[theqoo] THE REASON WHY ‘BADLY IN LOVE”S POSTER IS CAUSING A RUCKUS IN JAPAN RIGHT NOW

July 22, 2026

(T/N: Badly in Love is a Japanese reality dating show on Netflix that follows 11 self-identified delinquents (yankii) and former gang members living together in a renovated mountain school for 14 days. The plot revolves around raw, unfiltered romantic connections, clashing personalities, and emotional growth, culminating in a final graduation ceremony where contestants must declare their love.)

The man in the middle really had his little finger cut off, so Japan is going crazy (T/N: The “yakuza little finger” refers to yubitsume, a traditional ritual of self-amputation where a member severs their own pinky.)

1. Even if it’s a foreign show, it’s better not to generate buzz and let it flop since people don’t watch this kind of thing anyway

2. What does having a finger cut off mean? Or is it just because you think he must have led a rough life?

> When you stop being a yakuza, you amputate your little finger

3. Do they have some kind of romance fantasy about yakuzas…?

4. But they say as long as it’s fun, that’s all that matters, but Season 1 wasn’t fun at all. I watched it because there was such a big buzz about it on Twitter, but it was seriously boring

5. From the tattoos to the severed pinky? This is way too scary

6. Ugh, f*ck.. this is so harmful

7. I hate this so much

8. Is there anyone who even enjoyed Season 1?? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

9. I enjoyed Season 1 but no matter what the concept is, there are limits

10. What’s up with that guy sitting at the very back on the left with his legs spread so wide? He should close them a little.