When The Camellia Blooms episodes 13 & 14 Discussion Post

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

Plot: Dong-Baek (Gong Hyo-jin) faced prejudice from the people around her, first for being an orphan and then for being a single mom. As a result she’s ever the pragmatist. When the sweet optimist that is Yong-Sik (Kang Haneul) comes into her life, his warmth and belief that love is all you need start to soften her pragmatism. But not many people are rooting for them and in addition to societal barriers, Dong-Baek’s ex-boyfriend Jong-Ryeol (Kim Ji-suk) may prove to be a big stumbling block. Despite being married and a father himself, he’s still nursing some unresolved feelings for his old flame.
Cast Gong Hyo Jin (Dong Baek), Kang Ha Neul (Hwang Yong Shik), Kim Ji Suk (Kang Jong Ryul), Oh Jung Se (Noh Kyu Tae), Son Dam Bi, Ji Yi Soo, Go Doo Shim, Kim Kang Hoon, Yeom Hye Ran, Lee Sang Yi, Jeon Bae Soo, Kim Sun Young, Kim Mi Hwa, Lee Seon Hee, Baek Hyun Joo, Jin Yong Wook, Lee Kyu Sung, Carson Allen, Lee Jae Woo, Hwang Young Hee, Jeon Guk Hyang, Kim Dong Hyun, Kim Gun, Kim Mo Ah, Lee Jung Yul
Director: Cha Young-Hoon
Writer: Im Sang-Choon
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 32
Release Date: September 18 - November 7, 2019
Runtime: Weds. & Thurs. 22:00

SOURCE: Image and drama information from Asiawiki

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Comments

[daynr.livejournal.com]

Why is it that we keep being told Dongbaek is a dragon and hippo, but she keeps acting like a kitten or rabbit in need of rescuing? That fire scene was both ridiculous and way too long, and they didn't even strip off KN's clothing for us. Just a hint of pecs and flash of bicep.

And then the fake dumping because a killer is after her... Like a wedding will change that? Marry me, I have no impulse control or self-preservation! What kdrama nonsense is going on?

The mother and Dongbaek did surprise me, that Dongbaek walked, and that her mom thought she could get it in the first place. (Unless it's a misdirect and she was just holding off doc.) I was not surprised that Dongbaek cried over her mom's reaction more than her mom's intentions. Again, she's neither a dragon nor a hippo. I'm not saying she's weak or isn't the drip of water that wears through stone, but fierce and deadly she is not.

I'm not sure what I think was the best course of action for Dongbaek, but I hope she doesn't regret whatever choice, cause pretty sure she'll offer it up.

I'm not touching the revamped childhood soulmate scene stuff.

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

I don't get why they call here that either. I only remember that Yong Shik's mom once talked to a shaman (or something else) and was told that he's going to meet a dragon.

[daynr.livejournal.com]

what did you like about these two episodes? and want to see in the finale?

I loved the ladies shutting down the reporter. They were so great, seemingly unhelpful and the POW!

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

I laughed so much at the ahjummas being protective of Dong Baek! Also, the scenes with our lady lawyer, useless husband and mother in law were quite funny.

Little things from these 2 episodes hit some spots in my heart like the father begging the reporter to just attack him directly and not to include his kid. The reporter is really awful for thinking of using the child when he did not do anything wrong. Are they not afraid of how they'd damage the kid? There some quality jerks in this drama (yes, I hate that Doctor brother).

What do I want to see...I'm honestly ok with not having a happy ending with Yong Shik and Dong Baek's love story. Or even an open ending would bw ok with me. I'm curious about the killer. It seems that Dong Baek's mom knows something about it.

[daynr.livejournal.com]

Those were good moments!

I want an open ending that includes some acceptance of pil-gu/single mother. It's clear that Yong shik doesn't care, so some sign of a future family with his mom being ok with it. I would like Jessica to be left, just cause, and to see Mr. Copenhagen doctor suffer some real remorse. And a scene or two of our lady lawyer just absolutely loving life. And finally, the neighborhood ahjummas just continuing to be a handful, picking on and protecting Dong Baek.

Well, and the murder mystery and mother storyline to be resolved. And if there is a time skip, to not have the problems solved in the time skip.

[annayism.livejournal.com]

lmao this drama is wack. i started watching it for kang haneul and might as well finish it since i'm already at this point tho

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

excuse me, who is that beautiful icon of yours? (sorry totally off topic)

[annayism.livejournal.com]

it's kun from wayv/nct!! silver hair over the black undercut with the sleeveless denim top was a LOOK

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

Ohh thank you for that valuable information lol I don't follow WayV/NCT but I've recently become a huge fan of Ten (Doyoung and Jaehyun are also semi-faves lol). I've always admired his dancing but seeing him in SuperM made me appreciate him more. I watched their "Moonwalk" performance its amazing! The song is better than "Joppin" for me.

[annayism.livejournal.com]

haha i also agree with your moonwalk > jopping opinion! actually wayv's whole album is pretty great this time around!

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

Ohh that's nice to know. I always watch music shows so even if I don't really follow NCT I'm still familiar with some of their stages. WayV is the most impressive unit for me so far (it might change since they have sooo many units).

[infj23.livejournal.com]

I was really taken back by the mom returning for a kidney. I found myself wondering what I would do in a similar situation. It's heartbreaking to get glimpses of the mom's feelings about the abandonment juxtaposed to Dongbaek's.

I still don't think I'd have the audacity of asking the daughter I abandoned for a kidney. Whew.