I love the slowburn. The scene where In-hae got home drunk and opened up to Woo-hyeol about the hardships she faced and him comforting her was chef kiss. The hilarious scene are still there but those two are getting closer.

Now that Hae-won got in the game, I wonder how it would affect our OTP. Please don't make her into a 1D evil SFL show.

I am surprised by how much I am growing to like this show. I Started just to see what the hype was about, and by ep 4 I was sold. Ep 5-6 turned out to be solid in terms of plot progression. I am a little scared that we are moving fast with the plot, but also excited about the possibilities.
I am going to have a serious case of 2ML syndrome if he continues to be this charming. His happy smitten smile is contagious. He looks so happy! I hope he doesn’t turn dark and this whole mansion thing is not some scheme.
The vampire Ttekboki was hilarious. I felt their pain. They had a USP right under their nose and lost it.. lol.
And that pepper spray was hilarious… mosquito vampire indeed..

I loved the moments between the leads too. Slowly these two are forming a bond. And for the first time In-hae sees that there can be someone to take her side too, be it pouring water on the principal, waiting for you to return home or just telling you that you did well.
These moments of comfort is what is drawing her to him and I love the show for making these simple moments so impactful.

Thanks for your weecap, @solstices! If there’s an episode of this drama available, it’s always at the top of my list. I’m not even sick in bed anymore and I’ve seen all of the episodes twice.

One revelation from this week: Our lead vampire may look wonderful in suits, but if you ask me, our only female vampire, Rose, can dress him up in her take on “effortless chic,” any damn time and I’ll look on happily.

I also remain in rapt adoration of our FL. I love her style as well, and also the way I never quite know what she’s going to say or how she’s going to react to any given situation. “Whoever” she ends up with, I hope they are good enough for her. I’ve got my eye on all possible candidates, and am assessing their worthiness carefully. She deserves to have her loneliness recognized and soothed, and I’ll stare at the screen ESPECIALLY STERNLY if anyone hurts her. 🤨

Do-shik seems to have a subsequent motive behind his actions or he's hidding something. So I don't have a 2SL syndrom.

The interactions between the leads are really hilarious. Taecyeon is good when he can use his whole body for comedy.

My favorite bits this week were the little moments when our leads grew to understand each other better. When U-hyeol comforted In-hae after she came home drunk, and when In-hae apologized to U-hyeol for not thinking about his attachment to the house before she got carried away. I also loved the takedown of the reincarnated lover trope - this feels like the most realistic reaction to this ever. And now we get to guess what the show is going to do! Which woman (if any) is Hae-sun reincarnated, and will it matter for U-hyeol in the end?

This week I was mostly confused by our SML and his driver/secretary person. They seemed extremely shady right out of the gate to me, but this week were almost entirely endearing. That somehow just makes me more suspicious of him/them in the long run, but maybe the drama will surprise me and they won’t end up the vampire-hunting duo they have the potential to be.

Thanks, @solstices! Only You could make these recaps such a meta feast. I hope we get to hear Park Kang-hyun’s glorious voice at some point in this show.

I’ve been trying to figure out if there’s some pattern to when Woo-hyul’s ears are backlit to flame red, or if the production team is just trolling Taec/amusing themselves. I have a bad feeling Hae-won is going to use her “investment” to try to swindle our leads out of the house, and I’m buckling in for the inevitable redevelopment corruption subplot.

The scene with the pepper spray was hilarious, her reading capsaicin and being like, it works, plus Taecyeon's entire reaction, hilarious. I like that our leads have good chemistry together. They are adorable. It is also very sweet of her to just go all into the idea that tehy are in this together. She didn't have to ask him about making the mansion a guest house but she did. Also I always say it is better when the ML likes the FL first and it seems that is happening. I love this for us as viewers!!

I am really loving this drama. Especially how it's taking down the reincarnated love trope and pointing out that, even though they're reincarnated, they're not really the same person. Extra points that it seems the FL won't just be a reincarnation of his first love through and through. I'd like it even better if she isn't a reincarnation at ALL, but I'm doubtful that will be the case. I'm also just adoring the sweet development between the leads, how the emotional bond between them is growing in a subtle manner. I think the FL is very interesting and well developed, and like how the ML has to genuinely find a connection with her beyond just doing superficial displays.

The 2ML is kind of giving me off vibes and I'm not sure why... he seems TOO perfect?

Btw, does anyone know how nurses are trained or educated in Korea? I'm wondering why In-hae can't apply for a non-school nurse job, like a hospital or a clinic. Is it a different type of degree?

While I do think duplicitous motives will emerge both from Doo-shik and Hae-won--they are just a bit too sweet for me to do any swooning right at the moment--it would be very satisfying to me as a lover of totally happy rom-com endings if they did turn out to be decent people and would fall for each other. There is no indication of any love lost between them however, since they know each other already and Doo-shik has shown a little irritation at having to pick her up at the airport.

The vampires vs. vampire vs. vampire hunter subplot is definitely going to kick in soon, however, and I wonder if Hae-won is going to reverse sides in this one. Regardless, as I've said several times about this show I hope it doesn't overwhelm the rom-com!

