Heirs: Episode 9
by javabeans
There’s a whole lotta fighting in this episode, without the makeup smoochies to make it worth all the bruising and angst. And most of that has to do with this guy right here—and yunno, I get why Young-do is arguably the most dynamic character in the bunch and therefore the most interesting, in that he is wild and unpredictable and played by an actor with charisma.
On the other hand, there are many things in this world that I find fascinating that I don’t necessarily like, respect, or care to have anywhere near me. Serial killers, for instance, or the bubonic plague. Interesting does not equate to sympathetic, and in that regard I find much of this drama’s central conflict hard to swallow, since I just don’t get it; I’m half-convinced Young-do is descended from cavemen, or maybe aliens. Although, Cavemen Alien Idols—now there’s a show I’d watch.
SONG OF THE DAY
Thomas Cook – “청춘” (Youth). If you’re thinking this voice is familiar, it’s because Jung Soon-yong was previously part of the band My Aunt Mary, which is a band I’ve missed.
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EPISODE 9 RECAP
After Young-do’s cafeteria terrorizing, Tan finds Eun-sang crying on the roof and stops her from answering Young-do’s call by moving in for a kiss. I do dearly wish their first kiss were more about wanting to kiss than, say, staking a claim over your rival, but I think I have to give up hopes of that drama ever happening in this world.
Tan has grabbed her by the wrist, and the phone (which has accepted the call) falls out of her grasp. Gah, I hate that subtext So Damn Much, that he has subdued the girl’s protests with his manly romantic aggressiveness. This writer.
Tan breaks the kiss and warns her not to answer calls from Young-do, or he’ll go crazy and also kill Young-do: “I have no middle ground.” Is that supposed to be romantic? That’s an honest question. I feel like I’m in alienromanceland and need an interpreter.
Eun-sang hurries away, missing more of Young-do’s incoming calls, though he sees her on her way down and grabs her by the wrist. She flings his hand off angrily, and gratifyingly he looks a bit stunned at that (as though tripping her and smearing her with lunch earned him a better response?).
Myung-soo wonders at Young-do’s behavior, pointing out that he never bullied girls before. Nice to know you had boundaries. Young-do says that this time was different—he tripped Eun-sang “because I wanted to know how I would feel if I did that.” Biggest facepalm in the history of the world, insert here. Myung-soo tells him that if he’s interested he ought to confess rather than bully.
Bo-na finds Eun-sang washing her soiled jacket in the bathroom and shoves a change of clothes at her. Aw, I love how she’s grudgingly coming around, even though she says grumpily that she’s only doing it because of Chan-young. Or maybe it’s because she’s so reluctant to care that makes it all the more endearing.
Tan spots Young-do in the lobby and charges at him, which erupts into a full-fledged fight. A crowd gathers in no time and Rachel guesses at the cause, which explains (I guess) why she finds Eun-sang in the bathroom and yanks on her hair. Oy. When did this turn into a Neanderthals: A Love Story?
Eun-sang and Bo-na hear about the fight and run to the scene, which has been interrupted by students pulling the boys apart. Into the mix comes Madam/Director Jung, who’s all, “You two again?”
She calls them in for an explanation and gets none, the boys as tight-lipped as ever. But this time won’t get glossed over with a lecture, and she states that they’ll investigate footage to see exactly who started it, and states that she won’t have them putting a stain on her workplace—they get to graduate and leave, but this is her career.
Young-do pokes at Tan’s sore spot on their way out, taunting that his mother worried about her career more than his safety, saying that it must because she’s not his biological mother. God, can you shut it with the mom barbs? It’s one thing to be a charming smartass, but now he’s turning into a one-trick bully. Young-do smirks, “Aren’t you all wound up to know when and how I’ll use the ‘Kim Tan is Jeguk Group’s Illegitimate Son’ card?”
Tan is unfazed: “You can’t use that card. Without it, you’re nothing, and you can’t do anything to me.” Boo-urns.
Eun-sang worries with Chan-young, thinking that she’s been marked as the new bullying target (it hasn’t even occurred to her that Young-do’s interest may lie elsewhere). Chan-young promises to fight on her side, but worries about something worse than her status being revealed: Tan liking her. That would open her up to even more abuse.
He explains that the school is full of kids who’d dearly love to see Tan fall, but aren’t able to go after him directly—so if they found out he likes Eun-sang, they’d go after her as punishment by proxy. That’s how he interprets Young-do’s attacks on her, in fact.
Tan waits outside the front gate for Eun-sang, first putting on his teasing face to pout about his injuries. He doesn’t get much of a reaction and switches to his serious face, getting upset when she tries to brush aside his attempt to talk.
Big Bro interrupts with his arrival, and Eun-sang quickly heads inside. Tan tries to talk to him about moving back home, but Won counters, “Then do you want to be the one moving to a hotel?” Tan insists he doesn’t want to take anything away from his hyung, but Won replies that Jeguk Group decides Tan’s feelings for him, and therefore Tan’s very existence is a thorn in his side: “That’s what being an illegitimate son is.”
Tan rattles off a warning text to Eun-sang telling her to stay away from the wine cellar tonight, to avoid a run-in with Won. Cut to: the wine cellar, said run-in already in progress.
Eun-sang cowers nervously, but Won is polite as he makes small talk and says it was nice seeing her again. Won grabs some wine and heads to his hotel, where Hyun-joo waits for him. He’s waylaid in the lobby by Rachel, however, and he invites her for a cup of tea, leaving Hyun-joo unseen and deflated.
Rachel comments on Tan’s bruised face, saying that he fought over a girl, and Won has a pretty good idea of who that girl is. It’s too bad a Won-Rachel pairing seems unlikely (not merely because of the age gap but because of Hyun-joo’s presence), because I think these two are at their best when they’re together. They’re even able to make wry comments about their own weak spots, which you’d never see them admit to other people.
And so, our main love triangle spends the night in meaningful flashbacks and broody stares. Young-do looks particularly mopey, but I’m a bit confused as to why I should feel sorry for him, and so I don’t. Moving along.
Tan gets up extra early the next morning to take Eun-sang to school, waiting for well over an hour before realizing that she left even earlier just to avoid him.
She’s absent from school, and Tan and Young-do take turns casting dark looks at her empty seat in class. That goes noticed by Rachel and Chan-young— it’s a veritable stare-o-go-round. You practically expect that chair to burst into flames from all the concentrated attention it’s getting. The second the bell rings, Tan bolts from class to go in search of her.
She’s spent the day wandering the city streets in a funk, killing time. The school calls her mother to ask about her absence, and as Mom cannot speak, the caller hangs up. Still, she mutters enough about Eun-sang’s truancy to give Mom the general idea.
Tan calls Chan-young for ideas on where to find Eun-sang, and gets directed to a certain free movie theater where she sometimes goes. Sure enough, Tan finds her sitting in the audience, and watches her throughout the screening.
