Hyoshim's apartment is really cute now where it is fully furnished and decorated, ngl. No boyfriends allowed in…
Hmmmm, you got most of it correct but not all.
'Hajun's shift from puppy with HS to slightly threatening son of his dead parents "
"Slightly threatening" is an understatement. I swear, if I didn't know better, I would diagnose Kang Tae Ho as bi-polar, but the reason I began this show is because Ha Jun is so good at switching between two personas. He's a man-child, flailing around, careless about consequences.
Best part of watching the raw version before the subs is the "physical' scenes - that's when a good director really shines. The scene with Hyo Do and Hyo Seong (and then Mom) was well-choreographed and hilarious.
As previously mentioned, the Korean trot singer Young Tak will have a special appearance in Episode 28 (Saturday, Dec. 30). I have no idea who he is except that he is also the artist for the 2nd OST "Go Your Own Way". he is in a scene with Hyo Shim and Tae Ho.
In addition, at the KBS 2023 Drama Award show (which airs right after LYOL on Sunday, Dec. 31) he will perform WITH Kim Yu-ha, who portrays the young child singer Park Ga On. The award show will air live on Kocowa+ but it's still too early my time to try to watch.
I have no interest in either one except that Park Ga On has a birth secret (unknown mother) and it is surely connected to one of the main characters, probably Kang Tae Min, which reminds me I need to post my wild/crazy theory about them in the discussion forum.
Fairly significant drop in the ratings (Nielsen Korea). After slowly, sluggishly, baby step rise in ratings for the last two months, the drop was unexpected but perhaps because of the holiday weekend.
It is late at night and i just finished Ep 26 with subs and preview. And i am fuming because what the hell Tae…
Pfffttt. . . if i wasn't so busy wrapping up presents and baking (currently? 10 minute break while cookies are in the oven) I would write a long dissertation of all the scenes that apparently you either FF through or strategically "forgot". Stay tuned. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
With a painful heart I have to drop this drama. I like TM so much and seeing him suffer like this breaks my heart.…
Tae Min will get his happy ending - of that, I am positive. I don't know what it will be and Team TM will need to watch a whole bunch of cr*p before it happens. My guess? Around episode 44 or 45, things will start to look up for your (and my) man.
Fortunately, for me, I have Team Hyo-jun/Mi-rim (someone needs to come up for a good name for them) to enjoy.
Plus, I enjoy the slow un-raveling of the various conspiracies/mysteries involving the Kang family. Writer-nim is definitely throwing out the red herrings at this point.
It is late at night and i just finished Ep 26 with subs and preview. And i am fuming because what the hell Tae…
I don't agree that "he was never like that with Tae Min until. . . .".
From the very first episode, he was jealous and resentful of TM because of what happened when they were growing up. TH told TM they (TM/TH) "had no relationship" back in episode 10 (?) or so after the incident with the car. He blamed TM for their grandmother's death - although TM was completely blameless.
So, perhaps we are not watching the same drama.
But my original point is that Ha Jun plays this public/private contrast very well. I first saw it in "Crazy Love".
It is late at night and i just finished Ep 26 with subs and preview. And i am fuming because what the hell Tae…
He was calculating when he went into TM's office - he was there to rub that contract in TM's face.
The contrast between TH's very public puppy-dog persona and his cold/hateful private conduct is one of the reasons they hired Ha Jun because - namely, he Is. So. Good. At. That. Type. of. Role.
It is late at night and i just finished Ep 26 with subs and preview. And i am fuming because what the hell Tae…
If i am able, I watch the "raw" (un-sub version) on Kokowa (about 6 hours after release in Korea) and then usually subs are available a couple of hours later.
i also sometimes watch on Viki, but the subs are usually 18 hours after initial release in Korea.
Fuming at the written preview of tomorrows episode with dungpile mom, afraid to lose her cashcow, is summoning…
It is late at night and i just finished Ep 26 with subs and preview. And i am fuming because what the hell Tae ho who do you think you are to question Tae-mins marriage or his feelings?? it's none of your effin' business😡😡😡
However Ha Jun was at his best today, switching between ultra charmer and calculating pr**k which is why i enjoy watching him.
They go shopping, you say 👀 Haha, nice. Lets see what/how the special appearance will be then 😆
My Windows program (#11?? not sure) also translates everything if I set it automatically. I also use Bing translator for short items (such as kbs previews).
Agree with you re my favorite couple - those dingy dorm rooms are not conducive to any sort of romance, but after HJ takes the bar exam in early January, this will hopefully change.
it took me a long time to figure out how to search Korean web/news sites.
According to everything i have read, the KBS "Entertainment" awards are on Dec. 23rd and the KBS "Drama" awards are on December 31st, both at 21.25 (9:25) KST. Therefore both directly after LYOL (I think??).
They go shopping, you say 👀 Haha, nice. Lets see what/how the special appearance will be then 😆
Consider this my early Christmas gift to you bloomingtide. 😉🎄🎁 One of the articles said that Young Tak's scenes are comedic.
You should be able to enjoy your couple through the holiday weekends, but I wouldn't be surprised if something major (or perhaps many things) are planned for Sunday the 31st - New Year's Eve. ✨🎉🎢
Released for "home" theater (streaming/OTT). Nothing I have access to, but since it was heavily criticized (except for my fave Yoo in Soo), i guess I'm not too sad.
Special appearance by a trot singer named 'Young Tak" in episode 28 (December 30). He appears in a scene with HS and TH when they go shopping.
