Coffee Prince: Seventeenth Cup (Final)
And, finally. Here we are: the final episode!
(Random) SONG OF THE DAY
The Hi-Lights – “울트라 캡숑 히든 보너스” (ultra awesome hidden bonus) [ zShare download ]
I’m sad for two reasons: First, that Coffee Prince is over. And second, that the finale wasn’t nearly as good as it could have, or should have, been. Don’t get me wrong; it was a perfectly serviceable final episode. It was cute, and we had a happy ending. For that alone, it was fine. I’ll leave off commenting on the rest till the end.
FINAL EPISODE SUMMARY
Han Gyul and Eun Chan wake up from their night together feeling happy but bashful. Han Gyul is so flustered he hurries to dress as Eun Chan wakes up, and puts both legs through one pant leg, causing him to fall to the ground onto some conveniently dropped pillows.
Eun Chan knows her mother’s going to kill her when she finds out she spent the night with Han Gyul, but she’s not so panicked that she can’t first have breakfast with him. Han Gyul tells Eun Chan not to grow her hair or wear miniskirts when she’s in Italy: “If men ask if you have a boyfriend, tell them you’re married. No, just stay invisible.” Sobering to the fact that she’s leaving soon, he cautions her to take good care of herself. They’ll have to go on dates every day before she leaves; he’ll take her all the places she wanted to go to before.
Driving in to work together, Eun Chan gets a call from Eun Sae, who tells Eun Chan she owes her. Eun Sae covered for her, telling their mother that Eun Chan had left early for work.
Maximilian Hecker – “Flower Four” ::
Ha Rim sees them arriving to work together and immediately senses something different. With glee, he guesses the truth and tries to go around proving it. He manages to sneak up on them, and singsongs his congratulations to the couple.
Han Gyul goes out of his way to sneak a present to Eun Chan so she’ll find it while cleaning, which turns out to be a pair of shoes (for comfort, since baristas are always on their feet). Eun Chan wonders if it’s okay to accept, because there’s a saying that you shouldn’t give your lover shoes because they’ll run away from you — but Han Gyul has taken proper precautions, writing inside them: “You’re mine!” and signing with his name.
That night, Eun Chan falls asleep while on the phone with Han Gyul, and he leaves her on speakerphone — and awakens the next morning with a laugh to realize Eun Chan is still snoring into her phone. He hangs up and calls back to serenade her with the song “I Love You,” originally sung by Han Dong Joon.
On her last day of work, Eun Chan makes her sad goodbyes with everyone. Each of the Princes takes his turn to say a few last words, finding Eun Chan crying in her work locker. Min Yub is first, and gives her some cosmetics as a present, saying she’ll be very pretty when she does herself up. He tells her, “You know I really respect and like you, don’t you? Don’t worry about Angel and your mother, because I’ll look after them.”
Next is Sun Ki: “Take care of yourself, and come back safely. You’ll do a good job — I have faith in you.” For once, Ha Rim has the fewest words, tearing up as Eun Chan tells him how much she likes him, even if they’ve fought in the past. He cries, and leaves her with a goodbye letter without being able to say anything.
Eun Chan cries as she reads the note (song: Maximilian Hecker’s “I’ll Be a Virgin, I’ll Be a Mountain” from a previous episode):
“My Chan, have a good time studying abroad. I don’t know how I’ll stay cheerful after you leave. Since you can sleep and eat well wherever you go, that doesn’t worry me, but there’s just one thing that does — you and men. You’d better not be won over by some guy’s flowery words or killer smile. I’ll handle Han Gyul hyung over here, so don’t worry. If only you weren’t his girl, I could’ve tried pursuing you. My Chan, I’ll miss you. P.S. — dreams come true!”
Meanwhile, Han Sung and Yu Ju’s marriage has been going well. Yu Ju has taken special care to refrain from working or going out to meet friends to watch out for the baby, but still, she encounters trouble. She experiences pains that send her to the hospital, and (the implication is that) they lose the baby. Han Sung comforts her (without anger or resentment, merely worry).
Everyone’s sad to see Eun Chan go, starting with her family, the Coffee Princes, and of course, Han Gyul. Eun Chan goes to the airport alone to avoid a painful parting, especially with Han Gyul, and says her last goodbyes to him over the phone. Her last words before hanging up are a choked string of “I love you”s. (Song: “Sad Thing” by 어른아이 / Adult Child, posted previously.)
And then, we’re two years later.
Eun Chan’s voiceover reads the various messages she’s sent to Han Gyul over the past two years via postcards, which he has posted up on his refrigerator.
Her messages include:
“There are lots of handsome men here. I’ve got a lot of them chasing me around saying they like me. Still, you’re the most handsome of them all!…”
“I’m sleeping late these days, with the excuse that I don’t have a part-time job to go to. Did I come here to study, or play?…”
“But thanks to you and Grandmother, I’m learning a lot. It’s so interesting. Thank you, and love you. I’ll become an impressive woman and go back soon. I miss you. I really miss you! … I love you. Here’s a kiss for you!”
Han Gyul has been busy working with the company to franchise the next store — Coffee Princess.
Min Yub has been working as a model, while Eun Sae works with the behind-the-scenes staff. They’re still together, and at her suggestion, he’s changed his modeling name to simply “Hwang Min.” (Eun Sae’s nickname for him, though, is “Yub.” I wonder if part of her suggestion, aside from professional reasons, was so she gets to be the only one to call him that. It’s cute.) It’s nice to see her so proud of him for something, which is a nice change from their early relationship.
Han Gyul is eagerly counting down the days to Eun Chan’s return, so naturally he’s shocked and panicked when Eun Chan mentions the possibility of staying in Italy for another year to further her studies. It’s a great opportunity for her, her tuition will be covered, and she’d like to stay… Han Gyul yells an insistent no, and reminds her that she signed the contract with his grandmother to come back after two years. He’d even planned the opening of the new cafe to time with her arrival. She asks, “Then should I give it up and return?” and tells him she’ll forget the idea since he doesn’t like it… which makes Han Gyul feel guilty.
Ha Rim, who’s in charge of the interior design for the new Coffee Princess cafe, has been dating Byul for the past two years. I find her inclusion in the story pretty pointless, but I suppose she’s there to give some promise of a happy ending for Ha Rim. She brings up the fact that Ha Rim’s family is going through tough times (they had to close their hospital), which is another weirdly tacked-on story bit. But okay.
Likewise, a new girl walks into the Coffee Prince one day to earnestly request a job there, and the girl seems to serve the main purpose of giving Sun Ki a potential happy ending too. The girl (who also had a minor role in Dal Ja’s Spring) gets on Sun Ki’s nerves, until she responds to his grumbling in fluent Japanese, which is a welcome surprise. It’s also hinted that she’s sort of an Eun Chan version 2.0 — Ha Rim’s reaction to her appearance echoes the very words he first said about Eun Chan, she’s cheerful, she’s 24, and I think she’s supposed to be tomboyish (although the actress is too feminine for that to come across well).
Even Mr. Hong gets a storyline, meeting his long-ago love (the good liar) by chance and having a brief conversation with her. She’s married and has a child now, and I suppose his sense of closure comes when he gets up to leave, and she tells him, “Go on. This time I’ll be the one who stays behind.” He answers, “Sure, I’ll try being the first to go this time.” Closure’s good and all, but I never really felt his story was opened enough to require closing.
Han Sung and Yu Ju celebrate their two-year anniversary. They seem happy, but Yu Ju appears to still be affected by the baby they lost. Han Sung comes upon her as she stares at a set of baby shoes, and guesses what she’s thinking:
“Yu Ju, I don’t have any greed for more. With you always looking at me, and being by my side, and us both doing work we love… I don’t have any more to wish for.”
Han Sung tells her that he thinks they should stop going to the hospital, which I surmise is because they’ve been trying to become pregnant. Yu Ju suggests they go away on a trip together.
(Song: Arco’s “Perfect World,” previously posted.)
Meanwhile, at home alone, Han Gyul deliberates over his new dilemma — whether to persuade Eun Chan to come home quickly, or to let her further her studies as she wants. Finally, he comes to a decision, and calls her, leaving the message:
“You have to pay me back later for putting me through all this. Continue your studying, then come home. Just one more year. When you get this message, call me.”
He runs off, yelling, “Come home quickly! I miss you! Come back soon!”
Later, Han Gyul has a somewhat disappointing interview with a potential barista, who wants double the pay that was offered. After she leaves, Eun Chan arrives unexpectedly, rendering him stunned and speechless.
Eun Chan starts off by saying that she’s here to interview for the barista position, and lists all her qualifications. (Song: “Make Up” by 어른아이 / Adult Child.)
Eun Chan: “It sounded like that other applicant was asking for double the pay, but all you have to do is feed me. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a midnight snack. I’m good at cleaning, I’m strong, and I make really great coffee. I also have an excellent history as an international barista. I do pretty well.”
Han Gyul: “More than skill, we need someone with a devoted work ethic.”
Eun Chan: “I’m incredibly devoted. If you just say so nicely, I can do the cleaning, cooking, dishes, and everything for you.”
After the initial gladness at seeing each other again, Han Gyul is (mildly) upset that she came back without saying anything, and for putting him through such worry, thinking she’d be gone another year. She assures him that she won’t leave him alone ever again: “Even if you told me to leave now, I won’t. I’ve got to stick by your side every day from now on. I won’t leave you for even a minute.” Mollified, Han Gyul asks, “Twenty-four hours? Night and day, every day? Then we’ll have to get married quickly.”
It appears she misled him purposely with her suggestion of staying another year, and had his parents and grandmother in on the secret. Eun Chan’s kept in contact with them all this time (Han Gyul’s father even met her in Italy when he traveled there on business), and his parents are firmly in favor of the relationship. Even his grandmother can’t hide her gruffness too much: “She asked me to keep her return a secret, but she’s with Han Gyul right now. They’re just crazy about each other.”
And naturally, everyone at Coffee Prince is thrilled to see her (and shocked at her new look).
(Song: “La la la, it’s love” by The Melody, on the OST.)
Han Sung and Yu Ju have their romantic getaway…
And Han Gyul tries out his coffee-making skills for Eun Chan.
(Ending song: “Coffee Is…” by Cloud Cuckoo Land, posted previously.)
Coffee Prince closes today!
Additional thoughts:
This episode left me smiling widely and feeling good. It was a nice wrap-up to a series that turned out to be surprisingly more insightful, fun, and engaging than I’d hoped when I first started watching. I re-read what I’d written in response to the first episode, and was particularly happy to be proved wrong in initially supposing the series held little promise for profound meaning.
As a final episode, I didn’t particularly find this 17th hour to be anything extraordinary. I seem to be in the minority in having absolutely no problem with the “__ years later” device, at least on principle. Some series misuse the time skip in a lazy or poor way, and some use it very well. My disappointment with the last episode has nothing to do with the fact that they skipped two years. It’s merely that this episode felt like a (very, very) long epilogue. They could have cut it in half and been fine. It felt like a tacked-on extension to a series that had been so popular that its very talented director and writer were forced to artificially lengthen its material to fill an extra hour. Imagine that.
But when all’s said and done, I thoroughly enjoyed Coffee Prince, and didn’t tire of it at any point through its conclusion — which is remarkable, given the pure statistics: seventeen episode summaries, twenty novel recaps, and an additional ten posts on miscellaneous news items and behind-the-scenes interviews. That’s a whopping total of forty-seven posts, and I won’t even dare to do a word count, but I’m guessing it must top out at more than 60,000 words, at least. That’s the size of a novel.
And the comments from everyone! All 2,830 of them. That makes Coffee Prince nothing short of a phenomenon. Thanks to everyone for participating in what has been an overwhelmingly pleasant fandom (as far as I can tell), and here’s to hoping it’s not too long before we get another series (and fandom) that’s as widely entertaining and engaging as this has been.
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Tags: Chae Jung-ahn, Coffee Prince, episode recaps, Gong Yoo, Lee Seon-kyun, Yoon Eun-hye
weeeeeeeeeeeeee.
i get to post the first comment! wuhooooooooooo! nver thought ud posted the blog of the 17th cup. i was sooooo happy to see it on my monitor since its 3am here and i was about to sleep.
thanks javabeans! hail javabeans… hail javabeans… hail javabeans…
*** hug ***
Okay, I haven’t even read the summary and I’m already tearing up with excitement and joy. Thanks so much for this service. I’m sure it is going to be sad and great. Thanks!!!!
Thank you so much…..You are so fast!!!!!
YaY! I’m the first one to leave a post this time.. Good Then… Hello Javabeans, Dramabeans, Sarabeans, or whatever. Thank you for sharing your work with us fanatics. We will miss Coffee Prince, and we will revisit them time and again. Hoping to see more of your work.
I Love Coffee, I Love YOu….:>
Thank you so much!
Whoa! First!!!! Been lurking the past week and getting my fix of CP!!! Thanks sarah for the wonderful insights. Love the summaries, even the comments. Hope there’s another series down the road that would make us all as excited as CP did. Kansamnida.
wow i have been refreshing this page so manyyy timess! i even tried to attempt to watch the raw episodes! so THanks!
thank you very much for all your servings of great coffee. we are all pleased with your blog and will always be a part of the coffee prince memories. without you, i dont think we will make it through. ok, it sounds like a love letter olready…but you get the point. right? thank you very much, see you at the next kdrama phenomena!
I’m sad to see it end, but it was surely an enjoyable ride. Thanxs for the summaries Javabeans!
wow! you are really fast today!!!!great! thanks!
love the ending… thanks!
Thank you so much, to be frank your insights into this series has made it all the more enjoyable and memorable!
hi FRITZ. i believe i got the first post. hehehe. it seems we were all awaiting for this, huh?
i jst had to come back and make a follow up 2nd comment (of reading the blog first) and i was shock to find there were already 9! hehehe.
anyone knows when its gonna be release in DVD? did anything happen to the special screening of ep.17 wen gong yoo’s suppose to attend?
oh well.. off to sleep.
thanks again, Sarah. MORE POWER! You’ll be blessed!
Thanks for all your help in translating the episodes….there is so much that we miss just by reading dry word for word translations. Your summaries provide insight into the real means and innuendoes that are sometimes left out or lost in translation. Thank you…
I really enjoyed your synopsis. Good work. Thanks for being so quick with the postings. Till the next kdrama.
Thanks Javabeans! Your summary is always top quality. Can’t wait to actually see this episode with sub.
wow, sooo early…. i miss it already. haven’t read it yet though…. hug javabeans… thank you! you’re the best!
I think I’m sentimental at this moment. I love the drama… And Javabeans always makes us feel good having the summary done for us non-Koreans. Thank you very much and your hardwork is very much appreciated! Thank you for the pictures and the songs also. Yey! I’m teary eyed! I will miss My Chan! (^,^)
Thax javabeans a lot for da summary
Coffee prince is one of the most preference korean series of mine
I’ll follow ur blog 4ever^^
wow! 2nd post! yehey!
i’m gonna be missing your post on this series. this is what actually started my habit of checking your site. thanks to coffee prince, i found a blog that caters to my k-drama addiction– one that is insightful its content and very much well-written.
i’m looking forward to other posts, other recommendations of good k-drama series (and hopefully other asian novelas as we call it here in the philippines)
great job javabeans!
now, if only i can find my very own Coffee Prince nyahahaha!
