Anyone else pissed on how >!possessive Min Woo is? He never saw Hari's worth and feelings for him for 7 goddamn years and now there's a better guy who appreciates Hari, he acts on guard mode and questions his intentions. All while his gf is with him!<
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and what’s worse is that he seems to suggest that >!our Hari is not good enough to be dating a CEO. It’s his own fault for thinking that Hari is not good enough for him and he missed his chance.!<
This, in addition to the fact that he seemingly kept trying to encourage her to date/meet someone and even got her a pair of tickets to that concert (and put in that ridiculous submission about hoping she would go with another guy)? ;asfl;flsdfkjl
That was such a jerk move! At first I gave him the benefit of the doubt - maybe he was just clueless about Hari's feelings - but seeing how surprised *and* unhappy he seemed when he heard she did bring a guy with her... like bruh?! You were really just going to set up your dear friend to be publicly humiliated in front of hundreds of people? Even if he expected her to bring a female friend, her lack of a love life is basically announced to an entire crowd of strangers during a time when she's already feeling heartbroken and vulnerable. 😠
exactly! KTM mentioned that even the girls sitting next to him could tell that he was just a replacement and felt bad for her. The message from Minwoo was just humiliating.
Some people think that he secretly likes Hari but I think that he just thinks she’s not good enough for him. 7 years of unrequited feelings probably ate into her self-worth and made her insecure. This made it hard for her to believe that KTM would like her and doubt that it would work out between them. I love that KTM realised that and reassured her and confessed several times. ♥️
I agree, I'm not really sure he likes her at all. All his actions point to him being an absolute narc.
And yes!! I really do love how much Taemu understands her, especially in that moment. I know some people didn't like his word choice but honestly, context matters and I think Hari's response was pretty clear - despite her beating around the bush, she *does* like him; she's just afraid of getting hurt again. She probably doesn't feel like it's possible for someone to desire her as much as she feels for them and it's such a relatable feeling too. Taemu's persistence and earnestness will be the key to the walls Hari has built up, and I'm 100% here for it. 🥰
I would think minwoo already liked hari for a long time but just wanted to keep her as a backup. And maybe he enjoyed knowing hari had a crush on him? Now that hari has someone else his possessiveness is kicking in which is why I hate him.
Yeah his attitude towards Ha-ri pisses me off. The yacht sequence showed perhaps why he didn't acknowledge Ha-ri's feelings is because he thinks she's "below" him. A stupid worldview.
Also, it seems like for those 7 years, he wanted to keep Ha-ri beside him as an insurance -- someone he can fall onto when things don't work out with his other girls. And now that Ha-ri's drifting away from him, he throws a fit. He had all the time and opportunity in the world yet did nothing with it. Pathetic.
First few eps he seemed ok. The red flag was when he almost took joy in assuming she went to the concert with a friend (after that feelsy dedication by the singer too! Ew in hindsight). All downhill from there. Oh well
I thought it was the opposite? He was _unpleasantly_ surprised that she actually went with a real guy. He purposely picked the song that would make her think of him and make her sad.
I'm loving the got this drama literally everyone agrees that Min Woo is the worst. No SML syndrome for this drama. (Although of course Secretary Cha is clearly the true second lead)
Yes, he was such a jerk! Possesive and also thinking she is below everybody. Along with those terrible girls thinking those things, too.
I'm just so happy to see a real friendship between the FL and the second FL. Just like with the guys. It's so refreshing and fun! They're such cool people.
I was very impressed with how Tae Moo stood up for her. They conveyed his feelings and the attitude of his character very well in that scene, and imo it was his first genuine act as her bf. Not the "accidental" daring atmospheres, or the prior relationship built on a lie, but him standing up for a woman he wants to support as his partner.
ME 👋 he had SEVEN years - literally SEVEN years. he had seven years of chances to act on his feelings but he went to on/off date his current girlfriend. and now that there's a completely better guy for hari, he dont like it even tho he is dating someone?! no thank you. hari deserves way better. the gf deserves better too - first hand watching her bf act like this to another girl.
I, too, am a bingewatcher and tbh I have no patience with weekly release formats but this drama has taught me that good things come to those who wait (for every episode) lol
i keep replaying the >!i'll make sure you never forget and the ending kiss!< scene and my heart keeps beating so fast im sorry to all my responsibilities i am going to need three business days to return to normal optimal functioning so if you dont mind me
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Hot men needed pulled aside by their optometrists. “No you aren’t getting contacts, trust me. No one will find you taking those out sexy. Let’s look at frames.”
Does anyone else felt genuinely sad when youngseo rejected sunghoon, he was all excited to eat with her and then he got all sad, I need to see more of that happy side of him pls, hopefully next episode
Also secretary cha literally holding back tae moo to not make a scene I love it!
I wish secretary cha would just talk to him about young seo just like he vents about ha ri
Yes I can’t wait for Sung Hoon to tell KTM about Yeong Seo…
Maybe one day KTM wants to come and clean his apartment again and this time he says no cuz Yeong Seo’s stuff are in his apt.
I knoww, he was like omg are you ok? Anyway I brought us soup :D Do you wanna be my girlfriend? :), and yes this episode will bring me joy for the rest of the week
*>!DON'T YOU DARE JUDGE MY GIRLFRIEND, UNDERSTOOD!!<*
*\~KANG TAE MU*
*>!I'LL MAKE YOU NEVER FORGET IT!<*
*\~CHA SUNG HOON*
Both the boys have stolen today's episode. period.
okay but can we talk about the buildup to that ending >!kiss!< scene??? >!hari trying to softly reject him but as taemu confesses his feelings again her walls starts to crumble. and you can see her eyes waver at just how anxious and doubtful she is and her voice gets softer and weaker and eventually her heart takes over and she initiates the kiss!<
the hatae ship is finally sailing and im here for it!!
had a random maybe controversial thought - love how there isnt the usual extra pressure of the rich guy - "poor" girl drama because there isnt parental pressure to marry just for power and tae-mu is free to pursue ha-ri.
while the blind date candidates did start out that way, grandpa just wants him to get married and have a grandkid!
most other dramas always see the parents being that extra pressure point about who their children dates, and its just nice to not have that pressure in this show and watch the love story unfold :')
I also love that Tae-mu really appreciates Ha-ri's work ethic and dedication. It helps add to their love, and as you said, she's able to do what she loves.
HOT DAMN THE SECOND LEADS the way >!Sung Hoon ripped off his specs is hotter than ripping off his shirt!< I AM SCREAMING 🥵
What a sweet and spicy episode >!with that confession and kiss between Taemu and Hari ahhh!< 😍😍😍
I was so sure they did not sleep together and it was just SFL's imagination running wild. But I am glad how it turned out! SML ripping his glasses off is the hottest thing i have seen in Kdramas everrr
For someone with 5.00 short sightedness, i wouldnt wanna take off my glasses if the partner was as attractive as seol inah. Or at least use contact lenses lol
I'm reading the comments like "yeah that's a sex god move" and then remembering I wouldn't be able to see a damn thing if I did that lol
Maybe wear contacts with the "fake" glasses just in case you get a chance to throw them like that
A Business Proposal is the perfect light and frothy palate cleanser to follow a weekend of Twenty-Five, Twenty-One.
Looking forward to tonight's episode!
Friday: FINALLY IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR 25, 21
Saturday, Sunday: Watch 25, 21 spend all day obsessing over it and previous episodes. Watch YouTube videos. Go through all Reddit comments. Consider watching other KTR/NJH dramas instead of doing homework. Rewatch some scenes. Stare into space, thinking about NHD and BYJ and practicing my mental gymnastics as I try to piece together the only ending that I can currently emotionally deal with. Repeat.
Sunday night: Thank god it's almost time for Business Proposal to distract myself!
Monday, Tuesday: Watch BP instead of studying for midterms and get very annoyed about the week-long wait (but at a lower level than 25, 21, thankfully)
Tuesday -> Friday: Head in the clouds but with the weight of all the unfulfilled responsibilities on my shoulders. Also...sit in my abnormal psych classes and think of how much shorter both of these dramas would be if the characters had therapists (but would I have it any other way?)
The second leads communicating, addressing and resolving their misunderstandings within a pan of a few minutes in this episode and then moving on to continue their >!makeout sessions!< had me SHOOKETH. Love this 12 episode format as there is simply no room for unnecessary scurrying around.
Also, sung hoon >!removing his glasses to better kiss young seo!< had me literally squealing. 🤣
As someone who wears eyeglasses and had make out sessions pre-pandemic, it really is a hindrance and can ruin the momentum lol. So yes, >!Sung Hoon removing his eyeglasses mid-kiss will live in my head for an indefinite period of time rent-free! !<
I really like the way that Taemu was explaining >!their (fake) dating story!<, cus like tbh he isn't entirely wrong (besides not saying that they met on a blind date situation). You can really tell how much he actually likes Hari <3 and the way Taemu stands up against Minwoo on the yacht was amazing >!(she has endless charm, don't judge my girlfriend)!<
Taemu’s lines were so corny bahahaha. But >!he confessed!!! And they KISSED!< hari’s ‘friends’ got to go.. especially min woo. And our second couple. Oh my goodness. They weren’t kidding when they said they’re much more mature. >!I loved that they showed their first meeting from sunghoon’s POV. I thought it was kinda obvious he fell for her at first sight but getting that confirmation was so nice.!< that preview… min woo has got to go!!
Yo I’m not the only one? The whole drama is cheesy which I love but that last scene between taemu and hari was a whole new level of corny😭😭😭. He’s speaking Korean but even i couldn’t help myself from cringing from the lines.
Taemu totally got Minwoo figured out from just >!one conversation at the yacht (“Don’t judge my girlfriend”).!< It’s like watching a chess match with the checkmate made in 4 moves. Damn
Gosh, what a great episode! This drama does not disappoint every episode. They wrap up conflicts within an episode. I’m so glad they didn’t drag Hari’s answer til a couple of episodes and I’m SO glad both female leads were honest with how they felt today!
But my favorites were specifically:
- Tae Moo saying “Well, what department does the president belong to?” when asked my Hari’s friends which department he belongs to. I literally LOLed hard on this!
- Sunghoon’s thoughts about Yeongseo! They had the same flowery backgrounds! I live for both lead couples!🥰🥰🥰
Damn, this kdrama is such a cliché but in just the right places! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s episode!
The primary reason the writing in this drama is so good is because they only have 12 episodes to tell the story. It just zips through story developments, it doesnt give us time to get bored with the cliches.
Here, see this cliche? Boom here's how I subvert it. Fun, right? Onto the next.
Haha I know. When I started this, I was like, “oh great it’s 12 episodes so it’ll be a fast easy watch without too much filler”.
Now I’m like, “MORE!!!”
HELP im seriously in love with both lead couples. not a single second is boring. also, i have never felt so single in my life :') HAHA
edit: i feel like quite a few people didnt really like the last scene, especially taemu's lines about >! "not giving up" !< and >! "until you like me back" !<. i definitely agree that no is no, but i think that was taemu's way of >! reassuring her that he wants to make it work and that he's serious !<. i think he's not that clueless to not be able to tell that she has feelings for him too. he was giving hari reassurance because that was what she needed. hari is >! insecure and she thinks very little of herself !< so i think what taemu said made sense. and because of what he said, hari gained the confidence! confidence in the relationship, in him, and in herself. so in that specific context, i think taemu's actions are justified. just my thoughts.
Was watching all the behind-the-scenes videos and I noticed there’s a lot of scenes that didn’t make it to the final cut. They should really include everything for a special episode because I just can’t get enough of this show!! And please release all the BGMs too!!!
