I think his acting style is the complete antithesis of Hyun Bin's equally excellent performance; it's an acting counterpoint that is perhaps one of the best aspects of the drama, which has several narrative flaws but, in this first season, has a truly fantastic cast. Personally, I also think of Cho Yeo-jeong's remarkable performance in the third episode, I think...
I find it interesting that the show has a very European atmosphere, in the style of Jean Pierre Melville's classics, with the inevitability of death, suspended time and similar concepts. I believe that several situations will develop well in the second half of the drama, perhaps the dualism with the younger soldier brother, at least I hope so.
It's truly noteworthy that Kim Seon Ho learned even just the basic language fundamentals in four months or so; he must have a remarkable aptitude. I'm becoming increasingly intrigued by this drama. The Italian locations are truly beautiful. I remember that the wonderful borgo of Civita di Bagnoregio also inspired the master Hayao Miyazaki for that magnificent gem that is “Làputa”, just to mention one example... Two Hollywood stars, like Zendaya and Tom Holland, have been spotted often—even by my nieces complete with photographs😘—in Perugia. Here, between Canada, Japan, France, Italy and Korea, it all promises to be a real feast for the eyes!
The Japanese original -Ice World- is truly beautiful, thanks in part to a noir-retro atmosphere that accentuates the deeper traits of the excellently sketched characters... Personally, I have high expectations, given the (great! ) names involved in the direction and cast; My only reservation is a personal one; I absolutely adore Park Min Young (I even praise her in my bio. . .) but lately, I find her acting style to be quite mannered. Apart from “Marry My Husband” (which I thought was wonderful), in her latest works, I always find her acting style to be a bit over the top. I think she needs a director who can rein her in a bit, without making her overdo it... This drama would lend itself well to a slightly more controlled performance, perhaps one of understatement... Wi Ha Joon is a truly incredible actor, a really excellent choice... Let's hope for the best!
Perhaps I used the wrong verb, in my ignorance of English. I mean “wince” in a positive sense. In Italian language, verbs such as "sussultare" , "palpitare" ,they also indicate an emotional state linked to pleasant anticipatory feelings , So read it—all of you read it—in a positive sense. ❤️🌺
She's a lovely girl, really pretty, him always excellent, but the thing that intrigues me most are the dialogues in Italian, as well as the truly fantastic locations. I hope it's a nice drama, I'm pleasantly curious and well disposed...
All three are fantastic, really, which is why I'll probably end up watching it. I'm not that keen on the legal genre, but the hint of mystery from the past should make it quite interesting... Let's hope so.
Eh, based on a true story, it promises to be a tearjerker, and who better than the original ‘Queen Of Tears’ to lead the cast? I’m delighted to see Choi Ji Woo again, an actress I truly admire... 2026 looks promising with several of my favourite actresses - including Ha Ji Won - on screen... Let's hope for good distribution for this ‘Sugar’.
Personally, I can only refer to ‘Descendants of the Sun’, which I absolutely love; it's one of the dramas I recommend most when I talk to people who are curious about Asian TV series... I believe that much of its success stems precisely from this balance of characterisation, which avoids what could be called the ‘filler effect’ (i don't know how to express it well in English.), where a redundant or marginal second story is tacked onto the plot: There is growth, a narrative progression that fits in very well with the main plot, and I remember well, even though I haven't rewatched the drama in recent years, how well defined Kim Ji Won's role was, also in terms of determination, certainly not a passive character! There is perfect chemistry between her and Jin Goo (who is certainly not inferior in terms of determination), which I find difficult to encounter often in recent series, where most of the time there is a certain mechanical randomness that I am not really passionate about... But I'm old school, as I've written in other threads, I'm a fan of “Secret Garden” also because of Yoon Sang-hyun and the beautiful Kim Sa-rang, who give so much to that immortal gem.
