[Drama 2018-2019] Encounter / Boyfriend, 남자친구

[rosiepeonie188]

I'm giggling and even got goosebumbs just watching Behind The Scene ep 3&4 clip. 

I mean, PBG and SHK visual are out of this world.. and of course the acting is top notch. I hope TVN will share another bts clips, for us to survive the anxiety of waiting for wednesday to come. 

[autumnight]

Some news paper articles

 

 

 

[gumtaek]

2 hours ago, nozaroc said:

 @gumtaek I just subscribe to naver. I want to help #Boyfriend #Shk #Pbg...but how? Please tell me what to do..thanks❤

 

 

 

Wow, thanks @nozaroc! 

 

For Naver, just go these links to check articles.

 

Boyfriend Drama

 

https://search.naver.com/search.naver?where=news&query=tvn남자친구&sm=tab_srt&sort=1&photo=0&field=0&reporter_article=&pd=0&ds=&de=&docid=&nso=so%3Add%2Cp%3Aall%2Ca%3Aall&mynews=0&mson=0&refresh_start=0&related=0

 

Song Hye Kyo

 

https://search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=tab_hty.top&where=news&query=송혜교&oquery=박보검&tqi=UsHgywpVuE0ssZDa4I4ssssssgw-000937

 

Park Bo Gum

 

https://search.naver.com/search.naver?where=news&query=박보검&sm=tab_srt&sort=1&photo=0&field=0&reporter_article=&pd=0&ds=&de=&docid=&nso=so%3Add%2Cp%3Aall%2Ca%3Aall&mynews=0&mson=0&refresh_start=0&related=0

 

For Daum, just go these links for articles

 

Boyfriend Drama

 

https://m.search.daum.net/search?q=tvn 남자친구&w=news&nil_profile=suggest&DA=GIQ&rq=&sq=tvn남자친구&o=1&sugo=5

 

Song Hye Kyo

 

https://m.search.daum.net/search?q=송혜교&w=news&nil_profile=suggest&DA=GIQ&rq=&sq=송혜교&o=1&sugo=10

 

Park Bo Gum 

 

https://m.search.daum.net/search?w=news&nil_search=btn&DA=NTB&enc=utf8&cluster=y&cluster_page=1&q=박보검

 

I check Naver most of the time for news articles but it will help to also check Daum.

[gumtaek]

Eng Subbed Part 1: Eps 3 & 4  Making

 

Part 2 : A 200 Kilometer Per Hour Straight Confession

 

[caileysmiley]

Credit dramalover92

[ihyw]

Hi everybody. Enjoying this drama. Leads are both gorgeous, it's a fashion feast, loved Cuba, and the cinematography, and music. Supporting cast is delightful, too. What's not to like? And PBG plays a seriously adorable drunk. Who could not fall for him? The only ex I'm rooting for is Manager Min. So will CSH say yes, let's go for ramyeon ? They are sweet together

[gumtaek]

Jin Hyuk in Cuba Fanart

credit: logo

[vu_hoa1983]

Anyone one notices how quickly JH responds to his brother's question if SH is beautiful or not?  Too quick in an instant and so serious that his brother is taken aback.  And how swiftly he defends SH as talented and charismatic. Boy, you are already in deep trouble. How many times you say she is beautiful already? And how natural it is for you to have skinship with her? 

 

In episode 4, I do think JH starts to cross the blurry line between him and SH in an active way. The way he gently corners SH so that she can't disagree they spend time together. How he adds kimchi to her rice soup naturally without even worrying she will turn it down.  How he says SH is like a heater to him and sits very close to her (she does not object to it either). How he leads her to the car and drives her home without giving her a chance to reject it.  How he is kinda deflated after she tries to cut ties with him but does not give up, judging from what he tells her secretary.

 

Is he an alpha male in relationship? Of course what he does comes from his sincerity but boy, you are such a smooth talker and so confident. And so persistent that SH's attempt to draw a clear line in their relationship does not work at all, especially after he hears her "confession" on the beach. 

[NongpeeP]

Could anyone please answer my question what is the score/melody without lyrics in the ep.4 after KJH called CSH's name in front of everybody on the office lobby to implicitly correct rumor that the ramyeon man at the rest stop has been forced to go with CSH by authority. 
 

I have curiosity for a while but I can't  find the answer.

 

Thank you so much in advance.

[krisan]

@vu_hoa1983 you alright and I fell sad when I see his eyes when SH rejected his gift, he looks languid and shy and get out of the car, but when SH ask the gift back, he looks very happy.

Aigo I really don't want to see them both separate, their feeling seems so pure.

 

[roshzanna]

I believe JH's family knows something is going on.  Their convo while watching the news seems innocent but revealing in a subtle way. For one, haven' t they been to JH's room and wonder why a woman's sandals are on display? 

[utkim]

  

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[ihyw]

1 hour ago, NongpeeP said:

Could anyone please answer my question what is the score/melody without lyrics in the ep.4 after KJH called CSH's name in front of everybody on the office lobby to implicitly correct rumor that the ramyeon man at the rest stop has been forced to go with CSH by authority. 
 

I have curiosity for a while but I can't  find the answer.

 

Thank you so much in advance.

Maybe a variation of this? Not sure sorry

 

[NongpeeP]

15 minutes ago, ihyw said:

Maybe a variation of this? Not sure sorry

 

Thank you so much for your kindness. The melody sounds very familiar so I have kept repeating again and again but I can not remember the song indeed. My last hope is people in this forum. 

