Oh My Lady: Episode 16 (Final)
by javabeans
Ah, the end is here! I suspect this episode made most if not all fans very happy, as it tied up the plot in a light-hearted but satisfactory way that was in keeping with the tone of the drama. It’s too bad that things didn’t get really compelling until about Episode 10 (then stepped it up with Episode 12 on — incidentally when Yura took a big step backward — coincidence? I think not) — which is frankly rather late for me to be connecting with a drama.
It’s to the actors’ credit that their amusing and sweet interactions were able to carry the plot until the story finally managed to tap into that emotional place with Min-woo’s growth as a father and as a person. I’m just glad that this one ended on a high note, because so many finale episodes feel like a letdown — they’re either too rushed or dragged out as an extended epilogue.
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FINAL EPISODE RECAP
Min-woo asks Kae-hwa to be Ye-eun’s mother, explaining that he had purposely waited to ask her until after the musical premiered. Nobody could be as good a mother to Ye-eun as she is, “And I need you. Let’s marry.”
(Omo! Usually when episodes end on cliffhangers, the next episode drops the tension back down, but in this case they just upped the ante.)
Kae-hwa is stunned, but Min-woo adds, “I’m not saying this out of the blue. I’ve thought this over seriously for a long while. Think it over, then give me your answer. I can wait as long as you need.”
Min-woo is invited along for a celebratory drink with The Show Co. staff, and Jae-hee remarks that it feels like Min-woo’s a part of their office family now, seeing as he has come to all their gatherings. Min-woo smiles and, while looking at Kae-hwa, says pointedly, “I think so too. It feels like a family.”
He’s extra solicitous to her, offering little things like napkins and such, which Shi-joon finds amusing while Kae-hwa is exasperated. When the others urge her to drink more, Min-woo swoops in to play the “black knight,” i.e, drink for her.
Min-woo’s behavior is so noteworthy that Jae-hee asks teasingly if their fake scandal is actually real. Kae-hwa blurts, “No!” just as Min-woo answers, “Yes.” (Such a mixed reaction makes the others think there’s more to this relationship than they’re letting on, and they exchange knowing looks.) Kae-hwa rises to leave early because of the kids, and Min-woo hurriedly excuses himself too, accompanying her out.
Kae-hwa is impatient with his exaggerated attentiveness, and says that she’ll give her answer now: “I’m not going to marry again.” He asks her to think about it some more, but she replies that a lot of thought has already gone into making this decision (not to remarry).
A bit indignant, he says it’s cowardly to swear off marriage because her first one failed. Maybe she just met the wrong guy the first time — it’s always possible she’ll meet a good person the second time around.
Kae-hwa replies that she doesn’t want to entertain such an expectation, and besides, she has Min-ji. He counters that a daughter isn’t a husband — and once Min-ji grows up and gets married, will she be fine being alone? That makes her pause briefly, but she reasserts her stance.
Min-woo: “Are you that afraid?”
Kae-hwa: “Yes, I am! Do you know what marriage is?”
Min-woo: “‘What do you know when you have no life experience?’ Is that what you’re telling me?”
Kae-hwa: “You haven’t been hurt so you don’t know. You don’t know what that pain is of promising to love each other for the rest of your life and having that shattered. So please don’t talk to me about marriage again. I’m sorry to say it like this.”
She walks off, leaving him pondering her words.
Kae-hwa’s words make him look deeper into the cause of her resistance. Thus the next morning, he intercepts Byung-hak just as the latter is leaving his house (humming “Sorry Sorry” in a meta moment, lol).
Min-woo gets to the point, asking aggressively what the heck Byung-hak did to Kae-hwa to make her swear off marriage forever. Byung-hak returns that this is hardly his concern, but Min-woo says it matters “because it’s a hindrance to her marrying me.”
Byunk-hak’s reaction is pure confusion: “Why?” Why would he want a woman like Kae-hwa when he’s a star? Min-woo presses on with his question, which elicits a roundabout answer about how she’s a difficult and tiring woman to live with. Min-woo watches with narrowed eyes, reading between the lines — he cheated, huh?
Defensively, Byung-hak turns it around on Kae-hwa, saying she doesn’t know how to make herself pretty; it felt like he was living with a housekeeper. In fact, he never bought even her flowers — not because he forgot or anything, but simply because he never felt inspired to buy them for her. You know, since looks are the only reason for loving a woman and all. (I’m not even offended by this comment, because Byung-hak is such a silly idiot that the sentiment has no sting coming from him.)
Min-woo asks if he ever apologized for hurting her. Byung-hak laughs, saying it’s embarrassing to do that. Min-woo tells him firmly, “Apologize to her. Ask her officially for her forgiveness.” Byung-hak finds this an odd demand coming from Min-woo, who replies, “I’m asking as the man who loves her.”
Now that Min-woo has made up his mind to woo Kae-hwa, he gets busy trying to win her over. For instance, he waits outside her apartment to give the girls a ride to school, and reacts in concern to hear Kae-hwa hasn’t eaten breakfast. After dropping off the girls, he takes her to a fancy buffet, where he even serves her.
Kae-hwa worries over the pricy food, trying to convince him to watch his spending because he must have lost a lot of money in the cancelled endorsement deals. Min-woo answers matter-of-factly that they probably add up to about 3 billion won ($2.5 million), but is unfazed. He’s got money in the bank and is confident he can get more work; he’ll consider this a luxurious hiatus from work.
Unimpressed, Kae-hwa urges him to adopt a frugal attitude and says she’s better off than he is, since at least she has a regular salary.
At work, a huge arrangement of red roses is delivered, addressed to Kae-hwa from Min-woo. While the other employees all smile at her knowingly, Kae-hwa tries to explain it away in innocent terms: “Can’t this be a thank-you?” They don’t buy it for a second.
Min-woo sends her a text, which is totally over-the-top and ridiculous (“More beautiful than a flower… Kae-hwa”). Embarrassed and uncomfortable, Kae-hwa says she’ll clear the flowers out of the office and takes them to the stairwell, thinking Min-woo is being shameless. But they do bring a smile to her face, as it’s been ages since she’s received flowers from anyone (which is why Min-woo made the gesture in the first place, in reaction to Byung-hak’s remark).
Next, Min-woo takes a cake to Bok-nim in thanks for treating Ye-eun, then asks for a favor, as she is a friend to Kae-hwa. His statement that “I’m intending to marry Yoon Kae-hwa” so shocks her that Bok-nim drops her coffee and stares at him incredulously.
Bok-nim rushes to ask Kae-hwa about it, wanting to know when the wedding is. She dismisses Kae-hwa’s grumbling that he’s just a kid — 28 is plenty grown-up, and the seven-year age difference is nothing. How can she let a guy like him slip through her fingers?
Kae-hwa grumbles that Min-woo’s proposal asked her to be Ye-eun’s mother, not his wife. Bok-nim sees through Kae-hwa’s complaining and smiles: “You really do like Min-woo.” That’s why she’s disappointed over the wording of his proposal, right? Bok-nim waves aside her resistance, saying that if they like each other, what’s the big deal? In her eyes, Min-woo is serious about her.
Min-woo takes the family out to a nice restaurant. Kae-hwa is self-conscious about coming to a place like this where they’ll be watched, but Min-ji enjoys eating out for once, and Min-woo tells her that it doesn’t matter to him. He pats Ye-eun on the head, saying, “I’m going to raise her proudly, since she’s my daughter.” Which is probably the most effective thing he could have said to impress her, and she allows herself to look at him with moony eyes (but only when he’s not looking back at her).
When Kae-hwa takes Ye-eun to the bathroom, Min-woo tries to make conversation with Min-ji. He sees this as a chance to suss out her thoughts and asks if she’d like having a sister like Ye-eun. Min-ji is pretty sharp and asks point-blank, “Are you going to marry my mother?” Her bluntness takes him by surprise, but he confides that he wants to. Still, he has to first hear out Min-ji’s opinion and wait for her mother’s answer.
She asks, “If you end up marrying my mother and then a prettier lady comes along, are you going to divorce my mom?” Min-woo gapes incredulously, but Min-ji points out that he works with beautiful actresses all the time: “If you betray my mother, it’ll be so sad for her.”
He tells her solemnly, “That’ll never happen. I’ll promise that to you.” They pinky-swear on it.
The musical continues its run and after another of Min-woo’s performances, he calls Kae-hwa, who is working late — or at least, she lies that she is. He offers to pick her up from the office, but for whatever reasons (fear, insecurity, nerves), Kae-hwa rejects the offer.
Reporter Han overhears Min-woo muttering to himself after the call, and says knowingly that he must be stuck in an unrequited love. Min-woo is wary, but Reporter Han has some insights about the situation, and his comments pique Min-woo’s curiosity. Wanting to hear more thoughts on his situation, Min-woo goes along with the reporter’s suggestion to grab a drink.
Kae-hwa works late, keeping herself busy to avoid going home right away. Finding her still in the office, Shi-joon offers her a ride home, and they pause for a break to talk. Tentatively, Kae-hwa says she hopes that he and his wife can give things another try, as it seems they still care for each other. Although Shi-joon doesn’t respond, he’s not offended by her statement and in fact seems to consider her words.
He turns the topic to Min-woo, asking how things are between them. Kae-hwa can’t feign ignorance since Shi-joon knows too much, but first she asks how much he knows. He answers, “One person is sending flowers, but the other person doesn’t seem ready to receive them.”
She confirms that Min-woo seems to be serious about a relationship but she’s not sure; she doesn’t feel confident that she can be seen “as a woman” to anybody. Shi-joon tells her she can — enough that he felt something for her for a short while. This stuns her, as he had never given any hint of his interest, but Shi-joon assures her that there is no cause for alarm. He has dealt with his feelings, and things won’t get awkward between them.
