#Chae Jung-an

[strandedvagabond]

[k-star-holic]

JANG HYUKVSJANG Na-ra met as an 'enemy' ⁇ 10 Years After Marriage Discovered Reality (Family)

[teashh]

I am so glad the new kdramas are bringing back the specific brand of loser men. You know which brand I'm talking about. The Ahn "min min" Minhyuk brand of loser men and I'm loving it. The "I worship this goddess and I'm so in love with her and I can't believe I get to love her. Oh my gods I love her so much" brand of loser men. And we're being fed so well with lovely runner, love next door, no gain no love, my demon, Cinderella at 2am, Hierarchy, Midnight Romance in Hagwon, doctor slump, Queen of tears, welcome to samdal-ri and even good partner (yes it's one sided but the dedication and yuri's couple too).

We need more fictional loser men who worship women to satiate our eldest independent daughter desires.

[girlsloveupdates]

New Kdrama Jeong Nyeon, starring Kim Taeri, has multiple canon sapphic characters and even a butch/masc lesbian.

Make sure to watch and support this women centric series, out in October!!!

[dramastream]

Why are you here? Did I ask you to follow me? - You know why.

PACHINKO 파친코 ⇀ 02.04│"Chapter Twelve"

[estelle-sim]

The genius newbie main character / The elite rival / The prince of Gukgeuk / The princess of Gukgeuk

[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.

[outmealcookie]

i'm glad they met each other.

Castaway Diva (2023)

[namjhyun]

Roh Jeong Eui, Lee Chae Min, Ji Hye won and Lee Won Jung for W Korea June 2024 promoting the kdrama Hierarchy.

[ariays]

I love how Rowoon consistently does 'loser in love' characters in his dramas and he does it so well. It has literally become his signature.

Haru? 'willing to risk everything for her even if I ceased to exist' type of loser.

Hyunseung? 'will do anything to make her love me back even if I'm just a hoobae to her' type of loser.

Jiwoon? 'will love him/her and it didn't matter if he/she's a man or a woman and a king' type of loser.

Junwoong? No romance but 'will love my grim reaper team mates forever even if I don't remember them for the years until my death' type of loser.

Shinyu? 'it started with a love spell but it didn't matter because they're just my inner real feelings anyway so I'm just gonna act on it' type of loser.

Jungwoo? an upcoming 'am in love with her but can't admit it because our love is not lawfully right and also because I'm a virgin and have no clue what all these feelings are about' type of loser.

+ Bonus:

Mujin? 'am in love with a shaman with a lowly status and willing to run away with her' type of loser.

[lee-minhoe]

for @minchanz 🎁❣️

[junkobato]

Upcoming Kdrama June 2024 🧡

3/6: Player 2: Master of Swindlers with Song Seung Heon, Oh Yeon Seo, Lee Si On. 12 episodes; action, thriller, comedy.

7/6: Hierarchy with Roh Jeong Hui, Lee Chae Min, Kim Jae Won. 7 episodes; thriller, mystery, romance.

12/6: My Sweet Mobster with Uhm Tae Goo, Han Sun Hwa, Kwon Yool. 16 episodes; rom-com.

15/6: Miss Night and Day with Jung Eun Ji, Choi Jin Hyuk, Lee Jung Eun. 16 episodes; rom-com, fantasy.

22/6: DNA lover with Choi Si Won, Jung In Sun, Lee Tae Hwan. 16 episodes; rom-com, melodrama.

28/6: the Whirlwind with Kim Soo Ae, Sol Gyung Gu. 12 episodes; political.

Uhm Tae Goo in a rom-com?! It was about time! 😍

[k-star-holic]

Jang Hyuk - Jang Na-ra, after 10 years of marriage, found out that yesterday's couple is today's enemy ('familial')

[teashh]

So I binged Hierarchy on Netflix and OH MY GODS. It's so good. I see people lashing out on the drama because they want UK and Spain type of high school drama but can we please acknowledge that THIS IS ASIA. The standards and morals are DIFFERENT here. Why are you expecting the UK and Spain kinda storyline in a country that's NOT UK or Spain.

NOT SPOILER FREE

It makes each character so very morally grey that you cannot help but root for all of them.

Kang Ha is driven by revenge but truly cares for Jae-i. He also wants to make amends (I think. I don't think he's the one who sent the last message).

Jae-i is a tortured heroine and will go to any lengths to protect the people she loves and I'm here for it. But she's also someone who acknowledged her mistakes and that of her friends. She's also very steady. Like a rock.

Ri-an, again is someone who is accountable. He takes responsibility for his mistakes once he's aware of it but he's also arrogant. But he's so selectively loyal that it just gives Slytherin vibes. He's also a tortured chaebol and loves loves loves Jae-i.

Woo jin is a mastermind. He's kind but he'll do anything and I mean anything for the person he chooses. It's so cool to see him choosing one friend over another. And he's so artistic. He's a kind face but a wicked mind. So morally grey

Yoon He-ra is jealous and prideful. She herself admits that she's a bitch but she's a bitch with morals. I absolutely loved the dynamics between her and jae-i and the way it ended. And seriously. You will grow to love her.

I loved the way they absolved the love triangle also. They made a case for each one of the characters. They didn't make Jae-i indecisive. She was headstrong and steadfast. And it didn't downgrade one love interest over another. Both love and care for jae-i in their own way. Jae-i also doesn't lead anyone on.

And the way Kang Ha made the school take responsibility- it wasn't your typical revenge drama. That's why I think that the last message wasn't sent by Kang Ha. He's not the type to do it.

All the characters are so morally grey. Especially Ri-an. I loved every single one of them. I would totally recommend it because it really is very good. I genuinely hope this gets a season 2.

[xiaolanhua]

I will be here when you return. When I come, you’ll be here. A Piece of Your Mind 반의 반 (2020)

@asiandramanet january-february creator bingo – layout

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PACHINKO 파친코 ⇀ 02.03│"Chapter Eleven"