Kannadin

I think it's probably gonna be an open ending. I mean with all that's left to be resolved:
The current king needs to be ejected + the Minister of Defense + Lord Cheon + Eun Ho being crowned not crowned since his father ascended the throne thanks to the coup - though it's not entirely clear if he truly took part in it - the friendship which is bound to go down in flame need to be repaired by the end of the show, we still don't know who committed the murder since it appears it's not Lord Cheon nor the Minister of Defense so maybe the former crown prince who knows... They've got 5 episodes to do all that... but since the pacing of this drama is all over the place, I honestly don't think they'll be able to do that and then some in a timely manner.

To be fair, Jae On did show signs of being attracted to Eun Ho, but this show doesn't care about the romance it promised to attract viewers and the friendship of the innkeepers. NOPE. This show cares more about all the ANGST and DRAMA.

So if you had any hope in that area... I suggest you put them to rest, otherwise you're gonna turn like me: extremely bitter. It's Our Blooming Youth all over again.

Currently watching episode 11, by bites of 15 minutes interlaced with surfing online.
NOT. GONNA.DROP.
I'm close to the finish line. Hate to drop shows when I'm so close to the end.

EDIT: ALSO I can't bear to watch Lord Cheon. F*** Ass***
Want to see die already. Too much time spent with him.

Let's cross our fingers for the next episode... They're hinting at some "passionate night" in her very grey and depressing apartment so I sure hope they're gonna up their game next week ^^

The simple fact that he's his father's son meant his love story was doomed from the start. Of course he doesn't know how evil his father is... nor that basically his father is responsible for the death of the two most important people in Deok Su's life. But more importantly I fear that Jun Hwa believes Mae Hwa is responsible for Deok Su's mother's death and is the one who is going to order her murder... If so, he's definitely going to cross a line he won't be able to cross back... The way I see it, not only his love is doomed... but also his friendship... with literally everyone.
Though I'm definitely VERY MUCH hoping I'm wrong on that.

That's how it was advertised but yeah it doesn't fit the bill.

Can't blame you. I'm gonna see this one to the end but I understand if you drop it... They're upping the angst, and they didn't deliver on their romance promise, Eun Ho still doesn't know Deok Su is a girl, and Jun Hwa is turning evil next episode. The fun has definitely left this drama so... Yeah.

Still hasn't today... Haven't watched the episode but the preview gave it away so nope. They're gonna drag it to the end... And we're getting heavy angst tomorrow...

I was just about to type the same. That was SO BADASS. I Swoooooooooooooooned 😍😍😍

Yeah... I don't know if I'll be able to finish this episode today... They're SO embarassing. I'm dying of second hand embarrassment and squirming like the miserable worm that I am.

I yeah sorry... Gotta edit that post ^^

Well. Yeon Soo kissed her... And they're both very into it on Kang Hee's bed ... I won't describe the scene in details but let's just say that Yeon Seo really took the offensive on that one. For once he called the shots.

BUT based on the preview... They're together not together next week. I don't get these two.

So just started episode 8 and I'm not really sure I'm going to survive this episode... I'm cringing very bad right now. It's good cringe... BUt I pause every minute, literally.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Jun Hwa is turning to the bad side and something happens to Mae Hwa.
Jun Hwa... You're love story is doomed, you're siding with the wrong person, and you're flushing your friendship with Eun Ho down the toilet. WTF ARE YOU DOING???!!!
You were my favorite character and now you're turning NASTY. I'm HEART BROKEN!

Preview for ep 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbfXLBMIqTI

SO...
Didn't watch episode 5 yet nor episode 6.

But I saw THAT ending.

I'm SO going to catch up now.

Yeah see that's the issue. The close-up only works if the kiss is good. If it's not, it breaks the magic... And honestly both these actors... I mean I love them individually, but I've never seen good kisses for any of them esp. Lee Joon Hyuk. From afar, it looked like one of these fake deep kiss that are in all k drama. Moving the mouth into nothing to give the illusion of a deep kiss, with slightly open lips and clenching teeth BUT you're not fooling me. I'm French, we're professionals here. If there's no tongue, that's not a kiss, that's a peck, that doesn't count.

BUT... You know, maybe we'll get at least one proper kiss. Crossing my fingers. Now that When The Phone Rings has set a standard, I sure hope other actors follow suit. GOTTA BE PROFESIONNALS GUYS! LOOK AT THE MASTERS!

Sure! Will Do ^^... But I switch between dramas so now It's probably stuck for at least 2 weeks 🤣
Also Signal Season 2: HELLLLLLLLL YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

Hmm.. I'd rather they don't do any close-up... Kiss looks pretty tame from afar as far as I'm concerned so a close up would break the magic...
Well no K drama can top the kisses in When The Phone Rings so now every time I see one I'm going to compare it to that drama. I've been spoiled...

Just finished episode 4.
Still very enjoyable. It's a melo but it's not overly dark or anything. I was bracing myself a bit given the comments I saw but as usual, the negativity is disproportionate compared to the reality of the drama. There's some angst but not THAT much.
Yes Kang Hee is flawed but there's 8 episodes left. If she was perfect from the get go, what would be the point of watching this? Also she defends herself so of course people are quick to judge, whereas Yeon Soo literally lets everyone walk over all over him except when it concerns Kang Hee... SO obviously he's easier to root for... BUT somebody who's basically a doormat in all aspects of his life except for his love interest also has to work on himself. I won't go into a lengthy explanation as I did 2 weeks ago but in short: Being too kind can also be a curse for people who are close to you, that kindness can turn pretty cruel to your partner on the long run.

Anyway, I was thinking of catching up after episode 8 had aired but my faith is back, gonna catch up this weekend. My mistake for being swayed by comments. I tell myself repeatedly that you should never fully trust them but I still fall into that trap everytime.

I don't mind age gaps... But these two are almost 20 years apart... Not a fan of this pairing... Can't we have actors that are closer in age? Either cast an actress who is at least in her 40s or replace Lee Jun Jae with an actor who's 10 years younger at least... UNLESS their age difference plays a role in the story... which doesn't seem to be the case based on the synopsis.

Just started episode 4 and saw some scenes of episode 5 but I saw your comment and you're so right about the father. WHERE THE HELL IS HE? Isn't he his job to protect his daughter against these nasty judgmental people?
Nope. Dude doesn't care AND is friends with the same people who bullied his own daughter. Talk about a betrayal. No wonder she wants nothing to do with him. Yeon Soo doesn't deserve what he's getting from Kang Hee... BUT he sure is not worth living in that place either.