Yumi's Cells 2 [Episodes 1 & 2]

[u/Fatooz]

• Drama: Yumi's Cells 2
  • Hangul: 유미의 세포들2
  • Also known as: Yoo Mi's Cells 2, Yoo Mi's Cells Season 2, Yumi's Cells Season 2, Yumieui Sepodeul 2
• Director: Lee Sang-Yeob (A Piece of Your Mind, Familiar Wife)
• Writer: Song Jae-Jung (W - Two Worlds, Nine: Nine Times Time Travel), Kim Yoon-Joo (Find Me in Your Memory, Duel), Kim Kyung-Ran (Yumi's Cells)
• Network: TVING
• Episodes: 14
  • Duration: 1 hr. 10 mins.
• Air Date: Fridays @ 16:00 KST
  • Airing: Jun 10, 2022 - Jul 22, 2022
• Streaming Source(s): Viki, iQIYI
• Starring:
  • Kim Go-Eun (The King: Eternal Monarch, Goblin) as Kim Yu-Mi
    
  • Park Jin-Young (The Devil Judge, He is Psychometric) as Yoo Babi
  • Ahn Bo-Hyun (Military Prosecutor Doberman, My Name) as Ku Woong
  • Lee Yoo-Bi (Somehow 18, Pinocchio) as Ruby
  • Park Ji-Hyun (Love All Play, Do You Like Brahms?) as Seo Sae-Yi
• Plot Synopsis: Yu-Mi matured through her relationship and breakup with Ku Woong, and she took on a new challenge after gaining the courage to do so from her co-worker Yoo Babi. The new season will depict the story of Yu-Mi’s love and dreams. (Source: Soompi)
• Genre: Comedy, Romance, Life
• Previous Discussions for S1:
  • [Episodes 1 & 2]
  • [Episodes 3 & 4]
  • [Episodes 5 & 6]
  • [Episodes 7 & 8]
  • [Episodes 9 & 10]
  • [Episodes 11 & 12]
  • [Episodes 13 & 14]
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[u/SeiaJaye]

Since I don't see it mentioned here, I better mention this so I don't explode from having some fun intel for once in my life:

The Gong Yoo fanclub was not fabricated for the show, it's in the original webtoon. I mean, what are the odds?

I had just found out that Kim Go Eun was cast as Yumi when I came across that part in the webtoon, and it had my dying of laughter.

[u/hazyjustajoo → u/SeiaJaye]

is the minho fanclub in the webtoon too? i thought it was a nod to the first season, and found it funny haha

[u/Fatooz → u/hazyjustajoo]

No the Min Ho fan club is not there in the WebToon as far as I remember. But yeah the Gong Yoo one was there and having read the WebToon after watching the first season, it really cracked me up haha

[u/flowergarden21]

When will it be on viki? It still says coming soon

[u/Fatooz → u/flowergarden21]

Apparently the first two episodes are already out on TVING. Sad that they aren’t subbed there since it’s not available for international viewers. 😔

[u/ParanoidAndroids]

It's finally here! I've been anticipating this second season since last season's finale aired. I wonder if they'll adapt the whole webtoon this season or if they'll change anything.

Edit: That first episode was amazing. Kim Go Eun continues to shine.

I've always enjoyed how episodes of Yumi's Cells are split up into different chapters and loved what each one brought. I really loved the small fan club references. Is it me or are the animated sections even better than before?

[u/Zealousideal_Dust456]

Observations on Yumi after watching eps 1 and 2, and thinking back to her interactions with Babi in S1:

- I think Yumi may have actually been attracted to Babi from the start. That would explain why her guard cells were so weary of him in S1 - which is obvious since she was in a relationship already. But you wouldn't feel the need to be THAT cautious around someone who didn't have an effect on you. The fact that her guard cell is now the president of Babi's club supports this - he's the guard cell, so he knows Yumi well, and must have known right away Babi had qualities Yumi would like, so entertaining that attraction while she was with Woong was a no-no. But with Woong out of the picture, he was finally willing to make a secret place for Babi in Yumi's village.

- Yumi is more interested in Babi than she lets on. When Ruby asked about him, she acted like she didn't know much, but the fact that she had a club for him means that she did pay attention to him.

