Yes they do. Too much western attention can be bad as well. Matter of fact I absolutely HATED how Squid Game got…
Oh my gosh yes! That really bothered me too. It was a blatant ripoff of as the gods will and many others. The whole drama just became ironic at some point. The point of the show was that capitalism and greed kills. But yet how much merchandise came out of the show? How much merchandise was sold and marketed to children as well? Then they make a real-life version of the show?? They're literally proving the point of the show while at the same type being completely ignorant of it.
Yes they do. Too much western attention can be bad as well. Matter of fact I absolutely HATED how Squid Game got…
Oh my gosh yes! That really bothered me too. It was a blatant ripoff of as the gods will and many others. The whole drama just became ironic at some point. The point of the show was that capitalism and greed kills. But yet how much merchandise came out of the show? How much merchandise was sold and marketed to children as well? Then they make a real-life version of the show?? They're literally proving the point of the show while at the same type being completely ignorant of it.
I've been watching asian dramas and movies since 2013. By this point, I've seen hundreds of the same storylines, plots, tropes, and specific type of looking actors. Though I consistently switch around from which country I feel like watching a series from, korea has quickly become the last one I end up going for. Asian dramas were fun to get into for the originality, focus on human stories and relationship development (not just lust and attraction, but genuine love), and to explore the culture. But kdramas have just become more diluted as they cater to western preferences, get higher budgets and use that for bigger shows with less focus on complex dialogue and good screenplay; they focus on being trendy. Now new kdramas trend and then fade out because kdramas aren't made original to become classics, but copies of all those that came before them.
Do yourselves a favor and try watching some jdramas as they focus much more of human stories, relationship and character development, and originality (just as all humans are unique). Jdramas haven't changed much since western influence, so they still hold true to reasons why I came to love asian dramas.
It doesn't have as much plot as the first season, but the characters are still great with amazing chemistry. It feels a bit awkward in the first episode, but it's still so fun and full of heart fluttering moments.
I didn’t read everything u said but I did read the first lines and tbh not all bullies should have backgrounds…
If you read my whole comment, you may have understood what I meant....
The difference with this is that when he lost his memory, his entire personality changed. Meaning his base natural instincts were kind and polite. Only when he gained memories did his personality change. Meaning the experiences of his life changed him. It's the nature vs nurture concept. If his innate nature was kindness, what made him into the bully he became later.
Did the ML kill someone. How can I like the FL if she starts dating her dead BFF boyfriend like immediately after…
He indirectly causes her friend's death, but that wasn't his intention. He did aid in helping his friend clean up a murder scene, but he didn't kill them either.
He's not supposed to be a good guy, he's very morally grey leaning towards evil. But it's an empty evil? Like he doesn't try to hurt people, because he simply doesn't feel empathy and sympathy like others. He just doesn't mind if they do get hurt.
It's a melodrama, so it's gonna be messy. If you enjoy rom-coms or sweet and gentle ML's, this one may not be enjoyable for you.
Rewatching this after six years and wow it's still amazing. I think that Kim Moo Young is one of the most unique, complex, and intriguing characters I've seen. They paint him as this "bad guy" who has a very odd set of morals and ethics because of a troubled life, but I don't think it's just that. I think that he has a personality disorder due to trauma. I think that he has antisocial personality disorder.
ASPD symptoms that he has include: lack of empathy and remorse, an inability to understand or feel emotions, manipulation, an ability to act and lie, etc.
So him saying "teach me" in the show is him truly saying teach me how to feel and act like "normal" people. Because for him, those things aren't natural.
Now this is one of the most real couples I've seen in dramaland. The leads felt like a couple from the first moment the met. The actors had amazing chemistry and it wasn't the type of fire that burns out but is a steady and constant warm flame.
Their physical intimacy was that of a real couple. Playing with each others hair, laying their hands on each others sides or knee, holding hands, etc. There were so many small touches that I think show more than explicit scenes. They felt familiar and comfortable with each other. You could see the physical trust and love they had. They felt like genuine love.
Of course there's dumb stuff because it's a web series, but if you want to see a great and real couple, watch this.
Okay sooo, Yan Ci’s role was pretty dark but his acting was pretty good. The show is a perfect example that…
I think that not everyone needs a romantic love in their life to be happy. He needs time to get over his love for someone that he's loved his whole life. He now has her back in his life as a friend and has Yu Zhou as a friend as well. He needs time to cope, move on, and adjust to finally having a support system by his side.
The people that are rating this so low are the ones that want her to end up with the toxic ML. Just because it's fiction doesn't mean that the FL should deal with mistreatment. The ML had issues he needed to deal with, instead of taking it out on her.
You'll enjoy the show if you watch it knowing she ends up with the kind 2nd ML.
This was really good for a modern Chinese web series. It has a pretty original screenplay, has good emotional aspects and psychological concepts, and doesn't follow your typical plotlines.
The ML is young and immature so he's unable to express himself properly and he's unable to cope with his grief. He takes that out on the FL and unlike typical dramas, she draws the line. She chooses the second ML who is kind, gentle, and respectful. She chose the one who would treat her right. It doesn't really appear that she ever had romantic feelings for the ML, but she cared for him deeply and felt loss over their friendship. The ML eventually learns how to deal with his grief and how to appreciate the friends that he has as he grows older.
For a web series, this is a solid 8. The ending is a bit lackluster, but the originality, quality acting, and three dimensional leads made for a great web series watch.
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Do yourselves a favor and try watching some jdramas as they focus much more of human stories, relationship and character development, and originality (just as all humans are unique). Jdramas haven't changed much since western influence, so they still hold true to reasons why I came to love asian dramas.
The difference with this is that when he lost his memory, his entire personality changed. Meaning his base natural instincts were kind and polite. Only when he gained memories did his personality change. Meaning the experiences of his life changed him. It's the nature vs nurture concept. If his innate nature was kindness, what made him into the bully he became later.
He's not supposed to be a good guy, he's very morally grey leaning towards evil. But it's an empty evil? Like he doesn't try to hurt people, because he simply doesn't feel empathy and sympathy like others. He just doesn't mind if they do get hurt.
It's a melodrama, so it's gonna be messy. If you enjoy rom-coms or sweet and gentle ML's, this one may not be enjoyable for you.
ASPD symptoms that he has include: lack of empathy and remorse, an inability to understand or feel emotions, manipulation, an ability to act and lie, etc.
So him saying "teach me" in the show is him truly saying teach me how to feel and act like "normal" people. Because for him, those things aren't natural.
Their physical intimacy was that of a real couple. Playing with each others hair, laying their hands on each others sides or knee, holding hands, etc. There were so many small touches that I think show more than explicit scenes. They felt familiar and comfortable with each other. You could see the physical trust and love they had. They felt like genuine love.
Of course there's dumb stuff because it's a web series, but if you want to see a great and real couple, watch this.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLbHF3-UFDDY0z43t87xvTdeJ_wIBV6B
You'll enjoy the show if you watch it knowing she ends up with the kind 2nd ML.
The ML is young and immature so he's unable to express himself properly and he's unable to cope with his grief. He takes that out on the FL and unlike typical dramas, she draws the line. She chooses the second ML who is kind, gentle, and respectful. She chose the one who would treat her right. It doesn't really appear that she ever had romantic feelings for the ML, but she cared for him deeply and felt loss over their friendship. The ML eventually learns how to deal with his grief and how to appreciate the friends that he has as he grows older.
For a web series, this is a solid 8. The ending is a bit lackluster, but the originality, quality acting, and three dimensional leads made for a great web series watch.