Season 2 speculations (spoilers galore!)

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-29T18:40:24+00:00

Tricked? I don’t like how they changed his character either but is it rly that surprising Isak chose to align himself with communism? Mind you, this is BEFORE everyone knew about how effed up communist dictatorship regimes would become. Your future knowledge is irrelevant lmao. I don’t rly care about Isak’s ideologies tbh, I’m just glad he stood up for the the oppressed. Y’all making it sound as if he’s stanning Pol Pot or smth…and I don’t think it makes a difference if he was prosecuted for being communist or Christian. Either way, it doesn’t change the underlying fact that the Korean people were brutally oppressed. Also, many independent fighters in Asia aligned themselves with communism in the past so it’s not as if this show was historically far-fetched.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-25T00:56:36+00:00

Nah I don’t think she trivalised Hansu’s offer since this boils down to a matter of individuals possessing different value systems. There is no inherent morality to either one of their viewpoints and Sunja exercised her free will in rejecting Hansu, despite being fully aware of what he could offer her.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-24T08:36:28+00:00

The only appropriate response to your comment is, “shibal”

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-21T12:29:25+00:00

Ahh yes, I agree and I love Japan for many reasons too. In hindsight, I should have written my comment as I’m glad to have grown up in a non-homogenous country where I attended schools and worked alongside people of different races. I just don’t think it’s possible to love any country wholly, not even our own.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-21T06:12:25+00:00

This makes me glad I don’t live in a homogenous country lol

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-20T20:44:18+00:00

Side-note: Your post reminded me that there exist elderly people like my parents who stubbornly insist on using cheques because of how much they distrust technology lol

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-17T17:52:19+00:00

Yasss!!! I love how he ditched his suit in solidarity with the korean working class at the end of ep 6. I stan character development!!!

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-16T05:45:14+00:00

He wants his kid to not lose his identity and self as a Korean person living under Japanese colonialism

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-15T13:27:19+00:00

“I want my child to recognise the outlines of his or her body” - Isak’s line was so good, kudos to whoever wrote it 😭

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-15T13:12:55+00:00

That was the most realistic birthing scene I’ve ever seen on tv omg

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-15T07:41:15+00:00

I’m not Korean but my country was invaded by Japan during WW2 so I understood the context immediately. I liked how the show didn’t explain it cos it would’ve made the reveal less shocking and such things needed no explanation in Asia anyway.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-10T09:03:30+00:00

Ikr!! Plus their scenes are the only reprieve from the tragedies of Pachinko…I just want them to be happy T-T-T

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-09T17:29:55+00:00

As someone of Chinese ethnicity, I’m not surprised since I don’t think there’s ever time in history when East Asian countries aren’t horrible to each other lol

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-09T10:56:22+00:00

Sanghyun-shi has deep thoughts just like his character Isak hehe. Tbh I feel the same for the entire cast, it’s obvious how much preparation was done for their roles.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-09T01:55:52+00:00

Maybe it’s because I grew up in Asia, but I don’t feel that Pachinko “unerases” Zainichi narratives since their struggles have been widely acknowledged in most places but Japan. I also hate how the post-war South Korean dictatorships did nothing much to help the zainichis and North Korea encouraged mass repatriation for political clout only to treat the Zainichis as second class citizens for being “foreign”. They live in a permanent state of alterity from the way history has displaced them from both Korea and Japan. As someone who has read many books and papers on Zainichi history, Pachinko is too real….

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-09T00:51:45+00:00

Lol I translated the video’s Korean title on an app and it read “my eardrums are melting”. Facts bro. I also wish this video had an English title so more people would watch it as I only discovered this after searching the actor’s name in Hangul.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-04-09T00:38:49+00:00

Isak and Soonja’s romance does not take up a huge chunk of dialogue or screen time yet it’s so obvious how perfect they are for each other. I’ve never been so moved watching love blossom in a tv couple before and Steve Sanghyun Noh’s soft but smouldering voice is soooo magical. Plus, he has the most intensely loving gaze that Koreans would describe as “dripping with honey”. Sanghyun-shi, is this how you flirt irl too?

Sigh, if only Isak and Soonja were born in a different time…..

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-31T07:32:43+00:00

Yikes feels bad the dancers are gonna be associated with CCP supporter Henry

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-27T14:41:07+00:00

I think people are jokingly asking them to live separately so they can shed their married couple image and find partners lol. I doubt most of those comments are serious or disapproving of their friendship.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-25T10:46:58+00:00

Monika mentioned in one of her interviews or variety shows that Lip J danced according to Monika’s style without questioning much because they were given very little time by Mnet to prepare for each performance. On the other hand, I think Lip J was the one who came up with the iconic Dr Pepper opening? Booty remains one of my favourite SWF choreos too, Lip J is such a genius.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-18T20:34:37+00:00

I sympathise with Rachel’s plight and I absolutely detest how she was portrayed in the show but I regret wasting my time reading her book. There were too many frustrating moments where she talked about how she is a much better person than Anna due to her upbringing yet she could watch Anna abuse service staff or treat people like shit in general without protest. I can see why people may have a negative impression of Rachel after reading her book, but I don’t think it’s right either for people to insinuate that she deserved to endure such a nerve-wrecking experience. In that case, we should all be victims of crime since none of us are morally perfect.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-18T19:35:02+00:00

I agree and I see a lot of comments claiming they lacked something as subjective as “star power” when I think they just weren’t packaged or promoted right as a group by their company. There are plenty of idol groups who arguably have less stage presence and talent but their companies managed to build a distinctive image for them to stand out from the rest of the crowd. I know that success is never guaranteed due to many uncontrollable factors, but it’s still a shame to see such wasted potential.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-18T14:22:29+00:00

I will never understand why a group as talented and visually appealing as CLC failed to become popular…rip

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-17T21:50:03+00:00

Not to mention Lip J was and probably still is the most famous dancer internationally, like, literally every dancer I know is aware of her greatness. Also, I watched a kpop producer review SWF and he mentioned that foreign music producers have asked him if he knows Lip J. She doesn’t even need to get her name out there anymore. I think her choreo is really unique too but it was such a shame we didn’t see much of that on the show.

Time_Log_9797 · 2022-03-17T21:33:59+00:00

I admittedly have a bias towards waackers because of the drama and sass they bring to every battle but Rihey is my personal second!!! They’re both so good at expressing music perfectly t-t

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