The writing, so far, has been strong, aside from the first episode's courtroom scene that felt unrealistic to me. I hope this drama maintains this, and does not end up becoming another Doctor Prisoner.
The drama is not shy to highlight the dark side of the entertainment world many youngsters are influenced by. It is true it is not dangerous for every aspiring girl, but small companies, and big ones too, tend to use their female trainees for their business deals. This is the worst form of slavery, I swear, for your ambitions to be manipulated in gross ways by those in charge for their profits. Like Prosecutor Yeon Ah's assistant said, it would be best to never even think to be in an industry where you're vulnerable.
I think I know what happened to Tae Kyung's dongsaeng. Maybe Tak Soo Ho pretended to want to help him after what he saw in the USB, and ended up having him murdered because he became too much of a nuisance. I mean, as far as I remember, the dongsaeng received calls from someone who wanted to assist him about the case he happened to witness. I feel he was a persistent about having it reported, just like Tae Kyung is persistent about it now.
that scene with the 2nd guy killing those guys for main guy was the past right? also, does main guy know 2nd is…
Chairman Song was most definitely involved in the murder of the dongsaeng, and I think it was most likely unplanned, since he more or less stumbled upon the murder scene and the USB.
Worth watching? I was keeping up the ratings.. 8.5.. then 8.2.. and now 8.0
Very much so. I think people are, once again, being very unfair about rating this one. It is one of the darker dramas in the Wed-Thurs time slot. After the first two episodes, it really picks up. I would say, give it a shot.
On a lighter note, Geum Hi and Sang Won have been lowkey flirting for sometime now. When he gave her his little notepad, they enjoyed their little conversation so much. This time, Geum Hi was complimenting his cooking skills and Sang Won was teasing her. They are so cute *sniff sniff*
Ah, I KNEW this wench would pull a stunt like this. It seems the misunderstanding won't stay for long, since Sang Mi's mother in law knows what's up, and Sang Won will have a hard time believing Geum Hi could harm anyone, let alone blaming her for an unintentional accident.
And I loved how Moo Hyuk reasoned with his student: "You decide whether you want to be fucked up or fuck him up for bullying you." Could not have said it better myself.
The drama only gets intense each episode. I am so glad they did not prolong So Hyun's ignorance about her hoobae being the lawyer. Her reaction was expected, but I hope she will be willing to sit down and listen to his side of the story too.
Apart from Sang Won and Geum Hee, I often look forward to Geum Dong and his best friend's relationship. Those two are so supportive of each other, and the actors are very good at portraying them. Geum Dong has been my favourite character from the start - he is very empathetic and considerate, which showed in his concern for Geum Hee when their mother encouraged her to hold on to her cheating husband. Geum Dong understood that she would just end up inflicting torture upon herself and tried to reason with her. And now he is helping out his friend and wants to prevent depression from taking its toll on her. Where do i find a man like him?
Okay, okay, okay. I have so much to say about the recent episode. Where to begin?
First of all, great casting choices. Park Sung Hoon has the perfect body language for a character like Soo Ho. He scares the living daylights out of me. But I enjoy his scenes because of that too. He is lanky, and has a steady way of talking, so he does not appear threatening, but he is very much so. He seems to have zero moral compass and only does things out of self-interest and the thought of "ah, so this sentiment distresses a concerned person should be resolved to prevent any problems".
Choi Jin Hyuk is great at being someone who has lost himself on his way but looks to redeem himself, and that emotion comes and goes in waves, and mostly crashes against him when he is reminded of his brother, be it through Song's son or his helpless clients. His little conversation with Soo Ho about losing your soul and wanting it back spoke volumes about their characters. Once again, showing, not telling, a great way of handling a narrative. And was I the only one who thought the large painting Soo Ho has at his home very suitable for him?
Chirman Song seems to want to manipulate tae Kyung any way he can. His wan to protect his son may be strong, but I feel he is using the part of Tae Kyung that's devoted to his little brother to stick him around more. And, sadly, Song's son seems to have an intact morality, so he will only be a hindrance for his father.
As for our Fl - thank goodnesss she is smart. I am enjoying her and the detective's teamwork. To be honest, I want these two be in a relationship than her and Tae Kyung, if romance still plays a role somewhere.
Tak Soo Ho? He is acertified sociopath. Certified. You canNOT argue on this. His repeated clicking of the replay button was telling of his pent up anger, most likely at being called wrong. And that scene, where the camera moves from Tae Kyung's face on the screen to the reflection on the glass table, and finally to the multiple monitors under it was haunting. The repeated "Aware of it," Tak Soo Ho's fidgeting, and the multiple screens spoke so much about his internal state and character than dialogue could. A round of applause!
My first experience with a daily drama was wacky. It was Left-Handed Wife, which was all over the place but addictive. I dropped it, however. Home for Summer is not wacky, thankfully. Sure, it has its fair share of scheming people, but it does not extend matters and keeps situations more or less realistic. I actually liked how it handled the divorce and adoption issue. It's also a delight to watch a woman learning to live for herself, and not as someone's wife. The divorce, although a sad affair, helped her gain independance and a backbone. I love Geum Hee's character development. And I'm sure that's what pulls Sang Won towards her.
I already see where the drama is headed, with Yeo Reum issue and the future of Sang Won and Geum Hee, but the Geum Hee, her family, and Sang Won (and his awesome aunt and uncle) keep me here. Let's see how the second half will deal with them!
Can't believe I'm yet again torn about this one. It edges towards overdramatic, and I am someone who leans more towards subtlety. I have found most medical dramas, Western or Asian, exaggerate many things. When you do that, the intensity of the situation becomes less impactful. However, I am somewhat invested in the characters' background and want to learn about the third main lead who hasn't been properly introduced yet.
I also feel the female lead is shown less competent for the heck of it. And I just read the tags, lol. She is…
Yes, the third episode changed my opinion about her a lot. I personally respect people who are willing to work hard and learn from others. With that said, I stand by my opinion about her reaction time.
First of all, great casting choices. Park Sung Hoon has the perfect body language for a character like Soo Ho. He scares the living daylights out of me. But I enjoy his scenes because of that too. He is lanky, and has a steady way of talking, so he does not appear threatening, but he is very much so. He seems to have zero moral compass and only does things out of self-interest and the thought of "ah, so this sentiment distresses a concerned person should be resolved to prevent any problems".
Choi Jin Hyuk is great at being someone who has lost himself on his way but looks to redeem himself, and that emotion comes and goes in waves, and mostly crashes against him when he is reminded of his brother, be it through Song's son or his helpless clients. His little conversation with Soo Ho about losing your soul and wanting it back spoke volumes about their characters. Once again, showing, not telling, a great way of handling a narrative. And was I the only one who thought the large painting Soo Ho has at his home very suitable for him?
Chirman Song seems to want to manipulate tae Kyung any way he can. His wan to protect his son may be strong, but I feel he is using the part of Tae Kyung that's devoted to his little brother to stick him around more. And, sadly, Song's son seems to have an intact morality, so he will only be a hindrance for his father.
As for our Fl - thank goodnesss she is smart. I am enjoying her and the detective's teamwork. To be honest, I want these two be in a relationship than her and Tae Kyung, if romance still plays a role somewhere.
I already see where the drama is headed, with Yeo Reum issue and the future of Sang Won and Geum Hee, but the Geum Hee, her family, and Sang Won (and his awesome aunt and uncle) keep me here. Let's see how the second half will deal with them!