CaramelCat

I have watched FoF and I think it's less of a tragic ending than TSOPG. In fact, I interpreted it as a pretty open ending (ending on a hopeful note with the special ep) so I was satisfied. It's an ensemble cast, and a huge focus of the drama is the relationship dynamics - friendship, enemies, lovers and everything in between. If you're into a more character-driven plot, you would probably enjoy it.

Thanks, I am actually really enjoying the chemistry of the leads (hope you're right about the ending too). But hopefully you found some good dramas from the recs in this thread?

I hope he gets a main role soon

After FoF we're basically immune to tragedy 😅

I agree! I almost wish they didn't make the 2ML despicable so quickly, it would have been interesting to see his arc if he'd still held on to his same principles and beliefs on power while being cornered. But it makes sense that they don't want this particular plot point to be dragged out to make way for the main pairing.

That's fair!

Maybe wait until half the episodes are released if you don't want to wait too long! I also started Brocade Odyssey, which reminds me a little bit of TSOPG and seems pretty interesting so far if you're into the "second love" trope (ML isn't her first love). But again, it's ongoing haha.

Yep I for one appreciate the slowburn. Plus it doesn't make sense for her to jump into a romance after hearbreak.

So I wasn't the only one who thinking there's something between them?? That wound dressing scene pretty much solidified it for me 😅

just started watching this yesterday (im on ep 7) and I absolutely LOVE that they're doing the trope where the ML is her "last love". 2ML is actually nice so far, and the couple are sweet together, but they're clearly lacking the chemistry found in the FL/ML main pairing. Currently the FL is quite naive in her thoughts on marriage, and will probably end up learning a difficult lesson on love. Can't wait to see how this plays out and watch her growth (after the inevitable heartbreak and angst)

I think the drama ending is pretty conclusive, in that there are no loose endings that hint for a S2 - def not as much as My Journey to You.

IDC, despite the fact that there's a kidnapper, the FL's mother is the worst villain here for me.

ML isn't the real son. The real son died (maybe the boy from the 2nd ML's backstory?) and he is the "replacement". ML said his parents are the kind who can easily replace their children. Also in the flashback, ML's mom said "my real son eats fish", while it was clear he hated fish - so he had to learn to pretend to be someone else.

Also another theory:

I think that cliffhanger meant he knows Hong Hui Joo can talk, but hasn't yet figured out that she's the one he was talking to (406). She could probably just brush it off as talking on the phone, not talking to him specifically. I think the actual 406 reveal happens next week when Park Do-Jae reveals the results of the voice test.

Ok based on the previews for next week's eps:

Two! Yeah the wait is a little excruciating 😭

drama aside, hui ju's outfits never miss

the directors KNOW what they're doing with all the zoom ins and closeups of his hand with the ring on

If you liked Flower of Evil you might like When the Phone Rings, also a romance-thriller kdrama with married leads