Beanie level: Chaebol’s poor doppelganger

That genuine throw-your-head-back laughter got me smiling like a dork!!
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FOS2 ep13-14 really blew me out of the water as many other beanies have stated. And as others have stated, I too was feeling a bit disappointed during the first 12 episodes because nothing really seemed to make sense. There were so many cases going on with no resolution. And even for the cases that did have a “resolution” something didn’t feel satisfying about their ends. It was always a “so what, what does this mean?”

BUT I’m so glad it was this way because for once, we know more or less as much as the main characters of this drama know! We’re so used to crime/procedural dramas where we’re given who the antagonist is early on in the drama and we just watch the protagonists try to figure out what we have already been given. Thankfully, LeeSooYeon has the backing of fans and reputation of the first season to let her try something like this where something didn’t need to be revealed so early on and we can join in on the hunt and reveal. Season 1 did something similar but there was Lee Chang Joon while Season 2, there wasn’t an outright antagonist to look out for. It made things frustrating but we got to join in on the frustration that probably Shimok and YeoJin were facing too.

Brava Lee SooYeon!!

Thank you tumblr for the arm touch gif 🥰

https://el-cheung.tumblr.com/post/630432187851964416/hwang-si-mok-han-yeo-jin-in-strangers-s2e14

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    that one small gesture spoke volumes!!! <3

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    I had to rewind to be sure I wasn’t seeing things when he touched her arm! What?

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    That touch arm was the softest ever!!

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    Just when you think you’ve seen all from HSM – Ep 14 showed us the many other facets of this man in the most unexpected way.

    I am awestruck by everything in this episode!!

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    the way he touched her arm, to get her to sit down. I noticed and screamed inside and then stayed glued to the tension on screen.

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I wish this video showed the whole confession but but this is a translation of a comment from this video that was interesting because it was written in JoonYoung’s perspective. As a man of few words, I could totally see this being his thought process throughout the confession scene, and I needed to share it with you all ❤️❤️❤️

송아가 등돌리고 짐싸서 가려니까 고백 “좋아해요”
Songah turned her back and packs her stuff to leave so I confessed “I like you” (formal)
송아가 놀라 쳐다보니 고백날 처럼 길막하고 아컨하고 다시한번 말해줄게 “좋아한다구요”
Astonished, Songah looks at me so I block her way, I’ll say it again “I said like you” (formal)
송아는 주춤주춤물러서지만 이건 너에게 전하는 내 마음이야 “좋아해” (informal)
Songah slowly backs away but this is me sending my real feelings to you “I like you”
송아의 그렁그렁한 눈을 보며 송아정신차리길 기다린 후에 내 마음 다 털었어. “좋아해요”
Looking at Songah’s eyes brimming with tears, I wait for her to calm down, then I pour out my heart to her “I like you” (formal)

송아 두번고백을 네번으로 갚은 박준영
Repaying Songah’s two confessions with four

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There should be a BTS of the ep9 kiss, but this will suffice. No subs but apparently the kisses at Sunset Land were adlibbed!!

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    Adlibbed? what?!!! 😍

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      During that scene the director and actors decide to the edge of the bench and kiss. They agree to give pecks back and forth once and theyre given free range, and it looks like they adlib the rest and Nana adlibs all her lines!! Cuteeeee ❤️

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    I actually liked this kiss scene much better than the ep 9 one bc this felt more realistic and it was also just adorable!

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Hand holding and MORE hand holding!!!! Their moments literally get my mind off of every episode’s red herring-esqe ending 🙃🙃
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I’m a sucker for these moments 😍😍😍
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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Look at how happy he is!!! Focus on this acacia, the preview for ep 15 did not happen. *erases from mind*
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    I know. I just finished the two epusodes too. Preparing for some tears for the finale episodes

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      I’m always prepared to tear up for this drama. EVERY SINGLE EPISODE! Jang Nara cries so well it hurts 😭

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    I screencapped this too. 😆

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    I cried so much at the end of Ep 14 with Jang Nara that I hope Ep 15 will have some turnaround development – as opposed to what the preview seems to suggest.

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      That ending scene crushed me so much. Jang Nara’s beautiful tears are so powerful. I’m really hoping it’s a fake out like the preview for ep 14 was 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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I’m glad they touched on the topic of adoption even if it were for a short time. If they choose to go through with adoption later on, at least we will know it will be a choice and not an alternative.



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    This show caught me in all kinds of moods and feelings. As a woman who once struggled with the difficulty of having children because my then-husband was unable to conceive. At that time adoption was really the only option for us.
    And for me when my son was placed in my arms it was a TOTAL GIFT!!! So I have to take issue with that statement.
    But everything else was spot on. period.

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    Also glad that adoption was mentioned – as it has been the common question among the viewers. And I’m glad that Ha Ri actually considered it too, even when she did so off-screen. 😅

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Hari speaking truth we often forget. Loved that they show different people and showcase all the variety of hardships people face.



