David33

Just because something is a fiction doesn't mean it doesn't have to be accurate. They put the past in the 21st century. That's not fiction; that's a real history. You can change the rules, but the writer never mentioned anything; ergo, a scene like the coronation should be the same as it was in real life. They messed this up; this is why they're apologizing.

Even if they would say, "We set this world in a new era where China rules Korea," they would be wrong because they never mentioned this in the drama. Ergo, the writer messed this up big time.

Also, stop spreading lies. IU didn't cry. I've never seen her cry since 2008 more than 4-5 times, and it was never about some nonsense drama.

She didn't cry; a fan cried. Since 2008, I don't think I've seen IU crying more than 3 times. Let alone at a fan event. She always jokes about the fact that she can't cry. 😂

Or you know, other people don't watch dramas for the kissing scenes only. Zero character development, no buildup to any side of the story, and random villains were introduced. A serial killer literally let loose by Ian, and people are happy she's now a "good mother" even though she wanted to burn her own son alive. Should I keep going? I didn't even mention PM, Jinmu, the politics, or even the bang-average romantic relationship. And no, I'm not talking about the chemistry, even though it wasn't that good either.

Don't just blame MBC and Disney. For the record, Disney is only a distributor, not a producer. Blame the writer too; she wrote it. What you've seen is the original version.

No offense, but numbers have nothing to do with quality.

If you put IU in a chair doing ASMR the same amount of people would watch it. She's the main reason people watched this drama. BWS alone could never bring this many people in. No shade, just a fact.

It's about "narrative depth"; ergo, they're fixing the most important thing that the drama never had. What you can read in the novel should've been in the drama, because I don't think there's a single character who had a real depth. They were like sketches on paper. Also, I want the writer to tell me everything about these characters in the drama; I don't want to read a novel to know everything. This is writing 101, and she failed miserably.

This is like Marvel's MCU. You have to watch every movie and TV show to understand everything. Nonsense.

If a writer can't give the characters depth in the source material, don't start writing a novel just so she can milk the fans even more.

There's nothing I hate more than this. This is pure laziness, and it clearly shows she doesn't care about these characters, not to mention the fans.

Calling me an idiot, and you're the one who can't read.

They don't have to put any disclaimer; they have to write a script properly that actually explains the world they built. It's literally writing 101.

Just say you don't care about the story, and we can move on. It's nothing new in the Kdrama world. Most people only watch it for the cute or brainless scenes, and that's not a problem, but don't come here and say, "It's just a fiction."

I'm pretty sure this was IU's first MBC drama; I think it's her last one as well.

I get that actors have to apologize because no one gives a damn about the people behind the camera; 99% of people couldn't name a single person without using Google, but it still irritates me.

I think MBC released a statement too before this, but no one cared, so they basically forced IU and BWS to help them out, yet again.

The face of the project takes the credit, and they take the blame as well. I don't like it, but this is how this industry works because people let it.

As for the argument, "It's just a fiction." Yes, it is, but some parts still have to be accurate. This isn't a 100% made-up world; they put Joseon in the 21st century, and it's a Korean drama, not a Chinese one.

If they want to add other elements or cultural representations, they should've clarified in the story why this world exists and what the rules are. But the writer and the production crew failed to do any of these because they didn't care. They know IU and BWS can carry their poorly written drama, and most people will eat it up.

Lovely Runner is worse because they mixed a romcom with a thriller and a really poorly written time-traveling plot. That's the problem with it, nothing else.

Firstly, it's a fiction, but some parts still have to be accurate, like a coronation. It's a KOREAN drama, not a CHINESE one.

Secondly, it's not just Koreans. I've seen a lot of people complaining about these things in other countries. Not Kdramas, I'm talking about other shows or movies.

Being fiction is not an excuse. Unless it's 100% fiction, like sci-fi, and you created a whole new world, but they didn't. They just put Jeoson in the 21st century basically.

To people who ask, "Why do they have to apologize?"

Because no one gives a shit about the crew behind the camera. Is it fair to the LEAD actors? No, but this comes with the job.

