Well, apart from Seo Ji Hoon (loved him in Seasons of Blossom!), my eyes just stumbled over Ha Jong Woo in the supporting cast list. He can just skate through some scenes and flash his insanely melty, infectious smile, for all I care. I'd watch the show for that alone. I do hope, he gets more screen time, though. Good to see him back after Happy Ending Romance.
Yeah serious crash course flashbacks sigh. I enjoyed most of that drama and I'm loving this one
It's rare to find a show, where the comment section is one big party, so I was surprised to see, how the general vibe has become so critical. Oh well, as long as No Sang-Sik hasn't turned into a serial killer during my break, I'm good.
Whoa, you take one little break due to other airing shows, and this comment section does a complete 180. How did everyone go from "good vibes & fluffy fun" to "everything sucks" in a couple of episodes?! I'm getting Crash Course flashbacks. 😕
yeah that was my thought too, like obviously his acting was bad, but the production team failed HIM first. filming…
I like your point, because the whole scene felt and looked exactly like, they just left him there to fend for himself & hoped for the best. For me, the worst part wasn't the technical aspects (but I get, what you mean) or his acting, but how his actions didn't match Ren's personality. Yes, it's a huge unresolved trauma, he's keeping bottled up inside, and yes, the mom was a trigger, but there was no need for that scene to be so theatrical. In the flashbacks his emotional response to very stressful situations isn't overly expressive. Connecting his past to his present by making him repeat the line ("I'm sorry for liking you, Kazuma") got completely ruined by his exaggerated acting. Ren wouldn't be caught dead having a public meltdown like that. Plus we've already seen, Aloha has trouble doing crying scenes, so why even go there again? It's like they decided to momentarily forget, who Ren IS, just to force a dramatic, emotional scene. They should've mirrored, what they did for Kazuma in the same episode. His reaction to realizing Ren had disappeared on him again was perfectly in line with his character. And at an acting level Yuki could handle. The less overly expressive these two men are, the more I'm moved by their story and interactions. The director/production missed that in Ren's meltdown scene.
So yeah, I'm just overanalyzing here. I still love how the show handles the story and these two stoic men coming to terms with their emotional baggage, so I can let a lot of flaws slide, but that episode was just a letdown.
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End of episode 7 is Punch - "Keep me busy". It's an OST pt. 5. End of episode 8 has not yet been released. It's supposedly "Everyday with You" by KyoungSeo. Usually the songs in dramas will be released as OST's. And sometimes dramas like "Fanletter, Please" happen, where a really nice song is played in the very first episode, and it's never released. I'm still not over that one.
i agree! the scene of him crying at the funeral really got me because that is exactly how i am when i cry and…
Oh yes! Me too! I usually cry very easily in emotional scenes, but I was doing good keeping it under control, when he first got emotional in front of the police station. But then my reaction in that scene at the memorial service caught me off guard. As soon as his voice (he has such a good voice too) cracked, I was GONE! Hah! I actually rewatched the scene a couple of times, and I agree with you on the "prettiness" part. He went full into ugly crying, and what made it so realistic and moving was the way he used not just his face, but also voice and even body in the scene. He went from control, then he cracked and started sobbing. So much grief, guilt and regret in his crying. And Hae Sang's reaction was perfectly done too. The way he turned his face and looked up at the ceiling to keep his own crying in control. A lot of actors going all in with the ugly crying often have drool and snot all over. He didn't go there. So I commend him for that as well, because it usually distracts me and takes me out of the scene. However realistic it is when ugly crying. Whoa, full on dissecting one crying scene here. If that wasn't real crying - hats off then.
The latest episode was a significant drop in quality. In terms of both acting, directing and storytelling. It hurt a lot, because I really love this show. It's right up my alley.
I'm fine with the acting, and I've felt the subdued, slow, quiet tone of the show has helped cover up most of the flaws caused by their lack of experience. However, Takamatsu Aloha was put to the test now, and he failed. Or rather the director failed him. With Aloha's acting limits in mind, the director should've helped him handle the scene better, or made changes, so the scene was more fitting to his level. It astounds me, how the same director who gave us one of if not the most beautiful scenes so far (leaving the curtains & eyes open), would let this particular scene make the final cut.
Sakurai Yuki may not be a stronger actor than Takamatsu Aloha (in my opinion, he is), but he appears stronger, not only because of how his character is, but because he so far hasn't been pushed as far out of his comfort zone as Aloha just was. I won't let this episode ruin my overall opinion and enjoyment of this show though, and I hope the remaining episodes will be just as great as the first 5.
Bu Xia can keep tripping over air and conveniently land in roomie's arms four times per episode for all I care. He's just that adorable. Also, a happy Jiang Chi with a huge smile on his face hits different.
So...anyway. Hong Kyung is really good at crying. You know the scene. That was some fine acting. He broke me. Even though 12 episodes is just right for this story, I'm still sad, the show is ending next week. I'll miss this powerful trio.
No, but this episode took me out. Have some dignity and for the love of god stop speaking like a toddler. Girl bye! And cousin trying to look expensive with a non-existent man bun and that circus of a Dior safety pin. For once I welcome waiting a week for new episodes, so I can calm down.
