some Lookout thoughts before heading in to the finale
– Firstly, Kyung-soo and Bomi ❤️ they are the cutest and also the adorablest. Kim Seul-gi is amazing as always and I’ve never seen Key act before but he’s perfect as the ever-optimistic hacker puppy
-Soo Ji is a badass. she’s reckless and gets herself into trouble but she’s quick to figure things out and despite what she’s been through is still a caring person. it’s refreshing to have an awesome lady in the role of a skilled detective out to avenge her loved one. Lee Si-young is a also badass and i had no idea she was a boxer too
-the priest is hot
– Kim Young-kwan’s shady character might be asking for a Mean Girls joke with that poofy hair, but he’s really impressive here. especially those moments when his conscience catches up with him
-What to Wear While Being Interrogated: A Novel by Shin Dong-wook
-although the show can be ridiculous in that everyone sucks at disguises and some things are just a little too convenient, it’s easy to look past the flaws and just roll with it. the Lookout team are all fantastic characters and there’s been plenty of twists and surprises that keep each episode exciting. i think Do-han lost too much of himself to his revenge plan to get a happy ending but there best be justice for the victims of Yoon and his trash son’s crimes.
Overall I liked it! Villains were caught, there was some cuteness and laughs, and Soo Ji got to take down a whole mess of bad guys, which was all satisfying. And well-played Lookout team and hot priest, acting like something happened to Do-han. They really might have to let poor Eun-jung in on that whole CEO secret though.
And yes, yes she does! Hopefully she’ll be back in one this year.
*tries to reply whilst avoiding spoilers*
I also loved to hate him. He was very hate-able. In retrospect I do wonder if there couldn’t have been even more to his character arc but in retrospect this drama could’ve been a lot more in many ways, and for once that doesn’t stop me loving what it did give me.
He sure was. And same here! Sometimes stories can really leave you with that “what could have been…” feeling but here even though they could’ve done more I wasn’t disappointed.
You calling it Fire Extinguisher Window is killing me lol
And now that I have read it: Your Do-han analysis made me cry too! I want to believe egad’s theory that he’s now an undercover CEO and his biggest worry is finding his not-so-lost bicycle handlebars, but that was a huge misstep by the writer to send him off without knowing Soo Ji’s forgiveness. I have no doubt she forgave him, but we needed to witness that moment and be sure that he knew it as well.
And that was such a great read, sic! I especially enjoyed your write-ups on the characters (aside from Do-han, Se-won hurt my heart the most) and the type of love between Soo Ji and Do-han. Also, Detective Ma was indeed cute.
Pffahaha I was, am, very annoyed by her lapse in brain usage when the escape route was right there hahaha.
Awwww! *cries with you*
Yeah that was probably my main overall grievance with it. I believe she did but I didn’t see it! 😭
I’m glad you enjoyed the read!!! And thank you! I don’t usually get moved to write about kdramas like that (usually it’s all critique) but what can I say, Lookout was special. ^-^
(HE WAS CUTE RIGHT)
Yayyyy! Yes a lot can be overlooked in this drama because of the characters and the acting.
Key is wonderful- he’s only acted in one other drama to date, which is Drinking Solo, where, in my opinion, he completely stole the show and made it bearable.
Seul Gi, as @egads said, really does need a new drama already. She’s so good.
KYK as Do Han in this quite destroyed me and I wrote so much on this drama, I’m still not really sure I’m over it.
Drinking Solo warning: The male lead character is never likable, the female lead barely so, so if you must watch it feel free to liberally ffwd for the Noryangjin Trio scenes.
I keep forgetting he’s in Pinocchio lol. I just do not associate him with Pinocchio at all pfft. He is the lead in Stranger Living in my House also. Which is funny for the first half but average for the second half.
He’s also in White Christimas which I still haven’t seen but need to.
Haha that’s pretty much what I did too! I usually don’t binge watch much but I was too hyped to find out what would happen next that I wasn’t gonna get much sleep anyway. The writer had to be thinking there was a chance for a season 2 with how they ended things.
I know what you mean–I kept telling myself, “just one more episode,” then they’d leave you hanging and I was like, “eh, one more can’t hurt.” 😄 And I agree, it definitely seemed like they were hoping for a season 2 with that ending.
One of my absolute favorites. The range of feelings KYK is able to show in the span of 3 seconds is INCREDIBLE. I loved the show, and I loved him, and I loved Do Han.
