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I never hated the FL - I mean I am watching the show for Jo Bo Ah, but yes, initial episodes, I could not understand why she was behaving this way. IRL - I am also shy, plus I know a bunch load of people who are introverts and not social butterflies (not in a bad way, like we take time to socialize and make friends but at the same time like our own space too)

So coming from that mindset, the instant tearing up at the workplace just cause colleagues were being mean to FL did not instantly register with me. Corporate life anyways makes you tough (especially in places like Korea) so I did not relate with her character and questioned the writing/execution. But after Ep 5-6 it became more better, we had her backstory and more insights as to why she is the way she is - so now it makes more sense.

Is it a 100% accurate depiction of a shy/introvert person trying her best ?
NO, cause it is fiction and open to interpretation by different viewers. Maybe that is why the FL will always get love/hate or something in-between from the audiences for her depiction of the role.

unless you have success run like BTS!

Ultimately it is a capitalist's world (fortunately or unfortunately) and is all about the money.
So unless the labels/agencies are going to give their artists the exposure and good return for their hardwork - in order to keep up/survive, idols either go for acting or modeling or both. Kind of what anyone does, even not in the entertainment industry.

Therefore caring for music - or the initial work they took on (music in this case) becomes less important. Very few are able to see past it, and remain determined & confident to pursue their passion.

You are welcome! Hope you pick on a series, and like it :)

Such romance J-dramas are rare, but if I had to share it would be:
(❤️ symbolize how much I love them/rated them on 5)

1. Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu (2021) - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2. Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo (2020) - ❤️❤️❤️❤️
3. Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi (2023) - ❤️❤️ (kind of goes downhill from Ep 7)
4. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii (2020)- ❤️❤️❤️❤️ (BL)
5. Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru (2020) - ❤️❤️❤️

Some movies as well:
1. From Me to You (2010) - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2. The 100th Love With You (2017) - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (also has same ML, SakaKen)
3. Tonight, At Romance Theater (2018) - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (also has SakaKen)

Old Favorite:
1. Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo Series - ❤️❤️❤️❤️

For those who saw the 10th Episode - what was that ending?
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Guess then I will skip it T_T

Happy Birthday, Sugino Yosuke - one of my favorite Asian actors!
From doing high-school roles in supporting - to owning shows like Koi Desu and Barakamon, he's such a delight to watch - so handsome and talented! ❤️❤️❤️

I was already in love with Sugino (how can he be so handsome and talented) - but this role makes me love him even more. Plus, the other characters in the show bring about their own quirks and we learn so much while watching them all together. I am a city girl - but if there is a village like this, even I want to go there ..

P.S. Today - 18th is his birthday as well - and as he is not so active on social media, I cannot wait for the new episodes to see more of him!

A little shocked at the sudden news - but it is not surprising.
Given how he has been working and headed - it would have been difficult keeping up with the activities of the group.

Wishing both the best - will continue to enjoy Rowoon's and SF9's works, as always - whenever they come by! ❤️❤️❤️

I love this drama so much - just 9 episodes out, I ended up watching and rewatching them in span of two days! So, so wholesome - that I cannot get enough of it.

Definitely one of my top dramas of 2023- and it already a 10/10 for me and on my highly recommended lists! 🎉

Still to early to say anything, but this drama is shaping up very well!

is this show filmed vertically?

Sassy and insanely handsome! 😉

Haha - no wonder Rowoon is perfect to play this almost tsundere character of Sin-Yu. I mean have already seen him do the goofy/puppy like acting but the cold demeanor too he is pulling off quite well.

Can't wait to see how this drama shapes up - it really is building up quite well 💖

Shin Hye Sun - is one of my favorite actresses and I have seen her since her days of supporting cast members to now rocking in lead roles. So happy to see her the recognition she deserves.

Lee Jun Young - in my humble opinion is one of those few idol-turned-actors who have played diverse roles and showcases their talent! He is still not an household name when it comes to top K-actors but I am always cheering on for him - like it happened for Hye Sun, am sure it will be for him too!

Also the trailer shows that Cha Chung Hwa is also in it, She has already been with Hye Sun in Mr Queen and See you in my 19th Life - and I love them on-screen together!

Really excited for this movie - simply because these three in the cast line-up along with the exciting story line! 💖

The potion logic seems understandable - I feel all four men have had a sip of that potion, and it enhanced their feelings that they already had.
1) Sin Yu - was attracted to Hong Ju and hence acting on it
2) The Garden Guy - he said she looks like his late wife, and so his feelings got heightened but is becoming borderline stalkerish. Maybe he will be a character who will try to harm Hong-Ju and then our valiant ML and SML will help her - but that will make FL realise who she likes more?
3) The Onju City Manager - I think he drank and his feelings for Ms Ma got enhanced, and while he has been quietly admiring her for 21 years, the potion has given him courage to be more forthcoming.
4) I feel SML also had a sip, like it is quite possible for him to have had a sip from the same glass earlier in the meeting - and none of them noticed as such as they were engrossed in the meeting, can happen!
So maybe that is why even he has liked Hong Ju but had his own personal conflicts, but the potion again makes him act differently.

The last one could be not true - and the SML is actually taking a lead cause he feels he should come out of his shell, especially when Hong Ju is geniune and trying so hard. I for one don't hate him at all - and am loving every bit of this chase and love triangle. I like the actor too - having seen him in one of my favorite dramas, Missing: The Other Side - so its wonderful to see him here as one of the main cast!

Yes, have seen the trailers - but it is more fun to discuss here with fellow drama-addicts 😂🥰

Hahaha I think so - kind of makes you anticipate the next episode then.
Like they make you angry and wanting more in odd episodes, but then pacify you with the lovely even episodes next day. Both the times they keep you hooked using our own emotions!

Guess that's what makes them good directors/writers and cast!

given the actors that they are - am pretty sure they must have done in real.
just hoping there were not many retakes. 💔

when I saw the episode I could not immediately recall who that guy was. But another MDL-er helped and now am more furious.

One thing to go behind Sin yu's back but it made it worse cause it is the guy he completely detests. That guy definitely uses woman and was trying to use the mayor and even in the earlier law firm using his money to make Sin yu bow down to him along with his colleagues.

Hope this cheating is revealed soon - and she gets slapped double times she inflicted on Hong Jo.