Moonstruck

Okay, the synopsis sounds promising. I hope they keep it really dark, like when you say Lee Yeon and Lee Rang are heartless, make them really really bad and then just redeem them properly eventually. But looking at the timeslot it's probably gonna be watered down.
Anyway, still looking forward to it after the end of the amazing Flower of Evil left a hole in my chest.
TVN is really killing it this year!

As much as I love Park Bogum, this show is so far bland. The script also doesn't sound natural.
I have a feeling though that there will be a huge time skip and a turning point for all the characters. I will still continue watching in hopes that it's leading to a better storyline.

There was really nothing on Jiwon's statement about the complicated past, I guess it's just her trying to be interesting for HS and the writers trying to give the viewers wrong leads regarding the mystery. Poor JW, no madeup story would have topped your husband's complicated past. haha
And I agree with BeefyJerk about the Mother's story.

Yes, for sure! Here's the list with some added comments :)

I watch a lot lot ASIAN dramas, enjoy all these mainstream series too (DOTS, CLOY, IONTBO, GOBLIN etc *no offense meant to fans*) but somehow find them easily forgotten. The list below are the ones that I would say left a lasting impression on me. Hope you find something to your liking! :)

1.MARS (Taiwan) - 2004 drama but nothing so far had booted this out of my top1 list. Similar to FoE, it has dark vibe into it but became poignant as it progressed. For a 2004 series, it has amazing cinematography and top notch acting as well. Amazing plot, thought provoking concepts and satisfying ending too. I think the only reason Korea hasn't remade this yet is because they are not ready to present it's heavy subject matter to the Korean public.

2. FLOWER OF EVIL (Korean) - you know why.lol

3. SCARLET HEART RYEO (Korean) - this is depression for sale.haha Even after all these years I still find myself always listening to the soundtrack and watching clips. I couldn't bring myself to rewatch it though (it still hurts T.T). I guess I will never really find closure for this.

4. TEN MILES OF PEACH BLOSSOM / ETERNAL LOVE (Chinese) - first Cdrama I watched and I was obsessed! Watching this genre will need some getting used to. Be ready for 50+ episodes. The first 13 will seem ridiculous but hold on to it, as soon as the turning point starts it's gonna be amazing, heartwrenching, romantic and everything in between. Its one of those series where I didn't find the lead attractive in the beginning but you will undoubtedly fall for him later on (it's call plastic surgery acting I heard haha)

5. ASHES OF LOVE (Chinese) - same genre as Eternal Love. First half seems like a silly comedy but gets heavy later on. I always love stories where there are no lines between good and evil. If you go on forums for this series you will see a lot of deep discussions about the characters (specially the "villain").

6. BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE (Korean) - it's one of those either you get bored or you truly appreciate drama. You will appreciate it maybe if you're in your late 20s or early 30's. What makes this special is not because of the story (heck I don't even remember the story anymore), but the feelings and self reflection it brings out in the viewers while watching these relatable characters.

7. REPLY 1988 (Korean) - it's that feel good series. Family, friends, life. Nostalgia at it's finest, makes you wanna go inside the screen and be part of their lovely neighborhood haha

8.KLUEN CHEEWIT (Thailand) - hate to love story done right. Watching Thai drama also needs some getting used too. Production is not in par with Kdramas but the main couples acting is also top notch and on point. The chemistry was amazing. Although I would have preferred they eliminated subplots, subcouples, exaggerated evil villains, the main couple still made series unforgettable for me.

9. AUTUMN CONCERTO (Taiwan) - oldie but goodie. Bad boy meets good girl, amnesia, babies and angsty stuff in between.

I kinda love and hate this. To be honest the plot and the story flow was very illogical, but the chemistry between the main leads was amazing.
I wish Lakorn production come to quality closer to Kdrama productions. The lead actors (specially Mark) can definitely match the actors on Kdrama when it comes to skill.
However, the editing of this show is really bad. The scenes were cut awkwardly and sequenced in a weird way that sometime you have to pause a bit to rearrange them in your head so the flow make sense. I wish they also lessen unnecessary subplots or subpairing (it's kinda cringey and annoying at times), the main couple story line is already enough and satisfying.

I wanted to love this so much but unfortunately I'm kinda disappointed.
This is bound to be a hit anyway considering it's Kim So Hyun, so they immediately have an advantage. But replace the actors, take away the fancy outfits, have a lower budget cinematography and low budget music, the story left is lackluster.
I understand that this series is supposed to be character driven instead of plot driven, but it still didn't feel strong for me. The plot halfway becomes convoluted, the character specially KMY is highly exaggerated. The only saving aspect for me is the brothers' relationship, it was heartwarming.

woah the official TV viewership ratings are out. It started with 3% and ended with an almost 7%. That a huge success for cable tv and very late timeslot. Really well deserved!
This series is almost flawless. We are only left with a few details to nitpick about because it set the bar really really high from the beginning. But nevertheless exceeded all expectations, definitely the best this year and will be included in my all time top 10. It's currently my All time top 2.

