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  1. 16 hours ago, seabysea18 said:

    Any Homeland fans in here? I was #Quinning for a long time, endured a whole season of Quinn being tortured and Carrie forgetting him until they completely killed him off in the next season.

    Homeland obsessed here until they messed with Quinn. I can barely get through Season 6 so I abandoned it completely.

     

    16 hours ago, rubie said:

    Some scenes were filmed at Manhyujeong, a traditional Korean pavilion located in the city. Those looking to recreate the romantic moment they saw in the drama are already making plans to visit the southern city. 

    Thanks for this!!! I've been wondering where they filmed the show. 

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  2. Hello! I've had Soompi for a few years now and I had no idea this page existed!!! I LOOOOVE 2 Days 1 night season 3 and have been following them from the very beginning! I'm so happy I found this page lol

     

    I plan to visit Korea in December and hoping to visit KBS station on a Friday for a very slim chance of seeing if the 2 days 1 night cast will be there to film the opening scene lol again-very happy to have come across this and hope to post again soon! 

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  3. So sorry if this was mentioned in the past but does anyone know which year Mr. Sunshine is supposed to end at? Was it 1907 or was it never specified? Just wondering bc I thought it would be interesting if they include the assassination of Ito Hirobumi

     

    Also - did they mention what happened to Lord Jeung-Mun after he was rescued? I might have missed it

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  4. 6 hours ago, lilyphenix said:

    but I also deeply appreciate the writer and director for reminding us of the nasty reality of wars, and of what the Japanese soldiers did in particular. I couldn't help but reflect on the cruelty people are capable of toward others, when countries are at war... I do not wish anyone to go through that..

    Thank you for pointing this out, I woke up this morning feeling grateful that I live in a country where there is no war but I also reflected on the countries that are currently suffering. 

     

    I also liked how you pointed out AS' cousin! She gained my respect when she refused her husband. Speaking of gaining respect: I also found a new respect for one of the young noblemen following LWI around. I doubted him seeing as how easily scared he would get for thejr cause but in the end, he really proved his loyalty to his friends and to their cause. 

     

    Will be back later to post thoughts on Ep 20! 

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  5. 3 hours ago, saturn said:

    Real history: Yi Sang Ryong's house in An Dong.

    Thanks so much for sharing this! 

     

    I just finished up 19 and was reeling from all the casualties of the episode. Anyone else felt this episode was an absolute bloodbath ?! It was crazy! I was literally holding my breath the moment AS's aunt yelled "HuiSong!" I actually thought that it was the end of him! Loved how it was AS and RA That saved him! 

     

    Favorite scene would have to be Lord Go visiting AS while she was locked in the shed. His apology to her for the things he said was beautiful. So happy that this was included before his passing.

     

    Just when I thought I couldn't despise LWI more, ep 19 proves me wrong. Every single time he appeared on screen, I couldn't help but cuss at my TV. Loved the scene where the emperor smacked the crap out of him. I absolutely hate when LWI can get away with the crap he says ugh!

     

    Loved how they showed how much KH emphatized for the victims of LWI. 

     

    Lastly, my heart breaks for Gunner Jang :( 

     

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  6. 1 hour ago, rocher22 said:

    With dignity through the front door.

    And no one even moved.

    Loved this because he did deserve to walk through it with dignity - he didn't need to get involved and essentially warn Lord Go about what happened to the letters and yet he did it. 

     

    Other thoughts on this weekend's episodes:

     

    - loved the character development from HS. With him assuring AS that he has a plan as well as accepting the fact that someone else is in her heart was amazing. Finally deciding to have a purpose in his life by opening up his newspaper business was great! 

