Happy Thanksgiving!

Every Thanksgiving, I’ve to deal with this… But even with my belly full and eyes sleepy, I cannot forget to wish my friends here on this blog abundant blessings this Thanksgiving and a joyous (or should I say calm?) start to the holiday festivities.

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Summer Strike: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread

The thread is open. Here’s the link to @nrllee’s review. Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AyUtOzQkXXC8X8kbnWeKPoTqtqH2TYf4RG2Apupkglo/ I like it so far. It’s not mind blowing. Rather predictable. So it needs charming lead characters to hold my interest. Has Hometown ChaChaCha vibes. But I am hoping that SiWan will give me more than “good boy (or is it bad boy […]

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May I Help You: Ep 7 A Girl Showed Up

Just five points so I don’t repeat myself when I comment on Fern’s post later. 1. Coffee metaphor The ex-GF ChungHa remembered the time when they ordered coffee. He ordered ice for her coffee then told her to just order iced coffee next time. Ex: “Why can’t you be like this?” You have no in-between. […]

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Alchemy of Souls: Ep 19 The Hwansu Move

I’ll occasionally post about Episode 19. We have time since Season 2 won’t begin till next month. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Naksu: I saw an illusion when I first received the energy of the ice stone. She told me that no one can truly own the ice stone and that you can only use its power. It’s very […]

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May I Help You: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread

The thread is open. Here in this blog, we’re good at spotting boyfriend material. source: junghaesin’s tumblr I didn’t think that a romcom with death as theme and funeral parlor as setting could work, but it’s working here. For me, this drama’s message is this: although our days are numbered, we see eternity in the […]

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Alchemy of Souls: Ep 20 The Importance of Eyes

Of all drama sites covering “Alchemy of Souls,” I believe Bitchesoverdramas is the only one who consistently called the lead female Naksu. That’s because I made a judgment call early on never to forget that Naksu’s soul – as well as conscience, will, mindset, determination, and ego – is in charge of MuDeok’s actions. Except […]

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May I Help You: Ep 6 On Sora’s Regret

This drama presented an excellent perspective on living with someone who has Alzheimer’s so I’m copying Sora’s monologue here as a reminder. Sora: What I regret the most is every day I would ask her “Grandma, who am I?” Trying to make sure that she hasn’t forgotten me. Grandma struggled so hard every time. What […]

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May I Help You: Ep 6 On the Way I Console You

The subs in the Watchasian site translated the title as “Method of Consolation” but amazon prime subbed it as “The way I console you.” I prefer the latter version because it sounds personalized, and it’s line with the subject of this drama which is personal service. For the record, here are the titles of the […]

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Bitch Talk: On Spoilers

When I write my “First Impressions” or critique an episode, I’ve zero qualms whatsoever about mentioning spoilers. Therefore, if you don’t like spoilers, please do yourself a favor and watch the drama BEFORE reading this blog — or searching the internet for information about the drama, for that matter. To me, the key to enjoying […]

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May I Help You: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions

That this kdrama revolves around death should have been banished it to my “Makjang: Do Not Watch” dustbin. But I’m recommending this drama for those viewers who became dispirited from our last foray into the drama “Little Women.” Without a doubt, LW had top-notched direction, cinematography, and acting. But it left me feeling listless. You […]

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Love in Contract: Ep 14 Quick Update

I dropped this drama. The male lead doesn’t have a prayer of winning my heart when I can easily cite a litany of reasons why he’s unappealing to me. I find that he’s guilty of countless hesitations. He can’t muster up the courage to admit his feelings. It’s been frustrating to watch his constant denial. […]

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Alchemy of Souls: Ep 20 My Notes

My notes. I hope they’re still useful despite being two months late. 1. The Crown Prince vs Jin Mu JM: I will find the sword that can help you destroy Jang Uk. I am the only one who can protect you by getting rid of the King’s Star. Note that by “sword,” Jin Mu doesn’t […]

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