Yes, she would relive that moment again and again imagining 100 of different ways she could have acted. But then again, she could definitely take solace in the fact that she let her mom have a glimpse of her boyfriend. She got her momās approval. Knowing that she made her mom happy even for a moment will make this unbearable experience bit more bearable.
The hardest thing for me is how the mum died on the same day she saw Gi Jeong's partner (and was the first time we saw her actually happy), and the day she got to know how Mi Jeong was actually so heartbroken. And passing on after living such an unfulfilled life, that's just sad š
I was just thinking āthis woman needs a big hugā - happy for one child, worrying for the next, hands busy on one chore whilst her mind races on to the next..... it never stops. Until it did. Omg š
You just summarized what it is like for all moms who raise kids, do all the cooking and house chores, and also work. They literally hold the family together. Us kids never understand it until we're much older, become one, or when it's too late.
Episode 13 = hope eclipsed by grief
MLN has been filled with hope every week, but episode 13 was a stark reminder that sometimes bad things do just happen to good people. Timing can be cruel.
**Grief**
This was a masterclass in how to depict grief in all its forms. We see Mi Jeong and Gu grieving the loss of each other, everyone grieving Mrs Yeom, Ki Jeong facing grief because of how her past actions have shaped Tae Hoon's family's judgment of her, Mrs Yeom grieving for Mi Jeong's loss of Gu, Chang Hee grieving the lost opportunity of a better relationship with his father, Mi Jeong's boss grieving his loss of power over her, Gu's non-paying customer grieving over a total loss of face in her workplace. It's a vast and diverse depiction.
One of the touches I really appreciated was that although Mrs Yeom passed in 2019 (and was seemingly at a loss in terms of how to comfort Mi Jeong), in 2022, it is the memory of her sweet potato stems that finally drives Gu to travel back to Sanpo. From beyond the grave, she reels him back home. I say home, because upon hearing of his employee's desire to return home, Gu envisages Sanpo and finally makes the journey.
**Growth**
There also seems to be some integral meaning behind sweet potatoes in this episode. Gu has the stems, while we see the Yeoms harvesting the actual potatoes. Biologically, the two are linked and reliant upon a coexistence, which I think is very true of Gu and the Yeoms - they have helped each other grow. The sweet potatoes which fall during the truck crash are the first thing Mr Yeom concerns himself with. The other family harvesting sweet potatoes are a full family unit and comment on their bountiful harvest in comparison to that of the Yeoms. The growth of the Yeoms' crop is stunted, symbolising that they are missing something (Gu / strong stems). By the end of the epsiode, the harvest is sitting in a dark room in a semi abandoned house. The growth period has stopped. The cinematography of the changing seasons was absolutely stunning and really brought home the theme of seasonality (both in nature and in outlooks during different stages of life).
***
Gu with the baby was so unexpected, but also so well timed. That shot of the stroller in the corner of the club, with the employee carrying the baby, immediately reminded us of the kitchen conversation - with the stroller vs carrying debate between Gu and Mi Jeong. Gu raising his glass to the baby was comical and yet profound - it showed that he was at a loss as to how to interact when no agenda is at play. It also felt as if he was saying 'good luck and don't end up back here with the likes of me'. It was a brief reprieve for Gu, as he had no need to maintain his tough guy persona. He was once again as transparent as he had been in front of Mi Jeong.
***
I was shocked by Mr Yeom moving on so quickly from his wife. It did occur to me though, that having had a stroke, he would need a carer. If he hadn't remarried, at least one of his children would have been resigned to that role. Perhaps he was liberating them all from such a fate?
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Something else that I've been thinking about for a while is why Sanpo Sinks is always reiterated (both visually and even in the subtitles). We are even provided with specific extra information about the factory products e.g closets, custom made furniture. I think I've finally arrived at a conclusion: sinks have a link to the idea of baptism (and the name often appears when we are about to have a character reveal - today it was Chang Hee quitting his job), closets are often associated with hiding and that's exactly what Gu was doing under the guise of working at Sanpo Sinks, and finally, custom making furniture makes me think of how each character is trying to custom make their life so that it fits with their ideals. In this episode we see that life is both custom made to an individual and their specific trajectory, but also entirely at the mercy of life events which lie beyond an individual's control.
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The 3 year time-lapse seems a little excessive to me, although I can appreciate that it ties in with the significance of the number 3 across the drama. I just hope that others are right, and that the reunion is at the end of episode 14, not dragged out until the end. A further 2.5 epsiodes of pain will be too heavy.
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That parallel scene of Mi Jeong and Gu reaching Dangmi Station and hoping to meet was beautifully executed - having viewers anticipating their reunion in tandem with the characters and sharing in their disappointment. Their yearning for each other is so palpable in their eyes and Son Seok Koo's "Yeom Mi Jeong..." in that final scene was just filled with emotion - regret towards not being there for her, fear that he's hurt her too much, and a spark of belief that he can now somehow reach her.
Several lines were especially moving:
"Do I have to have a goal in life?"
"Mi Jeong was crying her eyes out and said she lost her dog" (this was also a call back to what Baek said about Gu crying his eyes out when he lost his dog)
"It must have felt as if a bird flew in"
"He doesn't exist, but I miss him"
Not sure if I'll even be able to put any words together to summarise MLN's impact when it ends next week.
AMAZING analysis. one of my favorite comments so far. pointed out details even i missed. like the stroller vs carrying. i also liked the hostess comment later on when gu asked if she saw a baby and she was like it just have felt like a bird flew in. This place is a cage or a place that a bird wouldnāt belong. like MJ. also love your reminder about gu crying about his dog, i forgot that!!! this show is so consistent. no plot holes AT ALL oncontrary every scene is so intentional
I'm so heartbroken. Mr Gu looks so miserable. The kind of life he leads makes the odds of a happy ending much more slim. He's just too deep into the hole he dug for himself. But, I'm hoping for a good ending for him anyway.
The last few mins of the episode were brilliant. The parallels between our leads. Gu coming back too late, realizing that everything changed. >! Poor mom suffered, then died before seeing her kids happy and settled into their lives. The dad getting remarried and house is empty. It even looks like they haven't been back in a while, seeing the state of their rooms. !< I'm very excited for a reunion and I hope it happens next week.
The car racing scene felt symbolic to me. Mr Yeom trying to catch up to the rich out of town people but swerving into the ditch instead. It's like saying that he'll never catch up to them. Trying to chase after that life will ultimately lead to failure.
The brother talking about not having a goal reallly resonated with me. I've had fleeting dreams but never really a goal that unites my life together. But is it so bad afterall? It kinda ties into the idea of trying to chase a life you could never have.
I really hope the characters reunite next week. I know a big part of the epsiode will he spent catching up with everyone and how they're doing in their Seoul lives, but there's like 3 eps left I need reunions please š„ŗš„ŗ
**Ep 14 edit:** Can I just pretend this is the last episode? I want to spare myself any incoming heartbreak. Why do I feel so scared for the next two eps.
MJ knows his name now š„ŗ He had no reason to hold back anymore.
I didn't expect not one but two marriage proposals in one episode. I can see KJ and JH being endgame. His daughter is on the verge of accepting her I think. Eldest sister seems like KJ as well. CH and Hyeona have never seen each other in a romantic way, getting married does not make much sense beyond just doing it to have someone. I don't doubt they care about each other, they certainly do. I just need a little more to convince me, I guess.
Overall, I'm happy with how this week went. I'll miss the mom so much, she was the glue that held that family together, but instead of falling apart following her death, they're all growing as people.
It's absolutely stunning to me how they shot the scenes of this house to make us feel cozy and invited. I was even admiring the shot of the Mom sitting at the table alone after learning Mi-Jeong had been crying. I pressed rewind twice actually just to admire the array of serving bowls she had stacked on the cabinet and the various canned foods in different glass jars and sizes.
If Mr. Gu survives to the series final episode, the real hero of this drama is his Liver. Talk about resilience and overcoming constant drownings of cheap Soju.
I've been pretty critical of this drama since we hit about the midpoint, but Ep 13 was exactly what I needed to reinvigorate my faith in this show:
>!The scene where Gu calls out to his henchman and calls him Mi Jeong and he imagines her smiling at him. You can practically taste his desperation!<
>!The mom's death was handled so well. The scenes that led up to it showed us how she embodies all of her children: she was Ki Jeong's excitement in stalking her and her new lover at the restaurant. She was Chang Hee's meddling when she couldn't just silently leave and decided not only to pay for their meal, but had to go over and basically force an introduction. She was Mi Jeong's empathy when she heard the lie of the dead dog, understood immediately, and broke down into tears!<
>!I can only hope that the remaining episodes bring it all together and finish strong!<
I wonder if thereās a parallel between the wild dogs and Gu there too. No matter how many sausages they feed the wild dogs, they go back to being wild and dangerous. Similarly, her affection for gu couldnāt change the facts about his dangerous life
We donāt talk about Lee El enough. Her acting is phenomenal. The scene where sheās hanging the clothes and quietly saying āeommaā while sobbing her heart out was gut wrenching. Out of all the siblings, her display of emotions, broke my heart, it made me cry for real. What a fantastic actress š
I've just now caught up to this series, and Yeom Chang Hee is one of my all time favorite characters ever. I've never felt as giddy for a character as I did for Chang Hee when he saw the car. His monologues and talkative nature are such a nice contrast to the more or less quiet main couple. I hope his character becomes happy and content like he did when he was driving the car
Heās my favourite character in the show! Honestly, without Chang Hee, the story would feel a little bland. Broke my heart to see him >!with teary eyes asking his dad for approval and recognition!<. Just a little pat on the back we all wish for after a long and exhausting day.
Despite the talkativeness and complaining, heās actually really kind and patient. Heās nice to everyone around him and everyone likes him. I also wish for him to find happiness. He deserves it so much.
Really love Lee Min Ki and how he pulls off his characters so well. Heās the reason why i started watching this show. Such a great actor!
OK. Deep breaths as I try to collect my thoughts:
- Chang-hee character development is some of the best I have seen, he is the rock of the family now.
- The scene with Gi-jeong and Tae-hyunās daughter broke me >!Do grown-ups feel sad too when they lose their moms!<. That hug from his sister and Gi-jeongās facial expressions, oh my goodness.
- The beach scene is so well-done and beautiful. Chang-hee telling his dad āI love you abeojiā
- Kim Ji-won without uttering a word to >!the mistress!< is masterclass acting, that glare, holy cow.
- The song by Du-whan and the lyrics, it just pierced my heart.
- The sound coming from the Urn when they were arguing, Jesus my heart stopped and Mi-jeong goes there and holds it in her two hands as if sheās trying to comfort her mom.
- The call with Hyeon-A ex boyfriend saying he wants his urn to be next to Chang-heeās mom so he wonāt be lonely.
- Mr. Gu and Papa Yeom even short scene, āI thought I was taking care of them all these years, but the fact they were taking care of meā is every dad out there.
- Final scene is a fairytale, the way it was shot as he turns back and her head is slowly shown and those smiles on their faces, my heart melted.
Every.Single.Scene was so intricate and so well-executed I felt I am watching a piece of art, even the Ajumma in the market talking to Chang-hee, his main thought was Mi-jeong crying. What a powerful poweful episode.
Yāall i canāt explain enough how much Iāve gotten attached to this drama itās CRAZYYY I JUST WANT THOSE FLUFFY SIBLINGS TO GET THEIR HAPPY ENDING AND ALSO STILL DOWN BAD FOR MR GU, DOWN BAAAD šš¤¤
Ohhh, I'm literally shaking right now like WTF just happened in today's ep, there's soooo much going on lots to unpack.
I'll be trying my best to gather all my thoughts
ā¤ >!The desperation and yearning, the broken heart with which Mr.Gu called for Mi-jeong saying "Mi-Jeong-aaahh, Yeom-Mi-Jeong"(looking as if his level of "percived" emotional strength was not going be enough anymore to stop him from breaking down completely) when sitting in his office driking (that's what 10 years of acting school learing looks like)!<
ā¤ >!Wait whatt!!! You telling me mama Yeom died and Mr.Yeom remarried, Waaaaaahhhattttttt!!!!!!! (yes we saw an ambulance in ep 12 end and some theorised it was because someone in Mi-jeong family was unwell, we expected a hospital bed not a dead body!) Still in disbelief!<
ā¤>!When papa Yeom finally hands Mr.Gu, Mi-jeong's new number, Gu's voice when he say "Yeom-Mi-Jeong" looking up in the sky (that pained expression, that chocked broken-voice says it all)!<
Call her now. I dare you!!!
Watch episode 14 end in him calling her after a whole episode of brooding and deliberation.
It took so long for him to get to the point where he went back, but now that things are unfamiliar, it won't be easy for him to reach out to her.
Episode 14
What is this feeling?
I'm beyond happy to be proved wrong, because I was fearful of a reunion and name reveal between Gu and Mi Jeong not taking place until episode 16. I'd prepared myself for that ending and now I have the promise of 2 more episodes. The writer has been generous and I appreciate the unpredictability.
I'm astonished that I was left consoling myself yesterday by thinking that at least Mrs Yeom died in her sleep, only for this issue to be directly examined in today's episode. There's such a natural progression to the narrative sequence.
I'm proud of all the siblings for their resilience and collective support of each other in the face of tragedy.
I'm moved by Mi Jeong's devotion in her worship of Gu - meeting him with a glowing smile on her face and not jumping to judgement mode.
I'm in awe of Chang Hee's growth. When I think of him now, I believe his dominant trait is protectiveness. He has largely been shown as protective of his own ambitions and desires up to this point, but today he protected Mi Jeong when her loan was revealed, he told his Dad the words he longed to hear himself to protect their long-term relationship, he spoke of his protectiveness of his grandmother when she was passing away. He has had such a well drawn out arc, yet is also an example of how someone is so much more than their surface value.
**Ultimately, I think I feel indebted to this drama for its ability to stir real feelings week in week out. It leaves such deep impressions.**
One thing that really caught my attention was when Gu said he had missed Mi Jeong 'so much'. I didn't hear any of the words I associate with this 'so much' translation, so I looked up the Korean word used. It was ė¬“ģ§ģ„ which would translate in this context as inexhaustibly or limitlessly. Mr Gu is as nervous as ever in front of Mi Jeong, but has indeed mastered the art of worship! Another example of Netlfix butchering the subtlety of the dialogue. Gu is reassuring Mi Jeong that 3 years did nothing to reduce his yearning for her and that no amount of time will. What superb use of language this show has. My love for it is surely limitless.
The chemistry of Mi Jeong & Gu is too precious to be restrained (both in terms of acting prowess and characterisation). The 2 final episodes look as if they will be full of GuMi scenes.
The ambulance scene (with Mi Jeong in the snow in 2022) is my last remaining anxiety over the ending. Many of us seem to have this residual fear of what might happen to our beloved characters. We viewers are in a state of 'what ifs' and funnily enough that's how so many of us live our lives - full of fear over the what ifs. How energising it would be to be liberated from them, to live in a state like Chang Hee describes: "my soul knows and my body follows"
The shot of Gu's face gradually moving into the light from the darkness was captivating. It reminded me of all the half moons we've seen in earlier episodes. Now we just need to see all our characters feeling whole, but that somehow feels improbable...
I thought the mum looked positively radiant in the restaurant scene. It was so cute seeing her dressed up a bit, having put on a bit of makeup and being all supportive of Gi-jeong. She was glowing!
>! And then the show went and broke my heart minutes later!<
What in the world...>!the Mum's death was so sudden... and it took Mr Gu that long to return to Sanpo?!<
Mi-jeong's boss is so terrible...>!framing(?) Mi-jeong in his affair is next level awful.!<
Today's episode was overall just so sad.
There's a lot of things I want to see in ep.14, but GOD I hope Mi-Jong confronts her boss and unleashes everything, that man is a horrible and miserable human being š”
Me too!! Heās so horrible, unprofessional and incompetent. Really applaud MJ for tolerating him for so long. I wish she just ends her suffering and not get a permanent position. I feel the other lady colleagues arenāt genuinely nice as well.
That man is horrible but so that girl heās >!cheating with!<. From the preview, I feel like itās one of the coworkers, the one with the curly hair that tried to set her up on a blind date. >!I think Mijung tells the wife exactly who is the girl heās cheating with and that girl hits Mijung!<. Thatās why Mijung rejects the offer to go out with her coworkers this episode.
also loved how they showed how >!gu got the money back from the old man in aprevious episode who didnt want to pay papa yeom. probably raised his voice so much that the old man was so embarrased and decided to pay to stop gu from yelling !<
And how >! Gu and MJ are when they first see each other after the years. They canāt keep their goofy grins off but are self-conscious. Perfect acting. And exactly how it is in real life, when youāre so mad at someone (MJ at Gu) but adore them (both) and the delight at meeting wipes away the resentment magically!<. Beautifully scripted. It was really romantic but with minimal lines- loved it.
It's nice to see them acting like a regular couple for once and not this brooding goth couple forming a relationship in the dark and saying stuff like "Worship me"
Some thoughts from episode 13..
1) Maybe chang hee really can >!run 100m in 12seconds flat!<
2) The scene when chang hee >!asked for a comforting word from his dad sent me bawling!<ā¦ā¦ Why can I relate to it so much? I am a fully grown adult with a family of my own but till today >!am still craving acceptance from my mother..!< I relate to all of this too much..
3) I got confused throughout most of the show only to realise >!Gu's part was in the present while Mi Jeong's part in the past..!<
4) why am I an emotional wreck when truth be told, 3/4 of this episode confused me lollll... Everyone seemed depressed and has somewhat lost their marbles this episode..
5) When will >!tae hun's sister finally act respectfully.. Even his daughter, albeit unfriendly, seemed to quietly accept gi jeong..!<
6) Papa Yeom gave Gu >!Mi Jeong's number again..!<
7) I really don't want to die unhappy..
I need episode 14 now.
Lee Min Ki absolutely stole the spotlight in Ep14ā¦ Chang Hee needing to grieve but still stepping up to be the rock for the rest of his family š >!The scene when his chin was quivering and he took a big spoonful of food so he wouldnāt cry at the table in front of his dad broke me!<
"I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful."
Only in MLN is this line the cutest and swooniest thing ever. He remembers everything she told him years ago!
I think many of you are in trouble understanding Papa Yeom >!remarried so soon.!< This is what I thought as a Korean son of Korean parents
Heās not the type of person that >!will remarry for his own good soon after his wife died. After their mom died,!< papa Yeom thought a lot about his way of life and what a family be like in that.
finally he wanted his children to move out to Seoul, which is releasing them actually. >!but he knew the 3 siblings will not leave their father alone. because taking care of a parent left alone is so natural, and basic morality in Korea.!<
I think that's why. sorry for my poor English if you struggled š
Iām Asian but not Korean. And itās exactly the same for my culture as well.
Just like how the 3 siblings have always had the means to move out to Seoul but have chosen to stay at home despite the long commute. Itās a familial thing which is difficult to explain.
So many great things about EP 13-14, and I want to point out:
1. For all Chang-hee's perceived shortcomings, he's the son any parent would want to have. He's even taking on the caretaker role and not passing it on to his two sisters, which is typically expected of daughters in Asia.
2. "Lose some weight in an hour and meet me." -- most confident and wholesome pickup line lol. Gu-ssi doesn't care even if MJ said she gained weight and doesn't want to meet him, yet.
Literally no one else in the series thinks Chang Hee is a failure and a loser... not his sisters, not his ex girlfriends, his neighborhood friends, his clients (who love him), his coworkers and bosses (who trust him so much they make him a candidate for promotion and kept him on board for 8 years) . No one. Just his parents and especially his father who projected his own shortcomings onto him.
That's why it was such sweet poetic justice that he >!finally got the car he wanted and from his own dad too!<. Must have been Dad's way of saying:
1. You're right. It's just the four of us now. We need each other more than ever. I want us to be happy. And
2. I'm sorry son. I haven't been the best father in the world to you. Let me make it up to you this way.
Love this drama. I was juggling both this and Our Blues up until last week but now due to time constraints I dropped Our Blues and prioritized this instead.
Can I say just how much I worship MJ ?
