"That Winter, The Wind Blows" Eps 1-5 Discussion Post

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!!!!WARNING THIS POST CONTAINS SPIOLERS!!!!

A Pink’s Jung Eun Ji surprises viewers with her acting skills



In the first episode of SBS’s That Winter, The Wind Blows, which aired on February 13, Jung Eun Ji attracted attention by fluently using the standard form of Korean. Previously, fans loved Jung for her facility at speaking in the dialect of the Gyeongsang provinces, playing the role of Sung Si Won in Answer Me 1997. This was natural since she’s from Busan. However, in the case of That Winter, The Wind Blows, people were worried about whether Jung would be able to convincingly carry off her role in the series, which requires that she speak the standard language. However, Jung has shown that she is perfectly capable of handling both the linguistic and the emotional demands of the role, in which she plays opposite Jo In Sung.

Kim Gyu Tae, the director of the series, complimented her: “Jung Eun Ji acts the way she wants to. She doesn’t just stick to some usual pattern; her spontaneity is a strong point.”

That Winter, The Wind Blows is based on I Don’t Need No Love, Summer and created a stir even before it started broadcasting because of the casting of Jo In Sung and Song Hye Gyo in the lead roles.
source: enkorea

Interview with Kyung Soo Jin in ‘That Winter, The Wind Blows’

Actress Kyung Soo Jin recently revealed how she feels about playing opposite Jo In Sung as his first love.

Kyung appeared as Moon Hee Joo in the 5th episode of That Winter, The Wind Blows, which aired on February 21. Hee Joo falls in love with Oh Soo, played by Jo In Sung, gets pregnant. However, she is killed in a motorcycle accident while she’s in conflict with Oh Soo as he doesn’t want to have a baby.

Although her part was small, the starlet won over TV viewers, being hailed “Another Son Ye Jin.” She even topped the realtime search keyword list.

In an interview with Star news on February 23, Kyung said, “I played a small but amazing part. That’s why I’ve receiving positive responses.” She played the young role played by Lee Bo Young in The Equator Man and received rave reviews.

The actress said, “I was enchanted when I first read the script, and I decided to be in. I’m honored to be part of the series. I was very nervous while my first shooting, but the director really helped me overcome fears and concentrate on my part. ”

When asked about what it was like to work with Jo In Sung, the actress said, “I’m a huge fan of Jo In Sung, so it was like my dream come true. I hope there’s another chance to work with him in the future.”

Hee Joo dies in the 4th episode but she is to appear in Oh Soo’s reminiscence.
source: Starnews via enkorea


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Comments

[turdferguson.livejournal.com]

should i watch this???? like. would i cry???? i need a good crying session

[purekpopology.livejournal.com]

Nothing has made me cry yet, but it's VERY dramatic with some tragic moments. There may be crying in store later though.

Edit: I can think of lots of other dramas/movies that would make you cry though haha. "A Millionaires First Love" and "The Snow Queen" are two (both hyun bin weird...)

[aleexnews.livejournal.com]

yes. and it hasnt been that sad yet honestly, theres been some moments that i've cried but im a baby and its hard not to cry when u see little kids crying for their parents.

[aleexnews.livejournal.com]

CAN I JUST SAY THIS DRAMA IS LIKE A FUCKING DRUG I CANT GET ENOUGH OF??? IM COUNTING THE FCKN SECONDS RIGHT NOW FOR WEDSNESDAY TO COME ALREADY ASDGL;JADGJAD'GLJAD'LGHADFKHADFKDFAD

THIS DRAMA MAKES U FEEL SO CONFLICTED THOUGH, LIKE DAMN U FEEL SO GUILTY AND DIRTY SOMETIMES WITH ALL THIS ~SUBTLE INCEST~

LETS TURN THIS INTO A JO IN SUNG APPRECIATION/SPAM POST CAUSE THE MAN IS FUCKING BEGGING FOR IT

[purekpopology.livejournal.com]

LOL I FUCKING LOVE THIS COMMENT JSYK.

I'm also counting the seconds. I WANT NEED MOOOOOOOAR!

I love Jo In Sung's smile. I die a little happy death every time I see it.

