This is a work in progress. Please come back later after I’ve finished constructing my thoughts. Done! Would I have given Tian Qi a reality check if she were my daughter? Most of the time I dislike seeing my drama heroine crying over the guy. The quantity of tears shed is inversely proportional to my […]
When the Weather is Fine: Are We Watching This?
I’m leaning towards a yes. Alternative Titles: I’ll Visit You When the Weather is Nice, I’ll Find You on a Beautiful Day, I’ll Go to You When the Weather Is Nice. Start Date: Next Monday, February 24. Actors: Seo Kang-joon, Park Min-young, and Lee JaeWook (the 2nd male lead in Extra-ordinary You) To be honest, […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 18
I’m behind again, aren’t I, agdr03? 1. Out of sight, out of mind? He ordered her out of his sight, but he was still getting reports about her. Mr. Sheng sought his approval to assign Tian Qi to the army as a medical doctor. He vetoed it saying it wasn’t far enough. He wanted her […]
Throwback Thursday: Goblin: On Appreciating EunTak
Once in a while, when a script doesn’t seem to be given due justice, I pop up to suggest an alternative interpretation. I ship scripts. There seems to be a growing controversy regarding the age difference between the bride Eun-Tak and the goblin Shin. At best, viewers feel a sense of discomfort; at worst, they […]
Sanditon: Who’s Watching This, Janeites?
Calling Jane Austen fans! @GB, @Table12200, @barbrey, @nrllee, @GB, @agdr03, @Phoenix. Did you know that Sanditon is on? It has 8 episodes and my PBS (public broadcasting channel) has shown 6 already. I don’t know much about this story, except that it was unfinished. However, Andrew Davies, who did our much-beloved “Pride and Prejudice,” will […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 17 Highlights
The first two highlights are here: Dr. Cutie: Ep 17 On Apologies 3. Ji Zheng’s request Sigh. I feel sorry for this guy but at the same time, if I were in Ji Heng’s shoes I’d be frustrated that every time family members would ask me for a favor, their real intention was to poach […]
Crash Landing on You: By Sun and Candlelight
When Starlett asked me to write about the “presence of flames” in this kdrama, I immediately thought of the lines from Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “Sonnets from the Portuguese.” “I love thee to the level of every day’s Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.” While I’m never going to reach EBB’s level of romance (and […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 17 On Apologies
For an American like me, dialogues in Asian dramas are often difficult to understand because a lot of the meaning is contextual and assumes that the viewers understood the background information. For instance, I had to go back to that scene in Episode 16 when Tian Qi conversed with her conscience to understand this apology […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 16 On Tian Qi’s SuperEgo
Isn’t it interesting that all other characters, except Tian Qi, have somebody to confide in? Ning’er has her older brother; Ji Zheng has his attendant and his older brother; and our hero Ji Heng has his steward Mr. Sheng. Who does Tian Qi have in her corner? She has an aunt, but she rarely sees […]
Dr. Cutie: Eps 17 – 20 Open Thread
Who am I to hold your comments back? Go ahead and post away. I don’t mind spoilers. I’m still on Episode 17. Gotta admit that I laughed myself silly at the sight of her handlebar moustache. I don’t know how Ji Heng (and the actor) kept a straight face when she dropped the handkerchief.
Bitch Talk: What’s up With the Rain?
Fern asked: Dear All, this is a bit of an off track query after a stormy night. What significance does rain have in K-dramas and C-dramas? It always shows up and seems to be like another character. Does it always represent tears or drama or an excuse to huddle together under an umbrella, or can […]
Crash Landing on You: Fan Fiction and Alternative Endings
For many viewers, to have closure at the end of the kdrama means to have a good wrap-up for all the characters. Since many/some/few of us are feeling dissatisfied with the Episode 16, here’s a chance for us to have our own version of the ending. Go ahead and post your brief fanfic, your snippets […]
Crash Landing on You: Ep 16 Open Thread
The final episode is here! Whether the finale matches our expectations or not, the ending is always tough to watch. It’s our human condition: both in our kdrama lives and our real life, it’s always hard to leave behind the ones we’ve devoted much time and energy to love. That’s why we all root for […]
Crash Landing on You: Ep 15 Open Thread
I’m separating the open threads for Ep 15 and 16 because some of you might not be emotionally ready for closure. Go ahead and post your comments, insights, theories, observations, rants, and raves for Episode 15 here. I don’t mind spoilers. And since it’s the finals week, I would like to thank all the regulars […]