So I started this show yesterday and have binged 5 episodes so far. Just as I began Ep 6 - something seems off with Nam-Soon's age.
The episode starts by saying she is is 22, but how is this possible? She was lost at the age of 5/6 and her parents had been searching for her for last 20 years. By that she should be 25/26 - or is math not mathing for the writers?
Just finished watching it and I can think of the following reasons: 1. In the ending scene, when Jun-mo shoots…
Hmmm - I agree. I think what JunMo went through was quite traumatizing, and there could be symptoms like PTSD in Military Veterans.
But from a relationship perspective, I personally don't think he felt guilty for caring/loving Hae Ryeon. Also her being a criminal has nothing to do with love in my opinion. Cause the same thing can apply to Gi-Cheol, who is also a criminal and a cop, Eui Jeong caring/loving him.
In someway - I think both understood that this mission had changed both of them and also their feelings towards each other, and hence they parted ways. Which is again okay - better to go different ways than be in a relationship in name only. I mean I wish they could have worked it out - but I guess on some extent they might have felt they cannot.
I sound like a relationship advisor - but all these discussions definitely cements the fact that the emotions, situation and characters have been very well depicted!
Can someone explain me why their marriage ended? Why they had to break up?
Just finished watching it and I can think of the following reasons: 1. In the ending scene, when Jun-mo shoots Gi-Cheol before latter can shoot himself, it all happened in split seconds parallelly. Like in that moment, when Jun-mo saw his wife rushing to Gi-Cheol he realizes that his wife geniunely cares for him and even loved GC.
2. During the investigation the lines between being a spy/undercover agent vs gang member blurred for Jun-mo, which we see quite often. Maybe he actually came to care for Gi-Cheol and bought his answer that GC never had the opportunity to live a normal life cause of circumstances around him. Maybe he cared for him like a real brother, and therefore respected his love for Eui Jung
3. Junmo himself cares for Lee Hae Ryeon a lot, which is evident. Maybe the guilt made him part ways with his wife, since Eui Jung too liked GC. Or love can change, and for Jun-mo it changed from his wife to Lee Hae Ryeon. Circumstances were the factors that bought upon these feelings, perhaps.
Not sure if my explanations carry much logic or whether this what the showmakers wanted to portray - but this is what I thought.
Happy to hear what others think as well - cause this certainly was not just an action drama, there were so many emotional layers to it as well.
Ep 3 Spoilers for Lee Bo Gyeom - what is his role/mystery? AND Seo Won. Sharing under spoiler tag in first comment…
LEE BO GYEON: Basis the outcome of Ep 3 - he is definitely a reincarnation.
1. Is he the Mountain Tiger Spirit ? (Have not read the webtoon but know the premise that he is the one who gave the curse to the FL's family) 2. Is he trying to bring Seo Won and Hae Naa together or NOT? 3. What is that mystery room and how is allowed to access it from school and no one noticed? 4. Who is the lady with that flower embroidered scarf that got shot by the arrow?
SEO WON: 1. Seeing the flashback he has in Ep 3, has he always liked the FL as soon as she joined the school? 2. Or is she someone known to him, cause hearing her name made that glowy effect happen/like a lightbulb lit up... 3. If he does like her, why did he admit he is uncomfortable around her? Cause he crushing that's why..
Ep 3 Spoilers for Lee Bo Gyeom - what is his role/mystery? AND Seo Won.
Sharing under spoiler tag in first comment - anyone has similar thoughts or can explain. (I have not read the webtoon yet, but I don't mind the spoilers cause this one week wait is too much)
I watch dramas/movies with a good story and cast - if either doesn't work, I don't think for a second and drop it, hence my ever growing on-hold and drop lists. But with Cha Eun Woo - I guess I am a sucker for his perfect face and voice! Hence I have literally seen all his works (barring 1 or 2) in spite of the not-so-good acting.
