Its just me but the girl the CP married is really irritating. That overly peppy attitude makes me find her annoying…
Just finished the drama and yes, I 100% agree. I couldn't like her since the moment she showed up till the last episode. She is the only character I genuinely couldn't stand the existence of. To me her personality is not cute and funny at all, and her behavior is totally unfitting for a crown princess/next queen.
Okay so apparently the crown prince and princess actually had sex that night and she is pregnant for sure and either that:
1- Crown princess lied about it for some odd reason, cause she literally didn't need to do so at all. I highly doubt she would lie with how open she is and it doesn't make sense.
2- She supposedly didn't know herself?! I mean I get that happening for a guy but a girl? And a virgin girl even? Like how come a girl can wake up after sex and doesn't realize something is different about her body, see blood (I know not all girls bleed from first time), or feels some pain or anything?! Even if it's not a virgins girl, it still doesn't make any sense.
Also she knows she is ill which makes her being pregnant more hard, and instead of 100% resting she decides to wake up every morning to run around the palace like a wild horse?! I mean really? How come she always make trouble for the prince and everyone...all cause she wanted to see him? Really? She sees him every fucking day and he literally be reading her bedtime stories and she is still horny over him and willing to risk miscarry for it lmao
Anyway episode was packed as hell. I guess consort Hwang and her son will die or something as punishment since queen dowager reveled their secrete to the queen. Consort Hwang thought she was smart, yet she ended up getting stuck between the queen and queen dowager lol poor bitch.
I know my answers will probably be answered in episode 16 but it's too late to watch it today in my country lol
Okay finished the drama and there are many things that bothered me about the characters. Not hating on the drama,…
Okay so:
1- I can't bring myself to ship the two leads at all. I love Jaehyun, he did great job, especially since it's his debut drama and the FL is also doing a very good job playing her role. Now still even though the kiss scene in Episode 9 was great. I don't feel that crazy chemistry at all.
Also the whole fact that Min Ho spent 12 years treating Joo Ah as a friend/sister, while dating many girls during that time, not showing an actual interest in her and even crushing on the rich computer engineering girl in their collage. All that time Joo Ah was single and the moment she finally shows some interest in a guy other than him, he finally has an epiphany and decide he likes her?! I'm sorry but if I was in the FL's place and my friend does that crap, I would be fucking pissed off, why?
Cause it feel selfish and childish as hell! I mean it's just like when a single mother decides to remarry or date some guy and then her child throws tantrums and get all pissed over it, cause he doesn't want to share his mother's attention with someone else. That exactly how it feels to me.
ML didn't even bother figuring out his feelings for her since before they became adults, he just dated girls around, so it's not the being in love with your childhood friend since you two were very young, but being shy about it trope. No, he literally admitted that he himself finds it odd that after all these years he finally realized that he likes her. When it seemed like she wouldn't be 100% free to waste all her time and attention on him and only him anymore.
Even when she tried to get close to that fake ass jerk oppa (Actor is sexy as fuck though, sadly his character was shit), ML got all clingy and annoying by chasing them everywhere to ruin their dates, dragging that rich girl with him giving her false messages. That shit angered me. He did the same thing the jerk senior did to the FL by leading her on, making her think he was into her, then turns out he wasn't at all.
ML also fooled rich girl, even making her confess to him, then was like "Yeah, sorry, but I like someone else..." so both of him and the senior are jerks honestly. If it was me, I would fucking reject his ass so hard, I wouldn't give two fucks about the 12 years friendship shit anymore.
And he picked one hell of a shit time to confess his feelings to her, when she made it clear that she likes another guy, then got her heart broken, ML then pop out of nowhere and be like "I like you!" like what was he expecting her to do? Smile? Be happy and flattered? Or falls for him on the spot? Couldn't he at least give her some time to get over her heartbreak over the senior at least?!
2- FL personality is kinda shitty. She can be awfully dumb, meek, and childish at times. Like that time when that guy tried t rape her, I mean the moment a stranger guy be like "Oh, lets eat somewhere out of college" you go out with him and then all of a sudden he switches from walking on a main street to some shady ass neighborhood and then a dark alley, that is the moment a girl should turn and run away full speed without saying a word, before he gets a chance to sort out his thoughts. As soon as he switches from a main road, that is your signal to flee. I wouldn't even go to such shady places with a guy I know let alone a total stranger.
Instead she just stands there looking around like a dense child, then when he makes it painfully clear that he was planning to do something bad she waste some time staring at him while standing there. Then of course the male characters end up having to save her ass and search for her, and when ML finds her she start crying like a toddler. Then he gets all guilty over her stupidity and shuts down the app he worked hard to make because of her. She is a freaking adult, I would get it if she was an actual kids and he lured her with candy or something. Even I back when I was a kid I wouldn't even allow my mother's friends touch me let alone go with a stranger away from her. Why? Cause I was taught well to not trust strangers, and as adult I know that I got to be careful all the time.
