Boys Before Flowers: Episode 16
by javabeans
Thasswhatimtalkinbout. Good episode! The cute is back.
No, it wasn’t the best episode we’ve had, and there were still a few hard-to-buy logic points, but I think there’s a key difference from the frustrating inconsistencies of Episode 15. Episode 16 had points that stretched believability, but at least they worked in context.
See, I’m not against the idea of “check your brain at the door” fun — but even that has fundamental requirements. Like basic logic, continuity, flow.
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EPISODE 16 RECAP
Jun-pyo arrives at Ji-hoo’s, making an excuse rather than admit he just wanted/needed the company. He says he only dropped by because Ji-hoo’s house is closest, plus he had fought with Yi-jung in Macau and Woo-bin always has girls hanging around. Ji-hoo points out that Jun-pyo punched him too, so Jun-pyo tells Ji-hoo to hit him and they’ll call it even.
That’s a tacit apology, and Ji-hoo smiles. Jun-pyo asks roundabout-ly how “everyone” is doing. Ji-hoo replies, “If you’re wondering about Jan-di, she’s fine.”
Jun-pyo tries to pretend he didn’t want to know that, changing the topic to demand a birthday present. Ji-hoo hands over the bag Jan-di left behind, inside which Jun-pyo finds a doll with curly hair. It comes with a note from Jan-di: “Gu Jun-pyo, happy birthday. I’ll pray that your birthday isn’t lonely, and full of only happy things.”
(Ji-hoo’s act of friendly loyalty means he has again stepped back to help Jun-pyo and Jan-di. This is what makes him a good friend, but won’t get him the girl in the end, which is something he knows. Thus he broods as he eats his pancakes of sadness.)
At school, Jae-kyung recognizes Jan-di and greets her enthusiastically. She’s going to be enrolling at Shinhwa University and suggests that they be good friends (as “unni-dongsaeng,” or a big-sis-little-sis relationship).
Since she’s Jun-pyo’s fiancée, Jan-di’s less enthused but tries to be polite. When Jae-kyung says she’s here to see somebody, Jan-di guesses that’s Jun-pyo. Speaking of the devil, Jae-kyung spots him walking by with F3 and bounds over to him. Unfazed by his brusque demeanor, she grabs him in a headlock and calls him fiancé.
Jun-pyo breaks free, calling her a crazy monkey (again). Jae-kyung has accepted this engagement thing and intends to see it through, and declares: “I’m going to tame you.”
Jan-di watches quietly from the sidelines. Seeing her expression, Woo-bin approaches to explain that Jun-pyo’s starting at the university with the others. (I really love him for this; he’s a nice guy, and as we’ve seen, he’s always the biggest advocate for friendly harmony.)
Ga-eul hears about the encounter as they work, playing the supportive friend who’s indignant at “that other girl.” But Jan-di has to be honest, saying Jae-kyung is actually a cool person — which is when she shows up.
Jae-kyung cheerfully introduces herself to Ga-eul, looking around and saying their job looks like fun; she’s always wanted to try something like this. She then “borrows” the girls, leaving her bodyguard behind with Master.
Girl-bonding time. This is another thing Jae-kyung has always wanted to try — a day chatting and hanging out with the girls. Asked whether she doesn’t have friends for that, Jae-kyung says brightly, “I have no friends.” She’s moved around so much that she never had the opportunity.
Jae-kyung knows Jan-di is acquainted with Jun-pyo, but not the extent of their relationship, so she asks Jan-di for advice on the type of girls Jun-pyo likes. It’s an awkward question, and Jan-di answers a bit ruefully, “He’s so busy thinking about his own style that I’d bet he wouldn’t even remember what the girl wears.”
Jae-kyung decides, “I like him more and more,” and prods for more details.
Jan-di thinks, then answers that Jun-pyo is super arrogant and acts like he knows everything. Growing wistful, Jan-di starts to get lost in the memory: “If he likes something, he ignores everything else and goes for it all the way, like a bulldozer. He’s really scary when he’s angry, but when he treats you well, he’s tender.”
Jan-di snaps out of it, coming back to the present, and finishes by saying he’s childish and hot-tempered. Pleased with the detailed description, Jae-kyung says, “You know him well. Good, let me ask an official favor. I really want to get along well with him. Be my dating coach.”
Jan-di’s face shows just how much she doesn’t want to agree. Ga-eul, who has been standing by uncomfortably, shoots an upset look Jae-kyung’s way (though the latter doesn’t notice).
At the end of the night, Jae-kyung hands two shopping bags to Ga-eul and Jan-di, announcing that they’re her best friends now — she jokes that those are “bribes.” Ga-eul thinks Jae-kyung’s a little strange, but has to admit somewhat reluctantly, “She’s someone you can’t hate.”
Yi-jung and Woo-bin tease Jun-pyo about Jae-kyung and wonder when he got so chummy with his fiancée, after hearing about her biting his ear (which they point out is Jun-pyo’s “sensitive point”).
However, their initial joshing turns into worry — what if the engagement turns serious? Then Jun-pyo and Jan-di will be over for good. Ji-hoo tells them they can do something about it — are they Casanovas or what?
Jan-di’s family hear about Jun-pyo’s engagement and ask her dejectedly if it’s true. Jan-di confirms it, so they to find out as much as they can about this mystery fiancée who stole Jan-di’s spot as Jun-pyo’s future wife.
Jae-kyung makes an unannounced visit, introducing herself as Jan-di’s new friend. Not knowing that this is Jun-pyo’s fiancée, Jan-di’s parents welcome her to drop by at any time.
When Jae-kyung requests to spend the night, borrowing a tracksuit much like the one Jun-pyo once wore, the family pauses to wonder, “This situation feels familiar.”
Ever eager to try out new things, Jae-kyung enthuses over their impromptu pajama party. She says, “It feels like predestination, meeting you and Gu Jun-pyo in Macau.” She confesses, “I must have liked him from the first time I met him.” She would’ve normally been completely against the engagement, but “the moment I saw his face, my chest tingled. Do you know that feeling? Is there someone you like? A first love?”
At Jan-di’s expression, Jae-kyung guesses there is someone. Jan-di says there’s one person who had an effect on her: “When I looked at him, my mind would go blank.” (By this, she means that everything else goes dull and fades.)
Jae-kyung describes Jun-pyo as wine — the more you drink, it circulates through the blood and brings a tingling, electric feeling all over your body. It occurs to her that Jun-pyo may like somebody, but she figures, “It doesn’t matter. I’ll just have to make him like me now.”
Jun-pyo waits around campus for Jan-di, who’s she’s not happy to see him. She snaps at him when he starts to follow her; he asks why she doesn’t swim anymore. She merely replies, “I quit.”
