Eleison

SK's ex was also so adamant he hadn't cheated on her and didn't seem guilty at all when SK's mom asked him point blank. Of course, he still could have been lying, but I thought that was a bit odd that he seemed so relaxed about that question.

I agree! Definitely has slice of life vibes. Whenever they focus more on the family and screentime is shared between the leads and their parents' stories or the people/friends near them it is more slice of life than mere rom-com or melodrama.

Seung Hyo's mom seems to really like Seok Ryu, though? I haven't picked up on her having issues with Seok Ryu at all, but maybe I've missed stuff...

YES. It always confuses me when people complain about Kdramas being predictable and having all the same tropes and cliches. Kdramas are just written that way, just like when you watch a horror movie you sign up to get scared. If you don't want/like predictable then don't watch Kdramas. 😅 Don't expect something from the genre it doesn't give.

That said, if you do want new, spicy, fresh and completely different and unexpected, stick with Western-made "Kdramas" (i.e. Netflix, Disney +, Prime, etc.) and you'll likely get much less "predictable" stuff.

Right?! So good. 🥰

Is the tone similar to Move To Heaven or more like Racket Boys? Or something entirely different?

Try Under The Queen's Umbrella if you haven't seen it; he's lovable and someone you wholeheartedly root for in that drama. It'll reset your perspective of him. 😂

I'm sorry if I came across like I was upset or defensive, because I didn't feel that way at all. Sorry! I just wanted to point out some other perspectives because I don't see it the way you do. And of course, I respect your opinion. Just offering another take! ☺️

Oh so kind. ☺️ Enjoy the Frog! 🫡

True, it's just interesting since I'd consider the dangers associated with heavy drinking and excessive smoking would both be pretty serious, but there's SO much drinking shown in Kdramas and almost no smoking shown. I think the U.S. tends to treat them more similarly in entertainment; it's just an interesting censorship choice!

Also, when I visited Korea (Japan, too), I was shocked by how much smoking there was. 😬

I liked it right away, but got more engaged after Episode 3 and then fell in love around Episodes 8-10 and continued to love it up to the end. It's just an amazing drama! I rarely LOVE sageuks; I'll like parts of them, but almost never the whole thing. This is the only one I can say I love and it's the only one I've rewatched multiple times without getting bored. There aren't glaring plot holes, noble idiocy, ir stupid breakups, and no suspension of disbelief is ever required. It's well-written, ends very sweetly, with everyone getting the justice they deserve without rushing the ending or episodes getting.l slow from 10-15. It's a fun ride from start to finish with and incredible FL, comedy, deep relational connections, beautifully poignant moments, tragedy and inspiration.

Watch it! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Great, thank you!!

Oh, for the individual episodes? I should try that. :) I love it when writers theme things carefully. Castaway Diva had great theming with perfect titles for each episode, too.

Also, it's confusing, too, because sometimes Netflix seems to partner (from what I can see) with cable or networks (like with Love Next Door or Under The Queen's Umbrella, etc.) which I will often enjoy, but other times it seems to release it's own stuff (like Squid Games or My Name or A Killer's Paradox, etc.--are those examples of OTT?) which are the dramas I rarely like. Do you know anything about those distinctions because I think I'm still confused about how those are released, too? For those dramas I listed last, I often feel like Netflix hijacks the genre to make it more "Netflix" or "Western audience friendly."

I haven't seen many Kmovies (just a handful, carefully chosen) but I have heard they're much more graphic and explicit than Kdramas (though Kdramas will usually err on the violent rather than the sexually explicity or bawdy side if given an extreme to lean towards, wouldn't you say?).

Yes, Hogoo's Love and also Reply 1988 and 1994 (? I forget if I've seen 1997 or 1994, haha) felt a bit racier than normal, for instance, but I ended up loving the themes and character arcs in Hogoo's Love and Reply 1988 (didn't care for the other Reply, though) so it didn't deter me and I ended up loving them overall. Even when Kdramas have innuendos they're still usually milder and done in better taste than Western stuff (though D.P. was too much for me; I found it very unpleasant to watch) but every now and then I still get surprised. 😅

I don't necessarily mind them trying to bring awareness to female orgasms being important in sex (it's an important thing for people to talk about and address!), but it just felt so randomly private and intense for a Kdrama to address. 😆

Thanks for explaining, this is SUPER helpful. :) I'm going to save your post somewhere so I can refer to it again for reference. Thanks again!

Thank you! I appreciate you providing more info! :)

I suppose we'll find out. :)

Maybe I'll check that out!

I see. Thanks!

But maybe this means they'll actually develop the romance over the full 16 episodes rather than having them date by Episode 8 and giving them a breakup at the end and patching it back together in the last or second to last episode after the breakup or time skip? (Kinda like in Dr. Romantic 2 or Weightlifting Fairy?) That'd be kind of nice!

And I think they'll both have real feelings for each other when they get together. ☺️