I really respect what this drama was able to do, both technically and emotionally. there was a trailer for ep 15 that showed YD having a call with his dad, but didnt feature in the final eps ~ i thought this was really missing, esp cos we had so much of DJs family n YD being initiated, but not the other way (like, i wld much have preferred the show to explore this thread n more on YDs healing, him opening up more to DJ, rather than give that much airtime to the other supporting characters in the precious last 2 eps! I believe it was still the "good" twin at that moment, who got into her phone and deleted the picture. Now, she works as a hotel concierge manager. I'm so confused with the twins, I'm still not sure what actually happened to who and when and why. Wanting to end it all, Ian comes clean with a revealing confession. beautifully shot cinematography, deeply meaningful conversations between the leads, great OST, it is also healing and mature on another level. Ju Young-do sees what has happened, and hes in complete shock at what he has witnessed. There is absolutely no possibility of a love triangle, just look at the highlight video and you can tell that it's only focused on the leads. I felt the ian chase one was a bit isolated and he had few or no interactions with the other side characters as much. 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. Afterwards, as the massage ended and it was time for me to get dressed, I started to feel awkward. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { Its genuine love to round off the series. Of course, I was happy for Young-do and Da-Jeong, and the other mature couples. Detective Ko sends Ju Young-do a photo of Chae Jun and Kang Da-jeong, and theres been a tip-off that Chae Jun is the killer, so they are looking into it. I enjoyed the series but sometimes it moved too slowly. And i guess we felt it so much with this drama because it's really character driven. Making up for lost time, Young-do and Da-jeong delight in each others company. 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. Ju Young-do has concluded that hes a sociopath. Helen J. Shiflet. or Did we really need a whole episode to show this though? A lovey-dovey Da Jeong and Young Do annoyed their friends in the final two episodes of You Are My Spring, but undoubtedly delighted viewers whove been rooting for the couple throughout Season 1. Snow flurries inspire Young-do and Da-jeong to enjoy an adventurous night out. 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. Tune in for a live pre-show 30 minutes before Chris set, followed by an aftershow. So I guess, his punishment was his guilt about his brother's death. 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. So, please, no oral or kissing. The final message could have come across as heavy handed, but instead it was moving and exactly as you said @missvictrix , sensitive. The scene where DJ and TJ were sitting in the car in front of their mom's house crying was one of the most beautifully written, acted, directed scenes EVER. At the end she told him he would, be sorry, whatever that meant and I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop and it never did. Can anyone shed light why marriage saved Gayeong from self-destruction when they just have it in name? It was just fun to have that kind of sexual tension in the air again after a few years of sexual drought. Young-do tries to hide his hospitalization from Da-jeong. for. Regarding the switching: was it still Choi Jung-min on that date with Da-jeong? }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Please enter your username or email address. Except Ian Chase went back to the US at the end so I guess he wasn't guilty of anything? Genre: romance Rate: It flits to the present day, and the young man resembles Chae Jun. However, the conclusion does round things out pretty well so its fair to say we probably wont be getting a second season. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Of course, what ifs can only get you so far and he decides to try and look past this. I wouldnt be fresh. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Chae Jun (Yoon Park) is the CEO of an investment company. A disoriented Dr. Chase reveals a new side of himself. But that scene WOW! 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! 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. I enjoyed this one. Ju Young-do uses the time to pry and asks her if she knows what school Chae Jun went to. Agree, while most ends were tied, there was a number that was loose. As we got into the massage I noticed him getting . A twisty romance with Seo Hyun-jin (Another Miss Oh), Kim Dong-wook (The Guest) and Yoon Bak (Hello, My Twenties!). During her date, Kang Da-jeong sees someone who recognizes her, and he shouts date. She charges after her acquaintance and expresses that Chae Jun isnt her boyfriend. And it was me also, who clung on to you. The series ends, bringing to light the full tragedy that crippled the twins. My only small disagreement is that I didn't find the "innocence of their romance" to be charming this week - I found it juvenile. Da-jeong opens up to a supportive Young-do with a story she's never told anyone else. Thats life isnt it, no everyone gets a happy ending in real life. Joo Young Do is a psychiatrist who helps others heal their emotional wounds and find the, will to live. I dont mind at all. Happy Ending. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com. In absolute shock, she holds a meeting with both of them, which brings comedic opportunities. 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. There is absolutely no possibility of a love triangle, just look at the highlight video and you can tell that it's only focused on the leads. Oh right. I loved it and I cried with it (which rarely happens). 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. 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. I am very gobsmacked. She becomes involved with her neighbor, a psychiatrist who also has deep wounds but is kind-hearted and understanding. 