I’m all but ready to bequeath the Favorite-Drama-of-the-Year-So-Far award.

--->ME TOO!!! I love the dialogue (and the looks, gazes, and piercing stares especially from Hae In).. and I love the characters including the current little family at the homestay (Not Chang Sup!) Thanks @missvictrix! I don't get the low ratings and the shortened episodes at all! I love this drama and it also provides me healing as well from the soothing OST, cinematography, and the story-telling.

I'm really questionning the choices of the characters who think that it's a good idea to hide the truth when it's really blatant that HW and IW are stuck in the past. They both need the truth to move on.

I love all the scenes of the Eun Joo's Boarding House. It's nice to see them support each other. Kim Min-Jung almost found the famous hand :D

I've been refreshing Dramabeans all day waiting for your recap ^-^

Beautiful commentary @missvictrix. This drama is lovely just lovely 💗

Scenes that warmed my heart:
- HaWon and SeoWoo’s hug in the end; she cried because of his pain and he went to her for comfort. It was beautiful.
-HaWon visiting EunJoo boarding house and asking EunJoo if SeoWoo can come stay with him.
-HaWon telling his coworkers “I’m going home”
-HaWon talking about his mom to SeoWoo
-SeoWoo telling EunJoo she did good by telling ChangSeop to get out.
-Kim Hoon supporting HaWon by telling him about JiSoo’s letter and telling him to talk to InWook.
-SeoWoo calling HaWon for healing and Banbogi
-EunJoo, MinJung, and Student Baek having high tea and bonding.

This show has done a great job of making memorable characters and interweaving all their stories. I wish they had four more episodes..

Such a shame that drivel like Melting Me Softly got the full 16 episodes and not this show?!! And that show's ratings weren't great.

Timing is a big factor, Covid-19 has made advertisers a bit gun-shy. I hope that we see more quiet, slow pace, and complex plots more in the future. Still, 12 episodes though I wish it was 16 :(

Instead of going to isolate himself after that intense moment at the studio, Ha Won chose to wait for Seo Woo under the streetlamp. That ending scene in episode 10... it was so meaningful. I cried along with them. At least he has Seo Woo now.

Even your beautiful writing @missvictrix doesnt make that drama watchable :) I know it all depends of person's test which thats why some dramas good for some not others . I love both leads even side characters at that one but it is extremely boring /annoying characters . I still don't understand how come They accepted that project! When I was waiting 'When the weather is nice' English subtitles that one was always first and just look at what was happening ! I even watched Melting Me Softly (by forwarding many parts) :)) I hope they would make better choices at their next projects :)

This episode made me squeal and cry so much. Probably the best two episodes yet. The boarding house family minus the jerk is just the sweetest foster family created and the relationships between all the characters are just precious. Not to mention ha won and sae woo were just adorable!!! All their scenes gave me flutters which has been so long since a drama couple has done that for me. The more I fall for this cute little drama the more depressed I become that it’s ending.

Ahh this show is so warm! It deals with pain in such a strangely comforting way. The way Eunjoo's inn/homestay works its magic makes me want to cry every single episode. I love absolutely all of the residents (maybe save for chanseop). They are the most wholesome crew!

And it explains why Seowoo is as strong and warm and gentle as she is, and it hopefully means she is strong enough to help support Hawon through all of his pain.

I am sure there are privacy violations and an abundance of coincidences and tragedy i should care about that upset people, but I honestly barely notice and/or am not bothered. This show seems to be purposefully making a point of showing the various types of ways in which you can learn information about a person and "watch" them live their lives, often without them knowing. In some ways, this may come off as creepy and the characters as overly meddlesome. But I think maybe I care less because I feel like its been done on purpose. I like to think that it means we are more connected than we know it, and you can draw strength from and help the people around you in the most surprising ways, if you care about them.

I am just loving seeing all of these lives collide and having Seowoo and Eunjoo feel and make everyone feel just a little bit better by being the warm, caring people they are. And in the end, that is what matters most.

When Seo-woo called Eun-joo's homestay her home, I went awwwwww. I can see Won fitting into the homestay family perfectly, along with Min-jung and medicine student Jin-soo. The development of the relationships of the people in the homestay was so adorable, but the cutest and most hilarious part is Min-jung bullying Chang-seob whenever she has the chance!

