DYLB #8
The episode was an… interesting experience. I was getting FoS level of anxiety watching it. Like OTP was so awkward with each other, not the kind of cute awkward we all love, the frustrating kind that, it felt like they didn’t get each other, not even once, the whole time! And then it escalated to actual quarrelling and I sat there watching it hiding behind my pillow.

And then, AND THEN, he said it. He said it four times! When he finally said it I lost my damn mind, and I forgot everything that happened before. Everything was a bit fuzzy, but I do think I want to make some points:

1. I actually didn’t hate Sourface girl this whole episode! She was actually being helpful for one. I love that despite the personal conflicts, the girls didn’t let that get in the way of their profession. SA genuinely wanted to learn and sourface genuinely wanted to teach. Isn’t it ironic that JK may turn out to be the teacher that SA’s been looking for this whole time? It looked like SA herself realized this too. Cause I’m thinking SA can be so much better if she has some real guidance, not the bs the university has been throwing at her this whole time. So yeah, I hope JK gets in as a professor and SA gets more opportunities to learn from her. And if JY playing with her can achieve this then so be it.

2. Speaking of that, I’m glad at least this time she wasn’t ordering JY to do it for her, but sincerely asking him for a favor. See sourface girl? That wasn’t so hard.

3. About the lovers quarrel at the end, I can sort of understand both sides. I mean the moment he agreed to help JK, he immediately went to SA to explain his decision, I can’t think of any better way to do it though? He knew she’s anxious about JK so the first thing he did was to explain it to her, he couldn’t be more clear that he’s doing it as a friend, I also can see why she’s upset, cause she had expectations when waiting for him, and hearing him talking about JK must have felt like a whole bucket of ice to the face. I mean, this was a romantic relationship, quarrelling like that is pretty normal, no? They even kissed and made up in the end just like every other couples ever.

4. Anyway, I’m aware that kissing and confessing cannot fix everything, they need to keep communicating and resolving their (many, many, many) issues. However, I do hope that the precious little beans don’t get too much criticisms, cause that breaks my heart. (*sigh* I’m getting way too invested again).

5. I wouldn’t hold my breath though, kdramas have high tendency to ruin my favourite characters for the sake of dramas, then said characters get all the sh*t and I’m sad for them, it’s exhausting.

6. One thing I don’t understand is why JY got so mad at SA for saying they were not at the same level. Idk, him getting mad at her at that moment was very strange? I don’t get it. Can someone please explain it to me? Thank you in advance!

7. Kim Min Jae’s english was very sexy, it hit me like a ton of bricks, I have not recovered from it. The kissing skills also didn’t help. So yeah, I guess I’m having a celebrity crush *swoon*

8. HE SAID IT FOUR TIMES! *scream*

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    You pretty wrapped up the whole episode perfectly!! Indeed, JK (for the first time), I felt her sincerity when she was teaching SA. Actually this was the time I was covering my face with my pillow because I was expecting a catfight or something a let-down for our girl SA! But hey, that was well portrayed by our girls! Ha!

    And yes, JY (KIM.MIN.JAE!) soooo sexy speaking in english! I love his confidence in speaking so because I think thats what other Kstars lacked (not actually the knowledge of the language itself but owning it, for reals!)

    PS. Am I the only one hating the dude who is now acting JY manager instead of the other noona? I refused to say anything about him earlier thinking he is a minor role but then boom! He is more annoying than ever cause he has a lot of scenes more than JY’s mom! I.want.an.update. from his mom, gee!! 😅

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      Right! I was also wonder where his mom had gone. I hope we get some update next week.
      That dude was so slimy, I really didn’t expect him to be quite as nasty. I mean he got his points, but still nasty nevertheless.

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      That guy has always been a snake. Remember how he got joon young to do that talk show and now we know that he also went behind everyone’s back to complain about that talk show exactly just to get his aim.
      Seems like he’s about to take over the hate from jung kyung.

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        I think so too! JK may have the dramatic character growth in this story. And yes, Gosh that dude, mr park is he? The nerve! The way he talked back to that noona-nim, he just threw away years of being his boss/coworker. I was shocked in the turn of events! I hope that SA and JY be surrounded with people who will support them, not be with selfish people 🙏🏻

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      I hate the wannabe manager too.

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    6. I think it all goes down to his exhaustion (I don’t know how else to describe it) with playing the piano. All his life he’s been told he has to reach a certain level, they compare him to other pianists all the time, his professor has been talking about it every time he gets a chance. I feel like he knows he has to be at that level to win, for financial reasons, but he’s really sick of the whole competition environment. It’s to the point where playing the piano is a burden, which is unfortunate. Also, I think he was just really trying his best to move things along with Song Ah (like asking her about her schedule and asking her to have lunch/dinner with him) but then he has all these external forces pressuring him and telling him she’s beneath him. So I feel like it was one of those moments where it was simply the last straw and although I do think he was being sincere when he expressed his dissatisfaction at hearing her talk about “levels” I also think he had a lot bottled up from those past few days and he “exploded.” Which is good. Communication is key and I understand why he would feel upset at the girl he likes, not just anyone, but Song Ah (!) mention not being at his level. Likewise, there’s nothing wrong with her opening up and expressing herself. This dilemma was bound to happen and I hope they discuss it more thoroughly in future episodes.

