SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: SEPTEMBER WK 4

Protect the Boss:

Episode 15: This episode starts with a rewind to scenes prior to the prosecutorial raid on the DN Group. In the car, Ji Heon asks Eun Seol if she doesn’t have anything she wants to tell him? When she continues to remain mum, he pulls over and asks her to get out, he needs to be alone for now. Eun Seol walks until she ends up sitting down with her troubled thoughts and worries. Ji Heon is home playing video games and doesn’t see or hear his phone ringing and Eun Seol calling. He goes to ask his dad again why he’s forcing Ji Heon to break up with Eun Seol, when it’s clear his dad likes Eun Seol very much as well. Ji Heon wants a reason, something he can understand, otherwise he can’t accept it. The Chairman reveals that he hasn’t been clean in his business practices, Eun Seol found out, and has leaked the information. Ji Heon is stunned by this bombshell, though he asks if his dad is sure it was Eun Seol who leaked it. His dad’s not sure, and is still trying to figure out how to deal with it. Ji Heon tells him to deal with it directly and just accept the consequences. Ji Heon screams that he’s had enough of his dad and Eun Seol (treating him like a kid). He goes outside to sit in the yard, continuing to miss calls by Eun Seol. Eun Seol arrives at the house to pick up Ji Heon, telling Secretary that there was a misunderstanding with the Chairman yesterday and she wants to explain it to him. Eun Seol says she didn’t report the Chairman, and it was because the Secretary told her not to tell the Chairman and Ji Heon that she’s suffering this misunderstanding now. Secretary doesn’t give her a chance and just pushes her out of the house. Eun Seol arrives at work and all the secretaries surround her, telling her that they’ve received orders that Eun Seol’s stuff is to be packed up. They don’t want to jump to conclusions and calmly ask her to explain. Eun Seol says there was a misunderstanding. Ji Heon walks into work and completely ignores Eun Seol, which all the secretaries note as being completely out his character for him. Eun Seol walks into his office and asks if he got her calls from last night. He ignores her, and reminds her that this is work and they need to wait until after work hours to discuss personal matters. Eun Seol apologizes and asks him if he’ll hear her out. Ji Heon stands up and tells her to explain. When Eun Seol starts to talk, Ji Heon interjects and fills in the blanks, which surprises Eun Seol that Ji Heon knows. She tells him that she’s been scapegoated as the person who reported this financial misdoing to the government. Before they can talk more, the prosecutorial search team arrives and starts collecting evidence. Grandma watches on TV as the scandal breaks, shaking her head in worry. The Chairman meets with his lawyers and company men on what to do. Ji Heon walks out of the meeting. The Chairman reminds everyone that Ji Heon knew nothing about what was going on and he must be protected at all costs. The Chairman looks at Director Park and says if he goes down, everyone goes down. The Chairman announces that he doesn’t believe the rumors that Eun Seol was the whistleblower. There must be someone behind the scenes masterminding it all, and that person will be dead if the Chairman finds him out. The Chairman starts to clutch his heart in genuine pain. Na Yoon’s mom gets a call from Director Park, who begs her to help him stay out of prison. Moo Won’s mom asks why Na Yoon’s mom investigated her dealings with Director Park and turned him into her own spy. Na Yoon’s mom pretends she just ran into them meeting by accident. Moo Won’s mom doesn’t believe her and calls her a woman with dark depths. She tells Na Yoon’s mom to make sure Moo Won and her aren’t dragged down into it. Na Yoon arrives and demands to know if her mom orchestrated it? Moo Won’s mom gets up and leaves, whispering to Na Yoon loudly that it sure was her own mom who planned it all. Na Yoon screams at her mom. Eun Seol is trying to clean up the ransacked office when Ji Heon walks in. He pretty much ignores her and leaves, ordering a car be brought around. Eun Seol chases after him. The other secretaries mention that the rumor is Eun Seol was the one who reported this. Moo Won comes out and chastises the secretaries for gossiping, telling them Eun Seol could not have done this. Eun Seol catches up to Ji Heon in the elevator but he continues to ignore her. She begs him to just listen to her explain. She was wrong in not telling him beforehand, but can he listen to her now? He continues to ignore her, and when other people get in the elevator and start throwing back glances at Eun Seol, Ji Heon tells them to look directly at her and start yelling at her if they want. They arrive in the lobby just in time to see the Chairman get wheeled out to the waiting ambulance. He sees Eun Seol and tells her to disappear like he told her to- he doesn’t want her around when the shit hits the fan, in case she gets embroiled in the mess, so he wants her to leave by making it seem like he’s angry at her. Ji Heon tells Eun Seol not to follow him. It’ll be embarrassing out there with all the media camped out. When Eun Seol tells him to take the underground exit, he explains that he’s used to this, making front page headlines for scandals and being the subject of national scorn and finger pointing. Before getting into the car, Ji Heon bows and tells the media he’ll explain later. They grab him until Eun Seol arrives and makes them move away. The Chairman is at the hospital when Grandma arrives. She thinks he’s faking it, but the Chairman says he’s not. His heart really hurt and he felt dizzy, though once he got to the hospital the symptoms went away. Grandma tells him to just use this opportunity to clean up the company practices, to take their punishment and fix it going forward. The Chairman explains that he was planning to do just that, except this whole thing got leaked before he could clean up. Moo Won’s mom is worried they will get implicated in the mess. Moo Won asks his mom again to confirm she didn’t do this? She says she thought about it, but she never did it. Moo Won thinks his mom bears some responsibility nevertheless. Moo Won says it’s taking all his restraint not to blow up right now at his mom. He can’t even face Eun Seol and Ji Heon, that is how horrible he feels about what happened. Moo Won’s mom says she feels guilty towards the Chairman as well, but it’s not like an apology is sufficient. If her minor involvement is revealed, she’ll be punished by the Board of Directors. Moo Won agrees not to say anything, but warns her that if she did anything ever again, he’ll cut all ties as her son. Moo Won gets a call to meet Na Yoon. Both are them are short-tempered with each other, feeling irritable and upset and guilty. Na Yoon confirms from Moo Won that it was her mom that orchestrated this reporting, and even scapegoated Eun Seol as the whistleblower. Na Yoon starts crying and asking what they can do. Moo Won chides her for crying all the time, to which she explains that she can’t help it, her tears just come. He tells her to save her tears for when it’s necessary. He notices that she’s giving him moony eyes and wonders why she can feel all romantic towards him at a moment like this. She says romantic feelings don’t just go away. Moo Won laughs at her. Myung Ran tells Eun Seol that the DN Group scandal is all over the news. Eun Seol thinks she really is a cosmic rock like Ji Heon once described her as. She was afraid of Ji Heon getting hurt so she didn’t tell him. She tried to prevent it herself but couldn’t. Now all she feels is regret and worry. Myung Ran offers to make her some dinner. Eun Seol declines – even if Ji Heon won’t see her, she needs to go see him. Moo Won walks Na Yoon home, who asks to borrow some money from him. She feels terrible living here with Eun Seol, and wants to move out and get her own place. Moo Won agrees, but will deduct what she borrowed monthly from her salary. Na Yoon asks if Moo Won wants her to get Eun Seol? He’s not sure he should see her, which is when Eun Seol walks out. Na Yoon heads inside to allow them to talk. Eun Seol explains that she’s headed somewhere, but Moo Won just wanted to tell her that he believes she’s not involved. Eun Seol asks Moo Won if his mom was involved? We see Ji Heon standing at the foot of the stairs watching them. Moo Won apologizes but he can’t answer her question. Eun Seol says that is answer enough. But she can’t explain to the Chairman the truth now without implicating Moo Won’s mom. She cries, wondering what to do now? Moo Won tells her to just tell the truth. Moo Won leans over and lightly reassures Eun Seol with a pat on her shoulder. They turn and see Ji Heon standing there. He turns to leave, which is when Moo Won tells Ji Heon not to misunderstand. Ji Heon smiles and says there is nothing to misunderstand (and he means it, he’s not jealous right now). Eun Seol runs after him and grabs him in a back hug, sobbing into his back and apologizing repeatedly. Ji Heon turns her around and wipes her tears away, teasing her for being so ugly when she cries. After Ji Heon walks away, Eun Seol continues to follow him, and he lets her. They are in the car driving when Eun Seol tells him to get mad and just yell at her or hit her. He says he doesn’t dare. If he hits her, she’ll hit him back. Eun Seol asks if he’s going to do as the Chairman says and just pretends he’s not involved and knows nothing about the company’s misdeeds? Ji Heon pulls over and calmly tells Eun Seol that he wants her to just show remorse and not do anything unless he tells her to. Even if Eun Seol did report the company, that minor thing isn’t what would cause him to be so upset at her. He’s angry because……it’s not directed at her. He’s angry at HIMSELF. He wants to go to Eun Seol’s neighborhood, he wants to be a good Chairman one day, but he still can’t do enough to get her trust in him. He’s really pathetic, unable to gain even his father’s confidence, much less Eun Seol. He can’t do anything without Eun Seol. Her not trusting him is something he brought on himself. He wants to assess exactly how Eun Seol thinks of him in her heart. So until the first ruling comes down from the court, he doesn’t have the time to discuss their relationship. Ji Heon opens the door and asks her to get out. He reminds her that she’s so strong, she’ll be just fine. Her eyes are filled with unshed tears but she gets out, reminding Ji Heon that next time he has to listen to her, okay? Everyone Is dragged in for interviews with the prosecutors. Eun Seol says she knows nothing, other than Cha Ji Heon is not involved since she stays by his side 24 hours a day. Eun Seol notices that the police have no evidence, but appear to be trying to get information from her about Ji Heon’s possible involvement. The Chairman is wheeled into the police station for questioning, and Ji Heon is accompanying his father. Eun Seol and Ji Heon see each other, and he flashes her a smile. The Chairman says Ji Heon doesn’t know anything, and it was all done by the people around him. He pulls the illness card as the interview drags on. Eun Seol waits outside the police station and happens to see Director Park leaving. She accosts him as he’s making a call to likely Na Yoon’s mom to complain. Eun Seol confronts him and says she recorded that conversation. Eun Seol asks if he was the one who set her up. Normally she wouldn’t strike women and elderly but today she’s making an exception. She punches him twice in the stomach, reminding him that she was a teenage delinquent and an eye for an eye is her way of getting revenge. She demands to know who he was talking to, was it Na Yoon or Moo Won’s mom? She asks if they are both involved? Director Park refuses to answer, which confirms it for her. She let him go for today, but warns him to beware because she can show up anytime in front of him to get retribution. Eun Seol sees the media running towards the police station. She runs back and sees Ji Heon walking out. Ji Heon sees her off to the side before he gets into the car. Eun Seol is relieved that Ji Heon looks fine. News reports say that there is no sufficient evidence to charge Cha Ji Heon, and government is requesting a five year sentence for Chairman Cha. Eun Seol asks what she’s going to do since neither Cha will see her. Myung Ran offers to go with her and barge in, she’ll knock the doors down for Eun Seol. Chairman Cha and Director Park are prison cell mates. The Chairman asks Director Park who the whistleblower is? He suspects that person will try to escape abroad the second the no-travel restriction is lifted. The Chairman says if he’s stripped of his position at work, he’ll have nothing to do, and will make it his life’s mission to track down that son-of-a-gun. Eun Seol and Myung Ran arrive at the prison to see the Chairman, only to run into him being carried into an ambulance headed for the hospital. Secretary tells Ji Heon to go visit his dad at the hospital, explaining that this time the Chairman isn’t faking it, he really does get chest pains from time to time recently. Secretary also tells Ji Heon that the Chairman was already planning to clean up the company before he was reported. Grandma arrives and tells Ji Heon to go visit his dad, and lecture him because he did wrong. Moo Won meets with Na Yoon’s mom and discusses her own shady dealings. He suggests that he can rat her out, too. Moo Won warns her not to do anything like this again, and not to get his mother involved. Moo Won tells Na Yoon’s mom that because of her, it’s caused him to not liked Na Yoon anymore. He’s even thinking about fooling around with Na Yoon. Na Yoon arrives and overhears this. She runs out and Moo Won chases after her to try and explain. He takes her to a building to show her an apartment he found for her. He heads to visit the Chairman and Na Yoon runs to join him. Eun Seol arrives at the hospital and tries to get past the security to visit him but she fails. She puts on a doctor coat and tries to sneak in behind some doctors. Moo Won and Na Yoon arrive to see her. When Eun Seol gets recognized and the police try to detain her, her quick reflexes allow her to evade them and sneak into the Chairman’s hospital room. She walks in only to see Ji Heon talking with his dad. Ji Heon tells his dad to stop mentioning Eun Seol was the whistleblower because she didn’t do it. The Chairman concurs, he didn’t think it was her anyways, because she would never hurt Ji Heon and the Chairman. But the Chairman continues and says that it just can’t work between Ji Heon and Eun Seol. The Chairman says he liked her so much he forgot why she wasn’t suitable for Ji Heon. Like that initial violence incident – to which Ji Heon laughs and says that incident was 50% the fault of the crazy bun head, and 50% of the fault of the immature revenge Chairman. The Chairman says he really loves his job, his company is just like a son to him. And now he might lose it all, and he can’t even pass it on to Ji Heon. So if Ji Heon marries Eun Seol, he’d be an even bigger laughing stock. If the Chairman can protect him, this is all that he can do. Ji Heon asks if his dad wants them to break up? Or does he want Ji Heon to break up with Eun Seol? Ji Heon says sure, he’ll break up. Eun Seol listens to this entire conversation and quietly leaves the room. She’s dragged out by cops, but she manages to slip away. Moo Won and Na Yoon help block the path and allows Eun Seol to get away. Na Yoon even threatens to bite one of the cops. She’s so earnest. Back in the hospital room, Ji Heon confesses to his dad that he doesn’t have the confidence to break up with Eun Seol. But if it must be done, he’ll do it. As Ji Heon leaves, he tells the Chairman that if he breaks up with Eun Seol, it won’t be for the reasons his dad wants him to. Na Yoon and Moo Won chase after Eun Seol outside the hospital. She asks them both if she can be rude to their mothers for once? Moo Won tells her to go ahead, but Na Yoon wants to make sure no one will get whacked. Both Eun Seol and Ji Heon are deep in thought. Eun Seol talks to herself – she started off as Ji Heon’s secretary, protecting and assisting him, so now it’s become the way she acts around him. Ji Heon drives past Eun Seol on the side and neither sees each other. Na Yoon’s mom confesses to Moo Won’s mom that Director Park really is like a water ghost, always demanding more from her. Suddenly the moms see Eun Seol and Myung Ran waiting for them at the art gallery. They easily subdue the two guards. Eun Seol demands to talk to them about how they set her up. She knows they are the mothers of people she cares about. Right now she’ll restrain herself, but who knows if one day she’s not care about anything and just go berserk on them. Before leaving, Eun Seol makes Na Yoon’s mom promise not to fire the two guards. Eun Seol and Myung Ran walk out of the gallery, and Myung Ran gives Eun Seol a hug to comfort her. Suddenly Eun Seol gets a call and she hurries to pick it up. Eun Seol tells Myung Ran that Ji Heon wants to see her, though she senses something is off. Eun Seol goes home and primps before heading out to meet Ji Heon. She walks down the stairs and smiles when she sees Ji Heon waiting for her. He turns and is stunned to see how pretty she looks. She tells him that they should enjoy their date and not worry about everything else. Ji Heon takes Eun Seol horseback riding. He explains that horses react to body language to get to know a human. Ji Heon and Eun Seol have a picnic after they finish riding, taking turns feeding each other and goofing around.Ji Heon drives a sleeping Eun Seol back to Seoul, stopping the car at the place where Eun Seol once berated Ji Heon after he ran away from home. He asks if she wants to take a walk? They walk hand in hand, until Ji Heon lets go of her hand. He tells her that he needs to stop his relationship with Eun Seol now…(nationwide rating 13.5)

