The series will be releasing on AIS PLAY youtube channel every monday at 7 pm (Thailand time?) for PREMIUM VIP MEMBERS ONLY (around 8 euros/month where I'm from).
I'm unsure whether there will be official free release after the show wraps up.
"How dare Ji Woo say that at the end!! [About forgetting why they broke up]"My bet? It was traumatic for him.…
Just because you joke about something, it doesn't make it meaningless. People often joke about the things that are really important/massive to them, like serious health issues, sexuality and gender identity, their works and hobbies...
Me seeing there are 13 episodes of Triage and Sammon responded to the OG twitter post by linking the version of Triage system the ends with black and using "5555555" caption : 💀💀💀
Me, seeing that the OG twitter OP is also Sammon : 💥🙃🖤
So, it's almost 2 am. I finally finished TMS2 and I'm SPENT. Earnestly recommend to everyone who's been interested in it, just maybe not on the same day as Triage. Take care of your hearts 💙💜
My season 2 notes if you're interested [they are also long]:
[Episode 1]
JW is so WHIPPED for SJ! 🤭
They sneaked the keydrop in at 6:30 just to show us that SJ is doing better.
Gosh, you are so self-centered, SJ! But at least you are honest. Would he really jump?
"When someone loves dearly, please, give him all the love in return." (Oh, poor boy. Sometimes, love isn't enough.)
Their home looks really fancy, while having this "humble" feel to it.
He's still trying to call 😭
"It's mine now, too (JW's hand), so use it carefully."
These flashbacks are gonna be the death of me 😶 It's very well done, but the feels...
The OG "I don't like free money" boss appeared.
That subtle "Intel" promotion. Do you think intel paid them? How much?
"It's always hard to reach her. She's busy." (Are we intentionally drawing parallels here?)
"He's gone too far." (Not far enough to avoid you, apparently. You'll still come to him, right?)
The note came a month after he disappeared, or is it just cut that way?
Poor baby boy 😭😭😭
"Now, I just want to ask him what I did wrong." (You're fooling yourself, KSJ. You want so much more.)
[Right now, I feel like SJ's biggest problem is that he's very self-centered. He's willing to change and do stuff for JW, but he doesn't understand how JW feels, thinks, or what he wants. He can’t see things from JW’s perspective. On the other hand, JW doesn't communicate and decides everything by himself, without letting SJ weigh in. He’s insecure and outwardly looks cold. Moreover, he’s stuck in his head.]
Stalker much? The first time (s1e1), did SJ had keys or did he break in? Because I can't imagine s1's JW just keeping his doors open/unlocked.
JW's eyes when he noticed SJ 😯
"Dad, who is this?" 😱😱😱😱 That was so rude to SJ! I can hear his heart exploding 💔
I was shocked. But not nearly as much as SJ. It would break me if I were him.
I just thank Gods they haven't end the episode there and let it sit for a week. That would have been such a mess! [I know it releases 2 eps/week, so even if this episode ended there, it would be safe. But I can imagine other productions opting for the "shock value" instead.
Note doesn't cover it. But you shouldn't try to force someone to stay in a relationship. It won't end well.
JW has 'S' in his MBTI?! That's it. We're no longer imaginary twins.
Do you think JW wants to be a famous chef? I don't. I think he wants his work to be appreciated by people who taste it and his close circle. But not widely known / popular. He also wants to be able to support himself, but doesn't need to live in luxury. Furthermore, I don't think he wants to be 'exposed' like that.
[Episode 2]
There is a reason why it's called "being together" and not "being in love". You aren't together, in any way. But you might still be in love.
It was his birthday. That's one hell of a gift.
"Because of you, I had to be alone." - SJ
"I don't wrong you, to deserve something like this." - SJ
"You always wake me up in the middle of a night because you were bored. Whenever you had to shoot drama (which was probably often), you'd get sensitive about every little thing. I always hated the fact we couldn't go on a walk because you are a superstar. I just hated that and got fed up with it." (I think he really didn't like that. Not necessarily those things by themselves, but how isolated and SJ-focused they made him feel.)
"It annoyed me when you tried to pop pimples on my face." (Maybe before they got close. Afterwards, I doubt he minded it that much.)
"Besides, you clenched your teeth in your sleep. That was the most unbearable." (That's an outright lie. JW might like order in his things, but he's also very aware of other people's limitations and tries to adapt (the egg scene from s1 is an example).)
That's kinda the reason why people don't say stuff. Sometimes, not knowing is better. And in my opinion, you don't need a reason to end relationship. And you don't need to explain yourself. Relationship shouldn't be forced or justified. It's about will.
I don't think any explanation would be enough for SJ. He would try to "fix it", until he pushes JW too hard. And then he might crash.
"Like you prepared for it." (So SJ doesn't believe him, either.)
The shirt is the most important side character this season so far.
"Tossed it on a mountain" (I'm waiting for the ring to make a reappearance.)
He's leaving... For now.
Still very dedicated. No way he would have just left the shirt on his bed by accident.
SJ being praised/empathised with while JW's being scolded and ordered around is a mood. Heartbreaking mood, but the one I will probably have to get used to.
"I'm Kang Seo Joon." (You truly are.)
Not obsessive at all.
"They may like you more because of the superstar." (My heart breaks for JW. Also, the villagers are awful.)
"Why do you always make me feel uncomfortable?" (S you, villager 1!)
"I sent him to kidnap someone." (Not even a joke at this point.)
Cook 1 wanted JW to go with him to Italy, didn't he?
That jewelry shoots lasted for more than a year, or are they two separate deals?
She's holding in the tears. That's sad.
The clothes hanger with a power to ruin relationship. That’s how stable we are.
[Episode 3]
Nooo! He took the pans 😭😭
SJ be like : "You left this dust bunny between kitchen counter and the fridge. Come get it 😶"
JW was so not happy about the car. Even a fool could tell. Ji Woo : "I hate free money. I don't want to mooch off people. I have low self-esteem." Seo Joon : "Let me gift you a car, then."
