Moonbeam

I hope that (if they’re 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 she’s the main character, since she wasn’t a good person for most of the time time (the world, other people might have made her like that, but still).

(Based on the summary of the drama here, and the summary of the webtoon plot in the discussion) did they switch the roles of Jun Seo and Jae Ho?

Anyway, how close, does it look like, they’re keeping the drama’s story to the original webtoon?

I finished, I didn’t dislike it, but I can’t say that I really truly liked it either. There were very likable or beautiful moments though.
I’m not a big fan of the main actress, and unfortunately Jung Hae In’s character in this drama wasn’t that easy for me to connect to either…
Anyway I’ve got to ask, why the heck are people talking about this drama like it’s some almighty, great, “bible of romance”??
Why are people saying so positive things (in a context that the drama is so positive and romantic etc.) when it BARELY has a “happy ending”, which by the way, feels underdeveloped.
I’m not against dramas ending unhappy or being nostalgic or bitter-sweet or whatever else, but based on the things I’ve heard and seen about this drama I could only assume that it has satisfying, mature romance and a happy ending.
(I really heard three “things” about this drama: that it’s good - and all the prize of the romantic stuff etc, that it’s boring - which happens with every slice of life series so I don’t care until I see for myself, and the bad things about FL’s mother - which I agree with, still I feel kinda dissatisfied with how that part of the plot was concluded).
I think, maybe if I haven’t been exposed to any information or opinions about this drama beforehand, I would be able to enjoy it more…?

The female lead in the last episodes makes me so annoyed, I’m not saying that I’d act better or very differently if I were her, I don’t know, but as an observer from the side, she acts very irritating.

Can’t she stop for even one day??

FL’s mother is so insufferable omg

Why is it tagged “propaganda”?

I really like Hong Kyung as an actor, and I admire his approach to the job.

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 “delicious” or passionate, it depends I guess, but I do feel like nowadays they’re more generally going away from that kinda “virgin” 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 “low budget” or “PowerPoint looking” transitions, these scenes are very beautiful. However, this style of shooting may feel a bit alienating towards the viewer.
I’m certain, I would appreciate it more if I were able to watch it with better quality. All it’s charm would be visible then.

The addition of more modern soundtrack (like the tango) isn’t 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 doesn’t 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 don’t really think that such humor was necessary in this movie, as it didn’t fit the overall vibe and story. I don’t care about it that much though.

Female lead’s acting is of that “old-school” kdrama type, she does a lot of “aggressive” 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 “spoke” with his gaze.

All in all, the visuals are beautiful and it’s a pretty good movie.
However you shouldn’t expect a strong plot with twists or other things that one could expect from movies made nowadays, to enjoy it.
It’s older, and a bit of an arthouse film, with a stronger focus on the aesthetic, than complicated plot.
Once you understand and embrace it’s qualities, you can see the true value of this film.

no? yes? Actually I’m not sure, but I’d say yes.

Oh, I understand

I think it’s just too over-edited, I’ve seen her in a drama, she looks way younger.

this must have a big budget wow

Is Lee So Hyuk not part of the casting after all? Sad, I was looking forward to seeing him in a drama like this (same with Shin Seung Ho)

And she has no back bone, if she couldn’t 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 didn’t want to be there, and not be all that polite and confusing… ah…

Ahhh the female lead is really annoying in episode 12, why can’t she just say the truth? Why does she dance arose the subject so much? there literally aren’t 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 don’t see much more plot happening, and I already feel like I’ve watched a whole 16-episode drama in those 9.

But the soundtrack is killing me, why are they putting on the same song over and over again??

I don't like the FL’s mom, she is so irritating, but I also don’t think the drama would have been better without her (as some people say), so far she’s doing like, half of the story, she’s the main reason for conflict, other character’s certain behaviors. She seems to be the main “villain” in the drama, without her a big part of the plot would be lost lol. (But I hate her, omg watching some of these scenes I can’t stop myself from imagining how would I have crashed out at her…)