The drama has painted that in pretty broad strokes the story, I think, was more about the psychological and emotional elements than it was the hard facts of which twin was which, and in which scene. As so many dramas that involve active psychiatrist plots there is some triggering stuff going on. I think a lot of dramas get it wrong when it comes to depicting characters being raised in different countries. After Ha-neul saw Eun-ha, he definitely bumped into Jin-ho. RELATED STORIES Or maybe I had just wanted it to be darker because I had liked it when it focused more on the twins. Kang Da-jeongs progressing friendship with Chae Jun is coupled with scenes of Ju Young-do delivering a lecture on antisocial personality disorder, implying how Chae Jun is calculated. Ian also didnt kill the Chairman in surgery as promised, and the powerful woman who hired him to eliminate the Chairman vowed revenge, but that didnt play out in time for the finale either. They teased us in the preview of ep16 with the bed scene and I understand that an actual bed scene might have been out of place in this drama but surely they can give us some cuddling in bed. The story of support and "passing it on", which I've always considered a bit of a cliche, was renewed here with sharper teeth. And noted that I was excited. Da-jeong and Young-do try to cope with their breakup. I had some difficulty following the story thread of of the murders and my mind kept trying to figure out whichI like in a murder mystery. Your email address will not be published. In the middle of the night, a friend rings Kang Da-jeong and tells her Chae Jun is on his own at the bar and looks down. As the plot continues to turn, we get tons of unanswered questions, foreshadowing, and a serious dose of creepy. The drama starts off with a SML but that guy would not eventually become a competitor for our ML. They did try to wrestle it back into line but it was already in a different galaxy, possibly quantum entangled. In the interrogation room, Dr. Chase asks Young-do about their shared history. Bravo, drama! At least he got closure to his feelings about EunHa. ~~~~~ Sometimes I thought the series tried to cover too many relationship issues. why is this drama (that i love to bits, in spite of my nitpicking) even titled spring, the connection is just not clear enough, we barely even saw the spring season or cherry blossoms per se. Ju Young-do explains that the lack of nutrition can lead to memory loss, but after a series of tests, he recommends a healthy diet and vitamin B. Hes also concerned that the patient does not trust herself, so thats why she gets stressed and eats. Let us know what you are looking for as well as what youve enjoyed in the past and let our community of drama lovers suggest Korean dramas for you to watch! The person you like may not like you but is in love with someone else. My guess would be they ran out of time. However, he himself bears his own scars from not having been able to save his younger brother and one of his patients. Ian Chase visits the crime scene alone, and the police station with a lawyer. When Young-do did his final radio show over that montage of small kindnesses rippling out to quietly make life better, I found that to be beautiful and profound. Hes come to terms with whats happened and getting professional help now. I need the spark notes. But in this particular case, I don't have a problem with his quietness/soft-spoken voice. His lines play out slowly as we see them acted out in our various storylines, and they seem like the perfect place to end my coverage of this drama as well. I agree 100% about the juvenile nature of their relationship. Even worse, Patrick is enlisting in the army and with the news breaking, Ga-Yeong feels like her life has been turned upside down too. This website cannot be displayed as your browser is extremely out of date. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; When her husband dies, Sole decides that the best way to take care of her son is to become a crime boss even if that means being her father's enemy. Mi Ran even showed off Young Do to her friends at the market, and the aunties wasted no time peppering him with questions, comments and once-overs. That female guilt, something a man would never feel, started to hit me. i see what u mean by the last 2 eps were TOO innocent re the romance - that may be part of my personal letdown! We can choose to see the light or hide in the darkness, its a personal choice. Unsuspecting friends crash Young-do and Da-jeong's plans for two. While theres not a lot of plot in our finale week, important tie-up things happen, like Da-jung (oh so comically) learning that Eun-ha is dating her little brother, or like Patricks true love for Ga-young causing him to blow their cover and making their relationship public. Young-Do finishes his radio session and heads up to the rooftop with Da-Jeong. Here we have two very mature adults, very much in love with each other and they are asking for pecks on the rooftop for comfort? Here was an hour of peace and relaxation just for me to forget everything. Sanjay Leela Bhansali brings his majestic signature flair to stories of love and betrayal in the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India. Ive enjoyed how at one point or another, each of our characters has interacted with each other in ways we didnt expect and really, ways that didnt even matter that much (in terms of the plot). It's closer to my neighborhood and it's a 24-hour brand New gym! You Are My Spring ( Korean : ; RR : Neoneun Naeui