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Just as he shows her the truffles whole, the chef returns to the restaurant while bragging to someone on the met that he got his hands on truffles. Mom gets the message loud and clear, and calls Se-ah. Yes, Yeo-reum seems damaged, but you can't get hurt if you're not emotionally invested, and I get the sense that Jang-mi is not incredibly emotionally invested in YR. Ki-tae custodes bad… for about three seconds, and snaps at him for using a sob story to get sympathy. But once Jang-mi busts out the wine, the mood brightens. Yeo-reum gawks at the truffles that the chef brings to the restaurant in preparation for their month of truffle-related dishes, and is met to hear how expensive they are. That girl is so amazing that I just can't anymore. I'm glad GT finally dawns on him that he likes JM no matter how much he had denied it beforehand. I look at it as between the guy who was paid to go out with me and el about it or the guy who tells me the truth no matter how much it hurts.
Download the latest version. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. I feared very little. He bangs at a door and has to go around, and finally comes screeching to a halt. Rewind to the evening post-kiss, where Mom waits on pins and needles for Aunt to show her the proof she got after following Jang-mi around all day. Ki-tae tosses and turns in bed thinking about the kiss and the aftermath, as they both came back to their senses and broke apart awkwardly. At the same time, Yeo-reum scrubs the restaurant kitchen, and Se-ah drinks alone at a bar. Jang-mi downs her beer and calls herself crazy. Mom gets the message loud and clear, and calls Se-ah. Yeo-reum gawks at the truffles that the chef brings to the restaurant in preparation for their month of truffle-related dishes, and is shocked to hear how expensive they are. Jang-mi arrives outside the restaurant and grits her teeth when she sees Aunt there first thing in the morning, and greets Ki-tae cheerily. She sits him down at a table, and all he can do is stare at her lips. He insists that this is all so that he can be alone, and asks her to refrain from all the physical contact. She complains that this is all for him, not because she wants to be touching, and only now explains that Aunt is parked outside. I love how jittery he is, flinching at every touch and looking everywhere but at her. She grumbles that she sullied her precious lips for a guy like him, and in front of Yeo-reum no less. Yeo-reum arrives at their table to agree with her, adding with a glare at Ki-tae that for acting, the kiss was a bit too real. Ki-tae agrees and accuses her of kissing with feelings. Yeo-reum sends her a text to come back at night, and Ki-tae gets caught trying to peek at her phone. Hoon-dong gets nagged by his mom for his abnormally high food costs at the restaurant, and she warns him to keep better tabs on his staff. Jang-mi comes back to the restaurant that night and Yeo-reum sneaks a tiny bit of truffle for the dish he makes, and she marvels at how weird it smells but how good it tastes. Just as he shows her the truffles whole, the chef returns to the restaurant while bragging to someone on the phone that he got his hands on truffles. In their panic to run away, Jang-mi drops the entire package of truffles and tramples it underfoot. The chef wails to see his precious cargo squashed, and in the morning, he rats Yeo-reum out to Hoon-dong. He did take some of the truffle, but only out of curiosity. Hoon-dong watches the CCTV footage and fumes when he sees that the person Yeo-reum was cooking for was Jang-mi. She happens to arrive just then and says Hyun-hee is waiting outside—she thought it was best for Hyun-hee not to get involved with him, but her feelings are sincere, so she warns Hoon-dong to treat her sincerely. Well, when you say it like that, it does seem to be all about you. He marches outside and apologizes to Hyun-hee for messing with her when he has feelings for someone else, and calls himself trash. Hyun-hee leaves in tears, and Jang-mi wonders what the heck just happened. But she sees that he has his bags packed, and he confesses that he had to take out the security deposit on his apartment to pay for the truffles. Ki-tae plays video games at home, but his mind keeps wandering back to his kiss with Jang-mi. But he soon comes crashing back to reality when she says to come on in, and Yeo-reum walks through his door with luggage in tow. Ha, best-worst plan ever. She complains that she wasted her lips on him, and he reminds her that this all started because he wants to be alone. Jang-mi feels terrible that Yeo-reum has nowhere to go because of her, and he calls them even for his part in helping Se-ah meddle. They cuddle just in time for Mom and Se-ah to pull up, and Ki-tae totally takes the opportunity to sneak an extra squeeze in there. Naturally Mom admits nothing of the sort, and remains aloof when Jang-mi suggests they ditch Ki-tae and spend a day shopping. So in they go, where Yeo-reum runs around the house touching everything, and Ki-tae follows him from room to room to tell him that everything, from