The plot may have fallen apart, but the tonal naturalness of those beginning eps is something I'm really gonna miss. It could make subsequent romances (esp juvenile romcoms) seem even cheesier than they already are. I'm in for quite a wait...
I was hoping the mom would get a kdrama white van at a crosswalk...
In the end, I just can't figure out wtf these writers were trying to communicate, because the themes were either muddied by manufactured drama or ended up contradicting themselves altogether. What a waste of talent and chemistry, in front and behind the camera. Actually, a much better ending would have been a Yoo Jin suicide since her "development" was basically nonexistent anyway. Hell, it was even foreshadowed twice. A shorter, tragic work illustrating the effects of an emotionally abusive family and work life would have made much more sense to me.
Now... I'm seriously thinking whether to give this drama a try or what???
The first 6-8eps is romantic gold for its realism and naturalness--quite unique for Asian drama. The plot really fizzles in the second half, unfortunately. As Joowon said...it's painful because of what it could have been.
That mother is just disgusting. I'm just wondering how the writers are thinking that they can trick us like this,…
All the parents are disgusting in their own way but she really takes the cake. I wish they hadn't made a psycho 1D mother the main antagonist--seen too many of abusive bitches in kdrama :-/ She thinks of Joon Hee as third class because of his family...but also considers him her "son" >_> One word - therapy.
Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough substance to keep this drama alive. All sizzle and no steak, you might say, certainly not ribeye. For a long time, I gave up on kdrama due to the copypasta cliches, cutsie rubbish, and showy production values that contributed nothing to the genuine. Now we're seeing a rather rapid evolution toward more organic storylines, artistic direction, and natural interaction (Mother, Chicago Typewriter, On the Way to the Airport, Just Between Lovers, etc). And in those departments, Something in the Rain represents a GIANT leap forward--it's almost voyeuristic in romantic realism and one of the closest things to film I've seen yet. Flawed it may be, but I can only hope that SITR proves influential, because shows like this are bringing stylistic stagnation to an end. Kdrama leads in every category, but now it's tapping into a goldmine. I hope it continues drilling...
Pretty disappointed with this. I think Janine's acting is putting everyone else in the shade. More importantly, I wish cdrama would stop borrowing from the worst aspects of kdrama, which, incidentally, are rapidly evolving toward the natural and organic. Coming from Something in the Rain, Just Between Lovers, et al, productions like this seem so cheesy to me now. I'd like to see cdrama take a page from To Be a Better Man, The Way We Were, Battle of Changsha, etc.
her mother makes my blood pressure rise from all the anger everytime it's her scene. omg i'm might burst & pass…
She's really the only big gripe I have with this right now. Her hysteria and objections to the union are totally illogical (regardless of the cultural lens), esp considering that literally no else is questioning it. I feel like the writers have painted themselves into a corner if this whole thing is going to revolve around a OTP vs a mom in need of therapy. I have to say though the actress is nailing it.
I am genuinely terrified this drama will have a dramatic/sad ending.
I've been thinking the same thing - maybe one of those open ended/inconclusive/but not entirely satisfying endings. And what was the deal with the weakness @ the dr's? They seriously better not put incurable disease in this...
I have to say...some of the criticism I've seen isn't completely off the mark. They did come together awfully fast without the push/pulls that can make for a satisfying payoff. The creepy ex functioned as a mediocre plot device designed to showcase JH's protectiveness and JA's need for it, rather than one for character growth. One call to law enforcement - done. Third, the music. The Rachael Yamagata OSTs and the transition bgm are fabulous. Stand By Your Man and Save the Last Dance? Ehhhh....not so much. Finally, the mom. I know she partially reflects a SK cultural reality (the actress is nailing it), but for everything to hinge on one character in serious need of therapy is a bit much, especially considering our ship's ages. Too early yet to cast any judgements in stone though.
That said, I call BULLSHIT to the idea that we have an eye-candy rating phenomenon here. When is that element ABSENT in kdrama lol? This is pushing a 9.0 because the acting is phenomenal, the skinship is plentiful, the atmosphere is intoxicating, and the director is presenting us with one of the most artistic, organic portrayals of romance in the history of kdrama.
If the next twelve are as strong as the first four eps, anything less than a 9.0 would be a total insult. It's…
Spot on. I've been holding on to the pipe dream that kdramas roms would borrow from that 90s/early 00s era for a long time. As is typical of jdrama, their dialogue was often quirky, but the settings, stories, and simplicity of direction allowed for that human element to ooze raw emotion - Long Vacation, Love Generation, Pride, Beautiful Life, Orange Days, Byakuyako, etc. The welcoming of this style in new productions restores my faith in the kdrama fandom lol.
I havent been able to catch up on this one yet, drama veterans - is it really close to a 9.0(one of the best dramas…
If the next twelve are as strong as the first four eps, anything less than a 9.0 would be a total insult. It's golden age 90s Jdrama with the cinematics of modern Korean film. Tonally and organically, I'd go as far as to say it's quasi ground breaking. Now it's just a matter of whether the writing holds up. I'd rec waiting until it's done because the waits will be torture...
This is building up to be not just the best noona, but one of the best romances, period. The sexual tension and atmosphere is so thick you can cut it. No surprise considering this is the director of Secret Love Affair (HOT).
Kdrama excels in every category (esp acting ability) but is sometimes mired in exaggeration - ott comedy, histrionic dialogue, contrived melodrama, cutsie romance, artificial cinematography, and cheesy directoral tricks that put exclamation points on the obvious.
Not this time. Here the director is acting as a passive observer rather than an active participant, which allows us to savor every nuance conveyed by the actors without distraction. Everything unnecessary is omitted, and the most neglected element in drama is on full display - subtlety. It's more reflective of SK film than daytime tv. Hopefully this trend continues because kdrama has turned compelling like never before.
In the end, I just can't figure out wtf these writers were trying to communicate, because the themes were either muddied by manufactured drama or ended up contradicting themselves altogether. What a waste of talent and chemistry, in front and behind the camera. Actually, a much better ending would have been a Yoo Jin suicide since her "development" was basically nonexistent anyway. Hell, it was even foreshadowed twice. A shorter, tragic work illustrating the effects of an emotionally abusive family and work life would have made much more sense to me.
That said, I call BULLSHIT to the idea that we have an eye-candy rating phenomenon here. When is that element ABSENT in kdrama lol? This is pushing a 9.0 because the acting is phenomenal, the skinship is plentiful, the atmosphere is intoxicating, and the director is presenting us with one of the most artistic, organic portrayals of romance in the history of kdrama.
Kdrama excels in every category (esp acting ability) but is sometimes mired in exaggeration - ott comedy, histrionic dialogue, contrived melodrama, cutsie romance, artificial cinematography, and cheesy directoral tricks that put exclamation points on the obvious.
Not this time. Here the director is acting as a passive observer rather than an active participant, which allows us to savor every nuance conveyed by the actors without distraction. Everything unnecessary is omitted, and the most neglected element in drama is on full display - subtlety. It's more reflective of SK film than daytime tv. Hopefully this trend continues because kdrama has turned compelling like never before.