Overall, I enjoyed these 2 episodes. I found the lighthearted parts to be really promising and funny. And I was glad they didn’t stayed too long on the heavier subjects (burnout, workplace bullying, lack of prospects, etc.) but chose to explore them in a more structured and interesting way going forward. Having said that, I’m very anxious at how they proceed with maintaining that delicate balance between lighthearted and heavy parts. I already feel like certain parts (holdover landowner and whist-blower case) are dragging a bit, prompting me to loose interest in the future.

Also, this is a pretty familiar set-up: a switched twin learns lesson through challenges of unfamiliar environment and even, perhaps, saves the day. This can be executed interestingly but the strong pull toward some moralistic superhero tale can be irresistible, and I hope they don’t fall into the trap.

And finally, one thing that bothers me: didn’t we establish that Mi-Rae actually dated Ho-Soo in high-school? Or did I misheard it? Is that why mi-Rae was so against Ho-Soo handling her whistleblower case and blocked his number? If that’s true, I find it a bit icky that twin sisters dated the same guy, and I hope they won’t go the “girlfriend comparison” route.

So many storytelling traps to avoid… Do good job, show!

Thanks for the recap. I found both episodes really compelling. This show is beautifully shot, and Park Bo-Young is convincing in both roles. (She did something similar in Oh My Ghost, come to think of it.) Of course I am rooting for Mi-Ji to find her path in life. Mi-Rae's situation is heartbreaking and all too real. I can't wait to see what happens.

I really enjoyed these first 2 episodes, though I'm not sure these episodes need to be 80 minutes long. I love the sisters, and their stories (Park Bo-young is great here).

The romances have potential. What I like is that despite the rather obvious crushes in Mi-jin and Ho-soo's past, it doesn't feel like the drama is using that past as a way to pull the "they always loved each other" trick so they could skip the development in the present day. It's still early, but so far their present day development feels natural, and it feels like we're actually starting to see them grow closer.

One thing though: why does Ho-soo always look like he's 3 seconds away from bursting into tears?

Thanks for the recap @quirkycase!

I thought the writer did a great job of connecting us to both of these sisters (primarily Mi-ji) in the set-up eps. I am already invested in seeing how their different and complementary skills can help solve problems in the other twin's life...

Also loved that they have already shown Ho-soo recognising Mi-ji in Ep 2 rather than dragging out the 'twin swap fake out' in a contrived way. That opens up some interesting possibilities in them teaming up (and avoids any possible Oh My Ghost issues of - who was he actually falling in love with, Mi-ji or her twin Mi-rae?)

As is almost always the case, however, I would love to see a character in a K-drama seek some counselling/therapy help rather than doing the 'what storey do I need to jump from to end up in hospital but not die' approach to needing a mental health break...

Looking forward to more.🤞

This one perked my interest right away tho I felt it could be tightened. Of the twins, I found myself more interested in Mi-re, as well as her romance. In part, it's the dramas doing in emphasizing her story more, but perhaps that will change over the series. (And of course, it's also completely Jinyoung's fault ;-).

I found Ho-soo's boss (played by Im Chul-soo) fascinating. I appreciated that they didn't go for an easy representation (tho I hope they will be able to make it complex and interesting).

I finally have a drama to watch! It's looking good so far.
What I most enjoyed is the social commentary, the questions that it asks. What is "success" in this capitalistic society? Is it having money at all costs? Why is one twin a success story and the other is considered a failure? What does conformity and complicity (and bootlicking) in the workplace say about society at large?
I love when dramas portray the moral and ethical issues that are so prevalent in the workplace. I love when characters have integrity. However, I don't think I've seen a Korean drama adequately resolve the issue of morality and ethics in the workplace? I can't remember one at least.
As someone who currently works in an office environment, I found the portrayal of it very relatable. It is stifling and soul-crushing.

I have no idea how they're going to get through this whole switching places thing. But I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes and what the message will be. Hoping they find themselves on their healing journey. And get the hell out of the corporate world.

I liked Lee Jae-In as the teen twins. She did well in both roles. It was sad to see Mi-ji finally finding something she was great at and loosing it again.

For now, I care more about Mi-ji because of her personality and her future love story. But I'm curious about Mi-rae, I hope she will be able to open to people. Nowm even her sister has difficulties to reach her.

I was really happy Ho-su knew about Mi-ji so fast because I didn't want to see Mi-ji having to lie to him against her own feelings.

This is a script for an ambiguous actress. Park Bo Young stated that her role as twins would be like playing four characters after they switch lives. The pilot episode was long, focusing more on Mi-Ji, the carefree underemployed soul than her older, weaker but more “successive” twin. We have another damaged friend, Ho-Su, is a smart lawyer who has long term disabilities. He has a connection with Mi-Rae because they were both smart, while Mi-Ji has a caregiver connection to both of them. I don’t know how this premise is feasible: physically weak Mi-Rae is off to plant three greenhouses worth of strawberries? Laborer Mi-Ji understanding office work, let alone being the outcast officer worker (I expect she rebels against her bullies and pushes back at her superiors.)

