This was my favorite episode thus far. Last week I hoped that writer-nim was done with laying the foundation of M&A work and would pivot to more personal stories and he came through (for me, anyway).
Right off the bat, in the 1st ten minutes we discover that both Jun-ho and Min-jeong share similar stories - lazy siblings always looking for the fast path to money, I know romance is presumably off the table since he's married, but I wouldn't mind if it happened. That wife is no good.
And FINALLY, the writer/director are beginning to let Min-jeong escape out of her shell and Kwon Yu-ri's character will be a catalyst. We got to see just how attractive the character of Kwak Min-yeong can be if they get her out of those boring, masculine suits. I was afraid they were going for the Ellen DeGeneres lesbian type reveal. The scene at the clothing store was perfect - no words spoken as Min-jeong pores through the "Sale" rack, looking at price tags and still afraid to try something on until the saleswoman encouraged her. And I could have cried watching her struggle with her old beat-up canvas suitcase while the men (including the intern) all had modern hard-shell versions.
That's why I love this drama - so many ways the director and production team SHOW the viewer something relevant without TELLING us.
● Jun-ho’s Sunbae is played by Lee Sung Jae (we’ve only heard his voice thus far). I’m not familiar with the actor but he’s pretty well known in Korea.
● In case you were wondering (I was), 50 Billion Korean Won = $34+ Million US Dollars
● According to JTBC website, “Anna Park” is Jun-ho’s wife and Oh-woon is Jun-ho’s daughter. I guess it's possible that Anna was previously married to the brother, but there's no reason for the drama to maintain that secret and keep the viewer guessing. I think she betrayed Jun-ho, but we'll find out eventually.
What is with the egg thing everyone is mentioning on Viki? Did I missed something in one of the episodes 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Not sure what's on Viki, but it might be related to the scene at Subway where Jun-ho orders a number of egg mayo subs and Min-jeong immediately texts him with her preferred sandwich.
Lee Je Hoon is my favourite Korean actor and I've watched everything he's been in but after reading this dramas…
Do you watch dramas because of the actors? or the story?
I know nothing about Lee Je Hoon, but his performance captivates me. However, apparently very different from his Taxi Driver character. This drama is more about revenge, but the battle is fought over money, not violence.
So episode 10 ending... Im kinda thinking that maybe its not the dad and its just framed that it is... but at…
I admit that I'm still back on Ep. 8, but I have felt (well, truthfully, hoped) from the beginning that Dad was somehow injured and is suffering from amnesia. Based on comments, I'll still hold on to that thought/hope.
No he can't negotiate and work alone because he doesn't know everything and also except the intern everyone in…
According to JTBC web site, she IS his wife. Her name is Anna Park. To be revealed - what was her relationship with Jun-ho's brother?? something more than "sister-in-law", apparently. I don't like her.
Oh that's a surprise, I was expecting it to be another long ep!
I checked the JTSB schedule and Episode 6 will be much longer. I'm hoping that after they wrap up WIND, we will see the beginning of Jun-ho's plan for revenge. But heck, maybe it will be nothing more than the wife showing up. Either way, I expect the end of Ep. 6 (halfway mark) to be a pivot to the long stories - Jun-hos plan for revenge and the ongoing battle for control of Sanin.
Episode 5 was a bit shorter than usual (1 hour 5 minutes) and almost 100% focused on the newest "deal" that Jun-ho must accomplish.
Some lovely scenes in Japan, but lots of dialogue was a mixture of Japanese, Korean and English. I wish Viki didn't eliminate the Korean sub-titles when characters were speaking Japanese.
I'm ready for the deal-making to end and the battle for control of Sanin to begin.
Is she really his wife? I personally thought it was his brother’s wife and he was trying to take care of his…
The JTBC web site specifically states that Anna Park is "Juno-ho's wife". And that the young girl is "Jun-ho's daughter".
Their story could go in a variety of directions and based on current dialogue (ep 1-4), the photos and the scene at the columbarium, the one that will make the most sense is that she cheated on Jun-ho w/the brother and the daughter is not his. But that's pure guess and lots more to be revealed, I'm sure.
Jun-ho's wife: According to JTBC website, the woman/child in Ep. 3 are actually. . . .his wife and daughter.
Wife's name is "Anna Park".
Side note: Rumors (which may mean nothing) from Episode 1: "It is rumored that Mr. Yun is the heir." "The Chairman has a secret daughter and he will marry her off to Mr. Yun and that is why he won't pass ownership to his children".
I'm currently at the 2nd episode and the current Chairman gives me creepy vibes? Is he a good person or is it…
He's good.
