Kim Ji Eun - I have seen her for the first time in Love Next Door. While I could not finish the drama - I found her acting amazing and personality very fun. So am sure, she will make her presence known in this drama and make this drama really cool and fun.
Bae In Hyuk - I love his acting, looks and voice and try not to miss out his good dramas. Happy to see him on a project and looks like similar to Lee Min Ho, this guy is bound to get roles of rich guy, prince only. Not saying that it is bad or anything - but just an observation.
Jung Gun Joo - another cutie, since Extraordinary You. I have seen him in support roles only and going by the cast order here, looks like he will be in support or SML, and we all know what the fate of those are. But am sure he too will bring in the comedic relief in this drama.
Overall looks like a fun drama - though my personal comedic/serious sageuk remains Mr Queen and I feel it is hard to touch it. Though this one seems to be giving Hotel Del Luna/Flower Crew vibes - so am eager to see how this unfolds. Maybe will wait for it to air a bit before beginning but 2024 is sure to have a good fun ending, dramawise!
Watched the first 9 episodes over the last 2 days, so now I'm ready for the finale. I don't know shit, but I'm…
I had dropped this one and have picked up again and at Ep 5. Honestly it is a bit slow for me but now am here to know who is the killer.
But yes, commenting here - I am also certain Ha Bin is not the killer. Kind of obvious because then the whole drama would become very straightforward - that she was always the sus person and eventually was found to be the killer. Pretty sure it will be someone else.
Unless-----they make us all believe that someone else is the killer only for in the last episode or finale epilogue something would be shown that shows that everything was made up and Ha Bin is really the killer. Kind of like one of my fav films - Primal Fear. I really hope they do something like that - would be satisfying AF.
I still cannot believe it - just saw the post on social media and now confirmed on MDL. Recently was so happy to see him in Queen Woo and had made a mental note to rewatch Idle Mermaid to see him again as he had more screentime there.
What is this - it is like the year cannot end without a heartbreak 💔 Really have no words - except hoping that he rests in peace and his loved ones find the strength to overcome this tragedy.
Edit: Just revisiting this page again and again and going through his variety shows. And I saw he had 3 upcoming movies as well. It is so sad - he definitely had work lined up, I wonder what and where things went wrong.
Search = Who are the Detective's Parents? My Observation:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⦿…
Theory: "She Rescued Detective as a Baby - but is not his mother, but fostered him for a bit." I like this and it solves the doubt in my mind that how could she have hidden the pregnancy. And it also goes with the initial belief of hers that she doesn't want to have children.
Just playing the devil's advocate - the doubt on this theory that I have is this - she is shown to be rich, coming from a protective environment & seems to have shifted in the town recently. Her only contact points seem to be the Royal Club members and Chairman's wife - before Bangpan Sisters. Given her personality and upbringing - it seems unlikely that she would jump into a fire to rescue a baby.
But then she is known to be kind - so who knows the situation might have sprung her into action. I think we are being led to believe that she could be the mother -whereas she would turn out to be a foster mother, and the search might stop. Like the Detective might not have enough leads to go on - but make peace with the families he has created with his adoptive parents in States and in Korea (Geum Hui).
Thanks a lot - I think I will edit and add your theory too in my OP with due credits ofc.
Then I’m glad I haven’t watched Penthouse 😁, I guess her role here will stay with me for a long time.
Sorry I don't have any. I have only seen her in The Penthouse and now this - A Virtuous Business.
But, I have heard Falling for Innocence, Two Weeks are good dramas. Also Prosecutor Princess was a good show when it came out. Have not seen them myself but she is in main lead roles here and overall the drama ratings and reviews are generally good.
Okayyy - thoughts after Ep 10 especially around our Detective's "Search"Adding it in first comment after this…
Search = Who are the Detective's Parents?
My Observation:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⦿ Given Ep 9 ending/Ep 10 trailer - it showed that detective is caught in fire and knows the culprit. I knew then that given there are 2 more episodes whoever the culprit is would not resolve the mystery behind the parents. ⦿ mid Ep 10: when Geum Hui gave that monogrammed handkerchief to the detective, I knew she had to be the mom somehow.
Why Geum Hui? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) I felt there was too much focus given to Geum Hui & Detective in Ep 10 (2) She says she wants to be a modern woman & not get stuck in housewife chores - it is strange she would monogram the hanky for a return gift. She seems like a person who would buy expensive gifts rather than do DIY/hand-made. Could be wrong but that seems like a personality and the environment she seems to be coming from. (3) The timing of her showing her rabbit monogram & adoptive parents sending baby clothes with the initial monogram was focused and a little sus. (4) Last scene of Ep 10 - I think it is making us to believe that Geum Hui is the mother
If True, Why Detective was given for adoption -------------------------------------------------------- (a) Geum Hui was explicit that she did not want children and hence if she got pregnant by accident, she gave the baby up for adoption. (b) She has also said many a times that she is jealous of Yeong Bok and her large family - so somewhere she does have a slight guilt for putting her baby up for adoption.
