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Who else think that there is a very high chance that Choi Do II turn out to be an undercover cop?

Kim Go Eun still managed to be very hot even after getting beaten very badly lool.

After 4 episodes, I think it is worth watching.
Of course there are some plot holes, and sometimes you just have to go with it (to be fair, almost all shows have these), but it is a good one.

I am a bit too old for Taylor Swift, so I don't know the song, but I get the sentiment of your message :)
Tbh, I would be impressed if they don't end up with each other. It would be refreshing for the leads not to have a romantic relationship (I have nothing against Romance. I watch it and enjoy it).
I think the more likely scenario is that the get the money, but they don't keep it, But, i still think they will end up with a joint account lol. The question is how big? :)

Episode 3
Let's split 60/40
..few seconds later
Just to be c;ear, I get the 60%
This had me laughing.
I don't think there is a need to squabble about percentages. I have a feeling that the whole 100% will end up in a joint account lol

I haven't read the book, but saw many adaptations and all were very similar to each other.
This is nothing like them. I am even willing to go as far as to say false advertising. Telling a story of sisters doesn't make it Little Women.
All that said, the show is really good, and if you like some mystery mixed with social issues then you will probably like it. The story is engagging, the acting is good, and the overall production values are high.

You are SO right. The title is 100% disaster imo.
It is much better for people to ignore your show than to bring them to it on a false pretense. They will just be mad.
There is also the other category, where I fall in.
When I saw the tiitle, I thought this was just a Korean remake of the classics, so I wasn't interested because I have already watched 2 movies, series, and cartoon when I was young. I didn't want to watch another adaptation.
But, then out of curiosity I watched a review, and discovered this is really a totally different show, and decided to try.
I was hooked by end of E1, and now I will watch it.
I don't know who is responsible for the title, but they need to some serious talking to.

The first few episodes were excellent!
Up to third, maybe half, was still enjoyable.
The second arc was totally needless. By the end I was utterly bored and almost all the joy I had at the beginning disappeared. 5/10

I agree, but I also think that the FL reaction is exaggerated rather than totally unrealistic.
People often forgive their spouses/partners and blame it on the person they cheated with.
I found the biggest problem with the script.
The antagonist is really good, but is not matched with equally good protagonist. There were no clever or smart moves.

I thought it was decent(6/10), and being kept at only 8 episodes helped. I think even 6 episodes would have been enough considering how thin the plot was.
The antagonist is certainly the best thing in the show, because she was more interesting.
If you watch it with the right expectations it is mildly enjoyable.

My just tiny objection is the use of the word "tainted" lol. I don't see things as one better than other. There is good and bad stuff on both sides.
My only desire is that Korean (and other International) content remain largely authentic. It is invetiable that cultures influence each other, but retaining authenticity and uniquness is absolutely key in my opinion.
I think K-drama at the moment is either near peak or at peak in terms of international popularity. So, what will happen in the next 2-5 years will be crucial.

Yes.
I am relatively new to K-drama (2.5 years). I would say 95% of them are one season (especially pre-Squid Game). I watched one series that had 2, but the first season had a complete arc, so I didn't feel the need to keep watching.

Yes. I see the reasons behind it.
I think multi-seasons format will not harm the American (generally the Western) audience, because people are used it.
But K-dramas biggest International audience is by far still Asia. Followed by probably South America/Africa. USA & Europe will jump on the famous ones.
I strongly believe Asian audience prefer one season format. They can put up with long series, but they know it will end.
And that is something that also attract the Westerners who are now regular K-drama followers.
I think we will start eventually see two types of K-dramas.
One that are funded from the start by Netflix. Those will be more or less American shows (short, multi-seasoned, more in line with Western taste and sensibilities, and eventually with lots of sex) but with Korean creative team, and Korean actors (they are so good looking lol)
And others, that will be produced for the domestic, and Asian audience by Korean production companies.

Yes. But you risk being spoiled.
I don't watch trailers, so I don't know at all what is coming.
But, officially (and many people here) are calling what is coming Part 2. And considering how things were left (nothing resolved), I expect what is coming would be direct continuation.

Fair enough. I partially agree.
I must admit that I try to avoid behind the scenes and gossips because they often spoil things. I don't even watch trailers.
So, if you are saying this is a different case I believe you. I am also aware that this is part 2, rather than S2. I am still not happy, but point taken.
I also know that some shows have 2 seasons, but they are rare exceptions.
I am not a media expert, but from my lots and lots of discussion with international audience I can tell you that the one season format of K-drama is one of its most attractive attribute.
And I think it will make a difference if K-drama start to be multi-seasons.
The question will always come down to money I supose. If it is more profitable, and Netflix will keep paying, then they will probably keep making.
I have such mixed feelings about Netflix. On one hand they are helping with the spread of K-drama (and other international content), but on the other some of the American characteristics starting to seep in.
Btw..this is NOT an attack on American show. I grew up watching them, and I love tons of them. I just don't want everything to look like them.

For me the show has always been around 8 (Very good by my rating), but my projection is 7 now. The show certainly didn't need more than 20 episodes. There was a lot of wasted time.

Yes, it is very annoying. I feel like screaming.

Mentioning more shows just makes it worse.
I seriously think the Korean industry should be careful, and not lose the big picture and forget why international audience started to watch Korean drama in the first place.
K-dramas biggest trump card over American shows is the one season format. That is the most distinct attribute (and lack of sexual content). Everything else can also be found in American shows.
So, if K-dramas are also going to be multi-seasons then why bother? Actually, they will become even worse since they are 16-20 episodes @ 1+hour per episode.
20 episodes of AoS would have been the equivalent of 3-4 American seasons.
Creatores had more than 30 hours to tell essentially fluffy story (fund and entertaining, but silly and nonesensical). Why do they need even more time!!??

I have a feeling that Naksu's body is still preserved somewhere lool.

Am I the only one who thought that she was better than HoYeon Jung (Player 067) in Squid Game?
I didn't think HoYeon Jung was a particulary good actress. She has done a decent job, and I don't begrudge her at all her success, but I thought even Lee Yoo-Mi (Player 240) was better.
I do think that a lot of HoYeon Jung success was down to her character and her looks.