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I was expecting romcom from them... But let's see it is still better that they get to be on the same project right?🙏
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What I hope from #yaçokseversen's Leyla
She might have sexual chemistry and tension with Ates whenever they have interaction.
But i hope she is not the kind of girl who always confront him whenever there is an issue.
I mean girl is a scammer, so I hope she knows how to read people even if she might be confused about Ates. I hope she is the baddie girl too, where she plays and manipulates him when she knows she gets played by him. So that it will evoke Ates's feeling for her.
And their interaction is going to be FIRE.
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Has anybody watched that #yaçokseversen teaser?
Yesterday, I stumbled upon Twitter and noticed that there is a new summer dizi called #yaçokseversen starring by Kerem Bursin and Hafsanur.
I just watched the teaser and found out that Kerem has listed this own Spotify Playlist dedicated to his character, ATES (i think?)
So it just makes me wants to rant here that I have my own analyzation regarding what his character could be based on the teaser and the Spotify Playlist
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SPOILER. THIS IS JUST MY OWN INTERPRETATION AND ANALYZATION ON WHAT ATES MIGHT LOOK LIKE
I checked his playlist and noticed that he chose these songs Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkey and I Feel Like I'm Drowning by Two Feet.
I don't know why chose this song but it might be Kerem's own interpretation of ATES. So here is what i think:
ATES might have different character arc than Serkan Bolat. Even though the only similarity betweeen the two is how they love their partners.
ATES is a high-on-life kind of guy, meaning that he can be content and feeling settled with his life. He is not like Serkan where he is always serious and grumpy all the time. He knows how to have fun
ATES can be serious-yet-unserious person at the same time.
ATES is confident, but he is not arrogant (i think other people might have misconception of his character later)
ATES is aloof and chill person as he shows it. He is minding his own business. But despite this facade, he knows shit and he can take hints two and two. He is not stupid and he observes everything around him, but since he seems aloof people might think they can take advantage of him. ATES is charming man that can play along with you when you don't even realize it.
I checked his other songs of choice are A Million Dollar Man by Lana Del Rey and I See Fire by Ed Sheeran shows that ATES might seem aloof with everyone and everyone might think that ATES does not take them seriously even in serious situation. But if they care enough to see the real him, they will find out that ATES is a very intense and deep person. His feeling is very deep. He thinks and cares everything but he does not want to show it because he does not want people to take advantage of him. That is why i think he might not want to love anyone, because he thinks that no one can make him feel that way.
I am not really sure about his job, he might be a rich person. But based on the teaser, we saw Ates and Leyla meeting the officer at the end of the scene. It could mean that he works along with police ( he is a detective or police) or he might be one of the fugitive/ criminals that the police has been looking for. Either way, Ates and Leyla's relationship might take a place because of their connection with the police department so they have to stick together to save themselves.
I have a hunch that Ates did find Leyla cute and based on the teaser, he might find himself having sexual tension with her. But because he brings all his logic, he will not pursue her (as he thinks he should-_-)
I am thinking that he is quite afraid of showing his expression and feeling, he might hurt her feeling. Because showing his feeling is not his forte. He does not do love. So when i see the playlist and the teasers photo (especially the one where he hugged Leila at elevator and looks at someone, you can check his hand difference in her upper shoulder and her lower waist ). I get the sense that he might be a toxic bad boy because he control and manipulates the situation in his own way. NO one can control him. EVER.
#yaçokseversen #kerembursin #hafsanursancaktutan #turkishdizi #newsummerturkishdizi #turkishdizi2023
#yaçokseversen#kerem bursin#hafsanur sancaktutan#turkish dizis#turkish#newsummerdizi#turkish dizi 2023#kerem bürsin
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Am i the only one who is satisfied with the ending?
I am quite satisfied with how the writer decides to end their relationship. I eve screamed in my room and have to pause and rewatch certain scenes just to get my feeling excited.
From the very beginning, the drama itself sends a message to the viewers on just be natural and be comfortable with the way you are and that really applies with the nature of Joon and Haesung's relationship.
Joon is not the most expressive person to other people, but he is still at least more expressive with Haesung. So in that case, I dont expect Joon to confess his feeling with over dramatic flower overtone like any other K-dramas.
His " Don't be jealous" already gives one final answer to Haesung and that assures her feeling. And I think that this is how she learns to not expect much from your partner.
