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4 minutes ago, stardustvoid said:
Is that picture with KJH recent? Would this mean he is back with the PR team?
The dentist stated the date of Food Supoort on December 10, it might have already been on air in ep.7-8. They did not spoil the Encounter drama.
However, Kim Jin and Hyuk and Cha Soo Hyun in New Year Party dress at Subway store has spoiled audiences where they will go after ep8.
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1 hour ago, bohmi said:
Please allow me to post the other couple
Please let add this too.
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https://m.blog.naver.com/bliss_d/221416084568
10 December 2018 Food Support from Lime Wood Dentist for Director Kim, PR Team Head @ Encounter location
ps. Kim Jin Hyuk's Necktie has been given by Cha Soo Hyun which might have already been on air in ep7-8. We can notice that Encounter has been shot diligently in order to have edited version to be on air.
In addition to Christmas season, TVN might have announced no on air this week so as to let casts and crews have more time to work.
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36 minutes ago, dukesa1122 said:
I wonder if people mostly use Boyfriend in searching or posting about this drama instead of Encounter. That drop in The most Buzzworthy drama is sad.
Your notice is interesting because there are two names of Encounter and Boyfriend to search and talk about.
Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo has got no.1 and no.2 most Buzzworthy actor/actress for 5 consecutive weeks.
Song Hye Kyo has got 2 new endorsements.
Park Bo Gum’s several endorsements have released new CFs.
Park Bo Gum has got 1st rank with 24.6% as the star students want to spend Christmas Eve with.
For December Drama Actor Brand Reputation Ranking by The Korean Business Research Institute,
no.1 Park Bo Gum 14.8%
no.2 Song Hye Kyo 13.3%
For the Korean Entertainment which has had many dramas and many actors/actresses for Korean audiences and international audiences to choose watching, each drama might have different genre and target group of audiences,
the success of Encounter/Boyfriend is very gorgeous.
This Encounter/Boyfriend has been portrayed with fascinating script, artistic photograph/filming, and most importantly splendid acting by Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo to let fans be proud of... what could we ask more!
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48 minutes ago, redbeanbuns said:
Awwww, such a cute BTS
again their chemistry really great not only in frame but also outside, I want more, I want more, I want more of BTS, please hear me TVN ..aahh, what should I do when this drama end?I'm a little bit picky when it comes to watch drama or movies I'm often drop drama in mid way, when I think the drama itself not pick my interest although others think its great..
already re-watch again n again n again until I lost count..
Your comment reminded myself too. I am very picky with watching drama. In 2018, Encounter is my first darma which I have not dropped in the early or mid way. Plus, I rerun Encounter to gradually enjoy this artistic project.
By the way, I am wondering what will be on air this Wednesday when TVN mentioned Encounter ep.7-8.
Credit : TVN
https://twitter.com/CJnDrama/status/1077141815831146496
https://twitter.com/CJnDrama/status/1077141770075484160
https://twitter.com/CJnDrama/status/1077141716258320384
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Behind the Scene Encounter Ep7-8 with Eng Subtitle
Thank you for the kind translator.
It is very cute that BTS crews call their nickname like this.
Kim Joon Hyuk & Cha Soo Hyun = Peach & Grape Couple
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Our OTP from Encounter
https://www.soompi.com/article/1282661wpp/park-bo-gum-song-hye-kyo-buzzworthy-actors-week-sky-castle
Park Bo Gum, Song Hye Kyo, And “SKY Castle” Continue Their Streak Of Most Buzzworthy Actors And Drama
Dec 24, 2018 by C. Hong
On December 24, Good Data corporation released a list of which dramas and actors had received the most public attention from December 17 to December 23.
The list is compiled through an analysis of 35 dramas in the areas of news articles, blog posts, community forums, social media, and video clip view counts.
JTBC’s “SKY Castle” ranked No. 1 again for the second consecutive week and increased its percentage of attention, from 14.73 percent last week to 17.96 percent this week. Moreover, its cast members also ranked among the buzzworthy actors of the week, from Yeom Jung Ah (No. 5), Lee Tae Ran (No. 7), and Kim Bo Ra (No. 8).
tvN’s “Memories of the Alhambra” showed steady growth for three weeks and this week overtook “Encounter” for the second spot. Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye also took No. 3 and 6 respectively on the actors chart.
tvN’s “Encounter” fell to fourth place this week due to a competitive time slot, while SBS’s “The Last Empress” rose to third. “The Last Empress” showed impressive standings in the video clip view count category, with three clips from the drama gaining over 400,000 views. Some of that buzz, however, was due to the news this week that Shin Sung Rok sustained an injury on set and allegations of extreme working conditions.
Meanwhile, Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo topped the list of buzzworthy actors again this week for the fourth week in a row.
