Destinymethod

I get what you mean, but since 6 out of 12 episodes have already aired — that’s literally half the drama — I think it’s fair for people to start forming opinions. By this point, viewers can already gauge the pacing, writing, tone, and performances well enough to decide whether it feels overrated or not. It’s not like it just started; we’ve already seen a significant chunk of it.

I just answered in a general sense, not in a way that’s meant to offend you or anything.

Korea really needs to tone down its weird obsession with over-editing. (Rant over 😅)
Anyway, IU looks stunning as always and she’s absolutely going to carry this show. Fighting, queen! 👑🔥

Sorry, you might have said “whatever,” not me. The truth is, it’s her looks—not her B-grade acting—that production companies find profitable (Koreans love pretty faces; that’s why so many bad but good-looking actors and actresses are super famous). These production companies smartly cast her alongside seasoned actors who can hide her acting flaws, while also leveraging her face value and buzz to attract audiences (disclaimer: I never said she isn’t famous, she’s not a good actor but she is indeed famous). But when she’s the center, like in *Resident Playbook*, her weak acting is painfully obvious.

If she and her fans are content with calling her “a pretty face who’s famous and successful,” then sure, she’s doing fine/great. But if she and they ever want her to be respected as a *real and trustworthy* actor—someone genuinely praised for her craft—she needs to seriously work on her skills. Compared to her peers, she’s far behind, and improving is the only way she can truly justify the opportunities she’s been given.

Interesting, because none of the shows mentioned above really had great scripts — just big production value and massive marketing budgets. *Alchemy of Souls* already had a strong following from S1 (though S1 had a better and more unique script), *Moving* had major industry names and Kang Full’s reputation behind it, and *Resident Playbook* was a letdown despite heavy marketing -famous cameos, popular idol OSTs, Netflix tag, yet it barely made a mark because the story and acting were all over the place.

The crux is: Go Youn Jung’s career is riding on her looks that fit the so-called KBS mold (which, to me, look like they owe more to precision than genetics) and pure luck, because her acting is far below average.

The recent popular show “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” literally romanticized and humanized a character known for documented heinous crimes, yet audiences seemed unbothered — there was no moral outrage or ethical questioning. In contrast, this new drama has sparked widespread criticism simply for its use of religious elements, highlighting how, for many, religion seems to take precedence over humanity.
And normalising all this isn’t new — it’s been happening for a long time, and I highly doubt it will ever stop. So just chill.

To be clear, my perspective isn’t rooted in religion, but in a practical, human view — questioning the inconsistency and bias in how we, as viewers, define morality and ethics. I’m not trying to offend anyone’s beliefs, nor am I against genuine and authentic critique of a show; I’m simply pointing out how selective our outrage can be.

This is exactly what I mean by overreacting—getting offended over a simple opinion or perspective. Chill, there’s a world outside this drama. I didn’t say anything untruthful—you didn’t even bother to read my comment properly and just jumped on me without understanding the context. My comment was about the fans’ offensive behavior and overreaction, not the drama itself. Honestly, instead of whining in the comments, go write your own reviews—maybe that’ll keep you busy for a change.
Also FYI- You been blocked.

Well from the eyes of someone who thoroughly enjoyed the show, many of these reviews might seem repetitive, detached, or thoughtless. But from the perspective of those who didn’t enjoy the drama, the same reviews can seem perfectly valid. This is what “Perspective” is all about. If fans can dismiss criticism—or even a single word not in favor of their favorite drama—as “shallow” or “detached,” then the same logic applies the other way: those who found the show uninteresting or non-engaging can just as easily call all the glowing praise from fans “overhyped” or “blind fan service.” It works both ways. The real issue isn’t the critics—it’s how easily fans get offended and overreact, treating a drama as if it’s part of their personal identity. If fans don’t like a review, they can write their own and share their version of positivity, instead of insisting that all criticism is forced hate. At the end of the day, no one is truly right or wrong; some people enjoyed it, some didn’t. It’s as simple as that.

I literally thought he was someone else. Varo really needs to tone down the post-production on their artists’ photos—at this point, they all look exactly the same. No uniqueness whatsoever. He already has a good face, so why edit him to this extreme? And for God’s sake, give him some different hairstyle and clothes too.

Yoona doesn’t look bland from anywhere, but yes there’s hardly any chemistry between the leads—they just look like two beautiful actors sharing the screen. Their performances are fine, but nothing exceptional, and given how mediocre the writing is, a more seasoned actor would have been wasted in this type of show, so these leads suit the show just fine (and stop nitpicking only female actors that male actor is nowhere magnificent). The show is clearly more about food than the story or the leads, and most of the audience—around 80%—is here purely for the gastronomy. Having started, they’ll likely finish, because who wants to feel left out of this month’s fad? The internet is buzzing, and everyone’s making sure they don’t get hit with FOMO.

