I finally understood my largest disconnect with the drama. They're trying to make it look so epic with the expensive mum and evil villain like there's going to be lots of huge action and reveals but then the next moment they cut to the rest of the family where it looks like some sort of quirky family drama.. and that just throws me off. It's not the mixing of genres, rather it is the mixing of 2 very different directions that the show is taking that is making it really hard to enjoy. They should have chosen 1 direction. The original had the same issue, but probably because the stakes were not as high in that, that I was still able to laugh at it. The plot also moved, whereas in this we're 7 episodes in alr, and yet I feel like nothing substantial has even happened. Not to mention, the biggest selling point - the leads and their chemistry. I cannot imagine Nam Soon getting intimate with the police guy because she behaves like a kid, and it would be gross to see a kid kissing a grown adult. All said, I'm dropping this for now. Maybe I'll return to it when I've got nothing better to do.
A warm and cozy drama to watch after a long day with lots of food porn, positive characters, and a slow-burn romance you can't help but cheer for. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to be comforted with a short, simple drama that has zero negativity :)
Oh no, that must be hard. Praying for your speedy recovery. Ganbatte, neeeeeeeee!
I am swamped with work and living the painful existence of being an adult, and yet blissfully drowning in the world of Japanese old films and dramas. HAHAHAHAHAHHA
In terms of being open and inclusive the Korean society is similar to America in the sixties. You know 'I Dream…
Ehh what you see in dramas VS the reality is really different. I've stayed in South Korea for close to a year, and a good 30% - 40% of the South Korean population is fat. Also obesity is on the rise in South Korea.
I'm having major issues with this show. I'm just gonna list them here -
1. The fact that she is displaying her powers so openly. We see characters discussing it but what are the freaking implications?! It's not just about attracting villains, but like won't you be attracting all sorts of people who'd want you to help them solve your problems etc Major major lack of logic in the screenplay here.
2. Why is the mum so specifically interested in drugs and its investigation? There are millions of crimes in the world. Why drugs?! Are we ever going to get an answer to this question?
3. Being cute is one thing, but why make Nam Soon behave like a kid? There's a difference between being gullible and innocent, and being kiddish. And here I don't blame the actress, rather the director, because the actress is not a bad actor at all.
4. The parents are responsible for passively supporting the kid stuffing himself, and then when he does, they fat shame him?! Same with the other guy who looks too weak to do anything.. to me it looks more psychological than physical. Why are they not consulting the relevant mental health professional for these two instead of just encouraging their behaviours, and then looking down on them? It is so so problematic. I wouldn't have a problem if the kids appeared too spoilt or lazy to try but here, it seems like both of them need genuine help, and want to change themselves if given the opportunity.
5. Nam Soon spent her entire life in Mongolia and has only just moved to South Korea.. how does she not have any withdrawals or feelings towards the environment she was raised in or her parents?! Even though she studied Korean, she communicates in the language a little too easily. There's a difference between learning and communicating. She's also adjusted to the society and its norms a little too easily, talking about SNS and stuff. Anyway guess I am being nitpicky with this point. So I'll let this one go.
6. Small point, but can they reduce the cringe, please. I hope we won't have any more white people showing up. The 'Bread' character is also way too cringe. I'm all for older people dating but they do have to make it look so crass in trying to be overtly sexy? It just comes across as cringey, and is not funny. Just present it as a mature, adult romance, rather than trying to make a joke out of it.
I really want to root for the characters and enjoy the quirkiness, but the writing is not helping.
Yeah she was stiff, and somewhat one-note [for the lack of a better word] few years back. I think she started improving around Kyou Kara Ore Wa, or a little after that, but yes. it is only in Ousama that I finally saw her as a solid actress.
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It's not the mixing of genres, rather it is the mixing of 2 very different directions that the show is taking that is making it really hard to enjoy. They should have chosen 1 direction.
The original had the same issue, but probably because the stakes were not as high in that, that I was still able to laugh at it. The plot also moved, whereas in this we're 7 episodes in alr, and yet I feel like nothing substantial has even happened. Not to mention, the biggest selling point - the leads and their chemistry. I cannot imagine Nam Soon getting intimate with the police guy because she behaves like a kid, and it would be gross to see a kid kissing a grown adult.
All said, I'm dropping this for now. Maybe I'll return to it when I've got nothing better to do.
I love the cast, and the synopsis.
In This Corner of the World
Mi wo Tsukushi Ryouricho
Hanako to Anne
Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to be comforted with a short, simple drama that has zero negativity :)
Also that poster caught my eye immediately.
After all these years?! OMG YAYYYYY
thank you so much for letting me know :)
I am swamped with work and living the painful existence of being an adult, and yet blissfully drowning in the world of Japanese old films and dramas. HAHAHAHAHAHHA
The mum approving the ML and moving straight to "She must consummate" LMAOOOOOOOO
DYINGGGG!
Also, is it just me or Nam Soon and the fake daughter look eerily alike?
1. The fact that she is displaying her powers so openly. We see characters discussing it but what are the freaking implications?! It's not just about attracting villains, but like won't you be attracting all sorts of people who'd want you to help them solve your problems etc
Major major lack of logic in the screenplay here.
2. Why is the mum so specifically interested in drugs and its investigation? There are millions of crimes in the world. Why drugs?! Are we ever going to get an answer to this question?
3. Being cute is one thing, but why make Nam Soon behave like a kid? There's a difference between being gullible and innocent, and being kiddish. And here I don't blame the actress, rather the director, because the actress is not a bad actor at all.
4. The parents are responsible for passively supporting the kid stuffing himself, and then when he does, they fat shame him?! Same with the other guy who looks too weak to do anything.. to me it looks more psychological than physical. Why are they not consulting the relevant mental health professional for these two instead of just encouraging their behaviours, and then looking down on them? It is so so problematic. I wouldn't have a problem if the kids appeared too spoilt or lazy to try but here, it seems like both of them need genuine help, and want to change themselves if given the opportunity.
5. Nam Soon spent her entire life in Mongolia and has only just moved to South Korea.. how does she not have any withdrawals or feelings towards the environment she was raised in or her parents?! Even though she studied Korean, she communicates in the language a little too easily. There's a difference between learning and communicating. She's also adjusted to the society and its norms a little too easily, talking about SNS and stuff. Anyway guess I am being nitpicky with this point. So I'll let this one go.
6. Small point, but can they reduce the cringe, please. I hope we won't have any more white people showing up. The 'Bread' character is also way too cringe. I'm all for older people dating but they do have to make it look so crass in trying to be overtly sexy? It just comes across as cringey, and is not funny. Just present it as a mature, adult romance, rather than trying to make a joke out of it.
I really want to root for the characters and enjoy the quirkiness, but the writing is not helping.
damnnnnnnnnnnnnn
And thank you! Hope you are doing well :)