Douglas1963

Really good drama. First episode was skillfully woven between the ML's Highschool years and as mature adults. Storyline was easy to follow and grabbed my interest. The visuals for both the young version of our MC and the 30's version was stunning. Someone posted below that they though this was boring. Sorry I disagree!!

And one more thing, Oh Yeju and Hong Min Ki need to have a drama of their own as the MC.

I must say, I send out condolences to the Bibi fans who were hoping for a romance to bloom in Gangnam. It was a shock! I sincerely hope that Bibi and JCW are in a drama where they can have a happy ending! However I do think it is a bridge too far to expect that she survived and will appear in the end.

However, I take exception to the anger directed at Ye Seo on this site. Let's remember how close they were and how each credited the other for saving their life. I for one, in this drama, don't believe that Jaehee gave her life for Ye Seo in vain. In her life perhaps the best thing she did was to lift her little sister up (remember they were as close as sisters) and made her strong. Ye Seo is not ruining her life in Gangdom, she is there on mission! Can't you see it? She is there is to avenge Jaehee and bring her justice. So lighten up on pretty little Yeo So.

Oh Yeju who plays the young Yun Ji Won just posted a picture on her Instagram site. All I can say is she is flawless according to the Korean Beauty Standards: double eyelids - check, big eyes - check, slightly arched or straight eyebrows - check, pale skin - check, clear skin - check, v shaped, sharp jaw line - check, slim face - check, slender - check, over 5'6" tall - check -, slim nose with high bridge - check. I could go on. Today is National Princess Day in Korea and this girl is claiming her title.

But more than that it is great casting because there is another flawless beauty in this drama -- Jung Yu Mi! I am going to post an old picture of her when she was in her twenties and this new pick from Oh Yeju from today. Boy do they look alike!! Here are the picks: https://x.com/juuo_s2/status/1858481231865733287/photo/1
https://asianwiki.com/images/f/fa/Jung_Yoo-Mi-1984-p1.jpeg

Boy, Seok Ji Won is screws this up -- bigtime. But that is why this is going to be a great drama.

Here is a cut of the leads as teenagers. Chemistry is off the chart for both the adults and the teenagers. https://x.com/juuo_s2/status/1857641429948051712

I love a drama that not only leaves cliff hangers, but also has unanswered questions that drive you crazy as you wait six days for the next episode. For me, I have all sorts of unanswered question about the relationship between Kang Yeo Seo and Jenny. Why are they so close? Was Jenny the one who saved her from being bullied, rather than her absentee parents. How deep did Jenny allow Yeo Seo to enter into the this dark, dark world?

In addition just who kidnapped Yeo Seo? Was it a unknown power in the police or prosecutors? Or was a part of the Gangnam underworld who somehow knew about Dongu's daughter?

Overall, I have to say this drama is on fire! The whole cast is stellar. Bring on episodes 5 and 6.

It was quite eye opening watching Ou Yeju as the disturbed and troubled teenager in this drama vs the happy and carefree Crown Princess in Under the Queens Umbrella. Good for her for refusing to type cast! In this drama she is proving herself being quite the actress.

It seems that she, with that tattoo was connected to and maybe even becoming one of Yun Gil's children. What in the world happened at school? How did she get involved with Jenny? And what is going to happen when Kang Dong U learns of the connection? I have no idea but I expect that he is going to be targeted big time through Yea So. Good drama.

It is amazing how well cast the teenage versions of the FL and ML are! They truly look like the teenage version each other in adulthood.

I wish they would get the whole cast up.

I believe that Oh Yeju is doing more than just a guest role. In the D she is playing the teenage version of Yun Ji Wan and Hong Mingi is doing the same for Seak Ji Wan. That part of their relationship is important in understanding their overall story. It is going to take more than just a fleeting appearance of 15 minutes in one or two episodes. In short she needs to be moved from a guest to a full supporting role and mdl needs to get H M as part of the cast.

By the way, Oh Yeju is going to be one of the leads in the final installment of MBC's Drama Special entitled The Soles are Hot and Park Joon Hwa brought in a coffee truck to support Oh Yeju during the filming.

MDL needs to catch up with the casting news for this drama.

With Ha Yoon Kyung, Bibi, and last, but not certainly not least, Oh Yeju this drama is all set in the visual department.

Word is out that Joy may be leaving SM Entertainment and go with management that concentrates on acting. I have mixed feelings since I think she has a wonderful voice. Hope she can continue to spread her beauty and talent in both worlds -- stage and screen.

The female lead in this drama bears a close resemblance to Korean Actress and Model, Oh Yeju. Here is her picture, tell me if I am wrong -- https://www.instagram.com/ohyeju_only/p/Cz_VJ0eL1qF/

For me, Episode 10 was deeply moving and real to life. It showed that our decisions and actions have consequences. For Sa Ra her life has been broken by her actions, but she is going home which will be a new start for her. Cha Eun has discovered how wonderful and how precious her daughter is. But along with that comes the realization of how much she has missed by her decision to always put work first. Kim Ji has lost everything. In fact, his daughters words will never be forgotten -- "You need to be punished." He is left with the hope that someday his punishment of exile from her will be lifted. Han Yoo Ri is learning that the greatest learning isn't from a Law School classroom, but in our flesh and blood relationships with others. At the end, of this series, she will emerge from her cocoon as a real woman of substance.

Folks, this is a great drama!

For me, Episode 10 was deeply moving and real to life. It showed that our decisions and actions have consequences. For Sa Ra her life has been broken by her actions, but she is going home which will be a new start for her. Cha Eun has discovered how wonderful and how precious her daughter is. But along with that comes the realization of how much she has missed by her decision to always put work first. Kim Ji has lost everything. In fact, his daughters words will never be forgotten -- "You need to be punished." He is left with the hope that someday his punishment of exile from her will be lifted. Han Yoo Ri is learning that the greatest learning isn't from a Law School classroom, but in our flesh and blood relationships with others. At the end, of this series, she will emerge from her cocoon as a real woman of substance.

Folks, this is a great drama!

A couple more people to add to the cast. Hong Mingi will play the young Seok Ji Won, while Oh Yeju will play the young Yoon Ji Wan. Since the story of their antagonism with each other begin at Dokmok High School, these will most likely be fairly substantial support roles. I am not familiar with Hong Minji except that he is great in the visual department if his MDL picture is accurate. Oh Yeju played the Crown Princess in Under the Queens Umbrella and had a support role in The Matchmakers. She is drop dead beautiful (Korean Standards) in Hanbok and the same in today where she has emerged as a top model in Korea.

I concede. However my main point remains. With a 17.7 viewership rating Good Partner is huge hit for SBC.

You are mixing online streaming with cable. If a person in Korea has cable, SBS will be one of the channel.

After 7 episodes Good Partner is now the 10th highest viewed cable kdrama in history. It jumped from 13.6 % to 17.7%. Extraordinary Attorney Woo was 10th with a high rating of 17.5%, That is a huge, huge, jump with just one episode. Who can say how much further it will rise in viewership. SBS has a big hit on their hands. Congrats to the screen writer, the wonderful leads, and the director. Folks this is a great drama! 8.2 is way too low.

We must have been watching totally different dramas with the same name. Please give some examples of what you consider -- good chemistry?