Liquor loosens Min-woo’s reserve (and his tongue) enough that he starts to talk freely about his woes, wondering how Kae-hwa can reject his proposal. Grabbing his laptop, the reporter starts to take notes, asking questions about why she rejected him and how long he’s had feelings for her. And I love Min-woo’s answer:
Min-woo: “Since we went looking for Ye-eun. No — since she had to go to the sauna because of me. No — since she fought with Mr. Jung [Yoon-seok]. Or was it from the beginning?”
Reporter Han says he must like her quite a lot, and Min-woo answers, “Yes, an awful lot. She’s different from the women I dated in the past. She’s beautiful. That’s why I think, ‘This is my woman.'” With that, he falls asleep, his head coming to rest on the tabletop.
Huh — well, this is a new side to Min-woo, and the reporter finds him pretty pure-hearted after all. It’s nothing like the partying image he’d had earlier. He starts typing a story about Min-woo’s “heartfelt love story” and uses words like “rebirth as a real actor.”
Han’s article spawns a wave of press, which now portrays Min-woo in a much more down-to-earth, humanistic light. They even declare that he has now washed off the disgrace of his former image as a lousy actor.
Yoon-seok is dissatisfied — I guess this good press does him no good, since he has lost his hold on Min-woo — but everyone else’s opinion of Min-woo makes a drastic upswing. He presents himself modestly in interviews, and even producer Eom is impressed with him. In fact, Eom gives himself credit for having recognized Min-woo’s talents early on, but Byung-hak scoffs since he didn’t do anything about them. Eom counters that he’ll get Min-woo for his next production.
Eom isn’t the only one wanting to cast Min-woo, and Shi-joon conveys an offer to Min-woo from a Japanese producer colleague, who has sent a proposal for Min-woo to take a role in a Japanese drama. Min-woo is pleased with the news, but as soon as he sees that he’d have to live in Japan for a year, he declines. Shi-joon thinks it’s a great opportunity, but Min-woo answers that he has somebody to watch over here.
And that’s not all: Jae-hee hands Kae-hwa some documents to give to Min-woo, which are papers for a new advertising contract offer worth 1 billion won (nearly $1 million). Apparently advertisers love his new image as a dedicated young single father.
Kae-hwa takes the documents to Min-woo’s photo shoot, where he takes a break from posing for a makeup touchup. The makeup artist tells him that his “scandal partner” (Kae-hwa) is really below his level, and offers to introduce him to a younger model friend. She describes the girl as one of those innocent-looking beauties, to which Min-woo answers, “I like sexy women.”
Naturally this is hardly thrilling for Kae-hwa to hear, even though Min-woo is actually making that quip as a way to reject the date. (Rather than saying no outright, saying that he prefers sexy women is a way of declining her friend, who is the opposite.)
Feeling dispirited, Kae-hwa decides not to approach and starts to leave. She runs into Yura, who congratulates her on her relationship and assures her that she has decided to move on.
Kae-hwa hands the envelope to Yura and asks for her to give it to Min-woo, making up the excuse that she’s busy and has to leave. Yura does, and when Min-woo hears the reason, he hurries out and tries to call Kae-hwa. Alas she isn’t answering the phone, so he goes to the theater, where he is told she is still back at the office.
Shi-joon finds her on the roof ignoring Min-woo’s phone call, and offers her a beer. In her melancholy mood, Kae-hwa offers to tell Shi-joon a “really funny story” and confides that Min-woo proposed to her. Even funnier is the fact that her heart thrilled to hear it. It was exciting to be seen as a woman again — but today, that feeling was shattered.
I’d assumed she was hurt by the makeup stylist’s dismissive comments about her, but I’m actually relieved that those words weren’t the cause of her mood. In actuality, it was the sight of him in action, looking like a star, that made her feel like they were completely unsuited for each other: “He seemed like someone from another land.”
Shi-joon points out that Min-woo was a star from the start — it’s not like she didn’t know. Kae-hwa answers that at the beginning, he had nothing to do with her so that wasn’t an issue. But as they got to know each other, she saw him struggling and felt sorry for him, and nagged him when he said silly things — and those things felt comfortable and manageable. Now that he’s doing better… it’s like he’s back to being a lofty star and the chasm is growing between them.
Shi-joon tells her that Min-woo likes her very much — enough to give up a drama opportunity for her. “Min-woo has changed this much — shouldn’t you recognize his feelings?”
Min-woo arrives at the office to find it empty, then recalls the roof. He arrives outside just in time to see Kae-hwa wiping away some tears. So much about this situation upsets him, and he strides up to her, grabs her wrist (urg!), and takes her downstairs.
He feels hurt that she has been ignoring his calls and avoiding him, particularly when she knew he was waiting for her — and now she’s here crying in front of Shi-joon — and raises his voice to a yell. Kae-hwa tells him levelly that she has already given him her reply, but he ignored it. No matter how she thinks about it, they don’t suit.
He argues that if he cared about those things — age, status — he would never have liked her from the start. She returns that this is just proof that he’s young, and they should quit while they’re ahead. And he should go to Japan.
That gets his attention: “Is that why?” He explains that he didn’t tell her about the Japan offer because he never intended to go. She takes issue with his high-handedness in dragging her away, saying that she’s ashamed of him when he does that, and gets angry and starts fights out of misunderstandings.
Min-woo asks, “So are you saying you can’t marry me? Are you saying I won’t do because I’m immature and young?” Kae-hwa answers yes. She can’t marry someone who reacts in such unpredictable ways — it makes her feel uneasy. She storms off, leaving him to shout her name in frustration.
You know, I’m actually relieved that they had this fight. They’ve never fought for real, and this addresses issues that they’ve been skirting thus far. It’s also nice to see some real conflict — genuine emotional clashing and hurt feelings — rather than the glib, fluffy sort of conflict that has characterized most of this show.
That night, Byung-hak calls Kae-hwa, who finds him drunk and in a thoughtful mood. To her surprise, he tells her, “I’m sorry.” He acknowledges that he never apologized properly, so he’s doing it now. She did nothing wrong — he’s the bad guy — and they divorced because he wronged her. But he felt too embarrassed to apologize, so he couldn’t do it: “But after listening to Sung Min-woo, I felt I was really wrong, and that I had to apologize. So I came here.”
That surprises her — he met Min-woo? Byung-hak gives Min-woo some credit for the way he had insisted he apologize, admitting that the kid was pretty impressive with the way he said, “As the man who loves Yoon Kae-hwa, please apologize.”
He says it one more time: “Kae-hwa, I’m sorry. I was wrong. I pushed you aside and hurt your feelings — forgive me for everything. Forget that all, and make a new start. And if he upsets you, come and tell me right away, and I’ll give him a scolding.”
(Aww. An unexpectedly touching moment from Byung-hak. As with the last time he defended Kae-hwa, this gives us a glimpse into why they were married in the first place while also showing us why they didn’t work. It’s rare to see ex-spouses in a drama ending on amicable terms, and it’s a nice change.)
Min-woo comes home feeling frustrated, and looks over his drama proposal documents. This gives him an idea, and he starts typing away. And when we see what he’s drafting — gahhh, Min-woo is so cute. I about died reading the title of his document: “Proposal On Living For Yoon Kae-hwa.”
In the morning, he comes to her apartment and gives her the envelope. He looks at her with puppy dog eyes and tells her to give her response after reading it.
Kae-hwa reads Min-woo’s proposal, which is formatted like a business document. In keeping with the theme of the drama proposal packet, he has drawn up Kae-hwa’s resumé, only it’s more like a life resumé than a professional one, outlining her traits and skills such as “she has a loud voice,” “makes killer ddukbokki and kimbap,” and “she likes Kim Myung-min better than Sung Min-woo, but I want to forgive her anyway.” Also of note: she has become a mother to Ye-eun, “and now is the woman in my heart.”
Under the “future plans” column, he has scheduled marriage in a month, a vacation cruise to celebrate their one-year anniversary, and so forth. Byung-hak’s apology had started to melt her resolve, and now she has to smile a teeny bit at Min-woo’s document.
Jung-ah has been offered a job in Daejeon, which is located in central Korea and about a two-hour drive from Seoul. She asks Shi-joon for his approval, suggesting that they need some space between them. As she leaves, she tells him that she realizes she hasn’t been the best wife to him either (I presume she means before the adultery, since otherwise that statement would be met with a resounding DUH).
But the door isn’t closed on them forever — with Shi-joon now opening up more to Jung-ah and realizing his part in driving his wife away, it looks like they’re leaving room for a reconciliation later, after they’ve both healed. Shi-joon even says he’ll go down to visit her on the weekend.
Min-woo performs another show, after which he checks his phone and tries to contain his disappointment that Kae-hwa hasn’t called. To his (happy) surprise, Kae-hwa finds him sitting in the empty theater, here with a much more conciliatory attitude than the last time they saw each other.
As we know, important conversations must always relocate to prettier environs (can you imagine that car ride over to the waterside? Most awkward silence ever).
Kae-hwa apologizes for her harsh words, telling Min-woo that she didn’t mean it when she pushed him away. She asks for his understanding and also thanks him for thinking of her life and her future (i.e., in his proposal) in such a serious way.
Min-woo has been looking pensive and tense throughout her speech, like he’s bracing himself, sensing that she’s ready to deliver her final decision. So it takes a moment for her next words to really sink in, as she tells him:”So I’m thinking of being courageous now. Thanks to you, I think I can do that now.”
