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idol trainees who after years of struggle and no real success often resort to it because they usually have no other real source of earning money besides using their body or talents. Its not something that should come as a surprise, one's gotta make hard choices in life. The CEO of the entertainment company is a very representative of how some rich men who are quite predatory in nature coming from affluent social standings behave towards in general young girls/women. Notice there is nothing socially questionable that he does but from a female's point of view you will realize and sense his true motive and in the show min hee takes advantage of it to get observe and approach that idol trainee.
@@katric1544 And Jisoo is not a child?All of the characters are morally grey and you can't blame one of them for everything.It was a series of unfortunate events started by bad choices
I love that Extracurricular didn't romanticise anything at all, they showed how the characters really are and their inner ambitions. I loved Jisoo's dreams because surrealist scenes can make up so many explanations and interpretations from it... And also how nobody is good, everyone has their sins and crimes and there's no way to defend them, but I tried to understand them in a way and see what was their motivation behind what they were doing. I really wanted Jisoo to punch Gyuri, I remember how my chest filled with rage, she made me crazy but not hateful haha Anyway, thanks David for this, I was just searching up Koreans reacting or analysing it when I saw you posted lmao
@@simmi6348 my Korean is not that sharp yet (I could grasp a bit only) and I only saw this one guy reacting to the trailer and he seemed a little confused and didn't know to expect from the show. Although he was watching for curiosity because he knew the main actors from previous dramas. I guess nobody understood the trailer (me included) but I knew it was worth watching. I think the drama really made them shocked because it's not usual to have a Korean TV show with no sugarcoating
i disliked gyuri at the beginning but as the show progressed, i felt like i could understand her motivations more. shes desperate just like jisoo, but unlike jisoo she's under constant surveillance from her parents. she kept pushing him further and further because shes extremely competitive and hates to lose out on anything. she feels she always has to come out on top because of the elite perfectionist environment she grew up in. she has enough emotional intelligence to manipulate ppl but not enough to sympathize with them. i loved how the show explored all these aspects of her personality and jisoo's. it was pretty fascinating.
What I liked about the drama is that no one is likable and it doesnt focus much on the romance.... like at all (maybe a little bit), it made me think of what I would do in that situation.
One thing that I loved of this drama was that this was carried by fresh new actors and not by seniors. You clearly can see the frustrations, fears, anger etc in the actors eyes especially in Kim Dong Hee (Ji Soo) the cast was amazing.
yees, the girl that played Minhee did an amazing job, I think she had the best acting during the drama. She portrayed the character's feelings really well, I got chills during that scene where the policewoman tells her that Mr.Lee died and she gradually starts crying. She really looked like an immature and emotionally shaken teen
This not a typical kdrama it's more than a thriller I loved watching Extracurricular and Kim dong hee portrayed the character so well.... I never seen a show with this huge Cliff hanger ..... *EXTRACURRICULAR definitely needs season 2*
It helps that it’s a Netflix original. Since they funded this drama they could go darker, & able to show the underdogs story as to go though. If this was on Korea production it would be safe.
Tbh i dont think it such a big cliffhanger...it may be just me but i liked how they ended it as it but thay still doesng take away desire for a ss 2 to happen and see what the characters will do nexy
@@jared1944 while I'm glad I've discovered the drama because it was sooo good, I hate that I've discovered it quite early since I'll have to wait for season 2 now :(
Some other youtuber reviews analyse that Jisoo and cutie is actually taken away by the gangster boss. That's why Jisoo smirked at the last scene. It's like a representation of his hope of living a normal life is completely gone. He now can only survive in the dark scene.
I'm stuck between "I want to have a season 2 but I don't want them to destroy the beautiful ending of the story" because for me stories like extracurricular would really end like this. An open ending. because maybe in season 2 the main cast will change. Maybe It would not be jisoo and gyuri again. but who knows what will happened? I trust the director/ writer & producers on what decision they will make for extracurricular😊
**THIS COMMENT CONTAINS SPOILER** I also wanted to add the part where the banana boss said to Bae Gyuri that she reminded her of his wife might be a foreshadow of the second season. The relationship between the banana boss and his wife can be a depiction of Gyuri and Jisoo’s future if they continue on the sex trafficking business. Jisoo is very similar to the boss as he appears to be reliant to his wife, can be a puppy but also can transform into a wolf. The wife on the other hand is very similar to Gyuri as she is the brain and handling the business, she is also cold and indifferent.
The only thing is Gyuri cares more for jisoo then the banana boss wife does towards her husband because in the show she was always like “we were never legally married”
that comparison between a puppy and banana boss/jisoo reminded me of the second episode where Gyuri asked Jisoo to bark and he did it in order to get the phone back
Honestly I really enjoyed this drama, I very much into gritty and dark series such as breaking bad, fargo, barry, fleabag and euphoria. I first got into kdramas purely for the cringe drama and crackhead content, but when watching this it was very refreshing. I think its important to address such heavy topics through art, especially in a society such as Korea's which is still very traditional. Overall they portrayed this drama extremely well, its tastefully produced and written. Also the big fight scene between the gang and bullies at the end was epic, some of the best action I have seen in a series in awhile.
SAMEE I normally watch kdramas as a guilty pleasure and getaway from more serious toned series but sky castle and extracurricular was such a different take to regular kdrama plots and I’m here for it😌
I'm the same way, maybe you could read lookism its a webtoon that kinda touches similar themes, at the beginning its quite light but as the story progresses it gets more complex and darker. they also have great "villains"
I hate when people criticize dramas like " So you're justifying all this criminal behavior".... Ummm no, it's a DRAMA, like don't you have the criteria to separate something you see on TV and real life?
I really liked this drama , it’s different from all the others that always put a little of romance even if the characters doesn’t work well together, this was really interesting
Having taught in Korea, I can definitely say bullying is quite prevalent and it’s important to raise awareness as well promote anti-bullying measures 🙌💯
This drama was intense. I was stressed,my BP was high and I have never had such murderous thoughts like when I was watching it. Every episode grabs your attention. If u haven't watched it, don't think twice just watch it. Edit:I just hope it doesn't end on a cliffhanger like Arthdal chronicles😭. It wasn't a bad cliffhanger but it still leaves some questions unanswered
I agree about the cliffhanger, a lot of ppl are saying that its huge but i liked how they ended it and theres not much left out other than presuming that they both ran away to another country n lived a somewhat normal life lol
This drama was so intriguing. I was rooting for everyone yet no one at all! I liked how gray they displayed every situation. There wasn’t a black or white answer. There were no good guys, just characters with bad decisions. There were heartfelt moments in it but at the same time, there were also selfish and destructive moments. This drama was a complete mess and it definitely got me hooked.
