TamzinMillemni

Well said. Especially your last two paragraphs. This is my biggest wish for k-drama and K-pop fans. I see some of that uglier side play out right here on MDL and although this is just people commenting online and it might not seem that deep to some, these behaviours online shapes our behaviours in the real world and that toxicity that is cultivated online can have a serious impact on a person’s life when they are directed against real people and real issues with real consequences. I hope people take this to heart and resist the knee-jerk reaction to get defensive.

Watched again and realised how much better the series is with good subtitles.

Truly it’s a f-ed up world when the media loses its compassion. First they spread rumours for clicks, then they use your death for clicks and finally your memory and legacy. It’s all material to be used by them. I feel so sad for his loved ones. Months of ordeal and their ordeal has only gotten worse in the worse possible way. 😔

The female detective dies 😢

Yes. Do you want me to go into a little more detail?

Not for everyone. 😩😭

You’re right on the first point and some bits of the other points too.

For point two, I think Seon-Jae has psd about being around people because someone (or more than one person) either stalked him and constantly took pictures of him or he wasn’t stalked but the flashes of cameras gave him psd or he was involved in a scandal where someone took compromising pictures of him and a girl which ruined her life.

For point 3, everything Soo-bin said to Ye-ji prior to the current events were true. He WAS working towards being worthy of her that’s why he hadn’t made a move yet. It’s just a shame that he got caught up in Da-Eun’s bs and now all that hard work is being derailed.

Also is that club manager pimping Soo-bin out or is it just me?

I’ll never not read ‘aromantic’ as aromatic. 😅😂

Man, what a find. This drama is so damn good. Part of me is glad I found it so soon and the other part of me is wishing I found it when it completed so I don’t have this excruciating wait until the next episode.

Every time I’ve watched this movie, I’ve found it on YouTube. Some quality good, some quality bad.

This is where it all started for me. This drama sparked my interest and love for Asian dramas and movies. For me it’s the best coming of age Asian drama that managed to mix the heartbreak, the humour, the cringe/embarrassing moments and relatability of having your first crush. It may be my nostalgia talking but I’ll never forget the spirit of this drama. I search for it every few years to watch again.

This is so sad.

I only created my MDL account this year. I’ve been watching Asian dramas for the last 8 years. I’ve been adding dramas to my watch list as and when I remember them so I can keep track (the reason for creating my MDL account) but most of the dramas that I’ve added are only the ones I’ve watched this year.

I tend to read a lot of the MDL articles. This one just happens to be about ratings. I guess if what you’re really asking is why I commented. It’s because a lot of the comments on MDL and especially under articles to do with ratings almost always ends up being a back and forth about which drama is good or bad based on the ratings but ratings are only a part of the bigger picture, especially as the way we consume content is rapidly changing with technology.

For me personally, if I’m unsure about watching something I’ll take my preferences, the ratings, what the comments are ‘really’ saying, the length and the themes into account in order to make a decision but the decision is not whether to watch. It’s to get a feel for the show. If the comments say the pacing is slow and I watch a couple of episodes and the pacing is indeed slow then I’ll know I can drop it because it means I’m not just imagining it and it probably won’t get any better. If the comments seem to have an issues with a particular thing and are saying that thing ruined the drama, a lot of the time I find that that thing does not ruin the drama. A lot of criticisms and low views/ratings are due to personal preferences and sometimes fan wars, so I try to always give something a chance before writing it off or stating my opinion on it.

Timer says tomorrow but it is the Christmas holidays and lots of shows are on a break until the New Year so maybe this drama will be the same.

I’m sure y’all know this by now but if you’re interested in watching something, just watch it. Don’t let ratings, viewership or comments sway you. I can’t tell you the number of dramas I’ve watched that have been dragged in the comments or rated low 7s, only to find that not only is the drama good but it’s up there with some of the really good ones.

I’m watching all the dramas mentioned above and they’re all entertaining in their own way. Period dramas and soap opera style k-dramas will always do better with Korean tv viewers because those viewers tend to be older and more traditional. Likewise, dramas that are more modern and set in the fantasy/supernatural genre do better with international viewers in streaming. Just look at Netflix, Disney & Prime.

Can’t wait.

What tipped me off is that he only seems to be nice to her in public but when they are in private he seems annoyed to be with her. Like he’s being forced to. That private piano lesson was filled with so much tension and I don’t mean the good kind.

We have the same theory.

If he does turn out to be, that would work for me too because I’m pretty sure he’s blameless in this whole thing.

If my theory is correct, I think this might be the first time I’ll feel genuinely sorry for a SML (Soobin).