I just finished watching Season 2, and I am a little disappointed honestly. Compared to last season this one paled, with forced heroism that relied more on luck than actual wit - which was more in season 1. Like last season, there was a main villain and a web of injustice, whose cases are dealt till we reach and fight the main villain. But the first season had more impact and our Rainbow Taxi members were able to convince us with their wit, never-give-up attitude and amazing actions. But this season - it all seemed a play of luck, unnecessary product placements, main antagonist were not given their due and hardly any justified cliffhanger/suspense/thriller or plot twist where they one-up their enemies.
Even the cameos felt a little forced, and not really tied well to the story and so I could not go ga-ga over it.
The only highlight or find of this season is Shin Jae Ha for me. His character did not have enough screen time especially towards the end, but he shone as an antagonist and then some more (Not a spoiler - but those who watched Ep 16 will understand).
Last season was I waited with excitements and counted the seconds to when I could watch the next episode. But this one, I literally didn't mind waiting a few days or even binging other dramas, cause it didn't arrest my interest or bring in threat.
Hence a 7/10 - and it is higher only cause I love Lee Je Hoon too much and now Shin Jae Ha
I'd like to comment one of the OGs : - mother of Gu Jun Pyo in Boys over Flowers: Lee Hye Young playing Kang Hee Soo - mother of Geum Jan di : Im Ye Jin playing Na Gong Joo (also in Goong)
As the series progresses, we do see them do good for their kids, but most of the times their motives were selfish.
Thanks a lot for commenting and sharing your views, @popcake_23I was really waiting for someone who has read the…
Absolutely, @popcake_23! Best to rewatch I guess.
Though for anyone watching this series for the first time, maybe they can start with this drama, move to the anime or live action movie and finish with the manga. That would be like a gradual rise in expectation and delivery of various adaptations of this beautiful tale!
Kimi ni Todoke is a beloved classic for me; having read the manga, and watched the anime and movie countless times,…
Thanks a lot for commenting and sharing your views, @popcake_23
I was really waiting for someone who has read the manga, seen the anime and the movie. Have done the same - just in reverse order Movie then Anime then Manga, based on my discovery. The movie is my go-to even today when I want to watch something sweet and don't have a new title in mind. Also, Kazehaya was great and Miura Haruma's portrayal of it was my first of his amazing acting. Their relationship arc is the best I have seen that came close to the manga. Of course, the actor's passing away somehow made it more memorable in my mind - and I don't want to change a thing about it.
Hence I was a bit skeptical to start this drama in 2023 - because there are so many memories attached with this story and characters. Your comment and review really helps - I will skip it for now - does not seem like a good adaptation :(
Oh believe me - I am going through a drama slump. And while Taxi Driver in Season 1 was so binge worthy - maybe cause Season 2 is on air, or maybe cause we kind of already are familiar with the hotness and swag of Lee Je Hoon (he is one of my ultimate bias) - but I have been continuing to come back to it every week just to watch this new villainous hottie!
And I guess the show makers heard us - did you see that amazing boxing scene he did in Ep 11? Like my my - what a blessing! And then it is revealed that there is a man he was pummeling and - hate the evil deeds, love the hotness that comes with it! XD XD
So these are my questions: 1) What exactly happened to Captain Kang (Eun Sil) that she still remains in the village…
Hey @sourchemy You are right - that could be the reason for Capt Kang remaining back. In fact I am going to take the same explanation for Thomas still being in the village - as maybe they were not able to recover their entire bodies.
condemn the act - not the person! terribly sad that he took such actions and further agonizing is the fact that instead of helping them back into the society, we take action to ban them.
While a part of me agrees - that such strict punishment is needed so that people deter from such actions knowing that in a way it affects their livelihood, but a part of me thinks if there can be a better way without such ultimatums...
overall - sad affair - no matter how you look at it
So these are my questions: 1) What exactly happened to Captain Kang (Eun Sil) that she still remains in the village…
Thank you so much for joining me in this quest for looking for answers! Not sure how and when these will be addressed but thanks for sharing your thoughts, definitely got me thinking from your perspective and I have some more 🙈🙈🙈
1) I like how you have shared - and agree it could be a captain thing. Like someone always has to be there in order to take care of the place, else the place would stop existing. Very NON-Hotel De Luna and others of this category - where the place goes away/main character changes.
