ok, but where in the story or not supernatural world does the whole snow man plot makes sense? really disappointing,…
I found out that the Snow Man was an original addition to the drama which is really disappointing. They could have given it more to do, rather than use it for just adding tension and myth lore. I did love the action sequences with it though, but there's so many more parts to the story and characters that I appreciate that I just ignored it exists.
That's fair, but I think you might be misunderstanding it. I'm not sure if you've seen the trailer, but it's hinted…
That's fair. I've just gone through so many dramas, that I've mostly found 8+ or on the higher end of a 7 to be worth the time. And generally, that's what I find most people on the site to believe. However, I do still search around on lower-rated dramas if need be. I think people are just really sensitive about the ratings on this particular drama, because they don't want it to be neglected because of certain inappropriate rumours or misunderstandings behind the siblings leading to rating bombs.
Personally found it poetically fitting. She was given a second chance with the imposter Hongrang's return, but her selfish choices fuelled by greed led her ambitions to collapse and this time she's entirely isolated with no chance of her hopes being fulfilled. No Hongrang is coming back for her this time, and she realized that her hatred was what killed him in the first place. However, I'm just someone who doesn't like killing characters off needlessly, so maybe I'm grasping at straws. I can understand why you think she'd be better off tortured or killed, but to me she came across as too strong-headed to be affected by that over the betrayal she felt. Even dying would just be solace to her now that she has no one.
That's fair, but I think you might be misunderstanding it. I'm not sure if you've seen the trailer, but it's hinted…
Oh that's interesting. I've watched many historic dramas, but I haven't come across any with blood-related relatives getting married. Also, I think it's very fair to rate a drama based on just the writing, like the way I rate largely based on my enjoyment (which I'm sure some would mind). Everyone is entitled to their choices. However, I hope you realize that when I mentioned the acting, I mean the actual acting. Liking actors vs the acting are two different things, and I was exposed to many actors for the first time in this who I loved. It is purely subjective though.
In ep 2 jae yi said she would've been known if hongrang had any allergy to any fruit, and they've ate pomegranate…
Really bad subtitles there confused me too. The answer is given to you in scenes right after though. Hongrang is supposed to be allergic to it, and Jae-yi realizes she was misremembering it.
Why people acting as if 7.9 rating is low? This is why you should NEVER trust MDL ratings. 7.9 is basically 8/10,…
That's fair, but I think you might be misunderstanding it. I'm not sure if you've seen the trailer, but it's hinted that there's no blood relations, so they're not even half-siblings. There's no way there would be romance if they were at all blood-related. It's all a farce for political gains. I think people are just really sensitive about the ratings on this particular drama, because they don't want it to be neglected because of certain inappropriate rumours or misunderstandings behind the siblings leading to rating bombs.
Also, I think it's just generally known now that anything lower than an 8 is not worth checking out. I would be fine with even a 8.1, but if you check it out, the production and acting alone are on par with dramas that are rated 8.5+.
Look! The thing is we now live in a time where media literacy is gone, people don't even know how to rate a drama…
No, I think something is just wrong. With the amount of praise this is getting, the rating doesn't add up. The episodes are also individually rated high, so this is very odd. I don't trust site ratings either, but they're never this far off. Anybody can see that this deserves a higher rating for it's production, sound, and acting alone.
9/10 Huge fan of LJW since AOS who watched all his other roles after, and I think he really stepped up his game in this. I'm glad he's getting main roles now as he's been super talented from the start. I love Jang Uk and I felt I wouldn't be able to see Hong Rang differently, but at times I forgot it was LJW. He's so hyperactive and silly behind the scenes, that it's unbelievable for me to see him pull off such an intense, serious, and heavy role to perfection. I think this is easily one of his top performances, and aside from LJW, I want to praise everyone else involved. It's clear to see how much they prepared to fully immerse themselves into their characters, and it really shows in those quiet, intense scenes throughout.
As everyone else has said, the cinematography, set pieces, and directing are perfect, and the OSTs are masterpieces that I will likely never get over. I will be playing YOAMJAE for a while until I am able to settle my heart and move on from the amazing time I've had with this. I'm sure this has lots of rewatch value too, so I'll rewatch this again soon as I really want more of this world and it's characters. The only part I'd say that was lacking was the story, as I found that 11 episodes was not enough for them to perfectly pace it. Nevertheless, I didn't find it confusing at all. It all tied up wonderfully in the end, and the chemistry between the leads was immensely perfect.
Truly! Given the director's previous works, it's fair to believe they will stick to the dark theme especially…
That's great to know! I'm not familiar with this director's work. Also, I agree about the 18+ scenes. They don't have to go all out or even show it much, as long as they don't cut out any of it from the plot. AOS did this wonderfully with their one important 18+ scene in the flashbacks with Dohwa. However, I haven't read Dear Hongrang, so I wouldn't know how different it is in this. I just know all this from deep diving.
I'm even more excited for this after reading about what the meaning of the title Dear Hongrang ("swallowing gold") actually is, and all these filming locations used! This is so promising and I hope they manage it well in just 11 episodes. I'm not sure if it will be as dark or adult as the 18+ manwha, though, seeing that this is just for 15+. I do hope none of the important plot-related sexual content and violence is cut out, as I really want the full experience.
Way too narrow of a perspective on suicide, and it felt wierd to chalk up everything to suicide being a selfish decision. I also suspected something else a lot more depressing happened when he jumped off the building, but my guess turned out wrong. Overall, it was still a wild ride, and I'm glad I was here for it. This had excellent production and cast, but a poor and very mixed message. I'm going to read the webtoon since I heard it's darker and a lot more fleshed out.
Also, I think it's just generally known now that anything lower than an 8 is not worth checking out. I would be fine with even a 8.1, but if you check it out, the production and acting alone are on par with dramas that are rated 8.5+.
As everyone else has said, the cinematography, set pieces, and directing are perfect, and the OSTs are masterpieces that I will likely never get over. I will be playing YOAMJAE for a while until I am able to settle my heart and move on from the amazing time I've had with this. I'm sure this has lots of rewatch value too, so I'll rewatch this again soon as I really want more of this world and it's characters. The only part I'd say that was lacking was the story, as I found that 11 episodes was not enough for them to perfectly pace it. Nevertheless, I didn't find it confusing at all. It all tied up wonderfully in the end, and the chemistry between the leads was immensely perfect.
I'm even more excited for this after reading about what the meaning of the title Dear Hongrang ("swallowing gold") actually is, and all these filming locations used! This is so promising and I hope they manage it well in just 11 episodes. I'm not sure if it will be as dark or adult as the 18+ manwha, though, seeing that this is just for 15+. I do hope none of the important plot-related sexual content and violence is cut out, as I really want the full experience.