#kim x chay

[secriden]

i think the reason why i find the idea of kim writing Why Don't You Stay for chay so compelling is because its the one thing in their relationship that was wholly and completely theirs.

every other interaction is tainted by the fact that chay will always wonder if kim was there because of chay's connection with porsche. but their first meeting was a coincidence, and the actual process of making music together had nothing to do with kim's investigation. if anything, it's the best evidence that chay meant something to kim. everything else - every time kim showed an interest in chay's past, background, family traditions, thoughts and feelings - is suspect, but the actual act of making music together, and their shared love of composing and writing, is just theirs.

and it's chay's kim who's a part of this. not kim theerapanyakul - not the hunter in the shadows, forged by his father into being the perfect enforcer. this is the part of kim that he's fought for years to keep for himself. not quite wik, the public persona that smiles winningly at his fans, but still kinder and sweeter and more open than anything the 3rd theerapanyakul son could be.

which is why when kim realises that nothing he can do is going to disentangle chay from the theerapanyakul family (not when kinn and porsche are together now), when he realises that he's broken chay's heart for nothing (because even without kim's involvement, chay is now a viable tool for his father's manipulations), he writes.

because this was the only way chay's kim ever spoke to him.

[eatmehuckass]

My friend was complaining about Kim being a red flag, like my guy it’s a bl about MAFIA the mc literally gets kidnapped multiple times and the first time between kinn and porche was basically sa like Kim is not that bad 😭

[pepsi-pinacola]

Chay: I never understood wishing someone a "rich husband"

Chay: Like… I want to be rich. Why do I need an intermediary between me and wealth?

Kim:

[syrena-del-mar]

We're only gettin' older, baby and I've been thinkin' about it lately.

Does it ever drive you crazy, just how fast the night changes?

[isakwaldenbeck]

what she says: i'm fine

what she thinks: so when kim found out that the minor family was about to start a fucking war and go straight to the main family's house, try to kill everyone to take power, likely to kill his BROTHERS, the thing he was worried about the most was that vegas would try to take chay as leverage for porsche and went straight to the bar to make sure no harm came to him. he chose to prioritise this boy over his FAMILY because he was so goddamned in love with him. AND THEN HE LEFT when he knew he was safe, because the important thing was not to get recognition for his brave act but to protect him because he loves him and even if chay hates him rn, kim would still silently do anything for him behind the scenes to make up for hurting him and because he loves him so much and i-

[imogenegomi]

[punchlove-blog]

@kpquickndirty ok. Giving this a try!

Kim quietly stubbed out the cigarette and slipped around the corner, the effort to stick to the shadows and remain unnoticed was as ingrained as his feather light foot falls. 

Chay had made it to his friend’s safely again, his hair was now a deep midnight blue, but he was locked into the home and would be alright until morning. 

Making eye contact with Sam and receiving the return head nod, Kim slid onto his bike, revved the engine and headed for home. Chay would be guarded until morning, it was time for Kim to rest for a few hours until he returned to shadow him thru his day. 

—

Kim stormed out of the bar furious. ‘I've never messed with you’ reverberating in his head. 

He pushed to ever faster speeds as he raced around corners. The ability to control the bike taking the edge off his inability to control Chay. 

—

Walking into his apartment he was shocked to hear Khun’s voice. 

“No he isn't here yet. Are you sure he left an hour ago?  Why couldn't you tail him properly and do your job right?  Ugh. Yes. No I will stay til he shows up. My Kim needs me.” Khun slipped the phone into his pocket as he explored. 

Kim drifted into the shadows to watch his older brother.

Khun seemed to drift from the instruments to the table. Slowly taking it all in. Pausing to stare at the portrait of Kim on the wall. 

“I know you're there Kimmy. I can smell the cologne and smoke.”

Kim had to grimace, Kinn he could fool. Kinn he could string along, but never Khun. As long as he could remember, Khun was the one who seemed to see through him. 

“Did you leave Sam watching him again tonight?”

“How did you know about Sam?” Kim said, stalling for time. “Arm?”

“Of course Arm.”