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+. Chae Jun says he has missed her as the snow falls on them both, making the scene romantic and whimsical. It's a metaphor - Spring means renewal - everything in Spring is new and fresh. 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. Overall, every aspect of You Are My Spring was way above the norm, and I can forgive the minor failings of the ending. However, she joins Chae Jun at the bar and asks if hed like to talk outside. Is it random, or is it very much like life? 4 reviews of Planet Fitness "I am so happy they opened up this gym. She is confused about what he sees in her. Ju Young-do knows Kang Da-jeong is struggling and that something is going on. Ian has come clean to the police about everything, and though he cant be prosecuted for the crimes, his internal journey seems even more meaningful to the story. Everyone was excellent. As I thanked him for the massage, he handed me his card for a private at-home massage service. Once Upon a Small Town season 1, episode 2 recap fast-paced and serviceable. A lovey-dovey Da Jeong and Young Do annoyed their friends in the final two episodes of You Are My Spring, but undoubtedly delighted viewers who've been rooting for the couple throughout. My heart went out to those damaged children, especially the twins. Yet, this man was easily fifteen years older than I was and not even close to my physical type. And this brings a turning point and leads to a shocking ending. Kang Da-jeong asks if hes found an answer to the reason she cannot date Chae Jun. YAMS had such a winning cast from lead to supporting, they were all great in their roles which added to the beauty of this drama. The two, suffering from traumatic childhoods, form a heartfelt bond when they become entangled in a perplexing local murder case. Absolutely not! I was pretty pesimistic following the first 2 episodes and was ready to hate-watch it but dang, now I don't know what to do without them everyweek T_T, Ps. At the time, I was also going through a bad breakup. The drama starts off with a SML but that guy would not eventually become a competitor for our ML. Rather than getting embarrassed, as I wouldve expected myself to be, it actually felt a little exciting to momentarily flash this masseuse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2lIZCD8u4cUNCUT ORIGINAL VERSIONhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdWYXwjJhAUTHANKS SO MUCH FOR RATIN. You Are My Spring season 1, episode 15 Episode 15 opens with Young-do and Da-jeong spending time with their friends, and there is a lighthearted and warm mood. Your email address will not be published. Find where to watch this and more with our Discovery Tool, Your email address will not be published. I think a lot of dramas get it wrong when it comes to depicting characters being raised in different countries. So after one year, she felt better, so they could divorce. xfbml : true, // parse social plugins on this page I get that the rush runs out when the honeymoon phase is over, but there's got to be better way to show mature people moving into settled coupledom. As someone who was really intrigued in the murder mystery side especially after the tight first two episodes, it was quite disappointing for me. His story ended pretty strong, though I was expecting more angst. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 'Divorcing because the marriage worked', that is because the marriage had worked it essence, taking her out of self destruction. This website cannot be displayed as your browser is extremely out of date. And now I really felt like a man (minus that guilt). In this slow-moving series I must be close to wearig out the rewind button on my remote control; rewinds to finish reading the closed captioning. Kang Da-jeong and Ju Young-do keep finding themselves in each others company. She moves to the Gugu Building. Down on his luck, Panca has to juggle the responsibilities of married life and his recently acquired comedy club. They did try to wrestle it back into line but it was already in a different galaxy, possibly quantum entangled. In fact, thats where we land as the drama ties up its final message: not to take life for granted. As he does, the scene flits to Kang Da-jeong, and her eyes have welled up its almost like she knows, and it turns out, Chae Jun knew her from high school. Its a pity the twins had to face such situations at a very young age. Im getting turned on.. I never judged anyone for going but felt it wouldnt be something I would enjoy. I left that night and knew Id return. You are my spring.. In fact, Im not sure if there ever was a drama that brought this level of emotional insight and heart into not only its secondary characters, but all of its many side characters as well. The guys heart is just too innocent, it was sad he remained a relationship virgin to the end. A new patient jogs Young-dos memory of a student he ran into 18 years ago. Whats left for them this week is to iron out the tiny wrinkle with Da-jungs mother. Essentially this entire hour works as an epilogue, giving everyone their closure but dragged out across an entire hour. But there wasnt a legal consequence. Regardless of any problems I had with this bipolar drama, this was its core and it was beautiful and heartwarming. Would any sane shrink marry his patient? 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. (Source: Soompi, Netflix), Park Sang Nam confirmed to join Kim Min Gue and Go Bo Gyeol's fantasy K-drama, Yun Ji On to join Kim So Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop's new K-drama, All healing lines in You Are My Spring (or interesting dialogues), Let's discuss theories (who's the killer etc). Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published. This just screams unethical to me. 