Man, what a find. This drama is so damn good. Part of me is glad I found it so soon and the other part of me is wishing I found it when it completed so I don’t have this excruciating wait until the next episode.
This is where it all started for me. This drama sparked my interest and love for Asian dramas and movies. For me it’s the best coming of age Asian drama that managed to mix the heartbreak, the humour, the cringe/embarrassing moments and relatability of having your first crush. It may be my nostalgia talking but I’ll never forget the spirit of this drama. I search for it every few years to watch again.
You can't tell us how many? Your list tells us the exact number of dramas you've watched. This whole article is…
I only created my MDL account this year. I’ve been watching Asian dramas for the last 8 years. I’ve been adding dramas to my watch list as and when I remember them so I can keep track (the reason for creating my MDL account) but most of the dramas that I’ve added are only the ones I’ve watched this year.
I tend to read a lot of the MDL articles. This one just happens to be about ratings. I guess if what you’re really asking is why I commented. It’s because a lot of the comments on MDL and especially under articles to do with ratings almost always ends up being a back and forth about which drama is good or bad based on the ratings but ratings are only a part of the bigger picture, especially as the way we consume content is rapidly changing with technology.
For me personally, if I’m unsure about watching something I’ll take my preferences, the ratings, what the comments are ‘really’ saying, the length and the themes into account in order to make a decision but the decision is not whether to watch. It’s to get a feel for the show. If the comments say the pacing is slow and I watch a couple of episodes and the pacing is indeed slow then I’ll know I can drop it because it means I’m not just imagining it and it probably won’t get any better. If the comments seem to have an issues with a particular thing and are saying that thing ruined the drama, a lot of the time I find that that thing does not ruin the drama. A lot of criticisms and low views/ratings are due to personal preferences and sometimes fan wars, so I try to always give something a chance before writing it off or stating my opinion on it.
I’m sure y’all know this by now but if you’re interested in watching something, just watch it. Don’t let ratings, viewership or comments sway you. I can’t tell you the number of dramas I’ve watched that have been dragged in the comments or rated low 7s, only to find that not only is the drama good but it’s up there with some of the really good ones.
I’m watching all the dramas mentioned above and they’re all entertaining in their own way. Period dramas and soap opera style k-dramas will always do better with Korean tv viewers because those viewers tend to be older and more traditional. Likewise, dramas that are more modern and set in the fantasy/supernatural genre do better with international viewers in streaming. Just look at Netflix, Disney & Prime.
What tipped me off is that he only seems to be nice to her in public but when they are in private he seems annoyed to be with her. Like he’s being forced to. That private piano lesson was filled with so much tension and I don’t mean the good kind.
i'm a sucker for besties to lovers so these first two eps hurt me 🥹
It’s even sadder when you realise he actually likes Yeji and is being blackmailed into saying he likes Da-Eun. That’s it for him now because the ML Soon-Jae is now in the picture and unfortunately, the damage has already been done even though it’s not his fault.
I knew its Da Eun he likes but why is he doing these things to Ye Ji, to make Da Eun jealous?
It’s the opposite, I think. I suspect Da-Eun is blackmailing him into pretending it’s her he likes. I didn’t peg her for the villain but it’s looking like she’s evil. I feel for the female friend of the FL because Da-Eun is already messing with her.
Yeah, episode 3 makes everything clearer now. She has something on Soobin and is blackmailing him into choosing her. I think it’s Yeji he really likes.
so what does Soobin actually want? he likes da eun fr real or just faking it to avoid Yeji?
After watching episode 3, I think Da-Eun is blackmailing him to say he likes her/go out with her. I didn’t see it coming but I think she’s the villain and she’s planning to mess with the female friend of the FL too.
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I tend to read a lot of the MDL articles. This one just happens to be about ratings. I guess if what you’re really asking is why I commented. It’s because a lot of the comments on MDL and especially under articles to do with ratings almost always ends up being a back and forth about which drama is good or bad based on the ratings but ratings are only a part of the bigger picture, especially as the way we consume content is rapidly changing with technology.
For me personally, if I’m unsure about watching something I’ll take my preferences, the ratings, what the comments are ‘really’ saying, the length and the themes into account in order to make a decision but the decision is not whether to watch. It’s to get a feel for the show. If the comments say the pacing is slow and I watch a couple of episodes and the pacing is indeed slow then I’ll know I can drop it because it means I’m not just imagining it and it probably won’t get any better. If the comments seem to have an issues with a particular thing and are saying that thing ruined the drama, a lot of the time I find that that thing does not ruin the drama. A lot of criticisms and low views/ratings are due to personal preferences and sometimes fan wars, so I try to always give something a chance before writing it off or stating my opinion on it.
I’m watching all the dramas mentioned above and they’re all entertaining in their own way. Period dramas and soap opera style k-dramas will always do better with Korean tv viewers because those viewers tend to be older and more traditional. Likewise, dramas that are more modern and set in the fantasy/supernatural genre do better with international viewers in streaming. Just look at Netflix, Disney & Prime.