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It's not that. People are criticizing the way they did not write it consciously as a romance between people having an age gap. Pretending the age gap doesn't exist doesn't really work here.

Don't kill me, because for me the drama is mediocre. It's nice, but not great. For me it's way too predictable, and I'm constantly skipping scenes. I'm looking for more intelligence and witty dialogues, and this drama is not it. The plot with rich parents using their power to influence schools and putting insane pressure on their children is way too common and overused. Maybe I prefer darker dramas, since to me the most interesting part is the family with the shut-in kid and his mother. Pls don't call me a hater and start dissing my taste. I try to tolerate everyone's views and expect the same.

SJK has a babyface though.

I feel the same way. It would have been better, if they'd consciously portrayed a younger man falling for an older woman. And not pretend there's no age gap. But realistically, she could not pass for a 35-40 year old and that's bothersome. She's a wonderful actress and this drama wouldn't be what it is without her.

Matrimonial Chaos

I love Park Sung Woong's acting, but the heavy dialect here is a bit too much.

I had to drop at ep 4, this wasn't going anywhere. A lot of repetitive scenes. It may get better in the latter episodes, but not worth the waste of time regardless.

If I had to describe this drama with one word it would be "cosy". It's comfortable, and low key funny. Realistic, warm workplace drama.

I don't particularly like or dislike it. The realistic part is that it underlines the limitations on women's agency in Joseon ( or the other kingdoms). I think every genre has its cliches and tropes, in other words, cliches and tropes are what make up a genre. I can't think of a sageuk that didn't include palace politics, for instance. That for me is often the boring part.

drama is fiction, why should they be realistic. Cross-dressing is an easy way to create fun situations and suspense.

regionally restricted unfortunately, request here: https://support.viki.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034633713

Yes, Min Seok's limited screentime is a disappointment. Agree that it'd be been better if the main plot advanced faster.

I don't know why I can't get going with that one. Will def try again!

Yes, correct of course. Entirely, wrong place. Kim Min Jae is a big star though and in main roles. Taking a small support role at this stage is very unusual but he wants continuity for Dr. Romantic.

I'd like Oasis more if there were less of the extended fight scenes. The historical background is much more interesting to me. Would have liked to know more about the factory conditions in ep 6. But this is still good and worth watching.

Was there a song sung by PHS in ep 14? When he was having a fever?

Yes, I like both but the pacing is better here.

The first quarter was kind of dry, imo. Except The Forbidden Marriage, which I'm soon going to watch again. Now I do like the The Secret Guesthouse, Our Blooming Youth, Oasis and Delivery Man. But none of these are mindblowing. Perhaps my expectations have gone down. 2022 was a very good year indeed, in my opinion.

What I've said to the writer personally is much worse. I hope the 2 writers (Lily Alice and lo_ve) have realized that Dispatch content is not wanted by the majority. The articles have been much, much better lately. The majority of readers people don't want this kind of content: https://kisskh.at/article/lighter-princess-star-arthur-chen-lands-in-hot-water-after-a-private-affair-expos

The first weekend family drama I'll be able to watch in real time in Viki!