Revolutionary Love Episode 11
Byun Hyuk (Choi Si Won) presents Mr. Kim to the strategic planning team. Mr. Kim promises to do his best during his one-year contract.
Baek Joon (Kang So Ra) and Kwon Je Hoon (Gong Myung) take Hyuk to the roof and demand details.
We all wondered, why was Mr. Kim the only one of the trio selected?
Flashback…For his promised wish, Hyuk asks his father to hire all three after presenting the trio’s employment papers. Hyuk’s father declares he won’t hire unqualified employees in his company and Mr. Kim is the only one qualified. Hyuk protests that Mr. Kim, Ms. An, and Mr. Lee all three were contributors in making the subcontractor’s beef and rice dish a success. Hyuk’s father is blunt he will only hire Mr. Kim or no one will be hired. Having no choice, Hyuk accepts his father’s decision. Hyuk frets about how to tell the Mr. Lee and Ms. An. He waits for Mr. Kim outside his home to tell him the good news. Mr. Kim’s wife demands the promised money for the girl’s tutoring. Mr. Kim promises to get the money soon. He’s surprised to find Hyuk outside his apartment. Over a drink Hyuk explains that Mr. Kim has a 1-year contract with the company. Thrilled Mr. Kim accepts the terms. He’s bummed that Mr. Lee and Ms. An did not receive the same offer. Mr. Lee and Ms. An arrive and assure their friend they understand why he was selected. They are genuinely happy for their friend. They toast the event.
Je Hoon doesn’t believe Hyuk did Mr. Kim any favors. After being out of the work force for 5 years, Mr. Kim may not like working in an office environment again. Baek Joon is positive about Hyuk’s bold move.
Mr. Kim is solicitous to everyone on the strategic planning team. He and Hyuk agree to call each other junior and senior.
Hyuk’s mother dresses with care deciding to introduce herself to Baek Joon. She waits in the car. Je Hoon’s father, the driver, spots Baek Joon. Hyuk’s mother gets out of the car and gets Baek Joon’s attention. Baek Joon spots an oncoming food delivery motorcycle and sees the puddle of muddy water in front of Hyuk’s mother. Baek Joon spins Hyuk’s mother out of the way and takes the brunt of the splashed water. Graciously Baek Joon offer her home for Hyuk’s mother to dry off in. When they reach the rooftop, Baek Joon’s mother is there. She asks who the woman is. Hyuk’s mother introduces herself as the mother of the man that lives downstairs. Baek Joon realizes the woman is Hyuk’s mother. But Baek Joon’s mother assumes the woman is Je Hoon’s mother. She warns the woman to watch out for the leech like friend that moved in with her son. Hyuk’s mother realizes the leech is her son. Baek Joon tries to get her mother to keep quiet, but her mother is oblivious to the hand signals and silently mouth words of keep quiet.
Hyuk’s mother doesn’t mind Baek Joon’s mother mistaken identity. When Baek Joon offers to call Hyuk, his mother stops her stating she came to see her. Hyuk’s mother asks what kind of relationship Baek Joon has with Hyuk. She claims they are just friends. Hyuk’s mother assures Baek Joon she doesn’t have to be polite, she can share if she’s in love with Hyuk. Baek Joon maintains they are just friends. Hyuk’s mother can’t believe the Baek Joon hasn’t fallen for Hyuk.
At work, Mr. Kim makes suggestions that are ignored. When the section chief asks for proposal on a food service, two on the team volunteer. Hyuk suggested Mr. Kim. He’s ignored. But Je Hoon suggests Mr. Kim generate a proposal and it is approved. The section chief direct Hyuk to follow him.
The section chief takes Hyuk to a bar where they meet a subcontractor. The section chief manages to squeeze a 1% reduction in costs from the subcontractor POC and scores a bribe too. Hyuk watches it happen. As they walk away, the section chief brags to Hyuk that he’ll show him the ropes. Hyuk verbalizes the advantage the section chief had over the subcontractor. He ignores Hyuk, stating that he’ll show Hyuk how it is done.
Hyuk’s mother compliments Je Hoon’s father at raising a fine son. Je Hoon’s father demurs had had little to do with his son growing up as Je Hoon had to make his own way.
