Jojo

The series deals with serious themes like homophobia, child abuse, prostitution and animal abuse faced by those living on the margins of society, it also speaks loudly about acceptance and capacity of love to heal even from the deepest wounds. This was dark and toxic but at the same time hopeful and happy. I know it doesn't make sense but at the end of it, it was actually 'happy of the end'.

Overall, recommended if you are okay watching dark themes and considering the trigger warning (Again, please do read it before starting. It is not all shining stars but you do see the light throughout!)
9/10

Full review - https://kisskh.at/profile/Jojo7/reviews/392149

Idk why Netflix stopped playing previews at the end 😭

I am also rooting for MoEum but DanHo needs to address his demons first before he accepts MoEum. But hopefully we will get that soon ❤️

And thank you for reading my rant. ✨🤭

Rant While watching Ep 12 (Not proofread. Also it is short compared to previous episodes because I didn't wanna pause 😭 ) :

- "I, Bae Seok Ryu, will take responsibility for you, Choi Seung Hyo!" They are so cute. And she has always done her part ❤️
- The awkwardness after the kiss 🤭
- Sseung teasing SeokRyu. Lol.
- The way she is rattled. It is so fun to see 😂
- Lol, that was a fun lunch 😂
- Him inspecting the room and planning to stay. Seung Hyo, I saw that 🤭
- "My gaze is so gentle." No girl, it isn't 😭
- SeokRyu, catch the hint, girl! 😭
- Their dating/confession/whatever era is so soft and nice ❤️❤️
- Also, Sseung is very romantic 🤭
- That spat between Sseung's dad and the CEO was funny lol. I like how he was protective and so vocal about it. Lol, finally speaking. And YES, I AM INVESTED IN THEIR STORY. Thank you.
- "I am gay."
- "I didn't doubt you." LIAR. 😂
- "You are so cool!" Dad is so smitten 😘🤭 Give me more of them. The loserism Appa has 🤭 I know where Sseung gets his from 😂
- "A blind date." *She is in no position to do that.* That's such a weak reply 😭
- Not them buttering up MoEum 🤭
- "Are you two dating?" "Yes, we are!" MY HEART *Dancey dance*
- "I am out of his league." Lol, MoEum. Yes, girl! We have DanHo for you ❤️❤️
- Also, all three of them have such a comforting vibe.
- MoEum and the Alien Kid. Give me a separate drama for them 😭❤️ They are so sweet together!!
- MoEum making plans for the family. That's like it.
- Sseung doesn't want to beat around the bush. I don't like SeokRyu's attitude towards it, but I understand her reservations. Hopefully, she will come around.
- She seriously liked him. I thought they were just joking around. I am glad Sseung made it clear to her.
- Family is going camping ✨
- Lol, MoEum setting up all the tents and then clapping. Hehe, cuteeee.
- They will make such a beautiful family. And MoEum will make such a good mom ❤️
- DanHo is a good man 😭 I have said this before and I will say it again.
- Their date. 😂 The awkwardness is creeping out of the screen.
- MoEum speaking for her Yeon-du is so pure ❤️😭
- "Sometimes I think it would be nice if I was Yeon Du's mom." Please be. We are waiting 😭
- NOT NO EUM CONFESSING 😭 I was not ready for that.
- DanHo? Why? I don't understand the immediate shift in his attitude. It must be his past trauma about his wife. We will need to address that.
- Lol, them trying to hold hands and not doing it. I didn't know their dating era would be so fun and awkward. I am seated. *eats popcorn*
- So mom doesn't have Alzheimer's. No deadly disease trope. I am glad.
- Not Dad crying in the middle of the hallway. They are so cute and confessing. 😭😭 And mom joining in. So fucking wholesome ❤️❤️🤌🏻🤌🏻
- "If it's at night, then it will be dark and no one will be around." Seok Ryu, what do you have in mind? 🤭
- DongJin still giving me 'I am gonna be scammed soon.'
- Lol, SeokRyu - we have a party 😂
- She is jealous. And he is so nervous 😂
- SeokRyu, my love, that is double standards.
- Lol, she is so JEALOUS.
- Damn, I wasn't expecting a fight *sigh*
- Also, not her expecting that he will come after her. Lol.
- Lol, not Mi-Suk getting jealous 🤭 Not a fun day, Baek Ladies.
- SeokRyu and her quirks 😂
- DanHo and Sseung ❤️
- Lol, them still sticking to 'My friend's story.'
- MoEum offering some good and neutral advice. I love our second leads.
- "Were you always this kind?"
"Did you think your boyfriend was cold-hearted?" Damn, still can't believe they are dating 😭
- The whole cat house scene was 🥺
- SeokRyu was his first client 💜🫶🏻
- "I was honestly happy to see you jealous." Lol, us Sseung, us.
- "You make me feel warm inside."
- "Princess."
- Lol, SeokRyu calling him out. He was a brat.
- After the explanations, now I feel bad for calling him a brat 😭
- He sounds so sincere ❤️
- "I am having bad thoughts." SIRRRRRR
- Cheap and crude thoughts. Lol, just kiss her already if you want to. She is telling you. Go ahead.
- "You can do that too." DO IT.
- Damn, I wanted them to kiss but now they are kissing I can't look. I wasn't prepared. The way they look at each other 😭 So smitten. So in love.
- I WAS NOT READY, y'all. I was, but wasn't.
- Not her pulling him by his collar. I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT AND I WASN'T READY. BUT I LOVE IT!!

