The movie that divided the Philippines more deeply. To this very day, there is no clear evidence if General Emilio Aguinaldo did order the assassination of General Antonio Luna and Gat Andres Bonifacio, which is a thorn to all the Aguinaldo clan. At the same time, it is not clear if former President Manuel L. Quezon was indeed guilty of the accusations thrown at him.
Both clans, Aguinaldo and Quezon, are denying the accusations about their forefathers, leaving the Filipino people divided to this day. Were the accusations against Aguinaldo just a smear campaign by Quezon? Were the accusations against Quezon simply an attempt to blame him for the current political situation in the Philippines?
they were swapped when they were 12, when Seori was drowning with her parents and apparently at that time Danshim…
The Danshim case is confusing. In a latter scene, the adults were talking how she was being chased by a tiger, so she jumped to a pond that magically turned very deep.
In an earlier scene, they all acted and talked how crazy she must be for jumping in to the water just to escape her fate. 😅😅😅
I think they only hired Ji Chang Wook and the rest of the Korean guest to promote the show for the exposure of…
True as well on your observations. Fine dining restaurants in the Philippines use hairnets and mouth guard. It's SOP. Fastfood chains use hairnets too, it's mandatory even if you have short hair and a guy.
Even in hotel restaurants, a hairnet is mandatory. Or wear a cap or hat for chefs.
I can't tell if the restaurant was prepared based on Korean customs, because they lack dishwashing gloves and server gloves. If it was prepared based on Filipino standard, there would've been hairnets and mouth guards.
I'm suspecting it was prepared based on what they listed in E01 during pre-meetings. They didn't have a dishwasher for example, something many forgets if you haven't worked in a fastfood chain or restaurant.
So, it isn't just a variety show, it is a reality show. Everything were prepared based on their requests and checklists. Since most of them had no experience in this field, they forgot the basic essentials in the food service industry.
Maybe in Season 02 they'll realize that because fans noticed it.
JCW really showed real restaurant service and knowledge. I was very impressed. He knew what to say, he knew what to do. He knew to just check with the customers if anything hasn't been served.
He didn't have time to study and observe but he did it. I guess he got comfortable that his natural service nature came out. Which was perfect timing. He saved them.
Did you know?According to Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), up to 67% of Filipino students…
Don't be fooled by Kdrama depictions or the highly publicized severe cases from South Korea; or, the lack of bullying news in the Philippines. Those are not indicators if bullying is already a disease in the country or not.
They depict and exaggerate school violence in Kdrama because they want the people to stay vigilant, otherwise, the old ways might return. That's the lesson from this show, the worst case scenario if they start to get complacent.
In the Philippines, you won't see it in Pdrama because social issues don't sell in the country. If you depict school violence here, you'll hear from parents and religious leaders, even politicians.
See the pattern? - In South Korea: Exaggerated depiction in Kdrama + highly publicized and controversial cases ≠ reality. Only 10% or less. - In the Philippines: Lack of depiction and news about school violence ≠ reality. 67% of students experienced school violence.
a. We have an anti-hazing and anti-bullying laws. The only thing it did was to make the bullies creative in hiding their crimes. b. We have a half-baked juvenile law. The only thing it did was give parents a way to keep their criminal kids out in the world, commiting more crimes.
Did you know bullies in the Philippines found ways to do hazing without it leaving any marks or injuries? That's why whenever a hazing case get exposed, it was because they miscalculated, and often, someone died.
It was only last May 2026 when it was proposed that all schools must have a School Violence Committee. I honestly do not know if it will make any difference. You need a solid proof when reporting someone, otherwise, it's bordering defamation. And bullying isn't just physical, as shown in Episode 9.
According to Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), up to 67% of Filipino students experienced bullying in one form or another. In South Korea only 10% or less, Korean students, experienced any form of bullying.
Don't forget that this show is: 1. Dystopian fiction 2. Cautionary tales
So, don't just drool because of handsome faces or getting satisfied with seeing the evil getting what they deserve, be aware that there's a lesson here:
If we don't do something with our respective cultures and laws, this worst case "what if" might happen in the future.
The dystopian fiction here is the existence of the ERPB. There's at least a 1% chance such an organization might exist somewhere in the future.
The cautionary tales are the evils and crimes being committed against the teachers and students. Which, let's be honest, some of it are already happening for the last 26 years. And still happening. Nothing changed, it's only getting worse.
It is these cautionary tales that triggered the creation of ERPB, the dystopian fiction with only 1% possibility.
This show is no ordinary fiction, it's showing us a worst case scenario if we don't take action today.
