Comments on: Chuno: Episode 8

By: Gasenadi

Gasenadi — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:17:49 +0000

I had forgotten about the flashbacks in this episode, altho I distinctly remembered Young Masters desire to create a world where class distinctions would be abolished so DG and UN could be together. Apparently, they’re in this episode to establish that both DG and UN still have very powerful memories of their relationship.

“The one with the pure heart will somehow survive.” Well, sure. Like Martin Luther King has survived, and Gandhi, and Archbishop Oscar Romero. In our hearts.

By: Gasenadi

Gasenadi — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:02:09 +0000

In complete agreement about Jang Hyuk’s interpretation of the before-DG and the present-DG. Pure genius. And all his expressions in between. For me, tho the entire drama rocks, Chuno is DG, beginning to end.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:34:28 +0000

That song 꽃길 별길 I’ve come to think of it as sulhwa’s theme, it only comes on when she’s in the scene! I used to hate sulhwa because I didn’t like her being part of the trio (haha jealous much?) but in recent episodes I’ve come to love her. I wouldn’t even mind if daegil ended up with her, but I think they go good together in the big brother-little sister way.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:05:26 +0000

@50 syd

From the slave hunters’ perspective, you’re right, I would have been very angry. But I was giving her perspective, not theirs. As for her boasting about being streetwise, people often boast about things that are not true. Tae Ha keeps saying he isn’t a slave, for instance–but he is a runaway slave, nevertheless.

By: mayadee

mayadee — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:53:25 +0000

I’ve already watched this episode and the next episode as well.
And both were very intense episodes indeed. I was like holding my breath when the fighting scene was on screen. I like it.
I don’t really mind whether UN is going to end up with DG or either TH. Or even DG will end up with SH.
But I had a hunch that DG will end up with UN. Or one of them would die, or even they both would die in the end….
anyway, I like the soundtrack. especially the opening/ending song.

By: syd

syd — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:38:23 +0000

@49 chuck

Yeah…sure…if it happened to you I am sure you’ll kick her ass till kingdom come!

After all, these men are slave hunters looked down upon by many and their hard earned money was wasted by SH who is nothing but a menace. Abandon? Thought she boasted to be street wise in earlier episodes!

As a man, I won’t even consider her in my group.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:03:57 +0000

@48 ellen

I think you’re being a little hard on Seol Hwa. When she sold their horses, it was because she thought she had been abandoned. I think she’s a sweet girl in a difficult situation, being a refugee from her acting troupe. She’s trying desperately to attract Dae Gil, and being funny is her way of doing that. If she doesn’t catch on with them, it’s back to prostitution for her. Hence her desperation. Her purpose in the drama seems simply to be Dae Gil’s consolation prize, if he loses UN. But by making her situation so difficult, it makes her more than just a cardboard consolation prize character.

By: ellen

ellen — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:44:04 +0000

I can’t stand Seol hwa. She irritates me. She’s a nit wit. Scatterbrain. Shameless. I don’t see much of a purpose for her in tow with the 3 slave-hunters besides wanting to be protected. She’s a nuisance & a hindrance. Why can’t they just leave her somewhere safe. I know. A woman in tow might look better, so we don’t get bored just seeing these muscular, good looking (men) slave hunters with their dreary, dangerous, thrilling full of action journey. SH song & dance & stupidity adds spice maybe to some but she is a sore eye to me. Maybe I’m just jealous for UN, the way she flirts with DG & the ways she enjoys holding onto him while riding with him. She’s irresponsible for selling the guys horses & stealing their money leaving them with nothing. She cant even cook for them. She’s a nuisance. Dae gil had to rescue her because his conscience dictates him even in the midst of making money with trickery in order to survive on their journey. Thanks to SH.

I don’t think DG has got hots for SH. He’s got to meet his UN first then we’ll see. I’m sure he’s after UN because he can’t forget her. If he finds her knows he might find her brother who killed his family & taking his UN away. He might be broken hearted when he sees his UN & TH. What next! TH & HW really look good together too. May the best man wins!!

By: Taohua

Taohua — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:43:40 +0000

The recap is fun and wonderful as usual!

I admit I was tempted to roll my eyes when episode 8 still lingered on choco…I liked the heavy-handed symbolism in episode 7…not so much in this episode. But I liked the fight scene b/t Jung Ho-bin (Munno! by the way, was anyone else upset by how his character was handled in QSD?) and LJH…double hotness indeed

There certain things I do like about Chuno, but others not so much…which is unfortunate b/c Chuno is starting to fall into the meh category for me, unless the next couple of episodes get more interesting (I haven’t had a chance to watch past episode 10 yet).

Anyways, thanks for the recap!

By: hahafatgirl

hahafatgirl — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:39:07 +0000

Does anyone else find it odd that DG seems more eager to find UN than his parent’s murderer? Sometimes, I wonder what’s really in his head. Is he really simply searching for UN because he’s obsessively in love with her or does it also involve revenge? The complexity of his character is what’s drawing me in. I hope it won’t be a let down when he finally meets UN.