Right now this is a like, not a love, for me. I can’t put my finger on exactly why, because there’s nothing terribly wrong with it, and I really like lots of things about it. But I’m not laughing out loud or cheering for anyone (second couple possibly excluded) especially hard or crying at the sad bits. I’m pleasantly watching and am certainly not bored, but I think I was expecting a little more sparkle. Still. Lots of shows wish they could attain those heights, and I really feel like I have very little to complain about.

However, I might need someone to help me understand why Min-gi didn’t lead with, “and oh btw, you should stop telling people about your past life connections because it’s slowly killing them.” Surely this would be top of the PSA list? That aside, I’m glad he and Seo-ha’s reincarnated mother have entered the scene now - and not just because I’m always happy to see more of Lee Chae-min. I don’t want to see them saving up too much story now that we only have a few episodes left, so it’s nice to see some movement, on that front and others.

This show continues to be good! And I like how all characters (leads) are well written, how well it’s shot etc. Also, the tie back to her first life was definitely intriguing.
Not a big fan of the mother also coming back to life and remembering her past lives, as it seems too convenient.
I really felt for Seo-Ha as he was trying to break away from himself and his pain. His guilt, suffering was all consuming but he is trying little by little to be a little happy. That kiss was so emotional. Watching him smile makes me happy.
I was surprised that he chose to destroy the evidence. But thinking about it made sense. It’s something Seo Ha would do.
So the father knew!! He knew someone attempted to kill his own son. And he was ok with it? Who is this uncle btw? How is he related to the chairman?

The awkward confessions and Ji-Eum’s continued candid remarks set the theme but the murder mystery is clouding that plot. The part timer acknowledging he is also a past life rememberer, as well as Hanna, starts to overwhelm Ji-Eum as her past starts to cascade on her. The idea (or curse) that she remembers all her lives is because of the traumatic death in her first by an assassin who she loves now is a grand twist.

It appears past memories are the fuel for timeless revenge in the present. We know the players in the fatal accident and it is a complicated tale of time-skipping brutality. It seems there is a Ground Hog Day deja vu circular story about how past life incidents repeat in next lives. In her first life, she was a servant to a master (the part timer now). In her 18th, she took care of the master, Seo-Ha. Some would call it fate or bad karma, but the writer may be indicating that i old dead souls take their revenge even if it takes a thousand years.

Why has Seo-ha’s father’s right hand bandaged? Did I miss something? And why was Im at the loan shark’s demise if he was working for Seo-ha’s father and not uncle? It gets me to wonder if past life memory is genetic and the family was trying to end its own curse by getting rid of Seo-Ha just as they have erased his mother.

I find this drama really compelling. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the story is fast-paced and twisty. What I can't get behind is the OTP romance, for all the reasons DaebakGrits listed above, but also because there was absolutely zero build-up. We never really see their feelings develop. There is no tension, no silent yearning. We're just supposed to accept that they should be together because of their childhood connection and fate. On the other hand, Do-Yoon and Cho-Won's romance has all the chemistry that is lacking in the main pairing.

Thank you @daebakgrits , but unlike you gradually falling out of love with the main OTP, I slowly started falling out of love with the whole story. I stuck to this drama because the plot, its execution, the characters were all refreshing and intriguing to watch, but with these two episodes the story has turned into another typical kdrama.

Since, they avoided the love triangle I was hoping that the show would surprise me, but the eye roll started with the connection between Ji Eum's dad and Seo Ha's accident, amplified during the star crossed lovers revealation and stayed till the end of Ji Eum's confession. Bleh!

Even Cho Won and Do Hyun romance, although cute is becoming draggy because of the fiddle faddle reasons that Do Hyun keeps spewing.

As I have already crossed 3/4 mark of the drama, I will watch till the end, but the only saving grace is Ae Gyeong who is continuing to pour her love without expecting anything in return. She is too precious to die.

I am now of the opinion that, while this may not be a bad drama, it's not a good adaptation. It's like the writers just decided to use the webcomic as a jumping off point, which is disappointing to me because the webcomic had a very good story. Additionally, the changes the drama is making seem counter to the themes of the webcomic, and they're replacing everything that made it fresh and interesting with the same old cliches. The drama also just seems so unnecessarily dark and they're cramming in way too many subplots. Nothing is being given time to breathe, especially the relationships. And I feel like the drama just kind of forgot about the hotel revitalization, other than Cho-won landscaping? The editing seems to be getting worse, with very important scenes seemingly missing or just implied. As I've mentioned, I also think that the drama playing up the past lives more is negatively impacting the story and especially the main romance.

