If you are familiar with physics, astronomy, mathematics, theories, you will recognise a lot of stuff used in this show. I'm not sure about the novel, so I'm only referring to the show.
* Some were asked before. * Some are still being debated. * Some still being proven. * Some already possible mathematically. * Some observed in real life.
The philosophical questions are also relevant, and many have been asked before, and many were recently asked.
I can't believe they were able to combine these different school of thoughts into one cohesive story. I haven't seen a story like this before. Usually, sci-fi authors would only focus, at most, 5 to keep it simpler for the audience, but in this show, it's out-of-this-world.
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The animation part was also great. They combined two types of art, and that was amazing. Also, some would probably critic how the movement of the animated characters are not fluid, but that's the whole point, it was intentional. It captured the 'game feel'.
Overall, from episodes 1 to 16, each episode felt like watching a 45-minute movie. They spent a lot. It wasn't half-baked. They were consistent in quality every episode.
Haha, I totally did not expect the mother to do that. She's the 2FL that was missing from the beginning. LOL.
Well, it's ironic, 1ML made his final decision to have divorce because he doesn't want a child with 1FL. But now, he's fine to be with 2FL and her kid.
Even more ironic is that, he stopped his affair with the 2FL before, and now, he's jumping into it (at least legally now). I guess it's fair, 1ML introduced his friend, 2ML, to 1FL anyway, and looks like 1FL + 2ML officially started to date.
The real question now is, did she really sleep with him?
Remember the scene when the guy told her a story about how the “rich girl' (the 2FL)'s cousin visited him and told him they don't match? And when he's about to tell the story of the cousin's visit, they silenced the audio and changed the scene outside of the bank's door.
They intentionally do not want us to hear what it was. The next scene was the 1FL saying, “why did you tell me that?”
Something in that story gave her the idea to take control of the narrative and how to end it.
My guess is this: * The 2FL doesn't want to break up with him, just like what she's doing with the 1ML. * The 2FL's cousin, on his third visit, probably talked gave him an idea how to make his cousin (the 2FL) end her delusions of love. * It was to fake sleeping with someone. Of having an affair. * Since the 2FL is super wealthy and everything, the 2FL will be forced to leave him because it's a scandal. * That is probably the story he told the 1FL. So, the 1FL did the same thing.
Q: Why didn't the 1FL just spread a rumour that she and the 1ML slept already? A: It won't work. The 2FL is heads-over-heels over the 1ML. the 2FL is at that point wherein she wouldn't care if there's a scandal, she's going to have the 1ML for herself, or there's going to be world war 3.
That is the message the 2FL sent to the 1FL when she visited her, and told her she (2FL) will continue to like her (1FL). “I will not back down, eat that sister.”
Also, if she spreads that they slept already, the one who is going to take the blame is the 1ML. For her (1FL) it doesn't matter since she's practically immune to it. She was looked down upon because she didn't graduate, because she's a woman, because she's poor, because this and that. Nothing else will shake her world.
But the 1ML? It will destroy him. He doesn't have an experience in that kind of life where you're the subject of ridicule and all the nasty words said behind your back.
And, there is also the possibility that the 2FL will save the 1ML and force him to marry the 2FL. The problem, the 1ML will forever be indebted to the 2FL, and the scandal will scar him.
Much better that she takes the fall, and let the 2FL have the 1ML without any tarnish on them both, and maybe, just maybe, give them a chance of having a good life together.
So… the 1FL “sacrificed” again, and this time, she sacrificed big time. Her reputation. Her perfect, untarnished record. Her relationships. Suddenly, she's a woman who sleeps with any guy she likes.
As for her relationship with her father. I doubt she did not understand her father after their drinking session. She probably just said that because she still wants her father to pay.
That drinking session served as validation if she will go with her plans of a fake affair or not. And the key was “regret”. When her father explained his regrets, that did her. She made the decision to finish her narrative and close all possibilities of regret. End it now, the way she wants, so no one will regret anything later.
Q: But, she will regret it too, right? A: More likely not. You see, people who finally understood what “regret” means, rarely regret anything. A person regrets something because (1) they failed to make a decision; or (2) they chose a different path even though they actually wanted the other.
People who understands what “regret” is, know how to stand on their decisions. I am one such person. I have less than 5 regrets in life. (NOTE: I'm only counting from the point I finally understood what “regret” means; I'm not talking about the years of my innocence and foolishness.) Before I make a decision, I take in all the factors and possibilities of such a decision. I also do the same for the other path I wouldn't choose. Then I make a decision and stand on it. Hence, no regrets because I made the decision on my own, 100%.
I think this is the case with the 1FL. She finally understood what "regret" is. And based on her analysis, finishing her narrative is the best way for all people involved.
