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6 hours ago, maddymappo said:
@timidjock0819 wrote:
I think Ji An had been eating that restaurant leftover food and just some powdered kind of energy drink (not sure what it is ) at home. I don't think its because she liked it, she is in huge debt and living in the shadows, trying to care for grandma. So he wanted to eat real food, good food. She tells him to take her somewhere "expensive" at one point. And don't think it was like sharing a meal, she kind of wolfed down the food and just ignored him or threatened him about the bribe money at the time and yes to get the dope on his background I think to manipulate him. Finally he got sick of it and told her to just do her worst.
I beg to disagree my friend. Those dinners may have started like a blackmail but the level of curiosity is there between them. it was really an intense conversation for just a mere manipulation? especially the "can you hate me" speech. Also, it is very inconvenient manipulating a person if you don't even talk to each other:) Judging from the previews, those two will have another eating session coming up and this time it is Jian that will be uncomfortable. Let's wait and see I guess:)
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15 hours ago, hushhh said:
One of the reasons I'm hoping that we have a alternate version of satisfying adult connection other than romance is because research shows expecting your spouse to be the be all and end all in your life is unrealistic and put unnecessary stress on the marriage. Also that view is being perpetuated in the media that rarely exalts friendship, especially between women.
When Did Marriage Become So Hard?
https://www.npr.org/2018/02/12/584531641/when-did-marriage-become-so-hard
Thank you for the post. I agree that marriage is hard, takes a lot of work, and sometimes even if you put in all the effort it still may not end in your favor anyway. In terms of YH, she is a despicable character in the beginning. But as you see more layers in the last episodes, I started to empathize with her dilemma. I am sure DH and YH were in love at one point. It is just that people change as they aged and couples grew apart because of that reason. The problem with YH is that she has a false expectation that her husband can be the only source of her self-fulfillment and happiness. That's why she demands to be the sole focus of DH's attention which is impossible especially in Korean society. Marriage is not the be-all and end-all of everything. How can someone make you a 100% happy? Those expectations are so high that it is putting so much pressure on her husband. She also needs to contribute on her own self-fulfillment and not rely solely on a man to do it. Unfortunately, YH started an affair with another man for her to feel happy and self fulfilled. She will end up again on the same boat especially with the realization that she will have to share JYD with his ambition and greed for advancement.
I agree with the posts here that DH will not divorce YH. It is not in his nature. He is the type that will choose to be stuck in a marriage like a dead rock. YH will be the one to divorce him even without JDY to restore her own self respect, find her center, and work on finding her inner happiness.
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24 minutes ago, maddymappo said:
very funny, but the quote is actually from @liddi I tnink the casting director made the loan shark way too handsome. He is beating her up and terrorizing her grandma, and I am so angry at myself because I should be hating him more.
My apologies to @liddi for the misquote. He is really handsome that I start to think of applying for a loan. But seriously, kudos to JKY for adding so much layers with Gwang Il's character that I cannot fully hate him despite the beatings and violence.
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1 hour ago, maddymappo said:
Question of the day: Is LJA now debt-free, seeing that LGI did break into her house that night? Would it be that easy?
Jian will never be debt free. I don't think that loan shark will honor their agreement. Gwang Il is so obsessed of making Jian's life miserable that he might as well marry her because that is the easiest way to live in misery. Just ask DH and YH
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3 hours ago, bedifferent said:
I really enjoy reading your posts
For me, sharing a meal is a gesture of friendship and being comfortable with each other. The best meals that I've had were about the company and convos, memorable more for that than the food. I am one of those who are afraid of office parties for the sheer obligatory politics, those meals that not from the heart, full of power plays, fear.. like Ji-An. There has to be connection, a need to share your space with someone without that uneasiness. You just don't break bread with your enemies or people you don't like. You share meals with people who regards you as equal or better yet, see you as a person not a temp.
Agree. In my culture, meal sharing is something personal that you share with someone close. Jian likes to eat alone in the dark except when she insisted on having meals with DH. If she only likes to find out about him, she could just have bugged his phone and not share a meal. Those little quirks that the PD is adding into the scene are interesting like the fruit persimmons and its meaning in the story.
5 hours ago, sadiesmith said:Exactly! And this is why it's such an enjoyable viewing, because of the constant guessing. I will pretend all the spoilers are thrown to misguide us, yes, including the Goblin reference, and just let the story take me to the conclusion.
@sadiesmith Here's my positive take: A script is the writer's version of the story and it can be change anytime. I have heard stories that kdramas don't even get the final version of the script until the day of the shoot. Moreover, the PD also have creative control on how the script will be translated on screen. So Kim Won Suk technically can change things around and portray the character developments differently from the script. So far this PD has been teasing us a lot about the connection of Jian and DH.
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26 minutes ago, nearsea said:
'm just feeling it. I don't think that the writer have to or should write a romance, I just feel and see that s/he is writing one.
26 minutes ago, nearsea said:That's how I see this too. Whether this is the writer's intention or not ( maybe not haha) but the fact that she evoked this emotion in audience, that's where the success of the story lies.
Also I think in film or any creative field per se, there is no right or wrong way of seeing things. This isn't like math so there are no definite rules, so when I say I see there's possibility of romance, by no means that means that's how it is. Likewise if someone else thinks the opposite then that's their way of thinking. But the different opinions can co-exist and that credit also goes to the writer, for bringing up delicate topics and make us question lol.
