I just realized many viewers are hanged up on the main leads so much that they don't appreciate other elements…
I've always had a soft spot for Seung's father and mother - reading about their history/back-story and then watching the results of "failure to communicate" is very sad. I hope they have happy ending - together with all of the other love-next-door/neighborhood couples.
That scene with FL and her ex: How to NOT treat a depressed person 101. 🤦♀️I was SHOCKED when he told…
I haven't watched w/subs so can only trust that your description of his words are correct (frankly, watching w/out subs gave me the exact same vibe of him blaming Beok-ryu somehow) I was surprised so many viewed his attitude as "understandable".
Bottom line - she needed him in that moment, he didn't respond to her phone call and he was in a very close physical situation with a co-worker. But then, I've never liked him. I didn't dislike Seung-hyo's ex, but Han Joon (?) is just too controlling for my taste.
TVN finally posted the preview/spoilers for Ep. 10. Good night from Korea. 😴
The hearts of the people of Hyereung-dong break when they find out about Pomegranate's illness. The Lavender friends stand by the wounded Mi-sook, and Dan-ho offers warm comfort to [mo-eum]. Meanwhile, the pomegranate disappears pending the biopsy results, and Seunghyo urgently goes looking for the pomegranate.
So.. . . . . that last one changes things from what it looked like to me. - the documents Seung-hyo read apparently involved a biopsy test (dated June 24, 2024), so perhaps the English subs will clarify that.
Episode 9 was extra long. 1 hour 25 minutes I think. Watched live in Korea. Don't know how to describe it but Beok-ryu treats Seung-hyo cruelly (from my viewpoint) and she could die at this point and I wouldn't care. But. . .pretty sure she won't. 😊
This is based on no subs, so just guessing at what she said but she was cavalier and acted like Seung-hyo was nothing more than a casual friend.
There were scenes from when Beok-ryu and Ha-joon broke up and he acted like a jerk. Might be wrong but it seems that she overherd Chris telling co-workers explicitly about the stomach cancer and she didn't realize that other people in the company knew. Could be wrong.
Ep. 9 was 80% sad scenes and I'm glad I couldn't understand every word. Ep. 10 preview looks slighty positive.
What the production team said about ep 9 and 10. “In Episodes 9 and 10, which air this week, all of Bae Seok…
"No friends" EXCEPT a very controlling ex boyfriend/fiancé? He was the only one? It doesn't make sense that the woman who was happy in college with many friends (happy photos at graduation) wouldn't make ANY friends later except. . . . a boyfriend. They never did any group activities or dates?
I don't like Hyun Joon. Why did he visit Korea two years ago? The way he manipulated his entry to Atelier with the excuse of building a home for his parents? Promising "one last meal" and then immediately breaking the promise by planning more meals? stalking her after she tells him to stay away? Pulling out all stops to get her back to the USA? WHY? Why was he attracted to a very lonely woman? Classic control freak. Admittedly, that's how I hope it plays out because - as I repeat myself - I don't like the character.
He was apparently supportive during her medical issues, but wasn't there when she needed him - he was cheating on her. I really hope Beok-ryu gives him hell when she kicks him to the curb.
Try getting a VPN set up (based in the US) and you should still be able to watch US Netflix. I forgot to do that…
Haha, no idea where the Blue Dragon studios are. But a trip to the DMZ is on the itinerary (how could we not? - the Korean War and aftermath are so integral to modern Korea. )
Try getting a VPN set up (based in the US) and you should still be able to watch US Netflix. I forgot to do that…
I had VPN on my computer when I wanted to watch Asian content in the USA. a bit of a hassle and we will be very busy. Besides it releases on Netflix around midnight Korea time. I’ll look forward to reading. Comments here😊
I'm sorry to see this comment section has attracted a larger than usual share of Negative Nannies. I don't mind a comment explaining why you are dropping or critical of a specific scene or story arc.
But the personal attacks (y'all, you, etc) - by both lovers and haters of the drama - are. . . . . disappointing.
Hubby and I are on our way to Korea today!! Can't wait to report back, if I am able, on what South Koreans think about Love Next Door - the characters, the cliches, the romance. Unfortunately, I cannot watch Netflix (eng sub) while there - but actually looking forward to watching with no subs.
Meanwhile, try to avoid the personal attacks - doesn't add anything worthwhile to the world.
Theory time: As many of you know, Jung Hae In & Somin are leaving to Bali on the 24th for a couples' photo shoot.…
Love your idea. I'm still surprised that the drama was still filming while it began to air - tvN/Netflix really wanted this NOW (so many other dramas filmed and then sit on the shelf for months).
