Everybody hating on Iwanaga's behavior, while for me it was Miyata making my skin crawl 😅 Don't get me wrong,…
At the same time, I think Miyata has accepted Iwanaga's "playboy" image. They need better communication. Iwanaga is not at the point to or the type of person to open up or share on that aspect. Regardless, I think Iwanaga is using this opportunity to get his life sorted out. Hence why he suggested what he suggested.
+ Good acting. Both leads have potential. + Good cinematography + Interesting characters + Full of cliches but it still worked for me for the most part because I liked the aforementioned other aspects of the drama. - Some characters were way more wise than me. Some characters were way too nice (can't believe I'm saying that). To be plot devices and cliches. - Wished me got more relationship.
Things I appreciated most: 1. Cinematically speaking, these are atypical characters with an atypical relationship. 2. The growth in their characters and their relationship. 3. Yagi Yusei - I appreciate him a lot. 4. Our OTP does not exist in a bubble. And while we didn't really see the harsh realities of being Queer in a conservative society, I appreciate that people know they're a couple and how that is approached.
I'm watching episode 6 and I love that they completely circumvented any misunderstandings when Sakura kissed him.…
Suzu is one of the most sable people in this drama, even with all the stuff going on around her. She is human. She does crack. But she's able to pull herself back together. Granted, not everyone can do so in a similar way. And not everyone has the same support.
I think they're saving the "intimate" scenes for the movie version, like delayed gratification or something like…
I both agree with you and disagree with you on the level of intimacy shown. I sometimes get a lil whiplash with it. But, people can engage in intimacy in different ways. And not just because you're a couple would guarantee that you're going to have the best intimacy ever. Especially long term.
For me though, I love that we have the bed scenes. I appreciate that they cohabitate and sleep on the same bed. At the end of ep 2, when Kiyoi woke up and Hira had left, Kiyoi was looking for him. Hira leaving the note was a nice touch. For me, it's those simple things that I appreciate. Those simple things sell me.
I think they're saving the "intimate" scenes for the movie version, like delayed gratification or something like…
I agree. And continuing with how Hira still sees Kiyoi as an untouchable God, he waits for Kiyoi to give permission or take action. It's a theme that they've kept going throughout and it's a source of frustration for Kiyoi. He desperately wants Hira to take the initiative more. To say that he loves him. To understand that he loves him. To understand that he's trying to be understanding of him. To understand that he is proud of him in spite of his faults. But it's also a problem with Kiyoi because while he tries to express more, he doesn't exactly to the best job of it.
Omg I love the dynamics between these two, sure it's not traditional but it's refreshing lol. The directing also…
I think there's an overall tonal shift that really helps this time around. Even though there's is that change, you still feel the continuation from S1 and the progression that S2 is seemingly trying to achieve
It still baffles me as to why men needed several wives to produce a son (I mean I get it, but...). More wives,…
Regarding the need for sons and for as many, you answered the question yourself actually. If something happens to one, you have another who can take his place.
I disagree with Li Wei slapping the 2nd prince. The only reason they put that there was to create tension and the resulting moment between the two princes. I can only imagine, if talking out of turn/without your husband's permission can get you in serious trouble in certain situations, what striking the legitimate crown prince would result in.
My heart aches for Hao Jia. She was dealt the cruelest and hardest life of all the girls in this story. Thank…
She did play a part in the position she's in now though. Not to excuse the 2nd Prince, but she did target him in the beginning and got his attention. She acknowledged this on multiple occasions. Not that this is to excuse 2nd or her mother, or any of the other terrible people in this drama.
2nd is a terrible person. If it wasn't Hao Jia, could very well have been somebody else.
+ Good cinematography
+ Interesting characters
+ Full of cliches but it still worked for me for the most part because I liked the aforementioned other aspects of the drama.
- Some characters were way more wise than me. Some characters were way too nice (can't believe I'm saying that). To be plot devices and cliches.
- Wished me got more relationship.
1. Cinematically speaking, these are atypical characters with an atypical relationship.
2. The growth in their characters and their relationship.
3. Yagi Yusei - I appreciate him a lot.
4. Our OTP does not exist in a bubble. And while we didn't really see the harsh realities of being Queer in a conservative society, I appreciate that people know they're a couple and how that is approached.
For me though, I love that we have the bed scenes. I appreciate that they cohabitate and sleep on the same bed. At the end of ep 2, when Kiyoi woke up and Hira had left, Kiyoi was looking for him. Hira leaving the note was a nice touch. For me, it's those simple things that I appreciate. Those simple things sell me.
I disagree with Li Wei slapping the 2nd prince. The only reason they put that there was to create tension and the resulting moment between the two princes. I can only imagine, if talking out of turn/without your husband's permission can get you in serious trouble in certain situations, what striking the legitimate crown prince would result in.
2nd is a terrible person. If it wasn't Hao Jia, could very well have been somebody else.
I think Jung Myung Seok respects her and sees her strengths as well.