Part 6

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Part 6. The struggle

*I was inspired by scene from movie Jarhead (2005) where the new soldier is being asked by senior officer whether he's gay just based on his baby-blue eyes

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*I was inspired by scene from movie Jarhead (2005) where the new soldier is being asked by senior officer whether he's gay just based on his baby-blue eyes. And of course the military in SK does not allow any openly gay to serve so they have to conceal their sexuality in order to not get discharged.

 And of course the military in SK does not allow any openly gay to serve so they have to conceal their sexuality in order to not get discharged

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The episode is not about political, rather social problem of homophobia, not only in military, but in society of any country in general. Tae had to marry, JK had to lie about having a girlfriend, cause his coming out will not let him serve and rise through the ranks.

 Tae had to marry, JK had to lie about having a girlfriend, cause his coming out will not let him serve and rise through the ranks

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He is missing his baby boy. 

*he is drinking popular Korean fruit flavored soda drinks, sober life! Also I think you recognize his favorite retro headphones. I love all these little details that add up to the story of character's life in the military service. 

Jeongguk stayed loyal to him, even despite the break up, he couldn't forget him

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Jeongguk stayed loyal to him, even despite the break up, he couldn't forget him. Every time he needed physical intimacy, he imagined him to relieve the tension. He didn't want anybody else, only him.

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