the gardener expected SY to be in much worse state “you seem fine” was his first line when they met - does it mean any of HJ’s casted spells protecting SY? (apart from red hand reactivation which was there prior to gardener’s meddling)…
You must be watching a different show.ML is being manipulated by 2FL/ his father in that non-intimate relationship.He…
I really like your insights and they match my own. Very much disappointed seeing other comments when people are so linear/black and white with accusations on “cheater” mentality. Real life is not linear or clear cut. Plus for a show to keep us interested there should be some anguish and struggles. 😅
Theory 1: Sin-Yu (Joseon) was in love with Hong-Jo (Joseon) but due to his work (military) he had to kill shamam…
My thinking was along the same lines of your 2nd theory… HJ was killed indirectly by SY - dying in his arms, she lovingly caresses his face... He blames himself and sets the curse in motion. Gardener was the “eunuch” mentioned by Eun Wol (who said “she loved the king but couldn’t have him and ended up with the eunuch”) and he is involved in HJ death. 😅
Is it just me or anyone else's also hoping we have Sin-yu's mother and friend (Kim Wook) getting together? I know…
I really like both of their characters as well - they are well matched souls. He cares for her genuinely. She wants someone to share her love with and he wants someone to love him. That was so sweet and sad when they said it. Though I don’t think writers will let them be together - really really doubt that happening in a Korean drama 😅. (Speaking of the age gap - I was so disappointed with Dr Cha ending and that drama actively pushed them together throughout the show but ended up as usual.. ) all in all I hope both of them have a happy ending - together or not 😊🌹
I’m so enjoying this: ML & 2ML so good!! DO and Kim Seon Ho both have such great comedic presence👍🌹With all the outstanding support actors and humorous dialogs this drama is wonderful so far (ep 10)! mostly FF the palace politics scenes (not a fan of those)…and dreading the 12-16ep based on the comments. We shall see…
She obviously rang to tell him Na Yeong was drunk and needs help. She rang to test him... to see if he'd come…
I see your point of view but I see it differently. The real test would be if NY called him from her phone and see if he even picked up. In any situation circumstances matter. HJ called him and he showed up not knowing what NY might be telling HJ etc.
Thanks to this review I really want to watch this drama 😅(and subscribe to Hulu just for that). With your explanation about ratings in SK, it makes much more sense now why some shows I like didn’t get as good viewership rating…
Oh.. Hong Jo knew (subconciously) Shin Yu doesn’t like bracken in ep3 because he was bitten by a snake in his past live… “I am groot” scene makes more sense now… I bet when our girl remembers everything, she’ll set things straight… 😅
One thing I couldn’t understand - why Hong Jo was so upset when Shin Yu showed up after she called him from the restaurant where NY passed out? Wasn’t it obvious that he was worried for HJ herself and not coming to save that fake girlfriend of his. That scene confused me…
I love your response and just like what you said about finding some shows by reviews when they finished airing,…
My thoughts exactly!!! 😅🤝 I honestly cannot rate any of the Korean dramas I watched lower than 8.5 because of what you mentioned: the effort of all those writers,actors and crew. Compared to western shows these are all incredible. Truly admire them. We (as viewers) got so spoiled. 🤣😅
This show has a tight grip on me... BUT, oh boy, the past two episodes were a bit painful to watch.. The editing of ep 9 felt rough and now these misunderstanings in 10..... First of.. the talk of "purity" makes me super uncomfortable - isn't it kinda given?! If you confess/accept - aren't you supposed to NOT agree to go on a "couples' outing" with your colleague and from the other side supposted to be SHARING such important fact as «temporarily keeping a break up secret» with your new (aka "old") love?!! Yes, you can keep it a secret with everyone else, but share it with one single precious person!! Ugh! Even in the end-misunderstandings clear- poor Hong Jo and Shin Yu don't get a break... By the end of the show, that psycho better be locked up in a mental institution.. Bottom line- still loving it and rooting for our lovebirds. Their chemistry is off the charts. Loved the cafeteria scene - SY's expression when NY joined their table- outstanding! And the sweetest character is SY's mom. 🌹
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Though I don’t think writers will let them be together - really really doubt that happening in a Korean drama 😅. (Speaking of the age gap - I was so disappointed with Dr Cha ending and that drama actively pushed them together throughout the show but ended up as usual.. )
all in all I hope both of them have a happy ending - together or not 😊🌹
The real test would be if NY called him from her phone and see if he even picked up. In any situation circumstances matter. HJ called him and he showed up not knowing what NY might be telling HJ etc.
With your explanation about ratings in SK, it makes much more sense now why some shows I like didn’t get as good viewership rating…
I honestly cannot rate any of the Korean dramas I watched lower than 8.5 because of what you mentioned: the effort of all those writers,actors and crew. Compared to western shows these are all incredible. Truly admire them. We (as viewers) got so spoiled. 🤣😅
No wonder these two dramas feel weirdly connected -all these past lives/ same bridge /same fireworks 😅
First of.. the talk of "purity" makes me super uncomfortable - isn't it kinda given?! If you confess/accept - aren't you supposed to NOT agree to go on a "couples' outing" with your colleague and from the other side supposted to be SHARING such important fact as «temporarily keeping a break up secret» with your new (aka "old") love?!! Yes, you can keep it a secret with everyone else, but share it with one single precious person!! Ugh!
Even in the end-misunderstandings clear- poor Hong Jo and Shin Yu don't get a break... By the end of the show, that psycho better be locked up in a mental institution..
Bottom line- still loving it and rooting for our lovebirds. Their chemistry is off the charts.
Loved the cafeteria scene - SY's expression when NY joined their table- outstanding! And the sweetest character is SY's mom. 🌹
mom-smartest-person list is the best! 👏🤣👍