What is the punisment for being a drug dealer? Those who tested positive for drug will be put in jail for a few…
back in day and in this specific case and this type of drug is not considered a morphinan type of drug so the punishment for taking it fine plus 20 days detention, a must rehab and some sort of fine up-to 5000RMB. Thats law, but if the cases are not serious, detention or fine is given mostly.
But the drug trafficking of any kind traditional or non traditional, that harms general public is extremely serious in PRC. If they are morphinan opioid tyope drug such as opium, herion exceeding 50kg to 1000kg results in life imprisonment to death sentence mostly.
That is why CH and SG are in grave danger. Even though the drug they sold is not morphinan, it is still dangerous enough to cause addiction, harm to the public, disrupt social order, and even lead to casualties. Under Chinese law, as you may know, the consequences of an act carry significant weight in sentencing. The crime itself is one thing, but the damage it causes is another. When an offense results in widespread harm or serious consequences, that impact is taken into account as an aggravating factor, often leading to much harsher punishment.
So I have already decided to not get hurt when they will get caught.
After watching this series, it reminds me of all the sayings elders used to tell us, that one word of truth is enough to settle everything. But the moment you tell a lie, you trap yourself in a web you have to keep weaving. One lie demands another, then another, until you’re no longer in control of it; it controls you. And by the time the truth finally surfaces, it doesn’t just expose the lie, it exposes the person who chose it.
Watching this from Episode 6 onward, every scene feels nerve-wracking, as if any moment could be the endgame for them. You keep wondering how much longer they can keep the lie alive. Like a web tightening around them, CH and SG keep trying to escape by fixing one problem, only for it to lead directly into another. Each solution only sets up the next threat, pulling them deeper into the very trap they are trying to outrun.
This is nothing new and truth is already out (as we now know who the women was and who killed her) I wonder what next 13 episodes holds.
I don’t know why but in every LJH series (whether he plays villain or positive role) I’ve seen him in, he comes across as aggressive. Maybe it’s just his facial expression, but he always looks like he’s on the verge of an outburst.
And yes, a prosecutor with a bullying background… not exactly new. Still, if it’s executed well, it works.
I’m hoping for a tight, gripping story rather than filler or unnecessary noise.
I also wish more shows would go as far as taking real revenge on bullies, the way The King of Pigs did.
1988 was a transitional period in South Korea’s history, moving from authoritarian rule toward democratic representation on the global stage. So traces of police brutality, shaped during Park’s dictatorship and earlier regimes in the name of catching so-called “communists,” could still be seen into the 1990s.
The drama reminds me of beyond evil, tunnel, signal, through the darkness, life on mars, less than evil, train, come and hug me, and nobody knows, among others.
Giving it a solid 8. It’s a classic kind of story that never really gets old.
yeah i realized after completing the episode, commented too son. coz she looked at the lense box and then she looked at the mirror, i thought she wore it but in any case it wasn't urine. coz he used the solution already,.
It is good. Sopme saesang complained that the show used XK’s popularity for promotion and then gave him fewer scenes, but that criticism misses the point. Not every fucking drama follows the same structure. He is clearly the emotional and narrative center of the story, and from Episode 6 onward there is no way to sideline him. The first five episodes needed to build pace, establish the world, and set up the dynamics. What looks like limited screen time early on is actually deliberate groundwork for what comes later.
That sad, there is no way for him and her,I don't know what type of punishment awaits for them, as I cant call them, good or bad, they just sit in between marred by their circumstances, however law will not see it that way!
Season 1 and Season 2 BF are her temporary boyfriends, and they super nice, it just that they weren't end game…
From EP3&4 as they don't have space to wait. So yeah we will get to see him this week, why he is so oblivious, but actually he is not. You will know why he behaves like that.
Can someone tell me if the ML is still acting indifferent to her within the first two episodes? I've only just…
Season 1 and Season 2 BF are her temporary boyfriends, and they super nice, it just that they weren't end game for Yumi's as thing happened that drifted them apart. But season 3 ML, the producer assigned to her is her end game and future husband. There is a rival in season 3, but the end game is the ML of season 3 SSR.
Also the important persons in every season are not the MLs or her boyfriend, is her and her only. That os why it is extremely one dimensional but very balanced series that plays out very well for each character in it, including the MLs as even though the entire limelight is on Yumi, it doesn't take away any importance from other characters at the same time.
