#teamsuho

Ever since the tv show started, I’ve begin thinking and noticing for a while now that, more than anything, I’m more #TeamSuho than I am #TeamSeojun.

And the thought of “why do I think like that?” kept repeating in my head, because, if I’m honest, the casualness that Seojun and Jugyeong shared early in the series (I’m talking webtoon and, truth be told, a bit of the tv series) really struck me as them having a much easier and playful, therefore fun, relationship. Which makes for an interesting dynamic than what Jugyeong had with Suho.

So, here are my thoughts why I think I prefer Suho with Jugyeong towards the end.

To warn, this is, firstly, have nothing against any of the characters or the ships! I’m merely sharing an in-depth analysis of my thoughts on my own view why I prefer Suho with Jugyeong. Secondly, I’ll be referencing a lot of the webtoon rather than the tv series (although I feel like I’d like to spill my thoughts on that soon, so I don’t know if that long analysis of “why I surprisingly find myself enjoy the adaptation more than I thought I would” is coming soon, buuuut yeah, we’ll see) so, please be aware of spoilers.

As reference, I’m currently at Chapter 124 of the English-translated version of True Beauty as I’m writing this, but I am aware of spoilers ahead of the chapters.

Another Warning: This is so long. Oh my god. How did I manage to write it this long? So. There’s that.

Okay. So. What brought this on?

Honestly, it was just the excitement from knowing that True Beauty was airing soon and I was just so interested to see the dynamics the actors were going to play out rather than just seeing the characters across the a page screen in comic strips as I’ve been following them since I stumbled into the webtoon about, yikes, a year ago?

But – more than anything, I just really wanted to see how Suho played out.

#TeamSuho here 🙋🏻‍♀️❤ (I'm not so proud of how I painted this though 🙈)

The love in his eyes when he looks at her 😍

True Beauty (Webtoon): Why I Ship Seojun x Jugyeong

The whole Team Suho vs. Team Seojun war all began even when I started reading the “True Beauty” Webtoon by Yaongyi during its early weekly updates on the platform in English. I was only on Team Suho for a hot second before switching to ship Seojun and Jugyeong (I can’t remember exactly which chapter, but it was early on.) 

My brother on the other hand is a hardcore Suho x Jugyeong shipper -- which I have no problem with -- but whenever I ask him why, his answers are always pretty vague and in summary it’s just because he likes Suho better and that's that. 

In all honesty, I haven’t read many comments on those that ship Suho with Jugyeong in amount to the ones I’ve read about Seojun -- which is one reason I’m not exactly fit right now to be writing this blog yet -- but I mainly just wanted to share why I’ve been on Team Seojun all the way to Chapter 125 where I have currently left off. 

1. I personally like Seojun’s character more than I do Suho’s. 

Don’t get me wrong, the two of them are generally well-rounded characters with stunning looks and wholesome personalities, and I don't ever base ships off of how much I like one character (like my brother) but to me Suho has that typical K-drama male lead vibe, attitude and dressing, while Seojun is just a bit more attractive to me. He has sort of a model, street style with the slightest e-boy aesthetic, with a strong attitude when he wants to -- he has swag. In the beginning of the series I never knew he would become my favourite character next to Aiden, but I from the moment Suho left for Japan (and I feel kinda bad for saying this) I was rooting for Seojun to shoot his shot and get with Jugyeong while he had the chance... 

I’m the kind of person that tends likes to extra unnecessary drama if it makes the plot more interesting, so when Seojun finally kissed Jugyeong -- I was thrilled. 

2. Seojun and Jugyeong’s friendship bond was more playful than her and Suho’s. 

Maybe my point of view has changed from when I first started reading the webcomic, but with my thoughts all recollected, I recalled moments when Jugyeong and Seojun would tease and hit each other, etc. which I admired because I believe that only decently close friends can get to that point. On the other hand, I recalled the scene where Jugyeong and Suho reached for the same comic book, the fact that they’re both little nerds on the inside who both share a few similar hobbies. Their interactions were casual, yes, but it was a bit too cliche and expecting for me, especially after Suho saw and accepted her bare face. 

