I don’t love that Ji-ung is trying to make Soon quit or that he installed a tracker on her phone, but I kinda trust that we’ll get more info about him and his overprotectiveness/prejudice against working with people older than him. And I trust that Soon and her overwhelming competence will show him he’s been mistaken. What I did love was Mi-jin absolutely nailing her first real job! It’s almost like she’s been preparing for this moment for the past 8 years! 🤔

I loved her conversation with her mom when she came home exhausted, and how she feels like she’s found something she’s good at after all this time. I loved the pride she takes in doing her work well, and how all her odd jobs are paying off now that someone has finally tossed her a chance.

Super glad Ga-young knows about her transformation. It must have been so lonely going through all of that on her own, and I’m always in favor of having at least one character in on the secret early on!

"Tune in next week to find out how Mi-jin will explain her way out of getting caught up in a situation Soon is supposed to be in."

Soon did mention a niece that frequents clubs. Maybe Mi-jin could simply say that she happened to be invited into that VIP Room? Or maybe she could say that her maternal aunt (?), aka Soon, asked her for a favor? It will be a difficult-to-explain situation, especially since Soon is nowhere to be seen at this point. I'm sure there will be some hastily-thrown together explanation.

I don't think the comedy works for me. There's been many times when I see that something is supposed to be funny but I'm just 😐 or I'm thinking about something else such how the prosecutor is said to be so hard to work with and is a jerk yet so far, he hasn't done anything out of pocket UNTIL he was trying to get Im Soon to quit. Or how rather show her parents what's happening with her, Mi Jin wants to hide it because then they would find out she was scammed?
I get that this logic is needed for the show to happen but it's just weird & stupid to me. Priorities.

I still think alot is happening which makes alot forgettable. Even during this recap I was reminded about the fact that the raincoat killer was a thing because the last thing I remembered happening was the idol guy's interest in Im Soon on his video and the situation at the club (which reminds me: what happened to the wig? Soon was obviously wearing a long wig, she gets knocked down and she gets back up as Mi Jin. Is she supposed to still be wearing the wig?)

I also kept wondering if there were another actor who could've pulled off the prosecutor.

The only thing I'm interested in is Lee Jung Eun's portrayal. When she's onscreen is the only time I really like this.

I loved Soon so much these past few episodes (what can't this girl do??), and I love that people are catching onto the disparities of Mijin/Soon, since I don't think this is a secret that can be kept for long.

The whole thing with "drug addicts are worse than gambling addicts" irked me too. Specifically the line about drugs ruins everyone around the person while gambling only the gambler because I instantly thought of Yoo Ah In when it was said. His drug use affected no one but himself and he has been treated like the scourge of the society meanwhile gambling can ruin the lives of everyone around a gambler.

I only know of a few Korean celebrities who got in some kind of trouble over gambling/illegal betting/whatever and now they're back to their career. I don't know if people even mention it nowadays meanwhile if you are associated with drugs then you're always linked with the image of being a "druggie".

It just irked me cause it reminded me of Yoo Ah In and the double standards.

I do like this drama a lot - the romcom aspects are working for me! - but does anyone else feel a little bit overwhelmed with the pace? Like a lot of things happen each episode? like there's wave of plot details, but it all washes off me like water off a duck... tortured metaphor aside, I don't even remember the killer knowing her name & being confused about her name. or Mr. Hot Prosecutor noticing her bag.

or maybe I'm just not paying enough attention 😅

Predictions:
New Intern (former hospital director) is the raincoat killer.
New Intern/Raincoat killer made the former intern (soldier with bad leg) disappear, so New Intern could get the job (they say former intern 'hasn't been to work for two weeks'- and is not contactable)
Detective Intern will be former Raincoat Killer detective. People will probably be suspicious that detective Is Raincoat Killer himself, for a while.
Prosecuter is ageist, but they are probably going to explain it away as some 'older people trauma' that will go away with our heroine's True Love (tm) (splutter)
Idol is going to value FL for who she is, with a Pure Love (tm). Note that the presents he gave Ahjumma are not ageist in any way (No plastic surgery vouchers, or expensive supplements) Fast cars, electronic goods- these are presents he would give a 20 y.o.

(On a personal note- Yes, I watched this with the sound off for all the scary scenes. )

Is Jung Eun Ji known for looking older than she is? Is that why they keep bringing up her age?

Also, is there a hidden context for being born in 1996? This is the second time they brought it up. (The first was in the job interview for the young Min Ji, where everyone was shocked she was born in 1996) Is this kdrama short hand for being a gen z person? Thanks in advance.

The drama is overwhelming in terms of how it packs into one episode. It's too busy. It's funny at places, especially with Mi-Jin, who continues to be adorable. I wish they would give her a love story too - turn ML into a 50 year old as well?

Btw why does she not tell her parents? It would be a riot if the parents were in it too - like the Mom would try to hold off her future son-in-law until the sun set or something.....

Am the only one who think the ML is one note? I somehow keep reimagining Lee Min Ki in this role....