[markthatcoin.livejournal.com]

i didn't want to watch this. but then gummy announced her song would be on the ost and i was like "welp time to try it. and there's an okay-looking dude"

SO GLAD I DID!!!

1) kim bum. duh.
2) THE MAIN GUY IS THE LOVER FROM FROZEN FLOWER!!! ikr!!!!!!
3) i forgot that 'melodrama' in korea is code for "crazy complicated as fuck storylines wherein everyone attempts to fuck over everyone else because everyone knows everyone else"
4) it's as addicting as Nice Guy was, when Nice Guy was in the thick of it (i ended up hatinggggg that tho)

polls:
1) definitely watch it. there's a scene in the first episode where you will be like OMG THEY ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. so the rest of the episodes you will sideeye everything they say. give it until ep 5 and you will finally understand how everyone knows each other.
2) crazy ex gf. that bitch is CRAYYYYYYYY. i also love how Moo Chul talks. so smooth and villainous.
3) until ep 5 i was CONVINCED she knew. but that lying down scene. yeah. no. she doesn't know.

[purekpopology.livejournal.com]

#3 - LOL thank you for the very accurate decoding!!

Polls
1 - I totally agree, that they seem perfect together FROM THE FIRST MEETING!!
2 - bitches be crazy.
3 - What, you don't cuddle up with your brother :o? I thought everyone did that... lulz jk jk

[purekpopology.livejournal.com]

Okay I voted Moo Chul as the most annoying, because honestly if the guy wants the money, he needs to stop messing with Soo's plan to get it back. He's going against his own best interest and that drives me nuuuuuuuuuuuuts.

[markthatcoin.livejournal.com]

gurl it's not like eunji's playing by the rules SHE IS ALSO CRAY

[quarryman28.livejournal.com]

YES! I was waiting to see if anyone was gonna make this type of post for easily the best drama of the year so far (I don't care that's it's only 5 episodes in!). It's so awesome to have a drama I'm this pumped for after being thoroughly disappointed by FBND and not warming up to Level 7.

Anyways, gonna sort of copypasta what I wrote from somewhere else:

I have no idea how I’m going to survive the rest of this series…

I'd enjoyed the first four episodes a lot, but episode five was the one that broke my heart and made me its biyotch. Oh Soo’s confronation with Moo Chul just…oof…I hadn’t seen a crying scene get to me that much since Uhmforce in Equator Man last year. God. I both loved and hated it all at once. Loved because these characters are so multi-layered and complex. It makes perfect sense why Oh Soo is the way he is. And Moo Chul, too; but he’s twisted and evil because of it. He’s an example of what happens when you let hatred consume you and take over your life.

And then we have Hee Sun who just…I don’t know where she stands, but I suspect she actually does care for Oh Soo somewhere deep in her heart, but hates herself for it (and thus conversely hates him more). I hope this is close to the truth, as it makes her whole back-and-forth with him a bit more reasonable.

But, still, Hee Joo’s death was an accident. A horrible, horrible accident which has affected these three characters. But, none of them seem to realize that.

And Young is finally opening up, smiling, trusting…being content and my heart just cracks at what’s going to come when she finds out the truth. That is, if she doesn't already know. Plus, that ever-drama-favourite-disease… Urgh, have I mentioned this show is gonna kill me?

This show may be a melo, but it has me on edge a bit like a thriller. When will they find out the truth? How will they find out? Is there anyway out alive of this for Oh Soo? How far will these people go just to make him suffer even more for something that was an accident? I’m going to be a nervous wreck for the rest of this, but I’ll love it all the same.

Oh, and my answers to the poll were YES!, So Ra (ugh, hate her), and undecided for the last (it could go either way!).

[markthatcoin.livejournal.com]

how do you feel about eunji/kim bum????? at first i was like "uh i hope they dont do that" and then they kissed right away and i was like DAYUM GIRL but idk now i kinda ship it. crazy attracts crazy i guess. i hope his family doesn't keep bumming him out.

This show may be a melo, but it has me on edge a bit like a thriller. When will they find out the truth? How will they find out? yes this! tbh i only like melodramas that make me feel these things

Ending predictions

[aleexnews.livejournal.com]

It's too early to tell i guess but i'm pretty sure both leads will die in the end tbh. In the movie this drama is based on, he dies and she lives if i remember correctly. but here they both dont seem like they have much to live for...

