Ep11 - why does somebody always keep something in a temple related to a dead kid/child? I remember Tempest, there's…
I totally agree. I warmed up to the romance after a while but it really felt like Philip and Sion couldn't exist outside of it. It was better when it was more subtle, especially at the beginning. I wish we had gotten more about Sion's backstory and how she got to meet Shin, while it would have been nice if we had seen other aspects of Philip's personality.
I decided to start watching it because I want to watch season 3. I have finished the first three episodes. It's interesting, not spectacular but I am curious to see what will happen next.
As expected, there are already talks about a second season. I had mentioned some comments below that this is the type of kdrama that is loved domestically while being overlooked internationally. It's expected that such a stellar story will be expanded. Let's hope for the best!
Both Lee Young Ae and Kim Young Kwang delivered some excellent performances in the finale. The drama would have never been the same if they weren't the leads.
I am not that disappointed with the ending but my biggest grip was the pacing of episode 12. It was bizarre, sometimes it felt rushed and some other times slow. I think that they rushed many things, had the series have at least 2 more episodes, they could have built the finale better. Overall, it was definitely one of the best dramas I've watched this year.
Finally a kdrama that shows how conflicts can be handled in a mature way. Tae Poong and Mi Seon actually try to understand each other instead of holding grudges and they are not afraid to voice their opinion, even if they differ. The conflicts are not stretched and there are no unnessecary misunderstandings so far. I hope it'll stay that way until the end of the drama.
I'd like to talk about a scene from episode 5, the one where Tae Poong's mom visited Nam Mo's mom's restaurant in order to congratulate her for the start of her new business.
In this scene, we see how Jeong Mi feels inferior compared to her friend. Unlike Nam Mo's mother, Jeong Mi hasn't managed to stand up on her own feet and after her husband's death, her life has been shattered to pieces. She's aware of the fact that compared to her husband and son, she lacks the business type of brain and now she feels sorry for not stepping up and take matters into her own hands.
I know that some people have expressed their dislike towards Tae Poong's mom childish and clueless behavior. But her attitude makes perfect sense considering her background. Throughout her whole life, she relied on her husband for money and she got immersed in Tae Poong's upbringing. Like many other women of her times, she was mostly a housewife and she didn't have to worry about bringing money on the table. She lived a comfortable life and she was happy with her loved ones. But now everything has changed and she is more than aware of that.
I think that the writers are setting her up for something more, besides being there for Tae Poong. She might develop a business of her own or contribute in a different way to Typhoon Trading. Either way, I love this character so much and I hope we'll see more of her and Tae Poong.
In this scene, we see how Jeong Mi feels inferior compared to her friend. Unlike Nam Mo's mother, Jeong Mi hasn't managed to stand up on her own feet and after her husband's death, her life has been shattered to pieces. She's aware of the fact that compared to her husband and son, she lacks the business type of brain and now she feels sorry for not stepping up and take matters into her own hands.
I know that some people have expressed their dislike towards Tae Poong's mom childish and clueless behavior. But her attitude makes perfect sense considering her background. Throughout her whole life, she relied on her husband for money and she got immersed in Tae Poong's upbringing. Like many other women of her times, she was mostly a housewife and she didn't have to worry about bringing money on the table. She lived a comfortable life and she was happy with her loved ones. But now everything has changed and she is more than aware of that.
I think that the writers are setting her up for something more, besides being there for Tae Poong. She might develop a business of her own or contribute in a different way to Typhoon Trading. Either way, I love this character so much and I hope we'll see more of her and Tae Poong.