Assessment: Miss Night time and Day

THE SHORT VERDICT:

This present was healthful and humorous regardless of its serial killer arc, and made me giggle week after week, thus turning into an surprising spotlight to my drama week.

I preferred our forged as a common rule, however it was Lee Jung Eun who shone the brightest to me, and I simply acquired an enormous thrill, watching her get to indicate her awesomeness on such an everyday foundation, on my display screen. 🤩

Sadly, Present didn’t stick the touchdown, in my view, and that completely marred my watch expertise, in addition to my emotions in direction of this present.

I don’t remorse watching it – however that’s virtually completely due to how fantastic I believed Lee Jung Eun was, on this. 🥲

THE LONG VERDICT:

For me, watching this present feels just like the equal of following a really assured, charismatic information as they entertain me by telling jokes, whereas main me to what they promise is a unbelievable restaurant.

I’m so delighted by their wit and allure, that even when it appears to be taking means too lengthy to be attending to stated unbelievable restaurant, I select to belief that they know what they’re doing.

..However then we arrive at a reasonably underwhelming shack that serves pizza slices – that style like they’re two days previous. 😜

That just about sums up my watch expertise, truthfully.

I used to be having a lot enjoyable with this one, that I stored giving Present the advantage of the doubt, when sure essential plot developments stored getting delayed previous what appeared like an affordable level – solely to be disillusioned by the top.

As you’ll be able to infer, I used to be very underwhelmed by Present’s dealing with of the finale.

Let me do my finest to interrupt all of it down for you.

OST TRACKS: FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE

I really actually loved the OST total. I discovered it properly diverse, whereas conserving in character with Present’s common tone and model.

For instance, I made it some extent to look at the opening credit each time I clicked on a brand new episode on Netflix, as a result of it was such a enjoyable little ditty, and it actually put me in the correct psychological zone for the episode itself.

Sadly, I couldn’t discover the OST album on YouTube, so right here, as an alternative, are my two favourite tracks, My Little Dream, and Keep (which is sung by our feminine lead Jung Eun Ji).

I like My Little Dream for its gradual, laidback 6/8 tempo, and its total vibe, which, to my ears, is an attention-grabbing mesh of smokey, earnest and candy. 🥰

As for Keep, I actually like its wistful, poignant tone, which I really feel aligns completely with the emotional underbelly of our protagonist’s story.

When you’d wish to pay attention both of those on repeat when you learn the overview, simply right-click on the video and choose “Loop.”

HOW I’M APPROACHING THIS REVIEW

First I’ll discuss the way to handle your expectations going into this one, and what viewing lens could be most useful.

After that, I discuss what I preferred and preferred much less, protecting the extra macro elements of Present, after which I give the selective highlight to characters and relationships, in a separate part.

Lastly, I additionally spend a while speaking about my ideas on our finale episodes.

When you’re all for my blow-by-blow reactions, &/or all the assorted Patreon members’ feedback through the course of our watch, you may like to take a look at my episode notes on Patreon right here.

MANAGING EXPECTATIONS / THE VIEWING LENS

Right here are some things that I believe could be useful to remember, to maximise your enjoyment of this present:

1. This isn’t romance-forward

I really feel that it’s actually fairly essential that I put this on the market: the romance is current as a story arc, however it’s actually extra of a secondary one.

Figuring out to count on that may assist, I believe.

2. Consider this as a narrative of private journey

I believe that’s one of many extra useful lenses you possibly can use with this present – together with a manhwa lens, for the comedic stuff.

3. The comedy leans broad

However I didn’t discover it overly slapsticky, personally, if that helps. Coz you guys know that my tolerance for broad comedy is on the low aspect.

4. There’s a serial killer on this

Nevertheless, the homicide plot has rather a lot to do with each of our leads, so it’s not some randomly inserted aspect plot.

Accepting that it’s simply a part of our story, helps.

5. Suspension of disbelief is required

Maybe it goes with out saying, in a fantasy setup like this, however there can be instances when Present stretches logic. At these instances, being keen to simply droop disbelief and roll with it, is useful.

6. That is the Lee Jung Eun Present

Truthfully, for those who love Lee Jung Eun, then it is a must-watch for you, as a result of she is fantastic on this, and will get a lot room to shine. 🤩

All the pieces and everybody else on this present, takes a backseat to that. I believe that’s one of the vital essential lenses to maintain helpful as nicely.

STUFF I LIKED

The emotion that grounds the story

Whereas this present is billed as being fairly humorous and foolish, it’s the emotional beats that stored this present grounded for me, by way of my watch.

Specifically, the emotion that we see expressed by each youthful and older Mi Jin (Jung Eun Ji and Lee Jung Eun), at this predicament that she finds herself in, actually tugs at my heartstrings; the tears in her eyes really feel like an actual expression of fear and concern, and my coronary heart simply goes out to her.

Present is fairly good about sprinkling common moments of poignance into our story, and I actually preferred that, as a result of it completely helps to floor all of the sillier notes.

[SPOILER ALERT]

E5-6. When Mi Jin will get a leg rub from Mother, and Mi Jin remarks that she now understands what it means to say that you just’re solely as previous as you are feeling – and that the soles of her toes really feel previous.