Speaking of, no one has been more impacted than my beloved second leads. I was so looking forward to the scene of Do-yun getting drunk, but it seemed to come out of nowhere. The webcomic had so many other scenes building up their relationship throughout the story, leading up to that scene, and they just got truncated. I am very sad because I love the actors playing the second leads. I also missed the specific thing that happened in the scene in the webcomic, the drama version was less satisfying to me.

I didn't love that moment for the kiss, I think it should have happened later. That being said Min Gi being her first love was unexpected. Why didn't he just tell her? She wouldn't care anyway, but at least she would know. I do like the twist on the first love though, Seo Ha being the reason she remembers her past lives and not for a good reason, is just the twist needed. There is so much plot left, how will they wrap it up. I'm excited to see.

What I took away is that she and mingi were lovers in their first life( he some sort of prince and she noble) and seo-ha was the one who killed them, Maybe a coupe to take over. So they have to right what ever happened, and need to meet each other to close the circle

With so much happening these episodes, the characters and their respective families becoming more intertwined it's becoming very shakespeare-esque.
Although I love both the main characters, I'm starting to feel like you DaebakGrits and I don't necessarily think they need to end up together or their focus be about romance. As another beanie mentioned already, their kiss felt more emotional than romantic. 
Seo-ha has so much to work through and although Ji-eum is helping him to move forward I feel she is being too selfish with her big reveal on top of all Seo-ha is dealing with. That was not the right time to tell him who she was and there are moments when her behavoiur does feel manipulative.
Poor Seo-ha can't catch a break, why do they keep shovelling more unnecessary trauma onto his character with no therapist in sight.
I'm glad he has made some boundaries with Ji-eum though but her character's personality doesn't bode well, she is too in your face and headstrong.  
I would be really interested in seeing more of Ji-eum's other past lives that we have only glimpsed. This seems such a lost opportunity and would of easily rounded out the show for 16 episodes. 
Again, another round of applause for the cinematographer, this show is such a pleasure to watch. The opening scenes of episode 7 in the forest in the snow and then snow covered mountains. The spectacular scene inside of the circular abandoned building, rising up was stunning along with watching the ml walking through the tall, windswept swaying grasses.
I look forward to this show every week and I will be sad when it finishes. 
Thanks for the recaps DaebakGrits.

Agree about the fantastic cinematography and the colours. It is simply beautiful.

I was starting to get a little bored with the romance between Ji-eum and Seo-ha and especially Ji-eum revealing her incarnation all the time, but the first life murder suddenly raises the question if this romance is even appropriate. It very much looks as if first life Ji-eum was killed by first life Seo-ha - where does the present day romance go from there with the knowledge of this tragic connection?

It is still unclear to me who Min-gi was in the first life, but I am pleased that he is not the grim reaper.

Lucky for Seo-ha that he still owns a working Walkman! Not sure my kids even know what this is.

Hum with 12 episodes, I'm not sure the story needed a first life mystery in addition to 2 love stories and 2 murders.

I would prefer that gave more flashbacks or scenes between Cho-won and Do-yoo, because they barely spoke together and it's not really clear why they love each other. Even if they both are cute together.

I don't agree about the kiss scene. I really like it. He showed and said it aloud that he has feelings for her. Her showing up at this moment was just one more reason to like her. And I don't agree about the fact Ji-Eun is manipulating him. She always was pretty straightforward with her feelings and intention. He needed to be comforted, it was natural she cooked something he liked.

I don't understand his father... Why he's so passive?

Am I one of the few watchers who is more interested in the drama now than before? I’ve had so many doubts already (still do) so my expectations were low, low, low. And So. Much. Happened. If nothing else, I’m just curious now about all these threads will tie up. And I won’t lie. I kinda just want to see more of ABH in a hanbok. Those visuals, the whole first life, was arresting.

