akinahana89′s Thoughts
Just a few short weeks after my first impression of “Heart to Heart,” where I reacted negatively towards particular characters and cited general uncertainties about the plot, I’m a canary singing a completely different tune now.
Although my leap onto the I-can’t-get-enough-of-this-drama bandwagon didn’t occur until episode 5, that didn’t signify that “Heart to Heart” wasn’t good in the beginning because it was. It offered the type of stability and consistency that I adore, but it was also the kind of drama where I preferred to dip my toes in a few extra times to make sure the water is okay (and maybe not secretly swimming with piranhas?!) before diving in headfirst.
But once I did, boy, did I get swept away by the waves! … And I’m not even trying to save myself.
Cha Hong Do continues to completely win my heart with her witty sassiness towards Ko Yi Suk and I love that she’s actively conquering her anthrophobia, even if she doesn’t realize she’s doing it sometimes! She consistently feels so incredibly real, even her tendency to curse on a normal basis, and manages to touch hearts without even trying that I adore her to the ends of the earth and back. She’s so fabulous and I hate that she doesn’t even realize that. (Come on, Hong Do! It was only a list of ten qualities!) Luckily, Ko Yi Suk will be there to bring her some self confidence.
Speaking of, Ko Yi Suk’s transformation has been nothing short of amazing. He’s still quick tempered and sharp tongued, but he also has a surprising sweet side that makes me swoon. The insight into his family’s history definitely explains his flaws and brash attitude, but what I like about him is that he always listens to Cha Hong Do’s suggestions, even if he decides to pitch a fit first. His unique relationship with his director, Uhm Ki Choon (Seo Yi Sook), was also a pleasant surprise that always makes me crack a smile. Ko Yi Suk has successfully managed to worm his way into my heart and set up camp, so it looks like he might be staying for a while.
Perhaps what’s most surprising of all though, is that sweet, kind, and lovable Detective Jang Do Soo now seems a tad bit menacing to me and I’m not sure what to do with that. Aside from his unexpectedly violent temper tantrums, I was more concerned with his attempts to control Cha Hong Do, which made her feel uncomfortable in the process. Threatening bodily injury towards Ko Yi Suk, practically taking her phone out of her hands by force, speaking for her without her consent, saying things like, “I hate this the most, so don’t do it,” and even telling Cha Hong Do that she’s misunderstanding her own emotions when, not too long ago, he only knew her as the woman who had sent him side dishes for seven years and had never held a conversation with her, is all sorts of wrong to me.
In fact, his deep, sudden love for Cha Hong Do appears pretty dicey to begin with, but I’m not sure if all this is a result of misled directing, poor editing, or if that is just Jang Do Soo, the character, himself. What I do know; however, is that rather than fawning over him as I did in the beginning, now I feel leery whenever I see him.
Other than the changes I saw in Jang Do Soo, I also find it disappointing that Ko Se Ro is still an insignificant character at this point, because I was pretty curious about her. Although I think she was meant to be comic relief, I’ve yet to laugh at her antics. I’m also still questioning the approach of Ko Yi Suk’s supposed genius abilities as a psychiatrist. All the examples we’ve been provided so far of his talent would not have been successful if Cha Hong Do hadn’t guided him in the right direction and I’m really craving an intense scene where he can truly wow me with his abilities.
All in all, “Heart to Heart” certainly has its flaws, but it’s still well worth the watch for our delightful OTP, Cha Hong Do and Ko Yi Suk, and to witness Cha Hong Do facing the world with confidence for the first time. Not to mention, I do love some of the issues they’ve been tackling in this drama that others dare not touch, like consensually sleeping with each other on a whim before love ever decided to enter the picture and then dealing with the aftermath like two (semi) normal and mature adults? Yes, please!
Just a few short weeks after my first impression of “Heart to Heart,” where I reacted negatively towards particular characters and cited general uncertainties about the plot, I’m a canary singing a completely different tune now.
Although my leap onto the I-can’t-get-enough-of-this-drama bandwagon didn’t occur until episode 5, that didn’t signify that “Heart to Heart” wasn’t good in the beginning because it was. It offered the type of stability and consistency that I adore, but it was also the kind of drama where I preferred to dip my toes in a few extra times to make sure the water is okay (and maybe not secretly swimming with piranhas?!) before diving in headfirst.
But once I did, boy, did I get swept away by the waves! … And I’m not even trying to save myself.
Cha Hong Do continues to completely win my heart with her witty sassiness towards Ko Yi Suk and I love that she’s actively conquering her anthrophobia, even if she doesn’t realize she’s doing it sometimes! She consistently feels so incredibly real, even her tendency to curse on a normal basis, and manages to touch hearts without even trying that I adore her to the ends of the earth and back. She’s so fabulous and I hate that she doesn’t even realize that. (Come on, Hong Do! It was only a list of ten qualities!) Luckily, Ko Yi Suk will be there to bring her some self confidence.
Speaking of, Ko Yi Suk’s transformation has been nothing short of amazing. He’s still quick tempered and sharp tongued, but he also has a surprising sweet side that makes me swoon. The insight into his family’s history definitely explains his flaws and brash attitude, but what I like about him is that he always listens to Cha Hong Do’s suggestions, even if he decides to pitch a fit first. His unique relationship with his director, Uhm Ki Choon (Seo Yi Sook), was also a pleasant surprise that always makes me crack a smile. Ko Yi Suk has successfully managed to worm his way into my heart and set up camp, so it looks like he might be staying for a while.
Perhaps what’s most surprising of all though, is that sweet, kind, and lovable Detective Jang Do Soo now seems a tad bit menacing to me and I’m not sure what to do with that. Aside from his unexpectedly violent temper tantrums, I was more concerned with his attempts to control Cha Hong Do, which made her feel uncomfortable in the process. Threatening bodily injury towards Ko Yi Suk, practically taking her phone out of her hands by force, speaking for her without her consent, saying things like, “I hate this the most, so don’t do it,” and even telling Cha Hong Do that she’s misunderstanding her own emotions when, not too long ago, he only knew her as the woman who had sent him side dishes for seven years and had never held a conversation with her, is all sorts of wrong to me.
In fact, his deep, sudden love for Cha Hong Do appears pretty dicey to begin with, but I’m not sure if all this is a result of misled directing, poor editing, or if that is just Jang Do Soo, the character, himself. What I do know; however, is that rather than fawning over him as I did in the beginning, now I feel leery whenever I see him.
Other than the changes I saw in Jang Do Soo, I also find it disappointing that Ko Se Ro is still an insignificant character at this point, because I was pretty curious about her. Although I think she was meant to be comic relief, I’ve yet to laugh at her antics. I’m also still questioning the approach of Ko Yi Suk’s supposed genius abilities as a psychiatrist. All the examples we’ve been provided so far of his talent would not have been successful if Cha Hong Do hadn’t guided him in the right direction and I’m really craving an intense scene where he can truly wow me with his abilities.
All in all, “Heart to Heart” certainly has its flaws, but it’s still well worth the watch for our delightful OTP, Cha Hong Do and Ko Yi Suk, and to witness Cha Hong Do facing the world with confidence for the first time. Not to mention, I do love some of the issues they’ve been tackling in this drama that others dare not touch, like consensually sleeping with each other on a whim before love ever decided to enter the picture and then dealing with the aftermath like two (semi) normal and mature adults? Yes, please!
