Frosty

That's true. They likely had no feelings and despised those who did, because they believed that made their victims weak. Additionally, the fact that most of them were simply pathetic, having experienced violence or bullying, meant that being a killer allowed them to feel better than others, almost “like a god,” which is why they believed that if women showed up in that place at that time, it was their own fault

One conclusion: Every psychopathic criminal who killed women had an abusive father or had no father, and a mother whom he somehow hated for taking care of him.
I really don't know why I waited so long to watch this drama. The script is great, the casting is spot-on, and the performances by both the criminals and the police officers are convincing. The whole series is heavy, especially when you watch it knowing that it’s based on real events and actual crimes. I really liked the role of the main character, Song Ha Yeong. I think he’s one of the few police officers who looked for the truth and tried to understand the goals and motives of criminals. On the outside: cold, brutal, and heartless ones, but often turned out to be pathetic people who thought they were better than others. The storyline of his work, his deductions, and his approach to each case were very interesting. The entire psychological aspect woven into the series made every episode very intriguing, and I couldn’t stop watching one episode after another. I’m always interested in the psychology of different characters, their experiences, and their choices, so this series provided many answers.
I can definitely recommend this drama, as it stands out from many crime series these days, which often have plot holes or try to be overly convoluted.

Yohan (the yellow hair guy), got depressed and in deep pain because his father had an affair with another woman (which I think was the woman you talked about), and she mentioned his mom. I think that was the reason for his attempt. But I read that in the novel, it's his 3rd time, and it's more obvious that he's dealing with depression and self-harm. But in the movie, I haven't seen them talking about the previous times. Maybe they didn't have more screen time because the story was going too slow.
But the author of the book said the story was about lookism, social gaze, love, and dignity, which the first two are huge problems in Korean society.
But I understand that the movie and the plot itself don't need to speak for everyone, especially if someone doesn't deal with depression or loneliness, or can't see themself in any of the characters. (which I think could be a positive thing) :)

From what I understood, she felt anxious around him because he was liked by others. She wanted to spend every moment with him, and she was missing him when he was not around, but she knew it was impossible to be so tied together. It could be suffocating, especially since he was friendly with others, and she seems to lack self-confidence. The ML disappeared because when he was on his way to meet her, his bus had an accident and he died. And Yohan tried to kill himself because he was suffering from depression and felt lonely

What a bittersweet story! I watched this film because of an Instagram edit. Sometimes I felt the movie became a bit too slow and lacking in action, but I know that Asian cinema often prefers to focus on details and small moments between characters. I liked that the film presents something completely different from other movies. There are no “beautiful and perfect” people here who could immediately be idols. Or a magical makeover of the main lead where she takes off her glasses, puts on lipstick, and suddenly, she's not recognizable. Instead, we are presented with three characters who are at a low point in their lives, feeling powerless and unable to see the meaning of life, yet still holding onto the belief that a better day lies ahead. Against the backdrop of society, we might consider them ordinary and merely part of the “background,” but as it turns out, they too can be leading characters. I think it’s precisely this roughness and humanity that make them relatable, and some moments brought to mind my own more difficult memories from life. I also found the way the mood was built through music and lighting to be interesting

I didn’t have any expectations for this drama, but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s certainly not a perfect series. Afterfinishing it, the initial plot felt somewhat incomplete to me. Were there several Mantis copycats or just one? If there were several, why did they suddenly start attacking at the same time?
The best storyline was definitely Jung I Sin’s. She is portrayed as an emotionless, cold, and merciless woman, shown as the complete opposite of what society expects from women. And what happens when a woman decides not to play the role of the weak and submissive one? Does she then become a monster? Hyunjung’s acting was phenomenal from the very beginning, and honestly, she was the main reason I watched the series to the end.
I liked SuYeol’s character less. At times, he stopped being a professional police officer and let his emotions take over. I understand that he hated his mother and wanted to learn her true motive as Queen Mantis, but when she finally told him the truth about his father, it suddenly turned out that SuYeol still refused to accept it and couldn’t show her a bit of compassion and respect. Instead, he continued trying to justify his father.
Unfortunately, the series portrays the sad reality of women and children who struggle with domestic violence and abuse, and how those who should protect them often fail, turn away, or close their eyes just to get rid of the problem. And that is exactly when Mantis appears. I think it is no coincidence that her character is the central one. In my opinion, she perfectly shows how a person can be both good and evil at the same time, depending on the point of view—and how, in one story, we can sometimes be both the perpetrator and the victim. The entirety of her personality and life choices brilliantly illustrates everything she unfortunately went through in her life and how domestic violence can completely change a person.

