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81% for the first episode and 36% for the second...

98% for the first ep, 84% for the 2nd now, on Viki

They progressing a little bit faster for the 2nd now, but the first ep still stuck at 98% for quite long, idk why.

Is it already complete? Its not available in my country so I cant check.

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[HanCinema's Drama Review] "Orange Marmalade" Episodes 1-2

 

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Ma-ri (played by Seolhyun) is a teenage girl who also happens to be a vampire. People in "Orange Marmalade" tend to not like vampires, what with the whole blood sucking thing and war against humanity and all that. Trying to grow up in that environment, poor Ma-ri can't even be bothered to worry about normal hassles like perverts on the...tram? Subway? What exactly is that thing they keep riding on? In an alternate vampire universe, Seoul's public transportation developed in a slightly different way?

 

One of the odder yet interesting points of "Orange Marmalade" is the set design. Even though the action takes place at a perfectly normal school it doesn't quite look like a normal school. There's little differences that are hard to place- the colors, the spacing of the desks, even the camerawork all manage to give the subtle impression of a world that's somewhat different from our own, even if the basics are all the same.

 

I haven't read the original webtoon on which "Orange Marmalade" is based, but the production definitely looks like a webtoon. Note the way the visuals tend to attract attention more strongly than the actual dialogue. Much is made of the way that Ma-ri subconsciously thinks like a vampire, even if she has enough sense to not actually try and bite anyone. Jae-min (played by Yeo Jin-goo) appears to be drawn to Ma-ri's sheer shy weirdness- which makes for a simple yet beguiling romantic premise of the popular guy who could have any girl wanting the one who eschews popularity less out of egotism and more because she's genuinely scared.

 

An interesting parallel that comes up along these lines is Ma-ri's love of music. From Jae-min's perspective, it's clear that this is the reason why she's shy, because like the rest of the drama, Ma-ri's musical talents feel vaguely strange and otherworldly. The result is a rather intriguing blend of atmosphere that actually ends up feeling way more important than any of the actual vampire stuff. That backstory is important and well-established, but clearly takes second priority here compared to the depth of Ma-ri's personality.

 

Even Ma-ri's family falls into this. Goofy dad Seung-hoon (played by Ahn Kil-kang) and elegant mom Seon-hwa (played by Yoon Ye-hee) are less vampires as they are people who appreciate humanity even as they know they must hide from it. But then, are vampires people..? That's the main dramatic thrust of "Orange Marmalade" and so far the drama's off to an intriguing start in that regard. My only complaint is that the second episode drags a bit, getting a tad too enmeshed in its own atmosphere and forgetting to actually move the plot forward all that much. Even so, the good definitely outweighs the bad so far.

Review by William Schwartz HANCINEMA

 

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I think its mainly a review for episode 1. He didnt say much about ep 2 and no Han Shi Hoo at all

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[HanCinema's Drama Review] "Orange Marmalade" Episodes 1-2

 

photo594155.jpg

Ma-ri (played by Seolhyun) is a teenage girl who also happens to be a vampire. People in "Orange Marmalade" tend to not like vampires, what with the whole blood sucking thing and war against humanity and all that. Trying to grow up in that environment, poor Ma-ri can't even be bothered to worry about normal hassles like perverts on the...tram? Subway? What exactly is that thing they keep riding on? In an alternate vampire universe, Seoul's public transportation developed in a slightly different way?

 

One of the odder yet interesting points of "Orange Marmalade" is the set design. Even though the action takes place at a perfectly normal school it doesn't quite look like a normal school. There's little differences that are hard to place- the colors, the spacing of the desks, even the camerawork all manage to give the subtle impression of a world that's somewhat different from our own, even if the basics are all the same.

 

I haven't read the original webtoon on which "Orange Marmalade" is based, but the production definitely looks like a webtoon. Note the way the visuals tend to attract attention more strongly than the actual dialogue. Much is made of the way that Ma-ri subconsciously thinks like a vampire, even if she has enough sense to not actually try and bite anyone. Jae-min (played by Yeo Jin-goo) appears to be drawn to Ma-ri's sheer shy weirdness- which makes for a simple yet beguiling romantic premise of the popular guy who could have any girl wanting the one who eschews popularity less out of egotism and more because she's genuinely scared.

 

An interesting parallel that comes up along these lines is Ma-ri's love of music. From Jae-min's perspective, it's clear that this is the reason why she's shy, because like the rest of the drama, Ma-ri's musical talents feel vaguely strange and otherworldly. The result is a rather intriguing blend of atmosphere that actually ends up feeling way more important than any of the actual vampire stuff. That backstory is important and well-established, but clearly takes second priority here compared to the depth of Ma-ri's personality.

