I already have 2nd ML syndrome in this one. He's just better in so many ways.
I hope he gets together with the 1FL, and they won't turn him into a character with a suspicious background or some secret crime.
He's a good actor, too. I hope they give him more roles after this. Most of his appearances in dramas were as a guest. And that face! Even us guys would die to have that face. ROFL.
This is so funny. Most specially seeing Kim Byung Chul in a role as a submissive son and fearing his wife, being slapped too. Hahaha. It's so refreshing to see him in a totally different role than the ones he took on the previous years.
Though, that was a sudden 180̂° turn.1. Tae Ra's brother telling the truth.2. Every turn, Hae Soo kept hearing…
Hmm… it seems you haven't watched episode 11 yet. It revealed there that Hae Soo is not helping Pyo, rather, she is trying to manipulate her so she and Tae Ra can bring down.
Here's an explanation, but warning, spoiler.
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--- Hae Soo is not actually helping Pyo. ^^
When Tae Ra told her version of the truth to Hae Soo, and then later Tae Ra's brother told her the entire truth, Hae Soo used Tae Ra's promise to “I will do anything you ask”.
Hae Soo then formed a plan on how to bring Pyo as well as Do Jin's father, and it has to do with getting close to Pyo and Do Jin's father.
For Hae Soo's plan to be successful, she need Tae Ra to do exactly as she tells her. For example, get her brother and daughter to another country, because those two are Tae Ra's major weaknesses.
So, for all intents and purposes, Hae Soo and Tae Ra are currently allies. They have the same target in Pyo. While Hae Soo is also targeting Do Jin's father.
Also, in episode 11, Hae Soo admitted that she has forgiven Tae Ra.
The question is, was it real, or was she also trying to manipulate Tae Ra? In any case, since Hae Soo is now aware that Tae Ra was not the trigger man (or woman in this case) during the assassination, Hae Soo no longer have fuel against her hatred to Tae Ra. It would be totally insane if she still hates Tae Ra at this point, so I think she was genuine.
I think the real question is, will Hae Soo take revenge against Tae Ra's brother? Assuming, of course, he was indeed the trigger man. Personally, I'm suspecting Mr. Blind Guy was the real trigger man, and Tae Ra's brother's gun had an empty shell.
I mean, there is too much at stake to let the assassination rely on a little boy who's only there for his sister. I am also suspecting that Pyo paid a much higher price, hence, when Do Jin's father tried to stop it, he failed.
And if you're running an assassin business, with such high stakes, you definitely do not want any problems, it should be a perfect kill. Relying on a little boy is just too much.
1. Tae Ra's brother telling the truth. 2. Every turn, Hae Soo kept hearing Tae Ra is protecting her. 3. Tae Ra's brother being only 10 years old that time. 4. Tae Ra sharing all the information she gathered with her. 5. And Hae Soo's own suspicion on how it all started (best friends and all)
I guess, those things finally woke her up that her true enemy is not Tae Ra, or her brother, but whoever was the one pulling everyone's strings.
And at this point, everything is pointing to Pyo as the puppet master.
It will take all of them to bring him down.
At least for now, there is a Tae Ra Hae Soo alliance.
The way I see it currently, as of ep 11, they also need to ally with Do Jin and his father, because, as per the previous episodes, he did call to stop the assassination. Yet, somehow, it was blocked by whoever he called.
I'm suspecting it was Pyo, and Madame Assassin told him something like “someone else paid higher to make sure the assassination goes through”.
The title now makes sense.
“Beneath the Paradise” = what is under the good life Pyo gave Tae Ra? “Pandora” = the ugly secret truths Pyo is hiding. In reference to Pandora's Box.
Pandora can also mean, Tae Ra and Hae Soo trying to find that box and open it, which will reveal all the ugly truths that no one should know.
Truths that, if revealed to the public, can bring down the stability of Korea.
Netflix has the first season but not the second one . Not fair . 🙂
If there's demand, Netflix, and the production companies behind Season 2, will probably try to strike a deal.
You can wait, or just get it from other sources.
There was a similar discussion in a Western show platform how it's ridiculous to subscribe to every OTT service just to watch 1 or 2 shows, and which usually spans more than a month. Many agreed it's better to keep 1 or 2 OTT where you regularly watch a lot of shows and movies, and if they don't offer a new show you want, watch it from illegal sites. :p
So, yeah, if you're feeling guilty about it, don't be. To borrow from the Mandalorian: This Is The Way! Hahahaha
1. The Disclaimer.LOL. There were, there are, and there will be again, religions and organisations like the ones…
> TV series has disclaimer to avoid potential lawsuit/legal action from any person/company/organization who believes they've been defamed by the portrayal in the said show/drama.
