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Bumped the rating up to 7 as you're right - I did enjoy the series and there were certainly thought-provoking elements that had me questioning what is the norm; or more so, what is acceptable whether because of cultural, societal expectations or not. Thank you for your comment.
I read your review and I would like to explain to you, in the best way I can, what you missed in this drama. In…
I appreciate the commentary and explanation. I would note however, that as I mentioned - the issue with the male lead being a single parent, was not why I disliked this drama. Most asian dramas have an 'issue' like this that is a barrier to the OTP being together. 'Something in the rain' had an age gap; many use a couple from opposite sides of the track if you will or class divides to overcome. These are not uncommon and I've come to expect them.
The reason I didn't like this drama really relates to the antagonists and how they attempt to control, impose their will and subjugate others. I admitted that if this drama had been a portrayal of same sex relationships or maybe it was the female parent opposing their child, maybe I would have felt different - but I don't think I would have. Any partner who forces someone to be them using physical or mental abuse and any parent who, not only doesn't support but actively encourages that a child remains in physical or emotional pain is, for me at least, difficult to watch. I don't think this aspect is wholly typical of asian dramas, but is a narrative used frequently.
I've mentioned 'Something in the rain' and I know that the director and male lead were the same for that series and this so it's somewhat unsurprising that there was an unsupportive parent (mother on that occasion); unaccepting ex-boyfriend (who also tried to sexually assault the female lead) and a whole office full of lecherous managers harassing female employees. That show was, for me, equally as uncomfortable to watch although I thoroughly enjoyed that production.
The reason I didn't like this drama really relates to the antagonists and how they attempt to control, impose their will and subjugate others. I admitted that if this drama had been a portrayal of same sex relationships or maybe it was the female parent opposing their child, maybe I would have felt different - but I don't think I would have. Any partner who forces someone to be them using physical or mental abuse and any parent who, not only doesn't support but actively encourages that a child remains in physical or emotional pain is, for me at least, difficult to watch. I don't think this aspect is wholly typical of asian dramas, but is a narrative used frequently.
I've mentioned 'Something in the rain' and I know that the director and male lead were the same for that series and this so it's somewhat unsurprising that there was an unsupportive parent (mother on that occasion); unaccepting ex-boyfriend (who also tried to sexually assault the female lead) and a whole office full of lecherous managers harassing female employees. That show was, for me, equally as uncomfortable to watch although I thoroughly enjoyed that production.