You’re Beautiful: Episode 13

November 18th, 2009 // by javabeans

What an utterly delightful episode! I wasn’t exactly disappointed with last week’s, but I do think they took a small step back from the giddiness and/or angst of previous episodes. Well, it’s all back today, and in full force.

Also: When did Jung Yong-hwa learn to act?? He wasn’t ever terrible, but he seems much better all of a sudden. I like.

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EPISODE 13 RECAP

Although we understand what Tae-kyung means by giving Mi-nyeo “permission” to like him, because Mi-nyeo is simple-hearted, she takes it at face value. She asks, “Can I really like you? Won’t that be ridiculous and make you feel awful?” (She’s referencing the words he’d said when he thought she liked Shin-woo.)

He answers, “Well, it is a little surprising and feels strange, but it’s not bad.” She worries that he’ll find her feelings bothersome, so he says, “Go Mi-nam, I’m someone who receives love from a tremendous number of people. That’s my job. Adding you to my fan club isn’t a bother. That’s who I am, so you can like me.”

Hilarious! Her pure nature allows Tae-kyung to save face while seeming oh so magnanimous, but what adds icing to this cake is her response: “Thank you. Even if it’s just as your fan, thank you for letting me like you.”

Tae-kyung didn’t mean it that way, that she should like him just as a fan would like a star, but he’ll have to work with it. He motions her closer and holds out his hand: “Welcome to my fan club.”

Thankfully, this scene isn’t a total letdown for those of us who wanted more because he grabs her in a surprise hug.

She’s startled, but he maintains his nonchalance as he says, “This is because you’re a special fan. It’s an honor, you know.” But his boyish smile conveys how he actually feels about this.

Mi-nyeo says goodbye to Mother Superior, who looks over at Tae-kyung and asks, “Is that person your star?” Mi-nyeo replies, “Yes, he’s like a very distant star.”

Mother Superior watches Mi-nyeo leave with Tae-kyung in a moment that somewhat reminds me of a father giving away his daughter at the wedding altar. Mother Superior muses, “That distant star came all the way here to find her. The two of them shine brightly. Even if stars shine more brightly in the dark, I pray that when darkness finds them, they will not lose their light.”

Which is a nice way of saying, (1) Mi-nyeo is an equal partner for Tae-kyung, and (2) They aren’t lone stars, but each other’s light.

On their drive, Mi-nyeo eats some tangerines given by the nun, but finds them too sour and advises him not to eat them. Not one to be left out, Tae-kyung tells her, “I like sour things” and asks for one.

She hands him one, and he points out that he’s driving and can’t peel it. Basically, he wants her to feed him.

Tae-kyung adds, “Go Mi-nam, from now on, don’t be with Shin-woo when you’re dressed like that.” Thinking he means that she doesn’t look pretty as a girl, she decides to change back into men’s clothing, and he clarifies, “You can dress like that with me. Don’t do it in front of Shin-woo. Because of you, Manager Ma, the stylist, and I all thought you liked Shin-woo.”

Thinking that her behavior has again inconvenienced Shin-woo, Mi-nyeo decides, “I’ll have to treat Shin-woo hyung well.” Tae-kyung frowns: “Treat Shin-woo well? How did we end up at that decision?”

Meanwhile, back at the greenhouse, the reporter sniffs around for clues and finds Mi-nyeo’s dropped photo of herself as a girl. He recognizes the face as Mi-nam, and hurries to A.N. Entertainment to confront the team about the woman. Hoon-yi explains that the woman is Mi-nam’s twin sister, and shows the official birth records to prove it. The reporter accepts this, since it makes sense that Mi-nyeo would be at her brother’s concert and photo shoot. This also means Shin-woo is dating Mi-nam’s sister, which is a big scoop.

The best way to handle this is to call Mi-nyeo over to “prove” that the story is real. Mi-nyeo worries whether she’ll be able to hold up under scrutiny — it’s like she’s gotten so used to everyone playing along with her boyish appearance that she thinks she’s more credible as a boy than a girl. Tae-kyung tells her encouragingly that she can do it, and to let Shin-woo do the talking. He hands her the hairclip and assures her, “In my eyes, you are clearly a girl.”

Shin-woo then steps forward to take her hand. He says, “She’s my girl now. I’m taking her.”

As Tae-kyung watches them leave, he mutters a complaint — even though he knows it’s only for pretend, he chafes to hear Shin-woo addressing Mi-nyeo as “my girl.”

Show time. I LOVE how befuddled Sung-chan is to see Shin-woo present Mi-nyeo as his girlfriend, although he pretends that he’s in on the secret.

Shin-woo asks the reporter to go easy on them, since Mi-nyeo is an ordinary citizen and very nervous about this. Reporter Kim is happy to oblige, since in exchange he’s getting an exclusive interview that will announce their coupledom in an article to come out over the weekend.

Sung-chan sees that Shin-woo likes Mi-nyeo a lot, particularly given the story about how he confessed his feelings with the gift of shoes, to make her into Cinderella. (Tae-kyung scoffs, “The shoes have to fit for her to be Cinderella.”)

Now that two of his boys are allegedly dating, Sung-chan advises him to think not only about their love lives, but to put some effort into their fan clubs too: “Fans are people who cry and wail over liking you, but go on to marry another man. That’s also the limit to the love a star can receive.”

Wise words! This conversation is a nice echo of Mi-nyeo’s declaration at the top of the episode — sometimes the Hong sisters get too on-the-nose with their symbolic statements, but I like it better when they’re a little less obvious.

Tae-kyung thinks to himself, “That’s right, a fan can change easily and go to another man. But you can’t argue with a fan. What do I do?”

After Mi-nyeo changes back to Mi-nam’s clothing, Shin-woo tells her she did a good job and suggests they practice their explanation about how they got together.

As he provides their story, Mi-nyeo accepts it unquestioningly, although we recognize his words as a quasi confession of his true feelings. For instance, they first met on the roof of a club the night of Mi-nam’s induction into the group. She had been drunk, and he’d caught her from falling: “That’s when I first met you as a girl.”

In this version of their love story, Mi-nyeo called him Shin-woo oppa from the start, and they grew close very quickly. They had their first date at the amusement park, where they rode the rides together. Afterward, they went to Myungdong and ate noodles and ice cream together, and went shopping. Mi-nyeo memorizes the story as he provides it.

But there’s one important detail that’s bound to come up — what about their first kiss? She’s uneasy, and suggests they say they haven’t done it yet. Shin-woo kisses his fingertips and presses them to her lips. He tells her, “Let’s tell them it was today. I liked you so much I decided to confess my feelings for you.”

Then, as they face their shadows cast on a large wall, he thinks back to his preparations for the restaurant date that never was: “I borrowed an entire restaurant and waited for you to come. I wanted to stand in front of the mirror and show you — that this is the person I liked. Then, you’d look in the mirror and be surprised. And then I told you, I knew you from the beginning and had been watching over you all this while. I really like you a lot.”

Mi-nyeo is oblivious to his underlying meaning and treats his story as pure fiction, and adds, “Then I must have answered like this: ‘I like you too, Shin-woo oppa.’”

Since this scene is using the mirror and their shadows as analogues, Mi-nyeo looks at the wall and comments that she can’t see his expression in the shadow. Shin-woo can see from hers that “Your shadow looks happy. Are you okay about Tae-kyung making things hard on you?”

She answers, “Actually, he found out how I feel. But he wasn’t upset. That alone is a relief.” In his sad, quiet voice, he tells her, “I see. That’s what it seemed like. I guess I won’t see you crying anymore.”

He hints that his expression in the shadow is sad, but when she looks at him curiously, he smiles for her benefit. He assures her that her story has a happy ending.

Aunt Mi-ja is bitter over Hwa-ran’s confession that she caused the death of the twins’ mother. Hwa-ran admits, “We separated because of my mistake, but we continued loving each other.” Mi-ja is indignant, since the woman had to watch her man be in love with another woman while she was pregnant: “You’re right, she did die because of you!” Hwa-ran answers, “That’s why I said I would repay that debt to the children.”

Sarcastically, Mi-ja retorts, “Oh, the kids’ll be so grateful for that. Hearing this song, written by the father who left their mother to cling to you, ought to make them dance for joy!” Mi-ja stomps on the CD (which is the first really sympathetic thing she’s done, I think). Hwa-ran bursts out, “I’m going to leave them half of my inheritance! If Jae-hyun hadn’t died, I would have become their mother. Please bring them to me and help me repay my debt.”

So, Mi-ja deliberates over the right thing to do. The twins will surely not be pleased to face Hwa-ran, but perhaps they deserve to take the woman’s money.

Taking Sung-chan’s advice, Tae-kyung looks at their fan club, bothered to see that they’ve lost members. He grumbles, “Pig-Rabbit, you can’t drop off like this with so little loyalty.”

Thinking back to his conversation with Mi-nyeo, he’s dissatisfied with the way they settled on having her be his “fan.” He wonders, “How can I make the ungrateful Pig-Rabbit take on a loyal fan attitude?” To his surprise, he sees a recent message posted in the fan cafe, written by a new user named “Pig-Rabbit.” He gapes: “She joined the real fan club?”

That she did. Mi-nyeo sees that a number of fans have recently quit, understanding that one can join and leave pretty easily. (Again, this ties in to the metaphor of her feelings as a fan and her feelings as a woman.)

Just then, she receives a message from the “administrator”: “You have passed the new member test.” She writes back, “If I don’t pass a test, am I not able to join?”

On the other side, Tae-kyung smirks and says, “Pig-Rabbit, I’ve got you now! Shall we first test your interest in me?” His next message asks her to rate her knowledge of Tae-kyung. Mi-nyeo thinks this over honestly, and writes back her response as a rating out of 10.

Surprised, he frowns: “A 7? That’s it?”

His next question asks her to rate his looks. Recalling her compliments about how cool he is, he’s pretty confident about this one — only to get back the ego-crushing answer: “A 5?! That means I’m only average!”

Tae-kyung calms himself, reminding himself that he can’t argue with a fan. He types furiously, and the next question receives a 4. Another question yields a 7. And then he hiccups to actually get back a 2.

Overall, this means he has averaged a 5. He is not at all pleased, since this means that the fan could be swayed either way with a little pressure. He hesitates to ask his final question, worrying, “What if the answer comes back less than 5? I feel more nervous than when I went out on my first piano competition.”

Mi-nyeo receives the question, which asks, “How much do you like Hwang Tae-kyung?” On the other end, Tae-kyung awaits her answer with a pounding heart, and opens the message to find:

“100!!”

Here’s the gif — if only I could reproduce that little squeal Jang Geun-seok makes.

Tae-kyung grabs Pig-Rabbit for a hug, and tells it gleefully, “I cancel what I said about you being ungrateful. You’re the best. 100 points!”

Mi-nyeo awaits the administrator’s response, then receives a text message from Tae-kyung summoning her in the name of a “fanmeeting.” She finds Tae-kyung at the piano, tapping out the child’s tune “Mountain Rabbit.” She thought he hated that song, but he says, “I conquered my trauma over the rabbit.”

Mi-nyeo asks asks what a fanmeeting is, and he replies, “It’s what happens when I invite all the people who like me and make them feel good.” Taking on the demeanor of the host of a real fanmeeting, Tae-kyung asks his “audience” for song requests. Mi-nyeo picks, and he complies.

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Mi-ja still feels torn over whether she’s doing the right thing, but brings Mi-nyeo to meet with “her father’s friend.” The two are startled to recognize each other, and Mi-nyeo connects the dots, remembering Hwa-ran’s revelations to Tae-kyung about being in love with the songwriter. She asks, “Were you really friends with my father?” and emphasizes the word friend.

Hwa-ran expected Mi-nyeo to know the details, but decides not to reveal them herself, answering that they were friends. She’s remaking the song because she felt sorry for how he struggled when he was so talented.

When Hwa-ran reaches out to pat Mi-nyeo gently, the reaction strikes her as odd — the boy use to shrink back when she touched his ear, which was the only way she could tell the twins apart. She tests her theory by asking Mi-nyeo for help zipping up her dress — which she does without any problem. Hwa-ran decides this must be the girl, not the boy.

Heyi is, once again, annoyed to have such a hard time getting in contact with Tae-kyung and invites herself over for lunch. Tae-kyung rejects her lunch plans, and when she announces that she’s going to take photos to prove they’re friends, he retorts, “Photoshop it.” HAHA.

Of course, she reminds them of her threat to expose Mi-nam, so they reluctantly comply. She assigns each guy a task, enjoying having them cook for her. It’s pathetic, really, how desperate she is for companionship that she’d prefer to coerce someone into being with her, and then acting like it was done willingly. She accepts their spaghetti offering as though they’d really done it out of friendliness, and prepares to dig in.

In a cute moment, Shin-woo whispers to the guys that it’s going to taste bad because he oversalted it. Jeremy asks, “You too, hyung?” — because he’d added sugar! Tae-kyung smirks that he also added something.

Jeremy readies the camera to capture Heyi’s reaction, while the guys wait in anticipation… but just before she takes a bite, Mi-nyeo arrives. This may just be the only circumstance in which they’re actually bummed that Mi-nyeo interrupted a moment with Heyi, lol.

However, Heyi checks their reactions, suddenly declaring her appetite gone. She offers her lunch to Mi-nyeo instead, who accepts cheerfully. The guys groan inwardly — and at the last minute, Jeremy jumps in (sweet Jeremy!) to spare Mi-nyeo the experience. He forces himself to eat it instead, and guesses the third secret ingredient that Tae-kyung added: “V-vinegar?”

To make up for Jeremy’s sacrifice, the guys make a new lunch (fried rice), which they all eat together. As they sit around the table, Heyi clocks Shin-woo’s looks at Mi-nyeo, and suspects something more beneath the surface.

Therefore, when he excuses himself to grab some tea from his car, she follows. We see that his trunk holds a dying bouquet of flowers as well as his gift of shoes, which he quickly puts away when Heyi approaches. Annoyingly, Heyi pokes her nose in, trying to gauge his feelings. She asks whether Mi-nam liking Tae-kyung makes him feel bad. to which he answers, “Just talking to you makes me feel bad.”

Guessing that the gifts in the car were for Mi-nyeo, Heyi follows Shin-woo back inside, then swipes his car keys. She draws Mi-nyeo aside, where she presents the items and tells Mi-nyeo to try on the shoes: “If they fit you, I’ll think of them as yours and give them to you.”

Mi-nyeo has no idea what this is about, but tries on the shoes, which fit perfectly. Heyi’s hunch thus confirmed, she grabs Mi-nyeo and heads inside “to confirm this together.”

The look on Shin-woo’s face as he registers that Mi-nyeo is wearing the shoes is pretty awful, and by awful I mean heartbreaking. Mi-nyeo doesn’t understand so it’s not that he feels embarrassed because of her — it’s more about having his emotions stripped bare before he’s ready to do them himself, and having them exploited by someone as hateful as Heyi for her own amusement. Ouch!

Heyi asks pointed questions about who the shoes were meant for. Mi-nyeo doesn’t know they’re for her, but she recognizes that Shin-woo is feeling hurt and that it’s related to her wearing the shoes, and takes the shoes off apologetically.

Tae-kyung is sharper than the rest and starts to see what Heyi is getting at. He drags her out as Shin-woo says, with difficulty, “I should have just thrown them away.” He looks at Mi-neyo and says, “Mi-nam, throw them away for me.”

Tae-kyung orders Heyi, “Don’t show up again. You’re through here.” She repeats her threat to spill everything, but Tae-kyung challenges her, “Then what? How will Korea’s Fairy Yoo Heyi come out of that?” This makes her pause. She answers, “I can pretend I didn’t know.”

Tae-kyung counters, “But I’m going to act like you did. Aren’t you afraid of what I’ll do?” He tells her to leave.

Mi-nyeo finds Shin-woo alone on the deck and tells him, “You were a big comfort to me when I was in difficult times. I want to comfort you too, but I don’t know how.” He asks her to “just sit by me,” and after some time, he explains, “I put all my heart into those presents. Seeing them like that made me feel bad.”

Mi-nyeo apologizes for acting foolish and tells him not to throw the shoes out — she’ll clean them, and he can give them to the person he meant them for. Sigh. I know Mi-nyeo is hardly the brightest star in the sky — or moon — but she can really be dense. (It’s a really good thing she was set up as a nun, because her naivete really helps to make her seem simple rather than brain-dead.)

Shin-woo is of similar mind, because her failure to read the situation hits him as another letdown: “I haven’t been able to confess my feelings once, but it feels like I’ve been rejected a hundred times. I don’t think I’ll be embarrassed now even if I’m rejected for real.”

We return to the theme of them both being idiots in love, and Mi-nyeo says, “We can become cool idiots who love diligently.” But regardless of what happens, they can’t force someone to like them. They can’t ask the impossible.

The guys check up on Shin-woo to make sure he’s feeling better. Tae-kyung senses there’s meaning behind the shoes, but hasn’t fully made the leap — he wonders what reasons Shin-woo could have had for giving shoes to Mi-nyeo. Come on, buddy, just take a few more steps and you’re there…

Later, Mi-nyeo accompanies Tae-kyung to the studio where he’s working on the song remake for Hwa-ran. He tells her, “This is work that makes me feel extremely bad. Go Mi-nam, as a fan, stick right by my side.”

But she has to decline because she’s going to Busan today. She and Shin-woo are going to visit his parents to explain the situation before the article comes out. Hoon-yi, the stylist, and Jeremy will accompany them, so they’re going to make a fun trip of it, and she invites Tae-kyung. He declines because he’s busy, expecting them to return that night, but is surprised to hear that they’ll be making it an overnight trip. Mi-nyeo announces happily, “Shin-woo promised to buy us delicious kkomjangeo [hagfish]!”

Tae-kyung attempts to change her mind with subtle suggestions (which he should know never work on her): “Go Mi-nam, they have that in Seoul too. If you come back today, I’ll buy it for you at a really delicious place.” He’s stuck with her response: “But they say the Busan kkomjangeo is the best!”

Hwa-ran drops by to check on the progress of the song, and uses the opportunity to ask Sung-chan about Mi-nam. Sung-chan tells her she can drop by and see both Tae-kyung and Mi-nam, since they’re good friends.

That tidbit strikes her as odd, but she agrees that they are looking chummy when she sees them together at the studio. She thinks, “If he knew that she’s Go Jae-hyun’s child, he wouldn’t even bother talking to her. Until the song comes out, I’d better pretend not to know.” But a second thought occurs: “He can’t be acting like that knowing she’s a girl, is he?”

Hoon-yi announces that he and Jeremy can’t make the trip because Jeremy has a last-minute appearance scheduled, and sends Shin-woo and Mi-nyeo off together. This is a deliberate ploy, and Hoon-yi congratulates himself for doing the couple a favor, still thinking that Mi-nyeo is in love with Shin-woo.

The plan is for Mi-nyeo to change into girl’s clothing, then meet up with him separately. Shin-woo asks tentatively, “When we get to Busan, do you want to say we’re dating for real?” It’s the hesitation in his voice that makes my heart twist for him in this scene, as he adds, “You’re a girl, and if we really date, the reports will be true.”

Mi-nyeo answers in puzzlement, “But we both have people we like.” Shin-woo asks, “What if we leave the people who don’t like us back and start new together?” He offers, “Will you like me? I’ll like you.”

Tae-kyung finds out that Hoon-yi and the others won’t be accompanying the couple to Busan, and can’t hide his dissatisfaction over this. As he often does, he talks out his dilemma, trying to reach a decision:

Tae-kyung: “Go Mi-nam gave me 100 points. Then why am I still uneasy? Because she might not keep giving me 100 points. If I want to keep receiving 100 points, what do I have to do? I have to tell her I’m glad to receive 100 points, and that I don’t want to lose even one point.”

He grabs his jacket and heads out.

It’s nearing boarding time, and as Shin-woo readies to go first, he tells Mi-nyeo: “I’m not telling you to give your feelings all at once. If you think you could give even a little bit of your heart, that’s the beginning. I’ve already begun. I’ll leave first. If you think you can begin to have feelings for me, come with me. I’ll wait for you.” He gives her the ticket and heads inside the airport, leaving Mi-nyeo to make her decision.

Tae-kyung arrives at the station and searches all over for Mi-nyeo, growing frustrated when he doesn’t see any sign of her. He just misses seeing Shin-woo waiting for his departure, who finally walks to the gate to board alone.