So, when he proposes to Haesung at home. It is normal, casual and romantic for friends who have known each other for years. Joon can just be himself and He does not have to go overboard/ prepare too much when it comes to proposing her. Haesung really trusts her man and she already knows him by her hand that she does not have to worry about his feeling unlike her past relationship where she is worried that man would not like her or even cheat on her.
And did you see with how he sat down next to her? Gosh, he looks all mushy mushy in love with her. He is really comfortable in being a baby to Haesung. And Haesung has a caring nature so she is fine in taking care of him.
Their relationship reminds me of when someone who is the eldest daughter dating someone who is the youngest brother in family
How I wish they will give us a spin off episode of Joon and Haesung.
#call it love#call it love kdrama#kim young kwang#lee sung kyung#sung joon#kim yewon#korean drama#koreanshipper#romance#kdrama#kdrama 2023#If anyone has a drama that has a similar storyline with Joon and Haesung but its a first lead couple. Please share the info
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“One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are and won’t let you be anything less. They see the potential in you. They see endless possibilities. And through their eyes, you start to see yourself the same way. As someone who matters. As someone who can make a difference in this world.”
— Unknown
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“One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are and won’t let you be anything less. They see the potential in you. They see endless possibilities. And through their eyes, you start to see yourself the same way. As someone who matters. As someone who can make a difference in this world.”
— Unknown
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HAESUNG'S POV
Previously I created a discussion thread about Haesung might develop feelings to Jun in Eps 11 (check my pinned post)
After watching the latest episodes, no matter which one who has a feeling first - we all know Haesung has confessed first.
She does have a feeling on Joon.
While Joon is being a passive - aggressive towards her feeling, which is quiet disappointing, since she expects Joon to at least react on it.
After watching the latest's episodes. It makes me see Haesung more relatable even when she is disappointed and Woojo and tells her mother about Dongjin ( I know some of you might be disappointed at her for snitching)
So, without further ado, let's discuss more about my favorite character - Shim Haesung.
Shim Haesung
Shim Haesung is the eldest sibling at her family ( yes,we know that). She is the friendliest, nicest and most lovable and most forgiving siblings out of the three. When you see Haesung, you will rarely feel her disappointment because she tends to move on quickly and let it aside. So, as a viewer, I would feel fine immediately when Haesung says she's okay.
As the oldest sibling, Haesung is the one who always pretend about her feeling to her mother, siblings and Joon because she does not want to make them worry. It is probably her coping mechanism since she is probably the one who gets lamented by her parents and she feels responsible to control the situation.
Remember the episode of when she comes up first and apologizes to her mother immediately when her mother found out about the house?
Remember the episode of when Woojo calls Haesung and said about feeling regret for sleeping over.
Remember the episode of when Jigu comes back home and wants to give a food to Woojo? She tries to take a light of situation by asking Jigu to also give her a food
It shows Haesung has a ROLE as the eldest, and everyone knows that. But Haesung does not want to act on it because she wants her siblings to be comfortable with her.
Haesung could smile and be excited towards something even if it is the most uncomfortable experience to her. That is why she tries so hard to see positive things in difficult situation, so that her mother and siblings could move on and carry on with their lives.
On the other hand, despite her approach , it sadly does not make her happy. It only leads her to her anxiety. She hurts more.
The latest episodes shows the opposite of the character:
- She is not fine when someone lies / keep secret behind her back.
- She emphasizes as being the oldest to Woojo and Jigu
- She draws a line with Joon (seeing each other twice a year)
Which makes me realize that she is disappointed for not being taken seriously.
Especially by both Woojo and Joon.
- Joon might not have the guts to tell her truth due to his loyalty to Woojo or he does not want to interfere on family's drama
- Woojo might not want to tell her because she's afraid of the Haesung's reaction and Haesung might be the one who ruin the plan immediately.
But her disappointment of not being taken seriously is different
With Woojo - Haesung is disappointed because it seems like she cannot be trusted and reliable. She feels that she fails as a sibling. She can't not take care everyone around her. She cannot take care the situation in her own way. Woojo does not understand her unnie's approach until she feels the need to take on the "eldest" role to Jigu. She also feels bad especially since Joon said about feeling sorry to Woojo since she was 17 years old. Haesung forgives Woojo because she takes on the role as the eldest sibling serious now. When I watched the episode of her admitting to her mother that Woojo sees Dongjin, I think it is understandable because no matter what happen Woojo will not have the guts to tell her mother, and no matter what happen it will be better if someone from the family member tells her the harsh truth. She wants to take care of the situation within her own length and Woojo should follow her
With Joon - When Joon says about feeling sorry to Woojo ever since she was 17. Her first reaction would be:
Joon likes Woojo since the beginning.
