Living Tribunal

You guys saw the new Schedule poster right? There is a heartbreak symbol on ep-17 and 18. I think Yi su is going to cause some problems in the lead's relationship which will make them breakup again or something similar to that.

Yep, the last quarter of 2024 is like a heaven for us Cdrama watchers. So many highly anticipated dramas are coming this quarter 🤩

Fangs of Fortune
A Beautiful Lie
Love Song in Winter
Love has Fireworks
Love Game in Eastern Fantasy
Smile Code
Northward are some of the ones that are scheduled to air this month too.

I haven't watched Blossom in Adversity. It's still in my PTW but I'm definitely going to watch it. Thanks for the reply 🙂

Yeah, I agree that they had a very healthy relationship despite the supposed flirty character of ML which got him a lot of hate when the drama was airing. I watched it while it was airing. Thanks 😊

One of my favorites again but you can't classify it as a proper romance drama as it had romance as a subplot but still Thanks 😊

Me too! You Are My Secret is also one of my favorites, despite some questionable decisions by the FL.

I watched all of them but still thanks. 🤗 My question was for this year and which drama you guys thought was quite balanced and healthy in respect to the relationship department.

I will try that. I haven't tried that yet. Thanks 🤗

I have seen that, and it's one of my favorites. However, I feel their relationship could use more spice, like some minor conflicts or a bit of push and pull.

Guys, tell me about the healthiest C-drama couple you've seen this year. For me, it's the couple from You Are My Lover Friend. They had such a mature and understanding relationship, starting as friends, that their transition to a romantic couple felt very organic. While there were some hiccups, like the annoying married couple and their moms, the way they communicated about their issues instead of bottling them up and waiting for the other person to speak – even before becoming romantically involved – was really satisfying to see.

EDIT- Guys, I asked for your opinion on which drama had the best representation of a healthy relationship in 2024. Please don't suggest dramas that aired in previous years. I just want to hear why you think it's the best, as I've probably already watched the ones from previous years.

Totally get it—it's just a drama, and clearly, we're not aiming for a logic award here! But when you say 'let the FL torture the ML,' it raises some eyebrows. If we're not taking it seriously, why suggest that men should 'learn' through emotional torture? Maybe we should keep the drama fun and flawed without implying one side needs to suffer for the other to grow. But hey, if you're all about that energy elsewhere, more power to you! I’ll stick to critiquing the questionable storylines while you enjoy the ride!

Sure, it's just a drama—until it turns into a masterclass in double standards! While we can acknowledge that many MLs in popular dramas are total trash and still do well, it’s interesting how flaws in FLs are suddenly seen as 'character depth.' It's like saying, 'Let’s give the girls a pass while we roast the guys!' If we really want interesting characters, shouldn’t both sides get held accountable for their actions? But hey, as long as we keep the narrative flawed, I guess we can keep pretending it’s all just harmless fun. Maybe one day, the 'drama' will include some actual equality in storytelling!

Oh, right! The FL’s split personality disorder in Dear Hyeri justifies the backlash against the ML for his commitment issues, while the FL in Go Back Lover gets a free pass for having similar problems. I mean, who wouldn't want to hate on a guy just because? It's hilarious how one comment section is all sunshine and rainbows while the other is throwing shade at someone with the same issues. Same same but different, I guess! 😂😊

Oh, my bad! I didn't realize you co-wrote her tragic backstory. That must be why you’re so passionate about defending all her red flags!

Oh, of course! Let's celebrate double standards with open arms. When the ML in Dear Hyeri hesitates about commitment, he's torn apart in the comments—people are practically ready to throw him off a cliff. But when the FL in Go Back Lover drags the ML through the same commitment limbo, it’s suddenly 'cute' and 'empowering'? And the three likes on your comment say a whole lot about how bad things have gotten—misandry dressed up as 'pseudo-feminism' while still crying about not getting equal respect from men. Guess we're rewriting the romance rulebook: men must grovel, women can ghost, and no one should dare call it out. But hey, as long as the SML is good-looking, who cares if basic communication is thrown out the window, right?

It's quite good. I like the story and the acting of everyone. The thing is, in Dear Hyeri, the leads break up for reasons similar to those in this drama. Here, the ML wanted marriage, while in Dear Hyeri, the FL wanted marriage. In Dear Hyeri, the leads break up after an 8-year relationship following an argument about marriage, where it is shown that the ML has commitment issues due to his rough childhood. The dichotomy is that in Dear Hyeri's comments, most people are hating on the ML just because he’s a guy, while here, even though the FL has similar issues that caused the breakup, we don't see as much hate for her as for the ML in Dear Hyeri. Some people in the comment section even wish for the ML to die, just so the FL can end up with a good-looking SML. Here, most of the comments just call the ML a simp for the FL, but very few highlight the faults of the FL. This clear hypocrisy is very disheartening for me to see.

Have you watched Dear Hyeri yet?

Is this really a reverse harem? How do you know that?

I believe they won't get together just because of this. It was something they did in a heat of the moment and I don't think they will get together before ep-18 at least.