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Aki's avatar

I remember reading a comment that if only Ik-jun has his own Ik-jun, then it would have worked out by now with Song Hwa. That statement is a testament to his inssa cupid skills.

With regards to Bidulgi couple, I'm still not over that noble idiocy route of Iksun, such a letdown of her character. But Junwan's was also a letdown coz he was also not very open with his communication with Iksun, he was holding back. Since we see it from his perspective, I can really feel the hesitancy and holding back.

Thanks again (as always) for your thoughts on HP.

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When I first watch HP a few months ago, I admit was a bit underwhelmed. When I saw Jo Jeong Suk in Oh My Ghost, I rewatched HP and had a much better appreciation of it to the point that I have watched it at least 10 times. Hahahahaha! :)

When I rewatched HP, I saw the nuances, the symbolisms, the subtleties and I realized what a gem this series is.

I have only watched 4 KDramas to date and my favorite is What's Wrong with Secretary Kim because of how much trope and fan service the series gave.

But HP is on a different level altogether because it showed me the power of storytelling not just in words but in visuals. The OB-gyne hallway scene (with the miscarriage) took my breath away.

I love that romance is neatly integrated in the stories and how each patient story mirrors or serves as contrast to the lives of our favorite doctors. It's not romance for romance's sake but to enhance other stories and that's what makes HP such a treat to watch.

This is why I only go to Twitter for screencaps rather than discussions because I feel that some viewers have veered away from what the intent of PD is. I've even read complaints that Jeong-Won should have been partnered with Song-Hwa. Hahahahaha! I mean, if that's what they want, then I think writing fanfic themselves would help their dreams come true.

Mr. Fix-It Ik-Jun will definitely try to fix her sister's illness. As for the possibility of Ik-Jun playing a reconciliatory role for Ik-Sun and Jun-Wan, maybe this is another character development we will see in the next episode. We've seen that Ik-Jun can get angry. Will we see another side of Ik-Jun next episode?

I look forward to this.

Thank you again for your thoughtful essay.

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