So if you are watching previous seasons do not attach yourself to the MLs.
it is the best and I can’t even complain if it is nothing new or copy paste of manu things, if the formula is right and working fine then no matter how old the script is it will work. and it is working for me. it is hell entertaining and that’s Al that matters we watch shows to entertain myself not to give them fucking Oscar’s or medals for their works.
what a fantastic second espisode. huge credit to our writer-nim for creating an other masterpiece. I was so into second episode and I couldn’t realize the time fly by so quickly by the time he jumped with happiness…the dialogues just like MLN and MM are star of this show and of course actors delivering those words with their talent is just a treat to watch.
I remember how my jaw dropped watching LMK performance in MLN and his fast pace dialogue delivery of such long dialogue on several occasions.
The contrast of characters in each of the writer works is a rare treat to see in cinema. Each character has their own wavelength and they are shining through the prism of their own without deflecting or deviating other colors.
In drama world…one does all sort of things to protect the person they love. But even so no matter what line of morality that jeopardizes the very love is no way back to. I am very surprised to see a ML like that and we know that the end is not so going to be happy. He has to pay for his part in all of this and I going cry for their love.
I don’t think I can truly relate to the male lead. Yes, he is struggling, but at the same time he is making others struggle too. He is fully aware that his presence is becoming a burden, yet he continues to go on and on, speaking as if his understanding of art and filmmaking is absolute, and as if what others create holds no real value.
I understand that this is likely the writer’s intent, to present a character like this for us to observe or interpret in our own way. But people claiming they can genuinely relate to him feels exaggerated. Real life doesn’t operate like that. No one tolerates that level of self-absorbed behavior for so long. That is where dramatization comes in, it stretches reality to keep the narrative engaging and emotionally charged.
What is more interesting is that the male lead is not just failing; he is shaped by that failure. It has bred in him a mix of inferiority, frustration, and a kind of obsessive attachment to his idea of “real art” and personal fulfillment. His belief in success feels less like conviction and more like a fragile mask to cope with his circumstances. When someone truly hits rock bottom, there is usually a breaking point that forces change. But here, he seems almost tethered to his failure, circling around it rather than confronting it. Instead of endlessly theorizing about art and purpose, he needs to confront and fix himself first before he fixe "whether man".
I also don’t think the story is aiming for him to become a grand success in a conventional sense. The narrative seems more interested in whether he can overcome himself, find clarity, and arrive at a more honest form of happiness. That feels like the real arc, not professional success.
That said, I found his complacency frustrating. There is a difference between being lost and being willfully stagnant.
The idea that we can see parts of ourselves in him is valid. But to say we can fully relate to him as he is portrayed feels like a stretch.
If I were his friend, I would honestly slap some sense into him, and that, in many ways, is the most ordinary and human response. And most of the time, being ordinary is exactly what is needed. Not every phase of life allows the luxury of indulging in art as an abstract ideal. A line, to one person, may be just a line, but to another it could be survival, responsibility, or simply getting through the day.
That is where the disconnect lies for me. His fixation on “art” feels detached from the realities others are navigating. It is not that his struggle is invalid, but that he refuses to see beyond it. Life does not pause for philosophical monologues when people around you are dealing with real pressures. And that is why his behavior feels less like depth and more like avoidance.
So while I understand what the writer is trying to explore through him, I cannot fully accept the idea that he is relatable in any grounded sense. Fragments of him, perhaps. But as a whole, he exists more as a constructed exaggeration than a reflection of how people actually endure failure, responsibility, and growth.
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But the drug trafficking of any kind traditional or non traditional, that harms general public is extremely serious in PRC. If they are morphinan opioid tyope drug such as opium, herion exceeding 50kg to 1000kg results in life imprisonment to death sentence mostly.
That is why CH and SG are in grave danger. Even though the drug they sold is not morphinan, it is still dangerous enough to cause addiction, harm to the public, disrupt social order, and even lead to casualties. Under Chinese law, as you may know, the consequences of an act carry significant weight in sentencing. The crime itself is one thing, but the damage it causes is another. When an offense results in widespread harm or serious consequences, that impact is taken into account as an aggravating factor, often leading to much harsher punishment.