Hyuk is tipsy and pleased to see Baek Joon as he nears the apartment. He’s surprised when Baek Joon tells him his mother stopped by earlier.
Hyuk’s mother is impressed with the kimchee Baek Joon sent home with her. Hyuk calls and complains that she met Baek Joon without his knowledge. Then he scampers a couple of feet away and demands to know if his mother thought Baek Joon was terrific. Hyuk’s mother declares Baek Joon is great. She tells her son to get his act together. She relates the Baek Joon’s mother thinks Je Hoon is a better match for Baek Joon. Hyuk blurts he can’t believe Baek Joon’s mother would say that. Baek Joon comes over and asks what they are saying about his mother. Hyuk improvises and says his mother loved the kimchee Baek Joon’s mother made. Baek Joon smiles. Hyuk’s mother cheers Hyuk on and tells him to win Baek Joon’s heart.
Je Hoon finds Mr. Kim having dinner at his desk. He offers his proposal to Je Hoon to review. Je Hoon tells him to lower the costs because winning the contract is what matters. Je Hoon warns Mr. Kim that if he doesn’t do well on his own merit, it will be bad for himself and Hyuk.
The police officer hesitates at Yeon Hee’s door and walks away without ringing the doorbell. Inside Yeon Hee’s apartment, she remembers Je Hoon’s gallant help with her stuck shoe. The doorbells rings and the police officer is there. He offers Ha Yeon Hee (Kim Ye Won) rice cakes. He does the same to Baek Joon then questions her about Baek Joon and Je Hoon.
Hyuk answers the door the police officer who offers rice cakes. He bursts into the apartment and begins questioning Je Hoon and Hyuk. Je Hoon asks why he just happened to take an apartment in their building. The police officer claims it was a coincidence. Je Hoon is doubtful and asks him to leave. He tells them that he’s been transferred to the financial crimes team. He leaves. Hyuk asks why the police officer would be interested in them. Je Hoon tells Hyuk not to think about it.
Mr. Kim’s nose bleeds. Mr. Lee sees it.
The next day at work, Mr. Kim struggles. Hyuk recalls Mr. Lee telling him about Mr. Kim’s nose bleed and over taxing himself. Mr. Kim takes the revised proposal to Je Hoon who isn’t impressed. Hyuk talks to Je Hoon in the hallway and asks him to go easy on Mr. Kim. Je Hoon responds that everyone on the team works hard and Mr. Kim won’t get special treatment. Je Hoon counters the idealists like Mr. Kim can’t make it in the corporate dream. Hyuk doesn’t believe him. Je Hoon is blunt, as long as Gangsu is run by Hyuk’s father, this is the way it is.
Mr. Kim struggles to get the suppliers to lower their prices. Baek Joon, Mr. Lee and Ms. Ah join him for lunch. He claims that he’s getting used to work. Mr. Lee looks at the proposal and says the costs are too high. Ms. Ah recommends speaking to the suppliers directly to renegotiate the prices. They all offer to help him.
The section chief takes Hyuk to another bar for a business meeting. Hyuk is taken aback to find CEO Min there. He feels uneasy. The cheery smile from CEO Min doesn’t allay his concerns.
Je Hoon wraps up his work day and looks at Mr. Kim’s desk.
Baek Joon finds a tipsy Hyuk waiting for her. She chides him for drinking again. Hyuk counters that he’s learning how Gangsu works. But when he tries to get close for a kiss, Baek Joon moves away and up the stair. Hyuk softly says that he missed her all day, though she may not feel the same. Baek Joon fights her desire to respond but can’t bring herself to do so.
Je Hoon asks Mr. Kim about his proposal. The 5% cut in costs with organic produce don’t impress Je Hoon. He orders Mr. Kim to replace the organic produce with non-organic. He goes outside for fresh air and finds Baek Joon falling asleep on a bench. He tells her to find a bed and rest.
Hyuk is surprised there’s another meeting with CEO Min. He’s told that today’s meeting is about food containers. Section Chief Min declares that CEO Min can solve any issue. Hyuk realizes that something is wrong with this picture.
Je Hoon learns that Mr. Kim has gone to speak with the organic producers about his proposal. The trio and Mr. Kim have spread out to visit the producers. It isn’t easy going. Je Hoon learns that Baek Joon left for the day. The trio wonders why Baek Joon isn’t picking up her phone. Her battery low, she waits at the bus stop. Frozen she heads into a store and asks about the bus schedule. She learns she missed the last bus. She borrows a phone and calls Hyuk but he doesn’t hear the ring. He’s stuck in a karaoke room with Section Chief and CEO Min. Baek Joon calls Je Hoon next. She explains the situation and waits for him getting colder and colder. Je Hoon drives as fast as he dares. He spots her squatted avoiding the wind as much as possible. She thanks him for coming. She hugs the car and is grateful for the warmth. Je Hoon asks why she has to get involved. Baek Joon says that Mr. Kim only wanted the best for the children that would eat the food from his proposal. She dares him to adjust his perspective. When Je Hoon goes to turn on the car, it doesn’t start.
Hyuk goes to Baek Joon’s apartment but there’s no answer. He wonders where she is. Hyuk goes to Je Hoon’s apartment but it’s empty. He wonders why Je Hoon is so late. Mr. Kim calls and tells him they can’t find Baek Joon. Hyuk calls Je Hoon and learns that Baek Joon is with him. He hangs up before he can give Hyuk the details. Hyuk wonders why Je Hoon and Baek Joon are together. He imagines Je Hoon and Baek Joon having a passionate moment. He tells himself that wouldn’t happen. Now he imagines them fighting and finds it more comforting. He recalls his mother warning him to get his act together and begins to fret about Je Hoon anew.
The auto services fixes Je Hoon’s car. Je Hoon gets in and finds Baek Joon asleep. He recalls finding her nodding off earlier in the day. Turns out he let her sleep with her head on his shoulder for a bit. Je Hoon puts his jacket over her and stares at the sleeping Baek Joon. He considers making a move, but stops himself. He drives Baek Joon home.
Hyuk stands outside and frets about Je Hoon and Baek Joon. Yeon Hee comes home from work and asks what he’s doing. He shares that he’s worried about Baek Joon and Je Hoon being together. Yeon Hee is instantly interested. The police officer watches them speak. They wait all night. The police officer brings a hot drink to Yeon Hee. Hyuk asks where his is. Baek Joon trudges up the stairs. She’s surprised to see the pair.
Yeon Hee drags Baek Joon into her apartment and demands an explanation. Baek Joon explains that Je Hoon’s car broke down after answering her call for a ride back to town. She tells Yeon Hee she and Je Hoon are just friends.
Hyuk questions Je Hoon but he doesn’t say much. He does have a smile on his face.
At work, Je Hoon looks at Mr. Kim’s proposal again. He tells Mr. Kim the proposal is ready to submit. Je Hoon takes it to the Section Chief. The Section Chief doesn’t want to submit it as Gangsu’s profit is 1% less than normal. Je Hoon says he’ll submit anyway. The makes the Section Chief angry. He snorts that Je Hoon can submit the proposal. Je Hoon says those higher up will make the decision and need choices. Hyuk, Mr. Kim, and Baek Joon watch their exchange with rapt attention.
The Strategic Manager reviews both proposal and calls the Section Chief and Je Hoon to his office. The section chief apologizes for submitting two proposals. He assumes his proposal was selected. But the Strategic Manager say he picked the other proposal. He states it was a fresh idea that will eventually make the desired profit. He praises Je Hoon for the proposal. Je Hoon declares someone else prepared the proposal.
The section chief and Je Hoon return to the office area. The section chief tells Mr. Kim his proposal was selected. Everyone is stunned. Mr. Kim thanks Je Hoon. Hyuk is thrilled. Baek Joon, Ms. An and Mr. Lee are thrilled. Mr. Kim breaks into a smile that lights up his face. Je Hoon looks into the hall and sees Baek Joon. She gives him a thumb up. He is pleased. Hyuk gives him a smile too.
On the rooftop, Je Hoon asks Hyuk why he brought Mr. Kim to the team. Hyuk wanted to know if his vision could come true. Je Hoon asks what Hyuk’s vision is. Hyuk wants a world where good people like Mr. Kim and Baek Joon can win.
Mr. Kim calls the mother of his children and says he’s got a job and can pay for the schooling. His daughters are thrilled to hear his happy news.
