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But that for me is the issue here. She basically becomes his slave/pet during the transformation, whilst he just gets distracted by balls. This makes it so that the transformations are very unbalanced in his favour. It feels very much like it has a very heavy sexist underlying structure to the concept when it did not need it.

I keep trying this since everyone keeps saying it is good, but the first three episodes are a huge barrier to entry for me. CDramas can often have a very sexist and unbalanced dynamic between the romantic leads but usually the FL has some sort of agency in her interaction with the male lead (ie "Boss & Me"). Here, she pretty much doesn't and it is frustrating.

How does it stay away from cliches? The female lead literally gets stupid in the male lead's presence. She signs away her own business to the male lead.

Sounds like the ex gf was perfect for Miao Yu (one of the most unlikeable male leads to appear in a Chinese Drama)

I am not sure if it is the actor or purely the character, but I am not really liking the male lead.
Both Park Shin Hye's performance & her character "Seo-Hae" are vastly more interesting/appealing than Jo Seung Woo's and his character "Han Tae Sul". I am watching this purely for the female lead which is a bit unsatisfying since she is more a supporting character than a lead so far. 4 episodes in and this has been 70 % about the male lead, 20% about the female lead and 10 % other characters.

of course you are not bullying her, you are "holding her accountable" aren't you?

No. "I Hear Your Voice" is his best. And though he does not really stretch himself in it, I also like "Romance Is A Bonus Book" more than this.

Korea does not allow ad breaks inside shows, only between them. So sometimes they break 16 1 hour episodes into 32 30 min episodes so they can show more ads.

not really. the female lead knows who she wants almost from the start, she just has to convince the male lead (who is not looking for romance at all).

Hotel De Luna is better than While you were sleeping. Have not seen 18 Again so can't give an opinion on that

In actuality, the foster brother was originally the leading man, with CEO Terry as the 2ML. Half way through the writers/directors realised Terry made a better romantic lead, and changed it. This is why the foster brother is shoved down our throats so much.

Yes for netflix. Because everything was delayed for covid

um, in what way should she trust the male lead. He was a nasty arsehole who got a kick out of bullying her. It always bewilders me on kisskh how it is always the FL's fault because she does not trust implicitly the person who was nasty and untrustworthy in their actions towards her.

I consider it a happy ending if the female lead dumps the arsehole general and gets to live her life without him.

He reminded me of kids that like to put cats in microwaves. He is a bully and an arsehole who takes delight in being so.

I am on episode 8 and the General is a pure unadulterated arsehole who deserves any suffering he gets (and more).

The male lead is an arsehole. A nasty bully. I am not sure how anyone could like his character or support his romance with the female lead.

not really.

Fair enough. I was amused and bemused by your original comment, but re-reading my response it seems it comes across a bit harsher than intended. Be Well

But blackface itself is taboo because of a certain aspect that was unique to AMERICAN culture. But Muricans love to export their racism. Now saying that, the scene with blackface in this drama WAS racist, not because of the blackface, but because of what they were using it to say.

eh? I found the side couples to be the worst part of this. None of the men in the side couples were likeable. Stalker guy especially made you want to ff whenever he was on screen. This drama is only watchable for the main couple.