My understanding is that the rookie award is open to actors who have not had significant roles in more than three…
I prefer the way that it is now, actually. The award usually goes to an actor who's had a breakout year, where it's easy to tell why they got it.
If they were to give it to rookies who just debuted, it would be really difficult to judge because there are so many each year, and yet few actually debut with an important role, but start out in bit parts/small supporting roles or do really low-budget productions outside the usual broadcasting ecosystem.
I'm not bothered by it being called "New Actor", it's really just semantics. I find it more appealing as a breakout award, so I'm glad it functions as that.
Jung Sung Il being nominated and awarded for "Best New Actor" is quite ridiculous. The man has been in the industry…
My understanding is that the rookie award is open to actors who have not had significant roles in more than three previous works, regardless of their debut year. But it really seems to be treated more like a "breakout award" (similar to the Best New Artist award at the Grammys).
The broadcasting Daesang made me laugh. Come on, don't give it to a basic culinary show 😭 I liked that they spread the wealth, but IU should've won actress and Kim Tae-ri the Daesang.
I really enjoyed the first four episodes, but episode 5-6 were a chore to sit through. So much moving in circles and little progress. The introduction of Jae-yeol's ex was just annoying (and she can't act), the overly delayed introduction of Hong Min-ki just seems stupid when he was so present in promo. There's not much of an engaging plot outside of all the misunderstandings either. Putting it on hold for now.
Wow its been ages since Nam joo hyuk did a drama!!
Yup, he did his military service. Then chose a Netflix drama for his comeback which unfortunately take forever to be released, so we have to wait until next year 😭
He looked so good at the Weak Hero event today! Can't wait to see him in Delusion and NFTLR next year. There is just something about his aura that sets him apart from his peers. Such a bright future.
This really was like watching paint dry more often than not. Some of the decisions by the writer were entirely baffling. And unfortunately the leads had zero romantic chemistry. If not for the brothers' relationship, this drama would have been a complete waste of time for me.
Seeing how charismatic Lee Jun-young was in Weak Hero 2, I almost couldn't believe it was the same actor in this drama. But I think that was most of the characters in this drama. Flat and dull. Since these are clearly capable actors I can only blame the writing and direction. Even though you are making a drama about grief and loss, you should be able to make your characters engaging.
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Media reports suggest the opposite, that there has been no editing, like in The Match:
"Just as 'The Match' was released with almost no editing of the main story, 'High Five' is also expected to maintain Yoo Ah-in's main story."
(Source: https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10010300719&plink=COPYPASTE&cooper=SBSENTERNEWS)
If they were to give it to rookies who just debuted, it would be really difficult to judge because there are so many each year, and yet few actually debut with an important role, but start out in bit parts/small supporting roles or do really low-budget productions outside the usual broadcasting ecosystem.
I'm not bothered by it being called "New Actor", it's really just semantics. I find it more appealing as a breakout award, so I'm glad it functions as that.
I liked that they spread the wealth, but IU should've won actress and Kim Tae-ri the Daesang.
Seeing how charismatic Lee Jun-young was in Weak Hero 2, I almost couldn't believe it was the same actor in this drama. But I think that was most of the characters in this drama. Flat and dull. Since these are clearly capable actors I can only blame the writing and direction. Even though you are making a drama about grief and loss, you should be able to make your characters engaging.