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The characteristics I particularly liked, especially the dynamic between father and son.

When you appreciate the performance of an actor or actress in a series, and you see them again years later, you feel a special emotion.I realise how quickly time passes, and how moving it is to grow old alongside these celebrities who, deep down, are just individuals like us.Time and life always catch up with us in the end. Growing up and seeing people age, regardless of the themes addressed or the era of the drama, evokes a kind of gentle melancholy.It is soothing to see these celebrities without artifice, simply human, in perfect harmony with the plot of the drama.That's exactly how I feel about actor Sung Dong-il's presence in Typhoon Club. He particularly struck me in this episode.Kang Jin-yeong (the father) embodies the typical image of the cold and silent father, the one who works hard to provide for his family. Yet, beyond this distant façade, we sense a genuine affection between Kang Jin-yeong and Tae Pung (the son). Their relationship develops in its own way: through words that are sometimes harsh but laden with meaning, things left unsaid, and above all, gestures that convey a modest tenderness. They care for each other without needing to say so.The words ‘I love you’ are conveyed here with remarkable accuracy, especially for those who have experienced it or are still experiencing it today.This father-son relationship perfectly illustrates the difficulty of expressing one's feelings aloud, often due to past arguments or a lack of bonding within certain families. There is a sense of modesty that develops between oneself and one's parents, making words of love both rare and precious.A beautiful portrayal of family dynamics. Indeed, an event at the end of the episode risks causing pain, as there has been no real exchange between family members about their emotions and frustrations — particularly those of the son, who wants to be seen and recognised by his father.For his part, the father keeps his anxieties and concerns about his professional career, as well as the future of his family, to himself at a time when Korea is on the brink of economic crisis.The on-screen duo of Sung Dong-il and Lee Jun-ho deeply moved me: their performances are both realistic and highly fitting.As for Tae Pung, I admit that his vinyl jacket, blonde highlights and 80s/90s lifestyle scared me a little. Watching the trailer, I was afraid he would be the kind of young man who was full of himself and only concerned with his appearance. But no!He has his feet firmly on the ground; he's a guy who loves life without going overboard. He's not vain, and even though the girl from the other clan is in love with him, he respects her as a person. He never tries to dominate or show off his charisma with women. And I loved that, because the screenwriter chose to portray Tae Pung as a respectable young man, emphasising other qualities that I find much more relevant.Thanks to him, because frankly, I couldn't stand that girl and the other idiot with the stray hair anymore, always looking for trouble for no reason, just to satisfy his ego.I am dying to see how the relationship between Tae Pung and Mi Seon develops, as well as their romantic relationship.I sincerely hope that he will succeed in turning around the family business, the Typhoon Club, and then entrust the running of it to his wife, Mi Seon.Please, I would really like this scenario to come true in order to highlight the power and success of women at the time when the drama takes place, and to overturn the diktats that they were subjected to — and still are today.For Tae Pung, at the end of the drama, I would like him to pursue his passion for horticulture, start a business in this field, and for this interest to accompany him throughout the story.

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They are very cute. Waranted reaction because…

They are very cute. Waranted reaction because root canals hurt. The dentist makes me lowkey halluciate so bad lmao. It is giving fish upon the sky lmao. But more choas and less structure lmao. Before they get nuked i need a staker romance between them becasue Mark, while sexy as a very stalker esque face sometimes. Okay I took like a 4 hour break to make an edit. The plot is kind of lacking but that is like so chill, because it is a good show to put on the background. Awe the shit with him and Gugg I think his name is, is lowkey kind of sad. Wait how the fuck he even know that? TOO REAL, WE ARE GETTING WAY TOO REAL WITH THIS BUSY SHIT. No wonder bro has tramua HE GOT ABANDONED AT THE DAMN DENTIST. Okay, plot kind of picking up. Very real and relatable, expect I love being alone. Wait I love them so much. They are both poor lmao. 9/10 okay bye!

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