My favoretist kdrama star is Yoo In Soo, but this might be difficult for this fan to watch:.
"Yoo In Soo, who starred in hit dramas “All of Us Are Dead,” “Alchemy of Souls,” and “The Good Bad Mother,” will be playing the role of Assistant Manager Go who is the photo studio’s customer sales representative. Assistant Manager Go departed the world without having ever dated in his lifetime, raising anticipation for his backstory."
Will the incredible In Soo EVER get a romantic lead role????
It might be the difference between East and West. In Asia, definitely a more "cool" vibe. Europe/Americas - think Harry Potter.
Anyway, her hair during the fashion show looked like it was on fire and every time her mouth opens, it's like flames spitting out. So, the term seems appropriate to me.
Writer-nim continues to deliver - she knows what she is doing as LYOL breaks the 20% Nielsen (from a LOW of 11.1% - back when KBS was continually canceling/delaying for soccer/football)
How many revelations/pivots occurred this weekend AND will encourage viewers to return next weekend??? My top 5:
Mi-Rim/hyo Jun (my favorite couple but. . . not charmed by Ep. 33)) Dragon Mom and Gremlin Mom battle Tae Ho thinking he now knows all re: Daegwallyeong Pass (pffffttt - still a man/child🤣) Tae Min offering a deal to Su-Kyung that cannot be refused - except she does refuse (You go girl 🤣) Ru-bi getting smack down from Hyo Shim
Honestly, my list was much longer. And preview for next weekend? I can't keep track.
Quite a choice to pair up young ML with older, widowed FL and young SFL with older, widowed SML. The crossed age…
I agree. I'm enjoying the light-hearted tone, the martial arts choreography and a couple of my favorite actors (Jo Jae Yoon and Kim Mi Kyung) are delivering as they chew through every scene they appear in. But even if I try to imagine that perhaps the FL was widowed at the very early age of 13-14 (?), based on the younger version (?), she doesn't look in h er late '20s. And ml doesn't enchant - he's okay/nice, but not thrilling.
Really trying to understand what the producers/writers/directors are trying to accomplish here - simply a "get me two great actors, never mind their ages" marketing/promotional? I don't know any of the main leads, but Lee Ki Woo (2ML) is dynamite. I hope they don't plan SML for him - two brothers. . .competing. . . .That's when I stop.
If there is one thing I've learnt it is that KDrama and timelines never gel. They always throw random numbers…
Total re-write on the chairman. in the first episode, he chided his wife for drinking too much at the welcome home dinner for Tae Min. A couple of episodes later, TM talked about how the Grandfather mistreated him (both physical and mental abuse) . No signs of any drinking with the original actor, but very clear evidence of PTSD.
But they keep re-writing Grandmama as well. She tells Park Woo joo that both of her sons were "good sons". A few episodes later, she tells [landlady??] that she had disinherited her son.
Remember how we researched Korean law w/r/t family registries, disinheriting, etc?? Time to find those notes again now that Dragon mom is on the warpath
Some of the re-writes/deviation from original have been obvious, perhaps due to the death of the original Chairman (I think they had to toss a whole bunch of filming from last summer).
But God Almighty- can't they even keep the date of the Daegwallyeong Pass Accident straight???
First, we were told it was "three" years ago and grandmama disappeared soon thereafter (and was locked up for "three" years) - which would placed everything in 2020.
Then in several episodes, TV Live kept saying it was in August 2019.
TM&TH relationship imploded in a flurry of fists w TM taking his parent's side till the bitter end which.... disappointing…
haha, to each his own, However, today I liked them together because Hyo jun did come through for her in terms of support and getting through her "trauma'. And then she ruined it (from my viewpoint) by using him as some sort of drunken escape from her sadness.
in Korea, the bar exam is usually in early January - is he going to miss it?
TM&TH relationship imploded in a flurry of fists w TM taking his parent's side till the bitter end which.... disappointing…
"With these two couples i wish they were better interconnected into the (main) story as they are basically floating around as entities of their own without any connections to characters bar the familial ones "
Well, what is the "main" story?? At a minimum, it's how HS and each of her sibling learns to live independently. [The other two are TH/HS romance and the corporate fight.] I'm glad they aren't satellites of TH/HS - that was one of the main problems of TRHC - everything revolved around the OTP and all of the other characters had no story, no character development, they just existed to sit in family meetings.
