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Logically I understand why they couldn’t let Sooho live in the story. It would show too much mercy in a time where mercy was nothing short of a legend. For a drama that faced heavy criticism for it’s alleged distortion of history, it did an amazing job of painting a horrifically beautiful story of tragedy in a time of political unease. Neither government was shown in a positive light, and all the people beneath that of power were victims of corruption. Still, I had hoped that against all odds the writers with their creative minds would have found a way to have the character survive without attracting the ire of those who eagerly and prematurely label things as propaganda, but I suppose it truly was too difficult. 
 

this was the first drama I watched that I DOWNLOADED. There been countless dramas and this was the only one I wanted to have saved. I’m truly heartbroken for the characters. I’ve seen the clips of ep 16 and have decided to forego watching it. I wish they hadn’t killed him off so brutally. 
 

It’s regrettable that the criticism and complaints have deterred so many from watching this. Snowdrop unraveled little by little and it took time for the story to prove the accusations were exaggerated, but it was too late by then. 
 

I hope we get to see Haein and Jisoo as costars again, their chemistry is like no other I’ve seen before. 

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1 hour ago, baconham said:

Wild guess but I think the girl who sleep walks could be the spy. There was a scene when Soo Ho first joined hands with Kang Moo and after that he honestly disclosed the election scheme to everyone in the chapel - that sleepwalking girl was the only one who said she didn't care and that she "needed to study for her law finals" and then Ms Pi told her to shut up lol. It seemed a bit weird that she was the only unaffected one after hearing something that huge.

Ohhh! It’s also mentioned that she stays up the latest studying alone in the library. Then again, how would she get around sending msgs to the North without Ms.Pi finding out? The whole dorm was wiretapped. So many questions left and only 4 episodes. 

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5 hours ago, shinkeru said:

That’s interesting and very possible. I still can’t wrap my head around this situation of Boon Ok being a spy and revealing that info to everyone  though. It seems to me that it’s better to hide that info as much as possible like the way Dr Kang did in the beginning. If she were a spy and had to keep tabs on SH and YR, it’ll be easier to do if her identity wasn’t revealed. As far as last episode, she hadn’t compromised her situation or broke any ideologies so I guess I’m just puzzled about it as she gave the impression of that character who would do anything just to get out of her dire circumstance. Unless the writer is trolling us with how she is depicted. Anyway, whether she is a spy or not, her life seems pitiful either way. And might end in tragedy with how the writer seem to imply YR’s handing to her the Romeo and Juliet book as a way of her being passed on that tragic ending.

I never really stopped to think about the Romeo and Juliet book! I wouldn’t be surprised if that were the case. K-dramas are known to use books as props that hint at something. 
 

Given everything we’ve all written and the points that have been made I’m starting to wonder if the photos of Bun Ok wearing her dress is a daydream, much like how YeongRo was daydreaming of dancing with Sooho. It could explain the out of place outfit and why she and CY are clean and unharmed. Bun Ok could just be wondering what it would be like to be the one with power for once? 

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@Nymeria289 That would seem like a lot to add to an already complicated story. If it is that way I wonder why they would chose to do that, as it really would be falling into the accusations that Snowdrop is characterizing North Korean spies as being hidden amongst the protesters. Also, I think it would take something away from Bun Ok’s character. If her sister is actually innocent and isn’t a spy, then Bun Ok is the one and only representation of someone whose whole family was ruined because of the corrupted south korean government of that time. Young Ro doesn’t count as much because she’s not a normal civilian. A lot of what this story relies on is showing how corrupt both sides were. Episode 10 isn’t even that far away and we’re all on the edge waiting for it and thinking out all these theories  

1 hour ago, Nymeria289 said:

They could both be spies with different circumstances or set of instructions. Maybe Dr. Kang is blackmailing Boon Ok with her sisters life on line.  They both look clean, rested....either tgis is flash back or flash forward. I can understand Boon Ok changing clothes but a hat added to in midst of hostage drama seems absurd.

About that hat! I have a theory that IF Bun Ok is actually siding with them, then her getting dressed up could be a show of superiority. Drunk off power and trying to exude it in any form possible. 

