Maybe sometimes, but not true most times. I have dropped close to 100 shows. Usually, I would give it at least 2 or 3 episodes before I decide whether to continue or not, unless I absolutely hated the first episode. There are some dramas where I dropped it and picked it up later, only to enjoy it better the second time around. Perhaps it's due to the mindset or mood at the time of the first viewing that put me off. But picking something up after dropping it , is not something that I do often. It's only because I sometimes take to heart other people's comments like, "it's so good, I can't believe you didn't like it," or "you're missing out when you don't watch this show" that I kind of guilt-tripped myself into watching it again. Very rare do I change on my first impression of a drama. In most cases, if I didn't like it the first time, convincing me otherwise to enjoy it a second time is moot, BUT at least I gave it a second chance. And it really boils down to a subjective opinion.
The only time I would see something through the end is if I reached like more than 3/4 of the show. For example, If there's only 2 episodes left of a 40 episode. I figure, I would have wasted the time I watched the first 38 eps of a drama, only NOT to watch the last 2. But the halfway point is tricky: I usually ask myself, do I justify watching the next half of the show, or quit while I am ahead and not waste time on the other half? I figured that My Lovely Liar warranted the finish.
The reason why Orca has that kind of hairdo is because they can only afford one box of hair dye and Ting Fri already used most of it. They didn't have sponsors like Kopiko or some Thai juice box that they can drink out of every five minutes.
OMG!!! I do this type of stuff in my head, I thought I was the only one! Even started a blog to condense dramas into short conversations, but nobody appreciated my humor. That blog died a slow painful death. Glad I'm not alone.
I'm sorry, but what exactly are you implying? Are you suggesting that I must be Chinese because I don't *apparently*…
Don't mind that person. I've seen them around trolling and clamping down on people who do not profusely give out 10s like STDs. They don't know that people CAN have and actually DO have different opinions. Don't let these hoomans stop you from doing as you do! Your reviews are really entertaining.
Is it bad that I like the friend more than the ex girlfriend... yes I know he killed her and I dont feel bad that…
Yeah I hated the MLs ex too. Or people like Syaon who uses emotional blackmail (I e. Killing themselves) as a way to manipulate other people. Both of them are real bitches. And for the ex, I know she had it rough with her scumbag of a dad, but it doesn't excuse her leechy behavior. That family is unhinged. Syaon is as bad, if not worse, using Do Ha's weakness against him.
Where to begin with this short but gut-wrenching drama? Maybe the premise will help, as we already know from the get-go that one of the main characters is dead. So it’s not like we didn’t expect a sad backstory to color the mood. Â
In the beginning, we learn that the female lead was engaged in an adulterous relationship, although I did not see any need for the drama to include such a minute detail. But this incident spurs Konno Mei to move back to her hometown, where the actual story begins. We know her aversion to that place is mainly because of the abundance of memories she had with her childhood friend, who passed away tragically at a young age. But the prospect of the cherry-blossom tree where they had promised to meet, being cut down, was also weighing on her thoughts. Â
Once there, she meets her supposedly dead friend who’s stuck at 17. Setting aside the how’s and why’s Kota mysteriously re-appearing after years of his demise; we see Mei being conflicted. Happy that she can see him again once more, but also sad knowing what actually happened to him. She couldn’t seem to grasp the reality of his death, nor could she move on. She distanced herself from her friends and became far from being her happy-go-lucky young self. Â
Mei also became awkward upon meeting her friends again. I understand that death will do this to certain people, where they drift away from each other, not knowing what to do. However, this drama shows that life doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom once someone passes away. Kota’s reappearance stresses the importance of leaning on each other for support and is pivotal in bringing old friendships back together. Â
While we see justice being served late, with the real perpetrator of Kota’s unfortunate accident brought to justice, I place less emphasis on this revelation. For me, what struck the most is that time CAN heal wounds, if you let it, and it makes you appreciate the value of time with family and friends, no matter how short it is, and that expressing your feelings will help you with the worries and doubts if you rely on the surrounding support. Â
All the actors did a great job of making this point across, but also the production team, from the director to the writers, did a commendable job of bringing this drama to life. I also loved the appearance of the old man and his own story about his dead wife. It makes the impact of love and loss more powerful, even though told in this super-natural tale. But the emotions are all still there, and we should not be afraid of them.
I love this list, it helped me a lot. I am not sure whether you keep it up to date because last update was in 2021 but Kanojo wa Kirei datta is the Jap remake for She Was Pretty, which I didn't see on here (since it is again understandable, if you don't update this list anymore)
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The only time I would see something through the end is if I reached like more than 3/4 of the show. For example, If there's only 2 episodes left of a 40 episode. I figure, I would have wasted the time I watched the first 38 eps of a drama, only NOT to watch the last 2. But the halfway point is tricky: I usually ask myself, do I justify watching the next half of the show, or quit while I am ahead and not waste time on the other half? I figured that My Lovely Liar warranted the finish.
https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2021/08/what-does-upcoming-summer-say-about-youth-and-love/
I gave it a good effort but the titles are all so old hahaha
Syaon is as bad, if not worse, using Do Ha's weakness against him.
In the beginning, we learn that the female lead was engaged in an adulterous relationship, although I did not see any need for the drama to include such a minute detail. But this incident spurs Konno Mei to move back to her hometown, where the actual story begins. We know her aversion to that place is mainly because of the abundance of memories she had with her childhood friend, who passed away tragically at a young age. But the prospect of the cherry-blossom tree where they had promised to meet, being cut down, was also weighing on her thoughts. Â
Once there, she meets her supposedly dead friend who’s stuck at 17. Setting aside the how’s and why’s Kota mysteriously re-appearing after years of his demise; we see Mei being conflicted. Happy that she can see him again once more, but also sad knowing what actually happened to him. She couldn’t seem to grasp the reality of his death, nor could she move on. She distanced herself from her friends and became far from being her happy-go-lucky young self. Â
Mei also became awkward upon meeting her friends again. I understand that death will do this to certain people, where they drift away from each other, not knowing what to do. However, this drama shows that life doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom once someone passes away. Kota’s reappearance stresses the importance of leaning on each other for support and is pivotal in bringing old friendships back together. Â
While we see justice being served late, with the real perpetrator of Kota’s unfortunate accident brought to justice, I place less emphasis on this revelation. For me, what struck the most is that time CAN heal wounds, if you let it, and it makes you appreciate the value of time with family and friends, no matter how short it is, and that expressing your feelings will help you with the worries and doubts if you rely on the surrounding support. Â
All the actors did a great job of making this point across, but also the production team, from the director to the writers, did a commendable job of bringing this drama to life. I also loved the appearance of the old man and his own story about his dead wife. It makes the impact of love and loss more powerful, even though told in this super-natural tale. But the emotions are all still there, and we should not be afraid of them.