Guys, I an new to cdrama world, Iv been watching kdrama almost 10 years now and all the stories are the same and…
SO many really good ones out there! For modern day, the ones you mention are some of the best there is. The Best Thing was also very good this year. But honestly, The First Frost is probably my favorite modern cdrama I've watched and nothing much compares (except Hidden Love, but it had a completely different vibe). It was just so well done. You might also check out Amidst a Snowstorm of Love.
Ep 18 and omfg, i know it's only a drama but i'm seriously feeling second hand embarrassment about calling the…
I think part of it is oblivious - he's literally lived his whole life in war and is established to avoid women and taverns. I don't think this guy has any romantic experience. And I think part of it is avoidance. It's too late for him, he already loves her, but he's avoiding confronting that because of guilt attached to the deaths of his grandfather, father, and brother.
Does anyone know why in episode 3 of drama does the FL say "Wei shao deserves death" and what she thought he did…
I think you're taking it way too literally. She was trying to gauge her ex-fiance's temperament and what he was willing to do as collateral damage, already suspecting his plan with the fire and knowing it would not JUST hurt soldiers and Wei Shao. She knew no argument against using the fire on WS would work, so she used that to show she's on the same page: "Hey, yes I also think Wei Shao deserves whatever happens (whether she does or not) but THE PEOPLE are innocent". And then his response told her everything she feared, and that was the moment she knew she had to work against him and help WS. Because she cares very much for the people. I don't think she ever really desired WS's death; she knew the alliance with him was key, and was still trying to mastermind how to get around his hatred to make it work, but dealing with the sulfur and stopping what her ex had planned took precedence. IMO.
I couldn't agree more. I read a lot, and I struggle sometimes when characters are just given the window dressing…
He was SHOCKED she picked him! And then he was running to save her I think before he even consciously made the decision. The whole thing was just so well acted. You could feel her internal conflict: like, she does NOT like or trust the ex-fiance, but at the same time, the last thing she knew, WS gave an order to "kill her for morale". It was a total leap of faith to trust that he wouldn't kill her. I think that's part of why she loses it emotionally and slaps him and then hides and cries, lol. All of that fear and tension had to go somewhere, and I feel like her reaction was so real and genuine. And his shock was also so real and hilarious! Such a man response. "WTH, woman, I just saved your life!" But then he figures out she needs a minute and stares at his Generals until they get the hint and leave them alone.
That whole scene has got to be one of the best turning point moments ever filmed. Super dramatic, super emotional, pays off all of the distrust and push and pull between them previously, hits the trope. Just great job to the whole team: writers, director, actors, everyone.
As for the novel, I've read some spoilers from it in these comments, and I have to say, I vastly prefer the drama WS. He gets to be everything we love in this type of hero, with real nuance and feeling that makes it work. The novel for me, takes it too far.
I think WS character actually showed remorse and wanted to stay as far away from her was a good sign of how he…
Yes, exactly! Both of them were harmed by the incident. And you're right, most dramas gloss over something like this, but this one called out the reactions and impact on both of them and showed them each dealing with it.
And yes, I agree the advisor nudges WS more. QX is more emotionally available, while WS has spent his life shoving all emotions aside except his hatred and grief. He needs to extra help to allow himself to open up and be vulnerable.
That whole scene has got to be one of the best turning point moments ever filmed. Super dramatic, super emotional, pays off all of the distrust and push and pull between them previously, hits the trope. Just great job to the whole team: writers, director, actors, everyone.
As for the novel, I've read some spoilers from it in these comments, and I have to say, I vastly prefer the drama WS. He gets to be everything we love in this type of hero, with real nuance and feeling that makes it work. The novel for me, takes it too far.
And yes, I agree the advisor nudges WS more. QX is more emotionally available, while WS has spent his life shoving all emotions aside except his hatred and grief. He needs to extra help to allow himself to open up and be vulnerable.