Wow. We resume our train ride of tension and apprehensions. No one. NO ONE! Can ever tell me that IU can't act!! I thought she was awesome in Scarlet Reyo, but no one can argue with her performance here. Not a word spoken. Yet she conveyed the doubts she felt about her actions and what was happening. Her joy that Dong Hoon might truly like her. That it's more than pity. She want to keep eating and be by his side, but she doesn't want those moments ruined by Joon Yeong's evil. Plus, was he kind of waiting for her?! Huh? Huh!! ;)Not to mention all their banter. Don't call me Mister, call me manager! I love their candid moments together!!Is it not normal in Korea to have siblings be super close? Cause I love how much these three brothers hang. Even though Big Bros talk about the funeral stuff got super annoying. I get different cultures have different ideas, but I"m sure you're dead mother ain't gonna care. She's going to be wanting you to dream about good stuff for her to enjoy while dead. Not a bunch of people kissing her sons butts while they're attending her funeral. Though I won't lie the funeral fantasy ending was hilarious! It's kind of nice seeing Dong Hoon getting excited to be Director, despite what he said about the job before. Another moving moment is when Ji An lets her grandmother that she will be going to a free facility. I'm sure the grandma is happy to get some better surroundings--hopefully proper heat--but I believe her true emotions were for the fact that she won't be a burden on her granddaughter anymore. Also, that maybe her daughter has someone kind and caring in her life. I might be projecting my feelings though. I already miss cute grandma and she hasn't left yet! Random stuff I enjoyed is that even Joon Yeong underling knows that Dong Hoon is a good person. I never even thought he could be framed for inappropriate behavior/cheating. Joon Yeong still doesn't "buy" that Dong Hoon is a good person. The bar owner is indeed entangled with that monk who was Dong Hoon's neighborhood friend. I thought the comments about her and monks was the clue. I also like how Yoo Ra is making him be nice to her and heal the anxiety his harshness gave her. I can't believe how much I like her now. The whole scene with the brother and friend watching as Gi Hoon straightens Yoo Ra out was wonderful!! Ha-ha! It's interesting how fast Dong Hoon becomes upset with Ji An. Though by the end of the episode I appreciate that he gives Ji An the same benefits as his wife. He sought the truth out. In the end he decides to be on her side. While I didn't cry like Ji An my heart felt the same way when Dong Hoon said, "I would have killed him too. I'd kill anyone who beat up my family." My emotions! I don't even know how the next episode is gonna pick up, but I am shook!
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I've said it before that while there are flavors of romance between Ji An and Dong Hoon it's been more friendship/camaraderie between them. I'd be fine with them being just friends. Except this episode is so beautiful. Seeing Dong Hoon give the bar guy free consultations for his building, and he'd been setup and doing it for quite a while, was so sweet. Dong Hoon loves his work! Ji An gives him a hard time for being such a good guy, but you can see how touched she is by it. Their conversation as Dong Hoon walk Ji An home is so wonderful. I felt like it was one of the first real conversations they had. One for the sake of just being comfortable and talking together. Of course there's shadow cast by Loan Shark stalking Ji An.I didn't mention it in my last episode review just encase of spoilers (I just don't like to label for spoilers), but if you're reading this you should have watched last episode. Ji An's running to share that chilling conversation as to why Joon Yeong is having an affair with Yoon Hee with Yoon Hee was epic. Getting hit by the car was a bit too much, but the affect was grand. Having a murder tell her what a idiot she was for having an affair with Yoon Hee must have been one heck of a slap to the face. Then to have Ji An tell her "to get it together!" Ha-ha, Yoon Hee was living in a dream world. Once she woke up she could see more of the truth of what Yoon Hee was doing. It's interesting that for a while Yoon Hee was fired up to win. Ignoring his calls and letting him know it was over. Yoon Hee's panic never felt like the loss of love. Maybe he does feel something, but I don't think it's love. I felt like it was a man who realized that he had lost the toy he had stolen from anther man. A toy that had become done with him. Yoon Hee doesn't know it's Dong Hoon that is getting the pay phone removed, but she believes that Yoon Hee was tragically trying to end their relationship. Maybe she can now see that he wanted her because she was Dong Hoon's wife. Even she can admit that she could never see them getting married. A concern that Dong Hoon new from the beginning. It was all powerful. Her wraith broke down fast, but I do believe she was in love in away. Realizing the kind of man she had been in love with. Blind enough to help bring down her own husband. A man she knows is good. Joon Yeong tries to act heroic and make himself shine in a better light. Switch things off onto her. I'm just happy she sees who he really is.It's interesting hearing the other directors say that Dong Hoon has no flaws. That even after Dong Hoon says he doesn't want the role of director that he still wants to be out in the field doing real work they will promote him. I get it though. I wouldn't want to be a director, I'd want to be in the thick of the work. I wonder if it's a reflection on Korean society. You're a senior and they're supposed to get respect and advance. Is that why the get laid off after 20 years and no one will higher them? It's unseemly to have an older person working along side younger? That's just silly. That creates huge problems. I feel like I am missing something. The best workers tend to be the ones more matured and experienced. So Dong Hoon's son is abroad at a private school. That's interesting. Seems that despite the distance the son and Dong Hoon/Yoon Hee have a good relationship. I thought the kid would be older even after seeing only young pictures. The whole thing about them having a kid feels so weird. Just the way the writing pretty much screamed that the kid was dead. Then, oh