It's a limited series, until it get way too popular, like Beef
I loooove your profile picture - one of the best things Squid Game S2 gave us. And thanks for sharing that it is limited series, that works for me cause I really want the creators to go back to original single series formulae.
Okay - I get it that Ji Seok and Se Yeong have a lot of old feelings - but I really don't want them to get back together. Like why can't they move on and find new partners. Given that Se Young is the antagonist here, I'll personally feel weird if she is given a redemption arc given the damage she has caused to so many people around her, knowingly + under her mom's influence.
Love the trailer! Ju Ji Hoon and Choo Young Woo's characters feel like it would a good bromance + mentor/mentee + butting heads kind! Plus I spot two of my favorite talented ahjussis in support role: Kim Won Hae and Kim Eui Sung ❤️🔥Can't Wait!
The only thing am skeptical about is the 8 episode & this being a Netflix production. I really hope they finish the story in one season only. I gravitated towards K-dramas because they are one season and short format. Honestly cannot take in more long periods of waiting and multi-season anymore (looking at you Squid Games) 😑
I think I have thing for salt-face/Shiogao faced men (eg: Kentaro Sakaguchi) and Lee Ga Sub is in that category too 🥰
I have seen him first in Black Out and now watching him in The Frog. The first one - he played the roles of twins and in both had a maniacal/weak/vulnerable mix of portrayal which I found amazing and a testament of his talent. He also carried a bit of that nerdy-handsome look in both the shows which I love - regardless if men are fictional or real 🙈😻
Really want to see more of him in dramas - main roles, now - for his acting and the looks 😉😍
This is my first daily K-drama and one of the few makjangs that I have/am seeing. Why are they so good and entertaining?
Like I know there are cliches and predictable twists - but why does it make me feel all range of emotions (mainly want the evil ones to get a taste of their own medicine/plotting) and addicted week after week. Really loving it so far with 30 eps done. Initially I thought daily dramas would be slow and prolong/stretch the story but this one is really paced well.
While I know she would be too good till the end, I am waiting for the FL to have her cinderella moment and bitch-slap the evil characters #muahahahaaa. Also really hoping the Ji Seok does not get back with his ex - even though their feelings are still there, please duh nope. My favorites happen to be - Eun Chong and Ji Chang - why are the so cute!! ❤️
I absolutely agree..I'm so glad they did it this way so TOP didnt receive any hate cuz of his past before the…
Yes - cause sometimes people are too quick to take action - forgetting that the person on the recieving end is also a human just like them who feels hurt. This does not disregard any of his past mistakes - but if someone is trying to change, why are we not giving them a chance and quickly jumping the gun?
Anyways - celeb stuff aside, I have just been totally impressed by the marketing team of the show and Netflix, in all respects. And Hoping this decision would be a good thing.
I love this drama - its charaters and story - way too much! It was life-changing in more ways than one, especially now that I am a corporate worker too.
Sequels usually cannot live up to the prequels, cause there are always comparisons and the prequel have the first move advantage. So which makes me skeptical on how this one will come together.
Still, lets see not that I have any power if they are creating it - so will wait and watch.
I love Hyeri ever since I first saw her in the Reply series. I love her personality too seeing her interactions in her YouTube show. I also was on her side during her love/relationship drama 😈 - basically just connect with her on so many levels!
My first thought when I saw this article was "How do these K-actors/actresses pull off these looks and characters that are now almost half their age?"
I know it is a rhetorical question - given I know the efforts that goes behind to carry it out - the exercise, diet, skincare, makeup, editing, medicines/supplements, dermatologist guidance etc. Still it always puts me in awe how they all are convincingly able to pull it off ❤️
Having said that there is also the other side and my second thought - "but would it not be better to cast an aspiring actor/actress who is closer to the characters' age than someone who is almost double?"
This is not just pertaining to K-dramas - but across Hollywood and other regions also have similar examples. I know star power is one of the factors in selecting the cast as they know an unknown face might not attract the audience as much as a popular actor/actress (I mean see - we are also here for the article and the star's name in it) and then of course the irrefutable area like their talent and experience - but it is definitely a question to ponder . . . giving chances to new faces!
Anyways - pondering aside - I am liking the vibe of this drama. The theme mentions it as a mystery thriller, so I am hoping it is something like Pyramid Game or Extracurricular? It will be interesting to see and given Hyeri is in it - can be reassured the acting will be top-notch! ❤️
Squid Game have the best marketing team - this is one of the good examples where they waited for the tide to turn and then making use of it.
I am a proud VIP - and while all the members of BIGBANG are my favorites, I had a special place for GD and TOP. I have seen his earlier works as well, and while I did not connect much with his character in Squid Game, hands-down TOP was one of the most entertaining one in the show. In the sense that Thanos was a character that was fully used - we get a background to end all in the season. Which is great considering I found this season a little on the filler side and we are still awaiting other characters' arcs to fully develop and conclude next seaason.
