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22 minutes ago, tiger457_stv said:
@timidjock0819 You talk about songs... which do you think is the best in My Ajusshi?
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On my playlist right now: There is a Rainbow (my #1), Ordinary Day, and Adult. Also, With or Without You by U2 - I will reserve this song on standby
hopefully the Ajusshi will go Darcynian and fight for Jian (yes I know I'm delulu). @MsMinnieFran once said, I am expecting to be taken out for a fancy dinner so I better not end up eating take out or worst line up in a buffet after episode 15.
7 minutes ago, justamom said:I was watching Mother but it got too heavy so I switched over to Misty...which wasn't light either and caused me great pain at the end! (Even though it was a great show, one of the best). So like @Kimchi Sweet Potato I need some healing!!!
The song I have on repeat is Ordinary Day. It reminds me of the movie title One Fine Day. Super melancholic but beautiful.
Mini-break. Yes. Oh yes.
Talking about heartbreak with Misty. Yikes I am glad you survived that last 30 min. Mother at least had a rightful nice ending. I hope this show doesn't become Misty My Mister as what the other poster suggested.. because I'll be damned
1 hour ago, akhenaten said:I hope they release the subbed BTS. The one I’d love to see is the BTS of that scene when LSK as Park Dong Hoon confronted Lee Ji Ah’s Yoon Hee and he broke down and cried. Until now, my heart aches for Dong Hoon when I re-watch those scenes.
I can’t imagine how LSK felt in that moment. I think his real self disappeared and he was fully Dong Hoon. His acting was so raw and so real. I think to a great extent, Lee Ji Ah was also influenced by his acting in that scene so her reaction was also genuine.
It must have been difficult to shoot that whole sequence in parts and then the director shouts cut and LSK and LJA are still immersed in the scene. No wonder they were so exhausted.
But then again, bravo, LSK! Please win an award. Then again, sweep all the awards for Best Actor in a Drama this year. This is acting at the highest level.
And I also commend Lee Ji Ah for her acting here. Yoon Hee could have easily become a one-dimensional character but she played her in such a way that made her both flawed and sympathetic. At least to me.
I agree. LJA is so good in MA. I actually feel her pain and loneliness most women her age can relate to.. She made YH feel human despite the mistakes of an affair. She even have a great chemistry with LJE too. I am glad she is back in kdramaland. I read she is already getting casting calls for another drama at KBS2 this summer.
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16 hours ago, KevinD said:
I completely agree with everything you stated here. I'm an IU fan as well, and I'm also glad that she was able to overcome the slump after Moon Lovers. I'm certain she learned a great deal from working with Lee Sun Kyun (I have endless compliments for him as an actor and a person) and I hope that he continues to mentor her/advise her with her acting career after all this over. As for her being more comfortable behind-the-scenes, to be honest, I think she just really enjoys working with veterans. Contrary to her youthful appearance, she's quite the old soul. In Kim Soo Hyun's words, "It's like there's an ahjumma living inside of her."
I hope LSG will still give her some acting advise even after the drama. I also have endless respect for that man not only as a professional actor but as a person as well. Judging from his professional reputation, he is really a selfless actor and very committed to his craft. He is not all about personal glory but rather focuses on working in tandem with his leading ladies making sure they mesh well. Aside from that velvety voice, can LSG be anymore perfect? Kudos to him for providing a good supportive environment to LJE and vice versa.
LJE is such a deep thinker and that tiny bean is like yoda (gong hyo jin's description)
I hope she will take a well deserved break after this drama. I think KWS really made her run so many times that LJE lost some weight from filming. IU should learn from MA and take her time in choosing the right project for her. Please no more cutesy innocent roles. I hope someday she will get to work with Ji Sung or Jang Hyuk in a drama.
21 hours ago, sadiesmith said:I didn't watch Misaeng, but here the PD/writer duo have so carefully built up all this tension and longing between characters and created all kinds of anticipation in their viewers. Not delivering something satisfying for closure is a sure way to get them on everyone's hate list.
Chingu, too late for this writer/PD combo to back out now. There was no need for them to add the unnecessary ambiguity since almost everyone is not expecting a romantic vibe from the beginning. They could have sunk the ship weeks ago but nope they keep on intensifying the violence and longing. The ending for MA is beyond our control but If KWS and PHY will not deliver and give us a vanilla ending instead, then for sure both will be blacklisted in my watchlist. But I am still hopeful that they will deliver.
6 hours ago, aisling said:Are guys watching any other shows? I’m so nervous and anticipating MA finale that I can’t concentrate on any other dramas. I put them all on hold until MA ends.
I need a long break more like a hiatus after the finale of this drama. It was such a bad idea watching Mother entirely then going straight to My Ajusshi. Too much heart break and tears at the beginning of the year. I feel like my heart is about to explode
17 hours ago, ninaanin said:On MA's OST.
