Two episodes in and I'll be honest, I'm not convinced that this will be a good drama. I don't like the male and female lead characters as of now. I also don't like the sexualising of women in any show. It's a big turn off. This show was recommended so I am hoping it gets better.
I liked the ep 9 and 10 case. Episode 10 was the best so far. More serious. A lot more happening and less wasting time. Time flew while watching this episode.
What an exciting start! Enjoyed it thoroughly! Love that the female lead is a strong character. Loved her fight scenes. Hope that's not the last of them like in Alchemy of Souls. And yes, I can see the similarity with The Forbidden Marriage but it's just the first episode so I'm not going to judge. And even if they happen to be similar. I welcome more of a good thing. š
It's unfortunate that this show doesn't have any subs beyond the first few episodes but because it's a game format, you can pick up what is happening and don't need them as much. It does help if you know at least some amount of Korean to fill in the gap. And because a lot of the conversation between the players has Korean subtitles or written instructions appear every so often, you can pick a part where you have no idea what is happening and type it into google translate. I don't do it for every dialogue. Just bits here and there. Only so that I'm not completely lost. The show is still enjoyable without subs so far and I'm only on the 6 episode. It has interesting twists and explores human nature in this kind of format. I do hope it gets properly subbed in the future as it is worth checking out. It's also interesting how a lot of the male contestants think it's useless to have females on their teams whereas the women have actually been performing really well. It has made me root for the women. :P
While I understand where you are coming from, I'm not so sure boycotting a live-action adaptation would have any…
Firstly, thank you for your polite response. I absolutely understand the point you are making. Here, I was not arguing for people to boycott the series. That's everyone's own call to make. To many viewers, these things do matter. It was simply a matter of informing viewers and then leaving them to make the choice they are comfortable with. But even that got a strong reaction in defense of the author. I suppose I should not be too surprised. We see more people fighting for celebs and the rich than people who actually need society's concern. I've done my own share of idolizing. :)
As for calls for boycott, they do make a difference at times to at least some degree as other production companies avoid working with such authors/artists in future. Eventually they lose out on money (from foreign investments at least) because the enough of the public decides they will not watch such content even if made. But even if it doesn't make an impact, it is the right thing to do. That's why I try to speak up. I'm also aware it's not easy for everyone to speak up nor for everyone to be aware of every issue that requires a voice. Laws differ in different parts of the world but where people can, they should try to be the voice of the weak. For example, you may not be able to speak up for people in your country but you can still speak up for people suffering in another whose government cannot restrict you. At least that is my personal take on it.
Do have a great day too! And if you wish we can speak privately on this further instead of the comments section.
That's so funny because Obama is a HUGE fan of the author, has spoken gushingly of his works on interviews and…
Speaking of Youtube, I recall some Youtubers who went missing after highlighting what was happening in Wuhan. Obama, whether informed or not, does not necessarily care about human rights as opposed to what is beneficial politically. So I do not wait for Obama or other leaders to call out what is clearly wrong. That is why human rights groups and people of conscience exist. To do what leaders often fail at.
Iām pretty sure at this point that SHR is very close to the psychopath end of spectrum. I find it interesting…
Is it that or does he merely believe he is better than most people and that's why he doesn't engage with them? Although, now that you mention it, he does seem to lack empathy.
Myung se is the reason he doesn't have his job now !!!! Remember please. Also he always worked with Psycho brains…
Not really though. Firstly, it was his own actions that let to that. Secondly, Myung Se didn't intentionally wish harm on him. Whereas, Ha Roo even got Myung Se's head shaved and never apologised. Myung Se is still so nice to him. Being a neurologist, he should be above pettiness.
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As for calls for boycott, they do make a difference at times to at least some degree as other production companies avoid working with such authors/artists in future. Eventually they lose out on money (from foreign investments at least) because the enough of the public decides they will not watch such content even if made. But even if it doesn't make an impact, it is the right thing to do. That's why I try to speak up. I'm also aware it's not easy for everyone to speak up nor for everyone to be aware of every issue that requires a voice. Laws differ in different parts of the world but where people can, they should try to be the voice of the weak. For example, you may not be able to speak up for people in your country but you can still speak up for people suffering in another whose government cannot restrict you. At least that is my personal take on it.
Do have a great day too! And if you wish we can speak privately on this further instead of the comments section.