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  1. The amount of content coming out and how much the show has blown up in Korea is crazy. The Dazed feature is out: http://www.dazedkorea.com/fashion/article/2354/detail.do

    Then they released the second Junsungho vlog which is a BTS of the shoot:

    Jeongwook posted a vlog of Kano's birthday party with the cast at Melted:

    And Daenyeol has just been cranking out all the good BTS content with his Season recap series and the vlog he made documenting his casting process and filming for the show. Like let me breathe, damn.

     

     

     

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  2. The Roomates are Roomating!!!

    Confirmation that they are indeed living together and probably not that long after they started dating. Ugh, they are just so happy and too precious for this world 😭. Hyungjun has also been posting episode reactions on his channel featuring the cast and Sissy/Hyeon from Season 1. Hyeon and Hyungjun are good friends and Hyeon performs in drag at Hyungjun's bar. 

     

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  3. 2 hours ago, Anonymous007 said:

    Correct me if I'm wrong but hyunjin and cheongkook are still on bad terms right? I haven't seen cheongkook share pics of him with hyunjin but everyone else. With the way hyunjin treated him on the show I wouldn't want to hangout with him after the season ends....

    I think this one group gathering celebrating the show/Junsungho's 200 days is the only interaction Hyungjin has had with the cast. And I think it was because it was something organized by the crew since they were also there. Even the picture with Minsung and Hyeongjoon look to he from the same night.

  4. I watched the vlog and read a trans of that interview JunSungho did and it was so cute. But I need people to realize that these are real people in a real relationship and not characters playing out a BL plot. These "fans" are reading into every little thing they say and do, take it out of context and spin it into some sort of problem. Like I saw a tweet under one of the posts from the interview where on of SH's friends joked that maybe he should have worked things out with Seonwoo, that was saying that Sungho must still be into Seonwoo and only picked Junsung because SW was indecisive. Did you not watch the last like 5 episodes where it was abundantly clear that Sungho was basically in love with Junsung? How about they have been together 6 months and still look at each other and act like they did back in January? How about they are all friends now and hang out? Seonwoo is not a villain or an obstacle, he's not trying to get between them and they are clearly not threatened by him since they spend all their time going to his business together. A lot of people also don't seem to understand bantering couples or that they clearly talk about issues they have off camera and can joke about them afterward. 

    Ugh, it makes me half hope they don't launch a couple channel if all people will do is try to create problems where they don't exist. They are together, they are clearly happy, and clearly secure in their relationship. Leave them alone and find your own romance!

    Whew, I really needed to get that off my chest, lol.

  5. 1 hour ago, fruitbtxt said:

    correct me if i’m wrong but didnt park hanbin get exposed as misogynistic… colourist…. fatphobic…. and overall a very problematic guy??? why are we celebrating him debuting and being friends with sunoo…? 

    The "evidence" was suspect because the Facebook layout in the screenshots of the alleged comments did not match up with what it should have been based on when they were said to be made. That plus the timestamps for the comments did not have the dates and just the "3h ago" thing. Either someone who knew him took screenshots at the time and sat on them to use them against him later (which is weird since he wasn't even a trainee), or someone made a fake profile and staged the whole thing (given the inconsistencies, likely).

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  6. 13 hours ago, oh my dora said:

    omg guys!!  @pyunkangyul @Shaandenigma @polander

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    I saw this and my soul ascended, lol. I also saw the clips of Junsung, Sungho, and Seonwoo reacting to the first ep, and neither SH or SW knew about Junsung's ex being on S1. SH was flipping out in a cute way and almost cried while Junsung tried to extricate himself from the doghouse, lol. Seonwoo had also asked Sungho if he was dating someone to which SH responded yes and then Junsung said he was also seeing someone while they looked at each other and smiled. So pretty much confirmed that they are still dating all these months later. The only way Season 3 can top this season is to have at least 3 endgame couples on JunSungho's level.

