The writer really got me there with the last scene, I too, like Song-ah, was a jittery mess wondering why Joon-young wanted to see Song-ah and since it was episode 8 I had a feeling a confession and kiss was coming. But then he came and told her that he was going to play the piano for Jung-kyung and I was crushed. But then he turned it around and told her he liked her! and thereafter I melted into a puddle when they kissed.

I'm really glad Joon-young told Song-ah that he was going to play the piano for Jung-kyung. More drama's need to take notes, unnecessary misunderstandings won't happen if the main characters just communicated. I mean not that DYLB doesn't have it's fair share of misunderstandings but I'm glad this one won't be it since JY and SA are finally together!

I suppose the streets will be flooded this week as a lot of us just melted into puddles with episode 8. Next Monday is a looong wait.

I was planning on saying so many things but after seeing the kiss I forgot everything I was planning to say. I mean can you blame me? That was one of the most picturesquely beautiful and cinematically appealing kisses I’ve seen in 2020.

So anyway the dialogue before the kiss echoed “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”, with “I like you” instead of the aggressive “I love you”. And the most interesting thing about the Dimple Couple is the actors were building up their chemistry to go with a bang when the time comes. And I believe it actually worked. No one expected for the shy not-a-couple to kiss at all (Joon Young was practically eating her up), keep away like that. Remember how they shied away when their hands accidentally touched? And I already know that Kim Min Jae is a good kisser. I’ve seen his kissing experiences. What’s more interesting is that they’re not kissing like how an American couple would kiss, but how into each other they were while kissing. That’s what made it extremely special.

I wish to say more about the two episodes, especially about Jung Kyung’s pathetic showdown and how free Hyeon Ho is now that he got closure, or the fact that Jung Kyung would actually be a good teacher and how she might be getting interested in her ex once again. But I lost all faith I had about Jung Kyung after she lied through her teeth about sleeping with Joon Young. And in front of him as well?! How can anyone even THINK of lying like that? And I don’t even want to spend a second of my life talking about her. The writers might think of redeeming her later on, but so far, I don’t like her and I want her shipped off to China or somewhere, where she can’t come in between our Dimple Couple again.

I also want to speak about Hyeon Ho. I used to like him at first because he is one of my favorite actors and his portrayal of a heartbroken boy just crushed my heart. But he is also extremely selfish. He only thinks about himself and how he would look in front of Jung Kyung’s eyes. He has forgotten the fact that Joon Young considers him a best friend and that that same best friend gave up his first love because he values his friendship a lot. Hyeon Ho might not be directly affecting Joon Young’s life, but he is extremely selfish and doesn’t want to listen to Joon Young’s side of the story.

One thing I noticed in the previous episodes is how Joon Young keeps trying to close his cupboard with all his USA stuff in it. He has been trying for some episodes to close it but had a hard time like he’s afraid to say goodbye to the memories he used to have. But once he got it closed he walked upto Song Ah and gave her the signed DVD saying “I’m sorry I was late” basically saying he’s sorry he took so long to come to her, to receive her love and to love her back. It’s just something I noted in the previous episode and I didn’t get the time to say it because my OTP decided to kiss and melt my brain.

So, besides that closing confession and kiss, here are some other thoughts about this week's episodes:

I wonder if we will get to see what Song-ah said to Dong-yoon. Oh, if only he hadn't waited so long. Oh, if only he hadn't slept with her best friend. Time to move on, Dong-yoon. Song-ah has someone else in her heart, someone who deserves her more.

Surprises from Jung-kyung's family this week! A really supportive and helpful master class for Song-ah. Thoughtful guidance from her distant father. And Grandma confessing that she hurts people on purpose to snap them out of their romantic dreams, so that they will live their lives. Beanies have been looking at Grandma as a villain. Did her confession change anything for you?

Young-in seems like the person Song-ah has been needing in her life. I hope Song-ah comes back to the foundation to work instead of pursuing her masters. If she isn't going to get the kind of teaching that will help her grow as a musician, then it's better for her to be out of the environment where she's always last, and in an environment where she's not only valued but also contributing to music in her own way.

