One of two best episodes

For me this is the real turning point for Dong Hoon's understanding of Ji-An.

It is the point that he truly "know" her. DH's later statement "you don't really care what they do once you know someone" was referring to this moment.

He learned that, at first, JA gift certificate stealing which he always believed was to save him was really self interest. It was natural for him to change his view to her, treated her coldly until he heard the reason behind her action.

When he confronted the loan shark to settle her debt out of pity, and another truth revealed: she killed his father. DH reaction was heartbreaking, "I would have done the same!"

At this point, JA who was listening and running to save him, something she always did, stopped dead and started sobbing. I mean really *crying*, not just tears rolling on the face.

As if it was the first time in her life that someone told her "it's OK, it's not a big deal, and I would have done exactly as you did. "

Not only that her murder of GI's father was the past she would want to hide the most, it was also the reason she endured GI. She took all kinds of abuses from him as a payback for killing his father. She kept on surviving , not living, just to take care of her grandma and repay the debts, financially for her mother, taking care of her granny, and killing GI father.

With DH sympathizing her past action, it just set her free.

I couldn't imagine what she would decide to do once her 3 debts were all settled if she didn't hear what DH said to GI.

Read More

8.5/10 - I am shook!!!! What is this drama doing to me!!!!!!!!?

Wow. We resume our train ride of tension and apprehensions. No one. NO ONE! Can ever tell me that IU can't act!! I thought she was awesome in Scarlet Reyo, but no one can argue with her performance here. Not a word spoken. Yet she conveyed the doubts she felt about her actions and what was happening. Her joy that Dong Hoon might truly like her. That it's more than pity. She want to keep eating and be by his side, but she doesn't want those moments ruined by Joon Yeong's evil. Plus, was he kind of waiting for her?! Huh? Huh!! ;)

Not to mention all their banter. Don't call me Mister, call me manager! I love their candid moments together!!

Is it not normal in Korea to have siblings be super close? Cause I love how much these three brothers hang. Even though Big Bros talk about the funeral stuff got super annoying. I get different cultures have different ideas, but I"m sure you're dead mother ain't gonna care. She's going to be wanting you to dream about good stuff for her to enjoy while dead. Not a bunch of people kissing her sons butts while they're attending her funeral. Though I won't lie the funeral fantasy ending was hilarious! It's kind of nice seeing Dong Hoon getting excited to be Director, despite what he said about the job before.

Another moving moment is when Ji An lets her grandmother that she will be going to a free facility. I'm sure the grandma is happy to get some better surroundings--hopefully proper heat--but I believe her true emotions were for the fact that she won't be a burden on her granddaughter anymore. Also, that maybe her daughter has someone kind and caring in her life. I might be projecting my feelings though. I already miss cute grandma and she hasn't left yet!

Random stuff I enjoyed is that even Joon Yeong underling knows that Dong Hoon is a good person. I never even thought he could be framed for inappropriate behavior/cheating. Joon Yeong still doesn't "buy" that Dong Hoon is a good person. The bar owner is indeed entangled with that monk who was Dong Hoon's neighborhood friend. I thought the comments about her and monks was the clue. I also like how Yoo Ra is making him be nice to her and heal the anxiety his harshness gave her. I can't believe how much I like her now. The whole scene with the brother and friend watching as Gi Hoon straightens Yoo Ra out was wonderful!! Ha-ha!

It's interesting how fast Dong Hoon becomes upset with Ji An. Though by the end of the episode I appreciate that he gives Ji An the same benefits as his wife. He sought the truth out. In the end he decides to be on her side. While I didn't cry like Ji An my heart felt the same way when Dong Hoon said, "I would have killed him too. I'd kill anyone who beat up my family." My emotions! I don't even know how the next episode is gonna pick up, but I am shook!

Read More