I think that folks are really getting ahead of themselves with the job reaction stuff -- especially concerning Woojae and Jeyeon. First off, Woojae has the confidence to ask Jeyeon out ASAP once they arrive in Korea. And she without reservation happily nods yes. Further she dispels any insecurity on his part by telling him she really wanted to see his paintings. My goodness, for all we know, he may make 5 to 10 thousand for every painting. Or he may have his works on prints that make him loads of money. For whatever reason he is anything but a starving artist.
But most importantly Jeyeon fell for him at first sight. He is the one who makes her heart skip. I will never forget the way in episode 1 where she looks at him and begins to fan herself. Sure she had fun with Jimin and they will probably become friends. Yet the truth is that all the romantic tension is with WJ and JY. In fact you can cut it with a knife.
A good title for episode 4 should be, "it's all about the gifts". It was a great move on Woojae part to pick those cards that were pictures of the day he and Je Yeon shared. And she knew it! There was no hesitancy on her part as she reached for his gift. And then her gift was a piece of art in a frame. Another bold action to reveal her feelings. But you don't realize the true drama of the gift giving until latter. Je Yeon knew that JiMin bought his gift in the same art store where she got hers. She knew that the picture in the frame was his gift. She had a clear choice and she choose Woojae. Nothing is certain in these shows, but the best chance of a long lasting relationship is our shy introverts.
From the vibes I am getting Woo Jae must be a successful artist or he comes from a family with strong financial backing. Soccer in Europe and painting are not good choices when one needs a stable income -- unless you have independent means. Further he is class act (alone with the others), a product of a sophisticated and stable upbringing where he has the backing just to jet off to Europe and play soccer and then rather than choosing a financially secure career path decides to become an artist. And you can tell he had no problem in doing that. So as far as social status goes he may be at the top of the pyramid among the couples. Of course I am just guessing. But I don't believe that Je Yeon will have any fears that she needs to be the bread winner if their relationship blooms. Heck, he may have the ability to back her as she establishes her own firm -- hardly a cheap endeavor.
I got to say that at first I was upset with the drama in episodes 23 and 24. But after retrospective, understanding came -- Yi Fan stayed in character. In her life there were two truths. The first is that for years she was alone and came to believe that she had face her life alone. The second is that she loves San Yang and wants to protect him from her issues. The same holds true with her friends. In her wounded heart and mind the best way to protect what she loves is to remove herself from them. Yes, I wish she had moved beyond that response. Yet it takes time to turn your coping with life into a new direction.
That mother is the most despicable, weak, character I have come across in either a kdrama or cdrama. She is obviously guilt ridden yet not willing to do anything about it. What a terrible parent!!
The little romantic details in this are driving me crazy. The new coat, which isn't black. My goodness, them walking in the hall not quite holding hands but just tentatively touching their fingers. My heart melted with the couples bracelets, his with the snowflake, hers with the mulberry leaf. If that isn't enough then we have his gift -- the voice recorder where when she is down or anxious or depressed she can turn it on, if he isn't there and listen to how much he loves her and will never leave. These two are creating their own little world, filled with meaning, where I almost feel guilty that I have the chance, as an outsider, to look in on.
Episode 18: For me the best confession scene I have seen in recent memory! So in sink with their personalities and characters. After that scene, it is my opinion that even though Hidden Love was a wonderful drama, First Frost is even better! It deserves to be above a 9 on this platform.
Episode one delivered the best romcom line I have heard in a long time: "Mom, my heart is beating out of my chest." Mom replies, "Why? Your chest is flat." I am still laughing.
OK, once again, I like the story. Heck, I like the characters. But after 4 episodes the MC have not uttered one word to each other. With that in mind, I will watch, with anticipation, the next two episodes, but if they don't meet after 6 episodes, I am going to drop this until all episodes are out and then watch.
I like this drama, Many of the scenes are deeply moving. However, and it is a big however, the main couple really have to start communicating together. Maybe we can begin with a text, an e-mail, a chance meeting -- something. To be concise, they need to meet.
Just finished episode 8 and what do I say? Talk about a heart warming, romantic drama!! And as for chemistry. Well that comes to us in different ways. Sometimes it is about first love at school. Then there is always the chemistry of enemies to lovers, and I could go on. But, hands down, Han Ji MIn produces more chemistry than anyone else, in at least the D's I have seen, in a mature thirties something romcom. What is it about her that captures the heart of outstanding, good looking men with adorable children?
And by the way, I love the story of secondary couple. This drama is going to be hard to top this year!
I am one who really enjoyed this. As a romcom, and a romcom only, it is one of the best. For me, it was best when the storyline of the teen version was a major part of the drama. Once that storyline was complete it lost a little of it's luster. It is not because the ML and FL were bad by any measure, it was simply because the teens, Hong Min Ki and Oh Yeju had a chemistry that was on fire! In fact a major result of this drama is that their careers are going to really take off because of what they did here.
It has already started with Oh Yeju, with her work in Gangnam B Side, Love Your Enemy, and as the lead in the MBC drama special To My Lonely Sister, she has had quite the Nov/Dec. Folks in X are posting that she won the award for best actress in a special drama at the KBS drama awards.
Don't know if it is confirmed but Oh Yeju but on X they are saying Oh Yeju won the award for best actress in a special drama at the KBS Drama Awards. Nam Dareum won the best actor award in the same category. Congrats to Oh Yeju for one heck of a Nomember/December.
This was a great romcom! Just the right blend of comedy and angst with a wonderful ending -- all the i's were dotted and all the t's were crossed. The young version of the leads had almost unending chemistry. And I think the OST was the best this year from Lee Mujin to Big Naughty to John Lennon. Don't listen to any negativity from some of these posters. If you like romantic comedy this one is for you!!
But most importantly Jeyeon fell for him at first sight. He is the one who makes her heart skip. I will never forget the way in episode 1 where she looks at him and begins to fan herself. Sure she had fun with Jimin and they will probably become friends. Yet the truth is that all the romantic tension is with WJ and JY. In fact you can cut it with a knife.
That mother is the most despicable, weak, character I have come across in either a kdrama or cdrama. She is obviously guilt ridden yet not willing to do anything about it. What a terrible parent!!
And by the way, I love the story of secondary couple. This drama is going to be hard to top this year!
It has already started with Oh Yeju, with her work in Gangnam B Side, Love Your Enemy, and as the lead in the MBC drama special To My Lonely Sister, she has had quite the Nov/Dec. Folks in X are posting that she won the award for best actress in a special drama at the KBS drama awards.