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I, on the other hand, was surprised that a few changes, so minor and small as they were, could make such a big difference in my personal involvement with the story and the characters. I found the Japanese version more harrowing, more believable, more touching than the original one. I liked the Korean, but I truly love this one.

Brava! Non è facile dire così tanto in una recensione tutto sommato breve. Hai colto davvero nel segno e mi spiace solo che la maggior parte degli utenti del sito non la leggerà o se lo farà usando un traduttore non ne coglierà mai la spietata accuratezza.
Comunque concordo in pieno.

I gave it a 9.5 rate, as I totally agree with you. It's very unlikely we will ever see such a high rating for a Japanese product on this site, which is obsessively Korean oriented. It saddens me to say so as I am one of the oldest members here and I do love Kdramas too, but the overt bias is that what keeps me away from here most of the time.

No, I was thinking of Timequake. :D

LOL, I tried. It's a unique point of view! :)

It's been nice of you to contact them all to ask for their consent, but I think if you stumble upon an interesting article written by a user who's not active here anymore, it shouldn't be a problem to insert them in yours. First, why should they mind? As I said, it's a lovely tribute.
Second, it's good to re-read an old article through the eyes of a 1-year-old drama addict! :D

You have done a fantastic job, Cho Na.
It's lovely to be reminded of past articles and have a chance to re-read them. Yours is an awesome tribute to MDL users, some of them aren't even that active here anymore, alas.
I read your comments and opinions with great interest, since the reason to attend a site like this should be to share and be confronted with the opinion of others, even those we don't agree with.
Thanks you!

Have you watched Memory?
If not, I suggest you give it a try. He's fantastic in it, and the show isn't as hopeless as the premise may suggest. ;)

I didn't know I deserve anything.
In any case, another While You were Sleeping sort of drama would suit me just fine, thank you.

I actually think I've been generous. My main complain is for the drama itself. The acting is on point, hence the 9 - but for me to like it, a drama must have characters I can feel some empathy for - better if I fall for them - and a plot that explains or highlights their motivations. This drama does neither nor.
Clearly, this is my opinion, and I always appreciate a calm debate, so thanks for commenting. :D

LOL, believe me, I'm old enough not to wish to talk about my age! :D

Uh?

Lol, sorry. Enjoy your favourites and forget my list. ;-)

P.S. I love Leo, while I tolerate Brad... funny you mentioned those two among the lot. :D

Why? Because some of your favourites are on my list?
If so, don't worry: they are popular enough not to be marred in any way by my humble opinion.

@chai tea latte
True, they will always be there and we must live with it, but some directors have the decency of blending those sponsors in the narrative and making it a little less blatant. Here at times I feel like I'm watching a commercial break.

Oh, and am I the only one who finds the product placement overdone and annoying?

You're not alone. It's a decent rom com, but it rests solely on the male lead and his kisses. The plot is incredibly predictable and even the female lead (note I love Park Min Young) is, well, not that engaging.

I went reading your "spoilerful" review and I must say I found it much, much more entertaining than the drama itself.
Hilarious, accurate and totally relatable.
Thank you! :D

I enjoyed this article A LOT.
You've done a fantastic research work here, at the same time accurate and thought-provoking.

For instance, I hadn't realized how double-standard the chasing trope can be and started asking myself whether I'm guilty of it myself.
As a woman, I'm deterred by any display of a female lack of self respect, while I don't mind a man who gives up his pride in order to get the girl. Clearly, we could discuss for ever about the sociological implications of both scenarios, but for the sake of brevity I'd say it vastly depends on HOW the trope is developed, rather than who's chasing who. If, as a viewer, I perceive a true interest by the chased party, I'm obviously more prone to accept it and even enjoy it as part of the falling in love game. Also, when a woman chases a man because she's sure of herself and does her best - and I stress best, not her worst! - to win his heart, then I'm perfectly fine with it. It would explain why the same trope is vastly succesful in a drama and not so much in another.

Anyway, thank you for this great read. Keep the good work, I'm looking forward to the next chapters.

Awesome review and one I totally agree with. Very well said, silent. :)

It's as though the writer lost courage ongoing, resulting in a refreshingly "weird" adult turning into a not so refreshing "normal" one. And while I loved the study concept I've become a little tired of the neverending, overused ganbatte mantra. It took so much screen time, it kind of consumed and pulverized the initial spark.

Oh, and I loved Yamashita too! :)