Jun-pyo feels the need to clarify that the engagement wasn’t his idea; he has nothing to do with it. Jan-di retorts that it has nothing to do with her either, adding sarcastically, “You’ve gotten a lot kinder, to bother explaining that to the stain you want to erase.”
In the distance, Jae-kyung spots them and starts heading over. Jan-di takes advantage of Jun-pyo’s momentary distraction to hurry away, catching Ji-hoo as he’s about to leave. She asks for a ride.
Ji-hoo sees Jun-pyo following behind, assesses the situation, and hands her a helmet just as the other two arrive.
When Ji-hoo is introduced, Jae-kyung says knowingly to Jan-di, “This is him, right? The one you like?” Not registering the tension, Jae-kyung thinks this is great, and suggests that they all go out together. The other three respond immediately, “No.”
Jan-di excuses herself, tells Jae-kyung to have fun with Jun-pyo, and asks Ji-hoo to leave quickly.
Ji-hoo drops Jan-di off at the clinic, where Jan-di has taken on an assistant position. Nothing medical — mostly running errands and cleaning. Ji-hoo offers to help and accompanies her inside — but the instant he sees the doctor, his eyes bulge open in shock. Doctor-Grandpa recognizes Ji-hoo, shouting after him as Ji-hoo rushes out.
Yes, the doctor is Ji-hoo’s grandfather. Also the ex-president. At the restaurant, Master says that it wasn’t that the grandfather wouldn’t see Ji-hoo all these years, but that he couldn’t, and asks Jan-di to help.
Before he can elaborate, visitors stagger inside the restaurant: an exhausted Yi-jung and Woo-bin.
Taking Ji-hoo’s hint to do something about The Pesky Fiancée, they’d both sought to woo her away from Jun-pyo. Yi-jung tried impressing her with his art collection, while Woo-bin “rescued” her from gangsters. But their plan backfires — Jae-kyung is utterly exhausting, which they realize after following her around, eating, drinking, karaoke-ing together.
The plan failed, so they are down to their last resort: to forget about Jae-kyung and focus on getting the Idiot Duo together. (Not my words! Woo-bin calls them that.) For this plan, they require Ga-eul’s help.
First, Ga-eul calls Jan-di to tell her she has a date with Yi-jung. Dreamily mooning over Yi-jung has the intended effect — Jan-di freaks out about Ga-eul’s welfare, because a player like Yi-jung would completely use and abandon her friend.
She resolves to prevent this and calls Ji-hoo, but gets no response. I’m not sure why she doesn’t try Woo-bin next, but she finds him anyway when she bursts into Jun-pyo’s room to plead for his help.
Since this is a part of The Plan, Woo-bin tells her Jun-pyo’s in the next room, but doesn’t bother explaining that Jun-pyo’s getting out of a shower. And it’s a good thing for fans, too, since this leads us to our fanservicey moment of the day: bare-chested Lee Min-ho.
There’s a hilarious moment when Jan-di, all frazzled with worry (and from half-nekkid Jun-pyo), blurts out her concerns. Her words are jumbled up so it comes out like, “Need your help,” “I can’t do it alone,” and “You might have to get physical.”
By the last bit, she means he’d have to fight or use force with Yi-jung, but as she doesn’t explain that, Jun-pyo perks up in interest. Jan-di frets some more: “What if we have to go to a hotel?”
After that misunderstanding is clarified, Woo-bin intentionally plays on Jan-di’s fears about Yi-jung’s ladykiller tendencies, demonstrating Yi-jung’s Five Steps to Seduction on Jan-di in front of a jealous Jun-pyo. (I love jealous Jun-pyo.)
Jun-pyo scoffs because Ga-eul isn’t anything like Yi-jung’s type. However, Woo-bin fans the flames, countering, “No, he said he found her cute.” He wonders how long it’ll take to win over Ga-eul — it might only take one day.
That means Jan-di must stop them from having a successful date at all costs. She busily works out a plan and shares it with Jun-pyo. Woo-bin watches in satisfaction.
Together, Jan-di and Jun-pyo set out to save Ga-eul. Or rather, Jan-di drags along an indifferent Jun-pyo while she spies.
Aware of their audience, Yi-jung and Ga-eul commence their act. (It’s a good thing that Yi-jung and Ga-eul are faking and know that Jan-di’s there, because she is the worst undercover spy ever.) All day, Yi-jung plays the attentive, flirtatious boyfriend. Jan-di grows increasingly worried at the seemingly successful date.
After his unexpected encounter with his grandfather, Ji-hoo visits his parents’ graves, where he says with resignation, “Grandfather must still hate me. Everyone I’ve cared for has left my side. I decided to try living thinking I didn’t need anyone, but I keep wanting more.”
Unbeknownst to Ji-hoo, President Yoon had actually said in a separate scene that the accident had been his fault (not Ji-hoo’s). He says sorrowfully, “I killed them. It’s my fault he was made into an orphan.”
It’s clear that they’ve been kept apart by mutual misunderstanding and grief — and I hope there’s a better reason than both sides simply assuming the worst of themselves.
My first reaction was confusion at seeing Yi-jung leading Ga-eul onto the ice rink in regular shoes, but perhaps this is a result of Kim Bum’s recent accident and foot injury, so this awkwardness gets a pass.
At one point, Jan-di turns away to avoid being seen and stumbles against Jun-pyo. After the initial surprise, Jun-pyo holds her closer to him, until she moves away.
Watching Yi-jung shrug out of his jacket to give to Ga-eul, Jan-di mutters that he’s a total player. Jun-pyo counters, “Then would you prefer Ga-eul freeze to death?”
Noting that Jan-di’s freezing too, Jun-pyo tells her she should worry about herself too, and steps behind her to spread his jacket around her. Which reminds them of the last time he’d done a similar thing, back at the ski lodge.
From the ice, Yi-jung and Ga-eul notice that their plan is working, so Yi-jung brings on the big finish: Fireworks.
Jun-pyo and Jan-di watch the fireworks go off, with his arms still wrapped around her. Jun-pyo gives Yi-jung credit for the impressive display, and asks, “Was it this cool when I did it too?”
Maybe things are getting too personal, because Jan-di pushes Jun-pyo off and steps aside, asking what will come next in Yi-jung’s plan. To her dismay, Jun-pyo indicates a nearby hotel.
Thus they take a room next door to Yi-jung and Ga-eul. Jan-di imagines the worst, not knowing that they’re actually just standing around in the room and waiting to wrap up their plan. She’s a nervous wreck. In contrast, Jun-pyo sits back, impressed with Yi-jung’s romantic prowess.
Jan-di can’t hear anything through the thick walls, so she peers out into the hallway, and gasps. She motions Jun-pyo over to see a room-service cart (loaded with candles, dessert, the works) making its way to Yi-jung’s room.