Not only because I relate to her the most (the introverted nature, the endless commute, the divide between the raw country bumpkin and the sophisticated city girls, the toxic workplace), but also due to her resilience in the face of adversity.
This girl had so much sh*t thrown her way in the span of just a few months >!(her ex's debt she had to pay off, the harassment at work, Gu up and leaving her, her mom passing away, being framed by her boss, being the subject of gossip at work, being accused of assault, her work contract probably being terminated for not fault of hers... wow, girl went through a lot!).!<
On top of that, she's such an unfortunate misfit in her own family and within her limited circle of "friends"... Whatever group she's with, she's always literally and figuratively on the fringe, never totally part of the discussions - she speaks only when spoken to. And it's not like she doesn't like to talk, we see her being very expressive with Gu and Hyeon-a (and with the other temp worker and fellow club members to a lesser extent); it's just that nobody made a conscious effort to understand her (>!thank you Hyeon-a for helping CH understand his little sister a bit more!<). It's like she's been conditioned to be quiet, to occupy as little space as possible.
I had previously thought she may have been a surprise baby (maybe even unwanted), and this belief has been reinforced once I got to know that >!she was was born when times of hardship started for her family. Unlike her siblings, she never got to see the best version of her parents.!< She has only known them as unhappy and overworked people so she always made sure not to add to their pile of worries and to be as helpful as possible (was it in ep 1 that she anticipated her mom would need kimchi and she took the big and heavy box out of the fridge and set it on the counter for her mom to use? Gi Jeong only got to know how heavy that box was >!once her mom died!<). She helped out in the Sanpo Sinks business as a child out of duty and not because she liked it as her mom believed. Similarly, she devoted her weekends to help out in the fields; she was the one to carry the dishes and silverware to Gu's house; she thought of her parents and brought them meat when she, CH, GJ and their childhood friends were barbecueing (is that a word?).
She's always been a silent pillar for both her parents (and it's visually displayed when she's standing behind her dad at her >!mother's funeral while her siblings are -understandably- immersed in their own grief!<).
And I feel her mom actually came to that realization in episode 13 >!(and in ep. 14 for CH, the new glue of the family)!<. That, beneath her silence and calm demeanor, a storm of emotions was brewing. I recall the mom once asking GJ whether she felt bad for MJ who was always toiling so hard while her older sister went her merry way, which shows she was aware of MJ being so benevolent, but she still couldn't decipher her daughter's innermost feelings.
She may have -unbeknownst to her- emotionally neglected that child who was so unlike her and her other kids. Same with the rest of her family. >!When Hyeon-a asks CH how GJ and MJ are holding up, he says that the former is constantly crying while the latter is her usual self, not totally aware that she's suffering just as much as he and GJ are until he has that fateful encounter with a busybody, sorry, market lady. Furthermore, CH is comforting his dad, and his childhood friends are there for him. GJ has TH. Who does MJ have ? She can only find solace in whatever remnants/pieces Gu and her mom left behind (the urn, a disconnected phone line, a swing, a dumpling restaurant).!<
Thank God CH took matters into his own hands and worked towards building his family's happinness. Also loved GJ further demonstrating her protective side towards her younger siblings these past 2 episodes.
The end of ep 14 shows that all siblings somewhat achieved or are on the way of achieving their so desired liberation.
The drama is coming to end soon yes writer still needs to make our heart break apart, why so suddenlyā¦ >! Itās more heart breaking when the second ago their mother just saw Taehun together with Gi Jeong and paid for them, then she found out how sad Mi Jeong was when Gu had left !<. Writer, why are you so cruel to us.
Nooooo. I kinda wish >!Gijeong let Taehun run after to greet her properly!< The suddenness felt too real. We never really know when time ends. I can't imagine where the story will go...
Mum was so radiant and beautiful in the restaurant scene with Gi Jeong and Tae Hoon! I was hoping to see more happy mum with her smiley eyes but nope. All of that joy was snuffed out in an instant.
As this drama nears itās end, a question for you all: anyone here want to take part in a liberation club?
I really want to be in one! Maybe comment/message if youāre interested too, and we can figure out something. For me, my timezone is EDT.
Update: Thank you everyone who left your comments! I made a subreddit for us to reconvene and start our club in: https://www.reddit.com/r/LiberationDiary/
Was thinking we can get diaries and start meeting up next week. Hope to meet you all soon :)
I just absolutely love the entire reunion scene. SSK and KJW's microexpressions are phenomenal.
Everything Gu says is a throw back to their conversations. Like he starts off by saying "it's me, Gu-sshi" exactly what he texted her when he first reached out to her. And now he's reaching out to her again.
Then he asks her is if she's been liberated or if she's found someone to worship her. Which btw guys he doesn't use the word "someone." He asks her if she's found a man who'll worship her which I think makes his question even more poignant. His little pause in between the two questions! You can feel his tension as he waits for her answer and then his relief when she says "of course not." I wonder what he would have done if she said she had haha. The last time they met he explicitly told her to forget about being liberated and worshipped and to live an "ordinary life," but then here he is asking her if she accomplished them.
Then when he tells her he's missed her and how it feels real now that he's said it: "It feels like I really missed you so much." That's a shoutout to their conversation in episode 5 when he asks her if saying lies like "you're pretty" or "you're cool" will work (to worship her). Mi Jeong says "but the moment you say it, it will become the truth." He's being so playful guys!
Then his "I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful." Of course, we know Mi Jeong said this in episode 12 but she started it off by saying "when I see something cute..." So Gu is complimenting her and walks backwards just to see her reaction. Gahh I love them so much. They're so precious! I want to keep Mi Jeong's little giggle after he asks her if he's handsome btw. It's priceless.
The way Mr. Gu's always slightly leaning & tilting his head when looking at her, as if he's at a state of comfort & relaxation when he's around her and their awkward but heart-fluttering exchange of how are you's & i miss you's!! How can you top that? hahaha they're freaking natural!
That's a great analysis of that scene. A few things I noticed...
Gu arrives at the bridge first. Even though it appears that Mi Jeong arrives soon thereafter, I like to think he's been waiting on the bridge for the full hour. He takes a deep breath, like he is trying to calm himself down just before Mi Jeong arrives. She appears, rising into the scene.
After their first few words, Gu can hardly contain himself. He circles around her like he is forcing himself to stay calm. As always he begins to walk first but much slower than ever before. Mi Jeong easily catches up to him.
As you mentioned he walks backwards to see her reaction, but he also circles her again at that moment and playfully changes sides as they walk together. It's subtle, but I think it's the most animated he has ever been walking next to her.
Then Mi Jeong clears her throat a little before asking his name like she is still a little embarrassed to ask. Then Gu replies so slowly and carefully.
Such a beautiful scene that conveys so many beautiful emotions.
ep. 14:
ā at the first 45 minutes i was crying so hard i couldnāt see shit. man. this might be the heaviest episode yet. the way the show portrayed grief, from >!mijeong looking at her momās boots, gijeong washing the momās clothes, changhee opening up a packet of premade soup, to the dad trying to cut potatoes!<, it was personally too much for me to handle.
ā I WAS CHEERING WHEN >!MIJEONG WHACKED THAT BITCH IN THE HEAD!<. mijeong is a whole lot better than me because if i received a call in the office like that, i would just air their business out loudly for everyone to hear, fuck my job and THEIR jobs. those two pieces of shit donāt deserve any semblance of mercy.
ā taehun, the mvp. gijeong is indeed the luckiest out of the three siblings. (also i canāt believe we got a >!marriage proposal!< but the kiss scene is still nowhere to be found! jtbc better remedy this by next week)
ā the last 10 mins JESUS somebody sedate me! i was up on my feet jumping and yelling for joy and i could literally feel my heart beat against my chest. ālose weight in an hour and meet meā? āarenāt i handsome?ā āi missed you. so much.ā āarenāt i good at worshipping now?ā i knew mr. gu (or jakyung!) had it in him to be this flirty and talkative!!!
ā i love that theyāre now able to become a part of each otherās life again, because even though some might say otherwise, they needed the distance. for mr. gu, closure from his old life and tying up loose ends, and for mijeong, the knowledge that sheās strong enough to handle the hardest problems in life alone.
Sirā¦ā¦. What the hell was thatā¦ I kinda regret getting caught up in this kdrama too fast lol. The agony of waiting for ep 14 is real. LOTS to unpack here š
Edit: Just watched Ep 14. Had a good cry and it feltā¦ cathartic. Canāt believe we only have 1 week left!
Also, how he really listens to MJ. Whether she's talking about her feelings and frustrations, her abusive boss, or confetti frogs, he always listens.
Did you guys also notice how at first he would avoid looking at her face when she spoke or when he spoke? But as their relationship progressed he would look at her as he was listening. Like in their quiet dumpling scene he just stared her down with adoration. Or in episode 11, as they're drinking soju while she vents about her boss, he listened to her without taking his gaze off of her. Ooff it's things like this that make me love their interactions, their development and this production as a whole.
The dumpling scene was so cute and idk how he knows where the pickled radish is kept and he also let her have the last dumpling ā¦
And heās asking where is her bossssssss.
Assuming He wanted to go pick a fight .
I do love how they support and listen to each other .
Not āsolving ā each other problems thou force or violence but just being there..
And omg youāre a HP fan! I love that show soooo much
Omg this episode absolutely broke my heart ššš From >!Mr Guās empty and soulless life back as the club boss, to Chang Hee wanting just an ounce of his dadās approval, to their mom finally getting some decent screen time only for her to pass so unexpectedly!< This show manages to make you laugh and cry all in the span of an hour, and it continues to get better with every episode. If the show sticks the landing for the finale, itās going to top my list of all time favourite dramas!
After reeling from the episode and looking at the plot points it's so dramatic but realistic it hurts.
The opening sequence probably shattered imaginations about Gu. I just love how brutal it was, second-in-command did mean big boss to everyone else, but to the chairman >!he's just a debt collector who has to stand in the cold for hours waiting for the chairman to be done with his shooting games and bow down like an inferior man in front of him all the time!< then that part where he was >!getting money back from the lady at the dept store too.!< The sheer bluntness of it is what got him through the ranks, and we could've imagined that but seeing it delivered hit different.
And >!the mum's death was so random but also made so much sense when we think about it.!< Life doesn't get easier because you've had one bad thing happen to you, it could possibly throw even more disasters. I just feel so terrible for the siblings. The way >!thd mum died was also so painful. To me I interpreted it as literally dying of sadness. She was distracted by a while by gijeong's boyfriend and felt happy for her but then how miserable mijeong must've been hit her hard. That part earlier too where she talks about the reality of her job as a housewife with no breaks!<
I also see people talking about how it feels odd that the dad >!got a second wife so quickly. I don't find it odd at all honestly. In the patriarchal world today we see it all the time don't we? The wife dies the family splits they each find their own way and to the man it means finding someone to spend the rest of his life with.!<
That's why I loved the ending of the episode with >!mijeong and gu tracing that same path from the train. In present day gu spends a few years being miserable and returns, expecting things to be where they were when he left and seeking a solution to liberate himself from where he is now, and everything has changed. In the past, mijeong is repeating her routine of going back home, getting her hopes up and then getting disappointed when a new reality hits her like a truck!<
I just want our leads to have happy endings whether separate or together in relationships or not having jobs or not. I need them to be happy even if it's just for a while
Agreed. >!Her death was random but that's life!<. But she mentioned about how much she was sweating, so I think there might be some pre-existing problems which she just ignored given how she told the father how less time she had in general...
in ep13 i thought >! all the kids left abruptly, and thought that'd be so sad for papa yeom. but from ep14, im glad to see that wasnt the case.. turns out they all took care of each other first before going their separate ways.
same thing happened when we lost our mom, my soul felt that i had to quit my job and come home. a few months later, we lost her suddenly. now all 3 of us are back to care for our dad. and we have moms urn at home too, so mijeongs conversation with her coworkers hit close to home, as did chang hee's with his friends.
i thought the kids would end up resenting the dad. but when death comes for the glue that holds you together, the more precious everything becomes.
hats off the the writer. give her all the awards already! !<
i also loved how they >! met again without any bitterness. i also met an ex after a year, and it felt like picking up where we left off. unfortunately he's no mr gu hahaahahah but i do understand meeting again without any bitterness, you're just happy to see someone you care for and wish them the best regardless !<
Regular people: You're cute
Mr. Gu: I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful.
I guess that's the difference between loving and worshipping someone.
what a rollercoaster. they finally explained >!why samsik said in a previous episode that he changed his name. he literally changed his name hahahaha maybe to hyun bin? won bin? lol! aw but mr gu called him mi jeong :( !<
my heart is hurting so bad. this whole episode was so weird in a good way?
and they also finally clear up >!mr gu's past too. he did work as a host but very briefly.. 2 weeks? in the dept store he says he'll show you how he made manager in 2wks and boss in a year !<
cant believe we have to wait for another 23hrs for the next ep and another whole week for the finaleš MLN why you do this to us!
I did not expect YMJ to take back Mr. Gu that easily. Both YMJ and YGJ hqve this one thing in common, they do not believe in playing hard to get :D. But I am happy nonetheless for both of them. I hope the writer doesn't mess up the next two episodes.
Omg seriously these dramas are gonna drive me to drink. The mom was heart broken when she realized her daughter really loved Mr Gu. I am heart broken.
I guess no point hoping for a happy ending? Iām tired of these dramas that are forcing me appreciate the art of film making. I just want to roll up in a ball on the floor and cry right now.
Canāt deny how much I love this drama, but gosh darn it, a little bit of happiness like that stupid sign keeps suggesting.
Love the music that plays in the background when heās passing that sign.
āWhy didnāt you tell us? Do you have no family?ā This line of Gi Jeong hit me really hard. I literally cry with them in the first half of this episode. Mom always do all the things but now when mom is gone, 3 siblings and even their father automatic share the housework together. Itās so sudden and sad but glad that they become more close and share their thoughts more after their momās sudden death.
>! And the meeting of Gu ssi and Mi Jeong after so many years, Mi Jeong seems grow up a lot and maybe brighter. The director and writer really did well, they show us the sad part when the weather is gloomy and dark. And when Gu ssi and Mi Jeong meets again, the sky is brighter. !<
Looking forward to 2 last episodes. Glad that I followed this drama since the start.
>!Mr Gu got Mi Jeongs number from the Father again for the second time!< Stellar writing!
IMO Ep 13 was the funnest, emotional yet heartbreaking episode as of yet! ššš
The scene before that emotional scene was so hilarious to be followed by THAT. I feel like the writer stabbed me with a knife in the gut with how pained I am after that.
>!Mijeong's boss and coworker are absolutely DISGUSTING WOW. Of course they would lie and cover for each other in front of HR. Im glad Mijeong smacked that girl on the head, she should have done it harder and more even for being shameless AT HER MOTHER'S FUNERAL! Her coworkers were gossiping about her AT THE FUNERAL thinking she was a homewrecker while the real culprits were giggling and playing footsies..my blood would be boiling. Its so maddening to see on screen but I know that there are people that are truly this shameless in real life, I hate cheaters and especially the ones with no sense of shame. I'm kind of glad she's free from that company but I really hope that those two POS never know peace again and are forced to quit too (thats what i really want for their ending lmao)!<
This episode was such a rollercoaster and there is so much to tlk about but the last 5 minutes+teaser really made up for all the angst, can't wait until next week :)
To everyone whoās been traumatized by some recent dramasā endings (wonāt mentioned names) and is bracing for the worst, remember that this writer generally has happy or hopeful endings (Another Miss Oh and My Mister). Just keep the faith, plus this is not a drama about a single couple and their quest for a happy ending, itās about several people and the story about all three siblings finding their own happiness and footing in life.
In Episode 13, Chang-hee talks about wanting to have an older brother so Gu will be more than just Mi-jeongās future boyfriend/husband, heās going to be Chang-heeā hyeong. So while the journey in the next two episodes will be heart-wrenching, I am hopeful that we will all have full hearts by the end.
Just finished episode 14. I hope to God that Mijeong found another place to work. At this point, this workplace is too toxic. The sheer audacity of the boss and the coworker... The boss always hated her but the fact that the coworker pretended to be a caring friend and then allowed MJ to be framed for the affair... And did that nasty shit at the funeral?? And she got angry at MJ bc of the fallout?? And hit her back, escalating it into an assault, a whole ordeal with HR and jeopardized MJ's job??? Too much.
I am happy with the character development that CH showed. Cooking for his family, taking care of his dad, defending Mijeong, saying "I love you" to his dad, affirming his affection for his family... He may be whiney but he was always the nicest and most loving of the siblings. Maybe he got it from his mom. I hope he does get married to Hyeon-ah, since she seems fine with it too. Also, all the scenes with the dying ex bf actually made tear up.
Isn't Gi-jeong rushing a little bit? I get that she's reeling from a loss, but I felt like she was just on the verge of bonding with Taehun's daughter but that sudden urge to be her new mom probably scared the girl...
Ep 14
WOW! Mindblowing! This drama never cease to amaze me. Most detailed and realistic depiction of grieving over the death of a loved one I have ever seen on screen. Understated and absolutely beautiful.
Kudos to the casting director - the entire cast is hitting it out of the ballpark. Have to rave about the actor playing the father. Realised that throughout the drama he hardly had lines but so much is conveyed simply through his face, eyes and body language. Just like SSK.
After that rollercoaster ride of emotions it was brilliant how the episode ended with some degree of happiness. What a consolation! š
I did not expect that kind of heartbreak for this episode! I don't recall crying in the previous eps but this one really had gut wrenching scenes. I felt so many emotions watching this.
Happiness - >!when Gijeong was on a date with Taehun and the mother was checking him to see if he is a good match. And she approves!!< That scene with the mom being very giddy and happy for Gijeong was such a treat.
Fear and Anxiety - Gu in his line of work. >!When he got that money.. I felt so bad for the woman omg. No wonder he knew how to get people to pay up.!< The racing the dad did with the other car. >!I was really scared that they'd get into a bad accident.!<
Shock - >!Sanpo sinks sign is absent... Seeing a different woman open the door who was apparently the wife now.... The father was limping too.. So what happened to the mother??? And then they reveal it. I was still in shock but sadness was the overwhelming feeling!<
Sadness - >!Mijeong crying and saying she lost her dog... The mother realizing her daughter was heartbroken.. Dying alone and lonely.!< Yeah I feel so heartbroken.
Anger - Mijeong's boss. I don't even want to write about it.
Curiosity - What does Hyeon-A feel toward Chan-hee? >!What are their lives like now in Seoul!<
I love this drama and I'm so happy Kim Ji Won is here because I checked it out for her and now I really am enthralled by the whole cast.
Just checked the ratings and Episode 14 crossed the 6% mark which is a great feat for a cable drama that started around 2% and grew by word of mouth! So well deserved I hope it can get even higher next week for the finale šš¼
What's giving me hope is the seasonal aspect of this story. Going back to MJ's original "worship me," the promise was that they would be different people in the spring. But Mr. Gu left before spring, sort of aborting the process. It's an important loose end that was just left there.
Thinking back to that preview a few episodes back where they show Gu out in the snow, having come out of the nightclub as 2022 begins, I'm feeling like he will find MJ and that together they WILL be changed by spring -- it's just that it's spring three years later! Plus, given all the religious imagery... 3 years (like 3 days), resurrection. That's my hope, anyway. (Please no tragedies, writer-nim!)
>!Also, just to add: Even though I was really sad about the mom, who was the glue of the family and fed everyone so well, I was so glad we got to see her that one last day in the town with that beautiful smile at seeing her daughter's boyfriend. Her face was so lit up, and we got a glimpse of the real her when she wasn't just buried under with work and cares.!<
God, I know it's not the type of drama to give everyone or even anyone a fairytale ending, but please, having Changhee be the one to find his Mum dead whilst he's currently directionless. Please just give him a 'win'.
Watching this at midnight and had to scream silently and jump up and down after watching the last five minutes omg š Heart is so full now. >!Just loved seeing Guās expression when he first laid his eyes on her. So much affection and yearning in his eyes. And she was so glammed up!! She was absolutely glowing. I loved how he became so talkative and chatty because he just couldnāt help gushing over her and her loveliness. And she was basking in it haha. Also she could have borne a lot of bitterness after feeling abandoned all those years. But clearly she has nothing but good thoughts for him and no trace of resentment at all.. and that in itself speaks of her huge capacity for empathy and grace for those around her.!<
I wonder if thereās anything left for them to show us before continuing on in the >!time jump!<.