It reminds of me rape/crime cases happening in/near night clubs or bars...etc like what do you think could happen when you go to such places that are filled with drunk, wasted fucks everywhere and get yourself drunk and vulnerable there? Or go out with one of them to their apartment or something later in night for a one night stand? There is obviously some crazy prick who might try to do something heinous to you if he can, DUH! And it could lead to the girl getting murdered even.
Also how come when ML was calling her million times at the moment she was facing the creep her phone vibration wasn't audible, but when he called her back after she called him, when she was hiding behind cars, the vibration noise could be heard 3 miles away and it exposed her location to the stalker?!
They also show ML constantly having to take care of her, scolding her at times...etc all cause she is clumsy and childish...I hate this overly innocent and naïve female character trope they love to use in Asian dramas. Basically teen or adult female characters with infant brains fetish that seems to be a going on, that means that ML gotta always act like her dad, make decisions for her, and protect her all the time. Cause she is busy getting herself in trouble and danger everyday, instead of using her brain, or having a real personality.
Also why they made the FL clothes always ugly? I get she is poor and supposed to be the simple/plain looking childhood friend type and all, but being poor doesn't mean she gotta wear clothes that make her look like an old woman...like seriously some of her outfit seem as if she was sharing clothes with her grand grandmother. Everyone else looked fine and had nice outfits except her. Even the older characters had normal styles.
3- Now about the magnet couple: First off them showing off their relationship like a brand was wrong, cause it lead to gaining too much unwanted attention and people talking shit online all the freaking time.
second: I get how Jimin feels and think, but I think the only thing that truly bothered me about her that before she breaks up with Haneul she didn't tell him the shit Ro Sa told her about liking him. She should've told him so he can understand how much of a trash Ro Sa is, instead of letting him stay believing that she is a decent person. I loved that she confronted Ro Sa early on, but still she should also be honest with her boyfriend about everything that bothers her instead of letting him in the dark like a dumbass.
Third: Haneul, like I loved how always apologized, and tried his best to be a good and sweet boyfriend. He even treated Jimin brother very well even after their break up and basically became friend with Ro Sa cause she is Jimin's friend. But the moment the stupid misunderstandings and Jimin getting paranoid and upset every time he hang out with Ro Sa started, he should've just started to 100% ignore Ro Sa.
He only befriended her for Jimin's sake anyway, so why still hang out with her a lot?! To make it worse that time when he lied about being in lab and spent time in Ro Sa's apartment, instead of just telling Jimin the truth about what he was doing, like really?! He really thought that shit was okay?
If Jimin was the one hanging out with another guy, be it his friend or not, in his apartment, them being alone with each other, after tons of misunderstandings happening between them even and Jimin lied about it to make it more suspicious, wouldn't he get pissed off and maybe even beat up the other dude over it? He didn't need to lie, people only lie when they try to hide something bad. That part really made me upset.
The other guy Yi Dam, he is so straightforward, honest, cute, and I love it, but sometimes he gives a bit of a red flag with him acting a bit too obsessive and trying overly hard to be perfect for Jimin. Like he is just focusing on her, her opinion and wishes, kinda neglecting his own identity in the process. At least he didn't try to go for her while she was in a relationship like Ro Sa did with Haneul.
4- I love Young and Mok Jin, they are the only couple I really like and got no negative things to say about at all. Also Mok Jin is very good looking so I hate how they made it seem as he isn't attractive at all, yeah maybe compared to Jaehyun, Haneul and that senior Moon Joon guy, he isn't the hottest, but he is still very attractive with a nice smile. and him being so clean is a great trait. He is responsible, funny, friendly, loyal, and cheerful. He even learned about Young's condition to help when needed, and doesn't act like a creep around girls.
Overall the drama is very enjoyable, although some parts are a bit too boring. But it's still a nice drama to chill while watching. Also it has strong fluff teen high school drama vibe. They are adults in college, drinking and all, but everything gives a high school pure teen romance feels to me. I wish it was more mature, I guess? Since college dramas are rare compared to high school ones, and am already tired of teen rom coms, so I was expecting something a bit more mature and dark I suppose? I don't know.
By the way when FL was about to go to that interview thing for the sport announcer position and Jimin and Young decided to help her dress up...they put a shit load of make up tools and shit and after all that she ended up looking the fucking same as before they done anything. And the hairstyle? It was just a normal ass ponytail, yet they acted as if they done something grand.
