Guys does this have any romantic subplot? If yes I might watch s1 just before s2 comes🥰
The writer had said there will be romance between the original leads from season 1 in season 2, but now that the female lead got replaced, I doubt it. I also hope not, since it'll be very rushed if it were to happen with the new female lead. I'm also personally really attached to the dynamic between the two original leads, so I'd rather they scrap the intended romance
Are you serious right now? Just when the pain of flex x cop season 2 being made without park ji jhyun started to ebb away, now I find out they're doing village barber season 2 by replacing kwak dong yeon with some other guy. They should just stop making second seasons if they're going to constantly replace the cast who made us love the original season in the first place.
"his only hobby on his days off is gazing at the clouds" this made me think of shikamaru :') <3 I really like this premise! And I love that we're getting a drama set in an airport again after so long! Those are rare gems, and airports are my places of comfort Plus, I think those two will make a really good pair Looking forward to it!
Loving this drama!! We haven't had a good rom com in what feels like ages :') The leads are adorable together, and I love the twist about her hearing his thoughts!
Just found out it's only 8 episodes...Sigh. Why are the good dramas so short, and the boring ones so long
FINALLY news about Park Ju Hyun in a new drama!! My favourite <3 it's been too long I wonder what happened to the drama ''Newsletter'' that she was supposed to star in according to her mydramalist profile...
I find it pretty infuriating that they're trying to replicate Isoo and Ganghyun's exact dynamic with this new female lead...If the original goal was to make us forget about Ganghyun, it's pretty hilarious that they've written an exact copycat of her character to replace her. Not that this new dynamic will have a sliver of what the original leads' chemistry had, but I just find it funny that all this will accomplish is making us remember Ganghyun in every single one of the new female lead's scenes.
the other overlapping point missed is she only went that path because of a teacher purposely ruining her hard…
It doesn’t at all justify the crime she committed against an innocent teacher. Retaliating against someone who has never harmed you and destroying their life in the process can never be excused by some past trauma a person has endured.
Exactly !!!! Someone with common sense…… I don’t understand how people can see the opposite of what was…
Agreed! But the Western justice system isn’t any better tbh. They’re morally corrupt one way or another
But yeah, I really don’t get people’s hypersensitive reactions about this; they should be glad that it’s spreading awareness via a medium that will reach many
I also saw someone comment about how episode 3 promotes pedophilia and shuns female victims for reporting it?? Do people actually watch the material before throwing about nonsense? The episode addressed the issue of false accusations made by girls/women against innocent boys/men and the disastrous consequences this defamation can lead to, including character assassination, unjust public outrage, slander and the suicide of the falsely accused. How someone's takeaway message from this was the shunning of actual, real victims of sexual abuse is beyond me. If us women want to address situations in which we're victims, then we have to realize it's a two-way street.
It's been a while since I've gotten attached to a male lead in a kdrama, but this one was everything I look for in male characters. He's a strong, manly man of integrity, self-possession, loyalty, impeccable character, with a profoundly good heart. I also adore the mentor-mentee relationship he had with Han Rim and the only flaw I have to point out about the drama is the lack of development of it. That flashback of him saving her in episode 4 jolted me in the best of ways, and I wish they would've shown more of what became of them after, of him inspiring her to join the military and training her as he obviously did, since both her fighting style and catchphrases are a reflection of his. It was a beautiful dynamic that could've been explored further, and the flashback felt a bit tantalizing since it seemed like a sneak peek into more of which we didn't get to be privy to. And how it came full circle when she held her hand for him to take in the finale after he got stabbed...They even played the same song, please, they're so precious
I also love how Hwa Jin always gave the victims agency before saving them; asking them to ask him to help is such a beautiful way of underlining how they themselves took matters into their own hands to get out of their situation. I loved that nuance because it removes the idea of them being helplessly in distress as he swoops in and saves the day. He made it a point to emphasize how it was their decision to speak up and ask for a helping hand that ultimately ended their turmoil. I loved that about him; it made him selfless in my eyes, like he wanted the credit of the saving to be transferred from him to the victim
Anyway, I really loved the cast and their team dynamics, and I'll miss them quite a lot <3
the most satisfying drama I've seen in a very long time! It felt so cathartic to not only witness justice prevail, but for it to be implemented by adults on behalf of victimized students, which we never get to see usually. I'll repost the comment I had written way before the drama aired, because it shows how every one of my expectations was met without fail:
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!
> senior actor Namkoong MinReally? I am pretty sure something was lost in translation. I mean Namkoong Min…
She probably just said ''sunbae'', which is a word Koreans use in relation to someone who started working in an industry before them. It's like a honorific used to demonstrate respect toward someone more experienced in a field. It can even be used for someone younger in age, but who started working the job before you.
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
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
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
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 really like this premise! And I love that we're getting a drama set in an airport again after so long! Those are rare gems, and airports are my places of comfort
Plus, I think those two will make a really good pair
Looking forward to it!
Just found out it's only 8 episodes...Sigh. Why are the good dramas so short, and the boring ones so long
I wonder what happened to the drama ''Newsletter'' that she was supposed to star in according to her mydramalist profile...
But yeah, I really don’t get people’s hypersensitive reactions about this; they should be glad that it’s spreading awareness via a medium that will reach many
First of all, the bullies depicted are teenagers. There's a difference between a child and a teenager. You can call them minors, but not children. But more importantly, people like to hide behind chronological age and state-determined age of majority, which are meaningless. What truly matters is mental awareness; if they're old enough to realize that they're inflicting pain on someone, choose to do so willingly, and even sadistically enjoy it as they do, then there's no way they can be deemed children. Childhood is innocence, naïveté and ignorance combined, none of which the bullies portrayed bore an ounce of. And in such extreme cases as depicted, a taste of your own medicine is the unavoidable way to deal with such scum. An eye for an eye.
I also saw someone comment about how episode 3 promotes pedophilia and shuns female victims for reporting it?? Do people actually watch the material before throwing about nonsense? The episode addressed the issue of false accusations made by girls/women against innocent boys/men and the disastrous consequences this defamation can lead to, including character assassination, unjust public outrage, slander and the suicide of the falsely accused. How someone's takeaway message from this was the shunning of actual, real victims of sexual abuse is beyond me. If us women want to address situations in which we're victims, then we have to realize it's a two-way street.
I also love how Hwa Jin always gave the victims agency before saving them; asking them to ask him to help is such a beautiful way of underlining how they themselves took matters into their own hands to get out of their situation. I loved that nuance because it removes the idea of them being helplessly in distress as he swoops in and saves the day. He made it a point to emphasize how it was their decision to speak up and ask for a helping hand that ultimately ended their turmoil. I loved that about him; it made him selfless in my eyes, like he wanted the credit of the saving to be transferred from him to the victim
Anyway, I really loved the cast and their team dynamics, and I'll miss them quite a lot <3
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!
wish they'd made a season 2 of memories of alhambra instead
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
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)
Hopefully the final episode will show those two's new beginning together