While I appreciate @attiton hotel parallels with the other shows (when you put these shows with Secret Romantic Guesthouse and One Day Off, maybe the Korean authorities put the word out to stress tourist opportunities this year?), I'm thinking, with @elinor, that the theme of this one will be anti-development, with vampires representing a beloved tradition that should not be discarded by modernity.

Although

it is very similar to a story I wrote for a contest but only the vampire human mansion guesthouse part.
but this really shows how much unnecessary dialogue not crucial to plot one has to include in a tv episode...

My only complaint--because I’ve given up resisting Taecyeon’s charms and now love this show—is that the sidekicks aren’t likeable or interesting. They don’t have to be both, just be likeable or just be interesting! I like these two actors, especially Yoon Byunghee whom I’m enjoying watching in his small part in Delightfully Deceitful, but I’m ff their scenes and that makes me sad.

I am pretty near certain Cat-man is a low key god of some sort, that would be the only way for it to make sense that he knows so much.
I also don’t trust hae won. There is just something slightly off about her. But we will just have to wait and see how her character pans out.
Into have 2ML syndrome. He just seems like he would be excellent relationship material

@solstices - thank you for the delightful recap, complete with 2PM and Park Kang-Hyun's musical references!

LOL with the writing having Woo-hyul avoid saying 2pm by saying 1400.

I feel like being a korean vampire must be really tough. Garlic is like an important component of all korean food. Dong-seob must have a hard time making tteokbeokki.

I want to give a hug to Woo-gyul's bumbling friends. It must really hurt to be living hand to mouth after living for so long. They should all be living comfortably like the other supernatural, immortal-esque guys in kdramaland.

I am 5 minutes and 49 seconds into the 5th episode and I am dying with laughter. "Stalking"!!! Hahahahaha! I have tears in my eyes.

Loving this!

This show is getting better every week and so far it's been really delightful to watch. 
I find it so entertaining and maybe it helps that I went in with no expectations. 
Episode 5 gave off very strong Goblin vibes, there are quite a few similarities and even the background music in some points sounded really familiar. 
The two leads are doing a fantastic job and hats of to Taecyeon for really getting the tone right when making fun of himself. 
Thank you (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVTY7Rjh2Zw) for the recaps Solstices. 
Sorry, not tech savy enough to embed the link on this site 😂

I'm really loving this show, it's such a pick me up. Lately Kdramas haven't been kradmaing how Kdramas usually Kdrama. (if you get my drift lol.) Tae is excelling in his role and so is the FL. The slow burn is giving me butterflies.

On to the 2ml (Definitely no 2nd lead syndrome for me) He's way to perfect, there is an aura of deceit looming around him. I can't trust him at all. He ha a nice smile though. 2Fl, I'm rooting for her to not turn out to be another antagonist. I hope she's being genuine... But I also feel like there'll be a huge plot twist. *dun dun dun* Lol

@solstices Thank you for the recaps.

I stayed with the show for Taec's humour, but somehow the drama won me over with its plot. First the concept of guest house and next week we have treasure hunt. I also like our realistic and smart FL whose responses are funny and touching at times. Interested to see how the SFL's character will be developed.

I seriously believe that this episodes cemented the fact that its game over for Do Shik. In Hae is already falling for our bumbling and oblivious vampire. That one scene when Woo Hyul was comforting a drunk In Hae after she spilled her struggles was the biggest turning point in our housemates relationship. Woo Hyul was extremely on pointe with his comment that highlighted his sensitivity and astuteness on what In Hae needes to hear at that moment. Swoon!
Woo Hyul may not be there yet since he is still pining for Hae Sun. The appearance of Hae Won will only make him more confused but his heart clearly shows that he already cares for In Hae.
In Hae acts differently when she is with either Woo Hyul and Do Shik. She is more comfortable with Do Shik but I think Woo Hyul reads that wrong. The fact that In Hae is more prickly with Woo Hyul is because she feels something for him that she does not want to show. While with Do Shik, its more a polite friendliness that she puts on out of habit.
Both are good contenders but my rule for love triangles is whomever the FL gives her heart to got my vote. Well, Woo Hyul is adorable already and he gets my vote even before I knew that the FL likes him sooo he wins for me.

This drama has my heart. It checks all the boxes that I love in a drama that I watch because I am tired after a day's work and want to watch something that makes me laugh as well as makes me go awwwww......

I also love the way the romance is shaping up. They are getting to know each other. She is protective of him without realizing it, he cares for her without being intrusive (I just want to check on you, don't spray...hahahahaha!).

Heartbeat is fast becoming my all-time favourite kdrama and we're only 6 episodes in - perfect blend of comedy, drama, romance and fantasy. I was originally going to give it a miss until I realised Won Ji-An was playing the lead role, a revelation in the first D.P. series. Seems to have mastered comedy, too. Will be in Season 2 of Squid Game so looking forward to her role in that upcoming series. Only 23 years old, so likely the future of Korean Film and Television. Kudos for recapping - gives me another laugh for the week. 👏