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Post by jenny on Jul 10, 2006 21:00:23 GMT -5
Hello again! I just started watching this show, and it looks good. But why does Nara hate whats-her-name, I think her name is JongNam? The pregnant girlfriend. What's her problem? Is it a specific incident, or just the general Kdrama "MIL thinks the poor/orphaned/divorced person isn't good enough for her child" scenario? I've been able to catch up from the posts here, but can't really figure this out.
Kamsahamnida!
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Post by Soju on Jul 10, 2006 21:21:41 GMT -5
Jong-nam grew up in an orphanage, so there's no telling what her background is. You'd think that since Nara volunteers at an orphanage she'd cut Jong-nam some slack, but no, she's very class-conscious.
When Suk-hyun first met Jong-nam, she was working at a bar, so that's strike two.
At first, Suk-hyun and Hae-in were going to be married, which would have united two families at about the same social level. But as Suk-hyun became more hung up on Jong-nam, Hae-in could see that there would be no real future for them, so she broke off the engagement. After this, Suk-hyun refused to consider anyone but Jong-nam. This infuriated Nara even more, since in her view, Suk-hyun HAD to get married to someone at the same social class level.
Even though it was Suk-hyun pursuing Jong-nam, Nara put the onus on Jong-nam, since, to her, Suk-hyun could do no wrong, so it must be Jong-nam trying to snag a rich guy.
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Post by Knov1 on Jul 11, 2006 6:19:25 GMT -5
Because the script says she's supposed to hate her.  In typical K-Drama fashion the mom isn't happy with the future DIL. How's this for a change.. the mom opposes the relationship because she thinks the future DIL is too good for her son? |
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Post by jenny on Jul 11, 2006 12:13:23 GMT -5
Jong-nam grew up in an orphanage, so there's no telling what her background is. You'd think that since Nara volunteers at an orphanage she'd cut Jong-nam some slack, but no, she's very class-conscious. When Suk-hyun first met Jong-nam, she was working at a bar, so that's strike two. At first, Suk-hyun and Hae-in were going to be married, which would have united two families at about the same social level. But as Suk-hyun became more hung up on Jong-nam, Hae-in could see that there would be no real future for them, so she broke off the engagement. After this, Suk-hyun refused to consider anyone but Jong-nam. This infuriated Nara even more, since in her view, Suk-hyun HAD to get married to someone at the same social class level. Even though it was Suk-hyun pursuing Jong-nam, Nara put the onus on Jong-nam, since, to her, Suk-hyun could do no wrong, so it must be Jong-nam trying to snag a rich guy. Kamsahamnida, sunbae! This makes sense now. LOL Knov! ;D |
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Post by HappyCamper on Jul 11, 2006 13:59:20 GMT -5
And let]s not forget that time when JN bumped into Nara (literally knocking her down) at the home shopping office and didn't apologize because she (JN) felt they were both at fault. Remember, Nara even slapped away JN's hand when she offered to help her up from the floor? I think Nara was completely insulted that JN didn't have any idea who she was, and hated her from that point on.
