He made judge han come completely alive, and in such a way that i think a lot of people fell a little in love…
His roles in "Live", "It's OK, That's Love" and "Reply 1988" were some of my favs! If you haven't watched these dramas, give them a try - totally worth it! :)
I would like to add It's Okay That's Love to that list bc man Gong Hyo Jin can act really well portray that 3…
I agree! I've already watched it twice and, even though I sometimes found her reactions a bit annoying, her character was really well-presented and developed. But, to tell you the truth, all the dramas from Noh Hee Kyung that I have watched (Live, The Most Beautiful Goodbye, Dear My Friends, It's Okay That's Love , That Winter The Wind Blows, Padam Padam, The World That They Live In) are exceptional and in my Top-List! Thanks for reminding them to me! :)
Thanks for your article and your additional comments! :) They really triggered a very interesting 'conversation'!
During my leisure time I really enjoy watching and reading stories (in dramas, movies and books) of different genres from all around the world and, depending on their origin, their group target and -of course- budget and expected earnings, many stereotypes and prejudices (sexist, social, religious, cultural, political, etc.) are almost always unavoidably present. Probably that's the main reason why the most complaints are made from the 'outsiders'. But, when talking about female characters in particular, the harshest criticism comes mostly from women, which is not very surprising, as women are usually the main group target and female characters are mostly written from a male perspective, therefore not so well depicted and developed!
Personally, what I really want to watch (or read) is a story with realistic females involved: not some emotionless dolls or petty single-dimensional caricatures, but multi-dimensional and multi-tasking women, with their ups and downs, strengths and flaws, inner powers and weaknesses. I love to see passionate women full of emotions, worries and spirit about everything: their love and sex life (yes! we do have and its not a peck on the cheek or a piggyback), dreams and future, family, friends and enemies, jobs, but mostly themselves... Women who make miracles or the stupidest things, women who are selfish or selfless, sacrificial or manipulating, self-confident or insecure, with or without a backbone, lucky or unlucky in love.
So, even if some not necessarily very realistic but well-written and well-developed female characters appear, I find myself really enjoying and high-scoring the whole story! They do exist, but usually not in popular clichéd romcoms. Some of my favorites are: Life on Mars, Avengers Social Club, Stranger, Woman of Dignity, Miracle We Met, Ms. Temper & Nam Jung Gi and many more...
What a family these four wounded souls formed! Phenomenal performances, from both mother and son, captivating atmosphere, too emotional climax for my weak heart to handle... Totally worth my tears!
Thanks for one more very interesting and intriguing article of yours! : ) Your KDramas 101 series is such a brilliant idea! It made me realize that, apart from talented actors, a decent foil and character development, unpredictability and motivations are needed for a drama to be on my top-list. Looking forward to part 2 (how to create a challenging cliché-free plot, maybe?!)
Sung Dong Il truly is an amazing actor!!! His look, his micro-expressions, even his breathing are too sincere, too emotional, too real... He devotes himself to every role wholeheartedly...
Kim So Yeon is so beautiful and stylish!!! What a successful comeback! Kim Ye Joon as Han Min Joon is such a cutie!!! And what an incredible acting from this kid - probably the next Nam Da Reum ?!
The first two eps were a bit confusing, but after ep.04 the setting seems quite promising! But, why do they cast Ha Suk Jin with the same mannerism, again and again?
'Lovey', 'hun', 'dears' and 'sweetheart': you lost all your reasoning, once again! HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY WHEN YOU'RE NOT ABLE TO RESPECT ITS MEMBERS AND COMMUNICATE IN A POLITE MANNER??? IS BELITTLING THE ONE WHO DISAGREES WITH YOU YOUR WAY OF SHOWING YOUR AGEISM ISSUES??? I guess attacking MDL members is your only way to vent yourself, and I really feel sorry for you, but how can you say to @green_tokki: "you too will get old (if you're lucky LOL)" ?! Really, such a petty thing to say... Perhaps the only ones to blame are ourselves, for wasting our time (once again) to bother, trying to talk some sense into you... Go on and keep on attacking everyone however you like, under the pretense of enlightening us, and you will soon find out that INDIFFERENCE is our best weapon!
