This show is my weekly happy pill. I do agree that MooHak and Dali does have differences in terms of how to run the gallery. I actually agreed with MH on this but I also see Dali's point. I do agree that them compromising their ideals would be best to make the gallery a success.

Despite TaeJin's swoony advances I cant get to his side. He appears to be too close to the VIPs not to have a stake on acquiring the land around Cheongsong Gallery. Prove me wrong TaeJin.

MooHak saving Dali as 3000 geops or as translated in the subs as eternity is so cute.

This drama's strength lies in how much I love the characters, especially Dali. I actually relate to her in the sense of what it feels like to grow up sheltered and how much of a change it is when you have to deal with stuff you didn't know the workings of. I honestly love Dali. She is strong and her strength lies in her firmness. She doesn't need to be loud and know how to fight to be strong. I loved the discussion between Dali and Moo Hak regarding the hiring of Moo Hak by influencers. I agree with both our leads partially. There is nothing wrong with hiring influencers for promotions but I agree with Dali that she doesn't want her people's hard work to be reduced simply to money. There are a lot of times when our hard work doesn't translate into money, that doesn't mean we didn't give our best. I think Dali disliked the fact that he didn't consult her or even give her a heads up regarding his move. Also I find Tae Jin swoony too. He has this quiet intensity but at the same time I can't move past the fact that he treated Dali and her dad so badly. (I would never give any guy a second chance if my dad had to kneel before him) Also I hate Moo Hak's family a lot, mainly because they don't really seem to care about him.
PS: I want to bitch slap that young curator. @mmmmm i know you will join me.

Much better than last week. Tae Jin's reaction to Moo Hak in the coffin was lol funny. Also, Moo Hak's dad's realisation of what's happening between him and Dali, hahahah. Other than that, I just want to say: uri Won Tak-i!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

I love Moohak character. He's simply an honest person. Honest in making money, honest about his feelings. I like his no nonsense attitude.
It's harsh, it's brash sometimes, but with him, what you see is what you get.
He shows Dalli if she wants a successful business, certain measures have to be taken. Desperate ones, sometimes.
I appreciate that Dalli understands that point but makes Moohak sees her point of view too.
Oh I feel for Taejin. His pain, his desperation. He did terrible things in the past, tries to make any salvations of some sort, but man, the damage is done. There is nothing you can do about it.

Kids
Keith
Keats
Oh god, I was laughing so hard. The kiss left such deep impact with him, he just associated everything with it.
Bora as his secretary is funny too in latest episode. Her pulling and pushing Moohak out of Dalli's way, her translating the english to Moohak. Those are gold.
Now I'm curious about the villains. What are their stories?

My fav show of the week cause it makes me laugh so hard that I literally forget I am not alone in my house (deja vu to APAD days).
I laugh, clap and my family looks at me wondering what happened to this girl, that to watching raw. Moo Hak and his visual comedy is so entertaining that it certainly doesn't need (or better I cant wait for) subs. And then watching with subs just adds more fun to it.

I love Dali especially as girl who has lost her dad and now trying to be rescued by her ex.. and the way she stands her ground that she is no damsel in distress who needs saving is worth clapping 👏 for her.
Tae Jin.. I really don't know why this man is so getting on my nerves.. I want him out of Dalis life sooner.
Won Tak and Moo Hak (TakHak duo) seems to be Dalis true well wishes.. Won tak emotional anchor while Moo Hak trying to add some Business 101 to Dalis "always art" mindset and I agreed with him. Dali needs to learn to balance things between Money and Art.
as an artist I can say.. Art is Heart but there is no Art if money is not there on the table. No artists would ever want to end up in the streets starving.
So I really wish Dali try to understand Moo Haks POV and get things straighten Money wise while keep Art and it's Importance intact.
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As always Kim Min Jae as Moo Hak is doing great work and his comic timing and emotional scene srqr equally entertaining.