If they're gonna kill characters then I'd rather they both die then one stay alive suffering. I think there's like a 10% chance for a happy ending where both of them live happily ever after but im not hoping for much.

Also, i want Ohsoo to succeed but at the same time I don't want Youngie to believe 100% that he is her real brother, because then think of how weird and hard it's going to be for us and for her to accept that she has fallen in love for him? I mean that's just not gonna work for me. I think she seems happy right now but I'm not buying it that she believes him 100% just yet.

Wow, we're only five episodes in and i feel like this drama has advanced so much, im really curious as to what they're going to do for the remaining 11 episodes!

Re: Ending predictions

[purekpopology.livejournal.com]

Omg both dying at the end? my heart is already breaking at the idea D:... I guess I'd rather have both die too though. Just one is more tragic.

[yumematsu.livejournal.com]

I really love this drama, it's the first melo I've really gotten on board with tbh. Nice Guy was pretty good in parts, but it was too uneven and I don't think characters other than Maru got enough motivation for what they did. idk. but this one... I really love our main characters and Hee-sun and Jin-sung, I'm still confused by Secretary Wang, I would feel bad for Moo-chul except for the way Soo cried in that scene in the forest, oh my god.

all in all I think this drama is really strong - Jo In-sung is a fantastic actor, and without him playing Soo I probably wouldn't like this drama remotely as much. I just hope it keeps this up and doesn't end up lagging as it gets longer, as dramas are wont to do. I'm rooting for this one, though!

[purekpopology.livejournal.com]

I agree, Jo In Sung is really the one making this character memorable. He's so ridiculously convincing in this role.

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

OTish, but i already was enchanted by JIS thanks to this drama, but rn i am watching frozen flower and i am completely in love with him.

[psydeul.livejournal.com]

Until he gave her the cotton candy, I think she was more unsure than not about him being her brother. I still don't think she's 100% sure. At least I hope not because that makes this transition from siblings to "hey I have feelings for you" a heck of a lot less rocky and awkward.

Also Soo is so bad at pretending to be Young's brother sometimes I can't help but laugh at it. The cuddling, grabbing her face to show how the guy was going to kiss his girlfriend, hugging her from behind, the stuff in the preview for the next ep. Really selling the whole brother thing there. (These two have some really good chemistry, though, so I'm definitely not complaining.)

I love how the characters in this drama are more complex and not cookie cutter drama types. Except So Ra. Girl is obviously crazy and needs a reality check like right now. I love you so I'm getting you put in jail so you can't leave me while I'm gone? Wonder how she's going to stir things up when she finds Oh Soo again.

[aleexnews.livejournal.com]

I forgot to mention the cinematography is GORGEOUS. But these are the same people that made Padam Padam, The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats so I'm not surprised it's so pleasing to the eyes. I think Padam Padam had even better scenery but either way they're both amazing dramas. It has this really dark mood/feeling to it but still it's all so pretty!

Just to mention a few, the cotton candy scene, scene where he jumps in the lake to save her, scene where he goes to leave flowers for Ohsoo, etc.

[rikli.livejournal.com]

wow i loved padam padam so it's not surprising i love this one from the very first ep as well
beautiful dramas <3

[initialc.livejournal.com]

I am completely obsessed by the nuances in this drama. The subtle looks, the camera angles and the use of music is quite perfect.

I think the characters are still being totally fleshed out, but the foundations are there. I'm still reeling from when Young was fine with dying with so much ahead for her and Soo was on a limited timeline and fighting for life.

I personally think death would be an easy way out for these characters. I want to root for them. I want to see them both win.

Also, everyone on this show is batshitcrazy. I LOVE IT.

[markthatcoin.livejournal.com]

"Also, everyone on this show is batshitcrazy. I LOVE IT."

I will only watch a melodrama if this is true!

[we-rob-banks.livejournal.com]

UGH THIS SHOW IS SO GOOD. The cast, the cinematography, and writing is all so on point.