yeah, we need to include him. Surprise he's alive! Feels like bad writing.It was interesting seeing both sister-in-laws, brothers, and mom all together. I doo feel bad for Yoon Hee. Dong Hoon's mom and eldest brother's wife just constantly poke at her. Oh, you're a working woman we can't make you work more or help us! Oh, poke. Poke. Only Gi Hoon defends Yoon Hee. I feel like if Dong Hoon just said one thing his mother would ease up, thus the other wife would too. Yoon Hee feels outside of his family. They'r so tight it seems like they don't let anyone in, but clearly the other wife is on the same footing. The Loan Shark has been totally adding the smell of blood. He's stalking Ji An and figuring out the importance of Dong Hoon to her. This boy is jealous! It is no longer about his dad. He believes that Ji An is his. He's twisted about her and plans to do whatever he wants with her. He's obsessed and his obsession is being twisted by his already dark soul. Clearly this man/boy is gonna add blood to the water soon. Okay. So I know I'm kind of mucking up my shark anthologies/metaphors, but I think it gets my point across. Yoo Ra (the actress) won everyone's hearts over in the last episode saying that she was happy that others found happiness even after failing. Basically saying she was a failure too and that she was happy to see it's okay for her being happy as one. This episode we get to see that maybe Gi Hoon may have been horrible to her. Maybe Yoo Ra had a crush on him, but his rudeness may have been what broke her. So that she doesn't want to act again because she's afraid everyone will chew her out. I feel like they've setup a darker story about Gi Hoon. Under the surface he's been a mean and not nice guy. Maybe he got carried away with Yoo Ra. Even a simply hug was extremely hard for him to give. When confronted with information, or at least Joon Yeong's opinion, that Dong Hoon really likes Ji An she is happy. For money she still has to spy on him and help Joon Yeong. She's going to come to a fork in the road. She was finally willing to show her on fangs to Loan Shark in order to protect Dong Hoon. Romance may be blossoming now. I still don't understand why Ji An owes Loan Shark anything now! He broke in!!!!!! Not to mention that he beat up Ji An's friend!! (Who hasn't been developed more! I mean with this kind of writing they shouldn't just have him there to be the tech guy. Lazy!! Bad!) I'm at the edge of my seat with where the next episode is going to go.
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It's impressive how Dong Hoon's wife isn't even slightly worried that her husband might think she's having an affair. It feels like he might no her better then she knows him in some ways? I mean after eating with Dong Hoon she boldly goes to the pay phone to call her cicisbeo (AKA male mistress because apparently society is more obsessed labeling wrong doing females then coming up with better words for wrong doing males). It's also interesting that Yoon Hee finally starts to see some of the real darkness from her manstress (that still doesn't feel right, but I'll use it) Joon Yeong. Yet she's still willing to work with Joon Yeong to remover her husband. I man Joon Yeong doesn't blink at all the stuff that was done and he plans to do. Even saying that he'll "take care of her quietly", Ji An, when he gets his goals met. It's interesting that Yoon Hee had an affair with someone the complete opposite of her husband. Dong Hoon was so impressive this episode! He made sure there was no doubt that Yoon Hee was having an affair. I mean to call his wife and then Joon Yeong's phone so he could hear it ring in the background and then hang up so he knew 100% that she was with him was brilliant! BRILLIANT! Clearly Dong Hoon has great instincts. He just keeps choosing to be a doormat. He thinks it's the better way to deal with things. The issue is bad people will still do bad things, because they can't understand that good people don't want to play. (Wow, flash to playground days!! He-he) Finally word on Dong Hoon's son. No confirmation if he's alive, but we now know that grandma had a heavy hand in raising him. Because Yoon Hee was still passing the bar. Though I have to strongly agree with Gi Hoon (the youngest brother) that it's very sexist. If it was a man no one would be bad mouthing her and they'd be congratulating her. She gives Dong Hoon's family money. Not to mention the talk about the wife being more successful then her husband is a bad thing! Wow. I know Korea is different, but that his harsh.Speaking of brothers the eldest, Sang Hoon, is really pathetic. Lovable, but pathetic. At times it's hard to listen to him and watch him. Maybe that's why he feels so real.Okay, I kept wondering how Ji An was finding Dong Hoon! Duh! GPS. My only thoughts are she thought he would jump. So she must know he knows, or thinks he does? Dong Hoon is tougher than that!Ji An can clearly see that Dong Hoon is a good person by now. Or at least is starting to believe it. I don't feel like they've entered the realm of romance yet. It's there don't get me wrong. It feels more like respect and camaraderie. Two people in similar boats. It was so moving as Ji An put Dong Hoon's word on repeat: "You're a good person."Can we address that the Loan Shark (that's all I am ever going to call the creep! Great acting by Jang Ki Yong though. I love him but he's totally making me loath/hate his character! Good job!) broke in! I mean he wrote it down that if he ever broke in their debt was settled. Not to mention he broke in and beat up Ji An. I don't care if it was the anniversary of his father's murder. Ji An has paid more than enough. To be brutalized by the son! Is it gonna be swept under the rug that he broke in?????!!!!!Wow! The actress Choi Yoo Ra is such a dumb and annoying character right now! It's funny she finds common ground with the bartender about wishing failure onto certain men. It's crazy. Her whole entry into the story feels crazy, especially her interest in Gi Hoon. Right now I find her annoying. Her smile is infectious though.The ending though!!! Dong Hoon's first side came boldly to the front! Amazing! I'm very proud of him. I can't believe how fantastic My Mister has become. If this was in someone else's hands My Mister could easily be a drab and horrid show. I love the down to earth humor and the real characters.
