Actually, P is the correct pronunciation. However, not an aspirated P like how Germanic and Romance languages…
Which one is better? It depends.
If you learnt Western English, use Revised Romanization, so you pronounce the some letters as close as possible to how they actually sound.
If you learnt Philippine English, or grew up in a country whose pronunciations are similar to Korean, then use McCune–Reischauer Romanization.
HOWEVER, it is strongly discouraged to learn a new language based on Romanizations. No Romanization, even in Nihongo, Pinyin, Hebrew, can truly capture the actual pronunciation.
Learn it directly. Forget about Romanizations. It is the sounds that matter.
Does anyone know why Netflix translates Busan as 'Pusan'? Was it called that a long time ago or is this a translation…
Actually, P is the correct pronunciation. However, not an aspirated P like how Germanic and Romance languages pronounce it: aspirated P.
In RR, he base consonants like ㅂ and ㄱ became B and G respectively because Koreans hear aspirated/unaspirated far more than if it is voiceless or voiced.
For example: ㄱ
- ㄱ is voiceless and unaspirated = a.k.a. plain - k is voiceless and aspirated - g is voiced and unaspirated
When they created the RR, they went for the voiceless option because it's easier for Westerners. But you'll often hear native Koreans say it is actually much closer to "g", because naturally, unaspirated/aspirated is more important.
I said Westerners because in many Asian countries, it's actually different. For example, all of the 200+ Philippine languages and dialects:
- k is voiceless and unaspirated exactly like ㄱ when it is the first letter; a.k.a. plain - The same with p, our "p" is exactly the same as ㅂ when it is the first letter.
When you pronounced k and b (to mention two) as unaspirated, it does sound like g and p as native Koreans often say. However, for those who learned American, Australian, and British English, it's different (and often they can't make the correct sound) because it's aspirated for them.
Philippine English pronunciations are heavily influenced by Philippine languages, hence, those who learnt Philippine English often find it easier to learn speak and hear Korean.
So, going back, technically speaking "p" is correct, that is if you know what a plain (voiceless and unaspirated) "p" sounds like. Otherwise, just use "b".
Lastly, before 2000, the official Romanization was McCune–Reischauer Romanization which were designed by two Americans.
While Revised Romanization was developed by Koreans.
I really hate it whenever they turn a character they developed as strong, logical, and won't back down, into an emotional wreck.
Even if she realised she can fall in love and care for people, a logical person doesn't suddenly forget being logical. It's innate. You can't just turn it off.
What kind of a bodyguard is she that she can easlily lose her cool and rush to the targes, guns ablazing, without any plan?
And during their confrontation, she asked her, "Are you human"? (Or, something like that.) Like, hello, she killed her own brother. Yoo hoo. Did you leave your brain at the site of the crime or something?
Was it not obvious enough that she is not human? Why the F*** are you trying to appeal to her humanity? That was the stupidest and dumbest dialogue, and 180° character turn-around, I've ever seen.
/sarcasm on. Wait! I'm sorry, that was harsh. I forgot the villain is a Professor, a psych professor at that. Of course if compared to one such as her, everyone else becomes stupid and dumb. The FL is fine and "normal". It's the Professor who isn't. /sarcasm off.
My suspicion grew she is the real daughter. She survived the assassination or like I said before, maybe some friend of her's stole her identity and was the one who was murdered.
The brother is actually not needed at all. They even had to make him autistic just to ensure the character is…
> I don't play when it comes to looking down on any of Hong kyungs character
You need to learn to separate the actor from their character.
I am against the autistic character they made just so they can create a plot, as you said yourself and I quote:
> The brother contributed a lot to the story BTW, from him being the reason she felt guilt, abused from her dad, prolong her escape to Seoul, and even when she came back to help the mother get a lesser sentence, help the fl understand the value of her family and also take them away from that wretched village.
You practically expounded why I am against the way they used an autistic character. If what you described is all they need to move the story forward, they could've easily created another reason or character who is _NOT_ Neurodivergent.
Or, if they really want to insist on it, then they shoud've given the character justice instead of some sideline character.
Yes, it is fiction. However, Neurodivergents, like us Autistics, have been struggling for centuries because of stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations. This type of portrayal is NOT helping us at all, rather, it is only further pushing that autistic people are a burden to their family, in this case, the FL.
It has absolutely nothing to do with the actor. He was paid for it. It's his job. Don't mix the actor with the character.
You, "So yeah, I don't play when it comes to looking down on any of Hong kyungs character"? Well, I don't play when it comes to discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes of Autistic and Neurodivergent people, which is far more important.
In another news, the supposed "victim" said they're "German".Whichever is the case, the way the…
Oh. To those suggesting imprisonment, if this supposed "victim" is not mentally unstable, it means they are playing the mentally unstable game to get away with a psychological sentence.
Mentally unstable fans have been recorded for the past century. In some cases it turned into a worst case scenario.
Those who are actually sane and realized what they've done usually play the mentally unstable character.
This is going to be a long court case because it has to be proven first if they are indeed mentally unstable. If this supposed "victim" knows how to role-play it well, or they have connections, well, you know what's going to be the sentence: psychological treatment in some mental institution instead of prison.
The suspect will probably keep role-playing it until the day they won't get imprisonment anymore once they are released as "cured".
I hear someone say, "It only happens in fiction". LOL, no. It happened a lot before, it's a common tactic, play mentally unstable if you want to avoid imprisonment.
In other words, they need to prove beyond reasonable doubt the suspect is not mentally unstable. And if they truly are and not faking it, well, there's nothing anyone can do about it. As long as they are not part of society is more than enough because fans like them has proven to be very dangerous for celebrities time and again.
In another news, the supposed "victim" said they're "German".
