GaManzano
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Spoilers - Discussion and Analysis
First off, I sign-up to Mydramalist to review this drama. Second, I really get this drama, or at least I thought I have. Third, this was condensed into 12 episodes because of low ratings but to those who get this drama, it's gold. Fourth, the soundtrack is superb. And lastly, I hope you enjoy the roller-coaster ride of emotions.
These are my thoughts on the matter, I hope this would give you a better understanding of the drama.
1. Ha Won's mom died during snowstorm. She died because In Wook misinformed her of the whereabouts of Ji Soo and Ha Won. In Wook's wife Ji soo died the same fate 10 years later when she returned to apologize on his behalf on the tomb of Ha Won's Mom.
2. When Ha Won was grieving his mom, Ji Soo made him look out the ceiling where the shadows on the trees are reflected, soothing him. Years later, when Ji Soo dies in Norway that same night, Ha Won looked the the sky with trees reminiscent of that fateful night when he was soothed after his mother died.
3. Seo Woo first had a memorable first meeting with Before Dawn when he was at the studio. While Ha Won had his memorable moment when she was looking out the window on the studio, eventually meeting her when Ha Won went in the studio to look around. Ha Won noticed her first. And he also readily know that Seo Woo suits Ji Soo... thinking the two can become friends because of their personalities.
4. Before Ji Soo died, she was "gifted" with a friend, Seo Woo. In less than 5 meetings, the two have become close enough for Ji Soo to give Seo Woo a gift. A plant. She also inadvertently have given Ha Won someone to love in Sae Woo's person.
5. That plant that Ji Soo gave symbolizes the feelings Ha Won and Sae Woo have for each other... at first it was dying, which also reflects why Seo Woo even mentioned that she only had 1% chance of Ha Won's Love. When the plant was thriving after Soon Ho took care of it, it was later on destroyed or the pot was shattered because of In Wook. In Wook also shattered Sae Woo's feelings for Ha Won when he told her that no one can come between Ha Won and Ji Soo. (Planting a negative seed in which is one of the factors that broke down Sae Woo's resolve later on.)
6. When Ha Won confronted In Wook of his misgivings, he mentioned three things. Do you know what you took from me (his mom), what you trampled on (Ji Soo, In Wook's Wife, his friend) and what you crushed? (Sae Woo, Ha Won's beloved).
7. When Ha Won discovered his AI's point of reaction, he thought it was because of his regard to Ji Soo. Ji Soo was afraid of lightning and thunder. It was later on revealed that Ji Soo was not his point of reaction. It was his mother who always plays the piano when there's thunderstorm brewing. Perhaps, he associated Ji Soo with his inability to move on even after 10 years but in reality, it was his grief for his mother.
8. This grief was also factored in with Ji Soo's sudden departure in his life. He was left without a family and the one person he considers family has also been ripped away from him. Hence, his moving on was slow and painstaking.
9. Seo Woo and Ji Soo phone call when the latter was in Norway ended in a tragedy. While Seo Woo in South Korea and Ha Won in Norway phonecall gives hope of their love. Ha Won came home to Seo Woo.
10. When Ha Won was finding crumbs and clues of where Ji Soo have been before she died through her IG account, it was as if Ha Won was slowly finding all the places. And at the same time, ending the journey of loving Ji Soo and finally giving Seo Woo's love a chance.
11. Through the course of the series, they had their fair share of having just to let the other go if they can't be together due to work or to personal reasons. The willingness to be with each other is there, but they don't dominate each other to stay.
12. Ha Won's mother died of snowstorm, did you notice him being cold? Seo Woo's parents died of forest fire, you can see her as a warm person... thawing Won's heart in the process. O_O.
13. The first act was sold-out by Ha Won confronting him about previous' mother's death. This was a show of power and boldness (Ha Won had it in him from the start... I'm just amazed at how powerful he is and rich). In Wook in his recital at the near end proved that he's a gifted pianist also. He was able to channel all his frustrations and regrets in his craft and was awarded by applause from the people from the second act.
14. When Seo Woo went home to her hometown near Misiryeong, she played the recording of Ha Won's mediocre recital as a tribute to her dead parents. When Ha Won went home in Norway to visit his old home, he played Seo Woo's average performance in the piano as an homage to his dead mother. Both are orphans.