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About underwear. I know a lot of woman who keep extra pairs in their purses so they can always have clean underwear. Because what if you're hit by a bus and they cut your clothes off? My answer: "If you were hit by a bus you probably crapped yourself." These woman were serious though. Dong Hoon's brother Gi Hoon says it's all about expensive underwear! That's what will help you save face. >_< Who knew it would come into play later and "save" Dong Hoon's life. Or at least keep him going.That hilarious moment was then ruined by Gi Hoon nagging about Dong Hoon's wife. That they should be talking. Well at least he thought his brother was ashamed since he didn't mention the cleaning business. Which I'm now wondering how Korea pays cleaners. Here a Janitor can make a ton of money, especially a maintenance janitor. That's horrible work that no one wants to do! I think Dong Hoon's oldest bro gets it. After all he's pretty much separated from his wife. He just won't giver her that divorce. Gi Hoon's past comes vomiting back. The lady vomiting on the stairs is the actress that tanked his career. Which sounds like she liked him got nervous and blew it. Either way she's cray-cray and he's rude, somehow the complete each other. I feel like they will be the comic relief.The most important part of this episode is that we don't have to wait for Dong Hoon to find out his wife is cheating. I liked that Dong Hoon was savvy enough to know that CEO Do Joon Yeong had wronged him because his jerk boss was suddenly acting nice. Dong Woon thinks that just means Dong Hoon has always hated the guy. Dong Hoon is know idiot when a man who has treated you like crap suddenly starts being friendly you know they've wronged you. Though I can't believe Dong Hoon was stupid enough to bring those call records to his office! I' don't think he actually hid them. It was dumb luck they slid behind the drawer. Holy stupid!"You're a good person."
Oh, the emotions! It was weird seeing all the bump ins Ji An had with Dong Hoon. Especially has she listens to everything that's going on with him. The meeting on the street with his brothers. The turning point was when he sees her stealing a cart. He goes after her to return the food she left behind. To find out she's taking her grandma out. Ji An coldly tells her grandma about Dong Hoon being a good person that "It's easy to be good when you're privileged." You can see the sadness in her grandmothers eyes. Though considering how much she spies I honestly thought she'd get that Dong Hoon has worked his bought off and his family is poor. I'm sure they have to reveal that his family has always been poor. After Ji An's cold remarks Dong Hoon is still waiting for her to take her grandmother back. He doesn't comment on her living space or anything else. In fact, he just tells Ji An the above line. From there on he's talking just a bit, even mentions his son to her. Invites her to the work dinner.Which I believe is a huge turning point for Ji An. At the party she sees Joon Yeong and his underlying harass Dong Hoon. Knowing what she knows she has to see how sick it is. Why does he have to leave when he was the person wronged? I believe that big moon and the red cross that Dong Hoon saw while waiting for Ji An was a sign. After all when she later defends him and comes rushing to his aid her feelings have turned. She's even questioning why Joon Yeong is having an affair with a married woman. I think the most important question is a coworkers wife. I wonder want Dong Hoon's wife would think hearing Joon Yeong's answer. She already experiences how he treats her.It's hard to believe a company can have that much power. I mean going through employees things, internal investigations with now checks and only anonymous tips. Not to mention that all the employees witnessed the brutality, but the can't all band together? They stood up as one things would get better. These are not easy jobs to feel. It's specialized. I do believe Joon Yeong's adversaries would be wise to promote Dong Hoon. I honestly thought from the beginning that it would be smart of the company and give the show extra ammo. Plus, Ji An could become his person and help him. Her situation might stop her now, but it could change. Her friend (who we need some more info on) and her should be able to make money if they're this good. She even said it wasn't her first time doing this. In the end this episode was an emotional whammy. Ji An and Dong Hoon's relationship is growing. Not to mention Dong Hoon seeing his wife and in that one glance he knew. He had no doubts.
Oh, the emotions! It was weird seeing all the bump ins Ji An had with Dong Hoon. Especially has she listens to everything that's going on with him. The meeting on the street with his brothers. The turning point was when he sees her stealing a cart. He goes after her to return the food she left behind. To find out she's taking her grandma out. Ji An coldly tells her grandma about Dong Hoon being a good person that "It's easy to be good when you're privileged." You can see the sadness in her grandmothers eyes. Though considering how much she spies I honestly thought she'd get that Dong Hoon has worked his bought off and his family is poor. I'm sure they have to reveal that his family has always been poor. After Ji An's cold remarks Dong Hoon is still waiting for her to take her grandmother back. He doesn't comment on her living space or anything else. In fact, he just tells Ji An the above line. From there on he's talking just a bit, even mentions his son to her. Invites her to the work dinner.Which I believe is a huge turning point for Ji An. At the party she sees Joon Yeong and his underlying harass Dong Hoon. Knowing what she knows she has to see how sick it is. Why does he have to leave when he was the person wronged? I believe that big moon and the red cross that Dong Hoon saw while waiting for Ji An was a sign. After all when she later defends him and comes rushing to his aid her feelings have turned. She's even questioning why Joon Yeong is having an affair with a married woman. I think the most important question is a coworkers wife. I wonder want Dong Hoon's wife would think hearing Joon Yeong's answer. She already experiences how he treats her.It's hard to believe a company can have that much power. I mean going through employees things, internal investigations with now checks and only anonymous tips. Not to mention that all the employees witnessed the brutality, but the can't all band together? They stood up as one things would get better. These are not easy jobs to feel. It's specialized. I do believe Joon Yeong's adversaries would be wise to promote Dong Hoon. I honestly thought from the beginning that it would be smart of the company and give the show extra ammo. Plus, Ji An could become his person and help him. Her situation might stop her now, but it could change. Her friend (who we need some more info on) and her should be able to make money if they're this good. She even said it wasn't her first time doing this. In the end this episode was an emotional whammy. Ji An and Dong Hoon's relationship is growing. Not to mention Dong Hoon seeing his wife and in that one glance he knew. He had no doubts.
