Rooftop Prince delivers a triple dose this week
by javabeans
With last week’s parliamentary election throwing off the broadcast schedules for several shows, we only got one new episode of Rooftop Prince. To make up for it, SBS is going into hyperdrive and giving us three new episodes this week, to catch us up to speed.
That means we’ll get one episode on Wednesday (number 8), then a double-header on Thursday night with episodes 9 and 10. Yay, and oy.
As girlfriday knows from last week’s King 2 Hearts double-header, recapping gets a little crazy when we’re dumped with all these extra installments at the last minute. So I’ll be doing my best to bring you all the recaps in a timely manner, though I make no promises that the last one will be entirely coherent. Depends just how hard I’ll have to bend time to Make It Happen. I love me my rooftop posse and all their hilarious antics, but I’m pretty sure I’m going to be happy to resume the regular broadcast schedule next week.
Anyone want to invent an intravenous coffee drip in the next two days? I’d be much obliged.
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1 jueyoungee
April 17, 2012 at 5:08 AM
Yey!! That's awesome news, especially since I was so unsatisfied with the one episode last week. On a side note, how cute is that picture! Squee!
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2 dramafever
April 17, 2012 at 5:10 AM
I'm all set for a rooftop overdrive! *cracks knuckles*
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3 DinoB
April 17, 2012 at 5:10 AM
Awww
Take your time JB
and if you prefer not to
i guess we'll find out what a drunk-cap looks like
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mary
April 17, 2012 at 5:30 AM
Agree with DinoB here.
I'd rather you rested a bit and delivered a "mid-week" recap of the third episode, but your drunken posts are always interesting, so feel free to do whatever you want.
We'll appreciate it either way. :D
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ck1Oz
April 17, 2012 at 5:49 AM
Would it faster to do a Podcast of the 3 episodes all at one?
I mean, at least you don't have to WRITE. Plus you can have as many bottles of wine :-)
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jomo143
April 17, 2012 at 6:02 AM
This is a great idea!!!
Let's have fun with the pain instead of having the pain at all.
OMG! I just pictured DB, GF and other DB writers doing a MS3K viewing of a show.
What do you think, sirs?
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Ivoire
April 17, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Hi Jomo, what is a "MS3K?" Thanks!
vcdragoon
April 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM
MS3K is Mystery Science Theatre 3000. See link below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Science_Theater_3000
hanabi
April 17, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Oh that's a great idea! I grew up watching MS3K. That would be so much fun!
skelly
April 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM
To channel my inner teenager, (ahem)
Epic-est idea EVARRRR.
Ivoire
April 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM
@ vcdragoon, thank you for the info. I appreciate it and I will look it up.
jomo143
April 17, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Ooops! It is MST3K
I forgot the T.
Here is a "best of" video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHr25zITfQM&
They projected really bad scifi movies and made fun of every possible thing on screen.
None of their humor is politically correct. They offended everyone pretty much. The jokes may be dated now, but I laugh.
jubilantia
April 17, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Um, how can I put this... YES. Although maybe not the whole show, maybe every other episode or something.
megels7719
April 17, 2012 at 7:12 PM
"MST3K"!! Oh that would be so great! To combine my kdrama addiction along with MST3K late night, pee-your-pants laughing memories!!!! Where is the popcorn!!!
Lilly
April 17, 2012 at 10:34 PM
Yes, the recaps are what the site is known for.
Like a digest, if you miss one part you can catch back up to where it is currently at.
Biscuit
April 17, 2012 at 4:16 PM
As much as I adore JB and GF for their hardwork and awesomeness, Dramabeans is known for their witty written recaps accompanied by images. Rather then going for fast, quick podcasts, I think the majority would prefer JB and GF to take their time and do a written recap - even it takes longer to read them.
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jubilantia
April 17, 2012 at 4:56 PM
I totally see your point, but MST3K is actually sitting down and watching an entire movie or episode, and making commentary as you watch it, which is pretty much what they do in written form anyway. With subtitles it might get a little confusing, though. But they would record the track and then you'd play it as you watched the episode.
I do enjoy their written commentary though, so I'd vote for a combination of the two, or randomly pick an episode in each show where they do this.
jomo143
April 17, 2012 at 7:11 PM
You can imagine how much more work it would be to do just one of those. You have to watch the show a bunch of times to look for possible gags to make about what you see, then what you hear, time your call and response jokes, think of lyrics they could be used as plays on the dialog (or subtitles.)
It would sortof work as far as commenting in English over Korean language, but the viewers would have to understand some Korean...
It is too bad some of the Dbeaners don't live near each other because it would be hilarious if three or four of them got together and did an MST3K treatment of an episode of BOF. One of the endlessly mockable ones where "Almost Paradise" played. (Oh, yeah, that is MOST of BOF.)