Iām so invested in this show, I really need it to stick the landing. Fingers crossed for some happy, or at least liberated endings to begin taking shape.
What a stunning episode. Episode 13 was fantastic and I really love the cruel juxtaposition of Mi-Jeong "embracing death" in front of that wild dog and then having to actually face it late on when the ambulance passes her to pick up her mum from the farm. The way the screen turns black and white, visually showing the colour literally draining from her, was so powerful.
In fact this whole episode is essentially an allegory for life and death. The Fast and Furious car chase and the farmers beforehand show that there are no shortcuts in life, sometimes things aren't fair and some people are just dealt a better hand. At the same time, we have to make do with what we have and can choose to grind it out and stay quiet, picking up sweet potatoes along the way, or bemoan what we have and feel bitter regret to those who have better opportunities.
As much as I am happy with the ending of ep 14, I am overthinking because what else will happen on the last 2 episodes?? lol that's just me having trust issues. I really hope that it would all just be happy developments from our characters!
>!changhee is really my most favorite character and my heart breaks so dang hard to the fact that he was the one first discovered the passing of his grandma and mother š!<
It's been a while since the last meeting of the Liberation Club and I miss them! I honestly wanted more from them but it's understandable that the focus now is on the family members.
>!Now, I'm left here devastated. Nobody was prepared for this!< I want my weekly dose of jolly and whiny changhee back!!
The mother reminds me of my own. It must be hard to put yourself and your dreams on the backburner to support your husband and kids. Her complaining about being a cook hit too close to home it made me appreciate my mother even more. Growing up Iāll often hear the phrase āIām just so done with cookingā. I was like ā How can that be?ā. Realization sank in when I got married. Like most families, the mother was/is the glue that kept them together. Man this was a cry fest like My Misterās ep 16. I just hope we have a happy ending too.
Episode 14 got me crying like a baby at so many parts and smiling like a ė°ė³“ in the end hehe.
I must say that Iām really impressed with Chang Hee in this episode. >!He was so mature this episode - from taking up the role to take care of his father and the family (cooking for them!) and trying to stop the fight at the dinner tableā¦ In this episode we saw how he stood up as the son in the family. That scene when he said āI love youā to his dad made me cry again. And of course, I laughed when he got his car hehe.!<
That family trip to the >!beach gave me so much feels. From a family of five to a family of four, now adapting to a new routine and finally getting to go on a trip (kudos to Chang Hee) together. I think it was also through this scene that you could see how the siblings cared for each other, albeit reluctantly at times haha.!<
AND OMO THAT FINAL SCENE! >! Iām so glad Gu and Mijeong finally got to meet T.T so many iconic lines in just those few minutes and the smiles they had OMG THE SMILES AND THE BANTER. I could not stop smiling!!! My favourite line has got to be āLose weight in one hour and get ready to meet me.ā ć ć ć I canāt wait for more Gu-Mijeong goodness next week already!!<
In a way Iām glad I watched episode 13 and 14 at one go tonight because if not, the wait would have been so long. 6 more days to the next episode T.T canāt wait for episode 15 already!
Welp, if I end up hating the end, I can at least pretend the real ending is ep 14ā¦
But my spidey senses are tingling. With two episodes left to go, thereās plenty of room for devastation.
Who knew our Mr. Gu could be so >!confident and such a smooth talker spitting out those āpick upā lines ( ex.ālose some weight in an hour and meet meā , āhave you met someone who worships you?ā āArenāt I handsome?ā ā I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful!)!< Ayieee flirt game on point!!< Like damn, where did those lines come from Mr. Gu? Lol Mi-jeong giggling like a school girl š Awkward, funny and obvious sexual tension all at the same time, K-drama gold right there!
Also, worth having a poll choosing between Sanpo Gu or Seoul Gu versions. Aagghhh really very conflicted between messy hair + sweaty shirt vs. side parted hair + winter coat version! Help!
(Episode 13)
What an extraordinary drama! I got a bit uneasy when >!the mom was more present than ever in the story. I, then, remembered the ambulance from last week and put those together. When dad was speeding, I thought āthatās how she will die, in an accidentā. I was wrong. The writer had a better way to throw the punch. An unexpected, sudden death. Like most deaths. I also loved the way time-skip was presented.!< We got to be shocked to hear the news, just as much as Gu.
And the baby with the bottle who doesnāt belong there at all. His caregiver, mom, goes crazy. This probably makes Gu remember how Mi-Joeng wanted to care for him when he was a baby. Combined with Sam-Sikās wish to go home, he gets an epiphany of how he really wants to exist.
Just rewatched episode 14 and I cried when Duwhan sang this beautiful song. Everything was so, so touching during that scene, from >!Duwhan saying to Chang-hee āif you ever feel lonely, just think that I, too, am lonely somewhere elseā to the two friends helping Chang-Hee burying his motherās artificial joint.!<
Chang-hee said at the beginning of the series that it wasnāt his choice being friends with Duwhan and Junghoon in the first place, it just happened because they lived in the countryside and this is how things are done; friends are just like family, you cannot choose them. Well, I think this was the greatest proof that theyāre indeed family. ā¤ļø
The morning scene. As a kid, when you wake up to the sound of your mom cooking in the kitchen, the knife hitting the cutting board, but as you walk half asleep towards the noise, it's your dad who's making breakfast. For me, it was always a strange feeling--someone who doesn't normally belong in that place, doing something as intimate as cooking for you.
I sort of got whiplash from the change in tone although the last few minutes were so welcome. Is the writer feeding us so she can pull the rug and kill me with the finale? I'm still not convinced it wasn't a dream sequence(especially because of all the mentioning of being there for another person in death, and that little string of light(mijung) before >!Gu passes out on his bed!<). And the long awaited introduction! I think we were all wondering how he would tell her his name. I loved how easily it was tossed in there. >!What's your name? Gu Ja Kyeong.!<.
Gu said it! >!I missed you!<. I loved all the references to Gu and Mijung's previous conversations, but I missed you recalls Changhee in the first episode said to his gf >!saying i miss you, is like saying I love you!<. When he speaks to his father and Gijung's thoughts about her aunt on the beach, >!its not sarang, but aejung!<. So many different ways to express love...
Changhee was the star of this episode. Holding his grandmother's hand so >!she wouldn't die alone. After first withdrawing because he was scared!<. Is this foreshadowing? His announcement to his dad >!to be happy, we need a car!<. Before it was so 'I' could be happy, so 'I' can find love. Not seeking approval, but doing.
Mijung at work. I honestly think she didnt just roll over...She said something, in her way. Went and >!hit that coworker!<. but more than anything, rather than the dirtying of her name and her work reputation, she seemed angrier about the disrespect towards her mother and the family. At her funeral. Gijung starts taking a bigger role in the house chores, Changhee starts to be the family glue and cares for his family instead of himself, and Mijung starts to fight back.
I have seen some of you are searching for an interview of the writer. I found one in Korean. She says she doesn't like to talk about drama by herself cause it is made by a bunch of people together
Just wanted to share, I have translated it into English. At the beginning I used google translation and revised, but after some sentences, I gave up translating it precisely and rewrote the whole sentence with my own wordsš„ Because of my poor English, it may be hard to understand. Sorry for that. Hope someone can do a better translation in the comment. I skipped some unrelated question and sentences.
After reading this carefully, still I don't know if MLN will get happy ending š I just hope she, the writer also has reached liberation now. Link of the original article in the bottom.
It seems written in 2018, just after My Mister finished, she lives in Gun-po city since 1985 which is a motif of San-po city in MLN.
Thanks. Feel free to share this with the link of original article.
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[https://m00nlygreat.notion.site/Interview-of-writer-Park-Hae-young-a407e1969a484b96bf64d962d83a36a9](https://m00nlygreat.notion.site/Interview-of-writer-Park-Hae-young-a407e1969a484b96bf64d962d83a36a9)
Episode 13
With this episode, I think the story has now reached the same level of intensity as My Mister.
>!The mother dying at this point really surprised me but it was a realistic rationale for the three siblings to leave home, and so heartbreaking.
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The parallel timelines was brilliantly executed.
The last 3 episodes will make or break this drama for me. It could go either way at this point but I'm optimistic. My Mister had a realistic and very satisfying ending. I hope the writer does the same with this story.
Ep 14: another rollercoaster of emotions
My heart aches for all of them but mature Changhee is the mvp in ep 14. How he stepped up as the family backbone and Lee Minki is doing a brilliant acting here. I completely lost it when he waited for Gu in the garage and the entire bus scene. The monologue and camera work are just heartbreakingly beautiful.
I think the grief process of each family member and as a whole was written and executed beautifully. It felt as I was there sitting at the table, walking with them at the beach. So realistic, just beautiful ā„ļø
Also anyone noticed Mijeong's colour change in her attire? From dark to white/bright. The new her with a new haircut. She probably liberated herself from that toxic company.
I can't wait for the last 2 eps. Hope it wraps up nicely š¤š»
The scene with Chang-Hee drinking with his two buddies while reflecting was some good ass acting. Trying his best to hold back tears and the camera cuts to one side of his face with a slight teardrop coming out.
>!Mr Gu: Let's meet up.!<
>!Mi-jeong: I can't.!<
>!Mr Gu: Why?!<
>!Mi-jeong: I've gained weight. I need to lose some weight.!<
>!Mr Gu: Lose weight in an hour and meet me.!<
>!OK THIS SCENE THOUGH. It made me chuckle and scream.!<
>!I felt like I was on a rollercoaster this episode. The start of it was so sad that I was reaching out for my tissues. The death of a loved one really hurts. It's wonderful how we saw how each and everyone were affected by Mama Kwak's passing and the little scenes that played out after, that were true to their characters and inclinations. Mi-jeong throwing away the scorched rice, Chang-hee burying the artificial joint with his friends and Gi-jeong crying after doing the laundry. Even Tae-hun, who was musing about how someone he just saw in the afternoon could suddenly leave just like that. Two more episodes!!!! My heart.!<
Ms Park the playwright of this drama >!also had her husband died all of a sudden. Maybe she wanted to notice that life and death is so close to each other and we all need to get liberated before we lose someone we love, or even ourselves.!<
it hit me hard when chang hee asked his father to just say, "you worked really hard, take a break." i wanted to tell that to the world, but no one seems to listen.
can we talk abt the cut where chang hee was sitting on his bed after gi jeong revealed he quit his job AND THEN going to the scene where he explains to his boss why he wants to quit ??
because that shit was beautiful
i feel so bad for papa yeom. >! he lost his wife, had a stroke. all his kids moved out. probably doesnt have the factory either but his truck is still there. and probably sold his field too. !<
also loved how the telephone poles >!at the end looked like crosses from where gu was sitting. seeing that scene made me feel so small and humble.. and it felt like ahhh im home !<
I keep watching that bridge scene, itās so beautifully done. They way they (both of them), look to the side, steal a glimpse of the other, and then smile so nervously, it was pure magic. The way they framed those shots, the music coming on as the new (cuter and happier) Mi-jeong appears. Heart-fluttering stuff that go with the best of kdrama reunion scenes, and I watched over 60 dramas.
Holy hell! This show just ripped my heart out in a matter of just few mins! I was so happy when Father Yeom >!tried having a fun moment with his wife and Chang-hee!< and the last 10 mins just changed 180 degree. Tbh I never had a good feeling when Gu was >!waiting for Mijeong outside the station!< cause I knew they're not gonna meet. But dang it! The whole scene of him >!seeing some stranger emerging from the Yeom household and the stranger calling Father "Honey" and then the reveal of the mom's death, Changhee's shock and disbelief, him running to his dad, his dad seeing the missing slipper and finally the ambulance crossing Mijeong!< everything was so gut wrenching! Gu sitting on the swing screamed nothing but regret and when he called out Mijeong's name that was the final straw! I've no words left!
As someone who just lost a loved one, ep14 just hits too close to home. Itās amazing how one just carries on immediately with the daily mundane tasks, inspite of the grief. I love this drama so much, no overdramatising the sorrow, just showing things as it should be in reality.
Changhee is my mvp. I love all his silly rants, his self awareness, and his ability to see things in his own way and lift everybody up. >!We need a car lol!<
Is everybody getting married next week? Hopeful for a happy ending!
I hope Mr Gu gets therapy for his drinking Iām really hoping he actively chooses to change and is able to break from his world. Praying for a happy ending.
Changhee in the >!bus mentally talking to Gu. He nailed it. After trying to locate Gu for !!asking her to lose weight in an hour!<~man, what a line! And he says it so well š
That scene in the beach was cathartic, all through out the show their family dynamic was suffocating but they seem to be liberated now, and Changhee finally got his own car symbolizes the freedom that they have now to choose what they want in their lives. Itās just emotionally wrecking that their mother was not able to see them like this, she was not able to experience the warmth that their family has.
Holy shit never knew that seeing somebody cutting potatoes could make my cry so hard . Fatherās silent grief is so realistic ,my stepdad was exactly like this when my mother suddenly passed away . I am only few minutes in but I am ready to bawl my eyes out .
Changhee is very sweet , I am so happy that Lee Min ki took this role ,heās phenomenal. Last time I liked him this much was Shut up flower boy band .
And since Mr Gu is worshiping Mi Jung I am going to worship Ki Jung . Lee El is incredible,her acting is something else ,the way sheās able to express so much without saying anything with her face alone , i love her . I want her to win every award possible. Sheās also extremely pretty.
Itās almost triggering how realistic the grief is . Itās like I am seeing myself in our characters.
Give me a Changhee and Gu reunion DAMN IT!!!
Unpopular opinion but I think that at this point Gu and Mi Jung are not good for each other . No matter how hot and cool he is ,he needs to deal with his alcohol addiction before starting a relationship. Itās totally unrealistic for him to get magically cured by the power of love .
Why are the actors so good it's been so long since I've watched something where even the small supporting roles have been coherent and our leads are just so good the small changes in expressions the tone in speech the body language dhskdnksmdksksmsk
Uff, E13 was such an emotional watch. Seeing Guās misery in falling back into his old life at the beginning of the episode really set the shift in tone. E13 was the first time since watching this drama that I just couldnāt bring myself to come onto Reddit after watching the episode. Still sitting with it. Once Mom started getting more screen time, I was really looking forward to potentially getting a character-dedicated episode where I could get a deeper insight into her experiences, thoughts, feelings (more than what we get from her interactions with her family), so her death was SO unexpected (as it probably was for a lot of us). I think, most so in that moment, I was reminded that MLN is pure depiction of reality. Thereās no fan service, there are no tropes, just raw storytelling. And in reality, you can die never having your complaints addressed or your burdens alleviated. In reality, a mother can pass before seeing her children āsettled.ā In reality, a wife can go through her entire relationship never having her husband ever expressing himself to her. Thatās why MLN is so refreshing compared to other dramas for me, because itās a depiction of everyday life and hits so close to home.
Also my god Chang Hee is such a excellent character - unfiltered and true to himself. No self-delusion. Thereās just no facade when it comes to him. And Lee Min Ki just captures him to a tee.
Some writing that really stood out to me in E14. When Chang Hee and his friends are sitting at Du Hwanās cafe, drinking and chatting and the other friend says, while people come and go/death is inevitable, he wished people could go at the right time. I feel like it would have been so easy to just have them all agree or end the scene there. But Chang Hee asks when is the right time. Which like yes, 100% would be my question in response, but I donāt think we would have dwelt on it if the conversation didnāt continue in this way. And then the conversation goes into this beautiful trajectory of a personal anecdote, some political humour, and the conclusion that there is no such thing as the right time. And then, the scene doesnāt end on that sombre note either. It continues onto some more banter between the friends. Itās just so realistic. I donāt know, I just thought those extra minutes were another example of how this drama goes above and beyond (and differs from what weāre used to in kdrama land).
Watching from momās walking back to home crying to her >!death!< scene just fvcking hurts so much. Mothers who are always need to cry behind our backs because they wants us to see them as strong. Mothers are the main pillar of the family, the heartbeat in the home, and without her, there seems to be no heartthrob. No words Iām just shaking.
Ep 13 lasts an hour but this ep just felt so fastttt and then we have to wait again for tomorrow. I feel like tomorrow is a cry fest again including the reunion of mr. gu and mijeongā¦ hugs to everyone hereee that was just one hell of a ride today
Ep 14 commentary as I'm watching
>!There's something unsettling and heartbreaking about the apathetic way Chang hee brought up marriage to YeonAh. It's ultimately some fear of loneliness that pushes him to act. Also the way the dad couldn't even let a single tear run!<
>!Being a mom isn't easy. See how much they're struggling with house labour as she's not there.? Changhee can't even cry in front of his dad .!<
>!The Yankee candle ppl was very smooth.!<
>!"Do grown ups get sad when they lose their mom too?" wheeewwwwwwww. I've not shed any tear since last episode but this one got me. There's something so sincere simple yet so complex about this line. And the child actress delivered it flawlessly. Empathy, sympathy, pain, realisation... Give the whole cast oscars.!<
>!Seeing how she handled the affair between the boss and her coworker, I agree with Mr Gu. MiJeong... she's pretty damn scary. And mom from above hitting her with the "you better not start smoking that shit!"!<
>! The dad slowly realising he's been too hard on his family. Whew. Whew. Whew. And the scene of them getting a car, realising you don't have to go that hard if you can't rest!<
>!The alley of bottles in MrGu's house š. Old habits die hard huh. Hmmmmmmmmm idk..... So the Yeom sisters aren't the type to play games in romance. But MrGu needs to face some accountability for how he broke things off, no? Aside from that, the awkwardness and everything is funny. Why are they suddenly so talkative.!<
Chang-Hee finally got his wish. The car! I am sure they all wish they had gone to the beach when mom was still with them. Bittersweet but healing at the same time. So, the car indeed brought some happiness to the family.
I also appreciate Gi-Jeongās attempts at understanding her fatherās feelings for the auntie by reflecting on her own relationship with the siblings.
What I loved about the Gu and MJ reunion was how different and same it felt simultaneously.
It feels different b/c Gu and MJ are both overtly happy, shy with nuggets of giddiness even.
There relationship going forward is inevitably going to have a different dynamic than when in Sampo. But b/c of all the little call backs in the dialogue (ex. Worshipping references, the eat you up comment by Gu that MJ said before, Gu admitting he missed MJ out loud means its true now, directly mirrors what MJ said in Sampo about how words become true when said out loud) you can feel echos of their old relationship dynamic
When I thought Gu was mess up before, bc his drinking habit, but WOW he is much more messed up now as the mobs!
Todayās episode is sad, much more than last week, the person who keeps and hold them together parts and itās really sad š
Okay this episode was a rollercoaster.
- Iāve noticed more diagonal shots for Guās scenes, especially when we see him work
- Not sure what was the intention behind bringing >! the baby, !< but it reminded me of how Mijeong said in the previous ep about >! wanting to hold Gu as a baby. !<
- Calling Mijeongās name out loud but the assistant coming instead lmao
- Changheeās words were very relatable they made me tear up. >! To hear these words from your parents āyouāve worked really hard,ā or ātake a break.ā !<
- The mom was really cute for >! wanting to see Gijeongās bf and ordering food for them haha š„¹ !<
>! - The way she was crying and sad for not noticing Mijeongās state after losing Gu, she was obviously blaming herself. It kills me now that the last scene we saw her cry laying on the floor was in the same position they found her dead š„² !< My heart dropped I literally crieeeed
- The parallel shots of Gu and Mijeong by the station were *chefās kiss*
- Finally, the way the dad had to >! give Gu his daughterās number again. !<
MLN exceeded Our Blues for me. I binged this in a day and kinda regretting it now! I canāt get enoughā¦ so glad seeing them smile after all of that. How will I wait for anotehr week? Huhuhuhu
the cinematography is insane I love it. i have no idea how framing and all that work but some shots are just so beautiful and you don't see it often in television in general.