She adds that she’d always thought she would just focus on being a solid support for Min-ji’s benefit, “But if things get hard, it’s okay if lean on someone now.” Min-woo smiles and steps forward to hug her gently, thanking her for her answer. Kae-hwa thanks him back for letting her be courageous again.
Min-woo then thanks her for watching over him and Ye-eun all this while. He promises that from now on, he’ll protect her.
And then they get the swirly-camera kiss — which is a nice way to bookend the drama, considering that this is very similar to how we started. Only, now it actually means something.
The end!
COMMENTS
I picked up Oh My Lady because (1) when it started I had the time, as none of the current Wednesday-Thursday shows had premiered yet and I had no other recap commitments, (2) I had just finished its timeslot predecessor Wish Upon a Star, which was a happy surprise, and therefore anticipated a similar tone for this one, and (3) I wanted to keep up the watching and recapping momentum. There’s also (4) the matter of loving Chae Rim (and wanting her to pick a more enjoyable project than her last, Good Job, Good Job) and (5) the fact that I had pegged Choi Siwon as an idol-star-turned-actor to watch out for after Story of Hyang Dan back in ’07. (See? There IS some thought that goes into these decisions, however random the choices may ultimately seem!)
About halfway through the drama, however, I found my interest flagging, but not enough to drop the show. Even the less interesting episodes were easy to watch, and it wasn’t a challenging show in either theme or plot, so keeping up wasn’t too much of a hardship. I did, however, start thinking that if the actual plot development got any SLOWER, I would seriously consider dropping it.
Ultimately I’m glad I stuck with the show, and the last four episodes in particular gave me a sense of satisfaction about the drama as a whole. It turned into a different drama than the one it originally seemed — which pointed at the hijinks of a star falling for his ajumma maid/manager — and focused much more on Min-woo’s development as a father than as a romantic partner. I don’t think the romance came out of nowhere, but it wasn’t a priority, and that was actually refreshing.
I won’t call Choi Siwon a brilliant actor — he’s pretty decent, but he’s still got a long way to go if he’s going to keep pursuing an acting career, and I think he should — so rather than pure acting skills, it’s his personal charm that carries the character. I mean, just look at that smile, right?
It doesn’t hurt that he’s perfectly cast — image isn’t everything, but it’s a pretty significant part of how we approach a character. And when you cast a star to play a star, you’ve always got that benefit of the audience’s meta awareness of the actor’s real-life fame. (Also see: Choi Ji-woo in A Star’s Lover, Rain in Full House, Jang Geun-seok in You’re Beautiful, Kim Ah-joong in Accidental Couple.)
It was a leetle disappointing to have so little screentime for the two girls in the last episode, but we’ve seen enough of the Cute in previous episodes that I was content to let this finale be Min-woo and Kae-hwa’s exclusively. (Well, there were a few Shi-joon and Jung-ah moments, but I choose to skip right over them in my mind. Yawn. I’m satisfied, story-wise, with where they ended, but don’t need to dwell any longer on them.)
And then there’s Chae Rim. To be honest, I don’t think this is the best vehicle for her, even though the drama really benefits from having her in it. Therefore I’m glad for the drama’s sake, but she’s an actress whose talents weren’t fully used here — particularly since her character was less developed than Min-woo’s, and hardly changed at all. She made the most of it, tapping into a vulnerable side of Kae-hwa that gave the character a hint of depth. But I hope to see her tackling something more challenging in the future, and something out of the ajumma mold, as she’s done two in a row.
All in all, Oh My Lady was a sweet, cute series that could be a fun way to spend a breezy weekend with some unchallenging but personable characters, and that will leave you smiling at the end.
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151 MEL
May 31, 2010 at 1:05 AM
@twubble--OML the first 16 episode, I love your description "sweet and enchanting"--just perfect!!! Then comes the description you've place on yourself JADED regarding western shows, you know that's what I've called myself too....for a while now. Isn't it just pleasant to watch a show-Kdrama that does not have "skinship" that makes you Kringe (unless it's tastefully done) and just tell the kids, cover your eyes and ears or say it's time to leave the room!!! Isn't it funny that jaded individuals like you and me would appreciate and enjoy this "sweet and enchanting" show.? My anguish every dawn Monday and Tuesday morn while this was still on live....awaiting the eng sub fr VIIKII, I even many days watched the raw links, hoping maybe that I could pick up and understand some of the Korean words. But now, OML is all over the internet and much loved. Hopefully, the Taiwanese crowd will appreciate this too and show their support for OML when it is finally shown this June...
This long weekend is giving me a chance to take long glances at OML episodes. It's quite thrilling, amusing--MW does not fail to make me giggle with his outburst--be it jealousy or just simple anger, immature expressions. Of course the gestures or just simple standing still. Sooo good looking this Korean Greek God---our Song Min Woo!!!!
Ep 7 after the kiss.......I love the anguished behavior of both KH and MW. Crazy?
How MW is so much bothered by the kiss, he has a hard time letting go of the memory of the kiss. MW on his bed trying to shake off the memory of the kiss, laught riot!! In the kitchen, both KH and MW freezing when they meet at the scene of the crime--the refrigerator. It is MW who is so bothered, He keeps staring at KH and her reactions. At Jmove during the filming of the "behind the scenes" of rehearsals, MW cannot ignore KH. 'love the scene when KH attempts to wipe the sweat off MW, MW's facial expression are just priceless. KH finally takes him into the lockers and gives him a talking regarding the kiss and to get over it (!!!) that kiss wasn't much anyway even from MW who was voted the best kisser....
Soooo, let's rest....but continue the love and support for OML... to 200 and beyond!!!!
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152 kappy
May 31, 2010 at 5:50 AM
@sajor and @doraemom - Yes, I think my blood pressure went up a bit during my incident. Glad to hear I'm not alone in my defense of OML! Keep up the good work (us with good taste)!
@ace - Loved your list of the little things. I sooo agree, and I appreciate everyone's chiming in as well with why you love this show.
@twubble - You're right--it IS sweet and enchanting. As soon as I read your expressing how jaded you were with American dramas, I thought, "Uh huh. That is me!" for the same reasons.
I absolutely loved that scene you described (and the way you described it) where MW saves KH from the reporter. Another thing I loved about it is that it is an outright, blatant gesture that his love for her far surpasses the need to keep his relationship with her under wraps. Thinking of himself and the possible repercussions from being seen with her in this way is out the door and long gone.
@MEL - Enjoyed reliving the post-kiss reactions. They're all in a huff about what just transpired. MW's reaction especially made me laugh! He kept on saying "You..." and pointing, as if he were speaking to a mirror image of himself, and trying to convince himself just why it occurred. Hilarious!
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153 enjoydrama
May 31, 2010 at 6:48 AM
Firstly, many thanks to Javabeans for these wonderful recaps. I found myself looking out for it every time an episode finished airing.
Showing my support for 200 by adding that I have enjoyed reading all your comments here and your favourite moments were mine too. I started this drama for Chae Rim, liked her since AAE. I must admit I have no idea who is Siwon and after OML, have fallen for his/MW charm. Have re-watched the show and it was even more enjoyable 2nd time around. This drama is simple but addictive! I have listened to SW version of the song umpteen times!
@45Ace, agree with the ‘little things’ that make this drama special. There were so many. I also love the family time at the zoo and the lollipop scene. YeEun is the cutest girl ever. KH’s ‘oppa’ song was hilarious and MW’s responding expression a joy to watch.
I think MW started to feel for KH from end of Ep 5. I liked that he looked out for her at the theater and later even got her some cookies. I just felt that he did not ignore her existence even when he was with Yura.
Glad to know there are so many OML supporters here and I hope it will create a bigger buzz once it starts it's broadcast in other countries.
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154 firsttimenewbie
May 31, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Ahh, favorite moments. Many of them have been mentioned. But it's so great reading through all of them.
I'll just join the chorus for that episode 15 hug and the whole sequence of MinWoo getting out of the car, shoving Reporter Han, and getting out with KH to the car. And as mentioned before, the looks they gave each other before coming out of the Show Company.
Also, I really like the little flip MinWoo did at what may be a fan poster in his face. I'm not sure. As he drives up and gets out of the car, he sort of does this hand movement. I just love his whole demeanor, like he was determined and kinda pissed.
Another one, is in episode 14 at the end. After he goes into the hotel room, as he's talking to Ye En, he is undoing his scarf. There's just something so.....intimate about that and the way he did it. Like he's so comfortable with them, and they are his family.
On another point, exactly when did SJ get the idea of the double cast? Was it in his mind all along, provided MinWoo could prove himself by final reharsal? I think it may have been. He had said back in episode 12 that he would always wait for final rehearsal to make his decision. And he told MinWoo to keep practising, with that possibility in mind.
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155 twubble
June 1, 2010 at 3:55 AM
Thought I'd put up another post even though I haven't had the luxury of watching any of the episodes again.....planning to use some of my vacation time to do that!
Anyway, here's my take on when MW started to fall for KH...I don't believe in love at first sight! Go ahead to agree to disagree with me if you feel otherwise. Love comes about after knowing the person - their good points and especially their bad points - and loving them in spite of the bad. The reaction to a person at first sight is very likely lust rather than love. Given their proximity to each other on a daily basis, I think that they both fell gradually but deeply in love and did not even realize it until they were head over heels.
The scripting of the drama gave us, the viewer, more of an insight into MW's part rather than KH's, his jealous outbursts, while hilarious, also hinted at where his true feelings laid. Why would a star with hordes of female fans and with access to beautiful models and actresses be jealous for his nanny/maid's attentions?
