Well, I'm out. The shocking events of a certain character suddenly setting their person on fire seems quite poetic. As I watch the character burn I realized that this was, in my mind, what was happening to the entire show of Demon Girl. It was a sign from the show itself. This junk needs to be burned. Or at least I need to drop it. I held on to hope and my 3 year anticipation of this show. Also, apparently demons mate for life. So You Tong is the third wheel who will never love another lady besides Qing Cheng. Qing Cheng will never be able to love You Tong since she's in love with Ming Xia. Many shows imply this with a love triangle. This one made it's magical setup into it. I hate it.Xue Wu is an amazing character. Trapped in a bad show. Trapped in the same villainess role all strong women characters tend to fall into. She's amazing. The way she let down all those men pining for her at the start she WOULD get over Ming Xia and move on. Sure she has questionable morals. Clearly. With helping Ming Xia's mom shoplift and what she needs to do to keep her hospital going. (Though I think the hospital thing was smart.) I hate seeing amazing women like her trapped in such support roles. At this point I can no longer curb my annoyance with Qing Cheng ignoring her mother-in-law's abuse. This goes beyond ignorance and nativity. If she's so smart she should react. Even if she's being kind. Who knows maybe her in law's abuse will finally off someone she loves. Either way Qing Cheng should be reacting. To the crazy things happening at the very least. Like magical wings and red eyes. I've hit my limits. I wanted to stick around until things got demon good. But this is clearly a very poor love triangle mess. I have a sneaky suspicion that the real stuff I'm waiting for doesn't build up until near the end. I don't want to wait for that. Questions about demon wintering and where Qing Cheng's mother came back as a baby to don't even niggle me enough for this type of atrocious love story. I'm out.
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I feel like my ratings for this episode and the one before (4) should be switched. Almost. I think the drop to 1 is just shear disappointment. That and the absolute ridiculousness of Ming Xia's mother picking on Qing Cheng. I'm sorry, but there should be REACTIONS!!! Not only should Qing Cheng react to realizing that You Tong has wings, much like her, but she should react to the fact that Ming Xia's mother's actions almost got her father killed. Heck, that in turn almost led to her death! There's one thing I hate even more than a crazily written drama. One that doesn't acknowledge how the characters should be feeling about these crazily written things! The whole mother-in-law torture is too much. The fact that it's still going on is horrible. I love coo-coo stuff. I mean this is an over the top show. The way You Tong was captured was . . . insane. (Much like the bird tracking by scent. Yeah, I'm never letting that go.) I did enjoy one thing about this episode. You Tong realization that he doesn't know love. Yet, when he seeks the answer of what love is. He realizes he is in love and that he already knows it. It was sweet. Demon Girl is truly declining fast. I'm holding on for one more episode.
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So the bird of prey tracking by smell wasn't just a clue in to the lack of research done, but apparently foreshadowing to the hot mess the writer is bringing. No. It's a mess. If their hadn't been some super cute love triangle stuff going on I would have rated this a 1! Qing Cheng is drugged, kidnapped, and almost raped. Neither she nor Ming Xia actually acknowledge or react to this. Ming Xia of course finds Qing Cheng in a hot mess of coincidences, AKA lazy writing. Finds out all the crap his mother put Qing Cheng through. I mean her father almost died! Not only does his mom say it was clearly all part of the bet and, "Surprise my clever son won!" She gets away with it and starts torturing Qing Cheng. *sighs* This also quickly digressed into another annoying love triangle. Ming Xia saves Qing Cheng from rape! You Tong finds out the truth of her fate after the weird beauty pageant line. I mean it. The girls of course torture Qing Cheng and You Tong encourages her that her true beauty will win. She wins only to be drugged kidnapped and almost raped. Of course by being saved by Ming Xia, You Tong then believes that she is dead. See it's a hot mess! It's such a hot mess I think I circle/repeated myself in there. Hot mess. Oh, and the beauty pageant contestants kidnap Qing Cheng's sister!!!!!!!!!! Which is never brought up or talked about again. I think the whole ordeal with Qing Cheng losing her job, her dads job loss and mining injury and EVERYTHING only happened in a couple days. Maybe 3 to 4 . . . I mean. The way these characters are talking things have not gone by that fast. Which is weird as I felt the show was clearly covering time. TIME!!!! It's a mess. Why am I not giving this a 1. Just for the death twists alone and total abuse (and ignoring) of rape? There were a few moments of hope. I really want to give this series a try. Normally I pass judgement on whether to keep going with a drama. I feel compelled to keep going as I have been so eager to watch Demon Girl.
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There's certain silly things you can over look in dramas (or tv) in general. You roll with it. HOWEVER, there are stupid things that you just can't overlook. Birds of prey do not have a sense of smell. So there for can not track by scent. Holy cow the stupidity of this "plot devise". The evil doctor/scientist uses his pet hawk to track You Tong by smell. Birds in general do not have a sense of smell. Period. Birds of prey right down to chicken use their amazing eye sight. This lack of the writer, or anyone on the show's team, to not double check the sheer stupidity of this fact gives me doubts about where Demon Girl is going to go. The fun little informative bit at the beginning talks about the core power of a demon. That demons are indeed super strong and may have super duper powers that if used to full strength could kill them. They could hammer mountains down! Kill themselves true. From what You Tong does it seems like the more "oomph" you use it damages you. I am assuming demons have super healing abilities if they're not killed just right. No where in there did is there talk of this being such an alternative China that the birds hunt by smell. (Yeah, I'm gonna pick at that.) Besides that the doctor is super over the top acting as he hunts You Tong down. I will give props to the met queue for You Tong and Qing Cheng. It's a really sweet setup. Qing Cheng is just the person to bring light and love into his life. Or at least kindess and caring. It's addorable and I give mad props to the writer for making me have hope. Also, for the whole tiger thing! Way to create a decent cover up for demon killings. (Butler power!!!) There are still plenty of questions building up. Like what happened to Qing Cheng's mom after the water part. Which is confirmed. Where do these babies go/appear. I guess I assumed it would appear were she turned to water. Or is there a "source" where they reincarnate back! Or what? The suspense is killing me. On that note I end with food for thought. Ming Xia can't figure out what happened to Quing Cheng? Know his mom. So on? Sloppy.
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So the adorable romance continues as Ming Xia patches things up between Qing Cheng and her father. While simultaneously promising to take care of her and I'm pretty sure that not only did he setup them being an official couple. But that felt a lot like making sure her dad new a proposal is coming. Then cut to some serious fan pandering. Yes, the sexy shirtless picture is what brought me here (with the lovely lady too), but that whole peekaboo shower scene was creepy. I do appreciate the sexy body. Of course. No amount of sparkly glitter music could not make that feel creepy though. I mean. We're creepy in with a look through the mirror than on poor You Tong. We get tight shots on him rubbing his body and abs. There's no way that was just to make sure we saw the GOLD NAILS!!! How could we miss it. Plus, that cat is way out of the bag from promos and trailers. That was creepy. Sexy, but creepy. That said the romance is super developed and I'm already rooting for Ming Xia and Qing Cheng. They're cute together. Of course the struggle has to come in. In the form of Ming Xia's mom who did over predicable rich things taking a bet with her son to prove Qing Cheng is just after his money way too far. A lot happens here. You Tong is introduced . . . not well. All we get to see is sexy shower creep time and sexy creepy murder. So it's all not looking well for the eye candy that probably brought many viewers in. That said I did enjoy seeing Qing Cheng continue taking care of her family and being strong. Though I thought it odd when her wings semi appeared and saved people's lives that she didn't react. I mean a lot is going down, but I'd think she'd freak out just a tad. Then go back to being brave. Maybe she'll break down? Though no one else freaking over being saved from certain death was odd . . . especially her sister not bringing anything up. I'm sure both girls are demons. But do half breeds only turn into demons at a certain later age in life? The expose to keep viewers up to speed doesn't tell us that. So mystery ensues. The ending burst my bubble about who might have saved Qing Cheng's mom after she turned into a puddle and then a baby. I got faces mixed up apparently. I'm curious how this twist will work out. As that clunky introduction to Jiang Xue Wu is clearly connected to the doctor who knows about demons. This should have got a lower rating. But the intrigue gets points. Though I feel like the writer might just kill Jiang Xue Wu, whom I should love. I mean shes a modern woman of my heart! But she's kind of a jerk. There's time to warm up to her though.