Thinking he’s missed his chance, Tae-kyung stamps his foot in frustration. He walks outside, shoulders slumped as he wonders, “When she gets back, will I not have 100 points? What if she starts to take off points while she’s in Busan? I can’t tell her not to take points off after she’s already cut down the score.”

Making up his mind, Tae-kyung checks his watch and sees that he still has time — if he drives as fast as he can, he can make it. (It’s 5 hours by car, 1 by plane.)

Just then, he stops short to see her: “Go Mi-nam — you didn’t go!”

She startled to find him here, but that doesn’t even compare to his reaction, which is a sudden burst of surprise, relief, and happiness. He’d thought he’d missed her.

Overcome with relief, he grabs her in a sudden hug, and tells her, “Go Mi-nam, I give you the same score.”

COMMENTS

Finally, we get a straight confession out of Tae-kyung! Okay, granted Mi-nyeo has no idea what he’s talking about with “scores” and she’s not as caught up in the emotion of the moment as he is, but the significance of the statement is that he’s finally declared something without beating around the bush, or twisting around her words to give himself the upper hand. He’s startled into making an uncharacteristically honest declaration that doesn’t put his pride ahead of their feelings.

I love Shin-woo in the airport scene, when he comes as close to declaring himself as he ever will. Ultimately I think he still makes a huge mistake, by trying to protect himself and not admitting the full truth that he always knew she was a girl. He tries to work his true feelings into the constructed truth he has presented to Mi-nyeo, and in the end it’s not enough to be half-honest. Mi-nyeo is still going to feel more sorry for him than anything, and although he tries to make a case for a “fresh start” for both of them, they’d be building it on a false base — one where he knows her truth but she doesn’t know his. She’d still think he was pining for the girl he really liked, and that they were each other’s secondary choices.

This doesn’t mean I dislike Shin-woo, of course. It’s just another reason why he’s the dreaded Second Lead and not the big hero in this drama.

This was kind of Shin-woo’s big episode, wasn’t it? I’ve been sympathetic of his predicament before, but this was the first time I actually felt something for him, rather than just thinking I was supposed to feel for him. Shin-woo has been drawn as a gentle, lovable guy but I haven’t really bought the act, other than as a stand-in for That Guy we’re supposed to feel sorry for. So I was very glad to finally see Jung Yong-hwa making some real progress here. Funny how I thought he was rather stiff doing straightforward emotions like jealousy and/or sadness, but thought he did a nice job with more complex expressions of ruefulness, tentative hope, and melancholy.

The scene where he tells Mi-nyeo their story of how they supposedly met is a key example. It’s also really sad, because while Mi-nyeo accepts his story as merely their cover, Shin-woo is again enamored of romance, constructing his version of what would have happened if his wishes came true. Mi-nyeo thinks this is a fun exercise, but Shin-woo’s building his sad fantasy. For instance, he recalls their Myungdong date and tells Mi-nyeo that in their story, “Wherever I wanted to go, you came running.” He says this as he remembers the opposite example — that when she got a call from Tae-kyung, she went running to meet him instead.

There’s a moment after their interview with the reporter where Shin-woo looks at Mi-nyeo, dressed in her boy clothing again, and says half-jokingly that he wanted to spend more time with his girlfriend. He wants to pretend to be the couple longer to extend his fantasy, because that’s the only time he can be honest with his own feelings — when Mi-nyeo is acting the part.

Funny enough, Tae-kyung has the opposite problem in this episode. Shin-woo wants to maximize his false relationship — like Heyi, he’ll take the illusion over nothing, sadly — but Tae-kyung is trying to move past the false “fan-star” framework he has inadvertently created. In the beginning of the episode, he finds himself confined to a boundary he doesn’t actually want. This happened because he sought to preserve his pride by calling Mi-nyeo just another one of his many fans.

In contrast with Shin-woo, who’s still hiding behind half-truths, Tae-kyung acts in an honest reaction at the end. Even disregarding the fact that Mi-nyeo and Tae-kyung are So Meant To Be, you have to respect the guy who’s learned from his first almost-missed-chance to grab it (literally!) the second time. Shin-woo has had multiple chances, but he’s still too afraid to take them.

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263 Comments

1 Meng - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:42 pm

Thanks JB for the recaps =) I love this show!!
2 loveless - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:42 pm

am I first? yay
3 cecee - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:42 pm

thank you JB, I am so addicted to this drama. I am sorry it is ending next week! And on Thanksgiving too! I’ll skip the turkey to feed the YB crave.
4 Lucille - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:43 pm

Thank you so much for the recap. I have been away from my computer all day and could not download the episode. Thanks!
5 Hiding Reader - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:43 pm

Thanks a lot. Really loved the song in this episode.
6 pinki - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:44 pm

at last!!!
7 slim - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:44 pm

awww finally!!
so happy mi nams’ feelings now out in the open to Tae kyung and hes’ feelings towards her seems to be at least clear to Tae kyung himself.

I also loved the fan club chatting scene…that was soo cute!

thank goodness as clueless as mi nam is.. she’s not wooshy washy about where her heart stands and doesn’t lead shin woo on by following him..

as always thanks Javabean for the posting! i don’t know how you do it…but…u rock!
8 ronoele - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:44 pm

THANKS DRAMABEANS!! you’re my plan b while waiting for the sub..lol

THIS DRAMA IS JUST TOTAL LOVED!!!
9 moineau2907 - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:44 pm

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10 jackie - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:44 pm

arghh i wish i understood korean D:
viikii is being slow again, but at least the subbers aren’t all pissed and yelling this week. i tried watching with chinese subs, but that took brainpower, and its no fun watching a drama if you have use brainpower to even understand what they’re saying. argh. it’s taking all the willpower i have not to read the recap or watch the episode subbed T_T
on the other hand, i am REALLY PISSED because once again, even with all my efforts to avoid previews and spoilers of any kind, some person on viikii commented with a gigantic spoiler. omfg. why does this happen every single week, despite how much i try to block myself from spoilers?! DDD:
11 GG - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:45 pm

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Thank You Javabeans.
12 Krystar - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:48 pm

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13 Twylah - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:48 pm

Yahooo!recaps!thank you javabeans.having said that,i can now read and squeel some more.
14 sHeep - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:48 pm

yea! thanks lots!
15 obivia - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:49 pm

I was thinking the same thing about Jung Yong-hwa–it really was his episode to shine (well, it was actually quite painful to watch his character get crushed. Twice.) and I get the feeling that the next episode will give us more of Lee Hong-ki :0 )

Anyone else slightly annoyed that they didn’t give us an actual live version of JGS’s “Fly Me to the Moon”? For me, it took a little away from the scene. I mean, he would’ve sounded awesome if they recorded in that room but what do I know.

It’s so sad to think it’s almost over!!! It’s been so much fun. So many cute and endearing moments–today, it was JSG getting all giddy w/ the pig-rabbit doll (mirroring Minam’s reaction upon discovering the doll).

THANKS, JB!
16 kaedejun - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:49 pm

SO FAST SO FAST SO FAST!!!

THANKS FOR MAKING MY DAY!!
17 @lay - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:50 pm

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love the scene with go mi nyeo and hwang tae kyung
18 KJ - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:51 pm

The opening pix is LOVE think i want an instant camera too!

thank you, JB.
19 crackaddict - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:52 pm

I can’t believe we only have THREE episodes left. What am I going to do without YB? I am going to go into serious withdrawal. 16 episodes does NOT do this drama justice.
20 Beng - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:52 pm

yehey!!! been refreshing every minute. but still, i’m not the first, hahahah =).
21 Sophia - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:53 pm

Thanks Javabeans for the recap! I’ve been refreshing this page all night waiting for it
22 Tess - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:56 pm

Lovin’ this ep! And thanks for the recap. Great one as usual! And the gif is hilarious!
23 chenyan - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:56 pm

it’s finally out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24 obivia - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:56 pm

P.S. I love it when Tae-kyung pats the pig-rabbit’s bum. So cute.
25 butterball - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:58 pm

Thanks JV bean!!! A lot of people do not like this episode. But I think it’s wonderful.

And SW! I think he realized from last ep that his feelings would not be return? I know it is heart-breaking to see SW’s painful moments. But gosh, it was written and acted beautifully. You really have to give credit to the writers for that. The scene in the playground where he talked about the “imagined” date was glaringly beautiful. The “What if” did occur in my mind. What if SW had the chance to do all these things to MN? Would she have fallen for him instead? These sequences, however, signify one strong theme in Hong sisters’ romantic story: love is fate; or rather, to love someone and be loved in returns is fated.

(I remember the scenes in My Girl. “You close your eyes and count from 1 to 5. The first person you see, you will love him/her”. Those moments were beautifully executed as well).

Back to YB, I love the “shadow on the wall” sequence. I guess because I love the song with the same name by Brandi Carlile:

I don’t want to be nobody’s fool
I’ve played that part so many times before
How I long to be a shadow on the wall
I will make no sound at all
And when the sun goes down
The shadow on the wall cannot be seen at all
At all

After all, for Mn at least, SW remained in the shadow. She cannot see him for real. For SW, MN was like a bird flying free from his feelings. I know SW has been good to MN so far. He has been sweet. He has been lovely and caring. But she does not see it. And for once, I know the reasons why MN cannot be with SW. She cannot see this man’s worth, so how can she be together with him? (I have seen comments saying that the writers do not treat SW’s character well. I think not. I think they have given him a lot of emotional depth, painful as it is, in this episode.)

I am annoyed at HY character though. Not for what she did, but the way her character was developed. I hope there will be a bit more depth, but now she is merely a supporting cast. Hopefully next episode will be the end of her evil deed. And perhaps one scene so that she can “clear” her true emotions towards TK.

Tomorrow, for ep14, I am prepared for more painful moments. I hope in the end I can feel a bit of sympathy for TK’s mom. I also guessed a few days back that MN’s father did love MN’s mother. And the song “What should I do” is for the twins’ mothers. If this prediction is true, this person is deeply selfish. She should go and take a lesson from those “perfect” second leads in Korean romantic drama.
26 steffanie - Nov 18, 2009 at 7:58 pm

yay
27 liza - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:00 pm

THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!!!! ….am i finally first…
28 Lisa - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:03 pm

The scene with MN wearing the shoes was absolutely heartbreaking. I thought Yonghwa’s acting was great here which made the scene all the more emotional. Dude can never get a break can he?

Jeremy’s turn for angst tomorrow. It’s gonna be weird to see him sad.

Thanks JB!
29 plue - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:04 pm

thank you for the recaps.

it pains me to read about Shin Woo heart breaking moment, and I cry when I read. Sigh.
30 maAkusutipen - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:05 pm

You posted it early? hehehe to avoid the influx that will crash your site once more.

This episode is for Shin Woo wtih TK and MN cutesy pairing thrown in for good measure…

Arghh the preview is sooo angst ridden… Its that point in the hong sister’s scripts where the female lead is being pushed to a decision to run away! hehee

I do hope that we see the real Go Mi Nam. At least he is with the band as Mi Nyu would supposedly make her escape. hehee
31 Taohua - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:06 pm

Ah, you perfectly described how I felt about Tae-kyung and Shin-woo in this episode! I was surprised at how well Jung Yong-hwa was acting in this episode as well, but I’m still frustrated at Shin-woo not being able to be honest with his feelings. Actually, I kind of felt some of the things that happened in this episode b/t SW and MN were a little too late. ::sigh:: MN is so dense and it’s a good thing I can take that at face value because she was very sheltered from a young age, otherwise I would be pulling my hair at all the clues she misses. She definitely is not going to understand what TK said at the end. He’s going to have to say I like you or something sooner or later. Otherwise she is not going to have a clue that he feels that way about her. The 100 pts and TK’s reaction was really cute and so was the piana/Fly Me to the Moon scene.

I have to say though I miss the humor from the beginning of the series, since it has been pretty angsty lately. It seems like the next episode is going to even be more angsty than usual, so much that I am tempted to not watch it until later. If TK does get upset w/MN because she is songwriter Go’s child, that makes sense. But I hope he doesn’t lash out in a cruel way…I have a feeling he will though and then regret it or something.

Thanks for the awesome recap!
32 rachel - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:06 pm

love love loved TK in this episode. he was so cute with his obsession about the 100 points!! haha so adorable. i love that he was so uncensored with his joy and giddiness while hugging the pig-rabbit.

i am still a little bit unclear about what he actually meant at the beginning when he said he would allow her to like him because he has many fans etc. so in his mind, he was actually trying to tell her that the feelings are mutual?
33 mj - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:08 pm

Thanks for the recap.
34 reluctantbutaddicted - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:08 pm

Thank you!!! Great recaps, as always.

Yes, he redeemed himself with the first hug, but when he reached out for the handshake I nearly reached through the screen and throttled him. What a dork! The handshake?!!! That’s the handshake of death, my friend, I thought to myself (or rather, shouted). Now, hours later (I watched it live this morning), I still can’t get over the fact that it occurred to him even for a fraction of a second that he should go for the handshake. Let alone that he carried it out. Unbelievable. The HANDSHAKE!!!? I just cannot comprehend what on earth he thought he was doing.

The Fly Me to the Moon singalong was cute–they are adorable together–but just a smidge too far over into the campy, I thought, as TK was swaying around and singing in a really impressively bad English accent (at one point I’m sure he was singing “in other worlds”, not “words”, to pick just one mangled bit). Serendipity, commenting on Ep 12, was right–he needs our intensive language instruction.

The Shin Woo line was sad, yes, but I still can’t feel for him as I think I ought to, b/c he’s living in a dream world and messing up every one of the many opportunities he has been given–too many opportunities–by not being honest. I was glad to see he (actor) managed to convey more this episode.

I just hope there is more fun happy stuff than straight out angst in the remaining 3. I’d like to see TK and MN working together, being on the same side, as they sort out all the various problems in front of them. I fear that won’t be what we get, though. I loved the TK-pig rabbit bonding! I need more laughs!
35 xiaoSxin - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:09 pm

priceless!!! thanks JB!

I love this episode because of TK!! that is falacy, I LOVE all the episodes because of TK. we have 3 episodes left.. How is the story going to be wrapped up?! I still think there are a lot of plot lines that needs to be dealt with.. plus I am still waiting for THE moment that TK and MN are officially a couple! I hope that does not happen on the last 10 minutes of episode 16…
36 amhrancas - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:09 pm

yea! re-cap is up! thank you so much!! XD
*goes to read*
37 Carrie - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:10 pm

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!! This crappy Wednesday has turned happy… I know, I know… I’m sad. But such is life…
38 mangoparo - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:11 pm

ahhh..thank UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
39 snuffythemonkey - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:11 pm

As frustrating as it is that Shin-woo didn’t take his chances I’m glad. But not because we’re suppose to be cheering for the lead. It’s because I’m scared I’d dislike Shin-woo if he blatantly confesses to her which at this point would be selfish and inconsiderate since he knows her feelings.

I’m glad he veiled his confession in this episode because he still gave it a chance and therefore proved to the viewers that he isn’t a push over/ wimp. He revealed more of his character through this reaction as the nice guy but with dignity. I like him the more for it.

I think we witnessed his conscious end of his unrequited love in this episode. I’m assuming the next episode would be dedicated to Jeremy and how he comes to terms with his heart break. I’m bracing myself for tomorrow already. Poor poor dear.

Thanks for the brilliant break down of this episode. I’m so glad your blog is getting more exposure. It is a true testament of this drama’s popularity. Hopefully after this drama is done you would have garnered more loyal fans.

PS: I give you 100 points too!
40 Emily - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:12 pm

Thanks for the recap!

This episode was also the first time I felt something for Shinwoo. The way he wove the “fake” story in the playground was just so heartbreaking yet he smiled in the end for Minam’s benefit. This is a guy who is not perfect but strives to be and that’s what makes him endearing. I can relate to Shinwoo…it seems as though he’s not as confident as Taekyung and on top of that, he’s shy and not prone to sharing his feelings. Having the perfect timing, the perfect place, under perfect circumstances, is the only way in which Shinwoo feels confident enough to confess his love for Minam.
41 asianromance - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:12 pm

thank you so much for the recap! it seems like an amazing episode! can’t wait to watch it at the end of the week! And finally, aunt Mija did something i can be proud of!

I was willing to brush Heyi as a spoiled brat, but what she did to Shinwoo was beyond cruel! I loved how taekyung stood up for shinwoo and dragged her away and told her off and then both him and Jeremy went to check up on shinwoo! i think the three guys’ relationship with each other seems a bit superficial sometimes, but this scene added depth to their relationship.

i hope we get word from the real Mi-nam soon! if they end the series without the real Minam showing up, I would be really disappointed.
42 Brendel - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:13 pm

This recap surely shed light to at least a dozen questions regarding Ep13. I watched this episode twice and because it’s raw, I sort of just tried to figure things out.

Thank you so much, JB! Reading your recaps is as good as watching You’re Beautiful with perfect English subs.
43 kirara - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:14 pm

I’ve not been watching the show at all, but i heard some good reviews. I read your post on ep 12 and suddenly i kinda got the urge to watch it.

I watched this episode from front to end and i’m HOOKED. It was SUCH a cute episode. I think both the guys that like the leading girl are soo good looking and since they both like Mi nyu so much its too adorable at how they express their feelings to her, even if its both totally different.

If it wasn’t for your drama posts I probably not got a chance to learn about this drama. Thank you for posting and when I have the time, I will definitely start from the beginning and watch it to the end. For now, I really want to know whats going to happen in EP 14!!!
44 SatinSheets - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:14 pm

oh, JavaBeans! thank you so much for this! I truly, truly appreciate your episode recaps!
45 On cloud 9 - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:15 pm

Oh Thank you So much…This was the highlight of my entire day!!!

Also, can I just say that I love Jang Geun-seok voice? I am amazed at how well he sang in this episode…I really hope that this song will be on the OST…

3 episodes left TT_TT

too soon…want more YAB

p.s. does anyone know if the rumor about the second season is true?
46 Vanessa - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:17 pm

JV You so write well!! Love your recaps.
47 Molly - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:17 pm

Aww, poor Shin-woo. But I love Tae-kyung so much, since he leaves me feeling giddy and giggly, which Shin-woo doesn’t. Horray for You’re Beautiful!
48 emma - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:18 pm

uh cuteness OVERLOAD!!

thnx java..beans
49 Butterfinger - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:18 pm

OMG!! i love this drama so much. thank you as always JB. you are the best :]
50 snow_flower - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:18 pm

awwww….so can’t wait to watch it with english sub! thanks
51 ricecooker - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:19 pm

thanks for the detailed recaps- you rock!
52 ellasimim - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:21 pm

thanks javabeans…you make my day..:)
53 Kenshin - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:21 pm

Thank you so much, once again another great episode of YB. I love how TK is taking charge and admitting his feelings.
54 mumble - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:22 pm

ive always been a silent lurker here ( and in soompi)
but this friggin` drama has me.. like seriously.
THANK YOU jb!!=] i sooo love you.
i watch the raw in the morning before work..
then the recaps will be out on my lunch.haha
ive created a routine… and i dont know how i`ll do when this series ends…
[though will it snow on christmas sounds good hehe]

i just love the scene where they were “talking” to each other and MN was giving TK points. & lol at the gif.haha

THANK YOU!
55 Icyanne22 - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:24 pm

Omg! Today’s ep was really touching on several levels. Yung Hwa’s acting and of course Jang Geun Seuk being more ‘happy’. He’s totally growing on me….now, am tempted to revisit his works…like Beethoven Virus and Hong Gil Dong. Thanks for the recaps dramabeans! A delight as owez! =)
56 'cille - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:25 pm

each episodes thus far have exceeded my expectations of this drama.. THANK YOU JB for the recap. i saw the raw and could only understand 1/2 of what was happening and even then i was squealing with glee of the progress this drama is going.

i can’t wait for ep14!!

i agree that this is SW’s episode to shine and shine he did. i saw how he has matured as an actor in this episode – i hope that he will continue to nurture his acting abilities for future projects.

looking at ep14 preview – it’ll be jeremy’s turn to shine..
57 Fiamma - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:26 pm

OOHHH!!! I’m sooo happy with this recap… I love TK and MN and of course SW, but I’m glad that TK did somenthing already about his feelings and I’m a little sad because is closing to the end and I’m gonna miss these guys. Thanks again, you are wonderful.
58 joonni - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:27 pm

Great analysis of TK versus Shinwoo. Thank you!

