I understand that Ju Garam has been under so much pressure and he cannot afford to let Ung be a burden for the team because of his inability to tackle. His intentions at the training scene are noble but his behavior was lowkey abusive.
In what world is okay for a coach to grab their athlete by the collar and throw them on the ground? Last time I checked, rugby is not a martial arts sports and even in martial arts, a coach will never be so careless with their apprentices.
Aside from the fact that this is physical abuse, it could really break the spirit of an athlete to see their coach handle them like that. Again, Ju Garam's frustration is logical and he is being harsh because he wanted to encourage Ung. I get it. I do not expect him to pamper him, he is not a baby and if he wants to become a professional rugby player, he must overcome his fear. After all, tackling is essential in rugby and by not being able to tackle, not only limits his abilities but it pushes back the whole team.
That being said, Ju Garam's attitude was toxic. Manhandling your athlete like that and lashing at the rest of the team is not ideal for a coach, no matter how good the intentions are. He literally threw Ung on the ground two times. Am I supposed to hate on the shooting coach for what he did to Woojin and praise Ju Garam? He didn't hurt Ung but his actions weren't correct either.
And the way he proceeded to tell to Ung that unless he tackles him today, he is done with rugby really made me want to cry. Urgent problems require urgent solutions but the writers could have found a healthier way to make Ju Garam help Ung overcome his trauma. What he did could literally be described as physical and mental torture and no, I don't care how woke I sound. This is the plain truth.
I do not hate Ju Garam for his method to train Ung by pushing him to his limits. I understand the writers' goal by making him act so stern and harsh. I just think they could have handled it much better because it's hypocritical to allow Ju Garam to showcase toxic traits and praise him for that when the series highlights the abuse that takes place in sports. If they address this on the later episodes by making Ju garam realise that he is a product of the system he was raised in, I will allow this. For now, I will settle by saying that I'm happy with the outcome (Ung overcoming his fear) but I do not condone the method.
nowadays kdrama stans just want actors to be hot or handsome that's it ,they don't care about story , screenplay…
The problem is that the writers barely put any effort in moon baek. Kim Young kwang had to work with had he had and he did a good job to make Moon Baek interesting. Moon baek as a character was too shallow and I totally agree that the writing and narration did not help.
Some people will definitely disagree with me but am I the only one who would have preferred it if they hadn't given Ju Garam an illness and had kept the dopping scandal instead?
I totally understand the purpose of the illness subplot. They needed to give it to him in order to show that athletes will feel useless if they realise that they can't play as they used to, especially if they'll deal with health problems. But the illness subplot has been dragging and dragging. I totally sympathise with Ju Garam and I understand why he cannot reveal his condition but all of this hide-and-seek situation feels so overdone.
Now, I get that a dopping scandal would have made it harder for some people to enjoy Ju Garam's character. Dopping is very controversial and obviously there cannot be enough excuses for that. But it would have been better if that had been the case in the drama. Ju Garam would have been the same, except this time he would have to own up to his past mistakes and make amends with those he pushed away (especially Iji). I think it would have been a good set up for his development: you cannot change the past but you can learn to move on and find your worth again.
Everything else would be pretty much the same. The writers could have still develop Iji and Ju Garam's relationship while the school's vice principal and coaches would still try to find a way to disband the rugby team.
Bro plz I beg these raters keep this drama in the 8s its def better than all the dramas in the 7s even better…
Don't fret about it, since the series is not done yet, many people haven't given a final rating. I am sure that the rating will be kept close to 8, I actually believe that it will increase if the ending is good. So far, a 8.4 is a very positive sign. It could be way worse, for example, The Nice Guy is reaching its end and the rating is 7.3 while viewership is bad as well. At least The Winning Try has received positive reaction domestically and internationally 💪
Evilive, although more popular than Through The Darkness, is still pretty underrated. I had begun watching it a few months ago but I took a break because I was busy with another drama. Now I'm planning to watch it really soon.
I'm done. I completed Low Life. A well deserved 8.5 for me. Criminally underrated by international fans, at least it's getting more appreciation in SK. I didn't expect to have so much fun. While the plot is not groundbreaking, the characters and their relationships were ultimately the heart of the series. The slow build-up was good in order to introduce them and establish the dynamics between them but after episode 6, things become crazier and crazier, I wanted to grab some popcorn and watch them backstabbing each other.
That being said, the ending left many unanswered questions. I understand that they might have set things up for a second season but they could have done it a little bit better, it came across as rushed.
Oh boy, I am on episode 8 and I am so excited to see what's coming next. I am very conflicted about my final rating, so far I am torned between 8.5 and 9 but we shall see. In any case, I am really enjoying myself with this drama, after episode 6 the story has become 10 times more interesting and I really want to see where it will lead
can anyone recommend more dramas like this (and weak hero) with bromance &/or bl?😠I can’t move on from…
Beyond Evil and Justice In The Dark. The first one has strong bromance with queer undertones and the second one is the adaptation of bl damnei called "Silent Reading"
Although my bitterness and disappointment have toned down, my overall opinion on the series remains the same. It's still a pity that what could have been a complex action series regarding morals, guns power and justice ended up being a shallow mess.
