To anyone who said the poster was a copy. That's a teaser poster and not an official one. Here is the official…
I actually had a facepalm moment reading those comments. Like, seriously? "It makes us worried because they copied the original poster." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ Too shallow. I guess they're Gen Alpha. This is probably their first adaptation. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣
Remaking the original poster, scenes, etc. is a common practice. It is done for two reasons: marketing & a nod/respect to the original. And people are "worried" because the adaptation wants to give respect to the original. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I don't know about the original creator and the writer of the adaptation, but I already have a story for S02 where…
The thing about the "pyramid game" or "pyramid model" is that it's all about control and manipulation. The show/webtoon focused on the "game" and made it dramatic.
But in real life, it is frequently used without the players knowing they're in a "game". Or, being controlled and manipulated.
The twins represent those two, "control" and "manipulation". The S01 girls were focused on the "game" but the twins wouldn't let them know that the class, perhaps the entire school, is in another "pyramid game".
Since the S01 girls only know the "game", meaning, it's out in the open, they'll have a hard time realising there is another game going on. They probably wouldn't identify the twins worse the puppet masters.
Another disadvantage is this: the S01 girls are probably in that state where they're overestimating themselves, and underestimating others. This is normal after a success, it happens to most people, and that disadvantage is an advantage for the puppet masters.
The twins can also coat the game as a benevolent game. It helps everyone. You get rewarded for your good deeds, you get penalties for your bad deeds.
But it is what's behind the surface that is important. The "good" is simply to cover up the "ugly", the real reason a pyramid system was setup.
The problem is, it's not easy to write this story. Very few people will share their methods. I for one wouldn't share my methods, because I don't want to be at a disadvantage when I come across another puppet master, especially at work, it is nasty. Most people think of bullying as something physical. Not at all. There are hundreds of ways to bully others without any physical contact or psychological effect.
One of the best dramas of 2024 so far. The ending wasn't bad, however, they left it like that just in case for…
I don't know about the original creator and the writer of the adaptation, but I already have a story for S02 where the girls from S01 will find it very hard to survive.
;)
As someone who used the pyramid model myself back in the 80s and 90s (NOT for bullying), and as someone who faced off with those who used the pyramid model for "evil" in work environments, those twins are dangerous.
Forget about being twins. Even if it's one person only, they can take down the S01 girls because they have a huge advantage, they know how those girls play. They know their circle. While the new ones can pretend, act "okay", but was already gaining ground. The "pyramid game" doesn't have to be "known". It can be played without the players knowing it.
That is only available in North-& South-America. 😐What about the rest of the world?Will they force people to…
It doesn't matter. If it's not available on your paid OTT then go ahead watch from illegal streaming sites. It's not your fault. That's just how the industry is.
pretty sure it's 12. Viki has it listed as 12 episodes so I would think they should know since they are streaming…
IMDB is a crowdsourced database. Someone submitted 16 as a template, to be corrected later on. They probably want to add it to their list so they just submitted the standard "16 episodes".
Looking back at the comments, so many bad response for this drama. But I dont know, I still enjoy this drama.…
Correct. The FL waiting at the park was that one chance for them to give it another try. They could've another 10 years if that happened.
However, because the FL had to wait, it gave her more time to think and be resolute with her decision, it really is time to put a dot in their relationship.
Was it a mistake for the ML to have not left his work? Not really. Work is work. If he did that, and they got back together, if another incident happens where he got trapped in his work, it's going to be an issue.
I know, because, I've been in that situation. Doing it once can make your partner expect too much. Not because your partner is a brat, rather, you set an expectation for them. So, when you can't do it anymore, the other party starts to get disappointed. And if they have bad friends, they're probably saying things like, "he's lying, he's cheating", even though the other was indeed stuck with work. Usually, it's about a person's maturity. But even mature people can be foolish (which then ends up hurting each other).
It was a chance. A chance he missed. However, a chance he should not dwell on. "What ifs" is the most foolish thing any person can do, because it doesn't heal you, it only makes the pain stronger and deeper.
