Future_Dreamer

No one is not going to convince me that Pheem isn't a "psychopath" playing mind games at a chess competition.

Case #1: He built the company with Koh so he knows EXACTLY what was coming: the inevitable layoffs. Yet, this sly fox continues to play innocent in the eyes of the people, especially with his friend Mawin. That compliment that he gave Koh? It doesn't sound like admiration to me. It’s the kind of line a chess player gives his knight before sending it into the battlefield. Friendly on the surface. Icy underneath.

And telling Mawin? That’s classic plausible deniability. If Mawin spreads the news for him, then Pheem’s image remains stainless. No blood on his hands. Just a conveniently timed “concerned friend.”

Case #2: In the moment leading up to that kiss, Pheem is already 3 emotional moves ahead, and Jira is just catching up to the first one. That kiss feels calculated - like Pheem is testing a hypothesis he’s quietly constructed about Jira’s heart. There's just something unsettling and eerie in that lead up. The kiss is not about affection; it’s about positioning. It's not romantic, it's strategy wrapped in gentleness.

Much later on, it's going to become: “I know Koh fascinates you. I know you’re drawn elsewhere. Let me leave a mark that complicates things for you.”

There’s control layered under the tenderness: His eyes doesn't soften - they calculate.

There’s motive hiding under the warmth: His posture doesn't waver; it anchors.

There’s possession stitched under the charm: His voice doesn't trembles, it lures.

Pheem isn’t reacting to Jira… he’s handling him.

Pheem manages perceptions while his so-call bestie enforces consequences.

Unbelievable! Ain't no better than Koh. At this point, Pheem and Koh deserves each other. 🤣

Disclaimer: don't read too much into this. I had thoughts and it wouldn't go away, so I had to write them down. I don't care what anyone says, Dew is out here KILLING it as Pheem. 👏

Everyone, just a heads up. I have many things that I want to say, but they're quite loooonnnng. Basically, they're character studies and I know it's not the interesting part of any show, but I tend to let my mind wander and well, sometimes it comes up with the most silliest or grandest of things. I'll try to keep it at a minimum, but I apologize in advance for the lengthy summaries.

I don't have a blog and I don't know where to put my thoughts and seeing this is where we discuss the show, I thought I'd just rant here. Thank you.

Koh is such an enigma. He's a rich cold capitalist, but he can't even enjoy the "fruits of his labour". Not even his money can solve his insomnia, paranoid behavior, his reliances on substances or his social anxiety. It seems like he's suffering (and that's why later on, Jira appears angel-like to him because Jira is going to be his saving grace I guess).

Like they say, what goes around comes around and karma's a ...

I can't wait to see what Koh and Pheem's interactions are like. They look really close and Pheem is Koh's confidant, so it's about to get interesting. Also, I look forward to Mawin's interraction with Pheem. i think this is the first time I'm seeing AJ in a serious role other than being the chaotic comedic relief.

"Fashion isn't about trendsetting. It's all about how to keep up with the trends."

Did Koh stutter, though?!

So, basically, Koh is the devil and the employees have signed their souls away to him.

Who's the first person/thing on Jira's mind as soon as he opens his eyes? Koh. And the way he stroked that drawing? It's fanning the flames for something even hotter between those two when they finally get together. 🔥

Tae as Ice is already okay, but then Ice became Seen and whoa! Hello! It almost feels like Seen is the version of Ice who reclaimed the parts of him he set out to reclaim.

So, why couldn't I watch PandaBear as Seen and Kit instead?

My overall favorite scene in this week's episode was Gun overlapping lines with Off. The push and pull between them was a tiny masterclass. It was chemistry turning into choreography. It was instinctive rhythm. It was almost telepathic. It was a duet. This is why OG is such a powerhouse pair!

The dialogue itself didn't felt written. It felt lived; like everyday honesty. Nothing was decorated. And OG delivered it beautifully in one single take. 👏 👏

It's really ironic that Jira was not hired by a company that prefers AI over the actual artist and here he is taking a job from someone who wants to replace everything with AI.

I know Jira is after money here, but I'm liking the topic of AI and what's it doing to our society.

Koh is already wrap around Jira's artistic thoughts. When Koh threw that wine on Thames, it stays with Jira until his meeting with Pheem. I think that Jira is low-key obsessed with something that he cannot have. He likes bad boys, and Koh is the baddest of them all.

Everything Jira does artistically moving forward, is going to be Koh-inspired.

Jira: I quit.

Koh: You don't get to.
I'm firing you.
We're done here.
Bye.

That was ice cold!

That was 🔥🔥

Nope. I still don't trust Pheem.

Yes to the appreciation! I've been saying this since day one. 😄 His singing voice is so beautiful!

Let’s charge into Episode 2—where the spark finally kisses the fuse and the burnout starts glowing hot enough to melt the screen. The fire begins now.

Tao is even more disgusting than Baikhaw. He, too, is a psychopath in the making.

My poor sweet Namo! I hope he makes a quick recovery soon!

You're utmost welcome! 😀

Right! Thee had me in stitches! 🤣🤣 I can publish a book containing his dialogues!

Oh goodness! I can't recall as I liked the show in the moment I watched it. However, I think the romance was a slow burn one and yes, the fiancee did indeed cheat on Mes.

WHOA!! The plot twist! 😮 😳

Even I was surprised, mother, father!

Ugh! Love Mark Pakin so much, but I'm sorry, sweetie, I can't root for you next week. 😔