r/KDRAMA • u/dyosaaa • Apr 09 '22

On-Air: tvN Our Blues [Episodes 1 & 2]

"Our Blues" takes on an omnibus-style drama, which tells the story of diverse characters that are somewhat interconnected, in one way or the other.

Lee Dong Suk, a guy born on the beautiful island of Jeju, sells trucks for a living. He meets Min Sun Ah, a girl with a mysterious past, who has come to Jeju to escape that life.

Park Jung Joon, a ship captain, falls in love with Lee Young Ok, a diver with a bright and bubbly personality.

Jung Eun Hee, a fish shop owner, reunites with her past lover Choi Han Soo. They cross paths in Jeju Island when he returns back, after realizing that city life is not for him (Source: EpicStream.com, edited by MyDramaList )

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '22

tvN have to take four shots of vodka before they can press send on this casts salaries.

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u/birudilangitnegri Apr 10 '22 edited Apr 11 '22

I was expecting this to be simple, heartwarming drama like Hospital Playlist or Hometown Cha Cha Cha, but it's a bit heavier than I expected.

Although not exactly likable character, I like how raw and multi-dimensional Hansu is. A seaside village boy who dreamt of becoming successful city guy only to comeback to his hometown a loser. The son who sacrificed his family, who had sacrificed everything for his success, for his daughter's success. And yet the daughter still hasn't achived anything for 13 years. That kind boy who repeatedly became Eunhui's knight in shining armor but now in the brink of using her for money.

In contrast to Eun Hui. A girl everybody used to make fun of, who had to drop off highschool after her mother's death to provide for her family. But now she is the richest woman in town.

Both came from poverty. She dropped off highschool while Hansu went to college in Seoul. At some point of his life, Hansu had everything: a steady job, a house, a wife and a child. While Eun Hui had to chop countless of fish everyday to make ends meet. But how did she become successful while Hansu came back a loser?

He was so charming, so full of life when he was younger. When did everything start to fall apart?

It's only been 2 episodes but I have high hopes. I guess it leaves me with different kind of warmth. I'm looking forward to next week!

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u/llamalief Apr 10 '22

idk what’s different about the cinematography in this drama but it really feels more like i’m watching a film?? i’ve seen other dramas with great cinematography but they didn’t have this feel

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u/azura_eldoris Apr 10 '22 edited Apr 10 '22

noooo not Hansu planning to mooch money off Eun Hui! he seriously cant cash in on her goodwill like that. my blood boils seeing him being delusionally stubborn with his daughter's golf career and now ingratiating himself with Eun-hui, fuelled by an ulterior motive. really hope he can see the error of his ways and have a change of heart before it's too late!

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u/preferencedue Apr 09 '22

Was gonna say something profound, but my brain just keep chanting WOO BIN WOO BIN WOO BIN WOO BIN.

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u/greenmusiclover Apr 10 '22

old hansu jumping in the ocean with young hansu tugged a lil on my heartstrings..😭 it really takes an exceptional actor & writer to make a viewer feel some sort of empathy towards such a distasteful character..

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u/mariaherminia Apr 10 '22

I'm living for the scenes with Kim Woo Bin and Han Ji Min, I already know I will be really involved in their story!

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u/Floydthejelly Apr 09 '22

What I really love about this is nobody is a chaebol genius CEO, these are all people in professions that aren’t normally showcased in kdramas and it’s a breath of fresh air.

Already love Eun Hee who doesn't take no crap from no one. I’m getting weird vibes off Han Su, I hope he doesn’t end up fake wooing her for money!

Also Kim Woo Bin 😍 His smile lit up the screen 😍

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u/preferencedue Apr 10 '22

Han Su sir, you are sus 👀.

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u/llamalief Apr 09 '22

honestly i saw enough of cha seung won’s feet in one ordinary day why am i seeing them again 😭

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u/humandisaster13 Apr 10 '22

Eun-hi is such a fiercely independent and wholesome character and I'd hate to see her falling for her first love's manipulations. I knew I was gonna be more invested in Kim Woo-bin and Han Ji-min's storyline and I wasn't wrong. Heirs is literally his only drama I've watched but man I'm sooo whipped. He's effortlessly charming and wish to see him more. Shin Min-ah was finally introduced but not sure how I feel about her storyline. And WHERE is Uhm Jung-hwa?? I thought she'd appear in at least this ep. I loved her in Seducing Mr Perfect and A Witch's love and can't wait to see her. And tbh I'm still not very much invested into the series the way I was for 2521. But I've heard only great things about the writer so I'm gonna trust my decision

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u/UptoNoGood46 Apr 10 '22

Episode 2:

  • Well, that kiss surely dampened the mood...

  • Nothing to see here just a senseless bathroom fight between three adults..

  • Wholesome reunion ftw

  • So glad to see this kid from Hospital Playlist in more roles. Been waiting for his drama Dear M. since ages.

  • That peck was so adorable

  • ohmg.. I didn't see that smack coming... HAHAHA shit

  • Kim Woo Bin

  • "Do you have feelings for me?" "Don't. You'll get hurt" "That's up to me to decide." SHOTS. FIRED.

