The main writer of “Queen In-Hyun’s Man” left this letter in JHW’s DC Gall on June 9, 2012.
안녕하세요 작가 송재정입니다… ^^
Hello. This is writer Song Jae Jung…^^
보내주신 선물, 잘 받았다는 인사 드리기 위해 글을 씁니다.
I am writing this letter to let you know that I received your presents well.
예쁜 머그컵은 작가들 셋이 나누어가졌구요, 위트 넘치는 신문도 잘 읽었습니다.
We divided the pretty mug cups among the three writers and enjoyed the witty newspaper.
막회 대본을 비교적 빨리 넘기는 바람에 막방까지 너무 많이 남은 시간 동안
We had a lot of time until the final broadcast because we handed in the final script a little earlier than usual.
저희 작가들이 임시갤을 즐겨찾기 해놓고 눈팅 열심히 한 거, 모르셨죠? ^^
We writers were reading up on people’s comments. You didn’t know that, did you? ^^
케이블 드라마를 하면서 정말 기대도 안했던 여러분들의 열렬한 성원,
We didn’t expect much while doing a cable drama but because of everyone’s support,
한주가 바뀔 때 마다 놀랍게 커지는 반응들을 눈으로 확인하며
and the weekly growing response,
당장이라도 감사한 마음을 전하고 싶은 마음 굴뚝 같았으나
we wanted to immediately thank everyone.
매회 스포를 일부러 피하시며 100퍼센트 드라마를 즐기시려는 분들께 작가의 출현은 너무
But we thought that maybe the writers’ appearance
큰 고난..(?!)이 아닐까 싶어 막방을 기다려왔습니다. ㅎㅎ
would be too much of a trial..(?!) for those who were avoiding spoilers, so we waited until the final broadcast. Hehe.
두달간의 열정적인 성원과, 소중한 선물에 대한 감사와 더불어서
In addition to our thanks for your passionate support and precious presents,
몇가지 말씀올리고 싶은 것은…
a few words that we want to say…
일부러 찾아 돌려봐야 하는 채널 특성상,
In this case of having to purposefully find the channel (refer to note 1) to watch,
여러분들이 본방을 봐주시는 것 자체가 이미 넘치는 애정이며,
the fact that you watched the live broadcast is already a sign of overflowing affection,
1퍼센트의 그 시청률이 얼마나 순도높은 것인지 알기에 감사하는 마음으로
and because we know that the one percent rating is extremely high,
실망시켜드리지 않기 위해 스탭들과 배우들이 그간 정말 많은 고생을 했습니다.
the production staff and actors worked hard to not disappoint.
누구보다도 고생한 김병수 감독이 그 노고에 합당한 찬사를 받길 바라구요,
To Director Kim Byung Soo, we hope that he receives the praise he deserves for his hard work,
(로코의 영재..라는 말로는 표현이 부족한 듯 합니다 더 화끈한 별명 없을까요^^)
“Number one in romantic comedies”…I think this falls a little short. Isn’t there a better nickname?^^)
촬영, 편집, 음악, 액션, 조명, 미술, 등등
Filming, editing, music, action, lights, art direction, etc…
모든 분야의 스탭들이 너무나 열성적으로, 또 뛰어난 실력으로 대본의 헛점을 메워주시며
Everyone on the production staff worked passionately with their exceptional skills to fill in the holes of the script,
드라마의 완성도를 높여주셔서
and they raised the quality level of the drama.
그간 제가 시청자처럼 두근거리는 마음으로 방송시간을 얼마나 기다렸는지,
To excitedly wait for the broadcast like a viewer,
그리고 작가로서 그럴 수 있다는 것이 얼마나 축복받은 일인지를, 알려드리고 싶네요.
and the fact that I could do that as a writer…I want people to know that this is a blessing.
스탭여러분들, 너무나 감사드립니다.
Thank you so much to the production staff.
그리고 배우분들…
And to the actors (refer to note 2)…
애초에 저희 작가들이 이 드라마를 구상할 때, 이번에는 그야말로 판타지,
From the beginning, when we writers were conceptualizing the drama, we were determined to write a fantasy,
정말 멋진 남자와 정말 사랑스런 여자의,
a truly wonderful man, and a lovably woman
백퍼센트의 사랑을 마음먹고 그려보자 했었습니다.
with 100% hearts of love.
그러니 이 드라마에서의 진짜 판타지는 부적도 타임슬립도 아니라,
So the real fantasy in this drama is not the talisman or the time-slip
완전무결한 김붕도라는 남자 그 자체였습니다.
but the absolutely perfect man named Kim Boong-Do.
애초에 그런 의도로 만들어진 붕도와 희진은,
Boong-Do and Hee-Jin were purposefully written as so from the beginning,
연출과 배우들에 의해 더욱 더 매력이 얹어져 여러분의 넘치는 사랑을 받게 되었으나
but through the direction and actors, they became more charming and received overflowing love from everyone.
