Oh for fuck's sake. Watched what I thought was a stellar episode only to come and read some of these comments. How do y'all manage to find one thing to nitpick while ignoring all the other great things that happened in the show/episode?
There were some comments a couple of episodes ago about how this drama is more about the kids coming to the future to find themselves. Whatever "mission" they set for themselves in the past is just their way of trying to fix what's wrong with their lives in the present. It is not about their parents, it's about them. Let's not forget that they're 18.
Eun Gyeol is fixated on saving his dad because, if you've been paying attention, that's where everything began to go wrong in his dad's life. We're not ignoring the fact that they were poor for the better part of his childhood, right? And all of that suffering was compounded by, well, ableism. Then their first child is born deaf as well. Imagine finally having a hearing child and that child becomes a ray of hope for the family. He was translating at home, at the restaurant, at his brother's judo classes. In addition to the pressure of being the perfect studious son. As much as they loved him, his parents made him into a person whose sole purpose was to serve/save his family. And the one time he tries to do something for himself, his brother and father almost die. Imagine the guilt? (I kinda think first daughters in families where both parents worked who had the responsibility of parenting their younger siblings will completely understand Eun Gyeol.)
As for Se Kyeong, her wanting to die by suicide because of all the emotional abuse she's endured over the years, tells you all you need to know about her. The happy-go-lucky Se Kyeong in 1995 is living without the abuse/pressure for the first time in her life. The character is true to the situation. She hasn't taken anything very seriously (even her mission) since she came to the past.
More Yoon Cheong Ah would have been nice and I hope that'll happen in the last few episodes. She's such a great character. I can understand why she has fewer scenes though. The character's lines take longer to deliver (her sign language isn't very good yet) and outside of falling in love with Yi Chan, she does not move the plot forward much. Fingers crossed the writers show the parents falling in love so we get to see more of her.
One thing that's certain, love or hate the way the show is going, the actors are 10/10. Choi Hyun Wook also played a goofy character in 25-21 yet there's quite a distinction between Yi Chan and Ji Woong.
Ep 11 delivered so much but I kind of think the accident that takes the dad's hearing hasn't happened yet.
A glance A touch A dance To look in somebody's eyes To light up the skies
I'm not mad that the leads aren't getting plenty of screen time together because when they do, it's electric. They light up around each other.
Had to remind myself I don't believe in putting hands on children. That bratty kid. It's not her fault though. She has terrible parents. This drama has so many terrible parents I don't even know where to start.
The end of ep 2 had me tearing up. The music is so good. Actually felt like it was live singing. The bromance and sismance are going to be off the charts in this one.
Wanted to slap the skin off that crab ajusshi. A fucking op. And his son turned out just like him.
TIP: The best way to enjoy this drama is to not get stuck in the "who is Kiho?" quandary.
Yeah, I can see the appeal of a 'person out of time' storyline but 15 years is too short a time, particularly…
15 years is a long time if you're not there to see the changes happen year after year. The small things add up and what might seem inconsequential is a big deal for someone who missed the changing times. Look up the experiences of people who went to jail for 10+ years. They weren't completely cut off but adjusting still took some time.
I have a lot of faith in the writer's ability to handle the story without it being ridiculous/corny.
Sorry your father couldn't protect you, man. But that's on your dad and not on Tae-ho. People stay taking out their trauma on the wrong person. And how the fuck does taking away something that helps your cousin grieve soothe you if you're not just a mean bastard and it's the deprivation you caused him that you lowkey enjoy?
Someone mentioned last week that Tae-min was trauma-dumping and they're absolutely correct. Notice how he doesn't care about the other person? Tae-ho looks beat up as hell but he's blind to it. Plus he is so spineless he gives me the ick. He will fall into being a villain because he's so easily influenced. The worst kind of villain in my books.
Someone needs to throw the landlady grandma off the rooftop. She's become annoying.
Nam-soon has the cutest smile/laugh. She's naive and childish but is kind and will protect herself and others without a moment's hesitation. Love her sm. Gan-I-sik (lol) is perfect for her in every way. I do wish her mum had taken more time to let her know how different (and evil) this world she's now in is.
Congratulations to everyone who prefers Strong Girl Bong-Soon and has to announce it every week.
Quite the "safe" landing with ep 12. They could have pushed the envelope more but went with happy ever afters. Boo.
I'm glad Nick made the best decision for himself. I saw a bit about slut-shaming but the problem with Ton isn't that he's promiscuous. It's the fact that he'd fuck anything without care for who gets hurt in the process. It's not even a case of ethical non-monogamy. Ton will be in an open polyamory and still find a way to disrespect boundaries. He is better off single.
I'm ambivalent about SandRay. That thing Ray pulled off was just unnecessary. What did it achieve in the end that a direct conversation with Sand wouldn't have? It's great for drama though and the show's thing is messy.
Big up to (almost all) the actors. They showed up to work! Now I'm a little excited about future gmmtv productions. Hopefully, they add better writers/directors to their team.
Hmm. I just assumed the mellowness/tears was a result of the sleeping pills.
The context helps but still points back to the scriptwriter muddling that part of the story. Novel and film are two different animals and it kind of defeats the purpose if one needs to have read the novel to get the subtleties of the film.
I'll hold on to my expectations for a few more eps because I started out liking Ai Long Nhai before it went to hell, carried by terrible subs. Cute first ep though.
