You know, i'm not sure about Johnny. I got the feeling he was being too harsh on Mu-ryong too, although I'm not sure how much of that is an acting issue. I think it's partially because Mu-ryong is so persistent, because the first time he asked, Johnny tried to be firm but nice, and Mu-ryong kept coming back for more. Plus he just keeps wandering into his kitchen, which is Johnny's domain.

Personally, I don't think it's professional (or personal) jealousy, because I think Johnny started out underestimating Mu-ryong's talent -- he wrote him off, and was surprised to see that Mu-ryong was actually pretty good. And I think he might like him on a friendly level (with the soju conversation). But business is a different thing.

But in spite of that, I do think it's partly the acting. If his lines were spoken by an actor who understood the language fully, they'd probably be delivered less hard and mean. I find Dennis' acting in Korean really weird so it doesn't really register on me, but his brief English bits are fine, so when the only English words he speaks are "SHUT UP!" it's like that's all I remember.

I agree with about the spark being gone, just the caring kind. I think some people can work with a relationship like that that everything is complacent or just not too much spontaneity. But for MR case, i think it started of the platonic way really and comfortability of having her around and her knowing how to deal with him etc. As others have mentioned on the thread, MR seems to be cheating. For me, not really because yes MR has debts to pay. But about the NYC thing. He should have mentioned it to SM.

Thanks for the summary!! im really loving yoo hee right now. The story and characters have got me hooked on it. :) sarah, from the summary i just want a bit of insight on dennis' character. im wondering why does johnny seem to dislike MR so much? in mean to not even let him be his apprentice and help out? when MR is good at cooking and seems like someone who'd learn from him and willing to be a good protege. is it because his ego wont let him or is there an underlying jealousy? i thought based on the char description he was supposed to help MR? but maybe not now? just curious abt his motivations. im a JH lover and im sad to see him being treated like that by Johnny. I have much more to say about joonha but i will refrain because then id hafta duck flying objects. hahhaa

wah...good summary..i love this drama...

sarah.. i guess with your summary.. i can have the best of BOTH WORLD.. JH in my imagination is sizzling!!! hahha.. so no need to worry that these caps don't do him any justice.. sometimes.. I even think the camera doesn't do him "enough" justice.. but I gotta say.. HGI is sooo gorgeous.. I find myself just staring at her most of the times.. MR definitely should be a professional stylist.. cuz his client is absolutely STUNNING.. Dennis is right when he said.. "WOWWWWWWW".. definitely just WOW!!!

^^thank you Sarah!! *jumping for joy*
I was just about to watch it RAW, but seeing your summary makes watching it so much more fun :) and I agree with Emily...your recaps and comment are so GOOD, that it's probably enough just reading your summary while watching the show..:)

thank you Sarah...you're one AMAZING, TALANTED and GIFTED writer :)

yippie.. thank you sarah for alerting me about this post.. hence.. i got to be first..:) it's great to be your # 1 fan!!! Seriously.. your recaps are sooo good. Sometimes, I even enjoy your recaps more than watching the episode raw.. it's THAT good!!!

I also think that they have a very platonic relationship, I never want to be "used to each other" in a relationship...the spark is gone and you can't get it back. She seems very unruffly...we'll just have to wait now I kind of want her to turn psycho..lol

Mu-ryong: “That's just because even if I'm only working the lunch shift, I don't think I'll be able to pay you the proper attention. I feel sorry.”
Yoo Hee: “That's fine, since it's work. But in exchange, you'd better be completely devoted to me the rest of the time.”

that is going in the classic moments of this drama, seriously love that part. I don't think you'll get tired of me telling you that you rock, so her is goes JAVABEANS YOU ROCK!!!!!!!! The OST is out for this show, don't some of the songs remind you of Harry Potter, and some of My Girl?

Thanks for the lovely compliments! :D It makes doing these all the more fun. Although I must disagree, emily, the episodes are MUCH more fun than these summaries -- Jae Hee in picture form ain't got nuthin' on Jae Hee in video form!