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Just wanted to share my opinion on Sooyoung and Krystal's drama.

 

I watched " the spring day of my life " cause everyone were praising it,but tbh it was too boring for me that I didn't finish the first episode, and since I hate those kdramas female leads always being so nice and naive, I really didn't like that "angelic" character played by Sooyoung, it's just not credible.

I think I understand now why it has great ratings, it's because the drama is adressed to an older audience, I'm 23 and I found it boring, so I think it's more for ajhummas and ajhushis.

 

My Lovely Girl is totally different from the kdramas I've watched so far, the whole drama is just so weird, when I was watching the first episode I felt like I was watching a movie not a series, too many things happened so fast and the direction of the drama sucked, like starting with the car accident scene and then " 3 years later" is a big mistake, I'd rather they start with another scene and then do a flashback on what happened before. 

But other than that, the drama is very fun to watch.

 

As for the acting, both Sooyoung and Krystal were really great. 

 

I was planning to watch both dramas but I guess I'm gonna stick to MLG.

 

I gave seperate thoughts on both of them cause I think they can't be compared since they're totally different and target different audiences.

 

Good luck to both anyways.

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" seriously, I have no idea what this drama would have been like without him (SiWoo) 

 

Guys, I think you're being a bit biased here  :lol:

Try to forget about your love for Myungsoo and your disappoitment that SeNa is not falling in love with him and I'm sure you'll enjoy the drama a lot.

I'm neutral, I liked her chemistry with SW a lot, and I like her chemistry with HW as well, but if you think about it, SW didn't really do anything that might make her fall in love with him, and the fact that he refused to sing her song made it even harder for her to like him, which is sad because she was starting to see him differently the last few episodes.

 

I think there's definitely a physical attraction between SW and SN, but with HW, SeNa feels safe and that's what women neen in a relationship, don't forget that SeNa is 25 in the drama so she's looking for a serious long term relationship, if she was 20, I would've supported her with SW, but when you get a bit older, you start looking for stability, and that, HW can provide it to her.

I'm 24 myself, so I think I understand why Sena is falling for HW, but if I was 2 or 3 years younger I would've definitely been attracted to SW.

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Se Na became 23. I believe the SBS official site changed it. Why? I have no idea, don't see how it helps

 

I'm not being biased here. Neither am I the only one who feels that way, and most aren't L fans outside of here. That's a pretty unfounded conclusion just because my bias is actually playing the character (I could turn the accusation back to you in terms of Krystal). I don't know if another actor would have captured or sold it the same way, and really, would we'd be even watching if our faves weren't here? But Si Woo, as the character, is by far the most interesting to me. He's realistic and riddled with layers and more often than not amusing to watch on screen. I find him more easy to sympathize with and I feel more when it comes to his character arc than the perfect Hyun Wook. Who's the stuff straight out of a woman's fantasies (dating your dead older sister aside), therefore not a character I relate with. I know Si Woo is rather rough around the edges. Heck, I even understand why Se Na would fall for Hyun Wook instead, really I do. But Si Woo's not simple and is more complex. A person you need time to comprehend and know rather than being the designated hero of  the female lead. It's not something safe to figure out in comparison to what he's up against. Se Na was already starting to crush on Hyun Wook since the first episode, so she doesn't have that time since she's too infatuated with the male lead. You say she's probably looking for someone to settle with, but her actions and the way she comes off reminds me of a starstruck teenage girl rather than a woman with serious feelings. Hae Yoon feels like a woman with serious feelings and carries herself as such, but the patheticness of it is a turn off.

 

It helps that Si Woo's the underdog here, meaning the audience is given more reasons to root for him. Hyun Wook basically has his happy ending written in stone and is getting the girl, but Si Woo?

 

He adds something to the drama that would be gravely missed in my opinion. Maybe the lack of him in this episode is what made it a bit bleh to watch. I don't know, I just wasn't as entertained as the last few episodes. I wasn't entertained either for the first two but then it picked up. Now it's back to square one.

 

As for the chemistry, I'm not going to be like some others that say Hyun Wook and Se Na don't have any or find them awkward to watch. It's just what they have is not what the drama is trying to portray (the romantic route). When I imagine them kissing or being passionate or have their skin ship mean more than just something cute, nice, and warm, it falls flat. Like it does in the actual drama. So that's why I stated that if you're not that into the lead couple (I think by this point we are supposed to be), who basically took over Episode 7 with all their moments and I don't see it ending, there's no incentive to continue watching. I liked how there was still a minuscule chance that the drama might surprise us, but this episode killed it really and whatever anticipation I had was gone. Like if I know what's going to happen, then give me something else. I'm still checking it out though.