I was quite surprised by Park Yong Hwa’s acting this episode too. I felt so bad when i saw Shinwoo’s face after Yoo Heyi did that.

—”Sigh. I know Mi-nyeo is hardly the brightest star in the sky — or moon — but she can really be dense. (It’s a really good thing she was set up as a nun, because her naivete really helps to make her seem simple rather than brain-dead.)”——

I totally agree with this. But sometimes I have to question how naive someone can be.

I liked the fact that Shinwoo didn’t tell the whole history when he “confessed” because Minyeo doesn’t have a history to be guilty for and her rejection can now be clear cut to him. She’s not going to like him, ever.

Thank you for the rip and also for the Park Yong Hwa one you posted previously!
59 Nea - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:28 pm

So wonderful. So sweet. So sad.
This line was the best way to describe SW in this ep “pretty awful, and by awful I mean heartbreaking.”
In all the weeks that I have been watching SW I have never felt so deeply for him as I did during that very scene. There was something very raw and damming about this discovery and exposure. Just thinking about it makes my heart fall a few inches.

TK on the other hand is wonderful and very cheerful this ep. After last week’s ep, I was concerned that MN wouldn’t understand his words exactly and yep I was right but the route taken was fun to watch. My favorite is in the car when he says “Treat Shin-woo well? How did we end up at that decision?” PRICELESS.

The nun’s assessment was spot on. Loved it.

I’m truly loving this show. Its going to be hard to watch it end.

But the mother and HY….WTF!
60 daisytwenties - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:30 pm

ahh. love taekyung-pigrabbit scene.
so cute.
61 danni - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:30 pm

Even though I haven’t watched this episode with subs yet, I definitely thought that Jung Young-Hwa’s acting came through in this episode. So far, he was just the second male lead that just couldn’t get it right. I couldn’t feel sorry for him and I didn’t hate him, he was just kind of there. This episode though made me like Shin Woo’s character a lot more or at least feel something when he was on screen because he didn’t seem to be acting like he always is, but was put in situations where he laid his emotions as bare as he possibly could. Thanks for the recap. I meant to stay away until I could watch it with subs but I just finished the raw and couldn’t resist.
62 sweetaddiction - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:31 pm

Thanks JB. I watched it live last night, but missed the first half, that and I understand zero korean. I got to say, TK was so adorable when he got GMN’s 100!! answer and grabbed the pig-rabbit.
63 bluefire - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:32 pm

Thanks so much JB!! I totally SQUEEE-ed when I saw the title! Haha!
I’ve been refreshing all day patiently ^^ I totally loved this recap!
Now I’ll have to wait for subs to watch it. Wooot!
I can go to bed with sweet dreams now
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
64 Chris - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:34 pm

@ reluctantbutaddicted

I agree with you regarding JGS pronounciation – I too keep hearing worlds instead of words – but honestly, it is still way better than many other dramas. Just think Love Story in Harvard. Other than the part where he pronounce “Jupiter and Mars” and also “In Other Words”, it was all good for me.

My main complain about the song scene is the fact that it sounds like it came straight out of the studio instead of “live version” that was sung in the piano room. And also, it doesn’t sound like his voice because it sounds higher than his usual voice.

But I really really love the scene with the 100 points. It is the first time ever that TK shows such childish pleasure. Usually he would grinned quickly and go back to his sulky face, but in this scene, he completely burst out in happiness.
65 mizuki - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:34 pm

Reading soompi’s posts, some people didn’t like this ep… why? I liked this ep a lot. The main reason why many didn’t like this ep coz SW was so pitiful and felt that the writers hate him. Okay, I do feel the Hong sisters like to torture their second leads a lot, but I think they like the SW character. I feel that this episode is dedicated for SW (if the writers hate him, they wouldn’t even care to give him that much stories) =D and this might be the end of SW pining for MN. He had missed so many chances, and it’s clear to him MN likes TK, and TK likes MN. JYH was surprisingly good in this ep, and I like too.

Hmm, I have this feeling HY will have a change of heart and clinging to SW after everything. The way she treats SW this ep was so cruel, and I have this feeling that she feels sorry for him too. HOWEVER, please no, SW is MINE XD TK has MN and they’re so meant to be, hence SW, you can come to me. I’d love all your grand gestures and listen to your fantasy of how romance should be everyday.
66 sugarpunch - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:35 pm

Thanks again for the synopsis…. I was so anxious for this episode that I couldn’t study for my exams!!!!! I am partially satisfied now:D liked the human responses from taekyung this ep, and I still find Minyeo’s naivete hilarious. Sorta can relate to her, and the exasperation around her “dense-ness” seems all too familiar to me. but then again, i don’t think anyone can be THAT dense. LOL, so cute.
67 snow_flower - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:35 pm

#45 i didn’t realize this drama had only 3 more episodes. in a way, i was just hoping for more and more episodes to continue. oh gosh!
68 Ant - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:35 pm

Thanks again JB for the recaps they make my day. I like to read them before i watch it as i understand it better thanks to you.

I loved this episode especially the part with JGS and the scores he is so in love with her..
69 12Dose12 - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:38 pm

what an excellent recap! and the comments, they’re the best… THANK YOU!
70 cheanne - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:38 pm

You are the best!!!! Thanks…….Cant wait for tom’s recap.
71 Anonymous - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:38 pm

Thanks for the recaps.
In fact, I enjoyed the episode a lot, especially the part with JGS.
Don’t want to quit YB!
72 Marie - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:39 pm

Thanks again JB for the recaps you are the BEST!!!

Loved the scene with the 100 points he is so childish and sooooo in love he just needs to understand his feeling. Loved it!!!!
73 mblove - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:40 pm

Thank you for the recap ~ I myself want to hear the squeal of Jang Geun Seok! :B
74 momosan - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:41 pm

Poor SW. Sigh. Just rip his heart out and stomp on it, will ya! He had his chances and he punted in classic Second Lead fashion, but geez – HY just went straight into Back Off B!@@! territory there.

One would hope that she gets a scene where something happens where she can redeem herself one little iota. But I doubt it.

I think what I actually love about this show is the way the Hong sisters manage to keep sliding in the comedy. The best I’ve been able to describe it to people is Twelfth Night meets the Monkees. And then they just look at me funny. A mixture of classic comedy plus zany plus music, all well balanced.

The email thing was priceless, and Fly Me to the Moon adorable. Holy Hannah, who wouldn’t want a smile like that flashed at you?

Looking forward to tomorrow – well sort of – I have the hankies handy, as just like you shouldn’t put Baby in a corner, you really shouldn’t make Jeremy cry.

Oh, and those of you who doubt someone could be that naive….I’d introduce you to my sister – who I regularly describe as standing in a hole – the fast ones go right over her head. Smart as heck, just not that swift sometimes.
75 Andrea - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:41 pm

thanks! i really, really like reading your reviews, straight to the point but still deep analisys. Great!
thanks again.
im taking ur pics as usual to post them in anjelllovers and crediting you of course,
thanks again..
ah! and i think exactly the same as you when you mention Y Hwa’s acting. He is the nce guys that is supposed to be pitiful…but i just didnt feel it before, maybe a bit in the last episode, but still didnt believe in his words. Now i kow he can act. it is like he has been hesitating to act during the whole drama and just now is feeling more confident, we can see that bkz now i feel SW’s feelings.
Perhaps Y. Hwa’s personality is shy which hasnt let him fully develop his character.
take care!
76 LOL-ed - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:42 pm

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
77 Larkspur - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:42 pm

Thanks again JB! As always, I’d been waiting for this for like forever. Last week, I guess I was the last to read the 12th episode recap. I was in a place with dismal internet connection and it was like torture to just wait for me to go home (after 4 loooong days) and read your recap.

Anyway, I’m glad that TK had at last shown Mi-nyeo his true feelings. The drama is, sadly, almost done and I was eagerly waiting for this part. Well, finally, it came!

Can’t wait for the next!
78 sukispop - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:42 pm

JB, thanks yet again for a superb recap! You.are.the.best!

Ahhh…now I can endure the wait until ViiKii uploads the episode with full subbing. I know that reading JB’s recaps before watching the subbed episode is kind of like putting the cart before the horse…but I simply cannot wait for the episode to come out first…I GOTTA HAVE SOMETHIN’!!!

Whoah….I really am addicted to this drama. If you can see this, please send help.

LOL =D
79 conrad - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:43 pm

totally love your recaps!

hayz… hope it will be shown in the philippines sooner…

tnx a lot for a nice recap!

YB rocks!
80 Steve - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:44 pm

JB love your recaps and especially your comments you make me laugh.
The episode wad , funny but also sad as we know the end is coming. All i know is this drama better have a GOOD ending .
81 prncssptri - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:46 pm

Thanks JB! you’re spot on! you’ve mentioned all my fav things in this episode!
I, too, realized that JYH acted really well in this episode.. he DELIVERED all the right emotions and the audience really felt them. So proud of him

Thanks again!
82 nycgrl - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:46 pm

I have been waiting for HTK to sing to GMN. I can’t say I loved the version of the song though. It was kind of like SW’s singing where it would have sounded better if it was less studio produced.

The actor who plays SW really came through in this episode. This episode was uncomfortable and painful and he did a great job showing it especially for a novice actor.

Overall episode was super cute and I have to say I was glad HTK stayed true to character and tried to maintain the upper hand in the relationship like he was doing GMN a favor. I had wanted one more episode where HTK knows GMN likes him but he doesn’t come to terms with his feelings right away and I was a little let down by ep 12 ending where I thought great now they are officially a couple and will now do all those over the top cute couple things like go shopping holding hands, shout in a crowded street that they “I love this woman/man”, try on sunglasses and buy each other cheap trinkets. I think my eyes would have rolled out of my head but Hong sisters came through in this episode by again doing the unexpected which is what I actually expected.
83 ida - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:48 pm

Hi Javabeans,

Thanks for the fast and awesome recap. You are right, YJH is definitely a revelation here, he was able to portray a Shin-woo who is so melancholic in his love since he is so afraid expressing his feelings due to his acute sense of self-preservation, that at times, my heart just twists and hurts. Sometimes, I just want to just to be right next to him them and say out loud “You just brought all this pain to your self, dummy, cmon just say tell her, you will never know what happens. Unless you want to be a martyr.” I don’t know if I can handle that melancholy in the next episodes, I may develop health issues, seriously.

TK is definitely taking a big step this time, putting aside pride and acknowledging the fact that MN is an important part of his life. I am liking the slow yet delicious transition, he is now more open and smiling ( I think he should smile more often, gosh, he is pure HOTNESS when he does that!!) I’d like to see more of that part of TK: a TK who enjoys himself (he’s supposed to be 22 not 40), who lets go of his inhibitions and allows himself to be relaxed and silly with MN. But with the EP14 preview, I guess, it may have to be short-lived. But who knows right?

MN, I just want to bang her head myself, SHE IS JUST SO DENSE. I agree with Javabeans, its good that her character came from the convent thus explains the innocence, but REALLY it just drives me NUTS. It’s actually quite twisted to watch, but you see this girl who is totally oblivious to the fact that three HOT MEN are in love with her, its every girls’ dream to have at least ONE look at her that way, but, she just don’t get it. Well, perhaps that is her charm, the reason why everybody is hooked to this drama that is: the innocence of her character and how it affects the other three AN Jell guys. Everybody likes a story of how a good girl reforms a rake. I wouldn’t mind to be at her place, but unlike her, I probably would have made a selection already: that is TK!

Kudos to the actors and YAB team and crew. I am a little sad that its just three more episodes to go, but, I just want to it to run as it was planned. Extending it may be way too overkill, I may end up with health problems in trying to handle Shin-woo’s silly acts of self-preservation, TK’ sense of pride and order and MN’s “denseness”. It is fun and thanks again JB for the quick review!!

XOXO
84 yuki7 - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:48 pm

You made my day!!!
Thanks!!
85 flo - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:48 pm

oh i just knew you were going to make that gif!
86 wawa 와와 - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:49 pm

yay… now i can watch the drama on Youtube with some idea what were they talked about! kekekeke… i need to read your recaps before i watch it, so i’m not lost in the jungle!

thanks javabeans ^o^
87 mie - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:49 pm

i’ll admit it. i teared up this episode twice b/c of shin-woo.
taekyung and minyeo may be meant to be… but i think i’ll always love shin-woo more.
88 Sophie - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:49 pm

Thanks Javabeans!!!!! XD

Does anyone know many episodes there will be in total?
89 melovesred - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:50 pm

Thank’s JB…

Another good episode. although i’m not on SW shipper but I’m happy to see that the HONG sisters make sure SW character have some depth! and it acted out very good in this episode.. kudos to Yong Hwa.

Hey.. I’m curious about something, yesterday i stumble upon spoilers of ep 13 & 14 and I read in the channel comment that YAB will have a season 2, is it true JB?

Cause, although I’m a big fan of YAB, but I’m not to fond of the idea making YAB season 2, It’s just that I don’t have faith that a season 2 will do a great as the first one, plus it makes the storyline seem to stretched in some point… just my 2 cent!
90 miss_procrastination - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Tae Kyung can serenade me anytime he pleases. Swoon. Poor Shin Woo…I am completely for Tae Kyung (utterly) but I must say Shin Woo is in for a whole lot of heart break. Devastation. Thanks so much for the recap!
91 @lay - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:51 pm

i think the writers of YB did an incredible job on using devices to make it more interesting and captivating.

there’s a lot of symbolism and metaphors on the characters lines and scenarios.

i know.. its heartbreaking to know that it will end next week.

*i will surely cry a bucket!
92 Norma - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:51 pm

AAAHHHHH…….I am not disappointed in this at all!!!!! Wooohooooo it’s all falling into place and I love seeing the smile on TK’s face…..and that duet made me think of their moon/star conversation in the country!

As for Shin Woo….talk about fate in all the wrong places….you just gotta love the way it’s all falling into place! I don’t feel sad for him at all….he doesn’t have the personality like TK in “guiding” Mi Nam. I can understand what Mi Nam is all about….she’s naive but oh so sweet….there is not an evil bone in her! Which is what TK needs in his life and he certainly sees her as a very special person. As a musician he is a very complex soul….but thank goodness he could sense the kindness in Mi Nam,

I’ve mentioned it before and I will say it again….this actress as Mi Nam would have been incredible as Jan Di in Boys Before Flowers….and would have been perfect for Gu Jun Pyo!!!!! Just as she is excellent in her role in You’re Beautiful!

Onward to episode 14!!!!

SSSHHHEEEESSSSHHHH…..I’M HOOKED!!!!
93 N. - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:52 pm

It was a bit slow. I expected faster pace, more emtional and active scenes.
Tanx as ever.
94 nycgrl - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:53 pm

BTW how cute was the phone app of HTK that Heeyi or Uee or whatever her name is was playing with. So symbolic in how she tries to control him and irritate him. Brilliant.
95 panshel - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:53 pm

I barely watched the opening scene, and I already cannot stop smiling. So CUTE!! I totally thought he would pull her in for a hug as soon as she grabbed his hand… but true to character, he actually shook her hand. I *love* our main couple. Thank you for your wondrous reviews, javabeans! Such a joy to read!
96 missthiri - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:56 pm

Ok let’s keep this short.
Javabeans/sarahbeans… thanks so much for your recaps. I read yours before i watch with subs like many other non-korean fans.

In this episode, Jeremy fills me with joy esp in the cooking scene.

Just like you i thought YongHwa acted alot better in this episode than any other episode. Did he do crash course in acting or something? Although i didnt understand the language, i totally hear/feel wat he’s feeling through his acting. He was my least favorite ANJell, but somehow i feel sad for him in this episode for the first time.

I am MN-TK shipper as many others. I was not understanding that instant msg/online communication part. Thx for that. i laugh out loud when TK hit the pig-rabbit’s behind. LOL

and Finally, when i read the translation for the last line of Tae Kyung. I thought my heart dropped. soooooooooo cute and realization of this is getting close to the end makes me feel uncomfortable although i want to fast forward time to get to next episode and the next. I confess that i am just another YaBaddict.

anyway, thanks again
97 cingdoc - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:56 pm

Once again, thanks for the great recaps
98 Anonymous - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

@mizuki

Honestly, I think some of the folks dislike this episode because they’ve spoiled themselves with the previews and very high expectations. There was this rumor regarding a certain scene that was not shown. Not sure if it’s true, but I also heard that the producer has been editing out some scenes?

Regardless, I’m enjoying this drama, and feel that it’s one of the best dramas that I’ve ever watched. I know that I will be rewatching the series once it comes out on dvd for a VERY long time. I feel that the pacing is done very well – and from watching other Hong sister dramas, we can expect a bit more angst in the next two episodes, and a very happy (and funny) ending for ep 16!
99 nc - Nov 18, 2009 at 8:58 pm

thank you thank you thank you for posting such fantastic recaps! I have been going crazy all day as the subs aren’t out yet!!!!!

there’s a rumor going on for season 2? I really hope its true because my obsession has passed stalker stage…its more like an addiction now haha!
100 etam - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:00 pm

thank for the recap! I really appreciate your recaps because sometimes I can’t help but watch the drama before the subs are released, and your recaps help me enjoy the sweet moments as well as understand the drama a whole lot more.

I can’t seem to decide which scene is cuter, minam’s reaction to the pig-rabbit stuffed animal or tae kyung’s reaction, both are super cute! i think i’ll go with tae kyung on this one, since it’s so outside his normal character. this episode was jam packed with high-angst moments but it also had its splash of fun. i feel as if i’m on a roller coaster ride when i watch this drama, it is just so much fun!

looking forward to your recap for ep 14!
101 moomincandylalala - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:01 pm

Thanks for the fast and wonderful recaps, as always..
I love Lucite Tokki since I first heard them on your site.. awesome song.
And of course Fly me to the moon… classic.. JGS’s rendition is actually not bad. I like his deep voice…

“The Failed Fairytale that could have been” was so bittersweet. Kudos to JYH… I agree with seeing the improvement in his acting in this ep… I understand how many people might think that the flashbacks are a “drag” to take time up in the ep, but it really summed up what could have happened if he acted on his missed chances since the beginning beautifully… if only… sigh.. GMN is really so clueless when it comes to feelings of the guys around her… did growing up in the convent really make her that ??? And not to mention fake fairy putting in the final nail.. poor Shin Woo…

And I think all this stuff with Hwa Ran trying to “make it up” to the twins is such bs.. I don’t buy it for a sec… She is so selfish that it makes HY look like a saint (I mean at least HY has the excuse of being young and stupid) But HR… IMO, she is only doing this to make herself feel better, to ease her guilt of whatever she thinks she was responsible for, feeling alone and desperate to hold on whatever glory and love that is fading away with her youth (and health)… for all I know she could be delusional thinking that she was loved – how she keeps saying ” I could have been their mom” really makes me sick… she is pathetic but does not have my sympathy… esp with her treating her own son as a tool like that…
If she were really sorry she would have already found the twins and protected them secretly… but being the person she is, she needs to stay out of both TK and MN’s lives for good.
then again… i may be irrationally ranting because I am really not looking forward to the angst that will come forth from the revelation….

Loved the GIF – can’t get over how TK patted the pig rabbit’s butt… lol
102 vira - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:02 pm

jb thanks a mil! am a bit embarrassed to say this but i look forward to your recaps almost as much as the episode. i have to wait for the subs so i rely on your recaps to make sense of the whole thing. you know how reading the book of a novel-based movie makes you love the characters and the story even more? well that’s what your recaps does to me. hahaha! yeah am your “fan”!!! more power jb! may your tribe increase!
103 jj - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:04 pm

thanks javabeans for the recaps

and if i may just add my two cent’s worth on the way TK hugs MN…

I love it how he hugs her so so close with his arms wrapped ALL the way around her and MN being perpetually in a state of shock. which is a nice reversal from the hug we saw in the first few episodes where MN gave him a hug after the ‘ring’ incident. and i just find it so endearing cos it’s like a hug someone gives another after a moment of desperation and finally elation at finally finding something good. TK is, deep down, a really needy guy. And this time when the person he actually has some love for actually likes him back, he grabs hold of it really tightly despite the surface bravado and gives swoonworthy boyish smile behind the said loved one’s back.. ahhh my heart skipped a beat.

and i do wonder when the ‘ring’ storyline will come up again.. am i the only one feeling that it has some significance?
104 irene - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:05 pm

I’m really feel bad for Shin-woo in this ep….. (T_T)
we all know Mi-nyeo and Tae-kyung is the perfect match..but this ep Shin-woo really made me feel like Mi-nyeo should give him a chance… sigh..