So true! Usually, Kdrama trailers are useless at telling you what the drama is even about and sometimes they don't even have the same vibe as the drama lol. But the trailer for Extracurricular was so well done it made me so excited to watch it long before it was out. i knew immediately it would be something special.
Jesus. Is that out-of-state tuition? Post-graduate education? It's been a long time since I went to college, but that's $10,000 more than the total cost of my Bachelor of Science at an American public college .
I watched this show when the Netflix algorithm recommended it to me after finishing Control Z. I almost ignored the recommendation because in the past I had always found kdramas to be unbearably cheesy. But I'm glad I tried this one since it really is nothing like any other series I've seen out of Korea. Both shows were extremely suspenseful and kept me binging one episode after another, but it did make for a depressing weekend. Watching two shows in a row about mostly unlikable high school students making mistakes was a bit much. But I would still recommend Extracurricular to anyone who hasn't seen it.
One thing that did strike me was that the extent of the bullying seemed way over the top (in both shows). I just started watching Itaewon Class and once again right from the beginning we have more extreme bullying. I went to 6 different schools in 4 different countries between 5th and 12th grades, including one in a pretty rough neighborhood in California, and in none of them was the bullying even remotely as bad as in these two shows. Is bullying really that much worse in high schools in Korea (and Mexico) than in most other countries?
@donviajero bullying doesn't comes from the part of area.... I think it is caused due to there personal matters... And it does not have to be that extreme all the time... sometimes its verbal abuse and small act of physical abuse... I switched 3-4 schools in the same country.... And all were different in terms of these things... And glad that you didn't had to face some of these
i completely agree with your final analysis david: there is no “good” character in this show. i found myself literally HATING every single character at some point; but i did, like you said “sympathise”/“question myself” when they would do something or behave in a way that would shed a new light on their character. all in all, it was a really interesting and very unique drama and i found it refreshing seeing so many “taboo” storylines in one drama. ALSO all the actors are so talented and i thank them for portraying such disgusting characters :). SEASON 2 LET’S GOOOO! (speaking it into the universe hehe)
@@softfirefly474 i agree; except there were points that i was like “enough of his naivety”. he had this oblivious faith in his students, to the point that he didn’t seem to acknowledge how broken they were.
@@saida7320 that’s true, but I feel like he actually knew deep inside that they were in trouble (even if he was naive thinking it was just some highschoolers little drama) but wanted to protect them and make them confess to him instead of the policewomen. Also that his naivety was the only type of “bad” in the drama that didn’t annoy me as much
@@softfirefly474 you’re right; i prefer the teachers in these shows that actually have faith in the students and trust that they’ll open up to them. i just wish he wasn’t so easy on them. and yeah, it was an amazing show overall, i’d love it if they carried it on.
ive said this before in another video but its so great seeing peoples opinions on the characters, its very interesting. i havent been this stressed watching a piece of media in a while, the drama really makes you sit and think after draining you of emotion and its honestly pretty commendable.
This drama was so good! I couldn't breathe from ep 1 to 10 lol. I would say I really appreciate that the writers didn't romantize Jisoo or any characters for that matter. The characters are not likable but they are compelling. Also A+ acting from the cast 👏
I just finished this series, I seriously watched it overnight. It was THAT addictive, and I'm not easily addicted by shows. Seriously, one of the best series I've ever seen and watched. 5/5 highly recommended! thanks for this deepdive, guys :D
This is a very informative video for anyone interested in knowing the drama's background. I have always been interested in the Korean "gang" culture. Many outstanding Korean movies managed to portray parts of it, some even based on true events> Extracurricular came like a fresh breeze in the Kdrama scene! I enjoyed every bit of it, very well done! I hope there will be another season. It had similar vibes to "Save Me" which managed to get another season that I enjoyed thoroughly!
I really appreciate this thoughtful and researched video! Thank you so much! I don’t agree however that “as a normal person” I couldn’t sympathise. I think truly great storytelling makes you sympathise with characters even when they make the wrong decisions. Every time they could do better, the characters chose the wrong path and I think that’s extremely human. Especially the young girl and the idol trainee feeling pressured into doing that kind of work because of the pressures around them was so extremely relatable. I’ve seen kdramas vaguely touch on these things before but never in way that Extracurricular did it! Great show and thank you for answering my question on the function of the school police.
Wow and I was about to rewatch this series haha It’s so addicting but like you said, quite stressful and anxiety-inducing? You’re emotionally immersed in the characters and their situations. This drama is really the best and I can’t wait for season 2 😬 Also, thanks for this Deep Dive, I really appreciated the breakdown and societal context! Nice work 👏🏽👏🏽
yep i had to stop several times because i found myself way too anxious about the situations, especially the father and son moments(i have similar experience). ah also how jisoo situation was portrayed as a joke for the female lead at the beginning, i was pissed haha
blueorchid ahhh, sorry about that :/ yeah I was so angry at the dad, he was such an asshole. And don’t get me started on Gyuri 😂 honestly I was angry at everyone else except Mr. Lee, he was my favorite, I was so sad
I have never been so stressed watching something in my life. I would literally have to pause and take a breather because my heart was beating so fast. But I loved it, it’s right up there with Itaewon Class and it better get a season 2!!!
I started watching 2 days ago bc I loved the main in Itaewon Class and SKY castle. All I can say so far is WHYYYY is his bully classmate so good looking? It makes it hard to not like him. And Mr. Lee is a king. I said what I said. Gonna watch this when I finish the series
21:00 the only character i really liked was the ahjussi that worked with Jisoo (although i liked jisoo, gyuri and gitae bcs they're hot af but their personalities 🤢)
omg yes, I felt bad for rooting for him bc he was the only responsible adult in the situation between jisoo and Minhee who are teenagers but I liked him and the teacher bc they were the only people in the drama who actually cared about them
@@octo1527 True, but why did they have those pictures of him just sitting there (the ones the police-woman showed to the bullies while asking for his identity), while they should've taken him to the hospital as soon as they could if he could have been saved?
Thanks for deep-diving into this drama. I was wondering how accurate the depiction on Korean society and schooling was in the drama and you really helped confirm some of my thought and expand my understanding on some others views. It’s also interesting to see you give an interesting take on some motifs within, that people loving outside of korea(me) would not normally understand.