Determined to put a crimp in their plans, Jan-di instructs Jun-pyo to steal the cart. She pushes him out into the hallway, where he intercepts the employee and pays for the cart. All the while, Yi-jung peers out of the peephole and watches as Jan-di directs the cart into her room instead.
That’s as much as the So-eul couple can do, so they call it a successful night and head out.
Next door, Jan-di and Jun-pyo sit in awkward silence for a few beats, until they both speak at the same time: She says, “Happy birthday” just as he says, “Thanks.”
Jun-pyo thanks Jan-di for the birthday present — it’s the shabbiest present he’s ever received, but he’ll let that slide because it’s the thought that counts. The statement is typical Jun-pyo (a light insult to cover the softer undertone), and Jan-di smiles a bit.
She wishes him happy birthday, and then, “Congratulations on the engagement.” Jun-pyo retorts, “I told you not to bother thinking about that.”
In a faltering tone, Jan-di says that Jae-kyung is a good person. She starts to tear up as she adds, “She really likes you a lot.”
Jun-pyo sighs, “Meddling as usual. Right, you’re not Geum Jan-di unless you’re throwing my insides into turmoil.” He asks, does that mean she’d be fine if he married right away, then?
Jan-di can’t answer that; uncomfortable, she needs some space and changes the subject back to Ga-eul, and steps into the hall to check on the other room.
It’s here that she is found by Madam Kang, who was downstairs in the lobby when an employee informed her that Jun-pyo had taken out a room. Mama Witch confronts Jan-di angrily and heaps abuse on her and her family.
At this point, Jun-pyo comes out looking for Jan-di, and stops short at the sight of his mother.
Madam Kang loses her temper — implying that Jan-di is a desperate slut, she accuses Jan-di of throwing herself at Jun-pyo even though he’s engaged, then raises an arm to strike. She says scathingly, “You ill-bred, audacious girl…!”
Jun-pyo blocks his mother’s arm and yells at her to stop. He repeats in a quieter voice, “Please, stop.”
So she slaps him instead.
Madam Kang orders her men to take Jun-pyo away, and stalks off. In stunned silence, Jun-pyo is escorted down the hall, while Jan-di sinks to the ground, in shock herself.
Down in the lobby, Jun-pyo shoves the men away and reaches for his phone. He hesitates as he starts to write a message to Ji-hoo — to rescue Jan-di, as usual — as though unwilling to step back and let his friend in his place. But he hits send… and then hurls his phone into the ground angrily. It breaks into pieces.
I LOVE THIS POINT. In the past, Jun-pyo had called Ji-hoo to help, to take his place as a friend, and Ji-hoo faithfully came through — not for himself, but for them. Now that Jun-pyo knows Ji-hoo has feelings for Jan-di, and that he himself can’t have her, it kills him to knowingly push the two together. But the alternative is worse — to leave Jan-di without anyone to lean on — so he does it, no matter how much he hates it. LOVE.
But Jan-di leaves before Ji-hoo arrives at the hotel, and when he calls to check up on her, she tells him that she’s fine and at home.
She’s lying, because she’s actually at the empty clinic, which she starts to clean. Ji-hoo, however, knows to find her here and says, “So this has become home to you.”
I really like this scene, which is nearly wordless and has all the more impact for it. Ji-hoo watches Jan-di mopping the floor, with a troubled expression his face (is that an actual flicker of emotion I see?), and steps in front of her to force her to stop. She mops around him, so he steps in front again to make her stop. She turns away, he follows.
It’s not Ji-hoo’s nature to push, so it’s like he’s waiting for her to come to her own breaking point. He grabs the mop and puts it away, and with nothing else to distract her, Jan-di lets her tears fall. He holds her as she cries.
Every time Jun-pyo gets near to his own breaking point (or breaking-free point), he’s rather forcibly reined in by Mommie Dearest, so the next time he crosses paths with Jan-di on campus, he’s back to being cold and distant. F4 walks past Jan-di, and he doesn’t spare her a glance.
Jan-di’s hurt, but doesn’t have time to dwell — her mother calls with dire news. Jan-di can’t understand what the problem is, and asks her mother to explain. Hearing the worry in her voice, Ji-hoo turns back and sees Jan-di rushing away.
When she gets home, the entire place is covered in red stickers, which denote items to be repossessed. Her mother is lying down from the shock as Jan-di’s father tends to her, trying to keep an optimistic face. Their financial woes were bad enough already — they can barely manage to pay off the interest on their loans — but now they have another problem, because a friend used Dad’s name to borrow money (with consent, made before their current troubles).
With both parents sunk in worry, they’ve failed to show up at their janitorial jobs. Jan-di tries to smooth it over with their boss, offering to take their place temporarily until her parents are able to return to work. Thus begins yet another job to add to her list.
COMMENTS
Granted, a few moments in this episode required a (sizable) suspension of disbelief. But the reason I was able to enjoy this episode — a lot, actually — is because once I made the leap in accepting the premise, the rest of the episode generally flowed, logically and emotionally.
For instance: I didn’t really buy how frantic Jan-di was to save Ga-eul from Yi-jung. Sure, he’s a notorious playboy, but she also knows him enough to know he’s not evil; he’s not the awful Su-pyo from an earlier episode. I could see her worry, but it wasn’t enough to explain her pushing aside all her issues with Jun-pyo to beg for his help. But once I decided to just accept that as the basis for this storyline, the rest of the events that followed made sense. I’d rather not have to make any logical leaps in the first place, but at least in this case it worked out. (This was not the case in Episode 15, which is why it made me so cranky.)
I like Jae-kyung, although it took me until this episode to decide — I’d been on the fence (despite liking the actress from Day 1). It probably helps that I don’t find her voice annoying, as many of you do. Normally, a girl who wants to fit herself to be a guy’s ideal type indicates a weakness of character, but with Jae-kyung, it doesn’t seem that way. Probably because it’s not so much that she wants to change herself to suit Jun-pyo, but that she strikes me as a blank canvas, which I find really interesting. I don’t mean she’s blank as a person because she obviously has a very strong personality, but it’s more that she’s a newly born animal who’s eager to try anything and everything. She’s willing to try something new — to BE something new — to discover whether it suits her. So she likes Jun-pyo and is trying to see if she can make it work with him; can’t fault her for that.
All the Jun-pyo and Jan-di scenes were a lot of fun. Like I mentioned, I find it a little unbelievable that they work together so soon after all the Angst and Drama, but once you accept that they do, the scenes are really cute to watch. And although it seems like Jun-pyo is still caught in his mother’s snare, I think we start to see that it’s a losing battle for him to be without Jan-di. He does okay when she’s out of sight (thus out of mind), but when he’s within reach of her, it’s all just a matter of time before his real feelings are pushed to the surface. Thank god for meddling friends who keep them within reach of each other, right?