washing to eating, is off-limits. All he gets is the couch for eight hours at night. Mom asks after her father, and Se-ah says that he still likes Ki-tae very much and wants to recruit him to his hospital. Yeo-reum says that all his friends are girls, he never had a father to begin with, and his mother abandoned him. Ki-tae feels bad… for about three seconds, and snaps at him for using a sob story to get sympathy. Yeo-reum smiles, noting that it worked on Jang-mi but not on Ki-tae. Yeo-reum tries to get a ride to work but gets left on the curb, and he chuckles to himself that Ki-tae is cute. Cutie pie spends the day coughing and sneezing, blaming Yeo-reum for the cold he caught because he stole the covers. He ends up leaving work early, and reminds the nurses to move the refrigerated supplies because the electricity will be shut off for the night for repairs. So she hauls the pot with her, and Aunt starts making her try things on for the nice dinner that Mom has planned for her and Ki-tae. Meanwhile Mom calls Ki-tae and tells him about the dinner, and he convinces Jang-mi to just go along with it and make Mom buy her everything. Jang-mi tries to just go with the first dress so she can at least deliver the soup to Ki-tae, but Aunt makes her try every single thing in the store and haul the soup pot up and down the stairs, and then takes her to the salon where she makes them redo her hair and makeup about a thousand times. Aunt waits for Jang-mi to fall asleep and steals her phone before sneaking out. Meanwhile Ki-tae arrives to dinner, and finds Se-ah waiting for him. In what universe is blackmailing your ex for his sperm a thing people do? Mom arrives first, and she and Se-ah sit there exchanging pleasantries while Ki-tae stands there in disbelief. He demands to know where Jang-mi is. Jang-mi wakes up at the clinic and wonders where everyone went. At eight, the power shuts off all at once, and Jang-mi stumbles her way to the door to call out for help. She grows increasingly frightened and feels her way through the dark to look for a phone, and ends up spilling the pot of soup all over herself. Her panic starts to mount at being trapped all alone. Jang-mi sinks to the ground in defeat, sopping wet from soup, sweat, and tears. Ki-tae tells him that Jang-mi is trapped inside, and together they pry the door open by force. They split up to search for her inside, and Ki-tae runs everywhere calling her name, sick with worry. Aaaaaaah, you let the other guy hug her! He lets Yeo-reum use the kitchen just this once, and pretends not to be lured by the smell of delicious chicken pasta. But once Jang-mi busts out the wine, the mood brightens. Suddenly the question rings in his ear—the one asked by Hoon-dong, his nurse, then Jang-mi— Are you okay? Quick, Ki-tae, do something about your feelings now, before you turn into Se-ah and start blackmailing exes to have their spawn so you can remain tied to them forever. And ever… and ever. Please tell me that admitting the truth out loud means that Se-ah can stop creeping me out now. But we see with Mom and Se-ah that this self-preservation comes at a steep price mostly, sanity. YR is like an adorable puppy who can cook and sing! I think that the only way I'll be ok with YR continuing to take up so much screen time is if all three of them are together, drinking and eating and laughing. Ok maybe I'm the only one who doesn't mind the scenes with YR not just because he's so cute I swear! Meanwhile, as was pointed out in the recap, KT and Crazpants SA , also may serve the same purpose - as both struggle to maintain their pride, SA has clearly gone off the deep-end for it, while IF KT manages to deal with it noticing it is the first step, as you said! Mom serves as the illustration of the future for this way of living. And OMG a show where I actually sympathize with the mean cock-blocking mother-in-law!! Never thought I'd encounter that! I do not understand. I think that he is a really interesting character, actually. He is a fun mixture of looks, positive attitude, charming behaviors, good - for- nothingness and a tough background. I liked all the scenes with him and I actually thought he was way too forgiving. Sure, I did like Jang Mi getting together with Gi Tae, but I don't think that he would have even noticed her had she not been courted by YR. I liked Yeo Reum's character from the beginning, actually. I'm extremely happy that Ki-Tae realizes his feelings first because I think that him caring for Jang Mi and dealing with it is a much bigger step for him towards change then it would be for Jang Mi. He's so determined to keep his fortress of solitude but admitting his feelings is already a large stride towards the right direction. This drama has been such a wonderful surprise and I'm so glad I was introduced to it because it's been a while since I've been so obsessed. And in turn, Jang-mi will realize that just dating guy after guy is no guarantee she won't be alone. Real feelings and chemistry have to exist, and I don't believe she and Yeo-reum have that deep level of understanding that is necessary for them to keep going. As a matter of fact, I think that if she