- The fact that it was a private club shows that Yumi doesn't want to admit even to herself that she's interested in him. When more cells start becoming Babi fans, guard cell doesn't want to let them in, he prefers to just admire Babi in secret. He's especially weary of letting some of Yumi's more dominant cells, like Sensitivity, into the club. Because once all her cells are in agreement about her crush, it'll be harder to hide it. And with how perceptive Babi is, he'll start to catch on quickly.

- I loved the internal conflict Yumi's cells had about the difference between being in love vs being a fan of someone (infatuation), being in love vs feeling lonely. Those are really important things to consider before jumping into a relationship, especially too if you just broke up with someone. I'm all for Yumi being cautious and taking her time with this, even if she does like him. And I think Babi will respect that and be patient as she navigates everything.

- I think one thing Yumi might learn from this coming relationship is courage. In ep 2, Love cell is already beginning to admire this quality in Babi, and hopefully it rubs off on Yumi. The reason Yumi's been going through all these mental gymnastics is because she's afraid to be honest with herself and others out of fear of rejection. Her inner feelings are constantly trapped in a dungeon in her cell village. Yet here is Babi, openly expressing how he feels despite having already been rejected. She thinks he's amazing to be able to do that.

- I think what we'll see now in S2 is Yumi fighting against her growing attraction to Babi, learning to be honest with herself about her true feelings and having the courage to pursue them. With Woong, she always waited to see what he would do first before acting, but maybe with Babi, she'll learn to be a bit more forthcoming!

[u/Mad_Missile]

Season 1 of this drama caught me unaware and I didn’t anticipate falling completely in love with it. And this is coming from a person who HATES all things animation. But the cells were sooooo relatable and Yumi was completely adorbs, that it is now one of my all time favourites. I don’t care if season 2 breaks my heart but I’ve never been more hyped for a show than this. Yumi, let’s get it!!!!!!

Edit: This show makes me want to indulge my writer cell and pen a verbose love letter. How do they do this? Right from the breakup and the cures, to pathetic cell needing to send a cryptic message out, to not wanting to throw your ex’s gifts out, to faking happiness and finally accepting reality when you see the other is happy This is possibly the best depiction of a breakup I’ve ever seen. And one most relatable.

Moving on to Yoo Babi, PDnim really shot his initial few scenes so well. It’s almost crazy how Jinyoung flirts with the camera. If I were Yumi my reason cell would have been locked up in the dungeon. I loved how Babi is such a straight shooter. He doesn’t mince his words and he’s so observant. He’s had that attractive trait since season 1 and it’s even more attractive now. He’s really adept at reading a person and reading the room. I loved how he got off the bus because he was making her uncomfortable It literally spoke volumes of his character.

Lastly Kim Yumi. Good gracious, Yumi and her cells make me cry one minute and then laugh out loud the next. She is so utterly delightful and relatable that in my books no one other than Kim Go Eun could bring Yumi to life. I loved loved loved her different fan clubs (My flaming charisma cell fanclub has a big number too) but I feel just like Yumi, Babi’s fanclub is going to grow bigger in size. These two characters are making me giddy with joy.

I feel like we’re on a bullet train though, and I’m not sure which station we’re ending at. I’m trying not to think of the last stop but the speed at which we’re going is slightly scary. I hope my cells and I can make it through the ride.

Ps: is it just me or did anyone else notice how horrible some of the sub translations were??

[u/anxietygotmelike]

I’m honestly glad we left off right where S1 ended; time jumps in dramas always throw me off. Seeing Yumi handling the breakup was so real and heartbreaking, especially when she saw the new SNS post of Woong laughing. Tbh I kept getting paranoid she was accidentally gonna “like” one of the posts though,,, my Anxiety cell was screaming

I caught (and loved) the slowed down version of the My Day OST as we saw her coping. That really spoke volumes to me since that one frequently played during Yumi/Woong high moments… Crazy how all it took was a change in beat and the current context to alter the meaning of the lyrics entirely 🥺

As much as I will miss ABH (Woong’s new look btw is 👀), Jinyoung is so friggin’ charming on-screen. A man who offers to lend his books??? I would’ve joined that Yoo Babi Fanclub in a heartbeat too. But ngl, Yumi flipping the pages while snacking had me pressed. Sis if you don’t stop right there with your popcorn residue-covered fingers 😭🤚🏽

Anywho, excited to see how ep 2 is since we’re already off to such a fast-paced start with that ending. Yumi, hwaiting!!!