 

I think you misunderstood, I never said Siwoo's character is not important in this drama, of course he is, but so are all the others .

Yes, his character is interesting but I can say the same about the other characters as well, even though Rain represents the "perfect guy" as you said but he's a lot more than that, he lost the love of his life, he even think he's reponsible for her death, he lost interest in life, in his passion (music), he hid himself somewhere far from seoul and broke contact with his friends and family, he's just as lonely and miserable as Siwoo. I can say the same about SeNa as well, her father left them a long time ago, she lost her sister and her mother died from pain, she was left behind, alone, she had to face the hardships of life by herself at a young age, she was going through life without any purpose or direction, wandering from a job to another.

You said "Si Woo's not simple and is more complex. A person you need time to comprehend and know" and I agree with you, and maybe that's why it's not working for Sena, why would she choose the hard way (sw) when she can have it the easy way (hw), maybe she's selfish and maybe she's just too tired of taking care of others all the time while no one is taking care of her.

And as you said, we already knew that sena was going to end up with hw, that's how it works in kdramaland, but I think if she ends up with siwoo, it would be a bit unrealistic, unless she really can't forgive him because he hid the truth about being her sister's bf, or if she feels that she's betraying her sister, then it would make sense that she chooses siwoo (which I personnaly don't mind, I ship them both, as you've noticed I'm a fan of krystal so I'm fine either way :lol: ). 

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I'm personally going to stick to cuts.

 

I don't know what you mean if better than yesterday, in terms of what you're looking for. It's still pretty underway to being predictable, nothing has changed about that. Except they finally kiss (I can't say anything since it didn't impact me severely and whatnot), as per the expectation of the leads at this point. The sister bomb will probably drop in the next episode or two.

 

I would have been so happy with the Si Woo this episode, but if you've never felt how painful it is to have your heart punched with brutal force, you do now. It's not even the rejection yet and it's still hard to watch. They made it really harsh this episode o.o. Like why would they go and show all that and him being all sweet and happy, they're being cruel to him on purpose. I was holding my breath the entire time in fear. It didn't happen yet it would have been better if it did. I wish they'd do it and get it over with.

I am so proud of L for doing so much justice to the character, but that's what makes this so difficult  :cry:.

That was perhaps true in the beginning, but the thing about it is we are aware of their impending happiness. Hyun Wook has people around him. He went into hermit mode, but he still has people around him that care for him and his well being. Hae Yoon, Sung Jin, Se Na, etc. He has people to support and help him. He has family, as broken as it is thanks to his father. He's not going to suffer alone and he isn't as we speak. I honestly cannot sympathize. Especially after this episode. As for Se Na, I probably would have felt her if the drama actually covered her pain and hurt and loneliness more. But it doesn't. I like Hyun Wook and what he has to offer, don't get me wrong, but I really can't feel for him. He just has to get past So Eun and he's set for life.

 

It can't be helped. If L was the lead, Se Na would have taken time to get through his layers. But he isn't, and they're obviously going with Hyun Wook/Se Na so that's where they'll place their efforts. He was doomed from the start.

 

They made his fate really upsetting in EP. 8 though. I don't know why they had to go and do that...

 

Honestly, last night's episode made me realize how unlucky Siwoo is, the poor guy was really trying to get closer to SeNa but she was too hypnotized by HW, I really felt bad for him. For the first time I felt like he could be just as reliable as hw, he could do a lot for her too, but I guess he came a little late. I'm so worried about him now, I hope he won't have a sad ending.

 

I can only imagine how your fangirl heart is aching watching him suffer, even if it's just a drama ( even I, who's not a fan, felt bad), but you should try to put your feelings aside, and enjoy the drama and his acting, he really did a great job unlike what people were expecting (myself included). If everyone did the same as you and only watched the cuts of the character they like the most, the (online) views are not going to increase, and it won't help the drama to get more popular (note how many articles were talking about how MLG ranked first in terms of online ratings, which helped promote the drama).

So I think, even though we're getting too emotionally involved, we need to keep watching every episode that comes out, so that the drama gets more recognition and the cast as well, they all did a really good job in acting so it would be a shame if they didn't get credit for it or if nobody watched it. 

The positive thing about what's happening to L's character is that we all sympathized with him ( even non-fans), which only shows how great L's acting was, I myself was impressed with his improvement a lot. So let's please all try to do the best we can to make this drama more popular. fighting  :)

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As for watching the entire drama for the sake of supporting it, I don't know, does watching in Viki or DramaFever even really count as viewership rating?

