This is a tough one. I deeply condemn, and empathize with Korean sentiment regarding the horrific, inexcusable, vile, and downright shocking abuses perpetrated by occupying Japanese forces upon Koreans. I also fully agree that the sentiments being expressed by K-Netz are 100% valid, and come from from a very deep well of national, cultural - and even genetic - outrage. We pass trauma down through our very genes; even animals do - that’s how each generation safeguards the next one. (Hereditary genetics is part of my job).
The outrage is not only real, but visceral; inescapable. I’m from a country with a very similar history - so my heart is right there with Korean viewers. My country's occupiers are still here - and still making us second class citizens, with no real voice, in our own f… ing country. The only reason we’re still a country at all is because of our beloved mountains. The bast..ds didn’t know how to fight in the hills & mountains. They tried to kill our language, but we fought like hell for it. My anger for what happened to us is everlasting - and extends (instinctively) to include such outrage on behalf of all Koreans.
I feel guilty expressing this next thought (which clashes strongly with my feelings), but I think it may be a helpful one. I can’t help but wonder whether it’s this very deeply visceral, powerful 'never forget’ instinct, to forever be on guard against such trauma in the future … that causes us to be quite unforgiving, even against our own people.
I detest those of my own people that suck up to our occupiers, or worse, try to be like them, thinking it raises them above the rest of us. I cannot forgive it, or unsee it.
But is it healthy for our cultures to turn those very instincts inward against our own? Non Koreans are always ragging on K-Netz for being unforgiving, but they don’t realize it could just be part of a national trauma response.
It bothers me a bit how this Japanese kid grew up in a culture which, at one time, shocked (some of) the Nazis with its capacity for raw, inhuman brutality. The Japanese have now become the 'harmonious' Asians, presumably in atonement for their history. Germans also have grappled honestly with their history, and made changes (unlike the United States). This person didn’t do anything cruel himself, and only knew what he was taught. That interview was 20 years ago, when he was quite young.
My other concern is that Netflix - which plays a tremendous and helpful role in making Korean content international - might just get sick of spending huge money on Netflix Originals for Korea, only to lose its investment when Koreans ultimately reject that content for one reason or another. I sincerely hope my thoughts have not offended anyone. I just hope K-Netz are not, ultimately, precisely poised to shoot themselves in the face.
It's not wrong to respect a relative for fighting for your country, that doesn't mean however that they agree with what they did. This isn't controversy but rather a specifically targeted attack.
However with that being said I can understand the dismay korean viewers may have considering the history of that very war but I still find it sad that something as showing respect for veteren's and their bravary can be twisted in condoning their act...soldier's are good at one thing and that is following orders, they aren't the one's we should show hatred towards but rather the leader's that chose to sacrifice the life of their men on the battlefield.
I don't even know Sota and have never seen his works but I feel bad that he has to face such an outlandish backlash.
Ms. Zhu Zhu is so dayam fine at 41. With your acting skills, face and dimples, I look forward to seeing new work for 30 more years. I'm catching up now.
am i missing something here, please help.me understand... Spoler below:
why on the case from around ep 30 i felt the importance around the gentry was a bit too much? like historically speaking makes sense, however, their death sentence has been given too much screen time and it looked like they werent criminals rightfully deserving punishment... instead the music was very sentimental, they were showing flashbacks of moments of those criminals with their family... i donno... i think i have missed something here.. can anyone help me to understand why their punishment has been filmed like i should have felt pity for them? they were criminals, right? ... i am so co fused...
Replying toJulySnow2•Dec 16, 2025•Liked Dec 16, 2025
I love this casting, always a joy to see Oh Yeon-seo in anything! But most of all I love that they cast an age-appropriate ML that can believably play the role of a ceo
Replying toGood Grief•Dec 15, 2025•Liked Dec 15, 2025
Heavy Sigh. Another fictional man to simp over. Who also happens to be tall. And has a nice voice. And smile. Life definitely is unfair, sometimes. Heavier sigh.
