The thread is open. The dates: Episode 13 – 7 February 2026 Episode 14 – 14 February 2026 Episode 15 – 21 February 2026 Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode 18 – 14 March 2026 Break – 21 March 2026 Episode 19 – 28 March 2026 Episode 20 […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 9 The Parable of the Two Arrows
If a prop can get an award to highlight its contribution in an episode, then I nominate the arrow for stellar performance. I’m sure it didn’t escape our notice that the arrow was the focal point in both the opening and ending scenes of the episode. But what if I tell you that there were […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 9 The Lantern Trope
Like the body swap trope, the lantern trope is a narrative device common in kdramas (but I don’t see anyone complaining about it. Hmph!). After the main characters deliberate on the wishes to handwrite on the paper lanterns, they light the candles and release the lanterns to float in the water or up into the […]
What Are We Watching in February 2026?
It’s a big month ahead with all the major events like: Super Bowl on Feb 8 (I have my New England Patriots gear ready though the team’s a long shot to win), Valentine’s Day on Feb 14 (I lost the pounds gained during the holidays to fit into this black dress), Lunar New Year on […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 12 Rewatch on Sat Jan 31
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 12 – 31 January 2026 Episode 13 – 7 February 2026 Episode 14 – 14 February 2026 Episode 15 – 21 February 2026 Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode 18 – 14 March 2026 Break – 21 March 2026 Episode 19 […]
Undercover Miss Hong: Open Thread
This kdrama doesn’t really need any parsing because the plot is easy to follow, and the comedy is rip-roaring funny. What I especially like about it is that the sisterhood of the four dorm-mates goes beyond sharing make-up tips and fighting over a deplorable guy (And I’m looking at you, “A Hundred Memories”!) There’s our […]
Idol I: @GB’s Review
This is @GB’s review of Idol I. Thank you, @GB! I’m giving it a separate thread so we don’t lose it when the WAWW/January thread goes down the page. Cast: Choi Soo Young (“So I Married the Anti-Fan”) and Kim JaeYoung (he was the 2ML in “Love in Contract”) Episodes: 12 Where to Watch it: […]
To My Beloved Thief: Eps 7 & 8 My Notes
My thoughts of a few things: 1. Historicity or the historical authenticity of the drama I’m neither a historian nor literature major so I can only give as much creative license to kdrama screenwriters as I do Shakespeare. I accord The Bard the freedom to pen and embellish historically accurate events like Henry V rallying […]
My Page in the 90s
The thread is open. @GB, I’m watching two kdramas (“To My Beloved Thief” and “Undercover Ms. Hong”) concurrently so I know I’m spreading myself too thin here. But we’re expecting a big snowstorm this weekend so if we don’t lose power, I may just able to juggle all these shows, including “Love Between Lines” and […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 11 Rewatch on Sat Jan 24
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 11 – 24 January 2026 Episode 12 – 31 January 2026 Episode 13 – 7 February 2026 Episode 14 – 14 February 2026 Episode 15 – 21 February 2026 Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode 18 – 14 March 2026 Break […]
To My Beloved Thief: Eps 5 & 6 The Body Swap
I saw complaints from viewers who watched the cliffhanger last week and realized that the plot contains a body swap. I think the complaints are idiotic. Here are my reasons. 1. Those viewers didn’t PAY ATTENTION. From the outset, the show was clear that the two main leads would exchange bodies (or souls, depending on […]
Love Between Lines: Ep 15 In Search of a Good Second Male Lead
Until Pei Zhen, I’ve been dissatisfied with the crop of second male leads (2ML) in both kdramas and cdramas lately. Let me see now. Im JaeYi from “To My Beloved Thief” has anger management issues. Zhuang Xu from “Shine on Me” needs therapy for his insecurities. Chu Zhao from “Legend of the Female General” is […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 10 Rewatch on Sat Jan 17
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 10 – 17 January 2026 Episode 11 – 24 January 2026 Episode 12 – 31 January 2026 Episode 13 – 7 February 2026 Episode 14 – 14 February 2026 Episode 15 – 21 February 2026 Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode […]
Shine on Me: Ep 2 My Notes
Here begins the “poor, little rich girl” tropes. 1. Rich girls aren’t motivated to succeed. No. When Nie Xiguang (NX) rehearses for her job interview with her roommate Feng, Feng asks why she’s so serious about this interview when she’s usually “Miss Carefree.” Feng: (bluntly) Is it because Zhuang Xu lined up this interview for […]