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Agreed. Also loved your last point; cdramas (contemporary) have improved their color grading drastically, and are such a treat to watch now. While some kdramas are taking on that plastic, netflix show look which really removes any sense of atmosphere.

it's an okay watch, but don't expect an unforgettable script or performance. I'm not done yet, but this is how it is so far. It seems like fanservice tbh

Because that's exactly what they wanted: a viral, tiktok/ig edit-worthy drama with big names and pretty faces 💀

Really, the only stellar performance here is Jo Han Chul. You can tell he's a seasoned actor.

Not done with it yet, but it's an okay show. Nothing spectacular.
What annoys me is the multitude of people who are giving credit where it isn't due.
Someone replied to this comment calling me a misogynist 😂I don't see their comments anymore so I can only imagine what happened to them.

That's a very bold accusation to make, and there is no grounds for it. I would advise you to get acquainted with reality quickly. You cannot accuse people of anything you like in real life. I won't bother defending myself because it is a ridiculous claim you have made.

the mental gymnastics people are doing to justify mediocre acting is ridiculous 😂

You seem to have some sort of assumption that I think scripts that focus on female characters' stories/lives is in some way inferior. I don't, and one visit to my profile will show you that most of the shows I recommend are female-centric.
However, I disagree with you about Hosu's character being well-written and developed. I think in comparison to Miji and Mirae's it was sloppily executed. Not that it didn't move me. I adore the show.
But from the few shows of his I've watched, I have noticed a trend of his characters' arcs revolving around the female lead. That is what I mean by outshined, because as an actor he seems to be picking such roles that will not allow him to 'shine'.

I didn't mean idiot in a derogatory way :)
It's a term of endearment for someone who does so much for others rather than themselves where I come from. I wouldn't call him stupid at all, especially seeing how the characters in the show mistreat him so much because they believe he is intellectually impaired.

Yesss, the overexplained plot twist makes me roll my eyes. It feels like someone who made a joke and is nudging the people around, asking if they got it. And the flashbacks are awful too. Why rely on those to explain yourself? It shows a lack of confidence in your writing.

I enjoy romantic melancholy personally, but I do get what you mean! I feel he is always underutilized and outshined by the FL in these scripts.

You're bang on. It IS lazy writing, because like you mentioned, they take the easiest thing to work with (some lackluster past) in order to force chemistry between the leads. It's always about fixing past problems and mistakes. Any so-called animosity is paper thin but the writers try to convince us it is dire enough to tear them apart, and they drag this out for a good few episodes.
I want that refreshing taste of a first encounter that either makes them tumble head over heels in love or repels them so badly. Think of some of the greatest stories we have- a south korean comes crashing down on a north korean while paragliding, a man puts out the cigarette of an arrogant woman in her own coffee cup, a woman agrees to go on her friend's date instead of her, determined to gross out the guy....

lol I just came here to say he looks a lot like Yeonjun from TXT (kpop group) 😭

don't tell me this is another love triangle drama -_-

I'll definitely watch this, ambience-wise it seems to be right up my alley. But is anyone else sick and tired of this reunited/past lovers/exes trope that's been around recently?

fang muyang is such a refreshing male lead :')
he's just a silly, adorable, devoted idiot (affectionately, not intellectually) with so much love to give...

Oh, I could rant about this all day! The art of subtlety has been lost. I'm a part of Gen Z myself, but this pisses me off too. I love shows that have minimal dialogue, lots of micro expressions, and rely on audience interpretation of cues & clues. These days, dramas treat the viewer like an idiot who needs everything spelled out for them, not an intelligent person who can appreciate and interpret art. Because of this, scripts are also becoming so lackluster. I find myself turning to Cdramas more often, because they've sort of upped their game in regards to this.

Absolutely agree with you. I've noticed this happening over the past few years as well. Granted, some of my favourite kdramas are Netflix originals, but that doesn't mean every drama it puts out is great. And as you pointed out, there is so much more that is lost here- culture itself has been tampered with and a new generation of kdramas has come up, catering to a new audience while isolating the old one.

mujing and quhua are SO CUTE OMG 😭
I love the sort of sad, angsty undertone that both couples have. It isn't mere attraction that's drawing them together, but a desperate need for survival, and all four characters recognize and respect that in each other.

feng lin is literally like one of those evil eunuchs who murmur & whisper poisonous words into the king's ears 😭😭