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Leaving aside LR, you open a HUGE subject for conversation that applies to literally every show be it drama or movie everywhere in the world. If i count only the romance shows/movies ive watched (western and asian ones), the top quality ones, not the most popular or the "fangirling" quality ones, i can think of hm...not even 5, where the main couple consists of 2 not attractive (not even that young) people.
The reason is quite obvious. Both here and on imdb, yes in 2024, i still read comments full of sexism, ageism, appearance-shaming, as if in real life, people less attractive, dont deserve or dont even dare to fall in love and get a partner. Its 100% superficial and of course has nothing to do with reality.
Even in tv shows with the tag "youth", can we please remember how we looked back then in our 16-18? As far as i remember, we were at least looking like ugly freaks hahhahaha
There's no way everyone looks that perfect during that age. Non shaped bodies, problematic skin, ugly makeup and general grooming.
The few movies/shows ive watched, where the main couple was not that young or that attractive, had top notch acting level and many other good qualities and of course they were targeting certain group of watchers.

No matter what people of showbiz do, their work cant be compared in any aspect with yours or with working people in education. The main criteria is this: we can live without them but we cant even survive without you. Simple as that

I see what you mean, but on the other hand, he is not that persistent as a character. I mean he is quite sensible when it comes to his carreer path despite his young age. I'd be ok if that was the case in some dramas with a logical reason behind it (and there are some where the virginity makes sense), but i ve got a huge problem when the industry clearly targets women-esp young ones-and present such ideal males, i find it very superficial and sad. In many cases, they even show the FL with horrible hairstyles and clothing or clumsy as hell, so to point out the perfection of the ML who turned to look at a girl so ouf of his league.

Reality bites dear :) you re right though

Because humanity cant appreciate and set the standards of true human values. Your job (in my language your job and some other ones have also another word, meaning: "social valuable work-kind of sacred". So your job -including everyone from doctors to nurses to anyone that works in health aspects, is or should be considered as no1 for humanity and the people who work on that, should be the highest paid and respected ones. I d put teachers (of any level of education) after you in 2nd place.
But in capitalism, every value depends on superficiality and money. Whoever brings more money is the most successful and respected.

More or less, these are the exact points that bother me too. Funny thing is that i was just about to watch Someday or one day and i just started LR for fun. Im thinking about dropping and go and watch som.or one day as i planned.
The thing that annoys me the most is the one dimension characters. I understand that making a drama of 16ep with multiple going back and forths to the past and present is already very complicated and takes to much screen time by default, but sadly i ve watched too many time travel rom dramas, eg if i compare it with Tomorrow with you, hm, the comparison is not even there. Still i admit that the whole cast gives their best in terms of acting, and the storytelling has only some minor plot holes (that may be fixed until the end)

Its not about sex. Its about dating. Esp since he was an idol. We all (or at least most people) know the kind of lifestyle idols have, there are even private fan clubs not only for cheerleading purposes.
But leaving aside sex, to not have a serious relationship its ok, many things are left to fate after all. But to not have the slightest dating history...ehm no. And my point was mostly because that thing with 30+ virgins is a weird stereotype in many many many kdramas

Earth. Where the majority of people have at least 1 date until their 34.

Its not a matter of being decent or not. It would be if they had a relationship and he was committed to it. Plus, my point was that this virginity thing of that age heroes, is a norm in kdramas and where is a norm there is a stereotype-esp when the norm has nothing to do with reality. More than half of rom kdramas, also follow that certain stereotype and i just dont get it.

I didnt discriminate or offend disabled people-on the contrary-i tried to justify the writers by saying that i can get it if the girl didnt have any romantic life not only because of her disability but also because of her general situation -the time she needed to adjust to her new life etc (and thats the exact word i used-situation). Yes its weird to be 34 and not having dates in your life and thats the norm in many MANY kdramas. Its not an exception or a thing we see in 1-2. Its the norm.
As for the current drama, yes, his friend said so, that he hasnt dated anyone. Sorry, its not realistic and when you tell a story, no matter the fantasy elements, you have to convince people that it could be true. And in the majority of the world these days, to be 34 and virgin is not reality-its the exception.

I wonder, who was the genius who first thought: "lets make 100000 kdramas with 30+ yo virgins and serve this great idea to the audience repeated over and over again".
And i can see the FL's point for not having any kind of dating cause of her situation.
But the guy...ehm, its weird, its non realistic and serves no purpose at all in any of the dramas ive watched.

Then its the make up, the lights, or even the skin smoothing filters. Under the "daylight" shots he looks weird-on the contrary, in low lights he looks fine

She means filler (for the lips). Even if he hasnt done anything (which im totally fine with as long as it s not cringy in front of the camera), something is wrong with his makeup or the lightning. The result is a bit creepy esp during "daylight" shots. e.g. in ep 8 in the hotel lounge bar, he looks great. Maybe its the skinsmoothing filters they use and they often overdo it. On the contrary, FL's face looks great most of the time, much more natural

Oh god yes! im so fed up with these bloated faces and not only in kdramas, but is a universal thing! they all look like scary balloons

Can you please share the title of the second book? the one with the world inside another world. Looks quite interesting!

Nope. They didn't use body doubles
Usually actors and actresses use vinyl or silicone prosthetics so to avoid contact but in most korean movies ive seen with extreme sex content, they don't use any. Here they probably used prosthetics

ohhhhh i see what you mean! Of course! kdramalaLand is a universe where you can even find at least 2 ceos in love with you at the same time and most of the time the ML ceo is a 32yo virgin. Even you can have a past but he certainly cant. so its possible to go smoothly without the chea@ storyline (and tbh i prefer it that way cause i really like the couple)

To be honest, i really like the FL's acting, though i find JWS a bit flat. You wont see anything much exciting in the next episodes, just their relationship growing closer, theyre very cute, but if you want sudden and very unexpected things to happen, they dont (at least up to the current ep). Its very common in slice of life dramas. Its atmosphere is beautiful, so if you want something to chill, go on and watch, otherwise you can have a pause and come back when you feel the need to.
(at least thats what i do when im feeling a bit bored)

I dont "Justify" cheating, but when im watching a slice of life drama-which is by default depecting realistic situations in life, yes people cheat in real life even if its wrong, even if it causes great trauma to the other person and the relationship and so on.
Of course its a horrible act, but a drama has no obligation to preach things or to show what is right or wrong.
My point was to show that the certain FL though she is fascinated by him and is in love, she is at a point in her life, where she doesnt know where to stand, like a feather in the wind, ready to be blown away even with a slight touch of the wind.
I like her character very much-without criticizing her in terms of morality- but i like that she is multilayered-very insecure in some things and very strong in others.
Sadly, there are gray zones in human characters not everything is black and white-i wish it was.

I agree! My view was on a kind of objective way, based on reality, but i really dont want that! I always want my fav couple to overcome difficulties and misunderstandings without having to go through betrayal and trauma.
The interesting thing about these 2 people is that, the ML despite his hardships through life and his disability, is much more confident, steady on his decisions, on the contrary to the FL who is still searching her right place in life. Lets hope for the best!