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the first two episodes were so intriguing ....and this weeks episodes feel like a bit of a let down in comparison. It's a lot more silly now, which is fine, but the first episodes didn't set it up to be like that at all so it's a little jarring...

I really like this drama, there's a lot of themes going on in here but it never feels overwhelming. One thing I'm gonna say is, I really think they might pull a reply 1988 here. With Jaepil he's a bit frustrating, like he does show that he cares for young rye but it seems to come out only when there's competition, otherwise he doesn't seem to pursue her when we know that he's more than capable of doing that. You could argue he's traumatized but that's ridiculous because he never was even in a full relationship with Jonghui to be traumatized by that "breakup". Anyways there seems to more hints towards Heon. For one, he's daddy long legs, that pink flower symbolism and his pink suit (lol), and then him being more obvious with his affection towards her (as he's always been!!). Heon has been pretty consistent in being there for YR and he's openly calling her pretty (although clearly he's always thought that), him gifting her flowers, always at her house (lol)... Jaepil when he's asked, he's not open in even admitting that he likes her or might like her. Heon knows he liked her, and the reason I like this character is because it shows his love is pure in how he seems to respect who her heart leans towards. Ugh I want him to be with her. And I want Yeongsik and Jonghui ...I feel like theres so much more there than with JP ...for one yeongsik is like the male version of young rye so it makes sense

so do I! I find that her and JP I mean based on what we've seen in the previous episode it gives off more "friendship" vibes than lovers. With her and Heon there's more romantic undertones. Also JH and JP though ...idk why but I just don't feel much chemistry there. I think JH should be with YR older brother there was way more chemistry there. JP is lowkey the nice guy best friend who leads you on but will never see you even if you're right in front of him.

I wonder if it's because theyre gonna do a time skip

lol gave him a whole new character arc

oh I don't think it's that black and white. I mean by that logic we shouldn't hurt people we love yet people do it all the time. Doesn't mean they don't love them. I like that they make him less predictable and more complex. We've seen how his rage is, and that once he's in that state he doesn't see clearly even if he's smart-- highkey anger issues... But it wouldn’t make sense for him to suddenly listen to her while he’s enraged and devastated, with his mother’s death always on his mind and the people who drove her to it standing right in front of him. It's eye for an eye at that point. Just so we're clear, I'm not justifying it, but the situation isn't based on bizarre reasoning. She also can't be spewing everything in front of everyone at such a moment, that'd backfire lol

eat your feelings? He has the means, he got a Michelin chef right next to him

yeah I agree... I mean this episode we knew was coming it was foreshadowed a lot. I think thats what makes it unique too that it's a blend of genres. I also appreciate complex characters because no one is all bad or all good in real life. I know the king is based on a real king in history who was very cruel, but I'm solely speaking on the fictional character in this drama.

I can't be the only one wondering how this is gonna end tomorrow though. It just seems like it's gonna be a heavy episode. But then what happens when she gets back...better not see anything like Scarlet Heart as the ending lol She goes to museum and sees his portrait PLEASE no .... I think an ending where she's at her restaurant and he comes in as some Anton Ego food critic and he's got some pseudonym or something that relates him back to the king would be funny.

right? I mean he just seemed like a regular run of the mill in those other dramas but here he's proving to be far more skilled and technical. He was also cast last minute with like two weeks to prepare for this role, so he definitely has some innate talent too. Hopefully he gets better scripts in the future after this

I was just watching drama for fun and so far it has been...but today's episode holyyyy.....
Chaemin's acting is actually chilling. I mean he's been very good thus far, but the way he's very masterfully expressing so many emotions in the scene where he learns the truth about his mother... that's some raw talent

