Can't wait!!!

I'm quite sure it will be good. I can feel the chemistry between them on the pictures alone.

The key is to have LOW expectations... Remember all that was going on before, for example, City Hunter... Most comments were: "wtf... "i dont know.."maybe it will be ok..." and that was good.

I wanna watch this drama,the story seems a bit different from most korean romantic shows....and even when i just watched CJW in STH i like her...it will be fun to see her in a totally opposite role. Him i don't know, but he looks good with the girl ...Waiting, here.

I like lawyer dramas when they're good so hopefully this will be fun but also believable when it comes to fighting in the court.

They look so cute together! I was a little taken aback by the casting at first but the stills are a nice surprise. I'm not checking out the other Wed/Thursday dramas so maybe this will provide me some entertainment.

(BTW are The Princess's Man and Protect the Boss any good? I haven't really talked to anyone who's been watching the two dramas so I have no idea whether to start from the beginning, start from the current eps, or just skip them)

Looking forward to it! I've been enjoying a lot of the more adult dramas (maybe because I'm in my 30s) although I really do love the silly and angst ridden high school and college age dramas as well. It's just nice to see more adult dramas.

It will be extremely difficult, but not impossible for Can't Lose to pick up 15+ ratings. I consider the drama a success if it hits 2 digits, especially when it's up against 2 other dramas that add up to 40%!

In the beginning I was very hesitant about this drama, primarily due to the writer. Sorry to say but Great Inheritance was so boring beyond belief. I understand that these two actors exude great chemistry but chemistry can only go so far without witty script writing. However, after watching a few episodes I feel cautiously optimistic.

I enjoy law series such as The Practice, but as the drama is catered primarily to Korean and japanese audience, I think it's crucial that the drama maintains a good balance between romance/relationship issues and "law" technical stuff. Otherwise, this drama will go down very quickly.

MBC has done amazing job at promoting this drama. Why? they knew they are up against two strong contenders , so better put all their eggs in one basket. Can't live to Lose, right?

Please write recaps for this one~~~~~ :D

They look like a cute couple!! I do hope that Kim Jung-tae's own marital problems get to parallel the main couple's. I'm sure he will make it more enjoyable to watch!

Pic #13 ftw

tq jb,

I don't know about the actor BUT

with choi ji woo sure ! the rating will go up !.

I didn't realize it was modeled after Sasaki Fusai no Jingi Naki Tatakai! That's odd because I do not think it is a story that translates well into a kdrama. Also the couple doesn't break up completely until midway through the original drama (well at least a few episodes). So if this couple is already apart after episodes 1/2 then they are deviating quite a bit from the original.

Wish the drama all the best!

Man, I hardly recognize YSH without the Osca hair. He's HOT!!

can't wait for tonight... please recap this drama Javabean.. pleassseee...

LMAO His face when she kisses him is hilarious. Can't wait. Looks so good.

I think that having CJW playing opposite Oska from SG is going to be a HUGE draw - I wouldn't be surprised at it pulling in some big rating numbers.

I've been watching PtB and Princess's Man. Clearly, PtB is the better of the two. Princess's Man is doing well simply because there wasn't much up against it - YFFM was clearly skewed towards a younger crowd while PM is perfect for the older viewer. Lovely costuming, simple story, no surprises, plus a pre-ordained ending of tragic proportions.

I'm looking forward to some really frothy and sharp dialogue from this whole Can't Lose cast - should be some impressive fun!
:)

I am quite excited about this drama! Hopefully its going to be good to watch!!

Sound similar plot to Sasaki Fusai no Jingi Naki Tatakai, Japanese drama 2008. But looking forward to CJW drama.

"...but repeating a story from the original is better than having no story at all — a fate sadly too common in K-drama rom-coms."

I kept thinking of Playful Kiss :P.

I'm going to give this drama a try. My expectations are a wee bit higher than usual (very low expectations) and I'm not exactly sure why. The acting maybe.

And yes, I'm tired of the "doormats" and "washcloths" too.

Same here, javabeans. I have all the reservations you have had.

But, I believe the primary defficiency after viewing 4 trailers is YSH's ability to potray an elite lawyer.

He does not seem to be able to carry the professional demeanor very well, and found him lack the stature and disposition of a skilled practitioner of law, left alone a man who commands much respect for himself and his wife!! He simply looks like a yes man to his wife!!

