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Nah I might be deeping this too much but it felt oddly manipulative??? I haven't watched it back since obviously and I might be biased but it felt so weirddd

Like him telling Sam that the alleged 'boos' (which why they high-key gaslighting him into thinking it's him??) were pretty much because he's associating himself with Rob and that rob is like an ass or whatever he said I forgot and then Sam responding with the fact he's tryna get to know other people

Not only does this feel like Phillip trying to isolate Rob but he only really talked to Sam when he was like alone and clearly a bit more vulnerable than usual and it just gives a bit disingenuous??? Nah I'm deadass overthinking icl 😭

I am requesting help on finding a drama that has lots of angst for the male lead, specifically where the angst is the main focus or plot point. It does not need to be romance (I'd prefer it if not, actually) and preferably the younger the characters, the better (think teenager-young adult).

I have watched (at least partially) and enjoyed these dramas:

1. Study Group – Arguably one of my favourites. I love Ga-min's yearning to become better and how positive he was, even in hardships. Which made it so much more impactful whenever he wouldn't be so happy. I also adored how he was trying so hard to be smart when he had a talent for fighting! Also the background characters were amazing (especially Jun and the girls) and very comical. Huge plus about the minimal romance. Not too huge on the amount of action and the SML angst but deffo the best for me on the list.

2. Move to Heaven – I loved the main character so much. I felt so bad for him. From what I remember, the female lead was so sweet as well, which made me happy that he had her. Wasn't a huge fan of the uncle but I did >!feel bad for him when his backstory was revealed!<

3. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha – I loved the FL and ML chemistry, oh my god! I feel so bad for the ML in this and I feel like the dynamic was really there!

4. Weak Hero Class – I watched this before Study Group and while I liked it, I never really connected with Si-eun the way I did with Ga-min. I did adore Jun-tae and Su-ho though! But I wish I liked Si-eun more because his angst is genuinely delectable.

5. When I Fly Towards You – okay, I'm cheating a little since this is a c-drama but it captured everything I wanted in the best way possible. I feel so much empathy for Lu-rang and Su Zai Zai was such an energetic main character! I love the group dynamics and pretty much everything about it was chefs kiss! (I admit I didn't finish this though so it might've had a dissatisfying ending)

6. One: High School Heroes – I adore Ui-gyeom with all my heart, you don't understand. He's extremely tragic but in the best way possible. I only got up to episode 4 because >!he was about to become a vigilante and I'm a bit iffy about morally grey characters. But my friend said he gets better so I'm picking this up again when I get the chance.!<

7. Peach Trap – when I tell you I love peach trap, I love peach trap. I never thought I'd enjoy a harem this much but I really am! Doha is an amazing main character and while there isn't MUCH angst, I don't know, the way the actor portrays him makes it feel much heavier?

Now, here's a list of all the kdramas I've watched, or tried to:

Study Group, Weak Hero Class, One: Highschool Heroes, Move To Heaven, Peach Trap, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, The Good Bad Mother, Extracurricular, Squid Game, I Am Not A Robot, Love All Play (I don't know why I didn't finish this one), Cherry Blossoms After Winter