This was an interesting episode of Protect the Boss, one that is starting to make me notice that the love triangle might be the weakest link in the story. While it was refreshing to see Moo Won and Ji Heon honestly declare their feelings for Eun Seol out in the open, and for their pursuit to be candid and direct, … Continue reading →
Whenever I watch a preview for Protect the Boss, it gives me this giddy warmth in the pit of my belly, because what I see is always so sincere and sweet, not contrived or plotty. So after everyone got rather upset in the last episode, it’s nice to see that family and affection continue to rule the roost, with people … Continue reading →
This episode moved the company and succession politics to the forefront of the drama, but in a way that was intricately tied to digging into the complications in the romantic developments. Eun Seol doesn’t want to live in their complicated and foreign world of money and succession. So what does both men do? They think about what she said, take … Continue reading →
A housekeeping item first – I won’t be going back and doing full recaps for episodes 7/8 of Protect the Boss. I want to, but a lack of time and the feeling like it’s homework after my vacation makes me elect to enjoy watching this drama more than feel like I have unfinished business with it. So onwards to episode … Continue reading →
Protect the Boss, why are you so perfect? How do you do it? Is the scriptwriter on some special (legal) sauce, cuz I will fly to Korean to procure some for myself. The video preview for episode 9 is out, and I found myself hopping up and down in my chair squirming in delight. Na Yoon crashing with Myung Ran … Continue reading →
Not all K-drama kisses are created equal. Some just happen, more for fan service than anything, without moving the characters emotional trajectory forward all that much. Consider it a fly-by kiss. Other kisses are of vital importance, the kind that confirm feelings and break down barriers. Will the kiss between Ji Heon and Eun Seol end up like their first kiss, … Continue reading →
There was a lot of talking (and drinking) in episode 8 of Protect the Boss, a lot of talking that actually shows that the conflict in this story is organic and not manufactured by withholding information. The elders all know about the mess the youngsters are in (the foursquare of complicated love), and the youngsters know their parents are trying … Continue reading →
Do you want giddy spoilers for episode 8 of Protect the Boss? When have I not delivered on the spoilers, right? So don’t click unless you want to start squealing right now. What I love about PTB is the ability to take ALL the stereotypical K-drama characters and make them feel unique and loveable. Even the two scheming moms are … Continue reading →
So now everything is out in the open in Protect the Boss, and still the plot development churns forward with so many uncertainties and issues. I’ve been so excited that Ji Heon found Eun Seol to help him get over his deeply rooted issues that I never considered that she might become a crutch for him. A safety blanket of … Continue reading →
I’d be lying if I said I liked love triangles in dramas. A good love triangle is very hard to do, which requires forcing the viewer to have a hard time picking between two equally viable choices. So most dramas with love triangles end up being a lopsided three legged stool. I have no clue if Protect the Boss has … Continue reading →
One of the things I love about Protect the Boss (and there are too many things to list) is that the characters all react to situations in such honest ways. What drives some drama narrative is when characters deny or repress their feelings so we can have the requisite misunderstandings and plot can get dragged out. In PTB, people cry, … Continue reading →
Protect the Boss rewards those with faith in their dramas, who ask not for immediate gratification or instantaneous exposition. This is a drama where the viewer isn’t straining to figure out what is going to happen, yet remains curious about situations that are clearly presented but not so easy to immediately ascertain it entire purpose. I really appreciate that. It’s … Continue reading →
Woah, baby. The ending to episode 5 of Protect the Boss was NOT what I had expected. At all. And definitely not this early in the game. Kudos to PTB for continuing to surprise and thrill me. I’m now so fully invested in this story someone will need to chain me to a tow truck to drag me away from … Continue reading →