Ep 7 [Tuesday, April 2]

[Knov1]

This thread is for episode 7 of That Winter, The Wind Blows. Please check the drama info & schedule thread for more info about the series.

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Young thinks her room has Soo's scent. She asks Secretary Wang if Soo has returned. She says he hasn't. Secretary Wang turns on the music giving Soo a chance to quietly leave Young's room. Soo warns Jin Sung and Hee Sun via text that he was caught.

Soo and Secretary Wang sit down to talk. Soo explains that he was in Young's room looking for her diary. He wanted to know more about Young's condition and if Secretary Wang did everything possible to get her treatment. Secretary Wang points out the diary would be in braille. Not entirely convinced he's telling the truth, Secretary Wang offers to give Soo the $7 million he needs to pay off his debt. Soo declines the offer. He's there for Young. He's not after money. Both Soo and Secretary Wang say they are suspicious of the other.

Secretary Wang plans to move the contents of Young's safe to the bank. She calls Lawyer Jang to arrange a meeting. She wants to talk about Soo. Young is suffering from another migraine. She frantically searches Soo's room for the death pill. We next see Young lying in bed with an empty pill bottle on the table.

Soo meets with Jin Sung and Hee Sun. Jin Sung doesn't understand why Soo didn't take Secretary Wang's offer. Hee Sun answers that if Soo had accepted, Secretary Wang would have been more suspicious of him. She would have called the cops on Soo. It wouldn't be long before everyone knew he was a fake. Soo wants to dig up dirt on Secretary Wang and use it to threaten her. If she could give Soo $7 million, that means she's likely embezzling Young's fortune. They can use Young not receiving proper treatment as a child and Myung Ho's other woman against her. Soo orders Jin Sung and Hee Sun to continue following Myung Ho. Hee Sun calls Young. She wants to meet and apologize for her behavior.



Guys show up at the house to move the contents of Young's safe to the bank. Young meets with Lawyer Jang at Joong Tae's cafe. There's too many people at the house. That's why the valuables are being moved. Young thinks it's because Secretary Wang doesn't trust Soo. If she can't trust her own brother, then who is Young supposed to trust? She doesn't Secretary Wang. She doesn't trust Lawyer Jang, who is in love with Secretary Wang. She doesn't trust her friend Mi Ra, who is on Secretary Wang's payroll.

Young believes Secretary Wang is trying to keep her isolated from everyone. She wants Young to be trapped in the house with no one to turn to. After Young leaves, Joong Tae approaches Lawyer Jang and says there's something strange about Soo. Once outside, Lawyer Jang and Secretary Wang watch a crying Young from a short distance away.

Soo goes to the secret room in the greenhouse and watches more of Young's video diaries. Young heard the doctor say her blindness is caused by Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). That she could still be treated. When she asked him about it later on, the doctor told Young she was mistaken and must have misheard him. Young is sure Secretary Wang is behind it all. Young believes her brother Soo will return one day and get even with Secretary Wang.

Young calls Soo. They're both home but pretend to be out. Soo spots Young while walking from the greenhouse back to the house. Young wants to meet up with Soo. They agree to meet at the intersection by HanSung supermarket. Soo follows Young closely to make sure she safely gets there.

Secretary Wang wants to run Soo's fingerprints and do another DNA test on him. She's still not convinced Con Soo is Pro Soo. She wants him out of Young's life, whether he's real or a fake. Lawyer Jang won't act without Young's consent. Chairman Oh asked him to find Pro Soo. Pro Soo was left no inheritance as Chairman Oh requested. In case Soo ever returned in the future, he wanted to be sure it was to be closer to Young and not for money. Young trusts Soo. Lawyer Jang doesn't want to take that way from her. Even if Soo is only after the $7 million he owes, they can easily give that to him. Lawyer Jang reassures Secretary Wang that there's still place for her in Young's life despite Soo's return.



Young and Soo are at the greenhouse. Young didn't take the death pill (obviously). She only slept with it in her hand. Soo asks for it back. Young promises not to use the pill without his permission.

Myung Ho calls Young. He wants to explain about what his parents said at the meeting. Young pretends she didn't hear anything. She asks Myung Ho to apologize to them on her behalf and arrange another meeting. Secretary Han doesn't want Myung Ho to proceed with a M&A of Hyunsoo corporation. He seems intent on pursuing the merger.

Young tells Soo she's not sure if she likes Myung Ho. Soo responds that a person usually knows if they like someone if their heart flutters when they are around them. Young answers that, if that's true, it means she likes Soo (HA!). Soo wants Young to reconsider marrying Myung Ho. Young is OK with it if Myung Ho claims to like her. She needs his help to run the company. Soo wants to get Young's eyes examined and treated if possible. Young doesn't want Soo to leave while she's going through treatment. She wants to have fun. They decide to go on a trip with Hee Sun and Jin Sung.

