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factorygirlsstuff · 5 months

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Currently watching: Queen of Tears, The Midnight Studio, Lovely Runner, Into The Ring, Flower of Evil, & Link: Eat, Love, Kill

I started watching kdramas in May 2023 (updated 4/17/24)

My personal top 10:

It’s Okay to not be Okay (top fav) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A road to emotional healing opens up for an antisocial children's book author and an employee in a psychiatric hospital. (amazing chemistry & found family)

Crash Landing on You ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea - and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide. (lots of crying but worth it)

Hometown Cha Cha Cha ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

At a crossroads, a dentist moves to a seaside village where she meets a handyman intent on helping his neighbours. (my most rewatched)

Her Private Life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dedicated art gallery curator Sung Deok Mi is a fanatic fan girl of White Ocean's Cha Shi-an, a dark secret she hides from everyone. (really supportive relationship, weird last couple of eps)

Business Proposal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up on a blind date to scare away her friend's prospective suitor. However, plans go awry when he turns out to be Ha-ri's CEO and he makes a proposal. (my first kdrama! Super cute & funny)

Touch Your Heart ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A famous actress, gets caught in a scandal with a son of a rich family; with her career declining quickly, she looks for one last hope to get back on the screen. She lands a role playing a secretary in a drama & then becomes a real secretary in order to play the part. (Healthy relationship, office romance)

Welcome to Samdalri ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend, rekindling an unfinished romance. (childhood friends to lovers & slice of life/healing)

Happiness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The residents of a high-rise apartment fight for their lives against a deadly infectious disease while Sae-bom and Yi-hyun try to find the person because of whom the virus spread. (I think I really love friends to lovers)

Something in the Rain ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

When a single career woman reunites with her best friend's younger brother after he returns from three years of working abroad, their efforts to reconnect grow into romance. (they just felt so real to me, the romance was 🤌🏼, worst mom)

Cheer Up ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A working-class girl joins her college's down-and-out cheerleading team, where she finds friendship, love, and an old-school campus mystery. (idk they felt real too, worst SML though)

Other kdramas I finished:

Healer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (binged in 2 days)

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (love PMY)

Love to Hate You ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (Maybe I binged it too fast, but I don’t remember it lol)

Our Beloved Summer ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (too slow for me & I usually don’t mind slow)

True To Love ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (main leads romance was everything)

Forecasting Love & Weather ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (something was off/missing)

Vincenzo ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (🫰🏼)

When the Weather is Fine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (kinda slow but I binged it fast lol)

Squid Game ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

All of Us are Dead ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (I like zombie shows)

Alchemy of Souls ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alchemy of Souls: Light & Shadow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (the romance 🫰🏼)

Suspicious Partner ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (dragged in the middle but loved this couple)

Save Me ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (so good, just hard subject matter)

Shooting Stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (loved the main couple so much & so many other cute couples!)

Doona! ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (omg her visual, binged so fast)

Itaewon Class ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (binged so fast)

Descendants of the Sun ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (binged in 2 days)

Castaway Diva ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (first kdrama to watch while airing)

The Matchmakers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (first sageuk, thought they were adorable)

Crazy Love ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (it was good, but didn’t do it for me 🤷🏻‍♀️)

Moving ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (I didn’t like all the flashbacks, but it was good overall)

Backstreet Rookie ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (for some reason I loved this couple so much, problematic SML & annoying SFL)

School 2017 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (just perfect)

Dalie and the Cocky Prince ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (the pet names 🥰)

Soundtrack #1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (another friends to lovers)

Behind Your Touch ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (idk why but I loved it, it was so funny to me lol)

Thirty But Seventeen ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (great romance & cutest found family)

Kiss Sixth Sense ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (really liked it, last 20 minutes idk 🤷🏻‍♀️)

I Am Not A Robot ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (loved this, dragged a little in the middle)

My Man is Cupid ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (SML annoyed me, the cutest ending 🥰)

Gyensong Creature ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (I liked it, but it didn’t end I guess. So I’m waiting for season 2)

Cafe Minamdang ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (loved it so much! It made me laugh & loved the FL!)

My Man is Cupid ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (it was cute)

Marry My Husband ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (it was a lot of fun & loved watching it weekly with everyone)

My Holo Love ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (it was fine, only 12 eps so it was quick & slow burn romance.)

Queen of Divorce ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (it started off really interesting, but some things were never explained & I wanted more romance between the leads)

Doom at Your Service ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (I really liked it, the romance was SO good, but I was a little confused about how the contract worked.)

Doctor Slump ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (loved it SO much! Everything was so cute & loved the romance)

Flex x Cop ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (really loved it, gave me Castle vibes. #1 drama I was looking forward to every week. No romance, although we are getting a 2nd season so fingers crossed.)

Chicken Nugget ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (it was definitely weird, but I laughed a lot)

Wedding Impossible ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (really liked it, cute romcom)

Fight For My Way ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (loved it so much, binged it in a day! I could not stop watching, friends to lovers really is the best.)

Rookie Cops ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (really liked it at first, put on hold for a month, then the last few episodes were good again.)

Parasyte: The Grey ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (it was really good)

Mad for Each Other ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (so good! Loved everything about it, especially the couple)

Dropped: (I might try again 🤷🏻‍♀️)

Run On

Goblin

Hotel De Luna

Weight Lifting Fairy, Kim Bok-joo

King the Land

My Demon

True Beauty

The K2

Destined With You

The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract

Perfect Marriage Revenge

Moon in the Day

A Good Day to be a Dog

Open to recommendations!

#kdrama #kdrama recommendations #welcome to samdalri #it’s okay to not be okay #hometown cha cha cha #crash landing on you #kdrama newbie #something in the rain #business proposal #her private life #touch your heart #happiness #cheer up #park min young #Bianca watches kdramas #kdrama review #currently watching

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gunsatthaphan · 11 months

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~ Monthly BL Breakdown: July 2023 ~

🕶️ Happy August!!! 🌻

Disclaimer: ALL shows can be streamed here or here, as well as on Youtube and other platforms. For more info on where to watch what, check out this post!

New breakdowns are coming at the end of every month - feel free to add stuff! -> previous breakdowns

What came out this month? (green = seen/currently watching)

🌟 Be Mine SuperStar - July 3rd (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Minato Shouji Coin Laundry Season 2 - July 5th (Japan)

🌟 Stay by My Side - July 7th (Taiwan)

🌟 Stay With Me - July 7th (China, censored)

🌟 Senior Love Me? (short film) - July 7th (Thailand)

🌟 Low Frequency - July 8th (Thailand)

🌟 Hidden Agenda - July 9th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 Bump Up Business - July 9th (South Korea)

🌟 Laws of Attraction - July 15th (Thailand)

🌟 The Star Season 2 - July 15th (Myanmar)

🌟 Wedding Plan - July 19th (Thailand) ✅

🌟 After Sundown - July 20th (Thailand, cinema-release)

🌟 Jun and Jun - July 20th (South Korea)

🌟 Monochrome (short film) - July 25th (Thailand)

🌟 Papa, What Is Love? Season 2 - July 28th (Philippines)

Monthly likes/dislikes

❣️ Be Mine Superstar - once in a while a trashy low budget show comes along and hits just the right spot - this is that show lmao. I was looking forward to seeing JaFirst again but I did not expect to like it this much lol. It’s ridiculous but the kind that makes me laugh a lot. JaFirst completely reversing their roles has me rolling and is working extremely well. Love Stage vibes all around. I love it so far.

New series & movie announcements

🎥 Night Dream - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 I Love You I Kill You (novel adaption) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Beyond The Duo (short film) - Date TBA (Myanmar)

🎥 UniverSad (novel adaption) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Iridescent love - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Nai Hia Bok Mai Chop Dek - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 The Hell Guards (Hey Don't Mess With My Heart) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Even If I Try To Fall In Love With You (君となら恋をしてみても, manga adaption) - Date TBA (Japan)

🎥 Wishing Upon the Shooting Stars - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 Bad Guy My Boss - Date TBA (Thailand)

Other news from the BL world

❗️ The following BL productions & actors won at this year’s Asia Top Awards 2023:

Ohm Thitiwat: Best Actor (609 Bedtime Story)

Tar Atiwat: Rising Star (I Will Knock You)

PeeTitle: Popularity Award (La Pluie)

Gun Napat: Best Performance in a BL (Luminous Solution)

Mew Suppasit: Best Serial Actor (Love Me Again)

KinnPorsche: Most Popular BL Series

❗️ Former StarHunter actor Bas Suradet (2Moons, Gen Y) has joined Studio WabiSabi, along with 4 other new faces in their New Generation Lineup.

❗️ The novel ไหนเฮียบอกไม่ชอบเด็ก will be adapted into a series by MFlow Entertainment. Auditions are currently being held. Further details are unknown.

❗️ The upcoming GMMTV BL Cherry Magic released its pilot trailer after an 8 month delay due to copyright issues. Workshops are currently happening. The show will likely air in early 2024.

❗️ GMMTV announced that GeminiFourth will no longer be part of the upcoming BL/GL drama 23.5 due to changes in storylines & characters. They have been replaced by View Benyapa and June Wanwimol who will play the roles of Aylin & Luna, making it a GL-only drama. Further cast additions include Ciize Rutricha and others.