Lord, yes. But it looks like he does? (Can't remember if it was at the end of this last ep or in the trailer for…
Or the whole scene was Akuka acting as a stand-in and helping his friend with some kind of situation, she has. That would be so like him. Or it's a jealousy ploy? But Askua is too pure for that kind of scheming. We'll see in episode 4. I just want the guy to run and save himself.
Lord, yes. But it looks like he does? (Can't remember if it was at the end of this last ep or in the trailer for…
I'm sure, it's just Shu (and us) misunderstanding, what he saw. It would be interesting if Asuka's growth this season was to realize, Shu will never become the kind of guy he needs and wants. But this doesn't seem like that kind of show. Oh well, I gave them 1 season and two episodes, but episode 3 took me out. I'm over watching Asuka's brightness get extinguished in this relationship. It's not Shu's fault either. They're just not compatible.
Me: "...Yo, this feels oddly familiar..." Director Who Buys Me Dinner, New Employee, Roommates of Poongduck & friends.: "We know." Jun & Jun: "Ki Hyun Woo." Me: "Please continue."
The start of this show is one of the better setups for a revenge drama. I was so livid, I could hardly get through the second episode. Way to get the viewers onboard watching Namkoong Min in full savage destroyer mode.
So, the "she was not the second child" comment. Two spirits? Or they're just chasing the wrong one. And the reason why Hae Sang's mom and San Young's dad failed in trying to get rid of the evil spirit, is because they got the name wrong. Since the evil spirit isn't Lee Mok Dan. Or....hmmm. And the whole leading them to the temple with the painting of the hungry ghosts. It appears there's a duality with a "helping spirit" and an "evil sprit".
If this is the end of the old detective, Hong Sae will witness the workings of the spirit himself, which will finally put him in the game with full force. 8 episodes of disbelief is enough. Time to join the other ghost busters, Hong Sae.
OMG, episode 7 was a ride! So much happened! I lowkey wanted Hae Sang to take the busted shaman boy up on his offer to partner up, but then I remembered this is definitely not that kind of show.
Ujin.....his story and that ending scene on the bridge completely broke me. 🥹😢It's always impactful when stoic characters crack and their walls come crashing down. Oh Jung Se handled that part flawlessly. He was amazing in this episode.
Akira: may never recover.
Shin: zero F's given.
I adore him! ❤️
So yeah, I'm just overanalyzing here. I still love how the show handles the story and these two stoic men coming to terms with their emotional baggage, so I can let a lot of flaws slide, but that episode was just a letdown.
End of episode 8 has not yet been released. It's supposedly "Everyday with You" by KyoungSeo. Usually the songs in dramas will be released as OST's. And sometimes dramas like "Fanletter, Please" happen, where a really nice song is played in the very first episode, and it's never released. I'm still not over that one.
I'm fine with the acting, and I've felt the subdued, slow, quiet tone of the show has helped cover up most of the flaws caused by their lack of experience. However, Takamatsu Aloha was put to the test now, and he failed. Or rather the director failed him. With Aloha's acting limits in mind, the director should've helped him handle the scene better, or made changes, so the scene was more fitting to his level. It astounds me, how the same director who gave us one of if not the most beautiful scenes so far (leaving the curtains & eyes open), would let this particular scene make the final cut.
Sakurai Yuki may not be a stronger actor than Takamatsu Aloha (in my opinion, he is), but he appears stronger, not only because of how his character is, but because he so far hasn't been pushed as far out of his comfort zone as Aloha just was. I won't let this episode ruin my overall opinion and enjoyment of this show though, and I hope the remaining episodes will be just as great as the first 5.
Hong Kyung is really good at crying. You know the scene. That was some fine acting. He broke me.
Even though 12 episodes is just right for this story, I'm still sad, the show is ending next week.
I'll miss this powerful trio.
Have some dignity and for the love of god stop speaking like a toddler. Girl bye!
And cousin trying to look expensive with a non-existent man bun and that circus of a Dior safety pin.
For once I welcome waiting a week for new episodes, so I can calm down.
Director Who Buys Me Dinner, New Employee, Roommates of Poongduck & friends.: "We know."
Jun & Jun: "Ki Hyun Woo."
Me: "Please continue."
Run!
Please!
I was so livid, I could hardly get through the second episode.
Way to get the viewers onboard watching Namkoong Min in full savage destroyer mode.
And the whole leading them to the temple with the painting of the hungry ghosts. It appears there's a duality with a "helping spirit" and an "evil sprit".
If this is the end of the old detective, Hong Sae will witness the workings of the spirit himself, which will finally put him in the game with full force. 8 episodes of disbelief is enough. Time to join the other ghost busters, Hong Sae.
Argh, I need the remaining episodes NOW.
I lowkey wanted Hae Sang to take the busted shaman boy up on his offer to partner up, but then I remembered this is definitely not that kind of show.
Ujin.....his story and that ending scene on the bridge completely broke me. 🥹😢It's always impactful when stoic characters crack and their walls come crashing down. Oh Jung Se handled that part flawlessly. He was amazing in this episode.
Damn, this show is bringing it!