Oddly enough, it wasn't a drama that made me a fan of hers. I saw her dancing to Ariana Grande & Little Mix on a 1million studio choreo, and despite looking like a petite yet sexy idol herself, she isn't a natural dancer (as claimed by her)... yet she tried her best, and I became an INSTANT fan! <3 it was always on her bucket-list to learn a k-pop style choreo, and she had done it!! <3 Goes onto show just how humble she is IRL, to keep challenging herself and try out new things! :)
PMY was also the beginning & end of my RP-shipping journey. Secretary Kim, then Her Private Life and finally Healer made me ship her with ALL her co-stars. I found out PSJ may or may not own the same breed of canine-companion as her. She may or may not have dated one of these above-mentioned co-stars. My brain was in a melt-down. HOW could this one woman have such shippable chemistry in ALL her projects? She HAD TO be dating them all right? Nope. She's just THAT brilliantly talented at convincing you! <3 I honestly stopped shipping people after discovering PMY (and her killer, crackling chemistry with every single human being, lol!)
As she grows older, she looks like a little sister to Choi Ji Woo! Infact, she also reminds a little of fellow chinese actress Li Yi Tong... so pretty! :')
I love how domestic she seems for a Hallyu star. She goes full ahjumma-mode while rubbing kimchi, yet maintains her grace, composure & femininity at all times. She isn't short of a human-goddess, imo. Also, I love how she coordinates her heart-emojis on her insta post, with the colours in her photos! :') Ugh, unnie..... keep being awesome! Thanks PMY secretaries, good job on the article! :D :D
wow..i feel old..i am the coffee prince, boys over love etc generation .. lol (i mean as 1st set of dramas)
i started with goong & full-house, never got hooked to k-dramas (mostly watched anime, j-doramas, & taiwanese dramas)... trust me, i'm old too! I think we might even be the same age :P CLOY was my proper 'first' k-drama that got me down the rabbit-hole :D :D
Crash Landing on You was my 'proper' first k-drama (legal, good print, didn't eyeroll and drop it mid-way, etc.) and I just realized... What Yoon Seri/ Captain Ri (AND Son Ye Jin/ Hyun Bin) are to me & many others who got into proper dramas with CLOY... Hye Jin/ Du-Shik (AND Shin Mina/ Kim Seon Ho) are the SAME to all these first-time k-drama watchers who started off with Home-Cha! Absolutely magical. You guys, I'm so happy you found such a sweet, wholesome and heart-warming drama as your first <3 <3 <3
Don't stick to just one word and read the paragraph full and then it makes sense.“Many viewers brought up the…
Fair enough, you have pointed that out in your own comment thread that you have issues with the writing. Sure, that's completely valid. It's tropey and cliched. Still doesn't make the character of Hye-Jin a sudden damsel-in-distress. You are talking of a particular situation in the plot. This entire comment thread is about her characterization. I think we are talking of two completely different topics.
I do think writers like to generously sprinkle around coincidences, especially those involving women's safety in a very light/ casual manner just to propel a romance. While that very likely could be the case here & a legitimate topic of discussion, it is still not the topic being discussed here :)
Don't stick to just one word and read the paragraph full and then it makes sense.“Many viewers brought up the…
Then that's a problem with the writing, rather than Hye-Jin's characterization as somebody who's become a 'damsel-in'-distress' after falling in love, because clearly, the latter isn't the case.
I think the damsel in distress thing doesn't really put into perspective how Hyejin is also healing Dushik. He…
I understand that it's not her main character arc, but sometimes it's okay to be vulnerable and helpless and ask for help, i don't care how strong or independent or brave you are. It's okay to need help once in a while and *ask* for it. It's okay to depend on someone. I think both Du-Shik and Hye-Jin will come to terms with it, and realize they can rely on one another, and it isn't bad or to be frowned upon. Like you said, it doesn't make HJ a damsel-in-distress... :')
I reckon with his looks, and coupled with the inexperience of everybody's 20's.. he would have been exploited…
Aww, this is just me ranting away on some thoughts I have been having seeing the industry, and observing Seon-Ho, who stands out like this unique unicorn-pony wearing a colorful tutu, in a sea of copy-cats! xD xD He's really the exception, the oddity who makes it big and gives inspirational Ted-Talks. I appreciate where he comes from, and what it took. I wish him all the best! His journey is really motivational for those who struggle to explore in an ageist society! :') As for others, I'm sure they admire him too, at least the ones who care to know about him! Not that I see his contemporaries coming out and waxing eloquently about him in public, but I'm sure in privacy & solitude, they admire him, and that's what matters when it comes down to professional rivals! :D Afterall, he's somebody who probably hasn't made as many compromises, is still fulfilling his dreams, and not being a sell-out just to make bank. How many of us commoners would you think has the courage to do this? Much less k-ent industry actors & idols! T_T Still, I'm glad he's not trying to eat a slice from the same cake as everybody else! :') :')
I reckon with his looks, and coupled with the inexperience of everybody's 20's.. he would have been exploited…
Also, i think in one's career, you need TWO defining projects. One is the 'breakthrough role', a memorable earlier project that begins to seal your status in the industry, garnering you more appreciation and better, more numerous scripts. The second, of course, is your 'Magnum Opus', a later role that's the epitome of your performance as an actor; no later project can top the brilliance of it. Giving sustained performances between these two milestone projects is tough. >>There are a category of Hallyu stars, whose breakthrough project is likely going to be their magnum opus. Sad.