Mother laughs it off, however we all know that Mi Jin actually does know what it feels wish to be previous, and that makes all of it land in a way more poignant means. 🥲

E5-6. It was fairly heart-pinching to see that deep down, regardless that Mi Jin had celebrated her wins with the assorted duties that Ji Ung (Choi Jin Hyuk) had assigned her, she understood that these had been designed to discourage her, slightly than actual duties that wanted to be achieved.

E5-6. When Ga Yeong (Kim Ah Younger) begins teasing Mi Jin about liking Ji Ung, it actually landed with a good bit of pathos, when Mi Jin says that she is aware of her limits, and why would she trigger hurt to others.

Aw. That’s heart-pinching to me, that Mi Jin feels that means about herself. 😭

[END SPOILER]

Present’s humorousness

When you’ve been across the weblog for some time, you’re most likely sort of shocked to see me put Present’s humor on this part, since, traditionally, k-humor and I don’t usually land on the identical web page.

However you guys. I really actually loved Present’s humorousness, a lot in order that I discovered myself laughing out loud at factors, throughout my watch, which is one thing that doesn’t occur all that always.

Generally, I might even really feel kinda sorry that I’d run out of episodes of this, I used to be having that good of a time. 😁

It’s true that the humor on this leans broad, however it wasn’t too broad for my style.

Additionally, one of many issues I like about this present, is how issues appear fairly organically developed, such that even when some happenings appear sort of off-the-wall within the watching, it nonetheless sort of makes natural sense.

[MINOR SPOILER]

For instance, in episodes 11-12, Ji Ung working into Mi Jin’s household residence when he hears screams of terror, after which getting invited to dinner, is kinda ridiculous within the watching, however it really makes natural sense why he may be strolling across the neighborhood – as a result of it’s a part of his investigation.

[END MINOR SPOILER]

I preferred that about the best way Present dealt with itself.

Right here’s a reasonably beneficiant round-up of the issues that amused me, throughout my watch. 😁

[SPOILER ALERT]

E3-4. I used to be very amused at how Mi Jin appears to hold a lot of that sweet round in her pockets.

When she desires to indicate her gratitude to Ji Ung, she principally empties all of the candies out of her pockets for him, and he finally ends up with that bemusing pile of sweet, when he hates sweets.

I discovered this fairly humorous, due to how Mi Jin’s stuffed her pockets with sweet, and due to how happy she is, after giving Ji Ung all of it. 😁

E3-4. It’s performed for comedy, how Ji Ung and Byeong Deok (Yoon Byung Hee) bounce to the conclusion that Mi Jin’s too previous to really be of use, and hatch a plan to make life onerous sufficient for Mi Jin, that she’ll stop on her personal – just for Mi Jin to blithely full each process, irrespective of how unimaginable it could look.

Hahaha. Like, positive, you’ve droop disbelief to purchase that Mi Jin’s capable of do a few of these issues, however I believed it was amusing, and it happy me that Mi Jin stored displaying up aces, and making each males completely flabbergasted by her wonderful prowess. 🤭

YES, shock them outta their senses, Mi Jin, and make them come round to the thought that you’re nothing in need of wonderful, they usually merely can’t stay with out you. 😁

E5-6. I completely chuckled when Ji Ung finally ends up being sprayed with mud after his automotive will get caught, and he and Mi Jin get picked up by Dad (Jung Suk Yong), proudly slow-driving his tractor. 🤭

I giggled at how Present is clearly intent on giving us glimpses of how sturdy and lean Choi Jin Hyuk is, and the way creatively it’s doing that, whereas staying inside our story’s logic boundaries.

Ji Ung getting cleaned up at Mi Jin’s residence makes numerous sense within the context of the Mud Incident, however I giggled anyway, at Present blithely serving up a shirtless and really sculpted Choi Jin Hyuk – simply coz it will possibly. 😁

After which I cackled out loud, when Ji Ung places on Mother’s garments as an alternative of those that Dad had not noted for him, coz that undercuts the horny so abruptly and so successfully.

Nothing like an ahjumma outfit, to intensify one’s muscular construct, sure? HAHA. 🤭

E7-8. I’m extraordinarily tickled by the duvet that Mi Jin opts for, after throwing that rooster drumstick in Ji Ung’s route.

Pretending to be his girlfriend, and accusing him of dishonest on her with one other lady? Pwahaha!!

That’s hilariously excellent, coz I completely didn’t see that coming, however it very successfully diverts everybody’s consideration, whereas really giving a believable clarification for why Mi Jin may be appearing just a little loopy. 🤭

Ji Ung’s fully flummoxed expression in response, simply makes the whole lot funnier. I like it. 😂

Ji Ung ending up being the literal topic of a tug of struggle between the 2 girls, is truthfully fairly nuts, however it actually works, on this state of affairs, and I used to be much more tickled, as soon as I noticed that the extras within the restaurant are grinning away like they’re having the most effective time of their lives, watching this go down. 😁

E9-10. One of many recurring gags, this week, is Byeong Deok getting all surprised and shocked on the sight of Ko Received (Baek Search engine optimization Hoo) being all candy on Older Mi Jin.

