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Exceeded all expectations. Truly brilliant. It did not give me some lame sappy ending with the monk friend, though I felt it came a bit late. I did want more resolutions and reveal as to what happened to Jung Hee after she started to move on. Gi Hoon and Yoo Ra relationship was revealed over time, while the romantic in me cries, it was refreshing to see how it all goes for those two. While my heart screamed it's sappy self out and I wanted things to go silly between Dong Hoon and Ji An the truth behind this drama came out: "What a wonderful relationship you have with him. And so precious, too. If you take the time to think about it each and every interpersonal relationship is quite fascinating, and precious. You must repay them. Live a happy life. That's how you can repay the people in your life."My Mister is a drama of how we touch each other's lives. The relationships and connections that we chose to keep and cherish. Personal happiness and sorrow. It's truly beautiful.To be quite honest I think the biggest pay off of this ending episode was Loan Shark. Lee Gwang Il. When he could hear Ji An's honest words about their past and present relationship. That she did understand that his father hurt him and even though he knew his father was bad he mourned him. The girl he knew was being wronged and he cared for, killed a horrible man whom he loved. He was wrinkled by life too. He was also unwrinkled by Ji An. I hope she knows he sent those flashdrives. I would have liked a quick check in on on Ki Beom [Ji An's best friend]. Who is the only character who is truly left out. THe only reason I keep bringing him up is because he is pivotal to the entire plot! Yet works as just a quiet and silent little used character. Which does credit to the writer. I also would have liked to have more confirmation on Kang Yoon Hee. From the pictures and what he says Kang Yoon Hee and Park Dong Hoon are still together. But now she lives where their son is . . . so now there's a huge distance between them. How does that fix a marriage? Either way this is one of the most impressive and down to earth dramas I have ever watched. It's lovely and beautiful. With all it's harsh edges and . . . grit. I adore this drama and I do feel that it's utterly underated despite it's high ratings. As I type my review for the last episode My Mister sits on the highest ratings on this site at 9.2 tying with Signal and SKY Castle. Signal happens to be a favorite of mine so that high praise. (Haven't watched SKY Castle yet.) When I switch from ratings to most popular it's on page freaky 11!!!!!! It's all the way back there with it's #1! I just needed to rant. Because this drama is spectacular. One of the best endings with no let down. No slowing and the writer/director never lose there way.
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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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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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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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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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Marriage, Not Dating Episode 3
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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.
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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Behind Your Smile Episode 18
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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!
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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The build up is killing me! Everyone wants Jung Moon dead. Ah, so sweet. Woong Cheol and Tae Soo won't do it. Is Woong Cheol's old boss really the one who wants him dead? Or is there some bigger scheme going on. Not to mention that the prosecutor apparently knows what ties Goo Tak has with them. It can't be that he helped put them all away right? That seems to simple. Either way the build up is killing me.
Especially where the this episode leaves Woong Cheol! Ah, my big mean teddy bear. I really adore him. Oh, and that line: "Let's go to die." Ha-ha.
I'm trying to pay attention if anyone else gets the broken bones sound affects when they fight. Tae Soo apparently likes to break arms and wrist. It's kind of funny and I'm trying to pay attention more.
The random shooter thing was interesting, though It's been done in many things even with the plot that it was to cover up specific targets. It was well utilized here, especially to show how are Bad Guys have grown.
I'm still a bit disappointed in Mi Yeong's role. I wonder if she'll truly stay a side kick the whole drama?
Especially where the this episode leaves Woong Cheol! Ah, my big mean teddy bear. I really adore him. Oh, and that line: "Let's go to die." Ha-ha.
I'm trying to pay attention if anyone else gets the broken bones sound affects when they fight. Tae Soo apparently likes to break arms and wrist. It's kind of funny and I'm trying to pay attention more.
The random shooter thing was interesting, though It's been done in many things even with the plot that it was to cover up specific targets. It was well utilized here, especially to show how are Bad Guys have grown.
I'm still a bit disappointed in Mi Yeong's role. I wonder if she'll truly stay a side kick the whole drama?
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I had to sit on this ending for a while. Because it ticked me off that bad. I thought if I cooled down I'd find something that I liked enough to forgive how this drama just gave up.
Nope.
