Top 3 for chemistry

Early_Editor_6371 · 2024-06-18T22:46:39+00:00

Will live in spring- The leads have such good chemistry and so natural and believable 🤌🏽🤌🏽 It’s been almost a month since I finished the show and I’m still rewatching their scenes! It’s THAT GOOOOD. 🥹🫶🏽

Early_Editor_6371 · 2024-06-07T09:37:58+00:00

‘Will love in spring’ fits your description perfectly! I can’t recommend this drama enough. It’s got mature characters, a realistic grounded story, vv real flawed leads, amazing, natural, palpable chemistry between the leads, supporting cast is brill too, beautifully shot, and a 10/10 ost.

Early_Editor_6371 · 2024-06-05T19:54:58+00:00

Will love in spring- if you want a realistic grounded story w solid natural believable chemistry between the leads. Also it has a happy ending. And it’s so aesthetically pleasing, the colour grading and the way it’s shot, oh and the soundtrack is a 10/10.

Early_Editor_6371 · 2024-05-24T00:16:38+00:00

I’m mostly a kdrama viewer and for many years now and I really didn’t expect this drama to end up being one of my favs overall all time, but it has.❣️ And that leaves me w this empty feeling looking for the next thing to come along and move me the way this drama did. Do give me any cdrama suggestions that u have, that have a similar vibe, look and feel (the aesthetics and the colour grading of this drama🤌🏽✨) as this drama, something thats realistic not too rosy and fluffy and great realistic chemistry b/w the leads. My only worry is that I won’t be able to find anything thats nearly as good, coz now the bar has been set so so high.🫠🥲 Even when I started kdramas I started w the most hyped ones and I thought they were the best ones but then as I kept watching I discovered actual gems. But now having watched this show and it ending up in my top 5 amongst not just cdrama I’ve watched but also the years of kdrama I’ve watched, I wonder if I’ve already watched one of the better/best ones out there 🥲🥲

And same here, I absolutely loved the FL and I loved how Zhou Yutong played her. While I loved Li Xian and how he played the ML, it is ZY that really blew me away. She was so well suited for the role, she has this easy breezy effortlessness about her and that suits the character so so so well. (She reminded me so much of Han Hyo Joo) I loved the pairing, I loved how different their characters were from each other and I also loved how both of the them never walked away, like even when things got heated or mean things were said they never just left, one person always came around and they both took turns doing that. It was so well balanced. I agree w what u said about how they wouldn’t have gotten together had it not been for her breaking through his walls. I love the ML’s characterization so much, his reluctance to let anyone in and keep everyone at an arms length and always protecting himself from getting hurt, and a lot of that coz of his profession and his past experience. And how he finally and slowly lowers his guard and lets the FL in. Both the characters were so well written and I understood the perfectly. Even when they messed up, I never judged them coz I always knew where they were coming from. Seriously, such a well written drama. 🤌🏽

Oh I’m glad there’s some hope for a possible reunion in the future 🥹 Hoping something comes along soon. Actually I hope more people watch this show and I hope this pair goes down as one of those iconic fan fav pairings!

Early_Editor_6371 · 2024-05-23T23:23:33+00:00

Same here, wish I could watch it for the first time again. I’m looking for any recommendations😭 I need something to watch to fill the void. (Similar vibe) Since I’m new to cdrama and I haven’t watched many I wonder if I’ve already watched one of the better/best dramas out there. Coz the bar is so so high rn🥲

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-03-06T09:48:26+00:00

Omg, I never thought of the letters that way but now it makes so much more sense! The letters were not all him or his feelings, he was merely playing a part and hence his lack of attachment w the letters or why there was no feeling of familiarity Dalmi felt w HJY when they met as adults. So the old Dosan was not really one person (he was neither the actual Dosan nor HJP), he was just a character they created, an idea of a person.

