10 Things I Hate About You
In the third episode of Our Beloved Summer, Choi Ung is in the hot seat. He decides to give 10 reasons why he hates Yeon-Su. In order to showcase this, we cut back in time and see moments of Yeon-Su’s various flaws play out. I won’t list them all here but there are 10 in total, spread across the episode. ..
Ung’s story contradicts everything she has said about herself so far. She has been selfless and romantic, until she breaks up with Ung.
Ung continues to deliberate over the live painting. While he contemplates whether to do this or not, he instead doubles down on his other work. Ung calls NJ, who plays it cool despite being really excited about getting his call.
Eun-Ho, the manager of Ung, is going to take up his idea of drawing buildings but as it’s commissioned work, he wants to see the buildings firsthand. As they arrange a meet, Eun-Ho happens to be listening intently. He’s definitely a little annoyed that he’s not the one to arrange this, given he’s the manager here.
Ji-Ung sets up the situation and then pitches the idea to Choi Ung. He’s not interested in the documentary, but Ji-Ung spins it as an opportunity to get him on board. Choi Ung is having none of it.
Choi-ung’s actions after the break-up with Yeon-Su are a mystery. He seems to have gone off the rails, especially since he doesn’t seem to be doing anything to improve his mood. Further flashbacks show him throwing himself into doing stocks, exercising vigorously and trying his best to keep himself busy. However, nothing seems to work and Ung is still miserable.
Ji-Ung begins to explore his creative side after finding a love for drawing in his room. However, he soon realizes that the risks of bringing old feelings out into the open are too high. He decides to keep them hidden, hoping that they will eventually die down.
The School Life videos between Ung and Yeon-Su have been trending again online. Yeon-Su is intrigued by the naivety of her old self, bemoaning Choi Ung for being lazy. The videos also show a sense of innocence and playfulness that’s lacking from both their lives right now.
The two people meet each other for the first time and have a strange conversation. They both seem to be in a hurry, but they also seem to have something in common.
Ko-o is a knock-off artist and, according to Yeon-Su, she’s not good enough. However, her clients are counting on her and she doesn’t want anyone else but Yeon-Su.
Yeon-Su is taken aback by Ji-Ung’s passionate discussion, but ultimately decides to go along with the idea. They head to a nearby park, where Yeon-Su takes Ji-Ung on a romantic walk. Ji-Ung tells her story of how she fell in love with a man who died in a car accident, and Yeon-Su listens with interest. The two share an intimate moment before continuing their walk.
After Ung not messaging her back, NJ is still reeling from the news. She’s torn over what to do, messaging her friends and receiving mixed messages back.
NJ is frustrated with Yeon-Su for not telling them about her new project. She’s worried that Yeon-Su will be too busy working on her own to help with the project, and that this will cause her to suffer.
Yeon-Su breaks up with Choi Ung, her best friend Sol-Yi watches her, believing she’s keeping her feelings bottled up. ..
Yeon-Su returns to her apartment and begins crying, after breaking up with Choi Ung. She cares about him deeply, but the cause of her break-up is still unknown.
The Episode Review
However, the show still manages to keep you guessing until the very end, making it one of the most enjoyable summer shows on TV.
The pair’s school years are a valuable addition to the story, as they provide a unique perspective on the events that took place. By drip-feeding more about the school years, we can better understand what each participant experienced and why it matters.
Why did Yeon-Su break up with her boyfriend? It’s not really explained here, beyond her claiming that he’s the easiest thing to give up. Now that we’ve seen more of the story (and her reaction), it’s clear that’s not the case. ..
The little subplot involving NJ is a nice touch though, and there are decent moments involving her character as well. Seeing her heading home, all alone, surrounded by lavish furnishings but no one to actually welcome her speaks volumes about the loneliness of fame.
It’s also cute to see how taken she is with Choi Ung, but I’m sure we’ll see a curve-ball in here somewhere. Does anyone else think she could end up with Eun-Ho or Ji-Ung?
The ending of this episode hints that we have more romance and laughs to come in the episodes to follow.
