I don't believe the views I feel that the Fans are doing a great job of a fake popularity for the show:I started…
I disagree with your assessment of the story - seemingly generic. I think it has some fresh take (Yes, there was story about a butcher FL before). However, the combination of the characters, the filming by the director, and the actors do contribute to the overall popularity of the show.
You have valid points about fan based popularity index. We've seen this in most of the idols dramas. The ML here has A LOT of fans who are willing pay to push his drama.
However this drama has a few things going right for it: chemistry, storytelling, and humor.
Again - I respect your right to post. Don't worry about other people. They have an opinion. You have one too. I also suggest blocking fanatic people so you can earn your right to voice your opinion.
So why aren’t others buying views to make their dramas popular? So many big, high budget dramas have flopped,…
FYI: The ML has a lot of fans who are willing to pay. Of course, the director and the story have to work out too. This drama seems to be doing well in both.
Well, I think the incredible/unbelievable hype is fueled by fans and possibly paid by fans. However, the story is worth watching after 7! The director is from Blossom - very similar quality.
Tencent's rating: Total Playback: The overall number of views. Effective Views: Not all clicks count; the system prioritizes "long-watch" time and unique user views. VIP Weighting: Engagement from paid subscribers typically carries more "heat" than from non-paying users.
I am always skeptical of the rating when the payers can influence!
Don't bother to attack me because this is just a personal opinion. You can have one too- just post it separately from mine. If you use offensive language, you will be blocked.
When a public figure is linked to such a heavy tragedy, it becomes nearly impossible to separate the actor from the allegations.
The power imbalance of their relationship is at the heart of problem.
Regardless of the legal outcome, the ethical argument is that a veteran actor in his 30s holds significantly more social and emotional leverage than a young actress facing a career-ending crisis. The fact that she chose his birthday to take such a final step paints a devastating picture of the emotional weight she was carrying.
I wish him well and understand that there may be another side of the story. However, I cannot in fair conscience watch dramas from him when I know that he ignored the cries for help of a woman who had to commit suicide on his birthday to get some attention!
Looks like Prof Kang doesn't want a divorce - "Divorce in South Korea is increasingly common but still carries significant social, familial, and legal stigma. While attitudes are shifting toward accepting it as a personal choice, it is often viewed as a failure, particularly for women, and can lead to strained family relations and gossip. Legal processes are challenging, as courts often require proof of fault."
Yes, I can't wait until the professor gets what is coming to him. I will hate that his family will be so hurt…
I wouldn't worry about the wife. It's best that she knows what kind of man he is! I hope she divorces him and find a better person who really loves her.
I don't care if Jang Mi is foolish and childish. That homewrecker scene is soooooo satisfying!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Now let's do the same to the Professor and post it on the internet too!
Looks like JunHo is warming up to the idea of marrying an heiress.
I know why the chemistry is not evident. It's the ML ,Sung Joon. The way he looks at her is not too authentic. He always has a reserved/sarcastic expression. The 2nd ML is better. He acts as if he likes her. The FL actress also has no expression in her eyes. It's like "dead eyes". She's pretty though. The story is decent. Second leads act very well! Look at their eyes - very expressive.
Is this a hint? Kang Jun Ho said he miss seeing SeoRin. I hope he will get to see Jmi soon. I wonder what the reaction will be?
No preview but it's obvious, the last scene was someone's nightmare.
It's annoying that Kang Baek Ho knows SRin looks like Jmi. He was told that the twins met at the coffee shop. Why can't he just hurry up and figure it out. He's not stupid. In this environment the rich and criminals will remove the record at the hospital! Asking the nurse is useless.
Look at the camera recorder at the intersection! Look at Jmi's phone record. Why isn't the police working with him on this???? I saw so many CCTV cameras in seoul!!! I thought I was in a communist country! Big Brother watching everywhere.
