Oh My Lady: Episode 16 (Final)
by javabeans
Ah, the end is here! I suspect this episode made most if not all fans very happy, as it tied up the plot in a light-hearted but satisfactory way that was in keeping with the tone of the drama. It’s too bad that things didn’t get really compelling until about Episode 10 (then stepped it up with Episode 12 on — incidentally when Yura took a big step backward — coincidence? I think not) — which is frankly rather late for me to be connecting with a drama.
It’s to the actors’ credit that their amusing and sweet interactions were able to carry the plot until the story finally managed to tap into that emotional place with Min-woo’s growth as a father and as a person. I’m just glad that this one ended on a high note, because so many finale episodes feel like a letdown — they’re either too rushed or dragged out as an extended epilogue.
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FINAL EPISODE RECAP
Min-woo asks Kae-hwa to be Ye-eun’s mother, explaining that he had purposely waited to ask her until after the musical premiered. Nobody could be as good a mother to Ye-eun as she is, “And I need you. Let’s marry.”
(Omo! Usually when episodes end on cliffhangers, the next episode drops the tension back down, but in this case they just upped the ante.)
Kae-hwa is stunned, but Min-woo adds, “I’m not saying this out of the blue. I’ve thought this over seriously for a long while. Think it over, then give me your answer. I can wait as long as you need.”
Min-woo is invited along for a celebratory drink with The Show Co. staff, and Jae-hee remarks that it feels like Min-woo’s a part of their office family now, seeing as he has come to all their gatherings. Min-woo smiles and, while looking at Kae-hwa, says pointedly, “I think so too. It feels like a family.”
He’s extra solicitous to her, offering little things like napkins and such, which Shi-joon finds amusing while Kae-hwa is exasperated. When the others urge her to drink more, Min-woo swoops in to play the “black knight,” i.e, drink for her.
Min-woo’s behavior is so noteworthy that Jae-hee asks teasingly if their fake scandal is actually real. Kae-hwa blurts, “No!” just as Min-woo answers, “Yes.” (Such a mixed reaction makes the others think there’s more to this relationship than they’re letting on, and they exchange knowing looks.) Kae-hwa rises to leave early because of the kids, and Min-woo hurriedly excuses himself too, accompanying her out.
Kae-hwa is impatient with his exaggerated attentiveness, and says that she’ll give her answer now: “I’m not going to marry again.” He asks her to think about it some more, but she replies that a lot of thought has already gone into making this decision (not to remarry).
A bit indignant, he says it’s cowardly to swear off marriage because her first one failed. Maybe she just met the wrong guy the first time — it’s always possible she’ll meet a good person the second time around.
Kae-hwa replies that she doesn’t want to entertain such an expectation, and besides, she has Min-ji. He counters that a daughter isn’t a husband — and once Min-ji grows up and gets married, will she be fine being alone? That makes her pause briefly, but she reasserts her stance.
Min-woo: “Are you that afraid?”
Kae-hwa: “Yes, I am! Do you know what marriage is?”
Min-woo: “‘What do you know when you have no life experience?’ Is that what you’re telling me?”
Kae-hwa: “You haven’t been hurt so you don’t know. You don’t know what that pain is of promising to love each other for the rest of your life and having that shattered. So please don’t talk to me about marriage again. I’m sorry to say it like this.”
She walks off, leaving him pondering her words.
Kae-hwa’s words make him look deeper into the cause of her resistance. Thus the next morning, he intercepts Byung-hak just as the latter is leaving his house (humming “Sorry Sorry” in a meta moment, lol).
Min-woo gets to the point, asking aggressively what the heck Byung-hak did to Kae-hwa to make her swear off marriage forever. Byung-hak returns that this is hardly his concern, but Min-woo says it matters “because it’s a hindrance to her marrying me.”
Byunk-hak’s reaction is pure confusion: “Why?” Why would he want a woman like Kae-hwa when he’s a star? Min-woo presses on with his question, which elicits a roundabout answer about how she’s a difficult and tiring woman to live with. Min-woo watches with narrowed eyes, reading between the lines — he cheated, huh?
Defensively, Byung-hak turns it around on Kae-hwa, saying she doesn’t know how to make herself pretty; it felt like he was living with a housekeeper. In fact, he never bought even her flowers — not because he forgot or anything, but simply because he never felt inspired to buy them for her. You know, since looks are the only reason for loving a woman and all. (I’m not even offended by this comment, because Byung-hak is such a silly idiot that the sentiment has no sting coming from him.)
Min-woo asks if he ever apologized for hurting her. Byung-hak laughs, saying it’s embarrassing to do that. Min-woo tells him firmly, “Apologize to her. Ask her officially for her forgiveness.” Byung-hak finds this an odd demand coming from Min-woo, who replies, “I’m asking as the man who loves her.”
Now that Min-woo has made up his mind to woo Kae-hwa, he gets busy trying to win her over. For instance, he waits outside her apartment to give the girls a ride to school, and reacts in concern to hear Kae-hwa hasn’t eaten breakfast. After dropping off the girls, he takes her to a fancy buffet, where he even serves her.
Kae-hwa worries over the pricy food, trying to convince him to watch his spending because he must have lost a lot of money in the cancelled endorsement deals. Min-woo answers matter-of-factly that they probably add up to about 3 billion won ($2.5 million), but is unfazed. He’s got money in the bank and is confident he can get more work; he’ll consider this a luxurious hiatus from work.
Unimpressed, Kae-hwa urges him to adopt a frugal attitude and says she’s better off than he is, since at least she has a regular salary.
At work, a huge arrangement of red roses is delivered, addressed to Kae-hwa from Min-woo. While the other employees all smile at her knowingly, Kae-hwa tries to explain it away in innocent terms: “Can’t this be a thank-you?” They don’t buy it for a second.