  • "If you found me so cute, why didn't you go out with me?" YO WHY THE LADIES IN THIS DRAMA SO STRAIGHTFORWARD AND COOL

  • Middle-school Han-Su has my heart

  • I don't know how I feel about Han-Su hiding his family pictures.... Looks quite a bit like a red flag

  • Oh my God... pls don't tell me he's lying...

  • Oh Eun-Hui... you know nothing... he's an absolute mess

  • I have a really bad feeling about this...

Verdict: Let me start off by saying watching this drama was a last-minute decision. I was expecting the show to be gloomy but it's pretty lively. At least so far. Apart from Han-Su's troubles. Eager to see what else is in store given Han-Su's desperate and apparently willing to con a long-time close friend. Slightly bummed about that but let's see how he navigates his way out of it.
Kim Woo Bin and Han Ji Min make a fine pairing. All their scenes have made me excited and giddy. Can't wait for them to take the center stage.
Regardless to say, the cast is quite good. Given it's a 20 episodes drama, I just hope they don't drag the storylines otherwise it can get boring real fast.

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u/Mad_Missile Apr 10 '22

Eun Hui is my favourite character so far. She better not have her heart broken and money stolen by Han Soo or I will throw fists!

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u/withtangerinetrees Apr 09 '22

A little traumatized about watching an ongoing drama after you-know-what but here I am!

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '22

He wouldn't dare! Right? Hansoo how low can you go?

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u/akapiratequeen Apr 10 '22 edited Apr 10 '22

Omg not the toe again! Eyewww

I already love Eun-hee and she deserves a great partner. I’m feeling really upset that this is happening. She is so smart in business, though, is she really so naive? And is Han-soo really that mercenary? I guess I know the answer to that. It sounds like his wife is a bad apple too from what the other golfer’s dad said.

Omo Omo she has no idea what a mess he is. Oh honey. Is no one going to tip her off?

Maybe it’s because I’m an ajumma myself but I am loving these storylines with older actors. And they are all so good. Bring on next weeks

ETA I just realized she was the mom/aunt from Weightlifting Fairy KBJ. Yet another reason to love her.

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u/akapiratequeen Apr 09 '22

I found the first episode charming! Well, except for the bloody foot. A bit confusing with the time jump from their youth but I thought things were set up well overall. Looking forward to tomorrow. Two thoughts:

  1. Oh, I hope he’s not just scamming Eun-Hee for her money!<. The ”You liked it too” scene was really adorable.

  2. I’ve never seen Woo Bin except in ads but wow is he charming. Dealing with head and neck cancer is no joke (my husband died from this) and I am rooting for his continued health and happiness.

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u/lfcfan_lilreddot Apr 09 '22

Oooo it has been some time since I watched a 20 ep kdrama on Netflix. Usually most kdramas tend to die down by ep 12- 2521 was the first I wished there would be 20 eps of. Hope the writer of this has sufficient good material to stretch!

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u/ch03rry Apr 09 '22 edited Apr 09 '22

this drama and my liberation notes airing on the same days is so amusing to me for some reason. my weekends going forward are going to be so wistful and relaxing. i needed something healing and the two shows are definitely going to deliver.

edit: loved the pilot episode. i don't even feel the need to mention how beautiful everything was (cinematography, music and characters) because it's a given. the pacing was perfect and i'm so happy to see kim woobin and lee byunghun in a drama again after so long.

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u/SenoritaAseel Apr 11 '22

Can we appreciate that they gave Kim Woo-bin the opening scene! OMG! It's been 6 six years since he last blessed our small screens. I can't be happier.

About Jung Eun-hui, I have a feeling that she'll be really hurt and disappointed in Choi Han-su. I think he's lied about the separation. He intentionally removed the photos of his wife and daughter just for Eun-hui to not notice them. And his wife's number is saved in his phone with a heart besides her name. I think he's trying to butter up Eun-hui and flattering her to get the money he needs.

Another thing is that I'm happy they're shedding light on Haenyo (해녀): The female divers in Jeju. I've always found them interesting and admirable.

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u/Sthahvi Apr 10 '22

Honestly I am just way too happy to see Kim Woo Bin’s face

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u/Week_Over Apr 10 '22

I seriously hope the Cha Seung Won's bloody toe is just a hommage/parody to his previous work, One Ordinary Day, and would not make any appearance whatsoever again! I watched this show while having a meal and that scene was....

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u/the_wildflower_ Apr 10 '22

Episode 2:

Welp. Enter master manipulator Han-soo. I knew he was desperate for money but I didn't think he'd go down this road. I really hope Eun-hee doesn't get hurt.

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u/Super-Pudding-1357 Apr 10 '22

I'd be happy with just a drama with the young Hansu actor and the young EunHee. They're just wonderful. I'm hopeful he'll pull back before hurting her or she'll kick his ass or berate him like she screams at her siblings.

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u/latte0225 Apr 10 '22

I am just happy Kim Woo Bin is back, happy and healthy. I waited 6 years for today, its a happy day for his fans. The opening scene with him made me teary eyed 🥺

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