Male makeover. Be still my heart.
Speaking of hearts, that scene between Dal Po and "father" was moving. I knew! He knew! I love the confession and adore him and Dal Po together.
Well I'm confused by what this love triangle will reveal. Bum Jo is a nutcase! But he's so cute and I couldn't help smiling when ever he was on screen. Especially during the "tests". It doesn't hurt that his mother and him are clearly warm people. But if he already knows she likes someone else? Like I said I'm very interested in how this will reveal itself. Maybe it's not even a love triangle.
This episode was pow-pow-powerful! I was having so much fun! The tests to become the new reporters were amazing. Of course Dal Po's story had to work it's way into it, and when it did it packed a wallop. I was a bit disturbed by Dal Po's misplaces anger yet again. But I thought In Ha was amazing in this episode. Though I am annoyed that she ran out instead of standing strong. But that's all minor.
Because this episode rocked! I had a smile through most of it, and then the powerful drama moments were perfect. It's also nice that the plot is not slowing down, and the official word on what happened to Dal Po's dad is making it's way out. Who knows if the truth will be revealed, or twisted again to suit the needs of the media.
It's episode 4, and while I knew from the get go, I'll make the official call that this is a drama I want to see to the end.
Speaking of hearts, that scene between Dal Po and "father" was moving. I knew! He knew! I love the confession and adore him and Dal Po together.
Well I'm confused by what this love triangle will reveal. Bum Jo is a nutcase! But he's so cute and I couldn't help smiling when ever he was on screen. Especially during the "tests". It doesn't hurt that his mother and him are clearly warm people. But if he already knows she likes someone else? Like I said I'm very interested in how this will reveal itself. Maybe it's not even a love triangle.
This episode was pow-pow-powerful! I was having so much fun! The tests to become the new reporters were amazing. Of course Dal Po's story had to work it's way into it, and when it did it packed a wallop. I was a bit disturbed by Dal Po's misplaces anger yet again. But I thought In Ha was amazing in this episode. Though I am annoyed that she ran out instead of standing strong. But that's all minor.
Because this episode rocked! I had a smile through most of it, and then the powerful drama moments were perfect. It's also nice that the plot is not slowing down, and the official word on what happened to Dal Po's dad is making it's way out. Who knows if the truth will be revealed, or twisted again to suit the needs of the media.
It's episode 4, and while I knew from the get go, I'll make the official call that this is a drama I want to see to the end.
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OK, most people aren't going to know what Pinocchio syndrome is, just like they don't know what a lot of diseases/syndromes are. (Yes, I'm aware that Pinocchio Syndrome is not real and made up for the purposes of this show. But we're pretending.) There' a lot of ways around lying. Such as that interview to become a reporter. She could have just said she was calling about making reservations for people who smoked. It wasn't' a lie because that is what she was doing for the story. Simple. Or she could have been more elaborate and said she was calling for someone else about reservations. Because she was. It's silly. But I think it's a fun prop for this show.
My other issue is how Dal Po came to arrive at the conclusion that he wants to become a reporter. Why not help In Ha achieve her dreams? Why wouldn't a studio think it awesome to have reporter who couldn't lie? It's like a gimmick? Trust our news, our reporter can't lie! See gimmick. Sold.
OK. I'm done. Because I really enjoyed this episode.
It's hitting all the emotional buttons. From the truth of In Ha's mom finally revealing itself to her. Though I'm sure she knew something was up. She was probably more upset with herself then her mother. To the amazing interactions between In Ha and Dal Po. They not only have chemistry, but they're so easy with each other. I love that In Ha doesn't see Dal Po as a love interest. She does truly think of him as her Uncle. But then I love how Dal Po keeps up the act of just being an uncle, and hiding his pining for In Ha.
What will her father do? He's added up all the fact. Will the mysterious fake mom texter be a contender for her affection once he meets his Pinocchio girl? (What an adorable rich mom!! She's cute. Not evil.) And I only mention wanting a love triangle because it's obvious with dramas anymore, and this is the people who brought us the love triangle from I Hear Your Voice. Um, how could I not be excited about that.
All these weaving stories! How many brush ins will the Dal Po and his brother have before they meet? Will the brother solve the mystery of their father and the true events. How will all this characters meet and interact with out knowing? It's just an amazing setup and I love it. While I'm not overly thrilled about Dal Po becoming a reporter, I will hold back my reservations. Things are adding up nicely and I do love the idea of Dal Po getting his revenge by becoming a reporter. It's kind of cool.
My other issue is how Dal Po came to arrive at the conclusion that he wants to become a reporter. Why not help In Ha achieve her dreams? Why wouldn't a studio think it awesome to have reporter who couldn't lie? It's like a gimmick? Trust our news, our reporter can't lie! See gimmick. Sold.
OK. I'm done. Because I really enjoyed this episode.