List of Top 10 Buzzworthy Dramas:
- JTBC’s “SKY Castle” (17.96 percent)
- tvN’s “Memories of the Alhambra” (14.3 percent)
- SBS’s “The Last Empress” (13.7 percent)
- tvN’s “Encounter” (12.67 percent)
- tvN’s “Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter” (3.61 percent)
- JTBC’s “Clean With Passion For Now” (3.49 percent)
- SBS’s “My Strange Hero” (3.36 percent)
- MBC’s “Less Than Evil” (3.04 percent)
- OCN’s “God’s Quiz: Reboot” (2.81 percent)
- KBS’s “My Only One” (2.68 percent)
List of Top 10 Buzzworthy Actors:
- Park Bo Gum – tvN’s “Encounter”
- Song Hye Kyo – tvN’s “Encounter”
- Hyun Bin – tvN’s “Memories of the Alhambra”
- Jang Nara – SBS’s “The Last Empress”
- Yeom Jung Ah – JTBC’s “SKY Castle”
- Park Shin Hye – tvN’s “Memories of the Alhambra”
- Lee Tae Ran – JTBC’s “SKY Castle”
- Kim Bo Ra – JTBC’s “SKY Castle”
- Kim Yoo Jung – JTBC’s “Clean With Passion For Now”
- Yoo Seung Ho – SBS’s “My Strange Hero”
You can watch Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo in “Encounter” below:
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6 Dramatic Moments From Episodes 7 And 8 Of “Encounter” That We’re Not Over
“Encounter” has continued to be the talk of the town this past week, especially considering that epic moment at the end of episode 8 that a lot of us were anticipating. There was a lot of wondering in terms of when the big moment would happen, and after several dramatic events throughout the episodes, it finally came. And we’re still not over it! Here’s a look at six dramatic moments from episodes 7 and 8!
Warning: spoilers for Episodes 7 and 8 of “Encounter” below.
1. When the director tells Jin Hyeok he’s getting sent to Sokcho
As a result of Soo Hyun revealing that she’s in a “some” relationship with Jin Hyeok, he gets transferred out of Seoul to Sokcho. In this particular scene, Director Choi is telling Jin Hyeok that this is the least he can do to protect Soo Hyun from further harm. Jin Hyeok, being the sweet guy that he is, complies and decides that it’s best not to tell Soo Hyun and to just follow orders.
SpoilerSpoilerDirector Choi being a puppet to Taegyeong was pretty annoying. So when he meets with Jin Hyeok to tell him that he has to move to Sokcho, we’re not only devastated but totally upset that Jin Hyeok agrees to do it! It’s pretty unpredictable from this point on as we don’t know if he’s going to get sent away or if Soo Hyun is going to find out and rescue him. Regardless, the drama is getting more and more dramatic.
2. Soo Hyun coming back to the hotel after hearing news about Jin Hyeok
Soo Hyun’s short responses to Jo Hye In when she tells her over the phone that Jin Hyeok is being transferred to Sokcho is boss. Her nonchalant demeanor and calmness shows just how much control she has over her feelings. She doesn’t lose her cool. It’s a dramatic moment that is totally owned by Soo Hyun and the confidence in which she responds to this news is powerful.
SpoilerAnd when she goes back to the company, the charisma she exudes is so respectable. We can feel the anger that she feels for Director Choi and are anticipating her confrontation with him. Can we just mention how cool she looked when she walked back into her company?
Like, such a BOSS.
SpoilerDuring her confrontation with Director Choi, we feel the tension in the air, but she totally owns the conversation and room, making Director Choi second guess his decision to go behind Soo Hyun’s back and betray her. Her passive aggressive threat to him totally had us cheering. She’s scary, but she’s not going down without a fight.
3. Jung Woo Seok telling Soo Hyun that he likes her
This is a messy relationship. Woo Seok is married to Soo Hyun, fakes having an affair to get a divorce, and is now trying to win Soo Hyun’s heart again. I don’t know about you, but this guy’s thinking has me totally confused. I’m not sure why he had to go so far as to fake an affair to divorce Soo Hyun, but alright. One things for sure is that Woo Seok oozes royalty, wealth, and he’s owning this part. So when he drops his pride and tells Soo Hyun how he feels, it’s pretty intense. We’re loving how this is officially developing into a love triangle. The more drama the better, I say!
SpoilerI’m not sure how to feel about Woo Seok yet and we’re not sure if he’s technically the antagonist in this series. He does love Soo Hyun and doesn’t seem to like Jin Hyeok (obviously), but he hasn’t done anything to sabotage their relationship… yet. But the part where he tells Soo Hyun that he loves her is obviously a step into the direction of there being some intense drama in the episodes to come. I’m curious to see if he’s going to be a bad ex-husband who gets in the way of Soo Hyun and Jin Hyeok, or if he’s going to be a good ex-husband who just loves his ex-wife from a distance. Let’s hope for the latter!
4. Manager Nam showing up in Sokcho
After Jin Hyeok gets shipped off to Sokcho, he ends up with a job at the front desk, a position in which he was obviously demoted to. We’re upset that he won’t be at the masquerade event that he planned and even more upset that he’s so far from his family and Soo Hyun. So when Manager Nam comes to the rescue, I was high key cheering and fist-pumping away.