"We don't fit together." You truly don't. I could imagine it working between the two of you, but it would require way more honest effort, from both sides.
"Why do you still want to date me?" - JW
You sure did.
"Why is he so harsh to me?" (Oh, poor bb. He's obviously pushing you away.)
No, thanks. He doesn't need your pity (is what I would have done. But JW grew a bit meek compared to S1)
That was one hella weak introduction for girl boss.
I skipped the singing. So awkward and rude!
He's cute. Not as cute as the lead from First Love Again, but still very cute 💙
[Episode 4]
I skipped the singing x2
I won't comment on the catfight, except that it was petty.
"He always does his best. That's his problem." (Excuse me?)
I'm having a big headache. And I'm not HJW.
Step 1: Break up with your boyfriend. Step 2: Buy a caravan to live in and park it outside his house.
This season, HJW took over the vacuum cleaner!
1. He's not "just fine" to her 2. You're the most recent one 3. She isn't stalking him (hopefully)
The 'missing girl' subplot had no purpose other than making us feel better about SJ and pushing JW over the edge.
He really made it hard for JW to ignore him 💜
Love how they gave us hope at the end of episode 4 and made us wait a week for the resolution.
[Episode 5]
What is SJ teaching that poor child? 😶
He truly just went to his house to cook. That's... peculiar.
He knows. He's very well aware how weird this is.
"It's too salty." (You are, too, Ji Woo.)
That drinking scene with girlboss was funny.
I vibe with Seo Joon's habit of pouring for himself.
The 'glass save' is to remind us they still care for each other.
"Are you still jealous of Pil Hyun? You used to be" 🙄
[Episode 6]
"I'll change the way I behave as you said." (Uff. He still doesn't understand.)
"...If I adapt my way to yours..." (That's not gonna fix things, SJ.)
You're so far gone, SJ 😥
Gosh, this episode is so heavy, even for TMS2.
"I guess we do have our problems." - SJ
"If you did your best, and he still doesn't care, then it's time to stop." (Sometimes, less is more. Or different is better. Stopping might be the easier way, but not the only valid one imo.)
He's still in the village. I don't know how to feel about it. It surely hurts JW. But for the better, or for worse?
"You must do it (the tv show)." (Go screw yourself, villager 1! What a bunch of selfish a-holes.)
KSJ... why? I get that you are trying to help, but! I don't like it.
The "tv show" subplot is just another way to make JW feel outshined by SJ. I like the execution, hate the feels.
KSJ stole the "fusion food" idea from JW!
I think his "quirky" image of restaurant could work, depending on how far the village is from places of interest in Korea.
Fusion might work, too, if he wanted it.
Sorry, but if someone can't remember "Ti Aspetto" words, with all the other quirks, they aren't exactly bright.
That's true about the Osso Buco. If he wanted to cater to villagers, simple would be better. But this can work for tourism, provided there's any.
You must love how everyone's just using, forcing, and manipulating JW to get what they want. No wonder the boy is so messed up.
"Don't get too close to the villagers. There's no harm in being careful." (I believe JW said that to protect SJ. Also, I don't like the villagers, so I share that sentiment. But it's true that being too careful can lead to harm, too.)
"No matter who's by your side, there are times when you need somebody else." (I don't think JW meant that literally, as in replacing SJ with girlboss or anything. I think he meant that there are times when the person just can't give you what you need, no matter how hard they try or how 'perfect' they are otherwise.)
"And about what I couldn't do for you, I'm sorry." (Did he mean something specific? Or just generally being there for you and supporting her?)
"I also thought about you a lot." (I saw so many people getting ridiculously angry about JW saying this to girlboss. Acting like JW cheated on SJ in his mind because he thought about her. And I respect your opinion. But just because you think of someone (someone who was so important in your life, to boot!!), it doesn't mean you want to get back to them or that you prefer them over people that are in your life now.)
"Did you miss me, too?" (Girlboss didn't get the answer to that still.)
"Ji Woo also had a special love. It was a more heartbreaking love than mine." (Maybe. Maybe not. That's for JW to feel.) [Just to be super clear, I don't want JW to end up with a girlboss, under any circumstances! Nor do I believe he will. I think it could make for an interesting story, but the idea of breaking your mlm pair and turning it into mlw story would be hella icky imo. Maybe in a perfect world, where we don't have to debate whether it's possible to 'turn someone straight', it wouldn’t matter to me as much. I know JW's sexuality isn't set, but still. Not a good rep.]
[Episode 7]
"I wanted to talk to you" does not mean 'I wanted to exchange KSJ for you.'
"I give up. I wish you are happy. But you probably are." (How can someone look at JW and think he's happy? Seriously. How?!)
Why not 'Let's take a little nap together?' 🥺 I'm sure JW of past would have liked that.
"But why do I feel so lonely?" - Girlboss 💜
"His mental condition. Has he recovered completely?" (Does anyone, ever 'recovers completely' from something like that?)
JW turning to hide girlboss from bypassers... it hurts.
Your 'sympathy' is a lot of BS, villager 1.
"I shouldn't have met you in Seoul and drag you all the way here." (Hope this gets expanded on.)
They really did switch the sides of bed they used to sleep on originally!
[Episode 8]
He made more pasta for today, but no one's coming 😢
How is it easy money when it requires you to put in an equivalent of 22 euros (23 usd) per month for 10 YEARS?
"Han Ji Woo would have known it would turn out like this." (Great 💔)
Villagers feel bad about the article. Good. Let them repent.
He's crying. My poor baby boy 😭😭😭
The camping car is back 🤣 (nice)
I don't know how to feel about the villagers coming in during the shoot. Part of me believes they are really trying to help JW, and they were asked to do it, but the pessimist in me can't help but notice it's also a promotion for them and they forced Ji Woo to do the show in the first place.