Wait a minute, when IS the Comic-con of Kramaland? Where's OUR Star Trek convention?
4 Laya
April 17, 2012 at 5:14 AM
Squeee!
It's okay, JB, take your time.
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mskololia
April 17, 2012 at 6:05 AM
Ditto!
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zsa
April 17, 2012 at 9:31 PM
yeah...take your time...we'll wait
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5 Usi
April 17, 2012 at 5:19 AM
Really really really *__*? I really hope they don't change their schedule again just a few hours before.
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6 MsScorpion
April 17, 2012 at 5:21 AM
I felt so bad for the work GF had to do last week with K2H airing both episodes on the same night, But this week JB.......all the extra work you'll be doing, that's so much harder,with 1 ep. on Wednesday and 2 the next day.
But you have all your DB followers supporting you and giving you all the time you need to do this.
Please get all the sleep you need,
we can wait.
After all Dramabeans won't be DRAMABEANS without you and GF happy, healthy and WANTING to write here.
JB fighting.....
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Alkachan
April 17, 2012 at 7:02 AM
Same here !
Take your time to enjoy the episodes AND the recapping process !
Your recaps will be very much loved even with a few hours/days of delay.
Thanks for all the thoughtful-and/or-laughing-so-loud-my-ribs-hurt recaps you and your amazing team already published,
Cheers
Al
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7 Arhazivory
April 17, 2012 at 5:21 AM
Oh my. That's a lot of prince. :D
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8 wenlin
April 17, 2012 at 5:25 AM
really cute picture! im not really keen on the coupling but this picture is cute.
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9 kabi
April 17, 2012 at 5:39 AM
yupppeeeeeeeee what a good newsss
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10 Cynthia
April 17, 2012 at 5:45 AM
I'm a firm believer in that one can never have too much of the cute, so 3 eps?! Woot!
That being said, triple recaps are just too much in a short time. How about watching all three and then doing a 'mash-up' recap highlighting the eps - sort of like the High Kick recaps? You know that we'll be grateful for any thing you can churn out, JB - cause you know that we **sniff** love you, dude! And we need to keep you sane and healthy for future recapping! (Not that there was anything overtly selfish about that last statement....)
:)
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11 ck1Oz
April 17, 2012 at 5:47 AM
:-) Haha.
Good luck to you.
5 episodes all up of K2H and RP. That is a lot of work and subbing.
HOWEVER the spoilers coming up is mighty enticing. Looking forward to watching it. No sleep. Not coherent and hang Real Life but " yup we have 3 episodes to watch "
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12 Angel
April 17, 2012 at 5:48 AM
JB fighting! Take your time, we'll wait patiently for your recaps :)
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13 angelpur
April 17, 2012 at 5:56 AM
I AM SO HAPPY by this news! I was left disappointed with only one episode last week. I would have been satisfied if they aired two episodes back-toback like k2h did, but this is soo much better and will be worth the wait! I am deifnitley addicted to rooftop prince - not only do I keep rewatching all the cute scenes (3...,no, 5 times) but I'm also looking up MV vids on youtube and fanfiction...if there is any! I don't want this show to end! :D
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14 jomo143
April 17, 2012 at 5:59 AM
What the what?
Wouldn't it be great if they could have delivered the episodes early to the subbers and recappers in so they have time to fix this up with a pretty bow?
I like this show a lot, but I am not sure if RP has enough going on that the audience would want three episodes at once.
Last week's ep had so much fluff and filler, and there has never been enough dun dun duhhhhhn to thrill me, but what do I know about viewers' tastes? I am still shaking my head at MetS's popularity.
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15 rabab
April 17, 2012 at 6:02 AM
always satisfied with JB's works...thank you so much:)
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16 mskololia
April 17, 2012 at 6:03 AM
I just hope the PD/scriptwriter do not overdo the fanservice this week to the point that the storytelling suffers because that would be a shame.
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Cruelsummer
April 17, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Amen. Seems as if fan commentary has more advanced plotlines than what is actually happening in the show. They need to pick up the pace.
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JG
April 17, 2012 at 7:19 AM
I am fine with the pacing of this drama. It's not dragging at all and I love all the silly antics. I also love the fact that this drama is fueling so much fan speculations. My funny bones are tickled and my inquiring mind is engaged--a win-win for me.
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mskololia
April 17, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Agreed about the pacing, because they keep me on my toes and lol.
I saw pictures with LG and PH biking and horseback riding. It seems suspect to take those turns at eps 8-9 when he just threw down the gauntlet with SN indicating he would make her fall for him. Why must they use PH as a test case for him and SN when we know he will have FBs of those moments?
Is it used strictly to draw sympathy from the audience and draw comparisons for the character?
