Finally caved in and started this much hyped drama and while I expected there's more to the fantasy part, it still managed to hook me and here I am 12 episodes in. The casts are a perfect match and acts their part so well you barely notice the difference between the main role and support role.
I kinda get that this is a fantasy world with mages having magical energy and practicing spells, I think they put too much emphasis on Jang Uk's locked energy gate and gloss over other physical skills that's useful when fighting enemies. IMO, it makes no sense having the son of a powerful and influential family not even knowing the basic of martial arts or even how to properly wield a sword. Even if he's unable to access his energy, Jang Uk should at least have some skills (or does it really require him having energy to learn swordsmanship and martial arts?). And the part where it implied that he's unaware of what goes at stake on a mage duel, like how is he that clueless on his own people tradition?
Also, Naksu is always mentioned as a high-skilled assassin, but as Mudeok, she seemed to have lost not only her previous power and energy but also her knowledge when she trained Jang Uk, then again she was informally trained in solitude by Jin Mu, so it could explained her not really knowing how to teach a pupil. I admire her dedication and willingness to go to the extreme, but that's because she has a lot to lose as well if Jang Uk didn't succeed.
Anyway, this is a good drama with a good story. The whole casts' dynamic and chemistry is great that I don't really get bored whether it's the mages or servants, in Songrim or Chwiseonru, they're all equally interesting. This is also my first time seeing Minhyun and I have to say that Seo Yul has my whole attention.
True and I also don't quite get the sister and brother's story. How did they really become like that?I feel like…
I assumed it's classic siblings jealousy based on the clues given. Brother's a genius and parent's favorite and it seemed like she was blinded by jealousy and didn't get that her brother simply loved and adored her, hence she burned his passport when he was set to compete overseas, oblivious that her brother saw her doing it. It's also insinuated that she threw violent tantrums that gave her brother trauma/noise sensitivity. I do think they should have given viewer more of the sibling's history.
I'd like to think that it's just a coincidence and more of a point to show JY's mother's knack of sniffing alcoholic drinks. But, it'll be interesting if she actually knew what happened with PD's family.
True, they only showed them leading classes a few times, and later on it's just them taping videos for their channel.
Is there not gonna be a season 2? This is such a healing and relaxing show to watch. The music performed literally get me through a super packed days of writing papers and online classes.
Season 2 is quite a fun watch for me--binge watched the last 7-6 episodes in one night, but story continuity and pacing wise and , it's rather untidy and jumbled. Things just don't quite flow as smoothly as in Season 1. I was hoping that the trio would have a serious talk re: Jiyeon actions, but it got swapped under the rug, forgotten. Perhaps they're angling it to be in line with the theme for the last few episodes, they can understand their friend's mother but not their own and also how Jiyeon could see the issue of the siblings and give them pep talk, while she doesn't seem to acknowledge that their friendship also suffers from the same lack of honest conversation.
Thought I was getting on a slife of life drama, similar to Run On, but then there's something darker here. Ep. 9 will be on hold for now, but will try to continue later for Siwan.
Story wise DAYS was okay for me, I enjoyed it for what it is and the visual is aesthetically pleasing. Going to Cafe Minamdang, based on the summary, I had hoped it'll turn out better than this. SIG is good with the over-the-top comedy delivery, the chemistry with he cafe buddies are to root for. But, the over all plot was kinda messy and sloppy, so I really have stopped trying to make it make sense and just gonna watched it to the end for SIG, the cafe gang and the CEOs couple.
I would be totally fine if this drama's main focus was on Koo Ryeon and Park Joon Gil. Whenever they're on the same scene, it's the highlight for me. Cannot wait for next week's episodes.
I would love to know too LOL. In the beginning I had the impression it was for the souls that committed sins or…
I remember the team managers were talking about Koo Ryeon being a reaper after coming from hell, making it seems like it's almost unheard of (also on that episode when they gossip on Lim Ryung Gu's past). Since, Park Joon Gil was reincarnated once more before becoming a reaper, whatever sins he's committed in that life was already paid for.
I have a soft spot for both Taecyeon (since Dream High) and Hyeyoon and that's enough reason for me to start watching. Enjoyed the first two episodes! It's light and fun, the kind of dramas that I seek these days.
I feel like there's a lot more patient stories in this season but, still, I enjoyed everything. I love how they portray the difference nuances of the leads' romantic relationship. They could make me cry out of some of the simplest scenes, i.e. when Jung Won's mother was hospitalized and Gyeo Wool came to see her and when she finally asked JW to have dinner with her mother. I love their relationship so much. Anyways, so happy for Do Jaehak and his wife, he deserved that so much. They are so good to each other.
I kinda get that this is a fantasy world with mages having magical energy and practicing spells, I think they put too much emphasis on Jang Uk's locked energy gate and gloss over other physical skills that's useful when fighting enemies. IMO, it makes no sense having the son of a powerful and influential family not even knowing the basic of martial arts or even how to properly wield a sword. Even if he's unable to access his energy, Jang Uk should at least have some skills (or does it really require him having energy to learn swordsmanship and martial arts?). And the part where it implied that he's unaware of what goes at stake on a mage duel, like how is he that clueless on his own people tradition?
Also, Naksu is always mentioned as a high-skilled assassin, but as Mudeok, she seemed to have lost not only her previous power and energy but also her knowledge when she trained Jang Uk, then again she was informally trained in solitude by Jin Mu, so it could explained her not really knowing how to teach a pupil. I admire her dedication and willingness to go to the extreme, but that's because she has a lot to lose as well if Jang Uk didn't succeed.
Anyway, this is a good drama with a good story. The whole casts' dynamic and chemistry is great that I don't really get bored whether it's the mages or servants, in Songrim or Chwiseonru, they're all equally interesting. This is also my first time seeing Minhyun and I have to say that Seo Yul has my whole attention.
I'd like to think that it's just a coincidence and more of a point to show JY's mother's knack of sniffing alcoholic drinks. But, it'll be interesting if she actually knew what happened with PD's family.
True, they only showed them leading classes a few times, and later on it's just them taping videos for their channel.