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Everytime I think gun has surpassed my expectations, babygirl drops the most hilarious dialogue at the perfect time and makes me fall a little bit more in love again ❤️

what a dramatic bitch i love him

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weak hero class 2 + texts posts

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Life, the universe, and everything in Heesu In Class 2 as an extended metaphor… WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE, REALLY???

"We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity." (The Alchemist, Paolo Coelho)

It gives the drama real dimension, some poetry if you will. I personally adore contrast and balance in storytelling, and what could be more contrasted than (seemingly) silly emotional high schoolers struggling to form new connections while trying to maintain old ones, and (seemingly) inanimate floating rocks suspended in the far-away unchanging sky? How do you reconciliate Small, Finite, Grounded reality of day-to-day life, with Immense, Infinite, Unreachable things? The drama, one episode after another, tells us: well actually, they're not so different…? Sometimes, that's what distinguishes "okay" writing from GOOD writing. Just as an example:

There's simply having Hee-su being dejected about Chan-young liking Ji-yu (while Seung-won actually pines for him)

and there's Hee-su feeling like he's suddenly and arbitrarily excluded from Chan-young's solar system, blind to the fact that he has his own Pluto (Seung-won) orbiting around him

I suppose the result is the same, but the meaning is delivered with more nuance—no plain flat colors, but shadows, gradients, and interesting hues. The cosmos is infinite, and impossible to apprehend in its entirety: Hee-su, similarly, has trouble seeing "the big picture" through his own limited world view, and remains firmly locked in a bubble of his own making—trying and failing to manipulate his environment to fit his desires.

When things don't work out for him, he ends up feeling like a sad insignificant star, rotating around his sun, Chan-young, but slowly comes to realize he's not defined by it. The cosmic metaphor is extended to every other character; they're all the center of their own story, even if they have side-story/background qualities (Hee-su's sisters, the lesbian student, the girl threatening to out Hee-su, the girl who is crushing on Hee-su, or Ho-sik and his newfound knitting hobby…), they're their own a star, with their own complex goals and wants, gravitating away and towards each other.

Hee-su's coming of age journey has him understand we're all the center of our own solar system, orbiting around each other and pulling in others, before they orbit around us in turn, each with our own trajectories, in the grand scheme of things. Space, or the universe at large, only seems uncomplicated and untangled (every shiny dot apparently fixed in the sky, nicely spaced away from one another) because we see it from afar. Anything from up-close reveals a whole other kind of complex web.

Stars die, feelings get crushed, asteroids crash, people fall in love. Stars are reborn, hearts change, we're all made of stardust etc, etc, etc,

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@arewedoneyet posted the original images which were in Thai, but I happened to find the English translation for them!

This paradise… was built with 'love', nurtured with 'revenge', and harvested through 'retribution' from GDH's LinkedIn

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Istg I attribute half of my electrolyte deficiencies to this show

There's me before watching when life gives you tangerines and there's me after. I will never be the same.

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Is it just me or has no one noticed that BSS's fighting was sung by the sml and sfl when they were drunk in ep 7???(I forgot their names lol) I straight screamed when I heard

"fighting haeyaji, fighting haeyaji, don't give it never, give it up yeah!"

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This show has me in a chokehold 🧎🧎

The Judge From Hell X Text Posts pt.1

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This analysis by @mrinafria is soo good. I think the show is teasing us with Da On leaning towards the dark side but it doesn't seem likely that he will actually see through his desire to kill "J". Like op pointed out, I have a feeling we are barreling towards an angsty ending 😭

I genuinely hope I'm proven wrong tho

I'll gladly let you kill me then.

-That promise, make sure you keep it.

So I think Daon's backstory is significant for us to understand a bit more about Han Daon as a character. He's got this huge scar from his childhood incident that he never really healed from. Also, he's no saint. We've seen him wavering in what he should/should not do more than once so far.

He knows giving police protection to criminals is a waste but still does it because it's the lawful thing to do. He wavers for a couple of seconds there when Kang Bitna offers to kill his parents' killer for him because the law cannot. From what I see, he's always walked on a thin line between what is right or wrong according to society's definition. He definitely has a violent streak in him; he's just never had to fully give in to that.

