#t8s

[sollucets]

liar, liar

THE EIGHTH SENSE | EPISODE 10

#the eighth sense #jaewon x jihyun #oh juntaek #im jisub #kdrama #hehehehe #another candidate for 'something jihyun coulda called him on' is the episode 2 wetsuit that zips up the back thing lmao #ur not slick!! #t8s #rowan gifs #i figured out my drop shadow settings here! i like my subtitles better now

[khaotunqs]

THE EIGHTH SENSE 여덟 번째 감각 (2023)

happy holidays to bru @pondsphuwin from your kdrama secret santa! 💛

i hope you're having a safe and happy holiday season, and that 2024 brings you good health, joy, peace, and prosperity!

[inspo: ★]

#usersbru #the eighth sense #t8s #t8sedit #kdramasecretsanta #kdramaedit #kdramadaily #bledit #userdramas #asiandramanet #userkimchi #lextag #uservid #usermoonchild #tuseralexa #tayvengeance #minhyowon #dearest bru i hope you like your gift! #mine*

[wen-kexing-apologist]

Hi, can I ask, who are your top 5 (or top 3) seme & uke from your favorite BL media (can be manga/manhwa/danmei/tv series/movies)? Why love them?

Hello! Thank you for the ask, I have been horrendously busy with very good things, so I did not ignore your ask, just have not had time or brain space to answer until now. I’ll be honest with you, I came in to this fandom from BL series with little to no background in yaoi before that, so I am not the most familiar with uke and seme as a concept. But, looking it up gave me the following definitions: 

Uke (受け): The term Uke, in Japanese, literally means "receiver" or "one who receives". In the Yaoi context, Uke is the more passive, submissive, and generally younger or physically smaller character in the relationship.

Seme (攻め): The term Seme, in Japanese, literally means "attacker" or "one who attacks". In the Yaoi context, the Seme is the more dominant, assertive, and usually older or physically larger character in the relationship.

So with those definitions in mind, my five favorite seme and ukes are: 

Masumi and Ritsu- The End of the World with You

Any one who has not watched this show should stop reading this post and go watch End of the World With You instead. Masumi and Ritsu had such an interesting dynamic and it was really fun to watch the changing in their relationship between college and the apocalypse. 

It felt to me like Masumi was rather stuck on his personality from college, a quiet and reserved person, who could not quite let go of the pain of being betrayed by Ritsu, even though he entered in to a relationship he was warned was not going to be romantic. It was cool to see how Ritsu mellowed out/matured more as an adult, and how that seme style personality was employed within the show in ways that allowed Masumi to forgo filial obligations and allow himself to stay with Ritsu and Yuma on their road trip. 

Vegas and Pete- KinnPorsche 

Okay, let’s get the more obvious ones out of the way first, before I get to talk about the really juicy ones. But, I fucking love VegasPete. I love them so much, I’d say that it’s just because of my First BL Drama goggles, but I’ve seen this show 15 times now, and just recently rewatched it, with over 120 BLs under my belt, and they still hold strong for me. I just- 

For me, they are so well written. Both the characters as individuals, Pete does tend to serve as a comic relief at the beginning, but even with relatively minimal screen time, they are really able to give him enough depth by the end that the character feels real, feels like he has a life and a history that exist outside of the confines of the story, and that his life history does impact how he operates in the world. I love the way that the narrative really is able to turn Vegas around in to a more wet and pathetic person by the end, so much so that I had a front row seat to watching my friends slowly learn to love him as they watched this show for the first time. 

I’d put Vegas as Pete’s kidnapper, torturer, and captor as the seme in their relationship and Pete as the kidnapped, prisoner, pet, and free therapist as the uke there. Something that I was interested in seeing with The Sign was a BL that was going to cover hypermasculinity, and while I don’t think KinnPorsche is something I would consider hypermasculine, I do think that Vegas and Pete have a very interesting relationship because they both are pretty masc, and therefore they can fight each other, and Pete can give Vegas a run for his fucking money in a fight, while still being able to maintain what I would consider a seme and uke dynamic. 

But ultimately my favorite thing about them is the emotional complexity to their relationship, not whether or not they fit the seme & uke definitions. That scene in Episode 13 when Pete and Vegas fight, and Pete knocks Vegas out and escapes remains one of my favorites in KinnPorsche and sits pretty firmly in my huge assortment of favorite scenes in BL because it was really fun watching those characters navigate the emotional minefield that was captivity, love, hatred, freedom, dehumanization, desperation, violence, and pain. Good shit, at least in my opinion. 

Hira and Kiyo- Utsukushii Kare 

A trend with some of my favorite seme/uke characters is that they tend to subvert expectations when looked at from just a historically “top” or “bottom” perspective as it relates to seme and uke terminology in yaoi. 

Hira and Kiyoi are one of my favorite seme and uke pairs because Hira and Kiyoi subvert the expectation about who the seme and uke are. My impression of Utsukushii Kare is that Kiyoi is the uke and Hira is the seme, despite the fact that Hira is physically smaller and submissive to Kiyoi. And while I am not well versed in seme/uke tropes in yaoi, @bengiyo is very knowledgeable in the positionality of semes and ukes in Japanese yaoi, and spoke about the positionality of Hira and Kiyoi in Utsukushii Kare in one of the The Conversation Pod episodes where he talked about Hira and Kiyoi constantly being in a battle about placing themselves lower in relation to one another, and who was on the left versus who was on the right. I really love how so much of their own internal relationship fights are really structured around the fact that Kiyoi wants Hira to be on the attack, (and we see that Hira is literally capable of being on the attack when it comes to defending Kiyoi) but in order for that to happen, Hira need to cut the hero worship bullshit and look at Kiyoi like a human being. 

Without a solid understanding of the seme/uke tropes, the positionality, the hair color, etc. I think it is relatively easy to miss that thread in their arguments, I definitely did. Which is fine, because Utsukushii Kare is strongly written and therefore their fights are layered with additional meaning on top so everyone has something to pull from their relationship struggles. But once My Beautiful Man: Eternal came out, we finally got an explicit statement from Kiyoi where he asked Hira if he ever fantasized about being manhandled. Which to me is the most obvious call-out to that aspect of their relationship that we had in the show.  

Also, from just a character perspective, Hira is a little freak and I love him and his ducks, and Kiyoi is just a sweetheart who deserves all of the love in the world. 

Ji Hyun and Jae Won- The Eighth Sense

That country mouse sure knows what he wants and is willing to die to get that dick so like, there is no way I can’t put Ji Hyun on the list. Massive respect to that little twink, dude joined the surf club when he didn’t know how to swim, drowned, and nearly died so he could bag Jae Won and he did. Similarly to Hira and Kiyoi, I don’t think going in to this show you would quite expect Ji Hyun to be the pursuer in the relationship, but he very quickly lets us all know what is up. And it works so well here because Jae Won as a character spend so much of his time unmoored. He’s passive, he’s quiet, he’s dissociative for, like, 90% of the show, and it is so wonderful to see the ways that Ji Hyun’s repeated advances, both his more subtle attempts and his more blatant are one of few things that are able to get a genuine and happy reaction out of Jae Won. 

I love the moments they shared together in Episode 6; as much as it hurts, I love the way Ji Hyun’s accident so strongly impact Jae Won just to show you how much of a positive impact Ji Hyun’s pursuit has had on his life, I love the places where Ji Hyun’s accident results in Jae Won starting to have a more active (and aggressive) control over his own life; and I love the way that Ji Hyun does not stop trying to give Jae Won as much love as he can send his way. The way Ji Hyun knows to expect Jae Won the second that he sees that Read message appear under the texts he’d sent Jae Won, the way the show is filled with light whenever they are together, the way that Jae Won is more relaxed, and smiles and laughs more easily as a result of receiving all of this love and care from Ji Hyun. 

Their relationship is excellent, Ji Hyun’s horny little ass is excellent, The Eighth Sense is excellent. I love them.  

