I understand your perspective perfectly. I, too, am puzzled by the overwhelmingly negative reactions to this series. However, considering the current state of the world, perhaps it's not so surprising.
I don't understand, for instance, those who claim that the protagonists are unfaithful to their partners. I acknowledge cultural differences, but, with all due respect, there's no infidelity here.
Gong Ryong (Lee Min-Ho) doesn't act as Choi Go-Eun's (Han Ji-Eun) partner—it's a coerced role. The girl faces a life-threatening situation due to an ectopic pregnancy, and Ryong saves her. Instead of gratitude, he's blamed for Go-Eun's resulting infertility. Despite this, the girl falls for him. The wealthy family behaves aggressively in almost every situation. At no point did it seem to me that this was a mutual relationship. Perhaps in another culture, it's acceptable, and Ryong is considered unfaithful for wanting to escape the relationship.
Eve (Kong Hyo-Jin) becomes involved with Park Dong-A (Kim Ju-Hun), a playboy who doesn't shy away from women. This doesn't appear to be a mutual relationship either; from Park Dong-A's side, it's more of an adventure. That he later sees it differently doesn't mean Eve was unfaithful.
Eve's demeanor shows that life has disciplined her harshly. Her mother abandoned her, and perhaps it's fortunate that an astronaut (Paul Battle) adopted her, likely showering her with love—hence Eve becoming an astronaut herself. Such individuals almost instinctively recognize the love of their life (in this case, Gong Ryong). Consequently, events slowly but inevitably lead to tragedy. Every step that initially seems like a way out brings the heroes closer to a painful end.
Many miss the "chemistry" between the protagonists—but it's there; only the usual theatrically exaggerated gestures are absent. Eve's attraction is perfectly reflected in her facial expressions and gaze, entirely consistent with her disciplined character. Anything else wouldn't be natural.
Thank you once again for standing up for the drama.
I don't understand, for instance, those who claim that the protagonists are unfaithful to their partners. I acknowledge cultural differences, but, with all due respect, there's no infidelity here.
Gong Ryong (Lee Min-Ho) doesn't act as Choi Go-Eun's (Han Ji-Eun) partner—it's a coerced role. The girl faces a life-threatening situation due to an ectopic pregnancy, and Ryong saves her. Instead of gratitude, he's blamed for Go-Eun's resulting infertility. Despite this, the girl falls for him.
The wealthy family behaves aggressively in almost every situation. At no point did it seem to me that this was a mutual relationship. Perhaps in another culture, it's acceptable, and Ryong is considered unfaithful for wanting to escape the relationship.
Eve (Kong Hyo-Jin) becomes involved with Park Dong-A (Kim Ju-Hun), a playboy who doesn't shy away from women. This doesn't appear to be a mutual relationship either; from Park Dong-A's side, it's more of an adventure. That he later sees it differently doesn't mean Eve was unfaithful.
Eve's demeanor shows that life has disciplined her harshly. Her mother abandoned her, and perhaps it's fortunate that an astronaut (Paul Battle) adopted her, likely showering her with love—hence Eve becoming an astronaut herself. Such individuals almost instinctively recognize the love of their life (in this case, Gong Ryong). Consequently, events slowly but inevitably lead to tragedy. Every step that initially seems like a way out brings the heroes closer to a painful end.
Many miss the "chemistry" between the protagonists—but it's there; only the usual theatrically exaggerated gestures are absent. Eve's attraction is perfectly reflected in her facial expressions and gaze, entirely consistent with her disciplined character. Anything else wouldn't be natural.
Thank you once again for standing up for the drama.