Minho and Yuri

Notice that I said Minho AND Yuri, not Minho vs. Yuri. They share a fair number of parallels, and I wanted a post with both of them.

Both Yuri and Minho fit the enemies-to-lovers and slow-burn tropes with Kitty, but in distinct ways. While they both start with friction and gradually develop romantic tension, their approaches differ.

Yuri takes a more active role in Kitty’s life. Their relationship begins with subtle tension, but as they spend more time together, Yuri becomes more direct, whether through emotional vulnerability or meaningful gestures. This makes their journey feel like a slow, steady unfolding of trust and affection.

Minho, on the other hand, keeps more distance. His dynamic with Kitty is defined by teasing, aloofness, and a slow realization of his feelings. Unlike Yuri, who engages more openly, Minho guards his emotions, making his shift from rivalry to affection feel more restrained and drawn-out.

Despite these differences, both relationships develop gradually, building on growth, tension, and emotional complexity before reaching any romantic resolution.

P.S. For those who didn’t catch it, the last Yuri and Kitty picture is a parallel to LJ’s stolen scrunchie moment: stolen scrunchie → stolen necklace.