Wang and Inthawut- 180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us

 

Ok, I don’t know if this is a controversial choice or not, because I would not consider 180 Degree a BL at all. Nor would I ultimately consider Wang and Inthawut’s relationship to be romantic at least by the end of this show. But I do think that a) they fit the seme and uke definitions above super legibly and b) they once again subvert the expectation of which character falls under each role. There has never been a more passive motherfucker in all of the world as Inthawut. Wang is one of the most aggressive pursuers I have ever seen in media, he is assertive, he knows exactly what he wants, he will give it all to Inthawut if it means he gets some goddamn answers from the adults in his life that are too fucking scared to answer any of his questions if it means facing their pasts. 

Was this just an excuse to talk about 180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us because it is one of my favorite shows of all time and put me through the emotional wringer? Maybe. But I do think the point still stands that Wang is there trying to give his all to Inthawut, and Inthawut is there desperately fighting with every fiber of his being not to receive anything from Wang. 

#top 5 bl #asked and answered #ritsu x masumi #bokura no micro na shuumatsu #the end of the world with you #vegaspete #kinnporsche #hira x kiyoi #my beautiful man #utsukushii kare #ji hyun x jae won #the eighth sense #t8s #wang x inthawut #180 degree longitude passes through us #180d

[starsickkk]

source

#the eighth sense #jaewon x jihyun #the 8th sense #t8s #t8s bts

[malepresentingleg]

Ji Hyun went to help him with the committee but then immediately left because he doesn't want to ambush Jae won, he's respecting him supposedly needing space and allowing him to reach out when he's ready and I just

#i love him soooo much #leg is live blogging #leg is watching the eighth sense #the eighth sense #the eighth sense the series #the eighth sense ep 8 #t8s #tes #t8s ji hyun

[starrynima]

reminder that jihyun holding jaewon’s hand for a few seconds in the club room was probably the only relief and comfort he felt for weeks. and he couldn’t even initially let himself have that. he had been wallowing in guilt and sadness and just for a second, when jihyun pushed on despite him pushing him away, he felt that heavy weight leave him. jihyun wasn’t giving up on him and he’d be there with open arms, waiting until jaewon was ready.

#i literally cried #i love jihyun so much. he never got mad. he KNEW jaewon needed him and he was there and gave him time #couple of the year!! we all cheered for their happy ending!! #the eighth sense #t8s #seo jaewon #kim jihyun

[dribs-and-drabbles]

Thinking about:

The two moments in ep 1 (6:08) and ep 2 (32:37) when Jihyun is seen in the background between Jaewon and Tae Hyung/Eun Ji respectively.

The way Jaewon's taller shadow engulfs Jihyun's smaller shadow as Jaewon walks towards Jihyun on the beach in ep 2.

Yoon Won singing on the beach.

Just how fantastic Yoon Won, Ae Ri, and Jihyun's boss are.

How it looks like Jaewon drew himself and his younger brother and maybe a young Jihyun in the landscape of the Han river in ep 4.

The way Jaewon tugs Jihyun into him after putting the rucksack on Jihyun in ep 4 (7:03).

The tale of the country mouse who ran back home (ep 4)...and me wondering if it's foreshadowing a separation and/or time skip in future eps.

Jihyun keeping Jaewon's art in case he becomes famous...and me wondering if that will come back if there's a time skip/separation at the end.

The fact that the therapist is always in the same top, which might indicate that the therapy scenes are all from the same session...maybe meaning everything else that's happening are flashbacks from the time of the session...which ends in ep 5. There are no scenes of the therapy session in ep 6.

The bust on the shelf in the therapists room, with hands over its eyes...

Jihyun's dream of going to the Hanson Tower with a lover and putting a lock up there...and me hoping he'll do that with Jaewon.

The "traffic won't stop for you" sign behind Jaewon as he gets drunk in ep 5 and talks about siblings. If it turns out his brother died because he ran into the road I will throw fists.

The way Jaewon's little brother is dressed in a light blue t-shirt with something cream over the top in the flashback and then Jihyun is also wearing light blue/grey under a cream jacket in the next scene.

