So epi 14, the review show aired and they didn't ask the big question I'm waiting for--did any of second runners-up end up dating after the show ended? Hope they answer it in the final review show #15.
That ending--what the hell happened to all the pledges that Young Ju was the original and only one?! :-(
A few things bothered me throughout despite being glued to the series and dramathoning it nonstop. (1) On dates, no one never seem to have much conversation about their core values (other than what type of person they find attractive.) They don't discuss even broach the topic of any of their personal ethics--politics, religion, where they stand on issues about anything going on in their country or in the world. I understand that the producers wouldn't allow this onscreen, but the conversations seem so vacuous, and I'm left wondering if these candidates ever talk about anything seriously other than feeeeeelings... For example they don't take opportunities to start normal convos--like when at the Tea Shop first date, Hyun Woo said he found the quaint location when he came with his sister. Instead of following up with normal questions to keep the chat going, Hyun Ju doesn't ask things like, "How many siblings do you have?" "Are they older or younger?" "What does your sister do?" etc, etc. These stunted convos happened throughout both seasons so you never feel like you get to know real thoughts and most basic backgrounds of the housemates. Even though they aren't allowed to reveal much, I don't think discussing these most elementary questions would count as being out of bounds.
(2) Hyun Woo doesn't talk--he just hems and haws about almost everything.
(3) I guess this is a problem of life, not particularly of the show, but I can't help but wonder why do guys usually fall for the cute, giggly girl who seems to lack substance? When you listen and see how intelligent, articulate, bright Young Jju is, how responsible, mature, entrepreneurial, etc. Jang Mi is, it's just strange and uncomfortable to me that the men aren't drawn to strong, talented women finding them as appealing as the one who appears semi-helpless, childish. and less able to communicate well. It's just frustrating for me to watch this maybe because I've seen this in real life and it's disappointing to me.
While waiting for the special episodes, I hope everyone who didn't become a couple the first time around dates their second choice and builds a relationship. Though very disappointed, I hope Young Ju and so-capable Gyu-Bin get together. I think our KMed, Do Gyun would be so much happier in the long run with Jang Mi, a woman who is more mature who can converse and share commonalities as they continue to pursue their careers.
Loved it. Fun and relaxing watch. Everyone, but mostly for me Park Seo Joon is so hardworking, diligent, and charming, and I feel I've gotten to know him--it's now made watching What's Wrong with Secretary Kim that much more entertaining to watch.
Strange and interesting drama which leaves me no doubt there's a sequel to come. The one thing that bothered me really strongly was the chainsmoking throughout by the talented, main actress. I found it almost hard to watch her scenes because I was made to feel so conscious about her future health. I can suppress the feeling that it's just so wrong to risk influencing viewers--especially younger ones, like the kind featured in this series--encouraging them to take up a deadly, disgusting-smelly smoking habit.
This show is loaded with a full host of wacky characters and weirdness...but so far it's fun and entertaining. I especially enjoy all series that feature cooking and food porn.
I loved this series. It was sweet, kind, gentle, original, funny, and wise. There were no mean, hateful characters--just quirky ones all trying to make it through ordinary lives. The poems selected captured emotions beautifully, whether it be time, regret, loss, beauty, appreciation, or love. A welcome change of pace!
I turn this on via Netflix when I don't feel like tackling a storyline. It's just there...relaxing and entertaining because I can just pretty much zone out and watch one epi after the other after the other. IU is so cute and funny to watch--she's so hardworking. It's fun to see her chocolate obsession, her efforts endlessly washing dishes, how she zones out and stares. All the pets, and how the couple doesn't worry much about how they are going to handle things; they just seem to take whatever all in stride. It's interesting to see the contrast between relaxed, carefree, gregarious Hyori and IU who's often striving and concerned about her career, holds back her emotions, is shy and reserved. I really loved how IU bonded with Dam-i, a guest with a disability. They were both the same age, and I was touched at how IU was so sweet and caring.
I was hoping the threesome would all go into business together again--start a new company and hire all of their familiar employees. I was disappointed that Kai Ting turned the offer to rejoin down. Qing Qing could have easily rejoined as well.
Physical therapy doesn't have gory operation scenes, it's actually what happens after those operations or treatment…
Yes, I know well about physical therapy since I've been in it--but you know how they love to throw in those bloody operation scenes. They did put one scene in but I closed my eyes--LOL
I'm up to epi 9 and can't believe I'm still watching. The going-nowhere back-and-forth storyline is starting to feel like a boring, dragged-out train wreck
Either she forgives him and moves on or she stays endlessly unforgiving and pissed...but, geez, make up your damn mind!!
by epi 9, she was nice to him for about 10 minutes and now she's in a huff all over again. It's ridiculous!!
