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Lol, says the person who's never been in a relationship. In fact, everything matters, people just pretend it doesn't.

I'm really wondering what the original ending to Strange Attorney Woo Young Woo was like. Perhaps the death of Attorney Jung would test the limits of her empathy, who knows what was thrown out with the bath water? If I knew it was multi season I might not have started it. The novelty will have gone if she comes back. You don't seem to understand why K-drama fans are against it. The first season's greatness appears to have been diluted so it can be dragged out. A second season's decline doesn't take much away from the first, but it disappoints the fans profoundly. It's very sad to see something great become something bad simply because executives, who only see 🤑, can't leave things alone. And it sets a precedent that most commenters on here don't want to see with K-dramas.

Dr Romantic was a follow up in title alone, sure, one actor was in both. That's actually more acceptable to me because the sequel was driven by the idea; not by a production line.

Yumi's Cells is an example of why not. Until Woong came back it floundered for 9 episodes straight, it lost its mojo. Doubt there's much appetite left for s3, personally, I'm done with it and won't be watching.

By the way, I think everyone knows the difference between Netflix distribution and Netflix-own titles. Netflix is now contending with Disney and Apple for rights, which is why it seems so desperate to stick its oar into production values of stuff it's producing - to its demise, it's losing the charm.

It thinks it needs to tailor for the American audience and it's wrong. Totally off.

One cross-over between production and distribution was MBC's Tomorrow. Netflix tried to have it dumbed-down for the Americans and it was universally hated by all, especially Koreans and K-drama fans.

What defines a hit? Just dollars? Name a great Netflix-own title from Korea (and don't say Squid Game). By the way, SG doesn't make my top 10 k-dramas, sure it was interesting and addictive, but I've no interest in s2 and don't remember it as one of the greats now that it's passed by. I'm not knocking Netflix per se, it just doesn't know what it's doing wrong... when it was younger it made the best show I've ever seen, but subsequently destroyed it with a crappy second series (not Korean) - now it's focusing too much on quantity over quality and if it wasn't broadcasting great shows from around the world I'd unsubscribe... it's stomach's grown to the point where it can't see its own cock. The Spanish Money Heist is a perfect example of how to ruin a show. I won't be watching the follow-up to Money Heist Korea either, it's been and gone, half finished, waste of my time. American producers would rather let a title decompose and rot than come up with new ideas - as a viewer I find it disdainful and insulting, even though in some cases the intentions are good, Netflix is refusing to face reality and can't shake off the ancient ideas from the past about producing content; seems they've employed people from the old fashioned TV networks that churned out series after series of the same old crap while counting the dollars - not realising the audience is turning away... the sentiment of the audience turns way before the dollars stop coming, and by the time they realise... it's too late. This is how giant companies collapse or at least head into a crisis. The head is in the sand, fingers in the ears - it needs to decentralise and let some true quality evolve naturally - because it cannot be forced.

Here's an example... there's a certain brand of Netflix music, they've had the same composer churning out jingle-like (forgettable) themes because it doesn't see the value in investing in music (or it simply doesn't have the capability to procure it), when I hear it in Netflix k-dramas I know it's not a work fully made by Korea, and then the hallmarks of Netflix influences become prevalent throughout the drama - Netflix central government has control... Now, listen to the music in a home made K-drama and compare. The Korean entertainment industry is best left to its devices, it doesn't need tweaks from Netflix. Imagine a shoddy artist from Disney colouring-in the Mona Lisa; or drawing clean lines on top of a Monet. Or a rapper adding some beats to Chopin (A year or so ago, a rap version of Pachelbel's Canon was actually made by a real life Philistine!) That's how I see Netflix.

ENA. Obviously we all know what you just stated, but thanks. Netflix pays money for broadcast and has some influence.

She's rich in A-list gold, it rubs off. No disrespect intended, but he's a reality TV star, it's the bottom rung... better than Britney's fitness trainer, but still... where I'm from, reality stars live off tabloid stories, their fame is fleeting and hangs on a tenuous thread. Regardless, I hope they have many years of happiness, I said I hoped he was nice.

They're actually not, they have poorer longevity - the dramas I remember fondly are those broadcast on Korean networks, complete stories. Netflix-own productions rank below them, they're more shallow in concept and drag on over series so not worth investing in.

Netflix again.

The only thing that disappointed me in the show was the failure to wrap things, by clearly leaving feelers out there for a follow up. A 2nd season will dilute the first... does everything half decent need to be ruined by adding another season? It'll likely pale in comparison and take the shine off a truly remarkable piece of work. By the time it's made, the audience will have moved on. I would maybe like to see a special episode, but not another season. K-dramas as complete stories is part of the charm.

You're right, if I was mad on webtoons the technical details would probably be somewhat satisfying - they're working hard on representing manhwa accurately I guess. I respect your opinion too. Also agree Baek Eo-jin is a great character.

I thought he was oblivious tbh, no clues that he twigged from the scene. This drama's clumsy character depictions paint him as a thick headed but basically kind, working class man, all in 2D. The best (not this drama) writers use psychological profiles to beef out the characters so they are consistent, entertaining and interesting. When you feel nothing much for the characters (this drama) it's usually because they're badly drawn.

If only life was a K-drama!

So many thoughts...! I also read that they already got married in New York, wonder what's true. Did she get swept away in the romance at this year's big ceremony? Or thought it's now or never? I hope he's a nice man, I mean, she's A-list gold and this brings him a lot of celebrity points, wouldn't like to think he's a gold-digger of power and money... On the other hand I'd be comfortable if Gong Hyo-jin treats him like a love toy, kicks his ass now and then... yep, scenes from dramas flashing through my head, I'm rooting for the female lead (no wait, that's a scene from the recent drama Eve with the rich wife and her servant! 🔥) My image of her is gentle and sensitive, but all top celebs need a core of steel to survive in their industry, guess she can look after herself. Why do I feel like the father in a K-drama though?? I'm such a loser fan 🤓, I've lost touch with reality, oh well, there go my thoughts of the day, I think I love Gong Hyo-jin!

The mother who seduced the father as a pretext? I mean, I'm not knocking it, it was a hot scene, but manipulative much?

It's a joke. A few commenters are musing over who'll take part in a romance, if any.

Just to let you know... I didn't read your reply

I meant it's a little simplistic. The characters beyond Sejeong's are as thin as paper, just snapshots saying words to drive the narrative or annoy the audience (for the antagonist parts)

Who's that woman in the PDs' office that doesn't do anything?

ML candidate?
No?

This is a slice of life drama if you're a 5 year old. Lol.