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it's part of the cycle of life, just see how the story unfolds with the rise of all kinds of incel communities (these men have no future without women, and they refuse to look for one without them). Even in societies described as having a high degree of gender equality, women are not part of the 50/50 fantasy. Simply because when a child is born, he/she relies primarily on her/his mother's care to survive, which means that the father has to make a bigger investment so that she and the baby can have a stable and safe life. It's better for the baby to be with his or her mother than with a nanny or babysitter. In any case, I would say that femininity is severely undervalued, and women fear "feminine" activities precisely for that reason—out of fear of being seen as inferior. But the funny thing is that these activities are VITAL for a society to develop. Without a woman to nurture a household, it falls apart. And every family is the foundation of society.

Anyways, it's been interesting to exchange views with you, and sorry for my long paragraphs. LOL. I hope we can find and enjoy stories where both leads have balanced responsibilities.

Romantic C-dramas are primarily aimed at female audiences. The prevalence of tropes in which the man initiates and does most of the courting supports the idea that 50/50 relationships sound good on paper, but not so much in practice.

"Why should women have to wait for a man to express his feelings when a woman might be interested in someone else and be waiting for him to make the first move? "

In nature, all males court females, and females accept ONLY those with the best genetic material because the survival of their offspring depends on it. LOL. Most males die without passing on their genes. It’s no different with humans, since sperm is abundant, while eggs are not. That’s why women have more options simply by existing—because the course of humanity literally depends on them. There’s no equality in our reproductive systems, women have to handle the entire process of pregnancy. And if a bad man got you pregnant, he can easily walk away, and you're left to carry the responsibility because it's inside you.

You may want to sound liberal, but the masculine identity of every male (including men) depends on whether or not they’re able to attract women—that’s why you don’t have to go looking for them. They have to prove themselves useful and productive—not you, you were born with intrinsic value. During harem eras, men who were left without wives caused disturbances and engaged in antisocial behavior. This is currently seen in China as a result of the one-child policy. Men with no prospects and who are unable to attract women into stable relationships are becoming a burden. Or the so-called incels.

When a female filters and selects only the best, it's called natural selection. It's in her DNA, and women are no exception. Penis is abundant and of low value. As ugly as it may sound, men are more biologically disposable. The only advantage they have over us is that they're generally stronger and faster.

It’s often mentioned here on kisskh that Chinese audiences are rabid and cruel, based on events that have taken place on social media platforms like Weibo. All those accumulated patterns give rise to ideas. And here, where most users are overseas (from China’s perspective), they tend to be foolish and ignorant when it comes to facts and rumors as well. There are quite a few fan wars on the actors' pages. There was even one at the beginning of the comments section when Tigers Sniff the Rose was released lol. And speaking of LOL, a lot of comments here have used that slang (some with emojis, others in all lowercase), and I doubt you go around questioning or asking why they did it. You’ve been tempted to call me out because my comment bothered you. So, you'd be contradicting your own rejection of generalizations. LOL.

This show is popular in China. Overseas audiences of C-dramas are ignorant and foolish because they jump to conclusions based on what happens on kisskh lol, which is a completely irrelevant platform for Tencent's investors and producers.

I check factual data. So in that case, I'm better than the average person watching C-dramas or consuming K-pop. LOL.

When you talk about a flop, do you need to specify which part of the world you're referring to?

In an established relationship, attention and care have to be mutual, I agree with you. But I was referring to the beginning of the courtship, there is no point or benefit in the woman being the one who takes the initiative. The reasons are simple: it's not a 50/50 split between men and women when it comes to our reproductive systems. LOL. Furthermore, simply by existing, women have MORE options (romantic) than men. Except in countries where women have virtually no rights,

LOL stands for "laughing out loud" or "laugh out loud," and is a popular internet slang acronym used in text messages, social media, and digital chats. It is now more commonly used to show a smile, slight amusement, or a lighthearted tone.

It seems interesting and refreshing in fiction, but it wouldn't work in real life because it's women who do the filtering and vetting, not men.

No, I was just using the term that “anti-simps” use. For them, 666 stands for 6 feet, 6 inches, and 6 figures. Since you didn't want to see a “hopeless simp,” 666 will serve as a clue to help you find exactly what you're looking for. LOL.

, keywords: "maybe" and "tend." The use of both terms implies—by their very definition—that there is no 100% certainty but there are simply certain users' behaviors and patterns that repeat on C-Dramaland. They are not inherent to EVERYONE/ALL (words I didn't write lol) though. But they are useful for forming an idea or knowing what one might expect.

OP considers the drama to be good, and judging by her other comments, she is clearly not referring to artistic values (performances, direction, etc). What else do you think is meant when the term "flop" is used? It usually refers to commercial performance. Investors and production companies generate revenue through the audience. And as I and two users have pointed out, the drama is doing well in terms of viewership in China.

Folks frequently add "lol" to soften a statement, make a text sound friendlier. LOL. But you’ve taken my comment as if it were directed solely at you, and I can’t help you with that.

Being morally grey doesn’t mean they’re well-written. LOL. The actors aren’t doing a great job of adding dimension to their characters, either. They’re just adequate. But it doesn’t make sense to have expectations for idol C-dramas, right?

Why do desi users on this site write as if they were animals with ID cards? LOL.

I haven't had any problems with the pacing since the first episode. What's keeping me from continuing to watch the series is the tone of the story; right now, I'm not in the mood for tragic situations. I'll put it on hold for when I get a craving for storylines where just surviving a single day was already a triumph. LOL.

In a world of damsels in distress or sappy, clumsy, and naive female characters, folks are always offended by the existence of “simps.” LOL. It’s as if the moment they see a woman who’s smarter than a man (or that she doesn't really need him, but she does want him), they have an identity crisis. And honestly, that cracks me up.

They don't even talk about the depth or development a character needs to be interesting and compelling, they're just triggered that a man isn't on the MAIN seat. Just the thought of it gets them doing mental gymnastics.

Let's start an anti-hopeless-simp movement. I want recommendations for dramas featuring alpha chads with 666.😂

Overseas audiences for C-dramas tend to be foolish and ignorant. They easily rival K-pop fans. LOL.

Maybe OP is referring to the fact that the rating isn't higher than 8.5 on kisskh, but this platform is completely irrelevant to the drama's production which generally focuses on the ratings it ACHIEVES in China, its main market. LOL.

This user (Caduceus) has double standards, and she thought that by editing her comments she could cover it up. LOL.

You sound hypocritical and obtuse.😂

I couldn’t help but laugh while reading your comments. To help educate you, I’ll point out that the family structure in ancient Korea consisted of harems, which means men were allowed to have multiple wives, especially during the Joseon Dynasty. I might as well mention all the countries in the world where there used to be a system of concubinage (and even today, some nations still practice it) so you can be shocked by how vulgar, inappropriate, and gross it is. LOL.