#lawyer baek hyun woo

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Episode 6 Queen of Tears BaekHong recap

Scene: Ramen and chill

After the emotional kiss they served to us, we finally saw a definite shift in their relationship. We can finally see them moving forward together, hand in hand. But Hyun Woo’s betrayal will be exposed, because YES found his divorce paper, we knew their happiness will be short and their suffering will continue. They are having ramen as a dinner and we saw that Hae In is already losing hope after being rejected by the cancer centre and she is already prepared to face her death. During her talk, if you look at Hyun Woo's expression it is exactly what I previously thought about him. He was not ready to face the reality, which is why he denies his feelings for her. He could no longer accept the fact that Hae In is dying, he knows now that he really can’t live without her. Before, he was hoping for her death, but now he is desperately hoping for a miracle to happen so that Hae In could live. He loves her. Hae In revealed to Hyun Woo about her will that she wrote before they got married. She wrote it because she wanted to marry him and her mother won’t give her blessings without the will. Once again, Hae In proves that she has always been sincere with her love for Hyun Woo, and Hyun Woo only realising it now. He probably felt stupid and pathetic for believing in Grace’s lie and doubting Hae In. He felt the weight of his previous actions and felt guilty for them, he makes her believe that he loves her when he was not and for making her trust him that he is the only one that will stay by her side and protect her. My heart just ached so much for them during this scene, because after the revelation of the divorce paper, all the things that he said to her during this moment were overshadowed by the effect of his divorce paper. Hae In will no longer remembers this moment after that because his betrayal left a big impact on her.

After so long, they are finally using the same bedroom again and this time they both wanted it. They are ready to mend their marriage life that has been overdue for too long. But, (sigh… why does things never work smoothly for these idiots) Hae In is hesitant and she feels that it is too awkward and early to take things further. So they start with small talk about everyday life. Hae In mentions Yena which was involved in a minor car accident a few days ago and her husband that insisted on her signing inheritance paper before anything happened. Hae In said to Hyun Woo that she is fortunate to have him as her husband and there is no other guy like him. Not knowing that Hyun Woo was plotting behind her back and now facing the guilt for lying to her and pretending to be worried for her.

He has finally FINALLY come back to his senses and our sweet Baek Hyun Woo has returned! He knows for sure now that no matter what happens in the future, he won’t leave her and he is sincerely praying that Hae In will be able to recover from her cancer. They are making small steps to mend their broken marriage by spending time together in Germany. Germany really holds the key to their marriage (and will also bring them misery). A very short recap to when Hyun Woo was meeting with the doctor, there is a very short moment where the scene shows Hyun Woo clasping his hands when the doctor agrees to try another procedure to increase Hae In’s white blood cells. While his face and voice did not even falter for a bit, it seems that it was probably the last resort to appeal to the doctor. He couldn't afford the doctor to reject them and when the doctor finally gave them the chance, he was relieved. A competent lawyer with a very good argument at that point was actually not confident and nervous. He was scared that there was nothing they could do for Hae In.

Scene: Strolling around Germany

Oblivious to the ruckus that happened back home, they spend their day exploring Germany just like how they did during their honeymoon. It started with them waiting for a train and Hyun Woo being the centre of attention again. That face card never declined apparently. Seeing them fight about petty things is the peak romcom we finally get from this series. Hae In’s jealousy of her perfect husband with a lot of admirers and Hyun Woo’ jealousy for Hae In’s first love (himself). The romcom is finally romcom-ing. They went to find their lock at the bridge but failed, walking around the day market aimlessly, just talking and eating together. When Hae In bought the four-leaf clover, it is obvious that she is holding onto any hopes that come her way. Hyun Woo noticed that and his expression darkened. He was not expecting Hae In to actually believe in the words that the salesman was saying, but he knows that she probably felt insecure and not confident to recover from her illness. They went back to the hospital for Hae In to receive her injection and she was baffled at the fact that her weight increased by 3kg. But this time, she looks brighter than the first time she arrived at the hospital alone. Because this time she has Baek Hyun Woo by her side. On her way to the treatment room, Hae In’s symptoms appear and this time she sees her dead older brother. Hyun Woo frantically ran outside when the nurse told him that she was seen leaving the hospital grounds from the CCTV. They share a deep talk about her disappearance and the reason behind her brother’s death. The talk made him understand her better and actually build a stronger foundation of his newfound love for her. They need to communicate more to understand each other and it won’t be until in later episode where they realise how bad they were at communicating to each other.

Scene: A big storm is coming

Hae In needed all the luck in this world and his husband is on the run to get them all for her. Can we just admire for a few seconds there, how fast he is running and how good he is at running. Man, so damn good looking at doing the most basic thing (but is anything ever basic when you’re THE Kim Soo Hyun). Back at home, everyone is furious due to his divorce paper and accusing Hyun Woo of whistle blowing. This family is so stupid no one can save them anymore. Once again we noticed how detailed-oriented Hyun Woo is. He is actually able to find their lock because he remembers the position of the cathedral when they put it there 3 years ago. Sad BGM is on, and we know our hearts will be crushed with them. They’re on the opposite side of the road when she switches on her phone (whyyyy) and finds out his divorce papers from her mom. Fuuuuuuuuuuuu…..

Summary:

Silence for the pain that they (we) need to endure for the upcoming episodes. Sigh… their happiness and our happiness is too short-lived. Baek-Hong war will start and it’s time for Hyun Woo to receive his karma for wishing for his wife’s death. He will pay for it and HARD at that.

[snowdrop-yoongi]

my favorite thing about baek hyun-woo's portrayal is that he isn't even a loser. he's an incredibly cool and competent lawyer who also happens to act like a loser

[iris-sistibly]

My final take on Queen of Tears? It was a one hell of a fucking journey + Thoughts on the finale

[Warning: Long-ass post ahead]

Queen of Tears released its final episode last Sunday, April 28. The show made history as it became tvN’s most watched drama, surpassing the 2019 hit Crash Landing on You. Park Ji-eun was the writer for both shows.

The story is about a couple who underwent a crisis in their third year of marriage. However, a significant event will not only change their lives but also pave the way for them to rediscover their love for each other. 

I personally got hooked into this show for three reasons:

First, the plot: Marriage tropes in a lot of dramas are usually about infidelity, toxic and abusive relationships that end in a nasty divorce. It happens in real life sadly, but I appreciate the fact that Park Ji-eun took a different route and gave us another realistic side of marriage. A couple who once had this warm, passionate love for each other became cold and distant over time because of one tragic event that left them wounded and broken. There were also other factors that added salt to the wound which caused them to drift further from one another. I’m not gonna go into details because I have already discussed this in earlier episodes. However, I love that there were a couple of flashbacks that tells the viewers of how their love story began, plus some extra bits and pieces in the epilogue that were either related to Hyun-woo and Hae-in’s past, or a particular scene in the current episode that was told from either of the character’s point of view. 

Switching from light and funny scenes to a more intense one then back to swoon-worthy moments and then the last thing you knew you were bawling your eyes out because of the heartbreaking scenes felt like a roller coaster ride, needless to say I was always on edge and I sometimes had to pause in the middle of the episode so I could breathe. That’s how intense the emotions were in this show. Like I have said before, this is not a rom-com but more like a heavy drama with a couple of light and funny scenes.

