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I only find this to be the case with the streamlined 1:1 battles. The ones which are given full coverage are much less predictable.

Maybe this is following the webtoon too closely?

Then he would have had a new nickname. Whatever it was we won't find out now.

Hopefully it's another head-fake misdirect like we got at the end on episode 11. Nobody appreciates being gaslighted, but I'll take it if it means that slap never happened!

Agreed. While everyone who is excited for ST5 really enjoyed ST1, only a fraction of ST1 fans are looking forward to ST5. Cashero may be a welcome alternative.

While both judges are needed to pass a hidden white spoon chef, either alone (or both) may eliminate him from the competition.

Judge Ahn asked returning white spoon chef Kim Do-yoon how long were the noodles cooked (4½ minutes). He then said they were too chewy, implying that they were undercooked.

Is this accurate? He cooked steak over charcoal in S1 (and was eliminated by Judge Ahn.) Did we even see PJH compete in S2?

[Edited to add]: According to Namu.wiki, Chef Park Jeong-hyeon "reappeared in Season 2, but was completely edited out. And like in season 1, it was confirmed that he was eliminated in the 1st round black spoon final." The footnote elaborates, "He appears in passing in the first episode, and there are no scenes where his cooking appears or is evaluated like in season 1 . Virtually a complete edit."

Nowadays, Netflix original dramas can be expected to drop all at once. It's only the dramas which are licensed from—or partnered with—domestic networks which drop piecemeal, after the episodes are broadcast in their host country. (Also, Netflix original reality shows are released in chunks—a few episodes at a time.)

It bugs me how—in every drama with Eggdrop product placement—no one ever takes a proper bite of their sandwich (biting a corner off.) They nibble on the hidden slice of bread, which looks fake as though they are only pretending to eat. If this is supposed to be demure like covering one's mouth while eating, it isn't working.

The FL is not so much a loser as she is an underachiever. She does poorly in interviews which limits her opportunities to prove herself. But when given a chance, she demonstrates her ability to perform well in trying circumstances and actually thrives. We see many instances where she sincerely cares about others and takes actions to help them without thinking of herself. We can blame her willingness to lie on her desperate circumstances. And even though it takes her a while, she eventually does come clean about her perfidy and attempts to set things right. But even as she does so, others who lack such conscience manipulate events and use her situation to their own advantage. I can relate.

She performs my favorite character in Dynamite Kiss. Totally endearing! I hope to see more of her work in the future.

I'll just add that there is a spark of light (first observed & captured in 2016) which is emitted by the ovum at the moment of fertilization. Some interpret this as a spiritual moment where the soul & the physical bond. Chemically, this is known to be a zinc reaction. Either way, it's still amazing!

I did not even notice this, myself, but I respect you for considering MAPs a deal-breaker.

Kids should be protected. Kids cannot consent.

Last years' CCW winner, Napoli Matfia, said on PTCOMR that SJW is too handsome to be a chef! 🤣😂

The Korean Actors' Association (union) would oppose this.

I'm surprised more people aren't showing up here now that it's streaming on Netflix. This series is actually as good as the rating, the reviews, & all the comments below attest.

The writing is stellar and the acting & production are worthy of the script. I can't help but get sucked into the story and characters. But I wished it had ended at the mid-ep14 climax. I had to drop my rating due to the final two episodes..

Bingo!

The ML got revenge on the loan shark/kidnapper/organ harvesters by paying them off with his black card. I seriously doubt he is going to manhandle his father.

MDL exists for fans to discuss dramas. And if people just hated this, most would have simply dropped it and moved on. It is because it is enjoyable but inconsistently-so that people get motivated to discuss & dissect the reasons why.