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Kdrama go overboard with the obnoxiousness of their male leads. Sometimes their behaviour is either totally incredible or just plain unnecessary ... which is an insult to the viewer's intelligence.

That said, jerks are in the eyes of the beholder. Who some people deem a jerk is not a jerk to me & who they find acceptable is totally uninteresting for me.

In general I like people with gumption, but particularly a man should to be tough without being cruel. I like that in Asian cinema the men maintain some level of authority ... unlike here in the west where many men are so damn confused they don't seem to know their a$$ from their butthole ... #pardonthefrench

I never suffer from 2nd lead syndrome.

Where I'm concerned the men are tolerable, but I'd love to see more females in Asian cinema & TV grow a backbone.

What ep are you on?

In my humble & insignificant opinion many social mores in SK defy common logic. For eg, if you're in a relationship and you want out, but the other person doesn't you can't leave until they release you. Apparently this is so that the 'injured' party saves face.

If you have a crush on someone and that person doesn't return your affection, the person who doesn't return your feelings is suddenly a villain. Why? Should the person force him/her self to have feelings for you?

It's probably not easy, but certainly not impossible to love your spouse's children. I love seeing Inho with the children. To me she's their mother ... and I just love that little family they create.

I think in a very patriarchal, somewhat sexist society ... everyone expects a wife to put up with a lot from her husband. If he has kids from a previous relationship she's expected to love them automatically or she's a bad wife. While everyone would understand why a guy ( let's say, like Dongho) balks at the idea of raising another man's kid. I really thought Dongho was going to suggest raising Bori's child as his own, but he didn't. Right now I can't figure out if his feelings for her are just pity or if he's falling for her. I want them to be together. I think he'd be a good provider for Bori. At heart Shin-ho is a good kid, but obviously he's too immature right now to be responsible for a wife & kid.

As for hubz, I probably wouldn't want to marry a man like him either ... on the other hand women find themselves in this dilemma all the time. You have a man who probably has a lot of faults, but who is also kind and loving. Sometimes there is a tendency to focus on the bad points and we always think the grass is greener on the other side.

Hehe ... I did! Hubz is by far the highlight of this show. They couldn't have found a better actor to play the role. Just wait a few more eps, he has even more craziness up his sleeve! LOL! Talk about a guy you really should dislike, but can't. haha

I must say even though I don't mind Bori, her story arc is getting rather tiresome. It's bogging down the show with unnecessary melodrama. I wouldn't want to see the drama lose its relatively light mood. I wish they'd resolve the situation already. Either send her back to Shin-ho so he can take responsibility or have her pair up with Dong-ho.

Another thing that's mildly annoying me is the Jang family's dislike of Jeon-seul. Exactly what's wrong with him? He's a good man, works hard, isn't a criminal, loves his kids, takes care of them ... worships the ground Inho walks on, but they hate him because he's going thru a rough period in his life??? What??? So they'd rather she marry a rich guy who treats her like crap than a poor guy who'd do anything for her??? Inho's dad of all people should give the guy a break given that he himself has walked in Jeon-seul shoes. Pfft ... sometimes I really don't understand Korean morality.

Narcissistic beyond words, he and Yeong-ju both. They deserve each other.

But you gotta admit these are some pretty well-thought characters! Everyone comes across so real because each character is being motivated by a logic goal. I'm glad you're liking it. Keep watching, it gets better. I didn't get totally invested in the story until after ep 12.

Eonni, what's this status update on the feeds? You're scaling back? Does that mean I'm watching MPY by myself?

I'm watching eps 19 and 20 before I head off for work!

No major developments the last eps, but I wonder what Yeong-ju have in store for Jeonseul? What do you think?

Thx for your opinion on Heirs. I'm still on the fence, but I won't worry about it too much right now. If I get around to it, I get around to it. Currently I'm watching a family drama that I'm really enjoying. It's called My Precious You. I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it is! It's been a very pleasant surprise indeed. Let's hope it stays that way for the remaining 30 odd episodes.

Kim Woo-bin, I've been hearing a lot about that kid lately. He's pretty popular. I think he has an interesting look. Definitely that of a leading man. Apparently he has appeared in minor roles in a few dramas I've seen, but I can't remember him. I'll check him out one day when he makes a drama I'm interested to watch. So far the shows he has had a major role in aren't to my taste.

Mary Katherine (I just love your name ... but I've already told you that, haven't I? It's just that it's a very pretty name, very feminine). Anyway ... just to clear up one thing, you do NOT have to upload movies to join asiatorrents. The site works like this:

Every member of the community must maintain a minimum ratio of 2.00 or above.

If I remember correctly when you join the site you're given a basic ratio to start you off (so you'll have enough to download your first file). Or if you joined by invitation the person who invited you will transfer some of their 'bonus points' (explained below) to you.

To maintain your ratio you can either upload movies or SEED movies you've downloaded from Asiatorrents to gain 'bonus points'. You can then exchange your bonus points for upload volume which in turn increases your ratio. Just remember not to delete all the movies you've downloaded from the site from your harddrive. Keep at least one which you can seed.

As long as you seed you don't have to worry about uploading anything. Since I joined the site I've never uploaded any films. I seed only.

Not sure I explained everything correctly, but that's the gist of it. Just join & read the rules for yourself. One thing to remember from the get go is to try & avoid having your ratio drop below 2.00. If this happens you will be branded a 'leecher' and risk getting banned.

The asiatorrent community is built on the caveat that everyone must share. Therefore, you're expected to upload or seed as much as you download. If you only download and don't seed, you become 'leecher'. Being a leecher doesn't get you banned automatically, but once you've landed leecher status it can be a hassle getting rid of the label.

