I share your opinion though. My Demon is fun, and I enjoy watching it immensely.
Precisely. Some people are just spiteful because My Demon is dominating streaming and social media platforms globally, especially those who are quick to dismiss it as a Kdrama focused simply on the leads' aesthetics (they would have loved to say SK and KYJ cannot act to save their lives. Well, tough. As it turns out, both actors turned out to be much more than aesthetics, they can actually act.) And then there are crazy-loyal fans of other (ongoing) dramas who cannot live wth the fact that My Demon is a huge commercial success. I just wish the success translates to awards though. *fingers crossed*
It started so well, so promising... then it lost its momentum. But I will still watch the last episodes, not because I'm still invested but because I am curious how neatly the writers can close the story. Suffice to say, I will be hitting that fast forward button.
I love My Demon. It's steeped in clichés but who cares? It's supremely entertaining. The editing is top-notch, the color palette is a visual delight, the leads are eye candies (who I must admit can act). The OST is quite good too.
My only gripe is that Jin Gayoung woman. Obviously, she's an excellent actor, given she's made her portrayal of the character effectively annoying. In the beginning when she was doing that whole sword dance thing, I thought she was a badass, an antagonist I would cheer on. BUT. As the story progresses, I wonder doesn't she have any other reason for existing (as a character) other than being an obsessed spurned woman? It's flimsy, one-dimensional and maybe even a little lazy in terms of character development. I wish her character was given a little more thought, a more profound reason for sticking with Guwon, and for sticking it to DoHee.
Overall, My Demon is a delightful, fast-paced (ok, there are few lulls, but I can live with it), hilarious take on a romcom with supernatural elements.
I had the same question. My Demon makes no other claim other than it's a romcom. And it's delivering as promised. It's fun, it's light (with a some thriller moments), it's fast paced, and the leads are a visual delight.
I have to mute the volume when Sam dal cries so loudly. Also I don't get why she don't want to expose her ex bf…
Right there with you 100%. That woman destroyed her reputation, set her career back at least 10 years, ruined everything she worked for... and Samdal is all, "live and let live." I'm not buying it. Not without some type of retribution or vindication.
I agree!I simply cannot feel any chemistry between JCW and SHS. Both of them are indeed accomplished actor and…
Precisely. Unfortunately, the SHS and JCW pairing is better in theory than on screen. And like you, I will continue to watch as I love both SHS and JCW as individual actors. Who knows, maybe things will pick up after today's episode!
I love the FL, I think Shin Hae Sun is an outstanding actor. I love the ML too, Ji Chang Wook is truly versatile. Individually, one cannot question their acting abilities.
Together in Welcome to Samdalri though? I feel like something just doesn’t click.
I don't know if its the general pace of the story: we're on 6 episodes but it feels as though everything that's been covered so far could have been wrapped up in 2 hours.
Or maybe it's Ji Chang Wook's character? His acting resumé can speak for itself. He did what he can with the material and direction given to him. But while he is his usual brilliant self in Welcome to Samdalri, the character he plays is, in my opinion, not interesting. Yongpil's everything seems to revolve around Samdal alone. I find that very thin. A sassy and ambitious woman like Samdal will need someone with a little less cotton candy and little more character.
I am also a fan of Shin Hae Sun. She should have received a multitude of awards by now. But I feel that the director seems to only showcase her ability to burst into tears.. and it has made her character a little too predictable. (Frankly, 6 episodes of 'poor-me' crying is enough)
Perhaps it's the screenplay. Welcome To Samdalri seems to have been written with ratings in mind, rather than storytelling. Unfortunately, cinematography and a couple of experienced actors cannot save a flimsy plot.
I've come to expect so much from Welcome to Samdalri, given its stellar leads... but the expectations beat the crap out of reality. I will continue to watch it, but so far Welcome to Samdalri's trajectory indicates a major letdown.
My only gripe is that Jin Gayoung woman. Obviously, she's an excellent actor, given she's made her portrayal of the character effectively annoying. In the beginning when she was doing that whole sword dance thing, I thought she was a badass, an antagonist I would cheer on. BUT. As the story progresses, I wonder doesn't she have any other reason for existing (as a character) other than being an obsessed spurned woman? It's flimsy, one-dimensional and maybe even a little lazy in terms of character development. I wish her character was given a little more thought, a more profound reason for sticking with Guwon, and for sticking it to DoHee.
Overall, My Demon is a delightful, fast-paced (ok, there are few lulls, but I can live with it), hilarious take on a romcom with supernatural elements.
More importantly it’s big on Netflix, it's trending on social media, and it has made doubters of Song Kang's acting believers (like myself).
Together in Welcome to Samdalri though? I feel like something just doesn’t click.
I don't know if its the general pace of the story: we're on 6 episodes but it feels as though everything that's been covered so far could have been wrapped up in 2 hours.
Or maybe it's Ji Chang Wook's character? His acting resumé can speak for itself. He did what he can with the material and direction given to him. But while he is his usual brilliant self in Welcome to Samdalri, the character he plays is, in my opinion, not interesting. Yongpil's everything seems to revolve around Samdal alone. I find that very thin. A sassy and ambitious woman like Samdal will need someone with a little less cotton candy and little more character.
I am also a fan of Shin Hae Sun. She should have received a multitude of awards by now. But I feel that the director seems to only showcase her ability to burst into tears.. and it has made her character a little too predictable. (Frankly, 6 episodes of 'poor-me' crying is enough)
Perhaps it's the screenplay. Welcome To Samdalri seems to have been written with ratings in mind, rather than storytelling. Unfortunately, cinematography and a couple of experienced actors cannot save a flimsy plot.
I've come to expect so much from Welcome to Samdalri, given its stellar leads... but the expectations beat the crap out of reality. I will continue to watch it, but so far Welcome to Samdalri's trajectory indicates a major letdown.