Yes I agree with you. Epi 14 was a shocker and finally explained why Gang Hwa had such a hard time all this while.…
I wrote in one of the message boards above that this drama was more interesting because Oh Min Jung is so nice and a good mom. Of all the tortured circumstances, I think Jo Gang Hwa would have to rank above them all. He carries guilt because of the circumstances for his wife's death, he feels guilt for moving on to another marriage... this list could go on for a while. I think the lack of "oh, that's the bad guy and he / she will get theirs in the end" is refreshing because I'm left with the realistic and honest choices of guessing how this will end.
I started watching this and was disappointed at the pacing in this drama at first. I didn't understand, until now (episode 14), why the interactions between Cha Yu Ri and Jo Gang Hwa were limited and distant. This episode definitely clarified it and now I understand the full extent of how the husband had to cope when missing someone so much that it was hard to breath. The acting by the entire cast is superb but I'm blown away by Lee Kyu Hyung's scenes. I will be hunting down his other dramas to watch.
For me, the first couple of episodes were hard to stay engaged in but by episode 6, I'm interested in where the…
Good deal. I fast forward any scenes but the ones with Jung Hae in and Chae Soo Bin at present because the backstories on other characters don't interest me. Keep me posted what you think of it.
I love Jung Hae In! Is this good? Planning to watch! ❤️
For me, the first couple of episodes were hard to stay engaged in but by episode 6, I'm interested in where the story might go. That being said, the acting chemistry between Jung Hae In and Chae Soo Bin is very good, the cinematography is gorgeous and the music is beautifully haunting (I'm on the warpath to find soundtrack). I'll be interested to know what you think of it.
I actually wasn't going to watch this show but saw a short clip on YouTube and thought, "ah, what the heck". Oh. My. Gosh. The story line is fantastic along with the acting and everything else. Please, don't skip this one. It's well worth the time!
I loved every drama you mentioned! Here's a few that I could watch over and over again: Hotel del Luna (make sure you watch the very end scene), Arsenal Military Academy, Itaewon Class, Joy of Life, My Girlfriend is an Alien. Most of these have humor and a good story line.
There is a growing trend among Korean dramas to slowly unfold the story and combine it with stoic character interactions and this one is no exception. Other examples of this are "Because This is My First Life (2017)", and the current dramas "When the Weather is Fine" and "Find Me in Your Memory". My biggest draw for this particular drama is Chae Soo Bin's ability to breath life into her character portrayal. She can literally light up a screen.
Unfortunately for me, I can only handle one tortured character at a time. The quartet of players that have and continue to experience longing/sadness/pain tips my scales towards yelling "writers.....ENOUGH" at the screen. The pragmatist in me cannot figure out why, years ago, situations could have ended with resolution and then watch how their lives progress afterwards. It doesn't mean we don't see sadness or longing but use the past as a subtle influence, not the ball and chain reality they seem to carry with resolve.
Will I continue to watch it? Yes. I'd watch Jung Hae In and Chae Soo Bin hand each other cereal boxes for an hour. I just hope someone will stop looking at the ceiling and maybe speak inner thoughts to each other in the form of dialogue. To me, that's when the true magic happens in K-Dramas.
seriously, and then I go look at their drama list and lol. not sure who hurt them in life.
I think it comes from the veering away from a story viewers want to see. I have recently understood a drama is someone else's story to tell and personally, I've loved this one. I dislike one dimensional characters (there's exceptions) that are either all good or all evil and the whole drama is driven by plot. To me, Itaewon Class was made that much more interesting because of it's ability to show a full rounded personality in the main characters.
Oh I have been avoiding Miss Hammurabi because of Go Ah Ra for forever now. Despite of the fact that its premise…
I found myself actually laughing out loud on parts of Miss Hammurabi, so definitely give it a shot. I think this actress has problems with romantic portrayals but this drama is more a study towards women's rights and the helpless. Very well written.
Go Ah Ra in "Black" had zero chemistry with Song Seung Heon and that is what I see in her works. I thought she did a really good job in the drama "Miss Hammurabi" but once again, lacked chemistry with the male lead. Her portrayal of a no-nonsense judge in was well worth watching.
My interest in Chinese dramas has lead me to a few frustrating moments as far as female characters. As brilliant as Zanilia Zhao was in "The Story of Ming Lan" and "Princess Agents", there is Tong Li Ya in "Perfect Partner" and Janice Man in "Destiny's Love", with the female leads either perfecting a simpering facial expression or the proverbial "oh my gosh" mouth open surprise. I'd prefer bamboo torture as to watching either of the female actresses again (and probably this was the director and writers fault).
Unfortunately for me, I can only handle one tortured character at a time. The quartet of players that have and continue to experience longing/sadness/pain tips my scales towards yelling "writers.....ENOUGH" at the screen. The pragmatist in me cannot figure out why, years ago, situations could have ended with resolution and then watch how their lives progress afterwards. It doesn't mean we don't see sadness or longing but use the past as a subtle influence, not the ball and chain reality they seem to carry with resolve.
Will I continue to watch it? Yes. I'd watch Jung Hae In and Chae Soo Bin hand each other cereal boxes for an hour. I just hope someone will stop looking at the ceiling and maybe speak inner thoughts to each other in the form of dialogue. To me, that's when the true magic happens in K-Dramas.
Go Ah Ra in "Black" had zero chemistry with Song Seung Heon and that is what I see in her works. I thought she did a really good job in the drama "Miss Hammurabi" but once again, lacked chemistry with the male lead. Her portrayal of a no-nonsense judge in was well worth watching.
My interest in Chinese dramas has lead me to a few frustrating moments as far as female characters. As brilliant as Zanilia Zhao was in "The Story of Ming Lan" and "Princess Agents", there is Tong Li Ya in "Perfect Partner" and Janice Man in "Destiny's Love", with the female leads either perfecting a simpering facial expression or the proverbial "oh my gosh" mouth open surprise. I'd prefer bamboo torture as to watching either of the female actresses again (and probably this was the director and writers fault).