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Ps. I edited my comment after posting like a 100 times, I'm sorry u had to read 50 different versions 💀

Yesssss, exactly! Literally the Pioneers of KBL 😭😭
Just gonna add Lee Je Hoon & Kim Nam Gil to the list too!

Actually, we've gotten quite a few rising actors who started with KBLs in these past few years. Won Tae Min from You Make Me Dance, Park Jae Chan from Semantic Error, Son Woo Hyun & Kim Kang Min from TMS. Most recently, Choo Young Woo has been gaining popularity with the Tale of Lady Ok & Trauma Code; he was in YMMD as well. And ofc, we've got Cha Woo Min.

Idk, the BL genre itself is becoming more accepted in Korea due to an array of factors. I think a positive influence is also being cast upon Korea in terms acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community because of globalized media and the apparent influx of interactions with International, and more open minded individuals. The younger generation is generally more progressive so we have that going too. The genre's integration into mainstream media thanks to the likes of 'Love in the Big City' & actors like Nam Yoon Su talking openly about it has brought upon controversy which most certainly brings along change. But I would definitely attribute Western interest in Kdramas as the biggest contributor to Korea becoming more open to homosexual relationships. Take Squid Games S2 for instance, the cast literally has PROMOTIONAL content where they react to their BL edits lmao - something that would've been unthinkable a few years ago but now it's possible cause it sells lol. Back when Kdramas were more so limited to catering to only the Korean population, the writers were more wary of criticism & their works being shunned for their potentially controversial themes, now though, the production is for a much wider audience so even if a few Koreans disapprove of a particular genre or plotline, writers are much more willing to take the risk since there's a larger demographic out there getting attracted to the work BECAUSE of that genre.
Now the biggest reason for these BL actors not ending up with "dead careers" simply from starring in BLs can be attributed to their talent! Yes the drop in prejudice has helped, but it's the potential that most directors look for. Just my speculation but since more of the popular actors from older generations are starting to age up and not taking as many projects, they're definitely looking for more new talents to fill up those spots; so what better place to look than BLs, where both the leads are handsome lol (just kidding btw, I'm not that shallow)

Anyways, that was my rant... Sorry, didn't mean for it to end up being so long 😅

I seriously need Cha Woomin to go back to his roots and star in a BL y'all 😭
I've been begging for a badass character that's morally gray or heck just an action, thriller genre like bloodhounds but with an actual romantic interest. Like imagine him beating ppl's asses and smirking in their faces but when he turns to his one person he melts and smiles and goes all soft & uwu and dotes on them endlessly 😭😭
He'd absolutely eat that shit up 😤

Ok, so after watching episode 4, my comment just gets completely pooped on cause the fight sequence with that gang recruiter was even more unbelievable 😂
Oh well, keep bringing on the improbabilities, they're abso-fucking-lutely entertaining 😂😂

First off, this drama really does keep getting better and better as the story progresses & is hilarious af 😂

Second off, that jump sequence from the 4th floor of the school building at the end of episode 3 absolutely floored me lmao. Like seriously, miss me with that bullshit of him jumping from at least 10m high (possibly 12) and landing on his feet as light as a feather while delivering that perfectly timed punch? Even a person that has strong bones and trains regularly would not survive jumping that high. Definitely made me go "yeah, that's fantasy - things like that can only exist in dramas." We have gravity, acceleration and an upward normal force at work in real life, so realistically, a stunt like that would result in shattered shins, ankles, dislocated knees, no questions asked, along with possible damage to the internal organs + spine lmao. I know it's only fiction & on top of that an action drama so the action sequences are supposed to be dramatic but this one was just way over the top in it's apparent dissonance with reality & laws of physics so I wanted to geek out lol

But other than that, I'm really enjoying this so far :)

Umm... you do know that Feb only has 28 days right? 29 if it's a leap year. So under no circumstances or by miracle would this ever be released on Feb 30 lol

The fuck are you so obsessed with my sexual orientation for? You're acting like an obsessive little freak and keep forcing down your "image" of me - like the fuck? Stop acting like you know me and start trying to figure what you're being so nosy for.

And whoever the fuck I like is none of your business so I don't see why you keep trying to make it yours? I'd never talk let alone date someone like you so stop with the freaky comments Karen

I seriously hope Dex somehow reaches out to Ji Yeon if she doesn't pair up with someone so they can get to know each other better after the show ends! He genuinely looks interested in her and they'd be so cute together 😭

Here we go again with the judgmental comments...
Oh well, as if I care what a rando on the internet has to say about me.

But thanks for being so concerned that you write a paragraph each time - I'm flattered really. And you can tone it down with the projection, I'm more than happy with my current life which surprisingly (for you) consists of RATIONAL and open-minded individuals who love and understand me. For the nth time, you really need to stop thinking you can go around telling people what to do.