 

Yes, it counts on online views. But if you really can't keep watching the drama don't force yourself  :lol:

Even though this drama is kind of predictable and has many clichés, but I find it very comfortable to watch, and it also has so many new things that I've never seen in a kdrama before, like Sena's bold character, or the fact that she doesn't hesitate to make the first move to get closer to the guy she likes (I was shocked when she hugged him in the last episode, I've never seen a female lead initiate skinship first ^^), or the nice second lead who's a not a jerk for once (unlike in the heirs). And most of all, I support my bias who's part of the cast. But as I said before, the fact that you don't like the drama and don't feel like watching it doesn't mean you're not supporting your bias, so don't feel like you have to  :)

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...that sounds rather boring. Guess I'll know to skip next week's episodes and tune into the rest. Well, more like rush pass them. I don't expect a twist either.

 

There was a woman that was caught by the spy that the wife hired to check on CEO Lee. I think it was Ep. 7 where he visited some shop. I'm thinking she's supposed to be the woman on the picture. Unless the wife thought wrong. I wonder then what the family secret is too. That he was dead poor? I don't know. It could be they threw a red herring that episode.

 

I know it's not the best happy ending, but it's all Si Woo has really :/.

 

I wouldn't wish him Ra Eum in the slightest. Let him meet some other amazing, great, beautiful girl.

 

 

 

 

I believe second leads in dramas are usually the nice guys while the male leads are the jerks with a heart of gold. In MLG, the roles are switched. But people still got second male lead syndrome, lol. I like Se Na's good points, but I don't like her behavior around Hyun Wook. You can't deny that she has no other connection besides him and she seems not to be interested in expanding her circle either. All her focus, her entire character actually, is on and about Hyun Wook. Neither do I like that he's already forbidding her on who to see and not see. This is very different from the likes of Sung Bin from I Hear Your Voice, who had her own agency outside the men, as did all the women. Her crush was only a minimal part of her. Se Na doesn't have that, for all her boldness. Hyun Wook defines her. She comes across to me as infatuated. She's unique yet not unique.

 

If anything, I can just watch online and skip to certain scenes. That's what I've been doing actually.

 

Honestly, I think even though sena likes hyun wook now, it's likely to change in the next episodes, since she'll know that he hid the fact that he was her sister's bf, after that, she'll feel lonely and weak and if siwoo  keeps making efforts to get closer to her as he's doing now, she might start to look at him differently, so I'm definitely optimistic about these two, they may not end up together in the end but they are going to share sweet moments, and that's all I'm asking for, at least he would have had his chance, because as you said, sena only sees hyun wook now and doesn't even care to notice that Siwoo is interested in her and trying to get closer to her.

 

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I don't think the sister reveal will affect her much at all. I mean, she seems to be so in love with him, and goes out of her way to please him. I'm sure she's going to be hurt and struggle a little, but once Hyun Wook explains I'm positive she'll forgive him. It's Hyun Wook who more than likely will be the reason for them being apart for a while, playing noble idiocy. I even expect the ghost of the dead sister to make a reappearance.

 

Se Na's lack of interest in making connections outside of Si Woo isn't only about...Si Woo. It's in general. Either way, I'm not holding my breath for anything Si Woo/Se Na. I don't think many are anymore as well though a few still fruitlessly wish. That nail was hammered in the coffin since Ep. 7.

 

Those gifs confused me the first time I saw it. I didn't watch the subs yet, so I was bewildered and WTFing as to when things took a turn like that, lol. Ah, if only he was lead. I don't think L's ready for that yet.

 

Haha ! sorry about the gifs   :lol:  

My delulu mind is telling me that even if siwoo and sena can't be together, L and Krystal in the other hand can ^^ since Rain has a girlfriend, and Myungsoo had said before that he finds her pretty,this drama must have definitely helped them get closer.

 

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I've already posted this on f(x) official thread but I think posting it here is more appropriate ...

For those who, like me, were disappointed with MLG ending, I'm happily announcing to you that the ending was actually very well written but we just didn't catch the subtlety of what the writer did there. Here's a better explanation:

 

What about you ahjusshi, if I go and hide somewhere, would you come looking for me? 

Of course.

-Yoon Sena

And he didn't. Hyunwook didn't look for her... the conversation in the beach, how could I have forgotten about it?? That's so darn important and basically explains everything that happened in the last episode (at least for me). Sena said she's leaving but they're only to separate for a while. Not forever. She wanted Hyunwook to come find her. No, she expected Hyunwook to find her wherever she was. Just like he promised he would do. And he didn't. That's also why she asked Hong if he ever came by, and the response was heartbreaking... 