Coming back to the marketing ingeniuty of Squid Games and Netflix - I know that the public can be a little extreme sometimes especially in Korea, so maybe this why they chose to have TOP's interview after assessing the public review. Probably had it been in the same time, there could have been some who would have asked the interview or show to be cancelled (we all know how it is in the comment section on MDL and social media).
So really just amazed by the entire marketing of this show - It is Literally Every where, in every collab - and how they took care of such sentiments too regarding their actors. Lots to learn about :)
One of those actors who can do anything - and I'll watch, because he is that good! But I really want a drama or him to play a character like Ahn Yona again 😂 would also be great if Park Seo Joon can join in #best-couple-award-winners 😂
Jung Ji So (FL)'s expressions when she is O Mal Sun remind me so much of Kotoko - Hanoka Yahagi. Especially the times she pouts/makes her face into that "o" face or irritated at someone.
Really funny and so talented! Too early to form any verdict (still on Ep 5) but her acting is super engaging! In fact, I think I rewatched Mischievous Kiss more for Kotoko's (over)acting than the plot 😂 😂 😂
He has always been a versatile actor, one of his earliest movies, "Antique Bakery", really showed his acting chops…
I have not seen that movie - but now that you mention, I will make it a point to look for it. I also enjoyed his role in "Dark Figure of Crime"
Not shameful at all - but he abided by the rules of his country. These rules maybe viewed strict by some, lenient by others - all different, but at least he did not shy away from it - and therefore, though he was absent for awhile - it is great to see him back now with such amazing projects.
"... did I get to know that he was caught in a scandal and I think has also served some time?"it's been sixteen…
Please see my OP with the edit - I just was not following Korean dramas and news after watching Goong sometime around 2017. In fact I feel have more access to K-news now that I am actively on MDL and other forums/news etc. That time I simply just did not know much on the news but was just watching dramas at random from the "sites-you-know-what-before-OTTs" hence I did not know that he was absent.
If you read my edit post now it will make more sense - I wanted to highlight this very point "speaks to his character that he didn't hide from or circumvent justice". Hence, as before am proud and happy of his projects, talent and look forward to more.
I first saw him in Goong (Princess Hours) which though released in 2006, I watched it much later in 2017+. Even then though he was much younger, his acting really stood out even then. Overtime, I forgot about him - as there were not many projects of his. Only when he came back in "Along the Gods" and "Kingdom", did I get to know that he was caught in a scandal and I think has also served some time? This was really unfortunate - for what he had done, and the fact that it was a shame/wastage of his talent.
Personally - I am of the opinion that we should condemn the act, and if the person has done his/her time and is looking to turn a new leaf they should be given a chance. While we cannot look inside his heart/mind to see if he feels remorseful or has reflected on his past actions, but am hoping he has definitely reformed his ways. Therefore it makes me immensely happy - that such a talented actor as him has made a comeback and giving us such amazing works like: Blood Free, Light Shop etc.
And to see his name in such articles and comments - really makes me smile and I look forward to his works and him being a better person off-screen.
EDIT: I made this post because of his overall journey both good and bad. People in the comments are thinking that am pointing out only to his mistake and the comeback inspite of it. That is not my point if it came out that way.
Some more context: a very famous actor has been given a sentence and when I commented on that article that I hope he reflects and is able to come back soon cause he is talented - I got a lot of "comments" who wanted me to change this as Korea is unforgiving and would not allow him to come back. I cited JJH's case and still do - hence the post that I am happy for his comeback and loving each and every project that he is doing, no matter if am able to catch them all or not.
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The only thing am skeptical about is the 8 episode & this being a Netflix production. I really hope they finish the story in one season only. I gravitated towards K-dramas because they are one season and short format. Honestly cannot take in more long periods of waiting and multi-season anymore (looking at you Squid Games) 😑
I have seen him first in Black Out and now watching him in The Frog. The first one - he played the roles of twins and in both had a maniacal/weak/vulnerable mix of portrayal which I found amazing and a testament of his talent. He also carried a bit of that nerdy-handsome look in both the shows which I love - regardless if men are fictional or real 🙈😻
Really want to see more of him in dramas - main roles, now - for his acting and the looks 😉😍
[Some Spoilers] Sharing my thoughts/theories in this thread here: https://mydramalist.com/discussions/miss-granny/134154-theories-for-the-drama
Would love to know what others watching the show think and do share your theories too!
Like I know there are cliches and predictable twists - but why does it make me feel all range of emotions (mainly want the evil ones to get a taste of their own medicine/plotting) and addicted week after week. Really loving it so far with 30 eps done. Initially I thought daily dramas would be slow and prolong/stretch the story but this one is really paced well.
