Living Tribunal

Dumb? Sure, call me that if appreciating romance without everyone constantly 'sleeping around' is such a naive concept. But it's funny—so many viewers are switching to K-dramas exactly because they build connections with meaning, where every gesture feels unique and intimate. If you’re missing that appeal, no worries; I’ll keep enjoying my 'dumb' reality, where each relationship actually means something. Meanwhile, if you need any K-drama recommendations that prove it, just let me know!

Hua Family Men in this drama are very dumb especially that Grandpa. And let's not even forget the women, they are more dumb than the men.

Yes, it really does matter—and it matters a lot. That’s why so many people are moving from Western dramas to Korean ones. In Western shows, it often feels like everyone’s sleeping with everyone, making relationships feel less special. K-dramas, however, keep things more chaste, with a slow build-up of romance where each intimate gesture feels unique and exciting. Just because someone has a different opinion doesn’t mean you should shame them for it. Everyone has their own preferences and values in the content they enjoy.

It won't have any romance right?

So no episodes on 1st and 2nd of November 🥺 and does anyone know the date of express yet?

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FoF is already airing today.

Totally! It’s such a rare topic for dramas to explore, and the way they used it to stir up the ML’s jealousy was spot on. Reminds me of Touch Your Heart where the same thing happened with the FL filming romantic scenes. It’s like they’re showing how tricky balancing real feelings and acting can be. Gives me goosebumps too!

The preview of episode 18 brings up such an important topic that I rarely see in dramas about actors. It dives into the reality of doing intimate scenes with co-stars and how it affects their real-life partners. I’m really glad this drama is addressing it, unlike most other shows in this genre.

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Both leads aren’t as popular domestically, even though they’re pretty well-known internationally, unlike actors like Xu Kai or Bai Lu, who are big both at home and abroad. That’s one reason why the heat index is low. Also, it’s a modern drama, and Chinese viewers tend to lean more towards historical dramas. The modern ones that do well usually have more complex plots, whereas this one has a lighter, more easygoing vibe.

I think we will receive the express package either on the 28th or 29th, as The Story of Pearl Girl is releasing on the 30th of October, and they would need to finish this before that starts.

I think a live-in husband refers to a husband who lives with his wife and her parents in their house, which is essentially the opposite of the usual living arrangement after marriage.

I totally get where you're coming from, and I agree that once she finds out the truth, it will definitely change the way she sees him, just like it did for him. I just wish we could have had that shift happen a little earlier, so we could enjoy watching their relationship grow with more depth instead of waiting for the reveal. It's like we're stuck in this sibling-zone, and it’s making the romance feel a bit stuck too, you know? Hopefully, once the truth is out, we’ll get that smooth transition you mentioned. Fingers crossed it happens soon!

I think the issue is that romance is a key part of the story, but the mystery of the FL's birth still hasn’t been revealed to her. Because of this, she sees the ML as her brother, when it should’ve been cleared up earlier. This way, we could enjoy the gradual development of their romance, and it wouldn’t feel so sudden when it finally happens. I don’t mind slow-burn romances, but when more than half the drama is over and the romance hasn’t even started due to a big misunderstanding that could easily be resolved, it feels frustrating.

I haven't watched the preview yet, but I think it's the translation's fault, as 'brother' (GeGe) in China can also be used between lovers in a flirty way, just like 'Oppa' can be used in two instances in Korea.

Yeah, my thoughts are changing too after completing half of it. Both of them had immense growth after some chapters. Maybe my initial thoughts were wrong.

Why did the makers even adapt this novel? Both the leads in the novel are insufferable and foolish. The FL doesn't have much self-respect, while the ML has a "princess syndrome," where he can't even use a washing machine. The ML treats the FL like a housemaid—this arrogant bastard—and the FL is so saintly that she does it for a measly 300 yuan a quarter. I still don't understand why they should have a romantic relationship at all. Before reading the novel, I thought it had great potential for a drama and was really excited for it, but after reading it, I don’t have high hopes anymore.

It does seem fast, but I think the flashback hints that they had some connection from childhood, which explains why the ML was already into her. It’s like they’re picking up where they left off, so I guess the feelings didn’t need time to develop—they were already there!