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Two timer.

That's right Lee Gak is a two timer. Why is he making such grand overtures to Park Ha? It's not a time difference thing. Heck, he would be way out of line in his time period. So he knows what he is doing. He's flirting and making Park Ha come to his every beck and call. While still pursuing Se Na.



Not to mention that Park Ha hasn't learned yet! She has a psycho sister who let her be purposely driven away as a 9 year old and almost got her killed. Then upon that she's been treating her like Park Ha was the one to do it to her. Park Ha isn't trusting, she's dumb.



Not to mention the ending of this episode. Se Na is a piece of work. First of all I think Park Ha would have a lock on her room. But I don't like where this is going. Se Na is winning too much. The good guys need to score a few points to. Especially since Se Na really isn't explored. She does it to try and advance herself is the big assumption. Because she's an evil sister.



I did have a good time but there were a lot of sticky points for me. Both Lee Gak and Park Ha are not using their brains. I don't like how Park Ha drops everything for someone she knows is wooing another person. Especially Se Na who treats her like dirt. Park Ha needs to consider outing Se Na somehow. Or at least wising up enough not to leave herself open to attack.



This episode had a lot of tender moments. But it's tempered by Lee Gak's rude choice to romance two woman. And Se Na getting Park Ha ousted.

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Stepped up.

This episode definitely steps up it's game. We're now seeing "fate" in play. And I'm reassured that Tae Yong has not possessed Lee Gak. Instead Lee Gak has realized that he is pulled to a time where his reincarnation was, but now is dead. That other reincarnations are here, but two souls can not be in the same time period. So I'm hoping that means Tae Young is really dead, and no surprises.



So now the mystery of how the Crown Princess died and what happened to Tae Yong will be the focus. Though Lee Gak's actions through me! It's so sweet and touching to watch these two grown feelings for each other. But he's convinced he's in love with Crown Princess, though I think he loved the other sister. Now he gets to chose yet again between the new Crown Princess and the sister. Wow.



I think the real power comes from finally seeing Lee Gak think and Park Ha not yelling. Though I don't like seeing Park Ha's various stages of a doormat. We'll see what happens now that she's staying.



This is probably going to be a very drug out denial of romance.



That said he writing finally helps to flesh out some characters and the humor was amazing! The ghost/death scares were wonderfully hilarious. (I love that the maid gets the last faint!) I'm really nervous about Park Ha's character, and what role she will take going forward. There's a lot going on here. I mean somehow things are connected through what happened 2 years ago, quite a stretch. Not to mention the Crown Prince's time period from where he comes from. To the present were everything is meeting up.



It's ambitious and now I'm being sucked in. This is going to be another You're Under Arrest for me isn't it? I want to stop, but there's enough good stuff that I keep going? Or will Rooftop Prince pull through and be awesome?

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It's just OK.

Well not much is really going on that's unexpected. Looks like the Prince will probably be taking Tae Yong identity. Sadly to swoon over Se Na. But yeah, he doesn't know that she's evil in both time periods.



I also think it's funny that Park Ha is American enough to not blink at Se Na's house guest. But didn't pick up enough "American" to stand up to Se Na's meanness. It's been apparently 2 years. I think Park Ha no longer has to be nice. Either way Park Ha should stand up for herself regardless.



This episode did a fun job introducing the sweat suit brigade to the 21st century. Sadly everything is as expected and I found myself smiling at a few of the antics of the guys, but mostly bored. Especially since none of the characters are interesting. They're all basic stereotypes and I haven't found a single one to care about.



Twenty episodes? Yeah there is going to be some filler in this one. At this point I think the acting is great, but the pacing and writing is mediocre. Hopefully things will click and Rooftop Prince will find its legs. Because I'm wondering what all the buzz was about.

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Save the princess, save the world.

Sorry I couldn't resist.



A very promising start! I enjoyed that this episode started off with two murders, and wonder if those killed will stay dead. Or perhaps the time travel moon will alter things . . . or . . .the possibilities are endless!



I enjoyed seeing how the past and present timelines wove stories for the people. Though I think it would be more interesting if the villains and good guys switched around for each period.



