I like JSM, but I don't think she suits the pairing with LJW. I guess it's difficult to imagine this pairing asJSM is now in another drama with Kim Ji Seok and they both in their 30s. It's a pity that the main actress was let go (it's difficult to believe that she resigned on her own especially after the script reading and after first filming).
I'm so loving this drama (I already know that we'll need season 3 after this one ends)! I didn't even realize when the hour and a half passed while watching the latest episode. This drama is just too good.
He felt possessive of her initially, BEFORE being told to back off by Nabi on the rooftop. This was the scene…
I really like your take on this as well. I'm a bit confused with PJE's intentions, but I've also met guys like him in real life, so I'm not trusting him at all haha. We cannot be 100% sure what he feels, but Na Bi definitely affects him more than he allows himself with his hook-ups.
I have to say that the side characters are quite interesting. I'm really curious how Sol's relationships will pan out. I'm also already feeling sad for Kyu Hyun as it's not going to be easy and he's definitely more serious with his feelings atm.
I still don't like PJE - he exactly knows what he's doing and used Na Bi's vulnerability (meaning he cared only about himself - otherwise he would have just left giving her space to think things over). People keep forgetting that he's not new to this. He felt jealous about Na Bi, but not because he cared for her - he felt possessive of her.
Na Bi made a choice herself, but she's going to feel angry at herself soon. At the end of the episode, I was literally thinking: "Girl, don't do it". It obvious that what she wants it's completely different from PJE's needs and she's going to get hurt unless she finally accepts this.
I'm actually intrigued and curious about how the story will evolve in the future. It seems more realistic than any romance dramas which I like. I also wonder when the 2nd lead will appear and how he'll affect the story.
I cannot force myself to like the main lead - he seems far from genuine and I wonder what Na Bi really means to him. I somehow understand Na Bi attraction and interest in him, because sometimes you simply cannot ignore the chemistry you have with another person (even though you know that it may hurt you). I actually relate to her a lot. I guess she doesn't want to have any regrets either. We obviously may judge her choices, but are we really sure what would we do in her place?
I actually think that it was because of the JJY scandal back then as Choi Tae Joon was a close friend to JJY and Jonghyun and there were some rumors circulating about his involvement in the group chat (never confirmed though). As a result no network wanted to air the drama. I remember that at that time he also stepped fown from Hotel del Luna.
Seriously recommend removing any makeup before watching this one. There was a lot of ugly crying (I was a total mess) - the story is great and amazingly executed. Every character had a purpose. Loved this.
Wanted to leave a few words after ep 10 (still loving Lee Je Hoon's acting) - Ha Na is a prosecutor who believes in principles of law (although the law is obviously faulty and victims' suffering cannot be compensated), but based on her exam answer she's also had other views in the past. I wonder what happened that her stance changed -could we finally see her backstory? I see this as a chance for her character to grow in the future. It cannot happen instantly as she's not aware of how rainbow taxi operates and what is its goal.
I also agree with others that her character could have been written better, but for me her behaviour is understandable (maybe it helps that I work as a lawyer myself). Only surprised that she's so focused on the investigation herself as it is supposed to be the police job (probably because she's doing this on her own).
I saw comments that it's annoying that she follows the gang, takes photos of them, gets a warrant to get them investigated etc., but that's her job and I think she has legitimate reasons to act this way. She's a prosecutor after all and at least she's not corrupted. I only hope that in future episodes she'll balance the pros and cons and decides to focus her work on the bad guys instead of catching rainbow taxi gang as it will lead to nothing and would be utterly disappointing. However, it would be also understandable from the perspective of the law if they ultimately are punished as well, but we wouldn't like it right?
Lee Je Hoon is simply amazing in this. It must be so interesting from his perspective as an actor to try so many different roles in one show. The rest of the cast is great too.
I'm so glad I've started watching it and definitely recommend it (I've binged all 8 episodes at once). And I'm curious where this show is going - it's really difficult to predict how it'll end.
I hope this show gets darker - it has huge potential to be great. Lee Je Hoon is great and I missed him.
Just a quick observation: watching the first episode and Maria's revenge story I was reminded of islands in Sinan County, where there were also cases of human trafficking. I don't know if that's the inspiration (I didn't read the webtoon). The region is now known and popular with tourists for Banwoldo - Purple Island.
I still don't like PJE - he exactly knows what he's doing and used Na Bi's vulnerability (meaning he cared only about himself - otherwise he would have just left giving her space to think things over). People keep forgetting that he's not new to this. He felt jealous about Na Bi, but not because he cared for her - he felt possessive of her.
Na Bi made a choice herself, but she's going to feel angry at herself soon. At the end of the episode, I was literally thinking: "Girl, don't do it". It obvious that what she wants it's completely different from PJE's needs and she's going to get hurt unless she finally accepts this.
Can't wait for Do Hyuk next episode!
I cannot force myself to like the main lead - he seems far from genuine and I wonder what Na Bi really means to him. I somehow understand Na Bi attraction and interest in him, because sometimes you simply cannot ignore the chemistry you have with another person (even though you know that it may hurt you). I actually relate to her a lot. I guess she doesn't want to have any regrets either. We obviously may judge her choices, but are we really sure what would we do in her place?
That's it - I don't have any words to comment on what happened in episode 2 plotwise. Such disappointment.
I hope the writer will not ruin it for me though - I wouldn't like for this to become too repetitive and predictable in case they run out of ideas.
I also agree with others that her character could have been written better, but for me her behaviour is understandable (maybe it helps that I work as a lawyer myself). Only surprised that she's so focused on the investigation herself as it is supposed to be the police job (probably because she's doing this on her own).
I saw comments that it's annoying that she follows the gang, takes photos of them, gets a warrant to get them investigated etc., but that's her job and I think she has legitimate reasons to act this way. She's a prosecutor after all and at least she's not corrupted. I only hope that in future episodes she'll balance the pros and cons and decides to focus her work on the bad guys instead of catching rainbow taxi gang as it will lead to nothing and would be utterly disappointing. However, it would be also understandable from the perspective of the law if they ultimately are punished as well, but we wouldn't like it right?
I'm so glad I've started watching it and definitely recommend it (I've binged all 8 episodes at once). And I'm curious where this show is going - it's really difficult to predict how it'll end.
Just a quick observation: watching the first episode and Maria's revenge story I was reminded of islands in Sinan County, where there were also cases of human trafficking. I don't know if that's the inspiration (I didn't read the webtoon). The region is now known and popular with tourists for Banwoldo - Purple Island.
For anyone interested: https://news.nate.com/view/20210223n27676?mid=n1006; https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-living-hell-for-slaves-on-remote-south-korean-island-salt-farms/.