While this week's episodes may be frustrating for some due to the decisions made by our characters, I found myself smiling from ear to ear due to Won and Seo-woo and whatever these two are doing together the kiss killed me and I happily died. I can see the growth in Won, and it would probably be better if the show had 16 episodes to show us more of the growth and healing, but I still love it regardless because I can see that it is doing its best to make the most out of the remaining episodes.

Chae Soo-bin and Jung Hae-in create magic together, but those not-so-intense scenes were acted with their hearts, which made most scenes in episode 10 more heart-wrenching. This also might be off-topic, but I do love how most of the outfits of our leads are matching at some points, although I may be the only person who doesn't like the leather coat JHI was wearing near the end of episode 10. HAHA

I am really wondering how AI Ji-soo figured out why Ji-soo sold her dishes (it didn't say if it was due to Ji-soo's depression or if it completely figured out what Kang In-wook did because that makes it one amazing AI). Did it really just analyzed the algorithm on how Won and Seo-woo conversed with AI Ji-soo, or did it also analyzed anything Ji-soo related on the internet and pierced them together?

I am disppointed that this show has been cut. The story felt a bit rushed, and I know it would have delved deeper into the slow romance between Seo woo and Ha Won, the slow friendship/love of Soon ho for In Wook, the slow development of Eun Joo's homestay's tenants, their friendship, etc... i mean, I can see how it could have been slow, deep and so so interesting 😕😕. Nevertheless, I loved this week's episodes, though I still have a hard time with In Wook's character (the actor is playing him well). Once again, I love Chae Soo Bin and Jung Hae In interpretation of Seo Woo and Hae Won. I feel bad for them that it got cut...

Yes, and Yes to everything you wrote. I keep thinking there are only 2 episodes left and I get sad. That hug was perfect. It was your favorite meal in your favorite spot on a fabulous day. I loved it.

Thank you Dramabeans for the insightful comments. The drama is a tributes to those who show kindness to others without expecting much in return. Kudos to our leads who did a great job. May you be spurred on to take on such roles and disregard the comments of those who lack the profoundity of human relationships to appreciate this drama. Looking forward to your next projects.

I have so many feels. Arghh!!!

Thank you @missvictrix for a lovely recap.

Now, excuse me while I form a cohesive thoughts.

I have been watching it while skipping so many parts, but up until episode 10, I concluded that the drama is not really about
Ha Won and Ji Soo
or Ha Won and Seo Woo
or In Wook and Soon Ho
The drama is more about Ha Won and In Wook

Ha Won doesn't really want to know about what's on Kim Ji Soo's mind, what he really wants is A Piece of Kang In Wook's Mind

just a crazy thought or may i say a wild guess. at the end of the drama, hawon will move-in at the home stay, occupying the room changsup (as it was suggested by eunjoo to seowoo, at the scene when she sent her the stuffs seo brought to hawon's place). he eventually will need to get rid of the house, since it has a memory of ji-soo. . .just saying. . .😊

I have to admit, when the drama first started out (even though I still loved it then!) I wondered how the story would move past the whole Ji-soo thing. Everything seemed to revolve around her and Ha-won's fixation with her. Seo-woo seemed more like a secondary character at that point, only necessary to propel Ha-won/Ji-soo into movement.

When the episode count got cut down to 12, I was reaaally worried that the romance between Seo-woo and Ha-won would feel rushed, and that it might not be believable given how Ji-soo was probably the most important person in Ha-won's life for years. But I had no reason to worry! This has got to be one of my favourite kdrama romances ever...I love how quiet their relationship is. It's got none of the usual fanfare that accompanies a new kdrama couple (skipship scenes on repeat x10, avoidance/denial of feelings, suddenly unable to be themselves around each other), and I love it! I like that even though there's an initial awkwardness about them, it doesn't really seem to faze them, and they just kind of let each other be. They're both very observant and seem to understand how the other is feeling without many words needed, and I can't describe how refreshing that is in kdrama-land.

Also, shout out to the Eunjoo/Min-jung/Med student trio. They are just the cutest!

Like a lot of other Beanies, I'm mad at Sooho, or, better said, at the Writer for making her betray her Uncle for a dude. She likes Inwook and wants to protect him from a confrontation with Hanwoo at least until after his concert... it sounds flimsy! Couldn't it just be that she understands that what happened to Hawon's mom wasn't intended? It was his fault, but it's not as if he wanted it to happen, he was just a thoughtless teenager, and she was an adult who knew that there was a protocol in place and chose not to follow it... It's understandable that Hawon and even Jisoo, who knew her, can't forgive him, but not someone able to have a more dettached view of what happened. To me, Soonho taking Inwook's side would make a lot more sense if it was because she actually felt that he's beating himself up for an accident, and it wouldn't feel as much as a betrayal to Hawon

--There must have been some bonding between Seo Woo and Min Jung that was lost with the 4 episode cut, because otherwise it doesn't make sense why Min Jung would start crying when she learned Seo Woo was leaving the house. Prior to that scene, the two had barely spoken to each other in the episodes shown.

