The last scene of this episode is one of my favorites. Moo-young finally expressed some form of emotion after he sensed how desperate Jin-kang really was for their relationship. I can't trust completely that he actually wants to learn how to be a good person, but I hope this indicates a change in Moo-young's behavior. Is that too much to ask for?

It's like Jin-kook has never heard of Romeo and Juliet. Telling two lovers that they can't be together is the perfect way to get them to rebel and pursue their love. If Jin-kook was smart, he would have shared everything he knows so far about Moo-young.

Which brings us to an interesting point, is Moo-young to blame in the girl's murder? He didn't kill her but I feel like he set a lot of things in motion and he definitely didn't prevent it. He waited 20 mins outside the apartment which means he totally could have gone inside and stop Yoo-ri.

And this is what I wish Jin-kook told Jin-kang. The dude may not be a killer but he is definitely not an innocent bystander.

Also, I don't know what Woo-sang’s sister wants, which is both scary and intriguing.

We don't know the whole story about what happened in the brother's past yet but I think he's very different from Woo Sang. He just wanted to control SA out of vanity, and whatever feelings he had for her, they were not true love, I think the brother's love for JK is unquestionable.
He was wrong not to tell her the truth but it was done to protect her, he probably never thought that kid would show up again, and be a sociopath, and try to date his probable long lost sister.

I don't really understand Jin-Kang, she started to love MY too fast. It's like she is attracted to evil, the more bad things he did, the more she became morally outraged but also much more interested in him.

That last scene! Omaygah, that last scene!
I can see how much it cost Moo-young to say that words. To tell her to teach him be a good person. It's almost like he couldn't believe someone will do that for him. It's as if he wasn't even sure he can be that person. And tbh, I agree with him. But I also can see how much Jin-kang's thought about him means to him. We'll have to see how far he is willing to go to be that person for her.

Jang Se-Ran is a much scarier opponent than Woo-Sang; with Woo-Sang, at least we know what his endgame is. But she's just in it for the fun, and she has no weakness that we know of. I actually feel sorry for Woo-Sang because of her, can't imagine what it's like having to grow up around her.

Watching this episode and the next one, give me a whole different perspective on Moo Young. In this episode, there are things he does and says that give glimpses into a person who is not completely "bad." The very fact that he confessed to the murder is a sign that he was considering taking some responsibility for it. Yes, he just wanted to get things over with, as he said, but confessing to a murder isn't necessarily the best way to go about that. Moo-Young asking Jin-Kang to teach him how to be good is another hopeful sign. Him starting to call Jin-Kang from jail and changing his mind also shows that he is reflecting on his behavior and considering the outcome or consequences of his behavior. We don't really know his motivation for wanting to call her as it could be very different from what we imagine.... maybe it was his need to communicate with her because she is so heavily on his mind, or maybe it was to manipulate her or it could have even been in a simple hope of receiving a little bit of comfort from her. We don't really know. The fact that he actually did turn down the sister of the rich guy who died in the car crash is important, too. Even if that turns out not to be a final decision, it is a hopeful turn of events and does show that he is willing himself to be manipulated by Jin Kang also. I have not watched the Japanese version and try to ignore the comparisons that go beyond the episodes we are watching, so I am only going on what I see in this Korean version. By the way, I do love the comparisons Beanies give to the Japanese version when they stop at the current episode and don't get ahead....

I did not expect Moo Young’s walls to crumble at her request. The last scene was more powerful than any confession I’ve watched and that’s saying something.

Hi! Sorry I just can’t help but rant ‘coz this drama is pure love!

Episode 9 may not have many scenes that have JK and MY in it, but boy, those few are imbued with so much raw emotions. For the second time in two consecutive episodes, JK is the first one MY soughts after an ordeal (Ep8: hospitalization after the car accident-MY asks to get off the cab in front of JK’s place; Ep. 9: after being released from detention), and it says so much about how he sees JK as a “safe haven” of sorts as described in the earlier press releases.

But, I have to say that my heart broke for MY when JK said that she doesn’t want to understand him and that she doesn’t trust him. It was the first time in 9 episodes that I could actually glean sadness from his expression. I understand why JK had to do that, BUT still my heart went out to MY in that scene. (Plus, I found it quite cute and un-Moo Young that he used the pretext of looking for his cat just to break the ice!) It also marks a turning point in MY’s character development- for the first time ever he wants to be understood and seen in a positive light (as will be fleshed out more in the next episode). He used to not care what other people think of him until JK came along.