But How Could She Hide It? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) she delivered baby in secret by going to her home - probably by faking a fight with her husband. (d) or her husband must have gone for a business trip for a year.
----------------------------------------------- THEORY #2 ------------------------------------------------ But both seem so far-fetched that I doubt this theory of Geum Hui being the mother and hence courtesy @Artheusa I have an alternate theory:
Theory 2: "She Rescued Detective as a Baby - but is not his mother, but fostered him for a bit." I like this and it solves the doubt in my mind that how could she have hidden the pregnancy. And it also goes with the initial belief of hers that she doesn't want to have children.
But doubt in this theory: she is shown to be rich, coming from a protective environment & seems to have shifted in the town recently. Her only contact points seem to be the Royal Club members and Chairman's wife - before Bangpan Sisters. Given her personality and upbringing - it seems unlikely that she would jump into a fire to rescue a baby.
But then she is known to be kind - so who knows the situation might have sprung her into action. I think we are being led to believe that she could be the mother -whereas she would turn out to be a foster mother, and the search might stop. Like the Detective might not have enough leads to go on - but make peace with the families he has created with his adoptive parents in States and in Korea (Geum Hui).
Okayyy - thoughts after Ep 10 especially around our Detective's "Search" Adding it in first comment after this under spoiler tag. Since the wait is long till next week, please share what do you think?
Can't wait for finale week - Woohoo! One of the best shows of 2024 - for me this has turned out to be.
Then I’m glad I haven’t watched Penthouse 😁, I guess her role here will stay with me for a long time.
Haha - it might, but I'd recommend to watch the show. Penthouse S1 at least - am sure you'd also like the range she is able to pull off. What a talented actress, really!
I heard many people could not get her Cheon Seo Jin (Penthouse character) out of their minds. Yeah, she made a…
You are right - in fact one of the episodes she is called out as the femme fatale and I was instantly taken back to her looks in Penthouse.
Like I said in earlier comment - when the drama is airing I am engrossed with her as Jung Suk. But as soon as it ends and I reflect back on the episode/drama overall - I cannot help but be impressed with KSY - what a talent!
I didn't notice it was her at first (because I mistook her for Lee Dahee). When I figured out that it's KSY I…
Her character was so impactful in Penthouse, and not in a good way. So seeing her like this I am mildly amused.
Like when am watching her in this drama - when it is airing I am totally engrossed. But as soon as it ends I can't help but draw comparisons and be impressed on the duality she is pulling off.
The same thing with the naive and innocent pharmacy assistant playing a gangster pimp in Doubt 😅
The first time I saw him, I instantly knew I had seen him somewhere but it took me 1-2 episodes to realise that he was in one of my favorite dramas of 2023/4 - Boyhood.
Such a contrast lookwise, though both are based in countryside. He had a almost shaved head there and was a school bully - and look at him here being all naive and shy with mop-full hair 🤣🤣🤣
And of course - KIM WON HAE - this man is so distinctive, and yet every role he plays takes on a flavor of its own.
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Bae In Hyuk - I love his acting, looks and voice and try not to miss out his good dramas. Happy to see him on a project and looks like similar to Lee Min Ho, this guy is bound to get roles of rich guy, prince only. Not saying that it is bad or anything - but just an observation.
Jung Gun Joo - another cutie, since Extraordinary You. I have seen him in support roles only and going by the cast order here, looks like he will be in support or SML, and we all know what the fate of those are. But am sure he too will bring in the comedic relief in this drama.
Overall looks like a fun drama - though my personal comedic/serious sageuk remains Mr Queen and I feel it is hard to touch it. Though this one seems to be giving Hotel Del Luna/Flower Crew vibes - so am eager to see how this unfolds. Maybe will wait for it to air a bit before beginning but 2024 is sure to have a good fun ending, dramawise!
Please add this in Spoiler - the rest of the commentators too! #Please #Jebal
But yes, commenting here - I am also certain Ha Bin is not the killer. Kind of obvious because then the whole drama would become very straightforward - that she was always the sus person and eventually was found to be the killer. Pretty sure it will be someone else.
Unless-----they make us all believe that someone else is the killer only for in the last episode or finale epilogue something would be shown that shows that everything was made up and Ha Bin is really the killer. Kind of like one of my fav films - Primal Fear. I really hope they do something like that - would be satisfying AF.