Cried buckets when Moo Hak shared about his mother. And cried again when hearing how soothing Dal Li comfort Moo Hak.

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Both episodes are well done, better than previous week. I kept on checking the time in hoping it will not end soon...

I feel sorry for Tae Jin & Dal Li's past story. Tae Jin's sin is so grave..... Although we don't know yet the whole story.

It breaks my heart watching Dal Li's father kneeled in front of Tae Jin's car only to see him being dragged to the side... It's so sad...

It made me wonder, if Tae Jin is the first male lead, what should he do to get forgiven by Dal Li? If I'm Dal Li, I'm not sure...

Both episodes show a lot of fun new sides of Dal Li; she can get angry and scream like she was at the police station, she's being jealous, uncertain of her feelings toward Moo Hak.

And finally a short funny bromance between Won Tak & Moo Hak. Hope to see it more! And more scene with Moo Hak's assistant. She's so funny!

Can't wait for next week!

Wow, did @missvictrix didn't mention K-pop groups KNK and Elris as their cameo on episode 7?!

I love how this amazing two obscured and rare K-pop groups was rarely appeared on this Kdrama! So this was Elris' first Kdrama appearance while I knew that this was K-pop boy band KNK's second Kdrama appearance. KNK last time appeared on Kdrama as Boys Be Ambitious in 2017 MBC Kdrama 20th Century Boy and Girl.

I had been saying this from previous recaps, Kim Min Jae is really wooing me with his nuanced comic timings. They make me laugh and "heart-eyes" at the same time❤ As much as Dali's reason of "art should be enjoyed rather than bought" is valid, I absolutely agree with Moo Hak, that without money you can't operate things even if it is done as a noble service. I want the writers to show us rather than tell us how both can balance each other. This, I think is going to be symbolic of Dali and Moo Hak's relationship!

I did not expect to love this show so much. Moohak and Darli just became my favorite OTP for 2021. I agree with the beanies that both Moohak and Darli have valid points, they just have to be able to blend and find the balance between the two. Yes, Taejin's may also be swoony (though KMJ's deep voice is electric), but I dislike his sense of entitlement.. i definitely hated the way he pulled Darli into that apartment, that was violence.

I dont hate Moohak's family that much, they seem to be just wannabe villains... and I like that the Dad seems to actually dote on his son and told him to choose the one he likes.

I love Dali! She's really the heart and soul of this drama.

But I don't still like Moo-Hak. I don't dislike him neither but I don't like how he acts in the Museum, like he was the boss. He took decisions without talking about it to Dali. At least, he fixed his mistake with the artist. If I liked the scene when he talked about his mum, I found it a little bit sudden, the same for the kiss.

I would prefer to see more scenes between Won-Tak and Dali, I like how she's with him, she feels safe enough to talk to him.

I'm curious about the papers she found in her lollipops box.

There is an issue with the words : gallery, fondation, museum. They actually don't work the same and don't have the same purpose. A gallery sells the exposed art, a fondation is a private institution that exposes arts and museum are more responsible for the heritage and connected to the state. The business plan is not the same for each of them.

An exhibit lasts for months usually, how long Moo-Hak will have to rest in the coffin? :p

The drama of romcom has finally touched this drama for this week lol. But I kinda enjoy it in a way except some small things like how Moohak suddenly got all serious about her mother it was so out of nowhere but nah i'm not complaining.

Though, my logic is totally with Moohak this time and I couldn't grasp what was the problem of hiring some people to do some promotion about the event even Dali seems to reluctantly agree at the end when she saw the amount of people actually enjoying the Gallery lol.