JUST re watched the episodes today!!! 2 days to go ...guys about ep 9 preview I said before that there's 2 scenes…
My impression:
SH greets SR in the morning and takes her to breakfast. She is still hiding her disease from him. After Cooking class, the ex meets her and proposes again. At the playground, she finally tells him about the disease and probably explains that her ex helped her get through it. She barges into his bedroom and he's upset because she never confided him in about the disease. ("How could you not tell me that? This is how little I meant to you?). Of course, of the last two scenes, one never knows if they are in the correct order, lol.
I don't think she will accept the proposal, but perhaps that's my wishful thinking.
The remarkable thing about this drama's rating on Netflix is that each week the viewership is compared to other series/dramas that are released all at once. So, naturally, the others are going to have more "hours viewed" for the week.
Anyway, congratulations "Love Next Door" production teams!🎆🎉
Interesting that you believe this drama is mostly about Seok-ryu. I've come to a different conclusion - Seung-hyo…
I've had hope that after presenting Seung-hyo's life/personality and emotions, writer-nim will pivot in the 2nd half of the drama and present the same for Seok-ryu. Almost all of the childhood "memories" have been his - very, very few from her. So, I also hope we get more of her childhood memories/USA backstory and "inner thoughts" - which is critical to understanding a character's true emotions.
And. . . . I STILL want to know what happened after the two of them fell onto the bed after that slip trying to put stars on the ceiling. We saw Seok-ryu's memory of that event as she gazed from her window to Seung-hyo. What happened immediately after??
I'm still trying to understand what Seung-hyo did that was "wrong".
Thank-you for an articulate response. I read comments that he treated SR badly or did something "wrong", but I couldn't fathom what was so upsetting. And I still don't understand how emotional some viewers get over Fictional Characters. 😊
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Bottom line - she needed him in that moment, he didn't respond to her phone call and he was in a very close physical situation with a co-worker. But then, I've never liked him. I didn't dislike Seung-hyo's ex, but Han Joon (?) is just too controlling for my taste.
The Lavender friends stand by the wounded Mi-sook, and
Dan-ho offers warm comfort to [mo-eum].
Meanwhile, the pomegranate disappears pending the biopsy results, and
Seunghyo urgently goes looking for the pomegranate.
So.. . . . . that last one changes things from what it looked like to me. - the documents Seung-hyo read apparently involved a biopsy test (dated June 24, 2024), so perhaps the English subs will clarify that.
This is based on no subs, so just guessing at what she said but she was cavalier and acted like Seung-hyo was nothing more than a casual friend.
There were scenes from when Beok-ryu and Ha-joon broke up and he acted like a jerk. Might be wrong but it seems that she overherd Chris telling co-workers explicitly about the stomach cancer and she didn't realize that other people in the company knew. Could be wrong.
Ep. 9 was 80% sad scenes and I'm glad I couldn't understand every word. Ep. 10 preview looks slighty positive.
I don't like Hyun Joon. Why did he visit Korea two years ago? The way he manipulated his entry to Atelier with the excuse of building a home for his parents? Promising "one last meal" and then immediately breaking the promise by planning more meals? stalking her after she tells him to stay away? Pulling out all stops to get her back to the USA? WHY? Why was he attracted to a very lonely woman? Classic control freak. Admittedly, that's how I hope it plays out because - as I repeat myself - I don't like the character.
He was apparently supportive during her medical issues, but wasn't there when she needed him - he was cheating on her. I really hope Beok-ryu gives him hell when she kicks him to the curb.
But the personal attacks (y'all, you, etc) - by both lovers and haters of the drama - are. . . . . disappointing.
Hubby and I are on our way to Korea today!! Can't wait to report back, if I am able, on what South Koreans think about Love Next Door - the characters, the cliches, the romance. Unfortunately, I cannot watch Netflix (eng sub) while there - but actually looking forward to watching with no subs.
Meanwhile, try to avoid the personal attacks - doesn't add anything worthwhile to the world.
SH greets SR in the morning and takes her to breakfast. She is still hiding her disease from him.
After Cooking class, the ex meets her and proposes again.
At the playground, she finally tells him about the disease and probably explains that her ex helped her get through it.
She barges into his bedroom and he's upset because she never confided him in about the disease. ("How could you not tell me that? This is how little I meant to you?).
Of course, of the last two scenes, one never knows if they are in the correct order, lol.
I don't think she will accept the proposal, but perhaps that's my wishful thinking.
The remarkable thing about this drama's rating on Netflix is that each week the viewership is compared to other series/dramas that are released all at once. So, naturally, the others are going to have more "hours viewed" for the week.
Anyway, congratulations "Love Next Door" production teams!🎆🎉
And. . . . I STILL want to know what happened after the two of them fell onto the bed after that slip trying to put stars on the ceiling. We saw Seok-ryu's memory of that event as she gazed from her window to Seung-hyo. What happened immediately after??