>>There is a second category of stars, who have had a stellar breakthrough, critically or box-office wise, who will perhaps never have a magnum opus. Even worse.
>>There is a third category, who have been constantly giving mediocre performances after their breakthrough project, mainly because their agency is screwing up their career trajectory as an actor, by not being selective enough, and wanting quick money. I am worried they will never be offered a 'magnum opus' kind of role, despite showing signs of early potential; because 'serious' directors eventually choose 'serious' actors. Disappointing!
>>There is only a very rare, lucky, fourth category, that will have sustained performances between their breakthroughs & their magnum-opus works. There is always this one kid in every generation who is exceptionally talented, and also lucky to be in this unicorn category. And it involves constantly re-inventing yourself, before you hit the cliff (like somebody else said too!) and not take the easy way out. Takes a LOT of courage, hard-work and humility. Only very few from category 3 can make it here!
In a way, KSH is too experienced & talented in a parallel industry to be in category 1, too old & humble to be in category 2 or 3. His current script-selection does tell me he's experimental enough to be in that elusive category 4, if he plays his cards right. Think how many genres there is for him to explore and make a mark in, instead of being type-casted like the next good-looking boy! In many ways, I see his career-trajectory following Kim Jae Wook's! I think his target right now is (and should be) to have memorable singular projects, each from one genre (his movie script-selection indicates that!), instead of being type-casted or trying to make a quick buck before his rom-com charms fade out due to his quickly approaching age. I think he's aiming for a wildly-diverse portfolio filled with quality works, instead of trying to catch-up to those actors who made it big in their 20's and are going to retire with 100 projects to their names, but less critically acclaimed. I'm sorry I had to drag in other actors to compare, but I tried to keep it as civil as possible!
Middle of the day I am little annoyed and unable to continue working with the thoughts of seon ho being discovered…
I reckon with his looks, and coupled with the inexperience of everybody's 20's.. he would have been exploited to become a more 'idol'/'traffic' star instead of being known as an actor, had he made it commercially big before his mid 20's or worse, disappeared into oblivion had he got famous in his late 20's. I get how his doing mainstream/ commercial projects contradicts the statement I made above... but given his theatre experience, you cannot deny his background as an 'actor' first. Think of his contemporaries in 32/34 age-range.. Male-stars who have had tons of potential, but completely forced to take a commercial route instead of honing their talents, by agencies who only thought their looks are what's going to sell. Even today, I'm less than happy with a few male-actors and their career trajectory, esp in Korea, and in their mid-to-late 20's (right before they need to head to military). It's a catch-22 really. But I'm happy Seon-Ho's happy, and he's doing what he wants to, at his own pace, while being offered better scripts & projects each year! :') The glow-up is what we live for, and I'm glad he can hold his own, and not be forced by his agency to do fanservice 24/7. <3 <3 <3 I'm glad the more 'idol' ish scripts are offered to a different 'category' of male-stars who made it big in their 20's. And I'm glad Seon-Ho's not competing for a slice from the same cake. He's made his mark, and he's carved out his own niche in the industry! <3 :* :*
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PMY was also the beginning & end of my RP-shipping journey. Secretary Kim, then Her Private Life and finally Healer made me ship her with ALL her co-stars. I found out PSJ may or may not own the same breed of canine-companion as her. She may or may not have dated one of these above-mentioned co-stars. My brain was in a melt-down. HOW could this one woman have such shippable chemistry in ALL her projects? She HAD TO be dating them all right? Nope. She's just THAT brilliantly talented at convincing you! <3 I honestly stopped shipping people after discovering PMY (and her killer, crackling chemistry with every single human being, lol!)