     

    - loved the dream sequence of EC and AS in America. She looked beautiful and they looked so happy + in love

     

    - loved how the Queen was protrayed as intelligent and strong! How she believes that women should also be educated 

     

    - loved the part when Hina realized that Lee Jung Min knows where her mom is and she cussed out "That SOB" LOL made me laugh, true to her feisty nature

     

    - speaking of Lee Jung Min, if anyone else here watches the American tv show Homeland, I'd say that his character bears a lot of resemblence to Saul. In that, he will go through all lengths and use  anyone in order to protect the country he loves 

     

    - loved loved loved the ending where the letters are sent through the RA + Gunner Jang!!! That was SOOOOOOOO cool! Shows how stubborn, resilient, and strong Lord Go is and where AS got these traits from 

     

    I cannot wait to see what happens next! I hope more of the RA now that the EC / AS romance is essentially out in the open 

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  7. It's midnight right now where I'm from and I should be heading to bed but OMG I had to leave a quick comment on here about how amazing episode 14 was! The high rating is definitely well deserved. What an absolutely stressful episode, I literally was on the edge of my seat the entire time! Ahhh loved loved loved the moment when AS started translating Joseph's letter to EC as a way to console him! Had me in tears

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  8. 2 hours ago, miracle23 said:

    that part about not caring about one another is actually DM talking about the relationship between the ronins (DM) and the Japanese Minister, and not between DM and his teammates. DM and the minister are using each other, hence why that minister doesn't dare to touch DM's people.

    Ahhh thank you for clarifying - that scene makes so much sense now lol 

     

    2 hours ago, miracle23 said:

    the actress who plays Hotaru did mention in her interview that the relationship with DM may seem close but she does not have romantic feelings towards him. I also think they are more sisterly, brotherly kinda relationship.

    Also thanks for sharing this, again, the scene about how he told her not to turn around makes so much more sense!

    27 minutes ago, inna75 said:

    It is amazing how KES's Mr Sunshine make a poet, a writer, a serenade out of all of us. Every forum site which discussed this drama will have commentators (even you guys in this Soompi site) beautifully describing the scene, the scenario, the characters, the history of this drama up to the point I feel like collecting all of them and made it into a book..hehehe..seriously, the PD should think about this

    Yes! This drama is so beautiful and interesting that my husband is also hooked with me and he never cared for dramas before this lol

    Loved the rest of your post and agree with it as well. I'd like to add that one of the reasons why I love this drama is how unpredictable it is. Yes it follows some sort of kdrama structure but at the same time, it doesn't. You don't really know what's going to happen next. The characters are written where there's an added layer to their personalities. The writers show that there's more to them than meets the eye, as we've seen in the last episode. The development of the story and the characters goes beyond the typical storyline and it keeps me coming back for moooore lol

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  9. 48 minutes ago, miracle23 said:

    Finally, Hotaru! Arghhh but not in a good environment! I have been replaying that scenes. Love love the emotional stares of Yujo. Finally seeing some emotions from that face! I believe this is another adjustments made towards DM's character where they described how even the Japanese loath the Mushin Society a.k.a the Ronins. It was sad how they're living to survive on their own and still can't avoid the scorns. DM and the gang are slowly creating enemies from the Japan camp.

    Thanks for bringing this up! I totally forgot to mention the Ronins in my last post - that was another of my favorite scenes from ep 12. I loved how they made time to explain briefly the meaning of being one of the Ronins. 

     

    I think DM mentioned that they don't care about each other only that they still have use for one another. I don't think that's the complete truth, I think he said that to scare that douchebag that was messing with them. In truth, it looked like DM found the family he had always wanted with Yujo and gang. Especially since he cared enough to tell Hotoru to not turn around as he sliced one of the guys for hitting her.

     

    Totally love how they showed emotion behind Yujo's character as well. It shows that he's also human and not just a killing machine. I really hope they show more Ronin story. 

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  10. Episode 12 has to be one of the most touching episodes.

