Seems like I am in the minority but I absolutely loved the first two episodes of the drama. The "bad" English accent worked for me because it's not like the characters were acting as Americans, and it seemed realistic. Idk how bad English accent means bad acting lol. The first episode started with a slow pace, but I don't see anything problematic about it either since they needed to warm us up with the backstory and patience doesn't hurt anyone. I think some of us can already predict how the story will go, but as someone said earlier, I really think it's more about the journey. I am IN LOVE with both Jang Ki Yong and Nana's performances, including the other cast. Jang Ki Yong was born to play this role, if I say so myself, he's just so damn attractive and he gives off the perfect soft-looking but strong, silent male lead vibe, and his piercing gaze is so perfect for a sniper role. Nana also totally killing it as Do Hyun Jin, I think she doesn't seem rude to me but more matter-of-fact, and I'm sick of female characters who are supposed to be sweet as angels paired up with tsundere male leads. Again, I am in the minority perhaps but Nana and JKY have impeccable chemistry, their characters are both so mature, SKILLED (I am all about romances where both partners challenge each other, and a bit of chasing and being chased :P), and like twin flames. What I'm mostly drawn to is their quiet lowkey romance (?). I will be fine with whatever the writers decide to do with them, regardless of whether it is romance or not, because these two just work so well off each other's chemistry. I'm not really a fan of "in-your-face" romance and I didn't really feel as much when I was watching Healer, City Hunter or other dramas of the genre, but I TOTALLY dig this, because both characters here are equally mature/skilled/attractive and they have a poised, gentle chemistry (that snow scene was adorable!!!!). Also, I don't get why people are saying Nana's character is annoying/meddlesome when she is literally a cop who is supposed to protect citizens, and her talking with JKY's character shows she's comfortable with him, and if she doesn't talk then who will because he's not much of a talker lol
Only 2 episodes and I already know he's going to die because of her.that's what I think.
I mean I just don't see a happy ending for these two, so I braced myself for that since the plot of the story was revealed. So either he is going to die because of her or end up in jail
The chemistry between the leads is UNREAL I want romance JAEBALLLLL. Also I love the mystery behind the woman in the shadow pulling all the strings and the story in general. This one is already going so strong from episode 1!!!!
Oooh are you looking for Taiwanese dramas? I'm just recently getting into them but MARS is a very popular older Taiwanese drama. I also heard Refresh Man (2016) is good. I'm going to watch Meet Me @ 1006 next which is a newer Taiwanese drama from last year. If you're looking for Korean dramas I have some of those too :P
Totally agree with you! I'm glad someone else is also enjoying this drama as much as I am. Usually, I have a hard…
Yeah I'm all caught up too, a lot of people are saying things are going slowly but honestly I wouldn't expect anything else considering the fact this is a 120 episode drama lol
Here I am at the end of episode 29 and I can’t believe how much I am really enjoying Gangnam Scandal. Some have…
Totally agree with you! I'm glad someone else is also enjoying this drama as much as I am. Usually, I have a hard time keeping up with daily dramas because they either end up recycling the same stuff, or characters are acting out of character, or just everyone is doing too many illogical stupid things, but I don't feel that way here at all. Of course, none of the characters are perfect, and some people make awful decisions, but the flow of the storytelling makes me want to continue watching either way. Not to mention, the female lead is one of the most sensible daily drama leads imo, she doesn't take anyone's crap, and tries to make the best use of her situation. I am warming up to the male lead as well, he is weirdly very easy to relate to, and he just wants to help and be a good person, without throwing any pity parties. I do have an issue with the second male lead at times, but honestly, he's not unbearable as of yet and I can brace myself for all the evil stuff the mom is doing because in a weird way she brings the two main leads together :P
I am not a moron but i find it to be very boring and lacking plot wise. I am a huge Bo gum fan so do not say this…
Yeah everyones different but there are morons who rate dramas before even watching the whole thing or giving a drama less than a 4 because it isnt what theyre looking for. I mean everyone is entitled to their opinion, but its rude to rate something as horrible because you can. Not that everyone who finds this drama boring is a moron, just people who give mediocre ratings just for the heck of it lol
Even though I am not a fan of rich/poor people storylines, this drama is slowly creating a comfy spot inside my heart. I know that a lot of people feel that there is no chemistry between the leads because they are "awkward" with each other, I think that is the essence of their love. We tend to mistake grounded and restrained chemistry for awkwardness. The love between CSH and KJH is not crazily passionate or intense like a fire that burns everything around it (we have LOADS of stories about that), but it is gentle and lyrical, building up slowly with each encounter. There are many scenes where the director makes us notice the position of their hands. Whenever they are around each other, they are hyper aware of the space around them, and KJH especially doesn't know what to do with his hands - he restrains himself from holding or bringing her closer, or even wrapping his arms around her. It's the same for CSH, she is an extremely guarded person with a very powerful/tough aura - she is the CEO of a company, she is much older than KJH and is also his boss. CSH feels "uncomfortable" being touched by KJH a couple of times as well, and the reason is because she doesn't know how to allow anyone to enter her space, and nobody dares to do so because she is so distant herself. As an introvert I resonate with this a lot, and I am glad this drama has a female character who is very restrained, and I don't mind the slow pace at all, in fact, I find this to be my type of love story. To me, this story feels fresh and new, because in terms of the romance, it doesn't follow generic tropes, and the chemistry is unlike any other I have seen. The director plays around with the politics of space and distance (physical, social, age-dependent, psychological) with these two characters, and it's just so lovely to analyze the little details.
"There are roads I want to take when I'm told not to. That is life, and yearning. That is, you." Bo Gum and Hye Kyo are doing an excellent job of interpreting this poem from their heart. When we think about the word "yearning" a lot of people can interpret it as a feverish desire that destroys us completely, but the story here is about two people whose yearning for each other kind of bring them to life. For CSH, it is a stifled existence to a more independent and wholesome life, and for KJH it is a life of ideals and books to a practical and strong man, someone not out of touch with reality, someone who has experienced love and life, not just from books. And even though people find it extremely uncomfortable that Hye Kyo is married to Bo Gum's best friend, I think it creates a very interesting dynamic between them which, unbeknownst to them, also gets reflected in the drama, but imo, in a good way. They are totally nailing the "restrained yet poised chemistry" between two characters who seem to be an "odd" pairing in today's critical society - a boss/employee, an older woman/younger man, the rich/poor. Also, I don't get why people can be salty, personal life and work life is separate and I hate it when netizens try to mix those two. There is nothing wrong with SHK and PBG working together in a romantic drama.
"There are roads I want to take when I'm told not to. That is life, and yearning. That is, you." Bo Gum and Hye Kyo are doing an excellent job of interpreting this poem from their heart. When we think about the word "yearning" a lot of people can interpret it as a feverish desire that destroys us completely, but the story here is about two people whose yearning for each other kind of bring them to life. For CSH, it is a stifled existence to a more independent and wholesome life, and for KJH it is a life of ideals and books to a practical and strong man, someone not out of touch with reality, someone who has experienced love and life, not just from books. And even though people find it extremely uncomfortable that Hye Kyo is married to Bo Gum's best friend, I think it creates a very interesting dynamic between them which, unbeknownst to them, also gets reflected in the drama, but imo, in a good way. They are totally nailing the "restrained yet poised chemistry" between two characters who seem to be an "odd" pairing in today's critical society - a boss/employee, an older woman/younger man, the rich/poor. Also, I don't get why people can be salty, personal life and work life is separate and I hate it when netizens try to mix those two. There is nothing wrong with SHK and PBG working together in a romantic drama.