I couldn't have said it better! I'm getting to the same point. It's almost like the K-writers are copying some…
My family is in the LA area, I have been to Hollywood many times. I grew up watching old classic Hollywood movies on TMC and AMC, BBC production, and international films. I have struggled to watch American content for a long time. I stumbled upon a few Korean and Japanese rom-com movies about 5 years ago, the next thing I knew I was sucked into Asian dramas. It propelled me to fall in love with Korean history, culture and move to Seoul. It's funny, Koreans always ask me about the American programs I like. I have no reference point anymore. They themselves rarely watch their own dramas. And then you hear the "crickets...."
I will check out You Are My Spring. I like healing dramas, I have an empathetic nature so sometimes sad movies or dramas can be hard for me to watch, which is why I was wondering how dark it was.
I couldn't have said it better! I'm getting to the same point. It's almost like the K-writers are copying some…
I've been watching C-dramas, to my own surprise since they are loaded with cliche plot lines and plenty of tropes, plus the plethora of unreasonable government regulations. Still, I have found a few I really enjoyed recently this past year. From time to time I'll pick up a j-drama, the only thing I dislike is 1 episode per week. I need to wait to start them until they are nearly finished, which is the same problem I have when it comes to Taiwanese dramas. I was thinking about picking up You Are My Spring this week. Only, I was wondering with it being labeled a "thriller" how dark it will actually get by the end. PLUS... I know the FL is a legend, but there is something about her I find difficult to watch. It's as if I always see the same character in every part she plays. SO....I hesitate starting it... Regardless, if the script is really good, I am willing to give it a try. It seems so based on the comments on MDL.
I couldn't have said it better! I'm getting to the same point. It's almost like the K-writers are copying some…
LOL, I doubt I would be talented in writing scripts, but I think it would be fun to help with the creative problem solving as an editor "of some sort" before a story is produced. The thing is in the American dramas being open-ended most of the time is due to the hope for a sequel, this is very rare in Asian dramas. Netflix has started including a 2nd season for some stories, but this isn't a Netflix drama, so I doubt s sequel is even on the table.
I agree, The writing is sloppy, PLUS the director's agreement with the pathway the story took, in the end, is simply strange. Sad to see such gifted and respected actors go down with the ship. I hope it will wake up the tv/film industry to rethink the direction they have taken this past few years. Honestly, Many Korean are bored of the direction dramas have taken. More than 1 million out of something close to 8.5 million subscribers dropped the service in the first half of 2021. That's a massive amount of people. If they lose viewers, they lose money. I don't think it can continue like this for long.
A conclusion like this just leaves a bad aftertaste on all the previous episodes. What was the writer thinking???? I loved it until the last few episodes. The writer could have spent less time on the jealous rivalry in the middle and focused more on the missing father. The father's story would have had some substance to their overly long breakup. I don't get why she was mad that he let go of her hand, but then she did the same in a flash shortly after. This isn't LOVE. it's self-pity and pride which only produces needless wounds on the person you so call love. So Selfish.
The writer should have dealt with the core issues in the middle and tied up a healthy and happy ending earlier on. 3 years passing with an open ending is just insane after a roller coaster we experienced in the first 15 episodes. The only semi-reasonable excuse would be they suddenly discovered they need extra content and then used this mess to fill up time. It's frustrating nonsensical IMO.
I've been disappointed in nearly every single Kdramas released in 2021, to the point I canceled 2 of my subscription services last month. The few Kdramas I have started, I find I have to force myself to finish. Sigh. Sadness. I really hope we see better dramas ahead.
It's a simple story with a simple message. It doesn't need tons of expensive CGI. I am sure they are paying all…
The deposit is usually invested in the bank by the landlord so they are getting interest on the money. I head from expats that there are cases where the landlord has lost the money and couldn't return it. I guess you can get insurance to protect you if such an event occurs.
It's a simple story with a simple message. It doesn't need tons of expensive CGI. I am sure they are paying all…
I know this is a bit long but I hope it helps. THE BIGGEST THING... The higher the deposit/key money fee, you pay, the lower your rent. It always depends on the landlord's preferences. $5,000-10,000's US (and up) you'll pay a MUCH lower rate than someone who only pays less. If the deposit is in the $100,000's to millions (USD), you will basically have minimal to no monthly rent. I always have 1-3 roommates in Seoul to keep my rent down. I have lived in a high-rise and in small apartment buildings in both average and HIGH-end rent districts. All were close to the subway, shops and in very safe and clean areas. I have a private furnished room with use of the living room, kitchen and laundry. I often have my own bathroom, occasionally I share.
(In Korea WON my rent has ranged between 600,000-1.1Million per month. I have never paid more than 2 months' deposit. 600,000 to 1.5 million. I am a short-term renter so my rent is high, my deposit is low.
I'll share some examples with you from my past monthly rental fees with utilities around Seoul. The amounts in US dollars since using won means adding lots of 0000000's. The dollar maybe easier to understand.
Ttukseom Park - $710 (13th floor, 10-year-old building with Han River view) Gangnam (Yeoksum) $950 (3 story building -small $$$ rent district) Jongno 5/ Dongdaemun $550 (1 bedroom-suite in a NEW building-historic area) Mapo-gu $500 - 4th-floor apartment with porch in a 10 building complex 15 min walk from Seoul Station Jamsil $730 - 1st floor -close to Han River and Lotte World Tower
If I had been willing to pay $5000-10,000 US for a deposit and sign a 1-2 year lease. I could have easily reduced my rent by 1-2 hundred dollars per month. I could also live without a roommate.
