Jun-pyo and Madam Kang greet their business associates, the heads of JK Group, who have been courted to work with Shinhwa in their global venture. The couple explain that their daughter, Jae-kyung, is off touring Macau alone, then compliment Mama Kang on her handsome son. Mom beams.
F3 take Jan-di to dinner at one of their favorite restaurants, but Ji-hoo, who leads the group, spots Jun-pyo inside. Before the others have a chance to see, he turns and announces that he wants to go somewhere else. He shoots the guys a Meaningful Look, and they catch on quickly, changing their minds casually to keep Jan-di from guessing why.
Mr. Jung tries to convince Jun-pyo to meet F4, but Jun-pyo flatly refuses, reminding him that he has no time for playing around with friends. Therefore, Mr. Jung must go out of his way to coordinate with Yi-jung; citing a business meeting, he delivers Jun-pyo to a basketball court.
It means that JD already knew that JP won't get together with her. But she wanted to go and confront him anyway. After coming back it would be painful for her to spend time with JH because he would remind her of JP. That is why she wanted to say goodbye before leaving.
It is actually one of the few well written scenes of the series. It showed JD's conviction. If only they had developed it farther along
I don't like JaeKyung. I don't know, maybe it's a predisposition to like Jundi, but yeah... she seems a bit annoying. But I'm wondering when JunPyo will find out about his fiancee and I keep thinking that when JaeKyung and JanDi become friends, he'll end up surprisingly meeting them...as a Kdrama cliche ahha.
I don't dislike JK persay but I did dislike the scene between her and JP. JP who is based on Domyouji showed his true self/softer side to Makino. Their cute bickering was unique to their relationship. The fact that JP would run around with someone he just met really undermines JP's character development and his relationship with JD
This is one of the most entertaining drama I have watched. The plot is silly and Kudos to LMH and GHY as I believe they depict their characters Junpyo and Jandi to the tee. I usually stay away from over-hyped dramas but somehow this drama works for. Maybe it's Junpyo's ridiculous curly hair and Jandi's overly cute acts...
This is my first time posting in a BBF summary... Firstly, I want to say I really like your summary... it provides a lot of insights that i couldn't think of when i watched the drama myself... so i always read your summary even after watching the episode twice... ^^
About the mysterious doctor.. isn't it possible that the doctor is actually the personal doctor of the former president (or his son = jihoo's dad)? presidents usually have their own personal doctors, right? i mean i just don't think the PD is that stupid to make a former president just switch jobs like that and not get recognized by other people... oh well, maybe he is.. lol
another thing... i think another reason why they made the one lashing out the anger to junpyo is yijung instead of jihoo is because kimbum is a much better actor.. lol.. i just don't think that scene would turn out this good if it were jihoo or woobin...
As heartbreaking this episode has been, it is by far the best for me. Everyone seemed to have stepped-up their acting. Kim Hyun Joong's acting finally connected with me. I agree with others, it's great to see JiHoo with different emotions, rather than seeing his stoic look plastered all over his face. This episode also proved to me that Go HyeSun is not as bad of a choice to play Jan Di. I guess, comedy is really not for her. It was refreshing to see the vulnerable side of Jan Di. As for Kim Bum, who doesn't love this man right?
And of course, the one who really stood out to me in this episode,is noe other than Lee Min Ho. I can't believe I doubted this guy's acting capabilities at first. I was totally blown away by his acting. Amazing stuff, especially during his confrontation with Mama Kang! Lee Min Ho is able to bring that balance of humanity and coldness into Jun Pyo's character. Kudos to the writer as well for making that modification in JunPyo's character. He does not seem as stupid as Tsukasa or as violent as DaoMingSi. It's good that his character is more "realistic" and less manga like. After this episode, I am now officially a fan of Lee Min Ho. This guy have a promising future ahead of him!
I can see why people might not like this drama, but for me it's definitely the best HYD version. The director is worse than Japan's version, but this drama gets to me more emotionally. If I have to choose between a better made drama that leaves me cold or the messy one that gets me excited/teary/giddy/nervous, the latter wins hands down.
i havent watch any of episode 13 and 14 but i always wait for yr recaps..sooo addictive...i hope GP and JD will get back together like maybe its her turn to show her love for JD..i dunno..it just not work out if JD with JH or someone else...it just only JD and JP..its got to be both of them to be together....huhu..can;t wait to see the episode....