Reminds me of when they talk about celebrities on red carpet who supposedly spent hours on make up and hairstyling, wasting a shit load of money hiring people to do it for them with top make up and hair products, all to end showing up looking as if they got no make up to begin with and with a very bland hairstyle that they easily could do home on their own. That shit irks me lmao
EDIT: Finished the drama and well, most of my opinions didn't change:
1- I still can't ship the two leads, they don't have that much chemistry and their love feels forced and sudden. Still not a fan of the whole "Oh, I fell for you suddenly when you fell for some random guy" concept, but to be fair, the ML didn't try too hard to shove his love into the FL throat, and respected her wish when she told him to stop hitting on her, allowing her to be more comfortable, and he never done abusive behavior like drag her around, grab her arm forcefully, , yell at her for it, or whatever bullshit ML characters tend to do in most Kdramas whenever they are jealous or FL refuse to accept their love. So overall Min Ho wasn't toxic to me, just a bit childish and annoying I guess about his love to FL.
Also this drama has an issue that to others might not be that big of an issue but to me it bothers me a lot which is when the ML looks way prettier and good looking than female lead. Like Jaehyun is a stunning man, it would feel a bit better and more logical if he acts with an equally stunning actress. I also hate it when FL is way way more good looking than ML in other cases. Especially when they are the lead characters. Lead couple should be as perfect together as possible since they got the most screen time and focus, unless they go for the "Attractive person falls for non attractive average person" concept, in that case sure I guess, I would let it pass.
But lots of times both the two leads will supposedly be considered stunning in the plot, but you look at them to realize that one of them (Be it male or the female) look average to death while the other gender is truly stunning, and that makes me feel odd. Same when one of the characters is supposedly to be ugly, but they cast a hot actor/actress for the role, make them wear a glasses and some nerdy outfits which are supposed to make them ugly, but obviously they still look hot, and you sit there not knowing how you're supposed to react.
2- I think Jimin and Haneul getting back together makes sense, I felt bad for Yi Dam, but it fits. Wish Jimin also apologized for hiding too much of her emotions from Haneul too, but anyway.
3- Young and Mook Jin are a perfect couple, I love them a lot!
4- I think Moon Joon's ending made sense, I hope he really learned his lesson and would rely on himself from then on.
5- I hated Ro Sa's ending, she done soo many bad things and yet no one knows about it, I wanted her to be revealed in front of the whole college so she will have to drop out with shame cause everyone despise her guts, instead she just "moved on" as if she done nothing wrong at all and continued college normally. That irked me so bad.
6- The wedding scene was cute, loved the dance part and the speech of Min Ho actually made me tear up a bit. But, the bride's dress was one of the ugliest and most bland looking wedding dresses I have ever seen. I wouldn't even wear it for going on a picnic let alone my wedding day, and again Joo Ah suit that she wore in the wedding was heinous looking. I have seen old women/literal hags characters in Kdramas that wear suits that are 1000000000 times more pretty.
They done Joo Ah dirty with the outfits they picked for her. She also deserved a better hairstyle and make up since the actress herself is cute enough (To be honest, she is the least pretty among all main female cast and not that pretty looking for an actress to me personally. But she is still cute overall. I'm not saying she is ugly or anything just more on the average side), but they made sure to make her look as bland as possible on purpose, while all other actresses looked gorgeous with proper make up, hairstyles, and clothes that made their beauty shine.
7- The Dear.M reveal was anticlimactic as hell honestly and I could guess who was it the last episode after Min Ho said it wasn't him. I Instantly was like Mook Jin? And they revealed it was him indeed. It would be better if they didn't reveal his identity honestly at that point cause it was both boring and predictable. Would be better to be a random character instead.
Overall I enjoyed the drama, most characters were likeable and they felt realistic with their actions and mindsets. I hope they make more similar dramas in future, and cast Jaehyun in more other dramas with different genres.
Okay finished the drama and there are many things that bothered me about the characters. Not hating on the drama, actors, or plot, just the characters behavior and decisions.
"You're like my mom, you remind me of my mom" I mean I get what he was getting at, but I still shuddered a bit hearing that lmao glad that Vincent pointed it out to him. It was still a cute confession though.
I agree! The 2nd FL is annoying and toxic as fuck, every time she appears I get pissed off! But in a way I can't…
Well, I just hope now the plot will move on finally and he will manage to get over his issues. Same goes for his ex.
I also hope the FL's cringe ass friend So Ra stops bothering the boss dude, I can't bring myself to ship them, they feel like a child (I know the age gap between them isn't that huge, and she is a 25 years or so adult but she behaves like a dumb teenager so...) and an old man. They don't fit together at all. I would prefer if So Ra ends with police dude, and the 2nd FL either deciding to rely on her self at last which will be best in my opinion, or if she is soo obsessed with having a man in her life she can date that handsome doctor dude who seems to have a thing for her.
To be fair I only care about the main leads, but it seems like the writers do want to include other couples anyway.
