I'm loving all the teasers they've given us so far. And yes, I totally agree! If there's anyone who could pull off this aura, it's Woo Do-hwan! That charismatic face together with that earg@sm voice... ugh, yesss! <3 ;;

Kinda excited but kinda apprehensive about this drama. Even in the previews it seems like the male leads are out-acting the female leads but here’s to hoping it’s good

I expect a lot from this one.
I want it on par with Cruel City and Misty. I want it evil, I want it un-shying from stuff like Save Me.

Basically I want it on a cable station cause MBC will ruin it. I want it somewhere where there won't be protests about every single thing :(

Merging businesses through marriage is certainly a convenient one, but I would imagine in today’s world it is an antiquated method that does not necessarily guarantee a long alliance especially when the marriage has gone sour.

I hope I don’t just end up wondering why all these chaebol heirs have so much time on their hands to take petty revenge on a fellow classmate.

I wasn't planning on checking this out, but when the teasers dropped, they gave off the indisputable aura of a crack drama, so much so that I got tempted into live streaming a little bit of it (pun not intended... maybe 🙊).

I mentioned on my fanwall how they seemed to have cast similar-looking female leads (or at least styled them similarly), and I just found out that the male lead offer originally went out to Yeo Jin-goo, and many have said that he and Kim Min-jae bear a resemblance to each other. It makes me wonder if there's a deliberate parallel/ foil going on 🤔 Could be interesting to think (and geek out) about while watching.

I can't help thinking how amazing this show would be if it was being aired on a cable channel or if the cast was older (c'mon why are they high school students?!)

This is a drama that sounds like it would air on The WB or Freeform. I am intrigued yet scared. I think I will hold off watching until it ends, so as to guarantee its quality.

Woo Do Hwan will be a very convincing seducer. He was oozing with charm and sexiness in Mad Dog. Want to check out this drama for him.

Curious to see Kim Min Jae in another drama after his stint on The Best Hit. I've only seen Moon Ga Young in one drama (Live Up To Your Name) where she played an innocent character so I'd like to see her take on a darker role too.

This drama also reminds me of The CW's Gossip Girl. Dang, that was years ago. Lol

I hope you recap this drama.

I just watched it and the cinematography was beautiful. Shihyun, Suji and Sejoo are very electric together. We've only seen a few scenes for Taehee when compared to the trio but you can already tell Joy has improved compared to how she was in The Liar and His Lover. She's literally is the good girl with a hint of "spunk."

Excited to see more of this drama. This is a brewing crack drama for me, and for you.

I have been waiting for this show impatiently. I daresay I'm completely ready to be seduced by WDH. Drama, you better be good!!

Tbh, I only have my eyes set on this bc of WDH.

I'll probably only take a peek at it, bc I'm not really sold on the rest of the cast except maybe Kim Min-jae. The other main actors aren't on par with either of them... and the plot reminds me too much of The Heirs, which happens to be one of my most-hated k-dramas

I wasn't keen at first but seeing the teasers and Woo Do-hwan being a seducer has got me really interested. He really suits the role.

WDH and MGY have a great chemistry in the first episodes. For Joy, it's hard to say we don't know about her character yet but I really can't stand her voice... It's too childish.

Really random: but now I want a charred marshmallow...served by Woo Do-hwan hehe

Thanks for the reminder, GirlFriday!

But if anyone can sell the duality of a seducer who might be falling in love, it’s Woo Do-hwan, so I plan to check it out for his performance. And if he must be a marshmallow, let’s at least be a charred marshmallow with a blackened heart.

Woo Do-hwan was terrific in MAD DOG. An alienated, abandoned adoptee who tragically lost the opportunity to reconcile with his biological brother, his metamorphosis into an interdependent and integral member of the Mad Dog team was a beautifully played character arc. The budding romance with his female team mate, as well as the bromances, gradually came to ooze vulnerability and growing trust. I'm interested to see what nuances he brings to the table in this role.