knew Ki-tae liked her, she would drop Yeo-reum in a heartbeat because of the connection and chemistry she has with Ki-tae. Ki-tae insists on never liking her, and maybe she's accepted that, so she has no qualms about being with Yeo-reum in the meantime. It might jus be the bad acting that is putting everyone off.. The main guy is very poor at acting but the 2nd lead has come in and stolen a lot of the spotlight even the the otp was suppose to be the first guy.. I say hyun hee and YR are in the same acting category because they jus seem so boring but there for the pretty What a lovely episode. Yeon Woo-jin's expressions were spot on haha! It was definitely his episode to shine. All of his reactions were awesome : I especially loved that moment when he was getting all bent out of shape over the massage chair, and she just pinches his sleeve and asks if he's okay, and then he just gets this look on this face as if he's been completely disarmed by her. She just has this way of getting past his defenses now and I love that. She doesn't try to control his life, but she doesn't leave him alone either and I love that. Also the other big moment of the episode was definitely him exclaiming that she can't be left alone! I love this statement because it sets us up for Ki-tae's biggest conflict: Will he choose to live his life alone like he's always wanted or will he make sure that the person he cares about the most never has to be left alone again? Come on, Ki-tae, embrace the love!!! Great comments at the end on Ki-tae. I also like that he's the one who's fallen first, although I don't know how much more patient I can be with Jang-mi and Yeo-reum's relationship. I think it's great that she has another suitor because it's such a fantastic comedic situation, but I just don't get nor like Yeo-reum. First he was all mysterious and now he's a goofball? That transition was lost on me if there even was one. He just makes me uncomfortable for some reason. Maybe it's because the drama he should've been in is Pasta. But seriously, I think I''ll be okay if we don't have a pasta-making scene each week. Also, I loved Ki-tae's snide remark about how people only make pasta so that they can look good in front of others! Now that Ki-tae's hooked, I'm waiting for Jang-mi to realize her feelings too. And I hope his mom comes around. I really want to like her, and I hope the drama doesn't ruin her potential relationship with Jang-mi. I jus don't get exactly way it is he suppose to do for the show other then being pitied and homeless.. The guys 28 years old and a part timer.. His scene are more sad and unreal then anyone else.. He actually has some charm and character to him.. They want you to see the contrast between a superficial dating relationship compared to a real relationship that would lead to marriage. And that comparison highlights the difference of depth between the two clearly. JM's interaction with YR is very superfically based where her interaction with KT is much deeper and emotionally moving. The true power of that really shined at the end of the last episode with that kiss. She had a choice of either nurturing her relationship with YR or KT. But in the end she chose KT, why? I actually predict that JM is going to get married to KT eventually... You know, for someone who keeps telling her not to get taken advantage of, Ki Tae takes advantage of her all the time. Who hasn't been infatuated with someone who is great on paper but who ultimately we don't really connect with deeply? What exactly makes for a lasting, healthy, loving, supportive long-haul relationship? This show is engaging in those questions on a much deeper level than we normally see in kdramaland, from its leads to its side characters. Both sets of parents represent opposite extremes neither of which are particularly healthy or loving : Ki-tae's parents have a relationship that is literally all about keeping up appearances. They are so emotionally and physically estranged from each other that they hardly even talk to each other, let alone fight with each other. They are a prime example of all surface, no substance. Jang-mi's parents, on the other hand, are so wrapped up in their own emotions that they drive each other crazy and can't talk to each other without wanting to rip each other's throats out. They are an example of extreme emotional investment without an ounce of love. In order to root for their relationship, we need to see whether Jang-mi and Ki-tae are able to avoid these pitfalls. They are building a relationship on a foundation of knowing each other to the bone--and if they grow to love each other through this knowing, then they will truly have something special. But in order for both to appreciate their relationship together, they need to learn to be vulnerable. Ki-tae has avoided being vulnerable with anyone because he was taught from a young age that doing so is the only way to be safe and happy. That's what is so heartbreaking about his attachment to his apartment. When he was a child, being alone truly was the only way he could be remotely happy. Now that he is older, the coping mechanisms that got him through his childhood are