 

Even Ma-ri's family falls into this. Goofy dad Seung-hoon (played by Ahn Kil-kang) and elegant mom Seon-hwa (played by Yoon Ye-hee) are less vampires as they are people who appreciate humanity even as they know they must hide from it. But then, are vampires people..? That's the main dramatic thrust of "Orange Marmalade" and so far the drama's off to an intriguing start in that regard. My only complaint is that the second episode drags a bit, getting a tad too enmeshed in its own atmosphere and forgetting to actually move the plot forward all that much. Even so, the good definitely outweighs the bad so far.

Review by William Schwartz HANCINEMA

 

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I think its mainly a review for episode 1. He didnt say much about ep 2 and no Han Shi Hoo at all

 

 

 

the writer didn't read the webtoon so he has no idea how fast the story is moving in the drama

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the writer didn't read the webtoon so he has no idea how fast the story is moving in the drama

yup. But ep 2 was still a pilot episode tho. The highlight is the introduction for HSH, his background and her relationship with Mari and other characters.

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From episode 2, I noticed there are some essential differences from webtoon version.

It could be a minor addition only to enrich the world setting, or it could be something for a major twist.
That VCS (Vampire Control System) and SPA (Sunlight Protection Ample). Those are not from webtoon.
Han Shi Hoo character also changed significantly from webtoon version.
I'll give a little bit of my thoughts about those, in spoiler.
 

 

In webtoon, vampires' weakness against sunlight only happen if they drink human blood. But here, they need that SPA.
As for VCS, few things that I understand about them:
1. Theyre organized by humans
2. Theyre the one who produced SPA
3. They know all the vampires and keep them all in track
So basically, all the vampires are under their control.

Maybe its not important at all, as this drama supposed to focus on the romance. But it could be otherwise. If yes, then it will be a major twist. I feel like HSH will do something unexpected.

And seems like Jo Ah Ra already know that Mari is a vampire, as she already found Mari's pack of blood. Seems like Han Shi Hoo already gave her a 'signal', if you noticed that. "Im also a vampire. You better dont do anything stupid"



Well, all those things make this more interesting. So far, I enjoyed this drama alot more than the webtoon

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The show drama great 

I absolutely love it and hope it doesn't disappoint.

There was never a boring moment and the three leads delivered.

I am anticipating the upcoming episodes

 

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Told you, lol.

There will be more cheesy parts, as YJG already said himself. Usually, I dont like cheesy parts, but somehow I like the one in this drama. Like "Youre the only girl who can froze my time" LOL.

Jaemin, thats my line to Seolhyun :derp:

 

btw, OST part 3 already out. 'Afraid' by Lily M from JYP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grzW47U_KU0

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Told you, lol.

There will be more cheesy parts, as YJG already said himself. Usually, I dont like cheesy parts, but somehow I like the one in this drama. Like "Youre the only girl who can froze my time" LOL.

Jaemin, thats my line to Seolhyun :derp:

 

btw, OST part 3 already out. 'Afraid' by Lily M from JYP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grzW47U_KU0

 

LOL 

I can see that it is going to be a good drama LOL

Freezes him LOL Jaemin has some lines then LOL 

 

I really liked the two neck kiss scenes LOL

They were well played

 

The OST by Lily M is heavenly 

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From episode 2, I noticed there are some essential differences from webtoon version.

It could be a minor addition only to enrich the world setting, or it could be something for a major twist.

That VCS (Vampire Control System) and SPA (Sunlight Protection Ample). Those are not from webtoon.

Han Shi Hoo character also changed significantly from webtoon version.

I'll give a little bit of my thoughts about those, in spoiler.

 

 

In webtoon, vampires' weakness against sunlight only happen if they drink human blood. But here, they need that SPA.

As for VCS, few things that I understand about them:

1. Theyre organized by humans

2. Theyre the one who produced SPA

3. They know all the vampires and keep them all in track

So basically, all the vampires are under their control.

 

Maybe its not important at all, as this drama supposed to focus on the romance. But it could be otherwise. If yes, then it will be a major twist. I feel like HSH will do something unexpected.

 

And seems like Jo Ah Ra already know that Mari is a vampire, as she already found Mari's pack of blood. Seems like Han Shi Hoo already gave her a 'signal', if you noticed that. "Im also a vampire. You better dont do anything stupid"

 

 

Well, all those things make this more interesting. So far, I enjoyed this drama alot more than the webtoon

 

 

I've also noticed that in episode 2, it was implied that HSH's name wasn't always HSH (it's at the part where he's standing in front of the window at night and says something along the lines of "Han Shi Hoo...is that my name now?" to someone over the phone), but something else beforehand. But in the webtoon, his name was always Han Shi Hoo since "birth".

 

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