Mi Jin was very endearing. It was sweet seeing her smile and laugh. She was giddy about her crush and happy that she has found something she's good at. Seeing her tackle and beat each challenge Ji Woong threw at her was a little fun. This direction is better than him being loud and mean or critical at everything she does. I would think things will change next week and he has to admit she has done well. I hope the undercover mission isn't a total fail and Mi Jin/Soon doesn't get scolded for being in danger, not communicating, etc.

From the premiere week, I wasn't sure if she had worked while she studied for the civil servant exams. I assumed her parents supported her financially so I'm glad the show mentioned she has been supporting herself.

Ji Woong won't find out her secret this time, but I hope it happens earlier than later.

Soon's makeup scenes are cute! We don't see these makeovers often. It's good that Mi Jin has Ga Yeong to confide in. The BFF scenes were great. ^^

Parts of the show did seem to move fast as Soon's typing (heh). I don't care much about the mystery, but letting it unfold for now.

I did understand why he wasn't happy with his new aid, she was cleaning the building and now he has to think she has the competences to help him to catch villains. But it's not her fault, so he should be mad against the chief and not making her life impossible.

I'm the only one who suspected the new old guy being the killer? The actor is good for creepy roles 😅

I liked these two episodes much better than the first ones. But that may also be because I could hardly concentrate on them last week and was constantly distracted.

In any case, the humour worked wonderfully this week.

However, I still have the problem that Mi-jin and Soon don't seem like one and the same woman of different ages to me, but like two different people. But the discrepancy isn't quite as clear as it was in the first two episodes. As Mi-jin becomes more self-confident and more at peace with herself, I hope to see more similarities with Soon.

Oh! Is Soon supposed to be what Mi Jin will look like when she's older? I was surprised when she mentioned a scar (that was not visible) as proof she was the same person.

The actresses don't look alike enough for that
Then again, I guess we're suppose to suspend disbelief for the show

Well this was averagely enjoyable. I did think maybe Won is the one who will figure out about Mi Jin seems maybe it's likely. Humour was okay. But the mystery on the other hand just bores me

So the actresses are not playing the same character. It is fine, but they aren't even attempting to, lol. That being said I love they chemistry between our three leads, how adorable are they. I look forward to the romance part of this drama.

Is that typing speed even possible? I won a contest once with 118 and that was seen as amazing. But are the standards different with the Korean language?

The ML was really, really annoying me this episode. I did not find him remotely charming. At least show some guilt, dude. And maybe he has age-related trauma or something else that explains his ageist behavior (eye roll emoji) but what about the other guy who works in his office? This is giving me Dr. Cha flashbacks.

I am so enjoying this show! I am interested in the plot and I like seeing the romance and trying to figure out the gruesome murder mystery. (I wouldn't be surprised if the bad guy chopped up Mi-jin's auntie that she thinks is the person she becomes every day.) Yet--why am I really here?

I'm really here to learn from Lee Jung-eun how to look like I'm in my 20s even though I'm in my 50s. It turns out that happy dancing, vigorous bike riding, an open, goofy smile and a lot of enthusiasm can make you look like a younger person! I 100% believe that she's really Mi-jin all the time. Sometimes I forget that there are two actresses. It's amazing. I love it.

I predict that Mi-jin won't have to explain why she isn't Soon in the next episode, because Ji-woong likes her and is just going to be concerned about her being in danger.

I love it. It's not perfect (where did the wig go?) and not yet into the romance. But I enjoy every second and kept looking at how much time is left on the episode. Too little!

Eps 3-4 are decisively better than Eps 1-2.

Genres: I came for the rom-com, but stayed for the serial murders (I love serial murders, it appeared left of the field in this series, so now I get a "buy-1-get-1 free genre bundle!)

Actors: I came for Choi Jin-Hyuk (our Darcy-esque prosecutor), but stayed for Lee Jung-Eun (Miss Day)

Male (Persons of Interest): Again, I came for Jin-Hyuk, but seriously the person I really enjoy our FL's interaction with for this week is Won (the idol boy intern). It's disarming, earnest, and poignant.

As for ML....well, just read the rant from other more eloquent Beanies. Only reason I don't bristle watching it is cos I can just see hilarious karmic come-uppance on the horizon. The greater the pride and prejudice, the greater his humbling fall.
It will be delicious. Bon Appetit.

this sort of reminds me of the fairy tale of the princess who was disguised as an old lady after comparing her dad to salt. and who is discovered removing her disguise

Unit, thanks for the recap. I made it through 2 episodes. Dismemberment, serial killer , youth momma trauma.

I was looking for a comedy . Will have to bail on this one.

I’m really enjoying this drama, and I am glad I gave it a chance after seeing some negative reviews after the first two episodes. Lim Su’s character is great! I love her energy. I see her as more of an alter ego to our FL.
Funny enough as I was listening to the OST the main song “she’s back” sounded very familiar to me. I may be showing my age but back in 2004 there was a comic called “there she is” set to music for each chapter and the first song was called “there she is” by Witches ( a ska band) it’s the same song just remade! I guess the song made an impact on me