In the novel, Solar does not remember what happens while he is in the Sun state because the switches represent…
Sorry for the late reply! If I remember correctly since I read it a while ago:
From the novel, Solar's childhood isn't one single huge violent event, but more of an emotional/psychological weight that built up over time.
Basically, his dad abandoned the family when Solar (as a little kid) was still very young. That left him and his mom to struggle, and it seems his dad was strict/cold even before leaving, he didn't like Solar's naturally energetic, playful, "sunshine" personality and pushed him to grow up too fast, suppress his fun side, and act more mature/responsible than a child should have to. (that explains why he seemed more mature in the college flashbacks.)
Solar had to "become the adult" early on, hiding his real feelings and energy to avoid disappointment or conflict. The cheerful, kid-loving adult Solar we see is partly him reclaiming or protecting that inner child he wasn't fully allowed to be. When the accident happens, the regression to "Sun"(the 7-year-old version) is his mind's way of finally letting that suppressed playful kid come out as a coping mechanism a safe space where he doesn't have to be perfect or grown-up all the time.
The novel slowly reveals more through flashbacks and the "mysteries surrounding his childhood identity" (there's even some deeper family secrets that get pulled in later). It's tied to why he's so warm with kids now and why he protects that innocent side so fiercely.
some people really out here speedrunning mdl accounts the day after a show drops ep 1 just to down rate, like go touch grass or get a job, the unemployment arc is wild this season 🥀 I mean I get this show is not for everyone , but if you dont like it why would you waste your time hating and not just move on.
Episode 9 was way too sweet and way too much for my poor heart. How am I supposed to survive until next week? The moment Qin looked (THAT LOOK, HELLO???) at Duang and said "do your best to handle me" I actually screamed. The audacity. The confidence. The way Duang just froze like he couldn't believe what he just heard. My brain is still malfunctioning. This episode had me laughing, blushing, and kicking my feet the entire time. TeeTee and Por are killing it. Cannot wait for more. I am NOT okay 🙏🏼🥹🥹
dear people who have read the novel, i am extremely impatient and very curious on why he doesn't remember what…
In the novel, Solar does not remember what happens while he is in the Sun state because the switches represent a form of psychological dissociation rooted in unresolved childhood trauma.
The accident triggers and intensifies this existing protective mechanism. When the childlike Sun persona takes over, it acts as a separate, younger part of Solar's identity that emerges to shield him from pain or overwhelming emotions. This creates a complete memory gap for the adult Solar: upon switching back, he has no recollection of the actions, conversations, or events that occurred during the time Sun was present. The dissociation essentially partitions the experiences, so the two states do not share continuous awareness or memories.
The psychologist elements in the story explore how this trauma-induced split developed and how it affects his sense of self and relationships.
Episode 3 was such an emotional rollercoaster. One moment I was laughing at Sun's chaos (especially when Pobmek came and saw the room was a mess I started wheezing😭🙏🏼) and the next I was tearing up at Pobmek's exhaustion and sadness as he missed the Solar he loves. Perth and Santa's acting is incredible, I could really feel every bit of their struggle and tenderness. The song scene absolutely broke me and made me sob, while the psychologist part was handled so thoughtfully and added real depth.
By the end, even with all the heaviness, there was a small, hopeful spark that left my heart aching in the best way. This episode truly shows how love and patience are tested. Can't wait for next week, this show just keeps getting better.
seriously, why this 1 episode/week nonsense? How can they justify airing a 12 episode drama over 3 months... this…
I feel you 😭 it’s like they’re trying to stretch the torture… apparently spreading it out keeps gives us time to suffer slowly 😂(it feels like years instead atp 🙏🏼)
I love this show & TeeteePor with all my heart, but I'm sorry I really couldn't bring myself to watch any…
For real, It felt so rushed they didn’t even get a chance to build them up, so why include them at all as a ship? I actually like the actors and the pairing seems really interesting, but they didn’t really add anything to the story. It would’ve been nice if they had done more with them tbh 💔
From the novel, Solar's childhood isn't one single huge violent event, but more of an emotional/psychological weight that built up over time.
Basically, his dad abandoned the family when Solar (as a little kid) was still very young. That left him and his mom to struggle, and it seems his dad was strict/cold even before leaving, he didn't like Solar's naturally energetic, playful, "sunshine" personality and pushed him to grow up too fast, suppress his fun side, and act more mature/responsible than a child should have to. (that explains why he seemed more mature in the college flashbacks.)
Solar had to "become the adult" early on, hiding his real feelings and energy to avoid disappointment or conflict. The cheerful, kid-loving adult Solar we see is partly him reclaiming or protecting that inner child he wasn't fully allowed to be. When the accident happens, the regression to "Sun"(the 7-year-old version) is his mind's way of finally letting that suppressed playful kid come out as a coping mechanism a safe space where he doesn't have to be perfect or grown-up all the time.
The novel slowly reveals more through flashbacks and the "mysteries surrounding his childhood identity" (there's even some deeper family secrets that get pulled in later). It's tied to why he's so warm with kids now and why he protects that innocent side so fiercely.
The accident triggers and intensifies this existing protective mechanism. When the childlike Sun persona takes over, it acts as a separate, younger part of Solar's identity that emerges to shield him from pain or overwhelming emotions. This creates a complete memory gap for the adult Solar: upon switching back, he has no recollection of the actions, conversations, or events that occurred during the time Sun was present. The dissociation essentially partitions the experiences, so the two states do not share continuous awareness or memories.
The psychologist elements in the story explore how this trauma-induced split developed and how it affects his sense of self and relationships.
By the end, even with all the heaviness, there was a small, hopeful spark that left my heart aching in the best way. This episode truly shows how love and patience are tested. Can't wait for next week, this show just keeps getting better.