Nevertheless, I was shocked when I read the Ep. 34 preview before watching Ep. 33. 😎
Tae Ho - didn't think it was possible to dislike Tae Ho even more, but today he beat expectations (w/Hyo Shim). Bravo Ha Jun to making TH so dislikeable. Tae Min - I didn't think it was possible for me to dislike you, even a little bit, but today? Damn you (w/ Su-kyung). It's a good thing I've peeked at some ig photos. Hyo Do - you always amuse and looking forward to your ultimate come-uppance. Gremlin Mom - way, way too much screen time and you effin' lied to your eldest son. Dragon Mom - well, damn, I totally mis-read your phone call w/Tae Min. I thought it w/r/t Tae Hee. 😒 Mi-Rim and Hyo Jun - Awwwwwww, so sweet. The one and only positive (for now) scenes in this drama. Grandmama - Get your act together and straighten out things between your grandsons. Oh, who am I kidding - too early for that.
Great episode but not looking forward to Episode 33.
My money is on Taehee's mom and her real dad that stooge
There is a very, very long list of clues (and probably red herrings) regarding what happened at Daegwallyeong Pass. I keep thinking I will put them together for a discussion topic but then it seems each weekend, new information comes out.
I think the story changed a bit after the original Chairman actor passed away suddenly, so i'm not sure some of the original clues will be mentioned in the future. Example: just what item did Grandmama pick-up from Madame Seo's restaurant? I assumed it was the dash-cam or a copy of the camera footage, but it's never been seen since. So, will we eventually find out? Or, has the story changed? after all, if the original actor was seen in it - they would have to re-shoot those scenes if the original story hasn't changed.
I have not re-watched everything, but I believe the only people who "remember" the accident are the Chairman and Grandmama. I think she might have been there - she worked hard to hush everything up and presumably has the dash-cam footage.
Very fun intro (Healer and Stealer vibes). Entire episode was a great deal of fun and with MDl character list by my side, I could figure out who belongs to which family fairly easily.
I know nothing about the two leads, but Jo Jae Yoon (Alchemy of Souls) and Kim Mi Kyung (my intro to her: Master's Sun, Healer and her Private Life) are always so professional and fun to watch.
But. . . the significant age difference between the leads is very obvious and distracting. Noona romances that are 10+ years apart do not appeal to this viewer. I will continue to watch - and hope it continues to be light-hearted, Healer/Stealer fun martial arts, well-done camera work/direction and doesn't descend into cliche Joseon era violence and murder mystery.
So I recently started watching this and I only really like 4.5 characters The Fl, the ML, Philip and Mirin! The…
If you watch a weekend primarily for a Main Couple, you will enjoy LYOL - it takes time for them to become an official couple (Fun Fact: Bloomingtide and I took a bet when that would happen. She said Ep. 20ish, I said Ep. 30ish - and lo and behold, split the difference and it was Episode 25, as other have previously commented.)
I'm not a fan of Tae Ho/Hyo Shim. Just not the type of couple I enjoy, but after the debacle of TRHC which featured ONE couple and only one couple - wherein all other characters revolved around them w/no stories of their own - this is a significant improvement. So, i'm enjoying LYOL even though I frequently FF through TH/HS.
Nevertheless, I enjoy many of the other characters and stories and their journey. as of Episode 28 or so, things are moving forward in a variety of directions for many characters and their own personal stories. Do I love everyone? Nope. But I enjoy enough of them (and I enjoy the mystery/corporate intrigue) to keep watching.
what is the purpose of the father coming on at this late stage? Would he knock some sense into his bum kids? Im…
I don't follow celebrities on ig (or anywhere, for that matter), but I check in on my favorites and/or people who may be involved in currently airing dramas. Always nuggets of info to be harvested. 😃
Some day, I might make an exception for my absolute favoritist kdrama actor Yoo in Soo. 😄
what is the purpose of the father coming on at this late stage? Would he knock some sense into his bum kids? Im…
Happy Birthday! 🎉
All I know is that this was announced last September and his photo was used recently when Gremlin mom was trying to tear down posters outside the villa. plus they showed him faceless in the flashbacks. So, it's been planned since the beginning and I don't think they are going to change their minds. As I said earlier,, perhaps it will be to emphasize that the family no longer wishes for or needs him in their lives.
Im jun Eun frequently posts some fun stuff on ig and her new agency is also good about BTS videos. i check in once a week and happened to catch the video.
Interesting always asked myself where they are at with filming so good to know. Airing schedule caught up after…
At one time, I thought he might begin to appear early February because now that all of the various stories are moving forward (some at light speed), hopefully the writer has a couple more 'surprises" in the wings. [we all remember well how the THRC writer stopped ALL stories at Episode 32, threw in a time-skip, and then ran around in circles w/psycho mom until Episode 40ish,] I don't see that happening in this drama because writer really has done a great job of integrating various stories from the various families in a variety of settings.
