I guess this question can be directed to anyone who read the book, or those with an educated guess. I'm having trouble deciphering the expressions on Wu Suo Wei's face. I am unsure if he is freaking out because he is self-proclaimed straight or because of relationship morals, for lack of a better way to put this. It also could be a combination of both. There are times when I thought it was related to being straight, but then if I look at the hand-holding he explained to Jiang Xiao Shuai that he and his ex only held hands after they became a couple. Does anyone have any feedback for this? I can tell he is falling for Chi Cheng.
Again, this series is too cute and I am loving every second of it. I think my favorite scene (or one of them) from episodes 5 & 6, is when Jeongwu short-circuits when Jiwon tells their friend group his kiss made him melt. Looks like episode 7 is the episode 11 of 8 episode dramas. I'm grateful 7 & 8 are being released simultaneously. As far as Jiwon not wanting their relationship public, I get this. He's been on the world stage, he knows what's there and he doesn't want Jeongwu's basketball career to suffer because. sadly, sometimes love does not conquer all.
Well I approach it like that: it's not a real person and not real events, so I can root for anyone, even the most…
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I have watched episodes 3&4 twice now and I love this series. I broke down yesterday and read the webtoon. They did cut things out but its pretty on point. For those saying Yeom Min Hyeok (Han Jiwon) is too awkward for this role, I respectfully disagree, I think he's isn't quite awkward enough. The Han Jiwon in the webtoon is way more socially awkward. He isn't shy, he is painfully shy. The spaces in between dialog is indicitive of the spaces in dialog in the webtoon. Then again, I am not arm-chair critiquing this series as if my very livihood depended on it. I am absolutely enjoying the heck out it. I think both actors are doing a fabulous job of bringing these characters to life. The one thing I wish the translation or script (don't know which) would have gotten is that Han Jiwon is an Olympic Gold Medalist. My neurodivergence needs to see the "Olympic" or I assume it is on a National level, not a global level. (He states this in the webtoon when reminding the opportunist senior of who he is.) And I know who fell first, that would be Han Jiwon, but damn, Jungwoo fell really, really hard. For those wanting to read the webtoon, google "Ballboy Tactics" and several sites will come up,
Well, what to say about this series? How many times have I watched episode 1 and 2? Yes. I think this is too cute. Its light and refreshing and I am very much invested. At first I thought Jiwon was adorable and I do still think this, however, looking at some of the previews, with his hat off, he's a very pretty man. Jeongwu is striking. @casey30002002 Did the webtoon say who fell first, cause it looks to me like Jeongwu did.
Pemika may be very realistic and all that, but I do hope they don't give her a redemption arc. She says it's for…
Oh I did not think of the redemption arc, I certainly hope there isn't one for her. GMMTV had an opportunity here and I cannot help thinking they dropped the ball. I haven't found a way to articulate yet but it is typical for them.
est twitter with pos point on view on ep 11.ālove that others say is easy, has never been easy for me even onceā…
Pemika did nothing out of the goodness of her heart, she only did these things if it could benefit the company, she made that crystal clear over and over again. I understand what you are saying about each one of them progressing in their career, however I could not get rid of the bad taste in my mouth that tasted like "hush money." (or bribe, if you prefer that word.) They are all talented, there is no doubt about this but, again, I cannot get rid of the feeling they were all being manipulated and she knows she has complete control of each of them. Especially of Po, who was gaslit into thinking he was the cause of everything. With him breaking up with Thame and then giving him the promotion, the timing on that makes the whole thing sus.
I've seen quite a few people mention Teerak's parents and their reaction, Which was awful. I mean, whether we "understand" it or not, it's still awful. What I couldn't get past was his mother. When she said to her husband "I know you are disappointed, I am disappointed too." All I could think of was, your son, is kind, sweet, generous, caring, thoughtful and you are disappointed? WTF? I know, I know, people can argue this is a reality and it is, however, my assessment stands. Because it is so true to some realities still doesn't make it ok. And no, I don't want to understand it, it is something that will bother me forever.
Whew! What an episode. Let me preface this comment by saying I love First & Khao. I had said in the beginning of the series that Kant & Bison were a non-issue for me, I felt, at that time, their parts were prosaic at best. I don't feel that way any longer, I think First & Khao are incredibly talented and I'm glad their roles progressed. Now, with that said, in my opinion (just my opinion-not meant to insult anyone's mother here) I still maintain this series belongs to Dunk, hands down. The character of Style and Dunk's portrayal of him is *chef's kiss.* And Joong is the perfect foil for this character as Fadel.
Am I the only one who thinks that Teerak is somewhat autistic?
He could be. He's definitely well loved, sheltered and spoiled and I don't mean spoiled in a bad way. He's the baby and he's been treated that way. He reminds me of a pure soul, if that makes any sense.
I agree, I really see some internalised homophobia in Real. DMD are really good at tackling queer issues with…
I don't think it's internalized homophobia, I think he is struggling with his feelings for his best friend. On a level of: what if Hia doesn't like me the same way, or what if we start a relationship and it doesn't work out and I lose my best friend.
I actually find Real to be quite abusive. Iām not trying to sound overly critical or "woke," but his inability…
I'm going to respectfully disagree. I don't think Real is abusive, I think Real realized his feelings for Hia a while ago and for the sake of their friendship has been struggling with it. His way of dealing with it, I find very human (whether this is right or wrong is up to the individual) His toughness is armor, he's shielding himself, or trying to. Let's face it, Hia is like a giant cute puppy barreling along not seemingly to care how his actions are affecting others. I don't mean this in a malicious way but in a naive way. And let's face it, Real fell hard. But after Hia said, I believe in episode 8, Real you are my best friend, Real's armor got very tough. The scene in the bedroom, where words were exchanged and Hia ended up on the floor. I've heard people say Real was exhibiting red flag behavior, especially since he didn't help Hia up from the floor. I don't agree with this. Hia grabbed Real first. There was a whole lot of emotions in that scene, especially for Real. Getting to the bar just in time to get Hia before that jerk violated him, cause that's where that was going, he was scared and it came out in anger. Hia didn't seem to realize any danger to himself (not dissing Hia but his character is naive. He acts as if he doesn't have a care in the world and Real is always there to make sure he's safe.) And then Hia accused him of playing with his feelings, Real snapped and pushed him off of him. (Real even acknowledged he wasn't playing with his feelings, but the emotions were running too high at that point for Hia to understand what Real was trying to say.) As to why he didn't help him up, I'm going with he didn't trust himself. There's a whole lot going on in that scene and it's at a crucial turning point. The next sentence I'm going to say may sound harsh and I don't mean it as such but Hia needs to grow up, especially if he wants to continue to have, at the very least, a friendship with Real.
Definitely agree with all your points, especially about Oh. I saw the same things on TikTok and thought are we…
Yea they were just as drugged as him, that's why I couldn't figure out how no one confronted him. (kicks the writers) And not even confronting him at that time cause they were out of it but the next day? Nothing. In fact, was it mentioned again? I need to go back and check cause I don't think it was.
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I can tell he is falling for Chi Cheng.
I think my favorite scene (or one of them) from episodes 5 & 6, is when Jeongwu short-circuits when Jiwon tells their friend group his kiss made him melt.
Looks like episode 7 is the episode 11 of 8 episode dramas. I'm grateful 7 & 8 are being released simultaneously.
As far as Jiwon not wanting their relationship public, I get this. He's been on the world stage, he knows what's there and he doesn't want Jeongwu's basketball career to suffer because. sadly, sometimes love does not conquer all.
For those saying Yeom Min Hyeok (Han Jiwon) is too awkward for this role, I respectfully disagree, I think he's isn't quite awkward enough. The Han Jiwon in the webtoon is way more socially awkward. He isn't shy, he is painfully shy. The spaces in between dialog is indicitive of the spaces in dialog in the webtoon. Then again, I am not arm-chair critiquing this series as if my very livihood depended on it. I am absolutely enjoying the heck out it. I think both actors are doing a fabulous job of bringing these characters to life.
The one thing I wish the translation or script (don't know which) would have gotten is that Han Jiwon is an Olympic Gold Medalist. My neurodivergence needs to see the "Olympic" or I assume it is on a National level, not a global level. (He states this in the webtoon when reminding the opportunist senior of who he is.)
And I know who fell first, that would be Han Jiwon, but damn, Jungwoo fell really, really hard.
For those wanting to read the webtoon, google "Ballboy Tactics" and several sites will come up,
How many times have I watched episode 1 and 2? Yes.
I think this is too cute. Its light and refreshing and I am very much invested.
At first I thought Jiwon was adorable and I do still think this, however, looking at some of the previews, with his hat off, he's a very pretty man. Jeongwu is striking.
@casey30002002 Did the webtoon say who fell first, cause it looks to me like Jeongwu did.
I understand what you are saying about each one of them progressing in their career, however I could not get rid of the bad taste in my mouth that tasted like "hush money." (or bribe, if you prefer that word.)
They are all talented, there is no doubt about this but, again, I cannot get rid of the feeling they were all being manipulated and she knows she has complete control of each of them. Especially of Po, who was gaslit into thinking he was the cause of everything. With him breaking up with Thame and then giving him the promotion, the timing on that makes the whole thing sus.
Let me preface this comment by saying I love First & Khao. I had said in the beginning of the series that Kant & Bison were a non-issue for me, I felt, at that time, their parts were prosaic at best. I don't feel that way any longer, I think First & Khao are incredibly talented and I'm glad their roles progressed.
Now, with that said, in my opinion (just my opinion-not meant to insult anyone's mother here) I still maintain this series belongs to Dunk, hands down. The character of Style and Dunk's portrayal of him is *chef's kiss.* And Joong is the perfect foil for this character as Fadel.
The scene in the bedroom, where words were exchanged and Hia ended up on the floor. I've heard people say Real was exhibiting red flag behavior, especially since he didn't help Hia up from the floor. I don't agree with this. Hia grabbed Real first. There was a whole lot of emotions in that scene, especially for Real. Getting to the bar just in time to get Hia before that jerk violated him, cause that's where that was going, he was scared and it came out in anger. Hia didn't seem to realize any danger to himself (not dissing Hia but his character is naive. He acts as if he doesn't have a care in the world and Real is always there to make sure he's safe.) And then Hia accused him of playing with his feelings, Real snapped and pushed him off of him. (Real even acknowledged he wasn't playing with his feelings, but the emotions were running too high at that point for Hia to understand what Real was trying to say.) As to why he didn't help him up, I'm going with he didn't trust himself. There's a whole lot going on in that scene and it's at a crucial turning point. The next sentence I'm going to say may sound harsh and I don't mean it as such but Hia needs to grow up, especially if he wants to continue to have, at the very least, a friendship with Real.