❗️ Actor Tul Pakorn (Together With Me, Manner of Death) announced his retirement from acting as he is pursuing a career in real estate in New York after getting his master’s degree.

❗️ The upcoming Domundi BL Middleman's Love has started workshops. The show will likely air towards the end of the year.

❗️ The Japanese BL Ossan's Love is rumored to get a third season which will likely premiere in January 2024. Further details are unknown.

❗️ The Norwegian web series SKAM (2015-2017) will get a Korean adaption called Skam Korea. The series has a total of 7 remakes from 6 European countries + the US. Auditions are currently being held.

❗️ GeminiFourth announced that they will be starring in another BL series which will be a novel adaption. Further details are unknown.

Upcoming series & movies for August

👉🏻 Stay Still - August 1st (Hong Kong)

👉🏻 Sing My Crush - August 2nd (South Korea)

👉🏻 The New Employee (movie version) - August 3rd (South Korea)

👉🏻 Love in Translation - August 5th (Thailand)

👉🏻 My Personal Weatherman - August 11th (Japan)

👉🏻 Love Class Season 2 - August 11th (South Korea)

👉🏻 Only Friends - August 12th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Friend. Boy Friend - August 19th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Lucky Love - August 20th (Thailand)

👉🏻 My Universe - August 20th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Kiseki: Dear to Me - August 22nd (Taiwan)

👉🏻 Why R U? Korean Remake - August 24th (South Korea)

👉🏻 Crazy Handsome Rich - August TBA (Thailand)

#doreens monthly bl breakdown #thai bl #bl drama #upcoming bl #update #bl news #august is gonna be wild im so ready #bring it

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fallloverfic · 1 year

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Comics, art, and non-canon extras for "ENNEAD" by Mojito

There are a number non-canon side comics and extras that Mojito has put out for her boy's love manhwa ENNEAD. Some are available in the official release online and in the physical edition of season 1, and others are only available via Mojito's twitter. I'll summarize about them and link to what I can below. If you'd like to read the manhwa, I have a Tumblr post and carrd for how to do that.

Seth and Anubis hiding from Nephthys

This is seemingly the only canon side comic, and relates to Anubis' character interview (discussed below). Seth and Anubis hide from Nephthys around Heliopolis, and fall asleep. It's available in full in Korean on Mojito's postype (scroll down past the Anubis interview). It was also included in the Korean and Taiwanese print editions of season 1.

Character Interviews/Question & Answer

Mojito did a series of interviews/Question & Answers for the ENNEAD cast based on reader survey questions from August 24, 2020-September 27th, 2020 through WitchComics' twitter and the Naver website. Seth, Horus, Osiris, Isis, Nephthys, and demigod Anubis were all "interviewed" for this. Part of Seth's interview is available in Korean on Mojito's postype, along with part of Anubis' interview. These were included in the Korean and Taiwanese print editions of season 1.

Season 1 Extra non-canon comics

At the end of ENNEAD season 1, Mojito posted two non-canon short story AUs, one for each version of the manhwa. The manhwa has a censored (15/16+) version and an uncensored (18/19+, mature) version. The numbers stand for age ratings. Tiny AU is episode 74 of the censored version, and R19 AU is episodes 74-75 of the uncensored version.

Season 1 Uncensored Version Extra: R19 AU/Dark King Horus AU

The R19 AU (named because the uncensored version is rated for 19+) is about an older draft of the main story where Seth is colder and Horus hates him. After the trial, Horus takes Seth as his prisoner and tortures him.

Season 1 Censored Version Extra: Tiny Seth AU

The Tiny Seth AU has Maat punishing Seth at his sentencing by making him tiny. Horus keeps him as a prisoner and mostly messes around with him (sometimes with Isis joining in).

The Cat with God as Butler

Mojito created a series of non-canon comics featuring Anubis adopting a female cat named Simba, who was also generally adopted by Seth and Nephthys. The comics featured hijinks involving the cat's adventures, mostly with Seth (but also sometimes involving Anubis, Nephthys, Osiris, and Bastet). The first comic is available on Mojito's twitter in Korean. The series was originally published physically around 2017 or earlier, and planned to be re-released in full online, but ultimately cancelled by March 8, 2022. But, Mojito announced on March 18th, 2023, that the complete The Cat with God as Butler would be put out again, seemingly on sale, after completion/full publication of ENNEAD Season 2. Simba has also appeared in the canon on a wall in Khemmis in Season 1, Episode 60.

Art by Mojito of Simba from 2022:

Nephthys/Isis Comic

Mojito released a short comic with Nephthys/Isis on her twitter to commemorate 1.5 million views on ENNEAD.

Parody of Sky Castle

Mojito released a two-part comic featuring the ENNEAD cast in a parody of the drama Sky Castle, located in full on Mojito's twitter. (Part 1, Part 2)

Parody of Heungbu and Nolbu

Mojito released a two-part comic featuring the ENNEAD cast in the folktale Heungbu and Nolbu, located in full on Mojito's twitter. (Part 1, Part 2). It was translated into English officially for the first time for the release of volume 2 of ENNEAD in English, with Seven Seas.

Extra Art

Mojito has released a great deal of extra art over the years, for fun or to commemorate events. Most of these are available on her twitter. Some art was made into official merchandise, which you can still buy via Koonbooks, which is an overseas official vendor.

Tarot Card Set

In 2019, Mojito made an ENNEAD tarot set, which was released in limited amounts by Seoul Comics, and has been sporadically released by them over the years as rewards for contests that are largely only available to Koreans. The art was also used for the "Which ENNEAD character are you?" quiz that mcomics put up a while back.

This is different from the fan-created set by Studio Papyrus, an ENNEAD fanworks group.

Modern Short Hair Seth

Mojito drew a modern version of Seth in 2021, with short hair.

Art of Seth to commemorate the release of the simplified Chinese translation of ENNEAD

Chibi versions of the Horus lettuce marriage proposal

Seoul Comics also turned this into enamel pins. These are based on the myth where Horus comes on some lettuce/Isis spreads his seed on some lettuce, which Seth eats, as a way to show Horus' dominance in the trial for the throne of Egypt.

Horus and Seth in tennis skirts

Art to commemorate the work done on/for the Japanese translation of ENNEAD

The full art for posters featuring Horus and Seth that have been sold as merchandise

Anuseth contest art

There was a contest in June 2022 for readers to vote on one of the four tops (Osiris, Horus, Foreign God, and Anubis) for Mojito to draw art of with Seth. Anubis won, and the resulting artwork is available for free on the Korean version of the manhwa between Season 2, Episode 44 and Season 2, Episode 45.

Horus/Seth, Anubis/Seth, and Osiris/Seth couple checklist as answered by Mojito

Sometime prior to March 22, 2021, Mojito answered couple checklists for Horus/Seth, Anubis/Seth, and Osiris/Seth in Korean, essentially explaining how the characters act in a relationship. It's unclear where she answered these, but it was likely on her postype. Screengrabs included below. The original posts have seemingly been taken down.

#ENNEAD #엔네아드 #エネアド #ホルセト #ENNEAD BY MOJITO #BOY'S LOVE MANHWA #Horus/Seth #Anubis/Seth #Osiris/Seth

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peachyqueenly · 8 months

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Cookie Run, Queerbait, and why the concept does not apply to SeaMoon... 2!!!

//This is a repost of an older post, as something else came up that I wanted to add to this analysis. If you don't want to reread the entire thing, feel free to skip to the section headed with 'Queerbait: Lost in Translation'.//

There are a lot of issues with the way Devsis, the developers behind Cookie Run, handle diversity in their games. Most notably, it falls into the common trap many, MANY gacha games do in that it partakes in a lot of orientalist tropes. But one debate I’ve seen that I just cannot get behind, as a lesbian, is the idea that they have queerbaited-- most namely, with SeaMoon.

Below the cut, I will explain why: what queerbait is and what it looks like, queerbaiting vs coding, and why comparing WlW tropes from other countries to queerbaiting is unfair (and also maybe don’t apply a Japanese literary concept to a Korean game, more on that later). All in a bid to show why it is not only wrong to compare SeaMoon to queerbaiting, it is harmful.

SeaMoon, for those unfamiliar, is the name popularly given to the ship between Sea Fairy Cookie and Moonlight Cookie in Cookie Run. Aside from the ocean and the moon being a common motif for romance in fiction already, the game had hinted at their romance in a lot of in-game and side material. Most namely, Sea Fairy’s line about Moonlight’s heart ‘being the warmest’ and the “I want you Everyday” music video with their moment together + the lines that went along with that moment...

Your love brought spring to my endless winter...

For more examples of where their romance was suggested, I recommend this doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPJU8yBYD8Ng7lhh_lR0bA2XRwmJTtbRceGuKahFxFs/edit

The point is, most WlW in this fandom caught onto the romantic ramifications of the ship long before Moonlight was expanded on in Kingdom and the recent updates all but confirmed their mutual affection towards one another. The two of them even got matching costumes and a bond story that was as close to romance as Cookie Run would do (as it is ultimately not a romance centered franchise).

With who they are established...

Queerbait: What is it?