이 백퍼센트 완전무결한 남자의 판타지에 매료된 분들께
To people who were enchanted by this fantastical 100% absolutely perfect man…
어제 오늘 인터넷의 화두(?!)로 떠오르신 두 배우분들.., ^^;
The two actors who were the topic of conversation all over the internet yesterday and today…^^;
자연인으로서의 배우들의 삶을 인식하는 것은,
While I am a “free” (refer to note 3) person, the reason I am writing about this is because
어쩌면 당혹스러울 수도, 달갑지 않은 분들도 있으신 듯하여 몇마디 덧붙이자면,
I think there may be people who are perplexed or unwelcoming.
대본이나 연출의 힘, 그리고 연기의 기교가 아무리 뛰어나더라도
Even if the script, direction, or acting skill is good,
연기자의 진정성이 없으면 그 캐릭터는 절대 생명력을 얻을 수 없습니다.
if there is no true and sincere attitude, a character will not be able to come alive.
여러분들이 사랑하신 붕도와 희진은, 지현우씨와 유인나씨의 진정성, 진심으로 인해
The Boong-Do and Hee-Jin you guys love, their absolute perfection came alive because of
그 완전무결함이 비로소 생명을 얻게 된 것이고,
Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo In Na’s true and sincere attitude to the characters.
그리고 저는 개인적으로 그 분들에 대해서 잘 모르지만
And although I do not personally know those two very well,
배우들이 캐릭터를 올곧게 표현하고자 하는 진정성, 진심, 열정이 당연히 먼저,
Actors definitely put first (Joonni’s note: I put the emphasis here) their passion to honestly and realistically portray the characters,
그리고 혹 자연인으로서의 감정이 생겼다면, 캐릭터의 마음과 동화된 후의 자연스런 과정이라 확신합니다.
and if, as “free” people, feelings developed after they assimilated with the characters’ hearts, I think it is a natural thing.
그것은 작가가 자신의 대본으로 만들어진 드라마를 보면 당연히 알 수 있는 확신이며,
This is something that a writer can definitely see when they look at drama made from their own script.
그 선후(先後)는 결코 바뀔 수 없습니다.
That order of events is something that can’t be changed.
그러니 배우분들도 자신의 개인적인 이유로,
So if the actors, because their own personal reasons,
본인들이 열정으로 연기한 캐릭터들이 변질되고, 퇴색된다면 너무나 슬퍼하지 않을까 싶네요.
find that their characters are spoiled or discolored in other people’s eyes (refer to note 4), I think they would be sad.
붕도와 희진의 사랑은
The love between Boong-Do and Hee-Jin
저희들이 혹시 지루한 일상을 살지도 모르는 여러분들께 드리는
is our gift to people who might be finding life a little boring-
한여름 밤의 꿈같은 짧은 판타지입니다.
a short fantasy of a midsummer night’s dream.
먼지 낀 책장에 꽂혀있다 언제든 꺼내 봐도 나를 판타지의 세계로 온전히 인도해주는
Like a fairytale book from your childhood that you take out from a dusty bookcase
어린 시절 즐겨 읽던 동화책처럼,
and will always transport you to a fantasy world…
우리들의 삶이 변하고, 곁에 있는 사람이 변하고, 터전이 변해도
While our lives, the people around us, and the even the land we stand on change…
어느 시간, 어느 상황에도 변함없이,
Whatever the time, whatever the situation,
플레이버튼을 누르는 순간, 여러분들을 2012년의 5월의 시간, 지상최고의 미녀와 선수가
as soon as you press the play button, we hope that it takes you back to May 2012, the time when
사랑하던 시간, 그리고 그 사랑을 흐뭇하게 지켜보던 시간으로, 인도하길 바랍니다.
“The World’s Most Beautiful Woman” and “Player” loved, and the time when you watched them with delight.
열정적인 성원, 감사했습니다.
Thank you for your passionate support.
행복하세요~ ^^
Please be happy~^^
작가 송재정 올림.
Writer Song Jae Jung.
Note 1: The writer is referring the fact that this is a cable channel for which you have to pay for and won’t be available to anyone, anywhere.
Note 2: I use “actors” to refer to both actors and actresses.
Note 3: What the writer means by “free” person is someone who isn’t bogged down by rules and expectation from society, and acknowledges people’s freedom to express what they feel. So the writer is implying that while she doesn’t want to comment upon what other people are free to express, she is because she wants to clarify a few things.
