Shine Son

This short drama series could have destroyed me, if not for the ridiculous way the accident happened. Man. But I'm glad I got so see soft and fluffy Yoon Jong Hoon. Still worth the watch.

Just finished watching Episode 21. Sharing some random thoughts: KkeobeongHae Couple made me smile a lot, as usual; the one in charge with each sets' color theme gets two thumbs up from me - their business should be called "Calming Color" (lol); however, the stylist/s in charge of Mi Rae's parents and hers should be given a warning, their outfits do not complement their good looks (MR Dad's bangs are distracting, Mi Rae's top in the last scene looks confusing!); I agree with the other comments about wrapping up the two issues: gym scam and Mi Rae's mom and maternal grandmother's issue - they're becoming dragging, tbh; Gimbap boss is just doing what Soo Jae has already done but with much ease (oh what money can do) - a break-up can be foreseen here and I do recommend that Mi Rae's brother should be given a chance.

Thank you!!

Thank you for this nice review! I'm a fan of Son Ho Jun and this is a go-to drama of mine if I want to see him being cute and swoony. Haha. But putting aside being biased, Son Ho Jun is a really flexible actor and I recommend you check out his other movies and dramas as well. If you'd like to see something short, I recommend you watch his short film with Son Suk Ku, Wedding, here: https://youtu.be/dq_gXcBdWtQ

I started this drama a little late, and I still haven't caught up. I just wanted to share that I initially wanted to watch only Episode 8 to see Lee Jung Hoon and Yeo Ha Jin, but after watching a love line clip of Yoon Jong Hoon and Kim Yoon Hye, I wanted in. And I'm staying for them. Heehee.

In the JaeHae Couple scene at the bridge (Episode 20), has anyone else noticed how the background music changed from upbeat to silence to mellow as the dialogue between YJ and HJ changed? It told so much of what was going on.

I'm actually smiling while reading your comment. ^^ More than the plot twist YJ knowing about what HJ did all along, the part where he opened up his insecurity and how HJ helped lift up his self-perception was indeed a heart-warming revelation...

mirae's mom is incredibly uncomfortable being reminded of her past as an adopted child. hearing about how her daughter is going out with a son of someone adopted would not be helpful in trying to forget her past. the mention of hyun jae's name, much more seeing him, would remind her of his adopted father, which would remind of her past. it's not a welcome idea. but she does need to face her past to live a more comfortable life. this part of the drama's story is what will make it 50 episodes. haha. unfortunately?

who's broke? yu na?

i noticed that too. i don't think she needs to wear oversized outfits so often. it would be good to see her wearing a different style from time to time. i wish mi rae would offer to do a wardrobe overhaul for her.

the actress playing mirae's mom did so well as a villain in the red sleeve, it was a bit uncomfortable seeing her so sweet and nice in this drama, but then her antagonist skills will be of good use here as well...

the episode 20 preview made it seem so, but then i think previews are usually misleading. hyun jae's father is not blood related to mirae's mom but if legal implications are to be considered... they should look into it well.

He has this Park Hae Jin vibe. He could play PHJ younger brother.

Excellent acting but I am left wondering if both or one of the adoptive siblings loved the other in a non-filial way.

I suddenly remembered the comment I made earlier on here. How, when YJ falls, he's gonna fall really hard.

Ugh. YES! It was a different side of YJ HJ was seeing and although she's been wanting to see it, at that moment it was quite unexpected. The feels! 💕

I can be like Mi Rae when I find someone I like - not necessarily in a romantic way, but also including those I greatly admire. I go out of my way just to be near that person or just make that person smile. Sometimes I don't hold back and from an outsider's view, I might just look like a close-too-obsessed admirer. Haha. I also have tendencies to be disillusioned once I realize that my expectations are set up too high for that person (placing them on a pedestal) and they do something that disappoints me. (Remember how Mi Rae has this dream of marrying someone she greatly admires? In the end, the guy did something that really disappointed her and she's heartbroken.) I think "stepping back" means being careful not make the same mistake she did before. How? By not making her feelings (more accurately, her admiration and affection) too obvious: making frequent phone calls, giving meaning to his every word or action, and ways similar to those. Deciding to talk to each other in a casual way would help Mi Rae get out of that pattern. She is able to see that she is on the same level as Hyun Jae (remember the "we were like in a teacher-student relationship" line?) and that expression of affection is a give-and-take thing. This drama is showing different dynamics in a relationship and it's really nice to learn something from the couples we ship. Haha. That ends my TED talk. Thank you. LOL

yep, that's Nam Bo Ra. I find her very pretty too. I've only watched her in movies: Death Bell and A Diamond in the Rough (both movies star Son Ho Jun). I didn't expect her to pull off a somewhat comedic role. :)

It's amazing how the actors were able to execute their scene in a way that makes us feel what they feel. Especially that teary eyed YJ rushing to keep HJ from getting in her car and that part where he stops before kissing her. I can't too see what comes after that kiss!

Glad I'm not the only one waiting impatiently! haha