Hi lovely! You are correct I have mentioned a headcanon gmg timeline but I actually never fully wrote it out or posted it anywhere, so please don't apologise because you are 1000% correct <3
I'll give a summary and I will be referring to Berry's timeline for reference (if you haven't read it, please do, it's an important piece of literature): https://twitter.com/mon5nge/status/1830020411829977267

Pre-Debut
I think everything was hectic. Chaos galore. Queue the gif of Troy from Community holding the pizza box in a room set on fire. I don't think they even had time to feel things much other than try to get to know each other. So that was very much casual friends learning to friend some more and get closer.

Debut
I think there is a general consensus that Geon started his crushing kind of early on from debut. It was kinda cutesy crushing, casual, I think Maet very much is his type but he treated it superficially and wasn't sure where it was going to go so he kind of was low-key about it? Partially because Geon I think tries to act low-key about a lot of things that actually mean a lot to him. He's a giant nerd with a big heart but he doesn't want to seem uncool so he tends to play things more coolly than what he feels inside.

I think during that time, Maet was also getting closer to Geon and saw him as a sweet dongsaeng. I think they both realised they were compatible, but I don't think Maet was considering anything romantically at that point? His head just wasn't there but I think both were really enjoying getting to know each other.

Between In Bloom and Crush
THE BEGINNING OF TENSION! The high from debut was settling, they're starting to get into a little bit of a rhythm, be more familiar with how they (zb1) as a group socialise, how to navigate around one another. I think this small lull created an opportunity for them to get closer and maybe start flirting a little? Maet is flirty by nature and to be honest Geon is too. I think they both maybe started experimenting with their flirting and touching a bit more. Still platonic, not an obvious blurring of lines in any way - but a gentle poke at the line. Occasionally stepping over it and saying something that could be construed as romantic, but with the excuse of "oh I'm just kidding!" as an excuse to hide behind. I think their late night conversations got longer, their cuddles became a daily routine and they really started to look at each other and think, "could I rely on this person?"

Crush Era
Chef's Kiss, a name synonymous with what was going on with gmg at the time. I think Geon's crush was pretty solid at this point, he knew he had a crush on Maet and was just waiting patiently to see what would happen with it. Geon isn't the type (imo) to take the lead if he doesn't know what the ending destination will be, and I think that he really wasn't sure of Maet's intentions either. I mean we all saw the Idol Radio clip where Geon's face was BRIGHT RED - poor baby was caught off guard when he got given that rose, he was flustered. Whereas Maet was beginning to acknowledge Geon's crush and play with him a bit because of it, I think he wanted to see what Geon would and wouldn't be agreeable to. I think the way Maet and Geon view romance and relationships somewhat differently, so Maet's version of an action with a romantic intention behind it is a bit more obvious than Geon's. Not to go back to Maet's astrology chart (again) but he is someone who accidentally is prone to leading people on due to his natural flirtiness and has and will continue to cause him problems. So I think Maet probably used his natural flirtiness as a disguise to hide behind. He was wilding quite a lot in this era and got shipped with a lot of different people for a reason. So I think he probably used that as an emotional shield for himself and saw it as fun flirting. But I also think it was during this time that he really noticed Geon's crush on him, so he started stewing on it a bit, considering what it meant.

December-February 2024
Geon turned 19! And I think that changed a few things for them. I think Geon got a bit more confident with his new status as an adult, and I think both of them got a bit more truthful about what they meant to each other. I see gmg as a romance built on friendship and trust, they liked each other as people and as friends and co-workers first before anything else. At this point I think they really trusted each other as friends (talking about their insecurities, struggles etc.) and that this translated to them bonding deeper on an emotional level. And this is where the REAL blurriness between the lines of friendship and romance began for them. I think the Japan-trip in particular is a massive indicator of that. They weren't all over each other or anything, but it really confirmed to both of them that they enjoy spending time together, even when they're not working. Their friendship had blossomed to a point that they had become one another's pillars (which is around the time I joined the fandom), so then it became a question of... what next? There's only so far certain actions can be deemed acceptable in friendship, and they were hurtling towards something unlabelled but beyond the bounds of platonic friendship. Their actions got flirtier, their looks got more heated. The crush was mutual and the game of gay chicken they'd been playing no longer felt quite so... harmless.

And that's when I think something happened. Considering how cautious Geon is as a person, it was more of a talking things out than a taking off each other's clothes if you know what I'm talking about. I think they may have kissed, acknowledged that what was going on between them wasn't entirely platonic, and agreed to see where things would head for them.

