For the first time in the run of this season, I am somewhat concerned about how the rest of this season will play out. With 2 episodes to go and so many different threads seemingly still in search of a neat bow resolution (and new ones emerging), it’s a veritable juggling act that has no end in sight. That’s to say, I’m bracing myself for the eventuality that no wedding bells will be heard in the season finale. Boo, hiss, sob.
I also share your sentiment that there will be a S3 because there is a lot of foreshadowing about a wingar marriage but with how things are going, it looks like it is not possible this season. I am honestly also at a loss with how things are going to end LOL...
Absolutely no need for an apology! Life happens ❤️
There was so much going on in ep 10 that I too am at a lost as to how season 2 will be wrapped up. I must say I did not see their cover of an English song coming, let alone Bon Jovi's 'It's my life'!! Have to say it's an excellent choice with what down in ep 10.
- Iksun owned up to her lies and feelings
- Ikjun being increasingly open with his feelings towards Songhwa
- Jongsu really taking up cooking just like he said he would! Hehehe too cute, I really adore him and Rosa together
- The Jang siblings making a tough decision at such a young age in the search of a better and safer life
Timely reminder as well to everyone out there hesitating on trying new things or making big decisions. "It's not or never, I ain't gonna leave forever". Hospital playlist is still going on strong for me as a truly healing slice of life kdrama.
Side note: Hosplay team apparently put up a survey asking viewers to share their thoughts on the drama (eg. What were their favourite scenes, fav characters or couple etc) which seemed to me to be some sort of market research for season 3 or possibly some tweaks to the last 2 episodes since they're on a break next week?
Iam also concerned with what they are planning to do with two eps, more likely within 4 hours or less. And with all the foreshadows, i cant accept hosplay to end without no wintergarden wedding so i am counting my luck for s3 confirmation. After what gyeoul went through and as she mentioned she never had a home, it was hell for her so wouldn't it be so beautiful to end hp making jeongwon her family and home? That's the only way i chose to accept the ending of wintergarden. Just kidding ill accept whatever shinlee want to give but a girl can hope right..😭
Thank you for this despite your other commitments.
For all our angst that Jeongwon wasn’t asking Gyoeul to open up more, it was a slap in the face. He was consciously giving her the time and space, not because he was at a loss. Yes, his rapt listening with no interrupting was so so beautiful! But I think Gyoeul did not mention her dad’s imprisonment to JW? Oh dear, my heart goes out to her!
Liked your view on Je-haek and his wife’s situation. Je-haek’s helplessness was also understandable!
Was always wishing for Seok-hyeong and Jun-wan’s interaction, Shin-lee know exactly what we want 😀 And the contrast between friends was a nice take.
Iksun waiting for that long, apologizing - JW is not going to back off after this.
Are SH and Min-ha heading the long distance way too? 😀 But why am I not anxious even if they are.
Seeing Min Ha’s mom I instantly remembered the over done make up when the same actress (of Parasite fame) played Seo Dan’s mom in CLOY and went to meet Captain Ri’s parents. Is it gonna be fireworks when she meets Seok Hyung’s mom. But cause it’s Shin Lee it will be too funny I think!
Also appreciate SHB’s acting and being ready to ugly cry on screen. The trauma she went through it couldn’t be a very passive pretty cry scene! Also it’s childhood trauma years and years of it, so ugly loud cry is pretty realistic. In real life, most people would ugly cry with even a tenth of the trauma she has gone through. I think the subdued no make up look, repetitive almost unisex dressing style and raw emotions takes guts for any female actor. It speaks volumes of her commitment to the character and to her craft.
I really admire Jeong Won for his commitment to his ethics and life lessons. He may have not become a priest but he does still apply all the lessons of empathy, dignity, patience, love and humanity 💛 I think he chose a different way of societal and family life but he still serves the people around him, his patients and many more people via his daddy long legs initiative and a children’s hospital in the future.
Thank you again for another lovely post! I too am holding out hope for Season 3... there's so many threads that I can't see as possible to wrap up in the remaining two episodes!
On the topic of WinterGarden, I just loved Gyeoul's phone conversation with her mom in the stairwell and her subsequent breakdown upon seeing Jeongwon. I think it perfectly encapsulated how hard it must have been for her since her mom's surgery and her dad's arrest - as you point out, guilt, guilt and more guilt. (Credits to Shin Hyunbeen for her nuance in acting!) I also really appreciated Jeongwon not swooping in to "save" her from the situation - at least for Jeongwon I'm guessing it must have been difficult for him to recognise that it's not his burden to bear and fix right now, given how meticulous he is with everything else.