The best part of My Ajusshi is that every character is walking into that grey line of different interpretations depending on your upbringing and beliefs about relationships. The writers are doing a good job because it is evoking discussions and exchanges between viewers. For instance, all of us have different definitions of love and romance - or are both words have the same meaning? This type of question comes to my mind when I am watching the show. That's why I am so intrigued about the relationship of DH and Jian because of its ambiguity. And I agree that most likely our little sea urchin will get her heart broken
for the first time..
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38 minutes ago, aisling said:
I was so down reading all the post about the age gap issue, so thanks for this part about Beyonce, it really made me crack up! I think you won this one, ha!
I also agree about the use of the lightning. The lighting team deliberately makes LSK look wrinkly and haggard. It’s supposed to make us notice. He’s supposed to be an average looking salaryman, not to mention he’s always miserable. He’s not shot with soft fuzzy lightning like for example Gong Yoo in Goblin to appear attractive and godlike.
I think we should put the end to this age gap discussion and enjoy this gem of the show no matter which way it leads us. The more pressing concern should be the writer. Let’s pray she won’t screw up the second half of the show like she did with her previous drama.
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let's do and be happy coz everyone is raving about this gem of a show. I am also wondering about the writer too. I hope the writing stays the same all throughout. Hopefully PD Kim direct and put his own interpretation of the script into something poignant and beautiful.
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6 hours ago, tsukiazura said:
It's upsetting to see this beautiful show gets a lot of backlash from some insensitive people who only think about what they want or not want to see in a show. I know we can't please everyone, and there's bound to be a group of people who doesn't like a particular trope, in this drama's case, huge age gap between the main characters. Some people find it disturbing, and it's within their rights to convey their thoughts, but I really can't stand people who attack the actors and/or the production team just for doing their jobs. I really hope the whole My Mister team can still go ahead with their planned story, and just focus on the positive feedback from fans who really enjoy the show.
Now, I do admit that I actually want Donghoon and Jian to be together in the end, because that's the impression I get from watching it since ep 1. They are portrayed as two lonely souls whose worlds are so bleak and gloomy and they can't help but be drawn to each other. It's like they recognize their counterpart, their kindred in each other. Both Donghoon and Jian may find each other's presence crippling at first as each found out the other's weaknesses and saw them in their most vulnerable state, but I think they're starting to trust each other. They both seem more emotive in regards to each other, like Jian who slapped that deputy for badmouthing Donghoon, or Donghoon who show his concern because Jian wore short socks during winter. It's like they bring colors back to each other's worlds and it's so beautiful to see. They are becoming, let's say.. a better version of themselves ever since they met. Jian shows more emotion and concern for people (well, only with her ajusshi lol) other than her grandmother, and Donghoon starts to stand up for himself. It would be weird for me to see if they go on separate ways at the end. So far, the PD team managed to portray their relationship in a beautifully nuanced way, the chemistry is so palpable (i mean did you see that train scene?? i could cut the tension like a hot knife through butter lol) it would be a waste if Jian doesn't end up with her ajusshi.
Love your post. Thank you. Whether it's a romance or not, I just want the relationship of DH and Jian to be open for interpretation and let the audience decide and define what it is.. rather than being spoon fed by a disrespectful big mouth actor who revealed the script in a Nate interview or by judgmental immature knetz/fans that were upset about the age gap and attacking respectable actors like LSG because they couldn't have their typical handsome oppa ship. Avid k-drama fans and k-drama communities like Soompi, DF, DB, Viki, and Kissasian are all smart people and loves to analyze plot, story structure, and character developments. We are all capable of coming up with our own conclusions and interpretations. Please don't treat us like idiots.
I agree with you that there is LOVE blooming between Jian and DH. Now love can come in many forms. It could be romantic, mentor, parental, sibling, and soulmate/kindred spirits. The jury is still out but for now Jian and DH unconsciously decided to take responsibility of each other. Kim Won Suk successfully sold us the connection of two lonely souls that are in the gutter and in the lowest points of their lives who happen to find each other amidst all the darkness. It is plain beautiful and masterfully weaved into the story. I cannot recommend enough the amazing cinematography being used in this show. This type of attention to color and detail is expected for a Kim Won Suk drama.
Lee Jieun (IU) and Lee Sun Gyun - I have to commend the professionalism and proper decorum that these two actors are displaying despite the ridiculous backlash going on. Just like the rest of us, I think both IU and LSG sticked with the project because they were passionate about the story. I have been following Lee Jieun (IU) in all her acting projects since Dream High. Among all of her leading men, I must say that she has the most on screen chemistry and tension with LSG. No wonder they were casted together by the great Kim Won Suk. There is something maddening and addicting about them. I love that their chemistry is refined, gentle, and intelligent. It is not annoying and filled with ridiculous shenanigans. IU have been paired with so many pretty boys and they tend to subjugate her screen presence. LSG is attractive and sexy but it goes well with IU's physical attributes and does not overpower her presence so they blend well together on screen. I also noticed that their voices harmonized well too with LSG' deep commanding voice, and IU's husky voice. That's why probably most of us are smitten and captivated by their conversations and interactions.
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1 hour ago, KevinD said:
Hi friends
I've been a lurker on this thread and just wanted to say I enjoy reading all of your commentary on the drama!