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  7. On 7/30/2023 at 5:20 PM, Nirgil said:

    I would also like to have a bit more narrow age distribution for future seasons because I think 12+ year age gap is pretty awkward for most people, and I doubt they have major difficulties in finding potential contestants for the show anyway. In addition to this it would be nice to get some more variety for the games (and more games in general to find out more about the preferences and personalities of the contestants) and activities because we've had the jenga game, carting, barbecue party and camping in both seasons now (I've only seen the official episodes though so I can't speak for the extra content on youtube for example).

    One thing I'm curious about is if they tell these businesses what they are filming since they clearly shut them down to film in. I imagine if they do say it's a gay dating program, it probably restricts them in where they film and do things. There were some different date venues between the seasons. Like in Season 1 they went parasailing off a hill and this one they did the skating rink and zip line. 

    I also like they don't do a lot of dumb challenges and games and just let them casually interact. There is a certain point where the activities get contrived just to create drama or have forced interactions. I think as is, production does enough to get different people interacting with the first come first served nature of picking the dates. I also think people naturally talk about themselves and share their personalities too.

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  8. 4 hours ago, oh my dora said:

    for s3, what are you guys hoping for? anything

    I'm hoping that the cast is as well balanced as this one. Like they were all at similar levels of attractiveness, all pretty assertive and sociable, and overall weren't prioritizing looks over personality and actual compatibility. I liked the season 1 cast but they were overall to focused on looks and wasted a lot of time in the house not talking to each other and making assumptions. I felt like this cast didn't have fixed impressions and were more open to getting to know everyone. It made things less predictable with matches but also led to better group dynamics. Just please don't have like one hot guy that everyone is fighting over.

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  9. Well we're almost to the finale and it's amazing how much content and storylines they got out of a single week in the house. Like would have thought the show would be over with JunSungho paired up, but no, we now have the Cryangle.  Min, Jin, Joon were stressing me out even though I'm not really invested in any of them. So much crying, angst and tension all of their own making. Hyungjin gives off a very erratic, borderline desperate energy in his pursuit of Minsung that's really offputting. I don't think he's like a horrible person, but I'm not feeling him with Minsung at all. I have more sympathy for Hyungjoon, but he sucks at resolving conflicts. I was surprised 2Hyungs had a full on argument though it felt very circular like they kept saying the same things until Hyungjin started crying the Hyungjoon backed down. I feel for Minsung's sense of guilt in having these guys fight over him and making the house environment tense. But like Seonwoo told him, he could take more initiative in sorting out his feelings rather than just sit back and have those two do all the work in winning his affections. In the end, I'm still on team Hyungjoon or bust. The only pro is that the triangle gave us this iconic Seonwoo reaction: 

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    The OG triangle resolved itself nicely with no hard feelings. I never felt it was that deep though with Seonwoo and Sungho so at some points it felt a little much. Seonwoo is really a good friend to Minsung and gives good advice and has a very good read on people. I also like how he admitted that he didn't decisively reject Yunghee because he liked the validation and attention. Yunghee really can't take a hint though that it's never gonna happen. That whole "99 times" thing was pretty cringe. 

    I realized Jeongwook and Yunghee are the same emotional age. Him saying he sorta hated Seonwoo for being "cold" to Yunghee when he isn't at all was pretty juvenile. I also just don't get how he can be that sprung over a 21 year old. I think he's still stuck on trying to get past his previous relationship by rushing into something with some new guy and got tunnel vision for YH. I hope he watches this back and has done some work on himself. 

    JunSungho are so whipped for each other it would be obnoxious if they weren't so cute, lol. The way Sungho went to wake Junsung up as soon as he got up and went and wrapped Junsung's arms around him to hug him was too adorable. Also the way his face lit up when he returned home and heard Junsung's voice, then he went over and hugged him and said he missed him even though it had only been like 1-2 hours since they last saw each other. The freaking "I love you" and "let's go to Sapporo and get stranded." They are just IT. 

    I'm really gonna be sad when this season is over because this cast was everything! Season 3 has their work cut out for them coming after this. But I think the production team is killing the dating reality show game, gay or straight. 

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  10. 7 hours ago, pyunkangyul said:

    Lol yeah I saw the vid, I really wonder what their relationship was like. They seem like pretty good friends now tho!