Queerbaiting most popularly is understood as a marketing gimmick where creators and multimedia companies suggest queerness to draw in LGBT people and allies, only for the rug to be pulled out from underneath fans. Though it has other meanings, especially in other cultures as I'll explain more below. Whether this is utilizing the ‘bury your gays’ trope, the rep being constrained to insignificant side characters/moments, or just not existing at all.

The two most popular examples of queerbaiting would be recent Disney movies and Voltron. Though special shoutout to Harry Potter, as if we didn’t have enough reasons to hate the book series and JKR. As the stuff with Dumbledore was an obvious retcon to go ‘look how progressive I am!!!’.

Voltron’s last season had two key things regarding queerbait: the Klance drama (the ship between Keith and Lance) and Shiro’s bait and switch with his partner.

To the show’s credit, Shiro was actually gay. Even revealed to have had a partner he was engaged to. However, this rug was pulled out from underneath fans when they actively killed said partner. He was given another partner in the epilogue, but the fact he was revealed to be gay only for his partner to be killed off (coupled with the next thing) upset many queer fans.

Klance is a lot more insidious. In the run up to the final season, Netflix and the crew actively promoted the show using Klance and its popular support. Despite the fact they knew the relationship was never intended to be canon. This is one of the most explicit examples of queerbaiting out there, and is foundational to understanding the specificity and insidiousness of the marketing ploy.

For Disney, I would like to focus on the Star Wars sequels and Beauty and the Beast (2017). The last movie of the sequel trilogy had the creators talking about how there would be queer rep... leading many queer fans to believe they were talking about Finn and Poe for obvious reasons, something the creators never corrected/confirmed. Only for the rep to merely be two background characters in one scene.

As for Beauty and the Beast, Le Fou was celebrated as Disney’s first openly gay character, leading folks to believe they’d explore him having feelings for the titular bad guy. But that was never really explored in any meaningful way, and the rep we got of him was a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ moment between him and an unnamed character. Arguably he could fall more into coding, but the fact Disney actively marketed him for his gayness is where it bleeds into queerbaiting.

In general, queerbaiting is a more modern problem, as companies feel they can say the word gay now. But are still wishy-washy on actual depictions of queerness. So we get them celebrating their inclusion, even if it’s ultimately little to nothing.

Queerbaiting vs Queer Coding

This is when an important distinction needs to be made: what is queerbaiting and what is queer coding. Queer coding is when media uses subtext, but never explicitly says, a character is gay. A good way to understand this is to compare 90′s disney movies to modern ones.

As discussed above, modern Disney will often go on about having queerness in their movies only for it to be minimal at best if not existent. 90′s Disney meanwhile never marketed their movies as having LGBT elements, but many fans could see the way in which queerness came through from characters like Ursula (literally modeled off a drag queen), Scar, and Hades.

Queer coding can be seen as a product of the Hays Code era-- where positive depictions of ‘perverse sexuality’ (including homosexuality) was not allowed in film, relegating a lot of queerness to the roles of villains (hence the association Disney villains have with it). That, or queer creators had to find ways of coding their heroes in ways that went under the nose of cishet audiences.

Queer coding exists in a net-neutral space. As queer coding, while in many ways is outdated in a world where media can show explicit LGBT rep, was integral to the ways in which queer creators told their stories for years. And actively influences the way many queer creators continue to tell their story (for better and for worse). It can also perpetrate stereotypes against queer people, as we saw with the Disney villains, however.

Still, this is different than the relatively modern concept of queerbaiting as that is largely a negative phenomenon. Queer coding was a tool used and is still used by actual LGBT people, while queerbaiting is more often than not the work of cishet folks or corporations wanting to make a quick buck.

Queerbait: Lost in Translation

Another element of queerbait I did not previously address is how its more commonly understood in the context of cultures' media (such as in Eastern countries like Korea and Japan). As the financial reasoning behind the idea isn't as front and center (for a myriad of complicated reasons regarding how explicit queer rep can be from country to country). Though this definition of queerbait can also apply to US and English based media.

To some, queerbait also applies to coded LGBT relationships that are primarily centered on or meant to appeal to straight audiences (WlW rep meant for the male gaze, MlM rep meant for girls).

In other words, fetishized LGBT coding.

I would personally argue (as a queer non binary lesbian) that this meaning is less insidious than the money making logic behind modern queer baiting that happens in the US mainly, but its for an important reason...

A lot of this queerbait relies on elements of coding still. While the way many Western viewers see queerbait in American media relies on using explicit queerness as a marketing ploy. To compare, let's look at idol/sports anime and the previously mentioned Disney movies.

The idea that idol/sports anime is queerbait is... contentious. And one I'm not entirely sure I even agree on. But it is undeniable that some of its more WlW centric scenes appeal to the male audiences that view these shows or games. Still, nothing is ever made explicit. It utilizes elements of queer coding originating from the yuri/gl genre that was built up by queer people themselves.

To some, this may be more insulting. For me personally though coding has always been a net neutral, and this form of coding is just more on the negative end for me. Still, there is something there for queer people to take away.

Meanwhile, the way in which disney queerbaits its audience is by saying their character is LGBT then... doing nothing with it. Not even elements of coding. Just-- 'yep there's a gay character in our movie come watch it'!!! Its a lot more soulless compared to the previous one, and therefore to me is more insulting.

Why SeaMoon falls more into Coding

With the two elements defined, let’s explain why SeaMoon falls more into the realm of coding rather than baiting.

First off, the way the devs write romance is consistent with how they wrote SeaMoon. Most of the ways in which things were left vague before Kingdom could be explained in the devs unfortunate habit of not elaborating on things they really should elaborate on. On top of romance in general being coded rather than explicit in the franchise.

As an example, lets discuss the two closest things to M/F romance we have in the franchise-- PureLily (Pure Vanilla and White Lily) and MintCocoa (Mint Choco and Cocoa).

PureLily became more explicit in the same update as SeaMoon (with Pure Vanilla wondering aloud if he still loves her), but in general the way their relationship was shown before the Crunchy Dreams event was largely through subtext (how the two spoke of one another, PV’s garden, etc) and outside material (the love quiz).

This also applies to MintCocoa. During the days of OB, the game itself did not elaborate much on either of the two’s characters (just as they didn’t with Moonlight). With most of their romantic subtext (like SeaMoon) being in outside videos, media, and merch. Kingdom in general seems more willing to elaborate on romance, as we saw in the story that came with Cocoa’s release.

And secondly, the devs never really threw SeaMoon around as a way of saying ‘look how progressive we are’ or to appeal specifically to LGBT fans. Anytime SeaMoon was included in media, it was often alongside other coded relationships such as MintCocoa or things like RaspRose (Raspberry Mousse x Rose). And even the times they did do things like promote themselves during pride month, they never used SeaMoon. Instead they used the Hollyberry kingdom (due to its bg having same-gender couples dancing and having drinks together).

The way SeaMoon was treated up until the recent Kingdom update was more in line with queer coding rather than queer baiting. Which is NOT perfect, as media should go beyond coding in the modern age. But it is not as bad or as insidious as queerbaiting implies.

Not as insidious as either definition of queerbait; as nothing about the relationship between them is really centered on being for the male or fetishized gaze either. They're Cookies... in a series where romance is not a focus. While one could argue their romance is stuck more into the background compared to say MintCocoa and PureLily, it still isn't designed to be fetishized (in canon, what fandoms do with SeaMoon and other LGBT ships is its own matter).

Extra Note on S Class Comparisons

S Class is a trope in Japanese media where two girls will often have a very close bond, akin to romance. However, it is ultimately still platonic and disappears upon either graduation from school or marriage. It is over 100 years old, with some of the first pieces of the genre being in the early 1900′s. And was a major influence on the yuri, more commonly called GL now, genre.

Before anything else, I want to offer a brief aside that maybe we should be careful when comparing a Japanese literary trope to a Korean game. Comparing the two countries can be a very... very touchy subject matter. Especially in the context of this being a genre that rose in popularity during the colonization of Korea by Japan.

I do NOT think you can compare SeaMoon or anything in CR to S Class tropes. But I will discuss it just to clear things up, as I find comparing the trope to queerbaiting problematic.

It is more akin to queer coding rather than queer baiting. Why? Many of the authors who utilized the trope were queer themselves. In fact, “Obuko Yoshiya, a lesbian Japanese novelist active in the Bluestocking feminist movement, is regarded as a pioneer of Class S literature”. Again, a key factor that separates coding and baiting (being that queer creators will often code but won’t bait).

The genre is at its worst stifling and harmful to the modern day GL genre in Japanese literature, and extremely heteronormative. But to compare it to things like queerbaiting or to entirely dismiss it as a form of WlW rep in the context of how it was used by actual queer people in Japan is entirely unfair to the genre; queer rep does not look the same in every country.

S Class also evades the way in which queerbait can mean being meant for the male gaze, as it is a trope whose origins lie earnestly in media meant for girls. That does not mean it can't be used to appeal to the male gaze, but it is not where it started.

Ending Notes

Are the devs perfect in their representation of SeaMoon and WlW? Of course not, there is a valid conversation to be had on how queer relationships constantly being merely coded rather than explicit is annoying and hurtful. And more and more queer people have this critique of the concept of queer coding. On a personal level, I can forgive it in this specific case cause its in line with how the devs do romance in general. But if it bothers you that it was merely coded for the longest time rather than explicit, that’s entirely valid.