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This drama has been teasing me since before it's release. Now that I finally, FINALLY, get to watch it I'm not sure quite what I think. Huge points to the director and writer giving us the basic of demons. They're like us. Except they bleed pink, have golden nails that can suddenly grow along with their ears, and let's not forget the red eyes that appear with the gorgeous black wings! So basics. A demon can die and even get sick like a mere human. However, when they die they turn into a puddle that then turns into a baby. A baby that grows up with no memory of the life they just lived. That leads into a demon woman who sacrifices herself to save her human husband and their children. A husband that I wonder doesn't or does truly know what his wife is? See just enough to give us the basics, and just enough to tease us as black wings and a golden light come to tease Nie Qing Cheng. (That's right girl feel my frustrations!)Nie Qing Cheng is a lovely dancer and young lady who grows up happily. She knows just enough about reality that her single father needs help with money and that a woman finding work is unrealistic. The kind of job she has is a bar dancer. Despite the shady job Nie Qing Cheng chances an adorable meet queue. If you don't mind the gun being pointed at the back of her head. This was super silly. The CGI isn't bad, but I do realize my tolerance for TV CGI is different from others. What I truly like is the sisterly love between Nie Qing Cheng and Nie Qing Xin. It doesn't hurt that Qing Cheng and the man she's pining for, Ming Xia, have such adorable chemistry. Their romance is cute and I'm on board. I have theories that the sisters are half demons and their lives will soon be turned up side down. Maybe the love traingle will be a male demon helping her out. The struggle of Ming Xia's choices as the human in love with a half demon. Not to mention the mob boss probably having Qing Cheng's mother and the love struggle that will happen for her dad. It's a love mess! Yeah! While I might have been slightly disappointed due to my anticipation, the setup is solid and compelling! The show looks lovely and I think for it's episode length it could deliver a very compelling tale.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 9
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So the end is the setup for the next series and the behind the scenes stuff. So heads up. What gives me pause is the official ending of this story. That we are given this cute happy ending, and then a cuter twist to it. That totally was working for me. Yes, it's shallow that Suea's real ideitinity came out. Though I really like the idea of two people trying to find love outside of their social casts and all. But then it was all a dream. Wasn't it? The MDL page has Suea's other name there, but that transition to me felt like a dream sequence.
Like Joo is happy, but is still wishing for extra things. Why isn't she happy! So. I am assuming it wasn't a dream. Because her friend was there to start up the next series. That was really crappy. At least for me.
Anywho, at least this cute and fluffy drama get's it's cute and happy ending. Cheers.
Like Joo is happy, but is still wishing for extra things. Why isn't she happy! So. I am assuming it wasn't a dream. Because her friend was there to start up the next series. That was really crappy. At least for me.
Anywho, at least this cute and fluffy drama get's it's cute and happy ending. Cheers.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 8
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Hmmmmmm. So upon finishing this drama I feel like I've been betrayed. Despite all of Joo's big words she still, in the end, is hung up over Suea 's lack of money. Now don't misunderstand me. I like that it's all up front and Joo can have thoughts about this. After all it's a real world issue. What I'm hung up over it's not that she's questioning how crappy Suea is treating her. There's being brutally honest, and then there's just being a complete @$$. I say this with concern for women everywhere.
Also, Joo is trying to "test the waters" with a guy she clearly doesn't like. To reconfirm what she already knew. She's been in love, and a relationship to some degree, with Suea. *sighs*
The things I like about this episode make up for some of the more trying issues. Especially the fun with other characters. Who I feel should have gotten even more time. Especially Bee finding a man!!! Go BEE! Go!
That said Suea's comments on what Suea was wearing pissed me off. Though it's balanced by the cruelness of Rio and the harsh reality that good looking girls face with men. Heck, all girls. No matter what you wear.