Joon cares more about Woojo
Joon does not see her as someone who bottles up feeling and is also most affected by her family's demise. Not just Woojo.
Which leads her to thinking that Joon does not see her as a woman. She is not taken seriously by a man she is attracted too. It hurts her to know that Joon does not care about her in a way he cares about Woojo.
So, I think it is a great idea when she decides on moving out. Because that will have to make her draw a line with Joon and also to make Joon rethinks about his feeling. From her conversation with Joon, it shows that there are no sets of boundary between Joon, Haesung and Woojo. So he thinks he cares about them all the same.
Even though he is most truthful to Haesung
Even if he is embarassed to tell his feeling to Woojo (Woojo will read him anyway even if he does not tell her.
But Haesung will never find it out. Because Joon is a stoic person.
Lets see the upcoming episodes
Hopefully we will get the happy ending?
I am not suprised if Joon & Haesung will be the kind of couple who smile and walk together and then the end.
#call it love kdrama#romance#sung joon#kim yewon#kdrama#korean drama#kdrama 2023#koreanshipper#call it love#lee sung kyung#kim young kwang
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Avoid envying others. What's theirs is theirs; focus on getting what you want.
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“Listen to me: If we are truly meant to be, then we will find our way back to each other. It’s as simple as that.”
— Dawson’s Creek
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I am rewatching all episodes of Call It Love and I am not satisfied with the latest episodes
But here I am with my analyzation on Joon and Haesung's body language. Especially on Joon.
So HERE WE GO!!
Jun's Body Language in front of Haesung
His body focuses on Haesung
Most of the time when he interacts with Haesung, his body language seems focused on her (compared the ones with Woojo where he can be busy eating, drinking or talking to the client at pharmacy etc). He does not really make much eye contact to Woojo, he only makes eye contact when he is postioned to sit in front of her. Even if he sits next to her, he will focus on eating or drinking. But with Haesung, he makes sure to focus his eyes on her. He looks at her even if she talks random things
He is vulnerable around Haesung
His friendship with Woojo is more of like brother/sister friendship where they are more comfortable in cursing and talk too casual as a friend. So whenever they want to show their vulnerability, they will be disgusted and just try to keep it cool even though they are dying inside. I noticed when they are fighting, one of them tend to be embarassed because they are too cool to show feelings. But in the two episodes, Joon is comfortable to say anything he wants to Haesung
He is more expressive with Haesung
Joon is someone who always control his feeling and emotion. He is always cautious. But as much as he tries to keep cool, he is still more expressive with Haesung. And you might need to watch drama few times to see a bits of his reaction.
Jun has a habit of pursing his lip, sighed a deep breath and puckered his lips when he saw Haesung:
- when haesung got mad and asked him to close his lips
- when haesung was kissing someone in front of the house
- when he took on a dirt on Haesung's eyes (He chuckled, shook his head and pursed his lips)
- when he feels he fucked up by saying anything
- when he is shy seeing her in the underwear
- when he joins her having lunch with her work friend
- when he sighs when Haesung talks random things
- when Haesung comforts after his family lunch
I still see the writer wants Joon is the flavoured bait for viewers to keep watching the drama. That's why if some people say Sung Joon cannot act naturally (for the most part of the scenes), it is because he has to mantain Joon's character as a stoic person.
He focuses on her lips, and then her eyes
I also rewatch the drama (eps 5) just to see their scenes. And i noticed the scene where all leads were in the restaurant + along with the youngest brother. And i saw Jun's expression unconsciously looks at Haesung' lips first and then her eyes.
He shows a real genuine smile with her
Most of the time with Woojo, he only gives a thin smile and smirk. But when he compliments Haesung on her yellow dress and then he teased her. He was sporting a bright smile towards her. That is why Haesung said " stop acting cute"
He wants to impress her to his parents
When Haesung is disappointed by his parent's reaction - he said about being hungry and asks her for a dinner. He feels embarassed towards what his parents did to her. I think at some point, he might have wanted to give a good impression to his parents? Because at first, he does not care and tells her to act normal. But when she gets there, he tells her to focus on eating. For someone who says that they do not care about someone, he really thinks about his parent's view. You know when a guy wants to introduce you to parents, he will unconciously worried if you are nervous.