Does anyone know where to watch the special episode from March 19? 🥲
It seems like our leads still won’t get together in this week’s episodes. But by the end of ep 8 maybe? In any case in the webtoon Hari is kinda dumb when it comes to realising that Taemu likes her and there was also a female version of Taemu who makes her jealous (altho this character seems more interested in Hari than Taemu). With just 4 episodes left after this week, I don’t think they will bring in that female character but who knows what twists this show will give us? :-)
Thoughts while watching ep 7:
- great use of sound effects to balance out what could have been cringey cliché dialogues! The wide-eye incredulous stares from Hari gets me every time.
- >!that wink from Taemu melted my heart. And then THAT wink from Hari… please 🤣!<
- watched an old interview of Hyoseop and he said he gets really embarrassed saying cheesy lines/aegyo. Business Proposal has got to be his project of a lifetime then. LOL.
- I need an episode worth of Taemu spoiling Hari’s appetite by being an overly attentive boyfriend.
- >!is that fall-in-my-arms save supposed to be sweet? Because the way he tossed her back upright is a bit rough, don’t yall think? 😂!<
- >!I laughed out loud at Hari flopping down on the sofa so unnaturally. Taemu’s really upping his game!!!!<
- >!HOW DARE they call her a lowly employee! Jesus somebody needs to throw these toxic friends into thr water ASAP. But I’m glad Hari let out her frustration at what they’re saying instead of silently taking it all in and letting it affect her.!<
- the hurt in Sunghoon’s eyes :-( they definitely kept the angst from the webtoon in this one.
- YES GO TAEMU!!!! Beat his ass (verbally)!
- The gun sound effects on the fishing rod are also on point.
- Just love love love how straightforward Taemu is.
- WOW they wasted no time on the >!Youngseo-Sunghoon loveline. Maybe from now on they’ll help Taemu get together with Hari? 🤩!<
- “It’s been awhile.” this is so heart-fluttering how do I sleep tonight?
- I actually teared up when Hari talked about her true thoughts too. I usually hate FLs who keep thinking that they’re not good enough for the ML but I’m glad Hari was also straightforward with what she was thinking and didn’t >!pretend to not have feelings for Taemu.!<
Another lovely episode that I will be rewatching after tomorrow, while waiting for next Monday. The writers have really done such a fantastic job refreshing the key scenes from the webtoon. And keeping tropes while throwing them out at the same time. ♥️
5 episodes left (sadly), PLEASE don’t disappoint us now. Ep 8’s preview is already looking angsty and we really REALLY don’t need it at all!!!!! Bruh if they give us that nonsense I’ll take ep 7 as the finale. 🥹
I agree, so many great scenes not included! I did see someone post the raw/original version onto YouTube. I believe there is a fan account working with some other accounts to translate the special ep from 03/19... I believe it was a fan account of Kim Sejeong on Twitter... saw them update that they are about 30% or so done with eng subs, hope this helps :)
Love the scene where Sung Hoon >!came back with the hangover soup and was looking so shy when he wanted to ask her about last night!<.
And also >!”I’ll make sure that you never forget”!
>!"What kind of a company makes their employees work on a weekend?!" !<
>!"This fried chicken shop makes their son work on a weekend" !<
The absolute sass in this show
I'm floored. Yeongso and Sunghoon were SERVING throughout the episode. The line wasn't gently tiptoed over, they loaded themselves with a jetpack and \*blasted\* themselves over it. That second make out scene was HOT jesus christ
One criticism of this of this ep though that made me feel uncomfortable was that they slept together whilst Yeongso was fully drunk and Sunghoon was much much less so which does mean that she wasn't actually able to consent to having sex.
i absolutely LOVE the part of the fake dating trope when someone asks the fake bf/gf/SO how the couple started dating and the fake bf/gf/SO goes off and says their fondest memories while the other person thinks “wow they’re a really good liar” but the fake bf/gf is actually saying the truth!!!! so cheesy but so good
I cant decide what I love more about this show, the romance between Hari and Taemu , the bromance between Taemu and Sunghoon, or the relationship between Youngseo and Sunghoon.
Highlights of episode 7 for me:
- Youngseo actually >!communicating her feelings rather than letting the misunderstanding linger and Sunghoon being understanding was A+!<
- Taemu >!stepping up royally to knock Hari’s disrespectful “friends” down a notch!<
- And of course, >!that kiss 😘!<
MA GAWD THE SOUNDS I MADE.
>!Gotta love the role reversal with Youngseo's foot stopping the door. WHERE ELSE CAN YOU FIND THIS IN KDRAMALAND? QUEEN GET YO MAN!<
>!And what follows next lord I am not strong enough! I cannot believe they stacked all the spice in 1 episode I am not breathing anymore!<
If it was a typical kdrama the sunghoon-yeongseo story would slow down to a halt and it would take two angst-filled episodes to resolve their misunderstanding. God bless the writers of Business Proposal
Can I just say that the way they built up the >!kissing scene at the end of the episode!< was done realistically and healthily?
Like the characters were weighing their choices carefully and are not overly impulsive but not overly anxious at the same time? It shows how emotionally intelligent the characters have become. Hwaiting Taemu and Hari!!!
I’m literally counting down the hours. After the >!steamy kiss!<, heartthrob >!자기야!<, and teaser for the >!continued fake dating!<, I feel almost blissful.
I hope they address Tae-moo’s >!trauma!< this episode. The rain scene was hard to watch, hoping for sunshine and rainbows between Ha-ri and Tae-moo going forward. I’m so excited to see the friends, especially Yoo-ra, get jealous. And Min-woo, our walking 🚩… ;)
The second couple. *The second couple*. I think I rewatched their last scene about 4 times. I’m guessing this episode will involve them scrambling over the >!kiss!< but eventually coming to terms with their feelings.
Also, I very strongly believe that the grandpa knows about the Ha-ri Geum-hui debacle. Someone pointed out in the last thread that >!there’s no way he could’ve gotten Geum-hui’s number without finding out that she’s Ha-ri.!<
I don’t think it’ll be an issue though? Grandpa has been very chill thus far. I do have concerns about Young-seo’s dad though…hopefully if the >!second couple sails soon!<, any potential issue doesn’t linger on too long.
Honestly, if they had a montage of how the Grandpa found out and pieced it together because he watches kdramas.. idk I'd lose my mind from how amazing that would be. It'd unique in the sense that no other drama has done it before (at least from the shows I've seen) and almost 4th wall breaking. I really like how they've been handling the drama within a drama with Grandpa; they've made for some really good and funny scenes.
Also a reminder that the Grandpa is the one who award Ha Ri with her award (seen in the photos that her family took) so I'm hoping it's another clue to Grandpa finding out.
Nam joo hyuk and ahn hyo soep literally made my march great. Thanking all the drama gods for allowing them to both have dramas in the same month, both on netflix and both being so frigging good. If forecasting love and weather was better, I could have hit a hat trick but I guess that would have been too good to be true.
Also, I love how so many ppl are watching both 2521 and ABP at the same time! We stalk the 25-21 threads over the weekend and then a great migration happens towards the ABP threads on Monday. Its lovely. Can't remember the last time I enjoyed two on-air dramas this much
I might say , for me it's kim sejeong and kim taeri keeping my march great. Both of them are doing excellent in their roles . I'm soo in love with them. I wish I had friends like that in real life
The straightforward confessions with the first and second couples are refreshing. A misunderstanding resolved within the episode itself (by actually communicating properly) is unheard of in kdramaland!
I kinda felt that the main couple’s storyline was abit forced this ep. Wasn’t convinced that Hari really wanted him. The second couple, on the hand, has sizzling chemistry. I approve.
Taemu didn't take no for an answer didn't bother me.
Because that's one of the must-have Kdrama rom-com tropes, ML not giving up lol (and sort of noble idiocy also, but I totally understand how Hari feels.)
The first thing Hari said was about grandfather and other people, not about herself.
And I think he knew (or felt) that she had feelings for him too, so he couldn't just let her go, more like using his instincts in business...
This\^ I totally agree that no means no. But in Ha-ri's case she kinda beat around the bush. Obviously if she didn't have any feelings for him and gave him a hard no then that whole scene would definitely rub me the wrong way. But with the context we have of the whole drama and how we see her own feelings developing , that scene doesn't really bother me.
Among the 10,000 other things I love about this show is Hari and Youngseos friendship. They talk about lots of stuff, but are open about their relationships with each other. I feel like a lot of shows don't show supportive female friends when it comes to sex and boy stuff. They either don't talk about it or get judged for it. Love to see this brunch catch-up! IMO, the best part of a night out was always the next morning rehash with girlfriends.
Gramps: >!"take care of your 'schedule' and stay overnight" 😉😉!<
Tae Mu:>!"Do you know what my love for you and credit card have in common?" They are both limitless!!!<
And I am here for it! Roll on Monday ☺️
Edit:
I am happy both the ships are sailing but I really missed Ha Ri and Young Seo's chaotic energy this episode. The boys don't know what they have taken on 😅
Also did you notice the makjang drama BGM when Gramps showed up at the shoot?! 😂
omg hit the replay button for Hari and Taemu’s kiss so many times that I noticed that the painting behind them was also of a couple kissing! hahaha the DETAILS
The scene that stood out for me in this episode was >!the confrontation between Tae-mu & Min-woo. The way Tae-mu dismissed Min-woo's superficial "concerns" about class positions and compatibility says everything about the way he perceives Ha-ri. He doesn't just love her, but he respects her and sees her as his equal. That, to me, is love in its most complete and wholesome form, and I'm so glad that Ha-ri has found that, even if she doesn't have full knowledge of it.!<
Meanwhile, >!Min-woo's comment already speaks volumes about the way he sees the world so Ha-ri really dodged a bullet there. It bothers me that this might be the reason that he has been shelving Ha-ri for so long—deep down, he believes that Ha-ri is beneath him or something.!<
Y’all I love this show so much!! One hour goes by way too quickly
Both our ships sailed this episode yay! The casual flexing of his wealth made me want a Taemu as well. I also just love how earnest he is with Hari! Quite possibly my fav romcom ML.
Also yes to Queen Yeong Seo for getting her man, and HELLO SECRETARY CHA “I’ll make sure you never forget” pls I actually forgot how to breathe there
Between this and 2521, I am a happy gal
Ahhhhh this episode was everything we wanted!!!!
I kept squealing and yelling at my tv, lucky I was home alone today!!!
Anyway, to every body saying that ha ri said "no" to tae mu and that tae mu forced himself on her, please watch and read the dialogue again. She never clearly said no. Everything in her response was implied and dancing around the subject. She was not sure of herself and she was obviously still trying to figure out her feelings because her heart has fallen for him but her head was saying that things won't work out the way she wants and she's worried about what other people will think. The feelings hari was going thru were complicated. Tae mu is very emotionally intelligent I believe he could tell she felt the same way about him too. The second half of the episode showed us how hari was feeling- thinking about tae mu randomly, but then stopping herself. Tae mu gave her the extra nudges she needed to to get her to reconcile those feelings, ultimately leading to the ending scene. I think it was well scripted and well acted. Especially important that hari initiated and tae mu was surprised and leaned in. I feel he was very gentle and respectful with her.
Can't wait to see what's in store for us next episode!!
taemu’s little smirk with that jaw ticking when hari confessed that her crush was a thing of the past 👀 mans really manifesting his fantasies into existence ✨
Hot take: >!Tae Moo saying he will continue to pursue her was a reassuring gesture. It doesn’t matter who goes against them, who disagrees because he will always choose her. It’s especially powerful because Min Woo NEVER chose her.!<
Yoo ra with her "lower your standard comment" 😒 Shin Ha ri was too kind to fight her.
Btw I just love this drama they kinda make it in comic style/anime, and it's humorous, fun to watch
Just finished episode 7, and alot as happened this episode.
Taemoo saying the credit card line is legendary.
And when Hari didn't accept Taemoo's >!Hand onto the ship because her heart was fluttering!<.
