Jirisan: Eps 3 & 4 Highlights (and Theories)

Since there are many lurkers to this blog, and this drama in particular, I have to do my usual spiel. Old-timers already know this. One, I don’t do recaps. If you just want a summary of the show, please visit other kdrama sites. Two, you’re getting my interpretation of the plot, and obviously, my theories. […]

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Happy Halloween!

If I had a black pooch, I’d try to get it to wear this costume on Halloween. It would be fun to walk with it around the neighborhood. (but gosh! The neighborhood street in this gif looks kinda trashy.) Trick or treat!  From the kdrama monsters we’ve encountered… 1.  Mawang  credit luvlvn’s tumblr credit: kimgoeun’s […]

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Jirisan: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions

Let’s start with the bad, and end with the good. I’m using Viki subs. Not sure if they’re the same as IQIYI. A. The Bad Points I’ll limit myself to two negative things because I don’t want to focus on this. 1. Inaccurate and unrealistic depiction of search-and-rescue Again, I’ll limit myself to just two […]

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Goblin: Rewatch Ep 2 on Sat, Oct 30

Join us for our rewatch of “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 30. Usual time: 13:00 UTC 09:00 am EST* 06:00 am PST* 09:00 pm Singapore, Philippines 08:00 pm Indonesia 03:00 pm Greece *Daylight savings time ends on Nov 7. @Growing_Beautifully, @Welmaris,  @Janey, @nrllee, @Fern, @Cleopatra, @Kuroshio, and @FGB4877 will be here!

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Yumi’s Cells: Eps 13 & 14 Open Thread

The thread is now open. Thanks, @GB, for letting me know Season 1 hasn’t ended yet. Gifs from seawherethesunsets’ tumblr source: seawherethesunsets In kdramaland, it’s customary to think that the lead character “deserves” better than her trashy crush or ex-boyfriend. I think Woong’s sweetness makes him a tough act to follow. But I’m excited to […]

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Lovers of the Red Sky: Ep 16 Final Answers

I’m using the Viki subs but taking screenshots from Kissasian. 1. Is it a happy ending? Yes!! This is the sort of happy ending that @agdr03 and I like. Right, @agdr03? The story leaps five years ahead with HaRam and Cheongki happily married and blessed with a son. 2. What about Prince Yul’s happy ending? […]

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Lovers of the Red Sky: Ep 15 Q&A

Second to the last Q&A. 1. Who is Mae Hyang? She seems to be a family member of the King who was deposed by Prince2 and Prince Yul’s grandfather. Hence, she was seen in a previous episode praying before the portrait of a dead king. I’m glad that she wasn’t given a lot of screentime […]

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Lovers of the Red Sky: Ep 14 Q&A

I’m using the viki subs for now. 1. What’s the power of the ring? P2: Will Supervisor Ha gain Mawang’s powers now? Shaman: He may have the ring, but he will not possess Mawang’s powers completely. P2: Why is that? Shaman: Such enormous power makes one intoxicated and greedy. Pffft. We knew this already. I […]

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