Sorry. ML is just too pathetic. After breakup he should've shift complete focus on his job or career whatever…
You have forgotten one crucial factor: it was their first relationship, and thus, first break up, ever.
You don't learn what "love", "romantic relationship", "break up", and "moving on", are until you experience it all.
As far as he is concerned, his world revolves around her. He cannot imagine a future version of himself without her.
Also, you've forgotten that the ex-girlfriend was also going through the same thing. The only difference is that she's handling it better and there are people around her why gives advise while letting her have her space.
Don't expect them to understand what people who've been through break ups of long-term relationships had already learnt.
The guy is a real simp, he would be sooner or later dumped by her again. Also your comment seems like it was only…
Well, it was really the ex-boyfriend's fault. Why deny the reality?
I'm not talking about theoretical here, I am coming from experience. My first relationship, like the couple on this story, were similar if not the same. I took my ex for granted. She made the sacrifices for us. Until finally she had enough.
It took me years to realize she was right.
Did she not commit mistakes? Of course she did. Just like the FL in this story/show. But if you look at the bigger picture, if you take everything into consideration, it was the guy's fault, and any attempt to "balance" it out is only an excuse and a way to sympathize (wrongly) to the guy. That's like saying justifying "he forced to have sex with you because you are his girlfriend/wife". No. You cannot and should not force yourself on anyone, be it they're your romantic partner legally or not. Just like how you shouldn't take your romantic partner for granted.
So, no, in this case, it is the guy's fault through and through. The faults by the woman in this relationship are nothing and negligible, if you want to call it "faults". She did all she could to save their relationship.
Lastly, this isn't about man vs woman. I'm a straight guy. As I've said earlier, I had a similar, if not the same, relationship, and I am not ashamed to admit that it was my fault we broke up, in the same way that the guy in this story/show was at fault. If that elevator scene did not happen, their relationship will more likely end the way it did for us.
Again, this is not a case where both parties are equally at fault. Not even close.
Here we go again with the irresponsible and immature comments like: (a) it is unrealistic; and (b) the writer is dumb and should quit.
I. "The writer is dumb and should quit"
The solution is simple: write your own story and produce your own show that will prove that "the writer is dumb and should quit". If you can do better, then you are right, otherwise, it's just an irresponsible and immature comment.
II. "It is unrealistic"
In this show, the ending is being called out as "unrealistic". Some were honest enough to point out that the unrealistic part is them staying as friends and in the same circle.
It is NOT unrealistic at all.
There are a lot of ex-couples around the world who stayed friends and in the same circles after they broke up. Like my ex and I.
Are you indirectly telling us that we are "unrealistic" and "liars"?
Very, very, little. Contrary to what MDL listed, she's not a main character in this show. Since plays were “invented”, the criteria for a main character is they are at least 98% in every scene from beginning to end. She didn't even show up, not even as a voice actor, in half of the episodes.
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Remaking the original poster, scenes, etc. is a common practice. It is done for two reasons: marketing & a nod/respect to the original. And people are "worried" because the adaptation wants to give respect to the original. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
But in real life, it is frequently used without the players knowing they're in a "game". Or, being controlled and manipulated.
The twins represent those two, "control" and "manipulation". The S01 girls were focused on the "game" but the twins wouldn't let them know that the class, perhaps the entire school, is in another "pyramid game".
Since the S01 girls only know the "game", meaning, it's out in the open, they'll have a hard time realising there is another game going on. They probably wouldn't identify the twins worse the puppet masters.
Another disadvantage is this: the S01 girls are probably in that state where they're overestimating themselves, and underestimating others. This is normal after a success, it happens to most people, and that disadvantage is an advantage for the puppet masters.
The twins can also coat the game as a benevolent game. It helps everyone. You get rewarded for your good deeds, you get penalties for your bad deeds.
But it is what's behind the surface that is important. The "good" is simply to cover up the "ugly", the real reason a pyramid system was setup.
The problem is, it's not easy to write this story. Very few people will share their methods. I for one wouldn't share my methods, because I don't want to be at a disadvantage when I come across another puppet master, especially at work, it is nasty. Most people think of bullying as something physical. Not at all. There are hundreds of ways to bully others without any physical contact or psychological effect.