I understand both "Adult" and "There's a Rainbow" as the OTP's songs. I will forever relate these songs to them.
If I'm not got it wrong, they are used in different moments, to convey different OTP's actions that bind them to each other: I would say, figuratively, "Adult" refers to "syncronic action time" and "There's a Rainbow" refers to "diacronic action time". "Adult" is normaly used when they are sharing a "same time" and/or "same space": walking together, eating together, speaking to each other, thinking on each other at the same moment. "There's a Rainbow" is mostly used when one is trying to reach the other, and normaly it expressed by motion: running; I would say that DH calling JA at the end of episode 16 can also be understood as a "reaching" movement.
IMO, Jian's theme song will always be "There is a Rainbow" with her running to him or she is worried about his breathing. Also "Ordinary Day" is a song used when both of them are feeling lonely and sad.
The perfect ending of episode 14 and the great use of that song when DH was calling Jian through his cellphone .. A pure cinematic gem. Be still my heart.
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6 hours ago, sadiesmith said:
I love your ending. Hey, if they are indeed the endgame, the director would be cruel if all we get in the way of skinship was the non-kiss of episode 3. Even Yura got her hug when she asked Ki Hoon for it, awkward though it may be. So may the ending happen close to the way you dreamed it. :-)
There have been a couple of actresses who for years many have considered a hopeless case until they got paired with LSK, and then magic! The one that stood out the most was Lee Yeon Hee, whose casting in Miss Korea opposite LSK received groans from left and right. But she proved everyone wrong with that one project and people finally believed she could act. Unfortunately I think after that one drama she went back to what many considered lackluster form again. It could be that she found just THE right character in Miss Korea, or acting opposite a veteran who made her comfortable was really key. Who knows? Maybe this is telling:
http://netizenbuzz.blogspot.com/2014/01/tv-lee-sun-gyun-top-actress-creator.html
I said this before, after an epic project like this, working with one of the top directors and script writers in Korea, how do actors move on? Everything else will feel like a step back. How can IU find another character as awesome as this? Same with LSK. It might be a looong time before he sets foot in dramaland again. He's said in 2012 that doing multiple films and drama in the same year almost killed him.
LSG always brings out the best in his partners. I think he is a generous leading man on screen. He does not attempt to overpower the presence of his leading ladies. I noticed that in numerous occasions he purposefully paced himself to match LJE's breathing. It takes another level of confidence and security as an actor to let your partner shine on screen. LSG is one of those rare actors that can sense whether he should take over or hold back in a particular scene. Their argument in episode 10 is a classic example of that where LJE completely took over with confidence in the last 2 minutes of the scene and LSG holding back and just completely trusting her with the direction of Kim Won Suk. As an IU fan, I was completely stunned by this transformation. This level of intensity in her acting range is definitely something new she delivered after watching all her dramas since Dream High. I already know she has a potential as an actor because I also loved her as Cindy in the Producers but LJE was red carded by numerous k-drama communities from her acting performance in Moon Lovers. I assumed it really affected her because she took a while to decide on another drama project after 2016. I also noticed that she seems a lot more happier in MA and keeps on giggling every chance she gets behind the scenes. I guess all the positive comments and getting huge accolades from everyone that doubted her abilities even gave her more determination to do her best.
I will be really curious after the finale interviews of how LSG and LJE think of each other and their palpable chemistry.. Usually actors will have interviews when the show ends. This is one drama where a director's cut and behind the scenes I will not mind watching. I am curious how LSG and LJE work and read their lines together.
Moreover, IU (Lee Jieun) is a trendsetter everywhere she goes.. I wouldn't be surprised that after her successful stint in MA that it will further solidify LSG's reputation as a top actress creator. So I think I will see casting news or offers on LSG with other younger actresses like Yoona or Suzy.
2 hours ago, nearsea said:Please don't take this in a wrong way, but I feel uncomfortable whenever this show is compared to misaeng. Not talking about your post, but on dramabeans there were certain comments like jang gu rae also brought a slipper for the manager. So ji an - dong hoon also have the same sunbae-hoobae relationship like jang gu rae and the manager.
And also there was this presumption that since this drama is also directed by the same PD so the ending would be on the same line. But, honestly I feel even if it's the same director, the writer is different here. So the conclusion can only be based on how the writer wanted to end this story, not because it comes from the same director unless the PD goes nuts and give his own touch to the ending [like black's PD did :S]. Hope that doesn't happen.
Yes, a lot of people are forgetting that Park Hae Young is a 100% romance writer. It has been a while since Kim Won Suk worked with a romance writer - Kim Eun Hee (Signal writer) is a pure mystery thriller writer and Yoon Tae Ho (Misaeng) more a slice of life writer. Being a fangirl of KWS, he has a good reputation within the screenwriter communities so it will be unlikely the man will go rogue like that Black director.
