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There's like an 80% chance it will have some romance. :) The synopsis says the ML is looking for love. I'm just really bad at dealing with romances with sad endings. T-T I hope things work out between the two.

Sounds super interesting. Hope it isn't a romance because it seems like it's going to end badly for the ML. Hope he makes it out alive and avoids jail for his past actions.

I think most of the questions have been answered already, but I'll take my crack at some of the questions.

3. Cdramas, particularly historical cdramas, will introduce tons of characters in families/clans in order to develop subplots. Keep in mind these dramas are a LOT longer ranging from 40-60 episodes. They need filler subplots to keep the drama going. Also, more characters = more drama. The main reason most people watch these shows is for the drama. Last but not least, many of these cdramas (especially wuxias and xianxias) are based off a novel, so the writers try to do their best of including all the characters, but sometimes the pacing of the character introductions can be a little overwhelming.

10. Coughing blood is a very obvious way of showing a character is unwell...especially for things like qi. Let's face it, many Chinese actors have an exaggerated form of acting, so things will be exaggerated for the audiences to understand better (maybe similar to that of stage acting?). I feel like they dumb things down for the audiences sometimes. From my experience, coughing blood = character is so unwell they are close to dying. Maybe a nosebleed for things that are less intense like insomnia? But yeah, things like a common fever aren't dramatic enough unless it's a "modern" cdrama. It really just depends on the genre. Historical/Wuxia/Xianxa dramas are more dramatic and exaggerated.

This cast :O

This was nominated for an International Emmy for Short Form series.

Super helpful article for me. There are a couple of dramas on here that I've been meaning to get to, but just haven't had the time.

Another great article! Boxing is kind of reminds me of the concept of framing in photography. Aside from the aesthetics, I will try to pay attention to if there's any meaning behind the scenes/shots next time.

This was quite literally a sweet drama. Kim Min Kyu is eye candy in the form of fluffy marshmallow.

Seems like a painful love story to watch.

I'm a simple person. I see "cat" and I add to my list.

Oh good, Yook Sung Jae is in this so it's bound to get subbed. :3

Yes, see Lan_Lan's comment below.

Lee Myung Seok...the one who wrote Heartstrings. Choi Bo Rim has written some pretty solid romantic comedies imo, but then again that is my personal preference. A lot of people did not like Sec. Kim for the cute fluffiness.

...so he comes back as a rich pimp? not sure how I feel about that.

Did someone say supernatural?? Count me in. :)

I'm curious to see how the Legal High remake will do. Witch's Court got a lot of hate for being about a selfish lawyer, but then again maybe people have double standards for female characters. :/

Excited for the cast, but I'm going to hold my thoughts until it actually airs. I'm not a fan of one of the writers.

The King's Palace scene is also one of my top moments. There's also the scene where the Queen is taking a bath and of course the cliffhanger ending!

Only 7 episodes subbed so far. I think I'll wait until it's fully subbed.

I've been trying to find a theater near me that will play it, but I think I'll have better luck closer to Oscar weekend.

The FL's nasty attitude was particularly hard to watch in the first half (her family was great though). The ML's journey was interesting. I could've done without the romance though.