I'm really glad you explain metaphors and symbolism in many videos. You have no idea how much it helps understand the whole picture especially when you come from a very different background and even can't understand some of the acting. I would recommend alot of your videos for anyone who wants a deeper understanding in a lot of Korean related stuff
david: 5,000$ for university me from america: ONLY david: if it doesn’t sound like a lot the minimum wage is 7.25 me: the minimum wage in texas is 7.50
That’s why I love psychological thrillers and shows because they make you think about “what will I do if I was in their shoes” and it makes you learn many new lessons and it teaches one how to view stuff in different perspectives
Gotta admit I thought the "Sky one step above" pamphlet was just a general motivation word and not the uni Ji Soo was aiming, thanks for clearing that up. Also, on the beetle and hermit, I personally thought the beetle is the teacher and something Ji Soo wanted to be. Beetles are strong, favorable and could fly. Something straightforward and honest, and what Ji Soo wanted to be?
I loved this drama. It was so thought provoking and had such an amazing plot line. The part about each character not being truly likeable is one of the reasons why I think this drama stands out. Each character as a severe character flaw that marks their person, and is never resolved. Most plot lines work to rid their characters of their burdens and sins in a journey of becoming a better person, but in Extra Curricular, their character flaws only continue to grow and deteriorate them more as a person - ripping away all forms of restraint, empathy, control. They don't get better and there is no redemption. The ending scene also really intrigued me. It played with us, the cameras switching back and forth in perspective from Gyuri and Jisoo to the Cop; not giving us a direct answer on whether they actually turned themselves in or decided to run away again. The frantic switching of cameras, in my opinion, highlights Gyuri and Jisoo's moral struggle on whether they should turn themselves in or not. It is evident that they are both exhausted from everything that happened, and don't know what to do anymore. Either face society for the crimes they've committed and maybe gain back some of the humanity they lost, or keep running like the scared cowards they are - to run and hide instead of facing their sins. In the end they do decide to run away and it seals their fate. It truly proves that there is no redemption for them. None. That statement is both terrifying and exhilarating knowing that there is a high likely hood of a next season. How will Gyuri and Jisoo fare after turning their backs on the world? My theory is that Gyuri will convince Jisoo that society was the one that screwed them over and that they should take revenge. I don't know just my theory, but I believe if they're going down they're going to take everything down with them. And Jisoo will have another internal conflict between the part of him that doesn't want to hurt anyone one else and the other that wants to follow everyhting Gyuri says and protect his own skin. He'll push down the former, discardig his doubts as weakness and it will slowly drive him mad. I think he'll be the one to accidentally out them and end up getting shot. (just my theory). Sorry I went off on a tangent. It's hard to stop.
Thank you for covering this show! This is the first Korean TV series I’ve watched. I really enjoyed the program and I’m glad to get a deep dive from you! I’ve been watching Itaewon Class over the past week but something about this show being grittier is something I appreciate more. There’s barely any romance which I appreciate SO MUCH.
@@SpookyDarling Same! I mean the only type of romance that I go for is kdramas (I dislike reading them in books most of the time) but the lack of romance was great. ❤️
David. Thanks for a great presentation. I will join. There was that scene in EP.12 by the river. She is thinking of coming to Sydney (I wish!). He puts his head down. She is about to lovingly ruffle his hair. But stops herself. This is a special moment in the repressed Love story at the core of Extracurricular. She needed him to love and he needed to be loved. That moment symbolised it. She didn't ruffle his hair. The moment was missed. He looks up. She walks off. If she had shown love but she couldn't! If he had allowed himself to be loved, but he couldn't. At the heart of Korean culture this drama shows, is failure of love. The schoolteacher is kind. But school rules mean he can't love. The cop pursues justice, but not love. The school girl Miner who secretly loves Mr Lee is desperate for love. The gangsta and his mistress are beyond love (evil). Gyuri could have saved the boy but she is too unloved herself. Korea, this drama says, is a culture that has failed Love.
I absolutely hated gyuri in the beginning. Seriously, she was so invasive - she should've minded her own business. I kinda warmed up to her towards the end though...
@@jada_a4342 yeah thought the same, nevertheless, it was refreshing to see at least for me, in kdramas usually the main girl is not such abrasive character and i found myself wanting to see more how the writes would make her out to be.
Definitely, there should be season 2! Ive seen this drama and was surprised how dramatic, tragic and wild the plot is but also relatable and relevant..kudos to the scriptwriter!
This drama is the best korean drama I ever watch. The personagens and the story is amazing. Always surprise me. I really hope that have the 2nd season.
love all your vids fight like hell to keep it going!!!!! your channel has evolved into something great. 643k ducks...not bad. cant what to so you hit one million. ill be there!
I think a lot of people have questioned the authenticity of the kids' decision-making, behaviors, and motives but...I've studied human development/behavior in undergrad and now grad, and I definitely think that it was quite accurate. Their moral ambiguity, in particular, really reflects where they are cognitively as teenagers and the complexity of their respective backgrounds. Also, I feel like it's really black and white thinking to say that all of their behavior is completely inexcusable because they're making their own choices and those choices are inherently bad. It's a lot more complicated than that because of who they each are and where they are in their life. Also, when you got hella trauma, it alters the way your brain functions, and I'd say all 4 leads have hella trauma. Loved this show tho. Touched on a lot of important, intense issues in society.
SO GLAD I watched your review before watching the drama lol. I've been on the fence about watching this for a while, but man, your review really helped clear up some stuff for me. Although, the points and symbolism in the drama do seem very interesting! That was some thorough explaining, thanks for the hard work!
Already finished the drama but I still have questions about the symbolisms and this video answered it all! Thank you for making this. I really appreciate.
This drama is the literal translation for being fucked up, definitely worth watching, you can neither like any characters nor hate them, it kinda shows the reality in a messed up way, gives you more insight on the society if you take it the right way.
wow thank you so much for these deep dives! I wouldn't have guessed a lot of the things that you mentioned here like symbolism and just overall cultural aspects in the drama. I appreciate your efforts David.
I LOVED this drama, U was at the edge of my seat watching it play out. It was so intresting. I love stories where the heroes are the bad guys. Shows like Dexter, Breaking bad, sons of Anarchy, Ozark. This show was great. The characters are all super dynamic and are multilayered.
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This video actually made me understand Lookism a bit more as well....I literally thought Lookism was like some kind of alternative reality but its really just the same thing with amplified & exaggerated fight scenes lol.
It's really interesting your analysis of the drama. I really enjoyed the use of social themes in this kind narrative. Ah I think the word you were looking for is "empathy". Congratulations on the video.
This was the first Netflix series i've ever bingewatched and stayed interested the WHOLE TIME. i was crying the whole time because it made me feel like i had a connection with them. It always had me on my feet for the next episode.