How come Mi-nyeo and Mi-nam are not twin girls!!!!

really like the last scene when Shin-woo shows mi-nyeo about the shadow… Jung Yong-hwa really does a good job to show the complex feeling of shin-woo’s character at that moment..
105 LinaOguri - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:09 pm

JavaBean, TQVM. This is awesome. Love, LinaOguri
106 Fated - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:10 pm

Thanks so much DB! Great recap as always!
107 eyebagsndramathons.com - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:10 pm

Thank you for the wonderful recap, Dramabeans!

I enjoyed this episode as well. It’s an episode that shows Taekyung’s feelings for Minam developing more and more. One where he doesn’t not waste time denying it anymore. Interestingly enough, up to this point, we see it via his actions and thoughts that he CLEARLY loves Minam. But he hasn’t said I like her or I love her yet whether to her or himself. It’s just his reactions to situations that tells him.

Good observation about Taekyung not wasting much time once he knew how she feels about her. Sure, things didn’t turn out the way he expected when Minam suggested being his “fan”. Anyhow, he’s been plotting since (within the day!) how to keep her interested in him.

I thought it is too cute to see him, a neat freak to want Minam to feed him with oranges that she peeled. He didnt even seem to care if she washed her hand or not

I’m looking forward to ep. 14…the confession! It’s the first ever for himself and her to express how he feels verbally.
108 jenny - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:10 pm

THANK GOD for dramabeans lol.. I’ve been soo addicted to this drama but there’s NO eng subtiles =( as of yet. I’m hoping to watch it soon w/ eng subtitles I’ve always read your recaps of the episodes and I absolutely love it (this is my first comment though)

I really enjoyed it I want to make a comment that your explanations are very good very detailed, explaining underlying meanings etc.. absolutely great recaps

anyhow in regards to the drama – it’s kinda sad that they will be done by next week =( i will no longer look forward to my weds and thurs

great job on the recaps and thanks for posting it so early – for those who don’t understand korean like myself can read you recaps and at least have some understanding what’s happening =)
109 YABaddict - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:12 pm

Thank you JB for the recaps! ARgh…as usual, can’t wait to see this episode, waiting for the subs…
Well, in my wait I visited Soompi, and yes, as someone else mentioned, it is a jungle out there! Full of YAB spoilers, but also full of YAB pictures, YAB addicts, YAB love and YAB links–I was able to download “Without a word” by JGS, so thank you Soompi!
Regarding SW, I haven’t seen him in this episode yet, but while I was rewatching their mini concert in which ANJell performed “Promise,” I thought he seemed really upbeat. He was making all these cute facial expressions and seemed funny, and I thought maybe his character should have been more lively, playful, instead of being mostly “calm” and having that “quiet” presence. I could totally see him in a comical role, maybe next acting project?
And let me join in the many other addicts who praise JGS’s voice! His voice really touches the right “spots,” makes me (and many others as I have read) melt. I think JGS should really have a dual career as an actor and singer! He’s got the voice, the feeling…everything! Even when he sang Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer he sounded good! He could probably sing Sesame Street or the Elmo song and still sound good! AAh…love YAB! Thanks again JB!
110 cartesiancircle - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:14 pm

Jeremy!!! When will he get more screentime?!?

Thanks for the recap – so looking forward to watching it later (yes, i’m one of those who can’t do delayed gratification…)
111 kailanie - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:16 pm

THanks a lot. This is the 2nd time I visited your site and read your recap for 12 & then this 13. You are an amazing writer /story teller . I love your analysis of the situations. I felt the same way with Shin Woo but I guess it has to be like that for the perfect 2nd lead guy. Thanks again and more power to your writings and musings.
112 aya - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:18 pm

Thanks JB

Somehow, I found the part they were cooking for HY is the funniest.. and I was LOL ing at TK’s ” PHOTOSHOP IT” HAHAHAHAHA…
113 che - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:19 pm

Thank you soooo much!I’ve been waiting for this since I woke uP! hahaha
LOve it!
114 ET - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:19 pm

OMG. I can’t wait to watch this episode. they seems so sweet….thanks for the recap. This is the first drama that make me wish i could understand Korean:) I could guess since i do know a few phrases. However, there are just too many dialog.
115 BlueHaru - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:21 pm

awww!! Another GREAT episode~~♥♥♥

Shin-woo, shall I go to korea and comfort you? lol

Thanks for the recap!! ^________^

Me loves you for that~~♥
116 pennylanechic - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:22 pm

thank you so much for the recap! I was crying while reading it, tears of happiness for TK & MN & tears of sadness for Shin Woo, it’s really heart breaking, but he should realize that even though he’s being a good guy he should try being selfish for once T_T and stop being a coward *sigh*

TK & MN on the other hand I’m speechless & I’m just feeling so happy because of the progress~! GAAAh!! I love them together & TK squealing like that is pure love ♥
117 Tammy - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:23 pm

ahhh….. episode 14 doens’t look too good from the preview does it… im getting reallyyyyyyy worried especially how jeremy is going to be crying. Oh man… i’ve held up all this time but if i see jeremy crying… IM GONNA CRY.

And taekyung looks so angry… holy moly

oh gosh the anticipation
118 ticklereading - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:28 pm

Thanks JB for a fanstastic recaps. I really enjoy this drama. Definitely one of my favorites.
119 kpm1111 - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:30 pm

This was one ep I REALLY needed your recaps for… cos i watched the ep without subs… and a lot of the detailing in this ep was in the dialouges… (the fan-chat and the fake-but-real story)… Thanks a lot JB

loved SW in this ep.. esp the scene when MN wears the shoes….
loved TK for accepting/showing his feelings (though in a not so obvious manner)
TK does a repeat version of MN hugging pig-rabbit haha slightly out of his usual character i thought.. but then he is being more ‘normal’…

apart from the obvious things i thought bout this ep (much of which has been already posted by many others,,and i kept nodding my head as i read them) .. there is one thing I’ve been thinking…

i really do wish that they could have shown a little MORE ‘bonding’ between the original A.N.Jell members… they’ve supposedly been together for so long.. i thought they should be a little more warmth then just the usual awareness of each others presence, likes and dislikes.. am not saying that they should be “brother from another mother” types.,.,, but still

…Jeremy is fine.. given his cheerful and playful personality.. (brings some normalcy in the house) but i thought SW and TK seemed a bit aloof,, even after considering that they are rivals (when it comes to MN etc)..

TK dragging away Heyi after seeing SW expression and the balcony scene after did get close enough though…

(perhaps its cos korean dramas usually get to the plot right away without building up on some background (aka beating about the bush )..
there cud have been something that was not too distracting from the main plot … but i guess the main storyline of Mi Nam must take precedence…so…. hmmm )..
hmmm..

gosh!this is much longer than what I intended to post
Thanks for the recap…
120 tonia - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:31 pm

Although I am happy for TK and MN for the progress in their relationship. I am so sad and heartbroken for SW. Whenever I watch him in this episode I felt like his heart was breaking piece by piece everytime he tries to confess his feelings MN. Every scene of SW in this episode just breaks me and I end up tearing up if not outright crying. In the playground, while watching MN eating, when he saw the shoes on MN, the airport scene even when he and MN went to do the interview when they walked in the door and he squeezed MN’s hand to tell her that he is right there giving her strength to overcome what they were about to do but I felt that nobody seemed to be giving him strength so he is weakening as he tries to help MN over and over again. SW, I feel really needs someone to give him a hug and tell him that they are there for him and him alone. He really needs someone to love him right now. HUHUHU!!!! I love SW, but I’m so very happy for the main couple TK-MN. YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL FIGHTING!!!!!
121 Show2007 - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:33 pm

Thank you so much JB. I always love your recap. I just checked the rating, it didn’t get pass through 11%.. (sad! ) But I think it is still pretty good as this week they are facing both IRIS and HERO at the same time. YAB is standing strong and steady. I heard rumors about there might be a season II. It will be nice, I won’t mind seeing TK, Shin Woo, Jeremy and Minam again. I am addicted to this drama and I seldom write any comments on any of the sites. I found myself wrote a lot on all kinds of YAB’s related site lately. I am poision..haha Ep.14 looks pretty intense and it’s going to be heartbroken. I almost cry when I see Jeremy’s crying sence and TK told MN to get out from his sight’s sence. YAB Forever!
122 pongs - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:35 pm

Wow 99 comments already! I’ve not seen the episode yet so I skipped all the way to the bottom to comment. This sounds ironic but I can’t wait to join in the discussion!! Also. I thought about JGS’s baritone voice. Would ’syrupy’ be apt in describing his voice?
123 Brenda - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:38 pm

I LOVE THIS DRAMA IT DESERVED MORE THAN IT GOT IN EPISODES AND IN RATINGS.. I AM GONNA MISS THEM. NEXT WEEK IS GOING TO BE AN ORDEAL TO WATCH IT WITH MY WHOLE FAMILY VISITING FROM THANKSGIVING DINNER. I WILL DIE WAITING FROM THEM TO LEAVE OR SNEAK OUT TO SEE THE FINALE. THANKS JB FOR THE RECAPS YOU ARE THE BEST. SEE YOU TOMORROW. ALREADY CRYING FOR JEREMY.
124 its_KAE - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:39 pm

hey!!
i was youtubing YOUR BEAUTIFUL today.. surprisingly i landed on someday’s page spoiling tat their is a possibility of making a season 2… is that correct?? cuz if so.. OMG…. seriously can’t wait for it and aahhh.. i support and love this drama all the way.. i really wish there is a season 2..
1. i cant get enough of the drama
2. things needed to be clarify like her path in becoming a nun –> wassup with that part.. still a lil confused bout tat..
3. her brother’s appearance
4. the family issue
5. lol.. simply just more drama
6. if there is a season 2.. keep the same actors/actress; a lot of the time they change the characters.
i don’t think 3 more episode will complete all these gap
*btw i like this episode.. i seen the raw one on youtube along with the recapped in here.. i have a pretty good idea on it.. cant wait to actually see it sub 2morrow.. thanx a bunch.. love ya YAB FANS.. me for one.. lol
125 Kathryn - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:41 pm

Hi JB,

As all others had said before me, Thanks for the recaps!!! It made my day!

I am a “pan” of this YB, :p
126 MEIKO**** ^-^ - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:43 pm

THANKS JAVAB!!!!! OMG! IT’S GETTING HARD TO WATCH IT ONLINE (TO MANY ONLINE WATCHERS!!) SO, JAVA-B YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!!

OMG!!! this is getting really, really good! am over flowing with excitement!!! lol!!!!

(It’s a really good thing she was set up as a nun, because her naivete really helps to make her seem simple rather than brain-dead.) LOL! YOU ARE RIGHT! COZ, THE GUYS ARE PRACTICALLY THROWING IT TO HER FACE AND SHE STILL COULDNT GET THE MESSAGE!!!LOL!

ShinWoo!!!….. I dont know what to do with this guy. I like him too, to be with MinYeo but…….aawwww…. he’s going to have such a bad, bad broken heart…..
127 Sunbae - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:45 pm

The day is not over until I read your recap for the most recent episodes of YB. As usual, after reading your recap, I have a different view of the episode. A more complete understanding of its events. Really like how you summarize the difference between TK and SW’s approach to their love interest. It is so true that TK’s approach is more direct while SW’s tend to go in circles. It is unfortunate for SW that he still could not confess in full his intentions to MN. Although, I am sad for him, but I cannot ignore the fact that he has had many chances to get MN’s feelings swayed. He has had his chance and now it is TK’s turn.
As for the episode, I am a bit dissapointed that they cut some scenes to fit the 16 episodes. Although, the story still runs smootly and at a nice pace, I still crave for more TK-MN Jeremy-MN, and A.N.Jell moments. All of the cast have such an amazing chemistry with each other that I just love how they act the scenes together. They just shine like the “Stars” in the sky and so very bright with each other. (All of a sudden, I fell this sadness overwhelming my heart thinking of them. I will miss them so dearly.)
Funny and Cute moments: My fav. is the Administrator-Fan moments. That was so sweet and I can’t stop laughing and squeel at the same time. That was so TK. Finally, he is trying to win his fan’s heart and keep it for himself only. My second fav. moment was the ending, that was so amazing.
I have to say, the Hong Sisters really know how to twist the situation into something else. Really the big moment at the beggining was so grandious and then it turned into a fan type situation. Man. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I don’t know how things will turn out until it actually happens.
Although I did say in soompi that this episode felt like “the calm sea before the storm”. It was sweet, nice, mushy, and non-stressful episode. It was a nice change from the previous episode where there is always something going to happen. However, I can feel that something bad will happen tomorrow and I will be again stressed out until the upcoming week. What can I say! YB have that effect on you. Till next time.
128 kpm1111 - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:46 pm

@109 YABaddict

When i first saw the first ep, which had a part of the concert.. i really likes SW cos he was being the most interactive one, smiling and being lively ( i knew TK wud take uo the grumpy pants role)… so i was a bit surprised that the rest of the series made him look kinda morose and dull… i thought he would be a bit more ‘alive’ in the series too.. but am not sure if the script gave him enough space to do that..
thankfully in ep 12 and 13 there was more to his character.. esp in the latest ep… i had my both my hands on my open mouth in an “ohh noooo” in the MN-wears-the-shoes scene..) am hoping (apart from the much expected angst in the coming eps) SW character really opens up…
(also i think this is his debut acting performance??? So i guess he doing a well enough job, (an actor with more experience may have had the freedom to make the charachter more lively i guess ) )…

On another note, i didnt see JYW track in the OST2 track list.. wil there be an OST 3???? i hope so.. the more the btr,,, more of JGS voice too
129 linz - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:46 pm

this was sooooo good. god i’m glad i read your recap though because the subs for tae-kyungs last line on viikii are kinda off (ie- it has him saying “go mi nam, me and you are tied” which is soo NOT the same as saying “i give you the same score”!!! lol) i too, thought jung yong-hwa was like all of a sudden ALOT better at acting haha. the scene where go mi nam comes in wearing the shoes….ughhh his face was so heartbreaking! it was like disappointment and sadness and confusion all rolled into one and it was like the first time i actually felt really bad for him ohh well poor shin-woo. but i am really excited about the TK and GMN relationship!!! i loved when he did hte online survey…and when he got the 100 score and freaked out…i squealed just like he did, i couldn’t help it!! that was like the cutest thing EVER.

soo excited for the next ep…but omg jeremy crying?!! i don’t know if i can handle that
130 slim - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:48 pm

reluctantbutaddicted > your comment cracked me up..hahahaha..cuz i had the exact same thought when they were singing at the piano….it was funny how his accent was changing the lyrics..but i think he’s lot better than some other actors…and i must reallly be hooked on this drama since i really enjoyed that scene as well..and thought was really sweet..:D

ps. i know i’m hooked on javabeans blog too..since i’m back again to read all of you guys’ comments!!… ^___^
131 emeldy - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:50 pm

I enjoy reading ya recaps mere than watching it.
132 jacq - Nov 18, 2009 at 9:54 pm

As much as I enjoyed all the cute TK & MN moments in this episode, my heart was really heavy after I finished watching this episode. My heart breaks for SW. I need to give Jung Yong-hwa props for carrying out the heartbreaking scenes so wonderfully. I always feel sorry for SW, but this is the first time I was actually touched by his performance, especially the playgound and story-telling scene, it was overwhelmingly sad and I felt his hurt. I actually teared up when SW was telling MN about the Myungdong trip and the special restaurant confession plan…..and later seeing MN with the green shoes on….then on the balcony, then at the airport on the bench & at the gate….that’s just all too much for poor SW to endure….. Awesome job Jung Yong-hwa!!! I heart you 100!! in this episode!
133 Juwo - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:01 pm

Thanks JB =]!!! This was a lovely episode and I’m really happy to see the improvement in JYH’s acting, especially since it focussed a lot on his feelings – I hope Shin Woo gets a happy ending too (but not in circumstances which are too contrived).
134 ellen - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:02 pm

I give your recaps 100+. Thank you so much. I love this drama so much I dread to see it end so soon.

I appreciate how TK considers the naive & innocent nature of MN by using the fan-star relationship. MN would probably feel awkward had TK revealed all. I enjoyed his glee over the 100 points MN gave him. His desperate search & his reaction when he found her makes me guess he might reveal his true feelings to her. TK’s search & found MN was thrilling to watch.
Sad for SW.
135 christine - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:03 pm

thanks JB for the wonderful recaps. i’m both happy and sad, happy because the 13th episode came out but sad because i know were nearing to the end….haist…

and can anyone tell please where i can download the instrumental/piano version of without a word… thanks in advance to the good soul who’ll tell me…^_^
136 giddygirl108 - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:06 pm

Yet another post to make my day! I had an annoying headache earlier and felt miserable but now, *sighs* it seems like everything is all right.

I love how you end your post with the mirror effect of Heyi and Shinwoo desperately grabbing at anything, even a fake image, of what they want. I also like the juxtaposition between Shinwoo and Taekyung because I feel like the set-up in this drama is more organic; Shinwoo has really lost so many opportunities through his ways of making Minyeo comfortable, etc. Taekyung sums up the practical logical that I always support in the scene of pondering about maintaining his 100 points.

LOVE.THIS.DRAMA.
137 Miharu - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:15 pm

I squealed when I saw how he reacted to the 100 Percent!!! That was priceless!!! Thanks for the recap, im watching the episode and reading your recap at the same time! he he he. Breaks my heart to see the preview where my ever favorite character Jeremy shed tears!! T_T Jeremy!!!
138 rainerust - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:17 pm

SW reminds me of…Alex from Clazziquai? They’re both wonderfully sweet, romantic men, but I wonder sometimes if they’re not more enamored of the feeling of being in love, rather than really loving the person in question per se.

Loved this episode – watched it raw (see what Smile, You and You’re Beautiful are doing to me??! When I don’t even understand Korean!!) so I just HAD to come here to figure out if what I thought was being said was actually said! Once again, two thumbs up (Mi Nyeo style!) for the great recap, JB!
139 robotmatsuri - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 pm

Thank you so much JB!!!
140 avidYABfan - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:26 pm

JB, i really like your candid review. The beauty & novelty of YAB is not so much as in storyline but the credible depth of each character built up from the beginning, amplify as the story flow and substantiated with witticism/ torments touched the core of it’s audiences. You drive home of MN’s naivety. As I watch, I’m wavering for a moment,how annoyingly naive a person can be? and gulped it considering her unsullied background growing up in a convent. It was her endearing naivety complementing with TK’ supercilious antics (so affably) that made YAB consumingly addictive.
141 Abie Lee - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:26 pm

I’ve been waiting for your episode recap. It tells the story more than any English subbed episode would (although I am eternally grateful to the subbers). It just gives more meaning and sheds better light in understanding the episode. Sometimes things get lost in translation. If an episode is subbed literally, people won’t truly get the meaning because of the culture/contextual difference. Thanks again for what you do.

I saw the devil fairy in the dance battle recently as her group performed 2PM’s song, and also in Just Married. I can’t see her as anything else but evil right now.

I hope the next episode has Tae Kyung grinning more since he’s so cute when he does.

Now why can’t they extend this drama to 46 episodes?
142 waytoaddicted - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Hurray for another ep!!! So fortunate that i can read Chinese so i can watch this ep before Eng sub is ready. But why does it have to end so soon!! 3 more ep is not enough to clear up things & it’s way to hectic for our brilliant actors.

This ep is definitely for Shin Woo. The “fake fairly tale” is just heart breaking (mind you i’m a TK fan). I’ve to agree with Javabean Jung Yong-hwa become so much better all so a sudden not that he was any good before. It just that he totally bought Shin Woo to life in this ep. I reckon the Hong sister is underrated for their skill. I have never watched any drama that makes one laugh to the point your stomach hurt, cry, heart breaking, jump for joy….in one ep. JGS JGS what more can i say, How can someone so young yet so brilliant!!???? If it was someone else portraying TK i don’t think i’ll be this addict to YB.

P.s I want a Pig-rabbit too! & Oh what to do once YB ends?????
143 Ana - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Isn’t it amazing when you can get the gist of an episode even though you can’t understand the exact words?:-) It’s like multiple ‘Eureka!’ moments clubbed together.Kudos to the cast for their fab acting.The Shinwoo scene with the green shoes was heartbreaking.But again TK saves the day.:-) So it’s not too bad.And Jeremy’s expressions during the cooking bit was adorable.I think I’d have to get a tissue box ready before watching the next episode.

