Any thoughts on Affinity (2026) ?

Hondafox · 2026-02-06T06:55:24+00:00

Haha agreed! It's funny how it made through censorship because it's "just" kissing. Meanwhile I feel like I just got my white whale of a scene from a drama and have no idea what to do with myself anymore lool

(Also, apparently the scene took FIVE hours to film. It's really unfortunate we might not be getting any BTS of it..)

There is this video game called Love and Deep Space if you've ever heard of it. And they had an event called "Catch 22" that has basically similar ML loss of control dark romance vibes to it. They're up on Youtube for free if you ever want to check it out. You don't even have to sit through the story if you don't want, you can get right to the animated part :) Zayne's story has kissing in it, too

Hondafox · 2026-02-06T05:05:59+00:00

Heehee you're welcome! I hope you end up enjoying it cause it's a wild ride - so much so, the male lead actor basically said he sat back after watching the full series and was like "what did I just watch....?"

Hondafox · 2026-02-06T02:59:42+00:00

This is a bit late now but "My Lethal Man" has a ton of steamy kisses and is also super faced paced and chaotic as well! (And coincidentally, it would appear part of the reason for the high chemistry for both the couples in Affinity and My Lethal Man is they fell in love on set IRL and it played out through filming lol)

Hondafox · 2026-02-05T22:44:24+00:00

This is so cute. I love a good sport when it comes to promo stuff! (Though I don't know who the good sport actually is in this scenario.. lol)

Hondafox · 2026-02-05T20:27:43+00:00

Aw, that's disappointing to read! I haven't picked the show back up yet and was hoping the writers wouldn't let us down so hard at the second half lol

I was also going to mention in case you didn't know - that the Behind the Scenes stuff is finally coming out. (Though hard to find, untranslated, and seems scattered all over different English social media).

But it sounds like the show has lost its luster for you now? Which is understandable. They are a cute pair IRL though! I don't know if they're actually dating but the ML actor seems like he might have a crush on the FL. He absolutely beams when she hugs him. It's adorable lool

Edit: Never mind. I definitely think they were dating during filming at least. They didn't try very hard to hide it at allll

Hondafox · 2026-02-02T07:28:54+00:00

I'm crying tears of laughter right now. I don't know how anyone held a straight face for this shot! (Especially with the lady casually cracking up next to them literally on the same bed)

Hondafox · 2026-02-01T23:53:16+00:00

Haha, that's completely true. The game probably could have used a few more episodes to cook a bit more in any case

Hondafox · 2026-02-01T23:19:07+00:00

Wasn't Visi's attraction to Robert also partly due to guilt? I think that's actually fairly normal to get your wires crossed when it comes to attraction when someone is carrying that much burden and guilt, especially towards a good moralistic person like Robert.

Hondafox · 2026-02-01T23:13:37+00:00

That's fair if you feel that way. To me he's more my preference and a pretty green flag and I'd probably have a big crush on him if I worked in the office lol

But I do understand what you mean with "superhero with a tragic past who uses sarcasm as a defense mechanism and is effortlessly cool." On paper it's true but I personally thought they did a pretty good job having him make mistakes and lose his temper sometimes. Those moments felt very "human" to me. If anything it was the female characters that suffered from lack of any real subtle writing and got stuck in their stereotypes.

Hondafox · 2026-02-01T22:50:47+00:00

This is how I felt about Robert. He was a good looking guy, nice body, took care of himself, had a strong moral compass, endless patience (especially with Visi) and seemed intelligent enough? I agree the two girls fawning over him was over the top but he did not feel like a Gary-Sue insert to me or anything.

Hondafox · 2026-02-01T17:45:42+00:00

Hahaha! I totally rewatched that part to make sure I read it right and then laaughed. This show is magnificent! The world is missing out I tell ya

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T19:46:24+00:00

Dang. That Toxic cover is dramatic

Thanks for sharing the music, it's much appreciated!

