it's the normal Kdrama thing, every drama that I watch gets downhill from 14 or 13.
I guess the scriptwriters really need to learn how to end a series well xD a series shouldn't be defined by the last 2-3 episodes alone. But sadly those are the crucial episodes that decide the final ratings.. It's happened far too many times now
Ep 13 seems to be a litmus test of how well the ending of kdramas are gonna be.. QOT peaked at ep 12 for me.. Same was the case with 2521... Everything went downhill from ep 14 on... Its like Kdramas have a kind of cycle: ep 1-3/4 : set the context and mostly one isn't hooked. ep 4/5-9/10 : you're hooked and the story keeps getting better each episode; ep 10/11 - 13: Series peaks; ep 14-16: mostly a decline or at max maintains the same peak if the drama is really really good
Au contraire. When he still told her about it speaks volumes to the kind of person he is. Yes, he had a choice…
Will buy your point. Maybe he didn't want to decide for her and respect her and let her make a decision for herself after knowing all the facts. But still.. His decision doesn't sit well with me.
I agree but it is his way to respect her although it's unnecessary from his part.
But he knew that if she knew the truth, she won't take the surgery. Then you have to weigh risking her life because of telling the truth and respecting her. And i think its wiser not risking her not having the surgery.
Hyun Woo shouldn't have told her about the memory loss @ end of ep13.. What was the point? In best case if she wouldn't have had a memory loss, she doesn't know anything and everything is fine. In worst case, she's not going to remember anything anyway. Although Hyun Woo was emotional, telling the truth didn't achieve any end tbh. Any drama because of this is all his fault because of telling the truth.. Writer should have focused on other plot points I think.
Their life is their children. And because they know their children won't magically become geniuses, they must…
I'll agree with the first sentence. A mother cares for her child's future. But participating in a rat race and becoming so obsessed with their subject teacher to the point that they stalk them is unacceptable IMO. The mothers could have encouraged their children to cooperate with like minded children to learn and have healthy competition among themselves rather than the toxicity these mother's portray. These are the kind of people who actually destroy the social fabric by dictating what is valued and what is not, in a way setting unsaid standards in society and that if you don't conform to those values, you are looked down upon and they end up determining your value and esteem. Its simply a toxic culture imo.
I think there are 2 groups of opinions forming here. 1) Plot/Story centric people: You guys will mostly find S2 in its entirety less likable. Will suggest these people to watch the first 3 and last 3 episodes of the season. Watching these episodes only will mostly skip the amnesia and romantic side of the story but will keep the main plot intact and will suffice your needs of the story moving forward without fillers irrespective of the plot holes you may find. 2) Feminists: I think people with strong feminist views will definitely get disappointed. Better to skip the season because the character development might offend them. 3) Rest: For people who have loved this drama and can't get enough of it, the entire season is a great watch to satisfy yourself. The season is full of romance and you'll be treated with what you want to see. Let's just say, if this were a 20-25 episode series, the pining for more of the drama and the leads would have been more. But, since it is a 30 episode series, you will pine less.
Its hard to satisfy all sets of people. But the show is a great watch nonetheless.
Honestly, I'll too agree that S1 was superior. Had these points been addressed then S2 might have been better: 1) Fan service by bringing the badass Naksu for a couple of episodes: The character transformation from a ruthless assassin to a lovebird is too much of a turnover for someone who has spent majority of her life in thirst for revenge. Shouldn't have transformed her character so much. Would have been great if we could have seen the original Naksu and Jin Seol Ran in action. 2) Depth to Jin Mu's character: Jin Mu is shown as a power thirsty, plain evil character. His back story as a Bastard could have been explored to add depth. The best antagonist development I've seen is in Naruto. There, all villains are not plain evil but broken heroes and had strong reasons for their actions. 3) Screenplay: I think 10 episode S2 was apt. However, the screenplay could have been much better. Instead of the fillers, Master Lee playing riddles and the over romance in S2, they could have focused more on the plot, the fire bird, etc. The last 2 episodes felt like a rush. They could have accommodated parts of these 2 episodes in the earlier episodes, making it much more smooth flowing. 4) Lacking action department: I felt that S2 was filled with a lot of romance but lacked in the action department. Only last 2 episodes had some action this season and the action sequences were very brief. Could have planned the action sequences better I believe. Especially the fire bird scene. Was over in like 5 mins. Couple of hyped up scenes went bust - the fire bird & Jang Gang coming back in S1 (all hyped up and died in like 2 mins). Anticlimactic. I guess Kdramas should learn from Bollywood about how to make the most of the hyped up moments xD 5) Park Jin in a comedic role: Would have preferred a more mature figure probably
Barring these few pointers I think the series was amazing. Loved the novel idea of soul shifting and how they portrayed it. Korea always surprises me with the novel storyline and plots they bring. Would love to see future dramas with a similar theme. Also they handled majority of the justifications pretty well. The acting by the entire cast was phenomenal. A solid 8.5 IMO.