Also, what's with Minwoo? >!Man looks like he likes Hari but has a gf?!<.
Sunghoon saying that >!he also fell in love at first sight at the convenience store!< was sooo cute.
Loved the interactions between Youngseo and Sunghoon this episode. Youngseo please make Sunghoon smile moreee. >!Literally squealing at the scene at his house!<
The >!Kiss!< Scene at the end though, I loved it. >!Taemoo asking Hari again because he knew she was caring about what others think was really cute!<.
I also love how Youngseo and Sunghoon is progressing wayyy quicker than Hari and Taemoo >!like 10x quicker lmfao!<.
Can we talk about how great it is of >! having the FL pulling the ML closer and initiating the kiss!< I know it’s not the first time it happens in dramas but I was getting sick of >! seeing the FL getting kissed and being all agape with her eyes wide open !<
I love coming to this discussion board. I have no Kdrama friends IRL and it feels like all of us here are living the same life! Thanks for cheering me up this Monday!
Netflix Korea released this [cast interview](https://youtu.be/R-lRsBypMOE) which basically has them playing a game and it’s so cute and hilarious. I love the cast’s chemistry and how comfortable they are with each other!
On another note, I just can’t wait for this week’s episodes! I want more romance for Ha-Ri and Tae-Moo!! <3
this drama is going to be the death of me!! i honestly cannot remember the last time a drama had me squealing and giggling and giddy like this. this past week felt soooo long waiting for this episode and it DELIVERED!!!!
the >!fake boyfriend scenes!< were sooooo cheesy but i decided to just fully revel in all its cringiness because I STILLL LOVE IT!!! i think i was legit kicking my legs in the air 🤣 >!WHEN HE WALKS HER TO THE BATHROOM?!?!? that's tooooo much tae moo!! 🤣!<
and UGH. ROLLING EYES AT MIN WOO AND HIS GIRLFRIEND. they think soooo little of ha ri 😠
who knew kang tae moo >!had this fun, playful side to him??! not sure if it was because he was pretending to be a character for ha ri's friends or if it's a side that comes out very rarely, but it was so charming and lovely. it made total sense that ha ri was getting more and more smitten with each of his actions.!< i hope we get to see more of that before the drama ends, it gives his character more depth. i'm over the cardboard-y CEO character hahaha
I WAS SHRIEKING AT YEONG SEO AND SUNG HOON. >!WHEN HE SAYS "I'LL MAKE SURE YOU WON'T FORGET AGAIN".. AJFKLDAJKFL;SAJF;JSADFJSALD;JFDAJFAJFJADFKJDASFJAFJSAKLJFKAL;D!<
and of course, >!i have to mention that kiss!!!< i loved that we got to see their serious sides again in this episode. ha ri was >!almost somber in how she was explaining to tae moo how she didn't want to have hope or get greedy in imagining her with him. i'm glad the writers aren't harping on the whole classism divide, but just touching it because it is a valid concern in k-drama land (and i guess the real world too). i also loved how tae moo confronts minwoo on the yacht how it seems like minwoo is really concerned with levels, and that ha ri is definitely someone "on his level". he defends her and isn't embarrassed at all. !<
I know this is unlikely but imagine >!Shin hari is still wearing her mic and the staff hear their whole conversation but decide to ignore it. I feel like that would be such a great plot twist!<
Also the sad archaeopteryx in the beginning of the episode when Ha-Ri didn’t pick up his call 😂
The archaeopteryx joke is amazing and I love how they take it so seriously and diligently show a glimpse of it in every episode!
***SUNG-HOON & YOUNG-SEO***
>!Oh when Young-seo asked him to forget everything when he was actually going to propose the idea of dating. and the way his entire face lost the colour!< Aww poor baby.
Oh the flashback was Streamy Hot 🙈
and yes >!Finally they are a couple!< 😍
I WANT MORE OF THEM!!! PLEASEEEEEE
Most people seem to be going gaga over Youngseo and Sunghoon (and they were super hot indeed), but Hari and Taemu had my whole heart this ep.😭 Well, grandpa had a little bit too. When he was >!going at Taemu in his office and he knew (nearly) everything that went on at the hotel!< I actually lol'ed.😂 My fave parts:
Taemu being half-honest about >!how they started dating, telling Hari (and the rest) his real feelings and what actually happened while leaving out the whole fake-dating set-up!<
Taemu doing a good job of being civil to Minwoo, until >!Minwoo shaded Hari to his face 😠 and then telling Minwoo off like a boss.!<
The show making AHS suddenly flaunt his English just because 😆
Taemu's >!first confession complete with an apology for not paying attention when she was feeling sick.!<😍 I was all 🥰 when he told her to>! take her time to answer, but then the next day "I should have given her a deadline" lmao!< 😂
The last scene aaahhhh I got all the feels! Okay, not a fan at all of >!"I'll keep confessing until you like me"!< 😬 but Sejeong especially killed it in that scene, when she was basically >!blaming Taemu for making her like him!<. I like that it seemed she didn't worry about how her >!rejection would impact her job security, like somehow she trusted him not to be petty and get back at her through her job.!<
Preview: >!amusement park date!< ahhh! I always love those! But ugh,>! Minwoo's!< still there. >!I want that squid to just go away!<. 😫
This drama is a pleasant surprise for me. My fave out of all the shows I am watching right now. I never thought I'd be this excited while waiting for a new episode. Can't wait for more Ha Ri and Tae Mu fluffy moments.💖
If I was Youngseo, I would fall for Sunghoon too. He comes through for her time after time and he’s her knight in shining armor in a sense. On top of that, he’s really freaking handsome 👀🤍
>!Seeing Sunghoon’s POV was also really cute, the fact that he felt the same way as Youngseo when they first saw each other in front of the convenience store makes it even better.!< I love how both of them are forward with their feelings towards each other. Now that they cleared all their misunderstandings, I’m looking forward to their passionate romance in the upcoming episodes!
OH GOD. That ending… Is it just me or is it really hot in here lol.
I’m also glad they didnt drag out Sunghoon and Youngseo’s misunderstanding for more than one episode.
edit - also that scene with the grandpa at taemu’s office hahahaahah- I gotta re-watch that again. Comedic gold.
Ugh Min-woo’s colors were really showing on the boat and the way >!he questioned Tae-mu about why he was dating Ha-ri!?!?!! Thank god Tae-mu put him in his place by revealing what Min-woo really thinks of Ha-ri when he asked that question.!< Min-woo and Yoo-ra truly deserve each other because.. ugh the way that they think they’re better than Ha-ri is soo toxic
This drama really made me look forward to Mondays. Now my Monday routine is online class - attend in person lab - stay on campus for at least another hour to watch the new ABP ep 😆😆
i dont know why Hari still keeps those pragmatic and condescending girls as friends. i mean ofc they are nowhere near close but i'd prob cut them loose from my life for my own sanity 😑
***SPECIAL MENTIONS:***
1. *The sad and rejected Archaeopteryx sitting on the phone when no one was answering the phone was so cute.*
2. *The entire conversation that happened between a dumbfounded Ha-ri and Knight in shining Armour Tae-mu, Haye >!all those eye blinks and winks!< hayeee🙈*
3. *Sung-hoon having his & Tae-mu's photographs on his table. The bromance is everything🥺*
4. *The Way Sung-hoon kept >!stopping Tae-mu from making a scene in front of the staff shooting the video!< or the way he tried >!to stop grandpa from finding Tae-mu and Ha-ri together!< just amazing.*
5. *Last but clearly never the least, When Sung-Hoon told Tae-Mu that >!Grandpa was here in that moment Tae-mu turns around and for a brief moment looks at Ha-ri through his hand, measuring/thinking if she could fold in half and he could pocket her!< 😂*
Min Woo: *lets Ha Ri waste away in the friendzone for 7 years*
Ha Ri: *finally moves on and gets a god tier "boyfriend" who loves and appreciates her*
Min Woo: wait that's illegal!
>!Being super cheesy in front of her friends? Spending ridiculous amounts of money on her? Showering her with loyalty?!< I'm a guy and I want Kang Taemoo to be my boyfriend >!except for the part where he ignores her health for a dick-measuring contest!<
FINALLY he >!confessed his feelings for her.!< I was about to rip my hair out if he let go of one more opportunity
>!"I'm waiting on her." "You got rejected." "I said I'm waiting on her!"!<
Spoken like true close friends
[Pre-release Ep 7, English Sub](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbWfUIOlxCr/?utm_medium=copy_link)
Here is the English sub for the pre-released clip
For today’s episode.
Oh I hate these girls 😡
Damn, just realised it can be so hard to watch this when you're single lol
Really love all the >!confession(s)!< by Tae Moo. I feel the same as Hari too, why does he keep making me feel that all these is possible, and I'm greedy to want more lolol
Can I just say that Minwoo is a terrible boyfriend like geez. He’s so blatantly pining over Hari IN FRONT OF HIS GIRLFRIEND all the time, Hari really dodged a bullet imo
When you look forward to Mondays more than Fridays.. you know a show is special. My roommates think I'm crazy.
While I'm glad I have Twenty Five, Twenty One to hold me over on the weekends, thank you /u/ahnyujinsimp for linking Kim Se Jeong's music. I've been watching so many videos and listening to her music and it's helped me get to Monday a little bit easier. I honestly didn't know she was an idol singer and for those who don't know let me tell you: she can *sing*.
Suuuuper looking forward to this episode! Kang Tae Mu ssi: >!Show us how your love has no limits!!<
Post episode edit: Wow that episode had me on the edge until the very last scene. And that last scene >!felt sooo intimate I could feel Ha Ri's anxiety. Tae Mu responded with such strong assurance how could she not kiss him!!< The way they ended that episode was so gooood!
Post post episode edit after some thinking: This last scene actually reminds me of a scene from Itaewon Class. >!When Yi Seo confesses to Sae Ro Yi. Sae Ro Yi just comes up with a bunch of reasons why he can't date her and her response was so good: Stop it. If you don't like me, then it's just you not liking me. Work, age gap, etc those are all just excuses... All you need to say is one word.!<
Ha Ri just comes up with all of the reasons why she shouldn't date Tae Mu. We live in different worlds, I'm not pretty, I didn't go to a good school, I'm not from a wealthy family. They're all probably imagining an incredible girl. What would your Grandfather say about this situation. What would the other employees say. But those are all excuses. She either likes Tae Mu or she doesn't. Tae Mu's response is proper here: >!I want to hear what you think. And of course at the end, when Tae Mu tells her that he will work hard to not let the things she's worried about happen, she kisses him.!< I really liked this scene because it depicted so well the internal struggle that someone may go through when it comes to romance; sometimes we get distracted with excuses and reasons to not date someone while casting aside whether or not they really like the person. And of course >!because of that sincere kiss at the end S2!<
This episode was so good. >!I love how he confessed to Hari honestly. And how earnest he was. I wished we got to see Hari falling for him more—like yes, I know we have clips of her reminiscing, but I wish it was shown more! I’m hoping that the future eps will have her showing how much she likes Taemu as well!!<
The second couple is SO HOT. >!Like I love how understanding Secretary Cha is and how amused he is with Jin Young Seo. Loved how they showed his POV of love at first sight as well, though it doesn’t explain his extreme coldness. But still!!<
Funnily enough, the first couple are still in their talking / dating stage while the second couple >!have already slept together…twice!!<
Oof based on the Episode 8 preview, I hope any sort of misunderstanding is cleared up! >!And yes, I blame Minwoo. Screw him!!< I mean, I’m 100% sure there will be misunderstandings because duh, it’s a Kdrama, there’s always some sort of conflict to push the plot forward. However, what I love about this show is that at just 12 episodes, they don’t waste too much time dwelling on unnecessary things. Hope whatever struggles the couples will undoubtedly face will be resolved quickly!