It’s sort of foolish that Ko Received could be so clearly attentive and candy in direction of her on the workplace, after assuring her that he’ll assist her preserve her secret, however oh nicely, it’s not like anybody would have a look at him being candy and suppose, “Ha! She should flip into a reasonably younger woman at sundown!” 😂

And so, we’ve acquired Ko Received doing all forms of boyfriend-like issues for Older Mi Jin, like sitting subsequent to her at lunch, and giving her the most effective bits, and opening a bottle of water for her, and smiling affectionately by way of all of it, and Byeong Deok principally virtually has an aneurysm each time he sees Ko Received making a boyfriend-type transfer, and it’s hi-la-rious.

I completely laughed out loud, after which laughed some extra, the longer this went on. It was a reasonably nice working gag, truthfully. 😁

E11-12. One factor that I discovered fairly neat, and subsequently pleasant, was the best way Byeong Deok’s notion of Older Mi Jin’s relationship with Ko Received, offers rise to that dialog with Ji Ung, the place they’re speaking at cross functions, however do not know that they’re.

I believed that was fairly intelligent, and I like that Present had achieved the bottom work, to be able to make this dialog really feel like a pure risk, the place Byeong Deok thinks he’s speaking about Older Mi Jin and Ko Received, whereas Ji Ung thinks that Byeong Deok is telling him that Youthful Mi Jin returns Ko Received’s emotions for her. 🤭

After which later, we get the enjoyable of this misunderstanding being dropped at mild, when Ji Ung actually laughs in glee, when he realizes that Byeong Deok had been referring to Older Mi Jin having a factor with Ko Received.

He’s normally so repressed and deadpan, that it’s a visit in itself, to see him laughing so gleefully. 😁

[END SPOILER]

When Present is inventive

With out giving specifics away, one of many key issues that Present does, is preserve Ji Ung from discovering out Mi Jin’s secret, and I gotta give it to Present; it actually is sort of inventive in the way it finds methods to try this – whereas giving us the impression that he’s about to seek out out, at any second.

I dunno; perhaps this may annoy some of us, however I personally was fairly entertained by all of it. 😁

I believe a part of the rationale I used to be entertained by this, slightly than irritated by it, is that even when Present pulls a bluff, it nonetheless makes positive to provide Ji Ung and Younger Mi Jin time collectively, and inch their connection nearer, as they accomplish that.

[SPOILER ALERT]

E5-6. After Mi Jin shorted the door, I used to be satisfied that Ji Ung would witness her transformation at dawn, and I used to be truthfully already imagining how our story would unfold, if Ji Ung was in on Mi Jin’s secret.

However, Present has Mi Jin actually climb out of the house, to flee to Ga Yeong’s house, and I’m slow-clapping over right here, as a result of that’s a reasonably genius route to take, to get Mi Jin out of the nook that writer-nim had written her into, sure? 😅

[END SPOILER]

STUFF THAT WAS OK

The serial killer arc

For the document, I’m as bored with serial killers popping up in our dramas, as the following drama fan, however to Present’s credit score, this explicit serial killer arc is a reasonably integral a part of our story.

For stretch, I principally didn’t thoughts the serial killer arc, as a result of I considered it as a method to an finish; one thing that served as an excuse for Ji Ung and Mi Jin to cross paths sufficient, to construct a connection. 😅

At across the episode 9-10 mark, Present does ramp up the homicide case stuff, and I used to be high quality with that, as a result of I took that to imply that we’d be capable to wrap up the case sooner than later – and depart extra time for romancey issues.

That.. didn’t fairly work out the best way I imagined, nonetheless, however I’ll discuss extra about that later, after I focus on the finale episodes.

Anyway, total, this labored out to impartial, for me.

STUFF I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH

The factor with the cat [SPOILERS]

There are different issues that frustrate me about this present (which I’ll completely discuss later), however the one I wish to single out proper now, is the truth that Present isn’t ever clear in regards to the magic at work in our fantasy set-up.

Present hints that the cat is a vital magical ingredient that has one thing to do with the physique transformation that types the idea of this story, however it’s by no means really confirmed nor defined.

At across the mid-point of our story, Present additionally introduces one other wild card into the combination, and that’s that Mi Jin’s organic age is all of the sudden growing fairly quickly.

That’s weirdly by no means really addressed; it’s virtually like Present forgets, fairly conveniently, that it ever stated that Mi Jin was rising noticeably older, and for longer durations of time as nicely.

There’s a second in our finale when Mi Jin really spots the cat once more, and she or he chooses to not go after it, which I rationalize to imply that Mi Jin’s determined that it’s now not in regards to the cat – however Present doesn’t really clarify this both.

SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS.

And, no actual commentary or conclusion articulated by Mi Jin about it both, even after she will get out of the cycle of transformation.

I didn’t like how Present dealt with this, and am truthfully fairly disillusioned at how Present dropped the ball on it.

SPOTLIGHT ON CHARACTERS & RELATIONSHIPS

Jung Eun Ji as Youthful Mi Jin

I’ve seen feedback the place of us expressed that they discovered Jung Eun Ji unlikable within the function of Mi Jin, and I’ve to say, I don’t really feel that means in any respect.

Actually, I discover her to be a really sympathetic character, and I really feel sorry for the whole lot that she’s been by way of. And, importantly, I do suppose that Jung Eun Ji communicates that very nicely, in the best way she performs Mi Jin.