Min-woo sends her a text, which is totally over-the-top and ridiculous (“More beautiful than a flower… Kae-hwa”). Embarrassed and uncomfortable, Kae-hwa says she’ll clear the flowers out of the office and takes them to the stairwell, thinking Min-woo is being shameless. But they do bring a smile to her face, as it’s been ages since she’s received flowers from anyone (which is why Min-woo made the gesture in the first place, in reaction to Byung-hak’s remark).
Next, Min-woo takes a cake to Bok-nim in thanks for treating Ye-eun, then asks for a favor, as she is a friend to Kae-hwa. His statement that “I’m intending to marry Yoon Kae-hwa” so shocks her that Bok-nim drops her coffee and stares at him incredulously.
Bok-nim rushes to ask Kae-hwa about it, wanting to know when the wedding is. She dismisses Kae-hwa’s grumbling that he’s just a kid — 28 is plenty grown-up, and the seven-year age difference is nothing. How can she let a guy like him slip through her fingers?
Kae-hwa grumbles that Min-woo’s proposal asked her to be Ye-eun’s mother, not his wife. Bok-nim sees through Kae-hwa’s complaining and smiles: “You really do like Min-woo.” That’s why she’s disappointed over the wording of his proposal, right? Bok-nim waves aside her resistance, saying that if they like each other, what’s the big deal? In her eyes, Min-woo is serious about her.
Min-woo takes the family out to a nice restaurant. Kae-hwa is self-conscious about coming to a place like this where they’ll be watched, but Min-ji enjoys eating out for once, and Min-woo tells her that it doesn’t matter to him. He pats Ye-eun on the head, saying, “I’m going to raise her proudly, since she’s my daughter.” Which is probably the most effective thing he could have said to impress her, and she allows herself to look at him with moony eyes (but only when he’s not looking back at her).
When Kae-hwa takes Ye-eun to the bathroom, Min-woo tries to make conversation with Min-ji. He sees this as a chance to suss out her thoughts and asks if she’d like having a sister like Ye-eun. Min-ji is pretty sharp and asks point-blank, “Are you going to marry my mother?” Her bluntness takes him by surprise, but he confides that he wants to. Still, he has to first hear out Min-ji’s opinion and wait for her mother’s answer.
She asks, “If you end up marrying my mother and then a prettier lady comes along, are you going to divorce my mom?” Min-woo gapes incredulously, but Min-ji points out that he works with beautiful actresses all the time: “If you betray my mother, it’ll be so sad for her.”
He tells her solemnly, “That’ll never happen. I’ll promise that to you.” They pinky-swear on it.
The musical continues its run and after another of Min-woo’s performances, he calls Kae-hwa, who is working late — or at least, she lies that she is. He offers to pick her up from the office, but for whatever reasons (fear, insecurity, nerves), Kae-hwa rejects the offer.
Reporter Han overhears Min-woo muttering to himself after the call, and says knowingly that he must be stuck in an unrequited love. Min-woo is wary, but Reporter Han has some insights about the situation, and his comments pique Min-woo’s curiosity. Wanting to hear more thoughts on his situation, Min-woo goes along with the reporter’s suggestion to grab a drink.
Kae-hwa works late, keeping herself busy to avoid going home right away. Finding her still in the office, Shi-joon offers her a ride home, and they pause for a break to talk. Tentatively, Kae-hwa says she hopes that he and his wife can give things another try, as it seems they still care for each other. Although Shi-joon doesn’t respond, he’s not offended by her statement and in fact seems to consider her words.
He turns the topic to Min-woo, asking how things are between them. Kae-hwa can’t feign ignorance since Shi-joon knows too much, but first she asks how much he knows. He answers, “One person is sending flowers, but the other person doesn’t seem ready to receive them.”
She confirms that Min-woo seems to be serious about a relationship but she’s not sure; she doesn’t feel confident that she can be seen “as a woman” to anybody. Shi-joon tells her she can — enough that he felt something for her for a short while. This stuns her, as he had never given any hint of his interest, but Shi-joon assures her that there is no cause for alarm. He has dealt with his feelings, and things won’t get awkward between them.
Liquor loosens Min-woo’s reserve (and his tongue) enough that he starts to talk freely about his woes, wondering how Kae-hwa can reject his proposal. Grabbing his laptop, the reporter starts to take notes, asking questions about why she rejected him and how long he’s had feelings for her. And I love Min-woo’s answer:
Min-woo: “Since we went looking for Ye-eun. No — since she had to go to the sauna because of me. No — since she fought with Mr. Jung [Yoon-seok]. Or was it from the beginning?”
Reporter Han says he must like her quite a lot, and Min-woo answers, “Yes, an awful lot. She’s different from the women I dated in the past. She’s beautiful. That’s why I think, ‘This is my woman.'” With that, he falls asleep, his head coming to rest on the tabletop.
Huh — well, this is a new side to Min-woo, and the reporter finds him pretty pure-hearted after all. It’s nothing like the partying image he’d had earlier. He starts typing a story about Min-woo’s “heartfelt love story” and uses words like “rebirth as a real actor.”
Han’s article spawns a wave of press, which now portrays Min-woo in a much more down-to-earth, humanistic light. They even declare that he has now washed off the disgrace of his former image as a lousy actor.
Yoon-seok is dissatisfied — I guess this good press does him no good, since he has lost his hold on Min-woo — but everyone else’s opinion of Min-woo makes a drastic upswing. He presents himself modestly in interviews, and even producer Eom is impressed with him. In fact, Eom gives himself credit for having recognized Min-woo’s talents early on, but Byung-hak scoffs since he didn’t do anything about them. Eom counters that he’ll get Min-woo for his next production.
Eom isn’t the only one wanting to cast Min-woo, and Shi-joon conveys an offer to Min-woo from a Japanese producer colleague, who has sent a proposal for Min-woo to take a role in a Japanese drama. Min-woo is pleased with the news, but as soon as he sees that he’d have to live in Japan for a year, he declines. Shi-joon thinks it’s a great opportunity, but Min-woo answers that he has somebody to watch over here.
