[Drama 2018-2019] Encounter / Boyfriend, 남자친구

[Tola Ir]

I’m really worried we won’t get to see their date in the car, on the beach and the steamy kiss in Cuba in the next episode. I just don’t understand why it was in the BTS? Isn’t that too much of a spoiler? Plus that is meant to be BTS for episode 9 and 10.

[stardustvoid]

6 minutes ago, dukesa1122 said:

 

I think the production team has their eyes on this thread. They seem to grant our wishes alot  I’m not joking. We wanted a good angled kiss, they gave us that and more and all the other things that we wished that was posted by someone else. 

 

Our wish: A happy ending!

 

You may be onto something so ditto on a happy ending and a Havana wedding 

Maybe Grandpa Samuel can officiate

 

Stoked for the scenes in Cuba tomorrow, but won’t be holding my breath for the balcony kiss. I’ve been burned before lol

[bebebisous33]

2 minutes ago, stardustvoid said:

You may be onto something so ditto on a happy ending and a Havana wedding 

Maybe Grandpa Samuel can officiate

 

Stoked for the scenes in Cuba tomorrow, but won’t be holding my breath for the balcony kiss. I’ve been burned before lol

@dukesa1122 I am quite sure that there will be a third trip to Cuba with a proposal. 

He was talking about Malecon beach and CSH was curious about that beach and the sunset.   

[stardustvoid]

@bebebisous33 ooh right you are! And the hotel cupid said “it’s the perfect place to fall in love” then flash forward to episode 10 where JH confessed 

 

The poster was taken in Malecon Beach I believe, as well as those still cuts of them dancing last week

[dukesa1122]

Honestly, I’ll be good with couple rings for now. Or maybe just a proposal in the Malecon Beach after CSH finally break ties with TG. Kids is pushing it I think. 

 

I’m curious. Does Korean culture include the guy going to a girls home, bringing food and presents to the parents and ask for her hand in marriage? Or is it the same as the eastern countries where they decide they want to get married and then tell everyone after?

[jl08]

33 minutes ago, dukesa1122 said:

Does it have full Eng Subs?

 

I've come across but currently got no time to look for it.....hehe...

[shyguitar]

@bebebisous33

I'm starting to get addicted to your insights. Your take on the " hands and feet " is my favorite so far. Thank you so much for taking time in doing this. I am so inlove with this drama, your insights moves my thoughts in a deeper level in understanding their subtle gestures that I may have missed. Can I have a request? Can you include me on the tagged names? thank you in advance!

[NongpeeP]

48 minutes ago, utkim said:

Encounter ranks as nr1 content influence index from des 31st to Jan 6th 

 

 

https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002753585

 

 Good News 

credit: Google translate

 

Boyfriend 'Content Influence # 1' Empress' # 2

 

Cable channel tvN tdrama 'Boyfriend' was re-ranked as the No. 1 in contents influence index.

According to CJ E & M on the 8th, 'Boyfriend' took first place in the first week of January (December 31 ~ January 6) with 269.4 points of Content Influence Index (CPI).

 

'Boyfriend' starring Song Hye Kyo and Park Boygum are enjoying great popularity with 7 ~ 8% audience ratings. It lasted for a couple of days on December 26th and 27th, but it has proved popular again after the third week of December when it ranks first in the content influence index.

 

The SBS drama 'The Empress' was ranked first in Jeonju and ranked 252.6 points. MBC entertainment program 'I live alone' (252.4) is third, and MBC entertainment program 'Night - Masked King' (246.7)

 

The TVN entertainment program 'Coffee Friends' (239.4), which debuted on the 4th, made its debut in the top 5, while the tvN drama 'Memories of the Alhambra Palace' (233.1) dropped to 4th place and ranked 6th.

 

[roshzanna]

@bebebisous33 thank you for all your analysis. I learned so much . In fact, i envy you having a career in that field. I know you'll come up with analysis of  their hands and feet in ep 9's last scene, where some observed that Sh didn't reciprocate as much as Jh. Though now i know why, i also know you are best person to analyze and interpret it.

 

Seeing the stills where Jh meets Sh's father brings positive vibes. Throughout the drama, Mr. Nam always brings good vibes. And seeing him with them with that smile, i don't want to think otherwise.

 

With all the selfies in the bts, and we only seen 1, 2(??)... who is really taking the selfies Jh or Bg??

 

Ep 11 is just around the corner

 

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[bebebisous33]

@shyguitar @roshzanna Thanks for a lot for the compliments. It is always great to read that my analysis have achieved something. Not only we get a better understanding of the characters but also the words combined with pictures created such a deepness that pictures alone can not reach. Doing so, it is possible to realize the great work of the director and writer... As you can see, my analysis represent an compliment towards the creators and actors/actresses. 

 

Actually, I didn't anticipate that the analysis about feet and hands would be so long... that's why I decided to write another part later. I am afraid that my long posts might scare people...   

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[dukesa1122]

7 minutes ago, bebebisous33 said:

Actually, I didn't anticipate that the analysis about feet and hands would be so long... that's why I decided to write another part later. I am afraid that my long posts might scare people... 

 

Oh please be my guest. Take the stage. The mic! I can’t wait for the next part. 

 

Somebody took a screenshot of your post and posted it in ig... You’ll be famous soon @bebebisous33 

 

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[bebebisous33]

@dukesa1122 Oh my god!! I would have never imagined that this post would be posted in Ig.  Thanks a lot for the info. It seems that she read other posts from me because she knew what kind of job I have which I had mentioned in a former post.

