MickeyMouse

It’s genuinely funny how you think something stops being niche just because a few people around you watch it. India has 1.4 billion people — a handful of viewers in your circle doesn’t suddenly make K-dramas mainstream. Yes, the audience is growing and some shows enter the Top 10, but that’s simply because even 0.1% of India’s population is enough to push anything up the charts. That still doesn’t change the fact that K-dramas remain a niche genre overall. Personal anecdotes don’t represent the viewing habits of an entire country.

And I’ve already mentioned *Squid Game* as a rare global exception, so kindly read before replying.

India and the USA aren’t the biggest markets for K-dramas — in both countries, K-dramas are still more of a niche than a must-watch category. The real viewership power comes from Southeast Asia: the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, etc. (excluding India). These are the regions that consistently push K-dramas into the global Top 10 on any platform, not India or the US. Of course, there are exceptions like *Squid Game*, which the whole world watched — but those are rare global phenomena. Regular K-dramas rely heavily on Southeast Asian viewership, and that could be one of the reasons why Disney+ Korea mainly focuses its distribution and marketing on those regions.

At first glance I honestly couldn’t recognise BWS — the level of retouching they’ve done is almost distracting. Even his ads and magazine photoshoots are edited to the point where his own features get buried, and without a tag you wouldn’t immediately think it’s him. The edits shift him away from the mature actor he naturally is, and instead they keep pushing this overly polished, male-idol–like look onto him. It gives the impression that everyone is trying a little too hard to present a version of him that doesn’t actually exist. Seriously, he really doesn’t need all of that. Let the man embrace his age.

“Nuanced edition” — honestly, that’s the most laughable thing I’ve ever heard. You didn’t bother to properly read a single thing I wrote, so spare me the nonsense.

When you throw sarcastic, facaded “insults” at me, it’s fine by you — but the moment it’s reflected back, you get offended. Hypocrisy at its peak. Your one-sided interpretations and constant self-importance scream narcissism. I’m done with your delusion, arrogance, and ignorance. Engaging with someone so shallow isn’t worth my time. You’re blocked

You really think I worked myself up over that? Well, if you say so 🤭😂. By the way, I just realized your IQ is pretty low — no wonder you couldn’t grasp a thing. Your vocabulary is weak too; when did ‘explanation’ became ‘expression’? Poor you, hope you improve soon. Anyway, I’m glad I said something that made you thankful toward me, it’s always a pleasure to help.

I’ve watched him and loved him in "The Queen’s Umbrella", but I was disappointed with his acting in Wedding Impossible and Cinderella at 2 AM (this is my personal opinion you don't have to agree).Of course, that doesn’t define his career — he’s fairly new, and I’m sure he’ll make up for it in the future with stronger character portrayals.

Also, can you actually show me where I said ‘Moon Sang Min doesn’t deserve the main lead’? That’s something you clearly misread and imagined. Though, I did made a comparison between both mentioned actors performances, but comparing acting skills doesn’t automatically imply any judgment about who ‘deserves’ a main lead role. I’m just analyzing their performances, not their casting rights.Skill assessment and entitlement are two completely different things.

Good for you.

OMG, I never thought I have to explain such a simple text, but yeah here we go:

1. You compared it to a "teacher taking any job that allows them to teach" — except I never said actors should take *any* role. What I said was that an actor’s worth isn’t defined by *what* position they play (main or second lead) but *how* well they portray their character. That’s a big difference.

2. You said “there are different levels and qualifications.” Sure, but that has nothing to do with what I said. My comment wasn’t about *qualifications* — it was about the pointless obsession over lead tags, as if screen time equals talent.

3. Then you added that Lomon “isn’t in a position to reject a second lead role.” Again, nowhere did I say he *should* reject it because it’s a second lead. I literally stated that I *personally* hope he rejects it only because the **synopsis looks weak** to me— not because of the characters's label.

So if we’re being “pretty sure” about things, I’m pretty sure you misread, misinterpreted, and then congratulated yourself for proving a point that didn’t exist.
Next time, maybe read and actually understand the context several times before commenting like this.

My point was the same. Please ready properly.

Are we still crying over the whole “main lead vs. second lead” nonsense? An actor’s job is to act — to prove they can bring any role to life, not to chase screen time. There are plenty of actors who’ve had multiple lead roles yet failed to make an impact, while others have created waves even with a short cameo. It’s all about how well you portray the character.

