Prison is not really a place where mental health can improve, it's worse..although you can take a break from social…
That's why, they are always encouraged to invest. So I do hope that, he has a nest egg somewhere or owns a few buildings like most Korean celebs that he can sell off. He has been in the industry for long enough to have invested,he's not a newbie.
I understand that Eunkyung's divorce is not the only main plot of this drama, there are other key plots that the…
I said the same thing too, it seems like that "scandal" was the only driver of intriguing makjung drama. It's better to have 1-2 episodes to tie lose ends. Instead they have 4-6 episodes left with no real conflict. The cases and the office drama lacks the necessary conflicts. If you know you're doing 16 episodes, pace it so that there's filler episodes full of unnecessary padding.
No... Trust me it wouldn't count as plagiarism. The law is a lot more narrower than that. This is from someone…
Fair Use Interpretation: Fair use is a legal defense, not a right. It’s interpreted differently depending on the context and jurisdiction. Fair use often covers commentary, criticism, parody, and educational purposes, but these still fall into a gray area.
Rights holders might still dispute whether a use is truly "fair," leading to a takedown or claim.
No... Trust me it wouldn't count as plagiarism. The law is a lot more narrower than that. This is from someone…
What am I going to do after reading fair use?. Am I the one suing or the one whose ideas were ripped off.
If sued only the court of law can interpret what is proper "fair use".
Just you claiming it's "fair use" or quoting a few lines claiming that it's "fair use" doesn't mean the copyright right holder shld grant you any rights.
As long as the copyright holder doesn't even want you to use their stuff, you can't use it. This concept is applied on YouTube all the time, where the copyright tool will prevent you from posting even small sections of a video if the original copyright holder doesn't allow it.
YouTube uses an automated system called Content ID that scans videos for copyrighted content. If a match is found, the rights holder can choose to block, monetize, or restrict the video, making it unavailable, even if the uploader claims fair use.
No... Trust me it wouldn't count as plagiarism. The law is a lot more narrower than that. This is from someone…
But if the rightful copyright owner doesn't sue, then they are still exercising their rights.
Some creators just want you to acknowledge that you've used their work. They even set out rules of how to acknowledge. In that case that's not a copyright infringement. Not every creator of works will assert their copyright. Simple as that.
The things you mentioned only apply if there's an actual case brought before the courts and someone is asking for compensation.
No... Trust me it wouldn't count as plagiarism. The law is a lot more narrower than that. This is from someone…
If he mentions that he's paying homage, that's a different scenario from just using stuff and writing it off as yours. Like I said how can you compare that to this situation.
Since he acknowledges it, he leaves the choice to the copyright holder to sue or not to sue.
Tarantino is probably friends with most of those people anywhere.
This is different from when little known creators have their work plagiarized.
Thieves also don't pay homage or try to sample, they just pass off the work as theirs.
No... Trust me it wouldn't count as plagiarism. The law is a lot more narrower than that. This is from someone…
We were not talking about general ideas here since you said you studied copyright laws.
Honestly, if you knew what you were talking about it's not that hard to name one case or the "locus classicus" of copyright law.
Using examples without the legal principles established by law is kind of lame.
Besides, I already know how to use Google, why would I pay a person that can't even name one copyright/intellectual property case.
Using Tarantino is not that helpful because you don't know what sort of deals he has with those other creators , since he is a celebrated director. Much different from other people.
No... Trust me it wouldn't count as plagiarism. The law is a lot more narrower than that. This is from someone…
You read alot of copyright laws but right now you are giving me an opinion your opinion. What is your legal basis for saying that?. Do you have caselaw that establishes that point of view as a legal norm or principle ?.
How would you know what the Mangaka would do or say if they never exercised their right to sue for copyright infringement. Just because someone waives their rights to sue doesn't mean there was no copyright infringement.
Some artists decide not to sue, which is well within their rights to do. Besides lawsuits take time and money and this might be the reason why some artists don't sue.