That being said, one thing I'm thankful for is that more and more people discovered Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang. Both of them have been pretty much consistent actors and they deserve much more recognition. Thanks to a big platform, they have gotten it and I hope they'll work together again because their chemistry was really good.
So happy to see that due to Trigger's success, Through The Darkness soared on Netflix Korea. And more people discover the series after being introduced to Kim Nam Gil. It was about time the series got more attention. I hope more and more people will discover this masterpiece.
5 episodes in and I can safely say that this series is truly very underrated. The plot might not be groundbreaking but I am a big fan of the characterisation, there's something really amusing with watching a bunch of adults acting like immature teens and backstabbing each other over pottery.
Well well, I am not a big fan of romance and here I am enjoying Heedong and Seongja's interactions. I think that Heedong needs someone like Seongja in his life, I hope that even if they won't end up together, their endings will be nice. Seongja deserves to go to Seoul and sell her own clothes.
It's another thing to choose not to ship the characters and another thing to deny their chemistry. It's like saying…
I'd say that most of the scenes between them showcased their chemistry. The meal with Elijah. Yohan deactivating the bomb. Their last scene together. Romantic or not, their interactions were intimidate and highlighted their bond. There is nothing wrong with choosing to interpret it platonically, but the chemistry was still there.
how's the romance in this and can someone tell me the pair??
There is the romance subplot between Ju Garam and Iji and there are hints between Seongjun, Ujin and maybe Ung. We'll have to wait until episode 7 to fully confirm if a love triangle might happen.
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In what world is okay for a coach to grab their athlete by the collar and throw them on the ground? Last time I checked, rugby is not a martial arts sports and even in martial arts, a coach will never be so careless with their apprentices.
Aside from the fact that this is physical abuse, it could really break the spirit of an athlete to see their coach handle them like that. Again, Ju Garam's frustration is logical and he is being harsh because he wanted to encourage Ung. I get it. I do not expect him to pamper him, he is not a baby and if he wants to become a professional rugby player, he must overcome his fear. After all, tackling is essential in rugby and by not being able to tackle, not only limits his abilities but it pushes back the whole team.
That being said, Ju Garam's attitude was toxic. Manhandling your athlete like that and lashing at the rest of the team is not ideal for a coach, no matter how good the intentions are. He literally threw Ung on the ground two times. Am I supposed to hate on the shooting coach for what he did to Woojin and praise Ju Garam? He didn't hurt Ung but his actions weren't correct either.
And the way he proceeded to tell to Ung that unless he tackles him today, he is done with rugby really made me want to cry. Urgent problems require urgent solutions but the writers could have found a healthier way to make Ju Garam help Ung overcome his trauma. What he did could literally be described as physical and mental torture and no, I don't care how woke I sound. This is the plain truth.
I do not hate Ju Garam for his method to train Ung by pushing him to his limits. I understand the writers' goal by making him act so stern and harsh. I just think they could have handled it much better because it's hypocritical to allow Ju Garam to showcase toxic traits and praise him for that when the series highlights the abuse that takes place in sports. If they address this on the later episodes by making Ju garam realise that he is a product of the system he was raised in, I will allow this. For now, I will settle by saying that I'm happy with the outcome (Ung overcoming his fear) but I do not condone the method.
I totally understand the purpose of the illness subplot. They needed to give it to him in order to show that athletes will feel useless if they realise that they can't play as they used to, especially if they'll deal with health problems. But the illness subplot has been dragging and dragging. I totally sympathise with Ju Garam and I understand why he cannot reveal his condition but all of this hide-and-seek situation feels so overdone.
Now, I get that a dopping scandal would have made it harder for some people to enjoy Ju Garam's character. Dopping is very controversial and obviously there cannot be enough excuses for that. But it would have been better if that had been the case in the drama. Ju Garam would have been the same, except this time he would have to own up to his past mistakes and make amends with those he pushed away (especially Iji). I think it would have been a good set up for his development: you cannot change the past but you can learn to move on and find your worth again.
Everything else would be pretty much the same. The writers could have still develop Iji and Ju Garam's relationship while the school's vice principal and coaches would still try to find a way to disband the rugby team.
That being said, the ending left many unanswered questions. I understand that they might have set things up for a second season but they could have done it a little bit better, it came across as rushed.
That being said, one thing I'm thankful for is that more and more people discovered Kim Nam Gil and Kim Young Kwang. Both of them have been pretty much consistent actors and they deserve much more recognition. Thanks to a big platform, they have gotten it and I hope they'll work together again because their chemistry was really good.