Han-Su and Eun-Hui 2
Dong-Seok: Sun-A, I know we have feelings for each other, but I don’t want to be with you because I think you’re too carefree. Sun-A: You’re right, Dong-Seok. I’m not carefree. But that doesn’t mean I don’t like you.
This flashback provides a nice backdrop for the present, where Dong-Seok sells items out the back of his truck for the old ladies in town. When he finds out they’re buying from another store, he’s unhappy and eventually leaves.
Eun-Hui is on the verge of a big reunion with her son, but when she gets a call from him, he asks her for money to move into an apartment. The poor lady at the hair salon is forced to watch all of this unfold as Eun-Hui phones him back several times and leave messages telling him to lower his expectations away from the expensive property he’s suggesting.
Eun-Hui and Han-Su share a passionate kiss after singing karaoke together.
When the party drunkenly spills outside, we learn that all of this was unfortunately put on Han-Su’s tab. Eun-Hui is there to help him out while In-Gwon fights with Ho-Sik in the street. ..
As the drunks all head home (minus Eun-Hui who stayed sober), we cross over to Yeong-Ok who flirts a little with the boat captain, Jeong-Jun. He admits it’s up to him if he likes her but she scoffs at that, telling Jeong-Jun he’ll only get hurt. Interestingly, she receives a message from someone telling her they miss them like crazy.
Han-Su received a reply from his sister who harshly called out the cheek of him asking for money. Han-Su sobered up enough and decided to go with Eun-Hui to the auction house, unwilling to go home and wallow in his own self-pity. ..
Han-Su reflects on his childhood memories of playing at the beach with his friends. He begins to feel lost and despairing, so he calls out to Eun-Hui, asking her to come to the beach like they used to. ..
Han-Su and Su-Yin discuss their future in life. Han-Su is separated from his partner since Bo-Ram went abroad, and as we know, things are tense between them.
Eun-Hui has worked hard to provide for her siblings, even if it means shouting at them or giving them money in spades when they misbehave. ..
Han-Su and Eun-Hui are clearly jealous of each other. When they talk, Han-Su suggests that they go to Mokpo, just like they did in the past. Eun-Hui is way too busy with her day to day grind but still, that doesn’t stop her from deliberating over the offer all day. Eventually she agrees, suggesting they go as friends.
When Han-Su returns to the bank, he learns that Eun-Hui has deposited 90 million won into his account. When Kim Myeong-Bo finds out, he immediately starts investigating this further, wondering if Han-Su has money problems. This is left unresolved for the time being though, as Han-Su and Eun-Hui go on their trip together, listening to music as the beautiful sun starts to set. Interestingly, Han-Su looks on the verge of bursting into tears during this moment, as we fade to black.
The Episode Review
Our Blues is a little slower this time around as we focus on the ties between Eun-Hui and Han-Su. The pair have had very different paths in life, and that’s clear to see with the way we’re presented their journeys. Eun-Hui obviously still has some issues but she’s done what she can for her siblings and has doubled down on working hard and enjoying life.
Han-Su has put all of his eggs in one basket by deciding to live his dreams through Bo-Ram. In doing so, he’s lost a lot of money and he yearns for the carefree days of youth where he’s not burdened by this any longer. ..
It’s a nice juxtaposition of fates, and Our Blues does quite a good job of depicting that here. Interestingly, we also see some of the other character who I guess will become more important as the season progresses. Dong-Seok and Sun-A are another couple (of friends!) who I’m sure will have an expansive storyline as the episodes progress.
