well tbf they alway have English speakers speak like this for some reason. even the fluent and none fluent Koreans…
So I have a friend who is American, living in Korea since a very long time and is now an honorary citizen there. She is invited to SBS/MBC/KBS dramas to be part of the crowd actors/actresses scenes, where Westerners are needed in K-dramas.
I actually asked her this - and she said that it was done on purpose. Also, the actors here may not be full time actors, just like her. Like they might just ask someone to volunteer to deliver a few lines etc., someone can be asked from the same field too - and they read the lines on teleprompter (in that very typical odd accent cause they are asked to speak slowlyyy).
The real reason is unknown - but I can say the same for some Indian characters portrayed in American sitcoms. Kunal Nayyar for example in Big Bang Theory does not speak like Raj in real life, nor do Indians in general speak that way while nodding their head ๐ but that's how the stereotype has been and maybe done even today for comedic effect. ๐คฃ We can see the difference in shows like Never Have I Ever or other recent shows that are truly diverse.
I think both can either funny, annoying or both - but it is what it is ๐ More than actor's talent, it is probably the demand of the director etc.
I kinda hate what they did with Hae na's character. Its pretty low hanging fruit and unnecessary. The 2nd ML is…
So in terms of even her delulu romance towards Kang Tae Ha, I agree Ha Na is useless. Like there was just one instance (that was shown to us) and maybe more - but that is just a boss being fair/kind/sensible. She totally mis-constructed it in her head and is delulu. But yes, it is completely unnecessary. Like KTH and PYW have other set of issues, that can cause them to break apart. Ha Na is not even an ex- that can cause a rift between the two. So completely useless from that angle.
But I think she will play a role in terms of: 1 - Grandfather's schemes? There is something ongoing for sure. 2 - She just was a catalyst for last Ep 5-6 in the fashion show. Someone needed to ruin it, so that PYW could work and shine even in the face of issues. And in a way become more closer to KTH and Midam owner. 3 - This is my theory, but now that she has lost her footing with Grandfather and KTH, she may join the stepmother in her schemes. Stepmother may lure her by saying she will harm PYW only and not KTH. Ha Na may end up doing something, and in a way harm KTH too.
The second fl in this drama is sa wol and not hana. Can't really say tae min is the SML either. Taeha's secretary/bff…
Yes, I feel the same. Even the pairing is so...and we could have a third pair basis Ep 8.
Kang Tae Ha (ML) - Park Yeon Woo (FL) Secretary Hong (SML) - Sa Wol (SML)
Maybe: Tae Min can be considered TML - currently likes FL but may end up solo, or with Secretary Hong 's sister as she is interested in him. But too early to call her TFL.
Ep 7 & 8 - had a lot of cute moments and revelations about the past and present culprits. But it was a tad bit slow for me. And looks like the next episode will be as well.
Personally I like fast-paced stories (how the initial episodes were and think Mr Queen, Signal etc) so it could differ with others. But last few weeks I have praised this drama too much, and I hope I don't have to eat my own words of praises ๐คฃ and this drama does not mellow down but finishes on a high note, keeping the suspense and romance high! ๐ค๐ผ
Ryeoun as Park Hu Min, replacing his father Choi Hyun-Wook as Ahn Su-Ho as the deuteragonist in Season 2? ๐ (Twinkling Watermelon Reference ๐๐โจ)
Lovely review! I am seeing this now in 2023 - and for the longest time I felt it was hyped (even the MDL rating is 9.1 atm)
But I gave it a chance and went headfirst and just finished binge-watching. I was left with a bit of mixed feelings and seeing so many reviews with 10 rating left me even more confused, as if I had missed something, Reading your review, am glad that someone else also thinks this is in the 8-rating range.
You are right until Ep 5, it is actually exciting, endearing to see the three boys' bromance/friendship. The later half felt rushed and tad bit confusing, leaving me to ponder why this is a 10/10 drama for so many.
10 for me is perfection, but this one while a massive binge watch as keeps you on the edge and memorable, it has some flaws and again I might think twice for watching Season 2, if it is on similar lines. Thanks again for the great review and sharing your perspective!
Found another one while watching Weak Hero Class 1 - Park Ji Hoon in this drama looks like a younger brother or distant relative of Ahn Hyo-seop... Anyone else think same?
I have questions about Lee Yeon as Baek Seong U (the first case offender). If you have finished the show - please…
1. I know the character is played by the actress who underwent a transformative journey for it. But in the drama wasn't the character Baek Seong U, a guy?
2. At end of episode 10, we see that Kim Hye Soo as Shim Eun Seok is presiding over another case. The defendant is a juvenile that is all tattooed up - and am not sure, but is it Baek Seong U?
Implying that he/she did not change her ways, and got even worse and hence standing for yet another trial?
