So much wrong in that. Idol is the right label, because once you become one, it seems you're no longer permitted to be human. I think the worst part is that he had to apologise, which tells them all that what he's doing is wrong and what they're doing is acceptable.
Does that sense of ownership of someone's life, because you're their fan, really exist in an accepted way in South Korea? I mean, does the community think this is an acceptable way to treat someone, or is it frowned upon?
Does that sense of ownership of someone's life really exist in an accepted way in South Korea? I mean, does the community think this is an acceptable way to treat someone, or is it frowned upon?
Yeah, being a female lead is the most ungrateful task ever. They are always either too much this or lacking that…
Agree! It's so frustrating to again read anti-female comments! For me, she's the reason I started watching this. (I'm very suspicious of anything tagged as an idol drama) I love the subtlety of her character in "Doom At Your Service" so I knew it would make this worth a watch.
Rewatching this after a couple of years, and finding the teen/900 year age gap, even more disconcerting this time. I still enjoy it, hence the rewatch, BUT, the only way I can cope (and this was true the first time) is to convince myself she's at university instead of high school. Which brings me to my point: I can't help but think that the decision to set her as a high schooler, was a strategic one, by the writer/director/producers, to attract a teen audience. It would have made no difference to the story if she were even 2-3 years older, except for this point.
I'm so happy to read this article! You make excellent points. So great to see someone trying to uncover and point out, the deeply entrenched INHERENT BIAS against female characters (let alone female actors) The currently airing drama "Law School", has a whole discussion thread, suspecting one of the strong, assertive, intelligent successful FEMALE support characters, of being the secret murderer. All based upon how "she can't be that nice"! Pulling my hair out!
Joon Hwi and Sol A are very different and I usually don't ship people who are super different but they make me…
I actually find they're quite similar, in that they're both absolutely driven by the need for justice/fighting against injustice, on any scale, for everyone around them. They both provide unconditional support to their friends. They're the 'good guys'. We want the good ones to be together.
OMG I don't think I can feel this much emotion right now. I might have to put on hold for a bit, to steel myself for the grief. 25 mins into 1st episode and I can't stop crying. Geeeeeez
I think the appearance of an age difference between the FL and ML is deliberate. She is worn down from sacrificing herself to her husband and son. Of course she would look older than her classmate who has been able to live the life he chose for himself. As the story progresses, her appearance becomes more defined. In scenes with her husband, she looks drawn and worn out, whereas, with her friends and classmates, she appears more fresh and vibrant.
The MDL profile of Choi Ji Woo states that she is "considered one of South Korea's most beautiful women." I don't…
Later response, but I just totally disagree that it's aimed at 17 year olds. There's no way a high schooler is interested in watching, in your words, a 'fit grandmother' ( a label to which I also disagree) go through a metaphorical rebirth. It's firmly in the middle-age (30+) bracket. With a few life/object lessons for college agers and beyond.
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I can't help but think that the decision to set her as a high schooler, was a strategic one, by the writer/director/producers, to attract a teen audience. It would have made no difference to the story if she were even 2-3 years older, except for this point.