I just finished Bad Buddy. Now, I am watching A Thousand Stars and will watch He's Coming To Me. Only to find out ALL OF THESE ARE HIS WORKS??? Damn. I guess all the best BL dramas are all his creations. Such an amazing director!
Your feelings towards the drama are understandable but to answer your question about "How come there's a lot of…
Yes. I dropped the drama after episode 2. I guess their character improved but I just can't continue watching. I think it's because I've been bullied before and it triggered bad memories for me. I just couldn't see myself liking the one who bullies me. Like HELL NO.
also, no one owns the high fantasy genre!
As for the plagiarism issues, does China own the high fantasy genre? Are Koreans not allowed to create dramas with a similar genre?
For me, this series is like a western high fantasy show with characters like mages, sorcerers, alchemists, etc.
Also, a drama can have its own worldbuilding!
I guess this show is not for everyone.