[Drama 2018-2019] Encounter / Boyfriend, 남자친구

[thistle]

7 minutes ago, stroppyse said:

 

Natch. I want his big bad mama to be smacked along with him.

 

  If mama smacks sonny boy, I wonder who we can get to smack bid bad mama. 

[rckchvls]

Just had my lunch so im gonna watch ep12 now lolz

Btw.. 

I love how CSH tears up everytime he sees KJH - hongjaedong painting scene, when she declared they were in some relationship, restaurant in cuba, terrace scene during year end party. Not sure if there are other scenes like this..

 

And when she said that she was happy... You can just feel it in you!!!!

[nubianlegalmind]

4 hours ago, Glycie Manongsong said:

Chingus, what do you think about Woo Suk's uncle the former teacher and the hotel's director who convinced Soohyun's father for the wedding of  WS and SH? He emphasized that he convinced SH' s father because he knew that WS is a different person than that of his mother and father. He is telling WS that the hotel is a No-NO for him since this hotel is loved by SH very much.  

 

I think he will be a great help in the next episodes when the battle begins about who will own the hotel. Coz I think this scene will not be probably given an emphasis if this won't have n connection to the remaining episodes.

Sorry for cutting your post, but this, this right here is what struck me the most in episode 11.

 

Since episode 1, all we have heard from Evil Mammy and the Wanna-be evil mammy is that had it not been for them, CSH's father wouldn't be the head of his party. Had it not been for them, CSH wouldn't have been able to enter such a prestigious family, but now we know that this was their doing. I believe JWS saw CSH in a magazine, or on television and became somewhat of a fanboy of her. Then the arrangement began. His family threw money at her family to get their kids to marry. However, CSH's father had reservations about it. 

 

The uncle said that he HAD TO MAKE PROMISES TO HER FATHER. He had to convince them that CSH would be protected and cared for. The uncle was upset that JWS did not do what was promised. So, in essence, that divorce contract is technically invalid. The promise or contract made before marriage was broken by JWS, so this idea that CSH owes that family anything is preposterous! Moreover, now that JWS has entered the hotel business and has made himself co-CEO with these new shares, the other shareholders will care nothing about his Taeyeoung affiliation, especially if it goes against that bottom line. Now, his evil mammy can't sabotage the hotel, because her son has attached himself to it. JWS really is dumb. Stick to what you are good at. Clearly this isn't it. In fact, what does he do? All we see him doing is professionally stalking his ex-wife.

[sava2sava]

41 minutes ago, stroppyse said:

The power play that her ex-MIL instigated so that SH would be seen to still be obedient despite the divorce, and thereby reaffirming her position yet again, even in this issue, especially since Chairwoman Kim is planning on kicking SH to the curb afterward is just a mean and nasty ploy to belittle SH and her family. Of course, no one but Chairwoman Kim and WS fully appreciate that. And, though WS is aware of his mother's plans, especially since his mother specifically told him that while she would never accept SH as her DIL again, that she still wanted SH to be seeing bowing before her will, WS does nothing to try to protect SH. Rather, he's still hoping for the best that when he finally wins SH over again (can we say he is so delusional now?), that his mother will accept her again.

 

Anyway, on SH's side, she is being encouraged to be conciliatory to her MIL this once, for the sake of the hotel, for the sake of her father's career. And, of course the memorial day for WS' father

@stroppyse If SH play her cards right she could get out of alot of the agreements of her divorce and get money out of it.. To really embarass the Ex-MIL and WS is to take her new man with her to such function for all to see as they appear of the front headlines of the paper.. Her divorce agreenment said she must attend it didn't say she couldn't attend with someone.. This would put the evil lady in her place thinking she still runs things and wanting the world to know she controls SH and family.. 

 

(BE REAL BOLD SH IT"S TIME TO REALLY COME OUT, AND WS FATHER MEMORIAL WOUL;D MAKE A MEMORABLE OCCASSION FOR MOTHER AND SON )

 

She thinks she's going to control Dad with the election by offering him the presidency if SH gives up her share of the hotel business.. She's in for a rude awakening because once she realizes thats not happening she'll try and detroy the party that he represent but he already has a back up plan.. SH mom might stroke out when she learns it's her husband also whom turned his back on the president position which is why she never became the first lady all for his daughter happiness..