Note 4: The writer wasn’t very clear here, I thought, so translating it was hard. So what I think she is trying to say is that while it may seem to people that JHW or YIN are just working off their emotions from their characters, (and she acknowledges that this is may be true…), it doesn’t mean that their feelings are any less real since they approached their characters with a true and sincere attitude. So she doesn’t want people to now look the at the characters of BD and HJ and see JHW or YIN’s personal feelings because the actors tried very hard to make the characters themselves come alive. Their feelings were for the characters and story first, they are professionals after all, and whatever their personal feelings for each other, that came second.
Link to letter: http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=peongkang&no=17562&page=1&bbs=
Comment:
I hope my final note explained a lot because my interpretation of what the writer is trying to say expresses how I feel about RL celebrity couples and shipping.
Whenever I watch a drama and find that the actors are having incredible chemistry on screen, of course I get excited when I look at BTS cuts or photos. But I think, “They look good together,” rather than “They should be together” or “They are already together.” I consciously don’t participate in RL-shipping conversations during a drama. I feel like if I add my voice to the fervent conversation that often grows out of control, I would be hurting these actors that I have come to appreciate for their skill. I want to appreciate what the actors do as actors, and not think that their personal feelings are what is creating the chemistry. I am aware that of course personal feelings will have some kind of effect on their acting, but I also want to acknowledge the fact that actors are capable also of separating what they do as a job and what they feel personally.
I know everyone’s reason and level of attachment to RL-shipping is varied and I appreciated it all. So I will translate, and deliver news when and how in a way that I know may not satisfy some shipping hearts but in a way I believe is not shoving words and thoughts onto actors and situations I have no real knowledge of. You see, I sometimes hate the Korean media and netizens, and just don’t feel that they deserve to be translated and spread around. I want to translate facts, not speculations.
And as always, please respect the time and effort that went into translating this. 
Please credit and link to this blog when you take out.
WOW! Joonni… *bowing* You are truly amazing! Thank you for your gift
I can’t believe writer Song really made an effort to leave such a long message! She poured her heart into this show and I’m glad to hear Korean fans sent gifts to writers as well!
BTW why did she leave this message in JHW’s DC gall? Because it was JHW fans who sent them those gifts?
hmm, I don’t know if it was JHW’s fans that sent those gifts. Probably so. I think it was his DC gall that was most active in talking about the drama.
Joonni, interesting that the link was from Lee Pyeong Kang DC gallery. I was surprised. So it must be JHW’s fans that sent those gifts.
It seem Queen In-hyun’s man DC gall has just been opened recently. Saw some posts over there with “Innam gall” pic.
Thanks for the translation and sharing your views. Always love reading them. Yes sometimes I do feel weird with RL shipping cause they are real people and all but regardless they did an amazing job porarying BD and HJs feelings in the drama.
Thank you for the careful translation, Joonni! As well as your kind thoughts on the finale fallout.
“So the real fantasy in this drama is not the talisman or the time-slip but the absolutely perfect man named Kim Boong-Do.”
TRUTH.
WORD.
Agreed. Hahahah XD
He only exists beside Hee Jin and in teevee.
Wow, Joonni, zillion thanks. This is beyond amazing, I didn’t expect this gift. I didn’t know writer-nim made and effort to leave such a meaningful letter to fans. Thank you writers (I didn’t know there were three writers for this, of course every drama has a main writer but I thought only one more writer’s assistant).
Thanks again, Joonni, for bringing us this heartwarming gift.
Run to translate in my language ^^ of course, I always credit and link back to your blog
You always do. For which I am grateful
I’m the one who should be grateful
*hug*
Since the word to express ALL my gratitude and admiration seems do not exist I only can say THANK YOU JOONNI! Thanks for your translation of that beautiful and touching letter! And thanks for your comment which made me come to my senses and which will make me curb my shipper’s tongue from now on, because I felt that my shipping passion was really going out of control… It just this awesome drama and HJ/BD and YIN/JHW who drove me completely crazy. I’m not looking for excuses, I know the fault of being too excited and crossing sometime the borders of tact is mine. Now I hope I will become the old myself who not speculate about someone’s private life and “situations I have no real knowledge of”. I will not anymore “undress” them publically interpreting their body language and theorizing about their hearts! I hope they will excuse my indelicacy because I only wanted them to be happy and it fell out that I was seeing that happiness for them of being in love with each other coz there are both so charming and charismatic and look so good together… Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo In Na, you have all my love, support and respect as actors and persons whenever happens! And thank you Joonni one more time!
Oh Elena, I completely understand how you feel about shipping. I squeal like a little girl too and feel all those compulsions myself. I speculate inside my head too.
Remaining somewhat outwardly calm is just own little personal way of respecting actors and trying to keep the drama and the actors’ real lives separate.
What I meant was that I will try to faithfully, and with balance, translate what comes out of the actors’ own mouth, instead of translating the news out of third parties.
