This is my first daily K-drama and one of the few makjangs that I have/am seeing. Why are they so good and entertaining?
Like I know there are cliches and predictable twists - but why does it make me feel all range of emotions (mainly want the evil ones to get a taste of their own medicine/plotting) and addicted week after week. Really loving it so far with 30 eps done. Initially I thought daily dramas would be slow and prolong/stretch the story but this one is really paced well.
While I know she would be too good till the end, I am waiting for the FL to have her cinderella moment and bitch-slap the evil characters #muahahahaaa. Also really hoping the Ji Seok does not get back with his ex - even though their feelings are still there, please duh nope. My favorites happen to be - Eun Chong and Ji Chang - why are the so cute!! ❤️
I absolutely agree..I'm so glad they did it this way so TOP didnt receive any hate cuz of his past before the…
Yes - cause sometimes people are too quick to take action - forgetting that the person on the recieving end is also a human just like them who feels hurt. This does not disregard any of his past mistakes - but if someone is trying to change, why are we not giving them a chance and quickly jumping the gun?
Anyways - celeb stuff aside, I have just been totally impressed by the marketing team of the show and Netflix, in all respects. And Hoping this decision would be a good thing.
I love this drama - its charaters and story - way too much! It was life-changing in more ways than one, especially now that I am a corporate worker too.
Sequels usually cannot live up to the prequels, cause there are always comparisons and the prequel have the first move advantage. So which makes me skeptical on how this one will come together.
Still, lets see not that I have any power if they are creating it - so will wait and watch.
I love Hyeri ever since I first saw her in the Reply series. I love her personality too seeing her interactions in her YouTube show. I also was on her side during her love/relationship drama 😈 - basically just connect with her on so many levels!
My first thought when I saw this article was "How do these K-actors/actresses pull off these looks and characters that are now almost half their age?"
I know it is a rhetorical question - given I know the efforts that goes behind to carry it out - the exercise, diet, skincare, makeup, editing, medicines/supplements, dermatologist guidance etc. Still it always puts me in awe how they all are convincingly able to pull it off ❤️
Having said that there is also the other side and my second thought - "but would it not be better to cast an aspiring actor/actress who is closer to the characters' age than someone who is almost double?"
This is not just pertaining to K-dramas - but across Hollywood and other regions also have similar examples. I know star power is one of the factors in selecting the cast as they know an unknown face might not attract the audience as much as a popular actor/actress (I mean see - we are also here for the article and the star's name in it) and then of course the irrefutable area like their talent and experience - but it is definitely a question to ponder . . . giving chances to new faces!
Anyways - pondering aside - I am liking the vibe of this drama. The theme mentions it as a mystery thriller, so I am hoping it is something like Pyramid Game or Extracurricular? It will be interesting to see and given Hyeri is in it - can be reassured the acting will be top-notch! ❤️
Squid Game have the best marketing team - this is one of the good examples where they waited for the tide to turn and then making use of it.
I am a proud VIP - and while all the members of BIGBANG are my favorites, I had a special place for GD and TOP. I have seen his earlier works as well, and while I did not connect much with his character in Squid Game, hands-down TOP was one of the most entertaining one in the show. In the sense that Thanos was a character that was fully used - we get a background to end all in the season. Which is great considering I found this season a little on the filler side and we are still awaiting other characters' arcs to fully develop and conclude next seaason.
Coming back to the marketing ingeniuty of Squid Games and Netflix - I know that the public can be a little extreme sometimes especially in Korea, so maybe this why they chose to have TOP's interview after assessing the public review. Probably had it been in the same time, there could have been some who would have asked the interview or show to be cancelled (we all know how it is in the comment section on MDL and social media).
So really just amazed by the entire marketing of this show - It is Literally Every where, in every collab - and how they took care of such sentiments too regarding their actors. Lots to learn about :)
One of those actors who can do anything - and I'll watch, because he is that good! But I really want a drama or him to play a character like Ahn Yona again 😂 would also be great if Park Seo Joon can join in #best-couple-award-winners 😂
Jung Ji So (FL)'s expressions when she is O Mal Sun remind me so much of Kotoko - Hanoka Yahagi. Especially the times she pouts/makes her face into that "o" face or irritated at someone.