I mainly decided to un-lurk because I saw that some users here were assuming that the hate towards Lee Sun Gyun are from IU fans when this is not the case. I am a long-time IU fan who follows various forums and I can say confidently that her fans (both Korean and International) are not responsible for those malicious comments. In fact, I've seen many fans praising Lee Sun Gyun and being thankful for his kindness and support towards IU as a huge senior in the industry.
Most of these comments are coming from a mixture of K-feminists who continue to insist that there is a romance aspect to this drama because of the title "My Ahjussi" + IU antis (she has a lot, which is expected of female idols in general). This is especially prevalent on twitter, Nate, and Pann. The timing of this drama's airing has been unfortunate as well since the #MeToo campaign has been relevant these past few months with several ahjussi celebs being outed for sexual harassment, including the original actor of Sang Hoon, Oh Dal Su. I believe this is why Park Hosan emphasized during the V Live that the term "ahjussi" has had a negative connotation to it as of late, but it was his hope that through this drama, this would change/people would not generalize.
There will always be that loud minority who spread rumors about the drama's storyline (without even having watched it lol) and post malicious comments, but the majority who actually follow the drama have nothing but positive things to say about the directing, writing, and acting of the cast. I would't pay much attention to them as they are just keyboard warriors who have nothing to do but jump on the hate bandwagon.
I wonder what happened to those K-feminists when Goblin was garnering ratings last year? There is really nothing wrong if devoted fans of My Ajusshi will insist on the romance aspect between DH and Jian because of the title. That right is reserved within the viewers prerogative. We can all come up with our own conclusion based on the story telling and direction of the show. I don't want somebody telling me what to think or another clarification press release stating "this is not a love story". The problem is all the spoilers from the news are tainting the viewing pleasure of many fans like myself who are obviously invested and loved the show for what it is. We are all fans too. I am actually supposed to be having a time of my life because I am a big fan of three; Kim Won Suk, LSG, and IU. But all these spoilers being released is quite frankly turning me off.
Obviously the hate bandwagon was already there from the beginning. I usually don't pay them no mind but the harassment must be really bad when the close friend of LSK have to do another news clarification and give spoilers 3 weeks into the drama. What a freaking mess.. I am sad because IU is probably having the greatest acting performance of her career right now and I cannot even fully enjoy it because of all the spoilers.
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4 hours ago, Joseph Lim said:
I hope everyone here will stop assuming those "age gap controversies" in this drama are from IU fans. Many of you here may be new to IU and do not know her fandom or her status in SK. You also may not know what she have been through to get to where she is today. So please stop assuming Uaenas are the one causing the "age gap controversies" in this drama.
1st of all you need to understand IU status in SK. This links will help you.
https://www.soompi.com/2017/12/19/koreans-choose-top-singers-songs-idols-2017/
https://www.soompi.com/2018/04/05/forbes-korea-announces-top-40-power-celebrities-2018/
Next you need to understand IU have been through many "controversies" in her career. The media love to create "controversies" at any opportunities cause IU status will draw lots of attention and traffic to their sites. The worst "controversy" IU went through was during 2015. Many ever say her career was over. This was the darkest year for IU and Uaenas.
Why the "age gap controversies" are going on now is cause haters can't attack IU acting like they did with her previous drama. Also they are trying to open old wound from previous "controversy".
Lastly fans don't create "controversies" for their idol! Only haters who are jealous of IU success and want to bring her down so their fave can shine. We Uaenas love and support our queen in everything she does and every choice she made.
Here is a video that capture the bond between IU and Uaenas during our darkest period.
At the end of the video where Uaenas begin to sing Heart.
Heart is a song IU wrote using the purest part of herself. After this concert, IU always sing Heart together with Uaenas in her concerts.
I hope everyone here will stop generalizing "IU fans" cause I do not want to go off topic again to defend IU or Uaenas.
Let me clarify just in case of misunderstanding. The fans I pointed out in my post earlier are not pertaining to all UAENAS out there which I know are legitimate IU supporters. The frustration in my posts are directed towards the small fraction of immature fans and haters who keep on badgering a respected actor like LSG and posting negativity in SNS. We don't like it but those people are out there causing unnecessary hate, writing letters, and even complaining to the Korean censorship board about this show.
I agree these trolls cannot criticize IU's acting performance any longer so they will spread hate in other ways, shape, and form. I apologize if some of the UAENAs are offended but in no way there is insinuation that the age gap controversy is coming from your camp.
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1 hour ago, sadiesmith said:
I can't just "like" your post. Ugghh, I really do hope the writer and PD stay true to its original story but I highly doubt it. So maddening. And a resounding yes to your suggestion to add in subtle, tension-filled scenes, no skinship or kisses allowed, and see if no one would be left completely frustrated. Remember that subway scene when he did all he could to not touch her? That was brilliant.
@sadiesmith I apologized in advance for quoting your post again. I definitely agree that the relationship of DH and JA should be undefined from this point forward. They don't need to touch or skinship because their conversations alone and secret glances are enough to swoon the audience in a heart fluttering experience. And that subway scene was a perfect example of the maddening, tension filled attraction without even touching. It will be frustrating but I am ok with it all the way.
