Lie To Me: Episode 8 Open Thread
by javabeans
This episode in a nutshell (or, as I like to think of it, the weecap): Ah-jung takes care of Ki-joon when he’s sick (food-poisoned by her leftovers). She’s miffed when he doesn’t reply to her text, so Ki-joon admits that he didn’t know how to reply — if he said he was still sick, she’d worry, but if he said he was better, he was afraid she wouldn’t come to see him. Aw. He plays a joke on her by shaking her Coke behind her back, which causes it to explode, leading to a mini-food fight, pounding hearts, and an acknowledgement of their attraction. (Ah-jung: “Is this acting, or is this for real?” Ki-joon: “For real.”)
Alas, K-dramas never allow our happy couple to be happy very long before mucking up the works. Two complicators: Sang-hee and Auntie CEO. Sang-hee gets pissy to see the growing rapport between Ah-jung and Ki-joon, and tells her repeatedly that she’s misreading the situation. He tells his brother he’s really, truly over Yoon-ju and that hyung should be happy with her — his way of pushing his brother away from Ah-jung, whom he’s starting to like.
On the other hand, Auntie CEO steps in get rid of Yoon-ju, despite professing to liking her very much, because everybody in this drama thinks Sang-hee’s a poor, feeble-hearted child incapable of mature reasoning or of handling the disappointment of not getting the girl. DUDE. He may be your baby brother, but he’s still a grown-ass person. Let him deal. So Aunt calls them all together and reveals that Ki-joon and Ah-jung are secretly married. Ki-joon freaks out, chases Yoon-ju out (leaving Ah-jung behind), and reconciles with her. Phew! Boy gets around.
Ah-jung imagines the kissy reunion, is heartbroken and withdraws, blaming the lie on herself and telling the reunited couple that she’s happy for them, then bawls her heart out. And then she goes to So-ran — who has just heard that Ah-jung knows of her marital woes — and cops to the lie. Finally!
Comments: The lie is out — thank god! They’ve gotten about as much mileage out of it as can be reasonably expected, especially since the Chinese investors have now returned home. I actually think there’s a fun drama in here, but the problem is that it’s padded with so much useless filler material that the interesting stuff gets watered down and dragged out, thereby smothering what life the drama does have. (Triple-mixed-metaphor, woo!) It’s too bad that there’s so very little plot to keep the pace moving, and despite my great liking for the leads, there’s only so much dead weight that can be carried by chemistry alone.
I’m curious to see how the story changes after this — and hope that it doesn’t go off into a totally weird direction because the writer’s run out of ideas (I’m thinking I Am Legend, which turned into a different, much more tedious drama halfway through). I’m hopeful that with the lie now out in the open, we’ll finally make some narrative progress…although a part of me is nervous that it’ll just be angst city as the golden couple gets back together.
To be honest, I can’t even tell you what a relief it was to be able to watch Episodes 7 and 8 without the burden of recaps. It helps that this week’s episodes were better than last week’s, which at some points had me banging my head against my desk with frustration. But it’s also freeing to not be stuck having to recap the many boring filler scenes — the parental love triangle, the co-workers, So-ran’s tirades, which used to be fun but which are now getting tiresome, Sang-hee’s hot-and-cold angsting — because we all know that we’re basically just watching this drama for two reasons: Yoon Eun-hye and Kang Ji-hwan.
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151 Marinella
June 1, 2011 at 7:56 PM
I'M FREAKING OBSESSED TO KANG JI HWAN!
He is SUPER DUPER HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!
I want to see a "SHIRTLESS" picture of HIM RIGHT NOW!
Or a shower scene of kang ji hwan.... PLEASE!
I want to see KJW's hot body! :)
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152 Jazmyn
June 1, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Been a fan of your blog years ago when my daughter was hooked on your coffee prince recap. She even won a music cd from you : ). Whether it is a 'major' recap or weecap you make such a fantastic effort. I need to read your blog a couple of times a day. So hooked by you (my girl and i)!!!
You make us such an addict for your blog. Thank you loads from us down here in Singapore : )
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153 sunandmoon
June 1, 2011 at 10:19 PM
A few eps back I resigned myself to LTM being the second MSOAN, but the leads still have great chemistry and are fun to watch.
