I knew this was coming. There are people out there bullying Zhao for his skin tone. Y'all should get a life or…
Unfortunately, we all see it coming... Honestly, I think his skin tone is one of his biggest charms. I’d say jealousy really is a disease. A lot of people would probably wish they were as irresistibly attractive as Zhao.
I'm on ep 11 and I feel a bit nauseous. This story is so awful to watch but also good. I'm very conflicted
I love everything about To My Shore and I still can’t get over it even though it’s been more than three months since it ended. At the same time, I honestly don’t think it’s a series for everyone. It deals with some very raw and uncomfortable themes and shows behaviors that can be really hard to watch. What makes it so powerful is also what makes it difficult. It doesn’t try to soften things or turn everything into something pretty and romantic. Instead, it leans into the messy and painful sides of relationships, which can feel very real but also very heavy. Because of that, I think it can be especially hard for people who have gone through similar experiences, since it might hit too close to home. For me, that’s part of why it stayed with me for so long. It feels honest in a way that a lot of series don’t dare to be. But that honesty comes at a cost, and I completely understand why not everyone would be able to handle it or even want to watch it.
Sammy’s Children’s Day doesn’t have bad dubbing, it’s just that it’s essentially dubbed from a different…
It’s definitely not the best here, but I don’t think it’s too off either. Overall, the series seems to have solid production, the actors are convincing, and the script so far is well written, especially for BL.
is this worth watching? i cant stand when it has bad dubbing. i couldn't even make it 10 minutes into sammy's…
Sammy’s Children’s Day doesn’t have bad dubbing, it’s just that it’s essentially dubbed from a different language, which is why the lip sync doesn’t match in many scenes. It felt a bit off to me at first too, but you get used to it right away, and the storyline is so good that it really pulls you in. If that’s the only reason you’re not watching it, I honestly think you’re missing out!
Don't think it's supposed to be funny. It's a story based on the author's true experience so they're probably…
Good for you! As I said, I was just curious about your perspective, and your reply was enough for me to understand it, though not necessarily agree. I’m not trying to argue with you, we’re just having a conversation. I’m simply sharing my own point of view, which happens to be different from yours. I think it’s wrong to assume that just because we enjoy watching series that include morally questionable behavior, it means we automatically normalize it, and I just wanted to point that out. I won’t bother you any further. Have a nice day!
Anyone know whats gonna happen next? and why did he refused to join as gang ?
Having read the novel, I honestly couldn’t predict what’s coming next, since the series has taken quite a different direction from it. As for why Chu San refuses to join the gang, I think it’s pretty obvious. He’s a very intelligent man who was raised by a father that discouraged him from getting involved with gangs from a young age. I think his character is portrayed quite clearly in the series, it would actually be stranger if he agreed to join one rather than the opposite.
Don't think it's supposed to be funny. It's a story based on the author's true experience so they're probably…
I see, thanks for your reply. My comment wasn't for challenge your opinion or perspective, I think I wsa clear about that. I get where you’re coming from, and I actually agree with part of your concern, media can influence how people think and what they consider acceptable. But I don’t think it’s as direct or one dimensional as what we normalize in fiction becomes normalized in real life. Fiction has always included exaggerated, flawed, or even problematic behavior, not necessarily to endorse it, but to reflect reality, create conflict, or explore dynamics that wouldn’t be acceptable in real life. People are generally capable of separating those two spaces. Watching something in a series doesn’t automatically mean someone approves of it or would behave that way outside of it. About the “it’s fictional” argument, I don’t think people use it to shut down discussion, at least not always, but to point out that fiction operates under different rules. That doesn’t mean criticism isn’t valid, but it also doesn’t mean every depiction equals endorsement. On the point about boys’ behavior, I agree that social reinforcement plays a role. But I don’t think it’s fair to say girls don’t make crude or inappropriate jokes. They do, maybe in different ways or spaces, and maybe it’s less visible or expressed differently due to social expectations. The difference often comes from how society reacts to each gender, not from one being inherently better. I guess where I disagree most is the idea that people like me as you said, who don’t mind certain content are normalizing harm. People engage with media differently. Some are more sensitive to certain themes, others less so, and both perspectives can coexist without one invalidating the other. I do think it’s important to call out things that make us uncomfortable, but I also think it’s important to leave room for nuance instead of assuming a straight line between fiction and real world behavior.
Don't think it's supposed to be funny. It's a story based on the author's true experience so they're probably…
No hate, I’m just genuinely trying to understand why so many women take certain scenes or lines from a show so personally, to the point of insulting the writers. I’m saying “many” because I see comments like yours pretty often. I’m a woman too, and I actually laughed at that scene. I didn’t feel offended, first because it’s fiction, and second because it felt very fitting and natural in the way it was delivered. Or are you saying you don’t know that boys at that age are generally pretty crude and say things like that? I’m not trying to argue with you, just so there’s no misunderstanding. Your opinion is completely valid, I’m just honestly curious.
Both have amazing cinematic kiss scenes. I might be a little biased about TMS since it's my absolute favourite BL series, but I wouldn’t compare them, I’d suggest watching it and see for yourself 😁
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What makes it so powerful is also what makes it difficult. It doesn’t try to soften things or turn everything into something pretty and romantic. Instead, it leans into the messy and painful sides of relationships, which can feel very real but also very heavy. Because of that, I think it can be especially hard for people who have gone through similar experiences, since it might hit too close to home.
For me, that’s part of why it stayed with me for so long. It feels honest in a way that a lot of series don’t dare to be. But that honesty comes at a cost, and I completely understand why not everyone would be able to handle it or even want to watch it.
Fiction has always included exaggerated, flawed, or even problematic behavior, not necessarily to endorse it, but to reflect reality, create conflict, or explore dynamics that wouldn’t be acceptable in real life. People are generally capable of separating those two spaces. Watching something in a series doesn’t automatically mean someone approves of it or would behave that way outside of it.
About the “it’s fictional” argument, I don’t think people use it to shut down discussion, at least not always, but to point out that fiction operates under different rules. That doesn’t mean criticism isn’t valid, but it also doesn’t mean every depiction equals endorsement.
On the point about boys’ behavior, I agree that social reinforcement plays a role. But I don’t think it’s fair to say girls don’t make crude or inappropriate jokes. They do, maybe in different ways or spaces, and maybe it’s less visible or expressed differently due to social expectations. The difference often comes from how society reacts to each gender, not from one being inherently better.
I guess where I disagree most is the idea that people like me as you said, who don’t mind certain content are normalizing harm. People engage with media differently. Some are more sensitive to certain themes, others less so, and both perspectives can coexist without one invalidating the other.
I do think it’s important to call out things that make us uncomfortable, but I also think it’s important to leave room for nuance instead of assuming a straight line between fiction and real world behavior.
Extra 2: The story of Xiao Lu