I love, love, love how nuanced this show is. Jung Kyung could be just a stock baddie, and yes she did some jaw-droppingly horrible things in these episodes, but show is mature enough to reveal that she is more well-rounded than that - not only does she have the chops to be a good teacher, she has the professionalism to be a good teacher to Song-ah.
In sortof the same vein, our stock gossipy office dude suddenly revealed his ambition of his own, and in one swift move stops being comic relief and starts being a Big Problem; that was unexpected.
I love how this show continues to do things so well: being true to classical music and those who live for it, being honest about relationships and all their messy glory, being realistic about such things as office politics, the commercial marketplace, and what it means to be last chair. (BTW, for those who do not know, last chair first violin - or last stand, for that matter - is considered a worse position than the first chair or first stand of second violins. It epitomes what Mozart in the Jungle said about professional orchestras: " a graveyard for violins". So I understood how she felt about it, completely (been there!).

I hope Song-ah realize that her professor is just using her for the stupid chamber/donation stuff and doesn't care about her in any way.
I know Song-ah loves violin but I really want her to work for the foundation...

I love how this drama showed Jung-kyung's professionalism for teaching music.
People are not one dimensional.

I feel like I've talked about everything on my wall so can we just talk about how Joon-young looks at Song-ah. He looks at her intently and when she leaves, he stares longer then smiles as he looks away. If that's not swoony, I don't know what is!

i love this show! it just makes me squee and swoon and happy. and to echo everyone else, it just does such a great job of making the small gestures and parts of a growing relationship exciting and compelling.
while i absolutely loved the kiss and confession of JY (finally!), i am a little concerned what the next half of the show is going to have--heartbreak and more nuanced conversations about talent/passion?! i'm also curious to see how the love triangles/hexagon play out.

So the first time watching the scene I lost my head.
The second time I tried to take it all in. All of it.
The third time I just wanted to be clear on how many times he said it in that deep sexy voice of his.
The fourth time I wanted to follow Song-ah's finger movement. Not on the violin. On him.
The fifth time I was trying to see if the piano suffered any damage.
The sixth time......

Oooh, that scene at the end of episode 8 was absolutely swoon-worthy! There must be something special about that rehearsal room to witness their first hug and first kiss.

I was waiting for jealous Joon-Young after CEO Yoon's confession, tho. Will we get to see it? I think the ship has sailed, so I'm not complaining.

I felt that end of this week's episodes ended with one of my best K-drama kisses of 2020, according to my opinion. I really loved this.

Oh Song Ah and Joon Young are just precious puppies. I was not expecting that kiss but I am glad it happened. Joon Young has let go of Jung Kyung. This was necessary, its still a mess...but this is progress. Hyun Ho is no more reeling from shock and acting on anger. Jung Kyung for the first time has demonstrated some likable traits. Her small, tiny moment shared with her father was actually more poignant and emotionally loaded than most other scenes we get with her grandmother. He sees her, he knows her, he doesn't interfere but he knew that she needed a bit guidance. The advice he gave was simple, succinct and it reached her. Now back to Song Ah, that teacher is horrible. Actually most Kyung Ho teachers are horrible, soulless human beings. Money drives academia but passion too. How come that is missing in every single one of them, rather unrealistic. Now as for Simon, I actually think Young In has reached her natural limit to do something of any real financial significance for Joon Young. Between Kyung Ho foundation directors outright disregard for Joon Young, his vulnerable position....Young In hasn't been professional in handling Joon Young. She cares for him but that care won't put food on his table. Simon is driven by money but he is more practical in his approach. Everybody makes music to earn a living besides glory. So, letting Joon Young's profile fade the way the foundation allowed is preposterous. Joon Young isn't wealthy. All 4 kids need to figure out how to balance it. World is selfish. Trick is to use those who try using you and the sooner they learn it, the better.

Why are all the music professors so terrible in the show? It is almost like we got four horrible mother-in-laws from makjang hell (the conductor, the two violin professor, and the piano professor.)

If you accept a student into your studio, take responsibility. Help the student grow to be the best musician and artist she can be. Foster her curiosity, inspire her to learn, nurture her artistic and humanistic sensitivity, and help her navigate and transition to the professional world.

STOP DUSTING AND ANSWERING YOUR PHONE during that precious hour the student get with you each week!!

Could this be Jung-kyung's saving grace? She and Song-ah might grow to have this interesting mentor/mentee relationship which will evolve into a wonderful friendship.

More English-speaking Joon Young, please. I can hear that voice reciting the alphabet, English menus, the telephone book. It's better than ASMR.