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154 lala
June 1, 2011 at 11:09 PM
THIS DRAMA SUCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. THE WRITING SUCKS SO BAD. I WONDER HOW IT EVEN GOT ACCEPTED BY ANY DIRECTOR.
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Elllen
June 2, 2011 at 2:52 AM
And you're still reading about it..ep 8! Go suck a lemon out of here... away from those who are having fun some sweetness of LTM.
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155 stinkerbelle
June 1, 2011 at 11:29 PM
I think this drama is ok. I don't really like how it's filmed. The sloppy editing, lighting, and cheap use of the furniture. I don't know if anyone notices this, but YEH's lips looked super plumped. I think she got lip injections. Anyway, I will continue to watch this just because of the two leads, other than that, it was bad acting on everyone else.
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bd
June 1, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Nah, YEH has always had full lips.
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kdfan
June 2, 2011 at 1:07 AM
agree, i believe it's natural sexy full lips .. and looks deliciously kissable when she has gloss on. lucky KJH!
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156 amsterdam
June 2, 2011 at 1:21 AM
Broke my heart to see GAJ crying and telling herself it will be ok. But wtf did he do. Player. The drama is getting interesting after this ep.
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157 apple a day
June 2, 2011 at 2:32 AM
gahhh! so much cuteness between KJH and YEH ! why oh why did yoon ju have to get in between right now? i could slap that bitch. I really don't care for her at all.
I need more cuteness from the lead stars!!!!!!!!! this drama sucks when they are offscreen!
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158 Tani
June 2, 2011 at 2:50 AM
This Kiss! This Kiss!! :))
I love this couple and don't care about the rest of the drama!
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159 Ingrid
June 2, 2011 at 4:17 AM
More! More! More!
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160 ep
June 2, 2011 at 4:47 AM
Thank you so much for the wee-caps and open thread! Lie To Me is addictive and can't over analyze the scenarios or I'll miss the key points, just enjoying what is out there. Kang Ji Hwan and Yoon Eun Hye no doubt great in their acting and emotions. Beginning to get mad at the character of KJ, was sobbing and feeling the pain of AJ at the end of the ep. I can't wait for what's next. KJ's choice (grrr) and AJ's holding her head up, classy lady. Thanks for all the comments, enjoying them too.
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161 prettypie
June 2, 2011 at 5:28 AM
can't get enough of this drama!
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162 mumuchan
June 2, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Now that the secret is (finally) out, I wonder what direction the story will take. I think GAJ had a sane reaction when she decided to confess everything, it's like she's cutting ties with Coward (that's the little nickname I'll give him until he redeems himself, if he can that is),saying, "I'm throwing you out of my life now. It's going to be hard waiting for next week. Hope I won't be disappointed .
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163 TinaS
June 2, 2011 at 6:32 AM
The drama is overall average, just watch & enjoy it. Don't make comparison, it makes u feel bored. I enjoyed every episode and my heart is heavy as Ah Jung broken heart-ep8
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164 Mich
June 2, 2011 at 7:13 AM
Both leads had amazing chemistry. Not much of a story but I like to watch them interact together. And yes, more lip lock please.
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165 Janet
June 2, 2011 at 7:18 AM
That's it. Now, I'm in love with Kang Ji-hwan.
I saw him in Hong Gil Dong and Coffee House, felt nothing special......... but NOW, his gaze.......
