When I saw that this was the same writer as Black I knew it would be a convoluted mess, that had great moments but also a frustrating watch. At least they nailed the ending unlike Black.
Kim Dong Wook is giving quite the performance in this drama. Never thought much of him though I liked The Guest, but after this I’m a fan and will watch whatever he does next.
Even though he played an awful jerk, I thought Yoon Park was great yet again. Probably the best performance in the whole drama. Hopefully he’s the male lead in his next drama.
Writer wanted to write a poignant commentary about youth and growing up but gives supporting characters unrealistic happy endings but the main characters get the “realistic” one. Make it make sense. At least be consistent.
Watching a bittersweet love story in a film is good because it’s 2 hours; it gets the message across and the pace is good.
Watching a bittersweet love story in a nearly 20 hour show though to me is just not worth it. Wtf am I supposed to do now. I enjoyed spending time with the characters but I feel like I wasted my time.
Drama overall was good but the ending was rushed and unsatisfactory. Doesn’t even need to be a fairytale ending but make me wish I didn’t waste my time.
The filmmakers behind this, Kogonada and Justin Chon have directed some really good movies; Kogonada especially. I’d recommend both Columbus and After Yang. Pachinko is off to a great start, I do wish all episodes were released at once though.
Fairly big age gap between the two. I like Yoo Yeon Seok and wish he was paired with someone closer in age to him, but I’m still interested in the drama. Hopefully they have chemistry.
I honestly thought some acclaimed actors who have done popular dramas would be here. Surprised to see none of the male leads from Hospital Playlist, I though at least one of them would have made it. No Yoo Ah In or Namgoong Min as well. That’s without even mentioning someone like Lee Byung Hun or Lee Je-Hoon.
For those who don’t know, this drama was announced before COVID but filming abroad delayed/postponed/shelved it. The writer then came up with Our Blues. That’s why both casts are similar.
Good to see Park Hae Jin again. His choice in dramas are always hit or miss but I just like the guy and am rooting for him. Hopefully this one is a winner.
He’s a been the male lead more than Kim Jae Young has or at least in more high profile dramas, so I’m wondering who the male lead is because KJY was announced first.
Kidding aside this was a great, methodical, procedural drama. As good as Mindhunter and it manages to stand on its own. Kim Nam Gil is on fine form here and I’d love if we get more Kdrama’s like this.
This is the second straight drama in a row where Yoon Park has more chemistry with the FL than the actual ML. The other drama being “You are My Spring” The man needs to be the ML in his next drama.
Halfway through and this drama is very different from the one I thought we’d be getting when it was first announced. There’s way too much going on and the writing is really off. Seems like a wasted opportunity but hopefully it gets better in the second half.
20 episodes is just too much for this kind of story. The dark comedy stuff is fine but feels like it’s trying to hard to be like a Coen brothers movie or Armando Iannucci film. Seems like an imitation of some of those films.
I don’t get the hype but if you liked it more power to you.
Watching a bittersweet love story in a nearly 20 hour show though to me is just not worth it. Wtf am I supposed to do now. I enjoyed spending time with the characters but I feel like I wasted my time.
Drama overall was good but the ending was rushed and unsatisfactory. Doesn’t even need to be a fairytale ending but make me wish I didn’t waste my time.
Kidding aside this was a great, methodical, procedural drama. As good as Mindhunter and it manages to stand on its own. Kim Nam Gil is on fine form here and I’d love if we get more Kdrama’s like this.
I don’t get the hype but if you liked it more power to you.