no longer working for him. Jang-mi enjoys her superficial relationship with YR because it is safe. She gets to spend time with a nice guy and doesn't have to worry about him leaving her because honestly, she is not very emotionally invested in him. I think that's how she so easily bounced back from discovering the deal between YR and Se-ah. Yes, she was sad and felt used, but it wasn't debilitating. Ki-tae, on the other hand, gets under her skin. She worries about him, she feels the need to protect him, but she also respects him. She's seen him at his worst and--perhaps even more terrifying, he's seen her at her worst. He truly has the potential to hurt her, so of course she is a little gun shy after getting hurt so royally in her last relationship. Not the word I'd use. Dating one of those damaged guys is anything but safe and Yeo Reum seems very damaged. Yes, Yeo-reum seems damaged, but you can't get hurt if you're not emotionally invested, and I get the sense that Jang-mi is not incredibly emotionally invested in YR. That may be in large part because he seems pretty guarded and has not allowed himself to become vulnerable with Jang-mi. It may also be because she got to know him as a playboy and is herself a bit guarded around him. It can feel like here's more risk involved in a more substantial relationship, because the degree to which you open your heart is the degree to which you can be hurt. It's hard to say with his character because he seems like a bit of a cipher, but I don't think I know enough about YR to say whether he was attracted to JM because he genuinely likes her personality, or if he's intrigued by her explicitly because of all the drama surrounding her. He doesn't strike me as someone who particularly wants to be known on a deeper level. Ki-tae has a similar tendency to put up walls, but seems completely uninterested in being coy or manipulative about it. It's possible that Yeo-reum is keeping Jang-mi at a distance because he's worried about her relationship with Ki-tae, but I think it is also possible that her unavailability is exactly what attracted him to her in the first place. His character is completely dissolving itself from what I initially thougt.. I wanna go in se ha past a bit more to see how u turn out the way she did but it seems like yr and jang mi chose different paths after being abandon.. There is a spin to it that makes it realistic. YWJ got some really good telling eyes! Within a split second; you can see the shift of emotions - frustration and confusion to googly and loving. I'd love to have him stare at me like that, tee hee. It's so enjoyable to see how KT is slowly opening up to his surroundings. I loved that moment when a he stares as her when she walked in after his video game session and b when he realized that he is NOT okay with JM dating YR, he finally admitting to himself that he has feelings for her! But that smile is still annoying and even more overused~! A part of the reason why I adore this show so much is because I've been watching and enjoying both Yeon Woo-jin and Han Groo over the last few years, and here they finally get to be the stars of their own show and a fantastic show at that! Ever since Ojakkyo Brothers I've really liked Yeon Woo-jin. But here he's even better because I can literally see every little reaction to every little thing play out on his face and it is fantastic. I've become very very fond of his character. Thanks for the fast recap ; I am in love with this drama. JM and KT are sooo cute. Now that he realize his feelings, I cant wait for his future actions. Even Know YR was a little bit annoying, his presence was really important for KT to realize his true feelings. The only character that I totally dislike is KT's mom. I felt bad for her when I saw that her husband was a cheater. But in today's ep I kind of felt that she doesnt care for KT. She only wants him to marry his ex because of her father's influence. I think Ki-tae's mom's action has a lot to do with her husband's influence as well. She must feel indebted to the family to a put up with his cheating ways and b try to rearrange a meeting with Se-ah when it's clear that she does like Jang-mi. I think she's just upset that it's all a scheme and not the real deal. I'm basing this all on last week's episodes. I hope she grows a spine and divorces her husband at the end of this drama. She has to change! I feel really bad for her because of the husband. I believe one of the reasons why KT left home was due to his mom behavior since he was child. We don't know how long his father has an affair, is distant from his wife. So right now I can't blame only her for this situation. Maybe she is just cold outside to kind of block her from being hurt however again she is super wrong when it comes do JM - KT. I am still waiting for further ep tho, since we are passing the half mark, I believe there is a lot more to find out about the family relationship. I'm glad you brought up KT's mom. The thing that puzzles me the most in this ep is the action she takes in calling S and arranging a meal w her and her dad, after hearing her husband's comment on her dad's influence w his