I still think he is at best to potray someone who has inferior perplex, low self-esteem or even a mommy boy!!

Nevertheless, I sincerely hope that the drama does not turn out to be a case of backstreet boy trying to court/divorce and an uptown girl. That will defeat the purpose of the much anticipation to witness as to how a legal couple going through a divorce proceeding with grace and humor.

In the case of CJW, I found her too aggressive, domineering and a controlling wife who lacks tender loving care (both physical and emotional) towards her husband. I wonder who would in real life marry such a woman?

Moreover, she seems like a rubbish bin. Hence, must be stingky, messy and dirty. I wonder how her husband can find solace in her, left alone kissing her? Wonder whether she did brush her teeth? Hehe....^_____________^

She should pose a more assertive front like the tigress in Kung Fu Panda who meow, rather than a mere tigress trying to roar!!

It may be too early to say, but I like to speculate that romcom may not be her forte. I believe, she is best to left potraying the funny side of herself naturally, rather than trying to put on funny acts, that looks kind of slapsticks and cheap!!

Finally, it looks like it is a low budget drama. You can tell from the press conference venue, set-up and how and where they shoot the drama.

Just hope the drama is cheap, but going to be good and hillariously fresh!!

can we score 20% for all three??
I kinda anticipated this one cause I like adult romance. It's more real

this looks good re:the mains' chemistry.
hopefully, the writing wont suck, it's been what 5, 6 yrs since Lee Sook Jin's last drama

This looks awesome. I can't wait.

Honestly all I can think of when looking at Yoon Sang Hyun is OSKAAA and his "YA"'s, but maybe his new character will change that? Have to see!

I have just finished watching the 1st episode!! It sucks because I did not laugh a single bit.

The sense of humor is lousy and it is indeed very disappointing, even with low expectations!!

Acting wise, CJW is mediocre to bad, but YSH is slightly much better!!

javabeans, 1 favor here.... Pleaseee recap this drama.......

I disagree with Smurf. Ep 1 was hilarious. Enjoyed the ep tremendously. Who knew CJW can act in a comedy because based on this ep, she has a knack for comedy.

@june

101% agree!! hahaha

aaahhhhh....they look cute together, love it! Just hoping that the drama would be good too ;)

The writer did 49 days too! And that, in my opinion, was the best drama ever. It was not only funny, but it was one of the few that actually moved my heart and made me think about life and what I'm living for. Very heartfelt. Hopefully Can't Lose will be as great!

Here is a more closer look of character of the male and female lead. My earlier posting was more of my raw emotional reaction of a fan. Below is from an observer view:

The tempo from how they met, married and leading a family life is good-succinct, short and concise. The baseball scene was creative, cute and memorable.

Neverthelss, the shaping of the character of the female lead seems dubious and kind of inconsistent on a multiple level.. She appears to be a person who has split personalities and very good at putting up multiple facade. In other words, she is pretty fake and manipulative. She is not an authentic individual.

A husband bully at one hand, but an obedient daughter-in-law on the other hand. A stern and calculative boss to her staff, but generous in her drinking habit. A complainant who rather washes her dirty linen in public (confine to a bar tender), than having a more amicable relationship with her own mother.

Her relationship with clients, her peers and superior (judges) are yet to be established. Deep down, she looks like a pretty confuse individual. Her internal conflicts projected through externally. Most notably on how she handles her personal hygene and keeping her house clean and tidy. She appears to be a person who can only find order in disorder. Her motivation in life is money and status!! She seems to have little idea of jurisprudence and lack of righteousness, hence it will be interesting to see her legal reasoning in court.

In the case of the male lead, it is too good a husband to be true. He is more of a social worker than an elite lawyer. Why becoming a partner in a law firm, if his interest is to serve the public? He is an equally confused individual. He will be better off working for the Korea Legal Aid Center for Family Relation. In that case, he is at least paid by the government, rather than his wife!! It will be fun to see how he is going to argue his cases in court, with his renumeration being couple of potatos. You pay peanuts, you got monkey. You pay potatos, you got emmm...what? ^_____________^

Smurf/SpongeBob/Mickey Mouse

I think this drama can't lose very exciting I just see episode 1 without subtitle look funny Ilike two the main aktor and aktris choi jiwo and yang sang hung