And yes, another memorable rooftop conversation with memorable performances from our leads. Seo In-guk didn’t need many lines to convey a deluge of emotions. “Then teach me”- that one line has got to be the most powerful line in the whole of dramaland this year. I think this is SIG’s finest acting project in his career. Jung So-min is also doing a fantastic job and she is able to match the intensity of SIG’s portrayal. My God. These two don’t need hugs and kisses, flowers and unicorns to make me swoon. Their chemistry is so off the charts I’m wishing they would actually date irl (haha sorry Lee Joon).

I am waiting with bated breath and with much trepidation for the calm before the storm that is Episode 10. I think we should all savor those sweet moments before the stars actually start falling down from the sky, right? 

If you read until the very end, thank you very much. Hihi. 



P.S. I sort of think that it was JK who made the drawing which MY cherishes so dearly. The thought came when JK started doodling MY and the cat this episode, and between the two characters she is the artist. Just a thought.

what an absolutely terrific show! That last scene was amazing and I could see all the pain in Jung So-min 😥😭 terrific actress

If Jin-kook was more open to Jin-kang about their relationship and what he knows about Moo-young, he stands a far greater chance of preventing them from being together. Would it make the narrative as interesting though? 🤔

Jin-kang, big mistake, you let a good one go in Cho-rong.
At least listen to him.

Does anyone else find it a little disconcerting how easily Jin Kang is able to date her friend's boyfriend? I know Moo Young didn't really care about Seung Ah, but Jin Kang seems to have forgotten about her completely. I guess the heart wants what the heart wants. I feel bad for Cho Rang--he deserved better but at least Moo Young nipped it in the bud instead of stringing him along. Did the brother set them up because he thought they'd be good together or did he just want an in with someone else in his work unit?

Ahh! I was waiting for this episode's recap and once again this show does not dissapoint in giving me certain chills. I'm even more frightened by the thought that Se-Ran and Moo-Young might get a certain partnership with the new brewery together, I mean just look at them. And I agree with the comments that said Se-Ran is a rather frightening character herself. She just has that certain glint in her eye that says 'come on, mess with me it'll be fun.'

And poor Cho-rong, I hope he doesn't add any unnecessary noble idiot gestures just to protect Jin-Kang from Moo-young because we already have Jin-kook for that. Haaay.

To those of you wondering why the hell would a decent, well-brought up lady like Jin Kang fall for a potential sociopath, here are good reads that are seen through an evolutionary lens:

1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201310/why-do-women-fall-bad-boys?fbclid=IwAR3idINLlWQt793MpSkiw-VQXME0fQg5xF8NVaIcDhDRUNFh9_Z1V2ox1_E

"Carter and his colleagues offer two possible explanations. First, sexual selection might be at work. This would mean that women are responding to signals of “male quality” when it comes to reproduction. And with respect to short-term mating, women may be drawn to ‘bad boys’, who demonstrate confidence, stubbornness, and risk-taking tendencies. Second, sexual conflict may be at play. The investigators state that “Women may be responding to DT men’s ability to ‘sell themselves’; a useful tactic in a co-evolutionary ‘arms race’ in which men convince women to pursue the former’s preferred sexual strategy.” They note that like a “used-car dealer,” Dark Triad men may be effective charmers and manipulators, furthering their success at short-term mating."

2. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-we-are-attracted-to-deviant-personalities/?fbclid=IwAR1F_QKzIr42hKC8w-h_8qG7z6oNoSIZf7eeXr8SEkXSEfUa6vqVZDu9teg

"As for the impulsive and risk-takers—who were shown to have multiple short-term mates, Gutiérrez speculates that a number of people are attracted to those types because they are considered captivating. “While they are selfish, rule-breaking, imprudent and rebellious, they are also brave, temerarious, independent and self-reliant—and they live frantic, galvanizing lives,” he says. “This captivates many people. This desirability could also have an evolutionary basis,” Gutiérrez says, as this behavior could function as a fitness indicator, “…a signal that the subject has such good genetic quality and condition as to live dangerously without suffering harm,” he adds."