Was also pleasantly surprised by JunSun restaurant conversation! I had tried to imagine how it would go many times, and Kwak SunYoung/Jung KyungHo and ShinLee just nailed the writing and delivery.
Also loved Seokhyeong asking Minha out! Gotta say that I really have a soft spot for Kim Daemyung's 'gentle' acting... his casual invitation and Minha's reaction was on point! Looking forward to their date in two weeks!
Thank you again for taking the time to write such a great post and hope you have the time to take a good break after this!
Thank you for the post and please take care of yourself !
About the episode, although I am a huge WinterGarden fan myself, I am disappointed that one of the important highlights of the episode is not talked about. I'm talking about the conversation between SeokHyung and JaeHak and his wife. That was, according to me, a classic lesson of understanding. SH firmly yet very gently refused to accept the decision taken by the mother and gave her a whole different perspective which, if I may add, was not given importance to by the breast surgeon.
Kudos to Kim DaeMyung here for serving us Prof. Yang SH, an introvert, anti social doctor with heavy family baggage, but can be this gentle human with a heart of gold.
Thank you for still posting albeit your exhausting week. Ppl usually dread jury duties here so I am glad you had a good experience.
I hope we would have S3 since I also do not see how they could wrap up all the storylines in two episode, but think can also move fast when all parties are ready and all hearts are willing... But I really want to see how the couples navigate marriages and careers at the same time, esp for GU & JW, so my fingers are crossed for S3 as well.
I was super impressed by Minha's parents, esp her mom. Knowing who the actress was her delivery came with no surprise, but still, she also made me just think "that is Minha's mom" the whole time and not in any second I thought her as the other famous characters she has played.
The liver transplant friend duo as a parallel to JWan + SeokHyeong was also very fun. As much as they bickered, I saw real trust & respect, and commitment for a lifelong friendship thru how JWan talked about SeokHyeong in his calls with Jae-Hak. I now wonder when it comes to JWan's wedding who would we see collecting the gift money 🤣.
Speaking of Jae-Hak, I love his interaction w/ his wife (he now might have surpassed others and is the most ideal partner goal in the show). How he cared for and worried about her, and how he is just genuinely delighted by her presence all touched me. But what impressed me even more is how much respect he gave to his wife regarding her health care decisions. She was able to be the one who made the final call (although who can question SeokHyeong; he was awesome!), not him. I am actually seeing parallel between them and GW esp the latter part of the episode. As crazy about executive decision making and execution as JW is, he waited and listened. Even when GU ran into his arms, he hesitated and did not jump directly into the protective "let-me-take-care-of-you" bf. It also appeared that even after the crying and hug she did not tell him the story and waited until she was ready to articulate during the dinner, so he also just served as a hug-provider-when-needed without pressuring her to talk. You can also tell that he has been telling GU everything, big or small, even the crazy idea of getting leather pants (and I'd like to think he did it on purpose just to see her laugh and allow her to forget about reality a little). He must have also sensed her fear after she told him all her family by not only telling her not to blame herself, but also telling her and showing her how much he appreciates their weekly date, as well as any little time together in the hospital; unlike Gaeul's fiancée, JW is committed to her and that has not changed a bit (or even more strengthened) after her backstory was revealed. The GS office jealousy scene was funny, but I think the even sweeter message was that JW was there just to be close to GU, not for anything else. And I bet we will be seeing him there quite a lot more from now on 🤣.
Take care and I hope you have a more relaxed week coming!
I have so much I wanna say about this (another) monster episode... I'll come back for a longer comment but DAMN IT, WHERE CAN I PREORDER AN AHN JEONGWON?
(Hahahaha)
P/S: thanks 40something ajumma for taking the time out to pen this!
OK, I actually went back and read all your comments. I love love love this HP2 viewers community, haha. You guys are so reasonable!
There were so many things happening in Ep 10... these are what I loved most:
- As I've mentioned in the other comments I have posted, the 3 scenes revealing Gyeoul's backstory was fantastic. No drama, just plain talk.
- I loved how Iksun finally owned up to her mistake and apologise. Man, this is the kind of convo I wished I had with all my exes :) so adult.
I now wonder if they will show us more of what happened after Junwan's "Can you pretend nothing happened between us? / I don't think I can do it." How did that convo end?
- I loved how Seokhyung convinced Jaehaek's wife to accept the chemo treatment. And how much trust Junwan have in Seokhyung (even though they fight over the remote control). They are kind of like the 2 liver donation friends, right? Even down to one being slim and tall, and the other more rotund :)
- Can't wait to see what happens with Gom-Gom couple
- And I hope that ending pointing to possibly Ikjun's injury is a fake out by Shin x Lee. I'm surprisingly calm about it, even though we have to wait 14 days to see what it is all about.
