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8.0/10 - Did anyone see anything in the video when the ran out?

I have to agree. Why doesn’t Jong Ryul just divorce her? I know divorce is a big no-no. I think Jong Ryul treat Dong Baek like that because he’s never fully treated her right. Plus, he’s ashamed. What bothers me is that no one scolds Jong Ryul for taking a kid and worrying a mother. Pil Goo is super smart. I’m 100% sure he’s figured out that Jong Ryul is his dad. Also, he picked up on Dong Baek pushing away Jong Ryul and taking solace in Yong Shik. That kid is so smart. Right now he’s processing the information and figuring things out. I feel for Dong Baek. It’s hard enough worrying about her well being. But to realize that the killer has been watching her child. Not to mention that everything is confirmed when the episode ends with Yong Shik investigating the fire at school. It’s pretty much confirmed someone started it. Not to mention he recognizes the lighter. Which could be a red herring. The serial killer(s) have to know that he’s on them. It could be a false lead. Or one of the killers will give up the other. I really do feel like it’s two people. Yong Shik loves Dong Baek enough to support her in her wishes to leave. So that she and her son can be safe. It was moving. It broke my heart in so many ways. But wow. Let’s talk about Hyang Mi!! Not only is she willing to black mail Gyu Tae. But she’s willing to sell a photo of Jong Ryul that has Dong Baek in it. She’s not dumb, and I feel like she’s no joke. So it will be interesting to see if she does get murdered. Though I can’t believe that she’s so selfish that she’d put Dong Baek in the line of fire! Let a lone Pil Goo. I really hope she doesn’t do it. I’m already so turned off that Hyang Mi would consider doing that to Dong Baek! Overall this episode was pretty raw. Dong Baek totally breaks down and the sense of danger isn’t just around the adult. Joker killed child. It was confirmed a while back that he had. Which is always way disturbing. Taking life in general, but there’s something absolutely terrifying when it’s a child’s life. Dong Baek has every right to be worried about Pil Goo. Cause the killer doesn’t discriminate. Sidenotes: I wonder if Dong Baek’s mom is going to her “other family” to get money? Also, I think Ja Young should be Jong Ryul’s divorce lawyer. It would be super satisfying to see his selfish wife crushed! I also think Jong Ryul and Ja Young would make for an interesting couple. *waffles eyebrows Either way I think Jong Ryul should wise up and just get it over with. Plus, it seems like his wife is sketchy and scamming him. Jong Ryul will keep the kid so in general I think he would win for not only being a man, but for having soul custody of the kid.

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6.0/10 - Save the books!

The music. I forgot to mention it in my last episode review, but I meant too! I love it so far! It's so dream like and lovely. To my mind it fits the world of books well. Oh, my gosh. The scenes of the writers being arrested and beaten. The book store being robbed and personal residents raided for books. It's heartbreaking. I was ticked when they stole from the bookstores, then started to get weepy eyes when they arrested the writers, and then piratically started to cry when Hae Ryung's own room had been raided! I mean even the books hidden in the kitchen under the green beans aren't safe! Hmmmmmm. I wonder how much trouble Prince Yi Rim would really been in for writing books? After all he did it before they were banned. This seems like a silly plot or piece of blackmail. Also, Yi Rim's eunuch is so funny! I like their relationship! It's clear that Crown Prince Yi Jin is against all this. Yet he's taking the full blame for it! At least from what I can see. I really hope he gets to be a main character and we get to seem more of how this power struggle is affecting him! Oh, my gosh! Min Woo Won is Second State Councilor's son! I keep calling him Second State Councillor so I haven't been seeing his name. I do love a corrupt father and righteous son combo. Also, Woo Won was clearly impressed with Hae Ryung! I wonder what is gonna happen there? I like the blend of serious matters—straight up horror for me—and humor. A compelling story is being weaved here! Not to mention Hae Ryung's brother has now got someone lined up for marriage! The clock is counting down! Also, what's gonna happen to that little boy since Hae Ryung confesses she's not Maehwa?!

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6.0/10 - B-b-b-but you can't ban the precious books!