Episode 16:  Ji Heon asks to stop his relationship with Eun Seol. He can’t go to her world now, and he doesn’t want her involved in his messed up world. He doesn’t know for how long, but he wants to take a break and consider what he needs to do. Eun Seol calmly says sure and turns to leave. Ji Heon is shocked and asks if that is all she has to say? She doesn’t think she has a choice, so why bother discussing it further. They part ways, which is when we see Eun Seol start to tear up. Ji Heon gets in his car and starts to drive away, but then he stops and reverses, which is when Eun Seol also turns and runs back towards him as well. Ji Heon demands to know why she accepted his request to take a break so easily! He thought really hard before making the decision. She wonders what he wants her to do – cry and beg and grab his clothes so that he doesn’t leave her? Ji Heon reminds her that he’s just asking to take a break. She doesn’t want to play word games with him. This is pretty much like breaking up. Even if it was her fault, he never allowed her to explain or discussed things with her. Ji Heon says he needs to handle things himself now. She understands, and is even more upset she can’t help him. She can’t promise she’ll wait for him, so if he’s decided, he should walk his own road. They part on these frustrating terms, though neither are happy about it. Myung Ran and Na Yoon trudge back to the apartment, wondering if Eun Seol met with Ji Heon and everything has been resolved. Na Yoon tells Myung Ran not to worry, Ji Heon and Eun Seol are totally in love, everything will be fine. They are accosted by two reporters outside the apartment asking to speak with Eun Seol. They ignore the reporters and head inside. Eun Seol is already home and she’s got residual tears in her eyes. Na Yoon and Myung Ran asks if she’s crying because of the reporters, but Eun Seol says she’s crying because of the penguin documentary she’s watching. The poor penguins struggle to stand up but constantly slip on the water and ice. Poor penguins. Grandma has Moo Won and his mom over to talk. She threatens to hit her daughter-in-law, saying if she did wrong she ought to be punished just like Grandma punishes her own kids. Moo Won says he’s already chastised his mom. Suddenly Moo Won gets a call from Na Yoon about reporters camped outside, and also hears that Eun Seol is totally weird and crying about penguins falling down. Moo Won sees Ji Heon come home and stops him, demanding to know what’s wrong? Ji Heon brushes past him, nods his greetings to Grandma and Moo Won’s mom, and then goes to his room. Moo Won follows, asking if he fought with Eun Seol? Ji Heon says they fought, is that what Moo Won wants to hear! Moo Won calls Ji Heon an idiot, asking if he’s doing this to protect Eun Seol? Ji Heon says it’s not so noble. Moo Won tells him to hurry up and wake up and do the right thing. Eun Seol sits outside and drinks with her friends, finally confessing that Ji Heon asked to take a break. But she explains that she asked Ji Heon to break up in response. She understands where he’s coming from, but she’s still upset and frustrated. She laughs about being such a petty girlfriend. Eun Seol and Ji Heon sit in the dark while deep in thought.Eun Seol packs up her desk and receives her transfer orders, headed to the countryside warehouse distribution center. She thanks her sunbae secretaries for taking care of her in the past. Secretary Kim comes running back, screaming about what’s happened and why he’s suddenly been asked to become Ji Heon’s secretary again. He refuses! Eun Seol says her farewells to Moo Won, explaining that she’s happier this way. He doesn’t ask her about what happened between her and Ji Heon, but gets her to invite him to come visit in the future. Eun Seol goes to Ji Heon’s office and reminisces about their past interactions, starting from when she first became his secretary all the way until now. Ji Heon arrives at work and sees Secretary Kim sitting at Eun Seol’s desk. Secretary Kim is moaning about why he’s back in this position. Ji Heon threatens to fire him, which makes him quiet down and accept his fate. At the board meeting, the directors are uncomfortable with Ji Heon’s role at the company despite being cleared of any involvement. Grandma assigns Ji Heon to handle only the resort project during the time being while Moo Won takes over for the rest. They will wait until the final verdict is rendered on the Chairman to decide what to do going forward. Ji Heon and Moo Won start their usual good-natured bickering about Moo Won taking over for Ji Heon temporarily. The Chairman finds out Eun Seol was sent to a distribution warehouse in the countryside and is upset that a girl is sent to do hard labor. Secretary Jang reminds him that he wants Eun Seol to quit and this is the best way. The Chairman concedes that he has to harden his heart. Moo Won’s mom comes to visit bearing flowers. The Chairman doesn’t want to see her and tells her to leave. He knows she’s involved with what happened to him, but she says she’s got nothing to do with it. Moo Won’s mom tells him to hit her if he want to. The Chairman shoves her bouquet in her face a few times before tossing it on the ground. Eun Seol is packing up to leave but Na Yoon wants her to stay. Na Yoon asks Myung Ran to move in with her instead of living in this tent like place. Myung Ran says Moo Won God got Na Yoon the place, she doesn’t want to be a third wheel. Na Yoon tearfully apologizes to Eun Seol for her mother’s doing which caused this all. The friends hug each other, crying and sobbing that they will miss each other so much. Eun Seol finds out Ji Heon is headed to the resort for the time being as well. Eun Seol takes a bus to the countryside as Ji Heon is driven by Secretary Kim down to the resort. Eun Seol arrives and sees that her new work environment is really rough. Her supervisor says no one sent down here has lasted longer than a week. Eun Seol vows that she’ll last longer than a week. She starts working and gets bored just sitting at the desk. She decides to start helping with the warehouse labor, otherwise she’ll just be left sitting at the corner doing nothing. Ji Heon arrives at the resort and starts working. Eun Seol’s dad finally sees the old newspaper article about the DN Group financial misconduct. Myung Ran sits in her room by herself eating bibimbap, wondering why her place feels so empty. Suddenly Eun Seol’s dad barges in and finds out from Myung Ran that Eun Seol got transferred. The Chairman gets a three year prison sentence, which will be delayed, plus paying a hefty fine and doing another 200 hours of community service. He wants to pay more fines and not have to do community service. The Chairman is wheeled out of the hospital to face the media and apologize to the country. The Chairman thinks he doesn’t need to apologize to the public, he should apologize to Ji Heon and Eun Seol, the people who are affected. The Chairman announces that he will be resigning from the position of the Chairman of the DN Group. As he’s apologizing, Eun Seol’s dad suddenly arrives and calls him a shameless bastard. The Chairman gets up to argue, revealing that he’s not really incapacitated like he’s pretending to be. Secretary Kim comes to get Ji Heon for a meeting, not using jeondaemal which annoys Ji Heon. He chides Ji Heon for scheduling so many meetings when he normally hates this. Secretary Kim heard from Myung Ran what happened between Ji Heon and Eun Seol. Ji Heon attends meeting after meeting. Na Yoon compliments Myung Ran on being a good roommate, but not a great shopping buddy. She complains that things are not moving forward with Moo Won. Myung Ran suggest she use force but Na Yoon isn’t keen on being viewed that way. Na Yoon spies Moo Won at the department store. She asks Myung Ran to leave so that she can pretend to be shopping along while carrying many heavy bags. She pretends to accidentally run into him at the department store. He says hello but then turns to leave. Na Yoon tries to stop him but his secretary informs her that Moo Won is working right now. Na Yoon asks when he’ll be done? Ji Heon is touring the resort and remembers back to spending the night with Eun Seol here. Na Yoon gets Moo Won to carry her bags for her back to her new apartment. She offers Moo Won something to drink. When he sits down, she pours him some milk. Na Yoon sees Moo Won take off his jacket and thinks back to Myung Ran’s suggesting to just seduce him. She licks her lips, takes off her own jacket and walks over to him. She hands him the milk, which he takes a drink of. She then makes him get up and totally kisses his brains out. They then move the action to the bed. Which is when Na Yon is awoken from her day dream by Moo Won, who asks if perhaps she’s imagining something weird. He tells her to stop imagining things in front of him. He leaves and Na Yoon is totally embarrassed. Moo Won walks outside and smiles, saying that was quite shocking back there. The Chairman arrives to do his community service. Secretary Jang arrives to tell the Chairman that Grandma has decided to hand the DN Group Temporary Chairman position to Moo Won’s mom. Everyone is shocked, especially Moo Won’s mom. Grandma says she’s exhausted and doesn’t want to take on so much. The board agrees with this move. The Chairman barges into the meeting and asks his mom how she can place Seok Hee in his position? Grandma says it’s not “his” position, plus it’s just a temporary Chairmanship. He’s upset because Seok Hee conspired against him. Grandma says she needs to let Seok Hee sit in the chair and realize how scary it can be to wield such power. That way she can let go of her anger…(nationwide rating 12.9)