Then there's also ‘Goblin’ and, in some ways, ‘Crash Landing On You’ would also deserve a good analysis... When you get the right cast in its entirety, most of the time the story works beautifully, even in its ramifications. I join in the satisfaction at the return of the editorials, which are always a source not only of discussion, but also of discovery of new series, even if time, as usual, is tight...
While firmly condemning Jo Jin Wong's past criminal activities, one thing comes to mind: Did we really have to wait for a press agency report to open Pandora's box? The actor is certainly no rookie and had agencies and television networks at his disposal, with the relevant contracts. We see clearly in TV series and films how actors' lives are organised in an almost military form, as well as being “scrutinised” in their personal relationships... And no one knew anything? Or did someone (the networks, agencies, etc. mentioned above) turn a blind eye, pretending nothing was happening - for years-, out of pure personal (and financial) interest? I don't think it ends here... Any decision on the second season of “Signal” that would change the already defined structure would, in my personal opinion, be absurd...
I really enjoyed him in the excellent ‘Aema’ recently, and then I see that Kim Hyun Joo is here, so it automatically catches my attention and I add it to my list of future must-sees dramas...
A truly sad loss, and what a career (and life, I suppose) he had; It reminds me a little of the fairly recent passing of Byun Hee Bong, another much-loved actor: More than performers, they are institutions, for many of us they are a bit like the classic “harabeoji” of dramas, but Lee Soon Jae, with his 60-plus-year career, is truly a totem. RIP💔
I'm so happy about this wonderful news! 💕 There's really nothing more to add, you've already said it all. So many years together and finally taking the big step. I wish them so much happiness and who knows, maybe a beautiful baby soon! It seems to be a real trend these days for lots of beloved celebrities to get married. Maybe Jeon So Min will be next!? (I'm cheering for her) Congrats Min Ah & Woo Bin!
Absolutely! If she feels happy, we are all happy. All the love of this world for Ha Ji-won, I have always written here on MDL, she is my first crush in the drama world and will always remain special. 💖 Every now and then a drama, a movie, and that's fine! See You soon, Queen (Empress!) 🌺
Stuck in a tunnel - dedication to the max "You tend to focus on one drama at a time. Nothing distracts you from getting the full experience on your favourites. You're organized, tidy and know what you want. Quality before quantity is what you live by. At least when it comes to dramas. "
It's a perfectly adequate response to my approach to dramas; lately, I've managed to follow three in real time, during their broadcast, but that was by pure chance, as I always tend to focus on one drama at a time, without needing to binge watching or anything like that. I completely agree with the response!
Two new projects on the way, it seems. I can't wait!
Personally, I also think of Cho Yeo-jeong's remarkable performance in the third episode, I think...
I find it interesting that the show has a very European atmosphere, in the style of Jean Pierre Melville's classics, with the inevitability of death, suspended time and similar concepts.
I believe that several situations will develop well in the second half of the drama, perhaps the dualism with the younger soldier brother, at least I hope so.
I'm becoming increasingly intrigued by this drama. The Italian locations are truly beautiful.
I remember that the wonderful borgo of Civita di Bagnoregio also inspired the master Hayao Miyazaki for that magnificent gem that is “Làputa”, just to mention one example...
Two Hollywood stars, like Zendaya and Tom Holland, have been spotted often—even by my nieces complete with photographs😘—in Perugia.
Here, between Canada, Japan, France, Italy and Korea, it all promises to be a real feast for the eyes!
Personally, I have high expectations, given the (great! ) names involved in the direction and cast; My only reservation is a personal one; I absolutely adore Park Min Young (I even praise her in my bio. . .) but lately, I find her acting style to be quite mannered.
Apart from “Marry My Husband” (which I thought was wonderful), in her latest works, I always find her acting style to be a bit over the top. I think she needs a director who can rein her in a bit, without making her overdo it...
This drama would lend itself well to a slightly more controlled performance, perhaps one of understatement... Wi Ha Joon is a truly incredible actor, a really excellent choice...
