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Fated To Love You: Episode 3

Yeah, I’d look like that if I just got some unexpected life-changing news, too. Humorous and heart-tugging, this show gets more adorable by the minute. The hour goes by pretty quick when you’ve got a heroine trying to figure out how one night turned her world upside down, and a hero who doesn’t even know what he’s being yelled at for. At least they’ve both got people in their social circles who truly do care about them, and they don’t even know how much they’ve affected one another already.

Fated To Love You continues to inch upwards in ratings, as this episode hit 7.9%.

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EPISODE 3 RECAP

Now back in Korea, Mi-young starts off her day just like any other: carrying breakfast and errands for her co-workers, much to her friend Ji-yeon’s indignation. But like always, Mi-young’s a cheerful spirit about everything.

The friends arrive at the office just in time to see a special guest being welcomed—it’s Gun, and Mi-young timidly turns her face away in embarrassment.

Gun is seeking the services of this law firm to deal with the soap factory in Yeoul Island, once and for all. As he describes how it’s causing him quite the headache, we see Mi-young’s mother leading the protest against the men in suits, driving them away off the island.

Gun’s ears momentarily perk up at the name of a Kim Mi-young, only to see the face of a different employee with that same name. He’s then introduced to the lawyer in charge of his case: Lawyer Min, who staggers in shock in front of his potential client.

Gun can’t help but break into his characteristic hearty laugh, thoroughly enjoying this turn of events. He says he’ll think about it and excuses himself. He takes off after someone who he thinks might be Mi-young from behind, but once he loses her at the elevators, he shakes off the notion.

As for Mi-young, helping her friend out with a period emergency reminds her to check her own calendar. Oh, did she realize that her period’s late?

The Lee clan elders are none too pleased that Gun’s marriage plans have derailed and so have their Jangin stocks. Some of them believe it’s time to bring in Lee Yong, a name which has another member scowling that he’s a concubine’s son.

But the clan leader argues that he’s still considered blood, and then issues Grandma an ultimatum: If Gun cannot marry and produce an heir in one year’s time, Gun must basically hand over his birthright as the eldest grandson in the family.

So at home, LEE YONG (Choi Woo-shik) and his mother are met with a less-than-thrilled welcome by Gun and his grandmother. It looks like Grandma Wang could do without seeing these two longer than the two decades that they haven’t, and while Yong’s mother (and Gun’s stepmother) strikes me as the scheming type, Yong just looks crushed by his grandmother’s displeasure.

Mi-young is shell-shocked in the bathroom stall after checking off most, if not all, the symptoms of pregnancy on an app, to which I’d tell her that there are things as an actual pregnancy test. Still, I understand why she’d be unwilling to let herself believe that it could be true.

She shifts uncomfortably when Lawyer Min finds her alone and tries to strike up conversation about her and Gun. Her eyes grow wide when he asks if it was a one-night stand and offers to get in touch with Gun for her, and yunno, help his own career by scoring him a big-time client like Jangin Chemicals.

But Mi-young replies that Gun was just a stranger who helped her out, and then puts her foot down—this is one request she must refuse. Good for you.

Lawyer Min isn’t willing to take no as an answer from the Post-It Girl at the office. He knows she’s a pushover and maintains a firm grip on her. How did she, a simple and ordinary girl like herself, manage to seduce the Jangin CEO? Ugh, here’s your douche crown—you’ve earned it.

Mi-young tries to wrench herself away, but he pulls her back, asking if he can go around spreading the news about her seductress ways. But before Lawyer Min can spit out two more words, someone bends his wrist backwards: Gun, who asks, “Does it hurt?” Eeeeee!

He encourages Lawyer Min to go ahead and announce that no matter how much he came onto Mi-young, she didn’t accept his advances, so it’s driving him nuts. They’ve got quite the audience by now, and as Gun maintains his grip on Lawyer Min, he agrees to have this law firm be in charge of Jangin Chemicals’ expansion into China—on one condition: that Lawyer Min be fired. Booyah!

After leading Mi-young away to a cafe, Gun sighs over how Mi-young fell back to her meek ways after all his efforts to prettify her inside and out. He asks why she keeps touching her stomach and tries to lighten the mood by asking if she’s trying to hide a potbelly.

She takes that joke little too cheerily, and then a child’s voice cries out, “Daddy!” Is that sound coming from her uterus? But Gun has heard the sound, too, and runs over to her side to confirm that the fetus growing inside of her is his child.

He. Is. Ecstatic: “It’s mine, right? Am I going to be a father then?” And to the tune of angelic voices, Gun boldly declares that she must have this baby. Hahahaha, this has got to be her imagination, but it’s still freakin’ hilarious.

Sure enough, Gun snaps her back to reality and Mi-young collects herself to ask if he met his sweetheart Se-ra. He glosses over the subject, murmuring a yes.

Daniel retreats into a confessional stall while playing hide-and-seek with the orphans. Since the light is on, he gets mistaken for a priest when an unexpected visitor comes for her confession. It’s Mi-young, who says she doesn’t really know how this works and asks if it’s okay to confess even if she isn’t Catholic. Daniel honestly admits that he isn’t sure.

Despite his initial surprise at Mi-young’s admission that she’s almost certain that she might be pregnant, he lends an understanding ear. “Truthfully, I’m scared,” she breathes. She’s scared at the prospect of having a child, but it saddens her to think not to deliver it.

