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Yeah, I have to disagree with SIG. The amount of success he brought tvN when it was just a fledgling cable channel with mega hits like Reply 1997 and High School King of Saavy, and KBS (they used to even nickname him as the “Son of KBS” because he did so well for them). Most of his hits were mega hits, not just decent hits. So yeah, DAYS didn’t pull in the tv ratings but you can’t just rely on tv ratings any more. Most people stream content. And also, I think he is allowed one mediocre rating drama. All the success he has had before? I think he’s allowed. I mean you look at actors like Gong Yoo or even So Ji Sub (anyone remember Ghost? Exactly), or even Ji Chang Wook (compared to Seo In Guk he hasn’t had the type of success SIG has had and speaking as Ji Chang Wook’s fan). SIG gets offers because they recognize his acting talent. If it were just a pretty face they know it won’t last. But most Korean audiences agree that SIG can act, so it’ll just be a matter of time before he gets a good script and takes that to another level.

I respect your opinion. I like Rowoon but I have to agree about his acting although you can see he tries. I think people consider him handsome. Song Kang is really popular with the Netflix executives for some reason I think. I don’t think he has done any non-Netflix dramas at all, or maybe they’re so not popular that I haven’t noticed them. I did like him in Sweet Home but I think it wasn’t just him but the overall series that was good.

I do have to disagree about SIG. He is pretty great actor. He is also very widely well recognized as a talented actor and many other well know actors want to act with him. He chooses diverse roles and experiments with different types of dramas so you’re not going to get the type of ratings you would with a classic romcom. And almost all of his dramas were mega-hits except for The Smile Has Left Your Eyes and DAYS. But TSHLYEs was a critical success and it was much talked about. It was also pretty successful, just when you compare to how huge of hits Shopaholic Louis, 38 Task Force, King of High School Saavy and Reply 1997 were, it may not seem “successful”.

As for DAYS, I read on Naver that although it didn’t get High TV ratings it regularly ranked #1 for internet hot topic/trending. So, given how most people stream these days they think it was actually a pretty successful drama. And seeing how many internationals fans have watched it and it’s ratings on VIKI, I have to agree.

I totally get it though. We each have our own way of seeing these things so I appreciate your opinion.

OMG! Me too!! It’s rarely talked about but I loved him as Kang Woo! He was great! And honestly, that was my first with SIG as well and then I went back and watched Reply 1997 because his presence in Master’s Sun just blew me away.

I’m so thrilled he is going to be in another drama soon. It’s such a shame that a talented actor like him had to sit out for 3 years. I hope he gets many more roles, and I’m also super excited about his new movie “Wolf Hunt.” The movie starts shooting this month. He will be reunited with TSHLYE’s co-star Jung So Min. I liked DAYS and loved his chemistry with PBY but his chemistry with Jung So Min was so TOPS that I just have to root for these two. I’m just super happy to see him be active so we can watch more of his brillance on screen.

I read on Naver that “Smoking Gun” is still in the casting phase and SIG is not actually confirmed for the role. So it makes sense that he move on in the meantime.

Ummm maybe bc everyone in Thailand knows Mark and Kimmie have been dating forever? Even the local cab driver knew about Mark and Kimmie. So yeah, not a koojin but dating naturally. And I’m not saying Yaya needs to be on screen with Mark, just others. She is a young actress with talent, she could benefit from having different acting partners.

So much for respecting other’s personal opinion. Well shit. It sounds like you’re a bit too much of a fangirl. I wonder how many lakorns you’ve seen. Yaya is young. I think it would be nice to see her act with other ML and grow. And as for the comment about Mark and Kimmie everyone in Thailand knows they’re dating and have been openly doing so for like 10 years, so yeah it’s a bit different than a koojin.

I’m sorry I discouraged you from watching this. It is one of Push’s best dramas I think (he looks SO fine in it too). I do like the actress and I wish I could say my mind changed about the FL over time.... but it hasn’t so.... but I did like their other lakorn together where she plays a completely different FL.

The hell you talking about - it’s already hidden as Spoiler.

Wow, he’s really bringing in some solid dough for tvN

Now I’m going to do a marathon of the remaining SIG dramas I haven’t seen yet. :)

My thoughts exactly. I avoided this drama because I thought it’d be too cheesy or he’d act like one of those annoying cute drama boys but NO. SIG played Louis to perfection. He was SO ADORABLE and SO PUPPY DOG CUTE that really fit his character. He was so funny and so “Louis” that I couldn’t believe it’s the same guy who played Kim Moo Young in The Smile Has Left Your Eyes. Now I know why this drama was such a huge hit when it came out. SIG proved he is a phenomenal actor just thru this role as Louis. So blown away. He seems like a super talented actor who just sings really well and not a singer who got into acting. Who would’ve thought!! Oh, and I think he physically looks his best as Louis. Hot.

Just finished this and it IS good! I wasn’t sure about a cute SIG because I’ve seen him in so many serious roles but OMG can he play CUTE AND ADORABLE!! He is never annoying, never overly sugary, he is just “perfect!” So well done. I am so glad I got to see this side of his acting. Louis was so so so well played, so well done. I can’t believe I waited until now to watch this. SIG just makes this drama!

I blame the brother for the ending and the mess. The brother should have been honest and told them the truth when he realized they found each other. He was too scared of the things he may lose, of his own guilt, and his own fears and prejudices and mistrusts that he kept all the secrets with himself. If he would have been honest, things would have turned out better. I don’t really blame Moo Young. He acted based on what he knew and felt - at first not knowing that he needed to love and protect himself, and then finally understanding that and acting on the need to protect what he finally understood. I know this sounds a bit confusing but if you watch the drama you’ll know what I mean. I didn’t want to give too much detail and spoil anything beyond episode 2.

Not really. You should continue. It’s more about Moo Young’s mental state and he doesn’t really play with the girl. It’s a bit more complicated than that.

Just finished watching this. DAYS took me there. Arguably one of his best acting. He was amazing as Kim Moo Young. I get the hype about his and Jung So Amin’s chemistry. It’s one of those dramas that stays in your mind for a long time. Watching Ep 1 of the Abyss immediately after finishing this drama is a must if you want to find your mental happy place.

I LOVE that he plays these versatile thriller roles. He can swap so easily between rom-com and melo and thriller. He is definitely one of the best actors in his age group in Korea right now. He’s one of those actors whose dramas are always a good go-to.

Happy to see SIG and JSM reunited. I just finished The Smile Has Left Your Eyes and their chemistry was amazing. I like SIG with PBY right now in DAYS and think they have great chemistry but his chemistry with JSM was on another level

It’s a movie

I wonder why she took such a long break from 2018 to now