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I think Bun Ok and Chung Ya being sisters is highly unlikely. Bun Ok is probably just swayed by the power being on the other side can seemingly offer her. Ms.Pi had never said that Bun Ok’s sister was a spy, but that she was accused of being one, which at the time was an excuse the ANSP used to capture protesters that fought against the political regime of that period. Ms.Pi went on to say how a perfectly normal family was ruined because of one false accusation, so to be careful of how she gossips. Which probably means her sister is either in prison, or already dead. It would also imply that Ms.Pi is at least to som degree familiar with who Bun Ok’s sister is. Moreover, it’s even more unlikely that her sister whose reputation was ruined and caused the supposed downfall of her family could go around continuing to act as a doctor of the South, makes even less sense when we consider how Bun Ok is still paying for her father’s medical fees, or that if they were from the North for their whole family to be in the South. 

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Something that has been on my mind and I wanted to share is how YeongRo will process all of Sooho’s actions. Specifically those done in attempt to help her in some form. 

More than any other act of protectiveness or kindness, the one that stands out above the rest is Sooho’s choice to withhold information about the upcoming election. It speaks volumes of his intentions towards YeongRo and I firmly believe it should speak volumes to YeongRo herself when she eventually gets the chance to dissect all these small but significant moves that Sooho has made. The only other action that is truly comparable to this is Sooho finding her airplane and CHOOSING to keep it. 

YeongRo may be naive at times, but she’s not inept. In the heat of all the rising emotions and desperation to escape, it’s highly probable that Sooho’s choice to withhold information from her for her sake evaded her. She’s caught up in a LOT, as I’ve mentioned time and time again like a broken record player. Despite all this, she should be fully capable of putting two and two together after hearing the truth behind the 9 day delay from KangMu. He confirms Sooho’s claim, something she initially doubted due to the lack of an explanation, and she now knows her father is a partial reason behind it (even if he didn’t make the choice himself.) Now with all that information, the only logical explanation for Sooho’s silence was to spare YeongRo from any additional pain it could cause her. Which was again made clear by KangMu who reasonably uses that vulnerability against Sooho to give him a dose of harsh reality. 

SooHo could have told her. He chose not to for her sake, even if it meant earning a portion of her trust back. That action has to weigh more than placing himself between her and Gyeokchan every chance he gets, or even more than shielding her from stray bullets. Why? Because someone with a sharp tongue and talent for weaving stories could easily paint his more physically protective actions as a way to manipulate her into trusting him and viewing him under a more positive light. Withholding information that very few even know, and even fewer could confirm for Yeaongro is a completely selfless act that would be highly difficult to manipulate into something more nefarious. He is by no means perfect, but he’s trying. Genuinely trying and fighting against all the information, confusion, and even brainwashing now for mainly YeongRo’s sake. Do I think this is a healthy relationship right now? Absolutely not. Someone shoot me if they try to play it out as a completely functional healthy match. What I do think is that they have potential. The Sooho in the attic is still very much him, and in many ways I believe it would be him 24/7 if he wasn’t tied down by the iron grip of being a spy for the north. 

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4 hours ago, rocher22 said:

The epilogue..

I think this is the first time Bunok has felt special..

Comrade Joo was so caring...

I ship them   

 

I like all the scenes between Suho and Kang Mu.

KM didnt have a gun but his words were his weapon.

He killed EC but he just locked  Chungya in that attic. That was reckless.

 

GyeokChan’s development was spectacular. It adds so much depth to these characters and really helps to paint a picture of their circumstances. I’ve interpreted his now more patient demeanor with Bunok as a sign that all the NK agents are trained to some degree to view their enemies as below them, as if they weren’t even human. Overhearing BunOk’s enraged monologue about her desperate way of life and situation humanized her in his mind. He now sees her as more than a random hostage that causes trouble, he recognizes her as a person with a story. Ironic that this was the ship I thought about, but jokingly, never thinking they’d play it out. “How funny would it be to see them link the two most emotionally volatile characters?” This could either end amazingly, or horribly. 

I don’t believe KangMu killed Eungcheol? I’m fairly certain he just exerted extra strength to restrict EungCheol’s airways just enough to have him loose consciousness. Otherwise their cautious actions of keeping the rifle trained on EungCheol and tying him up before leaving as if he’d wake up any moment wouldn’t make sense. It’d all be wasted time that could have been used to escape. 

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@shinkeru Atop all of that, literally EVERYONE, every single person with an integral role in that building at least knows that Sooho has a soft spot for Yeongro, and those with an even more keen eye know that he’s downright in love with her. Then there’s poor Yeongro who is so confused and scared that she can’t understand (reasonably) or comprehend that Sooho loves her. 