She fears for how her family and colleagues will react to the news, and when asked if the baby’s father knows, Mi-young answers no—that man has someone else he loves. The news would only be burdensome for him, and he’s hurt enough because they slept together. “It’s enough that it’s hard for me, but I don’t want to make it hard for him, too.”

At that, Daniel suggests she go buy a pregnancy test to confirm and consult with the baby’s father on how to proceed. She meekly asks if she has to, and is told that she must because the baby’s father has a duty and responsibility, too. She agrees to do so.

At Daniel’s recommendations of what kind of pregnancy test she should buy, Mi-young abashedly acknowledges that he’s quite knowledgeable in this area for a priest. He’s all, This is common sense.

Regardless, she thanks him for listening to her, and he steps out to tell her in person to wish her luck. Aw. Mi-young clutches the pregnancy test at home, poring over the instructions before running off.

Gun walks into his office to find his half-brother Yong already at home. Reminded to address Gun properly at the workplace, Yong will be working his way up the company ladder starting from the lowest rung.

Yong isn’t expecting any special treatment just because he’s family, but Gun reminds him that he’s never once thought of them as siblings. Ouch, I’d understand Gun’s harshness if Yong was a complete jerk, but the poor boy looks like he’s permanently standing on a bed of coals.

As Gun unwraps a package sent from the Soapsuds Duo, Mi-young braces herself to find out her results. One line… then two. Guess who’s got a stork visit scheduled in about nine months.

What Gun finds on the USB drive sent to him is alarming: video evidence of the morning after with Mi-young he thought was destroyed. Only Mi-young’s face is blurred out, but it’s enough for Manager Tak to gape at the realization that this lady isn’t Se-ra.

Turns out President Park confiscated the memory card before the ruckus, hence the intact evidence. At Mom’s gruffness, the Soapsuds Duo decide that it’s best that Mom doesn’t find out that her daughter might be a hussy.

Perhaps I’ve been too sympathetic to Yong, what with his unassuming air thus far, because he’s practically gleeful upon seeing the video clip once Gun is away. He hurries to e-mail it to himself before Gun doubles back, having realized the USB is in the open.

Gun takes the video straight to Mi-young’s boss, Lawyer Hong, threatening to take any and all legal action against his blackmailers. He feigns ignorance about the alleged girl in the video, and takes a peek around the office, only to be told that Mi-young is out today. “Did I ask?” Gun snaps back.

It’s sweet how Gun tries to protect Mi-young’s identity and involvement, but then gets worked up to be told that in the age of the internet, Gun will end up having more to lose. Instead of pursuing a lawsuit, Gun is advised to try and settle this out of court. Which means he’ll have to go to Yeoul Island himself.

That’s where Mi-young is headed right now, contemplating whether to inform her family of her pregnancy on the boat. Her fortune-telling daisy says she has to, and Mi-young prepares herself for a likely beating from Mom.

Like any mother, Mom immediately starts to worry at the sound and sight of her daughter’s tears, but Mi-young tells her she’s just happy to see her. And Mom might be gruff at times, but she gives her daughter a big ol’ hug and feeds her a boatload of food. Aww.

As Mi-young eats, her two unnis remark on baby sister’s voracious appetite, which she claims is because Mom’s cooking is so good. Her eldest unni, MI-SOOK, asks if little sis met any cute guys in Macau whereas she’s stuck on this tiny island.

Mom snaps that Mi-sook spent a year living in Seoul married (hm, is she divorced now then?) and middle sister MI-JA (who’s also married to Mr. Choi, and also pregnant) rolls her eyes.

Apparently Gun spends his downtime in the boxing ring (and Manager Tak freeeaakks out when his boss gets a nosebleed, ha) and screens Se-ra’s calls. In her voicemail, Se-ra asks if he’s still mad and if he’s doing well. She knows that he is, but asks him not to be sad on his own because she can wait too, like he did. “But can’t I hear your voice just once? I’m sorry.”

Mi-young opts to sleep next to her overworked (and snoring) mother that night. She apologizes for being a pitiful daughter and causing trouble, and asks Mom not to be too shocked by her news.

She finds her middle sister Mi-ja still awake, and she asks how unni knew that she was pregnant. A pregnancy test, maybe? Mi-young lights up to hear that those tests aren’t always accurate, and Mi-ja gives her sister a few tips… but why is she asking? Mi-young replies with the classic “It’s for my friend” excuse.

On the boat, Manager Tak enjoys the refreshing sea air whereas Gun is annoyed by the salt water. At Manager Tak’s recommendation that dropping a compliment about the island’s specialty (lettuce wrap with anchovies) will help the negotiation process, Gun barks back that he’ll do nothing of the sort. He declares that he’s here to take revenge… and then doubles over, seasick. Ha.

Following her sister’s advice, Mi-young takes another pregnancy test first thing in the morning. She’s a nervous wreck when it comes out positive, and tries to pretend nothing’s going on when Mom bursts into the bathroom. But Mom’s pretty sharp, and she wrenches the test away before Mi-young can explain.

Eldest unni Mi-sook saunters in moments later, takes one look, and says: “Huh, two lines. Means someone’s pregnant.” Mi-ja storms in at the noise, and immediately deduces that Mi-young’s the one who’s pregnant. Busted.

