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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. That part was confusing. Young do and Dajeong's story was great and cute despite the noble idiocy. I felt the ian chase one was a bit isolated and he had few or no interactions with the other side characters as much. Is Abishola Going There? There, she gets involved in a murder case and with her neighbor Ju Young-Do (Kim Dong-Wook). Normally a $40 tip is required for happy ending. You Are My Springhas certainly fooled audiences with a dramatic and shocking ending in the second chapter. I was pretty pesimistic following the first 2 episodes and was ready to hate-watch it but dang, now I don't know what to do without them everyweek T_T, Ps. Questions? 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. And then theres Ian Chase and our whole murder side story. One, that the romance + murder didnt fit together at all and the two plots were more parallel than anything; and two, that because they were so different and only vaguely woven together, they actually became something even more meaningful. 2021 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1 Season | Romantic TV Dramas. They usually just do it. This does not sit well with her. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Stories like One Spring Night gets a free pass to have a happy ending.. Narrated in full sentiments of a you-and-me-against-my-ex-bf-and-father love story, One Spring Night honestly makes the . Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. So, when it happened a second time (perhaps accidentally knocked off by his intentional tough kneading), I laughed and said, Im so sorry to flash you twice.. This was because some of Ian Chase's personality characteristics were artificially imputed to Jung Min, as we saw in episode 15, because he was pretending to be his brother. I think they did try to finally adress why the murder subplot was necessary, in the lecture where Youngdo talks about how their childhood affects their life, he did adress about the difference of their perspective on their (almost identical) childhood trauma and how they dealt with it. Not silent, but definitely not the bellowing type. When youre in a bad relationship and constantly fighting, the stress gets to you. True to its healing tone, I think the drama wrapped up beautifully. But yes, I'm really glad Kim Dongwook took this role. I left that night and knew Id return. YAMS had such a winning cast from lead to supporting, they were all great in their roles which added to the beauty of this drama. 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. Apparently hes still suffering from hallucinations and hearing footsteps. He tells his brother in voiceover: I was the shadow. I don't think it was unethical. I loved it and I cried with it (which rarely happens). Chae Jun (Yoon Park) is the CEO of an investment company. He promised to stay healthy as long as he could, and she took him home to get her mom Mi Rans official approval. I think the ending was really awful. This imagery though is overlaid by narration from Young-Do himself, who happens to be on his radio show. A hotel concierge and a psychiatrist with traumatic childhoods form a heartfelt bond when they become entangled in a perplexing local murder case. I truly loved this drama, and it will most likely be in my top dramas of 2021. Yoon Kye Sang originally received the offer and passed due to scheduling conflicts apparently. At the time, I was also going through a bad breakup. Your email address will not be published. Ji Seung Hyun, who is getting favorable reviews from viewers for his hard-carrying performances every episode. Also despite everything Miran went through she's now living a life full of spunk and vigour. Young-Do finishes his radio session and heads up to the rooftop with Da-Jeong. Speaking of Eun Ha, she finally confronted her dad about his sexist ways, and he drank away his sorrows. And Eun Ha was fully prepared to keep being angry at her father until her twin brother Cheol Do stepped in and reminded her that hes the only father they have, flaws and all. Mekeisha Madden Toby / cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access Da-jeong submits the story of her friendship with Young-do to his radio show. As a new couple, this is going to feel like an eternity. August 24 2021, 5:46 PM PDT. Therefore they entered into a fake marriage, so he could counsel her on a daily basis without it raising any eyebrows (but always keeping his distance) and as soon as she was well enough, the therapy had worked, they divorced. Well, the pair have finally come to their crescendo, and so too does this drama. His story ended pretty strong, though I was expecting more angst. i feel so uncharitable, reading your generous conclusion! Your email address will not be published. FB.init({ Hes stolen it for her. All rights reserved. Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. Sure, he went to the police and confessed that he had hired the writer/homeless stalker to murderously avenge him and his twin Chae for all the wrongs committed against them by those weird church cult people. Her ability to show her feelings and to bring you along with them is magical. ). Hot Fire Duo? 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. Then they'll work on the neck and shoulders, then each arm, and finally the legs and feet. How much does a happy ending cost? At work, Kang Da-jeong looks at her phone and clearly feels violated by what Chae Jun did. Ahn Ga-yeong explains how this new man fell head over heels for her and doesnt get it. They happen to live in a building where a murder takes place. Ju Young-do flusters Kang Da-jeong with his accurate analysis of her life and his warning that she shouldn't date Chae Jun. The quintessential healing drama. Required fields are marked *. appId : '127538621120543', Or maybe I had just wanted it to be darker because I had liked it when it focused more on the twins. My heart that beat without stopping, and my strong legs There was a time when I failed to appreciate those little moments. She narrates how she doesnt want to be hurt and bring up her painful past she wishes to be happy. In fact, Im not sure if there ever was a drama that brought this level of emotional insight and heart into not only its secondary characters, but all of its many side characters as well. You can also tell them that it would be great if they could give you an extra few minutes so that you both feel satisfied with the session. She wasn't really officially his patient but she needed help and as a celebrity it was more complicated. It didn't bother me that Mr Hong didn't make an appearance because to me that thread was to show us the close relationship between mother and daughter through conversations (they spoke on the phone regularly about their daily life, workz suitors etc). You are my spring.. He explains that she can come to him any time to talk whenever she is ready. Also not to mention divorcing because the marriage worked. Da-jungs mother has a really lovely discussion with Young-do as she basically gives him the (second) seal of approval, even though hes been painted as not a healthy dude. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page I remember that, was so excited but then so disappointed when he canceled. as some have mentioned on earlier discussion threads, its such a pity the ratings have been so low in korea - it (and the 2 main leads esp) deserve so much more love n recognition! It felt like two people in their mid-to-late 30s, who have been in relationships before acting like they were on one long middle school date. The finale starts with Da-jeong feeling sad about going to San Francisco because shell be away from Young-do; theres a reality that long-distance relationships can be hard, but as the viewer, its implied that the dynamic can also make the heart yearn more. As she returns to her table, she sees Chae Jun using her phone for something. Ive always heard of men going to special massage parlors for that happy ending relief at the end, but I had no idea if that was something that ever happened for women. Mun Mi-ran apologizes to Young-do, who stops by for a stay with Da-jeong. 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). It seems Kang Da-jeong is enjoying the attention shes getting despite acting coy around him. He returns to his office and muses over recent events. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! And this brings a turning point and leads to a shocking ending. Oh! We then get to see what Ju Young-do is like as a psychiatrist, and it is clear hes good at his job, which makes the ending of episode 2 even more perplexing. They held hands, kissed and complained about being apart for five days because Da Jeong had a work trip. 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? Connect with Facebook It was just fun to have that kind of sexual tension in the air again after a few years of sexual drought. Most of the heartfelt one-on-one conversations were beautifully written and executed. At a cafe, a friend tells Kang Da-jeong that she gets with every man she disapproves of, but Chae Jun she scared away. My expectations for the ending had been darker, believing the vice-chairwoman would be doing more than stating Ian would regret his eventual choice. Was he wishing that he could have been like his brother? I mean not everything has to be about one thing. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; I am having trouble with the closed captioning in the K-Dramas because it often goes by to fast to read. And don't forget; always tip generously! A lovey-dovey Da Jeong and Young Do annoyed their friends in the final two episodes of You Are My Spring, but undoubtedly delighted viewers who've been rooting for the couple throughout. 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?!?!?!!!!