CEO Min gives Hyuk’s brother pictures that have been doctored to look like Hyuk is accepting bribes. Hyuk’s brother is pleased.
Little does Hyuk know, he’s been set up and his brother is ready to spring the trap.
My Thoughts
Je Hoon took a step towards backing the good guys. This episode Je Hoon listened to Baek Joon and backed Mr. Kim’s proposal. I found it interesting that Baek Joon is a catalyst for both Hyuk and Je Hoon to embrace their own power and to do good things with it. I’ve waited for Je Hoon to start to pull himself from the muck. Today was the first step.
Production and Writing. Writer Joo Hyun finally turned to Je Hoon’s evolution. Baek Joon chided Je Hoon that Mr. Kim’s proposal was worth backing and noted that the children were the consumers and deserved the best. He listened and I loved it.
Byun Hyuk (Choi Si Won) backed Mr. Kim but found himself on the shady side of negotiating through drinking and bribes. Hyuk wanted to know how Gangsu did business. He found out that deals over drinks and bribes are the norm. He had the nagging warning that CEO Min was trouble, but he didn’t heed that warning. Now Hyuk’s brother is posed to expose Hyuk’s penchant for bribes. Interesting this is the same millstone hung around Baek Joon’s father’s neck.
Kwon Je Hoon (Gong Myung) took a much-needed step towards reclaiming personal choice. He has been a lackey for Hyuk’s father and brother. He did as he was told. He knows that Gangsu operates on profit first, second, and last. With that measuring stick he rejected Mr. Kim’s organic food proposal for the school children. But Baek Joon pointed out that fighting for what is right and the food put in children’s bodies was worth it. Je Hoon listened! Even better, he gave Mr. Kim the credit when the Strategic Manager congratulated him. On the romantic front, he quietly considered Baek Joon but didn’t make any moves. It appears he believes he has chance. He’ll be disappointed when Baek Joon makes a clear choice for Hyuk.
Baek Joon (Kang So Ra) gave advice to Je Hoon to back the proposal that was ethically sound. He listened to her and she was pleased. The best thing about Baek Joon is her unwavering moral compass. She’s solid as a rock. She’s smart. She needs to examine her own professional life and decide if the part-time route is still the right one for her. Her first meeting with Hyuk’s mother went well. Baek Joon’s mother is dreadful at reading her daughter’s obvious talk stopping signs.
Ranking the episodes (on a scale from 1-10) had me rank this episode as very good. My episode ranking chart is below.
The third song of the OST is the perky theme song “Go Ready Go” by Dawon (Cosmic Girls). Check it out:
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It’s heartwarming to see such good friends as the Cleanup Crew.
Hyuk’s mom is refreshing – to see a rich potential mother-in-law not be an evil, crazed, stuck up you-know-what.
In the subs I had, her conversation with Joon was quite suggestive as she probed for info into their relationship. lol
Speaking of mothers, where’s Je Hoon’s mom? I’ve never seen her in the backflashes. And JeHoon’s dad said that he didn’t raise JeHoon so who did? I was assuming Hyuk’s mom did but now, from her expression as Chauffeur-Dad says he didn’t raise JeHoon then, who did? (That’s a lot of nerve to send someone to jail for you and not personally look after their child who lived on the premises. But I suppose they feel they’re being gracious to make sure he’s fed, housed and educated.)
I get the feeling Hyuk is really close to his mom and probably learned his kindness and down-to-earth-ness from her, seeing as how she’s not the type to hold Joon’s lack of status against her being a potential spouse for her son.
I fear it’s impossible for Gangsu corp. to change especially with Hyuk’s dad and hyung at its helm (and only those two going to jail would put Hyuk in line, but Hyuk’s sense of fair play (and perceived worthlessness means the Board of Directors would never allow him to secede to that position (lack of huge profits)) so I wish Hyuk had asked for his reward to be enough cash money to start a business so he could’ve hired all three Cleaning Crew plus Joon and grow that business.
In those meetings with Azzhat CEO Min, I kept thinking “Hyuk just sip! Don’t drink too much so they don’t take pics of some bar girl draped all over you!”
Strangely, I find slightly drunk Hyuk very sexy when he’s around Joon. Whereas sober Hyuk is always too funny with the faces. lol
While JeHoon’s big draw is he’s dependable (and hot)! I actually expected Joon to call him first and was surprised when she dialed Hyuk first. It’s hot that JeHoon will never allow himself to be too drunk that he’d be incapacitated to come get his girl.
