I’m usually not a fan of saint-like characters but I cannot dislike Hae Joo. Not only is she really kind & sweet, I love that she’s not afraid to speak up as well, be it to Ae Sook or the the teacher.
Same. She has a way of standing up for justice without being holier-than-thou. I think it’s the way that she’s so honest and earnest that makes her actions come off as heroic rather than saintly. Also, I feel like she’s honestly lonely. She has this ridiculous burden of being some kind of Seoul queen and everyone wants to be her or have her but no one truly wants to get to know her and be a genuine friend. I think that’s by she’s drawn to Jung-hee (ek, I think that’s her name). She’s the only person who hasn’t worshipped her and while Jung-hee is brash she can see the warmth underneath it all.
pipette
September 23, 2017 at 1:30 PM
I’m usually not a fan of saint-like characters but I cannot dislike Hae Joo. Not only is she really kind & sweet, I love that she’s not afraid to speak up as well, be it to Ae Sook or the the teacher.
Waadmay
September 23, 2017 at 1:53 PM
Yeah she is sweet and spunky. 💞💞
Jig
September 23, 2017 at 3:15 PM
Same. She has a way of standing up for justice without being holier-than-thou. I think it’s the way that she’s so honest and earnest that makes her actions come off as heroic rather than saintly. Also, I feel like she’s honestly lonely. She has this ridiculous burden of being some kind of Seoul queen and everyone wants to be her or have her but no one truly wants to get to know her and be a genuine friend. I think that’s by she’s drawn to Jung-hee (ek, I think that’s her name). She’s the only person who hasn’t worshipped her and while Jung-hee is brash she can see the warmth underneath it all.
pipette
September 24, 2017 at 12:57 AM
Well said! Her honesty is definitely a big part of her appeal. 🙂