No self-respecting female would keep allowing herself to be the lab rat after the bracelet incident. He should not be allowed to manipulate her for SN's sake because that is cruel EVEN if he's unaware he's being cruel. If she's mad at this antics, tell him because it looks like he wants to understand....
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17 Anon
April 17, 2012 at 6:10 AM
Rather than a coffee IV drip, you'd be better off with a cortisol one. Now that one's a real anti-sleep drug/hormone...Guarantee you that it's stronger than coffee too! Anything to churn those recaps out on time...
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18 Ani
April 17, 2012 at 6:12 AM
That as a cute picture. I don't recall ever seeing it before. Heh.
I agree with those saying to take your time. This week should be interesting.
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19 redfox
April 17, 2012 at 6:13 AM
*ties a body-wrap around her tummy* I am ready. bring on the funny. *inches the drink away from the screen* no more drownging my keyboard.
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tisane
April 17, 2012 at 4:48 PM
ahaha. been there before. my keyboard is now elevated and drink-proof.
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20 Christy
April 17, 2012 at 6:18 AM
*Squee* So exciting!!
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21 lizzzie
April 17, 2012 at 6:26 AM
Apparently the show is not getting its script fast enough so last week they couldn't get ep 8 out on time. Which kinda explains ep7. But if that's the case I don't know how they're trying to pull off 3 eps this week *side-eyes* can we get some kissing on if we need more fillers?
Anyway it's really fine if we get recaps slow, it's good enough we're getting them at all. Fighting!! /hands over some fortifying whipped cream
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Mystisith
April 17, 2012 at 6:39 AM
If what you say it's true, then i'm dumbfounded. The minimum is a full written script before starting shooting the first scene of a drama. Changing minor details later is OK, but if you don't have the all story, i pity the actors: How are you supposed to rehearse and prepare yourself? Ep 7 was not that good imo. Let's wait and see for this week...
And JB, thanks for your hard work. We will read whatever you give us, so no need to stress. Subs are fast for this one anyway...
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alice20
April 17, 2012 at 7:15 AM
Considering the live-shoot system that we commonly have in Kdramas, I wouldn't be too surprised if this WAS true. However, the stated reason why there was only 1 episode this week is because of elections. When there are elections on TV, people are gonna be watching THOSE, and a drama's ratings will go down if they air their stuff at the same time. That's why RP decided to put off airing the 8th episode. They didn't want to hurt their ratings.
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lizzzie
April 17, 2012 at 7:36 AM
Well they did say they were going to show both ep 7 and 8 last Thurs. I got it off this article:
http://jyj3.net/2012/04/15/news-120413-rooftop-prince-rush-filming-led-to-insufficient-footage-canceled-ep/
In any case this live-shooting system is definitely flawed :/
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Mystisith
April 17, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Thanks for the link. Explains a lot of thing...
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22 Kiara
April 17, 2012 at 6:27 AM
Yay ....not sure what to send ya JB. Coffee or Soju or just let you sleep.
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23 dls
April 17, 2012 at 6:29 AM
that's a high dose of Rooftop prince this week...
Take your time JB...
we'll wait for your recaps
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24 Mel
April 17, 2012 at 6:32 AM
JB---last night reading the news that SBS tweeted they're showing three epis--too good to be true--but OMGx1000--love it!!! Take your time--us fans, will patiently await your fun and ensightful recaps...finger touch (yours and mine and probably all your fans) for a quick and long recharge!!! Always a fan JB !!!! ....giggle, giggle--giddy with excitement and..... A N T I C I P A T I O N....!!!!!
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25 Briggy
April 17, 2012 at 6:40 AM
I'm sooooo happy!!!!!!!3 episodes.its gonna be a grrreat weekend for me!!
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26 danny
April 17, 2012 at 6:41 AM
dramabeans was and is never late. i read the recaps before I can watch the drama with eng subs. i ususally wait four to five days before it's available in dramacrazy or EP sites. SO , a recap at dramabeans is a calming ,satisfying dose of medicine , it works on my imagination, with all those posted pics. I'll prepare your midnight snacks JB.
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27 kjsfhkdjf
April 17, 2012 at 6:46 AM
yessssss! happiness news this week for me.
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28 OkCalmDown
April 17, 2012 at 6:48 AM
JB fighting!!!!!
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29 JG
April 17, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Yay, one episode last week was not enough for me!!! Take your time, JB. Your recaps are always appreciated. Thank you!!
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30 nokcha
April 17, 2012 at 6:57 AM
Recipe for relaxation:
Spring Break
3 eps of Rooftop
2 eps of Fashion King
2 eps of King 2 Hearts
Mix in a little light exercise, shopping, and eating with warm sun!
