Dong-Seok and Seon-A; Yeong-Ok and Jeong-Jun
Dong-Seok’s Goodbye
Episode 11 of Our Blues starts with Dong-Seok and Seon-A growing closer together, opening up about their past issues. Seon-A reflects on her father, and how she resents him for not telling her how hard and lonely his life was. However, that blame soon turns inward, as she brings up instances of regret that still haunt her to this day. ..
Their chat is shortlived though when Soen-A mentions she’s been offered an interior design job from a friend which she’s going to take. Because of this, she has no reason to go back to Jeju. Seon-A actually made the decision when they were watching the sunrise together. Ironically, Dong-Seok admits this was the same moment he had made peace with them being together. With the deposit already paid on her old house for a year in advance, Dong-Seok offers to move in and live there instead. Seon-A agrees.
That night, the two stayed together - Dong-Seok sleeping on the floor. Dong-Seok told her they should stay in touch. “I’ll call you often.” She said in reply. He chuckled at that retort, joking that she wouldn’t keep that promise. When they both left, Dong-Seok sent Seon-A a beautiful message over social media encouraging her to get in touch if it all got too much for her. ..
Shining Star
Yeol heads to see Seon-A after she tells him that she sees everything as dark and it threatens to consume her at any moment. Thanks to Yeol’s light, he shines bright in her heart and helps her to stay in the light.
After dropping Yeol off to his dad, Seon-A admits she’s going to file an appeal to try and gain custody of her child back… but not right now. She needs to get better first. She also promises to only file this when Yeol can’t live without her. Hearing this, Tae-Hun smiles and admits that if Yeol feels this way, she can forget about the appeal – he’ll let her raise him.
This story begins with Seon-A going to her apartment, only to find that all the lights are off. She listens to Dong-Seok’s recording and it seems to work, calming her down. One by one, all the lights turn back on again. Seon-A also begins walking on the treadmill to keep her exercise regime going.
Dong-Seok returns to Jeju Island and begins to lose his appetite in the wake of questioning from the old ladies. There is still hostility between him and his mother. After a big fight in the market, Dong-Seok heads back to Seon-A’s house and starts getting it into shape.
Jeong-Jun’s concerns
Dong-Seok ends up talking to Jeong-Jun while there, as the latter helps him out with painting the exterior. As they talk, Dong-Seok mentions the feelings he gets when thinking about Seon-A. He interprets it as love, leading to the pair teasing one another. While they do, it allows Jeong-Jun to forget his earlier concerns over Yeong-Ok not being entirely truthful about her past. ..
Yeong-Ok’s day starts off poorly when she learns that her day trip with Jeung-Jun is only going to be for the day. The other haenyeos in her department decide to ignore her, making Yeong-Ok feel even worse. However, despite being late for work, Yeong-Ok manages to stay positive and upbeat the whole time. ..
After Jeong-Jun and Yeong-Ok have a lovely trip together, going on a boat ride and then cycling, they have food and drink together. While they eat, Yeong-Ok quizzes him over her ties with the haenyeos and why they’re acting distant to her. Jeong-Jun gives some solid advice, suggesting she stay close to Ms. Hyeon and the other haenyeos. Although Yeong-Ok prefers being alone, Captain Jun tells her she needs to at least try to make an effort with them. ..
Jun and Yeong-Ok are sitting by the shore when they hear a ringing phone. Jun ignores the call, but Yeong-Ok is nervous.
“Who’s calling?” Jun asks.
The Episode Review
This week on Our Blues, we focus on the developing relationship between Yeong-Ok and Jeong-Jun. The latter really wants to trust Yeong-Ok but it’s clear that he’s also curious over exactly what she may be hiding - and who this call is from. ..
This sets up a nice story line for their next article, although Eun-Hui has now become a supporting player and we don’t really see anything about Yeong-Ju and Hyeon this time beyond a little drama involving their fathers.
The ratings for “Descendants of the Sun” are up week on week in Korea, likely due to the show’s slower pace and mellow tone. ..
The ending of “The Good Place” leaves things open for where the rest of the show may go next.