She probably did not expect the 2ML to punch the other guy, though. ROFL.
BUT, you see, she definitely will not regret her decision, after seeing what the 2ML did. The 2ML finally showed his true colours, and she doesn't like it when guys think they have control over her, or owns her. (Like what happened to 1ML and 1FL in episodes 1 and 2.)
1. Taking a leave and leaving an iPod at the table with a farewell song.
Oooh, I loved that. She showed right there and then that she is taking back control of the narrative. She's going to end it the way she wants everything to end.
She knew he will listen to it, and expected him to call. Once he answered the phone and asked where she is, she just let the waves speak. I LOVE that too! She's totally in control of how things will end.
2. Beach and castle scene.
Once he arrived, she spoke in metaphors. I definitely love that. It was so perfect.
3. 1FL to 1ML: You've changed, Mr. Ha
What I said after their skating rink scene. LOL. He did change. He finally understands. He's no longer full of himself, and knows how to listen.
He understood completely, he knew she was going to leave him alone when she asked him to buy something for her. So he left his coat to her, and he ran and was eager to get back. Because, he finally understands.
But, as expected, she left. He folded his coat there and left. Not surprising at all if you understood the “took a leave and left an iPod” scene.
It was all planned. It's going to end her way.
4. 1ML still tried to change her mind by showing her the castle still is intact
Unfortunately, 1FL's decision was a done deal. She's going to end things her way.
So many find the FL to be “petty” and this and that.For me, the character is perfect.Why?
Because it captures what the majority of people, in real life, actually feel and do.
What?
They claim they moved on, but their hatred and jealousy says otherwise.
I've always said this, a person who truly moved on will never feel anything about seeing or hearing about their exes.
The FL, in this show, is a prime example of such a person. She clearly hasn't moved on.
This is a story about the ML and FL. First, it is a story about the FL, tackling her feelings, lying to herself that she “moved on” when clearly she hasn't. Second, it is a story about their relationship. A relationship that has not truly ended even after their divorce. Third, it is a story of the ML, an ML who later regretted having divorced her.
If the FL, in this story, truly moved on, then the show wouldn't exist in the first place. Think of the show as bringing on screen what the majority of people actually feel and do after a [nasty] break-up. They lie to themselves that they've moved on… but they hate seeing their exes. Contradictory.
Which, I am happy to say, that the FL realised in episode 3. She truly has a logical mind to have come to that conclusion fast. She finally admitted she hasn't moved on, that's why she's feeling hatred, anger, and jealousy. She still has feelings for the ML.
That is the first step in truly moving on. Facing the truth and embracing it. You can not move on if you keep on lying to yourself.
Now, it's just a matter of, does she really want to move on? Since it was revealed there the affair was fake, suddenly all her hatred doesn't mean anything. With that out of the way, the only thing left for her to hold on is: “he needs to suffer for faking a divorce when we could've had talked about his issues”. Other than that, there is nothing stopping her from not letting her true feelings go wild.
Don't get angry at the FL, because the majority of people out there are actually like her. I've been in her shoes. I learned from it. And later, I was able to use it to move on quickly when the unfortunate happened again.
ML's case is a custody case, not just a divorce case, a custody case involving a 6 year old. Rather than focusing…
Because the show is about the ML and FL. The custody case is what we call in writing circles as, “plot device”. A plot device is something writers use to move the story forward.
The custody case was simply a plot device to corner the ML to finally reveal that the “affair” was faked, so he can get a divorce.
Well, that's the technical explanation.
The in-universe explanation is, well, there's the revenge thing, but it is also about winning. In the FL's case, she approached the father with a clear intention of using him, and their custody case, to get back on the ML.
Which is not new. It does happen in real life. There are attorneys who use cases for whatever purpose it will serve them.
Does the fl know that he faked an affair to get divorced from her ?
No. The FL was surprised. She wouldn't use that affair card if she knew it was fake, it can get her license suspended for submitting a useless evidence knowing it was fake.
The custody case suddenly turned very nasty and a total joke. I had to rewind twice to make sure I understood everything. But no, it really turned nasty and a total joke.
I wasn't even surprised when I saw the preview that the judge was angry. No case should suddenly turn personal and out-of-topic. If I am not mistaken, if the attorneys have anything to do with their clients, they are not allowed to represent them, to avoid exactly what just happened. Regardless if it was fake or not.
Huh… interesting that a Korean writer included the “Lying game”. I haven't seen that in other Korean dramas. I wonder if the writer got the idea on their own, through experience, or researching in other countries.
The “Lying Game” is one of many methods to say that you truly want to say but, for whatever reason, can not say it under normal circumstances. I've seen it used in Filipino, and other ASEAN dramas, but not in CJK dramas.