I agree! The 2nd FL is annoying and toxic as fuck, every time she appears I get pissed off! But in a way I can't…
Exactly! The scene also with the FL's jerk ex appearing on that wedding...did they also need to include that? Really, the ML was in such a high need for some bastard to come out of nowhere insulting the FL for him to finally grow a backbone and decide to show his true feelings for her?! I love the ML, but his whole endless pity party thing, making himself and everyone around him depressed is just irritating.
Yes his brother's death was tragic, but for the love of god, the whole thing was starting to get on my nerves lol 2nd FL constant need for someone to rely on like a parasite, is not healthy at all. If she keeps that mentality her whole life she is gonna keep suffering, cause she can't easily expect someone to stay flawless and has nothing in life to focus on apart form her, just her and everything else can go to hell...it's freaking exhausting to be in a relationship with a person like her.
I'm really getting bored with the whole 'second lead coming in to create love triangle drama' thing. Do the writers…
I agree! The 2nd FL is annoying and toxic as fuck, every time she appears I get pissed off! But in a way I can't blame her because imagine getting your ass abandoned after a very strong relationship for whole 10 years...still she is being a bit too crazy for my liking.
I really loved him in Love and Leashes, that movie was great and now I'm highly enjoying May I Help You, he is really my type, especially with that flawless adorable smile <3
Ikr! I really wanted her to be raised by both of her sweet mother and father, along with her brother, and both…
I never realized that but now that you said it, yes you're actually right! The amount of Chinese FL characters that I hated are far far less compared to Korean ones.
I noticed that Korean dramas tend to overuse toxic characters tropes and wouldn't bother drop them or at least improve them a bit. Most of FL characters are either the meek ass dumb as hell girl with no pride nor backbone, or the violent rude and stuck up bitch.
I highly hate how they make FL like that on purpose to make ML characters appear more badass and heroic. And in the case of dramas with love triangles, the second leads will be more interesting likeable and overall decent than lead ones. That's why the whole second lead syndrome exists.
I mean I get why they make them that way, to make watchers struggle to pick between the lead male characters (Or female characters if it's one guy two girls thing), if they make the second leads worse than the leads then adding them will just be pointless and add nothing to the plot. I get it , but it still bothers me.
And in the case of harem/reversed harem concept plots, the lead character will be the most bland ass, boring ass, irritating ass human being on earth and yet you will find at least 3 hot and cool people be obsessed with said shit character to death.
If the lead in these harem shows has a best friend then the best friend will be the one who is way more worthy of being the lead, and yet no one among the hot fans of the lead looks their way nor acknowledge their existence. It's so illogical to the point where it's baffling, and their excuse is that the lead is supposed to "present the watcher" the insert y/n fanfic type of crap, but it's fucking insulting to the watchers, because people in real life aren't that awful.
Now again about Kdramas, the writers just love to use the typical cringe safe writing methods, and won't bother be a bit daring and creative.
Like in some dramas I even seen FL who behave like literal toddlers while being adults, which forces the ML to babysit their asses, constantly protecting, worrying, and taking care of them. At that point they are more of an older brother/uncle/father figure than a lover. Like in Dear.M the FL in that drama was that way and ML had to always worry about her being clumsy and dense while she was busy acting childish all the time even though they were both in college.
It feels like a gross fetish, that females are supposed to be youthful, pure, and childish all the time to get the attention of guys. Like the loli/shota characters in anime. Even if they in their 20's they should still act like 10 years old children to be likeable and cute.
And when the FL is supposed to be strong, then they make her violent, rude, and bossy like the FL character in Gaus Electronics, who would always threatens to hit, yell at, and disrespects the ML all the damn time. So in their eyes apparently being strong is equal to behaving like a criminal/sociopath. I guess that's their way of making fun of feminists in South Korea, since I know many males there don't appreciate feminists or any females whom don't act traditional and whole life isn't revolved around being into guys (And it shows in Kpop, Whenever a female idol wear or read something that supports feminism she gets hated on).
When it comes to historical dramas in specific, you should never judge from the first episode at all cause they…
Oh, I would love to know your opinion later! The FL of this drama is also among the best written FL characters I ever come across in Asian dramas.
I could tell you were a bit new as an Asian drama fan, I watched hundreds of dramas and movies, so you can always ask for recommendation of any genre whenever you need it. I will give you great recommendations.
Ikr! I really wanted her to be raised by both of her sweet mother and father, along with her brother, and both…
Ikr! I actually tried to watch more of that drama, but then she appeared and I was like "This is not worth ruining half of the nerves in my body over... I don't watch shows to get myself ill" and stopped again lmao
I watched all of IOTNBO honestly and overall enjoyed the drama and the nice mix of psychology and goth vibe, many characters were very interesting to me as well like the brother of the ML, I liked the leads chemistry, but damn both FL lead characters were utterly annoying most of the time. Especially the second FL lead. I still preferred FL since she at least had strong chemistry with ML.