--I also think Student Baek's story must have been cut, which is too bad, because he seems like a sweet guy. I love how he had no problem hanging out with the older women.

--Sung ho's betrayal of Ha won was short-sighted, selfish and reckless, but that's what we've come to expect from her. She is infuriating on so many levels.

--Loved the "70% to 85% to 100%" as Ha won squeezed Seo woo tighter. It's probably my favorite scene in the show so far.

Minjung still searching for the golden hand. Her reaching for Hawon's hand, him retreating and the Med-student offering his instead 😂

Thank you for this weecap @missvictrix!

I love Seo Woo and Won's private moments here. It's nothing grand but I found it really sweet and cute. Their chemistry is no joke.

I'm now wondering how the drama will unfold with two episodes left. I agree that it was able to adapt to the plot constraints but the viewers have yet to see Won and In Wook's confrontation and how the four main leads will reach each of their middle ground. I hope it'll have the satisfying ending it deserves.

I do have one question, are HaWon and SeoWoo “living” living together or just staying together? 😉

I cannot say enough how much I love this drama. I have already moved it to my "Favorite-Drama-Of-The-Year-So-Far" category.

There are so many parts that I love in this week's episode, I have to list them out:
1. I love the new Eun-joo’s Homestay Squad. I love that they have "adopted" Ha-won into their squad. I was snickering inside during the parts where they were "bullying" Chang-seob - serves him right!

2. I squee during Ha-won and Seo-woo's first kiss. I love all their scenes together. The hugs, the smiles, the quiet moments between them. These two for me, are the cutest couple in the currently airing kdrama right now. And you cannot change my mind.

3. The scene where Ha-won tells Eun-joo that Seo-woo will be living with him is so touching, I cried.

4. I hated Soon-ho in ep10 when she prevented Ha-won from meeting In-wook. She was way out of line in that scene. My heart was breaking for Ha-won.

5. That all-enveloping hug at the end of ep10 is everything. I would have been mightily pissed off if they suddenly conjured a conflict between Ha-won and Seo-woo this late in the drama. And I am so glad they didn't because Ha-won and Seo-woo deserves all their happy moments and some more. Okay, let me re-phrase that, WE deserve to see all their happy moments (where are my other 4 episodes, drama???)

6. I love, love the cinematography. The colors, the theme, the music. They all blend so well together. Props to the production team.

As a side note, I never fully like Ji-soo. I think she was a bit selfish. She never forgave In-wook for his mistake, but didn't want to tell Ha-won either. She has no loyalty. She doesn't pick a side and stick to it. And in this way, Seo-woo is so different from her. Seo-woo was loyal to Ji-soo's secrets, but the moment she found out how entangled that secret is to Ha-won, she picked Ha-won. And I knew then, that Seo-woo will always pick Ha-won. I am so glad that Ha-won found her. He needs someone like Seo-woo in his life.

Shout-out to the little nose-crunch that Ha-won did while hugging Seo-woo when they meet halfway under the cherry blossoms tree. I told you, I love them. Haha.

And finally, all the props to Jung Hae-in and Chae Soo-bin. They are rocking their role. They are so believable as Ha-won and Seo-woo. I don't know how I am going to say goodbye to them next week. I am feeling sad already that this drama is ending next week. I want more of Ha-won and Seo-woo and the new Eun-joo’s Homestay Squad please.

Eunjoo giving Seowoo a bag full of home appliances, like a mom does when you move out, she's a sweetie! And SW and HW looking into the bag like the pair of sweet bunnies that they are, they're so cute!

I need a hug that can refill my batteries to 100%. Such a beautiful scene.

Favorite moment of the drama: the afternoon tea. I love how those three are becoming a family.

Not sorry for Chang Seob having second thoughts... so sorry man. That train has already left (or at least I hope so).

I loved the kiss scene and that "my body felt short" won my heart... feel so identified with the being too short, haha.

I won't make a list of things I don't understand (as always, it would be really long) or that don't make sense to me (longer), because I can't say it enough: I love this show!!!!!