I have questions about Lee Yeon as Baek Seong U (the first case offender). If you have finished the show - please let me know your thoughts (adding it under spoiler tag first comment)
Haha, sorry for the disappointment. I hope you give them a try, most of them are very calming dramas!
Oh not a disappointment - it is a compliment! Thank you for writing such a clever article - and yes, will definitely try and watch these dramas. Sometimes calm scenic on-screen frames is all we need!
Mystery Behind Cha Chung Hwa's role - Is she another supernatural character? Regarding Cha Chung Hwa's role as…
Could she be - FATE?
Reasons for me thinking this: 1/ She definitely knows more than she is shows 2/ Always talks in cryptic way/riddles 3/ Kind of giving hints to the main leads - and they are happening over time 4/ Fates in literature are described as - " In art, the Fates were originally portrayed as attractive women. However, in later forms of art, they started to be shown as older women with a serious demeanor and holding a spindle or the dice of fate, or sometimes writing down the fate of humans. In literature, they tended to be depicted as older women."
The above kind of fits the bill for Cha Chung Hwa's role depiction in this show. Though Fates are mainly depicted as 3 women, but The Three Fates developed from one singular Moira (Fate or Destiny) - so maybe this could be that.
5/ But since this is Korean show, she could also be Samsin halmeoni (Korean: ไธ็ฅ ํ ๋จธ๋), the Grandmother Samsin, is the triple goddess of childbirth and fate in Korean mythology.
Overall, she definitely has a larger role to play, I feel and hope so, and not just nudge the characters like she is at the moment.
Especially now that in Ep7-8, our Demon is in critical condition, it definitely needs the work of Fate to help?
Mystery Behind Cha Chung Hwa's role - Is she another supernatural character?
Regarding Cha Chung Hwa's role as a homeless person - I first thought it is just a cameo, given how popular and amazing she is as an actress. This was when we first see her but over time I have a feeling she is not just a cameo, but serves a greater purpose.
What do others think? (Adding details under spoiler tag in first comment)
@DaliaB, This is such an amazingly put article! For a moment I thought MDL is actually collaborating with a travel agency ๐คฃ for us broke souls! But this is so beautifully drafted and am yet to see these dramas, so these scenic depictions are definitely a further temptation to watch! โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
While I was watching My Lovely Liar I kept saying to myself this actor looks familiar but I never seen him in…
Oh you are at the amazing Ep 8! Well then do complete it and do share how you liked it. I don't want to spoil it but I had mixed feels about it at the end, I jotted it down in my review here: https://kisskh.at/profile/omo-omo-omo/reviews/305141
But I would love to know what others think too, it gives me perspective and who knows if I rewatch it - I will see what others liked/disliked/observed differently.
I can understand, work is hectic for all I am guessing - given the year end and incoming winter break! Hope your work schedule lightens up and you finish this drama soon!
I have seen and like the FL too - and Tale of Nokdu is one of my favorite shows. Am glad you liked it too!
Thoughts after seeing Ep 7 - Eeeep! (Putting it as a comment under spoiler tag)So much happening in this drama,…
# 1. The Romance Build-Up: So many cute moments in this drama. EEEEPPP! Blushing, curling my toes and literal butterflies in my stomach too (not just on the dress). The main leads are so beautiful and cute! The second leads hilariously adorable ๐
BTW - Did anyone feel that almost kiss between main leads was more sensual than the ending one?
# 2. Grandfather & Masked Man (Past): I think the grandfather is the reincarnation of the masked man, or his ancestors were related to the masked man. Masked Man - The one who was asked to give arsenic by the past mother-in-law, and one who threw PYW in the well.
# 3. Who Tried to Ruin the Show? Models & Finale Dress. I think it was grandfather. He does not want KTH to be with PYW. Probably cause of the past guilt - like I mentioned above. He (His past self/ancestors) amassed a lot of wealth by working together with evil mother-in-law to get that virtuous woman award. Hence, he has the pocket watch, the painting and other old Joseon stuff. He realises that PYW is from the past or recalls her name from his ancestors/old books. Its either his guilt or a forewarning by his ancestors that is making behave so. It could also be his twisted way of thinking he can save KTH. Also, KTH is going against him slowly, so he took a hit on his ego and lashed out in this way - to try and show that he is still the boss, and KTH should listen to him only.
# 4. Who leaked the design to another online shop? Either Grandfather, but Ha Na seems seems more guilty. Especially since she came to should at PYW next day. I hope Tae Min finds out on this, cause he quietly passed away from that scene in office - but knowing him, he is probably digging dirt on Ha Na in the background! #GoTaeMin!
# 5. What's up with Creepy Stalker and now Delulu Ha Na? Fine your boss complimented you - so now you think you own him? Or become so delulu that you try and sabotage his wife and work of the company? She is just plain weird and I still cannot understand her or her actions. Whenever she comes onscreen my face just goes ๐๐คจ๐ค Like what is she expecting? And that not sharing the chocolate - even school kids know better, and are not so petty #BOOOOO -Ha Na!
# 6. KTH will show PTW the world only to break up? I can see it in the sneak peak for Ep 8. And also cause we are at the end of the drama. The usual formula when everything is going great, we need a roadblock. In the form of one of the main leads sacrificing/hiding their love in order to "save the other from being hurt" URGGHHH - I wish they wouldn't cause I can't handle the angst, and especially cause we know they would end up together - waiting for Ep 9 next week would be torture.
But given the direction and preview - it seems to be moving in that way. Since KTH also knows of the past, he is going to ask PYW to leave him and chart her own path, since he is a sick man and if he dies, PYW will be hurt all over again.
In Summary - this is such an exciting show so far and has raised the bar on so many levels. They better deliver on it, and I hope it keeps us on the edge till the end with a grand and satisfying happy ending! ๐ค๐ผ๐
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I actually asked her this - and she said that it was done on purpose. Also, the actors here may not be full time actors, just like her. Like they might just ask someone to volunteer to deliver a few lines etc., someone can be asked from the same field too - and they read the lines on teleprompter (in that very typical odd accent cause they are asked to speak slowlyyy).
The real reason is unknown - but I can say the same for some Indian characters portrayed in American sitcoms. Kunal Nayyar for example in Big Bang Theory does not speak like Raj in real life, nor do Indians in general speak that way while nodding their head ๐ but that's how the stereotype has been and maybe done even today for comedic effect. ๐คฃ We can see the difference in shows like Never Have I Ever or other recent shows that are truly diverse.
I think both can either funny, annoying or both - but it is what it is ๐
More than actor's talent, it is probably the demand of the director etc.
But I think she will play a role in terms of:
1 - Grandfather's schemes? There is something ongoing for sure.
2 - She just was a catalyst for last Ep 5-6 in the fashion show. Someone needed to ruin it, so that PYW could work and shine even in the face of issues. And in a way become more closer to KTH and Midam owner.
3 - This is my theory, but now that she has lost her footing with Grandfather and KTH, she may join the stepmother in her schemes. Stepmother may lure her by saying she will harm PYW only and not KTH. Ha Na may end up doing something, and in a way harm KTH too.
Kang Tae Ha (ML) - Park Yeon Woo (FL)
Secretary Hong (SML) - Sa Wol (SML)
Maybe: Tae Min can be considered TML - currently likes FL but may end up solo, or with Secretary Hong 's sister as she is interested in him. But too early to call her TFL.
The end will give us the winner of who was the most annoying delulu character.
#foodieVSdelulufan
But it was a tad bit slow for me. And looks like the next episode will be as well.
Personally I like fast-paced stories (how the initial episodes were and think Mr Queen, Signal etc) so it could differ with others. But last few weeks I have praised this drama too much, and I hope I don't have to eat my own words of praises ๐คฃ and this drama does not mellow down but finishes on a high note, keeping the suspense and romance high! ๐ค๐ผ
Why do I feel he is getting typecast.... โน๏ธ
I loved him in Love and Leashes, I hope he gets more roles as a romantic ML ๐ค๐ผ๐
But I gave it a chance and went headfirst and just finished binge-watching. I was left with a bit of mixed feelings and seeing so many reviews with 10 rating left me even more confused, as if I had missed something, Reading your review, am glad that someone else also thinks this is in the 8-rating range.
You are right until Ep 5, it is actually exciting, endearing to see the three boys' bromance/friendship.
The later half felt rushed and tad bit confusing, leaving me to ponder why this is a 10/10 drama for so many.
10 for me is perfection, but this one while a massive binge watch as keeps you on the edge and memorable, it has some flaws and again I might think twice for watching Season 2, if it is on similar lines. Thanks again for the great review and sharing your perspective!
Park Ji Hoon in this drama looks like a younger brother or distant relative of Ahn Hyo-seop...
Anyone else think same?
[Edit] Adding in some pictures for the context. See post: https://kisskh.at/profile/omo-omo-omo/feeds/RoJLAUP
2. At end of episode 10, we see that Kim Hye Soo as Shim Eun Seok is presiding over another case. The defendant is a juvenile that is all tattooed up - and am not sure, but is it Baek Seong U?
Implying that he/she did not change her ways, and got even worse and hence standing for yet another trial?
If you have finished the show - please let me know your thoughts (adding it under spoiler tag first comment)
Thank you for writing such a clever article - and yes, will definitely try and watch these dramas. Sometimes calm scenic on-screen frames is all we need!
