there is romance, but I actually like only two of the four couples they're hinting at. They're adorable, but till…
read the discussion I've created... I update it whenever there's a new development :) In short: 1. Yicheng x the student he tutored(but they're broken up now) 2. Erqiang x the teacher(but now it's very doubtful) 3. Sanli x the mechanic 4. the cousin x Qiqi's teacher's sister
Is it just me that's not that bothered by this drama? It can be cringey at times but I think it's an easy watch.…
I know! It's fun and just like most kdramas... I don't really have any problems with it: It's cute, it's funny, it's entertaining me. People will obviously complain if they expect it to be the same as a some high quality thriller or melo. I think everyone has just gotten used to the high quality and movie-like production of some dramas and that makes them complain about any drama that falls short. Sometimes I wonder if they realize this stuff is broadcast on the Korean people's cable TV and not in theaters.
I just love seeing that family photo in the very last credits/preview scene... as each episode progresses I keep trying to figure out who's who in there 😂
there is romance, but I actually like only two of the four couples they're hinting at. They're adorable, but till now it's nothing like the romance people are used to in rom-coms.
I have a terribly huge playlist but I'll try to keep it short 😂 1. Loved It's Okay To Not Be Okay's OST even though I didn't really like the drama 😅 It's full of amazing vocals, melodies and harmonies! 2. Go Ahead(cdrama) - the most soothing, inspiring playlist I've heard. Especially "Fearless" by Ma Di 3. Descendants of the Sun - especially "This Love" and "Once Again" 4. Goblin - this one is iconic. I still listen to "Stay With Me"(Chanyeol x Punch) and "Beautiful" (Crush) on repeat 5. You Are My Hero (cdrama) 6. 18 Again - loved the whole soundtrack, it was very heartfelt, with beautiful lyrics 7. Touch Your Heart - "Good Night"(SEWOON) "What if Love"( Wendy) and "Make it Count" (Chen)
Mi Ka from You Are My Hero. Loved her determination, intelligence, kindheartedness... she was so adorable without being childish or annoying! There was no overuse of makeup and she didn't look shabby, either. She was smart and made good decisions. The couple still stands as my favorite couple in Cdramaland! The FL of The Imperial Coroner was also wonderful... I love how she was innocent, adorable and sweet but not naive, childish or dumb. She was terribly smart in her own field, knew how to do her thing... and was the perfect investigation partner for ML. The entire drama was wonderfully refreshing. All the leads had fully functional brains! Special mention to the warrior Demon Princess from Ashes of Love. Loved her so much!
Rather than double standard, in my opinion, it about how the drama deliver and execute its premise. Many supposedly…
In my opinion, since kdramas are usually only 16 episodes long, their plot is tighter and better than most cdrama ones. They deliver and execute very well and everyone is used to their high standards. That's why they get judged for every minor plot hole or character.
I've observed that people's tolerance for cdramas is a lot more. Most cdrama FLs are ANNOYING and childish, so a little less annoying character automatically gets higher ratings. If this same characters was in a kdrama, she'd be judged completely and the rating will plummet, because we have comparatively more mature FLs in kdramas. I've also observed that cdrama PG13 is equal to kdrama 15+. Check for yourself, you'll see it too.
I liked this drama. I know why it has such a high rating— the relationship is healthier than most cdrama ones. But I also have to say that the story itself is pretty boring and dragged a LOT in the middle. By kdrama standards this one should be in the 7.8 - 8.0 rating slot, definitely not 8.4. The 8.4 rating puts it in the same league as kdramas like He is Psychometric, LOTBS and Player and ranks it ABOVE dramas like Terrius Behind Me, Suspicious Partner and Touch Your Heart. Though these dramas have their flaws, they definitely had a lot more going on than Perfect and Casual.
I loved that scene when Kang Hui gets bullied and she's sitting outside... I really though one of the boys would come to comfort her but was so surprised it was a girl! Glad to see writers starting up a good friendship instead of focusing only on romance! :)
The whole drama looks so beautiful! My blood boils whenever that pure trash of a father shows up on screen, but I love the kids so much 🥰 It's JUST my kind of drama!
