The drama is off to a good start. I understand that the over the top acting and the directing might put others off, but honestly? It could have been waaaaay worse. (Also it should have been expected since the screenwriter is the same one that worked on Boarding House #24). If anything, I appreciate something like this after all the very serious, melodramatic, and thriller types of dramas. This is based from a webtoon and also a drama so really, you've got to be more forgiving about it and not have too much expectations. It is exactly what one might expect in this kind of genre adaptation and the actors playing the characters are seriously very good-looking so it's a nice one to watch during these times when we're mostly at home.
Tbh when I first heard of the main cast and saw the posters, I thought we would be getting two pairs. But considering how many people became immersed with HJP and WIJ despite not having as much screentime as NDS and SDM AND having great chemistry even though they were on screen together for only few minutes during the entire length of the drama (even the director said that they looked good together lol), just says a lot, doesn't it? I would imagine that the end of the drama comments and reviews would be a whole lot different.
Next time please cast KSH and KHN as main characters. It would be great seeing them together again~
I wasn't supposed to write a review of this drama considering that there are already plenty of reviews out there, but I still hope that my review would be of help to others that are considering whether they want to watch it. I know that I would have... :c
Seems like NDS is written to be a person who lets his emotions lead him and do the talking for him. His character…
Yeah and the fact that not one character has pointed it out to him too. I find that some people would only reflect on themselves after someone explains to them how their actions affect others. Perhaps Dalmi sees some of the stuff that he did as romantic hence why she fell for him? It's a possibility since not all of what he did was addressed. The focus mostly seemed to be about the comfort that she received from Dosan and perhaps his actions had been of comfort to her? I can't really say much since Dalmi likes him because he is him.
And yeah, I also read your replies to Janice. There are surely plenty of ways that his character could have been redeemed but what we were shown just wasn't it.
If you make another comment on that, I am sure that a whole lot of us would love to read it c:
Ignore my profile pic with hjp, and pretend hjp was never interested in dalmi.Here are the reasons why people…
Seems like NDS is written to be a person who lets his emotions lead him and do the talking for him. His character growth could have easily been shown by asking better questions instead of the usual "me" question: "What do you like about me?" DM is someone who would give him the answers about her thoughts and feelings anyway. Another way that he could have grown is if he took his time to deal with his feelings and emotions before acting on it or possibly reflecting on what happened/what he already did:
- "I shouldn't have broken the nameplate back then. If there wasn't the voice recording then it could have been really bad. It hurts for me to admit it but our mentor was wise to have us record the conversations." - "I should have spoken to my friends and colleagues about another opportunity that was presented to me because I do not want to have to go through a Plan B. I could have said: 'It is selfish of me but I would rather that we go through this journey with our own talents and hard work and not feel like charity by having offered a Plan B option by our mentor. What do you guys think about this? This is just what I feel. I want your input on this matter."' - "I should have spoken to my mentor in a sensible way. He did not deserve to get punched when we asked for his opinion on the matter." // "It was out of line to be violent towards my mentor. I should apologise later no matter how much I've grown to dislike him as a person. He is still my mentor who has helped us before and could have helped us during contract talks." - "I should have respected Dalmi's boundaries back then. I worry about her well-being, but it still wasn't right for me to invade when she said she needed space. Perhaps I could have asked Saha to look after Dalmi while she is dealing with the results of our lies? Or perhaps I could have asked her grandmother to make sure that she got home safely?" - "I shouldn't have left her alone while she was drunk. I want to show her what she wants to see next time when she is sober." // "I should have just taken her home instead of trying to show off someone that I am not and risk her being in harm by leaving her alone." - "I should have asked DM about her feelings when both of us were ready to talk. I understand that it was wrong of me to be selfish when I began to have feelings for her, but I should still apologise." - "I should have at least spoken to my friends since I am not that comfortable with my parents yet. They may misunderstand me." // "My family and friends had been with me all along. They may not understand what I am going through, but they might still have been willing to listen. I was never alone. I was loved. I should thank them for being patient with me and being supportive all this time regardless of me not being too open."
