Doesn’t the writer decide the number if episodes according to the premise or does the channel? Well if its the writer then I guess they do know that they can give all answers in the episodes they decide but I think its the channel who decides the number because why would they still be pitiful that they couldn’t solve all the mysteries.
I don’t know, tbh. But since this is not a fully explored genre in kdrama, I doubt tvn would risk giving it the usual 16 episodes in case it flops. If it does well, then good, if not at least there are only 12 episodes. The budget doesn’t seem to be high either, and it’s not promoted as well as their other dramas. They don’t even post much on tvn’s social media sites about Circle the way they do for their other dramas.
I actually appreciate the open ending here. They have wrapped up the main storyline and gave me hope to go delusional for a season 2 😢 gave a nod to Byul’s origin, as much as their short amount of episodes would allow. 12 episodes is actually not enough for wrapping up the main storyline… I feel like they could’ve explored some plot points better with a little bit more episodes.
Who knows if there could be a season 2. I’m still hopeful~ 😭🙏
I actually went into the circle with the almost certainty that it’s going to have an open ending (most dramas in that genre do), but the story and the plot and the characterization and everything about the show blew me away. It’s an open ending I can live with because most of the major questions were answered. But I’ll be honest, I am willing to pray to every god available if I could be certain that they would bring me a season 2 of the show. Utterly fantastic work.
So true! All of them seem to have gotten along really well~! The bts vids and all those ig posts are really nice to see. Too bad Kikwang isn’t part of this rooftop scene 🙁 I don’t think he ever had any scene with Jingoo too.
I am laughing so hard at this picture. Gong Seung Yeon is like those cardboard standee where we, hopeless fangirls stick our faces into the cut out.
That’s not all…Yeo Jin Goo is snuggling against hyungie like a puppy while GSY is clinging on to him like a koala 😍😍😍Obviously, the only one left out is the villain 😜
IKR! She’s soo relatable~♥ I’d probably not let go if it was me. And about YJG snuggling to his hyung, there are screenshots where he’s actually snuggling in. I love it!
Thanks, TVN, for giving Yeo Jingoo a happy ending this time. ♥ May this finally erase the bad taste of Potato Star\’s ending in my mouth. Nah, it won\’t. It\’s that bad.
It truly is. They have wrapped it up the best way they could, and I’m thankful. I’m still heartbroken about what happened to Woojin by the end of Beta Project, but this drama has sent its message clearly well. It’s that you should live your life the way you believe you should.
And that fantastic parallel between the twin brothers where Bumgyun have his own body but not his memories, and Woojin with only his memories but not his own body.
Unfortunately I can’t take credit for that comparison cos I also just read it somewhere on naver after Ep 11 ended. I was totally mind-blown when I read it though. ♥ And despite this show not bringing in the ratings, it’s got an amazing feedback, so that makes me really proud (even if I absolutely have no involvement in the making of that drama lol).
Yes! I want a second season, but not the length of time it seems to take to get that done in k-drama land. Maybe they’ll throw us a bone and give us an epilogue? Yeah, who’m I kidding, right?
I totally would like to have more time with these characters! And I’m all for the Kim Kangwoo-Yeo Jingoo bromance! I’m so happy I got it! I hope if there will be a season 2, they will give this show more budget? I mean there’s totally potential in this drama to do so well. I’m quite sure there will be no epilogue T_T I mean Jingoo’s already about to set off for Reunited Worlds. But how awesome would that be?
Ep 11 is more emotionally-driven while Ep 12 is more focused on giving a resolution to the entire series.. So for Woojin’s 2022 picture, that was the year Woojin died so it was a clone? But without Woojin’s memories? Anyway, I’m glad it is a happy ending, although I wish it was longer… it’s just that the ending felt quite a bit hurried. Like everything just suddenly fell into place? But they only have 12 episodes to wrap the entire thing out so I do understand it. I think it’s best to watch Ep 11-12 together than separately.
Jingoo crying gives us 100% guarantee to make us sad. T_T
-SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS IF SOMEBODY ACCIDENTALLY READS THIS AND HASN’T SEEN EPISODE 11-
– Screenshots from Ep 11… you know that: “Hyung, I’m scared.” T_____________T
– lots of convos about what happened to Woojin and the heartbreaking thoughts that go with it…
– THE HUG
– THAT FINAL CONVO WITH WOOJIN AND BUMGYUN BEFORE WOOJIN DIED. “Don’t forget me.” UGH
– Just typical things that reminds me of all the Ep 11 angst.
OMG OMG OMG! Is this real?
I need to prepare myself. Holy shit, they’re gonna blow our minds and I’ll probably have a heart attack in the first minute.
