Unique Relationships In the Works

In this episode, we got to delve a little bit more into the past histories of Yoon Se-Ri and Ri Jeong-Hyeok in little bites. Little glimpses give us ideas as to things that might have happened, while still keeping that overall element of mystery. Despite what seems to be a love-hate relationship (similar to the one we have towards our siblings) growing between Yoon Se-Ri and Ri Jeong-Hyeok's troops...we also start to see a genuine curiosity and friendliness growing between them. Meanwhile, Ri Jeong-Hyeok shows that underneath that seemingly stiff military persona lies a bit of tenderness and compassion.One of my favorite things in this episode was getting a peek into the lives of the military families living in the small North Korean village. Despite their less-than-ideal and at times seemingly impoverished living conditions, they take it in stride and take pleasure in the simpler things in life. Each person has their own quirks and vices, which keeps things interesting and comical.As we see more and more of Yoon Seri's life being pieced together, the more our heart goes out to her. The overall selfishness of her family is truly sickening. It truly makes me wonder what was Yoon Se-Ri's breaking point...what made her decide to disown her own family and essentially break apart from them. Only time will tell.

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7.0/10 - Gosh I love the humor and this cast!

Ha-ha! I knew it!! Se Ri went left instead of right! I wonder what made her think that Jung Hyuk would lead her astray. Se Ri believes she can read people and situations, but it’s clear it’s her weakness. From not believing that Jung Hyuk was an honest person. To actually thinking she was seducing him whilst he pondered killer her. Which oddly enough makes Jung Hyuk more personable and human. Because true to writer Park Ji Eun’s form she makes Jung Hyuk this cool and aloof lead with a powerful family. So it’s nice, even though it’s dark, to see some human aspect. Because Ji Eun really likes her male leads to be these “perfect men” who eventually have “human quirks”. But were lead to believe they’re perfect. Sure Jung Hyuk ends up buying everything that Se Ri nagged him about, but that’s to be expected of a Park Ji Eun leading man.

Park Ji Eun brilliantly displays her brand of humor. The soldiers teasing Se Ri and one in particular threatening to kill her constantly. I think I love this writer because she perfectly blends quirky humor with romance, melodrama, and darker themes. It’s not just one character with one brand of weird humor. They all stand out on their own and manage to be funny. It’s a true treat of this writer that she can do that. I mean who knew prayers could be so hilarious, while being dark? I mean Se Ri’s sister in law is pretty much thanking god for her death/missing and is all but asking God to make her husband the head of the company at all costs. That extra touch of someone else praying next to her for Se Ri’s safe return, but the twist is it’s for selfish and cold reasons.

This episode also reveals that not only is Jung Hyuk slumming it as a no name guy when he’s got real connections, but that something happened to his brother. Jung Hyuk has a goal to solve a mystery as to what accident befell his brother and many other people. It’s also revealed that Jung Hyuk isn’t up against just illegal artifact stealing and smuggling, but apparently these people protect criminals in a kind of protective service. Which leads me to wonder how this thief is gonna tie in to the plot besides just robbing Se Ri’s brother?

Can I just say I thought Se Ri could have been smarter about having all the lights on in the house? I mean common sense is that others probably know that Jung Hyuk is out of town. She’s in danger, be more cautiuos!! Not to mention hiding better! Oh, well. I NEW she’d end up having to play Jung Hyuk’s fiance. I just didn’t figure that Jung Hyuk would come up with the idea.

The next true to form storyline of Park Ji Eun is to come up with ways that the leads knew each other before they finally “met” for the current storyline. Let me tell you it was a whammy!! Se Ri already revealed that she learned paragliding in Switzerland. But BOOM! I’m hit in the face with the truth as to why she was there. As she takes in the life saving scenery of Switzerland and is dazzled by paragliding Jung Hyuk walks up beside her. Tying in the opening OST theme. That they’ve crossed paths even while being in different worlds. The whole end/extra is powerful. Which only cements why I love writer Park Ji Eun so much.

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