Sky8lue Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Love this FMV about Ryan x Duk Mi This is couple goals Folks, just bookmark this for your own sake: https://holyground.tistory.com/67?category=697321 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangfengfengg Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Adding on from my previous post, I think what really sells them is the fact that they don't need to have intense kiss scenes or be super intimate. All they need to do is act like a real couple, I.e. holding hands, giving each other a peck here or there, have fun together, and we can already sense their chemistry. I'm also not always looking forward to a kiss scene each episode unlike with many other dramas. A good example is definitely the opening of episode 12 when they're just cuddling, or in episode 11 when Ryan holds DM and they fall on to the couch. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleNa Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Wendy123 said: Adding on from my previous post, I think what really sells them is the fact that they don't need to have intense kiss scenes or be super intimate. All they need to do is act like a real couple, I.e. holding hands, giving each other a peck here or there, have fun together, and we can already sense their chemistry. I'm also not always looking forward to a kiss scene each episode unlike with many other dramas. A good example is definitely the opening of episode 12 when they're just cuddling, or in episode 11 when Ryan holds DM and they fall on to the couch. Totally agree. One of my fav scene in ep 12 is when Deok Mi snuggled into Ryan while Ryan caressing her shoulder. She looked at him and he eventually kissed her forehead. That looks lovely and so natural. So far, HPL did well in portraying adult relationship. A mature relationship doesn't have to be all about hot kiss and sex only. If HPL is gonna have a bed scene in the later episode, I hope it's depicted in a good way with the consensual of both characters (not a one-sided). I have faith with this drama because Deok Mi is such a strong and dominant character who is never embarrassed to express her desire. I was a bit uncomfortable watching PMY's previous drama due to the bed scene that seem forced when the male character begging to sleep with her (although she eventually agreed after that). Anyway, kudos to PMY and KJW for their natural acting!! . I'm gonna miss their chemistry once the drama ends. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziraphale Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, TripleNa said: I was a bit uncomfortable watching PMY's previous drama due to the bed scene that seem forced when the male character begging to sleep with her (although she eventually agreed after that). I saw the clip of that. She looked uncomfortable and a bit resistant, to say the least. Not a good sign. Ryan is always so protective of Deok-mi, but he isn't alpha male about it. Neither does he force intimacy. He is always tender with her, and she responds in kind because she genuinely cares about him. You can't help but smile when you watch them. Kim Jae-wook and Park Min-young are adorable together. (Re)sharing a sweet photo of them: 11 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post haelan Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2019 I think my STS has reached it's peak because I'm finally delurking because I actually cannot physically contain myself anymore. They make my lonely feels go away because I feel happy just watching them on/off screen! I've been a PMY fan since City Hunter and I think she'll be the only actress I will love with all my heart. I watched Coffee Prince eons ago but never really kept up with KJW. Regardless, I'm glad I've also fallen for KJW's charms as an actor in this project and I'm really glad that these two were brought together. Because it's PMY, there's been instances where I've ended up shipping her with a few of her costars, but it's never been this bad/intense. I thought a previous ship of hers would be my last, but there was just something about these two that kept drawing me in since the start. I first noticed a budding feeling as a shipper in one of their clips where Park Jin Joo was interviewing them while filming at the zoo/amusement park. It was how they complimented each other and their reactions to it that made me smile. They haven't been filming for that long but they already seemed like great friends. Here is my favorite screenshot of them: I remember during their presscon, PMY shared to the interviewers that being around KJW and ABH felt like being around one of her girl friends. And I specifically remember that this was used in one of her ships as a way to "cancel out" whatever romantic relationship that could blossom between KJW and PMY and therefore making that specific ship superior/the winning ship. I liked the way she said it however. With this statement, it showed that PMY felt friendly and comfortable with the two men as if they were her own friends. We can see this very well in the BTS clips how carefree and more at ease she is filming this drama, as @Woodshop beautifully put in her post. I totally agree with what the post mentioned (Possibility #4) that I sincerely think that this project has been much of a relief for PMY after the mess that was after her previous drama. And I'm glad that she is surrounded by others that have attributed to that, especially KJW. It's not that hard to see how much of a fun, laid-back