You should be very afraid if your only credit to creativity is ripping off other people's artistic ideas and talents.
No... Trust me it wouldn't count as plagiarism. The law is a lot more narrower than that. This is from someone…
How would you know? It was never tested in a court of law. The Mangaka of Kaiji never asserted his right or say anything about the issue.
In fact the writer of Squid Game admitted that he got inspiration from several Japanese Mangas.
Inspiration also doesn't extend to copying certain aspects of the Manga. Anyone that read the Kaiji knows Episode7 S1 of Squid Game has the same game as in Kaiji. So much for inspiration.
Yeah Squid Game is a mush-up of many films/manga before it. I still think they plagiarized Japanese survival Mangas but the Japanese just didn't care enough to persue the legal route because they are confident in their own creations.
My opinion is most Korean things (film, music, dances) are very unoriginal & they have a tendency to copy stuff and sell it as their own.
The world has been gracious with them in many obvious instances of plagiarism.
It depends to your taste/preferences though. we all know that almost all k-drama using old tropes even though…
Please don't try to give me a lecture, I've watched enough dramas to be able to make up my mind. You can just scroll past my comment as it's clearly not meant for you.
As a consumer of dramas, I can voice my displeasure when my time is wasted.
We make comments so that other like-minded people can make an informed decision and false advertising is wrong. Expectations VS Reality.
A bad drama doesn't need to be entirely bad for it to be bad. Yes, it can have good parts but that doesn't mean I shouldn't critique or criticize the bad parts.
I thought this would be a normal workplace drama, with a woman challenging the patriarchy as she tries to climb to the top or gain recognition for her hardworking. Wait, that was only two episodes of the drama.
After that it's back to the old kdrama trope of obvious chaebol family secrets. Frog 🐸 was a Prince all along. Don't tell me you didn't see that one coming. Disappointed!!!
What in the ableism is this? I'm not too fond of drama/movies that portray disability as something to be rescued from or to be protected. White knighting, was too much for me.
I wasn't sure about these two at first but I have to say it was a welcome change to all the trash I read. I really needed this type of clean,pure and calm show and Taishin's weird smile which ended up making me smile too. Yeah, they won my heart in the end.
You're the one spouting "nonsense." The MC romance was developing, then disappeared midway as if their kiss and…
Haha, did you just repeat the whole message I sent to you? Running out of original ideas (hahaha). What a shame, that cheap fake useless degree that you're so proud of didn't teach you any originality I guess. LOL
Nobody cares about your comments here, we are all laughing at what an attention-seeking w...you are. Saying all sorts just to get attention. Is "supercilious" the only word you can come up with to describe my obviously superior mind? Getting kind of old by now, don't you think?
Please don't generalize and speak as if this is what all Jdramas are like. This is a very genre specific niche…
You said "Japan has a problem" as if these are the only type of stories that Japan as a country is only producing. Have you watched all Japanese dramas?. Are all their stories shoujo/Josei manga adaptations?.
Shoujo/Josei manga is an art form like Horror or Action movies. With specific clichés, tags and archetypes attached to it. People accept characters in these type of shows acting in a certain way, sometimes painfully obvious way dumb unsafe choices in Horror movies but Horror movies still get made. Don't they?.
Things to think about before....
1. Audience and Genre Expectations:
Shoujo and josei manga cater to a specific audience. Often, these readers seek escapism and wish fulfillment. The "helpless" female lead can be a vessel for the reader to project themselves into the story and experience the thrill of being rescued or having a dramatic romance.
Romantic narratives in shoujo and josei manga are often driven by fantasy and idealized versions of love and relationships. Some readers enjoy the dynamic where a more dominant or assertive male lead "saves" or guides the female lead, and this power dynamic can be comforting or exciting for them. This doesn’t always mean the female characters are fundamentally weak; they might be written to fulfill a specific romantic ideal where the story focuses on the development of the relationship rather than their individual strength.
2. Character Growth:
While some female leads may start off innocent and unsure, many shoujo/josei stories depict their growth throughout the narrative. They overcome challenges, develop their strengths, and gain agency. The romance becomes a catalyst for this personal development. The "helpless" or seemingly passive female lead might embody the insecurities, anxieties, and emotional struggles many young women face during adolescence. Instead of being weak, these characters can be seen as a mirror for the readers’ own feelings of vulnerability, societal pressure, or uncertainty in navigating relationships and life choices.
Actually, I find some internal monologues by manga characters very relatable in terms of things we don't say out loud but feel inside & suppress (haha) like your heart beating fast when you see your crush or just being nervous & imagining the worst (so relatable) etc.
3. Diverse Portrayals:
The genre isn't monolithic. There are many strong, independent female leads in shoujo/josei who take charge of their lives and don't rely solely on men. Explore works by female mangaka who often challenge traditional tropes.
While some female leads may fit the "damsel in distress" trope, shoujo and josei manga also feature a wide range of female characters with varying degrees of agency, strength, and complexity. From ambitious career women to fiercely independent protagonists, these stories often showcase diverse representations of femininity. It's important to acknowledge that not all female leads conform to the same archetype, and many narratives challenge traditional gender roles.
4. Cultural Context:
Social norms and expectations of femininity can differ between cultures. What might seem "weak" from a Western perspective could be a portrayal of traditional feminine virtues in Japan.
5.Finding Stories You Enjoy:
If you're tired of these tropes, explore shoujo/josei with strong female leads or try other manga/drama genres altogether.
Remember, shoujo/josei is a vast genre. There are stories out there that will resonate with your desire for strong female characters.
They just all don't need to be this way, some of us enjoy laughing at these totally relatable characters who represent the imperfection us in one way or the other.
The cases and the office drama lacks the necessary conflicts. If you know you're doing 16 episodes, pace it so that there's filler episodes full of unnecessary padding.
Rights holders might still dispute whether a use is truly "fair," leading to a takedown or claim.
If sued only the court of law can interpret what is proper "fair use".
Just you claiming it's "fair use" or quoting a few lines claiming that it's "fair use" doesn't mean the copyright right holder shld grant you any rights.
As long as the copyright holder doesn't even want you to use their stuff, you can't use it. This concept is applied on YouTube all the time, where the copyright tool will prevent you from posting even small sections of a video if the original copyright holder doesn't allow it.
YouTube uses an automated system called Content ID that scans videos for copyrighted content. If a match is found, the rights holder can choose to block, monetize, or restrict the video, making it unavailable, even if the uploader claims fair use.
Only a court of law would determine Fair Use if the copyright holder decides to sue. So give it rest.
Some creators just want you to acknowledge that you've used their work. They even set out rules of how to acknowledge. In that case that's not a copyright infringement. Not every creator of works will assert their copyright. Simple as that.
The things you mentioned only apply if there's an actual case brought before the courts and someone is asking for compensation.
Since he acknowledges it, he leaves the choice to the copyright holder to sue or not to sue.
Tarantino is probably friends with most of those people anywhere.
This is different from when little known creators have their work plagiarized.
Thieves also don't pay homage or try to sample, they just pass off the work as theirs.
Honestly, if you knew what you were talking about it's not that hard to name one case or the "locus classicus" of copyright law.
Using examples without the legal principles established by law is kind of lame.
Besides, I already know how to use Google, why would I pay a person that can't even name one copyright/intellectual property case.
Using Tarantino is not that helpful because you don't know what sort of deals he has with those other creators , since he is a celebrated director. Much different from other people.
How would you know what the Mangaka would do or say if they never exercised their right to sue for copyright infringement. Just because someone waives their rights to sue doesn't mean there was no copyright infringement.
Some artists decide not to sue, which is well within their rights to do.
Besides lawsuits take time and money and this might be the reason why some artists don't
sue.
You should be very afraid if your only credit to creativity is ripping off other people's artistic ideas and talents.