Yura Yura Era
It was like something had been settled between them. A sense of calm that meant we suddenly saw looks starting to be shared between them that can only be described as 'intimate', the whispering, the leaning into one another. I think this is where we see more of Geon's 'vulnerable' side being revelaed to Maet (as well as all of zb1, but especially Maet), where he started to allow himself more quiet moments, more alone time where he wanted to just be quiet and not idol Geon for a moment. We start to get sightings of them going out places together, we start to see small actions where Maet treats Geon differently to the other members, really subtle things that have interesting implications. At this point you could tell Geon was on Maet's mind a lot because he ended up giving a lot of answers related to Geon, and we even started to see a bit of jealousy on his side too! I mentioned in a previous ask, but for Maet, jealousy is a good thing for him. It actually makes him feel more secure in his feelings rather than insecure because it reaffirms that he does have feelings for this person, he's not stringing them along.

Feel The Pop
Ok this is when they fucked. LMAO. And when my infamous tweet became infamous. We started to see some very cute possessiveness from both of them in different ways, they both expressed how they liked to spend their alone time together (which is still crazy to me, some of the most romantic shit they've said fr), Geon cheesing as he proudly mentioned Maet in his lives, Maet talking about how he ONLY kissed Geon? They were going crazy with their flirting. The push and pull. The 'playing hard to get'. Geon wanted to be chased and BOY did Maet take up the challenge! The tension between them was insane. They couldn't keep their eyes off each other, their hands off each other, talking about each other constantly, the members being sick of their shit... and then suddenly it was ok? That in my opinion suggests a massive amount of tension that finally burst due to release. So yeah, I think around April-May they fucked for the first time and decided they were serious. I think they'd been building up to it, exploring things together, seeing if it was just puppy love and kind of giving each other time to adjust to the idea of dating. And then I think Maet probably did or said something that Geon had been waiting for and they were like damn! Okay! We're doing this I guess!

So I think they had a few weeks after they fucked where they acted crazy obnoxious which pissed off the other members (around the time Maet complained about the 1:1 date and the fan-kit shoot). Cause bro people do not appreciate how crazy Maet touching Geon's ankle was and looking at him like that... that's just. To me that is truly what sealed the deal. That was such a subtle boyfriend behaviour. And yeah so they were living off that high for a while and things calmed down a bit after. It's hilarious to me bc the peak of them wanting to rip each other's clothes off all the time was at the height of the FTP promotions (spotify, heart rate, fan kit, fansigns) so June was just... yeah they had a great time in June. Congrats and I hope all the effort in the gym paid off for both of their stamina!

Good So Bad
And now we come to current time! They're still crazy, telling us all the adorable tidbits about their relationship, still very gay, and probably in love too. We see them going on their dates, talking about each other happily and kissing each other on camera? Like ok boyfriends. This era isn't that different to FTP and it's much shorter but we're starting to see a more serious acknowledgement from the other members that these two aren't just fooling around, that they're serious about each other. And I'm very happy for them! Long may GMG live!!

Thank you for this lovely ask anon 💕

thank you for the well wishes my sweet! <3

ooooo this is a tough answer because they were that much younger and more chaotic, especially because being that age is a very chaotic time in one's life so although they would be very cute I don't think they would have melded as well as they have with the timing of jebewon. I really think they met each other at the perfect time in their self-growth journey as individuals, but also at the right time to be able to open their hearts up to another person and grow that way. However! For the sake of a fun thought exercise, here's my thoughts on if wild idol!geon met lil spice!maet.

Hilariously I think they would annoy each other ~a lot~ a little bit. When we look back at Maet's origin story, whenever he talks about his background he always talks about how he was just... Some Dude. Some Guy. Vibing. He wasn't popular in school and he hadn't made himself out to be an over-achiever either so I think although he would stand out in his dancing, he would probably a bit more subdued and quiet but smiley. Meanwhile Geon, my sweet ~demon~ angel baby Geon. Who had a massive complex (that I think he still carries) of being the best at everything and working hard and being liked by everyone. I can imagine he was quite stiff and uptight when he was younger, even if he tried to carry himself in a way that suggested otherwise.

So I think you would have Maet being chill and vibing and then Geon who takes everything seriously and is super intense and a perfectionist. And he would see Maet and be like, why isn't this dude??? Trying harder??? Doing more???? Why is he so damn relaxed? So Geon would end up accidentally starting this one sided war in his head, meanwhile Maet the ever chill and fun guy would think everything is completely chill. But it would be cute because Geon would end up thinking so hard about Maet he'd end up developing a crush on him and start being flustered around him... very cute indeed. That's just my headcanon tho! Others may think completely different idk haha

Honestly anon, I have been going back and forth on this in my head because they are both kinda crazy just in different ways KJSDFKSJDFDSF but! I think you're question has made a good point in showing there is distinction between the two - being possessive and being jealous, although linked, are not necessarily the same thing! I think generally speaking, there is a consensus that Geon is the more possessive and the more jealous one but I tend to disagree.