 

 

Edited December 10, 2018 by Jillia
Please do not quote videos! Thanks! :)

[utkim]

dc

[myneighbortotoro]

2 hours ago, NongpeeP said:

Could anyone please answer my question what is the score/melody without lyrics in the ep.4 after KJH called CSH's name in front of everybody on the office lobby to implicitly correct rumor that the ramyeon man at the rest stop has been forced to go with CSH by authority. 
 

I have curiosity for a while but I can't  find the answer.

 

Thank you so much in advance.

 

Canon in D Major by Pachelbel 

 

 

I used that song at my wedding so I especially loved that scene :)

[Rakan Almutiri]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODV0HeEmMms

[gumtaek]

[os168]

So it finally took this little gem for me to delurk... ha.. been a member since 2006... and happy to say Hye Kyo's latest return drama is totally worth it!  From the first time we see her in Autumn in my heart...almost 2 decades later, her natural subtle acting style has become sublime and exquisite.

 

What incredibly high quality first 4 episodes,  I am a little taken back, to be honest.   To the point, I am fearful of the inevitable dread that the show may not able to sustain this intricate poetic 'dreamlike' quality for the rest of the series due to the typical time rush, production crazy hours, actors overworked, poor lazy writing we have come expect from lack of time and tiredness, stretching episodes due to high ratings etc...  How many episodes are they filming ahead?   

 

So far, the directing, acting, editing, the cinematography, music editing, artistic direction, pacing, costumes all screams labour of 'love' - how everything all weaved together has been A++ grade, and sometimes so masterful and surprising, the standard has become immeasurable.  Romantic melodrama at its very bests - world class.   Too often we see tired cliches recycled as fillers for plots that the show rests entirely on the actor's charisma (look at Yun Eun Hye's latest drama, sad to say), but 'Boyfriend' very much like 'My sassy girl' has the potential to become an instant classic demanding repeat viewings.  Symphonic masterful reinterpretation of old cliches in new original ways captured moments of heart fluttering unspoken poetry, planted with Easter eggs instead of spoon feeding the plots, bring up old feelings in new ways - implied, not overtly stated.   

 

The same reason we re-read poetry, reviewing master artworks time and time again the provoke feeling, memories despite their simplicity thanks to superb eloquence.   Since episode 1, 'Boyfriend' has been subtly paying tribute to all these greatest romantic drama/films with their own nuanced spins at the right point of the story, hinting an homage to the likes of Roman Holiday (hints of Notting Hill, Strictly Ballroom, Serendipity etc..), and ultimate respect and celebration.  The shots, carefully chosen colour palettes, the clues are all there, along with those glorious book ending animation sequences, and what little easter egg we can find.   These are thoughtfully and sensitively put together, polished and poetic.  I hope the rest of the series continue this level of intricacy and quality (not sure it is possible).  Please please don't ruin it, as they did with some other series that always start strong, so promising, then dragged the rest of the series.. (Mr. Sunshine, Saimdang, Legend of Blue Sea)

 

My 2 fav details (easter eggs)

 

The most important cupid of their journey is the Hotel Havana Cuban concierge manager (rather Pretty Woman? Red dress!), who had not only advised CSH visit the beach location to observe the sunset by putting her in that taxi that eventually broke down (while adding the 'obligatory' comment on 'it is where people fall in love'), he also inadvertently pointed the secretary to the wrong location, which allows the couple a few hours to spend by themselves.  He was also seen at the end of episode 1 in the black and white silent movie sequence, at the street cafe asking KJH to move to the next table, because he would like to sit at his usual table.  Of course, a few minutes later, CSH's chauffeured car crashed to that 'lucky' table while breaking KJH's camera that brought CSH's attention to KJH for the first time.  These series of unfortunate events/fates/serendipity are the reasons they met and fall in love halfway across the world and made the impossible possible.   I wonder if they will revisit Cuba later on in the series, and the manager gets to make another guest appearance - in what capacity.

 

KJH rushing back to her in Ep3 driving overnight was not simply because he is thinking of her.  Any more than he had hoped on the small chance the song request is as if she is calling out for him made him rushing back to her.  The fact she changed the subject immediately rather sheepishly (... uh.. I like the soup! Yeah right lol!) at breakfast is practically an admittance she did request the song against the odds, outside of her usual self, and is clearly is embarrassed by being caught.  Something she'd never admit in a million years, that she was thinking of him, actually listened to her 'employees's' advise to listen to music on radio to help her to sleep instead of taking sleeping pills.  Throughout the series, she gets caught out by him several times, drew to each other makes the relationship balanced and feelings building naturally.  And we are only on episode 4!!!    'Goblin', and 'Love from another star' have all played around these themes well, but would be about ep 9-10. 

 

I am a little shocked how fast the feeling has been building and spilled over to result in the amazing ending (superb reinterpretation/edit of Pachelbel canon - homage to My SassyGirl ending reveal/affirmation) for ep4 so quickly, what are they going to do with the rest of the series?  The unpredictability excites me.  Just pray no silliness ruining it, please. 

 

[NongpeeP]

7 hours ago, myneighbortotoro said:

 

Canon in D Major by Pachelbel 

 

 

I used that song at my wedding so I especially loved that scene

Thank you so much for the song name, the melody sounds beautiful and classic indeed.