Jokes, parodies, etc. Another thing I like about the Hong Sisters is their zippy jokes. Blink and you’ll miss them. I don’t normally like to explain jokes because it kills the joke. However, sometimes an explanation is in order so other bitches will learn to recognize them next time and appreciate the wit of the […]
Hwayugi: Episode 4 (Not Love)
But is it ❤️ that OhGong feels for SunMi? The Hong sisters are twisted sisters. They begin their dramas where other writers end theirs. For instance, in other romcoms, the love confession of the hero means that a happily-ever-after is imminent. In Hwayugi, I believe that every love declaration of OhGung actually shows his growing mockery […]
Hwayugi: Episode 4 after hours
Will I write a post on Hwayugi tonight? A. Yes B. A C. B D. All of the above. Give me two hours to detox from nasty Washington politics and I’ll post on Episode 4.
Hwayugi: Yellow Umbrellas
Yellow Umbrellas. This scene from Hwayugi was cute but… I’m tired of yellow umbrellas. If I were to believe in kdramas, the only choice of color for umbrellas for girls in love is yellow. Where’s the diversity?? I want a clear umbrella so I can see where I’m going. See these? From Love Rain: From Splash […]
Hwayugi: Episode 3
When it comes to developing memorable fantasy-romcom characters, I find that nobody can beat the Hong sisters. They’re a perfect example of why two heads are better than one. Give them an ordinary tale or legend, and they can twist it into something unpredictable, unexpected, and unforgettable. I’ve always credited their sisterhood for creating a […]
Just Bitching: Hwayugi OTL Song
OTL not OST. I like this song but… (sigh) I have to get it out of my head. Take note, beetches. Somebody/something can be ahead of you in front of you But it can’t be behind OF you. It’s always behind you. Behind you!
Bitch SOS: Who’s the Monkey King?
A bitch in need is a bitch indeed. I need your help. (No, I’m not soliciting for money, lol). I don’t know zilch about the legends of the Monkey King and I’m requesting some intel, the 411, and/or background info on his character. I’ve never heard of the Monkey King before so he’s a totally […]
Hwayugi (Korean Odyssey): A Period Piece on Blood
The Hong sisters didn’t overlook the blood in menstruation. I know that some people found it baffling how SunMi could have survived all these years from demons attracted to her lotus-flower smelling blood when she had monthly periods. Well, at the top of my head, I can think of two plausible answers. The first answer […]
Hwayugi (Korean Odyssey): Hong Sisters’ Tricks of the Trades
Some things never change in a Hong Sisters’ drama…. 1. Remember this expression and the hand gesture for “Kkeojyeo!” from the drama “Master’s Sun”? So Ji Sub’s “Get lost!” = Cha Seung Won’s “You pass!” 2. Flashback. The flashback at the beginning of Episode 2 wasn’t as clear as it could have been. The scene […]
Hwayugi (Korean Odyssey): Episodes 1 and 2
For twenty-five years, he was at her side. I don’t think the monkey guy OhGong disappeared from Jin SunMi’s life. On the contrary, he had always been protecting her without her knowing it. 1. Observe his character. a. Because he ate free ice cream all the time, he repaid the ice cream guy with the teapot. […]