But the idea the devs ever queerbaited audiences is unfair and actively makes many WlW feel invalidated in how they easily saw the coding present in the two’s relationship. Again, queer coding is a net neutral phenomenon while queerbaiting is mostly negative. To subscribe such a notion to what is important rep to so many WlW is hurtful.

Sources

https://www.animefeminist.com/escape-yuri-hell-flip-flappers-critique-class-s-genre/

https://bookriot.com/what-is-queerbaiting-vs-queer-coding/

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPJU8yBYD8Ng7lhh_lR0bA2XRwmJTtbRceGuKahFxFs/edit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_S_(genre)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerbaiting#:~:text=Queerbaiting%20is%20a%20marketing%20technique,romance%20or%20other%20LGBTQ%2B%20representation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer_coding#:~:text=Queer%20coding%20is%20the%20subtextual,character%20in%20media%20as%20queer.

#cookie run #cookie run kingdom #crk #sea fairy cookie #moonlight cookie #seamoon #media analysis #lgbt writing #lgbt #queer coding #queerbaiting #crob #cookie run ovenbreak

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Please help me find that one bl I watched but can't remember the name of it, I want to find and rewatch it do bad! So that's what I remember about the movie:

I watched this movie on YouTube and it was not Thai or Korean. There are two guys who are not brothers, the one with the parents adopted the other one. Gave him many things, like money and house. So they're basically step brothers. The adopted one is in love with the main boy, after some struggles that I don't actually remember, the main boy falls in love with him too. But his father doesn't allow them to be together. With this being the reason, adopted one faked his own death and the main boy was in pain for a couple of years (I think it was like two years? But I'm not sure tho) After some time, the main boy coincidentally sees his lover working at a cafe. And they have a happy ending.

I've been looking for it for a really long timeeee 😭😭😭

This sounds right up my alley so I should know of it. It's stepbrother trope which is one of my all time favorites. (After comment consults I think this must be Irresistible Love - see notes at end)

My guess is something early from China, pre 2018? It could also be from the Philippines or one of the other BL producing countries that I don't track carefully. I think... not Japan, that doesn't seem like the right tropes or narrative bent for them.

It's possible, if you saw it on YT it was a fan rip with an alter end (like it really ends sadly but the fan decided to not include that?)

But you said specifically not Korea so Diary of Heong Yeong Dang (Drama Festival 2014) is out, and that was my first guess.

My second best guess is Thai, My Bromance the movie (2014) or (more likely) My Bromance the series (2016)? But you said: NOT Thai.

So my final pull is...

Find You In The Crowd (China 2017) but this is a microfilm and it's sad. At last check it was on Gaga.

You're not thinking of The Promise (Vietnam 2022) are you? No, that doesn't have the parental stuff and it's very recent.

That's the best I can do. Sorry, the spreadsheet and my brain failed you.

Here is some homework:

There is a 3 Part series from Ellene Noire II of YT round-up videos highlighting VERY obscure queer, LGBTQ+ and BL content (they named title and country in the cards), perhaps it's one of those? It has clips so that might trigger your brain better.

I've had these videos saved to process into my spreadsheet for ages but haven't gotten around to it since they really are some of the MOST obscure and I know it just throws off my numbers with "can't be found" columns.

If you figure it out, will you PLEASE let me know the name and country? It really does sound like my kind of BL. And if possible I'd love to try tracking it down.

youtube

Meanwhile here's my stepbrother trope round up post.

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movie on YouTube

not Thai or Korean

2 guys who are not brothers

parents of one adopted the other one (stepbrother trope)

parents give adoptee many things, like money and house

adopted one is in love with the main boy

main boy falls eventually falls in love back

father doesn't allow them to be together

adopted one fakes his own death and the main boy was in pain for a couple of years

after some time, the main boy coincidentally sees his lover working at a cafe

Okay after consult with comments (with the exception of the bold bits I think this really has to be Irresistible Love).

Irresistible Love China 2026 - 2 Parts! 2 Endings!

Irresistible Love: Secrets of the Valet

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Irresistible Love 2 AKA Uncontrolled Love

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I not-so-secretly love this BL: Kidnapping, whipping boy, obsession, mutilation, very hard fought happy ending (in one version). Absolutely classic Chinese BL pre-censorship. It's a wild melodramatic ride.

This 2nd movie installment has 2 endings, one unhappy and censored and one basically happy. This series is quite violent, lots of tiggers, whipping boy chassis.

#asked and not really answered #help this fan everyone #stepbrothers trope #find that BL #a mystery for us to solve #chinese bl #maybe something else

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20 Historical KDramas That Will Take You on an Echanting Journey

Briefly introduce the popularity and appeal of Korean dramas (Kdramas) worldwide.Highlight the enduring fascination with historical Kdramas, which transport viewers to different eras and cultures.Mention the intention to present a curated list of 20 historical Kdramas that have captivated audiences with their compelling storylines, stunning visuals, and exceptional performance

"Moon Embracing the Sun" (2012)Set in the Joseon era, this drama tells the story of a crown prince and a shaman who were childhood sweethearts, separated by political conspiracies.Discuss the intense romance, intricate plot twists, and stellar performances that earned it critical acclaim and a massive fan following

2."Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" (2016)Delve into the time-traveling adventures of a modern-day woman who finds herself transported back to the Goryeo dynasty.Explore the heart-wrenching love triangle and the political intrigues that make this drama a rollercoaster ride of emotions..

3." Empress Ki" (2013-2014 Highlight the epic tale of a Goryeo-born woman who rises to become the powerful Empress Ki of the Yuan dynasty. Discuss the breathtaking cinematography, strong character development, and the historical accuracy that make this drama a must-watch.

4."The Moon That Embraces the Sun" (2012)Present the story of a crown prince who falls in love with a shaman, leading to a forbidden romance amidst palace politics.

5."Love in the Moonlight" (2016)Explore the blossoming romance between a crown prince and a cross-dressing eunuch during the Joseon era.Discuss the refreshing take on gender roles, the endearing chemistry between the leads, and the delightful humor that make this drama a fan favorite.

6." Jewel in the Palace" (2003)Highlight the inspiring story of a young woman who becomes a royal physician during the Joseon era.Discuss the meticulous attention to historical details, the strong female protagonist, and the cultural significance of this drama

7." Mr. Sunshine" (2018) Set in the late 19th century, this drama follows the journey of a Korean-born U.S. Marine officer who returns to his homeland.Discuss the grand scale production, the complex characters, and the exploration of Korea's turbulent history

8."The Princess' Man" (2011) Present the tragic love story between the daughter of a powerful nobleman and the son of her father's sworn enemy during the Joseon era. Discuss the intense performances, the political intrigue, and the poignant portrayal of love amidst a backdrop of her father's sworn enemy during the Joseon era.

9."Queen In Hyun's Man" (2012)Explore the time-travel romance between a 17th-century scholar and an aspiring actress from the present day. Discuss the charming chemistry between the leads, the clever blend of historical

"10.Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth" (2016-2017)Present the story of an elite group of young men who become the legendary Hwarang warriors during the Silla dynasty.

11."Dong Yi" (2010)Explore the life of a commoner who rises to become a concubine and eventually the mother of a king during the Joseon era.Discuss the meticulous attention to historical accuracy, the strong female lead, and the emotional depth of this drama.

12."Sungkyunkwan Scandal" (2010)Present the tale of a girl who disguises herself as a boy to enter a prestigious all-male academy during the Joseon era.

13."The Great Queen Seondeok" (2009)Highlight the historical epic that tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla dynasty.Discuss the grand scale production, the strong female characters, and the exploration of power struggles and political maneuvering.

14." "The Princess' Man" (2011)Present the tale of star-crossed lovers from rival noble families during the Joseon era.Discuss the intense performances, the political conspiracies, and the tragic romance that captivated viewer

15."Iljimae" (2008)Explore the adventures of a masked vigilante who fights for justice during the Joseon era.Discuss the swashbuckling action, the charismatic lead, and the exploration of themes such as identity and social inequality.

16.""The Painter of the Wind" (2008)Present the story of a talented female painter who disguises herself as a man to pursue her passion during the Joseon era.

17." The Princess' Man" (2011)Explore the forbidden love story between a princess and a nobleman during the Joseon era.Discuss the breathtaking visuals, the political intrigue, and the heart-wrenching romance that made this drama a fan favorite

18." Arang and the Magistrate" (2012)Present the supernatural romance between a ghost and a magistrate during the Joseon era.Discuss the unique blend of fantasy and historical elements, the captivating performances, and the suspenseful plot twists.

19. "The Rebel" (2017)Highlight the story of a former prince who becomes a bandit leader during the Joseon era, fighting against corruption and tyranny.Discuss the action-packed sequences, the exploration of social justice, and the charismatic performances that make this drama a thrilling watch.

20. "Six Flying Dragons" (2015-2016)Explore the epic historical drama that chronicles the rise of six influential figures during the early Joseon era.Discuss the intricate storytelling, the stellar ensemble cast, and the exploration of power, ambition, and loyalty.

Conclusion

Recap the 20 historical Kdramas that have been presented, showcasing their diverse settings, captivating storylines, and exceptional performances.Encourage readers to embark on an enchanting journey through these dramas and experience the rich history and culture of Korea in a unique and entertaining way.

