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Amastris Dratwka
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There are too many storylines going on at once. They could probably condense this down. Not enough time with any of them to capture my complete interest. I want more OTP time but that seems like a useless request. The "intrigue" topics are recycled BS that have no value to entertain me.
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Still a bit slow but at least we are making progress towards the heart of the story by the end of this episode.
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They've dragged this out too much, I'm in fear of losing interested. At least they ended with some sort of connection because, for 2 episodes, it felt like two completely separate stories in one drama.
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Introverted Boss Episode 2
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I'm gonna be honest, even pretty or good-looking doesn't make me even want to like or understand any of the characters here. The whole setup is loathsome and irritating. If it wasn't for the few 30 second cute scenes from later episodes, I think I'd be dropping this here and moving on. I'm cringing watching this and want to FFWD but it's at the beginning so if I do that, I won't understand a damn thing that's going on... so I'm actually playing games of HearthStone in the background, since of have dual monitors just to get through this and praying it does actually get better and the short cute scenes are worth running through the rest of this crap. Right now, there isn't ONE character, not ONE that I even like at all for any reason, nor am I sympathetic or empathetic, although Hwan Ki's character is probably the one I feel the most sorry for...because of his father...but his weaknesses are so annoying, I just want to send him to a small island so he can be with himself and calm the f down. *sigh*
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I did enjoy the lead actors. They did what best they could do with a horribly troubling script/plot.
Query me this: How can her father not exist simply because he is no longer required in the webtoon but Kang Chul can exist now outside of it even though he's just a cartoon character? Why does her father have to not exist in the real world? If he doesn't exist in the real world than she cannot exist either. He has to exist in one of the two places for any of this to be plausible... far worse than that is the idea that her father was somehow sacrificing himself. NO, he wasn't. He was just doing what he has done the entire drama, be a self-loathing, pathetic, weak human being who loves to wallow in his on depression of uselessness. He just finally gets the courage to do what he has wanted to do from the beginning: kill himself.
Although our main couple end up together, he was perfectly unsatisfying, because, to be honest, there was really no other plausible direction for the writer to take. No one would have been okay with a weak father like her's survive while Kang Chul ends. They storm MBC and burn down the building. ...I just think there was a solution just as legitimate that would have let everyone survive... but for some reason this writer enjoys the dreariness of melo.... It's really too bad, because this could have been so much more than this flat, uninspiring troupe that was laid out before us.
Query me this: How can her father not exist simply because he is no longer required in the webtoon but Kang Chul can exist now outside of it even though he's just a cartoon character? Why does her father have to not exist in the real world? If he doesn't exist in the real world than she cannot exist either. He has to exist in one of the two places for any of this to be plausible... far worse than that is the idea that her father was somehow sacrificing himself. NO, he wasn't. He was just doing what he has done the entire drama, be a self-loathing, pathetic, weak human being who loves to wallow in his on depression of uselessness. He just finally gets the courage to do what he has wanted to do from the beginning: kill himself.
Although our main couple end up together, he was perfectly unsatisfying, because, to be honest, there was really no other plausible direction for the writer to take. No one would have been okay with a weak father like her's survive while Kang Chul ends. They storm MBC and burn down the building. ...I just think there was a solution just as legitimate that would have let everyone survive... but for some reason this writer enjoys the dreariness of melo.... It's really too bad, because this could have been so much more than this flat, uninspiring troupe that was laid out before us.
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Now this just one big hot mess. Now of it makes any sense to me even if I am okay to suspend logic. There are no rules, the writer just has them going in and out and around as they see fit to the extent that I'm completely lost on the rules, and what's actually going on. ...and I certainly cannot see a proper endgame now that they keep repeating the same theme: Kill Kang Chul and anyone he loves. At this point I've lost all sentimentality for our couple and think that the best thing to do is just cut their losses. Let's just wipe the slant clean and let Kang Chul jump into the Han River of abyss and be done with it. I think at this point, everyone would be much better off. Either that or give him cancer. It works in Japanese dramas, maybe it'll work here.
