#kreview

Oof, that was a softly intense episode.. I love the parallel LS drew between himself and the boy.

Starting with friendships again, repetitive ik but I do like the way theyre portraying the friends. JJ and WH fought and made up in the same episode which I loved, and it was coming together for their friend. That was just nice to see really. Following that, the when LS was in the hospital and the chef (im sorry can't remember his initials), I liked to see some positive male friendships, feel like 1/2 the time they either don't exist or can be toxic.

In this one we really saw just how similar LS and JS, especially when they were both getting ready for their dates with WY it was just ironic really. Their similarities are shown after LS accepted and realised his feelings.

Onto LS feelings, ooooooooo it was good, watching him finally get it, and the importance of him taking her photograph. Because he only realised after he'd taken it, as if it were instinct. I loved afterwards his confirmation and then his body language change towards her, the facing her completely in the car, and the piercing he took out after WY said she didn't like it (lol that scene and his reaction). Devasted at the ending for him. But boy, he deserved it. The scene with his parents and flash back to them being 'friends' explained a lot, think that's why the word "friend" is such a trigger to him. It a signal something is ending. I thought I was gonna hate you at the end of the episode when you went through what happened that day and you were going to blame them for why you couldn't confess, but I was pleasantly surprised when you realised its your fault it happened because you've realised your feelings to late, dont procrastinate anymore!!!! Its nice to see you've grown a bit. (Feel like song below describes LS well?)

JS, i swore I wouldn't fall for you but damn you're making it tough. Confess to me with books any time and I'd be yours. That was so sweet and really showed his love of literature and job (again I feel like we rarely see a lead who seems to genuinely enjoy his job and acts on his love of it -correct me if I'm wrong). I liked that he didn't force WY to answer, or pressure her. Just said let's try, this was a nice contrast to LS. All the quotes to me where what WY would write in calligraphy, which suggests he gets it (LS also seems to get this after the arcade and view scene)

LS, you got some mad competition. He also totally embodied the "im a moody teen" in the flash back which made me grin. I weirdly find myself laughing at his overconfidence and then WYs put downs.

WY, I was so annoyed at you for going to Namsam tower.. but I knew it was gonna happen. I feel like she's growing slightly but I want to see more as she dates the CEO (which is looks like in the next ep). Shes getting over LS slowly and then he does shit that confuses her... so she's a tad lost.

Okay, last comments on the side couple, oooooo I get both sides, I pity the both of them, please god don't break up. It was nice to see after the money thing they both reaffirmed st they love each other but are doing somethings that hurt each other, WH has really had a number done to her by her parents attitudes towards each other even in death, and her mums pressuring her to get married was something else, that entire scene I was hurting for her. Think all the parents have done a number on their kids in this series..

So a slice of life with a bit more drama, can't want to see what happens now between the boy, LS, and the wolf, JS. (Not sure how WY fits into this analogy). But it was nice to see LS getting angry and actually talking to WY about how he feels for once. I hope we see more. Because I'm sorry JS we know what's gonna happen.

Ceo seeing the shoes... oooooo

I like you with him?? Seriously??

Omg that chair scene.. WY that was kinda too much, his face lit up when you pulled it out..

Mate.. recognising the shoes, and LS response oop

Dammmmnnn CEo calling LS out on his shameless behaviour. I liked his reasoning, thst he waited until he was with WY until he told LS to back off. I think that's progress. But at the same time.. she isn't your possession, you don't have a right just because you're now her boyfriend.

LS and his face at her speech about his selfishness and loneliness, it was almost like a child, that hurted 

Again female solidarity and WH standing up to him for WY.

Istg tho LS if you keep acting like a kicked puppy imma start hating on you..

The parallels between this last shoot and them.. it hurts and his parents and them

Wow, he apologised for being a dickhead.

Aww giving her sweets i sweat hes like a child with a crush

JJ I hope this guy is nice.. but don't overthink please..

Its not yours.. welp ceo... that is kinda true unfortunately

Forgive me.. ive never been a fan of a mine is bigger than yours moment to win over the girl.. like guys come on please..

Dammmm that confession season was loaded with angst. But was all needed to be said by WY. But boy I can tell LS feels even more lonely now

Welp, that was an  intense ending. I like that he suggested they switched and he liked her unrequited instead (even tho its not true). I was torn about his desperate searching for the photo, it was his last one, he really wanted to keep it. WY im just sorry for you and the messing about you've experienced but hes finally come to his sense and is trying to make up for it. This is not a plea to just forgive him and get with him, hes been a right dickhead and jerk. Let him try at least.

Enjoy my ramblings above as I watched ep 8, proper "review" starts here.

But damn this episode.

Loving the fact the secondary couple seem a lot more comfortable with each other.. and lol the fact they both told LS and WY what happened at Namsam.

Ceo and LS.. ugh I hated that, mine is bigger than yours scene. Such an annoying trait.

Ceo, you're adorable but gonna lose. That line hit home, if you're nervous maybe it doesn't belong to you, I feel like that just spoke so many levels to him and he wants to cling onto something he is finally happy with after his previous experience.

WY, love.. you're not having the best time of it are you, getting dropped from that film sucks but liked your speech about connections and experience. The accuracy was unreal.

I hate the fact you're being messed about but then again.. you're the female lead.. tis inevitable unfortunately..

LS istg im half the time laughing at you're responses (see the bathroom scene) and half the time wanna kill you.. "i like you... I like you with him"  ughhhhhhhhhhhh my frustration at that point, this is why she doesn't trust you at all. She saw the pictures and ran, because it was too much, especially after you messed her about. His face for most this episode was either kicked puppy or searching for any hope with WY. The last scene did kill me and his searching for the photo, that I think really proved his feelings and even tho he said he was leaving, wanting to keep a momento is cute. But in any other context (and sorta this one) is creepy..

His speech on abandonment and being renewed was interesting. WY also clearly read into it, and hit her hard.  Her crying at his actions at the end was truly heartbreaking. She'd finally (sorta) sorted herself out.

(Last note semi shocked we haven't had a kiss yet, usually happens but ep 8 or at least a close call is supposed to happen)

Next week looks interesting! Possible break ups, and WH being the one to propose??? We'd love to see!

See you next week!! 

I gotta give compliments to FL WY at the beginning and standing up to LS properly, without a screaming match or crying, it was really mature and I liked that approach.

Later when her friend calls her i really wanted her to go and been JJ because she clearly was feeling it. (The friendship between JJ (prosecuter) and the chef I'm wouldn't be mad if they get together. But I love the friendship they have, its really sweet and I wish we saw more of them without any romantic background)

SL JS.. Im sorry you're setting yourself up for heart break, because we all know how itll go. But I hope the WY learns from her time with you that she can love herself and she doesn't need a relationship. I think she really lost her trust in her judgement when LS has rejected her multiple times, she interpreted what he was doing as romantic feelings (which in a way they were) whereas LS doting on her to him was friendship, and clearly they were each others favourite people to be around and be liked that.

Also can I just say, loving the friendship between the 3 ladies in this one, we always see female characters pitted against each other, I love the friendship they have, especially when JJ turned up and took WY to the hospital instead of one of the male leads, it just really brought it home how important they all are to each other, and even the work dinner where WH is teaching the newest female employee about work politics, and her getting back at her boss for the comments about her relationship. I just love the female solidarity so far, and I think this thread is also there for the male relationship. Sure there's the romantic rivalry between the JS and LS but I think the friends they surround themselves with are fabulous (see the CEO and his right hand man)

I hope beyond hope that we get a wedding for the secondary couple, because wow there is a lot to unload there. And clearly money is an issue for WH, the police station scene hit hard.

I think the title worked really well and was such a good metaphor for everything going on

'Objects are closer than they appear'

For WH its her happiness with her long term boyfriend, she's got the pressures of money problems, and is scared about the future. To me she wants to get married but is terrified to end up in the same situation as she did growing up.

For JJ, I think she is another one who needs to love herself more, her mother is clearly the root of some dating problems, but I wanna see more development from her - or its that shes got the chef near but idk, I like them as friends.

And for LS, JS and WY, well.. I think this its gonna be an interesting journey to watch. WY needs to accept herself, and trust herself. She's getting there, I can see her confidence growing.

JS, I love you but wow you're forward 😂, I get that he's been hurt before, and he's learnt not to let things slip away, but don't force yourself, or get her to do something she's not ready for. (High key love the interactions between LS and JS - for sure JS knows whats up, hes an intelligent guy come on!)

And LS, welp, you need to tone down the door convos because they're getting a but stalkerish, and OTT, you need to grow your trust in other humans again, and being able to do that is not too far away. But its not her job romantically or platonically to 'fix' you. Thats something you've gotta do for yourself. - the last scene was pretty symbolic and the door closing him off was clever I liked the way it reflected his childhood incident and WY leaving again.

Okay, let's start from that beginning because my heart hurts for you LS but damn you sorta deserved it to??

JS you really pissed me off this episode, fighting, talking shit, and not taking the breakup seriously. She wanted to break up, those words left her mouth that didn't want any relationship, and you say its a break?? No dude she broke up with you for a reason, and you saying you loved her after she drunk dialled you I think put the nail in the coffin, you were so desperate to 'keep' her you lost her. Thats what the mum was saying about when effort can betray you, especially in regard to peoples feelings. Tho you did make me laugh we the im a genie, not a foolish Prince who doesn't recognise his love line, that was such a dig at LS.

