I just started to watch this drama by chance and really like it. The main couple -- what can I say -- I really like it -- go figure. Why do I like it? Well the answer is three words: the main couple. The visuals, the steamy stares of the ML, the smile and the pouts of the FL are simply crazy. But more than that it is a simple romcom that is just fund to watch.
What really put a smile on my face is what I am going to term -- the stupid contract troupe. I mean she makes him sign the typical marriage contract. The only problem is that in the next few days she totally falls in love with him. Why? Because he is her ideal man. So we come to the wedding and he begins to fulfill the contract he signed in blood. And she is over on the bed in angst about her stupidity in making him sign a contract. I howled with laughter!!
If this drama stays with this couple and doesn't go down some typical cdrama rabbit holes with other couples that takes the focus off what could make this a really, really good drama we are in for a fun 30 episode ride!
The Jimin shippers here and elsewhere are a crack-up. I am worried about them. And now that WooJae and Jiwon are going to be an endgame couple, I feel enough relief, to wish you Jimin fangirl's and boy's a good ending. I hope that Jimin ends up with JeYeon just to avoid the angst and the breaking of thousands of hearts. The world, then, wouldn't come crashing down lol.
OK, let me put this bluntly, Hong Ming Ki and Oh Yeju need to be the main couple in a drama! Here are some cdramas that would be be great for them adapted into a kdrama: Our Secrets, Forever Love, Hidden Love, and When I Fly Towards You. Any of these would work. Come on, those who manage these future stars -- Get to work!
With the prerelease teaser of episode 9 it is very evident that Jimin is going to have a tough episode. YeJeon is going out with WooJae (remember the post card on the last day in Italy WooJae and YeJeon wrote each other cutting Jimin out). It is also evident that the new guy is all in for JeYeon, and if the prerelease is accurate, she doesn't say no. So Jimin shippers prepare for huge angst!!!!
After watching episode 7 I can see why the big rumor is that YeJeon is going to end up with the new "catfish" coming in episode 8. Jimon is all in, but I can see that YeJeon still has feelings for WooJae. She looked pretty devastated when Jiwon brazenly and confidently put her arm in WooJae's in the kitchen. Now that was a bold move and a big throwdown! Jimin can make JeYeon smile, but it is still a one sided relationship.
FunnelPop TV on Youtube has been very accurate with predictions and a fountain of information of what the current rumors are. In her new video she says that the rumors about JeYeon and the new cast guy are everywhere. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVgBXC8i_QY
My predictions for contract dating. 1. Hanuel and Jimin. They both picked each other as 2nd picks. However in the prerelease Hanuel says she never would have imagined they would be a contract couple. Chang Hyeong was her first choice and would not be a surprise since they had picked each other multiple times. But Jimin would be a surprise since he had made it clear to her that YeJeon was his only interest. That statement by Hanuel is the game changer for me that shakes up all the speculation. 2. Woojae and Yejeon. Oh I am aware of the huge Jimin fan base, but the truth is that WJ and YJ were each other's first picks for contract dating. Jimin may be able with the first come first stuff get the contract, but again the above statement from Hanuel governs my decision. I know the producers are really shipping a love triangle, and that is the one thing that makes me nervous about this pick. 3. Chang Hyeong and Jimon. She is the bravest person on the show with the most grit. It was a really smart move on her part to have dinner the Doctor. CH is a brilliant guy and I think he knows that Hanuel has eyes for Jimin. He is going to make a major and smart move and pick the best pick among the women. 4. Chang Hyun and Cha Eun. He touched her heart when he came in to take care of her. Most importantly she is old enough.
For me the best catch with the women after watching the first six episodes is Jimon, She is fearless yet gentle. Courageous yet vulnerable. She acts without hesitation. Plus she (as well as the rest) looks great. The best catch among the men is Chang Hyeong. Not only is he brilliant, with a great future, but most importantly he comes across as a true gentleman and a very kind man.
I am enjoying the drama. And please understand I like the leads. However, I can not help but think as I watch, after seeing Love Your Enemy, how great it would have been to have Oh Yeju and Hong Minki cast in this drama as the leads. Like I say no offense meant to the cast.
Just saw the episode and I have to say, and the Jimin shippers won't like it, but he put undue, and in my mind rather offensive pressure on JeYeon. How can people think that last scene was romantic in any way? YeJeon, shy girl that she is, looked so embarrassed! Well I suppose it worked, being a kind person she listed Jimin as one her two choices and lord knows he may be quicker to ask her than Woojae. That him get him the victory of the first contract date with her. But I believe if that is the case, it may be a pyrrhic victory. Onward to episode 8
Don't be fooled by the editing of the producers. They will manipulate this stuff without any hesitation to boost ratings. However in the first prerelease of episode 7 it is definitely Woojae's coat and JeYeon's shoes. Now that little scene has been removed. It really doesn't matter because the producers have this first come first serve rule. We won't know who really YeJeon wanted, only who was the fastest to reach her. After Woojae's poor choice in Episode 3 it is time for the ex soccer player to put on his racing shoes.