In fact the writer of Squid Game admitted that he got inspiration from several Japanese Mangas.
Inspiration also doesn't extend to copying certain aspects of the Manga. Anyone that read the Kaiji knows Episode7 S1 of Squid Game has the same game as in Kaiji. So much for inspiration.
My opinion is most Korean things (film, music, dances) are very unoriginal & they have a tendency to copy stuff and sell it as their own.
The world has been gracious with them in many obvious instances of plagiarism.
As a consumer of dramas, I can voice my displeasure when my time is wasted.
We make comments so that other like-minded people can make an informed decision and false advertising is wrong. Expectations VS Reality.
A bad drama doesn't need to be entirely bad for it to be bad. Yes, it can have good parts but that doesn't mean I shouldn't critique or criticize the bad parts.
After that it's back to the old kdrama trope of obvious chaebol family secrets. Frog 🐸 was a Prince all along. Don't tell me you didn't see that one coming.
Disappointed!!!
Nobody cares about your comments here, we are all laughing at what an attention-seeking w...you are. Saying all sorts just to get attention. Is "supercilious" the only word you can come up with to describe my obviously superior mind? Getting kind of old by now, don't you think?
Shoujo/Josei manga is an art form like Horror or Action movies. With specific clichés, tags and archetypes attached to it. People accept characters in these type of shows acting in a certain way, sometimes painfully obvious way dumb unsafe choices in Horror movies but Horror movies still get made. Don't they?.
Things to think about before....
1. Audience and Genre Expectations:
Shoujo and josei manga cater to a specific audience. Often, these readers seek escapism and wish fulfillment. The "helpless" female lead can be a vessel for the reader to project themselves into the story and experience the thrill of being rescued or having a dramatic romance.
Romantic narratives in shoujo and josei manga are often driven by fantasy and idealized versions of love and relationships. Some readers enjoy the dynamic where a more dominant or assertive male lead "saves" or guides the female lead, and this power dynamic can be comforting or exciting for them. This doesn’t always mean the female characters are fundamentally weak; they might be written to fulfill a specific romantic ideal where the story focuses on the development of the relationship rather than their individual strength.
2. Character Growth:
While some female leads may start off innocent and unsure, many shoujo/josei stories depict their growth throughout the narrative. They overcome challenges, develop their strengths, and gain agency. The romance becomes a catalyst for this personal development. The "helpless" or seemingly passive female lead might embody the insecurities, anxieties, and emotional struggles many young women face during adolescence. Instead of being weak, these characters can be seen as a mirror for the readers’ own feelings of vulnerability, societal pressure, or uncertainty in navigating relationships and life choices.
Actually, I find some internal monologues by manga characters very relatable in terms of things we don't say out loud but feel inside & suppress (haha) like your heart beating fast when you see your crush or just being nervous & imagining the worst (so relatable) etc.
3. Diverse Portrayals:
The genre isn't monolithic. There are many strong, independent female leads in shoujo/josei who take charge of their lives and don't rely solely on men. Explore works by female mangaka who often challenge traditional tropes.
While some female leads may fit the "damsel in distress" trope, shoujo and josei manga also feature a wide range of female characters with varying degrees of agency, strength, and complexity. From ambitious career women to fiercely independent protagonists, these stories often showcase diverse representations of femininity. It's important to acknowledge that not all female leads conform to the same archetype, and many narratives challenge traditional gender roles.
4. Cultural Context:
Social norms and expectations of femininity can differ between cultures. What might seem "weak" from a Western perspective could be a portrayal of traditional feminine virtues in Japan.
5.Finding Stories You Enjoy:
If you're tired of these tropes, explore shoujo/josei with strong female leads or try other manga/drama genres altogether.
Remember, shoujo/josei is a vast genre. There are stories out there that will resonate with your desire for strong female characters.
They just all don't need to be this way, some of us enjoy laughing at these totally relatable characters who represent the imperfection us in one way or the other.