Those little expression Seo Ri makes when she sees Cha Se Gye caring for her in his own little ways even though he argues with her and Cha Se Gye when he makes those expression when he is with Seo Ri is everything to me
Also random, but I like how the writer / director put together the scenes where he steps in to help her — she was doing alright on her own but he always steps in and makes things easier. So far, they’re crafting some nice “knight in shiny armor” scenes without sacrificing her independence / intelligence which I really appreciate
In ep 1, when FL meets the modern shaman/fortune teller, the shaman actually mentioned the names of 3 older time-travel romance dramas : (1) Thousand Years of Love (2003) with Baekje Princess. (2) Rooftop Prince (2012) (3) Queen In Hyun's Man (2012) (those are the same genre with this drama, I think the scriptwriter might take inspirations from them) .
I'm sure we all know Rooftop Prince and Queen In Hyun's Man; those are not long ago. I'm surprised with the first one which actually released in 2003.. wow it means this genre has been initiated since then.. even in 2026, this concept is still selling well..
I mean the kisses in episode 8 were not bad at all! Especially the second one. I must admit I feared a goody- goody type brushing of lips, for a longer while at best which is honestly becoming the boring norm in kdramas nowadays. But this couple surprised me in a good way. I like it when dramas show couples engaging in some pda even after confessing because that’s only natural. So many so called romance dramas make the couples kiss once and immediately move on to behaving prudish after that, it just makes the whole love angle seem so fake.
BWS is such a deadly kisser damn!!!!🔥🔥. He is the only one doing the damn job. Bro can kiss to save his life. I love him!!!! So happy IU opened her mouth a little in this drama.
REAL EMOTIONS OVER ARTIFICIAL PIXELS! 🎭🚫 The latest news regarding the "AI cloning plans" from streaming giants like iQIYI is deeply concerning. The idea of actors like Chen Zhe Yuan, Wang Chu Ran, or Zhang Ruo Yun wandering through our favorite dramas as mere digital shells isn't progress—it’s a nightmare for every fan of true artistry.
Why we must speak out against this:
The Soul is Missing: Acting lives in the moments between the lines. An algorithm can calculate tears, but it cannot feel pain. An AI clone will never reach the depth and nuance that a human brings through years of experience, sacrifice, and dedication.
Quantity Over Quality: 14 productions per year per actor? That’s not "more rest" for the stars; it’s assembly-line production. We want quality and heart, not generic, mass-produced content fed to us by a machine.
A Threat to the Industry: If we start digitizing actors, where do we draw the line? What happens to rising talents and new faces if big names are simply "cloned" and reused indefinitely?
Acting is a craft, not a dataset. We watch dramas for the human connection, the fluttering hearts, and the raw emotions. A digital double can never replace the heart and soul of a real performer.
We stand with the artists who are fighting against these contracts! ✊🎬
I imagine the executives of these companies/agencies are giddy at the thought of no-hassle dramas all produced, written, directed and acted by AI. Oh boy! Only one name on nearly all credits.
No pushback from actors, no salaries to pay them, no contract negotiations; well, no more actors needed, period. Only thing is, I suspect there will soon be no more audiences, either. The newness will wear off very quickly, and people will want their flesh and blood faves back.
I know I won't be in the audience. Time to go fishing if that happens.
(1) Thousand Years of Love (2003) with Baekje Princess.
(2) Rooftop Prince (2012)
(3) Queen In Hyun's Man (2012)
(those are the same genre with this drama, I think the scriptwriter might take inspirations from them) .
I'm sure we all know Rooftop Prince and Queen In Hyun's Man; those are not long ago. I'm surprised with the first one which actually released in 2003.. wow it means this genre has been initiated since then.. even in 2026, this concept is still selling well..
If I were SHJ, I would certainly go first and not wait! Lol
The latest news regarding the "AI cloning plans" from streaming giants like iQIYI is deeply concerning. The idea of actors like Chen Zhe Yuan, Wang Chu Ran, or Zhang Ruo Yun wandering through our favorite dramas as mere digital shells isn't progress—it’s a nightmare for every fan of true artistry.
Why we must speak out against this:
The Soul is Missing: Acting lives in the moments between the lines. An algorithm can calculate tears, but it cannot feel pain. An AI clone will never reach the depth and nuance that a human brings through years of experience, sacrifice, and dedication.
Quantity Over Quality: 14 productions per year per actor? That’s not "more rest" for the stars; it’s assembly-line production. We want quality and heart, not generic, mass-produced content fed to us by a machine.
A Threat to the Industry: If we start digitizing actors, where do we draw the line? What happens to rising talents and new faces if big names are simply "cloned" and reused indefinitely?
Acting is a craft, not a dataset. We watch dramas for the human connection, the fluttering hearts, and the raw emotions. A digital double can never replace the heart and soul of a real performer.
We stand with the artists who are fighting against these contracts! ✊🎬
#NoAIinActing #SaveHumanArt #CDrama #HumanPerformance #AuthenticActing #ProtectOurActors #SayNoToAIClones #iQIYI #MyDramaList
No pushback from actors, no salaries to pay them, no contract negotiations; well, no more actors needed, period. Only thing is, I suspect there will soon be no more audiences, either. The newness will wear off very quickly, and people will want their flesh and blood faves back.
I know I won't be in the audience. Time to go fishing if that happens.