The writers honestly wasted too much time on Jiang Xuening’s indecisiveness. The first 25 episodes keep circling around her trying to figure out who she has feelings for and holding onto Zhang Zhe, even though it’s clear to the audience he’s not the endgame. That whole arc could’ve easily been wrapped up within 17–18 episodes without losing its emotional impact. Instead, the real heart of the story — her relationship with Xie Wei — only gets proper attention in the last 10 episodes. Because of this, their bond, growth, and the depth of their feelings feel rushed. The show could’ve been so much stronger if it had balanced the pacing better, giving more time to explore how the ML and FL come to truly care for and heal each other.
You literally admitted you’ve never seen Lee Jun Young (2nd) and only know Yim Si Wan (3rd) from Squid Game,…
There’s nothing to “read between the lines” — you literally said you haven’t seen Lee Jun Young or only know Si Wan from Squid Game. That’s not a hidden meaning, that’s just lack of exposure. Saying “haven’t seen” = “they haven’t acted much” is factually wrong because both of them have extensive filmographies across diverse genres. Si Wan has proven his versatility in Misaeng, Strangers from Hell, and The Merciless, while Jun Young has shown range in Class of Lies, D.P., Weak Hero 2, and When Life Gives You Tangerines. Their rankings aren’t just because of “recent popular dramas” — they’ve spent years building solid reputations for versatility, which audiences who’ve actually followed their work can clearly see.
And as for “Also, if we’re talking about ‘Most Versatile Actors’ wouldn’t it be FAIR that some old veterans be on high ranks? i see none in the top 100, not pretty enough” — versatility isn’t measured by age or how long someone’s been around, it’s about the range and quality of performances. Veterans absolutely deserve recognition, but that doesn’t automatically place them above actors who are currently proving versatility across diverse roles. The rankings highlight those delivering standout work right now, which is exactly why Jun Young and Si Wan are where they are.
when i read versatile i immediately thought of Namkoong Min since i recently watched Chief Kim and was very surprised…
You literally admitted you’ve never seen Lee Jun Young (2nd) and only know Yim Si Wan (3rd) from Squid Game, yet you’re saying people are just “voting for their fav idol.” That doesn’t really hold up—both Jun Young and Si Wan have built solid reputations for versatility through projects across very different genres. Just because you haven’t watched their work doesn’t make the votes invalid. It feels unfair to dismiss them when the actual issue is that you haven’t explored their filmographies.
And as for “Also, if we’re talking about ‘Most Versatile Actors’ wouldn’t it be FAIR that some old veterans be on high ranks? i see none in the top 100, not pretty enough” — versatility isn’t measured by age or how long someone’s been around, it’s about the range and quality of performances. Veterans absolutely deserve recognition, but that doesn’t automatically place them above actors who are currently proving versatility across diverse roles. The rankings highlight those delivering standout work right now, which is exactly why Jun Young and Si Wan are where they are.