Mind explaining that a bit I think know what your saying I just want to make sure I'm on the same page
Yes! Yes! Totally Completely in agreement with you. Everything was tied up nicely in a bow like JinSun, Dan, Soo Kyung, the bullies and even Sun Woo. Haha i actually request director Nam for 20 episodes or a special ,no reply hahahahaha ya I want more too Bluray, season 2, the whole works. If you are withdrawal symptoms- these videos help especially this one https://youtu.be/v0WdPwN765g
Mind explaining that a bit I think know what your saying I just want to make sure I'm on the same page
Wow you marathoned! I'm so happy you loved it as much as I did. Ep 16 - I cried heartbroken at the angst, cried happy tears at the beautiful reunion, cried out loud in laughter at the men in black, cried happy tears at the camp where she called him Oppa and he replied Dam ah and hugged her so happily and lovingly. I cried at the best ending ever - witty flirty sweet hot suggestive ending.. I cried a mixture of happy tears and sad tears for myself as it's OVER huhuhu... 🤣😂 and trust me it doesn't get better after rewatching lol
My Overall Review is submitted. **Why I Love MRIAG** This is not an ordinary love story. It is between the love of a human and fox against all odds, against nature, against time, against destiny & fate, to have what we humans take for granted, an ordinary future together.
I love Dam (Hyeri) and I love Fox's (Jang Ki Yong) each individual characters. But together, together it's so so so much more. I think, right now, for me at least, it is one of the most epic love stories in kdramaland. I love the philosophical and human struggle that is beautifully told here.
A loner 999 years old humane fox, who didn't care much to be human. This premise, pulled me to this show. I care if he wants to be human, I care why he wants to be human. I care how did he want to be human. I care when he wanted to be human.
A young woman who is inexperienced in love but so full of life, maturity, fiercely independent, true to herself, heart on her sleeve, genuine, courageous and spunky. I care whether or not she would be the one to change the fox. I care how she would be the one to make fox see what it is like to be human.
I love how we as an audience get to see how he falls for her. And her for him. I love how we as an audience get to see all the failings and trappings of an intimate relationship, of human love and all that it entails - the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. All the mistakes he would make, all the struggles they would face together and apart, how deep her love must be to love a fox, how his centuries-lived life was turned on its head by a spunky young woman. I love that both are inexperienced in love. How pure their love is.
Some love this drama for its comedy, some for its light and easy enjoyment, some for it's fantasy, some for it's story, some for the lead couple's characters, some for the second lead couple's characters , some for the side characters and some for the second lead male character and that is the charm of this drama. It truly cares for the characters in the story. The perfect cast shows it and the powerful performances elevates it.This drama weaves effortlessly with thoughtful pacing - the funny with the sad, the sweet with the heavy. This can't be overstated that the comedy and sweetness elements when done right, as it does so brilliantly in this drama gives audiences a chance to breathe, to smile, to swoon, to laugh, to feel happiness in the simplest nuances of human nature and culture. Thus, it has launched iconic moments, philosopical moments, meme moments and viral moments of this drama.
It would be a travesty to not mention the dynamic between the male and female in this drama. Eventhough Fox has teleportation powers, can easily accumulate wealth, never ages, forever tall and handsome. However it is Dam, a young woman in university that is all powerful. Time and time again it is Dam who steps up, courageously, who leads the way, you inspires and fights just as hard as a hero in a drama. She is the White Knight that saves the prince and not a damsel in distress. The same can be said about Hye Sun. They both know what they want and have no trouble in bringing it out from their leading men or their friends.
I didn't expect to be given important lessons of human vulnerabilities. It's a thoughtful drama. It also makes this drama so special and different from other dramas of it's kind. Fantasy is just a plot mechanism to show the power of humanity. It has renewed my passion and appreciation to belong to the human race. This drama has inspired me how special it is to be humane, reminds me being a human doesn't mean one is humane, the importance of communication and human connection, the valuable lessons that the ordinary can be extraordinary, the the meaningless can be meaningful and we, humans, unlike animals, are the captains of our destiny. I feel I need this in my life - to realise how important it is to be alive, how special it is to be human. And that we never stop learning to live a well lived-life.
After 15 episodes and 2 months, FoxDam's hopes and dreams to becoming human seems palpable. When he realises he is disappearing mid-sentence, while sharing his good news my heart dropped and it has not recovered since watching it in ep 15. I tried my best to console myself that it would be a good ending in the end. But this drama, it does everything well, not only the happiness, the cute, the sweet, the comedy but also the angst.