I watched this drama the first day it was release and I literally ate the first 9 episodes and i stop it bc I was so frustrating and it gave so muuuccchhhh anxiety all the things that were happening in that moment (I even compared it with the drama W), it captured me so much, I was so into it, I stopped watching for a whole week and then I finished bc I couldn’t get the drama out of my head, the end was so confusing for me too (that’s bc I’m really thankful for this video) anyways in my bc opinion the drama was really good and interesting until the point you can’t stop thinking about it and I hope there is season 2 (or even an explanation, I deserve it lol) also I think Donghee did a great acting, thank you so much David for this video and for speaking about these “sensibles” topics, love from Paraguay 🥰
This upload actually motivated me to watch the drama and now I'm greatful it did. What I don't agree with is that this show somewhat justifies criminal behaviour. I think it doesn't but rather shows how some people's lives could turn out bad if they make (or even forced to make) some wrong choices. Like you said, most of the highschooler's secret lives (except of the bully's maybe) were obviously fictional and based on pure exaggeration. Their individual problems could result into them leading adult lives like the ones of the adults in the drama. In fact, I believe the drama points out how ADULT prostitution, gangs, rich sociopaths, police negligence, domestic violence, etc do exist and it all often does derive from how trapped & neglected many people are (or feel) in nowadays societies. I found this drama more realistic than pessimistic in it's core to be honest and I won't be disappointed if there won't be a s2. Loved the open ending because it even lets some optimism in. Seo Min-hee could survive and Oh Ji-soo & Bae Gyu-ri could actually run away, reflect on their mistakes and turn their lives around. We already saw Seo Min-hee and Oh Ji-soo being regretful. Alternatively, like the motto of the drama mentions "Some mistakes cannot be erased" and people like that are screwed regardless how hard they try. It really is a masterpiece and I urge you to watch it if you haven't already. Don't be discouraged by the pacing in the first few episodes because it'll pay off later.
im so glad you did this video. i watched it recently and this drama definitely needs to be in the spotlight. the actors especially do a great job of portraying their roles perfectly and the story is awesome
I loved this drama. I was intrigued but not stressed watching it. It was captivating and riveting. Definitely not a sleeper. One thing you missed in your review was the individual actors contributions to their characters. Extracurricular was really well casted! The acting was top-notch and they each made their characters believable which shouldn’t be underestimated.
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What about" its OK not to be OK?"
BLACKPINK COMEBACK 26TH JUNE 6PM KST FIGHTING
*EXTRACURRICULAR DEFINITELY NEEDS SEASON 2*
Bold of u to assume that i didn't binge watch it
Minimum wage in America is also $7. But we pay $30,000 a year for college. Why do Koreans complain so much about $15,000 a year?
There was also a scene about idol trainee being lured to crimes and the CEO of the entertainment agency being a creepy man
Yes that gave me goosebumps thinking it could happen to them
Why do i think of YG when i read that
idol trainees who after years of struggle and no real success often resort to it because they usually have no other real source of earning money besides using their body or talents. Its not something that should come as a surprise, one's gotta make hard choices in life. The CEO of the entertainment company is a very representative of how some rich men who are quite predatory in nature coming from affluent social standings behave towards in general young girls/women. Notice there is nothing socially questionable that he does but from a female's point of view you will realize and sense his true motive and in the show min hee takes advantage of it to get observe and approach that idol trainee.
@@snapdragonpk3661 lol same
@@snapdragonpk3661 lmao same
I don’t know how minhee blames jisoo for everything. Like sis take accountability.
Thank you!! If Minhee would’ve taken the day off and Gyuri wouldn’t have stolen the phone, Jisoo secret wouldn’t have been discovered so soon.
This is soooo true.
Because she’s still a child and she was traumatized??
@@lilyh1470 Haha yeah, if Gyuri hadn't stolen his phone then Jisoo would have declined the job request.
@@katric1544 And Jisoo is not a child?All of the characters are morally grey and you can't blame one of them for everything.It was a series of unfortunate events started by bad choices
This drama was so interesting and all the metaphors make it so much more better. I just hope there’s a season 2.
Same I hope they do bcs they were building up for a second season
Same it’s my fave drama
the director said the drama was made with no season 2 in mind but it might happen, cuz it depends on Netflix
When the second season comes out notified us on the comments thanks :)
There will be a second season
I love that Extracurricular didn't romanticise anything at all, they showed how the characters really are and their inner ambitions. I loved Jisoo's dreams because surrealist scenes can make up so many explanations and interpretations from it... And also how nobody is good, everyone has their sins and crimes and there's no way to defend them, but I tried to understand them in a way and see what was their motivation behind what they were doing. I really wanted Jisoo to punch Gyuri, I remember how my chest filled with rage, she made me crazy but not hateful haha
Anyway, thanks David for this, I was just searching up Koreans reacting or analysing it when I saw you posted lmao
Ooh how have other koreans reacted to this if u dont mind summarizing it a lil
@@simmi6348 my Korean is not that sharp yet (I could grasp a bit only) and I only saw this one guy reacting to the trailer and he seemed a little confused and didn't know to expect from the show. Although he was watching for curiosity because he knew the main actors from previous dramas. I guess nobody understood the trailer (me included) but I knew it was worth watching. I think the drama really made them shocked because it's not usual to have a Korean TV show with no sugarcoating
Same i was so angry at gyuri
i disliked gyuri at the beginning but as the show progressed, i felt like i could understand her motivations more. shes desperate just like jisoo, but unlike jisoo she's under constant surveillance from her parents. she kept pushing him further and further because shes extremely competitive and hates to lose out on anything. she feels she always has to come out on top because of the elite perfectionist environment she grew up in. she has enough emotional intelligence to manipulate ppl but not enough to sympathize with them. i loved how the show explored all these aspects of her personality and jisoo's. it was pretty fascinating.
extracurricular is literally the best k-Netflix original i've ever watched *hands down*
100% agree!
Yeah so true
Yes!!! I loved every second of it.
Hyunjin has all my uwu ummm I have a few on Netflix that are reallyyyy good: Rugal, Tempted, a korean odyssey, time to hunt ❤️❤️❤️
@@hyunjinhasallmyuwu3448 Im just saying but strangers from hell is rllyyy gud
What I liked about the drama is that no one is likable and it doesnt focus much on the romance.... like at all (maybe a little bit), it made me think of what I would do in that situation.
I think the only likeable characters were the club teacher and Mr. Lee.
One thing that I loved of this drama was that this was carried by fresh new actors and not by seniors.
You clearly can see the frustrations, fears, anger etc in the actors eyes especially in Kim Dong Hee (Ji Soo) the cast was amazing.
