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Beyond the Bar 2025: Episode 10

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svt fic rec (mostly nc-17; minwon, jeongcheol, multis + other)
MINWON
"come and find out". au: piercer!ww. oneshot, 2k. nc-17.
Wonwoo's a piercer, Mingyu's one of his old clients.
"all that lingers". omegaverse: omega!ww, alpha!mg. oneshot, 4k. r.
You know things are bad when your alpha starts nesting.
"heart-shaped box". assassin!au. oneshot, 6k. nc-17.
“W-Where… am I? Who are you?”
Mingyu’s mouth presses into a tight line. The act is almost convincing. Almost.
“Really?” Mingyu’s voice is flat. Unimpressed. “We’re doing this?”
"how easy this should be". au. oneshot, 6k. nc-17.
Mingyu gets dumped before Joshua's wedding and is sad about it, Jeon Wonwoo might the right man to do something about it
"love you like oxygen". hanahaki disease!au. oneshot, 8k. r.
There are over five thousand citizens with Hanahaki in South Korea. Jeon Wonwoo is one of them.
"all the love we unravel". au: commoner!ww, idol!mg. oneshot, 9k. nc-17.
It takes a rainy night and a heartfelt plea for Wonwoo to let out a drop of the decades' worth of feelings he's been bottling up for Mingyu.
"running to you (out of time)". au: vampire!ww. oneshot, 29k. nc-17.
Wonwoo doesn’t believe in holiness, could never even begin to fathom the concept when he himself is everything that goes against it, everything that is foul and ugly and wrong, but Mingyu’s kiss feels close to it, a divine promise of salvation pressed to his lips.
"these nights with you (the rest of my life won't compare)". historical royalty!au, omegaverse: alpha prince!ww, alpha royal guard!mg. 6 chapters, 71k. nc-17.
When Mingyu was 8, he promised Wonwoo that when he grows up, he would stay by his side to protect him forever.
When Mingyu turns 20, he starts his duties as the Alpha Royal Guard Kim. It’s just that reuniting with Alpha Prince Wonwoo does not go the way he expected.
JEONGCHEOL
"the affect of angels: intimate metaphor in pre-modern encounters with the divine". au: grad student!sc. oneshot, 5k. nc-17.
Seungcheol's thesis "The affect of angels: intimate metaphor in pre-modern encounters with the divine" takes quite a turn when he finds a very old manuscript and has his own intimate encounter with the divine.
"the road not taken". au. oneshot, 8k. r.
“Your house’s already started to feel like a cage for the wild bird, hasn’t it?” Seungcheol hums, and only then does he turn to stare at Jeonghan for the first time. “Welcome back, Jeonghan-ah.”
"adore me, hold me, and explore me". oneshot, 13k. nc-17.
He had already watched that video on loop dozens of times. Maybe Seungcheol hadn’t done it on purpose, maybe he didn’t even realize the effect it would have on anyone watching. But Jeonghan knew.
And that pissed him off. Because Seungcheol was far away. And Jeonghan was wet. Frustrated. And insanely horny.
"somewhere i have never travelled". au. oneshot, 23k. nc-17. ♡
“I hate it. I think I’m in love with you. It’s horrible. I hate it. It’s the worst thing I’ve done in my entire life.”
"thick skull". marvel!au: captain korea!sc, winter soldier!jh. 10 chapters, 136k. nc-17.
As Captain Korea, Choi Seungcheol has an obligation, a responsibility to serve and protect, to be confident in himself even when everything feels uncertain. It’s easier to ignore the haunting past when he can push the memories down, leave them to come back in vivid nightmares to be washed off by mornings and missions. That is, until his biggest ghost comes back to haunt him.
Yoon Jeonghan is supposed to be dead. That, Seungcheol is sure of.
MULTI
"en double team". wonwoo/woozi/dk. oneshot, 3k. nc-17.
Jihoon is wondering how he ended up here.
"carpe diem". dino/svt. oneshot, 25k. nc-17.
Lee Chan comes up with a fool proof plan.
A plan to get the dicking he deserves.
"if i can't love him, please do it for me". hoshi/wonwoo/dk. au. 3 chapters, 30k. nc-17.
Everything in Soonyoung’s life was finally going well. Until Wonwoo reappeared.
OTHER
"i think you know what this is". junhao. au. oneshot, 2.5k. nc-17.
All Junhui wants is one chance with Minghao. He's finally getting it.
"all the way (i think i wanna give it)". seokhoon. omegaverse: alpha!wz, omega!dk. oneshot, 6k. nc-17.
Demisexual Jihoon takes a while to figure out his feelings towards the pack’s newest member.
"lay down misère". soonchan. au. oneshot, 26k. nc-17.