Yes, I understand. I don't know why I thought that the drama was under disney and it also influence the content of the drama (like netflix with Squid game) so I was surprised they so openly show support to AI but I see disney only bought the rights to air it on its platform. I don't know... maybe because I know so many artists/writers from Korea and the film industry loves movies/kdramas with ML/FL who are artists any kind, I'd like them to protect those people from AI effect and show the real art rather than cheap looking fake art

So far, the plot is very interesting, but am I seeing it right that they decided to use AI as ML's projects? When he's a designer? And not even any "advanced" AI tools, just basic. I'm so upset because his character became kinda "flat" in what a "designer" or an "artist" should be. Nothing to Jong Hyeop's acting, he's great. But with all those actors invited and probably money spent, it's hard to believe they couldn't afford a good artist to collab. :,(

I decided to watch this film without any spoilers from the manga or the movie itself, and without reading any prior information about it — and I was not disappointed. The film is truly fascinating, suspenseful, and filled with emotion and sensuality, all of which are expressed through dance.
I am not familiar with the characters as they appear in the manga (I have read that they are somewhat different from their film counterparts), but I really loved the characters portrayed by Keita and Ryoma. In my opinion, their performances were extremely professional, especially when compared to other BL productions I have seen. Both of them are genuine actors with immense talent.
Additionally, I know that the actors trained and prepared for a very long time to learn the dance techniques, and it is evident throughout the entire film. More than once, I forgot that they were actors and not professional dancers. One of the strongest aspects of this movie is undoubtedly its main characters and their personalities. Suzuki is more energetic, open, direct, occasionally provocative, and more expressive of his inner emotions, while Sugiki is defined by elegance, minimalism, and precision. I was very pleased that the characteristics of their dance styles flowed seamlessly through the entire film, influencing both their decisions and personalities.
The love storyline and the emotions the characters share were truly impressive. The electrifying chemistry between Suzuki and Sugiki was incredible — I honestly haven’t seen anything like it in a film or series in a long time. From the very first minutes, I was drawn into their story and could feel the unspoken emotions conveyed through every small glance, movement, and dance — pride, jealousy, desire?
Even though 10Dance does not include many typical romantic scenes, such as kisses, dates, or explicit +18 content (thankfully), it beautifully portrays sensuality and shows that dance itself can be a powerful form of expression. Sometimes, it can convey emotions more deeply than a simple kiss or the words “I love you.” This was exactly what I needed at the end of this year.
The only minor drawback was the pacing — at times, it felt as if certain scenes were cut short or something was missing, or perhaps the issue stemmed from the translation. (The scene on the stairs before the subway scene particularly surprised me, as it felt as though Suzuki had offended Sugiki.) It’s possible that if I had read the manga, some scenes would have been clearer, especially since I’ve heard that certain plot points were omitted in the film adaptation.

Despite this, I wholeheartedly recommend this movie. As someone who loves both dance and BL, this film was an incredible experience for me, and I truly enjoyed it. I will be eagerly waiting for a sequel if one is planned.

I think she doesn't remember what happened in night, but maybe her evil version let her remember things she did with Gilgu, since we see that Seonji liked him back from the start, and at the very end the demon showed us that she didn't want to hurt anyone. The vase at the end shows that Gilgu kept his promise to keep her safe for another 50 years, and decorated it with memories he had with her

I really liked this bl! The concept was interesting, Gawin and Joss chemistry and acting skills are amazing. They're both very good actors. And I like their romance, it looked very natural and mature, without silly misunderstanding. What I liked was that we didn't get any unnecessary 2nd couple that could took our screen time, but we got great friendship plot between Tong and Tonkla. The only "but" I have is that I had a feeling that the ending episodes were too packed with too much action and drama but the middle episodes were going rather slowly. Maybe I'd extend the series for one or two episodes to keep the steady flow

In the middle of the movie, I remembered that I'd already watched it a couple of years ago. Considering that the film was produced in 2005, I'd say it was pretty decent. The script fits in with the atmosphere of the 2000s, when films with fairy-tale romantic plots were popular. Yes, the main character would probably not have learned to be a professional dancer in a few weeks in real life, but I think that was nothing unusual in films from that era. The entire film has elements of comedy, drama, and romance in just the right proportions. I was particularly charmed by the character of Chaerin, who was a very shy girl and transformed into a true dancer. It was really nice to see dance different from kpop world. The actors must have spent many hours in the training room, because their dancing also seemed very authentic from beginning to end. The only disadvantage I have is the rivalry plot, and that Youngsae couldn't do anything with the situation. I'm sure in the modern world things could be solved differently :)