[BIDGE]
dang! and i thought i was 2nd post!!!..
howell.. can’t blame people for flocking on this blog
i should have known that was too goo to be true hehehe
[BIDGE]
I really really really enjoyed reading your blog. You are the best!
WOW, thank you for the summaries, all of them ^^. This definitely was one of the good ones. Can’t wait for the next best hit – one that will keep me waiting to see what happens next week just like this drama did.
dear javabeans, thank you for bringing us through our CP journey. HG and EC will remain one of the best couples in K-drama for me. Don’t they get awards for such things? When do they usually know?
This is my first time posting here. I’ve been reading your coffee prince summary from the first cup and they really helped me a lot. Thank you soooooo much for spending your time and sharing your work with us!!!!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for the summary… it was awesome as usual! I was a little disappointed by the ending myself, but episode 16 was amazing enough for me to overlook it, lol. I’ll definitely miss reading your summaries though. Thanks again for everything you’ve given to the fandom!! ^_^
Thank youuuuuuuuuuuu for all the summaries, you know they are greatest ones i ever read and you know the name of the series that is going to replace coffee prince … xoxo 0==(^.^)==0
hi javabean:
you are so quick!!!! thank you, thank you, thank you for your wonderful summaries. i watch the raw vids and then when i check your website, there is the summary waiting for me. your summaries are so satisfying that i find that i don’t even need to watch with the subtitles. i hope that there will be another fun drama for you to summarize and for us (me especially) to enjoy. thanks again.
TQ javabeans.. i love the ending
.. perhaps there is CP2 after this.. i can’t wait to see EC and HK again..
I didn’t care for all the add-ons in the storyline of this last episode,
it felt scattered, which i guess is appropriate because that’s what we (who have watched and read) will begin to do this week. scatter from our weekly cyber visits.
i’ve enjoy this series – the music as much as anything.
and i’ve made several new friends, who i will continue to support in anyway that i can.
you can count on me javabeans!
candy
Javabeans, you are our MY CHAN-NAH! Words can’t express how grateful we all are for your hardwork summarizing CP for us. Maraming salamat! Thank you very very much!
CP’s ending isn’t so bad. It wasn’t cliche either. Neither it was spectacular but it remained consistent with its laid-back general feel (of the entire drama). It was a good ending, considering it was extended. I’m happy. I think majority of us does.
I’ll surely miss this kind of banter with the rest of your fans. It’s been fun camping and joining your coffee group. I hope Coffee Prince becomes a catalyst to a more interesting genre in kdrama. Kudos to Coffee Prince!
awesome! thanks for the summary!
always looking forward for this…
i can’t wait for the next project that yeh and yoo will take..
love coffee prince!!!!!
wish they have a movie to finish it all up! hahahaha
the pleasure is ours .. reading your summaries
i do hope we see each other soon..(at least online)
i’ve never enjoyed watching a k-drama like this before..
like what i said at soompi… as i watch the ep 17 again and again.. it grew on me..
and now i love it…
of course they could have done better but… it left me feeling good and actually made me happy.. knowing everybody’s gonna be alright..
as i we close the drama, i feel like i have known you javabeans like a friend…
thanks again…
and again … may we see each other soon…
i will be coming back and forth to your site just to check if you have a new favorite…
Aja!
OMG! You are so fast! Did not expect the summary to be up already! ^^
that was quick!
thanks a lot
im gonna miss CP soo much!
thanks javabeans. i have been reading your blog for sometime and following closely coffee prince. you done a sterling job. love and hugzzz!!! GBU
must comment now that i’ve actually read the summary. is it only me but didn’t other people want to see a wedding at the end. 2 years later … i think there should of been more development. i guess the ending was consistent with the rest of the episodes … there was terminal illness … no terrible secret exposed and etc. sad to see it all end.
thanks javabean!
Hi javabean. Thanks for all the great summaries !!! I didn’t expect this so soon! I absolutely enjoyed ALL your wonderful summaries & post in the last 2 mths for CP!!! Thanks! Cheers from down under.
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Thank you so much.
Thanks Javabeans, forever and ever!!!!
ahh i’m so sad it’s over–my emotions are still in knots. whoever did the casting for this show is a genius, because these characters really stick to ya.
thanks for all of your hard work–you’ve truly helped me (and countless other non-korean speakers) through this series. you’re the BEST!
hey thanks javabeans for all of ur summaries they rocked!!! and u were doing a awesome job sumarizing them that i did not have to watch the whole dramas!!! ^^ thanks and keep up the good work!!
oh god..you are so right javabeans..The ending wasn’t so extraordinary and it’s like they just made an epilogue longer..It wasn’t half bad(this episode)..It’s okay though..at least here is the last episode and I got to read it..sorry..I’m just so sad coz this is already the end of coffee prince and pissed off coz I was about to proclaim that this is the best drama that I’ve ever watched..It was okay throughout the entire drama but the ending just made me crap in my pants..yeah..that bad..coz in my mind,rather,in everyone’s mind, we pictured something better that this..coz in episode’s 1-16 they didn’t drag the storyline even one bit..but this final episode..god..it’s like their goal is to just finish the whole one hour of the show..I mean come, who wouldn’t be so pissed off?
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(okay, enough complaints.
(now it’s time for praises
javabeans..thank you so much for giving us summaries of this drama up to the very end..without you..right now, I would still be probably waiting for the subbed version of the episode before I’ll know what happened..I love your writings so much because it’s so expressive and full of emotions..it always make me cry and also make me laugh real hard..hehe :>thank you so much!! I Love You!! more power to you!!
By the way javabeans..will you be also giving us the summary to episode 18? thanks! :>
much love,
cartman
So I’ll be the 30th then
This was a very quick summary!!
I was expecting to be waiting for another couple of hours at the least.
I liked the ending – it was nice. True, I would have loved to see HS and YJ as parents, but I guess even the drama god works in mysterious ways. I would have loved to see their reaction to EC coming back and most importantly more couple time with EC and HK. I blushed like a school girl when they woke up together, giggled like a school girl when HR tried to catch them and finally succeeded in the bathroom. I just couldn’t stop the tears when EC was saying goodbye to the Princes individually almost losing it when HR wiped his tears on EC’s shirt and absolutely, uncontrollably lost it when HK did while driving his car. I laughed at ES sitting on MY back while he was doing puch ups and I waiting in absolute anticipation at EC’s return and smiled gratefully at HK’s “about to bawl my eyes out in happiness” expression. And cheered and laughed and cried out loud when the Princes saw her again. I guess you could say the last episode covered pretty much the whole range of emotions there…
Did some parts feel like they were there just to give everyone a happy ending? Of course they did! But I guess, like you said, they needed to fill the hour and wanted to make everyone happy – viewers included. I can just imgine the comments if SK had been left all alone – I’m glad he finally found someone to talk to and to smile at (even if I do feel strangely jealous that the new girl got his rare smiles and not me).
It’s been a pleasurable experience. Waiting every monday and tuesday for your updates has certainly made my start of the week for the last two and a bit months more interesting. I’ll be shocking my professors when I actually attend class prepared, which will be a nice change. Sarah, you’ve made the korean drama accessible to people like me who have fallen in love with the format but don’t understand a single word spoken. Thank you for your patience and care in writing like you did.
And thank you to all the posters who have shared their thoughts throughout all of this. CP! Aja! Fighting! (I certainly hope I’ve used that little phrase in the right context – maybe I should just start learning Korean – might make the next drama a little easier and more interesting to watch…hmmmmm)
See you next time
apologies for the double post – 30th?? Yeah right!! Who was I kidding by reserving the number? More like number 44 – that’s 14 more posts while I was typing (and it only took 5 minutes)!!!
I enjoyed your recaps just as much as I’ve enjoyed the series! It’s so sad to see it all come to an end. The level of excitement this show brought for me each week is unmatched. I just hope that producers will take note and continue to produce shows of this caliber!
Thanks for your dedication
(Your blog is also definitely one of the best-written!)
I really want a Hangkyul of my own…
i just want to share this..a while ago, while i was writing my comment ther were just only fifteen of them and when I submitted mine..I was so surprised to see that i’m already the 43rd person to comment..so fast!! so many admirers hehe :>
I wonder..What will my number be now after I click the Submit comment button? :>
I feel so sad, now that it’s ended… A shout of thanks to you, Javabeans, for being so dedicated and writing such awesome episode recaps! (How’d you get it up so fast?? I stand – actually sit – in awe of your skillz.)
Awww…Yaaaay!!! I am so happy with the ending!! Thank you for the summary I am so looking forward to watching the episode now!!!
Thanks everyone! I love reading all the comments, and I’m just as amazed as you are over the speed of them. As for the early posting — I have to admit it was my goal to get this one out as soon as I could possibly manage in the hopes of averting (yet) another Great Coffee Prince-Related Server Crash. It’s holding up so far…
thank you so much for all the hard work your putting just 2 finish till the end…yeah its kinda frustrating about the finale, but the story over all is pretty nice…they really deserved the high rating…plus i really love YOON EUN HYE!!! she rock in this drama…this is her best next to princess hour…hopefully she will have another drama….good work…to all coffee prince crew…thanks dramabeans…muwah!
Dear Javabeans,
I am sad becos CP is over. I will definitely miss reading ur summaries. You have done a great job.. Zillion Thanks Javabeans.
Thank you for everything!!!!! I’ll be waiting for your next series…!!!! OOps…im predicting there will be a COFFEE PRINCESS spinoff (cross fingers)…well if there is, i hope it’s as good as coffee prince or even better. Take care javabeans, MWAH!!!
thank you so much—– i kept up with all your writing. you did a very good job.
Thank you, javabeans!!
i cant believe it has ended already… i don’t wanna let go yet… kinda feel like theres something missing…like i would’ve liked it better if it ended right when she came back…then had a long narration at the end…imma admit it, i did want the cliche last kiss lol…oh well…i’ve enjoyed it, all 17 cups … it turned out to be more than i expected and thats rare… thank you Javabeans for your hard work and your funny deep insightful comments… though coffee prince has ended I will still suspport your blog, cuz you have brought so much laughter into my nights…see you at you next project…kisses.
ps: love you JavaBeans!!!!!!!! he he…
…thank you
javabeans,
Thank you so much for your hard work with the recaps! I’ve been lurking till now, but I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your writing style. It’s elegant and editorializes in a way that feels true to the show, and it’s nearly as entertaining as watching the episodes themselves. I am still waiting for episodes 15-17 to be subtitled, so I would have very, very long waits to find out what happens every week if not for your blog.
This has been my first kdrama, and I have loved Coffee Prince to pieces. I’ve looked at the other kdramas listed under your “about” section, and now I’m considering watching some more.
Thanks again for helping to make my first kdrama such a great experience!
–Imogen
I won’t comment much on the ending, apart from that I agree with your points completely, and that I did feel warm and happy at the end.
It has been quite a journey. Thanks for guiding us through it. Coffee Prince is going down as one of my most favorite dramas of all time…not only because it was well acted, well written and well directed, but also because I watched it alongside an amazing fandom (esp here at dramabeans!) sharing valuable insights, meaningful discussions or just a giggly happy thought, which was an amazing, uniting experience! CP and you made the past few weeks much more bearable for me. Thanks for that!
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And congratulations on your record number of posts on this show–they were all wonderfully written and cherished
I have been and will always be your die-hard fan!!
The ending seems to be very satisfying!! Thank you so much!
Wow, what an ending!!! Thank you so much for translating the episode for us. You are the best. I am going to miss Coffee prince so much. I heard that Gong Yoo is going to the army. I hope that everything goes well for him. I love all his dramas, I’ll miss him sooooo. I hope that yoon eun hye, will be part of more drama in the future. She is a great actress.
Thank you Javabeans, for all your hard work, I really enjoy reading your comments ^^
thanks
i have to admit i cried alot starting from when EC hugs mr. hong and then lost it when i heard HR’s farewell letter and then even more when HG bawled in the car. i was all cried out by the end of the first half so i could notice that the writer was busy wrapping up every minor storyline we didnt really need to have closure for -esp that long drawn out scene with mr.hong and his former love. someone on soompi mentioned how “the oldies were taking up the precious HG and EC moments”. my one and only complaint was the fact that EC skirted the topic of marriage in the car before she called the grandmother. even just a verbal agreement of marriage soon would have sufficed for me. it made it seem like she really was gonna make him wait a few more years.
on monday morning, the two actors who played SK and MY went to the hair salon they’ve been using all along for their new looks since the drama is over and they can finally change their hairstyles. that’s when the reality of the end of the drama sank in for me. everyone is moving on to their next gig, but i cant help but feel that for all the viewers and fans of CP – this drama will resonate for years to come with its overwhelming talent. the whole ensemble of cast and crew was a synergy of love, dedication, attention to details and that says alot about how perfection can be achieved. i will miss CP and your summaries equally sarah – they go hand in hand in contributing to the overall enjoyment of the show. thanks for your herculean effort every mon and tues – your sacrfices were our treasures!!!! bless you!!!
Hey Javabeans!
Actually this will be first time commenting on your hard work but you should know that I have been reading your summary ever since. I want to thank you and those who helped you with it so much for summarizing, it was greatly done!! We all hope that there will be another drama just like this and I must tell you I’ll still be active checking your website for another drama and summarization. As for Coffee Prince, I agree with you that it wasn’t as extraordinary however beautifully done. I’ll be looking forward to the Special Features of it. I give you my gratitude for you have done a very, very good job! Better actually! Thanks!
Woke up @ 3am to read on the end of coffee prince, muchas gracias dramabeans…lots of “oh for cuteness” moments i see in this last episode. Thankx, you did a bang up job
Thanks for your excellent summaries. I actually enjoy them alot. It’s kinda sad that Coffee Prince ends. However, we will have another good one. Keep up your good job.
Aja aja fighting! ;P
awww its over. but im rather pleased with ending even tho there was a little unneccessary stuff. thanks for all of the wonderful posts and all the hard work
Thank you so much, Javabeans!
What, that’s it? Okay, honestly this ending is not good enough for Coffee Prince, it is sufficient but not satisfying enough. I don’t feel it was up to par, man they spoiled me too much to have this ending. NO CP don’t end…..ani!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for your hard work. i appreciate it! coffee prince is over but… not for me.
i will revisit it and watch it till i can see all the episodes with my eyes closed. your random songs were great. i love listening to the music while i read the summaries. thanks~
Javabeans , thank you !!!Keep up the good work and see you on your next KDrama project.
GAHH!! I completely forgot that you update at around 5 PM (PST). ARRGHH. Two hours late. -_- Anyways, I’m off to get my reading on! Thanks Javabeans!!
Javabeans, thanx a lot for your summaries – they make coffee-savouring very enjoyable. Can’t say this is an exceptional final cup but Coffee Prince in its entirety fills me with that fuzzy warm feeling
Just as the last ep attempted to provide closures for all its key characters, I thought that the production people are also opening up possibilities that could lead to a sequel – like how Eun Chan avoided the topic of marriage while in the car, Sunki’s potential new love interest in the ‘waffle gal’, Chan’s mom indefinite wedding with the butcher uncle, among others. This said, I like it as it is and prefer that the exploits of CP’s successful formula ends here.
Thank you so much for your hard work! You are amazing! You were a godsend after getting addicted to Coffee Prince. Your website is definitely on my favs. I enjoyed your comments too! Keep up the good work!