Reasons for me thinking this:
1/ She definitely knows more than she is shows
2/ Always talks in cryptic way/riddles
3/ Kind of giving hints to the main leads - and they are happening over time
4/ Fates in literature are described as - " In art, the Fates were originally portrayed as attractive women. However, in later forms of art, they started to be shown as older women with a serious demeanor and holding a spindle or the dice of fate, or sometimes writing down the fate of humans. In literature, they tended to be depicted as older women."
The above kind of fits the bill for Cha Chung Hwa's role depiction in this show. Though Fates are mainly depicted as 3 women, but The Three Fates developed from one singular Moira (Fate or Destiny) - so maybe this could be that.
5/ But since this is Korean show, she could also be Samsin halmeoni (Korean: ไธ็ฅ ํ ๋จธ๋), the Grandmother Samsin, is the triple goddess of childbirth and fate in Korean mythology.
Overall, she definitely has a larger role to play, I feel and hope so, and not just nudge the characters like she is at the moment.
Especially now that in Ep7-8, our Demon is in critical condition, it definitely needs the work of Fate to help?
Regarding Cha Chung Hwa's role as a homeless person - I first thought it is just a cameo, given how popular and amazing she is as an actress. This was when we first see her but over time I have a feeling she is not just a cameo, but serves a greater purpose.
What do others think? (Adding details under spoiler tag in first comment)
This is such an amazingly put article! For a moment I thought MDL is actually collaborating with a travel agency ๐คฃ for us broke souls! But this is so beautifully drafted and am yet to see these dramas, so these scenic depictions are definitely a further temptation to watch! โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
But I would love to know what others think too, it gives me perspective and who knows if I rewatch it - I will see what others liked/disliked/observed differently.
I can understand, work is hectic for all I am guessing - given the year end and incoming winter break! Hope your work schedule lightens up and you finish this drama soon!
I have seen and like the FL too - and Tale of Nokdu is one of my favorite shows. Am glad you liked it too!
So many cute moments in this drama. EEEEPPP! Blushing, curling my toes and literal butterflies in my stomach too (not just on the dress). The main leads are so beautiful and cute! The second leads hilariously adorable ๐
BTW - Did anyone feel that almost kiss between main leads was more sensual than the ending one?
# 2. Grandfather & Masked Man (Past):
I think the grandfather is the reincarnation of the masked man, or his ancestors were related to the masked man. Masked Man - The one who was asked to give arsenic by the past mother-in-law, and one who threw PYW in the well.
# 3. Who Tried to Ruin the Show? Models & Finale Dress.
I think it was grandfather. He does not want KTH to be with PYW. Probably cause of the past guilt - like I mentioned above. He (His past self/ancestors) amassed a lot of wealth by working together with evil mother-in-law to get that virtuous woman award. Hence, he has the pocket watch, the painting and other old Joseon stuff. He realises that PYW is from the past or recalls her name from his ancestors/old books. Its either his guilt or a forewarning by his ancestors that is making behave so. It could also be his twisted way of thinking he can save KTH. Also, KTH is going against him slowly, so he took a hit on his ego and lashed out in this way - to try and show that he is still the boss, and KTH should listen to him only.
# 4. Who leaked the design to another online shop?
Either Grandfather, but Ha Na seems seems more guilty. Especially since she came to should at PYW next day. I hope Tae Min finds out on this, cause he quietly passed away from that scene in office - but knowing him, he is probably digging dirt on Ha Na in the background! #GoTaeMin!
# 5. What's up with Creepy Stalker and now Delulu Ha Na?
Fine your boss complimented you - so now you think you own him? Or become so delulu that you try and sabotage his wife and work of the company? She is just plain weird and I still cannot understand her or her actions. Whenever she comes onscreen my face just goes ๐๐คจ๐ค Like what is she expecting? And that not sharing the chocolate - even school kids know better, and are not so petty #BOOOOO -Ha Na!
# 6. KTH will show PTW the world only to break up?
I can see it in the sneak peak for Ep 8. And also cause we are at the end of the drama.
The usual formula when everything is going great, we need a roadblock. In the form of one of the main leads sacrificing/hiding their love in order to "save the other from being hurt"
URGGHHH - I wish they wouldn't cause I can't handle the angst, and especially cause we know they would end up together - waiting for Ep 9 next week would be torture.
But given the direction and preview - it seems to be moving in that way. Since KTH also knows of the past, he is going to ask PYW to leave him and chart her own path, since he is a sick man and if he dies, PYW will be hurt all over again.
In Summary - this is such an exciting show so far and has raised the bar on so many levels.
They better deliver on it, and I hope it keeps us on the edge till the end with a grand and satisfying happy ending! ๐ค๐ผ๐
So much happening in this drama, and so far so well executed. They better finish this on a high, else I am literally going to cry...