Nikhil

Two episodes tomorrow, right?

Oh no, I appreciate your response. I’m a picky watcher, and I need quite a bit of persuasion. So, I’m glad that you articulated your ‘essay-like’ response. :)

You got me, I’m sold.

I guess I’ll find solace in the fact that I’m also waiting for First Frost.

There could be many reasons for the hype surrounding a drama, but for me, this one stands out primarily due to two factors: refreshing representation and a feel-good factor.
Many K-dramas often lean into tropes such as miscommunication, aloof characters, or emotionally distant leads. However, this drama breaks away from these norms—at least so far—offering a fresh perspective that appeals to viewers tired of toxic or unrealistic portrayals. By avoiding outdated tropes like the cold male lead, while ensuring he is not portrayed as a doormat, the creators have brought a breath of fresh air.
I’m not speaking on behalf of every drama viewer, so I can’t comment on universal preferences. However, I believe there is a particular group of viewers, including myself, who enjoy dramas where love is portrayed in a healthy way, offering emotional comfort and positivity.
Not to forget, all of this wouldn’t really work without good acting to back it up. So, I suppose that’s more of a meta-reason.

Oh my, why? Why not in February?._.)

I’ve heard a lot about this one. Should I watch it? I typically don’t watch a drama with this many main leads.

When in tarnation will it air?!

Guys, I want to ask something about this drama: does Ga Min hide his strength and let everyone walk all over him? I want to know because I’m repugnant to dramas/webtoons like that.

I hope she gets right as rain as soon as possible. ❤️

Your assumption that romantic relationships ought to take precedence over other relationships doesn’t sit right with me. Healthy relationships are based on mutual respect, understanding, and love for each other. Expecting one’s partner to centre their world around them and prioritise the romantic relationship above all other relationships and commitments is unfair and unrealistic, in my opinion, and it seems rather possessive to me.

Prejudices are rooted in societal stereotypes rather than genuine concern. If somebody shows ‘concern’ that’s not based on facts or actual experience, then it’s a prejudice cloaked in the semblance of concern. These kinds of ‘concerns’ hurt the most. She should know that if her friend felt unloved or not prioritised, she would leave the relationship herself. People with good intentions may repeat stereotypes because they believe them to be true or helpful. Prejudices can only be challenged when they are brought to the table and critically examined.

These dramas are helping to bring such prejudices to light, forcing the audience to question them rather than accept overgeneralised and oversimplified stereotypes at face value. This will surely contribute to the edification of society at large.

As for the propaganda, shouldn’t they be de-incentivising relationships with single parents if they want to boost the birth rate? Single parents already have a child, so they may only have one more, which could weaken the overall birth rate.

It’s nice engaging in dialectics with you; it has truly deepened my understanding. Thank you.

I enjoyed it more than I thought.
8/10 for me.

If her remarks are due to the aforementioned reason, then that’s fine. However, I believe—and I could be wrong—that they stem from her negative prejudice against single parents. When her husband was pushing the leads together, she explicitly stated that Ji-Yun was out of Eun-Ho’s league, thereby insinuating that he is somewhat lower in “class” than her.
By the way, I believe that one can have multiple ‘first priorities.’ The choice of words also plays a significant role in how we define someone’s first priority. For example, we might say that his child is his first priority, but changing the word to ‘family’ would make it more inclusive.
Sorry, just wanted to share my two cents on this. :)

How old are you asking about? Are you referring to 90s dramas or early 2000s?

Their job is to find a candidate for the role their commissioning company is asking for, whether the candidate is actively seeking the position or not, and to make them take the role.

Her problem is that he is a divorcee with a daughter, haha. But this just goes to show how deeply ingrained this prejudice against single parents is in Korean society. They introduced this prejudice through the FML’s friend, and now they’ll resolve it by showing how foolish it is, thereby educating the audience and making such relationships more acceptable and normal in society. This is my subjective take on the scenario.

I highly doubt that there are as many as seven episodes’ worth of adult scenes. Anyways, as much as I know, it only has kiss scenes, not adult scenes.

The mathematical formula to find the cursed episode: either ceil(3/4 * total number of episodes - 1) or ceil(3/4 * total number of episodes).

Do you know if single mothers are disproportionately prejudiced against, or is it the same in Korean culture? After all, women face a disproportionate scrutiny and moral policing in patriarchal societies. I remember how big an issue the female lead’s single motherhood was for the male lead’s mother in When the Camellia Blooms. Do you know any other dramas where the male lead falls for a single mother?

Didn’t she say that Yi-Jun was out of Eun-Ho’s league when her husband was shipping them? You could expect this reaction after hearing those words of her.