So I've watched the first 4 episodes and I am loving this show! One thing that I kinda like is how it shows Dok Ko Jin falling in love with Gu Ae Jung pretty much against his will - it just happens. Isn't that sometimes the way it is? The heart wants what the heart wants, and that is what we are seeing. At least so far. I'm looking forward to seeing what develops (not that I'm expecting to be super surprised or anything - hahaha!)
Oh, I see what you are saying. However, kisskh not only allows the shows to be rated while they are still airing, they actually ask you to indicate how many episodes you have watched, so obviously they are encouraging us to rate it while in process. I think it's okay, since it gives me an idea as to whether it is worth taking a look. If the writing turns south, then the rating will drop accordingly.
I'm only partway into episode 2 and already I can't stand it. Kang Baek Ho is such an idiot. His behavior if he actually was a High School sophomore would be hard enough to stomach, but for someone who is supposedly 30 years old (life experience, anyway), it is just intolerable. He doesn't deserve the girl. I'm done.
I had to quit after 6 episodes as I could no longer put up with Baek Geon Woo's childish, selfish, irresponsible, lying, thieving, and cheating character. I could probably put up with one or two of those faults, but not all of them. He had no redeeming personality features whatsoever. Ugh! I just wanted to slap him every time I saw him.
There must be a cultural explanation for why the leading man in so many of these shows is an insufferable jerk. Having said that, Nam Goong Min is surely the perfect actor for the part, as I wanted to reach into the screen and strangle him whenever he was in a scene. Come to think of it, that is my reaction to seeing him in any show. Ugh!
I hope that something was just lost in translation there...
Yes, but in English the word "dirty" means "nasty" or "impure," not "unclean" when used in that context. Probably should have translated as "messy" or something like that.
Okay, so I'm only through episode 6 so far, but this drama is far exceeding my expectations. Even if the rest of the episodes disappoint, it will have been worth it just for these first 6. This is a thoroughly entertaining parody of the typical K-Drama. It pretends to take itself seriously while serving up generous helpings of drama, delight, revenge, and absurdity. (I haven't reached the romance yet, but it's on the way) I find myself laughing out loud several times each episode. Who could ask for more?
I liked this show. It was definitely on the light side, with plenty of humor, but I also appreciated the character portrayals. I'm going to focus my comments on the science. For such a light and fluffy show, they did well with the science, which often isn't the case. Having a graduate degree in Engineering, the research team was very familiar to me in all respects - their bluntness, their social awkwardness (but awareness of it - Pi), and their camaraderie with and support of each other. I also liked how Ji Ah was such an imperfect robot - of course no one could play a perfect robot so why even go there? She was just doing her best and it was Min Kyu's belief in her that enabled the charade. Also, the research team's reaction when she explained the concept of her heart balls was just so spot on. Of course, this show wasn't about the science, it was about the character development and the love story. However, it's often the details that derail the storyline, but here they got them right, and as a scientist I was nodding my head and thinking "Exactly right" instead of shaking my head saying "Really?" This allowed me to enjoy the story without being distracted by bad science. And the love story was really sweet. Good job!
10 out of 10. This was both a heart-wrenching and a heart-warming story. Most days I could only bear to watch a single episode, they were so intense. Having now watched many K-Dramas, this one was different. The love that the two main characters had for each other held true throughout their many ordeals - they never succumbed to jealousy or anger at each other, but instead stepped away when necessary and provided support when needed. I also appreciated that even the "bad guy" characters had their redeeming qualities (well, most of them did, anyway). Hats off to Screenwriter Baek Mi Kyeong, the cast, and all who were involved in making this outstanding series.
Itazura na Kiss - Love in Tokyo, it is excellent.