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Flower Boy Next Door Episode 14 Recap — 51 Comments

  1. I know Dok Mi really loves Enrique and thinks this is best so I don’t judge her at all I just couldn’t watch Enrique(my Yoon Si Yoon) feelings get hurt, but I so can’t wait until next week when sadly I will have to say goodbye to this tear jerking, hilarious, sweet, cute Korean Drama! <3

  2. Thank you for the awesome (and fast) recap. I also have faith that this misunderstanding will be resolved quickly and will then lead to Enrique and Dok Mi being honest with each other about their insecurities. They will put their heads together to help each other achieve their goals (dreams) while being together and cheering each other on.
    Although like you I was also wondering why Enrique has to be in Spain to make his dream happen? Although I’m hopeful that we will get a fast (I hope) resolution to the misunderstanding I have admit that seeing Enrique hurt/sad at the end of the ep was HORRIBLE.

  3. im a bit disappointed where this story is going. idk idk im just so sick of jin rok. i hope they arent going to pretend to like each other so enrique can go back to spain because that is just so stupid its making my brain hurt just thinking about it. and come on dok mi why did you let jin rok take you out of the room when you know you just crushed enrique? i hope it plays out differently in the next episode otherwise what a way to ruin a perfectly good drama.

  4. I won’t comment or judge bcz it is a trick alwaaaaaaaaaays I knew it the last scene is not in complete picture yet so I am in relaxed mode 😀

  5. I haven’t watched this week episodes so can’t comment for real! But I don’t really like this plot noble idiocy subplot. It is cliché and I can’t help feeling (without watching the episode) that it affects the trust between Enrique-Dokmi in a negative way. They are so adorable and have such wonderful trust and connection with each other. I hope this issue is resolved quickly…

  6. Another very good episode for me. I would have disliked DM if the end scene was a planned one for the purpose of forcing E to leave her. DM came over to DH for the sole purpose of finishing things between them and letting her know that she was on to her games and manipulations of her and their past in order to get to JR not because she liked him but because of what she will get out of him. DM was just being protective of JR whom she considers a good and sincere person That was an unexpected and unforeseen turn of events as one could see from DM’s frozen stance and shocked face when seeing E ‘s pain as she turned to leave. JR’s response was also spur of the moment as he recalled DM’s request for help in convincing him to go to Spain.
    The option of leaving with E for Spain is explained by him that since DM has just started coming out into the world, going over to a completely new environment and culture might hinder or actually make her revert to the reclusive state. E and DM sincerely care for each other and hence they put other’s need before themselves. They will realize on their own that this will not make either of them happy in the long term. Throughout they have been able to talk and be on the same wavelength. In fact they make such an exceptional pair because they are so well tuned with each others needs. They will work it out.
    We actually need more than two episodes to resolve all the matters to everybody’s satisfaction. Will they extend?
    The only thing making me sad is the fact that this drama ends next week.

    • Did Jin Rok actually need that ‘protection’? Another thing is, even if Do Hwi is thousand times wrong in her attraction towards Jin Rok, wouldn’t it be better to leave it for Do Hwi and Jin Rok themselves to resolve? Or else, it looks like rough meddling, like something that should not be Dok Mi’s concern. Dok Mi looks revengeful in this scene, and that’s what upsets me most. Not as much as Enrique’s hurt, because I’m sure he can ultimately cope with it.

      • how is that revenge? she just wanted to protect him The conversation meant to be between the 2 girls. DM didn’t mean to have all the guys hearing it… I’m surprised how much hate DM got for pointing you DH’s intention. She did the right thing but the guys just happen to be there make everything became a mess…

      • Dokmi had just realized that Dohwi had lied yet again. She lied about coming to find her, and had lied to the boys with her version of highschool. So yes, she felt that they all needed protecting from Dohwi, including Jin Rok, who is nice and didn’t deserve a lying nasty catty Dohwi chasing him.

    • Do Hwi admitted that she lied to the boys about what happened in highschool. They just should have stopped at that, rather than going into the discussion of who deserves to love JR and who doesn’t. That part was not nice.

      • I feel that when I see DH through DM’s eyes, she felt betrayed and lied to yet again when she had started to believe in her sincerity in wanting to be friends again. Keeping this in mind, it maybe be difficult for her to believe in DH’s reason’s for loving JR. Having gone through so much emotional upheaval due to DM, she may not be wanting JR to experience the same. This direction in the conversation was not on her agenda. i believe that DM only came to return the boxes containing shared memories and why they cannot be friends. she asked DM to stay away from her on finding herself being lied to and manipulated for her selfish reasons. The feeling of being let down by lying and being exploited repeatedly does no good in developing trust in a person.
        Though personally i feel that might be the only time DM is being honest

