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@Almonda Just a hunch but the Hangul “ 봄“ ( bom) translates to “ spring; springtime” in English . Typically the season of springtime is associated with growth, youthfulness, and vitality. It would seem to be no mistake that the series begins in winter rather than spring; a season associated with death, endings and closure and possibly hinting to the darker side and events of their realities as well as foreshadowing possible events to come . Therefore could be several interpretations here, but the most likely tends to be that their love story doesn’t just literally present the season but metaphorically for one another as a period of “ growth” and the “ new beginnings” ( whether for better or for worse) as well.

@Carulhein I’m not dismissing your view and I do appreciate if you like this. For me personally this pairing just feel endorsed for the sake of plot rather than anything else.

@ayla
Subjective opinion; I agree with @Meg on most of these points upon the webcomic being equivocal to the drama. ( Although it is evident to see where elements have been toned down in order to avoid certain controversy, this hasn’t degraded the quality too much.)
Objective opinion; My Roommate is a Gumiho isn’t without its flaws as certain characters have taken awhile to come out of their development shell, the pacing is a little slow for some and certain actors can take a little bit of warming up to. In terms of actually being worthwhile ? Only you can decide. If you like fantasy storylines, then it’s fair to say that My Roommate is a Gumiho doesn’t entirely step on new ground, but it does refreshingly update certain scenarios and setups with the characters and the chemistry between the leads feeling natural.

@Snehaaspams I do appreciate your opinion, however, this is certainly quite a controversial view with Sun Woo’s general attitude towards Lee Dam.

@gCell at Work I agree it is ineffable to find the right word to prescribe to Nabi and it is even more intriguing to see what words are being used to describe her. Some have chosen to call her “ dumb” or “ stupid” but I’m not entirely sure where they are used in the right context here. Nabi doesn’t lack intellect and has certainly proven it with her dialogue and lexical choices . For me Nabi possessing “ naivety” is an interesting view. I am not dismissing your opinion and it is intriguing to see this from your perspective, but I’ve maintained personally that Nabi isn’t entirely benign about these issues. She’s gone through similar incidents in the past and has shown multiple times throughout her voiceover towards Jaeon’s actions marking red flags. In my opinion, I’d probably describe her as “ in-denial” but I appreciate that everyone thinks differently.

@goodrick I don’t think that @Vaish was meaning it from diminishing a same-sex relationship just because they referenced “ rainbow”. I think they were trying to refer more to the “ fairytale fantasy” or “ cloud nine” ideologies of romances typically found in Korean dramas.

@ShaashaS From what is made out, Yeo Jun’s father is the CEO of Mijin Foods, a large conglomerate but wasn’t born into money and climbed his way up to the top as a businessman. Therefore it’s probably more accurate to say that Yeo Jun comes from a “ nouveau riche” background, rather than an established line of chaebols.

Agreed entirely. I appreciate some people may feel differently but for me the pairing between Yeo Joon and So Bin is just lacklustre and as well as predominating too much screen time, and seriously not investing in the friendship element either . Don’t get me wrong. This isn’t even to do with the differences between the webcomic. It’s just the epitome of a “ pairing with a lot of problems on both sides buried under the surface between both characters but will never be addressed for the sake of the plot”. Controversy aside Mi Joo ‘s “ crush” borders on childish and obsessive for me. It would be nice once just to watch a romance K-drama where the second FL isn’t “ needy” or “ desperate for someone to love” as Mi Joo seriously needs some time to gain self-respect, not be enforced into a pairing with Soo Hyun.

You’re welcome and thank you for changing it :).

@MaamottoI agree entirely about the show conveying a more realistic relationship for today’s generation. Respectively the term you used is prescribed often to this type of relationship but it is a bit of a pejorative ( as it a swear word) in English. In terms of the type of relationship, we’d probably say a “ hookup”, “ fling”, an “ informal relationship” or “ casual dating” as more polite terms . ( The latter meaning an informal relationship between two individuals which is often reliant upon sexual and emotional bonds without the same expectations as an official relationship.)

@Viole She may just be watching to see if the storyline is going to improve for her. It doesn’t inherently mean that she isn’t “ enjoying” the drama because she is “ disappointed”, just that it isn’t matching her original expectations.