"I think the end is near" says Fox. The hopeful Dam so relieved and delighted that his journey to humanity is coming to an end. When Fox tried to hide his utter devastation with a smile. I ached for him. This is too cruel! We have seen him struggle, overcome so many emotional hardships, the threat of maegu, the bloody red string, resisting that animal hunger all 15 episodes long... and now this!
Hye Sun on a high reminds me of me yesterday. All happy that our fox was turning human without me being spoilt by the previews. Fox in his Prof office, feeling what must be soul crushing and there comes the sunny Hye Sun celebrating with that "Goodbye Gumiho" animated phone sign. For the fox, it must be like rubbing salt into the wound. I could feel him being stabbed by a knife and someone twisting it when the last conversation he just had with her, they both thought he was within reach of humanity. Hye Sun in disbelief says those words as if they were my own. That's what I love about Hye Sun.
Prof fox being told that Dam needs to be home to help Dan....saying he needed her too 😭...and Dam tries be persuade him that it's just a couple of days and when he admits point blank ....that he doesn't want to separate from her even for a couple of days. hiding his desperation with his intoxicating smile😭It must have felt so hard to hide it in a smile. Fox wants to ease the pain and suffering of the love of his life especially from something he has yet properly understood what is happening to him. Isnt this a human thing to do? Why mountain spirit, is he disappearing??? This tugged at my already sensitive heartstrings.
I thought this was angst time, I wanted it to be short angst for this episode but I was pleasantly surprised to be gleefully happy when Smart fox wanted to help her brother out of a slump. It was hilarious when he couldn't believe her that this visual king was his sister's boyfriend!!!! Why can't I stop laughing at Dam and Dan's reaction? I love this scene for the 15 episode long payoff that it brings. Dan finally introduced to her sister's epic love! And in such a funny and true to their character way. I love. I have to say, the star of this scene is Dam, her expression when Dan called her love - Brother in law 😍, impressed by his archery skills, her acting was on point and felt so real. Like inside she was proudly bragging, shouting at the rooftops THIS IS MY BOYFRIEND! My Namja! Yet trying hard to shyly hide it with humility. 😆 Too cute!!! I was so happy for Dam!
"I'm going to sleep with you every single day" I squealed like a fangirl. He feels all these human emotions yet he is under the threat of his own existence - cruel... so cruel. He wants to spend as much time with her as he could. Sleep in the same bed with her, wake up next to her. Have meals with her. This feels like dejavu...kimchi making wanting to spend as much ordinary time he has left dejavu. Cruel! The injustice. Hasn't he gone through enough? Now that he has finally felt all these human emotions he has to make each minute count. Cruel!
When he pulls her to him in bed, I felt butterflies. So romantic. This is what a leading man does. To be someone she can rely on even for a moment. To make the present count and not dwell on the future.. To take control and make the best of the time he has left with the only person that ever mattered in his centuries lived life. I can feel his love, their desire and their sweet chemistry in this scene and it's so beautiful to see.
Only yesterday they were making plans for the future and my heart sunk when Dam talked about the human bucket list for Fox. The look on Fox's face... saddens me... yet he hides it because he wants to make happy memories with her. I just can't blame him for that. Reading comics, playing games, taking wefies... I loved every moment and wanted more. They were just ordinary dating life but so meaningful to them both. For Dam it's the promise of their future and for Fox the little ordinary happiness he can give her while he still exist.
The scene where fox ask what makes a good breakup and heart on her sleeves Dam says isn't that Happy Starvation, isn't that an oxymoron! Dam you're good! I could see Fox immediately understood that Dam would want to prepare for it , you can see his smile satisfied that he now knows what to do to grant her wish. Next thing we know Bam he loses his powers again , disappearing in front of her! And worst when he gets back Dam exasperatedly says "Don't ever disappear without a word". What timing. Can this fox catch a break? He can't even do right for his girl?
I couldn't bear to let her see him disappear right before her eyes. Not after all that. As Hye Sun also felt compelled to point out that it might be too distressing for her especially since they are living in the same house. As a viewer, I dread that this might be the last time they will ever see each other again. Fox's main concern was that if he disappears she will be left alone. Cry alone and he can't bear it. It worried him too much. Will he have time to tell her the truth? Will he tell her the truth? At this point of the show I was too upset to contemplate.