I see numerous comments about “Sooho apologists” and red flags, and they’re understandable, but this is so much more than a man who lied about his identity and is abusing those around him. This is about regimes and brainwashing, about struggling for freedom in all ways that it applies, and despite being a spy who has committed crimes, he too is a victim of his circumstances. We’re watching a character that has been raised, brainwashed, and weaponized by his own nation struggling to find a way to fulfill the role he’s been brainwashed to believe in, while protecting as many individuals as possible. We’re watching as he grapples with the very foundation of his existence and beliefs but regardless of his stance, Yeongro is still a priority, and that aspect of himself is throwing him off balance and making him question everything that much more fiercely. His character development started the moment he tried to ask Yeongro to dinner but stopped himself.

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1 hour ago, shinkeru said:

It’s interesting to note that in this hostage situation, it is SH who seems more vulnerable than YR. 

It definitely adds some dimension to the drama! Sooho is balancing on a very thin line. He has orders to fulfill, but he also never meant to hold anyone hostage. He’s head over heels for a girl and wants to protect her, but she’s part of those being held hostage. He would want to play favorites, but his comrades are watching and doing so could place her in even more danger. Despite YoungRo fearing for her life, she isn’t struggling with her ideals, nor is she required to play a game of poker with her own people. All of that leaves Sooho in a more vulnerable position because he’s trying to keep his head above water for BOTH sides, whereas Youngro doesn’t have to do that.

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1 hour ago, bearcreek said:

JTBC IG posted Ep8 preview

 

 Definitely not being postponed then. The caption says episode 8 be airing tonight at 10:30. 

 

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3 hours ago, noor1 said:

HNY to everyone here!

 

Watched Ep.1-5 and then the cliffhangers of 6 and 7:

 

Loved the production quality and the nostalgic, sad atmosphere, the dorm and the set pieces, FL has acted very well in her role and ML is pretty and extremely fit, and acts as per his role too., though his role is half-baked / not fully developed. To that degree, the drama is fine, BUT for the love of god, this will end with either the ML's death, both getting killed in that attic upstairs and haunting the hostel forever (!) or FL looking back on this turbulent time years later as an old lady ala 'Titanic' with that necklace around her neck (hopefully married with someone else and with kids).

 

Frankly, unless something drastically changes in the story, it doesn't even matter whether the ML lives or dies because his character fails to generate empathy or sympathy, he is a cold calculating spy/assassin doing his job, FL is just starting out in life and her 'relationship' with him was all based on a lie (or zero truths), he did not share anything about himself except for a one-liner about his sister, and thoroughly has taken advantage of everyone, and that's understandable, because he is an NK agent on a mission, maybe he has a soft spot for this girl, or thinks it's an impossible love that he discovered at the wrong time and place, but he showed not even an iota of decency when he tied up that old caretaker who actually had helped safeguard him, or the girl, or anyone else.  

 

ML is the stuff nightmares are made of. So many people have died because of this one guy (let's start with the NSA agent's 'partner' in Berlin, and all the soldiers who died during standoff), and all FL is thinking about is satisfying her own ego and anger and whether he has 'feelings' for her! Grow up girl! 

 

The hostage crisis was thoroughly avoidable and unbelievable - and silly to watch. Neither NSA nor NK agents have any experience handling hostage issue. There are plot loopholes such as how did FL's brother get killed when shooting from a height at 2 men in a boat below! or how 3 men holding 70 women as hostages for days without bathroom breaks or food and water and not a single woman in need of a period-pad! And ML still looks damn good / hot. 

 

Women in power are shown to be mean and petty, while men in power are shown to be narcissistic buffoons. Girls are shown to be horny. Not a single one in that dorm is resourceful or accomplished. 

 

What the drama does get right is the corruption of leaders and their disregard for human life and how they make everyone a pawn to their interests. Maybe 'Snowdrop' signifies the fresh start that South Korea got in '88 with elections and a democratic set-up. Maybe the only revisionist history at play here is that this hostage crisis in a fake dorm led to the end of autocratic rule in South Korea. But it certainly doesn't signify a happy end for the leads together, and I don't think there should be one. 

 

Awesome BGM. 

