in the first episode they mentioned like once or twice how the FL has a darker skin and I was so confused😭😭
That's really sad. Please keep reminding him that he doesn't need anything to be perfect as he is. Sadly this cultural mindset is in many cultures, even in the Caribbean. But, just because it's cultural, it doesn't mean it's right.
Man the subs on episode 6 on Viki have me crying laughing sometimes. Lol, oh to be black, thin and ugly. Lol, the lead literally says that. Every time I see that translated into subs in Asian dramas I just float away lol. Those beauty standards are so backwards it’s disturbing.
I wrote a blog post (inspired by this show) about how to recover from post-drama depression if you're interested in the psychology behind it and tips to move on 😭: https://www.becomingtia.com/post-series-depression/
You guys if you want help getting over this drama, read the WEBTOON Lore Olympus. It’s the exact same plot but Greek mythology. This show is a Hades and Persephone retelling in every way.