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2 hours ago, sadiesmith said:
It's not LSK, it's people having problems with IU being paired up with him. Wait... so it IS because LSK is not handsome enough? Does anyone think if it had been Gong Yoo or So Ji Sub or Jo In Sung, then all this reaction from IU's fans wouldn't happen? I feel so bad for LSK.
LSG is such a respectable and professional actor in the industry. Despite the backlash, he still persevered and gave a fun working environment for IU and his other costars. I think this "romance and age issue" is being brought up again because the stories of Jian and Dong Hoon are so beautifully written that k-drama communities openly voicing out their admiration. Also, positive comments are pouring in from all around the globe because of the undeniable chemistry between LSK and IU. The haters and small fraction of immature IU fans must be frustrated beyond their wits because all of them were rooting for this show to fail from the very beginning.
I was disappointed about the spoilers being hinted because I also wanted to find out the story on my own and not through some over protective actor friend revealing it for me. I was about to drop watching My Ajusshi because I was so ticked off from this article. But heck now I am madly interested if the PD and writers have the guts to defy hypocrisy and they will just keep on teasing us with scenes between Jian and DH that are romantic- longing soulmate -kindred spirits- we belong together glances under that big oversize moon with granny in the shopping cart. **Newsflash: Wait! I think the show already have these scenes* Then, please just TEASE us some more until the bitter end.
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5 hours ago, mintea18 said:
New still cuts (Cr. tvN 수목드라마)
Love this pic. DH is smiling freely which is rare
If there won't be a loveline I will be
reallydisappointed. Isn't everything has happened between DH and JA a perfect build up for a beautiful and special love? Everything is convincing and make as much sense as any drama that has an actual loveline, or dare I say even better... It's sad to think the writer might have changed such great script to please irrational trolls who don't even bother to watch the drama... I still have hope that we will have at least a subtle loveline. For now I'll ship them and enjoy their chemistry in each episode which is so super exciting to watch4 hours ago, nearsea said:@blademan yeah, I don't really get the fuss about this restriction imposed on relationships based on age gaps. If the story organically shows us that this won't happen, I am okay with that. That's the writer's choice. But here and there I am often reading about how this relationship just isn't meant to be. When it's not like this has been done for the first time. KES is doing it with Mr. Sunshine, then there have been noona romances like secret affair, pretty noona who buys me food which airs currently and then witch's romance. I bet their problem is with LSK who doesn't look conventionally handsome like his contemporaries lol. He did look pretty great on the Vlive, so people need to understand that real life doesn't work like that. Even in jdramas they don't hesitate to show unusual love stories, but sadly conservative Korean society wouldn't allow that I guess.
The hypocrisy regarding this issue is really astounding. If age gap is bothersome, then why not hate on all the dramas like Mr. Sunshine, Goblin, and Pretty Noona who also have veteran actors starring with much younger partners . LSK is handsome and sexy as hell but all these immature haters are upset because it is not their usual kdrama oppas. I just hope the writers didn't change the story the way it was written just to appease all the haters and trolls. It is like allowing them to dictate the plot and controlling the overall creative process of the show. If I am writer Park & PD KIm, I will just savagely write and add subtle romantic scenes between Jian and Dong Hoon in the upcoming episodes. I have one suggestion: please lock them in an enclosed space together like in a closet or something. Let's see how far that spark of electricity between IU and LSK will go and intentionally give all the haters a heart attack. And I agree @mintea18 from now on I will ship hard for Jian and Dong Hoon just because I don't want to conform to this hypocrisy and immaturity ..
To the amazing cast and crew, fighting! you guys are doing a good job. Please tell the beautiful story of My Ajusshi the way it is suppose to be told and don't let the artistry be influenced and dictated by haters that don't even watch the show.
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1 hour ago, blademan said:
All this talk about a love line between DH and JA being sinful and whatnot???!!
Has everybody forgotten how 'Goblin' (an international hit btw) showcased a love story between a high school student and a grown man??? What about the upcoming tvN drama 'Mr.Sunshine' where there is gonna be a love line between two characters that are 20 years apart????
Don't use AGE GAP as a reason why a romantic relationship cannot occur between them guys...it's too shallow and I'd like to think our viewers are matured!
But you see Goblin is a hot and rich ajusshi so that's acceptable in shippers paradise even if the girl is an underage high school student *sarcasm* I am not sure when the interview was conducted but I don't appreciate that this actor not belonging to the show keeps on talking about the script of My Ajusshi (until episode 10!!!) and giving out spoilers like candy. This is becoming a mess. Can TVN and PD Kim Won Suk put a tight lid about this project??? The actor (Kim Min Shik) having loose lips is definitely ruining the whole fun part of watching the drama and trying to figure out the relationship of Jian & Dong Hoon. We already know this drama is not a love story but a healing drama. Should TVN provide a PSA letterhead in every episode? It is really sad that Lee Sun Gyun is getting unnecessary hateful comments from immature people. I just hope those hateful comments are not from IU fans because that would be so disappointing.
At this point, I think the Jian and Dong Hoon story should go on a full blast romance just to screw with all the haters
I was not keen on the romance angle before but now I desperately want one.. I can't wait for the writer and PD to create a plot twist on later episodes that will give a big FU to the hypocrites who are ruining a perfectly good show..
