Day 3/4 – Good Mistake
Disney+’s Soop: Friendcation wraps up the holiday season with plenty of smiles and memorable moments. The guys have shared secrets and strengthened their bond, each feeling a sense of renewal. ..
Wooga, a company that has been transitioning from beach to ice rink, held an event at the Olympic Ice Rink in PyeongChang. Various levels of skill were on display, with Olympic-style performances from Woo-shik, Taehyung and Sung-hwan. Korea didn’t medal in this event, but they had a lot of fun. ..
Park Seo-joon (Captain Marvel 2: The Marvels, Itaewon Class) – the father and emotional anchor Park Hyung-sik (Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Suits, Juror 8) – the kind mom, a little softer than dad Choi Woo-shik (Parasite, Our Beloved Summer, Time to Hunt) – the trustworthy older son, leader of the kids Kwon Sung-hwan (rapper/singer/producer Peakboy known for Gin&Tonic and last summer’s Gyopo Hairstyle) – the wild youngest daughter, always pumped up Kim Taehyung (BTS’ V, and also appeared in Hwarang, BTS In The Soop) – the cute & mischievous youngest sibling
In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, many people are asking what can be done to prevent such tragedies from happening again. One suggestion is to increase surveillance of potential terrorists. This could be done through increased monitoring of social media, phone calls, and other forms of communication. Others believe that more should be done to help refugees fleeing war-torn countries. This could include providing them with shelter and food, as well as helping them find jobs and integrate into society. ..
Back at the house, after dinner, group cooking begins. We immediately discover that it’s probably not a good idea to let Taehyung chop, even after a lesson. He has the enthusiasm, but technique… we all blame it on the knife quality. ..
As they feast, Hyung-sik confirms he’s departing at 4:20am. Suckage. Missing him already, they reminisce key moments of the trip. Taehyung can’t recall why he cried the night before, so the guys re-live it for him, now able to lighten the moment. ..
They mention a trip to South Korea when Hyung-sik was in the military. They’d missed him so Sung-hwan had photoshopped him in.
Sung-hwan suggests Hyung-sik write a song for this trip, one that captures their feelings. Seo-joon thinks maybe they’re going a bit too far but the others seem up for it.
With more drinks, the chatting returns to work. Taehyung comments on how much Seo-joon helped him get to grips with acting for Hwarang, especially as he had live performances over the same period. Taehyung also compliments Seo-joon on his acting skills and how well he has done in comparison to his past works. ..
After the successful She Was Pretty, Seo-joon had been having a hard time himself. It was after that drama, Woo-shik notes, that Taehyung came to him and said he wanted to act. It charmed Seo-joon that Taehyung was so earnest about it.
After much deliberation, the cast and crew of “In the Soop” are considering a return to Los Angeles for Season 2. If the company is not interested in continuing with the show, they will take matters into their own hands and film the new season using their phones. ..
The conversation turns to a desire for a decent photo so Seo-joon suggests an old school family portrait. This sounds like exactly where the family roles may have started as they go literal and conclude Seo-joon and Hyung-sik should be the ones to sit in chairs, defacto parents (from both sides of the family).
Hyung-sik is relieved. They clarified that it’s only the spot of the mother, he won’t need to cross-dress. Hyung-sik just chuckles, the indulgent mother indeed.
Next steps decided, all of the team members gathered in their giant bed. A couple of hours later, Hyung-sik quietly exits for his ride. Ugh. But, time maximized.
“I’m Taehyung, breakfast chef for the team,” he says as he starts to make his first dish. “We’ve been following BTS’s show and I thought I’d make a pre-packaged sujebi.”
And it may be a little salty. Seo-joon calls him out for not doing the maths properly and they end up adding bottled water straight into their bowls – insisting it’s because it’s too hot. But they soon give up pretending and Woo-shik practically gallops to check the fridge.
Taehyung thinks, so this is how it feels when you cook for someone… So, they continue praising his soup whilst eagerly gathered round the stove for Option B. This is the problem with having foodies in the house. Back at the table, all is forgiven as Seo-joon writes a photo-worthy BTS in ketchup on Taehyung’s corn dog. ..
As they pack up, Woo-shik confirms to Taehyung that he made a ‘bad mistake’ in creating this trip, as they’ve made so many great memories. To himself, Taehyung ponders when they’d be able to do something like this again – perhaps in 5 years?
As they think about endings, each member of WOO-SHIK talks about their own experiences. Woo-shik celebrates memory-making and Hyung-sik waxes on the importance of togetherness. Sung-hwan echoes that, noting it’s about being open and honest. ..
After spending time getting to know each other, Seo-joon and Taehyung found that they had a lot in common. They both agreed that it was like they had known each other for years, and this new connection has given them new energy. It’s possible that Seo-joon’s original purpose for Sooping was to find someone like Taehyung. ..
The guys are still teasing Taehyung about food. And it’s back to considering that viewers may see this as nothing special. Sung-hwan – the only one not regularly on camera – insists that because they had fun, it’s a success.
The pressure on on-screen performers to be ‘on’ is evident in both the attitudes and the pressure they must feel. The on-screen performers have likely been drilled into them for years, and are under a lot of pressure to maintain an image that is seen as good by their peers.
Sung-hwan introduces the soundtrack for the show. We see a behind-the-scenes of what could be his home studio. There is gym equipment in the room. To see highlights from episodes 1-4 with subtitles, click here. ..
The Episode Review
The chapter was enjoyable because it was without pretence or drama. It felt like many of us have had enough drama recently, and the laughter was infectious. Maybe it’s because the writing is so honest and unexpected.
The conversation around Seo-joon and Taehyung’s friendship is telling. It reflects their roles within the group and is also intriguing to hear about Seo-joon’s state when they first met. ..
The show was a hit with viewers and critics alike, headlined by a famous female lead and paired with an energy-fuelled second male lead. Hwarang may have been considered a test for Seo-joon – and as a period piece with action scenes, a potential invitation for critics.
The fast friendship between Seo-joon and Taehyung is starting to become clearer.
The way the members of the band treat Taehyung is noticeably different than how they treat each other. He’s younger than the rest but still, they seem to be treating him like an unwritten agreement. More so than they do with each other. He’s much younger than the rest but still, it seems like they’re taking care of him in a way that is conspicuously absent with other members of the band.
The article discusses how the author sees the relationship between Seo-joon and Taehyung and why they are willing to go on this trip. The author also talks about how Seo-joon has adopted Taehyung and how he is free that week.
We’re back in the world of Taehyung and Sung-hwan, two friends who are on vacation with their friends. Taehyung is a bit practical, while Sung-hwan is more into memories that you can flick to with the touch of a button. However, Taehyung is starting to feel like he’s being left out and he wants to make sure that everyone knows about his memories.
The other people in the group don’t spend their day-to-day on mandatory VLIVEs, but later they become enthusiastic about it. They talk about how a “good mistake” indicates the level of reluctance from Day 1. And as with praise of the soup, maybe we also see why they’ve spent so much time talking about making memories, ensuring Taehyung knows they appreciate his efforts after having given him shit at the start.
According to interviews, Taehyung is the one who initiates outings. He has a difficult “out-of-town” schedule, or he’s the one with zany ideas, springing them when he finds diary space. He’d make a great events planner. As a result, not only did they make new moments - they can look back on them for years to come, each second immortalised on Disney+. ..
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