Kathryn_51

"King the Land" is in Netflix Global Top 10 (Non-English). Well done!

"Even if we go full soap opera here with the plot and say one baby was stolen at birth or some other nonsense, she would have been knowing she was having twins and talked about it before/the loss of a child, or something to that accord. "

EVERY soap opera in the United states (both nighttime and daytime) has included at least one never-before-seen-or-heard-of-child that appears out of nowhere. And the reason that the mother and/or father never mentioned it on screen prior to that appearance is. . . . drum roll. . . it was simply too painful to talk about.

I am fully on the twin bandwagon now - half brothers with the same car and suits won't cut it. But as a twin mom, I'm a biased, of course. If we see In Ok go into her bedroom, open up a jewelry box or something and look inside and pull out a photo - put a fork in it because it is done. 😊

I'm looking forward to finding out the answer regardless of what it may be - I'm just happy that JH has a backstory, mysterious as it may be at this time. Again, thanks for the info - I'm going to be spending this week (since nothing else is airing mid-week) re-watching early episodes.

Sorry this took too long. I was looking for the web site that I researched long ago re: registration of marriage in Korea.

In Korea, a couple registers w/two witnesses at a government office and once the paperwork is completed/submitted/approved - they are legally married. A ceremony or officiant is not required. Here is the best link I could find:

https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/south-korea/family/marriage-partnerships/marriage-registration

In the US, requirements differ by state, but the couple fills out paperwork to get a license to marry and then once the ceremony is conducted, witnesses and the officiant sign the marriage certificate - and it is the marriage certificate that is sent to the local government office. I checked my local jurisdiction using my own last name and it was easily found , together with hubby's name and wedding date, on the government website. The certificate itself is private.

I'm pretty sure that if someone searches for Yeon Do's name in the registry, they will be able to determine if they did - or did not - register. Right now, I don't see the writers going down that path, but we shall see. 😊

Wow, I thought I was keeping track of drama even if I didn’t watch immediately upon release (late at night on Viki) but then I checked the dates and I was heavily invested in Secret Romantic Guesthouse and Bora! Deborah in April and May. I definitely missed whatever speculation/theorizing took place here on MDL re: JH, but good to know I got the “adoption” angle correct.
During my deep dive yesterday, I thought I had read every article and watched every video but definitely did not see JEJ’s interview regarding his character and “secret”. Will have to do more searching. This actually makes me happy because it means the character isn’t a mere plot device – and we will eventually learn his back-story and that will explain some of his motivation.
I started to re-watch earlier episodes over the weekend (apparently the hot kiss in Ep. 1 Korean preview was a big deal!) and also noticed the matching suits/cars, etc. TK was an absolute prick to JH in the elevator before he even knew his connection to Yeon Doo (although he put it together soon thereafter). But if it means anything, I don’t see half brothers (same father, different moms). I see twins. They are the same age, after all. (You may recall, I’m a mother of boy/girl twins). Heh, I wonder if we are going to get a same birth date episode. TK surrounded by family, JH alone. Time will tell.
Another hint: JH was a featured speaker at the unwed mother show, talking about how to be financially independent – a reflection on what happened with his mother? Since apparently there IS a mystery to be revealed regarding JH (thank you for that info!!), I might start a discussion topic on him so I can collect info all in one place and keep it off the main board.
Another (and my last) trigger warning: I’ve been shipping JH and SJ from the very first episode, but stayed quiet because I’m not up for a war on the forum. They will be together, they will be redeemed, and chances are good they will have a baby. I like all four couples (five if younger sister/brother are included) and believe all will get a happy ending, but JH/SJ’s journey is the one with the most twists and turns and therefor the most interesting (to me).
Thanks again for the explanations and little factoids.

"JH: sperm donor (not father) of jinjja, possible bro of tk, half is most likely since i think inok would have remembered that otherwise lmao"

Where the hell did THAT come from (the bro part)??

However, you are kinda sort going down a path similar to me. Trigger warning: I am a big fan of Jung Eui Jae and his portrayal of JH. Of the entire cast, JH is the only one with NO family, NO history, NO backstory other than became a star investor and then internet influencer.

Is the character (one of only four main characters) merely a plot device with no story or information that tells the viewer why he is so cold and calculating?? Maybe. What a waste of story/character if true since the writers have done a pretty decent job of explaining everyone else's family history and motivations.

I did a deep dive on the internet today - only a handful of cryptic hints re: JH character. I'm thinking maybe orphanage/foster homes/no love as a child.

Which is why I'm curious how you came up with the half bro of TK.

When I get a few minutes later today, I'll look it up again. The drama "Love in Contract" involved issue of "registered" marriages, legal divorce, and "weddings" w/out registration.

I've noticed that both YD and Ji Myeong have occasionally worn much "looser" clothes around their belly area so perhaps they are gradually making the transition. Even so, if the official synopsis (KBS TV) is accurate, the show will eventually show childbirth so they need to get moving w/the timeline!

Thanks! I love viewers that pay attention to the small details - let's the viewer know that the writers/director are paying attention.

It's a plot device for bringing TK and YD closer. Plot devices don't need to make sense.

If they are redeemed, they don't get punished. Unless they commit serious crimes (embezzlement, securities fraud, etc) I predict there will be a path to redemption.

The writers have a purpose for keeping them from registering. Perhaps it is to give SJ/JH a potential weapon??Or perhaps writers are holding back so that when they make the decision to register it is because they finally commit to each other. Frankly, I'm bored by YD's treatment of TK - it's too much like American soap operas where characters do, say and think ridiculous things simply because the writers have to stretch out the inevitable. I'm going to be disappointed if they don't register until YD is in the delivery room!

It's inevitable - and she will get pregnant. So will begin her (and possibly his) redemption arc.

A different way of looking at it: are marriage registrations public? Answer: yes. So, if their names don't show up, they aren't registered.

Ever since I read (back in October 2022) that In-soo would be joining the cast, this has been on my watchlist. In the poster above, he is the counter making the big leap in the center. 😄

I started it three days ago and am enjoying it thus far (Episode 3).

Agree. For example, Viewer doesn’t know who the little girl is (during piano scenes) but reading the MDL synopsis, I guess she was little sister of 18th life FL. The show isn’t as fun as I expected, but it’s watchable☺️

That was my impression as well😄

First we lost power while I was watching early this am then when power returned — no cable, internet or Wi-Fi. Finally gave up and watched on my itty-bitty phone. Fun episode but will need to re-watch to enjoy some of the location shoots.

Definitely my type of rom-com and I hope the requisite kdrama “toilet” scene is now over and done😄

Can you identify the university and/or the degree he received? It is clear from the robe design and cap style that it was much higher than simply undergraduate.

tvN confirmed today that the character making the big leap in the official poster is the newest counter and my fave: Yoo In Soo. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