I don’t know if it’s because I got to know that the original ‘king loves’ fiction has a different loveline, that it’s actually rin that san loved and not won, that my pov of looking at the story and the characters have completely changed. Now I do feel there are those secret glances that san takes at rin, and that dialogue from ep 16, when she says, when that other person was NOT looking at her, it hurt her. I have completely no idea what that meant. Does it mean there are space for both of them in her heart? Technically it is totally plausible, I can’t deny that my heart fluttered for two persons at a time lol, so the idea of seeing something different on a kdrama, and moreover on this one, makes me feel excited. I wouldn’t mind at all if it turns out that both of them, rin and won are equally important for the story , and if rin is not just a second lead.
So I would be disappointed if the writer just makea it a typical kdrama and changes the main story, which I hope he won’t do. Also, Siwan is completely nailing the role of the pampered, privileged, used to with all the comforts that he gets, and selfish but childish, self-centered, egoistic prince. I love how many textures exist in his role. I can see his depth, and his inner thoughts, stress, even when he’s hiding it, and how he tries to deflect the notion with his sense of humor. On the other hand, hong jong hyun does the role of a shadow friend so well, and his stolen glances at san is growing on me lol. I am torn between the two friends, but I would be stoked if rin-san actually happens, and if won shows more of his dimensions in the coming episodes. It’s a delight watching him play the prince. Honorable mention goes to his two bodyguards, and the buffoon who’s in love with dan lol.He has no chance, but they look so cute together! I hope dan gets to see how much he adores him [cute bodyguard no 2, that is 😂].
That was one long rant for the nth time. 😅😅
Strong delivery man definitely got better at episode 2! I am warming up to the second lead too, I would love it if he and the rich girl becomes the second pair. CSB and GKP look cute together!
yeo jin goo hard at his game again, crushing noona\’s heart left and right. :\'(
The writer better not make him die again this time. I didn\’t sign up for this.
I\’m sure I would be bawling my eyes out by this time the show ends. :\'( :\'(
Let\’s eat season 3 is happening I heard. All I want is my girl Seul Gi with Dojoon paired up this time. Lol. Maybe one day the dramagods will hear my desperate plea and my dream will come true. Heee.
Until earlier, Doojoon’s agency said they havent received any offer or synopsis for LE S3. And with Highlight’s schedules in Japan & Southeast Asian countries until Oct, I wonder if he’ll have time.
Yeah, I read about that, but can anyone else justice to his role? I hope they go for a new story line instead of casting another actor for his role in that case. 🙁
I do hope there’s a new lead character i/o another actor playing Goo Daeyoung if Doojoon isn’t offered/casted in S3. ’cause Goo Daeyoung IS Yoon Doojoon.
Lol sorry a big rant coming..I was so mesmerized by the writer-nim of Secret Forest, that at the end hoping for a romance angle between Shi Mok and Yeo Jin felt like a bit too much to expect from her, it\’s that kind of a story with an almost reverential air, as if the story is too cool to expect anything romantic lol. Don\’t know if my point is coming across. Regardless, have to say, I Loved SF. Even if the story deals with simple and clear concised concept, pain of an old mother for her already aged son, pain of a son who lost his father, a man\’s humiliation who was falsely accused, revenge of a daughter who always had to see her dad being wronged, and then on the other end, an idealistic police officer and a righteous prosecutor who doggedly pursuited the criminals till the end. I hoped that the writer would at least show us what motivated Shi Mok to follow his job so perfectly, as if it was not even his job, as if he had to do it as his duty. That level of dedication is so much hard to find in today\’s society. Rather it doesn\’t exist anymore maybe.
