itwillneverbefar

Lee Se Young is at her best in roles like this even though she doesn't play them often. And Lee Jon Suk is his most charming in Noona romances. So if any show could make you like them it's this one

That's his character flaw tho. He runs from things instead of facing them head on. That's the whole point of this story, is for him to find the courage to face things. Istg people do not understand the concept of a character arc

Also, it's easy to say what you'd do when you aren't in the situation, but when you've been terrorized by a parent your whole life it's not easy to stand up against them. People have no understanding of empathy either smh

Yeah that is one thing I don't understand with the third leads. Why didn't he just give her his number if he was just gonna meet up with her a day later. Why did she say she has to block him rather than just keeping seeing him, even if it is casually. I want to think they'll reveal that to us later, but it's a weird plot hole at this point.

I think the actions of the leads makes perfect sense though. She spent a decade bitter at him thinking he abandoned her and unfairly blamed him for her accident. It was easy to hate him when he wasn't there, and easy to still be angry when he waltzed back in acing like nothing had happened (which makes sense on his end because he knew he only left because his father made him, AND in his mind he was always going to end up back with her to make the movie and make things right). ,But he was her best friend for years, so when she found out that his father abused him and how hard it had been for him, it makes sense she would then let go of her anger and fall back into their already established friendship. Idk I think the writing shows this all pretty clearly.

THIS. Like my exact feeling and thoughts. The main leads are friends to lovers 100%. They had a falling out but they have always been and still are friends. Their first love romance never had a chance to take off, so they never really made it past the friend stage. And they were mad at each other for like 2 episodes, but since they're friends they worked through their shit pretty dang fast already. Like Soo Bin said in ep 5, they're not 18 anymore, they need to fall in actual adult love, which the show has set them up for nicely in the second half.

And they're obviously setting up the second lead couple to fall in love while filming the movie as leads. Which will be so enjoyable to watch. I thought Ha Na was just going to be your typical diva character, but she has so much more depth. While there's obviously attraction between them I love that they are focusing on how much both of them are drawn to and need just basic connection of one human being to another, and not forcing the romance at this point.

I am really hopeful about the ending because instead of doing the cliche, easy move of dragging out the misunderstanding or anger about her accident, the writer had them have a mature conversation where they acknowledged that they need to let go of the past and move on.

Istg the people who play sociopaths are always the nicest, happiest people IRL. And they find it fulfilling and fun to explore a completely different side of themselves through these types of characters. He probably loves playing characters like this.

Idk I find it refreshing. It reminds me of indie movies where the storytelling isn't always polished and straightforward, and has more character. It requires watching the story unfold rather than being fed something neat and easy to digest. It's way more interesting than most of the dramas I've seen in the past year tbh, but not for everyone I guess

They are all in the film industry so obviously they're all gonna work on the film together, I think that's pretty obvious. All the pieces have just fallen into place and that will be the entire second half of the drama. People have no patience these days with airing dramas, like watch it play out first and see the writer's vision of the entire story before complaining cmon

This show is so much better than people are giving it credit for. It's shot and edited more like an indie film, which is brilliantly on theme. It's more focused on creating an atmosphere and exploring moments with the characters than presenting some slick polished product for consumption.

The writing is also so good. I can't remember the last time I was equally invested in three lead couples. And where issues between the main leads weren't dragged out unnecessarily, like in 6 episodes the leads have already worked through multiple issues other dramas would have dragged out for 11, and this is the first time in years I wish a drama was longer.

I loved the ending of ep 6, too. They can't be in love like they were when they were kids, that time is past. They have to fall in love again as adults, so saying goodbye to their first loves was painful but necessary. And a great way to get a "reset" and keep the tension between them without it being some dumb misunderstanding or fight.

I'm so worried about Yu Geon signing with Monster Mom, like what is her end goal? Clearly she is going to use him to control Ha Na in some way, but I can't tell if she's going to ruin him or help him in the process. I need to see her get her comeuppance. She's no better than Soo Bin's abusive dad.

Obviously the second leads are going to star in the movie and fall in love while filming it. And the 3rd leads are also in the industry and will get involved. Have patience and it'll all come together

You should do some research on domestic violence victims, it's really heartbreaking how difficult it is for them to leave. The abuser spends years completely tearing them down so they feel like they are worthless and cannot survive without the abuser . It's actually so sadly realistic and it takes a tremendous amount of courage to leave and not to go back.

Though tbf I don't think ML is dead, because when he saw her outside he was wearing the exact same outfit he died in except with a black shirt, and they specifically showed them cutting off his white shirt. If he was a ghost he'd be wearing the white shirt or a completely different 'fit.

My guess is Grandma Shaman did some magic voodoo in preparation when she saw he was gone, which kept him from dying. Cause if your heart fails and you flatline then come back you shouldn't just be walking around looking fresh, he'd still be in that bed barely able to move.

WTF did I just watch where is this show even going.

I think they just didn't want to show any scenes with the ML so as not to spoil him being "dead" and all that was leaft was the corporate side lol

I like master's son better becuse it's the opposite-- she can only NOT see ghosts when she is touching the ML like there was just constant skinship iin that show, and in this one they're like a victorian couple who can't even hold hands.

Yeah Min Hwan def killed his bro, he was on the boat too. I bet she liked twin bro and he was jealous and threw him overboard in a fit of passion.

They showed her taking the hand of the boy ghost earlier showing that she can physically touch ghosts

I liked her portrayal, and she had great chemistry with NJH. I don't get the criticisms at all

It's not a requirement of emotional maturity to never feel an uncomfortable, inconvenient, or imperfect emotion, to never make a mistake or misunderstand yourself or another person, to never have a weak moment where you act in a way you regret later. It's not emotionally mature to ignore your feelings and pretend like everything is fine and always appear calm and unbothered, or to ignore reality just to hang onto a person and relationship. Or to pretend like you're super confident and have it all under control when inside you are really struggling to keep it together. Yet this is what half of you seem to think emotional maturity looks like.

What emotional maturity actually looks like is what we are seeing in the show-- acknowledging when you feel scared and insecure, and accepting yourself for where you actually are, not where you "should" be. Not pretending everything is fine just to not lose a relationship. Not pushing through when you're genuinely struggling hoping that it'll all magically work out later. Not keeping everything inside just to not rock the boat or upset another person. Not viewing love as a scorecard where if the other person isn't able to perfectly understand you and express themselves and be exactly who you need them to be then you judge them as trash and walk away.

I think people who have experienced more of real, messy relationships and real, messy life understand this and appreciate this show a lot more.

It's actually so naive to view maturity only in terms of being calm or never appearing insecure or bothered. One of the main, if not the main, message of this show is that seeming cool and calm and collected doesn't actually mean you are. The ML and FL doing this is what lead to the MLs divorce and the FL hanging onto a relationship she should hav left years and years before. But it really went over y'alls heads.

I've been watching Better Late Than Single just to get my SIG comedy fix, his commentary is sooo hilarious in that.