DramaKakes

i liked this so much more than soundtrack #1. the chemistry was so much stronger.

I loved this. I think it did exactly what it set out to do which is craft a really successful romance around the idea of being known. For some reason, people latched on to its portrayal of fans but it was never set up as a commentary on fan culture or idol life. From the jump we met two characters who weren't truly known by the people in their lives; who kept huge aspects of their inner selves secret and separate. The show as about the importance of forging connections and letting people in. The idol/fandom aspect was just the setting.

I'm curious what theme you thought it was attempting to tackle... It was pretty clear to me the theme was about the importance of being truly known. They both needed someone to know them and accept them as they truly are. It was a romantic setup about forging connection from the jump.

The beginning and end of every episode is fire. And then the middle is ... not.

I don't think the gap is as wide as people like to think between Korean and American audiences. (And all audiences tbh). Shows made for network tv in Korea (like SBS) are subject to broadcast standards and shows made by Netflix, Disney+ etc. simply aren't. Korean TV creators aren't catering to Americans but rather finally have platforms available to tell stories that could never find a home on broadcast.

You did not say you haven't watched it and why are you answering someone's question about the show if you haven't watched. You're out here calling people stupid and wrong when you are literally factually wrong about the situation on the show. And in this context, the difference between adoption and being married in is that the adoption is secret. One of these guys thinks they're blood cousins. And the adoption is a reveal so the audience ALSO thinks they're blood cousins until the end. Step off, child.

what have they done kim jaeyoung's face???

This series was lovely. So many of these criticisms are flat out inaccurate. If you skipped or fast forwarded scenes you didn’t actually watch the show.

the irony in repeatedly implying i'm unintelligent when you've yet to write a single coherent comment. farewell indeed.

lol your diatribe isn't worthy of my attention. you should be embarrassed by how condescending you're being.

Bruh I'm not reading all that. If you think the Japanese minister of transport should be given significant screentime, I implore you not to write TV.

This was officials in Korea arguing with officials in Japan. None of those men were significant characters nor do I expect any of them to return.

... this isn't even right? their dads are brothers. but Iljo is actually adopted. That's why they're not blood related. But Jeonghan didn't know that til near the end.

...me coming to read the comments because i'm 30 minutes in and bored watching these men argue...

If you like a character driven story, this has some of the best writing of the year. You're not going to get jail breaks or psychopaths or car chases or explosions. But if you have patience, intelligence, and some media literacy skills it's an exceptionally rewarding journey.

mmm. i don't know yet. she's definitely giving mpdg.

So much relied on coincidence rather than character. Junseo’s final actions only happened because the show was ending, not because it made sense for him to do that at that time. The transplant thing didn’t need to be there at all. Rena, Junseo’s mom, Seung Hui, and Ahjin are all very similar characters. It was all a lot of style over substance.

Haha thank you. I agree he's adorable!!

I think a lot of people are mistaking good acting for good writing. This was well acted, it was not particularly well written...

There is such thing as a foolproof plan in fiction. Because the writer can make it so. Trying to flush a hat down the toilet was stupid. Keeping the journal was stupid. I just think she consistently under-thought her plans - including marrying Do Hyuk.