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But actors don't lie for a living, they act in a role. If fans think that the roles actors play is who they actually are, then it is the fans who have a problem. To put it bluntly, anyone who confuses a role created by an actor with the actor him/herself needs help. And the fact that in Korea the show industry caters to the fans who want their fantasies be real is troubling . Hollywood studios used to do the same with their stars, but that was last century. It destroyed a lot of lives, it was really sick.

Apparently you think your are an authority of morals and priorities, and it is your place to admonish others. Well, it is not.

@walkinglikezombie That is a helluva condescending comment. Maybe you need to take your own advice...

It seems to me that what most people are actually saying is stop judging one way or the other, we know nothing of what actually happened, or what kind of people they both are. At the end of the day it is none of our business! And him being different in the relationship than on screen - he is an ACTOR , it is his job to play different and not himself on screen. This is brouhaha it completely insane.

We know nothing about what happened or whether it even happened, nor about him nor her, nothing, except that they dated. Maybe he is a toxic man, maybe not; maybe she is a lying bitch and a neurotic passive aggressive manipulator - or maybe not. The only thing is for sure: people are having a field day with virtue signaling and posturing at their expense . It is disgusting.

yes, but that has nothing to do with this thread or this case.

Are you trying to say in Korea there is still a Heart Balm law on the books? 😁 But regardless, if you read her allegation it really sounds like a common case of a relationship gone sour. If he was not a celeb it would be a gossip for friends and family but not for the whole wide world.

Actually no. Misrepresentation in common law has to do with negotiations in business, is a contract law concept unrelated to personal relationships. Misrepresentation is grounds for terminating the contract and sometimes getting compensation for losses, but it is not a criminal offense unless there are other circumstances. And again it has nothing to do with making a vague promise to marry some time later.

Precisely. Relationships are complex and very seldom just one simple thing. Public at large is not in any position to really judge what is going on in any personal relationship. If there was actual abuse it is a matter for investigation and maybe charges. But abuse was not claimed, so all we know he didn't want a child.

You have missed my point, and you are rude. I am not willing to continue talking to you.

Sorry but that makes no sense. Forcing someone is a very particular action. Did he tie her up, drugged her and dragged her to the clinic against her will? Did he credibly threatened her? If it is true and she did get pregnant, all we know from her is he told her didn't want a kid, and to get an abortion. And later he acted as one who didn't want to be a family with her, while she wanted to marry him. Sure it is hurtful like hell, and she could have felt like she had no choice, or maybe didn't want to have a kid by herself. But that is not a matter for the public to be involved in. It is *their* private business.

What I am even saying? Do we have a tradition in America, or Germany, or UK, or Ukraine of being ordered to write pages of apologies or deliver apologies to assemblies with bows because some people get upset by the stuff that has nothing to do with them? And this is not a metoo situation btw, but let's leave politics out of this board.

"this stuff would not go unseen in the us" - only if you are Texan republican under their new law 😂

Korean tradition of making public apologies for the private stuff that is none of the public's business is very odd...

What controversy? This is utterly ridiculous. So they had a relationship and it went badly. OK. Her feelings got hurt. I get it. But why should the whole world get involved in this? Why does he owe an apology to the people and public who have zero to do with any of it? This is just nuts.

100%. To me the whole 'scandal' culture around idol /pop stars is just sick. It completely dehumanized the actors and makes them into property and target of hysterical and inane 'public opinion'. And the way the studios handle 'scandals' is worse than the Hollywood in the 50-ties. It's just nuts.

I am with you. It was enjoyable as a light if trite drama, but when it veered into the 'tragedy" I frankly got irritated. I hate this standard k-drama trope with people being held responsible for stuff that they are obviously not responsible for. Not only they are held responsible for freak accidents, and somebody's else fantastically bad decisions, but they are blamed for them viciously, publicly, and hysterically. And women in these dramas are made to look the worst . Both wives of the so called victims are unfair. But the scene with the friend's wife attacking him yelling it should have been him dead instead - no matter what state of grief, it is just monstrous. Then she comes over all smiles and says 'I don't resent you any more.' Seriously, that's all? May be it is a cultural thing with being entitled to blame and attack others for the sh*t that happens in your life, but to me it is an awful soap opera plot device.

It depends on what kind of shows you enjoy. If you are in the mood for a bit of fluff with fortune cookie 'wisdom' and a bit of drama for balance, it is quite enjoyable. If you are looking for something deep and unusual it is not that.

I used 'Hallmark' as a euphemism for 'feel good' dramas, not as a brand name. Big city girl (or a boy) finds love and community in a small town is a trope done well in "Hart of Dixie" "Virgin River" "Men in Trees" "Northern Exposure" , "Sweet Home Alabama" to name a few, but the list is 4 miles long.
I like k-dramas, obviously, I like them because for me they are far-far from reality, they are cosy, they are safe, they are restful. But to my eyes many k-dramas are way too heavy on women playing cute, 30 year old virgins, slapstick comedy, and plot lines that make zero sense. Agreed some are charming, beautiful, and touching. Even when the plot makes little sense some characters are appealing and their relationship is a joy to watch. And some are really good . But American dramas that I personally find excellent are usually of a very different nature. As I said each to their own, tastes differ.

Each to their own . Thank goodness we have access to so many different cultures and dramas nowadays, from all over the world, and can chose and explore.