#historical kdramas #kdramasource #kdramanetwork #korean drama #south korea #kdrama recommendations

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SONG STUDIOS : a fictional film studio and talent agency located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1987 by acclaimed post-liberation film director Song Seungjoong, the company is currently headed by his eldest daughter, Song Hyemi. Ever since the 2007 transfer of power, Song Studios has gradually shifted away from the cult classic, indie productions they grew famous for to a more commercialized corporation.

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SONG SEUNGJOONG (b. 1936) — The founder of Song Studios. Rose to prominence during South Korea’s golden age of cinema with his 1962 historical epic, Turtle Ship, which portrayed Admiral Yi’s victories in the Imjin War. Managed the studio from its inception in 1987 until his retirement in 2007.

SONG HYEMI (b. 1971) — Seungjoong’s eldest daughter and the current CEO of Song Studios. Inherited the position following her father’s retirement. Was a screenwriter before transitioning into directing.

STEVEN NAM (b. 1977) — Korean American tech entrepreneur and Hyemi’s husband. Spends more time in the US than Korea. A very absent father.

NAM CHOHYUN (b. 1998) — Hyemi and Steven’s first born son. Currently employed as Jaesun’s manager, though he has no qualifications to do so. Colloquially known as Namcho.

NAM JUNGIL (b. 2000) — Hyemi and Steven’s second son. An engineer at his father’s company. Still third in line to lead Song Studios, despite having no interest in the Korean film industry.

SONG MIYEON (b. 1973) — Seungjoong’s middle daughter. An actress of middling fame.

JEON MANSIK (b. 1961) — A former actor formerly represented by Song Studios and Miyeon’s ex-husband. Fell from grace after his involvement in an illegal underground gambling ring was discovered in the late 90s.

JEON YOOJUN (b. 1996) — Miyeon and Mansik’s only child. The eldest of the youngest Song generation, none of whom bear the last name Song. Preparing to be the next director of Song Studios.

SONG MIAE (b. 1976) — Seungjoong’s youngest daughter. Rose to fame in the 1991 historical drama Queen of Silla, where she starred opposite her now-husband, Hwang Ihyeon.

HWANG IHYEON (b. 1972) — An actor represented by Song Studios. Best known for marrying Miae.

HWANG JAESUN (b. 2002) — Miae and Ihyeon’s son. An idol, against his parents’ wishes.

HWANG SARA (b. 2003) — Miae and Ihyeon’s daughter. The only girl in her generation. A YouTuber (also against her parents’ wishes) with a Yonsei University education.

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MAGPIE SKY (1987, dir. Song Seungjoong) — A contemporary reimagining of The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Seungjoong’s first film released by Song Studios. Cemented his place as a beloved and decorated film director.

INYEON (1996, dir. Song Seungjoong) — A time loop romance film of a couple fated to fall in love again and again across time and space. Starred Miae and Ihyeon. The studio’s first English language film. Received critical acclaim amongst international indie film enthusiasts.

MARIGOLD (2003, dir. Song Hyemi) — An atmospheric, almost autobiographical coming-of-age film about a teenage girl in 1970s Korea. Hyemi’s directorial debut. Shot so voyeuristically people doubted a woman directed it. Remains a cult classic.

THE EMPIRE OF LIGHT (2010, dir. Song Hyemi) — An adaptation of Kim Young-ha’s 2006 novel Your Republic is Calling You. A turning point in Song Studios’ shift towards more commercial productions.

SPRING AGAIN (2017, dir. Song Seungjoong and Song Hyemi) — A second chance romance between a recent widow and her college sweetheart. Song Studios’ first foray into television. Met with immense domestic success, partly because it featured Miae and Ihyeon as the leads for the first time in almost twenty years and partly because Seungjoong briefly unretired to direct it.

MORNING GLORY (2022, dir. Song Hyemi and Jeon Yoojun) — A near-future sci-fi thriller depicting the cutthroat competition for education, jobs, and life in modern Korea. The directorial debut of Yoojun, the eldest of Seungjoong’s grandchildren. Produced with Netflix, helped launch Song Studios onto the international stage.

#( ☆ ) ⸻ here i am : [ connections. ]#ficnetfairy #fictional idol community #idolverse #idol oc #kpop oc #seungjoong 87 and still kicking... he'll kick the bucket too one day #was writing a piece and needed to reference some people and was confusing myself so here's half his family tree :)

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ㅤㅤㅤ 𑣪 Things That Spark My Curiosity!

The seeds of a profound connection often sprout from shared interests, serving as a gateway to deeper conversations. It is truly remarkable how the intertwining of our respective preferences can pave the way for enduring friendships. Below, I offer a glimpse into my world, allowing you to discern the facets of my better personality.

MUSICAL REPERTOIRE: IU, AILEE, HUH YUNJIN, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, ITZY, Elaine, Lyn, Kehlani, Taylor Swift (big fan), beabadoobee, NIKI, wave to earth, Novo Amor, The Weeknd, Chase Atlantic, Roosevelt, Reality Club, Laufey, Lonely in the Rain, Sleeping At Last, Westlife, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Ben Howard, Bon Iver, MALIQ & D’Essentials, Fourtwnty, and the songs I listen to, according to how I’m feeling.

SERIES & FILMS: Sherlock Holmes, Enola Holmes, Harry Potter, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alice In Borderland, Jigsaw, Wednesday, Elizabeth, Anne With An E, Disney Princess, Barbie(s), Casper (1995), Sherlock, Tomorrowland, The Meg, The Black Demon, Shark Bait, Fall, The Rain, Me Before You, The Crown, Hocus Pocus, 1899, The Sinking of Van Der Wijck, The Maze Runner, and many are not on the list.

KOREAN DRAMA & MOVIE: Hope, 20th Century Girl, Memories of the Alhambra, W (Two Worlds), While You Were Sleeping, Descendants of the Sun, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Vincenzo, Mouse, Taxi Driver, Our Beloved Summer, Law School, Dr. Romantic, Miracle in Cell No. 7, Reply 1988, The Beauty Inside, Crash Landing On You, Are You Human?, Itaewon Class, Who Are You: School 2015, School 2017, He Is Psychometric, All Of Us Are Dead, Squid Game, Train to Busan, Fight for My Way, Romance Is A Bonus Book, Big Mouth, The Lonely and Great God (Goblin), Pinocchio, Psychopath Diary, Hell Is Other People, The Heirs, Strong Girl Bong-soon, When the Camellia Blooms, My Love from the Star, The Moon Embracing the Sun, and many are not on the list.

ANIMOVIE: Your Lie in April, Kakegurui, Singeki No Kyojin (big fan), Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, Tokyo Ghoul, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Blue Lock, Tokyo Revengers, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, My Little Monster, Takt Op. Destiny, Assassination Classroom, and many more are not on the list.

CHINESE DRAMA: The Untamed, Love O2O, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, A Little Thing Called First Love. (I don’t watch many Chinese dramas, if you have any recommendations please tell me)

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A Robot in the Orange Orchard (2022) - 你好呀，我的橘子恋人 - Whump List

List by StayDandy Synopsis : Lu Sen is the chairman of a successful technology company. He suffers from an allergy which is triggered by direct, physical contact. Without the ability to directly come into contact with others, Lu Sen is intrigued when he learns Dr. Fu Yang has created an incredibly lifelike robot companion dubbed “Friday”. Willing to invest further in Dr. Fu Yang’s work, Lu Sen has requested Friday be delivered to his home so he can test out the full capabilities. Though agreeing to Lu Sen’s request, the doctor is mortified when a last-minute technical issue renders his robot useless. Unable to bear the thought of losing both his credibility and his funding, he asks his former assistant & real-life model of the robot, Yang Shan Shan to take the robot’s place, just long enough for him to get it up and running again. But will their ploy work, and how long will it last? (MDL) AKA : Hello My Orange Lover | Robot in the Orange Garden

Whumpee : Lu Sen played by Leon Leong

Country : 🇨🇳 China Genres : Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi

Note : This is a Full Whump List • This is an adaption of the Korean drama I'm Not a Robot (2017) • My favorite episodes are pink : 00

Related Lists : I'm Not a Robot (2017)

Episodes on List : 13 Total Episodes : 30

*Spoilers below*

01 : Lu Sen has a nightmare (trapped in a car accident as a child).. has an allergy attack

02 : Chokes on a pill

03 : Flashbacks to childhood trauma/injury

04 : Trips & falls (comedic)

06 : (near end) Allergy attack, passes out .. random side note: @ 13:38 : Is it weird that I found Fu Yang climbing the steps 2 at a time attractive? >u<

07 : … continued from previous ep. .. Dreams of his childhood trauma

10 : Perturbed/concerned when he accidentally bumps into someone, but he doesn't have an allergy attack.. later he starts to have an allergy attack, but it calms down

12 : Allergy attack

17 : Quick flashback to the childhood trauma.. (near end) Very upset

21 : Allergy attack.. hospitalized

22 : … continued from previous ep

28 : Flashbacks to childhood trauma.. later, he is knocked out with a stun gun

29 : Small allergy attack.. later, he's in a fight

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Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To A Very Amazing & Radiant Talented Asian Actress Of Korean🇰🇷 Descent That Has Starred In Various Roles in Popular TV Shows & Films Of Her Acting Career

This Korean 🇰🇷 Born Actress Was Born Here In San Francisco & Went To The Same High School As Me. 4 Years before I arrived in SF

She is an American actress and former reality television personality. She began her career in 2004 as a cast member on the MTV reality series The Real World: San Diego and subsequently through her appearances on its spin-off show, Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II. She is regarded by many as the Real World alumna with the most successful media career.

