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Why are the responders here so triggered by Pincolino's negative reaction? It's allowed that someone doesn't like a drama, it doesn't hurt you or your enjoyment. Netizens today are so damn reactionary... you must like what I like or I can't cope lol

The breakdown of religions in South Korea today is approx. 51% non-religious, 31% Christian, 17% Buddhist, 1% other. There are millions of Korean Christians, they've been around for a few generations now.

Christianity was introduced to Korea in the 1500s-1700s but was heavily persecuted as it was at odds with their Confucian culture. It was tolerated from the late 1800s onwards.
Here's a summary of Christians in Korea...
Late 19th and early 20th centuries: Protestant missionaries arrived in larger numbers and established educational and medical institutions.
Link to nationalism: Christianity became closely associated with Korean nationalism as many saw it as a pathway to modernization and a way to maintain cultural identity amidst Japanese colonial attempts to suppress Korean culture (ie 1910-1945).
Key institutions: Missionaries like Horace Allen and Horace Underwood helped establish key institutions like Severance Hospital and Yonsei University.
Post-Korean War: The Christian population in South Korea grew rapidly after the war. Many Christians from the north fled to the south, and the state later enacted measures that further marginalized indigenous shamanism, strengthening Christianity.
Modern day: Christianity is a major religion in South Korea, with millions of Protestants and Catholics. It remains intertwined with national identity for many and is actively involved in global mission work.

Have you tried The Red Sleeve? Junho was outstanding in that one. I liked Rain or Shine too.

I'm pretty disgusted by the panelists making fun of the participants whenever they're being shy, awkward, saying the wrong thing, making a poor decision, etc. These are people, not K-drama characters. I know they have to try and make the show entertaining, but picking on and laughing at socially awkward people is really below the belt. It would have been a vastly better show if there'd been a counselling session featured in each episode, which would have been useful for the participants and viewers in the same situation.

Can say the same for Ha Neul clearly wanting Jimin. In Florence she practically bullied him into not friend-zoning her, yet she's never sent him a message. She's sticking with her safe pick of Chan Hyeong while constantly eyeing off Jimin and trying to make him spend time with her.

It's on Rakuten Viki outside of Korea and South-East Asia

I totally agree with you, it's down to poor writing. They're creating some lame, silly moments to try and advance the plot. Especially noticeable in episodes 9 and 10. I enjoyed the first eight episodes, but now it feels messy and slapsticky.

I fast forwarded through most of the commentary, it didn't add much to the show.

stop being an ar*ehole

As lilili posted above, Joseon era Korea had it's own erotica, it didn't borrow from an unrelated culture... "The drama is inspired by real erotic art during the Joseon era: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chunhwa"

It's not meant to be taken too seriously ;-)

Still want to dig the knife in and twist it after his explanation and apology. If you're not a Knetz yourself, you sure sound like one.

Turns out none of the above. No established actor would touch this drama now after what's happened to Sung-hoon, and plenty of them would be his acquaintances and friends.

Pretty sure it wasn't solely his decision, despite what's been reported. He would have felt pressured by the production company to leave as Knetizens have been giving him hell for his mistake.

So sad. RIP Song Jae-rim.

You need to get outside for some fresh air, your imagination is really working overtime. Go write a novel since you love fiction so much.

I think it's only available in Korean at the moment, a translated version would be great to read. The original title is Things that Come After Love by Gong Ji-yeong and Hitonari Tsuji

Excellent movie, Kim Woo Bin at his finest. It could definitely be made into a 16-episode sequel and I really hope it does.

I can empathise with Je-hoon's experience of ischaemic cholitis. I had it a few years ago and it's excruciatingly painful. Fortunately, I didn't require surgery. I hope he remains fit and healthy so he can enjoy his life and work. Such a wonderful actor.