He follows her out, keeping his distance until she stops in front of a storefront to look at the dreamcatchers in the window. He then takes her by the hand (thank you) and pulls her along, informing her that he won’t let go even if she tells him that she’s causing his life more damage. I’d argue that the reverse is more true, but in any case he keeps his grip firm and says, “I’ll keep going like this, and if I do, you’ll still be there at the end of the road, won’t you?”
But she says no, pulling her hand from him in a meaningful slo-mo edit, telling him that she will have long run away. He vows to find her anyway, but she urges him not to because she’ll have nowhere to retreat. In frustration, Tan asks what he’s supposed to do when he likes her this much, and she actually admits to liking him back—it’s a bit of a surprise to be dropped with such little fanfare, but I like it better for the way that her delivery emphasizes that her feelings aren’t the point. Liking each other doesn’t solve anything.
She points out that nobody knows about his family background, reminding him, “You can’t protect me. Worry about protecting yourself.”
That lands with him, and Tan takes that in for a long, hard second… and then turns and walks away. What? Way to give up, bro.
Young-do uses Eun-sang’s visa information to track down her old address, which confirms that she’s no rich kid. I suppose you could argue that she moved out of the place after a recent windfall made her rich, but this is enough to confirm his hunch.
Hyo-shin gets a new tutor after Hyun-joo quits. Hyo-shin ignores his new tutor and sends Hyun-joo a product-placement-laden message asking how she could quit without saying goodbye. She replies about sending over materials, and he sighs that he’ll always be a student in her eyes. Well, yes, have you seen Won?
Hyun-joo takes another meeting with Manager Yoon, and now we find out the reason for their regular contact: She’s been offered a position with Jeguk Group. She understands that if she were to take it, this would be publicized in the news, and she’d be touted as a successful case of a Jeguk-sponsored plebeian making good on their investment. And that, essentially, keeps her as Jeguk’s puppet.
Hearing Hyun-joo’s take on it makes Manager Yoon wonder anew at whether it’s such a good thing for his son to be going to Jeguk High as one of those charity cases. Or Eun-sang. He’d sent Chan-young there thinking to take advantage of its resources and connections, but now he’s not sure.
Eun-sang gets harassed at the cafe by a couple of rich high school kids who pressure her for her number. She warns them that she’ll call the cops if they don’t back off, but before anybody can challenge the threat, Young-do shows up to kick over the prats. He recognizes them from middle school, and they know enough about him to skedaddle on sight.
Young-do’s feeling cocky for playing the white knight, though Eun-sang is far from keeling over in gratitude. He sniffs that if she’s going to be bullied, she should be bullied by HIM, not those wimps, which… there’s so much wrong with that statement I can’t even. I have lost the ability to even, where Young-do’s concerned.
Eun-sang snaps that he’s way worse than they are, and asks why he’s made her his next bullying target. He tells her he saw her old house and starts to threaten her with that info, but she cuts him off to say that yeah, she’s a charity case, so what? Is he going to chase her away too?
To her great shock, he says frankly that he likes her. Well then.
At home, Tan resorts to scanning the house’s CCTV screens for sign of Eun-sang (secret surveillance is romantic, not creepy! Said no one ever). He finds her sitting outside the house and starts to go after her, but refrains when he sees her mother joining her there.
Mom understands that Eun-sang is going through hard times at school, which is why she doesn’t rip into her for playing hooky. Eun-sang is touched at Mom’s consideration and assures her that her tough spell was only temporary, and that she’ll be back at school tomorrow.
The next day, Eun-sang ignores the stares and gossip as she returns to school, and when she and Tan run into each other in the hallway, they make a pointed effort to pass in silence, as though they’re strangers.
Rachel corners her wearing her usual bitchface to sneer that she thought Eun-sang was quitting. She states that she and Tan are engaged, which in their world means that their respective companies have made a deal to join assets, and it’s Eun-sang who has wriggled her way in the middle of a massive business deal. Therefore Rachel feels justified in demanding, “Who the hell are you?” Eun-sang merely tells her she’ll know soon enough, since Young-do knows the truth.
Mom gets another call about the parent-teacher meeting, and looks to Madam Han with pleading eyes. So Madam Han answers the phone for her and lets the PTA chair assume she’s Eun-sang’s mother, though she barely gets in a word before essentially being ordered to show up to the PTA meeting.
Madam Han huffs at the rudeness, then decides maybe she’ll go to the meeting after all, screw the rules (which basically keep her housebound so that the outside world doesn’t know she’s the mistress). Mom scrawls a warning that “You’ll get found out as concubine” before scribbling out the offending word concubine—ha, how can you put your foot in your mouth when you’re writing?
But Madam Han says coyly, “Who said I’d go as Tan’s mother?” Hahaha. Okay, this is a pretty great turn.
So Madam Han arrives at school in all her finery and hauteur, and the room full of wealthy matrons puzzles over the new face. She announces herself as Eun-sang’s mother, and if anything, this is the absolute perfect woman to play up Eun-sang’s image as nouveau riche, without even having planned it. (Elegant clothes with just a hint of gauche, the slightest ditz tone to her voice…) Talk about serendipity.
The mothers discuss an upcoming leadership camp for the students, and parents are thanked for their generous sponsorship. With Rachel’s mother and Young-do’s father earning all the praise, Madam Han charges forward and volunteers to handle the leftover slots—all of them.
Then she hears that Director Jung is on her way in and has a mild moment of panic, haha. Director Jung narrows her eyes to see La Concubine at the table, but plays along with her ruse as Eun-sang’s mother. Madam Han gets caught up praising Tan to the skies, which is hilarious given how inappropriate her familiarity sounds to everyone’s ears. She lies that she heard about Tan from Eun-sang, who gushes about him, and how she’d want him for a son-in-law if she had a daughter. Director Jung: “You do have a daughter.” Ha, I had a feeling her brainpower wasn’t quite up to the demands of such an elaborate lie.
Director Jung follows Madam Han to the bathroom to rip into her for this stunt, warning her to use her mothering energy on her son so that he doesn’t fight all the time. Madam Han sniffs that boys will be boys, not that the childless Director Jung would know. She also takes a jab at that shrewish-looking woman among the group (Rachel’s mother), only to be told that that’s her future in-law.
The threat of endangering Tan’s engagement, at least, has Madam Han deflating. But she’s already made an impression on the other mothers, who get on the phone to find out about Eun-sang’s family.
In class, Eun-sang is pestered by some girls to prove her rich status, either with a parent’s or company name. Tan tries to ignore the conversation, but it’s Young-do who beats him to the punch by telling the lead harasser to back off.
It’s enough to stop the questioning for now, and then Myung-soo comes bursting in with news of the PTA meeting. He crows that Eun-sang’s mother showed up in the best clothes, the best car, and bowled over the whole meeting. Plus, she offered to pay for practically everything on the class trip.
