Netizens are none too happy about the latest turn in events in theplot of “When A Man Loves.” And much of the negative feedback has to dowith Seo Mi Do, the character played by actress Shin Se Kyung. Commentson blogs and articles about the drama are not sending much love her way.And while it’s the mark of a good drama to see fans react so stronglyto any character’s actions, netizens seemed to be unusually upset by thechoices made by Seo Mi Do.
The drama tells the story of Han Tae Sang, the loan shark, played bySong Seung Hoon, whose life is changed by an encounter with Seo Mi Do.He straightens out his act, becomes a successful businessman and woosher. He’s devoted to her, trying hard to learn what pleases her, even atone point getting stabbed to save her. Despite his shady background,viewers sympathize with him. He’s loyal. He looks out for his own andhas taken care of his best friend’s young brother, sending him tocollege.
The young brother, Yeon Woo Jin, played by Lee Jae Hee, falls in lovewith Seo Mi Do and that’s the problem viewers are having with theseries. It’s bad enough that Yeon Woo Jin does not forsake his feelingsout of gratitude for Han, but Seo Mi Do keeps flitting between them. Shesays yes to Han but then keeps seeing Yeon. She agrees to marry Han andthen gets passionate with Yeon.
Netizens are not happy with her. Online comments include “She shouldmake up her mind” and “This is supposed to be a love story between HanTae Sang and Seo Mi Do, not Yeon Woo Jin and Seo Mi Do.” They also say,”What is wrong with her? How can she do this to Han?” And even, “If shedoesn’t get it straight soon…”
Why is the character so unsympathetic? Seo Mi Do feels she ought tobe grateful to Han but she resents being dependent on him. She feelsattracted to Yeon but knows she should not see him.
It’s normal for a kdrama heroine in a love triangle to have a hardtime making up her mind, but the problem here may be that she’s notbeing honest with anyone. Melodrama viewers know that this can’t endwell. The love triangle has already created a rift with the potentialfor some serious consequences.
In a way, the negative feedback may be something of a coup for ShinSe Kyung. In the past she has been criticized for her lack of actingskills. But if she can get fans this mad, she can certainly act.
Post a Comment