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Post by jenny on Jul 11, 2006 14:40:48 GMT -5
And let]s not forget that time when JN bumped into Nara (literally knocking her down) at the home shopping office and didn't apologize because she (JN) felt they were both at fault. Remember, Nara even slapped away JN's hand when she offered to help her up from the floor? I think Nara was completely insulted that JN didn't have any idea who she was, and hated her from that point on. Ooh -- another important point! That reminds me of My Sweetheart My Darling... Thanks HappyCamper! |
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Post by ginnycat5 on Jul 12, 2006 13:15:38 GMT -5
Nara doesn't even appreciate that Jongnam disapproved of Sukhyun's behavior at the hospital. Maybe Nara thought JN was acting then, but even if she knew JN was being honest, it wouldn't move that icicle. "The world doesn't need another person like you." So judgemental! Maybe she didn't have a baby because the world didn't need another person like Nara. I don't get why Nara is To Be Obeyed. Isn't there anything terrible enough that an elder can do that loses them that pedestal status? Nara is such a sneering cruel person, like Screech Mom. I would think that at some point the evil acts they do would be seen as just too much, and they'd become irrelevant if not repugnant to the caring people around them. |
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Post by Lucy on Jul 12, 2006 14:53:25 GMT -5
Apparently not, Ginny. If there were, then forcibly aborting your son's baby would have been it, one would think. If I hadn't seen so many K dramas already, I would be freaked out at the thought that Jongnam thinks Sukhyun should be the one to apologize. As it is, I'll just go take one of my cat's blood-pressure pills and try to go with the flow.  |
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Post by soapygrams on Jul 12, 2006 23:48:26 GMT -5
Apparently not, Ginny. If there were, then forcibly aborting your son's baby would have been it, one would think. If I hadn't seen so many K dramas already, I would be freaked out at the thought that Jongnam thinks Sukhyun should be the one to apologize. As it is, I'll just go take one of my cat's blood-pressure pills and try to go with the flow. Just a thought but ... could Nara be jealous that JN is pregnant and Nara herself could NOT get pregnant? Personally, it is abhorent to me that Nara thinks she has a RIGHT to make JN have an abortion - no matter who the father is ... even more so when we know the father is Nara's adopted son - the son she claims to love so much. I was sputtering at the TV when she did that! What is the feeling in Korea about abortion??? Is it acceptable for a prospective mil to force the mother-to-be to have an abortion? How sad if it is. |
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Post by zorro on Jul 13, 2006 9:33:43 GMT -5
Quoted from Lucy:
"I don't get why Nara is To Be Obeyed. Isn't there anything terrible enough that an elder can do that loses them that pedestal status?"
And why isn't Grandma who's in charge of everyone else on the show putting her foot downand making Nara toe the line? Nara disdains JN, yet she herself is the epitome of a bad inlaw. I've seen where everyone who misbehaves eventually has to "go see Grandma", but Nara comes and leaves abruptly without so much as a "Hello, Good bye, or Thank you". What makes her so special? I missed most of the first half of this series, so is Nara the owner of Well Being, and is that why her husband and son are in the power positions? Everybody acts scared of her, but I be Minsook is about to change that.
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Post by Lucy on Jul 13, 2006 11:55:05 GMT -5
It just occurred to me when you said this that Nara probably finds this baby easy to dispense with because it is not related to her biologically!  Even if it is the child of her "beloved" son. And, yes, soapy, I think you have a point there. |
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Post by Dove436 on Jul 13, 2006 15:56:23 GMT -5
[Thank you so much for the info, I am a newcomer,but I have to stay awake until 12 midnite to watch, I am soooo tired, but I can't give up.  |
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Post by ginnycat5 on Jul 13, 2006 15:57:10 GMT -5
Sorry to change your post, Captain Video, but I don't think everything has been revealed yet.
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Post by michelle xD on Jul 13, 2006 18:06:23 GMT -5
Jenny GIRL!! you missed alot of juicy stuff! like the SH and JN 's first kiss and alot more that i am not going to say!
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Post by gpaul on Jul 14, 2006 7:43:46 GMT -5
I do agree with you Captain Video. The Chang family was very poor, and Jaeman married up by marrying Nara. She is definitely in control of her family because she has the money. Jaeman gets a salary from her, but the salary was cut because of his constant indiscretions, leaving him with a title but no money. She gets away with a lot because the rest of the family is indebted to her for saving SH's life, although she did it at a great cost to the rest of the family. There are still about twenty-five episodes left and I am sure that much will be revealed and changes will occur. Most daily dramas have happy endings.
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Cinnamoroll:long eared wonder pup
In typical K-Drama fashion the mom isn't happy with the future DIL. How's this for a change.. the mom opposes the relationship because she thinks the future DIL is too good for her son?
Even if it is the child of her "beloved" son.