At episode 5, and I donāt like Hyeji (the āchinguā girl) so much, why is she so freaking noisy?? I mean, she is helpful sometimes but then she has to lurk around, like why canāt she be subtle about it at least?
I hope that (if theyāre going to keep the story similar to the original webtoon, but based on the characters names in the cast list, I assume they are going to do it) they will not show female leads way of thinking and her actions in a positive light whatsoever, just because sheās the main character, since she wasnāt a good person for most of the time time (the world, other people might have made her like that, but still).
I finished, I didnāt dislike it, but I canāt say that I really truly liked it either. There were very likable or beautiful moments though. Iām not a big fan of the main actress, and unfortunately Jung Hae Inās character in this drama wasnāt that easy for me to connect to either⦠Anyway Iāve got to ask, why the heck are people talking about this drama like itās some almighty, great, ābible of romanceā?? Why are people saying so positive things (in a context that the drama is so positive and romantic etc.) when it BARELY has a āhappy endingā, which by the way, feels underdeveloped. Iām not against dramas ending unhappy or being nostalgic or bitter-sweet or whatever else, but based on the things Iāve heard and seen about this drama I could only assume that it has satisfying, mature romance and a happy ending. (I really heard three āthingsā about this drama: that itās good - and all the prize of the romantic stuff etc, that itās boring - which happens with every slice of life series so I donāt care until I see for myself, and the bad things about FLās mother - which I agree with, still I feel kinda dissatisfied with how that part of the plot was concluded). I think, maybe if I havenāt been exposed to any information or opinions about this drama beforehand, I would be able to enjoy it moreā¦?
The female lead in the last episodes makes me so annoyed, Iām not saying that Iād act better or very differently if I were her, I donāt know, but as an observer from the side, she acts very irritating.
I really appreciate how in more and more dramas they go for hot and more intense and longer kisses (when the leads are adults), rather than the move-less, peck on the lips, like it used to be in some dramas. (In some other older dramas the kisses are also ādeliciousā or passionate, it depends I guess, but I do feel like nowadays theyāre more generally going away from that kinda āvirginā kiss type in romance dramas, as compared to before.)
This movie is shot in an artistic way, and besides a couple of what one could call ālow budgetā or āPowerPoint lookingā transitions, these scenes are very beautiful. However, this style of shooting may feel a bit alienating towards the viewer. Iām certain, I would appreciate it more if I were able to watch it with better quality. All itās charm would be visible then.
The addition of more modern soundtrack (like the tango) isnāt disruptive to the historical setting, surprisingly, rather makes the fighting scenes more theatrical.
The story itself is pretty simple, it does not delve into details, and it doesnāt explore the characters through and through, which is not really needed though. The storytelling is mainly done through creative scenes, and symbols, with a couple of scenes including characters sharing information that allows the viewers to follow the plot more easily.
Some of the humorous scenes were weirdly timed. I donāt really think that such humor was necessary in this movie, as it didnāt fit the overall vibe and story. I donāt care about it that much though.
Female leadās acting is of that āold-schoolā kdrama type, she does a lot of āaggressiveā expressions, grimaces with her chin stuck out, and is looking with a scowl every time she is supposed to show strong emotion. I always disliked this style of acting (it is present in a lot of older dramas or movies), this type of use of body language, so I do not like it here as well, and it was off putting, for example when the scene was supposed to be emotional. (I generally quite disliked her body-language, in fight svenes and how she moved her entire body too, in some shots.) However, the more melancholic, sweet or calm scenes were done well.
I got interest in this movie and watched it solely because of Kang Dong Won, and I was not disappointed. I really liked his character, his subtle emotion and how the actor āspokeā with his gaze.
All in all, the visuals are beautiful and itās a pretty good movie. However you shouldnāt expect a strong plot with twists or other things that one could expect from movies made nowadays, to enjoy it. Itās older, and a bit of an arthouse film, with a stronger focus on the aesthetic, than complicated plot. Once you understand and embrace itās qualities, you can see the true value of this film.
Ahhh the female lead is really annoying in episode 12, why canāt she just say the truth? Why does she dance…
And she has no back bone, if she couldnāt stand up to her parents (mother) then she should have at least be straightforward with her blind date, tell him why she was there and why she didnāt want to be there, and not be all that polite and confusing⦠ahā¦
Ahhh the female lead is really annoying in episode 12, why canāt she just say the truth? Why does she dance arose the subject so much? there literally arenāt any bad, long-term consequences to being honest, that she could have had though about in that situation⦠so why?
After watching 9 episodes I really wonder what they put in the other like 7 episodes of this drama, because honestly I donāt see much more plot happening, and I already feel like Iāve watched a whole 16-episode drama in those 9.
Anyway, how close, does it look like, theyāre keeping the dramaās story to the original webtoon?
Iām not a big fan of the main actress, and unfortunately Jung Hae Inās character in this drama wasnāt that easy for me to connect to eitherā¦
Anyway Iāve got to ask, why the heck are people talking about this drama like itās some almighty, great, ābible of romanceā??
Why are people saying so positive things (in a context that the drama is so positive and romantic etc.) when it BARELY has a āhappy endingā, which by the way, feels underdeveloped.
Iām not against dramas ending unhappy or being nostalgic or bitter-sweet or whatever else, but based on the things Iāve heard and seen about this drama I could only assume that it has satisfying, mature romance and a happy ending.
(I really heard three āthingsā about this drama: that itās good - and all the prize of the romantic stuff etc, that itās boring - which happens with every slice of life series so I donāt care until I see for myself, and the bad things about FLās mother - which I agree with, still I feel kinda dissatisfied with how that part of the plot was concluded).
I think, maybe if I havenāt been exposed to any information or opinions about this drama beforehand, I would be able to enjoy it moreā¦?
Iām certain, I would appreciate it more if I were able to watch it with better quality. All itās charm would be visible then.
The addition of more modern soundtrack (like the tango) isnāt disruptive to the historical setting, surprisingly, rather makes the fighting scenes more theatrical.
The story itself is pretty simple, it does not delve into details, and it doesnāt explore the characters through and through, which is not really needed though.
The storytelling is mainly done through creative scenes, and symbols, with a couple of scenes including characters sharing information that allows the viewers to follow the plot more easily.
Some of the humorous scenes were weirdly timed. I donāt really think that such humor was necessary in this movie, as it didnāt fit the overall vibe and story. I donāt care about it that much though.
Female leadās acting is of that āold-schoolā kdrama type, she does a lot of āaggressiveā expressions, grimaces with her chin stuck out, and is looking with a scowl every time she is supposed to show strong emotion.
I always disliked this style of acting (it is present in a lot of older dramas or movies), this type of use of body language, so I do not like it here as well, and it was off putting, for example when the scene was supposed to be emotional. (I generally quite disliked her body-language, in fight svenes and how she moved her entire body too, in some shots.)
However, the more melancholic, sweet or calm scenes were done well.
I got interest in this movie and watched it solely because of Kang Dong Won, and I was not disappointed. I really liked his character, his subtle emotion and how the actor āspokeā with his gaze.
All in all, the visuals are beautiful and itās a pretty good movie.
However you shouldnāt expect a strong plot with twists or other things that one could expect from movies made nowadays, to enjoy it.
Itās older, and a bit of an arthouse film, with a stronger focus on the aesthetic, than complicated plot.
Once you understand and embrace itās qualities, you can see the true value of this film.