Cho Na

No, Goo Ryun cannot be Joong Gil's mother. I saw you have watched till Ep 6. So, you have seen the episode in which during Joseon era there is a young couple. In the cast list, the child actors played as young Goo Ryun and young Joong Gil's respectively. And they were married in that scene. Don't worry, by Ep 8 there is a shift towards revealing the main plot ;D

I just realized your pfp is Lee Soo Hyuk ;D

I think most Kdramas go downhill because they have to fill the traditional 16 episode format. If the main story doesn't take 16 episode to finish, then the rest is filler. But for case-by-case dramas like this, usually the pace is pretty good, because little by little they reveal the main plot along the drama while entertain us with the individual cases. I have seen similar formula like this, for example in Dr. Romantic 1 and 2 and I was not bored at all ;D

Another good thing is that the individual cases, although the same mission to save someone who wants to kill themselves, but they have unexpected situation, like Ep 7 with the virus which the RM Team has to guess who wants to commit suicide, and Ep 8 with finding out the culprit behind group suicide plus ethical dilemma. Both situations are not in previous episodes which are surprisingly refreshing and unexpected

Oh yeah, it's really good. It has 8.6 rating on MDL, quite high for a Cdrama. It has a strong bromance, perseverance to achieve a goal (the e-commerce was looked down way back then), and the characters are hilarious. There are also love stories but not overwhelming.
You can read my recap here. But it's my first article, so it's not as good as the ones now ;D
https://kisskh.at/article/cross-fire-a-gaming-e-sport-drama-everyone-can-enjoy-011015503

Yes, I first saw him in Brightest Star in the Sky. Ha, I recognized your pfp: Lu Han! Did you watch Cross Fire? I started writing articles from recapping about that drama, because I just couldn't get over it, it's sooo good!

It's actually not a review but more first impressions, but I really hope by the end of the drama MDLers will give review similar to this. It means things don't go south but get better ;D. I love how the main secrets have started unravel after watching Ep 8 ;D

As I expected, usually at the half of the drama (Ep 8 of 16) the main plot becomes clear. Now Joong Gil knows Goo Ryun has something to do with his past (in his nightmare) and tells her so. I believe they didn't remember each other initially, although I suspect Jade Hwang knows about them? The one that also interesting that Joon Woong becomes aware of the team's goal, aka his teammate's need. He remembers she says she comes from hell and Ryung Goo only works 8 hours. I believe with his curiosity to know about his teammate further, we get to know their past ;D. Are you excited? The main plots unravel with a good pace ;D

Wow I didn't know that one, lol.

Mine too! I'm glad I wait till that episode to write this article, as you see I put pics from that episode the most ;D. I think the older guest actor is really convincing with conveying his character, I saw him in other supporting roles but not as memorable as his role here. The younger version is not bad either. For the story itself, not much of action or supernatural. They just sitting there and listening to him is very touching, and keeping him company till the end is probably the most meaningful.

You will wait until 21st May? ;D

In the Webtoon there is zero romance. My guess is the drama probably will pair Goo Ryun and Joong Gil, but so far not sure just a hint.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. What I meant by supernatural is the RM Team's way to prevent the suicide. I hope it clarifies.

Yeah, it's also quite interesting that actually in the drama there's a pov that everyone who kills themselves go to hell. I wonder if that perspective is in the Korean culture or belief system.

Probably I miss something... when did she scold him. My impression is she's afraid of him and avoids him as much as possible, since he always mocks her, her team, and their missions.

Why do you think the drama is a sympathy tear jerker bait?

When I started this drama, I thought it would be melodrama because of the theme. I was actually surprised it uses a lot of comedic scenes, way more than other Fantasy dramas (hence the epilogues). I think it wants to keep the balance, as the drama's mission is not how to heal (it takes more therapy and actions than a few words), but how to make people aware of the seriousness of suicide, specifically in SK

Thank you! I just watched Episode 8 and his acting is really good in that episode ;D

Perhaps my article can help since I tried to write a balance between the weight of the topic but also the lightheartedness the drama brings. If the ones you want recommend are not on MDL, they can still read this article. Just link the IP address if this article is no longer feature in the home page. Besides, as I wrote, watchers can skip any case they are uncomfortable to watch.

Okay, I think I understand what you meant. I don't think the drama want to put responsibility on the people who want to commit suicide about the family members they leave behind, but more to make them consider the point of view of family members. Let me give you an example: the musician Woo Jin. When he was small his mom died and after the dad telling little Woo Jin that he kills his mom the dad committed suicide. The dad only see misery from his point of view losing his wife, but forget his son has his own point of view. Since then Woo Jin carry his own perspective that he causes the death of his parents. And with the death of his uncle and family and later Na Young he comes into conclusion that he brings death to everyone close to him.

Thank you for sharing your personal story. I hope you're fully recover.

I have watched till Ep 8 and I realize the plot line so far is to keep the RM Team as crisis management only from the afterlife side. It means they will just prevent the suicide happens supernaturally, and punish some culprits here and there, but the story won't touch the healing of the people or the drama will deviate from the original plot. However, as I noticed the drama also focuses on how ask people for help and not be ourselves. For example as the closing theme stating about turning on the red light (asking people for help and keep pressing if the solution is temporary). In some cases people hiding their problems and from outside seems everything is fine with the individuals. Support system are important (for example the bulimia case).

I'm a binge-watcher too actually, especially I'm particular over specific ending I prefer. But once I found a drama that I really like to promote I will watch several first episode and write a CW article about it ;D. So, if you're like me, particular with ending preference, I think it's better you wait. But I also binge because I'm forgetful, and I will forget what the last episode's story about. However, this drama is case by case, so far I watched till Ep 8 and no case is related, although the main plot keeps revealing little by little. So, watching it while it's currently airing is fine too, since you don't have to remember a lot of details. Also, some cases are quite serious, binge watching all cases at once may be quite heavy...