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 […]
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 1 to 24
The thread is open. I learned belatedly that you’ve been discussing this on the WAWW/November thread and since that will sink down as soon I open a new thread, I’ll open this one for you. Link to the WAWW/November thread: What Are We Watching in November 2025? I’ll see if I have time to transfer your […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 8 Rewatch on Sat Jan 3
The thread is open. I’ll post this first (because I don’t want to stress out @GB on the new year, lol), then create a What Are We Watching thread. The dates: Episode 8 – 3 January 2026 Episode 9 – 10 January 2026 Episode 10 – 17 January 2026 Episode 11 – 24 January 2026 […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 7 Rewatch on Sat Dec 27
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 7 – 27 December 2025 Episode 8 – 3 January 2026 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 […]
Merry Christmas!!
I’m running away temporarily from my family, relatives, and dogs (can you believe the havoc four canine houseguests can do?!) to greet my internet family and friends Merry Christmas!!! Wishing you joy, good health, and festive cheer this holiday! And, of course, good internet connection and better kdramas for the coming year.
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 6 Rewatch on Sat Dec 20
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 6 – 20 December 2025 Episode 7 – 27 December 2025 Episode 8 – 3 January 2026 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 […]