This is going to be death of me: 5 dramas, 7 days. Monday and Tuesday: 1. Tale of Nokdu Or “How to Win a Girl in 10 Days.” This story of Nokdu and DongJu is what I’d call a “same-age” romance. They both bug each other but they play well together, too. It’s a little […]
Tale of Nokdu: Episode 4 Highlights
I get the title now. I get why it’s called the Tale of Nokdu. It’s because this is the story of how he stole our hearts. Not just Dongju’s heart, but ours as well. My good friend @lovebangwon fell in love with him faster than I did. She wrote: I think i slowly fall for nokdu […]
When the Camellia Blooms: Ep 5 and 6 Review, part 1
The outstanding feature of this show is the well-developed characters. I almost dislike the whodunit mystery because it distracts me for just savoring the idiosyncrasies of all the personalities. Take for the instance the Police Chief. He’s the lead investigator of a high-profile, serial murder case but he can’t figure out who his young protégé’s […]
Tale of Nokdu: A Poem a Day Do-Over
We finally have a romcom that fits Jang Dong Yoon to a T. I like it when Nokdu bragged how handsome he looked, all the while expecting to be rebuffed with a snide comeback. He said, “Why? Am I kind of good-looking? It’s no joke, right?…(crickets)…What? I thought you’d say something back to me.” This […]
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ep 4 Review
Where did we leave off? 1. “I’m her husband.” So, like a fool, he rushed in to that room, thinking that Gaedong was kidnapped by bandits. He failed to see the signs that Gaedong was under no threat. lol. What happened to the rule that he lived by, “Seeing is believing”? He saw alright, but […]
Tale of Nokdu: Episode 3 Quick Takes
Episode 3 of the Tale of Nokdu is like a glass of champagne. It’s bubbly, simple and elegant. The bubbly. Here are some of the bubbly scenes that had me in stitches. 1. His lipstick I laughed hard because I remembered my son playing with my make-up kit when he was a toddler. 2. The […]
Tale of Nokdu: Ep 3 The King’s Queen
This is how I understand things as of Episode 3. The lady in the pavilion is the current Queen. She and the King were talking about their baby who died. King: What are you doing here? Queen: I realized I was pregnant, only after I followed Your Majesty out of the palace during the war. […]
Tale of Nokdu: Eps 3 & 4 Post Spoilers Here
Please post your spoilers, rants, raves, analyses here. Thanks! I caught 15 minutes of Ep 3 on Viki and I burst out laughing when I saw Jang Dong Yoon’s face smeared with lipstick. Really. If I was incontinent, I’d hate watching this show. I’m posting gifs from previous episodes. Gif credit: belsmultifandommess’ tumblr. I like this […]
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ep 3 Review
I’ll get straight to the point because I need to catch up with the backlog of dramas to write about. Things that I like: 1. The floral title This kind of extra attention to details makes me inclined to like this writer. Since the story is about the Joseon flower crew, the writer uses flower […]
Belated Happy Boyfriend Day!
I’ll mark my calendar for next year to help me remember that October 3 is National Boyfriend Day. This is two days late, but here’s my “incomplete” list of unforgettable fictional super- Boyfriends to celebrate. 1. Xiao Nai from Love O2O The gold standard here in our blog. Who can forget this moment when he […]
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ep 2 Highlights
I blame Jane Austen. source: usatoday The reason I can’t drop “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” for “Tale of Nokdu” is Jane Austen. Let me explain in my usual meandering way. Let’s go back to Episode 1. The King/Blacksmith/Soo hears thunder and immediately goes in search for GaeDong (GD). GD has a paralyzing fear of thunderstorms, […]
Vagabond: Eps 5 & 6 Post Spoilers Here
We’re going over this spy thriller with a fine-tooth comb to look for lice infestation… I mean, bloopers, blunders, inconsistencies, and comedy. Please post your rants, raves, theories, and analyses for Episodes 5 and 6 here.
Tale of Nokdu: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
I’m in trouble. I can’t decide which fusion sageuk to blog: the “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” or the “Tale of Nokdu.” They’re both televised on the same days, dubbed by Viki, and feature male leads that I like. Should I let you decide for me? That way if the show turns out weird, I […]
Vagabond: On Shin Sung Rok’s Character
It’s wacky Wednesday so here’s my wacky theory on Shin Sung Rok’s character, Gi Taeung. What do I have so far on Gi Taeung? 1. I think Gi Taeung was the interviewer. 2006/08/05 Interview Interviewer: Why do you want to join NIS? HR: My father was a colonel in the Marine Corps. A fire broke […]