It is final cup. I never realized coffe prince have been trough untill 17th there are lot of reason to re-watch this drama for me. Thank you javabens for your summary, all i have wait in one week only visit you website to read your written. Sad, how can it last but whwnever it start it must end right. Your screenshot are beautifull and touch me a lot. See you for another drama. Good Job.
Thank you so much!
The episode sounds cute. Just reading about it put a big, silly grin on my face!
I was kind of hoping that EC would change her mind about going to Italy (studying coffee-making in Korea). It still doesn’t sit right with me that HK opted to stay, while she opted to leave, but overall, I adored the series. It’s easily my favorite kdrama ever.
(Sorry about the double post. I forgot to sign my name the first time)
Thank you so much!
The episode sounds cute. Just reading about it put a big, silly grin on my face!
I was kind of hoping that EC would change her mind about going to Italy (studying coffee-making in Korea). It still doesn’t sit right with me that HK opted to stay, while she opted to leave, but overall, I adored the series. It’s easily my favorite kdrama ever.
I must still be giddy from the recap…I put my name in the wrong field. (the above two posts [74, 75] are mine)
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and translations with us! (It helps that you are an EXCELLENT and very engaging writer
) I’ll miss Coffee Prince and all the discussion you helped to start about it. I’ll be looking forward to the next series you’ll blog so eagerly about!
i really enjoyed all your coffee prince summary and for that i thank you! i was actually expecting more on the last episode. for me, it just felt like they crammed this episode. i still wish han gyul and eun chan couldve married at least after being away from each other for two years. or since eun chan finally had her dream come true, i think it was time to give han gyul what he wants which was living together or getting married.. dont get me wrong, i still like the ending. i cried so much when eun chan was leaving then finally bawled my eyes out when han gyul started crying. i was touched by harim’s goodbye to eun chan and harim made me laugh so hard too when he was singing congratulations to han gyul and eun chan… *sigh* im gonna miss staying up late on mondays and tuesdays. this has been the best kdrama ever! i really hope they do a sequel on this drama but i heard gong yoo is joining the army this fall. i think they should do coffee princess next with eun chan and han gyul finally married! for some reason, i could really sense a possible sequel. maybe they could keep gong yoo acting a little bit longer before he trains up for the military. sounds good to me, eh?
I also felt that this episode was kind of a long epilogue.. but end it with a smile.. it feels good that everyone is happy in the end.. but I’m still bitter about the baby.. why it had to be that way? why they can’t have one? *cries*
Thank you Javabeans for every thing and every effort you put in this site. I started reading your summaries for GoongS but I only became addicted to your site during Witch Yoo Hee days .. and following your taste, I started watching Coffee Prince.. I should thank you for that, too. Thank you! m(_ _)m
I’ve been a silent lurker for reasons beyond, i’ve always felt like i should reply but never did….
First of all, thank you for being part of the coffee prince journey. Your summaries were just as a part of following the Coffee Prince phenomenon as waiting for the written preview, the short preview, the long preview. I’m sure i’m with alot of other people in saying that you were the thing that people looked forward to after an episode. So, thank you. I know it must be alot of work writing up the summaries, doing the caps, posting up the songs so i just want to say i really really appreciate it.
I’ll be sure to follow your blog from now on to see what other good kdramas come up.
I’m sure you know by now, with your huge number of followers, that your writing style is great
so there’s no need for me to go into that. I liked how you put so much attention into little details e.g. keeping to the 5-syllable word game, and i liked how you almost always kept the summary itself objective so as to let as decide for ourselves. I think what i would enjoy even more is if you had more of your own thoughts at the end, not just on the storyline, but the acting, the music, the cinematography…i like reading your thoughts XD
For me the last episode was enjoyable and adequate but less than perfect. Like you, i had no problems with the 2 years later technique but I felt that we saw a better ending for everyone but the HK-EC couple, that they didn’t have enough screen time together, that there essence wasn’t represented well with their ending. As i said on soompi, a little hair ruffling before the zoom out would have made all the difference to me, i’m such a nitpicker -.-. I’m a little sad that the ending wasn’t a perfect one for me, even though it was enjoyable. I really enjoyed the first half of the episode though, and i feel sorry that the end of the episode seems to have taken away from the beginning for some people. But still, i really enjoyed it.
Is coffee prince my favourite drama of all time? I think it could be. I’ll wait and see with the subs and rewatching the thing in it’s entirety. It’s definitely a drama I’ve become attached to, even more so than Goong and withdrawal will be hard. But at least i know i’m not alone.
Long post. – yinyin
Thanks a lot for your summary. I think the ending is fine but expect the passionated kissing or hugging from HG… So sad that the drama came to an end… I think we all enjoy watching this drama.
yeah, an early post! i have yet to see the episode, so i’ll reserve my comments on the last ep.
as always, thank you, javabeans. i’m looking forward to the next fandom.
Hi Javabeans!
But thanks to Javabeans I could always have a ‘cuppa’ here. I love happy endings . Thanks Javabeans for all the wonderful summaries .
Can’t believe it..its over now-the 17th cup of ‘coffee’ . The CP withdrawal symptom is setting in already
Hi Javabeans,
NOt really a big Bang for an ending. but what else could we say. no complains… a happy ending for everyone.
thank you for sharing the summeries to us. see you to your next kdrama summary…
I am as happy as a clam. Satisfied. Content. Relieved.
Did it end with a bang? Not particularly; but what a perfect closure it was. It wasn’t anything over the top (although the fangirl in me wouldn’t mind to see a grand wedding ending; but I know that I must start to control my greed), and in my opinion, it wasn’t lacking anything either. Everything falls perfectly in its place; nothing is overdone. Han Gyul and Eun Chan’s relationship has moved on to a new chapter, one that we will never be able to watch or read about, but we all know that it’s going to be a happy ending after all. As for the side stories, I do agree with you that some are just plain unnecessary, but since I got my happy ending, I can’t complain much, nor do I want to.
When I first decided to watch Coffee Prince, it was simply because of a shallow reason, which I gladly admit shamelessly (Is it a sin to fall in love to such a beautiful face? Gong Yoo is God-sent, I tell you!). But I never thought that it would become such a phenomenon. Beautifully written, artistically captured, perfectly well-acted, brilliantly directed, and the music! I have never heard such an impressive compilation of soundtrack; The story and its characters were mind-opening and profoundly moving. Probably not the greatest, but it was enchanting with its simplicity.
Here’s to you Javabeans, and the whole Coffee crews! A job well done!
~mangoicy
What a nice finale–except for the ending. The ending seemed kind of short–I guess I was expecting a marriage. lol Anyways, I have to see the episode first, rather than judge it through the summary (which I have ALWAYS found helpful, enjoyable, and entertaining).
To Javabeans: Thank you so much for summarizing 17 Cups of Coffee Prince. I always looked forward to the Cup summaries since the subbing teams are kind of in a standby with the updates. Your hard work has entertained thousands (soon to be a million probably), and I thank you for that. I’m looking forward to your next project. AJA! At salamat sa lahat (And thank you for everything).
Thank you sooooooo much for your excellent and speedy summaries!! *chu*
I’ve been OBSESSED with CP – the novel, the series and the music! You have been an absolute angel with your dedicated hard work. I’ve loved your comments and thoughts (which I’ve totally agreed with in the main, LOL) that you’ve scattered throughout your MANY posts (I’m not going to count them ^-^).
As you said it was a “satisfying” rather than excellent ending …. but I just love the whole thing so much that I can’t really complain – except that I’m going to be in mourning and be missing the excitement of my CP-fix from now on! Hurry up producers and bring us another phenomenon to fill the space!! >.
javabeans…
just by reading your summary… I could tear up… ha!ha!ha! how crazy can that be??
Anyway, thanks a million for making our days filled with joy with your wonderful summaries!
*hugs and kisses*
zizie
WOW! you got it up fast! thanks alot!
I just finished watching the last cup (raw). I enjoyed and loved every minute of it. Their acting and expression are superb!!! Can’t get them out of my mind. Fantastic!!
Thank you very much Javabeans for your wonderful, well written summaries and insights. It has been a pleasure reading your blog. God Bless.
thank you javabeans!!
just like you, and im sure many of your fans, i thoroughly enjoyed this series and it is all thanks to you. though i was also a little disappointed in the ending as well because of the need to give everyone a happy ending. but other than that, it was alright (well, i havent watched the episode) based on your summary.
Thanks so much for your well written reviews, great screencaps, and song links
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts *hugs*
I’m enjoying reading your summary, appreciate your hard work. Thanks …….so much
Yikes, holy moly, you guys are fast… Hope that your server holds up for the next 2 days. At this rate, 400+ comments is a reality javabeans! Congratulations!
Ahh , Coffee Prince! This is really bittersweet for me! Like some of you, i feel for the missed potential. I had to watch the episode twice before i could come to a conclusion on how i feel about the ending. Obviously, the ending has the same understated and subtle vibes like the whole series.
I didn’t mind the fast-forward timeframe option. Sometimes it is vital to employ that particular method to illustrate change or growth in the character (like it did so well in Delightful Girl Chun Hyang) or underline the undying love/bond between the two lovers (see My Girl). But in this case, it was not successfully employed like its predecessors. What i mean is that i expected to see more of the end results of Eun Chan’s trip – to understand that Han Gyul’s sacrifice was worthwhile. And Coffee Prince didn’t really give me that. We did get a sense that she was able to experience a whole new world (from the postcards and pictures), but it was not explored as nicely as it should have. And i didn’t see her change that much – wel, besides the physical appearance. Felt kinda rushed at the end. In fact, I was totally ready for the alternative ending – the kind that is open-ended (like in MNIKSS or Soulmate) but nope, it never happened. The operative word is “could have or should have” here I supposed. Maybe i’m just nit-picking on things.
Secondly, the episode felt unnecessary and for the first time, disjointed. The scenes failed to connect and the flow sometimes felt forced/draggy. It’s like if it was unenthusiastically written and more or less formulaically directed by another director – not quite the same as the first 14 eps.
Bottomline, I guess i was disappointed with the execution of the ending. Sure, we all want to see a nicely wrap-up story with everyone’s stories accounted for. I’m all for that too. They could have truncated episode 17 into another 20 minutes to be added to the end of Ep 16. Last week could have continued (post camera pull back) to fast-forward and give us snapshots two years later. And they could have used Han Gyul’s voiceover to narrate the fates of the characters, giving us short glimpses of their lives and situations, ending with the shot of Eun Chan and Han Gyul sipping coffee. Oh well, i’m still cool cause it still is a happy ending and no one died (not even the grandmother!).
However, this episode did not take away the fact that Coffee Prince was a very good show and that it was much superior in many ways than others in its genre.
its always sad to say goodbye, but at least we have you to turn to, javabeans. this kdrama had left something in our heart and it will stay for long time. anyway, am not sure if there will be any drama that can replace CP as it turn to be a very good drama to watch. javabeans, you’re the best and hopefully, you will find another drama that will glued us to your page again! cheers!
Thanks Javabeans! Agree that its not the great ending im kind of looking forward to, but i lovvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee it!!!!!!!!!!! and what now from here? Whew, no other drama yet in line for me LOL. I guess it will take a long time lol.Thanks to your great summaries javabeans!will still be lurking here in your blog site for more future great drama summaries!will make sure that my next asian trip would be KOREA.hehe
THANK YOU DRAMABEANS FOR SUCH EXTRAORDINARY SUMMARIES!! =p
MOST OF ALL, MUCH THANKS TO THE WRITERS AND ACTORS/ACTRESSES OF COFFEE PRINCE! Without them, this drama would not be possible!!! (roll on floor with glee**)
To Dramabeans: I would have to disagree with you about Mr. Hong’s closing ending. It’s refreshing how they incorporate a slight history about Mr. Hong’s past in the beginning and miraculously they reappear again in story regardless if they need closure or not.
I felt Ha Rim relationship is a little forced and useless. He would be fine on his own. i wonder, what ever happened to sun ki’s mystery woman?
Anyway, a ending is an ending — oh what a beautiful ending it is!!~~~Everyone on a happy note. I felt the ending could have talked more about Eun Chan and Han Kyul! I would love to see more scenes of that!! Hope to see more wonderful dramas!!!
CP has come to an end.I am so glad it was a happy ending .This is the first kdrama that I became so addicted with.Eun Chan and Han Gyul are now my favorite kdrama couple.Thanks for all your hard work.Keep it up.
I’m sad that it ended. =( I’m gonna miss reading your summaries, javabeans!
I just finished watching this episode, and I have to say I’m satisfied. I agree with your thought of this episode being a “very very long epilogue.” The ‘two years later’ concept worked fine for me, but I just feel as though some things worked out too ideally (i.e.- Sunki meeting a female version of himself… with a touch of Eun Chan?). Actually, scratch that. While some aspects are a little fairy-tale like, other parts just balance it out perfectly–Min Yeop and Eun Sae, for instance. Eun Sae may not have achieved her dream of becoming a singer, but she found something (and someone!) that made her happy. In my opinion, Han Sung and Yooju’s relationship/story turned out perfectly. While things didn’t turn out perfectly, they both found happiness with each other. Somehow, I’m most satisfied with having watched their relationship develop throughout the series. Yooju losing the baby still makes me want to cry, though.
While I still feel like some things deserve a better closure (i.e.- Harim’s relationship with his family), this was a nice way to end the drama. Like you said, it was a “perfectly serviceable final episode,” but some things could have been better. Who am I to complain, though? This was one of the few, lighter dramas that kept my interest throughout the entire series. I’ll take what I can, and in this case, the characters actually developed, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching all of them change. I fell in love with every single character, and I cheered them on through all the episodes. It was no doubt a beautiful drama with an amazing soundtrack to boot!
Props to the script writers, director, and actors for this drama, and to you (Javabeans) for all your hard work!
Many Many thanks sarah for completing CP!! I hope that even if this eppie may seem like a long epilogue you loved it. I loved every minute of this drama. The cast was just the best!! ^^ thanks for all the songs, caps and such wonderful insight. I hope more people can get to appreciate CP. This has been a wonderful cup of Coffee that will linger in ur taste buds.
Thank you very much javabeans. I’ve enjoyed all your recaps of the series and the novel.
Another wonderful summary.. Thank you .. I admit in the last episode (16) I was a little annoyed with EC’s decision of leaving HG behind after accepting his proposal.. However I gave it a long thought I’ve realized that with the given situation I’d probably do the exact same thing (except I won’t accept the proposal to begin with and then ask him to wait.. I still find it quite selfish).. This episode did the 2 year transition period very subtly. I was happy with the result (it’s been mentioned like million times already, the PD is VERY talented).. Now how do I feel about the ending.. Well aside from the cliche ridden 2 year in the future.. I think it wasn’t a bad ending .. It wasn’t what some of us had anticipated but none the less I really can’t complain.. I could care less about the wedding .. I just wanted a little more post Italy EC and HG time.. But it still acceptable.. So far it was a very memorable drama that I’ve enjoyed in a very long time..
PS: On episode 14 we’ve seen the piggy back ride YEH got from GY.. Which reminds me of another thing .. Kim Jeong Hoon had to endure some of it in Xman horse game.. Let’s see the result (it was some what very funny and painful at the same time).. Note: Watch the ending part..