"Puppy Love to Real Love!" ❤️

Preview - Their dating era 😭 I have 6 days to prepare myself. And I know I still will lose it 😭😂

Both the movie and the drama is special! So special! ❤️✨

Intresting Review Caboose! ❤️

Lol it was more for me than everybody! 😂
The party JHI promised. It is here 😁❤️✨

Same !! I always look forward to interacting with you after the episode!! 🤝❤️

And most importantly... confess before the milk expires! 🥛💛 >>>>>>>>>

Rant While Watching Ep 11 (Not proofread and also sometimes just me screaming 😂) -

Before we even start this episode, I am so excited for it! xD 
- Sseung was a popular kid. And not SeokRyu being jealous without even realizing! 😂 
- "I have raised a monster." Girllll, we are thankful! xD 
- The milk is expiring today. Are we gonna get an answer today? I mean, we have to. HaeIn, you said episode 11 is gonna be a party! 
- "Are you Shrek?" Lol. I thought the same when I saw the color of the sheet mask. 
- The parents: ML's mother needs to talk, and now would be a good time. Or his dad. 
I don't know why I feel like they're gonna bring the "she is sick" storyline. They did show her forgetting things. But again, her husband is upset because he suspects cheating. I don’t know; at this point, I need an explanation! This circling around and not communicating is not working for me! 
- She is going to Africa? Did she not resign? Or is she just making it up? 
- Not him glancing at the family photo and the hurt on his face. 🥺 
- JHI speaking FRENCH. 🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭😭😭😭 
- The way he slept beside her with a small smile. ❤️ And her intently staring and touching his neck. And lol, why did he have to wake up? Lol. 😂 The cute awkwardness. I am here for it. 🤭 
- MoEum's entry in the episode starts with chaos. Lol. 
- "I was excited for nothing." Same, MoEum. Same. 😂 
- Her waiting for him to bring the milk and the expiration date. SHE LIKES HIM, Y'ALL! (I know we know, but we are getting that realization.) I am just excited. 🤭 
- Also, JHI's jawline. Let me take a moment to appreciate that. 🔥 
- MoEum again being so chaotic and running! Lol, girl, come on! 
- Two of my favorite men sitting together on a bench, enjoying their drinks, thinking about their awkward encounters. Lol. 🤭 
- Lol, they are dropping formalities, and I am smiling like an idiot! 
- So awkward. 😂 
- Finally, the milk is coming into play. Both of them are so restless. 
- "IT'S OVER!" No, it is not! 😭 
- They're gonna break the divorce news to him. He is gonna be sad. 
- Finally, her and her parents discussing cooking. It feels like a positive discussion. At least they are trying to understand her POV. It makes me happy to see them interacting like this. 
- Alien Kid. 😭 
- Lol, no, DanHo trying to not be alone with MoEum, but fate has other plans. 🤡😂 
- "Temporary kind of insanity." I need to use this phrase in my real life. 
- The long-awaited family dinner. *sigh* 
Dad is not beating around the bush. He went all in! 
- His face! He is so shook. 
- Flashback of parents fighting. Both of them were yelling at each other. Communication has been a problem from the start. 
- Him drinking alone. And SeokRyu picked him up. Hmmm. Sseung, don't take inspiration from your parents and just talk to her. 
- That heartfelt conversation he had. That hurt. That laugh. Damn! (JHI nailed this scene!!) 