So I have already decided to not get hurt when they will get caught.
Watching this from Episode 6 onward, every scene feels nerve-wracking, as if any moment could be the endgame for them. You keep wondering how much longer they can keep the lie alive. Like a web tightening around them, CH and SG keep trying to escape by fixing one problem, only for it to lead directly into another. Each solution only sets up the next threat, pulling them deeper into the very trap they are trying to outrun.
This is nothing new and truth is already out (as we now know who the women was and who killed her) I wonder what next 13 episodes holds.
And yes, a prosecutor with a bullying background… not exactly new. Still, if it’s executed well, it works.
I’m hoping for a tight, gripping story rather than filler or unnecessary noise.
I also wish more shows would go as far as taking real revenge on bullies, the way The King of Pigs did.
1988 was a transitional period in South Korea’s history, moving from authoritarian rule toward democratic representation on the global stage. So traces of police brutality, shaped during Park’s dictatorship and earlier regimes in the name of catching so-called “communists,” could still be seen into the 1990s.
The drama reminds me of beyond evil, tunnel, signal, through the darkness, life on mars, less than evil, train, come and hug me, and nobody knows, among others.
Giving it a solid 8. It’s a classic kind of story that never really gets old.
That sad, there is no way for him and her,I don't know what type of punishment awaits for them, as I cant call them, good or bad, they just sit in between marred by their circumstances, however law will not see it that way!
CH and SG choosing this path for whatever reason, mainly her illness is not an excuse unfortunately.
Also the important persons in every season are not the MLs or her boyfriend, is her and her only. That os why it is extremely one dimensional but very balanced series that plays out very well for each character in it, including the MLs as even though the entire limelight is on Yumi, it doesn't take away any importance from other characters at the same time.
So if you are watching previous seasons do not attach yourself to the MLs.
I remember how my jaw dropped watching LMK performance in MLN and his fast pace dialogue delivery of such long dialogue on several occasions.
The contrast of characters in each of the writer works is a rare treat to see in cinema. Each character has their own wavelength and they are shining through the prism of their own without deflecting or deviating other colors.
I understand that this is likely the writer’s intent, to present a character like this for us to observe or interpret in our own way. But people claiming they can genuinely relate to him feels exaggerated. Real life doesn’t operate like that. No one tolerates that level of self-absorbed behavior for so long. That is where dramatization comes in, it stretches reality to keep the narrative engaging and emotionally charged.
What is more interesting is that the male lead is not just failing; he is shaped by that failure. It has bred in him a mix of inferiority, frustration, and a kind of obsessive attachment to his idea of “real art” and personal fulfillment. His belief in success feels less like conviction and more like a fragile mask to cope with his circumstances. When someone truly hits rock bottom, there is usually a breaking point that forces change. But here, he seems almost tethered to his failure, circling around it rather than confronting it. Instead of endlessly theorizing about art and purpose, he needs to confront and fix himself first before he fixe "whether man".
I also don’t think the story is aiming for him to become a grand success in a conventional sense. The narrative seems more interested in whether he can overcome himself, find clarity, and arrive at a more honest form of happiness. That feels like the real arc, not professional success.
That said, I found his complacency frustrating. There is a difference between being lost and being willfully stagnant.
The idea that we can see parts of ourselves in him is valid. But to say we can fully relate to him as he is portrayed feels like a stretch.
If I were his friend, I would honestly slap some sense into him, and that, in many ways, is the most ordinary and human response. And most of the time, being ordinary is exactly what is needed. Not every phase of life allows the luxury of indulging in art as an abstract ideal. A line, to one person, may be just a line, but to another it could be survival, responsibility, or simply getting through the day.
That is where the disconnect lies for me. His fixation on “art” feels detached from the realities others are navigating. It is not that his struggle is invalid, but that he refuses to see beyond it. Life does not pause for philosophical monologues when people around you are dealing with real pressures. And that is why his behavior feels less like depth and more like avoidance.
So while I understand what the writer is trying to explore through him, I cannot fully accept the idea that he is relatable in any grounded sense. Fragments of him, perhaps. But as a whole, he exists more as a constructed exaggeration than a reflection of how people actually endure failure, responsibility, and growth.