Since I have only two more weekends of “A Bona Fide Killer,” I have time to spare for other dramas. However, I’m NOT interested in: 1. “A Love Other Than Yours” starring Seo Kang Joon (“When the Weather is Fine”) and Ahn Eun Jin (“Dynamite Kiss” and “My Dearest”). This kdrama is about a couple who […]
Against the Current: Eps 19 to 24 The Hero as the Orchid
In my previous writeup, I made much ado about LanXiang being the human orchid nestling between rocks. In truth, however, JinQi is an orchid too, but his fragrance is something LanXiang doesn’t notice just like the orchids in the Chinese proverbs. According to google, there are two classical sayings tied to the “fragrance of orchids.” […]
What Are We Watching in October 2026?
Buckle up! No less than 8 kdramas are premiering in October. I can’t write “My First Impressions” for each one so recommendations from the crew are appreciated. Thank you! 💐💐💐 1. Your Personal Taxi This is a healing show. A taxi driver plays a song request for his passenger, and the ride – I’m guessing […]
Against the Current: Ep 18 My Highlights
Let’s get down to business. A. New Developments 1. The poisoner CuiQue is poisoned. How? Maid GanTang brought tea for CQ and the housekeeper Madam Han. The teacups weren’t the same. One was plain brown clay, while the other one was subtly decorated with its cover in black finish. The difference was by design. LanXiang […]
Against the Current: Ep 16 My Brief Takes
Developments: 1. 3rd sister Lin Xiuru stops 2nd sister Lin Xiuwan’s tryst with Du Zheng. 2. 4th sister falls ill, too; physician is called. 3. Physician suspects an epidemic is spreading. 4. Duke Xiang Guo orders the Lin Mansion placed under quarantine with troops guarding the perimeter. 5. Du CuiQue offers to treat the sick […]
Against the Current: Ep 15 My Long Notes
Happy Chuseok! Where are we? Ah! Episode 15. In the previous episode, Lin JinQi (JQ) and his assistant JiuGao rushed to naval camp of Commander Yuan (aka Marquis Yong Chang) to retrieve LanXiang and YuChan. It worried JQ that the Commander didn’t return the ladies after the Wo pirates were captured. At the camp, Commander […]
Pinocchio: Ep 13 Rewatch on Saturday, September 26
The thread is open. Happy Chuseok!!! Episode 13 – 26 September 2026 Episode 14 – 3 October 2026 Episode 15 – 10 October 2026 Break – 17 October 2026 Episode 16 – 24 October 2026 Episode 17 – 31 October 2026 Episode 18 – 7 November 2026 Episode 19 – 14 November 2026 Episode 20 […]
The Ordinary Jackpot: Watch It or Dodge It?
I shall watch it for now. 🎉🎉🎉😂 If the last non-romantic office kdrama you saw was “Misaeng: Incomplete Life” (2014), then it may be good to follow it up with “The Ordinary Jackpot.” I think they can be viewed as bookends. “Misaeng” is about a young intern learning to navigate corporate world with his diverse […]
Against the Current: Ep 1 Food for Thought
This is my sleeper hit of September. I didn’t expect to like a show with the actor Liu XueYi in it, and the number of episodes far exceeded my 30-episode cap. But that scene after the women hung themselves and the camera zoomed out to show the row of skirts and shoes floating in the […]
Pinocchio: Ep 12 Rewatch on Saturday, September 19
The thread is open. Episode 12 – 19 September 2026 Episode 13 – 26 September 2026 Episode 14 – 3 October 2026 Episode 15 – 10 October 2026 Break – 17 October 2026 Episode 16 – 24 October 2026 Episode 17 – 31 October 2026 Episode 18 – 7 November 2026 Episode 19 – 14 […]
A Bona Fide Killer: List of OSTs
I’m sure some folks want to know what that last song is. 1. “Paper Flower” Sung by LeeHigh Like ticking clock hands, irregular breathing Stealing away even a sigh, gazes closing in tight [Pre-Chorus] A today that feels just like yesterday, endless meaningless arguments A trap made by the world, trapped right inside it Save […]
A Bona Fide Killer: Ep 13 My Reaction in GIFs
Viewers on kdrama forums: “SeulGi did it! 100%! I feeeeel it!” Me on Bitchesoverdramas: “I don’t think so. Here’s why.” [Writes a 1000-word explanation. Link: A Bona Fide Killer: Ep 12 Who’s the New Sniper?] Also, me after skimming through Episode 13 tonight: 😂 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Let’s enjoy the finale tomorrow.
A Bona Fide Killer: Ep 12 Loose Ends
Yes, I already wrote about my sniper theories, so I’ll wrap this episode up. (If you don’t have time to read my sniper theories, I’ll summarize it now. Contrary to popular belief that it must be SeulGi, I propose that there’s a new sniper in town. It’s the “mysterious individual(s)” whom SeulGi went back to […]
Pinocchio: Ep 11 Rewatch on Saturday, September 12
The thread is open. Episode 11 – 12 September 2026 Episode 12 – 19 September 2026 Episode 13 – 26 September 2026 Episode 14 – 3 October 2026 Episode 15 – 10 October 2026 Break – 17 October 2026 Episode 16 – 24 October 2026 Episode 17 – 31 October 2026 Episode 18 – 7 […]
A Bona Fide Killer: Ep 11 My Brief Notes
Let’s dive right in. 1. Bong TaeMin Role: Tactical Weapons Developer and Specialist. Petname: Stinky He reminds me of two things: a. The cartoon character “Pig-Pen” from “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. But while Pig-Pen travels in swirls of dirt, TaeMin travels in a mist of stench. b. A skunk. Viewers laugh at his scenes […]