SaraLourenco

The plot is massively different from the webtoon.

Seems a bit far fetched to compare Tarkovsky and the likes to a drama director. I like my k-dramas, but I'm willing to admit they are not part of outstanding genre. You would probably have a better case by comparing k-dramas to Hollywood melodramas, but even that would be a stretch. Magical realism is an actual style and it's a subgenre of fantasy which is born when you add fantasy elements to a modern universe. Exaggerating circumstances to make them more theatrical, ignoring a certain realism in name of pacing or another cinematic reason or even plot holes are not magical realism. Now onto the direction part... The director made deliberate decisions that broke the suspension of disbelief. And that's what people complain. Ofc people use the word cliché, but that's not really the reason as all k-drama are formulaic, as you have pointed out. Besides, just because this director has been nominated for other works, doesn't automatically mean this is as good. Especially if the director is not an auteur, which is the case with every single k-drama director.

Rip hope.

Nooooo ;___;

Since this is partially financed by Netflix, there's a chance it might not go the obvious route. Otherwise, they could have relied on regular, national, investment options. I might be wrong, though. But I hope I'm not. Don't want the obvious ending.

The teacher probably just went with her for the hospital appointments and pretended to be the father, since there's a stigma against single mothers in Korea. I doubt they were in a relationship or that he has ever told her his feelings, though I am inclined to believe he liked her.

Is it an unrealistic drama? Yes. Is it entertaining? Yes.

The plot is a bit trashy and highly unrealistic, but... so what? This series doesn't try to portray reality but archetypes. What matters to me is that it keeps me guessing and I keep coming back for more.

Besides, Taehee is actually a well written character because she embodies the feminine archetype; the mother. Of course she's not a mother in the series, but she does have all her characteristics: she loves unconditionally, she is kind, she nurtures, she is merciful. Sooji, on the other hand, is the serpent. Chaotic, evil, etc. Shihyun is the "savage" male archetype that after the encounter with the nurturing female, he becomes a productive member of society; which is also the most prevalent female sexual fantasy, btw.

So, from my perspective, the series, albeit a bit trashy, it isn't as bad as people believe it to be.

Anyway, just follow your gut and watch you feel it's interesting and not what you rationally believe to be good. The rational analysis should come after the emotional response, in my opinion. Which means that reviews mean nothing... Don't listen to others, or myself, for that matter.

The ex has to show up because there is unfinished business between her and he male lead. The resentment between those 2 is what is making them unable to peacefully move on. It's why the male lead is unable to completely open his heart to the female lead, why he can't have a healthy relationship with his family, etc. Therefore, the ex and the male lead have to meet once again in order to face their past mistakes, heal and move on with their lives. In real life, you may not have to face the person you resent in order to grow past the trauma. You go to therapy, you fix your traumas, case closed. But in a drama, it's easier (and less boring) to convey that transformation with the 2 characters facing each other.

And what's worse is that most of these new dramas are actually good... TT TT TT

I did (I'm addicted to this drama already ^^). I like how they explored the psychological impact of sexual harassment.

I also like how they hint at "The Graduate" in order for the audience to compare both stories. There's plenty about this drama I love.

"They seem to love each other and there is even a scene of them (almost) having sex. You do not see that every day in Dramaworld. :D"

The sexual assault scene is something you don't see every day either. Specially the way it was depicted. The guy was young, handsome and likable (until that point). She even had a crush on him. I liked how they didn't romanticized the act and made it clear that nonconsensual acts are not acceptable even under these circumstances.

My favorite thing about Korea it's the hardworking culture. The final product shows the effort both staff and artists put into it and the respect they have for the public. On a side note: there's no marketing like K-marketing.

I for once think that the drama is bad in terms of (a) writing, (b) production, (c) editing and (d) direction.

I'll explain: there's too many filler scenes, the tone of the drama (comedy) is preventing me from getting a emotional connection and the way the scenes are cut and put together is making it harder for the viewers to understand the story (which is why many find it confusing). These are just examples, but I could go on... For instance, there this scene on epi. 1, where habaek was watching people playing with their phones in the park and the camera just went to fast. I just couldn't focus on anything and didn't even understand that he was watching people playing with their mobile phones. Only got that when he mentioned it verbally.

So far the technical elements are really lacking which means there is a low chance of this drama becoming better.

I feel you. My main issue is that there are so many scenes that make zero points. They are plain fillers. The boar scene is a classic example. It served zero purposes. Was the purpose to make them hug? If that was the case, it failed miserable. because there was zero chemistry involved. Besides, was is really necessary to use that much cgi (cringy...)? Couldn't they just focus on the characters inside the trunk and we could just assume the boar was jumping to the car with the use of sounds and movement (of the car). Then, magically, the servant arrives with a hunter that we never get to see. So, we get to see a cgi boar, but never the hunter? Wouldn't it be expected for the hunter to see the persons he just saved? It just makes no sense... Too much details in some parts that just don't need details while other parts of the plot are left unexplained. Like, it took me a while to understand that the water god arrived at earth exactly after that first scene where he decides to go after the balls. Seriously... I thought that the story had 2 timelines and that the earth part was further in the future. So disappointed...

On the first episodes the plot is draaaaaaaaaaaaaagging and dragging. Besides, the comedic elements are too much. I was expecting a drama with some comedy relief and not a comedy with some dramatic moments in between. Comedy and fantasy together is really not my cup of tea. Anyway, if you like fantasy comedies, you may like this drama.

Regarding the actors, so far, there is zero chemistry between the leads. I love Nam Joo Hyuk but he is not believable as a God, sorry. Too young, too sweet, too laid back. Shin Se Kyung is definitely not believable as a therapist, but in this case, that may be the plot/director's fault and not her.

Anyway, the plot and producing decisions is making this drama: dragging, confusing, not believable and it's not making me feel anything but boredom. That's unfortunate... because I thought I was going to like this drama... Very disappointed.

I honestly only ship Hong Bo Hee x Lee Gwang Jae.

I disagree with most of this list.W - Two Worlds, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, She Was Pretty and Another Miss Oh are my picks for beginners. They do not require previous knowledge of korean culture and are highly entertaining. Besides, the cliches in these dramas won't look cringe-worthy for beginners because these dramas are filled with comic relives. Thriller and political intrigues like K2 or Man x Man or even some fantasy dramas like Goblin (not to mention historical dramas) require some understanding of korean culture and beginners will most likely get confused and bored.

Loving it so far. Hope it doesn't involve romance, not because I don't like romance (hell, I even like the most cliche dramas), but because I think this drama has potential to be a good psychological sci-fi thriller and that doesn't go well with romance.

Buys girl clothes in order to show his interest - every k-drama ever.

What's interesting is that knifes are censored but swords are not. Anyway, I don't care about the censorship.