LOL. I know. I am simply commenting about it so people will be aware of the reality. We have seen it numerous times, people dismissing things as “it only happens in fiction” because people today are too afraid to say, “based on a true story” or “based on a true to life story”. Like Season 1, many of the cases were based on real SoKor cases. Back in the 20th century, no one's afraid of “based on a true to life story”, because it is what it is. Today, people don't even believe something when it's right in front of them, or when their family or friend is in distress, usually seen in films and TV series.
> By the way, who are u referring to as "she" in #2? Kim So Yeon? Is she in Dr. Romantic 1? Because I didn't remember her being a cast. I checked her MDL profile, but Dr. Romantic 1 isn't in her lists of tv projects.
That was a mistake. Thank you for pointing out. I was thinking of Penthouse and Iris and typed Dr. Romantic instead, LOLs.
Ah! I loved the finale! But is this introducing 3rd season in December or simply saying, they will continue fighting…
It's just a possibility. It's like, “hey, if ever Season 3 is green lit, the story will begin in 2023 or 2024, and will air sometime next year”.
At least that's the vision.
S3 might even air in 2025 and the story would be set either in 2024 or 2025.
It's just there to keep the story open, thus has potential to be picked up later. If no new seasons are ordered, then it is a good open-ended series finale.
LOL. There were, there are, and there will be again, religions and organisations like the ones depicted in this season.
Nice play to put that disclaimer to calm the public… which only would make them dismiss more the reality that is around them. So, when the time comes it is happening to them, or their relatives, they will think “it only happens in drama”, denying the fact in front of them.
2. There is a spin-off potential
Corrected: IRIS!
3. Taxi Driver is a story about the courtship game of Go Eun and Do Gi.
* Season 1: When Go Eun met Do Gi, the walls fell. * Season 2: When Go Eun hinted to Do Gi, the floodgates opened.
Yoo In Na's acting is sooo cheesy. I have no doubt she's enjoying her role. I don't know what age her character is, but as she is the same age as I do, it is easy to pull from our high school / young adult experiences and act like one.
Not only that, we do miss those days when the world was all about romance, dating, and feeling you live in heaven. It shows in her acting here, she clearly remembers her youth and young adult life. Thus, her acting is perfect for her role.
Oh, and the lines she was given also comes from someone with experiences, and have observed others. You see, I too is sometimes asked about relationship and dating advice.
But you know what's ironic? Like her character, Bo Ra, I also fail miserably to take my own advice. Why is it we can help others avoid misfortune, or find the love of their life, but we fail with our own romantic life?
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Time to watch episode 9… but before that…
He's a good actor, too. I hope they give him more roles after this. Most of his appearances in dramas were as a guest. And that face! Even us guys would die to have that face. ROFL.
Here's an explanation, but warning, spoiler.
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Hae Soo is not actually helping Pyo. ^^
When Tae Ra told her version of the truth to Hae Soo, and then later Tae Ra's brother told her the entire truth, Hae Soo used Tae Ra's promise to “I will do anything you ask”.
Hae Soo then formed a plan on how to bring Pyo as well as Do Jin's father, and it has to do with getting close to Pyo and Do Jin's father.
For Hae Soo's plan to be successful, she need Tae Ra to do exactly as she tells her. For example, get her brother and daughter to another country, because those two are Tae Ra's major weaknesses.
So, for all intents and purposes, Hae Soo and Tae Ra are currently allies. They have the same target in Pyo. While Hae Soo is also targeting Do Jin's father.
Also, in episode 11, Hae Soo admitted that she has forgiven Tae Ra.
The question is, was it real, or was she also trying to manipulate Tae Ra? In any case, since Hae Soo is now aware that Tae Ra was not the trigger man (or woman in this case) during the assassination, Hae Soo no longer have fuel against her hatred to Tae Ra. It would be totally insane if she still hates Tae Ra at this point, so I think she was genuine.
I think the real question is, will Hae Soo take revenge against Tae Ra's brother? Assuming, of course, he was indeed the trigger man. Personally, I'm suspecting Mr. Blind Guy was the real trigger man, and Tae Ra's brother's gun had an empty shell.
I mean, there is too much at stake to let the assassination rely on a little boy who's only there for his sister. I am also suspecting that Pyo paid a much higher price, hence, when Do Jin's father tried to stop it, he failed.
