Lila
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Post by Lila on Nov 4, 2003 22:04:13 GMT -5
The writers softened Sang-Min's father's style as of today's (11/04) episode, to the point where I found it possible to have some empathy for him, partly for his feelings about Ji-Min, and partly for what he doesn't yet know about his own son's health. Up until this episode, my feelings about him were absolutely poisonous. Now I kind of feel for the guy.
Same thing re Mi-Ryung. I haven't been a fan of that character, in the least. Her sister-in-law was speaking for me when she lit into MR in last night's episode -- at least until she started to get really shrewish and ridiculous. But after two episodes during which the two gals have words, I feel a little warmer toward MR than I have up to now.
Either some new writers came along, or the existing writer(s) purposely shook things up to provide more interest, by taking two characters with very few viewers on their side and making them both more sympathetic. Interesting.
Lila
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Post by Luvz on Nov 5, 2003 11:03:33 GMT -5
Lila, so true! Sang-Min's father has been a major pain, but has calmed down since Ja-Young told him she would allow Ji-Min to see them, so he's happy he will finally be recognized as "grandfather" by Ji-Min. When I saw Sang-Min and his father fishing and talking, I felt sad for them both...his father because he may lose his only son very soon (and like you said, he doesn't even know it yet) and for Sang-Min because he is trying to mend his strained relationship with his father before it's too late. Very sad.  The writers have definitely done a great job throughout the drama, and continue to do so with these new complications for characters like S-J and M-R. Keeping this in mind, I am excited about seeing what the writers have in store for us to the very end! |
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Post by HappyCamper on Nov 5, 2003 18:04:46 GMT -5
I agree with both of you. I've hated that old man ever since I started watching Yellow Handkerchief. But when he told SM to wait until he grows old and takes his son fishing, my heart just ached for him, since we know SM won't live to grow old. I wonder what will happen when he learns the truth about his son's cancer. Will it make him more understanding or just more determined to drag JM into his family? I guess we'll find out soon enough.
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Post by Soju on Nov 5, 2003 22:17:14 GMT -5
Early in the series, Woon-kyu was a very sympathetic character. Sang-min seemed somewhat embarrassed about his job as a movie extra, and his daughter-in-law Min-joo wanted nothing to do with him. He remained close to his son's ex-fiance, Jae-young, who he loved as a daughter. He tried bringing healthy food for Min-joo to eat when she was pregnant (the eels scene was priceless), but she wouldn't eat any of it.
Then, after the flash-forward, he became obsessed with Ji-min, with scarcely any redeming characteristics. I wish he'd been rendered a little more human, but I guess they felt it neccessary to have a negative character be the advocate for Hoju.
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Post by Avalon on Nov 7, 2003 21:50:52 GMT -5
Now that WK knows that his son, SM, has advanced liver cancer, there is no doubt that he will have a relationship with his grandson, Ji-min. The question is under what circumstances will JY allow Ji-min to fraternize with WK.
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Post by HappyCamper on Nov 7, 2003 22:30:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the history on WK. Since I wasn't watching this until recently I had no idea he used to be that kind and mellow. I certainly can feel for him now and I admire how he immediately offered his son his own liver. I guess I misjudged him. He really does have a heart. I hope they continue putting flashbacks in these last few episodes. Veteran viewers will enjoy seeing them and us new viewers will get a clearer picture of what happened in the past.
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