KYS and KNM = peak sibling behaviour! It was the highlight for me because it reminds me so much of my siblings. When KYS started hitting her brother, my hands started itching, I wish my siblings were here to receive some much deserved choke slams WWE style...
What happens to all the money cops earn when undercover?
I just did some research and at least in the US they are not allowed to keep the money earned undercover, they are just paid their regular salary. The money goes back to PD or govt.
I have been thinking about this but wouldn't people notice KJH's obvious lack of adam's apple? I do have to say that so far out of all the cross-dressers, she is the most convincing.
I was just going to say the same thing. The whole story was good because they were both strong in their convictions.…
I think she is allowed to change her opinion. She can definitely come to the realization that physical attraction has a bigger place in a relationship than she was willing to admit. Additionally, when she had first proposed the idea that they date, he had said he also wanted to try dating his way, I don’t think he outright rejected her way of dating, what he had issue with was trying ONLY her way of dating. Plus, they had a snack that he brought for her specifically, took a walk together and had dinner too. Pretty much everything she wanted to do. They just didn’t name it explicitly in any of the scenes. So he did give in, and then she did. So in the end they both changed their minds.
Seeing all the interest in consulting careers here, my take is: think carefully before treating consulting as a guaranteed path to a prestigious, secure career.
My top-10 business school has long been a feeder into MBB (McKinsey, Bain and Boston Consulting Group). Over the past few years, I’ve seen fewer junior opportunities, internships not converting, and consultants spending more time “on the bench” as in not being placed on a current project. Hiring varies, but the traditional path feels less dependable.
I don’t think AI will kill consulting, but I do think it will put pressure on the model of large teams of junior consultants. Research, analysis and polished slides alone will become harder to justify premium fees for.
The opportunity I see is helping businesses implement AI profitably. Many companies face messy data, disconnected systems and resistance to change which are problems that buying an AI tool won’t magically fix. Consultants who can address those barriers and deliver measurable results will remain valuable. Firms also bring credibility and support for difficult leadership decisions, which helps explain why their role goes beyond producing recommendations.
But selling an “AI transformation” is easier than delivering one. Consultants need industry knowledge, technical expertise and implementation experience to earn their fees.
So if you’re exploring consulting as a career, my advice is to focus on AI and how to implement it efficiently, with clear, measurable returns for businesses. That’s where I see the strongest opportunities ahead. And aim for a really high GPA and GMAT score!
Why did I keep thinking about how she hasn't brushed in two days... I love my partner but I will not kiss if they havent brushed post meal let alone for two days 😂
Awww I love how all drama babies are plump as a ripe watermelon in peak season! In reality they are all like shriveled prunes right as they are born, mine included…
I also cannot imagine giving birth with no medical support (even though that’s how all babies were born for a long time) but I thank the lord everyday for the gift of epidural!!!
Lack of modern medicine is one of the biggest reason I would never want to time travel backwards. I don’t get the people who fantasize about the past, especially women! We have had it shit throughout history lol… I would never want to go back, not even if I was born a princess or to some rich billionaire. Even JFK’s elder sister suffered even though she was born in a rich family!
While the novel was bland and a bit creepy the way he was pursuing her, the drama did well initially but really went downhill towards the end. So many plot twists and turns just for the sake of it, also leaving massive plot holes in its wake. They really had the chance to make this a great drama but they fumbled big time.
I think this is where we fundamentally disagree. You're treating the age gap and mentor dynamic as inherently regressive, whereas I think context matters.
Yes, he's older and has more life experience. But life experience alone isn't a power imbalance. What matters is whether he's using that position to manipulate, pressure, or control her. If he were her boss or had authority over her future, I'd agree. That's one of the reasons I found The Early Spring much more uncomfortable. I just don't see the same dynamic here.
I also don't think her choosing an older partner somehow undoes her independence or accomplishments. That would only be true if the relationship made her dependent on him or diminished her agency, and I don't think the drama has shown that. She is not being coerced or forced in any shape or form.
Now, if he were to change after they got together or married and pressure her to quit her career, have children against her wishes, or otherwise limit her autonomy, I'd be right there with you criticizing him and also her for throwing away her life for a man. That would be genuinely regressive. But I don't think it's fair to assume that's where the story is headed simply because he's older.
the consenting adults argument is so lame. Its not "problematic" from a legal or ethical standpoint. But…
I don't think you're being as objective as you think either. It feels like you've already decided that any relationship with a significant age gap is automatically patriarchal, so everything else gets interpreted through that lens.
She's an adult. You can disagree with her choices, but saying she's incapable of deciding who she loves because she's younger isn't exactly empowering either. It kind of strips her of the very agency you're trying to defend.
You also keep framing him as some paternal figure who's taking advantage of her. But that's your interpretation, not an objective fact. He's not her boss. He doesn't hold any real power over her. He's teaching her, yes, but not in a way where her career, livelihood, or future depends on her returning his affection. That's very different from relationships where there's an actual imbalance of power or coercion.