And if you're running an assassin business, with such high stakes, you definitely do not want any problems, it should be a perfect kill. Relying on a little boy is just too much.
^_^
1. Tae Ra's brother telling the truth.
2. Every turn, Hae Soo kept hearing Tae Ra is protecting her.
3. Tae Ra's brother being only 10 years old that time.
4. Tae Ra sharing all the information she gathered with her.
5. And Hae Soo's own suspicion on how it all started (best friends and all)
I guess, those things finally woke her up that her true enemy is not Tae Ra, or her brother, but whoever was the one pulling everyone's strings.
And at this point, everything is pointing to Pyo as the puppet master.
It will take all of them to bring him down.
At least for now, there is a Tae Ra Hae Soo alliance.
The way I see it currently, as of ep 11, they also need to ally with Do Jin and his father, because, as per the previous episodes, he did call to stop the assassination. Yet, somehow, it was blocked by whoever he called.
I'm suspecting it was Pyo, and Madame Assassin told him something like “someone else paid higher to make sure the assassination goes through”.
The title now makes sense.
“Beneath the Paradise” = what is under the good life Pyo gave Tae Ra?
“Pandora” = the ugly secret truths Pyo is hiding. In reference to Pandora's Box.
Pandora can also mean, Tae Ra and Hae Soo trying to find that box and open it, which will reveal all the ugly truths that no one should know.
Truths that, if revealed to the public, can bring down the stability of Korea.
You can wait, or just get it from other sources.
There was a similar discussion in a Western show platform how it's ridiculous to subscribe to every OTT service just to watch 1 or 2 shows, and which usually spans more than a month. Many agreed it's better to keep 1 or 2 OTT where you regularly watch a lot of shows and movies, and if they don't offer a new show you want, watch it from illegal sites. :p
So, yeah, if you're feeling guilty about it, don't be. To borrow from the Mandalorian: This Is The Way! Hahahaha
LOL. I know. I am simply commenting about it so people will be aware of the reality. We have seen it numerous times, people dismissing things as “it only happens in fiction” because people today are too afraid to say, “based on a true story” or “based on a true to life story”. Like Season 1, many of the cases were based on real SoKor cases. Back in the 20th century, no one's afraid of “based on a true to life story”, because it is what it is. Today, people don't even believe something when it's right in front of them, or when their family or friend is in distress, usually seen in films and TV series.
> By the way, who are u referring to as "she" in #2? Kim So Yeon? Is she in Dr. Romantic 1? Because I didn't remember her being a cast. I checked her MDL profile, but Dr. Romantic 1 isn't in her lists of tv projects.
That was a mistake. Thank you for pointing out. I was thinking of Penthouse and Iris and typed Dr. Romantic instead, LOLs.
I will correct it after this.
At least that's the vision.
S3 might even air in 2025 and the story would be set either in 2024 or 2025.
It's just there to keep the story open, thus has potential to be picked up later. If no new seasons are ordered, then it is a good open-ended series finale.
Season 1 also ended with a potential S2, but they did not announce anything until after they got a schedule.
LOL. There were, there are, and there will be again, religions and organisations like the ones depicted in this season.
Nice play to put that disclaimer to calm the public… which only would make them dismiss more the reality that is around them. So, when the time comes it is happening to them, or their relatives, they will think “it only happens in drama”, denying the fact in front of them.
2. There is a spin-off potential
Corrected: IRIS!
3. Taxi Driver is a story about the courtship game of Go Eun and Do Gi.
* Season 1: When Go Eun met Do Gi, the walls fell.
* Season 2: When Go Eun hinted to Do Gi, the floodgates opened.
(* sorry, Star Trek reference)
4. Let's go SEASON 4 - 2024. 444! :p
Not only that, we do miss those days when the world was all about romance, dating, and feeling you live in heaven. It shows in her acting here, she clearly remembers her youth and young adult life. Thus, her acting is perfect for her role.
Oh, and the lines she was given also comes from someone with experiences, and have observed others. You see, I too is sometimes asked about relationship and dating advice.
But you know what's ironic? Like her character, Bo Ra, I also fail miserably to take my own advice. Why is it we can help others avoid misfortune, or find the love of their life, but we fail with our own romantic life?
ROFL.
#RELATE
Also, in the preview of Ep3, looks like 2FL is going to have a divorce later… but I wonder if she's going to be with the 2ML, or not.
Had more laughs with this episode. And can't they release all the episodes already, I am enjoying it.
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