I would be crying foul about why would JeHoon turn the car off instead of just putting Joon in the car right away. But my son recently bought one of those new fangled cars with the starter button and I don’t understand it at all! It actually turns itself off while idling at a red light and then back on (you can hear the engine rev up) as we move forward. It seems crazy to me because the heat was still functioning while the car was off and I don’t see how that’s conserving all that much energy. *shrug*
Can I rant about JeHoon for a minute? How stupid of him to drop hints or leave questions unanswered to fuel Hyuk’s jealousy! He’s just making Hyuk up his game and speed up his timeline with Joon. It’ll serve him right when the OTP actually becomes the OTP.
But kjt is right that JeHoon took a first step in the right direction this episode. And I agree, if it’s true that JeHoon didn’t have his mom, but only left to his own devices and watching those darn alligators and snakes run over everybody, I can see where he may not have liked his station in life but didn’t see that he could still succeed without being emotionless and cutthroat or find another way the way that Hyuk looks for another way around the barracudas. Probably an unfair comparison. Sorry, my boo JeHoon.
Kjt, do you think the pictures were doctored? Hyuk looked tipsy enough that I believe they could’ve handed him an envelope whether money was in it or not or whether he actually put it in his pocket or left it on the table. But I think the whole spiel the manager was giving Hyuk about “I’ll mentor you. This is how you do business…” when he hauled Hyuk to the first meeting and Hyuk watched him take a bribe. So I think the knucklehead may have actually taken it. I wondered why the writers didn’t have Hyuk object as he remembered the false accusations levied against Joon’s father. But this way, the writers present a huge obstacle-conflict between the OTP if Joon thinks that Hyuk actually took bribes when that’s such a sore spot for her.
Really good final assessment, kjt. It confirms everything I was thinking in a better, concise form but I still felt the need to post my random rants anyway (since I typed them as I read the recap). 🙂
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I get the feeling Hyuk is really close to his mom and probably learned his kindness and down-to-earth-ness from her, seeing as how she’s not the type to hold Joon’s lack of status against her being a potential spouse for her son
Agreed. Hyuk’s mother has a kind soul. Hyuk has a kind soul too. Joon has a kind soul, so it is a good match.
Strangely, I find slightly drunk Hyuk very sexy when he’s around Joon. Whereas sober Hyuk is always too funny with the faces. lol
Hyuk’s intensity and almost laser like focus on Joon increases under the influence. I like it too.
if it’s true that JeHoon didn’t have his mom, but only left to his own devices and watching those darn alligators and snakes run over everybody, I can see where he may not have liked his station in life but didn’t see that he could still succeed without being emotionless and cutthroat
I like the way you put that. I hadn’t thought about Je Hoon growing up without a mother (never mentioned) and father (how long was he in jail). He’d have to have a love / hate relationship with the family.
Kjt, do you think the pictures were doctored? Hyuk looked tipsy enough that I believe they could’ve handed him an envelope whether money was in it or not or whether he actually put it in his pocket or left it on the table.
True enough.
I still felt the need to post my random rants anyway (since I typed them as I read the recap)
I enjoy your stream of thought while watching posts!
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Thank you, kjt, for not evicting me. 🙂 I know I get to ranting, raving & rambling, but I do go back and delete my thoughts that you’ve expressed better in your summation of the episode. 🙂
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Looking at your episode chart, I enjoyed this episode more than the last one.
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I 💗 that Hyuk’s mom was charmed 🍀 by Joon despite a not so smooth meeting with Joon and her bad mouthing mother…bed 🐞 bug…LOL! I’m charmed 🍀 by Hyuk’s mom; she doesn’t care about status, but the important things like the happiness and success of her son. I think Beez could be right that the apple 🍎 (Hyuk) did fall far from the tree 🌳. Hyuk realized after hearing his mother’s perspective of Joon, that Je Hoon could be a competitive rival for Joon. Does Hyuk realize that Je Hoon pines 🌲💗 for Joon?
