This drama fell flat at a few points and I didn't like the last three episodes, but overall it was a nice watch. Ayana Go and Aragaki Yui were excellent together
Man, I just realized this is Kang So Ra's only romantic lead role, so far. Odd.
If you can get past the episode count (it seems pretty daunting at first) I highly recommend ugly alert, especially if you're a fan of hers. I didn't expect I'd be binging a show with so many episodes in my free time, but here we are
I've added this to my Plan-to-watch list but is it actually a great drama? I'm so happy there's…
It's unlike anything I've ever watched before and has probably spoiled dramas for me forever. Hu Ge and Wang Kai both give masterpiece performances - I'm not sure the word great even does this drama enough service
Keep in mind it has a slow start for some people. I enjoyed it from the beginning, but it didn't have me contemplating locking myself in my room and skipping meals / sleep until episode 20 or so
I was also an English major, so I know exactly how you feel about that. I think it becomes even more difficult since Asian dramas have a very broad international audience - quite a bit can (and often is) lost in translation
I don't think it's the focus of the drama, nor do I think it has anything to do with the title. I was just answering the original question because you made it sound like there is no love story - there is, and it does get a good amount of screentime. It's not a romantic comedy and the plot would move without it, but i'd argue that (especially in Seo Jeong's case) it's central to the characters growth and does add dimension to the story.
I think the best love stories in kdramas take place in the background and help the characters grow, instead of providing the primary conflict via misunderstandings or other cliches. I don't think this drama would have the same impact without the love story, but I could understand why you might disagree with that.
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I needed that this morning, thanks
Keep in mind it has a slow start for some people. I enjoyed it from the beginning, but it didn't have me contemplating locking myself in my room and skipping meals / sleep until episode 20 or so
I think the best love stories in kdramas take place in the background and help the characters grow, instead of providing the primary conflict via misunderstandings or other cliches. I don't think this drama would have the same impact without the love story, but I could understand why you might disagree with that.