- "Instead of being happy apart, I still wish they were happy together." I know this statement is wrong, but it is coming from a child who has seen his parents fight like dogs when he was 6 or 7. 
- Lol, not her pointing about the milk. This cat and mouse game! 😂 
- "Tell your mom and dad how you really feel." Sseung, do that. Out of three of y'all, at least one should do the right thing! 😭 
- "I did lean on you." Shut up, Sseung. This is no time for jokes. But do it again! 
- Okay, waiting period for a month. 
- "We didn't even have a chance to fight." 
"I am blaming myself." No, complete the conversation. Talk more. 
- She decided she will go to Africa. 
- SeokRyu talking on his behalf to mom. Hmm. I do think it will help, but it would have made a better impact if Sseung did it himself. 
- I love seeing MoEum work. Lol, DanHo saving the day. The whole comic part was over the top but fun. 😂 The dream made sense. 
- Lol, the ladies and the iconic bathhouse entry. 
- Alien kid and MoEum is sweet. ❤️ 
- Finally, him talking to his mom. Even though a bit passive-aggressive, but that's a start. 
- The family picture. It made me so emotional. ❤️😭 
- His mom is missing???!!! 
- It must be their anniversary! 
- IT IS!!! 
- I knew she was sick. They kept emphasizing her forgetting things. 
- Them reading her wishes. 😭 
- "Grab my hand. Let's go." ❤️❤️ 
- That hug. And finally, parents talking to each other. 
- And Sseung broke. TALK...TALK...TALK... 
- I am here for the family's heartfelt conversations. ❤️ 
- Piggyback ride. ❤️ 
“She is my wife. I will carry her.” You do that, sir. You do that! 😁😭❤️ 
- "Take a hint and stay out of it." Seok Ryu is speaking sense. Lol. 
- The lavender ladies reunion! 🫂💜 
- Lol, they are being so cute together, the parents. 🤌🏻 I was so invested in their story. 
- "When we took those apart as kids, a bunch of spots would come out." GIRLLLL! 😂😂😂😂 
- Him inviting her to a business trip. Interesting!!! 
- Girl, go with him! 😭 
- Lol, she is bored. xD 
- "That milk expires today, but my feelings for you won't spoil tomorrow or the day after." 😭😭🤌🏻🤌🏻❤️❤️ 
- Seok Ryu rushing to Sseung. ARE WE FINALLY GETTING A CONFESSION? YES, YES!! 
- Also, the location she was driving through is so scenic. 
- AND THE SUNFLOWER FIELD. EVERYONE STAY CALM. 
- THEY KISSED. DAMN!!! THEY KISSED. THEY KISSED!! 
- And that confession scene was cute. 
- "I don't think we need banana milk." NO, GIRL, WE DON'T! 😭 
- ANOTHER KISS!! ANOTHER KISSSSSSSSSS!! DAMN! 😭😭 

"Belated to Belated Realization!!" Such a fitting title. 

We got the party that we were promised! 🥺 And no preview again. If you haven't guessed, I loved the episode!

We weren't ready for this 😭

Lovely review! ❤️✨

Hi there ! Thank you for reading ! ❤️

The paralleled real life comparisons that this drama is giving some of us is lol suprisingly. We were here for Romcom and now reflecting on our lives. xD

Jokes apart, I agree with what you said too. This drama has such an impact if you relate to FL's character.

Also I hope you are doing well. ❤️ Burnouts are so real. But I do hope you are better than yesterday! ✨ Lots of love for acknowledging and communicating with me !

A beautiful review! ❤️

Hey hey ! Thank you for reading. ❤️

Lol I went out today so abit late to the party and also the episode was LONGGGGG. Hehe.

