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i believe ji hoon's statement is being misinterpreted. he didn't mean, "actors aren't cared for, dogs shouldn't be either." he meant, "dogs are well cared for." it was a compliment to the dog's treatment. he was praising the production team for taking good care of the dog, jody. drawing a comparison with how dogs are treated on set isn't arrogant. it's understandable that an actor or actress would want to advocate for better working conditions

you can classify it as a horror flick with a "romance" subplot, if you want to

zombie kdramas are a thrilling ride. what's your favorite? for me, the winner is "kingdom," it's a blend of zombies, joseon-era korea and political intrigue at every turn

lee jung eun from "hell is other people" and "missing: the other side 2" was here! her infectious energy and charm made her a joy to watch on screen. lee hong nae from "the uncanny counter" was here as well! it was wonderful to be reminded of his talent in a gay role

lee jung eun from "hell is other people" and "missing: the other side 2" will be here! her infectious energy and charm make her a joy to watch on screen

the fascination with zombies isn't unique to south korean writers. it's a genre that has been popular for decades. i'm more curious about the near-universal obsession with "sex" and "romance." they aren't as "glamorous" and "effortless" as they are made out to be in popular culture. with that in mind, i find more solace in the hidden "realism" of zombie narratives. they expose us to the worst of ourselves. for example, the insatiable hunger of the zombies represents humanity's rapacious consumption patterns and disregard for sustainability. the competition between survivors represents our cutthroat pursuit of survival, success and economic growth. zombies are a powerful metaphor for instincts. i like this about them

mdl does list "romance" as one of itaewon class's genres: https://imgur.com/IS5j7gZ

netflix and mdl organize content according to genre, but these categorizations aren't facts. they are the subjective perspectives of those who define them. the absence of an overt "romance" label doesn't preclude something from being classified as a "romance" by some viewers, in the same way that a song not overtly labeled as a "sad" song might evoke sadness in its listeners and be labeled as "sad" by them

my perspective is influenced by my preference for thrillers that feature either no "romance" or implied, easily skippable "romance." i'm more inclined to classify a drama as a "romance" when the elements are explicitly present. in "gyeongseong creature," they were not only explicitly present but also involved a "kiss"

"itaewon class" has a "romance" tag rather than a "slight romance" tag, the elements are more prominent than "gyeongseong creature"

i know he had a guest role in "record of youth," it doesn't change that the collective body of work featuring him in a leading, supporting, or guest role have contained "romance" elements

"gyeongseong creature" turned out to have more "romance" than i expected from a thriller, i classify it as a bit of a "romance" drama

aww, don't cry 😢 there's lots more to enjoy in the drama, i'll promise not to spoil them for you

"man didn't film in any romance since WWWSK"

all three dramas, "gyeongseong creature" (2023), "itaewon class" (2020) and "record of youth" (2020) had elements of "romance" in them

starting from episode 9 at the 38:17 mark, sa gang insists every choice she made was for jae jin's sake. jae jin lashes out and questions why she "wrote out" his life. it's a crucial turning point in the story. you will find out the reason behind sa gang's "overbearing" actions. jae jin was the only source of brightness in sa gang's life, she was committed to being a loving mother to the child who clung to her. she had good intentions, but her methods were flawed

episode 9 also features jae chan's character, do hyun, coming out to the family. this coming out will pave the way for sa gang, jae jin and yeong won to learn to embrace each other's differences. hye young's performance as the grandmother will bring tears to your eyes, she will demonstrate her growth as a character by taking do hyun out for meals and promising not to repeat the mistakes she made with her son. she'll be supportive of do hyun's freedom to love the boy he chose to love

this news about seo joon "returning" to "romance" kdramas is a head-scratcher, considering he's never strayed from the genre. even in his latest project, "gyeongseong creature," he was rehashing the same old trope of a smooth-talking playboy who was flustered after an encounter with a woman he knew nothing about

that's correct! jae chan played a gay character and fell in love with another boy. their relationship had a happy ending

that's correct! jae chan played a gay character and fell in love with another boy. their relationship had a happy ending

lee hye young is a talented actress with an impressive range. her performances in both "mother/call me mother" and "bitter sweet hell" brought depth and nuance to her characters. it's no wonder that these dramas are among my favorites

lee hye young is a talented actress with an impressive range. her performances in both "mother/call me mother" and "bitter sweet hell" added layers of complexity and depth to her characters. it's no wonder that these dramas are among my favorites

please keep watching. the great thing about this drama is that it gives the characters room to grow and learn from their mistakes. by the end, you'll see them apologize and take responsibility for their actions