I have no problem with this because I enjoy seeing how different countries infuse their unique spin and culture…
As a fellow American who watches a LOT of "foreign content" (almost exclusively) I'm doing my part to convince others to join me. More and more of my friends have started watching only K-dramas this past year, (and nothing else), and I actually see that as a hopeful sign.
This is one of the best dramas I have ever seen....in my life. From any country, in any language. It's a masterpiece and should be taught in film schools. Full stop.
So if this was remade to be 'just' like the original, it would be destined to fail - because - each culture has its own uniqueness, warmth-level, ways of making meaning and exhibiting growth. But if this K-drama remake of a TW-drama masterpiece takes the original source material and makes it uniquely Korean, (hopefully without all of the distracting tropes), and says something that needs to be said about Korean culture with this brilliant story, then that could be interesting too.
I thought this was really interesting! I was confused for a while in the middle, but the final episode pulled it all together. The drama highlights the concept of fragmented selves and the ways the mind will do whatever is necessary to make meaning out of seemingly meaningless and disparate things. Ikeda Elaiza is an absolute revelation here, and Yoshizawa Ryo is great, as usual.
I liked this movie - a lot, actually. Yoshizawa Ryo is my new favorite J-actor. I didn't read the manga, so I have no idea what they changed or left out, but this is a rom-com where there's not too much angst and there are some moments that show nice character development, especially on Yori's part.
I can already feel the hate pouring down on me, but I don't really see any chemistry between the characters. Won…
I'm not seeing what you're seeing at all. I see two people at the beginning of a relationship, dancing around each other, trying to figure out what's what (especially because one of the couple just had a MAJOR heartache - in their last relationship) and now slowly we're seeing how they're more and more sweet, considerate, and loving towards each other. No, it's not an instant fiery hot burning passionate chemistry, like in so many other dramas, but thank goodness that's not the only kind of chemistry that exists...because that usually burns out, and unrealistic to expect long-term. Instead, this is a slow burn that could lead to a lifetime of being together. More importantly, it's what the FL needs right now and the ML is being responsive to her needs.
I haven't seen that (or even heard of it!) Is it still streaming anywhere? Noh Min Woo's character in My Unfortunate Boyfriend is one that I just don't see very often in dramas. He was kind, and sweet, a great listener, compassionate, and very smart. He exhibited none of the normal ML tropes, especially in other dramas that year. He was, at first, kind of silly, and clumsy, a bit naive or bumbling even, and got taken advantage of (especially by the FL) but there was much more to him and his character the longer the drama went on. So while the drama definitely had some writing issues (and GAH, I hated the FL so much at times), I did like the drama as a whole and his character in particular.
The kiss is from My Unfortunate Boyfriend, where the ML might be the sweetest, most gentle male lead I've ever seen in a K-drama....(but I couldn't stand the FL!!!)
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So if this was remade to be 'just' like the original, it would be destined to fail - because - each culture has its own uniqueness, warmth-level, ways of making meaning and exhibiting growth. But if this K-drama remake of a TW-drama masterpiece takes the original source material and makes it uniquely Korean, (hopefully without all of the distracting tropes), and says something that needs to be said about Korean culture with this brilliant story, then that could be interesting too.
Noh Min Woo's character in My Unfortunate Boyfriend is one that I just don't see very often in dramas. He was kind, and sweet, a great listener, compassionate, and very smart. He exhibited none of the normal ML tropes, especially in other dramas that year. He was, at first, kind of silly, and clumsy, a bit naive or bumbling even, and got taken advantage of (especially by the FL) but there was much more to him and his character the longer the drama went on. So while the drama definitely had some writing issues (and GAH, I hated the FL so much at times), I did like the drama as a whole and his character in particular.