I'm gonna zip up about Taejin because Kwon Yul usually thrives in this kind of role but I just can't seem to be empathise with him yet.
My problem is totally with Moohak's brother, I love ridiculous villain (his step mother), outright bad and mean and cruel (Dali's cousin), smart and powerful (the assemblyman) even a charming one (taejin?). Bu his brother is trying to be a villain yet seems too stupid to be a villain idek lol

Kids, Keith, Keats will forever make me laugh. Poor Moo hak. When Dali confronted that thief in the police station, I clapped and then when he said he spent all the money. I was ready for her to kill him. As for Tae jin, Dalli was so happy with him. They were so cute on their gallery. He better have a very very good excuse/reason to leave her in the rain and have her father kneel before him. AS FOR NOW, I'M TEAM MOOHAK.

Watching the first couple of episodes, I was convinced this drama was going to be nothing more than delicious fluff, but as it goes on, it is introducing some really good themes. Dali being confronted with her privilege by the museum's worker (Na Gongjoo, is it?) felt refreshing - and she does have a point: why is everyone tripping over themselves to help Dali out? Would they all be supportive hadn't she had a high social and cultural status?
Also, Dali accepts Taejin bringing in his influential friends to the opening, although he tells her clearly that their support isn't about art - it's about connections and influence (so, ultimately, it's business, even if money doesn't change hands directly)-, but she is shocked to find out Moohak handled it as if it was a restaurant opening, and paid influencers and K-pop idols to show up.

I think the drama is questioning the hard balance between art as creation (as something "holy", understandable only to the initiated) and art as business (you need those crowds to keep the museum going). But it also talks about class and double standards about old Vs. new money

TJ is in love with and wants to cosset, lead the sheltered pampered carefree 20? Year from 5 years ago who clung too him not the woman she has become. He either can’t or won’t acknowledge that girl is gone.

Moo Hak is in love with Smart, determined woman in front of him and more importantly he respects her. They will grow together in a way TJ can’t with her.

I am doing something I never do with my shows - watch until I reach the translation point, put it aside, wait for more translation, watch another ten minutes. That is how much I love this show.

Both episodes were delightful for me. For the first time, I got the humor of Moo Hak's family. When sees them coming out of their car and is frantic - "don't walk in with me!" - loved it, just like a teenager getting dropped off at school and not wanting his mom to kiss or hug him. And speaking of teenagers, doesn't it seem like MH has never had a serious relationship? And the scene with MH and WT - "you know, did Dali say anything about me last night?" Their comedic timing is superb. Did you catch little eyebrow raise the last time WT drops his bags and vaguely threatens to come down the stairs?

Taejin is a man living in the past. I was glad to hear Dali tell Won-tak it's over for them. I wonder how serious he will get though, in an attempt to change her mind? And scorcher of a scene in the newlywed house. Dali knows how to hold her own.

The conversation about the hired influencers was so well done. And Dali needs to face her privilege and hypocrisy, I think. A few episodes back, when she was drinking, she told MT that her dad wanted the museum to be for everyone, so if any of those folks who were paid to be there got even one iota of benefit from looking at the art - isn't her father's goal achieved? And the assistant calling Dali out adds such dimension to this drama. I don't quite get that gal's motivation (and hope we learn a bit more about it) but she's spot on in her critique. Even though Dali is a genuinely kind and thoughtful person, sometimes those with immense privilege don't always see the gifts they've been given or their impact on those less fortunate.

Last comment - MH and his family eating that meal - wonderful. Their incredulity at the works at the exhibit being called art (and in some instances I agree with them - still not sold on the Living and Death installation, though Dali did give a good explanation) and then MH trying to explain the feeling that visual art can bring and they decide he has acid reflux. I loved how there was no offense taken at his complaint that he's alone even when he's with them.

Ah, this show. I love it.

I really enjoy the back and forth conversations between Dalli and Moohak. Whether it's the playful banter in the car or their differing views on running the gallery. KMJ and PKY work really well together.

Also, anyone else notice how Moohak calls Wontak "uri Wontak" when he's talking to him? Lol that was the funniest part for me in that scene.

I love this show.
The moment when Moo-hak realized he'd brushed his teeth.....❤❤.

