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 💕

WARNING: NSFW POST

I'm laughing at myself for never replying to this, I had every opportunity to do so but just... never did? I am afraid anon, that my headcanon cannot agree with this sexy scenario,,, very autistic of me but I tried to make it work but I just couldn't LOL but lemme try and explain my thoughts in a sexy-ish way <3

In my mind, Gw is just too sub to loose control. I feel like if he did he would start sobbing and recede into himself, like he would be harsh on himself, so in that scenario I just think if anything Mttw would end up taking more control and being more present. I don't think Mttw would turn into an incoherent mess, I think he would softly caress Gw's face and tell him that it's okay, that he's being a good boy and he's making him feel so so good and that it's alright to let go. That would be how Gw would then be able to kinda go a bit sex crazy and unstoppable, he'd need to be told that it's okay and it's what Mttw wants - otherwise he would hold himself back as much as possible. Gw is very much a gentle giant, who tries to be as considerate of others as possible so there's nothing he would hate more than misbehaving if he was really serious about something (this isn't to say he wouldn't misbehave on purpose to get a reaction out of Mttw, but he wouldn't do so by accident). I think Gw would sulk for a little while after until Mttw was able to get him to come round and make a joke of how much he cries during sex, and only then would he get a punishment (which would most likely be a treat anyways, lbr).

So those are my thoughts on this specific scenario - sorry they don't match yours entirely but regardless I hope you find them interesting! <3

This answer may surprise you if you're not too familiar with gmg dynamics, because you would think on a surface level that the answer would be Tr but nope! I've answered a similar question before and the conclusion is still the same: it's Ricky.

If we rewind all the way back to k-con Hong Kong, you'' find a moment where Gw is asked if he could be any member for a day which member would it be? Mttw looks all smug and happy thinking it will be him but then the POUT. Mttw's beak comes out and he looks soooo mopey lol oh if only I could've been a fly on the wall to see how Mttw reacted afterwards to the Saju reading when the fortune-teller said Rk & Gw were complimentary because of the moist earth thing kshdfksdjfhkuh the way gyubrik and geonmaet got effectively swapped and the fact that Gw even COMMENTED ON IT is so 😭😭😭 anyways sorry I'm getting side tracked...

I think bc Rk is objectively a Super Attractive Dude and also can be very gentle and introverted, sometimes Mttw can't help but feel a little jealous. In a kind of inferior complex way, not in a mean not-wanting-them-there-or-to-spend-time-together way, but just because Rk is a totally different genre of person to Mttw and just a whole different vibe altogether. I think Gw is probably a bit different in his behaviour towards Rk (more settled, less chaotic) and that may occasionally make Mttw feel a bit like "oh why can't he be like that with me?" or "why can't he see me that way?" BUT! Again these are my own personal guesses and complete headcanons. Pls do not take my words too seriously, I just enjoy these theoretical thought experiments!!

I think it is very cute! It shows a realisation on Gw's part that is good for him and I'm glad he's being more honest and open with his feelings. I liked the way he described it too - before he'd had Mttw chasing him, but all of a sudden the energy has shifted and he's chasing Mttw. I think this push and pull is good. I like that they both are working to show their affection and learning to not take each other for granted. I just find it funny that he was very clear that it was Tr x Mttw he is jealous of rather than any other dynamic, it shows there is a particular kind of flirtatious dynamic that makes him jealous. And we cannot deny that mttl are flirty as fuck (and I love them for it fr).

I just feel bad for Tr because he ends up stuck in the middle of many situations loooool, always takes me back to him telling the two to 'just date already' and I just wonder how many times they've ended up hanging out as a group but then mattwook end up getting all gross and heart eyes and Tr's eyes just start rolling to the back of his head bc he's sick of their shit lmao

Which is funny in itself to consider bc Tr himself is quite a romantic? It's like he's one of those ewy-gooey people but hides it under this bravado of finding romance 'gross', so I kind of wonder how he feels about it all. He's very much an analyser so I wonder what he's taken away from seeing all the dynamics in zb1, including his own. It must be quite the experience for him!

OH MY GOD ANON... I never noticed but that is... garbled emotional fujoshi noises

No but fr, the lingering touches between Mttw and Gw are really quite special. I think this is a perfect example of a moment where they didn't need to touch one another but simply couldn't help but reach out and hold onto one another in a way that just a litttttttle bit too long to be seen as platonic/socially acceptable between friends. It's like for Mttw there was a mood shift from being in playful/silly mode at Tr's statement but suddenly going all quiet and soft holding Gw's hand for those few seconds...

(I could also discuss the context of the discussion being abt wanting a kid like Mttw, and him and Geon reaching out to one another straight after like it's something that made them think of one another in a very couple-y way... but I digress, I don't want to sound too tin-hatty LMAO)

Thank you so much for sharing this song anon... it's absolutely gorgeous and very very fitting for gyubtael's dynamic as a whole.

I think that the way gyubtael can see things about one another that no one else can see is particularly unique to their dynamic. Both Gyub and Tael try to be transparent and honest to who they are, but even then, everyone has parts of themselves that they dislike or struggle with, and I think they both struggle with knowing that the other person can see those things so obviously. It's why their relationship goes between intense and quiet a lot. They see each other so honestly that it's like they struggle to find a middle ground when it comes to expressing their emotions around one another, either being completely naked or fully clothed, coat and all (in a metaphorical sense). They will find their middle ground eventually, and it's lovely that their starting to view their ability to see one another's imperfections as a unique strength in their relationship rather than as something to fear.

Sorry for the mini-ramble I just don't get manu opportunities to talk about gyubtael so hehe

Hi there! I think it's important to do your own research when it comes to these things and watch the show for yourself because this rumour is so???? silly. I think silly is the word I'm looking for.

Gw was portrayed as 'scary' by mnet for a bit, but by the way tomboyz came around, his cute, sweet and polite self became far more apparent. The whole point of the second objective in BP was to pit G and K group against one another by having groups from each perform the same song, and so they my have come off as competitive but nothing beyond that whatsoever! I can't remember which member said it, but one of the members stated that Gunwook was the 'official insider' among them because he got on with them all as individuals and so helped act as a 'bridge' socially that helped the rest get to know each other!

So no there is absolutely no truth to it and I really implore you to look into things more and do your own research!

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. 🥹💖