Jin Ah is going through so much. She's fighting for her love, for justice at work, her mother kicking her out and her relationship with her best friend is on the rock. Those essential part of her life seems to fall apart. But i love how she handle those things slowly and realistically.. she stumble when she fall. She never depend on anyone to put up with her mistakes. Love taught her to be wiser. This character does exist in real life and I am learning from her. So sad this drama has to end soon.
Tbh, I didn’t think it really deserved a 9 in the first place. Like idk guys. I think plot wise it is pretty…
Well again.. i enjoyed this drama for exactly the same reasons people dislike it. First is the slow paced plot and i get the point why some viewers find it sluggish compared to other drama of its genre but i don't also mind the paced cause rather than feeling bored, it gives me more time to nourish the feels and makes me totally blown away in the end.
Secondly, the well balanced OST's.The ups and downs, the struggle alongside of the story and even some of the unpleasant nature of characters and circumstances which for me is reasonably relevant to the progression of one action to another.
By reading the plot, you can predictably guess what the whole story is all about and its not selling otherwise.
But then again, the consistency of the writing and wonderful casting of this drama will surely make it to the top at least for me. So it deserves a 9!
... You can't watch Asian drama without being aware that you might have different values and sensibilities, especially…
@Minne8 and @Jaybird I just wanted to emphasize these phrases. As everyone can see, Jin Ah's character is the main reason of frustrations to some viewers. And i wanted to thank both of you for pointing this out. Your words are always on point.
- Jin Ah is not an anti-hero. And she is not a hero either. She is not meant to be. She is a normal human being who stumbles while she moves forward.
- I love her as a lead for exactly the same reason you dislike her. I find her "realness" (her fallibility, her inability to make steps forward). I don't see her so much as static but rather as someone who's moving very, very slowly and I don't mind the pace because I feel it mirrors most people's journey's in real life. Yes, I get annoyed at her when she does something stupid but I get annoyed at her as a person, not as a character because that's what I see her as.
... You can't watch Asian drama without being aware that you might have different values and sensibilities, especially…
Yeah. Is it wonderful of her to be like that? Jin Ah behave like a mature woman of her age. Would they prefer her act like a rebel teenager who will walk out of the door and leave everything behind just because she cant get what she wants?
I admire how she manage to fulfill her household obligation and reminding the mom to take her med despite of the differences they have.
In able to do that things was never an spineless act. It requires higher maturity and understanding and also unconditional love of the child to his parent.
JIn Ah can decide and do whatever she wants but Instead of making things worst like Seung ho says, sometimes you just have to let the mom have her way in order to calm her and the situation.
And like what you said about the mom issue, seung ho addressed it wonderfully in ep12. The writer seems to explain that even though the mother is extreme in her obsession about family connection and background. Everyone and everything has its own limit.
I am hoping for the consistency of the writing till the very end as much as i wanted for Jin Ah to get her mother approval in never rebellious way. Just by staying at home and persistently making her mom realize what truly makes her daughter happy.
lm sorry for the long writing. I just cant........ashdhdjaldlalkdhlk!!!!!!! hahah!
Cause I am kinda disappointed of how people hating Yoon Jin Ah because she met Jun hui's dad behind his back. Of course what she did is not right but it was not wrong either at least for me. Why? because jun hui is the one who taught her THAT. To love unconditionally. He was the one who taught Jin Ah how to love her mother despite of her disappointment. He was the one who taught her to keep giving love and care to her mother even though she close to hating her. He is the one who taught her that no matter what her mother do or did, she is still her mother. If it was not for Jun hui, I think Jin Ah will unreasonably hating the mother out of hell.
And now the situation turned around.
Jin Ah wanted to do the same thing to jun hui. Of course this is different case because the father leave his children behind but as his girlfriend she need to do at least meeting him because he is still jun hui's father. I am certain that if it possible she wanted to discuss it first to jun hui but will he able to understand right away? I bet to disagree!
Jun hui was not wrong either, He has the right to be furious and can go around hating the father too. But Jin Ah was just doing what she needs to do. That's her way of loving Jun hui. Loving with Jun hui's way.
Family is important in Korea, more important than I think many non-koreans understand. It was once a highly Confucian…
Yeah i agree at some point about a man with decent full time job. But then again we are talking korean drama here and their culture. I dont think the writer is lacking in explanation about the significance of closer family ties in the story.
I recall the conversation of jin ah and her dad in episode 10. Her dad clearly state that in his opinion too its not right to judge the person base on his environment of growing up but you cant overlook the importance of parent in one's life (i think this is the main issue of disapproval with jun hui) And like Jin ah said i also not agree in her parent perspective. But to fight for her relationship doesnt mean she have to turn her back on her own family.
For me, the consistency of the writing is what keeps me going. Im also hurt seeing the otp suffer by the circumstances but the writer makes me understand both side of the story and where everyone's coming from.
