So, totally wasn’t expecting this to be as good as it is. Started watching it and have binged 13 episodes in one day. The beginning was a bit touch and go for me, but once things get going it is very enjoyable.
As a rule of thumb the book is always better because they can give you more content, more nuance, more information and back story. You can't do the same in a drama/movie/anime adaptation since it would be too long and sometimes it would not be easy to portray or make sense when doing it in a real life setting (not to mention it also has to deal with real life problems such as budgets, censorships, ratings, etc.).
That being said, I think the books and the drama are two completely different things that compliment each other, and are not necessarily in direct competition with each other. While the book gives you all the rich details and story, the drama gives you the visual representation of the story. Even if the drama deviates from the main story, you can still enjoy seeing your favorite characters come to life.
As far as Priest in specific, I have not read her work yet, but it is on my TBR pile. I have been watching Word of Honor and so far enjoy it. That being said, due to China's tight censorship (which keeps getting harder and harder in recent years) the real relationship between the two mains will never be able to be portrayed as is in the book. Regardless of, I think with Word of Honor at least you get the flirtation and can kind of read between the lines to what is really going on. So in that aspect I think it is very well done.
Random question but is the voice of Liu Xiu Wen (played by Alen) the same voice actor of Li Chenyin from Goodbye…
I am newer to C-Dramas and have now seen a couple of people mention something about dubs. Are they always dubbed? Why? I have even seen people mention when an actor does his own dubs and how "cool" that it is. What is that about? Sorry for the noob questions!
Movie: Little Forest (Korean and Japanese versions). Reality Show: Three Meals a Day (there are so many seasons). Drama: Let’s Eat (three seasons). While this one has some drama and mystery, I think they are pretty low on the overtly dramatics and tend to focus on the food.
Is it just me, or does her portrayal of the modern woman is way over the top and caricaturish? Like, I just kept cringing the first two episodes. She was so rude, and childish, and honestly seemed to not be fully there mentally. Idk, it was just very odd, so putting this on hold for now and will have to give it a second try at a different time. Is it just me?
I didn't finish Goblin either. It's super well made and has an amazing cast, but I could tell from the episodes…
Ok so I am goi g to go ahead and spoil the ending so that you see what’s going on. If you don’t want it spoiled don’t read further.
It is a happy ending because he (the goblin) lives on and finally finds her about 30 years later (I think, don’t remember how long exactly). And she has retained the memories from her previous life so she says “I found you” and that is when it ends. It is very clear they have found each other and they end up together.
As for the reaper. They do end up together just in another life. Not in the one she was living at that time. The reaper has to finish his sentence and then he gets to move on to afterlife and they are both reborn and get together.
As for the heart wrenching scenes I meant for us the viewers, not for them, lol. Not a lot of useless crying going on. But you as the viewer get invested in the characters and will feel the pain, that’s just how great they all were as actors.
As I mentioned earlier the part that could be a problem is that most of the final episode, you as the viewer will suffer with them before you get like 10 minutes of happiness at the end. But everything is resolved and there are happy endings (they are just short).
I also struggled with Itaewon class because revenge plots are not my thing. But to this day Gonlin is one of my all time top dramas.
I didn't finish Goblin either. It's super well made and has an amazing cast, but I could tell from the episodes…
Totally understand your preference and respect your opinion. However is the ending to Goblin actually sad? It checks off all your boxes for a happy ending, it’s just rough to get there. Idk if you actually know how it ends and I don’t want to spoil it for you if you didn’t actually watch it. But all of their stories get resolved and get a happy ending, it’s just that you only get a few minutes of happy after some heart wrenching scenes. So you will cry, but you will be satisfied with the ending.
Sure. As per my description, i suggested to vote for the first drama that hooked you to dramaland instead of the…
Oh man, that’s rough. He was huge back then. I loved You’re Beautiful and it is one of my all time favorite dramas (time to rewatch, lol). But he was also good on Mary Stayed out All Night, (Or Marry me mary), Love Rain was super slow, and Bel Ami was just so-so. Sadly he was involved in a tax scandal (he did not pay enough taxes) so he wasn’t able to work for a while. He is trying to come back now, but it is not the same. Kind of sad :(
Sure. As per my description, i suggested to vote for the first drama that hooked you to dramaland instead of the…
City Hunter ^_^ or You’re Beautiful. I don’t remember which one came first. But loved both, especially You’re Beautiful (an all time favorite of mine).
Boys over flowers was the first drama I ever watched (feeling old). But that doesn’t necessarily mean it is my favorite or that I even liked it much...
Watched both the Korean and Japanese versions. I think the Korean version is far superior, but both were a feast for the eyes and the soul. Absolutely beautiful in all aspects. I have even recreated a lot of their recipes. Just a comforting film that invites you to pause and enjoy the simple pleasures.
That being said, I think the books and the drama are two completely different things that compliment each other, and are not necessarily in direct competition with each other. While the book gives you all the rich details and story, the drama gives you the visual representation of the story. Even if the drama deviates from the main story, you can still enjoy seeing your favorite characters come to life.
As far as Priest in specific, I have not read her work yet, but it is on my TBR pile. I have been watching Word of Honor and so far enjoy it. That being said, due to China's tight censorship (which keeps getting harder and harder in recent years) the real relationship between the two mains will never be able to be portrayed as is in the book. Regardless of, I think with Word of Honor at least you get the flirtation and can kind of read between the lines to what is really going on. So in that aspect I think it is very well done.
Reality Show: Three Meals a Day (there are so many seasons).
Drama: Let’s Eat (three seasons). While this one has some drama and mystery, I think they are pretty low on the overtly dramatics and tend to focus on the food.
I have also been waiting for The Silent Sea since last year (it was postponed), so really hoping it comes out sooner rather than later.
Thanks for the list!
Is it just me?
It is a happy ending because he (the goblin) lives on and finally finds her about 30 years later (I think, don’t remember how long exactly). And she has retained the memories from her previous life so she says “I found you” and that is when it ends. It is very clear they have found each other and they end up together.
As for the reaper. They do end up together just in another life. Not in the one she was living at that time. The reaper has to finish his sentence and then he gets to move on to afterlife and they are both reborn and get together.
As for the heart wrenching scenes I meant for us the viewers, not for them, lol. Not a lot of useless crying going on. But you as the viewer get invested in the characters and will feel the pain, that’s just how great they all were as actors.
As I mentioned earlier the part that could be a problem is that most of the final episode, you as the viewer will suffer with them before you get like 10 minutes of happiness at the end. But everything is resolved and there are happy endings (they are just short).
I also struggled with Itaewon class because revenge plots are not my thing. But to this day Gonlin is one of my all time top dramas.
However is the ending to Goblin actually sad? It checks off all your boxes for a happy ending, it’s just rough to get there. Idk if you actually know how it ends and I don’t want to spoil it for you if you didn’t actually watch it. But all of their stories get resolved and get a happy ending, it’s just that you only get a few minutes of happy after some heart wrenching scenes. So you will cry, but you will be satisfied with the ending.
Sadly he was involved in a tax scandal (he did not pay enough taxes) so he wasn’t able to work for a while. He is trying to come back now, but it is not the same.
Kind of sad :(