Eun-sang and Tan are stunned, Young-do is confused, and Rachel bristles to be proven wrong. After school, she pumps her mother for information and hears that Eun-sang’s mother was carrying an exclusive handbag that even Rachel’s mother hadn’t been able to buy.
Bo-na puzzles over the gossip, knowing it to be impossible, while her friend is mortified at being told off by Young-do. (I’m thinking crush.)
Tan and Young-do get stuck with clean-up duty as punishment, and they both try to pawn off the task on each other. Young-do goes in for his favorite cheap shot (“Why, you wanna go home to your birth mommy?”), and Tan fires back with one of his own (“Was your mother at the PTA meeting? Oh right. She ran away”). Young-do chafes at that, but Tan reminds him that it was Young-do who started things, both then and now.
Madam Han is positively chipper about her trip to the PTA meeting, though Tan scolds her for it. A bit tearfully, says she was just curious—she wanted to know what his friends’ families were like, and what school parents do. Tan relents and asks his mother to cut her drinking, and she agrees.
A surprise visitor drops by, catching Tan off-guard: Young-do strolls in with a gleam in his eye and pointedly asks where his mother is (the school director) so he can say hello. Madam Han tries to make a discreet exit, and Young-do stops her to ask for a glass of water, treating her like the maid. Aw, and poor Madam Han bows her head and agrees. That’s really sad.
Tan stops her, though, calling her “Mom” openly and introducing her directly to Young-do. Even she knows this is against the rules and protests, but Tan doesn’t wilt and orders Young-do out for a chat.
Outside, Tan says that Young-do has proven himself to be a bastard beyond all expectation, and says he’s barking up the wrong tree if he’s doing all this just to see Tan kneeling at his feet. And then, Young-do gets distracted with a wholly unexpected sight: Eun-sang, marching up the walk, distracted (as ever) with her phone.
By the time they all realize what’s going on, it’s too late. “Jackpot,” Young-do smiles.
COMMENTS
God, Young-do. He’s really ruining the show for me, which was definitely not one of my concerns when I heard Kim Woo-bin was cast as the rival. My problem isn’t that he’s a violent asshole, because though those are undesirable traits, admittedly you can make that kind of character sympathetic with the right set of circumstances. My problem is that I have no idea what the hell is driving Young-do, and therefore his actions seem to be not the rebellion of tortured youth, or the misguided actions of a boy seeking love. Instead, I see a loose cannon who likes stirring the pot for the sake of his own amusement, and who delights in others’ pain, most of all when he’s the cause.
Let’s say Young-do isn’t that guy, which would frankly make my day because that guy would be a sociopath. Let’s say he really is misunderstood, and that there’s a decent human being underneath the psycho suit, and we’re just waiting for that vulnerable layer to peek out (and with real, fleshed-out reasons that amount to more than “Kim Woo-bin stares really well”).
Well, in that case the writing has failed you mightily, because I don’t get you, Young-do. What do you want? Attention? A hug? A cookie?
Tan was also a puzzler this episode, in that he was literally vowing to hold onto Eun-sang forevah and hunt her down if she left, and then she reminds him about his parentage issue (which he’s known about his whole life), and he’s all, “Oh. Right. Backing away now.” What the heck, Tan? I get that you’re weak, I get that you’re a puppet to your father and his corporation, and I even get that that is part of your appeal as a hero (with a trajectory away from those things, that is). And I am certainly willing to understand that he is choosing to disengage from life as a defense mechanism.
It’s just that I thought the point of the show would be to move him away from that and allow him to find himself. I think at halfway through a run, it is not asking for too much to have your characters grow, or even look like they may be pointing in the direction of future growth. But I don’t get that from any character in the whole show, and that is frustrating.
I did, however, love Madam Han impersonating Eun-sang, and for that scene alone I found this episode enjoyable. (Only just.) I hope this is more than a one-off joke, because Madam Han is one of the best characters around and by nature of her place in the story she has been cut off from the rest of the cast. With this excuse to insert herself into the mix, there might be room for a lot more fun.
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101 thecandymonsterblog
November 6, 2013 at 11:20 PM
Also..Rachel is annoying as hell. Yanking hair in the girls' bathroom? And what, exactly did she plan on doing after that? She was supposed to be the silver spoon chick, but somehow she's always the instigator, even gong to physical aggression? Weird.
Sidenote: Eun Sang, gurrrl defend yo'self! Come on. She shows no offensive moves, never asserts herself, shows little to no pride.
I would rather have had Rachel and Eun Sang get into it in the girls' bathroom - that would've made the scene more interesting. And for Choi Young Do to break it up.
Surely there are other things Eun Sang wants, other motives, than simply getting through high school?
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102 Rachelle
November 6, 2013 at 11:22 PM
The scene where Tan's mom shows up for the parents meeting is right on the button. My son goes to the school where they shoot the interior shots, Teajeon Christian International School (TCIS) and I'm on the PTA. The Korean parents come all dressed up brandishing their fancy name brand purses, exactly like the scene in the show.
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riarallahssi
November 7, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Hahaha! That's seriously interesting! So the social caste system is true... hmmm
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Rachelle
November 7, 2013 at 3:26 PM
Yup, I usually show up in my Costco finery to the meetings...
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103 brian
November 6, 2013 at 11:23 PM
Can anyone who can read Korean tell me about the brochure that Madame Han is reading at the PTA meeting. On the bottom right hand corner it has pictures of six guys -- the top row has the guy from greatest love and the guy from secret garden, and three of the 4 other pictures has guys from A Gentleman's dignity. Each has captions -- I was wondering what they say and if they are actually about the school. Hehe.
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104 Shaui
November 6, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Of all the recaps I have read, this is the recap that has the most side comments from you which I enjoyed reading by the way. I have the same thoughts too when I was watching it.
I love to LOOOVE this drama but the writing is bleh. Right now I’m just lovin’ it because Lee Min Ho and Kim Woo Bin is there. Thank goodness for two hot guys. Please, drama, be better.
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105 Auntiemame
November 6, 2013 at 11:43 PM
“There are no illegitimate children, only illegitimate parents.”
[Zipkin v. Mozon (June 1928)]
―Leon R. Yankwich (Federal Judge of California)
This drama would not exist if everyone was as wise as this judge, who made this statement in 1928.
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106 Kara
November 6, 2013 at 11:51 PM
I thought Bo Na (or as I call her, Boner) was going to be the source of all my irritation with this show, but I am really loving seeing her slowly making her way to Eun Sang's side.
Unfortunately Tan is annoying the shit out of me. Like, dude, brake check. You don't need to throw yourself at Eun Sang, because now she's crying like 9 times a day. It doesn't have to be all or nothing so early in the relationship.