Second State Councillor is the worst villian ever. Banning books. I assume the huge book ban is to quietly ban "The Story of Ho Dam". Though the King already made a huge deal about it in front of one group of officials. What is in the story "The Story of Ho Dam" that he wishes to silence? The mystery is killing me. I have to know what awesomeness lies within the pages. Though clearly no one must know that Prince Yi Rim is Maehwa.Speaking of I love the whole setup of Hae Ryung and Yi Rim meeting. Clearly we knew she was not a fan, so of course Yi Rim must see her and immediately become obsessed with why she doesn't like it. I agree very much with Yi Rim's opinion, or more likely observation. While I never hated romance novels or stories at one point I didn't really need them in my stories. Or I at least didn't feel to strongly about them. Until worldly experience. As I gained more experience on the topic the more I began to love romance in all the entertainment mediums. Because Hae Ryung dislikes the idea of love, romance, and marriage she can not abide by it in her books. I doubt Maehwa's writings are the only ones she dislikes. I bet it's the entire genre. Unless the male lead is blowing his brain's out or offing himself. ^_-Very interesting setup about Crown Prince Yi Jin. Second State Councillor is risking making an enemy of the up coming King by going behind his back to use the Crown Prince's father. Interesting. If Second State Councillor was a super evil bad guy I'd say he'd make plans to kill the Crown Prince so that he could still use the older King's power and then try to use the next in lines as his next power source. Either way I feel like it's a bad move, but we'll see. I hope Crown Prince Yi Jin is a smart man. Not to mention hat we get to see more of him. I knew it! That jerk knew how to play Hae Ryung like a fiddle. Money didn't work, so he bought her with her since of decency. I'm happy for the little boy! However, it's clear what's coming. The books by Maehwa will be banned and there she will be claiming she wrote them at a book signing. Unless Yi Rim saves her. After all he had to see who was claiming to be him! Ha-ha! Fun. Obvious, but fun.

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8.0/10 - Well it's all out there!

I'm curious how Archangel Hu doesn't think that Kim Dan is Yeon Seo's fate. Kang Woo is clearly in love, or at least infatuated, with Yeon Seo. But why would the Deity be okay with this? The Deity clearly punished Kang Woo for falling in love with a human, and Kang Woo isn't human. He's still something other. Maybe he doesn't have wings now, just a shadow. I assume he's neither human nor Angel. Archangel Hu must just really care for Kim Dan and not want him to gamble on love. I mean so far every Angel who has fallen for a human has been punished. Very harshly. What's it to Hu if Kang Woo gets the girl or takes the punishment? Though if Kim Dan is the "rib" and fails doesn't he get punished? Tricky. Tricky.Also! Holy dramaland. When Young Ja, Ni Na's mom, siad that they had been going to easy on Yeon Seo I was wither her husband: WTF!!!!? There's a reason Ru Na ended up the way she is. Total pyscho. It's even revealed that Ru Na basically only cares about Ni Na. Maybe so much so that she's the reason Ru Na tried to kill Yeon Seo over and over. Young Ja hasn't had the guts to do it. So maybe that's why she thinks she's been too nice. Though what about all this bad luck with Yeon Seo being almost killed. I mean Young Ja's own husband believes that it is his wife trying to kill Yeon Seo and doing all this. He has no idea it's his wife. Young Ja is just starting to realize that Ru Na is . . . not good. I guess she just can't make the leap that she may have made a monster. The performances were fabulous. I actually loved Ni Na's performance almost a bit more than Yeon Seo. Though I would be more compelled to watch both. Can I have both? Talk about bated breath. I almost wanted Ni Na to win. I mean she poured her soul into it. However, it was more about her anger towards Yeon Seo and Kang Woo. So that's where it failed to me. Yeon Seo and Kim Dan are such an amazing couple. To be quite honest I would have loved it if Kim Dan could have done what he wanted to come out with the truth. Just think of the intense emotions as he told Yeon Seo the truth. Then in a dramatic flare dropped the umbrella and his wings glow into life! I mean this is dramatic as well. Just a bit over the top. *grumbles* Okay it was beautiful and totally swoony. What a rush! At least Kim Dan has to get smarter about this whole assassination thing. I wonder how he knew though? Kang Woo called? At least for now butler Yu Mi should be safe at the police station. That poor body they fished out of the river. Lives are still on the line. Overall this episode was brilliant. I finally felt Kang Woo's emotions. I also feel like Ni Na is at a very dark point. Her sister is hearing whispers, I assume the music choice of whispers is important. The truth behind all the danger behind Yeon Seo's whole life is coming out. I'm still waiting for the biggest bomb. That even her parent's deaths were no accident. Kim Dan and Yeon Seo's sweet moments help to balance out this episode of intense reveals. Not to mention that epic rescue ending.

