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: This is the episode where Deok-sun begins to recognize her true feelings for Choi Taek , a world-class Baduk player whose character is inspired by the real-life player Lee Chang-ho.

: The episode captures the bittersweet feeling of growing up, where the "eternal" friendships of childhood begin to face the reality of moving forward and potentially drifting apart.

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: The episode continues to navigate the sub-plot of Bora and Sun-woo, whose relationship is complicated by the era's legal prohibitions on marriages between people with the same surname and origin.

: The episode mirrors Taek's Baduk strategy—patiently building a "home" (zip) and making calculated moves that seem subtle until the final stages of the game. : This is the episode where Deok-sun begins

: This episode highlights Jung-hwan’s internal struggle as his "silent devotion" begins to lose momentum against Taek's quiet but firm affection. Core Themes

Episode 17 is titled a metaphor that heavily influences the episode's structure. It marks the transition where childhood innocence begins to give way to the weight of adulthood and the realization of complex romantic feelings. Key Plot Points : The episode continues to navigate the sub-plot

The series is praised for its authentic portrayal of 1988 Korea, including details like: