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Wow the queen herself. Back to small screen. I should check this out.

Ok... but really, what's the payoff? What's the point of the movie?

Can anyone explain to me why did the mayor kill the girl that worked part time on his campaign? Young min, I think, was her name. Was it explained in the drama? Did I somehow missed it?

Please refer to my reply on James Bolt above. I'm so tired of explaining myself. Why am I even explaining lol? I'm just a commenter, I'm not the enemy.

I don't why people keep saying I am hating. Where is the hate in my comment??

And I'm very aware of the reason behind the cancellation, thank you very much. (Also, this is just an extra note: right now, it's all speculation that CCP is behind the historical inaccuracy in the drama. There is a chance that Koreans are reading too much into it due to the latest cultural spat over kimchi which, btw, started from an absurd claim of a state-run newspaper in China BUT there's also a big possibility that this is CCP worming their influence and projecting cultural imperialism)

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is I understand where Knetz is coming from but at the same time, I can disagree with their chosen action. Policing historical, FICTIONAL dramas IS NOT IT.

Uhhh... I'm not sure if your @ing the correct person but nowhere did I mention on my comment that Knetz are hating on Chinese people. Nor did I downplay their anger. I even mentioned on some of the comments I left below that while I DO understand their frustration, I don't agree with their actions.

And I don't know how me leaving a comment about Korea-China relation equates to me spreading hate. No one here is taking sides.

I understand that you feel the need to speak out against misinformation (at least that's what I think you're doing) but I suggest you read again my comment. Please refrain also from advising people to "stay out of it" as it is not "our history". There is value in learning and discussing other country's history. Case in point: Joseon Exorcist and why was it cancelled.

It IS about China. Let's not pretend like it isn't. The anger over King Sejong and Taejong's characterization is just them further justifying their hate. But what sparked the controversy is the scene of King Sejong serving mooncakes (I think) and Chinese dumplings which to them features Chinese culture.

Knetz are projecting their frustration on their government and its weak stance to the growing geocultural strain with China to this drama. That is what's happening.

I sincerely have no idea how you end up with those conclusions from my reply.

1. Where did I say that CCP propaganda is fiction?
2. Mr. Queen might be controversial but it is also one of the highest rated drama in cable history so I don't know... what does that tell you?
3. Lol SKor is an independent sovereign nation. Where does this unfounded fear of them becoming Taiwan or HK come from?

What in the world is happening with MDL?? I just came across a user in another article who makes sweeping claim against Japanese people and now someone against China? What have we become?

Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night

Just say you hate Japanese and go

*facepalm* The cancellation just gave power and validation to these internet activists. I wouldn't be surprised if they start policing all historical dramas now. Smh

But this is a fictional drama. There is space for artistic license. Characters may coincide with historical figures but that is the extent of it - a coincidence.

I do think that netizens is using Taejong and Sejong the Great (who did not 'boycott' Hanja btw) to further validate their historical inaccuracies claim. An attempt to mask their frustrations on their own government and what they regards as a weak stance to the growing geocultural strain with China.

While I understand their frustration, this is not it. Policing all historical dramas is not the way to go. Screenwriters not having creative liberties on their own work in fear of backlash and cancellation will only result to subpar dramas. Who will watch then?

Agreed

I haven't seen both so I can't comment on it but I want dramas to recognise a mental disorder and encourage help-seeking behavior. Media almost always dismiss it like it was some quirk or depict it in connection with violence - either way, it is something to be afraid of or avoided. (And now it is seen as mysterious and cool, too? Talk about distorted)

But what's more disappointing, for me, personally, is the oversimplification of the causes of suicide. To reduce a character's reasoning to one single factor or event is not only irresponsible but also VERY inaccurate. I wish that writers and show producers educate themselves into matters they wish to portray.

I don't know you but I'm genuinely happy that you're still here, that you found a therapist that works for you, that you have allies in your family, and that you found an outlet in music and Asian dramas. It's the little things.

I just wish that we have more Asian dramas that tackle and recognise mental health problems and not just use it as a prop to create interesting and 'authentic' characters, you know? Guess Asia has a long way to go...

Fabulous list of dramas btw. So much diversity and I'm here for it.

Definitely the original. They uploaded the videos only days after it was released on FOD. The Fuji TV version is still at Ep 5.

Even on FujiTV, they introduced the drama as『運命のように君を愛してる』としてアジアの他の国でもリメイクされたこの長編原作の前半部分をベースに、日本人キャストでドラマ化。which roughly translates to "A Japanese drama based on the first half of the popular drama 'I Love You Like Destiny' that has been remade in other countries in Asia." (Roughly because my Japanese is at a level of a drunk preschooler and I'm no fluent in English as well XD). So yeah...

No problem. If it's any consolation, it was originally exclusive to FOD (and Youku kor China), but because it was always trending during its run, FujiTV decided to air it as well - albeit, an edited version. So a S2 is most likely to happen.

And to be fair, FOD had always introduced the drama as a remake of the first half of the original. Probably, to set clear expectations and at the same time offer viewers something to look forward to. So the confusion is only among us English speaking viewers.

If ever there was, they didn't share it with the public (as far as I know). They're probably holding off on announcing it given what's going on. Plus, it's still airing on Fuji TV.

10 episodes is all there is to it. The Japanese remake meant to feature only the first half of the original anyway. I won't be surprised if there'll be news of a S2 though since it's very popular. But as of right now, nothing has been decided yet.

Lmao, nope. You know how it is with samurai movies. They love to claim that such is such is the last true one. Check Saigo Takamori though - he is often dubbed as one.

But Kawai Tsugunosuke (the central character of this film) was great, too. He was very broadminded when it comes into internationalism. At a time when 'foreign' was demonized, he approached it with openness and a thirst to learn more. Too bad he was born in the wrong era.