 

I can’t agree more about the set! The attention to detail in even the smallest of props is astounding, and really helps to immerse us into the period the drama is taking place. I have some theories about possible endings but I’ll keep those to myself for now.

Personally, I find the ML rather complex. He’s not morally black and white, and with each episode the depth of his complexity grows. Sooho IS cold and calculating, but unlike his comrades he seems to genuinely care for the wellbeing of people when it doesn’t directly correlate to his orders. Upon falling into the girls dorms and being told to stay, he insisted on leaving, saying that his presence would put them in danger. I’m sure the role he plays requires him to take lives, but I’m not sure if pinning the life of the lost NSA agent is fair seeing as how he didn’t directly or intentionally kill the man, that agent died of an accident in pursuit of him. I could be the odd one out, but I do believe his character garners some form of empathy. Being the reason for and causing the death of others is hardly ever excusable, but something we should all consider is that unlike in countries like the U.S or European countries, Sooho won’t have the choice to back out of a mission without endangering the lives of the people he loves. This isn’t a matter of beliefs, but of dictatorships and the weight of the lives of those you love in turn for your loyalty. It’s even brought up in the drama, that their family would be tortured as punishment. 

It’s an interesting matter to weigh, how much personal responsibility does one hold when brainwashed and held at gunpoint? Of course, it means nothing to those who lost their lives and the loved ones who lost them, but circumstances can make the world of difference in a trial. Not that I believe Sooho will ever get the chance to get one. If anything it’d be more likely to feign death and run off to a foreign country.

The lack of bathroom breaks was probably just at the beginning? When they first thought it would only last a day or two. This is further proven by how Madame Pi using the restroom wasn’t seen as odd to Sooho’s comrade Gyeokchan. Seems like he would have put up an argument about letting her use the restroom if it was the first occurrence of a bathroom break. People can also go without food for days, and in extreme situations when stress is high and/or the fight or flight response is triggered, it’s not uncommon for the body to stop digestion or slow it down to a point where you don’t have to use the restroom. All that energy is diverted towards handling the situation, it’s a survival instinct that our body falls back on. The absence of a period could also be attributed to the stress and lack of meals. 

As for your assessment of the FL…I genuinely have no idea how you came to the conclusion that her main concern is satisfying her own ego, anger, and settling whether or not ML genuinely likes her. It’s explained by Madame Pi quite well. Youngro is feeling responsible for ALL of this. Had she not kept Sooho hidden and alerted the NSA then it’s possible this all could have been avoided. Her fellow students are also pointing fingers at her and accusing her of knowing his background, and then there’s the added burden of all this happening DESPITE being the daughter of the ANSP director. She’s traumatized, under extreme stress, feeling very guilty and isolated, and that paper plane is confusing for her because she can’t decipher what it means to him. Yes, there’s probably come curiosity about his true feelings, but I’m certain that’s mixed in with the guilt that her letter led him back to the dorm and set the whole hostage situation into motion. The poor girl just wanted to help someone. She’s offered her life in exchange for everyone else’s, knowing her position as the daughter of the ANSP director means she places herself in more danger, yet reveals it anyway. She’s torn between the man who insisted on leaving to ensure her and her roommates’ safety, who saved her from falling to her death, who comforted her when she expressed concern, who gifted her his necklace, from the man who held her at gun point (though we learned he never even meant to shoot), the man who is claiming to have control over who lives or dies, the man who lied about his origins and motives. It’s a lot to handle, especially given the situation. I think it’s perfectly normal for YoungRo to be as confused as she is. 

The men/women in power and the way they’re poorly depicted is purposeful as those were the times. The social hierarchy and the government were incredibly corrupt on both sides, and remains that way in North Korea. “Not a single one in that dorm is resourceful or accomplished,” honestly sounds like victim blaming. Yes, it would be nice if those held captive could fight back, and we may get to see that, but considering how they are ALWAYS being held at gunpoint it’s not weird that nothing has happened yet. You can wrestle for a firearm and then get shot or accidentally shoot someone in the process. Youngro feigned stomach pains and assisted the NSA agent in his attempt to untie himself. That takes courage. Even if she couldn’t, even if we never see them fight back, that will never be their fault. Being held hostage is never ANYONE’S fault aside from those holding them captive. 

I enjoyed writing this out and I love exchanging opinions with fellow fans, despite our differences in opinion I liked reading your comment! 
 