15. When Ha Won told Ji Soo to call, Ji Soo did not call or even plan to call. When Ha Won told Seo Woo to call when she sorts herself out, she called him. =)
These are my thoughts on the matter, I hope this would give you a better understanding of the drama.
1. Ha Won's mom died during snowstorm. She died because In Wook misinformed her of the whereabouts of Ji Soo and Ha Won. In Wook's wife Ji soo died the same fate 10 years later when she returned to apologize on his behalf on the tomb of Ha Won's Mom.
2. When Ha Won was grieving his mom, Ji Soo made him look out the ceiling where the shadows on the trees are reflected, soothing him. Years later, when Ji Soo dies in Norway that same night, Ha Won looked the the sky with trees reminiscent of that fateful night when he was soothed after his mother died.
3. Seo Woo first had a memorable first meeting with Before Dawn when he was at the studio. While Ha Won had his memorable moment when she was looking out the window on the studio, eventually meeting her when Ha Won went in the studio to look around. Ha Won noticed her first. And he also readily know that Seo Woo suits Ji Soo... thinking the two can become friends because of their personalities.
4. Before Ji Soo died, she was "gifted" with a friend, Seo Woo. In less than 5 meetings, the two have become close enough for Ji Soo to give Seo Woo a gift. A plant. She also inadvertently have given Ha Won someone to love in Sae Woo's person.
5. That plant that Ji Soo gave symbolizes the feelings Ha Won and Sae Woo have for each other... at first it was dying, which also reflects why Seo Woo even mentioned that she only had 1% chance of Ha Won's Love. When the plant was thriving after Soon Ho took care of it, it was later on destroyed or the pot was shattered because of In Wook. In Wook also shattered Sae Woo's feelings for Ha Won when he told her that no one can come between Ha Won and Ji Soo. (Planting a negative seed in which is one of the factors that broke down Sae Woo's resolve later on.)
6. When Ha Won confronted In Wook of his misgivings, he mentioned three things. Do you know what you took from me (his mom), what you trampled on (Ji Soo, In Wook's Wife, his friend) and what you crushed? (Sae Woo, Ha Won's beloved).
7. When Ha Won discovered his AI's point of reaction, he thought it was because of his regard to Ji Soo. Ji Soo was afraid of lightning and thunder. It was later on revealed that Ji Soo was not his point of reaction. It was his mother who always plays the piano when there's thunderstorm brewing. Perhaps, he associated Ji Soo with his inability to move on even after 10 years but in reality, it was his grief for his mother.
8. This grief was also factored in with Ji Soo's sudden departure in his life. He was left without a family and the one person he considers family has also been ripped away from him. Hence, his moving on was slow and painstaking.
9. Seo Woo and Ji Soo phone call when the latter was in Norway ended in a tragedy. While Seo Woo in South Korea and Ha Won in Norway phonecall gives hope of their love. Ha Won came home to Seo Woo.
10. When Ha Won was finding crumbs and clues of where Ji Soo have been before she died through her IG account, it was as if Ha Won was slowly finding all the places. And at the same time, ending the journey of loving Ji Soo and finally giving Seo Woo's love a chance.
11. Through the course of the series, they had their fair share of having just to let the other go if they can't be together due to work or to personal reasons. The willingness to be with each other is there, but they don't dominate each other to stay.
12. Ha Won's mother died of snowstorm, did you notice him being cold? Seo Woo's parents died of forest fire, you can see her as a warm person... thawing Won's heart in the process. O_O.
13. The first act was sold-out by Ha Won confronting him about previous' mother's death. This was a show of power and boldness (Ha Won had it in him from the start... I'm just amazed at how powerful he is and rich). In Wook in his recital at the near end proved that he's a gifted pianist also. He was able to channel all his frustrations and regrets in his craft and was awarded by applause from the people from the second act.
14. When Seo Woo went home to her hometown near Misiryeong, she played the recording of Ha Won's mediocre recital as a tribute to her dead parents. When Ha Won went home in Norway to visit his old home, he played Seo Woo's average performance in the piano as an homage to his dead mother. Both are orphans.
15. When Ha Won told Ji Soo to call, Ji Soo did not call or even plan to call. When Ha Won told Seo Woo to call when she sorts herself out, she called him. =)
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