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Indeed... thanks, that was the point I wanted to make!... What you state as zero romance might not be a zero, just subtle... but when it is an absolute zero, it's less satisfying. Did you see any on my list you'd class as zero... maybe there's a glimmer somewhere?

Yes, well played Japan, they were awesome, too many great players in the team with Otani and more. Too strong.

Understood, makes sense. Must-win game for SK... they might be wishing they watched dramas instead by the end, let's see!!

I don't mean any offence. You're a matter of fact type of guy, we're not on the same wavelength. I don't want to talk about nude scenes, at all. I tried to explain using an instance you brought up that wasn't gratuitous, and you just thought I was talking about tits, so I'm disappointed with myself that I failed to communicate. It also disappoints me you didn't try to understand the point I was making to the OP, my fault again.

There has to be romance (or a form of love/relationship, maybe family etc.) to get me engaged in a story. Love is part of our souls - it has to exist to give meaning, purpose and warmth to the protagonists. I find it harder to get involved when there's just a character on a mission, doing stuff, overcoming personal struggles etc. but... it depends. So even sans typical romance themes, the best films have it in some form or another - everyone could have a different interpretation of romance... I don't know if you've seen Moon by Duncan Jones, it has no 'romance' but the protagonist has a wife and daughter and they play a role in the narrative. So when I think of romance it's a very wide spectrum for me. Another example is Safe, starring Jason Statham - one of the best action films I've seen, no 'romance' but he's motivated by the inexplicable urge to protect a child, it changes the dynamic completely.

Dramas without such connections feel like something's missing - Stove League's an example - great story, but a triumph that left me feeling empty, a hollow victory if you like, week in, week out, never really gratifying, then it ended.

I think I had a point when I started, I can't remember what it was now, I digressed.

The scene where Mr Ji floats in space whilst echoes from his past play out. It was the first time I've seen the experience illustrated in such an effective way, it was poignant.

You mean Oasis, I agree - I can't watch stuff like that unless I'm in the right mood - it's going to be frustrating, I also am watching for the cast.

Crash Course in Romance.

Are you looking down on drama fans? I can't scroll all the comments into view, I think I saw one where you explained your position. I don't think I share your view though.

Nobody said ugly, except for you. You're the first. Freudian slip? Everything else has been said, even though you didn't understand it, no point repeating it.
Why are you so mad, is it narcissistic rage?

No, I've stated her character's age was late 30s

I'm really not talking about this movie, I know nothing about it, and I hope that her character is aged ~45+.

Try not to jump to premature conclusions. I don't see Jeon Do Yeon as a tits and ass actress, you have to look at the context of the comment to see my point, if you're still obdurate, I can't help that.

Stereotypes or type casting is when an actor repeats at least one common trait in multiple films until they're known by that trait. Therefore I don't see how you can possibly mention Kim Go-eun as a comparable. I'll just say that Eungyo is one of the best films I've ever seen, her contribution was immense and everything that took place was not only essential to the narrative, but galvanised it; the movie had only one weakness that detracted nothing from its overall power - a true work of art. No idea about Kim Tae-ri, I've never seen her in anything at all... but since she's young I suspect she hasn't made a series of nude films either, so maybe another incomparable?

Taking into account the direction of the comments thus far, I'm surprised you want to raise Eungyo as an example of nudity from thin air - rather than age? That was the overriding theme, after all. Up to you though. The arguments on this page are about age. My argument is that JDY was too old for the part she played in CCIR. Due the way CCIR went, it looks like this article prompted some to muse over whether they'd like to see a relationship between her and JCW.

Or should I say 'prevenge' since no crime's taken place in the past

I'd jump for joy at getting a second chance, screw revenge, I'd make the most of it and meet new people - like you say!

The Monday-Tuesday audience is a tough crowd, dramas start with a handicap at the start of the week.

What's a squeaker? Mr Choi started calling her noona after a while, but it conflicted with the original set-up. I think they really thought they could get away with passing her off as 10 years younger, as you say, the writing made no effort to address it at the start, quite the opposite... Mr Choi saying "you look too young to be a mom" was probably an in-joke, but quite baffling.

Everyone has standards - only idiots will deny it, to look cool in front of others. My standards for a character in her late 30s is to look like that's her age, or thereabouts.

The hair, makeup and wardrobe departments didn't do anything to help out either - if they're so precious about undermining the character, they should have cast an actress of the appropriate age to begin with.

It totally depends - 'film' is not a genre. In film and drama, the issue for me is casting an actor appropriate to the age of the character they're playing. I don't care what the character does or what style the film/drama adopts, as long as I can believe it. Why can't I say this without people getting touchy that I'm calling her old?

Do you think she quit the handball team when she was 35?

Crass. She'll just get stereotyped as a tits and ass actress. Wouldn't that piss you off more than the people that aren't going to watch it?