While I know she would be too good till the end, I am waiting for the FL to have her cinderella moment and bitch-slap the evil characters #muahahahaaa. Also really hoping the Ji Seok does not get back with his ex - even though their feelings are still there, please duh nope. My favorites happen to be - Eun Chong and Ji Chang - why are the so cute!! ❤️
Anyways - celeb stuff aside, I have just been totally impressed by the marketing team of the show and Netflix, in all respects. And Hoping this decision would be a good thing.
Sequels usually cannot live up to the prequels, cause there are always comparisons and the prequel have the first move advantage. So which makes me skeptical on how this one will come together.
Still, lets see not that I have any power if they are creating it - so will wait and watch.
I love Hyeri ever since I first saw her in the Reply series. I love her personality too seeing her interactions in her YouTube show. I also was on her side during her love/relationship drama 😈 - basically just connect with her on so many levels!
My first thought when I saw this article was "How do these K-actors/actresses pull off these looks and characters that are now almost half their age?"
I know it is a rhetorical question - given I know the efforts that goes behind to carry it out - the exercise, diet, skincare, makeup, editing, medicines/supplements, dermatologist guidance etc. Still it always puts me in awe how they all are convincingly able to pull it off ❤️
Having said that there is also the other side and my second thought - "but would it not be better to cast an aspiring actor/actress who is closer to the characters' age than someone who is almost double?"
This is not just pertaining to K-dramas - but across Hollywood and other regions also have similar examples. I know star power is one of the factors in selecting the cast as they know an unknown face might not attract the audience as much as a popular actor/actress (I mean see - we are also here for the article and the star's name in it) and then of course the irrefutable area like their talent and experience - but it is definitely a question to ponder . . . giving chances to new faces!
Anyways - pondering aside - I am liking the vibe of this drama. The theme mentions it as a mystery thriller, so I am hoping it is something like Pyramid Game or Extracurricular? It will be interesting to see and given Hyeri is in it - can be reassured the acting will be top-notch! ❤️
I am a proud VIP - and while all the members of BIGBANG are my favorites, I had a special place for GD and TOP. I have seen his earlier works as well, and while I did not connect much with his character in Squid Game, hands-down TOP was one of the most entertaining one in the show. In the sense that Thanos was a character that was fully used - we get a background to end all in the season. Which is great considering I found this season a little on the filler side and we are still awaiting other characters' arcs to fully develop and conclude next seaason.
Coming back to the marketing ingeniuty of Squid Games and Netflix - I know that the public can be a little extreme sometimes especially in Korea, so maybe this why they chose to have TOP's interview after assessing the public review. Probably had it been in the same time, there could have been some who would have asked the interview or show to be cancelled (we all know how it is in the comment section on MDL and social media).
So really just amazed by the entire marketing of this show - It is Literally Every where, in every collab - and how they took care of such sentiments too regarding their actors. Lots to learn about :)
But I really want a drama or him to play a character like Ahn Yona again 😂 would also be great if Park Seo Joon can join in #best-couple-award-winners 😂
Really funny and so talented! Too early to form any verdict (still on Ep 5) but her acting is super engaging! In fact, I think I rewatched Mischievous Kiss more for Kotoko's (over)acting than the plot 😂 😂 😂
Not shameful at all - but he abided by the rules of his country. These rules maybe viewed strict by some, lenient by others - all different, but at least he did not shy away from it - and therefore, though he was absent for awhile - it is great to see him back now with such amazing projects.
If you read my edit post now it will make more sense - I wanted to highlight this very point "speaks to his character that he didn't hide from or circumvent justice". Hence, as before am proud and happy of his projects, talent and look forward to more.
I first saw him in Goong (Princess Hours) which though released in 2006, I watched it much later in 2017+. Even then though he was much younger, his acting really stood out even then. Overtime, I forgot about him - as there were not many projects of his. Only when he came back in "Along the Gods" and "Kingdom", did I get to know that he was caught in a scandal and I think has also served some time? This was really unfortunate - for what he had done, and the fact that it was a shame/wastage of his talent.
Personally - I am of the opinion that we should condemn the act, and if the person has done his/her time and is looking to turn a new leaf they should be given a chance. While we cannot look inside his heart/mind to see if he feels remorseful or has reflected on his past actions, but am hoping he has definitely reformed his ways. Therefore it makes me immensely happy - that such a talented actor as him has made a comeback and giving us such amazing works like: Blood Free, Light Shop etc.
And to see his name in such articles and comments - really makes me smile and I look forward to his works and him being a better person off-screen.
EDIT: I made this post because of his overall journey both good and bad. People in the comments are thinking that am pointing out only to his mistake and the comeback inspite of it. That is not my point if it came out that way.
Some more context: a very famous actor has been given a sentence and when I commented on that article that I hope he reflects and is able to come back soon cause he is talented - I got a lot of "comments" who wanted me to change this as Korea is unforgiving and would not allow him to come back. I cited JJH's case and still do - hence the post that I am happy for his comeback and loving each and every project that he is doing, no matter if am able to catch them all or not.