Critics and viewers note that Episode 2 deliberately drops the "veil" of a romantic "Boy Love" (BL) drama. By the end of the hour, the series firmly establishes itself as a commentary on , cyberbullying , and the destructive power of unrealistic social expectations . It is widely described as a difficult watch due to its explicit portrayal of trauma and its rejection of typical genre happy endings.
In this episode, the initial "love story" tropes between the main characters, and Keng , are shattered. Following the spread of malicious rumors regarding their relationship, the tension reaches a breaking point.
: Keng attempts to justify his actions as "love," while Shin is left physically brutalized and emotionally traumatized.