I don't know why or how but I think we will see the real JBY and Naksu in the final episode. Go Yoon Jung also posted a photo of Naksu on Insta. So I hope there is a positive surprise today
Whatever the ending be for Naksu and Uk, I just hope Naksu gets justice and finds her peace in the end. Its a pity how she has been used by Jin Mu and now secretly by JBY. For someone who's been used all her life as a tool for others unknowingly, I just want an ending that serves her justice and a ending that befits such a character (instead of just disappearing into thin air). Someone should also call her by her real name "Cho Yeong" for once.
1) Plot/Story centric people: You guys will mostly find S2 in its entirety less likable. Will suggest these people to watch the first 3 and last 3 episodes of the season. Watching these episodes only will mostly skip the amnesia and romantic side of the story but will keep the main plot intact and will suffice your needs of the story moving forward without fillers irrespective of the plot holes you may find.
2) Feminists: I think people with strong feminist views will definitely get disappointed. Better to skip the season because the character development might offend them.
3) Rest: For people who have loved this drama and can't get enough of it, the entire season is a great watch to satisfy yourself. The season is full of romance and you'll be treated with what you want to see. Let's just say, if this were a 20-25 episode series, the pining for more of the drama and the leads would have been more. But, since it is a 30 episode series, you will pine less.
Its hard to satisfy all sets of people. But the show is a great watch nonetheless.
1) Fan service by bringing the badass Naksu for a couple of episodes: The character transformation from a ruthless assassin to a lovebird is too much of a turnover for someone who has spent majority of her life in thirst for revenge. Shouldn't have transformed her character so much. Would have been great if we could have seen the original Naksu and Jin Seol Ran in action.
2) Depth to Jin Mu's character: Jin Mu is shown as a power thirsty, plain evil character. His back story as a Bastard could have been explored to add depth. The best antagonist development I've seen is in Naruto. There, all villains are not plain evil but broken heroes and had strong reasons for their actions.
3) Screenplay: I think 10 episode S2 was apt. However, the screenplay could have been much better. Instead of the fillers, Master Lee playing riddles and the over romance in S2, they could have focused more on the plot, the fire bird, etc. The last 2 episodes felt like a rush. They could have accommodated parts of these 2 episodes in the earlier episodes, making it much more smooth flowing.
4) Lacking action department: I felt that S2 was filled with a lot of romance but lacked in the action department. Only last 2 episodes had some action this season and the action sequences were very brief. Could have planned the action sequences better I believe. Especially the fire bird scene. Was over in like 5 mins. Couple of hyped up scenes went bust - the fire bird & Jang Gang coming back in S1 (all hyped up and died in like 2 mins). Anticlimactic. I guess Kdramas should learn from Bollywood about how to make the most of the hyped up moments xD
5) Park Jin in a comedic role: Would have preferred a more mature figure probably
Barring these few pointers I think the series was amazing. Loved the novel idea of soul shifting and how they portrayed it. Korea always surprises me with the novel storyline and plots they bring. Would love to see future dramas with a similar theme. Also they handled majority of the justifications pretty well. The acting by the entire cast was phenomenal. A solid 8.5 IMO.