One thing this drama is good at: showcasing the intricate and complex relationships between people and also giving glimpses of the complexity of the human emotions. The talk between Hae In's dad and Hyun Woo's dad in the kalguksu restaurant is a prime example of this. The cause and effects of different family histories, different events affecting different people, the ripple effects of one's traumatic experience towards the rest of the family members, etc. etc. etc.
When Soo Cheol finally managed to get in touch with the wifey, it was touching to see the messages he sent her. He truly truly truly cares a lot about the baby boy (also the wifey). Despite not being the brightest bulb in the room, he has endearing qualities.
My personal POV: I feel like this drama is also a kind of mockery of the chaebol life (esp. the ones who fell from grace). The funny instances where the chaebol family member have to "go back down to earth", i.e. adjust to life without all the wealth and connections that they have. I like the tone of the drama 'coz despite the heavier themes, there's always that comedic undertone. It's like "Here are some serious topics, but don't take this drama too seriously. Enjoy yourselves, audience." But it doesn't mean that the drama is shallow. There are many scenes that make me weep (not just cry, but weep/sob). And the cinematography...BOY, OH, BOY!!!!!! ððð
Loving the cast, especially the two main leads. It's not easy to portray these characters, esp. since there are a LOOOOOTTTT of close-up (kinda slow-mo) moments where they have to express complication emotions through body language and micro expressions. If one of them falls flat or seems weaker, it won't work as well. But they deliverrrrrrrrrrr...my goodness, they DELIVERRRRRR the nuances, the awkwardness, the complexity of the emotions!!!!
Why is Soo Cheol so endearing to me? He's so dumb, I can't be mad at him
Same. Despite his foolish actions and choices, I can't dislike him. Deep inside, he just wants to do his best for his family. When he started learning to ride a bike, it was because he said he wanted to teach his son how to do it. It was so touching for me. And his affections towards his wife seem to be genuine, too.
I was unexpectedly sobbing like crazy watching ep. 8 epilogue. T_T It felt good to sob like that, though. Purifying…
When FL said, "I want to live", I lost it. A few years ago my husband was diagnosed with cancer (he's in remission now, thank goodness!). Her words felt like what my husband could have said to me. It also makes me think of a lot of patients undergoing surgery/treatments, trudging through because they want to live, too. I sobbed my eyes out 'coz I feel thankful that my husband is still alive...
This drama makes me laugh, weep, chuckle on repeat he he he he he...
That time when FL pretended to be attacked by the rice thieves ha ha ha ha...