Now I realize another factor from what I already said last night. The title imply about human translation & interpretation: from missunderstanding become understanding & empathy; from hate become love; from stranger become lover. But the script itself didnt really do that. The main couple barely having deep & meaningful conversation. Dorami only tell FL secret, & ML do sacrifice. Until last eps, FL didnt know that SFL is her manager's fiancee. Etc. In example, the growth of FL rely on scenes when "she closed her eyes", suddenly everything come to resolution. The problems-resolution & characters development on CTLBT rely on editing LOL
I can compare this drama with Run On (a drama who also potray translator life) who really do great job about human communication: light, funny, but also deep & meaningful. Audience can see the growth of the character.
As someone who watched Hong sisters' drama since Sassy Girl Chunhyang era, watching CTLBT feels nostalgic: the signature character setting & plot of the writers. CTLBT feels like The Greatest Love + Master Sun.
On eps 2, I was teary because of this nostalgic vibes. I also love "dark" vibes on A Quite Woman filming /scene. I am so happy for first 6eps.
But unfortanely after watched 12 eps, I feel something off. My Girl, The Greatest Love, You're Beautiful left long lasting after taste for me. I was also very emotional when I watched those dramas. I still listen to those OST till now, & I always recall the emotion back then. But unfortunately I didnt really feel something emotional around eps 9-12. Why did suddenly I loose my empathy for the protagonist? Why all the problems seems like only decoration, that definitely would having happy ending?
My mind actively analyze why. I think the problems come from script structure & dialogue. The script failed to build depthness of the trauma of each character. The triangle love suddenly became main couple part + second couple part + Hiro part. The narative logic like: the manager moved to JHJ's house, but he never met CMH. Etc.
Now I am going to sleep. Seems my mind will still busy to analyze after that.
As someone who watched Hong sisters' drama since Sassy Girl Chunhyang era, watching CTLBT feels nostalgic: the signature character setting & plot of the writers. CTLBT feels like The Greatest Love + Master Sun.
I’d cast either:- Boran Jin- Johnny Huang - Elvis Han- even Zhou Yi Ran
I love Elvis Han's role as profesional racer on Begin Again. First I watched that drama I felt his acting is convicing. Then I read he is certified racer. So cool
I watch Speed & Love and The Vendetta of An. I hope TVOA script quality will solid till end. The quality of production is already great. For Speed & Love, if the script & directing quality was much better, this drama would be a breakthrough. For now I love this drama because after long time finally I get "underground" racing drama (I am from generation who grow up by watching The Speed of Legend, Initial D, The Outsiders, & Devil Beside You LOL).
For now I watch Sniper Butterfly only by skimming 😂
I am ready for Strange tales of Tang Dynasty season 3,5! 😂 Release 17th Dec.
Tbh the issue isnt even esther's voice, the issue is the fl's character and the script, idk why they have my queen…
Totally agree. This drama would be much better if the script & directing are better.
2 days ago I said to my friend that I love this drama because I love racing scenes (as someone who grew up watching Initial D, The Legend of Speed, Devil Beside You, & The Outsiders, I enjoy this drama), but I must say I feel uncomfortable with "bipolarity" of this drama. The bright "funny" parts are too separated with the "underground" side. Main problem obviously come from the script. But, at the same time, I feel incoherent between those 2 sides, so the problem come from the 2 directors' vision & plan.
Esther has ability to acting, but the script doesnt really give justice to her exploration, also the directors' direction are inconsistent.
I am so happy watching Speed & Love. I feel nostalgic to The Legend of Speed (racer & his loveable girlfriend), & Initial D (hill racing & AE86) era. I love racing scenes! At the same time, also remind me to taiwanese & korean drama 2000s era like The Outsiders (competition between gang/team), also Endless Love/Autumn in My Heart & Devil Beside You (not-related-blood sibling).
K-Drama 
For the veteran scriptwriter (scriptwriter who start their career since late 90s or 2000s), I only love Noh Hee Kyung writer.
But the script itself didnt really do that. The main couple barely having deep & meaningful conversation. Dorami only tell FL secret, & ML do sacrifice. Until last eps, FL didnt know that SFL is her manager's fiancee. Etc.
In example, the growth of FL rely on scenes when "she closed her eyes", suddenly everything come to resolution. The problems-resolution & characters development on CTLBT rely on editing LOL
I can compare this drama with Run On (a drama who also potray translator life) who really do great job about human communication: light, funny, but also deep & meaningful. Audience can see the growth of the character.
CTLBT feels like The Greatest Love + Master Sun.
On eps 2, I was teary because of this nostalgic vibes. I also love "dark" vibes on A Quite Woman filming /scene. I am so happy for first 6eps.
But unfortanely after watched 12 eps, I feel something off. My Girl, The Greatest Love, You're Beautiful left long lasting after taste for me. I was also very emotional when I watched those dramas. I still listen to those OST till now, & I always recall the emotion back then.
But unfortunately I didnt really feel something emotional around eps 9-12. Why did suddenly I loose my empathy for the protagonist? Why all the problems seems like only decoration, that definitely would having happy ending?
My mind actively analyze why. I think the problems come from script structure & dialogue. The script failed to build depthness of the trauma of each character. The triangle love suddenly became main couple part + second couple part + Hiro part. The narative logic like: the manager moved to JHJ's house, but he never met CMH. Etc.
Now I am going to sleep. Seems my mind will still busy to analyze after that.
CTLBT feels like The Greatest Love + Master Sun.
But I'm curious, who is the scriptwriter?
First I watched that drama I felt his acting is convicing. Then I read he is certified racer. So cool
For Speed & Love, if the script & directing quality was much better, this drama would be a breakthrough. For now I love this drama because after long time finally I get "underground" racing drama (I am from generation who grow up by watching The Speed of Legend, Initial D, The Outsiders, & Devil Beside You LOL).
For now I watch Sniper Butterfly only by skimming 😂
I am ready for Strange tales of Tang Dynasty season 3,5! 😂 Release 17th Dec.
2 days ago I said to my friend that I love this drama because I love racing scenes (as someone who grew up watching Initial D, The Legend of Speed, Devil Beside You, & The Outsiders, I enjoy this drama), but I must say I feel uncomfortable with "bipolarity" of this drama.
The bright "funny" parts are too separated with the "underground" side. Main problem obviously come from the script. But, at the same time, I feel incoherent between those 2 sides, so the problem come from the 2 directors' vision & plan.
Esther has ability to acting, but the script doesnt really give justice to her exploration, also the directors' direction are inconsistent.
I watched on DVD back then. Just now I search on youtube & I found it 🔥
At the same time, also remind me to taiwanese & korean drama 2000s era like The Outsiders (competition between gang/team), also Endless Love/Autumn in My Heart & Devil Beside You (not-related-blood sibling).
Anyone here who also watch those film/dramas?