Andrea Saray Hernández González I love the cast, they portrayed the characters perfectly
yes !! they didn’t use bigggg name actors to get attention for the drama and i respect that
I just realized that the female cop and Jisoo are both in Itaewon Class
@@dararariiii2567 I have a theory that Netflix likes to recast the people they have work with before
yees, the girl that played Minhee did an amazing job, I think she had the best acting during the drama. She portrayed the character's feelings really well, I got chills during that scene where the policewoman tells her that Mr.Lee died and she gradually starts crying. She really looked like an immature and emotionally shaken teen
This not a typical kdrama it's more than a thriller I loved watching Extracurricular and Kim dong hee portrayed the character so well.... I never seen a show with this huge Cliff hanger ..... *EXTRACURRICULAR definitely needs season 2*
It literally ended without literally any meaning p.s I rlly hope the 2nd part comes out quickly ~
Who must have never watched game of thrones ?
It helps that it’s a Netflix original. Since they funded this drama they could go darker, & able to show the underdogs story as to go though. If this was on Korea production it would be safe.
Tbh i dont think it such a big cliffhanger...it may be just me but i liked how they ended it as it but thay still doesng take away desire for a ss 2 to happen and see what the characters will do nexy
Sydney Milagro I agree, the ending makes sense if you look at the story overall
The drama is quite interesting, but then left me hanging... Like... Is he dead, did they manage to go away... Damn
pretty sure there is going to be a season 2.... I hope lol
@@jared1944 while I'm glad I've discovered the drama because it was sooo good, I hate that I've discovered it quite early since I'll have to wait for season 2 now :(
Really hope they make a season 2. 10 episodes felt so intense but soo short, craving more of this
T_T i read this but i haven't finish de drama
Some other youtuber reviews analyse that Jisoo and cutie is actually taken away by the gangster boss. That's why Jisoo smirked at the last scene. It's like a representation of his hope of living a normal life is completely gone. He now can only survive in the dark scene.
I'm stuck between "I want to have a season 2 but I don't want them to destroy the beautiful ending of the story" because for me stories like extracurricular would really end like this. An open ending. because maybe in season 2 the main cast will change. Maybe It would not be jisoo and gyuri again. but who knows what will happened? I trust the director/ writer & producers on what decision they will make for extracurricular😊
I swear we better get a season 2, i did not go thru an emotiin rollercoaster for Nothin😭
Your so right
I heard somewhere that the girl might have not died and seeks revenge with her bf in ss 2 👀👀
@Celty Sturluson RIGHT?!?! This whole show should have a subheadline called "BLOOD, SWEAT AND STRESS" 🤣🤣🤣
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I also wanted to add the part where the banana boss said to Bae Gyuri that she reminded her of his wife might be a foreshadow of the second season. The relationship between the banana boss and his wife can be a depiction of Gyuri and Jisoo’s future if they continue on the sex trafficking business. Jisoo is very similar to the boss as he appears to be reliant to his wife, can be a puppy but also can transform into a wolf. The wife on the other hand is very similar to Gyuri as she is the brain and handling the business, she is also cold and indifferent.
The only thing is Gyuri cares more for jisoo then the banana boss wife does towards her husband because in the show she was always like “we were never legally married”
that comparison between a puppy and banana boss/jisoo reminded me of the second episode where Gyuri asked Jisoo to bark and he did it in order to get the phone back
woah yea tru tru u made a good point
@@707isnotfound yet at the end she was looking at him on her phone
Yes. That's what I thought too 😭. They're both similar
Honestly I really enjoyed this drama, I very much into gritty and dark series such as breaking bad, fargo, barry, fleabag and euphoria. I first got into kdramas purely for the cringe drama and crackhead content, but when watching this it was very refreshing. I think its important to address such heavy topics through art, especially in a society such as Korea's which is still very traditional. Overall they portrayed this drama extremely well, its tastefully produced and written. Also the big fight scene between the gang and bullies at the end was epic, some of the best action I have seen in a series in awhile.
SAMEE I normally watch kdramas as a guilty pleasure and getaway from more serious toned series but sky castle and extracurricular was such a different take to regular kdrama plots and I’m here for it😌
I'm the same way, maybe you could read lookism its a webtoon that kinda touches similar themes, at the beginning its quite light but as the story progresses it gets more complex and darker. they also have great "villains"
G P yeah, if anyone knows of kdramas similar to sky castle and extracurricular let me know. I’m getting withdrawals
“Brawl at Banana Karaoke” was hands-down the most fun I’ve had watching a show in a long time.
@@imaansamie1242 For Dark and Gritty, OCN dramas are really the best 👍😁
I hate when people criticize dramas like " So you're justifying all this criminal behavior".... Ummm no, it's a DRAMA, like don't you have the criteria to separate something you see on TV and real life?
I really liked this drama , it’s different from all the others that always put a little of romance even if the characters doesn’t work well together, this was really interesting
Having taught in Korea, I can definitely say bullying is quite prevalent and it’s important to raise awareness as well promote anti-bullying measures 🙌💯
yeah it's really sad bullying is a huuuuge problem there :(
Do u have any stories that you dont mind sharing of what u have seen or done when it happened?
This drama was intense. I was stressed,my BP was high and I have never had such murderous thoughts like when I was watching it. Every episode grabs your attention. If u haven't watched it, don't think twice just watch it.
Edit:I just hope it doesn't end on a cliffhanger like Arthdal chronicles😭. It wasn't a bad cliffhanger but it still leaves some questions unanswered
I agree about the cliffhanger, a lot of ppl are saying that its huge but i liked how they ended it and theres not much left out other than presuming that they both ran away to another country n lived a somewhat normal life lol
There’s gonna be a 2nd season of the arthdal chronicles🥳😍
This drama was so intriguing. I was rooting for everyone yet no one at all! I liked how gray they displayed every situation. There wasn’t a black or white answer. There were no good guys, just characters with bad decisions. There were heartfelt moments in it but at the same time, there were also selfish and destructive moments. This drama was a complete mess and it definitely got me hooked.
OMG! I got a heart from you guys!!! Thanks for noticing my comment. I love watching ya 😊
THIS SHOW WAS SO GOOD!! It was one of the few K Dramas trailers that actually pulled me in and kept me watching for the whole day 🤩 🤩
Right! I haven’t felt that way about a kdrama since ‘W Two Worlds’
So true! Usually, Kdrama trailers are useless at telling you what the drama is even about and sometimes they don't even have the same vibe as the drama lol. But the trailer for Extracurricular was so well done it made me so excited to watch it long before it was out. i knew immediately it would be something special.
YEESSS i watched the trailer once and it pulled me in right away
Staring at my American public college tuition: $32,000 for one year
Same. I can definitely pay for that with my $7.25 an hour.
me thinking about that as long as my parents pay their taxes I can go to college for free
Jesus. Is that out-of-state tuition? Post-graduate education?