     

    Loved the face off between the two strong female characters! I also loved how they met up later on to come to an understanding of what happened that night. That "will they be clawing each others eyes out" tension was there, it actually made me really anxious lol

     

    We find EC and AS finally come back together with an understanding that their moment together is not forever so why not just enjoy each other's company; treasure each moment together while they still can? The courtship in the show was adorable and beautiful, it put a smile on my face the entire time they were having their exchange but it kept reminding me that neither DM or HS had a chance :(

     

    HS showing how different he is from his father and grandfather was also great. Asking the store owner to continue buying from the water seller (?) showed that there's so much more to him than his jokes and flirting. 

     

    My favorite scene was DM visiting the temple and his conversation with AS' parents. The vulnerability he showed as he poured his heart out to them was beautiful and painful. You can really feel how much love he has for AS. His flashback on having AS be the first person he ever cut with his blade was moving.

     

    Ugh this entire episode was amazing, I can't wait until we get to see more of the righteous army fights tho. 

    ps: apologies for the run on sentences :sweatingbullets:

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  11. 5 hours ago, mistymorning said:

    And the rumors that will tarnish AS's name will be unbelievable. Only option left to AS and EC would be running away from the country. Can someone like AS do that? I don't think so.

    Thanks bringing this up, when I was watching ep 10 I couldn't help but wonder if AS would repeat her parents' actions. From what I've gathered, her parents ran away and got married secretly and then were a part of the fight against traitors and to protect Joseon. It seems like her parents are of different social classes. That's what I've gathered from the little info we've got of AS' origins.

     

    I have a question though: the look that AS gave to EC and he was afraid - was he referring to the look of pity or was it the look of despair as she might have realized that she adheres to the "rule" of different classes? 

     

    Changing gears: I love the mirrors scenes as well @loversbridge - imo, it looks as if the director wants to show how similar these 2 souls are. Hina cares about money as much as DM does - ie: when she told the ex-foreign minister's mistress to give her the bag of gold in exchange for her silence. Another example is when Hina had the nerve to tell the king to pay for his coffee lol another example of their similarity is their lack of loyalty for Joseon or Japan. Lastly, the similarity in that the person they love/have feelings for  refuses to see the love they have for them. Hina for EC and Dm for AS

     

    Changing gears x2: favorite scene from ep 10 is when the poster finally acknowledged EC as the boy he saved 30+ years ago. Such an emotional scene of acceptance for EC from someone in Joseon. 

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  12. 21 minutes ago, blademan said:

    Damn! That convo they had in the forest. 

    When she said “If you’re worried for me..”

    and he said “I’m worried for myself!” :wub:

    I don’t care about most people saying that the age gap is disturbing....chemistry is chemistry!

    and it’s gonna happen guys. Deal with it!

     

    I totally agree, I actually don't even sense their age Gap when they're on the screen! Love how he's slowly opening up and showing his feelings for her. He's conflicted but at the same time he can't help himself :wub:

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  13. 6 hours ago, bebebisous33 said:

    Such a sensual scene!!crazy monkey  This underlines how much GDM is attracted to AS.

    GDM is such a tragic character... from the start, the writer is giving us the impression that he will die for AS. 

     

    @alekaonu thanks for the compliment!! I'll write later about KHS by the way.

    I agree with this post completely! This has been such a tragic and sensual scene! I love how the writer protrayed hiw much GDM is desperately holding on to the beautiful lady that could never be his. I also feel that it allude to the future struggle of trying to protect the woman he loves

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  14. Hello! New to the forum, I just started binging from Episodes 1-4 just yesterday and we just finished up 4 this evening! My husband and I are hooked. The cinematography is gorgeous and I love EC and AS's chemistry! Speaking of chemistry, it seems that all the male leads are falling for AS or is it just me? Can't wait to see how the rest of their storylines unfold

    3 hours ago, miracle23 said:

     Bwahahaha... can't help it! My brain is working at full force be it while drama watching or reading... main reason as well for being very picky of what to watch since I will be brain exhausted by the end of it. I am considering shelving this till it ends airing so that I can watch it in one go, skipping the fillers and going straight to the main plot. I am giving it another week, before going for a thriller genre. For the time being DM is too sorrowful to be left unsupported kekekeke! I was a gone case with Chilbong... I am still having flashbacks from those buckets of tears I cried for and with him.. Aigoo, my faint heart....

