[Drama 2019] V.I.P, 브이아이피

[Leila Essalih]

He cheated for sure, he accept that in diner.

[partyon]

There are so many different opinions and views of this drama on this thread, I am getting dizzy... But I love it!  

 

I am agreeing with @triplem @ktcjdrama @MrsSoJiSub & co that there is not much of an affair going on here. For now it has seemed quite one sided with YR being in love with SJ. SJ has been more passive. I am not denying that there could be friendship, emotional connection or even some kind of infatuation from his side towards YR.

 

But there is definitely a reason why we haven't seen even a kiss between YR and SJ. The writer wants to leave open the possibility for SJ and JS of having a chance of repairing their relationship and marriage in the end...

 

In the beginning I was certain that there was something more going on than just an "affair". That was overshadowed by the two last episodes' revelations. With 6 more episodes to go, it's certain that we are in for a few more surprises.

 

PS. To the people who have been wondering if it's possible to forgive a cheating spouse. Yes it is.

Most people will walk away because they are overwhelmed of the emotions (primarily fear) that the cheating situation has caused inside of them. Both parties must work with their own issues first before they can work on saving the marriage. Forgiveness is a conscious choice, and something both parties must learn to master.

 

 

[monalisa]

What if Yuri is actually the VP's mistress and not the daughter? The way the camera panned in when the VP touched Yuri's hand while in the car, seems suspicious to me.

[LSYfan]

Nothing is impossible LOL

 

Pyo Ye Jin Is Taken Aback By Lee Sang Yoon’s Cold Shoulder In “VIP”

Dec 8, 2019

by L. Kim

Things are getting more complicated in SBS’s Monday-Tuesday drama “VIP”!

In the series, Pyo Ye Jin plays On Yoo Ri, the secret daughter of the Vice President (Park Sung Geun), who is in love with Park Sung Joon (played by Lee Sang Yoon), a married man. The two are causing deep repercussions as they are embroiled in a “private scandal.”

Spoiler

In the previous episode, Park Sung Joon expressed his feelings about On Yoo Ri to Cha Jin Ho (Jung Joon Won) for the first time. Park Sung Joon was born as an extramarital child and has lived a painful life like On Yoo Ri. He confessed to falling in love with On Yoo Ri on the night of his father’s death when she comforted him. However, his wife Na Jung Sun (Jang Nara) discovered their affair and boldly revealed it to the Vice President and his wife, which led to unpredictable developments.

On December 8, the drama revealed stills of Park Sung Joon and On Yoo Ri’s changed relationship. For the first time, Park Sung Joon is giving her a cold, firm look, and On Yoo Ri looks stunned and sorrowful at his different behavior. There is cold tension as Park Sung Joon bows to On Yoo Ri, and this action signifies the distance he will put between them from now on.

This scene was filmed in September at a global campus located in the city of Goyang in Gyeonggi Province. They appeared on the set with bright smiles but made sure to immerse themselves into rehearsal in order to show the details of their characters’ changed relationship. When filming started, their expressions became tense, and in particular, Lee Sang Yoon showed a spectacular performance with his cold eyes.

The production crew praised, “Lee Sang Yoon and Pyo Ye Jin are making the ‘private scandal’ even more interesting with their fantastic teamwork as they showcase the emotional acting of their characters. Please pay more attention to the ‘private office melodrama’ that will be stirred more and more as their passion thickens.”

“VIP” airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST.

[Maureen Mckay]

14 hours ago, imgreatgal said:

It was Mr Bae who exposed the vp. Anyway even if SangJun had anything to do with it it worked out for the best. The way I see it now that the secret is out in the open there will be less embarrassment for the VP. He doesn't need SangJun to be his liaison with YuRi, the VP can get his secretary to do it and that means SangJun will be meeting less of YuRi.

But he knew what they were planning because YR overheard them and went straight to him with the info. He let it happen for a reason.

[marinated_lemon]

So much fun reading many different views from everyone here!

I am just thrilled that very soon a new ep will be on, and more things will be revealed (I hope!).