Family is important in Korea, more important than I think many non-koreans understand. It was once a highly Confucian…
well said. Yes joon hee can give up everything for jin ah easily but for jin ah who has family to consider, of course its not that easy on her part. Can we give her credit for stand up of what she knows is right? I mean she's trying to balance her relationship to her family and joon hee. Although she went against her parents will she still trying to be a good daughter esp. to her mom. Its emotionally heartbreaking to see her pain fighting for her relationship and seeing her family hurt also.
i absolutely agree! she's so elegant even in simplicity, so gorgeous!
if you are in this slice of life genre, you will love her in "alone in love" just like what i suggest to everyone who asks. She is utterly amazing there!
Some thoughts:It seems like a lot of peolpe are looking at the mother character with Western eyes, which is a…
in my country i knew some parent like that esp maternal. When you are single and still living with them. I just came up with this article from the asian parent singapore.
Here are some ways where parenting styles differ from an Asian parent to a Western Parent.
Punishment... how to discipline your children
Growing up, we were taught to obey the “rotan” (Rattan cane) which was heavily used at home and in schools to enforce discipline. The cane was used whenever we messed up, or if we dared to even think about it. Punishment was inevitable, we got yelled at and caned whenever we did anything wrong. Punishment always hurt.
Unlike in the Western world, punishments were mostly “Time Outs” where children were separated or deprived of play to spend some time alone “reflecting what they did wrong.” They believe that children shouldn’t feel pain because pain is detrimental to a child’s emotional development, and in some Western countries, hitting a child is against the law.
anyone knows where can i download the ost something in the rain by yamagata without the saxophone? i heard it in ep9 where the phone call convo by jun hui and her sister ends.
i absolutely agree! she's so elegant even in simplicity, so gorgeous!
@JCDRANZER - I am her avid fan eversince. I've watched almost all of her works. She's no.1 on my list of korean actress. I am a woman but i have a crush on her until now hahah! I mean she's a total package from ethereal beauty, body goals and critically acclaimed acting skills! How can i not adore such woman? Im glad she accepted this drama after shark (that was 4yrs ago!) and she still surpass my expectation of her. I am always blown away by her acting! I think i stalk too much? Hahah can't help it sorry.
At the halfway mark all I can say is: wow and wow and more wow.There is a lot going on here besides the incredible…
i am about to comment concerning this but your writing is more on spot. Glad you made this! I really love and appreciate this show more than any dramas i've seen. while watching the plot it makes me doubt the quality of dramas I've watched before. The writing, directing and casting of this drama make it on top atleast for me.
after ep 6 become below average. So no, 9 is too much for this romance drama but if you like the male lead because…
I'm with you too on this! @ minne8 the story is very calm. No angst nor screaming character needed yet their acting can conveyed powerful emotions that will strike you. It is intense in its respective way. 10 is not enough to describe this gem!
I love jin ah and and her best friend confrontational conversation at ep9. Its very honest of them. You can feel how much they knew each other very well.
I get where you're all coming from. But I think we need to give her time to adjust to the situation. Right now…
@Minne8 & kingsqueen, i enjoyed how we shared perspective as if we were in jin ah's place hahah! this is solid proof how much we are engaged in this show and the character they are portraying.. we feel them as our own, i can see myself in any of the character here one way or another. I love their strength as well as their flaws.Hoping for the consistency of the writer till the very end.
I get where you're all coming from. But I think we need to give her time to adjust to the situation. Right now…
The way jin ah deal with the psycho ex and put some sense to him, i applaud her for that. I think shes the type of person who view things positively that's why no matter how cruel her ex was, she still trying to make him understand why they end up like that, after all they shared years together before. (bad thing, the ex has so much ego himself and close minded) Jun hee doesnt save her, she deal with it alone till he came to the hospital. just like the bouquet of flower issue, she said she doesnt want to bother him anymore for things like that, but of course jun-hee cant stand it. when jih ah discover what her ex did, she go to his apartment and fight to him. She can defend herself and like what she said in earlier episode she dont want to provoke her ex and causing more troubles thats why she doesnt want to fight back as much as possible (but ended up causing trouble because of that jerk ex!) Age shows the way they handled things, as for jin ah, for me she's not scared at all, she's just being more cautious because she is older. She feel responsible for everything , As for jun hee, he's being aggressive sometimes, He wanted to prove that he can protect her and that's normal cause he is younger, he's in love that's why he get mad easily and jin-ah always remind him that she trust him and not to be swayed by little things. its the matter of how they view things and situation at their respective age.
But i love how she handle those things slowly and realistically.. she stumble when she fall. She never depend on anyone to put up with her mistakes. Love taught her to be wiser.
This character does exist in real life and I am learning from her.
So sad this drama has to end soon.
First is the slow paced plot and i get the point why some viewers find it sluggish compared to other drama of its genre but i don't also mind the paced cause rather than feeling bored, it gives me more time to nourish the feels and makes me totally blown away in the end.