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48 minutes ago, akhenaten said:
@timidjock0819 Despite everything she's done, I actually feel sorry for Yoon Hee as well. She made a big mistake with the affair, but it's clear to me that she's very much in love with Dong Hoon. I kind of see her actions throughout the affair as a desperate attempt for her husband to finally notice her and love her the way she wanted him to. Too bad she never seemed to get through to him. I think maybe that's why Dong Hoon went out of his way to be solicitous to her needs and to give in to what she wants (I have this feeling it was her idea to send Ji Seok to school abroad coz doesn't he live with her sister in the States?) because that was all he could give her. I still believe he loves her in his own way, but he could never give her his heart and Yoon Hee knew that.
Yes, I could never hate her. It is hard being in a relationship where your husband treats you nothing more like an obligation. It is apparent in their interactions where DH always asks what can I get for you? do you need anything? I am sure DH cares about her in his own way. He is too decent to admit his unhappiness in their marriage but YH already knows despite his silence.
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7 hours ago, chickfactor said:
It's such a classic emotional palate cleanser. Can you imagine Dong-Hoon running to her bedside at the hospital, and as she lies unconscious he holds her hand and pours his heart out, "I love you, be with me, blah blah" and her hands begin to move and she wakes up in full makeup. And because she was injured, all is forgiven and everything is swept under the rug?
@chickfactor girl which drama is this? Sounds familiar? Is it the same drama with that man choking on orange juice when he found out he has a long lost daughter?
that makjang scene killed me btw from laughing. I hope this does not happen to Dong Hoon and Jian because TVN has created an anti for life
13 hours ago, desertflower said:While at University, Dong Hoon was studying and concentrating on his engineering classes and although he was popular and well liked by the ladies, he didn’t raise his head from the books. Yoon Hee was the one who made herself available to garner the attention of this introverted, quiet, conservative man. Dong Hoon going the path of least resistance let’s Yoon Hee woo him. He thinks little of the fact that he may not have ever developed any feelings for her on his own to the point where he would even ask her out let alone marry her had she not put herself in his way. He just went along with it because he thought ...sure...Yoon Hee is a pretty and nice girl who likes me. I seriously doubt that Dong Hoon ever had burning passion for Yoon Hee.
On the other hand, Dong Hoon CHOSE Ji An for her temporary position...against all reasoning. He CHOSE Ji An. This may be the first time Dong Hoon has liked someone. In fact he didn’t even recognize it as such since it had NEVER happened before now. His passion and awareness is tuned to Lee Ji An. He is beginning to realize this something is not nothing. He breaths for Lee Ji An. He wakes up thinking about her and he goes to sleep thinking of her. This guys got it bad. I expect his passion to overtake his hesitancy at some point.
That was always the theory in the back pages isn't it? DH got out of college, married a nice educated girl, found a job, and become a parent. Every mother's dream of having their son make those good choices. Straight path.
The awkwardness and nervousness with Jian fits that criteria from your description. DH's level of discomfort around the subject is making him crazy and more violent. It's like he couldn't handle and identify those feelings as being in love because it is also the first time for him to experience such intense feelings despite living in this world for over 40 years. So he dismissed it and made excuses for it like "you just find me pitiful that's why you like me". The other people around him already knew like his brothers, JH, and ?also YH that this is something different. DH is fighting with all his might and his struggle is real not to fall or acknowledge these feelings.
How interesting right? if that's really the case for the story of Jian and DH, they are both each other's first love despite their age difference. I am really looking forward for the kdrama feminazis to bring out their pitchforks!
It explains YH's marriage dissatisfaction because she even mentioned that DH always acts like he lost something or is always unhappy or alone. That's why I could emphatize with YH because how hurtful it must be to feel that you were never "the one" and to actually witness DH potentially loves someone else and ardently longs for that person. Is this YH's karma for the affair? In my opinion, the pain is somewhat comparable or even worse for her.
13 hours ago, sanika said:I find it interesting and telling how much of the discussion is centered around the subject of love.
Having said that, I wonder how different the conversations would have been if the character of Ji-An was a guy instead of a girl.
Conversely, taking the example of the director's previous work, how different would the topics be in the Miseang forum if the character of Im Siwan was a girl ?
Hmm good point. But if there were plenty of scenes where Oh Sang Shik longs for Jang Geu Rae the same way as our Ajusshi acts around Jian then I have no qualms in rooting for them as a same sex couple. But Kdramalad is never ready for that as of yet.
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About the pics being posted with Jian looking like a grown up woman with heels and sexy long hair in a possible time lapse.
Alright.. I want to put this out there.. Have you guys even thought about what that chemistry is going to be like between LJE and LSG when they will be all dressed up?
