I'm winding down on a handful of dramas over the course of the next week or so, and I'm facing some major drama indecision. I know for sure that I want to watch You Are All Surrounded, but I like to have a backup drama going between episodes. I just can't decide, though!
So, friends of the internet, I'm turning to you for help. In order to narrow the options, I'm following that old wedding rhyme "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." If it works for a lifelong commitment, it should work for a 20-episode commitment, right?
Something old: Winter Sonata
Pros: I'm slightly ashamed that I haven't ever seen this one. It's such a classic that I feel obligated to get around to it at some point just to enrich my drama understanding.
Cons: From what I hear, there is some serious melodrama going on here. Not my favorite, but I can let it slide for a drama staple.
Something new: Secret Love Affair
Pros: Ever since Sungkyunkwan Scandal, I have been dying to watch more Yoo Ah In dramas. Fashion King and Jang Ok Jung didn't quite make the cut, but this one has rave reviews from people I trust. It sounds like a drama with brains.
Cons: If I'm being totally honest, I have a really hard time watching adultery. I get frustrated that so many movies and shows represent the cuckolded spouse as a terrible person, thereby making the choice as uncomplicated as possible. (Something Borrowed, I'm looking at you. You steal your best friend's fiancee, but we're supposed to think it's fine because A. you best friend is a monster and B. you are Ginnifer Goodwin? Nice try.) For a subject that has the potential to cause such deep, lasting emotional pain, it feels like a cop-out.
Something borrowed: My Love from Another Star
Pros: I'm "borrowing" this suggestion from everyone who already watched this show. I feel left out that I'm the only one who didn't watch it, so maybe I should just jump on the bandwagon.
Cons: Kim Soo Hyun's face. There, I said it. I mean, it's a handsome face and all, but he never seems very expressive. What if I watch one episode and hate him, but then I'm stuck watching the whole thing?
Something blue: Heartless City/Cruel City (Blue because of the whole police theme, not because it makes me sad--I hope)
Pros: I don't know why I haven't watched more K-drama thrillers. I mean, I love movie thrillers. I'm currently mid-binge watch of the Infernal Affairs trilogy, so undercover cop stuff is right up my alley.
Cons: I'm already watching a cop show as my simulcast, so maybe it'll be overkill?
Well, what'll it be? Convince me in the comments! Or just vote. Because that's what I'm actually going to follow.
So, friends of the internet, I'm turning to you for help. In order to narrow the options, I'm following that old wedding rhyme "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." If it works for a lifelong commitment, it should work for a 20-episode commitment, right?
Something old: Winter Sonata
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| Aren't they cold standing in a snowstorm without coats? NO. Because love. |
Cons: From what I hear, there is some serious melodrama going on here. Not my favorite, but I can let it slide for a drama staple.
Something new: Secret Love Affair
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| Boom chicka wow wow. |
Cons: If I'm being totally honest, I have a really hard time watching adultery. I get frustrated that so many movies and shows represent the cuckolded spouse as a terrible person, thereby making the choice as uncomplicated as possible. (Something Borrowed, I'm looking at you. You steal your best friend's fiancee, but we're supposed to think it's fine because A. you best friend is a monster and B. you are Ginnifer Goodwin? Nice try.) For a subject that has the potential to cause such deep, lasting emotional pain, it feels like a cop-out.
Something borrowed: My Love from Another Star
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| He may be an alien, but that's no excuse not to wear the trendiest haircut in Korea. |
Cons: Kim Soo Hyun's face. There, I said it. I mean, it's a handsome face and all, but he never seems very expressive. What if I watch one episode and hate him, but then I'm stuck watching the whole thing?
Something blue: Heartless City/Cruel City (Blue because of the whole police theme, not because it makes me sad--I hope)
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| You can tell it's gritty based on the monochrome poster. |
Cons: I'm already watching a cop show as my simulcast, so maybe it'll be overkill?
Well, what'll it be? Convince me in the comments! Or just vote. Because that's what I'm actually going to follow.
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