So...I didn't know a lot going into this one other than that he's playing his standard stoic kind of dude (i.e. as in all the other things I've seen him in) and he winds up nannying some kids. So, hijinks.
After the first episode, I know that he's some kind of a secret agent type with the code name Terrius, though perhaps estranged from where he used to work (?). And the lady is Go Ae-Rin (Jung In-Sun -- who I've just realised is the mom in Welcome to Waikiki) the (very) recently widowed mother of two twins who is nice but a bit scatterbrained and clumsy. The kids are cute but a handful. She and her husband weren't on the best of terms, as there were worries about money, etc. but he didn't seem like a terrible guy. Honestly, they get in an argument in the only scene they have together and I totally see why. It's kinda her fault for not telling him things -- they've got money woes and she'd earlier spent a TON of money at a bakery buying 4 cakes (because her little darlings ruined them...which, come on, those kids are totally old enough to know better) and the husband gets the notice and is all, yo, why'd you buy so much bread??! And she doesn't tell him why, just complains about not being able to spend money on herself. Which I get. But if she doesn't tell him things, of course they're gonna argue. And when he gets home, the house was a complete and total wreck. And I get that having two rambunctious twins is hard BUT also, girl, make them pick up their own damn toys. I can be a little messy sometimes, but holy cow, I'd be mad too if I came home to that. Food everywhere. Toys everywhere.
I'm probably being harsh. But she kinda seems like a crappy mom. Kids don't misbehave that much unless they aren't being well parented. And her response to the argument was to pack a suitcase and leave in the middle of the night to go to her parents...but she manages to drop her wallet and phone and the suitcase was the wrong one...so...anyway, I hope she gets better. I know we're supposed to feel sympathy for her and like her as she's the FL but I was rolling my eyes. Maybe it was because I had my mum hat on. Ha!
Anyway. Plot-wise. Her husband was killed because he witnessed a murder, though she doesn't know that yet, as it was made to look like a heart attack. The murder he witnessed was the one that Terrius was sort of tracking (i.e. he knows that someone dies every time this particular hit man guy appears and the target was a National Security Head). So I see how So Ji-Sub winds up watching her kids now. It's all tied into arms deals and bribery, etc.
So far I'd say I still like So Ji-Sub and will watch it for him. Also Kang Ki-Young is in it, so that's a bonus. I really hope the female lead character improves though. But. Yeah. Totally watching this for So Ji-Sub.
Edit: Okay, I finished this one. Watched it after I got home and used it as my entertainment during my elliptical time. Actually, trying to only watch Kdramas during exercise to 1) give me something to look forward to and 2) to keep me from only watching them...because that's about all my brain feels like doing right now.
Anyway. Overall, it was pretty good. For something that was sort of action-oriented, it did have some bits that dragged. Maybe call it a mom-friendly spy show? Not the me kind of mom, but more average mom? Does that make sense? Probably not.
The female lead did improve and became pretty capable, which was nice. Even the supporting cast all had their role to play (mom squad information network!). The only real quibble (other than the slow bits) would be that they made some pretty stupid decisions for being super spies (seriously, I knew who the bad guy was from nearly the start) and the romance part was...really, really low key. As in, barely there. I think they shared a nose kiss by the end. That was it. I mean, they were sweet together and maybe if you start off a show with one character's husband being murdered, it may make sense. But it was still disappointingly bland on that front. Their chemistry together was okay.
Did really enjoy So Ji-Sub in this one though. It may actually have been his "nicest" character yet that I've seen. He does the stoic with a heart of gold well. I would recommend it to other people. Kang Ki-Young was fun in this one as well. But he usually is. Out of all the actors I've seen in these shows, he's one that I think would actually be fun to go out to dinner with.
So, am I glad that I watched it? Yes. Would I watch it again? Hm, probably not. The plot was fairly predictable and the romance wasn't scintillating enough to make you want to watch it again. But it would be a decent entry Kdrama for someone just starting out.
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