Auntie Mame
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Really love the character of DI. And, Lee Na Young is playing the character beautifully. It's so nice to see her in a drama, after such a long time. She is absolutely luminous on screen. Hee, hee, if I was married to Won Bin, I 'd be luminous, too.
The story is a nice change from all the makjang-ness that is currently televising. I hope the story doesn't stray too far from being a rom-com.
And, I love how the publishing house was filmed at Forest of Wisdom, in Paju City. I visited in October and loved the entire area. I rode the same elevator as in the drama. I recognized many of the areas in the drama.
As for 'shipping', I have nothing against EH. But, I like Mr Umbrella more with DI. They seem to be on the same wavelength.
Knowing that Lee Na Young is a veteran actress, I was curious in the age differences between the members of the triangle. I was surprised that there is 12 years difference between her and L JS. There is no perceivable age difference in their characters. That is really good acting.
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26 minutes ago, herina_90 said:
It was from the scenes where the security guard was arrested together with KJY and Mr Jo, shouting at KJY that she said nothing will happen, as well as the ending credits there was a sequence of pictures that showed the guard in a red hoodie hiding behind the door > HyeNa standing at the railing > HyeNa fallen on the ground.
If the guard is in the red hoodie, then, is he the killer? Was he instigated by Coach Kim, just as she did with Mr. Jo to kill her husband?
If so, that means Coach Kim is taking the responsibility, even though she didn't actually do the killing?
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As a kid, watched Chinese zombie movies. And, they hopped like bunny rabbits.
As a teenager, watched American zombie movies. And, they plodded, in walking.
Now, watching Korean zombies. And, they run supersonic fast.
Go figure, learn something new everyday.
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Yep, as expected, it took the fall of the 'castles' to make everyone come to their senses. Unfortunately, it was a day late and a dollar short because it cost Hye Na her life.
Actually, I found the ending to be too neatly tied up. All the families were portrayed as having learnt their lesson, and is now valuing the simple joys of being a family over achievements.
I, especially, found it problematic for SJ's family to adjust and change so drastically, easily and quickly. They, of all the families, needed to do a lot more introspection of their actions and motives. After all, they are the family that did the most harm to others. Instead, they are shown to smile and act as if all the pain and harm they caused is yesterday's news and is no longer of consequence.
And, SJ is the foremost character that needs to do a lot of soul-searching and atonement for her actions. I loved when Coach Kim said to SJ, during the prison visit, about her also being responsible for Hye Na's death. SJ thought she had redeemed herself because she revealed everything to the police. She, conveniently, forgot that she had been a willingly partner to Coach Kim's schemes. And, she manipulated Coach Kim by goading her. Exactly like Coach Kim's methods.
I think the finale would have had a stronger impact if there had been a break-up in one family. Instead of all the families resolving their issues and making up. Preferably, that one family would be the Cha family because of Professor being so wedded to his creed on life and style of raising his children.
It's ironic that they talk about finding themselves. As if it is something that is accomplished by going on a trip. Finding one's self is an everyday occurrence. Every time we make a decision or choose a path to take, we are defining the person we are.
Historically, one purpose for going away to college was to find one's self. No need to drop out of high school to accomplish that goal.
Check out this very appropriate article:
And, the book mentioned in the article:
https://www.bookdepository.com/Ill-Gotten-Gains-Leo-Katz/9780226425948
Notwithstanding my preference for a stronger finale, this was an excellent drama. And, if there were a superlative greater than excellent, that would be the description of the acting. Bravo!
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I know this is a drama, so logic doesn't apply. But, I wish they didn't have such an obvious plot hole. The solution to the zombie problem has already been presented by both the crown prince and the smart soldier guy, who started the spread of the infection, by feeding the infected corpse to the clinic patients. Either behead or burn the zombies. Building defenses to keep them in/out is nothing but a stop gap measure. It doesn't eliminate the zombies.
Actually, the mutilated zombies should meet the human 'zombies', i.e., the Cho clan. Both groups are eating the people alive. The mutilated ones literally eating people, and the human ones by imposing the taxes and tributes on the people.
I vote that both groups should be deposited on a deserted island, at the same time.
If there's no human flesh, will zombies start eating animals? Then, will there be zombie horses, goats, cows, etc?
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Interesting how we can be a destroyer to one person, yet be a savior to another.
I had guess that Jo's dedication to Coach Kim had a history along the lines of her saving him.
So, now, the question is whether or not he would have killed on her behalf.
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It is most interesting that the two characters most adamant in their beliefs are Professor Cha and the mother of YS, Seo Jin. And, they are the two who came out of deep poverty. They are extremely greedy. They have already achieved and have so much. Yet, they are still not satisfied.
One has to wonder if their level of greed is a result of their experience with poverty. They probably pulled themselves out of the hole of poverty by doing whatever they had to do, regardless of conscience, integrity or honor. Perhaps, in their mind, they are just one step away from falling back into that hole. They feel as if their position/standing is so shaky that anything, in their life, that is not the best will make them fall. Therefore, they must have the best job, house, children, etc.
I am not trying to explain or excuse their actions. It just brings to mind something that I've heard people say. They talked about 'old money' versus 'rich money'.