I mean the sexual tension is already hard to ignore with Jian's tomboyish get-up and DH's weary suit. They are already beautiful in those night walks. I am kind of curious how are they going to look on screen with Jian looking feminine on heels with our handsome Ajusshi. Imagine if they will also hug looking like that? or even a possible kiss? I am just curious that's all..
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13 hours ago, h2ogirl said:
Yes, his philosophy of passivity has failed tremendously. Now that someone knows everything, you can't say it's no big deal, can you?
- And wow! I hadn't realized how symbolic that movie sequence was. "Park Dong Hoon, will you make a conscious choice to change your life? Or will you continue destructively spiraling down?" I'm so glad he made the conscious decision to confront Lee Ji Ahn directly. Contrast that to when he found out his wife cheated on him - he chose to ignore it. Confrontation versus resignation. Take that, whoever-said-PDH-is-frustrating-and-doesn't-make-decisions!
My apologies for cutting your post short. Speaking of confrontation, I couldn't understand the reason why Dong Hoon wants Jian to call him right away or his immediate need to find her? Is there anything else to discuss between them? JYD (our shipper ring leader) already gave detailed accounts in between the punches
. It's not like Jian disappeared without a trace, she called him saying her final goodbyes. DH has not indicated of reciprocating her feelings either. He even got the promotion, everyone happy, and he can continue living with his wife in that lifeless apartment. All is well. So where's the fire? He is so determined of trying to find Jian that in the upcoming episode he tracks down the phone booth and leave an empty office. The best reason that DH can come up with is so that she will stop running. I was like huh? Is he feeling guilty about what? in fact he was the one who got betrayed. Ok DH, you need to come up with a better reason hereAnd I agree with you about Gwang Il being the wild card. In fact, he was the first character to point out that Jian is in love with DH since episode 7-8. He knows Jian better than anyone because of his repressed obsession with her.
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2 hours ago, rellea said:
Thanks!
I finally decided to join after weeks of lurking and refreshing the page for my fix in between each episode. I've fallen deep into this rabbit hole and I'm not sure I want my life back.
I've seen so many comments from Korean viewers (I'm Korean American so I often look at the Korean comments on naver) saying that their love is beyond just romance or friendship (thankfully not as many people are calling it a familial relationship anymore). I saw one comment referring to it as "the purest, platonic love". They see themselves in each other and would do anything to make the other happy. It's the greatest "love of another human being". They go absolutely ape richard simmons when someone suggests that it might be romantic love because "Don't turn it into another stupid love story".
And okay, I get where they're coming from, and I agree to a certain extent, but what I don't get is why it can't be romantic love. People are genuinely offended when someone brings up the possibility. Does romantic love have to be sexual? (I mean, we know that Donghoon thinks she's pretty at least when no one else does at least. There was definitely an initial attraction on his part, imo.) Isn't the basis of a successful romantic relationship strong emotional support and deep care for one another? To be honest, I can't really see the difference between the "pure, platonic love" they describe and "romantic love" aside from the sexual aspect. I'm convinced that were the age gap smaller, no one would have a problem with seeing their relationship as romantic.
Welcome to the forum. I am glad you decided to join the discussion. I think all of us here are waiting if this writer/PD combo will have what it takes to defy audience perceptions or this production will cave in to the prejudices of the public. Judging from your post, the MA domestic comments are fine as long as it's a "safe" non-romance. How crazy isn't it? Regardless of how much two people will hurt and are completely lifeless being apart in the end they just need to have a deep friendship
because of the age gap. I guess that's improvement compared two weeks ago where the adoption orphanage story was alive and well. And I agree with you. What is the difference between a deep platonic love vs love for another human being vs romantic. They are all in the same and the concepts overlap sometimes in real life. When we meet our other half we fall, find friendship, and love another human being. Just because the possibility their relationship will turn romantic, it does not make MA a stupid love story. Quite the contrary, the show's ending if done right and bravely stand up against prejudices can hold up on it's own and will become one of the greatest love stories in kdramaland. This show was meant to provoke and never conform to the conventional. Otherwise, it would have not openly explored so many ambiguous romantic scenes between their lead characters when no one was forcing the writer/PD on giving any romantic notion from the start.
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2 hours ago, arctichare said:
They way Dong Hoon looks at his phone as he realizes that Ji An has been with him all along. His connection to her has never been severed. I love the background music playing at the start of the scene which stops right as Dong Hoon is about to say her name. And then "There is a Rainbow" ost starts playing. It's just perfection.
But for the first time on the show, it looks like Dong Hoon knows what he wants. The only time is now. So go get Ji An, Dong Hoon. It's no big deal.
