Things that bug me about this kdrama: 1. The social disparity in the King and his love interest, JiYeong I’m only giving it pass because I get that I’m watching a kdrama, and I’m not a killjoy. But in real life, such social disparity in relationships is best avoided because of the unequal power dynamics […]
Bon Appetit, Your Majesty: Open Thread
The thread is open. So you don’t have to wait for my write-ups, you may post your comments here. source: liveasbutterflies’ tumblr Yoona’s a veteran actress so I’m not so much surprised by her facial gestures captured in this moment. But the newbie Lee Chae-Min (debuted in 2021) impressed me more because of the chutzpah […]
Bon Appetit, Your Majesty: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
Since all of us here on this blog aren’t Koreans, it’s best to familiarize ourselves with some historical details so we can see where the director and screenwriter took creative license with real events for storytelling purposes. Take for instance the name of the king: Yeonsangun vs Yeonhuigun. “Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef” is the title […]