Quite a lot of exposition in the first two episodes, and definitely the framework of a Hallmark plot, but despite these minor gripes, if they develop things creatively, I won't mind. This screenwriter has a good track record, so I have hope.
I can’t resist this particular time period. And moreso within Korea’s historical context. The writer would…
Okay, maybe I'll give it a shot. I can see the screenwriter has some good past dramas (and I've seen people raving about Twinkling Watermelon), though all the first 5 recommended dramas under Chicago Typewriter have endings that ruined my day... 😭 Thanks for the rec!
I have a doubt. How did she get those clothes that fit her when she was on the island?
The island portion of this drama is the "fantasy" portion of this story (like the fantasy elements of Pinnochio, I Can Hear Your Voice and While You Were Sleeping). I don't think the screenwriter was ever going for 100% realistic, though she does give something of an explanation by saying that trash washed up on the island all the time as BluSeaMermaid pointed out and Tune above. :) If you notice she'll have mismatched socks and rain boots and string to keep her pants/trousers up, etc.
Please Korea, stop making these rubbish scripts with stalkers and persecutors, your dramas lose quality and become…
I don't think most rom-com Cdramas set in modern day have dark characters or plots. You could try some of those. 😏 Hidden Love and When I Fly Towards You were cute, well-written, fluffy rom-coms!
is kiho bo geul? or is he someone different? I'm wondering if he lived or not I'm only on ep 2
Do you want to be spoiled or just encouraged that everything will turn out okay? 😏 That said, your questions will be answered if you keep watching. They drop hints throughout (there are also some red herrings) but you know for sure what happened to Ki Ho by Episode 6. I can give more specific answers if you want, but I didn't want to spoil you. :)
I can’t resist this particular time period. And moreso within Korea’s historical context. The writer would…
Yeah, Bridal Mask is old, so before those sets were probably built. Though I did see a drama (My Perfect Stranger) that used the same set stage for the downtown and I thought, "Oh NO, not this set! It looks so fake!" 😭 I haven't seen Chicago Typewriter cause it's a sad ending, yes? I was scarred from Mr. Sunshine cause I had no idea about the ending. 😭
I can’t resist this particular time period. And moreso within Korea’s historical context. The writer would…
Yes, I'll lurk on this page to see if I should give it a shot! It looks intriguing, and you're right, the time period is unique. I've wondered if they rarely do this time period because it probably costs more due to the sets (they have all those permanent Joseon period villages and palaces which make that time period much easier)? There were things I loved about The Bridal Mask (which was set during the same time or thereabouts) but in addition to the slightly cringey overacting at times, the sets were dreadful. It felt like a stage play. 🤦♀️
Like Today Is Our Last Day (Acoustic Version) is the song for Ran Joo's mom. They don't have the just hummed version,…
Episode 11. It's really nice. :) Ran Joo gives a preview of it in Episode 10, then we get it from start to finish twice in 11 (one version hummed, one with lyrics).
Ah, I'm sad! The rating went down to 8.5. 😭 This is so much better than most 8.5 dramas... *sigh* I was okay with 8.6 because that's at least higher than average, but 8.5 makes it look like a mid drama. 😓
The synopsis is a little misleading about the focus, guys! Episode 1 shows who the leads are and more of the tone and focus of the entire drama. It's more about the cost (and beauty) of sacrificing for those you love. Please don't give it a low score just because it doesn't align with the synopsis in the way you expect. (And notice the "difficult childhood tag.")
I think they are calculate as a korean age system. Under the “Korean age” system, babies are considered to…
Ah, I see. Cause some other actors' ages are correct but this one wasn't. I was under the impression they would have switched over already but it makes sense that there's still carryover, I suppose. :) Probably something that will take time for everyone to adjust to.
The episode 11 kiss that we all waited for and loved. On second viewing, he does nothing. She runs to him. She…
I totally get what people are saying about the romance, and while I did want more of them together, I didn't find their romance nonexistent or lacking in chemistry. It just didn't end up being what some people wanted because rom-coms in Kdramaland and Cdramaland really go all out with building, and spending loads of time on, a couple's chemistry, relationship dynamic and romantic scenes. This one did something a little different. I decided the terms I would use to describe their romance is subtle and wholesome (not juvenile, either; that's not how I would describe this). They're not steamy, haha, and that's usually what we get in rom-coms.
The synopsis is a little misleading about the focus, guys! Episode 1 shows who the leads are and more of the tone and focus of the entire drama. It's more about the cost (and beauty) of sacrificing for those you love. Please don't give it a low score just because it doesn't align with the synopsis in the way you expect. (And notice the "difficult childhood tag.")