As I mentioned before, I have zero knowledge of the webtoon, so although it saddens me that those who read it feel this drama is a poor adaptation, I think it's a well-written, well-done show. The story is complex and compelling, the cinematography is stunning, and I feel emotionally connected to all the characters, even that cat that photobombed Seo-ha and Ji-Eum's kiss on the road!

I am disappointed in the lack of clear motivation and development in Do-Yoon and Cho-Won's story. They have so much chemistry and the angst is right there under the surface, but so far, we've only been given the flimsiest of reasons why Do-Yoon won't just let himself love her. In contrast, the leads have a rich story together, but the chemistry isn't that strong--it's sweet and gentle, and I certainly buy their attachment to one another, but I don't feel overwhelmed with feelings when they're having romantic moments.

All that said, I loved the twist about Min-gi (although even with his many past lives, I still found it ridiculous that someone that young is an archeology professor). I don't think he's actually Ji-Eum's first love, as I can't see the drama ultimately going there, but I liked the suggestion that he might be as that turns the whole setup on its hand. Additionally, I appreciate how the same people keep showing up in Ji-Eum's lives. I'm not a spiritual or religious person by nature, but I like the idea of our current lives serving to help us work out past relationships and conflicts, even though based on this drama, it doesn't seem to work, lol.

And I thought that uncle was swarmy, but I did not expect him to be behind the accident, and I'm dying to know why.

I think I jinxed it when I said episode 6 was good and I'm looking forward to growing fonder of the rest. It's a headache to follow these 2 episodes with so many revelations. It turns makjang pretty quickly. They probably should swap episodes number with KTL.

I feel like the actors portraying Min-gi and Seo-ha's Mom's reincarnation are bad. Now that we know they've had many past lives I expect more depth (probably difficult for such young actors). Ji-eum is basically omniscient until recently and she shows that confidently.

I’ve been having trouble with the way our ML and 2ML have been acting (or not) on their emotions, whether love-directed or trauma-produced.

But in reading all of y’all’s and @daebakgrits’ excellent insights, I’ve come to realize one of the things that’s really bugging me about Ji-eum’s own motivations, and that is, to paraphrase another (less-well-loved) recent drama:

She’s in love with the memory of Seo-ha, when, really, love is the actual person standing in front of her.

Those memories may be 19-lives’-old, but her aloof, even condescending, tone suggests that she’s acting on them rather than on the situation she’s in presently, where there is indeed a man clearly struggling with his mental health.

I’m with those who are not convinced that being kissed is what he needs. He certainly states quite clearly that he’s not ready to commit to her because of his mental state.

ep 7 - Another boring episode. If it wasn't for that first ep I'd have already dropped this because not even ABH's pretty face can save this drama.

Anyway. That second lead couple does not have chemistry, story, dialogue or anything, so drama used the laziest plot device and had them both fall drunk into each others arms to give some feels. I'm so tired of all the heavy gratuitous drinking, cultural products don't have to educate but it would be great if they were not used as a means to romanticize dangerous behavior.

The only good thing from this ep is that we finally know why HDY is a jerk sometimes and the reason actually has logic. If he was hired as a spy long ago, he does have reason to have some sort of inferiority complex and all kinds of conflicted feelings about the relationship with SH and motive to think cute, charming CW, is way above him.

The main couple is becoming weird. This guy is too messed up and she feels more like an friend than a girlfriend, maybe because she is so calm and collected, that manic energy has gone down and nobody questions her sanity anymore.

I can't believe drama had her tell the truth to secretary. Why would she do that?

The mystery woman was SH's mother? What is this? Crazy Coincidence? If she knows she shouldn't get together with people from her past why is she telling it to JW? Where is the conversation after that hug???

Shaman guy also did not explain anything to her, just gave her some homework. We should forget she has been curious about others like her for centuries.

I can't believe this webtoon is that bad. It must be some adaptation lunacy.

ep 8 - The even eps are always better. It wasn't nicely done but at least it advanced the plot in many ways.

The kid love story turned into a First Love thing? Again? There is a chance it was actually a plot twist right? Her love was Shaman Guy and SH was an enemy who turned lover by some sort of cosmic irony. Make it happen drama! It's so much better than wher you have been going before.

Speaking of irony, she just reincarnated as the daughter of her killer for no reason??? So he could also pester her childhood? This drama won't even try to say anything about the reasons for so many coincidences, will it? And nobody will care, will they? kkkk

Anyway why would SH's mom bother with evil stepmom?

