Some answers to questions I saw below, based on my limited understanding so far:
- The drama takes place in 2018/2019 time frame. The scenes in the snow with Gu walking outside the club on NYE 2022 and short-haired MJ are in the present.
- The I want to carry you comment is a metaphor, probably a religious metaphor, but it’s MJ saying I will always be there for you. The show is full of metaphors.
- Mr. Gu managed an upscale host club and Baek must have done something to take over and that’s why the Chairman wanted Gu back.
- Gu cutting ties and returning to his old life so not to bring his old life (and enemies) to Sanpo and put MJ and her family in danger.
I still think there’s a bit of missing scenes (likely to be shown in the next few episodes) from the time he decided to stay at Sanpo and work with the dad.
He must have said something to Mi-jeong about how she must have saved him and he may have used some religious metaphors. That would explain the worship comment and the “I will carry you at one year old” and her not being angry but sad.
This is becoming one of my all-time favorites and we still have 4 episodes to go…
My Mister is one of top favorites, because it got everything perfect — Story, acting, cinematography, OST, you name it, but one of the least appreciated aspects is that it’s peppered with great and inspirational quotes.
I already noticed quite a few memorable quotes in MLN already:
• “Fate is nothing more than a person’s outlook on life” - Mother to Gi-jeong. • “Can’t they leave introverted people alone?” - Outside the HR office trying to push clubs on employees • “Regardless of where I lived, my life would have been just the same” - Mi-jeong answering Chang-hee when he said his life would be different if he was born in Seoul instead of the countryside. • “I never play favorites, I hate everyone. There isn’t a single person I like” - Gi-jeong about her coworkers.
I have rewatched several of my favorite dramas immediately after they ended, because I wanted to experience the wonderful feelings they gave me, but not this one.
I have been listening to the OST (terrific OST BTW) nonstop for the last few weeks, I don’t think I can listen to a single song now.
Congrats Writer-nim and Director-nim, you managed to destroy a wonderful story and terrific acting with your nonsensical ending.
Not only is Shin Min-ah a goddess when it comes to looks, but she has the most beautiful voice and the way she delivers her lines. The contrast is most evident when she’s having dinner with Du-sik and then with Ji PD. Her eyes are sparkling, her voice is bubbly with Du-sik, and then then the somber look (without saying a word but spoke volume) with Ji PD. Her range is simply amazing, what a pleasure to watch.
I am hoping Du-sik does not reject her outright and be honest and open that he needs to work out through his issues first.
The writer (and director) have so far treated this audience intelligently as shown by some of the mature conversations that occurred in this episode. I hope they follow through and not give us some old and tired “misunderstandings” scenes.
This is my first kdrama (amongst over 40+ dramas) that I watched while it’s airing; and though the weekly wait is agonizing, it has given me some time to revisit my favorite scenes again and again.
I am someone who likes to binge but I have come to appreciate this format much more and is probably why it’s making this drama so endearing to watch.
- The drama takes place in 2018/2019 time frame. The scenes in the snow with Gu walking outside the club on NYE 2022 and short-haired MJ are in the present.
- The I want to carry you comment is a metaphor, probably a religious metaphor, but it’s MJ saying I will always be there for you. The show is full of metaphors.
- Mr. Gu managed an upscale host club and Baek must have done something to take over and that’s why the Chairman wanted Gu back.
- Gu cutting ties and returning to his old life so not to bring his old life (and enemies) to Sanpo and put MJ and her family in danger.
He must have said something to Mi-jeong about how she must have saved him and he may have used some religious metaphors. That would explain the worship comment and the “I will carry you at one year old” and her not being angry but sad.
This is becoming one of my all-time favorites and we still have 4 episodes to go…
I already noticed quite a few memorable quotes in MLN already:
• “Fate is nothing more than a person’s outlook on life” - Mother to Gi-jeong.
• “Can’t they leave introverted people alone?” - Outside the HR office trying to push clubs on employees
• “Regardless of where I lived, my life would have been just the same” - Mi-jeong answering Chang-hee when he said his life would be different if he was born in Seoul instead of the countryside.
• “I never play favorites, I hate everyone. There isn’t a single person I like” - Gi-jeong about her coworkers.
I have been listening to the OST (terrific OST BTW) nonstop for the last few weeks, I don’t think I can listen to a single song now.
Congrats Writer-nim and Director-nim, you managed to destroy a wonderful story and terrific acting with your nonsensical ending.
I cannot even rate it a 7 with that ending, I feel numb inside.
Hye-jin: Wrote 100 things in advance like the planner/dreamer she is.
Du-sik: Wrote “1. give her a present I made myself” after he finished it.
I have never been smitten by these these two characters, goodness they are just perfect together, and just a pleasure to watch…
Marvelous writing, directing, and acting. Wow!!!
The writer (and director) have so far treated this audience intelligently as shown by some of the mature conversations that occurred in this episode. I hope they follow through and not give us some old and tired “misunderstandings” scenes.
I am someone who likes to binge but I have come to appreciate this format much more and is probably why it’s making this drama so endearing to watch.