bhvyshrm So it looks like the hornet’s nest has well and truly been kicked here and it looks like Ri-an and Kang Ha are about to go to war. There’s still no mention of Kang Ha’s parents, and the chemistry between the characters is definitely not working very effectively at all.The “romance” between Kang Ha and Jae-i feels stifled and lacking, while the show itself is struggling to carve its own unique slice of the teen-drama pie. There’s just not enough here to help it stand out from the mass of other dramas in the field, which is a bit disappointing.Hopefully the final two episodes can pick up and fire on all cylinders.
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In terms of content in this show, there actually isn’t too much to sink your teeth into. Sure, we have the drama between kids but it’s not dramatic enough to stand out like something akin to Penthouse or Elite. Instead, this feels like a watered down version of that Spanish series, lacking the spice that made it so memorable, which is a real shame. There’s definitely potential here but right now this show feels flawed.The series does have some stand-out moments, including the reveal about Ha and In-han being brothers, but is that enough to lift it above mediocrity? I don’t think so. Hopefully the second half of this show improves
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So Kang-Ha and Jae-i have been introduced together and given we know exactly what Jae-i’s father is like, how will he react to all of this? It certainly poses an interesting conundrum but it also looks like we’re gearing up for the “evil Chairman” twist. Could it be that Jae-i’s father covered up the murder as he disapproved of his daughter’s relationship? It certainly looks that way right now given what we’ve seen.Meanwhile, the kids continue to scheme and we get more of that trademark Elite flavour start to bleed through here.On the whole, Hierarchy is a decent enough watch and as we reach the halfway point, things do look like they’re about to pick up in a big way.
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Alas the plot thickens. We see more romance now as Kang Ha and Jae-i grow closer but damn, their chemistry is almost non-existent. In fact, their scenes together are rather awkward and whether this is a result of Jae-i being “stifled” from her emotions or the mismatch of leads is up for debate.More intriguing however, are the supporting characters. Chan-min is an illusive character and his nickname and the way he can slip in and out of situations (not to mention knowing the cover-up about In-han) makes him a prime candidate for knowing who caused the hit and run. Is he the blackmailer?We still don’t know the full extent of this, and to be fair it may even be completely unconnected to the whole affair with In-han. We’ll have to wait and see on that front! However, the drama is just starting to heat up and it’s anyone’s guess quite where this one will go next!
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So Hierarchy has set itself up as a sort of Korean version of Netflix’s Elite, to mixed results. The formula is immediately familiar and while it is endearing, it doesn’t have its own identity. At least not yet. The murder mystery element running in the background is certainly interesting but the basic premise is a little too blasé right now.You can definitely understand the allure though and why Netflix have decided to go this route but whether it pays off or not, only time will tell. The show is shaping up to be an interesting one but whether it can stand out from the competition or not still remains to be seen.
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder Episode 24
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ineedvagabondseason2asap okay I was looking for low-stake dramaand yes, good god the minimal drama helpedbut thats allC-Drama are turning up into big no for me, intervention needed.
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Just finished episode 1&2 and was truly was immersed in these episodes. Actor Hasegawa is just amazing! Great acting . First time seeing him in this type of role . Looking forward to the rest of the episodes. I want to know about his relationship with Saya, the guy in prison, and the person’s grave he visited , Reiko Momose.
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Love howthis firstepisode setsup the mix up. It wasso fun watching each onetrying tosave face. The editingand timingwas perfect.
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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon Episode 4
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The politics between the two teaching academies is taking all the fun out of this exciting drama. We can clearly see that the students themselves were not happy about the surprise lecture which turned out to be extremely boring for them. On the other hand, Si-woo had so much fun with his personalised class that he is contemplating switching to Daechi Chase for good.The romance between Jun-ho and Hye-jin is brewing now as we can see Jun-ho thinking about all his happy moments with Hye-jin from when they were younger. He was falling for her then and hopefully will realise his feelings for Hye-jin in the episodes to come.It is also visible how Hye-jin also wanted to talk to Jun-ho as she kept looking at her phone after their argument. I am hoping for the show to be extremely romantic with little to no melodrama because there is nothing that stands in the way of this romantic couple.