On the other hand, it's not on cable, so I'm skeptical as to how this is actually going to work out on MBC. If it were on tvN, the folks who brought us HYENA way back in 2006(!), I'd be less reserved. Also, these are younger characters who should be paying attention to their studies. (I was totally turned off by the jerk chaebols and all their bullying in BOYS OVER FLOWERS, so never watched past the first episode while listening to Javabeans's and GirlFriday's hilarious play-by-play a la MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000. I was not a member of the target demographic anyway.)

I bet there are more than a few of us MAD DOG fans tuning in and imagining the continuing adventures of Min-joon and Ha-ri. Hehehe. ;-)

* waves to Esteemed Colleagues *

When are the new Weds/Thurs dramas going to start? The Olympics are over. It is so bare in the middle of the week right now.

Sounds like Boys over Flowers to me :/ anything remotely close to that story turns me off. (Maybe cuz the lead in the original story of BOF almost raped the female lead and the female lead had no personality?) Maybe I'm being harsh on this show as it's completely different, but for some reason Im pessimistic.

no one shame me but this ENTIRE TIME I thought the great seducer was a movie???????? I've known about it since Woo Do-hwan was cast and followed the info AND YET? This is the first time I've realized it was a drama :O

After watching it, i don't know but i the directing seems jumpy so i still can't relate their emotional yet
And i wish MGY character will be like mini Go Hye Ran in misty, end end up with WDW character

Well, GirlFriday, after watching the first two episodes with subtitles, I think you already got your wish. Kwon Shi-hyun's heart is already at least caramelized. Give it a while, and it might just end up burnt to a crisp. Silly me, I should have known that with all these chaebol heirs running around, the usual tropes couldn't be far behind. Even so, I like the twist. I'll keep tuning in.

The only time i'll be looking forward to being served a charred and blackened marshmallow :p

Not a big fan of chaebol revenge stories, but maybe I could still do it for Woo Do-hwan. (And Kim Min-jae.) Only thing is, I'm fighting off temptations to watch this show while it's still airing, but after going through most of Beanies' comments, I think I'm losing this fight... Charred marshmallows... To be Wooed or not to be Wooed? Wooed now or Wooed later? 🤔🤔

After the first couple eps, the execution seems a bit sloppy--story is jumpy, pacing is a bit off. But, there were also really great moments and sequences, and it's crazy stylish, so idk maybe the director just needs to settle in a bit.

Acting is great from the trio (haven't seen enough from others). You can see why they like each other, feel their loyalty and compassion even as they lash out cruelly towards others. And we can see how she has those two boys wrapped around her finger. We see so many happy go lucky friend groups in dramas, it's fun to see this darker version.

Woo Do-hwan is the perfect seducer. I mean, he's just plain dynamic. I actually do wish they'd gone a little more charred on this marshmallow. He's kind of an ass, but we've already seen that he is a decent person and can even be kind. They made it easy to sympathize with him, what with his notDad. Also, the fact that he chose to give attention to the older mom and how that tied in and connected to his pain from losing his own mom was a bit twisted but I liked that they went there.

We've seen a lot of these themes before, but I appreciate the more adult take. It makes perfect sense to me that these rich kids would be more socially and sexually mature than their peers while also being more emotionally immature and stunted. Bring it all on.

I can see Joy and WDH having crackling chemistry. I think WDH could have chemistry with a bagel, but still.

One of those shows that I like despite (or because of) its flaws, so I'm excited to see where this goes.

watched the first episode and almost died, the production level was amazing, acting amazing, everything was perfect

I hope DB picks this one up!

I've watched the first 4 ep and it's really shaping out to be a crack drama. Yeah, the editing can be choppy and I skipped past some of the confrontations with the world's worst, richest parents, but the acting's great so far (Joy's improved! WDH's killing it!) and the main trio's friendship is so adorable! Even when they're angsty and bleeding... But it's not all melodrama, since Ep 4 made me laugh, pause, and rewind once WDH started his "seduction."

It's been a while since I've been itching to watch the next eps of a drama, so hopefully TGS will bring more put-together directing and more WDH stumbling to woo Joy.