@roshzanna I will definitely come to the finale scene in the episode 9... People focus too much on the hug in my opinion. As always, there is much more than it meets the eye. 

[redbeanbuns]

@bebebisous33 wow I always find your analysis so deep, two thumbs up for u.. I wonder how many times u watched every episodes?very detailed..n the way u delivered it,every words it's very meaningful..thank u very much for your insight.. 

 

Our jinsoo couple really r adorable..looking at their BTS again n again,I have a hunch we will see that scene,I have to prepare myself for sweetness overload..

[nikir]

 

Did anyone notice this? the fishes ? or am I reading too much 

 

https://imgur.com/a/6OqbEXU

Edited January 8, 2019 by nikir
unable to add the picture here

[bebebisous33]

6 minutes ago, redbeanbuns said:

@bebebisous33 wow I always find your analysis so deep, two thumbs up for u.. I wonder how many times u watched every episodes?very detailed..n the way u delivered it,every words it's very meaningful..thank u very much for your insight.. 

 

Our jinsoo couple really r adorable..looking at their BTS again n again,I have a hunch we will see that scene,I have to prepare myself for sweetness overload..

Not that much... just twice from 5 to 10 and 1 to 4 three times! But I took my time... as I paid attention to details. I am still on vacation that's why it is possible.

[africandramalover]

My train of thought was set off by that shot of the broken camera viewfinder. It's been driving me crazy!!

 

But first, those portrait shots from the DOP. CSH on the way to Cuba, her image in the window, then the camera pulls back and we see her in the seat.

 

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Despite his positive vibe and open character KJH is passive in his interactions with the world. He watches the world from behind his camera and learns about the world from books. Our first view of KJH is him behind the camera, taking many photos of Cuba. All good, after all he is a photographer.

 

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He's called in to dance but he can barely participate. A few steps ... aaand!

 

 

He goes back to taking photos.... so.many. photos.

 

 

 

 

 

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He studies the world, he does not participate in it, he does not experience it. He doesn't seem to have had a girlfriend and learns about love from books. He observes people and things studiously from behind the lens, and notes the life lessons he's learned in his diary. He meets Samuel...

 

 

He is sitting at a beautiful square but barely watches it, preferring to read. he takes a photo of the bird....

 

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He must be pushed from passively studying the world from behind the camera, into actively participating in the world. That's why his camera breaks. 

Also note, in the crash scene, KJH doesn't get to see CSH, which is a key thing we're being set up for. 

(CSH is watching him from inside the car, which is obviously the glass screen between them.) The negotiation happens with Secretary and KJH tries to take a photo.

 

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KJH doesn't want compensation because memories cannot be compensated. But whose memories are they? His memories of other people's experiences. He's constantly watching and learning from other people, not experiencing life in front of the camera. Especially in our age of selcas.

 

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Public service announcement....Another one of those DOP portrait shots.... we jump to CSH at the hotel is being warned that something is about to happen in El Malecon, something perfect.

 

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Back to KJH, now that his camera is broken, he can finally participate in real life. He's attacked by a cutie who wants him to dance. 

 

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Resistance is FUTILE!!

 

 

 

He dances for a while with the girl on the street. His camera is not present.

 

He now has some salsa dancing experience.

 

The little girl is gonna come back later as CSH, lol, and he'll use his new moves on her.

 

Elsewhere, CSH, ever observant as she discusses the camera issue with Secretary, makes a realisation as she passes by KJH on the streets. All this time KJH has not seen her.

 

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Later, they're on the way to El Malecon and KJH tries to use his camera. He spots CSH in the broken viewfinder but now has to put his camera down to look at her.

 

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He finally sees CSH, not as a subject to study photographically, but as a person. He's looking at her, not studying her.

 

Of course, a bit later, he sees her almost fall over and runs just in time to catch her. He would not have been able to react fast enough to catch her if he was busy taking photos. His camera is slung across his shoulder in "resting pose". This is as opposed to someone actively taking photos who would have had the camera slung around one hand at least. CSH then nods off on his shoulder.

 

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We've already established that CSH is asleep to the world. She moves around on autopilot, barely experiencing anything. At this beach, she has taken sleeping pills and sleeps them off...

 

She wakes up, and the two finally see each other, minus the obstructions in their lives, KJHs camera and the effect of her pills.

 

 

 

This is the first time they look at one another consciously and lucidly.

 

edit; as someone who loves to travel, I realised how  much time I wasted taking photos and shopping for crap. Nowadays, I enjoy just being in a place, people watch extremely, take mandatory photos and shop for gifts on my last day. Minimal souvenirs. Thankfully I didn't break cameras for that... Maybe I should have, then I woulda met Mr Namja Chingu!!

 

 

 

[rosiepeonie188]

They've come a long way, from sharing shredded squid to the sweetest kisses..

 

 

 

And oh, 

JH being teased by So Hyun, still crack me up.. ep. 2 is my happy pills 

 

@africandramalover

 

If i'm not mistaken, i think you've mentioned that the PD and DOP are probably Kubrick fanboy, for so many framing scenes, like the one with SH in the plane 

 

@dukesa1122 

 

among 290 thousands views on this thread, there's quite big chance that the production team (maybe) keeping eye on this thread , so keep the insight, request, analysis coming, our wishes might be granted  

I ask for more BTS clips, a long one if possible 

[lolipop86gorgeous]

@bebebisous33 woahhhh daebakkk chingu  I really impressed with your analysis.. Very details  I'm speechless when I read you analysis...thank you for posting this beautiful writing really talented master writing you bring us to jinsoo world..jinsoo love story... Auwwwwww kamsahamnida