So this drama that did so great at developing its cast, then decided to just turn them into happy go luck stereotypes in the final episodes. Why is this important. Because killer Tae Ho somehow escapes jail and happily paints with his "friends" at the end. Despite the fact that he accidentally may have not killed one person, but assuredly killed 4 others. (Yes, the pilot was dying and it was a mercy kill.)
I know this writer tends to make off choices for the stories or huge plot holes, but this was an utter disappointment. I can not believe that 9 episodes of build up and promise . . . led to this. Ugh.
Nope.
So this drama that did so great at developing its cast, then decided to just turn them into happy go luck stereotypes in the final episodes. Why is this important. Because killer Tae Ho somehow escapes jail and happily paints with his "friends" at the end. Despite the fact that he accidentally may have not killed one person, but assuredly killed 4 others. (Yes, the pilot was dying and it was a mercy kill.)
I know this writer tends to make off choices for the stories or huge plot holes, but this was an utter disappointment. I can not believe that 9 episodes of build up and promise . . . led to this. Ugh.
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Behind Your Smile Episode 16
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The episode number just bumped to 19! What? Is this an MDL error? Everywhere else is still saying 18. Huh. Now to my review:
"You also have compelling reasons right? Can you all not be this excessive? First you stab someone, then you say that you didn't really mean to stab her! You're all so pathetic. You are all just forced to hurt others." - Xin Yu
Xin Yu has truly grown up. I love the dialogue and realities of this drama. She confronts Yi Ting and boy does she let him have it. He needs to realize the damaged he's wrecked. He's ruined her faith and hope in family, love, and friendship. Though Su Zhongwen should help restore some of that. He was straightforward with her and eventually told her the truth leaving the matter into her hands.
The reality is that Xin Yu is analyzing every moment when she thought she was with these people. She will probably never be able to trust like she did before. There will always be doubts and the waiting for someone to betray her. That's the most heartbreaking thing.
Did anyone else find it odd that her mom said she had grown up and that she was worried as her daughter never suffered. Maybe not big losses. I was nervous the Tourette's Syndrome was dropped, but it did make an appearance after one of her face offs.
While Xin Yu didn't think her full game ahead, she definitely had the start of a great plan. Yi Ting sill can't give up his revenge. All I can hope for is that Qian Ren will be okay.
"Xin Yu, I won't let anyone hurt you. Because only I can hurt you."- Yi Ting
I'm just as torn as Xin Yu. That line besides you can't help but feel for Yi Ting. It's because we know all the angles, motivations, and sides. As a viewer I feel sympathy for both Xin Yu and Yi Ting. However, I don't like some of his actions and moves towards Xin Yu. I feel like the strong point would be for Xin Yu to leave him, but my heart wants them to save each other.
Qian Ren turned into a spy fast. Even though he knows how much finding out about Xiao Yue hurt. (Talk about symbolism as Xiao Yue lays in the ruins of her robbed apartment she shared with Xin Yu!) In the end he knew to some extant and thought it was all right. While the farm people warming up to Xin Yu was moving, I wanted her to escape from all those who lied.
That ending is terrifying and I hope things don't take a tragic twist. I like the idea of Yi Ting and Xin Yu teaming up to bring Tang down. Because boy does he need to. I also like the idea of Lin Man not getting off. The proof will destroy them both, and that's how it should be.
"You also have compelling reasons right? Can you all not be this excessive? First you stab someone, then you say that you didn't really mean to stab her! You're all so pathetic. You are all just forced to hurt others." - Xin Yu
Xin Yu has truly grown up. I love the dialogue and realities of this drama. She confronts Yi Ting and boy does she let him have it. He needs to realize the damaged he's wrecked. He's ruined her faith and hope in family, love, and friendship. Though Su Zhongwen should help restore some of that. He was straightforward with her and eventually told her the truth leaving the matter into her hands.
The reality is that Xin Yu is analyzing every moment when she thought she was with these people. She will probably never be able to trust like she did before. There will always be doubts and the waiting for someone to betray her. That's the most heartbreaking thing.
Did anyone else find it odd that her mom said she had grown up and that she was worried as her daughter never suffered. Maybe not big losses. I was nervous the Tourette's Syndrome was dropped, but it did make an appearance after one of her face offs.
While Xin Yu didn't think her full game ahead, she definitely had the start of a great plan. Yi Ting sill can't give up his revenge. All I can hope for is that Qian Ren will be okay.