Let's just say, whenever Fox forlornly looks out the window, it's a bad trigger, it gives me PTSD! Argh
"Did I do something wrong?" The send off in front of her house. I wanted to say "Dam-ah please don't say those words"... ya I was in tears wishing I could tell Dam , don't make Fox suffer anymore. This is not easy for Fox or Me!!!! I know I'm crazy but that's how I felt!!! The hugggggg... his face which looked like it would burst out crying any second...their holding hands... separate......the music starts and I'm tearing again.
This scene was hard to write down...i had to put it off many times..When Fox started crying his heart out... it really felt like my heart was ripped out into a million pieces. It was his best performance and I really wish it wasn't this scene because I don't ever want to see Fox cry again. The pure essence of this scene.... no special lighting, no fancy backdrop, just the hallway of the home they shared so much bittersweet memories together, he didn't even make it to his study before he broke down... crying inconsolable tears.... I cried eventhough I expected this scene from previews yet it still hurt so bloody much.
And there's the internal dialog Goodbye letter with their montage complete with him tearing because he is almost disappearing... the scene I am dreading... for a minute there I was envisioning Dam coming to rescue him to hold on to him in a tight embrace and maybe just maybe that will keep him from disappearing... a girl can dream... sigh... then everything happened in a flash... our fox saved her... the bloody truck... Dam's shock to see her eoreushin lying on the naked tarmac looking at her..... as she runs in slow motion to reach him.... he continues reading his goodbye letter to her, in his deep mesmerising voice lovingly watching her "That you would change my destiny. That you would bring meaning to my meaningless and worthless life" ... and he disappears before she could reach him!!!... in that briefest of moment I hated this show...my tears could not stop. I was tearing for them both.
As if it can't get any worst but when Dam blamed herself and when she exclaimed with her broken heart defiantly "There is no such thing as destiny. He promised he would stay by my side!" That's when I sobbed like an open broken faucet. What she said affected me deeply. And I can't find the words to describe it. Even now as I am typing this, I am in tears.
Let's talk about Hye Sun Fox heart to heart scene. I love it most because I did not expect this and I did not expect to feel the way I did watching it. For him to admit and express his gratitude to Hye Sun for being his guardian angel, for showing up when it mattered the most to him despite himself. This is moving as we have only seen these two bicker and Fox always mocking her all 15 episodes long. Like a brother to a sister who loves to wind each other up and too proud to show their vulnerabilities. I know it was not easy for Fox to say those words to Hye Sun. I appreciate so much that this drama showed this side of Fox and payed off all the episodes where Hye Sun was always saving his behind. For being concern of his journey to humanity. To see that Fox said those touching acknowledgement to Hye Sun is also probably his last words, his goodbye to his only friend, only fox family and his guardian angel moved me no end. Both their reactions were so touching. Kang Han Na and Jang Ki Yong nailed this scene. *End part 1 of 2
**Why I Love MRIAG**
This is not an ordinary love story. It is between the love of a human and fox against all odds, against nature, against time, against destiny & fate, to have what we humans take for granted, an ordinary future together.
I love Dam (Hyeri) and I love Fox's (Jang Ki Yong) each individual characters. But together, together it's so so so much more. I think, right now, for me at least, it is one of the most epic love stories in kdramaland. I love the philosophical and human struggle that is beautifully told here.
A loner 999 years old humane fox, who didn't care much to be human. This premise, pulled me to this show. I care if he wants to be human, I care why he wants to be human. I care how did he want to be human. I care when he wanted to be human.
A young woman who is inexperienced in love but so full of life, maturity, fiercely independent, true to herself, heart on her sleeve, genuine, courageous and spunky. I care whether or not she would be the one to change the fox. I care how she would be the one to make fox see what it is like to be human.
I love how we as an audience get to see how he falls for her. And her for him. I love how we as an audience get to see all the failings and trappings of an intimate relationship, of human love and all that it entails - the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. All the mistakes he would make, all the struggles they would face together and apart, how deep her love must be to love a fox, how his centuries-lived life was turned on its head by a spunky young woman. I love that both are inexperienced in love. How pure their love is.
Some love this drama for its comedy, some for its light and easy enjoyment, some for it's fantasy, some for it's story, some for the lead couple's characters, some for the second lead couple's characters , some for the side characters and some for the second lead male character and that is the charm of this drama. It truly cares for the characters in the story. The perfect cast shows it and the powerful performances elevates it.This drama weaves effortlessly with thoughtful pacing - the funny with the sad, the sweet with the heavy. This can't be overstated that the comedy and sweetness elements when done right, as it does so brilliantly in this drama gives audiences a chance to breathe, to smile, to swoon, to laugh, to feel happiness in the simplest nuances of human nature and culture. Thus, it has launched iconic moments, philosopical moments, meme moments and viral moments of this drama.
