Watching all 6 episodes in one sitting for the first time has caused severe chest pains and made me cry so uncomfortably hard that I've been nursing a headache since. I know I'll gladly torture myself again though, it was truly a beautiful pain to go through. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a properly balanced melodrama.
Personally I don't mind if someone is gay but when they're bi I'm like no thank you. I wouldn't be able to date…
It's totally okay to have drama preferences, of course you get to choose whatever it is you enjoy. Not wanting to date someone who is bi is your choice, and steering clear of queer coded stories is fine. In the context of watching romance dramas I can see where you're coming from, I can see you didn't mean to insult anyone, and I would like to thank you for replying to me with as much thought as you did.
However, I would still like to caution you against stigmatising comments. You might not have realised it, but repeating harmful stereotypes (even if it is just your insecurity speaking) has an effect on people like me. As much as you didn't intend to be biphobic, the bottom line is that it kind of was. You wouldn't date someone who is bi because you would not be able to trust them around their friends. You not trusting your partner has nothing to do with objectivity. It is fair to feel insecure, but not fair to project those insecurities on a whole group. Bi people are not more likely to sleep with their friends behind your back. Bi people are not inherently in love with everyone and they are not horny all the time. Can you see how this unfounded train of thought leads to people believing bisexual people have this huge risk factor surrounding sex and faith? The very same risk factor that exists in every relationship, regardless of gender and sexuality? My intention in pointing this out is to let you and others see why this line of thinking is harmful to queer people. Your fears are your own but the reasoning is just not sound and leads to stigmatisation.
Again, I do not think you intended to hurt anyone with your comment and I sincerely thank you for elaborating on your thoughts. You seem like a reasonable person and you were kind enough to reply with your honest thoughts. I think you are justified in not liking a certain drama because of its bi coded storyline and the anxiety you might expeirence from seeing such a character as the main lead- but maybe refrain from posting your distrust of bisexual people, fictional or not. It might help to work on those insecurities instead, as eveyone deserves to feel some acceptance and self-assuredness. I wish you nothing but luck from here on out, and I thank you once more for explaining yourself in a clear and friendly manner.
Personally I don't mind if someone is gay but when they're bi I'm like no thank you. I wouldn't be able to date…
Could you elaborate on this "what if" question and how it differs from straight relationships? It sounds like you are projecting extreme insecurity by implying that because you're dating someone who could potentially fall in love with someone else from either gender, you are twice as likely to get cheated on or something? If I'm wrong please correct me, because i'm failing to see the logic in this. I don't want to belittle your anxieties, but a person can cheat regardless of gender and sexual orientation. You want your partner to be interested in only you, to be faithful. Being faithful has nothing to do with sexuality but personality. There is this extremely harmful stereotype about bisexuals like myself; that we're overly promiscious and 'easy'. The amount of sexual harassment bisexual people face in real life because of this assumption is atrocious, so please be careful about repeating such unfounded stereotypes.
I really do not wish to send this as an attack or anything, I was just truly surprised and hurt to see such a dismissive and lowkey hateful comment and I would wish to implore anyone who feels this way to make an effort to educate themselves on queer issues. I'm a regular person just like you or anyone else. I like boys and I like girls- my partner and I have been together for over 9 years and I have not once thought of cheating- but that doesn't change who I am or what my sexuality is. No need to get scared and say 'no thanks, gays are fine but i'd rather avoid the bisexuals'.
Rewatching this again because I can't get it out of my heart. I have so many good things to say about this show, (like the OST, cinematography, incredible fights, gut wrenching dialogue, gripping politics and best of all; the best ML to appear on my screen, absolutely took me by surprise but what an incredible actor he is) but I had soooo many issues with the FL the first time I started that I almost dropped the show thrice. Now I have to say that the FL is one of the many reasons I love this drama, as it really shows how well they wrote each character arc. Anyone who felt like dropping it for similar reasons might consider holding out until episode 4/5- she gets a lot better from here on out!
If you are watching this for the first time the FL might be somewhat unbearable in the first couple of episodes, but that is exactly how she is supposed to start out. Her friend Eun Ae is a perfect contrast as a kind and thoughtful girl who is rather timid. Gil Chae starts out much more immature and doesn't seem to grasp her own feelings properly because she is too busy with her pride- yet she is driven and inventive. A naive, bratty and entitled girl... but you can already see a glimmer of a the brave woman she is about to become. Once trouble comes knocking you can see how she reacts with determination. Her pettiness makes place for quiet bravery and she shifts into a true heroine as her innocence is harshly stripped from her and her companions by the invasion. She is incredibly resourceful and keeps growing as a person through the hardships. Half a season later she has matured so much you begin to understand why the ML was so drawn to her bright and fiery spirit- underneath the arrogance is a unique and strong woman. The sharp contrast between her personality as a teenager and as an adult feels so realistic, I completely fell in love with her character and watching the transformation happen is a true pleasure. Top notch acting and storytelling, Gil Chae is now one of my faves!
Enjoyed this from start to finish, some might say that the last few episodes were less gripping but I honestly loved seeing the two main characters grow to understand one another in their own messed up ways. Yes the plot was less explosive than the first couple of episodes, but I thought the progression and ending were fun and fulfilling. As I've seen a lot of dramas fail to miss the end-mark due to unnecessary added tension and twists, I can say that this one ended how it felt like it should have.