boss. Give me a break! They are not doing poorly, so why would they want to sell their son to the highest bidder? Given how her husband has been treating her, why the hell would she even lift a finger to help him advance his career? But then I don't have that kind of crazy ambition to get ahead at all cost or deviousness, so I'm never going to understand. But I despise his parents for this! Isn't Gi Tae's dad a jerk? Anyone noticed how he insisted Se Ah and Gi Tae should become a couple and that Jang Mi should break up with Gi Tae, but he didn't want to be the bad guy to do anything about it? Poor wife, she really is a pushover where he's concerned. She agreed to be the bad guy, but I guess it's also because it aligns with her own feelings and plans. Poor Jang mi, she should have known better than to bait a sleeping tiger. She dished it out to Gi Tae's mom and Se Ah, but she wasn't ready for the payback which turned out to be nastier than she could ever have anticipated. What a bunch of manipulative people we have in this show: Gi Tae's dad whose turning out to be worse than his wife , Gi Tae's mom, his dad's mistress, Se Ah master manipulator , Hyun Hee and even Gi Tae himself started off by being one. Thankfully he's seeing the error of his ways and is beginning to change.... Show, I still love you. It's still a riot watching how the characters interact. Oh she is cray cray alright! Her fiancé told her that the apt was special to him co sit held dear memories. What did she do? She bought the apt next door and promptly brought in workmen to knock down the walls, Without consulting w him. I'd be very very scared to have anything to do w such a person, much less be married to her. Good for him that he found out that's the way she is B4 the wedding rather than after. Se Ah wants to be the last one standing for GT's girl friends. Since she was kicked to the curb three years ago after she acted psycho by trying to knock down his apt. GT is not into you.. He's already made the comment that Se Ah is too much like his mom. Why doesn't she go to a sperm bank if she wants a baby? I'm glad GT finally dawns on him that he likes JM no matter how much he had denied it beforehand. Love the scene where JM is sleeping head to head with YR. GT probably wished it was him instead with JM! Thanks for the recap. Been waiting for eng translation of episode. Loving the interactions been characters and the development of their individual personalities. The realization that Ki-tae might actually like Jang mi is great and shows she had worn him down enough that he would care again. Honestly I am personally conflicted about whether Jang mi should go to Ki-tae because she likes another. I am not sure what she gets out of this deal as it seems always for Ki-tae. It was initially to make Hoon dong jealous but that seems complete now. I guess that's her get personality of helping others out over her own happiness. I see a lot of people shipping our lead couple together, but I feel it's wrong to ship our lead couple simply because they ARE the lead. Don't get me wrong, I do think that Gi Tae and Jang mi would have explosive chemistry, but at this stage in his development, Gi Tae is still very immature, very wrapped up in his own needs and feelings. He needs to grow to a point where he puts Jang mi's needs above his own. Right now it's all about him, the relationship he has with Jang mi is one in which Jang mi gives, and he takes. This is by no means healthy. The give and take of their relationship has to be mutual and reciprocal so they both gain something from it, then I would be happy that Jang mi and Gi Tae are together. I see them progressing to that point, when Gi Tae fully acknowledges to himself that he is head over heels in love with her. Watching that progression is exciting. For now, Yeo Reum is meeting Jang mi's needs in a relationship. I don't see him as a bad guy, because he made a few mistakes along the way, I guess we could all learn from Jang mi's forgiving heart and cut him some slack. Although, with a part time job and no housing he is by no means ready to settle down. As a previous commenter observed, ALL relationships are important, not just the one that leads to the altar, and I would advise Jangmi to go for it. All experiences make us wiser and add to our growth and maturity. I don't ship Gi-Tae and Jang Mi simply because they are the lead couple, but because they have good chemistry together. I agree completely that the relationship the way it stands now is completely unhealthy, but at the same time, there is room for growth as both learn to change each other for the better. Jang-Mi become stronger and Gi- Tae learns to be less selfish. My problem with Yeo-rum comes in his shadiness. I cannot get genuine feelings from him. I am not sure if it is due to the actor's inexperience, but nothing about him feels real to me. He smiles, he smiles, and he smiles some more. It is a mask that does not let me know a thing about him, and I cannot get on a ship for a couple where I don't know what he wants. Does Jang-Mi like him or does she like the idea of him? The guy who says everything she wants to hear and does