It would be a travesty to not mention the dynamic between the male and female in this drama. Eventhough Fox has teleportation powers, can easily accumulate wealth, never ages, forever tall and handsome. However it is Dam, a young woman in university that is all powerful. Time and time again it is Dam who steps up, courageously, who leads the way, you inspires and fights just as hard as a hero in a drama. She is the White Knight that saves the prince and not a damsel in distress. The same can be said about Hye Sun. They both know what they want and have no trouble in bringing it out from their leading men or their friends.
I didn't expect to be given important lessons of human vulnerabilities. It's a thoughtful drama. It also makes this drama so special and different from other dramas of it's kind. Fantasy is just a plot mechanism to show the power of humanity. It has renewed my passion and appreciation to belong to the human race. This drama has inspired me how special it is to be humane, reminds me being a human doesn't mean one is humane, the importance of communication and human connection, the valuable lessons that the ordinary can be extraordinary, the the meaningless can be meaningful and we, humans, unlike animals, are the captains of our destiny. I feel I need this in my life - to realise how important it is to be alive, how special it is to be human. And that we never stop learning to live a well lived-life.
***Goodbye Gumiho***
After 15 episodes and 2 months, FoxDam's hopes and dreams to becoming human seems palpable. When he realises he is disappearing mid-sentence, while sharing his good news my heart dropped and it has not recovered since watching it in ep 15. I tried my best to console myself that it would be a good ending in the end. But this drama, it does everything well, not only the happiness, the cute, the sweet, the comedy but also the angst.
"I think the end is near" says Fox. The hopeful Dam so relieved and delighted that his journey to humanity is coming to an end. When Fox tried to hide his utter devastation with a smile. I ached for him. This is too cruel! We have seen him struggle, overcome so many emotional hardships, the threat of maegu, the bloody red string, resisting that animal hunger all 15 episodes long... and now this!
Hye Sun on a high reminds me of me yesterday. All happy that our fox was turning human without me being spoilt by the previews. Fox in his Prof office, feeling what must be soul crushing and there comes the sunny Hye Sun celebrating with that "Goodbye Gumiho" animated phone sign. For the fox, it must be like rubbing salt into the wound. I could feel him being stabbed by a knife and someone twisting it when the last conversation he just had with her, they both thought he was within reach of humanity. Hye Sun in disbelief says those words as if they were my own. That's what I love about Hye Sun.
Prof fox being told that Dam needs to be home to help Dan....saying he needed her too 😭...and Dam tries be persuade him that it's just a couple of days and when he admits point blank ....that he doesn't want to separate from her even for a couple of days. hiding his desperation with his intoxicating smile😭It must have felt so hard to hide it in a smile. Fox wants to ease the pain and suffering of the love of his life especially from something he has yet properly understood what is happening to him. Isnt this a human thing to do? Why mountain spirit, is he disappearing??? This tugged at my already sensitive heartstrings.
I thought this was angst time, I wanted it to be short angst for this episode but I was pleasantly surprised to be gleefully happy when Smart fox wanted to help her brother out of a slump. It was hilarious when he couldn't believe her that this visual king was his sister's boyfriend!!!! Why can't I stop laughing at Dam and Dan's reaction? I love this scene for the 15 episode long payoff that it brings. Dan finally introduced to her sister's epic love! And in such a funny and true to their character way. I love. I have to say, the star of this scene is Dam, her expression when Dan called her love - Brother in law 😍, impressed by his archery skills, her acting was on point and felt so real. Like inside she was proudly bragging, shouting at the rooftops THIS IS MY BOYFRIEND! My Namja! Yet trying hard to shyly hide it with humility. 😆 Too cute!!! I was so happy for Dam!
"I'm going to sleep with you every single day" I squealed like a fangirl. He feels all these human emotions yet he is under the threat of his own existence - cruel... so cruel. He wants to spend as much time with her as he could. Sleep in the same bed with her, wake up next to her. Have meals with her. This feels like dejavu...kimchi making wanting to spend as much ordinary time he has left dejavu. Cruel! The injustice. Hasn't he gone through enough? Now that he has finally felt all these human emotions he has to make each minute count. Cruel!