Of course SH would "send her upstairs" to find those papers. So she could better enjoy that empty house kkkk.

The uncle tried to kill the boy and his father is coverung it up? I know he's evil but that's just stupid, but at least THAT will get some sort of explanation later. Maybe they were enemies from another life too. I'm joking. What is it about potentially good dramas that turn crazy that sometimes makes me write so much?

Nice cliffhanger! Might as well tell him, at least it will distract him from the unjustified guilt trip. He would just dive into that pool again.

We love this show. It is living up to its promise.

First, I want to thank @vienibenmio, whose comments based on her love for the webtoon have helped clarify a few things for me. I've never been enamored of this show, but I certainly see how I could have been--two romances, no love triangle, and an interesting reincarnation twist on destiny and entwined lives.

But, after these episodes, I've given up on the romances, simply because of the male leads. I thought maybe Seo Ha, after realizing his love, would brighten up a bit. A nice, passionate kiss and an unexpected backhug might have alleviated his burdens, and refreshed him more than a long session at the bottom of the pool. But no--he's soggier than ever, with all the appeal of a damp baked potato. Then there is Do-yoon. He's not only a cold fish, he's really kind of a jerk as well. I wouldn't be surprised if he took the flower ring Cho-won gave him and crushed it in his clenched fist of resentment.

I'm more favorably disposed to the way the reincarnation side of the story has developed--it is interesting that Seo-ha is the likely murderer of whoever Ji-eum was in her past life. So here, I guess the theme will be eternal forgiveness, or something like that. It is striking to me that in a story that has romance as a central theme, the drama has leaned heavily into the deaths, traumas and anguish of past lives. Of course, there certainly has, is, and will be a lot of those in human history, so the show is justified in showing desperately crying children, anguished mothers fleeing, bloody swords, and white trucks barreling into other cars over and over again. But, because I watch kdramas somewhat to escape reality, like in imagining reincarnation as in how I would try to be a better person, I think the show could have occasionally nodded toward the fun and amusing, especially if the FL remembered everything about her past life.

I realize I'm being unfair, and probably this story is dark, tragic, and unfunny throughout so that whatever redemption or forgiveness that comes at the end will feel earned. I probably was a malcontented sourpuss in my past life.

I'm wondering if Jang Yeon-ok's son is actually Seo-ha's uncle's son and not Jung-hoon's. This may be why the uncle wanted Seo-ha dead, so that any inheritance wouldn't be divided up between the two sons.

I'm still enjoying this show, but I do agree with most of the criticisms here. Even with 4 episodes left I'm wondering how everything's going to wrap up. Normally 12 episode shows are the perfect length for me but I'm wondering if 19th life couldn't have benefited from some extra episodes and time to let some plot and romance elements breathe and have their own space

I'm still very much enjoying the show. The kiss feels right to me. Seo-ha was comforted by her kindness and gravitated toward her, and he did confess to Do-hyun previously that he likes her. I can understand how emotional and comforted he was by her presence at that moment.
Perhaps I am very accepting of all Ji-Eum's actions because of her mental age. I keep thinking how will I behave if I have lived for 1000 years? I think I would be very indifferent to things, relationships, and people around me. In that sense, I was amazed by her monologue at the beginning of episode 7, which I think explained all her nosiness and kindness toward Seo-ha. Because there are many instances in the story in which she kind of mothering him. I supposed living for that long means you have to find a purpose in your life.
Because this is a fantasy drama, I kinda resign to accepting that she loves Seo-ha because he is the love of her lifetimes. However, the twist of him being her lover who betrayed her in her first life is perhaps a better explanation, just like the killer in her previous life is her father in her present life. For some reason, the reincarnation roulette really messes with her.

A few episodes ago I commented on how I want Seo-ha to fall for Ji-eum for herself. But though she sensed firsthand how hard he had it because of the car accident, she keeps somewhat deliberately reminding him of Joo-won. Which is starting to be annoying. Like @daebakgrits I wished she took a step back instead of kissing him in that state.

Actually, I can't care less about the main OTP. I am just curious about the karma from their first lives. Were they lovers or enemies?

