Kathryn_51

Yep. The chief prosecutor is the brother of Ok Gye Hui (Ha-ri's mother). But we'll have to wait until next weekend to see it all come together.

Now, I want to know what did Gang-uk find/pick-up at the temple that was related to the butterfly art in Singapore????? I need to re-watch the prior scenes where the art fraud/$$$ laundering was mentioned.

Okay, understood. 😊

I don't agree with you on the probable ending, but I've been in the same place (fed up with the BS a couple of episodes before the end) and I dropped the show. Wasn't going to waste my time. The viewer always has a choice on how they spend their time. 😂😂

When did THAT happen? I realize there is probably a link between the two grandmothers (at one time, I thought they were related) who both believe in shamans/spirits/etc, but I don't remember any scene showing the specific relationship???

Well, she did visit the mother at their Jeju hotel and it wasn't just to break bread and talk about old times. There is more to their connection than simply relation to heart donor/recipient.

I think she said the gloves finally come off in the last episode. 😊

Could be wrong, but I think that SML is purchasing/bribing stockholders so that he can control Yeo-ri. Perhaps to force her to break up with gang-uk and he will vote for her side in the removal vote?

Re: the boat accident. Ji-whan and Yeo-ri fell overboard at the same time. I think he chose to rescue Yeo-ri.

Me? I'm hoping that ML's grandmother is a secret stock holder in the Kang family hotel chain. 😊

I took it to mean that Gang-uk understands how reticent she is to touch anyone - even wearing gloves (witness how she reacted when she fell off the cliff) and he was respecting her fear/reticence. Just my interpretation and it allows me to appreciate how much he respects her boundaries.

Meanwhile, all those interrupted kisses? Ef the writer for those!😂

It was an unrealistic plot point, but turning point in Yeo-ri's attitude towards Gang-uk so I choose to Hear No Evil, See No Evil and have thoroughly enjoyed every moment thereafter.

Gotta admit that I wish we had seen more of Gang-uk actually working cold cases (w/glasses firmly in place) and Yeo-ri helping HIM - I thought we would see some of that instead of him playing white knight on her cases/ghosts (and now her family issues). Oh well, >70% of the drama has focused on them working together - whether in person or from afar (phone) and for that I am grateful. Pretty sure writer is going to stick the landing on this one.

Where were you yesterday? I was busy myself when the sneak peek was released so surprised you hadn't posted yet when I got online. So, I did my duty in your place. 😍

Sneak Peek for Ep. 9 - they are so dang lovely!

"How about a guy who attacks his girlfriend's workplace during overtime?
The one and only overprotective boyfriend Ma Kang-wook who won't let her lift a finger, limited to a thousand miles💗"

Very little dialogue but link includes some translation. https://x.com/licoriceroots/status/2088060111088709893

A sequel was definitely left open. The original script/outline was for 16 episodes, but they reduced to 12 and the very last scenes hinted at a Season 2.

Unfortunately, the director - the famous Ahn Pan-seok - died just a few days ago. That will surely impact whether a go-ahead for Season 2 will be authorized.

Ji-hwan told Mom that Yeo-ri was not aware of HIS feelings - he gave no indication that he thought his feelings would be reciprocated. She calls both boys her "friend" nothing more for either one. Also, Ji-whan was chasing Min-hwan on the boat as they ran towards Yeo-ri.

I may be wrong, but we have seen nothing to indicate that Min-whan pushed his brother. I think more likely that the boat "lurched" and both Yeo-ri and Ji-whan fell into the water. Or, Ji-whan jumped in to save Yeo-ri.

I'm doing well after surgery - so well that I forgot to return to your comment and reply.

"Now, Prosecutor Ma's with Ji Hwan's heart. You are really scared that it is a random heart donor. I don't think so, nor do I think Prosecutor Ma and Ji Hwan are related." I'm not scared it's a random heart donor - I would rather have an organic - not fated - love story. But I've come to accept that Koreans (actually many Asians) love the concepts of fate/karma so as long as it's a minor point in the drama, I look the other way. 😊
On Monday, I rewatched Ep. 8 and realized that the two men can't be cousins (the surnames if nothing else). But apparently Ji-hwan's grandmother is also superstitious like Grandmother Pang, so perhaps they had some connection. Also, right now writer is clearly hinting that Mom isn't happy to see Yeo-ri marry her son's heart recipient. She didn't smile when she saw Gang-uk teasing his grandmother at the temple. Yeo-ri was presumably the same age as the twins (year of the black monkey), so did Mom already warn Grandmother? Throwing Mom and Grandma's joint opposition to the couple is a last-minute obstacle that I could do without because they have enough to deal with Min-whan and her family. But as long as 50% of the drama focuses on the couple and their interactions/team work, I'll be happy.

Did I read you go back to school soon? So, you have extra time on your hands like me?😊😊

I don't like it either, but neither one is aware of the connection so I tell myself that their love is truly organic and not "fate".

I love how Yang Se-jong uses his eyebrows in that clip.

Rest of conversation: she says that they are doing the one thing she wants - walking with someone she likes, but it would be better if they could hold hands. Gang-uk - we could do that! but she demurs and says "not today, but someday."

Honestly, if they don't have a scene where Gang-uk slowly takes her gloves off to show he's not afraid, they are missing the opportunity for one of the best love scenes ever.

Link with translation:
https://x.com/licoriceroots

Many, many viewers saw the heart transplant as a sign that Yeo-ri and Gang-uk were "fated" to be together -And they loved the idea.

I'm not one of them and like you, hoped that the story was that they fell in love organically but writer seems to be pushing the "fate". narrative. And if the only reason for the heart donor/recipient connection is to throw in a last minute obstacle from Mom, and/or grandmother, I call it lazy writing plot device.

It's not a question of stepping down from her current position (CEO of the hotel chain which is presumably a wholly owned subsidiary). The question is whether she should lead (chair) the conglomerate/Group that is publicly traded.

Just the fact that her engagement was broken years ago was enough for the stock to take a hit.

The chaebol politics might not be the most realistic scenario (are they ever in a kdrama???) but they are plausible.