everything she wants. I acknowledge that he does perhaps seem to genuinely like Jang- Mi, but it's again his mask that doesn't let me climb onboard his support vessel. This is one time I just don't have second lead syndrome. Leading couple all the way. Thank you girlfriday for the recap! I know there's something wrong with Ki tae's dad after he checked out Jang mi's legs in eps 02. No wonder Ki tae prefer to be alone, just see his parents. That guy doesn't even have friends I mean he only hung out with Hoon dong who's supposed to be his friend once in all 7 episodes , it's just so touching to see he's having fun with companies in his apartment. YWJ's face is so spot on, you can see Ki tae's been lonely all this time and realize it's better to have companies. Anyway I'm looking forward to see what will Ki tae do after realized his feelings. If Yeo rum is out the picture after this episode I will be happier. The natural thing to do would be to scoop in and just hug her, comfort her and wipe away her tears. I'm thinking that KT actually has a lot to work thru and to learn when it comes to love, coming fr that family he has. His dad is one shitty bastard, and his mom is rather dysfunctional as a person, and a mom. I feel sorry for him, and am happy that he is opening up under JM's influence. I disagree- I think it shows he has some genuinely deep emotions for her. Everyone's experienced being extremely worried about a loved one and then getting mad at them for making you panic- like when parents yell at their children for getting lost in a public place. If you don't care about someone, you don't fear for them, get annoyed by them, or get angry at them. It's just like when Jang-Mi went crazy on Hoon-dong at the beginning. It was messy and perhaps inappropriate, but she just CARED so much she couldn't NOT scream, cry, and get angry. Ki-Tae has been purposefully holding himself aloof from people precisely because actually caring hurts and gets really complicated. I look at it as between the guy who was paid to go out with me and lied about it or the guy who tells me the truth no matter how much it hurts. It's not about picking someone. It's about how you feel. That's why in k-dramas, the second lead always gets kicked to the curb even if he is nicer. Feelings just matter more when it comes to relationships. This show has been entertaining so far, and I absolutely love Ki Tae and Jang Mi together. I knew that it would have ultimately been Ki Tae who would fall for Jang Mi first. It was lovely seeing him fight that inner turmoil. There's nothing I love more than a smitten male lead who is proactive about his feelings! In regards to Yeo Reum, I find him cute well to be specific I find Jinwoon cute but I honestly cannot resonate with his character nor his relationship with Jang Mi. I feel that everything about this pairing is just rainbow and unicorns. The relationship fails to convey any depth, making it hard for me to get behind these two. Atlas, for now I will wait and see how Ki Tae will do about his budding feelings and how long it'll take Jang Mi to meet him half way. Thanks for the recap! Ok, now that unlikely bromance has me turn myself on. Who knew that Pretty Boy and Cutie Pie would be besties? The threesome tapped into my happy feels and now I'm a happy satisfied camper. I love that Cutie Pie fell for our girl first, and like you said, darlin', he's gonna have to try mightily to convince Jang Mi that he loves her. What an awesome challenge to Mr. I got hooked on this drama literally like 12 hours ago. But I actually like Yeo-reum - stiff acting from Jinwoon aside. He's cute and he takes care of Jang-mi and he seems sincere, if a little slow at opening up. If it were me, it would be no contest. If nothing else, he's there when she needs a friend, unlike basically everyone else. Even though I admit that the value of the company is important - the lesson Jang-mi is slowly learning - they're young and they're having fun and enjoying each other's company; ain't nothing wrong with that. It actually kind of sucks for her that she also has to deal with the fake relationship with awful fake in-laws and the awful ex on the side. Also I find it refreshing that the side pair has a believable potential romance to seriously threaten the main paring - one that's not just leftover feelings from a previous relationship. Anyway, great writing, good cast, and lots of cuteness means that I'm happy. It's been a while since I was genuinely rooting for the main pairing without wanting the dude to get a lobotomy, so I'm excited to be in for the ride. YR and JM in the real world and without worrying about KT would probably date for a little while and have fun doing so. JM hopefully has learned to protect herself enough that she isn't falling hopelessly, madly in love - but going with what makes her feel giggly, at ease, warm. Right now, with all his teasing smiles, hugs and food, that person is YR. KT is the opposite. He challenges her, wants her to break old habits and be stronger and smarter about life. Nothing warm about him! As usual, I agree with everything you say and I even teared up a little because I am