I can't believe they originally wanted Song Joong Ki as the prince. He looks way too frail to be doing any sort of fighting. I honestly think it would've ruined the show to cast him.
Saw a review saying it's basically a generic Netflix show but with amazing action. That's kind of what I expected, but still happy Japan is making some more modern-looking shows.
So many Lee Do Hyun mentions, but I bet Kim Go Eun is going to steal the show. Her presence in the trailers alone is several levels above everyone else so far.
One thing for sure, in situations like this you will need a leader. It's just that it's hard to find leader who…
Those who seek power are usually those who you don't want in power.
This is also why communism usually turns into a dictatorship. To get to communism, you have to first give one group or person absolute power. Problem is, once they get that power, they're not going to give it up.
This came out during the pandemic when everyone was bored at home looking for entertainment.
If it came out today, I bet the rating would be in the 7's. And below 6 on Douban.
The first few episodes were amazing, and then the writing quality completely collapsed during the last 3. The lead guy has the charisma of a wooden plank, but the other characters were great. Too many plotholes and shoehorned scenarios made this season altogether so, so bad.
I'm sorry there's just no way that the Yijae we were shown in the very beginning of this drama is the same cunning…
What happened between part 1 and part 2? His girlfriend was brutally murdered. When an event as traumatic as that happens, it can completely alter your personality. Trauma often brings out the depths of your soul.
The evolution of his mindset is perfectly natural from a human psychology POV.
I wholeheartedly agree with this drama message but there’s slightly I disagree is that everyone have their own…
Sorry to hear that you feel stuck.
I don't know if this would help, but one thing that helped me a lot when I couldn't figure my life out:
The purpose of life is to become someone you admire.
Make a list of people you admire. Figure out why you admire them. Then go and develop those characteristics. It's not going to be easy. In fact, it's going to be very hard. But when you live life with this purpose in mind, wow does every day feel deeply fulfilling.
Another thought for those who disagreed with the message (and you're totally allowed to feel the way you do):
Shows don't have to be prescriptive to have meaning. What I mean is: We don't necessarily have to see this series as a message for *everyone* who commits suicide.
If you look at it from the perspective of *just* this Yi Jae character: Ok, perhaps he was selfish. Perhaps he did have a lot to live for. Perhaps he did take his mother's love for granted. And so this whole journey was worth it for him.
Doesn't mean this applies to everyone who's suicidal. But maybe, if you are suicidal, you watch this show and *some* aspects of its message (doesn't have to be *all*) give you new realizations on life.
The message was not "you should feel guilty for killing yourself." The message was that experiencing life to the full is the antidote to the desire to commit suicide.
I felt strongly that the whole guilt thing was just a tactic used by Death. But not the core message, which is the power of understanding and appreciating love in its entirety.
Ju Ji Hoon makes so much more sense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WF-2EmNqV8
EDIT: Never mind, trailer's here!
This is also why communism usually turns into a dictatorship. To get to communism, you have to first give one group or person absolute power. Problem is, once they get that power, they're not going to give it up.
If it came out today, I bet the rating would be in the 7's. And below 6 on Douban.
The first few episodes were amazing, and then the writing quality completely collapsed during the last 3. The lead guy has the charisma of a wooden plank, but the other characters were great. Too many plotholes and shoehorned scenarios made this season altogether so, so bad.
- He was shown hell, the worst pain anyone can endure
- He died several painful deaths
Anyone in his situation would try to get out of the suffering as soon as they realize what's going on.
The evolution of his mindset is perfectly natural from a human psychology POV.
I don't know if this would help, but one thing that helped me a lot when I couldn't figure my life out:
The purpose of life is to become someone you admire.
Make a list of people you admire. Figure out why you admire them. Then go and develop those characteristics. It's not going to be easy. In fact, it's going to be very hard. But when you live life with this purpose in mind, wow does every day feel deeply fulfilling.
Shows don't have to be prescriptive to have meaning. What I mean is: We don't necessarily have to see this series as a message for *everyone* who commits suicide.
If you look at it from the perspective of *just* this Yi Jae character: Ok, perhaps he was selfish. Perhaps he did have a lot to live for. Perhaps he did take his mother's love for granted. And so this whole journey was worth it for him.
Doesn't mean this applies to everyone who's suicidal. But maybe, if you are suicidal, you watch this show and *some* aspects of its message (doesn't have to be *all*) give you new realizations on life.
I felt strongly that the whole guilt thing was just a tactic used by Death. But not the core message, which is the power of understanding and appreciating love in its entirety.