I used to keep my speculations inside my head too… but this time… Perhaps it’s a side effect of being taught all my life to be reserved and keeping all my feelings inside showing to the world only my virtues, manners and dignity while the crazy-wild myself just waited to grab her chance to show her appearance and to blow out my reason?
) Anyhow that I wanted to say in my previous post is that I totally support your position!
Thank you Joonni!
everytime I read your thoughts, I am more convinced that you are an amazing person! Total respect, and again, THANK YOU!
Hi Jooni, I thought of requesting you to translate this, and scolded myself for being too greedy. Here you are with the actual translation. Too good. What can I say, but thanks again. I believe you have captured what the writer wanted to remind fans.
1) The story is a fantasy.
2) KBD is too perfect to be real.
3) Love the drama, but leave the actors alone.
Ok, message received writer-nim.
This was a meaningful and thoughtful letter. I really appreciate the translation– thank you.
The writer did a great job creating a “perfect man” for the 21st century woman: A man of high virtue, intelligence, strength and determination, and grace. JHW did a wonderful job bringing him to life.
What a thoughtful and interesting letter. That is wonderful they took the time and realize how much the fans really appreciated everything they did. Also recognized the great job that JHW and YIN did convincing us of their great romance!
Joonni ~ ❤ I’m so grateful for you. Sincerely. Your recaps were an absolute life-saver while the show was airing…and now translations of songs and letters are like a bonus gift with a big red bow!
I hope it’s not to greedy of me to hope that you will continue to cover this topic as well as new shows. You have a faithful reader from here on out. Thank you SO much. (っˆーˆ)っ❤
p.s. do you, or anyone else here, know how to write a note directly to Writer-Song?
…since she wrote: “We writers were reading up on people’s comments. You didn’t know that, did you? ^^” …..I can’t help but think she/they would be thrilled to know that even though Korean cable ratings were 1-ish percent….that, in fact, there were hundreds upon hundreds of International viewers enthralled by their work. We just don’t get counted in the ratings system.
A link or address would be awesome. Of course, I would be writing in English, so maybe it wouldn’t get read. (sigh)….what about a *collective* appreciation letter?
**Just an idea — if we had a way to direct the writer to your blog, your skills could introduce a Thank You post …then the rest of us (gathered from Soompi, Dramabeans etc…) could reply under it and thereby *collectively* make our happiness/thankfulness known.
Too much to ask?
I second this request. Do write a note to her and give us the link so we can add to the chorus.
I fully agree with the others , at least sending some message towards the writer’s.
But to top it all, I have something in mind to send to them. If I can only send the items to them personally..can that be done? Please email back in response.
Yes, if there’s some way to do this, please let us join in!
I think the Korean drama folks ARE aware of Dramabeans, as they are also aware of Dramafever.
They prolly don’t read our words as much as the Korean fans, as it is just easier to read their own language , and the Korean fans actually “pay the bills” by buying advertised products, and we just, well, benefit from it…
I wonder if all the dough nuts I ate during K2H counted?
LOL
Should I help out and buy a $45,000 Audi? It is a pretty car:
http://models.audiusa.com/q5?csref=75483530250853401
Hi @jomo ~ re: the Korean fans actually “pay the bills” by buying advertised products, and we just, well, benefit from it…
yup. Which makes me wonder why there’s no one clever enough to figure out that the International market will actually buy English subbed shows, especially when fan groups pretty much do that FOR THEM, for free.
I think it’s almost universal that artists/writers suffer from worry about the popularity of their work…their baby/s. Even if they’re not getting paid by International fans..it’s got to be a huge ego lift to know we’re here and we want MORE! Perhaps someday …someone will actually include English sub DVD’s as part of the original marketing plan…and not as an afterthought.
Any clue as to what this writer’s next project is? I’m definitely anticipating.
I hope they care. I wonder what the actual viewing numbers – downloads, live stream, streaming and DVD sales are outside of Korea, or even outside of Asia? It’s a big world out there.
I don’t think the payout is enough (money-wise) for the production team to invest in Eng sub and provide them in DVD’s. That’s why they don’t seem to do it despite the international audience.
I have no idea what the writer will do next. Hopefully she will do another project within a year.
woaaa…..joonni uunnniii, happy to read , that writer-nim must be really touched by us, as viewers……
….ALL I CAN SAY IS: DAEBAK….writer-nim must be have a sharp imagination, logical and trust as much as they believe this gonna left beautiful memory to to viewer..
btw,,if we connected directly to the writer…wat it would be.. writer must be just read our comment and discussion wat the best way to “makbong” every scene…if we , as a part of writer nim suggestion, of way to make a “scene” ..wat it would be.. i think we will know wat happen next..
writer-nim keeps our curiosity high as we watch the drama, and guess wat happen next ..their really must be have hard discussiion to every part of the “scene” that would be happen ..
ahh..so happy to read , to realize even this is the 4th day after final day , we still talk about it…hahahahaaa………..
