OMG THESE EPS!!!! thanks for this great weecap--and your thoughts, many of which echo things I was wondering about. (1) Especially: what's with that witness? like, really, why does the prosecution seem surprised (like he didn't know what the witness would say?)--and why is that guy a witness if he saw a man and not HR? I'm so confused and really hoping some beanies will help me understand.

(2) But what I really want to talk about is HR recalling how if Myung Woo had believed her, his life would have been different. That bit got me thinking about how reliable HR is. As a character, as a narrator, as a journalist. Also, is it possible that the reason she got into journalism was because of that high school incident? She was determined to present truths/facts and be believed? Blue House seems to have thought of her as highly credible. AND YET no one in her immediate circle seems able to believe her---not TW, not EJ, not even the director. It's just an interesting set-up....the person (journalist) who is supposed to be so trustworthy is clearly not...even as we watch the show, we can't decide when she's telling the truth. And for someone who claims to want to be believed, she lies/bends the truth a lot. Super intriguing.

I'm not even watching Misty but I love reading mary and odilettante's comments about Hye Ran's fabulous fashion. Also, I love mary's new term Selfish Brilliance! Hopefully, we'll have more Selfish Brilliant people and fewer Noble Idiots 👍

Oh Tae-Wook, say it isn't so!
I've been rooting for Hye-Ran and Tae-Wook to make it through these obstacles and make their way closer to a happy marriage , but this is stressing me out! There are so many unanswered questions: how did the brooch get in Kevin's car if Hye-Ran was the last person to have it? If Ji-Won was the last person to call him why isn't anyone suspecting her? What was Kevin even planning to do with the black box video in the first place? I can't wait until next weekend to see what happens.
Myung-woos character is quite surprising to me in that he was arrested at a very young age but somehow has all this knowledge about digging up information, stalking people, and finding empty warehouses ... surely these aren't things that he has practice with while he was a high schooler and I cant imagine that they would allow this kind of information to pass around in prison, right? Maybe he really was watching too much Healer as someone else suggested ^^'.

I find it hard to believe HR also. In fact I question whether her version of the episode in the shop is what really happened or what she wants TW to believe happened. Would she really admit to him that she let MW take the rap for killing the guy? I don't think so, and I don't think she or MW want that kettle of fish to be reopened. The statute of limitations isn't over yet! All the past scenes lead me to believe what happened back then was a huge cover-up.

The whole thing with that witness is so weird. No way he didn't vet that guy and have every bit of his testimony laid out for the best effect. So something else is afoot and I cannot wait for the next episodes. But....that also means we will be too close to the end of this drama! :( Surely this is the Most Elegant drama I have ever seen. I adore her clothes and I hope we see all of Korea's women sauntering down the streets looking like her and not wearing those stupid looking high water pants!

Who microwaves a wagyu steak? Such atrocity!

This couple needs to talk. I wanted Hye Ran to tell Tae Wook about Kevin. Not so much about what transpired between him and her recently but her past relationship with Kevin. I'd thought she would open up to Tae Wook about Kevin at the same time she told him about Myung Woo. Does she simply erase nasty things from her memory? I'm not sure if she was sexually assaulted by the loanshark but I think there was surely some attempt. I have little sympathy for Myung Woo because he didn't even kill the man out of protecting Hye Ran or in a sort of self defence. I cut him slack because he was just a boy then. Now, if Tae Wook had killed Kevin in the same rage then it's really a pity, isn't it? He could have just talked to Hye Ran. Hye Ran should also come 100% clean with TW. Half truths and selective memory dont' cut it.

The prosecutor will never be on Team Hye Ran. I can understand why he feels so frustrated because as dumb as he is, he at least knows he doesn't stand a chance against Hye Ran and Tae Wook if things are played fair. I can't really tell about the detective though. I just don't get why is he so emotional about the case. So what if he was on Myung Woo's case 19 years ago? Maybe he just cannot stand that Hye Ran wears pants better than he does?

Thoughts on these episodes:

(1) I agree with odilettante that HyeRan has not caught Noble Idiocy. HyeRan is upfront about her reason for leaving TaeWook and lays her reasons down. Therefore, I would like to coin a new term:

Idiotic Upfrontery: n. the foolish act of leaving a loved one by laying one's reasoning down, expecting them to understand your reasoning for leaving them.