Old money is secure in themselves. They are comfortable in their own skin. They don't feel the need to demonstrate their wealth or status for others to see. They don't feel the need to be blatantly acknowledged, by others, for their wealth or social class. Their wealth and position are quietly assumed by people around them.
New money is insecure, and therefore, has to show their 'richness' all the time. More importantly, they feel the need to be constantly acknowledged by everyone for their wealth and social position. The French even have a term for them, i.e., noveau riche (new rich). Also, they are very bourgeois in their behavior and outlook.
However, it doesn't seem like Woo Jin's parents came from wealthy backgrounds. Yet, they certainly don't have the same perspective as the other parents. Perhaps, the difference is in the environment in which each of the characters grew up. It seems like Woo Jin's parents grew up in a warm and nurturing home; where they were supported to be the person they wanted to be. Not what their parents wanted them to be.
Perhaps, one message, from the drama, is that a nurturing home environment is more important, in shaping a child into an adult, than any tutoring or academy.
BTW, if you want to see a really fantastic performance from the actress playing Coach Kim, watch the final episode of "History of a Salaryman".
This drama is absolutely great, in all aspects. And, it is a drama that I think so many people should watch. However, I have no delusions that any parent, watching this drama, will identify him/herself with the characters. Even if they are an exact replica of one of the characters, they will disavow any resemblance to it. ("That's not me."
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Just as I thought.
The only person who can finally 'get SH out of jail, " is her father. Since many episodes ago, I had the feeling that he was dying. His calmness about his wife's barrages, SH's troubles and his reconnecting with old friends all indicate that he holds the final solution to everything.
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I really think the writer's core message, for this drama and for the audience, is the question: "Does the end justify the means?"
I can see how appropriately the question should have been applied by every single character, for every single situation, in which s/he had to decide on a course of action.
It's magnificent how the writer, first, paints a character's action as black, but, subsequently, gives us further insight into the situation that changes the black to gray. First, the character is a villain. Then, the character becomes an understandable villain. (Nonetheless, a villain is still a villain.
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And, the answer to the question depends on the ethical and moral fiber of the individual, which was exemplified by various characters defending his/her action( s) by asking, "What did I do that was so wrong?!" (Wrong is still wrong.
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As to HN's death, I think it was suicide. Her death, in that house, will be a constant reminder of how the consequences of their decisions affect other people. By dying there, she really gave them the finger.
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This is a superb drama, in all aspects. It's really unfortunate that the global licensed sites didn't secure a license for this drama because the topics are relevant all over the world.
There would be a much larger audience if the drama was easily accessible to viewers. And, much more discussion on Soompi. As it is, I have to search on the illegal sites for the episodes.
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Actually, I don't have sympathy for any adult in this drama because each, and everyone of them, with eyes wide-open, walked into his/her current situation.
I was very surprised at the Soo Lim character and her debut with the Sky Castle community. I thought she was very presumptuous, given that it was her first time interacting with her new neighbors. It was fine for her to disagree with their methods. It was fine for her to open up a discussion on the subject.
However, the way she delivered her opinion was quite imposing, and rather impolite. She sounded autocratic. As if she was the foremost authority on the subject matter, so her perspective is the only accurate one. (Not due to the acting, but the dialog was not impressive. )
Actually, being autocratic applies to 99% of the adult characters in this drama, regardless of their stance on the topic of education. Perhaps, the writer wrote, and the director directed, to show how it is not opinion, style or conviction that is wrong. But, a dogmatic approach on any subject is wrong because it doesn't facilitate discussion and dialogue. Discussion and dialogue is, instead, replaced with argument, which produces more angst and resolves nothing.
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Although we were shown the scene of a doctor telling Fairfax Jennifer about the child being hit by a car, I won't discount that it wasn't a result of overstudying.
Perhaps, as a result of her style of coaching her daugther, ie, the end justifies any means, her daughter tried to commit suicide by standing in a roadway.
And, since Fairfax Jennifer refused to accept that what happened to her daughter was a result of her coaching methods, she is trying to validate that her coaching methods are correct with these other students.
Warp logic of warp people is the bane of the world.
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Haha, playing Ravel's Bolero as background music for this drama must be an editorial comment. Especially since there is a tale that composing Bolero drove Ravel to insanity. Even an audience member, upon hearing the composition, called it crazy.
And, this drama can certainly qualify as being crazy.
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This drama was not about a person's romance, or even, love. It was about a person's morals, ethics, decency, integrity, and most of all, respectability.
And, for both MH and PJ, respectability was more important as a characteristic than anything else. So, the respect they held for each other came before any romance or love.
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Yes, both PJ and BC were at the company to interview for the CEO position. I think that Pil Joo had convinced the grandfather to amend the company by-laws regarding how the CEO is to be selected. Instead of keeping it in the Jang family, they would select the CEO through an open and competitive process.
This was a magnificent execution of a drama with all the traditional makjang cliches. In my mind, there is only one other drama, La Dolce Vita/Bittersweet Life, to equal this one.
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No, Pil Joo didn't die. Somehow, MH found him on the roof and saved him.