I felt that the press conference when he unilaterally announced that they were dating was his point of realization that he cared her. The scene in the car where he looked lovingly at both his daughter and KH and tenderly brushed her hair consolidated his feelings. I thought that it was a good tool the writers used to have Yura call just at this point and have MW pointedly ignore the call indicating he had made his choice.
I could only get the subtleties of the actions when I'm not busy reading the subtitles. My apologies if my observations are a trifle skewed.
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156 Sobia
June 1, 2010 at 12:14 PM
@ twubble: I agree with you about American tv kind of sucking right now...That's why I am so grateful for this site, and Asian dramas in general. And "Glee" is the only US show that I bother with, too!
Hmmm...what are the little things I love about OML? There are so many...I Iove all of Minwoo's funny facial expressions and actions, like the little dance he does when he and Kae-hwa enter his apartment in a mad rush to clean up before the team from the Show comes over for drinks. I love how both little girls are tiny versions of their parents -- Minji is as spunky, bossy, and good-natured as Kae-hwa and Ye-eun is just as haughty as her dad and as confident in her good looks. =-) I even loved the ending credits,because the different scenes perfectly captured each of the characters and how they related to the others. I also loved all the conversations between Shijoon and Minwoo, because I thought the relationship between the two men was so believable -- Shijoon constantly makes Minwoo feel insecure and this creates bad blood between them, but in the end the older man has a lot to teach Minwoo and for the most part their relationship improves as Minwoo realizes this. And of course, I love all the bickering and couple-y scenes between Kae-hwa and Minwoo. One of my favorite parts was when he eavesdropped on her in Episode 8, right before he makes the offer to Shijoon to invest in the musical. She talks about all the little things she likes about working at the Show, and tears up at thinking she will lose her job. I really felt for Kae-hwa in the scene, and I also loved Minwoo so much for caring so much about her. Just like Kae-hwa would miss the little things about her work, so do we about OML!
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157 MEL
June 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Lust at first sight...very common, chemical--sexual reaction--very strong pull... In OML, the mechanism as @twubble and many othes indicate that the slow daily interactions between people who care about each other like MW and KH do lead to that best kind of LOVE that is for forever. The behavior and emotions involved a lot of times are not taken as LOVE but intially just simple caring. Even simple feeling sorry or sympathy for another, even feelings of disgust, hate, anger later lead to LOVE. MW's behavior towards KH which were mostly outbursts of anger and jealousy--no way, and then disbelief that he could actually KISS KH were just inexplicable to MW.
Looking back on the many episodes, there were so many times that MW just ignored and didn't really much care for YR. Their bond was more crush/admiration for the beautiful YR. Selfish YR instigated many of their meetings but usually destroyed the bond with MW by ignoring his attempts at ie...kissing her, cutting off their meetings because KH had cooked a meal for MW and just turning him off by ignoring how MW was feeling at the moment like his being tired after rehearsals or wanting to eat a real meal vs having salad. Of course the last draw was losing YE at the dept store--which is where we really see the strongest display of affection that MW had for KH--when KH has broken down and MW pulls her up and gently hugs, strokes KH's hair and tells her YE will be found, everything will be fine. It was just easily understood that MW didn't care for YR as he did for KH.
The simple look, glances that MW had for KH were just heart tugging. Yeah, really made me envious. Many scenes in their home when MW wanted KH's attention, like asking for coffee, cut fruits for him, come home early to feed him or just talking over the sink and watching KH do her chores. MW just demanded without actually saying he wanted KH's attention.
Sooo, more love for OML, thanks everyone.....just love this site...
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158 Sobia
June 2, 2010 at 12:00 AM
@43 Epyc, I really appreciated your analysis of the start of MW-KH’s relationship. I totally agree with you that, from very early on in their relationship, MW and KH knew each other’s soft spots, and how to poke where it really hurt. It was kinda uncomfortable to watch their early fights for this reason, but fortunately Minwoo started playing nice pretty quickly.
I think the early fights are interesting because they show (1) that MW and KH have a surprisingly good understanding of each other from the beginning of their relationship, and (2) despite knowing each other’s vulnerabilities, they quickly feel enough respect and compassion for each other to stop pressing these buttons, but instead treat each other with patience and kindness. KH could constantly remind MW of his poor acting abilities and the fact that he is a horrible father to Ye-eun… MW could chide KH all the time for being a lonely divorcee with no life or love to speak of… but instead we see the opposite. Because of her natural optimism, KH has faith that Minwoo will come around – that he will be both a better actor and father. And MW gives hints of a surprising depth to his character by looking past the ahjumma haircut to appreciate KH, her generous spirit, and her integrity.
It’s only when MW feels that KH is losing faith in him—when she misinterprets his offer to invest in the musical as an act of arrogance-- that their relationship, briefly, gets ugly again. But this period, thankfully, is short—I think because, after coming to Kae-hwa’s rescue in the club and nearly coming to the rescue of the crying girl on the street, Minwoo realizes he has changed and is no longer the selfish guy he once was. Although he has benefited from Kae-hwa’s belief in his ability to change, I think from Episode 11 on, Minwoo has a confidence in his ability to act wisely that wasn’t there before and that makes him less dependent on Kae-hwa, to the extent that, previously, she was a mom-like figure teaching him what’s right and what’s wrong. After the fight in the club, Minwoo and Kae-hwa are equals, and their romantic relationship can proceed as such. Thankfully for all us viewers desperately waiting for the romance to start…=-)
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159 firsttimenewbie
June 2, 2010 at 7:36 AM
@54, my own comment.
I meant at the end of episode 13, not 14.
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160 koreanpsyche
June 2, 2010 at 8:03 AM
I can't get enough of your ideas; i just have to come back to this site for more...this has become an exchage and brainstorm of literary criticism of sorts!
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161 doraemon
June 3, 2010 at 6:16 AM
@60koreanpsyche, can't agree with you more ...........
I'm now re-watching OML from epi 1 all over again and I must say I'm enjoying it even more ....... after reading all the comments. I'm enjoying scenes which I missed out previously - the heated argument at the spa staircase, MW's 1st "proposal" (asking KH to be YE's mom), the supermarket scene, KH's singing in the car to cheer MW, KH asking MW for the ticket to the musical..........the list just goes on !!!
Never been so obsessed with a drama :) Let's continue our love for OML-KH-MW !!!!!
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162 kappy
June 3, 2010 at 6:23 AM
I am loving these comments. Keep 'em comin'!
Some other parts I enjoyed were -
When KH tells MW to meet her at the park where she tells him she's already found another place to live. She's trying to hide under that scarf and he tells her to toughen up. He's been there/done that, he's prepared to handle whatever comes from being discovered (because he's in love with her, and heck, so what if the whole world finds out?). That kind of take-control, I'm-willing-to-take-whatever-flack-comes-my-way is just sooo..hmm...um..okay, makes me go gaga. Oh, and I love how he gets pissy upon learning she's already found a place and is going ahead with the move. So funny. Like a little kid. Sure he seems immature, but the fact that he minds this news as much as he does is so attractive. He obviously wouldn't act that way if he didn't give a hoot.
And after she douses the reporter with water, her and MW's conversation in the car.. What I liked about that is how he smiled and got a kick out of the fact that she did this for him. She's retaliating against them for him. She also comforts him, saying not to be dispirited because of the latest articles against him. He assures her he's not, 'cause he's MW, after all. That's one of scenes where it seems like they're a married couple already.
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163 MEL
June 4, 2010 at 8:29 AM
OML LOVE-_here are 3 videos of our show from xytbrc, hope they don't get erased, they are quite entertaining, remembrance of our favorite Kdrama...... xybrtc thanks for sharing, not owned by us for entertainment purposes only... ENJOY...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t6MiaOHcPQ&feature=related ............ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5REuhLB4fc&feature=related .............................. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaU8xJIjWZ4&feature=related
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164 Sobia
June 4, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Happy Friday, OML gang!
@kappy: I love the pavilion scene too. The way MW approaches her – all stealth-like-- is so funny, and I agree, his jealousy IS touching. While normally jealousy is a big-turn off, I don’t mind it in Minwoo because we know that he is getting more and more mature with each passing day, so I cut him some slack for this. Plus, Minwoo is just so adorable when he is pissy. I like to think this is one of those personality quirks that will get ironed out over time; right now, he is insecure about his standing in Kae-hwa’s affections, but as he gets more secure in their relationship, I hope he will grow up, and the jealousy fits will disappear and be replaced by some equally adorable quirk.
@firsttimenewbie: I am curious as to when Shijoon came up with the double-casting idea too. I have a feeling that Shijoon was really impressed by the fact that Minwoo requested the two meetings in Episode 15 and was so humble during both. It’s not that Shijoon needed to be sucked up to in order for him to get on Minwoo’s side. It’s just that I think KH has had an influence on both Minwoo and Shijoon, and in Shijoon’s case, I think it has led him to have more faith in people. He has realized that he gave up on his wife way too easily and early in their marriage, and he regrets this. As a result of all this, I think he is willing to double-cast the role and take a chance on Minwoo, not because KH urges him to, but because he sees how hard Minwoo has been working and understands that Minwoo is not the asshole he once was and that he is committed to making the musical a success. He is willing to put his faith in Minwoo for these reasons. That’s my theory, at least.
Shijoon actually was one of the most interesting characters for me. I was wondering what all of you thought about him and his relationship with his wife, with KH, and with Minwoo. One of the most touching scenes of the series for me was his conversation with Minwoo in the restaurant in Episode 12. I think Shijoon’s words really give Minwoo the strength he needs to face down the scandal and Yoon-seok. What do you all think of Shijoon?
