I prefer watching it real time coz marathoning any drama makes me feel exhausted & my eyes hurt ^^. And additionally its all the more fun to chat with beanies about the pros and con's . Discussing every week about dramas makes ain't gonna get that everywhere.
And for the real time drama recommendation why don't you start with lucky romance its airing on 25th.
And Oh Hae young again is awesome catch up till now n then join us.....

I watched LG three times because I had a difficult time in understanding the games. I really hope there will be season 2, of course with the same casts..

Question: Does Kim Soeun's character show growth in LG? I really liked the first few eps but had a feeling that there were not enough eps to show it.

It's fun live-watching, being with the fandom and stuff. But I end up halting shows I watch in real time because I.... I actually don't know. I just pick them up later when they've wrapped up and marathon lol.

Congratulation on completing Liar Game!! Now i welcome you to this circle of neverending awaiting phase for Liar Game 2 LOL

It is really superb, isn't it? So impressive that i even started reading the manga after finishing the drama haha.

On your question: hmmm yess i usually marathon show bcs i hate waiting. But it is indeed true that sometimes i regret not able to chat and have fun with fellow audience compared to the "real time". But many experiences watching shows with draggy middle eps in real time kinda left a bitter taste so no, i will stick to marathon for the time being hihi xp

If a show I like is airing, I will live watch it and have the added joy of reading about it and talking about it here on DB. Discussing the shows while they air and making guesses as to how they will go, all add to the great fun of 'dramaland'.

I'd recommend Oh Hae Young Again/Another Miss Oh for the currently airing live watch. Lots of Beanies like it, so there'll be lots of comments to enjoy together with the recap and the show itself!

Michykdrama -

Glad you enjoyed Liar Game!

Regarding your real time/marathon question, it's interesting. I watch in "sort of" real time, but I watch on the U.S. broadcast tv schedule rather than the Korean schedule, so I'm always behind from everyone else who's watching in "real" real time. If has its downside in that I can't fully participate in the real time recap comments, but the good thing is that by the time dramas show up here, I have a pretty good idea of what's good and what's not, what's worth watching and what I'm skipping. It also works for my schedule, so that's always good. Full-on marathoning I've never really tried, for lack of time.

I promise I'll watch Liar Game... soon. (No really, soon! No procrastinating!)

As for Marathon vs. Real time, I used to only watch closer to marathon style (2, 3, 4 eps. a day til I was done). But then I watched Signal, and now I really like watching real time. I usually watch one--maybe maybe two--real time and one to fill in all the gaps for the other days.

I started with only marathoning (binging really, like a true kdrama addict) But I've transitioned to mainly live-watching because it helps control my binging tendencies when I can't afford to stay up till 3 am watching tv. Plus, I've found it actually helps me finish more dramas because it makes it easier to get through the draggy parts (for some reason I can never force myself to fastforward anything). However I still marathon on weekends and breaks, mostly working through my backlog. For me it works to do both. When real life is super busy, live watch only. When real life slows down, marathon time.

I've been wondering though, when watching completed shows does anyone else have a problem with spoiling themselves by reading ahead in the db recaps and then have trouble finishing the actual drama?

I LOVED Liar Game! Like you I watched it after it aired. I am new to Korean Dramas. Been watching them for 7 months now and to say I am addicted is an understatement. It has gotten really ridiculous, this obsession of mine. I have always preferred to binge watch TV shows. There are some I do prefer to watch live though.

Since everyone will definitely recommend Oh Hae Young (it is worth the hype!), I'm going to say God: Master of Noodles. This is also pretty good and worth watching live.

*waves to Michykdrama*

*waves down to Sancheezy*

Not watching LIAR GAME... but am following ANOTHER MISS OH in what passes for real time when you live on the East Coast of Turtle Island and don't speak Korean. Because of having to wait for subtitles, I'm always going to be late to the party. Oh, well.

My preferred manner of watching Kdramas is usually to marathon them -- mainly so I can remember what's going on, especially in sageuks and productions with a Cast of Thousands. I read the DB recaps, and also ferret out reviews to help give me a handle on the action. I don't care about spoilers as I really want to be able to follow the plot, character development, etc.

