[Drama 2008] East Of Eden 에덴의 동쪽

[Guest Greenrose934]

East of Eden EP43 just killed me. Why do I love Myung Hun this much? I cried during all his scenes. Wanting to get out of Shin Tae Hwan’s house and to be with his family, why can’t someone understand that? Living in the house of the person who killed his father is enough to drive him mad. EP44 preview gives me hope, when Dong Chul stopped Myung Hun from leaving. Does that mean he wants him to stay? I don’t want to put my hopes on this but I will. Dong Chul, you have always been right to me because you are the reasonable one so please let Myung Hun stay…

I still wonder, will there be a happy ending? I have no idea but I’m still somehow wishing there would be one. I CRIED A LOT! THERE BETTER BE ONE FOR MYUNG HUN… Although I have a feeling he has the smallest chance to have that.

I agree with you 100%

Only ,three of them are brothers , and they have 2 mothers ??

Anyway JH is SHT's daughter ,why He let MH get married with his son MH ?? ( before he finds out MH)

I think the writer he forgot this point ??

[Guest 2uss]

I'm not saying this to say that dongwook is the good guy and dongchul is the bad guy, all I'm saying is that I feel bad for dongwook.

it maybe odd for westerners or people that are westernized...but it's understandable in Korea...MH and DW as far as i can see, have different reactions so far in regards to the revelation of their birth...

i can honestly say that here is a perfect example of the complete meaning of what it means for DW living under the LEEs and what it means for MH to have lived under the SHINs all of their lives...

DW is so conflicted...fans of EOE seems to feel more kind to him and rightly so...

MH is conflicted but quickly accepted and went beyond to acceptance, he desires to be free from any taint of thought that he was in any association with STH...here EOE fans (in soompi's EOE thread that is) are more vocal to say that he's more pitiful, more selfish, and wouldn't give him that benefit of doubt as DW...can it be the stigma that he raped JH...??

...for MH, because of his violent act towards JH...he has NO say to dictate what JH should do with TH...in his heart he must let JH go if JH wants to leave him...rather for her to be force to stay with YCH and the LEEs...

i hope that JH will find it in her heart to open her heart towards YCH for TH's sake...

And don't forget DW also said very hurting words to DC at the prosecutor's office etc,

especially he yelled at DC "at least you mustn't be my stumbling block".

How harsh are these words to mean that DC's dirty work for Gook is tarnishing DW's career and future,

and that DC is pursuing dirty wealth and power etc,

when DC did all these as a sacrifice to save DW from jail/trouble years back?

if DW weren't blind of his ambitions and truly have the slightest clue of what DC went through for him...he wouldn't dare to even raised his voice towards DC...

[InSong]

man im wondering what is going to happen next in the episodes !!

[Guest redzone85]

I feel disgusted with DW, how can he treat his older brother DC like the way he treated him so far. Even if DC isnt his bloodline, he shouldnt be like this. No actually he should be more THANKFUL towards him.

I feel great pity for MH and his mom who brought him up the most. I dont feel much pity for the rest of the characters.

[Guest queeniekitten]

I actually can't wait for this series to hurry up and end so I can read the summaries once and for all. I remember being sooo enthusiastic about it until I finally accepted the redunancy of Lee Da Hae's character just before the whole revelation, then the change of script writer and then the whole Hye Rin leaving - and finally decided very reluctantly I was better off just reading episode summaries lest I break my computer screen in frustration.

It's so annoying that MBC started the series off so well and captivating - I LOVED the first 10-15 episodes! Then it just kinda started 'dragging' just a little, but the love lines just killed the story. I mean, brotherhood and revenge are wonderful to watch too, but the story's been going around in circles. I can completely see why BOFs is taking over the lead...

[Guest litto_gurl]

i stop watching this drama and pick it up again.

the only interesting story is MH what's going to happen to him...

i feel sad/pity for MH. it look like he's not accepted any where.

the only person who really accept him is the mom who raise him up.

i seriously think JH is a b**** instead of comforting him she turn in greed.

the meanest thing she's doing is isolate him from his son....

i had a feeling MH might sacrfice himself for LD and LW...