I understand your point of view and I even think that the FL looks better in curly than straight hair. But it’s not really just Korea that treats curly hair or certain looks as “less desirable.” In countries like Brazil, straightening hair is/was very popular and "wanted" even for black people, the same U.S. where women of color were often pressured to straighten their hair for school or work. I'm from country in Europe and in 2000s when I was going to school I was called "a sheep" for having curly hair, and the most popular girls had straight blonde hair. Let's remember that the movie is set in 90s so it shows topics accurate from those times. I don't think that directors in Korea necessarly want to change industry. They reflect reality. The FL feeling her curly hair was “ugly” was actually realistic for that time. It’s not that the show is saying “curly = bad,” but that back then, people really thought like that. Also, it's well known that the beauty matters because its rooted in the history and social norms of Korea. Still exist the topic that to get a good job, you have to be either rich, finish very good university or be pretty. And in women's world everywhere: lots of bosses (especially men), preffer to hire a pretty girl or they give prettier girl better salaries or better opportunities. That's why we have the term "pretty privilege". It exist in the whole world, not only Korea. And I agree that racism is terrible and Korea should be more open and understanding, but I’m not going to comment on which country has more beautiful women. We should avoid comparing appearances, because each of us is different. And whenever we compare, we’re just using some kind of template of what we personally like or don’t like. (or find attractive)
I believe that whether someone uses different cosmetic procedures or not is their own personal choice. Judging people for that (like having surgery, etc.) only makes them ashamed to talk about it, or pushes them to get these procedures done in places that may not even be qualified.
I think if more celebrities (all around the world) openly admitted that they’ve changed or improved something in their appearance, instead of pretending it’s just diet or skincare, more people wouldn’t feel so bad about trying the same and not getting the same results. And more young people would feel better about the way they look

Love Untangled is a film set in 1998 that perfectly captures the charm and atmosphere of that era. In the movie, we follow a group of friends led by Park Seri, who meet a new classmate- Han Yun Seok. Despite the script's simplicity and the predictability of the plot, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It portrayed the beauty of first love, infatuation, and true friendship, as well as issues with beauty standards and self-acceptance in a very thoughtful way.
Although I wish the film had been made into a drama, since that would have given more time for each storyline to develop and the key themes to be emphasized, I still think the entire production is truly engaging. The friendship and relationship that develops between Seri and Yun Seok feels very natural for a group of teenagers and friends, filled with understanding, acceptance, and support.
Another big plus goes to the character Kim Hyeon, who wasn’t portrayed as a cold and mean bad boy, but rather as a kind classmate. I think such characters are really missing in most teen movies

maybe because Korea cares about looks a lot? So all kdramas/kmovies often portray this topic and its problems. It is widely known that South Korea is a global leader in the cosmetics industry, and Koreans often attach great importance to beauty. In the past, teenagers often received plastic surgery as a birthday gift or a graduation present, and still, many people believe that attractiveness is the key to success. Slim figure, pale skin, V-shape face are not imaginary things from the internet

A nice, fresh, and light-hearted drama perfect for someone who wants to take an easy break from overcomplicated plots and a need to focus all the time on the screen. How I called it to my friend - a great drama while you're cooking your food. I think the whole story could be improved and made better: some plots could be cut out because I found them not that important to the main plotline, some stories didn't get the ending, so they ended unresolved and left holes, and sometimes I felt like there was too much. I would also LOVE to see more details and history about Korean cuisine and more cooking. Like, I loved the first few episodes where Yeonju was speaking about the importance of fresh and traditional products, with her in the garden, cooking, walking around the market, and so on. I know she is just a character, but the whole idea was making this drama more cozy.
I think the message of the characters and the whole drama was to do something from the heart and sincerely, and that “the best” does not always mean extravagant. I think that's a really important thought that I took from the whole series :)

I'm on ep 4. Maybe it's not a phenomenal, outstanding K-drama, but so far, I like it. The characters are a bit quirky and funny, but not in an annoying way. Beomu reminds me of an old dramas' main leaders who were handsome/rich types but had silly or even kinda stupid personalities. It falls in the comedy category, something to watch if you don't want something deep where you have to focus like all the time

it was not explicitly stated but we can guess that it was the reason. she was angry with her mom because she thought she had left her and forgotten about her

In 2003, the redevelopment plan took place, and Lee was already lost. She got lost 30 years ago, so that it would be 1993-1995

I think she is traumatized by what happened (seeing a murder scene). It is possible that her brain has pushed away her emotions and left her in a “safe phase,” which is why she keeps going to a psychologist, that's why she seems to have low eq or act weirdly in some situations