I think Geon is definitely the more possessive one, 1000% he's been wild, saying shit like 'my man', always wanting to be the one who knows the most about Maet in the room, hugging, touching, his very obvious disgruntlement at certain moments when other members are cuddling Maet... I think more than anything he just struggles to share. And if we go with the line of thinking that Maet is his first serious love (which is what I believe to be the case), it also makes sense why he can be particularly obvious and shameless with his possessiveness. I don't think it's about other people or insecurity that Maet will be taken away from him - more just? That headspace you get when you have your first love, where you just want to be enveloped by them and vice versa and just struggle to remember that other people are around.

Whereas, I do believe Maet is the more jealous one. I don't think we've had much opportuntiy to see it in a group setting because generally speaking no-one in the group is as touchy-feely with Geon (I think in general he is picky about who he is touchy-feely with) and they've been so obsessed with each other that there just hasn't been an opportunity as of late for another member to mess with them in that way. But I can't lie I would love to see a member mess with them in that way just to see how Maet would react bc I think it would be fascinating LOL I think the best example we have is probably Maet wanting that 1:1 date so bad (and eventually getting it, good for him), I think this can also be seen as possessive but I feel like it came more from a place of jealousy because he wanted Geon's attention to himself, hee's very much used to getting Geon's undivided attention (and he seeks him out a lot to check he's paying attention), and I think he gets jealous of others when Geon is focusing on anyone that isn't him LOL oh and also! interactions with fans. Maet reminding different fans that Geon is his, and the MARRIAGE THING?!?! Like only wanting to marry a fan if it means he can marry Geon. Like ok.

So yeah! Those are just my thoughts, thank you for asking as always <3

Before I answer this question, important disclaimer: these are my opinions, this is no diss to other duos, just my own views. Each duo is unique and lovely in it's own way. It's part of why jebe get on so well as a group is because everyone gets on so we have lots of unique and lovely dynamics and I just love everyone. Jebe is my ride or die group. Bin voice SARANGHANEUNDEEEEEEEEEEEE

I'm not going to make comparisons to other duo's instead I am simply going to wax poetics about what I find special and unique about what they have in general.

They are a meeting of mind, heart and body that is grounded in reality. What they have together isn't some intangible thing, it wasn't written in the stars that they would meet, they aren't reincarnations of tragic figures, destiny hasn't played a part in what they have. They chose each other. And continue to choose each other every day, and work hard to choose each other well into the future. They compliment one another with their subversiveness, and provide support for each other in ways that neither had experienced previously. They give each other what they both have been looking for and it's not by accident.

What gmg have is something grounded in trust, loyalty, friendship and fondness, which has grown organically and over time. A 'slowburn' of sorts, the more they found out about one another, the more they fell. Their communication is unique and unmatched, they soothe each other in ways neither had previously thought possible but it's still so very real. Neither expects the impossible from the other, they acknowledge each other's faults and love each other because of them. They continue to learn more about each other every day and hunger for more. But rather than falling into an abyss of obsession, they take their time with it, they are gentle and considerate. They pace themselves with their love and are patient.

They also support each other through their short comings, I've mentioned many times the different ways they act as pillars for one another, but it truly is something that I admire so deeply. They don't drag one another down, they build each other up and help each other when they need it. Geon helps Maet express himself when words fail him, and Maet's there to ground Geon when he gets too in his head. They compliment each other very well, but they are considerate of that and they work beyond that natural ease between them to make sure that what they have together will keep working. They are constantly putting effort into what they have and will continue to water the flower that is their relationship, because both of them want it to thrive.

They aren't perfect and I'm sure what they have isn't perfect either, but they want the best for one another and will do whatever they can to support and build each other up so that they can be the best version of themselves they can be. They treat each other with love and kindness in a way that is so functional, so healthy, and so real, that it gives me hope and understanding of what a healthy love, a healthy relationship, should look like. And I am thankful for being able to see what they have grow, and watch it bloom.

