It's really fascinating how we all watched the same episode and yet we perceived it differently, i keep seeing…
This is an interesting interpretation. Congrats. IMO, I don't struggle with trying to answer the questions of "rape" or "not rape." This is a question that has been posed many, many times in BLs (especially Thai BLs), as this behavior has occurred so frequently. I stand by my original summation of the situation: BLs are tv shows, not necessarily meant to portray or imitate "real" life in the lgbtq+ community or hetero community. It's fantasy for entertainment and/or enjoyment.
That being said, if it WAS the intent (by whoever in charge of the series) for it to portray "real" life, then that's a little different than for entertainment and/or enjoyment. Because, in real life, there are a whole host of societal norms, laws, customs, and traditions that govern people's behavior both in and out of the "bedroom." In "most" societies (particularly in the West), it's generally perceived that a person under the "influence" isn't knowingly agreeing to participate in any sexual behavior.
Finally, this particular series involves BL characters, set in the backdrop of the mafia (a sub-culture within a society known for its corrupt, vicious, amoral, and violent nature). Rape, murder, seduction, betrayal, etc., are just part of the storyline. We can enjoy the ride, no matter how "bumpy" it gets, or get off at the next corner. I choose to get off at the next corner, because the ride is a little too bumpy for me.
I really like HIStory: Trapped, but for now Kinnporsche is much better.
As you can see by my favs, I've been more partial to the Taiwan BLs. Even though the cinematography is not great, the stories are much better, so is the acting. LOL
I really like HIStory: Trapped, but for now Kinnporsche is much better.
Some of favs include: HIStory 2: Boundary Crossing, HIStory 3: Trapped and Make Our Days Count (with exception of last ep.), ITSAY, Thousand Stars, Addicted, Advanced Bravely, We Best Love (both), Be Loved In House and Till We Meet Again, etc. These are NOT all inclusive. LMBO! My guilty pleasures (depending on mood) are Love by Chance, Fish Upon the Sky, Why RU, and My Engineer. Again, my guilty please are not all inclusive, HaHaHa.
I really like HIStory: Trapped, but for now Kinnporsche is much better.
Wow. That's tough to answer. I guess it would depend on the kind of BL mood that I'm in at the time. I even liked some of the BLs that others thought were stupid. But, I liked them because they were cute and had a more positive message about the lbgtq+ community, once you got passed all the fangirl stuff. Give me a second.
I really like HIStory: Trapped, but for now Kinnporsche is much better.
IMO, although the Thai BL industry has basically set the "standard" for BLs, the Taiwan and South Korean BLs have set the standard for "quality" in BLs.
I've decided to drop this. I may binge it after it's over. IMO, at first, I thought it would be interesting and I thought the screenwriter and director would put some updated life into this story. BUT, it's basically the same old s**t dressed up with pretty boys as mafia. The same old seme/uke, fall in love with your rapist, turn a straight guy gay, the older brother having to do anything to care for his younger brother, enemies to lovers, trope-filled series, all behind the backdrop of supposed mafia life. Basically, I guess it would be a BL version of The Godfather or The Sopranos. LMBO!! But again, this kind of BL has been done (kind of/sort of) with HIStory: Trapped, which was much better, IMO, even though the characters weren't as handsome. HaHaHa!
So you guys enjoy the rest of this series, and I'll settle for reading the posts of the future eps. Happy viewing!
Yeah, you're so right. But, it seems to make for good BL, since it's done sooooo often! HaHaHa! Just think. That must've be the best bang ever, if it can make a straight guy give up women and become a bottom.... hmmm! Is that even possible? I'm SMFH over hear! HA HA HA
I agree with analysis of Toh's behavior by the previous posters. I agree that the "hoarding/collecting" and the "stalking" are probably manifestations of his insecurities and self-esteem issues. BUT, this episode also showed us that Nuea also had insecurities and self-esteem issues. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been constantly listening to Toh and his friends' conversations about Toh possibly leaving him. This had an effect on him, which probably aided in his understanding of Toh's quirks.
That being said, if it WAS the intent (by whoever in charge of the series) for it to portray "real" life, then that's a little different than for entertainment and/or enjoyment. Because, in real life, there are a whole host of societal norms, laws, customs, and traditions that govern people's behavior both in and out of the "bedroom." In "most" societies (particularly in the West), it's generally perceived that a person under the "influence" isn't knowingly agreeing to participate in any sexual behavior.
Finally, this particular series involves BL characters, set in the backdrop of the mafia (a sub-culture within a society known for its corrupt, vicious, amoral, and violent nature). Rape, murder, seduction, betrayal, etc., are just part of the storyline. We can enjoy the ride, no matter how "bumpy" it gets, or get off at the next corner. I choose to get off at the next corner, because the ride is a little too bumpy for me.
So you guys enjoy the rest of this series, and I'll settle for reading the posts of the future eps. Happy viewing!