I can't like I really love the SML... but a really good point was made by NopeNope below, they shouldn't have done that. Nobody should question why people are getting second-lead syndrome when they are making him look so likeable and the ML is just sulking in the back. Don't get me wrong, I love the ML, he's great, but for the last two episodes, Pei Zhen has been MY MANNNNN!!! I need to see the actor in another drama with a similar vibe, even the relationship with FL is so perfect, I swear a drama exists out there with that relationship.... now to find it :(((((
I’ve seen some comments bashing Second Lead Syndrome enjoyers, and normally I’d also join in on the fun, but…
This is so real.... they are forcing second-lead syndrome, and it's got me down bad lol. I would love to see a romance with a similar direction between the FL and SML. If you ignore how scummy, shady, and superficial he really is, I love his character. How he seemed to naturally fall for her from the start, how he is actually good at his work, understands and respects the field's values, the look he gives her, ughhhhh. I also like that she gave him a second chance, to start afresh. If only he was the ML.... This is a whole nother romance of its own. They shouldn't have done all that as the SML.
I liked the show a lot. I really appreciated how for a law-show, it wasn't too heavy. The content was easy to follow, and when there were exciting twists, you could understand, making them more fun. I sometimes struggle with business or law shows when it gets to detailed where I can't really get anything other than the parts where it's preachy about ideals.
I liked the different subplots they had, each were heart-breaking, and each tested the laws in different ways. Really liked it. As cringey as the kpop bit was at times, it was a cool moment changing the constitution, reminds me of goo hara case....
Despite people not liking the cast, I liked them, most times.... I liked how they each had their moments so they were still important to the plot. It was annoying how idealistic they were, being a pro-bono lawyer in such a big firm is such a privilege, and they don't realize it. I completely understood Jun U's character, wish he didn't get pressed by his team so often. I appreciated though, that when they were preachy, ML came in and said exactly what should have been said. And it did allow the other characters to think, especially FL, at times.
One character that upset me was Nan Hui's. She was made to be annoying, which I don't respect. There was great potential, a human-rights activist, who doesn't discriminate. Perfect for a pro-bono lawyer, but she was just angry the entire time? It feels like she is supposed to be the stereotypical blue-haired white lesbian girl with bipolar disorder, depression, etc. who is extremely woke, but this is Korea, so they couldn't go there. So much potential man.... and her best part was being a KPOP FAN?!? You're kidding me... At least there was character development, trust!
People seem annoyed with them not trusting the ML, but I didn't mind it, cause you could clearly see the trust building in them throughout. What I didn't get is why in the beginning though... cause they didn't even know the guy, and he still proved himself every case? Eh.... all's well that ends well!
I still think you should watch this. I'm glad I did! I've been in a romance rut, where I quite literally CANNOT FINISH A SINGLE ROMACNE SHOW I WATCH DESPITE LOVING THEM....but no issue with this one. I feel like a season 2 would be wonderful for this show, but even without it wraps up well.
i feel the same re. the pro bono team. They doubted him everytime there's a slight deviation from David, they…
I agree with this point, but I believe the ML argued their idealist mindsets many times and at least it had the FL thinking. The one that pissed me off the point was it's okay to lose.... like I get in the sense that you make way for future people to have a better starting point when arguing their cases, but for the people are currently fighting, you give them hope just to say it's for the plot of the world :DDD
So with the kid in a wheelchair's case...did they completely forget that the hospital is forcing unwanted pregnancies…
Exactly! This stood out to me. It was completely swept under the rug. Sure, it is a cruel thing to argue that it would've been better off to abort this talented child, but you could still argue abortion separately from this point. The guy adopting her and her son was such a weird ending to me, it's like the show wanted to push out the box, but they got stuck at the line.
If this ML truly only believes in numbers, hopefully he is aware of the suspicious flows of money, cause if not, they just saying he smart. Just need to remind myself of this once it starts!
