Ep. 10 Trivia π₯ The zucchini dinner with Grandmother
The vegetable they ate in their bowl of stew is a korean zucchini or in korean "Aehobak" (μ νΈλ°). There is korean saying "μ νΈλ°μ λ§λ λ°κΈ°" (aehobak-e maldduk bakgi) means "Piling on zucchini". It is a metaphorical word for being very mean-spirited or wicked. We watch Yeonsoo's grandmother being angry and saying harsh words to Woong and just want to smack him for not visiting or contact them over than 5 years. But despite that, props to her for still inviting him inside to feed him π΅π».
βοΈ learn korean together with Oreo by watching this drama π
π I actually find it fun reading people's perspective on NJ and Jiwoong. I don't specifically hate or like neither of them. Their narratives are the same, they can't stop the feelings they have, but they can choose what to do with it. NJ is just going straight w her feeling despite the "clear" rejection bcs she trust herself as confident top idol who hardly get ignored. While Jiwoong used to distance himself and never tried to cross the line as he is the closest friend Woong has.
I understand the bad vibe people had for both of them. NJ was such a refreshing character like the beginning of spring. I actually expected NJ's plot to be "first" friend for the leads but she didn't respect Woong's personal space in ep 10 so she started to bug me. She was hiding behind "it is not like I ask you to date me" while she had that intention all along. But I hoped she realized her real goal wasn't to find a crush, she could easily date other yk. She needs a friend figure in life like Jiwoong to Woong, so she could tell someone her real problem. Preview usually mislead the episode and I still hope for her arc into that friend direction. Maybe go out with Yeonsoo and have a drink? π€·π»ββοΈ
Jiwoong on other hand had a complex emotion like a fall season, he knew both leads deep feeling for each other. He kept hinting Woong to tell his feeling, but Woong avoided it. Jiwoong was always the one who told his problem, but Woong never told his. Deep inside, he wanted to support Woong but also tried befriend with Yeonsoo as he never did before. Some people here seem to miss what Jiwoong had done for both leads. He was the one who reunite them, stayed with Woong after Nu-a arc, told Woong to apologize and asked him to go to Izakaya so he could have proper conversation, probably the one who told Woong that Yeonsoo lived in her old home, brought them to a trip (so they could kiss lmao), etc. Yes, he was questionable sometimes, but that was the purpose of his character, a person who sided with both main characters.
Personal rant : even with debatable action that both NJ and Jiwoong did, I am actually more annoyed with Woong LOL uri chingu halkka?? oh let me smack ur head once
Jujube & Tree Trivia π²π° Let's start oreo times! ππ»ββοΈ
Last week, I shared korean phrase about Autumn Mackerel, daughter-mother in law story and how they are connected with Yeonsoo and Woong's mother relationship. Next week, I am sure we will get Woong, the (grand)son in law arc. Remember when Yeonsoo brought Jujube tea to comfort Woong's lack of sleep? In next week preview, we watch Yeonsoo bringing a bag of Jujube again. Tonight, I will be sharing a korean folk story with Jujube Tree, titled "Three Lies" (κ±°μ§λ§ μΈ λ§λ) about an official who wanted and found a son-in-law who was a competent liar. I posted more details about the folk story on my feed as it is kinda long. https://mydramalist.com/profile/o_reo123/feeds/dK6OvSB
The corelation here would be Woong & Yeonsoo's grandma narrative. Woong always answered the what if question Yeonsoo asked, but he didn't keep a thousand option he promised to always be there for Yeonsoo. The summer and winter event also explained Yeonsoo & Woong's overcome breakup. For Grandma, Woong was someone who made her daughter cry, but she still accepted his "lies" under the name of "friend" by inviting him for dinner. What about the next one? In the tale, the third lie was about money and I assumed it is about the debt reason behind the breakup. I did wonder if Yeonsoo wouldn't be able to tell it directly to Woong, so Grandma would come to the picture and explain it as she thought she somehow was in the fault.
Last about the jujube tree symbolism. Jujube trees are hundred times worse than a rose bush, it has a massive wicked thorns. The emotional barrier of Yeonsoo is like that of Jujube tree, Yeonsoo builds layers of walls and thorns to defend herself and to hide her soft side. How about the difference Yeonsoo & Woong look at the tree? In manhwa, Yeonsoo told why she lived harder than others. For her, it was her way to get option to choose from. A tree was a symbol of hope for her, she thought running hard was for all the branches and possible choice for her future. While Woong on the other hand, saw tree as peaceful place. He was already thankful for life, he never had the greed, and for that he just wanted to live to his heart's content in comfort under the shade of tree.
