Kathryn_51

Thanks for response - it is funny, no matter the context.

Eun Si-woo - "A top star, who represented the 90s and received national love. She is the first Asian actress to win the best actress award at the French Noble Film Festival " Five (?) years ago she retired and married someone (famous producer? director?) from France, recently divorced and returning to Korea. I guess I should re-watch that episode to confirm.

Both Kang Yu Seong and Oh Han Byul understand that her return is potentially upsetting for Taesung. I agree that she is likely Taesung's mom. But it doesn't make sense that he was covering up for the "divorce news" (which is recent, I believe?) when he told her he was dating someone else. It's more likely that it occurred around the time that Si-woo got married. I wonder how many times she has been married and where is dad?

Other hints: in one shot of Eun Si-woo, she's walking down the red carpet and there is a little boy looking at her. Lots of flashbulbs. Taesung is affected by flashing lights and Han Byul is his anchor in those occasions.

My far-out question is: Is Taesung epileptic? My daughter has epilesy (fortunately regressed as an adult) but she still is affected by strobe lights, flashing police lights, etc. Just a far-out question. To quote you: "I might be completely off tho. lol"

Can you explain the joke regarding "Yu NaaaaYaaa". Does it hard back too a popular Korean drama or actresss?

I'm glad you asked this question - I have been curious about the same thing.

Very good analysis - I agree that the writers are "genius" in how they are weaving past connections to the current era. I was hesitant about the show when "ghosts" were a prominent part of the synopsis/marketing because I don't enjoy mystical ghost love stories. But in this show, the ghosts are the comedy - plus they each have their own back-stories which are gradually hinted at in each episode.

My primary concern has been that they might veer off to some "doomed lovers" backstory from "centuries ago", but after seeing a small clip of the female character (from the past) and how cute/joyful she looked, I don't think the writers will do that. Hopefully, the death of Dalgu (both my daughter and I were tearing up with that) will be enough pathos.

Fun BTS from Episodes 5 and 6: http://program.tving.com/tvn/shootingstars/7/Vod/View/CLIP/EA_D809766

Anyone else get the vibe that Park Ho Yeong (bodyguard turned manager) has secret crush on Kang Yoo Sung (senior manager)?

Looking forward to Ep. 6 - I think we will see a bit more of the "second" lead couple - the young police officer (according to a couple of articles, he may have shaman background) and the granddaughter/fortuneteller.

Haha, 6 a.m. on weekend ends is very early for me - that's why I said mornings "ruined", because no sleeping in.

Thanks - I guess more pieces will fall into place as the show proceeds.

I FF thru the scenes involving the murder of Seul Hee's dad (same as with the fishing boat - that was an obvious outcome), so am a bit unclear as to what happened. It's presumably the same night that the "evil spirit" was sealed up in a bottle - but was that shown? If someone could provide a brief summary (probably w/spoiler tag), I would appreciate it - really don't want to have to watch that scene.

Well, this is going to ruin my Saturday and Sunday mornings for a few weeks (PDT/West Coast here)😉

Thanks. I think he will be on most episodes, but taking a look at some of the clips from future episodes (see my earlier post), he's clearly not critical to the story.

SLS? Please explain to this k/drama newbie. 😊

Something to enjoy while we wait a few more days for Ep. 5

I’m beginning to go down the rabbit-hole re: From Now On, Showtime. Was trying to locate a video version of “Freak Show” OST and found this (which includes a handful of scenes from at least one future episode):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5EcE3zTmJc Now On, Showtime! - YouTube

Then found this from Viu (Indonesa) which also includes scenes from upcoming episode(s?), including a bit more about our couple from a past life and several scenes w/the second lead couple – the junior police officer Lee Yong-ryeol and young fortuneteller Cheon Ye-ji.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY90m7dIoys&list=RDCMUClngvUWJ5jz2PQJQlNb0fFw&start_radio=1&rv=BY90m7dIoys

I have read at least one synopsis that says she has "superpowers". For the time being, it appears to be latent, that is, unknown to her.

I finally broke down and purchased vpn so that I could watch final two episodes of CL in "real time" (Asia time). I also tried Malaysia and Indonesia (with no luck) until someone on this board suggested Hong Kong - and that worked for me.

I was uneasy when I read about the ghosts (mystical genre is not my thing), but in this show, the ghosts are the primary source of comedy. Really enjoying this show - very creative.

Watched this to take the place of my Crazy Love withdrawal. This is not a rom-com. It's strictly a romance and there were no secondary stories - all "conflicts" were oriented around the couple. Loved the ML character, including his dedication to his company and his sense of duty while he progressed/developed throughout the series. The actor/character kept me watching to the end. The FL? She was the same at the end as the beginning. sweet and boring. Lots of filler - this is a story that could easily have been told in 12 episodes with a crisp script. A very happy ending - better than some recent rom-coms. I see that many viewers love this show so it appears to appeal to those who love pure romance. This won't be going on my re-watch list.

Her little dialogue with the Advisor was charming.