Will read the book next after Heaven Official's Blessung, then maybe watch this.
The plot in the book and the show is entirely different actually so you can watch them in any order. Book's more darker, more mysterious and more action horror. Show's lighter and more fantastical.
Can anyone tell me why this show is not available in my country? I live in Poland, I have Netflix but can't see…
Netflix has numerous shows that are region locked. Kdramas are especially region locked to Asian region before they get a wider worldwide release on Netflix unless it's Netflix original. There are numerous Kdramas on Asian country ver of Netflix that aren't in Europe or America. It sucks.
It's a good drama, although not as idiosyncratically charming as similar dramas in recent times (prominent examples being Diary of a Prosecutor and Be Melodramatic) it's still great in many ways.
My favourite scene so far was the scene involving Jungwon's Mum and their acquaintances in Episode 5. The mafia game scene was such a good one. It reeks realism and homeliness. I can imagine my mum or aunts doing the exact same thing and acting the same way. Definitely a big recommendation.
On another note, I hope they do not ruin the whole Songhwa-Chi Yong thingy in favour of one of the main male leads. It'd suck because I see a lot of potential in them.
Anybody watching on Netflix?Im trying to but the quality is very off putting. On the first day it aired I had…
It's running full HD for me. Where are you from? IIRC Netflix limited streaming quality in Europe and some other countries due to server overload because of the lockdown.
Most Kdrama female leads who are not a Chaebol heiress are terribly dressed from my experience.
Not to mention, they also have the ugliest hairstyles. Some name that comes to mind are -> Ku Hye Sun in BoF, Lee Yeon Hee in Reunited World, Park Boyoung in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, etc.
I don't think Just Between Lovers is an under appreciated drama but that's just me :shrug: Be Melo got considerable…
I think Korean commercial acclaim matters infinitely more than International popularity. Because let's face it, most international viewer prolly watch these Kdramas off of sites like kissasian (i.e no revenue there) since they're not on streaming services like Netflix and their money comes from within domestic not outside. Just Between Lovers generated zero hype in SK and averaged subpar viewership of about 1% throughout its run. Hence it massively underperformed.
Be Melodramatic is indeed on Netflix but it also generated mediocre ratings in SK itself. And mostly ranked last in its timeslot throughout its run.
I also found "Be Melodramatic" to be one of the best of the year. I loved it all—writing, acting, music, and…
It's actually on Netflix already. It got added in February this year IIRC. And definitely, I guess it was expected though because it was not your typical Kdrama filled with tropes. It was unconditionally different.
I do not think Graceful Family's underappreciated. AT ALL. It achieved sky high viewership when it aired and received huge critical and commercial acclaim.
I definitely agree with Chocolate. Such a poignant drama but didn't receive much attention when it aired.
My list:
1. Be Melodramatic Amazingly written drama. Every character develops consistently, including the supporting characters, which is an incredibly rare sight in Kdrama world. It was also elevated by scenes that had the sense of verisimilitude as a slice of life. There's so much depth here. My personal favourite scenes involved the supporting characters played by Lee Joo Bin and Kim Myung Jun. But the idiosyncrasies involving all the main characters were amazing too. Definitely a huge recommendation from me. I'd rate this 10/10.
2. Diary of a Prosecutor This is another poignantly written slice of life lead by a stellar cast. It's one of those dramas that just captivates and pulls you in and never lets go from the get go. Definitely a huge recommendation.
3. Just Between Lovers (aka Rain or Shine) One of the most relatable melodramas I've seen. It's sombre, dark and full of life. Not just that but the lack of stereotypical characters and tropes makes this a must watch for anyone. There's not a lot of dramas like this one.
She caught my eye after she starred in Davichi's MV for 오늘따라 보고싶어서 그래. After that I watched a stream of dramas starring her -> Secret, Big Man, I Hear Your Voice etc.
My fave role by her though is in Search:WWW. Her role in Search:WWW is a type of female role never done in Kdramas before. Rich, smart, sophisticated and to top it off brutal and tomboyish!
My favourite scene so far was the scene involving Jungwon's Mum and their acquaintances in Episode 5. The mafia game scene was such a good one. It reeks realism and homeliness. I can imagine my mum or aunts doing the exact same thing and acting the same way. Definitely a big recommendation.
On another note, I hope they do not ruin the whole Songhwa-Chi Yong thingy in favour of one of the main male leads. It'd suck because I see a lot of potential in them.
Don't be a good guy/girl, you'll never get the girl/guy if you do.
Not to mention, they also have the ugliest hairstyles. Some name that comes to mind are -> Ku Hye Sun in BoF, Lee Yeon Hee in Reunited World, Park Boyoung in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, etc.
Be Melodramatic is indeed on Netflix but it also generated mediocre ratings in SK itself. And mostly ranked last in its timeslot throughout its run.
Maybe it's region locked?
I definitely agree with Chocolate. Such a poignant drama but didn't receive much attention when it aired.
My list:
1. Be Melodramatic
Amazingly written drama. Every character develops consistently, including the supporting characters, which is an incredibly rare sight in Kdrama world. It was also elevated by scenes that had the sense of verisimilitude as a slice of life. There's so much depth here. My personal favourite scenes involved the supporting characters played by Lee Joo Bin and Kim Myung Jun. But the idiosyncrasies involving all the main characters were amazing too. Definitely a huge recommendation from me. I'd rate this 10/10.
2. Diary of a Prosecutor
This is another poignantly written slice of life lead by a stellar cast. It's one of those dramas that just captivates and pulls you in and never lets go from the get go. Definitely a huge recommendation.
3. Just Between Lovers (aka Rain or Shine)
One of the most relatable melodramas I've seen. It's sombre, dark and full of life. Not just that but the lack of stereotypical characters and tropes makes this a must watch for anyone. There's not a lot of dramas like this one.
My fave role by her though is in Search:WWW. Her role in Search:WWW is a type of female role never done in Kdramas before. Rich, smart, sophisticated and to top it off brutal and tomboyish!