SpoilerThis particular scene felt very Cinderella-y, which I loved. The fairy godmother, aka Manager Nam, comes and rescues Jin Hyeok to bring him to the ball. He even brings him a full suit and a mask! It’s a total fairy tale and so romantic! I had a huge grin on my face during this entire time knowing that he could go to the event that he planned, and more importantly, see Soo Hyun. I loved every aspect of this part, especially Manager Nam. Where would their relationship be without him?!
5. Jin Hyeok grabbing Soo Hyun’s hand
SpoilerOnce Jin Hyeok and Woo Seok are at the masquerade, we know that both of them are looking for Soo Hyun. So when somebody grabs her hand, we’re left wondering who it is until the very last minute. It’s an intense moment for this love triangle and although we kind of feel sorry for the ex-husband, we’re rooting for Jin Hyeok to take off his mask and sweep Soo Hyun off her feet.
6. The kiss
After Jin Hyeok takes Soo Hyun aside and reveals his face, she’s touched and surprised that he’s standing in front of her. They’re both smiling at each other and we can sense what’s coming. I don’t know about you, but all I could think about was Song Joong Ki glaring at the screen from a distance.
Despite this, it wasn’t as awkward or cringe-worthy as it could have been.
SpoilerIt did set up for some dramatic moments that we know are going to come in the next episode. It raises various questions about whether anyone saw the two kissing or if there’s going to be more scandalous news that exposes the two being at the party. Regardless, we know there’s going to be some more obstacles ahead that we have to brace ourselves for. Oh, the drama!
Catch the latest episode of “Encounter”:
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Behind the Scenes Encounter Ep7-8
Tight Hug,
KJH pated CSH's head,
KJH kissed CSH's forehead,
KJH stared CSH and CSH smiled back.
and the last scene is Happy New Year from Park Bo Gum.
During Welfie, it is cute that Song Hye Kyo started to make her face boo and pig first and Park Bo Gum followed her
... Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo, haha cutie and comfortably close after shooting for a couple months from day to night time.
https://tv.naver.com/v/4861133?Spoiler-
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OMG, Behind the Scene Encounter Ep7-8 can make my Christmas happier
BUT PD nim, why did you not insert these clips to the real on-air version ?!?!?...Cutie ever our KSH and CSH.
https://tv.naver.com/v/4861133?
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For Christmas, I spend time reruning Encounter/Boyfriend, the first time I watched to read the subtitle, rerun to enjoy beautiful scripts, and appreciate Park Bo Gum&Song Hye Kyo's amazing acting. There have been more and more reruning to watch KJH's and CSH's gesture and facial expressions.
When I rerun Encounter Ep1 after finish watching ep8, I found out more dimensions to feel surprised for detailed acting, thorough script, and spendid photography, Encounter/Boyfriend is like a piece of gorgeous art indeed.
I found that KJH and CSH showed their boyfriend and girlfriend here and there; for example:
- When KJH asked CSH why she has not used his BD lipserum yet and convinced with spring reason.
- When CSH asked why KJH has not used her necktie and asked him to move the existing one and tied her necktie for KJH.
- CSH called KJH that she wanna meet him at his PR division. You know what I mean boyfriend and girlfriend might meet each other's collegues sometimes in order to see what she/he's going on there and whom he/she is working with.
- KJH asked CSH about oppa's care, CSH guessed it might be protection but KJH showed his jealousy by asking why it is not support (to support sister with her boyfriend), rather than protection. (to protect sister from boyfriend)
With CSH, KJH speaks from his mind to her. For example, when he insisted that he will post at new location by tomorrow, he mentioned that his concern for this reloation is he can not run over to meet CSH when he missed her as he used to do, this is what he really did to measure the distance between Seoul and Sokcho when he was informed to relocate from such spy man.
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By the way, I noticed from social network that due to strong worth of mouth and great response from medias/SNS, there are much more audiences who will spend Christmas and new year by starting to watch Encounter/Boyfriend and is screaming about KJH&CSH.
For the audiences who have already watched, they are starting rerun.
As a fans of this Encounter and Park Bo Gum (also appreciate Song Hye Kyo from her acting in Encounter), I am glad to realize that ther are much more audiences to enjoy this artistic drama
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I truly understand why KJH has to omit info about CSH and I think he has done white lie for his family properly.
In the scene he ran to CSH from Seoul to Sukso to have breakfast in early morn, he told CSH that he have behaved in good shape for a big while but he broke his rule to meet her straightaway because of missing.
Even KSH is in love with CSH, he still has duty to be a good son. KSH knows what his parents, who have worked very hard for decades to feed the whole family, want to see their son not to be.
Why KJH has to hurt his parents’ heart with truth that he is in love with a older, divorced from chaebeol family which still actively try to manipulate CSH’s life, daughter of a politician, and CEO of his workplace...worse situation that his love life has already impacted his work life to be relocated to far away from such powerful CSH’s ex-husband family. (as his mom is wondering why he was promptly relocated)
Frankly speaking in the real world with normal life’s standard in Korea or in Asian countries, parents are unlikely to accept their son’s lover as CSH.
I agreed with KJH’s choice of a good son to exclude fact about his love life to his parents, at least for now.
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16 hours ago, ahdrianaa said:
Totally agreed with you, let this reliable and external research as the Korean Business Reserch Institute announced Brand Reputation Ranking from the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community index how high Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo can really be recognized.