Mom demands to know the man who knocked her daughter up, even if she has to beat the answer out of her. So Mi-young lies, claiming that he’s dead, and tries to look to Mi-ja for help. But Mi-young’s outnumbered 3:1, and Mi-ja says it was that scoundrel she went to Macau with.

Mi-young swears it isn’t him, but a stranger. Oh honey, now you’re just digging your own grave. Aw, but at least you won’t give up Gun’s identity either. Her unnis can’t believe baby sis would sleep with a stranger, while Mom demands that that “one-night stand” dude be brought to her.

Finally Mi-young honestly says she accidentally went into the wrong room, but that just makes her sound dim out of context. She adds that he loves someone else, but Mi-ja says little sis holds the upper hand as the woman carrying his child.

Overwrought by her family’s wretched fate, Mom cries that they should just end their lives here, and that’s when Mr. Choi intervenes and claims to know the baby’s father.

Cut to: Gun informing the laid off soap factory protesters that after considerable thought, he realized that he could-maybe was probably doing things a weeeeee bit selfishly, and not at all because he’s scared after being threatened or punish those who did.

He’s here to open discussion (and at Manager Tak’s cue) says he loves lettuce wraps with anchovies. Nice touch.

Gun is led by the other islanders to their island’s best restaurant (Mom’s, I presume) where they call the owner “Mother.” Gun gains a few points by saying that with some vigor, and I’m already laughing because he has no idea what’s coming.

Gun & Co. arrive at the seaside restaurant just as Mom drags her daughter outside. Even with her face turned away, Mi-young can recognize Gun’s trademark guffaw, but finds herself whirled around and face-to-face with Gun.

He asks what she’s doing here, and Mr. Choi says Gun is the man Mom’s looking for. Mom immediately brandishes her paddle against him, and Mi-young jumps in between them. Gun has no idea why he’s getting a beating, but Mom just attacks him again.

Thinking that Mom’s upset about him sleeping with Mi-young, Gun says he knows and asks to talk about it. But that answer makes it worse, as Mom cries, “You knew?! And you’re acting like this?!”

Gun cries that it was a mistake, and Mi-young chimes in agreement before turning to her mother to say that man is innocent. Mom starts rattling off his crimes, but Mi-young stops her just in time before she drops the pregnancy bomb, arguing to his defense.

But Mom won’t hear a word of it, and Mi-young barely covers her mother’s mouth in time, saying that she’ll tell Gun the news herself. Even though they have an audience, Gun encourages her to say it, claiming to be prepared for anything she’ll say. You might wanna sit down for this.

She starts, “I… I…” And at Gun’s impatience, she finishes, “… am pregnant with your child.” Gun asks around for clarification (“It’s mine, right?”), and then faints when the truth finally hits.

As is her habit, Mi-young starts apologizing, much to her mother’s annoyance. Dazed, Gun mimics the cartoony rice cake pounding gestures with his hands. HA.

Mom slaps Mr. Choi aside, arguing that they can figure out negotiations later because Mi-young’s issues are far more pressing. It’s pretty funny how Gun is so thrown off by the news that he suddenly can’t talk straight, and then cries in agreement with Mom that they’ve got a lot to talk about.

Daniel is updated on the search for his younger sister and plans to meet with the unknown woman (who has a high possibility of a match) in person tomorrow. Right now, he’s on his way to see Grandma Wang, who lights up when he presents her with a ceramic piece from her favorite artist.

It’s clear that Grandma Wang simply adores Daniel, but Yong wonders who the mysterious handsome man is. Yong’s mother is one step ahead of him—HA, his full name is Daniel Pitt? Like Brad Pitt? So. Awesome.

She rattles off the inside scoop: known as the next Philippe Starck, he’s an industrial designer who refrains from outside events and can revive any company. Oh, and he’s good friends with Grandma Wang, but we already knew that. She hands her son the copy of the video clip, telling him to keep it close.

Mom continues to grill Gun at home, and he says he’s never denied anything in his life; he just didn’t know about the pregnancy. She orders him to call up his family and tell them right now. Gun reaches for his phone, reluctant, and Manager Tak offers to deliver the news.

Mi-young apologizes for getting them into this mess, but Gun leans in and points out that that changes nothing right now. His voice sounds a little detached as he admits that he’s partly responsible too, and promises to take care of it.

Just as Gun starts to call, we cut away to Grandma’s jaw-dropped expression at seeing the incriminating video clip of Gun with her own eyes. Yong does the honors to identify the details of the mystery woman, and it almost looks like there’s a hint of recognition on Daniel’s face.

Grandma Wang screams at them to shut if off, and is barely calm enough to pick up Gun’s call. Mom rips the phone out of his hands to tell Grandma Wang everything herself—that her grandson impregnated her daughter.

“Pregnant?!” Grandma Wang cries. She asks for clarification—is she SURE that her daughter is pregnant with her grandson’s child? Grandma’s excited reaction isn’t exactly what Mom was banking on, and since the last boat of the day is gone, Grandma Wang can come to the island tomorrow.

Mom will be keeping her grandson hostage until then, and Grandma Wang agrees to be there first thing in the morning. Grandma Wang couldn’t be any more elated than she already is at the news that a baby’s coming.

That evening, Mom guides Gun and Mi-young to sleep in a smelly, cob-webbed storeroom tonight. Gun refuses, citing at how he’s technically a guest, but Mom says he’s stolen enough as it is, then shoves the blankets in his face and locks them both inside.