Kim sighed and decided to get it over with, stepping out of the shadows and walking to Khun. 

“KIMMY!” Khun shrieked, tackling him onto the couch. 

Kim counted off the moments he had to allow for Khun to be assured of his health and then pushed to sit as far away as possible. 

Tonight Khun was wearing relatively reasonable clothing. Black pants and shirt with a repeated embroidered silver pattern. In fact it was a highly restrained color choice now that Kim considered it. 

“What's wrong?”

“What's wrong with me?  Oh no Kimlet, what's wrong with you?  Why are you busy stalking Porsche's little brother?”

The fury of the evening seemed to wash over Kim again. Chay was being so unreasonable. Kim never promised him anything. And he had to know he was in danger forever now. And still he went off…

With only a trace of his fingers fisting Kim replied, “I heard that Kinn and Porsche were together. Its important to the family that Chay is safe. It would be difficult for us if something happened to him.”

“Kim” Khun stared at him and then repeated flatly, “Kim”

Kim forced himself to return the gaze, trying to keep his face impassive. 

“Kim”, and it was the third time that got him, his eyes slipping away to stare at the floor. 

“Chay, he” Kim paused and then the words seemed to escaped him, “Chay doesn't know what he's doing and he, well, he”

“So it's Chay who doesn't know what he's doing? He seems to be doing all the normal things after heartache. I approve of the hair, but the clothes, ick. He needs help there.”

“Khun!”

“Oh Kimmy. When will you understand that I always know what is going on.”

“Fine then. What do I do if you know everything?”

Khun finally seemed to get entirely serious. 

“Don't stop. Something is wrong with Pa and Kinn. Kinn moved out with Porsche. Vegas is up to something.”

“I'm done. Ask Arm to organize it. You have resources.”

“No I can't. No one can know. Keep your boy safe.”

“He's not my, that is, he, well he just isn't”

Khun glared, “Do I look like I'm joking?  Keep. Him. Safe. Don't let up.”

Kim sighed and nodded his head. He knew Khun was right dammit.

Standing up, Khun grabbed a red cape with silver swirls to match and thrust his arms through it. Sliding on sunglasses he strode to the door. 

“I'll stop by to see you again soon Kim. Don't bother changing the locks, I'd just get new keys made.”

The click of the door was the last sound before silence enveloped the room. Kim set his shoulders and began to mentally make a list of how to continue to protect the most innocent of boys who definitely did not, could not, must not have his heart. 

***Spoiler. Kim is lying even to himself at the end there. 🤣🤣

Remix if someone chooses. :)

[birdysaurus]

What will Porchay do, and what will he become, when he discovers that the whole world is just a mask for another? After an incident where he lost his memory, Chay is set on finding out why he can't reach it. A criminal psychiatrist, he thought he had a grasp on the world. But it turns out he has known nothing. About the world, about his own family, and especially about the man with the gold eyes.

[nooowestayandgetcaught]

for @glove23′s birthday week 2023 — KIMCHAY from KINNPORSCHE THE SERIES (2022- )

[theyellowhue]

Do you look at Filmania Kimhant and get this overwhelming gratitude that he wasnt the version we got???

Filmania Kimhant is the fuck boy nepo baby that isnt afraid to flaunt his superiority over other people.

Im sure that Fimania Kimhant is gonna break Chay's heart and laugh about it. Then Chay would have to go through the cliche plot where he turns hot, make Filmania Kimhant fall in love with him just to crush his heart in revenge but of course, Fimania Kimhant is batshit crazy so now he has to have Chay.

i may have put too much thought about Filmania Kimhant 😳

[ohmypreciousgirl]

Written by @ohmypreciousgirl and edited by @venagrey.