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57 minutes ago, anipanch said:
I'd like to applaud IU and LSK for their on-screen chemistry. I knew that their couple wouldn't be your average drama couple when i saw a post about them being cast together. Boy are they meeting my expectations. JA and DH's relationship is so subtle yet so meaningful, makes you want to just watch them together forever. The show director is doing great job. The romance isn't shoved right into our face, but what is given to us is even better and at this point netizens might even start demanding to show more
I'm really curious about from whom DH will hear that JA was warking under JY to get him fired. I know he will be heartbroken, but just like he promised JA in the last episode, whatever he will hear about her he won't believe and hold against her. I'm so happy I started watching this drama, it's just so fulfilling
Yes and another definite yes. This pair was heavily scrutinized when their partnership was first announced last year. Honestly, I was also doubtful about whether it's going to work but decided to give it a chance because of PD Kim Won Suk. This show proved me wrong and I should have never doubted it in the first place. IU and LSK have such depth together that their chemistry is palpable. There is something tender about them. The attraction is not sexualized but sparks are flying off the charts if both are in close proximity of each other (i.e. crowded train scene). The dialogues of both characters are also simple but it pierces through your consciousness. I agree with you that their story is not being shoved down into our throats where they create over the top romantic scenarios to entice love lines and romantic feelings. I think PD Kim successfully highlights and romanticized the beauty of everyday life like commuting in the train station, drinking in an empty neighborhood bar, shopping in a small grocery store after work, and walking off the beaten path alleyways. The cinematography alone is so perfect in capturing the life of the working class.
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3 hours ago, Miaruma said:
Whoo hello everyone,
haven't been to this forum in ages, but this drama has made me want to talk about stuff again \o/. I think it was that scene in ep 5 that really made me go "Ohhhh", the one where DH is kind of dozing off open eyed in the train and JA nudges him with her foot once they reach their stop. That little moment had so many layers to me. First we have JA actively reaching out to DH without a prior objective, which I don't think happened before and probably hasn't been a thing JA has done for years. Added to that was the fact that it was such a stark contrast to their prior physical contact that she initiated because it was such a minor thing you might do with someone you're comfortable with or even consider a friend, which it doesn't really look like either of them have outside their immediate family?
And then we get the kind of meta interpretation that I had when I saw that scene. DH is staring into nothing, not paying attention to the world, as he's been kind of doing during the whole drama and before the story started. And then JA knocks him awake literally and figuratively so he actually has to wake up and face reality and start doing things. This, coupled with the way their connection doesn't feel forced and despite their age difference doesn't feel creepy really makes me happy. I like it when two characters can give each other something they had been missing before.
I am unsure if I want them to have a romantic relationship though. It could be done, but currently I think both of them are way too damaged to have a relationship that lasts and what both of them need is just someone who can understand what they are going through without needing an explanation (it does ofc help that JA has that wiretap, but even without it they had an understanding of each other that went beyond words).
The weakest part of the drama for me currently are the brothers and their stories. While I understand that they provide some much needed levity and contrast, the shift feels very jarring because the stuff JA and DH are going through just have a lot more emotional weight.
Still though, i was hesitant at first, because I didn't enjoy the writer's previous drama and main female character but I am loving JA so far and that added with the gorgeous cinematography really feels like TvN picked another winner :D.
I could relate
I haven't posted in Soompi for a long long time but because of My Ajusshi I came crawling back again to the mother ship. It is not enough to watch this show but also you are feeling the need to discuss it with someone. And since no one in my circle are really into k-dramas, thank god for this forum so I could vent on how much I love this show and read as well the insights of wonderful people here.
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1 hour ago, aisling said:
Just finished episode 6. I cheered so loudly when DH arrived at that campsite. Right now he needs to step up his game more than anything else. I can’t really tell if he even loves his wife anymore... I’d say it seems like it’s more about his his pride that got wounded. I’m ready to see wild DH, we as audience already saw what he’s capable of when he needs to protect someone. He’s been too nice until now, it’s time to fight back.
In the preview we saw JY telling JA not to touch DH and giving her an envelope presumably with the money. Is this the end of JA’s involvement in firing DH? Then I think I’ll be disappointed a bit. I hoped she would stop by herself and not because JY told her to. Well, I feel so sorry for DH. His wife already betrayed him, how will he react when he finds out about Ji An? Did anybody else notice how Ji An looked almost humble when they went to a bar? Even in a previous episode she was still defiant when DH tried to help her with her grandma but in today’s episode it seems like she really tore down most of her walls when she’s with him. I’d say she even had this longing in her look, especially after he told her he was scared because she knew everything about him.
I think that look is empathy because she is scared too of how he understands her. I agree that all of Jian's cockiness is gone in that scene. She is bare around him without pretending to be strong and calculating. Jian even opened up her fear surrounding people finding out about her criminal past. The bar scene is also my fave in this week's episodes aside from the granny piggyback and voice recording playback,
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Episode 6
Dong Hoon: He finally found out the truth about the affair. I was glad the writers didn't dragged this out and make him looked so clueless the entire time. There were no dramatics after the revelation. In a typical DH style, he avoided confrontation and gently approached the situation with precision. It was sad that he looked back into their relationship and was trying to figure out what he did wrong. Such a sad reality that I think people who experienced a crumbling relationship could relate to this type of dilemma. DH was lifeless in that apartment with the wife. The dead silence was so deafening and toxic that she opened the window in order to breath . The wife's suggestion of a business plan was done for selfish reasons and as a form of atonement. DH had shortcomings but he was not a bad husband, so the wife was trying to find other options like making him quit instead of getting fired which could ruin his reputation. Their relationship is beyond irreparable and could not be salvaged at this point. The affair has been going on for over a year with emotional investment and attachment on both sides. I don't think Dong Hoon wanted to repair the marriage either. He just needs time to process and piece together the events before he could let go.