Statistics might be able to speak out loud than keyboard hustler/ manipulator.
Park Bo Gum’s and Song Hye Kyo’s great acting is one of crucial factors to create Kim Jin Hyuk and Cha Soo Hyun in audiences’ mind with amazing response and splendid reaction.
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1 hour ago, rahma92 said:
Encounter actually not the first Noona romance drama. Yeah the other drama have manly lead male who love to smile, but with six pack abs and full with hot kiss (maybe this is what they mean as sexual appeal), and maybe they end up comparing this character with Jinhyuk who totally have different charm. I think its more like Jinhyuk not their type. He's more cheerful, polite, too gentle, and doesnt have six pack
. but we know that aegyo work better with Cha SooHyun than six pack.
Tho its annoying they blaming PBG's acting. I'm sure PBG asking the writer before acted as Jinhyuk. He always trying to understand his character first, thats why he got so much hard time in his prev drama.And actually I saw many reviews who kept comparing Jinhyuk's character with his prev character.
Like :"Choi taek more uniqe than Jinhyuk"
"I love Lee young more than Jinhyuk"
Jinhyuk actually not PBG best character (so I understand why even PBG fans not fond with JH) but its rare to find this kind of comments with other actors, so I take it as compliment.
Sometimes I found other actor acted like kid too, but their mature's face just save them. PBG have boyish look, he even still look good when got paired with underage girl. so when the writer give him this character he will look like “virginal schoolboy” (tho I still found him manly in his boyish look). but TVN is so active editing JH's video. so I believe this is what the writer want him to be.
Dont forget this is reversed drama, the woman is the one who came to pick him up when they're going on date and the one who have money and power. this kind of thing of course made his image 'not so manly'
And actually this is the reason why I'm so in love with this drama, I love strong woman's character
(isnt this the reason why SHK taking this drama?) tho not everyone like it. Some of people prefer woman with cheerfull character, so ice princess CSH will counted as boring for them. and of course a rich male lead with power. And as male lead JH is too polite for their standar
Could I add to your comments?
In my opinion, I notice as follows:
1. criticizing the hallyu stars with many fans around the world might be more enjoyable for hater/keyboard hustle because they hoped to have much more readers.
2. Typical formula drama might be some of audiences’ favorite ones and it might be some fans’ preference because it is easier to watch. I used to be one of them.
However, after I watch Encounter, I totally agreed with the selection.
As an actor, Park Bo Gum always choose the challenging roles for his acting career. This time to portray not the typical hero and cool male lead but Kim Jin Hyuk is lively and extraordinarily significant to let Cha Soo Hyun dare to live her own life with happiness.
Song Hye Kyo chose the role of Cha Soo Hyun who has kept her expressions inside and behave, therefore, she has had to act with bottled-up emotions. Her lead female is not outgoing and extrovert to show typical female lead.
I think Park Bo Gum or Song Hye Kyo no need to just act in only the typical male lead or female lead in order to be in the familiar formula and safe zone anymore. They both have wealth, reputation, and hallyu position in the entertainment business in Korea and in many countries.
Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo can climb higher level of the pyramid of success as an professional actor/actress with stimulating roles. Their fans can be much more proud of their choice when watching PBG&SHK portray their KJH&CSH to exist in audiences’ eyes.
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44 minutes ago, swordfish said:
December Brand Reputation Rankings For Drama Actors Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has announced this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors!
The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between November 20 and December 21.
Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo, the stars of tvN’s “Encounter,” topped this month’s list at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. Park Bo Gum took first place with a brand reputation index of 14,837,092, while Song Hye Kyo followed close behind with a score of 13,334,953.
Meanwhile, actor Hyun Bin came in at No. 3 for the month with a total brand reputation index of 8,110,227.
Check out this month’s top 30 below!
- Park Bo Gum
- Song Hye Kyo
- Hyun Bin
- Lee Seol
- Han Go Eun
- Uee
- Kim Yoo Jung
- Lee Min Jung
- Jo Bo Ah
- Park Shin Hye
- Yoon Kyun Sang
- Lee Jong Suk
- Yoo Seung Ho
- Jang Nara
- Lee Elijah
- Shin Ha Kyun
- Lee Joo Young
- Park Se Wan
- Shin Hye Sun
- Choi Jin Hyuk
- Shin Sung Rok
- Lee Yoo Jin
- Kim Young Ok
- So Yi Hyun
- Jung Yu Mi
- So Yoo Jin
- Jang Seung Jo
- Kim Gun Woo
- Kim Sun Ah
- Park Hoon
Credit: https://www.soompi.com/article/1282141wpp/december-brand-reputation-rankings-drama-actors-revealed?
http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201812240100160040011848
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1 hour ago, utkim said:
Drama actor brand reputation In December, 2018 Big data analysis, Pbg is number 1, kyo number 2, HB number 3.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0004276534
Our OTP from Encounter/Boyfriend
December Brand Reputation Rankings For Drama Actors Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has announced this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors!
The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between November 20 and December 21.
Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo, the stars of tvN’s “Encounter,” topped this month’s list at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. Park Bo Gum took first place with a brand reputation index of 14,837,092, while Song Hye Kyo followed close behind with a score of 13,334,953.
Meanwhile, actor Hyun Bin came in at No. 3 for the month with a total brand reputation index of 8,110,227.
Check out this month’s top 30 below!
- Park Bo Gum
- Song Hye Kyo
- Hyun Bin
- Lee Seol
- Han Go Eun
- Uee
- Kim Yoo Jung
- Lee Min Jung
- Jo Bo Ah
- Park Shin Hye
- Yoon Kyun Sang
- Lee Jong Suk
- Yoo Seung Ho
- Jang Nara
- Lee Elijah
- Shin Ha Kyun
- Lee Joo Young
- Park Se Wan
- Shin Hye Sun
- Choi Jin Hyuk
- Shin Sung Rok
- Lee Yoo Jin
- Kim Young Ok
- So Yi Hyun
- Jung Yu Mi
- So Yoo Jin
- Jang Seung Jo
- Kim Gun Woo
- Kim Sun Ah
- Park Hoon
Watch Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo in the latest episode of “Encounter” below:
Credit: https://www.soompi.com/article/1282141wpp/december-brand-reputation-rankings-drama-actors-revealed?
http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201812240100160040011848
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Encounter Episode 8 Review
written by thoughtsramble
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Had to weigh in on this one mid-point! Also because Kiss Happened!
After 8 episodes, I’ve decided that this is the kind of drama that I don’t click on immediately or actively anticipate. However, once I start on the episode for that week, I can’t stop till I finish both. Because the leads’ performance IS amazing and just entrances me. Every shot is nailed to perfection – for example, I cannot get over how Song Hye Kyo tears up slowly behind the camera,
and how at the last second, even Park Bo Gum’s eyes are also shining with tears.
Song Hye Kyo’s and Park Bo Gum’s eyes are incredibly clear and you can see the emotions build up slowly, which is goosebumps-inducing and mind-blowing. This is a drama that can only be carried by good actors.Plot-wise for this episode, I like it that Jin Hyuk demands so firmly to be sent away, for this is him protecting Soo Hyun in his own way. They are such an innocent pairing, where Jin Hyuk is just doing the best he can to bring some light to Soo Hyun and that’s rather sweet. They literally go through the motions of holding hands, gazing at scenery –
SpoilerSpoilerhugging (both back and front but oh dang, that back hug got my heart in jitters)
Spoilera climatic reveal (I love it that there was a Havana party set up, almost like Jin Hyuk’s private present for Soo Hyun)
before finally kissing. This is old-school courtship you all!
SpoilerI am also happy that there’s some comic relief in the second pairing between Secretary Jang and Dae Chan – because oh goodness, this couple is hilarious in the way they keep rubbing each other the wrong way.
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And I’m quite sure something’s happening between Sun Joo and Driver Nam. Cute people!
SpoilerMeaning-wise, there’re quite a few symbolic objects scattered throughout the drama. Placed next to the desk, the mirror represents a constant reminder and active questioning. It’s not a mirror that she passes by occasionally, but one that accompanies for most of her waking moments.
SpoilerAnd in the times when she feels the most conflicted, it’s often the Soo Hyun in the mirror which is in focus because I believe the mirror represents what she wants to do the most. Her inner world.
SpoilerThere’s also that big painting in front of her where it’s just a girl and a big tree. I always thought that painting represented her inner loneliness.
SpoilerThe mask that Soo Hyun wears at the end has its mouth patched over and honestly, that feels to me very suffocating. The mask seems almost as an allusion to the life Soo Hyun has led thus far – breathe and say no more than what is needed, and only use your eyes to observe. But it is Jin Hyuk who allows her to remove her mask and be who she really is – also, not sure if overthinking this but Jin Hyuk’s mask is that of a knight right?
SpoilerI do genuinely like the second lead, I like how his real intentions are shown to us rather early on and that it still came in the form of a twist somewhat – his heart for Soo Yeon was sincere and you can see that he loves her just from the way he talks or thinks about her. It’s a pity that he’s in a damned position right from the start simply because of who he is.
SpoilerAt the heart of it though, I do think this is a spin on a very classic korean-drama fairytale. I might even venture to say that it’s just a fairytale. But don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the turning of genders on its head; how Jin Hyuk is the one who gets fetched to the ball, given presents (the mask) from his fairy godfather i.e Driver Nam, how she’s the one that’s high up and royal while he’s the normal one, how he’s the one who gets chased away. But that ooh, the evil stepmother in all stories, is still the evil mother (in-law) here. And it all works because it wasn’t just a switching around of a royal female and a poor male, but some cliche scenes of an evil step-mother slapping the female lead is replaced with a cold, modern insulting session.
The progression of the story is beautiful and I love to see how Soo Hyun slowly starts breaking out of the mould the world has set for her. Also, graphics in the intro and outro are DARN cool, I wonder who is the illustrator?? I just love how the graphics in the intro shows us what is going to happen throughout the episode and how the outro shows the ending. Here, EP8’s intro shows the two leads passing each other by – which is probably the storyline of how they had to part when Jin Hyuk was sent away for work.