"You said being by my side caused you trouble. (that one time in season 1?) You're right. That's why my parents left me." (Mega ouch 😰)
If they make girlboss the villain, I'm going to be very disappointed in them.
Kim is a good friend 💚
"Sorry. For knowing it too late." (It's probably too late for you and girlboss. But there still might be enough time to save KSJ+HJW 💟)
"So are you still expecting him to know about this, too?" (He do be dummy like that sometimes 😶)
"You came down here just to... go back to Kang Seo Joon, didn't you?" (Another thing I hope they expand on in finale.)
You underestimated the impact you have on KSJ, Ji Woo 😥
[End of episode 8. This is where I originally stopped and started my rewatch. I will take a break for few hours and hopefully watch the series finale at night.]
[Episode 9 notes]
Not very nice parents, if I say so myself.
He (KSJ) went to get the ring?
Now you show us the good times? Now?! 😭😭😭
"Besides, you wouldn't probably think I will open my arm for you right away if you come to me, right?" (You have an episode and half, KSJ. Make it count. Also, there was an awful amount of relatives in that sentence 😶)
"Can you give me a hug?" ❣️
[Episode 10]
He threw it to the ground just so we can see KSJ is magically 'cured' again. It was the power of love 💙
That wasn't so hard now, was it?
[also sorry, but Ji Woo's "shaken" acting looks pretty bad to me. I haven't noticed any problems beforehand, so maybe I just don't vibe with the angle they chose for him]
[Yeah, the acting is taking me right out of the scene]
Oh, no they didn't! Are you telling me it weren't flashbacks of past, but of future?! Masterful! Whoever thought of it, come out. I just want to talk 😶
Was it (the fusion food) KSJ's idea, though? JW made that weird potato jeon with cheese and Gods know what even before the shooting.
"If I tell anyone another untold story of ours like this one, I fear I may never let go of your hand." (Season 3 confirmed? WEDDING EDITION?! 🤯)
That's... a very interesting background to KSJ's affliction. Should stuff like that even be allowed without any oversight? I think not.
"Let me be your pillow." (Cuteness overload 😳 Heteronormative roles crushed into dirt!)
"I guess his agency doesn't let him use his phone." (Very well, that's not disturbing at all!) [cue 'Call It What You Want' flashbacks]
Girlboss is like: 'Screw this village, I'm out.'
"You're so thin, don't they feed you?" (Is this show trying to sneak in a commentary about fan issues in idol industry? Or are they setting up a spin-off? I would eat that stuff up.)
If girlboss made them matching jewelry, I'm gonna scream (internally).
Not a fan of the 'handkerchief of fate' 🙄
And that's it. I would have prefered a more intense climax, but it wasn't a bad episode. See you later, everyone ✨
My season 1 notes if you're interested [they are long]:
[Episode 1]
KSJ is kinda self-absorbed / selfish for making his manager help him pack, forcing himself into a closed restaurant, ordering food and rushing off into toilet.
JW is very dedicated to his job (the first breakfast). And proud.
JW probably recognized KSJ right there and then. He just doesn’t care.
Has KSJ's friend betrayed him? Is it even his friend? Why?
JW gets passed on a job because he didn't 'study in Italy'. That’s kinda sad, but realistic.
"Today wasn't as bad as I expected it to be' – JW (so he generally expects things to go wrong.)
SJ literally just entered someone else's house. And drank their beer.
The bathing robe 🤣
He's flustered 🥰
'This must be fate.' – SJ (let’s cut the red string)
'Today is a horrible day.' – JW (Su su)
[Episode 2]
" Ask him to pay bills and stuff. He's rich." - Pil to JW (too bad JW doesn’t like mooching off people)
"Why are you so gruff to me?" + "It was a joke, don't mind me." – SJ (I wonder)
"I think you owe me an apology first." - JW
"You pay a monthly rent. It's not bad to set your pride aside and take what I offer." - SJ
"Eat it or throw it out." + "I don't like free money." – JW (Yeah. We don’t like free money in this house.)
"You didn't shower last night" – JW (Is this JW’s obsession with orderliness or is he just poking him?)
"Make sure there isn't a food waste" - JW. (he quirky.)
"Make a lots of money!" – SJ (That sounds like belittling to me, even though KSJ probably meant it encouragingly.)
Manager says JW is gruff.
"Do I smell?" (is SJ insecure?)
"Are you the disloyal type?" - SJ
Someone (JW?) takes egg out of fridge, then puts it back in. (that’s considerate of him.)
"You do seem like a bad person" – JW (ouch. That chilled me right through the screen)
"Then you must be really scared now. You're with a guy who beats up people when drunk." - SJ
"A toast?" - No toast. SJ.
"Are you touched?" "No." "Of course you are."
"Early on, when someone said I was a good actor, I was the happiest man in the world" (is he projecting onto JW?)
"You don't care how someone else feels, and you say what you want right at that moment. I'm jealous you can do that" - JW
"You won't be here long, anyway. We don't need to get close" – JW (abandonment issues incoming)
"You like to lecture people, don't you?" - SJ
Someone threw a stone, SJ has seizure. (Menacing foreshadowing)
[Episode 3]
JW poured SJ a water and left. (So he cares, but not enough to stay.)
"SJ is not here" – JW (and doesn’t shy away from lying)
"try to say it (that he's tired) more from now on" - random girl to JW.
"Don't tell me that you sold me off." SJ to JW (insecure much?)
They watch a movie together (SJ pulled on JW's heartstrings)
"I really want to pop it (the zit) ." (Will we get a skincare sponsor in the future?)
"Let me do it when we become closer." "That's not gonna happen."
SJ came to JW's work.
"I didn't expect you would ask my name, so I got flustered." (Cute. So he isn’t as confident as he pretends to be.)
SJ wants to try cooking with JW. (But still self-absorbed)
[Episode 4]
"Are you doing this on purpose?" - work
"You really do as you please" - when taking him for a ride.