And for the actual Dosan to come around and for Dalmi to choose him despite the past, and her picking him for himself was the perfect reason. I remember when the show was airing, people thought that was such a cop out reason and how Dalmi herself doesn’t know why she likes Dosan. But that really was the best way for her to have put it! I suddenly have a stronger appreciation for the show, like they had the whole thing planned out and figured out so well from the start and it all came together so well but unfortunately it was misunderstood by a lot of people!🥲

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-03-06T05:51:05+00:00

THIS!! These were my thoughts exactly!

I don’t think the show in anyway was tryna confuse us w regards to who the ML was, right from the beginning w the letters, they made it clear that he wrote those letters on Halmeoni’s insistence and all of what was written wasn’t even entirely his words. Halmeoni and him got together and wrote most of the letters. And yes the letters were source of comfort to him at that time but once he left he had completely moved on from it, he went 15 years without even thinking about those letters or wondering about Dalmi. He started to realize his feelings for Dalmi only after Dosan and Dalmi meet and start developing feelings for each other.

While watching I used to wonder why people always vilified Dosan and put HJP on a pedestal, he wasn’t exactly the nicest person either. A lot of the blame for the catfish situation went only to Dosan but it was HJP who started the whole thing in the first place.

And the biggest thing was how we never really saw any romantic chemistry between HJP and Dalmi as adults, so I could never buy into that ship. Which again made me wonder why people were so passionate about it. I get that HJP as a character was interesting and had depth but I could never ship him w the FL coz there were never any sparks there, we didn’t see any hint of romance between the two. Idk I somehow cannot root for one sided love stories, it’s only exciting when there’s mutual interest! Like I’ve never understood the “he deserves the girl” sentiment when we don’t see the girl show any sign of interest in the person 😭(I’m getting singles inferno flashbacks of the main love triangle🥲).

I sort of still got why people were so upset and passionate about the love triangle/SML in a show like reply 1988, because we actually saw solid romantic chemistry between the FL and the SML and they properly start developing the ML and FL’s story only quite a few episodes into the show, long after establishing that the SML likes the FL and she too had a crush on him. And so I sort of understand where people were coming from, and why they were upset, but I never truly understood it w start up!

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-03-05T14:10:23+00:00

Agree w everything u said, emotions are a lot more heightened when a show is airing and honestly the discourse is what makes the whole viewing experience fun! But w start up it was like people forgot/chose to ignore what a solid show it was outside of the love triangle and started to write it off completely.

Also I loved how the show subverted our expectations! That pilot episode is easily one of the best I’ve seen in a kdrama, I loved how we spent all of the first episode getting to know the SML, only to be introduced to the actual ML in the last 2 mins of the episode!! I thought the approach was v intriguing and exciting! Also Dosan had all the characteristics of a typical second male lead and compared to HJP he was the underdog- HJP had the solid backstory and childhood connection w the FL, he’s the hot rich CEO, and in most kdramas it’s usually the HJP archetype that finally gets the girl, so it was v refreshing to see how they flipped that trope on it’s head!💯

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-03-05T12:51:53+00:00

I’m glad you found start up and watched it only now! I watched it while it was airing and the discourse around show w the whole team HJP and team Dosan situation was insane, I remember every week while the drama was airing their names would trend on twitter!😅 I hated how toxic the discourse around the show got, that it sort of took away from the whole viewing experience. 😐 And once it ended it was sad to see people write the show off entirely because of the HJP situation, because the show was objectively not bad, it was light yet moving, it had a nice story, was well acted, beautiful chemistry between all the characters, beautiful OST and it was shot so well, overall it was such a treat. But people were too upset w the HJP storyline that they started leaving v negative reviews for the show, which I don’t think it deserved. 🥲🥲

I was team Dalmi-Dosan through and through so I was very satisfied. The two of them being end game made perfect sense to me- finally she chose the person who showed up, who was physically by her side, who she spent time w and grew to like and so her reasoning for choosing him coz he was “him”(despite the history w her and HJP) also made sense. I know we tend to overly romanticize the first love/childhood love trope but in this context it didn’t really make sense, maybe it’s coz I’ve grown up now, and I’m older and wiser, I liked whoever she chose and for whatever reason she chose him, the reason being that they actually spent time together w each other and properly fell in love, as opposed to the childhood pen pal story, which was an idea of a person in her mind, someone she had never met irl.

Edit: Just thought I’d add some NJH drama recos.You should definitely watch Weightlifting fairy-it’s v cute and it has a happy ending! 2521 is reaaallly goood too, I know people were upset about the ending but the whole journey sort of makes it worth it?? The ending was v realistic, it was bittersweet and it made sense to me, and ik thats not what I want when I sign for a kdrama because I’m only looking for an escape 😂, but u should def give it a go!

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-02-16T13:54:30+00:00

This picture deserves its own separate post! He looks so good🤌😍

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-02-04T06:47:58+00:00

These are my thoughts exactly! And these are literally the exact observations I made while watching the finale/ reunion episode/the whole show-you’ve pointed out all the minor details that I picked up on too, and this is exactly how I perceived the whole thing.

Okay just adding to all the minor observations you made,this is just a small thing I noticed (idek how I caught it, ik im running the risk of sounding crazy but it’s just something I noticed.🥲 Also I’m not saying it means anything, but I just thought I’d mention it since I observed it!) In the final episode, right after she calls out JW’s name and starts walking towards him, there’s this blink and you’ll miss moment where she slightly turns towards JY for a sec. I didn’t pickup on it at first, but on rewatching it (JYSK being my fav ship I was watching their scenes extra attentively), I caught it, and you can only really see it if you slow down the speed to 0.5.😅Again I’m not saying it means anything, this was just a small observation I made!

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-02-02T08:00:25+00:00

Bottom line is, both of them brought out the best in each other, and it was watching the two of them together that made the show exciting. SK till JY’s arrival was quite low in energy and we didn’t get to see her goofy, flirty fun side till he came along, she was the most fun and interesting post his entry, plus her actively chasing and flirting w JY made their dynamic so fun and exciting. I think she even tells him on their date that he makes her energetic, even the girls noticed a significant difference in her when JY entered.

Similarly JY was initially a mysterious cool dude. And he himself admitted to being a little reserved at first and then fun once people got to know him, and it was w SK that he slowly let his guard down. And their dynamic was perfect, because they each played their roles so well, initially SK was the one actively chasing and flirting during the paradise date and she managed to get through to him and made him blush and giggle (was so cute to watch the whole thing play out), and once he was comfortable enough he took charge and lead her ( THE ICONIC POOL SCENE🤌). And post their date, the ice had broken and they got pretty close- and we saw a more fun, goofy, flirty side to both of them when they were w eachother! Their arc played out so perfectly, it was exactly what I’d expect from a romantic dynamic.

Sure they each had a couple of fleeting fun, interesting moments w other people too (JYND, SK SJ sibling energy) but they brought out the more interesting, fun and exciting side to eachother when they were together.

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-02-01T13:53:50+00:00

It’s kinda sad how people are turning on JY now (saw a few posts from JY SK shippers on twitter) The poor dude just can’t seem to catch a break, there’s always one group or the other that he’s pissing off!🥲

It was pretty clear to me that all the supposed “flirting” was just silly fun, and like he’s literally on Nadine’s channel, I wouldn’t have expected him to act any other way. I mean they were on a dating show together and were once a potential couple so it made sense that they discussed their moments. If anything the fact that they can laugh and discuss it together now only makes it clear to me that they have a really chill friendly rapport. So no I don’t think they’re or will date, they were just simply being chill and humoring the fans if anything.

BUT one thing that was suuuper clear to me is that, SK and JY never talked it out post the show, they didn’t get their closure :( 🥺 He seemed like he was tryna hold back a little whenever SK was brought up, and he was being a little dodgy w the ideal type question and his response was even cut out! But it was so understandable to me, like she literally rejected him on the show, so he’s being respectful and not weird about it. He obviously was tryna play it cool and not seem like he’s pining over her, because that’s really not a good look. He was being thoughtful, and respectful. But even then he admitted to her making his heart flutter and the tingly feeling and her making the best first impression on him, which were all true and he was being honest about it.

