It’s been hard for me to write highlights for Chinese dramas because I can’t seem to get in the proper frame of mind. Work becomes brutal when you encounter gross incompetency at the highest echelons on a daily basis. So let me try this instead…. I’ll pretend that I’m writing for the daughter that I […]
Just Bitching: Naked Torsos Alert
Before I begin, here’s my obligatory post on shower scenes. It tells you where I stand on this issue. Just Bitching: The Obligatory Post on Shower Scenes I can’t find my post where I mentioned that lesser-known male actors can’t stipulate “no nudity” clauses in their contracts. Sex sells. There are enough viewers who get […]
Lovers of the Red Sky: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. Gifs from liveasbutterflies’ tumblr source: liveasbutterflies’ tumblr His prompt for the painting: “The spirit of spring fills the mountains as we walk among the peach blossoms. I keep waiting for the peaches and search morning and night.” Her explanation of her painting: “The painting is about […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 9 & 10 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. Gifs from becomeundone’s tumblr source: becomeundone’s tumblr 🙂 Enjoy the show!
Happy Friday!
I saw this meme yesterday, and I protested right away. What about Korean??!!!! So raaaayyyy-cist! And for those who can’t see it, it says: Speak English Kiss French Drive German Dress Italian Spend Arab Party Caribbean It’s my Friday challenge for y’all. Go ahead and suggest what we should do in Korean. Here are mine: […]
Yumi’s Cells: Eps 3 & 4 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. Gifs from kdramapsycho’s tumblr: source: kdramapsycho’s tumblr Let’s enjoy the show.
Lovers of the Red Sky: List of OSTs
The OSTs are here. Thanks, @Cleopatra for updating us. Enjoy! 1. “Is It Me?” by Baekhyun However the wind blows, however my feet lead me Without rest, I can keep walking So please be somewhere Even on that day with the sun shining all day My eyes never got blinded without you I don’t think […]
Yumi’s Cells: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
I thought I was too old to watch a kdrama with cartoons but the premise of the animation in this show is so witty that I zoomed through two episodes in one sitting. The chain of events is easy to understand. It goes like this: Yumi is 32-year-old accountant. She was recently appointed to assistant manager […]
Dali and the Cocky Prince: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. The posters source: bengalibayonet’s tumblr If the posters look familiar, it’s because they’re spoof art. The posters took famous paintings and images, and displayed them with humor. From Left to right, top row: Kim Minjae with the bowler hat and hovering potato. This is borrowed from […]
GO Into Your Heart: Ep 1 Highlights
I recommended this Chinese drama because the first episode hooked me in. I’m on Episode 25 now and, so far, I don’t regret jumping on the bandwagon…well, maybe just a smidgen because of all that romantic sweetness. 1. Fate and the ladybug The beginning delivers the premise of the story without delay. The hero narrates: […]
Happy Chuseok!
Happy Chuseok, everyone! credit: kotesol And here’s a challenge for you. “Tell me you’re into kdramas without telling me you’re into kdramas.” 1. I suffer from “second male lead syndrome.” 2. I turn around when I hear someone say, “Oppa,” “Yeobo,” and “Unnie.” 3. Instead of Reisling, I crave for Chum-Churum peach flavored soju. 4. […]
Lovers of the Red Sky: Ep 6 The Kiss Scene
As kisses go, I thought there was nothing exceptional about the technique of their first kiss. source: junghaesin’s tumblr In truth, when I watched the behind-the-scene clip, I smiled at the actors fine-tuning their kiss because of a couple of mishaps. Ha Ram would slide down when he turned to face CheongKi for their kiss. […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. Hey, @Diane! Another “Start-Up” homage lol. Gifs from deokmis’ tumblr: source: deokmis’ tumblr In my humble superior opinion, Nam Joo Hyuk’s scene edged out Kim SunHo’s. Gif from yesdrama’s tumblr: source: yesdrama’s tumblr Chief Hong commented, “I guess someone got the romance going. It’s unnecessarily pretty.” […]
Lovers of the Red Sky: Ep 6 The Third Painting
Before I explain the Third Painting, I have to go over Ha Ram and CheongKi’s talk the night before. Edited 9/17/21 to add this: I often simply transcribe Viki subs because I’m a Viki subscriber. But I go to other sites to compare the subs. I find that Kissasian subs are more comprehensible because everyday […]