Soonyoung asks his best friend to pretend to be his boyfriend for vacation, realizes stuff, and gambles on absolute certainties.
"fools rush in". gyushua. friends with benefits!au. oneshot, 31k. nc-17.
Mingyu gets over a one-sided heartbreak by getting laid. He's a lover, not a fighter.
"yoonseul". verkwan. au. 5 chapters, 84k. nc-17. ♡
New York City. It's the destination of Boo Seungkwan's "I just quit my job soul searching trip," and everything is great except for one thing: he can't figure out how to use the subway.
Just when he thinks New York might swallow him whole, a helping hand appears in the form of a very handsome stranger. If rule number one is never to fall in love on vacation, Seungkwan might just end up breaking it.
Rewatching Beyond the Bar
Hyo-min notices his smell in the 1st ep. It’s one of the 1st things Hyo-min noticed.
Update: Beyond the Bar … an Argument for Romance
I've seen a lot of discourse online saying that the drama is not listed as a romance and there is no indication that the relationship between the main leads will move beyond purely just a mentor/mentee relationship. I will say that when the show was introduced, it was advertised as a mentor/mentee law drama. I would have been happy with just that, but then I watched the show. After the 1st episode I was on the fence, I though I was seeing things. But then the 3rd episode dropped and it confirmed to me that I was not in fact imagining things. I started rewatching the episodes while I waited for the new episode dropping each week and then I picked up on signs that I missed in the 1st two episodes upon 1st watch I've complied a thread of what I believe to be the flashing neon signs that a slow burn romance is being set up.
Episode 1
The first thing that really stands out to me was this. I didn't catch it the 1st watch out I picked it up on the second watch. Both our main leads Kang Hyo-Min (HM) and Yoon Seok-Hoon (SH) understand litigation the same way. Both SH and HM describe litigation as a “last resort” in love to their clients. This happens in separate instances, but the sentiment is repeated to the same person. Obviously this isn’t overtly pointing to a future romance, but it’s establishing that while their approach and outward presentation may seem opposing, at their core they see things the same way and hold the same values. This compatibility is a prefect foundational block for any intimate relationship. Even if it just stops at a mentee/mentor relationship and there is no romance. That scene in his office is where they saw eye to eye for the first time. Where the connection starts. Another thing that I missed in my 1st watch was that HM notices SH's scent for the 1st time in episode one (I initially though she noticed it in episode 3). It’s one of the first things she vocalises about him. She says “men don’t usually smell this way”. While this might be a passing comment on what she’s noticed about a coworker, she’s doesn’t vocalise the same observations about anyone else. He stands out to her. Feels like the writers are making a point to note that she’s noticed him in a way that’s different to her other coworkers. Episode 2
If the writers weren't clear with the title, the director definitely made a point when showing us the various relationships in this episode and focusing on the colour of their tea. In the voice over HM likens love to a tea, you are unsure how strong it is till it's tested with hot water, and that proves to be true in the story telling this episode. In this episode there are three relationships being examined.
Gi-Beom (This week's client) & Ye-Rim
While this doesn’t directly apply to our main couple their tea is used as a exemplary reference for what tea and in this narrative what love should be. The tea is daaaark….when they go in to depose Gm we are shown very clearly his tea. They also make a point to show us and focus on GB and YR’s tea cup when they meet after the accident. It’s dark and strong just like GB’s love for YR. GB even mentions the Black tea because he spent time looking for a place they could meet again that YR would like. They are a prefect example for what love should be. Seong-Chan & Hyo-Min
The love and tea of GB and YR is a direct contrast to douche canoe attorney's (Seong-chan) tea when he proposes to HM. We see that the tea is weak, almost clear in some shots. Just like his love was superficial and shallow, so was the teas Hyo-Min & Seok-Hoon
Then you have the tea shared by SH and HM. It’s not as strong and GB and YR's tea but it’s darker than the tea she had with SC. They also make a point to show us this. Also they’re showing us this while explaining how SH feels he would love his partner. SH complements HM, for the 1st time (without prompting) verbalising that’s she did a great job and the camera pans to their now dark tea. If that isn’t allusion I don’t know what is. * Also sidebar I do love that in this episode HM stands up to SH, showing that despite the power imbalance at work, she is still on equal footing with him.
