I've been legit wondering if pibi asked the Dash author to recreate the novel in a non-omegaverse setting lol. The timing for it to be released so close to the dash webtoon adaptation also makes how similar they are more pronounced.
Ofc melting point is just starting and they already have differences (mostly faster progress and the ML being more forward with his advances), but the similarities are so many. They're not just two sports bl stories, the premise is almost exactly the same, the initial plot events too.
Episode 4 introduces the journalist friend and I'm sure he'll play a similar role to the tv producer friend from Dash. The gym scene with the weights that's literally the same?? I swear the coincidences are alot.
Don't get me wrong, I like them both and I'm not suggesting someone is copying, it's just really surprising!
It's definitely DASH but just another sports lol
Yeah it is similar but honestly could be coincidence. Its not like both author just up and started a new series without any plan. a lot of time for research is put behind the scenes before we even get the very first chapter. I'm sure Pibi knew about the similarities and just stuck with it.
And I read a very similar story in a bl Manga, i forgot the title but its very similar to this and Dash. When I read melting point the first thing I remember is that manga and not dash lol, since I just found out about Dash here in the comments lmao.
That's probably the case, but I haven't read any other story that follows this exact premise:
youth doing a sport > younger kid starts said sport and looks up to older one, then falls for them > youth quits the sport and it's partially bc of the younger kid being a prodigy in comparison > they lose touch and younger kid lives mostly abroad, then comes back to kr and signs for the company the mc works for, with the latter being roped into handling his account bc seemingly the ml is holding a grudge against him> ml adds personal conditions to their professional relationship and keeps trying to get mc back into the sport
And so on and so forth. The similarities aren't your typical ones. I'm thinking this might the birth of this very specific trope and like I said, I'm not complaining, but it's interesting enough to talk about it
The plot premise is quite fun and I really love the art, but it's also nothing remarkable in terms of storytelling or execution.. Enjoyable overall, but do expect plot holes and inconsistent developments.
I love them, they're beautiful in every freaking way I'll miss them so much
Btw it's now on hiatus and the next episode is tentatively planned to update on April 25th. So we're gonna have to live with this cliffhanger for a while T_T
OMG TELL ME YOU‘RE LYINGGGG
Unfortunately not, but it's bc of the author's personal/family issues. So let's wish them well and hang in there!
The outpouring of love for them is bringing me to happy tears I'll be coming back whenever I miss their stupid beautiful faces and that eventful relationship progress of theirs
10 episodes in and I'm getting whiplash from the messes that are all these characters' relationships and their lies.. Ugh
I don't really care for weddings, but seeing them SO happy and in love, dancing in their wedding suits made me tear up T_T
Lzn doesn't specify who's working on each transl. but is it just me who thinks something's different?
Did the countryside living get to them? Pardon me good sirs, which century are you from
Eh?
Willy nilly? Whats the big idea? Taking me for a chump? These are just a few of the instances I found awkward in their dialogue..
i noticed too lol
Sounds more British in my opinion.
"We ran out of lube" he says so he can EAT SUNG HO'S ASS! And that's his own reward. T_T Ugh that's the only justifiable lie we approve of in this house
Reading this once a year is such a treat!! I love the way their relationship and their characters develop, plus the art is so expressive and pretty..
Seohyun warming up to that big puppy, gradually letting go of his anxiety and having more confidence in himself and his work is really satisfying to read.