StimulateTheCore

Yes she is top tier in comedy, drama and literally every other non-historical genre but whatever was going on in Arang and the Magistrate (2012) had missed the mark by a landslide!

Please god absolutely no! Please! She is infinitely better on so many aspects and levels in non-historical shows.

Kinda looking forward to this for Park Bo Gum 👀

It's funny how you accuse me of insecurity while your entire rant screams of desperation to defend someone you’ve never met. Just because the media labels someone as 'angelic' or 'Korea's First Love' doesn’t mean everyone has to bow down and agree. We all know that fame and beauty are subjective by design, and just because the industry hypes her up doesn’t automatically make her flawless in everyone’s eyes. There’s no such thing as a universal beauty—some people simply don’t see what you see, and that’s okay. A reality check is mandatory sometimes. It's not 'hate' just because it’s not drenched in adoration. You’re throwing insults and vulgarity at me, yet somehow think you’re defending kindness. It’s ironic, really. You accuse me of being below her level, yet your words reflect the kind of shallow pedestal worship that poisons real conversations. I’m not here to tear her down—I’m expressing my frustration after spending hundreds of hours on projects involving her, it’s hard not to feel frustrated when someone’s presence is the sole reason that sours the entire experience. Avoiding these projects isn't always an option because there's often more to be learned, enjoyed, or explored in the medium that is Korean drama, but when a single factor taints the overall experience, it provoke negative emotions and frustration. I understand that fans want a peaceful space, but open dialogue—even uncomfortable or critical—should be part of any fandom or public figure’s environment. Maybe after all I was too blunt and proud, and should have sugar-coated my words in a better way.

I don't typically go out of my way to comment on cast members I dislike either. This is the only one out of thousandths of cast members I've seen over the years. But after spending hundreds of hours on projects involving her, it’s hard not to feel frustrated when someone’s presence is the sole reason that sours the entire experience. Avoiding these projects isn't always an option because there's often more to be learned, enjoyed, or explored in the medium that is Korean drama, but when a single factor taints the overall experience, it provoke negative emotions and frustration. I understand that fans want a peaceful space, but open dialogue—even uncomfortable or critical—should be part of any fandom or public figure’s environment. Maybe after all I was too blunt and proud, and should have sugar-coated my words in a better way.

I don't typically go out of my way to comment on cast members I dislike either. This is the only one out of thousandths of cast members I've seen over the years. But after spending hundreds of hours on projects involving her, it’s hard not to feel frustrated when someone’s presence is the sole reason that sours the entire experience. Avoiding these projects isn't always an option because there's often more to be learned, enjoyed, or explored in the medium that is Korean drama, but when a single factor taints the overall experience, it provoke negative emotions and frustration. I understand that fans want a peaceful space, but open dialogue—even uncomfortable or critical—should be part of any fandom or public figure’s environment. Maybe after all I was too blunt and proud, and should have sugar-coated my words in a better way.

Free speech exists so that people can share their thoughts, even if they don’t fit into the narrative of hyper-positivity or adoration. Not everyone has to agree with popular opinions, and it's dangerous to live in a bubble where only 'positive' views are allowed, especially when that positivity becomes more about suppressing dissent. Not every criticism is 'appearance-shaming' or defamatory, we should also not censor every opinion that doesn’t align with a fan club’s narrative.

I think you went soft on it and gave it too many passes.

Yeah, it's cute but it's extremely generic and manufactured.

Indeed, Lee Joon Gi is a literal god to worship and to pray to.

Another victim to the institution of marriage

The same repeated formula. It's an okay drama with a little less than okay ending for no reason.

It wasn't worth going through 62 episodes for it.

To describe it simply... It was a giant disappointment...

I couldn't quite connect with this series on several levels. It had some good visuals and an ambitious story, but when it came to the execution, it stumbled pretty hard. The pacing felt way too slow, dragging on with these super long episodes that struggled.
Character development, which is crucial for a good drama, felt disappointingly shallow. The important characters just didn't get the depth they needed, making them feel kind of distant and undeveloped. The romance was generally bad and forced, lacking that genuine chemistry that should've pulled at the heartstrings.
The story itself got a bit messy sometimes, throwing in inconsistent mythological bits that interrupted the anything. Even though "Goblin" had its moments of grandeur and some heartfelt acting, it couldn't keep up a consistently engaging storyline or build compelling character arcs.

I've never been this devastated over hearing a celebrity passing away :(

People don't understand how big of a lose this is. This is the biggest lost in the industry for a long time. It's almost impossible to find this level of talent with the newer generation, and I have no hope for the future of these soft looking mediocre talented boys. You may pick any random project from Lee Sun Kyun catalogue and he will always deliver an excellent performance bringing his character to life instead of relying solely on charming looks. R.I.P Lee Sun Kyun ❤

Main roles based off talents? Maybe, about 50% while the other 50% is a handful of other factors. Have you seen her in "The Emperor: Owner of the Mask"? Arguably, the worst cast member in that show.

I don't have a beauty standard to look for. It's the equivalence of the uncanny valley sensation you might get from encountering a complete stranger. Unsettling distorted version of reality. Note that I didn't specify the degree of beauty/ugliness but rather expressed my dislike of her "face and looks". Hence, when she's attached to a project it's a spontaneous turn off.

I don't have a beauty standard to look for. It's the equivalence of the uncanny valley sensation you might get from encountering a complete stranger. Unsettling distorted version of reality. Note that I didn't specify the degree of beauty/ugliness but rather expressed my dislike of her "face and looks". Hence, when she's attached to a project it's a spontaneous turn off.