The thread is open. The full title of “Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow.” This thread welcomes spoilers. If you don’t want to read them, don’t sail in this blog. This image is taken from Ortelius’s 1570 map ,”Theatrum Orbis Terrarum.” Unknown waters are full of sea creatures so sailors should beware. These imaginary monsters […]
May I Help You: Ep 7 Rewatch, Thurs Dec 8
The thread is open, @agdr03. We haven’t figured out the time. Will 9:30 PM work for you? It’ll be 5:30 AM here. Unfortunately, I can’t do nights this week and the next. It’s that time of the year for office parties, winter galas, and holiday get-togethers. My hubby and I coordinate our social calendars, but we […]
Forbidden Marriage: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread
I really don’t know if I’ve time for this romcom. But I want to see the premiere because the actress Park Ju Hyun (“Zombie Detective”) is another favorite of mine. Like Kim HyeYoon (“Extraordinary You”), Kim SeJeong (“A Business Proposal”), Bae Suzy (“Start-Up”), Joy (“Once Upon a Town”), and Hyeri (“Reply 1988”), I like them […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 20 Cho Yeong vs Jin BuYeon
A few more days till Season of 2 of “Alchemy of Souls” begins. I’m making a note of the differences between Cho Yeong and Jin BuYeon to help me remember. A. Cho Yeong • Beloved daughter of the Mage Cho, the royal astrologer • Trained to become assassin by Jin Mu in the valley of […]
You Are My Hero: Eps 1 & 2 Rewatch Sat Dec 10
Here’s an open invitation to join the rewatch party of the cdrama “You Are My Hero.” Saturdays starting 10th December 2022 at 10:00pm GMT/UTC which is: 6.00am in Singapore/Perth/Taiwan 7.00am in Seoul 8.00am in Brisbane 11.00am in Auckland 2.00pm PST 5.00pm EST 11.00pm in Paris @GB, @Kate, and @Welmaris have committed to do the rewatches. […]
May I Help You: Eps 11 & 12 Open Thread
The thread is open. Yes, I know I’m missing my Ep 10 review. I’ll work on it after my dinner engagement tonight. gifs from becomeundone’s tumblr source: becomeundone’s tumblr With 6 episodes left, I’m sure we’re on track to see the rehabilitation of TaeHee. I often question whether this steady diet of romantic kdramas set […]
Unlock the Boss: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread
The thread is open. Cast: Chae Jong Hyeop (“Love in Play”), Park Sung Woong, Seo Eun Soo Episodes: 12 Start Date: Wed, Dec 7 Airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays Where to Watch it: Viki Network: ENA Premise: A dying CEO gets sucked into his smartphone and needs help from a young man to run his […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 20 On the King’s Star
Back in Ep 16, I wrote about the King’s Star. In light of what we’ve come to learn in the last four episodes of Season 1, I’m going to revisit my analysis in order to prepare for the new season. Source: Ep 16 My Notes, Part 1 I think there’s ambiguity about the term “King’s […]
Summer Strike: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. gifs from seawherethesunsets’ tumblr source: seawherethesunsets’ tumblr I don’t mind watching him do this all day. Let’s enjoy the show.
May I Help You: Ep 9 The Letter That I Can’t Send
Although the title of this episode suggests one unsent letter, I believe more than one letter was unsendable. Let me see now. 1. There’s that letter from the high school girl. DongJoo: Is there nothing you want to ask me? Girl: I’m fine. Everything’s fine. But there’s one thing I regret. Sixteen. DongJoo: What? Girl: […]
Bitch Talk: Asian Dramas Streaming Sites
There are times when I travel that I can’t access the regular dramas on Viki because I am in a different region where the dramas aren’t available. So I hotfoot it to the illegal sites. There are times when I want to know if there’s a different translation, a missing honorific, or a more nuanced […]
2D1N: New Member
We have a new member joining the team, @nrllee. His name is Yoo SeonHo. YOO SeonHo. He’s going to be the new maknae. link: soompi I can imagine the screeching and howling coming from the fan-ville of that “Good Boy”. I’m still enjoying this show. When I’m tired from work, it’s a relief to know that […]
Liar Game: My First and Last Impressions
Here’s my scandalous advice: if you want to understand what’s going on with this Japanese drama (or “dorama” for short), watch the final three episodes (Eps 11, 12, and 13) before watching the first 10 episodes. Shocker! In the same way that some of you read my blog before beginning to get the gist of […]
First Love: Welmaris’ Review of Ep 1
This is @Welmaris’ review of the dorama “First Love” starring Sato Tekaru and Mitsushima Hakari. The original title is “First Love: Hatsukoi”. According to google, “hatsukoi” means first love. Please do not post her review on other social media without asking permission. Do not plagiarize. Do give her credit. Thank you, @Welmaris! –pm3 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Episode […]