very solid psychological basis for all their behavior. most of the perpetrators probably experienced some kind of child abuse & or neglect and sought relationships where they could have some sense of belonging and power. they'd probably had getting what you want modeled to them - mostly through money and violence. since they've not had consequences, they never knew when to stop. only when they almost killed someone did some semblance of morals appear (because of how extreme the circumstances were). hurt people hurt others because that's what they've learned gains them love and respect and attention. that's really what all the perpetrators wanted - attention, connection and belonging, and power and control, all of which they didn't have, and most especially not from the people who were supposed to provide it (their parents). Beomseok was the most painfully realistic character, and as terrible as he was there at the end, i sympathize w him. poor kid 💔high key heartbroken about Suho tho. glad Sieun took revenge on his behalf.
Teacher Sani is understandable though, plus it was done behind closed door and in an extreme circumstance.
there's no circumstance where outing someone is okay imo. it should always be their choice. Sani didn't give Chadok the agency to reveal his love for Dika in his own way and to dispel the myth Ayan had been holding onto. Ayan accusing him opened that chance for Chadok to come to terms and she took it from him and spoke for him. then he was forced to unravel everything because she already put it out there, with an important and intimate image, no less.
Reasons why Vise versa hasn't dropped in MDL ratings1, Jimmy and Sea fans: Many of us see no wrong in this Bl…
actually quite like VV, and I'm okay with not having answers. there are some things that don't quite make sense (e.g. Tun not consulting with Talay about what's been happening and why all their friends are together etc) but i don't think that's grounds for some of the, yes, super exaggerated comments saying it's so terrible. i think it was a good start to a very different style of drama. i haven't seen a BL with universe travel!
it's really too bad they didn't have a center for all the universe travelers in talay and puen's world. it seems like they didn't really know how to get back to the other world.
i love the absolute subtlety of this show, and all the understated actions they each take to express their love and affections for one another. the scene with kanthua was so tender and fragile like you had to hold it lightly or you could crush it (and they both pretended to sleep lmao so cute). when akk told aye that it was okay to be vulnerable, at least with him. all this time, aye has been holding it down, being the person that sees everyone for all that they hide; he's been strong for everyone while he's feeling broken inside. akk finally gives him permission to be seen, to let the burden of his pain lift, and then the dam just breaks and aye cries for real for real. this is SUCH a beautiful series.
i also love the talk about 1984 and how conformity (with fatal repercussions brandished openly) is so difficult to escape. for one, because people don't know anything but conformity, and for another, because it could cost them so much when they do realize they're conforming needlessly. i like the moral ambiguity and exploration of akk becoming conscious of what is happening at the school w/ that wild disciplinarian
loved this show 💖 i think the hosts did a great job of providing perspective on what was happening (especially for international watchers who might miss social context) and a balance of empathy for parents who are struggling and empathy for the children who are also struggling. the process is very iterative for many loved ones (and the general public) - sometimes they need to process it over time and have the space to be confused and learn. the fact that they all had at least one parent and many loved ones/friends who supported them was great to see 💜💜 hoping for a second season!!
I completely agree that showing problematic behavior just reflects the culture where abuse is accepted. The gen public *think* it's hot because our societies have told that "abuse is love" in some form or fashion. In fact, this entirely harms the LGBTQ+ community because it normalizes terrible, nonconsensual behavior. Abuse isn't love, and even if people want to argue it's a dom/sub relationship, there is no explicit conversation about it being that way. The kink community, too, is harmed by this nonsense, and it feeds into what people think the kink community is (which ISN'T this). Even the manipulative behavior between Payu & Rain where Payu says, in essence, "do what I say or I'll punish you (with sex)" is highly questionable. Thanks OP for actually being reasonable!
the single line that was actually interesting and arguably funny was Rain saying he didn't want to fight papayas and bananas lmao since there's no other redeeming qualities, it's prob not worth continuing tho.
Ignoring most of the other comments, I find this series very enjoyable. I think their chemistry is on point and…
i've literally been wondering how tun and tess are doing in the other universe. it would have been so fun to have a second series where it explores their relationship in the other world!
i also love the talk about 1984 and how conformity (with fatal repercussions brandished openly) is so difficult to escape. for one, because people don't know anything but conformity, and for another, because it could cost them so much when they do realize they're conforming needlessly. i like the moral ambiguity and exploration of akk becoming conscious of what is happening at the school w/ that wild disciplinarian
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Thanks OP for actually being reasonable!