It's hitting all the emotional buttons. From the truth of In Ha's mom finally revealing itself to her. Though I'm sure she knew something was up. She was probably more upset with herself then her mother. To the amazing interactions between In Ha and Dal Po. They not only have chemistry, but they're so easy with each other. I love that In Ha doesn't see Dal Po as a love interest. She does truly think of him as her Uncle. But then I love how Dal Po keeps up the act of just being an uncle, and hiding his pining for In Ha.
What will her father do? He's added up all the fact. Will the mysterious fake mom texter be a contender for her affection once he meets his Pinocchio girl? (What an adorable rich mom!! She's cute. Not evil.) And I only mention wanting a love triangle because it's obvious with dramas anymore, and this is the people who brought us the love triangle from I Hear Your Voice. Um, how could I not be excited about that.
All these weaving stories! How many brush ins will the Dal Po and his brother have before they meet? Will the brother solve the mystery of their father and the true events. How will all this characters meet and interact with out knowing? It's just an amazing setup and I love it. While I'm not overly thrilled about Dal Po becoming a reporter, I will hold back my reservations. Things are adding up nicely and I do love the idea of Dal Po getting his revenge by becoming a reporter. It's kind of cool.
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Ha-ha! I loved that little nod to I Hear Your Voice! It was excellent. I'm seeing a lot of similarities in the story telling, but there's enough difference to set them apart. The writers definitely know how to setup and give backstories well. It's all so magical.
It's funny how dramas like their smart guys, even if they're pretending to be dumb. It's hilarious, and at least the reason why he was pretending was sweet. It was even sweeter when the reveal for why he even wanted to go on the show in the first place was revealed. Yeah. This one is going to have me swooning.
I like the idea that not only will Pinocchio address bad News reporting, but how rumors can blow up. The media and rumors they go hand in hand, sadly that includes news reporting. Hopefully like in this episode we'll get to see some of the positive sides of TV/news. From the setup I'm really curious as to where the writers will take this.
While I had no doubt from the scene in the first episode about Ha Myung/Dal Po's dad's fate, it was nice to get some confirmation. Though I think there would have been no body . . . but at least this way there's a chance to find it and prove him innocent. Here's hoping. It still baffles me that Dal Po's dad would be considered a criminal. Why would his other fellow firefighters not speak up, or others who knew him? Why would they not question the "witness". Witnesses who's stories would fall apart upon any decent investigation (maybe Pinocchio is going to deal with bad investigating in the justice system? Hm? ^_-). And why would they assume a man that was in the heart of that would survive when none did not? It's disgusting. But it still doesn't detract from the awesomeness of this drama?
After all what drama doesn't have some blind spots in it's story. I love how well Pinocchio is setting up its characters and story. I feel invested in the out come. It's a great blend of drama, romance, sweetness, comedy, and I feel revenge . . . maybe. I feel like Ha Myung/Dal Po, or his brother--but more his brother--will need it. Endless possibilities. I'm off to watch the next one!
(How cute was that cone hat scene? Come on. >_<)
It's funny how dramas like their smart guys, even if they're pretending to be dumb. It's hilarious, and at least the reason why he was pretending was sweet. It was even sweeter when the reveal for why he even wanted to go on the show in the first place was revealed. Yeah. This one is going to have me swooning.
I like the idea that not only will Pinocchio address bad News reporting, but how rumors can blow up. The media and rumors they go hand in hand, sadly that includes news reporting. Hopefully like in this episode we'll get to see some of the positive sides of TV/news. From the setup I'm really curious as to where the writers will take this.
While I had no doubt from the scene in the first episode about Ha Myung/Dal Po's dad's fate, it was nice to get some confirmation. Though I think there would have been no body . . . but at least this way there's a chance to find it and prove him innocent. Here's hoping. It still baffles me that Dal Po's dad would be considered a criminal. Why would his other fellow firefighters not speak up, or others who knew him? Why would they not question the "witness". Witnesses who's stories would fall apart upon any decent investigation (maybe Pinocchio is going to deal with bad investigating in the justice system? Hm? ^_-). And why would they assume a man that was in the heart of that would survive when none did not? It's disgusting. But it still doesn't detract from the awesomeness of this drama?
After all what drama doesn't have some blind spots in it's story. I love how well Pinocchio is setting up its characters and story. I feel invested in the out come. It's a great blend of drama, romance, sweetness, comedy, and I feel revenge . . . maybe. I feel like Ha Myung/Dal Po, or his brother--but more his brother--will need it. Endless possibilities. I'm off to watch the next one!
