Isooganghyun

I only watch kdramas but thanks for the rec!

the one drama of hers I'm not interested in watching and they make a season 2 out of it :'(
wish they'd made a season 2 of memories of alhambra instead

well, chemistry is an entirely subjective element; I personally felt none, so to each their own.

Man, am I glad this is over. One of the worst rom-coms I've seen in so long. I only finished it because I hate dropping dramas and because it had actors I cared about. What a waste of Kim Bum, Ahn Hyo Seop and Yoon Jae Chan. It's such a shame they couldn't have picked a better script...

The writing was aimless and sloppy. I felt like I was watching filler scenes waiting for the central plot to unfold until the drama ended. The main leads had 0 chemistry, their entire relationship was a cringe-fest, really. Both of their personalities were so unidimensional and stagnant. The supporting cast was wasted in more ways than one; Jae Chan had a more pivotal role in Twinkling Watermelon even though he was part of a bigger friend group in that drama. But good writing can make every supporting character shine with his own side-plots. Here, most characters could've been written out of the show without it hindering the story. Kim Bum's character was sadly useless; I've never seen such a second male lead being underutilized and basically forgotten in a drama before. Second leads usually have such an impactful presence that even rivals the male lead's sometimes. Yet here, he felt like a puppet propped up every now and then to give us goofy smiles and vibes. I'm so disappointed. He deserved so much better. I'll probably re-watch law school to feel better lol... I miss my Han Joon Hwi

This drama felt like it often forgot about many of its characters, only to prop them back up every now and then to hide its carelessness. Every scene felt shallow and pointless, the resolution of the main plot was rushed and anti-climatic...Don't get me started on the insufferable female character acting like she's cute

Some will say oh but it's a romcom, don't take it so seriously, as if this is our first time watching one. Romantic comedies can, despite the hackneyed lovable tropes, remain engaging, captivating, sweet and humorous if properly written. Doctor Slump is a prime example; the leads had beautiful chemistry and a gem of a bond, their respective pasts were intricately explored and rewardingly resolved, every character had purpose...Anyway. Hope Kim Bum, AHS and YJC get better opportunities next time

oh, it's my all-time favourite drama :') I re-watch it once or twice every year, with the change of the seasons 🖤

absolutely wholesome and soul-filling, thank you for such a simple yet most satisfying drama
and the last episode is just what I hope for in dramas; when the climax is in the episode before last, we get to enjoy a finale that's all about the emotional denouement and the new beginnings, instead of the rushed endings most dramas are into for some reason

I fell in love with this quartet and their bantering friendship, and it's a crime that we didn't get to see more of it. These are the dramas that deserve more episodes, yet it's the cliché cringe-worthy ones that get 12-16 episodes these days

The friendship, the sea, the cozy island setting free from the robotic city lifestyle, the food...It felt like this is what we all secretly wish for. Peace, quiet, nature and good company.

special shoutout to the male lead's best friend, who was a breath of fresh air and always brought the goofiest of smiles to my face. He should've been introduced from the beginning :') hope to see more of all of them in different projects. At least Sang Jun will be back in the summer with flex x cop 2

Surprisingly my favourite drama so far this year. I'll forever die on the train of underrated yet healing dramas (this, love all play, a piece of your mind, and such)

I love it so much, I hate that it's ending tomorrow
Hopefully the final episode will show those two's new beginning together

It honestly depends on your genre preferences, but I personally adore it! If you like mellow, slice of life, wholesome, uncomplicated plots that are just about dialing down and straying away from the robotic city life, I think you'd like it. It's very straightforward and direct, without the fanfare of a million side-plots or an enormous cast, the focus solely being on the two main characters who are sort of finding solace in each other and in diving as a shared passion/hobby. It won't be winning any awards because it's not your mainstream type of drama, but I love it, t's uplifting. The episodes are really short (30min), so give the first two a try to see if it's your cup of tea :)

the queen would've been a more compelling female lead
and the prime minister was way more interesting than the male lead too
I love Jieun but her character was insufferable from beginning to end in this
I finally forced myself to watch the last two episodes just because I hate dropping dramas
The only drama I've loved of bws is record of youth. Now that had authenticity and emotion. The lead trio (bo gum, so dam and him) really delivered. It's a shame he doesn't get good lead roles

absolutely love this
I love how low-budget it seems, because the simplicity of it allows them to tap into authenticity, unlike most dramas nowadays, which have so much going on, so many flashy attires, special effects, etc. that it all just feels like noise
This drama on the other hand is so simple and genuine, it truly feels real. I can genuinely believe that those two characters exist on that island and their journey's quite wholesome. I'm also really glad Sang Jun finally got his lead role, and the female lead is really adorable

still can't believe she skipped flex x cop season 2 for this
whether it was her agency's decision or hers, what a disappointment

so they're basically rewriting ganghyun and isoo's exact dynamic but with this new female lead, whose description is basically a copycat of ganghyun's