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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon Episode 3
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It’s very normal for the other teachers at Daechi Chase to be upset over the joint lectures. It would have been wiser for Hyun-tak to consult Seung-hee if not all other teachers about the new joint lectures with Hye-jin and Jun-ho. It is clear that by using Jun-ho’s free demo lectures, Daechi Chase will be able to bring in a lot of students from Heewon High School.This can also mean that Hye-jin will have a hard time managing the Chanyoung High School students all on her own. I wish for Hye-jin to take Chung-mi’s help in teaching those students as it looks like she has some intel on Professor Pyo. On the other hand, this could also really help Hye-jin prevent the students from being poached by Hyung-sun.As chaotic as the business end of the show is, the romance between Jun-ho and Hye-jin has me giggling and kicking my feet in the air. With this being only the third episode in the show, I am hoping for the business angle to take the side-lines with more focus on Jun-ho and Hye-jin’s romantic relationship in the episodes to come.
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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon Episode 2
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The episode was cute and I am looking forward to Wi Ha-joon’s first romantic drama as the main lead. The way Jun-ho looks at Hye-jin, it is clear that he already has feelings for her. I wonder if Hye-jin wanted Jun-ho to not switch to being a teacher because she herself regrets being a teacher at Daechi Chase.It is shocking how Hyun-tak hired Jun-ho because of his success story as a way to promote the teaching academy. The way things ended in this episode, we can be sure that Jun-ho will never betray his “noona” as they will eventually turn from teacher-pupil to friends to lovers.
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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon Episode 1
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The show looks like a slow-burn romance set in the backdrop of the teaching industry. Jun-ho will get a teaching job at Dae-chi Chase. I am very excited to see how this story unfolds as teaching as a profession is very close to my heart. The fact that school teachers all around the world are the same is not shocking with the way Professor Pyo treats Hye-jin.Just because she does not have the same qualifications as him, he belittles and manhandles her. I wish Hye-jin would not let his actions go but I’m sure she was thinking about Ha-yul. With Professor Pyo challenging Hye-jin to a “battle”, it is clear that they will have more clashes in the future and I wonder if she will need Jun-ho’s help in clashing with the school teacher.
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Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale Episode 2
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We love loser men who are so down bad for their girl. With K-drama fans suffering from Lovely Runner withdrawals, Cha-min is a pretty strong contender for our new Sun-jae. Of course, the fiancee angle is going to be a chaebol arranged marriage situation but we are so down for a couple of more overdramatic reactions!The satire really is top-notch and we didn’t expect this from a freaky little web series literally called Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella at one point. But it does it well, from making fun of the usual melodrama tropes to cleverly using actual rom-com storylines while still being aware of the irony. The last half of Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale Episode 2 with the overdramatic acting, the music and the sepia tone was all hilarious. But we will be honest, this childish humour, the intentional hammy retelling and the silly plot twists aren’t for everybody. If goofy rom-coms are your cup of tea, you will be laughing non-stop. Otherwise, you are better off watching a more subtle and serious romance like The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.
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Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale Episode 1
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Episode 1 of Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale aka Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella is off to a great start. It feels like one of those mini K-dramas with a short and sweet storyline, minimal angst and possibly a satisfying and happy ending. Definitely a bonus for Jun-young fans who just came from The Impossible Heir absolutely ruining his character. Well, here we get Prince Charming or well, Cha-min who is similarly a rich, bratty chaebol kid but in a rom-com setting. Meanwhile, Pyo Ye-jin is on a streak as she led several successful K-dramas last year from Taxi Driver 2 to Our Blooming Youth. She stars as our Cinderella who is bubbly yet grounded in reality. The show is super whimsy and quirky with some wild CGI. It is everything that it is calling itself – a hilarious rom-com. And while fans were worried about its number of episodes, the pacing suggests that 10 episodes just might be enough. It is quick and to the point. Even the filler scenes aren’t really fillers as we get an insight into the characters. And while focusing on furthering the story, it also cleverly weaves the Cinderella motifs and keeps it lighthearted.
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I love the fact that’s it’s slow paced bc lately in the Bl world everything has been so blunt so this is like a breath of fresh air.
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