The Matchmakers: Ep 8 A Meaningful Life

Ep 8 Life is unpredictable; therefore life is meaningful. I shared my notes on this blog while this drama was showing. Now, I’m sharing my thoughts on the meaning of the title. I see three interpretations of the title. 1. Let’s begin with the obvious one. When an unexpected crisis comes our way, it galvanizes […]

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Doctor Slump: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions

Let me get this out of the way. I understand that it makes for great drama when one of the parties in a litigation takes out evidence in the middle of the trial – the so-called “smoking gun” – and the opposing side stammers, “W-what is that? That’s not mine!” Outside TV shows and movies, […]

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The Matchmakers: Ep 7 An Eye for an Eye

Ep 7 An eye for an eye, a rumor for a rumor Ostensibly the title refers to the campaign SoonDeok masterminded to quell the rumor about Hana being possessed by a virgin ghost. The rumor was circulated by Minister Park in retaliation for spurning his advances. He aimed to destroy Hana’s reputation and wreck her […]

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Nine: 9 Time Travels: Ep 7 Rewatch Sat, Jan 27

The thread is open. 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 @GB is going on a retreat but @WEnchanteur, @salteddust, @feifei, @monmor (don’t forget to set your alarm!) will be here. Hmmm…. @salteddust, I don’t think we have ever interacted on a thread before. […]

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The Matchmakers: Ep 6 On Secrets

Ep 6. Everyone has a secret From start to finish, we see the secrets of everyone. It’s not just one secret; it’s multiple secrets at once. 1. The King’s secrets He’s the featured person in the profile. His first secret was that he actually liked JungWoo and had a fatherly interest in his well-being. The […]

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