[rosiepeonie188]

3 hours ago, thesunset said:

Episode 12: Netizen’s Reaction

7. [+107
This couple is so touching. They could only fall for each other because they are that way! Seriously, there's no exit in this drama!

 

Source: melohwa.blogspot.com

 

We're in trouble, two more weeks and there's absolutely no exit from this Encounter. 

 

 

@ahdrianaa will be so much fun talking bout this drama over soju and snack .. i wrote next week, it should be next 2 week, right after the last episode

[bebebisous33]

But this scene between JWS and his mother caught my attention: So based on this allegation, she is now forced to attend to the death anniversary but she can not enter the house any longer. That's why CSH just sent her car without being in the car. Notice that someone announced that CSH's car had arrived. So I had the impression that CSH used Chairman Kim's words to her advantage. She fakes her visit. Don't forget that Nam said that CSH has guts... 

 

Striking is that Chairman Kim has the intention to hurt CSH anyway. She can not escape. CSH's appearance or not will be used against her.If she doesn't come, then she will create a scandal and

Here, we have JWS just sitting there and he knows his mother's intention. CSH will get hurt and what does her do? Nothing as he wants her to come because he will see it as a sign that he has still some chances with her. Not only he is selfish, but also delusional. 

 

Sorry but after watching this episode with subtitles, I am even more mad at JWS than before. But I have hope that

- JWS's uncle will turn against him, when he realizes that JWS won't keep his promise. And the uncle has a huge influence in the shareholder meeting. 

- CSH's father has a hidden trump card in his hand that no one is expecting: Chairman Kim and JMO both believe that he will run as a candidate. Yet, I am quite sure that he will do something unexpected that will blow to Chairman Kim's face.

 

I really hope that CSH gets aware of JWS's move against JH (describing her as his woman) and she really shows her anger in a more emotional way. Moreover, I think, JWS should feel what she has been put through all these years: fear scandal and oppression because so far, JWS can do anything he wants.   

 

[BogummyNoona]

52 minutes ago, nubianlegalmind said:

Sorry for cutting your post, but this, this right here is what struck me the most in episode 11.

 

Since episode 1, all we have heard from Evil Mammy and the Wanna-be evil mammy is that had it not been for them, CSH's father wouldn't be the head of his party. Had it not been for them, CSH wouldn't have been able to enter such a prestigious family, but now we know that this was their doing. I believe JWS saw CSH in a magazine, or on television and became somewhat of a fanboy of her. Then the arrangement began. His family threw money at her family to get their kids to marry. However, CSH's father had reservations about it. 

 

The uncle said that he HAD TO MAKE PROMISES TO HER FATHER. He had to convince them that CSH would be protected and cared for. The uncle was upset that JWS did not do what was promised. So, in essence, that divorce contract is technically invalid. The promise or contract made before marriage was broken by JWS, so this idea that CSH owes that family anything is preposterous! Moreover, now that JWS has entered the hotel business and has made himself co-CEO with these new shares, the other shareholders will care nothing about his Taeyeoung affiliation, especially if it goes against that bottom line. Now, his evil mammy can't sabotage the hotel, because her son has attached himself to it. JWS really is dumb. Stick to what you are good at. Clearly this isn't it. In fact, what does he do? All we see him doing is professionally stalking his ex-wife.

I think in the first place , TG doesn't want to sabotage the hotel but to reclaim the hotel again since it was always said by WS to DC that it is the face of their business and it prospered already.                                    Seeing the conversation of MIL and XH in episode 12, they don't connive with what purpose they have. WS needs to be in the hotel because of his unilateral feeling with SH. He clearly stated that he needed the hotel to be with SH always.  MIL needs the hotel because she just wants it back because it prospered already and not in the bankrupt status. She clearly emphasized that she would never allow SH in their house again. Inviting to house because of FIL DA is just to test the tide between them and, SH.                              

I agree he just needs to move on.          One thing for sure the Battle is now ON since Jang Biseo is the one who attends the event.  Brace up KJH and CSH. Our grape and peach. 

[ahdrianaa]

Finally figured out how to check ratings!

 

Episode 12- 9.6 seoul 

 

 

Episode 12 - 7.6 rest of Korea 

 

@gumtaek  I was checking Seoul ratings 

[gumtaek]

@ahdrianaa: That is for Seoul Metropolitan

 

Ratings went up a bit...still something to be happy about! Again I say to say this...this is high for a cable TV program!