 
COMMENTS

Muhahahaha. Another delightfully adorable hour for a show that’s already captivated my heart. In fact, I’m surprised by how much I’m enjoying this series (and so early in its run, at that) because it feels like it’s been a long while since I’ve looked forward to watching the next episode as much as I do with Fated.

I’d previously written about my worries that our heroine in Mi-young was too naive, and that I trusted Jang Nara would make her wholesome and winning anyway. And indeed she did and continues to do, because my heart already breaks for her. I didn’t expect Mi-young to break her habit of being complaint towards other people after one whirlwind makeover (thanks to one very charming and chivalrous stranger, of course), but I was so proud to see her refuse someone for the first time in this show. I wasn’t surprised that it would backfire on her since those who hold power in any kind of relationship like Lawyer Min did aren’t exactly keen on giving that up easily, but the fact that Mi-young actually said no seems like a new and good beginning for her.

Her kindness is her virtue and vice—she sees the best in people, and yet she doesn’t see how trying to appease everyone causes frustration around her, especially among the people who truly care for her. Or maybe she does, but doesn’t know how to overcome her self-blame. Between her family, friends, and now even Gun at times, there are plenty of people rooting for her to stand up for herself and realize her inner confidence in her life, something I couldn’t be more grateful for. So I’m okay with where Mi-young is at right now, because we have plenty of episodes ahead of us to hopefully take her on a self-discovery character arc.

As much I love the zany humorous moments in Fated, I also love that the show carries heart in its characters as well. Gun and Mi-young’s building relationship is both fascinating and fun to watch, as two people who shared mutual heartache overseas become strangers again, and are now faced with a very new and unexpected pregnancy. The way they tried to protect the other person’s identity and involvement about their night together spoke volumes of not only themselves, but also how their brief camaraderie affected them. And now that the Jeonju Lee family line has avoided danger for now—and Grandma Wang has to hustle on that marriage and a baby deal—it sounds like we’ll be hearing wedding bells soon. If Grandma Wang gets her way, that is.

 
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I watched the original version and I must say I'm liking this version more. Thanks for the recap!

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I agree. The characters in the Korean version are more charismatic. Especially the actor playing Gun.

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Oh, I utterly Love how the imaginary voices are calling him, Apap. That's funny and adorable.

It's also great that things happen quickly. We find out that she is pregnant. She goes home to the island. He goes to the island. Her mom finds out. He arrives n finds out. His step-brother n step-mom find out. His grandma finds out. And instead of disgracing him, it solidifies his standing in the family. Scheming spoiled! So satisfying.

Now why can't all dramas be this swift, this efficient?

Next ep, we'll get to see their interactions, n their shotgun wedding. Excited!!!

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Appa.

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I kind of feel bad for MiYiung that she slept with a guy that cute, can't remember any of it, and is now pregnant and won't get any for several months.

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I agree, it's a shame she can't remember. But pregnant women do have sex. Just sayin'.

But yeah, it's a K-drama, so probably not.

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I thought that I would be comparing the TW version to this, but the two Jangs have been spectacular and better than the original! Bring on the fun!

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RIGHT5x!!!!!! I really love Jang Nara's character here. She's perfectly adorable and funny. I can feel the FTLY's humor and good story just by reading the recapsss.......

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Ditto all around. I love Jand Na Ra and now am tumbling head-over-heel for Jang Hyuk.
I don't recall ever getting lightheaded and breathless at the mere sound of a voice bit it keeps happening whenever Lee Gun speaks gently to Kim Mi Young, or whenever he assumes the low, quiet commanding voice with others.
When contrasted with his high decibel panic/distress voice, or with his unselfconsciously gleeful laugh, the deep, rumbling, quiet voice is just so... [* oh, somebody please pass the smelling salts! *]
Phew!

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oh, JH deeper his voices for Lee Geon roles. it doesn't sound like his usual tone like before. it's so sexy you know. :D

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ditto!!

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Love it more with each episode <3 !

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.. i love that Grandma is so mercenary abt this baby business.. a far cry from any other chaebol halmonis..

Thanks for recap. Cant wait for tonight's episode..

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muwahahahhaha. I'm dying to watch this!!!!!

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Thank you as always for the recap Gummi!

This is one whacky drama for sure and I am definitely hooked already. Jang Na Ra is adorable as always and I am starting to see Jang Hyuk's character as his own and not some Oska/Dokgojin wannabe. I loved the fakeout they did with the mother. I really thought it was gonna be some typical chaebol thing where she'd get all pissy for him bringing shame to the family but her ecstatic reaction was just priceless. lol Looking forward to the next episode and hopefully we get more insight into Daniel's story.

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I agree. So refreshing!

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That laugh! hahahahaha

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For everyone to replay for their hearts' content...I present you a compilation of The Laugh.

http://fated-toloveyou.tumblr.com/post/91358889253

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Now imagine this as a ringtone...

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Don't tempt me. I'm trying not to LOL while imagining maniacal laughter coming out of my bag on the commute home.

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Now I want to do that! Is there a Way to do that?

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It'd be awesome as a ringtone.

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thanku..i was waiting for this so eagerly.it was a fun reading!

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Does anyone else think Jang Hyuk's character is a caricature? Maybe it's just his laugh, but I warmed up to the Taiwan-version character more quickly. I love the way Jang Nara is playing her role, though.