Episode 3: A Romantic Fantasy That Mistakes Emotional Dependence for Love
This drama pretends to be a mature second-chance romance, but ultimately reveals itself as an emotional fantasy. The story repeatedly frames the male lead as someone who must wait, suffer, and remain available no matter how many times he is abandoned. Instead of exploring growth or consequences, the narrative romanticizes emotional stagnation and dependency, turning nostalgia into a substitute for real development. What could have been an adult story about letting go becomes a recycled fantasy where love means putting your life on pause. The premise is promising, but the execution is fundamentally flawed.
Amelie is a beautiful and very talented actress. it is nice to watch her. She does remind me of Korean Ha Ji-won. I look forward to some good roles in future.
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I deeply condemn, and empathize with Korean sentiment regarding the horrific, inexcusable, vile, and downright shocking abuses perpetrated by occupying Japanese forces upon Koreans. I also fully agree that the sentiments being expressed by K-Netz are 100% valid, and come from from a very deep well of national, cultural - and even genetic - outrage. We pass trauma down through our very genes; even animals do - that’s how each generation safeguards the next one. (Hereditary genetics is part of my job).
The outrage is not only real, but visceral; inescapable. I’m from a country with a very similar history - so my heart is right there with Korean viewers. My country's occupiers are still here - and still making us second class citizens, with no real voice, in our own f… ing country. The only reason we’re still a country at all is because of our beloved mountains. The bast..ds didn’t know how to fight in the hills & mountains. They tried to kill our language, but we fought like hell for it. My anger for what happened to us is everlasting - and extends (instinctively) to include such outrage on behalf of all Koreans.
I feel guilty expressing this next thought (which clashes strongly with my feelings), but I think it may be a helpful one. I can’t help but wonder whether it’s this very deeply visceral, powerful 'never forget’ instinct, to forever be on guard against such trauma in the future … that causes us to be quite unforgiving, even against our own people.
I detest those of my own people that suck up to our occupiers, or worse, try to be like them, thinking it raises them above the rest of us.
I cannot forgive it, or unsee it.
But is it healthy for our cultures to turn those very instincts inward against our own? Non Koreans are always ragging on K-Netz for being unforgiving, but they don’t realize it could just be part of a national trauma response.
It bothers me a bit how this Japanese kid grew up in a culture which, at one time, shocked (some of) the Nazis with its capacity for raw, inhuman brutality. The Japanese have now become the 'harmonious' Asians, presumably in atonement for their history. Germans also have grappled honestly with their history, and made changes (unlike the United States). This person didn’t do anything cruel himself, and only knew what he was taught. That interview was 20 years ago, when he was quite young.
My other concern is that Netflix - which plays a tremendous and helpful role in making Korean content international - might just get sick of spending huge money on Netflix Originals for Korea, only to lose its investment when Koreans ultimately reject that content for one reason or another. I sincerely hope my thoughts have not offended anyone.
I just hope K-Netz are not, ultimately, precisely poised to shoot themselves in the face.
It's not wrong to respect a relative for fighting for your country, that doesn't mean however that they agree with what they did. This isn't controversy but rather a specifically targeted attack.
However with that being said I can understand the dismay korean viewers may have considering the history of that very war but I still find it sad that something as showing respect for veteren's and their bravary can be twisted in condoning their act...soldier's are good at one thing and that is following orders, they aren't the one's we should show hatred towards but rather the leader's that chose to sacrifice the life of their men on the battlefield.
I don't even know Sota and have never seen his works but I feel bad that he has to face such an outlandish backlash.
Sometimes people just seek a Comfort drama.
This drama pretends to be a mature second-chance romance, but ultimately reveals itself as an emotional fantasy. The story repeatedly frames the male lead as someone who must wait, suffer, and remain available no matter how many times he is abandoned. Instead of exploring growth or consequences, the narrative romanticizes emotional stagnation and dependency, turning nostalgia into a substitute for real development. What could have been an adult story about letting go becomes a recycled fantasy where love means putting your life on pause. The premise is promising, but the execution is fundamentally flawed.