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Despite everything I just wrote regarding the analysis of the characters — analyzing a character does not mean that the series is bad — Dynamite Kiss is the best series released in recent times (Your Majesty...Dear X and more...)

Wow We finished the entire series lol ....
now let’s see if the plot was written by ChatGPT or not! … ChatGPT to pop out and claim credit for the storyline! lol

It’s true that there’s a certain ignorance or utilitarian side to this girl, from the ML perspective. But on the other hand, he sees that she harbors forbidden feelings as well, and he believes that his involvement might prevent her from entering another forbidden relationship. However, I think his mistake is that it’s not his place to judge who should be with whom. He wants to control everything—and the more he tries to control, the more it slips away.

Without blaming others, it is enough simply to make observations for our own thoughts ;).

However, regarding lies, I agree that they bother me, in the sense that this is no longer a comedy of errors (like in Shakespeare’s comedies). At that time, lies did not hurt anyone; they only created innocent situations and misunderstandings. Here, it goes beyond the framework of comedy.
Concerning the lies from the beginning, here is the list:

1.To her ex

2.She does not necessarily tell the truth to SML regarding here adventure, while he is in this m because of her (without knowing more about SML’s motivations, only from the girl’s point of view)

3.To her colleagues who are nice to her

4.To her boss, who fully supports and helps her as a boss

5.to the man for whom she apparently has feelings

For example, take Spielberg’s comedy with DiCaprio, Catch Me If You Can. There, DiCaprio plays an extraordinarily nuanced character. His lies are at the heart of the plot, driven both by a need for recognition and by money (I think it’s the same problem). Yet the emphasis is precisely on this: the audience knows he is lying, he owns it, and there is a clear psychological coherence. His actions are presented in such a way that we cannot justify them, but we can enjoy, follow, and even forgive him. Why? Because his lies are artistic.

Here, by contrast, lying is banalized. With a Cinderella-like profile and a damsel in distress, she is by no means shown as an anti-hero – she lies, yet the series refuses to treat her as a liar.
– she is portrayed as fragile, passive, and suffering — not as an anti-hero .Watching at 2x speed makes it even more so. Turning off your brain—especially when there are remarks flying at you from all directions, “Warning: turn off your brain”—leaves you with no chance of engaging meaningfully. I am not criticizing the series; I only wish to highlight this point to make it clear.

D Kiss is addictive and reminds me of "The Heirs" emotionally. In both series, I loved soooo mutch the first two episodes at the time, even though I didn’t really see the connection when they went back. And it’s the same here: the boy carries everything, ( …with the extremely charismatic Lee Min Ho, who carried all the weight, just like here) and the girl always looks gloomy and doesn’t act on her feelings… Anyway, for me, in "The Heirs" , the girl was the weak link until the very end. Here it’s not as dramatic, but there’s still that tendency, which I really hope will change next week :))

agree

Thanks, I already made a post higher up on the forum, thanks to the advice.

lolll :))
so tell me: to nuance everything, does that call into question the fact that she has a difficult life? No, I don’t think so.
It’s just that, at the level of the plot, it wouldn’t have allowed our hero knight to experience intense moments for our eyes and our hearts… I was just trying to say how I see a heroine who is built in a more morally subtle way… (or else the director should show us her inner torments).

I agree with what you wrote. Regarding the ML, he is facing this moral dilemma: his forbidden love (which we can understand because he is human) and his rational restraint. And Da-Rim, with a small lie that ends up leading to serious consequences for four people.

3. As for Da-Rim and her character, for viewers who would like to see a more nuanced heroine, this is how I would have written it: I’m sure that, both as her boss and as the man who loves her, he would feel real pride in her courage and in the step of trust she dared to take.

She could say this to him:
“I need to confess something to you. Right now, I am in a very difficult situation in my life.
I desperately needed this job to support my family — you can’t even imagine how much of a last chance this was for me.
That’s why I lied to get this position.
I never thought things would go this far. I didn’t expect you to become such an important person to me.
Every day, I see how much you do for me.
Little by little, I’m starting to understand how deeply you support me — often even when I don’t ask for help.
That makes me feel a respect and gratitude that I can’t hide. And that’s exactly why I can no longer live under the weight of this lie. It’s painful for me to realize that my dishonesty could hurt you or affect us both. But I want to be honest with you — as someone I trust. If you can’t understand me, if my confession destroys the little that has already begun between us, I will accept it. I am ready to leave, resign, and offer you my sincere apologies.