Secondly, the well balanced OST's.The ups and downs, the struggle alongside of the story and even some of the unpleasant nature of characters and circumstances which for me is reasonably relevant to the progression of one action to another.
By reading the plot, you can predictably guess what the whole story is all about and its not selling otherwise.
But then again, the consistency of the writing and wonderful casting of this drama will surely make it to the top at least for me. So it deserves a 9!
I just wanted to emphasize these phrases. As everyone can see, Jin Ah's character is the main reason of frustrations to some viewers. And i wanted to thank both of you for pointing this out. Your words are always on point.
- Jin Ah is not an anti-hero. And she is not a hero either. She is not meant to be. She is a normal human being who stumbles while she moves forward.
- I love her as a lead for exactly the same reason you dislike her. I find her "realness" (her fallibility, her inability to make steps forward).
I don't see her so much as static but rather as someone who's moving very, very slowly and I don't mind the pace because I feel it mirrors most people's journey's in real life. Yes, I get annoyed at her when she does something stupid but I get annoyed at her as a person, not as a character because that's what I see her as.
I admire how she manage to fulfill her household obligation and reminding the mom to take her med despite of the differences they have.
In able to do that things was never an spineless act. It requires higher maturity and understanding and also unconditional love of the child to his parent.
JIn Ah can decide and do whatever she wants but Instead of making things worst like Seung ho says, sometimes you just have to let the mom have her way in order to calm her and the situation.
And like what you said about the mom issue, seung ho addressed it wonderfully in ep12. The writer seems to explain that even though the mother is extreme in her obsession about family connection and background. Everyone and everything has its own limit.
I am hoping for the consistency of the writing till the very end as much as i wanted for Jin Ah to get her mother approval in never rebellious way. Just by staying at home and persistently making her mom realize what truly makes her daughter happy.
lm sorry for the long writing. I just cant........ashdhdjaldlalkdhlk!!!!!!! hahah!
Why? because jun hui is the one who taught her THAT. To love unconditionally.
He was the one who taught Jin Ah how to love her mother despite of her disappointment. He was the one who taught her to keep giving love and care to her mother even though she close to hating her. He is the one who taught her that no matter what her mother do or did, she is still her mother. If it was not for Jun hui, I think Jin Ah will unreasonably hating the mother out of hell.
And now the situation turned around.
Jin Ah wanted to do the same thing to jun hui. Of course this is different case because the father leave his children behind but as his girlfriend she need to do at least meeting him because he is still jun hui's father. I am certain that if it possible she wanted to discuss it first to jun hui but will he able to understand right away? I bet to disagree!
Jun hui was not wrong either, He has the right to be furious and can go around hating the father too. But Jin Ah was just doing what she needs to do. That's her way of loving Jun hui. Loving with Jun hui's way.
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I recall the conversation of jin ah and her dad in episode 10. Her dad clearly state that in his opinion too its not right to judge the person base on his environment of growing up but you cant overlook the importance of parent in one's life (i think this is the main issue of disapproval with jun hui) And like Jin ah said i also not agree in her parent perspective. But to fight for her relationship doesnt mean she have to turn her back on her own family.
For me, the consistency of the writing is what keeps me going. Im also hurt seeing the otp suffer by the circumstances but the writer makes me understand both side of the story and where everyone's coming from.
Here are some ways where parenting styles differ from an Asian parent to a Western Parent.
Punishment...
how to discipline your children
Growing up, we were taught to obey the “rotan” (Rattan cane) which was heavily used at home and in schools to enforce discipline. The cane was used whenever we messed up, or if we dared to even think about it. Punishment was inevitable, we got yelled at and caned whenever we did anything wrong. Punishment always hurt.
Unlike in the Western world, punishments were mostly “Time Outs” where children were separated or deprived of play to spend some time alone “reflecting what they did wrong.” They believe that children shouldn’t feel pain because pain is detrimental to a child’s emotional development, and in some Western countries, hitting a child is against the law.
Jun hee doesnt save her, she deal with it alone till he came to the hospital. just like the bouquet of flower issue, she said she doesnt want to bother him anymore for things like that, but of course jun-hee cant stand it. when jih ah discover what her ex did, she go to his apartment and fight to him.
She can defend herself and like what she said in earlier episode she dont want to provoke her ex and causing more troubles thats why she doesnt want to fight back as much as possible (but ended up causing trouble because of that jerk ex!)
Age shows the way they handled things, as for jin ah, for me she's not scared at all, she's just being more cautious because she is older. She feel responsible for everything , As for jun hee, he's being aggressive sometimes, He wanted to prove that he can protect her and that's normal cause he is younger, he's in love that's why he get mad easily and jin-ah always remind him that she trust him and not to be swayed by little things. its the matter of how they view things and situation at their respective age.