Jamie Hartford

Power of MEN in South Korea! Hwang Su Jung cannot make a come back because the audience can’t find in their hearts to forgive her. It’s literally so mind blowing.

Why am I having an unease feeling about JT? He’s definitely up to something. Who had the same thought that the record that he got hold of is WR’s adopted mother’s. But do you guys rmb his mother was in the same hospital as SY’s, so JT would’ve have seen WR. He’s definitely up to something no good. After seen how devastated his wife is after losing the child, how in the world he kept that away from his wife for all these years? And he’s been playing the victim card all these years? Oh I can’t wait for the twist.

Something really interesting about this writer! Most of her dramas, there’s someone with illness.

Towards the end of today's episode (74), MR practically took her anger out on SY, then she was stopped by her potentially biological son, which is a nice way for the writer to transition into WR's story. But I'm not here to talk about WR and MR's encounter; rather, I want to discuss what JT said about SY's food. Am I wrong to say that I understand MR's point of view as well? Let me explain.

The thing is, SY's food, in JT's words, "has warmth," but it has completely different interpretations for JT and MR. Food is really important in Korean culture, and I think it's also significant in many Asian cultures. Not only that, but the way you prepare food adds depth to it. For JT, SY's food brings warmth, comfort, and care because she takes time to prepare it. Furthermore, the atmosphere matters too. When MR said he could just eat the maid’s cooking, it highlighted that JT and MR's house isn’t warm; it's more like a place where people walk on eggshells. JT has never felt "at home" there. But SY gives off a different vibe, not just towards JT; she brings warmth to her food with every customer who comes across her. Not to mention, as we've all seen so far, food is SY's love language. She prepares a table full of food in the morning and at night, showing her love for feeding people. Hence why JT wanted to show MR and why he said, "we will go to the restaurant and for her to feel [the warmth] personally."

As for MR, in her eyes, she believes SY uses food to seduce her husband, which is completely wrong on her part. But at the same time, we can't condemn her either because she has been observing his actions, going to a woman-run restaurant for a long time and claiming that because he feels the food’s "warmth," it will rub many people the wrong way. MR, of course, blames SY for their divorce, his quitting the hospital job, and his neglect of her. All I can say is that MR better be careful because the person she is bullying, or about to, is the very person who raised her long-lost son.

Question: Does MR know that JT saved SY's life and that SY feels grateful to him?

I really hope that's what SY did! Well, there was a snapshot of SY's face after NY looked at her, so I think SY did something.

I really highly doubt that the writer gonna go that route because SY's love line is with the uncle. JT might like SY, but for her is just gratitude.

I don’t know about everyone else, but I sincerely hope NY becomes happy at the end. The way she truly care about her future mother-in-law is truly touching. I believe everyone should get a second chance and she seems to truly care about her. But I also think that she should come clean with her sister and everyone around her so that she can truly be happy. this is actually the very first drama where I wish the second knee stop torturing herself and come clean with everyone so she can have her own happiness.

Ok, I can totally see where you are coming from. Yes, I agree, the 25+ years of not looking for SK, her daughter, is very questionable, and most likely wrong of her. As for your last statement, that "she adopted her kids out of her own selfish reason." Yes, SY is selfish, to ease her pain, but we are all selfish. We all do things to make ourselves feel better. However, it is worth mentioning, she actually stated several times throughout the drama the reason why she adopted all these kids, because she hoped that SJ's stepmother would treat her right. And we can't really understand what's in SY's mind. I am sure she's regretting all of her decisions right now. What she thought was doing the right thing for her kid, turned out to be a disaster.
You see, I see it this way, SJ is missing her mother because she did not have a good upbringing. That is not SY's fault. JY deliberately separated them. Plus, her stepmother could've done a better job. Her stepmother fed her all kinds of nonsense. And so it made SJ miss her mom even more because in all her flashbacks, her mother is someone warm and caring. However, you don't see WR wanting to find his bio because he is growing up in a loving home. What I am trying to say is that we all look for things that we don't think are going good for us. For instance, had SJ's mother treated her well, and loving on her, will she even miss her mother? Probably not. And then, it wouldn't even matter if SY looked for her or not. You see, SJ is gonna resent her mother even more because of her hellish upbringing. Then even if SY wants to make excuses she can't. Trust me, in the next couple of episodes, she'll be in so much pain knowing that her daughter has been raised by a monster stepmother.
Sorry, my brain is very scattered, but I hope you get what I am trying to say.

Sorry if my words sound harsh, but I don't mean it in a negative way. But anyhow, I took it out to not create further confusion.

I find it intriguing how swiftly people can change their opinion about a character. Within weeks, many of you change your stance almost instantly. I just find it so fascinating.
Let's take SY, for example. Up until now, I've understood many of her actions. So she gave SJ the cold shoulder, but is that reason enough to criticize SY? Mind you, SY isn't disapproving of the relationship. As SY said, a relationship doesn't end unilaterally. Just because SJ said so doesn't mean the relationship has to end. Take HS's parents situation, for example. Also, keep in mind that SY's son was hit by HS. If it were your son, you'd probably react the same way SY did. Not to mention, there are many things SJ could have done differently. Her hiding away from HS didn't solve the problem. Furthermore, SJ shouldn't have used WR, which got him into the mess.
It's disheartening that some people believe SY should suffer. SY has been suffering. Haven't you all been watching dramas for the past two months? Sometimes parents sacrifice for the best of their children, and that's what SY did. Instead of shaming her, why don't you all try to understand this poor woman? Take the last scene, for example. She feels terrible for lashing out at SJ. Most mothers in dramaland wouldn't even do that. SY's instinct is based on her being a mother herself. SJ probably knows SY is not a bad person, but for the sake of her son, she had to act the way she did.
From my prediction, I believe SY is going to hide it because that's how selfless she is. She'll probably support her daughter from behind the scenes. It will be other people who figure out the relationship, which will probably make SJ mad because she'll resent her mother for not revealing herself. Either way, SY is going to get chewed out by SJ. This reminds me of the drama called "My Son-in-law's Woman," where the mother found out that her daughter-in-law is her daughter. And she was so mad at her mother.

You really should watch from the beginning and form your own opinion about SY because she had her own fair share of struggle.

Oh noooo

Yea I thought the scene with SY glanced at YJ was so unrealistic; however, she actually didn't see YJ. It's allusion, meaning the director wants to make you think SY saw YJ, if that makes sense. You are so right SY should've recognised YJ from behind, but anything could happen in dreamland, right? But if you noticed closely, SY just glanced her surroundings, and her eyes didn't hit YJ, at least that's what the director wants us to think, and the editing was just not good.

It seems like we've seen that cliché in many daily dramas. SY, like all kind mothers in dreamland, will get bullied, mistreated, and emotionally tortured for most of the drama. Then, one day, the birth mother will realize who has been raising her long-lost child with love and care. At that point, the rich mom will do anything to make up for it.

This reminds me of a weekend drama, My Rosy Lover, for anyone interested. In that drama, the adopted mother and the husband, the mother's wife, fall in love. The birth mother then made the adopted mother's and the rest of their family's lives hell until she discovered that the adopted mother had been raising her long-lost son all along. The birth mom immediately apologized and was very remorseful. However, in that drama, the birth mom passes away, and the adopted mom and the husband end up together in the last episode.

I'm not sure if the writer intends to pair SY up with JT, but I really hope she does because they look good together. Sorry to WC, but SY and JT look better together!

But you know what's so funny and ironic about the situation? JT going to see SY isn't a new or occasional thing—he's been eating at her restaurant for as long as they both can remember. I mean, MR even mentioned in earlier episodes, why does he have to go to Madang House to eat every year for his birthday? So she knows he goes there. What's special now? And for MR to think that JT quit his hospital position because of SY is just outrageous.

And to be frank, anyone would be lucky to be with SY. She's kind, nice, and most importantly, she puts others' needs before her own. Why wouldn't JT find her attractive? More importantly, SY talks to JT like he's a person rather than her servant, unlike MR. And I honestly believe JT likes SY because SY listens to him. She's been there for him through his hard times, so JT would share his deep down sadness. At first, I really liked MR and thought she was different, but she's getting on my nerves by victimizing herself to make others' lives miserable.

I really hope MR doesn't hurt SY because I believe she's been through a lot, and she doesn't need misunderstandings adding to her stress. Because you know who's gonna make SY's life a hell, I am sure I don't have to mention names, haha.

Ahhhh, it's not the actors, is the video editors that does it!

That would be too sad if that is true. I really hope he will be able to see SY again if anything happens to his eyes. He's not even a bad person. I am so sure his now wife did something back then. I really feel bad for him.

I know this might be an unpopular post, but I feel compelled to share my thoughts. This isn't directed at any commenters but rather at the writers. So here we go!

There's been a long-standing debate about whether SJ and WR can be together since they are both technically SY's children, if SJ and SY reinstate their relationship. As someone who is adopted, this conversation resonates differently with me. Many have argued that since WR is SY's adopted child, it would be acceptable for him to be with SJ. However, I want to emphasize that WR is SY’s child through adoption. Legally and rightfully, he is part of her family. If SY later want SJ on her paper, then no they cannot be together. It’s perplexing that writers choose to explore such a topic. In the end, WR would be SY’s son-in-law, and it's frustrating to see people dismissing his status as one of SY’s children simply because he is adopted. And I also wish people would stop calling him as SY’s adopted son. He is her son whether we like it or not.

Moreover, the tendency for KDrama writers to craft stories like this is troubling. It seems to reflect a societal reluctance to fully accept adopted children as permanent members of their adoptive families.

Here's a beautiful story to illustrate my point. In China, a mother discovered on her son’s wedding day that the bride was her long-lost birth daughter. Despite this, she allowed the marriage to proceed because the bride was not her daughter on paper. The mother, who had given birth to the bride, recognized that love and legal bonds, not just biology, define family.

[Link to story: https://www.upworthy.com/mom--realized-her-son-was-marrying-long-lost-daughter]

The situation here is similar. SY did not give up her daughter, and MR did not want to give up her son. MR would undoubtedly want her son back. I’m exhausted by writers who depict adopted children as needing to return to their biological families, which suggests that Korean society still struggles to accept that an adopted child can remain with their adoptive family. As SY said, family is about love, not just blood.

I am gonna have to respectfully disagree with you in regarding SY should stop hanging out with the director. She hasn't done anything wrong, all she is doing is something she's been doing for the past 25 years. And to be honest, the director's wife is the one who is insecure, or she doesn't want him to be happy. It is really hard to confirm if the director actually likes her, or he's just seeks comfort in her. And we know that SY hasn't done anything that isn't moral. She'll always be grateful for what he did for her. Although everyone around her told her to be careful too. And if these two, by the end of the story, happens to fall in love, then let it be! SY treats him thousand time better than MR. And he deserves happiness too.

Man, I would love SY get tgt with JT because she’s soo nice to him. He deserve so much better! I feel like he has suffered enough but like I said before I don’t really think she’ll choose him. But boy do I hope for!