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Never thought I’d find my way back on to Soompi forums to talk about a drama after years of just lurking on the pages, but here I am. This drama is just THAT good, and I’m itching to talk about it with people.

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the scene where Sooho dives onto YeongRo and shields her? Yes, yes, THAT scene has been talked about a lot. It’s being shown and highlighted in all the fan made music videos and all us fans are losing our minds over it, but hold on. As beautiful as it is that he still tries to protect her, and how that action led to YeongRo finding her paper plane….there’s something else. Something that I haven’t seen anyone talk about, and a portion of that scene that is constantly cut out of all the music videos.

YeongRo grasping onto SooHo’s sleeve, and SooHo cradling her head into his arm. 

Small but profound. YeongRo who clearly just pointed a gun at him, still instinctively clings onto him for protection and comfort. Sooho who had a gun just pointed at him, still shields her and cradles her head to make sure she’s safe. He COULD have just gotten up and dealt with his comrade after tackling her and checking if she still had the gun. Instead, he stayed there for a bit, his first concern being her safety before he steps away. 

The paper plane had the undeniable spotlight of that scene, and is so very often the only portion fans cut out to highlight. The scene lasts longer for us to watch their hands reach for each other, and I think those actions speak volumes, particularly when it’s a close up shot next to the fallen paper plane. 

The attention to detail in this drama is otherworldly, and having Jung HaeIn who is superb with telling a story through facial expressions playing as the male lead is brilliant. What kind of character could implement this talent as well as a spy who has is unfortunately in love with someone he had to take hostage?

 

I was never a fan of Blackpink, their music was never my taste, so I didn’t know much about them beyond their names and that some spoke English. Truth be told I was of the group of people upset that Kim Hyeyoon had to take a supporting role behind an idol who not only was getting the main role, but never had a major role before. It seemed preposterous, especially given how Hyeyoon just had a drama as the main lead. Initially I wasn’t impressed with Jisoo’s acting. her acting wasn’t horrible, but I just wasn’t seeing anything about it that screamed “main role” material. I take it back. With each successive episode I’ve grown to appreciate her acting more and more. I still stand by my opinion that her acting in the first episode wasn’t the best, but the past two were wonderful. Jisoo really seems to shine in more intense scenes. 

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@MAROSA_JIN Upon closer inspection, I think they're different frames of the same scene rather than the exact same moment. So's eyes seem to be closed on the OST cover and his thumb is on her ear. Whereas in the photo his eyes are open and his hands aren't quite on Soo's ear yet!  

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17 minutes ago, larinalove said:

 

I agree completely, actually this is what I wrote in my last post here too, the way this is going right now, how HS is swooning over WW (I would too, he is very swoon worthy) WS will feel like a rebound and I don't want that to happen, I have faith in the writers, I think they must have thought this through and how HS will eventually fall for WS but one thing I know is that it HAS to be believable and make us, the viewers, truly convinced that her true love is WS and he's not just her rebound because they have made a really strong love triangle, she has feelings for Wook, which is normal but beside showing concern and be there for him in times of need she hasn't shown signs that she thinks romantically about the supposed lead male whom she will end up with. I know they are endgame, I know that but that is not the most important thing to me guys, it's also important the process and feelings that will lead her to fall for WS, how and why she will fall for him and I want it to be for the right reasons. 

I know that we have to pass this WW-HS love line and I don't mind it, they do look cute together, they don't make my heart flutter nor make me crazy enough to re-watch their scenes as I do with WS-HS but still I don't mind it, KHN is an amazing actor and IU has great chemistry with both of them but still a heart wants what it wants and my heart screams for more WS-HS, we just have to be more patient I guess.

Anyways, today's episode was pretty decent,  I liked it, thank you all for recapping and sharing. I don't know how will I wait for one more week, lol. 

Stay happy you guys, hugs! 

 

This is just my take on things, and I could be so very wrong, but I feel like those emotions are already developing! In my opinion, Hae Soo could definitely grow romantic feelings towards Wang So without even being aware of it because she feels like she still likes WW. For instance, Wang So seems to be floating around the palace a lot more often, hence more coincidental encounters (like when she accidentally "watered" him ^O^) and possibly accidentally stumbling upon a scene and being able to provide comfort etc. I think she'll begin to feel conflicted about her emotions for both of them rather than getting over WW and then starting something with WS, that way the drama can still progress at a nice pace without losing any important details and still seem not too rushed. 