Someone mentioned it on naver talk and everyone’s like “tomorrow’s ep is 2 hours?!” but I haven’t seen any news about it.. so somebody might’ve just commented it and it got blown up. Gah, imagine if there are really 2 hours worth of ep. T_T
Translated the top comments on one of the naver articles about the cast’s thoughts on Circle finale. While this show isn’t popular and not everyone’s cup of tea, I’m happy it’s sincerely loved 🙂
It isn’t just fun: IT’S AMAZING. I’ve loved this show from second #1 to the very end. I’m gonna binge-watch it, now that we’re fresh outta episodes. T^T
Aww, reading that article where the Circle cast share their thoughts on the last 2 eps of the show. They sound so proud for being part of Circle. 😢 As they very well should ~♥
Yep, they really should. This drama may not have had the highest rating, but it’ll be definitely watched time and time again in different parts of the world. It truly stands out.
My Korean is really basic so I could be wrong, but tvN spells Circle 8/Circulate as 써클레이트 in their officially uploaded vid. Shouldn’t it be 써클에이트 for Circle 8 and 써큘레이트 so it can be Circulate?
weaselking
June 28, 2017 at 2:24 AM
About Circle season 2… http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003566491
wapz
June 28, 2017 at 2:44 AM
Doesn’t the writer decide the number if episodes according to the premise or does the channel? Well if its the writer then I guess they do know that they can give all answers in the episodes they decide but I think its the channel who decides the number because why would they still be pitiful that they couldn’t solve all the mysteries.
weaselking
June 28, 2017 at 2:54 AM
I don’t know, tbh. But since this is not a fully explored genre in kdrama, I doubt tvn would risk giving it the usual 16 episodes in case it flops. If it does well, then good, if not at least there are only 12 episodes. The budget doesn’t seem to be high either, and it’s not promoted as well as their other dramas. They don’t even post much on tvn’s social media sites about Circle the way they do for their other dramas.
CrimeFighter
June 28, 2017 at 3:59 AM
I don’t know why most fantasy dramas like this kind tend to end up as open endings…sigh….but I still like such fantasy genre
weaselking
June 28, 2017 at 4:24 AM
I actually appreciate the open ending here. They have wrapped up the main storyline and
gave me hope to go delusional for a season 2 😢gave a nod to Byul’s origin, as much as their short amount of episodes would allow. 12 episodes is actually not enough for wrapping up the main storyline… I feel like they could’ve explored some plot points better with a little bit more episodes.Who knows if there could be a season 2. I’m still hopeful~ 😭🙏
Itenoria
June 28, 2017 at 4:29 AM
I actually went into the circle with the almost certainty that it’s going to have an open ending (most dramas in that genre do), but the story and the plot and the characterization and everything about the show blew me away. It’s an open ending I can live with because most of the major questions were answered. But I’ll be honest, I am willing to pray to every god available if I could be certain that they would bring me a season 2 of the show. Utterly fantastic work.
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 9:23 PM
Gong Seungyeon biding her time.
jillian
June 27, 2017 at 9:55 PM
Snuggle time! They seem to have a great time filming.
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 10:00 PM
So true! All of them seem to have gotten along really well~! The bts vids and all those ig posts are really nice to see. Too bad Kikwang isn’t part of this rooftop scene 🙁 I don’t think he ever had any scene with Jingoo too.
muymuy
June 27, 2017 at 10:13 PM
Can I also be a recipient of the hug????!!!
CrimeFighter
June 28, 2017 at 4:24 AM
Bromance ! Real brothers furthermore !!
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 8:21 PM
And the saga of clingy Yeo Jingoo continues~ Looking at this makes me feel so warm and happy ❤️
muymuy
June 27, 2017 at 10:15 PM
Me too! Me too!!!
vannerie
June 28, 2017 at 9:04 AM
They were so good. Wish we could give them a cuddle too.
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 7:36 PM
Gong Seungyeon is so adorable. You go girl! 😂👌
Namu
June 27, 2017 at 7:41 PM
How to be GSY..
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 7:44 PM
She is absolutely living the dream and is totally not holding back! ♥ #GOALS
Sera The Ms Temper
June 27, 2017 at 11:01 PM
She is the real successful fan 😍
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations to Gong Seungyeon for being the first successful noona fan ❤️ Girl had the chance and she grabbed it! I am ever so proud 😢?
outofthisworld
June 27, 2017 at 8:06 PM
I am laughing so hard at this picture. Gong Seung Yeon is like those cardboard standee where we, hopeless fangirls stick our faces into the cut out.
That’s not all…Yeo Jin Goo is snuggling against hyungie like a puppy while GSY is clinging on to him like a koala 😍😍😍Obviously, the only one left out is the villain 😜
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 8:19 PM
IKR! She’s soo relatable~♥ I’d probably not let go if it was me. And about YJG snuggling to his hyung, there are screenshots where he’s actually snuggling in. I love it!
