I’m back stateside, but I’m feeling under the weather. Nothing serious. Give me a couple of days, and I should be as right as rain. Here’s what I’m watching this month. (BTW, I just signed up for Kocowa premium membership. It’s my reward to myself for working relentlessly these past few weeks.) @GB, which show […]
Report from the Shallow Island: Zhang Linghe or Byeon WooSeok
Oh dear. I’m in a quandary about which drama to review first: Zhang Linghe’s “Pursuit of Jade” or Byeon WooSeok’s “Perfect Crown.” Zhang Linghe’s “Pursuit of Jade” -costarring cutie-pie Tian Xiwei -40 episodes, all released on IQIYI and Netflix -historical costume cdrama -I’m currently on Episode 12 -he’s a marquis, fiercest general, in a pretend […]
Perfect Crown: Ep 3 My Highlights, part 2
Good things come to those who wait. 3. Another conspiracy theory: is the current king on medication? Was the late king on drugs? Just hear me out. YA made such a big fuss about his nephew/the King eating ramen at night. HJ: A bowl of ramyeon wouldn’t have taken that long to finish. YA: And […]
Perfect Crown: Ep 3 My Highlights, part 1
Another fun episode. Sorry for writing on a piecemeal basis. 😂 1. First Mission: Swaying Public Opinion Grand Prince Yi Ahn agrees to marry her if she can prove herself worthy. YA: Prepare yourself to become the Grand Prince’s wife. You will be up against the whole nation. HJ: (smiling) YA: Before all that, shall […]
Perfect Crown: Eps 1 & 2, part 2
Where was I? 3. The couple goals On the surface, it appears like Seong HuiJu’s goal is to INHERIT the Castle Group while Yi Ahn’s goal is to VACATE the palace group. I like the symmetry of their couple goals. a. HJ’s goal From the beginning, HJ was very vocal about her goal. In Episode […]
Imaginary Cat: Ep 2 Rewatch on Sat April 18
The thread is open. BTW, this kdrama is on Viki. The days of the rewatch: Episode 2 – 18 April 2026 Episode 3 – 25 April 2026 Episode 4 – 2 May 2026 Episode 5 – 9 May 2026 Episode 6 – 16 May 2026 Episode 7 – 23 May 2026 Episode 8 – 30 […]
Perfect Crown: Eps 1 & 2 My Notes, part 1
I don’t do recaps so let me get down to the brass tacks. My notes will come in two parts. 1. The epilogue in Episode 1 Don’t miss this. There were two scenes meshed in the epilogue of Episode 1. First scene. During the Royal King’s birthday festivities (and sometime before the explosion in the […]
Yumi’s Cells Season 3: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
I didn’t finish Season 1, and I skipped Season 2 because I had little patience for the emotional rollercoaster of her love life. I tuned in, however, for the premiere of this final season as she’s supposedly meeting her last love and true love, Shin Soon-rok (SSR). I was hoping that she’d learn from her […]
Imaginary Cat: Ep 1 Rewatch on Sat April 11
The thread is open. Here’s @GB’s intro for the show. There will be 8 episodes of around 30-40 minutes each. This series was first aired some 10 years ago!!! We get to see a younger and maybe slightly happier Yoo Seung Ho in this drama compared to when he was in “Remember: War of the […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 20 Rewatch on Sat April 4
The final thread of RWofS is open! Episode 20 – 4 April 2026 The time: 6.00am PST 9.00am EST/Canada 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the show.
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 19 Rewatch on Sat March 28
The thread is open. The remaining dates: Break – 21 March 2026 Episode 19 – 28 March 2026 Episode 20 – 4 April 2026 The time: 6.00am PST 9.00am EST/Canada 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the show.
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 18 Rewatch on Sat March 14
The thread is open. The remaining dates: Episode 18 – 14 March 2026Break – 21 March 2026Episode 19 – 28 March 2026Episode 20 – 4 April 2026 The time: 6.00am PST9.00am EST/Canada10.00am Caracas2.00pm in London3.00pm in Paris4.00pm in Athens10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the show.
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 17 Rewatch on Sat March 7
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode 18 – 14 March 2026 Break – 21 March 2026 Episode 19 – 28 March 2026 Episode 20 – 4 April 2026 The time: 6.00am PST 9.00am EST/Canada 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 16 Rewatch on Sat Feb 28
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode 18 – 14 March 2026 Break – 21 March 2026 Episode 19 – 28 March 2026 Episode 20 – 4 April 2026 The time: 6.00am PST 9.00am EST/Canada 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris […]