How would you describe jongtae's dynamic? Do you think taemin likes jonghyun as much as jonghyun likes him?
yes?? i absolutely do think taemin likes jonghyun as much as vice versa lmao. people who imply he doesnt just Honestly arent paying attention to the two of them. and then theres the antis who just want to find ways to prove friendships Aren’t Real and are just Forced Images They’re Putting On For The Camera. which w that logic u could say no two ppl in shinee are True Friends lmao. they have been friends for ten entire years. its not some thing sm tries to push as ive seen some ppl claim.
the justification that a lot of people use when they say taemin doesnt like jonghyun seems to rest on the fact that jonghyun tends to be more physically demonstrative of his affection than taemin. hes rly touchy nd he clings on and in an industry focused on what goes on in front of the camera, ppl latch onto that.
but!! just bc someone isnt as physical with their affections doesnt mean that they dont like that person just as much?? there are many ways to show your affection and theyre all valid. heres taemin saying he worries about jonghyun. heres him saying that ‘its hard to hate jonghyun’ which holy shit is an affectionate thing to say if ive ever heard. taemin talking about jonghyuns poetry skills in a familiar way. taemin going Out of His Way to get a song from jonghyun. taemin talking about how often they talk and discuss music together. this is a familiar ass thing to say if ive ever heard lmao. here he is!! talking v in depth about his relationship w jjong!! saying that they’re very close!! i want to include this bc its super cute (and ppl constantly accuse jonghyun of being Annoyingly Touchy and heres taemin doing the same thing to be playful). heres a whole collection of taemin quotes about jonghyun.
not that it matters if he Wasnt, but there are definitely times when taemin is also physically affectionate?? ppl act like its just jonghyun pushing onto him all the time but its Literally not. taemin acts affectionate to jonghyun All The Time. these are just some examples. and some more. its almost like taemin also wants to be around jonghyun. amazing huh.
their dynamic is v interesting and complex, bc they share a lot of basic similarities (such as being introverted) but they also differ in a lot of ways. their means of emotional expression is one of them. they obviously feel super super comfortable with each other as theyve said they can spend the entire night up just talking to each other. there is a lot of mutual respect involved, enough to seek support nd help during each others solos. but also lots of affection!! and playfulness!! and the ability to have Serious Discussion about topics that are important to them, like music or talk about other aspects of their personal lives together. and heres jonghyun explaining it better than i can. like jonghyun says, its a Mutual Friendship where they stand on equal grounds, not one where jonghyun sees himself as a big brother who has to mentor taemin.
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