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"Random childs", first off grammar. Second, they were not random. They were kids who needed adults to step up and help them out of their precarious situation. They were foster kids. Lets not call them random.

Let's not compare people's pain please.

This! Thank you so much for saying this. I can speak 5 languages to varying degree and learnt English from a very young as my 3rd language. I am appalled how many English speakers want the FL or Chris to be dubbed! Like seriously that is the problem that is being addressed in the drama, my dear. That is what FL faced. 100% of my Asian (any type) faced this on multiple occasions. I am tired of everyone pointing at her accent. Guess what? When u speak 1 primary language u develop accent. Why is it such a difficult topic to grasp. I have seen foreigners trying to speak my first and second languages and fail miserably, hell they can't even pronounce my name correctly. But I never discouraged them. I was always open and happy that they even tried. It made me happy and not judgemental. No language or individual is above anyone in the world. So please just respect and move on!! This just proves the point the drama is trying to make. Duh. If you still have an issue, turn on English [CC] like the rest of the world ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

IDK that's what I remember, guess will need to re-watch to check lol

<3 You will find immense strength in yourself that you did not know existed. Trust me, it's not pretty and you will have days when you will stumble and fall. But always remember how far you have come from the starting point because that is your baseline. After a while, you will bouncing back to normal more easily even when you slip into habits or spiral. And that is what it is all about. So every progress however small is amazing and you should be proud of yourself <3
It took me a hell lot of strength from friends, family, professionals and most of all myself. But I am still getting over it. It has been 2 years so I am still healing from it all.
Yes, I cannot wait to see all the characters flourish in their own plots :)

I realized upon re-reading that it came out in horrible taste. I am truly sorry for that. The joke was was because Chris said she should practice English more and you discussed her accent. I do apologize, it was truly not my intention to be mean to you just the content seemed like a funny connection at the moment, but didn't pan out as well. It was indeed wrong of me.

I want to delete my comments here if you are okay with it. Sorry to have offended you.

I had another comment and just realised that I posted it at a different location to this by mistake. My other comment was - To me it was realistically portrayed. I have worked overseas with way worse English speakers and accents. She was fluent and sounded alright to me. Not the best but understandable.

I know you are not trivializing anything . I can sense these are your genuine feelings and did not detect any malice from you. I think it's important to have open discussions about different perspectives, so I wanted to share my sincere response.

I understand that you have a preference for characters who actively make their own choices, and that’s a valid perspective as well. Many viewers resonate with stories where characters have more control over their fate, and I respect that. For me, though, the unpredictability of life and the challenges it throws at us can also make for compelling storytelling.

Many K-dramas tend to focus more on external circumstances shaping a character’s journey rather than the character making proactive choices, which can indeed feel frustrating if you’re looking for stories about personal agency. However, I believe this approach can also reflect a different kind of reality. Life is often unpredictable and sometimes forces us into situations beyond our control. The car accident in this drama, for example, is a sudden event that abruptly and drastically alters the ML’s path. It might seem like an arbitrary plot device, but it also mirrors the harshness and unfairness of real life where things don’t always go as planned, and we’re left to pick up the pieces and move forward. Because sometimes, shit happens!

Typically, the K-dramas I’ve watched have left me more traumatized (k-trauma) rather than addressing any type of traumatic themes, haha. I am of course not talking about criminal dramas like Witch's court. In general, not many dramas of this nature are aired in romcom world. So, I for one am glad they’re trying something different with this one by exploring lesser-discussed themes.


As for the FL leaving her fiancé or quitting her job, I think there’s cultural context at play. In many Asian societies, including Korea, the idea of leaving a partner or a job without a significant reason (like infidelity or finding a better paying job) can be frowned upon and isn’t always depicted positively in media as well. So while there are series that show people that have grown apart over time, had different expectations or simply realized marriage wasn't what she wanted, it is lesser accepted by the Asian audience unless it has a great plot/acting or both lol. These dramas often reflect societal norms and expectations, which can differ greatly from Western narratives where personal fulfillment is frequently prioritized over societal obligations. Not saying one is better than other just that they are different and should not be compared.