I know acting/idol was not his first choice of profession, and I believe he is trying his best in acting, singing and dancing. I think modelling is something which comes very naturally for him. But he always remains as one of the most handsome faces I have ever come across, and therefore I end up watching every new work of his - pausing every frame longer than necessary just to see his perfect features.
I think in spite of disliking the cardboard acting, I might be one of those people who sincerely wishes that he improves his acting to match his handsome looks. Like he deserves to be more than a just pretty face considering he is definitely trying his best. Really hoping this new drama - A Good Day to Be a Dog, becomes one for him. 🤞🏼❤️
(P.S. Please don't hate me - if you like/not like Cha Eun Woo, this is just my humble opinion, you can have yours!)
I am sure given the premise of the drama, it will be one with a social message. And I hope they execute it well. And this cast - my God - what a fantastic talent pack with Park Bo Young, Yeon Woo Jin, Jang Dong Yoon, Lee Jung Eun 😍 looking forward to it!
If anyone reads stories on Wattpad - In 27 Days is one of the stories that is on similar lines. That was one of the first pieces of fiction where I came across this story - where someone goes back in time to save someone they love/eventually fall in love with.
Ofcourse, since then I have seen this trope and similar (not death related, like Familiar Wife, Go Back Couple). Not sure why, but such stories is definitely something I look forward to.
So to have these two talented actors play the lead role - makes this an exciting drama to look forward to. Hope they announce the timelines soon! ❤️
I am already excited to see him in this role. Have only seen him in 20th Century Girl (that was such a sobfest, in a good way?) so looking forward to see him in an antagonist kind of role.
Is it just me or anyone else's also hoping we have Sin-yu's mother and friend (Kim Wook) getting together?
I know the age difference could be large and this is not a socially acceptable relationship (especially those who still live in the medieval era - and yes, present day has loads of them *sigh* ) - but why are they so cute? Why are we getting these scenes that makes me want the the mother to go ahead and bitch slap the negligent father and get together with the friend?
I know why - cause she would be most afraid of her Sin-Yu if she even thinks about this relationship. Even Kim Wook. And rightly so, Sin Yu can either go ballistic or be understanding, or both one after the other.
I really hope there is some good ending for both of them though. We need such representation in dramaworld and not think of certain age-gaps to be good for a relationship and others a taboo!
The SML acting cutely at random times is so funny. It maybe unpopular opinion, but am sure a guy can still charm a girl without bringing in corny jokes and random moments of cuteness. It looked so unnatural 😅
I love Ha Joon, but it kind of doesn't make him a good rival. Like Rowoon will win it, hands down - destined or not! His jealousy and petty behavior goes well with his cool suave demeanour. It is not an instant on/off but gradual (like you can literally see him take pause in between and build up the seriousness from comedy or vice versa). I am actually low-key impressed with him (I love him for his handsome face, but his acting has come a long way too).
I really wish the writers do Ha Joon's character well, it looks very weird at the moment. Reminds me of the Katy Perry song - Hot & Cold :P
The Mystery of the Red Hand & Aeng Cho - Ep 9 & 10Commenting below and would love to know what others think (under…
Theory 1: Sin-Yu (Joseon) was in love with Hong-Jo (Joseon) but due to his work (military) he had to kill shamam and those who practices magic/black magic. Since the next Ep 11 trailer gives a voiceover of Sin-Yu saying what if we were mortal enemies in the past, I believe he did actually kill her because of his duty. Since he also killed her mentor, and claimed to love her - she felt betrayed and is the one who cursed him and his family.
Theory 2: SY and HJ (Joseon) love each other. But HJ is promised to marry the Gardener (who is either a Shamam in his own right, or a relative of the Shamam who takes in HJ under her wing). Gardener Ahjusshi (Joseon) gets wind of their love, and so curses SY and his family. But in his bravado, SY tries to kill Gardener Ahjusshi but HJ out of gratitude for her mentor tries to save him, and dies instead.
Somehow, this incident was so shocking to SY (Joseon) that he now sees that red hand of his lover as something that makes him uneasy. He reads it as a negative thing in present life, but it is actually his guilt for killing his lover accidently. So maybe in the present time HJ must realise her role, and forgive SY and break the curse.