The Cleaning Crew was AMAZING, cheering 📣 on Mr. Kim for being hired and rallied again helping Mr. Kim negotiate pricing for his proposal. I concur with Beez, they are heart-warming ❤♨. I 💖 that Mr. Kim was right about the trends, stuck to his guns 🔫 and won 🏆 the proposal. I 💗 that Je Hoon didn’t take the glory for the proposal, but gave the due to Mr. Kim. Je Hoon’s increasing ➕ humanity most likely Je Hoon rising to his potential in Joon’s 👁👁 eyes, although I think that ship 🚢👋 has already sailed.
We got a peek 👁 at the motivation for T-1000 🤖👮, the cop neighbor, to move in the building. I see the motivation as a touch of revenge for being denied collaring Hyuk when he was on the lam 🏃 and the anticipation ((🙏)) of the opportunity to take advantage of his neighbors to make a big score by possibly (?) taking down Gangsu for financial crimes. What does T-1000 🤖👮 refer to … is it a Robocop or Terminator reference? T-1000 🤖👮 is a bit direct and lacks good people skills. I’m not sure if T-1000 🤖👮 likes Yeon Hee or is genuinely trying to be a nice neighbor as I don’t think he knows how to put on a 🚫🎭 false face. Snooping 🕵 on and using neighbors is a really crappy 💩 way to start a “friendship” and NOT a good way to “win friends and influence people”.
Baek Joon is transformational medicine 💊. Joon and her rock-solid moral compass (N↗) had a profound effect on Je Hoon this episode; this spunky gal is turning Hyuk AND Je Hoon into human beings. I agree with Beez that Je Hoon was the obvious choice to call first to be picked up: 1) he has a car 🚗 2) “he’s dependable (and hot)” 🔥. I appreciate Beez’s explanation about the car 🚗 turning off; because I was thinking ‘doesn’t Je Hoon realize Joon is freezing 🌬 … why he wouldn’t keep the car 🚗 and the heater running was beyond me. It was so awesome to see Je Hoon start to look happy 😊 – doesn’t everyone look so much more attractive when they smile? I love that Hyuk and Yeon Hee fretted 😓 about Je Hoon and Joon being out all 🌉 night. I cracked up at Hyuk’s imagination of what occurred and then again as Je Hoon showing a big cheesy 😁 grin on his face after spending the night with Joon; I suspect Je Hoon was trying to rattle Hyuk and yep that may have been a poorly thought out choice for Je Hoon. Will it be the catalyst for Hyuk to try even harder to win Joon⁉
I was 🎉surprised🎊 Hyuk didn’t try to address taking bribes 💸 with TL Yang in a sober 🚫🍸 moment, but then again Hyuk is trying to be a good intern and learn from his boss. Hyuk knew something smelled fishy 🐠 and it was … doesn’t that nasty rotting 🐙 squid-like CEO Min realize that setting up Hyuk for taking bribes 💸, sets himself up for giving bribes 💸? MFBEH, you have a reckoning coming … but stick around and serve as eye 👁🍭 candy for awhile longer.
As a last thought, Beez and I are one the same wavelength 〰 about liking this episode better than the last one. Ooh, we must be careful about being on the same wavelength 〰, we might have some resonance and who know what would happen to the apartment 🏢 building (a little “Mad Dog” humor)
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@JT, I’m only part way thru your post but before I first, I paused to answer – if you listen closely, the characters are really saying “T2” and the subtitlor is translating as T-1000 because they know it’s a reference to the new advanced model Terminator in Terminator 2 (called T2 in pop culture). He was unstoppable. You cut his arm, or even head off and it would grow back. And he was robotic-like in his actions/lack of emotions.
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@Jane Tilly, spot on description of Joon’s character and the affect she had on endings around her.
I think, but not sure, the person offering the bribe would not be in trouble in this case because they’re not after a government contact but a private one. I’m not even sure the bribes, either way, are illegal in S.K. in the private sector. Ethically wrong, sure. But look how many things we see in Kdrama like the way they settle auto accidents & assaults right at the police station. Which means rich peoole just pay a fine and keep steppin’. And poor peoole get screwed.(Same here but at least the rich peoole still have to suffer through the trial and bad publicity before their lawyer gets them off.)