I got inspired by Secret Forest, so weird that all those righteous and thought provoking dialogues like how we are acting as if everything is ok, or like completely ignoring the lies and taking them as then truth, all of these contribute to how society is today, and that someone can get away with harming another person, these accusations the drama make really is universal, no matter where we are from right now. So I got the writer\’s message somehow I feel. I love the writer\’s sense of sophistication, and maybe Shi Mok acts that way( silent and all), since writer wanted to show that when you are not talking at all, it helps when you ignore the chaos and take the right decision. I would love to re-watch the drama again someday , because it has been an amazing ride from the start. My respect for the writer, the director and the actors most importantly. 👍👍✌
Didn’t the writer show us a short scene of a young SM watching LCJ in court? I thought that was when he wanted to be a good prosecutor, a prosecutor who fights for the oppressed and weak like LCJ, one who is not afraid to take on corrupt institutions or people. He said it to CJ before that he was his idol or something, didn’t he?
@s9313071e sorry for replying late. 🙁 Yes, he did! I think he always looked up to him, but given how he is, we never got to see how much disappointed at LCJ after he became oblivious to all the crimes that were taking place. Like us, he was in dark the whole time I guess? Really have to give it to the actor for playing this part, I could never guess what was his real motive. Also, I loved that little metaphor of the Japanese influence used at the case from the flashback.
IKR? I have withdrawal syndrome already! To know that jo sung woo, bae doona and team won’t be gracing our screen together anymore. :'( And the possibility of seeing them together ever again is very slim, so the heartache is going to be strong this time hehe. I want to make a petition for 4 episodes extension Lol.
A lot of beanies will be staying away from crime-thriller dramas after this finishes. I for one will certainly have a hard time looking for a drama that surpasses this.
Just saw FOS new episode and mind is totally at #$@%#$ level now. Just don\’t tell me show that Hwang Shi Mok is somehow related to the killer, and no open ending, please!! I really wished there was an alternative ending where our Scooby team gets together for another group dinner and Yeo Jin – Shi Mok have fun pulling each other’s legs. Don’t have enough time for that I guess. :’(
And I guess it still hurts too much for them to just casually meet up with everyone, what’s with elephant-size problem in the room. Yoon and Eun-soo’s presence will always be there eventhough they’re not physically there.
\’Reunited worlds\’ is finally growing on me! Really Loved episode 7+8! So many unique concepts this drama dabbles with lol.Please stay this much interesting show!
One thing that I never really get in Korean culture would have to be the fights by the means of
pulling or grabbing hair.
😂😂 The women atleast, aren\’t they sensitive about losing their hair lmao, I mean I would never allow anyone touching my hair in that sense lol. So how can they even let anyone do that to their hair. 😂😂
Hahaha me too! Like the actresses, they should be the one worried more than the actors, and it’s always the girls who are more into the antics lol. Also the repercussion should not be so great either.😂 Think about the hair health lol.
It’s crazy you mention that, since the drama I’m watching currently does that too. 😂 But yeah it is a better and safer alternative haha. I also like the head slaps. 😂😂
Well, that’s the point isn’t it? To pull the other girls hair out because they know they’d hate that. It’s not a Korean thing only either. I went to a pretty bad high school in the US where there was fights pretty much everyday and I’d say a good half or more of the fights between girls involved grabbing hair.
LOL that reminds me of gossip girl for some reason. 😀 But yeah I do get that the point is to make other people suffer but at the cost of harming your own self. 😀 I saw this on reply ’88, then on a couple of other dramas too, but maybe the heroines don’t care because they have amazing hair?
But in the case of high schools though, shouldn’t the girls be more bothered since fashion is the priority when you’re in high school? 😀
Down votes are officially gone, if I knew I would keep a screenshot of the total number of my down votes LOL. Now my haters, thanks for all the love, and hope to have more verbal spat with you! Thank you for this Dramabeans! 😍😍❤💜💖
This guy sounds like a hermit and totally like this friend of mine! I am looking forward to hearing more from you! More side stories like this and less romance, please. ^^
Yeah I listened to their music after a long time, and couldn’t believe how much they meant to me, at certain point in life. Chester and his amazing voice will be missed! RIP :'(
RIP indeed, somehow i imagine him happy now, no depression, reunited with his best friend, both of them jamming somewhere, being positive, i’ll miss him but knowing that he left behind a legacy, he will always be remembered! *hugs*
Thank you for your kind words, Sia! He has certainly left a legacy behind, and i think we would always remember him for the strong lyrics and mesmerising voice.*hugsback*
Yes, when the first track of their new album is “Nobody Can Save Me”. Damn. I listened to this album last night and couldn’t help but cry. It all just takes on a new meaning.
