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That scene is seriously everything. So pure and true.

Yes exactly my thoughts! If we delve deeper, we can also interpret Youngro's words as apologies too. She wants to erase the day that he stood her up and the feelings of hating him after. She wants to erase blaming and hating him for not calling her. It's her way of saying sorry to him as well as saying that she forgives him because she now understands the reasons behind his actions. It's not just used as an excuse for her to cheer him, but a clever way for the writer to convey their feelings and understanding of each other now that everything is in the clear and Sooho's actions are shown to have underlying purposes than how they appeared, without actually saying it.

It holds so much more weight and poignancy (like sakie had said) than just a simple apology. It shows the intended theme that the director was trying tell for Sooho and Youngro's love story, a pure love story against the times. As some has said already, the scene was rather childish, but that's exactly what the director intended for it to feel like. In the attic, a place that is like a safe space for the both of them, and where they had shared their most intimate moments, he wants to show the innocence and pureness of their love against the circumstances that they were put up against.

So I was rewatching the kiss scene, and just wanted to come on here and share my thoughts. I think that the build up and overall chemistry in that scene was so immaculate. The unspoken words and lingering feelings that they never got to tell each other, it's all expressed in both Sooho and Youngro's eyes and the underlying messages in their words. The directing and writing here is amazing as you can feel the mutual understanding and deep emotional connection that Sooho and Youngro had for each other in that moment.

What I especially liked was how Sooho had told Youngro to forget about the kiss before kissing her. Telling her to erase that memory is his way of saying sorry for kissing her, similar how he told her to erase the memory of him holding a gun to her head. He's sorry that he's giving her yet another painful memory to remember knowing that things won't work out for them in the end. Just like how he wanted to forget holding the gun to her head. He was sorry about that and was sorry for all of the painful memories he had given her. That kiss was for him to relieve him of all the feelings he's had for her that he's been hiding all this time. In a way it's him giving into his desires, but also his goodbye and resignation to their fate. One of my favorite moments so far out of all the episodes, and not just because it was their first kiss.

I didn't get the feeling that she would die for Chang Ge from the start tbh. And yes although what you said about Leyan's character is true, I still find her development quite typical and similar to many previous tropes. The only question was how she would mature. Her character is a completely new and original character added to the drama. So the unpredictable element was her arc in the drama of how she matures and grows both for manhua readers and drama watchers alike.

Oh I will be there for sure! I love that novel with my whole being and there's no way I won't be present for the debut of my precious big tailed fish and demon master Ji Yunhe!

Yes! Exactly this! The reason Boon Ok's character is so hated and misunderstood is because people only judge her from her actions but don't try to understand the reason behind her actions. The poor girl only had herself to rely on her whole life and was dealt with such crappy cards the moment she was born, she gotta do what she gotta do!

I wouldn't consider Scarlet Heart Ryeo a good execution of a tragedy either lol. I enjoyed the drama but it was executed poorly. If you watch the original chinese version, Scarlet Heart/Startling by Each Step, you'll know what I mean. It was much better and the characters as well as plot and set up were more developed.

I don't think her character is pathetic. The cards that she was given in life that were out of her control made her to result to doing pathetic things and made people view her as a pathetic person, but I don't think she is pathetic. Sure she is irritable and can make irrational decisions at times, but we have to understand that she is just trying to survive and do the best for herself, which is understandable considering she's always relied on herself her whole life. She's a well written character because her actions are in tune with her purpose.

I don't know, I still feel like her actions were a bit rash considering how she was warned multiple times in the past about how she should be careful about what she says. But you are right, she was kind of pushed to the corner and was at her wit's end so maybe she thought that was her best option and did it without any thought.

I was talking about Bora's character haha. The way that she had been killed off was so calculated and twisted in my opinion, not to mention the tragedy of Youngjae's family with his mother's death. But the thing about these deaths is that it wasn't shocking or felt out of place. I felt like the build up for Hyena's death was great and it wasn't just thrown in there for a hocking plot twist or anything. The story and themes of Sky Castle just seemed a bit more balanced I feel like compared to Snowdrop.

Not saying that I don't like Snowdrop, I am enjoying the drama a lot, I just wish that if they were aiming for a tragic ending from the start, certain things could've been changed and executed differently, similar to the execution of Youth of May.