Episode 2 puts each twin as a fish out of water. Weak Mi-Rae is assigned to strawberry farm to work, but gets to chill for two weeks. Note: note not a good business model to pay workers not to work. All she has to do is ride a bike. Mi-ju has to survive in a bully work atmosphere. The life lesson here is that though the twins were separated at birth, each still needs to the other to complete themselves. Mi-Rae needs Mi-ju outward rebellious kind and giving personality to counterbalance her reserved repressed and introverted mentality. Likewise Mi-ju needs to tap into Mi-Rae’s sense of order, work, study and intellect in order to grow. Grandma knew about the change right away. It was a comforting scene.

Ho-Su likes Mi-Rae because he is like her, in a broken person way. His disability and her unfair work situation parallel the need to overcome like Mi-ju does after any setback, relying on her true self.

I don’t know if this series is going to break any new ground. I liked the teen actors more than the adult ones. I don’t care for this production packing in 16 episode runtimes into 12 episodes.

I liked it. I really hope that Mi Ji tells Ho Soo he is right and move past the pretending. It is much easier that way and will make the show flow better. Looking forward to more shenanigans.

This is a wonderful show that feels like a true healing drama about people coming to terms with who they are and how they ended up at this point in their lives. It's also about loneliness, miscommunication, and how people express love in different ways. Thankfully, the tone blends sadness with lighthearted moments so it doesn't feel overly heavy. Park Bo-Young is great in both roles and I had no trouble at all seeing these two as individuals. She and Jinyoung have strong chemistry as well.

As is often the case with certain dramas, I'm struggling with the mom and how she speaks to Mi-ji; at other times, it's hard for me to see Mi-ji as a 30 year old. Like when she had a tantrum on her bed when her mother kept asking her to call her sister. It's not that I didn't get Mi-ji's frustration, but even if she wears a track suit and has no clear professional ambition, that seemed too juvenile a reaction to me.

Regardless, I am thrilled that this show appears to have lived up to the hype so far and excited to see what happens.

I don't dislike this, but I don't love it as much as I thought I would. I do like that the story feels different. The acting is wonderful and I never once felt taken out of the story by PBY playing both characters. But the presentation felt long and draggy. I paused and went to do something else 3 or 4 times with both episodes. Not kidding. It was a little too dark and gloomy for a May-released drama.

I'm really enjoying this one so far. As I said elsewhere, my husband is even watching it with me. The direction and cinematography are phenomenal, haven't seen one this good since Atypical Family.

So was Mi-rae sexually assaulted and/or harassed in addition to everything else? Also, you'd think that she would have put something about turning down that dude's offer at the very top of her cheat sheet.

It kind of sucks having to root for Mi-ji getting an old lady to sign away her land to what seems like an evil corporation. How do publicly owned corporations in Korea work, anyway? This is the first time I'm hearing about them. Is there an equivalent in the US?

Looks like these twins have come up with some ways to trick Ho-soo even when he can tell them apart.Calling him self absorbed.. mean!
This is a Kdrama.. of course shes going to deny shes Mi-ji, and they'll drag out this plot point for few episodes. It would really be refreshing if she admits shes Mi-ji in the next episode.
Ho-soo is such a good guy! Him and Mi-ji are so thoughtful and mature.. him asking her to reconnect with Mi-ji and her pointing out how a thought or idea just sticks in his head.. I like that they are learning from each other.
The teen actors are doing a fantastic job too!!
They have potential to be a great KDrama couple.
I loved these 2 episodes.. got me emotional in places..

I wasn't sure whether I would like this one, but I really did. Park Bo-Young is great at playing two characters. It's not like in Oh My Ghost. The twins both have a lilting upward inflection on their speech when they talk with each other. Even though one twin is high-energy and self-consciously positive and the other is low-energy, they do seem like sisters. I think the writers and director are on Park Bo-Young's side in these first two episodes.

Thanks for writing the recap. I have to say, I read the romance between Ho-su and Mi-ji the opposite of you, that he always liked her and she didn't see him as a possibility. She hangs out with her ex-boyfriend from high school. This kind of thing always makes me worry I'm missing plot elements because of not speaking Korean.

My favorite scene so far was Mi-rae with her grandmother.

This drama was low on my radar (too many premieres this month!). I was spurred to watch it after briefly seeing some rave reviews and it did not disappoint! OMG. How many times did I shed tears? And that EP 2 cliffhanger?! I squeed.

It is such a pleasure watching Park Bo Young in this dual role. The twins feel like real people with their own quirks and personalities. I haven't seen her recent works, I miss her.

Jinyoung is new to me, but he is playing his role well.
Happy to see Jang Young Nam too!
The episode lengths were a tad long. The introduction was great this first week though. Excited for the healing vibes.

Thanks for the recap @quirkycase

I am loving this drama, the episodes are long and the bleakness of corporate politics is not something I am looking forward to watching for the duration but if we get to see the baddies reaping what they sow I will be able to hang in there. That man who literally broke bones and didn't want to face the consequences how outrageous. I bet he will accidentally kill someone one of the days and blame them for annoying him.

I like the village crew and look forward to seeing both twins get their lives back as time progresses. I hope that halmoni doesn’t have to die as part of the story.

I am late to the party having watched the first episode to see if it was worth a subscription and then waited to binge watch the rest of the episodes so I could limit my Netflix subscription to one month. Netflix ad free is 4 times the price of my Viki subscription 😮 Every time I cancel for a few months and then come back it feels like it has gone up AGAIN.