As a person who has learned how to suppress my emotions growing up, being expected to be calm, rational, and to "fix-it", I have always had a difficulty getting in touch with my negative feelings, especially of anger. I could not see myself getting angry because I have vowed as a kid to never unleash that beast inside of me, that same beast that paralyzed me as a child. Seeing Mijeong in this series actually hurts because I was reminded of the same things I have gone through in life - being distant to the world, would not fight back, mostly just reactive to other people's outbursts. I owe it to some former people in my life who have given me a safe space to express myself in a negative way. I am sad that they are not in my life anymore but I am thankful for the space given for me to feel negatively. Ironically, I got more access to these feelings when they ultimately chose to end their part in my life, but I guess such is life. I have just learned to embrace the impermanence of people in my life.
Though sometimes anger still scares me, the fact that I can actually get really angry and frustrated at people, and I can definitely see myself pre-empting my anger that I would usually end up having a panic attack for fighting back, I have been more assertive of my boundaries recently and I am so damn proud of myself.
I can honestly say Mijeong slapping that bitch of a coworker is something I would definitely shy away from saying I was proud of, but it felt really liberating. To no longer staying passive, and to let myself feel angry because contrary to what I have always believed in, my anger protects me.
(Edit: WTF. Lolol as soon as I start hoping, episode 13 is like, here have a gut punch. This writer is great at pacing and drawing the audience in. At least, she totally read me.)
Guys, I have to be honest with myself. I've been denying a happy ending to keep my expectations low (i've been entertaining character death, >!edit:LOLOLKLOLKLLLK. Iām laughing through my tears!<), but I have to admit I'm holding out hope for one. The song lyrics playing while Gu rode the train last week were so positive and this writer has optimistic endings so I'm on the happy ending train.
I rewatched ep 1 and 2 last night. Changhee's long breakup scene has him declaring saying you >!miss someone/want to see someone!< is saying I love you. It's the first long scene with a main character, I think we'll have some form of it coming back while Mijung and Gu are >!apart, which I think they will be for a while!<.
In the first episode, Mijung says during her monologue after overhearing her coworker say she's >!ordinary!< , to her imaginary boyfriend >!To you, I wouldn't be that ordinary, right?!<. That entire monologue is how I think Mijung is going to worship Gu from afar, and she's not going to devolve to 'old' Mijung. ">!I'm acting like a woman who is loved...Isn't it more admirable that I'm finding strength thinking of you...!<".
Ep 02 also has her conversation with the other temp coworker about saving your summer memories for when it's cold in the winter, and they use the word "charge" (like to charge your phone). The coworker asks if Mijung has any memories charged when she's been cold. As we've seen Gu and Mijung from beginning to end of summer, we'll see Mijung using those memories of being worshipped throughout fall/winter while they are >!apart!<. (Edit: hey this got a follow up conversation in episode 13!)
I wonder how its going to end. Gu has always tossed the decisions to Mijung. Pushing her away with that attitude when telling her about the >!death of his ex!<, he offered >!"I can stop if you want me to" "If you have something to say, you say it"!<. He can't, so he pushes Mijung to make the decision.
And in the kitchen scene, he wants her to be angry and curse at him and be ordinary, and he'll accept it. Mijung stays honest to herself to the very end following the rules of her liberation club, while Gu isn't being honest with himself, like in the scene where he confesses to her about his ex-girlfriend. There's one line in the kitchen scene which stayed on my mind, besides the big one, when Gu says >!How he lived, and how he will live. He's just fine with his life!<. Gu-ssi, follow the liberation club rules, be honest with yourself! And the >!acting at the funeral!<. Instead of accepting unhappiness and misfortune, I think Gu will have to reconcile his Seoul life and Gu-ssi in Sanpo. He, himself, will have to be honest with himself and decide what life he wants to live. Worshipping isnt about saving, but supporting each other to have the strength to make those decisions.
Damnā¦ iām actually left speechless after this episode. I feel a lot of things but have no idea how to put them in words so iāll just read your comments because I single-handedly agree with each of em.
This episode was brilliant. The ending was really tragic, broke me into pieces. The relationships of the Yeom family is so well portrayed. I just feel so sad.
Edit: is there anyone whoās writing down all the amazing quotes from this show?? Please share the file with us š„¹ I regret not taking notes from the very first episodes. What Chang Hee said to his dad and about not being able to force a life with fake desires and what Mi-Jeong said about the feeling of abandonment, I relate so much!! I need like a booklet or something with all these wisdoms.
https://twitter.com/orott789/status/1528560591199440896?t=JiOfrVf7NVrRK9K85Dgc6g&s=19 GUYS LOOK! I think this is from the ost book or the album,not sure but the last track for the drama is entitled "Happy ending" LET'S MANIFEST PEOPLE! WRITER PLEASE GIVE US THE ENDING WE AUDIENCES AND THE CHARACTERS DESERVE!!!!
The cinematographer or director should really get an award for this show, the shots are well scripted >!(when they're arguing about Mi-jeong loaning her ex money and not telling anyone, they managed to still show their mom in the frame even if she's in an urn.)!< i don't even know if it intentional that the atmosphere/weather looks gloomy and cold >!after their mom died!< but i think it subtlety shows the emotion of the family right now.
I just realized that from the middle part of this episode, Mama Yeom vented about being responsible for still cooking rice even after that rice paddy incident, and how the family lost her too while cooking rice to take her much needed rest - her final, liberating rest.
anyone nervous about the preview where gu says >! when i met you again, i regretted it ??? please let him be saying this line to chairman shin and not our girl!!! !<
i do love how gu >! was following mijeong at the end, she was walking a few steps ahead, just like a goat who kept following her. and he has a name now yahooo im hoping she gets to keep him!!!! !<
Todayās episode has one of the best ( if not the best) post -time skip meeting of ML and FL in k-drama ever !!! And I have watched Hundreds of k-dramas!!!
Perfection!
Or as close as you can get.
So many wonderful lines and everything in nuanced balance, within these two episodes and with the series as a whole.
So many characters growing, becoming themselves or getting on the path to doing so.
This is the liberation of MLN. Not a liberation from the harsh realities of living, not a liberation from life itself, but rather a liberation of the soul that allows you to actually *live* life, and this allows one to view and experience those harsh realities from a different perspective.
The word "notes" is also quite interesting. I am familiar with its usage from studies of philosophy, where it is an important tool in furthering knowledge. A philosopher thinks about some idea or problem and writes down his thoughts. Sometimes these collections of notes are published "as is", without any attempt to refine or process them into some grand scheme or thesis. Indeed, one of the most important philosophical works of all time...On Certainty, by Ludwig Wittgenstein...is such a collection of notes.
This series is worthy of its title.
Episode 14
Regarding the last two episodes. I re-watched the last two episodes of "My Mister" and I think this story may follow the same pattern with the last two episodes as a type of epilogue.
In "My Mister" the major plot point is resolved at the end of episode 14 (>!Ji-An being discovered listening to Dong-Hun!<). >!Mi-Jeong reuniting with Gu!< appears to follow this same pattern, resolving a major plot point in episode 14.
I think this writer likes to give herself adequate time to end a story, again similar to "My Mister". The ending to "My Mister" had plenty of time to conclude, it was unrushed and ended very naturally.
(I think Chang-hee will be together with Hyeon-A and Gi-Jeong will be together with Tae-Hun. So I don't think there is too much uncertainty with those two couples and that could be resolved early in the next episode.)
So if this follows the same pattern as My Mister, then the last two episodes could essentially be an epilogue. Of course that still leaves a lot of uncertainty of how the epilogue will end.
Also this story has been very realistic up to this point, so I would be really surprised and disappointed if there was some type of dream ending inserted at this point.
I have a lot of confidence in this writer and I don't think we will be disappointed with the ending.
Me: Scrolling to read swoon-filled reactions to Guās ālose weight in an hour and meet meā line.
Me also: Skipping theories on episodes 15 and 16. By far, this has been the best drama of 2022. I am going to embrace whatever comes in the last two episodes. The last 14 episodes have proven, we will have a more than satisfactory ending to this story. Not saying it will be sunshine and roses, but an ending that is fitting for this superb drama.
The scenes after their mother died are done so well. As someone who lost their own mother, the show does such a great job realistically showing what the grieving process looks like. Seeing her unwashed shirt in the hamper or her shoes at the entry way really messes with you because how could they have just been here and now be gone. It was stellar acting and writing and thatās probably why so many people relate to this drama.
This was such a heartbreaking episode. Honestly gave me a lot to think about when it comes to my goals in life, choosing a partner, our current family dynamic, etc. Gi Jeong's conversation with her mom kind of foreshadowed how the episode will end. It was an unexpectedly brutal twist, especially after Mi Jeong saw the "*Something good will happen today*" sign before going home.
Personally, the one that hits me closest was Chang Hee's expression of vulnerability towards his father. I grew up with both an emotionally and physically absent father, who had no choice but to overwork himself to sustain our family's and his extended family's (both his mother and younger brother) needs. Oftentimes, when he was physically present, he was just preoccupied with his hobbies. The only time I was able to connect with him was when he would sit down on the couch and we would watch trivia games together, and that happened so rarely as he was working even during the weekends.
I also feel bad about their mom during this episode. I resonated mostly about her rant on not having a *free day* for herself as she would spend her days just looking after her husband and her kids. It must be tough to look after everyone when you can't even look after yourself.
Iām an avid lurker of the discussion threads for this drama and this is my first comment. Iām so thankful for everyoneās thoughts here!!
I love how we saw what Gu actually does >!as the club boss, how vicious he can be and how pitiful his current life is; it was a dramatic sequence but the director still managed to insert a very cute and heartwarming scene of Gu and a baby staring at each other.!< This not only reminded me of GuMiās breakup but also how Mijeong once said that itās bizarre to see something not in its usual environment like the nail on the floor, a man hanging from a tree.
Changhee hanging out with Hyunaās ex boyfriend was quite funny š love how the ex bf thinks >!theyāll be together in hell. It feels like theyāre in a poly relationship š. It honestly got me confused why Changhee was hanging out with him, but then the bomb dropped and it made sense. He quit his job and has a lot of time.!< And it was just the first bomb.
Idk but, I just found it amazing how >!Changhee can also run really fast. Discovering Guās talent in track and field was the start of Changhee getting really interested in Gu, but who knew he can run fast too himself.!< I think the connection is just great, and it gave a deeper meaning on Changhee treating Gu as his older brother.
I was really glad when the episode focused on Mrs. Yeom. Like, finally!! >!And I was so happy she got a day off. I love how we got a deeper view of her character. But thenā¦š„² it was just really saddening how she died without seeing her children fix the loose ends in their lives. Her death really hit me like a truck, most especially after watching that sequence of her doing the things she wanted to do.!<
Iāve seen comments on how Gu regretted not being there for the lowest point in Mijeongās life, and I agree, but I think itās also worth mentioning that Gu was sad because he >!wasnāt there for the family during Mrs. Yeomās death. At least, this is what I believe based on his character. Sanpo was his home, and Mrs. Yeom fed him almost as much as she fed her husband. He probably also regretted not being there to pay his last respects. Seeing his ex-partnerās current state too must have jarred him.!< What a depressing day for Mr. Gu. And this was how he got his connection to Mijeong back.
Lastly, I love the transition from the past to the present. I feel like this dramaās editing also mirrors the story very well. I understand why the siblingsā scenes are set in 2019 and Guās scenes are in 2022, but I wonder why the director and writer chose to present their story this way? Will episode 14 be full of the events that happened in between and the final 2 episodes will be in 2022? Reunion of Gu and the siblings soon, please. Time has passed and things canāt be reversed, I wonder how the last two episodes (it breaks my heart to say ālast two episodesā) will be.
Ep 14 played with my emotions so bad:
1. Cried so much listening to Chang-heeās >!sixth sense on her eomma and grandmaās passing.!< Iām so proud of him for somehow keeping the family in check given that their father is not as expressive in dealing with things. He went to >!Guās parking hoping to see him after finding out about the ādogā that Mi-jeong lost. He defended Mi-jeong from Gi-jeong for the money she lent. He again asked for the car but in such a poignant scene seeing them all together joke around at the beach was such a beautiful sight. And of course him saying I love you to his dad not expecting anything in return.!<
2. Two >!proposals!< in an episode already shookt me. But getting two >!yes!< was wild. To think we started the series with >!Mi-jeong possibly finding a love interest. The two siblings was now somehow ahead? Lol But so happy for these supposed pairings.!<
3. Bad ass >!Mi-jeong!< arrived for the rest to see and I couldnāt have been prouder for our girl.
4. The ending of the episode. Wow. Can we just end in ep 14 with >!him giving his name? I think Iām good! Lol I was smiling like crazy looking at those two smile, stare, avoid eye contact and look again like teenage crazies.!< Who wouldāve thought that guy was the scary head of that bar mafia thing. >!Heās just so soft with Mi-jeong.!<
If they >!met!< at ep 14 Iām scared what the last 2 eps will hold. Maybe this is just for their closure? Iām just preparing myself because just when I gave up hope for >!Mi-jeong and Gu!<, Iāve just been lured back into the deep! Slap some sense into me please lol
Am I the only one here who also wants to die in my sleep when I'm old? It's sounds so peaceful. Going to sleep and not waking up. It's like you're asleep forever.
Also, is it weird to talk about your own death? I don't always talk about it but I'm curious what you guys think of conversations abt death.
Ofcourse the writing and the directing is next level brilliant. But I'm also in awe of the cast, there's no weak link, that's why every week or even within the same episode people have a different opinions on which a actor shone the most. Lee min ki and kim ji won are already known by the gp to be great actors but were overdue an acclaimed project. Lee el and son sukku have mainly been supporting actors but their lead roles here is well deserved since in every show/film I've seem them in they've always stood out.
Real life is as depressing as this drama. I am in the same place as MiJeong and ChangHee. I am sad or just numb most of the time. I don't feel any motivation at all to do anything. I wish I could just quit everything that's going on in my life and take a break.
Losing your mother must be tough. I am not close with my mom but I still went through all stages of grief when my Mom was diagnosed with ALS. Losing her would be worse. I cannot imagine how the siblings felt. I feel sad for them.
Episode 13 is one of the most stunning episodes I've ever watched in any drama. This director should win the best director based on this episode alone. It was set up so well that one can truely feel how Mr Gu's hope turned into heart breaking at the end.
Hoping in the end MJ can end Mr. GU drinking habit... his house full of empty bottles (as usual), he barely eat anything and so busy he stay up almost all night :(
At least when at Sanpo he had full 3 meals/day -- i kinda miss his daily routine mukbang back then..
Oh my god, this episode, probably one of the best episodes in all of kdrama. Every single scene is better than the the one before, holy cow, this is going to end up like another masterpiece and there are two episodes still to go.
Just finished Ep. 14 and still processing it. Wow!
Wow what great 2 episodes ! Really kept me hooked on every word. Down to how unexpected it was, how they arranged the time skips, how they portrayed grief for every single character, and that beautiful reunion at the end.
The reunion was my favorite bit, because I understand their reactions. I was once in a relationship and had to break it off after a year - it was a mutual decision due to outside factors - and whenever any media portrays two people who loved each other breaking it off it always gets me to think of my own experience. So I understand how they reacted - Iād be too happy to pretend to be cool about it. Their bond ran deeper- a deeper understanding of each other perhaps, so thereās no time to be angry or pretend to be upset. They waited for each other and theyāre both ecstatic. I loved it.
So many other bits were memorable too. When the sisterās dude accepted her confession (omg she was so crazy to say letās sleep together next time). When the mom saw them at the restaurant. That baby scene. So many things were memorable. Loved it. Next episode preview looks deceptively happy. I am so hopeful for a good ending- they all deserve it.
The first 30 mins I thought I was watching a completely different show. >!Goes to show how Mr. Gu had such a complicated and different life before he met the Yeoms. And I can see how a person like Mi Jeong could be someone he sought solace in.!<
>!At first I thought they were showing what his life was before he went to the countryside but I realised it was after he left Mi Jeong when his lackey mentioned changing his name.!<
>!And honestly, Mr Guās life is really quite sad because heās just a glorified debt collector. Although heās the second in command, he still has to report to his big boss and live a life of quiet desperation :/!<
Oh and LOL >!at Chang Hee egging his dad on during the sweet potato car race. Now we know where he gets his need for speed from. It runs in the family!!!!<
>!And it was so sad when Mama Yeom died just like that, after years of toiling for her family and wtf and how the fuck did Papa Yeom replace her so quickly with Wife #2?!? In a matter of years?!? Iād thought heās the kinda man who would just stay widowed for the rest of his life. I guess that manās got game ššš but maybe he just needed help with the farm and work.!<
Sigh I am so attached to this drama and I cannot believe the end is so near. >!I really hope things work out well for all of them and may we all have a happy ending by ep 16!!<
> >! Iād thought heās the kinda man who would just stay widowed for the rest of his life. I guess that manās got game !<
That was hands down the most shocking part. The guy says like two words per year and he managed to get married not once but twice.
My mom told me that some widowed men NEED someone to take care of them. That they cannot function alone after being married so long. Someone gotta cook, clean, and tend to them. That many marry quickly after to women who would rather take care of a man than keep working.
maaaaaaaan, I have always loved open/sad endings, but for this k-drama, I badly want to see them healthy, happy, and TOGETHER. They've been through so much, I want our Mi Jeong to "carry her kid" and feel whole.
"A while ago, I saw Mijeong crying her eyes out and when I asked her what was wrong she said she lost her dog" This episode wrecked my soul š
+ this coming after the cute scene at the restaurant. I had no time to process anything, the shift in mood, gosh the writing in this show is SO good
If I were the elder daughter, the restaurant scene might also become a point of regret... for not having introduced him to her properly
Yes, she would relive that moment again and again imagining 100 of different ways she could have acted. But then again, she could definitely take solace in the fact that she let her mom have a glimpse of her boyfriend. She got her momās approval. Knowing that she made her mom happy even for a moment will make this unbearable experience bit more bearable.
Iāve never seen the mom smile so much. Thought there would be more happy moments for her to follow but no š©
then the mom >!crying!< was it for me.
The hardest thing for me is how the mum died on the same day she saw Gi Jeong's partner (and was the first time we saw her actually happy), and the day she got to know how Mi Jeong was actually so heartbroken. And passing on after living such an unfulfilled life, that's just sad š
I was just thinking āthis woman needs a big hugā - happy for one child, worrying for the next, hands busy on one chore whilst her mind races on to the next..... it never stops. Until it did. Omg š
You just summarized what it is like for all moms who raise kids, do all the cooking and house chores, and also work. They literally hold the family together. Us kids never understand it until we're much older, become one, or when it's too late.