Chapter 3 snippet:

“I still can’t believe that just happened,” Kim says. He’s trying to muffle his laughter but failing miserably. Chay sighs. “Go ahead. You can laugh.” Kim presses himself against Chay, dropping his face between Chay’s neck and shoulder. He’s laughing so hard that his shoulders are shaking, though no noise is coming out of his mouth. Chay shakes his head in amusement. Even if it’s at his expense, he likes when Kim is relaxed enough to genuinely laugh. Kim takes a step back and looks at Chay. “She flashed you and you said ‘they seem nice, but no thank you,’” Kim manages to say before doubling over laughing. Chay feels his face reddening. He can’t believe their drunk neighbor just offered them a threesome before showing them her boobs. He doesn’t think he’ll ever be able to look her in the eyes again. “Angel, you’re so polite,” Kim teases him, giving Chay a playful nudge. “Your brother should be so proud for raising such a well-mannered man.”

READ THE FIC ON AO3

[eatmehuckass]

I think the difference between Kimhan and Porchay is one comes from a broken home and the other a broken family no I will not explain

[pepsi-pinacola]

Kim: Nothing gives me as much joy as my relationship with you.

Chay: Then you should try more alcohol.

[syrena-del-mar]

Interlocking Narratives: Exploring The Chains of Kim and Porchay

I've been rewatching KinnPorsche in the last couple of weeks and even on the second watch, I'm still so intrigued by the relationship between Kim and Porchay (which is only reinforced by @daeyeol4you's Chay deep dives stemming from every episode). It's the irony of what appears to be the sweetest interactions and relationship of the show ending up with unfinished business. I love character deep dives and KinnPorsche is one of those shows that really allows the audience to partake in it. I hadn't realized it on my first watch but @lilitblaukatz is absolutely right, Kim and Chay are using similar necklaces.

There's already so many metas surrounding the type of jewelry that Kim wears, @wildelydawn's dive into Kim's necklaces comes into mind, but I definitely neglected looking more into the necklaces that Chay wears.

Porchay and his Cuban chain necklace with a carabiner pendant

I'll be honest, at first I wasn't sure what the pendant on Chay's necklace was when I first looked at it. I'm pretty sure it took me about 10 rewatches of this scene to even consider that it's a carabiner.

Interestingly enough, during ep. 5 when Chay goes to his first tutor session with Kim, this the only time that Chay wears such a thick chain, specifically what looks to be a Cuban chain (probably a 6 mm at that), outside of the time that he goes to the club and gets drunk. Cuban chains are nothing short of iconic because of their tight, twisted, interlocking links. Popularized in the 70s/80s by hip hop legends, the Cuban chains became a status symbol to impress because it looks classy and expensive. So I can't help but think that just maybe Chay specifically chose this chain to dress himself up for his idol-turned-tutor.

The interlocking links of the Cuban chain are important in creating and influencing the cohesive, elegant look of the necklace. And just as each link is dependent on the other, Chay is heavily influenced by his own life experiences. He's an orphaned child that was raised by his older brother, he's well aware of the sacrifices that Porsche has had to make in order to provide for him, and he's grown up being hounded by the aggressive debt-collectors that his "Uncle's" gambling habits bring. It's why he loves and appreciates Porsche so much, why he believes himself to be unlucky, and why he's as gutsy and straightforward as he is. He's been shaped by the tragedy that has surrounded his upbringing along with the undying love that his brother has given him.

Another prominent feature of the Cuban chain is the alternating large and small links, a duality that is specific to this style chain. Meanwhile Chay navigates, being the quiet and agreeable little brother that he is for Porsche, while also being his own being who knows how to work for what he wants. He's bold and outspoken when it comes to Wik, he needs to be if he wants to grasp at any chance. He plays around with who he is and what is expected of him; it shows in his personality and how carries himself with Kim versus how he is with Porsche.

Not to mention the sheer tightness of the interlocking links provides a strength and resilience that other delicate chains do not, it's almost symbolic of Chay's own strength and resilience. If there's one thing about Chay is that he's endured a lot of pain, he even believes that his whole life has been filled with bad luck, but even with that he's the one character that shows a steadfast resolve and endures multiple betrayals. He sticks to his guns and his decisions, he knows the love he deserves. He was willing to give Kim a chance, he went to him first to explain, he likely would have forgiven the lies if Kim had said that he cared about him and the feelings weren't all a façade. Kim didn't give him that and Chay blocked him out of his life.