JB-I love the ‘title’ pic you use in your recaps because it somehow captures the mood of the episode:-)Nowadays because I can sort of guess what happens during the conversations, I love to read your recaps more for the conclusions you’ve drawn than the actual recap.:-) And last but not the least,those GIFs are hilarious!Maybe you should have a whole new post about the multiple expressions of Mr Hwang Tae-kyung he he:-)Thank you for a speedy recap:-)
144 ashley - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:32 pm

JavaBeans, I give you 100 points!
Thanks so much!
145 heejung - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:35 pm

they are SO CUUUTEE!!! I totally squealed my way throughout the ep!! XD
146 jjwu - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:37 pm

I love the scene when Hwang Tae kyung got 100 from Mi Nam. It was so funny, that wasn’t Hwang Tae Kyung at all. I always like his facial reaction whenever he eat sour stuff, so funny too. Man, i love this drama.
147 heejung - Nov 18, 2009 at 10:50 pm

oh yeah! did anyone catch the bit after minam’s aunt left where mo hwa-ran was like, “…then i can finally make this song mine, and not that woman’s… i was the only woman you ever loved…” something along those lines. i thought that was a significant step towards the whole birth-mystery. intriguing…!!!!
148 fiona - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:00 pm

Just reading your synopsis had me in stitches! This was the first time that I’ve been able to refrain from watching the raw version because I didn’t want it to diminish my enjoyment of the last four episodes.

Thanks, JB, for your keen insights.
149 ironmouse - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:01 pm

Thank you for your wonderful recap, JB!

SQUUUEE for the last scene, so cute ).

Btw, JGS’s pronunciation is still much better than President’s ‘Jackfot’ ) Though I think I heard President saying it correctly some other time.. not sure.

The only reason I was able to endure 3 hours of dentist today is YAB. I kept thinking about their hug from ep 12.
Another thought – by watching raw videos and reading re-caps at the same time ‘watching time’ is extended like twice, so I get to stay in YAB land for another hour ).
Hi, my name is IronMouse and I am YAB addict…
150 etsy - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:06 pm

I can’t wait for the part when the brother finally comes back. I feel like that could be such a fun scene and throws in other dynamics. I hope the director includes it, if not in this season then at least in the next.
151 meiruo - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:10 pm

I always love reading Javabeans screen caps since most of the time your comments usually similar to what I think and feel. I’m always the silent reader, but this time I really think I should express my gratitude for doing the screen cap. It’s very detailed and I really loved your thoughts/ comments at the end. Exactly the same as my thought. Thanks Javabeans for taking your precious time doing this. Love you a lot!
152 kawtar - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:11 pm

though I still think this drama is childish, I somehow find myself waiting for each episode that’s weird
besides, I really think shin woo is better than TK a 100 times in all ways, he is more of a gentleman than TK, more handsome, and more manly.
MN on the other hand seems really stupid, I mean being naive has limits, and she really went over those limits, i mean common, even those who are really simple minded would get it if someone coinfessed his love, only those that are selfcentered or really dum would not not be sensitive to other’s striking love.
any how, having said that, i am still want to see the end of this story .
153 Ladymoonstone - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:12 pm

Thank you JB. this made my day…I read your recaps before watching or opening both at the sametime…using your recaps as guideline. Thanks again..always appreciate it.
154 maria - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:14 pm

beautiful episode, even better recaps!!!! seriously, some points were even better for me after reading your take on things. i was actually thinking that,

1) this epi really worked for me, just not in the way i expected it to. i never thought i’d be invested in shin woo’s plight, while i ALWAYS expected to be enamoured over and over by TK and MN’s courtship. …and while this hasn’t flipped the tables for me, the feeling this episode left me with was sort of like, “okay, big confession from TK… now what about the guy who’s on the plane?” ..and then, “Oh wait: .*squee* (i seriously almost forgot to squee, i was wondering so hard about Shinwoo!! …that’s never happened before!!!!!!

2)i LOVE LOVE LOVE Jang Geun Seok’s facial experessions! ..especially when he’s being physically giddy and love-drunk. …actually, i love the triad of expressions Javabeans has going on in the first picture: *ARRRGH (^-^)*, *WUT. O_o*, *BUSTED. @-@*

3) i’m glad shinwoo himself said it already, or i would’ve been annoyed at his sorry-ass. but as it is, HE HIMSELF apparently knows that it already feels like he’s been rejected hundreds of times, even though he hasn’t confessed even once! ..javabeans is right, he’s literally given up so many opportunities for this *fresh start* he’s talking about with MN, but he never really makes the jump needed for that!

3) i have finished cursing at my laptop everytime HEYI’s around, for i have decided that.. i feel sad for her. you’re right. she’s so desperate, she’ll heartily accept even effort she coerced out of people. that just hints at a sad sad life right there, and TK has already stood up to her and said the things i kept wishing someone would say to her, so i’m good. as long as she doesn’t do something out of Carrie again, i’m good. …….wait: “heyi, you’re an asshat. ..and you have fat cheeks.” ……okay, NOW i’m good.

4) i love how jeremy (literally) ate that shit for her… he truly is the unsung knight in shining armor of this show.

5) i’m happy at the pace they’ve taken to revealing the Tk’smum-loves-MN’sdad-ad-if-TK-and-MN-knew-that-there-will-be-consequences plotline, and i can honestly say i am FREAKING NERVOUS for how that’ll play out. well played so far, hong sisters… 100 points. (pun intended)

lastly, 6) I CAN’T FREAKING BELIEVE THAT THIS DRAMA’S ENDING NEXT WEEK. NOOOOOoOoOoooOOOOOOoOOooOO~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!! O_O
155 ellepeewhy - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:15 pm

I LOVE THE GIF U MADE. OMG. He’s so damn cute! And thank you for the recap, because i’m still having exams i don’t really have the time to go watch spoilers or the show even. =(

But I’m so happy!! Taekyung is finally feeling the heat with Shinwoo!! OMG~
Seriously, he’s meant to be TK in this show. He totally rocked it.

Thank you so much once again!
156 kristabelle - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:25 pm

Thanks again JB for a wonderful recap. Like what #144 said, we will give you 100 pts. Good job.

This episode is a heart breaker to watch …poor SW. I wanna give him a hug from the fake date, the shadow symbolism, his reaction from seeing MN wearing the shoes and the airport scene. Please Hong sisters, stop torturing him. Give him more happy scene like the cooking one .

I agree with you JB , when did Jung Yong Hwan learn how to act? He really shine on this episode. Finally, we got to see his emotion. As a beginner without any experience of acting he’s doing good. Kudos to him.

On a happy side, It’s funny to watch HTK reaction once he saw the 100 points. He acted like a young girl so gaga with her love. Love to watch their fan meeting and their duet. The song “Fly me to the Moon ” correlates with their star/moon convo.

The hugging scene at the airport parking lot is awesome. It’s different from the opening scene. See how tight it is , like marking his territory , as if he’s saying don’t ever go anywhere and you’re mine now.

How I wished to see the park date with TK instead of SW. Curious to see two adorkable creatures having a date.hahaha.

I will hate to see the next episode coz of so much angts. My heart can’t handle those scenes. Poor Jeremy, he will be the next victim. Hope he feels better after his ride on his magic bus.

The only thing that I’m looking forward to see, is the assumed kiss that was shown in Korean tv. Based on the radio interview of JGS , it’s not just a popo but a deep kiss. omo omo. Hope we will see it before the angsty moments.
157 ambs - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:33 pm

what made me smile:
uee’s phone background as a grumpy htk that reacts when you poke it !
htk hugging pig-rabbit after receiving 100
the official korean drama airport chase scene
shin woo’s pinstripe metallic suit at the end

what made me sad:
i didn’t like gmn’s hair as a girl, i thought it looked bad and they kept it for so long!
SHIN WOO GETTING HUMILIATED with the shoes. heartbroken
158 matsuzy - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:39 pm

uwah i need to be able to watch this soon!!!
159 myron - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:40 pm

BIG HUG JB!LOVE YOU!YOU ARE THE BEST!
160 cayenne_pepper - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:48 pm

You’re heaven sent,JB!! Reading your recap and finally being able to watch the full episode 13 with English subs,definitely made my day.
Cant wait for your episode 14 recaps later….Thanks very much,as always, we can count on you!!
161 Lisa - Nov 18, 2009 at 11:55 pm

LOVED IT OMGGGG
but…the previews for 14 look painful! Our happy couple can’t even manage to get one episode of joy?!

Oh god, that scene where he recieves a 100% and goes into squee mode with the pig rabbit almost gave me a heart attack it was so freaking cute!!
162 bie18 - Nov 19, 2009 at 12:17 am

Whoa! Loads of long long comments this time round.. probably shows how the episode struck a chord in many. Haven’t had time to read all the comments (I usually read almost every single one), so pardon me if someone has already mentioned it … but can I express how much I LOVED the fact that TK actually computed the average score given by MN? Give TK a pencil and paper, and heaven knows what kind of logical computations he uses them for!
163 sophia - Nov 19, 2009 at 12:30 am

Just watched and adore this episode.

As always Taekyung was brilliant – he’s consistently great and I’m completely in love with this character when he was asking Minam those question of the fan site and he was getting 5 and 2’s lol. But then when he got 100 that big old smile was utterly priceless – my favourite Taekyung moment in the whole episode, maybe even the series….TOO CUTE.

For the first time I really felt it for Shinwoo, bless him he seems to really be suffering and then he put himself out there at the end – I thought finally, but then it crushed my heart cos I know how much he’s going to really get hurt a lot. It so saaaaddd!

Minam was as always cute too. Loved how she associated liking him to that of a fan. – And then joined the fan club ha ha.

Looking forward to today’s episode…..I Jeez, I really should go to work otherwise I might get FIRED. Haven’t read re-caps JB yet, but wanted to comment before it got to like a gazillion comments!
164 Anonymous - Nov 19, 2009 at 12:52 am

TK and his obsession with 100, I love his reaction whenever she gave him 5. LOL his pride is on the line here, and when he didn’t expect 100, she gave him 100. His squeal was so adorable, I love him and Pig Rabbit. ‘Fly me to the moon’ = TK wants to fly to his moon, so cute.
165 jubilantia - Nov 19, 2009 at 12:55 am

My love for this show can no longer be held in, which means… long analyzation of my squealiest moments! Also, thanks for the excellent recap, javabeans, because I would have a much smaller clue about what the heck is going on without them.

–>the fan predicament- imagination on the Hong sisters’ part! It’s just so close, yet so far away from what’s really going on. And the fan club test? The whole sequence had me rolling. I’ve decided, besides his voice, that my other favorite Jang Geun Seuk quality is the facial expressions- his little eyebrow movements are so awesome.
This leads into my fascination with why I find these vaguely effeminate guys so attractive. I mean, JGS is stuck with emo eyeliner, silly hairstyles and nutty clothes. Why am I swooning? Is it the charisma? But that’s such a nebulous, indefinable, subjective term that it doesn’t really satisfy me as an explanation. Maybe that’s what enables him to inhabit his character so completely, which might be what is working so much for me. Like someone else in previous comments, I find his personality (and a lot of the other characters’) to closely mirror those in Hana Yori Dango. While his cockiness covers a more insecure and intelligent personality than Domyoji, you can’t excuse the Mommy Issue parallels. (Unfortunately, even with that gorgeous speaking voice, what is with the singing? He’s tuneful and all, and I know he’s playing a boyband idol, but the high-pitched crooning! Oh, it grates when I expect to get the aural equivalent of languidly floating melted chocolate and get overly sweet, abrasive rock candy instead.)

–> the bit where the boys are watching with barely suppressed evil glee as Heyi is about to take a bite of booby-trapped pasta… aaaaaand… DENIED! All the boys did a great job, but TK’s “oh maaaan” half turn-away reaction was absolutely priceless. The whole prank thing was fantastic. I think it was Tae Kyung’s facial expression as he vindictively dumps vinegar in (and sweet Jeremy!) that finished me off for that one.

–>… and then, like Jekyll and Hyde, the boys turn around and bust out their best cooking moves for Mi-nyeo, and the atmosphere magically transforms. I’m glad to see Heyi putting together the Shin-woo thing for herself, and like you said, java, Jung’s acting makes it believable in this episode.
Of course, she then proceeds to rip his heart out and stomp on it holy crap, which was simultaneously horrifying to see, as well as exciting since finally everyone will know. I’ve had very little sympathy for Shin-woo, because how’s she supposed to know how he feels if he wimps out in all these flowery metaphors? I know that this is a drama, but for pete’s sake, man, love doesn’t work that way! Also, you have no right to mope around until you’ve really, truly tried, instead of relying on drama-induced coincidences. Maybe that’s not his fault… still, he totally did not deserve that.
–>slightly related- I like how their interactions with Heyi really bring out the personality differences with Shin-woo and Tae-kyung. Like they weren’t already obvious, but still. TK turns around right before the horrid spectacle of mangled feelings, and I love how he puts his silverware down like “Damn, she’s at it again. That’s it, it’s throw-down time.” He’s had altercations with Heyi, but he’s always been in control- she hasn’t been able to get to his heartstrings quite like she does with the more vulnerable SW in this sequence. I mean, sadistic much, girl? She is watching his face, which pretty much looks like he’s being stabbed in the gut, as she relentlessly twists the knife. His face! In the past, I have not been such a fan of the Nice Guy- he can’t be horrible, but he’s got to have some backbone to him; niceness isn’t enough; all you need for that is a hardcore mom. The chemistry comes with personality, which S-w just doesn’t have enough of. And yet, the face.
And then TK’s protective tendencies flare up- I love how he starts to put together what’s going on and confronts Heyi. I think this straighforwardness makes even more sense as a match with Mi-nyeo. And also his endearing denseness. I thought he’d finally connected that S-w had feelings for Mi-nyeo, but I think in this case it’s his self-centered personality that’s to blame. It takes him forever (and about three trees’ worth of paper! Bless.) before he realizes he has fallen for M-n, and maybe he still hasn’t fully, so it’s not surprising to realize that he doesn’t believe that anyone else can do the same, even with his increasingly frequent bouts of jealousy (speaking of which, could we dial that down a little? Borderline abusive boyfriend quality there, hon. Endearing at the moment, but I can see it getting out of hand.)

–> AND FINALLY- Mo Hwa Ran developments! I know java has expressed apathy in the past for this storyline. However, the way they have built the tension with TK’s emotional run-ins with Mommy Dearest and now her insidious, potentially jealousy-inducing connection with Mi-nyeo, will make for logical wrenches in the romantic works. Not entirely reasonable ones, if TK ends up unjustly projecting his mommy issues onto M-n, but ones that make sense for his personality, and which will make for satisfying emotional catharsis in the end, methinks. I think this may have to happen for him to come to finally come to grips with his emotional abandonment issues- no matter what he’s feeling for M-n, he’s got to deal with those before the relationship can be stable.
And from the other end of that whole madness, I’m kind of psyched to see Mo Hwa Ran’s reactions to her recent revelations of 1) her lover’s kid 2) being in her son’s band 3) masquerading as a boy 4) that her son very likely has feelings for. I mean, that’s a lot of stuff to come into the light. Will the irony give her satisfaction that at least their descendants have found peace in love, or will she pick now to become the protective mother- and to TK or Mi-nyeo?

–> Also YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY last scene. You go Tae Kyung! Seize that moment. His logical reasoning always amuses me, and that pull that he has towards Mi-nyeo, almost without his knowledge, is so endearing. I love these guys. Clearly Tae Kyung is the driving force behind my love for the series, but I do love how they’ve built Mi-nyeo as well, and I hope to see some tension with her brother (please bring him back, Hong sisters, I want to see that storyline too! You only have three more episodes! *weep*) and hopefully some more depth for her. Anyway yes- that ends my opinionatin’ for the moment.
166 YABaddict - Nov 19, 2009 at 12:57 am

Ah, finally got to watch this episode, but yes, it looks like next episode will be painful
JGS is a really good actor, I love all of his scenes, which I can’t say about the rest of the cast. I agree with some that GMN’s denseness is getting annoying, anymore and the cuteness factor will truly diminish. Maybe it’s the dialogue, I felt that some scenes just didn’t flow as well, maybe they’re trying to twist things around too much and are not getting to the point. I love the moon and stars theme, the fan and the star/idol, but maybe it’s getting overstretched? It seems to be at a point where all this indirectness of saying things/not saying things is just not making anything happen, but things are moving along and getting more dramatic. Maybe it’s the genius of the Hong sisters…
Episode 14 looks like it’s going to be over-dramatic, with everyone going out of their minds/reaching their limits…i guess we had the calm before the storm…but oh well, that is kdrama, and I guess it is what we have go through to get to the good stuff, so, I’m really looking forward to the last 10 minutes of the last episode!
Until tomorrow, as no matter what we get, we just can’t stay away!
167 Atsirk - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:03 am

Thanks for the awesome recap
Looking forward to next week
168 Lily - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:03 am

Thank you so much! I read your recap right after I finish an episode just to compare reactions. I love the way you write! (:
169 Enni - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:06 am

Javabeans, thanks again for a wonderful recap.. that and all the comments your recaps generate keep me going for that evil week in between. xx

I was surprised on different forums how so many people seemed to be peeved at the episode saying there was just too much drama. I think there was just enough, considering how everyone knew it was building toward a mighty showdown. First, let’s not forget that all the guys in the same band have fallen for our happless heroine and she can only choose one… or none. The boys are gonna have to up the ante and either fight for her in their own way or beat each other to hell. How else, realistically, would the group ever stay together. How could you live with the object of your affection flaunting her love for another in front of you, knowing you didn’t do enough to win her over?
In reality she would be the Yoko factor.

Second, there’s the Heyi factor. She went overboard in her meanness in this episode. People have argued that her ridiculous stunt did no favours for her in her quest to get TK. But I think we’ve seen Heyi change throughout the show where she’s no longer trying to get TK, but trying to ruin or at least severely hurt MN (as a lot of jealous girls do). She might have gone overboard and ended hurting SW instead (she’s not exactly the queen of strategic planning), but I can understand why she did what she did. She’s jealous and desperate. And seeing all the guys dote on MN must kill that little bit of normal girl she’s got inside her.

All the characters were so well written in this episode, it was just a full on squealfest for me.

And just as SW killed me in this episode, Jeremy will do so in the next. Bring on the angst YB!
170 Len - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 am

Thank you so much JB for your entertaining recaps. You really are the BEST!!!

This drama is amazing so many feelings at once just loving it.

Looking forward to a HAPPY ENDING!!!
171 pols - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:30 am

totally screaming like a FANatic LOL
172 Anonymous - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:32 am

Jung Yonghwa is the 2nd 2nd lead I feel VERY sad for after Bae Soo Bin in Shining Inheritance! Makes me want to reach into the comp screen and hug him!
173 Nessie - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:35 am

I managed to watch ep 13 on live stream yesterday. This is the most heart-breaking episode ever to see shinwoo hurt like that. And i’m a bit sick of Go minam’s character that is too dense & timid. She seriously need to stand for herself .

I just hope that sw gots his chance to confess his feelings to mn & gave her the shoes that he bought for he in the earlier episodes. And i can’t stand the fake fairy either. How dare she treated sw that way?.. I bet she will have 100X more anti-s. LOL.

I hope they won’t rush everything since next week is the final episode.
174 noodleq - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:48 am

gooooooooosh……. i waited the whole of yesterday and today for this! thanks javabeans! your ep summary cures my temporary sickness to immediately watch you’re beautiful coz i’m currently sitting for a major exam.