Also, Joo is trying to "test the waters" with a guy she clearly doesn't like. To reconfirm what she already knew. She's been in love, and a relationship to some degree, with Suea. *sighs*
The things I like about this episode make up for some of the more trying issues. Especially the fun with other characters. Who I feel should have gotten even more time. Especially Bee finding a man!!! Go BEE! Go!
That said Suea's comments on what Suea was wearing pissed me off. Though it's balanced by the cruelness of Rio and the harsh reality that good looking girls face with men. Heck, all girls. No matter what you wear.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 7
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Or at least he looked better than I ever could in PJs like that! That whole "sleep over" scene was very adorable. Now I'm wondering if Suea is childishly flirting with Joo because he knows she's still shy about the idea. Like it's better to obviously, but annoyingly, pursue her? I feel like one of the reasons she is not taking him seriously is because his flirting is kind of unserious? I know he's been blunt and actually serious at a few moments. However, when guys peruse me like little boys I never take them seriously either.
It also bothers me that Joo is so hung up on thinking she is ugly. Even when she's just healing blemish/scares from the acne. (May that girl never see my face.) Guys are starting to show more attention. While I think Suea's need to keep her ugly and not liking her being "pretty" is ridiculous there is some truth. Joo does want to be pretty and she is kind of losing herself just a bit to it. Right now the two sides of her are merging. The lovely person she's become on the inside while "ugly" and the unlikable person she was when she was pretty on the outside. The two can merge, but like Suea it's scary to see what parts will be left.
Besides Suea's really annoying "flirting" I find his jealousy beyond annoying. This type of behavior is pushing Joo away. Because it's simply not attractive. Especially when it leads to such bullying. He can't see that he's pushing her away. He trust her, but not other people. That is one of the most annoying romantic lines ever. It's a cover up when you don't want to admit that you can't really trust the person you want to be with. The reality is people are gonna hit on your girl, or guy, it's that person you're trusting in to know that they love you and not someone who is trying to still them. I hate the concept of it being okay to "trust the one you love, but not trust everyone else" because you know who takes the brunt of that distrust and negative emotions? The very person you say you trust.
I don't really like how things are going. Though if I think about it the ugly sides of both Suea and Joo are coming out. That's healthy to get out there. I'm curious how things will go from here.
It also bothers me that Joo is so hung up on thinking she is ugly. Even when she's just healing blemish/scares from the acne. (May that girl never see my face.) Guys are starting to show more attention. While I think Suea's need to keep her ugly and not liking her being "pretty" is ridiculous there is some truth. Joo does want to be pretty and she is kind of losing herself just a bit to it. Right now the two sides of her are merging. The lovely person she's become on the inside while "ugly" and the unlikable person she was when she was pretty on the outside. The two can merge, but like Suea it's scary to see what parts will be left.
Besides Suea's really annoying "flirting" I find his jealousy beyond annoying. This type of behavior is pushing Joo away. Because it's simply not attractive. Especially when it leads to such bullying. He can't see that he's pushing her away. He trust her, but not other people. That is one of the most annoying romantic lines ever. It's a cover up when you don't want to admit that you can't really trust the person you want to be with. The reality is people are gonna hit on your girl, or guy, it's that person you're trusting in to know that they love you and not someone who is trying to still them. I hate the concept of it being okay to "trust the one you love, but not trust everyone else" because you know who takes the brunt of that distrust and negative emotions? The very person you say you trust.
I don't really like how things are going. Though if I think about it the ugly sides of both Suea and Joo are coming out. That's healthy to get out there. I'm curious how things will go from here.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 6
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Well I was giving Joo props for not immediately giving into Suea because she believes he's a big flirt and isn't truly serious. Hey, she has a point his a well known flirt/man slut. Even his friends say he "nails every girl he sees/wants". Yikes! Of course they say that like it's a plus and that she's ugly what right does she have to be picky. Yeah, I won't rant on that.