(How cute was that cone hat scene? Come on. >_<)
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Interesting. So I Hear Your Voice was a commentary on how the law can be twisted and used against the hones and innocent. Now Pinocchio is showing how the media can easily spread false lies, not check for solid facts, and basically can be nothing but lies. How people can just be in a frenzy to believe anything. Though I find it hard to believe that no one else heard the commands and that in a fire crew they wouldn't tell EVERYONE why they were going into an unsafe building. Sure. But it wouldn't be a drama with out forgetting common sense. Or the common practices of fire fighting apparently.
Also, I like how Dal Po is playing the game show and the flashback occur. I'm sensing some Slum Dog Millionaire inspirations. Some how it works. It baffles me how despite flashbacks this first episode is a rush.
I'm already interested in the story and characters! Yeah to another strong willed/minded female lead. If I'm right about this show being a commentary on the News and I'm wondering how Pinocchio will progress. At least that this point it seems like I get to enjoy watching Lee Jong Suk in another great drama. (Knock on wood.)
Also, I like how Dal Po is playing the game show and the flashback occur. I'm sensing some Slum Dog Millionaire inspirations. Some how it works. It baffles me how despite flashbacks this first episode is a rush.
I'm already interested in the story and characters! Yeah to another strong willed/minded female lead. If I'm right about this show being a commentary on the News and I'm wondering how Pinocchio will progress. At least that this point it seems like I get to enjoy watching Lee Jong Suk in another great drama. (Knock on wood.)
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Birth of a Beauty Episode 10
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Apparently it was bad acting. Because Sa Ra is all a flutter. (Warning this is basically a chain of thought as I watched this episode.)
Holy shit! A red carpet for her classical music even! But she aint' classy! So she falls asleep.But I found it annoying that she couldn't understand how great it was that he wanted to celebrate her. (Though I can't complain, that buy 1 get 1 free "almost free" bit was hilarious!) At first I thought they were saying she was so used to giving and being frugal about things pertaining to her, that she didn't know how to react. But then she was so happy to get flowers from a stranger . . .
I have a feeling something bad/rude is going to happen to Tae Hee because of Sa Ra. I mean she's arguing that they can't be together because legally she's still married. She's not reported dead, but missing. But her husband tried to kill her. Forget about legally married or not. I think higher powers will understand and push that divorce on through. It bothers me that she thinks Tae Hee will not like her becaue he only sees Sa Ra. And he doesn't realize that he likes Sa Ra and - because she is - no matter what! Ugh. (OK, I guess self hypnotizing she issue. Because that's legit.)
After basically dumping him, she tells me to hold her hand. Sa Ra. Stupid. But now she sees how sweet he is. Well this show is running me through the mill. But at least that ending is sweet.
I feel like Sa Ra and Tae Hee are going to be blinded sided. At the very least they're enemies are gearing up and are know who to have in there sights. Chae Yeon seems to be the scariest one of them. She really can't see how what was done to Sa Ra was wrong. It's scary.
Overall this episode kept me laughing. Sa Ra and Tae Hee are so cute. While this was definitely light on revenge, and all the bad guys are getting out and safe. I know things are going to hit the fan soon. Especially if they decided to meet out punishment in the last few episodes. So far the show has been able to keep track of it's craziness. Let's hope it can continue.
Holy shit! A red carpet for her classical music even! But she aint' classy! So she falls asleep.But I found it annoying that she couldn't understand how great it was that he wanted to celebrate her. (Though I can't complain, that buy 1 get 1 free "almost free" bit was hilarious!) At first I thought they were saying she was so used to giving and being frugal about things pertaining to her, that she didn't know how to react. But then she was so happy to get flowers from a stranger . . .
I have a feeling something bad/rude is going to happen to Tae Hee because of Sa Ra. I mean she's arguing that they can't be together because legally she's still married. She's not reported dead, but missing. But her husband tried to kill her. Forget about legally married or not. I think higher powers will understand and push that divorce on through. It bothers me that she thinks Tae Hee will not like her becaue he only sees Sa Ra. And he doesn't realize that he likes Sa Ra and - because she is - no matter what! Ugh. (OK, I guess self hypnotizing she issue. Because that's legit.)
After basically dumping him, she tells me to hold her hand. Sa Ra. Stupid. But now she sees how sweet he is. Well this show is running me through the mill. But at least that ending is sweet.
I feel like Sa Ra and Tae Hee are going to be blinded sided. At the very least they're enemies are gearing up and are know who to have in there sights. Chae Yeon seems to be the scariest one of them. She really can't see how what was done to Sa Ra was wrong. It's scary.
Overall this episode kept me laughing. Sa Ra and Tae Hee are so cute. While this was definitely light on revenge, and all the bad guys are getting out and safe. I know things are going to hit the fan soon. Especially if they decided to meet out punishment in the last few episodes. So far the show has been able to keep track of it's craziness. Let's hope it can continue.
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Birth of a Beauty Episode 9
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Wow, it has been over a year since I've watched this drama! But I fell right into Birth of a Beauty again. (Though my individual reviews helped smooth out some bumps.) Part of my reason for holding off was every time I went to start up BoaB again I thought it would be too much. But apparently I love crazy shows. Because I fell right into BoaB.
