It depends on what is the message the writer and director wants to send.
You see, in the majority of Asian families, this is normal. It is tradition. It is expected for children, and they're expected to pass it on. What was shown so far is still nothing compared to what actually happens in real life.
If the writer and director wants to send the message that the new generation should “walk out on their family”, then they'll probably show that early. But they will have to tackle the advantages and disadvantages of turning your back on them. Not just the fallout, but also the impact on the person themselves.
If they want to portray how important your family is, then she either will not turn her back on them or after doing so she will come back and ask for their forgiveness.
You have to remember to view it in the lens of a Korean, their culture, values, and modern society. If you are a Filipino, you'll definitely understand and relate to the show because ironically, Korean and Filipino culture and traditions have a lot of parallels and overlaps when it comes to family (and hierarchy).
Non-Asians, or in this case, non-Koreans who doesn't have a similar culture, just don't see it and assume it is "fiction". But, stories like this are usually inspired by real life stories. A good writer can turn a true-to-life story into fiction, without anyone realising the truth behind it.
Or, maybe the writer coincidentally depicted something that is actually common and haven't realised it. Then again, almsot all writers were inspired of something. ;)
So, yeah, it depends on what lesson and message they want to send to the audience.
Clearly this writer have been watching too much Fast and Furious and take the meaning of 'family' too far! No…
You don't need to watch "too much" FF to know and understand that there are families wherein one or two children carries their family on their back.
^_^
It's actually normal if you are Asian, especially an Asian from Asia-Pacific (ASEAN + CJK).
> It's going to be 30 episodes of seeing Hyo Shim struggle, cry, be exhausted, chased by a loan shark, embarrassed and shamed down while seeing misogyny at it's finest on full display. I can't, I'll check this out again in 8 episodes to see if I've been proven wrong or of there has been any improvement...
At least it's only 30 episodes. In real life, most will take it to their grave and pass it on.
And it is very, very, very, hard to get out of that trap.
Da Mi's real mother is the rich woman who's project was denied? But she grew up with her adoptive parents?
If I heard the Korean correctly, Da Mi's adoptive mother is her real mother's sister who was probably disowned? I think I heard her adoptive mother call her real mother "unnie".
Anyone have a relationship chart or something? ^_^
It's probably a nostalgia for actor Shin Eun Kyung, seeing how she worked with the writer and the director for The Last Empress and The Penthouse., and being in the set that looks like The Last Empress and acting the same character roles.
Basically, the grandfather is staying aloof with the FL, so he can stay focus on his quest in proving the Assemblyman…
Yep. He did things for a reason, and a very valid one IMO. I mean, if you are going to suspect a powerful person, it's always better to keep everyone else at arms length to avoid getting them involved. But deep inside, it's painful and very heavy.
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Now, everyone is a suspect.
A serial killer with that much patience and cunning is a very dangerous person.
You see, in the majority of Asian families, this is normal. It is tradition. It is expected for children, and they're expected to pass it on. What was shown so far is still nothing compared to what actually happens in real life.
If the writer and director wants to send the message that the new generation should “walk out on their family”, then they'll probably show that early. But they will have to tackle the advantages and disadvantages of turning your back on them. Not just the fallout, but also the impact on the person themselves.
If they want to portray how important your family is, then she either will not turn her back on them or after doing so she will come back and ask for their forgiveness.
You have to remember to view it in the lens of a Korean, their culture, values, and modern society. If you are a Filipino, you'll definitely understand and relate to the show because ironically, Korean and Filipino culture and traditions have a lot of parallels and overlaps when it comes to family (and hierarchy).
Non-Asians, or in this case, non-Koreans who doesn't have a similar culture, just don't see it and assume it is "fiction". But, stories like this are usually inspired by real life stories. A good writer can turn a true-to-life story into fiction, without anyone realising the truth behind it.
Or, maybe the writer coincidentally depicted something that is actually common and haven't realised it. Then again, almsot all writers were inspired of something. ;)
So, yeah, it depends on what lesson and message they want to send to the audience.
^_^
It's actually normal if you are Asian, especially an Asian from Asia-Pacific (ASEAN + CJK).
> It's going to be 30 episodes of seeing Hyo Shim struggle, cry, be exhausted, chased by a loan shark, embarrassed and shamed down while seeing misogyny at it's finest on full display. I can't, I'll check this out again in 8 episodes to see if I've been proven wrong or of there has been any improvement...
At least it's only 30 episodes. In real life, most will take it to their grave and pass it on.
And it is very, very, very, hard to get out of that trap.
Welcome to Asian life. :)
I didn't even notice the Russian, I only noticed the Asian languages LOL.
1. Timing - no live-action adaptation
2. Again - no adaptation
3. Bridge - "Moving" adaptation
Did I get it right?
If I heard the Korean correctly, Da Mi's adoptive mother is her real mother's sister who was probably disowned? I think I heard her adoptive mother call her real mother "unnie".
Anyone have a relationship chart or something? ^_^