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I was amazed that MS said exactly that to TP at one point, I think it was before they left for bangkok. Women in kdrama have to express such complicated things with glances, they rarely get scripts which allow them to simply say what needs to be said. She was very calm and diplomatic too, the character wasnt written in as impulsive. So often a 'strong' women has no self-control in kdrama scripts. Nice writing. Everything is easy and natural, like yall are saying, but its radical nevertheless. So cool.

mid-ep 8 -- this is so interesting (trip to thailand). I had never thought about there being a network of overseas Korean traders, the same way that there have always been overseas Chinese...

I am thinking today that the end will be better later on when watched as a binge. It is abit too tidy but if rushed it a bit it wont feel that way.

I am not enjoying this 1 ep a night for the finale. It seems that these last four episodes were designed to be seen together all at once. Oh well, I will look forward to the binge-rewatch.

So glad you pointed out Noh Min Woo's presence! Then I dont have to feel weird in saying that the fact that both Im Chul Soo and NMW are in this show is a sign from the universe that this will be great.

Dont you think he got badly treated in CRushology -- his character had no sass,

That pink sleeping bag is absolutely unforgettable! Hurray for the return of poop jokes!

god yes. DH was a horrorshow, figuratively and literally. LJW did a good job, (you could sayeven a wildly overthetop outrageously operatic job) but even he couldnt swim against all that massive pompous indigestible meaningless dreck.

8 Modern dramas: Memories of the Alhambra, Search:WWW, Ex.U, When the weather is fine, DDSSLLS, Move to heaven, Death's game and the Impossible Heir.
2 Sageuk/fantasy dramas (both Netflix): Alchemy of Souls, Dear Hongrang.
This is his 3rd Netflix drama, and 9th modern drama.
He is a little like Namgoong Min, very versatile so people forget about him in between big hits.

I am so glad he is acting in something I can actually see!

Cho Jun Young finally shines brilliantly! What a smile! Goofy, artless, and beautiful,

totally agree.

Yes. Before time-slip, we had frozen slips! The tech is a verrry clunky but the show is otherwise clever and heartfelt.
Won Jin Ah is the goddess of actresses -- paired with JCW, the two make this a real secret treasure. Enjoy.

Ke Chun looks very good here, his first longer show since 20 2minute shows in 2 years. He will star in a proper 45 minute ep show soon. Watch him and see if you think he will make the grade.

My new theory is the verticals at 2mins are good only for a laugh once in a while. On the absolute edge of emotionally abusive porn. But, shades of Aema, partially govt supported???

Altho young actors and actresses desperate for work seem to enjoy themselves while they pay the rent, best not to pollute the mind..

However when an actor/ress can start climbing their way out of that segment of the industry I want to support them, so here is the theory -- watch them in the 12-15 size ep form whenever they get a chance to do a slightly longer show and then lets say nice things.

Such as Bound By Sin, which turns out to be a mini Republican love story. The FL, this time also deserves watching.

wow. This lineup is looking better and better.

I definitely need an explainer for this. Each scene is too packed with detail to clearly see, and to follow the action at the same time.

Not designed for the small screen, in effect.

But I am intrigued enough for the rewatches necessary. The fin-de-siecle mood?

yeah, the charisma of great lead actors is weird. It is as if the camera itself is automatically drawn to him. As a viewer you watch him first in every scene.

arent the 4 coming later? on viki and netflix anyway.

A sign of a good business-setting show = you find yourself crossing yr fingers and hoping for good news when they answer the phone!

thank you so much.