Take good care of yourself! And thank you for another wonderful opinion piece! <3 It was well worth the wait!
I also share your sentiment that there will be a S3 because there is a lot of foreshadowing about a wingar marriage but with how things are going, it looks like it is not possible this season. I am honestly also at a loss with how things are going to end LOL...
Absolutely no need for an apology! Life happens ❤️
There was so much going on in ep 10 that I too am at a lost as to how season 2 will be wrapped up. I must say I did not see their cover of an English song coming, let alone Bon Jovi's 'It's my life'!! Have to say it's an excellent choice with what down in ep 10.
- Iksun owned up to her lies and feelings
- Ikjun being increasingly open with his feelings towards Songhwa
- Jongsu really taking up cooking just like he said he would! Hehehe too cute, I really adore him and Rosa together
- The Jang siblings making a tough decision at such a young age in the search of a better and safer life
Timely reminder as well to everyone out there hesitating on trying new things or making big decisions. "It's not or never, I ain't gonna leave forever". Hospital playlist is still going on strong for me as a truly healing slice of life kdrama.
Side note: Hosplay team apparently put up a survey asking viewers to share their thoughts on the drama (eg. What were their favourite scenes, fav characters or couple etc) which seemed to me to be some sort of market research for season 3 or possibly some tweaks to the last 2 episodes since they're on a break next week?
Iam also concerned with what they are planning to do with two eps, more likely within 4 hours or less. And with all the foreshadows, i cant accept hosplay to end without no wintergarden wedding so i am counting my luck for s3 confirmation. After what gyeoul went through and as she mentioned she never had a home, it was hell for her so wouldn't it be so beautiful to end hp making jeongwon her family and home? That's the only way i chose to accept the ending of wintergarden. Just kidding ill accept whatever shinlee want to give but a girl can hope right..😭
Thank you for this despite your other commitments.
For all our angst that Jeongwon wasn’t asking Gyoeul to open up more, it was a slap in the face. He was consciously giving her the time and space, not because he was at a loss. Yes, his rapt listening with no interrupting was so so beautiful! But I think Gyoeul did not mention her dad’s imprisonment to JW? Oh dear, my heart goes out to her!
Liked your view on Je-haek and his wife’s situation. Je-haek’s helplessness was also understandable!
Was always wishing for Seok-hyeong and Jun-wan’s interaction, Shin-lee know exactly what we want 😀 And the contrast between friends was a nice take.
Iksun waiting for that long, apologizing - JW is not going to back off after this.
Are SH and Min-ha heading the long distance way too? 😀 But why am I not anxious even if they are.
Seeing Min Ha’s mom I instantly remembered the over done make up when the same actress (of Parasite fame) played Seo Dan’s mom in CLOY and went to meet Captain Ri’s parents. Is it gonna be fireworks when she meets Seok Hyung’s mom. But cause it’s Shin Lee it will be too funny I think!
Also appreciate SHB’s acting and being ready to ugly cry on screen. The trauma she went through it couldn’t be a very passive pretty cry scene! Also it’s childhood trauma years and years of it, so ugly loud cry is pretty realistic. In real life, most people would ugly cry with even a tenth of the trauma she has gone through. I think the subdued no make up look, repetitive almost unisex dressing style and raw emotions takes guts for any female actor. It speaks volumes of her commitment to the character and to her craft.
I really admire Jeong Won for his commitment to his ethics and life lessons. He may have not become a priest but he does still apply all the lessons of empathy, dignity, patience, love and humanity 💛 I think he chose a different way of societal and family life but he still serves the people around him, his patients and many more people via his daddy long legs initiative and a children’s hospital in the future.
I always enjoyed reading your take and opinions each episode. It's always worth the wait. Thank you. Always take care🥰
Thank you again for another lovely post! I too am holding out hope for Season 3... there's so many threads that I can't see as possible to wrap up in the remaining two episodes!
On the topic of WinterGarden, I just loved Gyeoul's phone conversation with her mom in the stairwell and her subsequent breakdown upon seeing Jeongwon. I think it perfectly encapsulated how hard it must have been for her since her mom's surgery and her dad's arrest - as you point out, guilt, guilt and more guilt. (Credits to Shin Hyunbeen for her nuance in acting!) I also really appreciated Jeongwon not swooping in to "save" her from the situation - at least for Jeongwon I'm guessing it must have been difficult for him to recognise that it's not his burden to bear and fix right now, given how meticulous he is with everything else.
Was also pleasantly surprised by JunSun restaurant conversation! I had tried to imagine how it would go many times, and Kwak SunYoung/Jung KyungHo and ShinLee just nailed the writing and delivery.