And that’s not all: Jae-hee hands Kae-hwa some documents to give to Min-woo, which are papers for a new advertising contract offer worth 1 billion won (nearly $1 million). Apparently advertisers love his new image as a dedicated young single father.
Kae-hwa takes the documents to Min-woo’s photo shoot, where he takes a break from posing for a makeup touchup. The makeup artist tells him that his “scandal partner” (Kae-hwa) is really below his level, and offers to introduce him to a younger model friend. She describes the girl as one of those innocent-looking beauties, to which Min-woo answers, “I like sexy women.”
Naturally this is hardly thrilling for Kae-hwa to hear, even though Min-woo is actually making that quip as a way to reject the date. (Rather than saying no outright, saying that he prefers sexy women is a way of declining her friend, who is the opposite.)
Feeling dispirited, Kae-hwa decides not to approach and starts to leave. She runs into Yura, who congratulates her on her relationship and assures her that she has decided to move on.
Kae-hwa hands the envelope to Yura and asks for her to give it to Min-woo, making up the excuse that she’s busy and has to leave. Yura does, and when Min-woo hears the reason, he hurries out and tries to call Kae-hwa. Alas she isn’t answering the phone, so he goes to the theater, where he is told she is still back at the office.
Shi-joon finds her on the roof ignoring Min-woo’s phone call, and offers her a beer. In her melancholy mood, Kae-hwa offers to tell Shi-joon a “really funny story” and confides that Min-woo proposed to her. Even funnier is the fact that her heart thrilled to hear it. It was exciting to be seen as a woman again — but today, that feeling was shattered.
I’d assumed she was hurt by the makeup stylist’s dismissive comments about her, but I’m actually relieved that those words weren’t the cause of her mood. In actuality, it was the sight of him in action, looking like a star, that made her feel like they were completely unsuited for each other: “He seemed like someone from another land.”
Shi-joon points out that Min-woo was a star from the start — it’s not like she didn’t know. Kae-hwa answers that at the beginning, he had nothing to do with her so that wasn’t an issue. But as they got to know each other, she saw him struggling and felt sorry for him, and nagged him when he said silly things — and those things felt comfortable and manageable. Now that he’s doing better… it’s like he’s back to being a lofty star and the chasm is growing between them.
Shi-joon tells her that Min-woo likes her very much — enough to give up a drama opportunity for her. “Min-woo has changed this much — shouldn’t you recognize his feelings?”
Min-woo arrives at the office to find it empty, then recalls the roof. He arrives outside just in time to see Kae-hwa wiping away some tears. So much about this situation upsets him, and he strides up to her, grabs her wrist (urg!), and takes her downstairs.
He feels hurt that she has been ignoring his calls and avoiding him, particularly when she knew he was waiting for her — and now she’s here crying in front of Shi-joon — and raises his voice to a yell. Kae-hwa tells him levelly that she has already given him her reply, but he ignored it. No matter how she thinks about it, they don’t suit.
He argues that if he cared about those things — age, status — he would never have liked her from the start. She returns that this is just proof that he’s young, and they should quit while they’re ahead. And he should go to Japan.
That gets his attention: “Is that why?” He explains that he didn’t tell her about the Japan offer because he never intended to go. She takes issue with his high-handedness in dragging her away, saying that she’s ashamed of him when he does that, and gets angry and starts fights out of misunderstandings.
Min-woo asks, “So are you saying you can’t marry me? Are you saying I won’t do because I’m immature and young?” Kae-hwa answers yes. She can’t marry someone who reacts in such unpredictable ways — it makes her feel uneasy. She storms off, leaving him to shout her name in frustration.
You know, I’m actually relieved that they had this fight. They’ve never fought for real, and this addresses issues that they’ve been skirting thus far. It’s also nice to see some real conflict — genuine emotional clashing and hurt feelings — rather than the glib, fluffy sort of conflict that has characterized most of this show.
That night, Byung-hak calls Kae-hwa, who finds him drunk and in a thoughtful mood. To her surprise, he tells her, “I’m sorry.” He acknowledges that he never apologized properly, so he’s doing it now. She did nothing wrong — he’s the bad guy — and they divorced because he wronged her. But he felt too embarrassed to apologize, so he couldn’t do it: “But after listening to Sung Min-woo, I felt I was really wrong, and that I had to apologize. So I came here.”
That surprises her — he met Min-woo? Byung-hak gives Min-woo some credit for the way he had insisted he apologize, admitting that the kid was pretty impressive with the way he said, “As the man who loves Yoon Kae-hwa, please apologize.”
He says it one more time: “Kae-hwa, I’m sorry. I was wrong. I pushed you aside and hurt your feelings — forgive me for everything. Forget that all, and make a new start. And if he upsets you, come and tell me right away, and I’ll give him a scolding.”
(Aww. An unexpectedly touching moment from Byung-hak. As with the last time he defended Kae-hwa, this gives us a glimpse into why they were married in the first place while also showing us why they didn’t work. It’s rare to see ex-spouses in a drama ending on amicable terms, and it’s a nice change.)
Min-woo comes home feeling frustrated, and looks over his drama proposal documents. This gives him an idea, and he starts typing away. And when we see what he’s drafting — gahhh, Min-woo is so cute. I about died reading the title of his document: “Proposal On Living For Yoon Kae-hwa.”
In the morning, he comes to her apartment and gives her the envelope. He looks at her with puppy dog eyes and tells her to give her response after reading it.
Kae-hwa reads Min-woo’s proposal, which is formatted like a business document. In keeping with the theme of the drama proposal packet, he has drawn up Kae-hwa’s resumé, only it’s more like a life resumé than a professional one, outlining her traits and skills such as “she has a loud voice,” “makes killer ddukbokki and kimbap,” and “she likes Kim Myung-min better than Sung Min-woo, but I want to forgive her anyway.” Also of note: she has become a mother to Ye-eun, “and now is the woman in my heart.”