Basically just any of these could have been shown or done (too tired to scroll up and down on my phone to respond to each bullet point lol) and I suppose a whole lot of us would have been rejoicing over having two splendid male leads. Seeing as this is a Kdrama, many of us could have been desensitized about the actions that the characters do. While some of us are able to see the problems from all sides about the characters here. Perhaps the writer could have tied loose ends better? Or perhaps we should just be good watchers and watch and accept what we were given? Either way, everyone can see the drama however way they want -- great, regardless of character actions and some missing points in the plot; it's still acceptable and beautiful drama OR not so great, because of character actions/decisions and the lack of research regarding start ups and businesses; it's still acceptable because of cinematography and good OST. Everyone just sees differently, I guess.
Can I be nitpicky for once about Dalmi? It's a minor thing but it keeps bothering me that nobody seems to mention…
That has always bothered me even until after the drama has ended. She really could have waited for her turn instead of doing that OR she could have waited until the program was finished to talk to IJ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
After having read a lot of JPxDM theories, parallels, details, and possible endings, has anyone got anything for DSxDM that they could perhaps share? I'm genuinely curious to see the little details and parallels between the two and also where their relationship could be headed from now on until they reach their ending. (I'm not really one that pays attention to the details and meanings of things in dramas so reading these are a joy <3)
Could some of those stuff just be coincidental or intentional? Could they be the work of the writer or the director or the actors themselves or people tasked with the props? Or are they just leading a whole lot of us viewers to the circus with the little details? LOL Either way, these sort of things are fun to write and read so I hope some people could share some! Would appreciate more DSxDM stuff but JPxDM are fine too c: The more the merrier and we've still got time before the next episode.
I think it's going to be better if in the end they focus more on the growth of NDS and SDM instead making them…
I really do hope that they would give this kind of development for NDS for the remaining 2 episodes. While it is not necessarily wrong to make a person your dream, it just seems like it could go either 2 ways: 1) He will keep chasing after DM until he feels that sure that feelings are reciprocated. This could be bad for him especially if JP or any other man that shows interest in DM appears. DS is more than enough but it doesn't seem like he believes that himself. This could mean having to keep running to reach DM (his current dream), trying to meet expectations . OR 2) He does get to be together with DM soon -- meaning, he achieved his dream. But then what? Does he stop dreaming then? Would DM be his only dream in his lifetime? Again, it is not bad in itself, but I think that DM would want the best for DS hence why they had to part ways last time.
What I wish for DS is to realise that DM is not his DREAM, but his MUSE instead, his inspiration, his motivator to continue to grow into the best version of himself. Because then he could continue to dream, achieve his dreams with his talents, then have new dreams -- All of which he would be motivated to do because he has DM by his side.
Umm, no can do, still got 3 more episodes to fill with fillers. Can't let them get together too early, it would…
Man... if only that could happen to me in real life. I need some money right now LOL
Honestly, with already 13 episodes in, I no longer believe that the business side of things will be cleared up since all of the stuff about them had been vague to begin with. I personally do not know a lot about Start Ups and businesses so I would have appreciated it if it was expanded upon on this drama, but we didn't really get it for this one. I am genuinely curious about the whole thing with 2STO and the aftermath of the contract besides of course what happened to the 3SAN guys.
Don't give yourself any more headache than you already have. It's not worth it lol~ Let's all just wait together for DSxDM end and maybe some good ending for HJP and WIJ... Hopefully.
Umm, no can do, still got 3 more episodes to fill with fillers. Can't let them get together too early, it would…
That is very true. I am still disappointed about WIJ and the fact that this became more of a love story in a Start Up setting rather than a Start Up drama with a little romance in it. The drama title really could have been different haha~
I'm not a huge fan of timeskips either, but like you said, what could we do at this point? Lol it has already been done.
https://kisskh.at/profile/akkiechii/reviews/109443
Next time please cast KSH and KHN as main characters. It would be great seeing them together again~
https://kisskh.at/profile/akkiechii/review/107553
And yeah, I also read your replies to Janice. There are surely plenty of ways that his character could have been redeemed but what we were shown just wasn't it.
