[Spoiler] "Lee Soon-sin is the Best": Episode 10
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How proud am I of Soon-shin this episode? She did a few things that really made me gloriously happy. I also loved watched the couples progress and the hilarity that went along with said progression.
AGB Nielsen Nationwide had this episode coming in at 27.3%. Yeah, it deserves it, y'know, that #1 status.
"Lee Soon-sin is the Best" is directed Yoon Seong-sik by and written by Jeong Yoo-kyeong and features Lee Ji-eun, Cho Jung-seok, Go Doo-shim and Lee Mi-sook.
Episode 10 recap
We begin with Mi-ryeong sweetly greeting our little Soon-shin and ignoring annoying Yi-jung. HOORAY! I love the meanness. Well, from Mi-ryeong, not the attitude that Yi-jung gives Soon-shin. She can shove that down her throat. Mi-ryeong informs the girls that they will be studying together and that both girls should call her "teacher (seonsaengnim)" instead of "ahjumma" as Yi-jung has been addressing her.
HA! You getting beat, girl!
Yi-jung complains about working with Soon-shin (who scoffs at her whining), but the whiner has no choice but to SUFFAR! Then Mi-ryeong rags on Yi-jung's attire, y'know, the dress that looks like a rose garden threw up on it. The girl should come dressed as a student and arrive promptly - Yi-jung was late because she got her hair did. Mi-ryeong says tardiness is also a "no-no" as an actor and so she gets punished!
THIRTY LASHES WITH A WHIP!
No...she just has to clean, in her rose regurgitation dress and heels. Yi-jung hates the idea but she chooses cleaning over being sent home.
Then the most awesome scene:
Yi-jung cleaning with two fingers touching the rag in her getup. The maid ahjumma brings her plain clothes and watches Yi-jung have a total hissy fit.
HEEEEE!
While Yi-jung cleans, Mi-ryeong asks why Soon-shin wants to be an actress. Soon-shin admits she doesn't think she can even be an actress and that she doesn't know why Joon-ho signed her. She signed because she made life financially difficult for her mother. Mi-ryeong is surprised by this answer.
Yi-jung stalks in and glares at Soon-shin. She doesn't get a word in before Mi-ryeong sends her off to clean another room - she's lucky she doesn't have to clean the house. Mi-ryeong is going easy on her because it's the first day. Soon-shin is loving the show and smirks.
When Mi-ryeong gives Soon-shin a script to read, Yi-jung whines, "Ahjumma" and gets a very stern scolding, "It's Seonsaengnim!" If she wants to participate, she needs to come on time. Soon-shin raises her chin proudly when Yi-jung glares.
I didn't see that coming, Mi-ryeong helping Soon-shin's self-esteem. That's cool, yo.
Okay, remember I didn't like mopey Mi-ryeong? I love bossy, confident actress/teacher Mi-ryeong. Of course, I can't forget that she's a coward about Chang-hoon's death, but the whole thing ain't her fault and she didn't really see who hit him. In any case, I'm going to consider Mi-ryeong the mopey and Mi-ryeong the actress two different people for my state of mind. Or I won't be able to reconcile the like and hate.
Jung-ae apologizes to her husband's photo for harboring suspicions. She puts the old photo of him and Kyung-sook away as well as the scarf.
Soon-shin comes home and finds her mom in the kitchen. She's unable to tell Jung-ae that she's really late because of acting lessons. But she does tell her that she went to Mi-ryeong's home; Soon-shin lies that Mi-reyong wanted a home delivery so she got to see her gorgeous home and experience the actress' coolness first hand. Jung-ae admits having seen Mi-ryeong as well.
Soon-shin sees her mom's insecurity about being next to such a glamorous woman and tells Jung-ae that she's more beautiful in her eyes. Then she gives her a huge hug.
Aww, Soon-shin. You're so cute. The truth is going to be hard on you, won't it?
Journalist, drama lover, and foodie, Lisa enjoys exploring Korea, speaking the language, and soaking in all that dramaland has to offer. Her Korean husband laughs that she knows more than he ever will about dramas and K-pop. Lisa Espinosa can be contacted via lisa@hancinema.net.