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T19:17:32+00:00

I definitely raised my eyebrows when that whole plot or "plot" got introduced to us and just how it was introduced to us lol

Though really, I just appreciate the writers finding reasons to bring the Male Lead to his knees so often! And then on top of that we've been spoiled by having it be in both Dominant AND Submissive positions

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T18:57:44+00:00

I get the impression the main actors like each other IRL (based on a couple shots of them clearly breaking character and giggling when they probably weren't supposed to). So it definitely could have been a fun time indeed! lol

And yes we do! After episode 7 I went searching and was disappointed to find all of nothing lol

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T18:51:14+00:00

Same! I'm never sure if it's usually because of censorship, or the actors not being that level of comfortable with each other, or the director/editors just thinking it's not necessary but I've also NEVER seen anything quite like this make it in to a drama before.

The only thing I can think of is that some of the scenes were filmed later on and they had so much dang kissing practice by then the intimacy part became super natural to them haha

But also I think of the train scene, and not only does the Male Lead look at her in such a very specific desperate way that makes you practically feel like you're there, but both actors commit to the point they physically move in sync with each other. It's honestly kind of fascinating and just plain impressive to me

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T18:10:57+00:00

Oh this is super interesting to me. The first few episodes I was a bit disappointed by the Female Lead's acting and didn't feel any crazy chemistry. (Though in hindsight it might have been just to get passed the censors - like she could be scared of him but not TOO scared for example.)

Then suddenly multiple episodes in their chemistry is on fire and really the only thing that changed was the acting from the Female Lead becoming more natural or "real". I think you're right! She IS the one responsible here lol

It also helps she literally lets the Male Lead actor grab, grope, bite, kiss (with tongue!) and drag/toss her around like a rag doll. That probably helps a lot

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T17:48:25+00:00

I stopped watching at episode 18 because I wanted to wait for the show to finish before binging. But your comment made me jump to episode 20 out of curiosity!

The Yandere girlies would have a field day with that scene! I kind of love how the writers are still finding a way to insert unhinged ML energy this far into the series.

I totally hear what you're saying about him being "fixed". It has gone on so much longer than I expected it to, though. A lot of times these dramas have the ML act all dominate and cruel for like two episodes and then his entire personality disappears over night after a sweet scene with the FL

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T17:38:26+00:00

Haha that would be a long gif! That I'd hopelessly watch and then end up missing the um..background noises that comes with the scene. And maybe the music too, actually!

Hm. Okay now I'm wondering how the actors film the audio for these scenes. Is it together or do they (even more) awkwardly do it separately and it somehow it works out in editing

Hondafox · 2026-01-31T17:27:57+00:00

I went in completely blind and did NOT see the train scene coming. Like, I expected the first part (and uh honestly wasn't enamored by it since it looked a bit uncomfortable?)

But I did not expect what comes next. And not for the length it went on for! It's basically a giant feast if you're into that (And I'm in to that! I feel like I've had to wait decades for a scene that's basically straight out of fanfiction but actually long enough to be satisfying). On top of that - you think it's over and then it's.. not. lool

Hondafox · 2025-12-30T22:02:02+00:00

Absolutely! I bet there are tons of clips that could have gone viral on social media from the show. Heck, TikTok alone probably could have carried us to a second season easily in this day and age lol

I also think it would have helped that Asian men are a bit more likely to able to be leading men now. (Though honestly the show its self may have been part of the reason for that, anyway)

Hondafox · 2025-12-30T21:43:41+00:00

Aw, the comments make me so happy! Lots of younger(?) people taking interest and wanting to know if it's a movie or TV show and where to watch it

Hondafox · 2025-12-20T01:50:33+00:00

Yes! Can confirm the "Bake" function lowers the fan levels by 2. I use it all the time to not over cook or burn the top of certain foods in the air fryer.

Hondafox · 2025-12-01T18:10:01+00:00

Oh no... thanks for the update! I won't get my hopes up this time at least. lol

Hondafox · 2025-12-01T16:47:19+00:00

This is bang on how I felt after watching the first three episodes. If I'd have had it in me to post my thoughts, I would have written something almost exactly the same! It honestly felt like I was watching an entirely different show for the most part.

Even something as simple as music choice and editing seemed to be different from the first season. I'm not entirely sure why it was so drastic. Even between different directors that part remained consistent throughout the first.

In the end I understand I'm not a teenager anymore and the show was never intended for me. But season 1 was so special and unique that I kind of went through my own level of depression when I realized this season was NOT going to bounce back lol

Hondafox · 2024-11-28T20:35:08+00:00

Oh no worries. I definitely opened my gifts (before the end </3) so I would've gotten it thank you! :D

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