Kang Joon did get the flashing lights of justice, but I'm wondering how long it will stick. It didn't feel permanent. Plus, I have a feeling he will be out of jail for what is about to happen. Sa Ra's justice is meted out, maybe not fully finished. But she should be totally scared about what Chae Yeon is going to do. I'd be petrified if I knew my new wife was the one I had had an affair with, and KNEW I had disposed of my previous wife! Scary. But he just thinks he can steam roll her. Chae Yeon is quite smart and now that she's figured out hwo Sa Ra is I'm wondering how this is going to affect things. She wants her own vengeance. The fact that she can't see what Sa Ra is doing has right, is even creepier.
Chae Yeon now that her brother is outed makes me even more nervous. Because Chae Yeon might just be the most formidable foe!
The winner plot is coming into focus and I really like how Sa Ra comes on board for it. I knew she couldn't not help Tae Hee. Though in this episode I felt like a lot of their actions were sloppy. They're starting to leave a trail and as Tae Hee finally came out as the lost grandson that makes me super nervous. Min Hyeok has an interest in Sa Ra, and I have no doubt that this guy takes what he wants.
Tae Hee is so much fun. I think it's adorable watching him be so flustered about Sa Ra. The ending was amazing. But I'm not sure if Sa Ra is going to go with it. She still has things to do. But I know she likes Tae Hee. At least her reaction didn't look stunned, more annoyed. (I'm wondering if that's how she's supposed to look? Or slightly bad acting?)
Anywho I am so excited for the Winner plot to start up, and how things are going to progress with Chae Yeon knowing who Sa Ra is. Will she work against her brother? A man who looked out for her and loved her. I feel bad for Tae Hee It's been interesting watching him react to Chae Yeon's actions. I'm waiting for the big splash. At this point things can start to go really wrong for Sa Ra and Tae Hee. I really want to see them continuing plotting and succeeding! Vengeance! Yeah!
Kang Joon did get the flashing lights of justice, but I'm wondering how long it will stick. It didn't feel permanent. Plus, I have a feeling he will be out of jail for what is about to happen. Sa Ra's justice is meted out, maybe not fully finished. But she should be totally scared about what Chae Yeon is going to do. I'd be petrified if I knew my new wife was the one I had had an affair with, and KNEW I had disposed of my previous wife! Scary. But he just thinks he can steam roll her. Chae Yeon is quite smart and now that she's figured out hwo Sa Ra is I'm wondering how this is going to affect things. She wants her own vengeance. The fact that she can't see what Sa Ra is doing has right, is even creepier.
Chae Yeon now that her brother is outed makes me even more nervous. Because Chae Yeon might just be the most formidable foe!
The winner plot is coming into focus and I really like how Sa Ra comes on board for it. I knew she couldn't not help Tae Hee. Though in this episode I felt like a lot of their actions were sloppy. They're starting to leave a trail and as Tae Hee finally came out as the lost grandson that makes me super nervous. Min Hyeok has an interest in Sa Ra, and I have no doubt that this guy takes what he wants.
Tae Hee is so much fun. I think it's adorable watching him be so flustered about Sa Ra. The ending was amazing. But I'm not sure if Sa Ra is going to go with it. She still has things to do. But I know she likes Tae Hee. At least her reaction didn't look stunned, more annoyed. (I'm wondering if that's how she's supposed to look? Or slightly bad acting?)
Anywho I am so excited for the Winner plot to start up, and how things are going to progress with Chae Yeon knowing who Sa Ra is. Will she work against her brother? A man who looked out for her and loved her. I feel bad for Tae Hee It's been interesting watching him react to Chae Yeon's actions. I'm waiting for the big splash. At this point things can start to go really wrong for Sa Ra and Tae Hee. I really want to see them continuing plotting and succeeding! Vengeance! Yeah!
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Heart to Heart Episode 7
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The writer really have hit they're stride here. This episode really made my emotions go-go-go-go! The best part is they're the warm and fuzzy kind. Because this isn't just a warm and fuzzy romance. No. It's a warm and fuzzy love triangle! Wowza!
It does bother me a bit that Doo Soo broke of his engagement that fast! Only after realizing he had for Hong Do. But he still was leading that poor girl on, it's probably the pressure from his family to get married. But still, I can't deny that watching him confess to Hong Do makes my heart all a flutter. Finally Hong Do gets what she deserves.
Which is sad because it's too late. Which isn't sad, because watching Yi Seok embrace is emotions towards Hong Do is a lovely thing. From his joy at seeing her care, to be jealous of her budding romance with Doo Soo. Yet again I am on the side of the jerk character, but in drama land they're never just jerks. In the case of this episode and the last it's been great diving into Yi Seok and really getting to know him.
