#Ship: Henlex

[delicatefestcloud]

I'M LOSING IT STOP CALLING THEM HENLEX/HALEX ETC THOSE ARE SO FKN UGLY OMG

they already have a ship name!!! it's FIRSTPRINCE!!! use that!!!!

[henlex]

The cameraman cant run away in a fancam

[caelestee]

never tell me the odds ❤️💙

from RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, which everyone should go read right now because i am never going to shut up about it anytime soon ((pls click for better quality!!!!))

[ateezaligned]

How OnlyOneOf portrayed queer relationships and dynamics in libidO, w a hint of good ol’ yearning

(disclaimer: this strictly about the mv and in no way I’m implying these dynamics are translated to real life and their friendships if u suggest that ill kick you, don’t ship real ppl romantically pls)

The storyline of Instinct pt. 1 tell us this album is focused on self-discovery and how young people repress their “urges”, but the way all three subplots play with this concept is super fascinating!

The KB/Yoojung situation (which is my favorite subplot!!): From my point of view, Yoojung and KB show a relationship that is just blossoming. The song starts with tying up Yoojung’s hands, he is being contained, and his lyrics are literally “I’m attracted for no reason”, now I looked up other translations besides the original and it also has to do with being ‘pulled’, like Yoojung is being pulled into this relationship for ‘no reason’, he thinks he needs one to fall in love with another man. Rationalizing your feelings is a way to separate yourself from them. Therefore, Yoojung plays the more hesitant part, he overthinks, his super ego policing strongly what he feels.

On the other hand, KB is seen initiating most of the physical contact between them, and he does it in a way that makes it easy for Yoojung to pull back if he doesn’t want it. KB is also always at least an arm away, inside a comfortable space for Yoojung to reach for him if he wants to. In their first scene of close contact, Yoojung is the one laying his head on KB’s shoulder, and he keeps control of their closeness throughout the whole video, despite KB breaking it with the soft touches we see, such as fixing Yoojung’s hair or putting his hand on his shoulder in the beach scene. And all this gentle-ness contrasts so well, bc we also see KB’s character initiating contact with others! He pulls Junji for a hug when both of them are shirtless and he does it so nonchalantly! It’s obvious he is okay with /more/, but he respects Yoojung’s boundaries and never pushes.

The scooter scene is great, bc we can see Yoojung hugging and pressing their thighs and putting his hands in the air, he feels more carefree, he was able to get past his own inhibitions and it’s so great to see.

So Yoojung and KB's is like a first relationship: you are stepping on eggshells, you don’t know what you’re doing or looking for. A lot of queer people start dating into adulthood, and even with previous ‘straight’ dating experience, everything is so incredibly new! And it’s great but also anxiety inducing and frustrating.

Then, there’s Rie and Junji. A thing I found incredibly interesting is that in every scene of them (except two) they’re already in contact. In the car they’re holding hands, and when they’re hugging and eating lollipops, and back to back in the basketball court, we don’t know who started it, but it doesn’t matter because Junji and Rie are equals and stand on the same ground of mutual love, respect and experience, they’re having fun and smiling at one another, even when they’re playing basketball face to face, their eyes are on each other and its playful and great. Rie has one of the best lyrics in the song that is “I trust youand I accept it”. Junji and Rie don’t need to fight their instincts, really, because they know everything is reciprocated and their libido (not as in sexual drive but as in life energy) is matched in the other, they have trust over everything else, and this can also be shown in the only scene where Rie lays his head on Junji’s back, he’s supporting himself on his partner and Junji accepts it because relationships aren’t only fun but also healing and giving someone a place to rest. And Junji does his part and bandages Rie’s wounds, which @henlex pointed out as a Achilles and Patroclus reference, being these basically the top tier of gay love and companionship, when Patroclus died (represented by Rie), Achilles dies avenging him, asking for their ashes to be mixed so they could be forever one. So yeah, let’s yearn for something like this gays.

Finally, the trio. They’re the first ones to have their solo scenes, and you can see Love in the bathtub, he is naked and exposed, playing with some rosemary leaves (yeah I went to someone and asked them if they recognised the plant leave me alone). Rosemary used to be given to Aphrodite bc it was used as an aphrodisiac. It also represents fidelity. Yeah. So Love is playing with fidelity, basically. Many thoughts were thought.

Then, Nine and Mill are a continuous contrast throughout the mv. While Nine is inside and laying on the floor, cozy and reading, Mill stands outside in the garden looking at the window. I’ve said it before but I think it’s really important the way Mill’s character portrays one of the harsher parts of queerness that is that “other-ness”. You’re just an observant, and you want in and to be yourself with your friends and participate in those rituals, but something inside you doesn’t allow you to. In here, though, is not just ‘I want to identify with my straight friends’ but ‘I want to be free like these other gays, why can’t I do it?’.

Nine and Love’s relationship doesn’t really show a lot of romantic moments, in fact, I can’t really think about something between them that was, intimate and sensual? yes, but not romantic. Which is completely okay. Sex is not something bad, and gay sex is constantly demonized. Casual sex is okay and sex with friends and whatever, as long as everyone involved is a consenting adult, sex is okay. So to me, Love and Nine are friends, the arm around the neck seemed casual and natural, they’re comfortable with each other, and they’re also comfortable with mill, as shown in the creek scene. They didn’t mind the audience (yeah this sounds kinky ik), both nine and love are pushing the boundaries, unlike kb. But pushing isn’t always wrong, per se.

