Similar to other Mainland Chinese BLs, this was pretty bad. And it's not because of the censorship but due to the bad acting, boring plots, and cheesy dialogues. Mainland C-dramas are my least favorite due to bad actors and writing.
and it's not even a bad drama, wich frustrates me even more lmao i like how for jiwoo, sexual preference was kinda…
I hated the ending too and that they missed the opportunity to talk about lqbt+ situation in Korea. The class was a perfect opportunity for the teacher to take a stand against prejudice. The whole school gossiping about them and their reaction to the post was disgusting. And it all disappeared because of the stalker? This 'happy end' left a bitter taste in my mouth.
and it's not even a bad drama, wich frustrates me even more lmao i like how for jiwoo, sexual preference was kinda…
I hated the ending too and that they missed the opportunity to talk about lqbt+ situation in Korea. The class was a perfect opportunity for the teacher to take a stand against prejudice. The whole school gossiping about them and their reaction to the post was disgusting. And it all disappeared because of the stalker? This 'happy end' left a bitter taste in my mouth.
One thing I'm tired of in BLs is that most of them stop right after the confession. Give us a chance to see them enjoy their relationship for Pete's sake.
It made an impression on me when it came out because there was very little BL content out there. Luckily we have been blessed with much better shows since. When I saw it a second time years later, I didn't really enjoy it. I found Gu Hai pretty unbearable. Even from the first viewing, I felt their relationship was problematic because of the non-consensual events. At the same time, I couldn't help being mesmerized because it was kind of the first of its kind. In the time, it because sort of a cult classic in the BL world.
Wow, I absolutely love your breakdown of the show thus far, it's very detailed. From since the second episode…
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Here's my take:
1. I didn't have a problem that Danouea confessed without Kluen knowing him (even though, as you said, I suspect Kluen had noticed him before that because Danouea wasn't exactly stealthy about his crush), just that he jumps to the worst conclusions, so quickly. I don't think it was fair to assume that Kluen was heartless, cold, and aloof just because he didn't respond to his feelings right on the spot. I think it's important to remember that Kluen was with Gia at the time, and Danouea was flying to Germany the next day. Most people would freeze if they were confessed to in those circumstances. Danouea comes off childish for being so angry at Kluen because of this and acting like Kluen was trying to humiliate him.
2. I don't think we know that much more about Kluen than Daonuea. We still haven't been shown how he started liking Daonuea, but we could deduce he must have been crushing on him too because of the longing looks and the gentle way he treated him and a couple of flashbacks. He invited Daonuea to his home for his mom's birthday and had been dropping hints that he cares for him. I mean, sure, it's not as good as a clear confession, but he's had plenty of time with Kluen that could have clued him in that Kluen is not a bad guy, and he's not a player. And I really still don't understand how either Kluen or Gia are somehow to blame for being together when Daonuea started crushing on him. Because in several episodes, Daonuea shows that he's very bitter about it, but he is the one that appears last in that dynamic.
Regarding the kiss, it’s not the kissing itself but how it happened. From a character like Kluen, I would have not expected so much aggression and disregard for Daonuea’s resistance to it. Because Daonuea was really not feeling those kisses, he was crying and resisting and I think someone with a personality like Kluen’s would have backed away. Maybe it was bad acting or bad directing, but it didn’t sit right with me.
3. Yes. I recall, and I very much dislike that about him because it means that a. it's ok to start relationships with people out of pity. b. he has a right to be that offended by Kluen's 'rejection' when it wasn't even that bad. He is very much in his head, making assumptions and having knee-jerk reactions like everything is life or death. Yes, both the girl and Phoon were manipulative and pushy, and giving into them is still his character flaw. The thing is, Daonuea doesn't think he's doing anything wrong or that it's a character flaw. He lacks awareness. He thinks he's doing it because he's a better person, at least better than Kluen. Because by saying he can't stand to hurt them as Klune hurt him, he's saying, Kluen was a bad guy, I'm going to be the nice guy and override my feelings so I won't hurt theirs. When the truly kind thing to do would've been to acknowledge their feelings and be honest that he doesn't feel the same way back.
4. The writers really did a number on his character in this episode. In the previous ones, I was still empathizing and trying to see his point of view. In this episode, his immaturity became too much.
5. Indeed, Kluen not being able to talk about his feelings was the whole point. Instead of all this unnecessary, I would have loved for the two of them to spend more time together and see Kluen finally opening up in an organing way. It's just weird how the catalyst became that everybody's going crazy over Daonuea for no good reason. When I heard Phoon say he loved Daonuea, my reaction was, 'since when you've known each other for a few weeks?'.
1. I didn't have a problem that Danouea confessed without Kluen knowing him (even though, as you said, I suspect Kluen had noticed him before that because Danouea wasn't exactly stealthy about his crush), just that he jumps to the worst conclusions, so quickly. I don't think it was fair to assume that Kluen was heartless, cold, and aloof just because he didn't respond to his feelings right on the spot. I think it's important to remember that Kluen was with Gia at the time, and Danouea was flying to Germany the next day. Most people would freeze if they were confessed to in those circumstances. Danouea comes off childish for being so angry at Kluen because of this and acting like Kluen was trying to humiliate him.
2. I don't think we know that much more about Kluen than Daonuea. We still haven't been shown how he started liking Daonuea, but we could deduce he must have been crushing on him too because of the longing looks and the gentle way he treated him and a couple of flashbacks. He invited Daonuea to his home for his mom's birthday and had been dropping hints that he cares for him. I mean, sure, it's not as good as a clear confession, but he's had plenty of time with Kluen that could have clued him in that Kluen is not a bad guy, and he's not a player. And I really still don't understand how either Kluen or Gia are somehow to blame for being together when Daonuea started crushing on him. Because in several episodes, Daonuea shows that he's very bitter about it, but he is the one that appears last in that dynamic.
Regarding the kiss, it’s not the kissing itself but how it happened. From a character like Kluen, I would have not expected so much aggression and disregard for Daonuea’s resistance to it. Because Daonuea was really not feeling those kisses, he was crying and resisting and I think someone with a personality like Kluen’s would have backed away. Maybe it was bad acting or bad directing, but it didn’t sit right with me.
3. Yes. I recall, and I very much dislike that about him because it means that a. it's ok to start relationships with people out of pity. b. he has a right to be that offended by Kluen's 'rejection' when it wasn't even that bad. He is very much in his head, making assumptions and having knee-jerk reactions like everything is life or death. Yes, both the girl and Phoon were manipulative and pushy, and giving into them is still his character flaw. The thing is, Daonuea doesn't think he's doing anything wrong or that it's a character flaw. He lacks awareness. He thinks he's doing it because he's a better person, at least better than Kluen. Because by saying he can't stand to hurt them as Klune hurt him, he's saying, Kluen was a bad guy, I'm going to be the nice guy and override my feelings so I won't hurt theirs. When the truly kind thing to do would've been to acknowledge their feelings and be honest that he doesn't feel the same way back.
4. The writers really did a number on his character in this episode. In the previous ones, I was still empathizing and trying to see his point of view. In this episode, his immaturity became too much.
5. Indeed, Kluen not being able to talk about his feelings was the whole point. Instead of all this unnecessary, I would have loved for the two of them to spend more time together and see Kluen finally opening up in an organing way. It's just weird how the catalyst became that everybody's going crazy over Daonuea for no good reason. When I heard Phoon say he loved Daonuea, my reaction was, 'since when you've known each other for a few weeks?'.