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Personally, no, I would not. Starting your c-drama journey with Pursuit of Jade would be setting the bar too high in my opinion. If the setting of Pursuit of Jade pleases you, I would watch Legend of the Female General or Princess Agents first. Or maybe, something with a modern setting, like Time and Him Are Just Right.

The Romance of Tiger and Rose is another good recommendation to start.

I noticed this too!!! I wonder why... :~

Mine was Flourish In Time. And the first drama I saw with Tian Xi We was Wrong Carriage, Right Groom.

Still sitting in a corner I haunt ~~~

Of course they’re different genres, comparison doesn’t require them to be identical. I’m talking about the quality of writing, character depth, and narrative cohesion, not whether a drama is set in modern or historical times. Good pacing and well-developed characters aren’t genre-specific. Moreover, MDL ratings aren’t divided by genre, so it’s hard not to find it unfair when better-executed shows end up with ratings similar to far more mediocre dramas like Shine On Me. This is factual criticism, not hate.

Great analysis!!

Yes! The chemistry between them is out of this world.

The fact that the general public enjoyed it doesn’t make it any less overrated. For comparison, Prisoner of Beauty holds an 8.9 rating, and it is endlessly superior in terms of plot, costumes, OST, character development, depth, and overall execution. Just to be clear, I’m not hating on this drama at all. But calling it “the best slow-burn modern C-drama to date” is, to say the least, a stretch.

I disagree! You're My Glory was a way better slow-burn than this. This rating is overly generous. In my opinion, this drama is a 7.0 at most. :/ But, oh well.

I don't know how to move on. I've been in dramaland for more than 20 years and I can't remember the last time I felt like this. I feel like an orphan.

This scene broke me.

Thank you very much for this! It’s very difficult to maintain our composure indeed, but I think it’s important for us all to always try to engage in discussions like this, while remaining respectful at all times. I have noticed that it always seems left wingers are gaining more ground, especially in the new generations. The reason for that is also because we (conservatives) have a tendency to try to avoid confrontation… Because our ideals are contrary to what is considered mainstream now, which is very disheartening. But that can change if we try! Each step is precious and every new discussion is valid as long as there’s logic and respect involved. God bless you! Here in Brazil things are getting out of hand, we are currently under a judicial dictatorship, we are being silenced and censored, there’s no one to turn to. I hope you’ll pray for us!

I have no bias. I don’t even follow this actress. My opinions where made based on what has been published in the media so far. I am giving my opinion while believing the ones who reported and published it have done their work and have checked the facts. I wish you well! God bless you

I’m not sure I completely understood what you were trying to say here, so I’ll return to my main point which is accountability. If it’s revealed that a celebrity or anyone else with influence has committed a grave offense, they should be held responsible and suffer the consequences of their wrongs. I believe this should be a must all over the world, but I understand that in some places, it goes unpunished. But, returning to the case being originally discussed here, in Korea specifically such acts are taken seriously and as you know, people lose their careers. As they should, again, in my opinion.

I am certainly entitled to the right of forming my opinion and voicing it. If you’re unhappy, please walk away peacefully. Don’t try to stop me from saying what I think.

Well, that’s where our opinions differ. I believe they do. Spider Man’s cliche quote is true, “With great power comes great responsibility”. And this is true not only to celebrities, but to any individual whose profession enables their actions great visibility to the general public, such as politicians and public servants in general (who are the face of the Government), even more so the people that work directly with the law. Imagine a public prosecutor committing a crime or a police officer. Their responsibility to keep up setting good examples is a must in my opinion and the reason why is so more shocking and widely spread when it turns out they’ve committed an ofense. As I said, being a celebrity comes with onus and bonus. The bonus is makings lots of money, being famous, having certain privileges, being loved and admired by many. The onus is having to walk a certain moral line that if they stray too far, they’ll face consequences great enough to lose their profession, since their job is directly affected by their popularity and the way the public views their work and persona.

Those people are sick. Let’s refrain from using extreme examples because that doesn’t really count. What says what is morally correct or not is simple: common sense.

Btw, my comment above yours what not directed at you, but at the other person I was previously conversing with. I just wanted to make this clear since you’ve been polite and ready to have a clean discussion using normal reasonsing, which is something I welcome very much.

You are right, unless someone can read minds, it’s impossible to know for sure who is genuinely good or not. But still, I think that every job has an onus and a bonus. Celebrities become celebrities knowing beforehand about the pressure they’re going to have to endure… So I don’t think that’s a very good point to be made. I am not saying they must become Jesus, but that they have a certain duty that comes with their profession choice to always try to set good examples for society.

From your lack of consistent argumentation I already knew you were a mindless left wing kid… It feels so good to be correct. 🤣🤣