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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.” […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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