Why It says "action" but there's literally no action its kinda boring too..
You watch a ROMCOM with the leads holding hand on episode 6 and bare minimum kiss on episode 8 and call it a romcom. I’m pretty sure getting bullied, beaten up accounts to action. Give it time and enjoy a good drama rather blatantly calling it boring.
To all those who thinks the drama is unique and engaging, be objective and ignore the fact that LMH is the lead and honestly give an opinion how bad the story narrative is.
People nowadays are so weird with their double standards. If this were a BL drama, everyone would be promoting…
I honestly feel if in this psychothriller where Hyeri’s obsession over SeulGi demands a scene where they kiss and fits into the story narrative I don’t see any problem in that. People need to take it down a notch - the micro analysis and the hating.
I didn’t really feel the Episode 1 and I know kdrama and k entertainment are trying hard to enter America market…
I see the intention behind the scene—they were likely highlighting the intense academic ambition among high schoolers and the competitiveness within Korean society, especially in an international school setting. I don’t think this was meant for American viewers either; otherwise, we would have seen an OTT release of the drama. The premise being set in an international school naturally justified the use of English, and it also served to emphasize Lee Hyeri’s status as a prodigy.
Just two episodes in, and I’m already hooked—so much so that if I ever found myself in a zombie apocalypse, I’d want this cast by my side. Newtopia delivers a thrilling yet hilarious take on survival, making the dire situation unexpectedly entertaining. A perfect balance between the nail-biting tension with well-timed humor.
I really don't think it's about ego. It's the fact he's in the highest position there is and he still has no control…
Yeah that’s the word, he’s as meticulous as the Queen. I’m really glad that finally I’ve someone to talk about this drama to be honest. I still don’t get the under rating of the drama though.
I really don't think it's about ego. It's the fact he's in the highest position there is and he still has no control…
I'm not sure how far you've watched the episodes, but the King can be quite impulsive in his decisions, often letting his emotions guide him. I agree that the Queen can't balance her role as both the queen and the daughter of the Min family. By doing this, she's only fueling further conflict with the King and reinforcing his insecurities about being a puppet—something he desperately wants to break free from.
I really don't think it's about ego. It's the fact he's in the highest position there is and he still has no control…
I do agree on the greed of the Min family that undermine the King’s authority, but that doesn’t negate the fact that how the King and Queen usurped the throne with the resolve to create a Joseon where the people are not wronged prioritizing justice and the welfare of their subjects. This vision was rooted in a desire to establish a fairer society.
However, over time, the King’s obsession with consolidating and maintaining his authority has led him to lose sight of the very people he once sought to protect. His absolute focus on his position as monarch perhaps driven by insecurity or fear of losing control has become a detriment to the ideals that once defined his rule and made him resort to actions that was deliberate to hurt the woman who he knows is loyal to him.
Meanwhile, the Queen is caught in a delicate struggle. She is still tied to her original vision of a great Joseon, one that she and the King dreamed of, but she is also trapped by the greed of her family and the political dynamics at play. The Queen is torn between her duty to the King and the realization that his obsession with power could jeopardize the greater good she hoped to achieve.
I do like your perspective on this and this is the beauty of this drama keeping us viewers conflicted on where to divert our sympathy. Thank you for sharing.
The brilliant depiction of queen’s devotion towards an egoistic king. I still don’t get the low ratings for the drama. You’ll need to watch this and don’t miss out on this complex plot.
Absolutely loving Study Group! Hwang Min Yun is amazing as always, bringing his charm and intensity to this action-packed high school drama. The setting of the ‘worst school,’ the perfectly choreographed fights, and the emotional depth of the first two episodes have me hooked. Ga Min is such an intriguing lead—his mix of charm and determination to form a study group amidst chaos is so refreshing. The cast is phenomenal, and the drama is already tackling themes of friendship, bullying, and passion in such a gripping way. Can’t wait for more!
FROM EP 1How did the female lead manage to heal so quickly and regain full strength to kill her master after being…
One possibility for how the female lead, Lady Ok, managed to heal quickly could involve a few days passing between the events. Additionally, Lady Ok is portrayed as mentally and physically strong, which could imply she has an exceptional resilience and a high tolerance for pain, allowing her to push through the physical damage more quickly than most would.
After all, such details in Kdramas are expected, just like how characters often walk out of a near-death experience carrying an IV stand with fluids—because, in the world of Kdramas, anything is possible! :) Hope this helps
However, over time, the King’s obsession with consolidating and maintaining his authority has led him to lose sight of the very people he once sought to protect. His absolute focus on his position as monarch perhaps driven by insecurity or fear of losing control has become a detriment to the ideals that once defined his rule and made him resort to actions that was deliberate to hurt the woman who he knows is loyal to him.
Meanwhile, the Queen is caught in a delicate struggle. She is still tied to her original vision of a great Joseon, one that she and the King dreamed of, but she is also trapped by the greed of her family and the political dynamics at play. The Queen is torn between her duty to the King and the realization that his obsession with power could jeopardize the greater good she hoped to achieve.
I do like your perspective on this and this is the beauty of this drama keeping us viewers conflicted on where to divert our sympathy. Thank you for sharing.
After all, such details in Kdramas are expected, just like how characters often walk out of a near-death experience carrying an IV stand with fluids—because, in the world of Kdramas, anything is possible! :) Hope this helps