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So they are mixing it up but given it is 10 eps only, I think they will close this season but there is an opening to expand it for Season 2 if it does well.

Great - thank you so much for taking the time and patiently answering this random question of mine. I really like to know these cultural nuances, really appreciate the details you shared :)

True - have got some hints from the comments of users who have read the novel but eager to see how the drama unfolds. While the release cycle is good - I am so desperate to see it all, and wish all eps release soon!

Got it - I understand it better thanks to your and nycfoodie's explainations. Appreciate!

I understand now, and just to corelate with something that am familiar, I feel it closer to Japanese "chan and kun" (though these are gender specific) which are also an informal address.

Thank you for taking time and sharing it in so much detail - appreciate! :)

Ep 11-12, really made up for all the un-realistic moments that came in episodes before. What terrific acting - the facial expressions, body language bringing out the suffering, longing, despair and hope. I can see NOW why this drama was highly anticipated - and can see this was the turning point.

And while this fiction, the reference to real world and impact of war and suffering is a deep message. There are no winners, but only losers on any side of the war. These were such powerful 2-episode, increadibly executed! Te Amo - since this is the main OST - but to the cast and crew for pulling this off, brilliantly with care and sensitivity in mind.

Eager to see how the story unfolds now that they are out of the Eastern Country and chapter 2 begins?

Got it - just had a follow-up question, added it above in reply to Konichan.
Is it similar to "gege" or "oppa" (Korean context) or "chan/kun" (Japanese context)?

Thank you for explaining it so well. Just a follow-up question, so is it similar to how "gege" is used?

I am drawing parallels on how in Korean context "oppa" means older brother but used affectionately for boyfriend/husband. I know that "gege" also has a similar context.

OR - like how in Japanese "-chan" or "kun" is used as a form of endearment, amongst friends, etc.

I am not that familiar with C-dramas, but more with K- and J- dramas/movies and hence using these examples.

Song Ran: I applied to stay in Happo temporarily.
Li Zan: Temporarily? How long is that?
Song Ran: How long do you hope it is?

MY REACTION: https://tenor.com/bQOcZ.gif
You go gurrrlll! Make that MOVE! Take charge! Lead the way!! 🔥 ❤️

Li Zan: I think, as long as you are safe, you can stay as long as you want! 🫠 🤤 😍

AAAAAAHHHH - WHY SO CUTE!! Who knew there would come a day after a decade long of watching dramas, that I would come to appreciate and scream with glee at slow-burn romance like this. I blame these two good looking main leads and especially CZY. This is like when the Hallyu wave had crashed over me for the first time, just this time its from C-dramaland! BRB, Hyperventilating cause these two were super cute in Ep 10 😍

I know too late to ask this question but still - Does she call him A-Zan or Zan?
The subtitles say Zan but it seems like she's saying A-Zan and I have seen many comments here say the latter as well.

Zan is understandable cause its his name, but if its A-Zan, why the A? Is it some novel reference?

Haha understandable - I just really liked the moment DEX appeared on S2, his debut episode and the game was really interesting. The rest honestly I have forgotten because it was again something similar to this season - being focussed on an unnecessary love triangle, though everyone was still interested.

And when he came in S3 as a host and till date, I feel his commentary and views are very honest and perceptive. Hence I suggested if you'd like to see that transition from contestant to panelist - but I get you, we need a breather from this high intense shows! XD

Like Si-an being confused towards two men, maybe Jun Seo was too. But then he kind of made it clear to Min Seol and then Jeong U that he'll go after Sian.

Maybe it is his macho persona that they keep refering to which made him say no he is not tired when he actually was. I feel too now that the first date was not an act but him trying hard cause he got paired with his girl-crush. Like the panelists said that people do act well in early stages of relationship but after the rosiness fades, their real self shows. I think he tried to be the perfect man but then ultimately his real self showed in date #2 and overall just like Si-an he's confused as hell.

Just like the panelist - even am wondering when my own love life is in shambles why am I so focussed on these guys XD - my main couple is Dong Ho and Arin...these shows will be the death of me :P

Phew - okay! Glad to be spoiler free then :)

One of the reasons for me to watch Dark Night and Dawn is that it is so different from his other rom-com characters. So really looking forward to it - thanks again for answering and clearing my doubts :)

DEX and Ji Yeon - please date IRL.

While a part of me wants JY to leave with TH at the finale but I feel she would have been better matched with Theo or Jun Seo. Idk why they just have a vibe that's similar and I feel would have been a better match but they never interacted in the show and both the men chose wrong (Si-an) probably cause it was how the showmakers wanted.

Ji Yeon has that mature, sporty personality - which I feel might match with DEX (and he openly says that he likes her), Theo and Jun Seo.

Thank you - and yes, I really hope they change the ending in the drama otherwise would be too painful to have made the journey of 38 episodes for something less than a happy ending, no matter how realistic it is.

I'll not divulge much but I fear in my earlier comments have spoiled it a bit for you - sorry about that :(

But yes - do enjoy the show, am very invested in the show, and have been commenting a lot every episode I watch 🙈🙈🙈

Oh the first time watching the show?
Ah am not sure how it will be for you - if I say this but you should really watch it in order. I feel you'll like it - though it is not like they are related - but maybe cause the panelists change would surprise you (DEX is <3 )

Ep 10 - Around 14:15 when Theo is sharing about Si-an and how he misses her that she's in paradise, he's wearing a blue knit polo t-shirt, which is exaclty like what Jeong-U was wearing when he was returning from Paradise.

Did the men share clothes? if so - I love this bromance - would have really loved to see the BTS hahhaa. We have seen women do it in various movies/dramas - but honestly men just pick and wear it if they are roommates. But would have really liked such scenes of the guys - given we see so much when women are doing their hair/makeup.

P.S - I actually really liked that T-shirt, if anyone know which brand it is from please share! Probably the only thing I can aspire to wear from this show - the womens clothes being too off the mark for me anyways :P

not sure - the only thing I remembered him from was those old modeling day photos of him Byeon Woo Seok and Nam joo hyuk...

thank you - this is what I needed. Have been trying so hard to complete Zheyuan's dramas as I know he's talented and ofcourse super swoon-worthy handsome. Sadly Hidden Love and Mr Bad were not for me.

I am not into historical dramas (or C-dramas in general) and therefore the other drama I had left was this. But before I could start it - The White Olive Tree began and am currently watching that.

But reading people's comment there, it seems the novel had a sad ending for his character and I am afraid what the drama will do. Therefore I came back this drama and wanted to ensure this is not the case here.

I know it is all fiction but still when you get engrossed in a drama and character, the journey and ending matters.

Thanks for sharing that this is truly a happy ending drama. I'll keep it as my safety net and start it after TWOT ends.

No worries - I too want them to end up together, but TH would need to clear the air. Right now JY is thinking that he thinks and talks more about himself and is probably not interested in her. But I feel that is not the case - I feel he is a shy/awkward person not one of those people who go out of their way and try to talk to others just cause for the sake of it.

The way his eyes lit up and he was around JY as soon as he saw her (even if the show is scripted or not) made it pretty evident that he is only interested in her. Hoping for a happy ending *fingers-crossed*