It’s the end of the run of this “healing” kdrama.
I never quite understood what people meant by a “healing drama.” But for this kdrama, I think “healing” means to find a new life that will restore function and meaning to a once-shattered life.
Young Hani’s growing years were cut short when, in a moment of teen rebellion, she ran in heavy traffic. Her father died to rescue her and she lived with guilt and self-hatred after that. I said that two people actually died that night: Hani’s father, and Hani’s young self.
Now, it’s time to return everything back in its original setting. Would young Hani do that stupid act again? I don’t think so. Judging from the very first scene of Episode 1, when Hani was writing herself a note in her planner, I think the young Hani would grow up well.
Let’s enjoy the show!
Thanks again @pkml3. I look forward to this show’s happy end. If for this show we have a laundry list too, then it will be:
– Yu Hyeon to take over the company with dad as mentor and with cousin Do Yun still assisting and Ji Eun still as manager. Sole villainess, Ji Sook loses her shares but still stays at home under the watchful eyes of her blind brother LOL.
– a change in the present because of Ha Ni’s different decision in the past so that Ha Ni’s family is in tact with dad alive and grandma without dementia
– Anthony will come clean and apologise (I think from the preview)… and have to build a new career (maybe with Ha Ni and Yu Hyeon’s help) or, if there’s enough of a change in the past, he stops being a bully. We never did find out why he blamed himself for what happened to Ha Ni’s dad. Perhaps the difference young Ha Ni makes will offset some ill effects for Anthony as well.
– and of course Ha Ni and Yu Hyeon get to be the couple happily accepted by Chairman Han and family.
@GB, From your lips to G-d’s ears. Some random thoughts:I don’t know what “healing” drama means@packmule3. If it’s the characters, sure. If it causes us, the audience, to feel and remember,yep. When you heal, you’ve been ill or been injured and have been in pain. Healing eases the pain. But the illness and/or injury stays as part of your memory. They can’t be taken away. They help form the person. And unless we develop the dementias (and even then where people have periods of lucidity) the experiences and memories are a part of us. So this is a long way of saying that Hello Me is a lovely drama that reminds us that we all are as collection of memories and experiences that make us who we are; that we can’t escape vlpain and disappointment.but can use these to improve our lives. And it doesn’t have to be great art to do so. I like how this drama used everyday life to do this as well as allowing for various characters to reconcile. And my happy place in K drama, used coincidences that tie disparate characters together. I don’t care that I am being manipulated. I’m just happy to feel good during these fraught times. Bravo Hello Me for doing the job.
I was feeling warm watching the end of this Drama. If it should be called “healing”… i like what Halmoni said to younger Hani.
That from time to time we would have to face unfortunate events, painful events, and she told to close our eyes and count to three, and we’ll realize that we’re getting a lil bit stronger..
Whenever I face difficult events, instead of sinking in those moments, I hope I could practice what Halmoni said. To realize that aslong as we’re alive, those painful moments are actually making us to be stronger than before.
Am also happy with ..
the relationship of Hani and her best friend Ji Eun. 👭🏻
The auntie who finally knows that she was full of greed..
anthony who become the “guardian angel” for students who get bullied.
And Do yun who finally get himself featured in the cover of business magazine..
Thanks for the update, moonstar512.
And for sharing the grandma’s pearl of wisdom. Also, when you’re young, it’s easy to magnify or exaggerate the low points because you haven’t yet experienced the depths of sorrow and the breadth of angst. Everything new that’s coming at you seems like a Category 5 Hurricane set to destroy your peace and happiness.
In time, however, you acquire perspective. “Oh! That wasn’t so bad.” “I could have done it this way.” “That was a blessing in disguise.” “Next time I’ll do better.” Each time you weather a storm, you gain experience and insight for the next big one.
Be not afraid. You’re not alone.
That’s one of my favorite hymns, actually. “Be not afraid. I go before you always.”
@moonstar512 @pkml3
I just finished watching Ep 16. Yes, it was such a warm and sweet show. It managed to remain touching and even inspiring to the end. I add to your list of all the nice round up for our characters, that the incorrigible World Records brothers finally did make a reappearance and on TV with a World Records Certificate. They had been challenging themselves non-stop for almost 40 years!
They too had words of wisdom: “Challenging ourselves to new things every day gave us strength and courage. It doesn’t matter even if you collapse or fail every day. When that happens, tell yourself: “You’re doing well. You’re the most magnificent star in your life, if you keep getting back up on your feet.”
We even get a replacement for Anthony in the shape of a worse “prima donna” or “primo uomo” in Min Gyeong Sik (the minion, no more) who became Alexandrrrrro LOL.
And finally ahjumma gives Yu Hyeon the tiniest peck on the lips. He’s so tall it was a real feat!!!
Hmmmmm… my last 2nd and 4th paragraphs rhyme LOL.
@Growing Beautifully, Amen to that. Glad to see that the finale was not a disappointment, unlike other dramas that will not be named.A lovely, satisfying ending in keeping with the good messages and peppered with good humor.
Watching the final two episodes, I had tears in my eyes often, but the scene that struck my heart the deepest was the sisters (with both old and young Ha Ni) and their mom cuddling as they fell asleep. Hello, Me worked hard to happily resolve all plotlines and redeem all characters that had behaved badly. The script got preachy sometimes. But I needed a lighter, wholesome drama at this time in my life, so it was a pleasure to watch this one and see it wrap up well.
To replace Hello, Me! I have started watching Navillera. I’m hoping it will also be wholesome and end well.
@Welmaris, Have been watching Navillera from the start. It’s a worthy replacement for Hello Me. It addresses issues related to aging, bullying, family relationships and has a lovely multigenerational theme. The added kicker is the beautiful ballet scenes. It gives an appreciation for the hard work the dancers put in to create such amazing beauty and grace. One of my favorite things about it, and about so many K Dramas is that older actors get principal roles with lots of “meat” and realism. Our older leads are not stereotyped. The handling of retirement and the adjustment that goes with it are spot on. There’s lots to recommend this drama and so far, it hasn’t been too maudlin. I hope it gives you the pleasure it has given me
Thank you so much @packmule3 for the additional wisdom words..
and @GB, oh sure the words of wisdom by the World Records brothers are also nice.
Navillera is interesting, I saw the trailer and got attracted. But I wasn’t sure to start, but since @Welmaris and @OldAmericanLady said it was a perfect replacement for Hello Me, I want to start watching it at the soonest.
🙂