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I do believe this episode clears up the office politics and at least gets us setup enough of the majority of the characters. Which is good because it's time for My Mister to start flowing!My main issue has been waiting to get into the hearts of Ji An and Dong Hoon. They are both very aloof and cold characters to approach. Dong Hoon became a bit clear the last episode and I felt a complete disconnect from Ji Ah. I realized what it was. She's completely unsympathetic.Ji An has had a rough life. She wasn't lying when she'd said she had killed a man. Not even a stupid drama style one. Nope she knifed a man to death. From the details given I've pieced together that her grandmother was in debt to some loan sharks. The man came and was beating on Ji An. Her deaf grandmother came to help and the man started beating on the grandma. The episode reflects on what family is willing to do to protect each other. Ji An knifes the man, who happens to be the father of the loan shark harassing. Ji An. It's chilling to know that this loan shark can't see past the murder of his father to the brutality that Ji An was protecting herself from. Then again his brutal beatings and unwillingness to make it easy for her to pay off her debt is proof the apple does not fall far from the tree. That said Ji An can't see past her own struggle and sympathize with other. All she can see is that Dong Hoon makes 5 million won a month and is unhappy/bored. She can't think that maybe he's in the same predicament as her, but just a bit different. At times I thought she might have been trying to get Dong Hoon to see his wife's affair. I just think she was feeling for what she could use against him. Even thinking she could plan to frame Dong Hoon for having an affair! (The irony, and bless that smart employee looking out for her honest boss. I thought that tippi-toes and his arms in his coat was a dead giveaway too) Ji An has software on Dong Hoon's fun and is spying on everything he says and makes it into range of the speaker. Dong Hoon is ashamed of the miserable person Ji An can see. She sees the real him. But he's selling himself short. Soon Ji An gets a picture of his real life outside of her thoughts of how much money he makes. Especially when he goes and stands up for his brother. Up until this point Dong Hoon has just been taking every hit and rolling over belly exposed. He showed scary gumption to protect his family. As Ji An remembers what she did to protect her family she sees the real Dong Hoon.We all get to see a glimpse of the real Dong Hoon. (I also thought his big bro had cancer or something instead of humiliation!)Notes for thoughts the poor guy who got framed and "demoted" should have gone for drug testing. His whole freak out should have been handled better and I thought it was crazy he did that. Though it can be shocking to see how far the enemy was willing to go. Which makes me think that's why Ji An picked Joon Yeong. He has no morals and she could to whatever possible to earn the money. Dong Hoon's wife is scary. At least if it's true that they lost their child. I mean . . . why wouldn't Dong Hoon have been altered. I'd really like to know. Also, I get that Ji An killed his father but why is she talking that abuse. Ji An is hardcore. Couldn't she have the cops come and help her make payments? Why wouldn't Dong Hoon immediately state why he wanted Ji An fired? Clearly waiting for things to fall as they may do not work great for him. Pity does not feel like enough.In the end many of the characters are going from cold or annoying to finally "being seen". I hope this means My Mister can truly take off for me. It's complex and very real feeling. Now that the characters are finally starting to feel real, and in cases likable, or at least approachable, I feel like the "magic" should start happening.
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Yes, as mentioned in my headline this is a combined review of episode 1 and 2. Mainly because I rated them the same and they flowed better. My Mister has a super rough start. Barely even giving us a glimpse of the real leads of this drama it jumps straight to office politics and take overs. I mean . . . holy cow! They're even trying these special tactics to get us on board and team colors. Not to mention a bribe is sent out to take out a big to take out one of CEO Do Joon Yeong rivals. In a twist of a horrible error it gets sent to Dong Hoon. Oh, Dong Hoon's wife happens to be having an affair with Joon Yeong. Which if I was that woman and my husband came with news of that I'd super suspicious of Joon Yeong. But you know . . .she's kind of having and affair and nonchalant about this. Of course Dong Hoon can't prove that he has no idea who sent the bribe and that he didn't take it when Ji An takes it to pay off her loan shark. Only to find out that her loan shark would rather her be indebted to him for life and in jail. By reporting that she stole the money and tossing her in jail. She takes the money to work sees Dong Hoon being hauled off, but in the end listened to her building maintenance buddy and tosses it in the trash. Dong Hoon is being investigated and sent away. This leaves me with many questions about South Korea's laws. Firstly he was accused and basically not allowed to make a call and his cellphone taken away. Which is his personal cell phone and not work one. They also denied him his call to his wife AKA an attorney. They bullied and harassed. Have judged him an evidence that in my opinion clearly leaves it open to suspicions. I mean people actually said he was being setup. Not to mention they found the money and it doesn't say who it is from and it can clear him there. The name in the anonymous tip off of who received a bribe was clearly not Dong Hoon's name or position. It clearly screams botched setup. But . . . bull crap ensues. Not to mention can a company watch their employees like that? Can they have that much surveillance that basically means you can read someone's text in an elevator? How much power do these companies have? My Mister is clearly going to be giving us a look into poverty and hunger. When Dong Hoon mentioned that his brothers killed a pig because they were too young and stupid it smacked of untruth. They knew hunger and killed that pig for food. Dong Hoon has escape poverty, but the rest of his family hasn't Watching him deal with them and give money is a harsh reality. Ji An is broke, a loan shark feeding off her for crimes we assume has something to do with her answer of I killed a person, and has a disabled grandmother to take care of. She steals leftovers of the plates of her second job cleaning dishes. Her first job is working at Dong Hoon's office as a temp and clearly she does not want