Interesting read. A bit more about K-drama trends specifically, rather than Asian dramas in general though. As…
Thais have been imitating K-dramas a lot lately ... specifically in the youth-oriented Rom-coms of last few years: Lots of situational comedy, fluff, cute scenes...and cut down on the stereotypical lakorn characters and tropes.
Also, they have re-made: Autumn's Tale, Coffee Prince, Full House, Playful Kiss, Sorry I Love you and I heard talk of Hana Yori Dango, not sure if it was made or not.
I'm really glad that DotS was so successful unlike other pre-produced dramas before it. Hopefully that trend…
@risingsun ... Excellent comment!!! ... U r right for mentioning the slight improvement in working conditions, since that became a major issue last year... w/ all the protests finally bringing it to light!
I think Matsujun did a great job matching Tsukasa's arrogance, immaturity, violence and vulnerability ... his whole acting style fit the manga.
However,
Jerry Yan and his Daoming Si went above and beyond, made tsukasa Real and lovable!!!.... more human, w/ deep emotions behind his arrogance .... deep passion underneath his cold exterior .... big heart and loyalty masked in his bullying ....
For once, I could understand why she would love the leader of the F4 <3<3<3
Besides, he's the Coolest, best looking, best body!...looked most like Tsukasa, hotter than artwork!
Good movie. Started slow, but picked up and the story was told well although I wish there was more depth, but…
Nice to see u here Chingu <3
Exactly my thoughts! .... Well-told story, could've used some more depth!
"Gangsters and badboys are my guilty pleasure hehe" ... me too ofc, especially when they're passionate!...and they most often are!!! ;)
P.S. This was my first encounter w/ Joo Jin Mo, and I stalked him since <3
I gave an extra 0.5 pnt for Wado Soko's long hair and goatee , too gorgeous ;) .... another extra 0.5 pnt b/c his character Ryosuke is very attractive - a gentle, sensitive, perceptive, romantic artist!..SO a 6 turned into a 7 just by looking at him... XD
Lots of K-drama references .... including references to K-drama Winter Sonata (no surprise, it was a huge phenomena in Japan) .... especially in episode titled "Summer Sonata" ... XD
Too bad they took a bit too much makjang from K-dramas !!!
Plot is a bit too contrived .... nice idea tho, but then they made it too literal when they related her and her mom's love stories :((
Still an enjoyable story, steady pace .... for me, it wasn't slow, and worth watching
He is good looking but his acting is wooden in my opinion. Dont know if anyone else thought this but I thought…
You may like it.... The characters are all very well developed.... A melodrama, w/ revenge as main theme, that interweaves Korean modern history, politics, business, family dynamics, romance, casino, gangs.... and a bromance to rival the romance.
Don't let the melo turn u away, it is NOT typical K-formulas and cliches!
Exceptional writing!!!....Not just an intriguing story, all relationships come in 3's, metaphors, etc... written like a novel!
He is good looking but his acting is wooden in my opinion. Dont know if anyone else thought this but I thought…
SSH is not the best actor ..... but he's good enough ..... His charisma makes up for lack of expressions .. .XDXD
He was pretty good in East of Eden .... Can't imagine anyone else being the gentle and sweet, yet tough-guy, Dong Cheol <3
This is one of those dramas that is even better the second time watching! I am re-watching b/c I want to stay…
I am waiting until the end to give a final judgement.... But the writing is not as good as BBJX ...characters are not as well developed.
Focus is 4th and his character development...and on the romance. He's likable as a tragic figure who only wants/needs love and finds it in the heroine who changes him and he becomes a better person ....
Characters are either good or bad... Not the complex characters you find here in BBJX.
But LJK and the romance are nice.... All characters, except 14th and 10th are different, especially 4th and 8th, very different.
Oh No!... Ying Er :(( ... When's he gonna get a decent actress again?... last few have been terrible T__T...my…
My favorite Wallace character is Lu Li Cheng in Best Time, a gentleman just like He Yi Chen, and also Confidant, smart, mature, patient, loves her just as she is, His love is unwavering deep and passionate... and he's not cold, or holds back... Just that she was stuck on her first love for a long time.... and he was always there as her best friend! ...Lu Li Cheng is perfect!
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Also, they have re-made: Autumn's Tale, Coffee Prince, Full House, Playful Kiss, Sorry I Love you and I heard talk of Hana Yori Dango, not sure if it was made or not.
(was Ref 18), now it is Ref 21:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Baking,_Kim_Takgu
However,
Jerry Yan and his Daoming Si went above and beyond, made tsukasa Real and lovable!!!.... more human, w/ deep emotions behind his arrogance .... deep passion underneath his cold exterior .... big heart and loyalty masked in his bullying ....
For once, I could understand why she would love the leader of the F4 <3<3<3
Besides, he's the Coolest, best looking, best body!...looked most like Tsukasa, hotter than artwork!
Exactly my thoughts! .... Well-told story, could've used some more depth!
"Gangsters and badboys are my guilty pleasure hehe" ... me too ofc, especially when they're passionate!...and they most often are!!! ;)
P.S. This was my first encounter w/ Joo Jin Mo, and I stalked him since <3
Lots of K-drama references .... including references to K-drama Winter Sonata (no surprise, it was a huge phenomena in Japan) .... especially in episode titled "Summer Sonata" ... XD
Too bad they took a bit too much makjang from K-dramas !!!
Plot is a bit too contrived .... nice idea tho, but then they made it too literal when they related her and her mom's love stories :((
Still an enjoyable story, steady pace .... for me, it wasn't slow, and worth watching
"suddenly you feel as if your in a (K-)drama ..... Slapping hand against chest as if to control the heart break" .... Hilarious!
Don't let the melo turn u away, it is NOT typical K-formulas and cliches!
Exceptional writing!!!....Not just an intriguing story, all relationships come in 3's, metaphors, etc... written like a novel!
His best role is East of Eden ofc!
He was pretty good in East of Eden .... Can't imagine anyone else being the gentle and sweet, yet tough-guy, Dong Cheol <3
Too darn cute!
Focus is 4th and his character development...and on the romance. He's likable as a tragic figure who only wants/needs love and finds it in the heroine who changes him and he becomes a better person ....
Characters are either good or bad... Not the complex characters you find here in BBJX.
But LJK and the romance are nice.... All characters, except 14th and 10th are different, especially 4th and 8th, very different.