"Xin Yu, I won't let anyone hurt you. Because only I can hurt you."- Yi Ting
I'm just as torn as Xin Yu. That line besides you can't help but feel for Yi Ting. It's because we know all the angles, motivations, and sides. As a viewer I feel sympathy for both Xin Yu and Yi Ting. However, I don't like some of his actions and moves towards Xin Yu. I feel like the strong point would be for Xin Yu to leave him, but my heart wants them to save each other.
Qian Ren turned into a spy fast. Even though he knows how much finding out about Xiao Yue hurt. (Talk about symbolism as Xiao Yue lays in the ruins of her robbed apartment she shared with Xin Yu!) In the end he knew to some extant and thought it was all right. While the farm people warming up to Xin Yu was moving, I wanted her to escape from all those who lied.
That ending is terrifying and I hope things don't take a tragic twist. I like the idea of Yi Ting and Xin Yu teaming up to bring Tang down. Because boy does he need to. I also like the idea of Lin Man not getting off. The proof will destroy them both, and that's how it should be.
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So this is what truly leads Seung Nyang to the path of vengeance. To be trapped in there with him dying like that, vengeance is needed. Though I thought the Emperor (Todon, Ta Hawan, whatever that's what I'm calling him from now on) knew who he was to Seung Nyang. Now I'm wondering if he doesn't? Because he'd feel even more guilty.
Oh, and I have a comment for last episode when the doctor was all like "I've never seen a woman in so much pain before." Um, how about every day living. Childbirth. I doubt that Seung Nyang was the first infected arrow wound he's seen on a woman. Woman suffer just as much or more, after all woman experience everything a man can and things they can't. Goodness. That really ticked me off.
Also, what is with making the villains laugh so cheesey? Even the Emperor's bride to be has some serious laugh issues.
So this episode packs one heck of a punch. We see why things happen, why the Emperor betrays everyone. But we're left with the frustration that we know and yet the other cast members don't. El Temur is one heck of an evil foe!
This episode really revved up my emotions. I'm angry and so ticked! I feel just as helpless as Seung Nyang. Vengeance! Blood! I'm even ticked at the Emperor and want his blood. (Sorry my beloved Ji Chang Wook).
Oh, fair warning you will want the next episode right after this cliffhanger! Dang nabbit, had to be that guy who finds out. Creepy sniffer.
Oh, and I have a comment for last episode when the doctor was all like "I've never seen a woman in so much pain before." Um, how about every day living. Childbirth. I doubt that Seung Nyang was the first infected arrow wound he's seen on a woman. Woman suffer just as much or more, after all woman experience everything a man can and things they can't. Goodness. That really ticked me off.
Also, what is with making the villains laugh so cheesey? Even the Emperor's bride to be has some serious laugh issues.
So this episode packs one heck of a punch. We see why things happen, why the Emperor betrays everyone. But we're left with the frustration that we know and yet the other cast members don't. El Temur is one heck of an evil foe!
This episode really revved up my emotions. I'm angry and so ticked! I feel just as helpless as Seung Nyang. Vengeance! Blood! I'm even ticked at the Emperor and want his blood. (Sorry my beloved Ji Chang Wook).
Oh, fair warning you will want the next episode right after this cliffhanger! Dang nabbit, had to be that guy who finds out. Creepy sniffer.
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Strong Woman Do Bong Soon Episode 4
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That dream Bong Soon had was insane. Hilariously so! I mean Mion Hyeok didn't look too shabby dressed as a woman, and then Gook Du's whole reactions. Just--even thinking about it makes me laugh! (I've already rewatched the scene too many times.) Honestly I really want to see the bloopers from filming that so I can see the actor's, and set people's, reactions. That butt grab! How did Ji Soo keep such a straight face?
The hoodie girl! I know that's how they're paths met prior, but I didn't notice the red hoodie was Bong Soon until this episode. I have a feeling everyone is connected. Oh, well.
Oh, oh! The whole The Bodyguard reference with the Whitney Houston song was perfection! I laughed so hard. >_< Not to mention Bong Soon's dad pulling out all his hidden money. The fractured toe that healed super fast. Bong Soon was totally into the gang wanting to make her their boss, she loved the hero worship! This episode just got me laughing.
