LucyL

"The Knetz, though, are some of the most ignorant people ever."

Take your xenophobia elsewhere.

Korea as a whole has been subjugated historically. Wanting to adhere to THEIR historical dress is courage. Not doing so could be seen as yet another way for another country to dominate them, regardless of whether it's coming from within. Do you know Korea's (the whole of Korean) history?

You can Edit This Page/Tags and add them. Be ready to have a DM saying it was rejected though. Edits have to be extremely specific. The time mark would have to be included for each scene in this particular drama. You can also hunt the internet over for reliable sources that specifically state the inclusion of the tags you mentioned (not viewer comments). Or maybe you've already tried.

There's one recent drama that shows an actor as a main support role. He's not seen in any episode. NEVER. There's no mention of him being in the cast on several sites. Still, he is there. Yet, another guest role actor in the same drama has a speaking role and isn't in the cast list. I haven't bothered to add him in an edit.

"the dumbest "critiques". Crazy ignorance."
They have a right to critique the dramas that are produced in their own country. Take your xenophobia somewhere else.

"most dramas are too PG13 nonsense these days"
Then WHY do you waste your time watching "nonsense these days". Move onto another country that does offer the majority of their dramas as Adult Content or 19+?

"the series contains multiple explicit scenes that feel abrupt and out of place within the story. Unlike Western dramas, K-dramas have traditionally avoided such elements, a key factor which attracted global audiences to the Korean wave. The criticism of the gratuitous use of intimate scenes, which appear several times and often feel out of place, has been longstanding in South Korea. But with the rise of OTT platforms, "vulgar and filthy" scenes that objectify women seem to be increasing, making it more challenging for these dramas to escape backlash."

" Unlike Western dramas, K-dramas have traditionally avoided such elements".

We who grew up on Western dramas and movies were wanting to get away from the 'Hello, nice to meet you, and were in bed together 5 mins later' gratuitous use of intimate scenes.

Maybe this is why more viewers are lured toward Chinese dramas of late. They have none of that because of the censorship.

Exactly @Sacajewa. It's a world-wide problem reflecting the irl subjugation of women.

Seems to be formulatic with the majority of Kdramas. I'm not questioning their professionalism or competence. I do question why they haven't heeded the endless call for change though. It's sad when we can EXPECT the majority of dramas to exhibit the same.

I found this comment on another site which makes sense:
There are a few key reasons why many Korean dramas exhibit this pattern of starting strong but then getting uneven towards the middle and end:

1. Tight production schedules: Korean dramas are typically produced on very tight, fast-paced schedules. The writers and producers have to deliver new episodes on a strict weekly or bi-weekly basis. This can lead to them feeling rushed or struggling to maintain the quality and pacing as the story progresses.
2. Audience reactivity: Korean dramas tend to be written and produced concurrently as they air. The writers and producers will often adjust the story in response to audience feedback and ratings. This can result in the narrative veering off in unexpected directions as they try to cater to viewer preferences.
3. Pressure to extend popular shows: When a Korean drama becomes a big hit, there is often pressure from networks and production companies to extend the series beyond the original planned length. This can force the writers to pad out the story, introduce filler plotlines, or rush the resolution.
4. Lack of full story planning: Many Korean dramas do not have the entire story fully mapped out from the beginning. The writers may be making major plot decisions on the fly as the drama progresses. This can lead to inconsistent pacing and abrupt narrative shifts.
5. Commercial considerations: Korean broadcasters rely heavily on advertising revenue, which incentivizes dragging out popular shows for as long as possible. This commercial pressure can override the creative impulse to tell a tightly structured story.

So in summary, the combination of tight production timelines, audience influence, the need to extend successful shows, incomplete planning, and commercial considerations all contribute to the uneven quality often seen in the latter half of many Korean dramas. The initial strong start gives way to a more haphazard, rushed conclusion.

It's a bad habit we've seen in countless dramas to be filler episodes during the middle episodes. Start out strong or take several episodes for the content to be of substance, middle episodes lackluster, with the last 2 episodes or the final being rushed.

"Celebrities didn't do anything for me, but they did everything to annoy me"

WHY are you on a site that is ALL about movies, dramas, and CELEBRITIES/actors?

"Acting is a fancy way of saying you're paid to lie and play house with other people." Yet, here you are on a site that represents acting. 🤣

WHOA!!! You are SO wrong. Yes, there's a dif in soft porn and HARDCORE porn. There IS NO "normal" porn, unless it's viewed by someone who watches a lot of porn, then they're lost in what is universally understood as being immoral.

It's purely SPAM. Report every comment pertaining to SPAM. Seems MDL is short on moderators as the ones I've reported are still under comments at the least 3 days after.

3 SPAM comments, 3 SPAM reports. Let's see how long it takes for deletion.

While rewatching, I appreciate that YT doesn't have Timed Comments. The comments would've shut the server down if it was on the streaming site that does have them. 🤣

SPAM acct opened Aug 29, 2024 to promote SPAM.... Please Report.

Thank you so much. You're a gem.

I'm glad you didn't waste your time on HBT. In Perfect Family, just how prevalent are the flashbacks? Same one over & over, or flashbacks providing new content adding TO the plot?

Go Ahead is excellent.

LOL. How to Be Thirty (2021) still stands as the Most Flashbacks in a Drama, handsdown. 20 min eps, 15 mins of flashbacks, 5 mins of plot development.

Please place this behind a Spoiler for everyone who hasn't watched yet.

It would be nice if Viki picked this up since the original Go Ahead is offered on Viki. I hope the remake Family By Choice is as exceptional as the original.

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