Robin

Also the auction scene in one of the previous episode was not for nothing.
As the necklace was the bargain between rich people (Rose and Aran), Jack becomes some kind of bargain too : treated as an object, in order for the Boss to gain power and social standing. Basically poor people (and their life) are treated as bargain...
So the marriage subplot makes sense too.
There are many times in the series when those "different kind of contracts/agreements" are criticized, especially when they are linked to some kind of "institution". Since they are often used in a context of deception and lies. :
- contracts in a bank (Joke's lie, Save's lie)
- diploma (Joke's lie)
- "marriage" agreement (lie)...
etc.
So no this is not exactly "gratuitous"...

Episode 1 during the discussion between Jack and Grandma :
"How about this Grandma ? I'll find a rich girlfriend to pay off the debt"
It was to be expected since they've hinted at this since the beginning... 💀

Joke's dad ! I bet they didn't even see him when he was in jail...5 years...

Also the scene about Jack and Rose talking about dreams was so impactful too !

Very good episode ! Betrayal everywhere. Jack doing the same thing coach did to him some years ago, oh the irony of fate.
Hope and Save, oh the irony of names.
And Joke being dragged away from that conference press was the hilarious peak of the episode. Love it !

"Dreaming is for those whose realities are already comfortable".
"Whoever possesses the ring has the power to control this country"
Episode 7 hurts but it's a good hurt 💀

It's not a competition...right ? Why the obsession with the rating ? Why decide for others what should be or should not be ? Help me understand this too.

waiting for this one...

I'm afraid it won't be the case for Hope. I "hope" I'm wrong though 😂. Maybe the Boss will stay a bad and manipulative guy.

I really like Lovely writer. It's still my favorite series from him. But it's usually admitted that his best series overall is obviously I feel you linger in the air in terms of acting, story, cinematography, etc. If you have time and want to see what it is, maybe you'll like it too. But I think he's certainly not a bad director. Some scenes are absolutely beautiful.

He's also made I feel you linger in the air, Lovely writer, Something in my room. They are not bad shows. It happens. Sometimes you're inspired. Sometimes not.

- He was arrested in front of his grandma, because of Joke. His only family. Fortunately, she has a strong heart.
- He had a hope and it was a broken hope in the end.
- He trusts Joke but Joke lies to him.
- He feels already attracted to Joke so the emotion is also stronger
- etc.

Try Dead Friend Forever. Most of the characters (except the one being bullied) are despicable. This is horror though.

Why just not watch the series and make your own mind ? Do you need the validation of other people to enjoy a serie or not ? (Sorry if I sound harsh, but I just don't understand your logic).

You could also have said "An action (or romance or etc.) drama that good ?". Genres are also a MDL thing. You specifically make the choice to point out the country...Anyways in both case, this kind of sentence just shows you already have some kind of preconceived ideas. Then it will be difficult for you to enjoy it. Not saying it is not impossible though.

Then what's the point ? You've already made your mind since the beginning. Why ask the question ?

Let me ask you another question. When you say : "A Thai BL that good?". Is the nationality of a BL a criteria for quality according to you ?

I really like the series for now. It’s quite different from ifylita though. I don’t know if you can really compare the two in fact.

thank you 😊

So, I'm continuing on the symbolic of objects in the series. Now another important object is mentioned : Aran's necklace. Usually a necklace can symbolize :
- the power of beauty (Aran and his fashion show, the beauty products). Here in this context, it is also heavily implied this also means some kind of superficiality and arrogance.
- the power of seduction (and fertility usually in many cultures). Rose going to the auction and wanting the necklace is not out of the blue. It's a subtle way to say she wants to "seduce" Jack.
- and obviously a social marker. Again the auction shows the power play between Aran and Rose, with numbers rising as both of them want to show their superiority in terms of money but also social standing and influence. So it's not a surprise that Aran without his necklace is stripped of his "social status", and lost a lot of his power.
- but also a symbol of protection and spirituality. After all a necklace "protects" the neck. This is most likely linked to Aran's mother and the story (we still don't know) behind that.