Not silent, but definitely not the bellowing type. Doesn't make sense for her career tho, based on korean netizen observations. But this drama rocked. When she looks inside the storage unit, theres a music box the same music box she eyed up in the cafe. One exception was Search: WWW -- there wasn't wild onscreen shenanigans but there was acknowledgement that women have sexual feelings and can act on them. It is definitely not without its flaws (the anticlimactic noble idiocy, the paralel murder subplot that basically has so little almost nothing to do with the main leads, etc) but honestly compared to the fun, the wamth, and the way it entertains? Hes doing it while looking over his shoulder. Inside it says, Yongsan Station, 99, 7641. Meanwhile, Ju Young-do can see Chae Jun outside, waiting obsessively for Kang Da-jeong. Kang Da-jeong (Seo Hyun-jin) grew up with an abusive alcoholic father and her greatest wish as a child was to have a stable family. They will be happy to see you married (maybe) but will be harsh when you get a divorce. When he returns to find his brother, he is a high schooler. He has feelings for her and expresses his feeling to her. Da-jeong and Young-do both had a caring parent that made strong, loving decisions on their behalf when they were young. And now I really felt like a man (minus that guilt). I liked most of the side characters, (except for the producer friend who I hated). 2021 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1 Season | Romantic TV Dramas. Da-jeong is speechless to learn of her best friend's secret relationship. Hot Fire Duo? beautifully shot cinematography, deeply meaningful conversations between the leads, great OST, it is also healing and mature on another level. Overall, 2,500 newspapers in the United States have closed since 2005, the New York Times recently reported. I need the spark notes. People with a childish state of mind now live as adults. There was also a lack of closure for Ian Chases story. Da-jeong opens up to a supportive Young-do with a story she's never told anyone else. js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; *Single tear*. A court letter brings bittersweet news to Da-jeong's family. How'd La Brea Hide Dino? Imho KDW did an amazing job and I can't imagine any other actor playing YD. The drama took a gentle healing approach to all of this. I was hoping for more with Ha Neul and the trainer too. The two, suffering from traumatic childhoods, form a heartfelt bond when they become entangled in a perplexing local murder case. Snow flurries inspire Young-do and Da-jeong to enjoy an adventurous night out. Please update your browser to one of the following: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, You Are My Spring season 1, episode 16 recap the finale explained. At the back of the photo from school, it says, I finally found you.. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Please enter your username or email address. However, he himself bears his own scars from not having been able to save his younger brother and one of his patients. I think the story wrapped up well, leaving me with really hoping that this fictional character would be able to become a better person in the future. Now, she works as a hotel concierge manager. All the equipment is brand new and they have battle ropes, ab machines, smith machines, TRX, circuit training, and the spa. Which is great and everything, but if I needed a self-care, self-love lecture, Id speak to my therapist. The scene where DJ and TJ were sitting in the car in front of their mom's house crying was one of the most beautifully written, acted, directed scenes EVER. I don't have much time to write now, but I might come back with something later. He became a psychiatrist to help make suicidal people want to live again. A woman with a traumatic childhood attempts to put the past behind her. Learn how your comment data is processed. The message, while meaningful, was driven at bit too hard in the end. Please enter your username or email address. That one scene on the roof where they put their arms around each other to head for the door to her apartment (and the bedroom) was mischievous. We have a lot of thinking to do as the viewer. The story of support and "passing it on", which I've always considered a bit of a cliche, was renewed here with sharper teeth. So much for normalcy! Afterward, she meets Ju Young-do, and he can sense she wants to say something. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; Ju Young-do raises how he finds the man odd, accompanied by flashback scenes from 18 years ago. When youre in a bad relationship and constantly fighting, the stress gets to you. So, while we have almost two. Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. why did they have YD n DJ shake hands yet again, at the end!?! However, she joins Chae Jun at the bar and asks if hed like to talk outside. Ian Chase visits the crime scene alone, and the police station with a lawyer. Dr. Chase intervenes when an unruly guest causes a scene in the hotel lobby. But yes, I'm really glad Kim Dongwook took this role. He returns to his office and muses over recent events. I wanted skinship. Almost two years later, the experience still excites me but the guilt is gone. Hes closing out his final appearance on the radio show, and has some lovely words for people that are struggling and going through hard times. Everyone was excellent. Theyre both mature adults, but their romance also has his innocence to it thats been really charming. The ending of You Are My Spring season 1, episode 2. Ian and his brother never had that type of parental love. Of course, I was happy for Young-do and Da-Jeong, and the other mature couples. It seemed she was hinting at him intentionally to botch the surgery he was there to do, but Im not sure. Bit sad that one ship did not just sink but it was abandoned completely. I also don't get why DY was so upset by her brother dating her best friend. }); Episode 2 starts with a flashback, detailing a significant event in Ju Young-dos life. Young Do opened car doors and pulled out chairs for his new girlfriend, and Da Jeong fed her new boo sweets at the coffee shop. ~~~~~ I wasn't feeling up to ML/SML triangle drama. I don't think he was her doctor? When Kang Da Jung finds a job at a five-star hotel, she rises to the manager position faster than any of her fellow employees who were hired at the same time as her. I was at a regular spa. And I also appreciate that they put it the second to last instead of the last one. Her problem is that she takes after her mothers poor choice of men and dates men who are terrible like her father. He was about upper-elementary-school-age when he left for the U.S. At the time, I was also going through a bad breakup. I wondered if I was still sexy and still lovable. Normally a $40 tip is required for happy ending. Except Ian Chase went back to the US at the end so I guess he wasn't guilty of anything? Detective Ko sends Ju Young-do a photo of Chae Jun and Kang Da-jeong, and there's been a tip-off that Chae Jun is the killer, so they are looking into it. A disoriented Dr. Chase reveals a new side of himself. Just be aware of that there are some parts that are rough to watch. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page Both of them have their growth from their traumas while Ian still needs to work through that (if possible). He tells the mother to stop pointing out her mistakes. So while it looked like they were still in the same drama, they eventually ended up in different places. Ian Chase was the one that got involved with Jae-shik and instigated the murders; he was also the one that returned to Korea and found his brother, which is when their cosplaying first started. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is super inviting. Our leads might be falling in love more and more by the second (and it's adorable to watch), but You Are My Spring hasn't forgotten its backbone of intrigue and mystery. And really aggravating. It appears Kang Da-jeong does not have feelings and did want to reciprocate she doesnt want to be a victim and wants to change. There is absolutely no possibility of a love triangle, just look at the highlight video and you can tell that it's only focused on the leads. A hotel concierge and a psychiatrist with traumatic childhoods form a heartfelt bond when they become entangled in a perplexing local murder case. After Ha-neul saw Eun-ha, he definitely bumped into Jin-ho. You reached out your hand to me during the painful changing of seasons. Site by FireCask. Its clearly a series of complex events for the lead character, where her love life does not make sense or fit into her ideals. Was he wishing that he could have been like his brother? I noted that. The police did, however, arrest the murderous stalker and close the case. 'You Are My Spring' scene stealer Ji Seung Hyun, active in the right place. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); She is confused about what he sees in her. I mean, they did kinda pull back the PPL the last 14 episodes (except the pizzas and the cafe brand) and none of the PPL disturb the story flow so I'm happy. Absolutely not! I think its the latter. Halfway through the series, the only character I really cared about was Ian, and they barely gave him any character development at all. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1) The Last Of Us Episode 5 Recap & Review, 2) The Interest Of Love Episode 16 Recap, Review & Ending Explained, 6) Crash Course in Romance Episode 9 Recap & Review, 8) Magic Mikes Last Dance Ending Explained, 10) You Season 4 Episode 1 Recap & Review. I mean not everything has to be about one thing. When her husband dies, Sole decides that the best way to take care of her son is to become a crime boss even if that means being her father's enemy. He never wanted it and hed shut me out. Bravo, drama! His lines play out slowly as we see them acted out in our various storylines, and they seem like the perfect place to end my coverage of this drama as well. Connect with Facebook I had a male masseuse and he was the absolute right choice for my sore and broken-down body. Hes stolen it for her. But in this particular case, I don't have a problem with his quietness/soft-spoken voice. Required fields are marked *. I believed Id find happiness and feel at