;)
As someone who used the pyramid model myself back in the 80s and 90s (NOT for bullying), and as someone who faced off with those who used the pyramid model for "evil" in work environments, those twins are dangerous.
Forget about being twins. Even if it's one person only, they can take down the S01 girls because they have a huge advantage, they know how those girls play. They know their circle. While the new ones can pretend, act "okay", but was already gaining ground. The "pyramid game" doesn't have to be "known". It can be played without the players knowing it.
However, because the FL had to wait, it gave her more time to think and be resolute with her decision, it really is time to put a dot in their relationship.
Was it a mistake for the ML to have not left his work? Not really. Work is work. If he did that, and they got back together, if another incident happens where he got trapped in his work, it's going to be an issue.
I know, because, I've been in that situation. Doing it once can make your partner expect too much. Not because your partner is a brat, rather, you set an expectation for them. So, when you can't do it anymore, the other party starts to get disappointed. And if they have bad friends, they're probably saying things like, "he's lying, he's cheating", even though the other was indeed stuck with work. Usually, it's about a person's maturity. But even mature people can be foolish (which then ends up hurting each other).
It was a chance. A chance he missed. However, a chance he should not dwell on. "What ifs" is the most foolish thing any person can do, because it doesn't heal you, it only makes the pain stronger and deeper.
You don't learn what "love", "romantic relationship", "break up", and "moving on", are until you experience it all.
As far as he is concerned, his world revolves around her. He cannot imagine a future version of himself without her.
Also, you've forgotten that the ex-girlfriend was also going through the same thing. The only difference is that she's handling it better and there are people around her why gives advise while letting her have her space.
Don't expect them to understand what people who've been through break ups of long-term relationships had already learnt.
I'm not talking about theoretical here, I am coming from experience. My first relationship, like the couple on this story, were similar if not the same. I took my ex for granted. She made the sacrifices for us. Until finally she had enough.
It took me years to realize she was right.
Did she not commit mistakes? Of course she did. Just like the FL in this story/show. But if you look at the bigger picture, if you take everything into consideration, it was the guy's fault, and any attempt to "balance" it out is only an excuse and a way to sympathize (wrongly) to the guy. That's like saying justifying "he forced to have sex with you because you are his girlfriend/wife". No. You cannot and should not force yourself on anyone, be it they're your romantic partner legally or not. Just like how you shouldn't take your romantic partner for granted.
So, no, in this case, it is the guy's fault through and through. The faults by the woman in this relationship are nothing and negligible, if you want to call it "faults". She did all she could to save their relationship.
Lastly, this isn't about man vs woman. I'm a straight guy. As I've said earlier, I had a similar, if not the same, relationship, and I am not ashamed to admit that it was my fault we broke up, in the same way that the guy in this story/show was at fault. If that elevator scene did not happen, their relationship will more likely end the way it did for us.
Again, this is not a case where both parties are equally at fault. Not even close.
^_^
I. "The writer is dumb and should quit"
The solution is simple: write your own story and produce your own show that will prove that "the writer is dumb and should quit". If you can do better, then you are right, otherwise, it's just an irresponsible and immature comment.
II. "It is unrealistic"
In this show, the ending is being called out as "unrealistic". Some were honest enough to point out that the unrealistic part is them staying as friends and in the same circle.
It is NOT unrealistic at all.
There are a lot of ex-couples around the world who stayed friends and in the same circles after they broke up. Like my ex and I.
Are you indirectly telling us that we are "unrealistic" and "liars"?
If you want a fairy tale, watch Disney not a K-drama, instead of attacking the writer who knows better than you how to write a story for the screen.
"How can they co-exist no the same friends group.."? Simple answer: they are two matured individuals who had a proper closure.
How did I know? Because I went through the same break up and we're close friends to this day, same circles, even attended the same church for years.
Don't tell me we are "not reasonable"? If so, then you are cancelling our existence and maturity.
Because if it is, then I guess my ex and I being close friends to this day is also unrealistic? If so, wow, cancelling our maturity.