Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I also found the series easy to watch and quite enjoyable. I did have to undo my knitting a few times though, as I got distracted and forgot to count.
Chinese dramas are getting better day by day, unlike K-dramas, which are going down the drain when it comes to…
This is a beautiful production. I wonder how realistic it is. I do feel that your comment may relate to the big productions, but their short dramas can suck! Same story line with a few changes over and over again.
I found decent English subs but they still mix up he and she words. Its free but with ads, https://www.ondemandkorea.com/en/player/vod/salon-de-holmes
Many Asian languages (like Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese) don’t mark gender in spoken pronouns. Subtitles are now commonly generated or assisted by AI which is why you’ll see errors like mixed-up “he” and “she.” Which makes it hard to follow a story when there are many characters.
Just started it today, I’m on ep 7 and I came to a few conclusions. The actor playing 2ML cannot act and is…
2ml is a young actor… I reckon his character is on the spectrum, devoid of emotion and facial expression. So yes, his personality is not appealing as the ml, who is older, and a more mature character. I think the 2ml plays that part perfectly.
Ok I was going to not watch this because most comments said ep 1 wasn't good but then afterwards lots of people…
As storylines go, episode 1 set the scene. What is showed was the extent of Han-yeong’s corruption, his guilt, and what is at stake. I did enjoy E1, and if you enjoyed it, that is actually a good sign. it setup the moral and the overall tone, lets now enjoy what the story unfolds. Let the fun begin...
Yes, war leaves deep scars and there are many things that should never be forgotten. But I also believe remembering…
I’m not dismissing history, nor am I excusing the lack of state accountability. I’ve been clear about that from the start. My point is about proportionality and responsibility, unresolved historical failures belong to governments, not individual actors. Disagree if you like, but reframing my position as “ignoring history” is incorrect.
Not like Japan was practically annihilated by nuclear bombs and innocent humans melted into nothing with their…
I agree that accountability should sit with aggressors and institutions, not victims. Where I still differ is in how that unresolved institutional failure gets redirected onto individual actors.
I understand why sensitivities are heightened, especially given the lack of sustained acknowledgement at a state level. At the same time, allowing every individual incident to escalate in proportion to that broader failure risks blurring responsibility rather than resolving it.
Wanting clarification is a reasonable expectation. Treating silence as justification for punishment is where I remain cautious. That approach may explain reactions, but it doesn’t necessarily make them proportionate or constructive.
Not like Japan was practically annihilated by nuclear bombs and innocent humans melted into nothing with their…
I don’t disagree that the history is well known, or that denial and lack of accountability at an institutional level are still serious issues. My point was never about excusing the past or asking anyone to forget it.
Where I differ is in shifting the weight of that unresolved accountability onto an individual actor, based on a comment made years ago and then amplified through media framing. Asking for clarification is reasonable. Treating silence or delay as moral failure is where I become cautious.
Acknowledgement matters, but so does proportionality. If accountability leaves no room for reflection, learning, or growth without public pressure, it risks becoming punitive rather than constructive. That’s the distinction I was trying to make.
I’m not sure if that was meant rhetorically, but it raises an important question, where does it end? Accountability…
I understood the sarcasm. My response wasn’t about missing it, it was about the message it reinforces. Even sarcastic comments can contribute to pile-ons in heated discussions. Pointing that out is a choice to focus on impact, not a failure to understand tone.
I think this is part of the issue. Every country teaches history differently, and unless someone studies it in…
This is where I differ. Asking for clarification is reasonable, but treating silence as guilt makes forgiveness conditional. I was arguing for space to learn and grow, not public performances of apology.
Yes, war leaves deep scars and there are many things that should never be forgotten. But I also believe remembering…
I understand the need for acknowledgement, but forgiveness that is indefinitely withheld until certain actions occur feels more like punishment than reconciliation. My point was about leaving room for growth, not denying harm.
Being slim is good, but not anorexic.
I understand why sensitivities are heightened, especially given the lack of sustained acknowledgement at a state level. At the same time, allowing every individual incident to escalate in proportion to that broader failure risks blurring responsibility rather than resolving it.
Wanting clarification is a reasonable expectation. Treating silence as justification for punishment is where I remain cautious. That approach may explain reactions, but it doesn’t necessarily make them proportionate or constructive.
Where I differ is in shifting the weight of that unresolved accountability onto an individual actor, based on a comment made years ago and then amplified through media framing. Asking for clarification is reasonable. Treating silence or delay as moral failure is where I become cautious.
Acknowledgement matters, but so does proportionality. If accountability leaves no room for reflection, learning, or growth without public pressure, it risks becoming punitive rather than constructive. That’s the distinction I was trying to make.