does she get foresight ability? like she can predict some calamity
She probably has those old-world superstitious beliefs which can turn out true in fantasy dramas, plus she made it high up in ranks in the palace so she probably has instincts to detect assassins, traitors, etc. She was very smart and perceptive for the era and that can come in handy in the present too.
The first episode was good! I really like the ML’s voice, but I wished his hair was styled differently lol
Right now he’s a “villain” so he has the classic villain chaebol hairstyle. I’m guessing they’ll give him a softer look in later episodes when he’s a “romantic lead” in the story.
When you get your hands on money you’re not supposed to, DON’T go around flaunting it first thing. Don’t buy a new car, don’t buy flashy new clothes and jewelry. Someone who knows who you are will see you and go tell higher-ups in the gang about your new lavish lifestyle, and they’ll figure out something’s up. Keep living low-key and use the money discreetly, keep indulgences very private.
It happened in real life, the Hwaseong murder case. It's not absurd, it really happend, unfortunately, as @moonchild…
Didn’t one of the victims in the drama literally get killed while sleeping in her house, with her parents right in the next room? Cases like this and the red cap cases (also inspired by the Hwaseong murders) in Through The Darkness show even if women hid in their homes, they weren’t safe.
A few months ago, every actor and director I admire were posting about this film, so I was waiting to be able to watch it. I was finally able to today, and it’s going to stay with me.
Spoilers Below!
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What is a rape victim to do? If they try to live to the fullest and not let their trauma define them, they are assumed to be lying and “faking it”. If they live in the shadows, people pity them and try to get them to “get over it”. People expect rape victims to always be sad and miserable, be broken, and “show their trauma”. If you tell people you are a victim, people gossip, look down on you, and try to “decide if they should believe you”. If you don’t tell people, they assume you must have life easy and don’t take anything seriously and haven’t had any trauma and troubles in life. Adults around the victim can sometimes be no help, as they’d rather turn a blind eye or stay in disbelief than upend their family lives.
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You may have some questions after watching this. I’ll write what I understood.
Significance of the apple: It is likely apples were present at the scene(s) of trauma, or have something to do with the rapist uncle. Regardless, Jooin becoming okay with seeing apples around symbolises her slowly being okay and coming to terms with her trauma and what she experienced.
Why did Go Minsi’s character react that way when the boyfriend showed up? The group that meets up are rape victims who have been through similar trauma and experiences, which makes their bond unique, and the other person or people there know about their trauma and support them. This young boyfriend doesn’t know anything, he’s an outsider, he doesn’t belong there or know about their solidarity, it’s simply unfitting and uncomfortable. It breaks an unspoken code. It may seem like she’s overreacting, but on closer inspection it makes sense.
Who was writing the notes? The “who” isn’t really important here, it could be anyone and that’s the thing. Anyone around could be a victim. They were mean at first, but later the person writing the notes confessed they were a victim too, and Jooin sharing her story gave her or him courage to maybe one day speak up too.
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Question I have:
The little sister at the nursery: I understood Jooin was telling the child to speak up when it hurts given what she went through. But I didn’t fully understand how she was getting hurt. Was she a victim too? Or was it because of Jooin pinching her and telling her to speak up? Was it simply injuries from playing around? Later, the child said she doesn’t have a cold and she’s okay when she did have a cold, it must’ve upset Jooin because she wasn’t expressing her pain, so she pinched her in the nursery. But what about her injuries from before? Did she pinch her at the hospital before too when she saw the broken arm and she said it didn’t hurt but it did?
She’s everywhere these days and I love it! Just watched her in Honour, If Wishes Could Kill, and her short role in Yumi’s Cells. I’m looking forward to seeing more of her in The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier (Park Jihoon) and Study Group 2 (Hwang Minhyun)!
Jenny (Soonrok’s blind date set up by Yumi) actor is Jeon Soyoung. She’s everywhere and I love it! Just watched her in Honour and If Wishes Could Kill. She will be in The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier with Park Jihoon and Study Group 2 with Hwang Minhyun.
Guys any idea by when this drama will be aired ?? I can't wait.
End of 2026 or early 2027. Filming is scheduled to wrap up by August 2026. Keep in mind they’ll need more time than other dramas to do the webtoon style editing, this is why S1 took longer than expected to release.
I binge watched and completed this today, All I want to know is if were having a confirmed second season? 😂
Even if there is one, Netflix is notorious for releasing second seasons 3-4 years after the first. Plus one of the main actors (Baek Sunho) is in military enlistment.
https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2026/05/08/GE4DIMBZHAZWKODCHBRDKNZQGM/
Spoilers Below!
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What is a rape victim to do? If they try to live to the fullest and not let their trauma define them, they are assumed to be lying and “faking it”. If they live in the shadows, people pity them and try to get them to “get over it”. People expect rape victims to always be sad and miserable, be broken, and “show their trauma”. If you tell people you are a victim, people gossip, look down on you, and try to “decide if they should believe you”. If you don’t tell people, they assume you must have life easy and don’t take anything seriously and haven’t had any trauma and troubles in life. Adults around the victim can sometimes be no help, as they’d rather turn a blind eye or stay in disbelief than upend their family lives.
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You may have some questions after watching this. I’ll write what I understood.
Significance of the apple:
It is likely apples were present at the scene(s) of trauma, or have something to do with the rapist uncle. Regardless, Jooin becoming okay with seeing apples around symbolises her slowly being okay and coming to terms with her trauma and what she experienced.
Why did Go Minsi’s character react that way when the boyfriend showed up?
The group that meets up are rape victims who have been through similar trauma and experiences, which makes their bond unique, and the other person or people there know about their trauma and support them. This young boyfriend doesn’t know anything, he’s an outsider, he doesn’t belong there or know about their solidarity, it’s simply unfitting and uncomfortable. It breaks an unspoken code. It may seem like she’s overreacting, but on closer inspection it makes sense.
Who was writing the notes?
The “who” isn’t really important here, it could be anyone and that’s the thing. Anyone around could be a victim. They were mean at first, but later the person writing the notes confessed they were a victim too, and Jooin sharing her story gave her or him courage to maybe one day speak up too.
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Question I have:
The little sister at the nursery:
I understood Jooin was telling the child to speak up when it hurts given what she went through. But I didn’t fully understand how she was getting hurt. Was she a victim too? Or was it because of Jooin pinching her and telling her to speak up? Was it simply injuries from playing around? Later, the child said she doesn’t have a cold and she’s okay when she did have a cold, it must’ve upset Jooin because she wasn’t expressing her pain, so she pinched her in the nursery. But what about her injuries from before? Did she pinch her at the hospital before too when she saw the broken arm and she said it didn’t hurt but it did?