Reminds me of that drama where the fl LITERALLY KIDNAPPED a famous guy and romance bloomed between them. I don't…
"I Picked Up A Star On The Road"..? I didn't manage to finish it 😬 but I wonder if the Joseon setting might make it easier to suspend disbelief for this🤷♀️
Are you referring to LX and CY? So you will tell someone you don't like them even though they haven't confessed…
I know the whole dramatic public confession is a huge drama trope, from C-dramas to Hollywood. But IRL it's THE WORST! Totally co-ercive! It's much harder to say no when you're put in that position in public. I totally agree with you, it's on him. And the public confession alone, reinforces that.
I can't believe what kind of a sh*t lawyer FL's sister is because she doesn't seem to have heard of a restraining…
Seriously? Victim blaming is one of the many reasons people find it SO DIFFICULT to obtain a "better life". Why doesn't she leave, why doesn't she choose better, why doesn't she get a restraining order... Why doesn't he STOP BEING AN ABUSIVE AND VIOLENT MISOGYNIST!?
What a great discussion generator! For me: Japanese children going out alone to do jobs is still a culture shock. I fist watched "Old Enough", WAAAAY back in the early 2000s(it's been around since the early 1990's). Now it's on Netflix, I still can't wrap my head around it! My little personal story... 2 years ago, a teacher at my child's school, complained that my child was walking home unaccompanied. My child was 9. It was exactly 200 metres in a straight line, from school gate to home gate, crossing one road, with a lollipop guard (crossing guard). I insisted and they were allowed to continue, but yeah-nah (😉) most people here in Australia, would have a head explosion if they saw a 3-4yo shopping for a whole fish, alone.
I also can't get over the violence on Japanese game shows. Or should I say, the willingness to inflict pain on yourself, on a game-show in Japan. I was addicted to Takeshi's Castle in the 1990s, for the pure hysterical craziness of it.
And speaking of violence, South Korea: The relentless casual violence. Slapping backs, slapping arms, forehead flicking, shin kicking and the endless head knocks (someone else mentioned this too, in comments further down) With all the research on CTE becoming more mainstream, you'd think there'd be a moratorium on bashing people over the head in dramas. Every time I see it it makes me VERY concerned for the actors. Even if it is a stunt move!
In saying all of the above, I think the challenging bit is figuring out how much of a drama is truly representative of a culture. I'm sure I've gained some insight because they do inspire you to look beyond the surface and get to know a culture better. But I know for me, the two big name Australian soap operas Neighbours and Home and Away are NOTHING like my life in Australia, and I'd be embarrassed if that's what people think everyday life is like here.
Sorry, by far my longest ever comment. Awesome article for generating so much thought and discussion, whilst still being respectful. This is what makes MDL worthwhile. Thankyou ❤️
Cheers to Park Shin Hye for calling attention to this. It does read like she is trying to draw an opening for younger actors to play these roles - share the opportunities as such.
But these two playing high schoolers is nothing! By far the most ridiculous example I've seen in recent years, is in "Big Bet". Lee Kyu Hyung (at age 40) playing the 'teen thug' version of Choi Min Shik's character - Moo Sik. I think 🤔 maybe it was a bit satire, a bit tongue-in-cheek; that Moo Sik has always looked like an old man 🤷♂️
It made me forever see all shows that do this, in the same way - It's an actual joke.
How is she an ahjumma for wearing a school uniform 😒🤦🏾♀️
It's a bit more nuanced than that. If you're an 20yo female on this set. PSH would definitely be your Ahjumma. It's a term of respect for a woman who is older than you. 'Noona' if she's only a couple of years older and you have a close relationship. Marriage, motherhood, specific age, are not as relevant as your status in relationship to each other. E.g. a woman in her 80s can call another noona...
I love this show. It's my go to at the moment but: The plot holes (read; common sense holes) in the 'abandoned whilst pregnant best friend', story is killing me. Why didn't you move her into your spare room, when your boss moved out? Your sister is a highly qualified, licensed lawyer, who does community consultations; why didn't you ask her to represent your friend? Or at least seek her advice about it? Why are you not pursuing a fraud case for false documents (seriously how much evidence is required by the legal system in China?!) and child support for his children? Gaaaargh I want to just skip these sections but the one episode a day schedule on Viki is even more excruciating. So I will watch what I can get *sigh*
If this whole thing is a set up for her boss to step in and save her, I will literally scream!
PLEASE if you are watching this on a different platform and know what happens DO NOT SPOIL! Make use of that little spoiler tick-box, I implore you! I will view it for myself!
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Why doesn't he STOP BEING AN ABUSIVE AND VIOLENT MISOGYNIST!?
But I have met a few school age psychopaths. And I think our cat might turn into a human when we're out of the house, so...
I love your anecdote.
People are fascinating. Often awful. Very weird. Surprisingly kind. But the world over, endlessly fascinating
For me: Japanese children going out alone to do jobs is still a culture shock. I fist watched "Old Enough", WAAAAY back in the early 2000s(it's been around since the early 1990's). Now it's on Netflix, I still can't wrap my head around it! My little personal story... 2 years ago, a teacher at my child's school, complained that my child was walking home unaccompanied. My child was 9. It was exactly 200 metres in a straight line, from school gate to home gate, crossing one road, with a lollipop guard (crossing guard). I insisted and they were allowed to continue, but yeah-nah (😉) most people here in Australia, would have a head explosion if they saw a 3-4yo shopping for a whole fish, alone.
I also can't get over the violence on Japanese game shows. Or should I say, the willingness to inflict pain on yourself, on a game-show in Japan. I was addicted to Takeshi's Castle in the 1990s, for the pure hysterical craziness of it.
And speaking of violence, South Korea: The relentless casual violence. Slapping backs, slapping arms, forehead flicking, shin kicking and the endless head knocks (someone else mentioned this too, in comments further down) With all the research on CTE becoming more mainstream, you'd think there'd be a moratorium on bashing people over the head in dramas. Every time I see it it makes me VERY concerned for the actors. Even if it is a stunt move!
In saying all of the above, I think the challenging bit is figuring out how much of a drama is truly representative of a culture. I'm sure I've gained some insight because they do inspire you to look beyond the surface and get to know a culture better. But I know for me, the two big name Australian soap operas Neighbours and Home and Away are NOTHING like my life in Australia, and I'd be embarrassed if that's what people think everyday life is like here.
Sorry, by far my longest ever comment. Awesome article for generating so much thought and discussion, whilst still being respectful. This is what makes MDL worthwhile. Thankyou ❤️
But these two playing high schoolers is nothing! By far the most ridiculous example I've seen in recent years, is in "Big Bet". Lee Kyu Hyung (at age 40) playing the 'teen thug' version of Choi Min Shik's character - Moo Sik. I think 🤔 maybe it was a bit satire, a bit tongue-in-cheek; that Moo Sik has always looked like an old man 🤷♂️
It made me forever see all shows that do this, in the same way - It's an actual joke.
If this whole thing is a set up for her boss to step in and save her, I will literally scream!
PLEASE if you are watching this on a different platform and know what happens DO NOT SPOIL! Make use of that little spoiler tick-box, I implore you! I will view it for myself!