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 6:54 PM
Thanks, TVN, for giving Yeo Jingoo a happy ending this time. ♥ May this finally erase the bad taste of Potato Star\’s ending in my mouth.
Nah, it won\’t. It\’s that bad.littlecat
June 27, 2017 at 6:55 PM
What a great send off for all the characters, don’t you think?? 🙂
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 7:01 PM
It truly is. They have wrapped it up the best way they could, and I’m thankful. I’m still heartbroken about what happened to Woojin by the end of Beta Project, but this drama has sent its message clearly well. It’s that you should live your life the way you believe you should.
And that fantastic parallel between the twin brothers where Bumgyun have his own body but not his memories, and Woojin with only his memories but not his own body.
I’m certainly looking forward to a season 2!
littlecat
June 27, 2017 at 7:05 PM
You always have the best insights! I didn’t even think of the body/memory connection between the twins like that. Love it!! 🙂
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 7:14 PM
Unfortunately I can’t take credit for that comparison cos I also just read it somewhere on naver after Ep 11 ended. I was totally mind-blown when I read it though. ♥ And despite this show not bringing in the ratings, it’s got an amazing feedback, so that makes me really proud (even if I absolutely have no involvement in the making of that drama lol).
bubbles
June 28, 2017 at 4:05 AM
Ah, I didn’t notice that parallel….that makes me warm up a bit more with that clone plot line.
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 6:12 PM
Yeo Jingoo changed his profile pic to a Happy Woojin! Just exactly what I need. Thank you, Circle for the amazing 12-episode ride! ❤️😭👌
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 8:23 AM
I just watched Circle\’s finale through livestream…
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 8:24 AM
And the ending totally felt like there will be a second season.
CrimeFighter
June 27, 2017 at 9:08 AM
Oh an open ending ?
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Yup~
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 4:50 PM
Yes! I want a second season, but not the length of time it seems to take to get that done in k-drama land. Maybe they’ll throw us a bone and give us an epilogue? Yeah, who’m I kidding, right?
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 5:02 PM
I totally would like to have more time with these characters! And I’m all for the Kim Kangwoo-Yeo Jingoo bromance! I’m so happy I got it! I hope if there will be a season 2, they will give this show more budget? I mean there’s totally potential in this drama to do so well. I’m quite sure there will be no epilogue T_T I mean Jingoo’s already about to set off for Reunited Worlds. But how awesome would that be?
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 5:11 PM
An epilogue would be a great way to throw us a bone in the interim, should they choose to make a second season.
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 5:11 PM
Also, WHAT. A. BROMANCE. I loved it!
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Ep 11 is more emotionally-driven while Ep 12 is more focused on giving a resolution to the entire series.. So for Woojin’s 2022 picture, that was the year Woojin died so it was a clone? But without Woojin’s memories? Anyway, I’m glad it is a happy ending, although I wish it was longer… it’s just that the ending felt quite a bit hurried. Like everything just suddenly fell into place? But they only have 12 episodes to wrap the entire thing out so I do understand it. I think it’s best to watch Ep 11-12 together than separately.
CrimeFighter
June 27, 2017 at 9:51 AM
How we wish that they’ve 16 epi instead of just 12 epi.
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 9:58 AM
Yep… well since the ending kind of hinted for a season 2 so that would be nice. 🙂
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 12:31 AM
Reading all the posts about Circle on twitter makes me sad again T_T
Namu
June 27, 2017 at 12:52 AM
😭 just watching this gif makes me sad again… btw what is they posted on twitter ?
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 1:14 AM
Jingoo crying gives us 100% guarantee to make us sad. T_T
-SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS IF SOMEBODY ACCIDENTALLY READS THIS AND HASN’T SEEN EPISODE 11-
– Screenshots from Ep 11… you know that: “Hyung, I’m scared.” T_____________T
– lots of convos about what happened to Woojin and the heartbreaking thoughts that go with it…
– THE HUG
– THAT FINAL CONVO WITH WOOJIN AND BUMGYUN BEFORE WOOJIN DIED. “Don’t forget me.” UGH
– Just typical things that reminds me of all the Ep 11 angst.
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 8:36 AM
OMG TOMORROW\’S FINAL EPISODE OF CIRCLE WILL AIR FOR 2 HOURS INSTEAD OF NORMAL 1 HOUR OMG OMG OMG
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 8:38 AM
Is it for real? I don’t see articles about it though T_T
yuyuu
June 26, 2017 at 9:21 AM
OMG OMG OMG! Is this real?
I need to prepare myself. Holy shit, they’re gonna blow our minds and I’ll probably have a heart attack in the first minute.