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165 Sobia
June 4, 2010 at 10:18 AM
I also wanted to say, I am so grateful for everyone’s comments! After OML was done, I didn't want it to be over, and thanks to this thread, I feel like I am understanding OML better and better and reliving my favorite parts of the series. Only a really good show could have such a dedicated audience and withstand so much commenting. But OML really is a jewel of a show, as kappy said before, and I am so glad I am not alone in thinking so.
To show my appreciation to all you OML commenters out there, I would love to send all of you an “OML Withdrawal” care package/party favor. Here is what I would put inside:
-- rabbit ears (they flatter all face shapes)
-- one of those cute white stuffed animals that Kae-hwa was putting together before she got the job with Minwoo (because you will need something to hug during squee-worthy moments of future re-watchings of OML, and I can’t afford the more expensive teddy bears Minwoo purchases for Ye-eun)
--Super Junior’s new CD (because we owe so much to the group that has honed CSW’s goofy sense of humor (and shibrows) to a precise instrument of hilarity)
--a gift certificate to the spa/sauna of your choice (it seems like Minwoo was always at the spa in this show, and we should all pamper ourselves as much as he does),
--a t-shirt simply stating “OML Dramabeans commenters -- fighting!” (no explanation necessary), and
-- a framed photo of Sung Minwoo, shirtless (no explanation necessary).
Hope you like your gift! Let me know if you can think of anything else that I should put in it…
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166 Ace
June 4, 2010 at 5:08 PM
@Sobia - I love the gift, thanks! Maybe you could add the OML soundtrack & the lifesize cardboard cutout of Minwoo!
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167 koreanpsyche
June 4, 2010 at 7:35 PM
@65 SOBIA and @ 66 ACE ----thanks a lot! just what I needed...pleasea also include the origami book that our adorable used to make those cute folded-paper animals. We need it to pass the time while waiting for our leads' next projects...
After OML, I think it will take a while for me to fall in love with a kdrama again but admittedly I am looking forward to ROAD NUMBER ONE.
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168 epyc
June 4, 2010 at 9:08 PM
A big THANKYOU to you, Sobia, for the pampering pack!
And one more OML MV to share:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F32mO4PePM
This was made by chajjye who just mentioned it at Open Thread #138.
I enjoy all you people's discussions on Shi-joon. During the airing of this drama, there were the criticisms of his wooden acting and how boring his character was. Nonetheless, by the ending, we all came to appreciate his positive influence on MW and how KH has also in turn changed SJ's view on marriage and his own self.
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169 Ace
June 4, 2010 at 10:08 PM
@68 epyc: thanks for the MV link - I loved it!
The thing I love about Shijoon's character is that he didn't turn out to be the typical other guy who almost always gets in the way of the main leads. I'm just glad the story went like it did with SJ telling KH that he felt something for her for a while but got over it. Yura, the manager, and the reporter were annoying enough so I'm glad they didn't add SJ to the mix.
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170 doraemon
June 5, 2010 at 4:50 AM
@65Sobia, thanks for the package. How about adding the lollipop handphone and the sleek e-reader (remember the scenes where modern dad reading bed time story and reading his script in the car, while the 2 lovely ladies were sleeping at the back of the car? simply warm and touching ......) If possible, a miniture of MW's blue car (so many lovely moments happened during all those car rides. An unforgetable one - KH singing while driving !!!)
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171 koreanpsyche
June 5, 2010 at 6:52 AM
@63 MEL and @68 EPYC: thanks for the videos; enjoyed them a great deal!
I have fallen in love with OML all over again! I don't care much about SUJU (am too old for boyband stuff), but I do love Choi Si Won as Min Woo.
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Re Shijoon's character, aren't we all glad that he turned out to be like a big brother looking after both MW and KH? He seemed to be an overly stiff, unbelievably objective and emotionally withdrawn kind of guy but it took a meddlesome but well-meaning ahjumma to make him realize what he has been missing in his life. In the end, the things we didn't like about him were the same things that made him see the struggles that MW was going through to rise above himself (as a self-centered star) and become the person and actor that he was capable of becoming. We also have to thank Shijoon for bringing KH to her senses and make her believe in herself again. ( I love the part in ep 16 when they were on the rooftop, talking like the best of friends: she, pouring her heart out and he, being there for her, listening to what she had to say in time when all she needed was someone to, well, just be there and listen).
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172 luvthisdrama
June 5, 2010 at 6:16 PM
I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one missing OML. I love reading all your discussions. In my opinion, MW started to notice, observe & care for KH more after the paternity test. At first he thought that she is just one of those people who will use it against him. But when he realized that KH only wanted him to acknowledge YE, his opinion of her changed as well. I love how he was looking/observing her (tipping toe silently so as not to wake MW up)) while she prepares Minji's picnic. I also like the part when they first went to rehearsal. KH was admiring the dance teacher (don't remember her name) and MW checked KH's figure.
He sees how much KH genuinely cares for him and YE which he appreciated by buying KH's daughter the dress, taking her to the musical. During the musical dinner reception, when KH suddenly got up from the table, MW knew that KH felt uncomfortable. So when KH returned from the washroom, he tried to talk to her by having her taste some of the sweets on his plate.
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173 epyc
June 5, 2010 at 11:54 PM
@ 72 luvthisdrama
All those things you mentioned are what I like too. That "MW checked KH’s figure" in Ep 5 (?) is actually quite hiliarious. I think it is a combination of the scriptwriting and CSW's (and others') acting that make this drama full of little though seemingly insignificant things that will stay in your mind for a long time.
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174 chajjye
June 6, 2010 at 6:39 AM
hehe. i didn't know that there is an ongoing discussion here. :D
glad u all liked the vid. :D @epyc: thanks!
I still get withdrawals from OML. I think it's one of the most charming dramas and has one of the strongest resolution of dramas yet. And that goes very high in my books. OML will always be 2010 best drama for me!!
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175 MEL
June 6, 2010 at 10:43 AM
@..65 sobia, thanks for the care package, may I add tickets to all SMW plays and fanmeetings, of course updates on CSW news.... first copy of reporter Han's book "the love story of Song Min Woo and Yoon Kae Hwa... " signed by SMW and YKH if possible............just love OML!!!
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176 kappy
June 6, 2010 at 5:52 PM
@sobia and all others who added gifts - Thank you for the OML pampering pack! Love it. What to add, what to add.... How about (for all those who would like one) a mini-sequel or episode to let us know what happened with the happy couple and family, as well as what happens with SJ and his wife?
Oh, and the spa tickets...shall we make them at the same spa/gym MW works out at?
@luvthisdrama - MW checks out KH's figure? Ep 5? Don't even remember that. Excuse me while I look at that...
Hope y'all are having a great week!
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177 Sobia
June 6, 2010 at 8:23 PM
I loved everybody’s creative suggestions for the care package! You guys are awesome for playing along. Figured a little pampering is in order for all of us with a bad case of OML withdrawal. ;-)
@koreanpsyche: "The things we didn’t like about [Shijoon] were the same things that made him see the struggles that MW was going through to rise above himself (as a self-centered star) and become the person and actor that he was capable of becoming." That is so true – I never thought about it like that before, but I really agree with this observation. We know that Shijoon's commitment to his work, his sense of responsibility, and his control over his emotions (while all good qualities in moderation) have kinda ruined his life, but those are the very qualities that Minwoo needs to grow up and become a real adult… It is like these two characters serve as complements of each other. Shijoon could benefit from being more like Minwoo, because the younger man has the directness and openheartedness he lacks.
@chajjye: Your vid is awesome! If you make anymore, please let us know … And I agree with you, I am still impressed by how strong of a resolution the show had. It really stinks when an otherwise good show has a weak ending, because it makes you second-guess why you liked the show in the first place. So I’m so glad that wasn’t the case with OML -- I loved it from its slow but promising start to its awesome finish.
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178 firsttimenewbie
June 7, 2010 at 11:39 AM
@64 Sobia, Shi Joon was interesting to me too. And like everyone said, I liked that how his interest was kind of subdued in KH, and the greater impact was how he used her advice on himself. Also he affected Min Woo, and in a way KH as well since he became a good friend of hers.
I know many complained about ShiJoon and his wife's relationship was boring, but I found it interesting. And their ending suited them. He wasn't the type to run after her, and it probably wasn't what the relationship needed anyway. But you do see that he did have an urge to run and stop her.
I'm a sucker for those kind of storylines anyway.
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Awesome care package ideas everyone. And Min Woo's car was mentioned. Can I just say whenever I see that model and color, or a similar looking car, I always think of MinWoo and OML. Yeah.
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I just remembered a rec:
Love Marriage, aka Love and Marriage.
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179 firsttimenewbie
June 7, 2010 at 11:41 AM
I forgot to add, LM is a cute, simple drama mostly. I think what I really like about it is the character development and interactions. And especially how the relationship with exes are handled and written. The last episode (the series is actually fairly short) is one of the most memorable ones I've seen. And it's actually more so because of how beautifully ex relationships were dealt with.
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180 Lumi
June 7, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Hello OML fans.
Thanks to whoever (I apologize for not recalling who) gave OT readers the tip of the lively discussion going on for OML. So I decided to check it out. Thank you all for your insight and comments. I have little to contribute for much has been said and I'm very thankful for the care package and love for OML
This little underrated romcom is also my favorite of 2010. I rarely watch dramas on real time, but I like Cha Rim and Siwon, so I couldn't resist waiting to see it as soon as the subs were posted on Viikii.
With so much angst going on in real life and dramas on TV and movies, something like OML is refresing and heartwarming and gives you hope to see that the world is not full of jerks, egomaniacs, and tragedy.
