The thread is open. Episode 3 – 9 August 2025 Episode 4 – 16 August 2025 Episode 5 – 23 August 2025 Episode 6 – 30 August 2025 Episode 7 – 6 September 2025 Episode 8 – 13 September 2025 Episode 9 – 20 September 2025 Episode 10 – 27 September 2025 Episode 11 – […]
What Are We Watching in August 2025?
I’ll be away on vacation for most of August. But I’ll be in and out of the blog. 1. My Lovely Journey A healing drama. I’ll be traveling when this airs and I hope my journey will be lovely, too. Blurb from soompi: Based on a bestselling Japanese novel by Maha Harada, “My Lovely Journey” […]
While You Were Sleeping: Rewatch Ep 2 Sat, Aug 2
The thread is open. The thread is all yours, @GB, @Wenchanteur, @monmor, @ibisfeather, and @feifei. I hope more people join you. Episode 2 – 2 August 2025 Episode 3 – 9 August 2025 Episode 4 – 16 August 2025 Episode 5 – 23 August 2025 Episode 6 – 30 August 2025 Episode 7 – 6 […]
Coroner’s Diary: Eps 32 & 33 The Wedding
Since we’ll be swamped with manifold reveals in these last episodes, I want to take time now to appreciate the romance. As interested as I was with the mystery cases and power plays are, I stayed chiefly for the romance. Compared to the kdrama I was watching at the same time “Head Over Heels,” it’s […]
Coroner’s Diary: Eps 30 to 38
The thread is open. I’m assuming that all the pieces are out and any major criminal case will only involve a member of the royal family moving forward. Who else thinks the blind prince is suspect? All recruits of the Heavenly Way cult seemed to have been chosen specifically because they have a grievance against […]
Coroner’s Diary: Eps 1 to 30 Recap of the Symbols
I never trust a critic of this cdrama who brags that he/she can easily spot the murderer(s) from the get-go, as if racing the fictional characters, Shen Wan and Yan Chi, to identify the criminal before the big reveal scene is a sign of cleverness. No. A good critic is someone who can dissect the […]
My Favorite Chinese Actresses
I’ve watched so many cdramas lately that I need to make a list of my preferences. Since I don’t personally know any of these actresses, my criteria for liking/disliking them are: Aesthetics. Beauty is subjective. My perception of what’s beautiful or not is shaped by my background and experience. Voice. A lower voice sounds warmer […]
Money Matters: Kdrama and Cdrama Expenses
Here’s what your monthly entertainment expense can look like, if you have a severe kdrama/cdrama addiction like I do. Netflix: $25/month I see this as reasonable expense since we don’t go to the movies anymore after Covid, and a movie date for two comes out more expensive than a monthly Netflix membership. ($13 x 2, […]
While You Were Sleeping: Rewatch Ep 1 Sat, July 26
Mark your calendars! The next kdrama to be rewatched is “While You Were Sleeping” starring Suzy and Lee JongSuk. The screenwriter is Park HyeRyun. Here’s what @GB has to say about the drama. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 We’ve chosen to continue with Writer Park Hye Ryun who really knows how to write good dramas. She has her plot […]
Coroner’s Diary: Ep 26 The Shady Nature of the Emperor
@GB, I’m reposting my reply to you (with edits) out here so it’s easier for me to find for reference in the future. Yes, the 9th prince did not seem at all inclined to go near the emperor. He also remained mute with everyone at first. Shen Wan managed to get him to speak by […]
Coroner’s Diary: Eps 25 to 30
The thread is open. Episodes 1 to 5: The mystery of the beheaded bride Episodes 6 to 10: Dark secrets in the purple bamboo grove Episodes 11 to 15: The monster of Samyuan village Episodes 16 to 19: The ballad of the Shuangqing Troupe Episodes 20 to 21: The mannequin in the bridal gown shop […]
Head Over Heels: Eps 9 & 10 My Reaction Post
These last two episodes are a dumpster fire. I want GyeongWoo back. Un-devour him, BongSu! I want that self-pitying evil shaman Yeomhwa gone. Her viewers’ approval rating is equal to my Greek yogurt fat content: 0%. Gee, screenwriter. Not all mothers who have lost a child turn into psycho like this character. What makes her […]
Coroner’s Diary: Eps 22 to 24 Open Thread
The thread is open. Episodes 1 to 5: The mystery of the beheaded bride Episodes 6 to 10: Dark secrets in the purple bamboo grove Episodes 11 to 15: The monster of Samyuan village Episodes 16 to 19: The ballad of the Shuangqing Troupe Episodes 20 to 21: The mannequin in the bridal gown shop […]
Coroner’s Diary: The List of Gifts
If @agdr03 was here, I would have asked to give us a list of kisses in this cdrama. That’s her forte. But she’s attending to family matters, so I’ll content myself with a list of gifts Yan Chi has given Shen Wan. I like to keep track of things like this. From Episode 3. 1. […]