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Wish we had Choi Jin Hyuk playing this role.

So this Jang Hyuk guy was around before? I wondered where the hell they found this blistering clown.

I can't stand him - his face (kind of barely glued together with makeup), voice (Oh, man!), everything. He's so last millennium.

Bespectacled bumbling secretaries must be in season, since we get another one here, too.

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Well, I can't stand you. It's your choice to dislike Jang Hyuk and feel free to not watch it if you can't stand him. But yes, he's been around, for a long long time with remarkable career, and there's a reason when they selected him as the male lead over CJH.

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Jang Hyuk is one of those K actors in his late 30's. He debuted early at the age of 20. So he's been around in the business for almost 2 decades. He has a long and impressive CV n is a respected leading man. Maybe that's why they cast him as the lead.

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FYI, this 'blistering clown' or whatever you called him for once has win Grand Daesang, got nominated in International Emmy Awards and even got cast in Hollywood movie.

you can say what you want but at the end it's him who have the last laugh 'muwahahahahahahahaha'.

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I, for one, thinks the male lead's Taiwanese counterpart is a selfish, fickle minded brat and was one of those hoping for an upgrade on JH's version of the character, but strangely, I feel a disconnect with how Lee Gun is portrayed. I guess I just find his transitions from haughty-chaebol-with-zany-laugh to serious-and-overly-considerate-man to Miyoung a little too jarring. It all seems so pretentious.

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This show owes a lot to Jang Nara. I've seen the Taiwanese version and never really liked it but with this I can't stop watching because of her. She really knows how to bring you in even with her meekness and naivete. She seems to have that quiet strength in her just wanting to burst out. (I'm hoping soon).

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We don't like meek female chars. Jang Nara somehow manages to portray as meek in a way that is okay. Maybe it is to the writer's credit as well that the char comes across as being overly considerate yet not a doormat, looks unkempt, but not a loser. It's like magic.

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Jang Nara is the highlight of this all-round great drama for me. She brings a realness and charm to her character that if lacking would have been an annoying and pitiful one. I both empathise and sympathise with Kim Mi-young. She is sweet and kind without being cloying; diffident and humble without being insecure; and I really appreciate how the drama shows the downsides to her peculiar qualities. I really want to see how her character progresses! Not only hers, actually, but also Gun's, Se-ra's and Daniel's as well. This drama has spot-on characterisation.

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Love this drama. At last! Something refreshing to watch.
I fell in love with K-Drama since The Story of Bright and Successful Girl, with them two as leads.
I can't believe they did it again.
Brilliant! Just brilliant!

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You can say that again and again. I had actually marathoned Bright Girl several times before FTLY commenced. They have explosive chemistry for sure!! :D

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His laugh is stuck in my head.

MUAAAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!

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Please change "to" to "too" in the first sentence to correct grammar

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That meeting scene on the island was so hysterical and so good! I was already laughing when Gun was practising his "Omoni"... not knowing she is going to become his literal one... hahaha, really fantastic comedy! :--)

But I also like these quiet moments of depth... like when Gun is following possible Mi Young and just misses the elevator and then shakes his head...

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I don't even care about the story or the original (which I have never heard of before).
It's just that Kang Nara is so damn pretty and charming, and has such a nice soothing voice, that I will be watching it just for her. <3

(But I also noticed that I am not fine with watching just the raws because I. Want. To. Know. What. They. Are. Saying. Which speaks for the show :)

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Jang Hyuk's laugh is so contagious & I'm loving him <3

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gummimochi ~

Thanks for the recap. I didn't know what to expect for this show, but what a pleasant surprise. The cast is solid, through and through. I liked the "confessional" scene.

Just a few weeks ago there was a drama slump, now there's an abundance of "good" shows and FTLY is a unexpected treat. Kudos to the writers and cast members.

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I love the show so far. I think it's great that he seems to like or have some feelings or attraction to her, wanting to subconsciously meet her at the elevator or looking around for her at the office. Kinda sweet. His character seems to have heart and I'd decent unlike other chaebols.

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I luff this show. Would probably be stalking streaming sites later to watch the raw episode (Emergency Couple was the last time I did that).

As I forgot how the TW version went, I googled the synopsis to update myself. I hope this version wouldn't follow too closely the melodramatic events of the original, but even if they do follow it, I'm ready with my kleenex to have a good cry over a lovely show. Mi-young tugs my heart so much. And so does Gun, so I hope he wouldn't be too much of a jerk when Sera comes back into the picture. I'm rooting for those two.

Thank you for the recaps.

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I think they will follow the melodramatic events. If not how will MY change her personality (?).

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Just wanna say .... Gunnie ... neber sounded more threatening that this!

and that laugh.... muahahahahaha

(ok me go continue watch first before coming back here...

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This episode was sooooo good. So funny, so great.

I am SO freaking happy that that lawyer min got what he deserved.

In a direct literal translation from the korean, that guy is subhuman.

I hope he never shows his face again.

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Oh, my manners!

Gummi, wonderful job with the recap!

I wonder if, as you watch this adorable drama, you ever imagine yourself in Mi Young's shoes.... just a thought.

Mi Young's sisters are freaking hilarious. And the mom is pitch perfect.

JNR's Busan accent is actually pretty good! Hamoo hamoo?