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166 crappycaller
June 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM
i think the flaw of the story is about ...effectively connecting the characters and making it realistic....it's like the stories of 'fillers' does not have a real connection with the 2 main characters ^_^ the formula is the same, other woman from overseas coming home and reuniting with the male main character...a family member getting on the way
it was interesting on how the 2 main characters develop their love story but the conflict that the writer 'cooked' is still the same and has been used a long long time ago :o(
i hope the drama improves on the coming 8 eps ...but i think this drama is better than the last one..take care miss? am i right..i felt the leading man on the last drama is old for her...but his leading man in lie to me is totally gorgeous
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167 crappycaller
June 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM
*i mean her leading man in this drama is totally gorgeous ^_^
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168 May
June 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM
just finished watching this ep... poor Ah Jung T.T ~~~aigoo, id kill to see ep 9
What do u guys think will happen next? been searchin for the preview of ep 9 but cant find it ><'
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169 Taemoni
June 2, 2011 at 12:28 PM
What's going to happen when Ki-jung finds out that Ah-Jung had children for him? HaHa all just have to watch
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Taemoni
June 2, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Correction Ki-joon on previous post
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170 bhuddz
June 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Most of the people here is over analyzing the drama.I remember reading comments as early as episode 1 that this drama is not GOOD where in fact we only got to see the first episode. Is it just me or some people out there is just trying to sabotage this drama simply because they just don't like the lead actors? Give this drama a chance, TV Ratings is not the only basis for knowing if a drama is well watched.Lie to me have been no. 1 in MY soju for a week now, only proves that a lot of kdrama fans are watching it online. I am watching it regardless of the story simply because, i've seen YEH's dramas and i enjoyed all of them, because i get carried away with her acting.A romcom doesn't have to be deep and logical.Its a feel good drama.I am just an average viewer and dont feel the need to analyze it.I just love this drama, period and will watch it till the end, for those who don't like it, then drop it! nobody is forcing you.Just stop criticizing and promoting your own drama choice.Don't discourage those who wish to stick to this drama.
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TAEMONI
June 3, 2011 at 2:30 AM
YOU ARE SO RIGHT!
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171 LK
June 2, 2011 at 7:36 PM
This drama is actually getting better! Which I'm so glad because I love Yoon Eun Hye! I really enjoyed episode 7 and 8. I love the chemistry between the two leads. But now I wonder what will happen since ex-fiance is in the picture. I also wonder how Sang Hee will fit in the picture, because let's face it... he has not been important in the drama so far. YEH's acting is so strong. The ending of episode 8 makes me wonder what will happen. Not only between the two leads, but between the frenemies and about the lie.
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172 Pandamay
June 2, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Kudos to Javabeans and GirlFriday
I understand the situation they are in. They cant possibly cap every episode if they are working adults (I assume so).
I really thank both lovely girls as they DO a fanastastic job of recapping episode by episode for many of us who are not Korean fluent.
In fact, I didnt watch Dream High from beginning to end. I relied on Javabean's recaps ;)
I agree wif some of you that I am Legend's plot is weak but at least JB and GF did recaps.
LTM is one of series which I do WATCH and have difficulty comprehending until I read the recap and understood the meaning of conversation ;)
By the way, I cant find the Lie to Me episode 9 preview as I cant bear the anguish ;) This Sunday is my exam!!! haha Cant really concentrate :P
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173 niKai
June 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM
the main story is ok and ah jung character is relatable. the fillers are... well, fillers. At the moment, the two characters are only lusting after one another. It's not love. while i can accept YEH's character, KJH's and the brother's are a little bit hard to buy. but yeah, i totally dig YEH's and comes any other male character unlike KJH's or the brother, I still think YEH's female character an impactful one. Her character is REAL.
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174 rufi
June 2, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Pairing = 10/10
Chemistry = 10/10
Plot = 2/10
Flow = 2/10
Support Cast = 1/10 (annoying)
nough said...
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prettypie
June 3, 2011 at 5:35 AM
it's just numbers.....
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175 nina
June 3, 2011 at 2:10 AM
y loveee the drama an the kissss that is hooot.
that is a real kiss full lip kiss 1 more time hoot y love her for askinh first is this acting?
his is fall in for her and dont ask about the bro his ther y love town
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176 prettypie
June 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM
OMG! after ice cream kills...it's cola kiss...what's next?...still waiting!
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177 mel
June 3, 2011 at 9:04 AM
JB and GF--thanks for the weecaps/open thread... really for a supposedly low rated drama, this is one that is pretty popular on the net, in the soompi forums for one, the LTM thread is super moving fast vs the other current dramas! SBS--take note this is one Kdrama people who hate and love can't drop!!!
