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I just finished When Life Gives You Tangerines, and I genuinely don't think words are enough to describe how incredible it was.

This isn't just the greatest K-drama I've ever seen. It's the greatest thing I've ever watched, period.

From the very beginning, this series had a hold on me that I can't explain. It has become so personal that I don't even want to recommend it to everyone. It feels too precious. I only want to share it with someone who's really close to me.

Ae-sun and Gwan-sik are, without question, the greatest love story I have ever seen in my 22 years of life. I don't even like romance. I usually avoid love stories because they rarely do anything for me. But this wasn't just romance. It was love in its purest form.

I cried more watching this than I have watching anything else. I rarely cry over movies or shows, but I completely lost count here.

I especially related to Geum-myeong. Coming from a family that isn't wealthy, I understood exactly what she was carrying. When your parents sacrifice things they themselves could have had just so you can have better opportunities, you grow up with this constant feeling that you have to succeed because you owe them. It's different from simply receiving things, it's knowing what they gave up for you to have them.That emotional burden was portrayed so honestly that it hurt to watch.

I honestly think every parent and every child should watch this series at least once.

IU completely blew me away. She made Ae-sun and Geum-myeong feel like two completely different people. I adored Ae-sun so much, and somehow she also made me genuinely frustrated whenever Geum-myeong used to yell at her parents. That's how convincing she was. Also... is IU a big deal in South Korea? Because after watching this, I'm obsessed with her.

Park Bo-gum was equally unbelievable. He didn't feel like an actor playing Gwan-sik—he was Gwan-sik. His performance was so natural, gentle, and sincere that my brain genuinely refuses to separate the actor from the character.

One of my favorite things about this drama was how simple it was. No unnecessary drama, no over-the-top twists. Just ordinary life told in the most beautiful way possible.

Also, every woman in her twenties who's trying to figure out what kind of partner she wants in life should watch this. It genuinely makes you realize what actually matters in a lifelong relationship.

It also beautifully shows why first loves can be one of the greatest gifts life gives us. They shape us in ways we never forget. But at the same time, it reminds us that not every first love is meant to last forever, and that's okay. Some people come into our lives to change us rather than stay with us.

Now, I'm experiencing the worst post-drama emptiness I've ever had. It genuinely feels like I've had to say goodbye to people I knew personally.

For everyone who's watched When Life Gives You Tangerines... what did you watch afterward? I honestly don't know how I'm supposed to move on from this. Right now, I can't imagine anything ever topping it. (im still crying😭😭😭😭😭😭😭)

CUTIESS

I'm asking this in good faith because I'm a huge Swiftie. I love her music, I've followed her career for years, and this isn't meant to hate on her at all.

The reason I'm asking is because every celebrity I've followed has something out there. There are videos of them being rude to fans, stories from people who met them, clips where they lose their temper, interviews where they come across as arrogant, or at least some recurring criticism that isn't just about their work.

But with Taylor... I genuinely can't find anything like that.

I've searched things like "Taylor Swift rude moments," "Taylor Swift mean to fans," "Taylor Swift reality," etc., and most of what I find is either people criticizing her music, her private jet usage, her business decisions, or the usual celebrity discourse. I can't seem to find any credible stories or videos of her being disrespectful to fans, treating staff badly, being rude to strangers, or letting fame get to her head.

Obviously, no one is perfect, and I know celebrities have PR teams. But she's also been one of the most famous people in the world for nearly two decades, so statistically you'd expect something to have surfaced by now if she consistently behaved poorly.

So I'm curious—do you think she's genuinely just a very kind, respectful person, or is this the result of one of the best PR machines in the entertainment industry? Are there any well-sourced incidents I'm unaware of that suggest otherwise?

I'm genuinely interested in hearing different perspectives, especially from people who have followed her career for a long time.

I've been thinking about this, and I'm curious what everyone else thinks.

Personally, I don't think Belly loved Conrad with the same intensity or consistency that Conrad loved her.

Conrad's feelings for Belly never really seemed to change. Even when he pushed her away, it was usually because he was overwhelmed or thought he was protecting her. Whether that was the right thing to do is a different discussion, but his love always felt constant.

What really made me question Belly's feelings was what happened while she was in Paris. Conrad kept sending her letters and gifts, and it felt like she was slowly giving in. Then Taylor got into her head, and the very next thing we see is Belly kissing Benito. That honestly gave me whiplash.

It also made me wonder: if Conrad had never gone to Paris, would they even have ended up together? Would Belly have ever reached out to him herself or realized that she still loved him, or would she have just moved on?

