prodigyinthought

I feel like a lot of the time Hyejin is actually right? So I appreciate it when the show doesn't invalidate her, for example when she said the villagers shouldn't gossip at her expense. The only issue is she doesn't ever mince her words, so they come off a little arrogant. What I really appreciate about the story is how both Dusik and Hyejin make valid points, and they both take time to consider the other's perspective, and to apologize. It's a healthy dynamic.

And you're right, Hyejin's spikes are up again with that inadvertent rejection...hopefully things start getting clearer from this point onwards!

Absolutely! In the original movie, a love triangle doesn't even exist. In fact Ji Seonghyun is a new character that exists only in the drama, not the movie. I think he serves a different purpose, if we are to piece together the snippets from the preview I'd say there's some involvement to Ms. Gamri's house. But since the dynamic is that of a healthy trio, I believe for now that they're using his presence as a "push" without using him exclusively as a plot device to push the leads together.

All valid points! But tbh I think he was firmly establishing the fact that they're friends because he assumed that she would be too uncomfortable to talk to him had not regarded it as a drunken mistake. So far, nowhere in the story do we have any indication that he has caught on to Hyejin's feelings for him. I am definitely considering your theory too because it's pretty obvious that Dusik has quite a few faults he has to grow out of, but for now until episode 7 reveals a little bit more on his mindset, specifically how aware he is of what that kiss meant to her, I will hold on to my idea hahaha

We're mostly on the same page though!

*SPOILERS*

Tbh I think it's important to note that in Dusik's perspective, not only does Hyejin not remember the kiss, but she also mentioned "social positions". It's highly likely that the reason he insists on them being friends, isn't because he's "friendzoning" her, but because he assumes she wouldn't be satisfied by someone like him. Because he assumes she doesn't want to be associated with someone like him. Which is quite a reasonable conclusion following some of the judgmental things she has said.

Now factor in the fact that he has obvious fear of attachment, following the eerie nightmares, and him visiting the psychiatrist's office for therapy, there's obviously something big that's preventing him from actively pursuing her. I have quite a few theories, following the context of the book he was reading, the nightmares he was having and the conversations happening in the background among the villagers. It doesn't feel like mindless gossip, there is never smoke without fire.
So I don't blame the writers using a love triangle to push Dusik into asking the actual question, will he RISK it? Because right now I think both Dusik AND Hyejin are reasonable.

She doesn't want to get attached lest he not feel the same way, and his acts of kindness are misleading, but I doubt he's LEADING HER ON. For example, when he wiped her mouth at the restaurant, and the villagers thought, oh well there's nothing romantic in that. but Hyejin, thought there was. This is to mean, Dusik is very affectionate in general, while Hyejin isn't and is certainly not used to it. Her barriers are reasonable.

Dusik is capable of being affectionate, but refuses to accept affection. Refuses to be touched or cared for. Refuses to confide. The underlying emotion here, is most definitely fear. I think the love triangle will serve as a necessary push to get the story moving, and following the healthy dynamics of the trio, I doubt it'll harm the story telling. There's so much I want to talk about, regarding my theories on Dusik's life, but for now I'm looking at what we've been dealt with, and I find neither Hyejin nor Dusik in the wrong. They're both protecting themselves.

I can't quite process everything that happened, tbh Dusik's nightmare has me wound up, but I truly appreciate how it's Hyejin that initiates the kiss, and Dusik that lets her have her way with him. He closes his eyes, he let's her warm him, but he doesn't kiss her back or reciprocate. She's aware of herself, she was aware of everything up till "it's so hot" so I'm not sure why she forgot the kiss, but I appreciate the fact that the male lead doesn't take advantage of her vulnerability, and instead just closes his eyes and waits.

I'm sure their second kiss will be more charged, because now we're dealing with a lot of wound up tension and that's something to look forward to. I am still processing the nightmare so I'll be back to read people's comments on it. Today's episode was also amazing, and I think I'll stick with this story to the very end.