The plot is thickening and I really love how the tragic pasts are working the story. Heart to Heart is already turning into a favorite at this point. And this episode had some of the best music worked into it! Well done, it only made the emotions more intense. Another amazing cliffhanger, the emotional kind!
It does bother me a bit that Doo Soo broke of his engagement that fast! Only after realizing he had for Hong Do. But he still was leading that poor girl on, it's probably the pressure from his family to get married. But still, I can't deny that watching him confess to Hong Do makes my heart all a flutter. Finally Hong Do gets what she deserves.
Which is sad because it's too late. Which isn't sad, because watching Yi Seok embrace is emotions towards Hong Do is a lovely thing. From his joy at seeing her care, to be jealous of her budding romance with Doo Soo. Yet again I am on the side of the jerk character, but in drama land they're never just jerks. In the case of this episode and the last it's been great diving into Yi Seok and really getting to know him.
The plot is thickening and I really love how the tragic pasts are working the story. Heart to Heart is already turning into a favorite at this point. And this episode had some of the best music worked into it! Well done, it only made the emotions more intense. Another amazing cliffhanger, the emotional kind!
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Heart to Heart Episode 6
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Love how Heart to Heart isn't wasting time. At least when the characters make a decisions.
Hong Do is an amazingly realized lead. Despite her fears she can still say, "Hey the guy I've been in love with and idolizing is engaged to be married. Maybe it's time I move on and heal for myself." I also like that she isn't afraid to make decisions in other parts of her life. Her "damages" don't make her weak, nor a doormat.
Both the male leads are interesting. They're both flawed. One waited 7 years before really doing anything, Doo Soo. I love that Yi Seok points it out: "You had her to yourself for 7 years and you didn't make a move. You don't want her, but you don't want anyone else to have her." (Paraphrasing there.)
While Yi Seok is fearless. He realizes something is between them. Whatever it is he wants to find out. He's amazing, even while moving Hong Do enough to choke that fool out!
Excellent episode and I like seeing more about each character. The p[acing is finally just right and I look forward to how the plots align. Not to mention when Yi Seok finds out that Hong Do is the old grandma working with this grandfather!
Hong Do is an amazingly realized lead. Despite her fears she can still say, "Hey the guy I've been in love with and idolizing is engaged to be married. Maybe it's time I move on and heal for myself." I also like that she isn't afraid to make decisions in other parts of her life. Her "damages" don't make her weak, nor a doormat.
Both the male leads are interesting. They're both flawed. One waited 7 years before really doing anything, Doo Soo. I love that Yi Seok points it out: "You had her to yourself for 7 years and you didn't make a move. You don't want her, but you don't want anyone else to have her." (Paraphrasing there.)
While Yi Seok is fearless. He realizes something is between them. Whatever it is he wants to find out. He's amazing, even while moving Hong Do enough to choke that fool out!
Excellent episode and I like seeing more about each character. The p[acing is finally just right and I look forward to how the plots align. Not to mention when Yi Seok finds out that Hong Do is the old grandma working with this grandfather!
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Heart to Heart Episode 5
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The writers of this show are finally finding their pacing, and I think they know what they want to do with the story now.
But let's be honest, no one cares about that. Not after episode 4's amazing cliffhanger.
Well it plays out my dear drama fans, and it's delish! Not to mention that it doesn't skirt around the issue of Hong Do and Yi Seok actions. They have an adult conversation about it at one point. I also love how I can now see some great points about Yi Seok. He's frank and he's not going to lie to himself and others.
Unlike Doo Soo who I don't think is the "right" guy anymore. I feel like he knew Hong Do liked him this whole time. How could he not? So now that she might be coming out into the world, and moving her attentions away from him he's worried about losing her. But I think THIS episode cliffhanger is giving him a chance to step it up. Will he see that Yi Seok is good for her?
This episode has also done a wonderful job of building Hong Do's character up. She's amazing and I'm rooting for her. Not to mention that this episode also helps to flesh out the chemistry between Hong Do and Yi Seok. I could actually see them as a couple. Plus, with the writing and story finally fleshing out I think Heart to Heart could really turn into an amazing show. Especially as the side character become more involved and developed. (The gardner and Yi Seok's therapist friend anyone? I'm shipping that!)
But let's be honest, no one cares about that. Not after episode 4's amazing cliffhanger.
Well it plays out my dear drama fans, and it's delish! Not to mention that it doesn't skirt around the issue of Hong Do and Yi Seok actions. They have an adult conversation about it at one point. I also love how I can now see some great points about Yi Seok. He's frank and he's not going to lie to himself and others.
Unlike Doo Soo who I don't think is the "right" guy anymore. I feel like he knew Hong Do liked him this whole time. How could he not? So now that she might be coming out into the world, and moving her attentions away from him he's worried about losing her. But I think THIS episode cliffhanger is giving him a chance to step it up. Will he see that Yi Seok is good for her?