There’s a saying: “You can’t have an easy life and a great character.” It means that personal development often comes through facing challenges and situations beyond our control. I disagree with the idea that the characters were merely making choices forced upon them by circumstances. They were reacting to their situations, and while they couldn’t change those circumstances, they could grow from them. That’s what truly enriches us—the experiences we go through and how we evolve as individuals. Ultimately, these experiences help us become better people. So I strongly disagree with the idea that the characters lack agency. What even is external and what is internal. Both are not mutually exclusive. This seems like a story of finding oneself. While yeah the initial reasoning might be different, each comes from within and surroundings up to some varying degrees, if you know what I mean.

Remember, the principle from FL's school said something similar. She said that she feared how FL will face adversities in life since she has never had to face them much. But she is glad that she can do it now. To me this sounds like FL has gained valuable experience in life and is in the process to be in control of her life again. She seems like a responsible adult who is making decisions in her life based on her present circumstances that she believes are favourable to her in future. This may or may not turn out to be the best in future but who has seen the future anyway. E.g. she felt coming home was safe so she did. That is not succumbing to circumstance that is knowing what is best for you and when.

Your perspective on character-driven choices is interesting, but I think it’s also worth recognizing that different cultures and societies have different values and ways of storytelling. It’s normal to have a disconnect when our cultural experiences don’t align with what we see on screen. That said, diversity in storytelling is what makes dramas compelling for different audiences, and it’s okay to have different preferences. Let’s appreciate that we can see these narratives from different viewpoints and maybe even learn from them.

Ultimately, it’s all about enjoying the stories that resonate with us. I’m glad you shared your thoughts, and I hope we can continue to enjoy these dramas, even if we see them in different lights. :)

Amen to that! No time jump, no amnesia, no murderer, no love triangle, no miraculously found treatment of 51% success in one day "cancer" nonsense, no tragedy (please k-drama gods _/|\_ ). Yes I am looking at some V v famous k-trauma that we all loved from this year (¬_¬)

U can just wait until it finished airing and then binge.

@xuehua I know it is tough but I earnestly wish everything will be okay for you. It is alright to feel what u feel and I am proud of u to be pushing through.

I have experienced something very similar in my past as well. So yes, I absolutely relate with FL and her actions because mine too were similar to hers. The situation is so similar as if someone documented my life lol.

I think everyone would love to read this translation. Thank you so much kind human <3

Yes, there was scene shown of him visiting her with gifts from her family and lots of manga from him, after which she hugged him in her drunken state and what seemed like, was going for a kiss but then just collapsed in his arms.

1. Not the ex but co-worker

2. Chris switched between Korean English and US English depending on who he was speaking to, which is natural for bilinguals. I think the actor did a great job at convincing me that he has been living in the US since 8.

Actually, he had feelings from Day -1. That is what his letter from 10 years ago told us. I mean, it was very visible and obvious because this is drama land.

No offense, but this sounds like something Chris would say :)

To me it was realistically portrayed. I have worked overseas with way worse English speakers and accents. She was fluent and sounded alright to me. Not the best but understandable.

I think what the western viewers fail to understand is that despite there being laws for it, the victim still does not report workplace or other forms of harassment easily. Especially if the harasser is from same country as victim and/or if the victim is Asian . Then, the chances of it being reported are far lesser.
Not because they will not be acted on but because the victim are unaware of their rights. Or that they know their life can be messed. Or that they just do not have the courage to report it as they might feel guilt and or embarrassment. Many such reasons. It is probably a societal thing, which is sad but very true.
While the head pat was wrong, it seemed that they had worked together for a long time making them familiar to each other than FL despite being awkward, just let it go. And yes, that can happen too, with someone familiar/comfortable. So no, it is not fiction at all!

If they, do I have another reason to go to Korea sooner. Lol, like I needed one

Because Apple forgot to pay them "ad placement"

Yeah it feels like a more adult-ish version with different twists but similar in flavour to me as well but not in a bad way at all. I love the WFKBJ and hope this gives me the same fluffy satisfaction. :)