She was born April 10, 1983 in San Francisco, California, where she grew up. She and her older sister are second-generation Korean-American, raised by "traditional" parents who moved to the United States in 1980, and ran a hamburger restaurant. After graduating from Lowell High School in 2001, She attended and graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a B.A. in economics in 2005. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

She later transitioned into acting and has since become known for films such as Dragonball Evolution, Grown Ups, Premium Rush, Sorority Row, The Hangover Part II, Sucker Punch, and Big Hero 6 (2014). She received critical acclaim for her lead performance in the independent drama film Eden. She played the lead role in the miniseries Samurai Girl, was a series regular in the two seasons (2017–19) of the superhero drama series The Gifted, played the recurring role of Mulan in the ABC fantasy television series Once Upon a Time, and has been a series regular, since 2017, as the voice of Go Go Tomago for the animated Big Hero 6: The Series – the role she voiced in the 2014 film. Beginning in August 2020, She appeared in the recurring role of Ji-Ah on the HBO series Lovecraft Country.

Please Wish This San Franciscan Native A Very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

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Happy 40th Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To You Ms. Chung 🇰🇷

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5 K-Dramas you should watch!

1. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 2016 (16 Episodes) It is a story about an immortal goblin Kim Shin (the King of the Goryeo Dynasty) who has an invisible sword in his chest due to a curse. Only by dragging out the sword Ji Eun-tak can end the curse and end his immortal life. Ji Eun-Tak can summon Goblin by blowing out fire. And when she unintentionally summons Goblin, both of their lives get twisted. Goblin and the Grim Reaper live under the same roof as Goblin's nephew leases the house to the grim reaper. Goblin's bride, Ji Eun-tak starts working for a beautiful lady named Sunny. As the lives of Kim Shin, Grim Reaper, Ji Eun-Tak, and Sunny muddle, a more profound story unravels, as they are strangers who met by destiny, however, people with a past connection.

(Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama)

2. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon 2017 (16 Episodes)

Do Bong-soon was brought into the world with an extraordinary strength that is hereditary and only passed to women in her family. She wanted to create a video game with herself as the main character. Because of her strength, she finds a new line of work as a bodyguard to a rich heir Ahn Min-hyuk, the President of Ainsoft. A progression of kidnapping cases occurs in Dobong-dong, the region where Bong Soon lives. She wanted to catch the culprit who targeted her best friend. With assistance and preparation from Min-hyuk, she figures out how to control her strength to involve it for good aims. Min-hyuk and Bong Soon long find their relationship developing into something else. The dangerous and comical situations in their relationship while pursuing the kidnapper, bring them closer.

(Thriller, Romance, Comedy)

3. Angel's Last Mission: Love 2019 (32 Episodes)

Lee Yeon-Seo is a remarkably capable and fruitful ballerina who can say anything that she needs with her family's Fantasia Ballet Company however experiences an overwhelming mishap during following up on stage that leaves her visually impaired. She is mad and oppressive towards her staff, including her loyal secretary and steward, her shrewd family, and every other person. Dan is a hopeful, lighthearted angel who is continuously causing problems. To get back to heaven he is given the apparently inconceivable mission of tracking down genuine affection for Yeon-seo, yet winds up falling for her himself.

(Romance, Fantasy)

4. Crash Landing On You 2019 (16 Episodes)

Yoon Se-Ri is a heiress to agglomerate in South Korea. At some point, while paragliding, a mishap brought about by strong winds drives Yoon Se-Ri to make an emergency landing in North Korea. There, she meets Ri Jeong-Hyeok, who is a North Korean armed force officer. He attempts to safeguard her and conceal her. Before long, Ri Jeong-Hyeok hopelessly falls in love with Yoon Se-Ri.

(Romance, Comedy)

5. It's Okay to Not Be Okay 2020 (16 Episodes)

It is a story about a man utilised in a psychiatric ward and a lady who is a popular writer of children's books. The show recounts the narrative of Moon Kang Tae, a local area well-being labourer at a psychiatric ward who lacks the capacity to deal with affection, and Go Moon Young, a fruitful children's book writer with an antisocial way of behaving who appears to have never known love. After meeting each other, the two gradually start to mend each other's emotional wounds.

(Romance, Comedy, Psychological, Mild horror)

#korean drama #goblin #its okay to not be okay #crash landing #love #romance #angels #fantasy #thriller #psychology #korean #south korea #netflix #tvn

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CURRENTLY WATCHING: March.

KOREAN.

+ Call It Love (2023)(26 Feb-) ~ Airing. ★★★★☆

I am liking Call It Love way more than I expected from the initial trailer. This drama is quite pretty. It certainly isn't as depressing as the trailer made it out to be. I'm intrigued by our lead couple and how this love story might unfold. It's nice to see Lee Sung Kyung in a more serious and down-to-earth role.

+ Crash Course in Romance (2023)(14 Jan-) ~ Airing. ★★☆☆☆ tvN. Netflix

I am in love with the lead couple and most of the cast, yet here I am absolutely flabbergasted by the murder mystery plot that has finally been revealed. To be blunt, this part of the story falls very short and makes little sense to the rest of the drama. It's trying to balance too many genres at once. The murder mystery is distracting and absurd. I mostly resent these pieces of this drama since it takes away from the cute romance-y and found family moments. Last week's episodes were sorely disappointing.

+ Our Blooming Youth (2023)(7 Feb-) ~ Airing. ★★★☆☆

I am always down for a historical gender bender. Parts of it give me some Love in the Moonlight vibes. It's a bit more serious in tone, and our Prince is super broody. Though I haven't seen much from Jeon So Na before, I appreciate the energy and spunk she brings to her role.

+ Taxi Driver (2023)(s2)(17 Feb-) ~ Airing. ★★★☆☆

Based on the drama with the screenwriter for season 1, I am concerned about season 2. It's nice to see Lee Je Hoon back on television again. The first week offers a bright, colorful opening for the season with amps up its larger-than-life tone.

Plan to Watch.

Oasis (6 Mar)

The Glory (pt 2)(10 Mar)

Soulmate (15 Mar)

COMPLETED.

Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san (2023)(29 Jan-10 Feb)(7/10)

Into the Ring (2020)(8 Jan-11 Feb)(6/10)

The Interest of Love (2022)(21 Dec-)(8/10) ♥ ~ Airing. ★★★★☆ jTBC, Netflix

Love to Hate You (2023)(12 Feb-13 Feb)(7/10) ♥

MIU 404 (2020)(24 Jan-19 Feb)(7/10)

Unlocked (2023)(19 Feb)(9/10) ♥

Strangers Again (2023)(20 Jan-23 Feb)(5/10) ~ ENA

Ore no Ie no Hanashi (2021)(25 Feb-27 Feb)(9/10) ♥

Western Things I Watched.

Aggretsuko (2023)(s5)(16 Feb-18 Feb)(7/10)

Recovery of an MMO Junkie (2017)(8/10) ♥

Recovery of an MMO Junkie special (2017)(6/10)

Your Place or Mine (2023)(19 Feb)(7/10)

Tough As Nails (2023)(s4)(4 Jan-22 Feb)(5/10)

#crash course in romance #our blooming youth #sbs taxi driver #drama status #currently watching #call it love

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radiowrites · 1 year

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I posted 2,064 times in 2022

14 posts created (1%)

2,050 posts reblogged (99%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@goneahead

@talesofsorrowandofruin

@distance-does-not-matter

@smittenbypoetry

@writerscreed

I tagged 2,057 of my posts in 2022

#writing - 1,290 posts

#lmao - 473 posts

#art - 211 posts

#fanfiction - 206 posts

#ghost hunt - 122 posts

#eye candy - 104 posts

#kpop - 85 posts

#fanart - 83 posts

#fma - 40 posts

#music - 35 posts

Longest Tag: 114 characters

#yeah i’ve learned if i want english language fanfic for a korean drama i’m probably going to have to write it haha

My Top Posts in 2022:

Ten Random Lines

Rules: Pick any ten of your fics, scroll to the midpoint, pick a line (or three) and share it. Then tag ten people.

I was tagged by @radio-chatter! Thanks so much. This one looks fun!

Tagging: @writercorianarose @thedemoninthecorner @dreams-of-kalopsia @shesailsships @eyeliner-vampire @alonelyturtle @goneahead @csakuras and anyone else with fanfics they want to play this game with!

Ah, nothing like finding an error in a years old fic when doing a tag game...

Anyway, on to the lines. I jumped all around with the ages of the fics, and tried to do so with the fandoms, but if you are familiar with my works, you know that Ghost Hunt will dominate the list.

House of Memories / Fandom: Memorist (k-drama)

We’re not that close, she had told him, even if it had been slightly in jest. She had no right to watch over his restless slumber.

2. Day One / Fandom: Ghost Hunt (manga)

Only Mai could recognize the slight hitch of emotion in his voice.

