Remember that she is a princess and has never had to apologize in her life.
Exactly! In Are You the One, the ML was a nobleman and a general too, someone who had probably never had to apologize to anyone in his life. But look at how much groveling he had to do just to earn the FL’s so-called forgiveness—even when she was partially responsible for some of the things he did. She even stabbed him with her hairpin, yet not once did we see her apologize for it.
Meanwhile, everyone treated the ML like he had committed some massive offense against the FL, even though she wasn’t even a princess. The least she could’ve done was own up to her actions and apologize too. This double standard is infuriating. Crimes or mistakes against men are brushed off as comedy, but even the smallest thing against a woman suddenly makes the man out to be some kind of serial offender. It’s so unfair and frustrating to watch.
The most annoying princess award definitely goes to Lin An. How can a princess be this clueless? She deceived Ningyan by pretending to be the Grand Princess, yet she expects an apology from him? And to top it off, she doesn’t even apologize to him, but he forgives her way too easily. Where’s the justice in that?
On the other hand, in Are You the One, when the ML did something similar, he had to grovel for almost 10-15 episodes before the FL reluctantly forgave him. These writers, I swear, have no sense of balance at all. If a woman does something wrong, it’s treated as comedic or brushed aside, even though Lin An knew full well she was committing identity theft. If the Grand Princess had been like the typical evil princesses in other dramas, Ningyan could have been executed. But when men make mistakes, they have to beg as if their entire existence depends on forgiveness, and it still takes forever to be resolved.
That's because dramas like this one have a completely different target audience.SMLs who chase after FLs are only…
Yes, there are dramas like that, but they’re so rare, and most of them don’t even include romance—makers usually turn them into bromances instead. That’s why this one surprised me; at least it had some small amount of romance. I wish there were more dramas like this because I’m honestly tired of the usual trope where multiple SMLs are chasing after the FL, while the ML is written as someone who rejects even the slightest touch or interaction with any other female character. It’s starting to feel repetitive.
This drama did so many things right and felt really different in a good way. Ningyan’s family—his aunt, uncle, and basically everyone—was portrayed as kind and supportive, which isn’t something we usually see. Even the Grand Princess and Crown Prince were shown as genuine, caring siblings to Lin An, unlike in most dramas where they’re often depicted as villains. The Grand Princess stood out even more by helping Lin An multiple times.
What I found really interesting was how the FL was written—she’s immature and not exactly kind-hearted, which is pretty rare. Plus, there’s no typical SML chasing after the FL. Instead, the ML had more female companions, which made this drama feel so different from the usual ones.
I was absolutely furious mid-season about Do Jae only wanting to hurt the feelings of ML… by MURDERING the…
Yeah, exactly. His actions like the kidnapping and helping Sa Eon can still be excused to some extent, but killing Hee Joo, who didn’t even do anything wrong, is just outright evil. Drugging her and keeping her in the same place where he called Sa Eon (the killer), fully knowing how dangerous it could be for her, was reckless and cruel. And yet, the leads forgave him so easily—it feels completely unjustified.
Didn't Do Jae become quite dumb in episode 10? He was such a strong and intelligent character when dealing with the fake Paik Sa Eon, but despite knowing that his partner is the real Sa Eon he wanted to take revenge on, he didn't prepare much for it. I didn't even feel any sympathy for him at all. Also, how did he even manage to find the real Paik Sa Eon?
Yeah but even there he was portrayed more as a stupid guy in a fun way. Even if that isn't the case, he still has to do more diverse roles as he is a good actor I feel.
Isn't Im Chul Soo getting typecast in the same roles, like in Vincenzo, Alchemy of Souls, and now this one? He played the same foolish characters who can't read the room at all, which I find quite nonsensical. He should try different roles at least.
Did you even watch the drama? Because this statement - SMLs are always attractive, decent, or portrayed as ideal…
Ah, so now it’s 'not worth your time,' but you’ve spent all this time trying to prove your point. How convenient. If you think my thoughts are 'nonsensical,' maybe it’s just your inability to grasp them. But no worries, it’s not surprising considering you’re too busy claiming victory without actually understanding the argument. Better use of your time, huh? Sounds like a great excuse to avoid the fact that you can't come up with a solid counterargument. But hey, if skimming through my 'embarrassing' essays is too much for you, feel free to just admit defeat and move on. I won’t hold it against you, no need to try and save face now.Best of luck with whatever it is you’re wasting your time on.
Meanwhile, everyone treated the ML like he had committed some massive offense against the FL, even though she wasn’t even a princess. The least she could’ve done was own up to her actions and apologize too. This double standard is infuriating. Crimes or mistakes against men are brushed off as comedy, but even the smallest thing against a woman suddenly makes the man out to be some kind of serial offender. It’s so unfair and frustrating to watch.
On the other hand, in Are You the One, when the ML did something similar, he had to grovel for almost 10-15 episodes before the FL reluctantly forgave him. These writers, I swear, have no sense of balance at all. If a woman does something wrong, it’s treated as comedic or brushed aside, even though Lin An knew full well she was committing identity theft. If the Grand Princess had been like the typical evil princesses in other dramas, Ningyan could have been executed. But when men make mistakes, they have to beg as if their entire existence depends on forgiveness, and it still takes forever to be resolved.
What I found really interesting was how the FL was written—she’s immature and not exactly kind-hearted, which is pretty rare. Plus, there’s no typical SML chasing after the FL. Instead, the ML had more female companions, which made this drama feel so different from the usual ones.