I was on Moo-hak's side with this one, though I get Dali's distaste for hiring people to come for promotion. But that comes from a place of privilege that many do not have. It's a blind spot for her that the life she led before were it was all art and learning was just for the love was afforded by her father's wealth. Also, it's basically the same thing they tried to do with having the rich and powerful vips come. Her staff new if Tae-jin (the one with the most) comes the rest will follow and its not for the art.
Also, yes to Moo-hak and his secretary looking into the land! That made me clap my hands.
I dislike the brother so much.
Did like the dad spotting the connection between his son and Dali.

Won Tak. I am so happy that he seems to be just in the brother role. I love this for both of them. They're family.
Tae-jin just wants to keep her as the princess in the tower and he can go away.

I think I am missing out on a big part of the fun, because I do not understand Korean. Loved the kiss - keith - keats jokes, I am sure there is lots more like this in the script.

Her cousin is violent unstable totally dishonest trash and she saw it clearly in the office. He is crazy enough to hurt her and she needs to let Moo Hak know. Her normal reason and calm demeanor won’t work with someone like this.

Forget who said Tae-jin is divorced. Would his family have pressured him into a different marriage for business purposes? Regardless, he comes off as selfish to me and I didn't like how he was leading her from the back to speak with people. 1-Dali looked uncomfortable as he did so (before she masked her features). 2-They looked like a couple and its some significant arrogance he thinks its nothing to step into her personal space like that after pretending her didn't know her father and watching him get dragged away.

It is interesting but understandable that Dali can still see art as something divorced from money, even while experiencing serious money problems. While Moo-hak's anxiety for having even left a light on during the night makes even more sense considering his mother's medical bills could have made his family worry about money through his entire childhood.

The drama still feels a bit over saturated with all the antagonists. It would be nice if some took a heel-face turn or just took themselves off elsewhere.

This show is my weekly dose of happiness! Lol. First, can we talk about Moo-Hak' secretary for a bit? This lady is hilarious!!! This week's episodes were very interesting. I like the tone of this drama and both leads are seriously giving me life. I also really liked their debate on money vs. art, and I actually ended being in a dilemma myself, perfectly understanding both their points. One thing I am not sure I understood was why Dal-Li was trying so hard to hide the fact that she lives in the same building as Moo-Hak with Won-Tak? I mean, it's ok, what's wrong with that?

Love Won-tak. When he asked Dal-li if she was being threatened, and proceeded to explain types of threats, that was it for me. He’s the best. And he and Moo-hak together are the best best.

Dal-li is a really nuanced and complex character and I’m not sure I’ve seen a FL quite like her before. She’s quietly strong, overtly opinionated, and covertly lonely. Nothing is overdone with her character.
Also, she’s real in her flaws. She's both incredibly smart and incredibly naive simultaneously--for example, why did she enter the apartment at the end of episode 8? Did she not learn anything after the motel?
Either way, I can’t help but like her. And I can’t wait for her and Moo-hak to properly join forces and let each other’s strong suits shine.

My one and only complaint this week is when MH is talking about his mom. He says he hopes she could rest after her death. Stop suffering. Not have to look out for him anymore. I thought that was quite a nice wish. But Dal-li negates what he says. She’s trying to comfort him by saying that she’s sure his mom was watching him this whole time and that she’s proud. But I would have liked it if Dal-li allowed him to allow his mom to rest.

I simply love this drama, period.

If its second half is just as glorious as the first, I’d declare it the best romcom in recent times.

As @cu2701said, we have never quite seen a FL like Dali before. The biggest satisfaction of this drama would be seeing Dali and Moo Hak grow and complement each other towards the end.

I am so glad finally Moh hak got a hint that his family is cooking something otherwise I thought that it would be too late for him to act. I am sure that in future he will have a lot to handle including Dali's misunderstanding, his family, segi and minister. But Moh hak biggest will remain ''ori won taki" hehe. But I don't want Dali call him won taka ....ori won taki is just perfect after all they are like siblings.