I believe Present makes it fairly clear, that Mi Jin’s a honest, earnest, goodhearted individual, and that any “appearing out” that we see.

[SPOILER ALERT]

E1-2. Like when she yells at a bemused Ji Ung over the telephone as a result of she thinks that he’s one more scammer making an attempt to trick her out of cash that she now not has anyway, as a result of she’s simply been scammed.

I really feel like anybody in her state of affairs would have felt aggravated and even just a little unhinged, after taking 8 years to cross her civil service examination, however then fails the all-important job interview as a result of she’s now thought of too previous – solely to fall sufferer to a scammer who preys on her desperation.

And but, in any case that, she remains to be sort and delicate to the stray cat that approaches her, and even offers the cat milk from the carton that she has in her bag.

I completely suppose that that claims rather a lot about Mi Jin as an individual, as a result of I believe it wouldn’t have been stunning for a lesser individual to have taken out their frustration on the stray cat.

The truth that Mi Jin nonetheless has a mild kindness to her, in any case that she’s been by way of, actually endears her to me. 🥲

After which later, the entire purpose she falls down that nicely, is as a result of she was tipsily making an attempt to save lots of the cat from falling down stated nicely.

Once more, her coronary heart to care for an additional creature apart from herself, given her down and out circumstances, actually makes me need good issues for her.

[END SPOILER]

Lee Jung Eun as Older Mi Jin

I simply love Jung Eun on this; she appears to develop cuter and extra endearing with each episode, and she or he principally stole the complete present, for me.

Even with 20/20 hindsight, understanding that Present doesn’t (in my view) stick the touchdown, I nonetheless don’t have regrets watching this one, due to how fantastic Lee Jung Eun is, on this. 🤩

I do know some of us have remarked that Lee Jung Eun’s enjoying it too slapstick, however the extra slapticky moments didn’t hassle me, surprisingly.

I do really feel that Lee Jung Eun’s channeling Jung Eun Ji very nicely, in that I can imagine that we’re merely witnessing Mi Jin in an older physique, and never {that a} totally different individual with a special character has taken over Mi Jin.

To my eyes, Lee Jung Eun and Jung Eun Ji are giving off very related vibes by way of their facial expressions, physique language, and method of talking, and I do get a little bit of a thrill from that.

Plus, I simply discover Lee Jung Eun completely lovely and endearing as Older Mi Jin.

Lee Jung Eun additionally exhibits some unbelievable physicality within the function, coz she has to speak and transfer like there’s a youngster on the within, and it delights and amuses me significantly.

[SPOILER ALERT]

E1-2. I do kinda love the concept that Mi Jin decides to use to a job as her older self, as a result of she’s doing her finest to make the most effective out of a perplexing and crappy state of affairs.

And, I’m suitably amused at how Mi Jin’s now the star applicant, as a result of she’s so fast in her pondering, so quick on her toes, and so savvy with issues, in contrast to the opposite candidates, who’re actually older individuals on the within.

Superb what a change in context can do, eh? 😁

But in addition, I discovered it very poignant, once we see Older Mi Jin cry tears of happiness and aid, when she sees that she’s been chosen as a profitable applicant.

E7-8. The work dinner is adopted by a session on the noraebang, and may I simply say how cute it’s, to see Lee Jung Eun and Jung Eun Ji dancing in unison, aspect by aspect?? 🤩🤩

I really like how Older Mi Jin simply blows everybody away along with her cuteness, by no means thoughts about her supposed age. What a star! 🤩

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Choi Jin Hyuk as Ji Ung

Since Ji Ung is meant to be a workaholic who’s hyper-focused on his work more often than not, we principally get a whole lot of Choi Jin Hyuk’s deadpan aspect, and I’ve discovered that Choi Jin Hyuk’s fairly nice at enjoying deadpan, like in Zombie Detective (overview right here!).

However then, there’s a softer, kinder, extra marshmallow aspect that he exhibits, when he’s not at work, and I preferred getting extra acquainted with that softer aspect.

[SPOILER ALERT]

E1-2. We see Ji Ung look out for Mi Jin a variety of instances, these episodes, each when she’s Younger Mi Jin, and when she’s Older Mi Jin.

And, when he will get stubborn out by Mi Jin and blocked, he’s extra perplexed and bemused, than really indignant, and I believe that tells us fairly a bit about him.

E3-4. It’s turning into clearer that Ji Ung is a pleasant and caring individual, regardless of his popularity for being tough and moody.

The best way he purchased a complete new set of earbuds as a result of he’d damaged Older Mi Jin’s misplaced earbud, after which gotten another person to cross it to Mi Jin prefer it had come from safety, was very sort, I believed.

E5-6. I believed it was good, that Ji Ung goes with Mi Jin, to the vet, to drop off the injured cat, and I additionally thought it was fairly candy, that he expresses concern that she didn’t handle to seek out her lacking cat.

He actually is sort of a giant marshmallow on the within, isn’t he? 🥰

General, I simply actually dig all of the indicators that Ji Ung’s a softie on the within – notably when that softness has something to do with Mi Jin.

Like the best way he takes the cactus residence, and units an alarm to water it – and remembers the identify that Mi Jin had given it, even.