Other K-Dramas to Watch:

The Princess’ Man:

Episode 19: (nationwide rating 20.1)

Episode 20: (nationwide rating 20.1)

Warrior Baek Dong Soo:

Episode 23: (nationwide rating 18.9)

Episode 24: (nationwide rating 18.2)

SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: SEPTEMBER WK 1, 2 & 3

As can be explained by my lack of internet for the past 3 weeks, I have been unable to watch any of my favorite K-Dramas. Or for that matter do anything! Left to my own devices I was forced think of the many things I was missing because of my inability to blog. That said I did get the opportunity to do several things. The first was to find a job as a court reported for the Public Defenders office. And the second was to reevaluate my blog. I had, up to this point, been recapping 3 K-Dramas every week. Unfortunately with this new job I wont have as much time on my hands and so, instead, I will instead be recapping 1 drama a week. However, because I do watch so many dramas I will also be including a listing of said dramas and their nationwide ranking. That being said here is the natiowide ranking for the K-Dramas I am currently following. I apologize for the lack of recap for the last three weeks but I will be up to date for next week.

Protect the Boss:

Episode 11: (nationwide rating 13.2)

Episode 12: (nationwide rating 13.4)

Episode 13: (nationwide rating 13.9)

Episode 14: (nationwide rating 13.3)

Other K-Dramas to Watch:

The Princess’ Man:

Episode 15: (nationwide rating 19.2)

Episode 16: (nationwide rating 20.1)

Episode 17: (nationwide rating 21.7)

Episode 18: (nationwide rating 21.2)

Myeong Wol the Spy:

Episode 16: (nationwide rating 5.6

Episode 17: (nationwide rating 6.1)

Finale: (nationwide rating 6.0)

Warrior Baek Dong Soo:

Episode 19: (nationwide rating 17.8)

Episode 20: (nationwide rating 17.9)

Episode 21: (nationwide rating 15.6)

Episode 22: (nationwide rating 16.6)

SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: AUGUST WK 5

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Protect the Boss:

Episode 9: After a steamy kiss Eun Seol comes to her senses and pushes away. But even though she tells Ji Heon to back off he declares he will wait for her- using all the patience he has saved up. He leaves but though sad and confused the night isn’t over for her. Mu Won visits her and tries to comfort her- sensing she is upset. Na Yoon too calls in- she’s run away from home and needs a place to stay. At Eun Seol’s house they have a late night chat about their situation and their feelings for Mu won and Ji Heon. And is the chaos in her mind isn’t enough the next day she is informed she will be transferred at the end of the week. Plus her father shows up to wreak havoc. He meets with Chairman Cha and tells him to keep his son away from his daughter. Accidentally bumps into Mu Won and his mother as Ji Heon and Eun Seol are walking in and tells them to stay way. Then he goes home and protects Na Yoon from her crazy mother. Meanwhile Chairman Cha finds out that his employee is spying on him for Mu Won’s mother and that Ji Heon has agoraphobia. He calls Eun Seol to meet him as she is referring for her father and Ji Heon who came to give her father herbal tea. She leaves to meet him and after hearing the details of his son agoraphobia begs her to continue caring for his son. The next day Eun Seol, with new determination to cure Ji Heon, has him start working as a part timer in one of the company cafes. While Mu Won helps Na Yoon escape her mother again. At the office Eun Seol calls Mu Won and Ji Heon to the roof and rejects the two of them once again- she tells them that she would rather a normal guy. The following day, Eun Seol is on her way to check up on Ji Heon at his part time. Every street vendor she passes hands her free things and she soon begins to suspect Ji Heon is skipping work to do this for her. But she runs in to Mu Won instead…(nationwide rating 14.0)

Episode 10: Though surprised at Mu Won’s appearance Eun Seol still denies his request for a date. Insisting she finally agrees to hang out with him as friends and they have a nice time together. Before long the “date” is over and he asks if he managed to change her mind about him to which she replies that she doesn’t like his situation and wants to stay in her territory with a normal man. That night she repeat the same thing to Ji Heon as he takes her home after work. Arriving at Eun Seol, she and Ji Heon are surprised to find Na Yoon has moved in. Alone Na Yoon tells Ji Heon that she officially lets him go. After which she takes comfort in beers with Eun Seol and Myeong Ran and a mini karaoke session to the tune of 2NE1’s I Am the Best. The next day its back to work for Ji Heon at his part time job. There Eun Seol and Na Yoon work on promotions for the coffee project  while Mu Won works diligently at the office. Unfortunately, things get serious when news breaks out that the Chairman and Moo Won’s mom are openly fighting on the stock acquisition of T Group, with the Chairman backing the rival bidder to Moo Won’s mom. Mu Won confronts him for it, but, even after trading barbs, Mu Won and Chairman Cha cannot resolve matter and Mu Won is left in fear of his position. Having heard the news Ji Heon “lends” Eun Seol to Mu Won for comfort when the meet at the office. Ji Heon asks his father to stop things since Mu Won’s mother has already bid higher than is financially safe. asking if Ji Heon is truly not interested in taking over the company and receiving a firm yes Chairman Cha deflates and it becomes clear he does not like the situation he’s in- family and business wise. Later Ji Heon takes Eun Seol home after a late night at his part time. Agreeing that it’s time he reveal he is actually the boss and quit they head up the stairs to her house. Ji Heon takes Eun Seol by surprise when he asks if its okay he go into her world if she is so against his. But before she can respond Mu Won appears and declares that there is not- he is working on changing their world to something she approves of…(nationwide rating 14.5)

 

Other K-Dramas to Watch:

The Princess’ Man:

Episode 11: (nationwide rating 15.7)

Episode 12: (nationwide rating 18.1)

Episode 13: (nationwide rating 17.7)

Episode 14: (nationwide rating 19.5)

Myeong Wol the Spy:

Episode 14: (nationwide rating 5.3)

Episode 15: (nationwide rating 6.3)

Warrior Baek Dong Soo:

Episode 17: (nationwide rating 19.3)

Episode 18: (nationwide rating 18.8)

SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: AUGUST WK 4

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Myeong Wol the Spy:

 

Episode 12: Gang Woo’s confession touches Myeong Wol as she watches from a public TV. They reunite and profess love for one another, going on a cutesy first date- holding hands all the while. Fainting from the news, In Ah rages to Choi at the hospital and plans on exposing Myeong Wol’s lies. Not really knowing what to look for, she sneaks into Myeong Wol’s  “parents” house and is quickly fond out by them and the reporter interviewing them. With In Ah’s crazy side revealed, Gang Woo’s career starts slowly going back on track as sympathies for him grow.Meanwhile, Choi continues to uncover more about the Four Joint Books and the archeologists accident. In Ah helps him realize that Gang Woo’s father is that archaeologist when she reveals that Gang Woo purchased a Four Joint Book while in Singapore for his showcase. With that he also realizes that Myeong Wol was the woman who defended Gang Woo and wounded him during his first attempt to retrieve the book. Growing closer, Gang Woo opens up to Myeong Wol about his father and the Four Joint Books, leading to deeper inner turmoil when Choi demands she complete her missing. Sharing dinner with Gang Woo, they are interrupted by In Ah, her grandfather the Chairman, and Choi. Awkwardly dining together, In Ah demands to know why Choi says nothing in front of the woman he loves, shocking both Gang Woo and Myeong Wol. Choi follows Myeong Wol out as she excuses herself from the table denying any truth to In Ah’s words and reminding her to think only of Gang Woo. After the dinner Gang Woo becomes increasingly suspicious believing that Myeong Wol is hiding something from him.  Still, after a meeting with her “parents,” he decides to propose to her. While Choi is kidnapped by the Chairman and Myeong Wol is ordered to bring him Gang Woo’s four joint book if she wants t save Choi’s life. Awaiting her arrival, Gang Woo anxiously prepares the proposal but is surprised to find Myeong Wol sneaking into his house and taking his book…(nationwide rating 5.9)

 

