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Lee Jun Ki has done 3 historical dramas so far since he was discharged from the military and this one is the 4th one!! I'm not saying I don't like it cus ANYTHING with LJK is more than welcomed!! just wondering why historical in a raw? (this one really seems interesting though).

Now for the female lead, I would have hoped for Moon Chae Won but she has another upcoming one :( so will hold the LJK+MCH thought for later XD

Please make it one of these wonderful ladies:
Yoon Eun Hye >> I miss her so much about time she does a historical drama!!
Bak Bo Yeong >> When I remember her acting in Oh My Ghost <3
Kang So Ra >> Heard so many good things about her I'm very curious and interested to see her
Go Ah Ra >> Also need a historical drama :)

@Kachiiing
"you can't tell about asian culture through dramas alone" was a solid point since in this article and the previous one where asian dramas are used as a basis or should I say prove that Asian Culture is this and that. Also I've seen the word "conservative" and "women there are this and that" associated with Asian culture and asian dramas so I was simply genuinely pointing out it is not true and not the best source for info (I'm asian myself Asia is a Huge continent I'm clearly referring to east asian here) I wasn't trying to be defensive against you I was pointing out something you might not know (I didn't know myself before actually coming and leaving here). Regardless what I was talking about nobody deserves to be judged for speaking up their mind that's how I see it and that's how a healthy argument is all about 1st and most of all Respect. I'm not aiming anything at you I'm simply being honest when I asked you are you really interested in my thoughts or are you trying to prove who's right and who is wrong (I asked because I simply needed to know unless I ask I wouldn't know which one is it) I don't want to assume anything that was all. I'll have to check out Thai dramas (any suggestions? The ones that has "rape" as in how the word is defined). Thanks for the replies :)

I agree it does need a dislike button

I see from Sri Lanka! Beautiful country my father have been there more than once I saw the pictures. I know what do you mean by under-reported it's the same case in Middle East it pains how much media is NOT reported with integrity and conscious.
I just checked that she did another article about this issue previous to this one which was talking about Asian Dramas in general. Even though she exclusively mentioned Thia dramas in one sentence she still talked about the issue in general in Asian dramas and used a Korean Drama in the main Headline. Also she did judge Asian culture on how they view/present women in general. Therefore I don't think I need "clearing up" and even if I did I don't want it while I'm being attacked, offended and judged nope certainly not :)

The gun scene between Soo Hyun and Mao in the last ep. was just TOO REDICOLOUS o_O
I didn't like the ending even though I liked the fact that Mao and Soo Hyun's father were best friends, I liked the emotions but the ending was just... let's just say bad and leave it at that -__-

hmmm there are 3 Korean dramas mentioned in GIFs, but the title does say "Kiss and Slap Dramas" and so does the article which means Kiss/Slap in dramas in general doesn't it? If it was strictly directed to Thai dramas I wouldn't have posted anything in the first place cus I haven't seen any but it was about Asian Dramas (which does include Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese..etc things I've seen) so I don't think I went astray. Btw Where are you from?

Yes definitely! If you are looking for a complex dramatic drama then this is not it, but if you want slice of life, refreshing, simple and yet has great values with great message to deliver then yes yes WATCH IT :)

I see I got your point behind "opened my eyes", it's just that it did seem like you're saying people who don't see this "prospective" as though their eyes are closed to the truth or in darkness or something which is not the case that's all what I meant by misplaced :)

@Kachiiing

One more important point I forgot to mention Asian Societies are not as conservative as you think. Don't judge what you see in dramas, watch their movies though it's still not enough but at least it reflects their lives better than dramas ever did (Dramas are always the idealistic pure version). I live in Korea and I know what I'm talking about, they are pretty much as open as western societies (sure there are conservative people but that's the case everywhere in the world). There are differences between the two cultures but dramas are not the accurate resource to learn about them.

good point

@Kachiiing
Hi, First of all I haven't seen any Thai dramas I haven't seen the scenes you are talking about that could be seen as "rape" and women getting married to the guys. I was talking about what I've seen which are Korean Dramas and I did not see them as "violent" or "rape" it was romantic to me. Have you really read my explanation? I explained why I find them enjoyable specifically in "Asian Dramas" (Korean Dramas) I don't find them hot or enjoyable in western dramas or movies. Can you explain why is that? I did explain it but I guess it still did not make sense?

I have mentioned one Korean drama that I didn't like and dropped because of one scene (Que Sera Sera) because it did come off as violent and force it wasn't romantic to me so I couldn't watch it after that. As for Sealed With a Kiss and Le Jun Kai I watched them knowing what to expect, I was curious and I'm glad I did.

after reading this I have to say - are you really interested in what I do have to say and hearing my thoughts or are you just trying to prove who is right and who is wrong? Or are you trying to make me feel bad for having my own thoughts and opinion? I do respect your opinion but this is still has nothing to do with what is right and what is wrong imho.

