The thread is open. gifs from komunyoung’s tumblr I laughed because the Park JuHyun seemed to be running in place. I like the blue lighting. The scene looked serene and otherworldly because of the blue light. source: komunyoung’s tumblr This one, I thought there should have been more petals flowing. gifs from xiaofengs’ tumblr source: […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 2 From the Kitchen of Park Jin
Please do not plagiarize or I’ll shut down this discussion on “Alchemy of Souls 2.” Don’t be like that whale Rosa Mae Aguilar flopping so badly to be me on Facebook. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 I begin with the assumption that the Hong sisters are NOT going to waste production budget on a scene that has no purpose […]
You Are My Hero: Eps 3 & 4 Rewatch Open Thread
The thread is open. Please note the schedule change and the time difference. 10.00pm UTC on Fridays which is: Fridays 2.00pm Pacific Time (PT) Fridays 5.00pm EST Fridays 10.00pm in London Saturdays 6.00am in Singapore @GB, @Kate, @Fern and @Welmaris are doing the rewatch. Bai Jing Ting and Ma sichun did a good job of […]
Unlock the Boss: Eps 3 & 4 Open Thread
The thread is open. gifs from wooshikie’s tumblr credit: wooshikie’s tumblr Just because this is one of my pet peeves in kdramas… I don’t get this put-your-shoes-up-on-the-desk affectation, especially when Koreans have this culture of removing their outdoor shoes at the foyer and changing into indoor slippers to walk around the house. Do they really […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Welmaris’ Recap
This is verrry helpful, @Welmaris! Thank you. -pm3 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 The Hong sisters acknowledge, within the script, the confusion about the changing appearance of the female lead, by having other characters voice their confusion. It helps me to rehash who knows what. Who would have best known Jin Bu Yeon as a child? – Matriarch Jin, […]
Forbidden Marriage: Ep 2 On Lee Sinwon
Question: Does Lee Sinwon recognize SoRang as the bride he was supposed to marry? My Answer: I think he does. Let’s start on the night Sorang’s old friend approached him. (This is mostly from Viki. I checked dramacool for comparison and screenshot.) Friend: I am Gwaeng Yi, a compatibility reader who works at Aedaldang with […]
Unlock the Boss: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
This drama deserves more attention than I have time to give. But here are the four things you’ll need to know to connect the dots in this drama. 1. Introductory scene The writer’s theme and message are embedded in this scene. The year is 1999 and a mother is clipping her son’s fingernails over a […]
May I Help You: Eps 13 & 14 Open Thread
The thread is open. I’m still watching this. I’m just behind on my write-ups because I had to add “Unlock the Boss,” “Forbidden Marriage,” and “Alchemy of Souls 2” on my “To be reviewed” pile. gifs from junghaesin’s tumblr source: junghaesin’s tumblr Let’s enjoy the show.
Forbidden Marriage: Ep 2 My Notes
Since Sorang’s back story with the Royal Bodyguard Lee SinWon is easy to understand, I’ll skip it and go with the King’s story instead. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Because of her supposed channeling ability, Sorang finds herself hauled away to the King’s side in order to console the spirit of the dead Crown Princess (CP) and assist the […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 2 On Cho Yeong’s Body
Oldtimers here know that I often avoid the Open Threads before forming my own thoughts and writing my commentary. This is to prevent me from unconsciously copying your ideas or being influenced by your position. It’s safe to say that the most contentious point in this episode is Cho Yeong’s body. How did Naksu end […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Why Go YoonJung?
By now, the reasons for choosing Go YoonJung, rather than Jung SoMin, as Cho Yeong should be obvious…and simple. I’ll list down three since I’ve to write on other things. 1. At 33 years old, and with at least one ex-boyfriend, Jung SoMin CANNOT play the wide-eyed, ingenue. I say this objectively: she’s not that […]
Summer Strike: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread
The thread is open, @nrllee, @GB, and @Fern. gifs from bareums’ tumblr Look at his eyes! source: bareum’s tumblr I laughed way harder at this scene than I should have. Enjoy the show!
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 1 My Highlights
Hot off the press. lol. 1. New symbol for Uk Last season, I pointed out that Uk’s symbol was water. That dawned on me when he showed a weird obsession for baths and tortured Naksu to bring him buckets of water from the well. That theory proved to be right because a) every time Uk […]
Forbidden Marriage: Ep 1 First Impressions
My first impressions are often too long so if you don’t have time to read this, my verdict is watch it. 1. This is a fusion sageuk. A sageuk is a historical drama. A fusion is a blend of two distinct genres or designs to form a new one. I don’t know how the […]