The reality is that Joo really likes him and doesn't want to take the risk because she is still hung up on how she looks. She knows he's sincere from his actions. She's just using any excuse to not be with him. Even as she circles the truth that the final answer is she finds herself ugly. Thus, unworthy. Even though Suea states she is beautiful where it counts. (It's a little acne guys. Never stopped me from getting a date!)
Joo's naivety is finally brought to light that she's ignoring him and pretending not to know. Thank you. That's just silly. Especially apparently after three months of flirting.
Fun episode but this teasing is annoying. From Joo denying Suea to all these almost kisses.
Actually the biggest moment is when I think Suea broke the 4th wall. He looked at the camera during the lights/star gazing seen with this satisfied face to the viewers! What! Maybe it was just bad direction. But I tell you the 4th wall was broken.
The reality is that Joo really likes him and doesn't want to take the risk because she is still hung up on how she looks. She knows he's sincere from his actions. She's just using any excuse to not be with him. Even as she circles the truth that the final answer is she finds herself ugly. Thus, unworthy. Even though Suea states she is beautiful where it counts. (It's a little acne guys. Never stopped me from getting a date!)
Joo's naivety is finally brought to light that she's ignoring him and pretending not to know. Thank you. That's just silly. Especially apparently after three months of flirting.
Fun episode but this teasing is annoying. From Joo denying Suea to all these almost kisses.
Actually the biggest moment is when I think Suea broke the 4th wall. He looked at the camera during the lights/star gazing seen with this satisfied face to the viewers! What! Maybe it was just bad direction. But I tell you the 4th wall was broken.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 5
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*fans self* First off, that professor! Second off, can Thia teacher openly pursue a student? Is that not a bad thing in Thailand? Either way the director/writers created a great complication competition for Suea. Boy has to work for it. Well, maybe. Either way that was all fun.
Ha-ha! I kind of find it refreshing that "auntie" and even Suea's best freind are call him a flirt/slut. That body seduction showoff thing that Suea is working on Soo is hilarious. Even more is that I loved Suea being tease with Bee to make Soo jealous. Though naive Soo is silly. I tire of the naive typical lead. She had a boyfriend prior and I"m sure considering his moral status he wouldn't have had an issue pressuring Soo. Just Saying. Also, every girl tends to have some basic common since about some things. *sighs* Soo wasn't naive about Bee and Suea's flirting! She even pulled one over on Suea! Ha-ha!
Soo is turning into a great character despite the need to try and cast her as naive. She works hard to help her friends out and I was so proud of what she did!
There are a lot of great moments in this episode. I think my fave is Suea and his friends heart to heart. Touching and moving, and ending in absolute silliness. Just like BFFs should be.
Ha-ha! I kind of find it refreshing that "auntie" and even Suea's best freind are call him a flirt/slut. That body seduction showoff thing that Suea is working on Soo is hilarious. Even more is that I loved Suea being tease with Bee to make Soo jealous. Though naive Soo is silly. I tire of the naive typical lead. She had a boyfriend prior and I"m sure considering his moral status he wouldn't have had an issue pressuring Soo. Just Saying. Also, every girl tends to have some basic common since about some things. *sighs* Soo wasn't naive about Bee and Suea's flirting! She even pulled one over on Suea! Ha-ha!
Soo is turning into a great character despite the need to try and cast her as naive. She works hard to help her friends out and I was so proud of what she did!
There are a lot of great moments in this episode. I think my fave is Suea and his friends heart to heart. Touching and moving, and ending in absolute silliness. Just like BFFs should be.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 4
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So this episode is a mover an shaker. AKA, the plot moved swiftly. The truth comes out! Which is balanced out nicely as Suea and Joo's friendship is allowed to start budding into the beginnings of real feeling. Suea seems a bit creepy in a few parts. Leering at Joo to read a naughty book to learn about sex and then getting her to go on a trip. Though Suea isn't subtle. He's brutal and honest with this feeling! Which I love. Joo is just starting to realize that she might truly like him.
This episode is full of the cuteness!!! Bee's story was obvious, but a sad. It highlights how much Joo has changed and how important the true friends in her life are to her now. Not only do we get to see how amazing Joo is, but it's clear Suea sees it to. Like I said just amazing romance building.