Let's hope for the best!
I hope it's a nice drama, I'm pleasantly curious and well disposed...
I'm not that keen on the legal genre, but the hint of mystery from the past
should make it quite interesting... Let's hope so.
Happy birthday and a happy new year full of happiness! ❤️🌺
I’m delighted to see Choi Ji Woo again, an actress I truly admire...
2026 looks promising with several of my favourite actresses - including Ha Ji Won - on screen...
Let's hope for good distribution for this ‘Sugar’.
it's one of the dramas I recommend most when I talk to people who are curious about Asian TV series...
I believe that much of its success stems precisely from this balance of characterisation, which avoids what could be called the ‘filler effect’ (i don't know how to express it well in English.),
where a redundant or marginal second story is tacked onto the plot:
There is growth, a narrative progression that fits in very well with the main plot, and I remember well, even though I haven't rewatched the drama in recent years, how well defined Kim Ji Won's role was, also in terms of determination, certainly not a passive character!
There is perfect chemistry between her and Jin Goo (who is certainly not inferior in terms of determination), which I find difficult to encounter often in recent series, where most of the time there is a certain mechanical randomness that I am not really passionate about...
But I'm old school, as I've written in other threads, I'm a fan of “Secret Garden” also because of Yoon Sang-hyun and the beautiful Kim Sa-rang, who give so much to that immortal gem.
Then there's also ‘Goblin’ and, in some ways, ‘Crash Landing On You’ would also deserve a good analysis... When you get the right cast in its entirety, most of the time the story works beautifully, even in its ramifications.
I join in the satisfaction at the return of the editorials, which are always a source not only of discussion, but also of discovery of new series, even if time, as usual, is tight...
Very high expectations for this drama. I can't wait!
Did we really have to wait for a press agency report to open Pandora's box?
The actor is certainly no rookie and had agencies and television networks at his disposal, with the relevant contracts. We see clearly in TV series and films how actors' lives are organised in an almost military form, as well as being “scrutinised” in their personal relationships...
And no one knew anything?
Or did someone (the networks, agencies, etc. mentioned above) turn a blind eye, pretending nothing was happening - for years-, out of pure personal (and financial) interest?
I don't think it ends here...
Any decision on the second season of “Signal” that would change the already defined structure would, in my personal opinion, be absurd...
so it automatically catches my attention and I add it to my list of future must-sees dramas...
It reminds me a little of the fairly recent passing of Byun Hee Bong, another much-loved actor: More than performers, they are institutions, for many of us they are a bit like the classic “harabeoji” of dramas, but Lee Soon Jae, with his 60-plus-year career, is truly a totem.
RIP💔
In addition to the noir elements and power struggles, I hope for a sprinkling of makjang,
which I never dislike.
I can't wait
please try to return as soon as possible, okay?
Happy Happy Birthday, We ❤️ You! 🎉🎂
There's really nothing more to add, you've already said it all.
So many years together and finally taking the big step.
I wish them so much happiness and who knows, maybe a beautiful baby soon!
It seems to be a real trend these days for lots of beloved celebrities to get married.
Maybe Jeon So Min will be next!? (I'm cheering for her)
Congrats Min Ah & Woo Bin!
If she feels happy, we are all happy. All the love of this world for Ha Ji-won,
I have always written here on MDL, she is my first crush in the drama world
and will always remain special. 💖
Every now and then a drama, a movie, and that's fine!
See You soon, Queen (Empress!) 🌺
"You tend to focus on one drama at a time. Nothing distracts you from getting the full experience on your favourites. You're organized, tidy and know what you want. Quality before quantity is what you live by. At least when it comes to dramas. "
It's a perfectly adequate response to my approach to dramas; lately, I've managed to follow three in real time, during their broadcast, but that was by pure chance, as I always tend to focus on one drama at a time, without needing to binge watching or anything like that.
I completely agree with the response!