Thanks for the wonderful recap. I totally agree with all your comments. But I find myself a little sad for Jan-Di. Remember in the episode where they are at the birthday party? She's in the bar with Jun-Pyo and says that she knows that she's not pretty, smart or rich. She acknowledge that she lost from the beginning cause she couldn't even compare herself to Seo-hyun.
Well I find that will be the case with the introduction of the new girl. She will have nothing to offer Jun-Pyo. I can tell the girl is really into Jun-Pyo already. So I'm sad for her because the new girl might actually be a match for Jun-Pyo where as Jan-Di does lack some things.
im was quite surprised that maybe the basketball scene was shot before hand. i need to rewatch that again. cause there are some scenes that are evident kim bum is limping. in ep13 when they were walking from the car to porridge shop. im suprised he lunged pretty good and threw the punch really well if that was short recently.
oh and yes must give kudos to lee min ho.. good acting right there. especially the tears welling up with his frustration. and i like how javabeans put it, his cold and harsh in so surgically precise when quiet and controlled. i understood what was missing in ep13 now. despite that i liked it for the soeul moments. and i like jihoo now but its painful to see right he is such a good guy when he asked that favor from junpyo. khj is doing better with more emotion fits him. but he must add to those angry, longing ones. his smile, half smile ones are pretty ok as well.
Episode 14 made my heart wince, skip 2 beats, and now it aches. The first time I heard my heart breaking was at the bridge scene where Junpyo, never one to mince emotions, clearly conveyed equal parts disgust and aloofness towards Jandi. I didn't think it was possible for my heart to shatter twice after putting so much band-aid on it, but it did - when Junpyo's eyes gradually welled up with tears during the confrontation with Mama Kang ):
This episode made me see beyond the glitz and glamour, to the heart of insecurities, pretensions and inadequacies that Junpyo tries to cover up desperately.. As much as I like the Jandi-Junpyo pairing, I've to admit that Ji-Hoo's starting to get to me. He does such a great job with Jandi (ok, great is an understatement but you get what I'm driving at) that I'm starting to waver! I can't decide whether I prefer Junpyo-Jandi or JiHoo-Jandi better!!
I think JanDi knew that she might not be together with GJP after the trip - and this would be the only time she could say that to Ji-hoo without it meaning something more. (These are the same words that Ji-hoo said to JanDi when he left for Paris.)
-- Very sad conversation between Jan Di and Jun Pyo in the bridge. I thought to myself "oh, no you didn't!!" (like a valley girl clicking fingers together in someone's face) when Jun Pyo told Jan Di "you were a stain I want to erase". He's so going to regret that. He really better do something BIG to apologize to her.
-- Jun Pyo lashing out at his mom while trying to lessen his tears. OOhhh cruel mom breaking down your OWN son like that. She didn't have to yell or anything to act and look mean. It's all in her eyes.
And for people saying it's the worst without writing why, I feel that is being biased. All versions have weaknesses and so does this, but it is enjoyable to watch nonetheless. Without comparing it to previous versions, you should watch it as if it was the first one. If you haven't even watched an episode, then you'll miss out Big Time.
I agree with you. If JP wishes to be together with JD again, he has a lot to makeup for. Of course the audience knows that he called her stain to protect her Madam Kang's evil machinations but Jan di doesn't. It is time he comes through for their relationship. The only things he does is take Jan Di to expensive trips rather than help her in any way
For me the scene of GJP and Jandi on the bridge does not makes me cry that out yet because seeing GJP holding on so much of his feelings and tries to be cold because he knows that he is being monitored by his mother, makes me hold my breath and tears too. But the scene where he go see his mom, right then and there masked out the true meaning of his cold attitude...when he says that Jandi was the first woman or person he loves since he was born...and to leave Jandi alone...with this tears keep flooding and i was really crying and sobbing...as if its me who is really in great pain....oh lalala...i really had to cry it out if not it will cause me big headache...LOL but its true.
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