The last episode ruined the enjoyment for me. I get that Cheng Hao is reticent, but to have him show up in Belgium and for her only to run to him while he stood by and just smiled? I'm sorry, but not to reward us, after 45 episodes no less, with even one Big Kiss and the words, "I love you" never spoken even once during the drama was such a letdown. Frankly, I kept feeling like these two leads had written in their contracts somewhere that they wouldn't kiss even once throughout the drama...that's really kind of hellish for the romantic viewer! I'll have to look them up and see if they are both married in real life, and maybe their spouses refuse to allow them to have an onscreen kiss--that's just the impression I was getting while watching. For all their drunk scenes--not one kiss? The final kiss they showed in his flashbacks right before the final scene never even took place. They cut the show off in that episode when he looked down at her lying drunk in bed and he was tempted to kiss her.
The rest was okay--even for self-adoring/self-loathing Yu Gao to finally fall for Zhang Ming Yang was far-fetched but he made his argument convincing. Whatever happened to "Old Man?" Where did Cheng Hao and Luo Yue end up--going back to Beijing or staying in Belgium...or at the pace heir relationship was not advancing, maybe they just kept it a long-distance love forever? I'm a brat, I guess. I don't like endings that leave me up-in-the-air like that. I want to know!
This is a dark, somber, quiet melo that was stark and desolate in feel yet it somehow always managed to include an underlying spiritual connection and warmth to fight off the demons of so many of the characters--especially our leads. A fragile strand tying each person related to one another was tenable in what otherwise seemed like a depressing, hopeless future, just as that barren landscape was built on tragedy and hope for these poor soul survivors.
A few things bothered me throughout despite being glued to the series and dramathoning it nonstop. (1) On dates, no one never seem to have much conversation about their core values (other than what type of person they find attractive.) They don't discuss even broach the topic of any of their personal ethics--politics, religion, where they stand on issues about anything going on in their country or in the world. I understand that the producers wouldn't allow this onscreen, but the conversations seem so vacuous, and I'm left wondering if these candidates ever talk about anything seriously other than feeeeeelings... For example they don't take opportunities to start normal convos--like when at the Tea Shop first date, Hyun Woo said he found the quaint location when he came with his sister. Instead of following up with normal questions to keep the chat going, Hyun Ju doesn't ask things like, "How many siblings do you have?" "Are they older or younger?" "What does your sister do?" etc, etc. These stunted convos happened throughout both seasons so you never feel like you get to know real thoughts and most basic backgrounds of the housemates. Even though they aren't allowed to reveal much, I don't think discussing these most elementary questions would count as being out of bounds.
(2) Hyun Woo doesn't talk--he just hems and haws about almost everything.
(3) I guess this is a problem of life, not particularly of the show, but I can't help but wonder why do guys usually fall for the cute, giggly girl who seems to lack substance? When you listen and see how intelligent, articulate, bright Young Jju is, how responsible, mature, entrepreneurial, etc. Jang Mi is, it's just strange and uncomfortable to me that the men aren't drawn to strong, talented women finding them as appealing as the one who appears semi-helpless, childish. and less able to communicate well. It's just frustrating for me to watch this maybe because I've seen this in real life and it's disappointing to me.
While waiting for the special episodes, I hope everyone who didn't become a couple the first time around dates their second choice and builds a relationship. Though very disappointed, I hope Young Ju and so-capable Gyu-Bin get together. I think our KMed, Do Gyun would be so much happier in the long run with Jang Mi, a woman who is more mature who can converse and share commonalities as they continue to pursue their careers.
Either she forgives him and moves on or she stays endlessly unforgiving and pissed...but, geez, make up your damn mind!!
by epi 9, she was nice to him for about 10 minutes and now she's in a huff all over again. It's ridiculous!!
The rest was okay--even for self-adoring/self-loathing Yu Gao to finally fall for Zhang Ming Yang was far-fetched but he made his argument convincing. Whatever happened to "Old Man?" Where did Cheng Hao and Luo Yue end up--going back to Beijing or staying in Belgium...or at the pace heir relationship was not advancing, maybe they just kept it a long-distance love forever? I'm a brat, I guess. I don't like endings that leave me up-in-the-air like that. I want to know!