@Vincytvholic To be honest my biggest problem with So Bin isn’t anything to do with the differences from the webcomic or even existing in the storyline, its just the lack of motivation or goals this character seems to have. Yeo Joon at least has a resilient goal to pursue a friendship with Soo Hyun and not let others know about his more vulnerable side, Soo Hyun has the aim to keep a roof over his head and support his brother but So Bin? She studies and is hardworking but why? I know that we had the whole “ sympathy route” taken on the name calling and her parents, but there really isn’t enough to piece together about So Bin in order to make you “ relate” or “ understand” her goals as a character . It’s understandable that she’s supposed to be “ reserved”, but the complacent romance factor is also truly getting under my skin. So Bin allowed herself to be taken for a fool by Yeo Joon, wants distance from him and then allows herself to be in the same position again and then cuts off a childhood friendship because it “ isn’t working out” . The pairing between these two characters just feels enforced rather than at least feeling natural over the past few episodes . Admittedly Young Ran is possibly one of the few female characters ( so long as the storyline doesn’t reduce her to cannon fodder with a “ love triangle” with Soo Hyun) who seems to have an odd charm to her by being able to reach out to both Soo Hyun as a friend and her roommates also ( imao). However, Gong Mi Joo is in a similar boat for me as So Bin. Arguably she does seem a little more fleshed-out than So Bin with her past breakups exposing something more human behind her seeming superficiality, but it does irk me that the screenwriter seems to equate that a female character must have romantic “ unrequited feelings” for someone, rather than being allowed to have more complicated goals or at least be allowed to gain some self-love and respect first. ( Let’s be honest. Mi Joo doesn’t need another man in her life after that awful breakup at the moment. She should have just been allowed to have developed a friendship bond with her roommates or learn to at least overcome her hurt before the screenwriter reduced her character to having a “ crush” on Soo Hyun and that’s it.)

@Miranda I can appreciate that perhaps you may have not read the webcomic beforehand, but before labelling the drama “ sickening” it’s important to understand that “ Nevertheless” is a different type of drama to “ Playful Kiss”. The biggest differences between a show such as “Playful Kiss” and “Nevertheless” is that “Playful Kiss” was an unintentionally disturbing rom-com setup , whereas “ Nevertheless” has the didactic purpose of presenting a toxic relationship as part of the storyline. I appreciate that perhaps you may not like this type of topic discussed in dramas, but before making a critique please do acknowledge background research first :).

@nostalgia127 Why do reviewers say that a drama can be the best thing since sliced bread, when often it can be overrated and dull for others ? You’ve pretty much answered your own question there-it is a matter of opinion and everyone’s preference differs.

No I get what you mean. If the series had been reduced by 4-5 episodes, then it certainly would have been a very different watching experience .

@Takemi I think certain watchers who are still watching and like it, or who have completed it, are giving the drama high ratings in the hope of “ keeping the rating up”. ( If you hover over the 8.5 , this would seem to stand to reason as the minority who are “currently watching” have given this an 8.87, against the more contrasting 8.64 stars on average for those who have completed it and 5.52 for those who have dropped it . As a result it seems as though the rating is a little off, as the overall verified rating according to MDL is 8.02 which should be more accurately be updated if it wasn’t for the inaccurate influx .)

@Tanvi Sanyae I do acknowledge that often watchers may take a subjective stance during their reviews/ ratings to give a drama a higher rating. ( Especially if they are biased towards a particular actor.) I don’t have a problem with that in all honesty. Everyone is entitled to their own thoughts and preferences. Where my problems lies is with the minority who bury their heads in the sand towards any flaws, and then openly attack anyone who gives criticism. However , I do agree this show definitely started on a high note but slowly went downhill fast. We are certainly on the same page about SIG and PBY ( one of the few saving graces for the drama imao) .

@Ahead This is decisively where it is dependent on subjective and objective criticism, however, typically when 10/10 is given for a drama, the minority take a subjective stance. I’m not saying it’s wrong to “ love” a drama but to objectively‘ overlook flaws’ in indication for a perfect rating (10/10)without considering the more evident critiques is just blissful ignorance.

@DramaAjumma You couldn’t have said it better. I appreciate that everyone has different views or opinions or shows ( and there’s nothing wrong with that), but it does grow irksome with the pretentious comments calling those who either “ disliked” or merely " critiqued” elements of a drama, “ to stay away” because they cannot “ understand the depth of this drama” , to “ stop spreading their views and influencing newcomers ” or “ they should just drop it” simply if they don’t agree with someone else’s views.

@elle Agreed entirely. In all honesty I never agree with anyone who ever ranks a drama 10/10 on MDL. Even if you loved a drama, it’s burying your head in the sand to not acknowledge flaws either ( and let’s be honest by saying DAYS had a lot).