I'm guilty of replaying that last scene more than 5 times, just to see Moo-young's facial expressions.
When he went to see Jing-kang to ask about his cat after his release, and Jin-kang said how she don't trust him, Moo-young look so small and sad, and you can see his heart shrink at the moment. My heart shrink seeing his face.

Chapter 12: Teach Me is out.

Check it out here.

https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1371103/a-hundred-million-stars-falling-from-the-sky-mystery-romance-thriller

Thanks @teriyaki
I was quite bowled over by how nonchalantly Moo Yeong admitted false 'guilt' for the murder of Mi Yeon. It seemed that nothing much mattered to him. He didn't care about repercussions to himself or the problems he would cause others. He didn't have Jin Gook's perspective that it would be better for the real guilty party to pay for his/her crime and start over. Instead he took the easiest route as it played out before him (again), sort of manipulating the next decisions, and yet not really, and either way, he didn't care. This utter indifference, lack of feeling and lack of empathy makes him dangerous even though he may never commit any kind of killing.

I'm not even convinced that he confessed out of a sense of responsibility that he had abetted a crime. As before, he had let the 'scenario' he had set play out, and was willing to play along with it to see where it would lead. It was another interesting game to him.

It's possible that because of his fascination for Jin Kang, he may be saved, but again, he may just follow the easiest route that is presented to him. As long as JK is there to 'guide' him, he may be fine following her lead. But JK is not omnipresent and there are many other factors that can impinge on his decisions, not least JGook's actions and reactions towards him.

The fact that so many different people are warning JK against someone like MY makes him that much more lonely and possibly pitiable in her eyes, and therefore more 'in need' of her 'care' ie more attractive. These warnings inadvertently are steering her more quickly towards MY instead of doing the opposite.

Jang Se Ran is an interesting character, introduced only recently, but already exerting a greater impact on the plot than her small scenes would usually imply. If, as she claims, she has recognised in MY a similar personality as herself, and wants to manipulate MY in her games, it's going to be equal parts super intriguing and scarily explosive. With all the best of intentions, with Se Ran in the mix, MY may not be able to learn from JK how to be good, or ever to exercise it.

Since most of us anticipate a tragic ending, I admit that I'm quite for it as the most logical conclusion to the twisted fate(s) of our main threesome. If there can be no good and happy conclusion of characters alive and together, then there only remains death and separation. Or will this go the safe kdrama route of giving us some implausible in between?

Nevertheless, I do hope the helpful and generous Tak and Cho Rong, and even the sad Yoo Ri will not be left in despair but with some hope by series end. 😐

Moo Young is a very interesting character. I don't think he's evil. He doesn't see to take pleasure to hurt people. And even if he has a responsability in the differents events with Seung Ah and Yoo Ri, he didn't plan everything. At the end, it was the responsability of Seung Ah and Yoo Ri too, they took decisions.

Moo Young is completely indifferent to what happens to him and to the others. Because of his past as an orphan, he clearly shut down all the emotions to protect himself. But now he met Ji Kang, she made him have feelings again. I think he's sincere with her like he didn't deny for Seung Ah or when he asked to show him to be good. I think he could become better but it will depend a lot of people around him like the evil sister or Ji Kook.

Thank you for the recap @teriyaki

There were 2 scenes that stood out to me in this episode. 1) The convenience store convo between MY and JinKook 2) The last scene where MY said he’ll try. I loved the former’s revelations and the later’s acting.

At the convenience store JinKook revealed to us MY’s true and unprosecutable crime — stage design. Just like with SeungAh and WooSang, MY designed a stage for his game actors to destroy themselves. The 20min wait idea is much much too chilling for any normal human. The images of the 2 ladies aggressively mutilating each other’s body most likely have crossed his mind, and we are not talking mud wrestling, possibly blood wrestling. He must have enjoyed those disturbing fantasies since he didn’t stop after this pair. As MY recalls what he did (for viewers to see) he still didn’t feel ashamed or remorseful.