I don’t think I’ll be over the show for quite a while, especially KYK. Do-han was such a fascinating, multilayered character and KYK made every aspect of him completely believable.
My only problem with this show is that they said that he saw the little girl with the boy and knew something would happen but didn’t do anything to prevent it so that he could get something for his case. I don’t buy that. That is not how they have sketched him. We never see that his mind has gone that far in his revenge to completely blur such a horrible act except for that one instance. Every other time he clearly shows soft spots. So I don’t buy it. I believe we were just being manipulated. They only said this to have a reason for him feeling guilt towards her mother, to creat more angst and drama where there was absolutely no need for it.
Anyway, end of rant. Still love the show and the man.
I could see how he would be tempted to not stop Shi-wan because he’s devoted so many years to bringing Yoon with an “end justifies the means” type of philosophy even if that meant covering up corruption and endangering the Lookout trio. But I didn’t see him as in so deep that he wouldn’t go back and try to stop him.
Cori
May 27, 2019 at 3:22 PM
some Lookout thoughts before heading in to the finale
– Firstly, Kyung-soo and Bomi ❤️ they are the cutest and also the adorablest. Kim Seul-gi is amazing as always and I’ve never seen Key act before but he’s perfect as the ever-optimistic hacker puppy
-Soo Ji is a badass. she’s reckless and gets herself into trouble but she’s quick to figure things out and despite what she’s been through is still a caring person. it’s refreshing to have an awesome lady in the role of a skilled detective out to avenge her loved one. Lee Si-young is a also badass and i had no idea she was a boxer too
-the priest is hot
– Kim Young-kwan’s shady character might be asking for a Mean Girls joke with that poofy hair, but he’s really impressive here. especially those moments when his conscience catches up with him
-What to Wear While Being Interrogated: A Novel by Shin Dong-wook
-although the show can be ridiculous in that everyone sucks at disguises and some things are just a little too convenient, it’s easy to look past the flaws and just roll with it. the Lookout team are all fantastic characters and there’s been plenty of twists and surprises that keep each episode exciting. i think Do-han lost too much of himself to his revenge plan to get a happy ending but there best be justice for the victims of Yoon and his trash son’s crimes.
egads aka Dame Maggie
May 27, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Ahhh, a new Lookout fan. I will be watching for you reaction of the finale.
Kim Seul-gi NEEDS to do a new drama.
Yes, Shin Dong-wook was such a hot priest he spawned a hot priest trend.
Do-han is currently disguised as a faceblind CEO with a spunky secretary. No one can tell me any different.
Cori
May 27, 2019 at 7:38 PM
Overall I liked it! Villains were caught, there was some cuteness and laughs, and Soo Ji got to take down a whole mess of bad guys, which was all satisfying. And well-played Lookout team and hot priest, acting like something happened to Do-han. They really might have to let poor Eun-jung in on that whole CEO secret though.
And yes, yes she does! Hopefully she’ll be back in one this year.
Ah, so he’s to blame. Or thank.
Ally
May 27, 2019 at 4:26 PM
LOOKOUT!!!! Solomon Park is also outstanding in this! I loved to hate him. @sicarius, what say you?
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 4:45 PM
*tries to reply whilst avoiding spoilers*
I also loved to hate him. He was very hate-able. In retrospect I do wonder if there couldn’t have been even more to his character arc but in retrospect this drama could’ve been a lot more in many ways, and for once that doesn’t stop me loving what it did give me.
Cori
May 27, 2019 at 8:06 PM
He sure was. And same here! Sometimes stories can really leave you with that “what could have been…” feeling but here even though they could’ve done more I wasn’t disappointed.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 8:16 PM
Have you finished yet?
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 8:18 PM
I wrote 5k words on the final if you’re interested in reading it when you are finished
Cori
May 27, 2019 at 9:08 PM
Yep! Oh nice, I’d love to read it!
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 9:20 PM
Here thee go then: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fj95kVTKy0RJHG1PewM7DIeRKtR51d3Hpa8QukR80Bw/edit?usp=sharing
^-^
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 9:32 PM
(can’t believe I wrote that two years ago now yikes)
Cori
May 28, 2019 at 6:24 AM
Thank you Sic! I shall read it after work
Cori
May 28, 2019 at 7:22 PM
You calling it Fire Extinguisher Window is killing me lol
And now that I have read it: Your Do-han analysis made me cry too! I want to believe egad’s theory that he’s now an undercover CEO and his biggest worry is finding his not-so-lost bicycle handlebars, but that was a huge misstep by the writer to send him off without knowing Soo Ji’s forgiveness. I have no doubt she forgave him, but we needed to witness that moment and be sure that he knew it as well.