The unexpected confession of DH to Jian about his fear regarding their unspoken connection. Jian is not intimidated by DH's silence and she understands it very well. In fact, those moments of silence together is where they are most comfortable with each other. Although, Jian has the upper hand by bugging his phone but the scenes of DH's heavy breathing for some odd reason she can hear his pain and automatically runs to his side. It is sometimes a blessing for a man like DH to be at the bottom in order to distinguish the missing pieces of his existence. I just hope our Ajusshi can be bold enough to fight and not just be a mere spectator in his own life.
Jian: Again, my heart was aching with that staircase scene. Jian listening to DH's voice recording over and over stating she is a good person. She has a temper and a violent nature. But with all that bleakness surrounding her life, she managed to hold on to his kind words like a crack of light in a long dark tunnel. DH's warm voice gave her reassurance that she is a good person despite her rough past. Another heart wrenching performance by Lee Jieun (IU). girl please stop making us cry. Can somebody please pass the tissues?
Jian & Dong Hoon: I decided to leave this relationship undefined for now.. Sure they have a connection and kindred spirits. But I would rather enjoy the growth of their friendship, their silence, and the beauty of two lonely people opening up. I hope the writers will be courageous enough in the end to clearly define their undeniable connection and not flake out because of the age gap.
Funny moments: I was actually cracking up when that deputy yelled at Jian in the office and tried to bravely kick the drawer. I was like boy you better have health insurance! because that girl can stab your eyeballs w/ a paper clip if you annoy her enough. And Ki Hoon's gf/ex-co worker is so crazy and frankly a breath of fresh air with her delusional funny moments.
BTW, does anybody knows the title of the song where Jian riding the bus and trying to find DH?
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3 hours ago, sadiesmith said:
I know we all hate her character in the drama, but this is Lee Ji-ah the actress. https://www.hancinema.net/my-mister-lee-ji-ah-on-set-117294.html
"My Mister" Lee Ji-ah on Set
tvN drama "My Mister" actress Lee Ji-ah posted a picture on her Instagram.
She's looking pretty while eating chicken with a hair curler in her bangs.
Lee Ji-ah chose "My Mister" as her first comeback drama in 3 years.
"My Mister" can be seen every Wednesday at Thursday on tvN.
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Always put a link back to the source and HanCinema permalinkAww.. Lee Ji Ah is such a nice lady. She is doing a good job with this role since a lot of us are infuriated with her character in MA. Unnie fighting!
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4 hours ago, zenya22 said:
OMG, OMG episode 5, talk about being real, they were not kidding. All gamut of emotions were expressed including the seemingly silly concern of the brother to wear expensive underwear just in case he gets into an accident and lands in the ER, where all dignity is severed at least a smidgen of self-respect remains in that one expensive underwear. Don't we all, think that?
PDW is a man who carries the world on his shoulders and the weight is beginning to crush him. He is not happy at work but stays for those he is responsible for, and the only person that he can trust and confide in is his friend, the monk, sweeping the fallen leaves of the trees in the temple yard. At his lowest point after the incident at the staff dinner, on a snowy night, he lays down on the frozen road to be run over by traffic. The one thing that jarred him to awareness, to rise and not die was that he was not wearing expensive underwear. Because it was so much an ordinary and humorous thought, it was what shook him to his senses. He is not ready to die. That so moved me, I imagined and felt the weight he carried.
As for JA, her expression of widened eyes, rendered into speechlessness and inaction when DH without hesitation, no strings attached, carried her grandmother up the stairs to the house. It seemed that for the first time someone helped her for the sake of helping. One human being to another. Even her friend who helped her because he owes her yet here is another human being giving her a hand just because she needed help. Through him, she is learning the other side of human nature, there is goodness in everyone even when one is not comfortable that no matter what class one considers oneself belonging to, there is both goodness and badness, one has a choice. She learned through the officemates the humiliation and pettiness he endured at work. So, does she now feel empathy for this lonely yet kind and gentle man? He said to her "you are a good person"
JDY is one ruthless and selfish double dealer in business and sexual affairs, I can’t say love affairs since the only one this man loves, is himself. Mrs. DH does not even have a clue what she is into. He had PDW demoted, so he can steal his China project, an important project to the Chairman. PDW is now out of the main office but JDY is still not happy. He expected complete destruction of PDW and out of the company, yet he was just demoted and still around making trouble. When JA asked him why he was dating an older married woman, JDY’s answer because married women are freebies, he can get his jollies with no attachment because the woman is attached to someone else. So, he never had any intention of commitment to Mrs DH. JDY told her not to divorce DH because he felt uncomfortable working with the divorced husband of the woman he was having an affair with. So now she is encouraging DH to quit his job so she can divorce him and have an open full blown affair or even marry JDY who never uttered the word marriage to her. He will dump her like a burning coal once she divorces or even go through divorce proceedings with DH. Will she go fatal attraction on JDY? She starts nagging every time the “secret phone” rings asking if JDY was seeing another woman. Hah! Wait till she gets to see the real JDY. He does not care about you girl…. You gave it free…bang, bang. thank you ma’am. uuuugggghhhh
In the meantime office politics is heating up, Executive Director Wang has yet to respond to JDY's attack and DH, my dearest kind man is finding out about his wife's betrayal. hurry up episode 6
Great insight
Dong Hoon's wife deserves what's coming to her.. if you are JDY, why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? I was giving the wife some benefit of a doubt but I think this week she turns for the worst . The woman is blinded by love and just wants her husband gone so that she can openly date the young boss. How convenient for her
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10 hours ago, not1but3 said:
I think the ratings are pretty good for a paid cable drama. Hope the ratings will continue its upwards trend!!!