It's interesting to see the view of arranged marriage and Suea's realization that Ning might always use excuses. If you want to be with someone nothing can hold you back. Though I liked that he could also see where he went wrong.
Overall this drama is definitely going in the right direction and I love the cuteness and simplicity of it.
This episode is full of the cuteness!!! Bee's story was obvious, but a sad. It highlights how much Joo has changed and how important the true friends in her life are to her now. Not only do we get to see how amazing Joo is, but it's clear Suea sees it to. Like I said just amazing romance building.
It's interesting to see the view of arranged marriage and Suea's realization that Ning might always use excuses. If you want to be with someone nothing can hold you back. Though I liked that he could also see where he went wrong.
Overall this drama is definitely going in the right direction and I love the cuteness and simplicity of it.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 3
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There is something I can't deny that I truly like about this drama: That Joo and Suea are true friends.
While it's true Joo can't help but notice how handsome and dreamy Suea is their friendship is there and comes first. It annoys me to know one when the female lead is pining for a male lead she doesn't really know. The fact that Suea already has a girlfriend also helps. Joo just wants to help them out and she is friends with Suea and is girl. So hats off to the writers.
I feel like when the time comes this "brainless" drama, will actually have one of the better love stories. Yeah!
Bee was so hilarious in this episode. Though I have to draw the line at panty sniffing . . . that's just wrong.
The drama is definitely putting a heavy line between poor and rich here. From Bee and Suea's finances. To the ease of the rich. There is a class divide in every country like this. I like the idea that by Joo pretending to be middle income and living normal she's changed. As her "aunt" says it's not just her face, it's her heart. She's kinder and more thoughtful. I like the idea of positive changes this way for the lead. She wasn't horrible, but privileged before. Big events haven't made a dramatic change. Just everyday life and her friendships. Love this kind of positivity.
While it's true Joo can't help but notice how handsome and dreamy Suea is their friendship is there and comes first. It annoys me to know one when the female lead is pining for a male lead she doesn't really know. The fact that Suea already has a girlfriend also helps. Joo just wants to help them out and she is friends with Suea and is girl. So hats off to the writers.
I feel like when the time comes this "brainless" drama, will actually have one of the better love stories. Yeah!
Bee was so hilarious in this episode. Though I have to draw the line at panty sniffing . . . that's just wrong.
The drama is definitely putting a heavy line between poor and rich here. From Bee and Suea's finances. To the ease of the rich. There is a class divide in every country like this. I like the idea that by Joo pretending to be middle income and living normal she's changed. As her "aunt" says it's not just her face, it's her heart. She's kinder and more thoughtful. I like the idea of positive changes this way for the lead. She wasn't horrible, but privileged before. Big events haven't made a dramatic change. Just everyday life and her friendships. Love this kind of positivity.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 2
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There's a harsh reality that people don't get when you're dirt poor. Every penny truly counts. Even if you get out of that poverty. You never waste food and you never pass by a penny lying on the ground. I enjoy that Suea feels like a genuine poor guy. Lot's of times in dramas the characters are supposed to be super poor. The waste the exude hurts! Not to mention everything they have is not how a poor person would live. So thanks for that.
Also Suea stands up for Joo in a great way. He makes the bullies apologize and Joo face herself. Why do other's words matter more? I thought he handled it well. Like Bee said, "He's handsome and brutal."
There are two questions I have. Do ghosts in Thai normally have pimples? Or is it like a joke that if you had pimples you die right away from shame and haunt people? Also, are they that accepting of gay men? The last drama seemed to show an open mind, but still a taboo state. Curious.
I like this episode more as it builds up the characters and story. So not just a Ugly Duckling tale, but a rich girl poor boy cliche. One I actaully enjoy when the male lead has no idea that the girl is rich. Overall I got some great smiles out of this and it's an improvement.
Though the sound quality on this thing is painful! The volume spikes are horrid.
Also Suea stands up for Joo in a great way. He makes the bullies apologize and Joo face herself. Why do other's words matter more? I thought he handled it well. Like Bee said, "He's handsome and brutal."
