Confession: I skipped Episodes 5 to 11. I expected to have a hard time catching up with the story, but I guess I didn’t miss much. 1. The name “Aengcho” In the previous reincarnation, the young Jang MuJin names the young girl Aengcho because she’s tiny and ugly like a primrose. source: thespruce.com Like the […]
Behind Your Touch: Eps 15 & 16 Open Thread
The thread is open. gifs from baiferns’ tumblr source: baiferns’ tumblr I want you to pay attention to this brief scene. We’ve always known that the title of this drama, “Behind Your Touch” refers to YeBun’s psychometric powers. She can see into the past of people, animals, and even insects when she touches their buttocks, […]
Twinkling Watermelon: Open Thread
The thread is open. Please watch this trailer to get the gist of the drama. Interesting, right? N.B.: The usage of the word “bromance” will send your post to the “To be moderated” pile. 😈 Enjoy the show!
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in October 2023?
Woe is me! Throughout this month, I must resist the temptation of hoarding up – and snacking — on Halloween fun-sized chocolate bars. And as if that isn’t bad enough, I must also resist succumbing to this month’s supply of eye-candy courtesy of kdramaland. 1. Strong Girl Namsoon A spinoff of that hit drama “Strong […]
Queen and I (2012): Ep 6 Rewatch on Sat, Sept 30
The thread is open. 6:30am PST 9:30am EST/Caracas 2.30pm in London 3.30pm in Paris 4.30pm in Athens 9.30pm in Singapore/Malaysia/Hong Kong/Perth Note: Daylight Savings Time ends on Sun, Nov. 5 here in the US. I don’t know about the Europeans. Enjoy the show!
Behind Your Touch: Ep 14 So Who’s the Serial Killer?
For the first time in many moons, I’m completely stumped. If you haven’t watched the last episode, here’s the quick lowdown. The veterinarian YeBun convinces the detective Jang Yeol (JY) that they’re wrong to trust the farmer KwangShik. She suspects that KwangShik is the killer because a) he acted paranoid when she tried to “read” […]
Happy Chuseok!
Happy Chuseok! Image by freepik I’ll celebrate the Korean thanksgiving tomorrow by going to H-Mart and buying sikhye (sweet rice punch with rice bits), songpyeon (dainty rice cake shaped like a half moon), japchae (glass noodles), and galbijjim (beef short ribs). Hope you can celebrate Chuseok too, even in a small way, wherever you are. […]
Destined With You: Eps 11 & 12 Open Thread
The thread is open. I’m a sucker for pretty pictures. credit: liveasbutterflies’ tumblr Let’s enjoy the show! Let’s enjoy the show.
Hidden Love: Ep 20 The Fourth Explanation
Part 1 is here: Hidden Love: Ep 20 The Quick Explanation As I said, I have my IOUs. 1. Write-up on Ep 7: his money worries/her offer to help 2. Write-up on Ep 7: the airport goodbye 3. Write-up on Ep 18: the roller skating 4. Write-up on DJ’s shamelessness The fourth explanation of this episode’s […]
Hidden Love: Ep 20 The Quick Explanation
After a week-long absence, I’m a bit rusty at writing my opinion pieces so bear with me now. Chapter 20. Safeguard. One path, two people Featured Object: Broken heart To me, the title has four interpretations. I’ll explain three for now because I’ll tie up the fourth with my IOU #1 in a separate thread. […]
Queen and I (2012): Ep 5 Rewatch on Sat, Sept 23
The thread is open. 6:30am PST 9:30am EST/Caracas 2.30pm in London 3.30pm in Paris 4.30pm in Athens 9.30pm in Singapore/Malaysia/Hong Kong/Perth Note: Daylight Savings Time ends on Sun, Nov. 5. Clocks will fall back then. Enjoy the show!
Destined With You: Eps 9 & 10 Open Thread
The thread is up! source: mostlyfate’s tumblr Let’s enjoy the show.
My Lovely Liar: Eps 15 & 16 Open Thread
The thread is open. Sorry for the delay. I was travelling again. Ha! I wasn’t surprised that the CEO turned out to be a killer and… a secret admirer of Doha. I wrote down my suspicions in my Quick Takes for Ep 10. I wondered if he was gay because that’s the only possible reason […]
Queen and I (2012): Ep 4 Rewatch on Sat, Sept 16
The thread is open. From @GB, Time in some parts of the world (at least until Daylight Savings kicks in again) 6:30am PST 9:30am EST/Caracas 2.30pm in London 3.30pm in Paris 4.30pm in Athens 9.30pm in Singapore/Malaysia/Hong Kong/Perth Enjoy the show!