    I'm like 99.9% certain that Changmin was the boyfriend that Junsung's mom found out about and lost her shit over. So there's... that, lol. Outside of that, I can see where they would be attracted to each other but how the relationship would have broken down because of their vastly different communication styles and ways of showing affection. But it's good to see that they are still friends though.

    For my thoughts on the eps:

    JUNSUNGHO NATION WE WONNNNNNNN!!! It's kinda insane how we went from Sungho declaring on Day 1 that it was "100% platonic/0% romance" to Day 5 being the happiest he had ever been in his LIFE with Junsung and being attached to the hip. It was also very organic and doesn't seem like a forced or whirlwind connection. I also appreciate than Junsung was persistent and consistent in his pursuit of Sungho without being pushy or overbearing unlike a certain other individual I'll get to later. Their whole storlyine in this show was the makings of a New York Times bestselling romance. The editors also need awards for the the their work in stitching together those phone booth shots, the music, the filming angles, and also interweaving their joy to make the other BS around them bearble to watch. I will say they were a little obnoxious once they became THE house couple, especially when they had the nerve to want to raid Seonwoo's wardrobe for couple outfits then said all of his clothes were dull right in front his face. They did make up for it later in the chats and I like that they get along with everyone. The camp scenes were something else and there is no way they did not kiss at some point in the camper.

    My heart really went out to my sad gays Seonwoo and Jeongwook this episode. I don't think Seonwoo was really heartbroken over Sungho but I think came to some self-realizations through this process and is also just incredibly lonely. But I think going forward he can be more open and honest to others and not so much of a people pleaser. Jeongwook is still grieving his 8 year relationship and really isn't in the place to be dating especially a 21 year old like Yunghee. It's a blessing in disguise that ship sunk. I did think while watching the Seonwoo and Jeongwook could potentially have a connection if they interacted on a deeper level. Manifesting that crack ship into existence, lol.

    I think Yunghee is just riding the rest of the time living a Mariah Carey fantasy and I can't be mad at him. He's too young to sit around being a sad gay too.

    Now for the Bermuda Triangle. Everyone involved annoys me to varying degrees, but Hyungjin takes the cake as the worst. For one, he's way too domineering and overbearing with Minsung. Bombarding him over breakfast, the car arrangements, constantly inserting himself when ever Hjoon and Minsung are alone. Calm tf down. But I also think it's smarmy how he tries to act like Hjoon's friend in private then switches up when they're in the group. I understand Hjoon's feeling totally blindsided because Hjin says one thing and then behaves another way. I sympathize with Minsung's predicament because I wouldn't want to be stuck with two guys I'm torn over both in front of me in the same space all the time either. But he also needs to stop avoiding the conflict and at least tell them to chill out while he makes up his mind. I think Hjoon is more sensitive to not wanting to make Minsung uncomfortable which is why he backs down a lot and tries not to make it into a bigger issue. But Hjin just keeps demonstrating his lack of consideration for other people's feelings and it's making me root for Joon to come out on top or for Minsung to just cut both of them and go about his day.

    ALL than being said, I do love the friendship dynamics of this cast. Particularly I love the Seonwoo/Minsung, Yunghee/Hyungjoon, and Sungho/Jeongwook moments. Last season had good friend dynamics too, but this cast feels tighter knit and like they would remain a real friend group outside of the house. I know I would watch like a Real Boyfriends of Itaewon or something with them and hope they do Youtube content like the S1 cast does to see more of their casual interactions.

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  11. Late but my thoughts on the show as of ep. 9:

    I think I have finally pieced together that Seonwoo is actually very insecure and seeks external validation by getting attention from others. I remember after the age and job reveal, he had made a confessional comment that he felt like he was less desirable because he is one of the oldest (at his big age of 31) and is only a business owner, even though none of them are in better off financial positions. His Instagram was also giving sad, lonely gay.