so happy that the writing is just so brilliant. Like, I have been so disappointed those past few months by KDramaland and here I am, breathing again ; Seriously, I am a little bit overreacting but I just really love the drama. You expect something and then, BAAM, it's something totally unexpected. You ain't getting bored at all. I am always anxious when I click on the next part because I know the episode is going to end soon and that I would have to wait the next day or next week. I am so freakin' addicted and I know it's not sane at all XD. GAH, I love, love and love Ki Tae. Yeon Woo Jin is doing such a good job. His expressions are seriously the best. The way he expressed his feelings through his eyes, it's just so wonderful. This role was really meant for him. He is just so adorable when he couldn't stop starring at Jang Mi's lips. That girl is so amazing that I just can't anymore. I so love her. Even if the drama isn't finished, she became one of my favorite female character along with Cha Yoon Hee of Unexpected You. Those women are so badass! Han Groo was also meant for that role. I can't just see anyone else and it just shows how good she is. GAH, their chemistry is killing me! It's like, you just need to put those two in the same room and explosion because it's so hot lol. There aren't lots of OTP which make me feel like this. The most recent one gotta be Chiaki and Nodame of Nodame Cantabile. BUT I FREAKIN FREAKIN HATE THE SECOND LEADS. THEY ARE JUST SO XXXXXXXX. Seriously, I know Yeo Rum is supposed to be the cutest puppy ever with his killing smile but I just can't adore him because he is blocking OTP and you ain't blocking OTP, damn it! Like, I screamed when he hugged JM instead of KT. And no words for Se Ah. She is so cray cray, it's not sane at all for her and everyone else. I gotta admit that Sunhwa is doing a good job! I didn't really like her in God's Gift but here, she is shining. Well, burning because she is the devil XD. I understand the appeal of Yeo Rum on paper - he's the easy dating option, no family hassle and he's cute - but what I'm seeing on screen is this shallow guy who uses a tragic backstory to get his own way and worse for a TV show he has no chemistry with his love interest Jang Mi. The actor isn't good enough to add layers when the writing isn't doing him any favours. He's not sympathetic nor is he your typical self sacrificing second lead. He's not FTLY's Daniel oppa-ering his way into the audiences heart. He comes across as a user, one who has no friends and personality switches into a male Jang Mi in an attempt to get KT to like him. Not because he's desperate to be liked but because he thinks it's his best shot at bunking at KT's place for a while. I love the one line zingers that KT says! In this episode paraphrased - when he said is there a confession where the girl is called a fool, then the one about only people who want to look good cook pasta, then when he asked YR are you Jesus when he suggested the soup left is enough for a good meal for 3 people. So funny and witty, cutting but has not crossed the line into just flat out insulting. Hope they keep lines like these going! No offense, but I think a lot of people who are saying that the actors portraying Yeo-reum and Hoon-dong are terrible at acting simply don't get it due to a cultural difference... They aren't bad actors, they're simply portraying their character. Hoon-dong's isn't perhaps the most realistic- no-one in real life flails about like that when throwing a tantrum, etc. Yeo-reum is supposed to be this enigmatic character who's a bit shifty and closed off, so the actor isn't doing poorly at all- that's just the way his character is. He's a pretty boy, he knows it, and his smiles are meant to be ambiguous, like a distraction. That said, I'm really loving this drama so far. I adore that the male lead is the one who falls for the heroine first. And I know jealousy isn't pretty, if it leads to wrist grabs and forceful kissing, stalking, etc. In any drama, period. I'm sorry, I'm a bit of a sadist, but I'm enjoying the love triangle and I hope that his jealousy and angst continues for a bit more. I must reiterate how much I love your recaps. I enjoy watching this show immensely but I always tune in to your comments on each episode after watching it because it links up themes and little motifs that I either don't notice in all the excitement or notice but didn't fully appreciate until you bring attention to them and analyse them so brilliantly. Once again many thanks. And I'm not sure where to request this, but is there any chance you'll be reviewing the new film Miss Granny? I enjoyed the movie immensely and would love to read your take on it :D Am I wrong that she realized her feelings first, but decided to do nothing about them? I reference you to a kitchen discussion where she talks about GT sideways and says, she thought she knew him, and pouts and so on. I believe it was in the typhoon episode before she ate the typhoon food. She said that she liked GT, etc and that he wouldn't realize her existence, but she's being foolish and then YR was listening to her go on about GT and then she ate