The ending has me screaming, not in a good way. I expected to see Taehyung but instead I see what's his name. My sister was yelling in the background, talking about, "When we say we have second lead syndrome, we don't mean this guy. Why are you doing this in shows that we didn't ask for??? Shows like True Beauty, where the second lead is loveable, is where I want to see this!"
Honestly, is it possible to get main lead syndrome in a show about the main lead????
I liked that she went to jail. This type of dramas ends up too often with main lead not in jail and outsmarting…
I feel like too many dramas rely on the murder trope and not in a good way where it's an exciting reveal. I feel like it's lazy because Sarah knew she was impresonate her. Like she WANTED her too especially with the two dresses، letting her be in the fitting room, wanting her to get medical treatment under her name, etc so the fact the end result is that she didn't realise how "delusional" she was, is just disappointing. If only she was using her to basically a con like how she did with the other people, I feel like it would be a great ending. Like you said, someone else is the killer so the detective gets what he wants but not the results that he would be happy with while she gets away with it, again.
No because if she gets out the jail she will begin conning again because as she said, there is no satisfaction.
She chose jail than to ruin her brand name. I would love to see her continuing con. That's the whole point I'm rooting for her. I don't want her in jail, I want to be entertained.
Yes, everyone got what they wanted so if there’s no victim, is it really a con then? It’s morally questionable…
This is my favourite part of the whole story because is it a con if there was no victims? And it dives into the psychology of what it means to actually con especially when she pointed out that all these other brands probably use cheap labor too and selling it for high price because of brand value. She just did something similar by creating a rumors. So the business itself is legit, the method wasn't.
I liked that she went to jail. This type of dramas ends up too often with main lead not in jail and outsmarting…
Which drama were the main lead avoided jail? I want to watch those. Not enough of them are outsmarting the system enough.
One of the reason why I don't find the ending as satisfying is that she killed the girl. With shows like these where the lead is smart, I wish the writers would make them smart enough to avoid killing and actually trying to find another way to win. Since she is a con artist, I wanted her to win by conning till the end. I feel like it's lazy writing when the writers chose to result in murder to "end the show".
While the ending was a little bit unsatisfying (thank god it wasn't a disappointment like all the dramas that came out last year), I love how she truly DID give almost everyone what they wanted in a way. From the NOX CEO, to the chairwoman, to the husband, the detective, etc. She knows how to read people.
And I can't believe I'm saying this but I love evil women. I really wanted her to win at the end and even though she technically won, it was not enough. I needed her away from jail. Ironically, I feel like this is who everyone thought the female lead in Dear X was. They thought she is doing manipulation the way Sarah Kim did but the reality was, she didn't.
I love the visuals, I love the personality of both the leads, I love how both of them interact with each other, I just love love love how refreshing it feels to just see them on screen.
Idk should I give this another try? I've been seeing people say it's good but I genuinely had to pause from the cringe after like the first 10 minutes. Does it get better?
I'm super excited to see this one because we haven't gotten the Europeon setting for these shows. It's always take place in Joseon which genuinely changes the whole story for some reason with these adaptations so I'm HAPPY to see this style.
My only disappointment is that Remarried Empress gets the adaptation. I'm not going to spoil it for those who haven't read it but I hope Actress Seyoung doesn't get the hate directed to her for playing this character. This characters have literally changed the trajectory of manhwa history and created a extremely popular and VIRAL HATE. She recoined the insult of trash + name that is everywhere in the manhwa community.
Oh my god, Mr. Pei... He is such a sore loser yet somehow is able to be charismatic despite taking loss after loss after loss. He is always so snarky, got a strong comeback as if he is superior winner but the reality is, he plays underhanded and still loses. Like you are relying on money and connection to win because Xiao Yi is better than you in every step of the way. Yet... Yet... There is an unexplained charisma in the actor who plays him. I enjoy seeing him be utterly pathetic because he always counter it and loses AGAIN just to try again. Somehow he works hard yet not lmaoooo a weird combination.
i also hate that the crew was blaming her for lost eye contact, but it had nothing to do with misogyny. Hiro is…
It did seem like he was the bigger star with the way they were groveling over him but it didn't feel that clear especially with the way they were talking about how he wanted to use her fame to push himself forward.
Excuse me? EXCUSE ME? When he started pedalling that bicycle and let out one of those balloons, I was like, he can't be seriously making her ran around the whole place until the balloons finish?? But apparently, that was his plan. I'm so glad Hojin was upset by the whole charade and helped her out. If this was a real reality dating show, I just know all the women would have been MAD MAD that he pulled such stunt. And the fact the staff were blaming her for him losing the eye contact. Pure misogyny.
Omg... Why is the red flag second lead getting to me? It's been a while since I've liked one. He have potential but it's a shame he doesn't have any screen time to create a bigger impact.
On the other hand, Xiao Yu looks so bloody adorable. I know he is a grown man but he is styled in such a cuddly way and the hair strands just makes him look like a big teddy bear. It's kinda funny that his appearance feels a little in contrast to his personality during the scenes when he is at home, wearing just a sweater, plain white shirt and trousers.
We still haven't forgiven the husband. Everyone was appalled.
I'm trying to not read the comments section because I just started it and I'm way behind the newest episode but I'm so glad to hear everyone was appalled. I wanted to know it wasn't brushed off because so many things are happening in this show.
