I think cdramas should take a turn to by talking some serious issues happening there instead of only those God…
Yep. The Kdrama industry discovered what the Western industry has forgoten: live-action fiction as a medium for exposing social and political issues.
It's why Kdrama is attracting because it is resonating with everyone globally.
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Yep, it's a big risk. They have to play with well so the Party won't intervene. I think in her case, the Party can't deny that mental health is a real issue so they haven't stopped her.
I think cdramas should take a turn to by talking some serious issues happening there instead of only those God…
It's too dangerous in PRC to write about social and political issues. It probably won't get approved. Unless they can prove it will benefit the State to expose the maltreatment of their talents. But then again, it will send the message that it is okay to raise such issues, which the Party doesn't like their people doing.
It is sad that they can't do anything about it on the mainstream level. Maybe indie but likely overseas.
Depending on which side you are onāabsolute abolition or remove only the excessive onesāairing this episode…
Anyway. It is also correct that the law originated from Rome. It was codefied by my favourite Roman Emperor, Emperor Justinian in Ā«Corpus Juris CivilisĀ».
All States in the world today adopted it. However, there are different levels of amendments to update it to today's sensitivities.
For example, here in the Philippines, instead of completely aboshing the entire immunity of relatives in intra-family financial cases, like what was depicted in E08, provisions were added so it can be bypassed.
That is what the December 31, 2025 deadline is about in South Korea. To give a chance to only correct the obsolete ones but still retain those that makes sense. We don't know what effects it will have if the entirety is abolished. It's actually scary.
I mean, these laws were invented for a reason, the best course is we should update it for our times. The main reason the Romans deemed it necessary to create laws protecting the family is because if the family unit breaks, the society and the State will suffer as well.
But we know now that we can update some provisions without putting the family unit in danger. However, abolishing it entirely is like abolishing all laws. It can open up the family unit to all sorts of cases and lead to numerous broken family units, and the one that will suffer is society and the State.
If that happens, we might have to resort to human cloning and test tube babies. Especially for a country already suffering from low birth rates.
Yes, it really is hard to strike a balance. We don't want exploitations, but at the same time, we need to ensure a healthy and functioning family unit.
E08Actually, that Korean law was declared unconstitutional in 2024 (or was it 2025?). The National Assembly was…
Depending on which side you are onāabsolute abolition or remove only the excessive onesāairing this episode on December 28, 2025 was a good move for those in favour of absolute abolition. š
But then again, the politicians often surprises everyone.
Actually, that Korean law was declared unconstitutional in 2024 (or was it 2025?). The National Assembly was given by the court up to December 31, 2025 to amend it, otherwise, that entire law will be permanently suspended and invalidated.
So far, there are no updates if the National Assembly is working on it. They're busy with all the political issues. The deadline will likely pass and by January 1, 2026, that law will be unconstitutional forever in South Korea.
If anything, it's much better to amend it so not all provisions are removed. This is usually how laws are updated to catch up with the times. But if they don't pass anything by the deadline, all of it will be forever gone.
have they completely given up on due processes and replace the rest of the show with feel good speeches?
I doubt the show was about serious court proceedings, it never gave that vibe from the start. So, no, they haven't given up anything, it's the way it was written from the start.
Have you watched the previous episodes? Like the two Koreas sharing the same boundaries? Those arguments will never happen in real life. It was completely ridiculous. In no country will that argument win a court case anywhere, not even in China who always favor the citizens before the capitalists.
Don't take the court proceedings seriously. Just enjoy the show, really. Just laugh.
It is understandable that YJS was just trying to make the variety show more fun and challenging. But remember…
That's not an excuse to violate the rules of the game. As you yourself said, "it will ruin the show's message". As I mentioned before, the memories he gave those kids was one they'll always talk about how YJS decided for himself who gets replaced in the bonus round which resulted in them not getting the rewads they wanted.