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"it's just you and me in this cruel, cruel world" and the cruel, cruel world is just hoping they'd kiss

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Lee Jihoon & Lee Seokmin
Joo Seokhoon | [The Penthouse: War In Life]
Dating Joo Seokhoon Would Include:
love at first sight
oh boi is he whipped
fave korean tsundere
he cares so much for you
you’re 24/7 on his mind
he can be SHY
HE LOOKS AT YOU LIKE YOU ARE HIS WHOLE WORLD
he always smiles while looking at you
you know those small smiles?
yeah them.
motorbike rides late at night<3
he LOVES back hugs
no one can fight me on this
when you surprise him with back hugs his whole day instantly becomes brighter
he plays the piano and you sing
everyone’s best duo
you spend as much time as possible together
dates after school
there are days when you can’t reach him at all
you just see him at school
he does like to have some space from time to time
will try to text you and call you tho
his family is a mess and he has to protect seokkyung yk
and it’s okay because according to him:
“You’ll see me everyday when we get married.”
oh wow bold
has definitely thought about your life and future together, living somewhere without much to worry about
treating the scars on his back<3
he didn’t want you to find out but
you spilled your drink on him and had him change
boy forgot about his scars and took off his shirt, he noticed you looking at him and then boom it hit him
he panicked and banged his head on the closed door while trying to leave
he’s glad you found out though
he has to be strong in front of his sister and it feels nice to have someone to tell how hurt he is
he doesn’t like burdering you either, he feels safe with you to open up
you can tell him everything and anything as well
he will always listen to you just like you listen to him
fights happen often
he just has a lot on his mind, it’s too much to handle
you know that so you don’t get too upset when fighting
and he will never say hurtful things to you
he’ll apologise after every fight
invites you over to the penthouse when his father isn’t around
he doesn’t want him around you
if he happens to be there, he won’t let you out of his room
you’ve spoken to Mr. Joo less than 5 times
SURYEON LOVES YOU
she welcomes you every time
makes your favourite food
you have her trust
Seokkyung doesn’t really talk to you, you make her brother happy and that’s enough to not insult you
maybe you will be besties in the future-
he gets jealous occasionally
you once fixed Minhyuk’s tie and he loosened his so you could do the same to him
he’ll never admit he is jealous even if you ask him
he doesn’t like anyone messing with what is his
he’ll beat up anyone who talks shit about you
same goes for those who make him jealous
he shows off by boxing
he always makes sure you’re watching
baby is embarrassed when he loses a fight
STROKE HIS HEAD AND TELL HIM IT’S OKAY
he observes your every move without you knowing
you get caught making out a lot
in the community room by the other hera palace kids
in school by ma dooki
ONCE BY SEOJIN AND SHE SPRINTED OFF
you still laugh about it when you see her
now that I said Seojin, HA EUNBYEOL
she has threatened you lol
“You stay away from him or I’ll stab you with the daesang trophy”
has definitely told you that, right?
yeah she knows seokhoon will literally kill her if she tries something like that so she clinges to him instead
at first you found it annoying but it’s actually so hilarious
seokhoon is like: :| while eunbyeol is:🌈💞🌸:D🌸💞🌈
you tease him about her E V E R Y T I M E
“How is your girlfriend?”
“😒”
seokkyung keeps eunbyeol busy so you two can have some peace and quiet
you have matching rings woop woop
matching clothes aren’t his thing but he won’t say no if you ask
also half of his jackets and sweaters are in your closet
IF YOU EVER SEE HIM BULLY ANYONE WITH THE OTHER KIDS, IT’S OVER
silent treatment for a week
like literally you’re so mad at him
“Come on, talk to me”
“I’ll slap you if you keep talking”
bully!seokhoon who? he doesn’t exist anymore
he still beats up people without you knowing
those who deserve it only tho
he would talk a lot about you but he doesn’t like anyone besides his sister
HOWEVER
he accidentally opened up to minhyuk about how much he likes you
idk how that happened and he doesn’t either
now he has a smirking minhyuk teasing him every morning
he can make him shut up but he lowkey doesn’t want to
well I mean it’s a way of thinking about you more without you being there
you sit behind him in class and he always turns around to rest his head on your desk
and you play with his hair while reading the notes for your next class
everyone takes pics and vids of you because you are adorable together but one look from seokhoon and they’re gone
HE HELPS YOU DURING TESTS AND EXAMS
he switches your answer card (?) with his
INTODUCING HIM TO CHOCOLATE MILK and other things he has never tried before or he doesn’t eat often
healthy food dates?
grab a blanket and enjoy your tv show with burgers on the side<3
if food makes you happy, he’ll eat anything you want to
PASTA DATES
his fave type of dates
like feed him with your fork y/n
OR OR OR
DOING THE LADY AND THE TRAMP PASTA SCENE
I think he is into that
into romantic stuff like these tbh
HE BLUSHES OK
imagine him going to suryeon for advice on how to act and treat you
GETS YOU FLOWERS
taking a nap while your couple spotify playlist plays on the background
loves being the big spoon
that type of innocent love with Joo Seokhoon