Whichever is the case, the way the supposed "victim" worded their confession clearly shows signs of obsession. Obssessed fans are very dangerous because they do think their imaginations are real.
And if they are not treated, it can turn to a worst case scenario, which we've seen in many cases for the past century.
1 
If you learnt Western English, use Revised Romanization, so you pronounce the some letters as close as possible to how they actually sound.
If you learnt Philippine English, or grew up in a country whose pronunciations are similar to Korean, then use McCune–Reischauer Romanization.
HOWEVER, it is strongly discouraged to learn a new language based on Romanizations. No Romanization, even in Nihongo, Pinyin, Hebrew, can truly capture the actual pronunciation.
Learn it directly. Forget about Romanizations. It is the sounds that matter.
In RR, he base consonants like ㅂ and ㄱ became B and G respectively because Koreans hear aspirated/unaspirated far more than if it is voiceless or voiced.
For example: ㄱ
- ㄱ is voiceless and unaspirated = a.k.a. plain
- k is voiceless and aspirated
- g is voiced and unaspirated
When they created the RR, they went for the voiceless option because it's easier for Westerners. But you'll often hear native Koreans say it is actually much closer to "g", because naturally, unaspirated/aspirated is more important.
I said Westerners because in many Asian countries, it's actually different. For example, all of the 200+ Philippine languages and dialects:
- k is voiceless and unaspirated exactly like ㄱ when it is the first letter; a.k.a. plain
- The same with p, our "p" is exactly the same as ㅂ when it is the first letter.
When you pronounced k and b (to mention two) as unaspirated, it does sound like g and p as native Koreans often say. However, for those who learned American, Australian, and British English, it's different (and often they can't make the correct sound) because it's aspirated for them.
Philippine English pronunciations are heavily influenced by Philippine languages, hence, those who learnt Philippine English often find it easier to learn speak and hear Korean.
So, going back, technically speaking "p" is correct, that is if you know what a plain (voiceless and unaspirated) "p" sounds like. Otherwise, just use "b".
Lastly, before 2000, the official Romanization was McCune–Reischauer Romanization which were designed by two Americans.
While Revised Romanization was developed by Koreans.
Yeah, they're not needed in the story. 😆
Even if she realised she can fall in love and care for people, a logical person doesn't suddenly forget being logical. It's innate. You can't just turn it off.
What kind of a bodyguard is she that she can easlily lose her cool and rush to the targes, guns ablazing, without any plan?
And during their confrontation, she asked her, "Are you human"? (Or, something like that.) Like, hello, she killed her own brother. Yoo hoo. Did you leave your brain at the site of the crime or something?
Was it not obvious enough that she is not human? Why the F*** are you trying to appeal to her humanity? That was the stupidest and dumbest dialogue, and 180° character turn-around, I've ever seen.
/sarcasm on. Wait! I'm sorry, that was harsh. I forgot the villain is a Professor, a psych professor at that. Of course if compared to one such as her, everyone else becomes stupid and dumb. The FL is fine and "normal". It's the Professor who isn't. /sarcasm off.
You know it was because when I watched E06, nothing from E05 was needed to understand E06. 🤣🤣🤣
I'm smelling a marriage proposal.
When men suddenly push for a lot of work, it usually means they're thinking of getting married within 2 years.
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p66rg7t5fgwowtkrmuona5pg/post/3m44job27y22o
You need to learn to separate the actor from their character.
I am against the autistic character they made just so they can create a plot, as you said yourself and I quote:
> The brother contributed a lot to the story BTW, from him being the reason she felt guilt, abused from her dad, prolong her escape to Seoul, and even when she came back to help the mother get a lesser sentence, help the fl understand the value of her family and also take them away from that wretched village.
You practically expounded why I am against the way they used an autistic character. If what you described is all they need to move the story forward, they could've easily created another reason or character who is _NOT_ Neurodivergent.
Or, if they really want to insist on it, then they shoud've given the character justice instead of some sideline character.
Yes, it is fiction. However, Neurodivergents, like us Autistics, have been struggling for centuries because of stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations. This type of portrayal is NOT helping us at all, rather, it is only further pushing that autistic people are a burden to their family, in this case, the FL.
It has absolutely nothing to do with the actor. He was paid for it. It's his job. Don't mix the actor with the character.
You, "So yeah, I don't play when it comes to looking down on any of Hong kyungs character"? Well, I don't play when it comes to discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes of Autistic and Neurodivergent people, which is far more important.
Hey man, don't make 가은 cry! You two live a happy and fulfilling life filled with love and laughter!
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p66rg7t5fgwowtkrmuona5pg/post/3m44kvpqsps2o
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:p66rg7t5fgwowtkrmuona5pg/post/3m44kvpqsps2o
Mentally unstable fans have been recorded for the past century. In some cases it turned into a worst case scenario.
Those who are actually sane and realized what they've done usually play the mentally unstable character.
This is going to be a long court case because it has to be proven first if they are indeed mentally unstable. If this supposed "victim" knows how to role-play it well, or they have connections, well, you know what's going to be the sentence: psychological treatment in some mental institution instead of prison.
The suspect will probably keep role-playing it until the day they won't get imprisonment anymore once they are released as "cured".
I hear someone say, "It only happens in fiction". LOL, no. It happened a lot before, it's a common tactic, play mentally unstable if you want to avoid imprisonment.
In other words, they need to prove beyond reasonable doubt the suspect is not mentally unstable. And if they truly are and not faking it, well, there's nothing anyone can do about it. As long as they are not part of society is more than enough because fans like them has proven to be very dangerous for celebrities time and again.
Whichever is the case, the way the supposed "victim" worded their confession clearly shows signs of obsession. Obssessed fans are very dangerous because they do think their imaginations are real.
And if they are not treated, it can turn to a worst case scenario, which we've seen in many cases for the past century.