*cackle*

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Perhaps identifying with her too much at times, sadly. She's so sweet that I just want the best for her. :)

So happy to hear from you, samsooki! Hope you and the family are doing well!

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We are doing well, thank you! And well wishes to you and yours!

Since like years and years ago, I've felt a kinship with JNR and my feelings for her Mi Young character is no different.

Unlike many k-drama characters that shall remain nameless, I've always felt that JNR's characters were played with 진심 (sincerity) that most actors talk about in interviews but I'm not sure if its true all the time.

I'm not sure if I would ever be friends with Jang Hyuk (he's too cool for school, and I'm just a student), but in a manner disturbingly akin to most stalkers (사생팬s), I sort of feel like JNR could be someone I could be friends with.... *cough* never mind!

Kim Mi Young shi Hwaiting! Gummi hwaiting!

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what you said about jang nara and the characters she plays, are spot on!

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I love how you pinpoint the "sincerity" in Jang Nara's acting. In School 2013, she is the one who brought weight to the series by acting as a glue to bind all characters together and bringing out all the best in them. She makes audience root for her characters. I haven't seen her playing a villain though - Hope that she will take on this challenge soon in the future.

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Is it too early to say this is better than the TW original?

I dislike overly nice (read: PUSHOVER) heroines who can't or won't say no and I found the TW version at times unrealistic and very grating. Instead of rooting for her, I just wanted to smack her upside the head and make her see sense. Jang Nara's take on it makes me believe that she's not a total push-over. She's just GENUINELY NICE and, sadly, people take advantage of that. And when she cried at that hotel balcony with Lee Gun in episode 2? My heart twisted and I cried along with her. Jang Nara's acting here is pitch perfect. The expression in her eyes (whenever she cried, I cried) and her body movement (the way she lowers her head and sort of shrinks into herself when she's sorry about something), were spot on. And her voice! I could really feel the emotion in them; especially in that balcony scene when her voice quivered ever so slightly and then full-on trembled saying those earrings were hers, just hers.

Jang Hyuk is also excellent here. Comic timing? Check. Emotive when scene calls for it? Check. Tone of voice that changes depending on the situation and who he's talking to? Check! And his character is so much better because a) Lee Gun is less of a douche bag than the TW-version and b) he realistically relates to Kim Mi-young's pain and is caring and considerate towards her. Jang Hyuk is SO GOOD, he even makes the (silly) floppy hair and manic laugh work. (Notice how Jang Hyuk bows his head in just the right angle to best show off his hair?)

Also, I love the way this FTLY handled the aftermath of the one-night stand. There were no off-putting histrionics and their goodbye and subsequent reuniting was very sweet and mature.

I like that Lee Gun didn't deny the baby is his. He didn't ask if some other guy got her pregnant and they're making Lee Gun take responsibility because he's rich. He didn't even blame her for getting pregnant. If he did, he wouldn't have been the first drama hero to pull those dick moves. but he never questioned Mi-young's integrity and he wasn't pissed at her at all.

I just love this show! :)

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Absolutely agree with this. What I love about this version is that while the characters themselves might be a bit strange, they are rather realistic. Instead of the typical 'chaebol' like behaviour, I think Lee Gun displays the behaviour of a rational guy. Like you said, he doesn't question Mi Young's integrity at all, which is really refreshing.

I agree with you that this is better than the original. I think this has to do with two things - the writing is superior and the actors are more experience so they are able to show nuance pretty well. Ethan Ruan may have been quite good to look at, but I don't think he had the acting depth (please don't hurtme, lovers of the original!). He just didn't have the experience that Jang Hyuk has. I also think Jang Nara brings out a wonderful vulnerability to Mi Young without being a doormat and I think she does a superior job than Qiao En. Hopefully this drama will go from strength to strength! Loving it!!

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I also apologize for the terrible grammar and spelling errors in the above post.

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i guess what u wrote is too correct..! actully i realy don like the lead actress being a doormat n totally lacking her spine! but the way her character is being potrayed she looks nerdy yet cute.. her mannerisn too doesnt go overboard which is in stark contrast with the one another show tht m watchin' these dez: high school king of savvy
there sumtimes i sincerely try to think tht her gesture n body language is rational but its too over the top!
i luved the fact tht the writers didnt make her wear 'ajumma' dresses! she looks naive n pristine!
i fell in love with her acting since my love patzzi!
p.s there is abundance of sp n grammatical error! kindly overlook...!

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"actully i realy don like the lead actress being a doormat n totally lacking her spine! but the way her character is being potrayed she looks nerdy yet cute.. her mannerisn too doesnt go overboard which is in stark contrast with the one another show tht m watchin’ these dez: high school king of savvy"

yes, i feel it too with lee ha na's character in high school king of savvy. make me hard to root for her, but yes to jang nara in this fated to love you.

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i guess what u wrote is too correct..! actully i realy don like the lead actress being a doormat n totally lacking her spine! but the way her character is being potrayed she looks nerdy yet cute.. her mannerisn too doesnt go overboard which is in stark contrast with the one another show tht m watchin' these dez: high school king of savvy
there sumtimes i sincerely try to think tht her gesture n body language is rational but its too over the top!
i luved the fact tht the writers didnt make her wear 'ajumma' dresses! she looks naive n pristine!
i fell in love with her acting since my love patzzi!
p.s there is abundance of sp n grammatical error! kindly overlook...!

