Yumi’s Cells: Ep 14 Closing Remarks

I’m highlighting @Welmaris’ post because she speaks for me. An open ending often alienates us, viewers who seek a conclusive happily-ever-after with Prince Charming. We have an insistent and pessimistic voice in our heads that keeps warning us, “She must end up with the guy now or she’ll never find another one like him.” But […]

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Cafe Minamdang: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread

The thread is now open. gifs from ingguk’s tumblr source: ingguk’s tumblr Am I wrong? Does it seem like the camaraderie of the gang is more fun to watch than the  love-hate relationship of main couple? Their bickering isn’t working for me, perhaps because the main couple in “Alchemy of Souls” is doing a better […]

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Alchemy of Souls: Eps 9 & 10 Open Thread

The thread is now open. I’m having a hard time picking the gifs from a memorable scene in the last two episodes. Yeah, this drama is riveting. Gifs from seawherethesunsets’ tumblr This is Naksu’s will to protect Uk with the small body that she has. source: seawherethesunsets’ tumblr And this is Uk and Naksu/MuDeok supercharging […]

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Alchemy of Souls: Ep 8 My Notes

This will be brief. 1. The importance of eyes We already know the importance of eyes. We know that “eyes are windows to the soul.” But in this drama, this proverb takes on a very literal meaning because Naksu exists as a soul. Uk can see Naksu the assassin when he looks into the eyes […]

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Yumi’s Cells 2: Eps 11 & 12 Open Thread

Last four more episodes. gifs from gifetc’s tumblr source: gifetc’s tumblr Aaaah. So this is how she matures. She’s reached that stage of self-awareness or self-understanding where she can decide objectively and calmly the best approach to resolve an emotional upheaval. With a clear view of her long-term goals, she can reason with her Love […]

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