I love this show. I feel like I'm in the minority here.
I love the cat walking in the background.
I love the non-stop hints Ban Ji-Eum gives to to Seo-Ha and the tease of him getting closer but never getting it.
I love the way Ji-Eum enunciates "Seo-Ha" in the most tender and longing manner.
I love Shin Hye-Sun's protrayal of Ji-Eum. Shin Hye-Sun has reached that point for me where she can do no wrong.
I love the cinematography and the color palette.
I absolutely love the relationship between Ji-Eum and Ae-Gyeong.
I love the healthy Ji-Eum and Cho-Won relationship and the emotional whallop the sister admission had. It kinds like "Luke, I am your father" replaced with "Cho-Won, look at me. Look at your sister"
Maybe it's because I haven't read the webtoon and I had zero expectations going in, but I love this show. For 2023, it's ranking right up there with Call it Love.
I hate the fact that it's only 12 episodes and I'm dreading it's end.
I also think that Seo-Ha should gotten a concussion multiple times by now: from falling out of that wheelbarrow to the faceplant in the pool. That dude has a thick head.

Warning: I'm going to be more blunt than I have been previously. If the drama doesn't stand on its own, that's a drama problem, not an adaptation problem. Continually complaining about or commenting on a factor that has nothing to do with most people's experience of the show not only doesn't contribute to the conversation about the drama itself, it distracts from it, and it's frankly unfair to those who have not read the webtoon for whatever reason. This is not a request to avoid talking about what webtoon readers think - all takes welcome, and there's plenty of room for discussion of the specific adaptation-related issues on fanwalls. But please consider this me *begging* folks to take the primary focus on the adaptation and the specifics of the webtoon to their fanwalls. Maybe DB staff could put up a separate "Hot Takes" thread for that topic after the show as they've done for other shows, as there's clearly some interest in that discussion.

I mean, I know I should just give up on the comment threads at this point, but I still have some hope that there's a way we can all participate here.

If anything, that was a very nice kiss))) And I'm pretty sure it served its purpose well - both at giving a good fanservice to us and an equally good distraction for Seoha. No way in hell he did NOT forget entirely about his family drama and stress related to it while the moment lasted^^ Why people seem so judgemental over skinship stress relief anyway? It's no worse than chocolate in that regard, and kissing also does not rise your blood sugar (or calories) level while at it. I did LOL hard when Jieum teased him with "should I stay overnight?" and he literally ran away from her flustered - so cute.

Generally this week was both better and worse than last - worse because I now fully believe we won't get full-bloom romance on screen, only hints of that, and better because there was actually some progress finally! Seoha in particular impressed me with his mature response to various challenges, only stumbling at the very end of Ep8 where he had it so hard I couldn't really fault him for rising mushrooms in his emo corner like all MLs with TRAUMA always do. The fact that he only needed one day being somewhat cooler - never even mean! - to Jieum after revelation of her father's crime before making up his mind and deciding he's not holding this against her and won't let it ruin their blooming relationship was WOW. Not many kdrama leads can rise up to such bar. Not sure how I feel about him burning the evidence tho - he may be ok with moving on, but it's not only about him, right? There are JW's family, DY's one and loan shark that was - probably deserving but still unjustly - killed... And I'm glad JE finally came clean. Deep down he already suspected it, good timing.

Now onto the main mystery - the one of 1st life I mean. Imo, past!Seoha was both - past!Jieum's lover/crush AND the one that hurt her deeply, probably murdering someone dear to her. Past!part-timer (prince or noble) may have had one-sided feelings too, which would explain his weird expressions. This would make it some sort of karmic reparations, just like with JW's killer becoming JE's father - damn, dude was given a chance to repay his victim directly by being a good dad and he literally wasted it away *facepalm* Seoha tried his best in 18th life tho - before it was cut short by an "accident", and now they have to do it all over again... He certainly should put more effort then - poor JE still naively believes it's HER who should love/protect him))) So it was great when he made some moves himself and promised even more.

P.S. What does Chowon owes Doyoon in their past lives? Only that would explain it to me at this point!

God, am I tired of being excited about the first eps of a drama only to be then absolutely disappointed a few episodes later. This has happened too many times this year.