anyone there to know her. This is gonna be a harsh series, but I really want it to warm up.Despite how much there is to show about everyone's status and lives, and the work politics *sighs*, My Mister manages to already create some intense emotions. Dong Hoon is told he's so moral that his life is miserable. At the first chance his brother thinks he's having an affair and ready to tattle on him. Despite Dong Hoon's wife having an affair and the cold distance between the two making you wonder if it's an open secret. To having everyone blaming him for being bribed. I mean! He didn't ask for the bribe and he said it's a setup up! He has the weight of keeping his two hopeless brothers and sweet mom afloat. Ji An being the reason why he might now be doomed. Even though her accidentally saved him. Ji An is clearly the girl so beaten by the world she'd kill an innocent lady bug. Her broke state is made clear immediately from her inadequate socks (which Dong Hoon notices because his own mom does not have decent shoes) to stealing that food from work. Which I feel. When you're hungry the waste around you can be insane. When you're to that point you pick up every penny on the ground--not for luck--and I remember taking my friend's leftovers from lunch. Ji An states the worst thing she's ever killed was a person. Soon after meeting her loan shark I think that it has something to do with him. Though I feel like the murder she committed was probably one of those silly drama ones. I agree that the loan shark probably does like her. Because it's a drama and that's some super obsession that hate leads to love. It's interesting how she picked the bad guy to side with. Clearly the other side has a concession. Maybe that means she couldn't play them? Not sure how I feel about office politic war far. Overall I really dislike pretty much all of the other characters except for Dong Hoon's mom. Oh, and Ji An's grandmother. Dong Hoon's brothers are super annoying. If you hear both their stories it's pathetic. Not to mention the eldest actually decides to rob his daughter's wedding money. Enlisting the youngest brother to take the money from the people the eldest invited. The whole thing was stupid. Especially since they were so stupid about it and got caught. AT least at the end his brothers truly tried to help him. I want to know what the full story is that the cops found out.I almost gave the episode a 5 instead of 4 just for emotional power. Clearly this is a lot to setup and it's hard to know where and how to start. I'm intrigued so far. I think this drama has a serious chance to be EPIC. Though it also has a HUGE chance of flopping out. I remember Another Miss Oh. Great story and start, then it just went of the rails a bit. I have hope that the writer will do better this time around. Though office politic dramas rarely interest me. Yes, The Good Wife (US original) is proof it will work. Most writing is not up to that standard though. I'm also nervous how long Ji An will keep he secret from Dong Hoon about his wife, or how long in general. Why can't she divorce him now? All I truly know is that despite hope this drama has plot lines that can easily drag.
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Yes, as mentioned in my headline this is a combined review of episode 1 and 2. Mainly because I rated them the same and they flowed better. My Mister has a super rough start. Barely even giving us a glimpse of the real leads of this drama it jumps straight to office politics and take overs. I mean . . . holy cow! They're even trying these special tactics to get us on board and team colors. Not to mention a bribe is sent out to take out a big to take out one of CEO Do Joon Yeong rivals. In a twist of a horrible error it gets sent to Dong Hoon. Oh, Dong Hoon's wife happens to be having an affair with Joon Yeong. Which if I was that woman and my husband came with news of that I'd super suspicious of Joon Yeong. But you know . . .she's kind of having and affair and nonchalant about this. Of course Dong Hoon can't prove that he has no idea who sent the bribe and that he didn't take it when Ji An takes it to pay off her loan shark. Only to find out that her loan shark would rather her be indebted to him for life and in jail. By reporting that she stole the money and tossing her in jail. She takes the money to work sees Dong Hoon being hauled off, but in the end listened to her building maintenance buddy and tosses it in the trash. Dong Hoon is being investigated and sent away. This leaves me with many questions about South Korea's laws. Firstly he was accused and basically not allowed to make a call and his cellphone taken away. Which is his personal cell phone and not work one. They also denied him his call to his wife AKA an attorney. They bullied and harassed. Have judged him an evidence that in my opinion clearly leaves it open to suspicions. I mean people actually said he was being setup. Not to mention they found the money and it doesn't say who it is from and it can clear him there. The name in the anonymous tip off of who received a bribe was clearly not Dong Hoon's name or position. It clearly screams botched setup. But . . . bull crap ensues. Not to mention can a company watch their employees like that? Can they have that much surveillance that basically means you can read someone's text in an elevator? How much power do these companies have? My Mister is clearly going to be giving us a look into poverty and hunger. When Dong Hoon mentioned that his brothers killed a pig because they were too young and stupid it smacked of untruth. They knew hunger and killed that pig for food. Dong Hoon has escape poverty, but the rest of his family hasn't Watching him deal with them and give money is a harsh reality. Ji An is broke, a loan shark feeding off her for crimes we assume has something to do with her answer of I killed a person, and has a disabled grandmother to take care of. She steals leftovers of the plates of her second job cleaning dishes. Her first job is working at Dong Hoon's office as a temp and clearly she does not want anyone there to know her. This is gonna be a harsh series, but I really want it to warm up.Despite how much there is to show about everyone's status and lives, and the work politics *sighs*, My Mister manages to already create some intense emotions. Dong Hoon is told he's so moral that his life is miserable. At the first chance his brother thinks he's having an affair and ready to tattle on him. Despite Dong Hoon's wife having an affair and the cold distance between the two making you wonder if it's an open secret. To having everyone blaming him for being bribed. I mean! He didn't ask for the bribe and he said it's a setup up! He has the weight of keeping his two hopeless brothers and sweet mom afloat. Ji