The Blessed Girl: Open Thread for Agdr03

@Agdr03, are you here? I’m opening this thread for you (and for others who want to join in). This cdrama has Lin Yi (“Put Your Head on My Shoulder”) in it.   gifs from jingyans’ tumblr credit: jingyans’ tumblr Warning: I’m not sure if he’ll get the girl in the end because the dude from […]

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L.U.C.A.: Eps 3 & 4 Open Thread

The thread is now open for SPOILERS, comments, and theories. I almost forgot that this is Monday-Tuesday kdrama. I must have been traumatized like this child. Oh no! What will we watch on Wednesday and Thursday now that “True Beauty” ended?? Let’s enjoy the show.

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L.U.C.A.: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions

Incoming missile. 1. Deplorable female character A badass, kickass, and smartass female character isn’t an idiot. Not in my book, anyway. I don’t get this writer’s female creation. GuReum is certainly one hell of a street fighter, but she can be frustratingly dense. Who on earth would think it was a brilliant idea to confront […]

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Space Sweepers: Review

This movie was engrossing as soon as the opening credits rolled in. Didn’t you wonder why we were greeted “Merry Christmas” in February? Was the production company really named Merry Christmas. Lol. The lead characters were likeable. Special effects were decent. No sex scenes, can you believe that, Hollywood?! This is my review-unlike-other-reviews. 1. Imagery […]

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Space Sweepers: Open Thread

Updated 2/8/2021: my review is here. Space Sweepers: Review I don’t know what this movie is all about but it’s currently ranked #7 on Netflix USA. It stars Song JoongKi (“Descendants of the Sun”) and Kim Taeri (“Mr. Sunshine”). Just post your comments…and spoilers here. Let’s enjoy the show.

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Start-Up: Ep 5 Rewatch Sat Feb 6

Join us for the rewatch of Episode 5 on Saturday, February 6th. 13:00pm UTC 08:00am EST 05:00am PST 09:00pm Singapore, Philippines 08:00pm Indonesia 03:00pm Greece 12:00am Sydney (Sunday) 08:30pm India Wenchanteur, vous vous joignez à nous?   Gifs from cuddlybitch’s tumblr credit: cuddlybitch’s tumblr Let’s enjoy the rewatch.

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True Beauty: Eps 15 & 16 Finale Open Thread

The thread is now open. In Episode 6, their literature teacher quoted a line from a famous poem that sent the whole class groaning. I held back from expounding about it because I figured if I waited till the end, the poem wouldn’t require any explanation. Just like “The Little Prince” by Saint-Exupery is a […]

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L.U.C.A.: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread

The thread is now open. Let’s try this one for a few weeks. If we find it disappointing, we can always drop it. Like evolution, our search for a good drama isn’t a linear progression. The task is messy, meandering, time-consuming, and complicated. Some forms of drama will mutate and give rise to new branches […]

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Just Bitching: Pet Peeve #2

The drinking culture. One of my biggest pet peeves about kdramas is how the characters, especially the female leads, always end up stupid drunk. If I didn’t know any better, I would think that: a. drinking is part of their work culture  👉 it’s “normal.” b. nothing forms a bonding between acquaintances like drunk-talk 👉 it’s “constructive.” […]

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Start-Up: Ep 4 Rewatch Sat Jan 30th

Join us for the rewatch of Episode 4 on Saturday, January 30th. 13:00pm UTC 08:00am EST 05:00am PST (Are you waking up early, @Janey and @Welmaris?) 09:00pm Singapore, Philippines 08:00pm Indonesia 03:00pm Greece 12:00am Sydney (Sunday) 08:30pm India BTW, if you’re wondering why I “encourage” drinking on rewatches, it’s to show our readers here the […]

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She Would Never Know: Open Thread

The thread is now open. I don’t think I’m following this, but I’m opening a thread anyway for Rowoon (“Extraordinary You”). I’ve nothing against Won Jinah (“Just Between Lovers” with Junho) so I don’t mind dropping in and joining you. And yes, yes. I know when it comes to beauty — Cha Eunwoo (“True Beauty”) […]

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Start-Up: Ep 3 Rewatch Fri Jan 29th

Join us for back-to-back “Start Up” rewatches this Friday, January 29, and Saturday, January 30. 13:00pm UTC 08:00am EST 05:00am PST (Are you waking up early, @Janey and @Welmaris?) 09:00pm Singapore, Philippines 08:00pm Indonesia 03:00pm Greece 12:00am Sydney (Sunday) 08:30pm India Gifs from seoul-leaf’s tumblr — credit: seoul-leaf’s tumblr There’s a separate thread for Ep […]

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