Su-gyeong’s wardrobe is changing again (no longer all black) and I was delighted to see the fire in her eyes as she stood up to Tae-min and refused the ‘deal’ that he offered. Followed by the tears in her eyes as she talked to her MIL. Followed by Tae-min standing up to his mother- who is having serious trouble with his dad. One of the best things about this drama is watching a supposedly all-powerful Chaebol family that is in serious trouble.

We now know that Tae-hui’s wicked mom had actually tried to prostitute her for the sake of a business deal which has now fallen through because of Tae-hui’s marriage to Hyo-do. This woman is irredeemable. I have a feeling that she knew something when she tried to stop her husband from driving after his brother three years ago.

One of the funnier scenes was the two moms both showing up at the same to berate Hyo-do for marrying Tae-hui and then calling out each other for not raising their children right- totally deserved in both cases. Tae-hui somehow turned out (mostly) OK in spite of her mom, maybe because she had a decent Oppa.

Grandma is preparing to make a move. And she meets Tae-ho at the end of episode 33. This is sooner than I expected but very welcome. Will Tae-ho finally grow up and stop acting like a loose cannon? Hyo-shim deserves better than this man-child but maybe knowing that his grandmother is not dead will help get himself under control.

Hyo-shim’s mom is going to purchase a café? How? This does not look good.

A few episodes ago Ru-bi spoke the truth to her aunt, this week it was her aunt’s turn to explain the truth to Ru-bi: Hyo-shim has too much empathy but Ru-bi has too little which is why Ru-bi has no friends. What really drives Ru-bi to study so hard is that this is how she obtains recognition. Maybe this is not such a bad thing? But Hyo-shim is right, of course.

The mystery of what happened three years ago has now come front and center. That, and not Hyo-shim, is the reason why Tae-min and Tae-ho actually had a fistfight. The thing is that it actually still is a mystery and my hypothesis here is that our Lady Macbeth wannabe was responsible and that her husband actually was trying to stop it but failed and so feels responsible for it. Just a conjecture, of course. But the fact that it is really still a mystery is tragic as that is what has turned the cousins against each other.

Which leaves me wondering what will happen to Tae-min: A truly tragic figure in the Shakespearean sense.

In the midst of everything that occured this week I'd like for Tae-min to get a grip and pay attention to his wife, at least for the fraction of a second.

Mr. Yeom - File an anonement.
Tae-hee omma - You say what...? I should be thankful she didn't do more than this.
🤣🤣🤣. Tae-hee has grown on me a lot.

I have given up... I will follow up on drama through these hangouts..I find it more interesting and nuanced than the drama itself.

Ha ha ha, I can't believe that my first guess about when would Grandma meet Taeho was right! 😄 This show really is on full speed now. 😁

Anyway, I think the highlights of this weekend were (a) the chicken restaurant fight of Dragon Mom and Whinny Mom and (b) Hyoshim teaching Rubi a lesson. 🍿😎
Oh, and there may be a baby in the making, just not the one Dragon Mom wants. 😁

I was not much fan of the (repeated) face off between Taeho and Taemin (and their fist fight)... and I didn’t like Hyodo and his gold digging. Plus Mom was right this time, What Did Hyodo Ever Do For His Family???

(Btw, @attiton , how did you like Ha Joon smexying from the bed??? 😁 )

I am totally enjoying the full speed ahead pacing. Chaebol wars with over the top dramatic music? Go ahead! I totally teared up in that last scene when grandma finally calls Tae Ho; it was even more moving than I thought it would be. Loved Hyo Shim giving Rubi a piece of her mind (and how lovely and glowing Hyo Shim looks in Episode 33). Loved how grandma is so relieved and thankful that Hyo Shim and Tae Ho are dating. At least they have one person who approves (and to be honest, probably the most important person). I'm still loving all the Tae Ho and Hyo Shim scenes, especially when she waiting eagerly to greet him and place that scarf around his neck. And how Tae Ho continues to be emotionally intelligent around Hyo Shim and tries to encourage her to see her to visit her mum as he knows her mum's disapproval/behaviour is niggling at her. There is no doubt that they are totally head over heels in love with one another and emotionally care and support one another (even if at the moment, he understandibly does not want to get her involved in the whole kidnap/forced imprisonment/possible murder saga in his family).

Meanwhile Tae Min seems to be moving deeper into baddie territory. He was always on the wrong end of grey for me, but I had hoped he would eventually realise that continuing to cover up criminal acts with bribery etc. (by the way, if you watched the whole thing properly, it was Tae Min who has actively bribed the reporter and ex police chief, not his cousin) is not doing himself, the company nor frankly, his dad any good. His dad is clearly breaking down from the guilt that is eating him alive and he did literally say he "caused the death of his little brother" to his wife. So he is not innocent even if, as we suspect, he may not have been the mastermind of the criminal acts, he was complicit in them all. I mean, who on earth thinks it's okay to drug and lock up your own mum for 3 years? Not to mention Tae Min has still not apologised to Hyo Shim for that forced kiss (despite her demanding an apology) nor accepted that she does not like him (despite her telling him and literally screaming at him that he doesn't really listen to a word she says and it's all about him talking AT her) and would never have gotten his dream marriage with her anyway. His behaviour to his wife is also unbelievable. Whatever the circumstances of their marriage, being downright rude and antagonistic towards her is not the way forward. If he cannot be kind, he can at least be civil. If he is not careful, she might actually totally turn against him in the chaebol war purely out of resentment. So, basically, although some might feel sorry for Tae Min, he is not helping himself by making all the wrong choices. Sigh.

