Shine Son

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

OMG, me too! If it's not playing on my phone, it's playing in my head. Hahaha.

Ending Scene Reaction & Analysis
https://youtu.be/lPjxYX3lkw4

So this scene starts with Yoon Jae (YJ) and Hae Jun (HJ) eating in a fancy restaurant with a romantic vibe, just like HJ wanted. She seems really happy with YJ's choice of place for their date. In fact, she didn't even think YJ would know such kind of place since it wasn't like the ones they ate in during their previous dates. It's safe to assume that HJ thought YJ really made an effort to find this restaurant.

Then here comes the girl from YJ's last blind date; she was with her friends. Excusing herself from her group, she sits down by YJ and HJ's table, then starts saying things that would surely ruin this special date.

Blind Date Girl: Why are you eating here together? Other people might think you two are dating, but I know you're not. [Ugh. I want to slap her on the face!]

"...Oh he didn't tell you? This is the place where we had our blind date. He made an effort to find this place because he knew I'm a vegetarian. Isn't that considerate of him?" [Somebody strike her with lightning please!]

YJ: That's not being considerate. I looked this up on the internet. [Boy, something worse is coming!]

Blind Date Girl: Now that we've met here again, it makes me think that we're meant to be.

YJ: *laughs nervously* [Okay now I'm surely in trouble.]

Blind Date Girl: I never called because I didn't want to bother you, but I'll call from now on. [She must think she's really charming~ Witch!]

(turns to HJ) I'm cheering for you, Miss. Somebody once said that one should live a life that doesn't involve lawyers so I hope we never meet again. [And she said those words with a sweet smile! If saying offending words while smiling is a crime, I'll make sure she gets the worst punishment.]

Hae Jun's facial expressions while blind date girl talked were on point but subtle, but inside she must be exploding while holding a pitch fork. LOL. She kept her calm while saying:

HJ: *smiling* I'll be sure to quote her on that. The last words she said really stood out. (stands) "I hope we never meet again." (walks out)

YJ sat there holding a fork, incredibly dumbfounded but still doesn't have a complete grasp of what's going on. Fortunately, it didn't take long for him to realize it eventually. He stands, leaves the table and follows HJ to the parking lot. Flashbacks of the times he spent with her must have started to play inside his head.

YJ: But...

HJ: Stop following me.

YJ: You can't just leave like this.

HJ: ...Didn't you hear me? I said we should never meet again.

YJ was silent here but it would seem that scenes of his moments with HJ continued to play in his head and like glass, they all get shattered to pieces. Here he realizes that he needs to do something. So, teary eyed, he ran ahead of HJ and blocked her car's door. [If find this scene really heartbreaking...]

YJ: Are you really done with me? [Along with his heart, mine also falls into the abyss... So heartbreaking!]

HJ: Of course. Why would lie about it?

YJ: But I can't do that... Not see you again. [Aww... The thought of not seeing Hae Jun must have broken his heart even more. I'm not tearful, you are.]

HJ: (long silence; she didn't know what to make of his words) What do you mean by that?

YJ: (rushes to hold HJ's face) Can't you just keep quiet? [This part is just so hot!] (tilts his head closer to hers) You tell me. Should I stop?

Here YJ begins to consider what HJ wants. He doesn't rush to kiss her just because he wanted to. He asks her first if she would allow him to (kiss her).

HJ: No...

And YJ kisses HJ! [Invisible fireworks everywhere!!] Stops to look at her in the eye. She looks back at him too, then closes her eyes as YJ leans forward once again for another kiss. This time HJ kisses back. [More invisible fireworks!! Butterflies in my stomach; my heart is about to explode!!]

Saturday, come quickly!

I'm not really crazy about Yoon Jae and Hae Jun but I made this (see reply).

What's the title of the song that played at the end of Episode 18?

Thank you for this list! I've already seen Let Us Meet and Review Notebook; I still haven't finished My Happy Home. I'll try checking out the others. And thank you too, for your appreciation of charming Son Ho Jun and his drama. :)

That ending scene with Yoon Jae and Hae Jun - 😍😍😍!!! Teary eyed Yoon Jae is so heartbreaking! He finally realized how important Hae Jun is to him. I hope to see him treating Hae Jun well. I hope he also wouldn't stay mad (if he would) at Hae Jun for the tip she gave to Writer Sun. I hope to see more of them!!!