SpoilerNo surprise there. Lee Jieun (IU) is giving a tour-de-force performance as the character of Lee Jian by deglamorizing herself and completely shed off her cute image. She looks dangerously sexy and captivating as a bad girl with her tomboyish hoodie. I prefer IU playing this dark broody characters over her previous well publicized roles. The level of commitment she made bringing the character of Jian to life is astounding. As part of a vast k-drama community, I seriously applaud her efforts and courage. She is not afraid adding versatility into her acting resume. I must admit that IU is gaining so much traction with cable channels lately. From the success of her reality show with JTBC last year and now with TVN. She is finding a good niche of critically acclaimed projects while shying away from Korean public broadcast. In fact, I really hope IU continues acting in cable dramas and take on roles that are unconventional. She has the knack and a good level of understanding for it.
The ratings are good but I will not expect it to be higher because of the hard realistic story line. My Ajusshi is really depressing and also infuriating at times. The good part about their ratings is the show able to consistently hold viewership every week which could translate as having a loyal fan base or a cult following.
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13 hours ago, maryofbethany said:
@timidjock0819 sorry. i just know, when i wrote in length, i will somewhat wrote somehting controversial or something which can easily been misunderstood, the faults all mine.
DH's character! that's what actually registered into me in the first place. that's why i did mentioned that even if its a happy ending. it may be bitter sweet,... k lets not talkng about ending. coz before that happened, as you said well. there are plentious issues on each life that both has to overcome to reach half way there. i also do not want DH character to be tainted with being an adulterer... what made DH so unique that immediately appeal to me, is his sense of moral righteousness. that he will not turn to left or right, that he rigidly stand still when everyone moved around him. that is so rare in my Ugly real world, i happened to know someone like unto him, and that person in my workplace just doesnt gel to anyone and always suffered, but till today she never move an inch from where her belief lies. that was how attractive... ugh. rathered than saying attractive... how a character that the Oh Haeyoung writer did so splendidly wrote... someone i dont just admire for 'being handsome or smart or charming'.... but 'some' character that i admired from my heart his integrity. and a 101% yes, to what you say, dont taint him with some adultery...
so i do want him to resist... until he has 'lawfully' out of it.
and say, if realities really sucks, as what you said, this is a tale that not fall into the norm of kdrama couple., i am not surprised writer will write them being good slow burn long term friends, for a long long time sharing each other burdens in that subtle ways... .watching each other back... and covered up for each other's dangers in work place... that's hell of a jungle in that office... its miracle that DH can survive that long. and i do wish to see real friendship grow between both,.... as odd as it is, some times its not just skinships or kissing that melt your heart... its some moments like just now, JA stared into his back, as if stared thru his back... touched by his simple gestures that meant so much to her... as he walked away... even that was touched... i do want their relationship to be like brewing fine tea... slow and mature... some times, or maybe as ugly realities have it. as much as i do not want it to happen... if he stayed married and refused to part with the wife however unfaithful she be, out couple may not even get their good ending.
real life, that happens. yes, how many times we heard of friends falling for some married colleague, finding finally someone that can click, can understand each other well... nothing sensual, but just many many many long hours of talking on phone.... and they finally ended up part ways..... becuase that is the right thing to do. as much as i do want a happy ending for any couple, esp our couple.... i also want it 'RIGHT' . SO THAT I CAN CONTINUE TO RESPECT THIS CHARACTER. DH is one such character that i truly admired into his core, and has nothing wahtsoever to do with how good he looks or how charming the character was written... DH grow into us, ep by ep, we just felt aching, felt bad for him.... listening to his suppressing heavy breathing ep by ep, we felt our own breath choking and suffocating... for once in kdrama,...i do want a real friendship develop between both first.... only for the right time then proceed if possible into 'whatever whatever' .... yes, i wish as how you said so, the honest and delicate way of writing, allowing audience to understand thru subtle voiceover of each.. that we will stand to understand how much each understand the other... and just like last week, instead of shoving into our throat to force into us why must we accept the age gap couple... i do loved the little moments of silent train ride.. remember last week how he tried to shelter her, protect her in that over crowded train... every details and added moments make their understanding of each other more and more believable and acceptable... you will just slowly witout even realised yourself, already started to believe they do feel for each other, and you are just very thankful for every small little gestures Dh gave... yes, even that picking up her persimmon and chasing her down the alley... like what you said... this is fine writing... bringing in senses, sound, sight, air... silent even...
when Lee SunKyun lost it and start to breath in, thinking no one heard... today he just drop down, you felt Ji An can feel his air sucking out of his lung, his utter giving in... silent.. and snow started to blanket him... you felt him giving up giving in. and you felt Jian stop breathing, panic...
