Dearest @3GGG, dear @Lua I really, really love your articles!
The information, the visuals and, especially, the infographics are top-notch! You really put a lot of time and effort in this and the outcome is awesome :)
It was not a surprise, but the numbers indicating the power/control of the ML over the FL are indeed very high, higher than the ones I was expecting... Gender equality in work and relationships has still a long way to go, not only in k-dramas, but irl too :( Surprisingly, the childhood connection tags percentage is lower than I thought it would be, as it seems to me that it is one of the most used tropes in recent romcoms...
Yeo Jin Goo puppy boy grew up to a handsome, talented young man! Too bad that, for his first romcom leading role, he got paired with an annoying, grounchy, always complaining female character :(
A unique, intriguing and touching story about a group of average musicians trying to do the best possible they can, given their dark pasts, secrets, weaknesses, circumstances and personalities, through their devotion to music, their bonding and friendship. I loved how the set-up of each scene spoke with its viewers rather than having the actors say much, but also the brilliant, unconventional dialogues.
The Confucian approach to the blood-line obsession, as well as the adoption and orphans prejudice found in almost every k-drama was an eye-opener for me. Thanks for your informative and insightful article. Nice work, as always ♡
This rom-com is a perfect example of how a team of talented actors and a couple with impeccable chemistry can save a story that lost its spark towards the end... Totally worth watching, in spite of all the unnecessary situations about their childhood stories and their unrealistic problem-solving, as well as the over-used smiling, intense looking and a bit boring/unsatisfying ending. Last but not least, it is a must-see for everyone who hasn't discovered yet how amazing and versatile actor Kim Jae Wook is. His Ryan Gold persona will definitely become a rom-com ML landmark!
This season was more character oriented than the previous one, so it ended up being more of a 'slice of life' kind of drama rather than a comedy. It was enjoyable, but not that memorable...
Though the cast and the story were promising and the acting is solid, I kinda lost interest halfway through... it's not bad, but I'm not too eager to watch the next episodes and I can't be emotionally attached to the main characters :( To be honest, the most likable character at the moment is Dong Cheol :)
Two beautiful, talented people who can successfully and, almost, effortlessly evolve and adopt to new personas…
That scene when Dan was trying to hide his beautiful wings while Yeon Seo was approaching was to die for! Kim Myung Soo's acting is getting better and better :)
Two beautiful, talented people who can successfully and, almost, effortlessly evolve and adopt to new personas in every new project they join! Can't wait for more episodes!
Such an interesting and nostalgic subject you chose for your article! I've watched a lot of dramas (and movies) from the previous decade and I enjoyed a fair amount of them. In fact, some of my fave ones are among these dramas! Of course there were also a lot I found mediocre, boring, frustrating, just like the case with the resent ones! But, I really miss some of them for many different reasons: • their unique, daring, innovative and well-developed stories, • their more realistic characters, who left a deeper impression on us • their more natural and less commercialized/patterned feeling • the new drama cliches and tropes, as well as the different cultural aspects they introduced. I think these elements are overused and/or lacking in recent dramas and that's probably why nowadays it is more difficult to find something as exciting and memorable as in those 'early' drama years... Thanks for reminding us some classic gems!
"People who truly fight for the people, fight whether or not children are watching. (…) Let's not do things we are ashamed to have kids see. Kids will watch and learn when they grow up and become adults."
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The information, the visuals and, especially, the infographics are top-notch!
You really put a lot of time and effort in this and the outcome is awesome :)
It was not a surprise, but the numbers indicating the power/control of the ML over the FL are indeed very high, higher than the ones I was expecting... Gender equality in work and relationships has still a long way to go, not only in k-dramas, but irl too :(
Surprisingly, the childhood connection tags percentage is lower than I thought it would be, as it seems to me that it is one of the most used tropes in recent romcoms...
Looking forward to your third article ♡
Too bad that, for his first romcom leading role, he got paired with an annoying, grounchy, always complaining female character :(
I loved how the set-up of each scene spoke with its viewers rather than having the actors say much, but also the brilliant, unconventional dialogues.
I wouldn't miss it for the world!
Thanks for your informative and insightful article. Nice work, as always ♡
Kudos to Kim Myung Soo, again and again!
Totally worth watching, in spite of all the unnecessary situations about their childhood stories and their unrealistic problem-solving, as well as the over-used smiling, intense looking and a bit boring/unsatisfying ending.
Last but not least, it is a must-see for everyone who hasn't discovered yet how amazing and versatile actor Kim Jae Wook is.
His Ryan Gold persona will definitely become a rom-com ML landmark!
To be honest, the most likable character at the moment is Dong Cheol :)
Can't wait for more episodes!
Can't wait to watch it, as soon as all episodes are fully subbed!
I've watched a lot of dramas (and movies) from the previous decade and I enjoyed a fair amount of them. In fact, some of my fave ones are among these dramas! Of course there were also a lot I found mediocre, boring, frustrating, just like the case with the resent ones!
But, I really miss some of them for many different reasons:
• their unique, daring, innovative and well-developed stories,
• their more realistic characters, who left a deeper impression on us
• their more natural and less commercialized/patterned feeling
• the new drama cliches and tropes, as well as the different cultural aspects they introduced.
I think these elements are overused and/or lacking in recent dramas and that's probably why
nowadays it is more difficult to find something as exciting and memorable as in those 'early' drama years...
Thanks for reminding us some classic gems!
Let's not do things we are ashamed to have kids see. Kids will watch and learn when they grow up and become adults."