Beanie level: Noble idiot

I really hope Lee Min Ki doesn‘t go MIA on us again. 🙏

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    Saaaame. I hope another good drama comes his way soon. Movies are all well and good but you have to wait so long for them and they’re just not the same viewing experience.

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      What genre would you like to see him in next?
      I guess I would watch it for him but yeah a drama is 10 times better

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        Oh gosh, I don’t even know. I would probably watch him in anything so I don’t even care about the genre. Character-wise, though, it would be cool for it to be a very different character from Se-hee (but still awesome). Something that really makes him jump off the screen a la SUFBB

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Guys can someone please explain to an love illiterate person what just happened in BTIOF because I’m all kinds of confused. More in the comments.

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    So I don‘t really get it. From what I got Ji Ho wanted to end the marriage (because it was too burdensome) but not her relationship with SH no? Then why did she leave? She seemed to be waiting for SH to say something but if she knew about his non-proposal all along then she already knew he wants to be together with her no?
    And why did SH let her go when he was (almost) ready to „confess“ to her just last episode?
    It just doesn‘t add up and frankly it feals a bit like useless against because.. why can‘t you just freaking TALK?

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      *angst

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      I understood it as Ji Ho not wanting the basis of their relationship to be their fake marriage. When she said ‘all those sound the same to me’ – regarding the three options for the proposal, it’s like she felt that Se Hee might be proposing because its comfortable being married to her(note that he still doesn’t speak about love, just that let’s stay married), but now that she loves him, she wants him to love her back, for love’s sake and not for marriage. That’s why she says later to Se Hee’s mother that ‘I don’t think marriage is sacred. Love is sacred.’ So she must be planning to start over, and for that they have to get out of this existing landlord-tenant/fake husband-wife relationship.
      I think Se Hee’s just slow in coming to terms with his feelings and what to do about them. He let her go because he thinks that’s what she wants, and just goes back to his old life – which he finds hard now. Even I didn’t get why they didn’t talk about it, though – because they’ve been good at that so far. Ah well, just one episode more – hopefully we’ll get all our answers there!

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        Yup, I also don’t understand why they didn’t talk about what they both wanted from their relationship.

        I could give SH a pass, bc given his history, I can sort of understand why he would clam-up at the tiniest of signs that he’s hurting a loved one…but I wish JH had been as firm and honest with him as she was to her in-laws.

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        ok this is also as far as i understood too. she wanted to start over new. but my tears! my tears! 😭😭😭

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        She may have felt that any input on her side may influence him and whatever he said after that may have been to keep her happy so as to keep the status quo since he obviously doesnt like change. She realizes that he cares about her but probably doesn’t know how much is being influenced by the contract and living together.

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          Exactly. Also, like she tells Se Hee’s mother, she doesn’t want to baby sit Se Hee’s feelings anymore – he is an adult and has to deal with them himself. I think this might be Ji Ho’s way of forcing the issue, of whether Se Hee’s feelings for her are as strong as hers are for him. As she mentions when she leaves, it’s like she’s giving them time in this ‘intermission’ to reflect over what happened in the first half, and to plan what to do in the second half of their relationship. But only one episode is left, so I fear the show’s just going to end on hazy hopes for the future, without too many details of their budding relationship. 😕

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            Oh. I hadn’t even thought of that. I’m all for open endings it I want something a little more definate for these two.

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            Yeah, I don’t mind open endings, but I like to leave a show with the main leads comfortable and happily in love with each other. Woori couple is still so formal and careful around each other – I would like it if they developed more along the lines of the ‘date’ scenes of ep 12.

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      So here is how I see it:
      – JH left, precisely because even after everything…SH didn’t actually tell her his feelings. I think even though she knows from other people or has heard about his past, she wants to be personally invited into his Room 19 by SH HIMSELF.
      – I think SH let her go, because he thought it would be selfish of him. He’s afraid that expressing his feelings might be burdensome for her and hold her back from her newfound independence…. which I kinda understand, bc after all JH is younger than him. SH has experienced a lot in life, but she hasn’t. I think he wants her to have that time for herself, if that’s what she wants.

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        After watching ep 15, I felt that Se Hee’s room 19 is Ji Ho. Like she entered the room without him knowing, and once she leaves, he felt empty and starts to miss her, both in real life and in his room 19

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Just attempting to listen to the Go Back Spouses OST made me tear up. Too soon I guess 😭

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For all the JDrama-Beanies here. I never watched one. Which ones would you recommend?

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    What are you in the mood for? My absolutely favourites are Tonbi, Tenno no ryoriban and Fuben na benriya.

    Comedy/romance – Nobunaga Concerto, High School Samurai, Bitter Blood

    Crazy – Kazoku Game

    Slice of life/melo/romance – Soredemo ikite yuku, Soratobu Kouhoushitsu

    Mystery – Subete ga F ni naru, N no tameni

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      Sorry, Scratch out Subete ga F, I dropped that one. A Haha ^^

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      Oooh, Kazoku Game is GOOD. I watched it while it was airing and loved it! You’re totally right that it is crazy. Don’t go into it expecting anything realistic, but it’s definitely a fun, wild ride and says some interesting things about family dynamics.