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    I love how these last two episodes (Ep 11 and 12) are littered with contemplative lines like this as HaRi sorts through options and changes -what means to an end or is that the only end?

    Great drama watching!

    And I seriously think a miracle is on the way with all the loops, switch and turn to make that get-together happen.

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Jang Nara is killing it! Hari is so bold and so strong!! She’s not afraid to show her feelings and tell it like it is. Now you better do the same YiSang!!
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Nobody Knows – A review without spoilers

It’s rare to find a drama that knows how to pace itself and have a satisfactory ending. This was a crime drama where good and evil was clear yet there was a twist in almost every episode. The general theme of nature versus nurture is prevalent in many dramas but this was one that didn’t explicitly state it and instead showed it in the best way possible. Also, I love how there was a strong focus on the relationships of Cha YoungJin: with the younger Go EunHo as pictured below, her past friend SooJung, her mentor HwangInBum, and her faithful coworkers.
Lastly, Go EunHo… you have my whole heart. I realize you are an unrealistically precious character but you truly are the puppy of 2020 for me.
Thank you Writer Kim EunHyang and Director Lee JungHeum!!! I will look forward to your future works!!
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I thought I knew you
I mean I knew you since I can remember
But time passed
We grew up
I saw you always there but I chose to ignore you
I chased after loves that were never returned
So I chased after a career but something still felt empty
When I finally noticed you, I realized
You were there waiting all the time
Did I know you? Did I like you?
The answer to both questions was no
Why?
Because I thought you didn’t deserve it
You had a smile on your face but you always hid your emotions
You were nice to everyone but yourself
You burdened yourself and was okay not being noticed
Why were you the way you were?
I wanted to know
It’ll take some time
But I want to get to know you, like you, maybe love you
Please stay patient with me like you always have

A letter to myself

Love,
February

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I didn’t realize how much I liked Coffee Friends until I straight up put citron tea honey in milk to pretend like I was drinking the tangerine milk in Coffee Friends.

Verdict: not half bad but I still want to try/make the tangerine milk.

Fun fact: the name for tangerine milk (우유에 빠진 귤) in Coffee Friends can be literally translated into tangerine dunked in milk OR the tangerine that fell in love with milk.

A comparison of reality vs Coffee Friends for you below
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    Where are you watching Coffee Friends? I keep on hearing about it but can’t find it anywhere.

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    Yang Sejong is precious~
    And everyone is so…calm and polite 😂😂😂

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      🙂 clearly i am the only one getting irritated with him and worse i hate myself for feeling that way because he is a nice kid

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        He was irritating at first but the self talk really seems to help him so he got cuter as the episodes passed. One thing that bugs me is his “are you done now” after hearing customer’s orders. It’s weirdly not rude but can be taken as rude

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          oh.. its not his self talking that irks me.. just his overall demeanour.. it is very underconfident and confused…

          like i fear if i ask him to get a pen from the drawer, he will just get lost in 20X20 room

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        Ohhh… I didnt know that 😅😅😅
        His self talk kinda cute to me cause it reminds me so much of my friend who did that whenever she in the new environment and feeling awkward. 🤭🤭🤭

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          It grows on you because he is so cute and genuine lol but I could see how it could be distracting to some people 😂

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          I have to talk aloud to keep myself on track when doing anything complex, otherwise I can get very confused. If I’m in a place where I can’t talk aloud, I whisper.

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      I agree! Sejong is adorable!

      With the “calm down” motto they have they at least try to be 😉 but it seems like they found their groove now

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    We drink it hot and without milk. We have been known to add whiskey and call it ‘medicine’

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      I usually drink it with hot water too! It was my first time trying it with milk 😊 I’ve never heard of taking it with whiskey before though. Does it work? Lol

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    Someone should actually make this tangerine syrup and market it in Korea. I bet it would sell like hotcakes! They can donate the proceeds.

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      I agree! I wonder why it was never made in the first place like citron 🤔

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    i want tangerine milk.. that is the only thing on the show’s menu card that got me excited

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      I’m not a coffee person so I didnt expect to like this show THAT much. Of the items they have, definitely the tangerine milk takes the cake 😊

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It’s not often that writers and directors leave a long message after a drama ends so I decided to translate it for anyone who hasn’t watched this drama. Despite being a scary drama these comments spoke to me (except the last sentence about the peace part) and made me think. A lot of the times we are so quick to put blame on others for the problems in this world but taking initiative and putting some of the weight on ourselves is not a bad thing either.

We sincerely thank all of you who have viewed this drama despite watching such a dark story and spending sleepless nights. -Writers Kwon Sora and Suh Jaewon

Thank you to all who have watched and loved Sohn: The Guest. Sohn: The Guest tried to look at society’s problems in a different perspective. The thought that perhaps all bad things start within people’s hearts is the perspective we tried to portray.

