I'm going to miss Kim so Hyun as Sol Hee. She did a great job in portraying the-girl-next-door then turned very cute and lovely girlfriend. I wonder, is she like that in real life? She sure knows how to deliver it. ^_~
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
Long reply, but I only this: it has been how the industry is since anyone of us were born, and I was born in the early 80s. If you are saying otherwise, then you were born in the 2000s. Welcome to the real life and learn to live with it.
If you can't, if you want to whine about it, you only have two solutions before you: 1. Establish your own production company; or 2. Buy controlling shares so you can do whatever you want.
You know, like Elon Musk.
But, like Elon Musk, you'll be surprised how things are actually ran.
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
Regardless, this is NOT new at all, so I don't know why people are calling it "a mess" and whatever. This is how the industry has been since before anyone of us were born.
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
A one-week delay was annoying as hell and prevented anyone from enjoying it?
It is a Korean show, they deserve to have all the rights to "enjoy" it first. Most people are watching from illegal streaming sites anyway. It's not like 50% of the International audience are watching "officially". So, just wait and enjoy it whenever you can.
It is no different from watching Western shows and movies. There is always a delay, and oftentimes, we don't get the shows. People should be thankful they even bothered to release it in an International OTT service even though they know not even half of their international audience will watch it officailly.
And besides, let's not lie to ourselves, if they decided not to license it to an International OTT service, there will be fansubs sooner or later.
It was a one-week delay only. LOL. If they decided not to license it for International audiences, it would take more than a week delay to get quality fansubs.
Lovely. This is why I support the "Public Domain" movement (and CC-BY and CC-BY-SA as well), it gives writers the freedom to create new stories based on characters we are already familiar with. It gives us the "legal right" to present the "what-ifs" and let other people enjoy the adaptations.
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
LOL. It was not "a mess". It according to plan and agreements.
You see, there is what you call licensing deals and marketing.
If you know success is guaranteed, the best move are: 1. Delay the International release 2. Get as much money from Licensing deals
They actually perfectly timed it. Here's why: a. They announced at the right time when the International release will air. b. Because of that, no one bothered releasing a fansub for the first two episodes. c. It created more buzz and excitement, locally and in some countries they specifically targeted (because they know they'll get more from those countries than other countries).
It all went according to plan and expectations. It was not a mess.
It depends on what is the message the writer and director wants to send.
You see, in the majority of Asian families, this is normal. It is tradition. It is expected for children, and they're expected to pass it on. What was shown so far is still nothing compared to what actually happens in real life.
If the writer and director wants to send the message that the new generation should “walk out on their family”, then they'll probably show that early. But they will have to tackle the advantages and disadvantages of turning your back on them. Not just the fallout, but also the impact on the person themselves.
If they want to portray how important your family is, then she either will not turn her back on them or after doing so she will come back and ask for their forgiveness.
You have to remember to view it in the lens of a Korean, their culture, values, and modern society. If you are a Filipino, you'll definitely understand and relate to the show because ironically, Korean and Filipino culture and traditions have a lot of parallels and overlaps when it comes to family (and hierarchy).
Non-Asians, or in this case, non-Koreans who doesn't have a similar culture, just don't see it and assume it is "fiction". But, stories like this are usually inspired by real life stories. A good writer can turn a true-to-life story into fiction, without anyone realising the truth behind it.
Or, maybe the writer coincidentally depicted something that is actually common and haven't realised it. Then again, almsot all writers were inspired of something. ;)
So, yeah, it depends on what lesson and message they want to send to the audience.
Clearly this writer have been watching too much Fast and Furious and take the meaning of 'family' too far! No…
You don't need to watch "too much" FF to know and understand that there are families wherein one or two children carries their family on their back.
^_^
It's actually normal if you are Asian, especially an Asian from Asia-Pacific (ASEAN + CJK).
> It's going to be 30 episodes of seeing Hyo Shim struggle, cry, be exhausted, chased by a loan shark, embarrassed and shamed down while seeing misogyny at it's finest on full display. I can't, I'll check this out again in 8 episodes to see if I've been proven wrong or of there has been any improvement...
At least it's only 30 episodes. In real life, most will take it to their grave and pass it on.
And it is very, very, very, hard to get out of that trap.
Da Mi's real mother is the rich woman who's project was denied? But she grew up with her adoptive parents?