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the plot become interesting

poor MH,He not been accepted anywhere

DW character now resemble hiS real father STW

[Guest kchild702]

001. hmmm,, i was thinking it was youngran since she was waiting outside waiting for him. and previously, she warned him about her father and DC taking part in some illegal activity. she told him to think of himself for once and not take blame for her father. maybe she said something to the officials and pulled some strings?

002. probably,, like you said - because of the whole pres.guk feeling inferior to DC who's rising in power..

i hope you don't mind my input (:

eek. i still have to watch ep 46

Actually it wuz (chung wa dae aka Blue house(where korean president lives) , told the prosecution office to stop the case and release DC, kuzz DC did all the Money laundering for lot's of high ranking officals and for the president. That's how the president got into power when DC wuz doing no goods.

Remember during the interrogation DW's officer came in and they went outside and the guy wisper to DW wuz up.

DW came back in and said ur still the big shot hyung, the blue house said to release u.

Had the prosecution team decide to go on with the case the president can be impeached, for taking bribes.

also remember the meeting between the prosecutors? DW wanted to pursue the case but chief prosecutor said not to and it will be very difficult. (basically meaning the Blue house would not allow them.)

[Guest EnDlEsS88]

hi

what happened to lee da he character is it gone for goood?

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[Immortal_Angel]

hi

what happened to lee da he character is it gone for goood?

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Her character was written out because she wanted to leave since her character was getting no where and that she was having

problem getting into her character since they screw up her character. Her last episode is episode 40, she told DW that she was going

to study aboard in America and he wishes her luck. And that's her last scene, I'm pretty sure she won't be returning at all.

[Guest Greenrose934]

Both of them MH and DW

-DW -> Shin family warm welcome him, all members in Lee family still love him , DC still loves him more than MH

-MH -> Nowhere to go ,Shin wants to kill him , JH wants to divorce him,separating him and his son

Lee family still wants him to be back Shin family

DW is too selfish -> he looks like Shin

MH's gentle nature -> He looks like DC

[Guest edenlove]

I can completely see why BOFs is taking over the lead...

BOF's viewer group is different from EOE.

EOE's average monthly rating has been consistent for the past 5 months.

P.S. BOF's TV rating is being questioned/challenged recently, according to news.

[Guest edenlove]

Actually it wuz (chung wa dae aka Blue house(where korean president lives) , told the prosecution office to stop the case and release DC, kuzz DC did all the Money laundering for lot's of high ranking officals and for the president. That's how the president got into power when DC wuz doing no goods.

Had the prosecution team decide to go on with the case the president can be impeached, for taking bribes.

The illegal political funds involved the previous government/politicians not the current one.

YR is highly possible due to the fact that she appeared to fetch DC right after he was released. She would have some special connections with Blue House officials for the charity fund project she worked on which earned high recognition from Blue House.

[Guest luthien]

-MH -> Nowhere to go ,Shin wants to kill him , JH wants to divorce him,separating him and his son

MH's actions called for the divorce. Ep 44, when he left not only Tae Sung but OYH, JH and TH to DW's care, that was clearly abandonment of the three. In ep 45, JH was wearing her wedding ring the whole episode. What about MH?

the one who chose to leave the family.. the one who chose to end it all.. the one who let go and give up first...

excuse the quality, i don't know how to use photo softwares at all..

and it was just in EPISODE 38 when JH reached out her left hand to hold MH's hands

MH has either OYH or the Lees.

DW is still loved by the Lees although there's some problems there.

JH has who? TH and MH.

OYH probably loves her after all the time, but she only came to love her because of MH and TH. STH wants her not only because of her abilities but because of TH. Her grandfather has not been seen since ep 14, therefore we can conclude he might be dead already?

