so i am very disappointed that they took a very obvious cliche route with the "whole city breaking in shambles…
This drama is squarely taking aim at private schools (Hagwons) in this drama.
An instructor lied, parents took action that lie about an FL having an improper relationship with ML when he was a student (minor). We didn't have FL correct the rumour, her coworkers didn't verify the facts.
This will began to be resolved in the last two episodes, if I'm reading the tea leaves correctly from the writer/director.
Those who lied will fail.
The leads first date at the School that failed, we here stories about rumours can destroy them. We're seeing it being depicted on screen.
Daechi-dong -- a neighborhood in Seoul's Gangnam-gu dubbed the mecca of private education in the country -- is packed with commercial businesses that cater to student needs while studying.
Spoiler! (spoiler tag isn't working on my phone atm) IMO yoon ji seok is worst than woo sung hee. Atleast i can…
Vice Director lost her Academy, putting the blame on Director.
Businesses fail for several reasons, the Director was one of the potential buyers who bought her failed Academy. If the offer wasn't fair, she could have refused, held out for other offers.
VD should have negotiated an exit package and start her own Academy if she felt wronged after joining him.
Actively plotting to ruin the Academy, steal material, staff, spread lies that you're employed at for years is much worse than that English Instructor Chat room shenanigans over his one sided attraction.
An incel would share your sentiment. He never took the shot, asked her out. That's on him.Chatting, sharing a…
If you rewatch it, FL and ML have feelings for each other when they would have been in a Tutor/Student relationship. She never treated any other student like Jun Ho.
Most importantly: both of them never started an inappropriate relationship when he was a minor.
Optics: FL is the Team Leader and ML is her subordinate that's problematic.
Rumour that spread FL took advantage of him when he was minor and now giving him preferential treatment.
FL knew that idiot was attracted to her but that's not on her. He chose to cheer from the sidelines and settle for coffee and chats. He knew he was going to be rejected, she didn't reciprocate his feelings.
Junho being himself applied, joined her workplace. He made her aware of his/her feelings, their past she buried. He broke down those walls. He took a risk and it paid off.
It's true the White haired witch is a sharp, savvy entrepreneur who has forgone her personal life for her business,…
Correct, I wouldn't describe it as evil but as archaic.
WHW may have been successful but her autocratic managerial style has limitations.
(Vice Director Role was vacant for a long time, offering wasn't narrow -Korean classes? • Failure to inspire and motivate employees • Lack of diverse input into decisions • Little opportunity for employee development and advancement
Retention, highly successful have options to find better conditions.
they are acting as if the main leads went and murdered their whole family....its just 2 adults dating with an…
"A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots." -Mark Twain
We were told rumours, reputations were critical in Hagwons in the first episode and given an example how a workplace affair quickly spread and it was forced to shutdown.
The rumour (lie) being spread is FL seduced ML when he was a student by the Hyenas, parents. This isn't about their interoffice relationship as adults.
Clearing up the lies will occur in the next episode.
Ambition or loyalty? I’m glad Teacher Nam choose loyalty. Seems they’re a few teachers behind the couple.LOL,…
Integrity, courage are in short supply in society. Ms. Nam isn't taking the short cut. Mr. Pyo may leave because the WHW failed to understand his red lines.
Most people refuse to act slowly, think critically about the situation. I expect FL will become the Lioness and those hyenas will learn their place.
Daebak, just watched Ep. 1 and was amazed by the intense "fighting" scene between FL and the teacher from school…
There's several intense arguments in this drama that makes it stand out. The actors have commented on this extra "long dialogue" in behind the scene clips. You won't be disappointed by the writing or acting.
They are not comparable at all. In those two instance the ex-bf were in an actual relationship for years.In his…
Are we watching the same show?
In those two dramas the FL was in a multi year relationship, this drama doesn't have anything resembling that.
Do you think South Korean s are unique and don't have the same workplace romance/interoffice politics?
The article would capture the same results in South Korea.
They will use the excuse FL is the Team Lead superior and ML is her Junior. That applies to all situations with direct reports in the workplace. No one should dispute those optics are bad.
2015 Adultery was decriminalized in South Korea, why?
One of the aspects I loathed about SITR and OSN was how over the top psycho FL's exs became to provide both an…
They are not comparable at all. In those two instance the ex-bf were in an actual relationship for years.
In his own words " I'm idiot and a fool that the Vice Director is playing him. (That sums up his actions betrayal towards the FL. This isn't unrequited love.
It's not her fault that idiot has a crush. The coward refused to act, get rejected and move on. Those were his choices to watch from the sidelines.
Interoffice romance is a problem primarily because one of them or both may have an existing relationship. * Read Forbes article
Instructors remain competitors within the Academy, Instructor Na Min describes them as Hyenas. This is true to most workplaces. Other Academies will exploit this to cause more reputational harm.
Reality, we have favourites, in School, at work and life's not fair.
An instructor lied, parents took action that lie about an FL having an improper relationship with ML when he was a student (minor). We didn't have FL correct the rumour, her coworkers didn't verify the facts.