(2) I may be in a different camp than most people but I now want to hang onto the writer's words that the ending is unexpected. I believe she wants us to think TaeWook is the killer but he unexpectedly isn't! I haven't figured out who can be the possible alternative yet but we have SIX episodes. Surely we can get more info on another suspect! *please don't crush my hopes writer-nim!*

(3) Another not-so-popular belief, I believe HyeRan's words are true. I feel like she's the heroine version of Lee Chang Joon from Secret Forest in this drama. He only said the truth but no one believed him until the end. HyeRan seems to be in the same boat. I TRUST YOU M'LADY!

Alas I have typed so much but my boss peeked at my computer so I quickly closed the whole tab.

Going back, the last two episodes wanted us to think that TW is the suspect but I don't think they'd hand the answer easily to us.

I hope that Director Jang and Hye Ran were just secretly working together to bring the baddies down. And if they do succeed, Director Jang could be the new VP and HR the Director.

I must admit that EJ is kind, except for that evilness accompanied with the sadistic Knocking on Heaven's Door. It seems that she knows a lot about HR but doesn't spill everything. Perhaps, she really cared for HR in Highschool? Or maybe she's HR's fan?

HyeRan reminds me so much about the female protagonists in Sydney Sheldon's novels. Said women would and did everything they could to get what they want. That being said, maybe something did happen 19 years ago, maybe it wasn't rape but a deal that HR made with the loan shark? Either way, it isn't good at all.

All these men killing off nasty people for Hye-Ran. I need her pheromones!!!

Waaah! That last screenshot of Go Hye Ran is <3 .
I believe that this drama wants us to show how easy it can be to imprison someone for murder through circumstantial evidence.
From one murder, this drama is able to branch out the topic into political corruption, media manipulation, gender equality and even marriage.

By the way, here are my favorite quotes here:
Once you try to protect love, it is no longer love. It is pride.
-Myung Woo
Even the most practiced lie will fall flat in the face of truth.
-Go Hye Ran

What I like about Misty is that it doesn't give us all the details of the things that happened before, thus we are left to believe who has the most believable version of the truth.

Love this show!

The way the scenes are lit is gorgeous and can we all grow up to be like Hye Ran? All that intelligence and steel-will wrapped in one exquisite, elegant package. Oh, and please throw in her wardrobe too.

The writer has hung all the tension on each character's emotion which drives their motivation to do the things they do. The plot weaves between private and public spaces, cleverly merging the otherwise boring corporate/political maneuver arch into the story.

The cops though, are really starting to grate on my nerves. I know cops are usually written like keystone cops in dramas but do they really have to be this incompetent? Why can't they do a thorough check on suspects? The fact that the cop got the prosecutor to insist that it is a man who fought with Kevin Lee...is the cop again going by "instinct" due to his, as yet unproven, suspicion of Myung Woo or has he actually found some evidence at last? Will his mistaken suspicion shake up more skeletons?

It will be interesting to see this story to the end. Hopefully a satisfying end too!

I'm so impressed how 'misty' this drama still is! Every time I think I have an idea about what's going on the next scene reveals something unexpected. It doesn't help that I can't trust Hye Ran about telling the truth. Normally I would hate this kind of character, but Hye Ran is so badass that she is now my favourite female lead character I've ever seen. She is perfect in carefully selecting those information which aren't harmful to her and which draw a totally different picture. So, was it really Myung Woo who killed the man in the past?
On the other side, I like Ha Ji Won more and more. She is actually thinking as reporter and asks the right questions. It was so good to see her questioning the detective's intention. And she was asking herself why Hye Ran is going after the director position, without jumping into conclusion. Nice done! You did better than all your male colleagues!
But I also want to know what Hye Ran's bigger plan is. She wouldn't let herself be used by the baddies, she is too smart for this. And so is Director Jang.

Also, the conversation between Myung Woo and Tae Wook was totally on point and I was questioning myself: when I'm hurt, am I hurt because of my boyfriend or because of my pride? It isn't always easy to be this honest to yourself. My respect for Tae Wook grows more and more with each episode. So please, dear writer, don't make him the killer in your unexpected ending!!

My theory for Unexpected Ending:

The brooch killed Kevin Lee. It's like The One Ring. It keeps trying to get back to its original owner.

I’m not saying HR is lying about the past but I feel like it’s not the complete version of what really happened that night. She is used to telling half-truths only, which makes me doubt her version of the story.
Tae-wook crying after HR told him about MW and how she wished he had believed her makes me more suspicious of him as the killer. And it also seems like Detective Kang is also suspicious of him now.

