Looking back and thinking of how iconic this drama is. Although Kim Ji Won is a great versatile actress, it's hard for me to see her as someone who can also play someone of high school age. First actress that comes to mind is Park Bo Young. It's going to be interesting who they cast in the remake coming up...
Honestly... this was filmed forever ago, and it took a while for it to finally be out. With that being said, it was a treat to finally see it but the episodes felt like they went on forever.
It was almost like an Uncontrollably Fond moment where you just wanted it to end and be simple but there kept being roadblocks. Jae Joon's storyline wasn't really needed, and added a lot of pressure to the drama, depicting abusive behavior and behavior that wouldn't be tolerated on American screens without proper warnings before or after for those who trigger easily.
Then again, we also thought this drama would never happen.
I was fine until episode 8, and then I lost it. Beautiful storytelling. ALSO- side note, I've been listening to Olivia Rodrigo's new album (you should too), and ironically, hope ur ok really fits well with the message of this drama.
'address the letters to the holes in my butterfly wings nothing's forever nothing is ever good as it seems and when the clouds won't iron out and the monsters creep into your house and every door is hard to close'
well I hope you know how proud I am you were created with the courage to unlearn all of their hatred but, God I hope you're happier today 'cuz I love you and I hope that you're okay. '
Na Mu is SUCH a good representation of advocators with learning/ emotional disorders that think differently than others. Bravo. I have so much respect for her character, and how much she truly studied it. Not many people are as nurturing and caring as she is- and she doesn't care if she is making a scene and making others uncomfortable. She truly cares about him, and that is so admirable. From someone who has a disability, I praise the writer for 1. casting someone who took their role deeply and 2. creating a character that understands and advocates for others who cannot.
halfway through: ohh cute little vinny gets along with people in geumga plaza and sees his momma and gives her his first ever true hug last episode: lets BURN SOMEONE ALIVE AND THEN TORTURE THE OTHER ONE WITH A RUSSIAN TORTURE DEVICE .... the duality
So Jung Hyun wasn’t being taken out from the drama and had a break due to method acting? It was just her ?
Why people so possessive over their SO? Everyone always says to me “wait until you get your own” but like ?? I value personal space and actually trust people. If you don’t trust your SO, don’t make their lives a living hell and get help. People have their own lives outside of relationships, just remember someone you are dating doesn’t own any of your time when it comes to your career.
If you never let your SO go during the day, how can you live your own life ? Couple culture these days is just so odd to me.
Hear me out- I read somewhere that Taecyeon lived in Massachusetts, and I can hear it in his English. As someone who has grown up in the northeast, it's kinda obvious where he picked up his English, and how clear his accent is. Just me?
GOD, why does the sound of a korean man speaking italian make me wince. If I heard Vincenzo speak italian right in front of me, I would BOLT. It's so forceful, I-
This is one of my favorite parts of the week imo. The second couple is charming and takes me by surprise. If I found myself in front of my younger self- even at the ripe age of 22, I would be so panicked. It just goes to show you how much you learn through the years, and the more mature you become through hardship and struggle. Bahn Ha Ni has sun spots and freckles like I do, and I like to think that I relate to her. My favorite FAVORITE scene so far is when he is following her home from the market when she is crying and just stands at a distance from her. He just sits down. Without knowing, he is comforting her from a distance. He sees her pain, but doesn't want to scare her. He knows she can deal with it on her own, and that's what makes my heart ache. It's all in the little actions that many don't think about.
(Hot take, because I’ve seen so much on either side for some reason??) Kdramas really aren’t that far off when it comes to bullying, huh? Just because you weren’t bullied, doesn’t mean that others weren’t either. In different places, some forms of bullying differ, but it is ALL trauma. ALL of it. I still have nightmares of when I was bullied. If you don’t understand, either learn from others and listen or not comment. Bullying can stay as a piece of your heart taken forever. An apology is worth shit now, however long later. I actually feel so proud of those who stood up, especially in Korea where they don’t take the side of the victim.
what do you think is wrong with that/adaptation? i guess for me i just thought that maybe having remakes will…
The Good Doctor is a classic piece of kdrama and Americans ruined the premise of the show and dragged it on. Adaptations are only good if they are done right and keep the integrity of the original. It all comes down to the writer of it as well... we all know how the Divergent series tanked because of the adaptation to film’s director didn’t capture the same essence the novels did. It’s a tricky line to cross with adaptations, and the most well done ones I see are with the actual writer helping and guiding the film process ( ex. True Beauty)
It was almost like an Uncontrollably Fond moment where you just wanted it to end and be simple but there kept being roadblocks. Jae Joon's storyline wasn't really needed, and added a lot of pressure to the drama, depicting abusive behavior and behavior that wouldn't be tolerated on American screens without proper warnings before or after for those who trigger easily.
Then again, we also thought this drama would never happen.
Beautiful storytelling.
ALSO- side note, I've been listening to Olivia Rodrigo's new album (you should too), and ironically, hope ur ok really fits well with the message of this drama.
'address the letters
to the holes in my butterfly wings
nothing's forever
nothing is ever good as it seems
and when the clouds won't iron out
and the monsters creep into your house
and every door is hard to close'
well I hope you know how proud I am you were created
with the courage to unlearn all of their hatred
but, God I hope you're happier today
'cuz I love you
and I hope that you're okay. '
Sometimes songs come at perfect times, you know?
last episode: lets BURN SOMEONE ALIVE AND THEN TORTURE THE OTHER ONE WITH A RUSSIAN TORTURE DEVICE
.... the duality
Why people so possessive over their SO? Everyone always says to me “wait until you get your own” but like ?? I value personal space and actually trust people. If you don’t trust your SO, don’t make their lives a living hell and get help. People have their own lives outside of relationships, just remember someone you are dating doesn’t own any of your time when it comes to your career.
If you never let your SO go during the day, how can you live your own life ? Couple culture these days is just so odd to me.
If I heard Vincenzo speak italian right in front of me, I would BOLT.
It's so forceful, I-
Kdramas really aren’t that far off when it comes to bullying, huh? Just because you weren’t bullied, doesn’t mean that others weren’t either. In different places, some forms of bullying differ, but it is ALL trauma. ALL of it. I still have nightmares of when I was bullied. If you don’t understand, either learn from others and listen or not comment. Bullying can stay as a piece of your heart taken forever. An apology is worth shit now, however long later. I actually feel so proud of those who stood up, especially in Korea where they don’t take the side of the victim.