It's interesting they included it in this show. It fits perfectly too with the 1FL character. Good idea.
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(I mean, other than the Star Trek franchise of course.)
There is an on-going animated series, released December 2022 (15 episodes) based on Book 2.
Netflix is also going to premier their own version this year, 2023.
Awesome series!
If you are familiar with physics, astronomy, mathematics, theories, you will recognise a lot of stuff used in this show. I'm not sure about the novel, so I'm only referring to the show.
* Some were asked before.
* Some are still being debated.
* Some still being proven.
* Some already possible mathematically.
* Some observed in real life.
The philosophical questions are also relevant, and many have been asked before, and many were recently asked.
I can't believe they were able to combine these different school of thoughts into one cohesive story. I haven't seen a story like this before. Usually, sci-fi authors would only focus, at most, 5 to keep it simpler for the audience, but in this show, it's out-of-this-world.
---
The animation part was also great. They combined two types of art, and that was amazing. Also, some would probably critic how the movement of the animated characters are not fluid, but that's the whole point, it was intentional. It captured the 'game feel'.
Overall, from episodes 1 to 16, each episode felt like watching a 45-minute movie. They spent a lot. It wasn't half-baked. They were consistent in quality every episode.
Highly recommended!
I thought it was cancelled too. 2021 and 2022 were the years of cancellations. LOL.
Thank you for the update!
Now at episode 4 as of this comment, and this sci-fi is crazy! I love it!
It's scary. Mind-boggling. Not easily figured out. BUT, deep inside, I understand what the idea is about. On why “physics” doesn't exist.
Well, it's ironic, 1ML made his final decision to have divorce because he doesn't want a child with 1FL. But now, he's fine to be with 2FL and her kid.
Even more ironic is that, he stopped his affair with the 2FL before, and now, he's jumping into it (at least legally now). I guess it's fair, 1ML introduced his friend, 2ML, to 1FL anyway, and looks like 1FL + 2ML officially started to date.
The kid's cool too, so yeah, I want her to stay.
Remember the scene when the guy told her a story about how the “rich girl' (the 2FL)'s cousin visited him and told him they don't match? And when he's about to tell the story of the cousin's visit, they silenced the audio and changed the scene outside of the bank's door.
They intentionally do not want us to hear what it was. The next scene was the 1FL saying, “why did you tell me that?”
Something in that story gave her the idea to take control of the narrative and how to end it.
My guess is this:
* The 2FL doesn't want to break up with him, just like what she's doing with the 1ML.
* The 2FL's cousin, on his third visit, probably talked gave him an idea how to make his cousin (the 2FL) end her delusions of love.
* It was to fake sleeping with someone. Of having an affair.
* Since the 2FL is super wealthy and everything, the 2FL will be forced to leave him because it's a scandal.
* That is probably the story he told the 1FL. So, the 1FL did the same thing.
Q: Why didn't the 1FL just spread a rumour that she and the 1ML slept already?
A: It won't work. The 2FL is heads-over-heels over the 1ML. the 2FL is at that point wherein she wouldn't care if there's a scandal, she's going to have the 1ML for herself, or there's going to be world war 3.
That is the message the 2FL sent to the 1FL when she visited her, and told her she (2FL) will continue to like her (1FL). “I will not back down, eat that sister.”
Also, if she spreads that they slept already, the one who is going to take the blame is the 1ML. For her (1FL) it doesn't matter since she's practically immune to it. She was looked down upon because she didn't graduate, because she's a woman, because she's poor, because this and that. Nothing else will shake her world.
But the 1ML? It will destroy him. He doesn't have an experience in that kind of life where you're the subject of ridicule and all the nasty words said behind your back.
And, there is also the possibility that the 2FL will save the 1ML and force him to marry the 2FL. The problem, the 1ML will forever be indebted to the 2FL, and the scandal will scar him.
Much better that she takes the fall, and let the 2FL have the 1ML without any tarnish on them both, and maybe, just maybe, give them a chance of having a good life together.
So… the 1FL “sacrificed” again, and this time, she sacrificed big time. Her reputation. Her perfect, untarnished record. Her relationships. Suddenly, she's a woman who sleeps with any guy she likes.
As for her relationship with her father. I doubt she did not understand her father after their drinking session. She probably just said that because she still wants her father to pay.
That drinking session served as validation if she will go with her plans of a fake affair or not. And the key was “regret”. When her father explained his regrets, that did her. She made the decision to finish her narrative and close all possibilities of regret. End it now, the way she wants, so no one will regret anything later.
Q: But, she will regret it too, right?
A: More likely not. You see, people who finally understood what “regret” means, rarely regret anything. A person regrets something because (1) they failed to make a decision; or (2) they chose a different path even though they actually wanted the other.