An being the reason why he might now be doomed. Even though her accidentally saved him. Ji An is clearly the girl so beaten by the world she'd kill an innocent lady bug. Her broke state is made clear immediately from her inadequate socks (which Dong Hoon notices because his own mom does not have decent shoes) to stealing that food from work. Which I feel. When you're hungry the waste around you can be insane. When you're to that point you pick up every penny on the ground--not for luck--and I remember taking my friend's leftovers from lunch. Ji An states the worst thing she's ever killed was a person. Soon after meeting her loan shark I think that it has something to do with him. Though I feel like the murder she committed was probably one of those silly drama ones. I agree that the loan shark probably does like her. Because it's a drama and that's some super obsession that hate leads to love. It's interesting how she picked the bad guy to side with. Clearly the other side has a concession. Maybe that means she couldn't play them? Not sure how I feel about office politic war far. Overall I really dislike pretty much all of the other characters except for Dong Hoon's mom. Oh, and Ji An's grandmother. Dong Hoon's brothers are super annoying. If you hear both their stories it's pathetic. Not to mention the eldest actually decides to rob his daughter's wedding money. Enlisting the youngest brother to take the money from the people the eldest invited. The whole thing was stupid. Especially since they were so stupid about it and got caught. AT least at the end his brothers truly tried to help him. I want to know what the full story is that the cops found out.I almost gave the episode a 5 instead of 4 just for emotional power. Clearly this is a lot to setup and it's hard to know where and how to start. I'm intrigued so far. I think this drama has a serious chance to be EPIC. Though it also has a HUGE chance of flopping out. I remember Another Miss Oh. Great story and start, then it just went of the rails a bit. I have hope that the writer will do better this time around. Though office politic dramas rarely interest me. Yes, The Good Wife (US original) is proof it will work. Most writing is not up to that standard though. I'm also nervous how long Ji An will keep he secret from Dong Hoon about his wife, or how long in general. Why can't she divorce him now? All I truly know is that despite hope this drama has plot lines that can easily drag.
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A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love Episode 2
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I think Junko is just suffering from severe burn out. That and a mean parent. Though I like her mindset to not blame her mom because as an adult she has so many option! Though I love the joke about the reverse harem. I've seen many screenshots in the feed about it. This episode is still a strong setup to introduce all three male love interests and establish where they stand in her life. Junko is pretty cool and it's nice to see her having fun! I think people just need a wake up call and I can get the burn out. She burned herself out and felt like her goals not being met left her dead. Her letter from 15 year old self clearly had expectations . . . maybe ones she never desired for herself, but she put so much weight on them they seemed like her own. Overall I really loved the building of the characters here. It's fun seeing her interact with Yuri's friends. Though the old woman with a bad back thing has gone too far! I don't run all the time, but I'm not gonna fall apart! She's in her 30s I get it. That's still prime living! Even for a woman. ;p
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty Episode 14
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I've never been that fond of "secret" relationships. Despite all that I still enjoyed this episode. Kyung Suk is so understanding and to be quite honest I was waiting for this dramatic out burst. I mean first they have to be careful on the way to the lab. Then Mi Rae steps in to tell Soo Ah that Kyung Suk and her are actually dating. (Soo Ah handling that way too well!) Then after that the dramatic sneaky dinner that they don't get to enjoy because classmates show up. Completely hilarious events transpire. Then he tries to take her out and wear masks. To move it to her apartment, only to be rebuffed again because her parents are there. It's really funny, but Kyung Suk patients are amazing. He understands that Mi Rae needs to relaize that what they have is worth the gossip. Mi Rae also needs to understand that people constantly talk about Kyung Suk, maybe even more than when she was bullied. He's okay with it and can move on. Mi Rae will be more in the lime light, but I'm frustrated for Kyung Suk. She needs to get over it. Sneaking about is actually getting her more attention. Random note Mi Rae is my character soulmate! I always get the cheapest items on the menu as well. I figured she did that from the last time, but it's nice hearing it. I usually stick with water or bring my own drink as well! We do know more about Soo Ah. Her weight problems and her self doubts. Her plans are starting to unravel and more people are starting to catch on. I feel like there's still a big reveal waiting for her character though. I think she flew to close to the sun. Eun is very nice to not out her right away. She's still trying to get a feel for Soo Ah, maybe even help her. I also love that Kyung Suk and Mi Rae are a united front. She's aware of what Soo Ah is doing and she's smartened up. Though she's never been dumb. She just wanted to give Soo Ah the benefit of the doubt. I also love the comments about Kyung Suk being socially awkward and people are saying it to is face! It's great. The more everyone gets to know everyone stereotypes/idolizing stops. It's sad how much Kyung Suk's father has lost. He doesn't even know it. He comes to talk to his daughter about her channel and to take down the videos. Not even realizing that he's only proving his wife's point. Speaking of. Hye Seong's reaction to finding out Kyugn Suk and Mi Rae are dating is so wonderful! It's refreshing to see a mother happy about who her son is dating in dramaland, but their right that she's so down to earth. So refreshing.The picture thing is a very interesting place to go. I have a feeling that super quiet/awkward kid might be the one doing it. It's also gives us more insight to the type of crap Soo Ah deals with. While it might be hard to get upset for her. It's creepy to think that can happen.My ID is Gangnam Beauty is teasing me! I can't have proper skinship with Mi Rae so nervous about other's seeing. I get a beautiful back hug to end this episode, but I am dying for that kiss!!!!!
