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Post by jenny on Aug 3, 2004 8:58:59 GMT -5
Sorry, I don't remember the number!
But I had to post a special thread because I thought this was the best ep. yet, in terms of getting to know the characters. Spoiler space for Bo:
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The best scenes were seeing Ji-hae and Jae-min FINALLY act like a couple. For a while I've been wondering why these two ever got married. They were so cute "blowing off" their parents after their goodnight phone calls (which I think are kinda creepy) and knocking that bear off the bed.
And it was nice to see Jae-min's parents get along, and see Daddy happy for the first time!
Ji-hae's dad seemed almost human while he and his mommy tried to figure out how to help Hee-soo's family. I almost liked him!
I also was happy to see Hee-soo's mom soften in this ep., she has consistantly been unpleasant and loud since day 1. We also found out that she is forever the martyr -- working to put everyone else through college.
And we found out that the son of the loan shark golfer has a friend! I didn't think he did, since all he does is lay on his bed in his expensive jeans.
As you can tell, I was very pleased with this episode! It's so hard to get used to the new daily drama, I need all the help I can get when it comes to liking the new characters!
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Post by Lucy on Aug 3, 2004 9:15:56 GMT -5
Hey, Jenny, You told me something I didn't know--the Golfing Fool is the president of the loan shark company? Even though we've seen his office and the loan place, I never noticed that they're the same place. They are, right? That makes everything simpler. I agree that it's been hard to get to like this one. But we must try, or we will be Korean-TV-free for too long.  I have really gotten to like the young husband. He is very adorable and is probably all of 19 years old. His little wifey bugs me, not as much as Hye-ran did, but she has this facial expression that she can't help, like a sneer all the time. I can't believe how cheap their apartment is, considering the wealth of the parents. I think I've been spoiled by the other dramas, in which the couples getting married always had more than one room and a separate kitchen, at least. And of course, a real window, not an obvious set piece comprising a frosted-paper "pane" covered by a cheap polyester curtain. We were promised a funny run-in between his mom and her dad in episode 10; I hope it results in them getting their cool dishes back! |
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Post by jenny on Aug 3, 2004 9:20:26 GMT -5
Hey, Jenny, You told me something I didn't know--the Golfing Fool is the president of the loan shark company? Even though we've seen his office and the loan place, I never noticed that they're the same place. They are, right? That makes everything simpler. I think so. Well, the son is the prez I guess. Maybe Dad retired? But Step-mom is running the show. |
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Post by galacticchick on Aug 3, 2004 11:22:38 GMT -5
I can't believe how cheap their apartment is, considering the wealth of the parents. I think I've been spoiled by the other dramas, in which the couples getting married always had more than one room and a separate kitchen, at least. And of course, a real window, not an obvious set piece comprising a frosted-paper "pane" covered by a cheap polyester curtain. LOL, Lucy! I too am disturbed by their bed being right next to the refrigerator. It doesn't seem too hygenic to me. And their apartment just seems to be one big room except for the bathroom (thank goodness for that at least). |
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Post by Lucy on Aug 3, 2004 12:20:47 GMT -5
It just hit me: it looks like a display dorm room in JC Penney.
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Post by galacticchick on Aug 3, 2004 15:09:50 GMT -5
It just hit me: it looks like a display dorm room in JC Penney. DING DING DING DING DING!!!!!!!!! You've hit the nail on the head. It does look like a JC Penney display. Like they're advertising sheets for a teenage girl's room ;D For those of you who don't know what JC Penney is, it's a department store like Sears. |
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Post by Soju on Aug 6, 2004 19:28:19 GMT -5
I think Golfin' Dad is the Chairman, son is President, and Step-mom the power behind the throne.
I think calling their business loan shark might be a bit harsh, but we have seen, like in 'To Be With You', that private money-lenders do seem to have a reputation for cold-heartedness.
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Post by jenny on Aug 9, 2004 9:51:47 GMT -5
The only reason I call them loan sharks is because they seem to charge a lot of interest, and there isn't anything here in the U.S. like that to compare them to. Except maybe for those payday loan stores, but loan shark sounds funnier. |
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Post by Lucy on Aug 9, 2004 10:19:28 GMT -5
I think you're safe in calling company whose terms allow a $30,000 loan to run up to $480,000 with fees a "loan shark." (that's what I recall the figures being--may be inaccurate.)
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Post by TheBo on Aug 11, 2004 15:50:21 GMT -5
I like that we're finally seeing one of these loan sharks (totally accurate description) we always hear about on the other dramas. The place seems so elegant, and the people so nice. Ick.
Bo
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Post by Soju on Aug 11, 2004 19:05:50 GMT -5
Yeah, when you look at the numbers, "loan shark" is not so harsh indeed. But, as they said, "It's all legal". . .
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Post by TheBo on Aug 12, 2004 14:00:45 GMT -5
. Spoiler space for Bo: *** Bless you, my child. Bo |
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Post by jenny on Aug 13, 2004 9:43:00 GMT -5
Bless you, my child. Bo Didn't want to ruin it for you! Yeah, when you look at the numbers, "loan shark" is not so harsh indeed. But, as they said, "It's all legal". . . They look so professional too. The woman employee has a uniform that looks like the type of uniform female bank tellers wear in S. Korea. I know this American loan shark, and I don't think he has an office with a store front and everything. |
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Post by buzbe on Aug 13, 2004 13:06:15 GMT -5
Would you consider the grandma in Yellow Hankie a loanshark? That's what she did for a living, loan money.
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Post by buzbe on Aug 13, 2004 13:08:44 GMT -5
Would you consider the grandma in Yellow Hankie a loanshark? That's what she did for a living, loan money. Nicer way of saying it, Capital Investers. Same coin different sides. |
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I have really gotten to like the young husband. He is very adorable and is probably all of 19 years old. His little wifey bugs me, not as much as Hye-ran did, but she has this facial expression that she can't help, like a sneer all the time.