@quirkycase, thanks for the highlights !
The show is finally moving the story along after a glacial first half.
Poor Soo Kyung ! Crying in front of the Dragon Lady Madam Jang. !
Tae-min has forsaken her (feels like a historical when the woman is banished to her house) in all matters . Oddly enough he ups the ante and offers her two Taesan Corp subsidiaries in an effort to suppress info regarding the death of his aunt and uncle.
Did he come to this on his own ? Does Mr Yeom approve 😉?
Hyo-do may cause Madam Jang to have a stroke if he continues to call.
Mrs. Lee went easy on Tae-hee , other than accusing her of seducing Hyo-do.
I wish the chicken shop scuffle had included some hair pulling. Madam Jang’s coat was just begging to have some chili sauce splattered on it.
The Kang boys finally trade blows !!
What is up with Mi Rim ?! That couple’s arc is muddled .
A lot of cohabitation going on . Will there be a baby Kang before the show ends ?
The gym worker that wants to rat HS out to the boss. Aigoo. Tae-Ho has always been haphazard in regards to HS and her work environment at the gym.
Preview shows RuBi and Tae-Ho talking, I guess her oppa is a thing of the past ?
Landlady sending money for 20 years with no contact ?

HS declares she will never get married because of her mother which makes the most sense so far in her story. Make it happen! The bad apple does not fall far from the tree with Little Bro sucking up to his new Evil MIL because she is rich. TH is not that much better with HS’s mother - - he still does not listen to HS and he cannot read a room if literally his life depended on it. Confronting TM about his parents death without any evidence is another stupid immature thing to do. Grandma cannot protect him because she lost her power. TH is also ignorant that he has no power or connections to fight TM or the chairman. (The writer continues to make nonsensical business and legal statements that have no basis in fact.)

His father’s drunken antics and his mother’s screeching has TM on the edge. TM is also losing his grip by offering his wife two subsidiaries in a new marriage/annulment deal. (Again, TM has no power to give away businesses.) She is not buying it because she now has his achilles heel in her possession: the tape. I am ready to hear the giant flush sound on the whole Kang family.

The show’s current overwhelming truth is that everyone in the show is coupling up with the wrong person. Incompatibility and ulterior motives is not the basis for a relationship.

The reunion came quicker than expected which probably quickens their downfall. TH’s investigation will be blocked and Grandmother has no leverage (Evil DIL can easily blame the police misidentification and Grandma having health dementia). A lot is happening but not in a coherent way.

Congratulations LYOL – Episode 33 (Sunday) broke through 20% and 32 (Saturday) was also highest Sat. episode.

On the other hand, those scenes between TM and Su-kyung were . . . distressing. Where is this writer going with these two??

But, upon reflection, it’s becoming a bit clearer. Chaebol Kang Tae Min – the man who previously expected Hyo Shim to simply follow his plans or wishes – has returned. Bravo to the writer for at least giving us plenty of motivational scenes – Tae Ho challenge, his drunken father, his controlling mother and he blames Su-kyung for the position he finds himself in. However, meek and mild Su-kyung also disappeared and the strong woman returned. She gave as good as she got and stood up to him, refusing his order to continue the marriage, forget about having children and worst of all, “find another man”. She was always blunt and honest with him previously – glad she’s back.

BTW, Viki subbers were really bad on Sunday. On Kocowa, for instance, in discussing the Chairmanship, the Director tells TM that there will be significant taxes if he becomes Chairman in the same year (does it make sense? No, but whatever) and TM tells him if necessary they might need to sell some subsidiaries – he wants everything to be done legally. On Viki, the Director says there will be “bloody carnage” and TM tells him they may need to BUY subsidiaries (which REALLY makes no sense).

Much of the conversation between TM and Su-kyung was equally misleading or vague. But the kicker was SK’s last sentence when she said (Viki) “I realize how important you think that is”. On Kocowa, she said “I realize how important THE ACCIDENT</b is to you”.

Based on some ig photos. I think one or both are headed for Daegwallyeong Pass next weekend.

Hyoshim telling Rubi off was the best and performed the same character analysis that Rubi condescendingly did on her like 20 episodes back. Oh snap!

I wish Tae-ho had joined a different gym the moment they got together.

It irks me that Hyo-shim's mom is turning a corner just because her youngest son that she barely pays any attention to called her coarse. I know it was an accumulation of Hyo-shim and Hyo-do accusing her of that. But Hyo-shim's suffering - as always - never figures into the equation.

Tae-hee is practically a saint for not going ballistic at Hyo-do calling Evil Mom behind her back. He is going to have to backpedal a bit once Tae-hee's mom goes to jail. I wonder if Hyo-do will also get the same lobotomy as mom.

Mom getting a cafe makes me nervous since they never talked about her making coffee, sandwiches, or cookies. Makes more sense to open a banchan store. I guess it's about time for regular guest, loan shark, to make another appearance.

Mirim's story is the most interesting to me. Not having the talent or luck and just hard work and passion - what will be her next step? Move on? Keep yearning?

I dislike Anchor Lady even more now that she's just stuck at home waiting to argue with Tae-min. I'm also almost worried about her Vitamin D levels.

Taeho is such a nana’s boy.

Tae Hui and Mi Rim are shaping up so well. The leads are growing on me.
I can see redemption is on the way for HS’s mom, but she still annoys me no end. Her attitude with her entire family has been bratty, abusive, abrasive. She’s like 0 to biatch in 60 seconds.
I have always been supportive of Tae Min, but his devotion to his dad seems to be taking him to the dark side. I am starting to like the anchorwoman better.