And I read they were about to start a new world tour, wow, it must have been hard for him. I have been playing their old mix too, and it kind of gave me shivers when Chester was singing. All good things come to end in life I guess. 🙁 Hope he is in better place now.
They freaking had to make him die in the same way as circle! This is insane,man, LOL!
I\’m having so much dejavu from circle lol. First minute into the drama, and I felt like I\’m
watching kim woo jin roaming around the school corridors, still in his mission of
searching hyung.
fay17
August 10, 2017 at 12:45 PM
I don’t know if it’s because I got to know that the original ‘king loves’ fiction has a different loveline, that it’s actually rin that san loved and not won, that my pov of looking at the story and the characters have completely changed. Now I do feel there are those secret glances that san takes at rin, and that dialogue from ep 16, when she says, when that other person was NOT looking at her, it hurt her. I have completely no idea what that meant. Does it mean there are space for both of them in her heart? Technically it is totally plausible, I can’t deny that my heart fluttered for two persons at a time lol, so the idea of seeing something different on a kdrama, and moreover on this one, makes me feel excited. I wouldn’t mind at all if it turns out that both of them, rin and won are equally important for the story , and if rin is not just a second lead.
So I would be disappointed if the writer just makea it a typical kdrama and changes the main story, which I hope he won’t do. Also, Siwan is completely nailing the role of the pampered, privileged, used to with all the comforts that he gets, and selfish but childish, self-centered, egoistic prince. I love how many textures exist in his role. I can see his depth, and his inner thoughts, stress, even when he’s hiding it, and how he tries to deflect the notion with his sense of humor. On the other hand, hong jong hyun does the role of a shadow friend so well, and his stolen glances at san is growing on me lol. I am torn between the two friends, but I would be stoked if rin-san actually happens, and if won shows more of his dimensions in the coming episodes. It’s a delight watching him play the prince. Honorable mention goes to his two bodyguards, and the buffoon who’s in love with dan lol.He has no chance, but they look so cute together! I hope dan gets to see how much he adores him [cute bodyguard no 2, that is 😂].
That was one long rant for the nth time. 😅😅
fay17
August 10, 2017 at 12:49 PM
* writer just makes it a typical kdrama
**dan gets to see how much he adores her, :/ how I miss an edit button DB!
cassie23
August 10, 2017 at 5:20 PM
waw sorry for out of topic,,but how can you make it long? i guess it is jus 200 characters? hihihi
fay17
August 10, 2017 at 9:49 PM
Haha you write it somewhere else and right click paste that’s the key.
cassie23
August 11, 2017 at 5:50 AM
ah got it !!! thanks a lot 😘😘😘
fay17
August 6, 2017 at 5:43 AM
Strong delivery man definitely got better at episode 2! I am warming up to the second lead too, I would love it if he and the rich girl becomes the second pair. CSB and GKP look cute together!
fay17
August 3, 2017 at 4:14 PM
Was waiting for this forever.
fay17
August 3, 2017 at 4:10 PM
yeo jin goo hard at his game again, crushing noona\’s heart left and right. :\'(
The writer better not make him die again this time. I didn\’t sign up for this.
