I’m sorry, but this is a complaint comment, so if you don’t want to be discouraged, don’t read further.
The budget must not be all that much. The writing is not strong, the directing is not very good, and the pacing is worse, but the base idea is interesting. That’s how I ended up watching both episodes. Secondary characters are normal in a show, but the way it’s arranged and directed here makes it a chore to watch the secondary characters. You can watch this at 1.25x and not miss anything, not even the acting. It’s not because it’s written to be a slow show, because it’s not. Sangmin can’t execute the yearning eyes look, but even worse is the way the scene where he stares at her is directed. It makes his acting look weaker. It’s not so terrible that it’s unwatchable, and the idea is fun, but the execution of these first episodes falls short. A few jokes and comedic moments land well, but many parts that are supposed to be funny are not- purely due to execution- at these parts, I find the acting and directing to be out of harmony, so just don't stick the landing so it doesn't end up funny. The FL is pretty good with this, though. Her comedic timing is better, though ML's is alright here, too.
I think I’m complaining about it exactly because it’s not bad, and with a little more care, it could’ve become very good, and so I’m peeved. I should have known what I was getting into. Anyway, points for the fact that I’m still curious about the next episodes. If there was a book, I’d rather read that right now because the execution makes me not want to watch it, so I can't say it was an enjoyable watch, but I’m still curious about how the plot plays out. If somehow the pacing and directing get better, I will be insanely pleased. I've watched worse, though, so it's okay. I have to say that the nicknames he suddenly gave her were cute, though.
I finished the drama, all 36 episodes. I absolutely LOVED it. I feel so empty now that it ended😩 it was the…
it sounds unrealistic that he never moved on right? I was about to say so myself when I remembered a TikTok interview of an elderly man who said he missed his chance with his first love and just never got over it completely and never got married. it’s been a while so I don’t have the video but you’d be shocked by what happens in reality. there’s a saying that “if it has been written down, then it has happened or will happen”
that scene in TBT was insane!!🔥🔥The directors had a vision and the actors brought it to life fr!! I wonder if it has something to do with the characters’ ages? XG was 22 so maybe it’s that? TBT’s characters were older and when XG and LYS had been married 10 years the scene was different/stronger too
I mean if you remove all his 'redflag' he's basically another person. That's like saying would an apple pie would…
I agree. they’re just not a good match. Their thinking didn’t fit so they don’t fit. If they worked out early in and even got married they would have argued a lot. it was being apart that taught Xu to understand her pov better. if they had been together early on he would’ve stubbornly clung to his own ideas of what is right and constantly blamed her upbringing for her passion and ambition, completely misunderstanding her
After ML gained his memories, his aura changed. HHM is just amazing.
exactly! the look in his eyes is a little sharper. I saw a comment that said he stayed mild even after he gained his memories and I was surprised because his I felt that his aura changed immediately. I feel like FL noticed too. He’s mild but only if it has to do with her which is expected
LJL knows her better than she knows herself. I agree with him she is acting cold but is too soft hearted towards…
Very well said. I wish he would ask her about it directly and tell her what happened. She's a family head and has things to protect, and he's the one who accidentally infiltrated her family. If he tells her the situation, because he was honest, she might let the walls down. But as it is, that's the opposite of what will happen. I'll be upset to see them separated😫
if you don’t like the current calm, slow paced vibe you probably won’t enjoy it till the end. I think it will mostly keep this pace so you should probably drop it
Not bad, not great. Dramas really gotta stop with the road accident thing. Very unrealistic, unless koreans typically…
Well, in that case, you'd be interested to learn that Korea is a vehicle-first society. It means that even when a person steps on the zebra crossing, and the light for pedestrian crossing is on, cars may still keep driving as though it's their right of way. That, and the alcohol culture, which means a higher percentage of people drive while intoxicated, even when they have resources like designated drivers, means they do have quite a high number of road accidents.
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The budget must not be all that much. The writing is not strong, the directing is not very good, and the pacing is worse, but the base idea is interesting. That’s how I ended up watching both episodes. Secondary characters are normal in a show, but the way it’s arranged and directed here makes it a chore to watch the secondary characters. You can watch this at 1.25x and not miss anything, not even the acting. It’s not because it’s written to be a slow show, because it’s not. Sangmin can’t execute the yearning eyes look, but even worse is the way the scene where he stares at her is directed. It makes his acting look weaker. It’s not so terrible that it’s unwatchable, and the idea is fun, but the execution of these first episodes falls short. A few jokes and comedic moments land well, but many parts that are supposed to be funny are not- purely due to execution- at these parts, I find the acting and directing to be out of harmony, so just don't stick the landing so it doesn't end up funny. The FL is pretty good with this, though. Her comedic timing is better, though ML's is alright here, too.
I think I’m complaining about it exactly because it’s not bad, and with a little more care, it could’ve become very good, and so I’m peeved. I should have known what I was getting into. Anyway, points for the fact that I’m still curious about the next episodes. If there was a book, I’d rather read that right now because the execution makes me not want to watch it, so I can't say it was an enjoyable watch, but I’m still curious about how the plot plays out. If somehow the pacing and directing get better, I will be insanely pleased. I've watched worse, though, so it's okay. I have to say that the nicknames he suddenly gave her were cute, though.