When he pulls her to him in bed, I felt butterflies. So romantic. This is what a leading man does. To be someone she can rely on even for a moment. To make the present count and not dwell on the future.. To take control and make the best of the time he has left with the only person that ever mattered in his centuries lived life. I can feel his love, their desire and their sweet chemistry in this scene and it's so beautiful to see.
Only yesterday they were making plans for the future and my heart sunk when Dam talked about the human bucket list for Fox. The look on Fox's face... saddens me... yet he hides it because he wants to make happy memories with her. I just can't blame him for that. Reading comics, playing games, taking wefies... I loved every moment and wanted more. They were just ordinary dating life but so meaningful to them both. For Dam it's the promise of their future and for Fox the little ordinary happiness he can give her while he still exist.
The scene where fox ask what makes a good breakup and heart on her sleeves Dam says isn't that Happy Starvation, isn't that an oxymoron! Dam you're good! I could see Fox immediately understood that Dam would want to prepare for it , you can see his smile satisfied that he now knows what to do to grant her wish. Next thing we know Bam he loses his powers again , disappearing in front of her! And worst when he gets back Dam exasperatedly says "Don't ever disappear without a word". What timing. Can this fox catch a break? He can't even do right for his girl?
I couldn't bear to let her see him disappear right before her eyes. Not after all that. As Hye Sun also felt compelled to point out that it might be too distressing for her especially since they are living in the same house. As a viewer, I dread that this might be the last time they will ever see each other again.
Fox's main concern was that if he disappears she will be left alone. Cry alone and he can't bear it. It worried him too much. Will he have time to tell her the truth? Will he tell her the truth? At this point of the show I was too upset to contemplate.
Let's just say, whenever Fox forlornly looks out the window, it's a bad trigger, it gives me PTSD! Argh
"Did I do something wrong?" The send off in front of her house. I wanted to say "Dam-ah please don't say those words"... ya I was in tears wishing I could tell Dam , don't make Fox suffer anymore. This is not easy for Fox or Me!!!! I know I'm crazy but that's how I felt!!! The hugggggg... his face which looked like it would burst out crying any second...their holding hands... separate......the music starts and I'm tearing again.
This scene was hard to write down...i had to put it off many times..When Fox started crying his heart out... it really felt like my heart was ripped out into a million pieces. It was his best performance and I really wish it wasn't this scene because I don't ever want to see Fox cry again. The pure essence of this scene.... no special lighting, no fancy backdrop, just the hallway of the home they shared so much bittersweet memories together, he didn't even make it to his study before he broke down... crying inconsolable tears.... I cried eventhough I expected this scene from previews yet it still hurt so bloody much.
And there's the internal dialog Goodbye letter with their montage complete with him tearing because he is almost disappearing... the scene I am dreading... for a minute there I was envisioning Dam coming to rescue him to hold on to him in a tight embrace and maybe just maybe that will keep him from disappearing... a girl can dream... sigh... then everything happened in a flash... our fox saved her... the bloody truck... Dam's shock to see her eoreushin lying on the naked tarmac looking at her..... as she runs in slow motion to reach him.... he continues reading his goodbye letter to her, in his deep mesmerising voice lovingly watching her "That you would change my destiny. That you would bring meaning to my meaningless and worthless life" ... and he disappears before she could reach him!!!... in that briefest of moment I hated this show...my tears could not stop. I was tearing for them both.
As if it can't get any worst but when Dam blamed herself and when she exclaimed with her broken heart defiantly "There is no such thing as destiny. He promised he would stay by my side!" That's when I sobbed like an open broken faucet. What she said affected me deeply. And I can't find the words to describe it. Even now as I am typing this, I am in tears.
Let's talk about Hye Sun Fox heart to heart scene. I love it most because I did not expect this and I did not expect to feel the way I did watching it. For him to admit and express his gratitude to Hye Sun for being his guardian angel, for showing up when it mattered the most to him despite himself. This is moving as we have only seen these two bicker and Fox always mocking her all 15 episodes long.
Like a brother to a sister who loves to wind each other up and too proud to show their vulnerabilities. I
know it was not easy for Fox to say those words to Hye Sun. I appreciate so much that this drama showed this side of Fox and payed off all the episodes where Hye Sun was always saving his behind. For being concern of his journey to humanity. To see that Fox said those touching acknowledgement to Hye Sun is also probably his last words, his goodbye to his only friend, only fox family and his guardian angel moved me no end. Both their reactions were so touching. Kang Han Na and Jang Ki Yong nailed this scene.
*End part 1 of 2
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