Ok, let’s get this out once and for all: I adore Encounter. I find it subtle, visually stunning, emotionally intelligent and sometimes even surprising (in a good way). Also well acted all-round.
I appreciate the slow and restrained love between SH and JH, because it’s the kind of love that I prefer for myself. Every hour spent in this show’s company makes me happy, and giddy, and at peace with the world.
Because all of the above, I find it frustrating when I see comments that sound mean, negative for negativity’s sake, or stemming from (what I perceive as) a very superficial judgement. And for a second I am tempted to engage in silly arguments because of it. But ultimately there’s no point in doing that. I’d rather watch a SuriNoel video (cats) or read up more on Korean abstract art (I am also thankful to this show for discovering Kim Whanki’s work).
People’s view of dramas (and everything else) is colored by who they are. I am a 30sth career woman who thinks that the best idea for a date is cooking dinner together and lying on the sofa, each reading a book. This show was pretty much made for me. Whatever kind of person you are I’m sure there’s a show out there made just for you as well. Maybe your time would be better spent watching that.

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    I’m loving the artwork in this. From my perspective the artwork she’s surrounded herself with seems to contain a person alone in a serene natural outdoor setting. What have you noticed?

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        I’ve said it before, but the animation reminds me of one of the older Disney artists. He drew whimsical castles (and horses and knights) that remind me so much of the intro animations.

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      Great question! I had almost missed it.

      Her early paintings were each of a solitary figure staring into the emptiness (I initially thought that the one with the little girl was about her longing for freedom but nope, at second look it is as depressing and hopeless as the rest). If I’d have to sum it up in one word it would be ‘alone’.

      But I think that the art she is buying lately may have started to change as well. There are a couple of pieces that have a lot more life and color to them – the cuba-feel one in her bedroom and the bright red-orange-pink castle one in the living room (that she was staring at in the gallery window in my latests MV). You can feel her opening up to the world through these.

      Kim Whanki’s work was the blue painting they were staring at under the bridge, it’s actually detailed and quite lovely up close, although it does not look like much in the drama. I read that the painter spent a fair bit of time in NY but unfortunately there’s very little left to show for it. Could not find a single painting of his on show here at the moment. 🙁
      An extra reason to finally spend some time in Seoul. If only I had the time…

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      I paused to see all the paintings in her house. Loved them!!

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    I adore it too. Solidarity, honey.

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    I haven’t started it yet, but this may be the best rec for it I’ve seen.

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    I love it too. As we’ve discussed, it’s a fairy tale romance to me. And the romantic winter atmosphere permeating it pulls me into the world within the Show.

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      While I think it’s fine to have negative comments (but not mean/troll ones), I do understand what you mean. When one loves something, the negativity hurts. I feel that way when someone criticises the kpop groups BTS & Winner and such people obviously can’t see quality even if it bangs right into them and have no taste I have to remind myself that it’s okay. People can have differing views because like you say, it’s all subjective anyway. Though it really pisses me off to see people state their subjective points of view as objective fact “Calm down, me. Don’t engage unless you feel you can do so with positivity and without ruining your mood.” 😅

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        (the crossed out sentences are how I really feel and then what I have to remind myself haha so basically I understand what you are saying )

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        Ha ha. There is good reason why no one can hear our mind voice. Am thankful for that!!

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    Yeahh.. sometimes people go out of their way to give the shout out that they don’t like something. And that … hurts. Obviously when you personally like something, then seeing the derogatory tone is painful. Cause ultimately as you said, everyone has their own choices and preferences, so what I find interesting or enjoy might not be someone else’s cup of tea, and vice versa. And our own thought process also influences what we love, so what maybe shallow to someone else might resonate with us to a great extent. I think admitting that I like something, fluff or no fluff, makes all the difference lol. Then whatever you see or hear isn’t going to affect you anymore.

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