[MrsSoJiSub]

I can't stop thinking about this drama and just focus on my work. 

 

J.S carefully took off her marriage rings and kept them safely stored in her everyday drawer. She didn't throw in the trash, put it in some hidden memory box/drawer -where she can't see it everyday-, nor did she give them back to MY. She put them somewhere that is easy to see everyday and she can pick the back up to wear again when she is ready. She also finally unlocked the door to the baby's room. This to me was the core crust of their issues (the secrets, the pain and griefs they kept hidden from one another) and her opening the door and sitting in the room says she's finally emotionally ready and wanting to unlock all their secret doors and begin a process of healing. Girl is going through grief of her marriage (damaged but also happy thing they had) ending (and cheating or not things have changed). She's in her anger stage of the thought of betrayal and humiliation (the whole team knows) so her little photo stunt. But girl still loves her husband. Once she lets that go and SJ joins her in the room/open his locked doors, I see reconciliation happening (I half want this and half don't). 

 

SJ just needs to make better choices. Something bigger is going on that is seemingly worth his marriage. If h's "cheating" with anyone it's with the VP and his loyalty to the man, but why so loyal? What secrets are those two keeping? What have the two of them done? What do they have on one another that all this is happening? The biggest choice for him is going to be Sung UN/VP or his wife/marriage. I think VP is going to ask him to do something that would totally destroy JS and any/all love she had and still has for him. Will he be able to do it? VP is not going to let JS get away with her dinner time stunt. A man of such wealth and ego will not take well to someone he feels is ultimately "beneath" him, getting one over him, his wife, and his daughter. There will be some kind of reaction for her action. I just wonder, if YR pushes her feelings for SJ and maybe begs her dad to make him hers, or if the supposed "affair" becomes known (Bae will be the one to reveal what that) and cause some kind of scandal in/to the company, will VP request of SJ (for everyone's sake) to divorce JS and marry YR, could/would SJ do that? I very curious as to why SJ stays with the VP and what it'll take for him to walk away (if he does that is). 

[DL Wetherill]

Preview pictures shows Jang Na-ra reuniting with a crying Oh Ah Ri (the little cutie who she bought ice cream for) I can’t wait to see how she will be involved. A child who is an orphan and needs parents? My imagination is running overtime. Or is her parent (s) someone we have already met or know ? Is there a connection to Daniel. The pictures appear to be at a VIP Event. Can’t wait till the next episode hurry up Monday 

[Takingthehighroad]

I still say that the three (YR/SJ/VP) need to go down. That's business - you rise, you fall. I want them to feel like they've stepped into an elevator that's out of control. The fall is so fast & you know what happens when you hit bottom. Plus, I don't want the bad people to come out smelling like roses. This "affair thing" brought to mind one of Newton's Laws: For every action, there is an equal or opposite reaction. SJ supposedly loves YR, fell in love with her on the night of his father's funeral? OK, so be it. But this love will have repercussions. And how special is SJ's love anyway - apparently not special at all if he can fall in & out of love so quickly.

 

And if I'm wrong in all this, directing my venom at SJ/YR/VP, then I'll be the first to admit it (though reluctantly).  Wrong or not, I've slept really well & enjoyed my "nightmares." I have to say, though, I need a course in anatomy. SJ is looking rather off after all my reincarnations. 

 

Though I'm not crazy about the ousted Exec's tactics, I can't say he's any worse than the VP. Who actually owns the company? If there is a VP, there has to be a P, right? Who is the real top dog? 

[Juliet79]

I’m really looking forward to tomorrow. This drama is making my heart palpitate and since watching episode 9&10 a few days ago, I’m not sleeping well. I am aggravated that such adulterous thing actually happen ( I am a fan of the 3 main leads....i have a feeling that Lee Sang Yoon was trick nito accepting this role. In the interview, he said he didn’t read the entirety of the script and that he didn’t know that his character will turn out like that...he read the synopsis though and really liked it:) ). Anyhow, it’s just a drama but why i’m angry! Fighting Jungsun!