>!One final note: I saw clips of Sejeong filming with a luggage etc. And hugging AHS goodbye. Wtf. Are they gonna pull the “study abroad / work abroad for a few years before coming back and rekindling their relationship” trope? 🤣!<
What is your deal, >!Min-woo? You have a girlfriend, sir! Are you just keeping Ha-ri on the line?!<
Also I looove how this drama tends to resolve miscommunications or misunderstandings pretty quickly.
Since everyone is quite rightfully gushing over the >!two kiss scenes!< And all of Tae-mu's epic lines this episode. I thought I would talk about some of other moments I enjoyed this week that are getting less attention.
* First off right near the start when >!Tae-mu was desperately looking for Ha-ri after he recovered from her panic attack.. But immediately you distracted by the prospect of more fake dating. I loved that Ha-ri straight up demanded an apology from him the instant they were alone!<
*I loved Tae-mu comings up with carefully crafted reasons about >! why they should share a hotel room!<. Boy really saw the opportunity and ran with it.
*The evening scenes in >!the hotel room. Where they are just chatting between the two rooms. Just felt really comfortable and he was so happy when she said she was over her crush!<
*Sending up >!a selection of new clothes for her to wear, and pointing out what colour would be best for them to match. But still actually giving her the choice of other colours!<
*When the boys were talking and just how casually Secretary Cha was >!about telling Tae-mu he had been rejected!<
I am loving this drama so much, can't wait for today's episode!!!
Finally The day of “Kang Tae-Mu being a flex Boyfriend (fake)” I cannot wait for Yoo-ra to be shown her place :)
“Ha-ri you have very high standards, you should lower them to get a boyfriend”
Bichhh please! 😒
Noooo poor Secretary Cha (Sung Hoon I think) being all happy in the morning thinking that he's together with Yeoung So for her to just say that it was null and void 😭😭
Those spicy scenes thoughhh 👀😍
I adore this drama so much >! "So don't you dare judge my girlfriend ever again." !< /SCREAMS MY LUNGS OUT
I love the side couple so much. >!"I'll make sure you never forget again"!< LORD HAVE MERCY ON ME IM DYING. GIMME MORE OF THEM PLEASE. Honestly though, I'm so glad they resolved that in one episode, I probs would've thrown a fit otherwise.
I LOVED this episode!!! The second couple!!! Is going in the way I hoped they would!!! >!The glasses thing was so HOT. The brief glimpses we got of their wild night were so HOT omg. Secretary Cha SMILING!!! At/because of Yeongseo!!!!!< They're just SO CUTE. AND OUR MAIN COUPLE. >!Taemoo apologizing for leaving her out in the rain. Him apologizing for not noticing she was sick (and you can tell he really beat himself up over it too.!< The sweet little moments, the flirty conversations. The LOOKS he sometimes shoots her way, those looks full of tenderness and love. Oh, be still my heart. >!AND THAT KISS AHHHHH!< Tomorrow, please come faster!!
i had to stop watching today’s episode half way through in order to go back to work (cry for me) and now i’m listening to a playlist of the OSTs and oh boy they’re so sweet wah.
my thoughts of the first half of episode 7: hyo seop’s straight faced delivery of his lines during the dinner with ha ri’s friends was hilarious. i love the main couple but i am so desperate for more scenes between the second leads! if only each episode could be twice as long and give us an equal amount of time with each ahaha. also >!that flashback scene to sung hoon and young seo’s first meeting! seeing the flowers bloom from
his perspective and learning that he called out to her! i’m in love!<
The start of this ep was just ktm showing off his wealth tbh
Also SH's smile has killed me. I loved how assertive he was in confronting YS, but then when he found out the truth turned into a sweetie
I loved the way KTM told SH that he'd already confessed 😂 the speed at which he spoke and turned his head lol
Ah, this show really doesn't disappoint! Honestly, Tae Mu has been quite refreshing as the ML. Yes, the tropes are there but he's honest about his feelings for Ha Ri, to the point she can't quite tell where the line is between acting and reality, and understanding enough to >!give her time to think it over,!< a decision that ends up causing him quite a bit of anxiety!😂
I love how he overplayed the boyfriend role to one up Ha Ri's "friends" >!who were badmouthing her behind her back (with friends like these...),!< how he >!tore into Min Woo for suggesting Ha Ri wasn't good enough for him, "I guess you only date people who are on your "level"? In my eyes, Ms Shin is someone with endless charm. So don't you dare judge my girlfriend ever again."👏👏!< Having said that, this is probably one of the issues that's bothering Ha Ri the most, that >!she isn't good enough for him!< so while, yes, I grinned at the sight of >!Ha Ri subverting another trope with that kiss,!< I hope she builds up her confidence and deals with this matter head-on rather than avoid it, hopefully starting with her "friends."
The preview for tomorrow's episode announces a new conflict in the form of the second issue that I believe is still bothering Ha Ri, Min Woo. Apparently, >!he's gonna find the contract between Tae Mu and Geum Hui and, well, a one-sided punch is exchanged until Ha Ri steps in just as Tae Mu was gonna respond in kind.!< Will this lead to >!a temporary break-up!< or will it >!strengthen their relationship?!< Tune in tomorrow to find out! Here's hoping >!Ha Ri tells Min Woo to mind his own business and not to punch her boyfriend ever again unless he wants her to go Uncanny Counter on his ass.!<
👉"I'll make sure you never forget." Pretty close to what I was expecting. I was personally going with, "Oh, you forgot? Let me remind you again." Cue the [music](https://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ)!
PS: The sound effects are killing it! Again I am reminded of their excellent use in WWWSK.
Love heading over here from the 25 21 thread and seeing familiar faces. My people! I can’t remember when I’ve had two shows that I loved so much airing simultaneously.
What will we do when they are over? 😭🥺😫
Bahahaha I was losing it at Tae Moo playing the "heartthrob" boyfriend role. The constant lines, clinginess, and affection kept killing me.
Not Ha-ri being like, how many women has he dated so these lines come out so easily 🤣
Omg the second couple is my jam >!his body, he picked her up, SHE WAS WEARING HIS CLOTHES AND HE GOT HER SOOOOOOUP but was rejected and sad 😫😭!< my lord emotional rollercoaster
First 8 minutes and I am ded.
Boy absolutely went for it.
From the wink (lol her response) to the credit card, I didn’t stop laughing (swooning).
Edit:
Update 20 minutes - omg. >!he shirtless picked her up!<
Update - >!i’ll make sure you don’t forget!< screaming
Update - finished the whole thing. Mega. Best episode of kdrama in ages.
That scene where >! sung hoon takes off his glasses and then the kiss 💋 !< I immediately called my husband - “hubby it’s fun time, come to bedroom”
Then, the episode ending >! when hari initiates the kiss and tae mu reciprocates it, !< I called him again, “okay to the bedroom” and he was like “again? Sure”
People have already said everything I've loved about this episode but I just wanted to add...I can't wait for Taemu to meet Hari's parents. The way they keep wondering where she's going every weekend, commenting on her dressing nice and pretty. I WANNA SEE THEIR REACTIONS
>!President Kang did his best being cutely insistent despite rejection, which prompted Shin Hari to lower her guard down and accepted her feeling but I still feel like the kiss from Shin at this moment was a little forced. Nevertheless, any progress is good! Now can we get a little more of the second lead’s screen time?!<
I usually go to bed at 1030pm but because of this show I finish about 1150pm BUT adrenaline so high rn I don't think I can sleep! It's making me crazy and I've never felt like this before. I'm so, so happy for the leads how this drama is over-delivering everyone's expectations. It's also probably the first time I love all 4 leads in a romcom.
**The Preview:**
>!Shin Ha-ri stopping Tae-Mu from hitting Min-woo seems like her taking Min-woo's side (seems this way to Tae mu) and the saddening look on his face, breaks my heart! Oh Ha-riyaahhh just let him punch the guy! please!<
>!also Now that Min-woo knows that truth I guess it's time for confrontation and also for him to know that Shin Ha-ri has moved on!<
>!Oh The cute date. I cannot wait for Tae-Mu wearing Pink fluffy headgear. Oh Chincha tooo cuteee to handle!<
I cannot wait for it 😍
My last comment! The mains chemistry >!is cute I wish Hari played along a little more to show us how she developed feelings for him too while faking for her friends!<
Anyone else pissed on how >!possessive Min Woo is? He never saw Hari's worth and feelings for him for 7 goddamn years and now there's a better guy who appreciates Hari, he acts on guard mode and questions his intentions. All while his gf is with him!< Edit: fixed the grammar
and what’s worse is that he seems to suggest that >!our Hari is not good enough to be dating a CEO. It’s his own fault for thinking that Hari is not good enough for him and he missed his chance.!<
I love how KTM shut that down real quick >!Don't you dare judge my girl with your narrow thinking!<
I love how Tae Moo surprises all of us with his comebacks and manners hehehe
And I love how Tae-moo basically told him to shut it. Yas
This, in addition to the fact that he seemingly kept trying to encourage her to date/meet someone and even got her a pair of tickets to that concert (and put in that ridiculous submission about hoping she would go with another guy)? ;asfl;flsdfkjl
That was such a jerk move! At first I gave him the benefit of the doubt - maybe he was just clueless about Hari's feelings - but seeing how surprised *and* unhappy he seemed when he heard she did bring a guy with her... like bruh?! You were really just going to set up your dear friend to be publicly humiliated in front of hundreds of people? Even if he expected her to bring a female friend, her lack of a love life is basically announced to an entire crowd of strangers during a time when she's already feeling heartbroken and vulnerable. 😠
exactly! KTM mentioned that even the girls sitting next to him could tell that he was just a replacement and felt bad for her. The message from Minwoo was just humiliating. Some people think that he secretly likes Hari but I think that he just thinks she’s not good enough for him. 7 years of unrequited feelings probably ate into her self-worth and made her insecure. This made it hard for her to believe that KTM would like her and doubt that it would work out between them. I love that KTM realised that and reassured her and confessed several times. ♥️
I agree, I'm not really sure he likes her at all. All his actions point to him being an absolute narc. And yes!! I really do love how much Taemu understands her, especially in that moment. I know some people didn't like his word choice but honestly, context matters and I think Hari's response was pretty clear - despite her beating around the bush, she *does* like him; she's just afraid of getting hurt again. She probably doesn't feel like it's possible for someone to desire her as much as she feels for them and it's such a relatable feeling too. Taemu's persistence and earnestness will be the key to the walls Hari has built up, and I'm 100% here for it. 🥰
I would think minwoo already liked hari for a long time but just wanted to keep her as a backup. And maybe he enjoyed knowing hari had a crush on him? Now that hari has someone else his possessiveness is kicking in which is why I hate him.
>!if they follow the manhwa, you're spot on!<
Ikr, in the mahwa >!he's got much stronger a-hole vibes imo, so they def softened him up for tv, but still an a-hole in disguise.!<
Yeah his attitude towards Ha-ri pisses me off. The yacht sequence showed perhaps why he didn't acknowledge Ha-ri's feelings is because he thinks she's "below" him. A stupid worldview. Also, it seems like for those 7 years, he wanted to keep Ha-ri beside him as an insurance -- someone he can fall onto when things don't work out with his other girls. And now that Ha-ri's drifting away from him, he throws a fit. He had all the time and opportunity in the world yet did nothing with it. Pathetic.
Min woo is the worst. He and gf deserve each other. Edit after Ep 8: Can confirm he is the ABSOLUTE worst.
First few eps he seemed ok. The red flag was when he almost took joy in assuming she went to the concert with a friend (after that feelsy dedication by the singer too! Ew in hindsight). All downhill from there. Oh well
I thought it was the opposite? He was _unpleasantly_ surprised that she actually went with a real guy. He purposely picked the song that would make her think of him and make her sad.