FL was abusive and sometimes creepy when she tries to sexually harass ML, second FL was boring and clingy as hell. Like seriously what are those characters?! What's wrong with writers!
When it comes to historical dramas in specific, you should never judge from the first episode at all cause they…
Then you might've just not watched that huge amount of them t begin with, or the ones you watched happened to be the way you described. Just give this drama a chance, it's among the best historical Korean dramas that came out till this day. I already finished 14 episodes of the 16 so I know lol
I agree with your analysis. We are not even halfway through the series. What I love aboutKdramas is thereare so…
Exactly my point! I keep talking about how they ruin female characters all the time and give all glory to the male ones lmao
Actually though, I did get personally attacked few times here for not always hyping every drama I come across, but it's for sure not as toxic as other websites. Most people who disagree with you in MDL will do it in a polite way, just few can be very rude.
I will make sure to write my opinion about anything that bothers me or catches my interest after the release of every episode, glad to know that you want to read them, and I will like it if you also tell me what you think of them.
Whole lots of ranting for a character who only have a few minutes of air time???Her character is not in the picture…
I'm enjoying the drama, why you think I bother watching it till now? And why am I not allowed to rant? You don't like my opinion, fair enough that's your right, am not forcing you to agree, but you could also ignore my comment completely, just like how you're basically telling me to ignore what's bothering me about the drama.
I mean wasn't this website created to comment on, review, judge, and rate dramas? And everyone are allowed to give their own criticism? Be it about the drama overall or just some episodes or characters.
They didn't since the princess said that, she is so vulgar so she wouldn't bother lying about it, especially after…
That could also be true, and I hate it when they look flawless after sex in most of their dramas indeed, like they don't need to make them look as if they got hit by a a hurricane, just some messy hair, and maybe having the clothes be a bit wrinkled? I don't know lmao
Okay so apparently the crown prince and princess actually had sex that night and she is pregnant for sure and either that:
1- Crown princess lied about it for some odd reason, cause she literally didn't need to do so at all. I highly doubt she would lie with how open she is and it doesn't make sense.
2- She supposedly didn't know herself?! I mean I get that happening for a guy but a girl? And a virgin girl even? Like how come a girl can wake up after sex and doesn't realize something is different about her body, see blood (I know not all girls bleed from first time), or feels some pain or anything?! Even if it's not a virgins girl, it still doesn't make any sense.
Also she knows she is ill which makes her being pregnant more hard, and instead of 100% resting she decides to wake up every morning to run around the palace like a wild horse?! I mean really? How come she always make trouble for the prince and everyone...all cause she wanted to see him? Really? She sees him every fucking day and he literally be reading her bedtime stories and she is still horny over him and willing to risk miscarry for it lmao
Anyway episode was packed as hell. I guess consort Hwang and her son will die or something as punishment since queen dowager reveled their secrete to the queen. Consort Hwang thought she was smart, yet she ended up getting stuck between the queen and queen dowager lol poor bitch.
I know my answers will probably be answered in episode 16 but it's too late to watch it today in my country lol
1- I can't bring myself to ship the two leads at all. I love Jaehyun, he did great job, especially since it's his debut drama and the FL is also doing a very good job playing her role. Now still even though the kiss scene in Episode 9 was great. I don't feel that crazy chemistry at all.
Also the whole fact that Min Ho spent 12 years treating Joo Ah as a friend/sister, while dating many girls during that time, not showing an actual interest in her and even crushing on the rich computer engineering girl in their collage. All that time Joo Ah was single and the moment she finally shows some interest in a guy other than him, he finally has an epiphany and decide he likes her?!
I'm sorry but if I was in the FL's place and my friend does that crap, I would be fucking pissed off, why?
Cause it feel selfish and childish as hell! I mean it's just like when a single mother decides to remarry or date some guy and then her child throws tantrums and get all pissed over it, cause he doesn't want to share his mother's attention with someone else. That exactly how it feels to me.
ML didn't even bother figuring out his feelings for her since before they became adults, he just dated girls around, so it's not the being in love with your childhood friend since you two were very young, but being shy about it trope. No, he literally admitted that he himself finds it odd that after all these years he finally realized that he likes her. When it seemed like she wouldn't be 100% free to waste all her time and attention on him and only him anymore.
Even when she tried to get close to that fake ass jerk oppa (Actor is sexy as fuck though, sadly his character was shit), ML got all clingy and annoying by chasing them everywhere to ruin their dates, dragging that rich girl with him giving her false messages. That shit angered me. He did the same thing the jerk senior did to the FL by leading her on, making her think he was into her, then turns out he wasn't at all.
ML also fooled rich girl, even making her confess to him, then was like "Yeah, sorry, but I like someone else..." so both of him and the senior are jerks honestly. If it was me, I would fucking reject his ass so hard, I wouldn't give two fucks about the 12 years friendship shit anymore.