Thank you for the link ! I will watch it ! ✨

Rant while watching episode 10 (Not proofread) :

- Misuk knows more about her son than she does.
- The whole confrontation was too emotional. Now, I understand where her parents are coming from, but I still understand her decision not to tell them!
- Everyone is dealing with the news in their own way! I’m glad at least her mother acknowledged her struggles. Finally.
- The gazes!
- Off-topic: Also, JHI in that black denim and with that hairstyle! 🔥
- I like how Dad is being strict and also supportive in his own way!
- No, the lavender ladies gossiping.
- MoEum and SeokRyu’s friendship—I love it! How she is angry but maybe understands her best friend.
- That hug! She needed that. Between all the confrontation and explanations, she needed that hug. MoEum, I love you!
- Father and son bonding over SeokRyu. <3
- I love the friendship between the lavender ladies! At least they have each other to understand and their wavelengths are the same.
- Somebody give DongJin some good character development.
- DanHo <3
- Lol, nooooo! MoEum is strong! 😂
- I love their chemistry. There is a certain level of comfort despite them being sort of chaotic.
- No, it’s not me and my friend's story. DanHo is smart, MoEum. It’s a popular trope among these friends. Lol. 😂
- But I’m glad MoEum is sharing with him. She kept her strong face in front of Seok-Ryu but she needed that!
- “You can cry here!” Lol, if someone tells me that, I might just do that 🤭
- DanHo is such a positive second lead. I am amazed at how sorted his head is even though I’m sure he must have his fair share of sufferings.
- DanHo opening up too! This is such a productive and emotional conversation.
- “Why are you holding back?” and that tear. Damn!
- THEY KISSED. THEY KISSED. OMG! MoEum, you go girl! I CAN’T BELIEVE SHE KISSED HIM 😂
- And she is shocked too, like me. Actually, both of them.
- Damn girl!! You didn’t need to do that. 😂😂 That is not what happens after a kiss. Headshot!
- “What’s the point of running away if you live next door?” EXACTLY.
- I don’t get the deal with Sseung’s mother. Are they talking about retirement?
- Ummm, right, so they’re sort of firing her. I see. I see.
- Finally, both of the leads on screen. Lol, I missed them.
- Damn boy! Shut up! I know you are upset, but you are way out of line!
- “When things are really tough, you lean on the people closest to you!” Yes, that is true, but you gotta sort your own head before you share. And NO ONE IS OBLIGED TO SHARE ANYTHING IF THEY DON’T WANT TO—not even to parents or childhood friends!
- “If I’m hurting, you’d all be hurting with me!” This line is personally so relatable to me! *sigh*
- Sseung turns into a romantic conversation. Damn 😂
- And she ran away. Lol. They have the deepest conversation and then get to their bickering side. This duality!
- Finally, Mom and Dad are having a conversation with each other. Them somehow blaming each other made me sad. And SeokRyu overhearing this! I guess actions have consequences.
- Lol, not MoEum hiding 😂 Come on girl!!!
- Alien Kid outing her future mom...lol 😂😂
- “Deep meditation and self-reflection.” SeokRyu is me. Lol. Not a great trait to run away, but sometimes it works.
- HE PICKED HER UP. LOL, I’m not supposed to swoon at this. But damn! 🔥🤭
- Did he just throw her in water?!!!!
- I guess she needed that! To finally open up! SHOUT SEOK-RYU! Tell them. Tell them!!!!!
- “I wasn’t angry at you. I was mad at myself.” Sseung, then take the anger out on yourself. Why yell at her? Bullshit, but I love you. (Moving on...)
- Finally, she broke down. I have never wanted a character more to voice out her sufferings more than her. Fuck, why am I crying. Damnnnn!!!
- Not them forgetting everything and drinking banana milk. Fuck 😂😂 The duality!
- Them fighting over the phone and somehow ending on Sseung’s underwear. Peak comedy 😂😂
- “Call them and I will stay by your side.” THANK YOU. ❤️
- So they aren’t bringing the terminal illness trope back. *dancey dancey dance dance* .Glad that was just to show how much she has endured!
- THAT HUG!!
- Hug him back! Hug him! Hug him!!
- That smile. Sseung (JHI) <3
- Not Dad simping over Mom. Damn 😂 GIVE ME THEIR LOVE STORY. I NEED TO SEE IT. SO INVESTED. And dancing off!
- Aaaah, I see!
- Not him going back. Damn. I feel sad.
- A surprise party. Lol, noice.
- Lol, they’re messing up the party too. I love it 😂
- Not them blaming him for the cheesy idea. Damn 😂 *bombastic side eye*
- Dong Jin. Lol, he was cute.
- “My stomach might explode.” Too early to be making jokes, girl 😂😂
- The family bickering together was my favorite part. ❤️ Glad they sorted it out.
- Honestly, Sseung’s parents need to sit and talk.
- DIVORCE??!!!!
- I like this ex. He gets the hint. I know they both loved each other, but sometimes things go wrong. It’s okay! :)
- Glad SeokRyu opened up too. Closure for both of them!
- HE IS LOOKING SO GOOD IN THAT SUIT.
- Also, them bickering in the mornings feels so normal! Love it!
- “Don’t do withering all alone. Tell me if you have something to say!”
- Sseung giving her a proper closure. I was upset with him, but chuck it. He is ❤️
- “I am more petty, immature, and impatient than you think! But this is right!”
- Lol, not him being impatient when they are talking 😂
- The way he put the jacket on her. I have seen this before. Fight for My Way, I think. But a lovely scene. Loved the whole episode!!

