I really want 2521 to win awards in this year’s Baeksang, but I became less confident seeing the nominees (esp. for The Best TV Show). I haven’t watched Squid Game or The Red Sleeves but heard they were also very good.

At least, please give an award to Kim Tae-ri for her portrayal of Na Hee-do. She was magnificent there. I was so impressed.

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    Kim Tae-ri in 25 21 is a clear case of her being the best actress in her generation. No context!

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      Tbh, I think I’ll have a hard time watching her in other projects. It was like she wasn’t acting there but she really is NHD. Her acting is a class of its own.

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    SG or TRS winning over 25-21 would be the saddest thing ever. SG’s finale destroyed any meaning ir message they tried to build the previous episodes, and TRS is Deok Im not being able to scape from a creep who destroyed her dreams.

    I think SG is gonna win tho. That show is way too important for them. It gave them massive international recognition.

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      Yes, in terms of world recognition it has to be SG. If there wasn’t SG this year, 2521 might have a chance at winning. But again, I wouldn’t be sure if it would win given the public sentiment was not that great re its ending though I loved it to pieces.

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        You’re right. If there wasn’t SG maybe TRS would win. It even had ratings of 17% and people were pleased with the ending. It even was extended for 2 episodes.

        Let’s hope Tae Ri wins tho.

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          And I just remembered there is the daesang award! If SG wins that award, the rest may compete for The Best Show. TRS still has a chance at winning I think.

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      Squid isn’t even that good. It was predictable. I already saw the last episode in my brain while watching the first two episodes. Honestly, Netflix should promote shows like Signal. I know it’s not a Netflix original but can’t we get a season 2 for that instead?

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    I’m rooting for Kim Taeri as best actress. There is not a single actress that was better than her. Period.

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      A very talented actress indeed. I can’t believe what I just read -she was born in 1990? So she is 31 this year and she looks and acts just like a 18 yo girl in 2521 I can’t believe this.

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      i think kim hyesoo has higher chance of winning or lee seyoung

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    I think KTR definitely has a shot at winning. But I doubt anuthing would win big against Squid Game. Baeksang may value quality but they do not overlook popularity. Also have you seen Mr Sunshine? KTR was great there too. Though I never completed the drama, KTR, YYS and KMJ were the highlight of that show.

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      I’m sure SQ will get at the highest award: Daesang. If that’s the case, other nominees might still have a shot at winning The Best Drama. And no, I haven’t watched Mr Sunshine. I hate history so I avoid period dramas as much as I possibly can. Might give in one day basically because of KTR. 🥺😅

      May I ask why you never finished the drama?

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        Classic issues with the writer. Mr Sunshine was actually a better written Kim Eun Sook drama. However, my main gripe for the writer has always been the middle part. She usually has content for 6 to 8 episodes divided equally in the beginning and end but doesn’t know what to do in the middle. The same happened with this show too, I kept waiting for sth to happen and when it finally did, I was exhausted and dropped. But by any means the show wasn’t bad. But you know when you’re live watching, the wait becomes even more exhausting. If you binge watch, these would just be 4 to 6 episodes in the middle that you can simply fast forward. Also honestly not a fan of the lead actor so I couldn’t buy that pairing.

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        Watch Mr Sunshine for Yoo Yeon Seok. There are so many great performances in this one, male and female.

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