Episode 13: Stunned at her betrayal- even though all she took was a copy- Gang Woo reasons with himself that there must be a reason for Myeong Wol’s actions. Meanwhile, Myeong Wol delivers the book to the Chairman, but he still has his men “take care” of Choi – Myeong Wol overhears and follows. Fortunately, as Choi is being taken out of the Chairman’s house, In Ah sees them. With the distraction Choi escapes his captures and is picked up by Myeong Wol who takes him to her condo (leaving behind a very confused In Ah now thinking of Choi in a new light). At Myeong Wol’s condo Gang Woo grows more angry as he sees her and Choi enter. Questioning why she would lie to him for Choi he goes up and tries to get some answers without outright asking. He receives more lies from a confused Myeong Wol as Choi hide in the closet. The next day Gang Woo and In Ah meet and he questions her about Choi. She reveals that she first met him in Singapore and that he’s recently shown interest when she’d told him Gang Woo had the Four Joint Book. At home Gang Woo goes over the footage of his showcase and sees Choi with Myeong Wol in the crowd. Meanwhile Myeong Wol worries about Gang Woo’s recent actions when she receives a text from him. Choi, still convalescing, asks her toasty with him and she does. But this only sparks Gang Woo’s anger and patience. The next day he goes to her condo, finds Choi, and together with Myeong Wol they have dinner. During dinner he picks at Choi until Myeong Wol gets fed up and Choi leaves. Angered that she defends Choi he storms away and rages in private. Choi does the same. Growing more desolate the more investigates, Gang Woo hires a private investigator  to find out the truth about Myeong Wol once and for all. Meanwhile the Chairman finds out that the book Myeong Wol gave him was  fake and deciding he needs Choi once more draws him out by telling Choi he has Myeong Wol. At home Gang Woo arrives drunk and demands that Myeong Wol show him how much she loves him. Drawing her onto the bed he demands further that she show him her heart. She does and they spend the night together- each asking in secret that the other forgive them for all the pain they keep causing each other. But as they lay in each theirs arms Chi breaks in to retrieve the Four Joint Book and sees them together, Shattered he waits outside till morning and while Gang Woo geos to get the mail he comes in. Receiving the PI’s report Gang Woo throws it out just as he sees Myeong Wol and Choi talking. He leaves hastily and Choi takes the real copy. As Myeong Wol returns to her condo her “parents’ call her and tell her of the PI causing her to rush back to Gang Woo’s home. There Gang Woo awaits and confront her for the full truth…(nationwide rating 5.9)

Warrior Baek Dong Soo:

Episode 15: Cutting his way to Ji Sun’s side, Dong Soo asks her to trust him. But as they move to get away things gets serious when Yeo Woon enters the fight. (Side note: weird painter guy watches the scene and paints the fighting.) Just when things get blooding, Kwang Taek steps in, immediately drawing his sword against In. Unfortunately, though able to run way during the fight between Yeo Woon and Dong Soo, Ji Sun s captured by In’s men. Unfortunately for In, Kwang Taek is not lone and Ji Sun is saved by Cho Rip and Jin Joo. Unexpectedly Dong So turns to Ji Sun asking her to trust him once more and demands that every one watch as the Book of War is destroyed. he takes a torch to her back and burns the tattoo off. (Okay I don’t normally interject my opinion in the rec aps but I cant help myself. Seriously!? You burn her back? WTF? Do you have any idea a dumb of an idea that is? How painful it is? Your supposed to be in love with her for sugars sake. How the heck do you cause so much pain to her when you could just have the gisaeng- who is standing right there- remove it. SAFELY! But wait- Ji Sun lets you. And what’s worse instead of creaming in pain all she does is whimper lightly and scrunch up her eyebrows. What’s with the lack of reaction woman!? At least cry or something. Her face barely changes expressions. IDK if its bad acting or bad directing- this scene just didn’t make sense to me. I know if it was me I’d be screaming so loudly ear drums would burst- all in an effort to not poopy my pants…one must be dignified after all. But SERIOUSLY! There are other ways Dong Soo oppa- LOTS of other ways!) Later Ji Sun is attended to by the gisaeng (Yeah use her now why don’t you!) while Dong Soo tries once more to have Ye Woon return to them. But as Yeo Woon turns to leave Dong Soo swears he he will not loose to him again. Meanwhile Ji Sun is approached by the weird painter from before. She sidesteps him and continues on her way and he is left seemingly moonstruck. Yeo Woon returns to Hoska Chorong to find hat Chun has left and he is now in charge. Ji senses his hesitation but warns him that if he wishes to leave he must first become the Sky Lord or forever be hunted by them. Back at the meat shop Dong Soo wishing to be stronger requests that Kwang Taek train him. The next day day Dae J and Yeo Woon- who being treated as a child by Dae Jo demands more respect from those weaker than him and storms out.At the Palace the young Prince heir, aware of his fathers wish for a northern expansion, struggles with wanting to follow his fathers footsteps and his grandfathers strong admonitions he do otherwise. The next morning after bidding everyone farewell Dong Soo and Kwang Taek leave for Girin to train. Cho Rip leaves the way of the sword and, going back to his noble father begins to study. Arriving at Girin Dong Soo and Kwang Taek begin training- in all martial arts…(nationwide rating 18.7)

Episode 16: with the departure of Kwang Taek, the Noron continue their plans to be rid of the Prince. T achieve tis goal they have the Prince Sado’s guards removed from the palace- leaving the Prince heir without trusted guards. However, the King has General Seo reinstated as head of Naval operations and thus putting a road block for the Noron.Because of Kwang Taek’s absence the dismissed guards take matters into their own hands and move ton assassinate Dae Jo but are stopped and killed by Yeo Woon. The next day at the meat shop Ji Sun and Jin Jo go over the fur hats Ji Sun wishes to sell. But after Jin Joo’s departures thieves attempt to rob Ji Sun only to be stopped by Yeo Woon. Telling everyone of the incident Jin Soo is ordered to protect Ji sun and help her sell the goods at the market. They do well with hat sales ad Ji Sun determines to expand their trade further by selling ginseng and forming a triangular trade between Joseon, China and Japan. Meanwhile Yeo Woon keeps an eye on her and her movements with the help of the gisaeng. That is until In returns from Qing with a replacement for the Sky Lord. Time passes as Kwang Taek trains Dong Soo in the mountains. In that time Sa Mo trains the other three mountain recruits sufficiently to become the Prince heirs personal guards. Cho Rip also come into his own as royal book keeper- even saving the Prince from the censure of the King by covering the portions of the forbidden text the prince was reading which the King found offensive. Jin Joo and Ji Sun continue to the ginseng business. And Chun continues his search for the strongest men. All the while In’s plans unfold as Chun moves to battle Jin Gi while In promises Dae Jo to capture him during the battle. Ji attempts to warn Jin Gi but Chun arrives and In’s men soon surround them and fire arrows into the battle.-ultimately wounding Jin Gi, Ji and Chun. Ji and Jin Joo quickly seek cover and Chun draws soldiers into the huts but Jin Gi stays behind. Taking care of the soldiers that followed him Chun finds Ji and Ji Joo. He attempts to help them both but Ji begs that he save their daughter…(nationwide rating 18.7)

Protect the Boss:

Episode 7: Shocked at Mu Won’s confession, and unaware that Ji Heon stares at them through the restaurant window, Eun Seol wonders what to say. Her thoughts are interrupted when she notices Ji Heon and quickly goes outside ta void a confrontation between he and Mu Won but Ji Heon orders her t return to the office as he enters the restaurant without her. Inside Mu Won and Ji Heon face off, debating who needs Eun Seol more and ending their debate with a staring contest.  But as they both go to leave Ji Heon kicks Mu Won and a fight breaks out. Fortunately Eun Seol did not go to the office as ordered and tries to break up the fight while calling for backup. But even the help of the secretaries as both men are caught entering the building by Chairman Cha. He reprimands them both with a quick kick in the butt. Thinking the fight was caused by Na Yoon Chairman Cha attempts to get details from Eun Seol but she denies it and Chairman Cha dismisses her before she can drum up enough courage to confess it was over her. Meanwhile Na Yoon’s and Mu Won’s mothers are summoned by grandmother Cha and threated with social death if they mess with Eun Seol in any way. Ji Heon becomes even more childish than usual after that fight with Mu Won. He continuously keeps Eun Seol busy so that she has no opportunity to see Mu Won in the office. But, Mu Won finally get his chance when Chairman Cha takes Ji Heon out of the office and Eun Seol is left to work on coffee tasting for a new project. Ditching work her goes with her and they agree to meet during the weekend to discuss Eun Seol’s decision about his confession. Chairman Cha however ruins Eun Seol’s weekend when he finds out that she was in fact the woman Ji Heon and Mu Won fought over. Though not outright firing her he leaves her in despair over loosing her job by telling her he will think about what to do with her. Still she continues Ji Heon’s training as they go hiking together and he gives a speech at the top of the mountain. That night on her way to meet Mu Won for dinner she is called by Chairman Chan and ordered to find a lost Ji Heon. Unfortunately, Mu won leaves his phone in the care and does not receive her calls while he waits for her at the restaurant…(nationwide rating 15.7)

Episode 8: Finding Ji Heon, Eun Seol  reprimands him for being so childish and irresponsible. He tries to apologize but Mu Won’s call reminds Eun Seol of their meeting. She turns to leave but Ji Heon follows her to the restaurant- taking a bus to do so. There he is stunned to find Mu Won and after watching them from the window he leaves to buy her medicine for her the blister on her shoes. Debating how best to get the medicine without money he meets Na Woon. Together they return to the restaurant to stare some more into the restaurant. Inside, Mu Won takes Eun Seol’s rejection of him in stride and counters that at least she’s rejected Ji Heon as well. Leaving the restaurant Na Yoon takes Eun Seol as the guys debate which of them should take her home. Instead of home Na Yoon and Eun Seol end up going out to drink while the guys do the same. Everyone but Eun Seol ends up drunk and she ends up being responsible for the 3. The next day she is summoned by the mothers demanding explanations. Unfortunately, they are found out by grandmother Cha and once more warned against meddling. Eun Seol, on the other hand, is asked to stay- she is helping her grandchildren grow as she has never been able to do. Meanwhile, Ji Heon begs his father to leave Eun Seol alone- revealing that she is the only one who really understands him. Wishing to know what his son meant Chairman Cha summons Eun Seol to the office but receiving no answers dismisses her. Elsewhere Na Yoon and Mu Woon reprimand their parents for meddling and go off to eat together. While at the office Eun Seol runs into Chairman Cha as she is picked up by Ji Heon. Dropping her off at home he once again tells her that he will try hard to be a man she can lean on. Snapping in frustration Eun Seol confesses that likes him but us very confused about her feelings. Using the opportunity to his advantage he challenges her to clear things up and moves in for a kiss…(nationwide rating 16.1)

The Princess’ Man: (No longer recapping due to slow upload speeds, but will include ratings as it’s one of my favorite dramas airing.)