Bear in the Cave to Mouth of the Cave. Let's acknowledge the thoughtfulness of the titles of the episodes!

Ep 10 gave closure to a lot of story arcs and paved the way for the new romance and drama! Felt so cathartic! They handled this beautifully!

Preview - ????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do episodic rants here and there but not as detailed as LND. 😅 I did it for previous episodes too. Lol!

Great idea ? Umm yes , feels good but the pauses in between 🙈

Thank you for reading ❤️✨

Lol thank you for reading! I can't seem to keep it all inside me xD

Thank you for reading it ! :))

As much as I want the 'Romcom' , I am happy with that they did with the illness trope ! Still not happy with the introduction of trope but execution was good!

Can't wait for the next episode! ✨

Rant While Watching Ep 9(Not proofread and long. Lol I was upset at some parts but I am fine now) -

- Not me having a mini meltdown because Netflix dropped the episode 20 minutes late. Lol.
- Ep starts with her ex. Ummm, he seems sweet. I won’t lie, that’s was a good proposal.
- Okay, so she has stomach cancer.
- Back to present: Her ignoring Sseung calls. Her panicking that his father would know the truth, makes sense.
- Sseung makes an entry with the car. And while being this frantic. Lol, it was cool. Such a hero entry.
- “You could acknowledge me.” NOOOOOO (I am being petty but still No)
- Yes, she will go home with him. You can go back to where you came from! Regards! Also, Seok-Ryu, thank you!
- Again, the transitions from past to present and vice versa are very smooth.
- So her ex was there for her during the whole recovery process.
- She’s being surprised because he opened the gate for her. 😂
- “You treat me like a servant. This princess treatment is bewildering to me.” Wow 😂
- Someone tell him it’s not a competition.
- Past: The whole convo with her mom. *sigh*
- Not her reassuring herself! Damn! I felt that!
- Sseung in his jealous era! Lol, serving! 🤌🏻🔥 Also, those arms are distracting!
- Mo-Eum being the supportive friend. Lol 😂
- And him admitting he was jealous. At least he is self-aware.
- Mo-Eum is good at geography? 😂
- Lol, you’ve aged too. YOU LYING GIRL. HE HASN’T 🤌🏻😭
- Off topic but Mo-Eum and Sseung are my dream team. Where is DanHo? We need him here. I need him here.
- Him standing outside his house with that smile. My heart 😭
- “Names are important for everything. Cancer sounds scary. Flower, moon, star. It would have been better if it had a brighter and more cheerful name.” This made me sad.
- Not her family ignoring her.
- Her mom needs to shut up! I know her heart is in the right place but that’s not how you treat your adult child! I initially thought she was coming on board but no. *Sigh* Honestly, I would be pissed too. (And before people come at me, I come from an Asian household too.)
- Lol, they are on a ‘date’. Let me delulu myself 😂
- His smile while watching her eat is everything!
- Not her making room for more food. And so proudly. Omg, I love her 😂😂
- “I must be crazy about her.” YES SIR YOU ARE!!
- Oh, she isn’t well. I get it now. I feel bad for making that joke above.
- Dong-Jin is gonna be scammed. I can feel it 😂
- Washing machine blasting. Lol, I have never seen that 😂
- Also, the way ML’s father grabbed that moment. Wow! 😂
- A very cute and wholesome moment! Yes, I am very interested in their story as well.
- His dad is talking very cryptically. Just tell us what happened already.
- “Do you want some ramyeon?” Lol, the music that played. They both are grabbing their moments.
- Them eating together and talking in retrospective. Yes, give us more!! Felt nice!
- Sseung bringing her all the meds. My boy is gonna be heartbroken.
