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Marrying a 'foreigner' is looked down upon in general there, but I'd guess it probably is more an issue that Hiro is Japanese. The Japanese occupied Korea for a long time and were very harsh in their treatment of the Korean people. Then there is the little matter of the "Comfort Women" of WW II, where the Japanese took young Korean girls/women and put them in camps as sexual slaves for the Japanese soldiers to use. There is a major movement to have the Japanese government recognize they did this (officially they don't) and make apologies, if not reparations. Also, the current Dokdo Island issue is a hot one with Japan claiming territorial rights and South Korea claiming it is theirs and has been from maps of ancient times.

Even though the Korean Wave of celebs and singers has touched the hearts of Japanese women en masse, many Koreans (especially older generations) harbor great animosity towards the Japanese in general.Thanks for the reply, nchristi. Makes sense, especially with Hiro being Japanese!! I do know about the animosity that exists among the older generations of Koreans toward Japan...and Japan's refusal to acknowledge & accept responsiblity must be an even bigger "sore spot" for Koreans!!

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6/10/2009, 7:01 pm

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I recently spoke to someone who also told me Koreans (in Korea at least) would prefer their children marry a Korean.

Ok, I have some complaints about tonight's episode:

1. What right does Suin have to speak to Jisu about Sumi (regarding work)? Sumi's behavior at work should be handled by her supervisors. The staff and management at Sumi's job should not have to baby Sumi and tolerate her bad attitude. If she is a brat at work then she should be fired.

2. Sumi is treated worse at home than she is at work. At home she's left out, forgotten, and treated as if she doesn't exist.

3. Sumi's dad really had no right to tell Sumi the truth. It was her mother's past . Why tell Sumi what you just decided would be kept secret from Jisu... forever? That photo book could have been explained easily with a white lie.

4. Now big mouth Sumi has told Suin and you can bet Sumi will take it out on Jisu the next time she sees her.

5. Suin told Jisu that if she did get back with Hyeonsu it would be ok in the beginning but as time went by things would get bad.... WHY?

6. Suin should be lucky to have a man like Hyeonsu love her. She should also know that if they fight to be together their relationship will become more precious (you always treasure what you have to fight to keep).

7. Sorry for the complaining... especially since it really was a good episode... emoticon

P.S. Love that Hiro!!!!

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6/10/2009, 7:28 pm

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Did I not say that Sumi knowing about Jisu & her mom would set off fireworks? Did they ever emoticon

I really hoped that Sumi would handle the news well...or, at least, in a mature way....but she's lashing out at her mom & Suin!! I wanted to like her but her actions tonight really soured me toward her!! Wait until she runs into Jisu emoticon

Jisu is SOOO cute...trying to deny the fact that she liked the kiss & has feelings for Hiro

I'm still not thrilled with how they "allowed" that CRAP of a wife-beater, Suin's ex, to "escape" without ANY punishment...though, some might say that causing the loss of his baby is punsihment enough emoticon

...but the drama is getting real good emoticon

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6/10/2009, 8:51 pm

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I have enjoyed this drama (although so much has been cut from the ch 44 viewing) because the writer has approached the "Roads Home" from several different angles. Makes for interesting entertainment and reflection. The character will all return home but not necessarily to the home that they left. Sadly, I think so of our characters will not have happy endings.

6/11/2009, 9:56 am

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I agree Curly Carrot. I think all will not be as most of us would like it to be by the last episode.

Sumi is really acting out now. Her mom said she never treated her kids differently.. I beg to differ...

Hyeonsu is about ready to leave that job and asked Suin again to try with him. She's making a mistake by letting him go...... and I hope Hyeonsu's 'replacement' won't be someone that gets involved with Suin... emoticon

Jisu really made herself clear to Hiro... But then, he made himself clear to her also...

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6/11/2009, 7:04 pm

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Well we finally got to the part where me meet the "ex". What a snake in the proverbial grass. And the Aunt? I'm seething at this woman's actions. Between Hye's mother, the ex, and the Aunt, I'm about to get really perturbed! hahahahaha

As always thanks for taking the time to write so I can keep up when I can't watch. Now I have to go draw some dark pictures of people I would like to erase!

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6/11/2009, 8:04 pm

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I've been kinda watching this drama. It's closely following all the K-Drama rules, so it's too predicable. Kids trying to convince parents they should marry...30 yr old kids at that! Pregnant...Check Divorced...Check. Different social status... Oops not this one. Secret child...Check. The only thing new in this one is the Japanese foreigner / Korean girl angle which has probably already been done. I just haven't seen that drama yet. .... And I miss Chowon!
Luckily, this thread is more interesting than the drama so I watch every so often to keep abreast of this thread.

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6/12/2009, 4:26 pm

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What episode are you up to please, CA viewers? I believe here in NY/NJ we're at 62 or 63 as of tonight and Seongtae can't be anymore annoying.

6/12/2009, 7:09 pm

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LLKDrama: I think tonight (6/12/09) we saw episode 74.. (but you can always sneak in here to get your spoilers!!! LOL)

Actor playing Dr Dad outdid himself tonight. What a great job.

Sumi.. This girl makes me so mad that I'm trying to figure what her real problem is... I think she has a lot of self worth issues and is reacting to years of being kicked to the curb by her mother/family. She is so starved for affection from her parents (particularly her mom) that she is forcing her mother to promise never to see Jisu. But what a BRAT....

Ok I still cannot believe Hyeonsu is quitting because it is too painful to look at Suin's empty chair... I don't buy that. And tonight Suin informs him SHE also is quitting!!! She doesn't want to see someone else in HIS chair... Come on!!.... Take the dang chairs home with you!! Ridiculous...

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6/12/2009, 7:24 pm

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S-mom may treat her children differently because they act differently. I don't go along with the idea that kids with nasty behaviors act the way they do solely because the parents mistreat them in some way (though that is sometimes the case). I haven't seen S-mom playing favorites between her three kids. It's just that two of them act decently most of the time and the other one has behavior that is markedly self-centered, selfish, and uncaring for others. Sumi would try a saint's patience. Regardless of what S-mom does, Sumi will find something else to complain about and blame all her ills on—instead of looking at herself then putting forth her very best effort to accomplish something worthwhile in life—the rewards of her own hard work.

I think S-mom's biggest mistake is in thinking that Sumi will respect her if she caters to all of Sumi's childish demands. Though a kid like Sumi thinks she wants to be in control, she will actually like herself less and disrespect her mother more if S-mom weakly gives in to her. Kids want their parents to be strong and to act like parents. Sumi wants to be loved and part of that love from a parent is in providing a secure environment, both physically and emotionally, guiding that child forward in a positive direction. What S-mom is doing is feeding the negative behavior of her already overly indulged daughter.

Thank goodness for Hiro... He's a fresh breeze wafting through this drama! And so is Mrs. Gang. Always enjoy her sensible, solid presence in the story. Without their counterbalancing effect, I think I'd find the story nearly intolerable most of the time.

6/12/2009, 8:37 pm

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