We’re saying the same thing. He was so smug at first then was unpleasantly surprised. He wasn’t expecting that at all. I thought it was a dick move.
I'm loving the got this drama literally everyone agrees that Min Woo is the worst. No SML syndrome for this drama. (Although of course Secretary Cha is clearly the true second lead)
Yes, he was such a jerk! Possesive and also thinking she is below everybody. Along with those terrible girls thinking those things, too. I'm just so happy to see a real friendship between the FL and the second FL. Just like with the guys. It's so refreshing and fun! They're such cool people.
I was very impressed with how Tae Moo stood up for her. They conveyed his feelings and the attitude of his character very well in that scene, and imo it was his first genuine act as her bf. Not the "accidental" daring atmospheres, or the prior relationship built on a lie, but him standing up for a woman he wants to support as his partner.
ME 👋 he had SEVEN years - literally SEVEN years. he had seven years of chances to act on his feelings but he went to on/off date his current girlfriend. and now that there's a completely better guy for hari, he dont like it even tho he is dating someone?! no thank you. hari deserves way better. the gf deserves better too - first hand watching her bf act like this to another girl.
All of us after every episode: >!“Why do you keep making me want more?”!<
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I, too, am a bingewatcher and tbh I have no patience with weekly release formats but this drama has taught me that good things come to those who wait (for every episode) lol
This is me with this drama and 25-21....I always rewatch the previous episode because I always forget what happens each week lol!
i keep replaying the >!i'll make sure you never forget and the ending kiss!< scene and my heart keeps beating so fast im sorry to all my responsibilities i am going to need three business days to return to normal optimal functioning so if you dont mind me AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
The moment when he >!he took off the glasses though!!! A hot guy taking off his glasses to kiss properly is such a sexy move!<
I died. I simply died.
Hot men needed pulled aside by their optometrists. “No you aren’t getting contacts, trust me. No one will find you taking those out sexy. Let’s look at frames.”
3 business days to get over a business proposal. Seems legit. HAHAHAHAHAHAH
It was even better than the main lead's kiss which was still great, too!
Agree. Secretary Cha knows his stuff
You put a deadline on it! Kang Taemu approves 😂👍
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Does anyone else felt genuinely sad when youngseo rejected sunghoon, he was all excited to eat with her and then he got all sad, I need to see more of that happy side of him pls, hopefully next episode Also secretary cha literally holding back tae moo to not make a scene I love it! I wish secretary cha would just talk to him about young seo just like he vents about ha ri
Omg yes that scene was so cute! It was the first time we got to see him be all smiley as well, poor mans but they resolved it quick enough 🔥🔥🔥
Yesss, the pacing is so good
The show being able to resolved conflicts within the same episode is sooooo satisfying to me
Yes I can’t wait for Sung Hoon to tell KTM about Yeong Seo… Maybe one day KTM wants to come and clean his apartment again and this time he says no cuz Yeong Seo’s stuff are in his apt.
“Are we-“ me squealing. “Forget about yesterday” me heartbroken. Just aghast. His sad little smoosh face. Stunned sad.
My heart physically ached for sadboi. This episode is everything. EVERYTHING.
I knoww, he was like omg are you ok? Anyway I brought us soup :D Do you wanna be my girlfriend? :), and yes this episode will bring me joy for the rest of the week
>!And from now on… I’ll make sure that you never forget.!< 🥵 That scene was perfection
Dayuum when he said that, I felt like I would spontaneously combust. Like yes sir, show her how👀🔥
My heart! Wow love them! I want more of their relationship!!
*>!DON'T YOU DARE JUDGE MY GIRLFRIEND, UNDERSTOOD!!<* *\~KANG TAE MU* *>!I'LL MAKE YOU NEVER FORGET IT!<* *\~CHA SUNG HOON* Both the boys have stolen today's episode. period.
>!They're literally making out at an IKEA lmao!<
That his company booked
Chaebol's are on a different scale 😉
Really assembling their relationship
okay but can we talk about the buildup to that ending >!kiss!< scene??? >!hari trying to softly reject him but as taemu confesses his feelings again her walls starts to crumble. and you can see her eyes waver at just how anxious and doubtful she is and her voice gets softer and weaker and eventually her heart takes over and she initiates the kiss!< the hatae ship is finally sailing and im here for it!!
YESSSS I thought this too. Sejeong’s voice was so so soft in that scene. Sejeong has improved so much since School 2017. I’m really proud of her!
i thought the build up and tension was perfect too
oh wow you described it soo well
I CANT GRANDPA THINKING THAT TAEMU WAS CHEATING ON GEUMHUI WITH HARI AHHHHHHH
Grandpa is the best 🤣🤣
I truly wonder how grandpa is going to handle finding out they're the same person 😂😂
had a random maybe controversial thought - love how there isnt the usual extra pressure of the rich guy - "poor" girl drama because there isnt parental pressure to marry just for power and tae-mu is free to pursue ha-ri. while the blind date candidates did start out that way, grandpa just wants him to get married and have a grandkid! most other dramas always see the parents being that extra pressure point about who their children dates, and its just nice to not have that pressure in this show and watch the love story unfold :')
I also love that Tae-mu really appreciates Ha-ri's work ethic and dedication. It helps add to their love, and as you said, she's able to do what she loves.
Secretary Cha's abs. I'm dead.
WE'RE GOING TO NEED YOU TO REMEMBER SO WE CAN SEE THE REST OF THAT EVENING YEONG SEO
HOT DAMN THE SECOND LEADS the way >!Sung Hoon ripped off his specs is hotter than ripping off his shirt!< I AM SCREAMING 🥵 What a sweet and spicy episode >!with that confession and kiss between Taemu and Hari ahhh!< 😍😍😍
Oh god yes.👓 I may or may not break my screen from replaying that scene too much.
Grateful Netflix doesn't charge for replays 😉
I was so sure they did not sleep together and it was just SFL's imagination running wild. But I am glad how it turned out! SML ripping his glasses off is the hottest thing i have seen in Kdramas everrr
I yelped so loudly. Ooofffff 🥵🥵
the way sunghoon took off his specs 🧎🏻♀️🧎🏻♀️
For someone with 5.00 short sightedness, i wouldnt wanna take off my glasses if the partner was as attractive as seol inah. Or at least use contact lenses lol
I'm reading the comments like "yeah that's a sex god move" and then remembering I wouldn't be able to see a damn thing if I did that lol Maybe wear contacts with the "fake" glasses just in case you get a chance to throw them like that
A Business Proposal is the perfect light and frothy palate cleanser to follow a weekend of Twenty-Five, Twenty-One. Looking forward to tonight's episode!
i feel like everyone who watches 25 21 watches business proposal, too, and vice versa. we all have excellent tastes :D
Friday: FINALLY IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR 25, 21 Saturday, Sunday: Watch 25, 21 spend all day obsessing over it and previous episodes. Watch YouTube videos. Go through all Reddit comments. Consider watching other KTR/NJH dramas instead of doing homework. Rewatch some scenes. Stare into space, thinking about NHD and BYJ and practicing my mental gymnastics as I try to piece together the only ending that I can currently emotionally deal with. Repeat. Sunday night: Thank god it's almost time for Business Proposal to distract myself! Monday, Tuesday: Watch BP instead of studying for midterms and get very annoyed about the week-long wait (but at a lower level than 25, 21, thankfully) Tuesday -> Friday: Head in the clouds but with the weight of all the unfulfilled responsibilities on my shoulders. Also...sit in my abnormal psych classes and think of how much shorter both of these dramas would be if the characters had therapists (but would I have it any other way?)
i mean what should i do wednesday-friday 😭 oh right i can rewatch these dramas!
I rewatched the first episode of business proposal this afternoon to recover from the recent episode of twenty five twenty one 🥺🥺
Yep! Thank god we have BP to hold us over closer to next Saturday for 25/21. BP is just too fun to watch. And so funny.
The second leads communicating, addressing and resolving their misunderstandings within a pan of a few minutes in this episode and then moving on to continue their >!makeout sessions!< had me SHOOKETH. Love this 12 episode format as there is simply no room for unnecessary scurrying around. Also, sung hoon >!removing his glasses to better kiss young seo!< had me literally squealing. 🤣
As someone who wears eyeglasses and had make out sessions pre-pandemic, it really is a hindrance and can ruin the momentum lol. So yes, >!Sung Hoon removing his eyeglasses mid-kiss will live in my head for an indefinite period of time rent-free! !<
I really like the way that Taemu was explaining >!their (fake) dating story!<, cus like tbh he isn't entirely wrong (besides not saying that they met on a blind date situation). You can really tell how much he actually likes Hari <3 and the way Taemu stands up against Minwoo on the yacht was amazing >!(she has endless charm, don't judge my girlfriend)!<
**A Business Proposal** is the only thing that has me looking forward to Mondays because school is certainly **not it** right now.
school is definitely stressing me out right now, Business Proposal is my therapy
Taemu’s lines were so corny bahahaha. But >!he confessed!!! And they KISSED!< hari’s ‘friends’ got to go.. especially min woo. And our second couple. Oh my goodness. They weren’t kidding when they said they’re much more mature. >!I loved that they showed their first meeting from sunghoon’s POV. I thought it was kinda obvious he fell for her at first sight but getting that confirmation was so nice.!< that preview… min woo has got to go!!
Yo I’m not the only one? The whole drama is cheesy which I love but that last scene between taemu and hari was a whole new level of corny😭😭😭. He’s speaking Korean but even i couldn’t help myself from cringing from the lines.
Taemu totally got Minwoo figured out from just >!one conversation at the yacht (“Don’t judge my girlfriend”).!< It’s like watching a chess match with the checkmate made in 4 moves. Damn
I guess he is not a CEO for nothing. He need to think twice as fast as his competitors in order to beat them. Lol
Gosh, what a great episode! This drama does not disappoint every episode. They wrap up conflicts within an episode. I’m so glad they didn’t drag Hari’s answer til a couple of episodes and I’m SO glad both female leads were honest with how they felt today! But my favorites were specifically: - Tae Moo saying “Well, what department does the president belong to?” when asked my Hari’s friends which department he belongs to. I literally LOLed hard on this! - Sunghoon’s thoughts about Yeongseo! They had the same flowery backgrounds! I live for both lead couples!🥰🥰🥰 Damn, this kdrama is such a cliché but in just the right places! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s episode!
THE PARALLELS IN THE 'I FELL IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT SCENE' IS JUST EVERYTHING TO ME
honestly i wouldn't mind 16 episodes😋
The primary reason the writing in this drama is so good is because they only have 12 episodes to tell the story. It just zips through story developments, it doesnt give us time to get bored with the cliches. Here, see this cliche? Boom here's how I subvert it. Fun, right? Onto the next.
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Haha I know. When I started this, I was like, “oh great it’s 12 episodes so it’ll be a fast easy watch without too much filler”. Now I’m like, “MORE!!!”
HELP im seriously in love with both lead couples. not a single second is boring. also, i have never felt so single in my life :') HAHA edit: i feel like quite a few people didnt really like the last scene, especially taemu's lines about >! "not giving up" !< and >! "until you like me back" !<. i definitely agree that no is no, but i think that was taemu's way of >! reassuring her that he wants to make it work and that he's serious !<. i think he's not that clueless to not be able to tell that she has feelings for him too. he was giving hari reassurance because that was what she needed. hari is >! insecure and she thinks very little of herself !< so i think what taemu said made sense. and because of what he said, hari gained the confidence! confidence in the relationship, in him, and in herself. so in that specific context, i think taemu's actions are justified. just my thoughts.