LS istg you again looked like a kicked puppy for most of this episode with the heart eyes everywhere, I loved it and hated it. You always have something to say in response, at least you're experiencing what WY went through and having your own lines thrown back at you. Hurts doesn't it??? You reading the book that she left also hit home for you, and made you realise. I liked that you left it and didn't use it as an excuse to see her, like the CEO did in the past, because I would've been pissed, I liked that you were asking her boundaries tho, and when you could call her or meet her (bit better than the CEO, who I get it youre trying to surprise her, but dude popping up everywhere is slightly creepy) I liked the ending, he was respecting her wishes that he ignored her and just got on, and he is accepting (sort of) that he needs to wait, and shes really hurt.

The fight between the 2 leads was more comical than tense to me. Idk why. Maybe it was LS smiles or the CEO with messy hair.

WY, yay! You did it you addressed the semi toxicity of the relationship you were in because it was not a healthy one. I loved WH calling her out on her bullshit for "liking" the CEO, because you didn't mate you were trying to convince yourself. I love thst youve broken up with both of them and explained its hurting you to date and have feelings more than them, it was good its been recognised!! Also your books been published and I hope that brings you more work because thatd be the cherry on top!

JJ I have seen some spoilers bout your story line.. I am just hmmmmmming at it really, your bf is just trying to sell you shit, and Chef, buddy, awww you too cute.

Istg if the mum being sick causes WH and boyfriend to break up imma cry because she's bout to propose and I cant be dealing with a sick mum.. kdrama gods whyyyyyyy thats just too cliché just no.

Again, a really strong episode on friendships, loved SY and LS when be was drinking (but LS come on mate.. youve just had a car accident, ik you're heartbroken, but damn, take it easy!)

The 3 women again, loving them, so glad they're all their for each other! Feels like they all communicate with each other really well. Made me a bit sad when WH said WY was more important to her but at the same time LS hasn't been the best of friends.

Secondary couple for the win! WH is finally communicating, and they're actually talking I am loving it, they aren't having a stupid breakup or fight because they don't talk.

Right JS, ooooooooo you're a bugger, but LS needed that put down over drinks about time. Hes a quick one the CEO. He really should tell WY about the accident tho. I was loving the napkin scene and LS just yeeting it away after WY accepted JSs instead. The airport scene.. wow.. the coincidence huh.. that ill overlook because tis just stupid..

WY, I am loving your character development, and confidence in your abilities entering competition and more for your calligraphy keep going!!! Also love her self realisation about how negative her approach to LS was for herself, I like to see the self reflection!

LS.. well then, it was a huge episode for you, from claiming you weren't going to drinks to being the first to arrive, I was chuckling. Hes like a school boy with a crush. He really has no idea how to react to her touches and her words. The whole shoot being cancelled because of the rain and his searching for excuses to spend more time with her, loved it. Im enjoying the feeling being the other way around. Its nice to see his development from a emotionless bugger as well, he's opening up. His jealous and anger are cute, I just hope it doesnt become toxic... I won't be pleased.

I like seeing their development as individuals before becoming a coupleni just hopenit doesn't get reversed when they get together, which will inevitably happen come on ..

I liked the different symbology with the photographs. JS was taking photos of WY and LS stopped himself. It was interesting to see this change. Theyre more similar than they think..

I won't lie, I was vying for the CEO to show up in that last scene I could see it coming. But LS really? Hiding in a photo booth??

AND ADMITTING YA FEELINGS? Boy.. shes not gonna believe you.. you've messed her about tpo much!!

Little note on JJ and SY. Aww cute that he installed the cameras, please have a positive gal/guy friendship! And istg if the guy JJ "ran over" because a creepy stalker imma fume!

Well.. im onto watching ep 8, ill be back with more of a rant!

" The Alchemist " written by " Paulo Coelho". " Reading The Alchemist book was like getting up at dawn and seeing the sun rise. While the rest of the world still slept ". You have read all type of books but " The Alchemist " book is so different in every aspect.

POSITIVE :-

So CEO finally got told, which was nice to see. Lee Soo was hurting at the beginning but in someway I kinda felt like he deserved it? And WY finally sorted her feelings out yay! I feel slightly bad for the ceo but at the same time we all saw this.. we knew it was coming. I liked that he put LS in his place 1 more time, that was cute.

Lee soo, protecting her from that coffee was cute and nice to see the tables turned, WY picked up on that as well.

There little car date at the end i knew something was fishy when he wasn't fussed bout running outta fuel, freaking finally they got together, took them only 10 years wow

WH and HJ, my heart breaks for your story line, ughhh ik whats coming and I hate it. Ive already seen spoilers for whats bout to happen in ep 12 and I still can't get myself to watch...

I calleddddd it with JJ and chef guy. Ahhh it was actually cuter and less cringy than I thought It'd be and I was rooting for it. That blind date guy situ and cheffy coming to 'save' her was so lovely.

I dunno why, but im feeling less for the main characters now, I feel like it took too long to get there sorta, and now the ex is showing up im just like wtf.. ANOTHER love triangle really??

Spoiler under the cut