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So, one more episode that proves Yeon Joo's dad is a POS with no good qualities or character other than he can draw really, really well. Letting his alter ego run rampant and destroying everything. What a worthless individual. Feel sorry for Yeon Joo that she's had to deal with it... but based on her attitude, she doesn't really give that much of a care. She's more interested in the life and death of the man she created in her dreams.
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Okay, the only thing confirmed by this episode is the Yeon Joo's dad is a complete and utter waste of a human body. He stole his daughter's idea, then warped it into some thing to revert to when beating himself up is not enough, he can beat up on Kang Chul and make him worthless along with him... and now is alter ego has warped as well, and turned this in to a horror drama instead of a mere melo.... *smh*
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I am absolutely in <3 with the acting coming from Krist and Singto. Absolute perfection in every awkward moment. Both are supposed to have never liked a dude before... and it shows. The show their emotions so well, and the writer of this novel captured the reality of being human. It's just amazing how it all fit together. The Kiss was the bomb. I first I thought it was another emotionless, let's get this over with, kind of K-Drama kiss, but when I read the subs, understand the context and take it moment by moment, it couldn't have been more real and perfect. It's the first time doing this, it was a surprise attack coming from the wifey of all people, and the husband was like "you just stole my thunder". ...but it ended with the husband being very, very clear whose on top in this relationship... and Krist, whoa.... seriously, his ability to change his facial expressions is nothing short of miraculous. From one set of frames being the hazer and a badass, to the next set of frames literally looking like a princess being handled by her suitor... he didn't even look like himself at all. I was utterly amazed as I have been with each and every unfolding episode. These two noobies just keep getting better with age like a fine wine. They're going places... whether in something new, something not BL, or a Season 2, I'll be interested in seeing them in anything they do. They really have been just that good.. and for Thai actors, that's seriously saying something. Good Job, Boys!
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This is the most contrived piece of work I've watched in a long time. I was prepared to suspend my logic because, well heck, from the 1st episode I couldn't help thinking in my head, "I ought to be singing 'Take On Me'.. someone must have caught a glimpse of that 80s MV from A-Ha and decided it was worth making a series out of..." problem is that it has about as much development of characters and plot as the MV, which as you know, isn't much at all. Trying to move this thing forward without a full plot concept from the outset has now required the writer to go beyond the realm of suspended logic to completely absurd and tragic. You know this was going to happen when you got so many sweet kisses right from the onset. A writer thinking that these things will cover for the lack of plot. I remember a lot of the hype when this came out, so I guess to some extent the writer was right... but that only gets you so far, then people relax and once that happens the questions come out... starting with:
"What is the point here???? Where are we going with this???? Because I'm not following it very well."
"What is the point here???? Where are we going with this???? Because I'm not following it very well."
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I'm not sure what's going on but somewhere before she starts getting chummy with those 2 girls I feel asleep.... I think it was during all the talk, talk about the hospital.... Wasn't really understanding the swirl of conversation. Too much too fast.... and not interesting enough to make me pause to catch up and read it.... ...I stopped it because I know I'm missing things that'll give meaning to other stuff later on... or I'm hoping that' the case, otherwise, why bother??? So, I'll get some rest and try it again later on.
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I had the opposite reaction to this first drama. OMG! Bitchslap? And again? Kick to the gut? I'm a 2nd degree black belt in taekwondo so I"m absolutely not opposed to badass chicks but her attitude was 100% offputting. I actually really disliked her character at the beginning and had to hold myself from shutting it off by reminding myself over and over, "this is a flashback", she'll become nicer at some point... hopefully sooner rather than later..... The arguing and girlfights over nothing were a totally turnoff. Being a badass doesn't have to come with losing your dignity.