In short:
1. Yicheng x the student he tutored(but they're broken up now)
2. Erqiang x the teacher(but now it's very doubtful)
3. Sanli x the mechanic
4. the cousin x Qiqi's teacher's sister
I think everyone has just gotten used to the high quality and movie-like production of some dramas and that makes them complain about any drama that falls short. Sometimes I wonder if they realize this stuff is broadcast on the Korean people's cable TV and not in theaters.
1. Loved It's Okay To Not Be Okay's OST even though I didn't really like the drama 😅 It's full of amazing vocals, melodies and harmonies!
2. Go Ahead(cdrama) - the most soothing, inspiring playlist I've heard. Especially "Fearless" by Ma Di
3. Descendants of the Sun - especially "This Love" and "Once Again"
4. Goblin - this one is iconic. I still listen to "Stay With Me"(Chanyeol x Punch) and "Beautiful" (Crush) on repeat
5. You Are My Hero (cdrama)
6. 18 Again - loved the whole soundtrack, it was very heartfelt, with beautiful lyrics
7. Touch Your Heart - "Good Night"(SEWOON) "What if Love"( Wendy) and "Make it Count" (Chen)
singles(mostly ballads, they're my favorite):
1. Hyolyn - "Just Stay" (30 but 17) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqg39ncSm1w
2. 1415 - "Photographs" (Touch Your Heart) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5mAN7Nh9Bk
3. Baekhyun - "My Love" (Dr. Romantic 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9bJZOT9RNg
"Every Second" (Record of Youth) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcCtl7-oYqE
"Happy" (Do You Like Brahms) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgFAmyrxhuw
4. Lim Yeon - "In My Heart" (Flower of Evil) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26dWoFXfrBU
5. Haebin - "Forever Love" (Dr. Romantic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LWLDJsTvCA
6. Gaho - "Start Over" (Itaewon Class) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlPdcOO9o2E
"Time" (Time) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ya6hQ4FDS4
"Wish" (Stranger 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIfvymCROCY
7. Charlie - "Life Should Always Face the Light" (The Bond) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=judmxiGCRng
8. Eddy Kim - 긴 밤이 오면 "When Night Falls" (While you were Sleeping) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6udX_-ZJeV8
9. Junggigo - "D-Day" (My ID is Gangnam Beauty) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkLXxS3MxfE
I'm sorry it's so long!! 🙈🙈 This is the playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7XUq6CjDzVbBQWerLUVTJMSJB7gyVyE
The FL of The Imperial Coroner was also wonderful... I love how she was innocent, adorable and sweet but not naive, childish or dumb. She was terribly smart in her own field, knew how to do her thing... and was the perfect investigation partner for ML. The entire drama was wonderfully refreshing. All the leads had fully functional brains!
Special mention to the warrior Demon Princess from Ashes of Love. Loved her so much!
I can't find it on YouTube, but the mp3 file is available on the link I posted above :) This is the quick-link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fkmFVJ24V74uTSnkZ7xBj3M7cB2REw-q?usp=sharing
https://support.viki.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034633713
The more requests come in from your region, the better your chances are of getting it :)
I've observed that people's tolerance for cdramas is a lot more. Most cdrama FLs are ANNOYING and childish, so a little less annoying character automatically gets higher ratings. If this same characters was in a kdrama, she'd be judged completely and the rating will plummet, because we have comparatively more mature FLs in kdramas. I've also observed that cdrama PG13 is equal to kdrama 15+. Check for yourself, you'll see it too.
I liked this drama. I know why it has such a high rating— the relationship is healthier than most cdrama ones. But I also have to say that the story itself is pretty boring and dragged a LOT in the middle. By kdrama standards this one should be in the 7.8 - 8.0 rating slot, definitely not 8.4. The 8.4 rating puts it in the same league as kdramas like He is Psychometric, LOTBS and Player and ranks it ABOVE dramas like Terrius Behind Me, Suspicious Partner and Touch Your Heart. Though these dramas have their flaws, they definitely had a lot more going on than Perfect and Casual.
https://dramaost.com/the-bond-ost/