    So take someone like that and put them in a house full of attractive guys, a few of which are vying for his attention and it's the perfect storm for the dynamic we see. He's not interested in a relationship with neither SH or YH, but he does like that they are consistently giving him attention and validation that he is desirable so he keeps stringing them along. The whole date with YH was awkward not just because it felt like promo for his gelato shop, but they both know he doesn't like YH. Yet, SW wouldn't just state it plainly when YH asked him a point blank yes or no. Because SW doesn't want YH to stop calling him and stroking his ego. Notice how he kept asking YH on what he thought made him (SW) special, but couldn't return the favor. He does it with Sungho too where he never misses an opportunity to remind him that he isn't his usual type and that he would have never gone for him outside the house.

    I lowkey believe that SW is only interested in entertaining SH because he's mad that JS (who he actually likes) isn't giving him the attention he craves. I bet if Junsung was also torn between SW and SH, SW would be doing everything to lock him down and treating SH like a rival. The preview adds to my feeling because he's laying it on thick after SH starts following JS around like a lovesick puppy after their amazing date. I want to like Seonwoo but he's really not showing any consideration to anyone else's feelings in trying to be the nice guy and isn't serious about anyone and just won't admit it.

    I made a complete 180 on Hyungjin after that BS he pulled with JW. He created unnecessary drama and was so callous for no reason. It was obvious JW only asked him out because they were the only two left and it was pretty clear did not think anything of that date as more then going to check-in on and hang out with his dog. It was very presumptuous to think he was now in love with Hyungjin. And even moreso when Hyungjin had to double down on the "I would have rather stayed at home" when JW made it clear that wasn’t his thought process at all. He has zero EQ and kinda full of himself.

    I really only see JunSungho and MinHyeongjoon as end game pairings. If JunSungho don't end up together, the better have been a Bachelor "I made the wrong choice and actually want the other one" reveal. They are so clearly couple material it's crazy.

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  12. 19 minutes ago, pyunkangyul said:

    Ummmm 🤨 get that man away from my boy because Hokeep seems honestly so messy

    It's a web drama apparently. I really can't with Hokeep because he went on a full on rant about BLs to turn around and make one and troll to promote it. Mess.

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  13. Did y'all forget that Taerae was in the BPlastics with Seowon and Woongki? He was always running with the gworls on the show and looked mad comfortable engaging on their shenanigans too. And as a church gay, I can spot my kind from a mile away. I had that church oppa's number from day one lol.

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  14. Okay, the producers really leveled up everything this season! The cast is so much more interesting and more upfront/proactive which makes for better television without feeling like everything is scripted or that the cast is self-producing for a good edit (except maybe Seonwoo but I'll get to thay later, lol). Also the cinematography is very good. Like there are some extremely beautiful shots. Feels more like watching a high quality drama than a reality show.

    Now for the meat of the show: the men. It goes without saying that Junsung and Sungho are THE couple. It's like watching a slow burn BL with those two. Even the way the speak to each other is like you can't even write this stuff. If Sungho plays himself and picks Seonwoo over Junsung, I may actually riot. 

    I'll preface my thoughts on Seonwoo with that I don't dislike him as a person and don't fault him for exploring all his options nor being all in on anyone because by this point in the show, it's only been 4 days. But what annoys me about him is that he wants to be liked and perceived well and ends up stringing everyone along in the process when it's pretty clear he doesn't really like any of the guys in the house. He doesn't really like Sungho because every chance he gets, he has to go on about how he isn't his type but because they are in the house (and he has to pick someone) he now thinks he's "special." Of course he says this to everyone but Sungho. Even when he had that convo with him in his room and then cornered him on the stairs it was more like he was annoyed that he had to compete with Junsung. They also don't have any chemistry. Seonwoo also isn't a clear communicator. His convo with Yunghee showed that because even though he ultimately said he wasn't interested, he did it in such a roundabout way that made it seem like Yunghee still had a chance. In short, I find Seonwoo very frustrating to watch.

    The others all feel like supporting characters and that Minsung/2HJ triangle is very confusing because I feel like they don't interact that much but still have all this drama? Don't really have an opinion on any pairing there but I like those guys individually and wish them the best! I feel a little bummed that no one seems all that interested in Jeongwook. But he also had gotten out of an 8 year relationship recently and probably doesn't need to jump into something serious anyway. He's also taking things in stride.