This is why we need weecaps: I would never have started this drama without them, but I caught up last week and now I cannot wait for the next episodes!
I particular, I want to see Hye Ran wiping of the smirk of Dumb Prosecutor and his Obnoxious Journalist Wife's faces. Hye Ran is superhuman for keeping her cool in front of their nastiness.
But this week's ending did leave me scratching my head: I hope the writer is building up something with this witness, because it would be bad writting if the ultra secret mysterious witness were not an actual threat to Hye Ran and her defense.
And does the hospital hug means that they are getting back together? Please pretty please, even Hye Ran sees that the separation is pointless when she cannot bear to hurt him and he just refuses to go out of her life.

I loved these episodes, the tension and how the story is shaping up. I bet Hye Ran and Director Jang are up to something, they are too smart not to see how the higher ups are trying to play with them. And it would be too naive on Hye Ran to trust her defense and protection to Kang Yool lawyers.
As for the baddies, could it be possible that they are targeting Tae Wook instead of Hye Ran here? Leaving her without her only support would be a way to get rid of her, also because of the scandal that would be created...I can't wait to see what happens with the trial and how the detective makes some progress and finds the truth in the end. My bet is that Tae Wook fought with Kevin but left him alive, and something happened after that. Maybe Kevin had an accident or there was intervention from someone else...
Well, I'm crossing my fingers here for the couple to end up together. The moment when Hye Ran run to the hospital and hugged him was so sweet, the poor guy was in heaven seeing how his beloved wife cared for him. Misty has made me discover a new standard for husband, haha!! I definitely want one as invested in the marriage as he is, and if possible as handsome as Ji Jin Hee :)

I think HR lies by omission. She doesn't tell all the truth and it makes people doubting her but not about the exact things.

Honestly, I don't really like the love between TW and HR. He seems more obsess than in love and she never convinced me that she has genuine feelings for him. Their scenes together as couple are the ones that interest me the least.

I believe Hye Ran too. I think he killed the creepy man, however I do believe he assaulted her, but she talked her way out of it. Initialky I wasn't sure why Myung Woo was always helping her, but I realize he felt like he was doing penance to her. He knew she felt miserable because he was in prison and he felt this was the only way to make it up to her.

As for the death of Kevin, I think both Tae Wook and Myung Woo are false flags. I think he may be it was Dong Hyun or someone equally random. At the end of the day the murder of Kevin isn't important, it is Hye Ran and Tae Wook's love for each other that is the story.

That being said if Tae Wook did it the test is if she will stay with him, despite her ambition to get to the top ranks of her career.

*To add to why I think it may be Dong Hyun, he called Kevin a bad dude. He may have killed Kevin because Kevin threatened to leave Eun Joo after his car liason with Hye Ran. Afterall Hye Ran kissed him to keep him off her back, maybe Dong Hyun got tired of Kevin treating Eun Joo with such disrespect. Just a theory. Lol

I love this show. I love Hye Ran's make up, her pantsuit armor, her boss stilleto heels, but mostly I love the writer for giving us one of the best written female characters in a long time. Cheers

Correct me if I'm wrong but did Det. Kang suddenly recognize Myung Woo and remembered the whole murder case years ago? Does he now suspect Myung Woo of killing for Hye Ran like how he supposedly did before? Doesn't Det Kang recognize Hye Ran from before? Her face is plastered all over the news. I'm sure her name would have rung a bell also. Did he really not remember her, or the reason he's so intent on her is because he does remember and believes that history is repeating itself?

I have to say the weakest part of this drama is definitely the law. Not sure how a random witness' testimony of what he "saw" can prove anything without proper evidence. What evidence does the prosecutor even have against Hye-Ran? Pretty much everything at this point is just hearsay with the exception of her having seen him the night he was "murdered" and the brooch that was in the car. It was ridiculous that she got arrested for the brooch and now that this has even gone to trial...

The writer seems to make us believe that Tae Wook is the murderer during the recent episodes but with them saying that the ending is unexpected, I believe he isn't the one.

(1) There's more to know about Kevin Lee's manager
(2) He seems to like Eun Joo. His concern of feeling very sorry for her is too much to be just a pity.
(3) Eun Joo seems to know that the manager can do dirty things seeing that she worries what he might do to Hye Ran.
(4) The manager has blackmailed Hye Ran. (with the pictures).
(5) He needed a lot of money for his sister before.

My theory is that Kevin Lee's manager might've also blackmailed Kevin Lee. He knows a lot from him (being his manager) and probably figured out that he can make more money by using Go Hye Ran. Things went out of hand and he accidentally killed Kevin Lee that night.

The brooch is still a BIG question mark and no one knows if it has a role to play witht he murder
What do we know so far?
(1) When Hye Ran came back home during the night Kevin Lee died, she was already holding her blazer (where the brooch was pinned) along with her bag and blue gloves. She was still wearing it before when she met up with Kevin Lee and Eun-joo.
(2) When she laid down the couch, her watch showed that it was 1:10am (several hours before Kevin Lee died).
(3) In the picture the detective showed to Hye Ran during the investigation, the brooch is on the vehicle mat along with the shards of glasses from the car.

