There's been so many of these tho: queen of tears, my demon, crash landing on you, hotel del luna, its okay not…
That is not considered 'so many' when you compare it to the literal hundreds of rich ML/not-so-rich FL dramas that have dominated the industry for decades. What you just named are the notable exceptions, not the rule.
Actually, the fact that you can list those specific titles so easily is a textbook example of selection bias. Those dramas stand out precisely because they are rare. If this trope were actually common, you’d be lost in a sea of them, just like we are with the 'Rich CEO/Poor Secretary' trope.
Plus, some of those don't even fit the dynamic. In Crash Landing on You, Captain Ri is the son of one of the most powerful political figures in his country, he’s basically royalty. In Touch Your Heart, he’s a prestigious elite attorney. Even if the ML in My Spooky Romance isn't 'poor' per se, it’s the flipped power dynamic that is still a total breath of fresh air compared to the endless 'Cinderella' stories we get.
Bit of a stretch to call it absurd. Thrillers aren’t that one-dimensional, plenty of them include some level of romance, even if it’s minor. Asking about it doesn’t suddenly turn it into a soap opera.
There’s nothing absurd about asking that. Thrillers can and often do include romance, even if it’s not the main focus. It might be a subplot, character motivation, or just a subtle dynamic between leads. Genres aren’t that rigid, so it’s a perfectly reasonable question.
I haven't started this one yet, but just from the trailer, it already feels like a K-truama in the making. My gut feeling usually turns out to be right, though I really hope I'm wrong!
I only watched this for Kim Jin Jae and Joo Young and literally sped through the rest of the others' parts. They were the only couple that felt genuine to me, they clearly weren't there for the clout which I really respect. I’ll also give credit to Lee Sung Hun; he came across as a genuinely chill guy who was clearly there for a real relationship too. I honestly felt bad for him the whole time because of how unlucky he was, and then, for some reason, he ended up with Mina Sue. He was very obviously just a rebound.
Where did you find out that?Pan pan said he is a model, not that different from being an actor.And I 100% believe…
From what I have found, PanPan does have one short vertical drama on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UGUWmNhM7mw?si=liEipei1B9H7I8Op) the same year this variety show came out. Lion might have one too, but I’m not entirely sure, but anyways this was the only thing I could find.
That said, the original commenter is definitely over-exaggerating by calling them “professional actors". Neither PanPan nor Lion would really be considered professional actors; they just post cute, short skits on their Douyin accounts at the most part.
Gosh, can’t the leads just have their happy ending already? You’re telling me after everything they did to get rid of the villain, he’s just set free again? On to season three we go 🤦♂️. They just want to live normal lives, but for some reason trouble keeps chasing them… come on let these guys live in peace!
i'm gonna have to put this one on hold for now, it's just giving me Ktruama vibes, gonna wait to see if its a happy ending or not before carrying on watching this.
Actually, the fact that you can list those specific titles so easily is a textbook example of selection bias. Those dramas stand out precisely because they are rare. If this trope were actually common, you’d be lost in a sea of them, just like we are with the 'Rich CEO/Poor Secretary' trope.
Plus, some of those don't even fit the dynamic. In Crash Landing on You, Captain Ri is the son of one of the most powerful political figures in his country, he’s basically royalty. In Touch Your Heart, he’s a prestigious elite attorney. Even if the ML in My Spooky Romance isn't 'poor' per se, it’s the flipped power dynamic that is still a total breath of fresh air compared to the endless 'Cinderella' stories we get.
That said, the original commenter is definitely over-exaggerating by calling them “professional actors". Neither PanPan nor Lion would really be considered professional actors; they just post cute, short skits on their Douyin accounts at the most part.