The only one who truly loved her were DW and MH. I still think DW's love is much deeper. But she chose MH. Who did MH choose? The Lees. Who gave MH more? JH, despite the way he got her, gave him a son, had to prove that she's worthy as his wife (capability wise towards Tae Sung, she supported him for over a decade, became a good wife even though she "never" loved him. Ep 23,she begged TH to grow up so they can go far away. Now, why is she torn up by MH's abandonment?

YCH threatened to use the LAW to get TH. As answer to that threat, JH had to file for divorce and full custody of TH.

[Guest kchild702]

The illegal political funds involved the previous government/politicians not the current one.

YR is highly possible due to the fact that she appeared to fetch DC right after he was released. She would have some special connections with Blue House officials for the charity fund project she worked on which earned high recognition from Blue House.

NO KUZZ DW AFTER TALKING WITH ONE OF HIS INVESTIGATOR, HE CAME IN AND SAID CHUNG WAE DA SAID FOR HIM TO BE RELASE.

DW ALSO SAYS HYUNG, UR STILL UNTOUCHABLE IN THE UNDER WORLD LIFE, CHUNG WA DAE SAID TO RELASE YOU IMMEDIATELY.

THAT'S WUT DW SAID AFTER HIS OFFICER WISPER IN HIS EAR.

YES CURRENT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS STILL BENEFITED FROM DC.

REMEMBER THE MEETING BETEWEEN THE PROSECUTION TEAM? DW WANTED TO GO FORWARD BUT HIS BOSS SAID NO KUZZ CHUNG WA DAE TOLD THEM NOT TO.

[Guest jazz]

Oh dear... perhaps you would be more disappointed with STH after ep 46. I can't believe the "sacrifice" he made for Janice was so... flat (in your words). No wonder JMK told fans much earlier that there are more "insanity" to come, yet he is so professional to deliver it (although not convinced himself).

Eight more episodes left, I am all ready to see a mad STH – not with the insanity based of his greediness (it was so overdone to a point it is tiring to watch) but the insanity triggered by his own validation against himself. I hope to see a dark character that finally exists with a humanistic message even that may require a destructive redemption. But so far, it is slow in coming both on acting and the character development. Argh!!! :fury:

YDG, he is always great to watch disregard the rational and irrational required of character. But what’s up with Guk’s recent obsession to cook DC’s goose? Writer’s approach somewhat disconnects Guk from his earlier complexity and downgrades the character to a level that almost needs a psychological therapy. Oh well, that may serves as a hint that Guk is blinding himself and feeling insecure about his corrupted power. That will explain why he is diligently holding the bible these days…

DC lived his life for DW. DW lived his life for accomplishing Lee’s mission -- bringing STH to justice. Both are not asked or forced to do so but simply that is what they want to and will do for the family. DW’s existence has interlocked with Lee’s. Given DW’s temper, I don’t expect DW to be cool as a cucumber when MH labels DW as a chip off the old block (STH). And I am not too sure MH has much right to say something like this considering he was the one who caused DW to suffer great deal in the past.

But DC can’t be the brother of DW only? DW knows better than that. DW can deny and protest all he might but he can’t change the fact that MH is DC’s younger brother and DC is always at the frontline to protect his family, be it DW or MH. If DW doesn’t chill out a bit, all his harsh words and actions toward DC would come back to haunt him deeply.

If there is one who bears most of everything, I personally feel it is DC and he doesn’t allow himself have too much say about it for the man he is and for the love he has for DW.

To many, DC-YR loveline is pointless. But to me, it serves the other way. It actually solidify DC’s persona. YR is DC’s most precious one but he gave her up for the path of ironic revenge. That’s DC’s lament. When DC was on his way to save kidnapped YR, his tears explain how he feels about the messy priorities in his life. On top of that is YR has always placed DC as her first priority and knowing this fact probably won’t make it easier for DC to bear that past decision and all followings that can’t be revised. More than 10 years past now, this part of DC’s journey includes love, dream, ambition, revenge, regrets and all that persistence beyond the impulsive love and beyond time barrier. I love it!

