I think all of us readers immediately realized that Jooan’s “love” for Hajin was nothing more than an idealized crush, shaped by nostalgia and cherished childhood memories. He held onto those memories so dearly that he misinterpreted them well into adulthood, which distracted him from a new love that had been slowly and steadily growing in his heart, fueled by Seojoon’s constant presence and silent care. I mean, all it took was Seojoon’s dazzling smile for Jooan to suddenly say “I remember now.” In that moment, he remembered why he had felt so drawn to that shy Asian boy ten years earlier in the first place, and even which type of roses was his favorite flower. That scene perfectly showed that those feelings had always been there, just buried and overshadowed by his lingering attachment to the past. I also love how Seojoon let his blond curls down after realizing how deeply he actually cared for Jooan. To me, it kind of symbolized that he was finally on the right path to finding the person he was truly meant to be with. His true destined partner. Another moment that really got me was when Jooan said “Now I have both my treasures back.” Getting his beloved teddy bear back from Hajin after twenty years felt like a circle finally coming to a close. Embracing the past, while opening up to the future.
Ngl, I got so invested in Jooan and Seojoon’s story that I almost forgot the main couple were Geonwoo and Hajin lol.
I love them all though. Geonwoo is such a green flag and his pure, honest heart was exactly what Hajin needed after being let down so many times in the past (first by his parents and then by the men in his life). Even though, in the end, it didn’t take Hajin too long to grow fond of Geonwoo’s kindness, it made perfect sense for him to struggle to express his feelings at first. You can be completely conscious of your feelings and know that the person in front of you is unlike anyone you’ve ever met before, but that doesn’t automatically erase the fears and insecurities created by past trauma. Geonwoo may have been the inexperienced one in the relationship, but thanks to him, Hajin was able to heal, which allowed him to grow so much as both a person and a partner. Even though it is true that Hajin’s past traumas initially made it difficult for him to trust Geonwoo’s intentions and fully commit to a serious relationship, those very experiences also helped him recognize the sincerity of Geonwoo’s feelings. Having been hurt in the past, Hajin had learned the importance of building trust before diving headfirst into a relationship, so this time he approached things more cautiously. He took the time to truly get to know Geonwoo and evaluate his intentions, which ultimately allowed their relationship to develop on a much stronger and healthier foundation. They were able to come so far not only thanks to the strength of their passionate love, but also their unwavering commitment, their trust in each other and (above all!) their willingness to communicate. Soulmates fr.
I think all of us readers immediately realized that Jooan’s “love” for Hajin was nothing more than an idealized crush, shaped by nostalgia and cherished childhood memories. He held onto those memories so dearly that he misinterpreted them well into adulthood, which distracted him from a new love that had been slowly and steadily growing in his heart, fueled by Seojoon’s constant presence and silent care.
I mean, all it took was Seojoon’s dazzling smile for Jooan to suddenly say “I remember now.” In that moment, he remembered why he had felt so drawn to that shy Asian boy ten years earlier in the first place, and even which type of roses was his favorite flower. That scene perfectly showed that those feelings had always been there, just buried and overshadowed by his lingering attachment to the past.
I also love how Seojoon let his blond curls down after realizing how deeply he actually cared for Jooan. To me, it kind of symbolized that he was finally on the right path to finding the person he was truly meant to be with. His true destined partner.
Another moment that really got me was when Jooan said “Now I have both my treasures back.” Getting his beloved teddy bear back from Hajin after twenty years felt like a circle finally coming to a close. Embracing the past, while opening up to the future.
Ngl, I got so invested in Jooan and Seojoon’s story that I almost forgot the main couple were Geonwoo and Hajin lol.
I love them all though. Geonwoo is such a green flag and his pure, honest heart was exactly what Hajin needed after being let down so many times in the past (first by his parents and then by the men in his life).
Even though, in the end, it didn’t take Hajin too long to grow fond of Geonwoo’s kindness, it made perfect sense for him to struggle to express his feelings at first. You can be completely conscious of your feelings and know that the person in front of you is unlike anyone you’ve ever met before, but that doesn’t automatically erase the fears and insecurities created by past trauma.
Geonwoo may have been the inexperienced one in the relationship, but thanks to him, Hajin was able to heal, which allowed him to grow so much as both a person and a partner.
Even though it is true that Hajin’s past traumas initially made it difficult for him to trust Geonwoo’s intentions and fully commit to a serious relationship, those very experiences also helped him recognize the sincerity of Geonwoo’s feelings. Having been hurt in the past, Hajin had learned the importance of building trust before diving headfirst into a relationship, so this time he approached things more cautiously. He took the time to truly get to know Geonwoo and evaluate his intentions, which ultimately allowed their relationship to develop on a much stronger and healthier foundation.
They were able to come so far not only thanks to the strength of their passionate love, but also their unwavering commitment, their trust in each other and (above all!) their willingness to communicate. Soulmates fr.
Peanut is the real MVP though!!!