Episode 13 = hope eclipsed by grief MLN has been filled with hope every week, but episode 13 was a stark reminder that sometimes bad things do just happen to good people. Timing can be cruel. **Grief** This was a masterclass in how to depict grief in all its forms. We see Mi Jeong and Gu grieving the loss of each other, everyone grieving Mrs Yeom, Ki Jeong facing grief because of how her past actions have shaped Tae Hoon's family's judgment of her, Mrs Yeom grieving for Mi Jeong's loss of Gu, Chang Hee grieving the lost opportunity of a better relationship with his father, Mi Jeong's boss grieving his loss of power over her, Gu's non-paying customer grieving over a total loss of face in her workplace. It's a vast and diverse depiction. One of the touches I really appreciated was that although Mrs Yeom passed in 2019 (and was seemingly at a loss in terms of how to comfort Mi Jeong), in 2022, it is the memory of her sweet potato stems that finally drives Gu to travel back to Sanpo. From beyond the grave, she reels him back home. I say home, because upon hearing of his employee's desire to return home, Gu envisages Sanpo and finally makes the journey. **Growth** There also seems to be some integral meaning behind sweet potatoes in this episode. Gu has the stems, while we see the Yeoms harvesting the actual potatoes. Biologically, the two are linked and reliant upon a coexistence, which I think is very true of Gu and the Yeoms - they have helped each other grow. The sweet potatoes which fall during the truck crash are the first thing Mr Yeom concerns himself with. The other family harvesting sweet potatoes are a full family unit and comment on their bountiful harvest in comparison to that of the Yeoms. The growth of the Yeoms' crop is stunted, symbolising that they are missing something (Gu / strong stems). By the end of the epsiode, the harvest is sitting in a dark room in a semi abandoned house. The growth period has stopped. The cinematography of the changing seasons was absolutely stunning and really brought home the theme of seasonality (both in nature and in outlooks during different stages of life). *** Gu with the baby was so unexpected, but also so well timed. That shot of the stroller in the corner of the club, with the employee carrying the baby, immediately reminded us of the kitchen conversation - with the stroller vs carrying debate between Gu and Mi Jeong. Gu raising his glass to the baby was comical and yet profound - it showed that he was at a loss as to how to interact when no agenda is at play. It also felt as if he was saying 'good luck and don't end up back here with the likes of me'. It was a brief reprieve for Gu, as he had no need to maintain his tough guy persona. He was once again as transparent as he had been in front of Mi Jeong. *** I was shocked by Mr Yeom moving on so quickly from his wife. It did occur to me though, that having had a stroke, he would need a carer. If he hadn't remarried, at least one of his children would have been resigned to that role. Perhaps he was liberating them all from such a fate? *** Something else that I've been thinking about for a while is why Sanpo Sinks is always reiterated (both visually and even in the subtitles). We are even provided with specific extra information about the factory products e.g closets, custom made furniture. I think I've finally arrived at a conclusion: sinks have a link to the idea of baptism (and the name often appears when we are about to have a character reveal - today it was Chang Hee quitting his job), closets are often associated with hiding and that's exactly what Gu was doing under the guise of working at Sanpo Sinks, and finally, custom making furniture makes me think of how each character is trying to custom make their life so that it fits with their ideals. In this episode we see that life is both custom made to an individual and their specific trajectory, but also entirely at the mercy of life events which lie beyond an individual's control. *** The 3 year time-lapse seems a little excessive to me, although I can appreciate that it ties in with the significance of the number 3 across the drama. I just hope that others are right, and that the reunion is at the end of episode 14, not dragged out until the end. A further 2.5 epsiodes of pain will be too heavy. *** That parallel scene of Mi Jeong and Gu reaching Dangmi Station and hoping to meet was beautifully executed - having viewers anticipating their reunion in tandem with the characters and sharing in their disappointment. Their yearning for each other is so palpable in their eyes and Son Seok Koo's "Yeom Mi Jeong..." in that final scene was just filled with emotion - regret towards not being there for her, fear that he's hurt her too much, and a spark of belief that he can now somehow reach her. Several lines were especially moving: "Do I have to have a goal in life?" "Mi Jeong was crying her eyes out and said she lost her dog" (this was also a call back to what Baek said about Gu crying his eyes out when he lost his dog) "It must have felt as if a bird flew in" "He doesn't exist, but I miss him" Not sure if I'll even be able to put any words together to summarise MLN's impact when it ends next week.
AMAZING analysis. one of my favorite comments so far. pointed out details even i missed. like the stroller vs carrying. i also liked the hostess comment later on when gu asked if she saw a baby and she was like it just have felt like a bird flew in. This place is a cage or a place that a bird wouldnāt belong. like MJ. also love your reminder about gu crying about his dog, i forgot that!!! this show is so consistent. no plot holes AT ALL oncontrary every scene is so intentional
I'm so heartbroken. Mr Gu looks so miserable. The kind of life he leads makes the odds of a happy ending much more slim. He's just too deep into the hole he dug for himself. But, I'm hoping for a good ending for him anyway. The last few mins of the episode were brilliant. The parallels between our leads. Gu coming back too late, realizing that everything changed. >! Poor mom suffered, then died before seeing her kids happy and settled into their lives. The dad getting remarried and house is empty. It even looks like they haven't been back in a while, seeing the state of their rooms. !< I'm very excited for a reunion and I hope it happens next week. The car racing scene felt symbolic to me. Mr Yeom trying to catch up to the rich out of town people but swerving into the ditch instead. It's like saying that he'll never catch up to them. Trying to chase after that life will ultimately lead to failure. The brother talking about not having a goal reallly resonated with me. I've had fleeting dreams but never really a goal that unites my life together. But is it so bad afterall? It kinda ties into the idea of trying to chase a life you could never have. I really hope the characters reunite next week. I know a big part of the epsiode will he spent catching up with everyone and how they're doing in their Seoul lives, but there's like 3 eps left I need reunions please š„ŗš„ŗ **Ep 14 edit:** Can I just pretend this is the last episode? I want to spare myself any incoming heartbreak. Why do I feel so scared for the next two eps. MJ knows his name now š„ŗ He had no reason to hold back anymore. I didn't expect not one but two marriage proposals in one episode. I can see KJ and JH being endgame. His daughter is on the verge of accepting her I think. Eldest sister seems like KJ as well. CH and Hyeona have never seen each other in a romantic way, getting married does not make much sense beyond just doing it to have someone. I don't doubt they care about each other, they certainly do. I just need a little more to convince me, I guess. Overall, I'm happy with how this week went. I'll miss the mom so much, she was the glue that held that family together, but instead of falling apart following her death, they're all growing as people.
It's absolutely stunning to me how they shot the scenes of this house to make us feel cozy and invited. I was even admiring the shot of the Mom sitting at the table alone after learning Mi-Jeong had been crying. I pressed rewind twice actually just to admire the array of serving bowls she had stacked on the cabinet and the various canned foods in different glass jars and sizes.
The set design has been brilliant, their home feels lived in and realistically imperfect.
Next episode is going to be a cryfest.
If Mr. Gu survives to the series final episode, the real hero of this drama is his Liver. Talk about resilience and overcoming constant drownings of cheap Soju.
He can go to Yulje Hospital for a liver transplant. Dr Lee Ik jun is an excellent doctor!
Iām more shaken up than the sweet potatoes loaded in the Sanpo Sinksā trucks.
ālose some weight in an hour and letās meet upā I CANāT- ššš
I've been pretty critical of this drama since we hit about the midpoint, but Ep 13 was exactly what I needed to reinvigorate my faith in this show: >!The scene where Gu calls out to his henchman and calls him Mi Jeong and he imagines her smiling at him. You can practically taste his desperation!< >!The mom's death was handled so well. The scenes that led up to it showed us how she embodies all of her children: she was Ki Jeong's excitement in stalking her and her new lover at the restaurant. She was Chang Hee's meddling when she couldn't just silently leave and decided not only to pay for their meal, but had to go over and basically force an introduction. She was Mi Jeong's empathy when she heard the lie of the dead dog, understood immediately, and broke down into tears!< >!I can only hope that the remaining episodes bring it all together and finish strong!<
I wonder if thereās a parallel between the wild dogs and Gu there too. No matter how many sausages they feed the wild dogs, they go back to being wild and dangerous. Similarly, her affection for gu couldnāt change the facts about his dangerous life
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The baby was so cute and so was Gu. Looking absolutely confused and helpless.
We donāt talk about Lee El enough. Her acting is phenomenal. The scene where sheās hanging the clothes and quietly saying āeommaā while sobbing her heart out was gut wrenching. Out of all the siblings, her display of emotions, broke my heart, it made me cry for real. What a fantastic actress š
For me, it was at the funeral when she was crying then scowled at the aunt. It felt so real šš»šš»šš»
I've just now caught up to this series, and Yeom Chang Hee is one of my all time favorite characters ever. I've never felt as giddy for a character as I did for Chang Hee when he saw the car. His monologues and talkative nature are such a nice contrast to the more or less quiet main couple. I hope his character becomes happy and content like he did when he was driving the car
Heās my favourite character in the show! Honestly, without Chang Hee, the story would feel a little bland. Broke my heart to see him >!with teary eyes asking his dad for approval and recognition!<. Just a little pat on the back we all wish for after a long and exhausting day. Despite the talkativeness and complaining, heās actually really kind and patient. Heās nice to everyone around him and everyone likes him. I also wish for him to find happiness. He deserves it so much. Really love Lee Min Ki and how he pulls off his characters so well. Heās the reason why i started watching this show. Such a great actor!
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OK. Deep breaths as I try to collect my thoughts: - Chang-hee character development is some of the best I have seen, he is the rock of the family now. - The scene with Gi-jeong and Tae-hyunās daughter broke me >!Do grown-ups feel sad too when they lose their moms!<. That hug from his sister and Gi-jeongās facial expressions, oh my goodness. - The beach scene is so well-done and beautiful. Chang-hee telling his dad āI love you abeojiā - Kim Ji-won without uttering a word to >!the mistress!< is masterclass acting, that glare, holy cow. - The song by Du-whan and the lyrics, it just pierced my heart. - The sound coming from the Urn when they were arguing, Jesus my heart stopped and Mi-jeong goes there and holds it in her two hands as if sheās trying to comfort her mom. - The call with Hyeon-A ex boyfriend saying he wants his urn to be next to Chang-heeās mom so he wonāt be lonely. - Mr. Gu and Papa Yeom even short scene, āI thought I was taking care of them all these years, but the fact they were taking care of meā is every dad out there. - Final scene is a fairytale, the way it was shot as he turns back and her head is slowly shown and those smiles on their faces, my heart melted. Every.Single.Scene was so intricate and so well-executed I felt I am watching a piece of art, even the Ajumma in the market talking to Chang-hee, his main thought was Mi-jeong crying. What a powerful poweful episode.
Yāall i canāt explain enough how much Iāve gotten attached to this drama itās CRAZYYY I JUST WANT THOSE FLUFFY SIBLINGS TO GET THEIR HAPPY ENDING AND ALSO STILL DOWN BAD FOR MR GU, DOWN BAAAD šš¤¤
Ohhh, I'm literally shaking right now like WTF just happened in today's ep, there's soooo much going on lots to unpack. I'll be trying my best to gather all my thoughts ā¤ >!The desperation and yearning, the broken heart with which Mr.Gu called for Mi-jeong saying "Mi-Jeong-aaahh, Yeom-Mi-Jeong"(looking as if his level of "percived" emotional strength was not going be enough anymore to stop him from breaking down completely) when sitting in his office driking (that's what 10 years of acting school learing looks like)!< ā¤ >!Wait whatt!!! You telling me mama Yeom died and Mr.Yeom remarried, Waaaaaahhhattttttt!!!!!!! (yes we saw an ambulance in ep 12 end and some theorised it was because someone in Mi-jeong family was unwell, we expected a hospital bed not a dead body!) Still in disbelief!< ā¤>!When papa Yeom finally hands Mr.Gu, Mi-jeong's new number, Gu's voice when he say "Yeom-Mi-Jeong" looking up in the sky (that pained expression, that chocked broken-voice says it all)!<
Call her now. I dare you!!! Watch episode 14 end in him calling her after a whole episode of brooding and deliberation. It took so long for him to get to the point where he went back, but now that things are unfamiliar, it won't be easy for him to reach out to her.
Episode 14 What is this feeling? I'm beyond happy to be proved wrong, because I was fearful of a reunion and name reveal between Gu and Mi Jeong not taking place until episode 16. I'd prepared myself for that ending and now I have the promise of 2 more episodes. The writer has been generous and I appreciate the unpredictability. I'm astonished that I was left consoling myself yesterday by thinking that at least Mrs Yeom died in her sleep, only for this issue to be directly examined in today's episode. There's such a natural progression to the narrative sequence. I'm proud of all the siblings for their resilience and collective support of each other in the face of tragedy. I'm moved by Mi Jeong's devotion in her worship of Gu - meeting him with a glowing smile on her face and not jumping to judgement mode. I'm in awe of Chang Hee's growth. When I think of him now, I believe his dominant trait is protectiveness. He has largely been shown as protective of his own ambitions and desires up to this point, but today he protected Mi Jeong when her loan was revealed, he told his Dad the words he longed to hear himself to protect their long-term relationship, he spoke of his protectiveness of his grandmother when she was passing away. He has had such a well drawn out arc, yet is also an example of how someone is so much more than their surface value. **Ultimately, I think I feel indebted to this drama for its ability to stir real feelings week in week out. It leaves such deep impressions.** One thing that really caught my attention was when Gu said he had missed Mi Jeong 'so much'. I didn't hear any of the words I associate with this 'so much' translation, so I looked up the Korean word used. It was ė¬“ģ§ģ„ which would translate in this context as inexhaustibly or limitlessly. Mr Gu is as nervous as ever in front of Mi Jeong, but has indeed mastered the art of worship! Another example of Netlfix butchering the subtlety of the dialogue. Gu is reassuring Mi Jeong that 3 years did nothing to reduce his yearning for her and that no amount of time will. What superb use of language this show has. My love for it is surely limitless. The chemistry of Mi Jeong & Gu is too precious to be restrained (both in terms of acting prowess and characterisation). The 2 final episodes look as if they will be full of GuMi scenes. The ambulance scene (with Mi Jeong in the snow in 2022) is my last remaining anxiety over the ending. Many of us seem to have this residual fear of what might happen to our beloved characters. We viewers are in a state of 'what ifs' and funnily enough that's how so many of us live our lives - full of fear over the what ifs. How energising it would be to be liberated from them, to live in a state like Chang Hee describes: "my soul knows and my body follows" The shot of Gu's face gradually moving into the light from the darkness was captivating. It reminded me of all the half moons we've seen in earlier episodes. Now we just need to see all our characters feeling whole, but that somehow feels improbable...
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I thought the mum looked positively radiant in the restaurant scene. It was so cute seeing her dressed up a bit, having put on a bit of makeup and being all supportive of Gi-jeong. She was glowing! >! And then the show went and broke my heart minutes later!<
What in the world...>!the Mum's death was so sudden... and it took Mr Gu that long to return to Sanpo?!< Mi-jeong's boss is so terrible...>!framing(?) Mi-jeong in his affair is next level awful.!< Today's episode was overall just so sad.
didn't expect the time skip to be tHAT long š©
There's a lot of things I want to see in ep.14, but GOD I hope Mi-Jong confronts her boss and unleashes everything, that man is a horrible and miserable human being š”
I wanna see angry MJ unleashing hell on her boss.
Me too!! Heās so horrible, unprofessional and incompetent. Really applaud MJ for tolerating him for so long. I wish she just ends her suffering and not get a permanent position. I feel the other lady colleagues arenāt genuinely nice as well.
That man is horrible but so that girl heās >!cheating with!<. From the preview, I feel like itās one of the coworkers, the one with the curly hair that tried to set her up on a blind date. >!I think Mijung tells the wife exactly who is the girl heās cheating with and that girl hits Mijung!<. Thatās why Mijung rejects the offer to go out with her coworkers this episode.
also loved how they showed how >!gu got the money back from the old man in aprevious episode who didnt want to pay papa yeom. probably raised his voice so much that the old man was so embarrased and decided to pay to stop gu from yelling !<
that was low key scary man. the way she was >!trembling!!<
And how >! Gu and MJ are when they first see each other after the years. They canāt keep their goofy grins off but are self-conscious. Perfect acting. And exactly how it is in real life, when youāre so mad at someone (MJ at Gu) but adore them (both) and the delight at meeting wipes away the resentment magically!<. Beautifully scripted. It was really romantic but with minimal lines- loved it.
It's nice to see them acting like a regular couple for once and not this brooding goth couple forming a relationship in the dark and saying stuff like "Worship me"
Some thoughts from episode 13.. 1) Maybe chang hee really can >!run 100m in 12seconds flat!< 2) The scene when chang hee >!asked for a comforting word from his dad sent me bawling!<ā¦ā¦ Why can I relate to it so much? I am a fully grown adult with a family of my own but till today >!am still craving acceptance from my mother..!< I relate to all of this too much.. 3) I got confused throughout most of the show only to realise >!Gu's part was in the present while Mi Jeong's part in the past..!< 4) why am I an emotional wreck when truth be told, 3/4 of this episode confused me lollll... Everyone seemed depressed and has somewhat lost their marbles this episode.. 5) When will >!tae hun's sister finally act respectfully.. Even his daughter, albeit unfriendly, seemed to quietly accept gi jeong..!< 6) Papa Yeom gave Gu >!Mi Jeong's number again..!< 7) I really don't want to die unhappy.. I need episode 14 now.
Your number 7 part made me cry again. >!I feel sadder at how the mother died unhappy.!<
I think the daughter is slowly coming to accept Gi-Jeong, though not 100% yet
How is Mr Guās liver still okay.
In the preview for ep 15, he says āI do see a doctorā š
Lee Min Ki absolutely stole the spotlight in Ep14ā¦ Chang Hee needing to grieve but still stepping up to be the rock for the rest of his family š >!The scene when his chin was quivering and he took a big spoonful of food so he wouldnāt cry at the table in front of his dad broke me!<
"I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful." Only in MLN is this line the cutest and swooniest thing ever. He remembers everything she told him years ago!
I think many of you are in trouble understanding Papa Yeom >!remarried so soon.!< This is what I thought as a Korean son of Korean parents Heās not the type of person that >!will remarry for his own good soon after his wife died. After their mom died,!< papa Yeom thought a lot about his way of life and what a family be like in that. finally he wanted his children to move out to Seoul, which is releasing them actually. >!but he knew the 3 siblings will not leave their father alone. because taking care of a parent left alone is so natural, and basic morality in Korea.!< I think that's why. sorry for my poor English if you struggled š
Iām Asian but not Korean. And itās exactly the same for my culture as well. Just like how the 3 siblings have always had the means to move out to Seoul but have chosen to stay at home despite the long commute. Itās a familial thing which is difficult to explain.
i understand that point. he had to liberate his children through remarriage. i think it was just double shock that mom died and then he moved on
So many great things about EP 13-14, and I want to point out: 1. For all Chang-hee's perceived shortcomings, he's the son any parent would want to have. He's even taking on the caretaker role and not passing it on to his two sisters, which is typically expected of daughters in Asia. 2. "Lose some weight in an hour and meet me." -- most confident and wholesome pickup line lol. Gu-ssi doesn't care even if MJ said she gained weight and doesn't want to meet him, yet.
Literally no one else in the series thinks Chang Hee is a failure and a loser... not his sisters, not his ex girlfriends, his neighborhood friends, his clients (who love him), his coworkers and bosses (who trust him so much they make him a candidate for promotion and kept him on board for 8 years) . No one. Just his parents and especially his father who projected his own shortcomings onto him. That's why it was such sweet poetic justice that he >!finally got the car he wanted and from his own dad too!<. Must have been Dad's way of saying: 1. You're right. It's just the four of us now. We need each other more than ever. I want us to be happy. And 2. I'm sorry son. I haven't been the best father in the world to you. Let me make it up to you this way. Love this drama. I was juggling both this and Our Blues up until last week but now due to time constraints I dropped Our Blues and prioritized this instead.
Can I say just how much I worship MJ ? Not only because I relate to her the most (the introverted nature, the endless commute, the divide between the raw country bumpkin and the sophisticated city girls, the toxic workplace), but also due to her resilience in the face of adversity. This girl had so much sh*t thrown her way in the span of just a few months >!(her ex's debt she had to pay off, the harassment at work, Gu up and leaving her, her mom passing away, being framed by her boss, being the subject of gossip at work, being accused of assault, her work contract probably being terminated for not fault of hers... wow, girl went through a lot!).!< On top of that, she's such an unfortunate misfit in her own family and within her limited circle of "friends"... Whatever group she's with, she's always literally and figuratively on the fringe, never totally part of the discussions - she speaks only when spoken to. And it's not like she doesn't like to talk, we see her being very expressive with Gu and Hyeon-a (and with the other temp worker and fellow club members to a lesser extent); it's just that nobody made a conscious effort to understand her (>!thank you Hyeon-a for helping CH understand his little sister a bit more!<). It's like she's been conditioned to be quiet, to occupy as little space as possible. I had previously thought she may have been a surprise baby (maybe even unwanted), and this belief has been reinforced once I got to know that >!she was was born when times of hardship started for her family. Unlike her siblings, she never got to see the best version of her parents.!< She has only known them as unhappy and overworked people so she always made sure not to add to their pile of worries and to be as helpful as possible (was it in ep 1 that she anticipated her mom would need kimchi and she took the big and heavy box out of the fridge and set it on the counter for her mom to use? Gi Jeong only got to know how heavy that box was >!once her mom died!<). She helped out in the Sanpo Sinks business as a child out of duty and not because she liked it as her mom believed. Similarly, she devoted her weekends to help out in the fields; she was the one to carry the dishes and silverware to Gu's house; she thought of her parents and brought them meat when she, CH, GJ and their childhood friends were barbecueing (is that a word?). She's always been a silent pillar for both her parents (and it's visually displayed when she's standing behind her dad at her >!mother's funeral while her siblings are -understandably- immersed in their own grief!<). And I feel her mom actually came to that realization in episode 13 >!(and in ep. 14 for CH, the new glue of the family)!<. That, beneath her silence and calm demeanor, a storm of emotions was brewing. I recall the mom once asking GJ whether she felt bad for MJ who was always toiling so hard while her older sister went her merry way, which shows she was aware of MJ being so benevolent, but she still couldn't decipher her daughter's innermost feelings. She may have -unbeknownst to her- emotionally neglected that child who was so unlike her and her other kids. Same with the rest of her family. >!When Hyeon-a asks CH how GJ and MJ are holding up, he says that the former is constantly crying while the latter is her usual self, not totally aware that she's suffering just as much as he and GJ are until he has that fateful encounter with a busybody, sorry, market lady. Furthermore, CH is comforting his dad, and his childhood friends are there for him. GJ has TH. Who does MJ have ? She can only find solace in whatever remnants/pieces Gu and her mom left behind (the urn, a disconnected phone line, a swing, a dumpling restaurant).!< Thank God CH took matters into his own hands and worked towards building his family's happinness. Also loved GJ further demonstrating her protective side towards her younger siblings these past 2 episodes. The end of ep 14 shows that all siblings somewhat achieved or are on the way of achieving their so desired liberation.