SpoilerBut the ending shows them kissing, which is exactly what happened at the end of episode 8.
SpoilerEager to see how the second half pans out, if only just to see the beautiful leads’ beautiful acting.
<3thoughtsramble
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23 minutes ago, ahdrianaa said:
CSH and KJH
SpoilerIn addition to selling Encounter to more than 100 countries, sponsorships continue supporting here and there.
That’s why pairing of hallyu stars as Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo can ensure the revenue and returns even investment cost > USD 18 million for this artistic project.
In addition to the fact that Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo have focused on detailed acting and put all creation to this come-back project after a couple years break... dream come true for Production house(Bon Factory), Scriptwriter, PD, Casts, and Crews.
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1 hour ago, Jemrie said:
First Impressions: Encounter
posted by Debra John on December 21, 2018I don't think I could have envisioned two better actors for the roles since Song Hye-Kyo has an eloquence to her mannerisms and speech while Park Bo-Gum is a bright personality to begin with and truly does give off the 'boyfriend' vibe. I'll admit to having apprehensions about the pairing but my worries vanished within the first episode.I also enjoy the drama for being thought provoking, forming a ladder for the romance to climb on since I've seen my fair share of melo-romances that have given us one too many aggressive male leads and women who are meant to be nothing more than emotional tools to remedy the imbalance in a male protagonist's life. So I applaud TvN for ending the year with a drama that's more sophisticated and self-aware of drama tropes and conventions even with the romantic cliches presented here. The show manages to bypass typical material that's been reused and reformatted over and over again.
After binging plenty of episodes, I can definitely say this drama is on my weekly watchlist because of the dreamy encounter in Cuba to the bittersweet story that follows afterwards.
Thank you so much for bringing this article here, the writer can write as my thought esp. the blue letter mentioned.
56 minutes ago, stroppyse said:Initially, I had thought that the OTP might part at the end of the drama, both of them walking away with their cherished memories and having grown thanks to the experience of having loved each other. However, given how the story is developing, I don't think this drama is going to have a sad ending any more. It seems more aimed at showing how they overcome their various obstacles while also getting to know each other better and falling in love.
I suppose what also makes me think this is that the OTP while having to deal with opposition and various issues, they're both single, without terminal illnesses, or really any elements that might make it totally makjang. So, there is no reason why they couldn't negotiate their various obstacles to ultimately pledge their love and spend their future together. There is the issue of societal approbation, but both of them seem to care more about each other than anything like that.
My opinion anyway. I hope I'm not wrong.
Besides, JH and SH just look so beautiful together.
One thing that I'm pretty sure of, though, SH will not end up with her ex-hubby. SH will either end up with JH, or she'll end up alone, but being strong in her own self, either way. Poor ex-hubby, but I still hope that he's able to escape his own prison as well.
@stroppyse My opinion about OTP, ending and ex-husband are as same as yours.
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9 hours ago, dahae2006 said:
@beepbeep i totally could relate your post. i still could not convince some of bogum's fan to watch this drama. Since they are not promoting at all, i have to come out from my shell and retweet / post pictures etc. i have not necessary to active in social media during MDBC, reply. there were lots of his fan will write in soompi and social media. As @NongpeeP said age gap/marital status hinder people to watch the drama. i am glad rating is still good and steady even not getting so much hype like his past drama.
( as someone did mention above - sorry i could not tag you. they keep comments this drama boring to make people watch their bias drama. some promote their bias in encounter discussion topic. especially someone with many followers. i know what they are trying to do this drama in social media.)
For me, i believe in bogum (& SHK) , they can choose not to appear in any drama and bogum kept rejecting many dramas and movie after MDBC. He is chemistry fairy. He can have chemistry with any actress that he pair - yoo jung/ hyeri / goeun ( even a few scene with Yoona in Hyori home stay) and he stands out bromance with SIG in i remember you.
9 hours ago, luvhollandlop said:I love it that the drama is getting all these comments and discussions about the leads’ chemistry together. Sometimes, we forget that these people are professional Actors and Actresses and judged them based on their private lives. Hye Kyo being married shouldn’t cause us to discount her acting skills. She can still deliver intense acttraction if the script calls for it. Bo Gum being Joong Ki’s good friend shouldn’t affect his ability to act too. I really appreciated Bo Gum’s and Hye Kyo’s acting. I could feel their intentional awkwardness during the first episode and how they could portray their relationship growing naturally.
May this project done by two very talented actor and actress helped to pave the way for more openness in married actresses taking on romantic roles.
As actors/actresses, it is unavoidable audiences might prejudge from good visual look, actor’s age(too young or too old) , the dating/marriage status(could he/she make audiences believe in chemistry with the partner in acting project or not) and age gap.
There are not many actors/actresses who can reach hallyu status, there might be much less hallyu stars who diligently take acting seriously, Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo are one of a few.
It is very proud to appreciate an actor like Park Bo Gum who has acted in different roles with different paces and rhythm.
Even he has been praised for his look, determination in study, MC capability, famous reputation and nice manner but as an actor, keep on amazing acting is still very crucial.
