I remember the hype when it was announced and the disappointment that followed (I was among those disappointed). I decided to give it another chance recently, and I actually really enjoyed it. It's nothing out of the ordinary, but it's the perfect kind of show for when you just want something simple (with a dosage of kdrama cliches) and it does look pretty like a postcard. The nostalgic feeling of the 2010s dramas definitely helped me appreciating it this time round.
It's useless to present the argument of "what if you were him?". A sane adult, nearing 30, wouldn't approach a 15 year old with the intention to engage in a romantic relationship.
Also putting the blame on her family doesn't change the fact that he was a predator. Coming from a dysfunctional family made her an easier target.
Dude, the keyword here is "groomed and groomer." You can't justify an adult having a relationship with a minor.There's…
So, because she's supposedly also at fault, that erases what he's done? So he shouldn't be held accountable because she agreed to stay in a relationship with him? Despite the fact that he was the one that approached her first?
Since you seem to love analysing the human condition, maybe you should research gaslighting and why victims stay. While you're at it, look into how grooming can still happen even if the age of consent is low and how the law isn't always meant to protect the vulnerable.
it's nothing new tbh, k-netizens would never believe that the truth is the truth until a life is lost.
Tbf not only knetz. Unfortunately systematic misogyny is a global thing. People would rather see women die than to hold men accountable for their actions.
Those that are excusing this because she stayed for 6 years or because at the time it was a legal age for consent (or whatever excuse you want to hold on to), a 15 year old is still too young to be involved with a nearly 30 year old. You have to be dimwitted and delusional not to see the power structure and how she was always at a disadvantage. At 27 he was already an A lister and extremely influential. Imagine what it must have felt like for her to get attention from someone like him. Being exposed to the public at such a young age and on top of it coming with a baggage of family issues made her an easy target for a predator. This is what grooming looks like.
I am sorry she had to die for the truth to come out. The sad part is that probably in a couple of weeks he'll continue as if nothing ever happened.
Also putting the blame on her family doesn't change the fact that he was a predator. Coming from a dysfunctional family made her an easier target.
Since you seem to love analysing the human condition, maybe you should research gaslighting and why victims stay. While you're at it, look into how grooming can still happen even if the age of consent is low and how the law isn't always meant to protect the vulnerable.
I am sorry she had to die for the truth to come out. The sad part is that probably in a couple of weeks he'll continue as if nothing ever happened.