The thread is open. credit: Mostlyfate’s tumblr In “Start-Up,” it was very clear why the SECOND male lead, JP, didn’t want to associate himself with Dalmi when she came looking for her childhood pen pal. He wanted to distance himself from the past when he was a poor and lonely teenager, with only the generous […]
Castaway Diva: Ep 1 On Fish Tanks
I hope that my familiarity with the screenwriter’s and director’s previous works will bring, not dullness, but perception in the analysis of this kdrama. With that said, please don’t kill me when I’m wrong. Ep 1: Inside the Fish Tank vs Outside the Fish Tank Here’s the context. When Mokha broke down in tears in […]
Castaway Diva: Eps 3 & 4 Another Quick Note on KiHo
Three things then I’m done with this KiHo mystery and will move on to the title explanation, which is more fun to write about. 1. Re. the encounter between KiHo’s former classmate Daewoong and KiHo’s dad Daewoong: You don’t need the whole life insurance. Just take the indemnity insurance. Father: No, I want that too. […]
Castaway Diva: Eps 3 & 4 Open Thread
The thread is open. I haven’t forgotten my customary First Impressions, I’ll write it next week because I’m still behind with my other kdramas. @birdie007, Let me just answer your questions out here; I’m pressed for time. 1. If you’re hoping that RJ will turn out to be Mokha’s mom, then I’m sorry I’ll have […]
Castaway Diva: Eps 1 & 2 A Quick Note on KiHo
Just a quick note before you all go down the rabbit hole…. There are seemingly two mysteries in the romance. Let’s not conflate the two. The first mystery is the whereabouts of the adult Jung KiHo. The second is the identity of female lead Seo MokHa’s “One True Match” or OTM. Who will be her […]
Castaway Diva: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread
Here’s the thread, as requested by our resident Divo, @WEnchanteur. I’ll chime in later to give my two cents on the one-true-pair (OTP). I’m sure the lurkers from “Start Up”– the haters and fans of this blog, alike — are waiting to see what I have to say on the male lead’s identity because I […]