Probably an unpopular opinion, but I wasn't a total fan of the ML from wwwsk. He had amazing chemistry with the FL, sure, but he was very self-centered, to the point I didn't really connect to him. Meanwhile here, CHW takes a lot of inspiration from wwwsk, but makes his chaebol character relatable, cute and actually funny. I really love that ML and FL are friends before becoming lovers, didn't know I needed to see this trope so much.
Weird how this was not on my ptw list, but it's better imo than top 2 recent dramas I've waited so long for. I know some people don't like comparing dramas, so just let me say that the ML at least has some hobbies outside of work and his relationship/family (unlike Love Scout) and pretty much every character, except for grandma, is lovable (unlike Melo Movie)
He insists on her going to car mechanic not cause he's just trying to get her a new car to impress her, but cause he has childhool trauma and is simply worried for her - that's great, consistent character writing!
This really brings me so much joy. For once, the secret between the characters will be crazy fun to reveal, not sad, melodramatic (maybe a bit dramatic tho haha) and I'm waiting! I'm reminded of shooting stars by the same director - it wasn't a genre-defining show or anything like that, but it was competent, cute and fun, just like this one!
I'm wondering about the ML "finally deciding to live a real life" at the end of the show, instead of only watching movies. Cause like - he had a very good real life? A well paying job connected to his hobby, a loving brother who was spending a lot of time with him, friends, girlfriend even. That isn't a life that requires giving up on your biggest hobby and some escapism is not a bad thing. If FL's father was alive, HE could be the one to come to this conclusion - focusing on family life instead of chasing unattainable dream that ruins his every relationship. But the ML's movie fascination didn't hinder anything. (Let's for now not focus on the fact that I disliked the trio's friendship, but the show did want us to believe they are friends)
I actually like it. Nothing special, and has a lot of tropes I'm not too fond of (main leads not over their first…
About cringe - I actually don't mind "the ML is an otaku" cringe. I love that he's not ashamed of that! I much rather prefer this over cringy "comedic" side characters or too much aegyosal from the male and female lead...
I actually like it. Nothing special, and has a lot of tropes I'm not too fond of (main leads not over their first love which happened 15! years ago) but it isn't trying to be more than just competent entertainment. Not too cringy for my liking. No big scheming bad. Not boring tho! Characters are likeable, but have their faults as well. The second couple seems lovely too. I look forward to how the chemistry will grow between the couples.
This was okay. Yet another series that I had high hopes for but, in the end, fell short of my expectations. Woo…
Same. A lot of anticipated dramas fall flat for me, this one and Live Scout being the most recent ones. It seems like successfull actors, director and writer together still can't ensure that the drama will be great. I just hope that When Life Gives You Tangerines will be swell, cause if not, I'll lose all my hope lol
16 years later, so he’s 31? And she’s 35? I don’t believe that’s the age they’re trying to convey 🤣21…
I hate it tbh. I like the character's age to make sense, both in terms of their looks, as well as their experience and position at work. Don't they have enough actors in Korea to actually do these roles? Or cant they change their story so that these actors that they have can play younger characters? It bugs me to no end, it may be stupid for people, but I just can't stop thinking about it 😭 Like in Love Scout, the ML supposedly got to be a father very early on, when he was in college. And the daughter is 7 when the show begins. But he doesn't look and act 28-30, but 37-40 😭 In the end, I try not to pay attention, but sometimes it's hard, as I don't know what should I expect and how should I judge their actions - like 22 or 32 yo?
I understand wanting to break up, but after 7 years you'd think theyd be better at communicating their issues.…
Facts. Like I can't imagine how ANY relationship would work if you don't communicate what you like/dislike. Is he supposed to be a mind-reader or sth, to know she didn't like football when she clearly enjoyed watching it with him, laughed and cried? I feel SO bad for him, he had no chance to fight for their relationship and amend his mistakes - which weren't so fundamental! She should be an actor not a screenwriter with such background in lying tbh
If FL's father was alive, HE could be the one to come to this conclusion - focusing on family life instead of chasing unattainable dream that ruins his every relationship. But the ML's movie fascination didn't hinder anything. (Let's for now not focus on the fact that I disliked the trio's friendship, but the show did want us to believe they are friends)
Like in Love Scout, the ML supposedly got to be a father very early on, when he was in college. And the daughter is 7 when the show begins. But he doesn't look and act 28-30, but 37-40 😭
In the end, I try not to pay attention, but sometimes it's hard, as I don't know what should I expect and how should I judge their actions - like 22 or 32 yo?