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7.0/10 - Oh, my gosh the opening!

Wow, the whole start of this episode was just magic. From Yeon Seo remembering their kiss. To her playfully bopping Kim Dan on the nose when she made him think she was gonna kiss him. Not to mention that whole stair scene! It was just the right of adorable new love, laughter and joy, and most importantly intensity. Um, wow. I love this light and playful L, but I think he'd be brilliant (not to mention as hot as all dramas!!) in an intense romance. Excuse me I just melted thinking about it. Mop and bucket please! What dampened this episode was Yu Mi (the butler) not making sure she had all her bases covered. Like making sure that all the evidence was gathered in one place with multiple copies. Assuming that who ever killed Mr. Jo is out to get anyone getting close to the truth. Yu Mi now knows that there have been two major attempts on Yeon Seo's life. Not to mention all the little attempts. Or how about how Park Gwang Il. He is so afraid that something like an assassination is going to happen to him he's this paranoid jitterbox. Clearly Yu Mi and him need to think up some back up plans. Get their plans iron clad. So they might survive and just in case they don't it gets out anyway. I'm just so disappointed. I hat it when the "good guys" are clearly gonna lose because they can't think of worst case scenarios. So Ni Na is just pining away and become jealous of Kang Woo's affection growing towards Yeon Seo. Ni Na sees it. Sadly I don't. There's all the stepping stones towards it. Apparently Yeon Seo's Gisele (crap I hope autocorrect didn't lead me wrong, it feels like it did) interpretation tipped him over the dead. While he looked and said he didn't like it. He ate it up hook, line, and sinker! Cause now he wants to live. Before he wanted to put Yeon Seo up on stage. Probably assuming that it would finally complete his mission and he could move on. Now he wants to live again, and Yeon Seo is the focus. I'm just not buying it! I want to! But what I want more is for Kang Woo and Ni Na to build up. These to characters are not being developed or used right!I did like that Kim Dan and Kang Woo did have a proper face off. Kim Dan has to know now that Kang Woo is a fallen Angel. I like that Archangel Hu knows for sure. So it's clear that Deity is keeping his master plan close to his chest. Dan Kim and Yeon Seo keep dancing around THE SECRET. Kim Dan told Yeon Seo he met his father and he died. Her comforting despite his protests was moving. She knows there's more and she's being patient. I just hope it comes out soon! I'm super excited to see her win. Despite all the odds!

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5.0/10 - Just a tad slower and more dramatic.

So I shouldn't have doubted that it was Yeon Seo's dream because of her comments about it being a dream. It was just so lovely, I did doubt it was hers! As the dream went on I kept thinking it has to be Kim Dan's. Though considering his not knows, she's the only one who could have thought it up. Which I love! Not to mention watching her try to cook for him! Though we pick up on last episodes cliffhanger and my heart breaks!! (pass the tissues) Well at least Kang Woo called out Ni Na's mom on her being unable to be partial. The whole showdown between Kang Woo and Hoo was interesting. Clearly the Diety does not have Hoo in on whatever master plan is going on. I also truly want to know what Kang Woo's plans are for Yeon Seo. He's not the Rib. I don't think he'd ever give up his love for the woman he fell for. Seol Hee is his everything. Though I'm still all for Ni Na saving him, but I don't think that will happen. This episode was a bit slower and I think the pacing is just a bit off still. Though I really like how Yeon Seo is still trying to honestly when her position in the group. Though the women are very cruel. No matter how cruel Yeon Seo was going blind and through all her loss is hard. Yeon Seo's rudeness should not be excused, but it should not be met with more cruelty. Especially when she's trying.

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6.0/10 - A beatiful dance!