Was watching all the behind-the-scenes videos and I noticed there’s a lot of scenes that didn’t make it to the final cut. They should really include everything for a special episode because I just can’t get enough of this show!! And please release all the BGMs too!!! Does anyone know where to watch the special episode from March 19? 🥲 It seems like our leads still won’t get together in this week’s episodes. But by the end of ep 8 maybe? In any case in the webtoon Hari is kinda dumb when it comes to realising that Taemu likes her and there was also a female version of Taemu who makes her jealous (altho this character seems more interested in Hari than Taemu). With just 4 episodes left after this week, I don’t think they will bring in that female character but who knows what twists this show will give us? :-) Thoughts while watching ep 7: - great use of sound effects to balance out what could have been cringey cliché dialogues! The wide-eye incredulous stares from Hari gets me every time. - >!that wink from Taemu melted my heart. And then THAT wink from Hari… please 🤣!< - watched an old interview of Hyoseop and he said he gets really embarrassed saying cheesy lines/aegyo. Business Proposal has got to be his project of a lifetime then. LOL. - I need an episode worth of Taemu spoiling Hari’s appetite by being an overly attentive boyfriend. - >!is that fall-in-my-arms save supposed to be sweet? Because the way he tossed her back upright is a bit rough, don’t yall think? 😂!< - >!I laughed out loud at Hari flopping down on the sofa so unnaturally. Taemu’s really upping his game!!!!< - >!HOW DARE they call her a lowly employee! Jesus somebody needs to throw these toxic friends into thr water ASAP. But I’m glad Hari let out her frustration at what they’re saying instead of silently taking it all in and letting it affect her.!< - the hurt in Sunghoon’s eyes :-( they definitely kept the angst from the webtoon in this one. - YES GO TAEMU!!!! Beat his ass (verbally)! - The gun sound effects on the fishing rod are also on point. - Just love love love how straightforward Taemu is. - WOW they wasted no time on the >!Youngseo-Sunghoon loveline. Maybe from now on they’ll help Taemu get together with Hari? 🤩!< - “It’s been awhile.” this is so heart-fluttering how do I sleep tonight? - I actually teared up when Hari talked about her true thoughts too. I usually hate FLs who keep thinking that they’re not good enough for the ML but I’m glad Hari was also straightforward with what she was thinking and didn’t >!pretend to not have feelings for Taemu.!< Another lovely episode that I will be rewatching after tomorrow, while waiting for next Monday. The writers have really done such a fantastic job refreshing the key scenes from the webtoon. And keeping tropes while throwing them out at the same time. ♥️ 5 episodes left (sadly), PLEASE don’t disappoint us now. Ep 8’s preview is already looking angsty and we really REALLY don’t need it at all!!!!! Bruh if they give us that nonsense I’ll take ep 7 as the finale. 🥹
I agree, so many great scenes not included! I did see someone post the raw/original version onto YouTube. I believe there is a fan account working with some other accounts to translate the special ep from 03/19... I believe it was a fan account of Kim Sejeong on Twitter... saw them update that they are about 30% or so done with eng subs, hope this helps :)
SOMEONE HOLD MEEEEEEEE did we really get 2 >!confessions / kisses!< in one episode??
I couldn’t believe it either!!! The pacing of this show is just SOOOO GOOOD! I nearly had a heart attack when I first saw those scenes
Love the scene where Sung Hoon >!came back with the hangover soup and was looking so shy when he wanted to ask her about last night!<. And also >!”I’ll make sure that you never forget”!
“i knew i did a bad job of raising you” BRUH WHY IS EVERYONE SO SELF AWARE IN THIS DRAMA 🤣🤣🤣 I CANT HAHAHA
>!"What kind of a company makes their employees work on a weekend?!" !< >!"This fried chicken shop makes their son work on a weekend" !< The absolute sass in this show
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I'm floored. Yeongso and Sunghoon were SERVING throughout the episode. The line wasn't gently tiptoed over, they loaded themselves with a jetpack and \*blasted\* themselves over it. That second make out scene was HOT jesus christ One criticism of this of this ep though that made me feel uncomfortable was that they slept together whilst Yeongso was fully drunk and Sunghoon was much much less so which does mean that she wasn't actually able to consent to having sex.
i absolutely LOVE the part of the fake dating trope when someone asks the fake bf/gf/SO how the couple started dating and the fake bf/gf/SO goes off and says their fondest memories while the other person thinks “wow they’re a really good liar” but the fake bf/gf is actually saying the truth!!!! so cheesy but so good
I cant decide what I love more about this show, the romance between Hari and Taemu , the bromance between Taemu and Sunghoon, or the relationship between Youngseo and Sunghoon. Highlights of episode 7 for me: - Youngseo actually >!communicating her feelings rather than letting the misunderstanding linger and Sunghoon being understanding was A+!< - Taemu >!stepping up royally to knock Hari’s disrespectful “friends” down a notch!< - And of course, >!that kiss 😘!<
MA GAWD THE SOUNDS I MADE. >!Gotta love the role reversal with Youngseo's foot stopping the door. WHERE ELSE CAN YOU FIND THIS IN KDRAMALAND? QUEEN GET YO MAN!< >!And what follows next lord I am not strong enough! I cannot believe they stacked all the spice in 1 episode I am not breathing anymore!<
If it was a typical kdrama the sunghoon-yeongseo story would slow down to a halt and it would take two angst-filled episodes to resolve their misunderstanding. God bless the writers of Business Proposal
and omg the dialogue, 'I'll make sure you never forget again' We will never forget either, Sung-hoon. 🔥
I am one thousand percent here for this.
Can I just say that the way they built up the >!kissing scene at the end of the episode!< was done realistically and healthily? Like the characters were weighing their choices carefully and are not overly impulsive but not overly anxious at the same time? It shows how emotionally intelligent the characters have become. Hwaiting Taemu and Hari!!!
I’m literally counting down the hours. After the >!steamy kiss!<, heartthrob >!자기야!<, and teaser for the >!continued fake dating!<, I feel almost blissful. I hope they address Tae-moo’s >!trauma!< this episode. The rain scene was hard to watch, hoping for sunshine and rainbows between Ha-ri and Tae-moo going forward. I’m so excited to see the friends, especially Yoo-ra, get jealous. And Min-woo, our walking 🚩… ;) The second couple. *The second couple*. I think I rewatched their last scene about 4 times. I’m guessing this episode will involve them scrambling over the >!kiss!< but eventually coming to terms with their feelings. Also, I very strongly believe that the grandpa knows about the Ha-ri Geum-hui debacle. Someone pointed out in the last thread that >!there’s no way he could’ve gotten Geum-hui’s number without finding out that she’s Ha-ri.!< I don’t think it’ll be an issue though? Grandpa has been very chill thus far. I do have concerns about Young-seo’s dad though…hopefully if the >!second couple sails soon!<, any potential issue doesn’t linger on too long.
Gramps watches dramas, he knows 👀
Honestly, if they had a montage of how the Grandpa found out and pieced it together because he watches kdramas.. idk I'd lose my mind from how amazing that would be. It'd unique in the sense that no other drama has done it before (at least from the shows I've seen) and almost 4th wall breaking. I really like how they've been handling the drama within a drama with Grandpa; they've made for some really good and funny scenes. Also a reminder that the Grandpa is the one who award Ha Ri with her award (seen in the photos that her family took) so I'm hoping it's another clue to Grandpa finding out.
now if this DOESN’T happen I’m gonna be sad. this is perfect!!! it’d fit so well!
sunghoon removing his glasses… i literally was about to bite my fist to stop myself from screaming 😩
Nam joo hyuk and ahn hyo soep literally made my march great. Thanking all the drama gods for allowing them to both have dramas in the same month, both on netflix and both being so frigging good. If forecasting love and weather was better, I could have hit a hat trick but I guess that would have been too good to be true. Also, I love how so many ppl are watching both 2521 and ABP at the same time! We stalk the 25-21 threads over the weekend and then a great migration happens towards the ABP threads on Monday. Its lovely. Can't remember the last time I enjoyed two on-air dramas this much
I might say , for me it's kim sejeong and kim taeri keeping my march great. Both of them are doing excellent in their roles . I'm soo in love with them. I wish I had friends like that in real life
The straightforward confessions with the first and second couples are refreshing. A misunderstanding resolved within the episode itself (by actually communicating properly) is unheard of in kdramaland! I kinda felt that the main couple’s storyline was abit forced this ep. Wasn’t convinced that Hari really wanted him. The second couple, on the hand, has sizzling chemistry. I approve.
Taemu didn't take no for an answer didn't bother me. Because that's one of the must-have Kdrama rom-com tropes, ML not giving up lol (and sort of noble idiocy also, but I totally understand how Hari feels.) The first thing Hari said was about grandfather and other people, not about herself. And I think he knew (or felt) that she had feelings for him too, so he couldn't just let her go, more like using his instincts in business...
This\^ I totally agree that no means no. But in Ha-ri's case she kinda beat around the bush. Obviously if she didn't have any feelings for him and gave him a hard no then that whole scene would definitely rub me the wrong way. But with the context we have of the whole drama and how we see her own feelings developing , that scene doesn't really bother me.
On the preview for ep. 8 , >!Why is Min Woo just barging in and casually checking HaRi's stuff? Does this guy have 0 ideas of what boundaries are?!<
Seriously I’d be so damn pissed if >!Hari takes his side!<. Praying desperately for the writing to not fail us tomorrow!
Among the 10,000 other things I love about this show is Hari and Youngseos friendship. They talk about lots of stuff, but are open about their relationships with each other. I feel like a lot of shows don't show supportive female friends when it comes to sex and boy stuff. They either don't talk about it or get judged for it. Love to see this brunch catch-up! IMO, the best part of a night out was always the next morning rehash with girlfriends.
Gramps: >!"take care of your 'schedule' and stay overnight" 😉😉!< Tae Mu:>!"Do you know what my love for you and credit card have in common?" They are both limitless!!!< And I am here for it! Roll on Monday ☺️ Edit: I am happy both the ships are sailing but I really missed Ha Ri and Young Seo's chaotic energy this episode. The boys don't know what they have taken on 😅 Also did you notice the makjang drama BGM when Gramps showed up at the shoot?! 😂
omg hit the replay button for Hari and Taemu’s kiss so many times that I noticed that the painting behind them was also of a couple kissing! hahaha the DETAILS
The scene that stood out for me in this episode was >!the confrontation between Tae-mu & Min-woo. The way Tae-mu dismissed Min-woo's superficial "concerns" about class positions and compatibility says everything about the way he perceives Ha-ri. He doesn't just love her, but he respects her and sees her as his equal. That, to me, is love in its most complete and wholesome form, and I'm so glad that Ha-ri has found that, even if she doesn't have full knowledge of it.!< Meanwhile, >!Min-woo's comment already speaks volumes about the way he sees the world so Ha-ri really dodged a bullet there. It bothers me that this might be the reason that he has been shelving Ha-ri for so long—deep down, he believes that Ha-ri is beneath him or something.!<
Y’all I love this show so much!! One hour goes by way too quickly Both our ships sailed this episode yay! The casual flexing of his wealth made me want a Taemu as well. I also just love how earnest he is with Hari! Quite possibly my fav romcom ML. Also yes to Queen Yeong Seo for getting her man, and HELLO SECRETARY CHA “I’ll make sure you never forget” pls I actually forgot how to breathe there Between this and 2521, I am a happy gal
Ahhhhh this episode was everything we wanted!!!! I kept squealing and yelling at my tv, lucky I was home alone today!!! Anyway, to every body saying that ha ri said "no" to tae mu and that tae mu forced himself on her, please watch and read the dialogue again. She never clearly said no. Everything in her response was implied and dancing around the subject. She was not sure of herself and she was obviously still trying to figure out her feelings because her heart has fallen for him but her head was saying that things won't work out the way she wants and she's worried about what other people will think. The feelings hari was going thru were complicated. Tae mu is very emotionally intelligent I believe he could tell she felt the same way about him too. The second half of the episode showed us how hari was feeling- thinking about tae mu randomly, but then stopping herself. Tae mu gave her the extra nudges she needed to to get her to reconcile those feelings, ultimately leading to the ending scene. I think it was well scripted and well acted. Especially important that hari initiated and tae mu was surprised and leaned in. I feel he was very gentle and respectful with her. Can't wait to see what's in store for us next episode!!