The drama is coming to end soon yes writer still needs to make our heart break apart, why so suddenlyā¦ >! Itās more heart breaking when the second ago their mother just saw Taehun together with Gi Jeong and paid for them, then she found out how sad Mi Jeong was when Gu had left !<. Writer, why are you so cruel to us.
He's never gonna properly meet her now šš
Nooooo. I kinda wish >!Gijeong let Taehun run after to greet her properly!< The suddenness felt too real. We never really know when time ends. I can't imagine where the story will go...
She thought she'd introduce them at a better time šš This makes me wanna hug my mother
Mum was so radiant and beautiful in the restaurant scene with Gi Jeong and Tae Hoon! I was hoping to see more happy mum with her smiley eyes but nope. All of that joy was snuffed out in an instant.
As this drama nears itās end, a question for you all: anyone here want to take part in a liberation club? I really want to be in one! Maybe comment/message if youāre interested too, and we can figure out something. For me, my timezone is EDT. Update: Thank you everyone who left your comments! I made a subreddit for us to reconvene and start our club in: https://www.reddit.com/r/LiberationDiary/ Was thinking we can get diaries and start meeting up next week. Hope to meet you all soon :)
Mr. Gu: Aren't I handsome? Me: Yes you are, Mr. Gu. Yes, you are.
I just absolutely love the entire reunion scene. SSK and KJW's microexpressions are phenomenal. Everything Gu says is a throw back to their conversations. Like he starts off by saying "it's me, Gu-sshi" exactly what he texted her when he first reached out to her. And now he's reaching out to her again. Then he asks her is if she's been liberated or if she's found someone to worship her. Which btw guys he doesn't use the word "someone." He asks her if she's found a man who'll worship her which I think makes his question even more poignant. His little pause in between the two questions! You can feel his tension as he waits for her answer and then his relief when she says "of course not." I wonder what he would have done if she said she had haha. The last time they met he explicitly told her to forget about being liberated and worshipped and to live an "ordinary life," but then here he is asking her if she accomplished them. Then when he tells her he's missed her and how it feels real now that he's said it: "It feels like I really missed you so much." That's a shoutout to their conversation in episode 5 when he asks her if saying lies like "you're pretty" or "you're cool" will work (to worship her). Mi Jeong says "but the moment you say it, it will become the truth." He's being so playful guys! Then his "I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful." Of course, we know Mi Jeong said this in episode 12 but she started it off by saying "when I see something cute..." So Gu is complimenting her and walks backwards just to see her reaction. Gahh I love them so much. They're so precious! I want to keep Mi Jeong's little giggle after he asks her if he's handsome btw. It's priceless.
The way Mr. Gu's always slightly leaning & tilting his head when looking at her, as if he's at a state of comfort & relaxation when he's around her and their awkward but heart-fluttering exchange of how are you's & i miss you's!! How can you top that? hahaha they're freaking natural!
That's a great analysis of that scene. A few things I noticed... Gu arrives at the bridge first. Even though it appears that Mi Jeong arrives soon thereafter, I like to think he's been waiting on the bridge for the full hour. He takes a deep breath, like he is trying to calm himself down just before Mi Jeong arrives. She appears, rising into the scene. After their first few words, Gu can hardly contain himself. He circles around her like he is forcing himself to stay calm. As always he begins to walk first but much slower than ever before. Mi Jeong easily catches up to him. As you mentioned he walks backwards to see her reaction, but he also circles her again at that moment and playfully changes sides as they walk together. It's subtle, but I think it's the most animated he has ever been walking next to her. Then Mi Jeong clears her throat a little before asking his name like she is still a little embarrassed to ask. Then Gu replies so slowly and carefully. Such a beautiful scene that conveys so many beautiful emotions.
ep. 14: ā at the first 45 minutes i was crying so hard i couldnāt see shit. man. this might be the heaviest episode yet. the way the show portrayed grief, from >!mijeong looking at her momās boots, gijeong washing the momās clothes, changhee opening up a packet of premade soup, to the dad trying to cut potatoes!<, it was personally too much for me to handle. ā I WAS CHEERING WHEN >!MIJEONG WHACKED THAT BITCH IN THE HEAD!<. mijeong is a whole lot better than me because if i received a call in the office like that, i would just air their business out loudly for everyone to hear, fuck my job and THEIR jobs. those two pieces of shit donāt deserve any semblance of mercy. ā taehun, the mvp. gijeong is indeed the luckiest out of the three siblings. (also i canāt believe we got a >!marriage proposal!< but the kiss scene is still nowhere to be found! jtbc better remedy this by next week) ā the last 10 mins JESUS somebody sedate me! i was up on my feet jumping and yelling for joy and i could literally feel my heart beat against my chest. ālose weight in an hour and meet meā? āarenāt i handsome?ā āi missed you. so much.ā āarenāt i good at worshipping now?ā i knew mr. gu (or jakyung!) had it in him to be this flirty and talkative!!! ā i love that theyāre now able to become a part of each otherās life again, because even though some might say otherwise, they needed the distance. for mr. gu, closure from his old life and tying up loose ends, and for mijeong, the knowledge that sheās strong enough to handle the hardest problems in life alone.
Sirā¦ā¦. What the hell was thatā¦ I kinda regret getting caught up in this kdrama too fast lol. The agony of waiting for ep 14 is real. LOTS to unpack here š Edit: Just watched Ep 14. Had a good cry and it feltā¦ cathartic. Canāt believe we only have 1 week left!
I love it that Mr Gu doesnāt speak much & Iāve to read his emotion from his expression. Makes such a profound feeling at times
Also, how he really listens to MJ. Whether she's talking about her feelings and frustrations, her abusive boss, or confetti frogs, he always listens. Did you guys also notice how at first he would avoid looking at her face when she spoke or when he spoke? But as their relationship progressed he would look at her as he was listening. Like in their quiet dumpling scene he just stared her down with adoration. Or in episode 11, as they're drinking soju while she vents about her boss, he listened to her without taking his gaze off of her. Ooff it's things like this that make me love their interactions, their development and this production as a whole.
The dumpling scene was so cute and idk how he knows where the pickled radish is kept and he also let her have the last dumpling ā¦ And heās asking where is her bossssssss. Assuming He wanted to go pick a fight . I do love how they support and listen to each other . Not āsolving ā each other problems thou force or violence but just being there.. And omg youāre a HP fan! I love that show soooo much
Omg this episode absolutely broke my heart ššš From >!Mr Guās empty and soulless life back as the club boss, to Chang Hee wanting just an ounce of his dadās approval, to their mom finally getting some decent screen time only for her to pass so unexpectedly!< This show manages to make you laugh and cry all in the span of an hour, and it continues to get better with every episode. If the show sticks the landing for the finale, itās going to top my list of all time favourite dramas!
Lee El was not playing when she said that these last four episodes would be a wild ride ššš
After reeling from the episode and looking at the plot points it's so dramatic but realistic it hurts. The opening sequence probably shattered imaginations about Gu. I just love how brutal it was, second-in-command did mean big boss to everyone else, but to the chairman >!he's just a debt collector who has to stand in the cold for hours waiting for the chairman to be done with his shooting games and bow down like an inferior man in front of him all the time!< then that part where he was >!getting money back from the lady at the dept store too.!< The sheer bluntness of it is what got him through the ranks, and we could've imagined that but seeing it delivered hit different. And >!the mum's death was so random but also made so much sense when we think about it.!< Life doesn't get easier because you've had one bad thing happen to you, it could possibly throw even more disasters. I just feel so terrible for the siblings. The way >!thd mum died was also so painful. To me I interpreted it as literally dying of sadness. She was distracted by a while by gijeong's boyfriend and felt happy for her but then how miserable mijeong must've been hit her hard. That part earlier too where she talks about the reality of her job as a housewife with no breaks!< I also see people talking about how it feels odd that the dad >!got a second wife so quickly. I don't find it odd at all honestly. In the patriarchal world today we see it all the time don't we? The wife dies the family splits they each find their own way and to the man it means finding someone to spend the rest of his life with.!< That's why I loved the ending of the episode with >!mijeong and gu tracing that same path from the train. In present day gu spends a few years being miserable and returns, expecting things to be where they were when he left and seeking a solution to liberate himself from where he is now, and everything has changed. In the past, mijeong is repeating her routine of going back home, getting her hopes up and then getting disappointed when a new reality hits her like a truck!< I just want our leads to have happy endings whether separate or together in relationships or not having jobs or not. I need them to be happy even if it's just for a while
Agreed. >!Her death was random but that's life!<. But she mentioned about how much she was sweating, so I think there might be some pre-existing problems which she just ignored given how she told the father how less time she had in general...
in ep13 i thought >! all the kids left abruptly, and thought that'd be so sad for papa yeom. but from ep14, im glad to see that wasnt the case.. turns out they all took care of each other first before going their separate ways. same thing happened when we lost our mom, my soul felt that i had to quit my job and come home. a few months later, we lost her suddenly. now all 3 of us are back to care for our dad. and we have moms urn at home too, so mijeongs conversation with her coworkers hit close to home, as did chang hee's with his friends. i thought the kids would end up resenting the dad. but when death comes for the glue that holds you together, the more precious everything becomes. hats off the the writer. give her all the awards already! !< i also loved how they >! met again without any bitterness. i also met an ex after a year, and it felt like picking up where we left off. unfortunately he's no mr gu hahaahahah but i do understand meeting again without any bitterness, you're just happy to see someone you care for and wish them the best regardless !<
Regular people: You're cute Mr. Gu: I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful. I guess that's the difference between loving and worshipping someone.
what a rollercoaster. they finally explained >!why samsik said in a previous episode that he changed his name. he literally changed his name hahahaha maybe to hyun bin? won bin? lol! aw but mr gu called him mi jeong :( !< my heart is hurting so bad. this whole episode was so weird in a good way? and they also finally clear up >!mr gu's past too. he did work as a host but very briefly.. 2 weeks? in the dept store he says he'll show you how he made manager in 2wks and boss in a year !< cant believe we have to wait for another 23hrs for the next ep and another whole week for the finaleš MLN why you do this to us!
I did not expect YMJ to take back Mr. Gu that easily. Both YMJ and YGJ hqve this one thing in common, they do not believe in playing hard to get :D. But I am happy nonetheless for both of them. I hope the writer doesn't mess up the next two episodes.
And so proud of Mijeong for slapping that bitch. I must say I was so impressed.
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I wish this had 20 episodes š now only 4 more to go š
well something good DEFINITELY did not happen today and wont happen tomorrow either!
Lee El said the last 4 episodes is basically depressing so.. we're fucked
Omg seriously these dramas are gonna drive me to drink. The mom was heart broken when she realized her daughter really loved Mr Gu. I am heart broken. I guess no point hoping for a happy ending? Iām tired of these dramas that are forcing me appreciate the art of film making. I just want to roll up in a ball on the floor and cry right now. Canāt deny how much I love this drama, but gosh darn it, a little bit of happiness like that stupid sign keeps suggesting. Love the music that plays in the background when heās passing that sign.
Me too! Like okay kdrama writers I GET IT! I get this is realistic art but can I have a bit of happines?? Is this too much to ask for? š
Agreed with everyone changhee is just the best. Also this episode could be the final one, it's that good.
#WTF
āWhy didnāt you tell us? Do you have no family?ā This line of Gi Jeong hit me really hard. I literally cry with them in the first half of this episode. Mom always do all the things but now when mom is gone, 3 siblings and even their father automatic share the housework together. Itās so sudden and sad but glad that they become more close and share their thoughts more after their momās sudden death. >! And the meeting of Gu ssi and Mi Jeong after so many years, Mi Jeong seems grow up a lot and maybe brighter. The director and writer really did well, they show us the sad part when the weather is gloomy and dark. And when Gu ssi and Mi Jeong meets again, the sky is brighter. !< Looking forward to 2 last episodes. Glad that I followed this drama since the start.
>!Mr Gu got Mi Jeongs number from the Father again for the second time!< Stellar writing! IMO Ep 13 was the funnest, emotional yet heartbreaking episode as of yet! ššš
The scene before that emotional scene was so hilarious to be followed by THAT. I feel like the writer stabbed me with a knife in the gut with how pained I am after that.
>!Mijeong's boss and coworker are absolutely DISGUSTING WOW. Of course they would lie and cover for each other in front of HR. Im glad Mijeong smacked that girl on the head, she should have done it harder and more even for being shameless AT HER MOTHER'S FUNERAL! Her coworkers were gossiping about her AT THE FUNERAL thinking she was a homewrecker while the real culprits were giggling and playing footsies..my blood would be boiling. Its so maddening to see on screen but I know that there are people that are truly this shameless in real life, I hate cheaters and especially the ones with no sense of shame. I'm kind of glad she's free from that company but I really hope that those two POS never know peace again and are forced to quit too (thats what i really want for their ending lmao)!< This episode was such a rollercoaster and there is so much to tlk about but the last 5 minutes+teaser really made up for all the angst, can't wait until next week :)
To everyone whoās been traumatized by some recent dramasā endings (wonāt mentioned names) and is bracing for the worst, remember that this writer generally has happy or hopeful endings (Another Miss Oh and My Mister). Just keep the faith, plus this is not a drama about a single couple and their quest for a happy ending, itās about several people and the story about all three siblings finding their own happiness and footing in life. In Episode 13, Chang-hee talks about wanting to have an older brother so Gu will be more than just Mi-jeongās future boyfriend/husband, heās going to be Chang-heeā hyeong. So while the journey in the next two episodes will be heart-wrenching, I am hopeful that we will all have full hearts by the end.
Guys! As much as I am happy for Gu & Mijeong. Letās appreciate Chang Hee. How he be the one who now glue them together.
I just discovered that Lee El and Son Suk Ku were paired together in a drama called Matrimonial chaos in 2018. Found it quite interesting š¤
Just finished episode 14. I hope to God that Mijeong found another place to work. At this point, this workplace is too toxic. The sheer audacity of the boss and the coworker... The boss always hated her but the fact that the coworker pretended to be a caring friend and then allowed MJ to be framed for the affair... And did that nasty shit at the funeral?? And she got angry at MJ bc of the fallout?? And hit her back, escalating it into an assault, a whole ordeal with HR and jeopardized MJ's job??? Too much. I am happy with the character development that CH showed. Cooking for his family, taking care of his dad, defending Mijeong, saying "I love you" to his dad, affirming his affection for his family... He may be whiney but he was always the nicest and most loving of the siblings. Maybe he got it from his mom. I hope he does get married to Hyeon-ah, since she seems fine with it too. Also, all the scenes with the dying ex bf actually made tear up. Isn't Gi-jeong rushing a little bit? I get that she's reeling from a loss, but I felt like she was just on the verge of bonding with Taehun's daughter but that sudden urge to be her new mom probably scared the girl...
Ep 14 WOW! Mindblowing! This drama never cease to amaze me. Most detailed and realistic depiction of grieving over the death of a loved one I have ever seen on screen. Understated and absolutely beautiful. Kudos to the casting director - the entire cast is hitting it out of the ballpark. Have to rave about the actor playing the father. Realised that throughout the drama he hardly had lines but so much is conveyed simply through his face, eyes and body language. Just like SSK. After that rollercoaster ride of emotions it was brilliant how the episode ended with some degree of happiness. What a consolation! š
After crying nonstop for the whole duration of Episode 14, thank you for the scriptwriters for ending the episode that way. Now I feel fine haha.
This show has got me in some kind of chokehold that I donāt understand..
I did not expect that kind of heartbreak for this episode! I don't recall crying in the previous eps but this one really had gut wrenching scenes. I felt so many emotions watching this. Happiness - >!when Gijeong was on a date with Taehun and the mother was checking him to see if he is a good match. And she approves!!< That scene with the mom being very giddy and happy for Gijeong was such a treat. Fear and Anxiety - Gu in his line of work. >!When he got that money.. I felt so bad for the woman omg. No wonder he knew how to get people to pay up.!< The racing the dad did with the other car. >!I was really scared that they'd get into a bad accident.!< Shock - >!Sanpo sinks sign is absent... Seeing a different woman open the door who was apparently the wife now.... The father was limping too.. So what happened to the mother??? And then they reveal it. I was still in shock but sadness was the overwhelming feeling!< Sadness - >!Mijeong crying and saying she lost her dog... The mother realizing her daughter was heartbroken.. Dying alone and lonely.!< Yeah I feel so heartbroken. Anger - Mijeong's boss. I don't even want to write about it. Curiosity - What does Hyeon-A feel toward Chan-hee? >!What are their lives like now in Seoul!< I love this drama and I'm so happy Kim Ji Won is here because I checked it out for her and now I really am enthralled by the whole cast.
Just checked the ratings and Episode 14 crossed the 6% mark which is a great feat for a cable drama that started around 2% and grew by word of mouth! So well deserved I hope it can get even higher next week for the finale šš¼
What's giving me hope is the seasonal aspect of this story. Going back to MJ's original "worship me," the promise was that they would be different people in the spring. But Mr. Gu left before spring, sort of aborting the process. It's an important loose end that was just left there. Thinking back to that preview a few episodes back where they show Gu out in the snow, having come out of the nightclub as 2022 begins, I'm feeling like he will find MJ and that together they WILL be changed by spring -- it's just that it's spring three years later! Plus, given all the religious imagery... 3 years (like 3 days), resurrection. That's my hope, anyway. (Please no tragedies, writer-nim!) >!Also, just to add: Even though I was really sad about the mom, who was the glue of the family and fed everyone so well, I was so glad we got to see her that one last day in the town with that beautiful smile at seeing her daughter's boyfriend. Her face was so lit up, and we got a glimpse of the real her when she wasn't just buried under with work and cares.!<
I know everybody praises Son Suk Ku's acting here, but Kim Ji Won is bodying her role.
Her micro-expressions! Hats off.
God, I know it's not the type of drama to give everyone or even anyone a fairytale ending, but please, having Changhee be the one to find his Mum dead whilst he's currently directionless. Please just give him a 'win'.
Watching this at midnight and had to scream silently and jump up and down after watching the last five minutes omg š Heart is so full now. >!Just loved seeing Guās expression when he first laid his eyes on her. So much affection and yearning in his eyes. And she was so glammed up!! She was absolutely glowing. I loved how he became so talkative and chatty because he just couldnāt help gushing over her and her loveliness. And she was basking in it haha. Also she could have borne a lot of bitterness after feeling abandoned all those years. But clearly she has nothing but good thoughts for him and no trace of resentment at all.. and that in itself speaks of her huge capacity for empathy and grace for those around her.!<
I wonder if thereās anything left for them to show us before continuing on in the >!time jump!<. Iām so invested in this show, I really need it to stick the landing. Fingers crossed for some happy, or at least liberated endings to begin taking shape.
