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Yep, true that. But unfortunately this happen often in comments, when FL unconventionally strong willed and written without the classic clichés typical for FL.
Mind me there still place for noble idiocy with GC and JH, but they are so precious when doing this, so i don't mind it really.

Yeah.. using woman gratitude, and manipulating her to marry you, perfectly knowing her feelings about ML. Great life achievement indeed. But he was written like this by writer-nim. 'Sorry ass' husband - supporting character in this story. Unsympathetic one. And this story not about him.

Yeh he definitely overachiever, and own this badge for multiple reasons))

But he used her ill father to do exactly that. And her 'stupid reasons' was protection of her family.

Well.. Imo he started his journey to achieve this 'sorry ass' title when he lied to her about saving her life, and officially achieve it in MD2 ep 2-3.

Hopelessly trying - (◔_◔)
Main target group of this show does not live in Joseon era so.. If the main point of this drama was historical authenticity, both FL and ML already have died several times by now.

Unethical? Wait.. What? He abandoned her, she knows it. Yes, in 'My dearest' time period marital status for a woman in circumstances like GC was a death sentence, but one of the main ideas of this show is - never give up your life for the sake of other people's beliefs and moral standards. So storywise it is absolutely expected that in these circumstances GC will go against accepted norms. And i'm so glad that this story was written for people who finally live in an era when the husband has no right to control his wife’s life. Unfortunately not everywhere, but these days there is nothing unethical about leaving a pathetic man like this behind.

Oh, i'm absolutely in love with Ahn Eun Jin acting in this show. The last scene in ep.13 - so powerful. And her Gil Chae so endearing, and strong willed character. But this probably why so many badmouth Gil Chae - some people feel uncomfortable outside their comfort zone filled with typical cliche fl.

Lee Joon Hyuk again playing ambiguous all shades of gray character - can't wait))

Wait.. What? Delicate femininity? For the love of.. And no, she's not gone. She one of the main characters of this story.

In this case - woman

Excellent summarization. My thought exactly. 👏

Yes, absolutely agree. Also about GC engagement and all - women social status in this historical period was largely dependent on man next to her. To be single/ widowed / or like Eun Ae wife of prisoner was very problematic for women. This man could become her and her family shield in patriarchal society. It's hard to turn down such advantageous for her and hers offer.

Yes! To all your points. Also I so in love with Ahn Eun Jin singing voice now. Her singing 'Only With Heart' for My Dearest ost now in my favs on repeat.

- She didn't deserve him. - What? Is he a medal or achievement award?

After ep 9-10 i love Gil Chae character so so much. This how you write historical strong female characters. She smart, resourceful and strong. And she not abandoned those who need her (even if for her own happiness).

Tbh i don't belittle anyone, just don't see many similarity with this characters.

I'm afraid he is much worse - he is idealist who do not think about consequences of his word and actions. Always forgetting that his family have to live with the consequences of everything he say or do.

No, not really. There is some similarities, but not too much. And FL just perfect, and i'm so glad she's nothing like Mitchell's Scarlett. Her characters growth is enticing)

Hope its gonna be main role ))