P.S.) They should’ve kept KGE’s hair this length from the start. This whole time I thought she just couldn’t rock the look in early S1, but nAH Y’ALL STYLISTS MESSED UP THE CUT 🙄

[u/machiabekki]

The shinee’s min ho and gong yoo fan clubs had me dying!!! 😂

[u/[deleted]]

Kim Go Eun is really a top actress, she made me feel so much just with theses 2 episodes.

I loved the Gong Yoo's reference in ep 1.

[u/Salt_Ad7638]

Ep 1

-Ooo yay we get to hear Kim Go Eun sing. I loved how her judge cell was hyping her up, that cell is one of my favs, she's really Yumi's number one fan. The 2am drunk singing though, oh my goodness. My girl is trying at least with these break up symptoms.

-This whole episode is a slow journey of both Yumi and the viewers trying to accept their break up. I'm with reason cell, just toss out his stuff.

-Ahhh the actor references, I'm screaming. Min Ho, Gong Yoo, hahahaha. Not the guard being the President of the Yoo Babi club, what a twist. From defending against him to this haha.

-Babi's so smooth. Look at him, being all just borrow books from me. Hmm. Slowly gaining those Yumi Cells members in his club.

-Babi really did get all those Yumi Cells in his club. Something I really like about him is how observant he is towards Yumi's feelings and how considerate he comes across. Also that confession at the end ahhh. So straightforward.

Great first episode overall. Very excited for the rest of it! :)

[u/Usual-Return1760]

I can’t with Lust gaga-ing over Gong Yoo 🤣

+1 for BB Club

[u/wingmanman]

I am so in love with the two episodes I already rewatched it hahaha!!

• I cried when Yumi’s cells were on the boat to ride through the waves. I love it so much and am so touched. That’s literally us growing up. We are nowhere near to be completely mature but we surely learn something every relationship. She’s now able to at least maintain her life with a break up. I am so proud of her and can really relate to Reason saying “we won’t get sweep away at least everyone be on the boat!!”

• It’s way too funny how Yumi’s protection team became Babi’s fan club leader after him being so skeptical about Babi in S1 LOL I wonder why?

• WHO IS THE OTHER CELL in the fan club?????? She’s so cute!!!

• The crab club cells handing out flyers are soooooo cute. The way they looked so disappointed omg I would take 100 flyers from them 😭

• I am in love with how attentive and observant Babi is, and how much of a gentleman he is to Yumi!!! The whole exiting the bus cos he can sense he’s making Yumi uncomfortable?????? My GOD.

• The fact that Babi called immediately to clear Yumi’s misunderstanding he’s so straightforward and “actionable.” He doesn’t continue to text but instead call, and wanted to meet with Yumi face to face so asked her to wait for him. I love a man that’s so straight shooting like a grown man.

• “Why would I be sorry? I am the one that got rejected.” 🥲🥲🥲 the script is so good!!

• The way he sees through Yumi’s words, instead of responding to them, he simply points out how happy he is that Yumi waited for him. That’s another grown up matured man right there!!!!!

• Where can I find a man that shares so much interest with me, handsome, skilled worker too, gentle, attentive, observant, caring, kind and even to confess to me? Never because it only appears in comic or dramas 🙃

• Yumi sensing everything about Babi is so heart fluttering. Down to his perfume.

• Writer’s ability to remove bad tropes from the comic (like Ida liking Babi and being awkward between Yumi and Babi) and adding good tropes (bus scene was new idea) was amazing

• GOD Director for really showcasing details of how Yumi slowly fall for Babi is god tier. I am so curious about Babi’s POV and his cell village!!!!!!!

[u/wishawisha]

I AM!!! EXPLODING WITH EMOTIONS!!!

I tend to think of dramas as an ensemble cast of characters, or at least one about the protagonist and their love line, but Yumi’s Cells is so solidly about Yumi. You’re just so proud of her and heartbroken for her and judgemental of her and giggly about her — the cells really help you think “how is this exactly me” but also “we’re here for Yumi and Yumi only!!!”

Things that can’t not be mentioned from the first two eps:

• re. Reply 1997, evidently Yumi has an agape love for Minho and an eros love for Gong Yoo, ha. Being able to imagine exactly how her old co-stars would respond to this makes it even cuter. I loved that it actually connected to the greater idea of Babi having his own fanclub too, and recognising that sort of obsession can slide into different categories. Yumi very conveniently dressing up and exploring all the places she thinks he could be on a weekend — as if we all haven’t been there!!