Episode 9: (nationwide rating 13.9)

Episode 10: (nationwide rating 15.2)

SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: AUGUST WK 3

Myeong Wol the Spy:

Episode 11: Myeong Wol’s improvisation causes quite a stir but the writers, feeling it was more realistic, decide to go with her performance. In Ah & Gang Woo, however, are left stunned as In Ah lashes out and Gang Woo is forced to admit his own feelings for Myeong Wol. He decides its time t break things off with In Ah but she refuses and goes to her grandfather. Her grandfather goes to Gang Woo and threatens him with harming Myeong Wol’s career leaving Gang Woo with no choice but to comply for the sake of the woman he loves. He grudgingly concedes and proceeds to cut ties entirely with Myeong Wol- having her move out and being harsh at every turn. Meanwhile Myeong Wol’s performance skyrockets her to fame and is asked to continue in the drama- leading promotions and taking the lead. All of which continues to anger In Ah. Elsewhere Choi and the spy’s determine to avert all suspicions from them after learning of HQ’s concerns over Myeong Wol’s loyalty. Leaving Myeong Wol’s condo Choi runs into Gang Woo- still struggling with his feelings for her. Unable to see her hurt her requests that Gang Woo make a decision before seeing Myeong Wol. The next night as Gang Woo goes to see a sick Myeong Wol he is discovered by a livid In Ah who once more goes to her grandfather with the news. Myeong Wol’s reputation plummets and Gang Woo is threatened with loosing his chances at Hollywood as well if he does not go to his showcase the next day. Each become desolate at the others situation. That night Chi and Gang Woo meet and once again Choi acts to save Myeong Wol- this time from more hurt. He pleads that Gang Woo look within himself and act on his true feelings as he can d for Myeong Wol what Choi cannot. The next day things complicate further as Choi, looking for answers about the books, is informed of Myeong Wol’s disappearance. But while Choi searches for her Gang Woo appears at his showcase and not only confesses the truth about his parents and past, but also his love for Myeong Wol…(nationwide rating 5.9)

You’ve Fallen For Me:

Episode 14: As it was revealed that Gyu Won arranged for Hee Joo to take her place in the performance, everyone’s hard feelings toward Hee Joo settle down and friendships are formed between the two actresses. As they celebrate the successful show, Joo’s mother ruins the moment by bringing in a flock of reporters to interview Hee Joo. In the end she proves to have reformed and confesses that it was in fact Gyu Won’s voice during the performance and that she only lip-synced. Thus, Gyu Won is thrust into the spot light- infuriating Hee Joo’s mother. Despite their ensuing disagreements, Jee Hoo’s mother realizes she had been too hard on her and apologizes before Hee Joo’s surgery. Joon Hee endears himself to her mother as he takes the time to care for her daughter and lighten the strained mood. Meanwhile Director Kim is once again approached to do the show in Broadway and asked to contact The Stupid and Windflower to produce an album with Gyu won as lead singer. The students are excited over the opportunity and agree to have a sound test, taking the opportunity to practice for the performance. Gyu Won’s grandfather, however, quickly finds out and forbids Gyu Won from participating. Elsewhere, Director Kim makes plans to propose to Professor Jung. Sadly his plans are ruined but he more than makes up for it by heartwarmingly singing to her the song that made her fall for him. The next day, after a night spent debating what she wanted to do with her life, Gyu Won tells the group she will not perform with them as she does not want to upset her grandfather. Instead she prepares for the traditional music competition. Meanwhile Hee Joo recovers with Joon Hee as an attentive nursemaid. The day of the competition and sound test comes but, still believing Gyu Won wants to take part in the test, Lee Shin surprises her by appearing at the competition. As they leave for the sound test, however, Gyu Won falls and as Lee Shin catches her he hurts his wrist. Shrugging it away they head to the sound test but his hurting wrist causes him to mess up the beginning of the test. At home later that night Gyu Won is thrown out of her house and spends the night at Lee Shin’s. They share an intimate moment together when he arrives home but his sister interrupts them. The next day the group gathers at the recording company’s office and is rejected, but Gyu Won is offered a deal as musical actress. Shin is happy for her but his wrist continue to hurt him and, though he attempts to hide the fact from her to not spoil her mood, he collapses from pain during a performance at Catharsis…(nationwide rating 5.3)

Episode 15 (Finale): Playing down his collapse Shin blames it on a pained stomach and continues to perform. Gyu won however is not convinced and suspects his wrist continues to hurt him. That night Shin goes to the hospital secretly to have his wrist examined. Once the results come in the doctor tells him that the only way to fix his wrist is through surgery and could possibly prevent him from playing the guitar ever again. Meanwhile Gyu Won prepares to leave for Europe and though sad she will not be seeing Shin for a year she is very excited by the trip. Shin decides t have the surgery but keeps the news from Gyu Won- not wanting her to worry. Director Kim, still concerned about Shin’s collapse at the club confront him and finds out the truth. Gyu Won is also made aware of the problems with Shin’s wrist when he drops a tray at the ice cream shop. She decides to cancel her trip but Shin lies to her knowing her concern over him was keeping from going. he tells her his wrist is fine and wont need surgery and ruthlessly breaks up with her. One year later, Director Kim, Professor Jung, and Gyu Won return from their successful activities abroad. shin and Hee Joo have both recovered from their surgeries and new relationships have formed. Hee Joo’s mother, now obsessed with her younger daughters career, continues her plotting ways with help of director Im. Their plotting is once again put in danger by the return of Director Kim and his new project. And as he attempts to cast Shin and Gyu Won into his new show their strained relationship become more and more painful to watch for their friends and families. Shin declines being in the show- not wanting Gyu Won to learn of his surgery. However, Director Kim is unable to see the two struggle with their feeling for each other and tells Gyu Won the truth. She confronts Shin declares she will hate him from that movement forward and storms away. but s they both wander the town remembering the beautiful memories they’d shared, they come cross each other and reconcile. Just in time to put on one last wonderful show for the school…(nationwide rating 5.6)

Warrior Baek Dong Soo: (I’m a bit behind but I will have it updated asap!)

Episode 13: Fighting back their assailants Baek Dong Su has Ji Sun go ahead on her own. She comes across Jin Joo as she evades the men chasing her, and together they reunite Dong Soo. Dong Soo reveals that there is a traitor amongst them o plans to save the Prince must be changed. Rejecting his instincts that Yeo Woon is the traitor, he heads out alone to the palace. Meanwhile, an enraged Prince Sado goes after Yeo Woon and Chun and confronts the Sky Lord. En route to the palace Dong Soo comes across the decoy caravan Yeo Woon was supposed to protect, fights off the Hoska Chorong men left to get rid of the bodies, and turns to the dying survivor for answers- he dies before he can find out where Yeo Woon might be. Back at the forest Prince Sado and Chun battle it out. But after one heck of n epic battle, the victor-Chun- listens as the Prince declares that his dream of a northern expedition will not die with him before drawing his last breath. Dong Soo arrives at the scene to find a dead Su Ung, still kneeling, and Yeo Woon sitting before a dead Prince Sado. He grieves deeply but quickly turns to Yeo Woon demanding to know who killed them and why he had betrayed them all. Yeo Woon blames the events on destiny causing Dong Soo to lash out, remembering all their adventures from youth and manhood. Becoming more enraged, Dong Soo tells him he will kill him and draws his sword. Yeo Woon finally fights back but throwing sand in dong Soo’s eye he is held immobile by Ji Sun- appearing out of no where- and instead is wounded as Dong Soo lunges forward. Ji Sun is also pierced by the attack and Dong Soo’s rage is dissipated. Demanding Yeo Woon not for her must be the one to kill him he picks Ji sun up and runs off only to turn back, at her request, to Prince Sado’s body- where she dies. All the while Jin Jun steers Chun man away from Ji Sun, but hearing Dong Soo’s outcry gives her position away. Her father comes to her rescue right as she was to be attacked. Chun is also attracted to outcry and back at Prince Sado’s body Dong Soo quickly attacks him. Sa Mo and Kwang Taek, both now recovered from their respective injuries, ride out to the scene as Chun and Yeo Woon take Ji Sun’s body and disappear. News spreads of the Princes death- causing grief for many, happiness for the Noron, and Cho Rip is saved from death as the corpse of Prince Sado is brought back to the palace. A month later, a grief-stricken Dong Soo worries his friends for his continuous daze. Elsewhere, Dae Jo, suspicious that Dong Soo is the son of Baek Sa Geong, plots his assassination. That night Kwang Taek, fed up with the situation, attempts to beat sense back into Dong Soo. While at Hoska Chorong Yeo Woon takes his place as Human Lord at Chun’s side…(nationwide rating 18.7)

Episode 14: Dong Soo’s beating continues over the night before Jin Joo takes matters into her own hands and drags him to their old village. She locks both of them in his old house and sets fire to the house- trusting that he will remember saving her in a similar fire and snap back to normal. But as these events develop Ji (Ga Ok) reaches out to Jin Gi to reunite her with her daughter. as she goes to meet her she spots Kwang Taek following Ji Jun to the village and stays back. At the village Cho Rip and the rest watch as the house goes up into flames. But as Ji moves to save her daughter Dong So crashes out the front door with Jin Joo in his arms. Later Kwang Taek asks Ji who Jin Joo’s father is but she evades the question only saying she is not his and revealing that Ji Sun is still alive. At Hoska Chorong we find that Ji Sun is still alive and Yeo Woon will be escorting her to Qing in a few days time. Back at the meat shop, Dong Soo attempts to find out where Ji sun is but Ji only recommends he become stronger if he wishes to protect those he loves before disappearing. Still recovering from the fire Ji Sun and Jin Gi share a heartfelt moment as he reveals that Ji is her mother- confirming her original suspicions. That night, Kwang Taek reveals to the rest that Ji Sun is alive but that Dong Soo must not know lest he attempt to find her. However, outside, Dong Soo listening to their plans to intercept the ship taking her to Qing makes plans of his own. Meanwhile, Chun has one of his men compile a list of the most powerful men in Joseon and adding Kwang Taek to the list heads out to track them all, leaving Ye Won in charge. At the palace In also plans his vengeance against Chun. Using the same man Chun had compile his list he forges orders to take Ji Sun (and the Book of War) back. Presenting this “evidence” to the Qing emissary he proposes a plan of action so that all the blame for loosing the Book of War does not get put on the emissary’s head.And as Ji Sun and Yeo Woon get ready to go to Qing the following day, the supposed recapture of Ji Sun occurs for In to prevent. But as everyone prepares to board Dong Soo appears to take Ji Sun back… (nationwide rating 18.7)

Protect the Boss:

Episode 5: Giving a flawless video presentation Ji Heon fills the Chairman with pride at his son’s skill and after the meeting he faces off with Mu Won’s mother. However, will one final step right on his toe is forced to withdraw. She however goes to Mu Won to vent her frustrations and lay the blame on him for not knowing what Ji Heon had been up to. Meanwhile, Eun Seol congratulate and hugs Ji Heon only to push away awkwardly as they remember his drunken “stone” confession of the night before. Later, back at the office Mu Won walks in as Eun Seol dances and sings while cleaning. She I embarrassed but he invites her to have dinner with him and she shyly excepts. They have a very silly dinner conversation before he confesses to feeling like he is under appreciated because he always does what he’s supposed to do. Attempting to cheer him up Eun Seol suggests he go do what he isn’t supposed to and takes him out to do just that. They have a great time but Mu Won ultimately ends up so drunk Eun Seol must call a very unhappy Ji Heon to take him home.  Little does she know that once he takers her home Ji Heon’s jealousy will have the better of him and he will admit to liking her- insisting she see him as a man. She refuses, threatening to put in her resignation until he finally gives up and they each go home. The next day Eun Seol attempts to go back to normal- dressing at her worst, but a very childish Ji Heon has realized the job is too important for her and makes things difficult for her. Na Yoon, still suspicious of Eun Seol’s relationship with Ji Heon calls for a meet up. There she demands Eun Seol back off Ji Heon and surprised when Eun Seol denies any interest in Ji Heon and suggests she make her self scarce when possible. The next day, however, only proves to make things harder on Eun Seol as the Chairman has her promise to put his son in shape- she decides to start him in “training”. but the day only gets worse as a pervert accosts her on the bus and then pleads innocence- claiming she attacked him. Needing help she calls Ji Heon to pay the settlement. Outside, he beats the guy up for daring to touch her. The next day, after lunch with Na Yoon, Ji Heon appears at Eun Seol’s home as she is returning from a workout with her roommate and gives her use of a “company” car so she wont need to use the bus again. She attempts to refuse but he has her take him home. Once at his house she goes in to get some books on agoraphobia to help her in her “training” plan. While there they talk about his phobia and the things that set it off. Meanwhile, a very upset Na Yoon and Mu Won have drinks. She rants about Ji Heon and his rejection of her earlier in the day. Taking her home Mu Won asks her to give up on Ji Heon and come to him and leans in for a kiss. Just as Ji Heon leans into Eun Seol for a kiss of their own…(nationwide rating 15.7)

