I encourage everyone to post on the Open Thread. I’m reviewing this episode because I have time before my annual physical check-up. I can’t promise to do a write-up for each episode as I have other dramas to write on. 🙂 The Plot Our heroine, Hu Xiu, gets dumped on her engagement party. A month […]
Love Between Lines: Open Thread
The thread is open. If you have time this week to begin this series, join me. Cast: Lu Yu Ziao and Chen Xing Xu Episodes: 28 12 episodes are out already on both Viki and Iqiyi. Start Date: January 9 Airs everyday Where to Watch it: Viki and Iqiyi Network: Dragon TV A note on […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 4 The Love Confession, Part 2
Part 1 is here: To My Beloved Thief: Ep 4 The Love Confession, Part 1 The scene moves from the archery to the marketplace. EunJo is picking up the scattered dried herbs that the other guy, Im JaeYi (IJ), threw to the ground in a fit of anger. She’s startled when Yi Yeol (YY) kneels beside […]
To My Beloved Thief: The Difference Between Eunjo and JaeYi
Ibisfeather wrote: So Jae I is conflicted about the falsity of his own status and the treatment of his real mother, so he takes it out on someone whose status is openly and similiarly ambiguous. In the habit of bad characters, he projects his self-hatred (?not sure..) onto the nearest available target. We can all […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 4 The Love Confession, Part 1
Sometimes my prescience creeps me out. In yesterday’s review, I highlighted the love declaration/rejection in “Pride and Prejudice” as a prime example of romantic tension produced by words instead of physical touch and fan service. Too often nowadays we see romance built up with the latter two methods. “My Demon” starring Kim You-Jung and Song […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 3 My Notes
I was about to write my review of Episodes 1 and 2 when I was sidetracked by “Shine on Me.” I have no choice but to delay it further because I’m excited to discuss Episode 3. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 You all should know by now that Jane Austen, and her “Pride and Prejudice” serve as my ultimate […]
Shine on Me: Ep 30 My Reactionary Post
I fast-forwarded to Ep 30 to see what @GB, @ibisfeather, and @angelswingsf were talking about. This is my very long reactionary post. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 The episode begins with the second male lead, Zhuang Xu (ZX), answering a call from his college buddies inviting him to attend a reunion. Though Nie Xiguang’s name is mentioned in passing, […]
List of Gu Man’s Cdramas
I apologize. I tend to misattribute cdramas to Gu Man so I’m making this short list of her works to avoid confusion. Source: mydramalist 2014: Boss and Me Cast: Zhao LiYing and Zhang Han Episodes: 34 Co-writer: Jin Guo Dong Director: Liu Chun Chieh 2015: My Sunshine Never heard of this one. Cast: Tiffany Tang […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 9 Rewatch on Sat Jan 10
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 9 – 10 January 2026 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 […]
Shine on Me: Ep 1 My Notes
I’m a bit confused about the timeline and connection, but I’m sure these will be all revealed in greater detail in due time, just like in the other Gu Man’s drama. The story begins in Shanghai, 2011. The hero, Lin Yusen, finishes an eight-hour brain tumor surgery. There’s a general sense that this is a […]
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 33 to 36
The thread is open. Let’s enjoy the show.
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 29 to 32
The thread is open. Let’s enjoy the show.
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 25 to 28
The thread is open. Let’s enjoy the show.
What Are We Watching in January 2026
Happy New Year! Here are the shows that caught my eye this month. I hope they don’t disappoint. 1. To My Beloved Thief Another body-swapping kdrama. Synopsis from mydramalist: A romantic comedy historical drama about a woman who accidentally becomes a thief and a great Joseon army chasing her, whose souls switch, and they save […]