Under the “future plans” column, he has scheduled marriage in a month, a vacation cruise to celebrate their one-year anniversary, and so forth. Byung-hak’s apology had started to melt her resolve, and now she has to smile a teeny bit at Min-woo’s document.
Jung-ah has been offered a job in Daejeon, which is located in central Korea and about a two-hour drive from Seoul. She asks Shi-joon for his approval, suggesting that they need some space between them. As she leaves, she tells him that she realizes she hasn’t been the best wife to him either (I presume she means before the adultery, since otherwise that statement would be met with a resounding DUH).
But the door isn’t closed on them forever — with Shi-joon now opening up more to Jung-ah and realizing his part in driving his wife away, it looks like they’re leaving room for a reconciliation later, after they’ve both healed. Shi-joon even says he’ll go down to visit her on the weekend.
Min-woo performs another show, after which he checks his phone and tries to contain his disappointment that Kae-hwa hasn’t called. To his (happy) surprise, Kae-hwa finds him sitting in the empty theater, here with a much more conciliatory attitude than the last time they saw each other.
As we know, important conversations must always relocate to prettier environs (can you imagine that car ride over to the waterside? Most awkward silence ever).
Kae-hwa apologizes for her harsh words, telling Min-woo that she didn’t mean it when she pushed him away. She asks for his understanding and also thanks him for thinking of her life and her future (i.e., in his proposal) in such a serious way.
Min-woo has been looking pensive and tense throughout her speech, like he’s bracing himself, sensing that she’s ready to deliver her final decision. So it takes a moment for her next words to really sink in, as she tells him:”So I’m thinking of being courageous now. Thanks to you, I think I can do that now.”
She adds that she’d always thought she would just focus on being a solid support for Min-ji’s benefit, “But if things get hard, it’s okay if lean on someone now.” Min-woo smiles and steps forward to hug her gently, thanking her for her answer. Kae-hwa thanks him back for letting her be courageous again.
Min-woo then thanks her for watching over him and Ye-eun all this while. He promises that from now on, he’ll protect her.
And then they get the swirly-camera kiss — which is a nice way to bookend the drama, considering that this is very similar to how we started. Only, now it actually means something.
The end!
COMMENTS
I picked up Oh My Lady because (1) when it started I had the time, as none of the current Wednesday-Thursday shows had premiered yet and I had no other recap commitments, (2) I had just finished its timeslot predecessor Wish Upon a Star, which was a happy surprise, and therefore anticipated a similar tone for this one, and (3) I wanted to keep up the watching and recapping momentum. There’s also (4) the matter of loving Chae Rim (and wanting her to pick a more enjoyable project than her last, Good Job, Good Job) and (5) the fact that I had pegged Choi Siwon as an idol-star-turned-actor to watch out for after Story of Hyang Dan back in ’07. (See? There IS some thought that goes into these decisions, however random the choices may ultimately seem!)
About halfway through the drama, however, I found my interest flagging, but not enough to drop the show. Even the less interesting episodes were easy to watch, and it wasn’t a challenging show in either theme or plot, so keeping up wasn’t too much of a hardship. I did, however, start thinking that if the actual plot development got any SLOWER, I would seriously consider dropping it.
Ultimately I’m glad I stuck with the show, and the last four episodes in particular gave me a sense of satisfaction about the drama as a whole. It turned into a different drama than the one it originally seemed — which pointed at the hijinks of a star falling for his ajumma maid/manager — and focused much more on Min-woo’s development as a father than as a romantic partner. I don’t think the romance came out of nowhere, but it wasn’t a priority, and that was actually refreshing.
I won’t call Choi Siwon a brilliant actor — he’s pretty decent, but he’s still got a long way to go if he’s going to keep pursuing an acting career, and I think he should — so rather than pure acting skills, it’s his personal charm that carries the character. I mean, just look at that smile, right?
It doesn’t hurt that he’s perfectly cast — image isn’t everything, but it’s a pretty significant part of how we approach a character. And when you cast a star to play a star, you’ve always got that benefit of the audience’s meta awareness of the actor’s real-life fame. (Also see: Choi Ji-woo in A Star’s Lover, Rain in Full House, Jang Geun-seok in You’re Beautiful, Kim Ah-joong in Accidental Couple.)
It was a leetle disappointing to have so little screentime for the two girls in the last episode, but we’ve seen enough of the Cute in previous episodes that I was content to let this finale be Min-woo and Kae-hwa’s exclusively. (Well, there were a few Shi-joon and Jung-ah moments, but I choose to skip right over them in my mind. Yawn. I’m satisfied, story-wise, with where they ended, but don’t need to dwell any longer on them.)
And then there’s Chae Rim. To be honest, I don’t think this is the best vehicle for her, even though the drama really benefits from having her in it. Therefore I’m glad for the drama’s sake, but she’s an actress whose talents weren’t fully used here — particularly since her character was less developed than Min-woo’s, and hardly changed at all. She made the most of it, tapping into a vulnerable side of Kae-hwa that gave the character a hint of depth. But I hope to see her tackling something more challenging in the future, and something out of the ajumma mold, as she’s done two in a row.
All in all, Oh My Lady was a sweet, cute series that could be a fun way to spend a breezy weekend with some unchallenging but personable characters, and that will leave you smiling at the end.
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801 mel
June 29, 2011 at 8:38 AM
lidme--OML-Siwon fan.. I dropped by the fansite you provided, woo, yes, the fans spoil him bigtime... I'll just support you guys supporting him.. Those gifts for Siwon were no joke. They are truly dedicated. We here, this is our own way of being dedicated to him and his bros as well as Chae Rim who has been beyond the radar lately...
