Ep 1 was fantastic but I do wonder what drug she was prescribed to take on a case by case basis for the panic…
She felt embarrassed when they mentioned that that killer on TV was seeing a "shrink",plus how she thought the other Dr who wasn't a psychiatrists was better. Even the whole talk by the Dr about US vs Japan mental health highlights how their society is afraid/embarrassed to talk about mental health. Hiding her bag from her mother-in-law.
....I don't understand one thing; why was it necessary for H and M to break up? It's a bit like Hurikawa used…
He felt like he was holding him back, was not good enough and was standing in the way of his dreams. He self loothes so, doesn't feel confident. Remember he is a bully, broken home, doesn't study etc. (explored better in the manhwa/webtoon, in the drama they make him palatable but he is a delinquent. I'm not saying delinquents are bad people but from pov of author)
How is the drama so far? Enjoying it? I'm an Elvis fan and I'm wondering if it shld be on my watchlist. Just found…
Thank You. That's awesome, I will definitely watch it out now. I loved Fake it Till You Make It, very different from the typical romance cdramas. The story was mature and so well written.
Feel like I watched another drama than everyone else, taste is subjective but I thought this was awful.
Be careful of being dragged here. It's open season for those that don't agree that it's a "masterpiece". You can check my review, I also didn't think it was all that.
I think the space and time simply functions different in this afterlife world, so common sense and real life rules…
The biggest problem is we don't really know the rules of this world/Light Shop. There seems to be different rules applied to different people. So not all explanations work, the way people think they work.
If it was clear from the start how the rules around the Light Shop, The bulbs work it would be easy for most people to work it out and understand the ending.
It’s so funny that some people quit after EP4 because they didn’t understand what’s going on, I feel bad…
Well I watched all of and I don't exactly consider it a masterpiece. In fact I only stuck around because it was 8 episodes.
It should be okay for people to drop dramas if they feel like it and not be shamed for it.
it’s often a matter of personal taste, patience, or expectations. The series introduced many layers or cryptic elements without clear resolutions early on, it leads to frustration and disengagement. Not every viewer enjoys stories that demand close attention, delayed payoff, or deep interpretation.
People might quit because they seek immediate clarity or emotional connection with the plot or characters, and if that isn't established early enough for them, they lose interest.
While others see this as an artistic masterpiece, for some, the series might not align with their viewing preferences, and that's okay—art resonates differently with everyone.
Yes, even if he is depressed he still saw the messages because he was reading it.
So maybe the remembering part is more about the essence of her rather than the photos of her. Or maybe can't remember actual details of them being together.
The fact that he never even blamed his parent (mum) for causing her death because she hated her for being deaf (like she can help beingdeaf).
The fact that he is not in mourning for her but is more stone faced and angry but we are told he is angry because he can't remember.
Even if you accept that Asian folklore theory. She is being blamed for everything that happened but we are not really shown what Hyunmin is really thinking or why he is so resentful.
If we assume that his parents didn't tell him about his girlfriend. Did they also remove all traces of her from his life?.
It seems impossible that they could remove all traces of a girl that he was planning to propose to. There has to be photos of them together somewhere (laptop, his flat etc) She had photos of him in her apartment, he must have loads of photos of her too.
This then still leaves you questioning the real reason he can't remember her. It's just not clear why?.
This is not true because not everyone has the same standard results. The daughter was literally forced by her…
Yes it can be different but it seems there are different rules for different people, which is something that's confusing.
Yes experiences should vary but I just don't get why the mum could take a bulb for her child but the schoolboy was stuck even when he was trying to move and find his way out.
I also don't get why the shopkeeper would sell you another bulb knowing full well the bulb that you needed. He guided others but just drank tea with others and everyone is putting that to will, which still doesn't make sense to me.Then I have to ask what is will?. When do you start to have will? Do you only have will when someone tells you to find your bulb. But then gives rise to other questions.
The show didn't show why he would do that. I understand that maybe the girl needed closure with her mum. But the fact that the mum can't speak but she sent her daughter to buy a light. How did she do this if she was already dead and couldn't speak.
This is my problem with this drama, there is no consistency with the world building.
It's not really clear what is true "will" especially when we compare Hyunmin and the daughter. Both of them were forced to come back but face different consequences.
Also when he says it feels like "night to me" it could also be him expressing that he knows something is missing but he doesn't know what.
