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Time for another non-rom-com, all thanks to how well My Liberation Notes   worked on me.  I wanted to watch this because Nam Ji-hyun and Wi Ha-joon are in it, and also because of the Singapore connection.  It turned out to be another show that made me hold my breath , this time because of its fast pace and exciting twists.  It successfully married a bizarre premise (the Jeongran society’s unhinged ideology) with realistic topics such as family life and poverty.   when your mother has run off with your money Actors, roles, relationships I doubt playing In-kyung was all that difficult for Ji-hyun.  I think comic roles bring out her talent better but of course she is strong here as a feisty journalist (‘who conquers typhoons’!).  Kang Hoon, playing Jong-ho, who has liked In-kyung forever, also has a straightforward role and they are very much a typical K-drama couple.     Is Um Ki-joon destined to play c...

I almost gave up at around episode 3 because it was tiring waiting for the father and Gu (Son Suk-ku) to say something.  I’m glad I stuck with it, though I think it was only around episode 7 that the two men opened their mouths more!   A mature script, with mature characters and actors, on mature matters, it makes the other shows I watch feel like they are fairy tales and somewhat silly!  I found it more character study than ‘drama’, well scripted, well performed, well filmed and well put together, supported by a gentle yet soulful soundtrack.  There were times when I was practically holding my breath because of its artistry.   Character study First, the characters I didn’t like.  That’s mainly father Yeom (Chun Ho-jin).  So grumpy the whole time and never conversing properly with his family, not even answering his wife’s straightforward questions.  His expectations and constant disapproval hold everyone back, so the ...