The finale! source: stuff-i-watch’s tumblr I laughed way harder that I should have with these screenshots. Which episode did this come from? But hey! At least, he was dating a girl. For some of us here, we’re dating kdramas long past the wrap-up parties. Let’s enjoy the show.
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 10 On the Love Letter, Part 3
Part 1 is here. Part 2 is password-protected. Password was given to old-timers and regular posters. If you think I missed you, just shoot me an email. If you’re a lurker or a newbie, please participate in the discussion in any of the open threads before asking for the password. I’m channeling Naksu; I don’t […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 10 On the Love Letter, Part 1
There’ll be two parts. This is Part 1. Part 2, a password-protected post, will come out tomorrow morning. I’ll email the password to the regular posters. Please wait for it. — pm3 Update: 7/26/2022 Part 2 is here. Alchemy of Souls: Ep 10 On the Love Letter, Part 2 Part 3 is here. Alchemy of Souls: Ep […]
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 […]
Link: Eps 13 & 14 Open Thread
The thread is open for you, @nrllee, @Cleopatra. @GrowingBeautifully, and Fern. gifs from seawherethesunsets’ tumblr source: seawherethesunsets’ tumblr Enjoy the show!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 7 My Notes, Part 3
This is going to be short because I need to move on to Ep 8. Link to Part 1 Link to Part 2 8. Netflix’s subs: Ghosts vs Illusions In Episode 7 when the CP and Yul were talking about the illusion they saw, the subber didn’t use the actual word they used. The CP […]
Bitch Talk: Dramas for Binge Watching this Summer
Recently, my nieces asked me what happened to the paperbacks I’d leave in the beach house for summer reading. They noticed that the books on the shelves haven’t been replaced in the last three summers. Has their Dear Aunt stopped reading? Yikes! They almost caught onto my kdrama addiction. Their aunt has a defunct summer […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 7 On Mirrors and Illusions
This is Part Two. Part one is here: Alchemy of Souls: Ep 7 My Notes 5. The Mirror of Longing According to Lady Jin, it’s a “relic that creates illusions. It uses other mirrors to show illusions of things that people long for.” Uk: (punching the mirror repeatedly) Mirror: You know you do not have the power […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 7 My Notes
This will be long and without many screenshots. Prepare for a wall of text. This is Part 1. 1. Who is/was MuDeok? I can suggest possibilities. a. MuDeok is the blind girl from Sari. Her seller said the head of the brothel that an old woman took her in after she lost both parents. But […]
Cafe Minamdang: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. I’m going to repost @Welmaris’ research here on the name of the café. I find it brash and cocky (so just like the management!) to call it Café Handsome Crew when they’re all misfits. Like, Kwak Shi Yang’s character looks like everybody’s dreamboat but he’s really dumb as an ox and […]
Link: Eps 11 & 12 Open Thread
The thread is open. gifs from dramaism’s tumblr source:dramaism’s tumblr I’ll binge-watch this drama this summer when it’s all done. Enjoy the show.