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        Yup. I actually still haven’t seen all of it but it’s surprisingly memorable. There’s no forgetting what you’ve seen once you’ve seen it.

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      ohmygod someone who loves Fuben na Benriya aaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaa

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      Thaaanks!
      For someone who had BOF as her gateway drama (scared me off effectively for one year 😅) I know how important first impression is.
      I heard they’re often not as polished and sparkly as KDramas so maybe something that‘s not too different…for a smooth transition
      Which one should be my first? 😀

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        You heard right – the polish and sparkles are absent. ^^ Jdoramas can be truly bleak sometimes, ordinary people in an extraordinary, drama-worthy situation for a brief moment in their lives before turning ordinary again.

        The sparkly K-drama format doesn’t work so well with J-dramas but ‘Nobunaga Concerto’ (Oguri Shun, time travel, samurai, great OST) might be a good start? Bitter Blood (estranged father-son detective pair, comedy, some romance) is also a bit more general – could have been a Kdrama as well, but is distinctly Japanese.

        My list is at least two years old though. ^^ I haven’t seen any J-doramas from around after the last quarter of 2015.

        Yikes about BOF. I watched a few episodes with friends years before I got into J-doramas. Terrible stuff. I do not understand the popularity.

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          You know what maybe the best way is to embrace the ordinariness and jump in heads first into the most typical jdorama 😀
          I‘m a huge fan of Misaeng and other painfully relateable dramas so I‘ll probably love the bleakness 😄 Is there an japanese equivalent for Misaeng?
          No problem I‘m learning how old really is gold what with me mostly rewatching old kdramas these days.
          Also yes BOF is crazy 😄

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    I’m not as well versed as many other J-drama watching beanies. Having said that, I recently watched Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light and really loved it. It explores the rekindling of the relationship between a father and son through video games. It’s a lot more awesome and deep than the premise sounds.

    I’m assuming you’re a foodie like me. If that’s the case, I really love Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories. It’s part of the Midnight Diner series. Each episode, a different main dish is featured alongside a new story based on one or more of the restaurant’s diners.

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      I LOVE let‘s eat so Midnight Diner is definitely on my list now! Thanks 😀

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    Orange Days. It’s the only one I’ve seen, but it was FANTASTIC. It has an excellent cast and was very well written.

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      Oh this was good! My first J-dorama ever. Shibasaki Kou spoke volumes for someone unable to hear (and therefore wouldn’t speak).

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        It’s actually one of my favorite shows I’ve ever seen. I really need to rewatch it!!!

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    Nodame Cantabile! This was my gateway drug to Asian dramas of any sort, and I still love it to bits. Amazing classical music soundtrack — it makes me happy just hearing any of the pieces at any time.

    Romance between two music students. He dreams of being a world famous conductor, but can’t leave Japan due to crippling fears. She wants to teach kindergarten. He is a neat freak. She is a slob. He is a perfectionist and works hard to be the Best. She is a natural talent, but as sloppy in her music as she is in her personal habits.

    And they are great together!

    She pulls him out of his depression and reintroduces him to the joy of music. He helps her harness her talent to reach her full potential and teaches her how to do the work. They are better people together than they are apart.

    And, of course, there is a delightful cast of quirky side characters.

    Be warned, however, that is drama is VERY over-the-top and cartoony. The manga roots show through loud and clear. I love it, but if you are expecting the afore mentioned jdorama gritty realism, this is not it. 😉

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Pfft okay now I‘m convinxed some korean writers took a slice or two ^^

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I ended up watching The Truman Show and I‘m 99% sure the writer of W-Two Worlds is a big fan. I kept thinking of Kang Chul‘s realization moment.

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    Gosh that’s a great movie😄 and no subway!

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    The Truman Show! I watched this so many times as a kid.
    As regards to W, I spent that entire show making comparisons to various American movies and shows lol. Probably why I didn’t find it as original or great as everyone else… Maybe I’ve seen too much lol and there are no new stories left for me to hear 😂😱

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Good morning beanies have a great sunday! Meanwhile I can’t decide whether to continue watching Reply88 or watching Silence of the Lambs 🤦🏽‍♀️

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    You could always do both. 🙂 Watch an episode of Answer Me ’88 and then watch Silence of the Lambs. You’ll get both heart- warming feelings and chills down your spine. Why not?

    😉

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      Yes I think I will scare myself with Silence of the Lambs first and then use Reply as a sleep remedy 👍🏻

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    I wouldn’t have thought of those two in the same sentence XD

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I suddenly feel like I want to watch Reply 1988. I never watched a Reply series so I‘m pretty psyched 😄

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    Hope you enjoy! 1988 is really good! Although the episodes are too long. My personal favorite is 1997. 🙂

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      I watched the first one yesterday. It really is long but I liked it.