This will began to be resolved in the last two episodes, if I'm reading the tea leaves correctly from the writer/director.
Those who lied will fail.
The leads first date at the School that failed, we here stories about rumours can destroy them. We're seeing it being depicted on screen.
Daechi-dong -- a neighborhood in Seoul's Gangnam-gu dubbed the mecca of private education in the country -- is packed with commercial businesses that cater to student needs while studying.
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230628000655
https://www.koreanclass101.com/blog/2019/01/03/korean-honorific-titles/
Businesses fail for several reasons, the Director was one of the potential buyers who bought her failed Academy. If the offer wasn't fair, she could have refused, held out for other offers.
VD should have negotiated an exit package and start her own Academy if she felt wronged after joining him.
Actively plotting to ruin the Academy, steal material, staff, spread lies that you're employed at for years is much worse than that English Instructor Chat room shenanigans over his one sided attraction.
Encounter (2018)
Secret Love Affair (2014)
Noona romance
FL are not immature or stupid.
She never treated any other student like Jun Ho.
Most importantly: both of them never started an inappropriate relationship when he was a minor.
Optics: FL is the Team Leader and ML is her subordinate that's problematic.
Rumour that spread FL took advantage of him when he was minor and now giving him preferential treatment.
FL knew that idiot was attracted to her but that's not on her. He chose to cheer from the sidelines and settle for coffee and chats. He knew he was going to be rejected, she didn't reciprocate his feelings.
Junho being himself applied, joined her workplace. He made her aware of his/her feelings, their past she buried. He broke down those walls.
He took a risk and it paid off.
WHW may have been successful but her autocratic managerial style has limitations.
(Vice Director Role was vacant for a long time, offering wasn't narrow -Korean classes?
• Failure to inspire and motivate employees
• Lack of diverse input into decisions
• Little opportunity for employee development and advancement
Retention, highly successful have options to find better conditions.
There's very little filler in this drama.
Interoffice politics, envy are subject matter is too dry.
They skip scenes with dialogue and can't follow along afterwards.
You have to trust the writer/director on them delivering a happy ending for the Hagwon and the couple.
WHW overplayed her hand we see her extending herself financially by partnering with Hyenas.
If you're too anxious because of tearing up in episode fourteen, wait until the last four are banked.
Kdramas are formulaic last episode is the wrap up happy ending.
Epilogue: they're married. (Fingers crossed)
Chatting, sharing a coffee doesn't mean they are into you.
This isn't a documentary.
My prediction is based on the storytelling and understanding what the writer/director has shown us for fourteen episodes.
Why do you think Mr. Pyo vs WHW have had two meetings with her telling him to shut up and do as he's told?
Pure speculation albeit the breadcrumbs:
A Team
FL/ML
Ms. Nam's integrity vs short term gain.
Mr. Pyo will leave WHW.
Hyenas -B Team
Vice Director, Korean Instructor, Lead English Instructor would see workplace destroyed fail.
B Team will lose
We were told rumours, reputations were critical in Hagwons in the first episode and given an example how a workplace affair quickly spread and it was forced to shutdown.
The rumour (lie) being spread is FL seduced ML when he was a student by the Hyenas, parents. This isn't about their interoffice relationship as adults.
Clearing up the lies will occur in the next episode.
Most people refuse to act slowly, think critically about the situation. I expect FL will become the Lioness and those hyenas will learn their place.
In those two dramas the FL was in a multi year relationship, this drama doesn't have anything resembling that.
Do you think South Korean s are unique and don't have the same workplace romance/interoffice politics?
The article would capture the same results in South Korea.
They will use the excuse FL is the Team Lead superior and ML is her Junior. That applies to all situations with direct reports in the workplace. No one should dispute those optics are bad.
2015 Adultery was decriminalized in South Korea, why?
Did you think singles living at home were using those Love motels in Korea/Japan?
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cheating-now-legal-south-korea-180954414/
In his own words " I'm idiot and a fool that the Vice Director is playing him. (That sums up his actions betrayal towards the FL. This isn't unrequited love.
It's not her fault that idiot has a crush. The coward refused to act, get rejected and move on. Those were his choices to watch from the sidelines.
Interoffice romance is a problem primarily because one of them or both may have an existing relationship. * Read Forbes article
Instructors remain competitors within the Academy, Instructor Na Min describes them as Hyenas. This is true to most workplaces. Other Academies will exploit this to cause more reputational harm.
Reality, we have favourites, in School, at work and life's not fair.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2019/02/14/these-6-surprising-office-romance-stats-should-be-a-wake-up-call-to-organizations/
Blazing Saddles (1974), Airplane (1980) uncut
Political correctness, woke Liberals can't tolerate others having fun.
Rational adults drop shows they don't like, waste their time on fan sites. Participation generation refer to it as their entitlement.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/writing-integrity/202008/why-do-people-troll-online
Okay! Madam (2020)
Extreme Job (2019)
Luck-Key (2016)
This low brow humour isn't for everyone.
They lack impulse control , adults change the channel, drop the program, product and don't need to share that online as a PSA. We're not vain.