P.S. Are you saying that because of such scenes real rape happens in real life? I respectfully strongly disagree I refuse to give any excuse for rape.

@Ceki91
There you go again with that judgemental attitude of yours, I will not try and assume what kind of person you are because I don't know you and neither those comments of yours are an excuse for me to assume what kind of person you are. However I will tell you this you absolutely have no right to judge anyone for anything no matter how strongly "YOU THINK" you should or that you are "right". In case you don't know this is not your place to say what's right and wrong I don't have to be afraid to speak up my mind because of someone like you who can't take it or respect it or have the courtesy to even try to understand it.

"Violence against women" what about the slap scenes that males get from females for some reason (other than a kiss)? Is it justifiable? Or is it because they are males so it makes it OKAY? What about the slaps scenes between females? Or is it because it did not have a KISS makes it okay? What about the sudden/forced kiss that girls (often by the 2nd lead girls) lay on the guys? ( actually just the other day I've just seen one in "Time Between Dog and Wolf"). I didn't see a slap reaction from the male side I guess he should have slapped her then shouldn't he? IMAGINE THAT! In your terminology it was an ABUSE or is it because she's a female so it doesn't make it feel as "rape" and "violent" and because she's a girl he should never slap her? If you are going to bring up violence which is a broad topic and is often used in dramas in many forms don't categorise it as if it is only directed against "women". Almost every drama I've seen the male gets slapped at least once or gets beaten up by the female as a JOKE or out of her frustration (and that's not just drama it's happening in real life here (Korea) and I've seen it). Girls seem to think it's okay to practice violence against their BFs or male friends like kicking or punching out of "lovers quarrel or frustration or joke" now if the guy does that then he is a HUGE @ss h*le piece of sh*t :)

P.S. Thanks for the you-should-visit-a-psychiatrist (practically calling me a sick person).
and you're right I haven't seen those dramas I'm only talking about Korean Dramas, but I have seen Sealed With a Kiss and Le Jun Kai.
I'm not even going to bother answering that.

I guess they had to add more drama by making her character impulsive and thoughtless

I don't need to google anything I know exactly what rape is and I'm glad I don't have that "hateful" attitude toward something far from the monstrous thing you are trying to compare it to. By any chance did you write this article to listen to people's opinion or to judge them for it? Sadly I thought it was a good article but I guess I misunderstood the point of writing it I rest my case.

Raped? I still don't get how is it considered "rape" :)
no wonder why most of you find it hateful because you have that kind of judgement and view about it.

You make it seem as if it's wrong or shameful to like these scenes I don't see anything wrong or shameful about it, it's a matter of perspective! "you opened my eyes" is a rather provoking expression and misplaced here imho :)

Nope none and you wouldn't mind it trust me you'll be too busy keeping up with the thrill :)

I respectfully disagree It wasn't focused on psychology as much as it should be and the romance was a complete pointless distraction. The feelings you're talking about was between him and his brother, not him and her because frankly she was nothing in the story they just had to put someone for the romance -_-
Of course this is different I didn't say it's the same story but it does has the same genre "mystery" "thrill" "crime" yet the level of these two dramas are completely different! If this one had pointless romance too it would definitely distract it from the main story and that is what I don't want not all dramas should have romance.

Loved the article nicely written :)
I have one question, Why is everyone talking about "rape" "rape fantasy"? The article is about kiss and slap (forced kiss) isn't it? Or did I miss something? That being said, I for one actually love asian dramas more than western dramas and movies for many reasons, one of which is the "romance" that is portrayed in here. I love the fact that it isn't about sex or lust there isn't nudity scenes, almost no bed scenes and if there is it follows "an order" which I like and appreciate (I'm put off by any drama that has a bed scene at the beginning of the story) Asian dramas in one word follow a process which I really love and appreciate and which makes them outstanding (I hope that doesn't change and they stick to their values and culture). Now about the "Forced Kisses" in dramas, I would say since it's in a "drama" it would look hot and desirable. I mentioned that asian dramas have "process" and following up with this process meaning "their love story" the audience (or at least me) would want to see progress with that love so we fantasise and wait for that moment we are looking at it from the screen not living it and if we know the girl loves him back then a "forced kiss" means the guy is so crazy in love with her that he had to "get her" in other words he is so in love with her she drove him crazy in a way he couldn't control himself and showed his passion to her, the feeling of "wanting her" is rather hot (it's hot even in mangas imagine how hot it is in dramas) but if I see the same thing let's say in western dramas or movies it would mean nothing to me (in fact most of the times I DON'T LIKE IT). I think it's all about the process, I love that process and I love to see the two character's relationship progress I love when the guy takes action. However I do not agree that watching this over and over makes me feel I want to experience it too in real life (i've been watching dramas for a really long time even with young age it did not influence my critical thinking to distinguish between make believe and reality).

Ex. of Korean drama that did not fit this description and to say the least I hated it couldn't keep watching because of one scene that really did feel more of a rape than romance is the drama(Que Sera Sera).

My exact thoughts