Moments of Realization

…, make that self-realization, that he has fallen for her!  A hilarious recap of the moments Dong Hoon is forced to deal with his emotions.  This was written before episode 13 aired.

by @morninginsp from tumblr

I’ve gone back through and decided to narrow it down to 5 moments (really you could say any time they shared air in episode 12, and that would be accurate) plus one that was completely unconsciously done before he started to grasp the situation he found himself in, and I’ll explain the rationale behind each.

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[GIF] Ahjussi’s longing looks

Although Dong Hoon never spells out the three magic words to Ji An, his longing looks at her, especially when she’s not looking, speaks volumes. The way his eyes are always scanning for her tells us that she’s never too far from his mind. In @40somethingahjumma’s words: “For him to be expressive about his feelings would be out of character but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t leak.”

Are They in a Relationship?

A discussion on how Ji An and Dong Hoon’s interactions would make it seem as if they are in a relationship

[GIF] As though his soul had left his body

To @ninaanin, the most impactful moment of Dong Hoon’s loss was when he realized that his connection to Ji An probably didn’t exist anymore. It almost looked as though his soul had left his body.

Is Seeing Believing?

@noor1 thinks that some viewers refuse to see that Dong Hoon’s words and actions only show understanding, kindness and utmost respect from one human to another human – no more, no less. @ninaanin questions: Is seeing all there’s to it?

Episode 16 – A Joseon Interpretation

By @justamom

This ending was DRIPPING with his love for her. It was in every glance and every word. To me, he is with her, has been with her since he told her to buy another pair of slippers and by the time she leaves for Pusan he knows it. He knows it. And he breaks down because he really, really misses her. And I’m not delusional!

An Ahjussi Engineer’s Sarang-hae

Dong Hoon’s Smouldering Love Confession (1/3)

Some viewers were disappointed by Dong Hoon’s restraint after finding Ji An in Episode 15. Shouldn’t he have hugged her? Consoled her? Here’s another view.

What does Ji An Mean to Dong Hoon?

~ An analysis of our titular ahjussi, Dong Hoon, and what Ji An means to him based on Ep 1-13, by Soompiers ~

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