Kathryn_51

thanks for response. I've tried to read recaps but can only find "theories" about the various characters - it sounds like a very complex drama. most folks think his character is destined to be the final culprit to be killed by "justice" - surprised that it's so obvious to viewers, but perhaps it's now becoming a matter of cat and mouse. I'll wait until it's finished and then decide whether to watch parts of it or not. i'm glad you are appreciating Kim Kwon's performance. 😊

He's the ML in the next drama as well, correct??

Watch him now because he is required to go into the military sometime next year - it's pretty clear they are trying to get as many dramas under his belt before he off screen for a couple of years.

I had no interest in this drama until I saw that a fave (Kim Kwon) was in it. He is absolutely killing it as the smarmy bad (but not evil) guy in "Destined With You" and usually plays semi-bad, but conflicted characters.

Anyone willing to provide spoilers about his character (good/evil?l; already dead? victim/possible hero) would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Over on "Destined with You" forum, everyone swooning over some shower scene (I haven't watched yet) of Rowoon and my comment was: the shower scene you want is Ha Joon (Kwon Jae Kyung on DWY). Rowoon who???

Question Elif Kim - what time (KST) do you watch this drama. i still haven't found the time to watch Ep. 13 except some clips on Twitter/X, but I think I will get up in the morning (my time) to watch Ep. 14 - to either confirm or destroy my beloved theories. I have enjoyed reading your comments throughout the day. 🥰

Since this was on my watchlist because of Ha Joon, I am also at the point where I only care about how his story ends - if he dies, immediate 1⭐rating, but I think he will be OK. I think it is obvious - from the beginning - that his role is to protect Hong-jo. He was the one she was thinking of when she said "Please, can you come" and the box unlocked (like magic!). And then, he came. Viewers believe that he was "jealous" of Shin-yu, but nope - he was concerned that SY was forcing himself on her even though he had a girlfriend/fiancé.

Eun Wol: "He's honest and strong. He's beside you."

KJK was supposed to protect her - wasn't supposed to fall in love with her. I'm not sure how it ends, but unless writer pull a makjang-of-all-makjang plot twists, he's a hero.

All I require is a happy ending altho I may not binge watch if I must suffer through a long break-up, so thanks for confirming that is is short. This was recommended recently as a "classic" romantic kdrama and I finally found it on Viki. Thanks for your very direct and helpful response.

I just started to watch "The Master's Sun" - I thought it had a happy ending? If not, tell me now and I'll stop because right now the story is pretty creepy - far more than "destined With You"

Kwon is protecting HJ - has been from the beginning. Eun Wol: "He's honest and strong. He is beside you."

If you have watched "Live Your Own Life" you would want a Ha Joon shower scenes as well.😄

I always wondered what happened to the statue of the woman (with a red tear from her eye) that said ""What took you so long to come." That and the "painting"/image of the female shaman - both in perfect condition even after 3 centuries.

Part of the Plan! (But maybe I'm wrong because I haven't watched Ep. 13 yet).

"I’m not sure why people are saying they’re not feeling any chemistry???"

Because different people enjoy different romance stories??? Because all the music (OST) and clever camera angles and beautiful cast members create "chemistry" for some viewers but not other viewers? Makes sense to me.

Not sure why I do this, but here is the pre-release for Episode 13. Jang Shin-yu's (Ro-woon) bloody warning to Yoon Na-yeon (Yura) "If you touch that person...."

https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/trailer/pr10011609/pm10067667/vo10720292/view

Meanwhile, a reminder that Joseon Hong Jo (Aeng-cho) knew she was at the end of her life when she wrote the book of magic spells. "What took you so long". "The owner of the box appeared". It was part of a plan. That's my theory and I am sticking to it.

According to Namu wiki, the Sunday episode (10/10) is indeed delayed.😢

If your #1 priority is Rowoon, then watch - magic/past lives/fantasy is less than 25%.

"Why do I think some of the negative comments/reviews seem like they’re from trolls?"

Elif Kim, I feel bad that you feel this way. I didn't even realize what your comment meant until I scrolled below. Number One Rule for me (on MDL) is Do. Not. Take. It. Personally.

My mantra from time to time: "Stiffen the sinews. . . . " Shakespeare. Henry V. It means to become resolute and purposeful. Stay strong in supporting what you believe in. Cyber Hugs. 🥰

"Chirp"?? or "Nag"??

I watched a few minutes of ep. 4 on Viki last night and whereas Kocowa used the word "chirp", Viki used "nag". In fact the translation of their entire argument (you know who I mean so I'm not going to spell it out) was quite different in terms of the selected "words', with Viki showing far more (and different) words than Kocowa. Nothing really lost in translation - but the argument was a bit more fun to watch on Wiki because the actors had to memorize A LOT of Words. Too bad Viki is at least 12 hours behind Kocowa in translation.

Meanwhile, does MDL have a new rule re: the ratings? It's NA (not available?) - usually it's immediate upon airing.

Agree - the 1st time I watched (no subs), I FF thru a lot so when I re-watched the full episode, I realized - they were together only in opening scene and closing scene. 😢

However, 46 episodes to go and the first 6-8 episodes are laying the foundation for all of the characters. Press releases are clear - they help each other grow and heal and frankly, I will miss their bickering and arguing because they are so good at it.

If I was going to guess, I think they will actually be forced into a real marriage - that's my guess why there is no heart/love-line. because whatever the end may be, it is definitely not a romantic pairing in the beginning. I think Tae Min gets a happy ending (episode 50, lol) but a happy marriage might not be part of it.

Just a reminder: Shaman Eun Wol said: "YOU killed her; - the owner of the bloody hand". So, he killed her - he apparently now REMEMBERS killing her. I don't know why viewers are determined to somehow erase that from the story.

But she was at the end of her life when she wrote the Book of Spells. She knew she would soon die (was she poisoned? cursed? sentenced to execution?). She wrote the spells and buried them in a box and for 3 centuries (probably not the original plan), waited for "the owner" to return to "life the curse from the person who killed her. "What took you so long to come"??!?

The writer laid the foundation and thus far it makes sense. It will make ZERO sense if somehow Jang Shin-yu "remembers" everything an ancestor did but it wasn't really him - it was some other family member.