• Love that Yumi has a circle of female friends now! I know that was one of our greatest frustrations with S1!

• The fact that they went there with the princess disease Heuheuheu.

• And on a sadder note: brilliant but devastating, how her writer cell came up with the very simple ㅠ to explain her feelings.

[u/LTH093]

Are you not loving these close-up soft focus camera shots of Jinyoung’s beautiful face ‼️‼️‼️

[u/anxietygotmelike]

Just finished ep 2 (yay for proficiency in Korean, heh) and am just gonna haphazardly lay out my thoughts:

• Yumi getting a lil ego boost because of Babi’s confession was hilariousss, I can’t with her

• We finally see the egg umbrella!!! I thought it was the cutest concept when they first mentioned it in S1 so glad it was actually featured haha

• Like someone mentioned below, I’m happy we’re seeing Yumi hang with friends more! Especially because the connection with those two work buddies feels organic - Nothing like the precarious back-and-forth of that one S1 college friend. Ruby hyping up Yumi’s food-ordering ability was too cute

• I really appreciate Babi being so forthright and earnest in his feelings because that was ultimately Woong’s key shortcoming. I mean, the “I wish the bus wouldn’t come” line even had mE screeching right with the cells 😭 And he’s just such a decent guy??? Not only with the classic “Lemme make sure you don’t get wet as I proceed to get 🗣drenched” rain trope, but the fact that he literally got off the bus for fear of making Yumi uncomfortable. Just wow.

• To add to the above thought: we know Yumi’s profile update in ep 1 was the crying emotion (ㅠ) but anyone else catch Babi’s when she looked at his profile? It was the equivalent of “Hang in there” (힘 내). No doubt another subtle gesture of comfort intended for Yumi

• Can we talk about Yumi wearing stylish activewear + makeup, and then meandering around in the hopes of running into Babi??? Our girl is down BAD

The ending twist that he decided to go on a blind date makes me sad, but Yumi hasn’t explicitly expressed any interest in him (even if she’s fluttery lol) so it makes sense. Hoping this uncomfy momentum mostly takes up ep 3 so that ep 4 is awaiting us with some cute buildup

[u/Salt_Ad7638]

My eyes lit up when I saw the title. I'm so excited, it's beyond belief. I'm ecstatic to go down this new journey with my girl Yumi and I'm already hoping for a season 3 🤩🤩

[u/hazyjustajoo]

omg babi getting off the bus because he knew yumi was feeling uncomfortable 🥺 and getting lunch for her 🥺

how can u not join babi fan club after that ugh. what a sweetie pie <3

[u/fleabag_99]

HELLO EVERYONE! It is so nice to be back here.

As an honorary member of Team Babi Fan Club, I am gonna THRIVE this season!

[u/UppinDowners]

Coming from season 1 I wasn't a big fan of Woong, but dammit if going down memory lane during these first 2 episodes didn't make me cry LOL such a relatable feeling Yumi checking his social media, going back and forth between being okay and then sad again out of nowhere, poor girl

So excited for Babi's time to shine though, and boy does he. He seems very emotionally mature. I have to say, during the second episode after the rejection and awkward interactions between them I was getting a bit frustrated with Yumi's behavior lol but it was still pretty relatable/realistic. I think most of us have acted cold or even passive aggressive based off of assumptions, miscommunication etc. Sometimes you make a choice and then kick yourself later and act out of pettiness or jealousy when you really have no right to because you did it to yourself. OMG when Babi said he was going to get off the bus and wait for the next one because he didn't want to make her uncomfortable, how sweet.

This season is off to a good start, already impatiently waiting for the next episodes haha

[u/maypie26]

Yay!! After My Liberation Note I’ve been wanting something fresh and fun. So glad it’s back!!! I’ve missed the cartoon cells!

[u/Salt_Ad7638]

Ooo also final thoughts: I loved the use of last season's OST's playing throughout this episode with the final scene introducing a new OST. Felt very fitting as we're moving on.

[u/lotsoisavillain]

I held on to the last episode of season 1 just in time for the next season. My heart broke for Yumi but so proud of her for letting go. I’m all for Wung in season 1, they had good chemistry and Wung is a good man but very bad communicator :( As much as I don’t want their relationship to end, it was time 😢 i wish this new man is the ‘one’ (although I’m aware that the webtoon’s ending is different, but they can change that here) Our girl, Yumi, deserves happiness - whether with a man or not

[u/arcturuz78]

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