Overall this looks pretty good, except for the action sequences. I think they decided to put more effort into the time traveling scenes.



The cast is fun and so far I think the actors can definitely act. The leads are all great. Jung Yoo Mi as Hong Se Na / Hwa Yong makes a crafty villain. I'm most excited to see how the writing weaves her story. Especially as to what happens in the past. Park Yoo Chun is a convincing prince and a savvy modern dude. Han Ji Min is a new to me actress but I already love the quirky warmth she's bringing to the modern day Park Ha. Plus, she doesn't do to bad acting with her eyes when she's wearing that veil as Boo Yong from the past.



The idea that the show will probably evolve around solving the Princesses' murder is an interesting concept. Though I wonder how the Prince will solve it while in the future? It was seamless watching the two time periods work their separate stories and then merge together in the present. I'm wondering if the past will be "on hold" or if we'll see it still continuing on. With the Prince assumed dead? There are so many possibilities with this show. I can see some obvious plot threads to take, but overall I enjoy that there's many mysteries left to solve.

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I think I have to quit Jae Myung.

It bothers me that leaving the female lead in the dark is a thing. That the goal of most of the characters is to keep the truth hidden. The truth always comes out. In the case of dramas it either leads to getting said lead hurt physically or emotionally. In real life I doubt the lead would want to stick with people who lied to them.



In the case of Pinocchio I think keeping the truth of In Ha's mother is stupid. It would have made things easier for her to understand how heartless her mother was. Bum Jo is keeping some heavy truths, and to be honest I think it's going to be ugly when it comes out.



But I'm sure In Ha will forgive everything.



What I can say is that I love that In Ha figured it out. I was really worried it was going to be one of those dramas were blatant clues are dropped on the female lead and she keeps skipping down the path of obliviousness. Where the male lead strikes at her due to his tragic past and the connection she is unaware of.



Thank you for not letting that be the case.



Dear Jae Myung. I'm afraid. I totally get why he attacked that reporter in the past and everything. But now I'm afraid. Super afraid. He might have been warped by events too much to come back from. *sighs* This drama is going to break my heart!



Overall a pretty solid episode. The setup and crossover of characters is amazing. I can't wait to see what happens next.

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Ugh. The urge to drop this drama is strong.

When it was having this kind of jumbled start I was leery. When there was a dead twin brother mentioned I was made even more leery. Yet the story stabilized and I was swept away!



First off it's horrible that they would use the trope of "we knew each other when we were kids!" (Especially after I just got done seeing it masterfully used in Healer.) Heart to Heart didn't need tropes! There are so many amazing places that the current story could have gone to. BUT to have them pile that Hong Do . . . did that! Ugh.



I want to drop Heart to Heart right now. For now I'm calling a break.



Doo Soo and Se Ro! Amazing. Fighting Se Ro! Fighting!

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Still very good, but . . .

To be honest the whole thing with the Chairman seems over done. It's not really a plot line I thought would go past Madame Oh saying she's moving away and gently putting him down.



I enjoy that the storyline is really showing Se Ro off. She's amazing! Instead of staying jealous she befriends Hong Do. She understands that it's bad timing and still wants to try to make it work with Doo Soo. She knows he's the guy she wants.



The reveal about Yi Seok from his therapist is interesting. I also like that he lets Hong Do in. It was a lovely scene.



After that cliffhanger I am super nervous where this show is going to go. The beginning was so rough and it pulled itself together! I don't want to go back into those rough waters again.

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He bit his nose!! Ha-ha!

Yi Seok utilizes his dirty fight skills again!



This is a world wind episode! I really wondered how things would come to light about Hong Do's part time job. Well that was one way to do it.



I also found it interesting how Doo Soo (AKA Detective Jang) was handled. It was this brash way that kind of felt like an end to him and Hong Do. Figured he couldn't wait 7 years. To be honest neither guys are very great. They are both selfish. Doo Soo is no exception. I did like the segue into Doo Soo finally seeing Se Ro. Which is great because Se Ro has developed into a fun character.



Man I didn't think the Chairman liked Hong Do that much! But it's so cute, and sad. I really liked how this episode handled things. After that cliffhanger I must push ahead to the next episode.

