Kyubin

The poster with the queen and one of the princes under the rain looks much better than the one chosen for illustration (even though it's a nice one too).

GagaOOLala (with a subscription).

Ah finally with episode 10 things are moving forward. Not sure what to think of the show anymore though. I think it will depend on the last two episodes.

Well, personally I couldn't do the same in this situation. Of course the circumstances are particular in the movie, with the police behaviour, but still, framing a friend to save my life because he is unconscious and might never wake up and die would be too much to handle for me. As the ending of the movie might or might not suggest it, you have to live forever with the truth and the guilt. And in the end, the other's person name and reputation are tarnish so it's too dishonourable to act this way and live this way. Of course, not everyone would think the same.
I really didn't expected this movie to take this way and it was a nice surprise because I don't think there is just one good answer to this kind of dilemma and that's why this kind of movies are so good. It's more than just entertaining. It makes you think and debate about philosophy and morality.

Just a fresh reminder:
"Soompi: What are the most important factors that you take into consideration when accepting an acting project?
Ji Chang Wook: These days, I think about whether this is a story that I really want to tell people as an actor and as the person Ji Chang Wook. I consider whether it is a project that I can enjoy working on when on set."

I understand you and I totally support your freedom of speech. Unfortunately, too often on this website (but it's the same everywhere nowadays) people just fight stupidity or deny others comments without being able to debate, respecting others opinions.

They explained together what happened after the show and yes, to summarise, Chang Min had real interest and feelings for Jeong Hyun but he felt like he didn't had time to properly date the way he sees it and Jeong Hyun felt confused and hurt, like he didn't care for him, so in the end nothing happened. If I understood correctly, until the show was aired and they reconnect, they weren't in contact anymore for some time.

Still going strong ? Don't know what was written in the comments but they officially announced that they didn't dated after the show and the reasons why. And they are not dating now either, but they seem to be good friends.

The production is a bit sloppy as some moments and the acting not always the best for me, but the story is interesting and the actors combinations for the characters look nice. I look forward to the next episodes.

Well, you can have your own opinion regarding the adult/minor relationship thing, but please learn the meaning of the words you use before, because there is nothing referring to pedophilia in that drama and nobody liking this drama here is defending pedophilia.

Your "prude" comment is actually funny considering your profile picture and all the potential implications behind it.

You seems to definitely have your own standards (if at 24 years old you can't consider a relationship with someone who is only 4 years younger), but it’s far different for others and I don’t think most of people would think the same. Objectively, when you’re in your twenties, there is nothing surprising to be attracted to a 17 year old person (or someone between 35/45 years too by the way). Many people in that age look (and/or are) very mature, so there is nothing wrong or illogical with that.
I get your point though, and honestly I myself don’t like big age gap relationships in real life, as I find it weird and potentially problematic. But that's just my own conception of relationships. And I don’t mind it here in this BL as it is fictional, neither the adult/minor thing, because to me it’s just a social norm. A 17 year old and a 19 old together wouldn’t represent a big age gap problem, but based on some countries laws and social norms it’d still be wrong. Which I find totally stupid.
I don’t say that adult/minor relationships is totally acceptable in Japan either, but I think they are more open and comprehensive towards it (and many other things not accepted elsewhere) than other cultures. Which is one of the reasons I personally like their productions. They are not afraid to show and question things that are totally taboos in other countries.
I guess I’m okay with the plot of the drama because it’s purely fictional to me. It might or might not be a realistic depiction of reality. But I don’t see the point to get fired up by it. If I don’t like or feel uncomfortable with a drama/movie plot I will just watch something else. It’s not like this drama is promoting pedophilia, so there isn’t anything morally wrong with it (but of course that depends on one's moral). Artistic creation doesn’t have to always be consensual. If there was only the same endless rom/com everywhere it would be very boring to watch dramas. It’s interesting to have plots that are a little controversial too, it also reflects reality. You're right to express your opinion here and it's always interesting to debate things, but if people are coming on you strong it's maybe also because you don't seems to accept others opinions and are harsh too in the way you express yours.

Your reasoning makes no sense to me because you mixed two different things and it's not logical. You speak about moral (which can be understandable depending on one's background), but use a legal argument for that. However, adult/minor differentiation is an abstract concept that is different based on the country and the cultures, and it's also different than sexual consent (legally or morally). And you speak about the fact that puberty hit people differently, which is an objective and biological reality, but in the end you don't accept the reality of that in humans relationships outside of social norms. Biologically speaking, a human being is not a kid anymore at 15 in general.
Your points on the plot and development are yours and I don't argue with that. But your fixation on the adult/minor thing is just a social conception that is not an objective thing. If that drama is allowed in Japan it's because it's nothing wrong in there. Either accept the different culture with his particularities or move on I would suggest.

I don't know if you watched the movie, so I don't know how to answer you, in case I'd reveal you the development of the story.

Not a single idol turned actor that I like in this list unfortunately.

What do you rely on objectively to say that "7 First Kisses", "Suspicious Partner", "Fabricated City", "Melting Me Softly", "Backstreet Rookie", "Lovestruck in the City", "Hard Hit" and "The Sound of Magic" are failures ?
Don't state something like a general fact to express your personal feelings, that's totally different.

That pregnant woman at the back of the truck was the most stupid thing of this drama seriously...
The latest hot scene was as boring as the previous ones (even Chahub's body couldn't drawn me in).
And that ending was just a relief of freedom because I still don't understand why I kept watching until the end even after I realised that drama was already a disaster after episode 1.

Well, the preview looks a little bit bland to me, but hopefully it will be more interesting to watch the drama. Let's see tomorrow.

Not fair, this is still far better than the crazy Thai ones.

Very excited for this sageuk. Three great actors as the Queen Dowager, the King and the Queen and a nice cast for the five princes too. I look especially forward to Moon Sang Min first big main role.
But once again, the original title is better.