But the part in this story that appealed to me the most is that it will make you question, how much love can someone truly give? How far can you go to be with the person you love? And when everything seems black and white, would you be willing to stay? Or walk away? 

Second, the characters: Immediately, I was drawn to Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in. Usually in KDramas, it’s always the male lead who is cool, cold, nonchalant and rich af and the girl is the bubbly, cutesy-cutesy, overly dramatic, and broke. I absolutely LOVE the role reversal. Hae-in is the cool and badass wife while Hyun-woo is the cute, dramatic hubby and together, they make an ✨iconic couple✨. But on a more serious note, a lot of characters nowadays are into the red light/green light spectrum and don’t get me wrong, I love it. Who doesn’t love a green light character right? But again, Park Ji-eun wrote them in such a way that you wouldn’t perceive them as this ultra-perfect, no flaw character, but they aren’t toxic either (except for the main villains of course). A lot of the characters in the show have a good and flawed side, and I love it because that’s what makes them human, they are multi-layered which makes them complex, but at the same time, they were written in such a way that the viewers could have a deeper understanding of the characters, and even relate to them in some ways. 

Again with the exception of the villains, the character developments were so good. Witnessing this whole-ass process of them being flawed and broken characters to becoming the best versions of themselves were just the best.  

Third, the cast: Ah, I can go on and on about how every actor in this show was absolutely amazing! Again, Kim Soo-hyun has proven why he is Korea’s highest paid actor. I love that he can switch from this handsome, smart, and sexy lawyer, to a super cute, loving hubby, and then a man who would fight for his woman no matter what it takes. BITCH! The acting range of this guy is fucking LIMITLESS! As for Kim Ji-won, this is by far her best acting performance in my opinion. Hong Hae-in was such a difficult character to portray, but I love how she was able to effortlessly deliver Hae-in’s stoic, nonchalant exterior and when you look into her eyes you’ll see that vulnerable part of her that no one else except [her husband] sees. 

SooWon’s chemistry on the other hand is GOD-TIER! They were born to play Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in. Whether it’s a funny, romantic, or heavy scene, they nailed it to perfection! These two are the most married couple I have seen in a show. I feel sad that I’m not gonna see them together on-screen for sometime but I am hoping that they’d be able to work together again in the future. Although my delulu self is manifesting for them to be together irl 😂🤧

Park Sung-hoon, I have said before that he is so good at playing a villain. But I hope he gets to show his ability to portray a nice guy in the future, I need a break from him playing evil. 

Kwak Dong-yeon and Lee Joo-bin’s performances as the second couple deserve to be applauded as well. Despite their characters going through crazy shit, I love that they were able to deliver it on a lighter, heartwarming note in contrast to SoWoon’s heavier scenes.

Special mentions to the following 🗣️:

The Official Playlist of the Show- When I tell you that I have listened to every song in this playlist, I really mean it. I don’t understand the language, but everytime I hear a song from QOT, I can instantly imagine a particular scene from the show, that’s how magical it is. My most replayed song is The Reasons of my Smiles by BSS, but I also love Heize’s Hold me back, and the song that makes me the most emotional: Love you with all my heart by Crush. 

The cinematography: I’m not gonna go into details about the technicalities, but everything was perfectly shot, especially the scenes in Germany–it was dreamy, romantic, and beautiful. 

The crew members who worked behind the camera also need to be praised for the hard work, effort, and dedication they’ve put into making this show. 

There are things however about the show that I didn’t personally like or I think they could have done better. Here’s the link of why I think the storyline isn’t as good as I thought it would be: 

The final episode didn’t turn out the way I hoped it would be, although there were some parts of it that were really good like:

📍 Cheon Da-hye and Grace choosing to take accountability for their past actions (also Grace being the key player in bringing Mo Seul-hee down was the cherry on top) and has been given another chance to live honestly was one of the best character redemptions. 

📍The Hong family reclaiming what’s rightfully theirs, that was such a powerful scene.

📍Hyun-woo and Hae-in looking at each other after Mo Seul-hee was proven guilty for killing Hong Man-dae and all the other bullshits she did to Queens and the Hong family, as if saying, “It’s finally over,” and they did it together was so power couple coded. 

📍Aunt Beom-ja and husband #4 [really] taking their time to get to know each other…like literally. Her facial expression when Yeong-seong kissed her on the cheek instead of the lips like she was expecting was GOLD.

📍Mama and Papa Hong choosing a simpler and quieter life and hanging out with their besties (Mama and Papa Baek).

📍The family portrait of the Hong and Baek family 🥹

📍Hyun-woo and Hae-in taking their time to rebuild their relationship, then goes on to get married and have a baby, then visiting Germany every so often was the most heartwarming scene. 

📍I would say that the ending was a bittersweet one. Hae-in’s premonition came true, she died first and Hyun-woo never failed to visit her grave, and then eventually reuniting was one of the most realistic endings in a Kdrama. They lived a good life, they built a family, grew old together and reunited in the afterlife was beautiful but there was a certain ache in that part, perhaps a reminder that no matter how painful it gets, there is always a silver lining, and if you’re meant to be, you’re meant to be.

However, in addition to my linked post:

📍The first half of the story started really strong, but it dwindled the moment they added all of these ridiculous subplots. One Tumblr user commented that Hyun-woo and Hae-in’s marriage had enough issues as far as drama is concerned and I couldn’t agree more. 

📍I get that Mo Seul-hee is a shitty person but I don’t even know why she chose to prey on Hong Man-dae of all people. She could have done the same to other wealthy families (I mean he’s not the only gullible man out there with tons of money), but the question is, what did the Hong family do to her? Surely, there must have been a deeper meaning than just wanting money but alas, it's a question we'll probably never get an answer too.

📍The good thing is that we now fully understand why Yoon Eun-seong acted the way he did. He has mommy issues, abandonment issues, anger issues, etc. My prediction about him dying in the finale was correct, but there was no character redemption for him thus I don’t see the point on why they had to extend his Hae-in obsession arc towards the end. Take out all the irrelevant subplots, and the story still would have worked.

📍One of my biggest frustrations in the show was the fact that they only addressed BaekHong’s miscarriage after Hae-in lost her memories when they could have done that in the earlier episode (the scene where Hyun-woo and Hae-in had a heart-to-heart conversation about their failed marriage), it’s like the writer forgot about that part–which by the way was such a crucial part then she just inserted this scene somewhere in the finale. 

📍I was also disappointed that Hae-in's mom wasn't the one who comforted her during that scene where Hyun-woo was undergoing surgery after getting shot. It would have been such a perfect opportunity to heal their relationship. Also, I would have appreciated it if Mama Hong was the one who personally apologized to Hyun-woo for being harsh towards him.

📍I know I said that the ending was a more realistic one, but babes we were ROBBED! I would have loved to see a BaekHong wedding part 2, their pregnancy journey and moments with baby Soo-bin but alas, we were deprived of that too. As much as I find the finale realistic, I wouldn’t say that I was satisfied either.

📍I just remembered this now, but Papa Hong's and Aunt Beom-ja's other sibling could have actually contributed to ending the villain arc. He could have made moves to unravel Seul-hee and Eun-seong's crap, but idk writer-nim just placed him there just because 🤷.

