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and what does this have to do with the actual article?

good pick up. Looks great on both actresses, don't you think?

good, I really enjoyed S1.

Yeah, well, not everything is for everyone. Hopefully, you’ll find something more to your taste next time—one that you'll enjoy enough to give a more positive review!

Only because of the Chinese media regulations - seems that they are looking for a way around it.
https://youtu.be/1MO8WPA9WnI

There is an actor/character missing from this list and should be acknowledged. Lee Su-Ho who is the child actor Cheon Yeon Su is missing. I can't find him in the MDL db, but he is on the Asian wiki website. https://asianwiki.com/Lee_Su-Ho_(2017)
So, does anyone know how to add him to the list?

Lee Se Young is simply doing her job—and doing it brilliantly.

The characters' push-pull dynamic isn't the fault of the actress. I've seen her in various roles, and she consistently delivers strong performances. The issue lies with the scriptwriters, as they are responsible for storyboarding their ideas and providing the context for these interactions.

That means the FML actor is doing a brilliant /excellent job.

I think the character actor is excellent, because his role is not that nice and you hate him. So his job is done

I think the saseang (plural) have a major issue and need counselling. They seem to be removed from reality. I loved my idols as a young woman too, but never to the point of stalking them. @katgotyourtongue - you are correct they are stalking .

Thanks for letting me know! From what I’ve seen, your English is great!

but it is ageism to prefer a younger actor over an older actor when the role calls for an older person if that is what is being discussed in these posts.

I was agreeing with you.

ageism is alive and kicking?

Yes, I agree—we're only young for such a short time, and appreciating the beauty of the human body is something universal. It's worth noting that the taboo against women exposing their breasts in South Korea is predominantly cultural, rooted in Confucian values and societal expectations. Religion plays a more secondary or indirect role in shaping these norms.

Nice chatting.

Sorry, I made a bad joke earlier. On a more serious note, though, it is sexism, given that society widely accepts males being topless but sexualises women when they are topless. For example, K-dramas, which often reflect Korean culture, highlight how societal expectations emphasise modesty for women, making toplessness or revealing clothing more taboo compared to men. This reflects how cultural values, combined with patriarchal structures, reinforce the sexualisation and policing of women’s bodies.

The disparity in societal treatment of men and women being topless is rooted in deeply ingrained gender norms and cultural values. Shirtless scenes with male leads in dramas, often justified as "fan service," highlight how men’s bodies are often normalised or idealised, while women in similar situations are subjected to scrutiny or objectification. This double standard reflects the broader societal tendency to objectify women’s bodies and restrict their choices.

Lol. Somewhat titilating?
Oh, I couldn't help myself

I know that feeling. I was in Vietnam when I started to watch The tale of Lady Ok, only to find that it isn't available in Australia.

Thank you. I’ll perservere