I\’m sure I would be bawling my eyes out by this time the show ends. :\'( :\'(
fay17
August 1, 2017 at 3:24 AM
Let\’s eat season 3 is happening I heard. All I want is my girl Seul Gi with Dojoon paired up this time. Lol. Maybe one day the dramagods will hear my desperate plea and my dream will come true. Heee.
wakimary
August 1, 2017 at 4:10 AM
Until earlier, Doojoon’s agency said they havent received any offer or synopsis for LE S3. And with Highlight’s schedules in Japan & Southeast Asian countries until Oct, I wonder if he’ll have time.
fay17
August 1, 2017 at 5:33 AM
Yeah, I read about that, but can anyone else justice to his role? I hope they go for a new story line instead of casting another actor for his role in that case. 🙁
fay17
August 1, 2017 at 5:35 AM
*do justice to his role.
wakimary
August 1, 2017 at 5:46 AM
I do hope there’s a new lead character i/o another actor playing Goo Daeyoung if Doojoon isn’t offered/casted in S3. ’cause Goo Daeyoung IS Yoon Doojoon.
bluedoe
August 2, 2017 at 3:47 PM
That would be awesome!
fay17
July 30, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Lol sorry a big rant coming..I was so mesmerized by the writer-nim of Secret Forest, that at the end hoping for a romance angle between Shi Mok and Yeo Jin felt like a bit too much to expect from her, it\’s that kind of a story with an almost reverential air, as if the story is too cool to expect anything romantic lol. Don\’t know if my point is coming across. Regardless, have to say, I Loved SF. Even if the story deals with simple and clear concised concept, pain of an old mother for her already aged son, pain of a son who lost his father, a man\’s humiliation who was falsely accused, revenge of a daughter who always had to see her dad being wronged, and then on the other end, an idealistic police officer and a righteous prosecutor who doggedly pursuited the criminals till the end. I hoped that the writer would at least show us what motivated Shi Mok to follow his job so perfectly, as if it was not even his job, as if he had to do it as his duty. That level of dedication is so much hard to find in today\’s society. Rather it doesn\’t exist anymore maybe.
I got inspired by Secret Forest, so weird that all those righteous and thought provoking dialogues like how we are acting as if everything is ok, or like completely ignoring the lies and taking them as then truth, all of these contribute to how society is today, and that someone can get away with harming another person, these accusations the drama make really is universal, no matter where we are from right now. So I got the writer\’s message somehow I feel. I love the writer\’s sense of sophistication, and maybe Shi Mok acts that way( silent and all), since writer wanted to show that when you are not talking at all, it helps when you ignore the chaos and take the right decision. I would love to re-watch the drama again someday , because it has been an amazing ride from the start. My respect for the writer, the director and the actors most importantly. 👍👍✌
s9313071e
July 30, 2017 at 11:48 PM
Didn’t the writer show us a short scene of a young SM watching LCJ in court? I thought that was when he wanted to be a good prosecutor, a prosecutor who fights for the oppressed and weak like LCJ, one who is not afraid to take on corrupt institutions or people. He said it to CJ before that he was his idol or something, didn’t he?
fay17
August 1, 2017 at 3:28 AM
@s9313071e sorry for replying late. 🙁 Yes, he did! I think he always looked up to him, but given how he is, we never got to see how much disappointed at LCJ after he became oblivious to all the crimes that were taking place. Like us, he was in dark the whole time I guess? Really have to give it to the actor for playing this part, I could never guess what was his real motive. Also, I loved that little metaphor of the Japanese influence used at the case from the flashback.
fay17
July 29, 2017 at 8:58 AM
This is already making me teary eyed. Why it has to end huhu…
neener
July 29, 2017 at 9:27 AM
Why does it have to end? Why?
fay17
July 29, 2017 at 9:49 AM
IKR? I have withdrawal syndrome already! To know that jo sung woo, bae doona and team won’t be gracing our screen together anymore. :'( And the possibility of seeing them together ever again is very slim, so the heartache is going to be strong this time hehe. I want to make a petition for 4 episodes extension Lol.
neener
July 29, 2017 at 5:18 PM
A lot of beanies will be staying away from crime-thriller dramas after this finishes. I for one will certainly have a hard time looking for a drama that surpasses this.
I’ll gladly sign that petition!