Mostly, I prefer to read fast-paced stories with serious plots and characters with a variety of definitive, unique personalities and looks. But “True Beauty” still got me hooked somehow -- maybe its the cliffhangers or the hanging questions that I’m waiting to be answered -- but my point is, I assumed that Suho and Jugyeong together would be plain, while her and Seojun’s relationship outcome would be something I would keep coming back to read about, and I know that I could be very wrong about that. I could imagine Suho and Jugyeong going on cute dates where they would watch horror movies together or go shopping for comic books or something like that, just having a blast (they can do that stuff while being best friends too.)

If I were the one writing the book I would have probably had Seojun and Jugyeong’s dates be more interesting than going to get food or meeting at the park every once in a while, but that's not how it is and its one area where I would ship her and Suho over her and Seojun to be honest. 

 3. Seojun and Jugyeong seem to love each other a lot. 

Near the beginning of their relationship I began to have my doubts about the ship -- does Seojun care more about looks than the person themselves? Is Seojun selfish and puts himself before Jugyeong? Does Seojun not trust Jugeyeong at all? Is Jugyeong just with Seojun to get over Suho?

But I feel like every time they reassure their love for each other or apologize or think about ways they can improve their relationship, all of my questions have been answered already. From where I’ve read up to, I’m strongly convinced that the two of them are in love -- okay maybe not Jugyeong this girl be swaying left and right about her feelings -- but Seojun for sure is trying his best to make their relationship work and everything they’ve done for each other is just adorable and I don’t want to see them broken apart. 

But of course something’s gonna happen cause Suho’s male lead material and Seojun is probably the second lead and us K-drama lovers all know that the second lead doesn’t end up with the girl in the end. 

Anyways, one thing I’d let to add to wrap up is that I do feel bad for Suho. This isn’t a Suho hate post, I love him and know that he deserves love just as much as Seojun. It wasn’t his fault he had to go on a trip and leave everything behind him. If he stayed, things probably would’ve been different, but that’s just how the story went. 

THAT’S WHAT HAPPENED IN MY FIRST FIRST LOVE! song-i ended up with do-hyeon (second lead) in season 2 but was endgame with tae-o(main lead) in season 2

Rating: Mature Chapters: 1/1 Relationship: Im Jugyeong/Lee Suho (Suho-centric POV)

Warning: includes an anxiety attack

“I’m sorry,” Suho manages to say, his voice soft. “Are you okay?”

She’s kind of blubbering, tears streaming out of her eyes and down her cheeks that he’s holding. She sinks down to the ground, her back against the couch legs. “You’re asking if I’m okay?” Jugyeong asks in disbelief, using her sleeves to wipe away at her face. “When it should be me asking if you are okay?”

(Lee Suho has never had anyone stay by him through the hard times. Except her. She’s there. She’s always there. And she chooses him, over and over. And he can’t believe it.)

It's been 12 years (Boys Over Flowers' Go Jun Pyo) since I was so immersed to a fictional character especially in a drama.

Since I read the webtoon last 2019 until now, I knew already the plot and I expected the webtoon will be the same with the drama adaptation. In webtoon, I rooted first for Jugyeong and Suho but after he left for Japan, here comes Seojun who confessed after 2 years and became Jugyeong's first boyfriend, kiss and the guy who supported her during those 2 years she felt hopeless. During the past that Suho is her first love, Seojun never meddled with her feelings but still he kept his feelings for her not only for Jugyeong but for Suho, his best friend. After 2/3 years (can't remember), he confessed and Jugyeong felt the same also and they became a couple in the webtoon. Quarrels and misunderstanding came along their way but these made their relationship grew stronger. But when he pursued his dream as an idol because it seemed like everything is falling apart around him(he's not that typical rich kid since he had some part-time jobs) , he decided to debut as an idol. Then, this became a hurdle for the two of them where she needed to break up with him in order for him to become a successful. Others may say it is a cliché type of plot, but no you can felt the great and selfless love of Jugyeong to Seojun especially when she suffered from the bashers and the way she kept missing him and their sweet moments. No wonder I rooted also for them in the drama but I'm wrong, the sweet moments and story line for Han Seojun were given to Lee Suho(to make it clear ,I have no hard feelings towards the actor and character, it's just the sudden change).