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  15. What I really find weird is the desperation for a gotcha moment when it comes to BTS members to to stick it to fans on whatever "side" they are on like one is so much better than the other. Both are equally prone to delusional and faulty logic to prove a point. And both project to push their own agenda that really has nothing to do with the idols as people but their own personal baggage around sexuality. Just a never ending cycle of pointing out splinters in other people's eyes when both have opposite ends of the same log lodged in their own. It's tedious, literally only happens around BTS, and drowns out better discourse and new topics. That's my two cents and I'll get off my soapbox.

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  16. 1 hour ago, rainbow halo said:

    insane predebut hanbin video just dropped 

    i wonder how widely circulated these types of videos are among kfans

    The way these videos drop on the DAILY. Like he was basically in a house predebut. Anyone still thinking he's straight is choosing not to see the obvious.

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  17. 6 minutes ago, bb8__ said:

    Idk anything about his twitter account but that man just has to speak and a damn purse falls out his mouth. People are being annoying like gay men can't go out clubbing in heterosexual clubs now? Lol i guess that's one way to dispel any rumors. 

    Or that women don't go to gay clubs and dance with men. I've been out to plenty of gay and straight clubs and danced with women at both and it meant nothing. I know alot of these people freaking out aren't even old enough to get into a club or drink, but the ones who can need to get out more, lol.

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  18. 4 hours ago, heedeungie said:

    ya’ll fellow gays help me. i have the biggest crush on my good friend, he claims to be “straight” yet he’s had no girlfriend ever (we’re both 15) he goes to the gym and knows i’m gay and is slightly homophobic (even though we always hangout 1:1 and have the craziest eye contact ever, like he wants to kiss me). idrk but if ya’ll can help give me the best signs or tricks to tell if he has crush on me ty babes xx 😘 

    Slightly homophobic is not worth your energy, lol. Just leave straight boys and closet cases alone. You'll never regret it.

  19. 4 hours ago, heedeungie said:

    ya’ll fellow gays help me. i have the biggest crush on my good friend, he claims to be “straight” yet he’s had no girlfriend ever (we’re both 15) he goes to the gym and knows i’m gay and is slightly homophobic (even though we always hangout 1:1 and have the craziest eye contact ever, like he wants to kiss me). idrk but if ya’ll can help give me the best signs or tricks to tell if he has crush on me ty babes xx 😘 

    Slightly homophobic is not worth your energy, lol. Just leave straight boys and closet cases alone. You'll never regret it.

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  20. 48 minutes ago, JJBB said:

    For me? Nothing meaningful that deserves the credit they give them. They have said supportive things here and there, the majority of them years ago (they have probably become more neutral because they are south korea fav sons and cultural ambassadors, practically). 

    That's the thing, they have quite a huge queer fanbase that loves projecting and making everything bigger than it is, and ups, ignore what they don't like. They have this idea of them that are allies, feminists, eco friendly...They even call Yoongi anticapitalist, sure boy he is. Like, I'm sorry, but muslim fans are saying Jk sung at the wc for them and the arabs. They are just projecting always, for them to feel better and think they care that much about some part of the fandom.  And, at the end, they are neutral. A lot of people have ideas that, sorry, being south korean men, i find so hard to believe. 

    That's what angers me. I like their music, i like their personalities, but they don't deserve that title. Like i seriously don't know what their political instances about anything are (and, honestly, knowing mine i think i want to be kept in the shadows to not be sad), but some fans paint them as almost activists. I just think they are probably not super conservative and not super liberal, just there in the middle (with differences between members, of course).

    I just really hate when the fandom does all this, being perceived as an ally should be something reserved for people that actually do the work, not the random famous person you idolize.

    Exactly. And like they literally make their living in an inherently exploitative industry. So why would they take a stance against worker exploitation when idol working conditions aren't exactly humane and balanced either? If they really wanted to be activists, they wouldn't have entered the system in the first place. 

    That's not to say I think they are morally bankrupt people or don't have liberal politics personally, but you can't say what they would or wouldn't do based on the very corporate and politically safe and neutral things they've done. I think people need to raise their standards and own that their own projecting is the root of their disappointment. And also accept that the people you go to for entertainment don't have to share your political views for you to be fans of them. 

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