And he picked one hell of a shit time to confess his feelings to her, when she made it clear that she likes another guy, then got her heart broken, ML then pop out of nowhere and be like "I like you!" like what was he expecting her to do? Smile? Be happy and flattered? Or falls for him on the spot? Couldn't he at least give her some time to get over her heartbreak over the senior at least?!
2- FL personality is kinda shitty. She can be awfully dumb, meek, and childish at times. Like that time when that guy tried t rape her, I mean the moment a stranger guy be like "Oh, lets eat somewhere out of college" you go out with him and then all of a sudden he switches from walking on a main street to some shady ass neighborhood and then a dark alley, that is the moment a girl should turn and run away full speed without saying a word, before he gets a chance to sort out his thoughts. As soon as he switches from a main road, that is your signal to flee.
I wouldn't even go to such shady places with a guy I know let alone a total stranger.
Instead she just stands there looking around like a dense child, then when he makes it painfully clear that he was planning to do something bad she waste some time staring at him while standing there. Then of course the male characters end up having to save her ass and search for her, and when ML finds her she start crying like a toddler. Then he gets all guilty over her stupidity and shuts down the app he worked hard to make because of her. She is a freaking adult, I would get it if she was an actual kids and he lured her with candy or something. Even I back when I was a kid I wouldn't even allow my mother's friends touch me let alone go with a stranger away from her. Why? Cause I was taught well to not trust strangers, and as adult I know that I got to be careful all the time.
It reminds of me rape/crime cases happening in/near night clubs or bars...etc like what do you think could happen when you go to such places that are filled with drunk, wasted fucks everywhere and get yourself drunk and vulnerable there? Or go out with one of them to their apartment or something later in night for a one night stand? There is obviously some crazy prick who might try to do something heinous to you if he can, DUH! And it could lead to the girl getting murdered even.
Also how come when ML was calling her million times at the moment she was facing the creep her phone vibration wasn't audible, but when he called her back after she called him, when she was hiding behind cars, the vibration noise could be heard 3 miles away and it exposed her location to the stalker?!
They also show ML constantly having to take care of her, scolding her at times...etc all cause she is clumsy and childish...I hate this overly innocent and naïve female character trope they love to use in Asian dramas. Basically teen or adult female characters with infant brains fetish that seems to be a going on, that means that ML gotta always act like her dad, make decisions for her, and protect her all the time. Cause she is busy getting herself in trouble and danger everyday, instead of using her brain, or having a real personality.
Also why they made the FL clothes always ugly? I get she is poor and supposed to be the simple/plain looking childhood friend type and all, but being poor doesn't mean she gotta wear clothes that make her look like an old woman...like seriously some of her outfit seem as if she was sharing clothes with her grand grandmother. Everyone else looked fine and had nice outfits except her. Even the older characters had normal styles.
3- Now about the magnet couple: First off them showing off their relationship like a brand was wrong, cause it lead to gaining too much unwanted attention and people talking shit online all the freaking time.
second: I get how Jimin feels and think, but I think the only thing that truly bothered me about her that before she breaks up with Haneul she didn't tell him the shit Ro Sa told her about liking him. She should've told him so he can understand how much of a trash Ro Sa is, instead of letting him stay believing that she is a decent person. I loved that she confronted Ro Sa early on, but still she should also be honest with her boyfriend about everything that bothers her instead of letting him in the dark like a dumbass.
Third: Haneul, like I loved how always apologized, and tried his best to be a good and sweet boyfriend. He even treated Jimin brother very well even after their break up and basically became friend with Ro Sa cause she is Jimin's friend. But the moment the stupid misunderstandings and Jimin getting paranoid and upset every time he hang out with Ro Sa started, he should've just started to 100% ignore Ro Sa.
He only befriended her for Jimin's sake anyway, so why still hang out with her a lot?! To make it worse that time when he lied about being in lab and spent time in Ro Sa's apartment, instead of just telling Jimin the truth about what he was doing, like really?! He really thought that shit was okay?
If Jimin was the one hanging out with another guy, be it his friend or not, in his apartment, them being alone with each other, after tons of misunderstandings happening between them even and Jimin lied about it to make it more suspicious, wouldn't he get pissed off and maybe even beat up the other dude over it?
He didn't need to lie, people only lie when they try to hide something bad. That part really made me upset.
The other guy Yi Dam, he is so straightforward, honest, cute, and I love it, but sometimes he gives a bit of a red flag with him acting a bit too obsessive and trying overly hard to be perfect for Jimin. Like he is just focusing on her, her opinion and wishes, kinda neglecting his own identity in the process.
At least he didn't try to go for her while she was in a relationship like Ro Sa did with Haneul.