Overall, do I think that this show is over hyped? Storywise, yes. As far as the actors’ performances go, they deserve it. 

Is the show worth watching? I’d say it’s worth checking out if you’re someone who likes heavy, intense dramas. If not, avoid this. Again, this is not a light rom-com. 

Would I rewatch? For BaekHong, yes but I’ll skip the irrelevant parts.

Ratings:

Performance: 100/10

OST: 10/10

Cinematography, Editing, etc.: 10/10

Story-telling: 6/10

[world-smitten]

uneasiness is the word for Queen of Tears. This show makes me uneasy. I felt it in the first episodes where a group of men lament having to cook for the Hong's family memorial service (cooking! horror!), I felt it when Soo-cheol opened his big mouth to call Africa barbaric, and I'm still feeling it 6 eps in while Hae-in cavorts around Germany with her lousy husband.

I haven't dropped the show yet because I find it entertaining, and I have no self-discipline. What I like: Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in. The ensemble cast is big and probably expensive, but the money is paying off. They're all individually strong performers, and they work off each other expertly. I like the Hong family, and I like their soon-to-be usurpers. I like how the camera moves - I like how funny the writing can be. I love the soundtrack. Hae-in's fake illness is one of the more compelling fake illnesses in k-dramas. I think everything around her character is sharply drawn, and most of that lies in Kim Ji-won's performance, who knows exactly how to ride that fine line of irony and earnestness. She knows Hae-in is out of touch and vain, and plays those moment with subtle self-riducule, but she also acknowledges that Hae-in is trying, if not necessarily successfully, to be a better person.

Her husband though - lol. Baek Hyun-woo starts out as someone with a degree of responsibility and morality that his in-laws severely lack. Much of the first episodes is playing up his alienation as a decent, modest middle-class lawyer who marries Hae-in, a woman from a vastly rich family, and learns quickly that the companionship and support he thought he'd receive from her isn't there. He decides to get a divorce after he finds out that his wife didn't put him in her will - the last straw, and ultimate proof that she no longer loves him. Fair enough, thought I. Then he finds out his wife is dying. His reaction: stash away the divorce papers and lover her up so bad she'll fall for him again and put him in her will. Okay...interesting! thought I. It was a refreshing turn in his character, having our nice lead be as self-interested and petty as the in-laws he looked down on. And at that point, the writing was vaguely, vaguely aware that he was a prick for it. But it also gave him an out - see, it wasn't really Hyun-woo's idea, but his friend's, whispering in his ear like Lady Macbeth to topple the faithful King Duncan, so y'know, this conniving isn't really Soo-hyun's nature. He's definitely not that kind of guy.

The funny thing is that Hyun-woo's selfishness is the only believable thing about him. Early on, it's hammered in that working for this family is eating up at his sense of justice, but there's no underlying reason or conviction as to why or where he has this sense of justic from. I can believe more that he is a deeply materialistic man, who says the "moral" thing, but ultimatley still cares about status and money and reputation. After all, the moral compromises he regretted making for his in-laws no longer mattered when he was busy chasing Hae-in's bag lol. And like his ethics, his love for Hae-in feels similarly hollow - when he starts to see her through sun-lit filters and flares with ballads in the back, it all reads like artifice attempting to simulate a sincere falling-back-in-love, and I don't buy it. I don't believe that he's a good man, and I don't believe that he loves Hae-in. I cannot believe that people were harassing Kim Sae-ron, a real woman with a real connection to Kim Soo-hyun, over this pairing. Stand up.

In fact, this show is a lot like Hyun-woo - hollow, saying the "right" things re: wealth, but meaning nothing. The villains are grasping class upstarts. The chaebol family are so dysfunctional and bumbling that they become like children, pitiable and endearing. There's a show in here that's brilliant, and I keep seeing flashes of it because I've seen it in other brilliant shows. An upwardly mobile lawyer marries into a conglomerate, and their corruption chews him up and spits him out - Stranger. A chaebol family whose stupidity and pettiness is genuinely disturbing and suffocating - Secret Love Affair. And if you want to ogle and jeer at rich people, then Mine is as indulgent, as excessive, as voyeuristic (bordering on exploitative) as QOT while still having a moral spine. Of course, those shows had very different writers, different aims and tonal registers to Queen of Tears, which is first and foremost a brassy, sweeping crowdpleaser. But QOT wants us to take it seriously - it wants us to at least believe in the romance that it's selling. And well...I don't know if I can manage that. Personally, I'd have cut Hyun-woo out all together, make Eun-sung/Hae-in and Soo-cheol/Da-hye the main pairings (while keeping Eun-sung and Da-hye as two-faced as they already are), and have the messiness of the plot spill out from that.

I think this is all a sign to watch My Liberation Notes again.

[solitudeandseclusion]

for someone as smart as yoon eun-sung, he's being so dense about the safe in baek hyun-woo's room. he's a lawyer, he could have documents to protect. stop being stupid.

[seouldramaspot]

Queen of Tears: A Compelling Dive into Love and Crisis

"Queen of Tears" (Korean: 눈물의 여왕) is a 2024 South Korean television series that captivates audiences with its intricate portrayal of a married couple navigating a tumultuous crisis. Written by the acclaimed Park Ji-eun and co-directed by Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won, the series stars the powerhouse duo Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won. Airing on tvN from March 9 to April 28, 2024, and available for streaming on TVING and Netflix in selected regions, this drama has not only captured hearts but also shattered viewership records.

The narrative centers on Hong Hae-in, a third-generation chaebol heiress, and Baek Hyun-woo, a lawyer from a rural background. The series delves into their complex relationship, highlighting the challenges and rekindling of their love after three years of marriage. This emotional rollercoaster is set against the backdrop of the Queens Group's corporate world and the humble rural village of Yongdu-ri.

Cast: The cast of "Queen of Tears" brings the story to life with their compelling performances:

Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo, a lawyer and Hae-in's devoted husband.

Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in, the ambitious CEO of Queens Department Store.

Park Sung-hoon as Yoon Eun-sung, a savvy investor and Hae-in's university acquaintance.

Kwak Dong-yeon as Hong Soo-cheol, Hae-in's younger brother and CEO of Queens Mart.

Lee Joo-bin as Cheon Da-hye, Soo-cheol's wife.

Supporting roles feature a robust ensemble, including Kim Kap-soo, Lee Mi-sook, and Jung Jin-young, enhancing the series' depth with their stellar portrayals of Hae-in's and Hyun-woo's families.

Park Ji-eun, after the monumental success of "Crash Landing on You," returns with a gripping storyline in "Queen of Tears." The series, co-produced by Studio Dragon, Culture Depot, and Showrunners, underwent meticulous preparation. The first script reading was conducted in March 2023, and filming spanned several months, capturing the scenic beauty of South Korea and Germany. With a hefty budget of ₩56 billion (US$48.95 million), the production quality is top-notch, boasting exquisite cinematography and elaborate sets.

The original soundtrack, curated by music director Nam Hye-seung, is a melodic journey that complements the series' emotional tone. Featuring artists like BSS, 10cm, Heize, and Crush, the OST has struck a chord with fans. Notably, Kim Soo-hyun lends his voice for the first time in a decade, adding a personal touch to the series' musical landscape.