Episode 6: With 2 very hot shocking kiss scenes episode 5 leaves us wondering what s to happen next. And in episode 6 we get one hell of answer. Na Yoon pulls away in horror and declares she will not make the same mistake again. At the same time Eun Seol, after stunned moment, springs away and assumes attack position while Ji Heon kowtows and begs for forgiveness. Later that night back at the office Eun Seol and Mu Won meets once again as neither wanted to be home. Together they go out and have another late night meal together. Meanwhile, Ji Eon has flashbacks of being left behind in a park and the panic attack at the airport from the year before. To distract himself he calls Eun Seol only to find she is with Mu Won who takes the phone and threatens to quadruple the amount of times he eats with her if Ji Eon doesn’t stop interrupting them. After one more awkward conversation they head home. outside Ji Eun offers to beat up who ever has made Mu Won upset and he jokingly says its his mother. He later admits his heart is broken and Eun Seol offers to beat up N Yoon. Surprised she knew who was his heartbreaker he nonetheless jokingly asks she do so. The next day Eun Seol continues her efforts to improve Ji Heon but I stumped when she realizes her language skills must improve during an argument with Ji Heon. She asks Mu won secretary to help her but is left to her own devices. Mu Won later finds out from his secretary and he realizes it would be a great idea to have a program in the company t help employees with the same problem. At the next meeting he proposes the program and Ji Heon- who was going to propose the same- is left to agree. Meanwhile Eun Seol volunteers at a speech school to pick up some tips and on training Ji Heon and is son having him practice his speeches in the park for all to hear. All the while, Mu Won’s mother plots against the Chairman. Using pictures from the incident with the pervert she blackmails him into cancelling his birthday celebration. The next day Eun Seol witnesses Ji Heon’s grandmother fainting spell and takes her into the house. She is soon shocked to find out that she is not an employee, but a member of the family. Later that day Mu Won, knowing his mother is using Eun Seol to get her way, offers Eun Seol a transfer. She rejects but asks that he keep the offer open in case she needs it later. Suddenly her roommate calls her in and, together, Mu Won and Eun Seol go to the police station where her roommate has captured the pervert from before. Later, Na Yoon, after once more being rejected by Ji Heon calls Eun Seol up and they meet at the rooftop. Na Yoon gets a bit violent after warning Eun Seol to stay away from Ji Heon. They struggle with each other for a bit until Eun Seol gets the upper hand demands Na Yoon talk to the Director about his heart and stop involving her. Mu Won sees the confrontation from the background and mistakenly thinks the Director Eun Seol referred to was him and is touched she would defend him as she’s said before. Things get even sillier as Na Yoon’s mother, and Mu Won’s mother also call Eun Seol demanding she stay away from Ji Heon and Mu Won. Ji Heon’s grandmother also calls Eun Seol and puts her two cents but is shocked when Eun Seol insists she is not involved with Ji Heon or Mu Won before granny could put a word in edge wise. Later, Mu Won invites Eun Seol to dinner and they discuses his mothers misunderstanding about their relationship. Eun Seol is shocked when in response Mu Won confesses that he would like her not to treat it as a misunderstanding and look at him as a man…(nationwide rating 16.1)

The Princess’ Man:  (No longer recapping due to slow upload speeds, but will include ratings as it’s ne of my favorite dramas airing.)

Episode 7: (nationwide rating 13.9)

Episode 8: (nationwide rating 15.2)

SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: AUGUST WK 2

Myeong Wol the Spy:

Episode 9: Opening with a recap of the fake marriage proposal by Gang Woo, episode 9 creates another dynamic in the plot. Being dismissed by Gang Woo for the millionth time, Myeong Wol resolves to become an actress to win a right to be by his side. Gang Woo takes the opportunity to get some revenge but Choi once more interferes s Gang Woo takes things too far and Myeong Wol is hurt. Of course Choi’s plans are also unfurling as President Joos traps Choi in his lies. He is hurt in the confrontation and he turns to Myeong Wol for help. However, as Myeong Wol bandages his wounds Gang Woo, spies them from  window and misinterprets the situating- becoming more distant. Later Myeong Wol, having completed her first auditing rushes to Gang Woo to celebrate only to be shocked by the news that he has announced plans to marry In Ah…(nationwide rating 6.8)

Episode 10: With the surprising news of Gang Woo’s impending marriage to In Ah, Myeong Wol speeds her plans along and lands another role after loosing the pervious one. Meanwhile President Joo, in an attempt to distance Gang Woo from In Ah, threatens to reveal Gang Woo’s  past to the media but is thwarted by Gang Woo’s very public kiss with In Ah. All the while, Choi struggles with his feelings for Myeong Wol and his new deal with President Joo. Myeong Wol, on the other hand, is finding much success in her new role as she has much to draw from real life experience. As they film the last scene- in which she is to die after shooting Gang Woo’s character- Myeong Wol turns all her life experiences into an unscripted confession of her pent-up feelings. Episode 10 ends as she concludes her performance by shooting herself and Gang Woo grieves over her corpse…(nationwide rating 8.1)

Warrior Baek Dong Soo:

Episode 11: Saving Ji Sun from Hong Dae Joos men. After they sit talking when Ji Sun notices Dong Soos pendant. She reveals that she once lost the same pendant and Dong Soo immediately declares them bound by destiny. All the while plans to discredit Prince Sado take root. The next day Dae Jo makes his big move and presents the King with his stolen copy of the map. Enraged, the King summons Prince Sado who unable to defend himself is then dethroned and placed in a holding cell. Thinking fast the Prince orders that Ji Sun be taken away from the castle. Dong Soo and Yeo Woon are assigned the task and successfully sequester Ji Sun out of the castle. But outside the gates they are attacked by Dae Joo’s men lead by In. Just as things start to get interesting Sa Mo comes to the rescue. But, in the ensuing scuffle, he is wounded just as Kwang Taek steps in and defeats In yet again. They group rush Sa Mo for medical assistance at Jin Gi’s thieves camp. There they struggle with coming to terms with Sa Mo’s possible death. Dong So is particularly affected and unable to control his anger. Kwang Teak attempts to guide Dong Soo away from his uncontrollable emotions by fighting with him. Later Yeo Woon requests Kwang Taek battle him as well. The next day good news comes to the group as Sa Mo finally regains consciousness. Ji Sun, seeing Dong Soo in deep contemplation, strikes up a conversation. They speak of inevitable destinies but Dong Soo insists destiny was in their hands- that he would champion her till death. That night Yeo Woon is summoned by Chun and after discussing his observations of Kwang Taek’s skills he is assigned to assassinate two of hi friends from the mountain training. He woefully goes about accomplishing his task.  But his attack on the first awakens the second and with Yeo Woon’s name on his lips Yeo Woon slits his comrades throat…(nationwide rating 16.7)

Episode 12: With his plans coming to fruition Dae Jo moves on to other goals. But as he attempts to goad Chun into killing Kwang Taek for him fail he lays plans to do it by other means. Meanwhile, Yeo Woon returns to the meat shop to attend to the wounds of the friends he just “assassinated.” The next morning Cho Rip and Dong Soo arrive to find his friends wounded and Yeo Woon there attending to them. Before anything about the assassin attack can be revealed, Su Ung arrives with order for the guys. He notices Yeo Woon’s wound and demands Yeo Woon tell the truth, but before he can say anything Dong Soo defends his friend by declaring it a wound from the assassins. Just then one for the wounded friends awakes looking angrily at Yeo Woon. Asked if he can describe his assailants he denies the ability to since their faces were covered then turns once more to Yeo Woon and demands to know why he hadn’t arrived earlier t help them. As everyone leave the room Yeo Woon, knowing he was recognized, thanks his friend for not revealing him. Meanwhile Kwang Taek meets with Ji for her response to his proposal they leave together. She tells him that she will not see him again and they fight putting all their years of experience into their swords. At the end he questions why Jin Gi’s daughter looks so much like her and she replies it was bound to happen in 20 years. At the palace, Yeo Woon is summoned by Dae Jo, who revels to knowing is is one of Hoska Chorong. Later Cho Rip, Dong Soo, and Yeo Woon gather and are told of the plan to replace the Prince with a body double so that the may escape the palace.  Knowing that in replacing the prince he will face certain death Dong Soo volunteers to be the body double.That night Kwang Taek receives a royal edict to deal with the Japanese but sensing a a trap goes t the palace t verify the validity of the order. Unable to enter the palace he goes to Dae Jo, who offering him poisoned tae verifies the order. As he leaves the effects of the poison take hold and he collapses. Meanwhile, Cho Rip and Dong Soo share a last drink with each other. Little does Dong Soo know that Cho Rip has spiked his drink with a sleeping tonic. he wakes up the next morning to find out that Cho Rip has taken his place and will become the Prince’s body double. Struggling to except that his friend will die he is ordered to get Ji Sun and tell Kwang Taek of the plans to sneak the Prince out of the palace. Returning from the mission Ji Sun and Dong Soo are attacked but successfully fend the attackers off. At the palace, the Prince and Cho Rip switch and Su Ung and Prince Sado head down a secret passage while Yeo Woon leads a decoy caravan out of the palace. Coming out of the secret tunnel Su Ung and Prince Sado are attacked by Dae Jo’s men. But Chun cuts the men down and turns to battle the Prince and his man. as the fight winds down Yeo Woon enters the battle field after and reveals himself to be an assassin. Su Ung moves to attack him but Chun, declaring that the successor to Hoska Chorong cannot be killed, stabs him from behind. Yeo Woon moves in and deals the finishing blow and they all walk away as Prince Sado is left to grieve for his friend…(nationwide rating 16.3)

You’ve Fallen For Me:

Episode 12: Reeling after Director Kims resignation, the students worry over the performance and realize the rumors were unfounded. All the while Joon Hee struggles with his sense of guilt for not revealing the truth from the beginning. While Director Kim drinks his sorrows away, Lee Shin & Gyu Won enjoy a nice day together. The next day, the students struggle with the change in directors and the script. But while they argue its too late to make such changes, Gyu Won cries over having been removed from the performance by Director Im. Elsewhere, Hee Joo struggles with progressively deteriorating voice. After practice, Lee Shin, in an attempt to cheer Gyu Won up, serenades her for the entire school to hear. But later, when Gyu Won’s grandfather finds out about the rumor, the mood is once again ruined as he pulls her out of school. At the news, Joon Hees conscience finally wins over and he confesses his involvement in the trouble over the performance. Forgiving him, Gyu Won and Shin go to explain things to grandfather only to be tricked into promising to listen to his life story for an hour each day. Thus Joon Hee’s fate is sealed when Shin plots to have him take their place. Meanwhile, as investors withdraw their contributions after news of Director Kims resignation, he is asked back.  And as things begin going back to normal, Hee Joo’s vocals reach a critical point and doctors recommend she not use them before having surgery. An upset Director Im finds out, and using this information, conspires to have the performance cancelled entirely. Meanwhile, the performers continue to practice, and, after spending the night at school, they decide to hunt for ghosts. Shin and Gyu Won separate from their groups and Shin leans in to kiss Gyu Won on the cheek. The next day, Director Kim and the performers are informed of the cancellation. (nationwide rating 5.4)

Episode 13: News of the shows cancellation has everyone raging. But, after a discussion with his mother, Shin is inspired to have the performance regardless. As plans are set in motion to make the performance, Joon Hee confronts Hee Joo and resolves to wait for her to come back to the school. Director Kim and Professor Jung become closer still, while, elsewhere, Gyu Won practices diligently for the upcoming performance. That night,on the way home Gyu Won and Shin come across their parents holding hands causing questions to arise in their minds about their parents true relationship. Explaining that they would have married had life not driven them apart Shin and Gyu won question whether their parents would be dating if it were not for their relationship. With the questions in her head and excitement over the upcoming performance Gyu Won is unable to sleep and Shin sings her to sleep. The next day Hee Joo, determined to be part n the performance has Joon Hee pick her up at the hospital right before her surgery. At the school she helps Gyu Won practice. Thinking Hee Joo is back in the lead Gyu Won is saddened and practices grudgingly. However, Director Kim soon finds out about Hee Joos vocal problems and she reveals that she only wanted to make sure her part would be perfect even if she wasn’t performing. The next day as the performance begins Hee Joo appears on stage. With no singing until the 4th act Hee Joos performance wows the crowd but once the singing begins Gyu Wons voice resonates from back stage…(nationwide rating 6.2)

Protect the Boss:

Episode 3: Episode 3 opens as Ji Heon spots the incriminating shoe. Realizing that Eun Seol is the “bun head” lady he accuses her of planning the club fight and steps on her to show his anger. And just as he does in comes Myung Ran to the rescue, tossing him across the bed and on the floor. Meanwhile, Chairman Cha is brooding about slapping Ji Heon. as Grandma scolds him for being so harsh with Ji Heon. The next morning, having spent the night at Eun Seol’s the two return to work but bump into Moo Won who wonders why Ji Heon isn’t dressed for work. Meanwhile, Na Yoon sees a flower arrangement from Ji Heon and remembers the time when she left Korea. How they missed each other because he received a mysterious call that shocked him so much that he totally collapses on the floor, disoriented. Ji Heon is badly affected by the memory of that incident- clutching his chest, seemingly in the throes of another panic attack. Eun Seol enters in time to see him slumped in his chair. Startled, she rushes over to him and spills the hot cup of coffee on his lap. Ji Heon reacts in horror and disgust and tells her that if his dad finds out about what she did, she’s outta there. She begs him not to do so, especially since she knows his secret. Her two bitchy colleagues overhears this and soon the news spreads throughout the building. Thus, the head secretary tells Eun Seol to submit her resignation letter. Later, Eun Seol visits her dad at the countryside and releases steam by sparring with him and nigh beating him up. Elsewhere, Ji Heon throws darts at mock-up of Eun Seol in his room and remembers how Eun Seol tried to help him sleep the night before by massaging his hands. Imagining her curled up beside him he is shocked out of his reverie when Dad suddenly asks what is going on, scaring the heck out of him. Going outside the Chairman and to Ji Heon come to terms with each other and both agree to be better to each other – promising to leave the past in the past. Returning to the office, Eun Seol gives Moo Won a present who tells her to apologize to the Chairman personally and he’ll do the rest. Later, when she calls the Chairman, he- oblivious to the fact that she caused the fight at the club- forgives her and tells her to get back to work. The next day Chairman Cha announces Ji Heon will be his successor setting Moo Won’s mother in a tizzy. Later, the Chairman finds out about the club incident and insists Ji Heon fire Eun Seol. His refusal makes the chairman question id he has feelings for her- horrifying Ji Heon. The chairman tells Ji Heon that he can keep Eun Seol if he agrees to work hard at being his successor. The next day Ji Heon and Eun Seol make an official visit to an amusement park that has had flat attendance for the past five years. The two later go around enjoying the rides when Na Yoon and Moo Won both see Ji Heon watching Eun Seol with a big smile on his face…(nationwide rating 15.3)

 

Episode 4: Upset at seeing Ji Heon stare at Eun Seol Na Yoon storms over to him only to bump into Eun Seol, causing her to smear ice-cream on her blouse. Angrily, she squashes her ice-cream onto Eun Seol’s butt. Not being one to lay down after a hit, Eun Seol turns to Moo Won and tells him she will owe him ice cream later, takes his cone and shoves it at Na Yoon’s butt. While the girls clean up in the restroom the guys wonder at what happened. When the girls return, Na Yoon tries to make Ji Heon take her home but as they argue Moo Won “borrows” Eun Seol for the day because she owes him something. They go on to have a great time at the amusement park. Again he’s all gentlemanly towards her, and we can see that Eun Seol is slowly falling for it. While she fantasizes about her night, Ji Heon lies next to her cut out in his bedroom and wonders again and again if he really likes her. The next morning, the news of Ji Heon being the heir hits the news papers and stocks plummet. When Ji Heon and Eun Seol arrive at work, they’re immediately mobbed by the press. At the office Eun Seol catches her bitchy colleagues gossiping about her relationship with Ji Heon and scolds them for gossiping. She warns them not to gossip about her relationship with Ji Heon, and says that she doesn’t even think of as a man. Unfortunately, Ji Heon overhears this and when she enters the office he corners her in and effort to fluster her. But as he gets too close she twists his arm and tosses him on the ground warning him no to do it again. Eun Seol runs off and Ji Heon smirks. Up at the roof courtyard Moo Won and Na Yoon discuss work when Eun Soel kicks a can right at Na Yoon’s head. Later, back at his house, Ji Heon decides to distract himself from thoughts of Eun Seol with … work. The chairman walks in and is completely shocked to see his son working. So, he runs to his mum to tell her the good news. He then calls his secretary to plan a meeting. At the meeting, everyone’s complaining about the stock prices falling after news got out about Ji Heon being made successor. The Chairman says that he will fire Ji Heon himself if he doesn’t succeed- he will put his job on the line. That night, thinking about his father putting his job on the line for him, Ji Heon vows to at least pretend to be competent. Eun Seol helps Ji Heon and they work through the night. But the next day when Chairman informed that he must present it at the next meeting he gives up. But Eun Seol vows to him she will find a way as they sit and drink rice wine. The next morning, Ji Heon is AWOL and the board members are there and complaining about how the meeting is being delayed. A disappointed Chairman Cha allows his secretary to start the meeting. Moo Won presents efficiently as usual and everyone applauds. We see Eun Seol running at full speed with a laptop clutched in her hands. But while the secretary announces that Ji Heon’s proposal would have to wait another day, Eun Seol bursts into the room and rushes to the podium. She whispers something to the secretary, opens the laptop, and we see Ji Heon’s face on the projector. Moo Won and his mum reacts in surprise and dismay while Chairman Cha is just floored. “Sorry I’m late. Shall we start now?” says a confident-looking Ji Heon. Eun Seol beams proudly…(nationwide rating 7.3)

The Princess’s Man: (Due to unfortunately slow upload speeds I am forced to watch this a week late which meant my recaps where a week behind. Sadly they have become even slower so I have decided not to do recaps of this series any longer. The drama is amazing though so I urge everyone to continue/start watching it!)

Episode 5: (nationwide rating 14.4)

Episode 6: (nationwide rating 15.3)

SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: AUGUST WK 1

I know I said I would review 3 dramas every week but this week I cant help but review an additional 2. I just recently started watching them and am totally in love. I contemplated replacing the 3 I had started with but I think it would be more helpful to have a reliable place to go to every time a quick recap is needed. Its too confusing to come here and not know which shows I’m recapping, and since the point is to be of help consistency is key. Therefore, I will be reviewing  5 dramas henceforth. And dramas will only be replaced as they finish airing. Conversely, since City Hunter is now over I will begin recapping the drama replacing it- Protect The Boss. I would like to review more but I cant watch so many dramas at one time. In actuality there are a few dramas I will watch when I can but since its most likely to be after they’ve finished airing I have no choice but to leave those for later over all review.

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Myeong Wol the Spy:

Episode 7: Episode 7 see’s us where 6 left off- Gang Woo gives Myeong Wol a big hard slap and fires her in front of his fans. However, Gang Woos savvy manager becomes suspicious of his feelings for Myeong Wol since he had never in the past been hesitant or remorseful of firing someone. For Gang Woo, memories of Myeong Wol arise at every corner and he is so busy remembering her that her plans at revenge escape his notice. Meanwhile, Myeong Wol, fearful of what the North Korean government will do to her comrades when they find out comes up with some harebrained schemes to be reinstated as Gang Woo’s body guard. Unfortunately, her scheming leads to a botched kidnapping on her part. and then an actual kidnapping of her by a group of thugs trying to get to Gang Woo. Some major ass kicking ensues, but Myeong Wol and Gang Woo go their separate ways. But Gang Woo goes home to realize his feelings for Myeong Wol as the episode ends…(nationwide rating 7.3)

Episode 8: With the reveal of the abduction event to Gang Woo’s fans netizens rile up and have Myeong Wol’s position reinstated just as he is heading to Singapore for filming. While there Gang Woo lets loos his feelings for her s they go about town. On the last night at Singapore he confesses to being confused about Myeong Wol and she leans in to kiss him. Returning home re resolves to ignore her and in retaliation the spy’s come up with a plan. Using Choi Ryu they resolve to make him jealous by getting him to think Myeong Wol and Choi Ryu are dating. Their plans works and Choi Ryu and Gang Woo face off but as the episode ends and Gang Woo proposes marriage to Myeong Wol we find out he knows her plan… (nationwide rating 7.3)

You’ve Fallen For Me:

Episode 10: Episode 10 starts us off in the midst of Shin’s confession to Kyu Won from the previous episode. Returning from the trip the two walk to school together and stop to get some ice cream. The mood is ruined as Shin tells Kyu Won to keep their relationship secret so there not be a trouble from his fans at school. Kyu Won misunderstands- thinking he just doesn’t want people to know they are together but soon realizes the truth when rumors begin to circulate the school. Shin however, more affectionate in school and the rumors mill explodes with raging fan girls. Meanwhile Hui Ju works harder on her part in the upcoming performance by taking ‘emotion’ lessons from. Knowing how hard she has been working Joon Hee takes her on a rooftop picnic to give her time to rest. Unknowingly her mother has the sponsors come over to watch a preview performance and Kyu Won is called in to take Hui Ju’s place as they cannot find her. Hui Ju’s mother is furious that her daughter was not on the spotlight and so Tae Joo’s nefarious plans to embarrass Director Suk Hyun are given the go ahead. With the end of the preview performance Kyu Won is angered by the callousness of Shin’s fans, but he more than makes up for it by serenading her in front of his fans and planting her one sweet ass kiss as the episode end… (nationwide rating 7.1)

Episode 11: Kyu Won and Shin enjoy a nice date at the museum as rumor spreads that Director Suk Hyun didn’t call Hui Ju for the performance in order to get Kyu Won in as lead. Kyu Won isn’t put off by this but as rumor escalates into scandal Director Suk Hyun and Shin take measures to get some of the heat away from Kyu Won. But as with all foolish plans hastily conceived, they are found out and Kyu Won resolves to help fix things. She prepares to go when Shin puts up an ultimatum- go and everything between them is over…(nationwide rating 6.7)

Protect the Boss:

Episode 1: First episode and already out with bang as we are introduced to our lead characters. No Eun Seol- spunky and a fighter- is desperately looking for a job. Cha Ji Heon- the immature son of a chaebol family with what seems to be some serious issues. Eun Seol finds a positing but as she celebrate with the boss finds herself sexually harassed and after kicking his but storms off. On her way out she bumps into Ji Heon, who is escaping a department meeting he did not want to be a part of but was forced to attend by his father. In the end Eun Seol leaves Ji Heon in a bit of trouble with nothing one of her shoes and the resullting scandal leads him to leave Seoul. Meanwhile, Cha Moo Won- the companies prodigy, hires Eun Seol as Ji Heon’s new secretary and as she meets her new boss episode 1 draws to a close…(nationwide rating 12.1)

Episode 2: Despite not recognizing each other Eun Seol and Ji Heon develop an instant animosity and a battle royale ensues as he gives her impossible task after impossible task in an attempt to break her. However, Eun Seol is unwilling to quit and with indomitable will power caters to his every whim. Tasked by his father to make sure he comes in to work on time she goes to his house and there realizes where they first met. His animosity understandable she sets off to make things right by being more sincere in her work for him. Soon, however, they find themselves looking out for each other and as Eun Seol learns of Ji Heon’s agoraphobia she begins to care for him. Given the task to present a speech at an important event Ji Heon prepares but when the time comes a mysterious woman from his past and his fear overwhelm him so he flees. His father does not take this very well an after a huge fight Ji Heon finds himself at Eun Soel’s home. Noticing that the shoes she’d warn at the ‘incident’ where in plain site Eun Seol dives toward them as the episode ends…(nationwide rating )

Warrior Baek Dong Soo:

Episode 9: Episode 9 sees the continuation of the fight from the previous episode between our hunky guys and the trainees at the palace. Yeo Un and Dong Su deal some major butt kicking before they are stopped by the captain. The captain wanting to be fair assigns them a low post and they struggle to comply with the posts seniors’ eccentricities. But as usual Dong Su Dae Soo assigns Ji to find the Chikseo and kill the traitor Hwan Jin Gi. Faking completion of her assignment she returns to the Hoksa Chorong headquarters where In is throwing a fit over his lost arm. Elsewhere Yoo Ji Sun moves to Sa Mo’s home to be under his and the Sword Saint Kim Kwang Taek’s protection. Shortly thereafter Ji Sun is summoned by Prince Sado as he has prepared to have her tattoo transferred onto paper and later removed. But as the artist finishes the map Prince Sado is shocked to learn that the map on Ju Sun’s back is in fact three. With this revelation the episode ends…(nationwide rating 16.5)

Episode 10: Episode 10 picks up as Prince Sado is being told the details of the maps by the artist. While at the outpost the guys discuss love and martial arts. While Kim Kwang Taek and Sa Mo discuss lost love at the base. In drags himself to Dae Joo and offers his bloody body in service. Later after visiting Ji to convince her to go with him and fails, Chun the sky lord and Kwang Taek share a drink. Meanwhile, the prince summons a gisaeng named Ku Hyang to remove the tattoo on Yu Ji Seon’s back. At his home, Dae Joo’s suspicions are stirred by the revelation of Baek Dong Soo’s posting at the Boarder Station. To prove his suspicions he starts the outpost examination the night after a storm and sends the Dong Soo and Yeo Woon running to meet the deadline for fear of punishment by death. Succeeding their mission Dong Soo wonders the palace and accidently meets a wandering Ji Sun. All the while Ku Hyang the gisaeng commissioned by the prince (a secret spy to Dae Ju) delivers her copy of the map on Ji Sun’s back to Dae Joo. Rejoicing  he orders a secret meeting and plans are made to take Prince Sado’s life once and for all… (nationwide rating 17.6)

The Princess’s Man: (Due to unfortunately slow upload speeds I am forced to watch this a week late which means my recap will be 1 week behind the official air date. I am too much in love with this drama not to recap it however so I have no choice but to deal with it…)

Episode 3: Episode 3 has us back where we left off- Kim Seung Yoo and Lee Se Ryung being chased down by bandits. Escaping them they head into town where Seung Yoo reprimands Se Ryung for leaving the palace. Cntinueing to be thrown together affection develops between them as Princess Kyung Hye’s jealousy begins to grow. Not wanting to hurt her friend further Princess Kyung Hye tells Se Ryung of the change in plans in the marriage and forbids her from seeing Seung Yoo again. Se Ryung despairs at not being able to marry the one man who has stirred her to want to. But remembering that she’d promise to meet Seung Yoo again on moon day she rushes to see him. They spend a lovely day together but the Princess Kyung Hye quickly finds out it and has Se Ryung and Seung Yoo both summoned.  Locking Se Ryung in an adjacent room she confesses to having switched places with a maid and reveals herself to Seung Yood just as the episode ends…(nationwide rating 9.7)

Episode 4: The Princess Kyung Hye’s revelation comes as a shock to Seung Yoo  and even though he knows he shouldn’t he goes on a search for Se Ryung. Meanwhile, Prince Suyang, Se Ryung’s father continues to plot against Seung Yoo and finding out that he has been meeting the princess in the city, has Seung Yoo arrested. Seung Yoo is ultimately pardoned but nonetheless seen unfit for Princess Kyung Hye’s hand in marriage. As the declaration is made a petition is brought forth demanding Seung Yoo be punished for ruining the princess’ reputation. Upset that Seung Yoo is in the situation because of her, Se Ryung visits him and demands he tell the truth just as her father walks in to the prison and sees them together…(nationwide rating 10.4)

SATURDAY NIGHT RECAPS: JULY WK 5

So I’ve decided to really dig in to my inner blogger and offer some help to those like me who don’t have ready access to K-Dramas. Thus I will be providing a brief recap of my top 3 K-Dramas every Saturday from now on. I wont go into too much detail as I feel you loose enjoyment of the episode. I want to just provide  enough that you can keep up-to-date on the episode- leaving enough juice for you to enjoy when you watch it.

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Myeong Wol the Spy:

Episode 5: In episode 5 Myeong Wol is tasked with seducing Gang Woo. With preparations for D-day under way on the North Korean spy camp In A is busy preparing her own seduction while Choi Ryu is left to brood on his feelings for Myeong Wol. Mean while Gang Woo is growing more and more suspicious of Myeong Wol after an incident on set makes him think of his stalker from Singapore. Poor Myeong Wol is left to figure out how to feel something she does not and as the episode ends feels her heart flutter at seeing Gang Woo… (nationwide rating 8.3)

Episode 6: Episode 6 starts where 5 left off, except now Myeong Wol worries that she is becoming too attached to Gang Woo. Resolving not to become a modern day Mata Hari she evades Gang Woo. The poor guy, thinking she may be mad at him, starts being nice to her. Choi Ryu continues his own efforts to acquire the ancient text. In the meantime Gang Woo feeling sad, visits the mountains and Myung Wol is sent to go after him. Choi Ryu follows to make sure she is okay. Returning from the mountains a scandal has broken out and in order to repair things Gang Woo slaps and fires Myeong Wol in front of many of his angry fans…(nationwide rating 7.6)

You’ve Fallen For Me:

Episode 8: Having lost the lead actress role to Hui Ju, in episode 8 Kyu Won still manages to steal the spotlight. this does not sit well with many but still out lead characters move one. Shin continues to realize his feelings for Kyu Won and they are continually thrown together. Mean while, Hee Joo upset after being bullied is consoled beautifully by Joon Hee (he is just so adorable!). All the while grandfather gets in contact with Director and visits the school. Watching the joint performance of The Stupid and Wind Flower he resolves to help. The students celebrate Kyu Won’s birthday after they finish their practice but must rush her to the hospital when she falls down a set of stairs. There Shin and the Director Suk Hyun fight over who should stay with Kyu Won. In the end they are both made to leave. The next day Kyu Won’s friends visit the hospital and they have some fun with fireworks before they are caught. Separated from the group Shin and Kyu Won have a moments alone and the episode ends with Shin telling Kyu Won to like him again…(nationwide rating 5.9)

Episode 9: Episode 9 starts us up at the hospital just as Shin confesses to Kyu Won. But of course a misunderstanding ensues and Kyu Won becomes upset. Thankfully the episode livens up as Kyu Won is discharged and everyone heads to MT. The mini vacation makes way for private times between the leads. Hee Joo and Joon Hee cook together and when criticized on their cooking skill stand up for each other. Meanwhile Kyu Won and Shin get closer as Shin confesses that if he were to see a shooting star he would wish for Kyu Won to like him again. And of course the episode ends…(nationwide rating 5.4)

 City Hunter:

The final two episodes of the series! A sad week to say the least but super exciting nonetheless. True to its previous episodes the 19th and 20th episode were action packed.

Episode 19: Episode 19 starts off with Young Joo unmasking the City Hunter. He lets him go however and returns to find their latest catch has escaped the precinct.  Yoon Sung’s mother confesses as to the identity of his real father. And he in turn confronts Lee Jin Pyo for lying to him and not telling him. Mean while Soo Hee is attacked by Chun Jae Man’s henchmen and Young Joo gets home to find her bruised and tied up. At the hospital they reconnect right before he receives a text to go capture Jae Man. He the harbor before Yoon Sung uses himself as a distraction to give Yoon Sung time to find the documents. When Yoon Sung finds him he is bleeding profusely and the episode ends as he goes unconscious….(nationwide rating 17.2)

Episode 20 (Finale): Episode 20th heads off with the tragic and courageous death of Young Joo and the Presidents realization of Yoon Sung’s identity. Mean while Jin Pyo catches up to Jae Man. Yoon Sung begins to unravel the truth behind the illegal activities of the president and resolves to make him regret it all. As things come to a head Jin Pyo gets the president alone but Yoon Sung intercede and they have a show down. Na Na jumps into the fray and as things are resolved Yoon Sung is left to live freely with Na Na… (nationwide rating 19.1)