For Song Hye Kyo, she has just changed her personal status to be a married woman, then the first project she chose is to pair with lead actor who is 12 years younger than her. He is also her husband’s closed hoobae. Prejudice is understandable but in Encounter, Song Hye Kyo can nail her comeback. (with much more likable acting style than her previous projects for me, this might be my own preference)
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4 hours ago, beebeep said:
It's indeed very difficult to change the mind and perception of people actually...
There are some people who don't like the pairing of older woman with younger man (my friend is one of them and she's not a bad person. She just have a different preference and she just doesn't think that she can root for jinsoo couple). Other people doesn't like melo drama since it's less action so they call it boring. It's just a matter of preference and our preference can change over time as our situation changes as well.
As for me, I'm surprised that I come to like this drama among all the other dramas airing. I typically would gravitate towards rom com drama such as "clean with passion for now" and I should have been drawn to MOA given that PSH is the first one that hooked me to k-drama. Nevertheless, it turns out that this "Encounter" drama is the one that I like the most at this moment...so to everyone who's new to this thread and wondering whether this drama is good and whether the pair is believable, I would say "Yes. You should watch few episodes of the drama and draw your own conclusion wether you like it or not.
Let me cut some part, I totally agreed with your post. I am one of audiences who showed strong objection after confirming the main casts with age gap and marriage status which might be quite difficult to make audiences believe in lovers’ roles.
I intended not to watch even a single episode..
After the first epispde, praises abour interesting story, fresh script, great acting, and unbelievably amazing chemistry made me start watching some short clips and then I became a fans of this Encounter.
For Park Bo Gum, I am so glad that he accepted this project because his acting is challenging and he can nail the role to create Kim Jin Hyuk alive and have chemistry with Cha Soo Hyun.
For Song Hye Kyo, I am not her fans before but I appreciated her acting approach in this Encounter, I am blessed that Park Bo Gum chose this Encounter with Song Hye Kyo, rather than any younger actresses with less acting experience.
I am impressed with story and script how the writer created this fairy tale in the current situation with reasonable circumstances and how Park Bo Gum&Song Hye Kyo made audiences deeply believe in their couple roles within just 8 episodes from KJH&CSH’s first meeting in Cuba till in relationship with longing moments in ep8.
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6 hours ago, stroppyse said:
So, additional observations about this conversation. Even though SH is just trying to right something that she considers to have been wrongly done to JH in the first place, JH knows that if SH steps in now after his transfer has been announced, that it would come to be seen to the company as SH doing a favor for her young lover. That would weaken SH's position in the company from the one she has now of being a level-headed, meritocratic, capable leader. So, he would rather let the transfer happen, and then be promoted back to headquarters through merit rather than SH's intervention. The other thing that is unusual about this conversation is how many times JH cuts SH off as she's speaking in order to convince her to go along with what he's saying. Given that he's actually going against her sense of right and wrong as well as her regrets for putting him in a position to be manipulated by those who want to hurt her, he's actually being relatively forceful to get her compliance. For me, the fact that he is able to be more forceful with her is also a sign that he does see her as his girlfriend who happens to be the CEO, rather than being more deferential as he has been in the past. Just my opinion on that anyway,.
I have just finished watching Encounter ep.8 with Eng Subtitle, I feel the same that KJH is able to be more forceful with her is a sign that he does see her as his girlfriend.
By the way. I really appreciated story and script to use the new word, rather than I love you, when KJH told CSH that he knows love from books but because of CSH he has known what love is.
6 hours ago, jl08 said:I swear Park Bo Gum and Song Hye are completely responsible for creating the magical world of KJH and CSH that sucked us into their deep emotions, making it seem like we're there with them all the way, feeling their ups and downs. They're responsible for making us yearn for Weds and Thurs and throwing caution to the wind even in the office! Heck the boss.
I thought I was not quite satisfied about their kiss from the gifs .... till I watched the episode and was overwhelmed by their sadness and longing for each other which culminated in that beautiful, gentle kiss- it suffices for now because it got us crying, didn't it? Now, that's something so awesome. It conveys what it's suppose to convey to the audience - they have missed each other terribly. They had it real bad. They needed to touch and hug.
I just love the moment when KJH pulled CSH away from the party - he was so darn confident of his woman. PBG and SHK are so talented and they deserve all the accolades in making this drama so magical. Ep 8 is humanly sad but beautiful.
PBG and SHK chemistry is no joke, seriously.
I really agreed with your praises for Park Bo Gum's and Song Hye Kyo's natural acting.
The kiss scene reflected their longing each other, it has been conveyed perfectly to suit the missing emotion. I am glad that PD and scriptwriter made this scene realistically ensamble to characters/situations, rather than more intense&heated to create talk of the town PR.
After KJH and CSH moved on to more status than pre-relationship stage, KJH and CSH acted naturally as a dating couple, he could hold her hand and pull her to balcony outside.
I can not imagine PBG's and SHK's chemistry when news announced their confirmation of accepting the Encounter project but PBG and SHK can amazingly create KJH and CSH to exist in the K-drama land in audiences' eyes and mind.