I and the show agree...

Okay, well then I trust you to not argue with people hyping ksh harmlessly :)

Have a lovely day

Also i do have QUITE a lot to say about personal attacks to actor Kim Seonho from start up fans, since you mentioned "they forget they play characters, not real self" but for now I'll hold my tongue. For now.

In the meantime, if that happened in the SU comments section, towards NJH i mean, that's quite awful.

If youre from the start up comments section im not surprised at you undermining his acting skills lol. Just critique the drama and stay in your own lane instead of telling people how they should perceive the story. This is not the start up comments section, that whole tangent is unnecessary. I get why you sound biased against him now lmao. People in this comments section are praising his acting, cz he's GOOD at acting. I mean it's not the opinion of one person, even during SU days that was the general consensus.

So if people are trying to make him seem like king of acting without putting your actors down which you're obviously salty about considering this hike from SU's comments section to "humble" the commenters here, then it's none of your business.

Have a nide day.

Idk it didnt strike me as the show was condoning it in fact the show seemed to be framing the old ladies as ridiculous and old fashioned, but to each their own ig

Absolutely. But this is what old ladies are like in asian households, its realistic. I have experience. This is what the older generation in my family thinks. Taking into consideration that this is an actual rural village AND the fact that these villagers are her customers, primarily the old people, it was a suggestion of compromise that the show acknowledges is inconvenient, but also a means of pacifying these highly traditional villagers that are her target market.

But the show doesnt fail to show that times are changing and not everyone thinks the way these old ladies do DESPITE living in the village, and like i said, even the Male lead who is the villagers favourite was snuffed bc he spoke facts, that its not inappropriate, its jogging wear.

Idk how else to explain this tbh i hope you get the point I'm trying to make. The older generation as a whole refuse to shed their beliefs. That is the reality. But everyone else around them in the village, are evolving....are open minded.

Idk this doesnt make you seem all that unbiased lmao. If people think he's the king of acting, cz he actually IS a darn good actor that got acknowledged for that by the audience AND the industry...let them? And you can give your opinions on the drama in peace instead of trying to "balance" the hype over Ksh's acting. Idk i find this whole comment very odd.

*rewatched
*long johns

Sorry i didnt put a spoiler warning!

I went and rewatching this part, and just as i thought, you're mistaken. His exact words are "rumor has it, the dentist is running around in her long jeans"- this is what the grandmas said to him, which he DEFENDED her for. When he told the grandmas that its simply workout gear.

Hyejin is outraged and says its not the villagers business even if she runs around in a bikini and dusik says "you're right". He also says that he knows she doesnt wear it to show people. Then he acknowledges that the mindset is "old fashioned". Doesnt seem like enabling to me? He was suggesting she meet them in the middle if she wants to fit in, a suggestion, bc most of the village are full of old folk who still have that mindset.

The fact that dusik, the most liked person in the village got cold shouldered for saying there's nothing wrong with her attire should say something, and hyejin cant change the entire village. Thats why he suggested compromise while also acknowledging how stupid and old fashioned that mindset is.

The hype comes from the fact that unlike most heavy dramas this year, this one is light, refreshing and brings back the ol' "butterflies" feeling that kdrama romcoms used to have. This is also Kim Seonho's comeback drama after gaining massive popularity from start up, and factor in a main cast that's really good at acting and a feel good plot, I think that's why people enjoy it.

Every drama has positive and negative reviews and this is the space for that :')

Love it so far, simple plot, oozing chemistry, hope everything will be good for episode 3 as well!

The misogyny from old folks in Asian countries is extremely disheartening but expected. The show itself didn't condone it, but rather acknowledged it as "old fashioned thinking" via the male lead, who makes sure to point out that he knows women don't dress up for people to see. Sadly, growing up in an asian household, this is EXACTLY what the older generation are like, so I personally wasn't put off, simply because the show itself was acknowledging how ridiculous that view actually was, while pulling off a realistic portrayal.