Right, and Woo-hyeol's actions just seem more heartfelt and thoughtful than the 2ML's. It's kind of like a homemade gift versus a store bought one. And Woo-hyeol seems to understand what In-hae needs on a deeper level than just paying for things she needs or wants.

Nice to meet someone else who doesn't get SLS! I've only gotten it once and that was Start Up. I guess you could also say Doctor Cha, but that wasn't really a traditional ML vs. 2ML situation.

Can I join too? I think I'm all but immune to SLS. Every time someone says that they are giddy over something a SML does, I feel like I must have missed something hahaha! Granted, I haven't watched Start Up yet, so there is always room for exceptions that prove the rule, but I think my track record is pretty good ;)

Me too! ✋️ I don't get Second Lead Syndrome either 😂 Do-sik seems nice and all (so far), but it's not as genuine as the ML. And In-hae doesn't seem like her genuine self around him - she's a little too tense and giggly, haha 😅

@hopefulromantic Yes, she seems to tense up instead of enjoying it whenever Do-shik compliments her or expresses his feelings. In the flashbacks she's feisty but there's never a hint of flirtatiousness, and now she's so darned respectful to him - he's been thoroughly sunbae-zoned.

It's not a coincidence that Do-shik's family name is Shin and that's also the name of the vampire-hunting nobleman who killed Hae-sun, is it?

@elinor, I hadn't remembered that about the family name connection😱 THE PLOT THICKENS!! I wonder if he has any training? Or hunting tools in that in-office safe? Or if it's just the information that's been passed down... And lol yes - "sunbae-zoned" is the perfect description!😂

@elinor This is the second time today I need to thank you for recall - I had completely missed that vampire hunter connection.

@vienibenmio I don't like to watch dramas with romances where the leads don't end up together.

I am so happy to meet who shares this view of mine. I don't like tragedies in general and leads not getting together in particular.

Tragedies take too much headspace, and that to for a very looooooong period of time.

I didn't especially like any of the three options for Ae-shin in Mr. Sunshine hahaha! I liked all three characters, but was happy she just ended up with her troops at the end.

I actually didn't watch that one. I don't like to watch dramas with romances where the leads don't end up together. Hence why I'm still furious at Strangers Again.

@vienibenmio: Please watch it despite that as it is far more complex than a mere romance. I am not a fan of Lee Byunghun and wished someone else had been in his role but the other lead actors (I’m using ‘actors’ inclusively) are exemplary. It is an epic story of struggle for freedom, love, sacrifice and redemption. I loved it so much. And, it has moment’s of genuine humour which are very welcome!

@vienibenmio Could have predicted that you would have been angry at the ending to Strangers Again, too ;) OK, OK. I'll stop, I'll stop.

FWIW, I forgave it for the MLs longing glances in the party scene just prior. Don't know why that was enough for me, but it was.

Don’t say “barf out”! (I teach so sometimes can’t help myself). They were wonderful comments!

I've never seen him in anything except 2PM videos and variety, so I had no expectations - but he's killing it with the comedy and was more than adequate with the emotions during that hug and when he was with Hae-won at the gallery, trying to see Hae-won in her.

And from my vantage point here in the shallow end, he looks great with the wavy hair down over his forehead - another possible live-watch crossover as well as showing how he's becoming more human and less vampire.

* trying to see Hae-sun

I've seen him in 4 projects; Vincenzo, Blind, Heartbeat, and Bring it on, Ghost (currently watching the latter together) and I think he's definitely an okay actor, like a 7 maybe. So far I think Heartbeat is his best followed by Vincenzo and I think part of it is it's obvious he's having fun in the roles and the guy is charming which comes through.

I remember during a BTS of Vincenzo, the lead actress blanked on her line because she got lost looking at his face/looking into his eyes haha

And I just remembered I saw another drama of his: The Secret Inspector & Joy but my choices remain the same.

@britney i feel the same way too! He was awesome as a villain in Vincenzo but his acting feels more natural here, like he’s more comfortable in the role compared to his earlier works. I can definitely see his progression over the years and I’m just a proud fan-girl! I hope Heartbeat will be his ticket to more roles that he would enjoy.