~~GY Vs KJH~~
Yoon Eun Hye in Kim Jeong Hoon’s back in XMan Horse game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPrMVwrbiqA
Yoon Eun Hye in Gong Yoo’s back in Coffee Prince: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FwG8nT-BNqg
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I know you’ve been searching for another memorable drama to watch.. I thought I should mention something about Mars (Taiwanese Drama), if you haven’t watched it already.. It’s not another candy coated drama, rather it’s VERY dark and some what disturbing at points (then again so’s life).. I somewhat find myself hooked on it (I only watched up to episode 5).. So far so good ..
I think you can understand KOREAN language. If you like “YOON EUN HYE”, I recommend you to see “포도밭 그 사나이”(Grapery The Man).
Its a very nice Kdrama. (I think it is better than Coffee Prince.)
I almost think I’m going to miss your summaries, screencaps, and songs more than the actual episodes! Can’t wait to see this subbed.
Javabeans, what would we have done w/o you?? THANK YOU!!!!!
Looking forward to your next drama!
OMG thanks so much for this whole experience… if it wasn’t for ur wonderful summaries i’d be waiting an extra 1-2 weeks for a subbed episode. I really enjoyed this series its definately going on my all time favorites list, the writer and the directer did an incredible job. Yes, i do agree with ur conclusion that they had to lengthen and kind of water down it from 16 episodes to 17. But, regardless of that i finished this series feeling very happy and giddy for Han Gyul and Eun Chan, and i just wanted to express that i fully appreciate the series, novel, and news article summaries that you gave us all.
ill keep it short coz i think everyone else has already expressed our gratitude for your summaries… quickly updated and always detailed, almost as if we were watching the episode itself! thanks so much, and i look forward to ur upcoming entries, whatever they may be!
Thank you thank you so much! I’m truly grateful for all the summaries that you’ve done =)
i am going to honestly say i was expecting a lot more out of the last episode, but regardless i am completely ecstatic with how it ended.
I am thrilled to see that HK and EC finally took thier romance to the next level, and i was completely amused on how HK was trying to get dressed before EC woke up…had me laughing really hard.
i’m not toooo crazy on how they ended the stories of the other princes, but i am still happy that we got some ending to their story. And well it is more than obvious that i liked how EC came back to HK…..and was it just me or did HK look soooo HOT in this episode?
anyways…thank you for all your hard work, i am really going to miss waiting for your posts on Mondays and Tuesday.
thanks once more!
h!….. tnx for mak!ng us smile! I’m really waiting for this last episodes! I didn’t attend our class and just read your reviews….i will never ever forget you! mwuaaahhhh!!! till the next k-drama!!!! Saranghaeyo! peupadeu ssi koeyo!!!!
I must admit, the “2 Years” part was rather disappointing to me. When Eun Chan returned, she returned a little *too* girly. But that’s just my opinion. ^^;; Otherwise, I do agree that this last episode was a nice happy ending that did give some closure (even if some of the scenes did seemed to be just “tacked on” (ex: Ha Rim’s and Min Yeop’s scenes, and that totally random new girl employee). I did enjoy the series and I absolutely, positively appreciate you guys for summarizing each episode!! It really helped in understanding the plot-line in each episode. I seriously thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Hey Dramabeans! Just wondering, (since i don’t understand Korean) during the end, when Han Sung & Yu Ju were on there trip they recieve a message… What did it say?? But anyways, Thanks thanks thanks so much for all your episode summaries!!! You are so great!!!! TY TY TY TY!!! Soo haaaappyyyyy!!
i’m goin to miss this drama so much!!!!!
thank you java!
I loved Coffee Prince so much & I really appreciated all your hard work ^^v
You rock!
& Thank you so much for taking your time with the updates
Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing them with us. I’ve never commented before, but I wanted to say reading your summaries and critiques have filled my days with joy, and I’m very grateful to you. Thanks again and take care.
sorry if I’m double-commenting, but are you making a recap of the CP special, too?? And With S2 subbing the CP special?
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
Thank you dear Javabeans for your hard works and your N-times that you spend for sharing this amazing drama with us. Thank you for all this recapes that you provided them.
You increased the taste of coffee for me. Thank to GOD that I found my Coffee Prince and special thank to Coffee prince that I found you ( at episode 6th).
I think I’m the first and the last fan of Coffee Prince and YOU from IRAN.
(at least until now)
Thank you for those secondes, hours, days and nights in the past 1-2 months.
What beautiful memories ( MY SUMMER LOVE ): Scooter, Jja Jang myoun, open-roof car, pride or money, Wang Ja cafe, 13 not 23, Go eun-chan, Choi han-kyul, YJ, HS, eun-sae, Taekwondo, stone horses, Princes, MY CHAN, toys, Ssuljae (Terry), moving bed, green apples, sajjanim, cups, latte art, barista, COFFEE PRINCE, coffee princess, mocha, espresso, Oh COFFEE Oh COFFEE … and Dear Javabeans.
Dear Javabeans you are My DreamBeans (not Drama).
I will stay with you. Be strong and successful.
Coffee is my life.
Your Espresso
Just can’t help but agree with charcoalx and papico that the producers may come up with a sequel. I have not seen the show yet but from reading some of the posts, there may be such possibilities. Afterall CP’s strength is its realism to life and even with all the closures for the minor characters, nothing is guaranteed. The journey for EC and HG to become a married couple may still be fraught with obstacles, especially since EC is now more confident and living her life the way she never could before. The CP vehicle has become immensely popular and this can also be a reason why they would try to cash in on it, although with Gong Yoo going away, I’m nmot sure how they can do it. If this does happen, I’ll be quite divided. CP has been too good and I do not want anything else to mar my memories of it and yet part of me wants to see more of it. CP Addicts, you know what I mean?
woah! you sure are early today javabeans!
like what others said last night after the final cup — experience the coffee prince withdrawal — well… never thought i’d feel this way… i thought i can handle it but this is totally hard — I STILL CAN’T GET OVER IT! it’ll take me months again — this is more like breaking up… hu hu hu hu…
when the final cup started last night — at first, i was giggling and shaking and my heart was beating so fast and hearing the voice over (even though i don’t understand everything he said) i burst out into tears knowing that “THIS IS IT”… until the end especially when they showed the sign at the end… “THE COFFEE PRINCE IS NOW CLOSE!”
the coffee prince fever was surely amazing. getting excited, cry, laugh and feel surprised just like everyone here was a wonderful experience. i’m like a kanggaroo jumping from one forum or streaming site to another and i see same people from all over the globe leaving comments, exchanging ideas… sharing emotions for coffee prince. i’ve never been part of anything like this before and now i’m glad that i am and especially with coffee prince. i’ve enjoyed your summaries, your thoughts, the music and the people in this thread. i sure hope that there will be another one like this in the future coz i’ll definitely miss reading your summaries. it’s been a pleasure javabeans and i’d say you did a great job — i admire your writing skills.
one last thing, because of this, my korean has truly improved…
THANK YOU SO MUCH JAVABEANS FOR EVERYTHING!
AND THANK YOU AS WELL FOR EVERYBODY FOR THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
KAMSAMNIDA!
I’m totally loving the hots guys on your new banner (Hyun Bin, Lee Dong Wook and Eric). Congrats on finishing the series. Any more thoughts on Taereung National Village?
wonderful ending to such a beautiful series… thanks java beans…
Sorry in advance for a second post, but here it is…
>>To all those involved in the production of Coffee Prince,
**Claps** Salute** for a job well done! I can tell that this one was from the heart.
Coffee Prince was just lovely. Although the homosexuality issue was only piggy-backed onto the simple love story between Eun Chan and Han Gyul, i truly appreciate that you treated the side story with as much care as if it was the main story. Thank you for humanizing the inner thoughts, struggles and emotional hurdles of individuals undergoing these sexual discoveries. Coffee Prince underlined the universally acknowledged fact that love is selfless, unconditional and unbiased against outer appearance, sex, age, nationality, religion, wealth or bad hair days.
Coffee Prince was brilliantly directed, thoughfully written, solidly performed and beautifully filmed. Enough has been said about the director, writer and cast but i think the same praise can be applied to all those who worked on this project. If I may, let me take time to thank you not only for the things that you did well, but also for the things that you did not do.
Thank you for not resorting to slap-stick comedies when dealing with mistaken sexual identity. I was glad that Coffee Prince was not the typical romantic comedy and that the heroine was not the usual perfectly coiffed starlet. Thank you for giving us music that were more complex, diverse and thoughtfully chosen/placed. Who should I give credit to besides Tearliner and company? Thank you for not showing me another lover prance on the beach at sunset but instead a refreshing midnight rendezvous between two soul mates. That was done soooo right, guys! Although you did give us the cancer-streakened grandmother, back-hugging shots and airport good-bye scenes, it was overlooked since you did many other things so well. Thank you for taking the time when it was necessary and not rushed some of the scenes. I appreciate those golden silences. And finally, thank you for allowing the script a chance to flourish, for giving the characters room to grow and the actors/actresses an opportunity to hone their craft. They were great, BTW.
To me, Coffee Prince was not perfect, but it came close. I loved it!
>>To fellow commentators,
It has been a pleasure reading many of your inputs. Your comments have enhanced my Coffee Prince’s viewing experience many times fold. However, it was the non-CP related comments that I found most invaluable. You guys rock!
>>To dear Javabeans,
Kudos for putting up with all the domain crashes, hotlink ignoramus, bandwidth bandits, BGM pirates, server hackers, admin headaches, and many many more behind-the-scene dilemmas so that we can continue to enjoy Coffee Prince. Your commitment to keep this place going is amazing. Your writing is just simply sublime. The sheer volume and speed of your work are mind-boggling. Thank you for making me aware of another culture besides my own. It has been a privilege and thanks again for the opportunity to participate. Until the next K-drama craze, take care and happy blogging!
Sincerely,
secret admirer
Thanks for a great ride. This was my first relatively “live” series and I greatly enjoyed it because of your helpful summaries. Do you think you have time for Oh Su Jung now?
I’ve watched a couple of episodes and I think your witty and insightful comments would add greatly to the experience.
thank you for all your hard work to bring all of us, Coffee Prince addicts, great reviews and summary of all the episodes. Without you I think most of us would have gone madly insane waiting for the subs to come out maybe even cause some kind of riot or some kind social disorders. THANK YOU ^_^
PS Thanks for all the songs. This is the first time I’ve been able to download MP3’s without any problems to my computer and cellphone. You’re my angel.
I’m still smiling like a fool.
Great ending.
It did drag on a bit…. but they didn’t do anything that made me angry or it didn’t make me want to throw things at the screen
it was very very cute =)
p.s also thank you SOOOOOOOO so so so much
although im korean and watched without subs, your blog helped with things i didn’t quite get.
it was great and while writing you added in the cute random details.
i hope that as other dramas come out you’ll keep it up =)
thank you!!!
Thank you and a big hug for a job excellently done! I find myself addicted to your blog. It is now my most credible source for kdramas. Though I haven’t seen the episode, I have to read your summaries in order to understand, but from all the comments, it seems as if it was not as satisfying as all the other “cups”. Then again maintaining a momentum is really difficult after the couple’s love scenes. We just seemed to have gotten greedy and expected more. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve never been satisfied with any k-drama ending that I have seen. They always seen short of expectations so that you have no recourse but to move on to the next drama to satisfy your “thirst”. I along with many others will wait for your next recommendation.
Finally I can concentrate now on my board exam without thinking of YEH and this crazy crazy sitcom. This also happened to me during my Goong days. It was all worth it though. I read that she’s planning on tackling serious dramas after this one. I’ll surely miss that oh so cute roles of hers. As a guy I find her sex appeal on this drama totally nonexistent. God pls let her at least have long hair on her next project. Thank YOU javabeans for making this one of my most surreal blogging experience ever.
thanks Dramabeans for everything!!! though I’ve only posted twice in you blog, this my second post, I’ve always stayed in your blog for happy moments, sad ones, and even pervy ones kekeke… this drama is far by the best k-drama I’ve ever seen in a long time. It’s been a wild ride for us coffee prince addicts waiting every monday and tuesday for summary and they were all great!
thanks again and keep it up
ur the best!!!
kamsamida! goodbye coffee prince! Hangul – Eunchan
Many thanks for posting about Coffee Prince these two months, Javabeans! As Coffee Prince draws to an end, so does this amazing summer. I am so glad, honestly, that Coffee Prince became one of the highlights of my summer. It was near perfect, and became one of my all-time favorite dramas. Although I found that the 17th cup did, produce some question marks about the drama, I was still pleased about how the “happy ending” concept was applied to each of the characters in the drama, which allowed the audience to know that all are well and content. All the relationships and connections were pretty much settled, but I found particularly, that even though Yoo Joo and Han Seong were not able to produce a baby, the drama did show that they were very happy together, and their relationship was quite solid and joyful. They had been through a lot with each other, and it’s really pleasing to know that they are past the stage of early love, and are adapted to living and enjoying life with each other. As for the “two years later” idea, I suppose there’ll be a sequel after Gong Yoo’s return from the army? But as for now, I am very, very content with the whole drama…once again, described – absolutely brilliant
I’d like to thank you doing the summaries & for sharing your passion with all of us!!!!We really appreciate your hard work!!!!!!!!!!
Ohgod it’s over. Real life looms.
I can’t say enough about this series and how much I love it but other people have said it and better too – I guess it was inevitable that this episode might feel like too many fillers – like the whole mini-plot device about Eun Chan pretending to stay on longer, and the flashback montages that bracketed the beginning and the end of the episode, but I love that they still managed to give it signature Coffee Prince touches. Even Eun Chan’s trick was something that she would’ve conceivably done.
Things I loved:
1) They managed to stay in touch over two years. Most couples can’t seem to do that – granted in Chun Hyang and My Girl they were actually estranged, but in Kim Sam Soon and Dalja’s Spring… fate mysteriously intervened?! I know it’s unlikely for so much yet so little to have changed over two years, but I appreciate it that everything that made me feel squishy for staying the same did stay the same.
2) The overnight phone call. In real life speakerphones don’t sound like that but I’m not complaining!! It’s so sweet that after physically spending the night together the night before, they get to spend another night just being together thruogh an open phone line. The wonders of technology! I also loved Han Gyul’s reaction when he realised that Eun Chan fell asleep haha
3) Granny stays cool. And alive
4) I admit giving everyone a happy ending is sort of a random filler thing, but I quite like Harim and Byul’s relationship. I like it that the self-asserted player has stayed in a relationship for 2 years with… a greater player. lol.
Eun Sae also looks great when she grows up. I found it odd that given all the almost-slapdash wrap ups they made to some characters’ love lives, they didn’t do as much for Eun Chan’s mum.. why??