3. Fix Me / Fandom: Ghost Hunt (manga)

“What do I need to do? Give over some blood, recite some spells?”

4. Unchained Melody / Fandom: Tale of the Nine Tailed (k-drama)

The moment broke when the music on her phone changed to something harsh and jarring.

5. The Last of the Real Ones / Fandom: Ghost Hunt (manga)

Luella told Eugene she believed him, of course. Mainly because she knew Oliver wouldn’t mess up his room for a prank. But no, she had not felt it.

6. Rebel Just For Kicks / Fandom: Final Fantasy XV (game)

Noctis pulled the truck to the side and went around the car. Ignis could see the fear-stricken faces of the passengers within.

7. A Noble Vow / Fandom: Pandora Hearts (manga)

She didn’t want to fall into another stupor and risk saying something stupid again.

8. Lost in the Echo / Fandom: Ghost Hunt (manga)

He dropped her off about a block from her home, and they never saw each other again.

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2021 Fic in Review

Tagged by @radio-chatter! Thank you! ^^

Hi, I’m RaisedonRadio & FortressofmyPast on AO3 and FF.net. This is a tradition going on for years! Check out my prior year end posts: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015.

Total Number Of Completed Works: 2

Total Word Count: 4729

Fandoms I’ve Written In: Ghost Hunt (Japanese anime/manga), Memorist (Korean drama).

Looking Back, Did You Write More Fic Than You Thought You Would This Year, Less, Or About What You’d Expected?

Less. This past week I had hoped to finish another WIP, but instead I took the time to digitize a bunch of writing that had been trapped in notebooks. It was actually a lot of fun, there were so many stories I had forgotten about. But, do you know what this means? I ADDED SO MANY WIPs. -_-;; XD

What’s Your Own Favorite Story Of The Year?

I like them both for vastly different reasons.

Did You Take Any Writing Risks This Year?

I wrote for a fandom that only had two other fics in it - one in a language I don’t speak and one a crossover. It was fun because I had to know I was going into it with no anticipation of reader interaction. Truly had to write it because I wanted to.

Do You Have Any Fanfic Or Profic Goals For The New Year?

I’d definitely like to write more. Finish a few of these WIPs hanging around.

Most Popular Story Of The Year?

It’s not right to pit these two fics against each other, they are for very different fandoms, and I literally published the one on December 27th, so…

But I do like to compare the stats for AO3 and FF.net: Call You Mine had 6 reviews/29 favs on FF.net, and 6 comments/34 kudos/9 bookmarks on AO3. That’s a big deal, in the past years Ghost Hunt fics would get much more interaction on FF.net, now AO3 is breaking even.

Story Of Mine Most Under-Appreciated By The Universe, In My Opinion:

I appreciate every comment, kudo, and fav. I know I say this every year, but it’s true. I write for relatively small fandoms and whenever a reader takes the time to say hi, my heart glows.

Most Fun Story To Write:

Call You Mine. I went into it with the desire to make something incredibly fluffy as a birthday gift and I think I succeeded.

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First Lines Tag

Thanks for the tag, @talesofsorrowandofruin!

Rules: List the first lines of your last 20 stories (if you have less than 20, just list them all). See if there are any patterns. Choose your favorite opening line, then tag some of your fellow authors!

I did a similar game to this a long time ago! It’ll be interesting to see if my opening style has changed any.

These are all fanfictions that can be found on my AO3. They were written from 2021 to 2017 are listed starting with the newest.

Some observations I found:

16 of the 20 are under 15 words long.

1 out of the 20 is in first person (but 3 of them could be, if just from the opening line.)

17 of the 20 introduce a character by name.

3 of the 20 open with dialogue.

My favorite? Probably from Rebel Just for Kicks.

Tagging!

@writercorianarose @thedemoninthecorner @dreams-of-kalopsia @radio-chatter @csakuras @scribblesandsorcery and anyone else that has first lines they want to share! Tag me!

At first, Seon Mi didn’t give the last words of Jin Jae Gyu any weight.

- House of Memories, Memorist

It was the weekend.

- Call You Mine, Ghost Hunt

Masako Hara paused at the street corner.

- Waste It On Me, Ghost Hunt

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I think I made like one post about Nanowrimo this month, but just wanted to say whoa! I hit 50k words! I had no idea what to expect going in when I had decided to start barely two weeks before November.

I definitely challenged my perfectionism when it comes to writing first drafts and just getting the words down, and that was my goal.

I’m ready to leave these characters alone for a bit and go dust off a few fanfictions starting in December, ha!

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My #1 post of 2022

Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love 💖

Oh interesting, I've never done this before!

Since 31 of my 45 fics are from the manga/anime Ghost Hunt, that's going to dominate the list, but I'll stick in one different fandom just to prove I do write occasionally for others!

Hello everyone, I am RaisedonRadio & FortressofmyPast on AO3 and FF.net. Here is five of my favorite works by yours truly.

Lin's List

A list of 25 things for Lin to refrain from - and keep Oliver from doing - during their stay in Japan. As suggested by Madoka Mori.

A humorous little oneshot under 1000 words. An oldie that has aged well.

The Last of the Real Ones

Being determined to expose them all as frauds might mean losing a piece of himself along the way.

I will admit, I am a oneshot writer. So here is one of like, two chaptered works in my portfolio (not including oneshot collections).

A piece that focuses on a young Oliver when his paranormal skills start to take over his life.

Same Old Lang Syne

Should old acquaintances be forgotten, and never brought to mind?

A post-series look at if the gang drifted apart. Yes, it's based after the Dan Fogelberg song.

Lost in the Echo

Can you call it a reunion if you’ve never met before?

A look into one of Ghost Hunt's biggest mysteries - the death of Eugene Davis.

And the honorary mention fandom, for a kdrama titled Tale of the Nine Tailed:

Unchained Melody

He’s teaching her to drive, why can’t he teach her to dance, too?

I don't normally fall for non canon couples, but I fell hard for Rang and Yu Ri.

Thanks for reading!

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#tumblr2022 #year in review #my 2022 tumblr year in review #your tumblr year in review #radiowrites #raisedonradio

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An Incomplete List of Kdramas Mu-yeol Makes Hatter Watch With Him

@davidhatter

He tries to avoid anything from like .... pre-2017 if he can help it bc HOLY misogyny and toxicity from these male leads Batman, but sometimes a show is either A. GOOD, B. iconic staples for the genre; or C. so awful he must subject him to it.

This list only has some of the good dramas lmao

Her Private Life

A cute romcom! He started him off with this one. It includes some classic kdrama tropes: memory loss of a specific traumatic event, childhood connection, rich man not rich woman, long-lost brothers. It's cringe and camp enough to be a good primer for K-dramas-- it's good, great even, but not so good that it ruins every drama after it. But it also does avoid a lot of the most annoying and cringe tropes, things that an avid drama watcher might eat up but not good for a first look into the genre. The leads, Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook are two of Mu-yeol's favorite actors so it's worth it just for them. Also, it goes into fangirl culture and idol fandom which, fan culture IN Korea is it's own interesting subculture that he can use the drama to explain that aspect to him.

Vicky said Hatter's review of it was positive, he had a nice time, which means now Hatfish watch dramas together lmao. Mu-yeol explained that after HPL there were five plans of attack for first-time drama watchers he explains to Hatter:

A. you like the lead actor a lot, so you watch something else he's in (Crazy Love, Marry Me, Mary, or for a small role when he was younger Coffee Prince)

B. you like the lead actress and want to see her in something else (Healer, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, Forecasting Love and Weather, Marry My Husband)

C. you liked the second male lead (Eun-gi's actor) and want to see a drama where he gets the girl (See You in My 19th Life)

D. "we go to Netflix or Viki and watch the first thing that I've seen before and liked" (Crash Course In Romance, Jealousy Incarnate, Flower of Evil, When The Camellia Blooms, It's Okay That's Love, Oh My Ghost, Twenty-five Twenty-one, Reply 1988)

E. "we go to Netflix or Viki and watch something I haven't vetted yet for cringe level"

Crash Course In Romance

A cute romcom about middle aged people falling in love! Also there's a serial killer subplot lol happens a lot, you and Hatter will get used to those in K-dramas. The female lead is a single mom! Well, tech aunt but that's HER CHILD she raised her!

Jeon Do-yeon is a cutie, amazing as the female lead and Jung Kyung-ho as Choi Chi-yeol is so pathetic (affectionate, highest praise.)

Reply 1988

This is one of Mu-yeol's favorite dramas! Anything set in the late 80s-early 2000s is so nostalgic for him. This is a great period piece for 80's South Korea. It also delves lightly into the political turmoil at the time which he'll happily pause to explain to Hatter in more detail. It's his favorite in the Reply series, even though he really enjoys Reply 1994 and Reply 1997 too, which he eventually makes Hatter watch but not all back to back.

The song that open's Reply 1988, To You by Shin Hae Chul is like one of the most iconic Korean songs. Your cat knows this song if you live in Korea lmao. It's so beloved that EXO, a current K-pop group (well 3rd gen but still active) performed it a few years ago and this massive audience of people who were not around in the 80's when it came out were screaming and singing along, so ofc Hatter had to listen to the whole song too lmao. Just getting a full Korean pop culture history lesson.