The date is cute! 💙
"I said I won't drive" - SJ still drinks the beer.
"I like kids like you a lot. Kids with walls on all sides. You look so strong" (Once those walls start crashing down, you might get buried under the debris.)
"My wish is to visit a space before I die".
JW brought a zit patch. SJ laughs.
"Let's get closer."
"Teach me how to make Gimbap on Monday."
JW drives.
[Episode 5]
JW's colleague drops a cup. JW is worried about SJ.
"It's comfortable to know exactly what you'll wear" - JW. (everything in order?)
SJ, cook 1 and customer talk about Italy. JW leaves. (could be inferiority complex)
SJ comes to JW's room while he's asleep, putting clothes on top of him. (could be cute, if only it weren’t another blatant privacy violation)
Tehee 😄
SJ fixes JW's hair and clothes, compliments him.
JW is falling.
"Can x and y join? You told me to ask your permission first." – SJ (so he learns)
SJ's parents abandoned him and went to Italy. Saffron rissoto in Italy. Cries everytime he eats it. (BL parents, you’re always one of a kind! At least you won’t turn out to be homophobic now, hopefully.)
"You haven't even known me for that long" - SJ to JW (He moves fast)
JW thinks SJ flirts around. (Who can blame him?)
"Are you jealous? Can I kiss you?" (At least he’s clear about it)
Drunk SJ kisses JW after counting to 6. JW shakes him off. (Who counts to six??? Was that intentional?)
[Episode 6]
JW hasn't reciprocated the kiss.
He DID gave JW a time to avoid him. Now, is that a valid excuse? He also counted to 6 only.
'Am I Siri(a)?!' " How may I help you? " 🤣
" I'm sorry. I don't know why I did it (kissed him)" (Do you think JW is disappointed?)
JW thinks SJ just plays around like that.
SJ's vacuum cleaning.
JW bough saffron. What a simp!
"I think I like you." (Think harder, SJ! Feel free to sweep the floor twice! Do some laundry. If it ain’t at least a love confession, don’t bother confusing JW further.)
"I was wondering when you'd come home. I wanted to call you, and now I'm pleased that you are home. When I'm with you, I don't feel anxious."
"Were you a dog in your past life?" [Spoiler from my future season 2 self : It fits. Like a beaten dog.]
"Or are you crazy bored?" (He doesn't believe SJ. Which, fair. I wouldn't either. (Though I might have been nicer about it))
"Is this how you belitlle someone's feelings?"
"I don't want to be strung along by your childish play." Who hurt you, my little baby? [You will find out in season 2]
"I want to kiss you even when I'm not drunk." Good? Maybe not as bulletproof as SJ thinks it is, but it's a start.
"Let's date." GOSH, he's so full of himself!! Up to this point, JW gave him little to no sign he's interested! Why is SJ just deciding this stuff by himself?
[Episode 7]
"Do you pity me?"
"Do you pity me because you see me mooching off others all the time?" (lemme just cry real quick.)
"... you feel bad for me." (I do. But SJ barely noticed imo.)
They hug.
"It's not true. You know it's not true. I only thought of myself, I'm sorry." (True dat.)
"I won't do that again" [Narrator: He will do that again. Probably a lot].
Cash&Cash just joined the conversation.
This follower hoe "friend" can go F himself.
"It's my turn to shine." (Then steal the sun for yourself! Don't beg for it.)
"I don't like you anymore." (Was In Woo SJ's lover? Or what? [Prolly not. Just a j@rk])
So, the tape was dangerous for SJ because of his mental illness, and for In Woo because of the fight. Two separable incidents.
And the blackmail starts. Which would be bad enough on its own, but bringing in the mlm aspect... despicable.
"I thought about it, and it's disgusting." (he's saying it to protect SJ from the blackmail. Which is an odd way to do it. But JW has never been standard.)
"It really grosses me out." (Are you just saying it even if it's not true? Or is that how you really feel, JW? Do you just despise being used? Tell me.)
"Staying with you will get me in trouble." (Both of you. But which one do you care more for?)
[Episode 8]
"You don't want to lose the restaurant, either!" (Everyone, just stop using JI Woo! What's wrong with you? Why can't you just leave him alone?! 😭😭😭)
You are trash.
"You think you're something because you hang out with SJ?" (😬😬😬 That's exactly the kind of confidence crusher our protagonist doesn't need.)
He's been vacuum cleaning before falling asleep?
So the USA reporter is the one who took that photo? Am I getting this right? She took it (for whatever reason) and then cook 1 made her give it up?
"Why are you doing this to me when I had a fine life? I said I didn't want to be toyed with."
"You're going to leave soon, anyway." (probably the most important part for JW. His fear of abandonment is showing)
"I'm sincere. Should I still leave?" "Yes."
He didn't leave. Mushy talk.
"All of this (taking responsibility for the blackmail stuff?) means that you like me too, right? That's what I hear.“ (Of course you do. Because everything must be about you.)
" Ji Woo. If it's too much, I'LL COME TO YOU. " (I’ll give him that. Boy doesn’t use empty words.)
[Episode 9]
"I'll always think of you when I eat it now" [Ti Aspetto should put saffron risotto on the menu]
"This thing with universe on the wall, you put it there for me, right?" (Now I get it!)
"I'm sleepy." (You're a cat in dog's clothing, KSJ.)
"If it works out, we'll stay together. If not, there's that." [😶] "All this time, you've been playing hard to get."
"I just didn't want to get hurt again. And I didn't want to hurt you."
Do we know how little SJ actually dated?
"I just wanted to get close to you." (Has cook 1 had crush on JW? That would be sad.)
SJ is so clingy! 🤣
Who's that girl with braids at the end of episode 9? Some random fan?
The bed scene is still one of the cutest things I've seen in BLs 💙
[Special Episode]
The actor says KSJ slowly changes because of JW. But does he?
Actor says JW was always alone, has no social skills, doesn't know how to approach people.