And I think what I like about Young Do is that, damn, he is a hardcore bad boy. And as much as we're confused about his actions and feelings for Eun Sang, so is he.
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107 rainbow
November 6, 2013 at 11:53 PM
If only we could turn back time, should of recap Secret Love instead!! I normally don't watch melodramas, shows like heirs is more of my cup of tea, but damm did SL writers hit all the right notes. So if you want a show that will make you look forward to Tues/wed like a crazy maniac, gave Secret Love a try! Sorry for my shameless advisement I guess Heirs was just a big disappointment to me but it gave me a chance to try SL n I'm so so glad I did. I wish it could of been recapped on dramabeans, oooh all the epicness we miss out on.
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windsun33
November 7, 2013 at 1:37 AM
Agreed. I find it interesting that Secret on Viki went from 130'ish comments on the first episode to nearly 2,000 on the 12th one, and is already over 1,000 just hours after #13 was posted.
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108 CFLH
November 6, 2013 at 11:59 PM
this is the beginning of the actual story right??? madam han would be some kind of fairy godmother to eun sang...tan and young do would fight to protect the whole secret...whatever...i thought this would be my crack drama of the year..i was sooo excited the 1st few episodes...this eps maybe a bit boring for me but i hope something daebak would happen in the upcoming eps...also can we have more won and hyun joo scenes??? i'm rooting for them and i want more!! and does youngdo's hair alwaaaays have to be slicked back???
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109 Luzie
November 7, 2013 at 12:28 AM
Are you sure young do is the only thing ruining the show for you? Because this drama is a sorts of fuckery .
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windsun33
November 7, 2013 at 1:38 AM
I think you meant "all sorts of.." :D
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110 plumwine
November 7, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Javabeans ! I almost sprayed my computer with my rum and coke when I read " Oy. When did this turn into a Neanderthals: A Love Story?". Abusing alcohol and the killing blow to my compuer is a no no. :)
Tired of fighting with said computer, I need my daughter to fix the keyboard. I've enjoyed the first and a half pages of comments, I'll return later.
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111 SuziQ
November 7, 2013 at 12:43 AM
Finally, Tan's Mom has a scene where she is not ordering ES to get here another bottle of wine.
Loved her impersonating ES's mom. She was perfect..dressed to the Nines and thrusting her designer handbag in front of Rachel's mom face.I even liked the scene between the Big Madam and Little Madam.She has a good heart and I feel for her being cooped up in the shadows and denying her son's birth to the world.
I wish they gave Choi Jin Hyuk more to do. He was charismatic in Gu Family Book and I feel he's wasted in this role.He's the head of Jeguk. Isn't that corporation big enough for Tan to share?It gets tiring Tan following around him like a little puppy. Bad big bro.
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112 Sudina
November 7, 2013 at 12:53 AM
thank you alot for this recap..
kim Woo Bin really nail his character as Young do..I dong know why but Im liking it..and honestly hoping he would get some time along with Eun sang if possible..His vulnereability shows up when he is with heart.
His feelings fot her is honest,pure when he speaks up..Cant wait...loving this drama..but dont know why a bit disappointed it could be better than this
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113 Valmont
November 7, 2013 at 12:57 AM
I beg your pardon if I may have been watching this drama just for the lols. I think Young-do's antagonistic trait is much like that of Draco Malfoy who can't express his feelings very well because of his strict upbringing and parental issues of sorts yadayadayada...that or ADHD. Ha!I thought many would sympathize with his emotional immaturity because everyone goes through this sensitive and often embarrassing phase. Some just handles it better.
Despite appearances,Young-do's not a "Psycho". Psychotic? A resounding yes! All of them are. Who isn't in High School, eh? He exhibits the typical teenage angst: bored, rambunctious & look-at-me-look-at-me and my misdirected anger l'attitude. Been there, done that. Well, not really. Oh, the young and the reckless. Wait till you go to college and all hell break loose. No, wait till you run the company and reality bites while shi+ hits the fan.
Meanwhile, on the next episode...
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Changdol
November 7, 2013 at 5:51 PM
But I love Draco Malfoy :)
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114 fantasma
November 7, 2013 at 12:58 AM
Thank you for The recap. I see that we agree on a lot of points, especially YD and Tan.
Here are my notes:
Why did YD seemed so affected by her taking her hand out of his grasp? I know it showed some character (at last!), but the way they showed it seemed more impressive than what actually was (actually, is looked more like a shampoo commercial, sorry). I guess I shouldn’t be so greedy. Positive reinforcement: Go ES!
CY, do you really think that, by now, anyone in the school doesn’t know that Tan likes ES? You’re smarter than that. The only thing more obvious is that she has no money! All this money spent on education and these kids can’t see what’s right before their eyes (Not talking about CY, of course, he’s just showing concern). Not good for the school image.
Also, CY, don’t tell your best friend’s safe haven to the creepy stalker who thinks he owns her, ok? I know you meant well, but really.
Seriously, after all the stunts KT pulled, what it took to have him walk away was her love confession? Come on! She said she likes you, you said you were going to face all difficulties (especially your family, the worst of all). Why the hell are you walking away?? Because she said to protect yourself? Really? You just called YD out on his bluff and you are just going to walk away? Man, you are really a confusing person! It’s not like his friends can take away his money, his father is the only one who can do it. He lived 3 years alone in the US, it’s not like he cares for the opinion of those kids at school! I just don’t get it.
Ah, Rachel. That girl talking to Won? You should be her all the time. KT is really not worth it. Especially considering that he always seems to bring about the worst in you. With Hyo Shin, Won, even YD, there’s something nice about you, you are able to smile. You know also what I’ve noticed? R does not ask people to help her in the “save me” way, she does her own thing. The only person she asked help from was YD, and it was a bargain, and not acting like a damsel in distress. She could’ve turned Tan in after he told her he liked ES, but she didn’t. I hope she doesn’t, she’s better than that and he is digging his own grave, anyway. I have the feeling that she doesn’t really like him, but her pride is hurt that he would dump her because of girl like ES, therefore making her an object of scorn.
Allow me to laugh at the fact the YD had to SEE THE PLACE WHERE SHE LIVED to FINALLY get that ES had no money! Hahahahaha (1000x). They didn’t sell him as having a super IQ? However, he looked so good in that jacket, and on the bike too.
YD confessing to ES. Good part: the way she talked back to him. That’s how it’s done girl, keep on like that. Bad part: YD confessing to ES. Enough said.
Let me pause to notice that KT has zebra pattern pillows. Of course.
I wish I was ES’s friend to teach her the great art of walking away without stopping to stare. You just have to walk like a football player with the ball close to his chest. You know, as if you were going to tackle someone? Worked wonders for me at school since I was a little girl. Nobody messing up with me and I was always the smallest. It’s all about the attitude.