As for the last scene between Ji-hoo and Jan-di, now THAT is something I want to see more of — a complex dynamic expressed in a simple way. Ji-hoo stepping in front of Jan-di to stop her from skirting around her problem. Taking away her (literal) crutch and leaving her standing alone in an empty room, with no facades left to hide behind. Not pushing her too quickly, but waiting for her to confront the truth, forcing for her to face her emotions.
I mean, how freaking beautiful is that? And we did it in one short scene, two actors in an empty room with one prop.
There is no need to get all convoluted and nonsensical with plot twists — i.e., all that wallet ridiculousness from 15, or random characters who do nothing — when such a little exchange can have so much more impact.
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101 ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
February 24, 2009 at 11:10 PM
sooo much better than yesterday.
javabean everybody's always waiting for your blog..we all love it.
JD+JP moments were so beautiful..you could see how awkward it was for jandi and how much junpyo missed having those moments.
i was wondering....(if you know how this ends, please don't comment):
how do you think jaekyung's role will play out? what will happen to her? will she get in the way of JD&JP (meaning will JP like her?)..
although ive heard otherwise, i really hope she doesnt get in the way.
i don't want her to (i cant say ruin, but) become a factor in JD&JP's love...BC IT SO PERFECT. his first love, her first love...
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102 Nomeamesca
February 24, 2009 at 11:12 PM
I feel the opposite, MORE COMMENTS please!!! Remember when you recapped Que Sera Sera? Those long summaries mixed with interpretations were awesome, but BBF is more of a teen drama, so I guess not as much depth. Watched Bad Couple just recently again, umm, I wasn't that interested when I first saw you capping the series, but I was really impressed with it.
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103 Bérénice
February 24, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Awesome recap, and, as many have said here to respond to #4, I always love yours insights and overall sarcasm, even if I don't always agree. But it must mean something that the first thing I do everyday is reading your blog along with my breakfast (and it's been about 2 years and a half, even if I don't comment much)... So thank you for taking the time to share your understanding and love of K-culture with us, and please don't listen to your detractors !
As for yesterday night's episode, I actually didn't like it much as a whole... I prefered episode 15, because I thought it made much more sense emotionnally. I couldn't really get over Jandi being even remotely friendly with a guy who had the nerve to call her "a stain I want to erase"... Okay, maybe I'm a pain and I don't know how to let go, but in her shoes, evertime he would talk, I'd rub his face in it, like she did the one time when he follows her around campus in this epi !
If I ignore the character consistency there are a few very good moments, and my favorite is when Junpyo covers Jandi with his coat in his arms around the iceskating ring. That's a moment in the episode when you can really feel that both of them want this, but that they know/think/believe they can't have it...
Even if I'm an angst lover, i actually wish that BOF would go past that (4 episodes is enough for now, don't you think?), and not drag the suffering via the fiancée... There are so many obstacles between jandi and Junpyo, and they all deserve proper exploration ! ;o)
Anyway, thanks again for the great recap (i can't wait for next week) and sorry for the lengthy/ranty comment...
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Sakshi3631
August 6, 2023 at 1:06 AM
I agree. The stain part is too painful
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104 sunox18
February 24, 2009 at 11:23 PM
dearest Dramabeans/Sarah...you always do GREAT/AWESOME......work, I look forward to your recaps everyday with entertaining commentary and tidbits of information........whether it's being brutally honest, silly...funny or just downright out of this world "I wish I said that" moments...........as always you ROCK!!!! and of course the songs......what a world you've built that many enter and enjoy............sooooo keep on doing this site, your fans love ya.............thanks once again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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105
February 24, 2009 at 11:24 PM
@ ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! - i think while it may be a first love for JP, he is definitely not JD's first love (Ji Hoo is).
Rather, let's call JP the guy that JD was meant to be with forever and ever lol.
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106
February 24, 2009 at 11:25 PM
That slap seems for real. Was it? And I can't seem to hate Jae Kyung either. I have to say she's more bearable than the other two fiance version. But I'm still a Jandi-Junpyo shipper. Just coz. Thanks for the funny quick recap! This is totally better than ep 15.
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107 amktsy
February 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM
After reading the summary of episode 15,i decided not to watch it.
but episode 16 seems to be a wonderful episode and i sure will watch it.
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108 ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
February 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM
well jandi definitely liked jihoo, but i dont think you could call it love. i feel like what's between jandi and junpyo is a more "love", since even though they both still continue to like/love each other even though they're getting tormented by everything that's forcing them apart..even though they have so many opportunities for them to be together...:P
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109 kay
February 24, 2009 at 11:32 PM
hey javabeans,
I always come by to your site after watching the episode to read your review and also to compare thoughts. So I was excited to see that you felt the same way about Woo Bin after he approached Jan Di to explain Jun Pyo's presence. Or how you felt about the last scene with Ji Hoo and Jan Di.
Anyways, keep up the great work!
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110 marz
February 25, 2009 at 12:17 AM
im stuck with jaekyung on this one. i cant say i hate her. i cant say i like her either.
but at times she felt like she was bordering on being dense and just too plain strange to me. but i get what u mean about blank canvas. well ill say this. i like her better from all the other versions as well. she's like jp number 2 at some point.
oh, imma get bashed for this. but im really enjoying hoodi. esp hoo. im liking so much more. not to say i dislike jp. but gahhh the guy is getting to me. and i will give lee minho mad props for his acting definitely. but dang jandi is lucky as the song goes. hahaha id say jihoo probably loves jandi but jandi doesnt share the same feeling. jandi and junpyo's love is mutual id say.
sigh for soeul still rooting for them!!
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111 ank
February 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Thank you for the summary! I'm glad there are lighthearted moments in this episode. I'm impressed with the mixed emotions displayed by LMH when he's contemplating whether or not to message Jihoo. *claps*
I love the clinic scene too...
Anyways, keep up the good work! I'm addicted to your blog and a fan of your drama reviews.
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112 Thai Fan
February 25, 2009 at 12:27 AM
@4 : I think you are being rude. I am a foreigner and am very grateful for what Javabeans has been doing. This is her personal territory; if you don't like it, just skip it. I believe your comment hurts other people's feelings, especially mine.
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113 cullenhale
February 25, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Okay, great episode. Angst.
Well, I still kind of dislike jaekyung, not dislike...just, ah. Annoyed. I feel like maybe it is the over acting and maybe that I do like her character. I don't know. However, as a Jandi/Junpyo shipper (did I just type out shipper? I'm ruined) I just have a natural tic to not like her. However, I feel like she is a somewhat more tame reflection of Junpyo, good dynamic.