Theory 2.5: Same love triangle - but Gardener tries to kill SY, but HJ comes in between. Gardener then curses them both that they cannot be together and SY to have a fate of early death. SY kills Gardener which is why present day Gardener Ahjusshi is again out for blood for both of them.
Who is AENG-CHO? 1. Either just another shamam who takes in HJ of Joseon era under her wing 2. It is HJ in past who is Aeng Cho, which is why SY is ordered to kill her?
OMG - I can't wait for the latest episodes! They have pumped up the excitement - hopefully they deliver it well up till the end.
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Just as I began Ep 6 - something seems off with Nam-Soon's age.
The episode starts by saying she is is 22, but how is this possible?
She was lost at the age of 5/6 and her parents had been searching for her for last 20 years.
By that she should be 25/26 - or is math not mathing for the writers?
But from a relationship perspective, I personally don't think he felt guilty for caring/loving Hae Ryeon. Also her being a criminal has nothing to do with love in my opinion. Cause the same thing can apply to Gi-Cheol, who is also a criminal and a cop, Eui Jeong caring/loving him.
In someway - I think both understood that this mission had changed both of them and also their feelings towards each other, and hence they parted ways. Which is again okay - better to go different ways than be in a relationship in name only. I mean I wish they could have worked it out - but I guess on some extent they might have felt they cannot.
I sound like a relationship advisor - but all these discussions definitely cements the fact that the emotions, situation and characters have been very well depicted!
My excitement is definitely TRIGGER-red for sure * brb hyperventilating *
1. In the ending scene, when Jun-mo shoots Gi-Cheol before latter can shoot himself, it all happened in split seconds parallelly. Like in that moment, when Jun-mo saw his wife rushing to Gi-Cheol he realizes that his wife geniunely cares for him and even loved GC.
2. During the investigation the lines between being a spy/undercover agent vs gang member blurred for Jun-mo, which we see quite often. Maybe he actually came to care for Gi-Cheol and bought his answer that GC never had the opportunity to live a normal life cause of circumstances around him. Maybe he cared for him like a real brother, and therefore respected his love for Eui Jung
3. Junmo himself cares for Lee Hae Ryeon a lot, which is evident. Maybe the guilt made him part ways with his wife, since Eui Jung too liked GC. Or love can change, and for Jun-mo it changed from his wife to Lee Hae Ryeon. Circumstances were the factors that bought upon these feelings, perhaps.
Not sure if my explanations carry much logic or whether this what the showmakers wanted to portray - but this is what I thought.
Happy to hear what others think as well - cause this certainly was not just an action drama, there were so many emotional layers to it as well.
Basis the outcome of Ep 3 - he is definitely a reincarnation.
1. Is he the Mountain Tiger Spirit ? (Have not read the webtoon but know the premise that he is the one who gave the curse to the FL's family)
2. Is he trying to bring Seo Won and Hae Naa together or NOT?
3. What is that mystery room and how is allowed to access it from school and no one noticed?
4. Who is the lady with that flower embroidered scarf that got shot by the arrow?
SEO WON:
1. Seeing the flashback he has in Ep 3, has he always liked the FL as soon as she joined the school?
2. Or is she someone known to him, cause hearing her name made that glowy effect happen/like a lightbulb lit up...
3. If he does like her, why did he admit he is uncomfortable around her? Cause he crushing that's why..
Sharing under spoiler tag in first comment - anyone has similar thoughts or can explain.
(I have not read the webtoon yet, but I don't mind the spoilers cause this one week wait is too much)
I know acting/idol was not his first choice of profession, and I believe he is trying his best in acting, singing and dancing. I think modelling is something which comes very naturally for him. But he always remains as one of the most handsome faces I have ever come across, and therefore I end up watching every new work of his - pausing every frame longer than necessary just to see his perfect features.