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    I hope you enjoy! I only watched R1997,and it’s in my Top 10 Kdramas. Still havent got around to watch R1994 & R1988

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      1997 is actually my #1 kdrama of all time! 1994 is mediocre IMO, but 1988 is good stuff.

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        I still have no #1 kdrama,just 10 in no particular order.but R1997 is so good,even “All For You” is my all time favorite kdrama OST

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          AM1997 is my #1 and then after that I just have a vague list of “favorites”. 🙂 And yes, All For You is <3 When they sang it at the tvN 10 Awards I was almost screaming from happiness!

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HAHAHA I love her!

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How can there be so many lovable characters in one show?? Fare well you perfect little show 💜 *SOB*

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I hereby solemnly swear to watch all of Son-Ho jun‘s shows after GBC ends to make up for all the time I didn‘t know him 🖐🏽

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    Same here but first I need to get GBC out of my system. I can’t possibly watch him as any other character besides Ban Do right now.

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    Glad that he gained more fans here. I loved him in Youths Over Flower, in Trot Lovers, Mrs Cop and I did watch some of his parts in Reply 1994. His first main lead role was Blow Breeze weekend drama – but I don’t think I want to recommend that drama to anyone 😂 Makjang is fine but it was just painfully slow and nothing really developed.

    Anyway, he made me want to rewatch Trot Lovers or Mrs Cop.

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    Do watch also the drama special, Let Us Meet, Joo Oh 😊😊😊

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      That‘s exactly what I‘ll do now that GBC is finished!

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    He also did Three Meals a Day – Fishing Village with Chajuma. He was adorably clueless there. And he was a guest on one episode of Three Meals a Day Farming Village.

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I‘m devastated about Go Back Spouses ending next week. I love it so much. Everything in this show is working for me which is such a rare thing these days. *sob*

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    me too! I don’t want it to end so quickly!

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      I had no idea about the 12 episodes thing so I’m totally not prepared to say goodbye next week.

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SWOOOOOOOON

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See Hee was all around adorable this epsiode. I want to put him in pocket ❤️❤️😍

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How come ALL the characters in Go Back Spouses are so quirky and lovable ❤️

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Whiny Ahn Jae Woo is so hilarious 😄

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While I really enjoy BIOFT it‘s Go Back Spouses that gives me all the feeeels these days ❤️ The episodes feel so short.

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Swooon. Great new episode of Go back Spouses. 😍

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Ouch. This hits way too close home.

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    same… -.-

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      At least Ji Ho still likes the profession and I assume was passionate about her degree hardships notwithstanding. I started hating it midway and am only finishing it because I don‘t want to be a quitter. Makes the regret at not listening to my parents sting extra hard :/
      What major are you?

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        You’re not liking it anymore?? That sucks. :/ What are you studying?
        I’m not actually studying right now but I want to be self sufficient off my art and writing, so yeah…

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          Communication studies 🤦🏽‍♀️
          How is it going so far? I know that‘s probably not really helping rl is harsh but being passionate about something really eases the pain of hardship I think..

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            Ooooh. :/ Well… good on you for finishing it I guess. What DOES get you passionate then?
            I mean, I’m pretty sure I’m hardwired to be creative, so I can’t really imagine not doing either of those things haha, and I am very passionate about both. But they’re going slow. I have a few art commissions but it takes time to get off the ground obviously. Writing is going even slower haha

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            I admit it‘s really hard investing energy on something you find useless.
            Well my idealistic freshly high school graduating self thought I would like to be a journalist even though I hardly watched news so Idon‘t really trust my instincts anymore 😅
            Freelancing is really hard. What kind of writing do you do?

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            Hahahaha oh. Do you have any new things you’d like to be? 🙂
            Uh, well, poetry, novels (none finished, currently but that’s the goal), and hopefully tv show screenplays one day. Oh and snarky kdrama reviews hahaha

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Wow so much hate for Ban Do in the recap comment. Am I the only one who likes him a lot and is rooting for him??
#GoBackSpouses

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    No, I’m with you. I like him a lot too. There is a minority of us that is rooting for him. The hatred towards him is everywhere lol. I hope the writing do some justice for his character.

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      I know right! I think in recent episodes him poking at her insecurities was more visible but it‘s obvious from previous episodes that this was definitely not one-sided. Not defending his behavior of course but I hope writers adress the other side too because the imbalance is pushing so many people to SLS atm (an Nam Gil of course :P)

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    You are not alone. I like him too. Maybe because I see him as a flawed character with a jaded view of life. He’s not supposed to be perfect.

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    I don’t hate BanDo, but I don’t like him a lot …FOR NOW. 😉 I still believe in the OTP and I look forward with much hope to their reconciliation. ^_^

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    You are not the only one! 🙂

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