Dear Taiwanese Drama Gods. . .WHY?

[walkwithheroes]

Dear Taiwanese drama Gods, I know you love remaking Japanese mangas into Idol dramas, but this is a bit much: "Zettai Kareshi" by Watase Yu is being made into a drama for 2011. Now, I liked the Japanese drama, because it was crack!tastic, but. . .this might be a bit much.


The drama will star Wu Chun (from the boy band Fahrenheit, Romantic Princess, Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu) as Night and Go Hye Sun (Boys Over Flowers; The King and I) as Izawa Riiko. I could deal with Wu Chun playing a robot, but I really hated GHS in Boys Over Flowers, so I doubt I'll watch the show.



I do like the story, because it's weird and cracky, but. . .I don't think I could do another whole fourteen+ hours of Go's overacting. She's apparently a really good writer and director, so maybe she should stick to that? At least in my opinion.

Comments

[miyabiarashi.livejournal.com]

Oh, lord, NO. ::cries:: They should have just stopped at Meteor Garden.

On the other hand, I find most live-action modern Taiwanese dramas too silly for my taste--the two exceptions I can think of are Lavender and Silence, but otherwise, not so keen on them. I wish Taiwan would do more historical dramas, but I bet it's because mainland China's already got a handle on them. I think I'll just watch Yi Zhi Mei and pretend the Taiwanese Zettai Kareshi doesn't exist.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I'm not too into Taiwanese dramas, because they have a tendency to be over the top and a bit too formulaic. I did like Meteor Garden and Mars, and I'm sure there are one or two other dramas from Japanese mangas that I'm sure I've watched and liked. But, like you I tend to go toward dramas that are more realistic, I guess. I love My Lucky Star, The Outsiders, Silence, My Queen - things that aren't totally "Idol" or crazy.



I wish Taiwan would do more historical dramas, but I bet it's because mainland China's already got a handle on them.


I think the reason that Taiwan doesn't do more historical dramas is because of budget issues. Mainland China usually films shows, like a year before they air and they seem to have bigger budgets. Is Yi Zhi Mei out and being subbed? I have an insane crush on Wallace Huo.

[miyabiarashi.livejournal.com]

Yeah--even with Lavender, it was horrendously formulaic, but Silence seemed to deviate, if only a little. That kept me interested, even if I wasn't too impressed with the love polygon going on.

I don't know if Yi Zhi Mei is out yet. I bet Jiang Hu will pick it up and sub it, though, but the queue looks kind of long (they haven't gotten to Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber 2009 yet).

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

I really hope that Yi Zhi Mei does get subbed. I adore Wallace Huo, and it makes me sad that hardly any of his dramas are subbed.

[boycottbananas.livejournal.com]

... I might regret saying this but what is this weird obsession that Taiwan has with Korean actresses? Especially ones that can't, for the life of them, act?

Wu Chun, I love you, but I am wholeheartedly passing. Hayami Mokomichi ftw.

[darkeyedwolf.livejournal.com]

I was thinking the same thing. Twdramas just love importing Koreans, don't they?

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

Twdramas just love importing Koreans, don't they?


They really seem to. Park Shin Hye (You're Beautiful, Tree of Heaven) has also been cast,ed in an Idol drama. Now that I don't get.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

It seems that lately a lot of Korean stars are trying to break into the Chinese/Taiwanese market. I have no idea why.


I'd rather watch Hayami Mokomichi, because he's hotter when his shirt is off. (Yes, I am that shallow)

[lastingdreams8.livejournal.com]

Wow... :/
I love Wu Chun and all....but he can't act. Well...at least he's playing a robot XD
I hate it when foreign stars are dubbed too...because the dubbing usually sucks.

[walkwithheroes.livejournal.com]

Thankfully there isn't much dubbing done (well, Mainland China loves to dub people), but I do get used to it. However, I agree that it's weird and unsettling at first. I agree - Wu Chun has found his perfect role - a robot.