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It's funny to me that so many comments are decrying 'unrealistic' because of the lack of guns. It really reeks of US-defaultism. Shoot-outs and gun violence are RARE in MOST of the world.
In my region, guns definitely exist, and do get into the hands of criminals. But it's not common. Unfortunately it would more likely be "...bringing a knife to a machete fight". Gun, not so much.

LOL!

Half way through ep 1 and trawling her to find out how much I need to prepare myself for Kim Kyung Nam's exit, after seeing he's only listed as a guest role. DAMMIT WHYYYYYY!

Would make it so much MORE worth watching!

I'm aware it's a poor translation. I think that makes it even worse...to me, that makes it more likely they've chosen that specific euphemism. I figure it's meant to be funny. I just find it pretty tone-deaf and tasteless. So yes, I'm probably taking it too seriously, but suicides due to lonliness...pretty serious.

Here for a rewatch. Still funny!

Have you seen the Salon Drip ep he's in. https://youtu.be/ge2vSoxShK0?si=KofYs2J898c64V5-

This is very reminiscent of Richard Ayoade: Travel Man. Very interested to see where they go, each ep.

Thanks for editing and clarifying.your OP

I think high school dramas can certainly seem to be aimed at 'the kids', but your tone comes off as very condescending and disrespectful.
Korean Shamanism is a continuing cultural practice that is embedded in SK society. At least 'the kids' show some respect for other people's beliefs, rituals and spiritual practices.

Choi Kwang Rok plays a proctologist in Hit The Spot!
(Sorry, very late comment but I miss the editorials so here I am...)

"The Sun Also Rises", in in my top10 favourite novels of all time! LDW, LSK and Hemingway 🤯

I found it to be an example of showing rather than telling! Interesting that our views are so opposite 😅
I would've been extremely frustrated if they'd skipped RoSa''s story without showing us the depth of her compassion and selflessness. If they'd just written it off in say a court scence, with 'telling', or avoided it altogether, then that would've been lazy writing. They've filled out the characters with these scenes. I think that makes it good creative writing.

Such a perfect display of how consensual relationships can be played in dramas!

I too found her frustrating, but the challenge is to question why you feel that way about her. She has been victimised over and over again. She has lost her agency. What would I do? How would I feel, if I had suffered all, that she has?

The fact that this drama gets you to ask that question, I think is amazing! It's a rare gem in being challenging of our biases and beliefs.

My dropped list is basically the same 😅 and I would include the middle of The Haunted Palace there too. I would however recommend Our Unwritten Seoul as the opposite...starts slowly and builds!

Clearly I was lying to myself, as I'm still ruminating about it...BUT, I will NEVER understand this entire trope. It's a whole sub-genre of romantic fictiom, particularly as a 'forbidden fruit younger sister idea', so this drama is at least flipping that. But it seems to be a common link in noona-dramas (My noona who brings me food for example)
Meanwhile...you are claiming to love your friend. You want to continue to be close to your friend's family beause they're special to you. But you would rather your sibling date and marry a complete stranger, than your close friend?!? Baffling!

"If we go by that definition, then half of the dramas out there would be considered cases of sexual harassment because in most of them, the leads initiate a kiss without asking for permission, assuming the other person is also interested"...
I would argue that IS exactly the case. Many, very popular dramas, have massive issues with consent. This is why it seems to be so hard for many people to understand the difference. This is why moving towards Active and Ongoing Consent, is the best solution.
You can hold out your hand to be taken. You can move in for a kiss and wait for the other person to close the gap. You can leave space for someone to safely move away. You can check in regularly with 'Is this ok? Do you like that? Are you comfortable? And you can also be straightforward and ask - Can I kiss you...And actually wait for the answer. Rationalising it with "No-one explicitly asks... "does not make it right.

"South Korean law explicitly addresses sexual harassment, including unwanted advances and inappropriate behavior"
Thanks for clarifying! 🙏❤️