I too have stopped watching American TV ( I live in southern California). The writing, acting and production of American TV is good, but it lacks the innocence, romanticism and warmth that Asian dramas have.
For a long time, I thought that the romance that I grew up reading or watching was gone. I am happy to see that it is alive and thriving in Asia.
I still don't consider myself a fan of Siwon, although I am a fan of Super Junior* and a few of its members. That's probably because I haven't seen Siwon in variety shows as much as I've seen other SJ members. Nevertheless, I like him and I hope to see him in another drama soon. ( It's rumored that he might work in a Taiwanese romcom.)
(BTW, I am old enough to be their* mother. I don't think age should stop anyone from being young at heart and enjoying lively music. One shouldn't be afraid of being ridiculed for it. Kpop, fighting!!!).
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181 MEL
June 7, 2010 at 2:50 PM
@80 Lumi, like many here, I'm still in my withdrawal period from OML... thanks for joining us, this is great rehab for the OML addiction (I don't think I'll ever get over OML...) Like you I live in So Cal, it's been a long time since I've watched American TV. Before getting addicted to Kdramas, I was into documentaries like in Nat'l Geographic, A & E, The Learning Channel, etc... in addition to reading romance books with the written words that always went to the heart of me. Now like you I'm hooked on Kdrama and KPOP (it's amazing I am more familiar with K celebrities vs US ones).......
OML, will always be a favorite and having this spot where everyone shares their love is a great relief to old romantic me. Chae Rim was cute and lovable in Oh! Pil Seung..., lucky in All About Eve, heart wrenching in Four Sisters, the rest.... I just love her. If it wasn't for Dramabeans I wouldn't have discovered Si Won and his Legend of Hyang Dan. Si Won's part as Super Junior doesn't hurt either. I've enjoyed Super Junior, they are some pretty goofy kids, quite entertaining--huge laugh riot. They have some of the best songs and love ballads by the way.
I continue to enjoy OML, with lots of the bickering between MW and KH as well as MW's body language. It was such anguish to wait for the subs on VIIKII, and through YT whenever anyone subbed and uploaded them until SBS got them erased. SBS is quite quick in their surveillance of YT.
Other Kdramas I enjoyed were Love Marriage was quite enjoyable, 'just rediscovered Lawyers of Korea on MBC America..last 2 eps today and tomorrow (it's on Dramafever and My SoJu.) This is another Kdrama rom com where it's quite satisfying when the four leads/exes find peace in the end and it's got some of the best love confessions ever.
Back to OML, Shijoon I felt was always KH's angel and later also to MW. SJ's relationship with his wife was in shambles but like @firstimenewbie SJ's low key interest in KH was likable. I actually thought, many times that maybe KH was gonna end up with SJ because of the slow-slow build up of KH and MW's relationship. It wasn't really gonna happen though because SJ just didn't seem the type to fool around. He was eventually quite animated with KH but he respected her and thought highly of her. SJ didn't mind being around KH and that really got to MW many times. I'm so glad that SJ helped MW grow up and helped in the MW KH relationship.
.... JB and (@Sobia and @Ace, everybody ....I'd really be interested in getting a shirt with DRAMABEANS OML commenters on it... how about it, one for me and several family members who are also big fans of OML and DRAMABEANS... even if the shirt just has DRAMABEANS on it, you've got a customer here...
....still got lots of affection for OML and of course DRAMABEANS.... thanks all for sharing your thoughts and love
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182 Ace
June 7, 2010 at 5:13 PM
@MEL - I love the shirt idea!!! Hmm...where I could get one printed with Min-woo's picture on it? Any other ideas on what could be printed on that shirt aside from Dramabeans OML?
@Lumi - Welcome! I agree that certain music genres should not be restricted to a certain age. I actually thought I was over boy bands (was a big fan of UK boy bands 15 years ago, e.g. Westlife, Boyzone, Take That), but here I am enjoying SuperJunior & CNBlue. I just bought SuJu's SuperShow 2 album because that had 2 cds and contained a wide selection of their songs. I'm still waiting for the 4th album though to be launched here in my country. I thought it's going to be out this June but when I asked around the local music stores, they said it was pushed to July because the distributing label was going to launch the group f(x)'s album first on June 19 (bummer!). I just gave them my cellphone # so they can contact me when they have a specific date of the album launch. I'm going that route instead of ordering online because they usually have lots of freebies like posters during the launch. When SNSD's Run Devil Run was launched here, they gave out 10 posters with the cd, 9 for each member and 1 group poster.
Regarding Asian dramas, particularly k-dramas, I also enjoy the warmth and innocence of it. A lot. Most are cliches but I enjoy the twists and spins on it. It seems an old plot but when you watch it, it feels new. There are a lot of really good k-dramas out there but what stands out for me about OML aside from the strong resolution (yay! for that...I'm still really grateful about it), is that there weren't really any character assassinations and that there weren't any obvious plot holes. From episodes 1-16 of OML, I haven't consciously shut my brain off and just went with the flow like some k-dramas. Don't you hate it when the writer makes the character do something against the nature of your lead hero/heroine? And I really hate it when there are questions that I ask at the end of the series and that some important issues weren't resolved. Makes you want to hunt the writer(s) and ask them to redo the whole thing or else they shouldn't write anything else ever.
Fellow OML fans, we still have less than 20 comments before we reach 200...can we not stop at 200 once we reach it? I think I'd love to post until we really run out of anything to say about our favorite 2010 k-drama or any related topics.. =)
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183 Mel
June 7, 2010 at 5:35 PM
@ace. I am with you to 200 and beyond. Love OML and my fellow commenters. Thanks JB for providing this forum, and about that shirt... hope that can come true maybe one like the huge picture hanging in YE's room and a long tee with the topless muscled MW I can lounge around in at home, yummy.... I just got the Super Show2 cd myself, haven't gone to Koreatown yet to get the OML ost. That's next on my care package. Sooo, on to 200 and more... of OML.
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184 twubble
June 7, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Oh dear, I feel so like the "mountain tortoise" in a Chinese saying closeted in absolute ignorance of the world in the valley below. I've just found out that CSW is a member of a boy band,,,Ha ha right! I've also just googled his age.
Full credit to CSW and the director for making the romance in OML so believable as evidenced by everyone here rooting for MW and KH. I cannot imagine any of the Jonas brothers or Zac Effron playing such a role (I'm sorry about the DIsney Channel references,,,,,it's the channel my home TV is switched on to most of the time for the benefit of my nieces and nephews). I'm pretty sure too that in the hands of an American director the story would turn out sleazy. CR too played it so well that you could not in your wildest imagination think her a cougar at all.
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185 Ace
June 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Just want to share...I just read GF & JB's recaps of the finale of Cinderella's Sister and I was laughing so hard. I already knew what I would find before reading it because I've read a review during work about the last episode, and it wasn't a very good one.
I haven't watched a single episode of CS because I'm really not in the mood to watch a heavy, dramatic series so I'm just reading the recaps. I could tolerate a moderately dramatic series like Personal Taste (and hello! I really love SYJ and LMH!). But the thing about CS is that despite the great acting, great plot, great director, great music, etc, it ended even worse than PT. I mean, for two of the most highly anticipated 2010 k-dramas, it ended in a way that disappointed a lot of people...what went wrong? Fans actually hated the ending. Who could've imagined that at the start?
I watched the last 2 episodes of PT without subtitles (I can only understand 5% of Korean) and there I was screaming at my screen, pulling my hair, and pounding the computer desk. It really, really annoyed me. I just read the recaps afterwards and I still haven't watched it with subtitles. It's like, what's the point??
But with CS, I really thought it would end fairly better than PT. I think people who have watched CS & PT would say, "Oh, that's a good series...BUT..." "The plot was great...but..." "The acting was great...but..." and on and on with the "but" after every sentence. Lots of expectations. Lots of disappointment.
So to describe those 2 shows: The 2010 shows that had the POTENTIAL to be great.
And my point is that I'm really happy that OML surprised me with its subtleties and understated elements. I started watching it because Stars Falling from the Sky just ended and I wanted something to watch similar to that (a light, entertaining, enjoyable show). I didn't expect a lot. I was intrigued. I got hooked. I was anticipating the next episode. I couldn't wait for next Monday. I laughed a lot. I got tingles. I was thrilled. I trembled. I shuddered. I got tickled pink. I loved Ye-eun (after watching baby Nam and Pa-rang in SFFTS, I didn't expect to to love another adorable child character). I loved Chae-rim. And I was really impressed with Siwon. After reading lots of romance novels, watched lots of romantic comedies (movies and dramas), I thought I've come across all kinds of male leads that there is in the world of fiction. But Min-woo really surprised me. I didn't expect him. And he's a big factor why we love OML, right? I just finished episodes 6 to 8 earlier and I can't help but be drawn to MW. He is so adorable. He's the spoiled rich guy, the bad boy, the sophisticated, quirky, arrogant, egotistic, typical clueless male, and the boy-next-door all rolled into one hot package. And he could sing. And dance. ; )
Before PT started, I've been posting lots of things about it on my Facebook page due to my excitement. I have recommended it to my students and even to my church-mates! After it ended, I didn't have a single comment about it. With OML, I have been recommending it happily, without guilt, to my friends and to my relatives. And I'm really glad I don't have to use the word "but" when I do.
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186 MEL
June 8, 2010 at 1:41 AM
Twubble and Ace, it's just amazing how much OML has gotten into our hearts. A simple story, not a lot of hype, just a down to earth love story. I could never see KH as a cougar even with her awful hair. It always seemed that they were equal though MW did need to mature and he did with KH and SJ there by his side. The age gap wasn't really there to me except in parts of episode one. Yeah, MW was quite egotistic, selfish, immature, arrogant --YE sure got that from him-- but he eventually knew when to apologize and be grateful. In reality, there are people who are young in age yet mature in outlook.
