HaveNoJams

A lot of people found issue with the fact that Park Bo Gum is friends/labelmates with Song Hye Kyo's husband, which although I get both parties already knew this when they signed onto this drama. That's the bit that I referred to as "idiotic" because at the end of the day this is their JOB it's not personal.
Now as for the plot well... we'll have to wait for the drama to air before officially judging it as the "same old same old". I've made the mistake of writing off a drama's in the past because of their "underwhelming" or "overused" story-lines/synopsis's, and almost missed out on some personal favorites!
Besides... I don't think anyone can turn down Park Bo Gum Song Hye Kyo never stood a chance cougar or otherwise lmao! xD

I have a love/hate relationship with the American version of this show, and that prompted me to give the original Korean version a try!
I dropped this at episode 13, although I like pretty much EVERY actor in this drama it just didn't hold my attention. At ep. 8 I could tell I was starting to dislike this show, but I stuck around for another 4 episodes, and even though I watched them on 1.50x speed I couldn't stomach the thought of wasting any more time on this show.
I gave it a 4/10 and that's only because of the cast, and also because none of them are doing a bad job at portraying their characters... I just don't like the show/story!

Wooooooow kudos to you for putting in both positive & negative for the same trait with actual drama examples!!! Overall this was a lovely read, which was both well thought out and informative. :)

Honestly I love love love both Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo, and I'm also a fan of Older Woman/Younger Man shows! I really think it's idiotic that some fans have been making this personal both people are ACTORS, this is literally their job!!!
Honestly this controversy reminds me of the whole Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort drama when they were cast as the main couple in The Fault in our Stars, while also playing siblings just a few months prior in Divergent.
IDK about you guys, but I'll definitely be giving this show a chance, before saying that the age gap makes it too "unbelievable", or that it's gonna be awkward because of Joong Ki and Bo Gum's relationship as label-mates... >.<

Honestly dramas like this are the reason why I wait until a show has finished airing before I decide whether or not to watch it. Really glad I saved myself the heartbreak.
Having said that though, I'm hoping for a speedy recovery from Kim Jung Hyun!

I really enjoyed your article! Honestly I wouldn't have minded at all if you had gave a spoiler warning in the beginning, and then given some drama examples pertaining to the things you hate. Lol I would very much appreciate cropping down on dramas that I'd start only to drop from one (or more UGH) of the things you mentioned above, except for evil 2nd female lead, because they tend to get what's coming to them by the time the drama ends.
If I was to be really honest if an actress can make me hate her character to point of gnashing my teeth in frustration I'd actually love that, because I feel like a solid obstacle is pivotal to making the final couple ending up together that much more special! I'm talking about you Su Jin!!!

Ok so I tried watching the "are you stuck to your sofa" video you linked above, and even after moving to another room for some peace and quiet I still found that I didn't feel stuck at all. Lmao it appears that I'm not really susceptible to suggestion. Having said all that you made a informative and entertaining article! :)

OMG this is adorable!!! I never thought I'd see the day where one of us drama lovers would be able to live like in a real life KDrama! <3

I dropped this after watching 4 episodes for a multitude of reason some being bad writing as you put it, but also I found Siwon's performance to be rather cringe-worthy. Also I just couldn't stand how the dad kept beating him, it was too intense ex) hitting him with a chair and etc. I wouldn't recommend.
I agree with another comment the ML really was a giant manchild!

Hello Panda and Shrimp Cracker!!! Hello Panda is especially amazing to snack on, while watching dramas <3

Ok so I just finished rewatching this for the 2nd time, and guys it's still adorable!! It's in my top 3 favorite CDramas (alongside Love 020 and 10 miles of peach blossoms). Shan Shan and Feng Teng have really great chemistry, although I feel that Feng Teng could've been a bit more expressive after a while you just get used to the smallest of details when it comes to his emotions, All in all 9/10 :)