Jaewon's "We are always living in other's frameworks in this world". And "Don't try to get out of the box".

The silence as the credits roll at the end of ep 6.

#the eighth sense #the 8th sense #t8s #I don't gif and viki prevents screenshots so all I can do is bounce them around in my brain like a washing machine #I'm not making predictions about ep 6... #well apart from after my second watch I think the beach scene IS real #but from the point of the overhead shot of them lying on the surfboards on the beach #until them surfing again feels like it's in one or both of their imaginations #that's the point where continuity fails for me #so I think they either talk about the possibility of spending the night together #or one of them (maybe jihyun) imagines/daydreams the bed scene #and then they go back into the water where jihyun almost drowns #I think he gets taken to hospital but he's fine #jaewon however will then distance himself from jihyun because he's scared he can't keep him safe #anyway... #I also wonder what trauma jihyun has suffered because he's hinted to it a couple of times #and I don't just mean the water hazing #but we'll see #I can't believe I have to wait SIX more days to find out 😭

[fadelikeclouds]

A small thought about episode 9

There’s something really comforting about the fact that being vulnerable and openly showing your pain is portrayed positively in this episode.

More often than not, it’s thought that we shouldn’t burden others with our troubles. We keep our masks on and when someone asks, “How are you doing?”, the default answer is usually “Fine” or “Good.” We keep our problems to ourselves and pretend we are thriving instead of drowning.

Here Yoon Won is feeling the pressure from several parts of her life, and her cheerful demeanor cracks. And it’s this vulnerability that draws Jae Won out of his shell, and he’s able to tell her words of comfort that he isn’t able to give himself.

Some people may say that he’s not able to prioritize his own needs, but I also think there’s something beautifully kind about a person who is able to respond so compassionately to someone else’s pain even when they themselves are hurting. Sometimes we can muster up the strength to do for others what we cannot do for ourselves.

Similarly, when Jae Won is kissing Eun Ji and sees Ji Hyun’s shock and pain, it contributes to him pulling himself out of his depression. Because he doesn’t want the people he cares about to be in pain.

To me, this story is saying that showing your pain to others doesn’t necessarily end up being a burden to that other person. Sometimes it can help that other person is some way that is totally unexpected.

I guess what I want to say is be kind to yourself. There’s no need for us to suffocate our feelings. Sometimes reaching out for help and support ends up helping others in some unexpected way as well.

#the eighth sense #t8s #I write this as a reminder to myself to express my thoughts and feelings #on another note Jae Won continues to stare at Ji Hyun even when he’s with Eun Ji and I’m all for it #precipitating thts

[multifujoshi]

TW: SUICIDE

Incoming wild fan theory/speculation:

I don't think it's a dream sequence but Jaewon is definitely OUT OF IT. Like this man is either hallucinating during or after a suicide attempt OR he's having a mental breakdown (possibly BPD) where he's visualising his deepest fears and desires.

I think the present timeline for ep 6 ended at the camera breaking. It could've been his last straw and he may have overdosed. He remembered what Jihyun said about calling him if needed and basically imagines what it would be like to actually summon his safe space and go on a beach getaway, free from all his worries and obligations; where he FINALLY talks about his trauma to someone other than his therapist. Someone he truly believes won't judge him or ask him about the supposed role he played in his brother's death. In his imagination, he's finally able to love Jihyun the way he wants to. His love is reciprocated by Jihyun so freely. And then it shifts like a nightmare because mentally ill people's minds are brilliant at coming up with worst case scenarios and making it feel so real. This idea engraved in his mind that he's never going to be able to protect his loved ones because he blames himself for what happened to his younger brother. The guilt has always driven him crazy and Jihyun drowning, him losing another important person in his life is his deepest, darkest fear.