And the best way he latches on the empty banchan bins as an excuse to contact Youthful Mi Jin on the weekend – coz dude wants an excuse to satisfy up along with her, heh.

Factors to Ga Yeong, for answering Mi Jin’s textual content for her, and telling Ji Ung to come back to the water park, too. 😁

We lastly get the flashback for what Mi Jin’s drunk name to Ji Ung had been like, and truthfully, you’ll be able to completely see Ji Ung affectionately melting in her route.

I imply, if somebody drunk dialed me and began telling me I used to be a jerk for not being upfront with an ahjumma, I don’t suppose I might look as kindly amused as Ji Ung does, listening to drunk Mi Jin.

As an alternative of getting irritated, he even softens up, and tells Mi Jin that it’s as a result of he identifies with Older Mi Jin; that she regarded like she had nowhere else to go.

Aw. I really feel myself softening in direction of Ji Ung in levels, each time he exhibits us his smooth underbelly. 🥲

[END SPOILER]

Ji Ung and Mi Jin

Like I discussed earlier, the OTP loveline isn’t really a major focus in our story, regardless that Present’s promos would have you ever believing in any other case.

Nonetheless, I used to be completely satisfied to go along with Present’s pacing, and profit from the little OTP tid-bits that Present sprinkled by way of our story, as a result of I had religion that Present would make all of it satisfying and worthwhile, in the long run.

Nevertheless. I can’t lie; I do suppose that writer-nim missed the timing on wrapping up this arc properly, which I’ll discuss, within the finale part of this overview.

For now, right here’s a group of OTP highlights.

[SPOILER ALERT]

E5-6. I like that Present is keenly teasing out the connection between Ji Ung and Youthful Mi Jin, regardless that they don’t spend all that a lot time collectively, within the grand scheme of issues.

Like the best way he will get protecting over her within the elevator, coz there’s a lascivious drunk drooling in her route, and offers her his jacket – whereas strategically slapping the dude with the jacket swish, as he places it on Mi Jin’s shoulders.

I really like much more, that Mi Jin then makes use of the jacket to strategically slap the drunk man just a few instances, whereas swishing it round to place it on – which causes Ji Ung to leak an appreciative little smile. Eee!

I really like these little indications that Ji Ung’s rising just a little keen on Mi Jin, regardless of himself. 🤩 Each time he leaks a little bit of a smile due to Mi Jin, I squee just a little. 😍

I did squee just a little bit, when Ji Ung asks Mi Jin within the automotive if she’s nonetheless acquired the self-defense objects he acquired her, and she or he solutions that she feels dangerous utilizing it on civilians – and he will get all huffy about them being assailants, not civilians.

I imply, that is him expressing his concern for Mi Jin, isn’t it? 😁

I additionally like indications that they’re getting extra snug round one another.

Like the best way Mi Jin asks what he’s saved her as, on his telephone, after which assessments it for herself – after which will get all peevish-sardonic about how he hasn’t even saved her by her identify.

After which there’s additionally the best way he retains harping on the truth that Mi Jin had blocked him, which sort of amuses me, the extra it goes on.

E5-6. I truthfully actually do just like the teasing-bickering vibe we typically get, between Ji Ung and Mi Jin.

Like when she giggles at how “good” he appears to be like in these pants, and he deadpans, with a definite trace of peevishness, that he’s going to inform her dad and mom about her getting scammed.

I discover all of it very cute!

E7-8. I’m glad that Ji Ung spots Mi Jin on the bus cease and cares sufficient, to get out of his automotive and comply with her, when he sees her select to stroll as an alternative of take the bus.

In fact it’s drama coincidence that Mi Jin’s speaking aloud to herself, to course of her emotions about the whole lot, however because it helps Ji Ung perceive her place higher, and really feel extra sympathetic in direction of her, I’ll fortunately roll with it.

And, factors to Ji Ung for displaying up for Mi Jin, when she unintentionally riles up that drunk dude, when she unintentionally kicks a can into his head.

After which, much more factors to Ji Ung, for telling Mi Jin that he understands that everybody has their causes, and that he’ll wait till she’s prepared to inform him.

Aww. That appears like a breakthrough proper there, as a result of that is him stating his belief in her, isn’t it? 🥲

After that, it feels much more vital, when Mi Jin asks if he’ll be capable to inform her the whole lot too, if she waits – and he says that he’s not one to open up, but when it’s her, he may be capable to do it, although he doesn’t know when.

Ahhhh!!! Because of this she’s particular to him, and totally different from different individuals, and I’m spazzing in response. 🫠🫠

His bashful dorky smile when Mi Jin says fortunately that she’ll wait, as a result of she’s good at ready, is so cute!

It’s no marvel Mi Jin is on cloud 9 afterwards, and nicely into the following day.

E7-8. I’m truthfully very amused at the truth that Ji Ung doesn’t have any hassle kicking out Byeong Deok, however is unable to successfully flip Mi Jin away, when she exhibits up at his doorstep, saying that she desires to clear up all of the misunderstandings that they’ve.

There’s quantity of hijinks that go on, with Mi Jin’s efforts to get ahold of that checklist, and making an attempt to out-drink Ji Ung, however then we additionally get an surprising poignant second, when Ji Ung admits that when Mi Jin’s mother had been so sort to him, with out getting all bizarre about him being an orphan, that he’d preferred it.