It doesn't matter if they received consolation prizes off-camera, they will always remember that if their choice of who to replace, they would've gotten the prizes. So, yes, as you've said, "it is all about making memories", "soā¦" YJS indeed gave them memories to talk about.
In addition, in that same episode, the celebrity guest volunteered to pay for the prizes. The hosts told him it is not allowed. Even if off-camera, they wouldn't give them the prizes.
Consider this. If they are indeed giving consolation prizes off-camera, or actually giving the real prizes off-camera, why is it not a single soul leaked it yet? NDA? Afraid of getting sued? No.
Do you seriously think no one would've noticed they received gifts far more than what was shown in the episodes and they kept silent about it? Do you seriously think they would lie when their neighbors, friends, and families, know those regular people wouldn't spend their income for those items or can't afford it?
And those people wouldn't tell it to another person and that person to another person that, "Hey, did you know? They actually give the real prizes off-camera, let's write to Whenever Possible!" Or, "Remember episode 4 of Whenever Possible? They're relatives, they didn't get the prizes but off-camera YJS gave them something of equal value".
Nothing of that sort has surfaced to this day, which means the show is very serious that no one can give consolation prizes or anything off-camera. Otherwise, the whole premise of Whenever Possible will collapse, and it will trap them in controversies.
LOL. Even YJS wouldn't want to be obligated to spend for consolation prizes even off-camera. Being wealthy doesn't mean you treat everyone.
Which only brings us back to the memories they'll forever talk about. IF ONLY ā¦ they might have won. Follow the rules. It is not about whether they're good at games or not.
If you're looking for sense or logic about their superpowers, read this.Heavy spoilers!
In creative writing, one thing you'll learn is how important it is to have an antithesis to everything. It can be a foe, a weakness, or some mechanics or rules. Characters should never ever be perfect, otherwise, it will be boring.
Cashero's antithesis is that they have to pay a steep price to use their superpowers yet for little gain.
- ML: Pay a lot of money to use minimal super strength - 2ML: Get drunk to activate his superpower, he's paying through health - 2FL: She needs to eat sweets for calories. She'll eventually pay for it through her health - The seer old guy: To see the future, he pays with his memories (past) - Time traveler: A broken clock is needed to activate and only for 1 minute!!! And whoever is sent to the past will pay with a few years of their lifespan
Instead of them having an antithesis mortal enemy, or having a weakness, they have to pay a high price for little gain everytime they need to use their superpowers.
Sounds unfair? Shouldn't it be equal?
That was the common approach. But with the popularity of OP (overpowered) genre, it's clear that such an unequal approach is possible.
Remember, in the OP genre, the character often has a very minimal antithesisāthat's why they're OP. Cashero simply reversed that mechanic, they're still OP but not overpowered, their superpowers are overpriced.
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It's why Kdrama is attracting because it is resonating with everyone globally.
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Yep, it's a big risk. They have to play with well so the Party won't intervene. I think in her case, the Party can't deny that mental health is a real issue so they haven't stopped her.
It is sad that they can't do anything about it on the mainstream level. Maybe indie but likely overseas.
Don't repeat our mistake, hahaha. 15 years, we kept on holding back, Fate got tired of waiting. LOL.
All States in the world today adopted it. However, there are different levels of amendments to update it to today's sensitivities.
For example, here in the Philippines, instead of completely aboshing the entire immunity of relatives in intra-family financial cases, like what was depicted in E08, provisions were added so it can be bypassed.
That is what the December 31, 2025 deadline is about in South Korea. To give a chance to only correct the obsolete ones but still retain those that makes sense. We don't know what effects it will have if the entirety is abolished. It's actually scary.
I mean, these laws were invented for a reason, the best course is we should update it for our times. The main reason the Romans deemed it necessary to create laws protecting the family is because if the family unit breaks, the society and the State will suffer as well.
But we know now that we can update some provisions without putting the family unit in danger. However, abolishing it entirely is like abolishing all laws. It can open up the family unit to all sorts of cases and lead to numerous broken family units, and the one that will suffer is society and the State.
If that happens, we might have to resort to human cloning and test tube babies. Especially for a country already suffering from low birth rates.
Yes, it really is hard to strike a balance. We don't want exploitations, but at the same time, we need to ensure a healthy and functioning family unit.
But then again, the politicians often surprises everyone.
Actually, that Korean law was declared unconstitutional in 2024 (or was it 2025?). The National Assembly was given by the court up to December 31, 2025 to amend it, otherwise, that entire law will be permanently suspended and invalidated.
So far, there are no updates if the National Assembly is working on it. They're busy with all the political issues. The deadline will likely pass and by January 1, 2026, that law will be unconstitutional forever in South Korea.
If anything, it's much better to amend it so not all provisions are removed. This is usually how laws are updated to catch up with the times. But if they don't pass anything by the deadline, all of it will be forever gone.
Have you watched the previous episodes? Like the two Koreas sharing the same boundaries? Those arguments will never happen in real life. It was completely ridiculous. In no country will that argument win a court case anywhere, not even in China who always favor the citizens before the capitalists.
Don't take the court proceedings seriously. Just enjoy the show, really. Just laugh.
It doesn't matter if they received consolation prizes off-camera, they will always remember that if their choice of who to replace, they would've gotten the prizes. So, yes, as you've said, "it is all about making memories", "soā¦" YJS indeed gave them memories to talk about.
In addition, in that same episode, the celebrity guest volunteered to pay for the prizes. The hosts told him it is not allowed. Even if off-camera, they wouldn't give them the prizes.
Consider this. If they are indeed giving consolation prizes off-camera, or actually giving the real prizes off-camera, why is it not a single soul leaked it yet? NDA? Afraid of getting sued? No.
Do you seriously think no one would've noticed they received gifts far more than what was shown in the episodes and they kept silent about it? Do you seriously think they would lie when their neighbors, friends, and families, know those regular people wouldn't spend their income for those items or can't afford it?
And those people wouldn't tell it to another person and that person to another person that, "Hey, did you know? They actually give the real prizes off-camera, let's write to Whenever Possible!" Or, "Remember episode 4 of Whenever Possible? They're relatives, they didn't get the prizes but off-camera YJS gave them something of equal value".
Nothing of that sort has surfaced to this day, which means the show is very serious that no one can give consolation prizes or anything off-camera. Otherwise, the whole premise of Whenever Possible will collapse, and it will trap them in controversies.
LOL. Even YJS wouldn't want to be obligated to spend for consolation prizes even off-camera. Being wealthy doesn't mean you treat everyone.
Which only brings us back to the memories they'll forever talk about. IF ONLY ā¦ they might have won. Follow the rules. It is not about whether they're good at games or not.
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Cashero's antithesis is that they have to pay a steep price to use their superpowers yet for little gain.
- ML: Pay a lot of money to use minimal super strength
- 2ML: Get drunk to activate his superpower, he's paying through health
- 2FL: She needs to eat sweets for calories. She'll eventually pay for it through her health
- The seer old guy: To see the future, he pays with his memories (past)
- Time traveler: A broken clock is needed to activate and only for 1 minute!!! And whoever is sent to the past will pay with a few years of their lifespan
Instead of them having an antithesis mortal enemy, or having a weakness, they have to pay a high price for little gain everytime they need to use their superpowers.
Sounds unfair? Shouldn't it be equal?
That was the common approach. But with the popularity of OP (overpowered) genre, it's clear that such an unequal approach is possible.
Remember, in the OP genre, the character often has a very minimal antithesisāthat's why they're OP. Cashero simply reversed that mechanic, they're still OP but not overpowered, their superpowers are overpriced.
And that's the sense and/or logic behind it.
Heavy spoilers!