phoenixfrost

Masterpieces like "Citizen Kane" and "Shawshank Redemption" would get scores of 1.0 here if they star actors perceived as competitors of fans' idols. Pachinko is much better off set free from such a toxic environment.

I hope they don't. Many kdrama viewers are not yet ready for western dramas devoid of "cheap sentiment".

Exactly, that's why I'm cynical at the clamor for innovative storylines. When one came, it was attacked like no other. It was with great difficulty that its superior quality was able to prevail over punks of injustice trying to drag it down.

According to Wikipedia, a kdrama is made in Korea. This is not. So it's not a kdrama per that definition. One Piece is partly produced by a Japanese company, so that may qualify it to stay here. Likewise, Past Lives seems to be co-produced by a Korean company that may also qualify it to stay. Pachinko, Shogun and Tokyo Vice seem to be produced fully by American companies, so that begs the question, why are American-made dramas here? If it's because of content, surely there are other American dramas aside from these three that have Asian content? Are they here?

This is an American drama. Does it really belong here? I think the haters were caught off-guard with Season 1. Apparently. they've caught on. I would hate to have a masterpiece like this tainted by haters even for just a second.

One comment here asked why this drama is in MDL when it is American-made. I also think this should be removed from here. As evidenced by its rating (7.9 now), I don't think typical kdrama viewers would appreciate the topnotch quality of this drama. While the professional reviews are all positive and glowing, haters here are trying to downrate this masterpiece. I hope this drama is deleted from this site to stop it from being soiled by the toxic kdrama enviroment. Can anybody tell me how to make this happen?

The young Mozasu is soo good! Cute too 😊 Actually, all of the actors are doing really well.

'Love, love, love how restrained this is. No overacting crying scenes, which makes the tragedy in ep 2 even more heartrending. As a professional reviewer of this drama noted, "the show never feels like it’s resorting to cheap sentiment."

I messaged you the title of the drama. I can't stand another bout of injustice hurled at this drama that is sure to ensue once I publish the title. If there's anything that will destroy the kdrama industry, it's gonna be toxic fan behavior. Rabid antifans don't realize they're hurting the whole industry when they hurl ungrounded insults at actors and dramas.

But this does not only apply to kdramas. I'm noticing this in cdramas, too. Aside from discouraging innovation and growth, toxic fan behavior also turns off viewers, current or prospective. Who wants to be in a toxic environment?

Couldn't help feeling cynical at comments about kdrama plots being repetitive. A high-quality drama, a masterpiece even, with a unique and novel storyline did come along but what did haters do with it? Furiously attacked it. Thrashed it to pieces. Made all sorts of lame excuses to smear it, complaining about no chemistry between leads (not true; many viewers found their chemistry scorching hot), complicated story, ad placements, unKorean props, etc. So, is it any wonder producers slinked back to stale tropes and are hesitant to break new ground? A toxic environment does not encourage innovation and growth.

Yeah, according to Wiki, a kdrama is made in Korea. This is made by an American company, though with Korean talent. 'Wonder why they listed Country as South Korea.

The Shogun series on Disney with Cosmo Jarvis?

Yey! I'm looking forward to that. 'Been reading more about season 2 and it seems they'll expand the segment dealing with WWII. The book did not go deep into the war, focusing instead on their life in the countryside while the war raged on in the background. Now, in season 2, it seems the war will be a main event

Ugh, really, SG 2 is coming this year too? Tough luck 🤨 I think if LMH had been in Supporting Actor category, he could have at least been nominated at the Emmy's coz the Hansu character is not that major compared to the lead actors nominated for Emmy's Best Actor award. Unless Hansu's role is expanded in the second season, he should be categorized as supporting actor.

'Wonder if it's because Minari was low profile and was not heard much before it was nominated for Oscar awards and Youn Yuh-jung won for best supporting actress. Perhaps you can ask an admin to add a section for it in MDL.

Apple Inc got the rights to the series, showrunner is Soo Hugh, a Korean-American. For season 1, executive producers and directors Kogonada and Justin Chon are also of Korean origin/descent. And of course the main actors are Korean. So I guess the origin is the US, but most talent is Korean.

Unfortunately, the wildly successful Squid Game was in the same Emmy awards show as Pachinko and of course the actor in SG was nominated. It was already unlikely for a Korean actor to be nominated for Emmy's Best Actor, how much more for TWO Korean actors at the same time!

Yeah, I've been wondering too. I watched some Jdramas on Netflix that I can't find here like Forest of Piano.

He was not underrated by Hollywood, though. He got quite a buzz with his performance in season 1. Some pundits listed him among their picks for Emmy nomination

This is not strictly a kdrama. It's high quality and done artistically. If this is not your type, just accept you have a different taste and move on. When I don't like a drama, I lay off it and don't bother downrating or throwing dirt at it. It's a matter of taste as well as consideration for others who are enjoying stuff I'm not into.