Some of the scenes between junpyo and jandi was just absolutely heartbreaking. You can see how much junpyo tries to resist jandi but finds himself giving into some impulses. The whole interaction with junpyo, jandi, and the mother....WOW. Hopefully, that shows that junpyo does still care in and gosh, it was just a great scene.
I'm glad some of the cuteness was back.
Ji-Hoo, I hate being all fangirly but this boy is freaking beautiful. I do miss his old hair (shallow, I know) but I'm started his beautiful bone structure (natural or not) Anyways, I really did enjoy him in this episode, he is definitely improving.
Oh yeah, Woo Bin, I adore him, as small as his moments are. I love him. OKay, what the eff was he doing when jandi walked in? Rehearsing? HAHA
thanks javabeans!
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Sakshi3631
August 6, 2023 at 1:08 AM
Ji hoo IS beautiful. Nothing shallow about admitting it
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114 cheng26
February 25, 2009 at 12:42 AM
LOVE the acting from GHS and LMH...I especially like the scene at the skating rink, bittersweet moment, Jandi awkward yet wanting that closeness...and JP...AWWW JP for a moment let down his guard, JD's closeness was too much for him to bear. I like the relationship btwn JD and JH, GHS and KHJ took some time but there are definitely chemistry onscreen now...especially like how they are in tune with each other...last scene in the clinic was beautiful. Actions speaks louder than words, GHS is very good with portraying this side of Jandi.
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115 Shrimp
February 25, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Firstly: I was so into reading Javabeans recap *as always* then BAM here comes commentor #4 who's comment kinna got into my nerves...me not playing lawyerish here but in general,ill-mannered-discourteous-know-it-all-kinuf- people really and truly piss me off!
I always say to each his own; and that no one can stop anyone from screaming her heart out for something she really likes nor condemn anyone from liking what you dislike. But everything has his own saturation point...when what you wish to say may in fact affect other people negatively then why say it? like you know everyone's saying WAY WAY then you go BOO BOO with the intention of killing the mood.... WHY? s'it because you think that yer just being TRUE TO YERSELF so damn with the other people?
Don't you know that there's a fine line between being honest to being brutally honest. People who are brutally honest get more satisfaction out of the brutality than out of the honesty. It pains me when a stranger just barge in blabbing things matter-of-factly as if she knows everything, as if everyone should stop what their doing and listen to her, as if she owns everyone's time and "YES"! so hear-ye-hear-yeah *scratching my head in disbelief, that such bisshh indeed exists* imma wanna get out of this a dog eat dog world now...laterzzz---*drinks*
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Sakshi3631
August 6, 2023 at 1:09 AM
Agree with the last para. JK is just thoughtless. She doesn't read the room or realise what effect her words are having on anyone
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116 cullenhale
February 25, 2009 at 12:54 AM
okay, can we have more Jun Hee Unnie? I adore her.
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117 Auntiemame
February 25, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Actually, I like the Jae-Kyung character. (I also don't find the actress' voice annoying. JD's voice is more annoying when she yells. ) The reason that I like the character is that she is a good foil to Mama Witch.
Jae-Kyung is smarter and her thinking is more sophisticated; especially when it comes to something that she wants to obtain or achieve.
During the conversation about the engagement, she and JD were standing next to each other. She knew that JP had not intended to drag her away. The only person it could have been was JD. And, she heard all those things that JP was saying was meant for JD, before he discovered he was talking to the wrong person. So, there is no likelihood that she doesn't know that JD and JP had some sort of relationship.
Instead of using the standard model of playing nasty tricks to get rid of one's rival/enemy, which is Mama Witch's style, Jae-Kyung used the "keep your friends close and your enemies closer" model on JD.
Being JD's friend allows her to probe the depth of JD and JP's relationship. It also allows her to keep tabs on JD and JP's contact with each other. It also allows her access to JD's knowledge about JP's likes and dislikes, which will help her not to make a misstep with JP.
Jae-Kyung is one smart cookie. And, she can handily outdo and beat Mama Witch any day of the week ... and twice on Sunday. Mama Witch will rue the day that she picked JK as a daughter-in-law and will wish to have JD back. hee, hee.
I really like how the F3 have had their roles expanded in the drama. The Woo Bin character is a very nice change. (I think he should be matched up with Jae-Kyung's lady bodyguard. hee, hee.) The F4 hair styles have also changed for the better. I guess it's because they're entering their adult phase.
The fun was certainly back in this episode; especially the "5 seconds/step killer" bit and YJ and WB's failed attempt to win over Jae-Kyung and the aftermath.
As always, thanks to Dramabean for another excellent recap and insightful comments.
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Sakshi3631
August 6, 2023 at 1:10 AM
Thank god somebody realised how underhanded Jk is! I am tired of people saying she is kind
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118 el
February 25, 2009 at 1:04 AM
Dude "(is that an actual flicker of emotion I see?)" is pretty damn unfair. He has shown consistent improvement, and from the beginning he was always pretty decent at emotions, if not at line delivery.
It was solid recap, and yours usually are, but I do find myself thinking they have a certain bias most of the time. Not only in terms of the actors, but I think the Junpyo-love makes it so it's more difficult to see the situations and their implications from the other characters' POV.
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119 jinkzz
February 25, 2009 at 1:07 AM
thanks for the recap Javabeans...love the ice skating rink scene
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120
February 25, 2009 at 1:11 AM
@#1 Maria
Wut In the Mother of Fanservice and HOLY BEEJEEBUS made me die laughing!
Awesome recap Javabeans! Please keep it up!
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121 Valeria
February 25, 2009 at 1:19 AM
WOW! Thanks! i love reading your recaps, their fantastic and detailed
how long does it take you to write one recap??
haha anyway,
take care,
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122 badmilk
February 25, 2009 at 1:21 AM
I usually find it that the response is divided into "this episode was forgivable" or "this episode made absolute no sense at all" depending on how much they either wait on Jun-pyo's character to shine his light into the series. I guess it's out of my place to say, since it is your choice to recap whatever way you want, but this is my opinion: if you are so quick to point out all the illogical situations regarding jan-di and ji-hoo the last episode and stamp "fail" on it like you did yesterday, it seems pretty hypocritical to just as quickly forgive all the nonsensical things that happened with jun-pyo in this episode (which, I thought, in this episode, were much worse in terms of plot holes than yesterday's). It does happen to do with how Lee Min-ho is delivering the character, I get that, but sometimes i wish some viewers let some things go even when Jun-pyo is not there; it's almost like we just ignore the fact that the drama is really poorly progressing when Lee Min-ho comes on the screen and then when he's not we just pretend we're all the better and pick at all the flaws because there is no hotness to distract ourselves with. I get that it's not a well made drama, but who is watching it because it is high quality? I am, to be really honest, just watching for man meat.
