Curious how others interpreted the ending and her final words.
My interpretation was that she wasn't going to go back to letting other people define her and her life. Everyone was using her in some way or the other. They didn't want her to be herself or even acknowledge that she had different dreams/desires than they did. They constantly tried to beat her self esteem into submission. Although some of her relationships gave the impression that "they" were different, in reality it was more of the same.
Mother - (physically abusive from childhood) - kept pushing the belief of a traditional female role onto her daughter - cooking/cleaning/bearing children Husband - (emotionally abusive) - controlling her work and home life; using her to achieve his own success after his career shifted Mentor - used her to fuel his creativity; tried to mold her into a female version of himself Friend - living vicariously through her via her "stories", but didn't want anyone to take his "place" in her life but wanted to keep his with his family Actor - he enjoyed the challenge of getting her - this was actually highlighted in the conversation he had with his ex-girlfriend outside the hotel before when he approached her following her encounter with the monk
While I don't condone infidelity, I can understand and empathize with the FL. Society constantly tell women they have to act, dress, think and be a certain way. However, women just like men are born with their own thoughts and desires...although society would try to have us believe differently. A good girl is this. A bad girl is this. A woman's role is this. No one is perfect, but a woman's "sin" is always made to seem greater than a man's "sin". These are all thoughts that society has pushed onto woman for generations. But this an exploration of a woman pushing all those boundaries and coming to accept herself for who she is...flaws and all. Not making excuses for wanting to take this journey, she accepts the consequences for her actions - the bad, indifferent and good. She learns more about herself from all the relationships she encounters.
Curious how others interpreted the ending and her final words.
My interpretation was that she wasn't going to go back to letting other people define her and her life. Everyone was using her in some way or the other. They didn't want her to be herself or even acknowledge that she had different dreams/desires than they did. They constantly tried to beat her self esteem into submission. Although some of her relationships gave the impression that "they" were different, in reality it was more of the same.
Mother - (physically abusive from childhood) - kept pushing the belief of a traditional female role onto her daughter - cooking/cleaning/bearing children Husband - (emotionally abusive) - controlling her work and home life; using her to achieve his own success after his career shifted Mentor - used her to fuel his creativity; tried to mold her into a female version of himself Friend - living vicariously through her via her "stories", but didn't want anyone to take his "place" in her life but wanted to keep his with his family Actor - he enjoyed the challenge of getting her - this was actually highlighted in the conversation he had with his ex-girlfriend outside the hotel before when he approached her following her encounter with the monk
While I don't condone infidelity, I can understand and empathize with the FL. Society constantly tell women they have to act, dress, think and be a certain way. However, women just like men are born with their own thoughts and desires...although society would try to have us believe differently. A good girl is this. A bad girl is this. A woman's role is this. No one is perfect, but a woman's "sin" is always made to seem greater than a man's "sin". These are all thoughts that society has pushed onto woman for generations. But this an exploration of a woman pushing all those boundaries and coming to accept herself for who she is...flaws and all. Not making excuses for wanting to take this journey, she accepts the consequences for her actions - the bad, indifferent and good. She learns more about herself from all the relationships she encounters.
Theory 1: Gene's mother already suspected Gene of being gay and thereby told her son about his father's past (which the father wanted to keep secret). Which is why he gave her a look of betrayal when Gene outed his past dating history.
Theory 2: Gene's father's past was like an open secret that only the father thought only his wife knew. It's not like the letter and bracelets were all that hidden. And kids do like rifling through drawers and such. It didn't seem like a shock to anyone what happened but the fact that Gene blurted it out.
Theory 3: Either Gene and Nubsib's fathers dated at one point or Nubsib's father is just homophobic. Especially since he said something of the effect "these things pass" during dinner, (basing it on the English translations)
Still processing the episode, but wanted to get these out and see how everyone else feels.
hold up- why did gene close his eyes for aey's kiss before nubsib stopped it.?
I think part of it was him testing himself with his feelings for Nubsib and the other part of him that doesn't really like conflict and wants to end the entire encounter.
Unfortunately I don't think it would be for a s2 as it would be a rehash of this season. The answer is....this…
I understand. I didn't think I would like it as much as I did, especially since it wasn't that long ago since "The Guest". But it kept me interested and had some really good twists. As someone who doesn't particularly like these kinds of dramas/movies...I'm surprised I made it through and even liked both this and "The Guest".