Months not watching any kdrama and this finally dragged me out of my cave. Misty is messing with my brain and I am loving every second of it.

Thanks for making weecap, Mary and Odilantte! I definitely love everytime you gushed about Hyeran and her wonderful wardrobe room. Btw, Mary, did you watch The Good Place or it's just my brain forking with me?

Anyway, what's with the law people here????? How come this show has sucessfully convinced me that Hyeran is multifaceted character, but also that every one in law enforcement is stupid?

Det. Kang with his "gut" but digging this totally in the wrong place.
Prosecutor for not asking that question BEFORE trial.
Taewook, the defendant who makes sure he defends Hyeran but never question her alibi, or discussing any possible defense with his client.

I mean....

But the mystery is definitely good. My theory is, Myung woo is the killer. I don't know why, I don't know how, I don't even remember if the timeline matched LOL. I just don't want Hyeran or Taewook to be the killer. Eunjoo is way calmer now so idk. The manager seems fishy but I am not sure either. Hwanil probably my second theory, maybe they killed Kevin out of problems with whatever dirty deal they have and just happy the blame shifts to Hyeran. Maybe that's why that Kang lawyer seems wanting to destroy both TW and HR with his evil smile.

Two more days until Friday, guys. Hang in there, and we all shall be blessed with the wonder of Hyeran's armor suit.

KDrama Fact:
The Law and the Police are only competent if the Show's Main Characters are part of either organization. Otherwise, forget it!

I know that I was late jumping on the bandwagon but better late than never right? What a waste of DF premium acc of mine 😅 (no time to watch). I was hoping JBL would be offline premium too (best drama 2018 so far).
I really loved Hyeran character, she is so me ( in terms of thinking). She's not a bitch but I preferred super strong female character despite she fell in hell of bottomless pit. Why always people in marriage always concern about others opinion/ pov rather than their partner in the first place? I like JJH oppa alot, but him as Taewook are so pathetic ( in first 4 eps, I guess). He should fight for his love ( thank dramagod) and honour his marriage vow just like 7yrs ago.
I marathoned in overnight for this drama, glad that I pick it up quickly (oppa JJH- saranghae) and Hyeran is one badass lady (😍😍😍😍😍 her wardrobe is impressive with her stubborness). Can't wait for next eps 😉

Finally able to catch up. What a busy week for me. New episodes tonight! I can't wait. Agree with your takes on inept prosecutors. I mean, didn't they do questioning before the trials? A bit of prodding will reveal that a man fought with Kevin Lee and therefore making GHR a defendant void. I don't want either Tae Wook or Myung Woo as the killer. Pleasssseee show😢. Let my super girl has her happy ending😟

Ahhhh, I finally caught up with all the episodes and this show has my brain fogged. All the clues are hinting towards Tae-Wook but I have a feeling he's a red herring and the culprit is someone else.

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I just really don't want Tae-Wook to be the murderer but if I look at the show with the context of him being the culprit then all his actions make sense. If we had seen the story from Tae-Wook's perspective, it would've been a paranoid man who doesn't trust his wife, proceeds to make a bad one-off decision, then regrets and goes mad over his mistake throughout the show.

ruiejkfxcn NEXT WEEK COULDN'T COME ANY SLOWER

I'm sorry to offend anyone, But I watch it out of curiosity, until episode 5, for me one major flaw in this drama is the acting... seems less on fire compare to mother for example. It's not it's bad, they got the job done. but it's just lack subtlety and passion, which is a must in a drama like this who is suppose to be about drama full of passion and dark aspect of each character nature . It makes drama behind drama less engaging and the feels is abit lacking. The only important character who give the character depth is the actress who act as Seo Eun-Joo. I don't know if it's come down from the writing. But the script feels engaging and cohesive so far.

It's possible to lack both subtlety and passion at the same time. Subtle is different from bland although the line can be thin at times. Same with passion. The acting can be very passionate but it's not the same as overacting. Not sure if I make sense. Anyway, I am not referring to any actor in Misty. Although I nitpicked on Kim Nam Joo and Ji Jin Hee in my comment, I still think they are doing a great job.

Episode 9 take a big turn in episode 9. Now I know why they cast Ji Jin He. Now his character take a big turn into the story. He is being an angry person inside though he is still denying his other side of him and he is become more interesting to watch as a character and acting! This writer is so good so far...