Greetings from South Korea! Remember that series “One Day Off”? In the final episode, the heroine went to Gyeongju, a city on the eastern side of the peninsula, filled with antiquities from the great dynasty of Silla. I decided to do a “meta” travel of sorts, and retraced the footsteps of the heroine who was […]
Pinocchio: Ep 4 Rewatch on Saturday, July 18
The thread is open. Episode 4 – 18 July 2026 Episode 5 – 25 July 2026 Episode 6 – 1 August 2026 Break – 8 August 2026 Episode 7 – 15 August 2026 Episode 8 – 22 August 2026 Episode 9 – 29 August 2026 Episode 10 – 5 September 2026 Episode 11 – 12 […]
The First Jasmine: Eps 21 to 30 My Notes
My Notes for Episode 21: 1. Lessons from the bird that flew away Ye Li: Once some things are gone, they’re gone. That’s why I don’t want to take anything easily. For what one possesses, one must guard with care. MXY: I will always stay by your side. a. Ye Li has attachment-phobia. From her […]
Pinocchio: Ep 3 Rewatch on Saturday, June 27
The thread is open. Episode 3 – 27 June 2026 Break – 4 July 2026 Break – 11 July 2026 Episode 4 – 18 July 2026 Episode 5 – 25 July 2026 Episode 6 – 1 August 2026 Break – 8 August 2026 Episode 7 – 15 August 2026 Episode 8 – 22 August 2026 […]
The First Jasmine: Eps 1 to 10 My Notes
This is a work in progress. Titles are always interesting to analyze but since I’m not Chinese, I had to rely on google to figure out what “The First Jasmine” or “Mo Li” meant. I came up with four possible explanations. The first is the simplest one. The title is a derivation of the names […]
See You At Work Tomorrow: Open Thread
The thread is open. Take it away, @GB! Cast: Seo InGuk and Park JiHyun (I think she was that jealous girl in “Yumi’s Cells” Season 1) Episodes: 12 Start Date: Monday, Jun 22 Airs on Mondays and Tuesdays Where to Watch it: Amazon Prime Network: tvN Let’s enjoy the show.
The First Jasmine: Eps 31 to 40 Open Thread
The thread is open. Later I’ll open threads for the previous episodes but I’m opening this one right now because I think @ibisfeather and @monmour will like discussing the angsty moments of Episode 31. I’m sure if @agdr03 was watching this show, she’ll love it too. Let’s enjoy the show. Spoilers. For Episode 31 1. […]
Pinocchio: Ep 2 Rewatch on Saturday, June 20
The thread is open. But I see that there’s a break this weekend. Phew! Break – 13 June 2026 Episode 2 – 20 June 2026 Episode 3 – 27 June 2026 Break – 4 July 2026 Break – 11 July 2026 Episode 4 – 18 July 2026 Episode 5 – 25 July 2026 Episode 6 […]
Pinocchio: Ep 1 Rewatch on Saturday, June 6
The thread is open! I’m now in South Korea. If I can fight this jetlag, I’ll join you tomorrow evening for Episode 1, @GB. I’ll open the “What Are We Watching” June thread after I catch some Zzzs. Here’s the short note from our @GB. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 PINOCCHIO REWATCH PARTY Pinocchio is a 20-episode series by […]
Imaginary Cat: Ep 8 Rewatch on Sat May 30
The thread is open. The days of the rewatch: Episode 8 – 30 May 2026 The watch times: 7:00am PDT 10:00am EDT 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the rewatch!
Imaginary Cat: Ep 7 Rewatch on Sat May 23
The thread is open. The days of the rewatch: Episode 7 – 23 May 2026 Episode 8 – 30 May 2026 The watch times: 7:00am PDT 10:00am EDT 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the rewatch!
Perfect Crown: Eps 11 & 12 GB’s Notes
The thread is open. I’m traveling. @GB, you’re in charge…as usual. 🙂 Enjoy the show.
Imaginary Cat: Ep 6 Rewatch on Sat May 16
The thread is open. The days of the rewatch: Episode 6 – 16 May 2026 Episode 7 – 23 May 2026 Episode 8 – 30 May 2026 The watch times: 7:00am PDT 10:00am EDT 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the rewatch!
A Splendid Match: First Impressions
I started this cdrama because it played into my Chinese stereotypes. Spoilers. 1. The disastrous “One-Child Policy” of China truly did a number on family kinship. The family structure of the male lead Chen Yan Yun (YY) looks complicated because there are so many branches that a character relationship chart can come in handy. For […]