You compare this to older men marrying much younger women in traditional arranged marriages, but I don't think that's an apt comparison. Those relationships often existed in a context where women had little legal, financial, or social autonomy. Here, she has every opportunity to walk away if she wants to. Whether she chooses to stay is her decision, not something imposed on her.
You saying you'd rather see her in a love triangle with two cute guys her own age, going clubbing, dating around, or hanging out with her friends is completely fair. That's the kind of story you prefer. But that's a preference, not evidence that this relationship is inherently regressive. Not every woman wants the same things, and respecting women's agency means accepting that some will choose relationships you personally wouldn't.
Also, the whole "when he was 24 she was 10" argument has never made much sense to me. They weren't together then. They probably didn't even know each other. You're making it sound disturbing by comparing two completely unrelated points in time.
By that logic, if I were an embryo created through IVF and frozen for 40 years before being born, would you object to me marrying someone who's technically 40 years younger than me even though we were actually born at the same time and are the same age? Obviously not. That's because chronology by itself isn't what makes a relationship appropriate or inappropriate. What matters is when two consenting adults meet, the stage of life they're in, whether there's genuine consent, and whether there's an unhealthy power imbalance.
You can read my comments on other C dramas (eg Key to Phoenix Heart), where I've strongly criticized casting choices involving barely legal actresses paired with much older male leads. But I think this situation is different.
As I said, if she were my daughter, I wouldn't be comfortable with it. That said, she's still a consenting adult (both the actress as well as the character), so ultimately it's her decision.
It's also worth remembering that even a show like The Early Spring had a much more uncomfortable dynamic, with a significant power imbalance that gave the main couple's relationship borderline creepy vibes. In this case, that kind of imbalance isn't really present. He isn't her boss or someone with authority over her life. He's simply teaching her, and not in a context where her affection, attention, or compliance is tied to any professional or financial benefit. In fact there have been times where she has problem solved on her own. That distinction makes a meaningful difference to me.
People seem obsessed with the FL taking revenge. What many overlook is that her family wasn’t killed in some…
Right? This drama is so close to reality in that sense than most other ones. Like how are you going to take revenge on the Emperor who can murder people on whim if he wants to when you are not even supposed to be alive? He is literally called The Son of Heaven...
I've seen some pretty problematic pairings in C dramas and Thai dramas where barely legal FLs are cast opposite much older MLs. In this drama, though, both the actors and the characters are adults in every meaningful sense, both on screen and off screen so I don't see an issue at all.
Also, in this drama they're only in the getting to know each other/dating stage. Many historical dramas, on the other hand, introduce the leads as married and sometimes even imply or intimacy, despite casting very young actresses opposite much older actors. I understand those are period dramas, but the production could still cast older actresses if they wanted to. They often choose not to in the name of "authenticity." In my opinion, those have the problematic drama casting, not this one!
If my 24 year old daughter wanted to date someone 10–15 years older than her, would I support her? Yes, because she's a consenting adult and capable of making her own decisions. Would I be thrilled about it? No! At 24, she has her whole life ahead of her, and I'd want her to experience dating people closer to her age before deciding that an older man is the right person for her. I'd definitely encourage her to take her time and not rush into anything.
Damn eachtime we have an age gap romance even when it's between two consenting adults.. people love to make it…
In this case its not at all creepy. They both are single and consenting. Although I have seen casting in C dramas and Thai dramas that is very questionable.
So my question is if these so-called seniors are just there to either terrorise their mentees or steal from them,…
That is consulting for you my friend! There is a running joke/meme in the consulting industry called “Plz fix!” Look it up. My friend was an associate partner at MBB and he would be working on his projects while on vacation with us and mind you he was an associate partner at that point.
Consulting culture is toxic af just like Hedge Fund culture! Everything you see here has happened to someone at some point in consulting. Also the the mantra of “up or out” really brings out the worst in people. Up or Out is a policy where you get promoted within a certain time frame or you have to leave the company. So you have to go from Business Analyst to SBA within two years, then the next promotion within two years and so on or they make you leave. The best part, they don’t outright make you resign unless you are not getting the hint lol. They will “bench” you forever and you will eventually be pushed out.
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My top-10 business school has long been a feeder into MBB (McKinsey, Bain and Boston Consulting Group). Over the past few years, I’ve seen fewer junior opportunities, internships not converting, and consultants spending more time “on the bench” as in not being placed on a current project. Hiring varies, but the traditional path feels less dependable.
I don’t think AI will kill consulting, but I do think it will put pressure on the model of large teams of junior consultants. Research, analysis and polished slides alone will become harder to justify premium fees for.
The opportunity I see is helping businesses implement AI profitably. Many companies face messy data, disconnected systems and resistance to change which are problems that buying an AI tool won’t magically fix. Consultants who can address those barriers and deliver measurable results will remain valuable. Firms also bring credibility and support for difficult leadership decisions, which helps explain why their role goes beyond producing recommendations.