The drama has some spectacular cinematography and Shin Hye Sun is as usual VERY good in every scene... and then the lovely Cha Chung Hwa! But there is really not much else. In the last two eps I have rolled my eyes way too many times.
First of all I find the male characters absolutely boring and useless. It's all about their trauma. Okay, Ha Do Yun has so little space that one cannot really say much against him. But Seo Ah has no life in him. It doesn't help that in every single scene Ji Eum is popping up and doing her crazy act. Seriously girl... enough! I can't stand her talking to him like he is still a little kid. It is not romantic and not helpful at all. Cho Won I can't stad her either. She has little space too so she is just supposed to be cute... but she is not. Both females leads are irritatingly persistent. Back down a little, girls. Imagine a guy being like that. We would call them stalkers. I won't comment on the usual drunk stupor because enough has been said in other comments.
But the real problem here for me is the poor dialogue. Characters are thrown together and they exchange some weird dialogues that make no sense. Why are they saying such private stuff when they don't know eachother? Why they are talking about secrets when they have never met before? And so on. Random stuff, randomly cut, happening for random reasons.

And seriously, am I supposed to feel anything about the plot twist with the uncle being the murderer? He has been in something like two scenes.

I could go on but I'll stop here. I'm going to finish this just because it's only 12 episodes. Gah... such disappointment!

I love reading all of your comments. They have persuaded me to try watching this again. I’ve gone back to watching it again even though despite my liking for SSK, I don’t like aspects of her portrayal but have loved Park Soyi as Jieum’s younger version. So so much. I also love watching Ha YoonKyung, Ahn Donggoo (he has some range. To my disappointment, I didn’t immediately realise he was Oong’s manager in “Our Beloved Summer” !🥰) and of course the always wonderful Cha Chunghwa. And, an honourable mention goes to the ever-adorable Ki Soyoo!

I can definitely see that there are parts that don't quite gel, but the episodes always fly right by and keeps my attention, so it's been an entertaining watch. Will I forget about it after it airs - very likely, but I'm having a great time now and look forward to each week's episodes!

I do feel a bit claustrophobic with this drama since there are a lot of indoor and/or nighttime scenes. And for a hotel setting and for trying to revive the hotel, Seo-ha isn't really out there doing anything. I feel like that goal sort of got lost.

The kiss could have been better timed, but I was just glad that Seo-ha is actually doing something that isn't him being mopey or looking like he's out of his depth. Though I side-eye his - to my eyes- experienced kissing skills for someone who has been a loner.

I'm glad she's finally telling him since we're already at episode 8 out of 12 and he was so wracked with guilt (and he had already been feeling guilty for over 20 years) and shock. Hopefully, hearing Ju-won's true thoughts about that day will lessen some of his guilt.

Hmm, for some reason, I feel less enthused after this week's episodes. I like the leads and characters, but I just don't have a huge obsession with them and their story. Maybe because of the typical plot points/conflicts. Maybe the parts about the accident don't interest me much. Right before I watched EP 7, I realized the uncle was the culprit. I've seen this actor play shady roles before. I should have known sooner. xP

I liked the kiss scene. Not too intense, but still quietly emotional. Comforting. And both were mutually into it.

Min Ki has been frustratingly unhelpful. From the few flashbacks of the first life, I'm guessing: Ji Eum and Min Ki were close, but not lovers. He was killed so Ji Eum mourned her loss. Now he's back to reunite with Ji Eum. The other way would be Ji Eum and Seo Ha were lovers back then, but Min Ki liked her too. He got killed, Ji Eum doesn't know by who. But the tragic twist is Seo Ha was the killer so Min Ki is hellbent on revenge now. I have not read the webtoon btw. These are my wild guesses lol. I don't think the story will have such a shocking twist by making Seo Ha a bad guy though. He's already suffered enough.

Now it seems like 12 episodes is not enough to tell the story in a fulfilling way.

I agree. The kiss did not feel right. I wanted both of them to take a step back in that moment.

The murder mystery is overshadowing our past lives mystery, and I'm here for the past lives mystery. As soon as Ji-eum told Seo-ha that she was Ju-won, I wasn't shocked about him finding out, but my first thought was, "Oh no, now Seo-ha's going to die!" Min-gi is shady, so I understand him not telling Ji-eum, but for Seo-ha's own reincarnated mother to not tell Ji-eum, "Do not tell my son that you are Ju-won or else you will kill him" makes no sense.

