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The way I`m so fucking excited I`ve been BEGGING

Sorry for answering so late,I got a notification and just now saw this comment. I didn`t say you can`t be an AOS fan if you like this(I`m not on their payroll thus I have no need to ride that hard for any drama). I said that I can`t believe someone can like it because I`m a huge fan of this universe.

Because I loved the characters and Daeho is why S2 feels like such a letdown. Someone here said it`s like a Director`s Cut of a movie,but because it feels so empty it`s a chore to finish. To put it plainly,it feels like a spin off of the main story and even though all characters look the same,none of them act in accordance to their own personality. It`s almost uncanny valley like. I did like the change in Jang Uk`s personality because it feels appropriate(it was shut down the moment he seemingly fell in love with the FL in the first minute,something he`d never do). And the OST was nice. I wrote a whole review the first week it finished airing.

I don`t think I`ll keep writing in this comment section moving forth,but it`s definitely a letdown for many people and criticism is important,because Hong Sisters have been using the same tropes in the same way for years now and it definitely deserves some discussion. It`s okay to like what you like,regardless of mine or comments of others. The same way...it`s okay for me to not like it and voice my confusion.🤷‍♀️

I honestly don`t even know where to start if the only trait you spotted of hers throughout this drama is feistiness. The beauty of Jang Hyun and Gil Chae as characters is how developed they are,in turn making their relationship so much more engaging.

And she`s not gone,people are predicting both of the actors might be nominated for an award because of their performance.

To be honest,I just love them together. Their banter,how they`re similar yet dissimilar at the same time. It leads me to believe that,had they just learnt to communicate better,they`d be like the old couple at the start. But life,especially when it`s tough,makes you mature. Therefore I`m hoping for a sweet reunion. However,I could understand people not wanting them together,but bashing Gil Chae in the way they`ve been doing is just wrong.

Criticism is okay,but some have definitely misunderstood parts of her character.

I sympathize with both of them,their circumstances and timing are horrible but I like to think they`ll end up together once more. The reason why I personally understand Gil Chae a bit more however(I`m also fine with the ending,they need to grow a bit more,even see other people,but end up together again) is because it`s 1600s Joseon and she has a family to take care of consisting of a mad father,two babies,three women etc. The luxury Jang Hyun has is being able to be a double spy,live like there`s no tomorrow,propose they run away together without looking back. Now,I`m not saying Gil Chae isn`t wrong for realizing her feelings far too late and not being able to read people all that well.
There`s also the fact that between him leaving and coming back YEARS have passed(considering the age of the maid`s child). Him expecting Gil Chae to just wait for him in a struggling village,even after he got better,is not viable.

But the reality is,given that the wedding chest is already received,had she ran away,her father would be regarded as having a loose daughter,her sister would never be able to marry admirably,they`d have to live in hiding etc. That is simply not a solution like it is for JH. That`s why they BOTH need to spend some time apart and then meet again. In better circumstances,with less things separating them.

Everyone knows Gil Chae is the female lead. She`s amazingly detailed and imperfect,much like Jang Hyun. Their chemistry is also immaculate. People complaining about Gil Chae being irritating and spoiled have missed the point of her character. That`s it. Can`t wait to see our moonlight couple again💕

I`m still watching and I love her

The moment people describe a drama as having an unlikeable FL,I immediately add that drama to my PTW list. Some of my favorite dramas had that description

That `You`re cruel` scene had me on the floor as if I broke this man`s heart and I`m sorry,I didn`t mean it 😭

I revisit this page once in a while,hoping the score will drop because of so many underwhelming reviews. I honestly can`t believe anyone who likes AOS universe liked this season.

Somehow Hong Sisters wrote their best and worst in one drama series. Naksu/Cho Yeong`s arc is basically character assassination and I love GYJ,but they JUST NEUTERED the poor girl and her abilities. Chemistry was so surface level and this season was both nonsensical AND full of filler. For 10 episodes that`s wild.

It`s just one of those `you should have left it with a tragic ending if you were gona butcher it like this` type of situation.

Thank you for saying that about Park Gyu Young. I was one of the first ones to advocate for her getting a lead role,but as more time passed,I realized she really excels as a side character. That`s not a bad thing at all. But,her range is quite limited and I never get the feeling she tries. Her first few drama roles felt much more...well,well acted. Great review!

This is something very different for a KDrama I feel. And it`s awesome,what a wild ride it was.

Out of the strength of my will alone. But it`s saying a lot that I completely forgot Ji Ah existed when I started S2. She`s such a bland character,it`s as if even directors are aware how uncompelling they made her,so she`s basically nowhere now(and for the better).

Yesss queen!Love to see it!

Not Lee Dong Wook and Kim So Yeon having more chemistry than him and Jo Bo Ah ☠ . This makes the romance in S1 seem even worse😂

Seo Ye Ji dodged a bullet because Island was so mid. That being said,I need more dramas with Seo Ye Ji,she`s one of the best young actresses working right now

THIS IS WHAT I`m saying!So glad you liked it,it absolutely is the best KDrama,at least in its genre. The romance feels so effortless and REAL

YES TASTE

It`s a crime not seeing it mentioned anywhere tbh

I was just thinking about it because I had a discussion with a fervent fan of this sequel.They loved it more than the first part. When I presented my grievances,their response was:But they ended up together,right?A happy end. What more can you expect and I answered:A decent sequel. I agree with what you wrote. It`s like they decided to cast a WIDE net characters wise,and they ended up with nothing in the end.
Don`t worry,I was too,the comments can be somewhat of a cesspool.