Here begins the “poor, little rich girl” tropes. 1. Rich girls aren’t motivated to succeed. No. When Nie Xiguang (NX) rehearses for her job interview with her roommate Feng, Feng asks why she’s so serious about this interview when she’s usually “Miss Carefree.” Feng: (bluntly) Is it because Zhuang Xu lined up this interview for […]
Shine on Me: Ep 30 My Reactionary Post
I fast-forwarded to Ep 30 to see what @GB, @ibisfeather, and @angelswingsf were talking about. This is my very long reactionary post. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 The episode begins with the second male lead, Zhuang Xu (ZX), answering a call from his college buddies inviting him to attend a reunion. Though Nie Xiguang’s name is mentioned in passing, […]
Shine on Me: Ep 1 My Notes
I’m a bit confused about the timeline and connection, but I’m sure these will be all revealed in greater detail in due time, just like in the other Gu Man’s drama. The story begins in Shanghai, 2011. The hero, Lin Yusen, finishes an eight-hour brain tumor surgery. There’s a general sense that this is a […]
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 33 to 36
The thread is open. Let’s enjoy the show.
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 29 to 32
The thread is open. Let’s enjoy the show.
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 25 to 28
The thread is open. Let’s enjoy the show.
Shine on Me: Open Thread Eps 1 to 24
The thread is open. I learned belatedly that you’ve been discussing this on the WAWW/November thread and since that will sink down as soon I open a new thread, I’ll open this one for you. Link to the WAWW/November thread: What Are We Watching in November 2025? I’ll see if I have time to transfer your […]