Like the old saying “People are the scariest” we thought, maybe we ourselves are the problem. Like you viewers called YoonHwaPyung Yoon Peace (t/n HwaPyung in Korean is another word for Peace), we made this drama hoping to bring peace into your hearts (t/n wait what??? After scaring us every episode??) Again we thank you for watching our drama. -Director Kim HongSun
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    Thank you!!

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    thank you

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    Dear, you know Korean language, right? May I ask for a favor. If it’s not rude to ask..🙏🏻 It’s about the meaning of a sentence..

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      Not a problem! It’s not rude at all. I just take a bit of time bc I’m not on DB as often as I want to if you dont mind!

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        Not at all. And it’s so kind of you.
        There is a scene in My Ahjussi where IU’s character is in hospital and they are talking about her listening to Park Dong Hoon the whole time.

        She says “I liked all the sounds you made, mister.”

        And I’d love to know her dialogue in Korean.
        ❤️

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          If you post a clip or tell me the episode number and give me an approximate time mark I can do it for you 😊

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            Sorry, I wish I knew how to post a clip and make it easier for you.

            But the episode number is 15 and the time is 0:52:06 till 0:52:33. Ji An’s dialogue.
            🙏🏻❤️

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            @marina
            This was alot shorter than i thought it would be, I’m so sorry it’s so late! I wish I did this earlier! Happy belated New Year marina!

            아저씨 소리, 다 좋았어요
            I liked, all your sounds
            아저씨 말, 생각, 발소리…
            You words, thoughts, the sound of your footsteps
            사람이 뭔지, 첨 본것 같았어요
            I feel like I saw what it meant to be a person for the first time.

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            @marina

            Just in case I’ll put a romanized part too

            아저씨 소리, 다 좋았어요
            Ajusshi sori, dah joahsuh.
            아저씨 말, 생각, 발소리… 다
            Ajusshi mal, saenggak, bal sori… dah
            사람이 뭔지, 첨 본것 같았어요
            Sarami munji, chum bon-gut gatahsuh.

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            Thank you soOo much my dear. It meant the world to me❤️
            And happy belated new year to you too. I wish you beautiful days full of happiness and love.

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I’ve decided to only post on dramas that have completed after being completely burned by Ghost Detective… sigh. I rarely post on dramas but tho ones I have posted on (Misty, Ghost Detective) have such terrible endings despite wonderful cast with Ghost Detective definitely being the worst. On that note: The Guest was so awesome. Director and Writer notes will be translated very shortly.

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    I know how frustrating it can be to be disappointed by drama endings when there was so much promises at the beginnings. But don’t lose hope! There will be another drama which will carry you away, hopefully until the last second! 😉

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    I feel your pain, I got traumatized with Radio Romance, it’s not that bad, I really liked the OTP but I was so disappointed with the plot and at one point it became a chore to watch it every week. And to think I was so hype and happy watching the 1st few episodes, sigh.

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      Same… It started off well and I was so excited to see the potential. Choi Daniel and Park EunBin were a plus too. There were hints that the writer didn’t know where she was going with all the plots she was trying to weave in and now I cant get myself to finish the last 5 eps. 😭

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Ghost Detective Ep 10-11(Ep19-22) – favorite screencap of this episode. Thoughts in the comments!
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    Yet to catch up on recent episodes. Hope he doesn’t go to the dark side.

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      Same here! I think it’s a bit ridiculous that he is so sure he’s gone to the dark side. He’s technically a “new” ghost. He can touch things becuase of those “strong emotions” and had two outbursts of “evilness.” He doesn’t even ask if there is a possibility to stay good and just runs off on his own! YeoWool was frustrating in her own but he’s starting to get me frustrated… sighs

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        I kinda lost interest on yeoWool few weeks back. Don’t know if it’s her character or acting or both.
        I am curious about the reporter joining the team.
        And I completely don’t get the sister boyfriend. Just like that he went evil? He seems comfortable doing bad things. Even a tad happy.
        Hoping I catch up on all episodes this weekend.

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          Yeah.. It’s hard to redeem YeoWool’s character now. I wish she continued her persistence and quickwittedness of ep 1.

          The reporter was really unexpected. I didnt expect him to have a connection with Hye. But yeah.. Gyeol is so weird. It’s hard to understand his perspective. I wont be able to catch up until next week but it looks like there are still twists to come which I’m excited for. The unexpectedness of some parts of the drama is still keeping me with this drama.

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Ghost Detective Ep 10-11(Ep19-22) – This deserves it’s own post. He was scary but those cheekbones!
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Ghost Detective Ep 10-11(Ep19-22) – The pitiful characters of this episode (I never thought I would pity Hye… but Ep11 made me really think.. definitely not everyone is meant to be a parent)
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Ghost Detective Ep 10-11(Ep19-22) – Aesthetically pleasing scenes (From more serious to “are you serious?”)
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