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Love in the Moonlight Episode 7
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Okay, cute way to officially jump start their romance. He's friends with her first. Likes her for her brains and spunk. That moves on to officially deciding he doesn't care anything about her background, including her gender in order to pursue a love with her. Thus, the have solidified a true and pure love... heck he's even mad at her for going to gisaeng house made him mad and he just spends his time alone in the flower garden reading. ;)
...and about that kiss... Yes... I'm gonna say it. It looked a bit awkward. It looked the way you'd expect it to look if an older cousin kissed his younger cousin out of curiosity. There was determination, and that moment you "brace yourself" because you know it's incoming... but once you get a feel for it, you kind of settle down. I suspect they had to do it more than once for the angles... and it was apparent... Some angles looked more, shall I say, "relaxed" than others.... So this gets me interested how it came to the censors being upset that they were being "indecent". It couldn't possibly be just merely her age being 17 and the age difference, which is 6 years since he's 23, I think. That would just be awkward. You'd know not to watch any love story dramas with girls in it younger than 18 if you like your couples to at least kiss at some point in the drama. ...but I digress... because, in the end, I'm thinking of Bo Gum's interview where he says they were timid with each other in the beginning, because even though there's an age gap and he's older, she's actually his Sunbae and he had to differ to that seniority she has, and rightly so, she deserves that kind of respect. I found it amazing that she took the initiative, because of his shyness with her, to approach him and script read with him and eat her meals with him in order to develop a closer bond. Kudos to her to know how to get to the heart of the matter. But, in the end, they both said it brought them closer together but in a sort of brotherly/sisterly kind of vibe. It can't be comfortable to KISS your "brother", even though it's acting, like that for the first time. So, yeah, it kind of shows that they slowly warmed up to each other.... which is absolutely brilliant on Yoo Jung's part, because it makes the progression of their relationship just feel so plausible and real. Good job guys on your acting. Yoo Jung is just an all out pro. I have so much respect for her!
...and about that kiss... Yes... I'm gonna say it. It looked a bit awkward. It looked the way you'd expect it to look if an older cousin kissed his younger cousin out of curiosity. There was determination, and that moment you "brace yourself" because you know it's incoming... but once you get a feel for it, you kind of settle down. I suspect they had to do it more than once for the angles... and it was apparent... Some angles looked more, shall I say, "relaxed" than others.... So this gets me interested how it came to the censors being upset that they were being "indecent". It couldn't possibly be just merely her age being 17 and the age difference, which is 6 years since he's 23, I think. That would just be awkward. You'd know not to watch any love story dramas with girls in it younger than 18 if you like your couples to at least kiss at some point in the drama. ...but I digress... because, in the end, I'm thinking of Bo Gum's interview where he says they were timid with each other in the beginning, because even though there's an age gap and he's older, she's actually his Sunbae and he had to differ to that seniority she has, and rightly so, she deserves that kind of respect. I found it amazing that she took the initiative, because of his shyness with her, to approach him and script read with him and eat her meals with him in order to develop a closer bond. Kudos to her to know how to get to the heart of the matter. But, in the end, they both said it brought them closer together but in a sort of brotherly/sisterly kind of vibe. It can't be comfortable to KISS your "brother", even though it's acting, like that for the first time. So, yeah, it kind of shows that they slowly warmed up to each other.... which is absolutely brilliant on Yoo Jung's part, because it makes the progression of their relationship just feel so plausible and real. Good job guys on your acting. Yoo Jung is just an all out pro. I have so much respect for her!
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Love in the Moonlight Episode 5
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I really get annoyed with the on going push of the triangle. Cockblocking push ass second leads who use someone's kindness to get what they want are irritating. I hope this doesn't go on for another 2 or 3 more episodes. The repetition of "ALMOST" getting found out and the 2nd lead covering gets tired and boring.
Besides, there are so many things that are compatible emotionally with the CP and Ra On that makes them interesting to watch together, not just their cutesy act. They have some scars that would make them understand each other well. But what does Yoon Sung have with Ra On except that he insinuates himself into her life and the ONLY reason he does it is that she's a female, and intriguing and not like all the other girls who fall all over him... she's not interested in him or being girlie or beautiful for him. He has the classic case of wanting something he cannot have... and once he's done playing, what's he gonna do??? It's not a true friendship like she has with Lee Young.