 

Nationwide: 7.623%

Seoul Metropolitan: 9.630%

 

 

 

It's interesting to note that Boyfriend reruns are in the Top 10 Nationwide...5th and 6th!

 

 

 

For Seoul Metropolitan, reruns are also in the Top 10, 5th, 7th, and 8th!

[hlntxn]

Just done watching episode 11... and episode 12 isn’t fully subbed yet  only 71% on viki!

[sava2sava]

2 hours ago, Glycie Manongsong said:

It is also amazing how he carries himself whenever JWS is around. He shows confidence, bravery and sincerity. Even a mighty king will give in when he sees ones sincerity. Like how Samuel harabochi saw it in JH. 

 

I think JWS will have a change of heart in the coming episodes because of the sincerity he is seeing in the couple. It is the sincerity that will matter.

@Glycie Manongsong  I have to agree with you in ths WS will give up because he could never stand up fully to his mom for her.. At some point he will cowardly stand behind the scenes and watch how is mom will humiliate her especially after knowing she has or had someone else in her heart and willingly gave her full attention to him knowing her son was still pinning for her.. Mom would feel she needs to punish SH and family just on GP no matter how many girls that WS was seen with before there was another man for her. She'll even go as far as to try and punish him and his family.. She has to be seen to others as the almighty..

 

This is why I say she needs to be bold and show her man off since Ex Mil wants to hold her to stipulation of the divorce to embarss her she can also make them look even more embarassed by bring him along with her..  Ex MIl always like to have reporters around for all to see how the Ex DIL still involved supposedly with the family bringing the new man along will be like killing three birds with one stone.. Which she invites a slew of reporters to a memorial for a man thats been dead for years.. ( they don't even invite reporters to celebrities memorial after they been dead for a while) He don't even have to go in and wait outside the reporters would be there anyway to take pictures as they get out of the car.. And for the kicker it would be fun to watch him plant a nice kiss on her n front of all the reporters to make sure it reaches front page headlines.. It's nothing the old witch can do about it because she's not in violations of the divorce agreenent.. Nor in the agreenent were it says that she can't see anyone.. This would teach the old bat a lesson and if she tries anything funny she can be sued also..  

 

It's time for Mom and son be taught a lesson that the world don't evolve around them

[gumtaek]

Nationwide Ratings peaked at 8.7%

 

 

https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003367206&cluid=enter_201901110700_00000045 …

[rosiepeonie188]

Everytime he sees her

 

And each time she's in his arms

 

 

How can we not rooting for them? 

[gumtaek]

News

 

 

[charlieblue17]

Ep12 thoughts

 

WS is a jerk and a coward.

I love JH for calling him out on it: hurting the person you allegedly love for personal gain is no love at all. This time it was clear that WS did not protect SH from the machinations of his mother after the divorce simply because it suited him. He gets to control her comings and goings and still see himself as the good guy. WS pays lips service to the she should not be forced to attend the family event position, but then happily sits and waits for her to show up.  Hypocritical to the max.  And the fact that he used JH's help in Cuba as an excuse to get his way makes him a snake of the lowest order. I wonder how he convinced his uncle to vote for him. I bet it was nonsense about him protecting her from his mother. Must have pulled a fancy act there.

Still the truth remains: WS's world revolves around exactly one person - WS. ('SH is what I need' says it all).

 

I was initially kind of mad at JH too, for doing stuff behind SH's back. But then I thought more about it and got to understand it a little. His way of protecting her is lowering her burden, as much as he can. Instead of forcing her to chose, he lowered the stakes. His job is to make sure that she takes care of herself, eats and sleeps well. Beyond that, he trusts her to sort out her own issues. And that is kind of cool.

 

As usual, I love the reciprocity of their relationship - last episode he said I love you and made one huge step in committing to their relationship. Now she does the same. He may be working behind the scenes trying to protect her other love, but she steps center stage and choses him over everything else. No wonder the poor boy is a goner.

 

Really looking forward to SH + Kim family fun. Once they got past the initial awkward phase I hope they get to see how adorable she is, and how happy the two of them are together. Looks like dad is already fully on board, but mum will need some more convincing. I hope she gets to see SH - the lonely kid deprived of motherly affection, and that it proves enough to trigger her caring instincts. But for now, give the poor girl some proper homemade food! And some soju since I doubt any being in existence can resist the adorability of drunk SH.