    7. I must agree to this too! I often cringe at English in kdramas but KMJ is the best I’ve heard so far I believe.

    And YES FOUR TIMES 😍

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      6. Hmm, that sounds about right. But I still thought him getting mad and leave first was a bit harsh, she was not feeling particularly well with all the levels talk, I wish he could be a bit more gentle with his response. Then again, I’m glad that they were voicing out their opinions on topics, not sweeping them under the rug.

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        Yeah it probably would have been best if he stayed to talk it out with her. Also, with how he asked her how she’d been when he called her, the phrase in Korean makes it sound like they hadn’t talked in days. That would be the second time this happens! Where they have a disagreement of sorts and distance themselves. It’s definitely something that needs to be addressed if they’re going to push forward with a relationship. I hope once Joon Young’s defense walls are taken down, he’ll also learn how to listen a little more and acknowledge others’ feelings even if he doesn’t necessarily understand them. But I feel like he’s going to reach his limit soon though and that’ll be a catalyst for a change in him and his overall perspective at life and his music. I just want them to be happy!

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        6. I agree with you. I get that he was exhausted, but I thought it was a bit too harsh. I kept thinking that the power imbalance is already on his side, so taking this out on her just makes it even more unfair. I think that hearing Jung Kyung voice her insecurities helped him understand SA a little better, too.

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      Though, I had to give it to JY because I think its the first time (2nd time when he was confronting JK) he is trying to express his emotion. Though, knowing this character, he can not fully express (yet) his feelings which I think turned out that he is just plainly mad. But I get it, he grew up people saying he is in a different level and stuff, and I guess, SA (whom now we knew he likes so much!!!) talking about them 2 being completely in a different levels (I mean, again!) already hit home and boom! Boy got mad! I think JY is trying hard to be as expressive as SA, which I think is a huge step towards in an open communication between these 2 lovely leads 😍😍

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        Baby steps! He’s working on it!!

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          Looking forward to him finally facing head on – his parents, (that darn) mentor (who I can not forget being that evil, abusive character in prison playbook, omg!!) and his future in music! Cheering him on!!

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    Loved reading your thoughts!

    It seems like Jung-kyung was actually the first person who looked at Song-ah and saw her as a violinist. Nobody bothered to teach her properly because she wasn’t the level they want. Joon-young called her a violinist but thay doesn’t count since he’s never even seen her play.

    Joon-young getting mad was quite off for me too but maybe that’s because I was thinking in Song-ah’s shoes. He just might have been done that day with people talking about levels and how he should base his relationships on that.

    Omg every I like you made me scream an octave higher.

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      You’re right! He has never seen her play before, why hasn’t that happened yet? I hope he gets to see her play soon, playing together is even better.

      And yes, I think we’re all tend to see things in SA’s perpective more, cause she’s more of an ordinary person like us hence more relatable. At least more than the tortured genius that is JY. I do sympathise with him (like a lot), but I don’t necessary understand him sometimes.

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    Aw, you summed it all up very well, and with a very understanding and thorough perspective! Had a lovely time reading this. I think I’m gonna have to screenshot it and read it again once the drama is over.

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    About number 6, he said he was tired of hearing of that from people all the time. For example, his darned professor. Keeps talking about how he has to keep a distance from that low class violin girl he’s supposedly seeing. And he mentions it in one way or another every single time Joon Young is in his office.

    Also, at the beginning of the drama, around the time when they first met…at the company dinner when the team had said they should be friend, Song Ah said that she couldn’t because he a celebrity. He seemed a bit saddened by that.

    So it’s clear that he really doesn’t like being treated as someone who’s of this supposedly higher unreachable level.

    Ofc Song Ah also gave her perspective about being at very very bottom…and he needed to hear her side of it all. But that could have been the end of it. But then she brought the relationship into it. I totally understand her because she just came back from hearing Hae Na’s snarky and jealous comment. But I also understand why he would feel very upset about it.

    Also, I’d like to point out that he wasn’t rude. He communicated in the way that Song Ah always does. Direct, and to the point, without being mean. He even said very politely, “I’m sorry but I think I’ll have to go first.” Song Ah had done the same thing in a previous episode when she was offended by him not sharing his troubles with her.

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      You putting it like that makes me feel a bit better about that bit. I was a little disappointed in him when he got mad, cause normally he had always been so sweet and considerate.

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        Aw I’m glad! It just makes me so sad seeing everyone (understandably to a degree) disappointed in him. They’re both so precious and trying so hard.

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    I’m not really watching the show but I am keeping myself updated about it. It came to me as a pleasant shock that JK taught SA. If these two can manage to keep things professional then it’s a win-win situation. Also KMJ can steal my heart and then stomp on it for all I care. He is truly amazing. I am so glad he took this project cause it’s really giving him a chance to shine

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      Yes, JK is applying for a professor position, so they got a tutor session together. I certainly hope that she gets it so the two ladies can have more oppotunities working together. This potential direction for their relationship is very refreshing!

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