It was refreshing to see the FL initiate the kiss. It was refreshing to see the drama show the real awkwardness between adults after a impulsive kiss. Dali’s analysis of the reasons was thoughts of a adult. It was refreshing that they didn’t act like it never happened the next day and actually had a conversation. It was refreshing that MooHak was clear that it wasn’t a mistake and they no longer have a creditor/debit or relationship.

On the whole it was refreshing that the characters acted like adults!

WHY WALK TOWARDS THE INTRUDER?!!! She was so close to the front door. Back out and run away!!

Kiss Cafe! LOL!

Moo-hak paying through the nose for that keychain "art" - I felt the despair. The living and the dead exhibit makes sense...but that is one expensive keychain. I loved how he went and took responsibility. I was a little turned off the week before with how he went on and on about how it's trash not art without serious concern about how it totally screwed the gallery over.

Dal-li telling Moo-hak why Won-tak is such an ideal tenant was awesome. I was just thinking about how he's not home showering enough to really put a dent in the utilities. Personally, I'd love to have a sweet, sensitive, good-looking guy like uri Won-tak live upstairs.

Dali, Wontak, and Moohak are keeping this drama enjoyable for me, but I'm so tired of all multiple shady/villainous characters, especially the sour-faced museum employee a

I don't like Tae-jin, and I don't find him swoony. This breaks my heart, because I fell crazy hard for Kwon Yul's character in My Unfamiliar Family and was hoping he'd be a decent guy in this drama. Alas.
The scene that sticks with me the most though is Tae-jin's attempt at horse trading with Moo-hak, which is surely what he was doing by trying to buy off Moo-hak and get him away from Dal-li so that he can "acquire her" for himself. But Moo-hak knows exactly what he's doing and rejects the entire construct out of hand - he refuses to even engage in the paradigm. His business with Dal-li is between the two of them; calling him out for machinating "on her behalf" without her knowing; reminding him that Dal-li is a smart and capable woman, capable of making her own decisions and exercising her own agency without them. He won't play at all, and I absolutely loved the outright rejection of the stereotypical trope of competitor chest-beating over the FL.

Moo-hak knows that Dal-li is a treasure, and of course money is, too. But he understands the value of both and, unlike many of the other slicker characters in this drama, has never once conflated the two - also evidenced early on when, after she was attacked, he asked her why she fought and risked her life because it was "just money." Moo-hak understands that "value" is not equal - and that some things are truly priceless above all.

He's rough around the edges, uri Moo-hak, but he's both clear-eyed and good-hearted. It's a remarkably unique character, and Kim Min-jae is pulling it off fantastically.

Real talk while Dali Does not need TJs type of leading and protection IE trying to control where she lives, who she associates with, Etc.her sense of self protection and caution out in the world is dangerously lacking and honestly she needs protection from herself. From inviting strange men to stay the night to flashing wads of cash at flop houses to her latest bonehead move and getting beat up twice its causing her men and us to pull out our hair.

I have thoughts on the show overall, fluctuating and frustrating thoughts about how close it always comes to being what I want it to be but then falling short.

But for this week, I'll stick to episode 7 and at least half of episode 8 being an absolute delight. I particularly loved Moo-hak's discovery of the purpose of art from the piece he had previously dubbed trash. That was poignant and subtle and his garbled attempts to explain his epiphany to his family of philistines was a wonderful scene.
Also his dressing down of Taejin was epic and his sincere declaration after the kiss was great too.

I just wish the writer would decide if Dali is a smart, capable mature woman or an idiot Candy who needs saving and stick with one.

Upvoted a lot of great comments. Thank you for the recap too! ♡

I'm super late, but I'm steadily trying to catch up with this drama. Read some positive comments from a few Beanies so I thought I'd give this show a try. And I'm so glad I did! ^^

The coffin scene!! Oh hilarious!