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All the kdramas lately have been sooooo bad. I mean, they start good, but halfway through they get really, really bad... I'm praying for this one. I think that even if this one becomes bad, I'm going to cut it some slack because the main leads are so good

I always comment on MDL, but talking about kdramas lately is just exhausting. You can't even give a normal opinion (not hate, just like, 'Eh, I didn't love it, but this part was cool, the actors look stunning,' whatever) without fans acting like you insulted them. You’re forced to praise everything and heaven forbid you lower your rating.

Yep, it's not the characters being shy, it's the actors looking stiff. I think they went way too heavy on the cringe stuff. And they didn't even need to, because they have really good chemistry. That's actually what's saving the show so far (and Steve Noh, who is just way too handsome hehehe)

I think you misunderstood my point. I’m not talking about the characters being nervous or shy because it’s the start of their romance. I’m talking about the actors themselves looking uncomfortable with the cheesy direction in other situations, like the over-the-top dramatic walks and constant smoldering stares. It feels like they are aware of how cringe those scenes are, which is what makes it look awkward, not the romance itself.

Before watching, I saw A LOT of criticism about the two main leads acting, saying it was bad. I was really surprised because I've seen their other works and they've always acted so well. But now I'm on episode 6 and I think I get it... They seem awkward, like they are embarrassed to be acting those scenes sometimes lol. Like, the story isn't bad (at least not so far) and you can tell it's a very good production and they spent a lot of money on it. But it feels like the two of them are ashamed of their characters, the constant smoldering stares, and those dramatic slow-motion walks with everyone watching. But as a guilty pleasure show, it's great, it's fun and they have good chemistry together.

I agree with you.... the cost of raising a child anywhere in the world today is insane. Plus, if you're a woman, you still have to pray that your partner is at least decent and actually helps you (that is, when they don’t just leave you with a young child because 'it’s too hard'). In the end, it always falls on the woman... I'd choose freedom a thousand times over.

This is why I’m not a fan of shows that clearly push an agenda to have children

I misspoke........ it's not about them realizing they love each other, but actually acting on it and finally admitting it to one another. That’s the part that got tedious... but considering the work as a whole, it’s a minor flaw

I just finished this and I have mixed feelings about Season 2. I think the high standards of Season 1 remained (acting, sets, costumes). But I must say, the problem for me in this one was the LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG slow-burn romance. They have so much chemistry that it was the only thing keeping the 'romance' in this series going. The wait for them to realize their love was a little annoying in Season 2. Also, Miles Wei... I'm so mad that he had to do those silly CEO dramas.... he was so good here! I hated him so much, spectacular work.
And guys, I really felt like watching Go Go Squid after finishing In the Name of the Blossom, just to see the couple together again (I'm going to believe that He Weifan and Jiang Xianyang reunited in their current reincarnation.)

First time seeing Miles Wei in a role that isn't the typical CEO/lawyer romance thing and he's SO good. It makes me mad that he has to do those roles just to pay his bills

And even though I like Bae In-hyuk and think he’s gorgeous... I prefer the second lead a thousand times over. Also, when are they finally going to give Choi Gyu-ri a silly little rom-com of her own? Poor thing, I can't stand seeing her as the 'best friend' anymore, constantly asking how the lead's life is going while the lead just dumps all her problems on her and never asks about hers!!

Another K-drama acting as propaganda to boost the birth rate lol. I’m not usually into plots with babies, but this one is actually cute! I’m on episode 6. Just don't expect a very serious plot or top-tier acting.... it’s a great 'palate cleanser' to watch between heavier shows

and I actually think the real-life scenes are better than the virtual world ones with the other boyfriends.

Cute! I think it's one of the best Netflix K-drama rom-coms in a long time. I don't even like Jisoo’s acting, but this one and Snowdrop are worth watching.

I didn't have the patience to finish this. The plot is soooo good, but I don't know if the pacing is too slow for me or if the problems I had with MangoTV got in the way. Unfortunately, I'm dropping it

Ah, that makes sense then, thank you for informing me! I think the change in him in the drama was weird. It was so fast, or maybe I just didn't get it

I think this is one of those series where a main lead HAS to die at the end for the story to make sense. I feel like with the growing popularity of C-dramas, they are becoming too soft.
I mean, he was bad. He was the Lord of Demons (I get the moral of the story, that the 'good guys' aren't always good and villains can love too), extremely possessive, while she was a free spirit. Then, from the middle to the end, his personality completely flips, and he just goes to live with her in the valley? Him, as controlling and bossy as he is?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not just complaining for the sake of it... it's nice to see them together. But I still think it would have made more sense for one of them to die. Unfortunately, audiences nowadays can't handle main character deaths anymore. I used to love how C-dramas weren't afraid to kill off the leads in the end and just say 'deal with it'

I LOVED this one (despite some things I'm going to talk about here). They have great chemistry, the set design is perfect, and the fights are well-coordinated.
BUT... I'm going to comment below using a spoiler tag because I think it's going to be a spoiler.

I love Kim Hye-yoon, but this show is a mess. The writing is terrible. I don't know why I keep watching Netflix's own K-dramas; they feel so superficial, like they're made for people multitasking on their phones. There's no depth or character development at all. Watching this feels totally pointless......

Feels like a 2016/17 drama. Not the best. It's giving shinzo abe meme 'have sex see you space cowboy'...... every relationship looks superficial, except for the one with her guy best friend

I've seen it!! it’s one of my favorite Chinese series. I wanted to watch Ruyi back when I saw Yanxi, but the 87 episodes stopped me, hahaha.