As you all know, on this blog, I like to deconstruct dialogues and scenes in order to uncover what is not so obvious to regular and casual viewers. By being meticulous in this manner, I believe we appreciate the story better than merely sharing our thrill over watching love scenes. For this episode I want […]
The Prisoner of Beauty: Ep 4 On Winning and Losing, part 1
If Episode 2 depicts what beauty means for Wei Shao (i.e., something that is manipulative, deceiving, and untrustworthy) and Episode 3 shows that he requires sincerity from Qiao Man in her offer of marriage, then what do I think is Episode 4 all about? Let break down the memorable scenes, shall we? 1. The love […]
I Hear Your Voice: Rewatch Ep 12 Saturday, June 7
The thread is open. Episode 12: 7 June 2025 Episode 13: 14 June 2025 Episode 14: 21 June 2025 Episode 15: 28 June 2025 Episode 16: 5 July 2025 Episode 17: 12 July 2025 Episode 18: 19 July 2025 Enjoy the rewatch!
The Prisoner of Beauty: Ep 3 Quick Notes
To me, this episode is transitional so I won’t dwell on themes and symbolic elements. These are a few things, however, that I must point out. 1. Compared to how Wei Shao (WM) had his enemy, Li Su, chopped into small pieces, I think Qiao Man escaped his mansion relatively unharmed. She sustained: A few […]
The Prisoner of Beauty: Ep 2 On Beauty, part 2
To continue where I left off. The Prisoner of Beauty: Ep 2 On Beauty, part 1 The theme of beauty is introduced in Episode 1 and her beauty resembles a Trojan horse, something to pull the wool over WS’ eyes, and manipulate the situation to Qiao clan’s advantage. The thread continues in Episode 2 when WS […]
The Prisoner of Beauty: Ep 2 On Beauty, part 1
I often grouse at the epic length of cdramas thus, to be fair, I should praise this episode for allowing the slow-but-thorough exploration of the meaning of the title. It’s because this show has 36 episodes in all that it can go on deep dive on the female lead’s beauty. Her beauty is actually introduced […]
What Are We Watching in June 2025?
Do you hear that? It’s the giant sucking sound of “The Prisoner of Beauty” drawing my attention from other shows this month. Blame @agdr03 for recommending this 36-episode cdrama. source: gusucloud’s tumblr A brief note on the cinematography because I failed to mention this in my First Impressions. Notice the use of colors in the […]
The Prisoner of Beauty: Open Thread
The thread is open. I’ll join you when I can. Enjoy the show.
The Prisoner of Beauty: First Impressions
Thanks, @agdr03, for recommending this Cdrama. I like it. Here are my thoughts on the first episode. They’re also my reasons for continuing with this cdrama despite its 36-episode run. 1. The heroine Qiao Man (QM) wants to understand the character of the person by studying his actions. The show opens with her question to […]
I Hear Your Voice: Rewatch Ep 11 Saturday, May 31
The thread is open. Episode 11: 31 May 2025 Episode 12: 7 June 2025 Episode 13: 14 June 2025 Episode 14: 21 June 2025 Episode 15: 28 June 2025 Episode 16: 5 July 2025 Episode 17: 12 July 2025 Episode 18: 19 July 2025 Enjoy the rewatch!
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the mothers out here, Please take a bow for all that we’ve done for our families, Seen and unseen, Stellar and mundane, Necessary and needless, Legendary and pitiful, Consciously and unwittingly, Easy and arduous, Divine and asinine. Let’s enjoy our special day!
I Hear Your Voice: Rewatch Ep 10 Saturday, May 24
The thread is open. Episode 10: 24 May 2025 Episode 11: 31 May 2025 Episode 12: 7 June 2025 Episode 13: 14 June 2025 Episode 14: 21 June 2025 Episode 15: 28 June 2025 Episode 16: 5 July 2025 Episode 17: 12 July 2025 Episode 18: 19 July 2025 Enjoy the rewatch!
I Hear Your Voice: Rewatch Ep 9 Saturday, May 17
The thread is open. Episode 9: 17 May 2025 Episode 10: 24 May 2025 Episode 11: 31 May 2025 Episode 12: 7 June 2025 Episode 13: 14 June 2025 Episode 14: 21 June 2025 Episode 15: 28 June 2025 Episode 16: 5 July 2025 Episode 17: 12 July 2025 Episode 18: 19 July 2025 Enjoy […]
Heavenly Ever After: Ep 1 The State of the Union
This first episode lends itself to discussion on the meaning of a happy marriage. For BODers, this episode is up our alley since most of us are married. We learn that female lead, HaeSook (HS), has been taking care of her paraplegic husband for practically all their married life. Sixty years. We can romanticize the […]