I know many people like Bo Na. I’m not really one of them. But Myoung Soo on the other hand. I love him. He’s so funny and cute. Although I find his friendship with YD rather unsettling. They really seem to like each other and YD is a better person around him, but MS doesn’t seem to agree with YD’s bullying ways. I don’t understand how that works for them.
How much love is there for KT’s mom this episode? She was great. She looked so beautiful and powerful there in the parent’s meeting (Parents are only moms, by the way?)! After all this time wanting for a chance for not being only “the mistress”, but a person and also a mother, just like the others. Sad.
Seriously, did YD, out of all people, had to help her with those girls? Why she kept looking at KT? Get up and fight your own fights!
Ah, MS. You want to mend your friend’s relationship. So cute.
One thing I don’t understand: what’s the purpose of that other mean girl-whose-name-I-didn’t-bother-to-check? Don’t we already have Rachel for that part? She is just supposed to pine after YD, then?
Hey, what about an ES/MS pairing? She such a downer sometimes, even around CY she doesn’t seem to be glad ever. I bet he would help her to be more cheeful. He’s single, cute, and he’s friendly. You should give it a try ES, nothing can be worse that the two guys who are after you already: the Creepy and the Creepier (I leave it to you to decide which is which).
Do people let other people into their houses just like that? “There’s a person who said he’s a friend of Tan” and that person is already inside the house?! What kind of security is that? And all those cameras? Man, money does not buy everything, really.
The ending, well… Let’s see what tomorrow will bring, literally.
Just want to add that she had already confessed to YD that she wasn’t new money and he defended her from those girls before MS came in with the news about her “mom”. So, what’s the big deal now? If he wants to tell, he’ll tell, but since he, the biggest fish (in meanness) already knows and actually defended her… Well, I hope she’s going to stand up for herself. He feeds in the fear of what he can do with the knowledge he has, if she takes that out of him, he’s defeated, or so I see it. He does not seem to bother CY, for instance.
I liked this episode (I don’t know if it looks like it, thoughJ). This time, I was buying these characters enough to be angry at them for being stupid and not at the writer for making them so. Well, for the most part at least. ES is still full of contradictions in character and KT walking away didn’t make sense to me story wise. But it’s improving. Let’s keep hoping for the best.
Sorry for the enormous text. I was writing while watching. I hope it all makes sense. J
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115 hana
November 7, 2013 at 1:05 AM
LMH is so handsome....gahh....
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116 Emmy
November 7, 2013 at 1:14 AM
This show is a strange experience for me. I don't get the point, I have no idea what the ending might be like, but I am still strangely drawn to it. I think it is just that I like the world that the writer created. Deeply flawed characters, abusive brothers, neglectful parents I really dislike, but there is this surreal quality about the world that Eun-Sang and Tan inhabit that draws me to it. I can't quite place a finger on it, but I suspect it is all the uncertainty and vulnerability that they go through which I am really drawn to.
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117 Ilynne
November 7, 2013 at 1:18 AM
I'm sorry to say this and I'm not posting here to start a commotion or what. It's just that, it's so heart-breaking to see your posts indicating how bad you hate the drama. Please, you don't need to describe it as it is like crap. I also know all of these are your opinions, and I don't have the right to prevent you from posting, but again, please if you don't like the drama, you can always watch other dramas. There are lots of K-dramas that can suit the story you want. I trust you are understanding enough and won't take this as something that can start a fight. Thank you and peace to all of us.
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islabella79
November 7, 2013 at 1:37 AM
I agree with you.
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windsun33
November 7, 2013 at 1:43 AM
If DB does not like a drama, I want to know why. But I am biased because I agree with the recap and comments, this show is just lame.
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aafa83
November 7, 2013 at 7:25 AM
I know it's probably sad for you to hear bad comments. I, for one, am glad because I'll know not to waste 20 hrs watching this unless it improves. ( I like to marathon a drama after it's ended).
I believe people who dislike this drama are watching because it is fascinating that something so hyped up can be so boring.
For your (and mine) sake I hope this gets better because the cast is so pretty!
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118 Apple
November 7, 2013 at 1:21 AM
I want Eun Sang to focus on her dream, and not be a subject of two bullies - Tan and Young Do. They are just the same.
I want Eun Sang to be feisty and determined. Not the "crying lady". I had enough of her crying. this time around, I wanted her to be the one they will all be afraid of regardless of her economic stature.
I DON'T WANT THE ENDING TO BE ANOTHER CINDERELLA STORY. I WANT TO EUN SANG TO WALK-OUT FROM THE CHAEBOLS AND WORK HARD ON HER OWN MERITS. Leave the two bullies behind and let them both grow-up sans Eun Sang.
I want the ending to be Eun Sang meeting Dokgo Ma-te.
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119 Orange
November 7, 2013 at 1:25 AM
Its so awkward for Lee Min Ho to be acting as an 18 year old high school student. Gosh, every encounter with his Hyung confirms the fact that their casting or their story is so flawed - they look the same age. It doesn't help that LMH acts according to his age, and perhaps if he acts younger than his age it will also look awkward.
I think the scriptwriter has a big crush on LMH since Boys over Flowers that this is a remake of BoF.
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120 Pear
November 7, 2013 at 1:39 AM
sorry, couldn't help it.
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121 Pat
November 7, 2013 at 1:51 AM
I'm interested to see the raw version of the episodes-can anyone tell me where I can find them?
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122 windsun33
November 7, 2013 at 1:54 AM
OK.. first of all I am barely watching this any more, lots of fast forwarding. I think this is one of the most poorly written dramas that I have (tried to) watched in ages. Just one example:
ES - she starts off by doing all sorts of odd part time jobs, washing dishes, scrubbing alligators, whatever. Then she takes all of mom's money, hops on a plane to the US, gets robbed by her apparently sleazy sister. Then she is broke, stays with some guy for a few days, then borrows money to go back to Korea.
Now all of a sudden, she gets tossed into this elite school full of assholes and bullies, and turns into even more of an idiotic doormat. Yet though totally miserable, she is determined for some reason to stay there. She gets drug around by a herd of cavemen, and pretty much endures it all with that placid bovine wide eyed expression.
A. What ever happened to her sister - is she still shacked up with some druggy in LA? In ep1 she was ES's hero, now she is totally forgotten?
This drama seems to be full of broken threads that go nowhere, most of the cast is superfluous, and none of the characters have any real depth or enough background for us to understand any of their motivations.
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fantasma
November 7, 2013 at 2:01 AM
Scrubbing alligators! Lol
I have to agree with you about The drama and esp ES.
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123 selina
November 7, 2013 at 2:08 AM
TanDo's friendship remind me so much of Serena and Blair's from Gossip Girl. In that as much as they get into fights and are general asses to each other, they are also very much a like (down the stalking of their amor) and understand each other in a way others don't. Once upon a time (and probably again by the end of this drama) they were loyal to each other.