I don't mean to sound harsh but like. Bruv. What are you talking about? sdkhjfskdjfhsdfkh
Ok I can see where you're coming from a little bit, there are parts of their relationship that they're keeping between themselves, i.e. the mattparkz selca everyone requested. But otherwise I am genuinely like. Confused by what you're saying. They're on a world tour rn they are busy as hell and yet we still get a CRAZY amount of moments from them. The hug from the Singapore concert BTS? Geon standing beside Maet in the group photo? All the answers to fan questions they've been getting and answering in the most romantic way possible? The fricken LOVE TIKTOK? The INSTA LIVE? The list could go on. They have shown plenty of close moments and moments where they're touching each other. Maybe not groping each other in public but honestly that's a good thing I think bc for real there were like two months where they were getting handsy on camera to the point I was genuinely surprised they weren't getting told off by management LMAO

I'm not sure why you're saying it's 'hard' for Maet and Geon to answer questions about one another because I genuinely haven't seen that. They seem to really enjoy getting questions about one another at fan signs and also talk about each other when they go on live too so.... all I can say is yeah no?

I don't think they're afraid of showing too much, I think they are probably also deciding how much of their relationship they want to be in public view and how much they want to keep private which is a very important boundary to establish and I hope they continue to only show what they want to and feel comfortable sharing.

So sorry if I sounded a bit harsh anon but I just don't think there's been a slow down of gmg in public space, I just think maybe, if anything, they're establishing boundaries and if so - good for them! We do not deserve to see everything and shouldn't feel entitled to it either.

OOOO I love a fun question! It means a lot to me too, kind of harks back to the question I answered previously about how the jebe's feel about gmg but now there's even more to it! I think having Bin's stamp of approval is honestly? Kind of a big deal? I think the general consensus of how the members acknowledge gmg's relationship has really become quite solidified now. Like it's just a thing. Everyone sees it and knows it and supports it and I love that for them, but Bin? Maet's best friend? JB1's leader? Fellow gay dude who is also anxious and I think was potentially worried for them at the beginning for them, now being their biggest supporter? We love to see it!!!

Because I really do think Bin was somewhat hesitant when it came to gmg, he wasn't sure where they were going and what they were doing, but his reaction to them has changed and I see that as a sign that something has shifted. That gmg has solidified as a concept in a way that the other member's feeling comfortable acknowledging it and calling it what it is. Bin calling them the 'official couple', smiling in amusement when they're together and then giving Geon the cup-cake that Maet would most like specifically because he thinks it's the cupcake that Maet would like the most is genuinely hilarious 😭😭😭 The cupcake thing is especially important to me because I think Bin uses teasing as a particular form of expression that he only does when he's sure of something. It's hard to explain his brain he's a very complex guy but that would need an essay in itself, so the teasing about the cupcake honestly feels like the biggest thing out of everything that shows his stamp of approval and I'm just really really happy to see it. 🥹💖

Hi hi! Nah anon I totally get it and know you weren't at all insinuating anything creepy because I had thought about it in a similar way to you and then kinda kept ruminating, discussing with friends and then was able to come to the conclusions I came to which is how they ended up being positive! Because yeah I can only speak for myself but sometimes I forget the cultural differences and can also just over-analyse and need to take a step back and that was definitely one of those moments for me! I will say there will always be moments where people say things that hurt other people no matter if you're an idol or not so rather than saying Maet would 'never', it would be just more that, he generally wouldn't do so or intend to do so. And same with Geon and the term 'oversenstive' - I personally have disdain for that term because it suggests too much of something and I think that's unfair when so many situations are dependent on context and sensitivity can be an incredibly important and valuable thing, same with being a deep thinker - it just depends!

So I'm glad that my explanations eased your mind and helped, thank you for coming to me to talk about it and I'm really glad I could help with it because yeah... I really get you and where you were coming from.

Honestly anon I do get what you mean! But I honestly haven't seen it over exaggerated to an extent where I've found it frustrating because their height difference in itself is pretty significant which I think is the main thing people focus on. Like I agree their waists for example are similar in size and Mttw is buffer but so far generally I haven't been too bothered by how the rps fandom address it. I will say I get pet peeved by any kind of Mttw over-twinkification - especially when he's drawn without muscles bc like??? He Is Muscle.

But to be fair I haven't read any fics in quite a while and I'm not sure what specific part of the fandom you're referring to so I might just not be seeing it. I will say I also can agree that it's annoying that people can view them based on only that superficial part (the size difference) but I think our community has grown SO much and I've seen more and more people appreciate them for their dynamics, their personalities, their love for each other, so I think that superficial-ness can lead to better things as people get interested and discover more about them! You're frustrations are totally valid but I will say I think there are many people who appreciate them for far more than their size difference which considering they are an rps yaoi ship is pretty crazy and special in itself! <3