 

PS:  if last episode SH was scared to face the odds and JH was the one 100% certain of their ever after, the balance shifted this time 'round. As WS's meddling chipped at JH's confidence, she finally threw away her fears. Losing full control of the hotel did not matter quite as much as she thought it would. She is now brave enough to follow her dreams, and to redefine what those are. She set herself free all by herself. And that is awesome.

 

PPS: Another thing that I love: at the beginning of the episode they are both feeling uneasy after meeting their respective 'wolves'. Solution: see each other. So often troubles pull couples apart. Here they only serve to bring them even closer together. 

 

PPPS: I love how JH calls her SHssi when she is in his good graces but switches back to 대표님 when he is grumpy.

PPPPS: for the first time ever, i find couple rings unexplainably sexy.

 

P^5S: Since I saw some fundamentally different takes on the can I spend the night at yours scene, I'll try to articulate my view here: they shared the same hotel room and were intimate in Cuba (the body language is very clear; when they are driving around in the car, for instance). They withdrew within more socially acceptable/ less obvious personal space boundaries when they got back to Kr, to avoid another scandal.  He was a gentleman and went home after dropping her at her place drunk. The second time, he just missed her too badly and wanted to spend the night and the hell with caution. I never got the sense that it was the intimacy per se that she was objecting to but rather him being in her bed. As a woman who has been living alone for a long time I totally get that sentiment, the slight reluctance to give up one's personal space. Also, when JH imagines a future together: that future is one where he wakes up every day to the sight of her face - it's all about wanting them to live together.

 

P^6S: I love how SH gets nervous about visiting future inlaws and that she asks her bf what to wear. Also Mrs. Lee for orchestrating the meet the parents so cleverly.

[stardustvoid]

Just finished episode 12 and I’ve been hit by this strange feeling of melancholy. I don’t know why. Anybody else feeling this way? I feel like the episode had an overall sad tone. May be we’ve been spoiled by sunny Cuba too much?

 

I can’t believe we only have 4 episodes left! I feel like there’s still so much story tell but at the same time I can’t take of any new plotline (for a second season, which is next to impossible LOL).

 

Help. I can’t let go of Jinsoo just yet 

 

And having no preview for next week certainly didn’t help

 

[gumtaek]

These are not cheap at all

 

I am sure couples will scramble for this brand and design....

[tiendoank]

23 minutes ago, charlieblue17 said:

Ep12 thoughts

 

WS is a jerk and a coward.

I love JH for calling him out on it: hurting the person you allegedly love for personal gain is no love at all. This time it was clear that WS did not protect SH from the machinations of his mother after the divorce simply because it suited him. He gets to control her comings and goings and still see himself that the good guy. WS pays lips service to the she should not be forced to attend the family event position, but then happily sits and waits for her to show up.  Hypocritical to the max.  And the fact that he used JH's help in the Cuba as an excuse to get his way makes him a snake of the lowest order. I wonder how he convinced his uncle to vote for him. I bet it was nonsense about him protecting her from his mother. Must have pulled a fancy act there.

Still the truth remains: WS's world revolves around exactly one person - WS. ('SH is what I need' says it all).

 

I was initially kind of mad at JH too, for doing stuff behind SH's back. But then I thought more about it and got to understand it a little. His way of protecting her is lowering her burden, as much as he can. Instead of forcing her to chose, he lowered the stakes. His job is to make sure that she takes care of herself, eats and sleeps well. Beyond that, he trusts her to sort out her own issues. And that is kind of cool.

 

As usual, I love the reciprocity of their relationship - last episode he said I love you and made one huge step in committing to their relationship. Now she does the same. He may be working behind the scenes trying to protect her other love, but she steps center stage and choses him over everything else. No wonder the poor boy is a goner.

 

Really looking forward to SH + Kim family fun. Once they got past the initial awkward phase I hope they get to see how adorable she is, and how happy the two of them are together. Looks like dad is already fully on board, but mum will need some more convincing. I hope she gets to see SH - the lonely kid deprived of motherly affection, and that it proves enough to trigger her caring instincts. But for now, give the poor girl some proper homemade food! And some soju since I doubt any being in existence can resist the adorability of drunk SH.

 

Your post made me cry.  Here.  In this public transportation. On my way to work.  I had to act like my eyes got something while wiping the tears away. 

 

[Smudger]

cr : _in__your_dream

 

[kingpin]

They  COMPLIMENT each other so well. The feels on this drama is soo relaxing.

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