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty Episode 13
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Finally the truth behind Soo Ah's motivations! It's revealed she's just as human as everyone. Enough so that she is worried about her weight and has an eating disorder. However, it's shocking that she wants Kyung Suk because if anyone else dates him it means she's not as popular as who ever has him. In this vein every guy has to lust after her. No other girl can have a boyfriend. Clearly it just has to be in her circle?!? Because this is a huge college! People are dating!The brilliance of this episode is that we've known since the beginning that Kyung Suk clearly knows what Soo Ah is up to. Despite being an awkward out cast he is aware of who Soo Ah is. Maybe these are the type of girls he is use to? The most important part is that Mi Rae suddenly sees Soo Ah crystal clear. She understands that Soo Ah is so similar to her. Women are all plagued by the same problems. Varied for each person perhaps, but all to similar. I loved how she confronted Soo Ah! By the end of the episode she's beyond fierce and brave! It's also clear Soo Ah is burning bridges. People are on to her or moving on!It was still painful to see Mi Rae as she denies her feelings. More importantly Kyung Suk. However, he truly is willing to wait as he realizes what Mi Rae meant when Soo Ah threatens him with Mi Rae. Thank fully we don't have to wait too long! (Coming back to this later.)It was also interesting seeing that Woo Young realize that he liked Mi Rae for more then her looks. He could see that Mi Rae and Kyung Suk were in like. So in a way he knew he didn't have a chance. What I loved is how peaceful things were settleed. Woo Young drinks his troubles away. So much so that Kyung Suk actually brushes Woo Young's teeth! So hilarous. Though clearly all that teeth brushing was worth it. Especially as Kyung Suk finds out that Woo Young was a fan of the coupling despite loosing. My favorite part of them moving on from the love triangle is when Kyung Suk makes hangover soup for Woo Young. "Hey man, you lost the girl! I won! Here's some hangover soup. No, that's not pity you're tasting!" ^_- I know in dramas will live for the dramatic coupling! When they finally are agreed they're an item! It's everything I could have hoped for! So lovely and moving. Better was as he walks her home after it's decided they're dating is that "nothing is different." Except maybe some extra flustering and now they can hold hands! It's so sweet. By not being over glamorized and taken out of reality it feels realer. I am dying for Kyung Suk and Mi Rae to kiss! Now back to Mi Rae not making us wait to long. She wants it still to be a secret. Kyung Suk is willing to be quiet, but can not just be silent. What I love is by the end of this episode Mi Rae understands everything! That cliffhanger is brilliant as she faces of with Soo Ah!
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty Episode 12
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This episode definitely has the heavier drama elements. There's still no doubt for how intense everything feels. Not to mention that pacing is so great! So many characters are covered and I love how things are not being dragged out! Thank you! It's wonderful to see Hye Seong getting to enjoy motherhood finally. Her daughter is so happy! That said it broke my heart to here/see Mi Rae turn Kyung Suk down. I applaud her for having honesty with Kyung Suk and herself that she's doing it because she still fears what others think. It breaks my heart that those scars are still causing her to have fear. After everything she's heard and seen I truly believed that Mi Rae understood everyone talks about everything! Kyung Suk reaction felt so real. Maybe the hair dye was due to being rejected--I honestly couldn't tell it was died for a while! His reactions through the episode felt so real. The doubt he had despite being the male lead. I loved it! It's great how human he is. What's more is that once things settle in his heart and mind he tells Mi Rae that he can't be friends again, but he'll wait for her! He'll wait for her!!!!!! The whole thing with Soo Ah and the cat felt odd. Like maybe she really could care about that kitten. But then the whole thing with that poor oddball. Did she unconsciously do it? No. I think she really is playing every guy she can. No matter who or whether they have interests in other women. Yes!! No dragged out or melodrama second lead here. Woo Young is such a wonderful second lead. For once, because Kyung Suk is so well developed, I don't have second lead syndrome. Woo Young is my type and he's such a great guy. Though I'm still rooting for him and Hyun Jung. It felt odd how readily he was to tell that his main interest in Mi Rae was her looks. I thought before his comments on plastic surgery were sweet. I had no idea he'd be a looks only guy. He did state that he really felt for her after getting to know her more, but it was her looks. It broke my heart a bit. Especially has a poor Kyung Suk drinks and confessing that he likes the true Mi Rae. It was also odd seeing how superficial Woo Young was after how respectful towards women and warm he is. Even when he gets a love confession of his own.
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty Episode 11
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Kyung Suk truly loves his sister and it's so wonderful seeing how now he trusts his mother to take care of her! What's sweeter is seeing mother and daughter tentatively takes steps towards happiness! I know many might say this episode is clearly slower, but the emotional depth that is happening makes me so happy! The price Kyung Suk dad pays to win at the life he wants is in harsh contrast.More importantly the writing is solid enough and faithful to Mi Rae! She knows Soo Ah doesn't like her and never has. She's no clearly seeing her as an active enemy that is moving against her! It's great seeing her friend supporting her in this a well. Since Hyun Jung clearly saw it from the get go.The only thing that felt off was a creepy guy trying to recruit Kyung Suk. Though apparently this is a thing that happens. It just felt . . . backwards after how amazing this drama has been.With Mi Rae's misgivings about being able to be in a relationship it was seeing everyone's boy connections. Everyone has misgivings about themselves and men. It's what life is. It can be harsh hearing what others think. Mi Rae has had to face misgivings about her plastic surgery and I love how Kyung Suk didn't hesitate to stand up. Unlike most dramas another female stepped up to report that this particular male employee was harassing her and that the boss actually stood by his female employees. It's so sad in dramas how being just a woman means no one will trust or listen to you. Wow!!!!!! The look of fear on Mi Rae's face when Kyung Suk grabs her wrist breaks my heart! She wants him so bad, but her fear of what others think control her so much.
