I have seen a lot of people mad about the way they are ROMANTICISING CHEATING in this series. Well my thoughts…
I understand your perspective, and I also agree that the historical context matters a lot when we look at these stories. But for me, cheating itself is never something that can be justified. Times and circumstances can make choices harder, yes, but they don’t erase responsibility. At the end of the day, fidelity isn’t just about following rules, it’s about integrity and character.
Even in such oppressive eras, people had the option to live honestly, whether that meant ending a relationship before starting another, or choosing authenticity despite the risks. That’s why, to me, no matter how unjust or unfair the world is, it doesn’t make betrayal acceptable. Pain and oppression explain why people might make certain choices, but they don’t excuse them.
Love can be beautiful and tragic at once, but if it’s built on dishonesty, it carries its own shadow. Cheating, in any time or place, undermines the very trust that makes love worth anything in the first place.
how long has it been since lee sun kyun took his own life because of south koreans relentless online bullying, harassment (media and police), mob mentality and disregard for their citizen's mental health? (very oversimplified) four months? they have one of the highest suicide rates in the whole world, but drugs (the consumption of it) is the more pressing issue? seriously?it's ridiculous. i just hope yoo ah in is getting the help he needs and has a good support system.
Even in such oppressive eras, people had the option to live honestly, whether that meant ending a relationship before starting another, or choosing authenticity despite the risks. That’s why, to me, no matter how unjust or unfair the world is, it doesn’t make betrayal acceptable. Pain and oppression explain why people might make certain choices, but they don’t excuse them.
Love can be beautiful and tragic at once, but if it’s built on dishonesty, it carries its own shadow. Cheating, in any time or place, undermines the very trust that makes love worth anything in the first place.