Yes, I am 😎. By the way, that ‘but’ you used in your sentence is grammatically wrong—kindly correct it. That’s it for the English lecture, goodluck to you👍

And if Lee Won Jung had been in the main role (though in my opinion he still doesn’t have that level of acting chops—maybe in the near future, with more experience, he might nail it), I can guarantee people would have had a problem with that as well. Dami would have been dragged unnecessarily for the age difference between them—just like they have always done. (For example, Moon Ga Young in *My Dearest Nemesis*,etc and these days they are trolling Yoona. If a man is older, trolls are okay with it, but if a woman is even one year older, they start creating nonsense all over the internet—freaking misogynistic people.)

Dami does look like someone in her late twenties or early thirties and definitely not like a middle schooler or a teenager, and there is nothing wrong in that, literally.Her age doesn't take away any of her beauty or skills at any stage, and the same goes for Heo Nam Jun.

Just as you feel Dami doesn’t look her age, fans of Heo Nam Jun might feel the same about their actor. Loving your own artist is fine, but questioning others based on your personal beliefs is unfair.

Also, the show has only premiered one episode so far. There’s no need to get worked up—let the story and characters develop before forming an opinion about the drama.

Too much BS? 🤡 The only nonsense here is your overreaction 🤣🤣.I’m not an acting critic, sure, but I don’t need to be one to notice mediocre acting. And Relax, I don’t need multiple accounts—one truth bomb was enough to rattle you 🤪🤪,Thanks for proving my points🤭😎.

He was always part of the main cast in almost all of his dramas, so it’s not like he was struggling in obscurity. The reason he never stood out until now is simple—his acting has always been weak. In *Lovely Runner*, the only time his performance looked convincing was when he shared the screen with Kim Hye Yoon, who practically pushed him to act better. Without her on screen, his acting slipped between overacting and underacting throughout LR.

Calling him a “good actor in every role” is a big stretch. He’s average at best and lucked into more recognition than he actually deserved with LR. The real impact of that drama came from KHY’s performance—he was mostly just the eye candy. And if people sound “negative,” they’re not jealous; they’re critiquing his skills and talent, which really are lacking. His rise feels more like a case of “minimal effort, maximum reward,” and it’s fair to question that.

There are actors who are far more talented than him and have been in the industry longer still haven’t received the same recognition, so the “he worked hard for many years” line doesn’t really hold weight—everyone works hard, he’s not the only one.

As for any new drama, especially one based on anime or manhwa where the characters already have a fixed image casting will always be questioned. That's how social media and internet works, so take a chill.

Well, according to this article and a few others circulating on social media, she is expected to take on the role of Cha Hae In. Apart from that, I don’t know much.

As for acting, both these actors will be fine since their roles are shallow anyway. Sung Jin-Woo just fights and looks cool the whole time, and Cha Hae-In barely shows up in Solo Leveling. None of that requires exceptional acting.

And in Korea, looks will always be prioritized over talent — that’s what the audience consumes. If there wasn’t demand for face-value actors, they wouldn’t have reached this level of popularity in the first place. That's how that whole industry has been built, and this is the sad and harsh reality.

I personally think BWS is more well-known because of his physique (his height and proportions) rather than his face. He doesn’t really have that conventionally “handsome” look (the so-called KBS standard). What works in his favor now is a strong styling and makeup team — I’ve seen his older pictures, and he never stood out back then. His hairstyle especially can make or break his entire appearance.(Disclaimer:Beauty is subjective , it's just an observation from my perspective and that doesn't make him any less attractive)

Well said👍

Sorry, but I personally don’t believe chemistry depends solely on the male actor’s shoulders. Chemistry is supposed to be between two people, so both have to put in the work. As for the My Demon leads, I also feel they hardly have any genuine chemistry. In fact, I’ve honestly never found either of them showcasing strong chemistry with any of their past co-stars either.To me, both tend to rely more on their face value to sell the illusion of chemistry rather than actually acting it out. Because of this, even in My Demon, their pairing felt more like two good-looking actors standing next to each other rather than a couple genuinely in love. And in recent years, I see this as a growing trend in many Korean dramas — Queen of Tears, Family by Choice, Nevertheless, Good Boy, and plenty more. The one exception I found last year was Lovely Runner. That drama truly worked because of the leads’ chemistry; without it, the plot itself was pretty average.

Bickering chemistry has always been a highlight in Korean dramas, and most actors nail it. But the moment the story drifts into lovey-dovey territory, the spark usually dies — and, honestly, that’s true for countless dramas. After two episodes, it’s far too early to say these two have real chemistry. In fact, so far, they feel more like siblings squabbling than potential lovers. Add to that the fact that there’s practically no competition (most of the big-name, big-production dramas aren’t premiering until mid to late September, by which time this one will already be wrapping up), and they’ve had a free ride — because let’s face it, the story isn’t new or exciting; it’s just recycled plot after recycled plot. Still, I have to admit, the first two episodes were enjoyable, and I’m curious to see if things actually pick up.