Ugh Shin Young is the. Worst. It doesn't help that the actress just does not know to emote and just has a blank look on her face until it's time for her lines. But the shoddy acting aside, her character is just so bland and it's hard to figure out where she lies in terms of the political shenanigans taking place. It's like her dream is literally to be that damsel in distress that needs sweeping off her feet. What's even more sad is that I get more OTP vibes from her interactions with Chi Ho than with Kang San which sucks because I need that kid to be happy
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I think with SY it's a combination of a bland character with a bad actress. I think if they got e.g., Go Hyun Jung (I realize she is much too old for the role), then despite the writing, she'd be able to pull out nuances that aren't there. But Lee Eljia (sp?) is a total newbie and not one who is naturally gifted, either. The thing is, I am OK with a raw actress when the character is likeable - the heroine of Gaksital was played by a newbie as well, but the character itself was likeable and JSY had great chemistry with Joo Won (Le Eljia has zero chemistry with San, better chemistry with Chi Ho, but neither is making me fall down in joy
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The hero/anti-hero blur is typical of PD Kwak. He did the same in Conspiracy in the Court too. I haven't actually watched this drama. I've been subbing it on Viki, but haven't actually had the chance to watch the episodes from start to finish.
So far, I'm digging Chi Ho. I don't care about San. In the least bit. I hate Shin Young. Princess. But that's all based on just subbing segments here and there.
Yeah, you are totally right about the character about Shi Young. I too thought JSY was a serviceable actress but her character was awesome so i was okay but Lee Elijah already has little material to work with already so her nonexistent emoting is doing her no favors.
Haha I'm on Team Both with slight bias for Kang San but Chi Ho is admittedly getting the better storyline right now. I've never seen Chuno but I am with you as well on hoping the two will join forces, ditch Shi Young, and succumb to the bromance already! If only Byeo Ri wasn't literally 14! I seriously thought they were just calling her a kid because she only LOOKED like a kid lol! But I read that this drama will span some years so maybe somewhere down the line it will be possible!
Haha, and I realized that I didn't even add you as a friend yet! Is that okay? I need more kdrama loving friends on LJ. I also noticed that you watch Answer Me 1994 which is my biggest jam at the moment and I need someone to spazz with lol!
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So far, I'm digging Chi Ho. I don't care about San. In the least bit. I hate Shin Young. Princess. But that's all based on just subbing segments here and there.
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Haha I'm on Team Both with slight bias for Kang San but Chi Ho is admittedly getting the better storyline right now. I've never seen Chuno but I am with you as well on hoping the two will join forces, ditch Shi Young, and succumb to the bromance already! If only Byeo Ri wasn't literally 14! I seriously thought they were just calling her a kid because she only LOOKED like a kid lol! But I read that this drama will span some years so maybe somewhere down the line it will be possible!
Haha, and I realized that I didn't even add you as a friend yet! Is that okay? I need more kdrama loving friends on LJ. I also noticed that you watch Answer Me 1994 which is my biggest jam at the moment and I need someone to spazz with lol!
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