I love joining in the camaraderie of discussing a production with fellow drama fans, but for vintage ones, it's not really possible -- unless someone mentions one on an OT, and then we can yak in real time.

Started watching DEAR MY FRIENDS in real time, but will have to drop it. I can't handle it in addition to MISS OH, which I love to bits enough to watch at least three times through (i.e., twice raw while awaiting subtitles).

I've left HWAJUNG languishing for at least a week -- or is it two already?!? -- and want to get back to it. Have been enjoying CSW as Gwanghae, and find the history of the period interesting (i.e., decline of Ming, rise of Later Jin).

If a drama seems to be really good, I wait and watch it with my DH, so I really can't do it real-time. We just finished Signal, and after we would watch an episode I would go back and read through the DB recaps. It's not quite the same, but I'll give up a lot to watch a drama with him. :-)

OHY is love.She is my girl crush. ❤

OHY and Neighborhood Lawyer are my only current drama addictions. The female lead in OHY is just so different from the usual in most K-dramas - almost like a real person.

Gong Shim.. Watched first two, might be OK. One of those dramas that could be good or go downhill really fast, so reserving judgement.

For me, both of these dramas are a happy surprise. *spoilers* Mr. Shinwha, you are gonna be in SO much trouble when Now Miss Oh learns about how you - YOU - were the one who ruined her wedding (not to mention her beau is in jail!!) I know kdramas get life from misunderstandings but this is over the top! In a good way. Ex Miss Oh, too, has a story that will jerk and twist Mr. Shinwha around (another mother dearest, gah).

As for Beaturiful Gog Shim, I just love the ice cream bar sucking nonchalant lawyer Dan Tae - what does he have up his sleeve? Brothers and sisters mix up mismatch. Kdramas, you get me every time, love it all!

i actually couldnt get into oh hae young, maybe i should try again since people here love it. as for BGS i really like watching, its light and fun but im not sure how they will carry the story till ep 20. as for the bromance i feel like that was the point, they put on a fake bromance so it made for a awkward situation. as for mirror of witch, people have said first ep is good but i dont think im gonna watch it, i just dont like the fact that the lead actress is 15 yrs old compared to the lead actor who is 29 close to 30. i'd be fine if there was no romance but clearly there will be and im not up for that.

Nix - I am so glad you mentioned learning Korean! I've started that myself and have felt a little foolish about it because I was worried I was the only one and showing signs of an abnormal obsession. But I continue to watch the dramas because I listen for the latest things I've learned. While I do not understand what they are saying yet, I am happy to say I am catching more and more words and phrases!

Are you learning to read and write hangul or just the phonetically spelled Korean words. I decided to jump in with the hangul and I am slow slow slow. :)

Ooh yes! I'm thinking about learning Korean too! You aren't alone at all!

I think sometimes the actual meaning gets lost in the subs and I don't get to enjoy the drama as much. Like when I watch shows in Mandarin (which i understand), I realise the English subs don't always do justice to the real meaning.

How are you starting to learn Korean? Classes? Internet? YouTube? ?

Nix -

I just wanted to say that I think it's great that you've decided to learn Korean.

Learning a new language, no matter which one it is, is one of the neatest, most fantastic things!

Omg, someone else who has seen N no Tame ni! I feel quite scarred from it myself because I got so invested in the characters but I did like the sweet, hopeful ending (which still made me cry lol). It's a great show, my favourite jdrama now.

Hehe, I'm starting to learn Korean too--my friend and I have decided to take K 101 our first semester at college. Good luck and Hwaiting!

7) I Remember You - Don't forget Jang Nara's police officer role!!

With less than 6% of Americans being "Asian" and half of that number being Filipinos, you can't be expecting too many Asian actors. Besides "Asian" and "white"? Please! How about "Asian" and "Western" or "Asian" and "Caucasian". I don't put my actors into tribal slots; I live in a region that has many races and many ppl of mixed races, so I don't look at the world that way.

+1

My daughter and I started watching this drama on a whim and we laughed and laughed. The characters are great (although I HATED the woman who attacked Gong Shim for no reason.)

