September ended with a buzz less whimper as far as I’m concerned. The summer K-dramas long over, the early fall series are all delivering their respective goods without anything upending expectations set from the premiere episodes to show me that there is something thrilling to look forward. I like most of the currently airing K-dramas, but there’s nothing pressing to engage and therefore write about.
The ranking is out for the most influential and talked about K-dramas of September 2016, with ratings leader Moonlight Drawn by Clouds retaining it’s top ranking from last month. Next is Incarnation of Jealousy, then Moon Lovers, followed by Drinking Solo, and the top five is taken by Cinderella and Four Knights. The second half of the top ten is Laurel Tree Tailors, On the Way to the Airport, Shopping King Louie, Fantastic, and Our Gab Soon. Of the top ten it’s Moon Lovers that has me on my toes for narrative and emotional heft, while Shopping King Louie is sweetness to the max with leads I love and plenty of ah shucks appeal.
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Same here dear Ms.Koala. Idk what is there about Moon Lover Scarlet Heart but there is something intangible that makes the drama so addictive, keeping me asking for more and each week, dreading the weekend and hoping for Monday to come faster. Since you love the original C-version of BBJX, am still hoping you will share your perspective and takes on K-BBJX once the drama has completed its run. As at the moment, I am in this drama for a long haul and to the very end.
I resumed watching Jealousy Incarnation and currently love it! Skipped the first 6 episodes but it really picked up from episode 7. I'm glad it's on the list, just finished Cinderella as well and love all the main leads moments, park so dam and Jung il woo are so god dang cute!
Yes, Jealousy Incarnate is worth watching, just waiting my Wednesday Thursday for Jealousy Incarnate, you can't go wrong with GHJ and JJS in it, they are so adorable......??
After reading the text-preview of episode 12, I've decided to give up on Moon Lovers. No, saying No to Lee Jun Ki's marriage proposal and pining for Wook is unacceptable for me. Goodbye drama, it was sort of well while it lasted. Lee Jun Ki, see you in your next drama hopefully, it won't be Sageuk and you'll have better co-stars to match your steps.
Yeah. I read a lot that are pissed over the lack of romance developmemt between our OTP. I have given up on the romance and more intrigued with the quest and battle of the throne. And Lee Jun Ki is so amazingly phenomenal here. Watching him doing his magic is a worthy enough reason to watch and despite all the flaws which totally being blown way out of proportion, this drama is seriously keeping me glued and qualitatively good.
I'm watching alot of dramas right now and drinking solo is surprisingly my favorite. Next would be Scarlet Heart. The flas are obvious and don't need to be mentioned again but despite all that it manages to be quite riveting and addicting like OMG said.
Moonlight on the other hand does everything perfectly but it's just cute fluff I watch when I'm in the mood. I totally get why it is so popular in SK and I'm happy a quality production is being well rewarded because everyone involved deserves it and also it encourages networks to make better content.
Anyway it's a matter of taste and everyone should freely enjoy what they like. I'm just so damn happy that there are worthwhile dramas to watch these days. Kdrama landscape was pretty bleak for a good while there.
Miss Koala, it would be really awesome if we could read your in depth thoughts on all the Kdramas you are currently watching from time to time. It would be fun for discussion and you could do it as you feel fit!
Same goes for me about Moonlight. It gives me the same feeling when i was watching DOTS and Doctors. SK seems to need dramas with a positive vibe. I understand . It's good that Kdramaland have such a large choice these days .
I prefer the Chinese version of Scarlet Heart. While I think LSJ is doing a great job and in my opinion carrying Moon Lovers and the emotional heft of the show. In Moon Lovers,I have a problem with how the scriptwriter is basically manipulating the viewers into rooting for the 4th Prince at all cost ( hateful mother, scarred face,etc). The writer is telling us which characters the viewer is supposed to hate or love by writing them in stereotypical archetype way, while in the C-version of Scarlet Heart I think they were written to have depth and given layers so we could make that decision for ourselves and to also gain insight into what makes them tick.
totally agree and that's how I find the show is a bit shallow, they clearly make the story to favour the 4th prince, like showing that whatever he did is right even it's morally wrong and they also stereotype the 2nd lead into some coward and female lead as the angel that has no fault,
Which moon lover?I thought scarlet heart is moon river,and moonlight drawn by clouds is moonlight lover?honestly moon lover,moonlight lover,jealousy incarnate have the same theme,but yeah jealousy incarnate is steal my heart. So funny until I can't describe my feeling when I saw hwa shin character. jo jung suk-nim,you nailed that.
Gong Hyo-jin and Go Kyung-pyo too. if I become pyo na ri ,I will date jung wo too. Lol, I just realize Go Kyung-pyo have sexy voice
And Beach fight is so epic. It remain me protect the boss. Lol
Jealousy Incarnate i am hooked, what a hilarious and entertaining drama now! :)
Yes, me too! Jealousy Incarnate is so so funny, bwahahaha, I cant stop laughing from start to the end, some people say that Jealousy Incarnate is black comedy, some scene you shouldn't laugh but you laugh so hard, i am going to hell for this, lol
Yes, I feel like an evil person who's laughing when Hwa shin was clearly devastated. I can't help it. It does feel like a dark comedy at times but when it tugs at your heart string, damn.
Can someone explain what each column means?
I am watching Moonlight, Cinderella, Jealousy Incarnate,Woman with suitcase and Fantastic. Loved them all and have enjoyed watching each and every episode of the dramas.
I find that the very underrated Fantastic to be very very good. Good acting and good story, they have dealt with the emotions and the pain of the terminally ill characters very sensitively and with light humour. I have laughed and cried watching the drama and it resonates with me. I do recommend Fantastic to all and hope it will have a greater following in the coming weeks." Fighting"
In love with Moon Lovers and Jealousy incarnate. Last night i was rewatching MBC drama awards 2007 and they were all there : Lee jun ki, Gong hyo jin , Yoon eun hye, Gong yoo, Han ji min, Jang hyuk and many more. Time sure flies... They all have a special meaning for me despite talented newcomers since then. They are the best !
Agree with you. Despite there are so many talented new faces, I consider this batch of actors/ actresses that are really appealing. This set actors totally sold me with the roles that they portrayed, making their performance truly memorable whereas I see the new crop of actors tend to channel themselves in the roles that they played. I guess that is why I have yet to favour one among the the new breeds until now.