Wow, I like your profile! Very nice.
Did you use Photoshop or InDesign?

I can't wait to hear all the excuses she'll come with later when she tries to get back together with Jeon-seul. I just know she's going to do it! If only to come between him & Inho. And God, if Jeon-seul talks about trying with her again smoke will surely come out of my ears...

As for Jemma, oh lord. She's so hot & cold! One minute she's lusting after Jeon-seul and then the next she's talking crap about him behind his back. She needs to let Inho sort out her own relationship & mind her own business!

Ok, no more rants ... off to watch ep 16! ;)

I think this is the first time I'm seeing Choi Jin Hyuk in anything so I didn't know that. Any idea why he changed his name?

I think you're right about Yu Jeong. I also think, as is typical in Korean/Asian societies, maybe they, and specifically she, got married too young. Add the fact that she's suddenly a young mother with 2 kids & you have a recipe for disaster. She didn't have the maturity yet to realize what a good deal she had with Jeon-seul. And he may have been good and kind nampyun, but may have neglected her by prioritizing his work over her and children (isn't that typical of Korean/Asian men?).

So when Kang Min came along and showed her attention & affection she fell into infatuation, mistaking it for love. I can sympathize, but I can't excuse her behaviour. You don't abandon your kids ... under ANY circumstances, esp for a man! Secondly, don't cheat on your husband & then throw him under bus by saying he abused you to protect your own ass!!! I mean, who does that? Now the guy can barely make a living & he has 2 children to support! But okay, we're all humans & we're weak. Kang Min IS hot so I can understand the temptation. Shit happens. Fine, run off with your hot, young lover, but don't insult and abuse your ex who is the sole caregiver of your kids. How can she call herself a mother? Aigoo ... she makes me so mad!!!

Eonni, I just completed ep 15. These are my thoughts:

Bori is growing on me. I like how hardworking she is and that she never gives up. It seems like Dongho is falling for her. I hope they find happiness together, but I think maybe theirs is one of the ships that'll sink. :/ Regardless, I hope she doesn't get back together with Sinho.

Sinho & Sera, I like them together. They have a better chemistry and they're both crazy. I like watching their antics! lol

Last but not least, I'm loving the developments between Jeon-seul & Inho! Honestly this guy is one of the most loveable drama heroes I've ever seen! His ex is cray cray crazy, though!!! Seriously, what in the world is wrong with the woman. She really has no shame! Debasing herself like that over a man! Sad thing is that there are so many women like her in the world. Aigoo ... she infuriates me. When Kang Min dumps her ass I can see her trying to worm her way back into Jeon-seul & the children's lives.

I'm really cheering for Sinho & Sera to be together & of course Jeon-seul & Inho. So far this series has been great! Not a dull moment & I haven't skipped any parts. I hope the story stays on track & doesn't veer off on some ridiculous tangent, but since this is a kdrama I'm not holding my breath.

How do you feel?
I'm going to go ahead and watch ep 16! :)

Pfft ... why is he yelling at the kid? First he told her to ... and now he's upset that she did, if she did? Grrr ...
On the other hand, awww our poor KSS! You can see his heart is totally broken after Inho shot him down! :)

Interesting article!
Baby abandonment is actually a pretty common phenomenon around the world, not just in SK. In fact hundreds, if not thousands, of babies are abandoned in the US every year, but mothers abandoning their already growing children is what I believe or would like to believe is relatively uncommon. I think it would be difficult for the vast majority of mothers to do. It's easy to drop off a baby you've only spent a couple hours with, but a child you raise for years, watching them grow, hearing them call you mom ... and then you just up & leave without a backward glance? Is that type of abandonment common in SK? I'd love to know! :)

Maybe, since the article mentioned SK's very strong Confucian values of not having children outside the family's bloodline. #smh Those social laws might have worked in Confucian times when women had little or no rights/options, but in a modern society where divorce is possible & increasing, how do they deal with the dilemma it creates? Abortion? Sigh ... what a mess.

Arasso, arasso. I suffer from the same syndrome so I get you. I was going strong for several weeks, not watching any drama & focusing on my work. But then I started watching a 50 ep very addictive drama I have no business watching when I'm drowning under a sea of paper work. My other chingu was gushing about it so much I couldn't resist! Oh, ottoke...
I'll be working all thru Christmas that's for sure.
Anyway, it's always a pleasure to read from you, chingunina! Yesterday I turned 31 ... I'm still waiting on my bday big up! *pout*

*pout* How come you logged on 22 hrs ago & didn't holler at me, chinguya!!! Pugushposeyo!

I'm finishing up ep 11 now.
Crazy husband is cracking me up! No matter what I can't find it in me to dislike him. He obviously loves his family in his own weird, wacky way. Plus I'm so glad to see a love marriage in a Kdrama. Usually at this stage in a marriage the guy is cheating & treats his wife like crap, but this guy still only has eyes his darling! lol

Eonni, I don't believe for a minute Bori is pregnant! Do you? I think she's just trying to trap Shin-ho, the little devil. I'm glad he's learning his lesson, but I also feel a bit bad for him. The noose is almost visible around his neck! :)

Asians following their formula ... it's unheard of that the lead should survive in any action romance. Lovers is the rarest of exceptions. Kang Jæ is the type of hero girls want and the type of hero guys want to be. I just absolutely & totally love guy even though he's far from perfect. Glad you like him too. Looking forward to hearing your views once you finish it.