Abort! Abort! The lead female YeoRim is the most aggravating heroine I’ve seen in a long while. lol. Now, I know why Suzy Bae declined this role. Good job, Suzy! Here’s my long laundry list of the character’s fault: She’s self-absorbed. She doesn’t follow protocol because she thinks she knows better. She’s a complainer. On […]
Devilish Joy: Episode 8
(Updated) My review is coming. I see that some of you have been pulling up my old posts, especially my impressions on Episode 1 and 2, so I’m assuming that there’s interest on what I have to say about this show. (hahaha) Will edit this for my review. Let me attend my morning meetings, and […]
Because This is My First Life: Cameo of an Epilogue
I remember feeling dissatisfied with the finale of “Because This is My First Life” because I would have loved to be shown a glimpse of JiHo and SeeHee’s married life. And I thought HoRang and WonSeok (him especially) needed a longer time-out. So I was surprised when I saw these gifs from paper-box’s tumblr a […]
Where Stars Land: Fox Bride Star Ep 1
Updated to include my most recent posts. You can also check the sidebar next time. Not sure how long I’ll be blogging on this, though. Where Stars Land: Episode 3 Where Stars Land: Abort Episode 2 ********************************** That’s the funny thing about literal translations of Korean titles. They don’t make sense. It’s like we’re offered […]
100 Days My Prince: Episode 7
My reason for watching “100 Days My Prince” instead of “Where Stars Land” summed as as video: “Never gonna give you up” by Rick Astley. Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you ********************************* Frankly speaking, I stuck with this episode because of the actor Do […]
100 Days My Prince: Or Where Stars Land??
Oh no! 🤦♀️ Which one should I watch and review first?? KyungSoo or Lee Je-Hoon? Doe eyes or sharp nose? Sageuk or contemporary? Nam Ji-Hyun or Chae SooBin? Country mouse or city mouse? Fight scene or meet cute? I was bored out of my skull with Lee Je-Hoon’s last kdrama “Tomorrow, With You” so I […]
The Ghost Detective: Episode 7
Because I’m a superficial bitch (and proud of it!), let me begin with this inspiration. Ta-daa! Lee DaIl with glasses. He looked fine in this episode, but I think he would have been a serious contender to McDreamy had he been wearing specs. Okay, back to work now, packmule3! If we were to divide the […]
Prayers for Indonesia
To the victims and survivors of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, my prayers are with you. I pray that missing family members be reunited, the bereaved find comfort and strength, and the injured be healed from their pain and trauma. My prayers also go out to the relief workers. As they do their […]
100 Days My Prince: Ep 6’s Swoon-Worthy Moment
I thought this floating wish lantern was very sweet and thoughtful of JeYoon. credit: seoinsguk’s tumblr But nothing beats saving the girl from a deadly avalanche of cannellini beans, of course. credit: liveasbutterflies’ tumblr Only in kdrama-land do scenarios like this happen. Really, it was much easier and more logical for WonDeuk to move them both out […]
Third Charm: Quick Takes on Episode 1
Every new drama is a costly investment for me: an intellectual and emotional investment as well as a time investment. To optimize my investment, I determine my next drama project by forecasting what “wisdom” I can expect to assimilate from the scriptwriter’s perspective on life. That was why I skipped the shows like “Heirs,” “Strong […]
100 Days My Prince: Romance and Cinematography
Sometimes an OP gushes about the cinematography of a kdrama when all she really means is that the landscape is beautiful. I think it’s a misconception that does a disservice to a cinematographer’s craft. He doesn’t only film bamboo groves, rapeseed fields, and distant horizons for beauty. He also chooses colors, lighting, texture, and a […]
100 Days My Prince: Episode 6 Review
Another solid (relatively) episode. Phew! I was thisclose to dropping this sageuk last week because of the half-assed writing and execution of HongShim’s confusion over WonDeuk’s identity. But I’m glad I explained it to my 8 blog followers and readers. Noteworthy things: 1. The reunion of MooYeon and YiSeo/HongShim. I’m glad the writer didn’t prolong the […]
100 Days My Prince: Ep 6’s Twisting Straw Scenes
I’m not finished yet with Episode 6 but I had to post this funny scene. This scene when they were twisting straws… is the sageuk’s style of paying homage to that iconic pottery scene from “The Ghost.” With Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze canoodling while making pottery.
100 Days My Prince: *Not* Swoon-Worthy Moment
Sigh. Okay, oppa-fangirls! This definitely does NOT qualify as sexy. credit: zztmms’ tumblr Do you not remember what WonDeuk was doing with his hands a few moments ago? This. Touching dirt And this. Holding dirt. And last, but certainly the worst. Cleaning shoes. Gross! If I were HongShim, I would have slapped that filthy hand […]