Steady climb, will it reach top 1 by the end of it's run?
I know quite a few friends who are waiting for completion to binge it. And I realize, this is one of those shows, that gets stronger when you binge it, and rewatch it.
Tempted to give this a try but not a big fan of comedies/rom-coms. As the first tag is comedy, is it very prevalent…
It's not slapstick comedy, more of charming and funny type of characters. Simply delivered one to two liners that will make you have a light chuckle and small smile.
The show does a good job of toning down the comedy when it needs to, and ramping it up in tiny increments when the timing is right.
A lot of the classic didn't have the chance to break out on Netflix.I would actually place classic drama ratings…
There are plenty of shows, that didn't go that far back into Winter Sonata, BOF days that are modern in it's writing.
But unfortunately those lack the production value that is being pumped into newer dramas, with beautiful sceneries, cinematography and etc... So even if they are only 9-10 years old, the style of videography at the time makes it seem like it belonged in the earlier ages of K-drama.
And I notice that a lot of older actors like Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, and etc... at their peak didn't have the same Idol status the current range of starts like Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Suzy, and etc... does. Add to the fact, there were far less MDL users in the earlier days, and we have a very different ranking system for "Classic" dramas that came out pre-golden age of Kdrama on Netflix, and those that was in the height of the golden age.
So I don't think it's fair to compare the two generations of Kdrama together, as the rankings wouldn't be accurate. They should be compared to dramas that came out during it's generation for a more accurate assessment.
Also, keep in mind, even the current slate of kdrama are full of stereotypical tropes, sexism, toxic situations, and the heavily used "drunk" culture. The only difference is they paint these situations in grey paint, so people think they are more forward and modernized now, but they are still just as offensive, if not more so, since it's tough to see under all those shades of grey.
But Kdrama will always have those limitations, because it's produced in a country like South Korea, because it's still heavily steeped in a patriarchial society.
But, regardless of these flaws, Kdrama in general remains really great watching, regardless of the numerous social gaffes it's predecessors and current crop commits.
I will probably rewatch it when it's all said and done.Rewatching Ep. 6, and I realize Oh Yoon's song in the moonlight…
it had lyrics like, "the chair you used to sit is empty". So I figured it must be.
I honestly feel, making the supporting cast relevant is just such a boon to this drama. All the supporting characters just enrichen the ML/FL's relationship. The bonds they form, will later make it realistic if Hye Jin eventually decides to stay in Gong Jin permanently.
If they had not made the villagers so unique and lively, Hye Jin's ultimate decision to stay in the village would have been a little bit forced. But seeing how close the village is, and how much they support Hyejin and Dusik really warms the heart.
It's really shows you the strength of relationships, and the value of community. How there is more than one standard for success and happiness, and how the right guy for you isn't always the one you knew the longest, or the most successful one, but rather the one who can see right through your societal facade and embrace whatever it is hiding behind the mask without judgement.
As far as Rom/Com's this stands out as one of my favorites. And I absolutely loved Ep. 11 and 12, the cuteness overload gets better every time you rewatch it, there are so many hidden messages within those two episodes, get past the ultra sweet scenes and you will notice them.
8.9, same or better rated than many classic kdramas that are considered to be timeless and legendary today.Is…
A lot of the classic didn't have the chance to break out on Netflix.
I would actually place classic drama ratings on MDL and Netflix released dramas on two different scaling.
Newer kdramas get that boost in ratings as well due to higher production value and more mature and intricate writing style that sometimes can be misunderstood as having depth and substance.
I would say since the Netflix golden age for kdrama, homecha is deserving of the rating.
But with the presence of Bollywood, I figured India would not be the case, pretty surprised the consumption of foreign media is high in India as well.
I know quite a few friends who are waiting for completion to binge it. And I realize, this is one of those shows, that gets stronger when you binge it, and rewatch it.
Are these Aegyo common in India as well?
The show does a good job of toning down the comedy when it needs to, and ramping it up in tiny increments when the timing is right.
But unfortunately those lack the production value that is being pumped into newer dramas, with beautiful sceneries, cinematography and etc... So even if they are only 9-10 years old, the style of videography at the time makes it seem like it belonged in the earlier ages of K-drama.
And I notice that a lot of older actors like Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin, and etc... at their peak didn't have the same Idol status the current range of starts like Lee Min Ho, Nam Joo Hyuk, Suzy, and etc... does. Add to the fact, there were far less MDL users in the earlier days, and we have a very different ranking system for "Classic" dramas that came out pre-golden age of Kdrama on Netflix, and those that was in the height of the golden age.
So I don't think it's fair to compare the two generations of Kdrama together, as the rankings wouldn't be accurate. They should be compared to dramas that came out during it's generation for a more accurate assessment.
Also, keep in mind, even the current slate of kdrama are full of stereotypical tropes, sexism, toxic situations, and the heavily used "drunk" culture. The only difference is they paint these situations in grey paint, so people think they are more forward and modernized now, but they are still just as offensive, if not more so, since it's tough to see under all those shades of grey.
But Kdrama will always have those limitations, because it's produced in a country like South Korea, because it's still heavily steeped in a patriarchial society.
But, regardless of these flaws, Kdrama in general remains really great watching, regardless of the numerous social gaffes it's predecessors and current crop commits.
I honestly feel, making the supporting cast relevant is just such a boon to this drama. All the supporting characters just enrichen the ML/FL's relationship. The bonds they form, will later make it realistic if Hye Jin eventually decides to stay in Gong Jin permanently.
If they had not made the villagers so unique and lively, Hye Jin's ultimate decision to stay in the village would have been a little bit forced. But seeing how close the village is, and how much they support Hyejin and Dusik really warms the heart.
It's really shows you the strength of relationships, and the value of community. How there is more than one standard for success and happiness, and how the right guy for you isn't always the one you knew the longest, or the most successful one, but rather the one who can see right through your societal facade and embrace whatever it is hiding behind the mask without judgement.
As far as Rom/Com's this stands out as one of my favorites. And I absolutely loved Ep. 11 and 12, the cuteness overload gets better every time you rewatch it, there are so many hidden messages within those two episodes, get past the ultra sweet scenes and you will notice them.
Rewatching Ep. 6, and I realize Oh Yoon's song in the moonlight is actually about his wife :(
The supporting cast really shined here. This is how to do a proper ensemble in kdrama.
Even my husband admits he is handsome.
I would actually place classic drama ratings on MDL and Netflix released dramas on two different scaling.
Newer kdramas get that boost in ratings as well due to higher production value and more mature and intricate writing style that sometimes can be misunderstood as having depth and substance.
I would say since the Netflix golden age for kdrama, homecha is deserving of the rating.
But if the show is no good, people will drop dramas regardless of the names in the cast. Just the facts of life.
Homecha looks like a strong finish. And I would like to think a part of that is because of Kim Seon ho