Kathryn_51

The only "ratings" that really, really matter are Korean Nielsens. Disney+ [Hulu in USA} might be important but they are difficult to decipher. So, without further ado. . . . .Episode 5 were highest in Korea!!!🎉🥳

Episode 5: 7.5% (National) 7.8% (Seoul)

These are terrific for a drama that is only 1/4+ thru. Crossing fingers t🙏hat Episode 6 will be higher.

This is absolutely my 2nd favorite drama of 2025!

Grandma came from a poor family who lost her family during "the war", so I don't think that will be an issue. She married the son of the original small bakery owner - and then SHE proceeded to build the business to what it has become.

From NamuWiki: "{s}he did not forget [her] hungry childhood, continued to donate to nursery schools and the underprivileged, "

The childhood trauma is front and center in the synopsis for the show and if it didn't exist, we would be watching non=stop, repetitive scenes of them almost-getting-caught in one silly, contrived scene after another. I understand we all view dramas from a different perspective, but for me that would be boring as heck.

The second couple?? The two people who met at the hospital for a few minutes and then he saw her playing the piano (so they didn't even interact??). I was disappointed we didn't get more interaction but I fully anticipate that she's going to end up drunk at his house at some point (across the street from main couple) and some fun will flow from that.

This is standard practice with SBS (and perhaps others?). Even worse, sometimes scenes from the trailer at the end of, for instance, Ep. 4 (even-number), don't appear until the 2nd weekend following (for instance, Ep. 7). Some scenes from today's (Ep. 5) trailer will likely not occur until next weekend.

Apparently Choi Woo Shik's favorite line is at the very end of Episode 6. And. . . . I realized that Ep. 6 is tomorrow!😊

"Q. What is Wooshik's favorite line (scene) in Would You Marry Me?

Somin : I feel like that might be too much of a spoiler. The place where the sun was setting…
Wooshik : That’s when Woojoo says to Mery… honeyy …It’s from episode 6, the last part."

https://x.com/purysays/status/1980543611046621356

According to NamuWiki, it will stream on Viki Rakuten (same as Seasons 1 and 2)

Finally finished Ep. 8 and if the plot doesn't move back to Seoul in the next episode, I may give up on this mess.

No. I watched Season 2 (after seeing Lee Ji Hoon in Art of Negotiation) and 95% of the plot/characters was easily understood w/out reference to Season 1. Then I finally watched Season 1 - it provided a bit more detail/back-story of the characters. At the end of Season 2, it appears they are adding a completely new story arc to Season 3 involving Korean military (corruption?).

Here's one with English subs. Very cute.

https://x.com/purysays/status/1981183506941432228

Yoo In-soo is currently serving in Korea Air Force, so can't return in any sort of main role since they are filming right now.

I have my eye on Grandmama's secretary - just look at that hair style!

I didn't expect them to continue with the noir-ish (great term!) vibes but the descent into a black carnival atmosphere in the small town doesn't provide the right contrast/context for me. This Villainess is Cruella Deville cartoon and townspeople are unrealistically sweet (and I include strawberry man). But the STORY is intriguing and I'm hoping the Chairman is still alive to lay waste upon the two brats. So, I'll keep watching.

Format for 12 Episode dramas.

Episodes 1-4: general introduction of characters, plot, puzzles/mysteries
Episodes 5-8: Romance (if any) evolves; dig deeper into plot/puzzle
Episodes 9-12: Danger, Danger Will Robinson and/or romance break-=up. Wrap-it-up with a nice bow. The End.

You will need to slog through the next few episodes if you care about the characters or the story. [I have not yet watched 5/6 - I'm just sayin').

@Abike - thank-you! I always hate when an "innocent" is murdered and I have been worried about that innocent co-worker or the nominally corrupt (but not violent/vicious) board members. As for "madam" - I'm not worried. Again, thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

And yet. . . we never learned about Seok-ju's childhood trauma, did we?? Won't forgive the writers/director for that omission. We didn't even see a "last" scene between the two "brothers" did we. So disappointing. Only 27 yrs old when filmed - with seniors in mid '30s to 40. Between his expressive eyes and soft smiles, he held his own with the "sunbaes". 😊

@Abike, I have not yet watched Ep. 7 because someone posted below that someone was "murdered". I just want to know if that happened and who it might have been because before I watch, I want to know in advance, especially if it was an innocent. Can you help? Please put in spoiler box. TIA. 💕

Baek Hye-ji said CLEARLY (!) that she wants $$$$. It was only one scene, but I say forget all this "friend" s**t and focus on what she SAID.

Can you tell me who got killed? Put it in spoiler box please.

Well, she did say that she was going to find Yeong-ran so that she could get $$$. If there was a scene where she changed her mind, I missed it.

Well. . . . .2FL is suffering unrequited "crush" at the moment (dramas have to have SOME plot and tension), but for once, writer is telegraphing that she will eventually change her focus.