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 9:28 AM
Someone mentioned it on naver talk and everyone’s like “tomorrow’s ep is 2 hours?!” but I haven’t seen any news about it.. so somebody might’ve just commented it and it got blown up. Gah, imagine if there are really 2 hours worth of ep. T_T
yuyuu
June 26, 2017 at 9:55 AM
Yeah…we probably shouldn’t put much trust in it, if it was only a comment. BUT if it does happen to be true…I’ll call an ambulance in advance.
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 8:29 AM
“Woojin is a character that makes my heart hurt so much… and because it’s Yeo Jingoo that my heart hurts even more ㅠㅠㅠㅠ” ARE YOU ME? 😭😭😭
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 8:20 AM
That: \”Alive~ alive~\” closing theme of Circle is such an irony because I\’m actually \”Dead~ dead~\” by the end of every episode.
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 3:01 AM
Translated the top comments on one of the naver articles about the cast’s thoughts on Circle finale. While this show isn’t popular and not everyone’s cup of tea, I’m happy it’s sincerely loved 🙂
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 4:55 PM
It isn’t just fun: IT’S AMAZING. I’ve loved this show from second #1 to the very end. I’m gonna binge-watch it, now that we’re fresh outta episodes. T^T
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 1:17 AM
Aww, reading that article where the Circle cast share their thoughts on the last 2 eps of the show. They sound so proud for being part of Circle. 😢 As they very well should ~♥
weaselking
June 26, 2017 at 1:17 AM
Here’s the article: https://www.soompi.com/2017/06/26/cast-tvns-circle-share-thoughts-finale-drama-two-episodes-left/ ♥
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 4:55 PM
Thank you for the link!
Snowflower
June 28, 2017 at 1:51 AM
Yep, they really should. This drama may not have had the highest rating, but it’ll be definitely watched time and time again in different parts of the world. It truly stands out.
weaselking
June 25, 2017 at 1:04 AM
Yeo Jingoo is so beauuutiful 😭❤️
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 4:56 PM
Could not agree more. LJS is pretty, too, but YJG is gorgeous.
weaselking
June 27, 2017 at 5:09 PM
His face is like a sculpture… that nose, those cheekbones, the lips!
weaselking
June 25, 2017 at 1:03 AM
Happy Woojin with an icecream ❤️🍦😊
kayedrama
June 25, 2017 at 1:43 AM
I think it’s just cone 😂
Ally
June 25, 2017 at 8:53 PM
This made me smile. 😊
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 4:56 PM
Woo hoo, he’s smiling!!!
weaselking
June 25, 2017 at 12:26 AM
<3
Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
June 25, 2017 at 2:53 AM
Lol, all these noonas but Gong Seung-yeon is the one whose dream came true first.
weaselking
June 25, 2017 at 3:41 AM
IKR! I would’ve included her clip too but it could’ve gotten blocked if I did, so I omitted it. T_T
Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
June 25, 2017 at 3:59 AM
Honestly, I’d be scared to act opposite him if I were an actress. He might make me look like I’m terrible at acting.
purplesheesh
June 25, 2017 at 5:33 AM
I want BoYoung and YeoJingoo in a drama!!!
rentenmann
June 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM
OMG. I love this, so cute! Good taste, everyone!
weaselking
June 24, 2017 at 8:46 PM
My Korean is really basic so I could be wrong, but tvN spells Circle 8/Circulate as 써클레이트 in their officially uploaded vid. Shouldn’t it be 써클에이트 for Circle 8 and 써큘레이트 so it can be Circulate?
weaselking
June 24, 2017 at 8:48 PM
Given the Hangul, shouldn’t it be Circle Rate or God forbid, Circle Late? Not that they make sense lol.
weaselking
June 24, 2017 at 5:43 PM
I wonder what it feels like to be in that embrace, look at those shoulders… I mean oh… this is sad, is Woojin saying goodbye?
CrimeFighter
June 24, 2017 at 10:15 PM
Reminds me Circle is coming to an end in the coming week too.
weaselking
June 24, 2017 at 10:35 PM
😢
weaselking
June 24, 2017 at 3:33 AM
Human B is working really hard 😱 Circle’s happening, you guys!!!
lolita
June 24, 2017 at 7:01 AM
No way! They have created a Memory Charm! Circle and Harry Potter are becoming reality! 😓
weaselking
June 24, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Obliviate!
blubluskye
June 24, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Say it ain’t so.
vannerie
June 24, 2017 at 8:25 AM
That’s quite a large snail.
weaselking
June 24, 2017 at 5:45 PM
Well at least it’s wearing something… 😅
Kestrel
June 24, 2017 at 10:40 AM
The culprit is Twitter!