peace one day. As for Ian, well, his story kind of ended in the last episode in what has turned out to be one of the most unsatisfying mysteries. Throughout the drama, I had the suspicion that Ian Chase and Choi Jung Min were the same person with a multiple personality disorder. Follow KDrama Happy Ending Addict on WordPress.com. or Would any sane shrink marry his patient? She's not lonely or lack of suitors either if she wishes to open up her heart again. Did The Flash Rob Us of Flashbacks? At first, I was going to write about red flags, but the context completely changed due to that ending that sends shockwaves to the audience. Speaking of Eun Ha, she finally confronted her dad about his sexist ways, and he drank away his sorrows. Whatever you think will help.. They teased us in the preview of ep16 with the bed scene and I understand that an actual bed scene might have been out of place in this drama but surely they can give us some cuddling in bed. True to its healing tone, I think the drama wrapped up beautifully. That part was confusing. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. appId : '127538621120543', Director: Jung Ji Hyun, Joo Sang Kyu Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama Tags: Mother-Daughter Relationship, Calm Male Lead, Childhood Trauma, Healing, Smart Male Lead, Healthy Mains' Relationship, Smart Female Lead, Psychological, Flashback To Past, Death (Vote or add tags) Where to Watch You Are My Spring TVING Subscription Netflix Ahn Ga-yeong explains how this new man fell head over heels for her and doesnt get it. Except this time, when I entered the room there was a familiarity and playfulness. Can anyone shed light why marriage saved Gayeong from self-destruction when they just have it in name? I enjoyed the drama still. Waking up in the morning and going to bed at night. Maybe they really wanted to stick with the "adults who are children at heart" theme but then there were more than just a few sexual inneundos sprinkled throughout so I'm left scratching my head . Ju Young-do delivers one last radio show about not giving up and saving lives. How I wish I can have my own YD. If it's a "happy ending" joint, they never ask. It doesn't seem like that when you live here.). The person you like may not like you but is in love with someone else. What did you think of You Are My Spring season 1, episode 16 (the finale), and the ending? So after one year, she felt better, so they could divorce. The three remaining bachelors had more growing up to do, so I'm glad their relationship problems weren't neatly wrapped up. I was hooked, I loved nearly every minute of it, it was a feast for the eyes and such a treat to watch. I would have prefered they had the courage to tell to DJ. Young-do accompanies Da-jeong on a trip to her mom's seaside shop. When Kang Da Jung finds a job at a five-star hotel, she rises to the manager position faster than any of her fellow employees who were hired at the same time as her. I agree so much with the Mr Hong thing! Within this, he mentions how hes the shadow and basically asks for forgiveness. Chae Jun stands on top of the building, taking in the moment, before jumping off the top and slamming his body into his own car hes killed himself. completely amazing, a total deconstruction of a trope. Young-Do finishes his radio session and heads up to the rooftop with Da-Jeong. Young-do tries to hide his hospitalization from Da-jeong. It flits to the present day, and the young man resembles Chae Jun. version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 And this brings a turning point and leads to a shocking ending. It was simply ridiculous. It really examined the dark and the light, the bitter and the sweet of life. Does the male or female lead waver in their feelings towards each other?? It put the responsibility on all of us. I think it would be somewhat similar to his last drama, Chocolate, if he took it. And I kinda liked the ending for the vet. They never were husband and wife but more doctor and patient undercover of a marriage. Tae-Jeong and Eun-Ha have some explaining to do after they make a lot of noise at Da-Jeongs place the previous evening. How did this drama capture so well the emotions of a mother who must acknowledge that now someone else will become the most important figure in her daughters life? Part of the problem for me was that the authors and director wanted us to believe that Ian Chase grew up in the US. Um, helLLOOO? ah! Sanjay Leela Bhansali brings his majestic signature flair to stories of love and betrayal in the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India. Sexually. By RELATED STORIES Your email address will not be published. That after-orgasm regret stuck with me. . (Man, that pizza looked so tasty.). The smile he gives after this man is arrested seems to hint that he wants to remain working as an officer. i feel the drama used the narration/VO device a bit too much as well, wld probably have been much better to hear it directly from the characters themselves (e.g. Thats life isnt it, no everyone gets a happy ending in real life. Ian also didnt kill the Chairman in surgery as promised, and the powerful woman who hired him to eliminate the Chairman vowed revenge, but that didnt play out in time for the finale either. I agree 100% about the juvenile nature of their relationship. Politics and peril in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse, You can only pick one: Friends-to-lovers drama, First script reading for tvN's Stealer: Seven Joseon Coins. She becomes involved with her neighbor, a psychiatrist who also has deep wounds but is kind-hearted and understanding. Regardless of any problems I had with this bipolar drama, this was its core and it was beautiful and heartwarming. He lives downstairs from her. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; The country could lose one-third of its newspapers by 2025. They usually just do it. agreed re the disconnect! Director/producer Zoya Akhtar and producer Reema Kagti reimagine the beloved Archie comics in this live action musical film set in 1960s India. Other than that, I loved their relationship. Except this time, when I entered the room there was a familiarity and playfulness. i suppose it was a case of, "being a little too ambitious and thus not quite able to adequately resolve both threads" and totally agree re the overdose of the messaging at the end too. All Rights Reserved. But what our finale excels at the most is tying up the storys themes and emotions, and giving us something to take with us after the drama is over. I enjoyed this one. Dr. Chase expresses interest in seeing Da-jeong again. i was also hesitant in watching this drama at first, but damn, just. He promised to stay healthy as long as he could, and she took him home to get her mom Mi Rans official approval. really thought we cld have seen them have deeper n more meaningful conversations. At least he got closure to his feelings about EunHa. And Ians true punishment seemed to be eternal loneliness. While they spend time together, Tae-Jeong and Eun-Ha continue to get frisky. Inside the music box is a class photo from school, and Kang Da-jeong looks drained when she sees it. I waited a year to return to that spa and made sure to never request him again, despite the excitement. I don't know if that makes sense, but I guess I'm trying to find some explanations. I thought he was her friend, who happened to be a psychiatrist. Regarding Ian: I get the idea that he went back and forth between the U.S. and Korea. i actually made a list of things i was dissatisfied with, as i watched n rewatched those last 2 eps just to name a few.. that was it, with the scary chaebol lady storyline?!?!?!!!! I am wondering if he went back and forth a few times. You Are My Spring ( Korean : ; RR : Neoneun Naeui Bom) is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Jung Ji-hyun and starring Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyu-ri. Even after I knew that they were two distinct characters--one light, one dark, I guess?--there was still an element of self-hatred in their relationship for Ian, the dark, nameless twin. Afterwards, as the massage ended and it was time for me to get dressed, I started to feel awkward. During her date, Kang Da-jeong sees someone who recognizes her, and he shouts date. She charges after her acquaintance and expresses that Chae Jun isnt her boyfriend. But episode 2 is more of an irritant in the fact that at the back of your mind, you are in the same boat as the characters who is Chae Jun? Absolutely not! Kang Da-jeong notices a music box, and Chae Jun asks if they should get one. Agree, while most ends were tied, there was a number that was loose. Though, I do still think the murder subplot was well it's not entirely unnecessary but felt very separated. Not that I shouldve been surprised but that the fantasy became all too real and I knew I couldnt handle any more than what he did to me. I think the ending was really awful. FAQ; Help Center; I will never understand why kdramas struggle with adding more nuance in this area. Is Abishola Going There? My guess would be they ran out of time. A consultant at a drama she's in? But he wasn't her friend tho. i see what u mean by the last 2 eps were TOO innocent re the romance - that may be part of my personal letdown! Im not a prude. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2lIZCD8u4cUNCUT ORIGINAL VERSIONhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdWYXwjJhAUTHANKS SO MUCH FOR RATIN. It's a metaphor - Spring means renewal - everything in Spring is new and fresh. A hotel concierge and a psychiatrist with traumatic childhoods form a heartfelt bond when they become entangled in a perplexing local murder case. He ponders if he could have done things differently, and even at one point, imagines being friends with Young-do and Da-jeong. Ju Young-do tells the man not to see Kang Da-jeong again, but he ignores him and walks towards her. Seo Hyun-jin and Kim Dong-wook in meta-teaser for You Are My Spring, Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook on a flower-filled date in You Are My Spring, Seo Hyun-jin,Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyuri confirmed for new tvN drama, LT is Irresistibly Indifferent, Dame Judi. In December of last year, Tanya entered a strip-mall massage parlor in a ritzy Houston suburbthe same parlor she'd been going to for 11 years for traditional massage services, sometimes with her ex-husband. When she was a child, Kang Da-Jeong ( Seo Hyun-Jin) stayed at an inn in Gangneung for a short time, but she considers that inn as a home of her heart. While he does, Young-Do reflects on life, hope and those small acts of kindness, which we see play out through a bottle of drink which is passed across to a suicidal man, who in turn is saved from jumping by a bridge. Again - everyone is a grownup. As he massaged my upper chest area he told me, I notice youre very tight in your chest., Oh? I said, What would help it feel better?, Well, I could do a breast massage. Will they ever find their happy ending? fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); My heart that beat without stopping, and my strong legs There was a time when I failed to appreciate those little moments. As so many dramas that involve active psychiatrist plots there is some triggering stuff going on. 4 reviews of Planet Fitness "I am so happy they opened up this gym. This website cannot be displayed as your browser is extremely out of date. That whole scene was just stupid to me. Here was an hour of peace and relaxation just for me to forget everything. Looking at his personality type, it does not seem that disjointed for him to be a very quiet, withdrawn character (even if he did spend years in the U.S/). A twisty romance with Seo Hyun-jin (Another Miss Oh), Kim Dong-wook (The Guest) and Yoon Bak (Hello, My Twenties!). (Source: Soompi, Netflix), Park Sang Nam confirmed to join Kim Min Gue and Go Bo Gyeol's fantasy K-drama, Yun Ji On to join Kim So Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop's new K-drama, All healing lines in You Are My Spring (or interesting dialogues), Let's discuss theories (who's the killer etc). Meanwhile, Ju Young-do has followed Chae Juns car leading to an abandoned building. This was a beautiful story. She knows that tastes differ, which is why she won't rate the dramas listed on this blog but simply shares the character's fates in the journey to their own happy endings. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Grade it in our poll,and drop your thoughts about the K-drama in the comments. Ready Steady Cut is operated by Hart-Wilson Media Limited Ga Yeong even made an appearance and helped put Mi Rans mind at ease as Young Dos ex-wife. August 24 2021, 5:46 PM PDT. Hard agree. Comment below! She's wacky as heck, but her heart of gold, (often unintentional) wit and wackiness were always an absolute treat - I missed her and was disappointed that the wrap up for her and Patrick was so quick and neat. Eun-Ha and little bro's relationship was pretty sudden and was kinda disapointed by Eun-Ha. The arrival of an American doctor who bears a striking resemblance to Jun startles Da-jeong and mystifies detectives. You can be at the brink of insanity on one part of your life but is happy on another part. And when he asked to have sex it felt way too real. the boxing girls thread was cute n funny, but just evaporated abruptly. She doesnt know how to handle that information. Thank you for making me laugh, cry and feel comforted along with the characters for the past 2 months, you have a special place in my heart. That means fewer journalists to hold politicians, police and corporations accountable. Anyone who has been through some degree of depression or went through a rough patch will be able to relate so much. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Learn how your comment data is processed. I loved it and I cried with it (which rarely happens). That female guilt, something a man would never feel, started to hit me. To remember how much people matter. Even if they didn't want to make it repetitive and end the episode with a kiss like the previous one they can do a playback and begin ep15 that way but alas no. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Justice might not find him, but he finds a deeper truth for himself as he works through his traumas. Ju Young-Do works as a psychiatrist. Ian Chase relates stories of his past at the church to Da-jeong. At the end, I really liked how they adressed mental health issues, the advices they gave, how the characters could heal and become stronger together. But that scene WOW! Press J to jump to the feed. Rather than getting embarrassed, as I wouldve expected myself to be, it actually felt a little exciting to momentarily flash this masseuse. But then the most dramatic part of the finale arrives when Da-jeong learns that her friend Eun-ha is romantic with her brother. Ive enjoyed how at one point or another, each of our characters has interacted with each other in ways we didnt expect and really, ways that didnt even matter that much (in terms of the plot). What did you think? Tags: Kim Dong-wook, Nam Gyuri, Seo Hyun-jin, Yoon Park, You Are My Spring, Your email address will not be published. Ian Chases story was also told from a psychological point of view. What did you think of You Are My Spring Season 1 and its finale? I think divorce is better for your career then being suicidal and needing to see a psychiatrist.