THANKS A LOT JAVABEANS!!!!! XDXDXDXD
175 yvree - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:55 am

“100.” key of his love!! yaaay~ okay, while reading this recap, just cant help but remember again ji hoo’s acting role in bof and compare it with shin woo, shin woo is simply WAY BETTER!!!( jihoo fans dont hate me pls. i love ji hoo too. ) I know they are two different people, but their character roles/intentions for these girls(jandi/minyeo) were indeed the same –superhero wannabe, and i feel bad that ji hoo wasnt able to establish that well, sigh. also that he’s jandi’s soulmate –like what shin woo did for min yeo..BUT overall, I am GLAD that bof and yb BAITS IT WITH GOOD LOOKING MAN!!! I indeed enjoy my ‘koreanovela ride’ with these boys!!!~

thanks! fighting JB! <3
176 (: - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:56 am

oh man. )): i’ll be missing the last two episodes cos i’ll be away on a vacation!! WHY OH WHYY… ))): and there’s no internet connection at the place i’m staying at (it’s a school trip you see). GRAH. CAN’T EVEN READ YR AWESOME RECAPS. )):
anws, i have to say you always do a super awesome job with the recaps!!!!! it’s really super wonderful. off to rewatch the episode!
LOVE YB!
177 pols - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:02 am

This drama is pure love. From the excellent script to the intelligent directing to the outstanding cast, ost, everything, totally enjoyable. I’ll hate to see it end next week.

Jang Geun Seok as Hwang Tae Kyung is just brilliant – a many layered character acted out with great sensitivity and understanding, a joy to watch indeed. On top of that, JGS with guyliner, earrings, outlandish hairdos and clothes, is boy band leader personified and smoking hot! Ah, be still my heart.

I also like that Park Shin Hye, the clueless nun-in-waiting, is cute without being cutesy. Lee Hong Ki/Jeremy is adorable and such a sweet character. I am always smiling when I see him.

Ahh…can’t wait for the next episode and the next and the next….
178 head over heels - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:15 am

I woke up at 5am to watch raw eps before going to work and i have massive committments that are keeping me away from the subs…. help… only you saved me from a totally crappy day…

again!! THANK YOU!!!

am so looking forward to this episode… am sure it will be great!

and for #176… i check the recaps through my phone during meetings maybe you can turn on your internet settings just for your trip…
179 bbm - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:41 am

here i am, shivering (coz i was caught in a sudden rain), but still stayed in the office just to read your recap…
SHINWOO… i haven’t watched the episode, but with the way you describe it, i feel really heartbroken just by reading your recap…
i’m happy because TK finally ‘kinda’ admit his feelings, but my heart goes all out for shinwoo… TT
is there no news about extended episode(s)?? it depresses me when i remember that we only have just another week of YB… TT
180 anjell - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:49 am

i just love tae kyung more and more when he smiles…
181 jandoe - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:50 am

your comments this time: totally true! i agree completely!

it’s definitely a SW episode though, that i agree too. Heyi was wayyy too much this time around, i really felt like smacking her face “-_-

looking at ep14 preview though, things don’t seem to be too good in the just-progressing relationship of MN and TK, sigh. i know it’s her charm (and i honestly feel Park Shin Hye is really really adorable) but MN’s denseness is getting a lillll too much to bear.

will be back tomorrow haha!
182 maria - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:57 am

sorry. may i also add that I LOVE YOU, SARAHBEANS for calling mi-nyeo “simple-hearted” instead of “simple-minded?” ….coz truly, that’s what she is. she has a simple heart, and it’s what i like best about her, i think that’s what tae-kyung likes best about her too.

also…. THANK GOD SOMEONE’S MAKING JANG GEUN SEOK WEAR CLOTHING THAT DOESN’T MAKE HIM LOOK LIKE MISTER BAG, THE BAG-MAN!!!!! he was always almost-preppy with a twist, but his clothes this epi made him look downright sizzling. …i’m a happy girl. ;p
183 jossy - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:30 am

Thanks JB!

I watched this episode lastnight live for the first time in my life and it was UBER FUN! its gonna be a bittersweet moment when it finally ends… in the meantime i’ll enjoy every bit of it! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
184 loveYAB - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:32 am

#177 should be me “loveYAB” and not “pols”. Dunno why “pols”’s name came out.
185 Alert - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:40 am

I’m looking at this from SW pov.: I like this girl. I know she likes someone else. But perhaps if I’ve been good to her one day she’ll see me and perhaps like me back. The closer I get to her, the more I wanted to tell her how much I love her, but I can’t. And the more I can see how much she’s in love with that other man. I wanted to tell her, so I plan and plan and plan for the grand gesture, so that she’d be impressed with me. Even though deep in my heart I know it would never happen, I do not want to give up hope. But when she told me that the other man accepts her, I know there’s no hope at all. But again, I keep on hoping that perhaps, being a nice guy would pay off. I wanted to cherish her, making her happy, make her smile for me etc.. and the worst part of it is that even when I did that, she still can’t see me. It’s tiring that I keep on chasing her shadows, knowing fully well that I would never catch it. I must be pathetic. Really, really pathetic.

And for that I really pity him.

As for the Mo Hwa Ran, I think she’s somehow disillusioned at some point. The fact that she repeatedly keeps on assuring herself everytime she listens to the song was a bit weird to me (it happened in previous eps too). As if she’s trying to tell and convince herself that the song was meant for her. That she’s his true love. But what if.. I mean what if the song wasn’t truly meant for her. What if it was meant for MN’s mother? And she can’t accept the fact? Like HY, she’s trying to live with memories that are of her best interests. If that really happens, I would really pity her for being that way. But again, we’ll have to wait to solve the real mystery.

Btw, I think TK has his mom’s traits more than he thinks – they’re both very blunt with their words – saying what they think, instead of going around the bush. Both are also very stubborn, and will do anything to get what they want.

As for the progress btw MN and TK’s relationship, I love the cute Internet scene, and the fact that he’s now has fully come to terms with his own feelings. But I was not really moved on the duet piano singing. The gesture was sweet, the song is nice, and the voices are ok.. the pronunciation was a bit off (haha), but I don’t know.. I don’t really get that scene. Perhaps it’s kind of weird seeing TK being all lovey dovey LOL. But if everyone’s prediction is right.. that they’re preparing us of the storm, I wish they could give us 1 or 2 more cute scenes, so if would soften the blow LOL.

As for HY, I do pity her too, and I think she knows that she’s being pathetic in her actions, but in denial of that She’s so disillusioned that I think TK’s the only one who mananged to tone her down. Which is one of the reasons why she is attracted to TK. Despite his harsh words, he always managed to push her to the ground.

I could only watch ep 14 earliest on Saturday, …coz I’ll be going off somewhere. Won’t watch the raw tonight, because I need to feel the words. Especially in these last three eps. Waiting for the whole 2 days will definitely test my patience. Arrgh!
186 mawar - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:42 am

uh oh…. something bad will happen next episode ??? :’(

anyway I LOOOOOVE the last scene!! sooo cute..!!

<3<3<3
187 tricia - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:44 am

thanks for the recaps and insights… Carpe Diem. Seize the day…

“you have to respect the guy who’s learned from his first almost-missed-chance to grab it (literally!) the second time. Shin-woo has had multiple chances, but he’s still too afraid to take them.”

reminds me of ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’
“if you love someone you say it, you say it right then, out loud. Otherwise the moment just… Passes you by.”
188 Mel - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:45 am

as always Kudos to you JB, it’s always so amazing how you bring so much joy to us Kdrama addicts…SW’s pain is so heartbreaking to me who can relate to one sided love..great acting….!!! now Tk and Mn’s story is a joy….. Tk’s affection for Mn has evolved so much though Mn has not realized it…. just this and your recaps…. Jb you are such a bright spot and so quick…..the battle for my
sanity will be so difficult after next when YAB ends…..SOB!!!!! Ok I need to get over this……Now which drama do you recommend?
189 V - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:45 am

Was a supportor of shinwoo but became a supporter for tae-kyung! I don’t like the way how shinwoo kept his feelings ! Taekyung expressed his feelings quite well , just that MN doesn’t catch it! Love the way how taekyung questioned MN! BUNNY RABBIT AS WELL!!

Oh anyway , for those singaporeans who wants a pig-rabbit, i chanced upon this website having pre-order on it now! yourpaperplanes.livejournal.com i think! I’m gonna get one! Imagine having a similar one as them! OMG!
190 mary - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:03 am

First of all, thank you for yet another wonderful recap Javabeans. I think it’s granted that we should be thankful of your effort to make a recap so quick, precise and well written. What a day of watching drama would be without your skillfully written recaps, and I have to say I’m growing accustomed to reading your recaps in order to have a full grasp of what was happening in the story because I feel that you are better in relaying the details and strips the hidden depth of each scene beautifully. For instance the part where Shin Woo sees Mi Nyeo in the shoes that he’s trying to give her in the past, though I know it’s heartbreaking for him, I couldn’t figure out as to why it would hurt he deeply, but you manage to make me see how it affects him as the character he is. And I love how you bring up more joy into reading your recaps by putting scenes (i.e. the gifs) that really cracks me up as the drama would. All in all, great job and I look forward to more in the next episode to come. ^^ Good day.
191 Fran - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:04 am

Ooh! Have to comment since we’re onto the last 3 episodes!

Firstly a pat on the back for JGS for not butchering a Sinatra classic. I’m so proud of the boy : ) except for the “jupiter & mars” and the “in other words” as mentioned above, i think he did good. Very often any english dialogue (let’s not even go to singing) in Korean, Taiwanese or Japanese dramas really, really makes me cringe. I thought I would feel embarassed for JGS, but he actually exceeded my expectations. BTW, i thought the song tied in well with the stars and moon theme.

Agree that JYH seems to tackle the complex emotions like anguish and regret much better than the straightforward ones. I think the Hong sisters must quite like him coz they gave him really good material to work with in this episode. With episode 13, SW has become a character you can emphathize with and feel for. He is officially Mr what-might-have-been. Although he is still caught in his web of half-truths, i would like to think that it is out of selflessness that he’s still there. I think he figured out that confronting MN with the whole truth would not change anything except add to her burden of guilt and self reproach. Better to be her friend in the shadows. I think that’s what is really appealing about SW right now. He’s not just concerned with how he feels about MN but also about her bigger picture and how his actions could adversly affect her.

MN’s stupidity is starting to get to me. I mean she’s never been the sharpest knife in the drawer, but her current level of denseness is just off the scales. If she gets any dumber she’ll need a post-it to remind her to breathe. Just because you grew up in a convent doesn’t give you license to be that dense.

But my fav scene was the cooking scene ;p I loved how TK threatened HY with the knife when she tried to slide up to him. And Jeremy’s face when he ate the pasta! Hilarious!!! I actually really enjoy TK and HY moments. Their oneupmanship really adds to the humor. I am a little sad that HY’s face doesn’t look as big as it used to though…. someone feed that girl!
192 Fran - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:11 am

Oh JB, forgot to add that I’m you “pan” too! Awesome recaps!
193 snap - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:17 am

thanks soo much for the recap! subbed versions are not out yet. your recap really helps a lot!!

the only thing i like about heyi in this episode (probably in the entire series) is that phone application of tae-kyung. so cute, i want one. one for each of the A.N. Jell, lol!

i’m amazed at how Jung Yong Hwa improved on his acting. in the previous episodes, his acting was kinda lame but i let it pass since his eyes are very expressive. not as expressive as Jang Geun Seok but still you’ll get what message he’s trying to convey.

by the way, i accidentally read the spoilers. dang! accidentally because i saw a link in facebook about where i can order the pig-rabbit but… there it was. at the top of the page. next thing i know, i’m reading it. sigh… but i didn’t let myself think about it that much. thus, i enjoyed this episode as much as i did episodes 1 to 12.

i’m looking forward to watch episode 14 tonight. although, half of me is not looking forward to seeing Jeremy cry. i think i’m going to cry too.

i can’t believe that You’re Beautiful’s coming to an end next week. it seems that there are still a lot of issues to resolve. especially that thing about Tae Kyung’s mom and Mi Nyeo’s dad. worst case scenario, is if Hwa Ran does not approve of Tae Kyung and Mi Nyeo’s relationship.

about that rumor regarding season 2, i kinda like the idea of that. because if the real Go Mi Nam does not show up in the last episodes that would be disappointing. for me, lol. i want to see Park Shin Hye act like a boy.

so excited for episode 14…
194 lollyobsessed - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:21 am

*.* Where to start?! People didn’t like this episode?

Like you, my heart broke a little for SW this episode, and I suspect that it’ll break even more for Jeremy soon – too much angst on the horizon! But JYH in the shoe scene was so GOOD, I felt so bad for him and that’s the only time I really hated HeYi in this series. But I love her camera and want one XD

LOL I was so annoyed at TK when he went in for the handshake. Lame! But then he hugged her and I started squeeing…and at the end, I was so waiting for a kiss, but no, I got a hug. Oh wells, better than nothing, eh?

I’m so sad this series is ending, can’t wait till next epi!! Thank you as always for the recap JB! I’m always late because I hold myself off until I’ve watched the subbed episode. I managed to avoid the ep13 preview but I couldn’t prevent myself watching the one for ep14. CAN’T WAIT!!
195 tati - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:25 am

Loved this episode except that there are too much scenes between SW and MN.. I had deliberately stayed away from forums and blogs that might give out spoilers so i was imagining all sorts of sweet dating scenes between TK and MN after the cliffhanger ending of Episode 12.. Turns out it was SW and MN who went out on a date, well sort of..

But anyway, i loved all scenes between TK and MN, except for the piano part. The writers should just have chosen a Korean song.. Making TK sing in English (when he can’t pronounce all the words right) just makes him less cool. I can’t even focus on his voice because i was cringing the whole time.. Thankfully, towards the end it becomes bearable when MN started singing along.. Oh well..

I still love TK. The scenes are boring when he’s not on them. I love Jeremy too. And his facial expression after eating the “spaghetti” was just so so priceless. I watched w/o subs so at first i have no idea what he said but just by looking at his face i was laughing like crazy!

Thanks Javabeans for the recap! I almost fainted when i can’t find anything of this episode w/ english subs. It was my first time following a drama that is currently being shown in Korea. And i have just recently started watching YAB. The week long wait sucks but just seeing TK and his pout makes everything worth it for me.. =)

Go YAB! Go TK!
196 crackaddict - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:35 am

How cute and adorable is TK when he smiles!! We’ve had so many episodes of him smirking and acting angry –> and when he smiles he just looks like this adorable little boy. Esp the scene with him hugging the pig rabbit after getting 100 points. I LIKE
197 epyc - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:39 am

Dearie JB, hat down to you for a brilliant recap!! Had a hectic day but reading your recap and watching the Eng subbed at Viikii more than made my day though it’s now late at night….. 30 minutes to go for Ep 14. I am seriously worrying about the withdrawal from Nov 27
198 yvhsien - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:03 am

Words…words…words! Symbolism and metaphors! The Hong sisters are so good with these. I thought this episode was great in many levels. There were hilarious moments. There were sweet moments that made me squeal with happiness. But the Hong sisters sure know how to spin webs of excitement and beauty with their choice of words. For example, some of the cruel things TK said to MN in episode 12 was reversed this episode:

MN: You won’t be taken aback and feel bad?
TK: …But it’s not bad (reversal of piano scene with MN crying)

And when he gave her the pin: I can clearly see you as a girl (reversal of TK and HY’s conversation after the kiss).

I love the fan club questionnaire scene. So hilarious! I couldn’t stop laughing at TK’s reactions especially the hiccup with the ‘2’. And of course his reaction to the ‘100’ was priceless. I’m so, so happy to see so many smiley JGS in this episode. MN sure brings out the best in TK. Like everyone that commented, I’m glad he acted on his feelings in the end. Though I sure hope he explains to her what he meant with ‘I give you the same score’ because we know MN is really dense when it comes to love talk, no matter how beautiful and poetic the words.

I agree with JB about SW. His acting sure improved and I could feel every emotion he was feeling. That fairy tale love story was beautiful. I was all mushy listening to it but also sad knowing it was just make-believe. I really felt bad for SW. And when HY did that despicable act, I so wanted to slug her for SW sake. You know they don’t really have a chance when MN didn’t know what to do to comfort him. She sure did lots to comfort TK. But I did wonder though if TK did not show up in the last scene, would MN have considered SW’s proposition? After all, realistically, SW is right. She can’t keep having a one-sided love for TK (not knowing of course it’s not one-sided at that point).

Tomorrow’s episode seems to be full of angst….Jeremy/MN and the boys, MN and MHR, TK and MN. It looks like MN will be mad at MHR. She now has two reasons to hate her – i) for killing her mum and ii) for hurting TK so much. But TK, aigoo, without knowing the whole truth, channels his hate for his mum abandoning him towards MN, without even wanting to hear the truth. Though I’m really hoping the Hong sisters will do the unexpected again and it’s just MN imagining things. Boo…hoo…Between that and Jeremy crying, I’m getting ready my box of tissue.

I have lots of thoughts circling in my mind but will stop now. Thank you all for letting me unload.

Oh…I agree with those who mentioned this, they should have TK remade “Fly Me to the Moon” for the second OST too. His voice was like silk singing that song. Is it possible to be in love with a voice?
199 JODRAMA - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:04 am

Also: When did Jung Yong-hwa learn to act?? He wasn’t ever terrible, but he seems much better all of a sudden. I like.

coz i come to his dream and whisper…my dear yong hwa….you’re beautiful man with talents..keep up a good work….gambate…hehehe…

tq 4 your recaps,JB
200 buttercup - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:14 am

OH MY Gosh.. i love Shin Woo.. but I love Tae Kyung too.. Shin Woo is really poor.. I wish there is an episode which shin woo have a romantic moment with Mi Nam.. and make Tae Kyung so jealous.. I love this drama a lot.. more than IRIS..
201 simplesim - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:15 am

Thanks JB for your superb recap. I so love the dialogue parts that you translated. The gifs and the song rip are icing to the cake!
202 Judy - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:22 am

JGS’ voice is addictive, just like his acting and YB. I keep replaying “Goodbye” and rewatching YB…….

Love his song “Goodbye”. JGS sings better than a lot of idol boys!

I feel sorry for SW, but I like this episode a lot since TK and MN are getting closer and closer…….so sweet….

But good times would not last long. Episode 14 seems to be a sad one…..

I am feeling down already as YB is ending soon.
203 KDJ - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:27 am

hahaha… haiss happy and sad because it will going to end soon!

oh my!
204 Mel - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:49 am

I thought I died & went to heaven when I saw Jang Geun Seok’s boyish smile when he hugged GMN after the “confession” about liking a star inthis episode.

The preview for Ep 14 look very exciting! I was anticipating how the Hong sisters would bring this series to a bombastic end and keep us glued to it.

Thanks for your recaps JB! I always look forwards to Thurs and Fri lunch breaks during work to sneak in a lil read of your recaps
205 Leiloo - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:04 am

First time commenter here but been reading your recaps for awhile now
Wow, the comments just keep coming, there were 7 comments earlier and i just left to watch the drama and suddenly its now up to 200+?
This drama just keeps getting better and better, just when i thought i have my favourite episode, the next ones just outdo the previous ones. The manager’s expression when he told taekyung that he left minam and shinwoo together was just priceless. I had to pause and laugh until my sides hurt.
I dont know if it’s been asked but can someone PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME ON THIS?
When heyi was confronting shinwoo about the presents. taekyung had a flashback of president ahn telling him that the shoes was a proposal present.
So did taekyung think that the shoes was just for a show
OR
He figured out that the shoes were really for Minam?
THIS HAS BEEN BUGGING ME!
206 Len - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:08 am

“Ultimately I think he still makes a huge mistake, by trying to protect himself”
Javabeans,

I find it interesting that you see Shin-woo not letting Mi-nyeo know that he knew she was a girl as an attempt to protect himself, because I read into his motivations differently.

I don’t see it as a matter or pride or self-preservation for Shin-woo, but rather, a matter of timing. In Episode 12, he stopped himself from telling her how he really felt after his outburst of anger, which I’m sure you could interpret as a moment of dishonesty in the same sense that he wasn’t truly expressing himself, partly out of his realization — after seeing her tears — that it may not have been the right time to do so. This is a running theme of Shin-woo through YB: timing.

So when he was constructing his sad fantasy or asking her out of a constructed version based on truths rather than telling her outright everything he knew, it wasn’t so much out of a desire to protect himself. Even Shin-woo says so himself in this episode (as you have translated):

“I haven’t been able to confess my feelings once, but it feels like I’ve been rejected a hundred times. I don’t think I’ll be embarrassed now even if I’m rejected for real.”

It’s his obsession with timing and THE MOMENT. Even then, he probably feels that it is not the right time to let her know. It’s ironic, because Shin-woo’s so careful to get the right timing that he always misses them. Contrast this to Tae-kyung, who doesn’t give a flying fig about timing but always captures them because he acts on his first instinctual emotions.

