Best episode! The chemistry was strong and they didn't have to force it or rely on skinship. Just the dialogue and them smiling and staring at each other was enough to convey love and tenderness.
This comment is dumb because physical attraction is always primary in any relationship. It always starts there.…
Again, you're missing the point. I'm talking from a viewer's perspective: I don't care if they've spent 2 weeks together out of screen, I need them to interact more onscreen... Whatever, let's stop here. You're not going to change my mind.
This comment is dumb because physical attraction is always primary in any relationship. It always starts there.…
Your comment is dumb cause you understood just what you wanted. I said physical attraction can't be enough, meaning it is the start but I believe you can't build a relationship based on it only... Even less in a boss/subordinate relationship where the stakes are high. "They already developed that in the first two episodes itself. " -> No they didn't. First 2 episodes they spent like 10min just together and they did nothing but talk about work. Is that enough to rejoice when the boss kissed Jong Chan? Is that enough to want them together? Not for me. A basic rule of writing romance is to create situations where we see the characters progress from the infatuation stage to the "I really like them, I want to be with them, I'm gonna risk it all" moment. So we can get invested in them, wondering if and how it's gonna happen. I barely saw development here. « May be pay attention to the details?? » -> Pay attention to what exactly? I literally said in my post I needed more than "I'm gonna pursue him because he's nice and handsome and a good addition to the team" to be interested in the romance. Obviously if I'm not sold on the series it's not because I'm unobservant. I simply don't care about the narrative choice. To each their own, no need to lecture me on physical attraction.
The script doesn't make sense cause the screenwriters want the plot to go a certain way with no regard for plausibility. Acting wise, the guys are doing good but I wish they would emote more. While I appreciate they don't react dramatically to everything, I think in some scenes they don't give enough. I know Phuwin can be more expressive (imo he sometimes can overact a bit) so I guess he's following P'Jojo's instruction. Love that Palm stood up to his dad! The guy is a bully and a horrible father. Too bad he's still alive...
They had a moment in elevator where they were thrown together by circumstance. There was a comment from the manager's…
You're right I don't place much value on physical attraction. I mean, I like it and it's important but for me it's not enough. I need to know someone before I make a move: what's their background, what are their interests, their values... Obviously with kbl runtime they can't show month of romance progression but the characters should still bond together through regular meaningful conversations and/or playful interactions for us to understand why they eventually like each other. From ep 1, the MC spent more times with other characters than with each other, and when they're together they're working or talking about work. Yes, the manager is attracted to Jong Chan but is it enough to jeopardize their work relationship? Imo, Roommates of Pongduck 304 and Old Fashion Cupcake did the boss/subordinate plot better with the same runtime, so it's possible. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying The New Employee is bad, I'm just saying I don't connect with it.
It's ok but I don't feel it. They didn't show us why his manager likes him back. They've barely spent time together but he's acting like a bashful lover and kissed him twice. And why Jong Chan likes him already? Since day one he's been crushing on his manager's stern face but what else? It's too fast and shallow. With 8ep of 20min they had enough time to add characters background and plot development.
The writers gave their all for the MCs and forgot about the secondary couple. And what was the point of the 3rd couple? And who asked for the sister's romance that came out of nowhere?! It feels like the last 2 episodes were written by a different team, it was so random. As random as the horse riding scene... An's beating was unnecessary and sent a bad message: "if you want to gain your parents approval let them beat you until they calm down". I was expecting Bai Lang to get angry at An's father but they were all acting like it's no big deal. I guess it's a cultural thing I can't understand... Main couple's chemistry and great acting saved the show. I love that once together we got so many kisses and skinship. They were so domestic, so tender with each other. The series ended on a bad note but I'll remember fondly the first 10 episodes for the acting, cinematography and dialogues. 8/10
I'm loving this show. I like that it tried to be different : Noey's character is something else, the wtf plot (a highschooler gang leader "bullying" a college boy) and the nostalgic tone... This is a weird crazy little show but I love it. My only "fear" is the age gap, both irl and in the story. I think because of it we're going to have a very tame, bromance like bl.
It's a good start. My only complain is the long stares and stiff body placement. P'Jojo should have left PondPhuwin's natural chemistry set in instead of forcing it.
Dude if you can't handle things like violence and rape (WHICH) Is clearly stated on what it is about....Then don't…
I'm not reading you and the others busybody. Just wanted to say that if you don't approve my comment, you can keep scrolling. I mean you and the other rapist apologists are always trying to silence people while you want to be free to proclame your love for problematic contents. I mean, you do you but let us breath ffs.
Totally agree with you! Li and Jia had a chemistry of their own!Tongtong did an epic job with Yang and Film was…
Madame Li & Jia's love and trust in each other was something else. They got each other back til the very end. I love their bond and respect their crazyness lol. I didn't know Film but I'm planning to watch some of his old series. I like his natural acting.
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"They already developed that in the first two episodes itself. " -> No they didn't. First 2 episodes they spent like 10min just together and they did nothing but talk about work. Is that enough to rejoice when the boss kissed Jong Chan? Is that enough to want them together? Not for me. A basic rule of writing romance is to create situations where we see the characters progress from the infatuation stage to the "I really like them, I want to be with them, I'm gonna risk it all" moment. So we can get invested in them, wondering if and how it's gonna happen. I barely saw development here.
« May be pay attention to the details?? » -> Pay attention to what exactly? I literally said in my post I needed more than "I'm gonna pursue him because he's nice and handsome and a good addition to the team" to be interested in the romance. Obviously if I'm not sold on the series it's not because I'm unobservant. I simply don't care about the narrative choice. To each their own, no need to lecture me on physical attraction.
Acting wise, the guys are doing good but I wish they would emote more. While I appreciate they don't react dramatically to everything, I think in some scenes they don't give enough. I know Phuwin can be more expressive (imo he sometimes can overact a bit) so I guess he's following P'Jojo's instruction.
Love that Palm stood up to his dad! The guy is a bully and a horrible father. Too bad he's still alive...
Obviously with kbl runtime they can't show month of romance progression but the characters should still bond together through regular meaningful conversations and/or playful interactions for us to understand why they eventually like each other. From ep 1, the MC spent more times with other characters than with each other, and when they're together they're working or talking about work. Yes, the manager is attracted to Jong Chan but is it enough to jeopardize their work relationship?
Imo, Roommates of Pongduck 304 and Old Fashion Cupcake did the boss/subordinate plot better with the same runtime, so it's possible.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying The New Employee is bad, I'm just saying I don't connect with it.
It feels like the last 2 episodes were written by a different team, it was so random. As random as the horse riding scene...
An's beating was unnecessary and sent a bad message: "if you want to gain your parents approval let them beat you until they calm down". I was expecting Bai Lang to get angry at An's father but they were all acting like it's no big deal. I guess it's a cultural thing I can't understand...
Main couple's chemistry and great acting saved the show. I love that once together we got so many kisses and skinship. They were so domestic, so tender with each other.
The series ended on a bad note but I'll remember fondly the first 10 episodes for the acting, cinematography and dialogues.
8/10
My only "fear" is the age gap, both irl and in the story. I think because of it we're going to have a very tame, bromance like bl.
I didn't know Film but I'm planning to watch some of his old series. I like his natural acting.