Kathryn_51

He called the finance guy to confirm - is he supposed to mis-trust everyone EXCEPT Tae Ho?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

They were late today - but that meant I could re-watch the critical scenes twice w/out subs.

I've always figured that Hyo Shim would beg TM to help and Tae Min would once again ride to her rescue (in this case, TH). But haven't watched today w/subs, so might be wrong.

I don't believe he has the evidence yet?? Director Park supposedly has it?

I stopped watching along about Episode 6 - mainly because of holiday weekends but realized recently that I never returned. Saw that it was still on my "currently watching" list and decided to check out comments/reviews before taking another look.

Thank you for your articulate analysis because it helps me understand why I never returned - the repetitive and/or slow motion scenes and two beautiful people do not create a unique story. There was simply nothing unique about this romance.

Are you still missing subs? Yes, they slept together and she told him it was no big deal - rather a rotten thing to say when she was the one who pounced. He was hurt. I understand that on a weekender, sex is off-screen. But also, my take is that there is no point in writing a story where a couple HAS off-screen sex unless there are going to be future consequences.

Methinks Mi-rim will be pregnant.😍

The whole point of chaebol companies is that the founding family does indeed have enormous control, even if publicly traded, because they own large majority of the stock in the parent company and likely 100% of many of their subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are not publicly traded - and therefor quite easy to sell off to raise cash. So, that part of the story is finally beginning to make sense.

Great point. Stomach cancer is treatable if caught early enough.

lol, I sped through the raw and now that subs are up, I don't have the heart to watch. Maybe later today. 🙁

An epilogue would be nice - but they need to start moving out of the studio so that the next weekender can begin to film. TRHC was way behind and still filming 4-5 days before the last weekend air date, but much of it was on location (restaurants, airport, wedding, etc). The "in-studio" scenes were bare-bones (family photo scene, etc) and many of the bedrooms, apartments, etc were unused (probably dismantled) for at least 2 weeks before that.

And if they want the highest ratings - they need to go for the wedding, right?

Another possibility is a stand-alone filler "episode" where the main actors summarize the various stories thus far and give teasers about the future episodes. They did this with Alchemy of Souls (Part 1) (an entire weekend delay) because they were still doing the CGI work.

Oh well, as I said - this is pure speculation by someone on Namu Wiki which gets some of its gossip/rumors from netizens.

A good weekend drama has a variety of stories and characters. I also like Hyo Jun and Mi-rim. 😊

Latest speculation (and I do mean SPECULATION) from Namu Wiki is that a 51st episode will be added so that the drama ends on a Sunday. I have no idea if this is even remotely possible, but it would make sense since Sunday episodes are always higher rated than Saturday.

Well, sorta but kinda not really exactly correct. The "video" is the planned TVLive investigation report, NOT the "footage from the accident" because THAT is in the hands of Director Park or grandmama. However, combined with the facts described by the former detective, the evidence would look damning for TM's father - who at this point is obviously (to me) not the real culprit.

Based on ig photos, I think one or both TM/SK might be headed to Daegwallyeong Pass this weekend.😊😊😊

Background:
TVLive was preparing an “investigative” report regarding the accident at Daegwallyeong Pass. It never aired publicly but TVLive still has the video. It’s likely that it mentions that on the night of the accident, TM’s father left the house and his whereabouts were unknown (this is based on earlier conversation between TM and the reporter).

TM proposed marriage to Su-kyung, knowing that if she agreed, TVLive would not air the investigation reports. Furthermore, TM believes Su-kyung only cares being the wife of a conglomerate (chaebol) owner.

Tae Ho attempted to bribe the TVLive reporter to hand over the video. BOOM.

THEREFORE, Tae Min wants the video destroyed because it may include information regarding his father. Tae Min’s Proposed Deal:
1. TVLive must destroy the video and never speaks of or look into the Daegwallyeong Pass accident again. In exchange. . .
2. TM and Su-kyung will continue to be married as a Chaebol couple (but there will be no children and she should “find another man”) AND TM will “give” Taesan Cosmetics and Taesan Hotels to TVLive.

Su-kyung says NO DEAL because becoming the wife of a chaebol owner was never her goal and now she realizes the Daegwallyeong Pass investigation is the reason he proposed marriage in the first place.

You're welcome. 😊😊😊

My favoretist kdrama star is Yoo In Soo, but this might be difficult for this fan to watch:.

"Yoo In Soo, who starred in hit dramas “All of Us Are Dead,” “Alchemy of Souls,” and “The Good Bad Mother,” will be playing the role of Assistant Manager Go who is the photo studio’s customer sales representative. Assistant Manager Go departed the world without having ever dated in his lifetime, raising anticipation for his backstory."

Will the incredible In Soo EVER get a romantic lead role????

https://www.soompi.com/article/1637940wpp/joo-won-kwon-nara-yoo-in-soo-and-eum-moon-suk-confirmed-for-new-drama

Thankfully, there is the added benefit of Joo Won.

It might be the difference between East and West. In Asia, definitely a more "cool" vibe. Europe/Americas - think Harry Potter.

Anyway, her hair during the fashion show looked like it was on fire and every time her mouth opens, it's like flames spitting out. So, the term seems appropriate to me.

Writer-nim continues to deliver - she knows what she is doing as LYOL breaks the 20% Nielsen (from a LOW of 11.1% - back when KBS was continually canceling/delaying for soccer/football)

Saturday (episode 32): 18.3% (highest Saturday episode)
Sunday (ep. 33): 20.9% - highest.

How many revelations/pivots occurred this weekend AND will encourage viewers to return next weekend??? My top 5:

Mi-Rim/hyo Jun (my favorite couple but. . . not charmed by Ep. 33))
Dragon Mom and Gremlin Mom battle
Tae Ho thinking he now knows all re: Daegwallyeong Pass (pffffttt - still a man/child🤣)
Tae Min offering a deal to Su-Kyung that cannot be refused - except she does refuse (You go girl 🤣)
Ru-bi getting smack down from Hyo Shim

Honestly, my list was much longer. And preview for next weekend? I can't keep track.

I agree. I'm enjoying the light-hearted tone, the martial arts choreography and a couple of my favorite actors (Jo Jae Yoon and Kim Mi Kyung) are delivering as they chew through every scene they appear in. But even if I try to imagine that perhaps the FL was widowed at the very early age of 13-14 (?), based on the younger version (?), she doesn't look in h er late '20s. And ml doesn't enchant - he's okay/nice, but not thrilling.

Really trying to understand what the producers/writers/directors are trying to accomplish here - simply a "get me two great actors, never mind their ages" marketing/promotional? I don't know any of the main leads, but Lee Ki Woo (2ML) is dynamite. I hope they don't plan SML for him - two brothers. . .competing. . . .That's when I stop.

Tae Ho THINKS he is uncovering the truth. But Grandmama is the only one (plus Director park something something) who knows the real truth.