One reason I like this drama is that the writer/director doesn't spell everything out for the viewer. A lazy writer would have a third person(s) making comments like: The Chairman is trying to maintain his youth; he doesn't realize that times have changed; desires to hold onto his comfort zone; etc.
instead, the viewer watches: (i) many examples of Chairman appearing health-conscious (hiking, injections, back massage) (ii) asking the young female doctor to writer her name in Chinese characters (very old-school) (iii) Resists innovation (I'm not sure we have ever seen him using a computer or smart phone?); eating at neighborhood noodle houses with his old friend Lee. (iv) he doesn't lead meetings or conduct press conferences (meetings are almost all one-on-one)
At one time he was definitely married (according to former co-workers) and he continues to claim to be married.
Writer-nim is clearly playing some tricks on the viewer with introduction of woman/child scene. I fully expect the wife to show up in the last episode - perhaps even the last few minutes of the last episode.
so episode 4 was fineeeeeeeeeee .... I really liked the description of human predictability ... that was nice…
Pretty sure the child and his mother (?) are in somewhere tropical (Hawaii?) based on the decor. Based on photos in the (columbarium) she is somehow related to his brother that committed suicide - perhaps wife, perhaps a sister? He called him "hyeong)" [older brother].
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Right off the bat, in the 1st ten minutes we discover that both Jun-ho and Min-jeong share similar stories - lazy siblings always looking for the fast path to money, I know romance is presumably off the table since he's married, but I wouldn't mind if it happened. That wife is no good.
And FINALLY, the writer/director are beginning to let Min-jeong escape out of her shell and Kwon Yu-ri's character will be a catalyst. We got to see just how attractive the character of Kwak Min-yeong can be if they get her out of those boring, masculine suits. I was afraid they were going for the Ellen DeGeneres lesbian type reveal. The scene at the clothing store was perfect - no words spoken as Min-jeong pores through the "Sale" rack, looking at price tags and still afraid to try something on until the saleswoman encouraged her. And I could have cried watching her struggle with her old beat-up canvas suitcase while the men (including the intern) all had modern hard-shell versions.
That's why I love this drama - so many ways the director and production team SHOW the viewer something relevant without TELLING us.
● Jun-ho’s Sunbae is played by Lee Sung Jae (we’ve only heard his voice thus far). I’m not familiar with the actor but he’s pretty well known in Korea.
● In case you were wondering (I was), 50 Billion Korean Won = $34+ Million US Dollars
● According to JTBC website, “Anna Park” is Jun-ho’s wife and Oh-woon is Jun-ho’s daughter. I guess it's possible that Anna was previously married to the brother, but there's no reason for the drama to maintain that secret and keep the viewer guessing. I think she betrayed Jun-ho, but we'll find out eventually.
I know nothing about Lee Je Hoon, but his performance captivates me. However, apparently very different from his Taxi Driver character. This drama is more about revenge, but the battle is fought over money, not violence.
Ratings are high in Korea.
https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/trailer/pr10011777/pm10070136/vo10831545/view
Some lovely scenes in Japan, but lots of dialogue was a mixture of Japanese, Korean and English. I wish Viki didn't eliminate the Korean sub-titles when characters were speaking Japanese.
I'm ready for the deal-making to end and the battle for control of Sanin to begin.
Their story could go in a variety of directions and based on current dialogue (ep 1-4), the photos and the scene at the columbarium, the one that will make the most sense is that she cheated on Jun-ho w/the brother and the daughter is not his. But that's pure guess and lots more to be revealed, I'm sure.
Wife's name is "Anna Park".
Side note: Rumors (which may mean nothing) from Episode 1: "It is rumored that Mr. Yun is the heir." "The Chairman has a secret daughter and he will marry her off to Mr. Yun and that is why he won't pass ownership to his children".
Personally, I wasn't impressed with the wife.
One reason I like this drama is that the writer/director doesn't spell everything out for the viewer. A lazy writer would have a third person(s) making comments like: The Chairman is trying to maintain his youth; he doesn't realize that times have changed; desires to hold onto his comfort zone; etc.
instead, the viewer watches:
(i) many examples of Chairman appearing health-conscious (hiking, injections, back massage)
(ii) asking the young female doctor to writer her name in Chinese characters (very old-school)
(iii) Resists innovation (I'm not sure we have ever seen him using a computer or smart phone?); eating at neighborhood noodle houses with his old friend Lee.
(iv) he doesn't lead meetings or conduct press conferences (meetings are almost all one-on-one)
Writer-nim is clearly playing some tricks on the viewer with introduction of woman/child scene. I fully expect the wife to show up in the last episode - perhaps even the last few minutes of the last episode.
Great episode, however.