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I totally agree with the feels in this "..She’s just GENUINELY NICE.". I am not getting that total loser doormat feeling that I had with her character that I got from the original.

Same plot as the Taiwan version, but totally different vibes from all the characters - I am so far liking this so much better than the Taiwan version (and have to admit it is turning out much better than I expected).

And I thought Grandma's reaction was priceless: "My grandson got some random girl from a one-night stand pregnant in Macau?? - WOW that's great!".

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No, it's not too early. It's definitely better then the original. In fact, everything you've said is spot on.

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To me, the TW version will always remain a classic, so i cannot agree with everyone here that I like this version more. Besides, this korean version is missing out those very things that i like about the Taiwan version- those heart tugging scenes when the mother is going to marry her daughter off soon and has a very heartwarming and painstaking talk with her; and the very dance in the first episode that remains the highlight throughout the show. Also, the side characters remain classics in the TW version. The sisters here dun tugged me as much as the TW version. It is not the korean fault here - the actors and actresses in the TW version are too. well. casted. I cannot imagine another actor or actress acting any particular character including the side characters!

But, the koreans keep up to its quality brand of 'korean drama'. As in, korean dramas are really popular overseas, so many foreigners have high expectations of this remake, especially when the original version is so popular. I heard its ratings, if we change it to the korean version of ratings, can hit >80% in korea for its highest ratings. It is super high. This remake manage to keep those heartwarming moments close to my heart, and even develop more of important scenes like when she is preying for her baby, and both of them hearing their baby's heartbeat, and her imagination of the talking baby - all of which are not in the taiwan version. I wun say i will like this version more, but i definitely like the male lead of this version more who is definitely more sincere to her and more comical here. The male lead in the TW version is a big jerk at the beginning, i really hate him hahas.

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Not really a fan of Jang Hyuk, but he's doing a great job as Gun. Even his laugh, I'm getting used to it. He is much better than Ethan and I'm enjoying this wacky comedy.

Can't wait for Grandma Wang and Mi Young's mom to arrange the shotgun wedding!

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Is this really better than the original? I'm still debating whether or not I should watch this because I absolutely LOVED the tw version. I actually just watched the last episode again and completely loved the ridiculousness of it all. Do people here think it's worth watching after completely loving the tw one?

[Spoiler Deleted -gm]

And I'm getting the vibe from here that Jang Hyuk's male lead is a lot less well... horrible? childish? (aka douchey) It took a whole lot of character growth for me to finally actually like him (which probably explains the major second lead shipping I was doing for Dylan the first time around watching this. I'm pretty sure for most of the late second act [Spoiler Deleted -gm]

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SPOILEEER! u-u

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Thanks for catching that, mel. But seriously, everyone: Let's keep it a spoiler-free zone.

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So far, he is waaaaaaay less horrible. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

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Loving the show so far! Song Ok-sook is always such a cool mom (okay I've only seen her here and in Gaksital though).

I must say I really like the islanders' accent too. I wonder if it's tough for actors to adopt a different accent/dialect?

The grandmother is kick-ass. From the trailer it looks like she's totally on the wedding band wagon and I'm dying to watch the next episode!

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The grandmother is turning out to be one of my favorite characters in this version. She seems a lot more down to earth than in the Taiwan version.

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Hahahaha i love it! Thank you!

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I am loving this drama so far. It's very entertaining and I love how it pulls on the heartstrings just the right amount.

I'd like to talk about Choi Jin-Hyuk for a second here. Damn that man is looking FINE!
I haven't seen him look at good since Daddy-Gumiho. He certainly didn't look that hot in Emergency Couple.

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in these episode the only phrase that registered me is the word HAMO HAMO and the imaginary APAp.... hAHAHA laugh so much ,,,, hehehe

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Lee Gun's maniacal laugh ain't doing it for me -_-''

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Loving this version as well -- glad to see some of the more ridiculous plot points from the Taiwanese version have been dropped. Also think anyone enjoying this would like Marriage, Not Dating -- fresh, witty, with a lot of heart -- at least so far.

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I agree with Marriage Not Dating - though a totally different plot line, it has much of the same feel as this one does, and really liking it also.

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I HOPE THEY INCLUDE MANY SMOOCHY KISSING SCENES THAT THE TAIWANESE VERSION DID IN THE PAST!!! YIEEEE! SO EXCITED FOR THAT AS WELL!

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That scene with imaginary voice calling him Appa was so funny!!! I don't remember when i I laughed that hard lately. :D
LOVE THIS SHOW!!! <3

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Oh my gosh, I don't understand why but it feels like this show is practically hardwired into my humour-circuits!! When Gun keeled over sideways at the big news, I had to pause the video in an effort to get my breath back from giggling and giggle-crying so much. And yet even amidst the humour there is so much heart. I love it.

Thanks for the recap!

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Thanks for the recap. Loving KMY's character and her family. I still have to get used to JH's laugh though.

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The scene where Lawyer Min formally introduces himself to Lee Gun... I laughed just like Lee Gun, That Laugh.
It was just too priceless to have them meeting for serious business.
I truly love how the show deals with the characters.