And, it appears like such a major factor, that he tells Mi Jin that he actually has led a reasonably decently good life, even with out his dad and mom.

I’m fairly positive that Ji Ung’s by no means opened as much as anybody else like that earlier than, and it feels actually, actually treasured and particular, that he would confide in Mi Jin.

Plus, when Mi Jin unintentionally breaks that plate and cuts her finger making an attempt to select up the items, it feels very private, the best way Ji Ung fusses over her and helps her costume the wound.

I really like how she asks what the results are, when somebody is asserted momentarily insane as a consequence of alcohol, after which, when Ji Ung says that sentence discount is determined by whether or not the incident had been an accident or not, she makes positive to inform him that it isn’t an accident – earlier than leaning all the way down to kiss him on the lips.

Eeeee!!! Ahhhh!!!

Our lady has made her transfer!! 💋

AND, she’s made positive to inform Ji Ung that this isn’t an accident, and that she is going to subsequently not require any sentence discount.

Am I to take this to imply that she’s saying she is going to take accountability for him? 🤭

E11-12. It makes excellent sense that Ji Ung would fall sick, after having been out within the rain like that, however what will get me, is Mi Jin’s response.

I discover it very endearing, truthfully, that she will be able to’t persuade herself to not care about him, regardless that she’s satisfied herself that there is no such thing as a likelihood between her and Ji Ung.

Isn’t that so pure? 🥲 Whether or not she has any likelihood with him is irrelevant to her coronary heart; she simply can’t assist caring, and she will be able to’t assist desirous to do one thing to assist him, as a result of she cares. I really like that.

The second Mi Jin acquired residence and we noticed Mother with that vast pot of ox knee soup, I knew the place that soup would find yourself – in Ji Ung’s home, heh.

I’m simply relieved that Dad noticed Mi Jin swiping the soup, in order that he might at the very least let poor Mother know the place her soup went. A minimum of she’ll really feel higher understanding that it’s gone to her potential future son-in-law, slightly than “the loopy lady” (ie, Older Mi Jin), as she first presumes. 😅

Additionally, factors to Byeong Deok for principally forcing Mi Jin to face Ji Ung, by ringing that doorbell for them each, however then disappearing earlier than Ji Ung involves the door, heh.

I’m not mad about that, as a result of this OTP wants all of the nudging they will get, in my view. 😁

I’ve to admit that when Ji Ung watches Mi Jin put together that meal for him, and his ideas go to his mom, I’d balked a bit.

Like, I don’t need Ji Ung to think about Mi Jin as a substitute mom. 😅

However then I reframed it, that he was trying upon Mi Jin as an individual who could possibly be household to him, and that landed a lot higher. 😅

I’m glad that Ji Ung asks Mi Jin to not depart, and I’m glad that when Mi Jin stays, Ji Ung really opens up and tells her about his mom disappearing, after she’d made that promise that they’d make a snowman collectively.

Aw. This appears like a very huge step for Ji Ung; I’m positive he’s by no means opened up about this to anybody earlier than.

I like that this has twin advantages.

One, it brings Ji Ung and Mi Jin nearer, as a result of he’s chosen to belief her and confide in her, and now she’s is aware of one thing very private about him, and

Two, this really will get Mi Jin interested by Im Solar’s disappearance, and the way it may be associated.

I believed that was fairly neat.

E11-12. I admire that poignant second of dialog that Ji Ung and Mi Jin share, when she walks him out after dinner.

I actually like that Mi Jin tells Ji Ung that listening to about his mom had reminded her of her aunt, and that she realizes that her mom should really feel equally to him, not feeling capable of say goodbye to her sister, and conserving a way of hope that she may come again sometime.

This appears like such a deep, poignant and particular sharing, and to my eyes, I really feel that this may deliver Ji Ung and Mi Jin even nearer. 🥲

I’m glad that Ji Ung responds in sort, and tells her about his dialog with Dad, when Dad had requested him in regards to the letter that had been delivered from the police.

I like this spirit of open sharing between them.

E11-12. I’m relieved that Ji Ung involves Mi Jin’s rescue, and that she’s okay – though she does undergo from nightmares, poor factor. 🥺

And, I do admire that, on the OTP entrance, this incident does nudge Ji Ung and Mi Jin into expressing their concern for one another extra freely.

From the hug that they share when Ji Ung rescues her, to them fussing mournfully over one another’s cuts and wounds, to Ji Ung bringing that field of tea to Mi Jin, as an excuse to see her, I believed there was a pleasant quantity of overt emotions flowing round. 🥲

And I do love that closing scene, the place Mi Jin admits tearfully that she’s scared, and Ji Ung pulls her to himself and principally refers to her as “his individual,” as he says that he’ll by no means let an individual of his disappear once more.

And simply as I’m about to mini-squee, he goes on to apologize, not only for being late to catch the offender, but in addition, being late to comprehend his emotions for her.

After which we get a correct, intentional, light kiss, this time initiated by Ji Ung (yesss), and nicely, I’m content material. 🥰

E13-14. I really loved watching Ji Ung and Mi Jin be all completely satisfied and cutesy with one another  over textual content, and I used to be notably happy to see Ji Ung trying like a model new individual, with how a lot he was smiling, and the way additional genial he all of the sudden grew to become.