2) Maybe it is a super power - he's one of those fellows who's always highlighted as someone being righteous. I am taking this from From Now It's Showtime, maybe Kim Wook is also someone with High Spiritual power and so he can bridge the gap between human and spirit world.
But if I say this - there is contradiction to my theory. Had this been true - then he would have been able to see the place/village all the time, and all the places at same time. We thought since his mom went to the afterlife, he loses sight of Duon Village - as the connection is broken. But in S2 and I am guessing S3 - something else is happening that allows him to see one village/place at a time.
My God - I didn't even have these many questions when I was studying. Lol. Well, Lets wait for Season 3 then 💪🏼
P.S. I like the way you said Q1 of 2024 - reminds me of corporate jargons for Quarters and that I need to work and not speculate on dramas 🤣🤣🤣
I have some questions about some characters' storyline. Asking them below in first comment under SPOILER. Those…
So these are my questions:
1) What exactly happened to Captain Kang (Eun Sil) that she still remains in the village after being found in real world?
2) How was Kim Wook able to see the village this time? What was the exact connection with Oh Il Yong? was it cause Mr Noh killed his mother as a minion of Lee Dong Min, and was connected to Il Yong via the drug smuggling?
3) How did Thomas and Oh Il Yong meet?
4) How did Hyun ji's treasure box come in the real world with Mr Jang? If it was something she carried from the real world to village as part of her memories, it should have been seen in Season 1 when her bag was shown. Or if she found it in village, how is it able to come in real world cause we see even paper etc they cannot carry and have to make a copy (eg Student's record file)
5) How come Kim Wook is having these dreams about present/future incidents?
Bonus Ques: When is Season 3 going to be out and we get to see Im Si-wan 😍
I have some questions about some characters' storyline. Asking them below in first comment under SPOILER. Those who have completed this drama, do check it and share your thoughts.
I watched the movie, Miss Granny by chance and fell in love with it. It was a beautiful story - with great characters, acting and message.
I really loved the actress in the film and wish if she could reprise the role as the 20 year old. Still, we know Jung Ji So is a great actress and so they are mighty shoes to fill and I am positive she will deliver.
My only concern is with the storyline - whenever films are narrated in drama format or vice versa, there could be some gaps. Birth of a Beauty is one example. Really hope, the screenwriter, director and other production member take it to another level or same as the movie - for all to enjoy
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Compared to last season this one paled, with forced heroism that relied more on luck than actual wit - which was more in season 1. Like last season, there was a main villain and a web of injustice, whose cases are dealt till we reach and fight the main villain. But the first season had more impact and our Rainbow Taxi members were able to convince us with their wit, never-give-up attitude and amazing actions. But this season - it all seemed a play of luck, unnecessary product placements, main antagonist were not given their due and hardly any justified cliffhanger/suspense/thriller or plot twist where they one-up their enemies.
Even the cameos felt a little forced, and not really tied well to the story and so I could not go ga-ga over it.
The only highlight or find of this season is Shin Jae Ha for me. His character did not have enough screen time especially towards the end, but he shone as an antagonist and then some more (Not a spoiler - but those who watched Ep 16 will understand).
Last season was I waited with excitements and counted the seconds to when I could watch the next episode. But this one, I literally didn't mind waiting a few days or even binging other dramas, cause it didn't arrest my interest or bring in threat.
Hence a 7/10 - and it is higher only cause I love Lee Je Hoon too much and now Shin Jae Ha
- mother of Gu Jun Pyo in Boys over Flowers: Lee Hye Young playing Kang Hee Soo
- mother of Geum Jan di : Im Ye Jin playing Na Gong Joo (also in Goong)
As the series progresses, we do see them do good for their kids, but most of the times their motives were selfish.
Best to rewatch I guess.
Though for anyone watching this series for the first time, maybe they can start with this drama, move to the anime or live action movie and finish with the manga. That would be like a gradual rise in expectation and delivery of various adaptations of this beautiful tale!