Hmm, I’m terrible at finding out stuff like since Korean websites are so hard to navigate (why are they so counter-intuitive?) and I don’t belong to any Korean fanpages, websites, or clubs. I’ll try to find out but I can’t make any promises…
waving hello at Joonni ~
No promises are requested, I assure you. You’ve done so much already…please don’t let it be a burden to you.
I was just thinking that the most appropriate way to thank a Korean writer would be….in Korean —- a skill which I completely lack.
Perhaps one of the readers here can provide a clue as to the best way to contact Writer Song…anyone? (((hugs all around)))
Count me in! (=
I didn’t know the writer did this for the fans. So sweet!
And man, she is right about the perfect man!
I so don’t care that he isn’t real. Why do I need an authentic man in my drama ? I see authentic men at work, in my neighborhood, at stores all the time. I live with one.
We need to be able to fantasize over one we will never meet, right?
ESCAPISM rocks.
I am almost grateful now that we didn’t get a shower scene, or even a full on abs shot.
I don’t my heart could have taken it.
Thanks, Joonni for giving us access to the words.
Oh Jomo, truer words were never spoken (or written). Why would one need authentic in fantasy?
@ Madsu – Hmm . . . I think we need some ‘authentic’ elements in fantasy, so we are able to fantasise that we can be there. I’m not going into the whole phone/ talisman debate; what I mean is, for example, Boong-do is human and he lives in a time we can understand. Compare this to, for example, a fantasy completely populated by faries, or an alien world with no human figure. We can surely enjoy these worlds, and fantasise about them, but it’s harder for us to participate in the fantasy, to join in, or to think – I could be there!
@ Jomo – you’re right, escapism rocks! That’s why we’re all addicted to kdramas, right?
A level of “authenticity” allows escapism, doesn’t it? Otherwise, how do we connect with what we are seeing? Even if the story was about aliens, if we can’t identify with them on a human level, the story would have have failed.
I would call it believability rather than authenticity. There is no way to authenticate Spielberg’s ET, but we do love him to bits, don’t we? I cannot believe that Boong Do would handle his life on the run the way they showed in ep 16, so I can’t connect with that. My personal opinion of course.
What an enlighting letter. So in essence JHW ,YIN ,cast and crew did such an amazing job we all fell in love with the characters and them. We became so enmeshed in the love story that we all wanted it to carry over into real life. I sincerely hope that life is good to these young actors, everyone connected to QIHM and that they have success and happiness in the years to come. QIHM is a masterpiece of film entertainment. Thanks!
And, we are all looking forward to what this team does next – individually and Drama gods willing, together.
Wow! News from you is much reliable compare to others because you never take sides xD
thanks joonni…it’s so sweet for the writers to write letters to fans n so truthfully sad that we all agree that the true fantasy in this drama is not time slip but the prefect man KBD…imagine all gers rather believe in time slip than in perfect man … lol
A sincerely and beautifully written letter, beautifully translated. Thanks so much joonni!!! you’re the best!!
I’m glad that I recognized the real fantasy of this drama is KBD and not really the time-slip halfway through the drama hehe!! You rock, writer-nim! This drama is one of the best fairy tales written for adults of all time!
Hi hi, thanks Joonni for the wonderful translation
I actually teared reading writer Song’s letter. It’s filled with sincerity and it’s very heartwarming. QIHM is the best drama ever, at least for now, to me. N I’m not sure when it’ll be dethroned in my heart, if ever there is another drama will come along that makes my heart beat faster/skip a beat, makes me smile/giggle like a little girl n turns my life upside down like this wonderful drama does 
Your comments n insights have made me appreciate the drama more.
N thank you QIHM fans – this has been a wonderful journey
JHW n YIN have made the script come to life with their wonderful acting. The whole production team has set a mark which will be difficult to surpass – thanks again for this great drama!
I’m looking forward to the 2 extra episodes n until then, let us dwell in this fantasy of the absolutely perfect man named Kim Boong-Do
“a short fantasy of a midsummer night’s dream” Very true. It’s like a fairy tale I’ve read from long ago. When I see this drama again in a year, I will remember 2012′s summer and all those feelings it gave me
(it’s summer here)
Joonni, I totally agree with you~ Unfortunately… I don’t have the energy right now to translate as eloquently as you do so here’s my sharing too~
News about QIHM/JI Hyun Woo in my rudimentary translations:
A translation of his brother’s minihompi entry today:
According to my personal opinion, this is the best piece of work that my brother has done so far. Hyun Woo himself feels that he’s put in more affection and effort in this piece of work than he has for any others.