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Has anyone else noticed the different dialogue in ep 6 when So is riding on the horse with Soo? from the SBS vs the international ver?

The scene in the foggy woods, the insanely short dialogue between them! I haven't seen any subbed ver. of the SBS, so I translated it myself. ><

SBS:
HS: I didn't think you would help me too, Prince So
WS: I'm tired of seeing people's lives being controlled by others
WS: Something about that person being you bothers me even more
 

International/Dramafever:
HS: I didn't think you would help me too, Prince So.
WS: It's not because I like you
WS: I just don't want to see you live a life controlled by others
WS: It's really not worth living like that

 

Is it just me, or does the SBS ver. seem a lot more WS/HS friendly? ;A; <3<3<3<3

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@Gabi Bros I can't recall the age, but I remember him saying he adored him a lot and in great pain due to the loss. It wouldn't be odd if they incorporated some other unknown princes in here, I think somewhere on the relationship/character chart, it said the king had 27 wives or something like that. >< We never got to see the prince that died in the chinese ver, or any of the princes that were born after the 14th prince, so I think it's possible for that to happen in this ver. as well. 

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I remember seeing some posts earlier on the thread today where some viewers were speculating if Wang So is not his mother's son. And I just wanted to share my opinion~ I know we've heard his mother say "you're not my child" in one of the teasers, but I attribute that more to her unwillingness to acknowledge their blood relation due to his scar. In an interview, LJK had shared that his character was abandoned and ostracized by his family because of his looks. Scars like his are looked down upon and created social outcasts etc, making it harder to live, which is why he wears a mask to hide it.

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2 hours ago, maai137 said:

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So I was watching the first OST music video and in it they show a funeral scene, now THIS IS JUST MY RANDOM OUT OF THE BLUE GUESS, but since the 8th Prince's wife is sick often, I believe shes the one who dies, its not the King because, I only see the 8th Princes house members there and then theres the rest of the princes there. If it was the King who died then the funeral would be much bigger. Also, you can see Baek Ah crying with Hae-Soo.

 

 

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I remember in the chinese ver. there was an 18th son that died? It stirred up some drama about the succession when the king realized his sons didn't seem to be concerned over the loss. 

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26 minutes ago, mujay said:

i don't want to bias, but i agreed with you, SH is the friendly type she tread her costar very well to build the cheimestry, hence  seem she have boundary about kiss or more hot then kiss..this is her choiche and her image i think, like we know Jun ji hon is actres who said NO to kiss scene before meet KSH,  so we need open minded about her choose, no need to make big deal about this (kiss) i more care about the story and how the writer hooked us with the intrique and resolve HJ-SW friendship, HJ JH relationship...this is more trilling me then just kiss.

I totally agree! I think she has good chemistry with all of them, but it's just my own personal opinion that there seems to be an even larger distance in some cases. Although I think I offended some of the other fans by saying that ><! I'm really looking forward to how they play out this romance, and wonder how long not only their age difference but their past relation as teacher/student will be a barrier. Although JH seems way over any of that ! 

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12 hours ago, cheekychipmunk_stv said:

Goong S was her 1st kiss in real life. The poor girl was asked by the director to kiss Seven. The actor didn't realised it was her first kiss initially. It was after 1st take that he realised it as she was really awkward at it. Well, how many of us know how to kiss at first go at it and the character she was playing at that time was supposed to be brash and forward personality. She was 17 then I believed.

I have seen some of her kisses in drama. She always have this weird/awkward expression on her face when she's kissed by her co-stars ... kinda frown or repulsed look of the idea of being kissed. Not sure if it was the direction of the director or did she express it unconsciously. Pinnochi & GoongS are the only ones that she doesn't have a frown on her face when kissed. Hope she will let herself go when kissed in Doctors. Or her character HJ has never been kissed before in her 31 years???

Personally I think out of all her costars she was the most comfortable with LJS hence the more natural kisses in Pinocchio. They have a lot of skinship off camera too, which was something I noticed wasn't the case in many of her other costars. Her interaction with them was more acquaintance like as opposed to being friendly. I think she's the type that really needs to be comfortable with her costar. Which in itself is a weak point for an actress, but as a girl, I can't really blame her.

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On June 28, 2016 at 3:02 PM, ck1Oz said:

I think you guys need someone to write down a Korean medical hierarchy chart. If you listen HJ keeps getting called a Fellow- ie finished neurosurgery training. Isn't JH a  clinical neurosurgery professor? I presume YD is the chief resident. 

