Omg she has so many skills: sewing, painting, cooking, stalking, flirting... There's NOTHING she can't do hahaha
OMG THIS! the interesting thing about this is that because we didn't get to know Eun Su at the beginning of the story, she can literally be anything. The writer had soooo much freedom in that dept. I went from "ohhhh so she can paint and cook?" to "Actually, what do I know about her before all this mess happened?"
So whenever they show a new skill, I'm like "yup! of course she can do that." hahahahaha
A great and clear story, perfect blend of genre, good direction, quirky cinematography, and a wonderful, memorable performance by Nana. I do love the performances of the cast overall. Easily one of the best rom-com this year.
This was delightful! Fun dialogue, perfectly paced, and wonderful character dynamics. It's exactly what I need for a quick break from Kdramas and Cdramas.
Man, Tientsin Mystic and its cliffhangers! Two issues for me this season; pacing and the villain. These two are the weakest elements of the story for me. The plot had a lot of potential and I enjoyed the case each episodes. I love the performances of the cast! Gu ying is definitely my fave this season, such a beautiful and kickass character.
What makes this show a great family drama is that it has a clear understanding of its genre.
The storytelling is strong and effective in narrating the purpose of the story, which is essentially to ask the audience what does family mean to them. This has been the central theme of the show and we see this asked repeatedly by the characters themselves. By exploring the life of the Kim family, the writers opened a way for us to examine our own family dynamics and seek our own definition of a family.
It's a highly character-driven story and one that is well-thought of. The main characters weaknesses, strengths, internal conflicts and goals were shown and used effectively to drive the plot and emphatize with the characters. You don’t always have to agree with them, but at least you know the place they’re coming from.
The drama is also full of subtexts used to create deeper meanings in the story. For ex., one of my favorite scenes in the entire show was the dialogue between Eun Joo and San Shik in ep. 10 about taking responsibility. There is another layer in Eun Joo’s words beyond what she was saying on the surface level. Once you became aware of that, it adds to the emotional impact of the scene.
I know this kind of drama isn't every one's cup of tea. Personally, I believe this is one of the best written stories in Kdrama this year :)
Ok, I’m in the episode 8 and up to now I haven’t seen a proper explanation to why Chan Hyuk didn’t tell…
That's a good observation and a fair point. Chan Hyuk could have told her the truth earlier. He is at fault on that. Eun Hee had the reason to be angry at him and act the way she did in that moment, and you're right that she didn't need to apologize for that. But, I do also feel that Eun Hee's apology has more to do with herself than with Chan Hyuk. I believe that she had to do that in order to be at peace with herself and let go of the past. They were close friends for a long time and her relationship with him is a part of her life that she feels unsettled with. Hence, maybe, the reason why the writer decided to reunite them again.
You're not the only person to mention twilight feels!
I see! Maybe it was the mood and tone of the show . The first time I heard the music score and the editing of the flashbacks. I was like. WAIT. Twilight?
The music score of this series is so good and by far my fave aspect of the show. A mixture of eerie, creepy, lonely, angsty and romantic. It totally elevates the storytelling. Also, I find that Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye-Ji both have beautiful and enigmatic eyes that instantly draws you in the scene and captivates you. Story wise, I want to see the backstory behind Moon Young parents.
Lastly, and weirdly, the romance section lowkey gives me Twilight feels. For some reason that I can't explain. Idk maybe it's just me. Great and solid show so far.
This was cute and sweet. It's over the top, cringey, and ridiculous. But, that's what makes it absolutely hilarious. No drama etc. It was just adorable and fun to watch.
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So whenever they show a new skill, I'm like "yup! of course she can do that." hahahahaha
The storytelling is strong and effective in narrating the purpose of the story, which is essentially to ask the audience what does family mean to them. This has been the central theme of the show and we see this asked repeatedly by the characters themselves. By exploring the life of the Kim family, the writers opened a way for us to examine our own family dynamics and seek our own definition of a family.
It's a highly character-driven story and one that is well-thought of. The main characters weaknesses, strengths, internal conflicts and goals were shown and used effectively to drive the plot and emphatize with the characters. You don’t always have to agree with them, but at least you know the place they’re coming from.
The drama is also full of subtexts used to create deeper meanings in the story. For ex., one of my favorite scenes in the entire show was the dialogue between Eun Joo and San Shik in ep. 10 about taking responsibility. There is another layer in Eun Joo’s words beyond what she was saying on the surface level. Once you became aware of that, it adds to the emotional impact of the scene.
I know this kind of drama isn't every one's cup of tea. Personally, I believe this is one of the best written stories in Kdrama this year :)
But, I do also feel that Eun Hee's apology has more to do with herself than with Chan Hyuk. I believe that she had to do that in order to be at peace with herself and let go of the past. They were close friends for a long time and her relationship with him is a part of her life that she feels unsettled with. Hence, maybe, the reason why the writer decided to reunite them again.
Lastly, and weirdly, the romance section lowkey gives me Twilight feels. For some reason that I can't explain. Idk maybe it's just me. Great and solid show so far.