I feel Shin-woo’s reasons for not telling her outright everything — i.e. the fact that he knows she’s a girl, his feelings for her from the very beginning — is because he feels it’s not the right time to do so. I think Shin-woo’s so concerned about burdening Mi-nam with the truth — i.e., his feelings go deeper than he lets on and he’s more perceptive than she gives him credit for — that he tries to justify to himself that’ll be better to tell her the truth when she’s a) dealing with less problems in regards to Tae-kyung, and b) more in mind of returning his feelings. In that case, then, Shin-woo probably shouldn’t have asked her to go out with him, but this is where his flaws come to play because his rationalizations aren’t on the same level with his emotions. (I feel like he tries to rationalize his actions in asking her out via “misery loves company” in hopes that this will be a “win-win” situation in which both gets rid of their misery a.k.a. unrequited love, by finding it in each other.)

ETA: Yes, JYH really (surprisingly) shined in this episode, which made me really hopeful of his potential for acting.
207 moomoomoo - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:17 am

I have always thought i was a Taekyung Minam fan but today I was bawling my eyes out during this episode.
I always thought the fact that shinwoo was always just a step behind was frustrating but today my heart went out to him.
oh my poor shinwoo!!!
shin woo hyung!!!!
why should he have set himself for another round of disappointment again at the airport??
lol.. i was so sad that i couldn’t bring myself to be happy when taekyung hugged minam!
208 sweetaddiction - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:24 am

Like some people have been saying, prepare yourself for some head on angst in ep. 14. I just finished watching it live. But almost have fun laughing your butt off. You’ll see what I mean.
209 itsjustme - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:32 am

“In contrast with Shin-woo, who’s still hiding behind half-truths, Tae-kyung acts in an honest reaction at the end. Even disregarding the fact that Mi-nyeo and Tae-kyung are So Meant To Be, you have to respect the guy who’s learned from his first almost-missed-chance to grab it (literally!) the second time. Shin-woo has had multiple chances, but he’s still too afraid to take them. ”

THIS. This is the reason why I am Team Taekyung from the start.
210 mee - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:40 am

So I’m not the only one who was fascinated by the instant camera
Looks like Heyi’s using the pink version of this, in case anybody else wants one, too:
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/cameras/instax_mini_7/
211 sweetaddiction - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:51 am

@210. We have the same name. Is this your real name? Mee? Cause that’s my name too.
212 jacq - Nov 19, 2009 at 7:00 am

I must admit that I was a bit annoyed at MN’s denseness. I was like, get what the guy is trying to tell you already! All the hints were there…..Poor poor Shin-woo. How my heart pains and breaks for you.
213 mee - Nov 19, 2009 at 7:09 am

@211. It’s a variation on my real name … I really lack imagination in coming up with screen names.

Getting back on topic regarding YB, I was starting to get really frustrated at SW for not confessing to MN given all his chances, and then it struck me he is really timid and can’t declare his love without the help of elaborate staging and props. Realizing this, now I don’t feel as bad that SW and MN are not going to hook up, if ever. TK was braver than SW, willing to be vulnerable and swallow loss of pride, and so I think he’s more deserving of MN.
214 tinyviolin - Nov 19, 2009 at 7:20 am

I totally agree with you about Shin-woo. He should have told her. If he’s not going to be embarrassed like he claimed, he should have told her everything and given her the chance to make a…semi…informed choice (because she still doesn’t know about TK’s feelings).

That said, I’m really struggling not to label Mi-nyeo as a hopeless idiot. I mean this in the kindest, most affectionate way possible, but dear God…thank heaven she was safe in a convent until now. I know, I know, she was set to be a nun, she’s supposed to not expect romantic feelings aimed at her. I’m trying hard to see Shin-woo through her eyes, because on the outside IT”S SO OBVIOUS. Her childlike-ness is finally becoming frustrating for me.

I’m actually grateful for Hwa Ran’s sharpness in this episode. Compared to the rest of the lot, she’s a genius worthy of Chae Do-woo from “Story of a Man”.

Although the pace has slowed down a lot, there’s a still a lot of story that needs to be told. To me, there’s many directions they could have gone already. But I’m sitting on my hands, waiting. C’mon now, c’mon….

I still like this drama, of course. ^^ Jeremy! It was still too little, but I’m happy you were around! I’m glad He-yi was finally sent packing…what she did was so horrible, I gasped out loud (and maybe also said something rude). How humiliating for Shin-woo. He should have hit her!! And Tae-kyung’s…I mean Jang Geun seok’s…smile is flammable.

After this, however, I’m going to have to watch a drama that stars an assertive, intelligent woman. She can be innocent and funny, too, as long as she’s intelligent. Otherwise, my brain might melt out of my ears. ^^
215 Kristine - Nov 19, 2009 at 7:33 am

Really loved Shin Woo in this episode. It breaks my heart to see him so sad and helpless in front of Minam. His acting is amazing considering the fact that its his first time. Hope to see more of him in other dramas :-p
216 Norma - Nov 19, 2009 at 7:58 am

Well….after watching the episode…I’m getting that awful feeling that something is going to happen with the relationship between TK and MN!!!! That song he is working on for his mother is gonna be a real problem child….TK is working on it and doing research on the writer….he knows his mother is involved and now it will mean finding out information on who her “lover” was and directly connected to MN!!! There was all ready a quick scene on TK being very angry at MN and letting her know he doesn’t want her around him. When I heard Mother Superior make a comment about their “light” and that they would be able to shine for each other even when times get bad…..that really was a clue! TK has much to over come in his anger towards his mother and his feelings of how she abandoned him and now the way she is trying to “fix” her guilty conscience by making it right with MN and her brother! Oh gosh….I just hope the love that is there between TK and MN can with stand the final blow! I know that other bitch who lives a dream is not finished in taking down MN…..

I just dread the final episodes but gotta remember it’s a DRAMA!!!!

Darn I was having fun not even thinking or analyzing….and now I’ve gotten swept up in the sense of this not being just a happy love story!!!

Gotta love the acting…..it’s totally awesome!!!!! TK you just put your heart and soul in everything you do!!!!
217 waitingforep14 - Nov 19, 2009 at 8:01 am

its now 11.59 pm – did someone just finish episode 14?? Oh can’t wait to watch it too.. i’m one of the girls out there who used to be responsible working adults =p
218 Neliq - Nov 19, 2009 at 8:16 am

Wow!! What can I say that have yet to be said? This drama makes my heart flutters and it feels like I am young again. Feelings that are reminicent of past experiences are coming back to live and I want to hold on to them as long as I can. Its heartwarming, its funny, its well written, it makes us happy, it makes us yearn, it makes our hearts grow fonder. It’s a beautiful drama that we will miss once it’s over.

I have to mention that I truly appreciate your recaps. They are well written and the photos and gifs are always to the point. I download all the songs you post and love to hear them over and over again. Thanks so very much for the time and effort you put into creating this intelligent recaps for all of us to enjoy.

BTW – is there any way that we can get the gif you posted today – TK with Pig-Rabbit? If it cannot be posted here, could you email to me? Please, pretty please!!
219 G - Nov 19, 2009 at 8:19 am

o geez… i love the recaps here…. i am force to stop in between ep 13 tonight due to the unsubbed parts(the team whose vids im watchin didnt have enough time to sub it.. but they rock! it’s cos of them that i can watch it) so being able to read the recap here makes me feel waaaaaaay better… ! THANKS!

PS: THANK YOU LOADS! the Fly Me to The Moon n the song that SW sang for GMN in the dancin room… i’ve been seachin for thm and finally found them HERE!

U ROCK…. BIG TIME!
220 Arivle - Nov 19, 2009 at 8:27 am

Thank you for your excellent recaps…..this episode was a 10….I love how the director and the Hong Sisters balance the humor, sadnes, and angst…..it just gets better…..I agree with you this was SW episode and he did a great job I feel bad for him but at the same time he had so many chances to tell her the truth but it wasn’t meant to be….MN loves SW but as a friend only…..her heart is all TK to keep…….
Love the 100 points scene….TK is just so competitive love it and hugging the Pig-Rabbit like 5 yr. old is priceless…….love really transform people…
Cooking scenes was hilarious…I love all the boys…..Jeremy is pure love…..
Mom want to kill her more than fake fairy….
Fake Fairy is just a lonely pitiful soul…that all I can say about her….is really sad that you have to black mail people in order to be your friend. She needs lessons on friendship…
Just saw ep. 14 OMG OMG almost pass out cold/hot all at the same time……..my heart broke twice in this episode…..KUDOS YAB CAST AND PRODUCTION TEAM
221 Zuru - Nov 19, 2009 at 8:43 am

Although I did enjoy the drama “tremendously”, there’re some points along the way I found myself wait for the ep on Thurs to watch the two eps at the same time instead of excitedly longing for each one to come out: that happened with ep. 9 +10 and now.

My love for YAB recovers quite quickly after that. However, the fact hints sth to me.

The plot has been extremely good up till now. But sth over there has yet to be right: MN takes others’ words at face value over and over again; TK still puts his pride higher than his true feelings… Well, I guess I need to see an emotional burst here, a big burst!

Nonetheless, interpreting this fact in another way, that’s the success of YAB: make audience really live longing for the drama, live wanting the drama, live expecting sth more from the drama.

I heard that there might be season 2. hmm, actually i don’t like this idea.
This drama is for entertaining… somehow, to me, it means: time of tasting sth fun and new needs to be limited. Extention for 1-2 eps might be ok, but another season? oh pls, give me a break!

Well, honestly, I still hold my breath about how well the drama will be yes, I’m really afraid to be disappointe – that just explains how much I love YAB! )

Speaking of which, I don’t like that Smile, another fav drama of mine at this time), extended up to 46 eps either (! toooooooo many! )

Anyway, thumps up for YAB! =D
222 crackaddict - Nov 19, 2009 at 8:55 am

More so than Heyi, the WORST villain that I have absolutely no sympathy for is TK’s mother. Seriously, that woman needs to just get it together, abandoning an own child and claiming your lover’s children as yours??? What kind of screwed up character is that?
223 Fan - Nov 19, 2009 at 9:18 am

Thank you again JB for the super recaps!

And thank you everyone for cool comments and analyses, I confess I love YB more because there’s so many fun people around to share the addiction… we are the crack-heads united! (And JB is our crack-dealer!)

@109

“He could probably sing Sesame Street or the Elmo song and still sound good! AAh…love YAB!”

But I LIKE Sesame Street! Ohhhh… don’t give me ideas… how CUTE would _that_ be??!

@ All comments about JGS’s ‘Engrish’

I know I’m a lost cause when I think his mistaking every “r” for a”l” makes me go “awwwww!” rather than “ewwww!”

Just so it’s official.

Hi, my name is “pen”, I am YB Addict.

@Episode 13

I actually was rather disappointed at parts of it… contrary to popular opinion here I think in contrast to Hong ki, JGS and PSH, JYH is much less expressive with his eyes and face and body. I love JYH too don’t misunderstand (and yes, thank heavens he’s legal too! ) but as an actor he has some catching up to do, and though I really felt SW’s pain here and his heroism, I think it’s more the circumstance and the writing than YH’s acting.

And against the grain of general opinion, I’ve grown to like SW better. He’s slow, he’s coy, he’s a little in love with love rather than possibly MN as a human, BUT he has the right ideas, he’s compassionate, he’s romantic in his own crippled way, but he does what he hopes is the best for everyone. Good lad! BUT sooooo trodden on in Episode 13!

I found this episode a little terrible because of the constant barrage that poor SW gets. HY! I’m really pacifist in my leanings, and I’m female, so I’m a little touchy about guys hitting girls, but I actually _wanted_ SW to give HY a tight slap. What good does tormenting SW do for you or anyone? It’s senseless, meaningless pain-infliction… and qualifies her, in my books, into a borderline inhuman status.

But with subs I have to say MN and TK are cute beyond words!

Favorite bits for me:
TK’s test was soooo totally cute…. NICE GOING Hong sis’s! His hiccup at the “2” was belly-ache-inducing! Fast thinking from the stuffy-half of our favorit-est messed-up, crazy couple! Hooray!

His beautiful smile and elated “Proud of you!” to Pig-bit was the BEST!

And the team’s “Oh shit!” expression when MN walks in is priceless (ahh… now I have the mastercard advertisement playing in my head again!)

JEREMY!!! You’re hilarious!!! LOVE Hong-ki’s facial expressions at the pasta… ah Jeremy you have me twisted around your little blond pig-tail!

The most amazing thing about Episode 13 (and 14) for me?

TK happy.

TK smiling like a boy at X’mas. TK beaming with delight. TK grabbing the pig-bit. TK the angel finally finding his wings and his love and his smile.

Oh Mother Superior did I die and go to heaven?

PSH, could I ask you a favor? Really it’s not such a big favor!

On one of those BTS’s would you just ‘fess up that you like JGS- even if it’s only the weeeeee-est, tiniest, most-fleeting of crushes? And kiss him? Just once and I promise I’ll quit going on about it… I know you’re a pro, as is JGS, I realize everyone says you’re not JGS’s type and who knows maybe JGS isn’t yours (though I have difficulty understanding that one! )

But you would make us poor “pen”s so happy!

(I go into fantasy mode, manager-like “please, please, please, please” dance complete with psychedelic backdrop.)
224 wy - Nov 19, 2009 at 9:23 am

this episode is considered a shinwoo epsiode to me, he seem quite pitiful, the way Uhey ‘exposed’ him…but all the scenes i loved was those between TK and MN hahaha..i am abit bias..;) about few part s of the episode, 1st part is where they on the way home eating the tangerines…i find it so cute! the way TK asking her to feed her. 2nd part is where she was chatting to the ‘adminstrator’ of the fanclub answering the questions without knowing TK was the one behind it. and when he know he is 100 marks to her, he squealed and squeezed the pig-rabbit. so cute!! hahaha 3rd part is where they were cooking for Uhey…the way they put the secret ingredients into her spaghetti make me laugh….4th part is after he found out that MN did not go with SW to meet his parents..that hug is so touching! =) 5th part where he pretend to have fanmeet with her..kekeke

but i cannot stand MN’s slowless to catch what SW trying to tell her..grrrr

oh well, i really hope the next episode is OK, but judging from the preview of epi 14, look like TK wanted to distant from her?? argh…
225 Angela - Nov 19, 2009 at 9:32 am

I’m glad that I wasn’t the only one to be so pleasantly surprised (and heartbroken) by the depth of his acting in this episode. I’d originally loved Shinwoo (as I tend to do with most 2nd male leads), but it had turned into an almost-indifference after a while, but this episode picked that back up for me, and now I’m absolutely devastated.

I can’t believe that this series is almost over!
226 Mei - Nov 19, 2009 at 10:03 am

cheohwahae… ** faints.. hahahaha! i’ve just finished ep 14, gaaahhhh, the first minute was funny and romantic at the same time!!!
227 Fran - Nov 19, 2009 at 10:05 am

Just watched episode 14. Two words: Watch It.

TK’s erm…. Conceiver? (refuse to use the M word with this woman) has raced to the top of my hit list now. To call her a psycho would be an insult to all the psychotic people in this world.
228 Sarah - Nov 19, 2009 at 10:06 am

wow. so like 60 other people here I heard the rumor about a season 2 and wondered if if was legit.
any thoughts miss javabeans?
229 Fan - Nov 19, 2009 at 10:27 am

@Yvhsieh

Ah, I see you already commented on the hiccup! That was a smooth touch from JGS! Me thinks he’s really getting into and enjoying his TK stint!

Episode 14 (very mild spoilers)

Contrary to preview expectations (as usual!) episode 14 was actually a huge win for me and not as angsty as I was afraid.

TK smiled and smiled and smiled so that I
1) started to develop breathing issues (and I’m not even so much as asthmatic!)
2) almost don’t recall anything else from the episode

Ahhh… JGS is excellent at conveying to me the shivers that I associate with love- his TK is sooo in love, and for once, so clearly, it’s bliss to watch!

There’s so many cute moments… those of you who haven’t seen it are in for a major TREAT! I shan’t spoil any of them for you… I’ll save that for after JB has her recaps out for 14!

Jeremy is a kick-a&^&* character- he wins for being the most honest, direct most clear-hearted about how he feels, most open-heartedly expressive character.

Hands-down.

His intelligence when it comes to how he feels and why and how he deals with it, is heart-breakingly lovely to watch. (And I haven’t even seen a version with conversations that I understand! Hongki conveyed all this with his look and tone of voice and tears and eyes… great work! )

PSH’s smiles are also so guileless, so sincere, so entirely un-self-conscious, selfless and EARNEST that even while my brain tells me I should be disgusted at her idiocy, my heart tells me I just love her.

It was definitely an uplifting episode for me… now I just have to be able to understand what they’re saying and maybe I’ll love it even more!
230 Harlene - Nov 19, 2009 at 10:27 am

Fantastic Recap JB!! I so love the .gifs!!!!!!!

Kudos!
231 snap - Nov 19, 2009 at 10:36 am

i just saw episode 14 and OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it! i’m soo excited… i don’t know if i’ll be able to sleep… i’m too excited right now… it’s already 3am here in the philippines and i seriously am considering on waiting for your recap. like, to hell with sleep! i’m dying to know what happened already! but, i have to sleep. so goodnight y’all!!! the first thing i’ll do when i wake up is to check your recap. kyaa~ i’m so excited!!!!!!!
232 le - Nov 19, 2009 at 10:52 am

thanks so much for the recap. looking at the preview, poor Jeremy. anyways i totally love this drama, it is written better & acted better than Boys Over Flowers. also it is what Triple lacked, it has some of that Coffee Prince charm. i love how the 3 male leads love the lead girl, too bad she only love one back, but TaeKyung is the best. i just started watching this drama a week ago, the whole pig-rabbit thing & how it started is hilarious. and i’m surprised at how much i like Jeremy, never heard of FT Island & BOF made me dislike idols turned actors.
233 Anonymous - Nov 19, 2009 at 11:16 am

I can’t wait to read your synopsis for episode 14!!
234 myeong-jang - Nov 19, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Weeee oh thank you thank you thank you for the recap! I keep trying to stay awake late enough to catch the recap but alas, I do not contribute to the site crashes because I inevitably wind up falling asleep before. Which is quite fine actually, since that means I have a nice start to my school days on Thursday and Friday But not for long

TK patting Pig-Rabbit’s bum: too cute! ^_^ Also poor Jeremy’s expression when he digs into the salt and vinegar carbonara, hahaha.

After reading comments I’m a little less confused about HY’s camera. Heh, while watching the ep I actually thought it was a Polaroid and I’m pretty sure those are obsolete now. Still, I wouldn’t want one like hers anyway. Ew, Fake-Fairy germs

Like others I’m also peeved that TK’s and SW’s singing was so studio-y. But I am even more peeved that the songs aren’t on the soundtracks D: Grrrrr I want! D:<

The preview for Ep14 has me seriously impatient now. Argh, so much drama! Although I find it a little tiring that all three guys like MN. Come on, not Jeremy too! Poor Jeremy.
235 reluctantbutaddicted - Nov 19, 2009 at 12:16 pm

@ yvhsien : “But I did wonder though if TK did not show up in the last scene, would MN have considered SW’s proposition? After all, realistically, SW is right. She can’t keep having a one-sided love for TK (not knowing of course it’s not one-sided at that point).”

I liked that scene precisely b/c MN had already made up her mind, had already missed the flight b/c she knew she could not give SW even a “bit” of her heart as a beginning. So TK wasn’t taking her away from SW, she’d already cut that tie herself. And SW knows it. And TK knows it, too–there she is with her suitcase and her ticket in her hand and the flight’s already left.

OK, we’ve had:

The Airport Search Scene (in fact 2 of them, nicely bracketed and not as the closing scene–surely we can’t have 3 Airport Search Scenes?? Do the Hong Sisters have a standing reservation at Incheon?)
The Screaming High-Speed U-Turn
The Arm-Pull (among several couplings of different sorts) and the Wrenching Arm-Pull-and-Throw (TK flinging MN in front of him after dragging her from the taxi, before they shout at each other and then he kisses her; also TK dragging HY out in this ep, and then telling her to leave)
The Oppa-Pout-Wiggle? Nice twist on that from HY doing her fake Oppa with TK, not sure if there was a wiggle, but maybe that’s a technicality.
We have the Evil Parent, specifically the Evil Mother
and the Birth Secret
We have the Scheming Relative,
Oh. we had the initial bonding through accidental exchange of unusual body fluids (one pukes on the other, or, viz MNIKSS, urinates)
and the Accidental Kiss
We’ve had someone get an IV
And TK–hilariously–put a Humidifier in MN’s sickroom when she had a fever.
She’s Fed Him by Hand

What drama-staples are we missing? Only 3 episodes left…

No one has played Go-Stop.
No one has been to Jeju Island.
No one has dated at N Seoul Tower.
Has anyone Refused a Phone Call by Taking Out the Battery?