It's been a long time since I went to college, but that's $10,000 more than the total cost of my Bachelor of Science at an American public college .
Wow. Here in germany it doesn't cost something.
It's really expensive! Something like that should be free so that everybody has the chance.
dude are you going to an ivy league or private?
I watched this show when the Netflix algorithm recommended it to me after finishing Control Z. I almost ignored the recommendation because in the past I had always found kdramas to be unbearably cheesy. But I'm glad I tried this one since it really is nothing like any other series I've seen out of Korea. Both shows were extremely suspenseful and kept me binging one episode after another, but it did make for a depressing weekend. Watching two shows in a row about mostly unlikable high school students making mistakes was a bit much. But I would still recommend Extracurricular to anyone who hasn't seen it.
One thing that did strike me was that the extent of the bullying seemed way over the top (in both shows). I just started watching Itaewon Class and once again right from the beginning we have more extreme bullying. I went to 6 different schools in 4 different countries between 5th and 12th grades, including one in a pretty rough neighborhood in California, and in none of them was the bullying even remotely as bad as in these two shows. Is bullying really that much worse in high schools in Korea (and Mexico) than in most other countries?
@donviajero bullying doesn't comes from the part of area.... I think it is caused due to there personal matters... And it does not have to be that extreme all the time... sometimes its verbal abuse and small act of physical abuse... I switched 3-4 schools in the same country.... And all were different in terms of these things... And glad that you didn't had to face some of these
The most frustrating thing was for me when the father stepped on the crab and killed it. HOW DARE HE KILL THIS INNOCENT ANIMAL
? The crab didn't die
@@MrKYT-gb8gs
It did. Gyuri got Jisoo a new crab
i completely agree with your final analysis david: there is no “good” character in this show. i found myself literally HATING every single character at some point; but i did, like you said “sympathise”/“question myself” when they would do something or behave in a way that would shed a new light on their character. all in all, it was a really interesting and very unique drama and i found it refreshing seeing so many “taboo” storylines in one drama. ALSO all the actors are so talented and i thank them for portraying such disgusting characters :). SEASON 2 LET’S GOOOO! (speaking it into the universe hehe)
I think the only "good" character was the teacher, he was always there for Jisoo and Minhee and tried to make them open up to him
@@softfirefly474 i agree; except there were points that i was like “enough of his naivety”. he had this oblivious faith in his students, to the point that he didn’t seem to acknowledge how broken they were.
@@saida7320 that’s true, but I feel like he actually knew deep inside that they were in trouble (even if he was naive thinking it was just some highschoolers little drama) but wanted to protect them and make them confess to him instead of the policewomen. Also that his naivety was the only type of “bad” in the drama that didn’t annoy me as much
@@softfirefly474 you’re right; i prefer the teachers in these shows that actually have faith in the students and trust that they’ll open up to them. i just wish he wasn’t so easy on them. and yeah, it was an amazing show overall, i’d love it if they carried it on.
ive said this before in another video but its so great seeing peoples opinions on the characters, its very interesting. i havent been this stressed watching a piece of media in a while, the drama really makes you sit and think after draining you of emotion and its honestly pretty commendable.
This drama... I clicked for a tease and finished watching the whole thing in one sit. Thanks for the extra details!
This drama was so good! I couldn't breathe from ep 1 to 10 lol.
I would say I really appreciate that the writers didn't romantize Jisoo or any characters for that matter. The characters are not likable but they are compelling. Also A+ acting from the cast 👏
learning about the Korean school system makes the American school system look like summer camp
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I just finished this series, I seriously watched it overnight. It was THAT addictive, and I'm not easily addicted by shows. Seriously, one of the best series I've ever seen and watched. 5/5 highly recommended! thanks for this deepdive, guys :D
YAASSSS THIS SHOW WAS SOOOO GOOOD
I absolutely love the writer of this show.
This is a very informative video for anyone interested in knowing the drama's background. I have always been interested in the Korean "gang" culture. Many outstanding Korean movies managed to portray parts of it, some even based on true events>
Extracurricular came like a fresh breeze in the Kdrama scene! I enjoyed every bit of it, very well done! I hope there will be another season.
It had similar vibes to "Save Me" which managed to get another season that I enjoyed thoroughly!
Save me has a season 2? Where? When?
I really appreciate this thoughtful and researched video! Thank you so much! I don’t agree however that “as a normal person” I couldn’t sympathise. I think truly great storytelling makes you sympathise with characters even when they make the wrong decisions. Every time they could do better, the characters chose the wrong path and I think that’s extremely human. Especially the young girl and the idol trainee feeling pressured into doing that kind of work because of the pressures around them was so extremely relatable. I’ve seen kdramas vaguely touch on these things before but never in way that Extracurricular did it! Great show and thank you for answering my question on the function of the school police.
Wow and I was about to rewatch this series haha
It’s so addicting but like you said, quite stressful and anxiety-inducing? You’re emotionally immersed in the characters and their situations. This drama is really the best and I can’t wait for season 2 😬
Also, thanks for this Deep Dive, I really appreciated the breakdown and societal context! Nice work 👏🏽👏🏽
yep i had to stop several times because i found myself way too anxious about the situations, especially the father and son moments(i have similar experience). ah also how jisoo situation was portrayed as a joke for the female lead at the beginning, i was pissed haha
blueorchid ahhh, sorry about that :/ yeah I was so angry at the dad, he was such an asshole. And don’t get me started on Gyuri 😂 honestly I was angry at everyone else except Mr. Lee, he was my favorite, I was so sad
I have never been so stressed watching something in my life. I would literally have to pause and take a breather because my heart was beating so fast. But I loved it, it’s right up there with Itaewon Class and it better get a season 2!!!
I started watching 2 days ago bc I loved the main in Itaewon Class and SKY castle. All I can say so far is WHYYYY is his bully classmate so good looking? It makes it hard to not like him. And Mr. Lee is a king. I said what I said.
Gonna watch this when I finish the series
this drama is waaaaaaay better than itaewon class. even kim dong hee was more amazing in extracurricular than itaewon class.
This drama lowkey reminds me of the webtoon lookism, which im still waiting for its drama
Yessss
It took you a while David.
But I knew you're gonna talk about this drama eventually.
21:00 the only character i really liked was the ahjussi that worked with Jisoo (although i liked jisoo, gyuri and gitae bcs they're hot af but their personalities 🤢)
Me too. I was heartbroken when he died. It's all Minhee's fault.