I've been wondering why I'm not shocked by the fat-shaming in this drama (or other Korean dramas tbh). Maybe it's because while openly/publicly shaming a fat person in the West is kind of frowned upon, fatness is still very stigmatised. You might not see it in much in media but it's going down in homes and personal spaces. Fat people are harassed and ridiculed by family members and peers.
While I understand how jarring it might be for a lot of people to see this portrayed, this shit goes down everywhere in the world so I can't really clutch my pearls at the depiction. What I really hope is that over time, the standards of beauty in Korea expand to include fat people and that will reflect in their media as well. Otherwise, we'll end with a situation where things like this are censored in media but much doesn't change in everyday life.
(Meanwhile, the numbers for eating disorders are increasing every year worldwide.)
Ps: In case it's not clear, I'm completely against anyone, real or fictional who treats others the way this family treats their son. It's despicable.
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There were some comments a couple of episodes ago about how this drama is more about the kids coming to the future to find themselves. Whatever "mission" they set for themselves in the past is just their way of trying to fix what's wrong with their lives in the present. It is not about their parents, it's about them. Let's not forget that they're 18.
Eun Gyeol is fixated on saving his dad because, if you've been paying attention, that's where everything began to go wrong in his dad's life. We're not ignoring the fact that they were poor for the better part of his childhood, right? And all of that suffering was compounded by, well, ableism. Then their first child is born deaf as well. Imagine finally having a hearing child and that child becomes a ray of hope for the family. He was translating at home, at the restaurant, at his brother's judo classes. In addition to the pressure of being the perfect studious son. As much as they loved him, his parents made him into a person whose sole purpose was to serve/save his family. And the one time he tries to do something for himself, his brother and father almost die. Imagine the guilt? (I kinda think first daughters in families where both parents worked who had the responsibility of parenting their younger siblings will completely understand Eun Gyeol.)
As for Se Kyeong, her wanting to die by suicide because of all the emotional abuse she's endured over the years, tells you all you need to know about her. The happy-go-lucky Se Kyeong in 1995 is living without the abuse/pressure for the first time in her life. The character is true to the situation. She hasn't taken anything very seriously (even her mission) since she came to the past.
More Yoon Cheong Ah would have been nice and I hope that'll happen in the last few episodes. She's such a great character. I can understand why she has fewer scenes though. The character's lines take longer to deliver (her sign language isn't very good yet) and outside of falling in love with Yi Chan, she does not move the plot forward much. Fingers crossed the writers show the parents falling in love so we get to see more of her.
One thing that's certain, love or hate the way the show is going, the actors are 10/10. Choi Hyun Wook also played a goofy character in 25-21 yet there's quite a distinction between Yi Chan and Ji Woong.
Ep 11 delivered so much but I kind of think the accident that takes the dad's hearing hasn't happened yet.
A touch
A dance
To look in somebody's eyes
To light up the skies
I'm not mad that the leads aren't getting plenty of screen time together because when they do, it's electric. They light up around each other.
Had to remind myself I don't believe in putting hands on children. That bratty kid. It's not her fault though. She has terrible parents. This drama has so many terrible parents I don't even know where to start.
Wanted to slap the skin off that crab ajusshi. A fucking op. And his son turned out just like him.
TIP: The best way to enjoy this drama is to not get stuck in the "who is Kiho?" quandary.
I have a lot of faith in the writer's ability to handle the story without it being ridiculous/corny.
Someone mentioned last week that Tae-min was trauma-dumping and they're absolutely correct. Notice how he doesn't care about the other person? Tae-ho looks beat up as hell but he's blind to it. Plus he is so spineless he gives me the ick. He will fall into being a villain because he's so easily influenced. The worst kind of villain in my books.
Someone needs to throw the landlady grandma off the rooftop. She's become annoying.
Nam-soon has the cutest smile/laugh. She's naive and childish but is kind and will protect herself and others without a moment's hesitation. Love her sm. Gan-I-sik (lol) is perfect for her in every way. I do wish her mum had taken more time to let her know how different (and evil) this world she's now in is.
Congratulations to everyone who prefers Strong Girl Bong-Soon and has to announce it every week.
I'm glad Nick made the best decision for himself. I saw a bit about slut-shaming but the problem with Ton isn't that he's promiscuous. It's the fact that he'd fuck anything without care for who gets hurt in the process. It's not even a case of ethical non-monogamy. Ton will be in an open polyamory and still find a way to disrespect boundaries. He is better off single.
I'm ambivalent about SandRay. That thing Ray pulled off was just unnecessary. What did it achieve in the end that a direct conversation with Sand wouldn't have? It's great for drama though and the show's thing is messy.
Big up to (almost all) the actors. They showed up to work! Now I'm a little excited about future gmmtv productions. Hopefully, they add better writers/directors to their team.
While I understand how jarring it might be for a lot of people to see this portrayed, this shit goes down everywhere in the world so I can't really clutch my pearls at the depiction. What I really hope is that over time, the standards of beauty in Korea expand to include fat people and that will reflect in their media as well. Otherwise, we'll end with a situation where things like this are censored in media but much doesn't change in everyday life.
(Meanwhile, the numbers for eating disorders are increasing every year worldwide.)
Ps: In case it's not clear, I'm completely against anyone, real or fictional who treats others the way this family treats their son. It's despicable.
Seol In Ah is doing such a fantastic job as two characters. Crazy how no one has mentioned how different she is. New SK is way too carefree.