Poor Kim Dan. First off, Yeon Seo can't keep HER hands off of him. Secondly, everyone is thinking the worst of him! Also, that "just a minute talk" took a long time to walk to. That was weird. Ooooooo. So we have Kang Woo's story. Though the idea of Angels not being able to love is silly. The Yeon Seo lookalike was lovely to see with Kang Woo. I have doubts if Kang Woo confused inspiration for love! Hu not telling Kim Dan the end of the story is lame. The Angel is very much alive, but his love was taken away. Also, when you bleed in ballet shoes it doesn't bleed through. Not through that box. Plus, you never push your feet like that when retraining. Bad things will happen. Later on we get to see her feet and their pretty and not still bloody. Toes take forever to heal. That said the beach scene was so lovely! Poor Kim Dan's heart never had a chance. Yeon Seo can dance anyone's heart over to her. Kang Woo was also bespelled. My biggest question is this: Are we the viewers the only one seeing what happened between kid Kim Dand and Yeon Seo. Or is Kim Dan suddenly able to remember something from his human life?

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9.0/10 - Ooooooo! The ending!

From the dialogue between characters to the charged emotions this episode really built up to the ending. I loved how this episode flowed. Again some might say it's slow, but if you've made it to this point you know what My Mister is and this is exactly what you signed up for. The pacing of this episode is mind blowing. To tie in all the characters and finally make progress on where they are. It brings up that Sang Hoon's wife joined the family because she liked the brothers and the way they were connected to their friends, neighborhood, and family. Yoo Ra wants to get married to Gi Hoon because of this. He tells her that's why Sang Hoon's wife wanted to marry him and now they're separated. Yoon Hee blames their marriage for falling apart because she couldn't join in and Sang Hoon's wife did join in. So what's the real reason behind both failing marriages? Yoo Ra's fallen face was so sad though! It's interesting seeing all these views.Not to mention to see how beloved Dong Hoon is. Everyone in the office rejoicing. Then the whole neighborhood showing up for him. It's wonderful. Dong Hoon can't be miserable when he inspires such friendship and loyalty. Not just from his brothers, but from the people that he's touched through his life. I feel so bad for Ji An's friend. He's been caught! I still don't know his name, backstory, or connection to Ji An. He's the poor lost link in this drama. While that's silly to gripe about his actions and presence is what has enabled so much of the story. So it just feels odd that he's not recognized and developed more. The build up to Dong Hoon finally figuring out the wire tap and getting clued into Ji An is impressive. I'm happy he at least wants her to call. I knew he'd let her know he knew. Because he knows that she needed that money, and I hope he realizes that she clearly helped him out. Dong Hoon is a very sympathetic guy. He can understand peoples motivations. I just wonder how he will handle Ji An's actions. Clearly there's no way that the pining his done in this episode is just friendship. Not to mention his nieghborhood friends can clearly see that maybe Ji An is good for him? Or their kind of a match? I'd like to know why the the little guy kept bringing her up?Also, the monk goes into mediation seclusion. Can he really just quit being a monk and go back to society? I really want Jung Hee to move on. Not to mention when will Ji An realize that the Loan Shark took everything? Clearly the Loan Shark is jealous about Ji An and Dong Hoon. He probably knows that Ji An was real about her emotions. I wonder how he will deal with all this. I'd hope for redemption, but I don't think he has it in him. He's been too damaged as well.Well I'm off to the next episode because the REAL IMPORTANT REVEAL is upon us. The moment I've been waiting for. What will Dong Hoon do when Ji An's actions and truth comes out completely???? What will Ji An say?????!!!!

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10/10 - THE EMOTIONS!!!!

