Hm, interesting take, ginnie. I didn't see Eun Soo's words as too harsh -- or rather, harsher than Tae Joo deserved. They are both talking to each other more bluntly these days, it seems, stripped of pleasantries and frills. But I see it more like speaking the cold, hard, truth rather than being purposely hurtful. I see Tae Joo trying hard to engage Eun Soo and help her, and as the audience it's obvious to us that he's not intending to mock her or belittle her. But from Eun Soo's perspective, things look a lot different... It's like a boy pulling a girl's hair or tormenting a girl he likes: it's cute from an adult perspective, but knowing the boy's feelings doesn't make the poor girl suffer any less.

Who knows, maybe I'm just a cold-hearted cynic! Because when Eun Soo said the line about TJ having an empty heart, I loved it. I definitely feel for Tae Joo and want things to work out for him in the end, but I think he needs to suffer a bit first, and I love how they're handling the relationships. I'm so glad the week ended with ep 7 and not 6! Like you, I was squirming in the last segment, thinking, "Oh, this is SO NOT going to end well..."

wow this episode was full of surprises!! i really can't wait til i get to even see the show!!!! thanks for the recap! i always love you're lovely pictures, i must say that eunsoo has definitely grown in my eyes. she doesn't seem as ditsy as she was before!! whoo for her!! ^^

I agree ! Episode 7 kicked major ass!

The relationship between all four characters are on the surface now. Episode 8 can really go in ANY direction. I am at the edge of my seat when they were in the storeroom and Tae Joo's last line means that he is OUT of the contract, doesn't it? I wish wish wish he doesn't get trapped in Hyerin's contract again.

But....Hyerin isn't any dumb person. She has her cunning ways and I really am anticipating at the same time concerned what she will do next to everybody. OR Joon Hyuk...he is still the mysterious person, free for the QSS writer to manipulate in any way. I have a feeling that he is going to turn out more capable of tricks than Ms. Rich-and-bossy.

About Eun Soo...hmm...eventhough I admire her dignity and her strength to stand up to obstacles that come her way...but don't you think, Sarah, her words to Tae Joo are quite hurtful? I can't say those words to a person that I love or used to love...Does she hurt as much when she says those words? Tae Joo is trying to help as much as he knows how...but apparently he failed. He really should try to be more sincere and reveal his heart to Eun Soo....Both of them need a heart-to-heart talk!!! Till when are they going to stay like this? Hurting each other with words that both don't mean necessarily.

I miss those sweet, happier moments from older episodes...let's stop the hurting...

Episode 6 was one of those necessary but scattered plot to make the second male lead look good. I am suspecting that Joon Hyuk has something up his sleeve. The ride on the plane is too flashy to me. He might be trying to wow Eun Soo and this was clear when he asked Eun Soo about Tae Joo in the car ride back to her apartment. He even admitted to her that "It is not about you, it is Tae Joo" that he is interested in.

After watching 7, I understood 6 better...Guess they needed two episodes for this plot to flow.
I think Tae Joo in Episode 6 was being patient and accomodating because he agreed to the contract. He is taking it all because this is part of what Hyerin envisioned in the contract. So he is only "working" to fulfill his role in this contract. After all, if he doesn't accept all those luxuries, who would believe he is dating Ms. Rich-and-Bossy. Of course, he now has to also fulfill Ms.Rich-and-Bossy's "image". It would only invite unnecessary gossips from people that thought they are incompatible if he continues with his old job, old style. But...his patience runs thin when she presses her luck one time too many..and we see that in episode seven!

Episode 7 was very exciting! I had to close my eyes for the last few minutes, thinking I might just pass out from anxiety when those two clueless leads were talking...

ginnie,
i agree with you about episode 6... I wasn't sure how I felt about it and didn't want to get too down on it, but now that I've seen Episode 7 (and it's so much better!) I feel comfortable saying that yeah, 6 seemed scattershot.

I don't understand Tae Joo in this episode, and Hye Rin's losing me too... But I was okay with the plane thing (although you're right, it feels too soon) because JH doesn't really know how to express himself -- or rather, maybe his feelings for Eun Soo are so inchoate and early/hazy that he doesn't understand them... but he knows he wants to feel closer to her, and does that by taking her up in his plane.

But fear not! 7 is full of good stuff. :D

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Wow cool I wanted to be korean this past few days haha basically because of watching too much of kdramas haha. yet im still a proud filipino deep inside. thanks

Hi Sarah,

I was wondering if Tae Joo and Hye Rin are using informal terms with each other in public as well as when they are alone? Isn't it confusing for them to switch on and off...

There were lots of surprises in episode 6. First of all, Tae Joo accepting gifts from his fake fiancee is really news to me. This is a huge departure from his character....beats me why he accepted that darn contract.

Joon Hyuk also surprised me when he took Eun Soo up on his aircraft. I thought the logical K-drama thing to do was walk up to the bully and hit him in the face, then bring the girl back home....err..that didn't happen, did it ? haha...Tae Joo has a lot of catching up to do. Tae Joo didn't even show up on time for their boat ride on the Han River..and now Joon Hyuk brought Eun Soo up in the skies! The scene seems a little over the top for me.

The shower scene showed some emotions from Tae Joo. Finally. I thought he was cold to everybody in this episode eventhough he tried to be friendly with Eun Soo...

I LOVE your summary. Thanks a ton!

I was just wondering how you changed the spacing in the text. I tried to change mine to be a little wider than single space so that it will be easier to read but have been so far unsuccessful. Thanks.

yay thank you!