Also loved Seokhyeong asking Minha out! Gotta say that I really have a soft spot for Kim Daemyung's 'gentle' acting... his casual invitation and Minha's reaction was on point! Looking forward to their date in two weeks!
Thank you again for taking the time to write such a great post and hope you have the time to take a good break after this!
Thank you for the post and please take care of yourself !
About the episode, although I am a huge WinterGarden fan myself, I am disappointed that one of the important highlights of the episode is not talked about. I'm talking about the conversation between SeokHyung and JaeHak and his wife. That was, according to me, a classic lesson of understanding. SH firmly yet very gently refused to accept the decision taken by the mother and gave her a whole different perspective which, if I may add, was not given importance to by the breast surgeon.
Kudos to Kim DaeMyung here for serving us Prof. Yang SH, an introvert, anti social doctor with heavy family baggage, but can be this gentle human with a heart of gold.
Thank you for still posting albeit your exhausting week. Ppl usually dread jury duties here so I am glad you had a good experience.
I hope we would have S3 since I also do not see how they could wrap up all the storylines in two episode, but think can also move fast when all parties are ready and all hearts are willing... But I really want to see how the couples navigate marriages and careers at the same time, esp for GU & JW, so my fingers are crossed for S3 as well.
I was super impressed by Minha's parents, esp her mom. Knowing who the actress was her delivery came with no surprise, but still, she also made me just think "that is Minha's mom" the whole time and not in any second I thought her as the other famous characters she has played.
The liver transplant friend duo as a parallel to JWan + SeokHyeong was also very fun. As much as they bickered, I saw real trust & respect, and commitment for a lifelong friendship thru how JWan talked about SeokHyeong in his calls with Jae-Hak. I now wonder when it comes to JWan's wedding who would we see collecting the gift money 🤣.
Speaking of Jae-Hak, I love his interaction w/ his wife (he now might have surpassed others and is the most ideal partner goal in the show). How he cared for and worried about her, and how he is just genuinely delighted by her presence all touched me. But what impressed me even more is how much respect he gave to his wife regarding her health care decisions. She was able to be the one who made the final call (although who can question SeokHyeong; he was awesome!), not him. I am actually seeing parallel between them and GW esp the latter part of the episode. As crazy about executive decision making and execution as JW is, he waited and listened. Even when GU ran into his arms, he hesitated and did not jump directly into the protective "let-me-take-care-of-you" bf. It also appeared that even after the crying and hug she did not tell him the story and waited until she was ready to articulate during the dinner, so he also just served as a hug-provider-when-needed without pressuring her to talk. You can also tell that he has been telling GU everything, big or small, even the crazy idea of getting leather pants (and I'd like to think he did it on purpose just to see her laugh and allow her to forget about reality a little). He must have also sensed her fear after she told him all her family by not only telling her not to blame herself, but also telling her and showing her how much he appreciates their weekly date, as well as any little time together in the hospital; unlike Gaeul's fiancée, JW is committed to her and that has not changed a bit (or even more strengthened) after her backstory was revealed. The GS office jealousy scene was funny, but I think the even sweeter message was that JW was there just to be close to GU, not for anything else. And I bet we will be seeing him there quite a lot more from now on 🤣.
Take care and I hope you have a more relaxed week coming!
I have so much I wanna say about this (another) monster episode... I'll come back for a longer comment but DAMN IT, WHERE CAN I PREORDER AN AHN JEONGWON?
(Hahahaha)
P/S: thanks 40something ajumma for taking the time out to pen this!
OK, I actually went back and read all your comments. I love love love this HP2 viewers community, haha. You guys are so reasonable!
There were so many things happening in Ep 10... these are what I loved most:
- As I've mentioned in the other comments I have posted, the 3 scenes revealing Gyeoul's backstory was fantastic. No drama, just plain talk.
- I loved how Iksun finally owned up to her mistake and apologise. Man, this is the kind of convo I wished I had with all my exes :) so adult.
I now wonder if they will show us more of what happened after Junwan's "Can you pretend nothing happened between us? / I don't think I can do it." How did that convo end?
- I loved how Seokhyung convinced Jaehaek's wife to accept the chemo treatment. And how much trust Junwan have in Seokhyung (even though they fight over the remote control). They are kind of like the 2 liver donation friends, right? Even down to one being slim and tall, and the other more rotund :)
- Can't wait to see what happens with Gom-Gom couple
- And I hope that ending pointing to possibly Ikjun's injury is a fake out by Shin x Lee. I'm surprisingly calm about it, even though we have to wait 14 days to see what it is all about.