- Lol, that milk. Lol." My life depends on milk". *OUR
- The scene with the plant. Lol. It was sweet. The way he was so worried about it 🙈
- Seeing her smiling talking about food is ❤️
- NOT HIM AGAIN!
- That playground is special. Don’t let them cry there. And me too!
- “Maybe it’s not too late!” GIRLLLLLLLLLLL
- I understand you are going through a lot and HJ being near reminds you of happy times or how he can do the right things like last time. BUT NOOO!
- “Even though I am here.” Yeah “Even though I told you how I feel.” Yeah. Yeah!! YEAH!! YEAHHH???!!!!!!
- “People become the most vulnerable and honest when they are sick.” But you ain’t my love! I love Seok-Ryu but this  unintentional/intentional hurt directed towards him isn’t right. Like no, you ain’t being honest. You are confused. Yes. (Understandable) But still NOO. This isn’t right. And even if you want to let him go, do it gently! Like yes, it was cruel and he is right!
- No, you ain’t deciding his feelings for you.
- I know why she is doing this. But idk, I was expecting more from her!
- I am glad he walked out of that conversation!
- Mo-Eum zooming that picture. We saw that girl xD
- Not her fixing herself before meeting Dan-Ho.
- Dan-Ho on screen is making me happy ❤️
- Lol, their bickering/interaction?! is cute.
- What’s with the spoon!!
- Not Dan-Ho also zooming in on her and Mo-Eum’s picture. Just date already.
- Good luck Dan-Ho 😂
- Sseung as CEO or boss. Lol, I would also go and come back only with answers.
- Him and her mom. <3
- “Throw that milk out.” My heart. Practicing Zen........
- His face. I can’t take it!!
- *sigh*
- So he didn’t cheat on her. Okay!!
- “This goddamn depression. Please snap out of it!” I am getting upset.
- So she rejected Sseung and her ex-fiance too!
- The way she was honest to her ex about rejection was nice. I was hoping she would do the same to Sseung! Like, I still think that wasn’t fair to him!
- Dan-Ho and her daughter ❤️
- I love how Mo-Eum gets happy seeing her alien kid!
- The kid hanging out with Lavender Gang. Lol, so cool. xD
- Dong-Jin, you are a brat baby!
- Not him burning the paper to make a statement and messing up. Lol.
- Sseung is a good boss! My manager needs to see this episode. xD
- The awkward flirting while the child sleeps. I am seated. Give me more!
- Her taking care of him ❤️
- “How are you always there when I’m sick?”
- The cold air.
- “I am not going to call you anymore.” 😭😭
- Him seeing the reports accidentally! The preview scene!! Not him finding out like this!!
- She being so casual about it. Again, I get where she is coming from. It’s a bit overwhelming for both of them, I guess.
- Not both the moms overhearing the conversation. This is not supposed to end well.
- THAT HUG!!
- “Tbh the first person I wanted to call was Seung-Hyo...” THIS WHOLE MONOLOGUE. Fuck, I know the girl upset me earlier with her choice of words but I do get her! Like she has been through a lot! Hostile work environment, cancer , overbearing parents. Give this woman a break.
But I’m glad the cat is out of the bag. Let’s see how the parents and others handle the situation.

"DARKNESS IN LIFE" TO "LIGHT OF LIFE"

Compared to the previous episodes, this one feels heavy and somehow so real. I don’t want it to be relatable, but somehow it is! *sigh*

Preview - It looks positive. But the episode was a different ride. I may come back and rejoice in the preview later.

Thank you to those who read this. ❤️

Yes I did ! And I loved the movie adaptation! ❤️

Same. I felt the ending was rushed and a bit out of character.

I wasn't disappointed too but I was maybe expecting more. Idk. But definitely a special watch for me! I adored both the Kohei and Taichi ❤️🤌🏻