And yes, Grandpa is too submissive for my liking.

If I had a family like the Seos, I would behave the same way that Jung Kyung did. So I don’t blame her for being selfish.

@LTK: Lols..yes, the Seos are overboard, esp. the father. But other than being stuck up, living extravagantly, and lacking manners, they aren’t bad people. How many Kdramas include horrifying family members that are manipulative and malicious? Yet, so many characters who have those type of family members still learn to accept and help their kin.

It’s not that JK’s disgust of her family is not understandable, it’s her lack of care/love for them. Just because you are exasperated by what your family does and how they behave, doesn’t mean that when they are in dire situations you should just watch them flounder, and with an outright I-told-you-so attitude. If JK had said mean things and acted coldly on the surface, then went ahead to make certain sacrifices like JI did (sacrificing her pride to borrow money, etc.) I would be more inclined to like JK.

So far, JK’s redeeming qualities have been that she’s been outright harsh with HS – but I think it’s more out of selfish concern that HS will disrupt her relationship with Dr. Boyfriend than her concern for HS’s emotional well-being. She has considered his feelings, in a passing way, but at least it shows she’s not completely heartless. And for that I think JK serves as a great spark to Soo-In’s courtship.

I’m waiting for JI to be utterly hurt by HS, give up on love aka HS, and for him to chase her back. Cause you know ppl don’t know how good they have it until it’s gone. lols…I sound somewhat vindictive don’t I? Haha…

@14: I don’t particularly care abt JK as a character. For me, she serves to move the plot along. And I agree @Icarusfalls, JK’s dismissal of her families bad habits is admirable, but extremely hypocritical since she used the same benefits of living in wealth, going to a great university, not learning to cook/work, etc. In addition, no matter how horrible her family is, she should stick by them – that’s what a morally righteous and forbearing person should do.

@15: “In Smile, everyone’s yelling all the time; it’s sharp and loud and that’s taking away the humor for me.”

I also see that, but I think that’s balanced by Grandpa’s reticence. Now that’s he’s decided to reign in the ropes, the older generation is less likely to yell/scream, but mumble more. Plus, I don’t mind the Soo-In couple bickering at all – it’s so entertaining for me – it’s the elders that can get grating sometimes.

@17 Icarusfalls: JK is definitely not a likeable character, but she isn’t a hateful one either…yet. She’s just cold and selfish, but serves as a realistic back-drop. As for the actress – I think she’s doing fine. At least I must thank her for not letting me relapse into my usual SLCS disease. For that alone, I’m thankful. lols.