I did not read much about this drama before airing. So I presume I know less than you all. I am basing this on what I watched in ep 3 and 4. What I heard I mean. I presume Kim Tae Ho is still head of neurosurgery? I just read his name didn't check his title. In fact pretty much have no clue who everyone is... just what I see. SW can't be a neurosurgery resident right? How come she didn't finish her training? Can someone enter medical school just based on a GED result? It's usually not good enough. 

I wouldn't fuss over the accuracy here. I am still trying to get over them wearing a cloth masks. And when I wake up going to google about aspirating a bleed. It's late so I was watching fast not bothering to repeat any scenes. I've never seen so many people dropping from aneurysms until Doctors and Beautiful Mind started. I started both dramas this week and about died laughing from all the random collapses.

A "fellow doctor" is actually a common term in the US and Canada. It's also common to hear such doctors say "I'm doing my fellowship at _____ hospital/clinic." In simple terms, they are doctors that have finished their residency ( residency is the first 3 or so years where they get hospital experience and are typically tired to the bones. They tend to be supervised by a superior) For example, your residency in many cases has no correlation/specific areas that relate to the field of medicine that you study/practice, so regardless of your desire to be a cardiologist, neurobiologist, etc. you can be doing your residency in the ER with many other resident doctors who are studying to specialize in other fields of medicine. Fellows are doctors that have already graduated from med school/college and gone to hospitals to train in a specific field they studied and wish to pursue. This is the time where they train under doctors but already have hospital experience (finished residency) and don't need very much supervision in comparison to residents. 

Both SW and HJ are currently fellows, however HJ already finished her fellowship elsewhere before and became chief of her department at a much smaller hospital in the country. However, due to many reasons (some I'm sure haven't been revealed) she decided to take the offer to move to SW's hospital, despite how the position she was offered suggests she needs more training and would be paid much less. (I'm assuming SW is a fellow as its been mentioned that they both now stand in the same position)

 A GED is an equivalent to a high school diploma, meaning she met all the requirements and credentials to graduate high school. (all 4, or 3 years depending on the country.) Many home schooled kids get GEDs because they don't attend a physical school. All schools should accept a GED and treat it the same as a high school diploma. GEDs also have scores so schools can see just how well they did, or if they barely passed. The only reason a school would reject a GED is because they don't like the idea of someone who hadn't gone to school properly, but in terms of grades, it's as good as any other diploma and gives HJ the right to take any of those entrance exams etc.

 

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I forgot who, but someone mentioned how the reading choice that Tan's mommy was reading was quite interesting (Sleeping Beauty) and was a possible sign. I'm sorry I can't find the post ;A; 

But after looking back Sleeping Beauty, the Princess didn't know she was a princess until her fairies told her! Maybe that one part of the story may be incorporated in Heirs? I might be wrong though, plus I highly doubt its the pricking her finger with a needle on a spinning wheel XD. Just some insight into the drama. Although we don't know anything about her dad (do we? Am I missing something?><) it could be possible right? Although i do have to keep in mind that would sort of loose meaning in the whole "poor girl changes the lives of rich people" Its just not much of an impact for me if she does turn out to be rich. I am however curious about her dad now. 

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jjsweeter0211 said:

Filming location
cr to dc

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Oh I love reading everyones cooomments on here! So I decided to make my own account finally! 

Somehow I feel like Woo bin and Shin hye have nice chemistry though. I also noticed something that a lot of other fans don't seem to be mentioning at all O_O 
Bona (Krystal) kind of made it clear that she wasn't all that fond of Rachel, right? She said something a long the lines of "Don't you dare take Rachel's side" in one of her scenes right? I wonder if its possible for a friendship to bloom between Shin Hye's character, Eun Sang, and Krystal's character Bo Na? From what I noticed Bo Na is just whiney, but I don't see her doing anything like pushing Eun Sang's suitcase down a staircase and going through it like Rachel had done. Also Rachel is pretty snobby about being in the social class that she is part of. Although Bo Na is arrogant as well, we also have to take in that she IS dating Cha young, whereas Rachel made it clear she never talked to him due to the fact she doesn't like socializing with different classes. Maybe a friendship is to soon for Eun Sang and Bo Na, but maybe later on in the storyline?