I don’t know if it makes sense, but the older I get, the more uncomfortable I feel watching dramas where the actors have a significant age gap. They don’t even look that different in terms of age, so it must just be my awareness of how old they actually are
The train station scene was really disturbing, first with the stampede and the carnage (I must say Jinuk kinda grew on me - he wasn't entirely egotistical as he cared for Yeongju even in these extreme circumstances), and then the kid and his grandma. I'm really stiff after today's episode.
Shin hye is excellent in this one! Her character is so morally gray that it's really refreshing, haven't seen such female character in quite a while (in fact, I can't recall any such character right now)
The age gap doesn't bother you just hate older women and women in general.
It's curious how you seem to know so much about me, really, with nothing but a few random snippets. I watch stories that are relatable to me (I relate to female leads aged 25-45). All the younger men in my life are young adults—my students. Maybe it's you're who should reflect on yourself, for generalizing and feeling so self-righteous. There are enough truly misogynistic people on the Internet (especially on Twitter) to educate, but instead, you're more willing to target other women for their preferences. Older women can like younger men, of course, but it's simply not me. Why would you instantly put my lack of comfort down to older women, and not younger men? You make it sound as if women were to be blamed...
The age gap doesn't bother you just hate older women and women in general.
Did you even read my comment? It's the actor I have a problem with. If anything, I love women, lol. Making assumptions about strangers seems to be your favourite pastime. Let's not continue this conversation, it's futile.
Because This is My First Life has an 8 year gap (FL 30, ML 38) and Itaewon Class has a 10 year gap (FL 19, ML…
I didn't know about all of it except for Itaewon Class (I liked the story but the relationship should've stayed platonic) and Goblin (and again, the story was nice, but I see this actor, however amazing he is, as an adjussi)
It's just that I find Shin Minah a great actress, she's one of my favourites in the kdrama land, but all of a sudden she's being casted with someone whom I see as a young boy. I don't know....
The age gap doesn't bother you just hate older women and women in general.
No, I'm a woman myself, and I surround myself with women, too. I'm a young teacher and I'm just weirded out if I realise the age gap is this big. Obviously these actors look amazing so it's not visible at all whether they're the same age or not, but I can't help but see this male actor as a kid when compared to the excellent and already mature actress like Shin Minah. You're being immensely rude to imply anything about me or my opinions based on a mere comment.
I'd like to watch it, but the age difference actually bothers me a lot. I don't know if I'm being unreasonable but it simply doesn't sit right with me; the FOMO is there too, tho 😒
No, you're wrong. This trope works, and that's why they keep using it. The contrast between the characters adds…
Same here, actually—I started watching Kdramas and Cdramas in 2019. At first, it was refreshing, but now everything feels predictable. They lazily reuse the patterns that once proved successful. I don't like how profit-driven it's become, but I still find myself drawn to these stories. American shows are too explicit and straightforward for me, while Korean shows, no matter the genre, somehow bring me comfort.
Agreed—it was a strange choice to make the role reversal so obvious. Then again, it's a somewhat new trope, and this is what happens with successful tropes: new dramas start using them.
I'm still not as sure about this one as you are, so let's see! Hopefully, the execution will be better than in '"Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale." I didn't like that one and couldn't even finish it.
Yeeeeees, I hated the last 15 minutes of the first episode, and I hated the FL's mother, but I hated even more…
Exactly, I come from a country where collectivism and family are not as important as in SK or China, so I feel like I should zip it. Although the whole scene wasn't funny to me, I still liked how it pushed the main characters' dynamics.
No, you're wrong. This trope works, and that's why they keep using it. The contrast between the characters adds…
This debate just begs the question: why would you deliberately put yourself through sth that causes you so much annoyance? If you don't like the drama, look away and save yourself the anger.
About the discussion, I think South Korea is trying to shift its image from being a country filled with innocent women to a more accurate portrayal. But the thing is, the complete reversal of roles is superfluous. In older dramas, FLs were clumsier and more innocent, and they often fell for the male leads first. Now, we see a trend of "losers in love." I don't necessarily mind this, but I wish the change wasn't so extreme, as it feels a bit off.
Well...perhaps "Love Next Door" won't be just another example of this recent trope. We know more about the FL than the ML so far, so there’s still much to unravel. I’m curious to see how it will unfold. Hoping to see you later in the comments!
By the looks of it, Gwijoo suffers not only from depression but also alcoholism and yet, it is toned down and dismissed as a minor inconvenience? He shouldn't be allowed anywhere near alcohol, and why isn't he getting any help? If he took medicine, it would rule out the alcohol, am I right?
Also, why is he talking like that "having depression and all, it's hard for me to show gratitude," (not a direct quote, just scribbling from my memory). I don't know Korean well, so maybe it came off badly in translation, can't be sure. But the alcohol thing is just suspicious.
The whole family is so damaged that I wonder how in the world no one robbed them yet.
Making assumptions about strangers seems to be your favourite pastime.
Let's not continue this conversation, it's futile.
It's just that I find Shin Minah a great actress, she's one of my favourites in the kdrama land, but all of a sudden she's being casted with someone whom I see as a young boy. I don't know....
Agreed—it was a strange choice to make the role reversal so obvious. Then again, it's a somewhat new trope, and this is what happens with successful tropes: new dramas start using them.
I'm still not as sure about this one as you are, so let's see! Hopefully, the execution will be better than in '"Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale." I didn't like that one and couldn't even finish it.
About the discussion, I think South Korea is trying to shift its image from being a country filled with innocent women to a more accurate portrayal. But the thing is, the complete reversal of roles is superfluous. In older dramas, FLs were clumsier and more innocent, and they often fell for the male leads first. Now, we see a trend of "losers in love." I don't necessarily mind this, but I wish the change wasn't so extreme, as it feels a bit off.
Well...perhaps "Love Next Door" won't be just another example of this recent trope. We know more about the FL than the ML so far, so there’s still much to unravel. I’m curious to see how it will unfold. Hoping to see you later in the comments!
Also, why is he talking like that "having depression and all, it's hard for me to show gratitude," (not a direct quote, just scribbling from my memory). I don't know Korean well, so maybe it came off badly in translation, can't be sure. But the alcohol thing is just suspicious.
The whole family is so damaged that I wonder how in the world no one robbed them yet.
You're right, the misery is all over his face, his eyes are really expressive... and that paper crane 🥲