People who understands what “regret” is, know how to stand on their decisions. I am one such person. I have less than 5 regrets in life. (NOTE: I'm only counting from the point I finally understood what “regret” means; I'm not talking about the years of my innocence and foolishness.) Before I make a decision, I take in all the factors and possibilities of such a decision. I also do the same for the other path I wouldn't choose. Then I make a decision and stand on it. Hence, no regrets because I made the decision on my own, 100%.
I think this is the case with the 1FL. She finally understood what "regret" is. And based on her analysis, finishing her narrative is the best way for all people involved.
She probably did not expect the 2ML to punch the other guy, though. ROFL.
BUT, you see, she definitely will not regret her decision, after seeing what the 2ML did. The 2ML finally showed his true colours, and she doesn't like it when guys think they have control over her, or owns her. (Like what happened to 1ML and 1FL in episodes 1 and 2.)
Oooh, I loved that. She showed right there and then that she is taking back control of the narrative. She's going to end it the way she wants everything to end.
She knew he will listen to it, and expected him to call. Once he answered the phone and asked where she is, she just let the waves speak. I LOVE that too! She's totally in control of how things will end.
2. Beach and castle scene.
Once he arrived, she spoke in metaphors. I definitely love that. It was so perfect.
3. 1FL to 1ML: You've changed, Mr. Ha
What I said after their skating rink scene. LOL. He did change. He finally understands. He's no longer full of himself, and knows how to listen.
He understood completely, he knew she was going to leave him alone when she asked him to buy something for her. So he left his coat to her, and he ran and was eager to get back. Because, he finally understands.
But, as expected, she left. He folded his coat there and left. Not surprising at all if you understood the “took a leave and left an iPod” scene.
It was all planned. It's going to end her way.
4. 1ML still tried to change her mind by showing her the castle still is intact
Unfortunately, 1FL's decision was a done deal. She's going to end things her way.
5. The final conclusion of her narrative
She slept with the jerk.
Bravo girl. Bravo girl.
What?
They claim they moved on, but their hatred and jealousy says otherwise.
I've always said this, a person who truly moved on will never feel anything about seeing or hearing about their exes.
The FL, in this show, is a prime example of such a person. She clearly hasn't moved on.
This is a story about the ML and FL. First, it is a story about the FL, tackling her feelings, lying to herself that she “moved on” when clearly she hasn't. Second, it is a story about their relationship. A relationship that has not truly ended even after their divorce. Third, it is a story of the ML, an ML who later regretted having divorced her.
If the FL, in this story, truly moved on, then the show wouldn't exist in the first place. Think of the show as bringing on screen what the majority of people actually feel and do after a [nasty] break-up. They lie to themselves that they've moved on… but they hate seeing their exes. Contradictory.
Which, I am happy to say, that the FL realised in episode 3. She truly has a logical mind to have come to that conclusion fast. She finally admitted she hasn't moved on, that's why she's feeling hatred, anger, and jealousy. She still has feelings for the ML.
That is the first step in truly moving on. Facing the truth and embracing it. You can not move on if you keep on lying to yourself.
Now, it's just a matter of, does she really want to move on? Since it was revealed there the affair was fake, suddenly all her hatred doesn't mean anything. With that out of the way, the only thing left for her to hold on is: “he needs to suffer for faking a divorce when we could've had talked about his issues”. Other than that, there is nothing stopping her from not letting her true feelings go wild.
Don't get angry at the FL, because the majority of people out there are actually like her. I've been in her shoes. I learned from it. And later, I was able to use it to move on quickly when the unfortunate happened again.
Life, love, and relationships.
For me, the character is perfect.
Why?
The custody case was simply a plot device to corner the ML to finally reveal that the “affair” was faked, so he can get a divorce.
Well, that's the technical explanation.
The in-universe explanation is, well, there's the revenge thing, but it is also about winning. In the FL's case, she approached the father with a clear intention of using him, and their custody case, to get back on the ML.
Which is not new. It does happen in real life. There are attorneys who use cases for whatever purpose it will serve them.
I wasn't even surprised when I saw the preview that the judge was angry. No case should suddenly turn personal and out-of-topic. If I am not mistaken, if the attorneys have anything to do with their clients, they are not allowed to represent them, to avoid exactly what just happened. Regardless if it was fake or not.
The “Lying Game” is one of many methods to say that you truly want to say but, for whatever reason, can not say it under normal circumstances. I've seen it used in Filipino, and other ASEAN dramas, but not in CJK dramas.
It's interesting they included it in this show. It fits perfectly too with the 1FL character. Good idea.
Also, I'm not aware female users are defending him. When the show started, everyone was angry at him. O_O