Did my eyes deceive me in the preview (SPOILER IF YOU DIDN”T SEE THE PREVIEW)
— or was that the necklace from BBF? Surely they wouldn’t… but it would also be funny if they did–TK: “Hey, look what I picked up from the roadside jewellery stall THIS time–she says they’re really popular since some TV show last spring”.
236 Carrie - Nov 19, 2009 at 1:39 pm

@165 jubilantia all I can say is a big fat ditto to your whole post!!! Especially this part:
–>the fan predicament- imagination on the Hong sisters’ part! It’s just so close, yet so far away from what’s really going on. And the fan club test? The whole sequence had me rolling. I’ve decided, besides his voice, that my other favorite Jang Geun Seuk quality is the facial expressions- his little eyebrow movements are so awesome.
This leads into my fascination with why I find these vaguely effeminate guys so attractive. I mean, JGS is stuck with emo eyeliner, silly hairstyles and nutty clothes. Why am I swooning? Is it the charisma? But that’s such a nebulous, indefinable, subjective term that it doesn’t really satisfy me as an explanation. Maybe that’s what enables him to inhabit his character so completely, which might be what is working so much for me.

You’re right! You so aptly put into words what I was feeling about JGS….

*he’s legal… he’s legal…he’s legal*

Also… out of so many faves in this ep one that had me rolling? When HY went up to TK asking if she could help him and he turns and looks at her and says, “I have a knife.” HYSTERICAL!

Sad this drama is over next week….
237 Fan - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:31 pm

Entirely frivolous comment- but I just got to see the stills on sommpi from a certain-scene-I’ll-not-spoil-for-folks-here, and though the actual moving pictures were less inspiring, the stills were well choosen enough that all I can think to say to PHS and JGS, excuse me, I meant (sort of) TK and MN is…

GET THEE TO BED ALREADY!
238 YABaddict - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:43 pm

@235
Ahahah…I was riding my bike today, and I thought…oh, we haven’t had a bike scene yet. Well, I guess they have cars now…but it seems we were on the same wavelength…

@236
I agree too! I was thinking the other day that what is really appealing with JGS is that he does look effeminate, and yet, he has such a manly voice…you can’t mistake him for a woman, he’s definitely a MAN, which makes him…hmm…”sensual”? He’s got so much sex appeal for being so young…can’t wait to see him as a more mature actor…what will he be like in his 30s? but, I can wait, thoroughly enjoying him now!
239 reluctantbutaddicted - Nov 19, 2009 at 2:52 pm

@ yvhsien : “But I did wonder though if TK did not show up in the last scene, would MN have considered SW’s proposition? After all, realistically, SW is right. She can’t keep having a one-sided love for TK (not knowing of course it’s not one-sided at that point).”

I liked that scene precisely b/c MN had already made up her mind, had already missed the flight b/c she knew she could not give SW even a “bit” of her heart as a beginning. So TK wasn’t taking her away from SW, she’d already cut that tie herself. And SW knows it. And TK knows it, too–there she is with her suitcase and her ticket in her hand and the flight’s already left.

K-drama accomplishments of the series thus far—(thinking of conversations on previous OT s)
OK, we’ve had:

The Airport Search Scene (in fact 2 of them, nicely bracketed and not as the closing scene–surely we can’t have 3 Airport Search Scenes?? Do the Hong Sisters have a standing reservation at Incheon/Kimpo?)
The Screaming High-Speed U-Turn
The Arm-Pull (among several couplings of different sorts) and the Wrenching Arm-Pull-and-Throw (TK flinging MN in front of him after dragging her from the taxi, before they shout at each other and then he surprise (to both) kisses her; also TK dragging HY out in this ep, and then telling her to get out)
The Oppa-Pout-Wiggle? Nice twist on that from HY doing her fake Oppa with TK, not sure if there was a wiggle, but maybe that’s a technicality.
We have the Evil Parent, specifically the Evil Mother
and the Birth Secret (and the Missing Sibling)
We have the Scheming Relative,
Oh. we had the Initial Bonding through Accidental Exchange of Unusual Body Fluids (one pukes on the other, or, viz MNIKSS, urinates)
and the Accidental Kiss (here we had a brilliant combo of these two)
We’ve had someone get an IV (Evil Mother)
And TK–hilariously–put a Humidifier in MN’s sickroom when she had a fever.
She’s Fed Him by Hand.
We had the Couple Rings courtesy of Heyi (nice twist on that one, used by HY with TK refusing to wear his).
Back Hug? Jeremy BH’d MN early on; I guess that fulfills this requirement.

What drama staples are we missing? Only 3 episodes left…

No one has played Go-Stop.
No one has been to Jeju Island.
No one has dated at N Seoul Tower.
Has anyone Refused a Phone Call by Taking Out the Battery?
No one has leukemia yet but the Evil Mother keeps talking about how she hasn’t got long to live, is tired of living, etc, in a rather meaningful way.

Did my eyes deceive me in the preview (SPOILER IF YOU DIDN’T SEE THE PREVIEW)
— or was that the necklace from BBF? Surely they wouldn’t… but it would also be funny if they did–TK: “Hey, look what I picked up from the roadside jewellery stall THIS time–she says they’re really popular since some TV show last spring”.

Sorry… I was having internet connection problems and just kept adding to this, so now it’s a really long post…
240 ivych - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:15 pm

JB thank you so much for all the recaps and news. JB i have a favor IS THERE ANY NEWS IN KOREA THAT THIS SERIES WILL EXTEND…..i am sooo sad right now that this series have to end….and its going to end on my birthday…huhuhuhuhu……why cant they extend it? there are so many things unresolved and i dont think 2 episodes will do justice. please JB hope you can figure it out for us
241 Hiding Reader - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:23 pm

LOL @239 reluctantbutaddicted …very true and what about
FEW YEARS AHEAD????
242 Cherrie - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:26 pm

WAH! Feel SO bad for SHINWOO!!! ((
And for Jeremy – that pasta must have been DISGUSTING! ;D
243 snuffythemonkey - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:32 pm

@185

You’re right, TK and his mother are really more a like than he would have admitted. In the previews (POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT TO SOME) he gets really angry with GMN because of her connection with her father through birth. His mother also hated TK simply because he was fathered by a man she detests. So yeah, he is really alike and maybe he’ll see how silly it is to stop loving someone because they are associated with a person he disliked.
244 reluctantbutaddicted - Nov 19, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Oops. Sorry about sending the long post twice. Internet hiccup.

But I will take this opportunity to say I love JGS’s expressions of surprise/gasps of horror — eg seeing the deathly MN beside the fridge, then later her aunt, and getting the score of 2! He’s doing so well with this… and seems to be having a lot of fun, too.
245 Layla - Nov 19, 2009 at 4:29 pm

ok am i the only one who wants Mi Nam to be with Shin Woo? because throughout the whole series, I think I am actually, legitimately in love with his character lol
he’s so sweet, I wish I had someone like that in my life
246 YAB fan - Nov 19, 2009 at 5:52 pm

does anyone know what the instrumental song played when there’s a dramatic scene?
247 moomoomoo - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:08 pm

lol reluctant!
it was funny reading your comment.
i guess the reason why the phone hasn’t been “de-batteried” is cos that Samsung Corby phone ( which looks soooo nice. i wanna buy it!) has a back cover thats not easily detachable.
and you can’t expect idols to play go stop can you??? haha…

and about the airport scenes. you know how fans of dramas always go to filming locations to “worship” their idols and relive the drama scenes, who knows one day hordes of drama fans might just go to incheon airport just so to see the pillar that minam hid behind or sometihng..
248 loolie - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:39 pm

Thank you so much for the summary! I’ve been reading silently for awhile, but I finally get to express my thanks! But…. On the other hand, I kind of think that Shinwoo’s just not telling his feelings out of consideration for Minam because he knows that she likes Taekyoung and if he tells her, it would just make her feel guilty and sorry, so I think he just wants to be there for her. Throughout the series, I think Shinwoo’s been trying to tell her how he feels, but sine she seemed to have such a hard time, I think he refrained from doing that. In the end of this episode, I think he just asked her out because his desperation was just adding up and when she didn’t go with him to board the airplane, I think he knew that that was her form of rejection (hopefully). As much as I love the Shinwoo/Minam coupling, I think that Shinwoo should get with a girl who was a bit less dense. Had it been a normal girl, she probably would have picked up some of the hints and coded messages that he was leaving around and confronted him about it lol. Another theory as to why he wasn’t fessing up, may be he had a painful past love? When it comes to K-dramas, the possibilities are endless lol.

*Can’t wait for Episode 14, thank goodness the Hong Sisters didn’t forget the darling that is Jeremy! I hope they give him more screen time from now on lol.
249 LilyB - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:45 pm

YAY!!!! I always look forward to reading your recaps. This was by far my favorite episode because we get to see TK nervous since it isn’t clear to MN about his feelings. I felt so bad for SW. WHY SW!? He is so adorable and my heart goes out to him BUT I’m a TK shipper so I’m rooting for those two all the way. HOPEFULLY they’ll be a great ending. Im dreading the 14th episode, saw the preview and didn’t like how Jeremy was all sad, plus the angry TK telling MN to get lost. EEEKSSS! I love your recaps again Looking forward to 14!!!!
250 Z - Nov 19, 2009 at 6:48 pm

Just watched this ep…. Can I just say that Minam’s denseness is truly getting annoying. I mean, I try to remain incredulous about it because it’s just TV and there is no need to stress yourself out about fictional characters (and I’m not super attached to any of them anyway) but the only way for someone to be so clueless is if the nuns who raised her were themselves raised by wolves. Mother Superior was able to figure everything out by looking at TeaKyung for 3 seconds, from a distance, in the dark!!! If an 80 year old nun can get it, then she should be able to put two and two together and at least come in the neighborhood of four, instead of the 391 that she’s been getting up to this point!

That said, TeaKyung in love is ADORABLE. Like literally, the dude looks like he’s all of 12 years old when he smiles. I mean all of them with the exception of Shinwoo, look like they are twiddling their thumbs waiting for that puberty thing they’ve heard so much about but Teakyung takes the cake. Not that I’m complaining… it saves me the trouble of having an inappropriate crush on yet another jailbait actor.

Speaking of Shinwoo, I still love the guy but really, he’s got no one to blame but himself at this point. That said, I’ll be more than happy to comfort him any day… well, once his hair grows back out…
251 Keeley - Nov 19, 2009 at 7:19 pm

“Nice Guys go overboard. They bring roses to a “lets get together for coffee” date. They try to buy her affections with presents and fancy things. They think they know about romance, but their timing is all wrong, and they either come-on too strong, too hard and too fast, OR, they are so shy and unassertive, that they hang around pretending to be “friends”, in the hope that somehow, someway, they will get the courage up to ask her out for a “date”.”

http://www.heartless-bitches.com/rants/niceguys/niceguys.shtml

And now I understand why K dramas are the way they are. (jerkyish guy getting the girl and sweet second lead being left behind)
252 missthiri - Nov 19, 2009 at 8:27 pm

@reluctantbutaddicted

What drama-staples are we missing? Only 3 episodes left…

my answer “piggy-back rides”
253 serendipity - Nov 20, 2009 at 9:03 am

That was an enjoyably sweet episode.

It’s a wee bit disappointing that they back-tracked from TK’s declaration of love in the previous episode. But not terribly – because it enabled us to get more cute confusion moments and, hey, not one but TWO declarations! This one, I trust, quite unequivocal (I haven’t watched ep. 14 yet). And just as gratifying as the previous.

It was very gratifying to watch Mr Denial slowly come to realise what everyone else has realised long ago. Paired with Miss Oblivion, it’s no surprise that they stumbled about for another episode. It would have been strangely out of character if they had both suddenly became self-aware, confident, clear communicators and practised in the arts of love.

And how hilarious their stumbling is. At the start, because she’s so self-deprecating (“but, won’t you feel bad if I like you?”) it’s hard for her to entertain the possibility that he adores her, and hard for him to get beyond his bravado (“oh, I guess I can cope if you like me”). He’s covering up desperately, so much so that his own ad-lib that she can be a fan is a shock to him when she reflects it back.

I thought the “internet fan-club” set up was adorable, showing off nicely her winningly honest and unassuming ways, and his being completely stuck on her. And of course it was pretty cute to see Mr Denial enjoying boyfriend moments (e.g., being hand-fed) while not admitting it and treating it all as a great condescension on his part and merely his due as a superior human being. Being attentive to her by way of haranguing her. Trying to lay down ground rules which would mark his turf.

Hey! Symbolism! As SW drives MN away, when headlights are switched on, TK can’t see MN. I’m quite sure that blinding flash of light wasn’t unintentional

Er, “in ‘nother worlds, gnarly kiss me”?? JGS darling, maybe we need to bring forward your date with Reluctantbutaddicted and myself so that we can apply English Pronunciation Intervention sooner rather than later.

I’m going to be stoned by all you JYH converts out there for saying this:– But I’m still not convinced by JYH. I was bored by the flashbacks of Sir Shinwoo the Sorry. I wish they got a better actor, because I think the character is fairly interesting – a mixture of vanity and nobility. With the right on-screen emoting, I’m sure I could *feel* him better. Who hasn’t been thwarted in love? But, as it is, …

Hey! I have a Plan! I’m pretty sure I can act better than JYH. Seriously! I tried in the mirror. I’m pretty sure I managed a better look of annoyance than he did when the Pathetic Princess said his sauce was bad. And I’m pretty sure I can look sad — even, possibly, if we stretch it, stricken. And if I try really hard, I might even be able to muster an expression of disappointment when MN doesn’t turn up at the airport (as it is, I thought it was a look of “oh, I guess she’s late, I’ll just go through the gate first and see her later”; and it was only when JGS stamped his feet (phwoar!) that I realised it was the last call.) Hey! How hard can it be! I’ll just disguise myself as a boy-bander and get cast alongside JGS. Instant Paradise!
254 Chris - Nov 20, 2009 at 9:37 am

@reluctantbutaddicted

love you #239 post, and no, it’s not long at all. I couldn’t stop myself from laughing at:
TK: “Hey, look what I picked up from the roadside jewellery stall THIS time–she says they’re really popular since some TV show last spring”.

The many expressions of TK during the 100points test scene was absolutely to die for! I never thought I would live to hear a guy squeal and pat a pig-rabbit’s bottom.

@serendipity

agree with you about JYH’s acting. still not good enough. if compare with Jeremy’s scene in ep14, I would have thought it was Jeremy who was the 2nd lead if I haven’t been watching since episode 1.
255 teevee - Nov 20, 2009 at 5:43 pm

I love how it sounds like he’s saying “in other worlds” during “Fly Me to the Moon.” I’m sure it has to do with the accent (and I’m pretty sure it’s “in other words) but I like “worlds better!

Thank you very much for the recaps! I love the drama building in these episodes. The “discussions” in the Vikii videos are mildly disturbing – girls threating to put a blender on Heyi’s face?! I briefly held the possibility that SW might do my heart a solid (he’s too pretty to be hurt! and I agree on the improved acting) that he might have the misunderstood Heyi at the end. You know, like another drama cliche*. (I think she was a bit immature about it but she knew there was something going on with SW for MN and she wants MN to stay away from TK so in a sense, she was only trying to matchmake – a bit nosily but teeeeeny sort of well meant act?) :/ But – I guess not. Not a chance after those poor shoes.

Also, maybe it’s just me but I’m having the HARDEST time keeping up with the tension when TK keeps doing that LIP PUCKERING thing! I wish Heyi’s TK phone app did that haha. And the pig-bunny squeal next to the vinegar scene – cute!

*@235: I love the necklace bit, haha. Definitely agree with your List o’ Cliches. There’s also the Falling Asleep Next To Each Other, too! Although, TK wasn’t aware/awake so that might not count…
256 mia - Nov 21, 2009 at 9:12 am

@253
though JYH acting is a bit stiff,i think it’s acceptable because it’s his first time acting..
he don’t even act in cn blue MV yet..
for someone as rookie as him(usually first time actor acted in couple of mv, cf before their debut as actor but not in JYH case), i think he’s quite good..he’s still learning to act..
moreover shinwoo is totally opposite of his personality..
reading his interviews, he’s working hard to improve his acting..
you cannot compare him to hongki..
hongki is a child actor that already acted since 2002 which is 7 years ago,,(he’s 12/13 at that time), i believed he can be considered as PSH sunbae..
he stopped acting for couple of years to concentrate on ft island..he even started singing beause people encouragement and praises after they saw him singing in one of the drama he starred in..
he’s one good actor..seriously..you can saw his good acting even from ft island mv which is so drama-ish..
both of them are really young..JYH is 1989-er and i believed he got the potential to be better actor..
but for now, i prefer him to be with his band..
257 niKai - Nov 21, 2009 at 9:53 pm

cant help but compare yonghwa with kim hyun joong, coz they both have played similar character. if only….
258 Beebs - Nov 22, 2009 at 7:22 am

Episode 13 was super disappointing. Episode 7 was the last episode of YAB that I found truly hilarious. The one where Tae Kyung was singing in the field and then gets chased by a pig? That was classic. Nothing else in the episode, just that part. I laughed till I cried. The first 4 episodes were all funny like that. From the first episode were Go Mi Nam was being chased down by Manager Ma. To Go Mi Nam’s hilarious Mother Superior interventions, especially the one in the men’s locker room. The stylist putting the sock in Go Mi Nam’s pants while Tae Kyung watched. And Manager Ma and the stylist’s weird fantasy sequences and when he tazed himself. I just couldn’t stop laughing. I didn’t think that YAB deserved the low ratings AT ALL back then. I thought it should’ve been number one. (Well before IRIS got to episode #4 I thought that, LOL.) But it’s earned that spot (11 or something) to me now. How dense Go Mi Nam is, is the comedic relief now and that’s just not funny to me. It’s irritating most of the time. Episode 13 really cemented that for me. Hye Yi pretty much dropped the bomb that the flowers and shoes were for Go Mi Nam and she still didn’t get it. She was not this dumb when the series started. She didn’t apologize to Shin Woo for not meeting his parents. She was not this rude when the series started. She’s turned completely thoughtless, literally. This was really my favorite drama of all time when the series started. I’m just really disappointed in what has happened to it. Manager Ma is the only character that has stayed consistently hilarious to me.
259 beehive - Nov 22, 2009 at 6:32 pm

@245 Layla:

I was like that in the first 2 episodes. But as the story progresses Minam is getting annoyingly stupid(er) so I decided to keep SW for myself. She doesn’t suit him at all.
260 Rachel - Nov 27, 2009 at 1:21 pm

Ah, my heart really ached for Shinwoo in this episode. The scene when he and Minam (I mean Minyeo, gah *confusion*) are in the park and he’s imaging What Might Have Been. ACH. Just twisted the screw tighter. For once, I wish Shinwoo would win. Maybe it’s my bias for “tea” coming out… Poor Shinwoo

During a scene in episode 13 when Hwaran was repeating to herself – as she has several times before – “You only loved me. You only loved me” (referring to her lost lover and Minam’s father), a thought occurred to me. Wouldn’t be amazing if it turned out he DIDN’T only love her? HA!

I’m sort of missing the comedy of the earlier episodes. Mother Superior walking out of a gym locker? Taekyung being chased by a pig? Classic! Although the vinegar thing in this episode was pretty amazing XD
261 shin mi rae - Dec 30, 2009 at 5:14 pm

jb, thanks for the recap. i tried to download fly me to the moon by the link says the file was deleated. please help. really want to have a piece of tae-kyung’s singing.

thanks so much
262 Pandacake - Jan 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm

Tnis episode was one of the cutest ones yet. Thanks for the recap! I also needed help with the Fly me to the Moon link. it says it’s deleted. Can anyone post up another link?
263 tiff - Jan 9, 2010 at 2:44 pm

Could you please reupload the “Fly me to the Moon” link? And thanks for the very detailed caps; reading through them was a great pleasure.

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