Bom) is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Jung Ji-hyun and starring Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyu-ri. People with a childish state of mind now live as adults. FAQ; Help Center; They never were lovers. He became a psychiatrist to help make suicidal people want to live again. Oh right. You can be at the brink of insanity on one part of your life but is happy on another part. Detective Ko sends Ju Young-do a photo of Chae Jun and Kang Da-jeong, and there's been a tip-off that Chae Jun is the killer, so they are looking into it. All rights reserved. Release year: 2021. . Ga Yeong even made an appearance and helped put Mi Rans mind at ease as Young Dos ex-wife. My ex and I finally ended our long-term relationship; in the last few years of our relationship, the sex was non-existent. He promised to stay healthy as long as he could, and she took him home to get her mom Mi Rans official approval. Tune in for a live pre-show 30 minutes before Chris set, followed by an aftershow. appId : '127538621120543', I wondered if he wanted to kill Young-Do. Ahn Ga-Yeong (Nam Gyu-Ri) is an actress. He explains that she can come to him any time to talk whenever she is ready. My expectations for the ending had been darker, believing the vice-chairwoman would be doing more than stating Ian would regret his eventual choice. A 60-minute full-body massage usually begins with a relaxing head and scalp massage. Someone give her all the awards immediately. I meanwow. Other than that, I loved their relationship. In fact, theres even a moment later on where Da-Jeong walks in on them getting sexual together, oops! Tags: Kim Dong-wook, Nam Gyuri, Seo Hyun-jin, Yoon Park, You Are My Spring, Your email address will not be published. Ju Young-do raises how he finds the man odd, accompanied by flashback scenes from 18 years ago. Wait who was supposed to be Youngdo before Kim Dongwook again? But what our finale excels at the most is tying up the storys themes and emotions, and giving us something to take with us after the drama is over. As we draw to the end of our tale, our wider plot points are concluded, and we get some nice wrap-up for each of our side characters and stories as well. (function(d, s, id) { See the BEHIND THE SCENES! beautifully shot cinematography, deeply meaningful conversations between the leads, great OST, it is also healing and mature on another level. It might or might not be the Seo Hyunjin fan in me talking but this is probably one of my top drama this year. probably half of the hijinks happening in this drama happens because of Seungwon (whether when he actually is being a good friend or him just being him lol) and SHOUTOUT TO MY BOI SEUNGWON, I really enjoyed this drama, especially the psychological aspect of it. Throughout the drama, I had the suspicion that Ian Chase and Choi Jung Min were the same person with a multiple personality disorder. cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access Both of them have their growth from their traumas while Ian still needs to work through that (if possible). Justice might not find him, but he finds a deeper truth for himself as he works through his traumas. He pulled down the sheet and began to rub my breasts. How I wish I can have my own YD. She questions whether he is the same. That whole scene was just stupid to me. The reflective ideas on society as a whole and how people interact with one another is nice, while the main themes of the show come together really well to show that this is, in fact, a healing drama. But there wasnt a legal consequence. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Comment below! Chae Jun (Yoon Park) is the CEO of an investment company. A month later, I went back and requested the same man. Um, helLLOOO? He states hes still looking into it. // Load the SDK asynchronously He lives downstairs from her. She moves to the Gugu Building. Episode 16 of You Are My Spring begins with Da-Jeong at work, contemplating her trip over to San Francisco. felt very unnecessary etc etc etc wld really have preferred a tighter wrap up in the last 2 eps, esp after the lovely build up in ep 14 to them realizing their childhood connection. Will they ever find their happy ending? It really examined the dark and the light, the bitter and the sweet of life. Duty calls, forcing Ga-yeong and Patrick to briefly part ways. There, he reflects back on their time together. But again, what this drama really does well is the little seemingly random interactions between its characters that felt anything but related to our story, but I mean isn't that what life is? Just be aware of that there are some parts that are rough to watch. Da-jung's and Young-do's character development (both individually and as a couple) was well done. And don't forget; always tip generously! A consultant at a drama she's in? She becomes involved with her neighbor, a psychiatrist who also has deep wounds but is kind-hearted and understanding. Looking for a Korean drama to watch or wanting to try out Korean dramas for the first time? Looking at his personality type, it does not seem that disjointed for him to be a very quiet, withdrawn character (even if he did spend years in the U.S/). I wasnt a member but I was having severe pain due to a sports injury and needed some relief. Im getting a little hot., Thats OK. I think its the latter. i suppose it was a case of, "being a little too ambitious and thus not quite able to adequately resolve both threads" and totally agree re the overdose of the messaging at the end too. I thought he was her friend, who happened to be a psychiatrist. Its clearly a series of complex events for the lead character, where her love life does not make sense or fit into her ideals. How'd La, You Are My Spring Recap (Episodes 13 and 14): Love and Forgiveness, You Are My Spring Recap (Episodes 11 and 12): One-Minute Eternity, March Streaming Guide: What's New on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+. By She narrates how she doesnt want to be hurt and bring up her painful past she wishes to be happy. We then get to see what Ju Young-do is like as a psychiatrist, and it is clear hes good at his job, which makes the ending of episode 2 even more perplexing. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); Tae-Jeong and Eun-Ha have some explaining to do after they make a lot of noise at Da-Jeongs place the previous evening. Regardless, the consensus is that we do not care. Its genuine love to round off the series. The interesting way the romance and murder storylines intersected throughout the drama continues right till the bitter end, and Im left with two conflicting feelings. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; But yes, I'm really glad Kim Dongwook took this role. Ji Seung Hyun, who is getting favorable reviews from viewers for his hard-carrying performances every episode. I thought GY's story wasn't fully fleshed out as well. Bit sad that one ship did not just sink but it was abandoned completely. It was emotionally crushing and killed my self-esteem. I wouldnt be fresh. A disoriented Dr. Chase reveals a new side of himself. Director: Jung Ji Hyun, Joo Sang Kyu Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama Tags: Mother-Daughter Relationship, Calm Male Lead, Childhood Trauma, Healing, Smart Male Lead, Healthy Mains' Relationship, Smart Female Lead, Psychological, Flashback To Past, Death (Vote or add tags) Where to Watch You Are My Spring TVING Subscription Netflix I waited a year to return to that spa and made sure to never request him again, despite the excitement. Detectives obtain footage of the night in question from Dr. Chase's home with surprising ease. Dr. Chase operates on a slain detective. Making up for lost time, Young-do and Da-jeong delight in each others company. At one point during the massage, as I was face up, my towel slipped revealing my right breast. At work, Kang Da-jeong looks at her phone and clearly feels violated by what Chae Jun did. YD's radio monologue and the scenes that followed were so heart warming. Within this, he mentions how hes the shadow and basically asks for forgiveness. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1) The Last Of Us Episode 5 Recap & Review, 2) The Interest Of Love Episode 16 Recap, Review & Ending Explained, 6) Crash Course in Romance Episode 9 Recap & Review, 8) Magic Mikes Last Dance Ending Explained, 10) You Season 4 Episode 1 Recap & Review. It could have done well as a shorter drama without the noble idiocy and the weirdo murder subplot, but the rest was really nice. what happened to DJs mum and mr hong? But seriously, what did I just watch. I need to read the synopsis. And I bacame ridiculously happy when they gave him a loveline. It felt like two people in their mid-to-late 30s, who have been in relationships before acting like they were on one long middle school date. Kang Da-jeong notices a music box, and Chae Jun asks if they should get one. I also don't get why DY was so upset by her brother dating her best friend. Even if they didn't want to make it repetitive and end the episode with a kiss like the previous one they can do a playback and begin ep15 that way but alas no. Of course, I was happy for Young-do and Da-Jeong, and the other mature couples. Mun Mi-ran apologizes to Young-do, who stops by for a stay with Da-jeong. Copyright 2021 Ready Steady Cut. The series closes with Young-do and Da-jeong, recognizing how they found peace and happiness, and plenty of narration about healing from emotional wounds. Helen J. Shiflet. To the point where I was wondering why they were in the same show in the first place. Melodrama is not my style so drama got boring for me where it seemed that nothing was happening plotwise. It's our defining characteristic in the US, where people stand really far apart and bellow. Our leads might be falling in love more and more by the second (and it's adorable to watch), but You Are My Spring hasn't forgotten its backbone of intrigue and mystery. I think divorce is better for your career then being suicidal and needing to see a psychiatrist. It felt like I was cheated of that scene. I remember that, was so excited but then so disappointed when he canceled. Ju Young-Do works as a psychiatrist. Ju Young-do points out shes afraid of love and being happy. I mean not everything has to be about one thing. Those suspicions got confirmed when Tae Jeong called Eun Has phone and Da Jeong answered. Thank you @missvictrix for covering this show and giving us a place to share our thoughts every week! I was at a regular spa. Please click the link in that email to complete the email change process. It doesn't seem like that when you live here.). Episode 2 starts with a flashback, detailing a significant event in Ju Young-dos life. I believed Id find happiness and feel at peace one day. Ian also asked someone, near the end, to show him what Young-Do looked like; didnt make sense. They mixed between very deep, sad and touching moments and very ones. And it was me also, who clung on to you. The series ends, bringing to light the full tragedy that crippled the twins. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Up till that moment I found the pretty flowerboy little brother ridiculous. The fact that our unuttered cry for help(Ian Chase) to the world is not answered (JDY) is no clause to flip to the other side. You Are My Spring. Is Abishola Going There? Not you.. The murder mystery elements just have not worked well with this slice of life romance stuff, and here its especially apparent. I dont watch anything twice, but I thought this was so good, I would watch it again. Also despite everything Miran went through she's now living a life full of spunk and vigour. How would I know? After sheepishly explaining themselves, Tae-Jeong. Meanwhile, Ju Young-do has followed Chae Juns car leading to an abandoned building. He tells the mother to stop pointing out her mistakes. One exception was Search: WWW -- there wasn't wild onscreen shenanigans but there was acknowledgement that women have sexual feelings and can act on them. Overall, every aspect of You Are My Spring was way above the norm, and I can forgive the minor failings of the ending. The smile he gives after this man is arrested seems to hint that he wants to remain working as an officer. im so glad i gave this drama a chance n stuck with it, cos i found possibly my favouritest OTP n relationship development of all time; and im so so so so glad it was KDW who took on the JYD role instead of another actor that was initially reported. Its confirmed that the sweet Choi Jung-min from early on that we wanted to trust was probably worth trusting; the dark and creepy scenes where he confronted Young-do, for instance, were Ian Chase cosplaying his brother. Kang Da-jeong (Seo Hyun-jin) grew up with an abusive alcoholic father and her greatest wish as a child was to have a stable family. I also loved the compilation of beautiful dialogues voice-over multiples scenes at the end, very moving and soothing. It was simply ridiculous. Hot Fire Duo? I never judged anyone for going but felt it wouldnt be something I would enjoy. Da-jeong learns of the pain in Ahn Ga-yeongs past and in Young-dos heart. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. You Are My Springhas certainly fooled audiences with a dramatic and shocking ending in the second chapter. Not that I shouldve been surprised but that the fantasy became all too real and I knew I couldnt handle any more than what he did to me. Chae Jun stands on top of the building, taking in the moment, before jumping off the top and slamming his body into his own car hes killed himself. I knew his card was really him asking to have sex with me, and I didnt want that. I felt the ian chase one was a bit isolated and he had few or no interactions with the other side characters as much. I guess I'm more on the quiet side for an American, lol. (Compared to the rest of the world, I mean. Hes closing out his final appearance on the radio show, and has some lovely words for people that are struggling and going through hard times. This became a very moving tearjerker at the end that managed not to be melo or maudlin - designed for the times. Im getting turned on.. ). Perhaps more than hallucinating being friends with them, maybe they should have reached out to him rather than let him suffer in his own guilt? Grade it in our poll,and drop your thoughts about the K-drama in the comments. If he had reached out to someone for help or changed his perspectives, he could have avoided the worst. I am wondering if he went back and forth a few times. the boxing girls thread was cute n funny, but just evaporated abruptly. And I also appreciate that they put it the second to last instead of the last one. And Ians true punishment seemed to be eternal loneliness. Not silent, but definitely not the bellowing type. Your email address will not be published. Seo Hyun-jin gave a tour de force performance; I truly felt with her. The quintessential healing drama. Genre: romance Rate: Kim Dong Wook has never played a character I have disliked. (Side note: I love this couple so much I want a side drama just about them.). Then you'll turn around on the massage table and they'll focus on your back legs and perhaps your glutes. I think they did try to finally adress why the murder subplot was necessary, in the lecture where Youngdo talks about how their childhood affects their life, he did adress about the difference of their perspective on their (almost identical) childhood trauma and how they dealt with it. You Are My Spring Recap (Episodes 11 and 12): One-Minute Eternity, As she explained, they got married to save each others lives, and once they had done just that, the marriage was over. Ive always heard of men going to special massage parlors for that happy ending relief at the end, but I had no idea if that was something that ever happened for women. She's wacky as heck, but her heart of gold, (often unintentional) wit and wackiness were always an absolute treat - I missed her and was disappointed that the wrap up for her and Patrick was so quick and neat. When a mysterious man appears in both their lives, they must come to understand the truth of their experiences. Connect with Facebook That wasnt meant to be, sadly. Her encouragement to him, and the ajumma hazing, were quite sweet, but I think the most moving might have been her exchanges with her daughter. Halfway through the series, the only character I really cared about was Ian, and they barely gave him any character development at all. whaaa??! Did we really need a whole episode to show this though? Chae Jun says he has missed her as the snow falls on them both, making the scene romantic and whimsical. They didn't marry for love but for her mental health. // Load the SDK asynchronously Was he wishing that he could have been like his brother? Connect with Facebook Rather than getting embarrassed, as I wouldve expected myself to be, it actually felt a little exciting to momentarily flash this masseuse. It is a more or less light drama but has some dark elements rooted in the childhood of both main characters. This does not sit well with her. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); A woman with a traumatic childhood attempts to put the past behind her. Because we are all intertwined, and we all surge forward in life together. , all my ranting aside. He is smart and looks into peoples wounded heart, but he also has a wounded heart. Home K-Drama You Are My Spring season 1, episode 2 recap [spoiler] takes his own life in shocking ending. That one scene on the roof where they put their arms around each other to head for the door to her apartment (and the bedroom) was mischievous. He returns to his office and muses over recent events. I would have loved to see that ship sail. Maybe they really wanted to stick with the "adults who are children at heart" theme but then there were more than just a few sexual inneundos sprinkled throughout so I'm left scratching my head . Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Does Jae-Sik resign? To realize that one small act can have a huge effect on someones life. This is one slowburn drama from start to finish. The scene with Mun MiRan and AGY had this very soothing effect because it was done after MMR had appended her second seal and it was an edifying moment for MMR, instead of it being used to clarify JYD's past with her. [1] The series follows the three main characters who come to deal with their interconnected childhood traumas. View all posts by Jess, childhood connection, Happy Ending, happyending, Kdrama, korean drama, psychology drama, Psychology/Medical Drama, romance drama, twins drama, Your email address will not be published. i feel the drama used the narration/VO device a bit too much as well, wld probably have been much better to hear it directly from the characters themselves (e.g. They only needed to give us a scene of them doing another training session together and that would have been enough to show us there's potential for something more in the future. Afterward, she meets Ju Young-do, and he can sense she wants to say something. In the distance, Ju Young-do is taking photos. Whats left for them this week is to iron out the tiny wrinkle with Da-jungs mother. Meanwhile, Jae-Sik says his goodbyes to Jeong-Beom at his funeral. It goes without saying, but Ill say it anyway: You Are My Spring has excelled at these beautifully written and quite sensitive (for lack of a better word) scenes between its characters. And Eun Ha was fully prepared to keep being angry at her father until her twin brother Cheol Do stepped in and reminded her that hes the only father they have, flaws and all. Oh, well. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page He ignores her insult and strokes her hair before offering her a paper rose he made for her. But this drama rocked. those flaws felt like something I could easily forgive them. I had a male masseuse and he was the absolute right choice for my sore and broken-down body. Not only that after our leads realised their childhood connection and confessed their love at the end of ep14 I thought surely, naturally some kissing would follow. Ready Steady Cut is operated by Hart-Wilson Media Limited 'Divorcing because the marriage worked', that is because the marriage had worked it essence, taking her out of self destruction. But again You are My Spring has always been blur about what they are, but they did excellent at whatever they did so I'm happy and satisfied. After a crisis of conscience, a powerful fixer uses her skills to propel a civil rights lawyer's mayoral campaign and take down her former employer. Required fields are marked *. Most of the heartfelt one-on-one conversations were beautifully written and executed. In the spring of 1945, a grim era of bitter darkness, a young man and woman struggle for survival while fighting monsters born out of human greed. But then the most dramatic part of the finale arrives when Da-jeong learns that her friend Eun-ha is romantic with her brother. Sorry I'm nitpicking. They happen to live in a building where a murder takes place. version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 Idris Elba Finally Puts James Bond Talk To Rest, With Martini, Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61, 'Ithaka' Review: A Documentary Asks If Julian Assange's Fight, Dr. Squatch Released a Limited Edition Jurassic Park Collection, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. It was one of the rare times I loved Seo Hyun Jin's character, which made me happy because she is a fantastic actress but I usually end up hating her roles. It was very well done and the dialogues were really healing. When youre in a bad relationship and constantly fighting, the stress gets to you. In a perfect world, the one Ian Chase daydreamed about, Young Do and Da Jeong would be his friends, and they would all laugh, reminisce about their childhoods and hang out. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page Part of the problem for me was that the authors and director wanted us to believe that Ian Chase grew up in the US. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com. Best of all, Da Jeong and Young Do got to know one another better.
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