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Sadly I have to disagree about the subs. I started watching the first episode, but it's not only about personal pronouns being switched, most of the grammar is so bad that barely anything makes sense. Sure, you can somewhat guess what they're talking about, but that's not the point. I hope some better subs will come around or I'll have to sit this one out :(

I think I have to drop this three episodes before completing it. I loved NSIII from the beginning, the idea of having a robot friend and just how genuinely nice and caring his character was, really touched me. However, I just cannot get over the actual romantic relationship between NSIII and So Bong. Just no. He's is a frigging machine. You can enjoy being with him, you can find comfort with him, but you just CANNOT love him in a romantic way. It defies all reason. I really wished they didn't go down that road, because it's making it impossible for me to enjoy the second half of the show. Too bad...

The latest episode was so pointless. I am getting frustrated with this drama.

Same!! Thinking back now, I don't really think it was especially memorable. I don't want to rewatch it, though, I think it would spoil the good feelings.

I never really liked Chae Soo Bin's acting in romance dramas. I hope she redeems herself with this. Lee Je Hoon ♡

I am on episode 7, and while the criminal cases are very interesting and intriguing, I think the main characters' stories aren't getting enough screen time. The past (Lee Jae Han) shows some strong bonds and touching relationships, but in the future I am like: who are those people? I barely know anything about them. They don't interact with each other enough to get a glimpse into their personalities and there is barely family or friends to give us more depth. Bottom line, I don't feel attached to the characters at all, which is a shame. I hope it improves in the second leg of the drama.

It was my first K-Drama, so I hold it close to my heart. I still think it's one of the best and most memorable. Sucked me right into dramaland.

While it is sadly obvious the drama was cut short by one episode (1hr), it's been a while since an ending left me with such a satisfying feeling and huge smile on my face. I can say I thoroughly enjoyed that drama. I loved all the characters, the romance, the bromance, the mouth-watering food.... All in all it was a lovely drama I anticipated each and every week!! 9/10 stars from me due to some minor shortcomings.

I really hope you give Age of Youth a chance. I am usually bored with friendship dramas, as you said, but this one is so much more. It's a coming of age drama that most of us can relate to. There's a hint of mystery as well. In fact, the girls living with each other aren't even really friends at first, but they slowly grow on each other naturally. It's one of the most refreshing and beautiful dramas I've seen.

With 'everyone freaked out', I meant there was a lot of controversy about that specific kiss, especially in the Asian community, because he grabs her wrists and keeps kissing her despite her refusing. The drama was criticized for such a seemingly violent scene and its acceptance. I wasn't talking about you specifically.
And while I don't mean to offend you, I get the feeling that you may misunderstand me because English isn't your first language: 'I will spare you (the details)' is simply a phrase along the lines of 'I won't get into length and talk too much because it might be boring to you...'. Again, no offense meant in any way.
Lastly, everyone has a different opinion about certain dramas and that's fine. I just wanted to share mine :)

I completely agree with TaemonRebel. Personally I loved every second of the drama and I thought it was very inspiring. Exactly because there is not a single character I can whole-heartedly look up to, yet I find myself in their shoes and still see glimpses of their character that fascinate me. When I said 'developed and female lead' in Another Miss Oh, I was talking about the pretty and the 'just' Oh Hae Young. For me, they are both equally leads in this drama, and it's incredible how much I can relate to both. They both had their fair share of misfortune and sad experiences. Humans are both, beautiful and ugly creatures when it comes to love. Everyone freaked out about the 'wall kiss', but I could truly feel the desperation in that moment, and I loved the choices of the director to make us feel the intensity of their relationship. It's better than a lukewarm happy-go-lucky romance we have seen a million times before, that may make our hearts flutter but have nothing to do with reality. I could really go into length about this, but I'll spare you and just say that, for me, it is one of the most realistic depiction of human nature and romance there is.

I love that you showed a gif of Age of Youth. In my opinion it's one of the dramas that portrays the individuality and complexity of women best. Although some cliches are involved, I could see myself and my friends in all the characters, which made it a wonderful show to experience.
I do think some dramas break with the stereotypes you mentioned in this article, but over all, you are right. I don't think this is attributed solely to Asian series, though.
If I had to name a few that in my opinion show very developed and independent female leads, it's: "It's Okay, that's love", "Another Miss Oh", "Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim", "Oh my Venus", "Just between lovers".
They all show strong and weak traits at the same time, and are pretty straightforward with their feelings, standing on the same level as the male lead. This is possibly also a reason they belong to my favorite dramas.

Temperature of Love was just plain boring, that might have been why you didn't like him. Well, in my opinion anyway. I loved him in Romantic Doctor, too, so I am excited to see him in another leading role. Do watch RomDoc btw, it's a great great drama!

I agree with you, but I also agree with Sae Woo. Calling someone out on their mistakes in front of the entire crew is humiliating and devastating, even when it's true. Poong could have just left it at a remark and talked to her privately after. However, as he explained, it gets chaotic in the kitchen and of course he would be nervous to give the customers the best service. I can see both sides of the medal here. But yeah, I don't think he's bad enough to be hated by all

What idiot changed the synopsis to something that happens in the final two episodes??? That's pure spoiler, what the heck?

Omg, finally a drama about set design!! So happy, since it's my career. I am so curious to see the difference in the field in South Korea and Europe. And, of course, it sounds like an interesting premise. The director was part of some of my favorite shows, so I'm totally hyped.

There is someone who's in love with the female lead. So yes, technically he is the second male lead.

I work in the cultural sector, and naturally, I work that many hours because I chose that work. If I wasn't prepared to work that much, I wouldn't be able to work in that field, because everyone does. Yes, it's exploiting, and yes, it's a problem. But it's not easy to change the system. My mother works in the publishing sector. I don't know anyone who works as hard as my mom. She has 4 jobs to afford raising four kids and yes, she did go to University. I know half a dozen people in different sections of publishing companies who got laid off because all the work is getting transferred to India and other Asian countries (mainly illustrating work), my mother's job is getting wiped out (Schlussredakteur) so she has no other way than to accept any work she is given even at the hourly wage she got 20 years ago. I would guess she works about 80 hours a week altogether. It's horrible, but even in Germany those kind of people exist. My father is an electro engineer, he gets paid well, of course, but there is no way he could only work 7 or 8 hours a day most of the time, he does a lot of overtime and business trips. Anyway, I don't think a 28 week would work, it just means other people will have to work more to fill the gaps, often without extra payment. But that's just my own opinion witnessing people I am surrounded by, and you're welcome to disagree. In the end, this is also not what this topic is about, I am sorry about getting carried away, I just wanted to say that I cannot share your opinion about German work hours/achievements.

Yes, not being able to pass those written tests and exams is a very traumatic experience for her. She told yeon woo her secret because she trusted him and liked him and told him to keep it to himself. So when the girl used the analogy that she herself had told to yeon woo, she assumed that he gave away the secret and also felt betrayed because it was a very personal story shared between them.

Unfortunately product placement is getting worse and worse. It used to be just random glimpses of those products, nowadays they even make remarks with unnaturally long shots and perfect view. Just take the massage chair and red ginseng they're placing in almost every drama, yikes...