Molly03

In the novel ming mentions sol too, but to a lesser extent. The show really builds up Ming's jealousy to an extent that the novel doesn't.

In the novel Joe was declared dead. And his aunt/uncle took over his property, including his house, which they then sold to Ming. IDK why they changed that.

The novel also had Joe running away from Ming at the restaurant, tricking him. Then that phone call, where Ming realizes that Joe would never have reached out himself. I think these are two very important aspects to the story, building up how much Joe is determined to break away and how desparate Ming is to keep him. It's a pity they cut it from the show.

They changed stuff from the book. Pivotal stuff. And I'm not happy about it. Wonder how that'll affect the remainder of the show's story.

lol i aslo think they're completely different. except, in my case, i love this and couldn't stand one spring night. that's why i couldn't figure out why so many ppl were compating them. i guess we can all watch the same show and come away with different impressions :)

They can cry foul all they want. The education system in sk is messed up, with parents and especially students truly suffering. If teachers truly cared they'd speak up on the issues and fight for improvements. Instead they're fighting to protect what? Their face? Their repuatation? Horrible.

I keep on seeing comments comparing this to one spring night.
Is there anyone who likes this show so far but did not like one spring night? Because I tried to watch one spring night but didn't like it. It didn't capture my interest at all. But this show, on the other hand, grabbed me from the first minute and hasn't let go. Am i the only one?

Exactly!! The chemistry is on fire and i'm loving seeing them interract and slowly get to know each other in different roles. And you can hardly call the rest of the story boring. She's fighting for her students, new employees coming in, his parents, etc... tons of stuff happening. The pace is great imo. I'm enjoying every minute.

Exactly!! I saw it and blinked. Idk what it means, but if they introduce some stupid juvenile love triagle I will strangle them through my screen, I swear!!

Unlikely. She was against it from the start, even before he did the audition and they saw he has the raw talent, if not the experience.
Remember, she had no issues with them hiring the other female teacher she mentioned at the restaurant, the one with almost 10 years of experience.
She has no reason to be threatened by anyone, least of all a newbie like the ml. She's good at her job, has years of experience, lots of success stories, and parents vie for her. She's at the top of her game atm.

vibe is very real to life. chemistry is off the charts. i love the main leads. i like how intelligent the writing and the story is. get ready for a slow burn if you' re planning to watch. but, at the same time, there's always something happening.

yes, it's very sad. i remember reading somewhere that by the time these kids get to college, many of them face actual burnout.

for joon's father, i think it's a class, status, money thing.

the only one i can think of is called sky castle, another kdrama. i haven't watched it myself, but i think it firts the mold of being about the pressures of society and the insane lengths parents will go to see their kids succeed.

Blog:
https://creatrip.com/en/blog/9064

English language Korean newspaper article:
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230628000655

sorry, i don't understand your question?
the ksat is the korean university entrance exam. students begin studying for this exam really early on in high school, the country basically shuts down on the day of this exam even grounding flights so that students aren't disturbed by planes flying overhead during the exam period, and compared to the american sat it's a much more difficult exam.

hagwon is the name for a private learning academy. the root word "hak" means school. these academies are all across sk for students of different ages, and some of them specialize is different types of classes. like some for art, some for language, etc.

I found this article from a quick google search. I'm not vouching for the accuracy of this particular author/publication, but the sentiments conveyed in the article mimic what I've heard/watched from other legitimate sources and south korean students.
https://www.icwa.org/south-korean-students-struggle/

Yup. And it's gonna get a whole lot messier lol

Many of them don't. That's the insane part. If you're interested you can research this. It's a serious problem in SK.

As per the novel, you're right. He did fall for "Tong's" back, which was actually always Joe. :)