EllenInEdmonton May 21, 2025
I’m on a #kdrama pilgrimage today, visiting the noodle shop from Nevertheless and most importantly, the railway crossing from #MyMister, a leading character in the show. This is a super cute and trendy area with upscale cafés and restaurants side by side with very old and tiny houses and businesses.
Show threadJoakim Fors

@EllenInEdmonton Hmm, I should pick Nevertheless back up. Just looked like it was going places that hurt last time

#kdrama

May 21, 2025 at 7:03pmWeb
Show threadEllenInEdmonton May 21, 2025
@joakimfors
I really liked Nevertheless and I recently rewatched it. It approaches relationships a lot differently than most k-dramas. More realistic, in my opinion. And the Art School environment was interesting.
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 21, 2025
@EllenInEdmonton Yes, only 1.5 eps in but that's the vibe I'm getting. Also why it is a bit scary as it's unpredictable. Quite high, but fragile, tension already.
Show threadEllenInEdmonton May 21, 2025
@joakimfors
Agreed. A lot of folks have pointed out that you are only inside her head for the show. Personally, I find his character super interesting. And attractive, obviously. Song Kang has taken on a pretty wide range of characters in his work and he nails them all. It was amazing that Sweet Home (especially season 2) was just appallingly bad but any scene that included him just glowed. Excited for his military service to be completed.
#kdrama
Show threadJillMay 21, 2025
@EllenInEdmonton @joakimfors I enjoyed the Japanese version of Nevertheless, too.
Show threadMelMay 22, 2025
@JillsJoy @EllenInEdmonton @joakimfors I liked the Japanese version for the styling; scenery, clothes etc was all amazing. Story wise the #kdrama wins for me. I liked how rounded the characters were, and eg. how the ML always asked for consent etc while everyone was messing up just like you do at that age.
Show threads1m0n4May 23, 2025
@mel @JillsJoy @EllenInEdmonton @joakimfors The Japanese version is more philosophical and introspective.
The Korean version is more R19 😂
#Nevertheless #kdrama #jdrama
Show threadEllenInEdmonton May 23, 2025
@s1m0n4 @mel @JillsJoy @joakimfors
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Show threadMelMay 24, 2025
@EllenInEdmonton @s1m0n4 @JillsJoy @joakimfors I'm Dutch, for us this is nothing 🤷‍♂️
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025
@mel @EllenInEdmonton @s1m0n4 @JillsJoy 
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

@mel @JillsJoy @EllenInEdmonton Even though there is tension it's still very relaxed and free from the most formulaic stuff. Nice. Nabi is just stuck in her own preconceptions/trauma/societal expectations.

I'm actually a bit more interested in the Sol/Ji Wan ship as that is a lot more complicated/sensitive.

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadMelMay 24, 2025
@joakimfors @JillsJoy @EllenInEdmonton the relationships are more realistic than normal in #kdramaland yes, just as eg. #TheEightSense or #loveinthebigcity_series (both BL, but that is not only what I mean) I don't want to spoiler things, so let us know what you think later so we can discuss!
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Nabi falling asleep while camping… just accept that you're 2ML bro.  

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadEllenInEdmonton May 24, 2025
@joakimfors
But at least he worked at a really cute and trendy noodle shop. Other than that, he really wasn't memorable.
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Rolling up in the PPL Maserati you just received as you do. Turning up the pressure. Awkward bro roadtrip to the fairs.  

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadEllenInEdmonton May 24, 2025
@joakimfors
Maserati sponsored a number of shows for a bit. Oddly, I didn't see any on the streets, even in Haeundae where luxury cars were everywhere.
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025
@EllenInEdmonton It's quite funny as it's somewhat possible to guess the date of a show just by what PPL cars they're using. 😅
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Everything and everyone blowing up now.  

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025
BTW Bit Na (Hye Ji) looks like STAYC Yoon
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Sol/Ji Wan 😭 화이팅

… aaand 🦋 cliffhanger

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

IJBOL, said Bit Na looks like STAYC Yoon and now she’s in a bar where ASAP is playing in the background   

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadMelMay 24, 2025
@joakimfors hahaha, your comments are spot on
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Seol Ah always causing trouble. At least JiSol is on the right track.

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Bit Na is a riot. The desperation.  

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

… well that's one ship hoisting sails. A few more to go. Some people better hurry t f up to get their stuff in order, only 1 ep to go.

… starting to recognize this city wall.

… yellow umbrella time?!

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025
YES! ☔
Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Well… ok then.  

Writer-nims causing trouble again. Suspect ep 10 is going to be complicated.

… haven't seen Mr White Truck yet either.  

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Yes, Jae Eon, you should have listened to Gyu Hyeon and stopped playing.

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Hmm, is JiSol confirmed sailing too?

… and Bit Na is D E D HAHAHAHAHAHA

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadJoakim ForsMay 24, 2025

Confirmed, JiSol is the cutest… BitHyeon not far behind. Needed those couples to hold the angst team at bay.  

A bit curious if KPam and KJim in the KOffice are going anywhere too.

The sculpture got hit by the ghost of the white truck.

#Nevertheless #kdrama

Show threadsbiMay 23, 2025
@joakimfors @EllenInEdmonton It's one of my favorites. I like that it broke with some conventions I had beginning to tire of. (Like unmarried young people having sex, or a menstruation accident being used as a plot device.)
Show threadEllenInEdmonton May 24, 2025
@sbi @joakimfors
When I watched Nevertheless, I hadn't watched many dramas. I couldn't understand her obsession with "dating" when that was clearly what they were doing. The couple had such a sexy and supportive relationship with each other until that came up. The scene with the menstruation accident was so real, and the ML officially became a bright green flag for me when he helped her out in that situation, no questions, no judgement.
#kdrama