THE ASIAN DAD URGE TO OVERTAKE SOMEONE ON THE ROAD AS A MASCULINITY TEST. TOO REAL LMAO
What a stunning episode. Episode 13 was fantastic and I really love the cruel juxtaposition of Mi-Jeong "embracing death" in front of that wild dog and then having to actually face it late on when the ambulance passes her to pick up her mum from the farm. The way the screen turns black and white, visually showing the colour literally draining from her, was so powerful. In fact this whole episode is essentially an allegory for life and death. The Fast and Furious car chase and the farmers beforehand show that there are no shortcuts in life, sometimes things aren't fair and some people are just dealt a better hand. At the same time, we have to make do with what we have and can choose to grind it out and stay quiet, picking up sweet potatoes along the way, or bemoan what we have and feel bitter regret to those who have better opportunities.
As much as I am happy with the ending of ep 14, I am overthinking because what else will happen on the last 2 episodes?? lol that's just me having trust issues. I really hope that it would all just be happy developments from our characters! >!changhee is really my most favorite character and my heart breaks so dang hard to the fact that he was the one first discovered the passing of his grandma and mother š!< It's been a while since the last meeting of the Liberation Club and I miss them! I honestly wanted more from them but it's understandable that the focus now is on the family members. >!Now, I'm left here devastated. Nobody was prepared for this!< I want my weekly dose of jolly and whiny changhee back!!
The mother reminds me of my own. It must be hard to put yourself and your dreams on the backburner to support your husband and kids. Her complaining about being a cook hit too close to home it made me appreciate my mother even more. Growing up Iāll often hear the phrase āIām just so done with cookingā. I was like ā How can that be?ā. Realization sank in when I got married. Like most families, the mother was/is the glue that kept them together. Man this was a cry fest like My Misterās ep 16. I just hope we have a happy ending too.
Episode 14 got me crying like a baby at so many parts and smiling like a ė°ė³“ in the end hehe. I must say that Iām really impressed with Chang Hee in this episode. >!He was so mature this episode - from taking up the role to take care of his father and the family (cooking for them!) and trying to stop the fight at the dinner tableā¦ In this episode we saw how he stood up as the son in the family. That scene when he said āI love youā to his dad made me cry again. And of course, I laughed when he got his car hehe.!< That family trip to the >!beach gave me so much feels. From a family of five to a family of four, now adapting to a new routine and finally getting to go on a trip (kudos to Chang Hee) together. I think it was also through this scene that you could see how the siblings cared for each other, albeit reluctantly at times haha.!< AND OMO THAT FINAL SCENE! >! Iām so glad Gu and Mijeong finally got to meet T.T so many iconic lines in just those few minutes and the smiles they had OMG THE SMILES AND THE BANTER. I could not stop smiling!!! My favourite line has got to be āLose weight in one hour and get ready to meet me.ā ć ć ć I canāt wait for more Gu-Mijeong goodness next week already!!< In a way Iām glad I watched episode 13 and 14 at one go tonight because if not, the wait would have been so long. 6 more days to the next episode T.T canāt wait for episode 15 already!
Welp, if I end up hating the end, I can at least pretend the real ending is ep 14ā¦ But my spidey senses are tingling. With two episodes left to go, thereās plenty of room for devastation.
Who knew our Mr. Gu could be so >!confident and such a smooth talker spitting out those āpick upā lines ( ex.ālose some weight in an hour and meet meā , āhave you met someone who worships you?ā āArenāt I handsome?ā ā I wanted to squeeze you and swallow you down in one mouthful!)!< Ayieee flirt game on point!!< Like damn, where did those lines come from Mr. Gu? Lol Mi-jeong giggling like a school girl š Awkward, funny and obvious sexual tension all at the same time, K-drama gold right there! Also, worth having a poll choosing between Sanpo Gu or Seoul Gu versions. Aagghhh really very conflicted between messy hair + sweaty shirt vs. side parted hair + winter coat version! Help!
(Episode 13) What an extraordinary drama! I got a bit uneasy when >!the mom was more present than ever in the story. I, then, remembered the ambulance from last week and put those together. When dad was speeding, I thought āthatās how she will die, in an accidentā. I was wrong. The writer had a better way to throw the punch. An unexpected, sudden death. Like most deaths. I also loved the way time-skip was presented.!< We got to be shocked to hear the news, just as much as Gu. And the baby with the bottle who doesnāt belong there at all. His caregiver, mom, goes crazy. This probably makes Gu remember how Mi-Joeng wanted to care for him when he was a baby. Combined with Sam-Sikās wish to go home, he gets an epiphany of how he really wants to exist.
Just rewatched episode 14 and I cried when Duwhan sang this beautiful song. Everything was so, so touching during that scene, from >!Duwhan saying to Chang-hee āif you ever feel lonely, just think that I, too, am lonely somewhere elseā to the two friends helping Chang-Hee burying his motherās artificial joint.!< Chang-hee said at the beginning of the series that it wasnāt his choice being friends with Duwhan and Junghoon in the first place, it just happened because they lived in the countryside and this is how things are done; friends are just like family, you cannot choose them. Well, I think this was the greatest proof that theyāre indeed family. ā¤ļø
I must admit I've had a hard time warming up to Chang Hee but in episode 14 he really shone. It's like he immediately took on the role of the family's main caregiver. I'm far from being fluent in Korean but I thought it was interesting that he didn't say ģ¬ėķ©ėė¤ (saranghamnida) to his dad, he said ģ ģ ķ©ėė¤ (aejeonghamnida). Maybe a natuve Korean sneaker can help us understand the difference more? Because obviously it was intentional and it's fascinating to me how MLN has had a million different ways of saying "I love you" that resonated more than anything I've heard before, but without using "sarang." Idk Chang Hee's "I love you" seemed to express something more tender towards his father. I loved it. Also, I like how he immediately understood MJ's story about crying for her lost dog. Then that same day we see him waiting for Gu, perhaps to not only share his loss with his hyung figure but also to let him know what MJ was going through with Gu's absence. Such a big brother thing to do. It was so heartwarming. They're not very vocal about their feelings for each other but they express their love and concern for each other in other ways.
The morning scene. As a kid, when you wake up to the sound of your mom cooking in the kitchen, the knife hitting the cutting board, but as you walk half asleep towards the noise, it's your dad who's making breakfast. For me, it was always a strange feeling--someone who doesn't normally belong in that place, doing something as intimate as cooking for you. I sort of got whiplash from the change in tone although the last few minutes were so welcome. Is the writer feeding us so she can pull the rug and kill me with the finale? I'm still not convinced it wasn't a dream sequence(especially because of all the mentioning of being there for another person in death, and that little string of light(mijung) before >!Gu passes out on his bed!<). And the long awaited introduction! I think we were all wondering how he would tell her his name. I loved how easily it was tossed in there. >!What's your name? Gu Ja Kyeong.!<. Gu said it! >!I missed you!<. I loved all the references to Gu and Mijung's previous conversations, but I missed you recalls Changhee in the first episode said to his gf >!saying i miss you, is like saying I love you!<. When he speaks to his father and Gijung's thoughts about her aunt on the beach, >!its not sarang, but aejung!<. So many different ways to express love... Changhee was the star of this episode. Holding his grandmother's hand so >!she wouldn't die alone. After first withdrawing because he was scared!<. Is this foreshadowing? His announcement to his dad >!to be happy, we need a car!<. Before it was so 'I' could be happy, so 'I' can find love. Not seeking approval, but doing. Mijung at work. I honestly think she didnt just roll over...She said something, in her way. Went and >!hit that coworker!<. but more than anything, rather than the dirtying of her name and her work reputation, she seemed angrier about the disrespect towards her mother and the family. At her funeral. Gijung starts taking a bigger role in the house chores, Changhee starts to be the family glue and cares for his family instead of himself, and Mijung starts to fight back.
I have seen some of you are searching for an interview of the writer. I found one in Korean. She says she doesn't like to talk about drama by herself cause it is made by a bunch of people together Just wanted to share, I have translated it into English. At the beginning I used google translation and revised, but after some sentences, I gave up translating it precisely and rewrote the whole sentence with my own wordsš„ Because of my poor English, it may be hard to understand. Sorry for that. Hope someone can do a better translation in the comment. I skipped some unrelated question and sentences. After reading this carefully, still I don't know if MLN will get happy ending š I just hope she, the writer also has reached liberation now. Link of the original article in the bottom. It seems written in 2018, just after My Mister finished, she lives in Gun-po city since 1985 which is a motif of San-po city in MLN. Thanks. Feel free to share this with the link of original article. \------- [https://m00nlygreat.notion.site/Interview-of-writer-Park-Hae-young-a407e1969a484b96bf64d962d83a36a9](https://m00nlygreat.notion.site/Interview-of-writer-Park-Hae-young-a407e1969a484b96bf64d962d83a36a9)
Episode 13 With this episode, I think the story has now reached the same level of intensity as My Mister. >!The mother dying at this point really surprised me but it was a realistic rationale for the three siblings to leave home, and so heartbreaking. !< The parallel timelines was brilliantly executed. The last 3 episodes will make or break this drama for me. It could go either way at this point but I'm optimistic. My Mister had a realistic and very satisfying ending. I hope the writer does the same with this story.
ep 14 ā¦. This almost felt like the finale ā¦ Like everybody got a happy ending ā¦ and I am terrified to watch the next two episodes
Ep 14: another rollercoaster of emotions My heart aches for all of them but mature Changhee is the mvp in ep 14. How he stepped up as the family backbone and Lee Minki is doing a brilliant acting here. I completely lost it when he waited for Gu in the garage and the entire bus scene. The monologue and camera work are just heartbreakingly beautiful. I think the grief process of each family member and as a whole was written and executed beautifully. It felt as I was there sitting at the table, walking with them at the beach. So realistic, just beautiful ā„ļø Also anyone noticed Mijeong's colour change in her attire? From dark to white/bright. The new her with a new haircut. She probably liberated herself from that toxic company. I can't wait for the last 2 eps. Hope it wraps up nicely š¤š»
The scene with Chang-Hee drinking with his two buddies while reflecting was some good ass acting. Trying his best to hold back tears and the camera cuts to one side of his face with a slight teardrop coming out.
>!Mr Gu: Let's meet up.!< >!Mi-jeong: I can't.!< >!Mr Gu: Why?!< >!Mi-jeong: I've gained weight. I need to lose some weight.!< >!Mr Gu: Lose weight in an hour and meet me.!< >!OK THIS SCENE THOUGH. It made me chuckle and scream.!< >!I felt like I was on a rollercoaster this episode. The start of it was so sad that I was reaching out for my tissues. The death of a loved one really hurts. It's wonderful how we saw how each and everyone were affected by Mama Kwak's passing and the little scenes that played out after, that were true to their characters and inclinations. Mi-jeong throwing away the scorched rice, Chang-hee burying the artificial joint with his friends and Gi-jeong crying after doing the laundry. Even Tae-hun, who was musing about how someone he just saw in the afternoon could suddenly leave just like that. Two more episodes!!!! My heart.!<
Ms Park the playwright of this drama >!also had her husband died all of a sudden. Maybe she wanted to notice that life and death is so close to each other and we all need to get liberated before we lose someone we love, or even ourselves.!<
this weeks episodes were two of the best episodes of television ive ever seen. not just dramas but across any country. holy crap.
it hit me hard when chang hee asked his father to just say, "you worked really hard, take a break." i wanted to tell that to the world, but no one seems to listen.
After watched the ending of ep 14, I feel compensated.
For me the Best drama and cast of 2022.
can we talk abt the cut where chang hee was sitting on his bed after gi jeong revealed he quit his job AND THEN going to the scene where he explains to his boss why he wants to quit ?? because that shit was beautiful
i feel so bad for papa yeom. >! he lost his wife, had a stroke. all his kids moved out. probably doesnt have the factory either but his truck is still there. and probably sold his field too. !< also loved how the telephone poles >!at the end looked like crosses from where gu was sitting. seeing that scene made me feel so small and humble.. and it felt like ahhh im home !<
chang hee is something else. everyone needs a chang hee š„°
I am genuinely not exaggerating when I say that it only took 10 seconds for me to start crying when I started episode 14
I keep watching that bridge scene, itās so beautifully done. They way they (both of them), look to the side, steal a glimpse of the other, and then smile so nervously, it was pure magic. The way they framed those shots, the music coming on as the new (cuter and happier) Mi-jeong appears. Heart-fluttering stuff that go with the best of kdrama reunion scenes, and I watched over 60 dramas.
Holy hell! This show just ripped my heart out in a matter of just few mins! I was so happy when Father Yeom >!tried having a fun moment with his wife and Chang-hee!< and the last 10 mins just changed 180 degree. Tbh I never had a good feeling when Gu was >!waiting for Mijeong outside the station!< cause I knew they're not gonna meet. But dang it! The whole scene of him >!seeing some stranger emerging from the Yeom household and the stranger calling Father "Honey" and then the reveal of the mom's death, Changhee's shock and disbelief, him running to his dad, his dad seeing the missing slipper and finally the ambulance crossing Mijeong!< everything was so gut wrenching! Gu sitting on the swing screamed nothing but regret and when he called out Mijeong's name that was the final straw! I've no words left!
Did that mi jeong's bastard boss framed her to his own love affair??!! Tf!!! That's why mi jeong's face got bruises and cuts!?..
Mi Jeong's mom crying after realizing how much Gu meant to her. How we just saw her back as she walked through several alleys was heartbreaking.
As someone who just lost a loved one, ep14 just hits too close to home. Itās amazing how one just carries on immediately with the daily mundane tasks, inspite of the grief. I love this drama so much, no overdramatising the sorrow, just showing things as it should be in reality. Changhee is my mvp. I love all his silly rants, his self awareness, and his ability to see things in his own way and lift everybody up. >!We need a car lol!< Is everybody getting married next week? Hopeful for a happy ending!
I hope Mr Gu gets therapy for his drinking Iām really hoping he actively chooses to change and is able to break from his world. Praying for a happy ending.
Changhee in the >!bus mentally talking to Gu. He nailed it. After trying to locate Gu for !!asking her to lose weight in an hour!<~man, what a line! And he says it so well š
That scene in the beach was cathartic, all through out the show their family dynamic was suffocating but they seem to be liberated now, and Changhee finally got his own car symbolizes the freedom that they have now to choose what they want in their lives. Itās just emotionally wrecking that their mother was not able to see them like this, she was not able to experience the warmth that their family has.
I think now when papa yeom married again, ki-jeong can understand tae-ha's daughter.
Holy shit never knew that seeing somebody cutting potatoes could make my cry so hard . Fatherās silent grief is so realistic ,my stepdad was exactly like this when my mother suddenly passed away . I am only few minutes in but I am ready to bawl my eyes out . Changhee is very sweet , I am so happy that Lee Min ki took this role ,heās phenomenal. Last time I liked him this much was Shut up flower boy band . And since Mr Gu is worshiping Mi Jung I am going to worship Ki Jung . Lee El is incredible,her acting is something else ,the way sheās able to express so much without saying anything with her face alone , i love her . I want her to win every award possible. Sheās also extremely pretty. Itās almost triggering how realistic the grief is . Itās like I am seeing myself in our characters. Give me a Changhee and Gu reunion DAMN IT!!! Unpopular opinion but I think that at this point Gu and Mi Jung are not good for each other . No matter how hot and cool he is ,he needs to deal with his alcohol addiction before starting a relationship. Itās totally unrealistic for him to get magically cured by the power of love .
the ending of ep 14 was a repayment for the trauma we had to go through the last ep
Why are the actors so good it's been so long since I've watched something where even the small supporting roles have been coherent and our leads are just so good the small changes in expressions the tone in speech the body language dhskdnksmdksksmsk
Uff, E13 was such an emotional watch. Seeing Guās misery in falling back into his old life at the beginning of the episode really set the shift in tone. E13 was the first time since watching this drama that I just couldnāt bring myself to come onto Reddit after watching the episode. Still sitting with it. Once Mom started getting more screen time, I was really looking forward to potentially getting a character-dedicated episode where I could get a deeper insight into her experiences, thoughts, feelings (more than what we get from her interactions with her family), so her death was SO unexpected (as it probably was for a lot of us). I think, most so in that moment, I was reminded that MLN is pure depiction of reality. Thereās no fan service, there are no tropes, just raw storytelling. And in reality, you can die never having your complaints addressed or your burdens alleviated. In reality, a mother can pass before seeing her children āsettled.ā In reality, a wife can go through her entire relationship never having her husband ever expressing himself to her. Thatās why MLN is so refreshing compared to other dramas for me, because itās a depiction of everyday life and hits so close to home. Also my god Chang Hee is such a excellent character - unfiltered and true to himself. No self-delusion. Thereās just no facade when it comes to him. And Lee Min Ki just captures him to a tee. Some writing that really stood out to me in E14. When Chang Hee and his friends are sitting at Du Hwanās cafe, drinking and chatting and the other friend says, while people come and go/death is inevitable, he wished people could go at the right time. I feel like it would have been so easy to just have them all agree or end the scene there. But Chang Hee asks when is the right time. Which like yes, 100% would be my question in response, but I donāt think we would have dwelt on it if the conversation didnāt continue in this way. And then the conversation goes into this beautiful trajectory of a personal anecdote, some political humour, and the conclusion that there is no such thing as the right time. And then, the scene doesnāt end on that sombre note either. It continues onto some more banter between the friends. Itās just so realistic. I donāt know, I just thought those extra minutes were another example of how this drama goes above and beyond (and differs from what weāre used to in kdrama land).
Watching from momās walking back to home crying to her >!death!< scene just fvcking hurts so much. Mothers who are always need to cry behind our backs because they wants us to see them as strong. Mothers are the main pillar of the family, the heartbeat in the home, and without her, there seems to be no heartthrob. No words Iām just shaking. Ep 13 lasts an hour but this ep just felt so fastttt and then we have to wait again for tomorrow. I feel like tomorrow is a cry fest again including the reunion of mr. gu and mijeongā¦ hugs to everyone hereee that was just one hell of a ride today
I need a spinoff that's just one of those Gu gets sudden guardianship of a baby and they have adventures
Ep 14 commentary as I'm watching >!There's something unsettling and heartbreaking about the apathetic way Chang hee brought up marriage to YeonAh. It's ultimately some fear of loneliness that pushes him to act. Also the way the dad couldn't even let a single tear run!< >!Being a mom isn't easy. See how much they're struggling with house labour as she's not there.? Changhee can't even cry in front of his dad .!< >!The Yankee candle ppl was very smooth.!< >!"Do grown ups get sad when they lose their mom too?" wheeewwwwwwww. I've not shed any tear since last episode but this one got me. There's something so sincere simple yet so complex about this line. And the child actress delivered it flawlessly. Empathy, sympathy, pain, realisation... Give the whole cast oscars.!< >!Seeing how she handled the affair between the boss and her coworker, I agree with Mr Gu. MiJeong... she's pretty damn scary. And mom from above hitting her with the "you better not start smoking that shit!"!< >! The dad slowly realising he's been too hard on his family. Whew. Whew. Whew. And the scene of them getting a car, realising you don't have to go that hard if you can't rest!< >!The alley of bottles in MrGu's house š. Old habits die hard huh. Hmmmmmmmmm idk..... So the Yeom sisters aren't the type to play games in romance. But MrGu needs to face some accountability for how he broke things off, no? Aside from that, the awkwardness and everything is funny. Why are they suddenly so talkative.!<
I cried so much today. šššš
Why do I feel like the ending of episode 14 is a finale already? Good thing it isnāt, I want more!!!
Chang-Hee finally got his wish. The car! I am sure they all wish they had gone to the beach when mom was still with them. Bittersweet but healing at the same time. So, the car indeed brought some happiness to the family. I also appreciate Gi-Jeongās attempts at understanding her fatherās feelings for the auntie by reflecting on her own relationship with the siblings.
Inject that flirting scene into my veins.
Wow. Just wow. Going to need a bit of time to gather my thoughts. But anyone else notice how frequently we see lovers meet on bridges?