"Queen of Tears" has been a ratings juggernaut, achieving a nationwide rating of 24.850% for its finale, making it the highest-rated series in tvN's history and the third highest-rated series in Korean cable television. Critics and audiences alike have lauded the series for its engaging storyline and stellar performances. Forbes highlighted its unique approach of starting with "happily ever after" and then exploring the complexities of maintaining it. NME's Tanu I. Raj praised it as a "whirlwind office romance" with a comic undertone, awarding it 3 out of 5 stars.

The series' global appeal is evident from its performance on Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category, where it ranked seventh shortly after release. With 373.2 million hours watched over its broadcast run, "Queen of Tears" has left an indelible mark on viewers worldwide.

"Queen of Tears" is a masterful blend of romance, drama, and corporate intrigue, underscored by exceptional performances and a captivating soundtrack. It stands as a testament to the creative prowess of its makers and the enduring appeal of K-dramas on a global stage. Whether you're a long-time fan of Korean dramas or a newcomer, "Queen of Tears" is a must-watch that promises to take you on an unforgettable emotional journey.

Honest comment:

For me when I watch it I know it will be a success since the chosen cast for the series is one of the great actors and actresses they done their part amazing and it touch people's hearts and for me some parts are predictable but it is still a masterpiece a story of people in a marriage it is so relatable to others who are married and they capture all the married people and the teens imagination of having a great husband for them in the future. Story is great I love it and it is worth to watch all of it was a mixed emotions and I can't spoil it so watch it!!

[brainless-out-imkd]

Miss Savage

Drama : Miss Savage

Director : Baek Seung Ryong

Screenwriter : Baek Sun Woo, In Ji Hye

Genre : Psychological, Romance, Comedy, Mature

Network : tvN

Episodes : 12

Runtime : Monday & Tuesday

Seo Soo Ahn (Han Ji Hyun) is from an indecently wealthy family. She is resourceful, bright as well as an excellent liar who enjoys dramatic fun. She gets released from prison after a three years sentence thanks to her father’s power. Seo Soo Ahn returns to society under the control of a probation officer, Lee Ye Seung.

Lee Ye Seung (Lee Jae Wook) is a young probation officer. Although he is polite and hardworking, he is actually indifferent to people. His family is modest however they are all celebrities within the law field. Both his parents are famous retired judges while his older siblings are star prosecutors and lawyers. As the youngest and least talented child, Ye Seung struggles to find his own place and worth.

Seo Soo Ahn finds work at a strange laundromat operated by an eccentric lady whom everyone calls Macao (Kim Yeo Jin). Macao also runs a secret agency hidden behind the laundromat.

Lee Ye Seung initially wants nothing to do with Seo Soo Ahn, however he gets blackmailed by her father to keep her out of troubles. He struggles to handle the wild and unpredictable young woman while getting sucked into her crazy world.

[korelist]

EXRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO   //  KDRAMA DİZİ YORUMU

UYARI : Yazılar genel olarak spoiler içerebilir. İçermeyedebilir.

İmdb puanı : 9,1 Benim puanım: 9

Drama: Extraordinary Attorney Woo (English title) / Strange Lawyer Woo Young-Woo (literal title)

Hangul: 이상한 변호사 우영우

Director: Yu In-Sik

Writer: Moon Ji-Won

Date: 2022

Language: Korean

Country: South Korea

Cast: Park Eun-Bin, Kang Tae-Oh, Kang Ki-Young, Baek Ji-Won, Ha Yoon-Kyung, Joo Jong-Hyuk, Jin Kyung, Jeon Bae-Su, Joo Hyun-Young, Im Sung-Jae

 İzlediğimiz ağır dizilere inat, kaliteli ama soft bir diziydi. Konusu nedeni ile çok tereddütlerim vardı. Gereksiz duyar kasan, kasvetli ve duygu sömürüsü dolu bir dizi bekliyordum. Neyse ki çok yanlış bir yanılgıya düşmüşüm. Avukatlık bürosunda geçmesine rağmen son derece gündelik, gerçekçi konular ele alınıyordu.

Woo Young-Woo (Park Eun-Bin) babası tarafından büyütülen tuhaf bir çocuktur. İlk okul çağında rahatsızlığını fark eden babası onun üzerine titrer. En iyi şekilde yetiştirmeye çalışır. Babası Woo Gwang-Ho rolünde, dizilerde baba rolünde görmeyi sevdiğimiz bir oyuncu olan Jeon Bae-Su oynuyor. Anlayışlı, elinden geldiğince yetmeye çalışan bir baba olarak karşımızda. Kendi döneminin iyi avukatlarından biri olmasına rağmen, Woo için mesleğini bırakmış küçük bir lokanta açmıştır. Woo ise küçük yaşta babasının kitaplarıyla ilgilenmeye başladığı için kariyerini oraya doğru çizmiştir. Asperger Sendromlu olmasına rağmen üniversiteyi birincilikle bitirip Hanbada hukuk bürosunda işe girer.

Eğlenceli ve zeki kişiliği ile dikkatleri üzerine çeken Woo, aynı zamanda özel durumu nedeni ile ön yargılara da maruz kalır. Büro, ilk etapta onun altından kalkamayacağını düşündüğü için çaktırmadan basit davaları verir. Ancak Woo, yasal boşluklar ve ayrıntılar ile kimsenin göremediği detayları görebildiği için pratikte de insanların dikkatini çekmeyi başarır.

Aslında dizi otizme dikkat çekmeye çalışmak yerine, otizmli birinin hayatına kısa bir bakış atıyor. Günlük hayatı, insan ilişkileri, yaşadığı zor durumlar, rutinleri gibi kimsenin gözüne batmayan minik detayları anlatıyor. Dizideki karakterde yüksek sesten rahatsız olan biri, kendi düşüncelerini duyamadığı için etrafındaki seslerin çok olması ona rahatsızlık veriyor. Bu nedenle kalabalık yerlerde kulaklık takıyor. Küçüklüğünden beri balinalara takıntılı olan Woo, çoğunlukla kulaklıkla onların seslerini dinliyor. Bir odaya girerken parmakları ile beşe kadar sayıyor. İçinde ne olduğunu görmediği şeyler yemekten hoşlanmıyor. Bunun gibi ufak ufak bir sürü detay ile diziyi renklendirmişlerdi. Her bölüm ayrıca bakılan davalarla farklı sosyal mesajlarda veriliyordu. Ama bu benim en başta korktuğum gibi duyar kasma gibi değil de daha ziyada tatlı bir dille aktarılıyordu.

Mary Temple Grandin adlı gerçek bir kişiden esinlenilerek yazılan Woo karakteri, tam anlamı ile kurudan oluşmuyor. Gerçekten var olan bir insandan referans alınmış. Karakterin yanı sıra konu olan davalarda gerçek avukatların hikayeleri ile şekillenip, yaşanmış olayları baz almışlar. Park Eun-Bin bu rolü 3 kere geri çevirdikten sonra kabul etmek zorunda kalmış. Yazar Moon Ji-Won ve yönetmen Yu In-Sik dizi çekimlerini 1-2 sene erteleme pahasına inatla oyuncuyu istedikleri için kabul etmekten başka çaresi kalmamış. Onlar bu rolü oynayabilecek çok oyuncu olmadığını söylerken, oyuncu ise rolün yüklendiği misyon nedeni ile kimseyi kırıp incitmek istememiş. Anlayacağınız aralarında tatlı tatlı cilveleşmişler.