Because of the constraints of cable tv, the casting of the main female character was very difficult; the producer and Hyun Woo (after the pre-production meeting) personally went around sending scripts in efforts to cast the main female actress.
Through such twists and turns, such a wonderful piece was made in the end. Please give an applause to all those who had given their best until the very end. Even the last broadcast ?? was emotionally complicated (the (background music helped a lot too hehe)
At the same time…
The silent-storm of a confession that my brother made honestly as a manly response shocked me as well.
Refer to the individuals themselves if you wish to know about the current state of their relationship. In the light of his current July-enlistment, and the uncertainty for the length of his enrollment, I just want to let those of you who may be worried to know that there is no reason to worry about his lack of communication.
Anyway, please applaud enthusiastically again for all the staff members who put in such great effort to create this awesome piece.
The above is a translation of his brother’s minihompi posting here: http://minihp.cyworld.com/svcs/Image.cy/One/30425750?urlstr=phot&tid=30425750&board_no=22&item_seq=625656238&urlstrsub=phot_short
Translation from Chinese translation of an article: chinese article- http://blog.xuite.net/sosoyo/JHW/61109665; original article- http://news.nate.com/view/20120610n07772
After confessing to Yoo In Na on July 7th, Ji Hyun Woo has cut off communication with his management company for 3 days, not saying a word. As Ji Hyun Woo’s words, not only his fans, but the management agencies of both actors have fallen into panic, that the person who did such an unexpected act has currently “taken a dive” (went into hiding) has only brought confusion/questions.
His agency has expressed on June 10th that since the ripples of his sudden confession grew, he has turned off his cell phone and there is no method to reach him.” “As surprised as his fans may be, Ji Hyun Woo must be having a difficult time… I believe that he wants to sort out his emotions.” “He’s not one to easily say things without thought; I believe his confession was sincere.” “Previously when rumors began of the two actors falling in love came out, neither had made comments about the matter. They did not seem to be dating at the time”
In response to the silence of Ji Hyun Woo who caused this confusion, netizens have said “Confessing when Ji Hyun Woo’s parents and brother was present, it seems like he’s already dating Yoo In Na”—adding pressure to both individuals (Hyun Woo and In Na).
Due to Ji Hyun Woo’s receiving of his July 3rd enlistment, He did not schedule any other activities besides the QIHM activity on June 7th. His agency expressed that “Before enlisting, he has about a month’s time of vacation; before he comes back out, having sort out his emotions, we can only wait.”
Yoo In Na, who had received the surprise confession, has not made any comments about Hi Hyun Woo during her own radio show.
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All in all, I think we’d be better fans by giving Ji Hyun Woo encouragement as he goes through this obviously intense time period– sorting out his emotions and figuring out what’s reel and what’s real… instead of the “PLEASE DATE YOO IN NA” comments… (no offense to anyone in particular). IMO i think those comments do more harm then good when he really needs to sort those emotions out HIMSELF… Let’s be mature and caring fans by refraining from those comments. The personal well-being of our beloved actors is always first, right?
Sorry if I’m being a party-pooper >.<;;
I guess WordPress needed me to approve this reply because it was so long but it’s showing now!
I don’t have a cyworld account so I can’t see post for myself so thank you for the translation!
@Hartofseeker,
Thank you for posting this. I don’t mind if they have a real-life relationship, and I don’t mind if they don’t, because I believe it’s their personal affair. Whether to commit to a relationship or not is an emotionally stressful decision in itself, and having to face external pressure surely isn’t helpful. I think you’re right, fans should just let them be to sort it out themselves.
Thanks especially for the translation of JHW’s brother’s comments – I was worrying about the effect on him, especially with the news that he could not be contacted. I felt sad, for him, that what he probably thought was a sincere and honest gesture would end up causing so much ‘trouble’ for them both.
His brother’s right on another count – I think this is JHW’s best work to date too!
Oh, yeah, I also noticed something different about this one.
Neither of the OTP got drunk…
right!
plus…
*there was no evil chaebol mom/dad/grandma etc. (the complete lack of evil elders was so refreshing)
* no back hugs which resulted in pregnancy to the next week. (if the average kdramas are to be believed—back hugs are the equivalent to a weekend in Las Vegas)
* characters remained consistent from beginning to end. (there was no sudden herky-jerky metamorphosis from ass-to-wonder-man that is SOOOOO common in kdrama-land)
It seems that Korean drama writers/PDs latch onto a particular genre for a season or two….and EVERYONE does the same type of show.
i.e.
1) Chaebols
2) Saguek fusion
3) Time Travel
…..wouldn’t it be wonderful if writer Song has introduced the next season’s archtype character?….THE GOOD GUY.