    Agreed! DM's backstory was so sad! I can't believe they went so graphic with the content and it was really well done! Kudos to the writers

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  15. 22 minutes ago, sscllccrazy said:

    Stargazers are amazing...so many wonderful insights from investigative work, to defining life experience, industry knowledge, mature opinions to published resources and personal takes and outlooks associated to this OTP . I love how kind, supportive and the patient everyone is on this thread. Thank you for letting me share in it.  Takes away any seasickness caused by the rolling this ship must plow through from high swells. Very eyeopening...

    I admire your post @Bambiina and respect your views. I'm assuming if you've read a past one of my posts here, you may have guessed who my first OTP is? I've been a fan of many of your posts there. 

    Thank you @chi13lou when I saw your post I had a huge sigh of relief! Seems all is right in the world when I saw your chant. So energizing and encouraging made me very happy!

    The Plot thickens with yet another angle...didn't think of this. My drama skills must not be honed in well. 

     

     Fans are pretty awesome...digging this up...again @q4q4 good detective work!!! 

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    I interpret it as she is NOT against dating younger guys...hmmm scandal to 'X' out scandal?  In that case not a bad PR move kkkkk.  Intriguing...nothing in this world is unheard of. I just wish this wasn't happening to LJG:bawling: 

     

    Thanks chingu! The plot is thick indeed. 

    I also wish this isn't happening to LJG right now. :anguished:

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  16. 14 minutes ago, caramelovers75 said:

    Count me in, please! I want to give JG a chance & believe in him more! Whatever the possibilities are! I know, I'm desperate. Yes desperately in denial mode! I don't wanna believe this horrible news! Yes, I call this "dating news" is horrible! Because, behind of all this "should-be-a-happy-dating-news", this news really ruin JG's image. Make him suffered & fall down. I don't believe it was a happy event for him either. A true "dating announcement" should be give them a happiness right? At least for the two of them. But, JG seems faced a lot of difficulties because of this news. It's like he was being forced to admit it...

    Thoughts in the spoiler

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    Chingu its not the first time a crazy ex GF has tried to screw over a Korean celebrity. Exhibit A: the Jung Joonyoung scandal last August. I'm not gonna name names but I'm gonna throw out the possibility that we may have a hostage situation right now and a well known actor who may or may not have the initials L and maybe a J and possibly a G is the victim here by some very twisted jjampponghead lol 

    However I believe in the magic of our OTP, our ship, and the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me GOD lol the REAL truth always comes out.  None of this forced/blackmail/BS "truth" that's being forced onto the public by the media these days.

    In JoonU We Trust. 

     

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  17. 1 hour ago, xxxx1982 said:

    Hello all, just joined soompi after following this thread for a couple of weeks.... all because of what happened this week.  

    I am wondering what you guys think regarding JG's message on IG on JHB's birthday 2016? If that is true, it means he was still in good terms with JHB at that time??

    I really enjoy reading everything posted here. We are all matured fans..lol

    Skeptical about it being for "her bday" considering he posted his nekked Pegasus pic WITH IU right after that post.. what an odd way to show your person affection lol posting a pic of your leading lady while you were half naked. 