Başarılı oyuncu Park Eun-Bin’e, Lee Jun-Ho rolü ile Kang Tae-Oh eşlik ediyor. İkilinin uyumu inanılmazdı. Son derece sempatik bir çift olmuşlardı. Küçük bir kadro ile çekilen dizinin bütün yan rolleri ayrıca başarılıydı. Büroda kıdemli avukat olarak hepsinin yönetici olan Jung Myeong-Seok rolündeki Kang Ki-Young ekstra enfesti. Daha önce de dediğim gibi bütün yan rolleri ona verseler ben razıyım. Sempatik, karizmatik, doğal ve başarılı. Ofiste Woo karakterine eşlik eden diğer bayan oyuncu ise Ha Yoon-Kyung idi. İkilinin arasında geçen diyaloglar pamuk şeker tadındaydı.

Günün sonunda kaliteli bir iş ortaya çıkartılmış. Arka planda devam eden karakter hikayeleri 2.sezon anlaşması nedeni ile yarıda kalsa da keyifli zaman geçirtiyor. Kang Tae-Oh’nun askere gitmesi nedeni ile 2.sezonun gelmesi uzunca bir zaman alacak gibi görünüyor. Yine de zaman ayırmaya değer bir dizi olmuş.

 OST:

Sun Woo Junga - Beyond My Dreams

Raven Melus

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Episode 13 Queen of Tears BaekHong recap

Scene: Death rehearsal

Hae In looked at Hyun Woo’s face before she started talking about her death rehearsal. Her gaze felt like she was saying sorry to him for having to hear this. She knows it would pain him and she confirms it when his expression dropped when she mentions death rehearsal but she is smiling. She wholeheartedly accepts her defeat now. Hyun Woo senses it. But, of course she wanted to live; the world is annoyingly beautiful with a sunny day, pretty clouds and birds are chirping. This is the first time she ever confessed to him that she wanted to live and Hyun Woo cries. She is smiling in tears while looking at him, sorry that she made him cry again. Hyun Woo avoids looking at her while wiping his tears because he is totally powerless, he can’t do anything or say anything to console her. They are at a dead end as her 3 months that was given by the doctor has passed and she still can’t start any treatment. All that he can do is hold her hands and offer silent comfort, that alone speaks a thousand words for her.

Scene: Living at the cost of her memory

Good news finally comes from a hospital in Germany. She will be able to live but at the risk of having a high percentage of long term memory loss. Hyun Woo agreed with both of their fathers to hide this fact from Hae In first, but we could see he was conflicted when he made that decision. Hae In is sobbing with tears of joy because she hasn’t felt fine for a long time and Hyun Woo also tears up at that. She has been keeping her desire to desperately live all inside, she has always shown her strong persona in front of her family. When she was finally saw a hope and given the chance to live, her persona broke down and Hyun Woo is by her side to hold her. Unbeknownst to her, he is barely holding on for her and is also breaking down inside. It was only after Hae In already slept soundly in his arm that he was able to shed his tears. He is thankful that she got to live, he is sad for the heartbreak that she will have to endure when he reveals the effect of the surgery and he is also insecure that he will lose his Hong Hae In. He had to bear the weight of knowing that their suffering will not end even though she got to live. But that is their only chance and he will only focus on Hae In being able to live in this world.

Scene: Filling up candy jar with happy memories

Hyun Woo is trying his best to capture their memories through the camera lens; he is preparing for the future if Hae In loses her memory after successful surgery. Hae In has a child-like excitement throughout the day but Hyun Woo has a layer of sadness behind his smile. Hae In reveals her first secret to Hyun Woo; the MP3 belonged to her. Hyun Woo couldn’t believe that she is his dream girl and like Yang Gi said, she is his destiny. He would never think that he will be able to meet again with the MP3 girl that he couldn’t find during his high school, and to think that the girl has been his wife and ex-wife all along. Hae In is overwhelmed with the fact that she can now expect a future together with him and she decides that she can finally withdraw their divorce. She couldn’t do that before because she couldn’t dream a future with him due to her terminal illness, but now she has a hope for a future with Hyun Woo. Hyun Woo is in tears when he wanted to make sure that she knows that her promise is unbreakable. He knows that she will probably forget about this promise after her surgery, but he needs that promise from her so that he has something to hold on for her. Somehow, he already knew what their future will be and it will not be easy.

She is purposely taunting him with the story about her first love; Mr. Bus-man. She is wearing balsam ink on her little finger so that her first love will come true; which is no other than Mr. Baek Hyun Woo. But Baek Hyun Woo could never imagine that he is her first love.

After that, they come back to Seoul and spend time in Hyun Woo’s studio apartment. We got to see them spending time together while acting like a newlywed couple. Hae In wanted to collect happy memories with him so that in the future when they face difficult times, they will be able to take it out from their candy jar and endure the hardship by finding their happy memories from the jar.

Hae In reveals her second secret after Hyun Woo is jealous and pouting when she mentioned about the bus-man and hoping for her first love will come true. I could imagine how hard it was for Hae In to make Hyun Woo take the hint and understand her double meaning throughout their marriage. It must have been frustrating to have someone as smart as lawyer Baek Hyun Woo as a husband while dealing with the same husband but with a glitch in his system. Never once was he able to understand Hae In’s clue or double meaning throughout the series and only making it worse for them to communicate. After he finally figured it out on his own slowwwwly after Hae In basically spelled the words to him, only he was able to run to her to confirm it. See!!! He still needs her to confirm it again.

Scene: Hae In and Hyun Woo last secret

Hae In reveals her final and last secret to Hyun Woo; raccoon Yeongsuk-ie. He totally believes that lie apparently. I had thought that maybe he found out that she lied to him somehow and his desperate call for Yeongsuk-ie was just a metaphor of him asking for Hae In to come to him. But it’s not; Baek Hyun Woo is just a fool for Hong Hae In, he would believe whatever lie she told him. Hae In was laughing for the first time since they boarded the plane and arrived in Germany. Hyun Woo saw that and he felt a heavy tug in his heart, he had to tell her the truth about the surgery. Once she found out, she obviously refuses to continue with the surgery and she is furious at him for asking her to pick a lesser evil choice. She will not undergo the surgery that will jeopardise her memory. But Hyun Woo is pleading and holding on to her to listen to him. He is not letting her make any choice or think about it. He asks her to listen to him in an assertive tone before again pleading her to keep living before shedding one lone tear on his cheek. He is desperate for her to live, but she is adamant on not having to lose herself while living.

Summary:

Hyun Woo preparing the video message to Hae In and not having her see the video till the end of the series is still one of the biggest robs for the series. It should be one of the reasons she realised that this man is the love of her life. But we didn’t get it, because the writer was too busy making plot twists and unnecessary scenes for YES. I definitely have not invested in other couples except BaekHong. The side couple is fine but their love story should have been concluded earlier on and not on episode 16 where a lot of BaekHong moments had to be cut.  When Hyun Woo was recording the video message, he choked when he tried to say he loves her; I was ugly sobbing at 2am. He couldn’t hold back his tears to say the word for her but he wanted to say it properly to her. So, he said it again; twice with a smile on his lips and tears welling on both eyes.

