Definitely hooked after ep 1...but I will have to FF the Muay Thai/MMA. I just can't with the violence 😞 I usually manage by telling myself it's very choreographed dancing, but it's not working with this show
I don't understand why someone's virginity is treated as something so important to fixate on. Shouldn't their…
Apologies in advance for my small rant... My question to add to this is "What is the definition of virgin"? As Tom says...patriarchy! So yep. Quite possibly MANY people on the planet qualify as 'virgins', despite being 'sexually active', because the sex they have, has never been intercourse between a penis and a vagina.. Legal definitions of what actually constitutes 'sexual activity', are a minefield! And the limitations of these definitions, have been used against victims, by perpetrators. IMO Virginity is a deeply distorted and disturbing social construct, linked with sex as a commodity.
so far it's disappointing, the plot is ridiculous but not in a good way like madam lim's. ep3 looks promising…
This is season 3, the whole 'plot is ridiculous' is a moot point. The central tenet of this, is that the cases are actually taken from real life. The only ridiculous part, is the idea that there's an organisation, willing to come to save you. People trafficking is unfortunately all too real, and is happening EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE in the world. Including where I live (Australia).
I feel like there must be a ton of bts/bloopers footage for this drama. It's become as much of a focus for me, to watch for the actors breaking character, [e.g. Zhang Chu Han at the start of ep10 😂], as it has, looking for some vague clue about the plot. It is just so hilariously compelling in its chaos!
And so the trolling begins again... I have started to think that people are too busy looking at her beauty and just completely miss her expression, and then blame her for being expresionless.
My advice to enjoy Hong Su Zu's acting: Don't just look at her face because she's beautiful, WATCH her face! Her micro-expressions, the tone in her eyes, the movements of her neck. She is very subtle. Perfect for the role in which she has been cast, in Moon River.
I always find it weird that actresses have to lose weight to portray x characters. A person with normal weight…
I agree. It's definitely a problematic aspect of media, the world over. Ho Hum, here we are talking about it AGAIN with ANOTHER article on MDL, focussing on an actor - male or female - losing weight to represent some 'idea' of a character. And of course, that's the actor's interpretation, and it's understandable, but it is absolutely NOT the only way to represent a victim of DV.
I too find it troubling and my view unfortunately often comes down in a negative way towards both the actor and the director/producer - Actor bragging about weight loss...director/producer expecting weightloss, because they're not capable of interpreting and embodying the character in any other way.
Ep 7, scene 1 gives me the weirdest feeling...a tepid, creeping awkwardness 🤔 If building romance is 'a slow burn' then building awkwardness is 'a slow moist' 😅
Wan Peng gives really insightful analysis of her character, and some interesting (though discrete) social commentary. I had put this drama on hold, because I find the representations of classism, frankly, boring. But this article makes me want to pick it up again. ***An article actually worth reading! 👏 👏 👏
Ending seems inevitable now. Bait is thrown for viewers but I don't know how else can they end this. Irrespective…
I don't find him comic either. But I do find him realistic - the comedy can also be viewed as weaponised incompetence. Selfish and covertly manipulative adult, who willingly parented children without thought. And considers those children to be someone else's responsibility, whilst their own entilted position in the world remains unaltered. And they are always first to put up their hand to take credit, when their child achieves anything. Yep. I know far too many characters like this IRL
Chan and Pil Do are really interesting characters to me because they are so...... grey? Like they aren't portrayed…
I'm a fan of this particular portrayal. Agree, kdrama-land forgives all parents. But this show has been pretty straightforward in showing that the parenting is terrible, and that the bio-parents are not up to the job; without'explaining' away all of their crappy behaviour to manipulate us into forgiving them. It’s leaving it up to our own judgement, which is a refreshing change.
No wonder their fighting scenes are satisfying to watch since they are being taught by an expert (stunt coordinator…
Thanks for sharing the link.I'm pretty sure he's from the US, but honestly Hong Kong stunt directors are the GOAT 's Hollywood productions would brag about using Hong Kong approaches and stunt directors. The influence of Hong Kong cinema on his work, along with the skills of the actors he is working with, IMO is why it's so good.
1 
My question to add to this is "What is the definition of virgin"? As Tom says...patriarchy! So yep. Quite possibly MANY people on the planet qualify as 'virgins', despite being 'sexually active', because the sex they have, has never been intercourse between a penis and a vagina..
Legal definitions of what actually constitutes 'sexual activity', are a minefield! And the limitations of these definitions, have been used against victims, by perpetrators.
IMO Virginity is a deeply distorted and disturbing social construct, linked with sex as a commodity.
isnt that the whole taxi driver schtick? It's been ridiculous in that way, from season 1
The central tenet of this, is that the cases are actually taken from real life. The only ridiculous part, is the idea that there's an organisation, willing to come to save you.
People trafficking is unfortunately all too real, and is happening EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE in the world. Including where I live (Australia).
It is just so hilariously compelling in its chaos!
I have started to think that people are too busy looking at her beauty and just completely miss her expression, and then blame her for being expresionless.
My advice to enjoy Hong Su Zu's acting: Don't just look at her face because she's beautiful, WATCH her face! Her micro-expressions, the tone in her eyes, the movements of her neck. She is very subtle. Perfect for the role in which she has been cast, in Moon River.
I too find it troubling and my view unfortunately often comes down in a negative way towards both the actor and the director/producer - Actor bragging about weight loss...director/producer expecting weightloss, because they're not capable of interpreting and embodying the character in any other way.
If building romance is 'a slow burn' then building awkwardness is 'a slow moist' 😅
I had put this drama on hold, because I find the representations of classism, frankly, boring. But this article makes me want to pick it up again.
***An article actually worth reading! 👏 👏 👏
Yep. I know far too many characters like this IRL
Sorry I went off on a rant 😅
... ... ...
The best description I can come up with is "Insane"!
Hollywood productions would brag about using Hong Kong approaches and stunt directors. The influence of Hong Kong cinema on his work, along with the skills of the actors he is working with, IMO is why it's so good.