Really funny and so talented! Too early to form any verdict (still on Ep 5) but her acting is super engaging! In fact, I think I rewatched Mischievous Kiss more for Kotoko's (over)acting than the plot 😂 😂 😂
He has always been a versatile actor, one of his earliest movies, "Antique Bakery", really showed his acting chops…
I have not seen that movie - but now that you mention, I will make it a point to look for it. I also enjoyed his role in "Dark Figure of Crime"
Not shameful at all - but he abided by the rules of his country. These rules maybe viewed strict by some, lenient by others - all different, but at least he did not shy away from it - and therefore, though he was absent for awhile - it is great to see him back now with such amazing projects.
"... did I get to know that he was caught in a scandal and I think has also served some time?"it's been sixteen…
Please see my OP with the edit - I just was not following Korean dramas and news after watching Goong sometime around 2017. In fact I feel have more access to K-news now that I am actively on MDL and other forums/news etc. That time I simply just did not know much on the news but was just watching dramas at random from the "sites-you-know-what-before-OTTs" hence I did not know that he was absent.
If you read my edit post now it will make more sense - I wanted to highlight this very point "speaks to his character that he didn't hide from or circumvent justice". Hence, as before am proud and happy of his projects, talent and look forward to more.
I first saw him in Goong (Princess Hours) which though released in 2006, I watched it much later in 2017+. Even then though he was much younger, his acting really stood out even then. Overtime, I forgot about him - as there were not many projects of his. Only when he came back in "Along the Gods" and "Kingdom", did I get to know that he was caught in a scandal and I think has also served some time? This was really unfortunate - for what he had done, and the fact that it was a shame/wastage of his talent.
Personally - I am of the opinion that we should condemn the act, and if the person has done his/her time and is looking to turn a new leaf they should be given a chance. While we cannot look inside his heart/mind to see if he feels remorseful or has reflected on his past actions, but am hoping he has definitely reformed his ways. Therefore it makes me immensely happy - that such a talented actor as him has made a comeback and giving us such amazing works like: Blood Free, Light Shop etc.
And to see his name in such articles and comments - really makes me smile and I look forward to his works and him being a better person off-screen.
EDIT: I made this post because of his overall journey both good and bad. People in the comments are thinking that am pointing out only to his mistake and the comeback inspite of it. That is not my point if it came out that way.
Some more context: a very famous actor has been given a sentence and when I commented on that article that I hope he reflects and is able to come back soon cause he is talented - I got a lot of "comments" who wanted me to change this as Korea is unforgiving and would not allow him to come back. I cited JJH's case and still do - hence the post that I am happy for his comeback and loving each and every project that he is doing, no matter if am able to catch them all or not.
I'm just 2 episodes down and so far it is fun. I have seen the movie (parent story) earlier and loved it - but like how many things have been changed in this adaptation.
Looking forward to how the story progresses here :)
Literally had to google if Mr Park and Mal Sun (older) are married in real life or not! The actors - Jeong Bo Seok (Mr Park) and Kim Hae Sook (Mal Soo) played lovers in Strong Girl Namsoo as well, and are so amazing here in this drama as well.
They might not be married IRL - but their chemistry is fire!🔥How are they so cute! 💖
haha no need to apologize for the long comment! I enjoyed reading your thoughts 😊 I completely agree she forgave…
When the show was airing, I shared the same feedback almost weekly - and was low-key bashed for it or there were many who said it gets better. I think I also continued the show having faith on these people too - I thought maybe they are right - it will get better, or I'm reading too much into it.
But at the end of it - it just did not sit right. And no fault of anyone tbh - like the cast and crew were just doing the job and I have been told even the novel is great. So I cannot really pinpoint the problem - as a whole the idea itself went against my values in dramas and otherwise of IRL - which is why it was unrelatable and therefore not enjoyable.
I think Pachinco really turned LEE MIN HO into a better actor. He is really good in the first episode.
I'm not being biased because Boys over Flowers was technically my first K-drama, but even with its flaws one thing that always stood out for me was that Lee Min Ho is a good actor but gets slightly overlooked as he stereotyped into the rich heir roles which become a focus point over his acting.