"(girl taking the phone) So this is a product placement?" - Did she study acting in Thailand? 😂
I would like to formally show my gratitude and congratulate TV Thunder for incorporating the character of "Rit" Varit Boonwilai into the tv adaptation of Triage.
Truly the greatest addition to source material since Bank of Lovestage!! (2022) 💙
I'm unsure whether there will be official free release after the show wraps up.
Something like 'Call It What You Want' or 'Lovely Writer' 💜
Me, seeing that the OG twitter OP is also Sammon : 💥🙃🖤
My bet? It was traumatic for him. I barely remember stuff from the "worst" parts of my life, so he could have just legit forgotten.
You could also make a case that he's acknowledging it was a stupid reason to break up by saying he "forgot" about it.
Lastly, he could have just lied, because he didn't want to dwell on it.
JW is so WHIPPED for SJ! 🤭
They sneaked the keydrop in at 6:30 just to show us that SJ is doing better.
Gosh, you are so self-centered, SJ! But at least you are honest. Would he really jump?
"When someone loves dearly, please, give him all the love in return." (Oh, poor boy. Sometimes, love isn't enough.)
Their home looks really fancy, while having this "humble" feel to it.
He's still trying to call 😭
"It's mine now, too (JW's hand), so use it carefully."
These flashbacks are gonna be the death of me 😶 It's very well done, but the feels...
The OG "I don't like free money" boss appeared.
That subtle "Intel" promotion. Do you think intel paid them? How much?
"It's always hard to reach her. She's busy." (Are we intentionally drawing parallels here?)
"He's gone too far." (Not far enough to avoid you, apparently. You'll still come to him, right?)
The note came a month after he disappeared, or is it just cut that way?
Poor baby boy 😭😭😭
"Now, I just want to ask him what I did wrong." (You're fooling yourself, KSJ. You want so much more.)
[Right now, I feel like SJ's biggest problem is that he's very self-centered. He's willing to change and do stuff for JW, but he doesn't understand how JW feels, thinks, or what he wants. He can’t see things from JW’s perspective. On the other hand, JW doesn't communicate and decides everything by himself, without letting SJ weigh in. He’s insecure and outwardly looks cold. Moreover, he’s stuck in his head.]
Stalker much? The first time (s1e1), did SJ had keys or did he break in? Because I can't imagine s1's JW just keeping his doors open/unlocked.
JW's eyes when he noticed SJ 😯
"Dad, who is this?" 😱😱😱😱
That was so rude to SJ! I can hear his heart exploding 💔
I was shocked. But not nearly as much as SJ. It would break me if I were him.
I just thank Gods they haven't end the episode there and let it sit for a week. That would have been such a mess! [I know it releases 2 eps/week, so even if this episode ended there, it would be safe. But I can imagine other productions opting for the "shock value" instead.
Note doesn't cover it. But you shouldn't try to force someone to stay in a relationship. It won't end well.
JW has 'S' in his MBTI?! That's it. We're no longer imaginary twins.
Do you think JW wants to be a famous chef? I don't. I think he wants his work to be appreciated by people who taste it and his close circle. But not widely known / popular. He also wants to be able to support himself, but doesn't need to live in luxury. Furthermore, I don't think he wants to be 'exposed' like that.
[Episode 2]
There is a reason why it's called "being together" and not "being in love". You aren't together, in any way. But you might still be in love.
It was his birthday. That's one hell of a gift.
"Because of you, I had to be alone." - SJ
"I don't wrong you, to deserve something like this." - SJ
"You always wake me up in the middle of a night because you were bored. Whenever you had to shoot drama (which was probably often), you'd get sensitive about every little thing. I always hated the fact we couldn't go on a walk because you are a superstar. I just hated that and got fed up with it." (I think he really didn't like that. Not necessarily those things by themselves, but how isolated and SJ-focused they made him feel.)
"It annoyed me when you tried to pop pimples on my face." (Maybe before they got close. Afterwards, I doubt he minded it that much.)
"Besides, you clenched your teeth in your sleep. That was the most unbearable." (That's an outright lie. JW might like order in his things, but he's also very aware of other people's limitations and tries to adapt (the egg scene from s1 is an example).)
That's kinda the reason why people don't say stuff. Sometimes, not knowing is better. And in my opinion, you don't need a reason to end relationship. And you don't need to explain yourself. Relationship shouldn't be forced or justified. It's about will.
I don't think any explanation would be enough for SJ. He would try to "fix it", until he pushes JW too hard. And then he might crash.
"Like you prepared for it." (So SJ doesn't believe him, either.)
The shirt is the most important side character this season so far.
"Tossed it on a mountain" (I'm waiting for the ring to make a reappearance.)
He's leaving... For now.
Still very dedicated. No way he would have just left the shirt on his bed by accident.
SJ being praised/empathised with while JW's being scolded and ordered around is a mood. Heartbreaking mood, but the one I will probably have to get used to.
"I'm Kang Seo Joon." (You truly are.)
Not obsessive at all.
"They may like you more because of the superstar." (My heart breaks for JW. Also, the villagers are awful.)
"Why do you always make me feel uncomfortable?" (S you, villager 1!)
"I sent him to kidnap someone." (Not even a joke at this point.)
Cook 1 wanted JW to go with him to Italy, didn't he?
That jewelry shoots lasted for more than a year, or are they two separate deals?
She's holding in the tears. That's sad.
The clothes hanger with a power to ruin relationship. That’s how stable we are.
[Episode 3]
Nooo! He took the pans 😭😭
SJ be like : "You left this dust bunny between kitchen counter and the fridge. Come get it 😶"
JW was so not happy about the car. Even a fool could tell.
Ji Woo : "I hate free money. I don't want to mooch off people. I have low self-esteem."
Seo Joon : "Let me gift you a car, then."
"We don't fit together."
You truly don't. I could imagine it working between the two of you, but it would require way more honest effort, from both sides.