And that was such a great read, sic! I especially enjoyed your write-ups on the characters (aside from Do-han, Se-won hurt my heart the most) and the type of love between Soo Ji and Do-han. Also, Detective Ma was indeed cute.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 28, 2019 at 10:10 PM
Pffahaha I was, am, very annoyed by her lapse in brain usage when the escape route was right there hahaha.
Awwww! *cries with you*
Yeah that was probably my main overall grievance with it. I believe she did but I didn’t see it! 😭
I’m glad you enjoyed the read!!! And thank you! I don’t usually get moved to write about kdramas like that (usually it’s all critique) but what can I say, Lookout was special. ^-^
(HE WAS CUTE RIGHT)
Cori
May 27, 2019 at 7:45 PM
I was legitimately scared of him in some scenes! When he pretended Do-han was getting him angry then just laughed *shudder*.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 4:43 PM
Yayyyy! Yes a lot can be overlooked in this drama because of the characters and the acting.
Key is wonderful- he’s only acted in one other drama to date, which is Drinking Solo, where, in my opinion, he completely stole the show and made it bearable.
Seul Gi, as @egads said, really does need a new drama already. She’s so good.
KYK as Do Han in this quite destroyed me and I wrote so much on this drama, I’m still not really sure I’m over it.
egads aka Dame Maggie
May 27, 2019 at 5:16 PM
I might still follow him on Instagram. And maybe I hope for post #2 someday.
https://www.instagram.com/dohan0213/
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 6:02 PM
*internally sobbing* why does this even exist to remind me
Cori
May 27, 2019 at 9:07 PM
Awww I’ll have to check that one out!
I’d only seen KYK in Pinocchio and he was fine but I wasn’t expecting to be amazed by him here. I very much was though
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
May 27, 2019 at 9:33 PM
Drinking Solo warning: The male lead character is never likable, the female lead barely so, so if you must watch it feel free to liberally ffwd for the Noryangjin Trio scenes.
I keep forgetting he’s in Pinocchio lol. I just do not associate him with Pinocchio at all pfft. He is the lead in Stranger Living in my House also. Which is funny for the first half but average for the second half.
He’s also in White Christimas which I still haven’t seen but need to.
ash27
May 27, 2019 at 7:08 PM
I just binged this over the weekend and finished this morning! Had some qualms with the ending but really enjoyed it overall. Loved the cast 💖
Cori
May 27, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Haha that’s pretty much what I did too! I usually don’t binge watch much but I was too hyped to find out what would happen next that I wasn’t gonna get much sleep anyway. The writer had to be thinking there was a chance for a season 2 with how they ended things.
ash27
May 28, 2019 at 7:03 AM
I know what you mean–I kept telling myself, “just one more episode,” then they’d leave you hanging and I was like, “eh, one more can’t hurt.” 😄 And I agree, it definitely seemed like they were hoping for a season 2 with that ending.
Midnight
May 27, 2019 at 9:27 PM
One of my absolute favorites. The range of feelings KYK is able to show in the span of 3 seconds is INCREDIBLE. I loved the show, and I loved him, and I loved Do Han.
Cori
May 28, 2019 at 8:21 AM
I don’t think I’ll be over the show for quite a while, especially KYK. Do-han was such a fascinating, multilayered character and KYK made every aspect of him completely believable.
Midnight
May 28, 2019 at 8:54 AM
My only problem with this show is that they said that he saw the little girl with the boy and knew something would happen but didn’t do anything to prevent it so that he could get something for his case. I don’t buy that. That is not how they have sketched him. We never see that his mind has gone that far in his revenge to completely blur such a horrible act except for that one instance. Every other time he clearly shows soft spots. So I don’t buy it. I believe we were just being manipulated. They only said this to have a reason for him feeling guilt towards her mother, to creat more angst and drama where there was absolutely no need for it.
Anyway, end of rant. Still love the show and the man.
Cori
May 28, 2019 at 12:04 PM
I could see how he would be tempted to not stop Shi-wan because he’s devoted so many years to bringing Yoon with an “end justifies the means” type of philosophy even if that meant covering up corruption and endangering the Lookout trio. But I didn’t see him as in so deep that he wouldn’t go back and try to stop him.
Midnight
May 28, 2019 at 12:23 PM
I just pretend he wasn’t there.