"Heard It Through the Grapevine" EP 23-26 DISCUSSION POST

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

plot:
Heard It Through the Grapevine is a black comedy that satirizes the presumptuous and materialistic ideas by the top upper class in Korea, who are indulged in imperialistic power and thrive on inherited wealth and lineage.
Han Jeong-ho and Choi Yeon-hee are a wealthy couple from a prestigious family. Their reputation is suddenly turned upside down because their teenage son, Han In-sang, impregnates his girlfriend from an ordinary family, Seo Bom. Bom is determined to endure being isolated from her own family and humiliation from her in-laws for the sake of her child's future, while In-sang struggles between his love for Bom and his family's high expectations.

cast:
Yu Jun-Sang, Yoo Ho-Jeong, Lee Joon, Ko Ah-Sung, Jang Hyun-Sung

watch here:
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Comments

[lechuza-yoya.livejournal.com]

IM so proud of BOM and her mom, the sister the dad, ugh can go off
I like the In Sang is having all these emotions, he is a kid from a rich family and I think he showed us this now, I hope his family goes down

[oonalala.livejournal.com]

I am loving this show so much!

I have to wonder though, it sounds like the parents have hidden many of their assets by putting them under someone elses name -- including the kids. Can't InSang sell off some of that and take the money and run?

[atopworld.livejournal.com]

Ep 23: A whirlwind. I was SO ready for Bom to walk out of that door. I was excited as HELL for it. But of course, everyone came running to stop her. Damn it. Though I understand why she had to stay, otherwise she would have screwed over the staff. I hate Jungho and Yeonhee's logic. Jinyoung was born in the house therefore he belongs to them? SIR. MA'AM. Get your lives together. I appreciate that Bom's mother was there for her daughter, unlike Noori and her father. Secretary Lee is out here getting hers...lol. I was shocked, I almost didn't recognize her.

Ep 24: I'm glad for Bom's mother finally lashing out at her father. He says things that makes him so spineless. You did raise Bom right, and you definitely shouldn't have to beg to anyone. Especially not for the likes of the Han family. I love that Lee Joon is wearing a 'Help Nepal' t-shirt. Such a good way to advertise, especially since the show has a good amount of viewers. The baby playing Jinyoung is such a cute and squishy little marshmallow, lol. I didn't think Insang's parents would stoop so low as to make him break up with Bom for his inheritance, but they outdo themselves every episode. I also never got the feeling that Insang would go this far, so I'm shocked. As always, I've had enough of Bom's dad and Noori. None of this feels real. They had to have planned something.....they're too smart not to have.

Ep 25: Squishy marshmallow baby! I'm laughing at how the staff is waiting for something to happen. Damn, the only one that has Bom's back is her mom. The only person that's taking the time to listen to her words and back off. I can only hope hearing the shitty things Bom dealt with in that house, put things into perspective for her father....but who knows. Lol, lawyer boyfriend for the win. That guy should have known he was being recorded, it was too easy. I found their fight somewhat cute, lol. I mean, I feel like Insang gets it, but he doesn't GET it. I'm waiting for Mom to just slap the shit out of Noori. Once, please. Han Jungho is so sheltered, he doesn't know how to walk without bumping into things? It's not that difficult, dude. And there's goes the uncle. Yikes, this family and their need to lay down on their backs for people JUST to not rock the boat. I want to understand, but I simply cannot wrap my mind around it.

Ep 26: It hasn't even been 10 seconds and they're already trying to swoop Hyunsoo in. Yuck. Bom FINALLY told her father about himself. I know she was trying hard not to, but his words to her in the shop was enough. What kind of father says that to his daughter? As if she needs to be reminded of how society sees her as a failure...and even more...how HE sees her. "A luxurious car on the street doesn't hurt the poor." Good grief, what kind of TRASH are these people? They seriously get worse...lol. Yoon Jehoon and Min Jooyoung are out for blood. I REALLY like them. Giving up their positions mean they have nothing to lose nor fear by proceeding ahead. People are not easily intimidated by Hansong anymore and it's a lovely sight to see. When the company lawyer cuts out on you, this is how you know things are about to get ugly very soon.

I finally caught up by watching elsewhere. I'm excited to see how this is going to play out. There's only three more episodes, I believe. I'm watching episode 27, but I'll save my thoughts on it for the next post. :)