You bet he'd have ended up on the dark side after his parents' death if not for his noona who never gave up on him, turned him away, with her love and kindness, from a path that could have led him to darkness and uncertainty. Now that Detective Soyeong is gone, the person who showed him light is gone too. His only family after he'd lost his own, gone. And he's back to being that kid again who had so much unresolved hurt, trauma and angst against the law that didn't believe in him (a wound he still carries). Law that wasn't enough to give him his well-deserved justice. Back then, he had Soyeong who was a human and law abiding individual. Now, he has Kang Bitna aka Justitia, a demon who serves justice in her own way because she knows the human law is faulty. If Han Daon was guided to life and light back then because of Soyeong, would he then give in to death and darkness now, because he is already spiraling as it is and there's no one to bring him back to light?

Why do I feel Kang Bitna actually wouldn't want that? It was different back when she'd stabbed him, but the switch is flipped now, and I think she'd care very much about Han Daon's future and fate. The way she goes 'HAN DAON!' and 'Then you'll end up in hell too' and stares at him like she doesn't recognize this version of Daon--I've replayed that scene far too many times.

Because Bitna may say Daon's morality and tenacity to get to the truth is annoying, but I think she doesn't even know that she appreciates it, which is also why she gets so worked up every time she feels like Daon's faked his emotions or betrayed her with his words: she expects him to be on the side of truth and righteousness.

Even though we see her supporting Daon in the precap for eps 9 and 10, she might go out of her way and even risk her own existence to keep Daon away from darkness later, because now if something happens to him, she'd be the first one to cry.

A part of me also thinks Daon cannot go ALL the way with his revenge because he'd made a promise to Detective Soyeong to always be a detective first and do his job. It's his vengeance talking right now but once that wears off and reason kicks in, I don't think he'd want to kill somebody unlawfully, disrespecting the promise he made to his noona.

Or we could totally have a switch up with Bitna becoming the superego and Daon, the id. It'll be interesting to see if Bitna starts shifting gradually toward the 'unevil' side while helping Daon, having his back and protecting him. She might have to take Daon's life after all (deal with the Demon and all), but at a time when it'll hurt her THE MOST doing so. Maybe the power of Kylum can come to their rescue then, reviving Daon? It also makes me think if the 'Other Thing' you need for Kylum to work its divine magic is unconditional love/sacrificial love, where Bitna would have to willingly give up her life to revive Daon?

*cough* ^I take no responsibility for what I just said above thank you very much T-T

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I love secretaries who don't hesitate to call out their bosses' bullshit 🗣️🗣️

He really called his boss a deadbeat. Love to see it

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They make a great pair. The worst kidnapper in history and a kidnappee who will not only come back to said kidnapper after escaping, but comes up with a whole new plan that involves him continuing to be a hostage. Amazing.

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Adobe is going to spy on your projects. This is insane.

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Can someone please tell me what the song playing during the 1 hour 12 minute mark of ep 5 of love next door please 🥺🥺🥺

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So this might be a controversial take but I just saw the 9th episode of the trainee and the progression of Judy and Ba Mhee's relation isn't sitting well with me.

Granted, BM cheated on Tae due to her feeling lost and unloved and Judy just happened to be there to fill the void. However, it is obvious that Judy is crossing the line too often with BM, making it increasingly inappropriate (the scene in the window nook was too weird imo). That's not to say that Ryan and Jane are doing any better but atleast there is open communication from both ends, while Judy is just....there.

Idk, I've lost my train of thought but I'd love yalls thoughts on Judy-BM and RyanJane

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Food-related QL series

I love food and QL series make me happy, so obviously when they combine both, I can just have a very good time. 😁

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I'm genuinely loving this presentation and ngl, this is what got me to start watching and catch up to all the released episodes

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Camila Cabello's never be the same is the perfect song for TanFang

I said what I said

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Out of the lineup of GMMTVs 19 2023 series there are actually 15 I really want to watch - so here are those 15 in order from my least to most excited for.

15. Loneliness Society

A lonely 30yr old woman sees a man get into an accident, his family overhear her say she’s his girlfriend, she decides to keep up the lie, but starts to grow closer to his brother. I love Joss in a romcom! It has friends-lovers and a found family vibe I’m liking!

14. A Boss and A Babe (BL)

An e-sports player gets a job as an intern where the boss takes a liking to him. I wasn’t a fan of ForceBooks 1st series and I’m not a fan of most of this directors work, but I’m so excited to see a workplace Thai BL. Hopefully this changes all my preconceived notions!