OH man I can’t even string together a coherent response. But basically THANK YOU Javabeans – for quick awesome accurate funny insightful thoughtful summaries, that strike a chord in everyone (however diverse our backgrounds) that in turn spurs more delicious discussion. If not for this blog I wouldn’t even have discovered Coffee Prince, and I would’ve missed out on this crazy rollercoaster ride that’s taken me to new heights and depths with my kdrama/Korean obsession. I don’t know what I’m going to do now it’s over (a lie – I should’ve started revising for exams a month ago) but I mean – I don’t know how to fill the space its now left. I guess all I’m saying is – THANKS FOR THE RIDE. I’m getting the CP DVD, something my mum points out I could’ve planned on doing and just waited patiently for ages ago – but now when I rewatch every step in this drama, this relationship – it won’t be just Eun Chan and Han Gyul I’ll be watching – I’ll be remembering every step of the way, the mad excitement when previews come out, hair-tearing frustration at overloaded servers – and damned if I don’t start to cry ;_;
Thanks Javabeans! I hope there will be another great story like this (^-^)
hmmmmmm am deeply saddened by the end, because it’s over. many may feel that it may have lacked the fireworks and grand endings that many may have envisioned. On the contrary, i embrace it for the simplicity of how things eventually settled in the end. CP never boasted of grand gestures and world shattering/changing scenes to make the story work. it was the pureness of emotion, whether in scenes of quiet comfort or intense passion, that we’ve all come to love this, from beginning to end. thanks for giving the lovely summaries, appreciate it. in love all the way to the end with cp. v. much in love.
Thanks for all of your great summaries, reviews, and music! Like everyone else, I am now addicted to your blog.
CP is definately one of my favorite dramas …on to watching w/ subs!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!
http://news.empas.com/show.tsp/cp_zt/20070828n06396/
Above link is Lee, Yoon Jung’s pd latest interview after last shooting day.
Javabean, if you translate that interview, many visitors are enjoy and understanding CP more!!:)
I don’t know if anyone will ever get to see this comment since comments are being posted all the time. Anyways:
ATTENTION to USA Coffee Prince watchers–the saga of CP cycles over again on Channel LA18, your Asian TV station! WHOO! It’s from 9:50PM – 10:50PM (PST). I just happened to head over to Ch. 18 right now and I saw Min Yub.. then saw Han Gyul next to him… and I said, “OMG COFFEE PRINCE!! AHH!!” lol Go!!
Actually the PD was pretty smart, in a way? To concentrate all the sweet filler bits at the end, when people are at their most sentimental and want so much CP they won’t find it (too much of) a drag. She could’ve diluted the effect over the last few episodes but I think if that had happened, CP would definitely have been far less tight than it is now. So yeah! I hope that’s the case
I feel like tearing up …
Thank you javabeans for your wonderful summaries and thoughts on each and every episode of Coffee Prince. It helped me in my urge to watch the series as soon as the newest ep came out even if it meant to watch the ep RAW and half of the time not having a clue what was being said. You remedied this.
THANK YOU!!
Thanks you so much javabeans.i really enjoyed all the topics you posted here esp Coffee Prince,Thanks for you effort you are a big help to us who don’t understand Korean.Becoz of you were in track. reading your summaries and listening to the song makes me feel ive also watched the series.I will keep coming here.looking for your more summaries and reviews. A big hug for you!
Thanks so much! i really really enjoy Coffee Prince– All thanks to u!
A big kissssssss for u…..
hope u will have more summaries up in furture…..
HEE!
FIN.
love it! love it! sooooooooooo much!!!
haven’t seen the last cup. but with your comment that the last couple of episodes seemed a very long epilogue, then I would definitely love it. Well, i am just too tired watching dramas that end abruptly. I’d like to enjoy bits & pieces of HK and EC’s sweet moments and each coffee prince’s story.
You know what, before, I would surf for K-dramas and I would end up to your website not realizing that I was actually visiting a good writer’s page. Thanks for the Coffee Prince I got to visit again and enjoy your every post. You simply deliver your words diligently and imaginatively. I’m your fan now I’ve actually bookmarked your site:) Thanks so much and I’ll be around for sure
hey javabeans!
i just love your reviews!
so much insight, so much depth.. beri gooo~ood!
i will miss coffee prince
i will miss eunchan and hankyul
i will miss yoon eun hye!
i wonder when the next drama of this magnitude will pop up… hopefully soon so that i can suffer less from cp withdrawal!!
it’s a combination of sadness and happiness what Coffee Prince has made me. The ending is not that special or different from other series but im sure it has made a lot of our kdrama addicts like me to remember this beautiful and unforgettable story of HK and EC. I personally is confessing that I’ll be rewatching the episodes over and over until my eyes hurt. =) I can’t wait to own the DVD. And for the blogging you made….kumapsumnida!! I bookmarked your site and looking forward to your next stories. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you so much Dramabeans…You’re the best!!!!!!
thankYOU!
these summaries were such a wonderful supplement (:
Thanks:-)
Really enjoyed this series – will certainly miss Eun Chan and Han Gyul. must catch the special.
will re-watch the whole series again to fill the void. certainly the best I’ve watched this year so far !!!!
Can’t wait to see this episode. Thank you for posting all of CP episodes; that, in itself, required a lot of work and dedication. We truly appreciate it!
Just wondering…….Are you going to summarize the Coffee Prince Special Episode (18th cup?) also..??
I just can’t say ‘THANK YOU’ enough for providing us with your detailed summaries..
I really really really appreciate it……………….!!
THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!
ok, not the first to post. It’s funny when I first looked at your blog, there was no one who had posted the comment, so finally I thought I’d be the first… wishful thinking.
I’m having CP withdrawal symptoms!!! I’ve been in and out of your blog for at least a dozen times today, and it hasn’t even been a full day yet. And everytime I come back, the comments keep getting longer and longer. This is just testament to how your blog has helped us to keep up with the goings on of CP, not to mention all the other Kdramas that you’ve posted on.
As I read in one of the posts, this is definitely worse than breaking up!
I’m tearing up now so have to get out.
Let me say thank you again for the wonderful insights, makes me want to make a trip to Seoul just to sit in the CP cafe and spend the afternoon trying to recall each and every scene over and over again!
Wow, so many comments.
Well I just want to thank you for the summaries. You make it possible for us non korean to understand the series and to relieve the anxiety of waiting foe the subs. Great summaries and commentaries.
Your work is highly appreciated! Thanks….
Til next time….
Maybe it lacks the fireworks but I have to say it stayed true to the understated way the PD portrayed the story. I have to agree that there were unnecessary parts but overall I was satisified. The first half of the episode made it for me, I guess. The bittersweet goodbyes with HG and the princes is just heart-warming.
I guess it would be quite a while for me to love a series as much as I love this one, I never thought it could top “Thank You” on my favorite list this year but it had (but only by a small margin). I can’t wait for Eunhye’s next project and I hope she works with this PD again, the Anne of Green Gable’s project looks promising.
Lastly, thank you javabeans for all the hardwork and effort you make on bringing us this wonderful summaries.
by the way, would like to also say that i love the screen shot you’ve placed at the top of the screen (even for all the other episodes!). there’s such power in the image that captures the emotions that are dominant in the specific chapter. the image above just moves me, i feel that it captures the signature playfulness of their relationship and yet it speaks so subtly of the deep love and closeness they share. maybe i’m just thinking too much into this. but it’s a good kind of thinking too much i guess, hehehe. hmmmm, absolutely in love. thanks again javabeans!
The COFFEE PRINCE JOURNEY
The journey of CP begun
The fateful day i laid my eyes on this blog
My eyes opened up blissfully to the screen
My soul, heart and brain emerged as one
BEHOLD my COFFEE PRINCE journey had begun!
This little curiosity in time has grown
yes! time has flown, time has flown
A lot has been learnt on my very own.
CP has been a mystifying journey
with every up and down
with tears and laughter
with hate and love
with stupidity and wisdom
with believers and friends
And even in the journey of Frustration
We found means of Celebration.
Tick..tock, the clock goes on
Minute by minute, then hourly
Month by month
Tick..tock and in this journey
We have searched, question and answered
whilst walking painfully along many of CP’s path.
Thou the CP’s journey is at its end
Virtually shaking hands with the sad and merry
Our passion for CP which was once raw
is now confined within the PD’s law
for CP followers journey itself never ends.
Be it in a hot summer or a winter’s cold
BEHOLD! COFFEE PRINCE’s journey will UNFOLD
PS. JAVABEANS/DRAMABEANS UR THE BEST. >wink
You are great! Reading these posts, not only read korean drama stories but reading your words. I like it most.
Nice story, nice ending, nice songs/soundtrack, what more could we ask for! I really really enjoy Coffee Prince! Hope there will be another one kdrama like this…and for these, I want to thank Javabeans again and again for bringing Coffee Prince in your blog….thank you for all of the 47 posts and more than 60,000 words, it has been very insightful, helpful for me, and I’m sure for the rest too who love to read your posts. It is most satisfying to reach a beautiful end.
I’m a big fan of Coffee Prince. It is the BEST Kdrama that I have seen sofar. Ideas are new and fresh through out the whole series. Although there are some cliche – e.g. 2yr time skip – the team, not just the PD and writer but also the artists, has undertaken their parts so well that, it is just PERFECT!
There are many SWEET moments that will stay with me for a long time. All artists are really good and just right for their parts. Yet, YEH stands out for me because she has immersed herself in EC that I fell in love with EC from the 1st cup. And, of course, I became a big fan of YEH, too.
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed CP and will miss it…
P.S. Thanks for the summaries and your additional thoughts. Enjoyed reading those and they were a great help since I don’t understand Korean… he-he.
urghhhhh…. i miss coffee prince already…
Thank u for your hardwork javabeans …
thank you for your quick posts….. so difficult to watch w/o eng subs but w/ kassuma’s uploads plus your posts, i breezed thru it. Really enjoyed CP, plus wouldn’t have been able to discover your site if not for this drama
Looking forward to more of your summaries & witty remarks…. K-drama never looked this great! thanks to you!!!! 
hey sarah, thanks for all your hardwork! i’ll really miss coffee prince!
I must say that other than CP being a sensation, your blog too has become one. You’re being mentioned in some of those CP forums and complimented esp. on your detailed summaries and insightful commentaries. You’ve indeed been a great help to us, the non-Korean speakers.
Kamsahamnida.
??? BTW, just curious, are you a Korean?
THANK YOU!
Hi there, I’ve never commented here before, but I’ve been relying on your episode summaries since about episode 5. I loved this series from the start because of its fresh outlook, and I greatly thank you for providing our insight and skills on the episodes. Coffee Prince has been such a pleasure to watch. Also, thank you for your subbing, how else could I get to watch these episodes and read the novel? Thanks again, and I’ll keep visiting here to see what’s next up your sleeve. XOXO
congrats on another drama well done!
i was refreshing the page every now and then just so i could read this final ep of CP. I thought the ending was a perfectly fine conclusion to a great series, even though it was a bit dragged out. What i would have liked to see was actually some cliff hanger that could have produced into a season 2. Saying that i think its better that they didn’t as most season 2’s turn into flops.
I applaud the cast and their ace acting skills. One thing that bugged me however was eun hye’s change of hair style . Not the most dashing hair style i thought she would reappear with but i think it suited her well enough in the end.
Thanks again and i hope to see more great drama’s from you cause i absloutley love them!
Wow, what a day! I’d planned to grab a session to the streaming server a couple of hours ahead to make sure I got a connection, but a meeting overran, and so I had to drive home like a KDrama hero rushing to pre-empt his childhood sweetheart’s imminent wedding to the Wrong Guy on the wrong side of Seoul, but I still didn’t get back till 5 mins before the broadcast started. To my amazement I got a connection first time, and not a single bout of buffering for the whole 80 mins or so. Maybe MBC put on extra server capacity.
I suppose we’ve all become a little blasé about the massive talents of the CP team and so were half-expecting them to do the totally impossible with their usual aplomb. But rounding this all off to everyone’s satisfaction (including, I suspect, the full professional satisfaction of the creative team themselves) truly would have been an impossible feat, so I’m more than happy with what they did manage and how.
Except that, though as acey has observed, the idea of falling asleep and snoring into the cellphone till morning comes is charming, the “old guy” in me (boy, the only problem I have with some comments on this blog is that they’re pretty heavily ageist) makes we want to say DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME. Sleeping with a cellphone on standby under the pillow is bad enough. But sleeping through the night with it clamped to the base of your brain in full transmit-receive mode is rather like opening a Coffee Prince branch on top of the Tschernobyl sarcophagus. Though some of us are hooked so badly, we’d probably helicopter in for a radiation-enhanced brew even there.
Finally, last night here in Europe, while javabeans posted and hundreds of you kicked off the comments, I had a dream. I was at a very busy train station and I’d come to along see someone off. In fact, I had somehow come along to see off every single one of the huge number of passengers who were boarding a very long train, and I felt a twinge of regret as each and every one of them climbed on board and disappeared from my sight. And yet, I didn’t recognise any of them, though at the same time I felt I knew and would miss them all and they seemed to know me, because they each gave me a wave as they stepped up into the carriages. Then the train left and I was completely alone in a huge deserted station. Which, when I then woke up, I recognised wasn’t actually a station at all, but the entrance to a rather run-down 1960s underground shopping mall on Princes Street, Edinburgh. But I think the train was the CP experience, with javabeans, the PD and the writer up front in the cab driving the whole thing, and all those known-but-unknown passengers were the folk who have commented here, and countless others who have been enjoying the ride with the rest of us but haven’t felt able to say anything on-line. I guess I’m not the only one right now who’s feeling a teeny bit desolate, but nonetheless massively content and hugely grateful, above all to the creator and sustainer of this blog.
Javabeans: If you get back even just a tiny fraction of the delight and understanding you have so generously given to so many people across the globe, you will, as the Korean idiom rather wonderfully puts it, “live well”. We all hope and pray you do.
i felt sad ’cause its the end..yet happy (^(00)^)
sigh*
anyway, thanks so much javabeans!!idoool!^^*
I have been a silent reader till now, but I just wanted to say thank you for your posts and dedicated work!
Thanx a lot…your synopsis saved my time of watching the drama…im having exam soon but cant wait till then to know the ending….will watch all the episodes i have left out after the exams…anyway glad to be part of ur coffee prince in this blog…u have done a great job..well-done!!
thanx a lot..
Thanks Javabeans and all of the commenters here. You guys definitely made watching coffee prince whole lot more enjoyable
It has always been a pleasure reading your writings.Thank you for sharing.Please do continue as you make the story so much clearer .Thank you.
Wasn’t YEH adorable when she stuck her tongue out like that after tasting the coffee HK made? She looked like a rabbit! >.
According to director’s interview, she think that this drama is already finished at twelve cup.
It’s the link of interview with the director (Lee Yun Jung)
http://news.naver.com/news/read.php?mode=LSD&office_id=230&article_id=0000002054§ion_id=106&menu_id=106
i think you can translate it for other peoples.
oh wow, you’re hitting 170+ in less than 12 hours of posting.. congratulations.. Hope to see more kdramas to share to us in the future… thanks
There’s a big lump in my throat stopping myself to cry as this is the final cup of coffee I’ll have with the coffee prince. I have throughly enjoyed watching the drama and always looking forward to your blogs so much as I’ve place it in my bookmarks.
At first I didn’t quite know what to say, however looking at how the actually made the finale sort of a “closure”, I thought it was quite sweet, like putting 4 heapfuls of sugar in an espresso, it needed that to avoid the caffeine rush, as indeed I feel viewers like me would have wanted it that way especially those who are not as addicted to caffeine just like being addicted to watching CP, we do need a little weaning off period.
This ending sure was well thought of, as many would say not perfect.