I love good guys. I wish there were more of them in K-dramas these days. I don’t need the extreme of the complete jerk who turns into a noble idiot. I just want a hero with a good head on his shoulders!
exactly… and why does there always have to be a love triangle or quadrangle? I’ve watched too many perfectly workable dramas that imploded once the lame 3rd or 4th love interest appeared. Wild Romance is the most recent example of crash and burn.
I love good guys too but lets not forget about the bad guys (i love movies and drama with smart evil guys lol). I do believe that there’s no black or white… just different shades of gray haha — Evil guys should be cool… very good at being evil haha and be the baddest evil of them ALL!!!
Hi Joonni,
Thank you for translating this letter! I think it was lovely of writer Song to express her thoughts about this drama, and the people involved. Thank you also for your explanatory notes, especially note 4, which I think was spot-on in explaining what the writer was saying – don’t overlay the drama with the actors’ relationship and thereby take away from their hard work and professionalism; for the duration of the drama, they *are* the characters that portray. Can’t help but think that those involved in the production of QIHM must have been close, given that she’s clearly showing both her love for the drama and the people involved here.
Thank you again.
Thanksss so much!!! you made my day!! I were so sad for the news of Yoo Na In filming We got married with s.o else and also MBC said Ji Hyun Woo ruin their plan for his brave confessioN!!!
( But this letter made my day!! At least the writer raise their voice to support Ji Hyun Woo oppa!! Hope Yoo Na In brave enough to accept his love!!
Ugh, what a great letter. I so love you, Ms. Song, and Joonni, I adore you too! but in a non creepy way just in a really appreciative way.
I was coming here to abuse your love for the drama by asking if you wouldn’t mind translating the writer’s letter and what greeted me but the letter itself! So awesome!
awww…I love writer Song already…how nice of her to personally write to the fans! Well, she definitely deserves to be praised for her work of art! I don’t know how she conceptualized such a perfect man like Kim Boong Do. She has a mindset the same as ours…hehe!
QIHM will forever be in my heart…especially our sexy but gentlemanly “Player” Kim Boong Do and our bubbly “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” Choi Hee Jin! This epic drama will be remembered even after 300 years!
I’m wondering if this is the official video from TvN?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53yM563sXYk&feature=related
It doesn’t show much but the beginning sequence is la-la-la-love….Boongdo smiling right at ME. haha.
PS: Your videos are totally superb.
No, I don’t think it is an official one.
I love the beginning sequence too. It was one of the trailers for the drama and as I soon as I saw Boong-Do smile, I knew I wanted to watch this.
this is soooooooooooo overwhelming!!! knowing that she took the time to write a letter for the fans. And to Jooni, thank you so much for translating the letter… we appreciate soooo much!
And to writer Song Jae Jung, hands down!!! We loved the drama so much that we want more! ^^ Keep it up! ♥
Thank you for the translation.It has shed more light on the conception of the characters and I find myself loving them even more. It some how touched an emotional chord. Btw, where can I get the full OST of QIHM? Thanks again.
The full OST is not out yet, unfortunately.
Perhaps you can make another video….but…uhm….using the gayageum song. hahahaha. It keeps me up all night because it’s playing in my head, I’m losing it
)
At ep 14′s ending..the gayageum song changed a bit, violins were added and I thought it was sooo…YEAH. It calls for a new video from you
I would like to also but the full song has yet to come out
thank u for the subs!! love the writer so much & glad she showed the appreciation to the fans as well
I just wanted to clairfy who sents those present. It’s from the fans, true, but I wanted to say it’s from the fans who love the drama itself. I don’t know if you know about DC, but there are all different kinds of gallery in DC. People gather together under one Drama gallery if DC make one for it. However, DC did not make one for QIHM. People who want to get together and to talk about start gathering under Lee Pyung Kang Galllery, which JHW was in, but the gallery was kinda abanded, because it was aired long time ago. Of course, JHW fans are there also, and YIN fans as well. BTW, JHW has his own gallery in DC. I hope my explanation cleared the misunderstading. P.S. I love your recap of QIHM. I really enjoyed alot. ^^
Thank you for your clarification!
Hi joonni,
thanks a lot for your wonderful recaps it’s was very addictif like the drama itself
and thanks for this translation, it confirm me that the writer is a real good one and from now on, i will keep waiting her next work impatiently.
For the “love decaration” in public, it breaks my heart, Ji Hyun Woo was so cute and spontaneous like a real lover can be (how to not fall for him), although I think he must bite his fingers himself now, or not
But there is so much pressure by now, i feel sad for them because if the feelings are the same for both of them, how to live happily their love story, maybe like the french sentence says ” Pour vivre heureux vivons cachés” but one thing is sure it’s the benediction of every fans of QHM, and i hope they could live their story without nobody for disturb them like everybody would like for their love story.
