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[drrav3nb]

The Nature of Do-young and Dong-soo's Relationship

To start, I want to bring up how Do-young himself categorises their relationship, comparing it to Moon Sang-guk and Kim Jae-yeol.

This in itself is interesting because it shows just how aware and conscious he is of how closely they mirror their enemies. But what's even more interesting is the framing of this moment and this scene in general. Do-young and Dong-soo are sitting down, side by side, equal in height and distance. But does this mean that their relationship is now balanced? No and this is enforced by Do-young's answer to Dong-soo's question.

"They're like us. An attorney and a client."

By bringing up their roles in their relationship, Do-young emphasises the power dynamic in their partnership. Dong-soo is his attorney, hired by him to serve the his [the client's] needs. The same way that it may seem like Moon Sang-guk and Kim Jae-yeol have equal levels of power, it's clear who wields the sword and who buckles beneath it's weight.

This is made even more clear throughout the episode as we see Dong-soo coming up with clever plans to further the success of Do-young's business. However, unlike in previous episodes, Dong-soo receives verbal praise and recognition from Do-young, an act that pleases Dong-soo and continues to embolden him throughout the episode, leading him to make more daring moves on behalf of their joint goal.

One of these daring acts is when Dong-soo decides to visit Kim Jae-yeol in hospital in order to increase his distrust in Moon Sang-guk. However, this visit leads to Dong-soo almost losing his own life as he gets attacked by Jae-yeol's bodyguard. But while Dong-soo tries to fight him off, who comes to his rescue, who saves him from near death?

Do-young.

This singular moment bares so much significance in their relationship because this act is not only intimate, it's personal. Not only is this filmed in such a way to reflect this but Dong-soo's expression communicates just how pivotal this was!

In the past, Do-young has sent Oh-jae, his right-hand man, to save Dong-soo from a rival gang's attempts to hurt him. But for the man himself to come down from his throne and personally prevent such an attack speaks volumes. But what's interesting about this scene is their power dynamic remains unchanged. Do-young doesn't even help Dong-soo up, he looks down on him, fixing him into submission by a mere glance, a powerful gaze.

This formidable control that Do-young has over Dong-soo is shown throughout the episode. From Do-young's mere presence being a motivation for Dong-soo to brutally beat up the Family Gang's leader, and his need for Do-young's validation inspiring him to take even more dangerous risks.

But the moment that enforces this the most for me is how Dong-soo reacts when Do-young answers his phone call. Now after learning that Kim Jae-yeol's arrest was suspended, Do-young ignores Dong-soo's call earlier in the episode, punishing him for failing to achieve their plans. But later on, when Dong-soo calls him again, Do-young picks up and this is how Dong-soo reacts.

Not only was Dong-soo holding his breath as the phone was ringing, but when he hears that he's been connected, Dong-soo inhales deeply, almost out of relief, as if this mere action was a gift from God, a sign that he was back in his good graces.

This hold that Do-young has on him is even further enforced when Beom-jae warns him that the gangster is using him for his own goals, to which Dong-soo replies:

"So what? To catch Moon Sang-guk, I need Seo Do-young too."

Dong-soo acknowledges that he's being used and accepts it, the same way that he accepts Do-young's gifts, which he was given even more of in this episode! And it's this power dynamic based on validation and submission that is at the core of their relationship.

Dong-soo allows himself to be moulded into whatever Do-young desires/needs and in return Do-young gives Dong-soo special treatment, allowing him to make decisions on behalf his business and share his power. And it's these components of their partnership that keep them balanced and their relationship intact. Both of them know their roles and the mutual benefits they receive from their alliance. It's this awareness that will keep them together and help them to become stronger than their enemies. (at least I hope🥺️😭)

[theongp]

Something lighthearted before the storm i guess 😂

Me deepdived into the world of homoerotic undertone kdrama for 4 months

[shhhsoftnwet]

Crush

[mushiemadarame]

real friends grab each other by the scruff of the neck

⇢ Cha Seo Won as Yoon Tae Joon and Han Do Woo as Kim Dong Hee (Unintentional Love Story, 2023)

for @khaotunq

+ bonus, a sack of potatoes:

[atherea]

so @forrealjanya and I are deep in watching vincenzo... i have a new himbo son

[craftyquirkywriter]

He arrives there and they instantly arrive to the conclusion that he is here to meet their boss😅

[skylessknights]

EVILIVE 악인전기 (2023) EPISODE 6

[alejunsu]

A Breeze of Love EP5

[drrav3nb]

😳😳😳

[imswansong]

just hakyun putting his hands around kyk’s tiny tiny waist whenever they hug

[eremin0109]

Okay but the fact that throughout their confrontation at the beginning of episode 4, Do young doesn't ONCE raise a hand against Dong soo. Like he looks a bit taken aback when Dong soo catches the knife in his hand and immediately asks him to let go. Then, he has no problem viciously kicking Beom jae but when Dong soo wraps his body around his brother, Do young immediately stops. Not to mention, when Dong soo winces because of his knife wound, Do young notice and again he IMMEDIATELY tells his subordinate to get him help. Like SIR????

[theongp]

Cutest behind the scenes yet

"Of course, an acting God..."

KYK: *fangirling*

No one can escape Shin Ha Gyun's charm.

"Dongsoo's expression becomes brighter after Doyoung's hug" Aww 🥺

I never think I have size gap and height difference kink until these gang boss boyfriends came into the house. Standing close to each other is enough to make me crazy but hugging??? *screaming crying foaming at the mouth*

[shhhsoftnwet]

Lamb Loose (by @a-very-fond-farewell) AU where they slow dance to Etta Jones’ “Don’t Go To Strangers” after a big fight, an amnesiac Doyoung thinking that Dongsoo must have missed his wife very much, but as much as he hated to admit it, is actually missing the old Seo Doyoung

[xiaolanhua]

Fake It Till You Make It 装腔启示录 (2023) Dir. by Li Mo – Episode 10

[junkobato]

Upcoming Kdrama April 2024 💚

5/4: Parasyte: the Grey with Jeon So Nee, Koo Kyo Hwan. 6 episodes; mystery, horror, sci-fi.

8/4: Lovely Runner with Byun Woo Suk, Kim Hye Yoon. 12 episodes; fantasy, rom-com.

10/4: Blood Free with Han Hyo Joo, Joo Ji Hoon, Lee Hee Joon. 10 episodes; thriller, sci-fi.

13/4: Missing Crown Prince with Soo Ho, Hong Yeji, Kim Min Gyu. 20 episodes; historical, rom-com.

19/4: Chief Detective 1958 with Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Seo Eun Soo. 10 episodes; action, thriller, comedy.

26/4: Goodbye Earth with Ahn Eun Jin, Yoo Ah In, Jeon Sung Woo. 12 episodes; thriller, sci-fi.

Lee Je Hoon is back!

[skylessknights]

*Do-young in the middle of killing someone*

Dong-soo: W-Wait...STOP!

Do-young: 🙄