kinda guy he is who can be goofy and personable offscreen and professional when the cameras are rolling. We all strive to be make ourselves happy with our own power but it doesn't hurt to have a little help from others, and seeing that her and KJW are together almost all the time for this project, it can be safe to assume that he's taken a big part in this. At this point, I think I can fully understand why PMY mentioned that she can rely on him for emotional support when she's tired, and how he can rely on her as well in this project. And the best thing about this ship is that it doesn't even have to be necessarily romantic (although that would be everyone's wish I assume), but it can also be out of pure friendship as well. I feel like with her other ships, they relied on that romantic aspect too much to the point that it becomes unrealistic wishful thinking that has shown to be hurtful to their respective parties, especially PMY. If you've watched her vlogs through Namoo's YT, she is the same person both in the vlogs and the BTS videos, and as her fan, it makes me really happy to see that. Because she's having so much fun and more relaxed she is with this project, you can see that through how her work is delivered and the results are absolutely breathtaking. Through that, we as the viewers and fans are able to feel those same emotions coming across through a screen. On 5/13/2019 at 9:06 AM, taedysol said: Hide contents Love how after she mentioned Mo Tae Gu, she turns to look at him and they both just laugh out loud. I'm having serious STS right now. I also love the way KJW was like "nah, It's okay" softly towards her when PMY apologised. Thank you for these gifs @taedysol! I really wanted to comment on this part because it just looks so soft and wholesome! For two people who have barely started working together, I quite liked their interaction here. I thought it was cute how PMY immediately looked to KJW after answering "Mo Tae Gu", kind of mischievously as you would with your friends knowing you're waiting for a reaction. It makes me wonder if they have some kind of inside joke between them, possibly related to how she mentioned that she's always laughing when KJW has to glare at her in the drama because it reminds her too much of his past character. Them laughing in sync is so cute!!! My history with this ship has honestly hurled me into their world after the screenshot from above. You guys should see my YT history and how much of it is filled with HPL and HPL BTs clips, with a dash of presscon interviews even when I don't understand them . I just really love seeing them together Their budding friendship both as people and as costars is really beautiful to watch. There's a lot of trust involved with your co-star in being able to create something as natural and believable as what they've shown in HPL, especially those ad-libs. At this point, if I had to choose a favorite, it would have to be the cooking scene one from this week's episodes. I mean, LOOK AT THEM: Credit: idleminds on tumblr Credit: nuestraron on tumblr I mean...Look at them!!! I know PD-nim cut it, but PHEW. I have every right to believe that almost this entire sequence was ad-libbed. And it's even more endearing to watch this knowing that DM (or PMY's?) natural response was to wrap her arms/hands around his neck as she has been... (Bonus Post: https://liveasbutterflies.tumblr.com/post/184936349250/this-is-nice) Through my years of drama watching, I don't think I've ever been this blessed with this many ad-libs in a drama, let alone a rom-com. But the thing that intrigues me the most about these two, is that how is one able to pull off that kind of scene, as natural as it is? I know that these two are excellent actors, and I don't mean to shade their skills at all, (I've read that PMY immerses herself into putting her mindset as if she's dating someone while filming a drama) but just...HOW?????? And as @TripleNa and @Wendy123 have mentioned, it's not even about the kisses that are skyrocketting their chemistry anymore. It's the fact that these two are able to create such natural reactions and nuances to characters that have just begun a romantic relationship to the point that you start to question if its real...(seeing each other while filming???) *sigh* In my opinion, there are just nuanced reactions/movements/etc. in a relationship that can't be replicated alone through just being able to perform what is written on a script (or even through an ad-lib). I've warned myself not to ever reach the point of becoming delulu about the romantic aspect of this ship, but they're making it VERY hard for me to prevent myself from doing that because the lines between reel and real are very, very blurred. Spoiler (Kinda?) Off-topic: There was a daily drama that was being shown in my home country back in 2015-2016 that gained great responses when it came to the two leads' romance, to the point that reel vs. real was being questioned the same way that our ship is being questioned now. To people's surprise (tbh, literally the entire world knew), the guesses turned out to be correct. There was no way you could have faked those gazes, and remember, eyes cannot lie! They became a real couple after the completion of their project and are still going 3 years strong! Anyways, I'm glad the production team and PMY and KJW themselves are being given the freedom to do these ad-libs, and PD-nim was very smart to do this move because it has successfully become the best chemistry out there right now. For a