    • Thanks, Maris.
      I see your explanation and empathize with Dok Mi; although you refer more to “how” it happened, than to “why/what was the point”.
      I’m worried about Do Hwi’s recovering as well (she’s much weaker and pitiful); so, to me the truth is not so much in whether the accusations are based on real/false facts, but whether they can bring any positive change in a person. Pressing on Do Hwi’s weak point (her attraction to JR) in order to teach her a lesson would not bring any positive change in her (Dok Mi experienced that in the past, so she knows that pain). That would only make DH more evil or miserable.
      But, yeah, I guess Dok Mi is still bearing the wounds of the past and does not yet have enough psychic strength to refer to the opponent’s positive side to deliver a message.
      Perhaps, I’m too impatient to see Dok Mi like “Kim Tak Gu, a disciple of Master Pal Bong” 😉

      • I do not have all the answers. Can anyone truly know the human mind and its complexities?
        Maybe a 20 to 30 episode drama would be a big enough canvas to do justice to all these wonderful characters some of whom have been explored only on the surface due to obvious time constraints. It would have been great drama
        Yes, i would love to see DH on the path to being a better person too. i wish that they would leave her with at least a realization of the wrong that she did in the past. DH is selfish to the extent that even now she has no clue about the wrong she did. She can only think about ways to be nearer JR ….yet again only thinking of herself with no remorse in using DM to do so.
        In their first conversation when DH was drunk all she talked about was how weak she was and never showed any regrets towards the way she treated her best friend. I am sorry but I have yet to see DH ‘s positive side. ( apart from loving JR …..that being questionable too)
        DM was right in feeling hurt and angry on finding that she was being lied to all this time. It had taken a lot out of her to give DH a chance and start once again. Being weak is no excuse to mistreat others or to completely disregard any sense of what’s right or wrong. There are certain lines that should not be crossed specially if it entails other person being hurt in any way.

    • Being weak is surely no excuse to mistreat others, as well as ‘tit for tat’ is not always a cure. There are certain lines that can’t be crossed while communicating with people, but there are no limits to kindness.

      • I am not a believer of “tit for tat” but I don’t know if DM’s reaction to being used by DH can be called That. She just asked to be left alone and to let her know that she was on to her emotional game using their past friendship. Actually if you look at it…….isn’t it sad that DH used those precious memorabilia of their past closeness like that. Some things should remain sacred.
        DM not wanting DH in her life also cannot be considered unkind. The only thing that could be objected to is bringing JR in the mix. But may be it resulted due to DM using her to get to him. As far as any future relationship where they can both be kind and forgiving to each other is only possible if they talk and thrash out all that is buried inside them. Maybe they can then salvage something out of it. But in any relationship that trust, honesty and mutual caring for each other is a must.
        Thanks for your input, Buddha cat! I am enjoying discussing it with you. 🙂

      • Yep! To thrash out all that is buried inside their minds! Can’t agree more.

        *walks under his desk to chant the mantra for mind-purrrification* 🙂

  7. It is like the quotation I always hear since elementary, “If you truly love someone set them free and if they came back, it means that he/she is yours forever.” I haven’t understood this line before but as I grow with time I discover the intention of this line. True Love is not selfish, we think what is best for him/her even if it pains us to see them go but the happiness it gives when they discover that, they can live without us but it would be a miserable existence so they came back to complete love. 🙂

  8. how is that revenge? she just wanted to protect him The conversation meant to be between the 2 girls. DM didn’t mean to have all the guys hearing it… I’m surprised how much hate DM got for pointing you DH’s intention. She did the right thing but the guys just happen to be there make everything became a mess…

    • No prob.
      I actually don’t find a single character in this drama that would look hateful to me. Not even Do Hwi or sasaeng fangirl, what to speak of Dok Mi. But her pointing out was pointless. Very wrong both, in purpose and mood. With or without boys present, doesn’t matter.

      • I think, what has been done between Dok Mi – Do Hwi almost the same as when Dok Mi facing “two men in suits” in episode 7.

        Moreover, Do Hwi was once a close friend to Dok Mi, while Jin Rak is her neighbor that always support her by post-it note for 3 years. Maybe Dok Mi just want to talk heart-to-heart with Do Hwi, girls talk 😛

  9. I read your recap 1st..then of to watch..Its going to be very sad when this drama ends next week…I have been following your blog about FBND when it was announced the lead actress,due to this drama I could not find any drama is satisfying to watch.its a very down to earth story.I learn for the past 8 yrs watching K drama.I find this drama is the most matured story line so far. I learn to detached myself from the story and it doesn’t left me feeling exhausted like CA and MY or even NG. Thanks for your ever fast recap and thoughts that often keeps me entertained.

  10. Can’t even feel frustrated with the ending because I have been waiting for that scene between Do Hwi and DM for such a long time! Surely the whole “I didn’t need 100 friends, you were enough for me” was marvelous, but today presented the feeling of closure our heroine deserved. She completed the painfully organic circle of trusting and caring for someone, being betrayed, feeling guilty and frustrated, doubting everyone around her – and then making peace with herself, having realized she’s not the one to blame and that sometimes people are just not nice, and that’s their problem. Oh so relatable!

    Since we only have 2 episodes left, I’m not even worried about dear Enrique’s broken heart, because he will get his happy ending soon enough 🙂

    And how funny was the whole plot with JR’s brother??? OMG, I haven’t laughed that hard in a looong time! “¿Ves por primera vez a un chico lindo?” “¡Quiero cagar!” So BADASS. Definitely italian mafia. LOL! 😀

    • OMO! I was literally rolling in my bed laughing like a crazy person when Enrique started with the random spanish and has to rewind the scene to make sure myself that I have heard a “Quiero cagar!” from him. That was Epic!

    • I’m with you guys. I laughed so hard I got everyone in my house coming to see what was going on. And both Jin Rak and Enrique kept on repeating it then Jin Rak saying after then let’s go eat. Moreover, Enrique pointing out to Jin Rak’s brother he needs to study more for not catching on. Aaah such an enjoyable drama to watch.

  11. Hi Koala! I was wondering where do you watch Flower Boy? Do you watch it through live streaming? If you do where? Your recaps are so funny and so helpful especially if I’m not able to watch the show I read the recap and watch it afterwards!

  12. Thank you so much Ockoala for the recap. I really really like reading your blog as it throws perspective on dramas I love as well as the comments afterwards. I think this is just a misunderstanding on many sides. Dokmi allowed herself to be pulled out of the room because she don’t know how to untangle herself from the situation. JR thought this is what DM wants him to do. The preview is assuring me that DM will make ammends to E for the unintentional hurt she inflicted but will still try to convince E to pursue his dreams but she will be upfront about it.

  13. hahaha DH got a taste of her own medicine but hers base on lie while DM base on truth…DM like JR as a friend..even during the previous episode she explained she like him as her neighbour and at the preview I guess she planned it with JR to help her so that E will make the decision to go back to Spain..I am not going to second guess the ending…because its a good story for the beginning…just love hanging here at you blog Ockoala.Terima kasih.

  14. wow, very interesting. actually, it not matter of us, so, we will find that it’s not real/. BUt Enquire has been fall in love, iff dok mi says that he like Dh, he will believe.
    keke, finally the content of this ep is extremely attractive and thorny. with the new hair, i find E is so handsome and mature.

  15. My predictions:

    1) After the accidental eavesdropping, DM will persuade JR to further their “faux relationship” in order to drive E back to Spain. Forget that E doesn’t want to go or leave her behind – she will push him away because of the “noble” factor.

    2) I foresee an airport scene, where DM realizes she cannot be without E, so she will run to him, seeking him desperately, so she can declare herself and either, a-aver she’ll wait for him, or b-aver she’ll go with him.

    3) Dong Hoon will finally realize what a catch the editor is and ask her out.

    4) Do Hwi and crazy fangirl will fall down an uncovered manhole, never to be seen again.

    • Mine are different from yours. Once away from that emotionally draining scenario, DM will tell JR that creating a false impression is not what she had in mind in order to make E leave for Spain. She will then try and remove the misunderstanding between herself and E. Most probably along the lines that they both need to work on their game and book respectively and assuring him that she will not go back to being a recluse and just needs some time to sort out her feelings and life. Once E leaves she will realize the depth of their emotions for him and will join him in Spain.
      I base my scenario on the fact that she has always been honest in all her relationships and does not exploit them. She knows how E and JR feel for her and will not do anything to hurt them. At the same time she has that admirable inner strength to not use props to achieve what she wants. She needs time to write a book and to understand the extent of feelings for E.

      • I hope yours is the way the wind will blow. I (rather facetiously) based my predictions on the writings of so many kdramas. It seems they would rather push the dramatic on us instead of the honest. I, personally, would love to see DM throw all caution to the wind and hold onto E regardless of what lies in store for them, i.e., crazy fangirl antics, career decisions, etc.

        I absolutely agree with your insight to her character. She is upright and forthright (when needed) and, while she may avoid confrontations, when faced head on with one, she will step up and speak her mind.

        On another note, E took on the project at the movie theater, so why is he being pushed to go? Is the project with Solar one that cannot be put on hold? What makes it so urgent, he’s the genius they want, can’t they wait? Well, I guess we’ll see come Monday.

      • Mine is just a guess, Maimymlt. All I hope is an ending that is in keeping with what the drama has been like until now. But, this is a drama that seems to have been well thought of and well scripted in detail so I am looking forward to a satisfying end to an unexpectedly thought provoking and enjoyable drama.

  16. I saw the preview of 15 and shows Dok Mi doing everything Que Geum did for her, even wearing the panda hat….ahhhh the preview was raw… so gotta wait for subs and try to stay calm until Monday. I also think that we will see a time jump…probably will make Que Geum grow up… He is not a kid anymore, but needs to be the man that will be taking part of Dok Mi’s side. That doesn’t mean he needs to take away the sillyness he has and that I LOVE, I think we all do!!!!!! OMG just thinking about him brings a smile to my face… well… I am sure I belong to a group of K drama fans who are wishing for this weekend to be over and bring us the last 2 rides of FBND

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