byung gyun's character is so interesting, ive never seen this type of prosecutor role before
I love redemption arcs. I wish we had more of them in film/TV! Even though he didn't do anything ethical until the end, they did a good job showing that he was clearly feeling ways about what his dad kept asking him to do without him every acting on it until he just got fed up. It was clear he was repeatedly unsettled (I think his character said "tormented" at one point), and those moments pulled me along to root for him until he finally stood up to dad: "Tell me, dad (teach me!), how do you act in this way in the face of the truth staring you down? How do you manage to pretend like it's not there?" A good scene. 🥰
Am missing little boy. It would be nice to see him in void realm along with ml n his servant gal. They make a…
I imagine this is where the time skip happens. Another actor plays teen Chen Ying so when ML returns, years will have passed, I assume, and everyone will be a few years older. Hopefully ML won't get in trouble for being an A.W.O.L. General. 🫣
You should also check out Evernight (but be prepared to not be able to watch season 2 wthout CFY in it!). For…
Yes, he's much less irreverent and roguish in this than Ever Night (like if Ning Que had manners 😅), but I see some of the daredevil, cheeky rascal, and dogged determination of Ning Que in this character, too. In Ever Night, he's like a cockcroach in that he just bounces back from everything. 😅
I'm still getting used to the way idol fandoms work with dramas. Working backwards from an actor's looks to like…
Interesting take. I just don't see this perspective in the way I'm often seing people talk about Cdramas and actors in them. You're arguing that enjoying Cdramas is tied to enjoying beauty (for some who watch). What do you think is the difference between objectifying a person and appreciating their beauty? And do you think it counts as "appreciating beauty" if the beauty is largely constructed/artificial? I'm asking this because I'm genuinely curious (you have inisghtful and articulate observations about dramas that are often helpful in describing what an experience of watching one is like), not because I'm trying to pick a fight. But if you're not interested in dialoguing that's fine, too. ☺️
Below is a critical rant on what I am discovering is "idol fandom," so those who might get triggered or…
I'm still getting used to the way idol fandoms work with dramas. Working backwards from an actor's looks to like their character (no matter what it is) is a very... unique way of approaching entertainment. I've noticed it makes viewers drool over villains or problematic characters frequently and I find that a little unsettling. I've watched quite a few Cdramas now, but not that many while airing so I think that's why I'm noticing this dynamic more. I have an aversion to thirst comments in general because I think they're sexually objectifying (imo), but when it's applied to villains it feels even more confusing.
I think actors should be praised and enjoyed for doing their job well: playing their roles and characters convincingly. Anything beyond that seems to go a little too far, and feeds an unhealthy focus on looks and the physical, which actors largely have no control over unless they get work done or the filmmakers use filters/touvh them up? It's making me start to see why all these idol actors get such extensive work done to their faces. 😭
Please hear me, this isn't shots fired at any individuals, it's the industry or system or whatever mechanism is behind this that's clearly feeding and fueling this approach to viewers' experience of dramas (and actors) that's starting to frustrate me.
This is probably not a good place to verbally process this as I have a feeling I'll get eaten alive, but it is so puzzling to me... 🤷♀️
Below is a critical rant on what I am discovering is "idol fandom," so those who might get triggered or offended do not have to read it. 😅 I'm putting it in a spoiler tag so you only have to look at it if you want to:
Since Flourishing Peony, I am really liking Miles in such roles. lol!
LOVED Flourished Peony. Season 2, In The Name Of Blossom, gets more angsty, but it makes sense if you think about the story as a whole and the arcs the characters are on, starting in season 1.
I'm not a Dilraba fan at all, but I did for some reason like her in ELOD. I think the vibe she gives off is usually…
The ML and FL had a lot of makeout sessions in the last 1/3 of You Are My Glory to the point where I got to saying, "Again!?" 😅 I don't remember thinking she was restrained in those scenes. Some of the early parts are a bit bogged down by the gaming stuff, but once they get to the gaming competition I think it picks up.
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I think actors should be praised and enjoyed for doing their job well: playing their roles and characters convincingly. Anything beyond that seems to go a little too far, and feeds an unhealthy focus on looks and the physical, which actors largely have no control over unless they get work done or the filmmakers use filters/touvh them up? It's making me start to see why all these idol actors get such extensive work done to their faces. 😭
Please hear me, this isn't shots fired at any individuals, it's the industry or system or whatever mechanism is behind this that's clearly feeding and fueling this approach to viewers' experience of dramas (and actors) that's starting to frustrate me.
This is probably not a good place to verbally process this as I have a feeling I'll get eaten alive, but it is so puzzling to me... 🤷♀️
Didn't know that one! Some of the English-y Korean words are quite funny to hear.