casual viewer like myself, I don't really mind the editing mistakes, although I don't think I can forgive PD-nim for cutting off the last cooking scene kiss and doing us dirty like that Now, if they can just please release even a GLIMPSE of this part in the yet-to-be-released BTS, maybe I'll consider forgiving him! I'm...shamelessly addicted to them. My life, for the past 6 weeks, has revolved around HPL, this thread, countless replays and videos on YT, and using SNS to fill me up. My summer semester has started but I didn't realize how much time was passing that I already missed a deadline LOL. But thank you guys for accompanying me in this journey! I love being in our civilized, respectful community. This has been keeping me happy for however long it's been around and I can already feel the post-drama depression and the withdrawal symptoms coming around. 15 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushforbrains Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Yup I thought that the cut on the kitchen scene was abrupt... director trying to keep his PG rating as promised during the press conference....Lol... Reading about kjw, he seems to immerse himself in his roles...am loving how loving they are And for pmy she said she "fake dates" during her dramas... this was in a previous interview... Obviously parallels to current drama theme...so who knows maybe their hearts might be tickled by this 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie1234 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 New BTS!! 4 3 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmac80 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Everything I hoped for is in the latest BTS. I knew he was holding on to her waist in that scene at 1:41!!! We just couldn't see it in the episode. Was she joking that she's going to pounce and straddle him at 1:51? 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inna75 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Hi..been lurking here but I thought I just want to share my thoughts out too.. I have to admit I was first from the other ship as I thought they would sail soon but I guess it is still all hopes.. But now, I am on board with this one too. In fact, I was on board from the very first ep, even when they were not yet together as a couple. For some reason, I felt the chemistry from the very start which is so weird for me. Usually I need to see some sort of skinship or something to that effect for me to felt that about any leads but I was hooked the first time at the Chinese Gallery scene. Straight away... I too agree with most of you guy's assessment about KJW-PMY possible actual connection. It is beyond romantic, it is beyond any defined relationship. There is something special between them that they are so comfortable with each other. From my own observation, I think KJW is actually smitten by PMY, hence being near her make him hot and flushing (seriously, he keep on blushing in every scene they were together. Especially his neck and ears..hehehe..). I think PMY find KJW one of the most comfortable men she has been around that she did not mind him being all touching and feeling with her. I mean, every time I rewatched their moments together, the second time around I would observe where he puts his hand...hahaha..and it is like inches away from her...hmm..(ok..I leave that to you guys' imagination..hehehe).. My favorite scene so far would be the latest episode. I like all the kissing and hugs kisses of course but I love the first scene of Ep 12. The one where they were sitting together at DM's "penthouse" veranda and just holding hands. Why? Because PMY was not wearing any makeup (maybe very2 minimal) and KJW still gazed at her as if she is the most beautiful woman. I know that is probably acting but if it just merely acting, than KJW is the most talented actor to pull that gazed off. I mean the look in his eyes..wow!..if I was PMY at the moment, I don't know if I can stay still looking at him gazing at me with that eyes...seriously...probably he can hear my heart thumping loudly at that moment if I was there..hahahhaa..If it is acting, it is the most natural acting. But somehow, there is this small part of me believe that every gaze KJW pull off in all his scenes with PMY is actually real, from his heart...hehehe..just my instinct... Although I was on board on the other ship, I will not be surprised though if PMY and KJW end up together. In fact, I would be very2 happy for them. Their level of comfortableness with each other is something no one could deny. I was lurking on the other ships' thread and they were all like trying so hard to justify this connection as either bro-sis or just friends. I don't agree much but I dont blame them either though. It is normal since, of course, everyone wants their ship to sail but to me who ever PMY ends up with in real life, I hope it will be the best for her. Same goes for KJW. I would want him to end up with someone he can gazed lovingly with or without makeup the way RG gazed at DM, someone he can support through good or bad time, the way RG supported DM, someone whom he can protect and allow to protect him back, the way RG protected and allowed to be protected by DM...If, just so happen, they both end up together, I too will be the happiest person in the world for them, though a bit jealous ( I want my own KJW/RG too..where can I get that?...hahahaha)... So, KJW and PMY,...hwaiting!! I agree about the amount of ad-libs in this drama. I guess the director