When rich and poor meet, what happens? Blow hot, blow cold?
Watching the first few episodes of Park Sihoo-ssi’s drama “My Golden Life”, I was charmed by the close knitted Seo family. They may be poor but they are rich in what really matter in life – love, strong values and family togetherness!
Even though poor and having to live frugally, Father Seo Taesu brought up his brood of four children well. He gave them good education and instilled in them strong values. He worries about their well being, particularly his elder daughter Seo Jian. And he and his wife shower them with their love and attention and in turn taught them to love and care for one another. This is the rich heritage they imparted to their family.
The family’s love and togetherness can be seen on the important day when Seo Jian would know if she would get the position as a permanent employee of the marketing department. The outcome seemed to be a family affair. All her siblings, even when they have other activities, all decided to be home for their sister, whether in celebration or in comfort. So very supportive and caring! And her parents, particularly her father were most anxious for her.
The Seos – poor but rich
They may be poor, but they look out for one another. Seo Jian and her “twin”. One reliant, one doting and supportive. Seo Jian’s younger brother was so observant to notice his sister’s worn out shoes and bought a new one for her out of his own pocket. And Seo Jian’s elder brother Seo Jitae acting the big brother as he was, took care of the younger ones, cooking their favorite dish, what looked like Budae Jjigae 부대찌개 or Army stew when their parents were not home.
This poor in cash but rich in love family is in contrast to the Choi family with their cold, hard cash! So when the two families meet finally because of a 25-year-old missing link, how would they take to one another? Blow hot, blow cold?
When two contrasting families meet, what will happen?
穷但富
观看了几集的施厚君的电视剧“我黄金光辉的人生”，我被温馨的徐家族给感动。在金钱上他们是穷，但在生活中真正重要的，他们是富裕 – 爱，价值观和家庭团结！
父亲徐泰洙虽然贫穷，节俭地养育了四个孩子，给了他们高等的教育，灌输给他们良好价值观。担忧他们的前途与幸福，特别是大女儿徐智安。他们是处在父母的爱和关怀之下，被教导彼此爱护和关心家人。这是他们传给家人的丰富的遗产。
A family of love, strong values and togetherness
徐智安是否被聘请为营销部门正式员工的重要的那一天，可以感到她家的爱和团结。合格的结果似乎是每位家庭成员的事务。她的兄弟和妹妹，即使有其他活动，都决定回家，无论是庆祝还是安慰，都要和她一起度过。这显示了他们的支持和关心！而她的父母，特别是父亲，最为着急。
他们可能穷，但互相照顾。徐智安和她的妹妹。一个依赖，一个溺爱和支持。 徐智安的弟弟是如此的关怀姐姐，注意到她破旧的鞋子，从自己口袋里掏出钱买一双新的给姐姐。而徐智安的哥哥徐智泰当大哥的任务，照顾他的弟、妹。父母不在时，煮他们最喜欢的부대찌개或部队火锅给他们吃。
这家在金钱上虽贫穷，但富裕在爱和价值观。与崔家的冷硬现鈔恰恰相反！所以当这两家因为25年失踪的孩子的因缘而相遇时，他们会如何相处呢？吹热，吹冷？
Photo Credits – Many thanks! KBS Drama
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昨日在厚吧韩社长剧评下有感而发的一段似与N姐今天的博文主题相关，故搬来与大家共议^^：徐家虽经济困顿，但成员间都是温暖有爱的表情，除了女儿的秘密其余看起来都很单纯。而崔家截然相反，每个人的心底好像都有秘密都有“情绪”，妈妈抑郁，爸爸冷漠，女儿尖刻，儿子虽生性温暖在家却不能表露。这样的一家人如何能生活在一个屋檐下真的让人好奇！另外苏编的笔尖青睐于智安，一个细节便四两拨千斤般地扭转了她的人生。为此骄傲倔强的智安“巧遇”道京后会有怎样电光火石般的故事？故事情节无论多么奇巧，打动人心的永远是人性中的真善美，如何把人物的真性情演绎出来，两位主演的演技功力都不凡，接下来好戏应该要上演了^^
#朴施厚# #我黃金光輝的人生# 看到女主角溫馨的一家，和道京原生家庭的冷漠，真的有很大的對比。不知道稍後當兩個家庭相遇融合後，會產生什麼樣的化學反應呢？讓我們繼續密切期待劇情的發展喲！
Thanks Nance for your brilliant insightful comments drawing out the stark contrasts between the Choi and the Seo clans. Such a warm fuzzy feeling to be reaffirmed through the portrayal of the Seo’s that one though poor in cash can be very rich in closeness of family bonds and relationships. And the portrayal of the Choi’s deepen the awareness that money can’t buy true love and affection. My view on one of many many reasons (PSH is one main reason ! ) why MGL is increasingly attracting more and more viewers in Korea and elsewhere is that apart from it developing into a delightful romcom, it also packs in this powerful message that family closeness and relationship is so important to buffer one against all the vagaries and misfortunes that life can present. No matter that one may be down in the pits eking out a living to place food on the table. And that being affluent and influential in society may be just superficial and hollow – if there is no affection, bonding and love within that family. This should resonate so well with the common folks of Korea. I love to see how Choi Dokyung from the cold Choi clan will find genuine warmth and affection through his life changing touch of warmth through inter-mingling from the Seo’s. Like many eagerly awaiting for this weekend to arrive – MGL!
Thanks for your sharp analysis of both families Nance! Rather be poor and happy than rich and cold. I think this must have been Ji An’s conclusion after the meeting with her birth parents. However, the confrontations with that bitch who took her position through parachute and Do Kyung of whom she doesn’t know he is her birth brother and her mental break down, must have driven her to the decision to go to the cold, but rich birth family. Maybe not showing, but this decision must have broken Ji An’s heart! I can’t wait for the weekend to come!
Yes Nance and Dorothy, I join you that one of the messages of the drama is the importance of family bonding time. In our modern time , when parents are so busy, very few families afford attention to their family bonding time.. Family members learn how to listen to each other, how to work together, how to care for each other and love one another. Their parents interact with each other and this represents a great way to model the expected behaviours of their children within the family and even how to communicate with others outside the family. The Seo family is an example in this direction and Seo Taesu, the father, tries to keep his family united. When a change for his job occurs, he gathers his family together , thinking that it’s his duty to direct their attention towards important family issues . He also apologizes for his absence on the day when his daughter , Jian, will be promoted a permanent employer. He is also concerned about his eldest son’s marriage, his youngest son’s university exams. Thrying to strengthen his family bonds, he tries to reinforce mutual respect among the member of his family, by his good behaviour , so that his authority should be willingly followed by his children. So, all the members of his family can learn to value one another, and not hurting each other. I like the Seo family , and the way the head of the family motivates his children to discuss their problems within the family. , the way he makes time with his family , although their social status is not to be envied. . But when the members of the family feel bonded, the father thinks that difficult time can be filled with strength, encouragement, and support. Will his efforts can strengthen his family bonds? I’m so eager to see this in the next episodes.