It had started out as a lighthearted drama with some humor thrown in here and there and had continued to turn darker and more serious through each episode. I was getting those vibes form the first few episodes of Snowdrop, but as the plot continued to unfold, although it did get darker, the humor of the show also increased which I feel like offsets the balance of the seriousness of the current situation at this point of the drama if that makes sense. Not to mention up to this point there hasn't been any real consequences for anything up to this point except for Youngro brother's death.

I share the same sentiments haha. I never really truly hated Boon ok's character despite her getting on my nerves on my many occasions. I always thought that she was one of the smart characters who knew what she wanted and is doing her best to survive. However, in today's episode I was feeling like her actions were a bit too stupid. I always took her character as one that would choose the winning side, because her main goal in life was to succeed and be better off hence it made sense why she decided to join the NK side. When the tides were turned today, I was sure she would've put on a show and switched back to the SK side, but yet she decided to remain on the NK side. The scene where she tried to foil the plans by reporting through Ms. Pi's walkie talkie was irrational and made her seem too desperate and naive.

I also agree with you about this. It seems like the build up for a tragic ending and the death of one of them isn't there. The balance seems off in my opinion. There are moments where it seems like it is possible for a tragic ending, but others where it seems like it's not in the cards. If they were aiming for an emotional and tragic ending for the drama, I feel like they should've kept the tone a bit more dark and kept out the comedy.

But based on the writer's previous drama Sky Castle, which has similar vibes, things did end up turning darker towards the last few episodes and characters were also killed off, so I am still a bit unsure of how Snowdrop might end. As of right now though, I am leaning more towards an open ending where they meet in Germany or something.

that man is written by a woman through and through! how is he so perfect?! he is also one of my top male leads of all time. he loves her and protects her but isn’t controlling of her!! and his hair is so majestic!! i’ve never seen a guy pull off long hair like that so well!

exactly! their growth is so amazing! also no toxic second female leads whatsoever! so refreshing to see in dramaland :,)

so i’ve been thinking, there’s lots of foreshadowing and connections made between snowdrop and romeo and juliet so far, even stated by haein himself. with this in mind and how the story is unraveling so far, many of us would expect a tragic ending. however, i believe there might be a possibility for a happy/open ended ending.

the connection between snowdrop and romeo and juliet could be seen as more of a overview or guide of the vibe of snowdrop. we’ve got two people who fell in love only to find out that they stand on opposite ends of each other. a bunch of tragedy ensues that results in lots of chaos and death. but as for the ending, rather than the death/suicide route, i feel like it is more of a successful fake death scenario as how it was intended in romeo and juliet.

in shakespeare’s play, the plan was for the two star-crossed lovers to run away together after faking their own deaths. however, due to some mishaps, the plan got lost in translation which led to both of their deaths. snowdrop could also be taking the same route but rather than end in death, it would end happily for youngro and sooho who will live a new life together in germany.

i share the same sentiments.

C-dramas:
1. the long ballad
2. you are my glory
3. one and only
4. ten miles of peach blossoms
5. goodbye my princess
6. scarlet heart so much more painful than the korean version
7. highly anticipated for me, and it’s not out yet but “the blue whisper” (i’ve read the novel 5 times now and already know if done right it’ll be in top 3 for me)

K-dramas:
1. mr. sunshine
2. sky castle
3. hospital playlist
4. crash landing on you
5. the good doctor

Thai lakorns:
1. game rai game rak
2. kluen cheewit
3. likit ruk
4. boys over flowers (currently airing the but so far the best adaptation i’ve seen)
5. bad genius (not a drama but a fucking amazing movie)

i have been watching dramas with my grandma since i was a child haha.

the long ballad is literally chef’s kiss. one of the most healthiest drama relationships out there with such a great plot paired with a beautiful soundtrack and complex, 3 dimensional characters.

mr. sunshine is a must watch my friend. i’ve been watching dramas ranging from thailand, chinese, hong kong, and, korean since 2010 and nothing has been able to beat it for me. it remains as my favorite drama of all time. it’s truly a masterpiece.

yes it definitely is lol. ignorance is bliss they say, just continue staying in your kdrama bubble, kpop is too toxic now. you haven't even seen the worst of it!

well said. as jisoo stans we often feel a lot of hardships thrown at us from all directions, even from those within our own fandom which is why we tend to get defensive and be overprotective of her. a lot of times it feels like its us sooyas against the world, but we must acknowledge that there are people with differing opinions which doesn't necessarily count as hate. we should follow jisoo's example and take everything with grace and appreciate her hard work and opportunity to be able to participate with such a great cast and overall team, writer, and director for her first lead role. lets ignore and block out the haters and enjoy the fruits of her labor.