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[mikejonas]

aniluv, on 15 May 2012 - 10:40 AM, said:

Hope you take Ji-Ji couple in moderation since Ji Suk Jin is marrried and almost 50 years of age? lol...

I think that's why they work so well--it's a very "safe" choice, with JSJ ostensibly happily married and Ji Hyo in a relationship (and YJS, the only other married male in the cast, usually occupied with guests), the audience doesn't get any fodder for a scandal.

[tort51]

mikejonas, on 13 May 2012 - 11:34 PM, said:

The girl guests were somewhat underwhelming; except for Suzy and, at the end, Krystal, they were little more than props; I was more impressed with the activeness of the Ep. 55 idols. I was definitely expecting more from HyunA than what we got.

these girls from what i know of them were horrible choices as a group. suengyeon is cute and bubbly but not an overpowering personality. crystal is a shy competitor. she is competitive but does it quietly. kyuri. dont know much about her. suzy is just an oddball. but a quiet oddball at that. anyone else see her throw two scissors at haha when he went for the double high five? and hyuna has probably the most dominating personality of pretty much any girl in the kpop world but she takes a bit of time to feel comfortable enough to let her mouth fly loose of random things that pop into her head.

hyuna seemed to be more comfortable towards the end of the show so i would suspect if she were to be called back solo, she would dominate the show. the trick would be to find a way to allow her to stay alive in the end game. although she would be a riot in the jailhouse as well.

[sebsob]

aniluv, on 15 May 2012 - 10:40 AM, said:

Hope you take Ji-Ji couple in moderation since Ji Suk Jin is marrried and almost 50 years of age? lol...

mikejonas, on 15 May 2012 - 12:39 PM, said:

I think that's why they work so well--it's a very "safe" choice, with JSJ ostensibly happily married and Ji Hyo in a relationship (and YJS, the only other married male in the cast, usually occupied with guests), the audience doesn't get any fodder for a scandal.

@ aniluv

OK, so sarcasm is always lost on me so I tend to misconstrue meanings sometimes, for which I apologize in advance. : S

When I stated 'Ji-Ji couple' I didn't realize that people would infer that I implied some kind of 'romantic' notion. I don't believe that a man and female relationship can only end in romance. I was just fan girling over their 'platonic' love for each other. Well, I wouldn't say love because it is far from that. If you go back to episode 16 where Ji Hyo rebuffs Ji Suk Jin's attempts of closeness and the consequent coldness between them, I think this episode highlighted their 'newfound' respect and care for each other. Ji Hyo has a kind of relationship with each member, for instance a sibling type with Gwang Soo or ex monday couple with Gary or peer with Kim Jong Kook or love/hate with Haha and oppa type with Yoo Jae Suk... However, I felt that it was never defined with Ji Suk Jin AND I feared that it would always be so.

I was just 'in love' with the progression of their relationship since from the beginning, when I found them to be very awkward and almost antagonistic. It was touching.

@mikejonas

Yes, I agree it is very safe. I mean you didn't see people scrutinizing over the minutiae of their actions (apart from me :P) It is amazing how netizens can suck the fun out of things, which includes me since I am one too.

In all honesty, I found their coupling very sincere. It seemed more like their real personas were present over a variety mask for the camera. They seemed so free and easy, easily switching from friendship to mild irritation to care and attention. I just loved that moment in the first game when they squabble over the 'fan.' Then in the PZ part they really seemed to work together as a team and finally the third race where she appreciated his efforts despite failing so many times. For me, it was such a shame to see them outed so early in the final showdown since I would have loved to have seen how they dealt with that intense atmosphere of do or die game.

I just loved how much of a 'couple' or maybe I should say 'team' they had become. I was just so happy to see it in development and for which I lay credit at Ji Suk Jin's recent proactiveness in games, breaking past the label of 'jail trio' or 'easy brother.' He is playing to his strengths, so that maybe he won't win the war yet, but he is going to take every battle he can, however he can. I mean I love how fate decreed that it was his 'Ha Ha' vote that Gwang Soo pulled out of the box last week. I always believed that Ji Suk Jin's day was yet to come and I feel that a new era is dawning for him within the RM history.

I will just end (finally) by saying that their sincerity is what warmed my heart. Its glow suffused them both and they looked so fine for it. I mean that PZ picture was lovely.

Thanks for your insightful comment. With love, Sabah

Edited by sebsob, 15 May 2012 - 08:24 PM.

[OverDrive]

I felt bad for Ji Hyo in the latest ep.

First of all, yes she is oldest of all the girls, but they didn't have to dress her up in grandma clothes.

She had very little exposure and she doesn't look like she was enjoying it as much.

Total Domination from Gary.

Proud of him..

[noiha]

wow. gary is really awesome in this episode!!!

after ep 91-92-93, honestly i'm not really impressed with this ep (esp since i expected so much from hyuna and ended up not having that much from her). nevertheless, i enjoy this ep. can't wait for park jisung eps!

and ji-ji combo is really cute! i missed jihyo and the uncles from old eps~ hope to see them teamed up more!

Edited by noiha, 15 May 2012 - 10:17 PM.

[aniluv]

OverDrive, on 15 May 2012 - 08:25 PM, said:

I felt bad for Ji Hyo in the latest ep.

First of all, yes she is oldest of all the girls, but they didn't have to dress her up in grandma clothes.

She had very little exposure and she doesn't look like she was enjoying it as much.

Total Domination from Gary.

Proud of him..

I guess Ji Hyo is trying to be conservative. She is more or less covered up in almost all the episodes. I suspect she instigated her coordi to choose something less daunting to put on. Gary totally shocked me in this episode. It is no wonder he won 2 times in a row for Best/Strongest Running Man member. Pity he lost to Kim Jong Kook in the survival games.

Edited by aniluv, 15 May 2012 - 10:12 PM.

[jus4kstuff]

tort51, on 15 May 2012 - 02:30 PM, said:

suzy is just an oddball. but a quiet oddball at that. anyone else see her throw two scissors at haha when he went for the double high five?

lol. And what was up with her when eating the ice cream? It looked like something that my baby cousin would do.

[shobee71]

aniluv, on 15 May 2012 - 10:11 PM, said:

I guess Ji Hyo is trying to be conservative. She is more or less covered up in almost all the episodes. I suspect she instigated her coordi to choose something less daunting to put on. Gary totally shocked me in this episode. It is no wonder he won 2 times in a row for Best/Strongest Running Man member. Pity he lost to Kim Jong Kook in the survival games.

Jihyo might be the oldest among the girls... but in my opinon still the most beautiful!!!
Jihyo and Suk Jin Combination.... it was actually really good!! Very funny and very active especially in the photoshoot game... they were entertaining to watch.

Gary... He looked tired in this episode.... don't know why... for me.. he seems to be a bit weird in this episode...

[mikejonas]

jus4kstuff, on 16 May 2012 - 03:48 PM, said:

lol. And what was up with her when eating the ice cream? It looked like something that my baby cousin would do.

What action of hers exactly were you referring to? I didn't see anything unusual (and female idols eating ice cream are always something to pay attention to).

[jus4kstuff]

mikejonas, on 16 May 2012 - 08:26 PM, said:

What action of hers exactly were you referring to? I didn't see anything unusual (and female idols eating ice cream are always something to pay attention to).

u naughty. I'm talking about the head motion near the end. I've seen my younger sisters and baby cousin do that.