The movie and dance club was too awesome. Though if she's that out of control when she's not drunk I'm pretty sure that the dance pole wouldn't have been the only causality when she's plastered. (Though I question crying at the super hero movies? I mean she has a secret identity to hide (that she can't keep), but not much in common with them otherwise.) Min Hyeok watching her dance and have a good time was great. I love that he didn't care what she said while drunk. His only response is that the morning after when she was acting all innocent about it was that she was cute, sexy, and such a "cutie patootie"! Min Hyeok's open interest for her is awesome! I love it! Though I wish he'd quit with the gay joke.
To be honest the writing for Strong Woman Do Bong is all over the place. There are so many plot things going on. Boong Soon parents both seem to have love interests. he love triangle of Bong Soon, Min Hyeok, and Good Du. Then the love triangle of Gook Du, Gook Du's girlfriend, and Bong Soon's brother. The weird kidnapping/murders, the person out to get Min Hyeok, Min Hyeok inheriting his dad's shady business, the development of the neighborhood, the gang that wants to get rid of or recruit Bong Soon, and the youngster gang wanting her to be their boss. That's just the in your face stuff. Despite it all I can't help, but be entertained. This is one of those dramas that is insane and I know there are flaws in the writing, but I can't help it. Park Bo Young (playing Bong Soon) is just too irresistible in comedy roles.
So will I be continuing this drama? You bet! I've gotten over my high expectations. Oh well, I'll enjoy the crazy fun.
The hoodie girl! I know that's how they're paths met prior, but I didn't notice the red hoodie was Bong Soon until this episode. I have a feeling everyone is connected. Oh, well.
Oh, oh! The whole The Bodyguard reference with the Whitney Houston song was perfection! I laughed so hard. >_< Not to mention Bong Soon's dad pulling out all his hidden money. The fractured toe that healed super fast. Bong Soon was totally into the gang wanting to make her their boss, she loved the hero worship! This episode just got me laughing.
The movie and dance club was too awesome. Though if she's that out of control when she's not drunk I'm pretty sure that the dance pole wouldn't have been the only causality when she's plastered. (Though I question crying at the super hero movies? I mean she has a secret identity to hide (that she can't keep), but not much in common with them otherwise.) Min Hyeok watching her dance and have a good time was great. I love that he didn't care what she said while drunk. His only response is that the morning after when she was acting all innocent about it was that she was cute, sexy, and such a "cutie patootie"! Min Hyeok's open interest for her is awesome! I love it! Though I wish he'd quit with the gay joke.
To be honest the writing for Strong Woman Do Bong is all over the place. There are so many plot things going on. Boong Soon parents both seem to have love interests. he love triangle of Bong Soon, Min Hyeok, and Good Du. Then the love triangle of Gook Du, Gook Du's girlfriend, and Bong Soon's brother. The weird kidnapping/murders, the person out to get Min Hyeok, Min Hyeok inheriting his dad's shady business, the development of the neighborhood, the gang that wants to get rid of or recruit Bong Soon, and the youngster gang wanting her to be their boss. That's just the in your face stuff. Despite it all I can't help, but be entertained. This is one of those dramas that is insane and I know there are flaws in the writing, but I can't help it. Park Bo Young (playing Bong Soon) is just too irresistible in comedy roles.
So will I be continuing this drama? You bet! I've gotten over my high expectations. Oh well, I'll enjoy the crazy fun.
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Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu Episode 6
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I like how this episode dealt with moving in. Especially so fast. They didn't really date before doing so. I love how he called the ring he gave her pest control. Though is it when it's on the right wedding finger? Because I wear rings on that finger all the time and I still get asked out.
Akito is still a smooth operator working on her brother. The brother is clearly on his side. Why not he's offering her marriage.
This was a fun and cute episode per usual. It was nice seeing Ryu and Asuka getting to know each other. On a radom note I'm surprised how clean this drama still is and the one kiss in this episode was a quick peck. Apparently this manga is supposed to be smut. With them living together I thought there might be hints of "adult" relations going on. Yet it's very clean. That's okay as I like the story revolving more on the characters.
Akito is still a smooth operator working on her brother. The brother is clearly on his side. Why not he's offering her marriage.
This was a fun and cute episode per usual. It was nice seeing Ryu and Asuka getting to know each other. On a radom note I'm surprised how clean this drama still is and the one kiss in this episode was a quick peck. Apparently this manga is supposed to be smut. With them living together I thought there might be hints of "adult" relations going on. Yet it's very clean. That's okay as I like the story revolving more on the characters.
