Cho Na

The case for the first two episodes, the school bullying, seems cliche since a lot dramas have that issue whether in the present or past. But it seems school bullying is a big issue in SK and the trauma causes people to commit suicide. Every case is different tho, so far I see to Ep 8 they're not connected but the main plot. Some characters in the beginning maybe lack depth but they have character growth.

The one I told you in my last comment: if Joon Woong is their son, will copy another Kdrama. Sorry, I didn't mean to stalk you, but I looked up at all your list (CW, completed, dropped, on hold, not interested), and it's not there. So I can't tell you which one because it's a big spoiler for that drama. You can guess tho, I'll answer yes or no ;D

Your CW list? You can make a custom list with the drama you partially watched but don't have time to finish it. Make a note in that drama about the summary you watched so when you pick it up again you don't have to re-watch the previous episodes. From CW list you can move it to On Hold or PTW. While waiting for the new episodes of the currently airing you can binge the ones from your list.

Yeah, there was sometime that the child actor Park Sang Hoon, who played as the young Joong Gil, his character was labeled as 'Mysterious Boy' in some sites (not MDL), that's how people came with the theory that Joong Gil is Goo Ryun's son. Plus people said the actress looks too old for Lee Soo Hyuk to be his romantic partner. Then someone on MDL comment put 2 article links in Korean that confirmed that the child actor indeed played as the young Joong Gil.

I don't really want Joon Woong to be their son, because if yes that revelation will copy another Kdrama and people will criticize this one as a copycat, not using an original idea. I saw you haven't seen that drama so I won't tell you which one, since that is a big spoiler ;D

'unique' and 'refreshing' are MDL tropes 🤣

No, Goo Ryun cannot be Joong Gil's mother. I saw you have watched till Ep 6. So, you have seen the episode in which during Joseon era there is a young couple. In the cast list, the child actors played as young Goo Ryun and young Joong Gil's respectively. And they were married in that scene. Don't worry, by Ep 8 there is a shift towards revealing the main plot ;D

I just realized your pfp is Lee Soo Hyuk ;D

I think most Kdramas go downhill because they have to fill the traditional 16 episode format. If the main story doesn't take 16 episode to finish, then the rest is filler. But for case-by-case dramas like this, usually the pace is pretty good, because little by little they reveal the main plot along the drama while entertain us with the individual cases. I have seen similar formula like this, for example in Dr. Romantic 1 and 2 and I was not bored at all ;D

Another good thing is that the individual cases, although the same mission to save someone who wants to kill themselves, but they have unexpected situation, like Ep 7 with the virus which the RM Team has to guess who wants to commit suicide, and Ep 8 with finding out the culprit behind group suicide plus ethical dilemma. Both situations are not in previous episodes which are surprisingly refreshing and unexpected

Oh yeah, it's really good. It has 8.6 rating on MDL, quite high for a Cdrama. It has a strong bromance, perseverance to achieve a goal (the e-commerce was looked down way back then), and the characters are hilarious. There are also love stories but not overwhelming.
You can read my recap here. But it's my first article, so it's not as good as the ones now ;D
https://mydramalist.com/article/cross-fire-a-gaming-e-sport-drama-everyone-can-enjoy-011015503

Yes, I first saw him in Brightest Star in the Sky. Ha, I recognized your pfp: Lu Han! Did you watch Cross Fire? I started writing articles from recapping about that drama, because I just couldn't get over it, it's sooo good!

It's actually not a review but more first impressions, but I really hope by the end of the drama MDLers will give review similar to this. It means things don't go south but get better ;D. I love how the main secrets have started unravel after watching Ep 8 ;D

As I expected, usually at the half of the drama (Ep 8 of 16) the main plot becomes clear. Now Joong Gil knows Goo Ryun has something to do with his past (in his nightmare) and tells her so. I believe they didn't remember each other initially, although I suspect Jade Hwang knows about them? The one that also interesting that Joon Woong becomes aware of the team's goal, aka his teammate's need. He remembers she says she comes from hell and Ryung Goo only works 8 hours. I believe with his curiosity to know about his teammate further, we get to know their past ;D. Are you excited? The main plots unravel with a good pace ;D

Wow I didn't know that one, lol.

Mine too! I'm glad I wait till that episode to write this article, as you see I put pics from that episode the most ;D. I think the older guest actor is really convincing with conveying his character, I saw him in other supporting roles but not as memorable as his role here. The younger version is not bad either. For the story itself, not much of action or supernatural. They just sitting there and listening to him is very touching, and keeping him company till the end is probably the most meaningful.

You will wait until 21st May? ;D

In the Webtoon there is zero romance. My guess is the drama probably will pair Goo Ryun and Joong Gil, but so far not sure just a hint.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. What I meant by supernatural is the RM Team's way to prevent the suicide. I hope it clarifies.

Yeah, it's also quite interesting that actually in the drama there's a pov that everyone who kills themselves go to hell. I wonder if that perspective is in the Korean culture or belief system.

Probably I miss something... when did she scold him. My impression is she's afraid of him and avoids him as much as possible, since he always mocks her, her team, and their missions.

Why do you think the drama is a sympathy tear jerker bait?

When I started this drama, I thought it would be melodrama because of the theme. I was actually surprised it uses a lot of comedic scenes, way more than other Fantasy dramas (hence the epilogues). I think it wants to keep the balance, as the drama's mission is not how to heal (it takes more therapy and actions than a few words), but how to make people aware of the seriousness of suicide, specifically in SK

Thank you! I just watched Episode 8 and his acting is really good in that episode ;D