you felt love, slowly sip... just like fine fragnant tea, one sip at a time... if this is not love written in its finest... i know not what. so yes, i also wnat to savor this kind of love... before they go skinship or whatever.... i want their mind to sync, their senses to click... and just like what you said... i love to pieces their silent moment even in the train... those stolen glance.. today. JA started to really look at him directly even across the room at office... that was her breakthru... i wish with all my heart.. that she also solve her issue fast. pls stop and turn before she caused more harm to him before it reach beyond recovery manner.sorry, i wrote lengthily again. hmm.... better go back to bat cave. anyway i have homework to cover tonight. i will leave your site, happy waiting for sub.
i am already hopelessly obsessed with both leads
I agree. Dong Hoon's character should not be tainted with just a mere adultery. He is the moral compass and a shining beckon of hope in this story. The budding relationship of Jian and DH should be slow and subtle because it needs to be that way. Aside from the wife, both lead characters are broken people that even if love and fate will smack them in the head they won't even recognize it. There needs to be a lot of healing to happen in the story before the romance.
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Episode 5
This show is always consistently good with pieces of puzzle being revealed one by one. The final frame of this episode where the three of them are together. The wife is bend on protecting her lover's delicate position in the company while Jian is trying to unconsciously protect Dong Hoon even to the point of smacking his subordinate for talking behind his back. Both women are choosing different sides in this cat and mouse game. Although Jian's motives are still unclear, I am hopeful that when faced with the real decision that she will choose not to hurt our kind Ajusshi. Few things I have noticed during the company dinner, Jian didn't eat at all in front of people. Funny because that girl had a lot of appetite when she was eating with Dong Hoon. I loved how the PD gave this scene so much subtle distinction and made me realized that Jian don't just share a meal with anyone. So I guess, it was never about her hunger but more because DH's presence could make her seat still and calmly eat her food with him. This subtle intricate things being shown are very interesting in my opinion which sets apart the relationship of the main leads.
The story is moving forward between DH and Jian. I am afraid that in every episode as the stake gets higher and higher, we will witness this relationship getting intense to the point that they will be willing to make an ultimate sacrifice for each other. If this is not love, then what is it? He always picked up those persimmons. On the other hand, she was annoyed and rude to him when he witnessed her vulnerability while carrying granny in that shopping cart. Yet her bad attitude didn't turned him off. DH still patiently waited for her in that freezing weather to carry grandma back in the house. Another subtle gesture. Jian running in panic and almost breathless trying to find him when she realized that he could have passed out it in the street. They are like magnets that are unconsciously inseparable and keep on worrying about each other. This show is seriously redefining the word romantic in my k-drama dictionary.
My Ajusshi is really a hard show to watch and really depressing. However, I also don't want to miss the rewards of those little victories that each character is experiencing in every episode. One thing about Kim Won Suk's work, the ending of the story is not as important as the journey of each character. So I will enjoy every minute of it and hopefully they won't mess up the second half of this story.
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@mujay Thank you so much for posting the snippet of today's episode. He patiently waited for her to comeback
in the freezing cold. I don't think my heart can take this kind hearted Ajusshi.
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for the first time..
I was not keen on the romance angle before but now I desperately want one.. I can't wait for the writer and PD to create a plot twist on later episodes that will give a big FU to the hypocrites who are ruining a perfectly good show..
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Just my final two cents about this topic then I will wear the invisible shipper cape and be off to delulu island. Back in October when the show was first announced, it met tremendous controversy and double standard backlash. I was one of the many people that heavily defended this drama and was confident in saying that their won't be a love story because it's a Kim Won Suk project. This PD is a known hardcore slice of life director and will not be interested in any romance etc... Fast forward six episodes later, what the hell happened? I agree with both @ninaanin and @sadiesmith that they have been selling this soulmate angle so hard that the viewers cannot help but ship both lead characters. The heavy breathing/heartbeat connection, JA in panic running to save him, DH staring at the same big moon like it's telling him to wait for her in a freezing weather, JA leaning against the wall listening and being lost in his voice. If this is not a "love story but a human drama", then I must say the PD is really excellent in romanticizing their connection. @mujay was mentioning a couple of pages ago about a Lisbeth Salander comparison with Jian's character in reference to the the wire tapping angle. Guess what Lisbeth Salander fell in love with Mikael BlomKvist in the first trilogy of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Now all we need are scenes of both DH and JA longing for each other, then can we still deny this is a non romance but a friendship? How can you be friends with someone that is your soulmate and the one person in the world that can see through you? Is that even realistic at this point? I agree that I would like Jian and DH to fall in love then part ways rather than their relationship be in a "safe mode" all throughout the drama. The PD and writer should have not started this soulmate connection crap if they will not be brave enough to go through the whole thing. That's just mean trolling of the viewers in my opinion and it really showed the drama caved in to external pressures and fear of a backlash.
The cast will be having a full press conference on Wednesday and I hope some reporters will ask the question regarding DH and Jian's relationship. Lee Jieun (IU) answered the question during a vlive interview about the non-romance aspect because the reporter asked about Gwang Il. So I will be interested how the PD (if he is coming) and the cast will define the relationship of Jian and DH this time around. If they are even willing to define it or will they take a neutral approach and not reveal anything..