The thought of the gremlin being the prime interface with her ex is must avoid TV. Father Lee abandoned his whole family, not just gremlin and hyo-shim (altho she, of course was impacted the most) but writer has explained several times the impact on each of the brothers as well - hyo seong was responsible for playing father figure, . hyo jun was guilted into becoming a lawyer as gremlin's revenge against her ex. hyo Do never had any type of father figure (But Tae Min will now play that role😊).
Which may mean - since the drama is all about each character learning to lead an independent life - that perhaps he shows up and all the siblings say - "forget it, We're Good. "
Here's the original article (from last September) regarding the casting
Tuesday Trivia ● Actress Im Ju Eun (Choi Su-Kyung/former TV Lady) posted a video the other day on her ig page. It is no longer available but it was posted on Jan. 7th – her birthday – with the following note: “shooting [filming]range for birthday as well”. So, she was filming on Sunday and the video showed the script book for Episodes 34/35. Looks like they are filming in-studio up to 2 weeks in advance.
● As previously noted, Hyo Shim’s father Lee Hyo Chan will be played by the actor Nam Kyung Eup. Since the casting was announced in mid-September, I thought we might see him before now. However, I recently discovered that he is playing a fairly significant role (chaebol father who might be suffering from dementia???) in the daytime/daily drama “Elegant Empire” which will finish its run on January 19th. “Elegant Empire” is also a KBS drama. Does the actor get a vacation break? Or plunge immediately into LYOL filming. I’m looking forward to his character/role, especially w/r/t Hyo Shim’s life.
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"Yoo In Soo, who starred in hit dramas “All of Us Are Dead,” “Alchemy of Souls,” and “The Good Bad Mother,” will be playing the role of Assistant Manager Go who is the photo studio’s customer sales representative. Assistant Manager Go departed the world without having ever dated in his lifetime, raising anticipation for his backstory."
Will the incredible In Soo EVER get a romantic lead role????
https://www.soompi.com/article/1637940wpp/joo-won-kwon-nara-yoo-in-soo-and-eum-moon-suk-confirmed-for-new-drama
Thankfully, there is the added benefit of Joo Won.
Anyway, her hair during the fashion show looked like it was on fire and every time her mouth opens, it's like flames spitting out. So, the term seems appropriate to me.
Saturday (episode 32): 18.3% (highest Saturday episode)
Sunday (ep. 33): 20.9% - highest.
How many revelations/pivots occurred this weekend AND will encourage viewers to return next weekend??? My top 5:
Mi-Rim/hyo Jun (my favorite couple but. . . not charmed by Ep. 33))
Dragon Mom and Gremlin Mom battle
Tae Ho thinking he now knows all re: Daegwallyeong Pass (pffffttt - still a man/child🤣)
Tae Min offering a deal to Su-Kyung that cannot be refused - except she does refuse (You go girl 🤣)
Ru-bi getting smack down from Hyo Shim
Honestly, my list was much longer. And preview for next weekend? I can't keep track.
Really trying to understand what the producers/writers/directors are trying to accomplish here - simply a "get me two great actors, never mind their ages" marketing/promotional? I don't know any of the main leads, but Lee Ki Woo (2ML) is dynamite. I hope they don't plan SML for him - two brothers. . .competing. . . .That's when I stop.
But they keep re-writing Grandmama as well. She tells Park Woo joo that both of her sons were "good sons". A few episodes later, she tells [landlady??] that she had disinherited her son.
Remember how we researched Korean law w/r/t family registries, disinheriting, etc?? Time to find those notes again now that Dragon mom is on the warpath
But God Almighty- can't they even keep the date of the Daegwallyeong Pass Accident straight???
First, we were told it was "three" years ago and grandmama disappeared soon thereafter (and was locked up for "three" years) - which would placed everything in 2020.
Then in several episodes, TV Live kept saying it was in August 2019.
Today???? August 2018. WTF
in Korea, the bar exam is usually in early January - is he going to miss it?
Well, what is the "main" story?? At a minimum, it's how HS and each of her sibling learns to live independently. [The other two are TH/HS romance and the corporate fight.] I'm glad they aren't satellites of TH/HS - that was one of the main problems of TRHC - everything revolved around the OTP and all of the other characters had no story, no character development, they just existed to sit in family meetings.
Nevertheless, I was shocked when I read the Ep. 34 preview before watching Ep. 33. 😎
Tae Ho - didn't think it was possible to dislike Tae Ho even more, but today he beat expectations (w/Hyo Shim). Bravo Ha Jun to making TH so dislikeable.
Tae Min - I didn't think it was possible for me to dislike you, even a little bit, but today? Damn you (w/ Su-kyung). It's a good thing I've peeked at some ig photos.