Thank you:) The cinema scene is probably my top fave in all MA so far.. I agree it was shot perfectly with DH holding the phone close to his lips finally speaking and calling on Jian. In that moment, I believed he made his choice already. I don't know about you guys but the song "There is a Rainbow" has been playing on my office speakers since Thursday
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@justamom - I was surprised my fangirling drool over LSG and Jang Ki Young didn't give away my gender
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In regard with the ending, it is still all or nothing for me even after 90%of the drama. However, I need a confession of DH's feelings about Jian and I must say more important than what the ending might be. A clear explanation is warranted regarding the show's persistent addition of longing scenes every damn episode from DH's perspective etc.. So, PDnim and Writernim give us a clear explanation other than DH is just a friendly neighborhood guy like he owns Applebys
Will he reciprocate Jian' feelings or will he finally give his final rejection? I hope episode 15 is where everything will be revealed and not a big let down with our Ajusshi still the same too righteous character as when we first started.
If the shippers were right all along about DH's feelings, I don't need to see them as a couple moving forward to episode 16 etc..They can part ways knowing that they love each other but now is not the right time. We only have 2 episodes to go so there are many things to wrap up with other characters as well. I will be happy with an ending that indicates a start of a brand new beginning and a possible of a blooming romance at the right time with DH finally getting a divorce from YH (seriously this couple really needs a divorce!) and Jian living a much happier life trying to rebuild for a better tomorrow. I hope in episode 16 they will eventually meet again because soulmates will always find each other in this lifetime or the next as fate will have it.. The same way DH picked Jian in a whole bunch of resumes in that desk from the start.. There was always that eerie of mystery about their connection that only the universe can understand.
I think the ending has already been shot and kept in secrecy since IU has been talking about it yesterday. I am just glad that it seems nobody will die. From episode 1-14, MA have its minor flaws but so far every episode has been shot with pure perfection. Just when I thought that I have given up on it, the show manages to keep on surprising me every week.
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53 minutes ago, mujay said:
So not just me,felt Confused while see her in IU costum
lately i watching her MV and consert
Many time i got the hunch" did this girl is Ji an?"
I wish she scure her name actress as lee ji eun not IU.
I think IU is already starting to use her real name in MA acting credits. I guess I will really miss Jian after next week
. It was confusing a little bit for me too watching her commercials acting cute and girly. In opinion, Jian is the hottest oppa in kdramaland right now, I say Jung Hae In who? But more seriously, my girl crush for IU went to a whole different level after watching MA. She is incredibly talented both as a singer and an actress as well.
58 minutes ago, 40somethingahjumma said:I'm new to this fandom and I saw the romance practically right off the bat. I didn't know anything about this show before I started watching... never read a single recap... had no idea that this was any kind of intergenerational romance in the making. All I knew was that it was a dark and gritty show and IU was in it. From the moment DH started noticing J'A, it occurred to me that they were building up to some kind of romance. Most telling was when he was on the train looking out for her that first time after finally rubbing shoulders in the workplace. It was like a boy who'd met a girl that intrigued him. Maybe I've read LSK wrongly but from where I'm looking, he often brings a boyish nuance to their interactions. Someone on DB mentioned Dan Stevens' take on Edward Ferrars and I'd agree wholeheartedly with that comparison. In fact, I have thought for a while that there's something very British about the DH-J'A dynamic. In terms of bleakness, the earliest comparison I went for in my own head was Luther (Idris Elba) and Alice (Ruth Wilson). The dynamic between DH and J'A is no where nearly as dysfunctional as that one but there are some compelling similarities.
And yes, you're right I don't believe that a man can shower that level of kindness on a woman (bar Jesus Christ) without something else driving him. Especially a man who is generally reticent, who can't even hold an extended, honest conversation with his own wife or his mother. Even the man I consider my workplace mentor who invested hours on me was never that emotionally invested in me.
I agree
. Also, the first time Jian asked him to buy her food was quite monumental looking back at the first episode. DH is not friendly and a snob even to eat with women/girls. Aside from his sister-in-law and Jung Hee, he does not interact with the opposite sex. There is always that level of curiosity about Jian that seems to interest him.
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1 hour ago, Wotad said:
In my opinion that person is one of them , some of what she was saying was basically calling people ignorant in some parts.
The only reason DH seems Mr. Mysterious is because people don't want to see what he is showing: complete, selfless, regard and respect for another human being who touched his soul and made him feel alive and well and made him feel beautiful all over again so that he could assert himself and live a full life without fear or regret or indignity. He would be okay if he knew she was okay, wherever she is and remains in contact with him
You watched 14 episodes and think he would be okay if she was out of sight for him like really? people think hes mysterious because he is.. we dont know what hes truly thinking.
Lets wait and see though the people who act like know it all's and think he hasnt show interest in her might look stupid next week or i will , so lets wait and see.
@Wotad chingu just a little bit of history in the backpages. @noor1 and I we respond to each other's post but barely agree on anything
. I'm a shipper delulu and @noor1 is more of an objective poster that's how we typically challenge each other. It's what keeps the discussion interesting and fun in this space. Yah! @noor1 I think I'm going to miss our craziness after Thursday next week.