 

Oh, the I think the father of the VP is the President. He wants him ousted from the P position so he could be the president...and the other bad guy ( whose underling is working some shenanigans with Mina) is the VP’s brother...

[raziela]

On 12/7/2019 at 5:20 AM, Takingthehighroad said:

I think this drama shows how hard it is to have a career & a family. Imagine what you think is great home-life - nice home, great husband, financial stability, great career. You even work with your husband. What could be better than that? Then BAM! ZONK! (Batman/Robin talk) You learn that what you thought was so wonderful wasn't wonderful at all - it wasn't real - it had all been a lie. That great, caring, protective husband of yours was not great or caring or protective - except with another woman. I wonder did SJ ever really comfort JS? Or did he just sit around with that bland, noncommittal (hang-dog) expression? But then again, that expression probably looks like passion & love to Yuri. And Yuri's perpetual wide-eyed injured look - is that her look of love & passion, too? I think those two (SJ/YR) make a great couple; they can sit around in their love-nest & cry & whimper together.

 So insightful especially SJ and his permanent  face and Yu Ri and her constant wide-eyed  face.  Aside from their disgusting actions, their monotonous facial expressions have been driving me crazy since the start of the drama.

 

On 12/7/2019 at 3:47 AM, DL Wetherill said:

All of a sudden I’m wondering what part Mr Ma and his obviously (but unknown to the rest of the team) family and their connections will factor into the plot. What does anyone else think?

I also wondered if that is going to come into play. His family can buy and sell all their lives and he is on Jung Sun's side so maybe this will be advantageous to JS in the future.  Sang Woo is a good guy (and his parents seemed nice too)  It also shows that just because someone is extremely rich it doesn't mean they have to be callous monsters like so many of the wealthy VIPs we see in the drama.

 

On 12/7/2019 at 6:08 AM, maribella said:

We can start the JS for CEO group... kick out those sleazebags, father, daughter and future son in law.

Yes, please.  She can promote Queen Hyun Ah and adorable Sang Woo and bring in fun, gossipy Miss Kang.  Maybe reconnect with Daniel from Tiphone. She is excellent at her job and comes from a good background so I'm sure she has tons of connections.

 

On 12/7/2019 at 3:38 PM, Maureen Mckay said:

I have to disagree.  She told him about her mother.  He never gave his wife a chance to support and understand him. I think he is calculating.  He asked for the divorce thinking she would agree to it right away, so no scandal. This would allow him to still be promoted and be with YuRi. But she foiled this by saying no. Now exposing this and having proof has him in a very bad spot. Scandal written all over it for him. 

Spoiler

I believe he was behind the vp being exposed cuz YuRi iverheard Mi Na taking with that Manager and went straight to LSY. So he knew they were up to something.  So by exposing YuRi, it would give her power and legitimacy, him a promotion and then he asked for the divorce.  He is very calculating.

He is so calculating...he was the one that exposed the VP's secret. Why. It would give YR power and legitimacy, him a promotion. Then he asks for a divorce without scandal so he can have it all BUT he miscalculated that JS would say no. Now she has exposed him, has proof and it will be a scandal.  He is a weak and lame character but very calculating.  Please writers, let these few people get publically exposed and get their com up ence and give her and the other 2 women in her department have satisfactory endings. But i really need for the VP, YR and LSY's character to be slammed hard!!!  No happy ending for them.  I am hoping some allies show up to stand up for her such as coworkers, VP's wife!!??  She is mow going to need help and support.

 

I disagree that she expected to much from. ?  She said in the 1 ep that all she wanted was their simple life together.  He is a weak man but claculating. His ambition is strong bit he downplays it.  He miscalculated though. He thought he was going to get it all with a quiet divorce but she said no.  I just hope he gets his com up ence along with YR and even the VP.  And gets it GOOD!!!

(sorry to cute your post) I agree with you. He is a selfish, calculating, weak-willed snake.

 

On 12/7/2019 at 6:05 PM, 2good2btru said:

 Response to SJ possibility not cheating, let's say he isn't, then why admit that you are? Is there anything more devastating and scarring that your spouse could do that is worse than cheating?

