theematchabun

Well the internet is filled with angry pundits here & there. Shouldn’t compare to preteens since preteens are actually much more mature then some internet adults roaming online. Any who, I’m not triggered. ‘Triggered’ is a strong word. There’s no need to be defensively perturbed over a drama.

That’s another thing that’s been bothering me. She never told LM about it at all?
You can’t listen to private conversations lol. It’s not like she did it purposely since it was sent to her but she still listen to it anyways & didn’t tell LM. The writing just gloss over that lol.

True. There are people who aren’t going to like the drama & that’s fine. I’ve seen more positive than negative comments here so there’s that lol. The negative comments are not really that negative either. I’ve seen valid criticism which is also fine.

Yeah. I don’t necessarily see her as someone who’s outright rude or mean for no reason.

I’ve seen Fl in other dramas where they come off as shitty for no reason or too sweet goodie two shoe pushover who let people walk all over them. HJ is neither. She’s a pretty grounded character.

I’m thinking of watching it there but I’m not sure if the ENG subs are any good?

The great thing about Hot Stove League is the audience gets to see the people ‘behind’ the team who ‘makes’ them. It’s so interesting & that drama is veeerry good. Really enjoyed NGM in that role.

Hmmm…in my honest opinion, it wouldn’t be a drama I highly recommend lol but so far I like what I’m watching. The directing is pretty good although some stylistic choices visually, I find odd. The acting is okay. The philosophical & realistic aspect about work in this drama is nice but the dialogue is a hit or miss for me.

It’s an office politics/work place kind of drama. It highlights the main leads’ personal lives too. If you like work oriented drama & slice of life set in a media company environment then you might enjoy this. Don’t expect romance lol. I’m sure there will be later but I think it’s more so ‘exploring’ relationships & how people juggle between their work, friendship, family & love life.

Yep. She grew up in the city. HJ mentioned that she’s only been to Gongjin like 3 times in her life so adjusting to entire new place for work is pretty common even things she may not like.

Nice :)!

Oh that’s good to here.

Does anyone know the general audience reaction for this drama in SKorea? Like what are the netizens saying about & the internet buzz on social sites? Actors ranking? Or ratings?

I’ve never watched the film but saw the trailer. Lol, yep she’s way more uptight & rude in her words lol & DS is more of an oddball & bickers lol. You can definitely see how the writing for that film reflects the time it was written. Very over the top lol. The characters in the drama seem more down to earth.

Yes. We as the audience can gradually see how she changes. I don’t think she’s all that mean either?

Waiting to watch the episodes for this drama on viki is like watching a snail win a race lol. The subs are better therethan on dramanice & w/better quality. Has anyone tried watching this on youku. Are the subs any good or is it generated lol?

That’s basically her character, she’s an uptight city girl lol. It is an adaption of the film so I’m assuming that’s how she was in the movie. I fine with her characterization. If she was super sweet or the typical saintly nice girl from the get-go then there wouldn’t be a need for her to change her attitude or mindset. I think this works better when it comes to DS & HJ banter/bickering since they are polar opposites.

Like it’s a bit unnatural or things are unfolding to quick without nuance lol. Hmm, I don’t think it’s a bad thing from a writing standpoint but I see what you mean. He does have in interest in her so I think the point was he wanted to hang around her but also trying to help her too.

Yep. That was a huge no.

I think someone sent the private conversations on audio to her. So it has to be someone who works closely with them & know what they are doing.

Honestly don’t think he was an a$$. He could have gave her 4$ & leave it at that or she could have said no & not take up the challenge. The last few minute of ep 1 showed he took an interest in her. It’s more like he’s showing her around. She’s a newcomer who doesn’t know the place that well & she doesn’t have money, her car broken down & no phone service. So he wants to show her where she can make money if she’s in a slump. He even directed her to the cheapest & safest place to sleep for the night since he knows she doesn’t have enough money for some decent motel. It’s more like “hey if you’re stuck & don’t know what to do or where to ask for help, go & do this blah blah blah”. Is his way of doing things odd? Yep. It’s unconventional but not necessarily in a mean kind of way. I mean he even helped her startup her car even though he didn’t need to for a complete stranger. Can you imagine if he didn’t help her at all? She’d be sleeping on asphalt in an some alleyway like a sitting duck lol.

Also if a complete stranger came up to me & ask to help find their expensive shoes which they left without supervision then it’s on them lol. Like why am I wasting my time to find someone’s shoes that they didn’t look after lol. DS did give his TOILET sandals to her to wear lol. DS seems like the kind of guy who does things on his own time so the fact that he’s using his time to help a complete stranger the entire evening, I’d say he’s pretty generous.

I find it a unique way of introducing a main character. But since XX is the protagonist of the story, the writer must want the audience to focus on her.

I like the office politics & how XX tackles her task head on. I’m not familiar with any of the actors but I like what I’m watching so far.

I think the one who’s texting her is one of the higher ups but I’m not sure who it may be. I’m guessing Yin but I could be wrong.

LHY won’t likely show up until the second half of the show when she becomes a permanent employee at YMedia? Im not sure who DC is but he might be a new employee who works there too? XX just started her new career & just got out of a relationship so I think the writers wants to focus on her building & maintaining for newfound job. She’s still young so not all relationships will be rainbows & flower gardens lol. I just find the ex character so annoying lol. I’m glad she dumped him although he was garbage letting her sit out in the rain. Like wth lol.

The tag does say romance but I don’t think it will be too heavy? Maybe light romance lol. I think DC will be someone she starts a new relationship with romantically.