#min jun

I absolutely, absolutely adore Business As Usual. I love how these two are SO extremely attracted to each other - like every single glance is charged, every kiss is an explosion, every pause feels like someone should hit the emergency button. I love how it shows that your feelings and your experiences shape your reality - how two people can live through the same story but carry it completely differently. It’s so quietly devastating and so real.

I love how Jin Hwan is trying to be less of a fuckboy (but come on - the flirting, the teasing, that dangerous smile that could bring nations to their knees - it’s in his DNA). I am so completely gone for him it’s honestly embarrassing. I love how Min Jun gives himself these tiny pep talks, trying to be braver, stronger, less scared, less insecure. That little “no need to be scared” moment? I melted. Baby boy you’re doing amazing.

Their smiles into kisses? Perfect. That little forehead kiss? Soul-healing. The way Jin Hwan looks like he’s about to devour Min Jun every time they get within six inches of each other? Honestly, good for him. Good for ME.

And those make out scenes? Blessed. Sacred. Steamy in a way that felt deeply personal.

Next week is the LAST EPISODE and I’m already grieving. Even if I hadn’t seen the preview, I would’ve guessed exactly what was coming: Min Jun pulling one last disappearing act by pushing Jin Hwan away, being emotionally constipated one final time before realizing, way too late, that he actually wants to be with him. Classic. But is it too late? It’s never too late in BL if you run fast enough. So yes - we’re manifesting an airport sprint. Get your sneakers on, Min Jun.

This show isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, but it’s been refreshing. It really leans into how differently people can experience love and pain - and how the same moment can live in two people’s memories in totally opposite ways. Even if it ends like most BLs, a little rushed, a little safe, I’ll still treasure it. I’ll always remember the ride.

And Jin Hwan.

I’ll always remember HIM.

And that GODDAMN smile.

Ok, now that I’ve calmed down a little… I might have been a bit too taken with Jin Hwan’s dangerous smile and gorgeous everything, and completely forgotten (or knowingly ignored) the fact that I actually agreed with Min Jun’s doubts in the first place.

Because let’s be honest - Jin Hwan’s flirty attitude and extreme closeness with Woo Hyeok even made me a little uneasy. When we were watching from Min Jun’s perspective, it genuinely felt like there were no boundaries at all. And when a relationship is that new, it’s totally normal not to want to voice every concern out of fear of seeming possessive or needy. Add a good amount of insecurity and self-doubt, and boom: the perfect storm for miscommunication and misunderstandings.

But then we got Jin Hwan’s POV.

For us, it was suddenly so clear. They were just really good friends. What we thought were blurred lines were actually Jin Hwan being a flustered loser around Min Jun, and Woo Hyeok being the ultimate wingman - giving thoughtful advice, being there for his friend, and straight up blocking distractions (never forgetting that scene).

So yes, Min Jun did gaslight himself. He convinced himself of things that weren’t true. Jin Hwan wasn’t badmouthing him. He wasn’t playing the field.

BUT his feelings were still valid. The vibe between Jin Hwan and Woo Hyeok was questionable at times. And when nothing is being clearly discussed, those feelings don’t just disappear - they fester.

I did say in my first review, “Min Jun isn’t crazy. He’s uncommunicative, maybe a bit too insecure, sure—but he’s not pulling this out of thin air.” And then I turned around and contradicted myself like five minutes later.

The truth is: Yes, Min Jun is doubling down in ways he doesn’t have to. But even when you finally realize you were wrong about something, reconstructing your feelings? Processing that? That’s a whole separate mountain to climb. Sometimes going back is harder than moving forward.

And another thing - we saw everything from Jin Hwan’s eyes, but Min Jun? He only got a handful of words. Quick explanations that, let’s be real, could easily sound like well-rehearsed excuses. Even if he’s starting to realize Jin Hwan might be telling the truth, what’s the proof? How do you know?

Like, who’s to say Jin Hwan didn’t lie about that phone call with Woo Hyeok? Min Jun can choose to believe it, sure - but he’ll never get to go back and actually see that moment. He wasn’t there. He can’t read Jin Hwan’s mind. All he has is Jin Hwan’s word… and his own spiral of conflicting emotions.

It’s Jin Hwan’s calm confidence versus Min Jun’s unresolved trauma.

Belief versus memory.

A tough, tough spot to be in.

So maybe… I do actually get where Min Jun’s coming from.

UGH. FINE.

I’ll endure one more episode of Min Jun’s pouty indecisiveness.

Here is my first (a bit too angry) take lol: