David33

Yeah, we're going backwards, and this is just the LGBTQ community, I didn't mention racism or sexism. To be honest, I was surprised when Mamamoo started promoting the LGBTQ community with rainbow badges, with their music, MV's, not to mention dancing with people from the community at Mama Award, I think, there wasn't any big aftereffect for them. To be fair, by then, they literally broke every rule in Kpop, so people wasn't surprised, probably. 😅

Sadly, the hypocrisy doesn't only apply to Koreans. I think I read news about that kissing scene. I think it was Rowoon's new show. Korea still lives in the Joseon Dynasty, where women don't have rights. To be fair, other countries are not much better either. Americans love to say they're progressive, but that's a huge BS too. Not to mention Europe where I live. In my country, they just started to ban every book with rainbows. Hungary loves to follow Russia.🙄

I was talking about the overseas Kdrama fans, not Koreans, because I know Koreans are conservative people, like you said. Especially if they're already married like her, and older than 30. I'm not Korean, but maybe you can fill me in about younger Koreans, under age 30, maybe they're not that conservative.

See? This is a constructive criticism, but when people say: "I don't like her, she's kissing like a 5 year old." That's just toxic, and disgusting. The fact that you said she was outstanding in FBND proves that she's a good actress, but 90% of the time if the script or the director isn't good enough, the actors can't do more. They're just following instructions. I mean, I've seen Meryl Streep in bad roles too and she's one of the best actor. Also, most people tend to forget or just don't know that intimate scenes, kissing scenes too, can be really hard for some people. People think just because it's their job, it's easy because some other actors can do much better intimate scenes. 99% of the time what we see in totally different in real time. People should watch more BTS videos.

I've seen so much hate against poor Shin Hye. Stupid Kdrama fans are so obsessed with her kissing scenes, like if that's the most important thing.

Thanks, fellow Hungarian IU fan.😅

Yeah, same here. Wish I would have enough time for that like back in the days, because now, I have too much on my plate. 😅 BTW I forgot to mention my favorite thing from the anime. Kurama and how smart he is. They didn't really show that either. There was one scene, but nothing special.

FIVE episodes? Jesus, I didn't like what I saw in the trailers, but this getting even worse. In 5 episode they will cover like 50 episodes? Nonsense.

WHAT? Are you joking?😮 How on Earth you can skip Eun Bin's singing scenes? She's better singer than most Kpop Idol. Also, every song is amazing.

Doona's rating really shows that the Kdrama fandom became a joke. Most of them just hate great storytelling, meaningful stories with real life drama. They only want fantasy romance with pretty boys and girls, but mostly, they don't want to think and pay attention. They want brainless copy and paste shows. I'm glad that shows like Doona are underrated, because it won't attract more clowns. 😅 People who love real life stories and great writing, doesn't care about ratings anyway.

I'm not surprised at all, if we look at the typical Kdrama fans. 90% of them can't read, can't write, don't want to think, they just want simple cheesy romance stories without any meaning. They don't like real stuff. They can't even understand the most simple things like the ending.😅

The fact that people say this show is a typical cliche Kdrama says a lot about them. Especially because they rate the real clishe Kdramas without any real meanings 8 pr higher. This drama is one of the best written and directed in 2023, has a real meaning, and it makes you think about some stuff. So, yeah, I would say, it's extraordinary. Especially because 90% of romance Kdramas are the same with different cast. Most Kdrama fan just lazy and don't want to think, and Doona is the polar opposite. If the viewer doesn't pay attention, they won't understand a lot of things because the writer didn't spell out anything.

I tried to find something about ULUV, but she's like nonexistent. No wonder she's an indie singer. They don't get any PR , basically.

"the same recycled plots from SWDBS"

That's exactly what I said. Nam-Soon is the same show basically, with different characters and probably a much better villain. I hate when a villain gets a redemption. It's boring, honestly. I mean, in Hwa Ja's case, it was okay, because she wasn't really a villain. But Shi Oh was evil as hell, and I get it, his past was messed up, but just because his childhood was crap, don't justify his actions.

The chemistry between Bo Young and Hyung Sik is miles better, that's for sure, but I think Nam-Soon and Hee Shik's relationship was more mature a bit. Bong Soon and Min were like two teens acting like 5 year olds. And those over the top lame VFX didn't help either. I'm never going to forget those tiny hearts around Bong Soon, every time she saw the pretty cop guy. 🤣 My biggest problem with Bong Soon (the show) was that they used too much time on the stupid school kids and on those thugs. It felt like somehow Bong Soon became their show.

I liked the family dynamic in Nam-Soon more, because in Bong-Soon basically everyone was irritating. But like I said, characters in both shows were like dumb 5 year olds.

Honestly, they should make an Avenger like spinoff with Bong Soon, Nam-Soon, the twins and of course Nam-Soon's mom and grandma.

The OST is so good! Did we ever have an OST with FOUR DISK?😅
Park Eun Bin's new song, 'Fly Away' is something else. I loved 'Someday' and every other song from her, but 'Fly Away' is next level! There's another new song from her too: 'Someday, someway'.

Here's the album: https://sptfy.com/PvY1
Fly Away MV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr4Sa3Ygj9Y

Grown men don't cry, just cutting onions.🤣
Also, ULUV's song 'The Witches' is in the OST too, such a great song, just like her other one 'Like today is our last day'. If they don't win the Best OST Award next year, I will riot!😆

Yeah, I get nostalgia is a big factor, I'm no different either. I love both shows, I just think it's unfair to criticize this show for the same reason people loved the other.

I don't think the writers will change their mind about anything, because both show were a success. Also, the plot holes were there in both shows. I'm 99% sure that most people didn't watch these shows for the plot. Both drama is almost like a parody. I don't think we should take shows like these seriously. If I analyze the plot in both shows in a more critical way, I don't think I would give a better rating than 4/10. At least 5 episodes in Bong Soon were filler, and honestly, both show should've been 12 episodes long at max.

Also, criticizing the writing is totally okay, I do that all the time, because I'm a very critical person. But with brainless fun shows like Bong Soon and Nam-Soon I don't feel the need for that. IF, again, IF the overall feeling is good while I'm watching it. I don't know how many Kdrama fans are familiar with TheCW superhero shows, or the Marvel and DC movies too, but these two show are literally the same quality. BRAINLESS FUN with questionable writing.

Lastly: I read some comments and review, and most people were angry because they shipped Nam-Soon with the villain. I can understand if people don't like this show because of the writing, but I despise people who hate the show because they think the villain is a better character because he's prettier.

One more thing: People who loved Bong Soon, they should watch it again. I'm almost 100% sure that their opinion will change about Nam-Soon. I watched both shows back to back, that's why my opinion isn't based on nostalgia.

I get it, sometimes I feel this way too. That's why I start watching something else when that happens, and later start over. Castaway Diva is a hopeful show, but most of the time it can be depressing, and not only because of the abusive dad.

Honestly, he's like any other businessman. In the finale, he had some really good points too. He's a prick, but he's not wrong.

If you didn't like the main plot (that's not Mokha becoming a Diva btw), I don't think you should waste your time. After 3 episode, it should be clear for everyone what's this show is about. It's not a typical romcom drama with corny lines, sunshine, and rainbows. If you don't like real life stories with real people, don't watch it.

Wonder why?🤔