Why why he had to forget about only her? But it not secure with her aroubd him and it's like they're avoiding…
Unfortunately I don't think it would be for a s2 as it would be a rehash of this season. The answer is....this time the church is not the one who erased his memories. It was repeatedly stated that he could not be an exorcist priest as long as he had feelings for her. His feelings for her were very deep...he loved her. But even when he found out about their past, he didn't want to leave the Regalia. Therefore after his experience fighting the demon, only his memories of her were naturally gone. He truly gave his life to the church. So those memories are not coming back. Eun Ho understood that when she decided to stay with the Regalia. It's like Father Ki Sun and Mi Yun. Mi Yun was in love with Ki Sun but understood that he could never respond to her feelings or reciprocate them.
Just watched the finale....is there anyone else who shouted "Park Il Do" when the demon asked "my name is"? How awesome would that have been.
This drama gave me so many feels. Thank you OCN for another good drama. While the ending may not be what many people envisioned, I do believe there is a lot of merit to it. I'm really glad Sister Hae Min turned out to be good.
And I do agree with tatka....the priest from the 634 Regalia spent a lot of time this episode either out right lying or lying by omission. Go figure.
So like, let me get this straight. 1º He fucked Yim, then he took Yim downstairs as if it was nothing? He even…
I'm glad I'm not the only person who was disturbed by the glossing over the whole fact that Yim was raped and then it was referred to as a "little problem". That whole situation is all kinds of messed up. It's like no one took the entire encounter seriously...definitely not the writer. And it seems like they want to base a relationship off of it. So many issues with this potential "couple"....I'm really hoping they aren't....that is no way to start a relationship.
Mother - (physically abusive from childhood) - kept pushing the belief of a traditional female role onto her daughter - cooking/cleaning/bearing children
Husband - (emotionally abusive) - controlling her work and home life; using her to achieve his own success after his career shifted
Mentor - used her to fuel his creativity; tried to mold her into a female version of himself
Friend - living vicariously through her via her "stories", but didn't want anyone to take his "place" in her life but wanted to keep his with his family
Actor - he enjoyed the challenge of getting her - this was actually highlighted in the conversation he had with his ex-girlfriend outside the hotel before when he approached her following her encounter with the monk
While I don't condone infidelity, I can understand and empathize with the FL. Society constantly tell women they have to act, dress, think and be a certain way. However, women just like men are born with their own thoughts and desires...although society would try to have us believe differently. A good girl is this. A bad girl is this. A woman's role is this. No one is perfect, but a woman's "sin" is always made to seem greater than a man's "sin". These are all thoughts that society has pushed onto woman for generations. But this an exploration of a woman pushing all those boundaries and coming to accept herself for who she is...flaws and all. Not making excuses for wanting to take this journey, she accepts the consequences for her actions - the bad, indifferent and good. She learns more about herself from all the relationships she encounters.
Mother - (physically abusive from childhood) - kept pushing the belief of a traditional female role onto her daughter - cooking/cleaning/bearing children
Husband - (emotionally abusive) - controlling her work and home life; using her to achieve his own success after his career shifted
Mentor - used her to fuel his creativity; tried to mold her into a female version of himself
Friend - living vicariously through her via her "stories", but didn't want anyone to take his "place" in her life but wanted to keep his with his family
Actor - he enjoyed the challenge of getting her - this was actually highlighted in the conversation he had with his ex-girlfriend outside the hotel before when he approached her following her encounter with the monk
While I don't condone infidelity, I can understand and empathize with the FL. Society constantly tell women they have to act, dress, think and be a certain way. However, women just like men are born with their own thoughts and desires...although society would try to have us believe differently. A good girl is this. A bad girl is this. A woman's role is this. No one is perfect, but a woman's "sin" is always made to seem greater than a man's "sin". These are all thoughts that society has pushed onto woman for generations. But this an exploration of a woman pushing all those boundaries and coming to accept herself for who she is...flaws and all. Not making excuses for wanting to take this journey, she accepts the consequences for her actions - the bad, indifferent and good. She learns more about herself from all the relationships she encounters.
Theory 1: Gene's mother already suspected Gene of being gay and thereby told her son about his father's past (which the father wanted to keep secret). Which is why he gave her a look of betrayal when Gene outed his past dating history.
Theory 2: Gene's father's past was like an open secret that only the father thought only his wife knew. It's not like the letter and bracelets were all that hidden. And kids do like rifling through drawers and such. It didn't seem like a shock to anyone what happened but the fact that Gene blurted it out.
Theory 3: Either Gene and Nubsib's fathers dated at one point or Nubsib's father is just homophobic. Especially since he said something of the effect "these things pass" during dinner, (basing it on the English translations)
Still processing the episode, but wanted to get these out and see how everyone else feels.
This drama gave me so many feels. Thank you OCN for another good drama. While the ending may not be what many people envisioned, I do believe there is a lot of merit to it. I'm really glad Sister Hae Min turned out to be good.
And I do agree with tatka....the priest from the 634 Regalia spent a lot of time this episode either out right lying or lying by omission. Go figure.