But I still hope that you will see in me not only my mistake, but also my desire to make things
right.”

2. On the other hand, it would be enough to show us more of the FL’s emotional state and inner turmoil, so that we could understand her the way we understand the ML. Because if she confessed too quickly, we wouldn’t be able to see the ML’s dilemmas or what he feels toward her and toward his father.

ML really loves FL deeply and passionately (especially since the time of the mandarins…), and of course there is sexual attraction, like in all relationships; otherwise it would just be admiration or something platonic. But beyond this attraction, he genuinely cares about her. He wants her to live a happy life with her child (what more proof do we need that this is true love?). I wouldn’t say the same about the FL (based on how the director or the writer presents her). We don’t really understand her feelings; they are ambiguous for now, which is why there is so much controversy about her. Because if she had deep feelings, I would say it would make more sense, out of respect (because when you love someone, you respect them, and when you love someone, you trust them—our subconscious wants to believe in that trust), that she would have confessed that she lied, because she would trust the person in front of her.

I didn’t know it was possible. I’ll do it, thanks

Thank you for reading ;)

After watching the last five minutes of episode 8, I felt the urge to listen to the entire OST of this drama. A few thoughts:

1.Mim Minseok, who sings the opening OST, also performed with in duo "MeloMance" the OST for "Business Proposal" "Love, Maybe" . His timbre is very touching and instantly recognizable, and his songs are simple yet extremely effective. Here, he is perfect song for the romcom drama’s opening scene. However, while the song and his voice are pleasant in their simplicity and sensitivity, the "Business Proposal" OST was much more memorable i think. In Dynamit Kiss the same ( commercials and musical) ingredients are used, but without adding anything uniquely special. Why was he chosen? Because in this drama, the vibe of "Business Proposal "is clearly present: 1.misunderstandings, 2.a couple with explosive chemistry, 3. based on a lie. But after episode 4, the story takes a dramatic turn and diverges from "BP ", whereas the opening remains light until the end.

2.“Say You Love Me” by WENDY — an emotional soprano performance, very “Korean voice,” always touching with its delicacy and never relying on power (the characteristic vibrato and strength typical of K-drama singing). Yet the song remains bright and not tragic. It speaks of the desire to hear a declaration of love — a classic K-drama theme — effectively supporting the story.

3. "Don't Give Me Up" — a more pop and youthful track. It reflects the spirit of the early, light-hearted episodes but does not leave a lasting impression.

4. "Face to Face" — the most successful tracks of this romcom, rhythmic song with a memorable chorus. Its vibe recalls 90s American music, with a Korean twist. Performed by "The Stray", it seems aimed at an international audience; its style reminds me of Kodaline.

5.Klang — “Romantic Rebel” — after a 90s-style song, we now have a 70s-style track: classic rock :)) (The Animals…), energetic and punchy. This style perfectly suits the early episodes, highlighting the hero’s energy, charisma, and subtle narcissism.

6.And finally Sang-Geun’s !— a ballad for which you should bring out the tissues: one of the most melancholic, with Jeon Sang-Geun’s voice and minimalist instrumentation. The focus is entirely on the vocals, which soar into high notes in the chorus — typical of Korean dramas from 2016 and earlier.

Overall, the entire OST provides a true journey through time (commercial choice i Think) . Each track finds its own listener, its own era.
Personally, my top choice is "Face to Face", which I’ve even added to my K-drama playlist to listen to in the car. Second place goes to Jeon Sang-Geun’s performance for its emotional, soul-stirring quality, reminiscent of 2016 K-drama culture… and the emotions we love (it’s impossible not to love this type of song if you enjoy pure K-drama romance ;) ). Both of these songs also perfectly capture the charismatic hero by Jang Ki Yong: you listen, and you see him through the music.

Also. But the whole scene on the island lol

Be honest, in episode 8 JKY was just stunning! It was impossible to look away (especially in the scene on the boat...., etc.) – he totally lights up the screen with his charisma!

Da Rim takes Chang Ki-yong’s position and becomes the head of the department (as in the opening scene of the series). She and Chang Ki-yong have twins!!
He chooses to continue his original work and doesn’t take over the company, leaving its management to his sister.

In the end, I would really love a true happy ending — like a time jump a few years later :)

First they played “mom and dad,” +
then—miraculously—they even attempted “husband and wife in bed,” ++
and by the end they escalated all the way to “master and disciple.”