Muttery Monkey

I liked the first three Secret of Us series. Some more than others, but I found them all decent. But this one wasn’t for me.

I assume it was supposed to be an intelligent play on how their film and their reality rub off on each other and mirror each other - which allowed them to re-write their ending to mach their actual feelings. It’s a good idea, but unfortunately the execution seemed lacking, and in the end it just felt lost. Lost in Kyoto, I guess ;)

Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to the next Secret of Us production!

It used to be 12, then it went up to 15, now it's 18. I just want it to end 🤣

Ahh, thank you, very helpful! I don't have a Twitter account and recently Twitter has made it much harder to access any posts without an account. I wish the streaming platforms would publish schedules directly on the platform itself.

I guess I will have to keep relying on kind users as yourself to find the info. <3

Where did you find that info, please? I was looking for it but came up empty. I just watched the finale 😍 but I would still like to know for next time.

The problem is that it's not just one episode once, but it's become a really common pattern (especially for popular series) that there are fast tracks or special episodes that cost extra. It really adds up. I'm lucky that I can afford paying for IQ, WeTV, and Gaga (and the occasional month of viki). Not everyone can afford that many subscriptions.
I'm fine with weekly episodes. I'm fine to watch a week later than the people who stream illegally. But why delay the last episode even more? I actually don't even know when it's supposed to be available or whether they made any announcement about it...

I expected it to become free today as is the usual rhythm. I'm a bit upset that they still asking us to pay. I'm okay to wait for my weekly episode but if they are now delaying it even more it feels a bit malicious.

I'm paying for all the series that I watch - which means multiple subscriptions - because I want to support the artists and producers. But this kind of delaying tactics from the platforms seems like they want me to head over to youknowwhere and watch there instead... :'-(

I miss him too. They didn't even give an explanation, just said that everyone is single. Like, what happened?? I need to know!

Did you like the first season? It seems to follow pretty much the same concept: https://kisskh.at/759779-kiseki-chapter-2

Don't get confused by the name, Kiseki Chapter 2 is actually the prequel to this one.

In case you haven't watched it already, you might want to start with season 1: https://kisskh.at/759779-kiseki-chapter-2

I can't wait for them to meet! So I thought I missed a scene or something X-D

I'm only aware of the version on Gagaoolala. It seems to be a pretty low budget production. So you have to be able to look past the quality issues that can come with low budget, if you want to enjoy it. If these quality issues put you off, it might be better to find something else to watch. I'm afraid that the production quality won't improve.

I'm usually able to overlook quality issues if there is some other aspect in the series that I enjoy. But I can totally understand how quality issues can be too distracting to enjoy it.

May I ask what you are basing this on? We haven't even seen the main couple interact with each other?

Sounds like you jumped from the end of episode 3 (where Akin didn't want to go for drinks) to the beginning of episode 5. Did you maybe skip 4 by accident?

Jin's agency is known to be ruthless, doing anything to hype the stars working for them (which is why Akin refused the offer to work for them). We have seen them manipulate things in Jin's favor before. We get to see preliminary results when Akin and Jin are few votes apart. But this is before the results are officially announced. It's implied that Jin's manager manipulates the results same way that he has previously done.

@Dar20, there are plenty of BLs that imply (attempted) rape, sexual assault, or other forms of non/dub con. Some imply it in a way that leaves room for interpretation while others are pretty clear about it. A lot tone down the explicit source material to a grey zone that is more acceptable for the audience.

Some that immediately come to mind are all of the Love Syndrome franchise, TharnType, Love Mechanics, KinnPorsche, OMG! Vampire, Meet You At The Blossom, HIStory4: Close to You -- just to name a few where the dub con happens between the lead couples.

And then there are several others where it's a side character or happened in the main's past like Love In The Air, 4 Minutes, Love by Chance, I Feel You Linger In The Air, Takumi-Kun, When it rains, it pours, Bed Friends etc.

They showed a used condom wrapper. So from what they have shown us so far, all signs point to rape. Of course, we don't yet *know* what actually happened.

Also it's a bit weird to say that "only" leaving bite marks all over someone's body, isn't abuse or assault. If he unwrapped a condom but then changed his mind, there might not have been a rape. But an assault happened either way.

Not sure whether you are intentionally misunderstanding or really can't tell what is what. People are calling you out for victim blaming, and you twist this into being accused of approving rape. Those are not the same thing.

I've already stated that prevention is a good thing. Preventative measures can reduce the statistical risk of becoming a victim. But the level of preventative measures (not) taken still does not change the fact that the only one to blame is the rapist.

None of that has anything to do with (not) sticking to the series. Nobody wants to be a victim. Nobody tries to be a victim. As others have pointed out, your argument of "Akin should not drink" is the same as "should not wear a short skirt" and similar arguments of victim blaming that seek (part of) the fault with the victim.

What am I misunderstanding? According to you, Akin carries part of the blame because in your eyes he didn't do enough to protect himself. You didn't see enough "trying". What a horrible thing to say.

You are confusing two things: Prevention vs who is to blame when a rape is committed.

Prevention is good. Kids should be raised to speak up for themselves and others, they should be taught how to watch out for warning signs, how to defend themselves, how to take care of themselves. They should also be taught about their rights, as well as how to behave in dangerous or conflict situations. It might save them from (sexual) assault or worse one day.

But if a rape is committed, it absolutely does not matter whether the victim followed all the safety rules in the book or none at all. The only person to blame for the rape is the rapist. Period.

What are you saying?

If you drink too much, you had it coming? If you drink too much, you have yourself to blame? If you drink too much, expect to be raped? Seriously? How is this not victim blaming?

Also the notion of "he should always have someone with him to take care of him" is... strange. He did have people with him to take care of him! He went for drinks with his colleagues. Johnny was expected to take care of him. Instead of taking care of him, he took advantage and raped him.

Surprise! More often than not, it's a friend, acquaintance, colleague or family member who is the rapist. If it's the people who are trusted to take care of you that rape you, what is your argument? That it's the victims fault for trusting that particular person? Akin should have known to not be safe with his acting colleagues? Is that it? Really?

Agreed.
I'd actually be okay if Heng apologizes for not telling his mom who is really dating because that really was kinda shitty. But Mo has to apologize just the same or even more. After all, the fake gf was his idea and he walked out on a crying, devastated Heng.

So I'm personally hoping that both realize their mistakes and for a mutual apology. But when do I ever get what I want? lol

Hahaha! Saaame! I'm a big fan of Mix and just got used to see him with Earth all the time. But this is actually the first series in which I really, really like Earth and I'm happy that they let him play a truly goofy character for once.

Cupid also is my favorite show of theirs. But they roles in this one seem reversed, I think. I would have loved to see Mix act another silly character and I'm a tiny bit sad that Mo is a bit bland. But this also makes them a great pairing - I could have seen either one of them play Heng's character.

I also loved Fish Upon The Sky which is again on the sillier side. So maybe a lot of people enjoy silly series less?

Like, 1000 Stars is rather serious and while it's not a bad drama, I never had the urge to rewatch.