8.5/10Unrealistic (how I wish this exists irl lol) but very entertaining & satisfying. I love that they have…
It's not about realism. it's a dystopian fiction + cautionary tales.
It is showing us the worst case scenario if we don't do anything in resolving these issues: disrespect against teachers, bullying, drugs, stupid and overtly broad and vague laws like juvenile, and so on.
The dystopian fiction is the existence of ERPB. An organization that shouldn't exist ever.
The cautionary tales are what will happen to schools if we continue to ignore these evil things and make stupid laws, and most important of all, what will happen if someone actually creates an ERPB-like organization.
It was intentionally exaggerated because it's showing us the worst case scenario. The worst case "what if". A "what if" that has a 1% or more chance of actually becoming reality. And let's be honest, some are already happening in many schools in many countries. Oh, and tse stupid laws that is being abused by criminal minors and their parents? That actually exists in many countries. That part is very realistic. I experienced being a victim of those stupid laws.
The ending scene, that's real too. It's called hazing. There are laws against hazing in other countries, and iett stills happening. Why? Because kids these days do find ways to hide their illegal and criminal activities. That's very real too.
I'd say that the only unrealistic parts were the existence of ERPB and that automechanic school. But again, the show is about cautionary tales and dystopian future. A worst case "what if" reality that has at least 1% chancef actually happening if we let things as is.
1. Surprisingly, they finally nailed their order process.
2. The Korean kid should be hired as food taster. ❤️❤️❤️
3. I seriously didn't know we use Arozcaldo for hangovers. Then again, I've never gotten drunk my entire life. 😆😆 I'm from a parallel world where our alcohol tolerance is infinite. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But we're not immune to gout, sadly, so no more alcoholic drinks for me. 😝
4. I don't know how to react with the ice cream. I mean, parents usually restrict giving ice cream when their kids are being stubborn. It's often used as a reward after they eat proper food. However, Jodi meant well, the kid also needed to calm down. 😅 Luckily, the Chef's Magic, as JCW called it, did it.
5. The returning customer.
Wow! He really got curious about the fish. We take it for granted here in the Philippines, but he was genuinely curious about it. He returned and brought with him two new customers. He even championed the foods to his friends.
Guys, hire that guy. Maybe he's a vlogger. Invite him in the Philippines for a food trip. He's a golden customer. He's authentic. If he likes something, he actively recommends it, "actively" as in let hir friends try it literally, not just word-of-mouth.
For real, sponsor him to have a food trip in the Philippines.
I don't know if he was in-character or was half-disappointed with his friend JCW, but that was very Filipino. 🤣🤣🤣 I was laughing so hard!
Like reminding everyone you're a customer and was suddenly pulled to help. That's how we generally (not always) act. It's like a friendly banter, half-complaint. You're happy to help but qt the same time, you can't let go of it and reminds everyone about it. And it's all for free, no payment.
I don't know how it is in other cultures, but InGuk was really channelling the Filipino culture there. 🤣🤣🤣
Also, the way he sang Happy Birthday and then seddenly left after finishing, or not smiling at the customers, yep, really Filipino there. 🤣🤣🤣 I really can't help but laugh endlessly. You want to be 100% angry but your dear friend asked you for a favor.
Lastly, when Inguk still paid. That's not Korean-only, that's the Filipino culture as well. However, the reason is different. In Filipino culture, you agreed to voluntary help, if the business makis the bill free, then it wasn't a "help" at all. So why did the Filipino staff/celebrities still said it's on the house? Not because JCW said so but because InGuk's a celebrity. If a celebrity or personality ended up volunteering randomly, we do feel the need to offer them something. It's more of a social exchange so us not to be rude. The celebrity/personality will refuse and still pay. It's simply a social politeness dance.
2. JCW's frankness.
I was laughing at those, and that's good. Is it a Filipino culture to be frank? Oh yes, definitely.
A. When he said, "oh I'll be mixing drinks the whole night". Yeah, we do that frank side comments. We call it "parinig", like whispering but loud enough that they'll hear. 🤣🤣🤣 Or, thinking-out-loud and pretending you didn't realize you did. 😅😅
That's a culture ow character that is shared between Koreans and Filipinos.
B. When he said, "wait, isn't the reply 'thank you first'?"
Same in the Philippines actually. The only difference is that the sequence can be reversed in Filipino culture. If JCW simply answerd "maybe one or two", she would reply, "thank you". It looks like in Korean culture, you say "thank you" first before you ask the follow up question.