saw what most of of us see too. The BTS moments seemed to exude more natural interaction between these two leads that the director felt he rather use that scenes more than the actual one he shots...hehe..which, to me, is the best decision both the director and editor have made so far! Because of that, we got to enjoy natural couple interactions. And again, because of those scenes too, i made peace with the idea that PMY and KJW might end up together for real. I mean, as I said, I was on the other ship but now I can accept anything. If fact, every time I watched their scenes together, I will be smiling like a fool and then keep on telling myself "this couple will be the death of me because they are too sweet together!" Even when they are fighting/ seemed to be in an argument in the actual and BTS scenes, they seemed to have sweetness surrounding them. I will not be surprised if my sugar level escalate all of sudden...hehehe.. 13 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NloveMH Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 The new BTS... I Cannot!! Please stop..i'm beyond obsessed with this two, i am scared 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmac80 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 It's getting hot in here... credit: twitter user kubosiscii 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss1004 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Why my delulu mind said that KJW is waiting for PMY to kiss him again before he open his eyes in this bts scene...my goshhh 12 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post taedysol Posted May 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2019 So during the scene where DM fell asleep while watching movie with RG, PMY actually really fell asleep and look at KJW being all soft towards her, stroking her head while PMY just looked so lost after she woke up (so cute too) One thing is for sure, KJW seems to adore her 17 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie1234 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 She really fell asleep during that scene? She fell asleep on KJW’s arm? That’s why she looked so dazed and KJW just lovingly pat her head and tidy up her hair? *I AM DEAD* 12 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelmaoneko Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I nearly burst my throat trying to hold my squeals at the new BTS. That hand grabbing her waist is firm and sure and she's not even bothered/surprised/fazed by it. ARGHHGHH but I feel so ROBBED. I want the BTS of the kiss when they were cooking! I'm freaken bawling!! 10 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexiajeong Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I'm smiling from ear to ear (okay, this is creepy lmao) reading new updates from all of you, while nodding so happily~ i agree with what @haelan said, especially when you mentioned about their moment in the zoo. We know that it was when they hadn't been filming so long, yet they already looked so close. it almost felt like they have been known each other way before this project. the way their jokes clicked each other's, the way PMY looked so comfortable, and the way KJW gazed at her so softly.... like, man... i really think he's already in love with her (my delulu mind says). his eyes were already so soft to her. i started shipping them from that exact moment, because.. how could i resist their chemistry? ..... and about the BTS. SHE FELL ASLEEP DURING THAT SCENE IS SUCH THE BEST MOMENT BECAUSE... ASDFGHKJKL. I love how KJW treats her, to the level that I really appreciate his behaviors. the way he stroke her head so softly.... i'd like to say, "wowww~ of course, he is the oppa~" he's taking care of her in the most softest way ever ;;;___;;; Wish the best for both of them, from the deepest part of my heart. Them being real, or not, I wish them happiness 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangfengfengg Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I'm too lazy to make or find gifs rn, but I love how KJW leans his forehead on PMY's when they laugh sometimes~ It's so endearing and makes them look so much like a real couple I'm- 6 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss1004 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 More gifs...my heart can't handle these two chemistry is over flowing..ottokee!! Spoiler 12 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexiajeong Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, Wendy123 said: I'm too lazy to make or find gifs rn, but I love how KJW leans his forehead on PMY's when they laugh sometimes~ It's so endearing and makes them look so much like a real couple I'm- you meant, this? i've noticed that too! for many many times! there's no way these two aren't (too) comfortable w/ each other. what KJW does (leaning his forehead on PMY's) is something that I always saw in those romantic hollywood (?) movies where a boyfriend did exactly the same to their girlfriend xD and the more amazing fact is how PMY looks okay with it. she doesn't even budge. dying because of their sweetness ;;;___;;; 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpzzzz Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Gosh I love this couple an awful lot! So much chemistry with these two, and the way MY pushed him on the couch and their adlibs are so heart fluttering 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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