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i am soooooo curious!!!!! oh my god. this show is really getting me excited!!!!

You're absolutely right, this series is really captivating me, and I'm full of theories and possibilities! We'll see what they come up with! What can I say? You know, I think your interest is fantastic? Don't get me wrong, I mean... I don't know how to explain it... I think it's super interesting to study what you said, too, because often in stories, when creating a character, we don't realize that even that aspect is valid if you want to propose something interesting. Do you have any suggestions? If it's not too much trouble, of course. Because I've been working on a story for years now, but I'm still not convinced I'm making the right choice. Sorry, I know I shouldn't change the subject, but believe me, I find all of this extremely interesting and helpful for me and my growth. and i really want to educate my self more.

You've enlightened me! I'd never seen it that way! I think you're more right than I am, I'll do some research on it. I'm speaking as a layperson, obviously, because I didn't go to school, but I study on my own, especially because I love writing and I want my characters to be realistic. So thank you! You've given me something to think about!!!

Multiple personality disorder is my favorite thing to study in psychology, because many deny its existence, while others believe in it. Since it's a unique disorder, you have to think carefully about which is the dominant personality (the one created to protect) and the real personality (the one the character is born with, the true self, which often "sleeps" when the dominant personality takes over). While studying this phenomenon for some stories I've written, I learned something extremely interesting and applied it to the little information I have about this series. It's my theory, of course; it's not necessarily true. Sun is the personality the character is born with, and after a trauma (this is usually how split personalities develop), Solar emerges and makes herself heard, living Sun's life by protecting him. Sun doesn't know about Solar's existence because it's as if she were asleep every time, while Solar knows about Sun's existence because she protects him (and that's usually how split personalities work). Sun's subjugation to the dominant personality is perfectly normal and happens in these cases, and above all, he lacks the power and ability to oppose it because he's weak. I think Sun suffered a trauma as a child, and Solar came to help him. After the accident, Sun decided to take control of his life and become himself again, but he has to fight Solar, the dominant personality who has protected him all this time by living in his place. This is why Sun behaves like a child, because that's when Solar was created. Now, to resolve the issue, theoretically, or so the studies say, Solar must give up his existence and merge with Sun, becoming one personality, but at the risk of losing many memories, it's the only solution to be free. I think this series is fantastic! And definitely underrated in many ways. I can't wait to finish it, I want to see what happens next. I'll definitely write a review like I've never done before; thanks to this series, I've regained my desire to write.

I have a serious problem with this series. It's become my obsession, my comfort series during a critical moment I'm facing, and I literally watch it every day—no joke, every day—I have it in the background, I watch it, I listen to it, it keeps me company. I know it seems absurd, given that the theme isn't rosy or even joyful, but this series truly calms me and makes me feel good, and I'm just happy I followed it and watch it again and again. I hope this period of mine passes as soon as possible, but at least I know I'll find comfort in this series whenever I need it. I can't wait to review it too!!!

You’re absolutely right to ask — my original comment was too brief and didn’t really explain why I preferred the Thai version 😊
I honestly appreciate the Korean version a lot, especially thanks to Park Bo Gum and D.O, who I think are truly outstanding and definitely among the strongest aspects of the drama. However, overall I felt much more emotionally engaged by the Thai version.

I think the difference for me mainly lies in the emotional tone and the way the characters are built. In the Thai version I felt a stronger intensity, a more immersive atmosphere, and relationships that reached me in a much deeper and more direct way. On the other hand, even though I really love Seo In Guk and Jang Nara as actors, in this story they convinced me less compared to their Thai counterparts, and it was harder for me to connect with their characters. It may also be because I watched the Thai version first and became really attached to it, so seeing the same story again with different faces and a different approach created a bit more emotional distance for me.

The only thing I truly didn’t enjoy was the ending, which I found a bit too moralistic considering the psychological themes involved. When it comes to topics like psychopathy and sociopathy, I don’t think it makes much sense to push morality, guilt, or redemption too strongly, because it risks simplifying something that is actually very complex.
That said, this is just my personal experience: both versions have many strengths and are definitely worth watching. I’m actually thinking of rewriting my review because the current one doesn’t really represent my thoughts anymore; if someday you’d like to read it when I repost it, I’d really love to know your opinion.
Also, I really enjoy discussing dramas and movies with other viewers — sharing thoughts helps me understand what I’m watching better, and sometimes even gives me a reason to rewatch something with a different perspective and maybe have an even better experience. So I’d really love to hear your point of view on the Korean version, and if you ever watch the Thai one as well, I’d be very curious to know what you think about that too!

I wrote a review of this series, but it contains spoilers, so I'll summarize my thoughts without spoilers. The story isn't just about the romance, which is practically secondary; you get a better understanding of the ongoing pandemic, and I think the secondary characters have more personality. I definitely recommend watching it because it's entertaining, but don't get your hopes up too high, because it's deeply flawed in some respects, and in others, I even found it more enjoyable than the original.

PS: I hope you'll read what I wrote this time, looking beyond appearances and avoiding unfounded prejudices about me. And above all, I hope you'll think carefully about what you write in your response, without attributing to me words and thoughts I didn't write or even have. Being annoyed is pointless.

Your comment makes me realize you didn't read or understand what I wrote in mine. Calling me straight just because your pride is hurt isn't a great move on your part. I'm not straight, I'm pansexual and also big-ender, so you're completely off track, honey. I have every right to complain about the absurd obsession people have with watching two men have sex and enjoy it so much. Above all, I have every right to express my opinion, as I'm the first to take to the streets and fight for the rights of the LGBT community, of which I am a part, as I also said in the comment. You don't know my story, so don't judge me just because you feel like you're being implicated; it doesn't make you look good. People are free to do what they want and express their opinions as they wish. This series definitely represents me much more than you can imagine, precisely because as a big-ender, I identify with her/him. Your response was sad and ignorant, and it became clear when you mentioned heterosexuality where it had no place. This drama isn't BL, and that's fine. As a writer, I write a lot of BL and GL and stories that always have to do with the LGBT community, about the difficulty of living in a world that sees everything as black and white. The main characters I create are all deliberately pansexual because I consider myself that way and I want them to show off a part of me. If you don't know what you're talking about, don't comment or at least take the trouble to read and understand what I wrote. And I'm right to complain, because there are people who really go overboard and won't watch a series just because it's not BL, or even people who don't watch BL unless they fuck like rabbits 90% of the time in almost every episode. Like those who first start off by talking about how a straight actor shouldn't act in a BL, but insult him if he agrees by saying it's homophobic. Where's the consistency? As a big-ender, pansexual person, an integral part of the LGBTQ+ community, certain characters bother me, and I have every right to complain about them. However, this series is adorable precisely because it's not just black, but still part of the LGBTQ+ community because that's how I perceived it. Thanks anyway for your comment; unlike you, I don't invalidate it, on the contrary.

Ci sono rimasta male anche io. Solitamente non mi fido mai di una recensione, ma qui una persona che conosco me ne aveva parlato un sacco bene. Così l'ho guardato, e dire che ci sono rimasta male è davvero dire poco. Un po' come Project Wolf Hunter, o come si scrive il titolo. Delle volte certi progetti iniziano davvero bene e ti prendono quasi subito, poi... puff... l'inevitabile caduta. Ma vabbé, alla fine almeno questo mi ha intrettenuta.

Amen

I found this series enjoyable, emotional, and interesting, with themes that are handled quite well and I'd say engaging. What I don't understand is why some people (fortunately not everyone) have to misinterpret the story (one of the reasons I started watching was another) and above all "hate" or "disgust" it because "I thought it was BL and instead... disappointment." I deeply love BL and LGBTQ+ stories, and being part of the community myself, I appreciate it when all of this is given the right space; what I don't appreciate is the obsession of those who want to watch a series just to see two guys kissing or doing stuff, or hate a series just because the ending or the story doesn't satisfy the context they're looking for. Not everything has to be BL or explicit, stories need to be told, all of them. Don't like it? Move on. Insulting or stressing people is useless, and neither is needless criticism. Everyone can give their own opinion, just as I've been told many times that I have to accept it, well, then you have to accept mine too.

I think... you... become my favorite master of bl school and cult. I am here 'cause I need to learn. Thanks.

SPOILER WARNING: THIS COMMENT CONTAINS SPOILERS

This is just my opinion — my point of view.

I’ve already written a review of 180 Degrees Longitude Between Us: there I put in order everything the series made me think and feel. After reading many comments like “I wanted them together” or “it’s not a happy ending,” I’d like to add this thought, just as it came to me while watching.

For me it isn’t about a lack of romance; it’s the difference between love and need. What Wang feels for In isn’t a fully formed, reciprocal romantic feeling; it’s a father-shaped void looking for support where memory is strongest. In guards the past, the unanswered questions, the smell of home: it’s natural that affection, admiration, and grief blend and look like love. But it isn’t yet a relationship between equals.

Within this context there are real asymmetries (age/experience, In’s affective role as the father’s friend), a mother–son enmeshment that has to be untangled, and unprocessed grief. This is where, in my view, the series takes an ethical step: it acknowledges desire and then draws a boundary. Not because “love doesn’t win,” but because acting on it now would turn it into a substitution. The direction underlines this without shouting: thresholds left uncrossed, approaches that stop, silences that demand responsibility.

That’s why I read the ending as right, not punitive. Wang stops using In as a prosthesis for his father and claims his own subjectivity; In loves without taking a place that isn’t his; Mol lets go without rewriting reality. It isn’t a “no” to happiness: it’s a “yes” to a kind of love that doesn’t use the other to patch a hole.

I understand those who wanted the fairy tale. I, however, prefer this gentle truth: sometimes the kindest act is to stop.

Vogliamo parlare di Viki... e di come ha tradotto il titolo??? Un Boss e una pupa?!?!??! Ho riso solo per il titolo, giuro.

Oh my God! When I did a rewatch of this series to catch the last episode and finally finish it (at first it hadn’t convinced me), and I watched it again after Pit Babe, I just couldn’t stop laughing — I couldn’t take it seriously anymore! He was so adorable here… absolutely adorable! Honestly, I ended up appreciating it mostly just because of him.

I just started the first episode, and I think I’ll be watching this one at a slow pace. Honestly, I can’t stand the father (I mean the character, not the actor) — he’s the real cursed one. My God… when things like this happen, I just can’t take it. Let’s see how it goes.

I’m really sorry — I was looking forward to watching this drama since so many people recommended it to me, but I just can’t keep going right now. For the moment, I’ll put it on hold, as I honestly found it quite boring.

This series is a remake of the Korean version that supposedly has the same name. I watched this series by chance and then discovered the Korean version, and I have to say that this version, the Thai one, is definitely a thousand times better. This is just my opinion, of course. This version is definitely one of my favorites. Except for the ending... too moralistic.

I really hope they don't focus too much on the love story and delve deeper into the rest, because otherwise it's a waste.

I was immediately thrilled to discover there's a Thai version of this drama! And I can't wait to continue and watch it all! I trust Saint, and there's also Petch!

I swear, if they do the same old thing with love stories, I'll stop watching.