I agree with what someone upthread said. I like the way the show has started out, and I think it will gel. I think that the show has a lot more emphasis on developing friendships than a typical RomCom and that might seem strange. But I am definitely open to them trying something new, even if it's just tonally.

Namgoong Min is a riot, I follow his instagram and he's adorable. The thing about his height is actually played up in My Secret Hotel as the two male leads have to split a room and Min gives us his first full on shirtless scene which is very intimidating to Jin Yeehan's character so he stands on his toes a bit and emphasizes he's taller.

The squishy male lead from this show can also be enjoyed as a hapless student/unemployed slacker in Surplus Princess, and the concerned and worried big brother in Village: Secret of Achiara. Notably, he must be awesome in real life because he snagged the affections of his Surplus Princess costar in real life; they're publicly dating. You can see her on Monster playing the shrill and slightly crazy chaebol daughter.

Aaaagh now I want to move to Korea, right now!! I would love to have a drama made in my neighborhood, y'know, no biggie. :) Also, congrats on the textbook work!! :)

"But the second lead guy..."
I am so with you on that!

Filming in your neighborhood, close enough to hear Namgoon Min's voice, so cool! Wouldn't it be fun to get a walk-on part, the crowd on the bus, the person behind the actor in the grocery store line...
Maybe! It could happen!

Drama filming in your neighborhood? Livin the dream my friend!!

I am also loving Beautiful Gongshim: dying laughing at the comedic beats (omg NG in that wig), feeling major SLS coming on, etc., but am I the only one still adjusting to Namgoong Min as a non-psychopath? Maybe because I've only seen his recent work but when he smiled that smile at his microwaved meals, I was immediately expecting their violent demise. Love love love that he is NOT that character anymore though and looking forward to more adorable quirky-ness from this drama!

Congratulations on being able to use Korean in your job!

Tae Ha - I'm afraid the no show is going to turn him bitter and against his old friends. Esp since he served time in lieu of Yeo Kyung (well, in this scenario anyhoot. Self-defense against rape or attempted rape, um I have issues that she had to fear serving time for accidentally killing her attacker , but...)

It's was a very sad ending to ep 7 with the 4 former orphans ending in the worst of circumstances. So undeserved, such kdrama drama!

@ Mirror of the Witch, I'm bad at watching Saeguks, period. I'm hoping that if I watch Mirror in real time I can finish it and kick-start a new area of love for Kdrama.

Does the next episode make up for that heartbreak? I might look then. Thanks.

Rj -

"....warmellarious"

That's a great word!

@ Entertainer, I think that's been pretty common reaction going into it. We were all expecting light and hilarious and got sexual assault charges within the first ten(ish?) minutes. But once you readjust the Overton window, it's amazing. The funny is still there (and the band--THE BAND), you just get some darker stuff too. I love it!

Marriage Contract is majorly good! Keep on watching.

Azka -

Glad you enjoyed It's Okay It's Love! When I watched it, I found it quite great also.

Regarding the close-ups of Jo In-sung (and everybody else), I believe that's the director's style. If I remember correctly, he also directed That Winter The Wind Blows and he did the same thing.

Oh Hae Young Again is reallly really reallllly good. you won't regret!

I finally marathoned It's Okay, That's Love too... and loved it. I am anyway partial towards Gong Hyo Jin, but the rest of the cast was lovely as well. The relationship between the leads is so cool. For e.g., it was nice that they respected each other's work. And, the one between the two exes was again so mature. (I didn't like the resolution of the TV producer's romantic arc... but that's nitpicking.)

And yes, Jo In Sung is soooo hot! This is going to sound v weird, but the way he carries himself reminds me of Lee Min Ho. These guys move/carry themselves in a measured way that they know makes them look good.But, it's not obnoxious or in-your-face. OKAY, I have officially overanalysed this :P

And yes, Oh Hae Young is good. It's very popular here, in any case. I am not quite following it. Taking my cue from DB recaps and comments, and watching the cute episodes a.k.a. episodes 3 and 4 so far (or so methinks).