FYI EPISODES 10, 11, 12 - which did not air yet - are voted 5/10 by 15 users. !!!!! THIS IS CRIME !!!!! It used…
I freaking HATE that. No one should be allowed to review an episode that hasn't aired, nor a drama they haven't watched. And watching 1 or 2 episodes of a 16 episode drama do not count as having watched it.
I know the full story, so your 'ignore the dropouts' rule doesn't apply here. This wasn't a 'rewarding journey'—it…
I respectfully disagree. I'm not sure what you mean by "emotional cheating", but I agree there might have been a little bit of cowardice involved. However, it was nothing out of the ordinary for kdrama world; Many, many dramas--even great ones--could have been shortened an episode or two if the two lead characters had communicated more fully with one another.
IMHO, referring to their relationship as a "toxic affair" is too harsh. As the drama progressed, it became very clear that all the two leads ever wanted was each other and the freedom to be together. Even her sister, his boss, his parents, and their friends were rooting for them in the end. I particularly loved Ji U's warm relationship with Gyeong Do's parents.
I'm not sure what you mean by "the female lead lacked the integrity to divorce her husband before chasing someone new." This is simply untrue. When Gyeong Do's publisher released the article exposing the husband's drug-fueled affair with idol An Da Hye, Gyeong Do and Ji U had not spoken since their breakup--long before her arranged marriage. Ji U was able to use the article as leverage to justify her divorce, and only *after* the divorce did Ji U meet with Gyeong Do to thank him (and his publisher) for it. Much later, the evil brother-in-law planted fake news articles painting her as an adultress, which she clearly was not. Rather than try and fight a hopeless battle against the "netizens" and in an effort to protect Ji U's budding career, Gyeong willingly stepped away knowing that being labeled a divorcee was bad enough, but being labeled an adultress too would ruin her.
As for killing off the friend at the end, I think it was more about creating a cliff hanger for the final episode. I think the producers wanted us to think that one of the leads may have died and in that sense, it felt a little contrived. But they could've chosen any one of a variety of supporting characters (e.g., Gyeong Do's Dad) to achieve the same end. Or even better, they could've left off the cliff hanger at the end of episode 11 and not killed off anyone.
Finally, what's wrong with "destiny" or "fate". I think it's one of the most endearing tropes of asian dramas. The trope isn't limited to kdramas by any means. Have you watched the recent C-dramas First Frost or Speed and Love? Those two dramas wouldn't exist without it. A trope that really annoys me is the "I'm breaking up with you for your own good, in a completely unforgiveable way, even though we promised to never be apart again." It was used in Speed and Love and during the first 4 episodes of this drama, I thought the writers were skating right up to the edge of using it too. But they didn't, and I thought all three breakups were understandable in the end.
I really enjoyed this drama. I'm sorry you didn't.
She is supposed to be annoying, but wait for the big reveal: Is 2ML is the father of her son?
Oh, my mistake. You don't like the 2ML? He doesn't bother me so much. He's playing what I call the "Jesus" character. Every drama seems to have one--you know, one who is kind, gentle, and goodhearted, and doesn't always get the girl. (Think Kim Seon Ho in both 100 Days My Prince and Startup.) It took me a hot minute to place the actor. I recognized his face, but I could not place him. Then I remembered the long hair! I think this is the first time I've seen him in a role with short(er) hair.
I'm semi-enjoying this,but still ML doesn't suit the role. It's not even just about the age.The way they dress…
"The way they dress him like a gay uncle.." is a hilariously perfect description. They must've emptied the back of the wardrobe closet to come up with some of his outfits, and it just adds to the comedy.
I really don’t understand MDL rates anymore. This show deserves way more than 7.5, so far (while other dramas…
I completely agree! I love how much the two leads have completely inhabited their characters. Lee Jung Jae is laugh out loud funny as the ridiculous, hapless Im Hyeon Jun. It's almost as if he's poking fun at himself and the roles he's traditionally played, and we're all in on the joke. And same for Im Ji Yeon, who has mostly played sexy strong females with very animated expressions. Here she is dressed in boxy, figure-hiding suits or baggy clothes with a nearly complete dead-pan expression. All the secondary actors are terrific too. I'll bet they had a lot of fun making this drama.
Am I the only one who's not fond of that director dude? ( ｀ー´)
I love the wig he put on in ep. 10 to avoid being recognized by Ms. Wi! He and the manager/agent guy have had some really funny moments. They are the perfect foils for Im Hyeon Jun.
I concluded that the audience is shreding Ms. Wi as not a "likeable" character bc she does not fit the…
I love it so far. My prediction: Investigative reporter/detective Ms. Wi will team up with bumbling/hapless TV detective Kang Pil Gu and expose the corrupt politician and evil chaebol older brother.
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IMHO, referring to their relationship as a "toxic affair" is too harsh. As the drama progressed, it became very clear that all the two leads ever wanted was each other and the freedom to be together. Even her sister, his boss, his parents, and their friends were rooting for them in the end. I particularly loved Ji U's warm relationship with Gyeong Do's parents.
I'm not sure what you mean by "the female lead lacked the integrity to divorce her husband before chasing someone new." This is simply untrue. When Gyeong Do's publisher released the article exposing the husband's drug-fueled affair with idol An Da Hye, Gyeong Do and Ji U had not spoken since their breakup--long before her arranged marriage. Ji U was able to use the article as leverage to justify her divorce, and only *after* the divorce did Ji U meet with Gyeong Do to thank him (and his publisher) for it. Much later, the evil brother-in-law planted fake news articles painting her as an adultress, which she clearly was not. Rather than try and fight a hopeless battle against the "netizens" and in an effort to protect Ji U's budding career, Gyeong willingly stepped away knowing that being labeled a divorcee was bad enough, but being labeled an adultress too would ruin her.
As for killing off the friend at the end, I think it was more about creating a cliff hanger for the final episode. I think the producers wanted us to think that one of the leads may have died and in that sense, it felt a little contrived. But they could've chosen any one of a variety of supporting characters (e.g., Gyeong Do's Dad) to achieve the same end. Or even better, they could've left off the cliff hanger at the end of episode 11 and not killed off anyone.
Finally, what's wrong with "destiny" or "fate". I think it's one of the most endearing tropes of asian dramas. The trope isn't limited to kdramas by any means. Have you watched the recent C-dramas First Frost or Speed and Love? Those two dramas wouldn't exist without it. A trope that really annoys me is the "I'm breaking up with you for your own good, in a completely unforgiveable way, even though we promised to never be apart again." It was used in Speed and Love and during the first 4 episodes of this drama, I thought the writers were skating right up to the edge of using it too. But they didn't, and I thought all three breakups were understandable in the end.
I really enjoyed this drama. I'm sorry you didn't.
(Also, did you mean: "easy prey?")