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we see more of the gang's dynamic

Continuing with my rewatch. Episode 2 lets us see the gang in action and makes us slowly understand their dynamic. We continue to try to figure out who Black was. We find out Black is the one who brought them together. It seems that their main connection is their shared hatred of Tawi. Would be interesting to know how they all actually met and found each other. I like that we're getting to know a bit of the personalities. Yok is an artist and a bit of a romantic. Gram is the kindest of them all. Sean is very driven. Gumpa is the one who taught them all they know. White is actually not a very good liar and doesn't think about his actions much. I like how much White is trying to figure out Black's motivations. He really doesn't know his brother at all and doesn't know what he's gotten himself into. We also meet the mysterious UNAR. Once again with hindsight, I like some of the writing choices done here. Establishing Black as the person who often doesn't stick to plan and that's why the characters keep repeating it (which for us is important since we're hearing it for the first time). It's a nice in universe explanation of the need to explain to the audience what's happening. I also think the way they're continuing to have Todd be the one who helps White and how they keep each other informed is also good for reasons later on.I do have to mention that the quote Gram says "freedom is the oxygen of the soul"? Yeah it's from a Israeli military leader. Which I do think is a bit tone deaf considering what the show is about

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It's the beginning of the war Eunseong and his mother planned. Finally, Haein's grandfather knows the truth behind his girlfriend's presence. I wanted him to learn the hard way, but I can't deny how heartbreaking it was when he realised he lost the people who truly cared for him. He has nobody to blame but himself. Beomja is such a good daughter. After everything she's been through, she doesn't give up on her father. Her father owes her, her siblings, and his wife a lot. Apologies aren't enough. Let's talk about the funny scenes in this episode. Song Joongki's cameo was perfect. I was sad with Hyunwoo and Haein's decision for an amicable divorce, but his scene was entertaining. Yanggi is such a drama queen with a wild imagination. I bet he fed Hyunwoo over-the-top stories about how rich kids act when they found out Haein is a conglomerate. It's satisfying to see the whole Hong family in the countryside. Especially Soocheol and Haein's arrogant mother. It'll be fun to see them struggle in Hyunwoo's village. The people shouldn't be lenient on the Hong family's ignorance. Please teach them lessons and humble them!

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Haein has the right to be angry, but I wish she listened to Hyunwoo's side. Let him talk and tell her the truth about how he feels. He should know how hard it was for him ever since they lost their child. He lost his wife on the day she got rid of the baby room, and I believe Haein knew that. Soocheol is naive and childish, but he's right about his mother restricting him from learning and discovering things. How is he supposed to be a capable man if he's not allowed to do anything? His parents are probably scared they'll lose him like they lost Soowan, but they should let him do his own thing. I believe Soocheol's son isn't biologically his. His wife looked so guilty when he showed determination to be a good teacher for their son. I have a feeling Eunseong and his mother will go against one another. I think they'll have to fight each other at the end. Eunseong wants Haein, while his mother wants the Hong family's empire.

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