4- I love Young and Mok Jin, they are the only couple I really like and got no negative things to say about at all. Also Mok Jin is very good looking so I hate how they made it seem as he isn't attractive at all, yeah maybe compared to Jaehyun, Haneul and that senior Moon Joon guy, he isn't the hottest, but he is still very attractive with a nice smile. and him being so clean is a great trait. He is responsible, funny, friendly, loyal, and cheerful. He even learned about Young's condition to help when needed, and doesn't act like a creep around girls.
Overall the drama is very enjoyable, although some parts are a bit too boring. But it's still a nice drama to chill while watching. Also it has strong fluff teen high school drama vibe. They are adults in college, drinking and all, but everything gives a high school pure teen romance feels to me. I wish it was more mature, I guess? Since college dramas are rare compared to high school ones, and am already tired of teen rom coms, so I was expecting something a bit more mature and dark I suppose? I don't know.
By the way when FL was about to go to that interview thing for the sport announcer position and Jimin and Young decided to help her dress up...they put a shit load of make up tools and shit and after all that she ended up looking the fucking same as before they done anything. And the hairstyle? It was just a normal ass ponytail, yet they acted as if they done something grand.
Reminds me of when they talk about celebrities on red carpet who supposedly spent hours on make up and hairstyling, wasting a shit load of money hiring people to do it for them with top make up and hair products, all to end showing up looking as if they got no make up to begin with and with a very bland hairstyle that they easily could do home on their own. That shit irks me lmao
EDIT: Finished the drama and well, most of my opinions didn't change:
1- I still can't ship the two leads, they don't have that much chemistry and their love feels forced and sudden. Still not a fan of the whole "Oh, I fell for you suddenly when you fell for some random guy" concept, but to be fair, the ML didn't try too hard to shove his love into the FL throat, and respected her wish when she told him to stop hitting on her, allowing her to be more comfortable, and he never done abusive behavior like drag her around, grab her arm forcefully, , yell at her for it, or whatever bullshit ML characters tend to do in most Kdramas whenever they are jealous or FL refuse to accept their love. So overall Min Ho wasn't toxic to me, just a bit childish and annoying I guess about his love to FL.
Also this drama has an issue that to others might not be that big of an issue but to me it bothers me a lot which is when the ML looks way prettier and good looking than female lead. Like Jaehyun is a stunning man, it would feel a bit better and more logical if he acts with an equally stunning actress. I also hate it when FL is way way more good looking than ML in other cases. Especially when they are the lead characters. Lead couple should be as perfect together as possible since they got the most screen time and focus, unless they go for the "Attractive person falls for non attractive average person" concept, in that case sure I guess, I would let it pass.
But lots of times both the two leads will supposedly be considered stunning in the plot, but you look at them to realize that one of them (Be it male or the female) look average to death while the other gender is truly stunning, and that makes me feel odd. Same when one of the characters is supposedly to be ugly, but they cast a hot actor/actress for the role, make them wear a glasses and some nerdy outfits which are supposed to make them ugly, but obviously they still look hot, and you sit there not knowing how you're supposed to react.
2- I think Jimin and Haneul getting back together makes sense, I felt bad for Yi Dam, but it fits. Wish Jimin also apologized for hiding too much of her emotions from Haneul too, but anyway.
3- Young and Mook Jin are a perfect couple, I love them a lot!
4- I think Moon Joon's ending made sense, I hope he really learned his lesson and would rely on himself from then on.
5- I hated Ro Sa's ending, she done soo many bad things and yet no one knows about it, I wanted her to be revealed in front of the whole college so she will have to drop out with shame cause everyone despise her guts, instead she just "moved on" as if she done nothing wrong at all and continued college normally. That irked me so bad.
6- The wedding scene was cute, loved the dance part and the speech of Min Ho actually made me tear up a bit. But, the bride's dress was one of the ugliest and most bland looking wedding dresses I have ever seen. I wouldn't even wear it for going on a picnic let alone my wedding day, and again Joo Ah suit that she wore in the wedding was heinous looking. I have seen old women/literal hags characters in Kdramas that wear suits that are 1000000000 times more pretty.
They done Joo Ah dirty with the outfits they picked for her. She also deserved a better hairstyle and make up since the actress herself is cute enough (To be honest, she is the least pretty among all main female cast and not that pretty looking for an actress to me personally. But she is still cute overall. I'm not saying she is ugly or anything just more on the average side), but they made sure to make her look as bland as possible on purpose, while all other actresses looked gorgeous with proper make up, hairstyles, and clothes that made their beauty shine.
7- The Dear.M reveal was anticlimactic as hell honestly and I could guess who was it the last episode after Min Ho said it wasn't him. I Instantly was like Mook Jin? And they revealed it was him indeed. It would be better if they didn't reveal his identity honestly at that point cause it was both boring and predictable. Would be better to be a random character instead.