Prison Playbook

UGH Prison Playbook is so GOOD. It stars the male lead from Crash Course In Romance alongside Park Hae-soo, one of the leads from Squid Game. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it's about friendship! It's about family! UGH!!!!

Twenty-Five Twenty-One

Another one that is SO GOOD. This one deals with the 1997 IMF Crisis that rocked Southeast and East Asia. Mu-yeol has detailed memories of this time period and explains what that time was like as he observed it while they watch this. It's a drama with a bittersweet but realistic ending, it will rip your heart out it will make you laugh, it's everything.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Another romcom! This time with a proper happy ending! But not without ripping your heart out too :):):) Gongjin is giving Swynlake lmao Mu-yeol thinks Hatter will really like it.

Jealousy Incarnate

Now, this is MY favorite drama. I've watched it 6 times straight through. It's so good and the description doesn't do it justice! I love Gong Hyo-jin but find a lot of her characters frustrating and just not good characters despite her being a great actress. But this drama gives her an interesting character!

And the soundtrack? AMAZING.

Youth Of May

Another drama that takes place in the 80s! This one is centered around the Gwangju Uprising which happened the year before Mu-yeol was born. This one is really good for Mu-yeol pausing to explain history lmao but oh my god this drama is UGH I loved it, he loved it.

When The Camellia Blooms

Another Gong Hyojin vehicle! She's a single mom! Good drama for explaining several aspects of Korean culture, stigmas, norms, etc around single parents, orphans, the concept of your fate affecting people around you.

Welcome to Samdal-ri

I'm watching this one right now. I like it a lot!

It's Okay, That's Love

One of the only sympathetic portrayals of schizophrenia I've seen in media ever. EVER. And the soundtrack of this drama? One of the best.

Also D.O. from EXO is in it!

Love To Hate You

A good palatte cleanser after some heavier dramas. Not the silliest of silly romcomc but a romcom nonetheless. Also Kim Jihoon and Yoo Teo are hot!!!

This scene lmao

Money Heist: Korea

Based on the Spanish show, also slaps. Mu-yeol finally gives Hatter a Manly TM show to watch after making him watch romcoms. A dudebro show, as a treat. Except it's actually really good!!! and it's got hot middle-aged men (Kim Ji-hoon, Park Hae-soo) for them to look at!

Hell Is Other People

It's homoerotic, it's got Lee Dong-wook, it's got serial killers, it's got homoerotic serial killers, what more do you want?

Touch Your Heart

A cute romcom! Yay!!!

But honestly, Mu-yeol thinks Lee Dong-wook's chemistry is...kinda wack with women. His on-screen chemistry playing opposite other men like in Goblin, Bad & Crazy, and Tale of the Nine-Tailed and Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 is SO good, but to him (and me) it tends to fall flat with women.

He's cute here with Yoo In-na though!!! But in Tail of The Nine-Tailed his best scenes are with Kim Bum lmao

Summer Strike

It's just so good!!!

#r: hatfish

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peachyqueenly · 1 year

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Cookie Run, Queerbait, and why the concept does not apply to SeaMoon

Your love brought spring to my endless winter...

For more examples of where their romance was suggested, I recommend this doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPJU8yBYD8Ng7lhh_lR0bA2XRwmJTtbRceGuKahFxFs/edit

With who they are established...

Queerbait: What is it?

Queerbaiting most popularly is understood as a marketing gimmick where creators and multimedia companies suggest queerness to draw in LGBT people and allies, only for the rug to be pulled out from underneath fans. Whether this is utilizing the ‘bury your gays’ trope, the rep being constrained to insignificant side characters/moments, or just not existing at all.

Voltron’s last season had two key things regarding queerbait: the Klance drama (the ship between Keith and Lance) and Shiro’s bait and switch with his partner.

Queerbaiting vs Queer Coding

Why SeaMoon falls more into Coding

With the two elements defined, let’s explain why SeaMoon falls more into the realm of coding rather than baiting.

As an example, lets discuss the two closest things to M/F romance we have in the franchise-- PureLily (Pure Vanilla and White Lily) and MintCocoa (Mint Choco and Cocoa).

Extra Note on S Class Comparisons

I do NOT think you can compare SeaMoon or anything in CR to S Class tropes. But I will discuss it just to clear things up, as I find comparing the trope to queerbaiting problematic.

Ending Notes

But the idea the devs ever queerbaited audiences is unfair and actively makes many WlW feel invalidated in how they easily saw the coding present in the two’s relationship. Again, queer coding is a net neutral phenomenon while queerbaiting is negative. To subscribe such a notion to what is important rep to so many WlW is hurtful.

Sources

https://www.animefeminist.com/escape-yuri-hell-flip-flappers-critique-class-s-genre/

https://bookriot.com/what-is-queerbaiting-vs-queer-coding/

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPJU8yBYD8Ng7lhh_lR0bA2XRwmJTtbRceGuKahFxFs/edit

https://twitter.com/CRKingdomEN/status/1532119839178952704?s=20

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_S_(genre)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerbaiting#:~:text=Queerbaiting%20is%20a%20marketing%20technique,romance%20or%20other%20LGBTQ%2B%20representation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer_coding#:~:text=Queer%20coding%20is%20the%20subtextual,character%20in%20media%20as%20queer.

#cookie run #cookie run ovenbreak #cookie run kingdom #crob #crk #sea fairy cookie #moonlight cookie #seamoon #queerbaiting #queer coding

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annyeongmanila · 3 months

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[ 2024 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR in MANILA ]

In partnership with UFC Mixes, South Korean actor Kim Seonho’s colorful and flavorful fan meet is drawing closer and we are counting down the days to his much-awaited return, the Seonhohada way!

With his natural charm and scene-stealing performances, anyone who comes across any series he stars in is sure to fall head over heels for the Hallyu star; here are Seonho’s top 5 most <Color+Full> roles that won the hearts of many and should check out before we see him again IRL:

Han Jipyeong | Start-Up (2020)

Seonho’s lovable character in this hit slice-of-life rom-com drama sealed the deal for him in the industry as he gave the viewers major second lead syndrome as Han Jipyeong, a smart businessman who has a hard surface, but a soft heart. Because of his heartwarming scenes with his ‘halmeoni’ (grandmother), he earned the nickname ‘Good Boy’ and led him to win his first ever Baeksang Award for Most Popular Actor – Television.

Oh Jingyu | Strongest Deliveryman (2017)

Seonho’s role in this slice-of-life romance series which tells the story of a deliveryman who aspires to be a CEO of his own delivery application company, showcased a strong character development throughout the series. Through this drama, he was able to exhibit his versatility as he transformed from being a “bad guy” to a “good boy”.

Gong Suchang | Two Cops (2017-2018)

In this mystery-action-comedy-packed drama, Seonho challenges himself as he portrays the character of Gong Suchang, a con artist whose soul takes over the body of a detective played by renowned actor Jo Jungsuk. The plot itself is already a peek into the lead actors’ undeniable comedic chemistry that ultimately gave Kim Seonho two MBC Awards for his outstanding performance.

Jung Jaeyoon | 100 Days My Prince (2018)

Taking a turn from his previous dramas, Seonho takes over the character of second-lead Jung Jaeyoon, the wise hidden advisor of the Crown Prince in the chart-topping romantic historical drama, ‘100 Days My Prince’. With his chemistry with his co-actors, especially with his unrequited love with the main lead, ‘Jung Jaeyoon’ became a beloved character which led the viewers to check out more of Kim Seonho’s projects.

Hong Dusik | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

His most well-known role to date following his character in ‘Start-Up’ is through the jack-of-all-trades ‘Chief Hong’ from ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’, one of Korea’s highest-rated series which follows the story of an accomplished dentist from Seoul who goes to a seaside village and meets their all-around Chief, ‘Hong Dusik’. Because of his character’s personality and with his heartbreaking past, viewers were quick to fall more in love with Seonho, who topped the Korean drama actor brand reputation rankings, which further catapulted him into stardom.

Seonho’s road to fame began as he took a step on the theatre stage, until he landed a role on the small-screen and eventually took over the big screen. From one role to another, he was able to showcase his passion to portray diverse roles in different genres which proved his versatility as an actor.

Now renowned as everyone’s favorite “Good Boy” with a charming smile and his down-to-earth personality behind the scenes, this led him to become one of the most sought-out actors and now, even as an endorser, that Filipino K-fans cheer for.

Fan packages to 2024 KIM SEONHO ASIA TOUR <COLOR+FULL> IN MANILA are still available for purchase at makeitlive.asia until show day with prices ranging from PHP 1,500.00 to PHP 12,000.00 with benefits that include UFC Packages, Hi-Bye Session, Group Photo, Exclusive Merch, Posters, and Postcards depending on your chosen tier.

Ticket redemption has also been made more convenient for fan meet goers which they can claim at SM Tickets outlets nationwide from March 2, 2024 to March 17, 2024.

Prepare your canvases as our UFC Fun Chow Oppa Kim Seonho paints new memories with his Filipino Seonhohadas on April 13, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

#KIMSEONHO #김선호 #2024KIMSEONHOASIATOURinMANILA #ColorFull_in_MANILA #UFCFunChow #UFCxKSH #ANMA2024 #AnnyeongManila

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