[Discussion] Fermentation Family

jeanie65jh wrote: Well...I'm going to give this a chance. I like the premise and I like Song Il Guk but...I have dropped two of his dramas and probably should have dropped the one I didn't drop! lol!

Jumong is epic and sweeping and has gotten tons of critical and popular raves. But I'm really with Lis on this one. Maybe 81 episodes are just too daunting for me. Maybe I can only handle Sauguk-lite (Sauguks that are 30 eps or less) but I dropped this like it was hot...Even knowing it probably was a good loooooong show.

Crime Squad is gritty and started out great. I was really interested in the set up of a crime solved a week with the undercurrent of the new relationship (whether it turned romantic or not!) with the up and coming journalist helping him solve the crimes. but somewhere around episode 10 or 11 it sort of lost me. I put it on hold and I don't think I have dropped it yet.

A Man Called God...God his hair was poo in that. All I remember is that his hair was poo. And his leading lady said the name "Michael" over and over in this really annoying way. How did I finish this?

Anyway...Fermentation Family...I'm still going to give you a watch and a chance. We'll see!!!

If you want a short sageuk then I recommend you Kingdom of the winds. I know you said only 30eps or less, but 36 episodes aren't so much. ;) It is considered the sequel of Jumong but actually there's no connection between the stories except the fact that the main character is the grandson of Jumong.
I have to agree your opinion about Crime Squad.. It lost me at that episode too but finally I could complete it and I think that somehow it wasn't that bad. He is the best in sageuks but his modern dramas aren't so good but it's not because of him but the writing.
I'm happy that you're going to give a chance to Fermentation Family.:)

Crazy4You wrote: I don't think I'll watch this one, it just doesn't seem like the type of drama I'd get into and I don't know any of the actors. Plus I have a ton of drama on my PTW D: haha

I started Vampire Prosecutor without knowing anyone and it didn't dissapoint me. :P

bokami wrote: i think Kotw will not also work for noona jeanie coz as far as i know... kotw is uber inferior to jumong.....
so i think this kotw will be snorer for her :)

Oppa...I think you might be right...But Im also pretty sure its on my list. Just way way way down the list of priorities!.

About Fermentation Family:

I watched the 1st episode that was put up at Dramafever. There were some things I liked and things I didn't like. There was a disjointedness to the set up. I'm not sure how to articulate or explain what I mean clearly. Possibly the mystery of his history/connection with the restaurant/home/family wasn't executed well for me? BUT...there were also things I liked so I'm going to go ahead and watch episode 2 and continue on with this unless it takes a poo turn. I liked the food and the family at the restaurant. There were little moments that I enjoyed like the moment Song Il Guk (Uh! I can't remember his character name) tastes the food at breakfast and begins to smile and enjoy, remembering his past. That little touch was enjoyable because we all have "sense" memories for food, smells and music. Anyway...I'm done talking now. And I'm mouthy so...I'll certainly be back once this drama gets going.

bokami wrote: is there anyone who watching this besides episode 1?

Hi bokami! I watched 2 this weekend and I fully intend to watch 3 and 4 as all are up at Dramafever. I just had a busy weekend and couldn't do it but tonight I'm going to. Are you just wanting an opinion if anyone liked it before you start to watch?

so far I think it is okay. It's too soon to tell if this is a Good, Average or Ultra Chop! We will see.

bokami wrote: Family drama with a touch of romance?

That sounds more accurate. I think this will be a drama that starts out light but gets more dramatic and serious as it goes on. The first two episodes have some fun comedy but also dramatic bits too.

wow what a great discussion .. aahh everything aside.. i saw Binnie's pic in the morning now am not hungry at all :P .. yum yum

anyways ... "shakes head ...

i dont mind watching something that actors that i dont know or have never seen .. but will decide when this drama ends .. whether to watch it or not ... i just had to comment after Binnie's pic ;)

bokami wrote: i think almost all shows that become my faves are often,,,,first time seen the actors of that shows ..


this two... i know them b4

Why do you need someone else's opinion? Just start watching it and make your own opinion and then start loving it! :D

bokami wrote: cant watch it yet until dl links are available :>

me just hope that the makers would not mess up coz i appreciates the writers skills (i mean mawang/resurrrection writer...a female writer that makes two of the most brilliant dark drama)

this shows receives a very very low viewers ratings from korea... wuaaaa

maybe the creators now afraid,,,so she change the genre for mass appeal

It has good ratings for a cable drama. All cable dramas have the same rating, maybe even lower. There are so many MBC, SBS, KBS dramas overrated with a very bad story/ acting./writing and everything so the ratings aren't always the most important.
About the story/ writing.. I don't know.. From what I watched I can't say if it will turn into a dark drama.. The family has a dark- hidden secret. Is that enought? :D
Maybe you should watch it online. It lasts like forever to be translated, I think it will take even more to be available to dl it.