On Word of Honor • Aug 7, 2023
Title Word of Honor
So I might be saying something controversial here, but that is okay, it is just my opinion and not meant to offend anyone. I actually don't consider the drama to be BL. I understand that the original novel is BL, but in my opinion the drama is not. The drama is actually the text-book definition of Queerbaiting to be honest where creators hint at, but then do not actually depict, same-sex romance or other LGBTQ representation. They do so to attract ("bait") a queer or straight ally audience with the suggestion of relationships or characters that appeal to them, while at the same time attempting to avoid alienating other consumers. So there is plenty of hinting, and innuendos going on (sleeve cutting, etc), suggestive poems, homoerotic subtext, clever twists, slow burning tension, bone-throwing, etc. that is going on, but absolutely zero depiction of any same sex romance. There isn't even a confession of romance. Don't get me wrong, I love this drama and I'm crazy about it, but I would not call it BL. The novel might be BL, but the drama is not. Again, just my opinion.
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