Does he even have free will?? His actions did not strike me as something that was done from his own free will.…
The time travel rules for this drama is they do not create alternate timelines. It is one line but with loops. I think your thoughts about their free will is similar to what DongHee said, their actions are being influenced by hints about their future that inadvertently it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. I likened it to predestination, the past, present and future are already set regardless of what action one takes. So it's true, it might seem just an illusion of choice.
And with Nuri, there were heavy hints in the script. I think you can rewatch the scene were they were emphasizing the missing ball. Dahae said it was missing and she asked him where he found it, and he keeps talking about yesterdays. It's also a paradox. He took it from the past because it was missing, and it was missing in the past because his future self took it. But yeah, this exactly fits on how Gwiju was saved.
I really wish this had more focus on the family rather than the main couple.
I think Bok Family was explored pretty well. The only thing that I feel missing is the backstory for the Scammer Fam, we only saw DaHae's story and knew almost nothing from the other members (I'm curious about Uncle's past). Although, it might be deliberate that they skipped this to keep audience curious whether they are truly 'bad' or not.
I'm trying to make sense of the ending. But from my understanding Bok-Nuri's power is to be able to move object thru space and time (like an upgraded version of his Dad's power). For example with the ball, he took it from the past (like 2 days ago) so the previous day it was missing. Same thing happened to his Dad, he used his Mom as an anchor to go to 18 years ago and grabbed his Dad to present. So the gap in between Gwi Ju was declared missing, basically everyone aged 5 years except him. It was predestined to have him delivered to the future, otherwise he would have been crushed by the wall or burnt in the explosion.. Brilliant writing I may say.
That's one dangerous power for a kid to have. If anything goes missing from now on, it's most likely future Nuri took it with him.lol
I've been a fan of GongJun since 'Begin Again' although I believe his best work was 'Rising with the Wind'. And TMOPB is what got me to Cdramas so I always have a soft spot for YangMi. I like both leads, but this drama is just not doing it for me. I guess the initial anticipation and high expectation is what is killing the ratings. As opposed to previously under the radar dramas like 'The Double' that came out as a pleasant surprise.
I haven't caught up on all episodes but with these dramas usually ML is older. She looks to be 8 to maximum 10 years old when she was sent away, plus 10 years that passed. She should only be max 20 years old. I'm guessing she's also only supposed to still be a teen. Acting is good, but can't help that the visual disrupts the immersive experience.
I think ML also looks matured for his age. However, in his case it fits the character profile. FL actress is pretty when on modern style, but here she looks around the same age as the stepmum. And the original JiangLi looks really young too, so the contrast is very jarring.
It's really interesting. Although, I sometimes struggle with how matured the FL looks. It doesn't help that the rest of the cast like the stepmum and the father doesn't really look old enough to be her parents' age.
episode 3 now, I'll be honest, the FL looks really matured for the age of the character she's supposed to be playing. She reminds me of Zhou Yutong. Nonetheless, the acting is really good.
On the other hand, I was also quite surprised that ML is only 22 in real life. I can't see him playing teenage characters like how FeiYu, WuLei and Dylan (who are in the same age bracket as him) are able to do it convincingly. These mature roles indeed suit him, wish they just toned it down with the flashy peacock red and aimless fanning. He's good with the role already and no need to overdo it with trying to be imposing.
GwiJu is just so mentally weak and fragile. This is really one good plot/script because to be honest, the characters are too flawed. It's really the intriguing events that keeps you going. Definitely refreshing from other series.
I can't get my head around why Do Hae will disappear if he doesn't save her. Time travel is indeed complicated.…
it always depends on the writer on what rules they established when in comes to time travelling. However, it seems here that everything is already fixed and they will not use alternate universe. So there is no way that DaHae will disappear since GwiJu 'already' saved her. No matter how they try to change that, the events will always fall into place.
And yeah, I'm also interested if there is any special reason why DaHae is the only one GwiJu can see.
This is the biggest drama let down. Can't believe I waited years for this. Still, I'm hoping for another project for Mark and Yaya (this time with a GOOD plot and script please)...
LOL Dad is getting scammed too and doesn't even realise yet. And I love that Team Scammer have been showing their humanity so lately. I think only the Scammer Mom is still a mystery to me. I still can't tell if she genuinely cares for DaHee or not. Sometimes she looks like she does, but making her have two fake marriages and basically selling herself really crossed the line.
I'm really liking this show! I must say the first episode felt off and strange, but I'm glad they really established the tone for this drama early on. Once you accepted that this is not your typical romcom, and that the characters are grey (even borderline unlikeable) you will start enjoying this drama's quirkiness.
what's up with all these crazy comments? and what do people mean that LYN is not supporting this? am I the only one who remembers their pairing in The Long Ballad? they had very good chemistry and that was the first drama where I've seen them and was impressed by their acting (even as supporting character). So their reunion is something I have always looked forward to.
Admittedly, the synopsis here doesn't sound very interesting. But I've realized based on the hundred dramas that came out, it's always the one with weird or boring storylines that often becomes a pleasant surprise.
but imagine his confusion that he blipped to 5 years in the future.
And with Nuri, there were heavy hints in the script. I think you can rewatch the scene were they were emphasizing the missing ball. Dahae said it was missing and she asked him where he found it, and he keeps talking about yesterdays. It's also a paradox. He took it from the past because it was missing, and it was missing in the past because his future self took it.
But yeah, this exactly fits on how Gwiju was saved.
That's one dangerous power for a kid to have. If anything goes missing from now on, it's most likely future Nuri took it with him.lol
I guess the initial anticipation and high expectation is what is killing the ratings.
As opposed to previously under the radar dramas like 'The Double' that came out as a pleasant surprise.
She looks to be 8 to maximum 10 years old when she was sent away, plus 10 years that passed. She should only be max 20 years old. I'm guessing she's also only supposed to still be a teen.
Acting is good, but can't help that the visual disrupts the immersive experience.
FL actress is pretty when on modern style, but here she looks around the same age as the stepmum. And the original JiangLi looks really young too, so the contrast is very jarring.
I'll be honest, the FL looks really matured for the age of the character she's supposed to be playing. She reminds me of Zhou Yutong.
Nonetheless, the acting is really good.
On the other hand, I was also quite surprised that ML is only 22 in real life. I can't see him playing teenage characters like how FeiYu, WuLei and Dylan (who are in the same age bracket as him) are able to do it convincingly. These mature roles indeed suit him, wish they just toned it down with the flashy peacock red and aimless fanning. He's good with the role already and no need to overdo it with trying to be imposing.
some of the premise are over-dramatically silly, nonetheless, I'm very intrigued.
This is really one good plot/script because to be honest, the characters are too flawed. It's really the intriguing events that keeps you going. Definitely refreshing from other series.
And yeah, I'm also interested if there is any special reason why DaHae is the only one GwiJu can see.
And I love that Team Scammer have been showing their humanity so lately. I think only the Scammer Mom is still a mystery to me. I still can't tell if she genuinely cares for DaHee or not. Sometimes she looks like she does, but making her have two fake marriages and basically selling herself really crossed the line.
am I the only one who remembers their pairing in The Long Ballad? they had very good chemistry and that was the first drama where I've seen them and was impressed by their acting (even as supporting character). So their reunion is something I have always looked forward to.
Admittedly, the synopsis here doesn't sound very interesting. But I've realized based on the hundred dramas that came out, it's always the one with weird or boring storylines that often becomes a pleasant surprise.