Hyo Do - you always amuse and looking forward to your ultimate come-uppance.
Gremlin Mom - way, way too much screen time and you effin' lied to your eldest son.
Dragon Mom - well, damn, I totally mis-read your phone call w/Tae Min. I thought it w/r/t Tae Hee. 😒
Mi-Rim and Hyo Jun - Awwwwwww, so sweet. The one and only positive (for now) scenes in this drama.
Grandmama - Get your act together and straighten out things between your grandsons. Oh, who am I kidding - too early for that.
Great episode but not looking forward to Episode 33.
I think the story changed a bit after the original Chairman actor passed away suddenly, so i'm not sure some of the original clues will be mentioned in the future. Example: just what item did Grandmama pick-up from Madame Seo's restaurant? I assumed it was the dash-cam or a copy of the camera footage, but it's never been seen since. So, will we eventually find out? Or, has the story changed? after all, if the original actor was seen in it - they would have to re-shoot those scenes if the original story hasn't changed.
But as someone who enjoys Hyo jun and Mi-rim together, this particular plot . . . .Brought Them Together. All good with me.
I have not re-watched everything, but I believe the only people who "remember" the accident are the Chairman and Grandmama. I think she might have been there - she worked hard to hush everything up and presumably has the dash-cam footage.
Very fun intro (Healer and Stealer vibes). Entire episode was a great deal of fun and with MDl character list by my side, I could figure out who belongs to which family fairly easily.
I know nothing about the two leads, but Jo Jae Yoon (Alchemy of Souls) and Kim Mi Kyung (my intro to her: Master's Sun, Healer and her Private Life) are always so professional and fun to watch.
But. . . the significant age difference between the leads is very obvious and distracting. Noona romances that are 10+ years apart do not appeal to this viewer. I will continue to watch - and hope it continues to be light-hearted, Healer/Stealer fun martial arts, well-done camera work/direction and doesn't descend into cliche Joseon era violence and murder mystery.
I'm not a fan of Tae Ho/Hyo Shim. Just not the type of couple I enjoy, but after the debacle of TRHC which featured ONE couple and only one couple - wherein all other characters revolved around them w/no stories of their own - this is a significant improvement. So, i'm enjoying LYOL even though I frequently FF through TH/HS.
Nevertheless, I enjoy many of the other characters and stories and their journey. as of Episode 28 or so, things are moving forward in a variety of directions for many characters and their own personal stories. Do I love everyone? Nope. But I enjoy enough of them (and I enjoy the mystery/corporate intrigue) to keep watching.
Some day, I might make an exception for my absolute favoritist kdrama actor Yoo in Soo. 😄
All I know is that this was announced last September and his photo was used recently when Gremlin mom was trying to tear down posters outside the villa. plus they showed him faceless in the flashbacks. So, it's been planned since the beginning and I don't think they are going to change their minds. As I said earlier,, perhaps it will be to emphasize that the family no longer wishes for or needs him in their lives.
Im jun Eun frequently posts some fun stuff on ig and her new agency is also good about BTS videos. i check in once a week and happened to catch the video.
The thought of the gremlin being the prime interface with her ex is must avoid TV. Father Lee abandoned his whole family, not just gremlin and hyo-shim (altho she, of course was impacted the most) but writer has explained several times the impact on each of the brothers as well - hyo seong was responsible for playing father figure, . hyo jun was guilted into becoming a lawyer as gremlin's revenge against her ex. hyo Do never had any type of father figure (But Tae Min will now play that role😊).
Which may mean - since the drama is all about each character learning to lead an independent life - that perhaps he shows up and all the siblings say - "forget it, We're Good. "
Here's the original article (from last September) regarding the casting
https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202309140758345710
● Actress Im Ju Eun (Choi Su-Kyung/former TV Lady) posted a video the other day on her ig page. It is no longer available but it was posted on Jan. 7th – her birthday – with the following note: “shooting [filming]range for birthday as well”. So, she was filming on Sunday and the video showed the script book for Episodes 34/35. Looks like they are filming in-studio up to 2 weeks in advance.
● As previously noted, Hyo Shim’s father Lee Hyo Chan will be played by the actor Nam Kyung Eup. Since the casting was announced in mid-September, I thought we might see him before now. However, I recently discovered that he is playing a fairly significant role (chaebol father who might be suffering from dementia???) in the daytime/daily drama “Elegant Empire” which will finish its run on January 19th. “Elegant Empire” is also a KBS drama. Does the actor get a vacation break? Or plunge immediately into LYOL filming. I’m looking forward to his character/role, especially w/r/t Hyo Shim’s life.