C.Lo
July 29, 2017 at 12:02 PM
Aww, I’m going to miss them.
fay17
July 29, 2017 at 7:58 AM
Just saw FOS new episode and mind is totally at #$@%#$ level now. Just don\’t tell me show that Hwang Shi Mok is somehow related to the killer, and no open ending, please!! I really wished there was an alternative ending where our Scooby team gets together for another group dinner and Yeo Jin – Shi Mok have fun pulling each other’s legs. Don’t have enough time for that I guess. :’(
gadis
July 29, 2017 at 6:25 PM
And I guess it still hurts too much for them to just casually meet up with everyone, what’s with elephant-size problem in the room. Yoon and Eun-soo’s presence will always be there eventhough they’re not physically there.
fay17
July 27, 2017 at 3:46 PM
\’Reunited worlds\’ is finally growing on me! Really Loved episode 7+8! So many unique concepts this drama dabbles with lol.Please stay this much interesting show!
Evelia
July 27, 2017 at 5:18 PM
I also like this drama a lot. Can’t wait for next week’s episodes.
fay17
July 28, 2017 at 4:34 AM
Right? Like finally there is some movement, I like what the writer is doing with the unique plotline. And yeo jin goo is nailing this as usual. ^^
fay17
July 27, 2017 at 5:27 AM
State of mind:
fay17
July 26, 2017 at 11:28 AM
One thing that I never really get in Korean culture would have to be the fights by the means of
pulling or grabbing hair.
😂😂 The women atleast, aren\’t they sensitive about losing their hair lmao, I mean I would never allow anyone touching my hair in that sense lol. So how can they even let anyone do that to their hair. 😂😂
mango
July 26, 2017 at 11:57 AM
Gosh every time I see that I scream “Use your fist, punch them but don’t pull hair people ! Think of your hair’s future !”
fay17
July 26, 2017 at 1:09 PM
Hahaha me too! Like the actresses, they should be the one worried more than the actors, and it’s always the girls who are more into the antics lol. Also the repercussion should not be so great either.😂 Think about the hair health lol.
dramamama
July 26, 2017 at 1:21 PM
The glass of water in the face is the most gentle alternative.
fay17
July 26, 2017 at 1:31 PM
It’s crazy you mention that, since the drama I’m watching currently does that too. 😂 But yeah it is a better and safer alternative haha. I also like the head slaps. 😂😂
peichi
July 26, 2017 at 3:07 PM
Well, that’s the point isn’t it? To pull the other girls hair out because they know they’d hate that. It’s not a Korean thing only either. I went to a pretty bad high school in the US where there was fights pretty much everyday and I’d say a good half or more of the fights between girls involved grabbing hair.
fay17
July 27, 2017 at 2:14 AM
LOL that reminds me of gossip girl for some reason. 😀 But yeah I do get that the point is to make other people suffer but at the cost of harming your own self. 😀 I saw this on reply ’88, then on a couple of other dramas too, but maybe the heroines don’t care because they have amazing hair?
But in the case of high schools though, shouldn’t the girls be more bothered since fashion is the priority when you’re in high school? 😀
fay17
July 26, 2017 at 2:49 AM
Down votes are officially gone, if I knew I would keep a screenshot of the total number of my down votes LOL. Now my haters, thanks for all the love, and hope to have more verbal spat with you! Thank you for this Dramabeans! 😍😍❤💜💖
fay17
July 25, 2017 at 4:28 AM
This guy sounds like a hermit and totally like this friend of mine! I am looking forward to hearing more from you! More side stories like this and less romance, please. ^^
fay17
July 24, 2017 at 7:06 AM
Guess I have finally become the eunuch in drag 😀 , lol I’m gonna dedicate this to my favorite eunuch in kdrama!
