The Way Benedict Is Curious To What Mesmerized Sophie So Bad UGH YEARNING TO KNOW ABOUT SOMEONE IS SO

"She was utterly radiant, and Benedict suddenly realized that it was because she looked so damned happy. Happy to be where she was, happy to be who she was." -An Offer From a Gentleman, Chap 2.

Happy One week of the teaser release ^^ And to celebrate the moment, I made GIFs of Benophie.

Anxiety

"Met a lot of people but nobody feels like you."➷♡

MIDNIGHT SUN IS GETTING AN ANIMATED SERIES AT NETFLIX!!! THOUGHTS? FEELINGS? IM PERSONALLY VERY EXCITED

AAAHHH, my dear, I couldn’t be more thrilled! Something really lovely could come out of it—I think an animated series is a wonderful format for Twilight. (I can only imagine how excited @kellythepitiablefangirl must be! Lionsgate should hand her the project?? No one could do it better than her.) I’m still trying to process the fact that we’ll get new Twilight content, and that it will be Midnight Sun-based, and that (again) it will be animated. I just really hope it has a cozy vibe to it, and that the music is soft and soul-soothing with lots of piano pieces and rain sounds. I—I don’t know anything about it yet, but I relish it already!

sneak peek of bridgerton s4

whoa !! theyre goobers !!

Yerin Ha: *says anything*

Luke Thompson:

Sophie is Korean!

Things to keep in mind

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Yay! Sophie Baek is finally here and with all of excitement of this casting, I think it’s also important to bring attention to the new intersectionality that comes with the character of Sophie (specifically show Sophie).

Why should you take my words into account? Well, as an Asian woman in society today, I feel that I am qualified to speak on this topic since I’ve experienced all of this.

All of my words come from kind intentions, and I purely just want to communicate to the fandom how to approach Sophie being Asian in a respectful way.

Asia is a gigantic continent filled with various countries that have a multitude of cultures and ethnicities. While on the surface they all seem similar, they each have their own customs and traditions that have meaning within our culture. Do not combine them.

It’s important to remember that not every Asian person is Chinese, Japanese or Korean (East asian).

With Sophie being Korean, please do not generalize when writing about what you think you know about Korean culture.

You like Kpop and Kdrama? Great! BUT that does not define what Korean culture is and you shouldn't use that content as a reference.

When writing, be aware of explicit and unconscious biases you have about Asian people.

Asian stereotypes (Model Minority, Dragon Lady, Lotus blossom, etc) are very harmful and spread false narratives about us. Stereotypes eliminate the dimensions of who we are as Asians (South, South East, East, North, West).

Please, please, please do not fetishize. Especially since Bridgerton is a romance series it's extremely important to be mindful of the scenarios you put in your fics.

This also includes the White Savior Complex we see a lot in media!

If you’re writing about something specific, research it and fully understand the content you are putting into your work. Feel a little iffy about if you should put it in your fic? Probably don’t then. It’s that easy!

It's always great to ask someone who is a part of the community as well to see if what you're writing about is appropriate or potentially offensive in any way.

Describing Sophie is something new as well. Be mindful on how you describe her and other Asian characters.

Let me be clear: descriptions like 'slanted eyes' or 'yellow skin' are harmful

Here are some great resources that go into further detail about specific things! Rather than me paraphrasing their words it's best to link the direct source. Even as a part of this community, these articles were a reminder of how I must keep myself in check as well!

Describing Asian Eyes

Some important tips on making/writing Asian OCs

writing east asian characters

The Depiction of Asian Characters - Book Edition

The Dragon Lady, the Lotus Blossom, and the Robot: Archetypes of Asian Women in Western Media

To wrap this up, I want to be clear that I’m not a professional on this topic, but as someone who has been affected by harmful portrayals in media, I feel compelled to share my perspective. My hope is to spread awareness and encourage others to be mindful of how they approach these subjects, especially if they may not be fully informed. It’s about showing respect, doing the necessary research, and recognizing the impact our words and content can have on real people and cultures. By staying educated and considerate, we can be more aware and thoughtful in our actions.

benophie x "would you fall in love with me again" by jorge rivera-herrans (musical "EPIC")🎶

(MADE BY ME!!!! twitter: benedictslady)