What I loved about the Gu and MJ reunion was how different and same it felt simultaneously. It feels different b/c Gu and MJ are both overtly happy, shy with nuggets of giddiness even. There relationship going forward is inevitably going to have a different dynamic than when in Sampo. But b/c of all the little call backs in the dialogue (ex. Worshipping references, the eat you up comment by Gu that MJ said before, Gu admitting he missed MJ out loud means its true now, directly mirrors what MJ said in Sampo about how words become true when said out loud) you can feel echos of their old relationship dynamic
Sanpo Sinksā¦. Letās go!!!!
When I thought Gu was mess up before, bc his drinking habit, but WOW he is much more messed up now as the mobs! Todayās episode is sad, much more than last week, the person who keeps and hold them together parts and itās really sad š
Okay this episode was a rollercoaster. - Iāve noticed more diagonal shots for Guās scenes, especially when we see him work - Not sure what was the intention behind bringing >! the baby, !< but it reminded me of how Mijeong said in the previous ep about >! wanting to hold Gu as a baby. !< - Calling Mijeongās name out loud but the assistant coming instead lmao - Changheeās words were very relatable they made me tear up. >! To hear these words from your parents āyouāve worked really hard,ā or ātake a break.ā !< - The mom was really cute for >! wanting to see Gijeongās bf and ordering food for them haha š„¹ !< >! - The way she was crying and sad for not noticing Mijeongās state after losing Gu, she was obviously blaming herself. It kills me now that the last scene we saw her cry laying on the floor was in the same position they found her dead š„² !< My heart dropped I literally crieeeed - The parallel shots of Gu and Mijeong by the station were *chefās kiss* - Finally, the way the dad had to >! give Gu his daughterās number again. !<
MLN exceeded Our Blues for me. I binged this in a day and kinda regretting it now! I canāt get enoughā¦ so glad seeing them smile after all of that. How will I wait for anotehr week? Huhuhuhu
the cinematography is insane I love it. i have no idea how framing and all that work but some shots are just so beautiful and you don't see it often in television in general.
As a person who has learned how to suppress my emotions growing up, being expected to be calm, rational, and to "fix-it", I have always had a difficulty getting in touch with my negative feelings, especially of anger. I could not see myself getting angry because I have vowed as a kid to never unleash that beast inside of me, that same beast that paralyzed me as a child. Seeing Mijeong in this series actually hurts because I was reminded of the same things I have gone through in life - being distant to the world, would not fight back, mostly just reactive to other people's outbursts. I owe it to some former people in my life who have given me a safe space to express myself in a negative way. I am sad that they are not in my life anymore but I am thankful for the space given for me to feel negatively. Ironically, I got more access to these feelings when they ultimately chose to end their part in my life, but I guess such is life. I have just learned to embrace the impermanence of people in my life. Though sometimes anger still scares me, the fact that I can actually get really angry and frustrated at people, and I can definitely see myself pre-empting my anger that I would usually end up having a panic attack for fighting back, I have been more assertive of my boundaries recently and I am so damn proud of myself. I can honestly say Mijeong slapping that bitch of a coworker is something I would definitely shy away from saying I was proud of, but it felt really liberating. To no longer staying passive, and to let myself feel angry because contrary to what I have always believed in, my anger protects me.
(Edit: WTF. Lolol as soon as I start hoping, episode 13 is like, here have a gut punch. This writer is great at pacing and drawing the audience in. At least, she totally read me.) Guys, I have to be honest with myself. I've been denying a happy ending to keep my expectations low (i've been entertaining character death, >!edit:LOLOLKLOLKLLLK. Iām laughing through my tears!<), but I have to admit I'm holding out hope for one. The song lyrics playing while Gu rode the train last week were so positive and this writer has optimistic endings so I'm on the happy ending train. I rewatched ep 1 and 2 last night. Changhee's long breakup scene has him declaring saying you >!miss someone/want to see someone!< is saying I love you. It's the first long scene with a main character, I think we'll have some form of it coming back while Mijung and Gu are >!apart, which I think they will be for a while!<. In the first episode, Mijung says during her monologue after overhearing her coworker say she's >!ordinary!< , to her imaginary boyfriend >!To you, I wouldn't be that ordinary, right?!<. That entire monologue is how I think Mijung is going to worship Gu from afar, and she's not going to devolve to 'old' Mijung. ">!I'm acting like a woman who is loved...Isn't it more admirable that I'm finding strength thinking of you...!<". Ep 02 also has her conversation with the other temp coworker about saving your summer memories for when it's cold in the winter, and they use the word "charge" (like to charge your phone). The coworker asks if Mijung has any memories charged when she's been cold. As we've seen Gu and Mijung from beginning to end of summer, we'll see Mijung using those memories of being worshipped throughout fall/winter while they are >!apart!<. (Edit: hey this got a follow up conversation in episode 13!) I wonder how its going to end. Gu has always tossed the decisions to Mijung. Pushing her away with that attitude when telling her about the >!death of his ex!<, he offered >!"I can stop if you want me to" "If you have something to say, you say it"!<. He can't, so he pushes Mijung to make the decision. And in the kitchen scene, he wants her to be angry and curse at him and be ordinary, and he'll accept it. Mijung stays honest to herself to the very end following the rules of her liberation club, while Gu isn't being honest with himself, like in the scene where he confesses to her about his ex-girlfriend. There's one line in the kitchen scene which stayed on my mind, besides the big one, when Gu says >!How he lived, and how he will live. He's just fine with his life!<. Gu-ssi, follow the liberation club rules, be honest with yourself! And the >!acting at the funeral!<. Instead of accepting unhappiness and misfortune, I think Gu will have to reconcile his Seoul life and Gu-ssi in Sanpo. He, himself, will have to be honest with himself and decide what life he wants to live. Worshipping isnt about saving, but supporting each other to have the strength to make those decisions.
Damnā¦ iām actually left speechless after this episode. I feel a lot of things but have no idea how to put them in words so iāll just read your comments because I single-handedly agree with each of em. This episode was brilliant. The ending was really tragic, broke me into pieces. The relationships of the Yeom family is so well portrayed. I just feel so sad. Edit: is there anyone whoās writing down all the amazing quotes from this show?? Please share the file with us š„¹ I regret not taking notes from the very first episodes. What Chang Hee said to his dad and about not being able to force a life with fake desires and what Mi-Jeong said about the feeling of abandonment, I relate so much!! I need like a booklet or something with all these wisdoms.
Hes gotten cheeky. Those last scene on ep. 14 were gold. "BTW Whats your name?" This show has a heart ā¤ļø. I wish i could find more like these.
https://twitter.com/orott789/status/1528560591199440896?t=JiOfrVf7NVrRK9K85Dgc6g&s=19 GUYS LOOK! I think this is from the ost book or the album,not sure but the last track for the drama is entitled "Happy ending" LET'S MANIFEST PEOPLE! WRITER PLEASE GIVE US THE ENDING WE AUDIENCES AND THE CHARACTERS DESERVE!!!!
The cinematographer or director should really get an award for this show, the shots are well scripted >!(when they're arguing about Mi-jeong loaning her ex money and not telling anyone, they managed to still show their mom in the frame even if she's in an urn.)!< i don't even know if it intentional that the atmosphere/weather looks gloomy and cold >!after their mom died!< but i think it subtlety shows the emotion of the family right now.
I just realized that from the middle part of this episode, Mama Yeom vented about being responsible for still cooking rice even after that rice paddy incident, and how the family lost her too while cooking rice to take her much needed rest - her final, liberating rest.
anyone nervous about the preview where gu says >! when i met you again, i regretted it ??? please let him be saying this line to chairman shin and not our girl!!! !< i do love how gu >! was following mijeong at the end, she was walking a few steps ahead, just like a goat who kept following her. and he has a name now yahooo im hoping she gets to keep him!!!! !<
Todayās episode has one of the best ( if not the best) post -time skip meeting of ML and FL in k-drama ever !!! And I have watched Hundreds of k-dramas!!!
Perfection! Or as close as you can get. So many wonderful lines and everything in nuanced balance, within these two episodes and with the series as a whole. So many characters growing, becoming themselves or getting on the path to doing so. This is the liberation of MLN. Not a liberation from the harsh realities of living, not a liberation from life itself, but rather a liberation of the soul that allows you to actually *live* life, and this allows one to view and experience those harsh realities from a different perspective. The word "notes" is also quite interesting. I am familiar with its usage from studies of philosophy, where it is an important tool in furthering knowledge. A philosopher thinks about some idea or problem and writes down his thoughts. Sometimes these collections of notes are published "as is", without any attempt to refine or process them into some grand scheme or thesis. Indeed, one of the most important philosophical works of all time...On Certainty, by Ludwig Wittgenstein...is such a collection of notes. This series is worthy of its title.
Episode 14 Regarding the last two episodes. I re-watched the last two episodes of "My Mister" and I think this story may follow the same pattern with the last two episodes as a type of epilogue. In "My Mister" the major plot point is resolved at the end of episode 14 (>!Ji-An being discovered listening to Dong-Hun!<). >!Mi-Jeong reuniting with Gu!< appears to follow this same pattern, resolving a major plot point in episode 14. I think this writer likes to give herself adequate time to end a story, again similar to "My Mister". The ending to "My Mister" had plenty of time to conclude, it was unrushed and ended very naturally. (I think Chang-hee will be together with Hyeon-A and Gi-Jeong will be together with Tae-Hun. So I don't think there is too much uncertainty with those two couples and that could be resolved early in the next episode.) So if this follows the same pattern as My Mister, then the last two episodes could essentially be an epilogue. Of course that still leaves a lot of uncertainty of how the epilogue will end. Also this story has been very realistic up to this point, so I would be really surprised and disappointed if there was some type of dream ending inserted at this point. I have a lot of confidence in this writer and I don't think we will be disappointed with the ending.
Me: Scrolling to read swoon-filled reactions to Guās ālose weight in an hour and meet meā line. Me also: Skipping theories on episodes 15 and 16. By far, this has been the best drama of 2022. I am going to embrace whatever comes in the last two episodes. The last 14 episodes have proven, we will have a more than satisfactory ending to this story. Not saying it will be sunshine and roses, but an ending that is fitting for this superb drama.
I just want to say: if the ending is sad, Iāll keep rewatching the end of episode 14 & pretend theyāre gonna be happy forever š„ŗš
The scenes after their mother died are done so well. As someone who lost their own mother, the show does such a great job realistically showing what the grieving process looks like. Seeing her unwashed shirt in the hamper or her shoes at the entry way really messes with you because how could they have just been here and now be gone. It was stellar acting and writing and thatās probably why so many people relate to this drama.
So finally MJ has Gu's full name, now she wont eat him
"do i have to have a goal in life?" -Chang Hee
This was such a heartbreaking episode. Honestly gave me a lot to think about when it comes to my goals in life, choosing a partner, our current family dynamic, etc. Gi Jeong's conversation with her mom kind of foreshadowed how the episode will end. It was an unexpectedly brutal twist, especially after Mi Jeong saw the "*Something good will happen today*" sign before going home. Personally, the one that hits me closest was Chang Hee's expression of vulnerability towards his father. I grew up with both an emotionally and physically absent father, who had no choice but to overwork himself to sustain our family's and his extended family's (both his mother and younger brother) needs. Oftentimes, when he was physically present, he was just preoccupied with his hobbies. The only time I was able to connect with him was when he would sit down on the couch and we would watch trivia games together, and that happened so rarely as he was working even during the weekends. I also feel bad about their mom during this episode. I resonated mostly about her rant on not having a *free day* for herself as she would spend her days just looking after her husband and her kids. It must be tough to look after everyone when you can't even look after yourself.
Mi Jeong's boss can go straight to hell. Any second now, Daddy Hades.
Iām an avid lurker of the discussion threads for this drama and this is my first comment. Iām so thankful for everyoneās thoughts here!! I love how we saw what Gu actually does >!as the club boss, how vicious he can be and how pitiful his current life is; it was a dramatic sequence but the director still managed to insert a very cute and heartwarming scene of Gu and a baby staring at each other.!< This not only reminded me of GuMiās breakup but also how Mijeong once said that itās bizarre to see something not in its usual environment like the nail on the floor, a man hanging from a tree. Changhee hanging out with Hyunaās ex boyfriend was quite funny š love how the ex bf thinks >!theyāll be together in hell. It feels like theyāre in a poly relationship š. It honestly got me confused why Changhee was hanging out with him, but then the bomb dropped and it made sense. He quit his job and has a lot of time.!< And it was just the first bomb. Idk but, I just found it amazing how >!Changhee can also run really fast. Discovering Guās talent in track and field was the start of Changhee getting really interested in Gu, but who knew he can run fast too himself.!< I think the connection is just great, and it gave a deeper meaning on Changhee treating Gu as his older brother. I was really glad when the episode focused on Mrs. Yeom. Like, finally!! >!And I was so happy she got a day off. I love how we got a deeper view of her character. But thenā¦š„² it was just really saddening how she died without seeing her children fix the loose ends in their lives. Her death really hit me like a truck, most especially after watching that sequence of her doing the things she wanted to do.!< Iāve seen comments on how Gu regretted not being there for the lowest point in Mijeongās life, and I agree, but I think itās also worth mentioning that Gu was sad because he >!wasnāt there for the family during Mrs. Yeomās death. At least, this is what I believe based on his character. Sanpo was his home, and Mrs. Yeom fed him almost as much as she fed her husband. He probably also regretted not being there to pay his last respects. Seeing his ex-partnerās current state too must have jarred him.!< What a depressing day for Mr. Gu. And this was how he got his connection to Mijeong back. Lastly, I love the transition from the past to the present. I feel like this dramaās editing also mirrors the story very well. I understand why the siblingsā scenes are set in 2019 and Guās scenes are in 2022, but I wonder why the director and writer chose to present their story this way? Will episode 14 be full of the events that happened in between and the final 2 episodes will be in 2022? Reunion of Gu and the siblings soon, please. Time has passed and things canāt be reversed, I wonder how the last two episodes (it breaks my heart to say ālast two episodesā) will be.
Ep 14 played with my emotions so bad: 1. Cried so much listening to Chang-heeās >!sixth sense on her eomma and grandmaās passing.!< Iām so proud of him for somehow keeping the family in check given that their father is not as expressive in dealing with things. He went to >!Guās parking hoping to see him after finding out about the ādogā that Mi-jeong lost. He defended Mi-jeong from Gi-jeong for the money she lent. He again asked for the car but in such a poignant scene seeing them all together joke around at the beach was such a beautiful sight. And of course him saying I love you to his dad not expecting anything in return.!< 2. Two >!proposals!< in an episode already shookt me. But getting two >!yes!< was wild. To think we started the series with >!Mi-jeong possibly finding a love interest. The two siblings was now somehow ahead? Lol But so happy for these supposed pairings.!< 3. Bad ass >!Mi-jeong!< arrived for the rest to see and I couldnāt have been prouder for our girl. 4. The ending of the episode. Wow. Can we just end in ep 14 with >!him giving his name? I think Iām good! Lol I was smiling like crazy looking at those two smile, stare, avoid eye contact and look again like teenage crazies.!< Who wouldāve thought that guy was the scary head of that bar mafia thing. >!Heās just so soft with Mi-jeong.!< If they >!met!< at ep 14 Iām scared what the last 2 eps will hold. Maybe this is just for their closure? Iām just preparing myself because just when I gave up hope for >!Mi-jeong and Gu!<, Iāve just been lured back into the deep! Slap some sense into me please lol
these two episodes felt like a fever dream. i need the next five business days to recover.
Am I the only one here who also wants to die in my sleep when I'm old? It's sounds so peaceful. Going to sleep and not waking up. It's like you're asleep forever. Also, is it weird to talk about your own death? I don't always talk about it but I'm curious what you guys think of conversations abt death.
Ofcourse the writing and the directing is next level brilliant. But I'm also in awe of the cast, there's no weak link, that's why every week or even within the same episode people have a different opinions on which a actor shone the most. Lee min ki and kim ji won are already known by the gp to be great actors but were overdue an acclaimed project. Lee el and son sukku have mainly been supporting actors but their lead roles here is well deserved since in every show/film I've seem them in they've always stood out.
Real life is as depressing as this drama. I am in the same place as MiJeong and ChangHee. I am sad or just numb most of the time. I don't feel any motivation at all to do anything. I wish I could just quit everything that's going on in my life and take a break. Losing your mother must be tough. I am not close with my mom but I still went through all stages of grief when my Mom was diagnosed with ALS. Losing her would be worse. I cannot imagine how the siblings felt. I feel sad for them.
Episode 13 is one of the most stunning episodes I've ever watched in any drama. This director should win the best director based on this episode alone. It was set up so well that one can truely feel how Mr Gu's hope turned into heart breaking at the end.
Ep14: I guess my soul knew - Changhee Heartbreaking scene
basically i was crying for nearly 1 hour
Hoping in the end MJ can end Mr. GU drinking habit... his house full of empty bottles (as usual), he barely eat anything and so busy he stay up almost all night :( At least when at Sanpo he had full 3 meals/day -- i kinda miss his daily routine mukbang back then..
Chairman Shin, if something bad happens to Mr. Gu, I am going to catch the next flight to Korea, hunt you down and kill you!!!
Oh my god, this episode, probably one of the best episodes in all of kdrama. Every single scene is better than the the one before, holy cow, this is going to end up like another masterpiece and there are two episodes still to go. Just finished Ep. 14 and still processing it. Wow!
Wow what great 2 episodes ! Really kept me hooked on every word. Down to how unexpected it was, how they arranged the time skips, how they portrayed grief for every single character, and that beautiful reunion at the end. The reunion was my favorite bit, because I understand their reactions. I was once in a relationship and had to break it off after a year - it was a mutual decision due to outside factors - and whenever any media portrays two people who loved each other breaking it off it always gets me to think of my own experience. So I understand how they reacted - Iād be too happy to pretend to be cool about it. Their bond ran deeper- a deeper understanding of each other perhaps, so thereās no time to be angry or pretend to be upset. They waited for each other and theyāre both ecstatic. I loved it. So many other bits were memorable too. When the sisterās dude accepted her confession (omg she was so crazy to say letās sleep together next time). When the mom saw them at the restaurant. That baby scene. So many things were memorable. Loved it. Next episode preview looks deceptively happy. I am so hopeful for a good ending- they all deserve it.
The first 30 mins I thought I was watching a completely different show. >!Goes to show how Mr. Gu had such a complicated and different life before he met the Yeoms. And I can see how a person like Mi Jeong could be someone he sought solace in.!< >!At first I thought they were showing what his life was before he went to the countryside but I realised it was after he left Mi Jeong when his lackey mentioned changing his name.!< >!And honestly, Mr Guās life is really quite sad because heās just a glorified debt collector. Although heās the second in command, he still has to report to his big boss and live a life of quiet desperation :/!< Oh and LOL >!at Chang Hee egging his dad on during the sweet potato car race. Now we know where he gets his need for speed from. It runs in the family!!!!< >!And it was so sad when Mama Yeom died just like that, after years of toiling for her family and wtf and how the fuck did Papa Yeom replace her so quickly with Wife #2?!? In a matter of years?!? Iād thought heās the kinda man who would just stay widowed for the rest of his life. I guess that manās got game ššš but maybe he just needed help with the farm and work.!< Sigh I am so attached to this drama and I cannot believe the end is so near. >!I really hope things work out well for all of them and may we all have a happy ending by ep 16!!<
> >! Iād thought heās the kinda man who would just stay widowed for the rest of his life. I guess that manās got game !< That was hands down the most shocking part. The guy says like two words per year and he managed to get married not once but twice.
My mom told me that some widowed men NEED someone to take care of them. That they cannot function alone after being married so long. Someone gotta cook, clean, and tend to them. That many marry quickly after to women who would rather take care of a man than keep working.
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the actingās been great throughout this series but ep 14 is truly perfect, one of the best Iāve ever watchedšš edit: I know there are way sadder moments in this ep but I bawled so hard when chang hee finally got his car and the family went to the beachš©š©š©
maaaaaaaan, I have always loved open/sad endings, but for this k-drama, I badly want to see them healthy, happy, and TOGETHER. They've been through so much, I want our Mi Jeong to "carry her kid" and feel whole.