This drama is one of those most underrated ones. I know it has high ratings, but I just don't see enough people actually recommending it!!! My Mister is masterful storytelling in characters. Complex. Unique. Utterly, brilliantly developed. (Ooooooo, I think I'm gonna steal this for my full series review!) That said this episode just blew me away!! All of my feels just got tortured this whole time into this perfect froth (don't ask me why I went with this word) of emotional cray-cray!! I'm beyond invested. It's impressive considering I really disliked Dong Hoon's two brothers. Thanks to the amazing craft on display I now adore the brothers and their relationship.Youngest brother Gi Hoon and Yoo Ra's relationship makes me so happy. The way they officially started dating was so nice. Now watching them change each other and interact is just perfection. It feels real. Their fighting and all. I just love seeing them together, even if it's just phone stuff. Let's have more in person stuff please! It has to be noted that Nara as Choi Yoo Ra is simply adorable! I look forward to weeing Nara in more work. Now to why I rambled away about the brothers. I love how much they care and are their for each other. Not to mention how when the brothers don't show up for their normal drinks and their bar/neighborhood friends are worried about them. I love this level of friendship and caring. Some of their friends even know them so well to say that when one brother is troubled, worried, or so on, that they all are affected. They know something is off even if the other doesn't confide. Many might say this was slow, but it's so intense. From Gi Hoon hitting the nail on the head with his guess at Yoon Hee having an affair. They're so perceptive and it makes me realize how close they are together to pick up on such details in eachother's lives. Then when the brothers finally all confront each other.So what is up with our Loan Shark? Hmmmmmmm. I don't think he just suddenly wanted to protect Ji An. For a split second I thought maybe he had thought about it and he realized he wanted to protect her. I think he nabbed all of her friend's computers and stuff to keep the cops away from her. BUT so that he can blackmail her and get her under his thumb again. Because A) she needs that proof kept hidden so she can stay out of jail, but B) she also needs it to bring down the evil CEO. Her end game to protect Dong Hoon. Jung Hee is an odd character. I really hate what she's done and is doing with her life. The writing and acting just makes me feel for her. Which drives me crazy! It was at least fulfilling that she went and confronted him. Though if he's truly happy in his choice I feel that she should have confronted him years earlier. So that she wouldn't ask him to change his happiness. At least she didn't burn the place down. I wish we would get to see her crying less. I want to see her move on and find happiness. It's sad that she's been pining and waiting for him for so long.Honestly I don't think I can analyze and truly break down how amazing this whole episode was. The emotional build up, the script, and so on.

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6.0/10 - Things are definitely getting setup for tragedy/betrayal!

So it's obvious the betrayal/tragedy drama is getting super setup. Though I'm still waiting on word of what happened to Zhao Yao's mom in the past. Clearly everyone is dead except for Zhao Yao and her grandfather. Who, points to him let Zhao Yao achieve her own dreams. Though I'm still wondering if Grandfather just pretended he didn't know that Demon Son—Mo Qing, until he gets a new name!—escaped or he genuinely didn't know. I guess since he couldn't enter the mountain he didn't know. That feels unlikely since he said his clans fate was done. So . . . Now let us talk about how badass Zhao Yao was! Using what Luo Ming Xuan—you know the pretty face/Golden Diety—told her it sounds like the poor Demon Son is being unjustly killed. Luo Ming Xuan can't see that at all, but Zhao Yao truly believes it. My girl is not only badass in morals, but in her fight skills as she took on all those supposedly "good sect" guys and squashed them. She was injured, but she won. Which makes it awesome. True the fight scenes were not the best I've seen in a Wuxia, but they were decent and definitely felt real with both sides taking damage.Which leads to me wondering why Zhao Yao is not getting more attention. This girl trained and became a killer warrior who fights for good. Has a fabulous personality and totally saved the male lead Mo Qing. She actually takes on the role of the savior and many role reversal parts ensue. (Though it annoys me to call them that.) I loved the adorable head pat she gives Mo Qing after she gives him a name! Not to mention all the other "role reversal" parts that just feel so natural with Zhao Yoa as our leading lady! Well done. That said Mo Qing, much like Luo Ming Xuan, can't help but be swayed by Zhao Yao. Though I feel like Mo Qing is definitely romantic. Where Luo Ming Xuan feelings might still be up in the air. Such as he might just think of her as a sweet student to mold or something. Either way how can anyone resist. An interesting setup is that the one student with the dot on his forehead from Ash Tower thought what they were doing to the Demon Son was wrong. Then his master is trying to keep him away from a certain maiden. I assume Zhao Yao. Interesting, interesting.This is a pretty solid build up episode. I love this cliffhanger as well. With Zhao Yao seeking Luo Ming Xuan out. There was a good traveling montage and Mo Qing pining away after her. She's reached her destination and I love the surprise from the guards when she pronounces who she is and that she's there to speak to Luo Ming Xuan! The epic build up is awesome!

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9.0/10 - So frustrated with Dong Hoon, but I get it! He's such a good person!

