Vocabulary of the Day! Deuteragonist = sidekick or supporting character It comes from the word “deuter” (meaning “second”) and “agonist” (meaning “participant”). This category is new for this blog. @Growing_Beautifully suggested that we have an appreciation post for ahjussi actors like Lee Seung Joon and Oh Jung Se. I thought that was a great idea […]
Welmaris’ Joseon Monarchs and Sageuk Project
For a novice dipping her toes for the first time into historical kdramas or sageuk, awareness of the timeline and circumstances of the drama probably doesn’t matter. It’s enough to enjoy the swashbuckling heroes of the Goryeo period and the pretty maidens in hanbok during the Joseon era. But if you’ve been swimming in these […]
Bitch Talk: BoD’s Top Idol-Actors of 2021
It’s time to reshuffle my deck of Idol Actors and choose my Top Four. My original Fab Four were: Siwan of ZE:A https://i.imgur.com/P53pihh.mp4 He’s been crossed off my list because: a. none of his recent projects sparked my interest. He has to choose better projects so I can reassess his acting skills. b. he hasn’t […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in Dec 2021?
With both “Jirisan” and “Happiness” ending this week, I’m ready for two new dramas next week. I’m keeping an eye on these following shows: 1. Our Beloved Summer Synopsis from wiki: A coming of age romantic comedy that revolves around Choi Woong (Choi Woo-shik) and Kook Yeon-soo (Kim Da-mi), ex-lovers who broke up with a […]
Happy Hanukkah!
Hanukkah sameach, Old American Lady and to all our Jewish lurkers! May the miracle of light shine every day. I’m only Jewish by association: first, because I’ve family members who converted to Judaism for marriage. And second, because Jesus was a Jew. When I was young, I wondered why Passover was mentioned so many times […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Edward Winslow. It astounds me that in the US today that most people would know more about trashy celebrities like Cardi B, Madonna, LeBron James, and Ariana Grande, than this man to whom Americans owe Thanksgiving. Edward Winslow chronicled the events that happened to the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ship after they landed at Cape […]
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 […]
Happy Birthday, @Growing_Beautifully!
Happy Birthday, @GB! May you never cease growing beautifully, living wisely, and loving faithfully! From your BoD family!
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching Nov 2021?
I’m currently watching: Lovers of the Red Sky. It ends on Tuesday. I’m excited because this is the first historical in a long while that I’ve watched from start to finish. Chinese drama: Forever and Ever. It’s taking me forever and ever to write the reviews. Will have to catch up on: Yumi’s Cells. It […]
Just Bitching: On Aborting “Good Boy” – Addendum
Abortion is a sensitive topic. If you all notice my original post, I made minimal references to the woman “A.” That was deliberate. I limited my topic because I considered focusing my attention on the woman “A” as irrelevant, inadmissible, speculative, and highly prejudicial. The spotlight should focus on “K.” Although I can infer her […]
Just Bitching: On Aborting “Good Boy”
Just the facts…and my usual comments. 1. An unborn baby was killed. Regardless of who the parents were, let’s focus on the real tragedy here. A human life was deemed disposable because of: 900 million won (or $765,000), a nascent stardom in showbiz, and a (broken) promise of marriage. Think about that. We all know […]
Just Bitching: The BoD’s “Aegyo Mandate”
Pet peeve #4: Ahjumma and Ahjussi Aegyo-Acting (or A&AAA) If you’re new to Korean dramas, here are MY definition of the terms ahjumma and aegyo. Ahjumma: 35 years old or older Ahjussi: 32 years old or older Aegyo: ridiculously cute actions or speech mimicking a toddler’s behavior Gifs from kangyooseok’s tumblr Yes. They’re super annoying. […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching Oct 2021?
This might be the only drama blog that’s advocating JOMO or the “Joy of Missing Out.” It’s okay not to watch all the interesting dramas out there. I’d like it if you didn’t binge-read my archived posts. I want you to go out and spend time with families and friends. Enjoy Autumn; catch some leaves; […]
Bitch Talk: On TMIs
TMI stands for “too much information.” I’m not a person who has FOMO or fear of missing out. I’ve the opposite: JOMO or joy of missing out. When a drama pushes TMI on me, I don’t know what to do. Here are the dramas that have rendered me speechless. 1. “My Husband Does Not Fit” […]