I think most of the questions have been answered already, but I'll take my crack at some of the questions.
3. Cdramas, particularly historical cdramas, will introduce tons of characters in families/clans in order to develop subplots. Keep in mind these dramas are a LOT longer ranging from 40-60 episodes. They need filler subplots to keep the drama going. Also, more characters = more drama. The main reason most people watch these shows is for the drama. Last but not least, many of these cdramas (especially wuxias and xianxias) are based off a novel, so the writers try to do their best of including all the characters, but sometimes the pacing of the character introductions can be a little overwhelming.
10. Coughing blood is a very obvious way of showing a character is unwell...especially for things like qi. Let's face it, many Chinese actors have an exaggerated form of acting, so things will be exaggerated for the audiences to understand better (maybe similar to that of stage acting?). I feel like they dumb things down for the audiences sometimes. From my experience, coughing blood = character is so unwell they are close to dying. Maybe a nosebleed for things that are less intense like insomnia? But yeah, things like a common fever aren't dramatic enough unless it's a "modern" cdrama. It really just depends on the genre. Historical/Wuxia/Xianxa dramas are more dramatic and exaggerated.
Another great article! Boxing is kind of reminds me of the concept of framing in photography. Aside from the aesthetics, I will try to pay attention to if there's any meaning behind the scenes/shots next time.
Yes same same. Which one of the writers? Im personally skeptical of the one who wrote Sec.Kim as I found that…
Lee Myung Seok...the one who wrote Heartstrings. Choi Bo Rim has written some pretty solid romantic comedies imo, but then again that is my personal preference. A lot of people did not like Sec. Kim for the cute fluffiness.
I'm curious to see how the Legal High remake will do. Witch's Court got a lot of hate for being about a selfish lawyer, but then again maybe people have double standards for female characters. :/
The FL's nasty attitude was particularly hard to watch in the first half (her family was great though). The ML's journey was interesting. I could've done without the romance though.
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3. Cdramas, particularly historical cdramas, will introduce tons of characters in families/clans in order to develop subplots. Keep in mind these dramas are a LOT longer ranging from 40-60 episodes. They need filler subplots to keep the drama going. Also, more characters = more drama. The main reason most people watch these shows is for the drama. Last but not least, many of these cdramas (especially wuxias and xianxias) are based off a novel, so the writers try to do their best of including all the characters, but sometimes the pacing of the character introductions can be a little overwhelming.
10. Coughing blood is a very obvious way of showing a character is unwell...especially for things like qi. Let's face it, many Chinese actors have an exaggerated form of acting, so things will be exaggerated for the audiences to understand better (maybe similar to that of stage acting?). I feel like they dumb things down for the audiences sometimes. From my experience, coughing blood = character is so unwell they are close to dying. Maybe a nosebleed for things that are less intense like insomnia? But yeah, things like a common fever aren't dramatic enough unless it's a "modern" cdrama. It really just depends on the genre. Historical/Wuxia/Xianxa dramas are more dramatic and exaggerated.
Oh good, Yook Sung Jae is in this so it's bound to get subbed. :3