"Why do you still want to date me?" - JW
You sure did.
"Why is he so harsh to me?" (Oh, poor bb. He's obviously pushing you away.)
No, thanks. He doesn't need your pity (is what I would have done. But JW grew a bit meek compared to S1)
That was one hella weak introduction for girl boss.
I skipped the singing. So awkward and rude!
He's cute. Not as cute as the lead from First Love Again, but still very cute 💙
[Episode 4]
I skipped the singing x2
I won't comment on the catfight, except that it was petty.
"He always does his best. That's his problem." (Excuse me?)
I'm having a big headache. And I'm not HJW.
Step 1: Break up with your boyfriend.
Step 2: Buy a caravan to live in and park it outside his house.
This season, HJW took over the vacuum cleaner!
1. He's not "just fine" to her
2. You're the most recent one
3. She isn't stalking him (hopefully)
The 'missing girl' subplot had no purpose other than making us feel better about SJ and pushing JW over the edge.
He really made it hard for JW to ignore him 💜
Love how they gave us hope at the end of episode 4 and made us wait a week for the resolution.
[Episode 5]
What is SJ teaching that poor child? 😶
He truly just went to his house to cook. That's... peculiar.
He knows. He's very well aware how weird this is.
"It's too salty." (You are, too, Ji Woo.)
That drinking scene with girlboss was funny.
I vibe with Seo Joon's habit of pouring for himself.
The 'glass save' is to remind us they still care for each other.
"Are you still jealous of Pil Hyun? You used to be" 🙄
[Episode 6]
"I'll change the way I behave as you said." (Uff. He still doesn't understand.)
"...If I adapt my way to yours..." (That's not gonna fix things, SJ.)
You're so far gone, SJ 😥
Gosh, this episode is so heavy, even for TMS2.
"I guess we do have our problems." - SJ
"If you did your best, and he still doesn't care, then it's time to stop." (Sometimes, less is more. Or different is better. Stopping might be the easier way, but not the only valid one imo.)
He's still in the village. I don't know how to feel about it. It surely hurts JW. But for the better, or for worse?
"You must do it (the tv show)." (Go screw yourself, villager 1! What a bunch of selfish a-holes.)
KSJ... why? I get that you are trying to help, but! I don't like it.
The "tv show" subplot is just another way to make JW feel outshined by SJ. I like the execution, hate the feels.
KSJ stole the "fusion food" idea from JW!
I think his "quirky" image of restaurant could work, depending on how far the village is from places of interest in Korea.
Fusion might work, too, if he wanted it.
Sorry, but if someone can't remember "Ti Aspetto" words, with all the other quirks, they aren't exactly bright.
That's true about the Osso Buco. If he wanted to cater to villagers, simple would be better. But this can work for tourism, provided there's any.
You must love how everyone's just using, forcing, and manipulating JW to get what they want. No wonder the boy is so messed up.
"Don't get too close to the villagers. There's no harm in being careful." (I believe JW said that to protect SJ. Also, I don't like the villagers, so I share that sentiment. But it's true that being too careful can lead to harm, too.)
"No matter who's by your side, there are times when you need somebody else." (I don't think JW meant that literally, as in replacing SJ with girlboss or anything. I think he meant that there are times when the person just can't give you what you need, no matter how hard they try or how 'perfect' they are otherwise.)
"And about what I couldn't do for you, I'm sorry." (Did he mean something specific? Or just generally being there for you and supporting her?)
"I also thought about you a lot." (I saw so many people getting ridiculously angry about JW saying this to girlboss. Acting like JW cheated on SJ in his mind because he thought about her. And I respect your opinion. But just because you think of someone (someone who was so important in your life, to boot!!), it doesn't mean you want to get back to them or that you prefer them over people that are in your life now.)
"Did you miss me, too?" (Girlboss didn't get the answer to that still.)
"Ji Woo also had a special love. It was a more heartbreaking love than mine." (Maybe. Maybe not. That's for JW to feel.) [Just to be super clear, I don't want JW to end up with a girlboss, under any circumstances! Nor do I believe he will. I think it could make for an interesting story, but the idea of breaking your mlm pair and turning it into mlw story would be hella icky imo. Maybe in a perfect world, where we don't have to debate whether it's possible to 'turn someone straight', it wouldn’t matter to me as much. I know JW's sexuality isn't set, but still. Not a good rep.]
[Episode 7]
"I wanted to talk to you" does not mean 'I wanted to exchange KSJ for you.'
"I give up. I wish you are happy. But you probably are." (How can someone look at JW and think he's happy? Seriously. How?!)
Why not 'Let's take a little nap together?' 🥺 I'm sure JW of past would have liked that.
"But why do I feel so lonely?" - Girlboss 💜
"His mental condition. Has he recovered completely?" (Does anyone, ever 'recovers completely' from something like that?)
JW turning to hide girlboss from bypassers... it hurts.
Your 'sympathy' is a lot of BS, villager 1.
"I shouldn't have met you in Seoul and drag you all the way here." (Hope this gets expanded on.)
They really did switch the sides of bed they used to sleep on originally!
[Episode 8]
He made more pasta for today, but no one's coming 😢
How is it easy money when it requires you to put in an equivalent of 22 euros (23 usd) per month for 10 YEARS?
"Han Ji Woo would have known it would turn out like this." (Great 💔)
Villagers feel bad about the article. Good. Let them repent.
He's crying. My poor baby boy 😭😭😭
The camping car is back 🤣 (nice)
I don't know how to feel about the villagers coming in during the shoot. Part of me believes they are really trying to help JW, and they were asked to do it, but the pessimist in me can't help but notice it's also a promotion for them and they forced Ji Woo to do the show in the first place.
"You said being by my side caused you trouble. (that one time in season 1?) You're right. That's why my parents left me." (Mega ouch 😰)
If they make girlboss the villain, I'm going to be very disappointed in them.