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Rambling About a Show (01/28/2023)

⚠️SPOILER?!⚠️

I started this series on Saturday (01/21/2023) and finished it today.

It had a pretty interesting concept. Kim Tae-pyung being able to see people’s deaths when he looks into their eyes. Yet, when he meets Detective Seo Joon-young, he’s not able to see her death. This ability sound extremely exhausting to me.

As I watched this, the villain was revealed early on. Which is something I’m not used to, so I was a little surprised about it.  Jo Hyun Woo/ Gu Do-kyung chose to become the villain. Granted it didn’t help that 20 years prior to this he was told (at the orphanage he was at) that he would eventually commit suicide in front of a lot of police. Sadly, every choice of action from that moment up until the finale, leads up to that very moment. I probably shouldn’t sympathize with him because he did murder several people. However, seeing what he had been put through for years, made me feel for him. Doesn’t justify his actions. Nor do I condone any of them either. Like Seo Joon-young says maybe if he had someone who supported him and believed in him, things would have turned out differently, and they wouldn’t have had to meet again the way they did. I agree with her. 

I also felt for Kim Tae-yung. He spent 20 years in isolation because of his “gift”. I say it like that because it seems more like a curse than a gift to me. The only company he had was Mr. Baek and Lawyer  Lee Yeon-hwa. He made this choice so that he wouldn’t have to see people’s deaths. Honestly, I would have made the same choice. The way he finds out why he can’t see Seo Joon-young’s death broke my heart. Because Mr. Baek had the same experience.

It sucks that Jo Pil-doo (Jo Hyun-woo’s father) was falsely accused as the Midnight Killer. That man spent 20 years in prison before it was discovered that  Kim Hyeong-Soo was the real culprit. Jo Hyun-woo did try to report him once, to Director Chief  Nam Woo-Hyun. And of course the Nam Woo-hyun thought it was a prank call and didn’t think much of it. I feel like it was that moment that influenced Jo Hyun-woo to make all the choices he made. I say influence, because I don’t feel it’s right to blame someone for how someone else reacted to their actions or words. At first all the blame was towards Kim Tae-pyung. In the end, Jo Hyun-woo confesses to everything and takes accountability for his actions.

[iris-sistibly]

“Baek Hyun-woo,

In the years that we have been together, I realized that you and I have always been destined to be together. Though we might not have been aware until now–the first time we met when we were kids, that was luck. I was lucky because you were there to save me from drowning. The second time, we were teenagers, you placed a band aid on my wounded knee, that was a coincidence. The third time was when you helped me fix the photocopier at the office, that was fate. I think even without knowing that we have already crossed paths when we were younger, deep inside, a part of me has always known that you were the one.

Although our relationship may be far from a fairytale, I have always had you. You are my light in the dark, my comfort in my most vulnerable times, my calm in the midst of a storm, my home when I am lost and have nowhere to go, and my safety in the most fearsome moments. When I found out that I was sick and dying, I prayed so hard and searched far and wide for a miracle, but I realized that I do not need to do that anymore, because the fact that you are still here with me, and the fact that I am spending my life with you is in itself a miracle. The love that you have given me all these years has healed me in so many ways, and for that I am grateful to you. I am grateful for you. 

I can’t promise to be a perfect wife, but when things get hard I will be with you in every way possible–to fix whatever is broken, to heal the pain, to hold your hand until I couldn’t anymore, to always choose you, to always love you. The years will pass and our hairs will turn gray and our skin wrinkly, but in my eyes you will always be the most handsome man, the smart and sexy lawyer with his sleeves rolled up and buttoned down shirt, the cutest drunk husband in the world, the most loving father to our little Soo-bin, and best lifetime partner I could ever ask for. 

I love you with all my heart, and I will always carry that love even in the afterlife.”

 ****

Spring is all about new beginnings, renewal, and rebirth. Plants start to sprout, flowers start blooming, and the chilling breeze becomes warmer again. As soon as the cold and gloomy winter ends, like a page in a journal that has been completely filled with words that expresses one’s feelings, and the events that happened that day, it was time to flip the page and start with a clean slate. 

May 2nd

To others, it was a seemingly normal day–a day to rush to work, run some errands or just whatever people were planning to do that day. It was about lunchtime, Baek Hyun-woo was just about to head out. He hasn’t seen Hae-in since heading to their respective departments this morning but he was already missing her terribly. He knew she was going to be very busy today, it didn’t help that Secretary Na couldn’t make it to work due to her husband being hospitalized. Coincidentally, his own secretary called in sick that day so someone else had to fill in his role while he recovers. 

“Will you be joining us for lunch Mr. Baek?” Mrs. Oh, his secretary for the meantime asked.

He was about to answer when his phone rang, his eyes lit up when he saw the name of the caller flashed on screen, Hong Hae-in . He couldn’t help but smile, the mere sight of it–even just hearing her name makes his heart jump. “You go ahead, I’ll be taking Ms. Hong out for lunch,” he answered. Mrs. Oh nodded and went ahead. 

Since they started dating (way before their first wedding), Hyun-woo and Hae-in have been the most interesting subject in a lot of rumors and gossip amongst the employees of the company. Some of it isn't true, a lot of it is an exaggeration of the truth. The internet wasn’t any better, nasty comments have been made about them, crazy theories, even accusations that they were lying about the divorce and Hae-in’s illness. Some of them would go as far as to accuse Hyun-woo of being a gold digger. Regardless, they were adamant at not publicly disclosing too much of their personal lives, not even the press. Sure they’d throw some crumbs occasionally, like the time they confirmed that they were together again during the press conference on the day the family returned to the company, but that was it. Most of the time, they keep it professional. Anything that has nothing to do with Queens are off limits. People can assume all they want, but they don’t owe them an explanation. Only those who are close to them know the truth and that is more than enough. 

Most of all, he and Hae-in are what matters.

As soon as Mrs. Oh left, Hyun-woo answered Hae-in’s call. 

“Hey I was just about to call to invite you for lunch,” said he. 

“Sure! Let’s do that, meet me at the rooftop.” 

“What? What do you mean–” 

“See you!”

The phone call ended, leaving Hyun-woo perplexed. Nevertheless, he went there. After being reinstated as the Director of the Legal Team, Baek Hyun-woo has earned a newfound respect from the employees, especially those who have been working with him for years. They kept praising him for doing an amazing job at proving Ms. Moh and the late Mr. Yoon Eun-seong’s schemes and ultimately saving the company. They regarded him as “Queen’s Knight-in-Shining Armor,” but for him he simply did what he had to because he also had grown to love the company and treated it as his second home. It is Hong Man-dae’s legacy, and he knows how important it is to Hae-in and her family… their family. Hyun-woo smiled at the thought, after years of walking on eggshells around his in-laws, he finally felt that warm sensation of belongingness he had always hoped for. That same familial bond he has with his side of the family. 

The warm spring breeze touched Hyun-woo’s skin as soon as he reached the rooftop, and there she was in her white, bow-tied silk blouse underneath a pastel pink tweed jacket and skirt. The pearl necklace around her neck made her look more sophisticated; she wore her hair down as always and even with light makeup, she looked so beautiful. Instantly, Hyun-woo’s heart started beating rapidly, Hong Hae-in has always exuded that confident, classy woman with a hint of sas and charisma. A lot of people say that she is intimidating, Hyun-woo disagrees. She is assertive, and straightforward, but she also has a softer side–the one that is kind and selfless, the type of person who would rather take all the pain than see her loved ones suffer, a woman who would bravely face any adversity and come out stronger than ever. 

That for Hyun-woo is what makes her the most beautiful.

“You’re finally here,” said Hae-in, her voice shook the man out of his reverie, nevertheless his smile never wore off.

“And why of all places in Seoul did you suddenly want to have lunch on the very top of Queens’ building?”  

Hae-in shrugged, “Well…for one the view from the top is nice,” she walked towards him at a slow pace. She is definitely a head turner, the way her hair bounced, and the way she smiled as she moved towards him was like watching a drama scene in slow motion. For a moment, Hyun-woo was out of breath.

“Plus it’s quiet and…” she was getting closer and closer, her voice sounding more sensuous, in her eyes was a hint of playfulness , “There’s only two of us here…” when she finally stopped, their distance was barely an inch. Baek Hyun-woo could hear his own heart beating loudly out of his chest, he knew she was teasing him and it was working–it always has. “...so we could have some privacy together, wouldn’t you want that?” 

God! Hyun-woo has been desperately fighting the urge to not crush his lips onto hers, and he’d do that–gladly–but not just yet. Who says Hae-in is the only one who knows how to tease? Hyun-woo wrapped his arm around Hae-in’s waist and pulled her, their bodies seemingly glued to one another, Hae-in’s hand on his chest, her eyes locked on his, their stares becoming more intense by the second. Suddenly, the temperature seemed to rise. Hyun-woo smirked as Hae-in’s cheeks turned red, her expression was a mix of surprise and nervousness, the former decided to take it a little further. He leaned towards her and gave her a peck on the lips, “Hong Hae-in, the last time we were in this position, we had Soo-bin…” His voice sounded insanely seductive, “By any chance…” he continued planting small kisses on her cheek, down to her jaw, “Is this your way of telling me that you want another baby?”

He could hear Hae-in gasping for air as he trailed down her neck. He has always loved her scent, but today was different. He couldn’t tell if she was wearing a different perfume or it was just him , but she smells so… intoxicating . It was driving him insane, making him slowly lose every ounce of self-control he has, his kisses becoming more lustful, “Oh…” a soft moan escaped from her mouth, which made him even more aroused. Heavens, if this doesn’t stop now…

“Wait!” Hae-in pushed him abruptly. Her face was flushed all over with little beads of sweat trickling down her face and neck, she was catching her breath like she had just finished a marathon. He felt slightly disappointed but he was never the one who would force Hae-in to do things she doesn’t like or isn’t comfortable with. Besides, they are still within the office premises, never in a million years would they want to be caught by someone else doing other business aside from business.

“Hey! Are you crazy?! There’s no way in hell that I’m gonna conceive at the top of Queens building you know!”

Hyun-woo blinked like a dumb idiot, “So…are you suggesting we go back to Germany and try for another baby?”

Hae-in lightly hit his shoulder, “Seriously? I still don’t know how you got to SNU.”

“Why? Our daughter was made there,” he said matter-of-factly.

“I was the one who got pregnant so I don’t need to be reminded,” she replied almost immediately. Her face became serious afterwards, “Hyun-woo, remember when you proposed for the third time? And I said that I’ll marry you again but I’m gonna be needing some time?”

Hyun-woo nodded.

“Well the truth is…the reason why we’re here is because…I want to tell you that I'm ready,” Hae-in took a deep breath, she never crumbles under pressure but today, she seemed genuinely nervous, “You are my husband, you have always been even when we divorced, nothing changed. You helped me heal my past wounds and made my broken self whole again. I became the best version of myself because of you, and now there is nothing I want more than to give my best–as best as you do to build us a loving home. For you and me, but most especially our daughter,” she held out her hand, “But first, let’s make us official again…shall we?”

Hyun-woo was briefly at a loss for words. Hae-in can be candid at times but this was one of the moments where she surprised him–in the greatest way possible. Tears started forming in his eyes, he was grinning from ear to ear as he held her hand. “Yes,” he answered. He then pulled her back once again and kissed her passionately. He couldn't count how many times they’ve kissed over the years, but each time he felt butterflies in his stomach. His friend, Kim Yang-gi once asked whatever witchcraft Hae-in has been using that makes Hyun-woo gush and coo over her like a cute little teenager having a huge crush on a popular girl. Hyun-woo just shook his head and chuckled, “It’s not witchcraft, it’s love,” he corrected. Yang-gi just rolled his eyes and gulped his bottle of soju. 

“I love you,” whispered Hyun-woo when their lips parted.

“I love you too, but I couldn't wait any longer for the wedding.” 

Hyun-woo was about to ask what she meant but was interrupted by the sound of a helicopter approaching. When he looked up, he recognized it instantly, it belonged to the Hong family. Hyun-woo shot Hae-in a quizzical look but the latter just smiled and winked at him, both of them watched as it slowly descended, and landed on the helipad. 

“Hae-in, what exactly is happening right now?” Hyun-woo was becoming more confused than ever.

“Baek Hyun-woo, do you trust me?” 

“Of course.” 

“Then let’s get married, now .”

“What?! N-Now?” 

Hae-in nodded. 

“B-But W-What about our families? Our baby?” 

“Oh don’t worry, they’re waiting for us.” 

Hae-in pulled him and together ran towards the helicopter. As to how in the world they’re gonna get married on that very day Hyun-woo had zero idea, but whatever happens starting today onwards, he will not hesitate to embrace it–the good, the bad, the happiest and the saddest. There is no such thing as a perfect marriage, at times it can be difficult and complicated. But as long as they have each other, then that’s all they ever need. 

Until Forever Ch. 1: No way without you now

By: Iris

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A/N:

Hello! I have decided to change the title based on the song inspiration or song that I have been listening to while I was writing. For this chapter, it's The Reasons of my Smiles by: BSS ☺️

This part is inspired by an actor from my country who surprised her partner with the wedding of her dreams (they have been together years prior and share 2 kids). I thought it would be cute, but I live for the role reversals, hence Hae-in is going to surprise her hubby.

Soo-bin was supposed to exist in the later parts, but I ended up doing otherwise because it just clicked to me.

Writing a scene where it requires sexual tension is not really my strong point but...I tried.

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#KDRAMAWOMENSWEEK 2020 | Yeah she’s a lady, what about it? « Yoon Chan Kyung, Choi Kang Yun, Woo Shin Young, Jung Soo Jung, Min Hee Kyung & Han Na Gyeong »

You are probably scared because I could be right.

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Upcoming Kdrama September 2022

3/9: little women with Kim Go Eun, Nam Ji Hyun, Wi Ha Joon. 12 episodes; drama, family.

5/9: the law cafe with lee seung gi, lee se young, kim seul gi. 16 episodes; law, rom-com.

5/9: once upon a small town with Joy, Choo Young Woo, Baek Sung Chul. 12 episodes; rom-com.