I just want them to be happy T-T

#t8s #the eighth sense #jaewon x jihyun #korean bl #oh juntaek #lim jisub

[sollucets]

tae hyung: [rude to jae won]

ae ri and ji hyun, immediately: i want to see the light leave his eyes

#the eighth sense #the 8th sense #jaewon x jihyun #seo ji an #the eighth sense ae ri #malepresentingleg suggested this gifset should exist in the tags of my yooni set #and you were right!! #this is peak petty combat. the sideeye is incredible #rowan gifs #t8s #this is the most competent at subtitles ive ever been i think :) #long post #(i did consider making them 268 but. no everyone needs to see those significant looks in full detail lmao)

[hoonphobe]

the age gap between jaewon and jihyun is honestly such an important thing in the drama.

jaewon used his seniority to help jihyun feel more included in a place that was new and scary to him. he made sure that people acknowledged him and that he felt welcome. since jaewon already had a built reputation, he used that to protect jihyun.

as for jihyun, he helped jaewon feel young again. because of his depression and his relationship with eunji, i bet jaewon felt like most of his years in college were wasted. he was in an unfaithful relationship, went to the military, and had to deal with the burden of his younger brother. when jihyun came into his life, he essentially found someone that allowed him to have a fresh start. he didn’t have to waste time pretending to be someone he wasn’t. he could live life with jihyun more carefree since he was a new freshman with less worries.

#the eight sense #jaewon x jihyun #oh juntaek #lim jisub #kdrama #korean bl #t8s

[wen-kexing-apologist]

Another little thing I am thinking about with The Eighth Sense is how much I love that it ends with the question "Do you think we'll make it?" and with the answer "I don't know, but we have to try,"

I think it was one of @bengiyo and @shortpplfedup's podcast episode (I don't remember which one sorry friends) where I heard the discussion of which BL couples they thought would make it and which would not last. And with so many BLs being one season stories I think we as an audience have a propensity to just assume that because most of these stories follow a general trend of got together, broke up, got together again that they will now be fine and last. But that is not inherently true, and sometimes shows explore this (My Beautiful Man 2 as an example) but I think it is incredibly forward thinking for The Eighth Sense to end without the base assumption that they will make it. But they are trying anyway. This is JiHyun's first love and JaeWon's strongest love and those things are important but they are not everything that goes in to a relationship. They can be drunk on each other, and only have eyes for each other, and not care what the rest of the world thinks of seeing them together, but that does not inherently mean that they are going to last as a couple. They've already had problems, they've already hurt each other and there is no guarantee that they won't hurt each other more over time. But the idea that this relationship might not last forever does not scare them away from being together for as long as they last.

And that is a statement very few BLs (and none of the ones I've seen) are willing to make

#the eighth sense #tes #t8s #jaewon x jihyun #jihyun #jaewon #the eighth sense ep 10 #the eighth sense episode 10

[starsickkk]

The Making of The Eighth Sense ∞ 1 [Episode 1+ Episode 2]

#the eighth sense #t8s bts #t8s gifs #quality is shite but it is what it is #mine #jaewon x jihyun #the 8th sense #t8s #lim jisub #oh juntaek

[malepresentingleg]

#that's it this is the post #leg is live blogging #ish #i keep pausing i can't #leg is watching the eighth sense #the eighth sense the series #the eighth sense #tes #t8s

[pickletrip]

The Eighth Sense

Episode 10: We have to give it a try

Title card credit @blmpff

#BOYFRIEND ERA #my favs have found their way to each other #i love them together #t8s #the eighth sense #the eighth sense the series #jae won x ji hyun #lim jisub #oh juntaek #baek inu #werner du plessis #kbl #korean bl series #i still hate his friends but I love the way he handles the awkwardness #they should go out there and find some decency #you've just got to try ❤️ #and once again I feel that void inside my heart as I finish this rewatch #this show is truly so beautiful and well done #EVERYONE GO WATCH THE EIGHTH SENSE!!!

[starburstfloat]

the water kissing scene needs to be addressed because that progression from playful water fighting to kissing each other as a little game to then full on makeout session was top tier! all at the backdrop of the ocean crashing around them to acknowledge the tumultuous waves of push and pull that they're engaging in!

#the eighth sense #t8s #korean bl #the eighth sense episode 6