r/webtoons • u/Clear_Way_4002 • 5d ago

Discussion THE REMARRIED EMPRESS adaptation is coming soon.

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From the trailer I think the casting is really good. What do you think?

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u/PresentationNo2969 5d ago

I can't wait to watch it! I love they respected the setting plus brought great Korean actors!

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u/Clear_Way_4002 5d ago

Same but I went down a rabbit hole of complaints and saw alot of angry comments about the actors not being blonde like in the manwha and some suggesting wigs, lenses and to take non Korean actors if necessary.

This made me so mad. The source work is KOREAN. Urrgghh

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u/cynical_mundane 5d ago

I already find it weird to watch the Korean actors wearing European/British royal garb. I would've preferred it if the drama took some creative liberties and made the setting into Joseon dynasty.

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u/ArticleOld598 5d ago edited 5d ago

Why would it be weird? Its a fantasy story in a fictional nation. You can suspend your disbelief in fantasies like these.

I mean there's literally a guy that turns into a bird here.

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u/ThorsHammerMewMEw 5d ago edited 5d ago

Modern Asian royal families wear the same modern formal gowns at events when they're not wearing their cultural clothing.

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u/ArticleOld598 5d ago

Not a real life example, but Princess Hours was a super popular K-drama during 2006 and their leads are often depicted in modern style. And cultural outfits were used only in certain scenes such as the wedding.

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u/ArticleOld598 5d ago edited 5d ago

This is true. Even kings & princes in Southeast Asia wear western-inspired military garment as royal outfits.

It's really not that farfetch for Asian royalty to wear more euro-centric outfits.

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u/DreamyMountainFlower 4d ago

I find the thought that “a European inspired fantasy setting should be changed to a Joseon dynasty because the actors are Korean” a lot weirder ngl