Kim is a good friend 💚
"Sorry. For knowing it too late." (It's probably too late for you and girlboss. But there still might be enough time to save KSJ+HJW 💟)
"So are you still expecting him to know about this, too?" (He do be dummy like that sometimes 😶)
"You came down here just to... go back to Kang Seo Joon, didn't you?" (Another thing I hope they expand on in finale.)
You underestimated the impact you have on KSJ, Ji Woo 😥
[End of episode 8. This is where I originally stopped and started my rewatch. I will take a break for few hours and hopefully watch the series finale at night.]
[Episode 9 notes]
Not very nice parents, if I say so myself.
He (KSJ) went to get the ring?
Now you show us the good times? Now?! 😭😭😭
"Besides, you wouldn't probably think I will open my arm for you right away if you come to me, right?" (You have an episode and half, KSJ. Make it count. Also, there was an awful amount of relatives in that sentence 😶)
"Can you give me a hug?" ❣️
[Episode 10]
He threw it to the ground just so we can see KSJ is magically 'cured' again. It was the power of love 💙
That wasn't so hard now, was it?
[also sorry, but Ji Woo's "shaken" acting looks pretty bad to me. I haven't noticed any problems beforehand, so maybe I just don't vibe with the angle they chose for him]
[Yeah, the acting is taking me right out of the scene]
Oh, no they didn't! Are you telling me it weren't flashbacks of past, but of future?!
Masterful! Whoever thought of it, come out. I just want to talk 😶
Was it (the fusion food) KSJ's idea, though? JW made that weird potato jeon with cheese and Gods know what even before the shooting.
"If I tell anyone another untold story of ours like this one, I fear I may never let go of your hand." (Season 3 confirmed? WEDDING EDITION?! 🤯)
That's... a very interesting background to KSJ's affliction. Should stuff like that even be allowed without any oversight? I think not.
"Let me be your pillow." (Cuteness overload 😳 Heteronormative roles crushed into dirt!)
"I guess his agency doesn't let him use his phone." (Very well, that's not disturbing at all!) [cue 'Call It What You Want' flashbacks]
Girlboss is like: 'Screw this village, I'm out.'
"You're so thin, don't they feed you?" (Is this show trying to sneak in a commentary about fan issues in idol industry? Or are they setting up a spin-off? I would eat that stuff up.)
If girlboss made them matching jewelry, I'm gonna scream (internally).
Not a fan of the 'handkerchief of fate' 🙄
And that's it. I would have prefered a more intense climax, but it wasn't a bad episode. See you later, everyone ✨
KSJ is kinda self-absorbed / selfish for making his manager help him pack, forcing himself into a closed restaurant, ordering food and rushing off into toilet.
JW is very dedicated to his job (the first breakfast). And proud.
JW probably recognized KSJ right there and then. He just doesn’t care.
Has KSJ's friend betrayed him? Is it even his friend? Why?
JW gets passed on a job because he didn't 'study in Italy'. That’s kinda sad, but realistic.
"Today wasn't as bad as I expected it to be' – JW (so he generally expects things to go wrong.)
SJ literally just entered someone else's house. And drank their beer.
The bathing robe 🤣
He's flustered 🥰
'This must be fate.' – SJ (let’s cut the red string)
'Today is a horrible day.' – JW (Su su)
[Episode 2]
" Ask him to pay bills and stuff. He's rich." - Pil to JW (too bad JW doesn’t like mooching off people)
"Why are you so gruff to me?" + "It was a joke, don't mind me." – SJ (I wonder)
"I think you owe me an apology first." - JW
"You pay a monthly rent. It's not bad to set your pride aside and take what I offer." - SJ
"Eat it or throw it out." + "I don't like free money." – JW (Yeah. We don’t like free money in this house.)
"You didn't shower last night" – JW (Is this JW’s obsession with orderliness or is he just poking him?)
"Make sure there isn't a food waste" - JW. (he quirky.)
"Make a lots of money!" – SJ (That sounds like belittling to me, even though KSJ probably meant it encouragingly.)
Manager says JW is gruff.
"Do I smell?" (is SJ insecure?)
"Are you the disloyal type?" - SJ
Someone (JW?) takes egg out of fridge, then puts it back in. (that’s considerate of him.)
"You do seem like a bad person" – JW (ouch. That chilled me right through the screen)
"Then you must be really scared now. You're with a guy who beats up people when drunk." - SJ
"A toast?" - No toast. SJ.
"Are you touched?" "No." "Of course you are."
"Early on, when someone said I was a good actor, I was the happiest man in the world" (is he projecting onto JW?)
"You don't care how someone else feels, and you say what you want right at that moment. I'm jealous you can do that" - JW
"You won't be here long, anyway. We don't need to get close" – JW (abandonment issues incoming)
"You like to lecture people, don't you?" - SJ
Someone threw a stone, SJ has seizure. (Menacing foreshadowing)
[Episode 3]
JW poured SJ a water and left. (So he cares, but not enough to stay.)
"SJ is not here" – JW (and doesn’t shy away from lying)
"try to say it (that he's tired) more from now on" - random girl to JW.
"Don't tell me that you sold me off." SJ to JW (insecure much?)
They watch a movie together (SJ pulled on JW's heartstrings)
"I really want to pop it (the zit) ." (Will we get a skincare sponsor in the future?)
"Let me do it when we become closer." "That's not gonna happen."
SJ came to JW's work.
"I didn't expect you would ask my name, so I got flustered." (Cute. So he isn’t as confident as he pretends to be.)
SJ wants to try cooking with JW. (But still self-absorbed)
[Episode 4]
"Are you doing this on purpose?" - work
"You really do as you please" - when taking him for a ride.
The date is cute! 💙
"I said I won't drive" - SJ still drinks the beer.
"I like kids like you a lot. Kids with walls on all sides. You look so strong" (Once those walls start crashing down, you might get buried under the debris.)
"My wish is to visit a space before I die".
