I'm not sure whether it's the show, or me, but I can't seem to complete Korean dramas nowadays. I watched 'She was Pretty', and got irritated at the lead actress role. Thus, I stopped at episode 6. I watched YongPal recently, as it is pretty famous from award shows and friends. But I stopped at episode 8 where they (SPOILER) kissed. The timing is too fast for a couple that just started falling in love, plus, that scene wasn't calling for a kiss, it's not paced smoothly.
From there, I made a conclusion: As long as there is good-looking leads, male or female, the drama would be popular regardless of how golden the storyline is. If the plot is good, it's great (YongPal). If it's not, people still call it good anyway. Like tell me, how is "She was Pretty" any different from dramas where the lead actress plays dumb, but manage to get a handsome guy to fall for her anyway? It's over-rated.
Though I have to admit, these kind of dramas were what attracted me a few years back. I guess the legend must continue for girls my age back then.
In conclusion, I can no longer watch mainstream drama without judging those people who claim it's 'GREAT'. "How is this a masterpiece?"
Re-updating: Apparently, I followed my friend's advice to continue Yong Pal, cause it gets better from there. No. It didn't. I watched it all till episode 18 with lots of skipping. Don't. It's a waste of time if you already think the drama is dropping in quality, especially this.
Having a good plot is one thing, obtaining a good pacing is another. If it's too rushed, it won't give viewers time to digest or take in the climax at one, much less talk about a revenge to another and forgiveness after. Sometimes, a drama about love triangle with good pacing, is better than a complicated action plot with a horrible one.
4/10.
If you are one to know of what is required to make a great drama, don't watch it.
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