If I heard the Korean correctly, Da Mi's adoptive mother is her real mother's sister who was probably disowned? I think I heard her adoptive mother call her real mother "unnie".
Anyone have a relationship chart or something? ^_^
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I wonder if the story (at least from the synopsis) also resonated with her. Hmm.....
I'm going to miss Kim so Hyun as Sol Hee. She did a great job in portraying the-girl-next-door then turned very cute and lovely girlfriend. I wonder, is she like that in real life? She sure knows how to deliver it. ^_~
Thank you!
If you can't, if you want to whine about it, you only have two solutions before you:
1. Establish your own production company; or
2. Buy controlling shares so you can do whatever you want.
You know, like Elon Musk.
But, like Elon Musk, you'll be surprised how things are actually ran.
It is a Korean show, they deserve to have all the rights to "enjoy" it first. Most people are watching from illegal streaming sites anyway. It's not like 50% of the International audience are watching "officially". So, just wait and enjoy it whenever you can.
It is no different from watching Western shows and movies. There is always a delay, and oftentimes, we don't get the shows. People should be thankful they even bothered to release it in an International OTT service even though they know not even half of their international audience will watch it officailly.
And besides, let's not lie to ourselves, if they decided not to license it to an International OTT service, there will be fansubs sooner or later.
It was a one-week delay only. LOL. If they decided not to license it for International audiences, it would take more than a week delay to get quality fansubs.
A must watch.
You see, there is what you call licensing deals and marketing.
If you know success is guaranteed, the best move are:
1. Delay the International release
2. Get as much money from Licensing deals
They actually perfectly timed it. Here's why:
a. They announced at the right time when the International release will air.
b. Because of that, no one bothered releasing a fansub for the first two episodes.
c. It created more buzz and excitement, locally and in some countries they specifically targeted (because they know they'll get more from those countries than other countries).
It all went according to plan and expectations. It was not a mess.
EPIC way to end Chapter 1 of the show. (Ch.1 = episode 1-4; Ch.2 = 5-8; Ch.3 = 9-12)
Oh, and never underestimate the power of religion.
Now, everyone is a suspect.
A serial killer with that much patience and cunning is a very dangerous person.
You see, in the majority of Asian families, this is normal. It is tradition. It is expected for children, and they're expected to pass it on. What was shown so far is still nothing compared to what actually happens in real life.
If the writer and director wants to send the message that the new generation should “walk out on their family”, then they'll probably show that early. But they will have to tackle the advantages and disadvantages of turning your back on them. Not just the fallout, but also the impact on the person themselves.
If they want to portray how important your family is, then she either will not turn her back on them or after doing so she will come back and ask for their forgiveness.
You have to remember to view it in the lens of a Korean, their culture, values, and modern society. If you are a Filipino, you'll definitely understand and relate to the show because ironically, Korean and Filipino culture and traditions have a lot of parallels and overlaps when it comes to family (and hierarchy).
Non-Asians, or in this case, non-Koreans who doesn't have a similar culture, just don't see it and assume it is "fiction". But, stories like this are usually inspired by real life stories. A good writer can turn a true-to-life story into fiction, without anyone realising the truth behind it.
Or, maybe the writer coincidentally depicted something that is actually common and haven't realised it. Then again, almsot all writers were inspired of something. ;)
So, yeah, it depends on what lesson and message they want to send to the audience.
^_^
It's actually normal if you are Asian, especially an Asian from Asia-Pacific (ASEAN + CJK).
> It's going to be 30 episodes of seeing Hyo Shim struggle, cry, be exhausted, chased by a loan shark, embarrassed and shamed down while seeing misogyny at it's finest on full display. I can't, I'll check this out again in 8 episodes to see if I've been proven wrong or of there has been any improvement...
At least it's only 30 episodes. In real life, most will take it to their grave and pass it on.
And it is very, very, very, hard to get out of that trap.
Welcome to Asian life. :)
I didn't even notice the Russian, I only noticed the Asian languages LOL.
1. Timing - no live-action adaptation
2. Again - no adaptation
3. Bridge - "Moving" adaptation
Did I get it right?
If I heard the Korean correctly, Da Mi's adoptive mother is her real mother's sister who was probably disowned? I think I heard her adoptive mother call her real mother "unnie".
Anyone have a relationship chart or something? ^_^