As for Siwon's solo at the SJM fan party... he really delivered. He needs to sing more. Do come back and share more of the latest on Siwon... will Siwon and Donghae's voices be dubbed? I hope not, is Siwon hanging around Taiwan to do voice overs for the drama?
Come back and update us on the latest on this wonder child...
Have a great week OML Angels!!!!
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lidme
June 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Thank you Mel for your welcome. I’ve come indeed a long way from knowing nothing about kpop into being a fan of SJ. Initially the idea of a 13 boy band seemed ridiculous but now I enjoy their performance. It helped that now they are only 10.
Of course I feel guilty for all the time I’m not dedicating to my family, my friends or my work, so I won’t be coming very often here.
But again I want to share some links of a very lovely Siwon, the camera loves him.
SJ cut of MBC Good Day which aired today, about SMTown in France:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C69GNJgTcvo
[ENG SUB] Siwon Acer TVC - Behind the Scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=selh4P1UEHU
A cute video with a child at the filming set of Skip Beat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqCgg_6GgIU
I’m worried about his acting in the drama. Three weeks before the filming began, as he declared in his Men’s Uno interview, he knew his role would be as Sho Fuwa, the childhood friend of Kyoko, the heroine. I don’t think he had enough time to prepare for the role with his hectic SJ and SJM schedule during the filming. I don’t doubt his charisma, only his grasp of the character. Anyway, beeing an adaptation of the manga it depends of the tone induced by the director, producer and screenplay.
I wish you all a good summer, full of fun and excitement!
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802 mel
June 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM
lidme....... it's a thrill that there are more of us like you, Siwon fans--we've been having a Siwon FanFest since the beginning of OML.. keep sharing, and do continue to post, I myself am guilty disappearing for a while but still return. Thanks for the links--yes the camera loves him, and hope you'll share more in the future. So feel free to come back anytime (like I own this site..he he he) Now here's one of Siwon that was cut fr a fun summer show last year, although I believe we've probably seen this before it's still a huge cut up to watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuEIfB-He8Y&feature=fvwrel
As for Skip Beat, I'm looking forward to it, he still seems to be sensitive enough to probably be studious about the different roles he'll take and of course his SuJu brothers will no doubt take him down a few notches if he starts to think he's above all of them.. most of all the macknae KyuHyun...
Hello all OML Angels...
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803 Menci Ang
July 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Hi, guys! LOL at Ace's and Mel's BLANK FACE confession. I know exactly what you mean. I make it a point to watch one or two Filipino shows, though, to remind me that we Filipinos can be exceptionally good regardless.
Lidme, thanks for joining in, and with all those updates and links, you feed my cravings!
Have a great weekend, my friends!
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mel
July 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM
TRUE Filipinos can be exceptional and truly talented that's why it's so sad that quality is frequently sacrificed...... sayang no? really saddens me, so I go to my Kpop, Kdrama addiction instead...
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HERE'S A FEW CRAZY VIDS OF THE BOYS--SORRY SOME OF THE VIDEOS AREN'T CLEAR BUT IT'S FOR LAUGHS,SOME ARE PART OF LONG SHOWS JUST FOLLOW TO THE NEXT PART:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iIWd_u-s8Y&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNbvu143rzc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFcZc7ifiNs&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaKN83Y0uNY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmATCPzRlDE&playnext=1&list=PL56AEABCC76286CB9
Have a great 4th of July weekend picnics, barbecues, delicious food, summer fun... while I get to work!!! But really enjoy the long weekend... OML ANGELS...
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804 kappy
July 11, 2011 at 4:43 AM
Oh my goodness, you guys are still going? I'm so glad! It's been a while. Missed you. I have yet to catch up, but will. Must get updated on you all and Siwon, of course. 69 more comments until 1000. Can do!
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Ace
July 13, 2011 at 11:25 PM
kappy! how are you? we've missed you! send me a note on how you've been. I'm sorry I keep forgetting to email you too.
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mel
July 14, 2011 at 6:34 PM
kappy long time no read--see, yeah just a few more posts befre 1ooo!!!! Yahooo... yes, still crazy about OML--SIWON OF COURSE!! Chae Rim is flying below the radar, no new news on her!! Yeah, we still have our mini reunions once in a while.. Currently trying to finish up some of the new dramas...what chu watchin...?
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805 Menci Ang
July 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Hello guys!
I have to take a break from all my kdrama addictions, all addictions for that matter but only for a while... I hope. Mel, I'm counting on you to be here when I come back. Yes? Hi, Kappy! Be here, too, ok? And Ace, and Lidme, and all OML angels. Stay happy, and healthy!
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806 mel
July 16, 2011 at 12:04 PM
hello OML ANGELS, just found this with CSW's siblings, quite ROFL....ENJOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBP39mo-BTw&feature=player_embedded
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807 Amy
July 19, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Aloha, OML ANGELS, Mel, Kappy, Ace, Wulan and others,
I just wants to say hello, it's been awhile I thought this
blog is over, still keeps going and going. the last time I
had check it was 865 and now it's 935 and still going.
belated one year anniversary. I can't believe it's been a
year. Have a blessed day and have a nice evening.
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808 mel
July 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Amy, hello and to the OML Angels... we get sluggish but it's inching along slowly, nice to hear from you... we're still here though and still on for CSW and CR... we keep OML in our hearts but gone on to other dramas and life... take care..
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809 Ace
July 23, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Hi Amy! Hi to everyone else still here! To 1000 posts!