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Man fight!

Wow! That man fight was hilarous! Of course Yi Seok would not only bite, but go for the crouch shots. From the fight, to the police breaking it up, the drinks,and then Detective Jang sleeping over. It was hilarious!!



Not to mention that I have respect for Se Ro. What can I say I like a woman who goes after what/whom she wants. Fighting! You'll get your man.



I love that sweet moment in dramas when the leads realize they're true feelings. Not the "I like you", but when they realize that they love that other person. Despite everything they don't want anyone else. Yi Seok was adorable in his moment of realization.



Don't worry about that cliffhanger. I'm pretty sure we all guessed what it was. At least it's cleared up in this episode and it actually helped to move the story and relationships along.



Despite everything I like Yi Seok and I do think he's just what Hong Do needs. By him being this horrible jerk, with a romantic side, she feels the need to defend herself and others going head to head with him. Allowing her to be herself.



An excellent episode. I'm worried how things will turn out with Yi Seok crushing on Hong Do's grandma disguise. Especially now that he's had what looks like a heart attack. What a way to build up the next episode. Especially with what Yi Seok does for Hong Do.

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I'm still holding out hope for Jae Myung!

Wow. They weren't joking about Park Shin Hye finally having a decent kiss. Pinocchio would be worth watching just for this historic moment. Thankfully Pinocchio is a pretty awesome Drama. I love all the little nods to I Hear Your Voice. It's become part of the fun.



I'm gonna guess that an epic love traingle is out of the question. But I do love that the drama isn't teasing us too much.



It was absolute hilatority watching them reasearch and figure out where to caputre video of people slipping. The excitement at capturing people falling in the bad weather made my day. (Wonder what that says about me!) The perfect spot for the report:



"A place where we can capture people making big wipe-outs."



Is it true? Is this a standard story for winter in Seol? Do they capture the big slip every year!! Ha-ha! I love that idea.



But how is she lying by letting people slip? They would have slipped without her being there? So is Pinocchio also a conscious? You hiccup when you lie and feel guilty. But the instant the shots seem morally OK and she "understands" she can do it. Muddy. Besides she keeps hiccupping until she retracts her statement and tells the truth. So who knows the rules! Since Pinocchio Syndrome is a fake thing I'll let it slide. Besides it is fun.



That ending though! It was crazy going from slip and fall to that. I'm rooting for you Jae Myung. Maybe he didn't do what they want us to believe he did. And he still has a chance to redeem himself. It's heart breaking watching Jae Myung and Dal Po's interactions. There's still hope!



What an amazing episode it really got me laughing, but still managed to pack all the feels in an emotional punch.

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I still gloated. Dal Po was a butt, and needed a reality check.

Yeah, I still gloated. Even after that beautiful scene where Dal Po has to come face to face with his own words. I like that realized that his rudeness to In Ha was what have been directed to him.



For someone who has grown up with In Ha he should have known her integrity to the truth is powerful. As a youth dealing with peer pressure she never bowed down.



Then of course In Ha has to ruin it. Giving him a clue about the mistake on the scoop.



I loved that the YGN head news guy said not to focus on ratings and competition. That's what led to their mistake. They need to do better on reporting the truth. The commentary on how competing for viewers affects the news is awesome. I've noticed it on our network news. The same stories, but all with different variations. The truth seems like a second thought.



Dal Po learning his lesson was nice. Despite what happened to him he treated the news like a joke. Guess he was just to full of himself to realize that he could easily become like the people he despises.



But then this episode took my righteous gloating away. In Ha stands up for herself about Dal Po's cruel words. It was nice. He learned his lesson.



This episode was filled with the obligatory cold and romance moment. Lots of cute romance moments between In Ha and Dal Po. Honestly I really want to know more about the second lead Bum Jo. I know he'll probably never be a real contender. But I'm fascinated by him and his mother.



This episode was teasing us about Jae Myung. I felt so worried. The boy is good. And in his rage he may have acted too rashly. Vengeance can be all consuming. The whole time it's teased that the officer investigating the case thinks something is up. That ending packed quite the punch. Not only that but I'm worried about what Jae Myung might do to In Ha now that he's gone down the rabbit hole.