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Sakshi3631
August 6, 2023 at 1:13 AM
Very true. Viewers are too forgiving of Jun pyo because LMH is playing it
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123 gailt
February 25, 2009 at 1:58 AM
i like the jae kyung character. but as auntie mame's #117 theory of JK's actions toward JD and JP is quite new to me. if true, it does make me re-evaluate the JK-JD-JP dynamic.
i'm not really minding the logic missteps for this drama. i'm just enjoying the ride. :D
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124 ...
February 25, 2009 at 2:08 AM
yay! thnx for recapping again! cant wait till next week!!!
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125 Z
February 25, 2009 at 2:14 AM
The ending set up perfectly for F3 to swoop in and save the day with their awesome janitorial skills. Sing it with me if you know it... "just like paaaaaradise!"
Speaking of F3... boo to them for snubbing Jandi when Jun Pyo walks by her at school. Is it so hard to at least smile at her and give a little show of support. After all, it was your "Emergency Plan" that got her in this current situation.
Speaking of the Emergency Plan... well played, Woobin. Way to drive Jandi crazy and make Jun Pyo jealous (I love jealous Jun Pyo too) in one fell swoop. They should call you the "Five Second Kill."
Speaking of... well there is no way to tie this in, but I have to agree with Ga Eul that the new chick is weird but you can't hate her. Only because she seems sincere. Over the top personalities like hers usually don't do it for me but I can really believe that it's because she's never experienced friends, or jobs, or poor people, or brooding hot guys before so she gets a pass. I find it hard to believe that she didn't recognize Jandi or Ga Eul from the party but the dresses they were wearing quite possibly could have distracted from their faces.
Finally, speaking of the Pesky Fiance... I laugh audibly whenever Jun Pyo calls her Monkey. "Monkey, this is my friend, Ji Hoo." Hahaha!!!!! I hope they keep this for as long as she's on the show.
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126 Akiddo
February 25, 2009 at 2:16 AM
Thanks for the recap! I am attending a conference at a resort with peacocks running outside my room...yet all i want to do is read your recap. hahahahaa.
EP 16 was ok. Some great moments but i really like the way they developed Ji hoo's character as he (the character, not actor) has a greater presence in this version. In ep15 - the egg tart lady thought they were a married couple - he was smiling so sweetly - maybe wishing it was for real. GJP is like GJD's toxic love - painful, heartbreaking, with plenty of obstacles yet you yearn for more. Jihoo is the other spectrum - knows her by the back of his hand. Reads her like a book - the scene at the clinic was pretty flawless in this very flawed drama. I am really rooting for JiHoo now.
And when JK asked JD about her first love - she was talking about JiHoo! The look on the guys' faces when JK asked JD if JH is the one - the beginning of the awkward "foursome" love triangle.
And i agree - Jandi is not totally weak in this drama - i felt that she is more tortured in this version. Most girls in their right minds would have given up on GJP. And i like the fact that no matter what Chairman Kang did to her - she remains respectful given her young age. So she gets my respect.
After last night's episode - there is a part of me that wished JD would just walk away from GJP and let it go. She is worked to the bone, stuck in a bad place - all thanks to him. And for GJP - if you cannot make a decision to leave Shinhwa behind and your mama - let the girl go and marry the next in line. And JiHoo - GRAB HER AND NEVER LET GO. Of course - unless KBS is willing to have rotten eggs thrown at the station by GJP/GJD fans - that would never happen!
Keep up the good work dramabeans!
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Sakshi3631
August 6, 2023 at 1:18 AM
I don't think Jan di is being respectful towards MK. It is more like being a doormat. There is no glory in suffering silently when someone insults you constantly no matter how old they are. There is insult then there is slut shaming. Jan di could have atleast opened her mouth to tell Madam Kang that she has jumped to a wrong conclusion.
Respecting people is fine but the reason why people like MK get away with humiliating others is because no one ever stands up to her. That should have been Jan di's role as was Makino's in the original. In my eyes, Jan di loses respect everytime she stands dumbfounded when Mdam Kang is around
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127 rawr
February 25, 2009 at 2:31 AM
I love your comments and recaps. They give me a new perspective on the drama, and sometimes the layers of symbolism in the plot actually surprises me. Often because it's there at all.
I find myself scoffing often at the unbelievable plot, like you, although I do think they've kept everything pretty "realistic" in comparison to the actual Hana Yori Dango manga plot, cutting out a lot of the excess and trying to stay w/ a less convoluted version.
Really, I watch this drama for Jun Pyo. I've always been a Rui fan at heart and this is the first time that I've actually cheered for the Doumyoji pairing. What really stands out in this drama has to be the depth that has been added to his character. He stands out in every single scene and every nuance of an expression is carried out with purpose. I really adore the acting here. It's the best I've seen in a drama. There is absolutely no overacting, no wasted effort or exaggeration and such subtlety and vulnerability in every action covered by pride and ego. Just...WOW.
Compared to Jun Pyo, Ji Hoo just doesn't measure up in the acting department. I would absolutely LOVE this drama if Ji Hoo had some expression on his face. He makes it easy for Jun Pyo to steal the scenes and win the audience's adoration. I don't know if the director was aiming for that...but seriously...please show some emotion! I love looking at the prettiness of his face but there's no love for his character. Although, I do think the chemistry between JH and JD has finally shown itself in recent episodes. It's getting better...in slight margins.
As for Jandi...still undecided. I think the dramatic scenes are what she excels at and I really don't like the comedic ones where she acts like a total idiot. Waaay too over the top acting there. She fills the role properly but there's a depth lacking in Jandi's character, especially when she's paired up against Jun Pyo. I've always thought of Makino as a complex and very strong character so it's a bit strange to see this version of a cuter, softer version. I do think the change was on purpose, but there's still a longing for her to show a little more depth.
Overall though, it's a very exciting drama and highly anticipated every week. Aside from how pretty all the actors are, I think the big budget has worked wonders. Every scene is absolutely beautiful and they've spared nothing in the clothing, accessories etc.
This episode seems to me to be more of the same. Still a great Jun Pyo, mediocre Jandi and expressionless Ji Hoo. The main difference between episode to episode, for me, is the directing. When there's less explanation and lots of plot holes, it's a bad episode. More explanation and nice symbolism with the plot= good.
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128 Tangy
February 25, 2009 at 2:33 AM
First of all, LOVED LOVED LOVED Jihoo in this episode!!! OMG. Simply gorgeous, and that clinic scene with the mop was so moving! Absolutely brilliant!! And love the comment about the "pancakes of sadness" XDDD
Awwww, I feel so bad for him! Poor baby's gonna get fat if he keeps up the emotional eating ;D
Second, did anybody else notice that during his "date" with Gaeul, Yijung wasn't actually wearing a tie but a shirt with an image of a tie on it???? WTF?