Honestly I think I enjoyed this a lot more than singles inferno or those other dating shows bc the people here felt a lot more real....that being said I think theres a lot they can fix because it did get a bit boring. There should've been more opportunities for people who don't like each other to mingle as well because it felt like people were constantly in the same pairs. I think other dating shows do this a bit better. I also think they should've had more fun date ideas or something that would provoke them to form connections.
I found JM and JY to be insane lmao ...like it just took a day? Hey, I'm not trying to judge maybe it's like that for some people...but for me it's not so seeing them move so quickly was like whiplash. We got them talking about marriage and everything, sleeping in the same bed and who knows what else lol
As for Jisoo and Seungli that's not lasting very long but it's sometimes more about gaining experience and learning from each other.
I found it so frustrating that most of the girls were just hung up on JM ...like if he's not reciprocating then it's just that, like go and talk to someone else? it's so aggravating omg ....and MH I honestly loved her but she was a bit of an over thinker and I get it but I also wished she would just accept a rejection and move on... if a man isn't a 100% for you, please leave bc there's someone else who will be.

Jaeyun was so cute fr I think I'd cry if someone wrote down stuff to ask, wore my favorite scent, mindful of my feelings, practiced how to say my name a certain way, or was so diligent in learning about me and all. He was awkward and had a hard time speaking his mind but I think based on what we saw was he just had to be comfortable for his personality to come out. I wish they saw that too, like the people there for the most part aside from Jisoo weren't very emotionally intelligent. Like it felt like ragebait honestly when YM was laughing about what he said to her, bc girl you know damn well ....like you see how differently the others spoke to him when they didn't really understand what he meant and were patient with him.
Also the surgeon had no prospects? I don't believe it. Where was his and the Japanese teachers screentime?

wait right? like we never saw the two other people who joined later... like literally got nothing from them..and I find it so hard to believe that the surgeon had zero prospects lol

Even after a few days of letting that ending marinate a little, the impact is still there and that's how you know how well this drama was written. NgM really knows how to pick a tight script. I liked how there really were no cliche's in this drama (aside from the usual jealous side-character archetypes). I know that the premise is cliche somewhat but it somehow became something entirely brand new. It wasn't all about loving someone till their dying breath or experiencing everything before you die even, it was about simply living. We get so caught up in "what's next" and "what ifs" that we forget to live in the present and I feel like this drama's purpose was to push forth simply living your life and living however you want to. JYB's acting was also very well done in how she portrayed a terminally ill person in such a new way. She brought LDE to life genuinely, I'm impressed with how real she was. There was awkwardness, hesitancy, forced joyfulness, foolishness and so much more that really pulls the character off the page and into reality. I also noticed how she slowly became sicker throughout the drama. Like very subtle hints and changes in demeanor that make you believe that yes this person is suffering with a smile.

I wish this drama would get more reception because of how good it is. But like most masterpieces it'll just be hidden in plain sight I guess...

oh for sure...I also like that they didn't include something like that because had it been written by a western writer, we here seem to really equate love with physical intimacy when that's not the case. To me their gazes, gestures, and actions mean a lot more which is why the ending hits a lot harder for me. I honestly don't mind and am rather glad that they didn't add more physical intimacy because for one it wouldn't have added to the plot and it would've been exploitative in a sense too. Plus she's sick and dying so it wouldn't be appropriate to have her bed ridden one scene and then the next scene have something wild happening. Definitely is an interesting discussion tho because I find that many people choose to dislike certain dramas if the leads don't kiss or don't outwardly end up in a relationship, because often those character relationships are written the best.

tbh I think them just being together in a relationship is enough implication lol and love scenes and stuff are usually unnecessary for the plot...but just bc you didn't see it, don't mean it didn't happen haha

I mean probably lol... they don't often show much of that in dramas especially not this kind of drama with it being so heavy. It's not very directly implied but they do share a bed, and the FL's friend teases her about them sharing a bed and the FL is like caught off guard like "how do know that" ...so maybe that itself is the implication? I honestly do think so

he portrayed grief in such a visceral and realistic way and how it just overcomes you out of nowhere sometimes. One minute you can be laughing and the next completely consumed by anguish and longing.

they took the oldest cliche plot ever and turned it into something new … I only have high praise for this drama. The director and writer are true artists and the actors all portrayed their roles so beautifully

They should’ve gotten married bruh…

Idk why but getting married would've been like a nice touch to the story