He felt possessive of her initially, BEFORE being told to back off by Nabi on the rooftop. This was the scene…
Good point. Would I be this addicted already if his solo scenes were more straight forward? It's not likely. lol. To me that gives me the sense that as an audience we can see it in a way she can't... yet. The overall direction so far is great! It makes me uneasy... it a good way!
He felt possessive of her initially, BEFORE being told to back off by Nabi on the rooftop. This was the scene…
Totally agree on that last part! I am also open like you to seeing where the story actually goes. I just love the way you've been exploring all the possible angles.
The first instance we see is when he notices her talking to the junior outside the convenience store. Given, he's…
I hear you! I just think some guys lack any desire or ability to commit, but like women, and know how to get them and keep them interested and what games to play. I don't think that means they are sociopaths but it's still toxic. I can think of one male friend I have like this. He will date multiple women in the same day and hide that fact but pretend that the women are crazy not the situation he created. He also loves women who give mixed signals because it feels like an achievement to win them over... and he is actually a nice person in general. lol.
I feel similar to the friend who told Na Bi about him wanting to meet her. She knows his track record and his reputation with women but I didn't get the impression that she thought he was bad, just that it will definitely lead to drama.
I see their relationship like a drug. Right now Na Bi wants the high and thinks she can manage the consequences, not seeing how easily it can lead to addiction. He's the dealer. Her being a casual user is fine, but addiction works more in his favor. They both kinda benefit in some ways but the power dynamic is one-sided. So I see what you are saying about incompatibility, but I think that set up is more aligned with what ultimately works for him, and so he makes it that way on purpose.
The first instance we see is when he notices her talking to the junior outside the convenience store. Given, he's…
I also think those scenes are important, because I don't think he's meant to be a sociopath. I think he's shown interest and is obviously drawn to her but not in a healthy way. I think many guys do similar things... too many... and I think we automatically want to associate thinking of someone as genuine caring, when that's not the case. The story wouldn't work if he wasn't attracted to her but I think this drama will be the opposite of the idealistic romance dramas many of us are used to. Folks should be very afraid lol.
He felt possessive of her initially, BEFORE being told to back off by Nabi on the rooftop. This was the scene…
I don't know... I definitely didn't see sincerity in his actions. I saw someone who is careful. His game doesn't work if he forces her into anything. His kind of manipulation means it's always her "choice". He always waits to see what she will do. He tests her and gets amused when she takes the bait or gets rid of one of her boundaries. He always smiles when he gets the reaction he wanted,
I think her first boyfriend was certainly controlling in more obvious ways, he made her second guess herself for sure, but I find JE's gaslighting is more classic. It seems like she's going to be seen as the crazy one because JE always has been "honest" and never made her do anything she didn't want to do. So if she becomes obsessed or hurt it's not his fault, even if who he showed her he is was just to get what he wanted... which is what I suspect. I think he thrives on her getting the wrong idea and seeing how far she will go. We only get to see her perspective mostly and from her POV he is certainly interested and keeps "choosing" her and seeming like he cares by remembering little things or being concerned, but I'm sure the girl on the phone or the girl he kissed at her house party or the other butterflies in his life feel chosen in their own way with him never coming across as a bad guy because they are the ones that fly to him, while he maintains control.
This drama is addictive like this type of relationship is addictive. I am loving how they capture the excitement and allure of a relationship like this unapologetically. I don't want spoilers, but I'm so tempted to read the webtoon. I can only imagine how much worse it's gonna get now... and a week seems like such a long time to wait for one episode.
I don't know about decent but he gets jealous in the episode. And he's sweet and caring towards her but he's been…
I also think his jealousy is calculated. When she doesn't give him her attention or acts indifferent he reacts. That's the only time he reacts and she is going to confuse that with him feeling a special way about her or having deeper feelings. It's a TRAP! lol!
Am i the only one who think sol isn't interested in that guy ? Whole time she kept bringing her bestfriend in…
I don't think Sol is catching on how blatantly he is hitting on her yet. Maybe they will turn it into a love triangle but she is clearly just showing some skeptical-friendly interest at the most. I honestly think it's just a plot device to give Ji Wan a reason to get jealous, and be less self involved. She seems bisexual, but Sol seems to be interested only in her without question.
When watching it I instantly felt that JE might have called 119 despite having already seen Nabi leaving her house-…
I agree! I definitely think everything is calculated by him. EVERYTHING. Even showing his jealousy blatantly was to get a reaction and hold his power position. He knows she's watching him and always looking for him. He knows she didn't like that younger dude at all, but he needed to be centered. I think Na Bi is at the point after being used by an older man and embarrassed by a younger one where she is willing to go all in for an exciting encounter with someone who seems to desire her intensely. This is going to get messy and probably will hurt her in ways she can't even see coming because she thinks she already knows the worst.
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I feel similar to the friend who told Na Bi about him wanting to meet her. She knows his track record and his reputation with women but I didn't get the impression that she thought he was bad, just that it will definitely lead to drama.
I see their relationship like a drug. Right now Na Bi wants the high and thinks she can manage the consequences, not seeing how easily it can lead to addiction. He's the dealer. Her being a casual user is fine, but addiction works more in his favor. They both kinda benefit in some ways but the power dynamic is one-sided. So I see what you are saying about incompatibility, but I think that set up is more aligned with what ultimately works for him, and so he makes it that way on purpose.
Clearly I'm addicted to this show.
I think her first boyfriend was certainly controlling in more obvious ways, he made her second guess herself for sure, but I find JE's gaslighting is more classic. It seems like she's going to be seen as the crazy one because JE always has been "honest" and never made her do anything she didn't want to do. So if she becomes obsessed or hurt it's not his fault, even if who he showed her he is was just to get what he wanted... which is what I suspect. I think he thrives on her getting the wrong idea and seeing how far she will go. We only get to see her perspective mostly and from her POV he is certainly interested and keeps "choosing" her and seeming like he cares by remembering little things or being concerned, but I'm sure the girl on the phone or the girl he kissed at her house party or the other butterflies in his life feel chosen in their own way with him never coming across as a bad guy because they are the ones that fly to him, while he maintains control.