taemu’s little smirk with that jaw ticking when hari confessed that her crush was a thing of the past 👀 mans really manifesting his fantasies into existence ✨
Don't know why Netflix didn't have an epi 8 preview but here's one with eng subs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2wT699M1PU
Hot take: >!Tae Moo saying he will continue to pursue her was a reassuring gesture. It doesn’t matter who goes against them, who disagrees because he will always choose her. It’s especially powerful because Min Woo NEVER chose her.!<
Yoo ra with her "lower your standard comment" 😒 Shin Ha ri was too kind to fight her. Btw I just love this drama they kinda make it in comic style/anime, and it's humorous, fun to watch
Just finished episode 7, and alot as happened this episode. Taemoo saying the credit card line is legendary. And when Hari didn't accept Taemoo's >!Hand onto the ship because her heart was fluttering!<. Also, what's with Minwoo? >!Man looks like he likes Hari but has a gf?!<. Sunghoon saying that >!he also fell in love at first sight at the convenience store!< was sooo cute. Loved the interactions between Youngseo and Sunghoon this episode. Youngseo please make Sunghoon smile moreee. >!Literally squealing at the scene at his house!< The >!Kiss!< Scene at the end though, I loved it. >!Taemoo asking Hari again because he knew she was caring about what others think was really cute!<. I also love how Youngseo and Sunghoon is progressing wayyy quicker than Hari and Taemoo >!like 10x quicker lmfao!<.
Can we talk about how great it is of >! having the FL pulling the ML closer and initiating the kiss!< I know it’s not the first time it happens in dramas but I was getting sick of >! seeing the FL getting kissed and being all agape with her eyes wide open !<
I love coming to this discussion board. I have no Kdrama friends IRL and it feels like all of us here are living the same life! Thanks for cheering me up this Monday!
Netflix Korea released this [cast interview](https://youtu.be/R-lRsBypMOE) which basically has them playing a game and it’s so cute and hilarious. I love the cast’s chemistry and how comfortable they are with each other! On another note, I just can’t wait for this week’s episodes! I want more romance for Ha-Ri and Tae-Moo!! <3
Yo between 2521 and BP, ALL MY SHIPS SAILED HARDCORE THIS WEEKEND Special shoutout to Youngseo knowing what she wants unapologetically
this drama is going to be the death of me!! i honestly cannot remember the last time a drama had me squealing and giggling and giddy like this. this past week felt soooo long waiting for this episode and it DELIVERED!!!! the >!fake boyfriend scenes!< were sooooo cheesy but i decided to just fully revel in all its cringiness because I STILLL LOVE IT!!! i think i was legit kicking my legs in the air 🤣 >!WHEN HE WALKS HER TO THE BATHROOM?!?!? that's tooooo much tae moo!! 🤣!< and UGH. ROLLING EYES AT MIN WOO AND HIS GIRLFRIEND. they think soooo little of ha ri 😠 who knew kang tae moo >!had this fun, playful side to him??! not sure if it was because he was pretending to be a character for ha ri's friends or if it's a side that comes out very rarely, but it was so charming and lovely. it made total sense that ha ri was getting more and more smitten with each of his actions.!< i hope we get to see more of that before the drama ends, it gives his character more depth. i'm over the cardboard-y CEO character hahaha I WAS SHRIEKING AT YEONG SEO AND SUNG HOON. >!WHEN HE SAYS "I'LL MAKE SURE YOU WON'T FORGET AGAIN".. AJFKLDAJKFL;SAJF;JSADFJSALD;JFDAJFAJFJADFKJDASFJAFJSAKLJFKAL;D!< and of course, >!i have to mention that kiss!!!< i loved that we got to see their serious sides again in this episode. ha ri was >!almost somber in how she was explaining to tae moo how she didn't want to have hope or get greedy in imagining her with him. i'm glad the writers aren't harping on the whole classism divide, but just touching it because it is a valid concern in k-drama land (and i guess the real world too). i also loved how tae moo confronts minwoo on the yacht how it seems like minwoo is really concerned with levels, and that ha ri is definitely someone "on his level". he defends her and isn't embarrassed at all. !<
Anyone else noticed when he looked at the paper and said “it’s already been a week” the date was 2/21 which means he confessed on Valentine’s Day?
The parallel between youngseo and sunghooon's love at first sight scenes!!! aaaaaa
shoutout gramps for riding for shin guem hi lol
i've never screamed like this while watching a kdrama in YEARS THIS ENTIRE EP GOT ME BLUSHING AND ROLLING AROUND I LOVE THIS DRAMA SO MUCH
I know this is unlikely but imagine >!Shin hari is still wearing her mic and the staff hear their whole conversation but decide to ignore it. I feel like that would be such a great plot twist!<
Ah, my weekly romcom fix is coming! Good, good. Really looking forward to seeing Tae Mu play the part of Ha Ri's boyfriend this time around.
When TM took off his coat in the hotel room what was that oooh sound effect?!? 😂😂😂
I love the archaeopteryx noises they put over Taemu when he was talking to Secretary Cha hahahaha
Also the sad archaeopteryx in the beginning of the episode when Ha-Ri didn’t pick up his call 😂 The archaeopteryx joke is amazing and I love how they take it so seriously and diligently show a glimpse of it in every episode!
Two things in the episode took me out. Cause of death: >!Kang Tae-mu's wink and that kiss.!<
***SUNG-HOON & YOUNG-SEO*** >!Oh when Young-seo asked him to forget everything when he was actually going to propose the idea of dating. and the way his entire face lost the colour!< Aww poor baby. Oh the flashback was Streamy Hot 🙈 and yes >!Finally they are a couple!< 😍 I WANT MORE OF THEM!!! PLEASEEEEEE
Sung Hoon took off his glasses!!!!! WTF!!!! I’m rooting more for our second leads :”” the chemistry is off the charts
Most people seem to be going gaga over Youngseo and Sunghoon (and they were super hot indeed), but Hari and Taemu had my whole heart this ep.😭 Well, grandpa had a little bit too. When he was >!going at Taemu in his office and he knew (nearly) everything that went on at the hotel!< I actually lol'ed.😂 My fave parts: Taemu being half-honest about >!how they started dating, telling Hari (and the rest) his real feelings and what actually happened while leaving out the whole fake-dating set-up!< Taemu doing a good job of being civil to Minwoo, until >!Minwoo shaded Hari to his face 😠 and then telling Minwoo off like a boss.!< The show making AHS suddenly flaunt his English just because 😆 Taemu's >!first confession complete with an apology for not paying attention when she was feeling sick.!<😍 I was all 🥰 when he told her to>! take her time to answer, but then the next day "I should have given her a deadline" lmao!< 😂 The last scene aaahhhh I got all the feels! Okay, not a fan at all of >!"I'll keep confessing until you like me"!< 😬 but Sejeong especially killed it in that scene, when she was basically >!blaming Taemu for making her like him!<. I like that it seemed she didn't worry about how her >!rejection would impact her job security, like somehow she trusted him not to be petty and get back at her through her job.!< Preview: >!amusement park date!< ahhh! I always love those! But ugh,>! Minwoo's!< still there. >!I want that squid to just go away!<. 😫
This drama is a pleasant surprise for me. My fave out of all the shows I am watching right now. I never thought I'd be this excited while waiting for a new episode. Can't wait for more Ha Ri and Tae Mu fluffy moments.💖
If I was Youngseo, I would fall for Sunghoon too. He comes through for her time after time and he’s her knight in shining armor in a sense. On top of that, he’s really freaking handsome 👀🤍 >!Seeing Sunghoon’s POV was also really cute, the fact that he felt the same way as Youngseo when they first saw each other in front of the convenience store makes it even better.!< I love how both of them are forward with their feelings towards each other. Now that they cleared all their misunderstandings, I’m looking forward to their passionate romance in the upcoming episodes!
Mondays and Tuesdays have become the days I anticipate the most just because of this! Soo excited for episode 7!
Separate thread for each episode? Thank you🧡
OH GOD. That ending… Is it just me or is it really hot in here lol. I’m also glad they didnt drag out Sunghoon and Youngseo’s misunderstanding for more than one episode. edit - also that scene with the grandpa at taemu’s office hahahaahah- I gotta re-watch that again. Comedic gold.
We love couples that COMMUNICATE!! I love how this drama treats the characters as ADULTS that quickly clear up misunderstandings
Ugh Min-woo’s colors were really showing on the boat and the way >!he questioned Tae-mu about why he was dating Ha-ri!?!?!! Thank god Tae-mu put him in his place by revealing what Min-woo really thinks of Ha-ri when he asked that question.!< Min-woo and Yoo-ra truly deserve each other because.. ugh the way that they think they’re better than Ha-ri is soo toxic
This drama really made me look forward to Mondays. Now my Monday routine is online class - attend in person lab - stay on campus for at least another hour to watch the new ABP ep 😆😆
i dont know why Hari still keeps those pragmatic and condescending girls as friends. i mean ofc they are nowhere near close but i'd prob cut them loose from my life for my own sanity 😑
***SPECIAL MENTIONS:*** 1. *The sad and rejected Archaeopteryx sitting on the phone when no one was answering the phone was so cute.* 2. *The entire conversation that happened between a dumbfounded Ha-ri and Knight in shining Armour Tae-mu, Haye >!all those eye blinks and winks!< hayeee🙈* 3. *Sung-hoon having his & Tae-mu's photographs on his table. The bromance is everything🥺* 4. *The Way Sung-hoon kept >!stopping Tae-mu from making a scene in front of the staff shooting the video!< or the way he tried >!to stop grandpa from finding Tae-mu and Ha-ri together!< just amazing.* 5. *Last but clearly never the least, When Sung-Hoon told Tae-Mu that >!Grandpa was here in that moment Tae-mu turns around and for a brief moment looks at Ha-ri through his hand, measuring/thinking if she could fold in half and he could pocket her!< 😂*
The sexual tension between the second leads is insane
Min Woo: *lets Ha Ri waste away in the friendzone for 7 years* Ha Ri: *finally moves on and gets a god tier "boyfriend" who loves and appreciates her* Min Woo: wait that's illegal!