Overall I enjoyed the drama, most characters were likeable and they felt realistic with their actions and mindsets. I hope they make more similar dramas in future, and cast Jaehyun in more other dramas with different genres.
I also hope the FL's cringe ass friend So Ra stops bothering the boss dude, I can't bring myself to ship them, they feel like a child (I know the age gap between them isn't that huge, and she is a 25 years or so adult but she behaves like a dumb teenager so...) and an old man. They don't fit together at all. I would prefer if So Ra ends with police dude, and the 2nd FL either deciding to rely on her self at last which will be best in my opinion, or if she is soo obsessed with having a man in her life she can date that handsome doctor dude who seems to have a thing for her.
To be fair I only care about the main leads, but it seems like the writers do want to include other couples anyway.
Yes his brother's death was tragic, but for the love of god, the whole thing was starting to get on my nerves lol
2nd FL constant need for someone to rely on like a parasite, is not healthy at all. If she keeps that mentality her whole life she is gonna keep suffering, cause she can't easily expect someone to stay flawless and has nothing in life to focus on apart form her, just her and everything else can go to hell...it's freaking exhausting to be in a relationship with a person like her.
I noticed that Korean dramas tend to overuse toxic characters tropes and wouldn't bother drop them or at least improve them a bit. Most of FL characters are either the meek ass dumb as hell girl with no pride nor backbone, or the violent rude and stuck up bitch.
I highly hate how they make FL like that on purpose to make ML characters appear more badass and heroic. And in the case of dramas with love triangles, the second leads will be more interesting likeable and overall decent than lead ones. That's why the whole second lead syndrome exists.
I mean I get why they make them that way, to make watchers struggle to pick between the lead male characters (Or female characters if it's one guy two girls thing), if they make the second leads worse than the leads then adding them will just be pointless and add nothing to the plot. I get it , but it still bothers me.
And in the case of harem/reversed harem concept plots, the lead character will be the most bland ass, boring ass, irritating ass human being on earth and yet you will find at least 3 hot and cool people be obsessed with said shit character to death.
If the lead in these harem shows has a best friend then the best friend will be the one who is way more worthy of being the lead, and yet no one among the hot fans of the lead looks their way nor acknowledge their existence. It's so illogical to the point where it's baffling, and their excuse is that the lead is supposed to "present the watcher" the insert y/n fanfic type of crap, but it's fucking insulting to the watchers, because people in real life aren't that awful.
Now again about Kdramas, the writers just love to use the typical cringe safe writing methods, and won't bother be a bit daring and creative.
Like in some dramas I even seen FL who behave like literal toddlers while being adults, which forces the ML to babysit their asses, constantly protecting, worrying, and taking care of them. At that point they are more of an older brother/uncle/father figure than a lover.
Like in Dear.M the FL in that drama was that way and ML had to always worry about her being clumsy and dense while she was busy acting childish all the time even though they were both in college.
It feels like a gross fetish, that females are supposed to be youthful, pure, and childish all the time to get the attention of guys. Like the loli/shota characters in anime. Even if they in their 20's they should still act like 10 years old children to be likeable and cute.
And when the FL is supposed to be strong, then they make her violent, rude, and bossy like the FL character in Gaus Electronics, who would always threatens to hit, yell at, and disrespects the ML all the damn time. So in their eyes apparently being strong is equal to behaving like a criminal/sociopath. I guess that's their way of making fun of feminists in South Korea, since I know many males there don't appreciate feminists or any females whom don't act traditional and whole life isn't revolved around being into guys (And it shows in Kpop, Whenever a female idol wear or read something that supports feminism she gets hated on).
I could tell you were a bit new as an Asian drama fan, I watched hundreds of dramas and movies, so you can always ask for recommendation of any genre whenever you need it. I will give you great recommendations.
I watched all of IOTNBO honestly and overall enjoyed the drama and the nice mix of psychology and goth vibe, many characters were very interesting to me as well like the brother of the ML, I liked the leads chemistry, but damn both FL lead characters were utterly annoying most of the time. Especially the second FL lead. I still preferred FL since she at least had strong chemistry with ML.
FL was abusive and sometimes creepy when she tries to sexually harass ML, second FL was boring and clingy as hell. Like seriously what are those characters?! What's wrong with writers!
Actually though, I did get personally attacked few times here for not always hyping every drama I come across, but it's for sure not as toxic as other websites. Most people who disagree with you in MDL will do it in a polite way, just few can be very rude.
I will make sure to write my opinion about anything that bothers me or catches my interest after the release of every episode, glad to know that you want to read them, and I will like it if you also tell me what you think of them.
I mean wasn't this website created to comment on, review, judge, and rate dramas? And everyone are allowed to give their own criticism? Be it about the drama overall or just some episodes or characters.