Was it cultural clash? Not really. Again, it just can be reversed in Filipino culture. In fact, we also do it the JCW's way, we suddenly say, "Wow! No 'thank you' first?" Or in Filipino, "Agad, agad? Walang 'thank you' muna?" Jodi wasn't wrong nor being rude, again, the sequence was just reversed. That's why she laughed and said sorry, because it's how we do it in the Filipino culture as well.
3. The restaurant really did went viral in Korea during filming. JCW saw it and volunteered.
And I think that explains why there are suddenly so many people eating, especially Koreans. I for one did not expect the Koreans will genuinely like Filipino food. Less spicy, more salty and sweet or sour. The Filipino food that Korean tourists try in Boracay and similar tourist spots? Those were made specially for tourists. It's authentic but still special. The ones in "Kumusta" were more home-made style. Even the Filipinos said, "tastes like home" or "this is truly Filipino".
So, for Koreans to like home-made style Filipino food, that's something. Huge something.
4. Palabok
I was very surprised almost all Koreans liked it. There was one that didn't. I was actually thankful that they showed a short clip of the Korean who didn't like Palabok. Why? Not every Filipino likes Palabok! There are many different types of Palabok, and there are Filipinos who don't like all of it.
So, showing a Korean who didn't like it made me believe that everyone else who tried it were authentic, and weren't just saying good things because they're being polite in front of a camera.
I hope they show more of those other feedback or reactions. We Filipinos are not expecting foreigners to like our food when we know there are Filipinos who also don't, and we ourselves don't like some foreign food. It's the beauty of food, there's a diverse taste out there.
My theory is that when the “accident” happened during her childhood, Seori went back in time and stayed there,…
Oh-em-gee! I have the same theory I just posted!
I think they did swap. The "bad actor" version was the past soul who can't make sense of the modern world and thought she's in hell. Especially so when she entered adulthood and lo and behold, life as an adult is indeed a hell in the modern world. 😆😆
1. During the childhood incident, her soul was stolen and switched with the past. 2. The Seori that lived as a "bad actor" in the present was the past soul.
This explains the following: A. Present Seori easily adjusted to the modern world B. She has memories of the childhood incident C. The "bad actor" version was the soul from the past, the modern world is very alien to her, she probably thought it's hell or punishment D. Why the Seori we know was very brave and vocal even in the past, because her real childhood was in the present. Deep in her subconscious, it's telling her that, but consciously she thought it was a silly childhood dream, probably "evil" so she tucked it away.
Originally, we assumed that the Seori we know in the present travelled to the present when they were still kids. But if you think about her lif as a childhood actress, it won't make sense if it was a temporary thing. It's not easy to become an actor, a child at that. It takes years to train a child to understand acting and land roles or commercials.
This tells us that her parents were already training her. Probably even enroled in an acting school, until she finally got a break. When she became famous, their creditors started calling but they can't pay their loans yet, so they committed suicide. Blame it on them while ensuring their kid leaves a good name instead of living with the sad news.
But their plan failed because (1) her soul was stolen and teleported to thekpast, and (2) she was saved and grew up with her grandmothe, or at least a different soul, the one from the past.
1 
Both clans, Aguinaldo and Quezon, are denying the accusations about their forefathers, leaving the Filipino people divided to this day. Were the accusations against Aguinaldo just a smear campaign by Quezon? Were the accusations against Quezon simply an attempt to blame him for the current political situation in the Philippines?
No one will ever know the truth.
In an earlier scene, they all acted and talked how crazy she must be for jumping in to the water just to escape her fate. 😅😅😅
Even in hotel restaurants, a hairnet is mandatory. Or wear a cap or hat for chefs.
I can't tell if the restaurant was prepared based on Korean customs, because they lack dishwashing gloves and server gloves. If it was prepared based on Filipino standard, there would've been hairnets and mouth guards.
I'm suspecting it was prepared based on what they listed in E01 during pre-meetings. They didn't have a dishwasher for example, something many forgets if you haven't worked in a fastfood chain or restaurant.
So, it isn't just a variety show, it is a reality show. Everything were prepared based on their requests and checklists. Since most of them had no experience in this field, they forgot the basic essentials in the food service industry.
Maybe in Season 02 they'll realize that because fans noticed it.
JCW really showed real restaurant service and knowledge. I was very impressed. He knew what to say, he knew what to do. He knew to just check with the customers if anything hasn't been served.
He didn't have time to study and observe but he did it. I guess he got comfortable that his natural service nature came out. Which was perfect timing. He saved them.
They depict and exaggerate school violence in Kdrama because they want the people to stay vigilant, otherwise, the old ways might return. That's the lesson from this show, the worst case scenario if they start to get complacent.