I think in spite of disliking the cardboard acting, I might be one of those people who sincerely wishes that he improves his acting to match his handsome looks. Like he deserves to be more than a just pretty face considering he is definitely trying his best. Really hoping this new drama - A Good Day to Be a Dog, becomes one for him. 🤞🏼❤️
(P.S. Please don't hate me - if you like/not like Cha Eun Woo, this is just my humble opinion, you can have yours!)
Well, am so glad you like/d it #Archer&HadleyOTP
That was one of the first pieces of fiction where I came across this story - where someone goes back in time to save someone they love/eventually fall in love with.
Ofcourse, since then I have seen this trope and similar (not death related, like Familiar Wife, Go Back Couple). Not sure why, but such stories is definitely something I look forward to.
So to have these two talented actors play the lead role - makes this an exciting drama to look forward to. Hope they announce the timelines soon! ❤️
Have only seen him in 20th Century Girl (that was such a sobfest, in a good way?) so looking forward to see him in an antagonist kind of role.
But wow, what a beautiful story in a long time 💖
I know the age difference could be large and this is not a socially acceptable relationship (especially those who still live in the medieval era - and yes, present day has loads of them *sigh* ) - but why are they so cute? Why are we getting these scenes that makes me want the the mother to go ahead and bitch slap the negligent father and get together with the friend?
I know why - cause she would be most afraid of her Sin-Yu if she even thinks about this relationship. Even Kim Wook. And rightly so, Sin Yu can either go ballistic or be understanding, or both one after the other.
I really hope there is some good ending for both of them though. We need such representation in dramaworld and not think of certain age-gaps to be good for a relationship and others a taboo!
It maybe unpopular opinion, but am sure a guy can still charm a girl without bringing in corny jokes and random moments of cuteness. It looked so unnatural 😅
I love Ha Joon, but it kind of doesn't make him a good rival. Like Rowoon will win it, hands down - destined or not! His jealousy and petty behavior goes well with his cool suave demeanour. It is not an instant on/off but gradual (like you can literally see him take pause in between and build up the seriousness from comedy or vice versa). I am actually low-key impressed with him (I love him for his handsome face, but his acting has come a long way too).
I really wish the writers do Ha Joon's character well, it looks very weird at the moment.
Reminds me of the Katy Perry song - Hot & Cold :P
Sin-Yu (Joseon) was in love with Hong-Jo (Joseon) but due to his work (military) he had to kill shamam and those who practices magic/black magic. Since the next Ep 11 trailer gives a voiceover of Sin-Yu saying what if we were mortal enemies in the past, I believe he did actually kill her because of his duty. Since he also killed her mentor, and claimed to love her - she felt betrayed and is the one who cursed him and his family.
Theory 2:
SY and HJ (Joseon) love each other. But HJ is promised to marry the Gardener (who is either a Shamam in his own right, or a relative of the Shamam who takes in HJ under her wing). Gardener Ahjusshi (Joseon) gets wind of their love, and so curses SY and his family.
But in his bravado, SY tries to kill Gardener Ahjusshi but HJ out of gratitude for her mentor tries to save him, and dies instead.
Somehow, this incident was so shocking to SY (Joseon) that he now sees that red hand of his lover as something that makes him uneasy. He reads it as a negative thing in present life, but it is actually his guilt for killing his lover accidently. So maybe in the present time HJ must realise her role, and forgive SY and break the curse.
Theory 2.5:
Same love triangle - but Gardener tries to kill SY, but HJ comes in between. Gardener then curses them both that they cannot be together and SY to have a fate of early death. SY kills Gardener which is why present day Gardener Ahjusshi is again out for blood for both of them.
Who is AENG-CHO?
1. Either just another shamam who takes in HJ of Joseon era under her wing
2. It is HJ in past who is Aeng Cho, which is why SY is ordered to kill her?
OMG - I can't wait for the latest episodes!
They have pumped up the excitement - hopefully they deliver it well up till the end.
Commenting below and would love to know what others think (under spoiler tag )