An excellent crime melodrama (with a sprinkling of romance). Lawyer Oh Soo Jae begins as a highly skilled lawyer,…
I agree with almost everything you said, but I do have one remark. While she was definitly overly harsh and cold towards the victim in ep. 1, she didn't really goad her to commit suicide imo (saying that she should live, trying to uncover her true reasoning for coming to the TK building while on the rooftop with her). She was absolutely ruthless in verbally knocking her down, but to say that she didn't feel guilt or was unaffected by her death feels like a misread. I think it was clearly shown that this incident traumatised her and left her feeling guilty, doubtfull of her own intentions and involvement, later on even going as far as to personally uncover the mystery behind her apparent suicide and helping the younger sibling find some slight peace over what had happened. (of course she had more than one reason to, but she felt responsible nonetheless) To me it felt like a turning point in her mindset, not just her career. It takes some time for this to manifest, (a person doesn't change overnight), but it was defintly not something that left her unaffected (especially as we come to learn that the victim was pregnant, making the female lead identify with her a bit more due to her own lost child). However, she won't let her faith in herself be shaken and knows that the stakes behind the truth are unfathomably high, so she would't dwell on it for too long but rather takes action behind the scene to rectify what went wrong (later getting spurred on by the protest of the younger sister who accuses her of murder).
Two episodes in and I'm beyond hooked. I'm not typically into medical themed thrillers but Park Eun Bin's acting is off the charts in this one. The dynamic between her and her former montor is so fun to watch. Story and script seem well written too, can't wait to see what happens next!
I hate FL too much that its so hard to swallow the story line. Does she get better or it will continue going like…
She gets a lot better! It was very much a choice to make her somewhat arrogant and self-centered in the beginning, as it makes the coming episodes and her character arc much more interesting (imo). I'd dare say that by the end of the series her character will be your favorite. Hold on till episode 4-5, if she still rubs you the wrong way then this show might not be for you, but most people are hooked at this point.
However, I would still like to caution you against stigmatising comments. You might not have realised it, but repeating harmful stereotypes (even if it is just your insecurity speaking) has an effect on people like me. As much as you didn't intend to be biphobic, the bottom line is that it kind of was. You wouldn't date someone who is bi because you would not be able to trust them around their friends. You not trusting your partner has nothing to do with objectivity. It is fair to feel insecure, but not fair to project those insecurities on a whole group. Bi people are not more likely to sleep with their friends behind your back. Bi people are not inherently in love with everyone and they are not horny all the time. Can you see how this unfounded train of thought leads to people believing bisexual people have this huge risk factor surrounding sex and faith? The very same risk factor that exists in every relationship, regardless of gender and sexuality? My intention in pointing this out is to let you and others see why this line of thinking is harmful to queer people. Your fears are your own but the reasoning is just not sound and leads to stigmatisation.
Again, I do not think you intended to hurt anyone with your comment and I sincerely thank you for elaborating on your thoughts. You seem like a reasonable person and you were kind enough to reply with your honest thoughts. I think you are justified in not liking a certain drama because of its bi coded storyline and the anxiety you might expeirence from seeing such a character as the main lead- but maybe refrain from posting your distrust of bisexual people, fictional or not. It might help to work on those insecurities instead, as eveyone deserves to feel some acceptance and self-assuredness. I wish you nothing but luck from here on out, and I thank you once more for explaining yourself in a clear and friendly manner.
I really do not wish to send this as an attack or anything, I was just truly surprised and hurt to see such a dismissive and lowkey hateful comment and I would wish to implore anyone who feels this way to make an effort to educate themselves on queer issues. I'm a regular person just like you or anyone else. I like boys and I like girls- my partner and I have been together for over 9 years and I have not once thought of cheating- but that doesn't change who I am or what my sexuality is. No need to get scared and say 'no thanks, gays are fine but i'd rather avoid the bisexuals'.
If you are watching this for the first time the FL might be somewhat unbearable in the first couple of episodes, but that is exactly how she is supposed to start out. Her friend Eun Ae is a perfect contrast as a kind and thoughtful girl who is rather timid. Gil Chae starts out much more immature and doesn't seem to grasp her own feelings properly because she is too busy with her pride- yet she is driven and inventive. A naive, bratty and entitled girl... but you can already see a glimmer of a the brave woman she is about to become. Once trouble comes knocking you can see how she reacts with determination. Her pettiness makes place for quiet bravery and she shifts into a true heroine as her innocence is harshly stripped from her and her companions by the invasion. She is incredibly resourceful and keeps growing as a person through the hardships. Half a season later she has matured so much you begin to understand why the ML was so drawn to her bright and fiery spirit- underneath the arrogance is a unique and strong woman. The sharp contrast between her personality as a teenager and as an adult feels so realistic, I completely fell in love with her character and watching the transformation happen is a true pleasure. Top notch acting and storytelling, Gil Chae is now one of my faves!
I think it was clearly shown that this incident traumatised her and left her feeling guilty, doubtfull of her own intentions and involvement, later on even going as far as to personally uncover the mystery behind her apparent suicide and helping the younger sibling find some slight peace over what had happened. (of course she had more than one reason to, but she felt responsible nonetheless)
To me it felt like a turning point in her mindset, not just her career. It takes some time for this to manifest, (a person doesn't change overnight), but it was defintly not something that left her unaffected (especially as we come to learn that the victim was pregnant, making the female lead identify with her a bit more due to her own lost child). However, she won't let her faith in herself be shaken and knows that the stakes behind the truth are unfathomably high, so she would't dwell on it for too long but rather takes action behind the scene to rectify what went wrong (later getting spurred on by the protest of the younger sister who accuses her of murder).