Overall I like how this epsidoe reflects on peoples' nature and how important it is to get the truth before spreading lies. That no one should be callouse, epsecially those already tossing stones. Well done.

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It doesn't mean that Dal Po wasn't a jerk!

What In Ha should say is that he's the reason she wanted to be a reporter. AND he's the reason she had to go work for her mother. -_- stick it to him.



So I'm wondering if they want the newbies to act like Kalinda from The Goodwife? Find out the story and do whatever possible to dig up the information and video/pictures of the incident? After all what she is doing is investigating!



The betting was hilarious. That's why I was dying for In Ha to win the whole time. But the only one who thought of recording with their phone was Dal Po. Pshh. Like he would have been the only one to think of it. How tiring. There's making the male lead look good, and then there is just stupid writing.



Why can't the female lead ever think outside the box. Why does the main male lead always have to win? It's tiring.



But then In Ha starts thinking and hiccupping! There's a bright light of hope! Of course it all ends in a cliffhanger so we don't know if she pulls it off!



On a side not I did like that another character from the past joins us, but as a police detective! What a fun twist. I want to meet his wife soooooooo bad.

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I want to believe that she's his sister . . . but that doesn't look like her hair.

Hmm. That was boys on the playground stupid. Taking a picture and telling her she looked like a monkeys butt. Constantly telling her she's ugly. But oh, he comments that at least her eyes are pretty. Pathetic, but it fits his character. Of course Yi Seok had to run after her to give her a hug. I give him props in admitting that he's a jerk and none of it will last. In the end he will hurt her. "That's the kind of guy I am."



It hit me that they said Hong Do could cover up her blushing with makeup, but for her it won't work because mentally she she needs it covered up by solid things. But she does her make up as on old woman and is fine. Can't she done any mask using makeup? I'm curious. Maybe it's just because the love for her grandmother gives her strength.



I enjoy that Doo Soo stated that by not knowing who he liked, he was a fool. It was sweet that he's willing to wait for her. After all she waited how long for him. But she grieved for him, and I know no matter how many sweet moments they have the time has passed.



This was a bit of a slow episode, but it does well. Yi Seok is learning how to be empathetic to his clients. I liked that Hong Do smacked him down. It's a shame she can't see her pluses, but at least she has the courage to to tell Ye Seok when he's a jerk. She also had the strength to pick one guy, and tell the other where her heart was. I enjoy that kind of strength in my lead.



With that cliffhanger I'm curious what has hap pend and what will happen.

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Be safe teacher!

Nope it did not take long for Moon Shik to connect the dots. Poor Healer. For the love of a woman!



What a ride I like that Yeong Shin almost figures it out. But is loyal to her man. Ha-ha!



But I think it's finally getting to that time. Everyone else is figuring out who he is, it's about time! I'm dying for Yeong Shin's reactions.



Also I'm baffled by Mono Ho. I don't think he had a hand in what happened. Is his guilt only from digging into the truth and staying quiet?



Great buildup! It's so well orchestrated. I love that Myung Hee is starting to come into the present. Her faith in Moon Shik is shaken. All I can say be safe teacher Yeong Jae! Kick butt.

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Oh, no!

Oh, no! I did not want things to go that way for Dal Po's brother. Jae Myung you sweet, sweet man. I really hope you didn't do what I thought you did! Maybe the first part was an accident when he confronted them. Maybe. Cruel drama to play with my feelings this way.



Cruel Dal Po! The boy has lived with In Ha for most of his life, he should be able to see her. I'm disgusted by what he did to her and I'm really ticked off that he claims to like her. When at any provocation he only sees her as her mother. Ugh. I get that he was riled up from what he just saw. But still.



And I'm wondering if this love triangle will be more of the love and the friend? Honestly at this point I can't seeing it be as intense as I Hear Your Voice's triangle. Bum Jo is so adorable! Ah!!



Events are unfolding fast and I'm loving it. I'm curious if the first story In Ha and Dal Po will work on is going to be one involving his brother? Or if they'll do a few smaller stories and work up to it? It's going to be painful waiting for the two brothers to reunite.

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