They probably casted TayNew because New is literally turning 30 next year, so their age is fitting with the actual…
Cherry Magic was quite mellow actually. I think the only over the top, animated part of the original story is the character of Rokkaku (Sing here in the TH version). And even then, they explain a bit why Rokkaku's personality is like that. And they'll probably have more time to add more depth to the supporting characters here than in the original too.
I don't know anything about the manhwa. But I really enjoyed this series. I think the strongest part is seeing how school violence affects the characters in different, but equally profound ways. Both personally (physical, emotional and mental health) and with their relationship. Strong performances from our main three. Plus Shin Seung Ho is always great as the tough guy with a heart.
Tbh the only issue I had with it was how it didn't solve most storylines, it seemed like there were two different…
Setting aside the apparent COVID disruption to the production, I took the two halves as the typical "time jump" a drama is one to do. So they basically told the story of the world first becoming aware of the monsters/judgment and the fear and chaos that brings about. Then the second half was later in the future when the world has "adjusted" to this new reality and showing how society is now living/struggling with it, etc. And the cliffhangers seemed to set-up circling back to the first half's stories/characters.
As for not having answers, I think that has more to do with Netflix increasingly Westernizing their Korean dramas (the ones they produce, not acquired) with the "season" structure rather than closed-ended series. So it's good they now have a chance to hopefully continue to tell the story.
With the CGI, it's such an odd thing to be so fixated on. I agree. The visual representations of the monsters aren't the focus of the series. It's what the monsters bring about in the world and then seeing how the characters respond.
The hate for this series is quite excessive? Objectively speaking, there's many dramas more worthy of a "WoRsT EvAh!" title. If you hate it, you REALLY hate it. But everyone else just likes it or appreciates what the show was trying to say. Strange.
I'm still at Episode 11, but I'm really enjoying it. It reminds me of At a Distance, Spring is Green which KBS also aired around the same time. Both moody, light, poetic slice of life character dramas about young people in their 20s. I'd love KBS to pick up another similar drama for 2023 too. =)
How could you say CITT was his most successful when it was universally disliked. At the very least, his most successful…
Exactly what i said. They are similar in that "Choosing projects they want to do, not chasing uber stardom or popularity."
You said he's been excellent in everything he's been in after saying he has to "step up his game." Maybe he's fine with the projects he's chosen and isn't trying to be the flavor of the month with some buzzy, trending series.
How could you say CITT was his most successful when it was universally disliked. At the very least, his most successful…
I think he knows what kind of projects to take on as he doesnt seem to be choosing mainstream fluffy romcoms that would bring easy popularity. He was excellent in Watcher. Are You Human was his best combo of public reception and strong performance. And he was great in WTWWF. Speaking of, he's probably to Park Min Young now. Choosing projects they want to do, not chasing uber stardom or popularity.
There were definitely two halves to this show and I don't think it was as seamless a shift as they could've done. Also, all the other characters were more interesting than the lead couple. Kang Daniel was fine, but they didnt give his character anything to work with. And I feel like Chae Soo Bin is a much stronger actress than what this role required of her.
Thank goodness the cast was charming and endearing, and yeah, that includes thr always great Kim Kwon and Kwak Si Yang. Otherwise, a lot of misses with the overall execution.
I went into the series not knowing anything about the plot other than it being some kind of action-thriller or something. And WOW, was I pleasantly surprised by what the central story was actually about. I think going into the series cold really helps make it even more exciting.
As for not having answers, I think that has more to do with Netflix increasingly Westernizing their Korean dramas (the ones they produce, not acquired) with the "season" structure rather than closed-ended series. So it's good they now have a chance to hopefully continue to tell the story.
With the CGI, it's such an odd thing to be so fixated on. I agree. The visual representations of the monsters aren't the focus of the series. It's what the monsters bring about in the world and then seeing how the characters respond.
You said he's been excellent in everything he's been in after saying he has to "step up his game." Maybe he's fine with the projects he's chosen and isn't trying to be the flavor of the month with some buzzy, trending series.
Thank goodness the cast was charming and endearing, and yeah, that includes thr always great Kim Kwon and Kwak Si Yang. Otherwise, a lot of misses with the overall execution.