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. A USB drive reveals what happened to Choi Jeong-min on the eve of his puzzling death. Speaking of Eun Ha, she finally confronted her dad about his sexist ways, and he drank away his sorrows. or Hes stolen it for her. All rights reserved. I wanted skinship. Here was an hour of peace and relaxation just for me to forget everything. I would have prefered they had the courage to tell to DJ. This is a 2021 South Korean mystery, thriller, romance drama with 16, 70 minute episodes. I need to read the synopsis. I started to watch it but was thrown off by the introduction of the SML. When he returns to find his brother, he is a high schooler. Im getting a little hot., Thats OK. Ian Chase relates stories of his past at the church to Da-jeong. I suppose I was selfish; I wanted to get off and didnt care at all if he did or not. Required fields are marked *. When she was a child, Kang Da-Jeong ( Seo Hyun-Jin) stayed at an inn in Gangneung for a short time, but she considers that inn as a home of her heart. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. The murder mystery elements just have not worked well with this slice of life romance stuff, and here its especially apparent. Well, a later incident involving a crook outside with a knife soon changes his tone, as he decides to stick around after all. It is definitely not without its flaws (the anticlimactic noble idiocy, the paralel murder subplot that basically has so little almost nothing to do with the main leads, etc) but honestly compared to the fun, the wamth, and the way it entertains? It's our defining characteristic in the US, where people stand really far apart and bellow. It doesn't seem like that when you live here.). It was a decent ending. Towards the end, the drama did not bring Seo Ha Nuel and Jinjoo together, they would have made a good couple. And now to Ian Chase. as some have mentioned on earlier discussion threads, its such a pity the ratings have been so low in korea - it (and the 2 main leads esp) deserve so much more love n recognition! Because we are all intertwined, and we all surge forward in life together. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Seo Hyun-jin and Kim Dong-wook in meta-teaser for You Are My Spring, Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook on a flower-filled date in You Are My Spring, Seo Hyun-jin,Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyuri confirmed for new tvN drama, LT is Irresistibly Indifferent, Dame Judi. The final 5 minutes bow us out with a nice little montage to show how far these guys have come. Yoon Kye Sang originally received the offer and passed due to scheduling conflicts apparently. Um, helLLOOO? Young-do inadvertently dedicates a song to Da-jeong on air. I mean not everything has to be about one thing. And don't forget; always tip generously! Tae-Jeong and Eun-Ha have some explaining to do after they make a lot of noise at Da-Jeongs place the previous evening. She looks at the paper rose he gave her at their date and unravels it. Other than that, I loved their relationship. I also loved the compilation of beautiful dialogues voice-over multiples scenes at the end, very moving and soothing. I hope you dont mind. I am wondering if he went back and forth a few times. We learn that her brother was there for Eun-ha when she hit rock bottom. The spa receptionist had definitely set me up with the right masseuse. sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna. 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. At the back of the photo from school, it says, I finally found you.. So while it looked like they were still in the same drama, they eventually ended up in different places. those flaws felt like something I could easily forgive them. 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. Anyway, I found the evil twin plot (because that's what it was!) cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access But seriously, what did I just watch. That means fewer journalists to hold politicians, police and corporations accountable. We can choose to see the light or hide in the darkness, its a personal choice. To me, it was about choices and connection, and I appreciate that this was done at both the macro and micro levels. Both actors were incredibly flawless. appId : '127538621120543', I think the story wrapped up well, leaving me with really hoping that this fictional character would be able to become a better person in the future. How did this drama capture so well the emotions of a mother who must acknowledge that now someone else will become the most important figure in her daughters life? Grade it in our poll,and drop your thoughts about the K-drama in the comments. 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. A court letter brings bittersweet news to Da-jeong's family. But he does have a message for his deceased sibling I was the shadow, not you. I wasn't feeling up to ML/SML triangle drama. I wasnt a member but I was having severe pain due to a sports injury and needed some relief. 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. The police did, however, arrest the murderous stalker and close the case. He shows her that its on the rooftop. Da-jung's and Young-do's character development (both individually and as a couple) was well done. Which is great and everything, but if I needed a self-care, self-love lecture, Id speak to my therapist. Afterwards, she became afraid to love someone. That whole scene was just stupid to me. Meanwhile, Kang Da-jeong is heading to the address inside the rose, and the numbers are connected to a storage locker inside a mall. appId : '127538621120543', Politics and peril in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse, You can only pick one: Friends-to-lovers drama, First script reading for tvN's Stealer: Seven Joseon Coins. 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. When Kang Da Jung finds a job at a five-star hotel, she rises to the manager position faster than any of her fellow employees who were hired at the same time as her.