Jaeeon’s POV Through Lyrics (12 February 22)

 Ep1 JE POV through the lyrics. We're conditioned to view things within Nabi's perspective, hence Jaeeon's POV is often overlooked. Especially because we're not privy to his thoughts.

But listening & watching again, the lyrics and the shots also represent JE's POV.


When the night at the bar was almost over, NB and JE went outside to the alley for a smoke. "How's this night going to end?" is the question that's hanging in the air for both of them, and for us viewers too. But then, RIO - Sweetbitter starts playing in the background when NB is trying to light up the cigarette. The camera then points down from the higher angle showing NB's face and their hands, to JE's gaze, then an over-the-shoulder shot. All from JE's side.


The shoulder shot is often used to show another character's perspective and the level of intimacy. That sequence establishes JE's POV towards NB at that moment. Right after that, the lyrics begin "Will you be gone if I let go, I'm only weak to you"



JE experienced a new feeling inside of him that night, and he looked at NB in wonder. Wondering in admiration and at the same time wondering what he should do. Should I just end the night? Should I ask her to come? Should I let go of her?


"The cold wind smells so strong" They move closer, closing the distance.


"I remember it hurting a bit, I’m anxious because I like it" The lyrics that befitting their situation, the snowfall, the tingling feeling, the tension.


The shots that switch between Jaeeon's gaze to Nabi's, depicting them exchanging gazes, the details of the eye movements.


"I need your touch, more than I thought, hug me deeper"


He moved closer to her, invading her space, making up his mind.


"May this night stay with you, a little more this night" he doesn't want to let go of her, then he finally said it,


"Do you want to go see butterflies?"


As they finished their little conversation, you can hear subtly, RIO's voice singing "a little more this night, I want this night a little longer It’s cold, hug me"


Delivering JE's worry for her reactions and his hope to stay with her more.


Such a subtle way to deliver his POV, I think it was lost in translations. They didn't include it in the subs, I tried watching using the [CC] version but it wasn't included there too. I wonder if it was intentionally kept that way, to highlight the focus on NB's side.


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