AnanyaS

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I share your unpopular opinion about BTIMFL. Honestly I didn't enjoy it as much as everyone else. That's not to say that I disliked the show, but I didn't understand why it was so popular. That being said though, I included them on the list because a LOT of people loved that couple, and I was trying to be more objective while writing the article.
As far as Ho Rang & Won Seok relationship, I think it was because they were too different. Their mindset were too different. Neither of them were wrong for wanting what they did. But the stuff Ho Rang did with manipulating Won Seok into proposing, when she knew that's not what he wanted. By making them end together I think the writer was trying for an ideal end, like despite everything they still ended up with each other. Bit that clashed with the whole realistic theme the drama had going. I think that's why it didn't sit too well with the viewers.

For a lakorn that was announced way back in 2015, they are sure taking their sweet time in premiering it (-_-;)
Rumors are it's going to air in Feb. Definitely hope so. *Fingers crossed* ʕ•ٹ•ʔ

I hope you get well soon, chingu.
I'm planning to start this drama soon, I hope I love it as much as everyone else.
And yeah, you've still got 7 weeks, plenty of time!

Yup, I feel the same!

I've been "kinda" away from MDL for a few days, so I didn't get to see this before. You finally wrote the article!! (I'm also looking forward to your My Golden Life article, if you decide to do it).
Really good article! I haven't started the drama yet, but this makes me want to.

The unnecessary angst... dropped it :/

Best Screenwriter (and for which show?)
- Choi Ran (Black)

Best Director(and for which show?)
- Kim Cheol Kyu (Chicago Typewriter)
- Lee Jae Hoon (Chief Kim)

Best Korean Drama of 2017:
-Chicago Typewriter
-Circle
- Black

Best Korean Movie of 2017: N/A

Best Mini Series/Web Drama: The Happy Loner

Best Romance Drama:

Best Comedy Drama:
-Chief Kim
-Avenger's Social Club

Best Romantic/Comedy Drama:
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Best Historical/Sageuk Drama:
- Chicago Typewriter (it's part historical)

Best Family Drama:
- Father Is strange

Best Action/Thriller/Suspense Drama:
- Black
- Circle
- Defendant

Best Melodrama:
- Defendant (although the 'melodrama' tag is missing, so not sure if this applies)

Best Actor:
- Ji Sung (Defendant)
- Song Seung Heon (Black)

Best Actress:
- Lee Yoori (Father is Strange)
- Lee Si Young (The Guardians)

Best Supporting Actor:
- Dong Ha (Chief Kim)
- Kim Won Hae (Black, SWDBS, WYWS)
- Jo Jae Yun (Defendant, Black)


Best Supporting Actress:
- Shin Hye Sun (Stranger)

Best Up and Coming Actor of 2017:
- Jun Ho
- Dong Ha

Best Up and Coming Actress of 2017:
- Lee El

Best Villain:
- Uhm Ki Joon as Cha Min Ho(Defendant)

Best Idol Actor(or Actress):
- Park Hyung Shik

Best Couple:
-Byun Mi Young & Ahn Joong Hee (Father Is Strange)
- Ahn Min Hyuk & Do Bong Soon (SWDBS)

Best Bromance:
-Chief Kim & Seo Yeol (Chief Kim)
- Han Se Ju & Yoo Jin Oh (Chicago Typewiter)
- Shin Cheol Shik & Jeong Woo (Defendant)

Best OST:
- AMEN (The Guardians)
- Dream (Go Back Couple)
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@elvirad's theories made the most sense. Also, I agree with you on your view of the scene about Joon being there when she died. That's exactly what i thought of too at that scene.

Thank you :)

I know what you mean, I loved their chemistry in Kleun Cheewit.
But I don't think they were koo-jins. As far as I know, they were never termed that way. I have limited knowledge of Thai ET, so I can be totally wrong here, but the way I get it, since Yaya is already koo-jin with Nadech, she can't with Mark? And Mark is already koo-jin with Kim.

I enjoy a good time travel drama every now and then too! And 2017 seems to be filled with those :p
Thank you! Glad that you liked the article! :)

No offense taken :)
I do get what you mean. All these tropes are quite outdated and cliché. While I do love watching them despite that, I understand why one might get tired/ bored of them.

Thank you, thank you (^^)
Glad you liked the article :)

I agree with you on the fact that it seems somewhat unrealistic that both Ha Ram & Oh Man Soo survived that.
As for Black, they already showed that for yet unknown reasons, he's stuck in Moo Gang's body. So, no matter how many times anyone tries to kill him off, he'll live. I'm sure they'll divulge the reasons in upcoming eps.

Thank you ^^
I hope you give this a try, it's such a beautiful drama :)

XD
Loved your review, as always!

Didn't get a notification for your reply...weird.
Anyway, I agree with you on the GR and Ha Ram thing. Let's see how the writers play it out...

There were two boys? Did i miss that part?

And yes, this was really helpful. Just reading everyone's speculations helps :)

OMG, I agree with you so so much! I ship the GR & Ha Ram too. Moo gang & her just doesn't make sense (to me), 'cause he's already in love with the doctor.
This ship will probably not end happily, but for now, I'm really looking forward to their scenes!