They all go sledding and take some pictures. While Soo and Jin Sung are making potato soup, Young remarks that Soo's cutting doesn't sound like a chef. Just sounds like how an average person would cut potatoes. He says that's how Italian chefs do it. Young asks Hee Sun about Soo's charms. She responds that he can be a lot of things but he's not a bad person.

Later that night, while sitting alone talking, Young asks Soo to tell her about Con Soo. Soo tells Young how Con Soo was left under a tree, grew up in an orphanage, lost the love of his life while she was pregnant at the age of 19. Soo says that Con Soo was trash. Young responds that maybe he was a conman because no one ever comforted him. When she first learned about her brain tumor at the age of 6, she wanted to be consoled. Everyone forced her to be brave. Soo begins to cry while listening to Young.



The next day Myung Ho arranges a meeting with So Ra. He wants to find out more about Con Soo. He also wants to invite him to the founders party. Secretary Wang doesn't like the idea. The board members are conservative. They might push aside Young and Myung Ho in favor of Soo.

Soo drops off Young near the house. She wants to walk the rest of the way. We get a flashback to the previous night. Soo asks Young what she would like to see first if she got her sight back. Young responds that she would like to see Soo. Soo goes to the hospital to see a doctor, Sun Hee. He attempts to talk to her about Young's condition but she blows him off.

So Ra meets with Moo Chul. He informs her that Con Soo is pretending to be Pro Soo, of PL Group. He's even having a little romance with Pro Soo's sister, Young. So Ra wants Soo's number. Moo Chul won't give it to her. He tells her not to get caught by President Kim. So Ra leaves to meet with Myung Ho. President Kim is having So Ra and Moo Chul watched. His informant reports to him but is interrupted by Moo Chul.

Young goes tot the mall to buy a gift. She begins to get a migraine. She asks for the clerk's assistance to get to the store's entrance and call a cab.

Soo calls Moo Chul. He wants to meet. Moo Chul responds that he's not the one Soo should be meeting with. So Ra is on her way to talk to Myung Ho. She knows Soo is pretending to Pro Soo.

Soo gets a call from the store clerk. Young isn't feeling well. She asked for Soo. He's surprised to hear this since he dropped Young off at home. He heads to the store. Young is in bad shape when he arrives. He asks the clerk to call for an ambulance. He picks Young up and begins to move when he spots So Ra watching them from a few feet away.

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If Soo wasn't screwed before, he definitely is now. So Ra already put him in jail once before. She might do it again.

Did I miss something? When did Soo become a chef? I thought he just wanted to own an Italian restaurant. You don't have to be a chef to own a restaurant.

If you want to read a bit more about Retinitis Pigmentosa go HERE.

[ajk]

"There's never a quiet day in that household." No kidding, lady....

Couple of good scenes here. At the beginning, watching those two schemers try to outscheme each other, good stuff. And how about Attorney Fred, telling the Slutler no! Stood up for the old man's wishes even though he didn't have to, and showed compassion for Young's feelings even though he suspects he screwed up in the beginning. So the guy does have a backbone in there.

And now we have a couple of new wrinkles yet to be explained. One was that stuff about the Geek Executive "overextending" to buy some other company. What's that about--has he gotten himself in financial trouble? Maybe he's trying to marry Young for more than just the CEO opportunity. And then, why the heck is Boss Kim so frustrated with the Vulcan that he's having him watched? He's the Boss! He shouldn't have this kind of trouble. What is the Vulcan not doing that has him so frustrated--and why is he reluctant to just fire the guy and hire somebody to replace him?

One thing for certain: this series is going to set the world record for busted-up cell phones.

[bird11]

I liked the opening scene also, Con Soo makes a good con-- he thinks quick! Let's see if he can out-con Sec. Wang....
I liked when the Attorney stuck up for Con Soo by pointing out that at least he was someone Young trusts... must be one big company if they can pay out the money Con Soo owes just to keep him by Young's side!
I still don't trust Myung Ho-- I always thought there was more to his being with Young than just running the company....
I don't understand the whole situation with Boss Kim and Con Soo-- if he is the "boss" then why is Con Soo able to stand up to him? I thought he was like the head of a "con group" that Con Soo and MoChul were a part off but I dont understand the relationship between them, does Con Soo owe the Boss the money because of a bad con? All the people trailing everyone is getting a bit confusing.....if the whole point of this is for Con Soo to get the money why do people keep getting in his way?? Like Soo Ra? Do they want him to screw it up and be killed or do they not trust him to complete the con?
I liked the scene where Con Soo explains about the "other Soo" and how he was left under a tree and that he lost the love of his life, and then when Young expresses her opinion Con Soo silently cries. (I did think that Young knew this already being told by someone else, like Hee Sun. but I am guessing I must have been wrong)
Say what you will about In Sung but I think he is doing a great job at being Con Soo, he really shows his expressions and emotions well. I think the actor playing Young is also doing a great job -- she is able to express so much even being "blind" and the way she explains things with the tone of her voice is wonderful. Good acting all around in this drama.......

