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 […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 15 & 16
The thread is now open for wedding celebrations and babies! “Why are you crying?” source: deokmis’ tumblr Enjoy the show!
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. […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 13 & 14 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers, rants and raves. Gifs from ahsung’s tumblr source: ahsung’s tumblr I’m reminded of my aunt. She loved roses. From early summer to late fall, when the roses bloomed in their garden, my uncle would cut her enough roses to fill a vase even if it meant getting pricked […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 11 & 12 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. Gifs from gongjinsaram’s tumblr source: gongjinsaram’s tumblr Although I haven’t watched this episode, based on his wooden expression, I think he’s bluntly lecturing her again about her substandard social skills (because that’s what he always does with her). Then, he closes his eyes and flashes his […]
Just Bitching: Naked Torsos Alert
Before I begin, here’s my obligatory post on shower scenes. It tells you where I stand on this issue. Just Bitching: The Obligatory Post on Shower Scenes I can’t find my post where I mentioned that lesser-known male actors can’t stipulate “no nudity” clauses in their contracts. Sex sells. There are enough viewers who get […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 9 & 10 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. Gifs from becomeundone’s tumblr source: becomeundone’s tumblr 🙂 Enjoy the show!
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. Hey, @Diane! Another “Start-Up” homage lol. Gifs from deokmis’ tumblr: source: deokmis’ tumblr In my humble superior opinion, Nam Joo Hyuk’s scene edged out Kim SunHo’s. Gif from yesdrama’s tumblr: source: yesdrama’s tumblr Chief Hong commented, “I guess someone got the romance going. It’s unnecessarily pretty.” […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Ep 4 On Friendship and Love
For me, the subject of this episode is friendship or as Dionne Warwick would croon, “That’s what friends are for.” The episode began with a montage of HyeJin and Chief Hong passing each other on their way to work in front of the café of Mr. Singer-wannabe. They obviously became friends after he’d given […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Ep 3 On Being Self-Centered
A theme is the underlying message of the story. We all know that each episode revolves around a theme. Personally, I don’t like it when the script delivers the message blatantly. For one, it feels patronizing. It’s as if the writer doesn’t expect his viewers to get the message unless a neon sign is flashing, […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is now open. Let the sunshine in. Gifs from comeundone’s tumblr source: comeundone’s tumblr Two things about this intro scene in Ep 4: 1. I like how she’s showing appreciation for him. She’s parading for him in the clothes that he brought to her house in countless postal packages, and wearing the shoes […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 3 & 4 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. lol. Here’s the obligatory gif set of the actor’s shower scene. I guess he hasn’t reached the star level where he could opt out of full/partial nude scenes like Hyun Bin (“Crash Landing on You”) and Lee Min Ho (“The King: Eternal Monarch”). source: yesdramas’ tumblr […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
Sigh. As I expected, this drama is a healing drama… for the fangirls of the leading actor Kim SeonHo who were crushed that he didn’t get the girl in “Start-Up.” Instead of Hong Doo Shik, the screenwriter should have named his character Jjang Dae Bak since he can do nothing wrong in this drama. Jjang […]
Hometown Cha Cha Cha: Eps 1 & 2 Open Thread
The thread is now open for spoilers and discussions. (I know this post is early but my schedule will be tough this week.) Shin Minah plays a dentist down on her luck so she moves her practice to a small village by the sea. There may be a mystery or two involving the real identity of […]