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1 hour ago, justamom said:
Ah okay! It must be so strange for all of you IU fans to see her in My Mister. When I saw that video I was like who is that stranger and what did she do to my Ji An? I want my Ji An back!
(Just imagine Park Dong Hoon seeing IU instead of Ji An...he’d get a heart attack!)
Ikr. It will take me some time to get used again to IU's other persona as the glam up queen soloist of Korea. I was like where the hell is my Jian?
the scary girl with her gangsta puppy eyes and baby cheeks. Lee Jieun (IU) is really cool as Jian - less make up, recycled clothes, converse shoes, and oversized hoodie. She has become My Oppa damn it! No offense to our handsome Ajusshi.
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19 minutes ago, sadiesmith said:
But I have enough of them beating around the bush. This time I want a conventional love confession, damn it! No more DH beating up bad guys because he can't properly express his feelings to the one he loves.
I believe that DH's thoughts about his feelings for Jian were purposefully omitted by the PD throughout the drama until the big reveal which I assumed will be happening by Episode 15. It is a story telling tactic masterfully crafted by KWS, he likes to put strings by around the ending and will likely reveal more scenes about DH's feelings regarding Jian. The production knows that the audience is getting impatient. They have no choice at this point but to address the big elephant in the room.
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1 hour ago, mushroomsoupie said:
IU said that episode 15 will be so interesting, episode 16 is great too but episode 15 is even more
Sorry to cut your post short. IU using the term "interesting" is a code word for another love confession coming up in episode 15. Kim Won Suk used the same word "interesting" when describing episode 9 and 10 during the mid-drama press conference of My Ajusshi. And we all know what happened on episode 10. I am just hoping this is a DH confession of love and not a confession of makjang birth secret
**quadruple puke***
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2 hours ago, akhenaten said:
About the scenes when Dong Hoon was holding on to his phone after he found out that he was being bugged through it, I don't know but I didn't see it as him holding that phone lovingly in any way. What I felt was betrayal and a deep sadness. He actually cried while he was thinking about all the times he thought Lee Ji An just seemed to read his thoughts and feelings, not realizing that she was listening to every word he said and reading every message he sent or received. And then they showed him remembering what he said to Yoon Hee the night she admitted to the affair. To me, it seemed like the scene was showing how hurt and confused Dong Hoon was when he realized that Ji An (who had become his pillar, much like what Yoon Hee was to him once) also betrayed him, and to Do Joon Young as well. Even at the movie theater when he was holding on to that phone, before he said her name into it, what I saw on his face was confusion and anger and sadness because he had given his trust to Ji An completely. His eyes were still shining with tears then, which shows how deeply hurt he was by what she did. (One can also say that the depth of his hurt is evidence of how deeply he feels for Ji An. We are, after all, most hurt by those whom we love best.)
Thank you for pointing this out. I agree that the flashbacks of YH scenes from DH's perspective were mirroring the betrayal of Jian. Not the same, but has some similarities. He trusted both women and realizing their betrayal was really confusing for him. The best he can do is confront JYD, otherwise he will go crazy.
Watching episode 14 again. The irony? Jian and YH are guilty of betraying DH. However, both women made different decisions regarding that issue. YH decided to stay in hell or purgatory with DH, while Jian is determined to leave him and say goodbye. But guess who DH is desperately searching for? In my opinion, DH already made his choice between YH and Jian.
Again, I would also like to point out the difference in DH's anger when it comes to both women. He only punched JYD once because he broke their deal of revealing his knowledge of the affair. DH didn't punch him because he was sleeping with YH. But when JYD said something like sleazy and Jian on the same sentence, DH beat the crap out of him to the ground and split his lips apart. The level of intensity of DH's feelings with Jian can sadly be expressed in those rare moments of violent tendencies.
There is a talk here with the level of violence that DH is exhibiting but I couldn't agree more with some of the opinions here. The show is really not shy in showing an intense level of physical violence. There is no filter and more like being on the streets. I don't mind it quite honestly because it is just part of the realism. Jian also have the same level of violence by staring at the knives every chance she gets when someone annoys her. The show is displaying the animalistic or the id psychology of human nature.
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15 hours ago, mujay said:
I SICK WITH ALL FATHER-DAUGHTER issue in this drama, why still bring such groundless reason when there is none.
DH-Jian relationship they could name it anything except this one
when some people insisting father-daughter applying to DH-Jian relationship what i felt"common folk you humiliating such great drama"
2 more episode we will see how brave the writer and PDnim stay true in their concept, many people hide behind their prejudice,religious belief and their personal notions of right and wrong just to look fancy not because they mean it.
Let"s stay cool to greet the revolution of DH and Jian love line.
First of all, Happy Saturday everyone!