This episode has also done a wonderful job of building Hong Do's character up. She's amazing and I'm rooting for her. Not to mention that this episode also helps to flesh out the chemistry between Hong Do and Yi Seok. I could actually see them as a couple. Plus, with the writing and story finally fleshing out I think Heart to Heart could really turn into an amazing show. Especially as the side character become more involved and developed. (The gardner and Yi Seok's therapist friend anyone? I'm shipping that!)
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Heart to Heart Episode 4
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That's an episode ender. One I won't be forgetting anytime soon. Speaking of time I think I'm in love with how the writers aren't wasting any of it. They are moving this story along. Though the lapse of time and days is . . . strange. Not to mention at the beginning when I thought she was just having fantasies at the start of each episode, and now I'm wondering if it's turned to flashes of the future? As in what each episodes ending will look at the start of the next episode? Huh. Strange.
Short musing: it's hard to tell how much time has passed.
Still I enjoy immensely how much the plot is moving. I love that now they've cast doubts on how I feel about Doo Soo. The man is engaged? WTF?! Why would he be so cruel as to lead Hong Do on. He's not a dualt he new why she was doing that. It did help to bring her out of her fears. But still.
This was a great episode of reveals. Finally we hear about Hong Do's grandma, and it's heart breaking. But we also get a peak into Yi Seok and his family, and I can understand why he's so emotionally detached.
The ending puzzles me. While it also get's my heart racing! At this point if they try to sell it as an act of "love" I couldn't by it. But I think it's the start of love, and I'm curious as to how things will be handled between the characters from here.
Short musing: it's hard to tell how much time has passed.
Still I enjoy immensely how much the plot is moving. I love that now they've cast doubts on how I feel about Doo Soo. The man is engaged? WTF?! Why would he be so cruel as to lead Hong Do on. He's not a dualt he new why she was doing that. It did help to bring her out of her fears. But still.
This was a great episode of reveals. Finally we hear about Hong Do's grandma, and it's heart breaking. But we also get a peak into Yi Seok and his family, and I can understand why he's so emotionally detached.
The ending puzzles me. While it also get's my heart racing! At this point if they try to sell it as an act of "love" I couldn't by it. But I think it's the start of love, and I'm curious as to how things will be handled between the characters from here.
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Heart to Heart Episode 3
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This episode clicked with me. Maybe because I'm so used to having so much back story and the outrageous pace--and then drag--of other dramas. Heart to Heart's story is relaxed, and I'm finally loving the slow reveal of information.
Already Hong Do has been having sessions with Yi Seok, even if she hasn't fully realized it. Yi Seok's pushy rudeness is something that she can't help reacting to. Even with her anthrophobia she still needs to stand up for herself. The actress playing Hong Do has been a favorite of mine for a while and I love how she's portraying Hong Do. Hong Do's personality isn't ditzy or stupid, she's a very smart woman and it's such a treat to have this type of female lead.
While I still dislike Yi Seok Hong Do is making me see him more. Plus you can't be completely annoyed by Yi Seok, at least he's willing to admit when he has flaws. And when she calls him out on certain things he never denies it.
Hong Do and Doo Soo are adorable together. Doo Soo is amazing. I love what he's willing to do for her so that they can interact just a little. Though clearly Hong Do needs someone to be aggressive to over come her fears. And I love the ending and I wondered if Yi Seok new that she would "slip" up and say what she did? Either way another fabulous ending.
(Side note, is Hong Do not working now? Because Yi Seok barely decided to pay her in the from of sessions? Hmmm. And I've started to grow found of Hong Do's fantasies. They're so cute. But I hope they keep them down to a minimum like they did for this episode.)
Already Hong Do has been having sessions with Yi Seok, even if she hasn't fully realized it. Yi Seok's pushy rudeness is something that she can't help reacting to. Even with her anthrophobia she still needs to stand up for herself. The actress playing Hong Do has been a favorite of mine for a while and I love how she's portraying Hong Do. Hong Do's personality isn't ditzy or stupid, she's a very smart woman and it's such a treat to have this type of female lead.
While I still dislike Yi Seok Hong Do is making me see him more. Plus you can't be completely annoyed by Yi Seok, at least he's willing to admit when he has flaws. And when she calls him out on certain things he never denies it.
Hong Do and Doo Soo are adorable together. Doo Soo is amazing. I love what he's willing to do for her so that they can interact just a little. Though clearly Hong Do needs someone to be aggressive to over come her fears. And I love the ending and I wondered if Yi Seok new that she would "slip" up and say what she did? Either way another fabulous ending.
(Side note, is Hong Do not working now? Because Yi Seok barely decided to pay her in the from of sessions? Hmmm. And I've started to grow found of Hong Do's fantasies. They're so cute. But I hope they keep them down to a minimum like they did for this episode.)