And if it’s not the case and if he was rejected
well ! I can say he has the choice among the thousand fans he has from now on, all ready to sacrifice for his hapiness
I also think that fiction and reality are two different things and I will agree with everyone saying that these two Actors are beautiful and their chemistry is no longer any doubt, although I think we are obliged to ‘put a bit of sincerity to bring this magic part, that’s why I want to thank from the bottom of my heart for all the happiness they’ve given us and wish them to find this happiness “together or separate”, it doesn’t matter, they deserve it.
Thanks again joonni it was a pleasure to read you, and also to read the comments to the fans of QHM, and all have the same feeling ” a wonderful drama very addictif ” i hope we could see more dramas like this.
Ps: sorry for my poor english, and i hope i have translate my feelings for ” Queen inhyun’s man”
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I definitely felt your feelings for your QIHM.
After Ji Hyun Woo’s latest tweet, we now know he is not biting his finger at all. He said he would do the same thing again if he had. This man just earned a lot of respect from me.
Thanks for all you do for us. I think JHW is to be commended for his open declaration of love and the courage to stand by his words. I think it says alot about the character of this young man. Ladies, can we in our wildest dreams imagine a man standing on stage in front of the world saying he loves us. I don’t know about you but that is a heart stopping moment. May everyone just find happiness and continued success.
It was nice to hear what JHW brother had to say. I agree with him that QIHM is a true gem of film history and everyone connected with this drama is to be praised for a job well done.
As for JHW I think the man has amazing courage what ever the outcome…he has set the romantic bar in film and real life. I hope Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo In Na find success and happiness in all of there endeavor’s. That the fan’s and management give these young actor’s the love and support needed to continue on with their life and careers.
I love QIM,the best so far in 2012.
WOWW, thanks a lot Joonni, appreciated your hard work to bring us all the translation
I don’t know what to say more than THANK YOUUUU ^^
i would like to favorite this… forever. thanks for the translation, joonni!!
“Like a fairytale book from your childhood that you take out from a dusty bookcase and will always transport you to a fantasy world…” Ahhh, when I wrote to my drama website to ask them to get a license for this drama, I explained it just like this, in my own words though. They accomplished their goal with at least one person!
hello from an ananymous korean QIHM fan. I was just googling JHW aimlessly and read this. May I link some korean fan community here? We are also looking forward oversea’s response, because we cannot share our feelings enough here(just 1 percent rating…) Please come and don’be afraid write in english, because we can read english well, though we are not good at writingin it.
lee pyung gang DC gall ( temporal QIHM gall, being monitored by writers and staffs.)
http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=peongkang
JHW DC gall
http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=jihyunwoo
Oh I’m so sorry that I just acknowledged that to write at these site one have to have korean phone number… I’m sorry, don’t bother to log in these sites… Sorry agin. ㅠ.ㅠ
I will give you my name if you want to post on those sites for me. I feel strongly enough about this drama and want everyone connected to get all of the praise they deserve
I am American fan of Kdramas. DramaCrazy showed QIHM, they have a viewer count and it is climbing daily. Think QIHM one of the best dramas I have ever seen. Went to the links but not exactly sure where to make comments. Could you help me. Vingle.net has really shown alot about QIHM and JHW is all over YouTube not only with QIHM but his latest album…youtube put in Ji Hyun Woo Baby Elephant. Have you seen him in the movie Mr. Idol? Glad you found this site…Joonni does a fab job of keeping us current. Please write again…it great fun to visit with fellow drama addicts. Your English is wonderful, certainly better than my 30 plus words of Korean.
Just saw note about site…anywhere else we can shout the praises for this wonderful drama?
Thank you for translating. It was a wonderful letter left for the fans. I think now I have to rewatch the show again since it is hard to live without it.haha
Yeah, I’m sure they both are great actor/actress. The sparks might not start from the beginning. So they perhaps they fall each other unconsciously, and realize their feeling after the drama’s end. So I won’t doubt their acting skills
As for the writer, director, and all the crew, they all great people! And I’m glad that even they’re not expecting much from cable drama, but still doing their best, I hope more people will come and acknowledge this drama. Spread the love! xD
I used to work on movie locations here in the USA. It’s surreal..your own private little planet. When the director calls, “that’s a wrap,” you are joyous and so very sad too. How to explain the bond that is formed and then it is over. I hope that if it is true love it will grow but then again maybe it was just a passionate time in the twilight zone. I think there are millions of woman who would like to have that much skinship time with JHW….how could you not fall for that hunky man.WOW!
To Writer Song Jae Jung and the rest of the production staff and actors – Thank you for creating such an exceptional drama! I was so drawn into the story and the characters and moved by their actions and choices – exactly what a great drama should do! I am overwhelmed with appreciation for this production and the effect it had on me. True nobility of Soul, feeds my Soul. Thank you so much!