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Post by PippiBella on Dec 10, 2008 18:20:57 GMT -5
Pippi, I think I missed it when the three siblings were crying and hugging. I wonder if it's something that I saw in the preview of an upcoming episode a few episodes back but did not catch in the broadcast--doesn't Samseok say that his wife is divorcing him? I missed that when it was on "live." He said something like that. He wants to divorce her because she takes all of his money and he can't even save up some to give to his family. But knowing the wife she wont divorce him him because he brings home $$$ since he is a doctor..
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Post by Lucy on Dec 10, 2008 18:58:04 GMT -5
Hi, Door. Sino-Korean means Chinese-Korean. You probably know that there are a whole lot of words in the Korean language that have Chinese roots. Well, there's also a whole numbering system. This excellent website explains it: www.langintro.com/kintro/numbers/numintro.htmP.S. Thanks, Pippibella!
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Post by door60 on Dec 10, 2008 19:05:04 GMT -5
Thanks, Lucy, I had no idea! I am getting my Korean Culture Education thru these dramas, and of course, thru these boards !!
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Post by Lila on Dec 12, 2008 23:44:29 GMT -5
(I don't know if I should start a new thread for this, so I hope I'm doing it right.) Has Yeongsu (Sora's stepmother) had a miscarriage? Did I miss something? It feels to me as if she's been pregnant long enough to be showing and then some, but she shows no physical signs of pregnancy, nor have I heard anybody make reference to it for maybe 2 months. Since it's uncharacteristic in these dramas for a pregnant woman to not get as much mileage from a pregnancy as is humanly possible, as well as being told by everybody she encounters to rest, eat this, eat that, not worry, think only good thoughts, analyze her dreams, etc. -- might the tremendous stress certain things associated with her marriage have been putting her under have caused a miss? I hope not, since I think being a biological mother would soften and feminize her some, as well as bring some happiness and joy into what is a truly dismal household. Having a baby sister/brother might even help her prune of a stepdaughter to begin to develop some traits that might help make her at least a bit lovable, something she hasn't exhibited so far, IMO. (I know, I know, it's very bad form to dislike a child who's been through a very rough patch, but I find this child almost ugly, both inside and out.) Uh-oh, was that lightning I just saw?
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Post by soapygrams on Dec 13, 2008 3:03:18 GMT -5
I was wondering the same thing about her being preggo or not? As for Sora and the way they interact: Jounsuk stated to her husband that she didn't feel any connection with Sora because she didn't know exactly what her place was in relation to the child. Sora's miserable mother was not forthcoming as to what she was going to do - so Younsuk was a bit hesitant about getting too close to Sora thinking that it would be upsetting to both of them if Sora's mother came back to Korea and then demanded to take Sora with her to Hawaii or wherever. Her husband seemed to understand what she was feeling and was just glad that she treats Sora as nicely as she does. Sora was slowly beginning to thaw out - she's a child with a child's expectations and hopes that mommy and daddy will get back together again and everything will be okay. Most children truly believe this and it hits them hard when they realize it just isn't going to happen. No one told Sora that it would NEVER HAPPEN - Her bt##y mother made Sora believe that she could force her daddy to come "back to them". Sora was angry with Younsuk and her father - she felt her step-mother was the reason that her mommy and daddy didn't live together anymore. No one sat her down and explained that her mommy and daddy were divorced and that it happened BEFORE her daddy and Younsuk were together. Somebody should have explained to Sora that this fact that all of them had to accept. Sora's mom and dad would never get back together. They should have explained it to her and assured her that they both still love her very much . . Sora has a whole lot of anger, resentment and a big hurt in her heart. The little girl playing this role is doing a good job. Yep, she can be ornery but then you see her smile and do something nice . . she's a kid acting like a kid. I think she will come around and be a really good and happy child eventually. Healing a broken heart takes time and kindness and love. Sora trusts grandma Hanja - so that's a big help. I'm interested in seeing how they deal with this situation and so far it's been realistic - I hope that continues. : ;D
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Post by PippiBella on Dec 13, 2008 17:48:23 GMT -5
It was so sweet of Mad Mommy to come and comfort Sora. I feel so sorry for that little girl!! Her parents are truly horrible and selfish! It is so great to see Sora warm up to Yongsu.. They will be great friends in the future!
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Post by PippiBella on Dec 21, 2008 11:36:34 GMT -5
I could not believe it!!! Sora's mom has not seen her daughter for weeks, and she leaves her alone so she can go out!! Things never change!! Sora should be with her dad!! Hes life is more happy and stable there. I think she is only taking sora because she looks like a bad person if she does not. She does not really care for her daughters happiness and well being!! I almost threw something at the tv when she telling her daughter that she was going out!! ant to top it off she told jonwon that Sora told her to go out !! When did that happen!! What a poor pitiful excuse for a mom, let alone a human being!! So sad!! Poor Sora..
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Post by Soju on Dec 21, 2008 20:43:08 GMT -5
You said it, Pip! Even worse, she's like "Sora said it was OK, so what's the problem?". And she's not just making an excuse, she really seems to not understand the issue.
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Post by Lucy on Dec 22, 2008 12:56:57 GMT -5
Poor Sora. I really admire the way her character has developed, and she's a good little actress. In the beginning, she looked like pure evil, the Bad Seed. But you can see now that it's because she was bewildered, heartbroken, and bitter--besides the fact that she is not a sweet girl. The way she responds to Yeongsu, and vice-versa, is very realistic. Just because they get along now doesn't mean that it's all sunshine and lollipops, and they're both continuing to be guarded. Very realistic, as I said.
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Post by PippiBella on Dec 28, 2008 17:59:31 GMT -5
It was nice to see Sora hug Yeongsu! They are slowly building a relationship. Since Yeongsu does not try too hard, Sora is finally letting her in and realizing that she is a good person after all.
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Post by brooklyn on Jan 4, 2009 0:58:24 GMT -5
Although Yeongsu comes off as too strong minded at times, she's one of my favourite characters. I think I'm beginning to get her lol.
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Post by PippiBella on Jan 4, 2009 9:03:09 GMT -5
Although Yeongsu comes off as too strong minded at times, she's one of my favourite characters. I think I'm beginning to get her lol. I love her too!
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