Yes and the teacher! Those two were my favorite characters!♡
@@micaellasanchez6525 theres a rule in most tv shows where if u dont SEE the character die then most likely they are still alive
omg yes, I felt bad for rooting for him bc he was the only responsible adult in the situation between jisoo and Minhee who are teenagers but I liked him and the teacher bc they were the only people in the drama who actually cared about them
@@octo1527 True, but why did they have those pictures of him just sitting there (the ones the police-woman showed to the bullies while asking for his identity), while they should've taken him to the hospital as soon as they could if he could have been saved?
Thanks for deep-diving into this drama. I was wondering how accurate the depiction on Korean society and schooling was in the drama and you really helped confirm some of my thought and expand my understanding on some others views. It’s also interesting to see you give an interesting take on some motifs within, that people loving outside of korea(me) would not normally understand.
I'm really glad you explain metaphors and symbolism in many videos. You have no idea how much it helps understand the whole picture especially when you come from a very different background and even can't understand some of the acting. I would recommend alot of your videos for anyone who wants a deeper understanding in a lot of Korean related stuff
12:18 "So when you are in a public bath and see someone with a dragon tattoo you better move your ass to the next hot tub" got it😂👏🏾
david: 5,000$ for university
me from america: ONLY
david: if it doesn’t sound like a lot the minimum wage is 7.25
me: the minimum wage in texas is 7.50
they don't get tips at all :/
Farah Mtimet i mean only in fast food do we give tips
one of my fav things about this drama is,
𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙤.
yes! never skipped
exactly! I got mad every time Netflix automatically skipped the intro, lol
That’s why I love psychological thrillers and shows because they make you think about “what will I do if I was in their shoes” and it makes you learn many new lessons and it teaches one how to view stuff in different perspectives
I even wrote an essay about it for English class and I had so much fun writing about this genre
Best Drama of 2020 for me!!
I absolutely love this drama! Literally one of the best series I’ve watched
I am so happy that you created a video about extracurricular it deserves all the attention.
Gotta admit I thought the "Sky one step above" pamphlet was just a general motivation word and not the uni Ji Soo was aiming, thanks for clearing that up. Also, on the beetle and hermit, I personally thought the beetle is the teacher and something Ji Soo wanted to be. Beetles are strong, favorable and could fly. Something straightforward and honest, and what Ji Soo wanted to be?
nice interpretation of the beetle!
I loved this drama. It was so thought provoking and had such an amazing plot line. The part about each character not being truly likeable is one of the reasons why I think this drama stands out. Each character as a severe character flaw that marks their person, and is never resolved. Most plot lines work to rid their characters of their burdens and sins in a journey of becoming a better person, but in Extra Curricular, their character flaws only continue to grow and deteriorate them more as a person - ripping away all forms of restraint, empathy, control. They don't get better and there is no redemption. The ending scene also really intrigued me. It played with us, the cameras switching back and forth in perspective from Gyuri and Jisoo to the Cop; not giving us a direct answer on whether they actually turned themselves in or decided to run away again. The frantic switching of cameras, in my opinion, highlights Gyuri and Jisoo's moral struggle on whether they should turn themselves in or not. It is evident that they are both exhausted from everything that happened, and don't know what to do anymore. Either face society for the crimes they've committed and maybe gain back some of the humanity they lost, or keep running like the scared cowards they are - to run and hide instead of facing their sins. In the end they do decide to run away and it seals their fate. It truly proves that there is no redemption for them. None. That statement is both terrifying and exhilarating knowing that there is a high likely hood of a next season. How will Gyuri and Jisoo fare after turning their backs on the world? My theory is that Gyuri will convince Jisoo that society was the one that screwed them over and that they should take revenge. I don't know just my theory, but I believe if they're going down they're going to take everything down with them. And Jisoo will have another internal conflict between the part of him that doesn't want to hurt anyone one else and the other that wants to follow everyhting Gyuri says and protect his own skin. He'll push down the former, discardig his doubts as weakness and it will slowly drive him mad. I think he'll be the one to accidentally out them and end up getting shot. (just my theory). Sorry I went off on a tangent. It's hard to stop.
Thank you for covering this show! This is the first Korean TV series I’ve watched. I really enjoyed the program and I’m glad to get a deep dive from you! I’ve been watching Itaewon Class over the past week but something about this show being grittier is something I appreciate more. There’s barely any romance which I appreciate SO MUCH.
yes. the romance part! i wanted to include that in my review but forgot! thanks for pointing it out.
@@DKDKTV 😍😍 I'm just a jaded old crone so I always find romance in stories to be tedious and unbelievable.
@@SpookyDarling Same! I mean the only type of romance that I go for is kdramas (I dislike reading them in books most of the time) but the lack of romance was great. ❤️
Thank you for this. At least International fans can have a better perspective. I already loved the drama. After watching this, I love it even more.
David. Thanks for a great presentation. I will join. There was that scene in EP.12 by the river. She is thinking of coming to Sydney (I wish!). He puts his head down. She is about to lovingly ruffle his hair. But stops herself. This is a special moment in the repressed Love story at the core of Extracurricular. She needed him to love and he needed to be loved. That moment symbolised it. She didn't ruffle his hair. The moment was missed. He looks up. She walks off. If she had shown love but she couldn't! If he had allowed himself to be loved, but he couldn't. At the heart of Korean culture this drama shows, is failure of love. The schoolteacher is kind. But school rules mean he can't love. The cop pursues justice, but not love. The school girl Miner who secretly loves Mr Lee is desperate for love. The gangsta and his mistress are beyond love (evil).
Gyuri could have saved the boy but she is too unloved herself. Korea, this drama says, is a culture that has failed Love.
23:18 that was my mood during a majority of the series...I wanted to go off on Gyuri for him!!!😡😡😡
I absolutely hated gyuri in the beginning. Seriously, she was so invasive - she should've minded her own business. I kinda warmed up to her towards the end though...
@@jada_a4342 yeah thought the same, nevertheless, it was refreshing to see at least for me, in kdramas usually the main girl is not such abrasive character and i found myself wanting to see more how the writes would make her out to be.
lmaoo saaame, all the problems started bc of her
David you’re amazing for doing this! Thank you! 🐣🐣
Definitely, there should be season 2! Ive seen this drama and was surprised how dramatic, tragic and wild the plot is but also relatable and relevant..kudos to the scriptwriter!
this show was really good. it kept you guessing what was gonna happen next and it was lowkey dark , I liked it.
This drama is the best korean drama I ever watch. The personagens and the story is amazing. Always surprise me. I really hope that have the 2nd season.
MY FAVE TH-camR FINALLY MADE A DEEP DIVE FOR MY ONE OF MY FAVE DRAMAS!
love all your vids fight like hell to keep it going!!!!! your channel has evolved into something great. 643k ducks...not bad. cant what to so you hit one million. ill be there!