LOL – My son was here while I was watching Mad Dog and I told him how I was ranting all-out the “unrealistic” resonance, only to find out that really happened in S.K. lol
But even if we agree on nothing else, JT, we agree on dat fine MotorScooter MFBEH. lol
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I’m charmed 🍀 by Hyuk’s mom; she doesn’t care about status, but the important things like the happiness and success of her son.
Ditto. She’d love all the men she loves to be happy but what Hyuk values versus her husband and eldest son are very different.
Je Hoon’s increasing ➕ humanity most likely Je Hoon rising to his potential in Joon’s 👁👁 eyes, although I think that ship 🚢👋 has already sailed.
Yep, Joon’s eyes on are Hyuk but it was wonderful to see Je Hoon start to maneuver using his heart and head.
I see the motivation as a touch of revenge for being denied collaring Hyuk when he was on the lam 🏃 and the anticipation ((🙏)) of the opportunity to take advantage of his neighbors to make a big score by possibly (?) taking down Gangsu for financial crimes
Sounds reasonable. This character is not as well integrated as any other.
Baek Joon is transformational medicine 💊
Perfectly put.
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The cop seems too adorable to me for him to turn out to be despicable. He may well be after a big bust, but I’m happy for him to join out little crew. (I’m being shallow again, aren’t I?)
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Oh, plus, I meant to say – Hansu Corp. is so despicable, the cop could well have a grudge of his own that motivates him you bring down the giant nasties. I just hope JeHoon isn’t the sweet dolphin caught in the net with the stinkin’ tuna.
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I 💖 Joon for being steadfast in her values. I find it interesting that Joon had the courage to confess 💕 to Je Hoon in college, but now will not 🚫💕 confess her feelings for Hyuk, although her family history with Gangsu is likely the detractor. Je Hoon did NOT have the courage to accept Joon in college nor does he have the courage to confess 💕 to Joon now. Meanwhile Hyuk is confessing 💕 all over the place. It is all about courage and timing.
Beez, thanks for the T2 clarification. I like the socially awkward cop 🤖👮, he is aDORKable‼ Will Yeon Hee have multiple suitors⁉
It would be interesting to see if 🤖👮 has a grudge against Gangsu. I think it is honorable for 🤖👮 to go after corruption, but I concur with Beez that “I just hope JeHoon isn’t the sweet dolphin caught in the net with the stinkin’ tuna.” or any of the rest of the gang for that matter. I’m okay with Hyuk’s dad and MFBEH paying 🚓 for their misdeeds – wouldn’t that leave Hyuk with the opportunity 🌠 to lead the company in an ethical direction⁉
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I can see Joon being hesitant even if Hyuk was a chaebeoul from a different company. She’s very pragmatic and Hyuk is such a man-boy. But ultimately the old saying will win out – “opposites attract”.
“Will Yeon Hee have multiple suitors?” quoting Jane Tilly.
In her delusional mind for sure! lol
Hyuk would first have to live down his irresponsible image (a HUGE task) before the company’s Board would elect him as CEO. I ultimately just want him to leave those snakes behind.
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I agree with EVERYTHING you just stated Beez. I laughed 😆 out loud in the grocery store 🏪 checkout line with comment about a delusional Yeon Hee‼
Yep Hyuk needs to build a responsible reputation and leave the snakes 🐍, rats 🐁🐀, squids and octopi 🐙 behind him along with any stinky, rotten corruption … Adieu MFBEH 🏍👋 ✳SIGHS LONGINGLY✳
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YASSS! JT, maybe a couple of mature birds like us could whip that MFBEH into shape. I call the weekdays!
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LOL! Weekends work for me…
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And ever since kjt said she knew what “MF” stands for…lol… I can only think of him as that fine Mutha Effin’ But Evil Hyung, and I can’t remember what my original “MF” stands for?
(cause I keep thinking now “that M F’ah is fine!” And I don’t even think full out swear words so it’s literally “M F’ah!” in my mind (including exclamation point). lol)
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Wasn’t it “Mighty Fine”?
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Haha! Thanks for jogging my memory. Just knowing I usually don’t say “mighty fine” reminded me it was “Mr. Fine But Evil Hyung”. lol
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Je Hoon did NOT have the courage to accept Joon in college nor does he have the courage to confess 💕 to Joon now. Meanwhile Hyuk is confessing 💕 all over the place. It is all about courage and timing
Well said JT, well said.
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