What I told you wasn't what I really wanted to say. How could you leave me again without hearing me out? Does that make any sense at all?
I'm so late, aren't I? I missed you...  

-Hyun Wook

He was late! I didn't understand why he said that, but now I do. He was late because he promised that if she ever left him, he'd search the world for her. But he never did since he felt betrayed. And because he didn't; she felt betrayed. She never really went hiding in the hopes of avoiding him. She went hiding hoping he'd come find her so she has a reason to believe what his dad said was wrong. That Hyunwook would be happier with her, that he'd do everything for them to be together because its where they both belong. She knows this but wanted him to prove that to her. He didn't for so long which is why he was so sorry he's late. 

I think everything makes sense all of a sudden lol. Why she left, why she was upset that he lashed out at her, or that he sold their house and was so cold. All the while in the last episode, there wasn't a moment where I felt they both truly believed they weren't getting back together. That's why I remember Sena questioning for a moment... were they really going to end like this? Because she never truly believed it and neither did Hyunwook. 

So in the end, that smile Sena had, hugging him without responding? That was perfect for me because in her mind, he finally found her like he said he would. Yes he was really late, but he's here now and its all that matters. She was waiting for him all this time, so of course she didn't even need to say she missed him. I think Hyunwook knew that too, which is why we never got an 'I love you' in the end ~ in their case, it was just so obvious it didn't even need to be said. 

 

cr :@strawberries34 

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When I think about it, what ever happened to Rae Hoon, Infinite Power, Ra Eum, and Mina? They disappeared off the face of the planet and we didn't hear zilch about where they are. If Jae Young is having company troubles and he's not making enough and investors are leaving, then what's Infinite Power's fate?

 

 

Isn't that user the one who constantly romanticizes and exaggerates the leads' relationship when there's signs of unhealthiness? It's a bit overboard in my opinion. This isn't the Titanic. And I don't trust people when they are way too biased in that matter.

 

But anyway, read my last comment here, cause what I said applies to the attempted justification of that post. That makes things even worse. It looks bad on not only Se Na, who became inconsiderate, selfish, and when she came back, cold, but also the relationship. Why? Because now, as if they weren't a mess together enough, you have to add in insecurities and lack of trust to the neediness, reliance, total immaturity (yes, they are totally immature, and Hyun Wook comes off as a man child), and dysfunctional comfort seeking they have. People don't have to prove crap or have people do things for them to prove their love if they are certain of what they have with one another. The fact that she does this shows that there are faith issues. It was so pointless of her to skip town out of nowhere and come back randomly after a year if she was just going to return to him when he didn't come look for her like she wanted anyway, lol. So what...was the necessity of if it wasn't some ultimatum or a make it or break it situation? Hyun Wook didn't find anything or her, he just stopped her from leaving again by some cheesy broadcast that she cheesily hears cause they're meant to be when everything shows they are not. Or maybe they are so the universe can save other would be lovers from them. Is that what they call finding and searching for someone now?

 

 

What that person explained has nothing to do with being biased or not ... She just reminded us of a scene we forgot about (the one in the beach where she asks him if he's going to look for her if she hides), and which explains why she left.

And no what Sena did has nothing to do with trust but with lack of confidence in herself, which what we saw in episode 15, after the talk she had with HW's dad, she started thinking that maybe she's putting him in more trouble and causing him more misery, which is what she explained in the note she left for him. And by leaving, she was expecting him to come if he really needs her, but he didn't ... and she came back for her friend not for him, she wasn't intending to see him, she only went to his house because her friend told her he moved out.

 

So yes, it's not the best drama of the year, the writing was kinda bad but c'mon guys ! We've seen worse ! I've watched many other dramas with worse plots and much worse endings ! 

Overall the drama was easy to watch, and we still enjoyed the cute moments between both OTPs.

But I do think that if Rain, Krystal and L were given the entire script at the beginning they would've rejected this project, but since the script was written as and when they were filming, it was too late to back down.

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well I don't know about easy to watch but this drama definitely lies in one of the worst column. nonstop tugging of wanting a relationship with someone but never being able to pull the trigger leading to 5+ episodes of crappy fillers to make more episodes for a drama....KDramas honestly, I wonder why they're so popular when they're so shit compared to JDramas.

 

I think you're exaggerating a little ... or maybe just biased, comparing Kdramas to Jdramas is not pertinent at all.

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