This is one of the dramas I'm looking forward to the most! The premise is really unique because all the bullying kdramas I've seen were understandably from the perspective of the students, the victims of said bullying, where the adults are mostly nonexistent or play an incredibly passive, background role. It's similar to how the police are portrayed in detective fiction that centers around an amateur detective. But this one's different; the main characters ARE the adults, so we'll be privy to this shift in point of view, to get the missing perspective that's always omitted from such stories. It'll show what will happen if the adults in the room aren't just background characters/extras letting the bullying unfold without consequence. What if the adults actually do try to stop it? How will that change the course of these students' future? What if the revenge story isn't orchestrated by the victim this time, but by the adult who puts a stop to it before it escalates? What if the bullies do get punished by the rightful authority figures, and relearn to fear instead of dismiss them? I think it's a much-needed drama in this era of submissive teachers and egotistical students. I can't wait!

I agree that people have been brainwashed into believing it's a worthless position, but just because many do doesn't mean I will subscribe to their twisted notions. I will continue to respect these women immensely as they're literally the backbone of families and societies. And I will respect any woman who chooses that role because there still are many out there who value their family more than a career, and choose to devote themselves entirely to their children and husband.

I won't allow people to belittle such amazing women, nor turn this man's words into a travesty when he was simply responding with honesty and transparency. If anything, he respects these underrated women a lot more than his accusers, who clearly regard stay-at-home mothers with unwarranted disdain

Like I said, he has a right to seek to marry the woman he wants, just like everybody else. None of what he said is insulting to women. I completely respect his view, and I deeply respect stay-at-home mothers. They will forever remain unappreciated by Western societies, but their work and devotion is the foundation upon which generations are built. A man who actually acknowledges and respects their role is actually a rare gem. It's ironic, really. People think he's disrespecting women when in fact he demonstrated respect toward the portion of women who are most severely and unjustly looked down upon: housewives and stay-at-home mothers.

The cruelest irony is that the women screaming sexism at this are in fact the ones disrespecting their own kind; if they themselves didn't think lowly of stay-at-home mothers, they wouldn't have seen anything wrong with what Seo Joon said.

Except he never said that about women. I read his interview, so stop putting words in his mouth. He has every right to seek to marry a woman who would be a stay-at-home mother as long as she is on the same page and her priorities align with his. Just as a woman has a right to say that she seeks to marry a man with a stable job, since providing is among a husband's duties in a marriage.

He's right in saying that children very much need their mother's presence at a young age. Whether we want to admit it or not, stay-at-home mothers provide much more of their presence and warmth to their children since they're always around. He never insulted working women; he simply stated that he is looking for one who chooses to work in their household. Again, as long as both he and his wife share these priorities, you have no right to criticize his choice. If you're unable to distinguish his meaning and have misinterpreted his words so wrongfully, it must stem from western-bred insecurity. By acting so offended by the mere mention of a housewife, you're allowing people to continue to demean housewives, who very much deserve everybody's utmost respect for all of their work by the way. They are not lesser than women who join the workforce.

I'm a woman myself and I have a career requiring me to work outside of the house, yet I didn't feel at all offended by his words. I respect both women who work outside and inside the house. I hope that the rest of the world does one day too. We all bear tremendous responsibilities, and we are all worthy in our respective rights.

Respectfully, I think you should read his interview again to gain a better sense of what he meant.

Peace be upon you. I find it quite shocking that you sincerely believe that over two billion Muslims such as myself would actually believe that. I think it's safe to say that you get your information about Islam from fox news and such media that seek to brainwash the masses. Why do you think thousands upon thousands of non-Muslims from across the world keep choosing to convert to Islam by themselves every year?

About that false argument you just made, I will leave this educational video down below that addresses every angle of the falsehood pertaining to this preposterous, slanderous argument that keeps getting thrown around against Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. It's a long video, but you will watch it if you're truly seeking to understand what we believe as Muslims. And if you don't end up watching it, I only ask that you don't go around social media speaking on behalf of Muslims regarding what you falsely think we believe in Islam.

Here's the video, available to anyone looking to actually learn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gDTh-6X9vo
It's in English by the way, apart from the first few seconds.
This is a Muslim scholar I truly respect and who tackles this topic in quite an eloquent and comprehensive way.

Have a good day!
-A Muslim sister

maybe someday :)
thank you for your input!

I didn't miss it, but I chose not to watch it since I didn't feel chemistry with the male lead from the teasers, especially after coming from the high of her pairing with Park Hyung Sik who in my opinion was her best male lead to date. I'm sure Shin Hye killed it though! I saw some snippets of her character from the drama :)

It also kind of irked me how many people pretended that she finally proved herself as an actress in TJFH when she's always been absolutely fantastic and has played some of the most relatable and beloved characters to me (Yoo Hye Jung, Choi In Ha, and Nam Ha Neul especially)

Can’t wait to see shin hye again on my screen! It’s been two years since doctor slump :’) miss ya ~