first, i usually find this trope annoying as well, but i think this girl has other intentions and fears playing in her actions that make her character complex.
atleast from what i presume, being in a rural, mostly conservative country - mr kwon being the sole reliant figure of hundreds of elders and as well as her own lack of understanding, exposure to gay/queer people, admiration for him, it’s clear there’s a struggle here.
these are all just my thoughts but,
1. with the environment and own person in mind she’s aware people rely on him, and she can be scared for his safety if he is anything but “normal” in her eyes. how will the village react? what will happen? the unknown is scary.
2. she may want things to be “stable”, abiding by heteronormative relationships as it was in the past. — in this case she mentions babies. so, reproduction, which is important for small village growth.
3. now, her admiration is a bit of a fine line. she might be hurt, confused - and would rather see someone of her sex to be with him.
OF COURSE, this does not excuse her behaviour/actions. i don’t promote this, but i think it’s clear she’s not just 1-dimensionally hating, and will have some clear-up or explanation. i’m actually intrigued to see how they shape her image, and showcase how ignorance can be portrayed in more rural communities.
first, i usually find this trope annoying as well, but i think this girl has other intentions and fears playing in her actions that make her character complex.
atleast from what i presume, being in a rural, mostly conservative country - mr kwon being the sole reliant figure of hundreds of elders and as well as her own lack of understanding, exposure to gay/queer people, admiration for him, it’s clear there’s a struggle here.
these are all just my thoughts but,
1. with the environment and own person in mind she’s aware people rely on him, and she can be scared for his safety if he is anything but “normal” in her eyes. how will the village react? what will happen? the unknown is scary.
2. she may want things to be “stable”, abiding by heteronormative relationships as it was in the past.
— in this case she mentions babies. so, reproduction, which is important for small village growth.
3. now, her admiration is a bit of a fine line. she might be hurt, confused - and would rather see someone of her sex to be with him.
OF COURSE, this does not excuse her behaviour/actions. i don’t promote this, but i think it’s clear she’s not just 1-dimensionally hating, and will have some clear-up or explanation. i’m actually intrigued to see how they shape her image, and showcase how ignorance can be portrayed in more rural communities.