There are two questions I have. Do ghosts in Thai normally have pimples? Or is it like a joke that if you had pimples you die right away from shame and haunt people? Also, are they that accepting of gay men? The last drama seemed to show an open mind, but still a taboo state. Curious.
I like this episode more as it builds up the characters and story. So not just a Ugly Duckling tale, but a rich girl poor boy cliche. One I actaully enjoy when the male lead has no idea that the girl is rich. Overall I got some great smiles out of this and it's an improvement.
Though the sound quality on this thing is painful! The volume spikes are horrid.
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Ugly Duckling Series: Perfect Match Episode 1
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My words for wanting to start this drama was that "I need something cute and brainless". Maybe it's a little too brainless? Despite it's cute nature and bubbliness it clearly has some darker things. Such as some serious woman shaming. From calling the mamma duck "a fat mommy duck", because we need to shame the poor duck. To Piggy as a nickname of love, though that could be just a common thing and more enduring than insult. To everyone's reaction of what a woman's beauty needs to be. Let's be honest. The premise is that this gorgeous girl just isn't gorgeous enough. Despite people knowing that she had an allergic reaction they still treat her like a plague carrier. Even her own mother doesn't want to touch or look at her encase she can catch it. This is crazy.
Huh. In the States people get pretty bad acne. I suffer from cystic acne. It ain't pretty, but I don't get judged for it. Because well the hard truth is acne is pretty common. Heck, I saw someone in that "shaming" crowd who had acne. Of course it was a boy, but still.
That said there are some fun points. Like leading lady bending the story of the Ugly Duckling to her needs. It's not a beauty and "accepting one's self" kind of tell. It's a lesson in making sure you don't sit on the wrong eggs! Ha-ha!!! Loved it. I might tend to judge a lead harsh sometimes, but I like her head. Even knowing that the people leaving rude comments are the "keyboard mafia". I suppose if society was that horrible about a good looking person, having any kind of blemish might be scary. Especially if you're a "famous celebrity". Which apparently Joo (aka Junior) is.
Instead of staying local, I think going abroad might be kinder. At least she's still gonna carry on with her life! I just hope the over reaction, and self hate, phase ends fast. So far it's fun, and to be honest I know I can't take this too serious. Right now I don't have much to say about the other cast. The shallow boyfriend is played well. The male lead is shiny and dreamy! I like the male Bee freind so far.
***WARNING*** If you're annoyed by bad sound quality this is the worst I've ever listened to for a drama. I know Bromance had some issues, but this drama makes the sound seem like A+ work. Because it's bad. Background noise isn't even the worst of it. The actors dialogue gets loud and then drops. At one point what the female lead said was lost, thank you subtitles for the save.
Huh. In the States people get pretty bad acne. I suffer from cystic acne. It ain't pretty, but I don't get judged for it. Because well the hard truth is acne is pretty common. Heck, I saw someone in that "shaming" crowd who had acne. Of course it was a boy, but still.
That said there are some fun points. Like leading lady bending the story of the Ugly Duckling to her needs. It's not a beauty and "accepting one's self" kind of tell. It's a lesson in making sure you don't sit on the wrong eggs! Ha-ha!!! Loved it. I might tend to judge a lead harsh sometimes, but I like her head. Even knowing that the people leaving rude comments are the "keyboard mafia". I suppose if society was that horrible about a good looking person, having any kind of blemish might be scary. Especially if you're a "famous celebrity". Which apparently Joo (aka Junior) is.
Instead of staying local, I think going abroad might be kinder. At least she's still gonna carry on with her life! I just hope the over reaction, and self hate, phase ends fast. So far it's fun, and to be honest I know I can't take this too serious. Right now I don't have much to say about the other cast. The shallow boyfriend is played well. The male lead is shiny and dreamy! I like the male Bee freind so far.
***WARNING*** If you're annoyed by bad sound quality this is the worst I've ever listened to for a drama. I know Bromance had some issues, but this drama makes the sound seem like A+ work. Because it's bad. Background noise isn't even the worst of it. The actors dialogue gets loud and then drops. At one point what the female lead said was lost, thank you subtitles for the save.
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