[Knov1]

Let me clarify the situation with Con Soo, Moo Chul, Boss Kim and So Ra. Boss Kim is a guy with a lot of money. He owns clubs and is a loan shark. Moo Chul is one of the "higher up" thugs that work for him. Con Soo made his money by running cons (card games and such). He doesn't work for Boss Kim. So Ra is an actress. She is financially backed by Boss Kim. He is her "sugar daddy". The drama hints at this but doesn't come out and say it. Like in the drama Cheongdam Dong Alice, they call it being a "sponsor". The issue of "sponsors" in Korean entertainment is getting a lot of attention at the moment. It's the dirty little secret everyone knows goes on but no one wants to publicly talk about.

Con Soo and So Ra were involved before he went to jail. So Ra embezzled $7 million from Boss Kim. To get back at Con Soo for breaking up with her, So Ra frames Con Soo for stealing the money. That's why Con Soo went to jail. Boss Kim believes Con Soo stole his money. That's why he and Moo Chul are now after him to pay it back. Moo Chul loved Hee Joo and blames Con Soo for her death. So, Moo Chul doesn't really care whether Con Soo pays the money back or not.

[TheBo]

A few things. Since Con Soo indirectly caused the death of Pro Soo, he really owes it to Pro to take Pro Soo's place and take care of Young. Repito: He owes it to him. As long as Con Soo stays by Young's side and protects her, I think whatever else happens, he's off the hook for fooling her. Take that.

The early scene of Wang and Soo dancing around each other, that was fantastic. The scene of Jang stifling Wang, that was great, too. And Sora accidentally showing up in the mall? Priceless. I think she may surprise us, for her own twisted reasons of course. I hope so.

I do wonder what Joongtae had to say to atty Jang in the cafe, however. Maybe we'll find out later.

BTW, Soo addressed Doctor Sunhee as "Nuna." It wasn't just a random doctor, he has a relationship with her, he came to her expecting help. That seems possibly important to me. Also, it seemed clear to me that Young had gone to a new doctor, with Mira, when she was given the RP diagnosis, but then taken to a different one later by Wang and told she was mistaken.

[bird11]

I think that is part of what I think is a real problem for me.... I could see the whole situation come out and Young forgives Con Soo-- but he doesn't really deserve to be in love with Young since he indirectly caused her brother's death (that scene although not real is permently etched in my brain- so realistic) so he should take care of her but as a Oppa and nothing more.....
Thanks for clearing up the whole "gang" of bad guys....I guess I thought Moo Chul and Con Soo were friends enough that he wouldn't want anything bad happen to Con Soo but to just get the dept paid and to get Boss Kim off their backs-- sometimes I think Moo Chul hopes the debt cant be paid and Con Soo will be killed just like Hee Joo
I thougth the actions between Con Soo and Dr. Sunhee were interresting and I wonder what will happen with them. I thought the same thing as you, Bo that Young had gone to one Dr. and heard about RP and then Wang possibly paid another Dr. to tell her that it couldnt be cured.
So many twists and turns in the story and so many indepth characters---- cant wait to see what happens next......

[ajk]

Apr 3, 2013 18:57:30 GMT -5 bird11 said:

sometimes I think Moo Chul hopes the debt cant be paid and Con Soo will be killed

I agree with you 100% on that, bird--in fact, I think he WANTS Soo to fail so he can kill him. That seems to be why he's always hovering in the background and doing bad things to cause trouble for Soo. He wants revenge on Soo for the death of the girl he liked. (Of course, we don't know how she felt about him or if she ever would have liked him back.)

It seems weird to me because he's going to get $700,000 of the debt if Soo manages to repay it. That's an awful lot of money to give up just for a grudge, especially if the alternative is having to kill somebody. He must have been awfully infatuated with her.

[TheBo]

Moochul said something about growing up next door to Heejoo, too, ajk. She probably viewed him as a big brother figure, but he felt more. Ironic, eh? This is probably why Heesun felt comfortable earlier talking to Moochul about what Soo was up to, as well.

Poor Con Soo. He's a typhoid mary of auto accidents. But nobody need worry except people who are close to him....

[Knov1]

True. That doesn't bode well for Jin Sung and Hee Sun.

[TheBo]

Exactly thought my.