But selling an “AI transformation” is easier than delivering one. Consultants need industry knowledge, technical expertise and implementation experience to earn their fees.
So if you’re exploring consulting as a career, my advice is to focus on AI and how to implement it efficiently, with clear, measurable returns for businesses. That’s where I see the strongest opportunities ahead. And aim for a really high GPA and GMAT score!
I also cannot imagine giving birth with no medical support (even though that’s how all babies were born for a long time) but I thank the lord everyday for the gift of epidural!!!
Lack of modern medicine is one of the biggest reason I would never want to time travel backwards. I don’t get the people who fantasize about the past, especially women! We have had it shit throughout history lol… I would never want to go back, not even if I was born a princess or to some rich billionaire. Even JFK’s elder sister suffered even though she was born in a rich family!
Yes, he's older and has more life experience. But life experience alone isn't a power imbalance. What matters is whether he's using that position to manipulate, pressure, or control her. If he were her boss or had authority over her future, I'd agree. That's one of the reasons I found The Early Spring much more uncomfortable. I just don't see the same dynamic here.
I also don't think her choosing an older partner somehow undoes her independence or accomplishments. That would only be true if the relationship made her dependent on him or diminished her agency, and I don't think the drama has shown that. She is not being coerced or forced in any shape or form.
Now, if he were to change after they got together or married and pressure her to quit her career, have children against her wishes, or otherwise limit her autonomy, I'd be right there with you criticizing him and also her for throwing away her life for a man. That would be genuinely regressive. But I don't think it's fair to assume that's where the story is headed simply because he's older.
She's an adult. You can disagree with her choices, but saying she's incapable of deciding who she loves because she's younger isn't exactly empowering either. It kind of strips her of the very agency you're trying to defend.
You also keep framing him as some paternal figure who's taking advantage of her. But that's your interpretation, not an objective fact. He's not her boss. He doesn't hold any real power over her. He's teaching her, yes, but not in a way where her career, livelihood, or future depends on her returning his affection. That's very different from relationships where there's an actual imbalance of power or coercion.
You compare this to older men marrying much younger women in traditional arranged marriages, but I don't think that's an apt comparison. Those relationships often existed in a context where women had little legal, financial, or social autonomy. Here, she has every opportunity to walk away if she wants to. Whether she chooses to stay is her decision, not something imposed on her.
You saying you'd rather see her in a love triangle with two cute guys her own age, going clubbing, dating around, or hanging out with her friends is completely fair. That's the kind of story you prefer. But that's a preference, not evidence that this relationship is inherently regressive. Not every woman wants the same things, and respecting women's agency means accepting that some will choose relationships you personally wouldn't.
Also, the whole "when he was 24 she was 10" argument has never made much sense to me. They weren't together then. They probably didn't even know each other. You're making it sound disturbing by comparing two completely unrelated points in time.
By that logic, if I were an embryo created through IVF and frozen for 40 years before being born, would you object to me marrying someone who's technically 40 years younger than me even though we were actually born at the same time and are the same age? Obviously not. That's because chronology by itself isn't what makes a relationship appropriate or inappropriate. What matters is when two consenting adults meet, the stage of life they're in, whether there's genuine consent, and whether there's an unhealthy power imbalance.
As I said, if she were my daughter, I wouldn't be comfortable with it. That said, she's still a consenting adult (both the actress as well as the character), so ultimately it's her decision.
It's also worth remembering that even a show like The Early Spring had a much more uncomfortable dynamic, with a significant power imbalance that gave the main couple's relationship borderline creepy vibes. In this case, that kind of imbalance isn't really present. He isn't her boss or someone with authority over her life. He's simply teaching her, and not in a context where her affection, attention, or compliance is tied to any professional or financial benefit. In fact there have been times where she has problem solved on her own. That distinction makes a meaningful difference to me.
Also, in this drama they're only in the getting to know each other/dating stage. Many historical dramas, on the other hand, introduce the leads as married and sometimes even imply or intimacy, despite casting very young actresses opposite much older actors. I understand those are period dramas, but the production could still cast older actresses if they wanted to. They often choose not to in the name of "authenticity." In my opinion, those have the problematic drama casting, not this one!
If my 24 year old daughter wanted to date someone 10–15 years older than her, would I support her? Yes, because she's a consenting adult and capable of making her own decisions. Would I be thrilled about it? No! At 24, she has her whole life ahead of her, and I'd want her to experience dating people closer to her age before deciding that an older man is the right person for her. I'd definitely encourage her to take her time and not rush into anything.
Consulting culture is toxic af just like Hedge Fund culture! Everything you see here has happened to someone at some point in consulting. Also the the mantra of “up or out” really brings out the worst in people. Up or Out is a policy where you get promoted within a certain time frame or you have to leave the company. So you have to go from Business Analyst to SBA within two years, then the next promotion within two years and so on or they make you leave. The best part, they don’t outright make you resign unless you are not getting the hint lol. They will “bench” you forever and you will eventually be pushed out.