What is this - it is like the year cannot end without a heartbreak 💔
Really have no words - except hoping that he rests in peace and his loved ones find the strength to overcome this tragedy.
Edit: Just revisiting this page again and again and going through his variety shows. And I saw he had 3 upcoming movies as well. It is so sad - he definitely had work lined up, I wonder what and where things went wrong.
Just playing the devil's advocate - the doubt on this theory that I have is this - she is shown to be rich, coming from a protective environment & seems to have shifted in the town recently. Her only contact points seem to be the Royal Club members and Chairman's wife - before Bangpan Sisters. Given her personality and upbringing - it seems unlikely that she would jump into a fire to rescue a baby.
But then she is known to be kind - so who knows the situation might have sprung her into action. I think we are being led to believe that she could be the mother -whereas she would turn out to be a foster mother, and the search might stop. Like the Detective might not have enough leads to go on - but make peace with the families he has created with his adoptive parents in States and in Korea (Geum Hui).
Thanks a lot - I think I will edit and add your theory too in my OP with due credits ofc.
But, I have heard Falling for Innocence, Two Weeks are good dramas.
Also Prosecutor Princess was a good show when it came out. Have not seen them myself but she is in main lead roles here and overall the drama ratings and reviews are generally good.
My Observation:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
⦿ Given Ep 9 ending/Ep 10 trailer - it showed that detective is caught in fire and knows the culprit. I knew then that given there are 2 more episodes whoever the culprit is would not resolve the mystery behind the parents.
⦿ mid Ep 10: when Geum Hui gave that monogrammed handkerchief to the detective, I knew she had to be the mom somehow.
Why Geum Hui? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) I felt there was too much focus given to Geum Hui & Detective in Ep 10
(2) She says she wants to be a modern woman & not get stuck in housewife chores - it is strange she would monogram the hanky for a return gift. She seems like a person who would buy expensive gifts rather than do DIY/hand-made. Could be wrong but that seems like a personality and the environment she seems to be coming from.
(3) The timing of her showing her rabbit monogram & adoptive parents sending baby clothes with the initial monogram was focused and a little sus.
(4) Last scene of Ep 10 - I think it is making us to believe that Geum Hui is the mother
If True, Why Detective was given for adoption --------------------------------------------------------
(a) Geum Hui was explicit that she did not want children and hence if she got pregnant by accident, she gave the baby up for adoption.
(b) She has also said many a times that she is jealous of Yeong Bok and her large family - so somewhere she does have a slight guilt for putting her baby up for adoption.
But How Could She Hide It? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) she delivered baby in secret by going to her home - probably by faking a fight with her husband.
(d) or her husband must have gone for a business trip for a year.
----------------------------------------------- THEORY #2 ------------------------------------------------
But both seem so far-fetched that I doubt this theory of Geum Hui being the mother and hence courtesy @Artheusa I have an alternate theory:
Theory 2: "She Rescued Detective as a Baby - but is not his mother, but fostered him for a bit." I like this and it solves the doubt in my mind that how could she have hidden the pregnancy. And it also goes with the initial belief of hers that she doesn't want to have children.
But doubt in this theory: she is shown to be rich, coming from a protective environment & seems to have shifted in the town recently. Her only contact points seem to be the Royal Club members and Chairman's wife - before Bangpan Sisters. Given her personality and upbringing - it seems unlikely that she would jump into a fire to rescue a baby.
But then she is known to be kind - so who knows the situation might have sprung her into action. I think we are being led to believe that she could be the mother -whereas she would turn out to be a foster mother, and the search might stop. Like the Detective might not have enough leads to go on - but make peace with the families he has created with his adoptive parents in States and in Korea (Geum Hui).
Adding it in first comment after this under spoiler tag. Since the wait is long till next week, please share what do you think?
Can't wait for finale week - Woohoo! One of the best shows of 2024 - for me this has turned out to be.
Like I said in earlier comment - when the drama is airing I am engrossed with her as Jung Suk. But as soon as it ends and I reflect back on the episode/drama overall - I cannot help but be impressed with KSY - what a talent!
Like when am watching her in this drama - when it is airing I am totally engrossed. But as soon as it ends I can't help but draw comparisons and be impressed on the duality she is pulling off.
Really what a talented lady!
Such a contrast lookwise, though both are based in countryside. He had a almost shaved head there and was a school bully - and look at him here being all naive and shy with mop-full hair 🤣🤣🤣
And of course - KIM WON HAE - this man is so distinctive, and yet every role he plays takes on a flavor of its own.