Now, see, I was having such a nice time with the OST here. Let’s just let sleeping hipster banjos lie..

@attiton: Sorry my friend!

Also, I’d love it if the whole eye reflection thing just ended up being… I dunno, In-hae just has really clear, sparkly eyes?

Because after all the talk about eyes I kept noticing how much Won Ji-an’s sparkle, heh.

Maybe Hae-won has cataracts and that’s why he can’t see his reflection in her eyes.

I'd like to think that he can see his reflection in her eyes, because she's the one who can truly see him.

For myself, I don't care if she's reincarnated Hae-sun or not...I just want everyone to feel seen.

At least if it does go that route, the show will still have done something different than the typical reincarnating looking like the exact same person (I don't count 19th Life because in that universe no one reincarnates looking the same). It's a fresher take than we usually get!

Much as I would love to turn the reincarnation and first-love tropes on their head, I have zero faith in the show’s ability to avoid them and I’ve already built that into my expectations as part of the price of my enjoyment, so I won’t mind it so much later. The show is doing plenty to subvert clichés, especially as @mindy notes about In-hae (and other characters) regularly dropping truth-bombs - and thus avoiding contrived misunderstanding as a plot device.

Sure, @mindy, sure. We will support you in your time of need later...no matter what!

Unlike the generous and compassionate @attiton I'm going to tell you, @mindy to tough it out. That's because I was a drill sergeant in the Joseon army in one of my past lives. I'm sure you remember--you were the benevolent monarch who saved me from execution for stealing a vat of kimchi. And now here we meet again!

Playing the role of the Dastardly Curmudgeon this evening will be @hacja, in replacement for Killjoy McMasterson, who has had a family emergency.

Can I just say, @mindy, that my comment about Dastardly McMasterson was caught up in moderation for about three hours.

Three horrible hours when I just knew I’d hit comedy gold, but also during which I knew that when the comment would eventually finally appear, it would totally seem like after-the-fact sour grapes.

I just need to say this to the person who took the glorious, completely appreciated, time to recognize that I’d even put forth this utterance.

Thank you.

@attiton: I wonder why, What could’ve triggered it? It was a great comment but even though I am culturally imperialised by the US, didn’t recognise the ‘McMasterson’ jibe. It was still finny though!

@dncingemma, if I had to guess, it got sent to moderation because of the word k.i.l.l. hidden in one of my silly names.

@mindy Think about so so many people who don't come here and are missing the gem.

I am going to see how it ends and then start recommending it like crazy to everyone. Share the love.

Ah, yes, I would definitely agree there. Well said!

Woah awesome insight @attiton!

Good point! I think so, too. He barely knew her.

FWIW, I was totally not joking in terms of my emotional tone. @elinor’s praise means a lot to me!

I’m absolutely jealous of beanies who manage not to do any typos!

Typing without typos? Total respect. In ancient times when I frequented forums to dissect shows, I used to be one of those who would go anal if there was a typo in my rants. Even grammar and structure mattered. I pestered the site owner to bring in the rich text editor until he obliged, complete with an edit button and customized emojis (being one of the first members and then being part of the Global moderator helped my case). Now? I am thrilled to be a part of another incredible community and know that most people can raed a word upseide down and insede out (you got that, didn't ya?) as long as it jogs their recall of familiar vocabulary. I am sure I have grown two extra thumbs and then some but hey! I am happy as long as I can get what's churning in my upper echelons out on time.

Yeah, there’s now the double-edged sword of how long it take this page to load 🤫

But I’ll take it! This has been a blast…

@attiton 4 more to go, now 3...should we aim for 300?

I can't wait for Monday!

Maybe she wants to be a vamp and the whole scheme is to access something in the mansion which could facilitate that.

You could be right. We've seen the SML hire people who are fine with kicking people out of their living spaces and throwing their possessions out the window to get them to leave. It wouldn't be surprising if there was some shadiness around this earlier redevelopment too, maybe even involving Do-shik. I wouldn't put it past him.