JW brought a zit patch. SJ laughs.
"Let's get closer."
"Teach me how to make Gimbap on Monday."
JW drives.
[Episode 5]
JW's colleague drops a cup. JW is worried about SJ.
"It's comfortable to know exactly what you'll wear" - JW. (everything in order?)
SJ, cook 1 and customer talk about Italy. JW leaves. (could be inferiority complex)
SJ comes to JW's room while he's asleep, putting clothes on top of him. (could be cute, if only it weren’t another blatant privacy violation)
Tehee 😄
SJ fixes JW's hair and clothes, compliments him.
JW is falling.
"Can x and y join? You told me to ask your permission first." – SJ (so he learns)
SJ's parents abandoned him and went to Italy. Saffron rissoto in Italy. Cries everytime he eats it. (BL parents, you’re always one of a kind! At least you won’t turn out to be homophobic now, hopefully.)
"You haven't even known me for that long" - SJ to JW (He moves fast)
JW thinks SJ flirts around. (Who can blame him?)
"Are you jealous? Can I kiss you?" (At least he’s clear about it)
Drunk SJ kisses JW after counting to 6. JW shakes him off. (Who counts to six??? Was that intentional?)
[Episode 6]
JW hasn't reciprocated the kiss.
He DID gave JW a time to avoid him. Now, is that a valid excuse? He also counted to 6 only.
'Am I Siri(a)?!' " How may I help you? " 🤣
" I'm sorry. I don't know why I did it (kissed him)" (Do you think JW is disappointed?)
JW thinks SJ just plays around like that.
SJ's vacuum cleaning.
JW bough saffron. What a simp!
"I think I like you." (Think harder, SJ! Feel free to sweep the floor twice! Do some laundry. If it ain’t at least a love confession, don’t bother confusing JW further.)
"I was wondering when you'd come home. I wanted to call you, and now I'm pleased that you are home. When I'm with you, I don't feel anxious."
"Were you a dog in your past life?" [Spoiler from my future season 2 self : It fits. Like a beaten dog.]
"Or are you crazy bored?" (He doesn't believe SJ. Which, fair. I wouldn't either. (Though I might have been nicer about it))
"Is this how you belitlle someone's feelings?"
"I don't want to be strung along by your childish play." Who hurt you, my little baby? [You will find out in season 2]
"I want to kiss you even when I'm not drunk." Good? Maybe not as bulletproof as SJ thinks it is, but it's a start.
"Let's date." GOSH, he's so full of himself!! Up to this point, JW gave him little to no sign he's interested! Why is SJ just deciding this stuff by himself?
[Episode 7]
"Do you pity me?"
"Do you pity me because you see me mooching off others all the time?" (lemme just cry real quick.)
"... you feel bad for me." (I do. But SJ barely noticed imo.)
They hug.
"It's not true. You know it's not true. I only thought of myself, I'm sorry." (True dat.)
"I won't do that again" [Narrator: He will do that again. Probably a lot].
Cash&Cash just joined the conversation.
This follower hoe "friend" can go F himself.
"It's my turn to shine." (Then steal the sun for yourself! Don't beg for it.)
"I don't like you anymore." (Was In Woo SJ's lover? Or what? [Prolly not. Just a j@rk])
So, the tape was dangerous for SJ because of his mental illness, and for In Woo because of the fight. Two separable incidents.
And the blackmail starts. Which would be bad enough on its own, but bringing in the mlm aspect... despicable.
"I thought about it, and it's disgusting." (he's saying it to protect SJ from the blackmail. Which is an odd way to do it. But JW has never been standard.)
"It really grosses me out." (Are you just saying it even if it's not true? Or is that how you really feel, JW? Do you just despise being used? Tell me.)
"Staying with you will get me in trouble." (Both of you. But which one do you care more for?)
[Episode 8]
"You don't want to lose the restaurant, either!" (Everyone, just stop using JI Woo! What's wrong with you? Why can't you just leave him alone?! 😭😭😭)
You are trash.
"You think you're something because you hang out with SJ?" (😬😬😬 That's exactly the kind of confidence crusher our protagonist doesn't need.)
He's been vacuum cleaning before falling asleep?
So the USA reporter is the one who took that photo? Am I getting this right? She took it (for whatever reason) and then cook 1 made her give it up?
"Why are you doing this to me when I had a fine life? I said I didn't want to be toyed with."
"You're going to leave soon, anyway." (probably the most important part for JW. His fear of abandonment is showing)
"I'm sincere. Should I still leave?" "Yes."
He didn't leave. Mushy talk.
"All of this (taking responsibility for the blackmail stuff?) means that you like me too, right? That's what I hear.“ (Of course you do. Because everything must be about you.)
" Ji Woo. If it's too much, I'LL COME TO YOU. " (I’ll give him that. Boy doesn’t use empty words.)
[Episode 9]
"I'll always think of you when I eat it now" [Ti Aspetto should put saffron risotto on the menu]
"This thing with universe on the wall, you put it there for me, right?" (Now I get it!)
"I'm sleepy." (You're a cat in dog's clothing, KSJ.)
"If it works out, we'll stay together. If not, there's that." [😶]
"All this time, you've been playing hard to get."
"I just didn't want to get hurt again. And I didn't want to hurt you."
Do we know how little SJ actually dated?
"I just wanted to get close to you." (Has cook 1 had crush on JW? That would be sad.)
SJ is so clingy! 🤣
Who's that girl with braids at the end of episode 9? Some random fan?
The bed scene is still one of the cutest things I've seen in BLs 💙
[Special Episode]
The actor says KSJ slowly changes because of JW. But does he?
Actor says JW was always alone, has no social skills, doesn't know how to approach people.
"(girl taking the phone) So this is a product placement?" - Did she study acting in Thailand? 😂
KSJ is meant to be a narcissist.
Truly the greatest addition to source material since Bank of Lovestage!! (2022) 💙