We still have a long way to go as we've just reached the quarter point of this drama, but I'm in the process of putting together a Currently Watching article for it.
For those who are still unsure about giving this drama a chance or not, is there anything in particular that you'd like me to go into regarding what to expect (e.g. in terms of plot, historical context, characters, etc)? I can't guarantee I'll be able to cover all bases (given that some answers might border on being too spoilery) but I can try my best to do so in the article.
so far I like it, some people compare it to Goblin. But I didn't like Goblin that much, for me it was ok, not…
pixpix, you pretty much summed up my thoughts too. Not to say that it was a bad drama as such but Goblin was something I couldn't personally get into. However, in the first few episodes Mr Sunshine already captured my interest. There's a really promising plot/setup and the character dynamics, even between those who are outside of the main cast, are something I can't wait to see play out. The cinematography is really beautiful to look at and the actors are doing strongly so far. Kim Tae Ri and Yoo Yeon Seok especially shine, and Lee Byung Hun is still an exceptional actor, as much as I'm not fond of him as a person.
I am not a fan of love triangles or in this case a love square, I mean I hate them, but here I can see why the…
I agree entirely which is why I can overlook it for the case of this drama. The historical plot definitely intrigues me and I'm interested in seeing how the various dynamics between the characters (Hina included) unfold. I hope more people complaining about the love triangle/square can look past that. The preview for episode 6 only increases my anticipation to see what happens
That cliffhanger in ep 4 was almost painful... I do really want to see more of Eugene's sympathetic/protective (and also jealous, especially when he finds out about the fiance) sides come out as he reconnects with his homeland. And that preview makes me only fear for Dong Mae even more... the second (third?!) lead syndrome is real already...
Wow.... a $27.8 MILLION budget for this drama, making it the most expensive Korean drama ever made... that's really something (although I can see why, I'm actually really enjoying it so far)
um hey y'all in the comments...pls stop seeing pedonoona as a good thing...cos it's absolutely not. any form of…
Agreed... people do it enough with underage idols as it is and it's still unacceptable for actors too (and also incredibly creepy). People would automatically find it disgusting if it was a case of grown men saying sexual things towards schoolgirls who are minors - I don't see why this should be treated any differently.
I'm Not A Robot wasn't a burnout to me. It's one of my favorite dramas. There's one more syndrome called the Can't…
I agree... I watched I'm Not A Robot with low expectations, just because I wanted something easy to watch and lighthearted but I ended up really enjoying it. Whereas I personally couldn't get into Goblin, DOTS, The Heirs, Legend of the Blue Sea, SWDBS, etc as much as other people did
Enjoyed the article even though I don't personally relate to a lot of the points mentioned... for example I'm personally largely very uninterested in dramas where there's very blatant amounts of eye candy in the use of idol actors, like in Hwarang. Moon Lovers was a weird exception that I ended up enjoying, however. Disappointed at the lack of JCW here though haha (I'm joking, it's just my bias talking) but I agree with LJG in Lawless Attorney for sure.
Sad that it's over! Thank you to the wonderful cast and crew for such an enjoyable drama : ) I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised with the ending - I was worried they'd be left with too many things to wrap up without everything being addressed
Haven't seen any of the main dramas you mentioned, but I agree with the mentions of Hello Monster and Chicago Typewriter.
Other honourable mentions for me were Choi Yoo Jin from The K2 (I felt like I rooted for her surprisingly even more than JCW, which really says something...), Jung Hyun Soo from Suspicious Partner, Lee Yoo Beom from WYWS and Judge Cha from the still-airing Lawless Lawyer.
My best Villain forever time The K2 : Song Yoon Ah (Choi Yoo Jin)She was so amazing in this drama, completly erasing…
Agreed, even though I'm a loyal JCW fan... I'd say she was the main reason to watch the drama. It had good potential but was ruined by the messy writing and lack of romantic chemistry
Finally, the truth has been spoken. xDSometimes I don' get this poop/bathroom humour, which in some cases is really…
Glad someone else agrees... this was one thing that I really didn't like about SWDBS because they focused too much on it. The romance/chemistry was the only thing that kept me watching.
Totally agree, especially with the smartphone thing, haha. I'd also like to add... for example:
- In occupation-orientated dramas it's often portrayed as though the main characters are part of the only law firm/police squad/hospital/company, etc in the whole city so all the work gets delegated to the same place without any acknowledgement of others existing in the area lmao
- This one really annoys me but the whole... unrealistically awfully timed almost-encounters where the leads miss bumping into/spotting each other, an antagonist, or someone else they're looking for by mere seconds or they JUST happen to be looking the wrong way... a classic would be if it happens in front of a lift, or if they disappear into a huge crowd before the other person notices... the worst examples are when this has been used as a way to create a cliffhanger ending that turns out to be avoided by the slightest diversion the next episode
- The whole split screen view panning to both leads thinking about each other while going about very similar daily routines at the exact same time lmao... what are the chances?
- Grown adults (I'm talking at least mid-late twenties) acting like teenagers when it comes to romance... I get that everyone acts differently in a relationship but this is true for a LOT of dramas... if they're almost 30 years old I highly doubt that they're going to be THAT shy about holding hands or make such a huge deal about the slightest contact with the female leads acting like schoolgirls over it... or just not doing anything beyond quick pecks in terms of kisses... I'm not expecting any full on bed scene but at least make it realistic....
Regarding the kiss scenes... they're definitely getting better in recent years but I largely agree. Certain actors are notably better/worse for it
For those who are still unsure about giving this drama a chance or not, is there anything in particular that you'd like me to go into regarding what to expect (e.g. in terms of plot, historical context, characters, etc)? I can't guarantee I'll be able to cover all bases (given that some answers might border on being too spoilery) but I can try my best to do so in the article.
Other honourable mentions for me were Choi Yoo Jin from The K2 (I felt like I rooted for her surprisingly even more than JCW, which really says something...), Jung Hyun Soo from Suspicious Partner, Lee Yoo Beom from WYWS and Judge Cha from the still-airing Lawless Lawyer.
- In occupation-orientated dramas it's often portrayed as though the main characters are part of the only law firm/police squad/hospital/company, etc in the whole city so all the work gets delegated to the same place without any acknowledgement of others existing in the area lmao
- This one really annoys me but the whole... unrealistically awfully timed almost-encounters where the leads miss bumping into/spotting each other, an antagonist, or someone else they're looking for by mere seconds or they JUST happen to be looking the wrong way... a classic would be if it happens in front of a lift, or if they disappear into a huge crowd before the other person notices... the worst examples are when this has been used as a way to create a cliffhanger ending that turns out to be avoided by the slightest diversion the next episode
- The whole split screen view panning to both leads thinking about each other while going about very similar daily routines at the exact same time lmao... what are the chances?
- Grown adults (I'm talking at least mid-late twenties) acting like teenagers when it comes to romance... I get that everyone acts differently in a relationship but this is true for a LOT of dramas... if they're almost 30 years old I highly doubt that they're going to be THAT shy about holding hands or make such a huge deal about the slightest contact with the female leads acting like schoolgirls over it... or just not doing anything beyond quick pecks in terms of kisses... I'm not expecting any full on bed scene but at least make it realistic....
Regarding the kiss scenes... they're definitely getting better in recent years but I largely agree. Certain actors are notably better/worse for it