According this article, there's an agency watching everywhere - they should have spotted the accident and report to police. "SHANE HAHM SEOUL This state-of-the-art command center is responsible for literally keeping Seoul moving. Cameras monitor the city's public transportation system, spot out illegally parked cars or accidents, and even share information with other agencies, like local law enforcement, emergency responders, and the national weather service."
Flashbacks are used way too often in these dramas. Sometimes they make sense when something happened way earlier…
I agree, especially, when the flashbacks are from the previous episode! And to make it worse, that crossing the road and got hit has been shown twice already at the end and then again at the beginning. :-(
I feel like the writers know they have us enthralled so they can do whatever they like.
Me: as long as the plot is moving forward :-) ever so slowly!!!
Perfect Scenario as predicted last Friday- Let the adventures begin! Finally, the plot becomes more interesting! I think my rating for this drama is currently 8.5. It still has some plot holes but it's getting better now. The script makes sense.
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You have valid points about fan based popularity index. We've seen this in most of the idols dramas. The ML here has A LOT of fans who are willing pay to push his drama.
However this drama has a few things going right for it: chemistry, storytelling, and humor.
Again - I respect your right to post. Don't worry about other people. They have an opinion. You have one too. I also suggest blocking fanatic people so you can earn your right to voice your opinion.
However, the story is worth watching after 7! The director is from Blossom - very similar quality.
Tencent's rating:
Total Playback: The overall number of views.
Effective Views: Not all clicks count; the system prioritizes "long-watch" time and unique user views.
VIP Weighting: Engagement from paid subscribers typically carries more "heat" than from non-paying users.
I am always skeptical of the rating when the payers can influence!
Don't bother to attack me because this is just a personal opinion. You can have one too- just post it separately from mine.
If you use offensive language, you will be blocked.
The power imbalance of their relationship is at the heart of problem.
Regardless of the legal outcome, the ethical argument is that a veteran actor in his 30s holds significantly more social and emotional leverage than a young actress facing a career-ending crisis. The fact that she chose his birthday to take such a final step paints a devastating picture of the emotional weight she was carrying.
I wish him well and understand that there may be another side of the story. However, I cannot in fair conscience watch dramas from him when I know that he ignored the cries for help of a woman who had to commit suicide on his birthday to get some attention!
"Divorce in South Korea is increasingly common but still carries significant social, familial, and legal stigma. While attitudes are shifting toward accepting it as a personal choice, it is often viewed as a failure, particularly for women, and can lead to strained family relations and gossip. Legal processes are challenging, as courts often require proof of fault."
If I were his wife, I wouldn't take him back!
Looks like JunHo is warming up to the idea of marrying an heiress.
The story is decent.
Second leads act very well! Look at their eyes - very expressive.
No preview but it's obvious, the last scene was someone's nightmare.
It's annoying that Kang Baek Ho knows SRin looks like Jmi. He was told that the twins met at the coffee shop. Why can't he just hurry up and figure it out. He's not stupid. In this environment the rich and criminals will remove the record at the hospital! Asking the nurse is useless.
Look at the camera recorder at the intersection! Look at Jmi's phone record. Why isn't the police working with him on this???? I saw so many CCTV cameras in seoul!!! I thought I was in a communist country! Big Brother watching everywhere.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d51544e78634464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856/share_p.html
According this article, there's an agency watching everywhere - they should have spotted the accident and report to police.
"SHANE HAHM SEOUL This state-of-the-art command center is responsible for literally keeping Seoul moving. Cameras monitor the city's public transportation system, spot out illegally parked cars or accidents, and even share information with other agencies, like local law enforcement, emergency responders, and the national weather service."
I feel like the writers know they have us enthralled so they can do whatever they like.
Me: as long as the plot is moving forward :-) ever so slowly!!!
https://www.kocowa.com/en_us/video/122704006/pearl-in-red-episode-1
https://www.kocowa.com/en_us/video/122704006/pearl-in-red-episode-1