6 hours ago, stroppyse said:So, a lot of the text is blurry on this still, however, the article is about SH being on a date with someone. And, that there was something about her circulating via SNS. Finally, something about her showing off childish behaviour.
So, I'm going to assume that someone did see the kiss perhaps and probably gossiped about it on SNS which was then picked up by various reporters. Sorry, this is as much as I can make out.
I hope that KJH will not choose any way to solve this problem which impact his life or the cruel chaebeol do anything to hurt KJH&CSH much worse.
Frankly writing here, when he chose to relocate in order to save CSH's CEO postion, I am so sad for his parents&his little brother to be far away from their valuable KJH. I really understand his eyes' expression like deeply guilty when he was with his family. KJH might be CSH's boyfriend while he is still a good son to make his family happy too, conflicting sometimes.
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24 minutes ago, stroppyse said:
Unfortunately, the video wasn't good enough for me to make out the text on the articles, so I don't know. Perhaps someone has a grab in HD that will make the print legible?
Could you please press on the picture to enlarge and try to see this letters?
Thank you so much for your translation and comments.
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27 minutes ago, stroppyse said:
Translation of the video:
WS: Find out what CEO Cha was wearing when she went to work.
JH: Oh, hello. My apologies for calling during your lunch time. I’m calling because of the order for the masks for the Donghwa Hotel party. The ones for the client have already been ordered, but I just wanted to order one additional one separately. Uh, it’s for a woman, and it would be preferred if her whole face was covered. She’ll probably prefer not to be recognized. Uhh… yes, I think a sketch can be sent to you. Yes. Please take care of it well. Thank you. Yes.Thank you for your translation. PR Head let CSH choose a mask among several ones, KSH who knows what CSH really prefers so he arranged to have a full mask for CSH to be one of mask choices. Definitely CSH chose the full mask that KSH arranged upon her preference.
7 minutes ago, stroppyse said:A translation of the preview clip you posted. Thank you
SH: I woke up in the morning, and it had become noisy. (meaning that there had been a lot of press articles)
JH: It ended up in my pack coming back from Cuba, but later I wanted to use it as a subject of a photo, so I kept it. (think he may be explaining the high heels in his room to his mother?)
MIL: It will be a good chance to take care of everything in one stroke. (she's evil, and anyway, the scene sequence seems to be implying that the plan involves HI in some way?)
Brother: Answer the phone, Kim Jin Hyuk.
SH: Where are you?So, yes, my question as well, where did JH go that he's not answering the phone to his brother or to SH?
Did preview showed like KJH's identity has been revealed?
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Compared to ep.7 which attacked my heart to be gloomy what the fate KJH had to bear from the chaebeol's careless action, ep.8 is like a sad with hope to develop from feeling like to express love profoundly.
KJH's mom and family could make audiences cry from just watching them be together before his beloved son will have to be far away from the devil chaebeol's command.
KJH's eyes can say many misarable feelings even he tried to smile as same as CSH's downcast smile&hidden tears when they were together before KJH's leaving.
As I wrote here before that I objected K-drama to sell skinship/kiss scenes without reasonable story/script.
However, Encounter has satisfied with story/script that KJH&CSH's skinships are to express their deep feeling for each other when they were threatened by Chabeol. KJH&CSH's kiss scene is to burst their intense longing to each other. Audiences can realize what KJH&CSH feel in each moment spendidly.
CSH's mask has been selected by KJH.
Again and again, I am very glad that Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo selected this Encounter project to come back after a couple years of break even I used to object this selection at the very beginning.
Their assignment in Encounter is very tough from the age gap and real status to make audiences give them a change to portray these roles together, it is amazing that Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo can hold the roles perfectly.
I appreciate Park Bo gum and his acting from Reply 1988, Love in the moonlight and this Encounter.
For Song Hye Kyo, I appreciated her acting from this Encounter.
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..aahh, what should I do when this drama end?I'm a little bit picky when it comes to watch drama or movies
I'm often drop drama in mid way, when I think the drama itself not pick my interest although others think its great..
Kim Joon Hyuk & Cha Soo Hyun = Peach & Grape Couple 
Our OTP from Encounter 
[Drama 2018-2019] Encounter / Boyfriend, 남자친구
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If I read this summary before I start watching Encounter / Boyfriend, I am one of people who can not believe that Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo will have chemistry on screen.
How can the lead actor and the lead actress with the 12-year age gap and relationship thru SJK will make audiences believe in their character of couple in melodrama?!?
At that time, I read this news with presumption that PD might be too confident on his choice. My wall was very high and I firmly intended not to watch Encounter, not even a single episode.
However, I read this Press Conference summary again after I have watched Encounter 8 episodes with keep on rerunning, I read with nodding and smiling to much more than agree and realize what PD meant on the Press Conference.
Thank you PD who is very confident in Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo and dare to insist this casting even the preliminary response might be strongly objected.
Thank you any presumptions and prejudices which made difficulties for Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo till they both have attempted much more in order to overcome such massive obstacles. Audiences can feel Park Bo Gum's and Song Hye Kyo's endeavor to survive with their utmost acting.