Symbiosis at work with the Philsun couple
Science has never been my forte. During my school days, my teacher gave up on me because science has always been one ear in and the other ear out for me. The topics never stuck in my mind.
But I do remember the term “symbiosis”. “Symbiosis”, according to the Oxford English dictionary, is the “interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both” or “a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups”.
Watching KBS drama “Lovely Horribly 러블리 호러블리”, and the background of the two apple trees, in my simple and non-biological mind, I thought, they have a symbiotic relationship. They were not parasitical with one feeding on the other as the soothsayer had presented. They were meant to be together and not “zero-sum” as was marketed originally by KBS.
Symbiosis was what made this Philsun couple special
Symbiosis is not a simple thing. It is not something that will happen without effort, mutual understanding and co-operation. Like what Park Sihoo-ssi’s Philip Yu told Oh Eulsun “Our beginning was uncomfortable, but we can work well together.” And her reply at the end of the drama was “Our beginning was uncomfortable, but can’t we start over again?” Augurs well to be the beginning of a mutually satisfying symbiotic relationship!
So “symbiosis” for mutual benefit was what I believe was the relationship between Philip and Eulsun. Through thick and thin, they will be together, so let nothing break them apart as each will wither without the other half!
KBS Drama Youtube Video – “Lovely Horribly” Ep 31 & 32: The apple trees, 20 August 2018
https://youtu.be/akHegFNb8ck
KBS Drama Youtube Video – “Lovely Horribly” Ep 31 & 32: Symbiosis, 2 October 2018
https://youtu.be/ez-BeFVv2uU
可爱恐惧：共生
科学从来都不是我的强项。在上学期间，老师把我给放弃了，因为对科学一直都是一只耳朵进去，另一只耳朵出来，课题从未在我脑海中留下印象。
但我确实记得“共生symbiosis”这一个词。根据牛津英语词典，“共生”是指“生活在密切的物理联系中的两种不同生物之间的相互作用，通常是两者的优势”或“不同人或群体之间的互利关系”。
Philsun synergy
观看KBS电视剧“可爱恐惧 Lovely Horribly 러블리 호러블리”，知道两棵苹果树的背景，在我的简单和非生物的思想中，我认为他们有共生的关系，跟占卜师傅所呈现的不一样，他们并非寄生参与另一方。他们本来就是有关联，注定在一起而不是像KBS最初推销的那样的“零和”。
Lovely symbiosis
这种共生并不是一件简单的事情。没有努力，相互理解和和谐共处，是不会发生的。就像施厚君饰演的刘弼立告诉吴乙顺那样“我们的开始虽然不顺，但是可以好好地。”她在剧终时最后的回答是“我们的开始虽然不顺，但能否重新好好的开始吗？”
因此，互惠互利的“共生”就是我认为是弼立和乙顺之间的关系。不顾命运是否是酸甜，他们都需要在一起，绝对不能把他们拆散！
The apple trees were meant to be together, never to be apart
Through thick or thin, in sickness and in health and through all times….
Credits – Many thanks! KBS Drama, ParkSihooSsi.com, ParkSihooHongKong.com
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9 Comments
Morning
Nice pic👍😍
The wordings on the signboard made by Eulsun for Philip’s attention say it all so touchingly. A most meaningful way to sum up the will to commit come what may. ❤️❤️
Have long forgotten this scientific term so thanks much for bringing it up. Yes, very appropriate to apply it to the Philsun couple, meant for each other through circumstances thick and thin. Two separate independent persons yet soul mates for life…
Will Philip marry her?
Good morning!
Nance , I do like your smart and sensible analysis of the love between Philip and Eulsun.The Symbiotic Relationship between the two of them, of which not many of us could have thought about. Yes, the Symbiotic Relationship between Philip and Eulsun is one of equal dependence, that one cannot be sustained without the other.. It means that their Symbiotic Relationship depends always on giving and receiving . And what stimulates their choices? Their choices are based on what will make them feel happy, and how they will benefit from this relationship.: “Our beginning was uncomfortable, but we can work well together.” is Philip’s choice. As for both of them: Love is a positiv, symbiotic, reciprocal flow betwen them.Another message we find watching this excellent drama.
Terrific analysis by Nance isn’t it? And I have long forgotten this symbiotic word which very aptly describes the reciprocal love flow between Philip and Eulsun. Certainly not smooth sailing but it became magical when they will not give it up but brave and willing to restart, come what may.
❤️