I totally get your point :) But this is not a reunited lovers drama where leads broke up & get reunited later…
Oh I lowkey like the reunited lovers thing but just not a big fan anymore of watching the youth arc, especially when they're in high school. Not in a creepy way lol just the characters are usually very childish (probably cause they are in children lol) and I can't wait to see maturity in characters.
Haven't started yet but in shows where they have two times, like when they are young and when they are older, I usually wish they move past the young arc fast. So my question is are they still in that period right now? If not, what episode do they go to when they've grown up?
Can someone explain to me what they did in episode 4 with the 10% missing amount. Explain it simply and completely, I want to understand the logistics behind the deal with Italy, and then the secret deal with Pyo and everything in between. Also... by selling Pyo the remaining 10%, they make a lot, but not the cost of the full 100% right? So did they just accept that loss? Or is the 33m they are asking for covering everything?
Okay okay... crazy it took me this long to watch it. I completely forgot what held me back but this show is so amazing. I love it and all the characters... ONE THING THOUGH.... okay let's say Eu Gyeol was like fk it, I'll kiss this old lady, I'll disappear from this world and it'll be like it never happened. BUTTTTT how is Se gyeong liking him. Does she not want Eun Gyeol (or I Chan) TO FALL IN LOVE WITH HER MOM?!!? AIN'T THAT WEIRD GIRL.... I guess she won't be alive to see her mom married to her old crush, probably what's she's thinking, but I just can't get that thought outta my head. Also, let's say she finds out which of the two was her mom first love, how is she gonna set him up with her? She's in the US, AND SHE HATES THEM! Also... her mom never returned to Korea, so the band that was supposedly made for her, and the lead who serenaded her on the spring festival, how did that happen if she wasn't there.... omg questions just pouring out now.
Sad it was one episode but it was great! Discoveries were made, misunderstandings resolved, romance blooming again, what more could you ask for (other than another episode that is haha). Loved every moment, the leads are so great together!
Imagine JBZ and MY are in love. JBZ is poisoned and constantly lying to MY to get the golden millet dream from…
I get your point, double standards do exist... and there might be people who would be upset if the ML was on the opposite side. However... people understand his actions, his motivations. They will also understand FL for being upset for being betrayed. Just like how there are women-haters in this chat, you came across man-haters on twitter. Normal people understand both sides. It's a heartbreaking situation.
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I liked the different subplots they had, each were heart-breaking, and each tested the laws in different ways. Really liked it. As cringey as the kpop bit was at times, it was a cool moment changing the constitution, reminds me of goo hara case....
Despite people not liking the cast, I liked them, most times.... I liked how they each had their moments so they were still important to the plot. It was annoying how idealistic they were, being a pro-bono lawyer in such a big firm is such a privilege, and they don't realize it. I completely understood Jun U's character, wish he didn't get pressed by his team so often. I appreciated though, that when they were preachy, ML came in and said exactly what should have been said. And it did allow the other characters to think, especially FL, at times.
One character that upset me was Nan Hui's. She was made to be annoying, which I don't respect. There was great potential, a human-rights activist, who doesn't discriminate. Perfect for a pro-bono lawyer, but she was just angry the entire time? It feels like she is supposed to be the stereotypical blue-haired white lesbian girl with bipolar disorder, depression, etc. who is extremely woke, but this is Korea, so they couldn't go there. So much potential man.... and her best part was being a KPOP FAN?!? You're kidding me... At least there was character development, trust!
People seem annoyed with them not trusting the ML, but I didn't mind it, cause you could clearly see the trust building in them throughout. What I didn't get is why in the beginning though... cause they didn't even know the guy, and he still proved himself every case? Eh.... all's well that ends well!
I still think you should watch this. I'm glad I did! I've been in a romance rut, where I quite literally CANNOT FINISH A SINGLE ROMACNE SHOW I WATCH DESPITE LOVING THEM....but no issue with this one. I feel like a season 2 would be wonderful for this show, but even without it wraps up well.