As she grows older, she looks like a little sister to Choi Ji Woo! Infact, she also reminds a little of fellow chinese actress Li Yi Tong... so pretty! :')
I love how domestic she seems for a Hallyu star. She goes full ahjumma-mode while rubbing kimchi, yet maintains her grace, composure & femininity at all times. She isn't short of a human-goddess, imo. Also, I love how she coordinates her heart-emojis on her insta post, with the colours in her photos! :') Ugh, unnie..... keep being awesome! Thanks PMY secretaries, good job on the article! :D :D
xD xD
I repeat. Sikhye couple married.
<3
What Yoon Seri/ Captain Ri (AND Son Ye Jin/ Hyun Bin) are to me & many others who got into proper dramas with CLOY...
Hye Jin/ Du-Shik (AND Shin Mina/ Kim Seon Ho) are the SAME to all these first-time k-drama watchers who started off with Home-Cha!
Absolutely magical. You guys, I'm so happy you found such a sweet, wholesome and heart-warming drama as your first <3 <3 <3
You are talking of a particular situation in the plot. This entire comment thread is about her characterization. I think we are talking of two completely different topics.
I do think writers like to generously sprinkle around coincidences, especially those involving women's safety in a very light/ casual manner just to propel a romance. While that very likely could be the case here & a legitimate topic of discussion, it is still not the topic being discussed here :)
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He's really the exception, the oddity who makes it big and gives inspirational Ted-Talks. I appreciate where he comes from, and what it took. I wish him all the best! His journey is really motivational for those who struggle to explore in an ageist society! :')
As for others, I'm sure they admire him too, at least the ones who care to know about him! Not that I see his contemporaries coming out and waxing eloquently about him in public, but I'm sure in privacy & solitude, they admire him, and that's what matters when it comes down to professional rivals! :D Afterall, he's somebody who probably hasn't made as many compromises, is still fulfilling his dreams, and not being a sell-out just to make bank. How many of us commoners would you think has the courage to do this? Much less k-ent industry actors & idols! T_T
Still, I'm glad he's not trying to eat a slice from the same cake as everybody else! :') :')
>>There are a category of Hallyu stars, whose breakthrough project is likely going to be their magnum opus. Sad.
>>There is a second category of stars, who have had a stellar breakthrough, critically or box-office wise, who will perhaps never have a magnum opus. Even worse.
>>There is a third category, who have been constantly giving mediocre performances after their breakthrough project, mainly because their agency is screwing up their career trajectory as an actor, by not being selective enough, and wanting quick money. I am worried they will never be offered a 'magnum opus' kind of role, despite showing signs of early potential; because 'serious' directors eventually choose 'serious' actors. Disappointing!
>>There is only a very rare, lucky, fourth category, that will have sustained performances between their breakthroughs & their magnum-opus works. There is always this one kid in every generation who is exceptionally talented, and also lucky to be in this unicorn category. And it involves constantly re-inventing yourself, before you hit the cliff (like somebody else said too!) and not take the easy way out. Takes a LOT of courage, hard-work and humility. Only very few from category 3 can make it here!
In a way, KSH is too experienced & talented in a parallel industry to be in category 1, too old & humble to be in category 2 or 3. His current script-selection does tell me he's experimental enough to be in that elusive category 4, if he plays his cards right. Think how many genres there is for him to explore and make a mark in, instead of being type-casted like the next good-looking boy! In many ways, I see his career-trajectory following Kim Jae Wook's! I think his target right now is (and should be) to have memorable singular projects, each from one genre (his movie script-selection indicates that!), instead of being type-casted or trying to make a quick buck before his rom-com charms fade out due to his quickly approaching age. I think he's aiming for a wildly-diverse portfolio filled with quality works, instead of trying to catch-up to those actors who made it big in their 20's and are going to retire with 100 projects to their names, but less critically acclaimed.
I'm sorry I had to drag in other actors to compare, but I tried to keep it as civil as possible!
I get how his doing mainstream/ commercial projects contradicts the statement I made above... but given his theatre experience, you cannot deny his background as an 'actor' first. Think of his contemporaries in 32/34 age-range.. Male-stars who have had tons of potential, but completely forced to take a commercial route instead of honing their talents, by agencies who only thought their looks are what's going to sell. Even today, I'm less than happy with a few male-actors and their career trajectory, esp in Korea, and in their mid-to-late 20's (right before they need to head to military). It's a catch-22 really. But I'm happy Seon-Ho's happy, and he's doing what he wants to, at his own pace, while being offered better scripts & projects each year! :') The glow-up is what we live for, and I'm glad he can hold his own, and not be forced by his agency to do fanservice 24/7. <3 <3 <3
I'm glad the more 'idol' ish scripts are offered to a different 'category' of male-stars who made it big in their 20's. And I'm glad Seon-Ho's not competing for a slice from the same cake. He's made his mark, and he's carved out his own niche in the industry! <3 :* :*