I do think Belly loved Conrad. I just don't know if she loved him as much as he loved her.

What do you guys think? Was their love equal but expressed differently, or did Conrad love Belly more than she loved him?

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Need advice about a election outreach job in India

I recently took up a short-term election outreach job where my role is to call members and seek support for a candidate in a professional association election.

When I joined, I was told that I have to work only for 2 hours, the target was around 100 calls per day and 3,000 calls per month. Later, I was told I needed to work 10 AM–6 PM. I said I could only do 10 AM–3-3:30 PM and I was already completing more than the expected calls.

Now I'm making around 250–270 calls per day, but the expectations keep increasing. I'm being asked to:

• Work 10 AM–3:30 PM in the office
• Continue calling from home in the evening
• Work on Sundays
• Potentially increase my hours further as the election gets closer

The salary is still ₹10,000/month.

The problem is that whenever I try to discuss workload or expectations, my manager is quite strict and intimidating, so I don't feel comfortable bringing up things like a salary increase or renegotiating terms.

Am I being unreasonable in feeling that ₹10,000 is too low for the amount of work being expected? Would you continue, try to negotiate, or just leave?

One thing I keep thinking about is whether we should judge people based on how they treat us, or how they treat everyone else.

For context, one of the worst things someone can do in my eyes is cheat on their partner. I genuinely think it’s disgusting.

The problem is, one of my friends is a cheater.

I’ve called her out on it before, but she just brushes it off and says it’s her personal life and she can do whatever she wants.

Another thing I absolutely hate is when someone leads someone on, gets what they want from them, and then just tosses them aside like they meant nothing. That kind of behavior is straight up cruel.

Another friend of mine has done exactly that.

Here’s where I’m stuck:

Both of these people have been really good friends to me.

They’ve been there for me when I needed them, supported me through tough times, and honestly mean a lot to me.

So now I’m wondering:

If I think the way they treat their partners is messed up, but I still value them because of how they treat me, does that make me a hypocrite?

Need advice about a election outreach job in India

I recently took up a short-term election outreach job where my role is to call members and seek support for a candidate in a professional association election.

When I joined, I was told that I have to work only for 2 hours, the target was around 100 calls per day and 3,000 calls per month. Later, I was told I needed to work 10 AM–6 PM. I said I could only do 10 AM–3-3:30 PM and I was already completing more than the expected calls.

Now I'm making around 250–270 calls per day, but the expectations keep increasing. I'm being asked to:

• Work 10 AM–3:30 PM in the office
• Continue calling from home in the evening
• Work on Sundays
• Potentially increase my hours further as the election gets closer

The salary is still ₹10,000/month.

The problem is that whenever I try to discuss workload or expectations, my manager is quite strict and intimidating, so I don't feel comfortable bringing up things like a salary increase or renegotiating terms.

Am I being unreasonable in feeling that ₹10,000 is too low for the amount of work being expected? Would you continue, try to negotiate, or just leave?

I know it's bizarre to be writing a review when I'm only on Episode 7, but I genuinely cannot contain how strongly I feel about this drama.

After finishing The Glory, I was completely torn on what to watch next. I even made a Reddit post asking for recommendations because I specifically wanted a revenge drama. People suggested all sorts of dramas: Weak Hero Class 1, Revenge of Others, King of the Pigs, and a few others. Someone also mentioned Teach You a Lesson.

I still wasn't sure what to watch, so I was randomly scrolling Netflix and saw Teach You a Lesson sitting at #1 in India. I thought, "Why not?" and started it.

Oh. My. God.

I absolutely fucking LOVE this drama.

I genuinely think this might end up being a 10/10 for me.

One thing I love is that this drama wastes absolutely no time. In so many revenge dramas, you have to sit through 15 or 16 episodes waiting for the bullies to face consequences. Here? You start seeing it almost immediately. Within the first episode itself, things are already happening, and it is SO satisfying to watch.

And what makes it even more satisfying is that the drama doesn't feed you the usual nonsense about how everyone deserves another chance, everyone can change, everyone can be redeemed.

Some people do not change.

The things some of these bullies have done in this drama are horrific. They have destroyed lives. They have driven people to suicide. They have terrorized students, teachers, and even other adults. Watching them finally face consequences is one of the most satisfying things I've watched in a long time.

Maybe I'm getting emotional because I know this isn't some completely fictional issue. School bullying is a huge problem in South Korea, and I've read enough about it over the years to know how serious it can get.

Which is exactly why I get so frustrated when I see people calling this drama "problematic."

I'm sorry, but are we even watching the same show?