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Heart to Heart Episode 2
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Wow, even though episode 2 turned out to be weak the music is fantastic. Where I feel like the writing is failing to convey the emotion, the music more then makes up for it.
I will give it to this episode for answering some questions about Hong Do. Makeup can cover up her blushing but her anthrophobia (yeah I remembered it!) is a lot more complicated then that. It also tickles me that by hiding behind her helmet, umbrella, and whatever she's currently trying to cover herself up with, she's only make people look at her more. It fascinates me how irrational it is, and I'm very excited to see how Yi Seok will help her heal.
It's funny. Usually I enjoy it when a show doesn't spend so much time on flashbacks, but now I'd even take those. Because there's no back story to help flesh out the characters. While admire the series starting from present and going forward there's a huge disconnect. I don't care for most of the characters and it annoys me that apparently one of the cops farting issues is most likely going to be an ongoing gag. There's time to work fart jokes in, but not to establish the characters. And at this point there's not too many core ones so it shouldn't be hard.
Heart to Heart has tons of potential. So far it's just not taking off, everything is ready to be shaped into an excellent story. Plus, the actors here are pretty awesome. Especially Choi Kang Hee, who plays Hong Do. The last scene of this episode was so moving. Her expression and the emotions were overwhelming. When the writers aren't tossing in fart jokes the humor is pretty awesome, being both weird and clever at times, and there's powerful emotional scenes that promise that Heart to Heart really could be amazing.
I will give it to this episode for answering some questions about Hong Do. Makeup can cover up her blushing but her anthrophobia (yeah I remembered it!) is a lot more complicated then that. It also tickles me that by hiding behind her helmet, umbrella, and whatever she's currently trying to cover herself up with, she's only make people look at her more. It fascinates me how irrational it is, and I'm very excited to see how Yi Seok will help her heal.
It's funny. Usually I enjoy it when a show doesn't spend so much time on flashbacks, but now I'd even take those. Because there's no back story to help flesh out the characters. While admire the series starting from present and going forward there's a huge disconnect. I don't care for most of the characters and it annoys me that apparently one of the cops farting issues is most likely going to be an ongoing gag. There's time to work fart jokes in, but not to establish the characters. And at this point there's not too many core ones so it shouldn't be hard.
Heart to Heart has tons of potential. So far it's just not taking off, everything is ready to be shaped into an excellent story. Plus, the actors here are pretty awesome. Especially Choi Kang Hee, who plays Hong Do. The last scene of this episode was so moving. Her expression and the emotions were overwhelming. When the writers aren't tossing in fart jokes the humor is pretty awesome, being both weird and clever at times, and there's powerful emotional scenes that promise that Heart to Heart really could be amazing.
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Heart to Heart Episode 1
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It's a real treat when a story comes full circle. A man saving a women from committing suicide soon fines him self at the same spot. It's a treat, though I find it strange how comedic both cases of suicide attempts were. Especially his . . . but I won't spoil anything more.
Heart to Heart would have impressed me more but scenes cut in and out abruptly. Mucking things up pretty bad into a sloppy mess and taking me out of the story. Thankfully the story isn't too ambitious in the first episode.
I do like all of the actors introduces so far, and it's clear that I'm going to be rooting for the "second male lead", Doo Soo. And no it's not because he is a freaking-heart-throb-of-epic-proportions, his character is genuinely the better guy at this point. The first male lead, Yi Seok, is horrible and completely unlikable. And I have a hard time believing any amount of writing will fix that in a 16 episode time span. Especially since Doo Soo and female lead, Hong Do, have history. Er, kind of.
Hong Do captivates me. From her unstoppable blushing, her social phobias (I know there's an official term for it that they use), cooking, and her love of books. She clicked with me and I'm looking forward to getting to know her. I enjoyed at the beginning that both Hong Do and Yi Seok's childhoods and growing up are put side by side together so we can get an idea that way.
Because nothing else is given. Such as why does Hong Do dress up as an old woman to work? Her blush doesn't show then, why can't she wear makeup at other times then? Hmmm? This episode does more for Yi Seok then Hong Do. Here's hoping that the next one will be more enlightening, AKA better writing. Overall I love the tone of Heart to Heart, it's very compelling and while the story is barely taking off here it has caught my attention.
Heart to Heart would have impressed me more but scenes cut in and out abruptly. Mucking things up pretty bad into a sloppy mess and taking me out of the story. Thankfully the story isn't too ambitious in the first episode.
I do like all of the actors introduces so far, and it's clear that I'm going to be rooting for the "second male lead", Doo Soo. And no it's not because he is a freaking-heart-throb-of-epic-proportions, his character is genuinely the better guy at this point. The first male lead, Yi Seok, is horrible and completely unlikable. And I have a hard time believing any amount of writing will fix that in a 16 episode time span. Especially since Doo Soo and female lead, Hong Do, have history. Er, kind of.