In BoF, there are 2 particular scenes where he is crying/angry/smiling through tears all at the same time and his makes his body (hands) tremble which I found very realistic and memorable. While it would not be something very great - it made me realise that he is not just a pretty face but just caught up scripts that tend to focus on the looks/suave/aura etc. than giving him chance to show real acting.
Even till date - none of his dramas are highly rated in my lists, and keeping aside the characters he has played (as it was under a particular direction where he has to be a larger-than-life hero usually) - Pachinko shines because of also the direction and script. Another good one would be Gangnam Blues - his acting shines although the movie in comparison to his dramas was a flop.
Therefore I think he was always the good/great actor he is - just also a matter of right script/direction (expectation) etc also is a contributing factor.
I am yet to start this drama - unsure, because I feel the direction would again be taken to the rom/com angle, but keen to know and see him, especially after Pachinko.
Fun Fact: Jin Young plays the grandson of Mal Sun in the original, parent movie: Miss Granny (https://kisskh.at/8614-miss-granny). And he is the love interest in this new installment.
I love how he is there in both the projects ~ characterwise, weird funny connect (I know they are separate stories just found this trivia - cute funny surprising).
Not sure if others have noticed, I did now - so couldn't resist to pen it down :)
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Like I know there are cliches and predictable twists - but why does it make me feel all range of emotions (mainly want the evil ones to get a taste of their own medicine/plotting) and addicted week after week. Really loving it so far with 30 eps done. Initially I thought daily dramas would be slow and prolong/stretch the story but this one is really paced well.
While I know she would be too good till the end, I am waiting for the FL to have her cinderella moment and bitch-slap the evil characters #muahahahaaa. Also really hoping the Ji Seok does not get back with his ex - even though their feelings are still there, please duh nope. My favorites happen to be - Eun Chong and Ji Chang - why are the so cute!! ❤️
Anyways - celeb stuff aside, I have just been totally impressed by the marketing team of the show and Netflix, in all respects. And Hoping this decision would be a good thing.
Sequels usually cannot live up to the prequels, cause there are always comparisons and the prequel have the first move advantage. So which makes me skeptical on how this one will come together.
Still, lets see not that I have any power if they are creating it - so will wait and watch.
I love Hyeri ever since I first saw her in the Reply series. I love her personality too seeing her interactions in her YouTube show. I also was on her side during her love/relationship drama 😈 - basically just connect with her on so many levels!
My first thought when I saw this article was "How do these K-actors/actresses pull off these looks and characters that are now almost half their age?"
I know it is a rhetorical question - given I know the efforts that goes behind to carry it out - the exercise, diet, skincare, makeup, editing, medicines/supplements, dermatologist guidance etc. Still it always puts me in awe how they all are convincingly able to pull it off ❤️
Having said that there is also the other side and my second thought - "but would it not be better to cast an aspiring actor/actress who is closer to the characters' age than someone who is almost double?"
This is not just pertaining to K-dramas - but across Hollywood and other regions also have similar examples. I know star power is one of the factors in selecting the cast as they know an unknown face might not attract the audience as much as a popular actor/actress (I mean see - we are also here for the article and the star's name in it) and then of course the irrefutable area like their talent and experience - but it is definitely a question to ponder . . . giving chances to new faces!
Anyways - pondering aside - I am liking the vibe of this drama. The theme mentions it as a mystery thriller, so I am hoping it is something like Pyramid Game or Extracurricular? It will be interesting to see and given Hyeri is in it - can be reassured the acting will be top-notch! ❤️
I am a proud VIP - and while all the members of BIGBANG are my favorites, I had a special place for GD and TOP. I have seen his earlier works as well, and while I did not connect much with his character in Squid Game, hands-down TOP was one of the most entertaining one in the show. In the sense that Thanos was a character that was fully used - we get a background to end all in the season. Which is great considering I found this season a little on the filler side and we are still awaiting other characters' arcs to fully develop and conclude next seaason.
Coming back to the marketing ingeniuty of Squid Games and Netflix - I know that the public can be a little extreme sometimes especially in Korea, so maybe this why they chose to have TOP's interview after assessing the public review. Probably had it been in the same time, there could have been some who would have asked the interview or show to be cancelled (we all know how it is in the comment section on MDL and social media).