In the Philippines, you won't see it in Pdrama because social issues don't sell in the country. If you depict school violence here, you'll hear from parents and religious leaders, even politicians.
See the pattern?
- In South Korea: Exaggerated depiction in Kdrama + highly publicized and controversial cases ≠ reality. Only 10% or less.
- In the Philippines: Lack of depiction and news about school violence ≠ reality. 67% of students experienced school violence.
a. We have an anti-hazing and anti-bullying laws. The only thing it did was to make the bullies creative in hiding their crimes.
b. We have a half-baked juvenile law. The only thing it did was give parents a way to keep their criminal kids out in the world, commiting more crimes.
Did you know bullies in the Philippines found ways to do hazing without it leaving any marks or injuries? That's why whenever a hazing case get exposed, it was because they miscalculated, and often, someone died.
It was only last May 2026 when it was proposed that all schools must have a School Violence Committee. I honestly do not know if it will make any difference. You need a solid proof when reporting someone, otherwise, it's bordering defamation. And bullying isn't just physical, as shown in Episode 9.
According to Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), up to 67% of Filipino students experienced bullying in one form or another. In South Korea only 10% or less, Korean students, experienced any form of bullying.
1. Dystopian fiction
2. Cautionary tales
So, don't just drool because of handsome faces or getting satisfied with seeing the evil getting what they deserve, be aware that there's a lesson here:
If we don't do something with our respective cultures and laws, this worst case "what if" might happen in the future.
The dystopian fiction here is the existence of the ERPB. There's at least a 1% chance such an organization might exist somewhere in the future.
The cautionary tales are the evils and crimes being committed against the teachers and students. Which, let's be honest, some of it are already happening for the last 26 years. And still happening. Nothing changed, it's only getting worse.
It is these cautionary tales that triggered the creation of ERPB, the dystopian fiction with only 1% possibility.
This show is no ordinary fiction, it's showing us a worst case scenario if we don't take action today.
It is showing us the worst case scenario if we don't do anything in resolving these issues: disrespect against teachers, bullying, drugs, stupid and overtly broad and vague laws like juvenile, and so on.
The dystopian fiction is the existence of ERPB. An organization that shouldn't exist ever.
The cautionary tales are what will happen to schools if we continue to ignore these evil things and make stupid laws, and most important of all, what will happen if someone actually creates an ERPB-like organization.
It was intentionally exaggerated because it's showing us the worst case scenario. The worst case "what if". A "what if" that has a 1% or more chance of actually becoming reality. And let's be honest, some are already happening in many schools in many countries. Oh, and tse stupid laws that is being abused by criminal minors and their parents? That actually exists in many countries. That part is very realistic. I experienced being a victim of those stupid laws.
The ending scene, that's real too. It's called hazing. There are laws against hazing in other countries, and iett stills happening. Why? Because kids these days do find ways to hide their illegal and criminal activities. That's very real too.
I'd say that the only unrealistic parts were the existence of ERPB and that automechanic school. But again, the show is about cautionary tales and dystopian future. A worst case "what if" reality that has at least 1% chancef actually happening if we let things as is.
2. The Korean kid should be hired as food taster. ❤️❤️❤️
3. I seriously didn't know we use Arozcaldo for hangovers. Then again, I've never gotten drunk my entire life. 😆😆 I'm from a parallel world where our alcohol tolerance is infinite. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But we're not immune to gout, sadly, so no more alcoholic drinks for me. 😝
4. I don't know how to react with the ice cream. I mean, parents usually restrict giving ice cream when their kids are being stubborn. It's often used as a reward after they eat proper food. However, Jodi meant well, the kid also needed to calm down. 😅 Luckily, the Chef's Magic, as JCW called it, did it.
5. The returning customer.
Wow! He really got curious about the fish. We take it for granted here in the Philippines, but he was genuinely curious about it. He returned and brought with him two new customers. He even championed the foods to his friends.
Guys, hire that guy. Maybe he's a vlogger. Invite him in the Philippines for a food trip. He's a golden customer. He's authentic. If he likes something, he actively recommends it, "actively" as in let hir friends try it literally, not just word-of-mouth.
For real, sponsor him to have a food trip in the Philippines.
I don't know if he was in-character or was half-disappointed with his friend JCW, but that was very Filipino. 🤣🤣🤣 I was laughing so hard!
Like reminding everyone you're a customer and was suddenly pulled to help. That's how we generally (not always) act. It's like a friendly banter, half-complaint. You're happy to help but qt the same time, you can't let go of it and reminds everyone about it. And it's all for free, no payment.