I didn’t think MY plead guilty because he suddenly felt responsible. I think he knew too well that YooRi will confess. If not already, she’ll definitely come after she hears the news that oppa was arrested for helping her cleanup. (This plot point correlates with the J-version when he was arrested for killing the rich fiancé and the rich girl wouldn’t and couldn’t let him take the blame so confessed to killing) So with the assurance that his allegations will be dropped eventually, he didn’t bother to put up a fight. His mind was too occupied by his answers to JinKang and how the honest answers pushed her out of his life. Here I’m afraid he learned that his whole truth cannot be carelessly told to JinKang. We will have to wait and see if he’ll go as far as lie if her companionship is at stake.

So in the last scene, when he sees how emotional JinKang feels about his badness and yet she’s still thinking about giving him a chance to change, he knew his answer can’t be “No” or “I don’t know”. He already regretted that answer when he mumbled to himself in the interrogation room. I loved this scene, especially that drumroll right before his answer, because it conveyed so much thought and emotions without much words from SIG. I totally felt MY’s hesitance to answer as straightforward as he did last time, and sensed him searching for something appropriate that is genuine but pleasing to JinKang and could really see MY’s rush to spit it out when the lightbulb turned on. To the writer’s credit, his final answer was perfect. It conveys his realized incapability to be good, his desperate desire to please her, and his true promise — I’ll try.

Even if MooYoung is true falling in love, I don’t think love will fix him. I understand why JinKang hopes he can change. She’s just like most humans who wants to change their significant other by influencing. Not saying influence has no effect, but for fully grown adults it almost never works for the outcome intended, especially when the one you try to change is aware what changes are pleasing to you. I also think the capability to love does not equate to having the capability to emphasize or having...

Am I the only one who feels sorry for MY. He's done terrible things but life made him that way. He likes helping people like when he helped Yuri and when he helped seung ah. As it occurred to anyone that he didn't think Yuri would kill the girl when he gave her the pass code? He might have given it to her so she can sneak in and get rid of the video. There has been no proof that MY knew or saw Yuri as a potential killer. He saw her when she was trying to kill herself and helped her from then on. As for seung ah, he gave her freedom which was what she craved the most which made her happy. I'm sure he didn't plan on seung ah dying, seung ah dying wasn't his endgame it was woo sang he was after and as intelligent as he is I don't think that he could have predicted that woo sang would start drunk driving and try to kill them. Frankly I expected that woosang would have gone back to his office and hatch a plan with his secretary that was so conveniently not around to stop him from driving drunk. I really believe MY can change. The fact that seung ah's death didn't faze him made me feel sorry for him more, what could have broken him so bad. Everyone just seems pleased to have a bad guy for main lead they try to make him out into a crazy mastermind of things that just happened by other people's choices.
As for Chorong, as much as I feel bad for him, there's no denying he didn't stand a chance. I miss cute Chorong.

Btw, I know many of you find the "Then Teach Me" scene very compelling, well me, too. But, may I add that Jin-kang's bike scene was very lovely (Jung So-min why so damn beautiful). It captures in those few minutes the turmoil that must have been raging inside JK all this time, which ends on a somewhat bittersweet note that despite all the push and pull, the confusion, the guilt- it all will end with her wanting to see MY. She still fought well by the end of the scene, choosing to turn around and go back home (well, with MY waiting for her in front of her house LOL). BUT WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IN EPISODE 10, she may have won a battle here, but the war against those emotions was all but lost. Anyway, can't wait for Wed even if I know things are about to go downhill.

This show has been so well-written and compelling that I couldn't stop watching. But then halfway through this episode it turned into a bad romance novel.

That conversation on the rooftop at the end was particularly terrible.

"Everyone keeps telling me you're bad but why can't I stay away?"
"I know you can be a good person"
"Order me to be good and I will"

It was really bad.

My biggest problem with it is a problem I have with a lot of Japanese stuff. And it's all wider subtext rather than this particular vehicle.

And that's the assumption that understanding why men like this do what they do is worthy of time and effort and that women's stories are entirely about whether or not they should love them.

Her arc becomes ' will she choose the nice safe cop or follow her heart to the complicated man'?

And that whole conversation at the end framed her decision as a kind of rebellion against her family and society rather than an active decision.

Also, that whole "you're a bad guy but I'll be with you if you promise to stop that now" is a textbook starting point for domestic violence.

This is the first time this show has lost me and as usual it's around the "romance".