P.S : Love the GIF that is your profile picture
I was really waiting for someone who has read the manga, seen the anime and the movie. Have done the same - just in reverse order Movie then Anime then Manga, based on my discovery. The movie is my go-to even today when I want to watch something sweet and don't have a new title in mind. Also, Kazehaya was great and Miura Haruma's portrayal of it was my first of his amazing acting. Their relationship arc is the best I have seen that came close to the manga. Of course, the actor's passing away somehow made it more memorable in my mind - and I don't want to change a thing about it.
Hence I was a bit skeptical to start this drama in 2023 - because there are so many memories attached with this story and characters. Your comment and review really helps - I will skip it for now - does not seem like a good adaptation :(
And I guess the show makers heard us - did you see that amazing boxing scene he did in Ep 11? Like my my - what a blessing! And then it is revealed that there is a man he was pummeling and - hate the evil deeds, love the hotness that comes with it! XD XD
Seeing her again in Kokdu - and she reminded me of Lee Se Young.
Looks like so did many others who saw the uncanny resemblance :)
I like your perspective for desperation being the driving factor for Oh Il Yong being able to find Wook and other villages.
The rest I guess we need to wait for other season to come in soon so that we have answers 😅
I like your perspective for desperation being the driving factor for Oh Il Yong being able to find Wook and other villages.
The rest I guess we need to wait for other season to come in soon so that we have answers 😅
You are right - that could be the reason for Capt Kang remaining back. In fact I am going to take the same explanation for Thomas still being in the village - as maybe they were not able to recover their entire bodies.
Which is now super sad - if we think about it.
terribly sad that he took such actions and further agonizing is the fact that instead of helping them back into the society, we take action to ban them.
While a part of me agrees - that such strict punishment is needed so that people deter from such actions knowing that in a way it affects their livelihood, but a part of me thinks if there can be a better way without such ultimatums...
overall - sad affair - no matter how you look at it
Could not agree with you comment more! 😍
P.S Love that you have #miura-haruma in your DP ❤
Thanks a lot for sharing
Not sure how and when these will be addressed but thanks for sharing your thoughts, definitely got me thinking from your perspective and I have some more 🙈🙈🙈
1) I like how you have shared - and agree it could be a captain thing. Like someone always has to be there in order to take care of the place, else the place would stop existing. Very NON-Hotel De Luna and others of this category - where the place goes away/main character changes.
2) Maybe it is a super power - he's one of those fellows who's always highlighted as someone being righteous. I am taking this from From Now It's Showtime, maybe Kim Wook is also someone with High Spiritual power and so he can bridge the gap between human and spirit world.
But if I say this - there is contradiction to my theory. Had this been true - then he would have been able to see the place/village all the time, and all the places at same time. We thought since his mom went to the afterlife, he loses sight of Duon Village - as the connection is broken. But in S2 and I am guessing S3 - something else is happening that allows him to see one village/place at a time.
My God - I didn't even have these many questions when I was studying. Lol. Well, Lets wait for Season 3 then 💪🏼
P.S. I like the way you said Q1 of 2024 - reminds me of corporate jargons for Quarters and that I need to work and not speculate on dramas 🤣🤣🤣
1) What exactly happened to Captain Kang (Eun Sil) that she still remains in the village after being found in real world?
2) How was Kim Wook able to see the village this time? What was the exact connection with Oh Il Yong?
was it cause Mr Noh killed his mother as a minion of Lee Dong Min, and was connected to Il Yong via the drug smuggling?
3) How did Thomas and Oh Il Yong meet?
4) How did Hyun ji's treasure box come in the real world with Mr Jang?
If it was something she carried from the real world to village as part of her memories, it should have been seen in Season 1 when her bag was shown. Or if she found it in village, how is it able to come in real world cause we see even paper etc they cannot carry and have to make a copy (eg Student's record file)
5) How come Kim Wook is having these dreams about present/future incidents?
Bonus Ques: When is Season 3 going to be out and we get to see Im Si-wan 😍
I really loved the actress in the film and wish if she could reprise the role as the 20 year old. Still, we know Jung Ji So is a great actress and so they are mighty shoes to fill and I am positive she will deliver.
My only concern is with the storyline - whenever films are narrated in drama format or vice versa, there could be some gaps. Birth of a Beauty is one example. Really hope, the screenwriter, director and other production member take it to another level or same as the movie - for all to enjoy