He sincerelly wants her to be happy
On Ep 10, he says that he wants to cheer her up especially its his speciality. No matter what he thinks of Haesung, he would not want something bad happen to Haesung. At first I thought he took care of Haesung (esp karaoke scene) because he feels responsible to Woojo since she is Woojo's sister. But when I watch eps 10 and his conversation with his mother, when he admits that Haesung is a part of his air - it shows that he wants Haesung to be happy. It goes to show that Joon will take care of Haesung whether she is/isn't Woojo's sister
He acts nervous around her by saying his unfiltered thoughts
He usually holds back from saying anything to Woojo, especially about her revenge plans. He only tells her to be careful and let Woojo what she wants . He only steps in when he thinks it gets wrong.
He is usually laid back & chill around Jigu. He keeps a secret about Jigu's part - time work. It shows that he's neutral and does not want to choose sides among the siblings
But when it comes to Haesung?
He always tries to explain his thoughts, nitpicking the type of man she dated, calling her lousy at judging men, talking about incompatibility instead of generation gap( He said it true though) And after he said that? He apologized to her like a puppy
He is curious to the guy she currently dates
Remember the scene of park date between Haesung and Suho. When Jun steps in saying that he likes stripes and Haesung agrees? Jun stays there sitting with them. He genuinely interested and wants to tease her. Then he looks at Suho and smiles even though the tone of his voice is strong and bold when he says " Young Boy fighting" . I think he would have stayed sitting there longer if Haesung did not give him signs to leave.
He cannot explain his relation to Haesung
When asked about his relation to Haesung, he gives confusing answer " Haesung and I know each other enough and we respect each other's privacy".
Why is it difficult to say that I am her sister's friend? An acquitance? Meanwhile, Haesung has no problem saying that he's her sister's friend to Suho or "just a kid that I know" to her colleague. I think that when she said the latter, Jun gives her a look but she does not realize it. He only replies saying that they have special relationship when she said " it means there is nothing between us"
And when asked Special? He looks at her without blinking and ends up saying landlord -_-
It shows that he wants Haesung to see him as a man.
Jun can only explains his relation to Haesung as a friend/ sister's friend when he is alone with Haesung
He replies to most of her random talking
When Woojo or Jigu ignores her. He replies to Haesung's random thoughts even if some people find it weird.
He wants to be seen as a Man
You know Jun reminds me of the Shawn Mendes's song: Treat You Better. When Jun says "I have been your friend for over ten years. Do you know realize I was the one who took care of you apart from your sister"
"No matter how close we are, we should at least wash our faces before seeing each other"
He wants Haesung to make an effort whenever she meets him. Dont act too casual. Because it feels like he does not have much importance for her as a man. She does not take him seriously.
He is hurt when she is hurt
I think even if he does not admit his feeling, Joon hurts the most when Haesung feel hurt. With Woojo, he is ready to risk it all and be like " bro fight me" to Dongjin when Woojo has not arrived home. But with Haesung, he's more controlled yet he is pained with what he sees. I think that Haesung never hugs him or probably might have hugged him before but it would have been the rarest moment in his entire life. So when she hugs him, he does not know what to do. To hug or not to hug? Because his first reaction is shocked- calm his breath- controlled and repeat. He hugs her back only when she said he is humiliated. When she cries harder, something bugs him. And this is going to be the turning point of their relationship.
Side note:
My first assumption is that Jun would realise his feeling first and Haesung will not have any attraction towards him. It turns out the opposite. Haesung indeed is attracted to him and the boy is still in denial because He's his bestfriend's sister. His reaction is like How the hell do you like me? I am thinking that he is shocked that Haesung confesses her feeling for him only now after 10 years of friendship, so it caught him off guard. And if he decided to like her back, he's worried that they will break up faster and she will only treat him as his ex boyfriends
I would not be suprised if they will probably take it slow. I was expecting more stories like continue this fake dating trope or Jun admits publicly that he "dates" Haesung just to rub Suho off and show up to his parents.
But maybe they want to focus on the mature side of relationship.
Haesung tries being comfortable alone and does not jump on relationships
Joon works on his feeling and commitment. And be open with someone
Who knows? We might getting smile and walk together kind of ending for Joon & Haesung
#romance#call it love#kim young kwang#lee sung kyung#sung joon#kdrama#kdrama 2023#kim yewon#korean drama#koreanshipper#i am not satisfied with the two episodes#i dont like Joon's reaction#how the hell does he react like that to Haesung?#BUT HERE I AM PINNING FOR HAESUNG'S CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LEARNING HOW TO BE ALONE#call it love kdrama
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[OPEN DISCUSSION]
As I watch the preview of Eps 11 and saw a clips of Haesung & Jun.. I was thinking. What if Haesung likes Jun first?