The pacing with My Mister has been its saving grace and rather more impressive then I thought it would be. That said I honestly thought the writer would drag out the confrontation FOREVER. Oh, sweet pay off when Dong Hoon confronts Joon Yeong right away! The glove in the tent was the final bit of proof that Dong Hoon may have needed . . . but I think at the moment he was honestly just thinking of protecting his wife. Even putting it back in her car when he got home. (Dong Hoon is incredible.) It's also quite stunning to realize that Joon Yeong had wanted Yoon Hee in college. The clue about the head CEO say that he couldn't see Joon Yeong in the Western Music club, "That he must of liked a girl" was even more proof. I honestly believe that people liked Dong Hoon and that made Joon Yeong jealous. To the point that he even coveted the woman that Dong Hoon loved. The most heartbreaking thing is that what Dong Hoon truly wanted to know was if Yoon Hee new everything that Joon Yeong was doing to him. I know that Dong Hoon had to know, but I think he needed to hear it. Joon Yeong dances around the question, but I think that's confirmation enough.Dong Hoon's son is alive!! The whole time the writing and directing has made it feel like the rift between Dong Hoon and Yoon Hee was because their son died. This whole time he's been alive and at a school. I assume some kind of boarding school that's why he's not at home and they life in a small apartment. I know it's cold of me, but why have kids? His grandmother raised him and then they just ship him off to school??!! Cold moment over. This drama is very subtle, or maybe not. When Dong Hoon's son requests for an assignment that his dad record himself doing a special talent for a minute (I think that long) it makes Dong Hoon wonder what his special talent is. His older brother brings to light when you're poor you don't have time or money to waste on discovering special talents. As a child you're just happy to see a kid with another ball and maybe you can get to kick it while playing. You're too busy later on trying to learn and get a good job you still don't have time. Which lead to the hilarity of Korean men's talent being drinking! Take over the world one beer at a time! Or soju. I also wonder why it's bad that the owner of the bar live in the bar? Money status?The silliest thing of this episode is that Ji An didn't know that grandchildren do not count as relations responsible for their grandparents. I'm not Korean, but I know about their free care for the elderly. Also the total household income rules, which also apply in America if you ever apply for things. (Which is stupid.) I've picked it up in dramas, and world news. Even if Ji An doesn't have time to read the news or watch TV she has all this freaking tech at her fingertips. Not to mention a smart head on her shoulders? Why wouldn't she have researched things?? I know it was to make a point about her not having parents and people to teacher her, but when you're surviving like she does you learn fast. It seems so out of character and stupid. Even if it does give Dong Hoon brownie points with Ji An for telling her about it.Dong Hoon's mentality that if you just duck you're head and don't do anything is what makes him have to keep paying for things. Bad people can't understand that you just don't want to deal with their crap and would rather leave them alone. Dong Hoon is clearly covering up the affair to protect his wife. Not sure if he still wants to be with her, but after 15 years and a child you can't just stop loving them. Even with their marriage so cold. It's still clear though that Joon Yeong is already spinning false tales around so that if Dong Hoon outs him about the affair he can say "see he still thinks I'm having one with is wife!" Dong Hoon displayed smart instincts, but he has to know that people like Joon Yeong can't understand other people that would rather protect their loved ones then grab for power.A really solid episode all around. Except for that first silly thing and then the second silly thing of not addressing that Loan Shark broke in! Broke in and beat up Ji An!!!! Now Loan Shark is following her? Why? He has mental issues and has entered the realm of obsessed stalker. I really believe his obsession is not about just his dad's murder anymore. I'm wondering what all the extra jobs Dong Hoon's mother has? In the end I am so frustrated about Dong Hoon not outing Joon Yeong. I know he's protecting his wife, but she was out to get him too! Dong Hoon is an incredible person.

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4.0/10 - I know I'm still in the setup episodes, but I need more . . .

