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Haha. I wrote about that here: https://reviews.youronly.one/two-kdrama-cliches-must-end

It's overused, they need to stop.

Yep! I was worried that subplot would turn main plot in the latter half. If it was a 16-episode drama, it probably what would've derailed the story.

Or, turning her hand into a revenge tool, making the FL suddenly out of character. 😅

I hope they produce more similar ones, and yes, make subplots even fewer. We watch romcoms to laugh, not to solve mysteries or wait for hostile takeovers to fail. 😆

Yep! I don't even understand what "dignity" is there to save if you are found guilty or not guilty. But for some, I guess it really affects them emotionally or mentally.

Ahh, I see what you're saying. For me those were only a plot device for her character. Instead what I saw that would've been a subplot standing equal with the main was the 2FL and brother plot.

If it were a 16-episode drama, they probably touched on that and turned it into a detective drama. Or, they could've turned her hand into a revenge tool, and poof, the story is everywhere. They really made sure she stayed within character.

But, yes, very good points, there were still a lot they added, and they just made sure those didn't cross the line. Like, they only toned the subplots down a little but still closely similar.

Excellent eye! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

I said this before and I'll say it again, this is how Kdrama was a decade ago: focus on one genre. The last 5 or so years, we've witnessed how Kdrama became chaotic, even fans can't agree what the story was about.

One of the basic rule in writing, especially with fiction, is to focus on one story and one genre. The moment the side plots or plot devices take an equal status as the main plot, you got lost yourself and you'll drag your reader or audience with you.

《Spooky in Love》 focused on one genre: romantic-comedy, period. The result? They were able to execute the best scenes in global TV history. The sideplot remained a plot device and did exactly the purpose it was meant for.

I fully enjoyed this. Truly deserving of 10 out of 10 from me, YourOnly.One.

Handcuffs are often requested. It's to give the person some dignity while an investigation is going on.

If found not guilty, at least there are no photos of them with the cuffs visible. If found guilty, then they can no longer request it.

It's the same in other countries, like here in the Philippines.

It's similar to people wearing shades and hats, as if they wouldn't be identified.

I don't know. Maybe it's an Asian culture thing. Some will even proudly show it, because they know they'll be found not guilty, and that means they'll get back at everyone later.

It's not needed. 😉 It's only a plot device and it served well. If they did that, it wouldn't add anything to the story. This was how Kdrama was ten years ago. Focus on one plot and one genre.

If you ever romantically loved before, as in madly deeply loved, this will resonate with you. That's what they captured here and they did well.

I'm going to miss their family. A 9 from me!

They're back! I enjoyed E01, especially the last. They were funny and adorable.

Yep! It's like she's did both totally opposite roles for a long time already. He actong in both weren't exaggerated even though she really had to show fierceness in one, and super duper cute fan girl in another.

Ooh! That's a very good connection! Love it!

Two days she's a lovely, sweet, romantic, girlfriend-next-door, and then suddenly, she's a fierce killer.

LOL. What if these two worlds merged. Ultimate assassin? Best lover? 😆

Oh-em-gee! I won't survive that. I'd likely postpone one and keep it at two most. 😅

But I agree, it's a great way to show their talent and flexibility in acting. It makes it obvious when their shows are back-to-back. Each role is still fresh, making it easy to see how they act.

I did not expect another spin-off, I thought we're getting another Season of Earth Arcade this year. Regardless, this is going to be funny, four celebrities cooking bringing on their different skills, and lack thereof, hahahaha.

And Mimi was right, Chef Kwon is addicted to variety shows. 🤣

Ooh, that's a very good point! I like that twist.

Yep. I'm also suspecting he just want their group of companies, and just using her.

Yep. I'm not sure either if they were friends, lovers, or one-sided love. Definitely the ghost guy liked her, he's hovering her, LOL. And then, what if he was the heart donor? Crazy twist.

Yep! I almost forgot it because they just moved on too quickly. I didn't even make the potential connection while watching, it was only after I was playing the episode in my mind.

Oh wait, he's the 2ML's brother? LOL, if he was the heart donor, that is one serious twistes connections. This is going to be crazy.