Yesss I am so excited honestly. Those teasers sold me and I'm looking forward to it. And y'all, it doesn't have to be on tvN to go there. Remember this is the same broadcasting station that gave us Que Sera Sera which is still my makjang to end all makjangs lol.

lol! can't wait for a charred marshmallow with a blackened heart

saw the first episode i was almost paralyzed by the cringe level...hope you all have some thick skin

I have this session in which I watch drama randomly, and stumbled upon this drama. Now I know why I felt like this drama have some common vibes with Cruel Intentions.

After seeing the teasers i get the feeling that the look and behaviourof the characters are based on the American series, Gossip Girl. Specially the other guy who completes the trio reminds me of Chuck Bass in his appearance.

I just started this drama because I keep hearing all this buzz about Woo Do Hyun. And he definitely did not disappoint. Is this considered a Makjang drama? As someone who usually sticks to slow pace/slice of life/coming of age dramas, this one's really fast paced for me. The camerawork, the plotlines, the intense emotions.... But thankfully, the last part of episode 4 where Tae Hee and Si hyun meet again seem to coming to a slower pace. Hopefully, the story can take its sweet time here to build their relationship. I do like the friendship between the three but the intensity of their family background is throwing me off. This drama is outside my comfort zone but I am definitely willing to give it a few more episodes after seeing a snippet of Tae Hee and Doo Hyun's interaction. Doo Hyun's definitely talented and incredibly good looking. I haven't seen any of Joy's work and know she is relatively new, but I think she's doing a pretty decent job. I want to see her keep him on his toes as his usual antics clearly don't work for her.

Good Lord WDH is 🔥🔥🔥 When he begins his seduction in ep 4 is cute but yes this will definitely be a crack makjang drama lol since it's not only the children that are problematic but we're getting a group of cray parents as well.

Seeing that Joy's character has some angst towards her mum gives me hope that she's not that gullible.

This kinda reminds me of that movie starring reese witherspoon and the other actress from buff the vanpire slayer.... same sorta storyline except the guy dies and gal drives around in a car after a much needed payback.. anyone know this movie

ok first of all , i am so loving it.. but seriously hoping it wont be a sad ending like from the american movie and the novel..

I liked what i saw. I think this drama is gonna be one of fave like Heirs.

I hope WDH doesn't die in the end. You hear that,
Show? Marshmallows don't die. They get *cough* eaten *cough*. 😝 K bye!

This drama is loosely based on the movie Cruel Intentions which was actually based again loosely on 1782 classic novel,Des Liaisons Dangerouses by Choderlos de Laclos which is about the darker wickedness of human soul,a story of seduction and revenge...not something to be toyed with or K-Dramatized. The depth,the sexuality cannot be portrayed within the limitations of a K-Drama. The real characters are much more mature but this cast and the characters are too young, a more versatile and seasoned actor like Yoo Ah In would have been a much better choice for the main lead.
Wrong project,bad script,choppy edition and bad directing,sorry.

After watching the first episodes of this drama I decided to pass on it. There wasn't really anything about the characters that found worth getting to know more. In fact I disliked them quite a bit. I don't often have much sympathy for poor little ultra rich kids and this obnoxious trio of spoiled whiners is no exception. This one is not for me.

YAS! I finally found my oasis for this drama. I have been seeing so much negativity and it really annoyed me because I really enjoyed the first 4 episodes. It's my crack drama currently despite the sloppy writing and editing. All that teenage angst is my kryptonite. LOL. Thank you to beanies for being neutral and appreciative! :) I hope DB covers this drama!

I just finished watching the first four episodes, and I'm surprised. I'm still a bit conflicted on this drama but I'll have to say that the chemistry between this cast isn't phenomenal. Logically speaking, some aspects of this drama don't make sense, but if you can turn off your brain a little then it should be fine. I saw people critisizing Joy's acting so I expected it be really bad, but I actually thought her acting was decent.

One thing that SUPER bothers me about this drama though is the editing. I feel as though the flashback jumps are a bit...choppy? Also as a classical pianist, the music is KILLING me. It seems so hysterically over dramatic at some points. It's literally "cue the violins".