Ahhh. Like, the ability of the primary blush of romance, sure? 🥰

In fact, there’s additionally the added thrill of watching Lee Jung Eun act like a blushy teenager in love; the place else can we get golden content material like this, sure? 😁

[END SPOILER]

Mi Jin and Ko Received [SPOILERS]

I really actually loved the little bond that types between Ko Received and Mi Jin, each earlier than he finds out her secret, and after.

Earlier than he finds out her secret, the bond feels actually pure and treasured, as a result of he and Older Mi Jin make such an odd couple, and but, there’s solidarity of their friendship, they usually simply get alongside.

I loved their little espresso pact, and the truth that Ko Received was extra all for hanging out along with his senior intern pal, than in all of the followers screaming at his each transfer.

After he finds out her secret, and develops a giant crush on her, I believed it was fairly hilarious, that he would get all flirty with Older Mi Jin at work, calling her “Noona” and the whole lot.

I discovered this fairly amusing, regardless that it didn’t seem to be he was making an attempt very onerous to assist her preserve her secret. 🤭

In the end, I’m glad that Mi Jin lets him down gently, and that he remembers her with a candy, wistful form of poignance.

Mi Jin and Ga Yeong

I loved Mi Jin’s friendship with Ga Yeong fairly a bit.

To my eyes, their friendship feels very absolute and enduring, prefer it transcends any character variations between them, and can final perpetually and ever. 🥲

[SPOILER ALERT]

I’m glad that Mi Jin confides in Ga Yeong about her shape-shifting actuality, as a result of this gives Mi Jin with a secure area, to speak about her very actual struggles.

And I discovered it touching, that Ga Yeong would actually drop the whole lot if she felt that Mi Jin wanted her, whether or not it was to seek out the magic cat, or to be there for Mi Jin. 🥲

I do love the element, in episodes 9-10, that Mi Jin and Ga Yeong are so in sync, that they only want to take a look at one another, to know what the opposite individual is pondering.

The best way they nod in unison, and sort of end one another’s sentences, actually offers me “besties perpetually” form of vibes, and I actually like that. 🥰

[END SPOILER]

Ga Yeong and Byeong Deok [SPOILERS]

At across the episode 11-12 mark, Present appears to be hinting at a possible loveline between Ga Yeong and Byeong Deok, and I’ve to say, I completely did not see this coming.

I imply, at the beginning, Byeong Deok had been launched to us as a really married character, so I believed that Ga Yeong’s little crush, introduced on by her lack of contact lenses and subsequently clear imaginative and prescient, was simply going to be a enjoyable little joke haha.

BUT THEN.

Present reveals that Byeong Deok’s not even married, he’s simply pretending to be, as a result of he’d been scammed by the girl whom he’d believed he was going to marry.

(Aw. Poor Byeong Deok. That basically does suck.)

That reveal does clarify a lot, although; no marvel Byeong Deok retains going to the workplace on weekends, and no marvel he retains displaying up at Ji Ung’s house. Not solely is he making an attempt to save cash, he’s lonely as nicely.

After the preliminary shock, I notice I’m not against this loveline, primarily as a result of Ga Yeong had fallen for Byeong Deok with out really realizing who he was.

In that sense, she’s falling for his individual, and never his look, and I like that concept. 🥲

Mi Jin’s dad and mom

I simply wished to say that I actually preferred Mi Jin’s dad and mom; I believed they have been very healthful, regardless that Mother (Jung Younger Joo) does typically get a bit violent. 😅

I believed it was candy that Mother was so invested in Mi Jin’s love life, and was all the time able to be Mi Jin’s wingwoman.

And I believed Dad was an absolute sweetheart, with the best way he was all the time able to be Mi Jin’s co-conspirator. 🥰

[SPOILER ALERT]

E11-12. I actually like how Dad responds to discovering out that Mi Jin had gotten scammed, with a lot sympathy and empathy for Mi Jin. 🥲

I truthfully love how Dad’s all the time backing up Mi Jin, and this time, I discovered it very touching that he would blame himself for being an incompetent father, after which discover each alternative to reward Mi Jin, or do issues for her, like shine her sneakers.

He’s the sweetest, truthfully. 🥹

E13-14. The best way Dad has that cheeky glint in his eye, as he “innocently” begins to speak about how he noticed Mi Jin come residence in Ji Ung’s automotive, is tremendous cute and endearing. 😁

[END SPOILER]

THEMES / IDEAS

Regardless of its comedic billing, Present’s acquired some significant themes at play. Listed here are those that stood out to me:

1. Generally success can look very totally different from what we envision, however that doesn’t imply that it isn’t significant.

2. Reside within the second, and be pleased about what you’ve.

3. Set your self free from the guilt of your errors; your mistake shouldn’t outline your entire life.

4. Hearken to your coronary heart and comply with it; that’s your path to true contentment.

THOUGHTS ON THE ENDING [SPOILERS]

E15-16. My buddies, it pains me to say this, as a result of I actually loved my watch of this present fairly a bit, however.. I actually didn’t like how the finale was dealt with. 😭

I really feel like I might virtually say, I disliked the dealing with of this finale, to the identical diploma that I preferred the remainder of the present. 😅

I used to be high quality with the wrapping up of the serial killer arc, as a result of I’d already suspended disbelief for this arc, so it felt like a part of the deal, to simply droop all of it the best way to the top. 😅

Primarily, I used to be very disgruntled with how Present managed the whole lot after the conclusion of the serial killer arc.