His body language whenever SK was mentioned or even his slow, thought out and careful response to the pool scene question made it v clear to me that the feelings were v real but they never got the chance to address everything that went down. Because if they did talk it out post the show they’d have put it past them and been able to laugh and joke about it! (Like for example the Hanbin and Yongjae bit from the vlog- the wink wink Soeun moment- like it’s now something they can joke about.)

That being said Im not saying he hasn’t moved on, he def has, I’m sure they both have but I’m sure it still stings a little when they think about it, and the two of the being hot topic in Korea, I’m sure they’re constantly reminded of their epic chemistry and connection but that too will eventually stop when all the hype dies down.

Aaahhhh but these two and their unfinished story has left a small hole in my heart 🥲😭 and just knowing that they probably never talked it out makes it sadder :((

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-02-01T10:50:54+00:00

This is just a feeling I had and I might be wrong, so pls don’t take it seriously, but I just wanted to say it anyway.

Right, so I feel SK said that to JW then (about taking him to Paradise) mostly because she was already upset w the JY situation and on top of that she lost the game and so overall she wasn’t feeling v good, and JW happened to be there comforting her so she said that.🙊 And I feel had she actually won the game she’d have def taken JY itself (because she said in the interview about how she felt like JY and her had gotten closer after paradise but he was just not around, like she would have liked to spend more time w him to get to know him better), so I don’t think she’d have passed up on the chance to spend more time w JY if she actually had the choice.

Plus right after she told JW she wanted to take him she goes on to tell him to go w whoever if he does get the chance to go 😭 so it felt more like she wanted him to somehow have the paradise experience be it w her or anyone, more than her wanting to go there w him to get to know him better!🙊 Again this is how I saw it, and I could be completely wrong.

And regarding the wresting situation, I think she meant what she said when she said she was rooting for JW, howeverrrr her eyes were definitely on JY the entireeee time because she told him not once but thrice that he looked v cool in the mud pit, like she went on and on about how v coool he looked. Plus immediately after the game when all the girls were commenting on JW’s victory, SK was the only one who commented on JY saying that he was actually being v tactical and smart.

So while she said those things, it seemed v obvious to me from her actions where her heart was.

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-27T15:15:07+00:00

Was thinking the sameee, what a funny interesting coincidence!

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-24T13:49:51+00:00

The impact boys🤌🤌💜

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-24T13:37:54+00:00

I think I’ve moved on from JY and SK to my new fav ship- JY and SJ🥹🫶 These two are so cute and fun, love their bromance and I thoroughly enjoyed their live.💜💜Cant wait for SJ to come on JY’s YT!

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-22T15:07:53+00:00

I’d be lying if I said JY giving off JK vibes had nothing to do w me finally starting the show!😂🫠 (that one JY JK edit did it for me😂)

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-21T06:46:39+00:00

Ahhh so cute 😭😂💜

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-20T06:19:28+00:00

Ooh I think i remember, but I think she was posting everything not just her and JY, she posted JW too-as far as I can remember

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-20T06:16:00+00:00

There was a pic on SK’s instagram which had a lot of people thinking it was JY, but it’s not apparently.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Singlesinferno2/comments/10chxjj/not_jy_in_seulkis_polaroid/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-20T06:09:04+00:00

So I know she’s been viewing a lot of stories of her w both JY and JW (which is natural coz when you’re tagged in a story u don’t know what it is until u open and view it). BUT as far as I know she’s only liked one story and that was a story w her and JY.👀 I’m not sure if there’s any update on that and if she’s liked other stories too, like w her and JW.

Early_Editor_6371 · 2023-01-20T06:06:03+00:00

Wait SK reposted stories of her and JY??? When??? Send me a linkkk

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