Am I the only one who disliked Sugishita's character and how she treated her mother after leaving for Tokyo? I mean, I know her mom was mentally ill, but the scene in which she hangs up on her telling her that she wants to be free of her... :/ And on the other hand she is all sweet to that old man. Very insensitive and selfish...
There are some overreaching comments here. As someone with experience in the area of being abused and raped, you…
I've noticed that many victims of abuse (including you) get personally offended by some of the examples in this article as if forced kisses, grabbing or other forms of molestation (that can easily be classified as intended rape) in a way belittle your own disturbing experience; which is ridiculous.
I made my points clear in the article, even though many things can be added of course. The patriarchal notions of Asian culture can be seen even today in dramas, and when almost every drama condones physical abuse (such as wrist grabbing in Kdramas) or actual raping (Lakorns), and represents it as romantic, then it is clear that these actions are not "over-dramatized" but their roots lie in the mindset of the almost whole nation. And don't even let me started with gender inequality and shaming...
The point of the article wasn't to say that every other Asian husband beats his wife but that these dramas reflect the patriarchal notions in a very concealed but menacing way. So yeah, I don't think I am the one who overstretches things here.
What is with all this political stuff at the end? Jeez. Can't she just be a mom without it being all MUH…
It's more socioeconomic, and it is tightly related to dramas as well because they reflect the current state of culture and society. The discrimination is there, whether you like it or not.
I cried a lot at the end. World is too unfair toward women. T_T
Absolutely. I mean, she was only a child when she was raped, she should have received treatment...but they all pretended it never happened instead. My heart broke for her.
Will I like this drama if I watch it for Sungjae? & I'm not a big fan on horror
No. This drama is not only scary but it also deals with some serious issues such as rape and abandonment. If you want to watch it only because you like one actor, then this is not for you.
I made my points clear in the article, even though many things can be added of course. The patriarchal notions of Asian culture can be seen even today in dramas, and when almost every drama condones physical abuse (such as wrist grabbing in Kdramas) or actual raping (Lakorns), and represents it as romantic, then it is clear that these actions are not "over-dramatized" but their roots lie in the mindset of the almost whole nation. And don't even let me started with gender inequality and shaming...
The point of the article wasn't to say that every other Asian husband beats his wife but that these dramas reflect the patriarchal notions in a very concealed but menacing way. So yeah, I don't think I am the one who overstretches things here.
As for ending, it is bitter-sweet.