Anyways, you're welcome to come to my lab for a stereotactic biopsy, maybe we can diagnose you and help with all the hysteria and getting triggered over strangers on the internet unprovoked :)

I'm more than capable of writing my own research papers and assignments thank you very much. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'd do a much better job on any assigned piece of work than you given how poor your interpretation and analysis skills are.

I'd tell you to find a better job but then again, employers don't hire candidates with weak reading comprehension and interpersonal skills. Also, I'd rather not continue this fun little conversation anymore, I have better things to do :)

Lmao I made this comment a single episode in - it's not that deep. This is a platform where most people exaggerate their reactions and share their opinions, I was doing the same. And this isn't psychology class babe, that you were what "analyzing" my comment 😂

And I don't got time to reply to all that. You seem awfully bored, hope you find someone else to talk to.

Fyi, the comment literally below this one is also written by me and omg what's that, it's about praising a man doing something sweet? 😱 But- but- in your opinion I "hate men" - which you assumed based off of a single comment less than a full sentence long. Not very English literature major of you, I'm disappointed 😔

Honey, you already seem miserable as it is seeing how you're having to advertise your business on a drama site that's meant for watching shows and not work but ok, if you still wanna spend time dissecting my comment instead of something productive, sure go ahead (I for one am not someone that goes around imposing their unsolicited advice onto others).

Love how you're telling me which gender is and isn't for me omg that's so thoughtful of you - I'm so moved 💝And ofc, I'd 100% take opinions from a random stranger online 🫶

On a serious note tho, you call yourself a professional academic writer and instructor but judging from your comment it doesn't look like you can interpret text very well. Since I have to spell it out for you, what I was trying to say is that most of these men don't have tactic or are just not my taste. People can have preferences and traits that they look for in a potential partner (who knew?) and I was just trying to express that this lineup is just not MY ideal type. I'll still watch it for entertainment what the heck but being put off by some of their actions and red flags isn't a crime lmao. Funny how you're going around policing me unprovoked over not worshipping the men just for being good looking and built 😂

Anyways, you're not entirely wrong there - I AM Bi 🏳️‍🌈 - so you have that going for you

Ps. lmk if a donation to your bank account will help you feel less grumpy and stop telling people what their sexual orientation should be - I'd gladly make a transfer :)

K, toodles 🫶💖

Most of the men this season are giving me the icks - I don't like them 😭

I'm 6 minutes into the second episode and omg Yuk Jun Seo how are you so adorable?!?!? 😭
I'd genuinely never stop thinking about him if I were You Jin after returning to the Inferno. A guy that gives you a keepsake of your first date with a beautiful sketch of flowers? That's a memory that stays with you for a long time. It's just inherently so thoughtful and sweet to draw for someone or give them small yet meaningful gifts but it becomes especially heart fluttering when it's a dashing dude who's funny that you've only met a total of once is the one giving it to you. Like looking at that picture would have me experiencing all the feels from that trip all over again every. single. time 😭

I genuinely hope he finds a compatible partner irl, whether that be from here or in general. Boy deserves someone as charming as him 🥹

I'm just cracking up thinking of the internal monologue that went on in all of the contestant's heads when they saw only people from the same gender entering lmao. Like imagine you're one of the male contestants and are expecting the girls to show up next but only more hot guys keep showing up, you'd be thinking if you signed up for the wrong Single's Inferno lmao 😂
"Oh wait- Oh shit- Did I not read the premise of the show properly? Did I sign up for a gay dating show?!!?!?" 👀

Ah... oh well, they figured it out soon enough anyways, but it's still funny to think about

True true
I just try to do a little "background check" if you will before becoming a "fan" or following the actors closely if I like them cause then I can know who not to get attached to. I'd rather not consciously support a morally corrupt person 🫤

As for the scandal, I explained most of it to someone else in this same thread - u can reference it from there :)

I don't see it tbh - I don't see the hot & sexy man you're talking about, but that's just personal preference 🤷‍♀️

Maybe it's just me, but I'd rather know what history an actor has before becoming their fan & supporting a potential r*pist or assaulter. Saves me the guilt ig

So basically it came to light that he cheated on his wife when she was pregnant with his kid with (now former) female idols & did a bunch of weird shady shit. One of the idols tried blackmailing him with some filmed (sexual) content for money & he took it to court. But then suddenly he dropped the charges raising questions that he probably didn't want bigger things to come to light because of it...
His wife & him are still married tho. He cheated around but it's all good cause he apologized 💀

Edit: Found a link with more details about his scandals - https://x.com/driedgosari/status/1873382403781386413

I fucking hate seeing Byung Hun in this show omg
Ever since I found out about his scandal, I cannot look at his smug face the same 🤮

It also doesn't help that there's a whole line up of ppl with assault cases in the cast too 💀