I don't know how it is in other cultures, but InGuk was really channelling the Filipino culture there. 🤣🤣🤣
Also, the way he sang Happy Birthday and then seddenly left after finishing, or not smiling at the customers, yep, really Filipino there. 🤣🤣🤣 I really can't help but laugh endlessly. You want to be 100% angry but your dear friend asked you for a favor.
Lastly, when Inguk still paid. That's not Korean-only, that's the Filipino culture as well. However, the reason is different. In Filipino culture, you agreed to voluntary help, if the business makis the bill free, then it wasn't a "help" at all. So why did the Filipino staff/celebrities still said it's on the house? Not because JCW said so but because InGuk's a celebrity. If a celebrity or personality ended up volunteering randomly, we do feel the need to offer them something. It's more of a social exchange so us not to be rude. The celebrity/personality will refuse and still pay. It's simply a social politeness dance.
2. JCW's frankness.
I was laughing at those, and that's good. Is it a Filipino culture to be frank? Oh yes, definitely.
A. When he said, "oh I'll be mixing drinks the whole night". Yeah, we do that frank side comments. We call it "parinig", like whispering but loud enough that they'll hear. 🤣🤣🤣 Or, thinking-out-loud and pretending you didn't realize you did. 😅😅
That's a culture ow character that is shared between Koreans and Filipinos.
B. When he said, "wait, isn't the reply 'thank you first'?"
Same in the Philippines actually. The only difference is that the sequence can be reversed in Filipino culture. If JCW simply answerd "maybe one or two", she would reply, "thank you". It looks like in Korean culture, you say "thank you" first before you ask the follow up question.
Was it cultural clash? Not really. Again, it just can be reversed in Filipino culture. In fact, we also do it the JCW's way, we suddenly say, "Wow! No 'thank you' first?" Or in Filipino, "Agad, agad? Walang 'thank you' muna?" Jodi wasn't wrong nor being rude, again, the sequence was just reversed. That's why she laughed and said sorry, because it's how we do it in the Filipino culture as well.
3. The restaurant really did went viral in Korea during filming. JCW saw it and volunteered.
And I think that explains why there are suddenly so many people eating, especially Koreans. I for one did not expect the Koreans will genuinely like Filipino food. Less spicy, more salty and sweet or sour. The Filipino food that Korean tourists try in Boracay and similar tourist spots? Those were made specially for tourists. It's authentic but still special. The ones in "Kumusta" were more home-made style. Even the Filipinos said, "tastes like home" or "this is truly Filipino".
So, for Koreans to like home-made style Filipino food, that's something. Huge something.
4. Palabok
I was very surprised almost all Koreans liked it. There was one that didn't. I was actually thankful that they showed a short clip of the Korean who didn't like Palabok. Why? Not every Filipino likes Palabok! There are many different types of Palabok, and there are Filipinos who don't like all of it.
So, showing a Korean who didn't like it made me believe that everyone else who tried it were authentic, and weren't just saying good things because they're being polite in front of a camera.
I hope they show more of those other feedback or reactions. We Filipinos are not expecting foreigners to like our food when we know there are Filipinos who also don't, and we ourselves don't like some foreign food. It's the beauty of food, there's a diverse taste out there.
***
Overall, a very good E06.
Someone from the past replied and showed up as -1 LOLs.
I think they did swap. The "bad actor" version was the past soul who can't make sense of the modern world and thought she's in hell. Especially so when she entered adulthood and lo and behold, life as an adult is indeed a hell in the modern world. 😆😆
1. During the childhood incident, her soul was stolen and switched with the past.
2. The Seori that lived as a "bad actor" in the present was the past soul.
This explains the following:
A. Present Seori easily adjusted to the modern world
B. She has memories of the childhood incident
C. The "bad actor" version was the soul from the past, the modern world is very alien to her, she probably thought it's hell or punishment
D. Why the Seori we know was very brave and vocal even in the past, because her real childhood was in the present. Deep in her subconscious, it's telling her that, but consciously she thought it was a silly childhood dream, probably "evil" so she tucked it away.
Originally, we assumed that the Seori we know in the present travelled to the present when they were still kids. But if you think about her lif as a childhood actress, it won't make sense if it was a temporary thing. It's not easy to become an actor, a child at that. It takes years to train a child to understand acting and land roles or commercials.
This tells us that her parents were already training her. Probably even enroled in an acting school, until she finally got a break. When she became famous, their creditors started calling but they can't pay their loans yet, so they committed suicide. Blame it on them while ensuring their kid leaves a good name instead of living with the sad news.
But their plan failed because (1) her soul was stolen and teleported to thekpast, and (2) she was saved and grew up with her grandmothe, or at least a different soul, the one from the past.