Serves 1
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HoGaZzZz
April 17, 2012 at 10:14 AM
lol mte!!!!!!!!!!!!
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skelly
April 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Reminded of "A Partridge in a Pear Tree"
On the third day of Christmas, my JB gave to me,
3 eps of Rooftop
2 eps of 2 Hearts
and a warm sun and shopping spree!
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31 Stardust
April 17, 2012 at 6:58 AM
I am SO HAPPY there will be 3 this week!! Squeees too!! Thank you so much Javabeans for recapping for us, please just take your time, we will be waiting hungrily but patiently ^o^ side note about that drip.... how about a javabong? HAHAH
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32 Altari
April 17, 2012 at 7:01 AM
Please take your time.
No one will die because recaps are late a day or two.
Although some of us might not get much work done because we will be refreshing this site all day long.
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33 Mawiie
April 17, 2012 at 7:01 AM
Lordy why is it finals week T.T
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34 sugarpunch
April 17, 2012 at 7:02 AM
WAHOOOOOOO! need to.... squeeze... and smooch... someone!!!
PS: JB, try eating coffee powder. the unsweetened kind. hehehehhe, kidding. We'll wait patiently O.O
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35 Di
April 17, 2012 at 7:09 AM
I'm gonna be so busy... watching this 2 dramas XD
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36 crazykel
April 17, 2012 at 7:10 AM
I'm sooooooo excited! Three episodes--how am I ever going to get my final papers done, lol.
Sending jb lots of virtual coffee!
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37 alice20
April 17, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Take your time! Please, rest up. We can and will wait for your awesome recaps. ;) The podcast or 3-ep review sounds cool, too.
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38 vox26
April 17, 2012 at 7:23 AM
yay!! RTP overdose! im loving it! =)
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39 Byul
April 17, 2012 at 7:26 AM
YAYYYYY!!!!! OHMYGOD CAN'T WAIT!!!!:)
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40 morillix
April 17, 2012 at 7:30 AM
This is great! 3 EPISODES IN A WEEK!!!! can't wait any longer!!!! let it be wednesday and thursday....
and the suggestion of ideas like coffee, soju or cortisol?????? are you freaking kidding me? JB don't listen to them and take your time, we want more Dramabeans in the future... I agree with some of the posts, don't overwork yourself with the summaries, maybe it can be one per day????
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41 shl71
April 17, 2012 at 7:45 AM
Please don't overwork yourself! We'll take the recaps anytime they come and with much, much gratitude!
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42 Anabear
April 17, 2012 at 7:54 AM
THIS MADE MY DAY! OH THIS KEEPS MY TOES UP!
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43 shirin-noona
April 17, 2012 at 8:07 AM
Yayyyyyy!This piece of news truly made my day.
And take as much time as you need JB.Nobody minds.
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44 Bike
April 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM
Wow! an awful lot of Rooftop F5 frenzy! :)
Make It Happen JB! But take your time.
With an overdose of Micky antics, I'm pretty sure I also need that IV coffee with a strong spike of Baileys... hahaha!
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45 pumpkinattack
April 17, 2012 at 8:25 AM
What's better than 2 episodes in 1 day??? 3 episodes in 1 week! I think... Anyway, after the crap they pulled last week, we'll see. I can't get my hopes up too high. ;)
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46 kiongna
April 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM
AWESOME Bonanza !! Thanks so much dear Javabeans, please just do what you can and don't stress yourself, I rather you and Girlfriday and everyone else on Dramabeans be healthy, healthy and totally gungho writing dramas and sharing them with us with all your individual spice and all things so very nice!
Kamsahamidahhh in advance!
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47 Nana
April 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM
OMG I'm so excited :-) I dunno how Im going to do it, i have exams, a presentation but anyway will figure out anything for a triple dose of Rooftop Prince yayyyyy
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48 glace
April 17, 2012 at 8:43 AM
darn...does this mean no surprise extension or extra week? A triple dose certainly will be stressful this week!~
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49 1061-kun
April 17, 2012 at 9:40 AM
I was disappointed too about just 1 episode last week but I was thinking it might be good as it would allow the production to have some extra time. With the Korean TV system of shooting the show at the same time it airs, I have noticed many shows run out of steam during the second half of their run as the actors and production have gotten exhausted. So I was hoping the show could taken the extra time to make it even better.
Of course, we get 3 episodes this week!
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50 Betsy
April 17, 2012 at 10:43 AM
I was so sad with just having one episode last week and was dying to know what happens next, now I'm over the moon happy that we get not 1, but 3 episodes this week!!
I agree with everyone saying you should take your time with the recaps. I'm sure we will all understand. I hope the subbers for this drama will also not feel the pressure to rush and that watchers are respectful. Subbing 3 episodes will be intense.
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