The Allure of the "Cute Aggression" Phenomenon: Romantic Aggression in Modern Media
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And thanks to the unfiltered nature of WEB entertainment (webtoons, web novels, TikTok dramas, and YouTube serials), this trope isn't just surviving. It’s thriving.
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