Back in January, I so looked forward to this drama after finding out Chae Rim and adorable Si Won were gonna be the leads. The Olympics delayed the first episodes, drat!!! So finally in March the show finally began. SW is quite brave to have taken on the role of a young idol star with a surprise daughter who falls for an older woman-nanny. He did well, and we really enjoyed it all didn't we??...... I have seen parts of CS, PP, Coffee House, Country Calls even Kim Soo Ro. After OML I can't seem to really get myself to commit to any of these dramas. I keep going back to OML and find many scenes that I overlooked and add to the treasures in my mind and heart already filled with OML and there's plenty of room left.............
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187 koreanpsyche
June 8, 2010 at 8:39 AM
@LUMI, MEL, ACE : Now I am sure I belong!...same age group, same taste in drama, same love for romantic comedies, same passion for OML; am mighty glad to know all of you.
ACE @85: i just LOVED the way you raved about OML!
Yeah, i feel vindicated when i read GF's and JB's reviews on CS and PT...it was like, "HEY, I KNEW IT ALL ALONG; I TOLD YOU SO!"
3 cheers for the OML sisterhood!
...on to 200 and beyond!!!!
(thinking-out-loud: i wonder if JB still follows up these posts here? I mean, if she sees the avid followers of OML here and their commitment to show, she just MIGHT have the idea of suggesting a movie or a similar project to the two leads. What if [a BIG WHAT IF] the long -delayed season 2 of MY LAST SCANDAL be given to them? hmmmmm...just toying on the possibilities)
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188 MEL
June 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM
....OML sisterhood, I soooo enjoy this site for ranting mostly raving about our OML. What a big sigh of relief after a long day and to come back here and just have the warm and fluffy feeling, it's just wonderful. For the love of OML, this site will go on and on beyond 200, even if I'm the only left to comment. I must be crazy to be so devoted to OML--it won't stop, just like re-reading those beloved, tattered dog eared books, I will revisit this place, SIGH!!!! Isn't it great to know that OML has such lasting power!!!
@koreanpsyche, may I add my comment regarding GF's and JB's reviews on PP and CS with lots of buts.... true, true "vindication" for our OML!!!! (... looks like I won't watch these 2, don't need the frustration of looking forward to a good ending.) Maybe in these present times all with need is just a simple love story with enchanting Chae Rim and the Korean Greek God Si Won...
.. 'went to revisit the CSW site on Soompi and found how so many of the young fans are also enchanted by CSW. One fan indicated that in SU JU each member has a character and of course CSW is considered the PRINCE!!! He is always at the center, he is polite, doesn't say much but when he does it's usually politically correct. His true goofy, comic character is usually hidden as others in the group take on those comic, over the top roles instead.
CSW's comic timing shone during OML. Upon my revisits to OML, one of the funniest interactions between MW and KH was in episode 11. After an exhausting day practicing and the useless meeting with selfish YR, MW invites himself to join the Show crew dinner (I feel he is just missing KH and wanted to be with her.) MW agrees to having the next round of drinks at his home. Of course KH raises her brows at MW who silently apologizes that it couldn't be helped. In the kitchen more of the same showed how these two are great comics without saying a word. Epic comic timing!!!! Lots of giggles for me every time I watch these scenes. These interaction just made these two seem like an old couple. Of course more bickering in this episode that propelled the romance to a higher level in episode 12.
OKEY, add on my OML sisters.... oh, JB must see how devoted we are to OML. Hey, JB, we're almost at 200, what do you have to say?
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189 Sobia
June 8, 2010 at 8:32 PM
@Mel, your t-shirt ideas are so great, and, you know, I actually think a "Dramabeans" t-shirt would have a lot of customers. The t-shirts would be a way of instantly recognizing fellow kdrama addicts, and that would be so nice, especially for those of us who don't know too many other kdrama watchers. If I ever met a fellow Dramabean-er on the street, I am pretty sure I would talk her ear off in sheer joy. I really hope Javabeans runs with this idea...
And you're right, it is amazing how OML got into our hearts It's so hard to predict when something like that will happen. It's almost a magical feeling when something like a TV show or piece of art or book you're reading really resonates with you, but that has apparently happened for all of us with OML. The things @85 Ace list are exactly what appealed to me about the show too. Minwoo's character and his development -- as depicted by wonderful Siwon -- really moved me. It was nice to watch a character actually become worthy of the woman he loved. Sometimes you watch romantic comedies or read (supposedly) romantic stories, and you don't like the characters because they are horrible people and/or do horrible or stupid things, and you have to think, Um, maybe these people should worry more about their souls and less about their love lives! But OML actually made Minwoo's development into a good mature person the priority, and the love story came second, and it was really nice to watch a tv show get the order of those things right. And in a totally fun, non-preachy way.
(As an aside, I can totally see why Siwon, a devout Christian, would be attracted to a show like this for his first lead drama role -- even though the show doesn't discuss religion per se, Minwoo's moral development, to me, is really the crux of the show. And because I can't picture anyone but Siwon making Minwoo so loveable and soulful, I'm very glad he picked this project.)
I am actually a little worried that I am never going to find another kdrama that I will like as much, because I am so awfully hooked to OML. In the meantime, I have resolved to watch and analyze OML until I am absolutely sick of it. I don't think that is going to be happening anytime soon...so 200 and beyond it is!
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190 Lumi
June 8, 2010 at 9:16 PM
@Mel and @ Ace : Thank you for welcoming me. I surely will follow this thread until its end.
@Mel
I used to watch the US the entertainment news, now I've completely lost interest in them. I'm more interested in K-movie releases and k-entertainment news now.
I haven't seen Four Sister yet, only AAE, DJS, Powerful Opponents, We Are Dating Now and Oh Pil Seung; which is a rather simple story, but enjoyed watchit it because of the chemistry and charisma of Chae Rim and Ahn Jae Wook.
I liked Lawyers of Korea more than Love Marriage, so I'll be watching My Country Calls soon.
I also need to rewatch Legend of Hyang Dan. I am sure I'll enjoy it better this time because back then I wasn't too familiar with the other legendary characters that appeared in it, so I missed a few things.
@ Ace
A few years ago I watched Super Junior MV of "U" on TV and liked it a lot. It was my first exposure to k-pop, but didn't become a fan until recently in spite of having purchased Super Show a couple of years ago for the same reason you did. I still listen to some of the songs on my mp3.
I received their 4th album a couple of weeks ago. I ordered it through yesasia. Unless the postal service in your country is unreliable, you might want to consired online purchasing.
I agree with you. Inocense is something that has been lacking recently on movies and TV. I tried watching the Disney channel in search of it and I found spunk and a lot of smart alecks.
@twubble
There have been times when watching a romcom that the idea has poppped into my mind that if that were an American romcom, the couple would have jumped in bed after the first kiss. Call me old fashioned because I grew up believing that first you fall in love and establish a good loving relationship before taking that step.
Regarding Min Woo's abs flashing, my theory is that that stopped because due to the filming schedule Si Won didn't have time to workout and his abs started to disappear. It could also had been because the PD decided that they had served their purpose and didn't want to over do it. (Didn't that also coincide with Yeun coming into the picture?)
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191 sleeplessinwgtn
June 9, 2010 at 4:39 AM
OML is one of my fav k-dramas for 2010. Being a mother, I am touched by the metamorphosis of MW from an idol who cares for no one but himself to a fther who bring up YE proudly because she is his daughter. How great is that! And that's what a parent is all about. You may not like kids, but to your child you are his/her protector and caregiver.
Love tjhe 2 girls in this drama. And how they mirror their parents.
Thank you javabeans for recapping OML. It enriched my understanding, being non-Korean.
Kamsahamnida!
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192 MEL
June 9, 2010 at 8:41 AM
@91 sleeplessinwgtn 4:39am.... hope you got some sleep, that's pretty early, but then I get those nights too but then I don't mind, I've got this place to come visit, it's just simple fun... It was initially quite painful to watch MW shun YE but great when he finally came around because of KH, found his love for her and that scene in ep 15 when he finds YE holding on to the paper hands of the lifesize figure of SMW... just epic!!!! '... come my daughter..' sigh!!!!
I hope SBS decides to put OML on DVD soon, I'd love a copy as well as the OST with CSW's voice.
As to our care package, I'd like to add copies of the life proposals that KH and MW did for each other.
love the romance...... subtle story, simple fun of OML.... have a good day OML sisters.
