jeanie65jh wrote: I would have to agree with most of what you said about but for a few things. The two leads are doing a great job with their acting in these roles; particularly Yoon Si Yoon. I thought he was great in KOBKTG, but in here he has exceeded expectations in stepping into the role of Jae Hee. He’s pretty much knocking it out the park. I don’t discount Lee Ji Ah either. While her character is a bit grumpy pants and she isn’t always likable, I feel she shows an inner spark and core of hope to break out of that shell all on her own. When she has those moments I think she glows. And just to be a bit shallow those two are tender, feisty, raw speaking and hot together.
Where I don’t exactly agree with you is maybe the feeling your getting with the fact that this is a “rich guy meets average girl” recipe. Perhaps I have simply bought the diamond plate and like to watch it winking in the light. Ooooh Pretty!
I think what makes this drama special for me, besides the chemistry and acting of the leads, is the combo of their behind the scenes baggage, how they are coming together and the writer’s sparkly dialog as they do… I love that Jae Hee isn’t a chaebol. He is a self made man of a company he built with his own talent for design and yes…a partner with cash. I like that his problems aren’t because of his spoiled upbringing or his hated mother or father. He hasn’t had everything handed to him. It is not the excess of money that has stunted his personality. He has been on his own from a very young age. His rough past has made him extremely wary and phobic of being a public figure and trusting people. That twist in the formula completely intrigues me. I also love the average girl side of the recipe. I like that Bong Sun is a grumpy arse, mouthy cop who doesn’t suffer fools but also hasn’t learned the social skills to handle her frustrations gracefully or tactfully. I don’t know why but I adore that she isn’t a “plucky..go get ‘em girl heroine”. I like watching her ‘go get ‘em’ in her own way.
When I first read your thoughts on the lead character’s drowning out the secondary stories I balked but as I thought about it, I think you’re right. But for me it’s only because I think the element in the plot of Hwa Young’s scheming is unnecessary and feels out of place in this drama that has been pretty down to earth and more realistic in it’s story telling. I don’t think there needs to be that melodrama-ish plot point of her turning bad girl. There were other ways they could have handled the complication of her being in Jae Hee’s life and what that means for he and Bong Sun. As a result, I am not interested in her that much other than to just want to smack her. The only other thing I have a problem with is Bong Sun’s step sister and the direction they are taking her. I liked her at first and the possibilities of that relationship. I’m not exactly sure what they are going to do with her now. I’m reserving judgment though, and cutting this show some slack until I see how it unfolds.
I haven’t seen 9 or 10 yet because they are being subbed a bit slow so I’m waiting until more eps air and are subbed… Good Post Graphic Fighter…it got me thinking.
Everything I wanted to say have already been said, LOL. And about Bong Seon's sister, yeah, I liked Kim Dal better in the beginning, I have to confess that I'm scared of her now, because I think she acts like desperate woman. I'm curious how her character will evolve. I hope she will help her sister.