The stabber was the supposedly illegitimate son of the grandfather's, who had been seeking acknowledgement from the grandfather. We, first, saw him in one of the early episodes. He was also the guy taken down by Pil Joo, when he threaten to jump off the roof of the Cheong A building.
More than once, it was stated that the Jang family has never acknowledged any offspring not born into the legitimate family.
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This drama was nowhere near perfect. However, to compensate for its imperfections, they gave us something better ... "heart and soul".
And, the people in this thread, sensing the heart and soul from the drama production, returned the favor by contributing insightful analysis, witty banter, supportive comments and beautiful artwork, which lead to the number of pages. We had so much fun on this thread, during the time the drama was televising.
I was here from the start and can affirm that camaraderie and friendship on this thread were as strong and wonderful as the Woldachi.
FYI - The director of this drama committed suicide because this drama bombed financially. I'm not sure if everyone, including the cast, have received full payment to this day.
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My fantasy ending:
As SC had suggested to him in an earlier episode, JJ takes the Civil Service test and becomes a prosecutor and the Team Leader to the unit of his police unit buddies.
Naturally, ND and TO joins the unit, too. ND is the disguise expert and TO is the IT specialist.
And, SC is home cooking and minding three babies. (They have their own triplets because the fish species spawn multiple eggs at a time.
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As for the corporation, JJ's mom is running the show, aided by SA's brother and SIL. I
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Just an Fyi (My apologies if this has already been posted.)
It seems that there are two versions of episode 3. Just to watch the raw, I used a website frequented by Korean speakers. Even from the start, the opening credits were different from the subbed version from the site that has exclusivity in the States. The raw version included recap scenes from previous episodes, which wasn't necessary. But it had some cute animations.
Then, during the scene where the car is spliced, the Korean version plays "Time To Say Good-bye/Con Te Partio". But, in the subbed version, they used a different song in the scene. When I heard Time to say goodbye, I laughed so hard. This drama is hilarious, with all the tongue-in-cheek jokes. The acting and timing by the cast members are perfect.
BTW, I also find interesting the cross-contamination of plot devices between Legend of Blue Seas and this drama. Umbrella is used in both dramas to imply care and protection. The quandary of each respective 'noble idiot' thinking death is the best solution.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are so much hilarious now. After a long week, the hilarity is most welcome.
As for the queen and the king, my initial reaction was that the king was jealous of the General. So, I thought perhaps the Queen and the General may have had feelings for one another before she became queen. Perhaps, they were distant relatives that grew up together.
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On 6/29/2016 at 7:36 AM, jeijei said:
It's the laughing doll from Another Miss Oh/ Oh Hae Young Again (see Ep. 1). I can't find any link for the merchandise.
The laughing and rollicking doll is actually "Tickle Me Elmo", on which they've topped with a wig.
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Hmmmm, maybe the deaths and explosions were staged in order for Captain and Sgt. had to go deep, deep undercover for a mission that was kept secret from even the military command.
And, the only people who knew were the Blue House and that Press Secretary because it involved their North Korean friend.
Otherwise, it is really mysterious as to how Capt. knew where to find Dr Kang in thedesert.
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Fantasy LOL ending: Dr Kang joins the Army, with the condition that all 4 of them are deployed to the same assignments.
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Aside from the North South issue is the tie-in to why Asperagus turned mercenary and the North special forces team being hired out as mercenaries by their Security Chief.
Basically, when there is peace, it means there is no more fighting. And, if there is no more fighting, then, the soldiers no longer have purpose or function and are obsolete.
This is what Asparagus meant when he said that he had no country to serve, in answer to Captain's question about why he turned mercenary.
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After finishing Six Dragons, I went back and started re-watching "A Tree With Deep Roots". Even though I loved watching "Deep Roots" the first time, watching it after watching Dragons makes it even more interesting.
Some of the characters in Dragon are also depicted in Tree, albeit from a different perspective. Such as Lee Bang Won, Lee Bang Ji, Moo Hyuk, etc.
Even more interesting is where Sam Bong's supporters were depicted as the protagonist and Lee Bang Won as the antagonist in "Six Dragons", Sam Bong supporters are the antagonist in "A Tree With Deep Roots".
Yep, not only music change a lot of things, so do politics.
Of course, it is also hilarious that many of the actors in Dragon had different roles in Deep Roots. For instance, Gil Tae Mi and Yook San, both who died at the end of Dragons, have been reincarnated into, respectively, a scholar and a minister, in Trees.
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[Drama 2019] Romance Is a Bonus Book ♥ 로맨스는 별책부록
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I'm glad they set this drama in the publishing industry. By doing so, all the characters are literary and educated type of people, without the usual nonsense characters in other dramas.
It's also great that the drama included some of the problems facing the publishing industry. Such as the shredding of unsold books, contending with unauthorized on-line sharing and the small margin of profit.
I love that Ms Go is the Gangnam Leopard, but only on the third Friday of each month.
I really like that the drama is showing how a healthy relationship is built through Dan-il and book designer guy's storyline. Even though it's predictable what the final pairings will be in the end.
As for the newly divorced couple, it really is "Women are from Venus, Men are from Mars."