I thought this issue all gone shut to hell.. Paternal? lmao. First of all Dong Hoon already has a kid, so he is not devoid with the feelings of a parent. No doubt DH loves his child, but do you see him long for Jiseok like a soulmate? Come on now. This is just ridiculous talk from people that have prejudices towards the age gap from the beginning.
Their relationship is strictly platonic - ok there were some elements of friendship in the beginning but it all ended the minute Jian confessed her feelings numerous times. If this was just platonic, then a confession was not necessary and could have been left out entirely in the show. Jian's confession was the centerpiece of episode 10. The writer/PD could have just fiddle with the non-confession all throughout if they were really angling for a platonic co-worker relationship. Jian's confession was put front and center because the show wanted to make it clear this was not just a platonic relationship but more than that.. The phone booth scene should really be the utmost confirmation of Jian's love for Dong Hoon. She was saying goodbye to the love of her life that it's ok for her to be reborn if it means she can meet him again in another lifetime (effin broke my heart!
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@mujay 2 more episodes chingu. Let's hope PD Kim Won Suk and writer Park Haeyoung are really brave and end it with Jian and DH happy together with the anticipation of a new beginning and new love blooming. Both of them deserve the happiness and contentment they found in each other.
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Just finished watching the powerful episode 14
Notable scenes:
Goodbye call: It was beautiful on how DH's footsteps was shot after Jian hanged up the call. It appeared he was limping and dragging himself like all the energy from his legs were drained out. These little things bring the most impact like how DH's lips are quivering and trying hard to control his tears.
Phone booth - I have not seen such heartbreaking exchange between two people longing for each other. Jian made the decision to protect him at all cost. She will not dare dream of a future with DH. Aside from the marriage, Jian knows DH cannot live with rumors that will tarnish his impeccable reputation and being a murderer is something engraved in her past. She decided to leave and love him from a far instead..
Jung Hee and Jian - Two women with kindred spirits. Some people are only capable of loving one person for the rest of their lives. I think both of them share that same fate.
JYD & Jian - The intensity of Jian and my eternal adoration for this girl still lives on
It is rare for a kdrama to have the male lead be the damsel in distress and the heroine is the one threatening everyone to eff off! Just a wonderful role reversal. IU (Lee Jieun) was so so good in this scene, girl you got me terrified!
JYD and DH - Ahh yes the revelation. The one moment that stands out was when JYD accusing DH of being sleazy then a flashback of him sitting down with Jian in an empty bar. I guess it is very telling on how DH deals with his feelings for Jian. He punched JYD repeatedly as a form of misdirected anger towards himself. So heartbreaking when DH finally realized that he lost her and was alone in the movie theatre (Signal feels everyone?)
If nobody knows I long for her, then it won't be a big deal
If nobody knows I miss her everyday, then it won't be a big deal
If nobody knows I couldn't breathe without her, then it won't be a big deal
The path of least resistance vs. the road not taken.. A choice that Dong Hoon needs to decide on next week's episode.
My Ajusshi is a realistic drama and I am no Pollyanna to believe in fairy tales either. As I said before, DH should just pick YH. She is the safest choice for him and can uphold his family honor. YH has the right pedigree to fit in and be a director's wife. A path of least resistance and an easier non-complicated life for someone like DH. So what if she had an affair, as long as no one knows about it then the facade can just continue of a happy marriage. DH has been living this way for over 40 years, always afraid of living in shame or making a mistake. I am not expecting him to throw away everything he worked so hard for over someone like Jian. What kind of a crazy man will do that? It makes perfect sense and logical that he will stay with YH.
Does DH really have what it takes to choose the road less traveled and pick Jian over anything else? I am not hoping for it. I cannot imagine DH capable of doing something so reckless. So I guess I will leave it to the writers to see the potential of My Ajusshi becoming the most romantic k-drama of this year. Hands down. Soulmates, true love, great love - whatever my delulu mind can think of.. It is not enough to describe this story once DH will decide to pick Jian despite the fact he will likely suffer and keep on defending her past against judgmental people. Isn't that enough reason for him to run away from her right?
Scary as this sounds. I am expecting this writer/PD combo to mess up the ending
.. Otherwise, MA is nearing perfection if they will give me an OTP ending because it will permanently ruin my palette for romantic k-dramas altogether once this show ends. The story of Dong Hoon and Jian is that precious, beautiful, and unforgettable.
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1 hour ago, mujay said:
Congratulation to Myahjussi team.
And yes another Lee sung kyung and Lee Ji eun drama please.
Their chimestry overwhelmed me forever.
So in love with DH -Jian, can't imagine another otp could replace them in my memory, there is greatest love could we seen in our life time.