Kudo Ran
July 24, 2017 at 7:20 AM
congrats 🙂
fay17
July 24, 2017 at 7:21 AM
Aww thank you! 🙂
fatcat007
July 24, 2017 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations!!! 🙂
fay17
July 24, 2017 at 7:47 AM
Thank you hehe! <3 🙂
wakimary
July 24, 2017 at 8:17 AM
same, my favorite Eunuch in Drag 😍
wakimary
July 24, 2017 at 8:18 AM
Congrats @fay17 🎉🎊🎊🎉
fay17
July 24, 2017 at 10:24 AM
Thank you @wakimary! 😘😘
juniebug
July 24, 2017 at 8:22 AM
Congratulations!!
fay17
July 24, 2017 at 10:25 AM
Thank you chingu! 😊😊
korfan
July 24, 2017 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations!
And off to the palace you go, where new adventures await!
fay17
July 24, 2017 at 12:03 PM
Omg, if only there was a king like this! I would forever stay a eunuch LOL 😀
korfan
July 24, 2017 at 12:21 PM
*giggling*
😊
vannerie
July 25, 2017 at 1:02 PM
Congratulations!
fay17
July 25, 2017 at 1:07 PM
Thank you! <3 :))
fay17
July 22, 2017 at 2:35 PM
OMG I take back everything I said about certain someone! :\'( Secret forest is scarily honest, and realistic. My respect to you writer-nim!
fay17
July 21, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Listening to Linkin Park songs really hit home. Damn, all the lyrics kind of screams about the fact that he was asking for help, always.
Sia
July 21, 2017 at 2:28 PM
yes, his/their music gave me an outlet for my feelings, there was magic there that allowed me to belong somewhere, 🙁 will miss him
fay17
July 21, 2017 at 3:14 PM
Yeah I listened to their music after a long time, and couldn’t believe how much they meant to me, at certain point in life. Chester and his amazing voice will be missed! RIP :'(
Sia
July 22, 2017 at 1:32 AM
RIP indeed, somehow i imagine him happy now, no depression, reunited with his best friend, both of them jamming somewhere, being positive, i’ll miss him but knowing that he left behind a legacy, he will always be remembered! *hugs*
fay17
July 22, 2017 at 4:21 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Sia! He has certainly left a legacy behind, and i think we would always remember him for the strong lyrics and mesmerising voice.*hugsback*
Sia
July 22, 2017 at 1:18 PM
yes we will! no matter how hard it was for him, he always shone for others
Sia
July 21, 2017 at 2:29 PM
and yeah actually, now you think about the lyrics and you realize he was always asking for help somehow, RIP chester,
UmbrellaMan
July 21, 2017 at 2:37 PM
Yes, when the first track of their new album is “Nobody Can Save Me”. Damn. I listened to this album last night and couldn’t help but cry. It all just takes on a new meaning.
fay17
July 21, 2017 at 3:18 PM
And I read they were about to start a new world tour, wow, it must have been hard for him. I have been playing their old mix too, and it kind of gave me shivers when Chester was singing. All good things come to end in life I guess. 🙁 Hope he is in better place now.
fay17
July 20, 2017 at 3:37 AM
They freaking had to make him die in the same way as circle! This is insane,man, LOL!
I\’m having so much dejavu from circle lol. First minute into the drama, and I felt like I\’m
watching kim woo jin roaming around the school corridors, still in his mission of
searching hyung.
fay17
July 20, 2017 at 1:36 AM
Mystery queen 2 coming back! Eeee I\’m so happy my OTP will be back, possibly with romance. Hopefully.
korfan
July 20, 2017 at 2:10 AM
Really? I’ve not heard this news.
It would be great if this in fact happens!
fay17
July 20, 2017 at 2:54 AM
Yeah just saw it on asianwiki! Haha wait till it gets featured on DB. 😀
korfan
July 20, 2017 at 3:33 AM
Oh ok. Thanks for sharing the info!
fay17
July 20, 2017 at 3:38 AM
Haha, you are welcome! ^^
fay17
July 19, 2017 at 8:31 AM
Can\’t believe I don\’t have any drama to look forward to every week except secret forest these days. 😭😭😭
fay17
July 19, 2017 at 8:29 AM
I\’m not into BOFTWG as much as before, but habaek taking selfie is the funniest thing. 😂😂😂