I didn’t think I would’ve liked this romcom for three reasons: One, the information dump. Episode 1 was one boring information dump on the female lead’s origins. Long story short, her mom died, moved in with her maternal grandpa and aunt, was shunned by grandpa, met high school BFF and protector, and went to veterinarian […]
Hidden Love: Ep 15 On Holding Hands
I’m half-convinced that the “D” in Jiaxu’s surname stands for devious. Seated inside the theater, he noticed that Sang Zhi had her sleeves covering her hands like mittens. As he had warned her, it was going to be chilly inside the theater. He recommended a hot drink for her. but she insisted on a cold […]
My Lovely Liar: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. gifs from goyoonjungs’ tumblr Was the word “Coke” computer-generated??!!! credit: goyoonjungs’ tumblr I found this scene inconsistent. If Doha was so afraid to be seen in public without a face mask, then why did they pick a table right in front of a picture window. Huh, director?? Or is this supposed […]
My Lovely Liar: Ep 4 On Red Herrings
@Good Twin said this: I just started watching this. Wasn’t it implied in Episode 4 that his mom is the killer? Probably a red herring but she seemed to know that the girlfriend was dead and at the bottom of the ocean I wouldn’t mind if she was just a red herring. But her comment […]
Hidden Love: OST “Be Your Light”
Since this song was introduced in Ep 13, I guess I’ll have to post the subs. How many more OSTs do I need to do? Two more? Hidden Love: OST “Forever Star” Hidden Love: OST “I Have Someone I Like” Hidden Love: OST “Having You” Hidden Love: OST “The Star Thief” 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 By far this […]
Hidden Love: Ep 14 On Connections
Chapter 14. Connection. The most beautiful wait Featured Object: Two holding hands I see two meanings of connection in this episode. The first refers to the relationship between Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi; they have yet to decide how to call their budding relationship. The second refers to connecting to the dots and seeing the […]
Behind Your Touch: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread
If you still aren’t inundated with dramas to watch, then here’s another one. Starring: Lee Min Ki (“Because This is My First Life” and “My Liberation Notes”) and Han Ji Min (“Familiar Wife”) Episodes: 16 Start Date: Sat, Aug 12 Airs on Saturday and Sunday Where to Watch it: Netflix Network: JTBC Let’s enjoy […]
Shitsuren Meshi: Open Thread
I came for the Japanese food but stayed for the food for thought. If you liked the travelogue drama, “One Day Off,” then you should give this Japanese drama a try. There are 10 half-hour-long episodes. Thanks, @FGB4877, for recommending it. According to google-translate, the title, “Shitsuren Meshi” means “Heartbreak Meal.” The main premise of […]
Hidden Love: Ep 13 On Flirting
Chapter 13. Feeling you out. I guess you’re falling too Featured Object: Bracelet Though the title is self-explanatory, let me see if I can add a few things that may have been overlooked during this episode. A. “Feeling you out” To feel somebody out is to probe somebody’s feelings, opinions, and views about an issue […]
My Lovely Liar: Ep 4 Quick Takes
Just a few things. 1. Hong Sisters’ “The Master’s Sun” This is wasn’t a gratuitous homage to the Hong sister’s hit, “Master of the Sun.” It’s key to this episode. Doha was watching tv while SolHee was googling the names “Kim Do Ha” and “Kim Seung Joo” on her smartphone. Seeing that no articles had […]
Moving: Open Thread
The thread is open, This is what I wrote about in the WAWW in August. Synopsis from soompi: Based on the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full, “Moving” is a new superhero action drama about teenagers with hidden superhuman powers and their parents who, unbeknownst to them, harbor a painful secret from their […]
Hidden Love: Ep 12 On Airplanes
Two points: Point A. Remember what I said in my analysis of Episode 11 that I disagreed with the general interpretation that when Jiaxu muttered, “What am I thinking?” and “Kiddo,” he had been appalled with himself for developing inappropriate feelings for her because she was still a kid? I said that was the WRONG […]
My Lovely Liar: Ep 3 Quick Takes
Great episode. Fun watch. Noteworthy things: 1. Doha doesn’t tell untruths or falsehoods, but… a. he has a way of admitting the truth without causing the other person more injury. SolHee: You heard everything, right? Doha: I wasn’t trying to. I just overheard. Here, she was definitely feeling awkward that he heard everything. But he […]
Hidden Love: OST “The Star Thief”
Is this new for Episode 11? As always, I edited the lyrics from a few music videos to get the flavor of the song. I usually like Peachey Blossom Backup Channel’s subs better than the rest. But for this song, I think Youngblood XII’s version was easier to understand and straight to the point so […]