I really really hope this drama will continue to deliver the good until the very last second.
It's just so well done and thought out and hilarious until now.
I didn't plan to watch it at all, because of the memory I had of Jang Hyuk's character in (that furious mess that was) Chuno who had such a bitter vibe emanating from him. It was my first drama with him and it left me a weird feeling of him in my mind, I was not ready yet to watch another drama in which he'd play because I wanted to forget the Chuno memory some more. But then I came upon the first ep of FTLY which had me amazed with Jang Hyuk comedic side that I had never seen before.

He had me right at his first appearance, I could only gape seeing him doing that CM scene (and no it's not just because of the vision of his abs and perfect shaped-body) Come on, how cool and great was it for a beginning? Totally Brilliant!
And when Lee Gun says to Mi Young how come this is always the same people suffering and the ones who hurt them being ok, the speech in itself was great but JH made it even more meaningful thanks to his acting : you can truly feel the words coming from Lee Gun's distressed heart as he says it.

I am not familiar with Jang Nara, it's my first time seeing her but she's doing great too. Her character is very naive but I'm ok with it because there will probably be some character-growing for her. Mi Young's got such a sweet side (that comes a lot from Jang Nara's acting IMO) that even if she's naive, it's not the kind that get on your nerves. Two thumbs up for Jang Nara!

The two Jangs are really 짱!

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Just forgot to add that when the Chuno song starts playing in ep1, when Lee Gun was trying to fight the dog, it had me bursting into laughter, once more it was brilliant !!

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I like how the story progresses so far, and I'm beginning to like Gun too. But why is he so red-faced all the time? His lips look really red too as though he put on lipstick.

I also saw episode 4 raw. Yeah!

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Its not like the original and I don't know how I feel about that I'm a stickler for this if u are copying of of one show then you need to do what the other show did point blank ... IT'S DOING NOTHING LIKE THE ORIGINAL VERSION...
I wanna love Dylan not the Main lead that's the whole freakin point of the show so now half of the story is goneeee ..... So I'm on the fence about it...... ? Sad face

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Well, if it's doing everything exactly like the original, there's no point of re-make, is there? People wanting to see the exact same thing might as well just go back and see the original..! And I don't think loving Dylan is the whole point of the show :P Main leads are main leads for reason, and although I do agree second lead syndrome can be very strong and totally respect second leads' fans, I don't think that's the 'point of the show'. Well if you meant the whole point of the show for you, then I don't have a right to say anything about it....

Anyways, yes the show is not like the original and I don't think it's intending to be like the original. I think you should give it a chance as a separate show. If you like it, that's great. If you don't, that's sad but that's still not the end of the world becuz you still have your Tw version and it'll be always there for you :)

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I totally agree its definitely not like the original version but its a twist (ik I'm missing Dylan too lol) ...Try and give it a chance ... I didn't think I would like it but its good

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I totally agree its definitely not like the original... Its like it the same but not really lol ( I totally understand where ur coming from... the middle to ending I feel is going to be different ) but overall I didn't think I would like it either but I do. So I would suggest that you give it a try ..... Its a good twist . U might like it ?

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I may get lynched for this, but I'm actually enjoying this version more than the original.

But again, we're only 3-4 episodes in. Hopefully this train keeps chugging away nicely and we keep some of the original moments and the OTP relationship becomes stronger, rather than all the back and forth of the TW version - why waste that chemistry?!

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jang nara is the most unbelievably charmingly cute person in the world. i just want to cuddle her and feed her cupcakes.

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best comment ever!!! lols :p

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lol!!! i feel the same :p

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I tried to like it and gave it til episode 4 but honestly it's too over the top for me - I'm really liking Marriage, Not Dating and I think it's because the characters are less cartoonish - even when they add things like a big sign over a character's head flashing 'surprise' they still come off more realistic and down to earth than the characters in Fated To Love You

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this and marriage not dating are my new favourite dramas.

Gun's comic character is a bit much but once you get into him and what the actor is trying to do with the character he is a whole lot of fun.

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This episode made me a believer in Jang Hyuk as Lee Gun. Before the first episode was out, I was sure I wouldn't like him in the role. Then I saw the first two episodes, and I was surprised by how little I disliked him. (Dare I say, I actually thought he was a good choice for the role?) Then I watched this episode, and I am now officially sold. He's just doing everything right.

I'm just so in love with this drama right now.

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I could relate to Lee Gun. Sometimes, maniacal laugh is one way to conceive our real feeling. Bwhahahahahahaha!

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I mean "conceal". Really, I blame this on Jang Hyuk hysterical laugh.

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*SMALL SPOILER* - if that is possible

I really liked this episode. It had so many *laugh out loud* moments. Looking back it was even better than episode 4. But even the hard to digest problems that came in episode 4 were pleasantly wrapped. Sooo overall this is really a great adaption.

Thank you so much for doing recaps for this! It's nice that gummi can recap such a bubbly drama...after doctors stranger...this feels like healing medicine, right?!

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Loved that episode ! So hilarious and full of heartwarming moments.
Oh and I just realized that the actress playing Mi Young's mother is the Banchon's Chef in Tree with Deep Roots also starring Jang Hyuk lol. I laughed so loud when I realized that XD.

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i like this drama...sooo enterteining 4 me...love jang nara she is so prety as well as her act in this drama..

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Does anyone seem to know the piano song that is played when Daniel is playing hide n seek with the kids?

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does anyone who knows the song title fated to
love you episode 3 in minute 34:00
i want to download that song, but i can’t
found what’s the title
help me, please :(

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