 

On top of that not only does he admit to cheating but doesn't deny that he may be in love with the girl he cheated on you with.  And, even though you've agreed to reconcile, asked if there is anything else you need to know or if he is lying about anything else and he says no but you find out he's still lying and protecting the one he betrayed you with. Furthermore,  he has not said I still love you once  in present time. And to put the cherry on the cake,  he humiliates you further by putting work and other people's problems and feelings before your own,  especially the mistress who he still meets to provide comfort and protection.

 

Where in all of that says he still loves his wife? I naturally gravitate to happy endings and redemption and rooted for reconciliation.  But as I watch episode after episode of constant disregard by husband to wife's suffering, emotional beatdown, and lack of support, I say let them (VP,  YR, SJ) all fall and crumble!  

 

I love LSY but his character has not shown any redeemable qualities or actions for me to say, dude you deserve to forgiven and given another chance. So sorry but not sorry but you'll have to go down too 

This! This! This! His actions are appalling and even if he isn't cheating they, frankly, make him appear to be something of a psychopath  and most certainly a terrible husband.  Not once have we seen this guy make any real effort to salvage his marriage or support his wife. Over and over and over it's clear his wife comes bottom in his priorities.  I hope JS drags him and that goldfish looking mistress to hell. He had better get his comeuppance.

 

On 12/7/2019 at 4:20 PM, triplem said:

By the way , i like the Hyun A  - Joon Won side love story...initially I thought he was little smarmy but ehhh he turned out to be a pretty decent guy.  And sweet. lol! I ship them 

I disliked him at first but he is redeeming himself. I am beginning to like him but the fact that he helped Sung Joon cover up his affair is a strike against him and he still has some considerable work to do to be worthy of my girl, Hyun Ah.  She deserves the best! 

 

Also I just need to give Jang Nara praise because she is absolutely incredible in this role.  She's an actress I quite liked previously and found pretty but in this drama she is a tour de force.  You can feel every emotion she feels.  Go Na Jung Sun! I'm rooting for you!  We are all rooting for you!

[Maureen Mckay]

On 12/3/2019 at 6:22 PM, Pam_Van Fossen said:

I think he means Yuri too.  He definitely wont't be by JS's side while cheating with Yuri.  

But she is in trouble now.  Will he protect her like he did yuRi.  Defining week.

[ktcjdrama]

Does anyone remember (paid attention to) what JS said to SJ when she first shown him the text message? They were seated at the dining table across each other. She said something about an incident that happened some time ago, that she wished he would just shout at her and be angry instead of keeping quiet like he is doing now (hope my memory is correct).... I just wonder what that incident could be? The miscarriage? If so, then who/what caused the miscarriage?

[TXviewer]

Ktcj, just started to rewatch episode 7 and that a pretty good summary of what she said. 
I really haven’t a clue but it could be something about the miscarriage although I don’t know why she would have wanted him to yell and get angry.

show some emotion ..yes but yell and get angry??

 

 

[DL Wetherill]

I figured it had something to do with a miscarriage or the loss of a child. However, she said she wished he would have gotten mad or yelled at her. So what kind of incident? Over working, something with her motorcycle but by the looks of the nursery the pregnancy would have been pretty far along so that wouldn’t make sense. Whatever they went through it was obviously extremely painful. The fact that Daniel was adopted and the little girl showing up early in the drama and then again in coming attractions....I’m thinking adoption is going to factor in somewhere. Am I a detective? No I just play one while watching dramas and mysteries lol.

[TXviewer]

DL, you have your work cut out for you in this one! Every time I think that I have something figured out, someone throws me a curve.

[Maureen Mckay]

On 12/3/2019 at 8:09 PM, lebeaucouple said:

@Samuel Yohanes i agreed with your comment.

 

In my opinion, Marriage is not a lack of love, but a lack of trust and openness that makes unhappy marriages. The male lead has flaws which has too many dark secrets that are not wholeheartedly sharing enough with his wife. It was a pity and i am sure this was the intention by the writer. When they are back home, they are not communicating enough after office hour, too busy with work. It was sad that there were not many times the husband was willing to open up and share the secrets when the wife confronted him...