Truthfully, it felt like writer-nim didn’t fairly know what to do, now that we’d gotten to this stage of the story, and was simply cobbling issues collectively, to be able to fill display screen time, and hoping that it will make sufficient sense, in the long run.

I don’t learn about you guys, however it didn’t make sufficient sense for me, and I used to be very disillusioned about that.

The most important factor I’ve been ready for Present to disclose, is how Mi Jin would get again to her authentic state, the place she wouldn’t grow to be her older self by day, solely to return to her youthful self by evening.

Alongside that, I used to be additionally ready – nicely, hoping – that we might additionally get some sort of perception or understanding, as to why issues labored the best way they did, for her.

Like, what had turned her this fashion, after which, what would flip her again.

And I’m truthfully fairly perplexed at how writer-nim dealt with this entire factor.

All we see is Mi Jin doing her finest to stay her finest life, along with her household and buddies beside her, and someday, the magic simply.. leaves?

Not solely that, I discovered the scene the place Older Mi Jin and Youthful Mi Jin say goodbye to one another, actually bizarre.

Up up to now, I’d by no means thought of that they have been separate from one another; I’d accepted that Mi Jin was simply growing old prematurely within the day time, notably as a result of we’d been proven that no matter she may appear like on the surface, her character – her soul – remained the identical.

And but, right here’s Present, treating Older Mi Jin and Youthful Mi Jin like they’re two separate entities, and having them share an emotional dialog, which roughly condenses into:

“You’re the most effective” – “No, you’re the most effective” – “No no, YOU’RE the most effective!!!!” 😭😭😭

This was bizarre to me, irrespective of how I attempted to wrap my mind round this.

If Mi Jin was going to be in any respect wistful about letting go of her older self, I’d slightly have her discuss to herself within the mirror, the place we see Youthful Mi Jin gazing into a mirrored image of Older Mi Jin – BUT THEN ONLY HAVE YOUNGER MI JIN TALKING.

I believe I might have rolled with that.

The second you’ve two Mi Jins speaking to one another, although, it appears like writer-nim’s simply modified the complete basis of this double look state of affairs, and I’m fully confused by this.

I’m virtually questioning if Older Mi Jin was alleged to be Aunt Im Solar all alongside? However then.. Present by no means indicated that, even just a little bit, in its complete run main as much as the finale, in order that doesn’t make sense?

Like, positive, Older Mi Jin might need regarded like Aunt Im Solar, however Present had all the time pressured how Mi Jin bore a putting resemblance to Aunt Im Solar, so it solely is smart to me that if Mi Jin grew older, she would look just like how Aunt Im Solar would have regarded, at that age.

This was my least favourite factor that writer-him did, in dealing with the finale.

My second-least favourite factor, is the dealing with of the OTP relationship.

It actually appears like writer-nim is throwing the whole lot and the kitchen sink at this OTP relationship, with the only intent of conserving them aside – till the closing credit.

ARGH. Did. Not. Like. Not even just a little bit. 😞

I imply, sure, I get that Mi Jin would really feel compelled to stop her job, however the best way she then proceeds to aggressively keep away from Ji Ung, was simply very irritating to look at.

I can perceive that Mi Jin would really feel horrible about having deceived Ji Ung, however absolutely there are higher methods of coping with that, apart from determinedly ghosting him, till he leaves city?

Why couldn’t we’ve had Mi Jin and Ji Ung having a correct, respectable, wholesome dialog about this, the place they lay their emotions out on the desk, and determine issues out collectively?

I might have a lot most popular that, in comparison with what we acquired.

Having Mi Jin examine for the civil regulation examination, in order that she’d get posted to the identical workplace constructing as Ji Ung in Seoul, in order that they’d be capable to run into one another on the cafeteria, just isn’t how I envisioned this OTP relationship figuring out.

Positive, I get that Mi Jin lastly realizes how a lot she’d beloved her job as a prosecutor’s assistant, and that’s what lastly makes the distinction, in her passing her exams.

However.. couldn’t we’ve had Mi Jin come to this exact same conclusion, with out ghosting Ji Ung like that?

Couldn’t she have figured it out, after which talked with him about it, after which pursued that new route, along with his assist??

I simply don’t get what writer-nim was pondering, in selecting this route and consequence, for our OTP.

This fashion, we actually forsake any onscreen deepening of the OTP relationship that we might have had, for the alleged poignance of destiny bringing them collectively a second time, by assigning Mi Jin to the identical workplace as Ji Ung.

As you’ll be able to inform, I’m not in any respect a contented camper about most of this finale.

Sure, we do get a last, completely satisfied shot of Ji Ung and Mi Jin strolling collectively, framed by fairly cherry blossoms, however in my opinion, it actually might have been so, a lot extra. 😭

THE FINAL VERDICT:

A enjoyable trip, for essentially the most half. Pity it couldn’t stick the touchdown.

FINAL GRADE: B

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