Anyway, to all other SuJu fans...aren't we all happy about the Aug. 3 comeback of the boys? But...one question: anyone else thinks that the concept for the album teaser photos are seriously weird? Every time one comes out I'd go, "WTH?" I can't even recognize Leeteuk. Kyuhyun and Shindong's are less weird of the five so far. But still. I wouldn't be surprised if Siwon's teaser photo would be any better. It's sort of cheesy and creepy and whatever. Sorry to hardcore SJ fans, but come on! Really just hoping the comeback song's that good or else I'm really not going to buy the physical album. I'd rather just download it. It's like they all went inside a costume shop and played dress up going, "Oooh colorful! Oooh shiny!" And meshed things up and just doing the layered look. Argh, seriously! I want to beat up their clothing coordis and their makeup artists and the one who had this whatever concept. With all the sales from the previous album (I bought all 3 versions) this is all they can come up with? Again, sorry for the rant but it's just so darn weird and freaky.
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mel
July 23, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Ace, I'm with you--umm, the first pic with Eunhyuk--I couldn't even tell it was him and the Leeteuk--?bondage? Yeah, at least Shindong and Kyuhyun's aren't as bad.. please don't destroy SUJU's image--WTH--umm it's WTF!!! sorry for the language.. The first thing I could think was hey--are they exchanging images with SHINEE???
I'm with you about beating up their cordis and managers and whoever thought up this image revamp--good lord what will their 5th jib music be like (?) psychedelic funk--I liked that in the 70s but now? ummm borrowing fr Big Bang too? I'm going to bombard SMent with what's on my mind!!!
Oh..no, SIWON, what are they going to do to you--but Angels, he'll look good in anything unless he also gets cooked into this pan then out into the fire!!
I'll just have to keep watching their previous videos and the previous pictures because this looks like some kind of new tribal imagery--yes creepy..........
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Ace
July 24, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Asked fellow friends in FB for their opinions and the sole reply I got so far says she's okay with it since the concept's supposed to be avant-garde....riiiiiiiiiiiiight....fiiiiiiiiine...what.eva!
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mel
July 27, 2011 at 8:31 AM
Ace...avant garde--hmm, Siwon's photo hmm photoshopped !!!! His head doesn't go right with that avant garde picture.... I've been debating with fellow SUJU fan--are these pictures really teasers only or will there be a different type image--if they want to be colorful--Miami Vice type color image/concept would have been better, I'm just having a hard time accepting this "avant garde" concept....
The MUSIC better be good--better!!!!
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Ace
July 27, 2011 at 10:24 AM
@mel - I know! Too photoshopped! What's with the fake tan? I go to akp to look at pop-related news and I click on the Siwon teaser, and scrolled down slowly: head and face - so far so good; neck and red jacket - hmmm; abs - wowza!; then I scrolled down and saw the shorts and the socks and the pose - I laughed out loud. It's hilariously absurd, ridiculous, and I'm really embarrassed, no question about it. There's no way I'm going to pose that picture in my FB page. Nuh-uh.
I'm with you on the 'wtf' on this one, mel. The only one who can get away with this photoshoots and concept, and the only one I liked and did not find weird at all, is Heechul's teaser photo. Heechul looks so good, and so normal, so cute and charming. And I like the colors, did not make my eyes bleed, not an eyesore, and it fits him to a tee. Maybe it's his 4D/alien personality, but it's really a good photo. Why, why, why? This is just not fair!!!
The music better make up for this aggravation!
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810 mel
July 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Ace...yup aggravation... there are a lot of aggrumbling fans out there like us--but in the end, we support, we support... I keep thinking, yes this better be a TEASER, 'cuz this is hard to swallow... UMM I just read this in All KPOP regarding Siwon's pix--"you know what" is very distracting--ROFL!!!!
How about going back to the 2jib look... though, on the fancams today, the Suju brothers look normal. Siwon in Taiwan with Donghae, they look gentlemanly, Yesung at his family's new cafe--Ye looks normal... someone commented finally Yesung is almost in the middle, he's right next to Siwon---soo
What happened to the millions these guys earned? Avant garde--someone else must be enjoying the fruits of their labor if these "costumes" are all they can get for our SUJU!
Anyway, let's see what else they'll come up with...
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811 Ace
August 1, 2011 at 1:27 AM
7/28 SM Entertainment announced that their new concept is ‘Ubersexual‘, meaning the boys are pursuing a more stylish and masculine image, but yet it’ll still be sexy and suave.
aaah...I really hate laughing at our boys but have no problem laughing at SME. Why can't they make me laugh WITH them not AT them.
Anyway, here's the first teaser for "Mr. Simple"....aaaand what's with Siwon's hair?????? Re the music...let's just wait and see...hope it's as addicting as Bonamana and No Other. It sure sounds different from any of their previous releases.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIR5rGA-yNc&feature=player_embedded
@mel - re Siwon's "you know what" - well it's really distracting...but not in a very good way...
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812 Ace
August 1, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Siwon's cast in Poseidon...so no rest for him this coming year...*sigh* Happy that LSY is cast opposite him...
Laughed at a comment by someone on JB's news on the casting, re Siwon's teaser photo: “disco soccer meets gay pride” Hahaha!
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mel
August 1, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Ace---Siwon's teaser photo--disco soccer meets gay pride--ACE--you ROCK!!!! huge, huge laugh and smile... well, the teaser videos at least show them with hugely tuned down suits vs the psychedelic teaser pix...
Whew... what a relief!!!! My daughter-umm ELF daughter heard it on itunes and she likes it... yeah, autotuned but at least the actual voices of KRY are real and distinguish-able.. it's really quick--fast, what will our Shin Dong do??? Remember on Strong Hearts how he commented that the tempo of Sorry, Sorry was fast but Bonaman was faster now Mr Simple--I can't wait to see their choreography, if their dance steps really follow that tempo, well, I hope that they've done marathon running to keep up with the fast beat of Mr Simple...
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mel
August 1, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Poseidon--it's had some obstacles... let's see who else are with them on this 'cuz a lot of previously casted actors have dropped this... and yes, our Siwon will be busy for the rest of the year.. but then he want to develope his acting and the only way to do this is keep acting and acting... There's skip beat, when will that be shown?