    Also wanna point out that that post I was referring to is his and IU's first picture together on his insta that isn't from a MLSHR poster. A pic from their Pegasus night.. at the same time IU's first pic after a long hiatus from IG is of him and her from the same Pegasus night.. #fanservicetothemax lolol 

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  18. 45 minutes ago, sscllccrazy said:

     

    I'm with you on this ship captain @akinahana89. I silently lurked my only other OTP never creating an account or signing on. I just supported silently. It was this ship that told me there was something I felt strongly different about.  Has LJG ever addressed a public written or verbal announcement about something regarding this nature?  Did he back in 2014/15 when there was suspected claims between he and JHB? I'm not really expecting him to say anything especially at his fanmeet just because he will probably perform it like he has been with little Q & A . I posted more of my view in spoiler...kind of long so feel free to skip it or read...some points refer to my last post...

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    With all my conviction I believe stargazers discoveries were right...too many experienced detectives here and what has been uncovered is too strong to deny. Perhaps this could also be why Dispatch did or was told to do when they did...release old photos to quiet down all the pairing of JG/JE. As I mentioned before, Dispatch also function on favoritism towards celebrities. Not sure if Namoo or Loen have an inside connection or lack of with Dispatch like other agencies.  I'm not disputing there isn't something with JHB/JG, but the timing is too weird. As I and others have mentioned JG didn't choose to announce anything. Dispatch did it and I'm more suspicious of why they did it and for whom? Yes, I agree with others the photos are so obvious not lovers' photos but could just be friends, so what card are they holding? Are they that vindictive that they wanted to take JG down? That too is what is so scary. What are they threatening JG with? I doubt very much that JG wants to negatively effect JE's album debut. It is obvious he has a lot of care and support for her. He too has a sellout fanmeet and the CM upcoming drama but even with that, I believe he would put JE above himself. There is just such a strong whirl of JG/JE then WS/HS in JE's 'Through the Night' release, JG/PMY and MEC, etc. All so close together to date. I know others feel this suspicion too.  I also kept reading how LJG would let his fans know if he accepted a role.  I haven't read anywhere that he made such a personal statement to his fans. Perhaps in light of all this 'dating' press he has chose not to? Hmmm, and for Dispatch to release one day before a published confirmation of CM. Then the triggered cancellation of the spcl MEC episode within a day and then again a day or so from another song release from JE...why is everything days apart with JG/JE? I pointed out something similar to this before with the date of JE's song release, JG FM ticket sales, then MEC broadcast. Some others posted how JG's fm and birthday are so close to JE's album release. Always days apart...why???? Way too suspicious and it is bothersome. Earlier in his career JG would write letters directly to his fans.  I suppose that was what I thought it was meant when said he would let his fans be the first to know about his next project. Since that did not occur I have little confidence he will write anything about his dating.  IF he announces a wedding, then and only then will that change my thinking. IF there is no such announcement, I can't help but think there has been some kind of sacrifice being made by someone if not two star-cross lovers. Who knows...I could just be reading too much into this cause I'm feeling there is a cover up. I guess there is also the possibility that JG made some mistakes either by poor advisement/judgement or lack of experience with romance with his actions. UGH! Time will tell. If I had to delulu it would be JG/HB are giving it the old college try in their relationship while the affection between JG/JE are being given time to take a step back...realization may occur after the finished broadcast of CM.  Then he will probably get shipped with his co-star from that drama...then it will take attention off all that is currently happening. Perhaps at that point the true feelings, to my hopes will surface with JoonU. Like I said, it is my delulu. This will take time, luck and patience on stargazers.

    I just don't see JE's Uaenas sensing she has been different with her behavior and at her concert with JG (hug and giggles) to be wrong. Then there's all of JG's affections towards her and even their co-stars stares and giddiness at SAF rooting for them to all be delusional. I also want to believe that there is an injustice being done to JG about his expressing any of his feels on relationships. Again, unless he was given poor PR advice.<_< Wow! This in itself could be a drama...script writers are you reading??? LOL 

     

    I'm staying aboard. This ship's compass is a little off course due to stormy weather. We are currently swept up in a swirling whirlpool, but Captain, please keep it steady until calmer waters and lets hope our OTP will sail us forward again. 

    Loved every single one of your point chingu! I'm with you!

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