The Butterfly

I thought the poor almost brother was cute. He hasn't done much. I'm hoping he gets more work in the future.

I scored it even lower than you. There was simply not enough time to develop the characters or story. Side couples weren't interesting. The main couple had potential but their story was rushed beyond belief. You have the right idea with a movie focusing on the main couple.

I have mixed feelings about this drama. I liked that the FL broke loose and started to do things that were important to her. I had to check my calendar to make sure it wasn’t 1950 instead of 2020 when the students and professors treated a 38 year old woman like she had one foot in the grave and was unworthy of a higher education, certain jobs and basic human dignity.

The ML was a wrist grabber and berater which was a turn-off. He was great when he acted like a grown-up. And as much as I applauded the FL she did seem to regress as the drama went on. And for me it was more of a noona romance. IRL she is several years older than the ML but comes across as much older and for me had one expression frozen on her face. Sadly, she was the weak link in regards to acting ability for me with a strong cast otherwise. I liked the overall story arc but had some reservations with some story elements and acting ability of the FL.

I loved Eternal Love and read the novel. Because the drama is in more of a chronological order I enjoyed it better.

I haven't found the Princess Agents book with an English translation. I would love to read it in order to have a proper ending for the drama and to fill in some gaps. Even with the drama's flaws, I loved most of it.

Thank you for sharing the Chinese novel to drama adaptions in this article. I really enjoyed it. :)

Thank you!

Bad on me for not reading the directions. Should have learned that by the 4th grade. I would add Han Seo Jin if I hadn't voted for someone else already.

I really try to only watch on legal sites. So for now, I'll wait on VIKI. I was just thankful VIKI picked it up. I was super excited when I saw they had. I'd checked many times on the site and even requested it from Netflix.

Love his pretty pouty lips :) Viki said four more days before the next 8 episodes are up but they usually take longer. The clock feels like it’s ticking in slow-mo.

I would totally watch that!

I miss Nokdu and the Lady Kim. Another great article. Thanks!

You convinced me. I’m caught up to episode 24 :) I am really enjoying this drama. It’s going to be a long week waiting on subs.

I did start feeling better about her. She had some serious human flaws in the beginning and she started evolving as well. RoboShin wasn't the only one learning how to be a better human. ;)

Then the fiancé started driving me batty. :D I'm hoping she learns how to be a better human as well.

Thank you to the lovely and illustrious writers who edify and entertain us. I appreciate the time you spend researching and editing your articles (and editing some more) to bring us topics that thrill and delight us or just cause us to think about a topic a little harder. Thank you to the editors who help make sure articles are polished and fit the proper format. Your team effort shows.

Long before I joined MDL I enjoyed the articles and they are one of the reasons I decided to sign on. They are a great selling point for this site. Again, thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives and drama schedules to open the door to new dramas and movies , actors and actresses and topics that are important or fun to think about. Your efforts, talents, and imaginations are gifts to us all. :)

Hi music friend! I agree!!!

I agree. They need a S2 stat! I enjoyed this twisty windy story even without any romance. Was kind of shipping the FL with the police lieutenant. He would need to come back to make me happy. :)

Thank you for this article! :)

I am enjoying this drama and really getting a kick out of Yi Seo. :) One of the things I'm grateful for is the inclusion of Kim To Ni. I live in a place with a great deal of diversity, and it's one of the things I miss in Asian dramas so I'm pleased to see Itaewon Class mix things up a little. And bravo for including a transgender character. I love the sweet chef, but miss her gray hair.

I'm looking forward to how things shake out in the end of this drama and seeing who lands on top. I'm rooting for the Little Brother to do well and curious to see if Yi Seo ends up running for President of the country. ;)

On my previous comment I forgot to add-Thank you for a beautifully written and "illustrated" article and for the chance to celebrate strong and more well-rounded female characters. :)

I’m 5 episodes in and she enrages me every time she’s on the screen. I’m hoping for some serious character development to happen stat.

I have watched three of those dramas because of a friend with impeccable taste. ;) And I agree with the characters you mentioned. I still have a couple more to watch and look forward to them.

When I first started watching Kdramas I almost quit because I watched some of the older ones and the women were for the most part helpless doormats that were made to suffer. Of course their long suffering and kind attitudes won over the cold male leads and completely changed them. uh-huh. Fortunately, they are starting to write more well-rounded FLs. The stony faced or abusive MLs aren't as prevalent either. One can only hope we are headed in the right direction.

I don't remember laughing that hard in a loooooong time. The oppa attack is classic. Probably because it rings true as well.