This is why in a corner of his being he will never admit to; Tan knows Young-do may threaten but would never really tell his secret. And in turn Tan is the same with whatever secret he has. Both know that doing so would cross some invisible line they have laid out in their relationship. Once one tells the secret the bridge to whatever they had in the past would truly be burned.
I also think their friendship has never been one of all hugs and bromantic bromance, but always had an element of friendship and as well as enemies. Their being assholes and one upping each other on the "yo mama" jokes feels like something common place between them. Like it is a familiar routine and is just their way of getting to I'm sorries and I miss you. I find their interactions and relationship much more interesting than that of the OTP.
Young-do continues to fascinate and interest me, while at the same time infuriating and puzzling me, from scene to scene. He has a way of making me think "wow he is human" mostly in hie interaction with Myungsoo. Then, flushing in down the crapper with some shit like what he pulled at Tan's house. HIs desires and motivations are a bit clear, but then he has the worst ways of expressing it. This is basically Young-do:
Young-do: I like you (to ES). I miss you hyung. I'm sorry let's be friends again (to Tan) *proceeds to set both on fire, hoses them down, and bandage wounds*
Despite these things (or maybe because of it) Young-do is the only character that has me anticipating his scenes, paying attention to said scenes, and if written better and given the right back story, has so much potential.
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124 grace
November 7, 2013 at 2:19 AM
this is show is so boring & dull as i predicted in the start and THE PLOT/story IS AS OLD AS DINOSAUR...
seriously the only thing that lightens me is the 2nd lead but unfortunately he is NOT gonna get the girl......
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125 nOrz
November 7, 2013 at 2:20 AM
i just had this very strong feeling that Secretary Yoon is the Chairman's brother. They may have some sort of a clash in the past that's why the chairman outcasted him from the family (works as a secretary instead just to show how much he still cares for his brother) that's why he is somewhat showing sympathy to kim tan in his rift with his brother Won since the situation somehow mirrors his own past. i was thinking about how Won told Young do's dad on ep.2 how the secretary is capable of hurting him,, and so is the possibility of hurting you (young-do's dad) in a way he doesn't know.. well just thinking :)
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126 colleen
November 7, 2013 at 2:29 AM
KWB stealing the show!!!! ftw!
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127 min
November 7, 2013 at 2:32 AM
I am watching because i was bored. But when i watch it, it makes me bored. Does it make sense???
I was hoping for more conflicts but every eps just make me more disappointed. I don't even know if this just a simple love story or conflicts between brothers over inheritance, or rivalry between the different heirs? I don't know what to look forward to. For now, it seems like a very very simple not well plotted love story.
Still watching because i like Kim Woo bin 's character. PSH and LMH characters are just not interesting enough to be leads. And why introduce so many characters when they have no time to tell their stories properly
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128 viluven
November 7, 2013 at 2:35 AM
Somehow I understand the story but not able to write it down. I don't know why but I understand :) every mimic, every thoughts they might have but unsaid. I guess because -somehow- I'm in the middle of similar (not the same) cultural situation. The culture and the life experiences of the writer might have taken big caused of the story telling.
LoL *why am I this serious?!*
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129 Islandgal
November 7, 2013 at 2:52 AM
Interesting episode , good action.
Thoughts
1)Woooohoooo that fight was serious KT got some good hits in there, good for him.
2)CYD what a maroon, first you trip a girl , make her fall flat on her face now say you like her? Freak, stick to what you're good at , being a royal pain in the ass. This mofo has some balls I'll give him that.
3) Tan's mom , pretending to be ES mom, clearly the wine has addled your brain cells smh
4)Tan's bro, still don't get the point of this character. Oh yeah eye candy..XD
5) ES - good job for defending yourself somewhat. Looks like you have got a hard road ahead. Keep practicing how to kiss in the meantime and how to bitch slap next time Rachel ( aka Princess Stuck up) wants to grab your hair.
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130 Hayley
November 7, 2013 at 3:00 AM
My friend and I were discussing this all through today. I'm glad we aren't the only ones having these issues with the drama.
My goodness - so slooowwwww. 9 episodes - REALLY? In the 5 eps based in korea, all that has happened is yd found out about es, and kt told her he liked her. They could have easily fit that into 2 episodes. I feel like with how slowly they are setting things up, this would be better suited for a weekend drama that goes for 50eps. Coz that is how long it is going to take for any plot developments to happen.
Another thing that is driving me insane....ES shows so much backbone to the people who harass he at work, but she shows none whatsoever to KT and YD. I wish she would put them both in their places and do her own thing. When she shook off YD hand, I actually cheered. I wish she had also scolded him rather than just giving the stare of death, but oh wells.
Despite all this, I STILL find myself eagerly awaiting the next ep. i think I'm holding out hope that the pace will pick up, and I can be given a reason to back my liking of YD (bad boys are my fave - but honestly, even his attitude is a put off.)
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131 favoree
November 7, 2013 at 3:01 AM
The drama itself is great, but still, there is something which bothers me a lot: the way the shoot it.The director doesn't seem to like close-ups. He shoots almost every scene from middle to long distance, and it makes the action a little static. This is especially disadvantageous for LMH- he is great at close-ups. No matter how silly the drama Faith was, LMH's close-ups had saved it ( Amen to the deceased Kim Jon Hak, this guy was a great director).
I strongly object seeing LMH with this HIDEOUS hair color and cut- you couldn't find worse for him. It ruins his looks to the extend it becomes impossible to simpathize with his character. It ruines his acting- he is not great in this drama. The same goes for his wardrobe- it is RIDICULOUS. The best wardrobe and even hair is Young Do's.
I think the reason is that LMH needs to sell all these products, because his agency has made hefty contracts for the product placements.
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viluven
November 7, 2013 at 3:06 AM
:D somehow I also agree with you, about the long shot, wardrobe and hairs.
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132 Z
November 7, 2013 at 3:21 AM
1) Someone please explain to me why that kiss scene, which was not eve sweet or romantic, had to last 3 minutes. Same thing goes for the scene where they walk past each other in the hallway. Did we rally have to see it from every angle? I half expected them to show us what it looked like from Space. And that girl is crazy for dropping her expensive phone on the ground like that. Even Lee Min Ho is not hot enough for me to be throwing my phone around.
2) I don't like Young-do, I have never liked Yound-do. I will never like Young-do. Seriously, what's wrong with you? Is it because you don't have a mother? If that's the case, I want you to go on a soul-searching trip to find her and not come back until the finale.
3) Bona might be the most decent human being on this show. She's spoiled and a little catty but she generally means well. She openly dates a member of the Charity Group and is even affectionate with his father. For all her dislike for Eun-Sang, it has nothing to do with her being poor and she's kept her secret and shown genuine concern for her a couple of times (even if she didn't realize she was doing it). They can totally be besties. I'm rooting for them.