13. *nly Friends (BL)

The story of 6 friends and how they all become entangled in each others love life. I think I’m the only one who’d put this BL so low on my list! It’s got KhaoFirst who I love and NeoMark who I’m intrigued by, and ForceBook who are fine, but the plot is everyone lying and cheating on each other - i think it may be too much angst for me!

12. Find Yourself

I am in love with 2 things about this, firstly it’s a noona romance and secondly it’s starring Nonkul (aka the love of my life) - he’s so good in romcoms. Now I have 2 Nonkul 2023 series to look forward to, this and the BL I Feel You Linger in the Air!

11. Faceless Love

Our lead has face blindness, he needs to hire an assistant to connect to him the outside world. This looks so cute - height difference! I really like Dew as a romantic lead and the chemistry was so strong and this is just the pilot trailer!

10. Beauty Newbie

This is based on the Korean webtoon where a girl who was b*llied gets plastic surgery. She begins university but one of her old classmates recognises her. Win & Baifern!!! 2 of my faves in a romcom! Their chemistry looks amazing and it sounds like it will air sooner!

9. Hidden Agenda (BL)

A boy decides to win over his crush he must learn about her from her ex-boyfriend, but her ex has conditions. I also didn’t love JoongDunks 1st series, but they have great chemistry! And there’s BoomAou as a couple! The plot looks really fun and it’s from the director of Tharntype/Lovely Writer who gets better with each series!

8. Midnight Museum

A boy gets a job at a museum, the museum has a cursed section that is forbidden. The leads in this!!! The owner of the museum is played by Tor and the other lead is Gun, they’re both so extremely talented! This look so intriguing and it has such a unique look - I’m so in!

7. Cherry Magic (BL)

Gmmtv are remaking Cherry Magic and TayNew are starring in it!? Unlike some people I’m so excited for this! I never thought TayNew would reunite for a BL! I think it’s going to be extremely different from the jdrama, but still so good! It’s director is one of the heads of gmmtv and his last project was Vice Versa - I have faith!

6. Cooking Crush (BL)

A medical student asks a chef to teach him to cook, but the chefs a terrible cook! I SCREAMED when OffGun appeared on my screen! We were not expecting anything, but look at all this cuteness! This looks like my new favourite adorable and heartwarming comfort series! Also Neo/Mark again? Is Mark Neos new partner?

5. Our Skyy 2 (BL)

Our Skyy is an episodic anthology series which continues the stories of BL series couples. We are getting 8 eps including: 1000 Stars, Bad Buddy, Eclipse and my most anticipated series Never Let Me Go etc. I knew we weren’t getting new EarthMix or OhmNanon series so I’m happy to get 1 episode of them! And P’Aofs behind this!

4. 23.5 (GL)

A shy girl (Ongsa) has a crush on a popular girl (Sun) the 2 start messaging, but Sun has no idea who she’s messaging. I’m not a huge fan of this plot, but their chemistry is INSANE and I love MilkLove making history by starring in gmmtv first ever GL! Also did you see how gorgeous they looked on that stage!

3. Last Twilight (BL)

A guy is struggling with debt, so he applies for the job of looking after a boy who will lose his sight in 180 Days. It seems like this encapsulates everything I love about all P’Aofs series -after 1000 stars and Bad Buddy I’ll watch anything he directs but this is his first original series! It looks so beautiful. JimmySeas dynamic fits perfectly!

2. Enigma

A new teachers arrival at a girls school, brings horrifying incidents, could black magic be the cause? I was expecting a romcom from Win/Prim, but this is an extremely dark thriller with romance & magic! Win/Prims chemistry is even better and Win looks soo gooood as this dark character! And it’s from the Gifted/F4 director!

1. Dangerous Romance (BL)

A rich, spoiled b*lly begins to be tutored by a classmate who has to work several jobs to support his brother. THIS is the angsty, dark hate to love story I’ve been waiting for! Also I’m so happy to see Perth in a new BL, but I’m thrilled that Chimon is finally the main lead in a BL! I’ve been waiting so many years

I first watched the live show for 2021 and it’s become such a fun tradition! And there’s such a mix this year of the OG pillars of gmmtv BLs and the newer generation! But almost everything looks so good, the series not on my list just aren’t my taste. And I’m still waiting for my most anticipated 2022 series Never Let Me Go and Moonlight Chicken - which they announced will be airing in the next month!