There is a huge fatal flaw with this drama. Annoying and unlikable characters. I feel like this episode helped Dong Hoon out. Ji An got character assassinated.Dong Hoon seems like a detached and cold person. Judging from the pictures of his son, he's dealing with the loss of a child. He's not mentioned his son or talked about it. Clearly his dealing with that. His wife clearly is either grieving in away that has detached herself from them as a couple, or moved on. Either way she's right: "She's a bad person." She might have said we instead of she, but to conspire against her husband like that. With a man that is clearly corrupt, done something to her husband repeatedly. She wouldn't just be getting her husband fired, having an affair and divorce, but on top of the loss of a child. When Dong Hoon got the warning that his wife new about the money he should stay suspicious. He's taking all the warning seriously and knows that Joon Yeong is after him. He knows it's not for the company and has even deduces that Joon Yeong has done him wrong and he is unaware of it. With the cold wife like that it wouldn't be too hard to piece. Especially because she already admitted to calling him. What I'm truly confused about is why he can't find work elsewhere? Is it that Korea is that hard of a place to find new work? People can't stay with a job forever. Whether it's their choice or not. It's also clear his older brother has looked for work, but is picky and apparently bad credit means you can't be hired? Doesn't that seem stupid? You need to work to get out of debt. Clearly I'm missing out on something about South Korea's economics and how the working world works there.Now back to Ji An. It's understandable that being that poor and under duress from her loan shark anyone can become desperate. I mean she lost her dish cleaning job, AKA source of food. (What monster fires someone who needs so bad that they're only stealing the leftovers!!??!! No really!) However, she showed some amazing skills her AND some high tech equipment and planning. Yes her gamer friend is helping. But that equipment alone could probably pay back her debts. Not to mention all her conning and skills could have clearly used in another way. By now I have no doubt she knows that Dong Hoon is a good person. Yet she's working against him like this. She's a horrible person. It's gonna take a lot more to make me like her. Plus, she's so conceded she thinks everyone wants her. That's kind of joke, but not really since she keeps bring it up. There are too many things adding up. That Ji An's temp agency helped with the bribe and has so many connections with Dong Hoon's company. That she knew to work Joon Yeong side. Though if she really just randomly settled with him to help out then I question her. She should be good at judging people by now. I mean she made a joke that she's glad Joon Yeong wanted to talk because she was worried about him killing her. If the writer was smart this would be an elaborate plan the real owner was doing to flush out the bad seeds. I don't see it though. Dong Hoon's brothers do grow on you. Though the eldest is super annoying. Clearly he knows about whatever happened to Dong Hoon's son, but still thinks his brother just has this cool easy life. I fell like the younger brother should have kept all the information on Ji An to help out Dong Hoon. At least they both have a job working "Brothers Cleaning". I feel like this might not last with dolts like them. There was some real sprinkles of humor in here and I hope that means the endless hopelessness/bleakness of this drama and it's leads will ease up. There's only so much someone can take. Not to mention Ji An's grandma looked sick and we have no further word on that. Her gamer friend. Why aren't we explaining that? I will admit the emotions are intense and even the work politics are interesting. Still it needs more soon.

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Ah, backstory and character building.

Ah, backstory and character building. At least Yeo Reum won't remain a mystery ever! Oh, and we're treated to another piggyback ride reversal. Speaking of reversals I love the idea that Jang Mi is the one going between love interest. (You know like the male lead normally does.) However, here's isn't sneaky. Ki Tae set it up and Jang Mi has been trying to get out of it. She has no romantic interests at all and she's tried to break it off so many times. She's not hiding that she likes and wants Yeo Reum.



It was also very cute how Jang Mi stood up for her friend. I think going and facing off with Hoon Dong was a great idea. However, she should have just warned him to either end things swiftly or treat her friend right. Hyun Hee is clearly got her own mind and she be allowed to blunder. She knew everything going in.



Se Ah could be seen as the typical female lead. However, I like that why things won't work out is because Ki Tae realized that he'd be marrying his mother. Before they were even married she was trying to micro manage him and one up him so she would have power of him. Just like Jang Mi said, "I think I know now . . . why he wants to live alone so badly." Phew, with a family like that and almost marrying Se Ah I totally get it. I don't think Se Ah just wants his sperm either, it's simply another trap.



Though he should just give up that apartment and get his own place. I get that it has very strong feelings for that place, but he'd solve a lot of his problems by getting a place only he knew about and could enter. He's already living alone, why not just be smart?



Besides the obvious ways of getting out of this situation. "Yes I won't let you ever marry me off. I'm moving to a place you'll never find out about. I can take solace in real kiss scenes. Though I am a bit disappointed about how Ki Tae and Jang Mi finally locked lips. I wanted it to be because passion took over and they HAD TO DO IT! I'll still hold out for it. This one wasn't bad, clearly Ki Tae suddenly got into it and they both decided it wasn't a bad idea.



