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I thought the opening of episode 1 would appease vegans and cruelty-free supporters a lot. You guys should have told me not to eat while watching episode 1. I was having dinner...

Rather than learning who is behind all this, which I'm sure we'll find out later, I'm more interested to know the technology behind "cultured meat". It's definitely something to do with GMO (genetically modified organism). Professor Kim said it's not "filled with germs". But calling it "cultured meat" seem to suggest it is using bacteria to cultivate meat that's visually and texture identical to any type of animals' meats. Just from the way they show the "meat" grow exponentially, it's already suggestive it is "made of germs". Hahaha.

How do you guys feel about a future like this?

@SilverMoonTea I want @Tofu to watch Lovely Runner. Also not sure this is her cup of tea, so I didn't tag. LOL, I thought you were going to quote Whitney Houston's Bodyguard movie. Totally did not cross my mind about Jet Li 😂🤣. Never seen Jet Li romantically, I guess. I did watch the movie, but don't remember much of it now. K9 - just as bad as Sysphus I rather forget.

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Oh. Did not realise it is written by Lim Soo Yeon, who wrote Stranger! But she wrote Grid, too, and that one left us hanging.

You know, maybe the romance will be hinted and bare minimum because neither Stranger nor Grid have romance blossoming. OK @abs-oluteM @SilverMoonTea based on your review, I will watch them tonight. Tagging @Chocolate and @peperomia

@Mouse I think he remembers. From all the drunken scenes shown, he seems to be a "clear-headed drunk". As in, he's still in control and knows what he's doing when he's drunk. In the past, he's made sure to hang out long enough to sober up before he returns home.

@abs-oluteM So satisfying to see Hyun Woo punches Eun Sung. Everything he says is just infuriating. What gives him the right to "judge" Hyun Woo doesn't love Hae In, you know what I mean? Their marriage was actually built on love. He didn't even know their history.

I'm going to take a guess that Eun Sung showed up at Hyun Woo's apartment to speak to Hae In, and Hyun Woo gave them some privacy—hence in the beginning he asked "Are you done talking?" and the "I'm being patient..." implied he doesn't like it, but is respecting Hae In's wishes.

ARRGHHH... why can't this be aired on a Fri / Sat slot

Chun Woo Hee Becomes Unexpectedly Intertwined With Jang Ki Yong's Supernatural Family In "The Atypical Family" Posters & Teaser

“The Atypical Family” tells the story of a supernatural family who lost their powers after suffering from very realistic issues. The drama is directed by Cho Hyun Tak of “SKY Castle” and penned by writer Joo Hwa Mi of “Marriage, Not Dating” and writer Kang Eun Kyung of “Dr. Romantic.” Chun Woo Hee stars as Do Da Hae, a mysterious woman who appears in front of Bok Gwi Joo’s (Jang Ki Yong’s) family.

On April 8, “The Atypical Family” unveiled character posters of the Bok family including Bok Gwi Joo (Jang Ki Yong), Bok Man Heum (Go Doo Shim), Bok Dong Hee (Claudia Kim). Bok Yi Na (Park So Yi), and Uhm Soon Goo (Oh Man Seok) as well as Do Da Hae (Chun Woo Hee).

Jang Ki Yong plays the “depressed time traveler” Bok Gwi Joo who was once a firefighter with positive energy and a strong sense of calling but is now having trouble getting through each day. Although Bok Gwi Joo has the ability to time slip to when he was happy, he loses both his happiness and special ability due to an unexpected accident. Bok Gwi Joo’s poster captures his sad gaze and his pained shadow, which reflects his current sadness.

Chun Woo Hee takes on the role of the suspicious woman and “polite trespasser” Do Da Hae who suddenly appears in front of Bok Gwi Joo. Unlike Bok Gwi Joo who is shrouded in darkness, Do Da Hae’s poster is bright and vibrant in sharp contrast with Bok Gwi Joo’s poster, raising anticipation for how they will save each other.

The uneasy expression of Bok Man Heum, who is described as a “clairvoyant dreamer who can’t sleep,” foreshadows the changes that will come to her family. Her dignified shadow conveys the weight of her responsibility as the Bok family’s pillar.

Bok Dong Hee is a “flight ability user who is like a feather” who was once a runway model. However, after retirement, she picked up weight and no longer has the ability to fly. Viewers are curious to find out how the unpredictable Bok Dong Hee will become intertwined with Do Da Hae as well.

Unlike the other characters, Bok Gwi Joo’s daughter Bok Yi Na does not have a shadow. “Transparent presence” Bok Yi Na has a sharp gaze behind her big glasses, making viewers curious to find out why she does not have a shadow.

Although he does not have a special ability, father Uhm Soon Goo takes great care of the family as an expert in housekeeping and looking after those with special abilities.