Now moving onto the carabiner portion of the necklace. It seems like we see Chay in TWO different carabiner necklaces. The one he wore on his first tutoring session with Kim and the one he has on when he finds out the truth about Kim from Tankhun. A carabiner is synonymous to strength and fortification, a physical form of security that keeps objects together and secures elements. Similarly, Chay clings tenaciously to what he wants, he takes the chance to ask Kim to tutor him, he finds out where Kim lives, he tells him that he loves him. It's his steadfast determination that intrigues Kim, that sets him apart. Chay may be young, but just as carabiner's are used for adventures and exploration, Chay is the one that dares to tread uncharted territories with Kim. Chay is bold and has a willingness to hold fast until his goals are achieved. He's experienced several trials and tribulations in his lifetime and he still holds on, navigating through the challenges while still staying securely true to himself and his wants. Arguably, he's the one with the strongest mental fortitude when it comes to decisions with his love interest. He knows when to let go and when to hold on, even if letting go means hurting a bit more; it's a strength to come to terms and to then stick to his guns.

Kim and the ball chain necklace with a safety pin pendant

First things first, if we look at the history of safety pin jewelry, it's often associated with the notion of it being a sign of rebellion. This sentiment originally become popularized by the punk rock movement and then was again brought into the spotlight after it started being used as a symbol of standing against the xenophobia attacks around 2016 when Brexit occurred.

The safety pin is often used as a tool for quick fixes and connections, it's a resourceful solution to keep things attached, albeit unconventional. It's a tool to keep fabrics together, and it very literally breaks through a barrier to serve its function. Kim, out of the three, is the only one that initially attempts to rebel against his father. He's the one that tries to get out, even if he's ultimately dragged back in. He creates a life outside of the shady dealings of his father and the mafia as a whole. He has to be resourceful to investigate, to get information about what is happening with his family while still maintaining a distance from the direct dealings with the mafia.

Add that with the fine ball chain that attaches the safety pin, it adds to the idea that Kim is adaptable. His changes occur as necessary to reflect the situations that he finds himself in. Kim adapts who he is as an individuals depending of the people that surround him. He fluidly maneuvers through his life in a way that sees fit to get the information that he needs. He can be idol!Wik, tutor!Kim, mafia!Kim, or distant brother!Wik, at the drop of a dime depending on what version of him the situation calls for. Similar to how @hamliet clocked that Kim's painting of himself does not have any discernable features, symbolic of his ability to hide behind masks, it's the same here.

The fact that Kim's necklace is a simple, and rather thin, ball chain with a sturdy safety pin attached hints at Kim's hidden strength. Just by stature alone, he's the smallest of the three Theerapanyakul brothers. He's also the youngest and seemingly the one that is less involved with the mafia. The chain almost seems to serve as a potent remind that appearances can be deceiving. Like the guards first told Porsche, while Kim might seem to be the most normal of the three, he's the most dangerous. The safety pin adorning a delicate ball chain seems to serve as a profound dichotomy that mirrors who Kim really is.

Final Thoughts

The two necklaces seem to be an intentional parallel and paradox of each other. Much like Kim and Chay's position in the story, as Kinn and Porsche's younger brothers that are seemingly uninvolved with the mafia, they're parallels to each other but they're also each other's literary foils.

I really find it interesting that they chose to put both of them in necklaces that have some type of clip contraption on them. Maybe I'm reading (watching?) too into it, but I can't help but believe that the specific designs that the costumers decided to put them it, especially with accessories, goes beyond the simple aesthetics that fit Kim and Chay. Rather it seems like the necklaces are acting as a mirror that reflect their core aspirations, identities and the interactions that they have with each other and the other characters in the show. They're wearing simple accessories that can get overlooked in the moment, but I really think they provide a deeper look into what drives them as characters and gives us a deeper appreciation for both of them.

[diggity-didge]

A quick and shitty compilation of my favorite anti-kim tags 🙏 the fandom hasn’t let this man rest since the beginning and I respect yall for that

[imogenegomi]

Chapter eight is now up! 😊