Even if you see a production team apologizing publicly, no one will care because 99% of people who watch a movie or a Kdrama can't name a single person behind the camera.

Even if they made a mistake like this crew did, people will blame THE FACE OF THE PROJECT.

5 episodes in and I want this drama to win every award on this planet next year.

This is peak storytelling, top-tier writing, directing, and acting.

This drama should be hyped as fck.

I didn't misunderstand anything.

Coincidence? I'd agree if she hadn't had the same nails since EP1. Maybe she just loves that style. 😅 From a chaebol, I expect more. 1 "Hotel del Luna" episode can eat alive the whole "Perfect Crown" when it comes to styling. Like, she had 5 different outfits, hairstyles, and nails in every episode. 😂

I wouldn't say BWS is a good actor, he's a decent actor who can do a job if the script is good enough.

Yeah, when a drama is poor but the actor has actually done a good job that's when you know they're good. Like Steve Noh or Gong Seung Yeon here.

Exactly. It's like a kindergarten fight. People don't know what critical thinking is or just don't want to do it, and what's worse, they don't want anyone to do it. Just give a 10/10 and move on.

Like, what's the point of talking to someone who is nodding their heads like the puppy on the car dashboard?

I don't want to be right, not always, but when I know I'm right, like when I say a script was written poorly, there are a lot of plot holes. That's not about personal taste because it's a fact. It's just most people ignore it because they have different standards or want different things from a drama or a movie.

My problem is that when people say, "I don't like this drama," "I don't think the leads are a good match," etc., they call them haters.

First of all, I'm a man. Secondly, having a job and saying women need to have babies is not the same thing.

It's common sense. What's the point of being with someone who doesn't have a job for years? Like, let's stop thinking real life is a Disney fairy tale.

Having a job is not a "specific role" it's something everyone has to do to survive.

Why are you overcomplicating this? A job or work doesn't matter. Ian doesn't have either.

If the shoe fits, it's not my fault; if not, you don't have a problem.

Most people do give a free pass to MLs because they're cute, but at the same time they call other characters toxic, red flag, losers etc, that's what I was talking about.

Now, people are acting as if women would date a guy who hasn't had a job for 3 years just because he's handsome. Nonsense. Like I said, real life is not a fairy tale. No one would stick to a person who doesn't want to work.

The real Huiju would've filed for divorce the minute he demolished the monarchy, but she sure would've done it if the guy hadn't had a job for 3 years.

Anyone who wants to deny this only focuses on the cute romance.

Using SNS is part of my job, but I also love writing, and I don't use blogs anymore. So technically I'm paid to write but not on X.

"With visuals I meant it's a "pretty" drama. The environment, costumes, actors - of course."

Oh, okay, It was good, but Huiju having the same nails for 3+ years was kind of cheap, and I never notice things like that. 😂

BWS isn't a top-tier actor, and I don't think romcom suits him, he's more of a villain type of guy. And if you don't give him a good writer and director, he's gonna struggle.

When his character was more than just a puppy or a moody Prince he was better.

Jesus, I feel so old; I had to Google what the heck is ISTG. I'm not that old btw, only 38. 😂 😭

Now, imagine the comments I get from IU fans reading my rants week after week on X. They call me a hater, but they don't know I was an IU fan way before most of them or even all of them because I've been a UAENA since 2008 when no one cared about IU.

Tbh, I don't think the visuals were that good. It was good but nothing special. The cinematography was average, the script was poor, and the OST was average as well. I don't think there was an actual decent original score in this drama, so the only thing that actually was good is the acting.

BTW, I won't give up; I don't care if people call me a hater or anything. I won't give higher scores for anything just because my fave is in it. If I can make some clueless people angry, that's a bonus. 😂

Do you think people are ever going to learn that fair criticism doesn't equal hate?

People in Kpop and Kdrama fandoms only know two sides. You're either a blindfolded fan or a hater; there's no middle ground. That's why most romcoms also don't have a middle ground. 😂