Call It Love: I feel like the scriptwriter’s brief was “My Ahjusshi, but with romance”.
So many callbacks, it’s hard to ignore. But gah, show is totally standing out on its own too.
This will be my first completed kdrama of 2023, I’m in it deep, regardless of what madness scriptwriters are wont to pull off after ep10 (I’m hoping for the best, of course!)
I unironically think that while the brief was exactly what you said, Call it Love is what My Liberation Notes thought it was. By that I mean, characters have monologues that don’t feel off in terms of context, you understand the characters’ loneliness and the point of mutual understanding, the siblings feel like siblings and the characters’ liberation is palpable. Even the athletic background of the lead feels more authentic. Woo Joo does not throw one arrow and then we forget about who she was, instead, the athletic background is used as a proof of how intense Woo Joo’s impulsivity and grief are.
That’s an interesting comparison too. MLN tried too hard. You’re right. Here, it’s just right, and all the pieces fit well and the growth makes sense. What’s fascinating for me is how characters that appeared 2D early on (e.g., sister, best friend, ex gf, director shin) have suddenly acquired more facets and are fully fleshed out. It’s excellent writing and execution.
spot on! there are so many shots that speak for themselves, without any dialogue at all. The silences are actually meaningful and speak loudly for themselves and take the story forward. They don’t slow things down.
I rewatched ep9 already 😂 now on to ep10
That’s exactly what it is, and exactly why I like it more—also, I love Sung Joon and so glad his scenes are just as grand with the FL as KYK’s. I mean, he’s the best friend we all need, who sees the train wreck a mile away and despite his attempts to stop it, it just keeps barreling towards him. I trust this will end in the satisfying way. If not, you know I will have thoughts! 😂
this is my first time watching Sung Joon. At the start I was indifferent to his character, but I like how he’s acquired roundedness, and his role as pharmacist-healer, the one who always has the right kind of balm to soothe you, whatever your ailment may be, is very nicely built up!
I will join you in … thoughts… if it doesn’t end right! 😂
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pickleddragon
March 23, 2023 at 6:44 AM
Call It Love: I feel like the scriptwriter’s brief was “My Ahjusshi, but with romance”.
So many callbacks, it’s hard to ignore. But gah, show is totally standing out on its own too.
This will be my first completed kdrama of 2023, I’m in it deep, regardless of what madness scriptwriters are wont to pull off after ep10 (I’m hoping for the best, of course!)
nerdy
March 23, 2023 at 7:50 AM
I unironically think that while the brief was exactly what you said, Call it Love is what My Liberation Notes thought it was. By that I mean, characters have monologues that don’t feel off in terms of context, you understand the characters’ loneliness and the point of mutual understanding, the siblings feel like siblings and the characters’ liberation is palpable. Even the athletic background of the lead feels more authentic. Woo Joo does not throw one arrow and then we forget about who she was, instead, the athletic background is used as a proof of how intense Woo Joo’s impulsivity and grief are.
pickleddragon
March 23, 2023 at 9:33 PM
That’s an interesting comparison too. MLN tried too hard. You’re right. Here, it’s just right, and all the pieces fit well and the growth makes sense. What’s fascinating for me is how characters that appeared 2D early on (e.g., sister, best friend, ex gf, director shin) have suddenly acquired more facets and are fully fleshed out. It’s excellent writing and execution.
Blue (@mayhemf)
March 23, 2023 at 7:59 AM
I have complete faith in the writers. Every scene is written with purpose and every frame conveys meaning. There is no way it can derail 🙂
I will be rewatching episodes 9/10!
pickleddragon
March 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM
spot on! there are so many shots that speak for themselves, without any dialogue at all. The silences are actually meaningful and speak loudly for themselves and take the story forward. They don’t slow things down.
I rewatched ep9 already 😂 now on to ep10
PYC
March 23, 2023 at 8:41 AM
Yes, the resemblance is there but the romance is front and centre. It’s beautifully done and you’re drawn into the story and their world.
pickleddragon
March 23, 2023 at 9:35 PM
Absolutely. It’s just snuck up on you, hasn’t it!
Ally
March 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM
That’s exactly what it is, and exactly why I like it more—also, I love Sung Joon and so glad his scenes are just as grand with the FL as KYK’s. I mean, he’s the best friend we all need, who sees the train wreck a mile away and despite his attempts to stop it, it just keeps barreling towards him. I trust this will end in the satisfying way. If not, you know I will have thoughts! 😂
pickleddragon
March 23, 2023 at 9:36 PM
this is my first time watching Sung Joon. At the start I was indifferent to his character, but I like how he’s acquired roundedness, and his role as pharmacist-healer, the one who always has the right kind of balm to soothe you, whatever your ailment may be, is very nicely built up!
I will join you in … thoughts… if it doesn’t end right! 😂