I have so much fun reading about the tale and analyze what the writer wanted to tell through this Jujube hint. That is it for tonight's trivia. Once again, I hope you don't get bored with my story time. Please look forward for my future cultural aspect talk in korean drama. π
rewatching ep 10, these hint in dialogue just got me cry ( β₯Οβ₯ ) when jiwoong told yeonsoo to take a cab, woong brought her out from the home first and told her to take a bus before late. it must be because he knows yeonsoo used to ride on bus bcs she hardly had money for taxi fare. he even still remember the bus number huft... anyway i hope he gets to eat the fried chicken w yeonsoo next time w zucchini as side dish ππ₯
the comment section in past weeks always stressed me out too, especially there was some user who came to leave…
Yeap as you should! Now i just find it funny that some people love to fault-finding the characters and stories they watched. I have never seen these type of nitpicking in korean forum and they have better understanding for the drama. I wish we all have those kind of fun ride together instead :')
im always on your side of opinion βοΈ let's wait under the umbrella and see the beautiful rainbow this drama…
I have started taking those "pills" this week. Sometimes when the other side wouldn't hear our explanation, it is better to give up. It is not worth our time to dwell on those people's negative thought. Let's put ourself first as people who want to enjoy the show in peace. βοΈ
busy with school and the comment section and previews are stressing me out
the comment section in past weeks always stressed me out too, especially there was some user who came to leave hateful comment every week. so i have started blocking people who only have negative thought and missed the message of this drama, at least until this show ends. Now all that I could see here are open mind and heartwarming discussion π
Everything you said above, thank you for mentioning every little details of their growth π― Also if i may mention,…
I agree they haven't "completely" realized each other change, though they show it gradually each episode. Which their way to fully understanding like you said, the ride for next plot in this emotional journey.
Thank you for your share of view too π It is so fun to discuss these things with open heart and mind. I really appreciate every words you stated above.
This show always hits me, every character resonated me in different way, and the growth they have is also growing in me. All the characters are personally like a mirror of myself. Growing up in similiar background like Yeonsoo, having a job in art & design field like Woong, and hiding true feeling for years like Jiwoong.
Though out of all them, I am connected with Yeonsoo the most. I have 180 difference personality from her, but her way of putting up the walls and crying behind the running waters matching to my way of emotion barrier. I have always supported her since first day and I always want to hug her when she was self-blaming for something she didn't want to do. She has done so much for people closest to her. She changed Woong to better way and protected her grandma at all cost. "You have worked hard" is what I want to tell her. I hope she soon prioritize herself first before anyone else and take a rest.
Anyway I must say, i love these β¨developmentβ¨. Time to talk face to face, unveil all the hidden pain you both have burried deep in your heart, and yes be the closest "friend" of each other for life, Woong Yeonsoo. :)
JW describes CW as a character that what unlocked through YS. In one of the episodes JW describes CW as one who…
Everything you said above, thank you for mentioning every little details of their growth π― Also if i may mention, while Yeonsoo did make Choi Woong to step out of his comfort zone to the better way. Woong on the other hand unlocked Yeonsoo's door to open up to other people. She used to be ignorant to others ( in comparison, like Mr. Jang ), but after her meeting with Woong again, she started taking care of her junior at work and confronted the problem of "sympathize" between her client. Woong finally noticed that Yeonsoo didn't show her "hidden" self to himself only. In ep 10, he was taken aback when he saw a clip of her having fun with Jiwoong. Since the start, Yeonsoo has always noticed the change in Woong, while he failed to see her differences. There comes the realization in him for future episode. Anyway I must say, i love these β¨developmentβ¨.
I think NJ is a bit manipulative. Itβs like she intentionally feeding the media and netizens gossips about herself…
Also when Choi Woong rejected NJ politely and she said "why are you so serious, you make me feel embarassed" while she actually had hidden intention to date him ... she didn't want to accept her pride as top idol getting crushed π€¦π»ββοΈ
she was refreshing and likeable character but now she started getting on my nerves this ep ..
I love ep 10 so much, the bonding scenes between the characters are so heartwarming to me, from Solyi and Yeonsoo…
If we get to see Yeonsoo's cells (reff to Yumi's cells lol), when she broke up, her top rank priorities list must be 1. Grandma 2. Debt 3. Stable Job ... but she is now living more comfortable life, so I hope soon she puts herself in the top rank first before anyone else. I just want to hug her everytime I saw her crying and self-blaming :')
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The vegetable they ate in their bowl of stew is a korean zucchini or in korean "Aehobak" (μ νΈλ°). There is korean saying "μ νΈλ°μ λ§λ λ°κΈ°" (aehobak-e maldduk bakgi) means "Piling on zucchini". It is a metaphorical word for being very mean-spirited or wicked. We watch Yeonsoo's grandmother being angry and saying harsh words to Woong and just want to smack him for not visiting or contact them over than 5 years. But despite that, props to her for still inviting him inside to feed him π΅π».
βοΈ learn korean together with Oreo by watching this drama π
I understand the bad vibe people had for both of them. NJ was such a refreshing character like the beginning of spring. I actually expected NJ's plot to be "first" friend for the leads but she didn't respect Woong's personal space in ep 10 so she started to bug me. She was hiding behind "it is not like I ask you to date me" while she had that intention all along. But I hoped she realized her real goal wasn't to find a crush, she could easily date other yk. She needs a friend figure in life like Jiwoong to Woong, so she could tell someone her real problem. Preview usually mislead the episode and I still hope for her arc into that friend direction. Maybe go out with Yeonsoo and have a drink? π€·π»ββοΈ
Jiwoong on other hand had a complex emotion like a fall season, he knew both leads deep feeling for each other. He kept hinting Woong to tell his feeling, but Woong avoided it. Jiwoong was always the one who told his problem, but Woong never told his. Deep inside, he wanted to support Woong but also tried befriend with Yeonsoo as he never did before. Some people here seem to miss what Jiwoong had done for both leads. He was the one who reunite them, stayed with Woong after Nu-a arc, told Woong to apologize and asked him to go to Izakaya so he could have proper conversation, probably the one who told Woong that Yeonsoo lived in her old home, brought them to a trip (so they could kiss lmao), etc. Yes, he was questionable sometimes, but that was the purpose of his character, a person who sided with both main characters.
Personal rant : even with debatable action that both NJ and Jiwoong did, I am actually more annoyed with Woong LOL uri chingu halkka?? oh let me smack ur head once
Last week, I shared korean phrase about Autumn Mackerel, daughter-mother in law story and how they are connected with Yeonsoo and Woong's mother relationship. Next week, I am sure we will get Woong, the (grand)son in law arc. Remember when Yeonsoo brought Jujube tea to comfort Woong's lack of sleep? In next week preview, we watch Yeonsoo bringing a bag of Jujube again. Tonight, I will be sharing a korean folk story with Jujube Tree, titled "Three Lies" (κ±°μ§λ§ μΈ λ§λ) about an official who wanted and found a son-in-law who was a competent liar. I posted more details about the folk story on my feed as it is kinda long.
https://mydramalist.com/profile/o_reo123/feeds/dK6OvSB
The corelation here would be Woong & Yeonsoo's grandma narrative. Woong always answered the what if question Yeonsoo asked, but he didn't keep a thousand option he promised to always be there for Yeonsoo. The summer and winter event also explained Yeonsoo & Woong's overcome breakup. For Grandma, Woong was someone who made her daughter cry, but she still accepted his "lies" under the name of "friend" by inviting him for dinner. What about the next one? In the tale, the third lie was about money and I assumed it is about the debt reason behind the breakup. I did wonder if Yeonsoo wouldn't be able to tell it directly to Woong, so Grandma would come to the picture and explain it as she thought she somehow was in the fault.
Last about the jujube tree symbolism. Jujube trees are hundred times worse than a rose bush, it has a massive wicked thorns. The emotional barrier of Yeonsoo is like that of Jujube tree, Yeonsoo builds layers of walls and thorns to defend herself and to hide her soft side. How about the difference Yeonsoo & Woong look at the tree? In manhwa, Yeonsoo told why she lived harder than others. For her, it was her way to get option to choose from. A tree was a symbol of hope for her, she thought running hard was for all the branches and possible choice for her future. While Woong on the other hand, saw tree as peaceful place. He was already thankful for life, he never had the greed, and for that he just wanted to live to his heart's content in comfort under the shade of tree.
I have so much fun reading about the tale and analyze what the writer wanted to tell through this Jujube hint. That is it for tonight's trivia. Once again, I hope you don't get bored with my story time. Please look forward for my future cultural aspect talk in korean drama. π
when jiwoong told yeonsoo to take a cab, woong brought her out from the home first and told her to take a bus before late. it must be because he knows yeonsoo used to ride on bus bcs she hardly had money for taxi fare. he even still remember the bus number huft... anyway i hope he gets to eat the fried chicken w yeonsoo next time w zucchini as side dish ππ₯
Thank you for your share of view too π It is so fun to discuss these things with open heart and mind. I really appreciate every words you stated above.
Though out of all them, I am connected with Yeonsoo the most. I have 180 difference personality from her, but her way of putting up the walls and crying behind the running waters matching to my way of emotion barrier. I have always supported her since first day and I always want to hug her when she was self-blaming for something she didn't want to do. She has done so much for people closest to her. She changed Woong to better way and protected her grandma at all cost. "You have worked hard" is what I want to tell her. I hope she soon prioritize herself first before anyone else and take a rest.
Anyway I must say, i love these β¨developmentβ¨. Time to talk face to face, unveil all the hidden pain you both have burried deep in your heart, and yes be the closest "friend" of each other for life, Woong Yeonsoo. :)
she was refreshing and likeable character but now she started getting on my nerves this ep ..