But thats the beauty of it, nothing is ever perfect, that’s life. All the Prince’s gor what hopefully what they want, everybody happy in their own little way , hey even the manager found happiness after seeing his long lost love and being able to actually leave first.. that was great. EC mom had her closure on the 16th cup, if everyone forgot, thats when she said she would wait for her girls to settle down if Mr Go would still wait for her.
As for the other pair, having a child after getting married is a bliss, but sometimes it takes a while.. ( I know and very much familiar with). Don’t you think its soo unfair if they had the baby anyway.. it will look too perfect.
What made coffee prince perfect is because its imperfect, like living itself!
Eun Chan and Han Gyul is true, because as lots of skeptics would think that long distance love affairs doesn’t work.. strangely enough it does if both parties work for it and won’t fool around or waver somewhere.. he he he..
Too good to be true but this is like my story, or someone else, a bit too similar but it happens.
Kudos to the staff and everyone involved with the production of coffee prince
Here’s looking forward to more kdramas such as these.. lifelike.. fresh and totally boosting like caffeine!
Cheers to you javabeans for entertaining us with your blogs and to fellow commentators addicted to coffee prince.
This las sip is for all of you! slllurrrrrrpppppppppppppp!!
Later mates!!
Dear Sarah aka Java Beans,
I am an addict to Coffee Prince and to your website. I always come and read your summary every Tuesday and Wednesday to enjoy cups of coffee here with all the roles, which I came to love. Love your songs you put up, love the detail that you write in, and the picture that you include in. Although I might be enjoyed the film more if I do not know how the story evolved, …but I could not help it …I am an addict. Seriously amazing job you have with this series (I did recommended your site to everybody I know)
Now it is over, I just feel it will not right not to drop a big THANK YOU note…
P.S.
Please don’t discard the songs yet, I need some time to get all the music that I love
With the drama Coffee Prince I have known you Javabeans>>it was a great experience
visiting your Blog everyday it became a habit..waiting for all the brilliantly written summaries..
I really admire you!!!Thank you very much I came to understand CP because of you cause I watch it without subs..i’m just relying on your summaries…It was a great pleasure reading all the commentaries I learned from them ….CP will be a memorable K-drama for me….
Like everyone else I’d like to thank you for your quick summaries and miscellaneous CP-related news ^^ It’s been one hell of a ride XD I’m gonna miss it~~
Thanks so much! I think this has been the best drama I’ve ever seen!
Sarah, I’ve put up some ‘treats’ for you and the rest of the withS2 subbers at our resource thread. Thanks for all your hard work and more to come for the future dramas as well.
Fighting!
Coffee Prince I’l miss You!!!
>Yoon Eun Hye as Go Eun Chan – - Great portrayal of character.. I know she gave a LOT of effort to show the “EunChan” looks, and character.. 1 thumb up for you!!!
>Gong Yoo as Choi Han Kyul – - Gosh!!!!! I adore you!!! This is the first time I’ve watch a drama with Gong Yoo and yet I think he deserves to be praised.. a HOT one!!! From being a playboy/ a not serious guy turned into a crazy over EunChan one!!! I like it!!! and in my lifetime, this is the first time I’ve had a comment in a Filipino Language..(coz I’m a Filipina)… Just to express much my thoughts about Gong Yoo in the drama I’ve quoted, “Gosh!!! Gong Yoo Nakakabaliw ka!!” I keep on smiling and even laughing whenever I see Gong Yoo on screen.. Muuaahhhzzz… Han Yoo Ju and Choi Han Sung – - throughout the 10 years, they’ve had their wedding
>Han Sung’s dog – - KAWAII!!!
>Princes – - I’ll miss you also..
–Min Yub – The way he carries Ha Rim if Ha Rim was so Mad with EunChan
–Ha Rim – A very sincere friend and a very ‘expert playboy’
–Sun Ki – who had loved and ready to love even w/o receiving love in return
–the oldest prince – very lazy and UNTIDY one..but yet he understands EunChan
>EunChan’s family
–Eun Sae – very vain on herself yet a TRUE sister..
–Mother – a somewhat supportive to her daughters
>Han Kyuls’ family
–Mother – sweet and very unique relationship with her adopted Han Kyul.. I hope all mothers will be like her..
–Granda – sometimes irritating but yet funny
>>>Waaahhhh!!! I’ll miss the times that I’m refreshing the net just to lokk at the recaps and the uploads of videos… I’m so much SURE that The Coffee Prince will be the NUMBER ONE this time.. =) and I’ll wait here in the Philippines.I’m sure they’ll air it here.. even if I’ve watched it already, still, I’ll keep my eyes on it.. =)
hope there will be another drama for Gong Yoo, Eun Hye, and add Ji-hoon…=)
>>>KUMAWO for the recaps… =)
thank u javabeans, for an amazing 2 months of Coffee Prince
i love u before CP but now i love u more (if that’s possible)
u r such a blessing to us!
everything i want to say has already been said in this wonderful blog, BUT just want to reiterate, u’ve made our CP experience all the more fuller with your screencaps and summary and most esp, your articulate thoughts..
see u again on other kdramas!
though to be honest, i think it will be hard to top off the COFFEE PRINCE PHENOMENON
also thank u everyone for sharing your analysis and comments, a great pleasure interacting virtually with u
God Bless!!
Lol Gramps @ 167:
Just as well they brought it in the last episode then, too late to bring in the cancer storyline. I’m sorry my brain must be fried, it’s dreadful that I’m even joking about this >__
thank you so much for the summary!
coffee prince made me flusttered all the way!
just wished a guy like han kyul could exist!
i would grab him and never let go!
also, yoon hye eun is really good as an actress! i’ve watched vineyard man and goong and i think she really really improved!
you’ve done a great work!
thanks a ton!
cheers!
Javabean,
Thank you so much!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO It’s over….so soon..i tried not to cry, but i couldn’t. It was good, and Javabean ur the best. Best wishes 2 u and all ur readers. i will diff. be back to read somemore of your summaries.. ur the best,again.
Bye..
Dear Javabeans….. 185 posts already….there is almost nothing I want to be say that has not been said repeatedly by all your enthusiastic and thankful readers who now many form your fans…. you are now a full fledge NET Super Celebrity!! *Claps* *Claps* *Claps* Thanks so much…. you can bet that many of us would stick around *winks*
Now me tries to brew a K-dom inspired Princely Royal Coffee treat for Javabeans *runs to find Eun Chae* for I have no clue how…..
Thanks…See ya *high fives* E
coffee prince is seriously one of the best dramas i’ve watched this year. maybe ever
it’s over … 2007’s summer over.. coffee Prince too…
Thank you javabean you was my little sunshine every tuesday and wednesday morning during this summer,
once again Thank you Javabean, you are really .. from the bottom of my Coffee cup .. THE BEST !
It’s going to be difficult now to chose a new drama too watch .. well I guess I’m going to check every week your blog ^^See you really really soon !
javabeans!!….thank you so much for painstakingly doing the summaries, music and screencaps for coffee prince…two things that makes me sad — the series have ended and second, i will be missing your insightful take and detailed summaries…
although, i will be looking forward to your next kdrama and hoping that there will be such as coffee prince where one didn’t feel dissatisfied….=)
carry on!!!…i salute you for sharing your time and yourself…you do make people happy!!!
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! why ohh why did it have to end!!!!????? ;.;
oooooooooooh I’m so saaaaaaaaaaad!!!!!!!! TTTTT _________ TTTTT Coffee Prince it’s over, I’ve never thought I see this… the ending was kinda nice….. Thank you Javabeans for giving us this service byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
#184 Acey, dude, your enthusiasm never failed to put a smile on my face. Shhh, between you and me, i’ll probably miss your comments the most. *Sniffs* this Coffee Prince online community is like no other. Good luck in school. See ya around.
Hi guys. I’m also a huge of huge fan of CP. Finally summer ends and CP ends. Here is personal web site of Yun eun hae. http://www.cyworld.com/dbsdmsgp
Oh! It’s in korean. but you won’t have problems looking at some pictures. Sometimes Yun eun hae replies herself cuz it’s her cyworld!!
HI!
I really want to thank you your reviews. NOt being able to watch the eps until weekend YOU made my day really happy. I was sure it’ll be a happy ending but I needed the proof that you gave!
I really liked all your summaries and from now on I’ll visit this site everyday. Thank You!!!
Bravo Javabean for another job well done. I stayed up the whole night waiting for your summary, call me crazy but this series really is driving me into pure obsession. Every Tue and Wed, I open my shop late (I arrived at work at 1pm!) just waiting for the download to complete and read Javabean’s summary. Thanks Javabean for keeping us company these couple of weeks. it has been both entertaining and insightful.
I have mixed feelings when I watched the final episodes. Sad because it is ending and a little bit unsatisfied with the ending. Thank God we do not have another ending like Witch Amusement. I like how Javabean expressed herself at the last episode. I like the first half of the episode and kind of plateau toward the end. Everyone is having a good ending and HG and EC is left enjoying a cuppa smiling with each other shyly. I was really hoping for better closure than this. Even Mr. Hong has a closure …
Well, I could not complaint for I thoroughly enjoyed the whole 17 chapters. I have never hooked on a Korean drama series like I did with CP. CP is not something new but refreshing. Both the lead actor and actress are superb in their acting. At least the kissing scenes are not stiff and seemed more real than some of the Korean drama series I have watched, like “When Spring Comes”. CP touched a lot of issues about love, maturity, responsibility and love of the same gender. I felt that it is not the writer nor the director’s fault to make is seems as it is promoting love of the same gender nor attempt to tackle the issue in CP, innocently I would rather think that they want to portray a pure love between a man and a woman whom he thought was a man.
Thank you so much Javabeans, you truly made my CP experience a memorable one……camping at Javabean’s site on Monday & Tuesday night…..inconceivable but true.
Thanks Javabean for making Coffee Prince infinitely more enjoyable with your eloquent thoughts and recaps. You are definitely one talented and insightful writer. Cheers.
thank you.. thankyou.. thank yoU!!!!! you are FLIPPIN AMAZING!!! i would not have been able to get through the the last few episodes without your very vivid…descriptive..FLIPPIN AMAZING.. insightful synopsis. I didn’t hafta struggle trying to make out or understand what they were saying or trying to say.. and I always got a general idea of what was going on as soon as I read your summaries.. truly.. i am so grateful for individuals like yourself who put the time and effort…. for people like.. US!!! who are HOOKED on this drama. Coffee Prince was a refreshing take on Korean Dramas.. and I am very sad that it’s ended… But don’t think I won’t end visiting your site to see what next best thing is! AWESOME WORK! KAhAHSAMnIDA!!!!!! yeah.. is that right??? hope so… take care! God bless!
Words cannot express the immense gratitude I have for your summaries. I’ve always had trouble speaking the Korean language and ever since I started watching the raw version of the episodes and then reading your summaries, my mom told me that I’ve been becoming much more fluent. Haha! Quite an achievement, if you ask me. =)
I also read your summaries for the Coffee Prince novel and wooo. That was pretty intense!!! So, pretty much, this comment is like all the other comments, all the thanks that everyone has already said on here, I repeat 1000000x and more. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Whether you continue to summarize future dramas/books/anything or everything, I still express my thanks. You’ve done a great job so far and when you do decide to take a break, I say you deserve it!!!
i stopped watching it at episode 12… but ive got nothing against the show its just that it didnt carry much weight for me… plus the fact that your summaries did the job to fill me up with the story…
in case anyone cared – the coffee shop is now open for business….there is like a two hour wait for a table cuz people are going in and taking pictures in every corner of the cafe and not coming out!!!! whoever said the owner of the shop was going to shut it down after filming was so wrong – looks like the doors will remain open!!
Wow….
For me it’s a great ending, so touching.
Thank you so much Javabeans… I can’t wait for another new drama summary
Kamsahamnida
wow!!!!!!!!! such great response 205+ more the most i’ve seen in any blogging….!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks so much!!!!
Javabean,is Gong Yoo married ?If not, does he have a girlfriend right now?Oh my God I’m crazy about him.I want to know everything about him.Too bad I’ve only known him thru coffee prince.He’ll be gone for two years.I will surely miss him.
thank you very much .in fact ,i was not satisfied with the ending.I hoped that a wedding at ending.May be ,director considered some reasons ,which i did not know.Perhaps ,they may extend the story.I did not hope so ,because the actor will attend in army.
WOW THANK U
i loveee this although im throughly sad that it has finished =((
I am …2 epsiodes away
16 and 17
i love eun chan’s new hair, it’s so adorable
Hi!
I love Coffee Prince very much so being able to translate the recaps would be my pleasure. If I use your photos, I won’t use direct link so you don’t have to worry 
I really love your recaps of Coffee Prince. Can I ask for your permission to translate all your recaps into Vietnamese?
Thank you and have a good day
Hong Kong.
Thank you for the summary!
Wow! That’s awesome!!!!
Thanks so much… I been reading your summary from ep1 to ep17 as this is my first comment here. With your summary and thought let me know the story better before I watch it with sub. As there few summary I read during my jounery back home sitting in the bus I cried . Really thank you so much….!!!
hey javabeans..I just want to ask..what will be the next drama that you’ll be blogging next? I hope it’s a new one so that we’ll have the feeling of excitement every week..waiting for your summaries to come just like here in Coffee Prince.. :>
Hi~ I’m surprised your summary, It was so cool… Even I just read only last ep. I felt high impression. Today I just found this web site, I didn’t know it before now. To be honest I couldn’t expect to see about drama in here. I really like it. I think I often visit here. ^^; Anyway you are awesome.~ Thanks for your job~!
Great job, thank you for your hard work! I’m looking forward in seeing whats next! thanks again!
Thank you so much Javabeans! Ahh i feel like tearing… I’m missing Coffee Prince already… Missing the sweet Han Gyul and Eun Chan, missing all the Coffee Princes, missing Han Sung and Yoo Joo… I miss Terri too! Coffee Prince has indeed been such a memorable Kdrama…
thank’s a lot for your wonderful summaries
! i appreciate all of your work, AND COFFEE PRINCE =
I agree w/ you its not the way im expecting it to end,is it bec of YEH poor health condition thats why it ended this way,it looks like they rush this last ep out,they didnt exert the same effort as the first few episode,most of it are mere flashbacks,anyhow it ended modestly and maybe im quite sad coz it ended so soon.thank you javabeans for the summaries.
OH NO it’s OVER!
Thanks sarah-java-beans for your awesome posts ^^
This was a kickass drama and YEH is someone to continue to keep an eye out for regarding dramas.. she was terrific here!
I love how people can connect through your site and share the kdrama obsession together – simply too cool.