As always, I loved Junpyo! So sweet and sad, but after the complete ass he was a few episodes back (I mean c'mon, ever thought about letting someone down a little nicer??) I think he deserves to work a bit. Yes, yes, yes. I know that he was only acting that way because of the She-Demon Mama Kang, but c'mon that was just a little too cruel, and Jandi (as much as she annoys me sometimes) doesn't deserve the emotional rollercoaster he keeps forcing her on to.
Another "is it just me", but does anyone else think Jaekyung is like the upgraded version of Jandi? I actually like her better ... less idiot, more spunk. And her voice has never struck me as annoying. I don't know how they'll progress with her character, but right now I think she's pretty damn loveable - I don't want to see her get hurt in the whole Junpyo/Jandi dramafest. Almost want her to get her cookie and eat it too (and in which case Jihoo too for that matter ;P) ... ALMOST. I'm still rooting for the Jandi/Junpyo pairing, but I think the Junpyo/Jaekyung couple is pretty cute as well ;)
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129 rhymeswithwitch
February 25, 2009 at 2:55 AM
I'm definitely digging Hyun Joong's (Ji-Hoo) new hairdo!!! :D
Just like the last couple of episodes, this episode really got my heart out there for Ji Hoo. He knows the right buttons to press in different situations :) The little things he does for Jan Di never fails to make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside but at the same time, I prepare myself for the heartbreak that will soon follow suit.
How Ji-Hoo can be so good to JanDi while he's hurting deep inside is wayyyyyyyyy beyond me.. On a lighter note, I laughed so hard that I almost fell of my chair when Ji-Hoo was talking to JanDi over the phone, through his helmet. LAWL.
Anyway, thanks for the recap once again!!!
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130 anastassia
February 25, 2009 at 2:59 AM
@4 aka orange:
Oh man, what a comment! How could you decide and say something like that on people's blog.
I really respect Sarah or Javabeans, despite I may differ her in the dramas preference but I love to read on her dramas insight. She did give what its deserve. Objective and intelligent writing. I didnt like BBF and just watch the first episode but I love reading her recaps especially her comments and to be frank, I will scroll down first to the comment at the below of every recaps then only I decide to read the recaps or not. Respect peoples blog and view even you may differ on them on certain aspect.
We are inside others 'house' now btw.
Keep posting Sarah!
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131 heejung
February 25, 2009 at 3:10 AM
Heheheh. I absolutely loved how woo-bin was totally cool with being caught dancing in front of the tv, doing what looks like the macarena. :D
at Tangy: i think the tie-graphic shirt is actually kinda common here in korea, but this one looks strangely photoshopped... it was weeeeiird....
and it is just amazing how much emotion lee minho can put into just a few words. the best part of this episode (for me) was when he said "가만이 있어 (just stay still)" when jandi started to move away after he put his coat around the both of them. you could just hear his whole heart in those words.
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132 Bogoshipda
February 25, 2009 at 3:22 AM
I'm loving this episode.. all the actors and actresses did well .. jan di acts better now with more serious roles and less comedy like scenes.. .jun pyo is as good looking as ever.. ji hoo shines better .. :)
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133 lily
February 25, 2009 at 3:26 AM
"Once you stop paying attention to the overall cohesion of the drama, you can see the little brilliant, cute, touching moments."
does it mean the drama sucks?
"it just seems too like absurd that he said he’ll never leave her and then changes his mind with little plot development (unlike the japanese one with Ken)."
I agree with this statement. I mean the reason for Jun Pyo to ignore Jan-di is "a bit" lame.
"oh, and how uncomfortable was watching woobin dance to almost paradise?"
EWWWWWWW they dare!
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134 Shrimp
February 25, 2009 at 3:38 AM
93 shrimp
--oohhh jezez there's another Shrimp here, hahaha! hi yah there Shrimp!-- this is me SHriMP hahahahahah!
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135 lily
February 25, 2009 at 3:44 AM
LMAO like I said Jun Pyo is officially the WEAKEST DOMYOJI VERSION!!
I mean, it's terrible since the more I read the reviews the more I find Ji Hoo stronger than him and his character makes more sense. EWWWWWWWWWW!
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136 elisa
February 25, 2009 at 3:45 AM
i found your site after watching episode 15 and was so frustrated bacause i felt the writing and directing was going downhill and needed to vent. BBF isn't out in my country yet and my friends and sister think i am such an idiot to watch dramas, they couldn't understand why i got caught up in it since i am happily married with kids, have a great job and 3-digit IQ...so i was like so WAAAAHHHHH!!! help me...help me...nobody understands how i feel....
am so happy to have found you, JAVABEANS. you are my new best friend. love reading other people's comments here since everyone's opinion is respectfully accepted whether its pro or con regarding any topic.
i tend to agree with nina #37, i like jihoo's role here....compared to lei and rui. it is more believable in his scenes that he is becoming a real threat to the JP-JD relationship. and for once not because i am a hyun joong fan...hopes he ends up with girl (wishful thinking right?). i guess that is why the grandfather is introduced in this drama. lei and rui seem to look so pitiful in the end with no one beside them after the japanese/ taiwanese JP-JD reconciles.
i was holding on to my cyberdrink and was so surprised that episode 16 wasn't bad at all especially the JH-JD scene in the clinic. you recapped the texting jihoo for help-throwing cellphone scene so well.
This is the calm before the storm, we are being set up, based on just this episode, at least 3 mainpoints that need to ironed out: (1) JD role in reconciling JiHoo to his grandfather; (2) how JP gets out of his mother's grasp with 700,000 families' livelihood in his conscience and (3) how will JP win back JD (if i were her, i wouldn't get back with him...too much emotional abuse...okay, okay am such a JiHoo fan).
Thanks so much Javabeans...
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Sakshi3631
August 6, 2023 at 1:21 AM
Ji hoo or no, I wouldn't get back with JP either after everything he has done
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137 lily
February 25, 2009 at 3:49 AM
And that's true someone stated Jan-di has never studied...I notice that too.
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138 lily
February 25, 2009 at 3:56 AM
"It was solid recap, and yours usually are, but I do find myself thinking they have a certain bias most of the time. Not only in terms of the actors, but I think the Junpyo-love makes it so it’s more difficult to see the situations and their implications from the other characters’ POV"
LOL so is BOF "so called" best version of Hanadan a suckie drama?
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139 bspanda
February 25, 2009 at 4:01 AM
OMG Javabeans thank you thank you thank you!!! Love your recaps - keeps me sane until i can watch the episode!! I was like repeatedly checking yr site for the recaps - it's a wonder I don't have RSI!
Love the way you write - and please know that people out in cyberspace love YOUR blog and it's contents! (and honestly #4 post has got it so wrong....but hey no flaming here!)
