Happily-ever-after? No. Closure: Yes. Satisfactory closure? Yes. To me, if you have to end it in death, this is the way to end it so the one you leave behind — your survivor — can go on living. Will I rewatch it? Yes. Probably this weekend. So I can jot down his last words to […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 13 & 14 Final Open Thread
The thread is open. Are you ready, @Cleopatra? See you later. source: imacolor’s tumblr Let’s enjoy the show.
Moon in the Day: Ep 10 A Quick Note
Two valid complaints about this drama, and my response. 1. “The story feels disjointed.” Yes, even I can see that it’s disjointed. However, I say that it’s INTENTIONAL that everything feels fragmented at this point and it’s actually a sign of a well-crafted script. You see, we’re supposed to feel the onslaught of revelations. We […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 9 & 12 Open Thread
The thread is open. In her novel “Beloved” Toni Morrison popularized the term, “thick love.” It means a love that is all-consuming, unbreakable, and inexhaustible. Thin love is not love. Thin love is incapable of surviving separation, misunderstandings, pain. Only “thick love” lasts forever. Here in this drama, I get to see “thick love” in […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 5 to 8 Open Thread
The thread is open. This series only has 14 episodes. The open thread for Eps 1 to 4 is here: Moon in the Day: Eps 1 to 4 Open Thread The parallel Romeo and Juliet balcony scenes serve as a reminder of their tragic fates. His: credit: leedongwook’s tumblr Hers: credit: xiaolanhua’s tumblr As for these […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 3 to 4 My Notes
My notes will have to do in lieu of my usual “First Impressions.” Thanks @Cleopatra for convincing me to watch this series. 1. “Top Star” The disembodied soul of DoHa had taken over the body of “top star” named JoonOh. Note: It was “Mr. Queen” (2020) that I protested, @Cleopatra. That show repulsed me on […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 1 to 4 Open Thread
The thread is open. Remember the transmigration of souls. The actor, Kim Young Dae, will play two characters: Do Ha, a noble warrior during the Silla era, who was killed by his beloved wife, Ha Ni Ta, and Han Jun Oh, a top star in modern day Korea. Do Ha’s vengeful soul enters Han Jun […]