I've seen people say the punishments go too far.

My question is simple:
What if the victim was your child?
What if it was your sibling?
What if it was someone in your family who had been bullied so badly that they ended up taking their own life?

Would you still be talking about how the punishment was too harsh?

Because from where I'm sitting, I find it incredibly hypocritical when people focus more on what happens to the bully than on what happened to the victim.

And I absolutely love that this drama doesn't half-ass anything.

Every single time I think they're about to let someone off easy, they don't.

There was even one episode where I thought a character would get away with things because they seemed to be having a realization moment. I thought the show was about to take the soft route.

Nope.

The drama still held them accountable.

There was a proper court scene. There were actual consequences.

And I loved it.

Another thing that surprised me is how emotional this show has made me.

I am generally NOT someone who cries while watching things.

People constantly recommend the saddest Bollywood movies, the saddest Hollywood movies, the biggest tearjerkers ever made, and I usually sit there feeling absolutely nothing.

Yet somehow K-dramas keep breaking me.

I have cried at multiple episodes of this drama already.

At this point, words genuinely feel insufficient to describe how much I'm enjoying it.

The acting is fantastic.

The emotional moments hit hard.

The punishments are satisfying.

The pacing is great.

And most importantly, the show never loses sight of the damage that bullying causes.

So yes, I absolutely fucking love this drama.

And as for the people calling it problematic?

You're entitled to your opinion.

I'm entitled to mine.

And my opinion is that this has been one of the most satisfying watches I've had in a very long time.

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I just finished watching The Glory and thought it was fantastic. Can you guys suggest some more K-dramas or Japanese dramas that are not primarily romance?

Before The Glory, I watched Wonderfools and really enjoyed that as well. Basically, I'm looking for anything outside the romance genre. I don't mind if there's a small romance subplot, but I don't want the whole story to revolve around it.

Some of my other favorites are All of Us Are Dead, Squid Game, and Alice in Borderland.

I'd appreciate any recommendations!

I’ve been thinking about this for a while and I’m curious what other people think.
I’ve seen a lot of memes and posts about shows having “the worst ending ever” and people saying the entire show was ruined because of it. One example I see all the time is How I Met Your Mother. People don’t just criticize the finale, they say the whole show was pointless because of the ending.
And that’s the part I’ve never fully understood.
If a show entertained you for 8 or 9 seasons, can one ending really erase all of that?
I completely understand disliking a finale, but sometimes it feels like fans go from loving a show for years to acting like it was always terrible the second they don’t get the outcome they wanted.

At the same time, this made me think about a bigger question: how much should audiences influence a show’s writing in the first place?

Should creators stick to the story they want to tell, even if fans hate where it’s going? Or do they owe the audience something after asking people to invest years into a show?
And where is the line between listening to feedback and letting fans write the story?

Personally, I think some shows have suffered because writers became too influenced by fan reactions, popular characters, or popular ships. But I also understand why audiences feel frustrated when an ending doesn’t feel satisfying after years of investment. What do you guys think??

My mom had a complete breakdown after an argument and I don't know how to process it

I'm 22 and currently living at home while waiting for my joining date. This morning I had a huge fight with my mom and I genuinely don't know what to do now.

The argument started because she was rearranging my wardrobe. This has been a recurring issue between us. I've told her multiple times that I don't want her reorganizing my clothes and that I can do it myself. Since I've been home, she's already cleaned and rearranged it twice in the last month. The last time it happened, I also told her not to do it again.

This morning, right before I had to leave for work, she started doing it again. What really triggered me was that she didn't even ask me to clean it myself first. She just decided to do it. I felt like I was being treated like a child and I completely lost my temper. I started shouting.

She said it's her house and she can do whatever she wants. She also said that I'm messy and can't keep my wardrobe clean, which is why she has to do it herself.

Things escalated badly. She started talking about everything she's done for me throughout my life and how ungrateful I am. At one point she charged at me to hit me and I pushed her away.

Then something happened that I've never seen before.

She started crying uncontrollably, hitting herself, hitting my dad, hitting herself with a slipper, hitting her stomach repeatedly, and saying she wished she had died when I was born. She also kept saying she wished I had never been born and that she wanted to die.

I couldn't go to work after that and ended up taking the day off.

The fight happened this morning and we haven't spoken since. Right now I just feel shocked and I feel like running away from my home basically I want to go to a nearby library and work there for a while but without telling my parents.

I keep thinking that I must be a terrible daughter to drive my mother to that point.

I don't know what I'm asking for exactly. Maybe I just want an outside perspective because I genuinely don't know how to process what happened today.