As always a fan of Dramabeans!!! If this gets dropped fr any recap, it's okey, the net has other places we can surf to...
LTM and Dramabeans-JB and GF FIGHTING!!!!
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178 watchumlots
June 3, 2011 at 1:15 PM
I think AhJung and KiJoon made WHOOPIE after the cola splash/kiss scene, that is why AhJung was looking awkward when he offered her a ride to work, and why she was so distraught when KiJoon denied their 'marriage' and chose YoonJu following his aunt's revelation.
SangHee likes AhJung, this is why he can let go of YoonJu. However, he is flustered because AhJung likes KiJoon; again with the girl he likes falling for his brother!
I only care that in episode 16, YoonJu gets no brother, returns to Europe or anyplace far.
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179 whatchamacallit
June 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Any guy who sleeps with one girl and then ditches her for another is a grade A basturd in my opinion. i hope they didn't do that, i will hate ki joon forever. my guess is GAJ and the bro will start to fall for each other and date now and KiJoon will start to feel jealous and leave YJ cause seriously, who wants to watch two men fall for the second string girl?
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180 whatchamacallit
June 3, 2011 at 6:07 PM
btw, anyone else notice the girl at the gym was wearing purple sneakers? man i want them!
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181 ...
June 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Hot Kiss ≠ Great Chemistry ≠ Great Acting ≠ Great Show
Example: Twilight
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182 eLisa
June 5, 2011 at 8:46 AM
this episode is really killing me! Gosh!
I just can't figure that this drama turns out REALLY good!
Dramabeans.. Please, you should have each episode review.
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183 bellabean415
June 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM
I was really hoping that this episode would end with So Ran coming out and hugging (or at least addressing) Ah Jung. I felt like this was the perfect opportunity for some character development between the two. I'm hoping the writers will do more with this relationship in the future, as I think it could do a lot for the drama and make it more than just a romantic dramedy.
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184 Judy
June 6, 2011 at 3:47 AM
I like ep 7 and ep8. Ep1 to Ep6 are too slow and draggy. I read from some other websites that the director has been changed starting from ep7. Maybe this is the reason.
But the best character so far is "Park Hoon". I love watching his round eyes with glasses. So cute!
So I hope ep9 and ep10 can be filled with only our two leads plus "Park Hoon" in between adding the fuel. YEH's short hair look is very pretty. I like her new hairstyle.
KJW looks better in causal wear than in suit in this drama. The director should change the sponsor to some other brand. But YEH's dress and handbags look very nice. I like them.
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185 b.m
June 7, 2011 at 2:11 AM
could you plz start recaping again ?
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186 pistachione
August 18, 2011 at 4:31 AM
I really love the song “Lovin’ Ice Cream.” hehehe...It's cool! ^^
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187 Cheryl
August 7, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Since there wasn't a thread for epi 7, I'm going to vent on the end of it here: food poisoning does NOT hit that quickly! *rolls eyes* The doctor is leaving a patient with IV fluids to be supervised by someone who has NO training whatsoever in everything you need to know that relates to monitoring and administering IV fluids. *bangs head against wall* Bad doctor! Bad, bad doctor! KJ should've been hospitalized or a nurse should've stayed overnight. That would have been *proper* medical care, but that wouldn't have served Kdrama purposes, so medical malpractice it is! *twitch* Oh, minor (and amusing) thing: the towel AJ puts on KJ's forehead at the very end is dry. You can tell. I don't think it's going to work very well to bring his fever down. ;)
What is it with characters in Kdramas always pulling needles out of their arms and with a) no fluids spraying out of the needles when the IV lines are dropped to the floor and b) no bleeding from where they pulled the needle from? *sighs* Kdrama magick, I know. Not a huge deal, but annoying. Would it really kill the writers to not be sloppy about the details? xp They could not have the character receiving IV fluids in the first place.
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188 dramabird
October 16, 2015 at 3:33 PM
I'm going voting crazy!
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189 Benjo
March 28, 2017 at 6:03 AM
can anyone pls explain the scene about the 2 kids together at the playground with ah jung and ki joon name tags on them???does this mean they already met when they were kids but forgot about it???
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