Can't wait for the 'partially naked' Lee Min-ho scene - i'll have tissues ready for the nosebleed(s) from the hotness and the finger ready for the pause button LOL!
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140 Ashling11
February 25, 2009 at 4:19 AM
Java, I also don’t usually post but due to #4’s post I wanted to say thank you!
I live in the UK and every Tuesday and Wednesday morning before work I get up early and read your BBF recaps. They hold me over through the work day until I can get home to sit down and watch the whole episode. Some might say I’m spoiling it. But your reviews and humor make it impossible to wait.
Thank you for taking the time and energy to share with us.
Keep it up!
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141 Hazel1282
February 25, 2009 at 4:35 AM
As much as I enjoyed the recaps, I couldn't help but distracted over my curiosity of Orange aka #4's comments. You've attack a blog full of mad fans of Javabeans, what did you expect, a hug?
Please...please...Orange.. do us some favor, tell us what are you thinking now... ??
As for Sarahbeans, I can't believe I'm 26, a professional, but I open Dramabeans every morning even before I check my office e-mail, your blog is ridiculously addictive.
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142 Kimche
February 25, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Thanks so much for the recap and sharing your thoughts, Javabeans. Always an enjoyable read. It's good to see so many bbf viewers sober this episode :)
I share your sentiments about this episode. The writing was 100% better. Illogical, yes, but illogicality written well, haha, if that makes sense. The Ji Hoo moments actually seemed quite inspired, from the graveyard scene to the mop scene. Really well-done. His scenes made this episode for me, and I never thought I would ever say that, ever. lol
I think the fiance's character is being handled really well too; the duality of her open and oblivious exterior verses her keen and slightly cunning interior was always interesting to me in the Japanese version, and I'm really glad they are carrying that through in this Korean version as well.
It almost makes me mad that this epi's writing was so much better, because now we know what the writer's capable of, but not giving us every (monday) episode. Blargh.
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143 Angela
February 25, 2009 at 4:58 AM
I've been a loyal reader of your blog ever since Coffee Prince started airing. Back then, I'd watch the episodes raw, and then read your wonderful recaps to understand what was going on. The subs usually appeared 4 or 5 days later, so it was all I really had to tide me over until their release... the same went with Que Sera Sera, Hong Gil Dong, and Last Scandal of My Life (series I probably never would have watched if not for your recaps!).
Now, with Boys Before Flowers, the subbing is done so quickly that I'm able to watch the new episode the very day it airs! And yet, still, the entire experience isn't complete until I read your recaps. I just love the way you write--with humor, candor, and insight. So thank you so much for taking the time to do these for us. I know some people can be jerks, but the majority of us really do appreciate it. ^_^
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144 Sarah
February 25, 2009 at 5:00 AM
i love javabeans!!! hehehe!
I love Lee Min Ho!!!
I love Kim Hyun Joong!
I love Boys Before FLowers!!
Wee-hooo!
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145 chajjye
February 25, 2009 at 5:05 AM
i am commenting for epi 15, about the wallet and bag.
yeah, the jihoo go and play guitar is just plain "huh?" moment.
but just from reading ur recaps alone (didn't watch bof, but enjoying ur recaps), i think jandi has a reason for leaving both her wallet and bag behind...both were after jun pyo being so cold to her (bridge and pull jae-kyung away scene),so imo, she was too preoccupied with jun pyo (which later she said to jihoo after the grand daddy help deliver kid, etc) that it just slips her mind? so i think that part is logical, but i haven't watch it, so that's just according to ur recaps. (of course that doesn't excuse the rest of the character inconsistency...seems like both junpyo and jandi have switched roles.)
but yeah, i love ur site...the recaps are one of the reason why i always come back! :)
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146 jae
February 25, 2009 at 5:17 AM
I truly, truly love the scenes with Ji Hoo and Jan Di. They're always simple but they meaning behind each scene is either heartwarming or heartbreaking.
Poor Jun Pyo. His limit is being tested to the full extent. Must be emotionally-exhausting mehn~
Yi Jung-Ga Eul loving was just <3... Ehehe. While watching it, I was having the feeling that it wasn't just for act for Ga Eul. Nyohoho~~
Thanks for the recaps Javabeans! Nevermind people like Orange. They always have an irrevocable need to share to others their misery. LOL.
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147 BBFan
February 25, 2009 at 6:07 AM
Javabeans, your superb writing is what keeps me refreshing your site on Monday and Tuesday nights. Even though I've seen the BBF eps on Viikii and Mysoju at least a half dozen times, I still look forward to reading your recaps. This is the mark of a great writer. Keep up the good work!!
I really enjoyed this episode. Mostly, because they didn't use Almost Paradise and the usual suspects. The instrumental pieces did a great job of highlighting the important moments. The acoustic version of "Because I'm Stupid" was played in that last JH/JD scene. For some reason, it felt like Ji Hoo was singing directly to Jan Di, that's why this scene feels especially sad to me.
I also loved the look of rapture on Ga-eul’s face when Jan Di imagined Yi-Jung performing his 5 step seduction technique. That girl was on cloud 9.
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148 sugarpunch
February 25, 2009 at 6:13 AM
brainless, romantic fluff... is what many ppl will say, but I DONT CARE I LOVE IT. Im just one brainless fan when it comes to BOF. However, there is one thing i cant help hating.... Jun Pyo's mum. She is a real witch with a 'b'! >< very very scaarry.
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149 Tami
February 25, 2009 at 6:15 AM
Hello everyone,
This is the frist time I write but I've been reading your posts for a while now. Thanks! they are great, you notice some details I skipped while watching the episodes.
Some of you already commented on the scene where F4 walk past Jan Di at school without noticing her. Any guesses on why they are ignoring her now? I can understand Jun Pyo ignoring her because acknowledging her might get them into more trouble, but what about the rest (except Ji Hoo)?
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150 Imee
February 25, 2009 at 6:27 AM
Thanks for a great recap of ep. 16.Though I saw the English subbed, it is still a must for me to read yours .I think the fiancee is less annoying and stronger in this Korean version compared to the Japanese HYD and Taiwan's MG. Still I would not trade Jan Di for her. Lee Min Ho is always on top of his acting skills and Goo Hye Sun's display of sad emotions is awesome. Love the slapping and cell phone incident. I'm a little bit perplexed about Jan Di asking JP instead of WB for help. Where is her pride after being called a stain? I found the chicken feet meal funny .Actually some parts of Asia calls the delicacy "ADIDAS" and is very common in China town and Dim Sun restaurants.I am also surprised that the other F3 boys ignored JD though I can understand JP as his mother must have spies all over. Can't wait for Ep. 17 and 18 and I am already sad and worried what to do after the series is all over.There's only 4 more weeks left of BBF.Hope they make a Korean HANA KIMI version with most of the main cast of BBF.
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