Unless you don’t mind spoilers, this post has to read after Episode 10 because I’m going to compare Goo and Daniel Choi’s character. Episode 10 is here: Today’s Webtoon: Ep 10 Long Takes Episode 3 Title: You will not arrive at paradise if you run away. Note: the title on Viu is a bit different from […]
Today’s Webtoon: Ep 10 Long Takes
I think Episode 10 should be viewed in tandem with Episode 3. I’ll break up my reviews for the two episodes. The link for Episode 3 will be added here: Today’s Webtoon: Ep 3 My Notes Episode 10 Title: Stars don’t disappear. They’ll be seen one day again. I like how the title telegraphs the central […]
Alchemy of Souls: Eps 19 & 20 Open Thread
The final episodes for Season 1. This is not a good look for Yul. He would’ve been a hen-pecked husband if they were the OTP. source: alderaan’s tumblr The obligatory kiss scene — source: damn-salvatore’s tumblr Will she or won’t she be the new lead next season? This Naksu looks decidedly fiercer than the current […]
Love Between Fairy & Devil: Eps 31 to 36 Open Thread
A new thread is in order to avoid spoilers for the final episodes. Besides, the other thread is getting too long. Love Between Fairy and Devil: Open Thread Love Between Fairy & Devil: Dongfang Qingcang’s Appreciation Thread Gifs from belsmultifandommess’ tumblr source: belmultifandommess’ tumblr Let’s enjoy the show!
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 18 Things I Liked
1. The application of the poem Veterans know that poetry-reading is a common trope in kdramas. Who can forget the “Physics of Love” by Kim In Yook in “Goblin” or the “Invocation of the Dead” by Kim So Wol in “The King: Eternal Monarch”? It’s my pet peeve however that these poems are often only […]
Today’s Webtoon: Ep 9 Quick Takes
It’s another good episode, @nrllee. Episode Title: Don’t be defeated, not by fate nor loneliness 1. In the beginning, I thought the story was going to revolve around the genius artist, Shin Dae Ryuk (SDR). He got in trouble because he followed one of his subjects for his drawing too closely. He creeped out the […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 17 Things I Disliked
There are no surprises here. I’m a bitch, as you know. A. The reunion of “father” and “son” was a dud. JG: (taking a swig from his bottle) I only followed you because I recognized the sword. Uk: Do you know the owner of this sword? JG: The man who abandoned that sword was a […]
Good Job: Eps 1 & 2 My First Impressions
I recommend this drama. It’s surprisingly fun to watch. When I expected the characters to zig, they zagged, and vice versa. There’s no telling where they’re going to end up zigzagging. My first impressions: 1. It’s not a detective story, but a caper story. Lol. I was misled by the pre-drama blurbs. Eun Sunwoo the […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 18 The Kiss
People might have forgotten that Uk originally asked Naksu to be his wife but I don’t forget details like that. From Episode 2. Uk and Naksu were in the Secret Room viewing Naksu’s real body on the autopsy table. Uk: The body was frozen here. Seeing how there is no rotting smell, your body must […]
Good Job: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread
Here I go again, waiting eagerly another drama to premiere. This kdrama stars Jung Il Woo and Kwon Yuri. They were the leads in the sageuk, “Bossam.” This is a 16-episode romcom. Jung Il Woo plays a typical chaebol dude by day, then he moonlights as a detective after office hours. Kwon Yuri plays a […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 17 On Filler Scenes
Some viewers pan some scenes as filler scenes when I think they’re important one. One fine example in this episode is the make-up scene in the night market. gifs from damn-salvatore’s tumblr source: damn-salvatore’s tumblr Some of you think it could have been left out, so I’ll explain why I think it’s relevant. First, it […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 13 Welmaris’ Take on Monsters
I’m reposting @Welmaris’ essay as a fine example of a cogent interpretation of drama and discussion I would like to have more of about this series. She wrote it in one of the password-protected threads. I like it because she took information from an outside source material then related it to the characters in the […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 10 On the Love Letter, Part 2
Updated 8/20/2022. I’m reposting this without password because so many have requested for the password. Do NOT plagiarize this and pretend that you’re me on Facebook like that Rosa Mae Aguilar. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Please do not SHARE the password. Thanks. –pm3 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 “You cannot grasp water, but it is inside the soil. You cannot touch fire, […]
Love Between Fairy & Devil: Dongfang Qingcang’s Appreciation Thread
Updated: 8/26/2022. The Open Thread is here: Love Between Fairy and Devil: Open Thread ********* As the old-timers on the blog know, it’s our time-honored practice to devote an “appreciation thread” to swoon-worthy heroes. For example, here’s Lee Gon’s thread: The King: Ep 12 Lee Gon Appreciation Post and here’s Kang Taemoo’s thread: Business Proposal: […]