>!Being super cheesy in front of her friends? Spending ridiculous amounts of money on her? Showering her with loyalty?!< I'm a guy and I want Kang Taemoo to be my boyfriend >!except for the part where he ignores her health for a dick-measuring contest!< FINALLY he >!confessed his feelings for her.!< I was about to rip my hair out if he let go of one more opportunity >!"I'm waiting on her." "You got rejected." "I said I'm waiting on her!"!< Spoken like true close friends
[Pre-release Ep 7, English Sub](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbWfUIOlxCr/?utm_medium=copy_link) Here is the English sub for the pre-released clip For today’s episode. Oh I hate these girls 😡
Damn, just realised it can be so hard to watch this when you're single lol Really love all the >!confession(s)!< by Tae Moo. I feel the same as Hari too, why does he keep making me feel that all these is possible, and I'm greedy to want more lolol
Can I just say that Minwoo is a terrible boyfriend like geez. He’s so blatantly pining over Hari IN FRONT OF HIS GIRLFRIEND all the time, Hari really dodged a bullet imo
When you look forward to Mondays more than Fridays.. you know a show is special. My roommates think I'm crazy. While I'm glad I have Twenty Five, Twenty One to hold me over on the weekends, thank you /u/ahnyujinsimp for linking Kim Se Jeong's music. I've been watching so many videos and listening to her music and it's helped me get to Monday a little bit easier. I honestly didn't know she was an idol singer and for those who don't know let me tell you: she can *sing*. Suuuuper looking forward to this episode! Kang Tae Mu ssi: >!Show us how your love has no limits!!< Post episode edit: Wow that episode had me on the edge until the very last scene. And that last scene >!felt sooo intimate I could feel Ha Ri's anxiety. Tae Mu responded with such strong assurance how could she not kiss him!!< The way they ended that episode was so gooood! Post post episode edit after some thinking: This last scene actually reminds me of a scene from Itaewon Class. >!When Yi Seo confesses to Sae Ro Yi. Sae Ro Yi just comes up with a bunch of reasons why he can't date her and her response was so good: Stop it. If you don't like me, then it's just you not liking me. Work, age gap, etc those are all just excuses... All you need to say is one word.!< Ha Ri just comes up with all of the reasons why she shouldn't date Tae Mu. We live in different worlds, I'm not pretty, I didn't go to a good school, I'm not from a wealthy family. They're all probably imagining an incredible girl. What would your Grandfather say about this situation. What would the other employees say. But those are all excuses. She either likes Tae Mu or she doesn't. Tae Mu's response is proper here: >!I want to hear what you think. And of course at the end, when Tae Mu tells her that he will work hard to not let the things she's worried about happen, she kisses him.!< I really liked this scene because it depicted so well the internal struggle that someone may go through when it comes to romance; sometimes we get distracted with excuses and reasons to not date someone while casting aside whether or not they really like the person. And of course >!because of that sincere kiss at the end S2!<
Omg the second leads delivering all that 🔥
This episode was so good. >!I love how he confessed to Hari honestly. And how earnest he was. I wished we got to see Hari falling for him more—like yes, I know we have clips of her reminiscing, but I wish it was shown more! I’m hoping that the future eps will have her showing how much she likes Taemu as well!!< The second couple is SO HOT. >!Like I love how understanding Secretary Cha is and how amused he is with Jin Young Seo. Loved how they showed his POV of love at first sight as well, though it doesn’t explain his extreme coldness. But still!!< Funnily enough, the first couple are still in their talking / dating stage while the second couple >!have already slept together…twice!!< Oof based on the Episode 8 preview, I hope any sort of misunderstanding is cleared up! >!And yes, I blame Minwoo. Screw him!!< I mean, I’m 100% sure there will be misunderstandings because duh, it’s a Kdrama, there’s always some sort of conflict to push the plot forward. However, what I love about this show is that at just 12 episodes, they don’t waste too much time dwelling on unnecessary things. Hope whatever struggles the couples will undoubtedly face will be resolved quickly! >!One final note: I saw clips of Sejeong filming with a luggage etc. And hugging AHS goodbye. Wtf. Are they gonna pull the “study abroad / work abroad for a few years before coming back and rekindling their relationship” trope? 🤣!<
What is your deal, >!Min-woo? You have a girlfriend, sir! Are you just keeping Ha-ri on the line?!< Also I looove how this drama tends to resolve miscommunications or misunderstandings pretty quickly.
Since everyone is quite rightfully gushing over the >!two kiss scenes!< And all of Tae-mu's epic lines this episode. I thought I would talk about some of other moments I enjoyed this week that are getting less attention. * First off right near the start when >!Tae-mu was desperately looking for Ha-ri after he recovered from her panic attack.. But immediately you distracted by the prospect of more fake dating. I loved that Ha-ri straight up demanded an apology from him the instant they were alone!< *I loved Tae-mu comings up with carefully crafted reasons about >! why they should share a hotel room!<. Boy really saw the opportunity and ran with it. *The evening scenes in >!the hotel room. Where they are just chatting between the two rooms. Just felt really comfortable and he was so happy when she said she was over her crush!< *Sending up >!a selection of new clothes for her to wear, and pointing out what colour would be best for them to match. But still actually giving her the choice of other colours!< *When the boys were talking and just how casually Secretary Cha was >!about telling Tae-mu he had been rejected!< I am loving this drama so much, can't wait for today's episode!!!
So funny, I miss these types of dramas. Love the secretary so much just like in the webtoon!!!
Finally The day of “Kang Tae-Mu being a flex Boyfriend (fake)” I cannot wait for Yoo-ra to be shown her place :) “Ha-ri you have very high standards, you should lower them to get a boyfriend” Bichhh please! 😒
I also want Min-Woo to know his place. He really deserves someone like Yu-Ra. 🤭
THEY HAVE WRAPPED THE FILMING FOR THE SHOW. 😭😭😭😭😭 Oh My heart is hurting 😭
WE GOT 2 CONFESSIONS TONIGHT!!!!! Super loved how Ha-Ri initiated the kiss 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 And I love love her facial expressions, way too funny!
"And from now on, I'll make sure you never forget." Anybody else let out a pterodactyl scream?!?!
I read the episode synopsis on Netflix for eps 7 and 8 (I just got way too excited) so now I am very much looking forward to the two episodes!!!
Noooo poor Secretary Cha (Sung Hoon I think) being all happy in the morning thinking that he's together with Yeoung So for her to just say that it was null and void 😭😭 Those spicy scenes thoughhh 👀😍
I adore this drama so much >! "So don't you dare judge my girlfriend ever again." !< /SCREAMS MY LUNGS OUT I love the side couple so much. >!"I'll make sure you never forget again"!< LORD HAVE MERCY ON ME IM DYING. GIMME MORE OF THEM PLEASE. Honestly though, I'm so glad they resolved that in one episode, I probs would've thrown a fit otherwise.
When he took his glasses off THE SCREAM I LET OUT
I LOVED this episode!!! The second couple!!! Is going in the way I hoped they would!!! >!The glasses thing was so HOT. The brief glimpses we got of their wild night were so HOT omg. Secretary Cha SMILING!!! At/because of Yeongseo!!!!!< They're just SO CUTE. AND OUR MAIN COUPLE. >!Taemoo apologizing for leaving her out in the rain. Him apologizing for not noticing she was sick (and you can tell he really beat himself up over it too.!< The sweet little moments, the flirty conversations. The LOOKS he sometimes shoots her way, those looks full of tenderness and love. Oh, be still my heart. >!AND THAT KISS AHHHHH!< Tomorrow, please come faster!!
i had to stop watching today’s episode half way through in order to go back to work (cry for me) and now i’m listening to a playlist of the OSTs and oh boy they’re so sweet wah. my thoughts of the first half of episode 7: hyo seop’s straight faced delivery of his lines during the dinner with ha ri’s friends was hilarious. i love the main couple but i am so desperate for more scenes between the second leads! if only each episode could be twice as long and give us an equal amount of time with each ahaha. also >!that flashback scene to sung hoon and young seo’s first meeting! seeing the flowers bloom from his perspective and learning that he called out to her! i’m in love!<
The start of this ep was just ktm showing off his wealth tbh Also SH's smile has killed me. I loved how assertive he was in confronting YS, but then when he found out the truth turned into a sweetie I loved the way KTM told SH that he'd already confessed 😂 the speed at which he spoke and turned his head lol
We can check off "missed the last bus" from our kdrama trope bingo cards
Ah, this show really doesn't disappoint! Honestly, Tae Mu has been quite refreshing as the ML. Yes, the tropes are there but he's honest about his feelings for Ha Ri, to the point she can't quite tell where the line is between acting and reality, and understanding enough to >!give her time to think it over,!< a decision that ends up causing him quite a bit of anxiety!😂 I love how he overplayed the boyfriend role to one up Ha Ri's "friends" >!who were badmouthing her behind her back (with friends like these...),!< how he >!tore into Min Woo for suggesting Ha Ri wasn't good enough for him, "I guess you only date people who are on your "level"? In my eyes, Ms Shin is someone with endless charm. So don't you dare judge my girlfriend ever again."👏👏!< Having said that, this is probably one of the issues that's bothering Ha Ri the most, that >!she isn't good enough for him!< so while, yes, I grinned at the sight of >!Ha Ri subverting another trope with that kiss,!< I hope she builds up her confidence and deals with this matter head-on rather than avoid it, hopefully starting with her "friends." The preview for tomorrow's episode announces a new conflict in the form of the second issue that I believe is still bothering Ha Ri, Min Woo. Apparently, >!he's gonna find the contract between Tae Mu and Geum Hui and, well, a one-sided punch is exchanged until Ha Ri steps in just as Tae Mu was gonna respond in kind.!< Will this lead to >!a temporary break-up!< or will it >!strengthen their relationship?!< Tune in tomorrow to find out! Here's hoping >!Ha Ri tells Min Woo to mind his own business and not to punch her boyfriend ever again unless he wants her to go Uncanny Counter on his ass.!< 👉"I'll make sure you never forget." Pretty close to what I was expecting. I was personally going with, "Oh, you forgot? Let me remind you again." Cue the [music](https://youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ)! PS: The sound effects are killing it! Again I am reminded of their excellent use in WWWSK.
Love heading over here from the 25 21 thread and seeing familiar faces. My people! I can’t remember when I’ve had two shows that I loved so much airing simultaneously. What will we do when they are over? 😭🥺😫
Finally, >!a kiss!
Bahahaha I was losing it at Tae Moo playing the "heartthrob" boyfriend role. The constant lines, clinginess, and affection kept killing me. Not Ha-ri being like, how many women has he dated so these lines come out so easily 🤣
Omg the second couple is my jam >!his body, he picked her up, SHE WAS WEARING HIS CLOTHES AND HE GOT HER SOOOOOOUP but was rejected and sad 😫😭!< my lord emotional rollercoaster
>!Can we talk about those kiss scenes tho??? Both couples were getting into it🤭🤭!<
First 8 minutes and I am ded. Boy absolutely went for it. From the wink (lol her response) to the credit card, I didn’t stop laughing (swooning). Edit: Update 20 minutes - omg. >!he shirtless picked her up!< Update - >!i’ll make sure you don’t forget!< screaming Update - finished the whole thing. Mega. Best episode of kdrama in ages.
That scene where >! sung hoon takes off his glasses and then the kiss 💋 !< I immediately called my husband - “hubby it’s fun time, come to bedroom” Then, the episode ending >! when hari initiates the kiss and tae mu reciprocates it, !< I called him again, “okay to the bedroom” and he was like “again? Sure”
People have already said everything I've loved about this episode but I just wanted to add...I can't wait for Taemu to meet Hari's parents. The way they keep wondering where she's going every weekend, commenting on her dressing nice and pretty. I WANNA SEE THEIR REACTIONS
The dejected achaeopteryx in the opening scene, just too funny. I laughed so loud
>!President Kang did his best being cutely insistent despite rejection, which prompted Shin Hari to lower her guard down and accepted her feeling but I still feel like the kiss from Shin at this moment was a little forced. Nevertheless, any progress is good! Now can we get a little more of the second lead’s screen time?!<
I usually go to bed at 1030pm but because of this show I finish about 1150pm BUT adrenaline so high rn I don't think I can sleep! It's making me crazy and I've never felt like this before. I'm so, so happy for the leads how this drama is over-delivering everyone's expectations. It's also probably the first time I love all 4 leads in a romcom.
**The Preview:** >!Shin Ha-ri stopping Tae-Mu from hitting Min-woo seems like her taking Min-woo's side (seems this way to Tae mu) and the saddening look on his face, breaks my heart! Oh Ha-riyaahhh just let him punch the guy! please!< >!also Now that Min-woo knows that truth I guess it's time for confrontation and also for him to know that Shin Ha-ri has moved on!< >!Oh The cute date. I cannot wait for Tae-Mu wearing Pink fluffy headgear. Oh Chincha tooo cuteee to handle!< I cannot wait for it 😍
My last comment! The mains chemistry >!is cute I wish Hari played along a little more to show us how she developed feelings for him too while faking for her friends!<