9/9: narco saints with Ha Jung Woo, Park Hae Soo, Yoo Yun Suk. 6 episodes; action, crime.

12/9: mental coach je gal gil with Jung Woo, Lee Yumi, Kwon Yul. 16 episodes; drama, sports.

16/9: blind with Ok Taecyon, Jung Eun Ji, Ha Suk Jin. 16 episodes; thriller, mystery.

21/9: love in contract with Park Min Young, Go Kyung Pyo, Kim Jae Young. 16 episodes; business, romance.

21/9: may it please the court with Jong Ryeo Won, Lee Kyu Hyung. 12 episodes; mystery, law.

23/9: one dollar lawyer with Nam Goong Min, Kim Ji Eun, Lee Chung Ah. 16 episodes; law, drama.

23/9: the golden spoon with Yook Sungjae, Lee Jong Won, Jung Chae Yun. 16 episodes; fantasy, psychological.

24/9: the empire of law with Kim Sun Ah, Geum Sae Rok. 16 episodes; drama.

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Shooting Stars. 별똥별. 7.5/10

I would not recommend this drama to my friends. I would rewatch this drama.

Oh look, Vincenzo's Mi Ri. Kang Ki Doong is a pleasant face to see in any show. It's also nice to see Jung Sohee, who I liked the most from Bossam. I wish she wasn't horrible. Tae Sung's psychiatrist is Hospital Playlist's Min Chan's mom.

Si Duk, Yoo Sung, Jung Yeol, and Han Seung Il are really so cute. Tae Sung isn't cute to me, but I admit his body is nice. Pretties: Hong Bo in, Ki Bbeum, Ho Young, and Baek Da Hye. The star necklace is pretty.

Yoo Sung pleases me. Negative things about other people, he keeps to himself. He is also very capable at his job.

Tae Sung doesn't vibe with me, in the beginning, the way he teases Han Byeol and acts so childish despite really liking her. Just be honest, life is so short.

I love how capable everyone is at their jobs. Esp how they go above and beyond because they want to. I enjoyed Ki Bbeum's giving the phone call to the mom with her mom. I love the friend group of Ho Young, Han Byeol, and Ki Bbeum. I like them all individually as well. Tae Sung learning to confess is the best thing ever. Goals. I love how Jung Yeol helps him so smoothly. I love when the staff cheers whenever something good happens. I like how openly, strongly, and genuinely Lawyer Do smiles because of Han Byeol. I love how Da Hye fangirls. I love how Da Hye handled her work and the staff when Tae Sung rumors surfaced. I love how Han Byeol and Tae Sung are so awkward when the relationship begins. Yoo Sung's reaction to when Tae Sung first called him hyung is the best. I love how close and amusing the PR team is. I love how honest and forward Do Soo Hyuk is.

I ship Si Duk and Jae Hyun.

Obviously Ho Young would fall for Yoo Sung at the rate that he's being freaking cute, amazing, and kind. That hair touch and repetitive mentions of "cute."

Lmaoo at when Han Byeol sang Baek Ji Young's Don't Forget really quickly.

Da Hye really got the best life. Kissing your ideal after going to his fan signing.

The understanding between Ki Bbeum and Han Byeol at Yeon Woo's funeral made me so sad.

Their shot glasses are so cute.

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its mouse anon, back at it again

no worries, I'm also on here very inconsistently but that really warms my heart <33 I'll do my best to make it worthwhile for you!!

I work as a transportation engineer and it's a pretty niche field but I use programs like autocad on a daily basis

signal ... was definitely a show that I loved in the beginning but it got super dark and sad *cries in corruption* but I agree with that, I hide behind my anger at those types of shows. that being said, the guest and save me is still on my to watch list lol

I still haven't finished twenty five twenty one cause it's not a show I can watch in one setting! it's good but in small doses!!

the time travel shows are really hit and miss cause it throws off everything! but I ignore the time travel and the plot holes cause some of the time travel shows had really good characters

the killer's shopping list was good and short! it is a little odd cause it's more comedy than serious for most parts of the show. it's not the next Stranger but I still enjoyed it!

ahhh the business proposal!!! that show was *chef's kiss* super good! I loved both couples, but the ending was super cliche you could make a drinking game of how many cliches they had in the last episode haha both of the couples were very cute i agrees so they get a pass

prosecuter doberman <33 don't @ me but I didn't think Ahn Bo Hyun was good looking until My Name and Military Prosecuter. Itaewon Class did him so dirty (that show was overhyped too but ignore that if you liked it!) I sped through the last half cause I was hooked! and attorney woo too! I heard the cast went on a vacation on their own personal time and that's so cute of them! I think there may be a season 2 too!!!

ooh! minamdang cafe and big mouth is on my list! let me know if big mouth is similar to the Brazilian drama and your thoughts on it!

I live in the krama universe but I'll check out severence! I've also been meaning to watch The Great on Hulu. I'm currently watch Dark on Netflix (a German scifi show) and it's so complicated in a good way!

I recently rewatched Flower of Evil <333 I plan to start Lawless Lawyer soon and I have so many shows on my radar (once upon a small town, tomorrow, little women, rookie cops, dali and the cocky prince and all the shows you've recommended just to name a few) *cries in having no time*

I hope you're feeling safe and happy and I cant wait to hear from you!! <3

(mouse anon pt 2)

I always try to remember to send one ask at a time but I always forget something forgive me!!

I've been seeing reviews for the good detective 2 and they seem to be positive, so I'm also planning on watching it too!

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transportation engineer sounds so cool tbh no idea what these programs mean though lmao

honestly save me was.... u gotta have stomach for it. and its such a good criticism against the hmmm idek the english term for it. righteous religious people who u know. just hind behind god to do whatever the fuck a christian shouldnt do, like 99% of society. its good but u gotta punch a pillow every five minutes and also it gets super dark sometimes.

i feel u about twenty five twenty one, its not something you binge watch. i felt the same in hospital playlist but did not leave so scarred after it. also with 2521 kinda ruined future shows for me like the main couples..... ok i see yall trying with the chemistry but ARE you na heedo and baek yijin? i dont think so!!!!!! so basically im watching dramas for the plot cause the couples and relationships in it aint it ever since that damn show. extraordinary attorney woo got a pass cause taeoh smiles like THAT and eunbin is so good though.

the killer's shopping list was good and short! it is a little odd cause it's more comedy than serious for most parts of the show >>> the same for cafe minamdang!!! like most of the time they are being ridiculous and suddenly you have two minutes of pure dark drama. but its fun.

i enjoyed itaewon class a normal ammount tbh lmao though i agree ahn bo hyun went above and beyond looking disagreable on it. when i watched my name i knew he looked familiar but was shocked to see from where i knew him

regarding big mouth... i think you'll like it. like i have no other comments on it. you should watch it. its just the right type of entertaining. i think it will be right up your alley

honestly i watched dark season 1 and it took so long for s2 to come out i forgot everything and it seemed too convoluted for me to keep on going fsdklfdsjjkdsl but ive only ever seen good recs over it

im very excited for little women!!! but it still hasnt arrived on my netflix so i gotta wait till october or smth. im getting by with some weekly releases but thats it.

hope youve been well <3333