I love how detailed and informative all your videos are
I think a lot of people have questioned the authenticity of the kids' decision-making, behaviors, and motives but...I've studied human development/behavior in undergrad and now grad, and I definitely think that it was quite accurate. Their moral ambiguity, in particular, really reflects where they are cognitively as teenagers and the complexity of their respective backgrounds. Also, I feel like it's really black and white thinking to say that all of their behavior is completely inexcusable because they're making their own choices and those choices are inherently bad. It's a lot more complicated than that because of who they each are and where they are in their life. Also, when you got hella trauma, it alters the way your brain functions, and I'd say all 4 leads have hella trauma. Loved this show tho. Touched on a lot of important, intense issues in society.
When I hear how much education cost in Korea I’m really glad I live in Europe where education is nearly free in comparison
It still costs a lot in the Netherlands, though. But it's probably way cheaper than in Korea.
Watching this before Drama.
Sounds interesting, lemme go binge now
I certainly didn't expect a video on Extracurricular! I loved this drama so much, ty for according it a video :)
It's been months n I still can't get over this drama I really need a season 2
best kdrama ive seen in my life. watched it in one sitting. this actor is insane. his CV is crazy!
also can we talk about how fire the theme song is 🤩🤩 it really matches the intensity of the drama !
Extracurricular is by far one of the best if not THE best kdramas ever
Wow amazing video. Thank you! It made me want to watch the drama 😊
SO GLAD I watched your review before watching the drama lol. I've been on the fence about watching this for a while, but man, your review really helped clear up some stuff for me. Although, the points and symbolism in the drama do seem very interesting! That was some thorough explaining, thanks for the hard work!
OMG I loved this show!!! Im so glad you covered it!
Lol the way this drama just got me by my throat just in the beginning with that Self-portrait poem... Couldn't stop watching.
Already finished the drama but I still have questions about the symbolisms and this video answered it all! Thank you for making this. I really appreciate.
I can't wait for season 2
Loved every moment of it when I binged it last summer. It's like watching a train wreck as it happens in slomo. Perfection!
I AM SO HSPPY YOU MADE THIS REVIEW I LOVED THIS DRAMA ITS SO GOOD
This drama is the literal translation for being fucked up, definitely worth watching, you can neither like any characters nor hate them, it kinda shows the reality in a messed up way, gives you more insight on the society if you take it the right way.
My favorite reason to watch DKDKTV is the research and cultural insights. Thank you for your effort!
wow thank you so much for these deep dives! I wouldn't have guessed a lot of the things that you mentioned here like symbolism and just overall cultural aspects in the drama. I appreciate your efforts David.
Wowww the whole SKY concept (of universities) just clicked for me!! (guess it's the same for SKY castle too?)
this is the best drama ive ever watched lol its so messy and stressful
This is so interesting. I want season 2 too
I LOVED this drama, U was at the edge of my seat watching it play out. It was so intresting. I love stories where the heroes are the bad guys. Shows like Dexter, Breaking bad, sons of Anarchy, Ozark. This show was great. The characters are all super dynamic and are multilayered.
This video actually made me understand Lookism a bit more as well....I literally thought Lookism was like some kind of alternative reality but its really just the same thing with amplified & exaggerated fight scenes lol.
It's really interesting your analysis of the drama. I really enjoyed the use of social themes in this kind narrative. Ah I think the word you were looking for is "empathy". Congratulations on the video.
This was the first Netflix series i've ever bingewatched and stayed interested the WHOLE TIME. i was crying the whole time because it made me feel like i had a connection with them. It always had me on my feet for the next episode.
Thank you for making a video on this drama!!
this drama is perfect... the script, the acting, the dialog, the violance... everything
I watched this drama the first day it was release and I literally ate the first 9 episodes and i stop it bc I was so frustrating and it gave so muuuccchhhh anxiety all the things that were happening in that moment (I even compared it with the drama W), it captured me so much, I was so into it, I stopped watching for a whole week and then I finished bc I couldn’t get the drama out of my head, the end was so confusing for me too (that’s bc I’m really thankful for this video) anyways in my bc opinion the drama was really good and interesting until the point you can’t stop thinking about it and I hope there is season 2 (or even an explanation, I deserve it lol) also I think Donghee did a great acting, thank you so much David for this video and for speaking about these “sensibles” topics, love from Paraguay 🥰
how did u compare it to W? is their some similarities? am interested to know... both dramas were so good in their own ways!!!!
This upload actually motivated me to watch the drama and now I'm greatful it did. What I don't agree with is that this show somewhat justifies criminal behaviour. I think it doesn't but rather shows how some people's lives could turn out bad if they make (or even forced to make) some wrong choices. Like you said, most of the highschooler's secret lives (except of the bully's maybe) were obviously fictional and based on pure exaggeration. Their individual problems could result into them leading adult lives like the ones of the adults in the drama. In fact, I believe the drama points out how ADULT prostitution, gangs, rich sociopaths, police negligence, domestic violence, etc do exist and it all often does derive from how trapped & neglected many people are (or feel) in nowadays societies. I found this drama more realistic than pessimistic in it's core to be honest and I won't be disappointed if there won't be a s2. Loved the open ending because it even lets some optimism in. Seo Min-hee could survive and Oh Ji-soo & Bae Gyu-ri could actually run away, reflect on their mistakes and turn their lives around. We already saw Seo Min-hee and Oh Ji-soo being regretful. Alternatively, like the motto of the drama mentions "Some mistakes cannot be erased" and people like that are screwed regardless how hard they try. It really is a masterpiece and I urge you to watch it if you haven't already. Don't be discouraged by the pacing in the first few episodes because it'll pay off later.
ok but fr, the sound track fucking SLAPPED THO
THIS IS SO GOOD YALL too bad it only has 10 ep😭
Also, the intro song to the drama is so addicting, I never skipped it!
im so glad you did this video. i watched it recently and this drama definitely needs to be in the spotlight. the actors especially do a great job of portraying their roles perfectly and the story is awesome
Im a bit late sorry ~ But You have no idea HOW MUCH I was waiting for you guys to COME OUT with this 😭
So glad you are reacting to this. Definitely one of the top dramas of the year.
I loved this drama. I was intrigued but not stressed watching it. It was captivating and riveting. Definitely not a sleeper. One thing you missed in your review was the individual actors contributions to their characters. Extracurricular was really well casted! The acting was top-notch and they each made their characters believable which shouldn’t be underestimated.
I can't wait for more of your drama reviews. You guys' recommendations so far have been great!