The production team shared, “Do Da Hae appears in front of Bok Gwi Joo, whose present is broken as he is confined in the past, and the changes she will bring to the Bok family will be interesting. The drama will deliver a new form of entertainment different from preexisting fantasy romance.”

“The Atypical Family” will premiere on May 4 at 10:30 p.m. KST.

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@Mouse Watch this. Two versions of the confession scene. I liked the second more including the extra footage that he had so much more to say, but didn't, and turned around. That also gave context to Hae In didn't open the door and he didn't enter.

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47 minutes ago, Mouse said:

There is that scene in Germany.. when Hae-In finds out about the divorce and holds up her phone to show him the papers.. and she asks him to deny it and he doesn't... and then he says softly, out of the blue, "I found it.. I found our lock.. it was still there.." That line struck me actually.. I feel like that's him saying, "yes, I thought I wanted out but I found what I thought we had lost.." He had already realized at that point that he still loved her and despite having the opportunity to now walk away, he doesn't want to.

 

The reason I say this too is because there's a scene (I can't remember if it's the one where she had that memory lapse and forgot what happened in Germany) where she's telling Hyun Woo that she's concerned about forgetting things.. and he says to her, "we all forget sometimes.. even I forgot..." Again, for me, he's telling her he momentarily forgot how special she was to him but now he's realized it.

Yes, the "lock is still there" feels like there is a secondary meaning as "our love is still there". I also had the same thought about Hyun Woo saying "We all forget... even I forgot" to mean he forgot how much he loves her.

For me, I believe Hyun Woo has already realised he still loves Hae In when he was camping with his friend, and all he could think of is her—the moment he acknowledges and stop denying his feelings was when he watched the interview she said she wanted to go travelling with him again. The realisation led to him flying to Germany.

51 minutes ago, Mouse said:

I didn't know he has been doing a lot of ad-libs in this drama and if that's true, count me impressed!

The hand position he did under his armpit and line "I was born this way (drunk/cute)" was an ad-lib and paying homage to Kim Ji Won's aegyo in Fight For My Way. The other ad-lib you already know was Suzy's signature rabbit teeth (flirting) smile. The latest one is him saying "She doesn't do it to me" in response to Hae In smacking Soo Cheol. I believe there are more, particularly the cameo he had with Oh Sung Je. 

The Suzy smile - LOL - I just thought it was hilarious that he brings his former co-stars' acts/gestures into the drama. The script writer is also doing a little bit of paying homage/referencing to her old projects. The bit about Hyun Woo saying he will recognise his first love, Cheon Song Yi said the same thing in an interview in MLFTS (re: Do Min Joon when he saved her 12 years ago). We both know, both Song Yi and Hyun Woo did not recognise their first love. Another funny link is, I don't know if it was intentional, the comic book owner's name is Hong Hae In in MLFTS. From Soo Hyun's appearance in Yoo Quiz On the Block, it was mentioned that the 3 characters in the comic shop were asked to do a cameo. Looking forward to the cameo just to see how much parody (is this the right word) will be added into Queen.

6 episodes left. I'm starting to feel sad. Hahaha!

9 hours ago, Mouse said:

And the way Hyun Woo just obeys Hae In... lol. After he comes home wounded and she tells him to open his mouth and he literally stops talking and opens his mouth.. so cute!

Yes to this! This scene is one of my faves to rewatch coz it's so well-done. And then I couldn't help but think to myself Soo Hyun has a big mouth.

9 hours ago, Mouse said:

And YES, I love his innocence when it comes to Hae In. I think it's also what Hae In loves about him. The scene where she passes by him in the bus stop after his confession and seeing him just smile so innocently and sweetly.

There are times I thought why is he so gullible when it comes to Hae In. I think it's only because it is Hae In. He's just put all his heart out to trust/believe her. And that makes him "cute".

The epilogue where he was drunk and she tells him his special move is cute and flutters her heart. That's another cute scene. He should just use it again to soften her up, LOL. I guess indirectly he kinda did with the confession. Do you guys think she open the door?

9 hours ago, Mouse said:

And this! I was talking to my mom the other day and kept saying that Hyun Woo's acting has leveled up and every time he's on screen, I can't help but totally be drawn to him and even the way he says "I love you Hae In" in episode 10... I cried! It's the way he says it.. all full of emotion, sincerity and softness.. and the way he looks at that door.. his eyes all teary and innocent. 

 

He portrays his character really well. A very capable, intelligent, and mature man but with the innocence, sensitivity and softness of a boy.. ugh! SO SO GOOD

Consider he doesn't even do many projects, how did his acting leveled up again? Curious to know! Another thing I liked and learned about Soo Hyun through Queen's BTS is he has been doing a lot of ad-libs in this drama, adding more depths and personalised Hyun Woo further. I see a lot of comments praising KSH hasn't aged and he was still the same as the alien from MLFTS in 2013. It's actually not true. He has aged, and it's quite visible on his complexion. But yes, when his hair is up, he's a man but when the fringe is down, he can turn into that innocent boy. The power of hairstyle.

4 hours ago, gilaswan said:

I’m rewatching the latest episode again and totally love the scene where Hae-in dresses his wounds. KSH just acts so well there, down to the flinches in pain when she puts ointment on his lips right after he tells her the wounds don’t hurt.

Thank you for pointing this out! I thought it was only me who thought he acted well there with "flinches from the pain". I just find myself really liking the way he portrays that scene, fliching etc. Glad to know we all take pleasures in seeing this. Haha!

4 hours ago, gilaswan said:

Something I don’t understand - why does Hyunwoo’s mum get angry with him when he revealed that he decided to call off the divorce when he found out she was terminally ill? Wouldn’t that in general have been the right thing to do anyway?

I think it's because Hyun Woo was so adamant on divorcing, saying if he doesn't he will die. So, the expectation is for him to go through with it even if Hae In is ill. In another perspective, Mum sees it as he isn't being honest.

A lot of people have issues with Hyun Woo's reaction after learning of Hae In's condition. But I gave it some thought and think this is all very relatable. There are times when we all feel trap in a relationship and want out, thinking "breaking up" will just end all the miseries, and then there are times we think, let's just endure a little bit more. That was Hyun Woo. He was suffocating and unhappy, but in so much fear the family would revenge on him that it's more logical as a human being's behaviour that he'd feel the "relief" at first about Hae In's illness. Not really registering the depth and seriousness and his own deeper feelings until some thing actually happens to her. 

What is everyone's thought on this?

4 hours ago, gilaswan said:

Oh. And I loved that at the press conference, Hae-in still speaks of Hyunwoo as her husband, not her ex-husband. Love it!

Hahahahaha!!! There had been a debate about this the next day when the subtitles came out. 😆 There is a discrepancy between Netflix's C-sub vs Eng sub. So the fans asked the Koreans. Technically, Hae In meant "ex-husband" because there were two Korean words in the sentence that refers husband and Director as past tense. However, the Koreans explained that the way Hae In said it adds a bit of ambiguity; meaning, if she wanted to be clear he's her ex-hubby, she could have.

@Chocolate Are you still watching?

@Mouse @gilaswan @ktcjdrama After Queen (or during), you guys might want to check this out. I have a feeling it might be your cuppa for the romance element if you guys love Queen. The male lead is tall and gorgeous, so easy on all our eyes. Keke.

In episode 1, we learnt that the male lead Sun Jae's encouragement towards female lead, Im Sol, is the reason she kept strong and live on after become disabled. She became his diehard fan. He shielded her with an umbrella in the snow and she gave him mint candies he likes.

However, we learnt that in 2008, he was the one who fell for her first! He likes mint candies it's because of her. Their first meet, she was the one who shielded him with her umbrella in the rain. They take the same bus, not because of coincidents, but because he was waiting outside of her house (think they are neighbours), and followed behind her... 

There are definitely some cuteness in here.

A nice start for episode 1 and pacing was fast that Im Sol has travelled back in time the moment Sun Jae died. How Sun Jae died is questionable. The news reported that he takes pills for depression and insomnia, and it was a suicide act. However, just before he died, his hotel room's doorbell was ringing. Next we see, he fell into the swimming pool from his hotel room. I cannot rule out murder. Alternatively, he intended to die so that Im Sol can return to the past, so that they could meet again.

I keep having this thought that 2008–2023's Sun Jae knows Im Sol, and is waiting for her (the one he met in the past). But in this timeline, Sol is only his fan because she hasn't time-travelled yet. There are a few very suss scenes as well. Mum is hiding something from Sol when she mentioned the person who "saves" her when she has a car accident. And then there's also how the radio station would call her mobile phone after her accident, and Sun Jae looks almost like he intended to call her and cheer her on.

Byeon Woo Seok is so handsome and charming, there is nothing to pick on. @Alice Wonderland are you checking this out for shuai gege?

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@Alice Wonderland True. They tend to cheat us with the Special episodes. It probably won't be available on Netflix too. 😕

Lee Do Hyun nominated for Best New Actor for "Exhuma" (Film) in 60th Baeksang Arts Awards

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Kim Soo Hyun, nominated for 60th Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor and Popularity Awards.

Kim Soo Hyun has been nominated Best Actor in TV Drama category for "Queen of Tears" in the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards. It'll probably be a tough battle between Namgoong Min (My Dearest), Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving), Im Siwan (Boyhood), and Yoo Yoon Seok (A Bloody Lucky Day).

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1st — Kim Soo Hyun has been nominated Best Actor in TV Drama category for "Queen of Tears" in the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards. It'll probably be a tough battle between Namgoong Min (My Dearest), Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving), Im Siwan (Boyhood), and Yoo Yoon Seok (A Bloody Lucky Day).

2nd — Episode 10's rating reached 19%! A 3% increase from episode 8. It is now ranked #2 for tvN's highest rating drama (formerly the position was held by Reply 1988). 

Mouse has highlighted all the good scenes I absolutely loved. I’m relieved that Hae In ousted Eun Sung at the press conference. Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won's portrayal of the couple's interactions are making me craving for more OTP scenes. I really don’t want them to be apart at this stage.

The leaf scene was so adorable! I chuckled when I saw Hyun Woo leaving a leaf trail to Hae In’s room. What I appreciate about Hyun Woo is his innocence when it comes to Hae In. He’s sincere, unpretentious, and doesn’t boast. It’s endearing how we keep discovering new and great things about him—like his boxing skills. Of course, I know this type of guy doesn’t exist in reality, which makes me even more enamoured with him!

Kim Soo Hyun’s acting has always impressed me, but in “Queen of Tears,” he’s reached new heights. Every time he emotes, I feel it deeply. Especially in the latest episodes, when Hae In repeatedly says “we are divorced… you need not do this…”, his teary eyes convey his emotion to me.

I like Da Hye’s backstory adds depth to her character. It’s clear she genuinely liked Soo Cheol. Her disappointment when he didn’t recognise her shows her feelings. I believe they’ll reconcile later. 

16 hours ago, Mouse said:

The part where she's aggressively undressing him to check his body for wounds

THIS! I DIED and return from death. I have rewatched it so many times I lost count. I kept experiencing disappointment every time I get to the part where Hyun Woo stopped Hae In from undressing him further. It was very well done, though. I love how Hae In is all, "Zip it!" Hyun Woo's mild temperament and obedience towards Hae In adds to the humour of the scene.

And here's the cut, I'm rewatching again ... the BGM is also 

4 hours ago, SilverMoonTea said:

Surprise surprise I'm back @JenL 😂

 

I'm here more for the comedy, was lured back after seeing SJK hillarious cameo and that little brother got smacked in the village for asking a drinking bottled water 😂 KSH expression when he saw Vincenzo Cassano and the wind blowing his tie was a big LOLs... 

 

I'm still not really into the romance, but what can go wrong with bonus of KSH showering scene here & there 🤣

Welcome back. And I really really wish you'd stay with us till the end.

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2 hours ago, Alice Wonderland said:

@mademoiselle the moment BJ smacks her head right after telling she is a person that moved by cash, 🤣🤣 so satisfying! 

Both smacks from her and Hae In had been satisfying! 😂

1 hour ago, abs-oluteM said:

ES definitely likes her, always has. But his idea of love is pretty twisted.

Twisted indeed. I don't understand how he thinks after all he did, Hae In would accept him. LOL. And it would even be near impossible for Hae In to reciprocate his feelings. Even if he threatens her to be by his side, he wouldn't win her heart.

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The baddies are already having cracks amongst them, making it easier for Hyun Woo et al. to target them, especially Da Hye and Grace. Regretfully, I see some loopholes in the writing. First being how does an iPod still have power (does it run by battery or recharge?). Secondly, why would Gangster/scammer have bills and wedding info sent to office where he scam people, knowing he would have to abandon the office later? Thirdly, Eun Sung obviously knew Hyun Woo hid Hae In at the end of this episode. Hyun Woo is suing the Gangster/scammers, surely Eun Sung would learn about this. So how will Hyun Woo continue to investigate/collect evidence under Eun Sung's nose? 

1 hour ago, abs-oluteM said:

So I think from preview HaeIn plans to go back to Queens under ES's terms but I think she too has a plan of sorts. At this point she has nothing to lose and with time not on her side, she'll need to act quickly. Keep your friends close, but keep your enemy closer!

I think that might be their plan too, although I also think Hyun Woo wouldn't agree, but he won't be able to stop Hae In. So he might relent. But I really don't want them to separate though, as in, I hope she doesn't go back living in Queens residence because I want to see more OTP time and they reconnect again. I love the scenes they shared in this episode—there was sweet and bittersweet moments (when she said her goal is to stop bothering Hyun Woo and he looked sad/hurt).

I am a bit 😤 that the drama didn't show us the scenes between Hyun Woo running into the house for Hae In and how he is holding her hand taking her to his room. They were holding hands so naturally!!! How did it happen?

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