If you make another comment on that, I am sure that a whole lot of us would love to read it c:
- "I shouldn't have broken the nameplate back then. If there wasn't the voice recording then it could have been really bad. It hurts for me to admit it but our mentor was wise to have us record the conversations."
- "I should have spoken to my friends and colleagues about another opportunity that was presented to me because I do not want to have to go through a Plan B. I could have said: 'It is selfish of me but I would rather that we go through this journey with our own talents and hard work and not feel like charity by having offered a Plan B option by our mentor. What do you guys think about this? This is just what I feel. I want your input on this matter."'
- "I should have spoken to my mentor in a sensible way. He did not deserve to get punched when we asked for his opinion on the matter." // "It was out of line to be violent towards my mentor. I should apologise later no matter how much I've grown to dislike him as a person. He is still my mentor who has helped us before and could have helped us during contract talks."
- "I should have respected Dalmi's boundaries back then. I worry about her well-being, but it still wasn't right for me to invade when she said she needed space. Perhaps I could have asked Saha to look after Dalmi while she is dealing with the results of our lies? Or perhaps I could have asked her grandmother to make sure that she got home safely?"
- "I shouldn't have left her alone while she was drunk. I want to show her what she wants to see next time when she is sober." // "I should have just taken her home instead of trying to show off someone that I am not and risk her being in harm by leaving her alone."
- "I should have asked DM about her feelings when both of us were ready to talk. I understand that it was wrong of me to be selfish when I began to have feelings for her, but I should still apologise."
- "I should have at least spoken to my friends since I am not that comfortable with my parents yet. They may misunderstand me." // "My family and friends had been with me all along. They may not understand what I am going through, but they might still have been willing to listen. I was never alone. I was loved. I should thank them for being patient with me and being supportive all this time regardless of me not being too open."
Basically just any of these could have been shown or done (too tired to scroll up and down on my phone to respond to each bullet point lol) and I suppose a whole lot of us would have been rejoicing over having two splendid male leads. Seeing as this is a Kdrama, many of us could have been desensitized about the actions that the characters do. While some of us are able to see the problems from all sides about the characters here. Perhaps the writer could have tied loose ends better? Or perhaps we should just be good watchers and watch and accept what we were given? Either way, everyone can see the drama however way they want -- great, regardless of character actions and some missing points in the plot; it's still acceptable and beautiful drama OR not so great, because of character actions/decisions and the lack of research regarding start ups and businesses; it's still acceptable because of cinematography and good OST. Everyone just sees differently, I guess.
Could some of those stuff just be coincidental or intentional? Could they be the work of the writer or the director or the actors themselves or people tasked with the props? Or are they just leading a whole lot of us viewers to the circus with the little details? LOL Either way, these sort of things are fun to write and read so I hope some people could share some! Would appreciate more DSxDM stuff but JPxDM are fine too c: The more the merrier and we've still got time before the next episode.
What I wish for DS is to realise that DM is not his DREAM, but his MUSE instead, his inspiration, his motivator to continue to grow into the best version of himself. Because then he could continue to dream, achieve his dreams with his talents, then have new dreams -- All of which he would be motivated to do because he has DM by his side.
Honestly, with already 13 episodes in, I no longer believe that the business side of things will be cleared up since all of the stuff about them had been vague to begin with. I personally do not know a lot about Start Ups and businesses so I would have appreciated it if it was expanded upon on this drama, but we didn't really get it for this one. I am genuinely curious about the whole thing with 2STO and the aftermath of the contract besides of course what happened to the 3SAN guys.
Don't give yourself any more headache than you already have. It's not worth it lol~ Let's all just wait together for DSxDM end and maybe some good ending for HJP and WIJ... Hopefully.
I'm not a huge fan of timeskips either, but like you said, what could we do at this point? Lol it has already been done.