The Yakuza are like scumbags. Why does culture idolize them?
For the same reason there are mafia, samurai and assassin movies, it's a fascinating environment with a lot of history. If that isn't your thing why waste your time with it? If you did watch this I wonder where you picked up "idolization" in this plot other than the idolization the main character had for them just for it to turn on him immediately.
I think she was finally allowed to break out of the box the industry put her in. Romantic kdramas usually had…
Mn, I get that. About maybe 10 years ago I kinda grew way more picky with the kind of kdrama I watch, usually those with minimal to no romance. I usually prefer the one's where romance isn't the main focus if there is any at all included.
Do we know why BitNa is in Hell to begin with? I know she wasn't supposed to go to murderer's Hell, but she was…
What we don't know is why the error happened but I don't think the writers have time to include that with only 12 episodes. Would love to know more tho
Okay, first of all. What the heck happened to Park Shin Hye? I coudn't even stand to watch half an episode of…
I think she was finally allowed to break out of the box the industry put her in. Romantic kdramas usually had (some probably still do) a very specific idea for what they wanted a female lead to act and be like which often can be rather bland so viewers could more easily insert themselves into the character on screen.
I feel like the drama industry has evolved some more, writers able to take more risks in writing female characters and directors more willing to let actors move out of that specific mold. We have to remember actors aren't alone on set and can't do whatever they like, the director is there for a reason with their own vision. Outside of acting I always liked her more, she is friends with Hongki and they have very similar, kinda savage personalities so I always knew she could easily translate that into her work if she was allowed to.
So I think it's a mix of times changing and genres developing along with her taking more risks.
I agree with the fact that romance could be excluded but it was necessary to see her change being human
I think with the right writing that could have been achieved through her witnessing the pain of the victims' loved ones actually. It's something Justitia never got to actually see while in hell, I feel like with a good plot it could have slowly opened her up to emotions as well without romance needing to be a key element. But this drama was intended to be a romance drama so that is what we got and it's fine. I just didn't look into it before I watched so I was surprised.
I want to give them all a hug and tell them it's gonna be okay! Figuring yourself out takes time. Let's not be too harsh on Yumeno either, he's just a kid trying to figure shit out just like the other two.
Did it end anticlimactic? Yeah, honestly. I don't think we had a dramatic peak anywhere but that's okay for me. This was a good watch, probably would be an even better binge. I still cried when Sea performed for Neil toward the end (well, metaphorically really by playing the song for him).
As usual Taeri is giving a stunning performance, the pansori sequences are giving me goosebumps as well. It is more than possible to enjoy and praise this drama without ignoring the topic of queer erasure. Something that did happen here and can be criticized while still enjoying the result regardless. People on both sides of the argument hopefully see that. So it is a drama I recomment especially to those interested in Korean culture while still urging to look into the original source material as well for some extra...oompf.
we're not underestimating the financial risks associated with producing something that challenges conservatism,…
Imagine being this condescending so proudly. Insane. Please seek help regarding your narcissism. Impossible to ignore the hilarity of your hypocrisy as you do everything you accuse someone else of. I also recommend buying a mirror to look into as you write these comments.
I feel like the drama industry has evolved some more, writers able to take more risks in writing female characters and directors more willing to let actors move out of that specific mold. We have to remember actors aren't alone on set and can't do whatever they like, the director is there for a reason with their own vision. Outside of acting I always liked her more, she is friends with Hongki and they have very similar, kinda savage personalities so I always knew she could easily translate that into her work if she was allowed to.
So I think it's a mix of times changing and genres developing along with her taking more risks.