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Behind Your Smile Episode 3
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Xin Yu is growing. Xiao Yue is right, she's so unguarded. Her light makes it hard for her to even fathom how Yi Ting might be playing her. *hugs* I love seeing her moments of brilliance. Like telling the police she refuses nighttime interrogations. Also seeing through Qian Ni and not begging.
From the previews Xin Yu's runaway may not be sticking. Though I admire her for wanting to keep Xiao Yue safe.
There's still hope for a Womance as Xiao Yue realizes she really cares for Xin Yu. Even willing to confront Yi Ting.
I get that people are angry. However, you don't accuse the next available person. Wouldn't reality be that if someone did all that using and tossing their daughter away wouldn't be too hard?
That said I'm sorry for Xin Yu. Clearly her mother has done some dirty things. I want to have hope that she didn't.
Oh, and I know Yi Ting and Xin Yu have chemistry and Yi Ting slays it with those sexy smirks. However, Qian Ren (Lee Sean!) has serious chemistry with her too. Until he was suddenly "repelled" by her. The whole caring thing was cute.
I also thing that Yi Ting realizes he might be terrorizing Qian Ni too much. He might just truly send her off her rocker. After all she did do something he didn't even plan.
I love the way the story is weaving the web Yi Ting as woven around Xin Yu. Scary! Stay strong Xin Yu!
This drama really could turn into something epic.
From the previews Xin Yu's runaway may not be sticking. Though I admire her for wanting to keep Xiao Yue safe.
There's still hope for a Womance as Xiao Yue realizes she really cares for Xin Yu. Even willing to confront Yi Ting.
I get that people are angry. However, you don't accuse the next available person. Wouldn't reality be that if someone did all that using and tossing their daughter away wouldn't be too hard?
That said I'm sorry for Xin Yu. Clearly her mother has done some dirty things. I want to have hope that she didn't.
Oh, and I know Yi Ting and Xin Yu have chemistry and Yi Ting slays it with those sexy smirks. However, Qian Ren (Lee Sean!) has serious chemistry with her too. Until he was suddenly "repelled" by her. The whole caring thing was cute.
I also thing that Yi Ting realizes he might be terrorizing Qian Ni too much. He might just truly send her off her rocker. After all she did do something he didn't even plan.
I love the way the story is weaving the web Yi Ting as woven around Xin Yu. Scary! Stay strong Xin Yu!
This drama really could turn into something epic.
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I don't like this sneaky stuff. Feng Teng just needs to be up front. If he knows she won't take it because he's paying for the apartment or it's his house, then he should respect that. I don't like how much he sneaks behind her back and does this kind. He forced her to suddenly like him and then to have to confess because he doesn't like it that way. He withholds information and makes her suffer. Now he's tricking her into doing things while making it seem like it's good luck.
I really want them to be more open. I'm sure a crash will come (should come with things going like this.)
Also, how cold of Li Shu and Feng Yue to basically up front say that because she's just an assistant she should rise or do something with it. And that whatever she decides Feng Teng has to approve. Not to mention that they, especially his sister, said she'd never approve of Shan Shan in the end because she's a mere assistant. How horrible. I get China is really big on status and stuff, but I thought at last Feng Yue understood that status may not matter in love. That's why Feng Teng likes Shan Shan.
It's a shock to see them so cold, and the reality that they couldn't realte fully. Li Shu realized the pressure, but still looked down on Shan Shan for creating the issue by being a mere assistant. At first I thought it was a test, but they're to privileged.
How horrible it is that everyone tells Shan Shan she's worthless and that only her status as the Big Boss's girlfriend defines her.
I really want them to be more open. I'm sure a crash will come (should come with things going like this.)
Also, how cold of Li Shu and Feng Yue to basically up front say that because she's just an assistant she should rise or do something with it. And that whatever she decides Feng Teng has to approve. Not to mention that they, especially his sister, said she'd never approve of Shan Shan in the end because she's a mere assistant. How horrible. I get China is really big on status and stuff, but I thought at last Feng Yue understood that status may not matter in love. That's why Feng Teng likes Shan Shan.
It's a shock to see them so cold, and the reality that they couldn't realte fully. Li Shu realized the pressure, but still looked down on Shan Shan for creating the issue by being a mere assistant. At first I thought it was a test, but they're to privileged.
How horrible it is that everyone tells Shan Shan she's worthless and that only her status as the Big Boss's girlfriend defines her.
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