Nine starts with the lyrics “leave it, libido, we’re like roots (…) mixing together with no rules”, while Love sings “don’t suppress it just accept it”. Both nine and love are clear with their intentions and instincts, their subconscious is not their enemy in any way, since both of them accept the relationship they have.

Meanwhile, Mill battles with his libido, but it’s not like Yoojung who has a partner that actually loves him, if Mill takes the chance and jumps, he doesn’t know where he is going to land. In the whole video, not even once Mill touches someone else, even if he desperately wants to (Yongsoo did a great acting work I’m still so amazed!!). The yearning and pining over Love, who pulls him in and gazes at him, is such a good concept, because even if Love is giving him all the signals that there is (he is with another boy openly, allows close contact and shows himself in front of mill), Mill will still doubt himself and what he is doing. Hesitation and all, he takes a leap of faith in that one scene where he approaches Nine and Love, and keeps eye contact.

Now here is where the controversial crotch grabbing scene comes, and both Love and Nine sing. They say they’re walking over shallow water, so it’s not risky, they’re not gonna drown, and there’s no one around and they just “keep walking”. They do their thing with no care of what others may think. But also, Nine asks “what you need?” And “why can’t you see the light over there?” now, maybe after the whole no compromises he did catch feelings for Love, but Love, playing with fidelity as previously stated, answers “I’m gonna go where I feel like going”.

And then we have Mill’s rap. He talks about how this ‘experience’ can’t be compared to anything else but it’s an experiment. Now I know a thing or two about downplaying queer experiences, it isn’t unusual for gay ppl to look at things our younger selves did and think ‘how did I even passed as straight?’. Mill, even after saying it was just this experiment, says “you’re already putting a period, that doesn’t end things”. So, my guess, since after that we don’t see them directly interacting unlike the other couples, is that it all fell apart. Love, having the upper hand in the whole dynamic, didn’t have actual romantic feelings for any of the other boys, and he left them hanging.

While a bit heartbreaking, I think it’s important to point out that queer relationships are just like straight ones, and sometimes they end up in ruins, and it’s okay and its part of growing and discovering oneself!

So yeah, that’s my interpretation. This is like 1500 words. A whole essay. Hyperfixation is a bitch. I need a girlfriend.

[binniesoob]

i just got into onlyoneof since they wre all over my feed last night. i'm late to train 🥲 can you recommend any onlyoneof blogs? (its okay if they're multis)

oh my I feel u, I only discover them a month ago lol and look at me now...better late than never, my fren, don't worry!!

welcome to the fam!! 🦁

I definitely recommend checking out...

@ll-taeyeob and @taeyeobz are content goddess - follow for lots of clips, photos, stunning gifs !!

@bonknanab is simply hilarious - follow for amazing fanfics, memes, incorrect quotes, ship content !!

@henlex is such a big mood - follow for chef's kiss gifs, incorrect quotes, memes, moodboards, ships content !!

@ateezaligned and @emeraldbabygirl - I decease every damn time they post anything 💀👍 their cursed memes are no joke

@we-called-monsta-for-a-reason sees and deliver, we don't deserve them 😔 their gifs and memes are PURE GOLD

@junquisite is writing fics and scenarios !!

feel like I should mention @224-12 too cause they are spilling the facts so they deserve it

I love all of them and their content so so so muchh and they deserve the world, thank you for coming to my ted talk ✋😌💜

HOPE THIS WAS USEFUL !!

[pleasemeosaur]

Kpop Member Roles & First Impressions, "Wrong" Answers Only Edition

Pick any group and describe what you thought of each member when you were introduced to them.

OnlyOneOf

Love: Sub vocal, sub dancer, I honestly couldn't tell him and Nine apart at first (which is fucking hilarious now that I ship them and consider them two halves of the same braincell)

KB: Leader, main vocal, visual, I thought he looked like a kdrama actor or would sing for an ost

Rie: Main rapper, sub dancer, he reminded me of Suga from BTS bc he's so quiet and small but would probably spit fire given the chance

Yoojung: Lead vocal, visual, maknae, I thought he'd be the darling of the group bc he's got that pamper me vibe lmao

Junji: Lead rapper, visual, I took interest in him first bc his long hair and outfits reminded me of a Street Fighter character hahahaha

Mill: Lead dancer, sub vocal, he reminded me of Dongwoo from Infinite bc of that cutie smile

Nine: Main dancer, sub rapper, he reminded me of Eunhyuk from SuperJunior bc he's got that impish charm and also big twink energy (no I will not be taking questions at this time)

Tagging: @onlyverries @henlex @onlyoneofyouuuuu @junquisite @we-called-monsta-for-a-reason @224-12 @foxpuppylove @ghostfeather @maliciouslycreative @parkmejeon004 @uh0paque @reformedcharacter @kookieisbaby & anyone else who wants to play

[lanie-meier]

Finally reading Red, White, and Royal Blue. Falling in love with Henry and Alex. What is their ship name? Henlex? Alery? Those don’t sound right.

[henlex]

The cutest hug in the world

[henlex]

Aren't they just the cutest

Almost kissing once again

[henlex]

Yejun said I think the fuck not

[henlex]

If anyone needs me I'll just be crying

[henlex]

[henlex]

I love how trying to censor them means basically nothing

[henlex]

Pt 2

Not Wonjun kissing wonhyuks arm🥺🥺🥺

[henlex]

Wonjun in the middle

[henlex]

I'm not sure what I'm seeing but I'm here for it