Ok... at first this was exciting and I even screencapped my first downvote but now, this is confusing.

I went from just 1 downvotes to nearly every comment I made recently getting downvotes. I'm guessing it's the same person I offended going on a downvoting spree through my comments feed page.

I don't mind the downvotes, they're just numbers to me, but could you at least speak out and tell me what I did that was so wrong? I will apologize if I'm wrong, but I can't figure it out. I'll try to inform myself more on Korean history if that's what's bothering you.

Count me in.... me too.... and i might dig another korean history like i did in moonlovers because of this drama. And no need another reason to follow this drama later on... its simply because KES eonnie.... you have my trust eonnie....

me too! this is the first i've heard about it, but i'm really excited about this one.

Yes to both go ahsung and kang haneul. But its unlikely kes will cast them. Since you know kes only cast popular actors

LOL. Ko ah sung and whoever :D

On the younger front Kang Ha Neul. On the older side So Ji Sub.

You'd have to have major balls or a contract you can't get out of to turn down KES. Her dramas are so popular that even years later, you'll be able to get new fans because there will be still people watching her old dramas and discovering you, and celebrities making references and impersonations of classic roles. The exposure is going to be great for anyone, even A-list stars.

OH, JIS. I wanted her to go back to Hyun Bin until you just said JIS. Yes, please ? (with two cherries on top). How's his English?

Or you need to be Gong Too who apparently said no to her for years before Goblin

I'd be fine with Jo In Sung and Jo Jung Suk.

But Joowon just went army.. so not possible to be him..
I'm thinking of Lee Joon Ki xD

Oh yeah I still cant get over the ending of Goblin but as time goes by it leaves a bitter-sweet taste in my mouth which I'm ok with.

Reading your comment makes me realize why I lost interest in dramas a couple of years back. Must be because they started out so promising and disappointed badly along the way. Thanks for the insight.

Check out City hall.

I can partially agree about the plot. It felt a bit empty, especially in DOTS...
However, I really really appreciate that KES's recent dramas (Goblin and DOTS) have no second lead clichés. That is one thing I am really sick of already, so that's one good thing for me.
And she kept me entertained, I was able to finish all of her most recent dramas I watched (Goblin, DOTS, Heirs) which is quite a feat for me since I tend to drop whatever bores me.
One more great thing is humour. She knows how to create funny situations (at least in Goblin and DOTS, I don't remember The Heirs). Goblin and DOTS made me laugh out loud more than once. And that is great, because I usually watch a drama to laugh and relax (at least these days).
But all in all, I guess it comes down do personal preferences. If you are looking for a funny romance with epic moments, Kim Eun Sook it is for you. And that genre probably appeals to the public, since she's even won an award for her script.

You spoke my mind. This is where I'm at with her dramas right now. I'll still likely be suckered in by this one because of the time period and the stellar cast she usually gets to sign on, but I won't hold out hope for it to be amazing.

It would be nice if she could give us a drama or romance that rivaled City Hall, still her best. Or at least something as enjoyable as Goblin.

I drop all KES drama too n I dont know why.. maybe I just dont fell the story.. they just cannot make me interested.. n goblin just 1 episode in my memory..
But I think the reason people like her drama is the fresh storyline. . Best actor .. n all her drama is high budget production..
Maybe I will watch if Kim So Hyun partner with Nam ji Hyun.. kkkk

DOTS and Secret Garden were really nice. I would have to disagree with on those. But Heirs was unbearable, and Goblin just confused me, Gong Yoo was the only reason I kept watching. Hopefully, the next one, she picks actors that are actually capable and not just because they are A listers

I love DotS more than Goblin too. I wasn't as invested in the main romance of Goblin as I was in the main romance of DotS (I have two aunts married to military officers so I caught a glimpse into what their love lives was like) also, I'm more biased towards Lee Dong-wook and Yoo Inna than Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun, so that could have been part of it. I enjoyed watching both of them for Kim Eun-sook's fantastic story telling but I cried a lot more in DotS than in Goblin.

As long as he doesn't sparkle ;).

^and kim seul gi

Yesss! Anyone with Kang Ha Neul!!!

I can relate to you! I am still Jang Geu Rae, yet already have 3 downvotes, I wonder how many downvotes would I get when I reach another level later. Some people are just so easy on their downvotes. Cheer up!

Seo hyun jin as the aristacrotic girl would be spot-on casting. About time she gets to major stardom. She has everything going for her.

What about another actress with same-letters initials: Seo Ji Hye. She's pretty, elegant, can do comedy and tragedy well, play someone with a strong character and would make for a great heroine.

Jo In-sung wants to work with Kim Eun-sook badly. Maybe he could be a potential candidate?

https://www.dramafever.com/news/jo-in-sung-is-anxious-to-join-the-goblin-and-dots-screenwriters-next-production/

I'm just abit sceptical either her script is really required geniunely good actor. well hopefully she will hire an underrated actor.

man kim Mu Yeol would be my dream. agree though Ha Jung Wo has already too big of an actor to go to the small screen. i would be glad if it's Park Jung Min, but a really good actor who really fit Kim Eun Sook leading male is Kim Mo Yeol. if only Kim Eun Suk has an eye for talent and not just has a star power.

Or Lee Je-hoon! His acting in The Frontline was so good.

Since the desegregation of the US Army did not happen until 1948 (according to Wikipedia), it would be fitting for the lead to be in an America infantry unit of Asian American men. What a terrific opportunity to cast some established non-Korean Asian actors or introduce Asian-American actors to the Korean audience! Perhaps a cameo by Daniel Henney as an officer or a cute puppy character for Henry Lau?

Don't we have anyone who can speak convincing english?

Hi bbstl, I am much more forgiving for Korean actors who cannot speak English with perfect inflection even though it does sometimes dampen an otherwise stellar performance of an actor/actress. Overall I do wish drama writers will just eliminate scenes with English dialogue or for characters who suppose to be born and/or raised in English-speaking countries but I don't mind it too much since I do feel it is unrealistic expectation on my part.

I do give Song Joong-Ki an A for effort in DOTS but an F for Agus since he is a native English speaker. To be fair, I would consider David McInnis as one of the better non-Korean actors in dramas, but since Agus is relatively central to the plot and has some character development, his scenes with wooden performances makes this drama blockbuster feels like an American B-movie.

Since the American army was segregated in the beginning of 1900, it is possible to eliminate hiring terrible non-Korean actors by having a Asian-American unit where the soldiers speak to each other in Korean with shared Korean heritage.

True. For me it's the raining scene in Goblin when they first met after school.

Yep, they are iconic. But sometimes I feel they're too forced or too drama-ish (haha I dunno how to explain it). I actually enjoy her dramas, it helps that I like the actors, but I do feel like they're the more-style-over-substance type~

Yeah, I think I wouldn't have minded certain scenes/slow-mos that much too if the music was just a little better XD

If you like KES's style, it's understandable. But there are people who are excited because it's supposedly about the righteous army, which is the gimmicky part of it.