It was supposed to be a heart-throbbing moment when OhGong strode across the room to break up SunMi’s reunion with her “first love.” But to me, the fantasy of Lee Seunggi as The Boss was shattered the second I saw — The freaking heels of his shoes. Are those 3 inches?!! They’re like clunky heels my […]
Hwayugi: Cotton Candy Metaphor, 2
As I said in another post, the problem with the GGG is that it has a good intention with a dire consequence. GGG was intended to *force* OG to protect SM in that same unconditional and spontaneous way a lover would shield his love from all harm. But because the contraption is artificial and pressed […]
Jugglers: Episode 14
Episode 14 Title: If It’s a Temporary Parting… This is noble idiocy done right. If a kdrama must have a temporary separation in the storyline, then couple ChiWon and YoonYi displayed how it should be properly handled. Let me list down the right things they did: 1. Keep their eyes on the big picture. I […]
Longing Heart: Episode 1
This has potential. I thought it was cheesy with the time travel approach to rectify a sad love story but I like the premise. Kang Shi Woo (the CNBlue tall guy) goes back in time to when he was in high school. He understands that his presence in the past changes everything. The future can […]
Just Bitching: Only in Kdramas…
Hand shielding her face from sunlight = romance Context: He gets on the bus and sees the sleeping girl. He doesn’t know her because he’s saying under his breath, “She’s in our grade but I’ve never seen her before. Maybe she’s a transfer student?” lol. Hand-shielding is a sweet gesture on kdramas, but if this […]
Just Bitching: The Ramen Non-report Report
Okay. The Great Ramen War was a dud but I’m obligated to follow up with a report. Nissen Ramen won. Why? Because that Shin Black was too spicy for this un-Spice Girl. All the time I was psyching myself for the saltiness of these instant noodles, I should have been worrying about the spiciness. I […]
Just Bitching: English in Kdramas
Lee Min Ho. Pet Peeve #14 I’m limiting myself to three examples or this post will never see the light of day. It’s easy to target Lee Min Ho as the worst offender in kdrama because we see his failures writ large on the screen. But I do pity the guy. He’s forced to speak English […]
Hwayugi: Cotton Candy Metaphor
Should have known that the Hong Sisters would spin a heavy metaphor from something as sweet and wispy as a cotton candy. I’ll break this down in two parts, okay? I’ve work this morning. ******************** OG: Oh. This cotton is really sweet. SM: It’s sweet, right? (She’s pleased that she has introduced him to something […]
Just Bitching: Piggy Backs
Pet Peeve #19 When I first began to watch kdramas, I thought piggy backs were the rudest kind of carry. A few years later and with dozens of kdramas under my belt, I’ve toned down my opposition to the piggy back. I now think it’s the second rudest kind of carry (I’ll tell you in a […]
Bitch talk: Eodieseo Wasseumnikka?
Translation: Where are you from? Yesterday, I happened to glance at the map of where the viewers of this blog live, and something caught my attention. Please educate me, bitches. Am I correct? 1. Taiwan 2. Philippines 3. Australia 4. Indonesia 5. Singapore 6. Malaysia 7. Thailand but where on earth is #8? Is that one […]
Just Bitching: What’s for Dinner?
The Great Ramen War. While watching ChiWon and YoonYi in Episode 7 of Jugglers eat ramen at a convenience store, I realized that my taste buds have yet to be introduced to this staple of kdramas, the Korean ramen in a styrofoam bowl. Only the ubiquitous Japanese brand, Nissin (not Nissan, lol) is found in […]
Smart Bitches: Hwayugi’s Location Sites
I found this interesting blog which researched the location sites seen in Hwayugi and I want to share it with you. photocredit: flyhoneystars.com The illuminated Christmas tree at Everland left me unimpressed…maybe because after decorating three trees inside our house and stringing up gazillions of fairy lights in the front lawn and backyard, I know […]
Jugglers: Episode 13
Episode 13 Title: Come Closer or Go Away. There were many scenes in last night episodes that reminded me of spoofs. 1. My Sassy Girl lol. Too bad CW showed how dorky he was when he bumped the glass turnstile. 2. Lady and the Tramp It never gets old … this noodle kiss. 3. BTS […]
Just Bitching: Joining the “Dark Side”
Facepalm. I realized that my resistance to kdrama was futile when: -I have to turn on Closed Captioning to watch reruns of Pride and Prejudice, and North and South. I beg your pardon but I don’t understand posh English anymore. -I’m the only one in the family who doesn’t think kimchee smells like rotting fish. […]