I know that Beanies don't like Min-gi, but I like him because Ae-kyung loves him like family, and it's nice for her to have someone around besides Ji-eum. When Ae-kyung said, "I don't know why you're always out and busy," I was surprised that she had noticed and thought that she would say, "but you know that you can come to me for anything," but instead, she told him not to skip his meals. Aww, our Ae-kyung deserves the world.

I'm disappointed that Ji-eum and Min-gi don't know each other in their past lives like in the webtoon. Min-gi being an archaeology professor is amusing. Not only is he younger than his students, but when does he have the time to work at the restaurant?

Ji-eum and Seo-ha's romance and the kisses were just fine. I never felt strongly about them either way because it was a given that they would get together, so there was no will-they-won't-they.

I still love Cho-won and Do-yoon's romance and how matter-of-factly he admitted he likes her. His "We're even now" headpat was swoon. I loved when they talked on the phone the morning after with Do-jin interrupting.

Thanks a ton for the recap, @DaebakGrits!

It’s always interesting to read the Beanies’ comments.

As a veteran kdrama watchers, I perhaps lose the kind of passion to defend or critique a drama. These days the basis for my watching a drama is one simple criterion - is it watchable? On that, I consider this drama highly watchable, bringing something new and fresh with a very good cast. It lives up to my expectation. Comparing to many we’ve been seeing in the last few years, this is certainly a 4 out of 5 to me.

While watching ep 8, I had a thought (I hope it wasn’t a bleeding obvious one (to the rest of you)): As Jieum told Seoha, the tune she played for him was composed during the Japanese Occupation but the composer was never identified so it makes sense that it was her riksha-puller reincarnation who composed it as he played guitar in one of his few scenes.

Work has been busy and I couldn't summon energy to watch this until today - took an hour off work and watched through dinner time so I can make it for my bedtime at 830pm.

It's a lot to unpack for 2 episodes. I am too "feeling a bit whiplashed from all the confessions, revelations, and tribulations" but we only have 4 more episodes after this, so I am really interested to find out what's happening next. Perhaps we finally get the bad daddy have a more meaty role in this show!

My favourite scene - that white buckwheat flowers field.
My favourite expression - Min ki/ Min gi's disappointed face.
My favourite moment - that drink session with 3 ladies.

So ... I just want to add this. Glancing through most of the comments, most people (1) seems to be here for the romance and (2) asking a lot of "logic" questions too like why are they doing this and that.

(1) Honestly, I don't mind a romance, but I am more interested in the story, so romance typically play a supporting role, and I fast forward kissing scenes (i'm sorry for those gushing about the kisses but i caught that kitty crossing the road too) but I'll watch for those emotional moments.
(2) For the "logic" questions, why ask now because the whole story hasn't even unfold. I understand your frustrations, but just relax and enjoy the show? If by now the show isn't working for you, don't force it, just come back to the show another time. And yes, I'll skip reading the comments in future.

Peace out.

I really need to watch Shin Hye-sun in a saguek. Your screenshot choice for the last screenie is on point @daebakgrits .

I'm having no issues with the main romance. My only tiff with the other sweet secondary romance is Do-yoon and his actions. I love people who have control over their emotions. I mean, had he not toughened himself I don't know how he'd handled Seo-ha's father. But not being able to separate himself this one time but instead projecting on Ji-eum was a bit jarring and a tad unpleasant. Somebody else should be the recipient of that negative critical cautionary vibe, not Ji-eum. The one thing I'm loving about his character is watching Cho-won call his bluff. If anything, he's about to have a taste of Cho-won 1.0 - the first and last of her kind.

Seo-ha's father is not the cause of the accident. OK, fine! He remains a douchebag in my books though.

And to my OTP - I'm feeling all the vibes. And please, let the assassin have no strings whatsoever attached to Seo-ha, both past and present.
It'll be especially full circle if that song known only to Seo-ha and Ji-eum is what bells the cat. I thought there was no need but I think it's wise of SYIM19L to make Seo-ha fall in love with Ji-eum, to the point of being smitten but also having moments when her semblance to Ju-won seeps through that he picks up and hence leave him confused but not conflicted - like two lives fusing into one. And with the reveal, it won't be that he's falling in love with Ju-won, he'll be falling in love with Ji-eum with the full knowledge that a full piece of Ju-won lives in her and not that he's loving Ju-won through Ji-eum.