I need to hear what you guys think about this episode. That douchebag industrial park guy just slapped the married friend... My girl, of course, slapped him back for his inappropriate behaviour but how do we feel about the husband? A part of me was disappointed that he didn't defend his wife because wtf? Your wife just got slapped by this man, YOU SHOULD SLAP HIM BACK but all he did was just trying to de-escalate. Would you guys accept if your husband stood there? Do we consider this a red flag or do we consider the situation here?
And idk why, I kept getting vibes that he will cheat on the future but I'm hoping I'm wrong and he just a guy who doesn't have the bravery and courage like his wife.
Man, Dawit is such a charismatic leader. He gives the vibe that you can trust your life on him. If he said "Quit your job and join me,." I'll quit my job and join him. The confidence he exudes and the fact he actually delivers on his word is what makes him so great.
This was a great watch, my only issue is that the Pro Bono team individually... Kinda weak. If Dawit wasn't the focus, I would have already dropped it so I wish the show elevated them more. I like Nan Hui but I need more personality, less of that doubt. My least favourite have to be the Jun U, like I understand there is power dynamics so I won't mention his flip flopping mindset but he contributed nothing. And that drags the quailty of the show. Same with Gippeum who is constantly doubting Dawit, just quality drop in the team dynamics.
Either way, I throughly enjoyed it. I haven't seen Kyungho in so long so it's a fresh air to see him again.
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The ending has me screaming, not in a good way. I expected to see Taehyung but instead I see what's his name. My sister was yelling in the background, talking about, "When we say we have second lead syndrome, we don't mean this guy. Why are you doing this in shows that we didn't ask for??? Shows like True Beauty, where the second lead is loveable, is where I want to see this!"
Honestly, is it possible to get main lead syndrome in a show about the main lead????
One of the reason why I don't find the ending as satisfying is that she killed the girl. With shows like these where the lead is smart, I wish the writers would make them smart enough to avoid killing and actually trying to find another way to win. Since she is a con artist, I wanted her to win by conning till the end. I feel like it's lazy writing when the writers chose to result in murder to "end the show".
And I can't believe I'm saying this but I love evil women. I really wanted her to win at the end and even though she technically won, it was not enough. I needed her away from jail. Ironically, I feel like this is who everyone thought the female lead in Dear X was. They thought she is doing manipulation the way Sarah Kim did but the reality was, she didn't.
My only disappointment is that Remarried Empress gets the adaptation. I'm not going to spoil it for those who haven't read it but I hope Actress Seyoung doesn't get the hate directed to her for playing this character. This characters have literally changed the trajectory of manhwa history and created a extremely popular and VIRAL HATE. She recoined the insult of trash + name that is everywhere in the manhwa community.
Oh my god, Mr. Pei... He is such a sore loser yet somehow is able to be charismatic despite taking loss after loss after loss. He is always so snarky, got a strong comeback as if he is superior winner but the reality is, he plays underhanded and still loses. Like you are relying on money and connection to win because Xiao Yi is better than you in every step of the way. Yet... Yet... There is an unexplained charisma in the actor who plays him. I enjoy seeing him be utterly pathetic because he always counter it and loses AGAIN just to try again. Somehow he works hard yet not lmaoooo a weird combination.
Excuse me? EXCUSE ME? When he started pedalling that bicycle and let out one of those balloons, I was like, he can't be seriously making her ran around the whole place until the balloons finish?? But apparently, that was his plan. I'm so glad Hojin was upset by the whole charade and helped her out. If this was a real reality dating show, I just know all the women would have been MAD MAD that he pulled such stunt. And the fact the staff were blaming her for him losing the eye contact. Pure misogyny.
Omg... Why is the red flag second lead getting to me? It's been a while since I've liked one. He have potential but it's a shame he doesn't have any screen time to create a bigger impact.
On the other hand, Xiao Yu looks so bloody adorable. I know he is a grown man but he is styled in such a cuddly way and the hair strands just makes him look like a big teddy bear. It's kinda funny that his appearance feels a little in contrast to his personality during the scenes when he is at home, wearing just a sweater, plain white shirt and trousers.
I need to hear what you guys think about this episode. That douchebag industrial park guy just slapped the married friend... My girl, of course, slapped him back for his inappropriate behaviour but how do we feel about the husband? A part of me was disappointed that he didn't defend his wife because wtf? Your wife just got slapped by this man, YOU SHOULD SLAP HIM BACK but all he did was just trying to de-escalate. Would you guys accept if your husband stood there? Do we consider this a red flag or do we consider the situation here?
And idk why, I kept getting vibes that he will cheat on the future but I'm hoping I'm wrong and he just a guy who doesn't have the bravery and courage like his wife.
This was a great watch, my only issue is that the Pro Bono team individually... Kinda weak. If Dawit wasn't the focus, I would have already dropped it so I wish the show elevated them more. I like Nan Hui but I need more personality, less of that doubt. My least favourite have to be the Jun U, like I understand there is power dynamics so I won't mention his flip flopping mindset but he contributed nothing. And that drags the quailty of the show. Same with Gippeum who is constantly doubting Dawit, just quality drop in the team dynamics.
Either way, I throughly enjoyed it. I haven't seen Kyungho in so long so it's a fresh air to see him again.