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Meanwhile on to better dramas. I agree with another commenter, the parents in Once Again seem to me, the most reslistic depiction of a successful marriage.

I didn't think it was all that good either but it was definitely different for a K-drama in terms of the themes. But I was definitely shocked at the negative comments about the themes rather than the meh-ness.
It's hilarious to me that a woman marrying herself is staged as shocking to all around her. Brings to mind Coach Sue - from Glee (US show)

I love your article and especially this statement:
"We can laugh all we want about these contract marriages, but in all honesty, entering state-recognized marriage is essentially signing a contract, and the desperation people may feel in a society that lacks safety nets is well portrayed in these contract cliches. Inequality 1, romance 0."

Some comments attached to "To all the guys who loved me," are quite scathing of the "lack of morality" portrayed in the show; NOT getting married/sex before marriage/multiple partners etc. I am fascinated that marriage throughout the world is still dominated by a sense of morality rather than ethics.

I can't get most of these in my region but added all to my 'plan to watch' list. Thankyou!
I love "Channel wa Sonomama" ("Stay Tuned" on Netflix), a quick 5 ep J-drama comedy. On MDL at just over 500 viewers. It's worth WAY more than that!

I don't think potatochips' comment is 'female hate' at all...I think we're reading it differently 🤷‍♀️

It's definitely idealistic and I applaud you for that. But so is the idea of mandatory service being equal for both genders. And then there's the realistic threat across the DMZ. All very deep for a TV drama discussion ;d

Hard to judge a country like South Korea for its mandatory military service when you consider its geopolitical situation.

Spoiler tag please

Watch through the end credits. I think he knows what's about to happen and is rinning to stop it.

It's based on real events from 2014, just rounds it out...

Watch through the end credits of the finsl episide

How does anyone get past the first episode? Everyone around Eun Jae is obnoxious! I'm getting PTSD from previous share house experiences 😄

Awesome article. "Be Melodramatic" (Melo Is My Nature on Viki) is one of my favourite 'found families'. A lovely representation of unconditional support.

Not really a spoiler, but pertains to the last 15 mins so JIC

Sweet little show right up until the last 15 mins of the final episode when a pointless and infuriating statement about weight loss seemed to be inserted. It completely destroyed my suspension of disbelief, because it was completely wrong. Short Track Skaters would be trying to build muscle and get stronger, to get faster, not restricting their diets or slimming down . It would be at the risk of losing strength and stamina. What the hell was the point of this scene?!?

Responding a bit late but anyway... I agree with you! The whole "God would be a woman" story he told, is a classic case of transference, that perfectly supports your argument. But I might have a slightly different take - rather than, "He got what he deserved," I think , "He chose his own fate." She didn't do anything to him. He made his own choices at every step.

Flume and Chet Faker ❤❤❤

I'm repeating myself here as I just asked the previous commenter the same question but Do you mean Go Eun or Ha Na? In what way were they self righteous?

Do you mean Go Eun or Ha Na? In what way were they self righteous?

I usually find when I watch variety shows, it cures me of any actor crushes - they remind me that I've fallen in love with the character they're playing, not the actor themselves. But this show! Everyone is so damn charming. And the dad jokes *sigh* Sooooo sweet!