I don't think she 100% believes him but she obviously wants to SO BAD. I mean, her life has been so devoid of hope and trust for so long and here comes this brother she's been building up in her mind since she was child. I can't wait for his true identity to be revealed but I'm living for the squickiness of their relationship. I was actually squirming at the reunion scene when he grabbed her cheeks (can you imagine being a partygoer witnessing that omg).

[tag-traumer.livejournal.com]

Jo In Sung opaa I miss you in dramaland *________________*

...I just hope this drama doesn't have a tragic ending like What Happened In Bali.

Hopefully I can refrain myself from spoiling myself of the ending of the Japanese drama this drama is based off.

[bumie.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THIS DRAMA EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS PERFECT AND IT'S GIVING ME A HARD TIME , CAN WE HAVE EPISODE 6 NOW .
INSUNG IS TAKING MY SOUL ;;__;; , PERFECT CAST AND BEAUTIFUL AMAZING FLAWLESS AND I FEEL SO WRONG WHEN I WATCH IT .
i wonder how far they will go as siblings

[baroness.livejournal.com]

why doesn't lj let me comment baww


but ANYWAY, this so is SO G O O D omgg
i'm like living for it rn, i can't wait for the new eps this week (because apparently i have nothing else going on in my life rn lol :((( )

[bumie.livejournal.com]

"i'm like living for it rn"
SAME HERE

[cee-90.livejournal.com]

I am ridiculously in love with this drama!!! Not surprising tho,since I prefer not-so-special storyline/setting with spectacular actor/actresses with some depth in their characters rather than nice ideas of storyline/setting with average acting.

What I love from this drama is that the characters are not entirely good or bad. They're in that grey area that makes me wondering myself whether or not I should let the bad things they do pass or not. Not So Ra though,that girl is craaaay.

The cinematography in this drama is sooooo beautiful and Jo In Sung & Song Hye Gyo is just flawless. Their acting is great and so believable. Although I must say I sometimes annoyed by Kim Bum's & Eun Ji's character, I love this two because they're cute together. IDK why I feel this tugging feeling in my heart everytime they do the flashback to kid Young&Soo. And I smile like an idiot everytime adult Young and Soo laughing freely. SOBS.

I do hope they won't bring the brain tumor as the major issue though, I always kinda hate it when K-Dramas bring incurable diseases and sudden stabbing/gunshot into the picture.

[twinkystar16.livejournal.com]

this is such a good drama, everything are perfect, i especially love the cinematography
JIS and SHG are flawless beautiful people, their chemistry is amazing

[markthatcoin.livejournal.com]

Their chemistry in the letter reading scene in episode 1 made me freak out!

[honeebs.livejournal.com]

omg omg omg
I just started this, finished eppy 4 last night.
wtf! sister/brother luvin' nooo but yess they aren't related wtf korea stoppp.
I like Hee Sun but I wish she was just a team player, part of their con crew.
The story of her being the dead ex-girlfriend's sister is stupid. Makes me dislike her jealous ways.

[love-keiko.livejournal.com]

just posting to ask if i should watch this. and what ppl like/dislike about this drama so far.

[purekpopology.livejournal.com]

The poll above says it best! 35 out of 37 say yes, they recommend it so far.

Likes: good acting (especially Jo In Sung), cinematography is pretty, good chemistry between the leads, every character has real motivation behind their actions (good or bad)

Dislikes: None so far! Some of the "bad guys" piss me off, but that's their job lol.

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

I don't know why I let myself get sucked in by this drama...why did I start watching? I can tell I'm going to be crying or screaming at the screen or something and I'm going to get all frustrated but I'm already too deep in it eep. It's already so dramatic and there's still quite a bit to go!!! 0.o

[anconeous.livejournal.com]

Ugh. I have exam week plus finals week coming up and it pissed me off that I can't watch this drama. :( Recaps alone are making me crazy, what more the actual show? I must resist for a few more weeks.

BUT HOLY CRAP THE EYECANDY TRIFECTA THAT IS JO INSUNG, SONG HYEKYO, AND KIM BUM. <3

[chanqsun.livejournal.com]

omg i can't believe im just seeing this post today but omfg op! YESYESYES! BEAUTIFUL POST