That said, I honestly hope Lomon rejects this one, only because the synopsis looks pretty weak to me — no other reason. Of course, the final decision is his. And just to state it — no offense to anyone, both Sang Min and Lomon are undeniably gorgeous actors, but when it comes to acting skills and performance, Lomon clearly stands out.

You did watch “Genie, Make a Wish,” right? Because the description you gave says otherwise.

Cry all you want — being delusional is a convenient way to cope with reality, so I’ll let you have that.

Sorry but who is giving you all these wrong information, Her being critically acclaimed that's the joke of the millennium. And she is only appreciated for her beauty in korea, and so does every other idol actor in korea.

Bon appetite was just a food show case nothing more than that, worst story of the year -wait there was no story in it. On other hand chinese dramas are indeed better.

I too genuinely wish him well. He’s got real potential and stands out as one of the more promising young actor. That said, I still believe that while his performance was good, it wasn’t nearly as extraordinary as the online hype suggests.
I would also like to add one more thing: BAYM is the best example of -"All that glitter is not Gold".

The hypocrisy is staggering. Recently, a drama gained massive popularity featuring a character with proven and documented crimes in history (basically facts) like murder, torture, and the assault of women. The audience accepted and even celebrated it, despite the fact that this character clearly deserved scrutiny—simply because it didn’t challenge anyone's religion or cultural identity.

Yet when another drama portrays a completely fictional character—one that isn’t just hypothetical within the story of the drama but also uncertain from a religious perspective, since the existence of "Genie/Satan/Iblis" is purely a matter of belief—the outrage erupts immediately. So, glorifying or romanticizing a real criminal is fine, but portraying a mythical being suddenly crosses the line? Just because the latter touches on religion while the former doesn’t? That contradiction highlights how selective outrage often is.

Personally, I don’t care much about either show. For me, they’re just entertainment—something to watch and move on from. And since I don’t know much about Islam, I won’t make any remarks on that either. But seeing all the recent developments it makes me question how we, as humans, determine what’s truly right or wrong, when so often our judgments are guided more by personal beliefs and emotions than by facts or consistent principles.

**Disclaimer:** This is not a critique of any religion or culture. Nor am I suggesting that creators shouldn’t be held accountable for the misuse of anything in general—not just religion. This writeup is simply a reflection on human behavior, especially after observing the recent outrage. Please read the full paragraph before commenting; on MDL, people often react to only a few words without understanding the point or the context next to what’s written.

Wow, you’ve turned this comment section into your full-time gig — you’re literally everywhere. Honestly, the most free person here is you. Quit pestering people with your weird drama obsession. Your immature, overdramatic antics are getting out of hand, and it’s starting to look like a serious problem. Maybe get yourself checked before it gets worse.

That’s literally what I wrote—"it works both ways". Try learning how to read and grasp context instead of latching onto four random words and rage-batting like a fool. Here’s some free advice: read the whole thing before commenting, or just stop bothering people with your shallow, brainless replies.

At this point, the fans of this drama are seriously overreacting to everything around it. Just because someone points out flaws or found it uninteresting doesn’t make them a “hater,” yet this label is being thrown around far too easily. The thing is, if someone genuinely wants to watch a show, they’ll watch it—if the genre interests them and they have the time, no amount of criticism will stop them, and vice versa. Calling anyone who doesn’t blindly praise the show a hater is shallow and dismissive of genuine critique. The overly emotional attachment of some fans has clouded their judgment, so even a single word that isn’t in favor of the drama seems to set them off. But why? It’s just a drama—they come and go every week. There’s no need to be overdramatic. If you don’t like someone’s review, you can always write your own. And if the so-called “hate” bothers you that much, spread the “love” instead. Problem solved.

Lee Chaemin did well in this drama, but the level of praise surrounding his performance feels disproportionate to what he actually delivered. Though I won't call him mediocre actor, he is better then that. He’s certainly ahead of those actors who have gained recognition not through their own talent, but by starring alongside talented female leads whose performances actually carried the show. In comparison, Chaemin does hold his own, but even so, his work in BAYM, though good, doesn’t quite justify the level of acclaim it has received or receiving. At this point one can say his performance has been overhyped.