So I posted a comment & I can't see it.... 😔

This has arguably become my favourite drama. The amount of thinking & squealing I've done over this I haven't done with any kdrama this year. I'm so sad there are only 2 more episodes left.

Thank you for the recap missvictrix!

First, I dont like the way soon ho acted.
For Pete Sake! Won needs to know first and foremost. Like his friend hoon advised. Just because she like the pianist and there is upcoming recital? That is why she doesnt want won to confront the pianist?
I feel frustrated

At first I was happy with the episode cut because I was afraid the drama would be too slow... but now that it's ending next freaking week I want this to be longer. Now everyone only has 2 episodes to tie up loose ends, and we still have our side characters as well :(

My heart broke when Soonho blocked the studio door from Won with all her might. She begged, and I've never expected Soonho to beg with such desperation. And what's more heartbreaking is the fact that she didn't do this for herself, but for Inwook. She never said that she was going to hide Inwook forever, she just begged Won and Seowon to wait until the recital is done. She knew Won confronting Inwook would change everything about their budding relationship (this killed me), but she was willing to accept it as long as Inwook could finish his recital successfully. Soonho was willing to give Inwook a chance to "claim" his glory and she also wanted Won to get his answers. What would she get? Heartbreak, all over again, after isolating herself in a farm for 9 years. After finally feeling happiness again.

I know things would be different if she wasn't in love with Inwook since she was so ready to expose Jisoo's husband to Won and "ruin him," but I still think what she did in ep 10 was soul-crushing. Yes, she betrayed Won by asking him to wait (the look of hurt in Won's eyes...), but she also "betrayed" Inwook by letting Won to eventually meet Inwook after saying that what he did didn't matter. That it was okay. God please let this woman be happy :(. She did so much for each of our main characters, including Seowoo. She got the debut she deserved, and it was all thanks to Soonho.

I think I'm going to cry even harder next week, but anyways, I hope Eunjoo and Changseob won't get back together. I know Changseob said he regretted breaking up with her because he realized how nice she is, but well, he started showing regret after Eunjoo changed her hairstyle and the way she dressed. And before their breakup, Changseob made quite a lot of comments about her appearance, it's as if he was embarrassed of her. I hope Eunjoo won't get swayed and really kicks him out. Minjung was right, Changseob was too late.

P.S. That one Won and Seowoo hug, it really got me too :((
P.P.S. We need more Won, Hoon, and Soonho banters! And more of the homestay squad!

I hope there is nothing wrong with Seo Woo. That bending over in pain near the end of ep. 10 seemed to be more than just being out of breath. One of the pleasing things about this drama is that there have been no cliche-driven hospital scenes. I hope we don't suddenly get that with so little time left to sort out the already existing story lines.

Ugh at that the network cutting the episodes. I really felt them moving the story along to tell it all. The pacing just felt sped up and not the usual rhythm of the show. Either way, still love most of the characters.
I really don't get Soonho's action at the end. Maybe if the two actually talked, IW could get beyond beating himself up for what happened and move beyond it. HW after that conversation could just forgive him and then they move on. Instead she stops the meeting and puts him in an even worse place cause he is dreading the conversation that will have to happen at some point. Also she so insensitive to someone she considers family and just to someone who is really a victim. Unless, she does something next week, I don't get how her character can be redeemed.

Also OST part 4 FINALLY!

Does anyone know if the series is getting good reviews in Korea? I know that the viewer ratings are poor, but it would be nice if the actors and crew are receiving recognition from the local critics for the excellent drama they have given us.

I LOVE HA WON & SEO WOO SO MUCH!! Yes, they're already my favorite-couple-of-the-year-so-far, and favorite drama too probably.

Also the nerve of Soon Ho, a recital is more important than solving your family/uncle/best friend deep-rooted trauma over his mother's death? Unbelievable!!

Onto brighter things (other than the gem that is Seo Woo & Ha Won), how CUTE and adorable is that little family at the homestay - with their bonding sessions and tight-knit camaraderie, they're such a good support system for each other.

And lastly i just wanna say, Jung Hae In only needs to flick his eyebrows and I'm sold on whatever emotions he wants me to feel..ahhhhh...

Thanks for the weecap.

Thank you @missvictrix for such beautiful recap. There's so much undercurrents happening in the drama that requires some maturity in understanding them. Love how the cast beautifully acted their characters. I'm sad that it has ended. 😭