I’ll definitely be coming back for more
Gee, isn’t the title of the drama, “The First Shop of the Coffee Prince”? Does that mean there may be a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc shops and a drama for each shop? They could use some of the current cast, along with new “prince and princesses”. Interesting potential, huh?
i am 37, and i, like some of you, happen to stumble across the series of: coffee prince. at first, i saw the title, coffee prince, i was curious to see what the show involved. i have to say that i was intrigued with it since the first episode. i have never wacthed any type of foreing drama. but these last 17 episodes (15 w. subs) have left me with a wonderful feeling i have come to love. this story moved me. being 37, one in my age, tends to wonder if there is still something magical about life. most viewers of this show are much younger than i, and can much appreciate life for what it is. but, since watching CP, i have learn to have a gleemer of hope for us who are still single and trying to accomplish a better life for themselves. like one of the characters said in his note to Eun Chan: dreams do come true. i am also amazed at the world following this show has gotten, every time i search the web (for other subjects) i always happen to find the topic of coffee prince. i can’t blame all fans of this show. the show had an originality, that here in america, we seem to forgotten. the great chemistry woth all characters had an amazibg synergy, that i too, could not help but get involed with them as well. i really loved the character, Eun Chan. she had a unique abilty to display an interested part of the show. her determination and control gave the other characters, an amazing display of showmanship. but, enough for now. i also wish to thank, javabeans, for putting up this web page. i am glad i had an opportunity to show my much appreciation to this wonderful show, i will from now on call: my own.
frankly, i agree with you, javabeans;sarah. d final episode ain’t that extraordinary.. it’s such a typical ending, considering the fact that this has been an atypical drama. nevertheless, thanks so much for this wonderful summary, yeah you can write a novel already! haha now, i can tell the world, hey i found a KOREAN drama which doesn’t make you cry! lolism
thanks javabeans for all your effort in the last 9 weeks. I really enjoyed your summaries as much as i enjoyed the drama
A couple of days later but here goes my comment…excellent blog!!! (hats and kudos off for you!!) The only possible match was this great drama to blog about. Excellent summaries, very objective and just the right amount of words (not very short not very long) Hope to keep coming back for more (and learn to handle a blog just as good as you do!)
Cheers!!!!
Thanks for you work in helping to translate the series and all the recaps posted here! Coffee Prince has been sooo much fun to watch so I can’t wait till I get to watch this last one finally.
Dear Javabeans,
Thanks for your summary!!!! Kam sa me daa..You never let us down!!!! Congrats on a job well done. I used to watch coffee princes at veoh however recently it was banned i donot know why so i depend on your summary to know and understand the series. However i could now watch the drama at youtube ,as i am based in Thailand youtube that was initially banned could now be accessed.
I do agree with you that, there is not much excitement to the last series. It is as though the producer and director are trying to wrap up the drama quickly and just create all the happy endings for the character!!..Again Congrats on a job well done!!!
this is a great drama.
5/5 & 2 thumbs up!
ahh!! thank you so much for writing these summaries! Even though I know that I should have waited, I couldn’t help myself. I don’t want this series to end :’(
You can visit http://hoomie.com to watch Coffee Prince, Goong, My Girl, Golden Bride, My name is Kim Sam Soon, Palace, and many other Great Korean Dramas online (english subs). All in 1 page. No need to click back and forth, or search around for each episodes anymore.
finally!! i loved this series to and have patiently waited for every episode. tank you everyone!!
don’t know what to feel, happy or sad.
happy because it has a happy ending or sad because coffee prince has ended. I never thought I’d feel both at the same time.
Thanks javabeans! ^_^
Thank you so much! I thought she was going to look like a girly girl in the end… I wish they did. lol. But, I like the ending. Thanks a lot! Thank you so much!
Aw I love this series! The subs finally came out for this ep so I was able to finish it today. I’m so sad that it ended! But man… I’m glad that Go Eun Chan had a chance to do something for herself … you could tell she really bloomed while over there in Italy… but it’s too bad she changed the subject when Han Kyul mentioned marriage. Maybe it would have been too hokey if the series ended with them married… but I just think if I were in that situation… I’d be ready to marry my man after being away from him for 2 years lol. Also, I hate it when new characters are introduced in last episodes (ie: that new girl who speaks japanese and mr. hong’s ex)… blah! haha i would have rather the new girl got introduced in the previous episode and that after the “2 years later” transition.. it was just revealed that mr. hong had an admirer who would frequent the cafe. i still feel the poor guy doesn’t have closure haha… saying her kid looks like him and all.
i too loved this series… though this final cup was not as satisfying… it ended on a light happy note. i will remember coffee prince! LOVE IT!
thank you for all your time and dedication with putting out the recaps, pictures, and song links up… i will shortly proceed over to your novel translations, and have a look at them.
furthermore, i realise that you are one of the with s2 subbers… so thank you thank you to you and your team for releasing these english subs… i never ever would have been able to enjoy this witty clever series if it had not been for you and your team’s efforts. thank you again =)
Hi Javabeans, I’ve been lurking here for a while reading your summaries and I have to say, you are the best. Thanks for all your hard work. I always come here first to check out your summaries before watching any episodes of Coffee Prince.
Yeah, I agree that the ending wasn’t that satifying but it was okay. The beginning of the final episode was good but by the middle, it was starting to slide ’cause I think they are trying to end it so there might be a possibility of a sequel or something. It would have been great to see a wedding for them.
OMG! THANX SO MUCH FOR ALL UR SUMMARIES!! i was addicted… i’m a long time reader, first time commenter!! I’m watching the final subbed version right now!! and just finished bawling my eyes out!! and then i realised i knew the song playing when eun sae is sitting on min yub’s back!! it’s daft punks- something about us!! one of my fave songs, and i figured, seeeing as u were always collecting the songs, i would add another one!! ^^
it was fun. so sad to see this end.
Javabeans, thank you for your articulate, wonderful, insightful and engaging write-ups about Coffee Prince. You and the rest of WITH S2 truly made my summer enjoyable and fun.
Someday, my husband and I will visit Korea and we’ll be sure to remember you and Coffee Prince with great fondness when we sip our first latte. In the meantime, we’ll tag along on your next KDrama journey.
Hi!
Can you show me how to download music from your website?
Thank you very much,
Cathy
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I finished the Last Cup last night. I loved it. The whole Coffee Prince experience…the drama, the actors, your summaries, and your insightful comments as well as the responses…have been a wonderful and memorable journey. Usually after a wonderful drama experience, I like to wallow in the afterglow for a week or so…rewatching fave epis, reading comments in soompi, cyberstalking the cuties, watching fanmade videos on youtube. So…I’ll give you a week to find another drama to blog so I can enjoy the experience again. I’m counting on you.*pressure* *pressure*
Thank you so much.
Cheerio.
i am so emotional…i cannot bring myself to read u alls comments…but i am just so glad that it served its purpose…i concur with Javabeans…this episode served its purpose and served it well….may not be the one we wanted, but then again….we don’t want it to end….thanks u all
I can’t enough how much I loved this series! For the first time ever, I am sad that a series has ended. At first I thought I like it so much because I didn’t expect too much from it, but in reality, I found myself yelling out loud how much “I love this!!!” – that never happened before… sure I like scenes from other series, but most got dull or too complicated or the good moments were limited.
I just wanna wanna say I loved this series! I’m hoping Gong Yoo will someone make it to the sequal (can’t they pull him out of his service once in awhile … sigh one can hope =P)
I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like something’s missing now that it’s all over with.
I miss them already.
Coffee Prince, Fighting!
Gosh! This is too sad… not sad about the episode, but sad at the fact that it’s over… and Gong Yoo is going away.
. I feel so bad… but luckily, i have school to concentrate on now. hehe. I guess that would leave my mind off Coffee Prince for a while. It’s like having a jetlag for some reason. hehehe. Or feeling of homesick. Thank’s Sarah for this.. it’s nice to read after watching the series. TC now.
any1 can rip Gong Yoo’s singing of ‘I Love You’ to Eun Chan?
His version – not the original singer’s version?
yes..i wanna gong yoo’s version too…please..someone
Hi! I’ve stumbled across your page a while ago while browsing around the web for Dal Ja’s Spring and I have to say, your site is very intersting. ;] It was right after reading your summaries to Coffee Prince that I thought I would give this drama a try, haha. No, actually, it was after seeing the coffee art that really got me hooked. ;p It wasn’t bad! Cute, actually. Thinking about it, I would like to get my hands on the novel now. ;]
I want to thank you for your summaries and the introduction of the variety of music used in each. ;] Take care!
just to ease javabeans load, Han Kyul’s version can be downloaded in my site or email me so i can send you…
I just have a quick question about Korea!
I am currently watching Coffe Prince, and I noticed that Han Kyul’s car’s steering wheel is on the left side, while Han Sung’s is on the right side!!!
Is HK’s car foreign?? Or do they just have both types in Korea?
(also, Bi’s car in Full House also has a left-side steering wheel…and does the cars in My Girl!……now that I think about it, maybe its HS’s car that is the weird one!!)
YOU ROCK, JAVABEANS! Thanks for all the recaps! I just finished watching the last episode on Youtube, and STILL couldn’t resist reading your episode summaries! Two thumbs up!
Thank you very much Javabeans for everything. I love the series. I love Eun Chan and Han Gyul, they’re perfect couple. I will give the drama a perfect 10 stars!
I’m not Korean (I’m a Filipino-America) but I love watching Korean dramas as long as it has subtitles so I could understand it.
hey javabeans! greetings from australia!
i’m not korean but i love, love coffee prince and watched it gazillion times BUT you missed out the song played when han kyul was playing basketball in his patio. i fell in love with that song, can you help me find out what is the title of that song, please =) =)
Was there additional songs in the last episode that are not listed?
Specifically, there was a song sung by a high female voice. I can’t remember the lyrics but it seemed like the word “saw” was in the chorus. Does anyone know it?
Thanks!!!
jackie, that song wasn’t listed here because it was already listed in a prior episode. off the top of my head i believe it’s the one by low-end project. Andy, sorry I have no idea what song you’re referring to based on that info. but fyi to everyone, I didn’t list every song every time it’s played — that would be insane. If a song was played in an earlier episode, it was listed the first (or the most prominent) time it was used. You can check out the overall list of songs here.
thanks javabeans for the wonderful summaries! it certainly enlightened some of the blurry episodes for me due to bad translations hehe! i’ve just finished watching coffee prince (2nd time around) and i really am hoping for a coffee prince 2 or a coffee princess but then again it would be sad if Gong Yoo will not be in it since he’s probably serving the military now so i guess the producers should wait for GY’s return. i became a big fan of his after watching coffee prince (it’s my first tym seeing him, actually). i wish cp will be aired soon here in the Philippines. do u have by any chance have a script or summary of other gong yoo series, i.e. Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy among others?
hi andy…
just trying to help…
i think you’re referring to “SAD THING”…
if you keep hearing the words “I saw you”…
you can go to http://www.imeem.com for songs in CP…
just search for coffee prince playlist…
if anybody’s interested…
watch coffee prince in http://www.aznv.tv
its way better than youtube…
just search for Coffee Prince…
but you have to sign in first…
and there’s a lot of other korean series to watch…
Javebeans thanks so much for everything…
you’ve help me understand CP more…
i’ve read the novel, too…
i think i will forever love CP…
hi GY_addict…
I’m Pinay, too…
but i’m here in CAlifornia…
yup hopefully CP will be aired in Pinas…
it will be a hit for sure…
but i pray that they will use good voices…
not the like they use in GOONG…
i’m lucky here in california…
aside from the internet…
they aired CP in a cable channel here…
so i got the chance to see it in a bigger screen…
it’s my 4th time to watch CP now…
i can’t get enough!!!!!
Connie, that’s it!
Thanks for the help with the song.
I can’t let go of my CP addiction!! This is a great site! Kudos javabeans!
Andy…
nice to know it’s the song you’re asking…
it’s my favorite next to White Love Story…
it was the song that was used when han kyul finally admitted to eun chan that
he doesn’t care whether she’s a man or an alien…hahaha…
go,go,go to all CP addicts…
I think Coffee Prince will be shown in the Philippines soon. I learned that the GMA Kapuso Channel 7 already bought the right to air the series. I’m sooo excited, looking forward to it! I’m sure CP will be a sure-hit ^_^
hi coffee maniac…
so ur pinay…
nice to see a lot of kababayans here…
that’s good news if GMA 7 will really show CP…
i’ve been telling my friends back home that they should wait for it…
with great anticipation…
CP remains my #1 korean series so far…
I thoroughly enjoyed this drama and is going to be one of my top five korean dramas. I actually watched it again right after I finished my first round. I hope that they won’t spoil the second coffe prince drama (without Han Kyul? That would suck).
Hi connie, yes I’m pinay
So you’re in Korea right now?
Anyway, I’m sure Coffee Prince will be a big hit here ^_^
I can’t wait to watch it again!
Take care!
hi coffee maniac…
sorry to mislead you…
what i mean by nice to see a lot of kababayans here is in this site…
I’m here in California…still lucky bec one of the cable channels here aired CP…
just ended last night…I’m on my 4th time to watch CP via internet…
good for you you’ll be able to watch it with tagalog dub…hehehe…
nice to know you fellow pinay and CP addict!!!
anyone interested in Gong Yoo’s new commercial…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H67SY4MTasw
i think it took me like 2 months to finish the last 2 episodes
i’m impressed with this episode, it wasn’t SPECTACULAR, but it left a good impression. It basically sums up all the feelings I had for coffee prince. I really like Eun Chan’s new look. The random pair ups in the end were pretty funny. Thanks for the summaries, let’s hope there will be another drama that will make me this happy =D.
Whew! There’s a lot of comments. Javabeans, you are simply phenomenal too!:)
I’m actually laughing myself out when I finished it. Why? Because just like what Javabeans said, at first I didn’t think this would be a drama that I will continue watching but as it goes,it became one of the best Kdrama ever. On the 1st few episodes I repeatedly pressed the FF button but already got hook on the 2nd episode, huh? Did I said first few? Hahaha!
Now I’m really sad cuz it’s already finished. I’m just hoping that there will be a 2nd SHOP and that the COFFEE PRINCESS will thrive.
Again, JAVABEANS..thank u,thank you so much! Most especially for ur songs.Whew!
AND COFFEE PRINCE just got the right taste!
Aja!
hello…..
thank you javabean… this website is really cool…. it helped me a lot…..
i want you to know that i am really addicted in this series (coffee prince)….. i love the story….. for me, it is the best korean series.. ever!!!!…..
i love the part where hankyul sung a song for eun chae…( the wake up call) that part is awesome…. i also like the version of han kyul’s loving you….. i love it!!! and i love gong yoo that i want to get a copy of it, only the part where han kyul sang the song… could you please give me a copy or just teach me how and where i could download it….thank you very much……
hello connie! sorry i haven’t been here much lately i wasn’t able to read your messages… wish too that they will use good voices and wish also that they won’t cut any scene coz all of it are really good!
hi again GY_addict…
yup i hope so, too..
i hope it will not be like what happened to Goong…
i’ve seen some parts of the tagalog dubbed of Princess Hours and holly molly…
it was disappointing…so i hope in CP GMA 7 will give justice to the voices…
especially the voice of Han Seung…
Hi guys…I’ve just finish watching Coffee Prince last night…It was really really great,can’t get over it…I was kinda disappointed with the ending but somehow it is really fun to watch…I’m going to watch it again.*^_^*…Can someone give me other korean drama series that is really worth watching or Korean Movies perhaps?!Thanks…I will appreciate it a lot!!!I really love Korean Drama!!!(*^_^*)
Hi javabean
have you heard anything on MBC an award on Coffee Prince?
it’s my first time to leave such comment. well then its worth it!!…. when i finished watching this almost 18 hours without standing(i even ignore the feelings of “deficate”
)… i just can’t stop missing them! most especially han gyul and eun chan!!! i can help it… i always pretend that i am part of that show… im really affected of this…. i wish i was eun chan …. i really, really, really love it…. as if my heart will explode!!!!!!! almost… oppsss… it truely perfect!!!! wish there was a next episode. what happen next to them? do chan and gyul married???? sigh….. but still….. i loooooooooovvvvveeeee it!!!!
