Hooked Early

There's a lot of beauty in this drama, but at the same time, one senses the underlying tensions. I know it's only the second episode, but I could feel a hidden rivalry between the brothers, especially in Jin. He knew his brother liked Ye Ji, but he went for her, nonetheless. The hiking flashback provided some insight, but it didn't provide the why. I mean what could've happened to make Jin resent a brother that adores him -- is it guilt, jealousy, or something entirely different; the thought alone is disturbing. I cannot stand this notion that it's better to be a part of a toxic family than not to have one. The reality is it's more than okay to cut toxic family members out of one's life. Blood is never thicker than self-worth. But then when one doesn't think they deserve better, they will forever remain victims of their own minds. I am quickly falling for Seo Hwan; I love his subtle but poignant demeanor and that voice. They say a man's real power is in the size of the smile of the woman sitting next to him, he is a man indeed. I can see why Ye Ji would fall for Jin. He came along at the right time, but sadly not all that glitters is gold. I am slowly but surely hooked.

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