Besides, there are so many things that are compatible emotionally with the CP and Ra On that makes them interesting to watch together, not just their cutesy act. They have some scars that would make them understand each other well. But what does Yoon Sung have with Ra On except that he insinuates himself into her life and the ONLY reason he does it is that she's a female, and intriguing and not like all the other girls who fall all over him... she's not interested in him or being girlie or beautiful for him. He has the classic case of wanting something he cannot have... and once he's done playing, what's he gonna do??? It's not a true friendship like she has with Lee Young.
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Descendants of the Sun Episode 6
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I have to say that this episode dragged out a bit for me. I didn't really like the overacting on making the earthquake seem really bad. You didn't need to go there for the viewers to understand the situation. All the medical team standing over one dead man to discuss the concept of emergency rescue life saving was a waste of precious time. In these situations, no one has time to have a philosophy lesson. Get busy and get to work. There are 1,000s there, you don't even have time to think about taking it all in.
The bromance was off the charts in this episode. Actually the 2 couples and their interactions amongst each other is just really, really good. I like it when the women go at it, the dudes hang out, and they have their down time with the women they love.
In this episode, we see that "absence makes the heart grow fonder", which really solidifies that this is an epic love because otherwise it would be "out of sight out of mind". When you realize that you're gonna love the person whether they are by your side or not, then it takes away all your defenses. Now, not loving the guy because you don't get to spend time with him means less. This is when you just wish to savor every second and moment you have with this person and fully understand "life is too short to let the sweet moments pass you by". I'm really glad that she's finally realized this fact. As for Si Jin, he never, never, ever changes. He loves her. He knows it. He admits it. He respects her. He lets her go. It still doesn't stop him from caring, and it never will. He doesn't work that way. He's dedicated, loyal, persistent, and committed. That's just the kind of "good guy" he is and one you realize you shouldn't let go. Men aren't made this way as much anymore.
I think Myung Ju's dad is coming around. If he isn't and it's just my imagination, he should. There would be no better, more committed man to turn his daughter over to by Dae Yeong. PERIOD. He would also get the added benefit of having a son-in-law completely respectful of you as a father and your status. The only conflict he would ever have are the ones he creates for himself. Dae Yeong would 100% always respect his father-in-law and his position.
Looks like next week will be a whole lot more over dramatization, but at least I'm certain of one thing, and one thing only, Yoo Si Jin won't die. You can be sure of that one!
The bromance was off the charts in this episode. Actually the 2 couples and their interactions amongst each other is just really, really good. I like it when the women go at it, the dudes hang out, and they have their down time with the women they love.
In this episode, we see that "absence makes the heart grow fonder", which really solidifies that this is an epic love because otherwise it would be "out of sight out of mind". When you realize that you're gonna love the person whether they are by your side or not, then it takes away all your defenses. Now, not loving the guy because you don't get to spend time with him means less. This is when you just wish to savor every second and moment you have with this person and fully understand "life is too short to let the sweet moments pass you by". I'm really glad that she's finally realized this fact. As for Si Jin, he never, never, ever changes. He loves her. He knows it. He admits it. He respects her. He lets her go. It still doesn't stop him from caring, and it never will. He doesn't work that way. He's dedicated, loyal, persistent, and committed. That's just the kind of "good guy" he is and one you realize you shouldn't let go. Men aren't made this way as much anymore.
I think Myung Ju's dad is coming around. If he isn't and it's just my imagination, he should. There would be no better, more committed man to turn his daughter over to by Dae Yeong. PERIOD. He would also get the added benefit of having a son-in-law completely respectful of you as a father and your status. The only conflict he would ever have are the ones he creates for himself. Dae Yeong would 100% always respect his father-in-law and his position.
Looks like next week will be a whole lot more over dramatization, but at least I'm certain of one thing, and one thing only, Yoo Si Jin won't die. You can be sure of that one!
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