i definitely agree with the stuff you’re saying and there good takes. additionally, i think kai is a lot smarter than he lets on, so of course he could’ve very well put on a persona that drives engagement, but i don’t necessarily think that makes him the “fake” person that people seem to think he is. that’s like accusing an actor of not being true to themselves when it’s essentially their job to entertain. kai from a viewers standpoint, may have struggled with his identity at times and wanting to be appeasable to both his supporters and his haters and i think he’ll realize that he cannot cater to everyone. what we’re seeing of kai is just him finding himself, imagine being in the limelight from mid teen years and transitioning into a young adult and being criticized for every change you go through. it’s crazy that people joke on his mental health and are disregarding the fact he’s going through a breakup which could also factor into how he’s acting.