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty Episode 8
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My ID is Gangnam Beauty definitely balances it's characters and stories well. I feel like many might say it's slowing down, and it does feel slower. But it's because we're seeing everything happening with all the characters, their connections, and it feels so great! What I love in this episode that it showcases Kyung Suk awkwardness and outcast status. Even showing that because he's lived rich he doesn't quite understand how the world works. Finding out that Mi Rae is a bargain hunter and that she scrimps and saves. The persona of the cool and aloof male lead isn't the reality. The reality is that Kyung Suk doesn't really know how to interact with others, doesn't like to, and doesn't just have everything fall into place. He needs to find a place to live and get a job, that just doesn't happen because he's the amazing lead who has connections. It's very real and refreshing!We're getting to see under everyone's stereotype. Accept for Soo Ah. We're only getting small looks into her. We know she lied about where she lives and that she's living in a poor area. We see this older lady pop up to drop of groceries, but Soo Ah is cruel to her. What we do see is Soo Ah's attention turning to another fellow chemistry student. The "fat" one (gosh she's so beautiful!!!) who is starting a budding romance. Apparently it's not just Mi Rae that Soo Ah can't stand taking attention from her. It's any girl who takes the attention of a male away from her. Interesting.It's also interesting that Soo Ah still can't get in with Kyung Suk. He still doens't trust her. So what this episode was truly about is the kind of date that Kyung Suk and Mi Rae went on. I loved how Mi Rae is realizing that while she's never had male friends, she knows she can't just be friends with Kyung Suk. Even going as far as to use straws as chopsticks to avoid a hand craze in the popcorn bucket. (Yeah, that really happens in real life!) It's also nice that Woo Young has already met Mi Rae's parents and the mom clearly approves. The issue is at this point that won't be helping the second lead out. There's also more friendships moments that I love between all the girls!
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty Episode 6
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Soo Ah so far has been the beautiful snake in the grass working against the lead. This episode also highlights it after using someone to try and track down Mi Rae's pictures and finding none she befriends someone from her old Middle School. Of course it's the jerk who Mi Rae confessed to and in my mind started the true bullying. The one that reveled in calling her "Hulk" and "Gross". So far we know Soo Ah lives in a poor area and lied about where she lived. So I still believe that there is more to Soo Ah. Because this episode hints at more. From the support and friendships the girls in the Chemistry Department are forming. To Hyun Jung coming to Mi Rae's defense. Coming face to face with the bully and standing up for Mi Rae. She's still even going with her gut about Soo Ah and making sure Mi Rae thinks about it. Then the girls start rallying and standing up for themselves!! Letting those jerks know what's what!Hye Seong is also very well realized. From her response to Mi Rae about her surgery and saving her I have know doubts that this might be a flawed woman, but the stereotype that her husband projects about her might very well be the surface. Stating that her beauty seemed like a gift. Until it turned into a different kind of prison. The theme becoming more fleshed out. Her advice is so important. To date a lot and to be very thoughtful before marrying. Which is the opposite advise that women have been told. Because if you mention a seemingly "high" number of men you dated it's so judgmental. You know what? I thought Hyun Jung was being setup to a fall for a second lead, Woo Young, that only likes Mi Rae. Hyun Jung and Woo Young have great chemistry! Not to mention I genuinely think they would be great together. I have faith that the writer will skip Hyun Jung and Mi Rae's friendship breaking up over Woo Young, but instead let Hyun Jung and Woo Young become a couple. They're clearly becoming friends!Speaking of friends. Kyung Suk and Mi Rae are clearly becoming great friends. That whole shirt changing thing proves that Kyung Suk knows how Mi Rae thinks! I love the conversations these two have together!
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Eternal Love Episode 35
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There is something that always indicated sloppy writing to me. When a character does something that is so uncharacteristically like them to move a plot along. For instance. Ye Hua is a smother-hen. Bai Qian is gone in the mortal realm anywho. Ye Hua would definitely have a guard on his son. 24/7! Just the fact that he's left alone with out favorite tree spirit is a joke. Bad writing to move the plot along. Xuan Nu is insane as a villain. Bai Qian has done nothing to her, but be nice and she's out for revenge. I'm also wondering if Xuan Nu doesn't know that the little Riceball is the Crown Prince? I mean, what can she be thinking. Not to mention where the crap is Li Jing? Not to mention if Li Jing is not around wouldn't someone give him a heads up on his crazy ass wife? I mean she's been holding on to her dead son for 300 years! She should be on some kind of crazy watch. That said Ye Hua is really pushing the boundaries with Bai Qian. He's almost a bully! Though I understand he's impatient to get the woman he loves back. Though he shouldn't assume it's all clear for him. Though it's clear Bai Qian is interested. Ye Hua is clearly trying to figure out how to keep her happy with out exposing her to the evil of the Celestial Realm and palace. After Ye Hua's push to sleep with Bai Qian for the night I really thought that was hickey and not a scar!! It really looked like one. Other random note I think Bai Qian makes a great master! So I think it was very clear how the trail of beauty was gonna go. However, I didn't quite expect Dijun to be the beauty who falls into the water and Feng Jiu would save him! It's all so sweet and I'm glad things in the mortal realm are turning out much better for Dijun and Feng Jiu then Bai Qian's trail. *knock on wood* This episode was a lot of fun! I think Xuan Nu's evil plots could have been put on the back burner. Or better done.
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