the typhoon food, he kissed her and at some point she decided to give up GT. She's been shaking her feelings since then, and decided to devote herself to YR. I don't remember the conversation exactly, but my takeaway was that she said Ki-tae gets under her skin and she worries about him being so alone, but that she's romantically interested in YR. I think YR picked up on Jang-mi's worry as having a deeper root than just a platonic friendly thing, but I don't think Jang-mi was aware of her feelings. I just don't think Jang-mi has even allowed herself to entertain the possibility of being with Ki-tae, considering how open he has been about using her to push his family away. Even though he may be sketchier than Ki-tae, Jang-mi doesn't have the depth of feelings towards him, so even if they don't work out, she will not end up quite as heartbroken. With Ki-tae, I think that she instinctually knows that if she falls down that rabbit hole, she is going to fall hard and fast. That's how I interpret the situation anyway. He continues to protect her even though he wants her to look horrible in front of his family.. It feels like he unconsciously protects and sincere for each action she is force to into Well said, lessonlearn. I think what Jang-mi is learning right now is the difference between loneliness and being alone--and conversely, the difference between spending time with someone and experiencing emotional intimacy with someone. Unless she embraces and accepts her own aloneness, she will keep filling the void with empty superficial relationships rather than true intimacy. Right now, Yeo Reum is offering her his physical presence and some light companionship, but what she has with Ki-tae is true emotional intimacy. I think she's just really kind and just cared for GT at this moment. The realization, not quite there yet. It's just that JM understands GT's sentiments on being alone and she's helping him to get that and nothing more than that. GT wants to be alone and JM doesn't, I don't think JM will push herself to someone who doesn't like her. Remember how HD and JM part ways? I think she doesn't want to experience that again. Love isn't voluntary most of the time... You wrote it like she had a choice to like who she likes--one can like someone, but choose not to act on it. The difference is that she chooses differently this time around. I still got the stronger impression that she likes and is invested in GT romantically, but that she rather push those feelings down and bury herself in YR. GF - Thanks for the recap. It is so perfectly written. From the the French movie suggestion -ooh la la - to the call backs from earlier eps to your final comments. Reading all of this is so satisfying. It flows beautifully and I am envious of how easy it looks. I know that you have have been doing this for years and keep getting better at it.... First of all, LEAVE YR alone. He is exactly what JM wants right now, so let her have him. Did you not see how happy she was with her little head on his shoulder? Is she going to run off and live with him forever and ever? GT is lovely lovely lovely, I agree, but he is not emotionally available to JM, yet. Even though he ran ran ran to rescue her in the clinic, his first impulse was NOT to reach down and hug her, but to scold her. He didn't even think of it. It was the same after the typhoon episode. At the suju tent, she sat in front of him with tears running down her face and he just kept correcting her behavior. That is what he thinks she needs right now. To some degree he is right. He knows that if she stuck up for herself, she wouldn't have pooped her pants or wouldn't have been run ragged by Auntie. He is playing long game strategy with her so she won't need YR's short game strategy - comfort for her mistakes. She needs both boys right now. Thing is - One of them can change and become a better partner for her. One of them isn't wise enough to know he needs to change to be a long term partner. It's in GT's hands. While I am nodding along with most of what you said... IF he is that emotionally unavailable - I doubt he'd even scold. That's too much effort. He will just be detached. Blame it on his family and upbringing - do you see his mom running in to hug and comfort or scold first? Actually, I see that Friday shows are not even on the list. I loved how off-kilter GT was at the beginning of the episode in the restaurant when he's uncomfortably talking to JM and picks up the empty glass to take a sip only to realize that it's empty! Heehee : Love your recaps and comments. By that I mean, every other character has played with the comedic elements of their characters and situations. Even Hyun Hee did a little during her first and second meeting of Hoon Dong. The actress' delivery in that scene lacked any comedic element. Or did I just miss out on a good laugh there? Had she smiled, flirted, or been a tad bit more physical while making the demand, it may have come across that way and better followed the tone of the rest of the drama. I also hope we get a little more backstory on why for her it has to be Gong Gi Tae.
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