HI ERU! waves enthusiastically OK so I know I'm 16 days late but I am here and ready to yap hehehe I decided to rewatch the live (w/ english subs) to really like. Re-absorb the live as a whole and write bullet points about my Thoughts, so this is going to be a very general analysis of like the whole thing rather than anything specific. Here we go:
- First things first I love how a lot of the live itself was them eating and sharing together, jebe1 have made it clear many times that they use food as a love language between them all, so I just love that Gw & Mttw eating together further asserted that on a platonic level but also romantically due to...
- THE SPIT SWAPPING BRO I'M STILL GAGGED. Like. I'm sorry they were being recorded on camera. But they still swapped spit going for the same bite spots as the other person and THEN THE ICE CREAM??? LIKE OK DAMN. Once accidentally is one thing but they did it multiple times in a way where it was like. Ok they really are swapping spit.
- They chose each other. They had just had a concert and were frickin exhausted, had their own rooms too and could have crashed or spent alone time or basically done whatever but they decided they wanted to be together. Eat together and spend time together. That is just so damn sweet to me. When you've been busy like that I can imagine not wanting to spend time with anyone except the person you love because... well, you're tired. So choosing each other in this way just reasserts how much they love each other in a way that I interpret to be romantic because they KEEP choosing each other.
- I love how much of a shy bby Gw is, he very much does that thing love struck puppy's do where he looks at Mttw when Mttw isn't looking at him, but as soon as Mttw turns his head to look at him he looks away, it's like they're in a romcom it makes me soooo soft.
- The way gw was looking at Mttw when he was saying “couchant” or whatever… he loves Mttw's brain and want to use it all the time.
- Gw was very tired and it was obvious bc his memory is usually very good but he forgot what he ordered and Mttw reminded him and I just thought that was really cute? Like I feel like concerts take a lot out of Gw in a way they don't have the same effect on Mttw so it's lovely seeing the subtle ways Mttw supports Gw and is there for him.
- When Mttw eats the pasta it looks like Gw wants to devour him WHOLE. Also really cute bc Mttw was ready to feed him but gw pointing to his mouth like he’s busy is so cute and domestic and shows they’re comfortable w each other and just expressing things without talking.
- Also the way Mttw looked at Gunwook reading out the comment saying they’re happy to see them eating well like he wanted his baby to know it is OKAY TO EAT!
- Mttw calling Gw cute for watching the drama they did an ost for idk the way he said it was kinda sexy but maybe im insane… but he sounded like he almost was finding how cute Gw's nerdy self to be sexy and like. Good for him.
- Gw explaining the pear thing to Mttw and Mttw listening and showing he’s hearing and being like “ahhhh” “mmmm” they show they engage each other a lot and are always making sure the other feels heard and listened - they did the same again when talking about Academic system in SK.
- Gw talking about debate battles im giggling the way Matthew said he knows gw would do Great at that
- OK I'm being so real I wouldn't be surprised if Mttw was horny pent up after the concert bc the way he was constantly grippping at Gw's bare knee like that... ok bud. I find the energetic Mttw with cute/tired Gw to be an absolutely delectable combination. THEY KEEP CALLING EACH OTHER CUTE was this foreplay. Were we watching their foreplay play out.
- OK SO WHEN MTTW WAS CHANGING HIS TOP I WAS SUDDENLY GAGGED BC GW WAS LIKE. CONCENTRATING ON THE PHONE SOOOO HARD. I think in part he was focusing on the comments, but ALSO just trying his best to avoid looking at Mttw bc he was flustered and didn't want to make it obvious.

So my general TL;DR from watching it is that Mttw seemed pretty energetic and like, hyped, post-concert, meanwhile Gw is more tired/sedated post-live and it really came through in the live. Because of this we got a more cute Gw and also a more excitable Mttw meaning we got to see a more possessive side from Mttw where he was the one doing more of the touching and also flirting. Gw was clearly flustered and shy but also loving the attention from Mttw and Mttw was finding every and any opportunity to kind of reassert his affection for Gw both physically and with words. The wall-eye-knee pick-up line, the sharing food, the touching and the marriage comment. There really was a lot to unpack that whole live and it reasserted to me a lot of what I already thought of their dynamic and yeah. Just so thrilled and thankful to see them happy and in love!

(Not going to cross-post this to twt).

I agree! I don't think it's at all creepy and I'm not sure if that's how anon intended it either? More just a concern for Geon maybe seeing this as a reinforcement of him needing to act more mature/responsible which, as you've read from my response you know I don't really think was the intention. I think it was a wholesome compliment meant more for the audience (as in praising Geon to the audience), whilst I think (shout-out to Eru for chatting to me about this) that Maet telling Geon that he's grateful to have Geon in his life because he can smile and have fun, is the compliment that he meant directly for Geon - since that's the part he turned his body and looked directly at Geon to speak to him in the ment for.