Hyun Min should be with someone who makes him light up the way he does with Ha Won. Hye Ji just sucks the life out of him. Like she does with everything else.
Dramabeans posted the recap for episode 9. There are some excellent comments at the bottom, especially those about Hye Ji. I really recommend reading it
After last week's weak episodes, I'm kinda nervous about seeing the coming episodes this week. I'm worried the show peaked in episode 8, and it's all gonna be downhill from here. And it's a shame, because I was looking forward to this drama ever since I heard about it and the cast they had chosen. And it turned out to be everything I had hoped for: bubbly, pretty, silly and fun escapism. Pure visual comfort food. But a lot of that fun mood was absent last week, too much time spent on Hye Ji instead of our Cinderella, and the story seemed to be slowing down when it should be moving forward. Well... we'll see I guess. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised come friday, but with Hye Ji moving in to Sky House, I don't know...
It's just really hard for me to understand why this drama seems to expect so much sympathy for Hye Ji. Ha Won praised her devotion to Hyun Min. Are you kidding me? That devotion looks a lot like stalking to me. And she because Ji Woon is so protective of Hye Ji, she keeps using him to fight all her battles and even to make Hyun Min jealous. And she's still presented like this poor, tragic figure we're supposed to feel sorry for.
But why? Why should I feel anything for her at all? Why, drama, why? Explain it to me like I'm a five year old.
Every time Hye Ji comes on screen the pace slows down to a crawl. Ever since this drama started I've been wanting to feel something for her, but I just freaking can't. This character is just so bland. And I hate that they're pushing Hyun Min together with her. The chemistry between them is like a black hole. And I hate seeing what it's doing to Hyun Min's character, the more they're pushing this ship. I don't want to see him walk around with a thundercloud over his head, I miss the funny guy that stole my heart from day one. *groan* WHY did I have to go and get Second Male Lead Syndrome, why?! It's giving me a headache. I mean I can accept that he won't end up with Ha Won, but come on... if that's the case, couldn't they pair him up with a more fun character. I hate this.
I'm just gonna pray to the drama gods that for his next drama, Ahn Jae Hyun's character gets to be paired up against someone fun, and with off the charts-chemistry. I'm gonna need it to get over this.
I'm still aboard HynMin ship (SLS sucks). But I have to say that shitfaced drunk JiWoon was adorable XDD
Oh, thank god! I was beginning to think I was the only ghost left on this sunken ship. There are so many on the Ji Woon side now - which I can totally understand, because his character has grown a lot these past few episodes. But I still love my little funny drama queen Hyun Min more than anyone. Second Male Lead Syndrome sucks, and it's even worse when you have no one to moan about it with. So I'm really glad I saw your post. I really hope Ahn Jae Hyun gets cast in another rom-com, where he plays the lead. This genre suits him, and I want to be able to enjoy him in a role like this where I know there's actually some hope for him to end up with the awesome female lead.
I'm coming around to Ji Woon and Ha Won, but I still don't want Hyun Min with Hye Ji. Anyone else think she totally…
I am 100% positive she faked it. And it pissed me the hell off. 1, because it was a stupid, disgusting and manipulative trick. And 2, because she scared Hyun Min and got him to jump in the water when he didn't even have a change of clothes with him. I can't stand that girl.
Ji Hyun Woo was the shining star of this drama. What a brilliant performance. Absolutely fantastic. But then again, that's to be expected of him. He is such a amazing actor. Even when the material is lacking, you can always count on him to put in a great performance. I can't wait to see what he does next.
Uuuugh... Okay look, I don't want to be that kind of person who keeps hating on female characters, but i just can't with Hye Ji. I just... can't. And she REALLY ticked me off in episode 8. Because that was gross and manipulative. A fake drowning? Really? "I didn't warm up properly", yeah right. And "is it okay if I date Ji Woon, then?" Again: really? Manipulation of this sort is not healthy. She obviously doesn't care about Hyun Min's feelings, or Ji Woon's, or Ha Won's, she only cares about her own and getting what she wants. And the preview for episode 9 indicated that she's only getting worse. Are we expected to root for this ship? Because there's no way in hell I could, even if I weren't shipping Hyun Min with Ha Won. But oh yes, of course they're gonna end up together (and I'm gonna be sobbing in a corner with a glass of wine when that happens) because they had a cute thing together as kids, so by drama law they must be endgame, right? Hey writers, you know you can go against that trope right? Dream High did it, to great success, and you can too.
Maybe if Hye Ji was a more interesting character, I'd find it a little easier to tolerate her, but she's just so... meh. I'm tired of her and her wilting flower act.
*sigh* My apologies for this rant, I'm just really, really annoyed.
Kudos to Ahn Jae Hyun for making me laugh and making my heart hurt at the same time with my poor Hyun Min looking like a lost puppy. Brilliant.
Loved episode 7, lots of sweet moments. Ha Won pulling underhanded tricks like blackmail and kidnapping to get the boys to go on the trip was hilarious. Btw, Hyun Min is the loveliest Sleeping Beauty I ever saw in my life.
I kind of ship Seo Woo with Ja Young now. That's the best meet-cute I ever saw. Go, Uniform Couple!
I worry about episode 8, though. I suspect they're going to start setting up Hyun Min with Hye Ji for endgame now, and I DO! NOT! WANT! THAT! I can't stand that ship, it's terrible. Hyun Min has no chemistry with Hye Ji whatsoever, and Hye Ji's obsessive attitude makes me cringe. It's Hyun Min and Ha Won forever with me, even though I know I will never get what I want. I will go down with this ship!
Oh man... it always gets to me when the good guys do everything right and it still blows up in their faces, and always in the most painful way possible. When this drama's over I'm gonna need at least a week's recovery.
I HATE that Ha Won had to be rescued like some damsel in distress. She didn't even try to free herself, she just struggled weakly a bit. That's so out of character it's frankly insulting. But otherwise episode 6 was much better than episode 5 which was rather slow. I loved seeing all the boys rush over to be with Ha Won for her graduation.
I worry about my poor Hyun Min's heart, though. I can't help it, I still ship those two like crazy even though I know I'm just setting myself up for disappointment. (I'm just gonna have to make do with that dream-kiss, don't I.) But the preview for next episode seemed promising for some HaMin cuteness, so definitely looking forward to that.
Ahn Jae Hyun is doing such a great job with this character, his acting has gotten better by quite a bit. Even if I've always enjoyed his past performances very much, I can admit there was room for improvement. And look at him now. Any scene with him in it just crackles with energy. I knew you had it in you! Keep up the good work!
http://www.dramabeans.com/2016/09/cinderella-and-the-four-knights-episode-9/
After last week's weak episodes, I'm kinda nervous about seeing the coming episodes this week. I'm worried the show peaked in episode 8, and it's all gonna be downhill from here. And it's a shame, because I was looking forward to this drama ever since I heard about it and the cast they had chosen. And it turned out to be everything I had hoped for: bubbly, pretty, silly and fun escapism. Pure visual comfort food. But a lot of that fun mood was absent last week, too much time spent on Hye Ji instead of our Cinderella, and the story seemed to be slowing down when it should be moving forward. Well... we'll see I guess. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised come friday, but with Hye Ji moving in to Sky House, I don't know...
It's just really hard for me to understand why this drama seems to expect so much sympathy for Hye Ji. Ha Won praised her devotion to Hyun Min. Are you kidding me? That devotion looks a lot like stalking to me. And she because Ji Woon is so protective of Hye Ji, she keeps using him to fight all her battles and even to make Hyun Min jealous. And she's still presented like this poor, tragic figure we're supposed to feel sorry for.
But why? Why should I feel anything for her at all? Why, drama, why? Explain it to me like I'm a five year old.
I'm just gonna pray to the drama gods that for his next drama, Ahn Jae Hyun's character gets to be paired up against someone fun, and with off the charts-chemistry. I'm gonna need it to get over this.
Maybe if Hye Ji was a more interesting character, I'd find it a little easier to tolerate her, but she's just so... meh. I'm tired of her and her wilting flower act.
*sigh* My apologies for this rant, I'm just really, really annoyed.
Loved episode 7, lots of sweet moments. Ha Won pulling underhanded tricks like blackmail and kidnapping to get the boys to go on the trip was hilarious. Btw, Hyun Min is the loveliest Sleeping Beauty I ever saw in my life.
I kind of ship Seo Woo with Ja Young now. That's the best meet-cute I ever saw. Go, Uniform Couple!
I worry about episode 8, though. I suspect they're going to start setting up Hyun Min with Hye Ji for endgame now, and I DO! NOT! WANT! THAT! I can't stand that ship, it's terrible. Hyun Min has no chemistry with Hye Ji whatsoever, and Hye Ji's obsessive attitude makes me cringe. It's Hyun Min and Ha Won forever with me, even though I know I will never get what I want. I will go down with this ship!
I worry about my poor Hyun Min's heart, though. I can't help it, I still ship those two like crazy even though I know I'm just setting myself up for disappointment. (I'm just gonna have to make do with that dream-kiss, don't I.) But the preview for next episode seemed promising for some HaMin cuteness, so definitely looking forward to that.
Ahn Jae Hyun is doing such a great job with this character, his acting has gotten better by quite a bit. Even if I've always enjoyed his past performances very much, I can admit there was room for improvement. And look at him now. Any scene with him in it just crackles with energy. I knew you had it in you! Keep up the good work!