The siblings are all so busy with musicals and separate appearances, concerts, commercials, dj--mc and those flashmob demands from all over the world..... Leeteuk and Heechul have to really, really shine brightly before they check into the service--
sooo tomorrow...can't wait for the video....
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813 Ace
August 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM
So here's the audio for "Mr. Simple":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEL-xNzOkG0&feature=player_embedded#at=113
sounds a little like Mr. Taxi, and autotune again?
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814 mel
August 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM
5jib--everyone it's here, whew what a relief to see the video of Mr Simple--the boys are decently dressed!!! Actually toned down Miami Vice style... AAAAnd the video rocks!!! though I'm so not into the bouffant Siwon hair!!!
Leeteuk and Heechul are prominent, the leader even raps, everyone's looking good. The video brings memories of both Sorry, Sorry and Bonamana... it's gettings lots of views on YT...Suju fighting!!!
...and Siwon is in Poseidon-- looks like he's the lead and paired with one strong actress lee Shi Young and Lee Sung Jae (yey!! loved him in Lawyers of Korea)-- SW-he's gonna be BBBUUUSSSYYY, healthwise he'd better get a lot of rest.. remember how he got sick while filming OML? as for the others recently Kyu Hyun was hospitalized last Mon with such a busy schedule... musicals, videos, rehearsals... then these siblings probably think they can do anything and forever be healthy.. Take those tonics and vitas kids..
Ace, Angels---you may have seen this ...prior to the video here's pumashock's rant about the "abusive" teaser pix of our boys--including our SW, it's 2 parts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_tW7--zyXM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jECpIVoQuSo&feature=related
here's part of their press con for 5jib:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYUngRGpFBw&feature=feedu
here's the mv:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6TwzSGYycM
enjoy Angels..
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Ace
August 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM
LOL @ pumashock's review of the teasers. Thanks mel for sharing. So, so true. She's so brave to do that review. This is why I hate SME. The boys should definitely sue. Except for Heechul. Called that one. He looked really good.
Back to suing. Yeah, SME's kinda abusive to the boys coz of those teaser photos. I think they're playing favorites and SNSD's getting all that great style (and the good songs & choreography too) that SJ should also have. Though when SNSD released Mr. Taxi, I was thinking they could've done better too.
Also, I'm not really liking the album cover. Really waiting for version B or the repackaged version so I could change the album cover on my iTunes. Oh wait, I'll just use Heechul's pic as my album cover, haha!
On one hand, I'm sad that Kibum's not included in the comeback, but after seeing the teasers I say, good for him. He got lucky and escaped the abuse.
As to the song and the MV, I'm kinda like, it's so-so. Not as bad as the teasers have indicated but definitely could have been better or stronger (argh @ autotune). At least I have the previous albums to listen to, plus the SS2 cd and dvd. Sorry other ELFs, the boys deserve better and I will just wait for the 2nd comeback song release or maybe album #6. ;)
I'm currently sticking to kdrama OSTs because the songs are way better than any of the current kpop releases by any kpop artists. Love the OST for Spy Myung-wol (including Ryeowook's song in part.3) and the score for City Hunter (Sad Run, Nice Play, and City Hunter).
Today, I'm just waiting to see their comeback performance at KBS' Music Bank...
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Ace
August 5, 2011 at 1:32 PM
They've got the vocal talents and they proved it on their live stage comeback. I don't know why SME messed the song up with autotune. I definitely like the live version better. *off to find link to download* All of them looked so good (except for Eunhyuk's hair which I found distracting). I vote for album version B's cover to have them wearing those clothes. ;)
Backstage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTUB2WC_rAc&feature=player_embedded
Superman: Comeback Stage 1/2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u616beCdBrQ&feature=player_embedded
Mr. Simple: Comeback Stage 2/2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQrxNjZD9DE&feature=player_embedded#at=12
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815 mel
August 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM
ACE!!! Pumashock's reaction to the teaser pix--I had quite a laugh when I saw the videos, she voiced our common opinions.. what a relief to finally see the video (and the toned down Miami Vice type outfits and noooo ropes) ...and finally the KBS Music Bank comeback performance with minimal ropes (what a relief).. Those boys were working it, I mean they're sweating bullets... Poor Shindong, remember his rant on Strong Hearts regarding the increasing tempo fr Sorry, Sorry then Bonamana now really running and bouncing around so much with Mr Simple!!! and our SIWONIE is looking awesome--though during the Superman performance he disappeared (I guess we'll be expecting that since he'll be busy with Poseidon too during the 5jib promos), I'm getting used to that inflated hair do... 'really liked their performance and the fanchants--soooper loud!!! I didn't know that the album covers are of all ten so fans are buying all ten, good for our boys... yeah, I agree with you regarding the choreography and songs for SNSD--I'm okey with it though because SUJU can stand alone separately from them ... I'm sure ELF will show their humogous support for our boys...Mubank:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTUB2WC_rAc&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u616beCdBrQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQrxNjZD9DE
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816 Ace
August 12, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Finally got around to uploading my 3 videos from SS3 Manila (02.26.2010):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB9TcM6T700
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cQqqpb3Cg8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvyEd5VqT14
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817 Kappy
August 22, 2011 at 3:00 AM
Hey all! Okay, I'm still in catching-up mode, but I wanted to drop a few lines before I take in more (and it's a LOT I've missed).
I like Mr. Simple - it's edgy and cool and has parts I find myself attempting to sing. Dance moves are badas-in-good. Siwon's hair--er--is not how I like it. Reminded me of early days Elvis. It's not forever, it's not forever...
As for their teaser photos... must we try so hard to look cutting edge? Eek. Oh, excuse me, it is avant garde. You mean avant-weird, right? I don't blame the boys, I blame SM Ent. And Siwon's outfit--oh goodness, don't get me started. I echo your sentiments--What in tarnations is that? Oh well, still love them and always will.