So really just amazed by the entire marketing of this show - It is Literally Every where, in every collab - and how they took care of such sentiments too regarding their actors. Lots to learn about :)
But I really want a drama or him to play a character like Ahn Yona again 😂 would also be great if Park Seo Joon can join in #best-couple-award-winners 😂
Really funny and so talented! Too early to form any verdict (still on Ep 5) but her acting is super engaging! In fact, I think I rewatched Mischievous Kiss more for Kotoko's (over)acting than the plot 😂 😂 😂
Not shameful at all - but he abided by the rules of his country. These rules maybe viewed strict by some, lenient by others - all different, but at least he did not shy away from it - and therefore, though he was absent for awhile - it is great to see him back now with such amazing projects.
If you read my edit post now it will make more sense - I wanted to highlight this very point "speaks to his character that he didn't hide from or circumvent justice". Hence, as before am proud and happy of his projects, talent and look forward to more.
I first saw him in Goong (Princess Hours) which though released in 2006, I watched it much later in 2017+. Even then though he was much younger, his acting really stood out even then. Overtime, I forgot about him - as there were not many projects of his. Only when he came back in "Along the Gods" and "Kingdom", did I get to know that he was caught in a scandal and I think has also served some time? This was really unfortunate - for what he had done, and the fact that it was a shame/wastage of his talent.
Personally - I am of the opinion that we should condemn the act, and if the person has done his/her time and is looking to turn a new leaf they should be given a chance. While we cannot look inside his heart/mind to see if he feels remorseful or has reflected on his past actions, but am hoping he has definitely reformed his ways. Therefore it makes me immensely happy - that such a talented actor as him has made a comeback and giving us such amazing works like: Blood Free, Light Shop etc.
And to see his name in such articles and comments - really makes me smile and I look forward to his works and him being a better person off-screen.
EDIT: I made this post because of his overall journey both good and bad. People in the comments are thinking that am pointing out only to his mistake and the comeback inspite of it. That is not my point if it came out that way.
Some more context: a very famous actor has been given a sentence and when I commented on that article that I hope he reflects and is able to come back soon cause he is talented - I got a lot of "comments" who wanted me to change this as Korea is unforgiving and would not allow him to come back. I cited JJH's case and still do - hence the post that I am happy for his comeback and loving each and every project that he is doing, no matter if am able to catch them all or not.
Looking forward to how the story progresses here :)
The actors - Jeong Bo Seok (Mr Park) and Kim Hae Sook (Mal Soo) played lovers in Strong Girl Namsoo as well, and are so amazing here in this drama as well.
They might not be married IRL - but their chemistry is fire!🔥How are they so cute! 💖
But at the end of it - it just did not sit right. And no fault of anyone tbh - like the cast and crew were just doing the job and I have been told even the novel is great. So I cannot really pinpoint the problem - as a whole the idea itself went against my values in dramas and otherwise of IRL - which is why it was unrelatable and therefore not enjoyable.
In BoF, there are 2 particular scenes where he is crying/angry/smiling through tears all at the same time and his makes his body (hands) tremble which I found very realistic and memorable. While it would not be something very great - it made me realise that he is not just a pretty face but just caught up scripts that tend to focus on the looks/suave/aura etc. than giving him chance to show real acting.
Even till date - none of his dramas are highly rated in my lists, and keeping aside the characters he has played (as it was under a particular direction where he has to be a larger-than-life hero usually) - Pachinko shines because of also the direction and script. Another good one would be Gangnam Blues - his acting shines although the movie in comparison to his dramas was a flop.
Therefore I think he was always the good/great actor he is - just also a matter of right script/direction (expectation) etc also is a contributing factor.
I am yet to start this drama - unsure, because I feel the direction would again be taken to the rom/com angle, but keen to know and see him, especially after Pachinko.
I love how he is there in both the projects ~ characterwise, weird funny connect (I know they are separate stories just found this trivia - cute funny surprising).
Not sure if others have noticed, I did now - so couldn't resist to pen it down :)