Because, I think in Haesung's perspective as the oldest sibling, she sees Jun as a little brother - even if he's not blood related, family acquintance and more good looking than her exes. But she would not try to pursue her feeling
The reason?
Because Jun is her sister's best friend.
On the shows, it is pointed that Jun knows the siblings really well. She has spent so much time hanging out with Jun, I think she finds it hard to think of having feels for him. She would rather date someone outside of her family circle - whether it'd be older/younger/same age guy. Why? Because even if the relationship does not go well, she would just cry her eye out and move on. If she starts dating Jun and it does not work, it will affect the overall relationship within the siblings.
Meanwhile, I think that Haesung will think that Jun has a feeling for Woojo. I think Haesung is the type of person who believes that there is no man/ girl bestie - one of them has to fall in love. So, she would not even think of pursuing him. That is why as a sister, she would say " why dont you have any friends? Who dont you try to meet other people". Because she really wants Jun to be happy and explore possibilities to start relationship with someone.
I would not be suprised if they will continue this fake dating trope or pretend having relationship. Instead, i want to see Jun admits publicly that he "dates" Haesung just to rub Suho off and show up to his parents. I prefer to see Jun having more reaction instead of Haesung
Because if Haesung says "dating" Jun first, I dont think she will have much character development in the drama. And her character will fall into the innocent character type of kdramas trope
Do you think Haesung likes Joon?
#call it love kdrama#romance#kdrama#kdrama 2023#sung joon#kim yewon#korean drama#kim young kwang#lee sung kyung#koreanshipper#call it love
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You could say that getting hit in front of people and being humiliated is not a big deal. But you only see that on tv. Not a lot of people actually experience that.
CALL IT LOVE (2023)
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How to learn a language when you don’t know where to start:
General Plan:
Weeks 1 and 2:
Purpose:
Learn the fundamentals sentence construction
Learn how to spell and count
Start building a phrase stockpile with basic greetings
The Alphabet
Numbers 1 - 100
Subject Pronouns
Common Greetings
Conjugate the Two Most Important Verbs: to be and to have
Basic Definite and Indefinite Articles
Weeks 3 and 4:
Purpose:
Learn essential vocabulary for the day-to-day
Start conjugating regular verbs
Days of the Week and Months of the Year
How to tell the time
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Family Vocabulary
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Weeks 5 and 6:
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Learning Vocabulary:
What vocabulary should I be learning?
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24 hours later
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6 months later
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Related words and word families, e.g. adjective, adverb, verb, noun.
Common collocations (Words that often come before or after it).
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Reading is probably one of the most effective ways of building vocabulary knowledge.
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Read things you’ve already read in your native language. The fact that you at least know the gist of the story will help you to pick up context clues, learn new vocabulary and grammatical constructions.
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If you can, try to speak the language every day either out loud to yourself or chat to another native speaker whether it is a colleague, a friend, a tutor or a language exchange partner.
Write a list of topics and think about what you could say about each one. First you could write out your thoughts and then read them out loud. Look up the words you don’t know. You could also come up with questions at the end to ask someone else.
A really good way to improve your own speaking is to listen to how native speakers talk and imitate their accent, their rhythm of speech and tone of voice. Watch how their lips move and pay attention to the stressed sounds. You could watch interviews on YouTube or online news websites and pause every so often to copy what you have just heard. You could even sing along to songs sung in the target language.
Walk around the house and describe what you say. Say what you like or dislike about the room or the furniture or the decor. Talk about what you want to change.This gets you to practise every day vocabulary.
Tips for writing in a foreign language:
Practice writing in your target language. Keep it simple to start with. Beginner vocabulary and grammar concepts are generally very descriptive and concrete.
Practice writing by hand. Here are some things you can write out by hand:
Diary entries
Shopping lists
Reminders
What could I write about?
Write about your day, an interesting event, how you’re feeling, or what you’re thinking.
Make up a conversation between two people.
Write a letter to a friend, yourself, or a celebrity. You don’t need to send it; just writing it will be helpful.
Translate a text you’ve written in your native language into your foreign language.
Write a review or a book you’ve recently read or a film you’ve recently watched.
Write Facebook statuses, Tweets or Tumblr posts (whether you post them or not will be up to you).
Write a short story or poem.
Writing is one of the hardest things to do well as a non-native speaker of a language, because there’s no room to hide.
There are lots of ways to improve your writing ability, but they can be essentially boiled down to three key components:
Read a lot
Write a lot
Get your writing corrected
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