Don't you think you're now just assuming that he didn't have friends to tell him about dead girlfriend.
Also the phone had all the messages between him and his girlfriend. So he knew about her but maybe couldn't remember what she looked like or how their relationship was like even though he wants to remember.
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The general consensus is that he faked it. He couldn't really remember her but faked it.
I actually asked the same question. How is that different from being forced to live? If we say Hyunmin was forced to live, what about the daughter? Wasn't she forced too?
Jiyoung killed herself, in Asian folklore, the punishment includes your love ones forgetting you. So Hyunmin was…
So, in Asian folklore, how does he remember when it's a curse that he can't remember and that she can't be remembered? I'm just curious. I've watched some Thai dramas on this subject, as ghosts and ghost stories/spirits seem to be their favorite subject as well.
Yeah, plus criticism if done, should be done correctly. Constructive criticism should always be there. If one…
So funny? Who cares if you don't engage? Do you honestly think, I'm sitting here waiting for your replies?.
I was just referring to your hypocritical stance and selective application of "respectful critique". It only extends to when we agree with each other. Not new to MDL, I'm used to all the crazy that happens here.
Have a pleasant day, having "respectful critique" with others.
Yeah, plus criticism if done, should be done correctly. Constructive criticism should always be there. If one…
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That's awesome, I will definitely watch it out now. I loved Fake it Till You Make It, very different from the typical romance cdramas. The story was mature and so well written.
If it was clear from the start how the rules around the Light Shop, The bulbs work it would be easy for most people to work it out and understand the ending.
It should be okay for people to drop dramas if they feel like it and not be shamed for it.
it’s often a matter of personal taste, patience, or expectations. The series introduced many layers or cryptic elements without clear resolutions early on, it leads to frustration and disengagement. Not every viewer enjoys stories that demand close attention, delayed payoff, or deep interpretation.
People might quit because they seek immediate clarity or emotional connection with the plot or characters, and if that isn't established early enough for them, they lose interest.
While others see this as an artistic masterpiece, for some, the series might not align with their viewing preferences, and that's okay—art resonates differently with everyone.
So maybe the remembering part is more about the essence of her rather than the photos of her. Or maybe can't remember actual details of them being together.
The fact that he never even blamed his parent (mum) for causing her death because she hated her for being deaf (like she can help beingdeaf).
The fact that he is not in mourning for her but is more stone faced and angry but we are told he is angry because he can't remember.
Even if you accept that Asian folklore theory. She is being blamed for everything that happened but we are not really shown what Hyunmin is really thinking or why he is so resentful.
If we assume that his parents didn't tell him about his girlfriend. Did they also remove all traces of her from his life?.
It seems impossible that they could remove all traces of a girl that he was planning to propose to. There has to be photos of them together somewhere (laptop, his flat etc) She had photos of him in her apartment, he must have loads of photos of her too.
This then still leaves you questioning the real reason he can't remember her. It's just not clear why?.
Yes experiences should vary but I just don't get why the mum could take a bulb for her child but the schoolboy was stuck even when he was trying to move and find his way out.
I also don't get why the shopkeeper would sell you another bulb knowing full well the bulb that you needed. He guided others but just drank tea with others and everyone is putting that to will, which still doesn't make sense to me.Then I have to ask what is will?. When do you start to have will? Do you only have will when someone tells you to find your bulb. But then gives rise to other questions.
The show didn't show why he would do that. I understand that maybe the girl needed closure with her mum. But the fact that the mum can't speak but she sent her daughter to buy a light. How did she do this if she was already dead and couldn't speak.
It's not really clear what is true "will" especially when we compare Hyunmin and the daughter. Both of them were forced to come back but face different consequences.
Also when he says it feels like "night to me" it could also be him expressing that he knows something is missing but he doesn't know what.
Don't you think you're now just assuming that he didn't have friends to tell him about dead girlfriend.
Also the phone had all the messages between him and his girlfriend. So he knew about her but maybe couldn't remember what she looked like or how their relationship was like even though he wants to remember.
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I was just referring to your hypocritical stance and selective application of "respectful critique". It only extends to when we agree with each other. Not new to MDL, I'm used to all the crazy that happens here.
Have a pleasant day, having "respectful critique" with others.
If you're all ears for respectful critique, perhaps consider that dismissing others as ‘stupid’ or ‘skipper watchers’ might not meet the very standard you're advocating. Respect goes both ways, even when we disagree."