 

I like the writer put it this way to let many real life couples to learn the lesson what went wrong to this couple in the drama. A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together, it is when an imperfect couple learns to accept and see their differences and open up for honest discussion whenever possible. They can overcome the problem with complete sincerity and commitment. It will not easy to reconcile if the husband remains quiet and no further action from him. The mistress will be the major obstacles to this couple. 

 

In real life , most of the women will act exactly same as the female lead, or even more aggressive....like pulling hair or pour wine over the mistress in public, etc, but if you want to win over the competitor, a strategy needs to adopt in order to win back the husband heart, provided the wife still loves her husband. When the husband not doing anything, or struggle to choose which one, the two women will fight probably in words and take action.

 

A statistic shown that, men tend to protect the weakest one, if a woman is too strong, he knows that she can survive by her own and he will tend to choose the weaker one simply because he knows he is in an important VIP position to that woman and thus he can feel the needs required by that woman. 

 

Lesson learnt - if a woman truly loves that man, sometimes she needs to play the weakest (soft) role in their daily life. We must understand men weaknesses in order to win back their heart. If a woman is capable enough to survive by her own or find a new love along the way, then she should choose her path wisely and let go the relationship. Revenge will only for short term but it can cause long term pain and suffering deepen in her life, what about the rest of her life, is she going to accept the broken glass or move forward? A path that is never easy for all women when we are in that juncture, it all depend on the woman's character when making her decision.

 

I am curious how this writer wants the ending to be.... I hope the ending is an educated and meaningful one. 

He never gave his wife the chance to know the real him, to comfort and understand him, by keeping that secret. She was open to him about her mom.  Now he feels relief and says he likes the girl who comforted him!!??  Lame.

[Maureen Mckay]

This is really a story of growth for the 3 main ladies in the office. Forced upon them by unfortunate and unhappy means.  I have no idea what to expect now but things are not going to go well for JS with the VP and i just hope SJ will step up to protect her lovingly.  Not sure he has it him though.

[TXviewer]

I’m rewatching episode 7 and I am really beginning to believe that “the girl” is really the mistress of the VP. SJ pays off old mistress of VP which leaves that position open. Why would VP’s wife pour wine on the “daughter” and create such a scene?

SJ can’t tell wife what is really going on because it might interfere with his promotion. Maybe he felt the need to prove that he was good enough for his wife and started to do VP’s dirty work and it got out of his control.

Can’t figure out why he puts “that girl” over wife and job before wife ?! That should never have happened. I yelled at him when he left his wife sitting at the coffee shop!

They may have heard me in South Korea.

Why did he ask to end things with wife? I think because he has created such a mess of his life and he loves his wife that he feels this is the only thing he can do for her to end her suffering.

I love LSY which shows what a great job he is doing with this role. I strongly dislike his character. That dislike is tinged with pity as well. I just want to take him and shake him and tell him to SAY SOMETHING!

 

[raziela]

20 hours ago, ktcjdrama said:

Does anyone remember (paid attention to) what JS said to SJ when she first shown him the text message? They were seated at the dining table across each other. She said something about an incident that happened some time ago, that she wished he would just shout at her and be angry instead of keeping quiet like he is doing now (hope my memory is correct).... I just wonder what that incident could be? The miscarriage? If so, then who/what caused the miscarriage?

I suspect that was after she lost the baby.  She looks very pale, withdrawn and sad and he says she should rest and recover at home.  Seems like she wanted him to communicate with her-even if it was in anger-but instead she got his usual  face

 

So while his wife is sitting at home alone and upset after suffering one of the worst things that can happen to a woman, instead of going home to her or actually communicating with his wife he is out playing clean-up (as usual) for the VP and getting drunk with his soon to be sidechick.  If this guy had put a fraction of the effort, time or consideration into his marriage as he does kissing the VP's behind and playing janitor and caretaker for the VP's professional and personal mess maybe his marriage wouldn't be in the toilet.

 

Park Sung Jun: