Lali

Interesting how you ignored every single point and just threw out more adjectives. Almost like you don't actually have a counter argument. At this point you're just trolling, and I don't waste time on that. Just blocking and moving on.

Or maybe you just have no idea what the show is actually like – dropping it at ep 1 means you barely scratched the surface. Queen doesn't show its real colors until ep 5-7, that's like abandoning Lovely Runner before the time travel arc kicks in and calling it mid. And if you scored that a 9.5, Queen should be right up your alley – it hits the exact same notes, just doesn't reveal its hand early on. Rating one that highly while trashing something you never gave a proper chance isn't a critique, it's just a hot take.

I bailed on Crash Landing at ep 14 – the one you gave 8.5 – because there's only so much sugar fantasy with zero emotional depth you can stomach. Queen hits different, it has real stakes and real pain. Different taste is fine, just don't present your preference as objective fact. Especially when you never even finished the show you're trashing.

Man I checked your profile and you dropped Queen of Tears sooo maybe not the best person to be calling other peoples taste bad 🤢. anyway for anyone else reading this give QoT at least 6 episodes before dropping it, the first few eps look like a cheesy rom com but around ep 5 it takes a sharp turn and becomes a whole different show so if the beginning doesnt hook you just push through trust me.

don't think she was trying to destroy the phone she probably just submerged it in water so it wouldn't pick up what they were saying. She likely assumed the water would muffle or distort the audio. Don't overthink, man.

Really looking forward to this one, just can't decide whether to start watching it weekly or wait till it's fully out. Knowing myself, I've dropped so many shows just because the wait between episodes killed the vibe and I never went back to them. If all the episodes were already out though, I would've easily binged the whole thing in one day.

The female lead is one of my favorites, she's absolutely stunning - worth watching for her alone honestly. Hope it's going to be a gripping thriller and not some cheesy romance, really not in the mood for that right now.

@lia tbh you're a bit behind on this one. sounds like u just haven't tried the right tools yet.

ur right about chatgpt and grok tho, they're straight up useless for this. idk about claude tbh, i don't really use it. might be decent if u only translate to english but u gotta test that urself.

but right now the absolute GOAT for subtitles is Gemini Pro (specifically the 3+ pro versions. definitely skip the 'flash' models, those are garbage for complex context).

the biggest mistake people make is just pasting the text and typing "translate this". if u do that, you obviously get that robotic mirror-translation you're complaining about. you gotta actually give it a prompt. like tell it "act as a pro netflix sub translator", adapt the slang, fix idioms, make it flow naturally etc. i have custom prompts for basically everything now.

i've been doing my own subs for a ton of korean variety shows and movies using gemini pro and it feels super natural and cinematic. completely enjoyable. just try the right model with a solid prompt, it'll totally change your mind.

Does anyone have decent subtitles for this film? I've only been able to find machine translated garbage that makes the whole film unwatchable. The dialogue sounds like it was run through old Google Translate and never touched by a human or new AI so completely kills the mood for a film like this.

Any language works, not just English. Even a rough but readable translation would be a huge improvement over what's out there.

If anyone has a link or a file, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

I saw the female lead in Lovely Runner which was a perfect show for me at the time, is this one on a similar level? I'm not a big fan of pure romance without big stakes, I need something more than just a typical romcom.

​Actually, yes, it IS absolutely reasonable to expect that from this cast.
​Son Ye-jin literally just did a bold braless scene in No Other Choice. Now she's signed on for an Untold Scandal adaptation - she knew exactly what kind of story this is when she signed on. So why wouldn't she go further? This is what the role demands. But even if she doesn't, then the other two absolutely have to.
​Nana needs to show herself properly, in full view. She already did back nudity in Mask Girl, so there's no reason she can't do topless here. If she doesn't, this will be the joke of the year.
​And the third female lead - if she's playing the role from the original film, she needs proper scenes too. That character has explicit moments in the source material, so it's not optional.
​Nobody gives a damn about above-the-covers camera tricks. The fact that you think it's 'impossible' just shows you're coping - lowering your expectations so you won't be disappointed. But why should we settle for garbage when it can be done right? If they're going to adapt this story, they need to commit fully or not do it at all

Honestly man, I think you're being way too pessimistic here. Just because something has been rare doesn't mean it's impossible or unrealistic to expect it.
Son Ye-jin literally just did a bold braless scene in No Other Choice, so she's clearly not opposed to pushing boundaries when the role demands it. And they both signed on for an adaptation of Untold Scandal - they knew what kind of story this is.
Netflix has the budget, the actors accepted the roles knowing the source material, so why assume they'll chicken out? I'm keeping my expectations high because that's what an erotic thriller requires. If they water it down, that's a failure on their part, not me being unrealistic.
And let's be real - if this series doesn't have proper nudity from the female leads, it's a complete failure. You can't adapt a story like this and then hold back when it actually matters.

Honestly, this premise could've been so much better if they took it in a darker direction.

Imagine what if they set it up like a typical sweet romance at first - wholesome small town, caring boyfriend, cute taffy shops - but then slowly reveal something's very wrong?

What if the amnesia wasn't an accident? What if he actually caused it and saw it as his opportunity to trap her? Instead of a 'protective boyfriend, he's an obsessed stalker who manufactured this entire situation to live out his fantasy with her.

She starts noticing inconsistencies in his story, small details that don't add up, and realizes she's been gaslighted into a nightmare. A brilliant prosecutor trapped with the man who stole her life and memory - that would've been a genuinely compelling psychological thriller.

I would've definitely gone this route. Way more interesting than just another generic rom-com that's about nothing.

Look, adapting Untold Scandal is a huge deal, and if they're going to do it, they need to fully commit. The casting is already incredible with Son Ye-jin and Nana, so now it's on Netflix and the director to actually deliver.

This story is fundamentally about desire, seduction, and power games that play out through sexuality. If they're adapting this, it HAS to be a proper hard 19+ drama with full nudity and explicit scenes. No cheap cop-outs with convenient camera angles or fade-to-black moments.

If we get a watered down version where they're too scared to show what the story demands, that's just disrespectful to the audience. I know what this story is about, so don't insult my intelligence by pretending otherwise.

Netflix already botched this with Aema - that series could've been incredible if they had the guts to commit, but they showed nothing even though the entire story was built on that foundation. There's a casting scene in episode 1 where the whole point is the raw, uncomfortable power dynamic - but they just cut away like cowards. Completely neutered the impact. So we'll see if they learned their lesson or if this is going to be another disappointment.

Who's 'we'? Speak for yourself. YOU want romance. I don't need it in everything.

Just finished Following and damn, she was absolutely brutal in it! So gorgeous and such a top-tier actress at the same time. Can't wait for this. I’m definitely tuned in!

I think end of February. After 4 years we get a mini album. That's... underwhelming to say the least.

You’re exactly the type of toxic person reports were made for. Imagine being this triggered over a preference. I’m reporting your harassment and blocking you, so you can take your trashy attitude elsewhere. Bye loser.

Calling me 12 when you have no actual arguments? Classic deflection.

You claim visuals only matter in romance, but you're dead wrong. Visuals are a fundamental part of the "atmosphere" and "setting" you care so much about. In a thriller like My Name, the visual impact and presence of a lead like Han So Hee are essential to the vibe. Do you honestly think that show would be half as iconic with some woke hollywood casting instead of her? Of course not.

Look at True Detective S4, ugly cast and a terrible story. It failed because it lacked both aesthetics and quality. Korea delivers the full package: great acting and top tier faces. Why would I ever settle for less? The fact you're this pressed proves you're just another woke snowflake trying to police my standards because you can't handle a different opinion.

Look, if that’s your take, just stick to western shows. Most actors there are average at best since 'talent' is supposedly the only thing that matters. If that’s what you like, why are you even on this site? I’m not ashamed to say visuals matter to me. If they didn’t, I’d be watching modern hollywood crap, but I don’t because their storytelling is mid too.

With Korean dramas, I get stunning leads and quality storytelling at the same time. Why would I settle for less? Honestly buddy, you must be some woke snowflake, why else would you even pick a fight over this? Of course visuals matter in a visual medium. I don't even get your logic. XD

Really excited for this one. The cast looks solid and the female leads are beautiful, which is important to me when choosing what to watch. Seems like it'll be an intense thriller?

No female lead unfortunately - I prefer dramas that have one. For me the visual appeal matters too when I'm watching.