That solo of Siwon's "Where is the promised happiness?" was so gorgeous. He really has a great voice. I oughta make a CD for myself of just Siwon singing. That would be loverly.
Hey, I finally bought the DVD set of our beloved OML! And would you know...I lent it out already to a friend who was waiting for it through our public library system. She was #68 in line. Geez, the millenium might come before that! Anyway, she and her family who are kdrama fans were watching it, and when the epi. 6 kiss happened, they were all in shock! What? Already? Whoa! I had to laugh..
This year's Korean Festival here was great! Remember last year when I said it wasn't all that? Well this year being the 10th anniversary, it made up for last year. The food was great, the celebrity booth was there with a host of celebrity paraphernalia..and did I mention the food was great? There was also a kim chee eating contest (which I did not enter for fear of experiencing the equivalent of Montezuma's Revenge), and guess what the first prize was? A bidet! Yeah, I thought, they probably needed it.
Oh, I've watched Gumiho, Sung..Scandal, My Princess, Secret Garden, Tamra Island, and now watching Myung Wol the Spy. (Saw your comment, Ace, on epi. 11 and jumped in.) Trying to watch The Princess' Man, too. Wanted to squeeze in Scent of a Woman but haven't yet succeeded.
Thanks for all the link goodies. Sorry I'm not as good as you to give...I just take, take, take! Oh well, I converse pretty decent, and you all do, too, on a very beloved subject, or two, or three.
Talk with you soon...
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818 mel
September 9, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Ace and Kappy, I see you guys on the Poseidon's rant/rave section.... Siwonnie has lots of fans but there are also those who dislike him--oh well, but good to see it's highly anticipated... as for the pairing, this will probably end up with him not getting the girl... that little girl got me in Thorn Birds, she's quite a good little actress...
Sooo less than 2 weeks for Poseidon... meet you there and once in a while here.... OML Angels...have a great week...
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Menci
September 22, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Hi, Mel, how are you? I'm concerned about Poseidon's ratings for the first episodes. I was hoping for better figures. It doesn't help that javabeans considers the first episode as somewhat dull and seems to have decided not to recap it. What's your take on this?
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819 Ace
October 31, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Where is everybody?! I know I've been MIA (but I've been posting on other current posts here @DB), but how about you guys?
Anyone watching Poseidon? I haven't continued watching after skipping lots of scenes in ep.2. I heard from those who continued on watching that it got better after Yunho exited (but I heard he's also coming back later on). Any thoughts?
Haven't really been watching a lot of the new dramas. Re-watching City Hunter & Best Love only. I still haven't finished the last 2 or 3 episodes of Protect the Boss. After that, I'm just mostly reading JB's recaps of Can't Lose, SOAW, Thousand Day Promise (acting sounds great but really not into the plot), and Vampire Prosecutor. I've never skipped 1N2D though.
So anyway, hope you guys are all doing well and hope you'd drop in here sometime...we still haven't reached 1000 posts!
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820 angelitocurioso
November 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM
I watched this drama 5 times, and read this recap every time. After watching it again, I fall in love with the story again and again and again. It is a story of how Min Woo grow, he left the arrogant super star behind, to become a father and a great husband!! Of course Gae Hwa and Ye Eun were the catalyst of that change.
Thank you for the recap, I enjoy every word in it and it makes me love and understand the drama better, thank you very much!
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821 Boba
March 10, 2013 at 3:51 AM
Ah I loved it ! It's such a cliche but , hey who doesn't like to get all of his cute scenes from diff dramas packed in one !?! Hhh pretty much , all the events where predictable , but eventhough they had such a wonderful fresh thing abt them ,
Thank you very much !!
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822 Mel
May 17, 2013 at 2:41 AM
It's already 2 years and I've come back to revisit this old haunt... OML... Yes we had our fun!!! I've watched this over and over and over and I still love it!!! We finally get our 1000 comments....
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823 max452
May 24, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Thank you so much, I actually didnt watch the series , I just read your recaps and they are amazing, I will watch it when I have time
Thank you
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824 hiba
July 22, 2013 at 6:35 PM
heyy !! so this is 3 years late ! but no im re watching this series for the 3rd time ! and i cant get over how amazing these recaps are !!
ive really seen LOTS of sites and logs but this .this is phenomenal ! i love refreshing always and watching and i love this drama so much especially for siwon ! ahh that smile kills me !!
thank you !1 please keep this site as always !my only refuge !
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825 Stuart
August 21, 2013 at 6:39 AM
Thanks for your recaps. Once again I found myself agreeing with most of what you wrote, especially in the tedious opening episodes. Like you, I found the interactions with the children the consistent strong point, but grew fonder of the series overall over the last few episodes. I think it'd because what I saw was not a typical K Drama romance. Perhaps because as 45-yr old male I'm probably an atypical fan I found the focus on a slowly deepening affection and fondness quite realistic. The intelligence and maturity of the way it handled their relationship, without any attempt at dewy clichés of romantic fervour, swung the balance in favour of a positive vote and in the end I'd rate the last 6 episodes as well worth a watch.
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826 alnnmay3
March 18, 2014 at 12:27 PM
I did my own simple review for this one as well
http://alnnmay3.tumblr.com/
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827 valentino
December 19, 2014 at 12:55 AM
really it was such a great romantic drama....more of it producers...more of dis.
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828 sparklle21
April 16, 2015 at 5:12 AM
I really love this drama..well yeah i was waiting for the moment when ye eun call him DADDY and Gwe hwa to be supper stunning at least on one occation..:))
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829 wavy
April 22, 2015 at 11:13 AM
I completely love this drama..but i wish there were times when ms.Gwe hwa had her time/chance to show herself super-stunning with make up and outfits that showed her butiful legs while mr.min hoo dropped his jaws with disbelief haha!
And i also wish ye eun(sory if i spelt incorrect),to call him DADDY!
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830 dramabird
October 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM
I'm going voting crazy!
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