Luthien, I love reading that aspects of yours (and thanks for the ring detail that I did not notice earlier.) I used to think DW’s love for JH comes with immeasurable depth, much credits to YJH’s eye expressions and DW’s lines. As time goes by, MH shows his persistence in embracing all aspects of JH even tough she already shut the door at the time she choose TH (to me, it is TH she has chosen not MH.) JH can’t be blamed for the cause of a tragic marriage. But her marriage is a dysfunctional one and she doesn’t leave much room for MH to breathe when MH’s needing her help most. As capable as JH is, I don’t see why she has to align herself with STH to insure her child’s future. That’s the difference between the cases of DW and MH. For DW to leave Lee means to cut him in half, as Aunt puts it. Unlike DW, any minute with STH tears MH apart but JH wants him to bear that for the shake of her child, her career, and her unresolved business with YCH…What can I say – both are hurt…

[Guest sveta21]

Did YR have Mike's baby already?

[Guest savingwork]

Did YR have Mike's baby already?

Nope not yet. Actually she doesn't even look pregnant yet ....I wonder how many months has passed since Mikes' death.. weird!!

[Guest savingwork]

DC lived his life for DW. DW lived his life for accomplishing Lee’s mission -- bringing STH to justice. Both are not asked or forced to do so but simply that is what they want to and will do for the family. DW’s existence has interlocked with Lee’s. Given DW’s temper, I don’t expect DW to be cool as a cucumber when MH labels DW as a chip off the old block (STH). And I am not too sure MH has much right to say something like this considering he was the one who caused DW to suffer great deal in the past.

But DC can’t be the brother of DW only? DW knows better than that. DW can deny and protest all he might but he can’t change the fact that MH is DC’s younger brother and DC is always at the frontline to protect his family, be it DW or MH. If DW doesn’t chill out a bit, all his harsh words and actions toward DC would come back to haunt him deeply.

You are so right regarding DW temper, that’s why he literally ran away from home. He doesn’t have a right to fight back, yet he is angry. I agree his behavior is quite unreasonable if you are judging a person who is in his clear mind, which DW isn’t; he is confused/angry/sad. But don’t forget, problems/especially ones dealing with human emotion/need time to resolve. DW resolution: accept MH as a Lee that is DC brother and YCH real son, believe that DC/YCH still loves him and even if they seem not to trust him right now, the Lees just cannot be separated from DW, they share long history and bonds with him…..

[Guest edenlove]

NO KUZZ DW AFTER TALKING WITH ONE OF HIS INVESTIGATOR, HE CAME IN AND SAID CHUNG WAE DA SAID FOR HIM TO BE RELASE.

REMEMBER THE MEETING BETEWEEN THE PROSECUTION TEAM? DW WANTED TO GO FORWARD BUT HIS BOSS SAID NO KUZZ CHUNG WA DAE TOLD THEM NOT TO.

What STH gave DW contained the list of corruption for the previous government.

The current government is doing an anti-corruption campaign to investigate/arrest the previous corrupted government officials.

(Ep 44) DW's boss told him to be careful with the case as the corruption involved previous highest authority.

(Ep 45) DW's boss said in the meeting that as long as their investigation gathered enough proof, they will then be able to prosecute/arrest the previous president and the bribery parties involved (Chun, Guk, etc.)

Before DC is released, DW told him clearly that the current government is investigating the bribery of the prosecutor office by the casino (i.e. what DC did for Guk after the change of government; Guk is still bribing the police authorities etc.)

Chung Wae Da did release DC obviously not because they are being bribed/benefited from Guk/DC.

So the possibility could be YR using her own connections with CWD to help DC, or it could also be Jaeng who has connections with some government authorities.

YCH threatened to use the LAW to get TH. As answer to that threat, JH had to file for divorce and full custody of TH.

It depends whose perspective you see this from. From JH, it's "threatened".

But from YCH, it is a "grandmum's right". YCH did say she regret her own actions in the past but obviously not forgiven.

They are all "manipulated" by hatred and revenge, and TH will be the one who suffers ultimately if there is no reconciliation from both sides.