"I remember when I first got into this world, I used to check my drama count religiously, as if it were some kind…
You will definitely burn out, lol. I was like that for probably close to the first seven to ten years of being a drama lover, because I can be obsessive about my interests sometimes, especially when I'm new to an interest, and I ended up having to take a break for a year or two and regroup.
I would recommend, if you can get yourself to do it (because sometimes we have to learn the hard way, lol), to find a gentle way to move yourself out of this stage. You don't want dramas stressing you out. You want them giving you joy.
When it comes to shows or movies based on a book or tv show, for the most part it won't be 1-1 when making it.…
I would say the actress growing up and the decision to have the characters wear regular clothes outside of class were also big contributors to them prettying her up, cause she's still the awkward girl with the bushy hair in the first two movies, and I think she looks right for the part there. Also, it's pretty well known that Hermione was the favorite character of one the director's, so he made some changes to make her more likable and give her more prominence. She actually was given a lot of lines and important moments from the books from other characters (especially Ron) because the director said 'She's so smart. You could just say she learned it from a book.'
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Well, I marathoned this yesterday and today, and....it was really good up til ep 9. I was enjoying it so much,…
A random girl who went on one date with the male lead in high school and it was obvious he didn't really like her back then shows up and is all 'I've loved him for ten years! Give him to me!' (I'm exaggerating a bit, but that was essentially her attitude.) And the female lead...acquiesces. Granted, two of our side characters have a heart to heart with her telling her she's being foolish and she sort of, finally, sees some reason, but this whole plot twist was unnecessary and led to a rushed finale. Still working through my overall feelings on this drama, but this ^ story choice definitely was a buzzkill.
Well, I marathoned this yesterday and today, and....it was really good up til ep 9. I was enjoying it so much, in fact, that I struggled to understand what people were complaining about. Then I got to ep 9, and now I understand the complaints. (Spoiler thoughts below.)
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'...the J-drama community on the other hand thrives quietly in the shadows. It's a unique place, where fans lurk like ninjas, savoring their favorite dramas without drawing too much attention to themselves.'
TRUTH.
I've watched a Jdrama here and there over the years of being a drama lover, but it was in the last few years that I started to become a true Jdrama fan. And I definitely feel how different being a Jdrama fan is compared to a Kdrama or Cdrama fan. There's a legitimate community dedicated to their Jdramas, but the scope and reach of K and C drama's is vastly more expansive.
'...as you get deeper into the world of drama fandom, you start feeling a little lost in the crowd. Suddenly, you're surrounded by seasoned viewers who seem to have watched everything under the sun. And that's when the competitive spirit kicks in. You find yourself wanting to catch up, to prove your dedication, to say, "Hey, I'm a real drama enthusiast, too!"'
Oh, man. I used to struggle really badly with wanting to consume every drama under the sun while being simultaneously overwhelmed by how many dramas I would have to watch to achieve that. It wasn't a competitive thing for me though, more of an obsessive thing. It's something I tend to do with some of my hobbies/interests. Thankfully, I've calmed down in that area a lot.
I will say though, it is legitimately fun when you start watching a drama alongside a lot of other enthusiastic viewers, and you all get to gush excitedly together about all the things you like and discuss fervently your theories around what's going to happen next. It's a truly great experience when that happens. You just can't spend your time constantly searching for that, because you'll end up disappointed and burned out and stressed.
Also, I second recommending Shizuka Chan to Papa. That drama was so beatiful. It became the norm in the second half for me to cry multiple times per episode.
Haven't read the article yet. Just wanted to say that it delighted me to see this editorial alongside two others in the featured section on the main page of MDL.
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I'm also hoping my suggestion post will help with that, lol. If you'd like to vote, it's here: https://kisskh.at/discussions/suggestions/120685-where-have-all-the-editorials-gone-can-we-bring-them-back-please
(Self-promotion, but it's really Editorials promotion, so I think it's fair, right, lol?)
I would recommend, if you can get yourself to do it (because sometimes we have to learn the hard way, lol), to find a gentle way to move yourself out of this stage. You don't want dramas stressing you out. You want them giving you joy.
And they made me love the Akiko/Akira pairing so dang much that I'm going to cry buckets in the 2024 special if they don't end up together.
I just know we're not going to get a conclusion to the potential romance between Akiko and Akira.
I'm having so many feelings right now.
TRUTH.
I've watched a Jdrama here and there over the years of being a drama lover, but it was in the last few years that I started to become a true Jdrama fan. And I definitely feel how different being a Jdrama fan is compared to a Kdrama or Cdrama fan. There's a legitimate community dedicated to their Jdramas, but the scope and reach of K and C drama's is vastly more expansive.
'...as you get deeper into the world of drama fandom, you start feeling a little lost in the crowd. Suddenly, you're surrounded by seasoned viewers who seem to have watched everything under the sun. And that's when the competitive spirit kicks in. You find yourself wanting to catch up, to prove your dedication, to say, "Hey, I'm a real drama enthusiast, too!"'
Oh, man. I used to struggle really badly with wanting to consume every drama under the sun while being simultaneously overwhelmed by how many dramas I would have to watch to achieve that. It wasn't a competitive thing for me though, more of an obsessive thing. It's something I tend to do with some of my hobbies/interests. Thankfully, I've calmed down in that area a lot.
I will say though, it is legitimately fun when you start watching a drama alongside a lot of other enthusiastic viewers, and you all get to gush excitedly together about all the things you like and discuss fervently your theories around what's going to happen next. It's a truly great experience when that happens. You just can't spend your time constantly searching for that, because you'll end up disappointed and burned out and stressed.
Also, I second recommending Shizuka Chan to Papa. That drama was so beatiful. It became the norm in the second half for me to cry multiple times per episode.
To the people in charge of these things on MDL, this is me saying THANK YOU and PLEASE SUPPORT FUTURE EDITORIALS BETTER! We, the users, miss them.