4) I like how they had Young-do protect Eun-sang from those mean girls just because it highlighted how much Tan is powerless to do so. I'm mad that Eun-sang is still Thing That Needs Protecting. There were a couple of scenes where I thought I saw a speck of a spine from Eun-sang (yanking her hand away from Young-Do, admitting to him that she's poor). But it turned out to be a smudge on my computer screen.
5) I like that Madame Han inadvertently backed up Eun-Sang's New Money persona, only because pretending to be rich was the least thought out plan ever. I am sad because it probably means that the ruse will continue for a few more weeks and I just want her to come out and stand up for herself already!
6)After a start that was not stellar, but enjoyable, this show has gone downhill for me the last two episodes. I spent episode 8 n a rage at all the grabbing and bossing around and creepy sexually-charged encounters. I was so annoyed that I didn't even bother to comment. I spent this episode shaking my head and thinking "What are you talking about? Get off my screen until you do things that make sense." I'm probably going to stick with it but I know I'll be doing a lot of eye rolling from here on out. Lke, A LOT!
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Jyyjc
November 7, 2013 at 3:32 AM
Your #4 Hahahaha
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Jd
November 7, 2013 at 1:39 PM
I Loled at your comment. So funny.
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133 kristbjorg999
November 7, 2013 at 3:28 AM
Always been a big fan of Lee Min Ho and every male cast member is so hot but let's face it, Kim Woo Bin is dynamic in this show. Like I've said before, he is the only one (both because of his character and his charisma, that is saving this crappy show. Now I am a huge fan of Kim Woo Bin. Hope to see him much more in good dramas/movies in the future
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134 Jyyjc
November 7, 2013 at 3:29 AM
Why is minhyuk, krystal, hyungshik, im joo eun, and that other rich girl even on the poster for this drama? With that kind of promo I'd expect a good amount of screentime for them but uhh yea, don't think these roles require them to be on the poster. And Madam Han too, why is she on a poster and have an individual promo pic? It made it look like she was going to be a major driving force behind a conflict, like relationship opposition or something but so far she's just a funny scene stealer to me.
The nothing-happening-much-ness of this show reminds me so much of A Gentleman's Dignity.
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135 NewFan
November 7, 2013 at 3:35 AM
I had a slight twitch of emotion for YD when he was in the cafe and told ES that he wasn't picking on her. No matter how horrible a character he is KWB plays him well. The tone of voice and delivery showed us another layer that YDis hiding. Same with his expression when ES yanked her wrist away from him.
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136 Myoung
November 7, 2013 at 3:53 AM
The best is to step out for a while, it could get worse, the good thing is that they know that they like each other
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137 Didee
November 7, 2013 at 4:08 AM
I am watching the show and it´s kinda addictive but I don´t get it at all. Take the school for instance. Those kids are kids of the country´s leaders (politicians, lawyers, business owners - people who basically run the country) therefore they supposed to be leaders themselves one day, right? And they´re all petty cowards cause they just stand by when someone is bullying someone and all they seem to do is comparing their parents´ wealth. Stupid. I feel sorry and afraid for that fictional Korea.
But my biggest concern is no real and believable agenda for any of those characters. The best characters so far are Tan´s real mother cause she´s just funny and basically harmless, and that tall party guy who doesn´t seem to have any other purpose than smile and therefore harmless as well.
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138 SJC
November 7, 2013 at 4:39 AM
I think we, as viewers, kind of take for granted that Young Do is pretty much the product of a seemingly loveless marriage and has a father more frigid than the Arctic Circle. I have the impression that he was never nurtured and so to nurture is not in his nature at all. When your own father puts you in a chokehold to basically say "Life has no rules", you can probably imagine that "love" and "good parenting" are not in his vernacular.
Our childhoods/pasts are never an excuse for poor behavior, however it provides insight into /why/ we behave the way that we do. Based on the interactions we've witnessed between Young Do and his father I believe it is safe to assume that the only lesson Father Choi has imparted to his sole heir is that you either survive, or you don't - and if to survive means that you have to do anything necessary, then you do it.
Young Do is a dynamic character, and perhaps the only reason why I bother to sit through minutes of droll flashbacks and somewhat boring leads. I am curious to see how he will reconcile his personal philosophies with his newfound affection for Eun Sang because they're not really conducive to one another. I'm not really interested in seeing him be a goody two-shoes all of a sudden because he's suddenly discovered the goodness in his heart; I want to see him struggle to be better and I want to see him fail because honestly, it's what he deserves. With that said, I also want to see what happens after he fails - does he come to realize that in spite of his failure to win Eun Sang's affection it's worth it to have emotions and not be a total douchebag, or will he become more wicked? Maybe I'm giving the writer's too much credit, but Young Do reeks of conflict and that's why I enjoy watching him on screen!
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139 kikidee
November 7, 2013 at 4:53 AM
I just can't agree with the character of Young-do ruining the show. I think right now the character of Young-do (or his actions) ARE the show. Sure, he seems like he needs to spend some quality time with a good therapist, but of the variety of conflicts they have going that is the only one that seems to be active. It's the only one that seems to be progressing to...something. I don't know what, but at least that plot point feels like it's moving. Without the character of Young-do acting like a wildcard, what does this show have driving it? Nothing. No one is going anywhere, nothing moving forward. Nothing HAPPENING. All you'd have is Tan and Eun-sang. I'm fairly sure the relationship between Won and Hyun-joo is supposed to parallel the relationship between Tan and Eun-sang as a cautionary example of what will happen with their relationship if no one takes a big risk. They'll end up in some kind of relationship purgatory. That would be the only story they would have going, and quite frankly, that would be so boring. All angst, no action.
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namedx
November 7, 2013 at 6:23 AM
I agree with you here. Without Young Do and his wild card antics, there's actually very little going on in the show. Kim Tan is just playing the passive card at the moment who's starts to grumble whenever ES doesn't respond to his ways. Whereas with Young Do, you're guaranteed some unexpected entertainment, even though there's very little sympathy to go on.
I loved the scene last episode where he played his dad at his own game - those kind of interactions really makes it work for me.
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140 ish
November 7, 2013 at 5:00 AM
I haven't watch this drama yet.I'm only read it here and lee min ho is the only reason.I have watch bbf,pt,ch and faith.Therefor I just want to know about his new project.this does not get my attraction.this is really not a good drama.I prefer master's sun more than this.No.I really really like it and really doesn't like heirs.
but LOVE U MIN HO :)
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141 Abbie
November 7, 2013 at 5:02 AM
This show is something else. I don't fully understand what is going on, but I'm laughing, cringing, and laughing again at all of it. Too many characters, though. Way too many. I kind of don't see the point of Hyo-shin. It's like the drama people just wanted to put Kang Ha-neul in it, when his character has very little relevance, except as a (potential) romantic foil for Won. Actually, I would have been a lot happier if Hyo-shin and Hyun-joo's characters weren't in the show. It would make it a little less confusing. And it would make Won more interesting as the mean big brother. I want more development of his character in regards to Tan. And more interactions with Eun-sang, because they are so rare and brief.