It seems to me that this drama has run out of everything: plot, romance and chemistry, but mainly our time, interest, and patience... P.S. Bae Soo Bong seriously needs immediate psychological treatment!
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If you haven't watched these dramas, give them a try - totally worth it! :)
But, to tell you the truth, all the dramas from Noh Hee Kyung that I have watched (Live, The Most Beautiful Goodbye, Dear My Friends, It's Okay That's Love , That Winter The Wind Blows, Padam Padam, The World That They Live In) are exceptional and in my Top-List!
Thanks for reminding them to me! :)
They really triggered a very interesting 'conversation'!
During my leisure time I really enjoy watching and reading stories (in dramas, movies and books) of different genres from all around the world and, depending on their origin, their group target and -of course- budget and expected earnings, many stereotypes and prejudices (sexist, social, religious, cultural, political, etc.) are almost always unavoidably present.
Probably that's the main reason why the most complaints are made from the 'outsiders'.
But, when talking about female characters in particular, the harshest criticism comes mostly from women, which is not very surprising, as women are usually the main group target and female characters are mostly written from a male perspective, therefore not so well depicted and developed!
Personally, what I really want to watch (or read) is a story with realistic females involved: not some emotionless dolls or petty single-dimensional caricatures, but multi-dimensional and multi-tasking women, with their ups and downs, strengths and flaws, inner powers and weaknesses. I love to see passionate women full of emotions, worries and spirit about everything: their love and sex life (yes! we do have and its not a peck on the cheek or a piggyback), dreams and future, family, friends and enemies, jobs, but mostly themselves...
Women who make miracles or the stupidest things, women who are selfish or selfless, sacrificial or manipulating, self-confident or insecure, with or without a backbone, lucky or unlucky in love.
So, even if some not necessarily very realistic but well-written and well-developed female characters appear, I find myself really enjoying and high-scoring the whole story! They do exist, but usually not in popular clichéd romcoms.
Some of my favorites are: Life on Mars, Avengers Social Club, Stranger, Woman of Dignity, Miracle We Met, Ms. Temper & Nam Jung Gi and many more...
It was one of the best moments of this drama, so far!
Phenomenal performances, from both mother and son, captivating atmosphere, too emotional climax for my weak heart to handle...
Totally worth my tears!
The comments' session will be on fire!
Sorry, Lee Sang Yoon!
Even the white truck of doom couldn't save it...
Your KDramas 101 series is such a brilliant idea!
It made me realize that, apart from talented actors, a decent foil and character development, unpredictability and motivations are needed for a drama to be on my top-list.
Looking forward to part 2 (how to create a challenging cliché-free plot, maybe?!)
His look, his micro-expressions, even his breathing are too sincere, too emotional, too real...
He devotes himself to every role wholeheartedly...
Chil Seong is the best hyung: selfless and supportive... the coolest friend ever!
What a brilliant casting!!!
Can't wait to see them together!!!
Kim Ye Joon as Han Min Joon is such a cutie!!!
And what an incredible acting from this kid - probably the next Nam Da Reum ?!
But, why do they cast Ha Suk Jin with the same mannerism, again and again?
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY WHEN YOU'RE NOT ABLE TO RESPECT ITS MEMBERS AND COMMUNICATE IN A POLITE MANNER???
IS BELITTLING THE ONE WHO DISAGREES WITH YOU YOUR WAY OF SHOWING YOUR AGEISM ISSUES???
I guess attacking MDL members is your only way to vent yourself, and I really feel sorry for you, but how can you say to @green_tokki:
"you too will get old (if you're lucky LOL)" ?!
Really, such a petty thing to say...
Perhaps the only ones to blame are ourselves, for wasting our time (once again) to bother, trying to talk some sense into you...
Go on and keep on attacking everyone however you like, under the pretense of enlightening us, and you will soon find out that INDIFFERENCE is our best weapon!
P.S. Bae Soo Bong seriously needs immediate psychological treatment!