Hong Do captivates me. From her unstoppable blushing, her social phobias (I know there's an official term for it that they use), cooking, and her love of books. She clicked with me and I'm looking forward to getting to know her. I enjoyed at the beginning that both Hong Do and Yi Seok's childhoods and growing up are put side by side together so we can get an idea that way.
Because nothing else is given. Such as why does Hong Do dress up as an old woman to work? Her blush doesn't show then, why can't she wear makeup at other times then? Hmmm? This episode does more for Yi Seok then Hong Do. Here's hoping that the next one will be more enlightening, AKA better writing. Overall I love the tone of Heart to Heart, it's very compelling and while the story is barely taking off here it has caught my attention.
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So we finally get to me mama Tenten, and while she's basically the same character from her other versions I still enjoy her. The actress playing her is great and I like the chemistry she has with Taliw. That said the little brother of Tenten and his father all seem to be about the same. But I love all the actors playing them, they're so fun to watch and I feel like they make the role their own.
This episode I found it all very slow and boring. Maybe because now it's basically the same story you know. But then again I've never found the basic storyline behind this series fun. It's the added flourishes of the writers behind the scripts that make it truly interesting. The writers, to me, didn't seem to add anything to the story. Such as their brand of humor, character quirks, and so on. It felt lifeless.
I do enjoy watching Tenten and Taliw. I'm not sure what it is about Taliw, but I find her sooooo cute. Even as a few jokes about her "slow thinking" point out the emptiness of her head. I like to think she's happy because there's not much thought up stairs. Either way I enjoy watching both leads and I hope the writing team does a better job. They have to realize that there are sooooo many incarnates of this story that they need to make it their own. I felt like the first episode did a decent job of things, and now things are losing steam.
That said I did enjoy the small antics of some of the side characters. They all have their own little ticks and it's cute.
This episode I found it all very slow and boring. Maybe because now it's basically the same story you know. But then again I've never found the basic storyline behind this series fun. It's the added flourishes of the writers behind the scripts that make it truly interesting. The writers, to me, didn't seem to add anything to the story. Such as their brand of humor, character quirks, and so on. It felt lifeless.
I do enjoy watching Tenten and Taliw. I'm not sure what it is about Taliw, but I find her sooooo cute. Even as a few jokes about her "slow thinking" point out the emptiness of her head. I like to think she's happy because there's not much thought up stairs. Either way I enjoy watching both leads and I hope the writing team does a better job. They have to realize that there are sooooo many incarnates of this story that they need to make it their own. I felt like the first episode did a decent job of things, and now things are losing steam.
That said I did enjoy the small antics of some of the side characters. They all have their own little ticks and it's cute.
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This is my first Thailand drama, and I have to say I love the way the language flows. Especially when it's flowing out of Taliw, the actress is so cute! Maybe that's why I can stand the empty airhead personality? But I still love that she acknowledges her dimwittedness, and instead remains happy and hopeful. Something I've always admired about the character.
That being said I didn't like the flow of the story here. Taliw's home is taken out by a "bomb" and the story they tried to spin around the whole thing was an interesting spin. But it felt sloppy. In fact, the writing for the majority of this episode felt sloppy.
That said I still liked a lot of things about it. King is a really great character. There were some overly dramatic pouting scenes, but I enjoy that he's hard working and kind. Honestly I feel like he's worthy of Taliw. Not to mention that Taliw's friends here are amazing! I love how they stick up for her! Love the twist the writers are giving to the two characters.
In the end this episode didn't wow me as much as the first, but I'm still interested in the plot. Plus, as my first Thailand drama I feel excited! Plus, I've very curious what the actor will do with Tenten. His face is somehow aloof like the character needs, but very expressive. He has smug smirks down. Overall I enjoy the changes being made and I want to see what else the writers will interpret for the show.
That being said I didn't like the flow of the story here. Taliw's home is taken out by a "bomb" and the story they tried to spin around the whole thing was an interesting spin. But it felt sloppy. In fact, the writing for the majority of this episode felt sloppy.
That said I still liked a lot of things about it. King is a really great character. There were some overly dramatic pouting scenes, but I enjoy that he's hard working and kind. Honestly I feel like he's worthy of Taliw. Not to mention that Taliw's friends here are amazing! I love how they stick up for her! Love the twist the writers are giving to the two characters.
In the end this episode didn't wow me as much as the first, but I'm still interested in the plot. Plus, as my first Thailand drama I feel excited! Plus, I've very curious what the actor will do with Tenten. His face is somehow aloof like the character needs, but very expressive. He has smug smirks down. Overall I enjoy the changes being made and I want to see what else the writers will interpret for the show.
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