I watched the entire series 2 weeks ago with the english subs by S2. But your recaps gave me additional insights and helped me understand a few things that confused me a little before.
Nice to see I’m not the only one that got gaga over CP. And I do agree that the casting here is genius. Everyone was great and I love the choice of music too.
I do wish sometimes that they married off EC and HK so I’d have closure
but that wouldn’t fit in right.
I’ll surely bookmark this site for future reference. You’re truly eloquent.
I can’t decide on yet what to watch next. I’m still getting over CP, been listening to the unofficial and official OST and scouring every BTS and NG clips. That’s after watching the series more than 5x already
Anybody know the song played during the part –
Han Gyul runs off, yelling, “Come home quickly! I miss you! Come back soon!” during his morning jog.
Can some kind souls tell me? Thanks so much in advance!!
well.. what can I say…
I love COFFEE PRINCE sooooo muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….
i have watched it for 2 times and will be at my 3rd times and its so addicting…
as in.. all the characters and especially Gong Yoo and En Chan… hay.. they are so sweet as if they are really lovers in real life…
hope to have a COFFEE PRINCE 2… after he gets back from camp…. i miss him so muchhhhhhhhhh….
he is very talented – manly but with sweet voice and cute heart….
hope that this is not goodbye for coffee prince.. coffee prince will remain one of the best KOREAN DRAMA for me….
light drama/comedy but super romantic love story….
I love COFFEE PRINCE!!!
Hi Javabeans,
thanks very much for the excellent collection of coffee prince osts on this website.
really really enjoyed reading and listening to your reviews of coffee prince.
yeah, its unrealistic but certainly extremely enjoyable.
hope a similar series with such simple sincerity is produced soon.
Please continue your good work! And thank you for the second OST!!
this moment very sad moment for me and i watched this i am crying i wish to reply this in philippines for me this is the best korean drama for me i luv you coffee prince gong yoo and yoon eun hye i luv you very much
from:maylyn
santing na ning labas yu laluna ng atikayu kwartu
i am getting real crazy over cp! its such an excellent drama! it lifts up your spirit and bring smile to everyone!
Gong Yoo is so so so damn cute & macho! look at him & u go drooling over it!
hope they will have CP 2, when Gong Yoo completes his army.
I’ve been watching it so many times, lost count liao. can’t sleep without watching CP.
i am in love with CP & Gong Yoo and i am not shy to admit it.
I’m basically just repeating everyone else’s comments… I loved CP!!! Finished watching it 3 days ago but I’ve been rewatching my favourite parts over and over again, i just cant get it out of my system!
But I do wish the final scene was a lil bit more romantic than the sitting-down-and-having-coffee scene we got, simply because Eun Chan and Han Gyul were so sweet and cute in every other scene they were in. I mean they weren’t even holding hands, hugging each other or anything!
Other than that, i thought this series was perfect – great soundtrack, beautiful sets and locations (I want Han Gyul’s & Han Sung’s houses!!!), a superb cast (all the princes were hilarious) and last but not least, electrifying chemistry between the 2 leads (i thought GY and YEH were hooking up in real life coz they portrayed a couple so well). Hopefully they’ll come up with a 2nd season with the same cast because a different cast just wouldnt be the same. Sigh, but for now I’ll just wear out the rewind, fast forward and play buttons on my dvd player!
hello CP addicts….
Coffee Prince is being shown in the Philippines…and getting a very huge
support from a lot of people…
I’ve watched this series for a couple of times to which I lost count…
Yet I still can’t get enough of it….
I still watch it whenever I have time…
Even the one that they are showing in the Phil…
Although I love to hear their real voices…it’s also fun to hear it in our native language…
I hope they will finally do a sequel when Gong Yoo comes back from the military…
A lot are hoping for this…so I hope MBC will take a heart to
push through with it…
We are missing the closeness of the whole casts….the sweet chemistry b/n
Gong Yoo and Eun Hye…
As for now I will never cease in watching it over and over again…
i think they left some stories hanging on purpose (e.g.: eun chan not being able to answer to han gyul to marry her upon her return, ha rim’s family problems, additional characters, additional Coffee Princess, etc.) because the producers are expecting for Coffee prince part 2 that i hope will come soon. i love ur summaries tho.
thanks a lot for ur effort.actually they’ve been showing “Coffee Prince” in my country until eps. 4 but I’m the kind who wouldn’t mind spoilers and reading the eps. guides or watching vids online in advance.lol!
i really enjoy ur synopsis and keep up the good work!!!
i love the ending ^^ Im a month inspired now.
huaaaaa!!!!!! i luv everythin about coffee prince..
n tx 2 u dramabeans,, since im too lazy 2 download this drama,, but i really really really wanna watch it again,, n now i can juz read ur synopsis…. OMG!! how grateful i m…..
it’s in my head now,, every day,, every minutes,, every seconds,, i cant 4get tis drama….
n owh yeah,, keep up da gud workin!! we’ll miss ‘coffee prince’ soooo much!!!
^^…
i really love this series. ive been obsess with it for a few weeks now.
i watched the last episode over and over again and never get bored of it.
and read your post of the last episode and cried.
damnn i miss them already
look of how it impact others.
thanks for the music!
its hard to find them.
thanks so much for all your excellent recaps and screen caps.
your writing was excellent and really helped to fill in the gaps and nuances from watching the show. i also liked reading your take on each episode.
i’m still in the process of watching the show (it’s taking a while to download fully) but i’ve already read all your fantastic recaps! and it’s only making me look forward to watching each episode, even though i know what’s going to happen..
please keep up the good work, its really much appreciated!
thanks for the reviews!!!!
keep blogging in some dramas!!!
your Coffee Prince review is so nice, you have some of the songs in it ^_^
I hope you had Love Truly too aka I Really Really Like You
TY! your the best!!!!
Dramabeans, you are soooooooo good. I’m glad that I found your site. My daughters and I just discovered Coffee Prince about 3 weeks ago and we are now hooked on it. Fueling my obsession to find as much info that I could, I found your site and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your insights (which can be sometimes profound and hilarious…). I just finished reading your episode recaps and everytime, I read your writings I can’t help but be reminded of how I am feeling while watching the show.
Ah, what am I going to do after this? I told my daughters that it would take me awhile to warm up to another drama….. unless, something comes up as great as CP. I am reading your other drama reviews and might watch them later on.
I already got me the dvd box set since my daughters and I are planning to watch it again and again and again.
I appreciate the music sharing very much too since I am introduce to other outstanding artists. I may not understand the words, but hey! isn’t music a universal thing. Sometimes the melody is all there is to it.
All in all, the stars must have been in the right position for this show to come into being. Lovable casts, great acting, wonderful storyline, superb music and everything else that brought this masterpiece together.
Thanks!!!
I hope this comment was not too late, CP was shown in the Philippines through GMA Network last Jan and ended last March 2008. I really want to congratulate the producer, director, the staff and most of all the stars of CP, you’ve been so marvelous in your acting and most especially CONGRATULATIONS TO GONG YOO AND YOON EUN HYE. They acted so naturally, I fell in love with the drama series. When the show started last Jan. I was really on my depressed moment of my life and I was able to recover from it because of watching CP every night, I really don’t sleep early just to watch it. And I even bought a DVD though I had a hard time reading the subtitle I”ve watched it over and over again at night after I came from work. I got inspired with the show and Gong Yoo was really so handsome and gorgeous. Just a comment, the ending was just a little sad for me because i think there should be a deeper finale. (Like seeing Han Gyul and Eun Chan get married etc.) Anyway, I really loved it I am hoping that there will be a Coffee Prince 2 after Gong Yoo finish his service at the military, and I know millions of fans of CP will prefer same castings because a show will not be the same as it was if there will be changes on the major cast. I admired the acting of Yoon Eun Hye and Gong Yoo and they look good together. I hope MBC will be able to provide us the season 2 of COFFEE PRINCE. I have been addicted to the show I would say. I never watched any korean drama over and over again other than Coffee Prince. And I just hope that there will be a release of their original DVD in the Philippines as well, I know the released were only from selected countries and some Asian country, fans of CP look forward on the copy soon.Go Coffee Prince.!!!!!
I really enjoy it…All summaries are great….
jeoneun indonesia saram imnida
I like it…..
coffe prince you’re the best!!!
gong yu ang en chan……..ciayou
This is a special film for me cos there’s so many scene that make me smile,sad,happy and make me want to taste the coffee of course…. just want 2 say… PLEASE.. GIVE ME “THE COFFEE PRINCE 2” to see what happen next when Han Kyul and Eun Chan married…
i am still not over coffee prince! ive watched the dvd four times already and im halfway the fifth! it is soo entertaining to a boring life such as mine. can hardly wait to go to korea and stalk gong yoo. yay!
Dear all
Please vote on this site for that fantastic drama
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i am probably a retard in watching this excellent show… caught it on dvd and got hooked and watched it over and over again….
Thanks for the recaps and the uploads of all the beautiful songs in the show… a really nice nostalgic rewind of the sweet and romantic flick….
Really grateful. Thanks so much.
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is it too late to leave any comments?… ah well, i watched like 6 times Coffee Prince, its my favourite drama to date… and i;ve just started to watch Korean dramas like 2 months and friends have been strongly recomending this drama…. its not the typical korean/taiwanese drama, so i guess thats why i like it so much…
initially, i didnt like it, but after the 2nd episode, man it really grows on you… after finish watching this drama, was pastering my other half to get me the DVD.. LOL…
OMG!!!! I am addicted to this show. I just can’t remember how many times I have re-watched CP. I just can’t help keep watching over and over again.
And thx for the lovely re-caps. Thx a bunch for the drama rating as well. If you had not posted your rating, i wouldn’t have watched this show and would have missed the chance of watching great show like CP. Hats off to all the actors, directors, writers and whosoever related to this show.
However the ending would have better showing Han Gyul and Eun Chan getting married
.
I LOVE THIS DRAMA!!!!! >_____<
i’m sad but thrilled at the same time that it’s ended.
even though i’d love to see a season 2, i’m scared it won’t be as perfect as the first. so i’m happy with the way it ended.
but how EC didn’t answer HK about the marriage thing bothered me. *sigh* oh well, i’ll just leave the rest to my imagination ^^
thanks so much javabeans!!!!
Contrary to what others say, I love the ending. It was a clever way to end this drama. Had the writer chose to end it with Han Kyul / Eun Chan getting married, I would have been very satisfied and forgotten about this drama by this time. But the lack of closure (…is like strong coffee leaving a bitter aftertaste in my mouth) leaves so much room for imagination that up to now (1-1/2 years later) I’ve been thinking about how it should have ended. And the way they ended the drama leaves room for a sequel…which I am anticipating.
It’s the best drama I’ve ever seen. I love the actors, the acting, the music and all the details…its perfect! In this part of Asia where I live, we are mostly exposed to American soaps and after watching Coffee Prince, the soaps that I’ve seen so far pale in comparison to CP. Unfortunately, CP raise the bar in terms of my k-drama expectations so much so that up to now, I cannot appreciate other k-dramas. The actors are not as good looking, the scripts are not as interesting, the acting is not as good and the music is not as moving…sigh….
Maybe if I get to see Gong Yoo in a new drama (I hope he makes one as soon as he gets out of MS) with the same PD, I’ll get over this addiction!
i love very much this drama ,and when i see GONG YOO acting i feel that he dont act but it’s for real , he is very handsome, because this drama i know this blog , you are very amazing javabeans , thanks a lot for your work ,contunie always like this , aja.
I hope this comment was not too late.. Actually, i knew about Coffee Prince since August last year when my country-Indonesia has aired this drama but i’m late to leave a comment because i just have time to leave a comment today..I LOVE THIS DRAMA VERY MUCH, COFFEE PRINCE IS THE BEST KOREAN DRAMA I’VE EVER WATCHED.. I even bought a DVD. I read about this drama from Asian Magazine that write about CP 2007 ago& i cant believe when my country aired this drama too..I love Han Gyul & Eun Chan , i want to see both of them getting married in the end but it never happened.. So, i hope MBC will make C0FFEE PRINCE PART 2 WITH THE SAME CAST AFTER GONG YOO FINISHING HIS MILITARY SERVICE IN SEPT 2009.. Please MBC, MAKE THE SEQUEL.. The ending was good but actually I’m not satisfied enough with the ending, i expected The passionate kissing scene between Han Gyul & Eun Chan, because Han Gyul miss her so much, not only the simple hugging.. I want more like kissing or marriage.. Yoon Eun Hye will be star in “Lady Castle”, but i think Coffee Prince is the most memorable drama she ever had & the highest rating from her other drama.. Remember what she said that she felt really died after Coffee Prince end .. G0NG Y00 & EUN HYE, i hope you both will make another drama together because you’re the SWEET C0UPLE i’ve ever watch.. C0FFEE PRINCE ROCK !!!
i’m very SAD this drama is over ..^^ but i hope there will be another sequel ..
I know it’s probably too late to post here but I just wanted to thank you dramabeans for your great, well-written blog, especially for the Coffee Prince series, and to let you know that it is still getting appreciated.
I’ve been reading your CP blogs since finishing the show and it has been a nice way just to put everything together and read your thoughts (and everyone else’s!).
And if you are reading, GONG YOO: YOU ARE GORGEOUS IN EVERY WAY!!!
I’m new to K-dramas – CP being the first i’ve watched. A friend of mine gave me a copy of CP, saying it was highly recommended and I have to admit… Korean series with subtitles…. I was very sceptical at first!!!
But CP just blew me away. I was instantaneously hooked and watched the entire series in almost 24 hours!!!
My work has been suffering since stumbling across this great show, desperately trying to get my hands on anything and everything CP/GY, but it’s ok because waiting for Gong Yoo to finish his military service is going to be worth it!!!
Hello to everyone from Sydney, Australia if anyone is still reading!
I’ve just recently gotten into K-dramas, with Coffee Prince being the second I’ve watched (And Boys Before Flowers being the first.) I can’t help but hope that they may arrange for a sequel because Coffee Prince was just absolutely incredible; It used some of the drama cliches without using them in a way that WAS cliched. The soundtrack was absolutely outstanding; it’s the best I’ve ever heard for any work.
SO CROSS YOUR FINGERS FOR A SEQUEL!
FIGHTING!
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for these episode summaries; they were well-written and full of insight for me, first time Korean drama viewer. (I’ve watched a lot of Japanese drama previously, but for Coffee Prince beats them all hands down! xD)
I was also grateful for the conversations you translated and transcribed as sometimes as I was watching (with S2’s fansub) I’d be like, “Why is she so mad? They’re just horsing around?” Or “What on earth did he mean by that?” And I’d turn to your episode re-caps and just feel the light bulb slowly blink into life. And I found this site completely by chance =o
Not that I’m complaining about S2! Translating is HARD; I find translating between my two native tongues (English and Swedish) difficult and they’re at least on the same branch of the language tree. (What’s with all these weird analogies?)
So kisses and hugs to S2 too! =*
Coffee Prince is my new favourite drama, and you and this site totally kick ass! And I will be watching more Korean dramas in the future =)