I felt the opposite. She sacraficed so much in the name of her noble cause to fight for country; Joseon. It was admirable, and it was one of her strong traits that drew me to her character so much. Rather than selfishness, I saw it as determination.
I totally agree with you on your points, especially that the plot wasn't the best written- it was flawed and had flawed characterizations- but regardless it was a drama I enjoyed watching. For me, the plot doesn't have to be perfect for me to admire the other decent aspects of a drama- such as the acting, ost, cinematography etc. The drama was indeed fun to watch, but it was definitely not a masterpiece.
What shocked me was when I found out Kim Eun Sook had written Mr. Sunshine as well. Compared to Mr Sunshine, TKEM was very different in terms of quality. Mr Sunshine genuinely resembled an Oscar nominated film- the script was very captivating with strong, impressionable characters (female lead was such a strong, memorable icon) and the characterization actually had depth rather than a black and white/ 2D development. It was also absent of your typical romantic cliches and instead incorporated a completely original romantic story. It felt like I was watching a drama written by a completely different screenwriter, which was a little unusual. I still appreciate for TKEM though, but I guess after writing such a masterpiece like Mr Sunshine, it would be hard for the same writer to top the standards/ expectations, of their work, which I understand.
Honestly, I have to admit the plot wasn't the best written- it was flawed and had flawed characterizations- but regardless it was a drama I enjoyed watching. For me, the plot doesn't have to be perfect for me to admire the other strong aspects of a drama- such as the acting, ost, cinematography etc. The drama was indeed fun, but it wasn't a masterpiece.
What shocked me was when I found out Kim Eun Sook had written Mr. Sunshine as well. Compared to Mr Sunshine, TKEM was very different in terms of quality. Mr Sunshine genuinely resembled an Oscar nominated film- the script was very captivating with strong, impressionable characters (female lead was such a strong, memorable icon) and the characterization actually had depth rather than a black and white/ 2D development. It was also absent of your typical romantic cliches and instead incorporated a completely original romantic story. It felt like I was watching a drama written by a completely different screenwriter, which was a little unusual. I still appreciate for TKEM though, but I guess after writing such a masterpiece like Mr Sunshine, it would be hard for the same writer to top the standards/ expectations, of their work, which I understand.
I was confused to what pushed Joon Young to make the decision of running away. He seemed content with staying with Sun Woo. When Ta Oh stepped in front of a car, Sun Woo ran to him and comforted him, which I thought was a completely appropriate response to an individual attempting suicide. Sun Woo was just being a decent human being, and she swore the Hippocratic Oath after all- she can't neglect someone in need of help. But Joon Young seemed upset because of that? Was it because he didn't like the fact that Sun Woo still cared for Ta Oh? Or he thought that meant Sun Woo was choosing to start over with Ta Oh? I thought he would understand that Ta Oh needed someone to comfort him when he was in such a bad state... In the end, he shook his head at Sun Woo before running away, was it because he disapproved the act of kindness?
I'm so confused by Joon Young's motives. If someone could kindly help me understand, that'd be great...
Dakyung really have no right to get angry at Sun woo she has no reason to do so because when you come to think…
I feel as though what makes Da Kyung unlikeable is the fact that she felt no remorse (quite a few other characters are like this too). I think if she did feel the slightest bit of guilt about her immoral actions, the viewers would have sympathized with her a little, and see that she is pitiful. But she had no problem with tormenting Sun Woo at the beginning or gloat at SW for 'having the guy' (like when she visited SW's office and openly talked about dating a man who's married, but is instead dating her because he has no interest in his wife). Sure, you could see things from her perspective and understand that her immoral actions towards the protagonist mostly stemmed from her insecurities and desperation for Ta Oh, which I agree is a pitiful situation, but I feel as though the damage she inflicted was too vast to be able to gain sympathy. Unless she reflects how wrong her behaviour has been. attempts to redeem herself and become a better version of herself (which I hope she does by the finale cause it would be great to see her development!), I don't think she will have the viewers' respect anytime soon.
(btw I do agree with you that Da Kyung is not the only despicable person, a lot of the characters are horrible too...)
What shocked me was when I found out Kim Eun Sook had written Mr. Sunshine as well. Compared to Mr Sunshine, TKEM was very different in terms of quality. Mr Sunshine genuinely resembled an Oscar nominated film- the script was very captivating with strong, impressionable characters (female lead was such a strong, memorable icon) and the characterization actually had depth rather than a black and white/ 2D development. It was also absent of your typical romantic cliches and instead incorporated a completely original romantic story. It felt like I was watching a drama written by a completely different screenwriter, which was a little unusual. I still appreciate for TKEM though, but I guess after writing such a masterpiece like Mr Sunshine, it would be hard for the same writer to top the standards/ expectations, of their work, which I understand.
What shocked me was when I found out Kim Eun Sook had written Mr. Sunshine as well. Compared to Mr Sunshine, TKEM was very different in terms of quality. Mr Sunshine genuinely resembled an Oscar nominated film- the script was very captivating with strong, impressionable characters (female lead was such a strong, memorable icon) and the characterization actually had depth rather than a black and white/ 2D development. It was also absent of your typical romantic cliches and instead incorporated a completely original romantic story. It felt like I was watching a drama written by a completely different screenwriter, which was a little unusual. I still appreciate for TKEM though, but I guess after writing such a masterpiece like Mr Sunshine, it would be hard for the same writer to top the standards/ expectations, of their work, which I understand.
When Ta Oh stepped in front of a car, Sun Woo ran to him and comforted him, which I thought was a completely appropriate response to an individual attempting suicide. Sun Woo was just being a decent human being, and she swore the Hippocratic Oath after all- she can't neglect someone in need of help. But Joon Young seemed upset because of that? Was it because he didn't like the fact that Sun Woo still cared for Ta Oh? Or he thought that meant Sun Woo was choosing to start over with Ta Oh?
I thought he would understand that Ta Oh needed someone to comfort him when he was in such a bad state...
In the end, he shook his head at Sun Woo before running away, was it because he disapproved the act of kindness?
I'm so confused by Joon Young's motives. If someone could kindly help me understand, that'd be great...
(btw I do agree with you that Da Kyung is not the only despicable person, a lot of the characters are horrible too...)