I may not understand Young-do at all, he may be creepy, mean and a bully, but there is just enough there that I do sympathize with him. Just a bit. I always like the oddball characters, and I find the "bad guy" characters more interesting than the "good guy" ones. I think Kim Woo-bin is doing a good job with what he's been given by the writer and PD. He tries to make Young-do relatable and sympathetic and it's working, but not by much. Mostly, I'm laughing at Young-do's antics, because the alternative would be to scream in frustration. At the writer, not at him. What the hell is she doing with him?
Tan is frustrating me. Mainly since last episode.
No character development yet, though I hold out hope. I also hope that Eun-sang can stand up for herself.
Madam Han and Mom were hilarious, as always. I hope Madam Han impersonates Mom more often.
Liked the ending. Eagerly anticipating the next episode. Thanks for the recap, JB!
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142 Sleeplesspanda
November 7, 2013 at 5:05 AM
I get the part of YD being awful because he is but I still prefer him than to have Rachel or some other girl being the main evil shrew force. Because I like Rachel even if she is a huge brat since we get to see the normal side of her too like when she is with won.
And I have hope for YD I think his character can go somewhere better but that prb all due to Kim Woo-bin and not the writing.
Plus I just have to say I love the moms. I always get so tickled by them!
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143 tura
November 7, 2013 at 5:15 AM
Madam Han Rocks!!!
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144 momosa
November 7, 2013 at 5:18 AM
My wish list :-
1. Tan defies 'rules' & 'rich ppl tradition' to love a maid's daughter openly. Who made the rules anyway? Isn't it the richest of the lot? If Prince William can marry a commoner, who can say no way to Kim's royal richness?
2. Cha ES to seize the moment - to love and be loved, happy & strong because of love. After all what's holding her back? Pride? Please, can the writer throw that out, it's boring. Girl, show them some spunk, don't be sad all the time, it's been 9 episodes already!!
3. Young Do to not go the point of no return. Writer please give him some redeeming qualities. We know he's been roughed out. His dad's thrashing him is THE idea of bonding but even then, please give him some heart.
4. Find a lady love for Manager Yoon. Don't let him give his heart to a heartless woman like Rachel's mom.
5. Make Tan's dad go away. He has too much time in his hand for a mover & shaker in S.Korea's economy.
6. Make Won stop acting like a little petulant man. How the hell is Tan everything to his problem? And what exactly is his problem?
7. The rest of the cast - make them all go away, they are taking up too much wasted screen time.
Sigh....
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145 Camille
November 7, 2013 at 5:35 AM
Never leave Cha Eun Sang with her phone on the street. Godzilla could be there and she wouldn't even notice.
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Laya
November 7, 2013 at 8:38 PM
Lol. This could be a meme. :D
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146 rtlovejolenz
November 7, 2013 at 5:45 AM
I think Young Do and Tan's attitude makes the Heirs unique. In most of the k-drama's I've seen it's always the male protagonist who is the cool and somewhat bastard type which is not implied on Tan's role (although he's cool) while Young Do the rival or the second male-lead should be the sweet and endearing to the female lead. What I mean is that there is a slight changes to the characters attitude which is good but I'm hating the fact that YD is acting too much of an a**. It would be lovely to see a YD and ES sweet scene because I think YD is not much of a competition to Tan in terms of sweetness.
I would also like to see more of CY and BN scenes bc their pairing looks soooooooooo sweet :)
PS. I'm really loving MS happy-go-lucky attitude it makes the drama less serious :)
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147 noanao
November 7, 2013 at 6:03 AM
Now I get why I dropped this drama even with Kim Woo Bin playing the second lead, because it's KWB for God's sake why wouldn't I watch it??!!! But I guess, I have enough with this writer's problem at getting the story to have the slightest coherency to it and purpose...
Dear WB, don't worry, I'll watch your next drama... And your film, soon :)
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148 namedx
November 7, 2013 at 6:11 AM
Ah an interesting episode, even though very little transpired. But it did actually make me realise just how little I cared for a lot of the characters, more so on an emotional level. Emotionally, this drama does nothing for me, but in terms of entertainment, it's your average fare, and I will most likely stick with it right till the very end.
However, I stand by my initial view regarding Young Do, in that I still find him disturbingly charismatic. And not in a "damn his character is hot", coz that's just alarming, but in a way which makes me appreciate Woo Bin's talent in bringing Young Do to life, irrespective of how his character is churning out. He plays a damn good ass-hole, and a rather immature one at that. But I think the main problem with his character, which is where I agree with you guys, is that there's very little to sympathise with. And for that, I blame the writers.
I was actually hoping for more subtext to his dirty little trick in making ES fall, rather than the measly, "I wanted to know how it felt" which just fell flat. In fact all his excuses this episode, including the reasons for why he fell out with KT seemed like a forced attempt at garnering last minute sympathy for his character. But really, what they should have done, is drawn out the above context over the 9 episodes, rather than just throwing it all in over the last two eps.
The point about him never wanting to bully girls would have created much more impact had they revealed it in earlier episodes. I mean how many times have they shown him and Myung Soo in conversation - mainly pointless ones too. Which is such a shame, because these characters would have so much more potential were they fleshed out better and in good time.
I'm not feeling much for KT either to be honest. His character seems to be flailing all over the place, be it his attitude towards ES or his general attitude regarding his family dynamics. But I didn't mind that fact that he turned his back on ES, simply because it came across as something an 18 yr old would do - give someone the cold shoulder after being fed the harsh truth, which is so what?
I am liking ES's moments with her mum though, as well as Madam Han's antics. The saving graces of this show. And I rather enjoy Manager Yoon's character too, especially when he's talking to his son.
All in all, pretty mixed feelings about this episode - I still feel like the show isn't moving anywhere with regards to plot, not to mention the ludicrous amount of meaningless stares; there appeared to be a lot more of it this ep!
Thanks for the recap ladies x
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149 michelle
November 7, 2013 at 6:13 AM
I am very sad signs of affection are used for revenge and not sincere. It seems like a waste of emotions. The kiss did not disappoint :(
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150 Mystisith
November 7, 2013 at 6:16 AM
I like how some commenters criticize the show and say it's lame or that it's cra*, but we still see them posting on every episode AND multiple times. Either this drama is their punching ball or I don't get it. If that's not your thing, why even reading the recaps? I would use my time for something else...
As for me, I'd say that it definitely has its flaws but it's finally picking up and it's entertaining enough for me to stay. The OTP is not that interesting to me but I like all the secondary and tertiary characters. I too, would wish they would have more screentime.
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