Episode 5 of tvN Wed-Thurs drama Encounter (Boyfriend) dropped in ratings down to 8.513%, which totally makes sense for me! Honestly I want this drama to drop in ratings so that it stops getting scrutinized as a success or failure and diehards like me can just savor the beautifully written and directed throwback perfection. Not much happened in episode 5 other than really soft meaningful emotional beats, in fact narratively it’s just one whole day in the life of Soo Hyun and Jin Hyuk. I love how she’s surrounded by people who love her dearly, Driver Nam is the world’s most stalwart cupid and poor Secretary Jang is adorably fighting against gravity to keep Soo Hyuk and Jin Hyuk apart. The OTP romance is spurred by sparks of attraction and interest but grounded by friendship and consideration, the most solid of foundations. Episode 5 reaffirmed for me why I love this drama so, Park Bo Gum is owning the sunshine boy character with depth and nuance while Song Hye Kyo is the heart and soul of this drama, no matter what happens I’m invested in her happy ending.
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Love your posts on this drama and I can really feel that you really love it Ms Koala. I wish that you would have the time to have a post like this for each episode (I know you’re too busy to do recaps)
SHK's crying scenes were so good I could totally feel how helpless and lonely she was. I also love how they decided to take the romance step by step. Surely there'll be a lot of challenges ahead but I hope the writer will let them be happy for now..at least for a couple more eps.
Weakest roll played by kyo in her entire career.. dont know why she choose this role for her comeback... m just flustered by rating driping day by day of this drama..
The ratings are still high tho let see how it goes
Ratings dropped due to overlap with MAMA's which was ending at the same time as this show.
Am I only one that noticed that kdrams ratings tend to be higher when the later episode is aired that week compared to the earlier episode
i like the scene where he says what kind of life u living. that moment touched my heart. the show is foreshadowing their separation in this episode. which i dont like it.
Loved this drama. SHK crying scene made me cry and admired Admired both Bogummy and Kyo's acting and kudos to the PD and production crew for making this drama so beautiful
I agree how you said this romance is grounded by friendship and consideration and it is the strongest of a love foundation. 5 episodes on and I feel this drama has gradually (contrary to comments about it being too quick a romance story) portrayed a romance which will stand the test of time. Even if the ending means a separation, this kinda love will never be separated in the minds and hearts of these two lovers. I truly enjoy watching Encounter for its scriptwriting, production and the nuanced acting of PBG and SHK!
I love love it, for me SHK second best drama in her entire dramalogue for now.the ratings is still high for a weekday drama and for that matter its early days yet let's see where it's lands when it's finish broadcasting.
So far, I love this drama and liked that the pacing is slow and unhurried.
SHK's character is someone who had repressed her innermost feelings for so long, but after meeting PBG's character she's now finally wavering. Slowly, bit by bit, she's now opening up and it is truly a joy to see her smile openly.
Honestly, I'm truly hating the former monster (mother) in law. Her actions are quite baffling. She said shecwants Soo Hyun to crawl back to them, but I feel that it's because Soo Hyun managed to make a success out of an almost bankrupt hotel which is proof that she's smart and capable, a worthy asset.
I'm now waiting for the backstory to unfold. The synopsis I saw posted before mentioned that SH had a child. But there is no reference about the child in the drama. I also wanted to see why the former husband let her go. He obviously likes her then, even more now.
I LOVE this show so much! The soft emotional pull between these two, their facial expressions, the directing. It all hits the right rom-com note for me!!!!
I feel soooo bad for Soo Hyun, agree with her secretary that I would not want to live even one day as Soo Hyun. To have to avoid your own mother because she’s so horrible and emotional hurting her (I still go to my mum as an adult whenever I need emotional support). No child should feel so emotionally abused.