I really like the adult feel and themes of this drama. Not to mention making the stereotypical characters well fleshed out with motives! Yeah!

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Good . . . but . . .

Okay, so this episode really helped to fleshout our crazy wonderful Jang Mi. Especially as she realized that she doesn't want revenge, she just wants to simply move on. She doesn't want to become jaded either. She wants to be her, and love how she wants. We also find out that somehow when she was home alone at 5 she almost died, so that's wear her issues with being alone stem from.



I can also see that Jang Mi and Yeo Reum may not be that great of an idea. He finds her amusing and doesn't really want to give it ago. At least that's what I felt when they finally got their "date". I really like the idea of seeing that the second lead may not be compatible with the female lead.



Ki Tae seems cold. This episode give us glimpses into a warmer side that he keeps hidden. It also shows that because his mom manages people, that's what he does. Her control freak ways are probably the biggest factor for his need for alone time. Or even whatever happened in the past between him and Se Ah. Though I wonder why granny thinks she has something to do with it? (Maybe his mom has her confused.)



I'm a little confused why Jang Mi's friend is so self righteous. After all she knows the full story of what happened between her and Hoon Dong. It hasn't even been that long. Yet she states Jang Mi is toying with him and that if they're really friends they'll sort it out. Yet, I think Jang Mi is a good enough person that if she would have talked with her first it would have been better. Probably Jang Mi's main concern would be how her friend would get treated by Hoon Dong. Yes, the friend --Hyun Hee--didn't make bold moves, but she is circling.



Oh, and the debate! It was Nemo, Ki Tae just likes to seem so above it. >_< Another random thing, I am currently watching this on Viki and this is one of the best subber team names ever: "Forget Dating, Give Me the Ring!"



I'm also happy to hear that even Ki Tae's grandma thinks their family is horrible. From blackmail, spying and so on. The family is so forceful who wouldn't flee. Since his family is weird about caring he just can't understand or deal with people who openly and freely care. Though it's clear he was moved by Jan Mi's open heart in the first place.



It's funny that Jang Mi knows him so well. Such as for his home password: "He's a narcissist it's his birthday." Loved the whole drinking thing with the granny! I think they'd love being in laws for real. Though it makes me sad that finally Jang Mi's parents are talking over their joy of their daughters future marriage.



The thing that really ruined this for me was how mean Ki Tae was and that whole locked in the bathroom thing! He had wine and water! He should have been fine just hungry. That is the ridiculous thing. Especially since being "saved" will clearly alter something between Ki Tae and Jang Mi. This should just show Jang Mi he's stupid.



Also, I don't really care for leads who spend more time drunk than sober. I hope this will not be one of those dramas.

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Oh, I am so proud of Lin Man.

First off I am so proud of Lin Man. I love that in the end only her daughter could again break through to her. Even if the words spoken came from someone else. I was so moved. She was genuine. I love that the memory of her words protecting her daughter and an ideal were the final bits that broke through for Lin Man to understand.



That said I think this episode could have been a wrap up. Though it would feel odd for Yi Ting and Xin Yu to get a quick happy ending. It's clear things are a bit more drug out to extend things. Though not bad enough for me to call it filler. I do want Yi Ting and Xin Yu to organically make up.



Oh, and I lived for Yu Nan's confession to Qian Ren. Especially since everyone else knew, but he was totally unaware! Ha-ha. Even his mom!



Oh, and finally there's an open dialogue between Yi Ting and Xin Yu. Though he had to "fake" pretend they weren't really being so open with each other. Yet they were having this romantic open fantasized lunch. Then poof! It wasn't real, but at least they finally talked. He also stated he would never lie to her again.



I'm super shocked that he would totally give up his current job and come back to the farm full time. This is a totally new Yi Ting that I'm delighted to meet. Which is why we need more time with him. So it's all up in the air if this drama will end at 19 or 20. Viki thinks 20. So we'll see. I guess the popularity of the show took everyone by surprise.



I am so happy that Xiao Yue is still there to help out these clueless lovebirds. Evacuating the room to help romance bloom and then shoving him over to her. (Which led to that moving comforting scene in which he tentatively takes Xin Yu and holds her. ;_;) Best part is I new Xiao Yue and Su Zhongwen would make an adorable couple!

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