Truthfully though this is only episode 7 we have lots left to go. I predict that this week the producers, since they love love triangles will put out a pro WJ video and a pro JM video just like last week. They are going to milk this all they can for the viewership.
But the good news everyone will have a contract date. No matter who goes with who it will be fun viewing
I know that the Jiwon fans somehow think that JeYeong is going to drop Woojae. There is one problem with this theory -- JeYeong always picks Woojae. Folks, the Christmas gift exchange has revealed the truth. She knew what Jiwon's gift was and she knew instantly Woojae's gift. Without hesitation she choose WJ's. More than that, her gift was chosen in the hopes that her date in Italy would be with WJ. And then in episode 5 she not only chooses to text WJ but sends a message that she has no problem with him as a painter -- thereby throwing all the economic hopes for JW out the window. Jiwon shippers, it is time to face facts JeYeong fell for WJ from the moment she saw him. Her feelings for JW is friendship. But her feelings for Woojae is deeper and romantic.
Now let's address this chemistry issue. Who can forget how when she first met Woojae she had to fan herself to cool down her rapidly beating heart. Or lets remember her asking if she can hold his arm. The pictures they took by the Christmas seemed pretty chemistry filled to me. In short, you are in denial if you try to claim they have no chemistry or you are blind.
I will admit one thing. No one knows how this will end up. Maybe JeYeong will move on to another. But it seems to me that Woojae has to either dump her or really screw up on a date. Frankly I don't see that happening. But heck I could be wrong.
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.
What really put a smile on my face is what I am going to term -- the stupid contract troupe. I mean she makes him sign the typical marriage contract. The only problem is that in the next few days she totally falls in love with him. Why? Because he is her ideal man. So we come to the wedding and he begins to fulfill the contract he signed in blood. And she is over on the bed in angst about her stupidity in making him sign a contract. I howled with laughter!!
If this drama stays with this couple and doesn't go down some typical cdrama rabbit holes with other couples that takes the focus off what could make this a really, really good drama we are in for a fun 30 episode ride!
FunnelPop TV on Youtube has been very accurate with predictions and a fountain of information of what the current rumors are. In her new video she says that the rumors about JeYeon and the new cast guy are everywhere. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVgBXC8i_QY
1. Hanuel and Jimin. They both picked each other as 2nd picks. However in the prerelease Hanuel says she never would have imagined they would be a contract couple. Chang Hyeong was her first choice and would not be a surprise since they had picked each other multiple times. But Jimin would be a surprise since he had made it clear to her that YeJeon was his only interest. That statement by Hanuel is the game changer for me that shakes up all the speculation.
2. Woojae and Yejeon. Oh I am aware of the huge Jimin fan base, but the truth is that WJ and YJ were each other's first picks for contract dating. Jimin may be able with the first come first stuff get the contract, but again the above statement from Hanuel governs my decision. I know the producers are really shipping a love triangle, and that is the one thing that makes me nervous about this pick.
3. Chang Hyeong and Jimon. She is the bravest person on the show with the most grit. It was a really smart move on her part to have dinner the Doctor. CH is a brilliant guy and I think he knows that Hanuel has eyes for Jimin. He is going to make a major and smart move and pick the best pick among the women.
4. Chang Hyun and Cha Eun. He touched her heart when he came in to take care of her. Most importantly she is old enough.
For me the best catch with the women after watching the first six episodes is Jimon, She is fearless yet gentle. Courageous yet vulnerable. She acts without hesitation. Plus she (as well as the rest) looks great. The best catch among the men is Chang Hyeong. Not only is he brilliant, with a great future, but most importantly he comes across as a true gentleman and a very kind man.
Truthfully though this is only episode 7 we have lots left to go. I predict that this week the producers, since they love love triangles will put out a pro WJ video and a pro JM video just like last week. They are going to milk this all they can for the viewership.
But the good news everyone will have a contract date. No matter who goes with who it will be fun viewing
Now let's address this chemistry issue. Who can forget how when she first met Woojae she had to fan herself to cool down her rapidly beating heart. Or lets remember her asking if she can hold his arm. The pictures they took by the Christmas seemed pretty chemistry filled to me. In short, you are in denial if you try to claim they have no chemistry or you are blind.
I will admit one thing. No one knows how this will end up. Maybe JeYeong will move on to another. But it seems to me that Woojae has to either dump her or really screw up on a date. Frankly I don't see that happening. But heck I could be wrong.
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.