He's the singer of the 2nd OST which always struck me as the theme song for each character- "no one is the same. . . . " (that's all i really remember).
One week ago (after Ep. 23), I wrote: “Episodes 25/26 are the mid-point. If writer-nim doesn’t throw some major plot twists/reversals in the next two weekends to keep the audience through the holidays . . .then this show is going to sink beneath its own weight of story quicksand.”
Well, Episode 25 delivered in terms of some significant movement (some good, some bad). My favorite couple is Hyo-jun/Mi-rim and they are finally in the “Friend Zone” supporting and helping each other. Hyo Do confirmed Tae Hee’s identity and although he is a rogue, this will move their story. Chairman’s heart attack finally knocked some sense into Tae Min. New information regarding the Taesan Group history – from both the reporter and grandmama. Oh yeah. . .Tae-ho and Hyo-shim something, something.😂😂😂
I guess writer-nim knows what she is doing because Sunday’s ratings (Korea Nielsen) were the highest ever and should be a positive trajectory through the holiday weekends.
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'Hajun's shift from puppy with HS to slightly threatening son of his dead parents "
"Slightly threatening" is an understatement. I swear, if I didn't know better, I would diagnose Kang Tae Ho as bi-polar, but the reason I began this show is because Ha Jun is so good at switching between two personas. He's a man-child, flailing around, careless about consequences.
Best part of watching the raw version before the subs is the "physical' scenes - that's when a good director really shines. The scene with Hyo Do and Hyo Seong (and then Mom) was well-choreographed and hilarious.
In addition, at the KBS 2023 Drama Award show (which airs right after LYOL on Sunday, Dec. 31) he will perform WITH Kim Yu-ha, who portrays the young child singer Park Ga On. The award show will air live on Kocowa+ but it's still too early my time to try to watch.
I have no interest in either one except that Park Ga On has a birth secret (unknown mother) and it is surely connected to one of the main characters, probably Kang Tae Min, which reminds me I need to post my wild/crazy theory about them in the discussion forum.
Saturday, 12/23: 15.8% (last weekend: 16.7%)
Sunday, 12/24: 17.5% (last weekend: 18.8% - highest ever)
Fortunately, for me, I have Team Hyo-jun/Mi-rim (someone needs to come up for a good name for them) to enjoy.
Plus, I enjoy the slow un-raveling of the various conspiracies/mysteries involving the Kang family. Writer-nim is definitely throwing out the red herrings at this point.
From the very first episode, he was jealous and resentful of TM because of what happened when they were growing up. TH told TM they (TM/TH) "had no relationship" back in episode 10 (?) or so after the incident with the car. He blamed TM for their grandmother's death - although TM was completely blameless.
So, perhaps we are not watching the same drama.
But my original point is that Ha Jun plays this public/private contrast very well. I first saw it in "Crazy Love".
The contrast between TH's very public puppy-dog persona and his cold/hateful private conduct is one of the reasons they hired Ha Jun because - namely, he Is. So. Good. At. That. Type. of. Role.
i also sometimes watch on Viki, but the subs are usually 18 hours after initial release in Korea.
Both are subscriptions.
However Ha Jun was at his best today, switching between ultra charmer and calculating pr**k which is why i enjoy watching him.
Hyo Jun and Mi Rim made up for everything else😊😊
Agree with you re my favorite couple - those dingy dorm rooms are not conducive to any sort of romance, but after HJ takes the bar exam in early January, this will hopefully change.
it took me a long time to figure out how to search Korean web/news sites.
According to everything i have read, the KBS "Entertainment" awards are on Dec. 23rd and the KBS "Drama" awards are on December 31st, both at 21.25 (9:25) KST. Therefore both directly after LYOL (I think??).
https://www.soompi.com/article/1633196wpp/guide-to-2023-kbs-mbc-and-sbs-year-end-shows-schedules-lineups-nominees-and-more
You should be able to enjoy your couple through the holiday weekends, but I wouldn't be surprised if something major (or perhaps many things) are planned for Sunday the 31st - New Year's Eve. ✨🎉🎢
https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=510917#_PA
He's the singer of the 2nd OST which always struck me as the theme song for each character- "no one is the same. . . . " (that's all i really remember).
https://www.hankyung.com/article/202312224578H
Hyo Shim's father deserted the family 23-25 years ago (they keep changing the timeline).
But her father will appear at some point - Actor Nam Kyung Eup was announced for the role.
One week ago (after Ep. 23), I wrote:
“Episodes 25/26 are the mid-point. If writer-nim doesn’t throw some major plot twists/reversals in the next two weekends to keep the audience through the holidays . . .then this show is going to sink beneath its own weight of story quicksand.”
Well, Episode 25 delivered in terms of some significant movement (some good, some bad). My favorite couple is Hyo-jun/Mi-rim and they are finally in the “Friend Zone” supporting and helping each other. Hyo Do confirmed Tae Hee’s identity and although he is a rogue, this will move their story. Chairman’s heart attack finally knocked some sense into Tae Min. New information regarding the Taesan Group history – from both the reporter and grandmama. Oh yeah. . .Tae-ho and Hyo-shim something, something.😂😂😂
I guess writer-nim knows what she is doing because Sunday’s ratings (Korea Nielsen) were the highest ever and should be a positive trajectory through the holiday weekends.
That's up to writer-nim, isn't it?? 🤣 I don't think the writer is going to give her a break.