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193 sajor
June 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM
wow wow wow! does anyone know the korean term for this? i feel it would be more apt, hehe... that's my first reaction upon seeing this is nearing 200 already and reading the additional comments..
oh i liked a lot of your ideas and take on the show... i especially like the Dramabeans and OML shirts (sorry, can't name whose is this), that would really be cool.. perhaps i would make myself that t-shirt, (hope its okay with javabeans, gotta ask her first)
i laughed out loud at the sisterhood thing, and no, its not to mean anything bad.. so i suppose a lot here are generally moms already.. anyway, hope you can include a guy in your sisterhood, and likely younger than yourselves.. if yes, please count me in! just wondering, who else here might also be a guy (i would like to insert the "straight" adjective, but it may be politically incorrect..so guy here is the one with a romantic preference for a lady).. i think this show won't really be appealing at first for us, but i bet once a guy watches this, he'll fall in love also..
as such, i'm not really into MW as a lot of people here are, i mean i'm not that interested on his looks or how he portrayed his character..its not bad, so it did not distract me much, its okay actually, though i did not see it as good as anybody else seem to do, perhaps i did not give enough attention on his portrayal, and an okay portrayal is usually the best one can get from me if his/her character is not my focus, so he might be really good... as for KH, who has all my attention, okay not really all... i really liked her portrayal, although her character is not that demanding, i think she made the most out of it! and okay, i'll admit i was predisposed to like her, but i really believe that she's perfect for this role, as somebody said that he/she cannot imagine anybody else to be portraying MW, i also cannot do so for KH..
i recognize that the story of OML is really about the development of MW.. so this is a story whose main concern is not centered from the one i'm most interested in, however, and quite naturally and is not at all far-fetched, i attributed much of the story to KH.. thus, the story for me has become, at the core, KH's effect on the development of MW, keeping in line with the title! I think that's why i was able to enjoy this drama as much as i did (still do), and why it was able to affect me so much. This is in spite of the relatively little character development on the part KH.
another thing, this show really has one of the best endings ever! and more than ever, i realize just how much important ending the show on a high note is.. with this ending, i even forgot that there was a time when i think the drama is moving a little slow, or that i was hoping the romance part happened earlier.. now, i feel this drama should be just the way it did! just perfect.. not slow, nor lacking in romance... compare it with CS (from jb's recaps) and PT, just like someone else, i feel somewhat of a vindication for OML..
so, to 200 and beyond! and thanks to javabeans for wonderful site and OML recaps! thank you thank you thank you!
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194 Ace
June 9, 2010 at 5:04 PM
@Sajor - So you're a guy, huh? That's cool! I loved reading your take on OML as a guy. I do get your point and I agree with it. I think I also posted somewhere above that if it weren't for KH's entrance into MW's life, things wouldn't turn out that well for him and he would have remained dependent on his manager, stayed lazy as an actor, and immature on the whole. So thank you KH for being a busybody! hehehe...I loved Chae-rim's portrayal of KH (she really did the best from the limited demand of the character), but if you watch again and try to look at Siwon's portrayal of MW, you might notice that he really brought MW to life by his facial expressions and gestures (I'm calling it his quirks!). The SuJu members actually call Siwon the gesture man because of his way of expressing his words/actions with gestures (I'm reposting this YT link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncDhvh4AUJ0).
@Sobia - I was re-reading all comments starting from page 1and noted that you were the one who originally thought of the t-shirt c/o your care package/gift...thanks again!
About Siwon being a Christian, I just learned about that when he sang 'Who Am I' and I was doubly glad about it. If you click the YT link above you'll get a glimpse of his daily life and per one of the SuJu members, no matter how busy they are, Siwon reads his Bible everyday! It makes me guilty because I only read my Bible on Sundays. =( I'm taking it as a challenge not to be just a spectator Christian but to be more pro-active in my ministry. He's really quite an inspiration to me.
@90 Lumi - the postal service is reliable here where I am. I just made the decision to wait for the album launch because like anyone else I would like freebies! I've actually downloaded the songs from Bonamana and I have it on my iPod so I'm really not after the songs.
@sleeplessinwgtn - I'm not a mother (yet) but I do love SW's growing closeness and acceptance of Ye-eun. It reminded of a former guy friend of mine that whenever I see him play nice with his nieces & nephews, I get all gooey inside, and think "ooh, father material!" =) Anyway, remember on Episode 8 when MW bought the stuffed toys, KH obviously softened towards MW and cleaned his vandalized photo then made him a snack before he asked for it. On episode 11, when she got home and saw MW & YE sleeping, her look really conveyed her views on MW. It was really an 'aaw' moment for me too!
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195 kappy
June 9, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Wow! So, sajor, wasn't it you who wished on the 200? And what number is my (this) comment? Great! Oh, and it's great that you're a guy sharing the OML love like the rest of us. And you can insert the "straight" adjective - I'm not a politician, so you need not worry about being correct for them. (Nah!) As someone said, I enjoyed your take on the show, too. I fall in the ahjumma category, as do many of us, apparently, so it's also nice to hear the opinion of someone who is not.
I happen to be in Japan at the moment, preparing to leave, and I've looked around for mention of OML or CSW or SUJU, but I must not be looking in the right places. There is mention of a "Foxy Lady" Korean drama in the TV schedule here...might that be it? I know they often change the titles when they are shown in Hawaii, for whatever reason. If so, "Foxy" seems kinda off! I mean, she's pretty, and I love her, but "foxy".... Oh well...
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196 luvthisdrama
June 9, 2010 at 6:42 PM
@85 Ace - i had the same reaction after reading JB's last recaps of CS. I was watching CS up to ep11 then dropped it. I continued to read the recaps though just to see if it'll interest me again. Sadly, it didn't. I think we can all agree that the show has an excellent/superb acting but the story (in my opinion) somehow fell flat. PT was the same. I was so anticipating for this drama but halfway thru, I lost interest. I consider OML's ending as one of the best ending in all kdramas I've watched. It's simple yet endearing. I love how grateful they are towards each other. In a relationship, it's always nice to hear that you are being appreciated by your partner.
@88Mel - i love that part in ep11 too. It's like MW is forcing himself to go along with YR so he was more than happy to drop her off at her work. Yes, I think he missed KH which is why he invited himself to heir dinner gathering. It's funny because in the earlier episode, MW is annoyed when KH calls him, but later on he's the one mostly calling KH or if KH calls him, he is happy to answer her call.
@80 Lumi - " (BTW, I am old enough to be their* mother. I don’t think age should stop anyone from being young at heart and enjoying lively music. One shouldn’t be afraid of being ridiculed for it. Kpop, fighting!!!). " I totally agree with you. Yay! fighting.... btw, I'm an ajumma but not old enough to be their mother yet.
Ever since I started watching kdramas, tdramas, and jdramas a year & half ago, I haven't watched any of the American shows. I find asian dramas more appealing.
OML sisterhood
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197 MEL
June 9, 2010 at 7:17 PM
@sajor... as a member of the sisterhood, I am so thrilled about your revelation!!! I was in L A when I read that you are of the male persuasion .... AWESOME!!!! I just did a lot of LOLs when I read your latest post. How thrilling.... kilig ako when I found you are a great fan of OML!! ...maybe we should change sisterhood to ???? It's great to get your take on this beloved show. 200 isn't too far away and beyond is close enough!!!
I'm wondering how this will do in Taiwan, it's about to be shown but I don't have a date.... to ease my vice I'm watching Su Ju performances on YT, Chae Rim's pictures-she looks very elegant and beautiful promoting products in China. I wish I knew how to place the sites here.... and of course OML.
thanks to the OML fans.........
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198 Sobia
June 9, 2010 at 7:56 PM
@Sajor, it's so wonderful to know that there are guys out there who are awesome enough to appreciate OML too! Maybe we should rename ourselves "The OML 'hood" to keep it gender-neutral? Either way, I am happy to have you here (and everyone else, too!). And you're right -- this show wouldn't be half as good without Chae Rim, and Minwoo wouldn't be the man he is without Yoon Kae-hwa.
Awhile back, I googled the phrase "Oh My Lady" to figure out why the show took this name as its English title. It turns out there is a Barry Manilow song with that name, and the lyrics definitely relate to the show's plot. To commemorate (almost) hitting the 200th comment, I'm posting the lyrics below. Let's imagine Minwoo singing them to KH and his little Ye-eun in their happy home....
First they told me that they loved me
dressed me up in the light of gold
all they wanted was to know me
gotta get me on before I get too old
then they told me I was big time
lots of favors of limosine
this might be what they told me it would be
but I'm not sure it's what I need
Not what I need Now, won't you tell me
Oh, my lady where's my lady
all this glory where's my lady
to share it with me
oh, to share it with me
First they told me I could love you
and then they told me never mind never mind
Gotta keep those cards and letters
flowing in my friend
gotta try and have a real good
real good time now wouldn't you tell me
oh my lady where's my lady all this glory
where's my lady to share it with me
oh to share it with me
now won't you tell me
oh where's my lady all this glory
where's my lady to share it with me
to share, to share it with me
oh my lady
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199 Ace
June 9, 2010 at 8:19 PM
@ Sajor & Mel - are you guys by any chance kababayans?! =)
@ 92 Mel - I'm also waiting for the DVD of OML so I can buy the OST at the same time.
@ luvthisdrama - "love how grateful they are towards each other. In a relationship, it’s always nice to hear that you are being appreciated by your partner." >>> Me too! On the last scene, at first I thought, "what? no i-love-you's?"...but then I thought about it and realized that they really didn't have to say it since their actions already said it for them. As I posted before, it really showed that they are not taking each other for granted and sets a precedent for their future life. How long does it take for people in relationships before one or both partners forget to say "thank you" to the other? I think for most couples, after the courtship period, the little thoughtful things that one does for the other is often taken as his/her due. One just says it on special occasions especially when a very expensive gift is involved. Eventually one feels taken advantaged of and taken for granted (I have personally experienced this!).
I'm not really fond of Taiwanese dramas (I think I was the only one who did not watch Meteor Garden, but I did watch their version of HanaKimi - the ending was ?!?!). I do love J-dramas since it's usually just 10 to 12 episodes and the actors are so quirky-funny. The only American show I'm watching right now is Castle. It has been a long time since I enjoyed a police procedural/comedy. I like the plot and the sparks between the main leads, and I'm looking forward to season 3.
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200 Ace
June 9, 2010 at 8:23 PM
We made it! Congratulations everyone! 200 at last!!! Woohoo!
@ Sobia - thanks for the Barry Manilow song! I'll try to find it and check out how it sounds.
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