#Chae Jong Hyeop

[pudding-bitches]

the loserism is high with these mfs

[dramashii]

Dating Era

SERENDIPITY'S EMBRACE (2024) | Ep 6

[nunafilms]

I'm glad you're back. It's nice to see you again, Kang Hu Yeong.

Serendipity’s Embrace ─ Episode 1 (우연일까)

[mostlyfate]

SERENDIPITY'S EMBRACE 우연일까? · 2024

[iamacolor]

It's me, Ki-ho. The prosecutor's office sent us a notice.

CASTAWAY DIVA - EPISODE 11

[orangesyellow]

"Was this also a part of clearing things up?" Castaway Diva (2023) dir. by Oh Choong-hwan

[kimgoeun]

Serendipity's Embrace (Ep.1)

[everythingsouthasian]

- Being King Bo-geol is better for you! - It was. But there was one day when I regretted it. The day I found you on the island, I wished I was Jung Ki-ho again. I wanted to find you before anyone else could.

CASTAWAY DIVA 무인도의 디바 (2023) ✦ Episode 07 "Seo Mok-ha vs. Eun Mo-rae" dir. Oh Choong-hwan

[aousboom]

I'm sorry, but my first love is already starting to thaw.

SERENDIPITY'S EMBRACE (2024)

[wolha]

CHAE JONG-HYEOP as LEE KI-HO CASTAWAY DIVA 무인도의 디바 (2023) dir. Oh Choong-Hwan

[smittenskitten]

SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE (2023) dir.- LEE NA JUNG

[sunset-sprinkles]

The theme of dual perspectives in modern k-dramas :

The idea of presenting stories from the point of views of both the male and the female protagonist sounds refreshing it also adds a layer of depth to understanding the dynamics of their relationships.

"Memories are unstable because some memories are only remembered by one person" - Serendipity's Embrace (2024)

This means that hidden feelings always make way for difference in povs. One might assume what the other feels , but in reality the povs always add a flavour to it. It brilliantly highlights the fact that one situation cannot be judged from the third person's perspective unless we hear both the sides of the same story.

The famous episode 2 of Lovely runner that presents with the pov of Sun-jae that he had always and always been in love with Sol just changes the way we see their love story. And the fact that writers have been continuously coming up with this theme screams that it's indeed the best when it comes to creating a tapestry of emotions and memories.

"Memories don't disappear, they're all smeared into one's soul" - Lovely Runner (2024)

The fact that all these four dramas have been not just plainly romcoms but also presents a source of "interest" in the characters who have known each other for a long time. Cause true feelings just grow and don't dissapear after some moments of staying away from each other.

“Everyone has unforgettable memories from a certain year of their life. They cherish those memories so much that it lasts a lifetime.” - Our Beloved Summer (2022)

All these stories have used "memory" as a tool for story telling. The use of memory as a narrative tool emphasizes the impact of time on relationships. The past isn’t just something that happened; it’s something that continues to live within the characters, influencing their decisions and emotions in the present.

The episode 4 ending of Love next door (2024) symbolizes this same idea when they show the transition from "past perfect -> present perfect continuous"

"Your memories don't mean anything. They are all in the past" - Love Next Door (2024)

By intertwining their perspectives with memories, the writer crafts a narrative that resonates with viewers on a personal level, reminding us of our own cherished or even painful memories and how they’ve shaped our lives. It’s a testament to the idea that we are all, in some way, a product of our past, and that understanding another person often means understanding their history as well.

Here , "First love" also eventually becomes a plot device for exploration. It becomes not just a memory but a recurring theme that influences the characters' actions and decisions. The beauty of exploring first love through two different perspectives is that it allows the audience to see how the same moments can be cherished, misinterpreted, or even forgotten by the two individuals involved. What might have been a fleeting moment for one character could be a defining memory for the other.

"I know all of seunghyo’s firsts: the first day he drank banana milk, the first day he started swimming, the first day he surpassed my height. the only thing I didn’t know was his first love” - Seukryu in Love next door (2024)

[We all know who his first love is though haha]

Therefore,first love, in these dramas, often serves as a touchstone for the characters' development. It’s something they return to, either consciously or subconsciously, as they navigate their current relationships.

[dramashii]

You should go. I'll watch you go in first.

SERENDIPITY'S EMBRACE (2024) | Ep 6

[outmealcookie]

i'm glad they met each other.

Castaway Diva (2023)

[nunafilms]

You're here for a blind date, aren't you?

Serendipity’s Embrace ─ Episode 1 (우연일까)

[iamacolor]

Bogeol looking at Mokha since their reunion - for @lenteur

CASTAWAY DIVA (EP. 1-8) + bonus