My Ajusshi is a show that never lost its core audience since the first episode. It is gaining a cult following within the kdrama communities. This is quite the underdog story after all the stupid controversies. The show still manages to tell a story that resonates with everyone and get good ratings. I have been spoiled by TVN with their Wed-Thurs timeslots from Mother to My Ajusshi. The quality of both dramas are just astounding that now I am afraid to go watch another series and it will not live up to what I was accustomed to these past couple of months. Congratulations to KWS, IU, LSG, and to the rest of the team!
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16 minutes ago, sadiesmith said:
Yes, this is exactly why I don't like Yoon Hee getting involved. I want this to be DH's effort alone. Sigh. I guess I was delusional after all.
Chingu it looks like you have company in the delusion part
YH is not a bad person and quite resourceful because she is a lawyer. I think she will find Jian first because there's a spoiler in Twitter where both IU and Lee Ji Ah are shooting inside a car together. So likely that scene will be shown in episode 15. I give up trying to guess this show, if anything it keeps on surprising me. I just hope the story will not turn into a makjang adoption story as their grand finale **triple puke**
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19 minutes ago, chickfactor said:
http://program.tving.com/tvn/mymister/10/Board/List
Ep. 15 Text Preview (Air Date: 5/16/2018)
Dong-Hoon through his cell phone asks Ji-An, who is listening to him, to come see him right away. But he gets no response from her.
Dong-Hoon asks Yoon-Hee is she knows Ji-An, and Yoon-Hee confesses to him all the things that have happened with Ji-An.
Yoon-Hee decides to help Ji-An, along with Dong-Hoon. And Dong-Hoon begins to step up effort to find Ji-An. The more he tries (to find her), the more she tries to run away...
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This should be the last text preview. They usually don't release any for the final episode.
FINAL! Just knowing this will end is making me sad already.
This preview kind of makes it sound like they will adopt her or something. JI-Ahn and JI-Seok will become siblings, and that's why their names are both JI.
Ha ha, just kidding. Perish the thought.
Oh heck no! Jian better run away and never come back. **erase, *erase
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41 minutes ago, Sharine Phinisia said:
In the preview she looked confined and scared to death until someone (presunably DH) found her. After her friend got caught, maybe she become a fugitive?
I will predict and of course I can be 100% wrong. The reason Jian looks so scared in the upcoming preview is because it's either she lost or broke her phone. The symbolism of that phone is becoming a lifeline between them. The agitation, anxiety, and panic ensues in Jian without DH's voice guiding her. She is inconsolable like someone who just lost her home.
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17 minutes ago, aisling said:Holy Mother of Pearl!!!! The ending!!!
And he knows!!! He knows! Finally!!
And stupid JY told DH that JA cheated him of the money and took DH’s side instead of lying to him that everything she told DH was a lie and she was working for him this whole time. He basically just confirmed that JA truly liked DH
I wonder how did he even become a CEO when he doesn’t seem to know how to manipulate people.
I think JYD is the greatest shipper out of all of us
Bravo jerk!
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9 minutes ago, tiger457_stv said:
@timidjock0819 Phone is right hand, slippers in left....ragged breathing!@@@
@tiger457_stv lmao. and not to mention that damn Rainbow song is back just to wrap up the ending. This show is trying to kill me with a heart attack in the middle of the day.
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hopefully the Ajusshi will go Darcynian and fight for Jian (yes I know I'm delulu
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Is he feeling guilty about what? in fact he was the one who got betrayed. Ok DH, you need to come up with a better reason here
. It was confusing a little bit for me too
No offense to our handsome Ajusshi.
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Waiting for the final subtitles. First impression of episode 15: anti-climactic just like in real life
All the running didn't manifest to anything in today's episode. Makes me wonder why did CD (janitor) called DH about Jian where he could have taken her to the hospital himself? I can't believe this show focused more on the law aspect of the wiretapping in the upcoming final episode. I was expecting a rush of emotions in episode 15 but for the first time it didn't capture my heart compared to all other episodes. The show forgot to work on DH's character and just dropped the ball on him. Same upright nice guy after 95% of the drama without making any big leaps. Just a friendly neighborhood guy. But at least the show delivered the answer that Jian's feelings remain unrequited. Please show don't press on that anymore
Leave it be.
I guess one thing that is heartwarming- Jian and Jung Hee found each other. I am very happy in that regard. Those two need to be in each other's lives and have a real mother-daughter relationship. Yes ladies go off to the sunset, heal together, and be happy.
Another TEASE
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Finale episode tomorrow: No wonder TVN extended the drama to 1.5 hours. I am not expecting much except everyone will have their own version of a happy ending k-drama style. I will wait and see this through the end but I guess the PD/writer didn't have what it takes to defy social conventions after all. At least no one died today not even grandma. Whatever the ending is I just hope it will justify all the hooplas and tension being built up between DH and Jian because otherwise what a complete dud.. This is one series where I say the journey is so intensely beautiful but the ending is schizophrenic.