PS. Friends, pls leave a good rating here in MDL so it gets more attention. ♥️

Exactly! We have the same interpretation on why amnesia was the best way for him to remove any doubts about the genuineness of his feelings. 14 yrs of building the facade of a perfect guy in front of JW is a hard habit to break. At some point he will again question whether his finally acknowledge feelings were simply mixed with guilt. By being purely Hyunsu, he will not have these preconditioning and understand that his feelings were truly his own.
He will get his memories gradually anyway, but glad JW will still get to know this side of him. :)

HAHAHHAHA yeah, JW's like 'Bruh, you're gonna seriously regret letting me go.'

FLOWER OF EGGTART!
That scene was funny, sweet and melo.
Best Appa ever!

Yes. He's gonna get all his memories back. And all the while he can be with his family as the real Hyunsu without any influence of the 14yr Heesung persona. We must remember that although he has genuine feeling for Jiwon he was still literally making an effort to build the facade of a perfect guy in front of her. By having the amnesia he can finally be his real self and Jiwon will get to know that side of him. I had mixed feeling about the amnesia in the beginning but thinking about it deeper made me realize it was the best possible ending for him.

I had the same feeling in the beginning but understood why it was necessary for Hyunsu. I wrote my thoughts in the forum section, don't know if that will convince you haha

1) Other than being an introvert I think he is pretty normal. He just have a wrong assumption about himself as everyone else judged him maliciously. Other than her sister, the whole world literally turned against him (including Moojin who was supposed to be a friend). Even the diagnosis of that child therapist has been revealed to be incorrect as she did not dig deep into why Hyunsu was behaving the way he did. He feels emotions although he couldn't process them properly as he made himself believe he was abnormal. He basically conditioned himself to believe what the others had said on what he is.
2) Jaesop brought it to an expert where they can retrieve the files.

Altho thrilling, I'm glad the director did not put your ending haha. The story also heavily revolved on family and love not just the thriller, it would have broken many hearts.

Yeah, they left this open. I'm just assuming since Heesung is smart, he figured something out.

Might want to put spoiler tags here so others who just started watching can enjoy it too :)

So they definitely tricked us by posting those wedding photos as if they were future scenes.
At first I got a bit sad that they chose the amnesia cliche. But going thru the episode made me realize how well executed it was and how integral it is for Hyunsu's character. It was a literal REBORN.
He finally really got to live as his true self and have feelings that were not tainted by the fake persona he built for 14 years. Everything that he will experience from now on are raw undiluted feelings where he wouldn't even question it's genuineness. His memories may have been gone but his whole being remembers his family.
I love the parallels they made between the present and the past, it's like they relived the moments but now they are exclusively for Hyunsu to experience (not shared with his Baek Heesung persona).
The way the script echoes their original script from their first kiss as Jiwon and Heesung and to now their first kiss as Jiwon and Hyunsu.
As well as asking if Eunha will like him the first time meeting as Hyunsu, similar to him asking the same question as Heesung when Eunha was born.

It's also implied based on the wedding flashback that they will marry again. And seems like he will gradually remember the 14 years. They robbed me of that dinner scene between Haesu, Moojin, Jiwon, Hyunsu and Eunha though. T.T

My greedy self self wanted the ending to be longer, but in a way I knew it was already perfect.

And that scene where Eunha asked about her parents divorce made me cry. Poor baby, but although her Daddy couldn't remember he still buys egg tarts for her.

EPISODE 16. FINALLY DONE! WHAT A RIDE THIS DRAMA IS. STILL OVERALL EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.
I had mixed feelings in the beginning on how the plot went. But as it progressed I see how it was brilliantly executed and why it is essential for the character and it's closure. I love the parallels that they have made between the past and the present, only then can you appreciate the direction it went. It was a satisfying ending. I'm gonna miss them.
More thoughts in the spoiler comment.

Just thinking about how bold the production team is to put 'THAT' in the episode 16 preview. They didn't even bother to mess with the viewers feelings and capitalize on that to maximize excitement and ratings. Goes to show how confident they are on leaving an impact without resorting to the usual melodrama tropes/ending.

Yes, of course we know they are innocent. But the thing is they need proof. Jiwon's words and the other detective's opinion do not hold much weight to the public/jury. What I'm saying it realistically speaking they still have work to do to prove innocence.
We are already bias because we watch the narrative with everyone's POV and we know hard facts as we witnessed it.
The rest of the world as just like the villagers with there preconceived judgement. You do remember at that point Hyunsu was not even confirmed a killer/accomplice yet they did not even think twice to accuse this highschooler of killing the foreman.
And as JW pointed out to JungMisook, murder is murder regardless of the circumstances

Yes. But we know this as viewers. The police do not know the circumstances of the death of the foreman. Neither does the sibling have any proof that Haesu killed him as self defense.