ANYWAY... To answer your question is a bit difficult if you factor in how much without knowing the location. I would assume the FL would normally need to pay equal to years or two worth of rent "at least" as a deposit. Her place would cost $800-2500 in rent, plus $200 for utilities and security. HOWEVER >....If she is paying only paying $400-500 a month for rent, her deposit would be $$$$.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined... Is this really a JTBC drama? And a drama made in 2021?…
It's a simple story with a simple message. It doesn't need tons of expensive CGI. I am sure they are paying all the homeowners a good deal to access their house for filming. As someone who lives in Seoul. I find this drama on point and relatable. Even though it's rom-com, it accurately shows the effects of the housing crisis average Korean's are presently facing, as well as how they struggle with little hope to overcome it.
I stumbled upon a few Korean and Japanese rom-com movies about 5 years ago, the next thing I knew I was sucked into Asian dramas. It propelled me to fall in love with Korean history, culture and move to Seoul.
It's funny, Koreans always ask me about the American programs I like. I have no reference point anymore. They themselves rarely watch their own dramas. And then you hear the "crickets...."
I will check out You Are My Spring. I like healing dramas, I have an empathetic nature so sometimes sad movies or dramas can be hard for me to watch, which is why I was wondering how dark it was.
From time to time I'll pick up a j-drama, the only thing I dislike is 1 episode per week. I need to wait to start them until they are nearly finished, which is the same problem I have when it comes to Taiwanese dramas.
I was thinking about picking up You Are My Spring this week.
Only, I was wondering with it being labeled a "thriller" how dark it will actually get by the end.
PLUS... I know the FL is a legend, but there is something about her I find difficult to watch. It's as if I always see the same character in every part she plays. SO....I hesitate starting it...
Regardless, if the script is really good, I am willing to give it a try. It seems so based on the comments on MDL.
The thing is in the American dramas being open-ended most of the time is due to the hope for a sequel, this is very rare in Asian dramas. Netflix has started including a 2nd season for some stories, but this isn't a Netflix drama, so I doubt s sequel is even on the table.
I agree, The writing is sloppy, PLUS the director's agreement with the pathway the story took, in the end, is simply strange. Sad to see such gifted and respected actors go down with the ship.
I hope it will wake up the tv/film industry to rethink the direction they have taken this past few years.
Honestly, Many Korean are bored of the direction dramas have taken.
More than 1 million out of something close to 8.5 million subscribers dropped the service in the first half of 2021. That's a massive amount of people.
If they lose viewers, they lose money. I don't think it can continue like this for long.
I don't get why she was mad that he let go of her hand, but then she did the same in a flash shortly after. This isn't LOVE. it's self-pity and pride which only produces needless wounds on the person you so call love. So Selfish.
The writer should have dealt with the core issues in the middle and tied up a healthy and happy ending earlier on. 3 years passing with an open ending is just insane after a roller coaster we experienced in the first 15 episodes.
The only semi-reasonable excuse would be they suddenly discovered they need extra content and then used this mess to fill up time. It's frustrating nonsensical IMO.
I've been disappointed in nearly every single Kdramas released in 2021, to the point I canceled 2 of my subscription services last month. The few Kdramas I have started, I find I have to force myself to finish. Sigh. Sadness. I really hope we see better dramas ahead.
35 episodes where both talented people and my time have been wasted. I want a refund MGTV.
THE BIGGEST THING... The higher the deposit/key money fee, you pay, the lower your rent. It always depends on the landlord's preferences.
$5,000-10,000's US (and up) you'll pay a MUCH lower rate than someone who only pays less.
If the deposit is in the $100,000's to millions (USD), you will basically have minimal to no monthly rent.
I always have 1-3 roommates in Seoul to keep my rent down.
I have lived in a high-rise and in small apartment buildings in both average and HIGH-end rent districts. All were close to the subway, shops and in very safe and clean areas.
I have a private furnished room with use of the living room, kitchen and laundry.
I often have my own bathroom, occasionally I share.
(In Korea WON my rent has ranged between 600,000-1.1Million per month.
I have never paid more than 2 months' deposit. 600,000 to 1.5 million.
I am a short-term renter so my rent is high, my deposit is low.
I'll share some examples with you from my past monthly rental fees with utilities around Seoul. The amounts in US dollars since using won means adding lots of 0000000's. The dollar maybe easier to understand.
Ttukseom Park - $710 (13th floor, 10-year-old building with Han River view)
Gangnam (Yeoksum) $950 (3 story building -small $$$ rent district)
Jongno 5/ Dongdaemun $550 (1 bedroom-suite in a NEW building-historic area)
Mapo-gu $500 - 4th-floor apartment with porch in a 10 building complex 15 min walk from Seoul Station
Jamsil $730 - 1st floor -close to Han River and Lotte World Tower
If I had been willing to pay $5000-10,000 US for a deposit and sign a 1-2 year lease. I could have easily reduced my rent by 1-2 hundred dollars per month. I could also live without a roommate.
ANYWAY...
To answer your question is a bit difficult if you factor in how much without knowing the location. I would assume the FL would normally need to pay equal to years or two worth of rent "at least" as a deposit. Her place would cost $800-2500 in rent, plus $200 for utilities and security. HOWEVER >....If she is paying only paying $400-500 a month for rent, her deposit would be $$$$.
It doesn't need tons of expensive CGI. I am sure they are paying all the homeowners a good deal to access their house for filming.
As someone who lives in Seoul. I find this drama on point and relatable.
Even though it's rom-com, it accurately shows the effects of the housing crisis average Korean's are presently facing, as well as how they struggle with little hope to overcome it.