Hmm... since you mentioned BOF... I got something to say, lol! But first things first: congrats on your first article, what an insightful one! BOF is the third drama I watched since I was born in dramaland. BOF is purposely set up for the SLS and the Kdrama did a darned good job to plot this comparing to the other HDY versions. Even only in the first episode when the drama introduces us to the F4 characters we should have already fell for the Second ML. The FL Jan Di meets and falls for the angelic SML Ji Hoo first before meeting ML Joon Pyo. Us the audience is given a delicious fanservice of dramatic slo-mo scene of Ji Hoo putting his white shirt on compares to the pampering of the spoiled Joon Pyo served by myriad of servants. Even their hairstyle difference already persuades viewers to choose sides ;D. Luckily as Asian romantic dramas evolve we see more and more kindhearted and gentle MLs. But interestingly, the evolution also makes more and more sly and pushy SMLs. A fascinating phenomena in which you or other writer probably want to take that as an idea to write as an article ;D I myself tend to watch romantic dramas in which the second leads, both SML and SFL, don't have romantic interest at all towards the main leads. At least I don't have to skip/FF scenes and enjoy the particular dramas more. Your take on Female Lead Agency is very interesting, and thanks for your keen observation as I am usually are not aware neither bothered by the lack of the agency in characters (having watched The Legends and TMOPB).
Dear Jojo, whoa... finally I got to see this article!!! You must be as happy as the girl in the first GIF (⌒.−)! Thank you for being our lovely editor and to write this long-awaited article. I am sure to give this link to anyone asking me about writing articles. So, 300-500 words and 1/2 inch length scroll bar? OK, noted. And yes, please write a second part of it, we appreciate your effort to make us better writers. ❤️
Initially I wanted to watch TCL because of the actors and the costume/setting/cinematography. I put it on hold until it's completely subbed. So I was ecstatic when I see this recap to get some preliminary understanding of the drama. However, I stopped in my track when I read your explanation of two parts of drama. To me that screams bad editing. A good drama should have interwoven main and side plots together blended nicely to keep audience interested until the final episode. Thank you for writing such exhaustive article. At the end of the day it gives me a decision to make: I'm not interested to watch it :D
Honestly I like The Heirs. Probably that is my first and only time watching Park Shin Hye. The drama amazes me too: the main leads can run on foot for a looong distance! Having lived in the area for some time, I measured their running distance from Malibu to Hollywood, California is about 69 kilometers/42 miles/15 hours! I posted my admiration of their physical endurance in the Feed section a year ago, complete with Google Map for scientific proof ;D
My "Everyone Seems to Love Them Except Me" List:SPOILERS NATURALLY :)#4 Blah-villera. This supposedly heartwarming…
OMG... your post is HILARIOUS!!! You should write an article about your "Everyone Seems to Love Them Except Me" list. Especially those dramas you mentioned are new dramas. Will definitely cause some riot in the comment section ;D
Oh you mean drama withdrawal? Yeah, i notice that when I watch a drama when it's currently airing since I also involved in the comment section and waiting for the next airing/subbing, but not much withdrawal when I binge all in a few days, not enough time to get attached ;D
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Luckily as Asian romantic dramas evolve we see more and more kindhearted and gentle MLs. But interestingly, the evolution also makes more and more sly and pushy SMLs. A fascinating phenomena in which you or other writer probably want to take that as an idea to write as an article ;D
I myself tend to watch romantic dramas in which the second leads, both SML and SFL, don't have romantic interest at all towards the main leads. At least I don't have to skip/FF scenes and enjoy the particular dramas more.
Your take on Female Lead Agency is very interesting, and thanks for your keen observation as I am usually are not aware neither bothered by the lack of the agency in characters (having watched The Legends and TMOPB).