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He didn't commit involuntary manslaughter. There has to be clear evidence that TJ caused the heart attack but didn't intend him to die. Here, it's the opposite. He intended him to die. But there is no body and no autopsy so no clear cause of death. And they can't prove that he intended DL's father to die, because he can argue it was meant as a scare tactic. The prosecution would have to prove that he went there intending to kill DL's father, which they can't prove, because TJ didn't know he had a heart issue.

There was a line of causation, and in law, you get prosecuted if you cause that line or break it so that you were the one that caused the death. (Eg:- Five people stab someone, four gets assault, one gets a murder charge because he hit an artery that caused the victim's death.) If, however, like in TJ's case, you don't get involved in the line of causation, the intention matters. And there is no way the prosecution can prove it. This is like if someone saw someone about to be run over by a truck but did nothing. The cause of death is there, but the prosecution has to prove that person intended to get the victim run over by the truck. - This is a very weak case with no proof.

As for the green belt, 100% sure that TJ dropped it all on the Assemblyman because he never met with anyone or brokered deals, so there is no proof that he is involved besides witness testimony which means nothing without proof. Recordings etc.

Things I liked about this drama:

1. Moo Hak and Da Li were strong characters that carried the show.
2. The humour was so good!
3. The consistency of the dramatic antics of the characters lasted the entire run, rather than dropping off mid-way like so many other shows. The same show we started with is the same show we ended with.
4. NO. STUPID. BREAKUP.
5. Characters who actually talk to each other to put pieces of the puzzle together. So far, I've only seen that in cop shows, so it was refreshing that they shared details about what they found rather than not talking at all.
6. The brother -like figure staying the brother-like figure with zero romance with the female lead. (Won Tak <3)
7. Did I mention No stupid breakup???
8. Solid characterisation from beginning to end.

I love the idea of Won Tak ending up with the female version of Moo Hak. I can't stop laughing at the thought. LMAO.

How true. Da Li is the embodiment of silent strength, which is very rarely seen in kdramas.

The chemistry between the two leads is off the charts!!!!

I did not expect that.

People definitely need talent and hard work to be successful, but luck comes into play in being in the right place and the right place to get propelled into success.

For an example, if a woman is good at her job, what stops her from striving would be a sexist boss which lack of luck dealt her. An unknown musician could be trending if luckily the right producer/celebrity discovers him/her. J. K. Rowling and the creator of Squid Games, they kept working at it, but it took the right person recognising their talent which is based wholly on luck. So luck does play a part. Had one of those moments not happened, their success stories would either be very different or non-existent.

But, what the show is focusing on is the 'luck' of having the 'right' kind of parents. Super rich and willing to do anything to keep their flawless image going.

Those born rich have one kind of luck (manufactured luck tbh), those born in the middle class has another and those born below the poverty line need luck the most because they have less chances in life.

I agree though, this is a very frustrating premise. I dropped Penthouse after hate watching season 1 for that reason. lol

They make me sad.

Nepotism is a very real issue in many countries. People are given leading roles in companies, they get into universities and get degrees regardless of their work ethic or abilities. By luck, she means being born to the right parents. With nepotism comes entitlement. They believe anyone who isn't born to an elite parent doesn't have the right to get the same benefits as the 1%. It's similar to judging people with a caste difference.

Eg:- I know an incident where a girl was given the role of head girl in highschool just a month after the principal was gifted a car from her parents. The president's son received a degree from a law school despite the fact that he never attended any lectures.

The whole reason the school supports this nepotism is to keep the money coming in, because the parents are the biggest donors. Even the recent college admission scandal in the US shows how money is used to give children qualifications they don't deserve.

Companies go bankrupt because the successor is given the role through nepotism and the company fails as a result. But that doesn't matter because they still stay rich majority of the time.

So, the principal is not wrong. Being lucky trumps hard work. Because those who are not born with a silver spoon will have to have mega luck (which is rarer than winning the lottery), while those who are born with a silver spoon will succeed no matter their capabilities. - This is, sadly, how majority of the world works.

This is like Search 2.0 and I'm really enjoying it.

So. Very. Awkward.

I approve of this headcanon.

That's why I asked which country, 'cause I can use VPN to watch it.

I am in the Southeast Asian region, but I can't find this show on iQiyi or WeTV.

Which country for iQiyi and WeTV? (It's not available in my region).

Exactly! I kept wondering how the knife was knocked out of his hand when they were casually walking towards them...? Hilarious!

Okay. That knife incident. What kind of editing was that???? ROFL.

Makes sense. She doesn't have friends.

That's what the drama was highlighting. Their lack of communication. No relationship can last long when both parties don't communicate. I knew that was going to be their issue from the hotel booking/weekend incident. They never tell each other anything. It's not only Yumi. It's Yumi and Woong.

I'm sad.

I don't know how I'm going to wait until Season 2.

Usually, characters like Da Li are written as supporting characters. Never the main. She is the typical aboveboard layman who has no money, no connections and no power. She acts exactly how normal people would have done given that situation, which is why she went on social media to expose major corporate/government corruption and contacted the police when drugs were found.

In kdrama logic standard, this never kills the issue, so I understand why people are frustrated with her.

They want her to be witty, think outside the box, to act in the name of vengeance. Honestly, that's not her character. Her characterisation has been super consistent. For her to suddenly become jaded, scheming and manipulative makes no sense. She's the type to turn the other cheek.