Marshmallow-Chocoholic

One of the main reasons I’ve asked you to put a spoiler tag ( regardless of “ how vague”) is that you have mentioned several plot points which newcomers may want to find out for themselves.

I understood your comment well, though I am bamboozled as to why you’re trying to drag this out further under a public review.

I am familiar with the ideologies of pragmatism, utilitarianism considering that I studied philosophy for more than three years ;). ( I would definitely recommend checking the principles of Kantian ethics - applies well to the ideologies of Eun Seok’s and one’s categorical imperative to do “ duty for duty’s sake”. In fact one could even argue that in the allegory of the Axe Man, Eun Seok would certainly be the person at the door…)

As I can point out from your claim to use reductio ad absurdum to “debunk” my theory, one could also argue that applying petitio principii to your sound reasoning is prominent.

I’m not looking to drag this out. Regardless of whether you find it ‘ mildly hypocritical’ or not, I don’t mind dealing with criticism or feedback . ( In fact I really enjoy engaging in polite conservation even in the comments with someone who may not agree!)

However, I will clarify that I value constructive criticism. I do not value negative criticism which does little to equilibrate the virtues and flaws of a given argument and instead disparages strengths .

Honestly I’m not going to drag this out further . I am sorry if you’ve taken umbrage in any way to my previous comment ,and as mentioned previously, you’re obviously very interested in the drama.

However if you feel strongly about it, I’d definitely recommend writing those ideas in your own review. You’ve got some good ideas but trying to drag out this further in a comment section isn’t worth it. ( Trust me on that front.)

I’m going to end it here on a respectful and polite note by saying all the best and I hope that you can find a good way of channeling those thoughts and ideas :)!

Hi BFJRKY,
Thanks for reading :).

I hate to be “that person” but please put a spoiler alert on your comments. As for your matter about critiquing my views, I’m quite intrigued by your interpretation.

The narrative seemed to lean a lot into the brief cusps of a dynamic character. The FL certainly didn’t grow per say but it would be wrong to deny that the writer’s motives of creating the ML as a foil and giving the FL some brief insights into alternative methods of thinking were omnipresent.

However your interpretation of my critique being “ black and white” is intriguing. In many ways the writer highlighted one of the main flaws of the series being her critique of the judicial system harshly upon others as a punishment. I won’t go into all the details as I’m sure that you have already seen the drama, but unfolding the details about the FL’s personal experiences and past certainly explained her key reasoning methods, which in turn, allowed room for the audience to understand how the female lead has changed to an extent.

As for the matter of the drama being ‘ complex’ and my personal views on the conclusion of the FL being a ‘ laughable scenario ’, to each their own. Let’s just be respectful about one another’s views.

I never stated that she got back together with her ex? He was existent as a potential dilemma for the couple, but that was about it.

Thanks for reading and I’m glad that my review could be helpful :).

Thank you for reading :).

Thanks for reading :) !

Thank you for reading!

Thank you for reading:)!

Thanks for reading! You’re certainly not alone with having mixed feelings about this one. A lot of watchers/ reviewers seem to share similar opinions ; a good cast and premise, just poorly paced and executed.

As for the writers, I’d certainly recommend checking out Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won‘s previous collaborated screen-work ‘ The Guest’. It is a lot more suspenseful than Bulgasal, with a slightly cliche but fearsome antagonistic force from beginning to end and intriguing characters. ( The cinematography is stunning also.)

I can also recommend if you’re a fan of horror/ thrillers looking through OCN horror/ thriller productions. They are notably a little darker than productions from other channels such as TVN / SBS and typically delver intriguing setups or premises.

Thanks for reading :).

Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m glad that my review could be helpful :). (This was definitely a really entertaining watch!)

Hi Yeobo Molang,
First of all, thanks for reading my review :).

To answer your question, I do tend to write as I’m going along. I tend to make notes whenever I’m watching a series upon what I’ve noticed from the execution/ characters/ storyline before transferring it into a review. My original notions on a series can change throughout, so I’m often editing and re-editing my notes throughout.

Admittedly it isn’t always a perfect model as I can often come across really stupid grammar/ spelling mistakes when I’m tired in my write up ( as I’ve probably done in this review without actually noticing ). Therefore, I will likely go back through this review at some point to correct my points.

I hope that was a helpful answer :)!

I remember saying the last time that you commented on my review and began to try to critique my rating system and writing style, that I’m not looking to drag this out or start an argument.Indeed, I will stand by this original statement today.

I agree that perhaps my original comment that you decided to paraphrase with “unbiased and unfiltered” is a little unclear. Instead let me rephrase; I’m trying my best to detach my personal thoughts and offer some potential viewers who may be interested, a review through a somewhat objective lens . I’m not claiming or defending that this style is perfect , but then what truly is?

Additionally I will reiterate that I’m not a professional critic. I am not trying to defend that my review style is impeccable because at the end of the day, it isn’t. Instead as someone who is pursuing a career within the field of literature and creative writing, I attempt to adapt a chameleon-like mentality with my writing structures and formats . My style has changed fairly significantly since this review was published.

As for my writing style , I’ll respect that my review style isn’t perfect. I am open to respectful constructive feedback , but, I am at a loss when you are just trying to bring down my writing style and ideologies in order to scale this further again through the comments on one of my older reviews.

I will rephrase to you what I said the last time. I can understand that we don’t see eye to eye, but it is pointless to drag this out any further and begin degrading one another also.

Hi Popcxqueen, thank you for sharing your personal thoughts on the drama.

My rating and points for Horimiya did cover a wide basis of unbiased thoughts and opinions on the series. Evidently I am not a professional critic and whilst I respect your personal opinions on the reviewing front may differ greatly from mine, my rating system does work a little harsher than others on this platform and so a 5.5 is roughly “ decent” for me.

As the writing scope of the characters, I’ll be frankly honest in saying that I have gone into a lot of manga/ webcomic to drama adaptations without knowing a lot about the characters and storylines. Whilst perhaps I may try to learn more about the source material, I always attempt to do so afterwards in order to explore the scope of writing . In many cases, I have found working on this basis to be intriguing as it does offer opportunities to note where strengths and flaws lie within a standalone piece.

For Horimiya, I applied exactly the same principle. Whilst I’ll be frankly honest by saying that I had heard about the series , I did not watch the anime nor read the manga beforehand for this precise reason . I did not base this purely upon the series being “ excellent” as someone who has no previous judgement as this review was sourced mainly from unbiased and unfiltered thoughts and feelings on the screenwriting scope and execution of the series :) .

Happy drama watching ;),

Marshmallow-Chocoholic.

Thanks for reading - I’m glad that my review was helpful :).

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and reading :).

I’m glad that my review was helpful :) !

Thanks for reading :)

Thanks for reading and I am glad that my review could be helpful ;)!

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts :).