I’m not embarrassed to say that this episode made me feel like a giggly twentysomething again. If I’ve to pick my top three episodes in this Cdrama, this one will definitely be on the list. I’ll have to do two parts because of the pictures. My highlights. 1. Parrying Ji Zheng’s request Typically, I would […]
Bitch Talk: The Continuing Saga of the American Girl and the Korean Boy
Remember Carson and Hyunho? I wrote about them here and here. I don’t follow infomercials on Youtube except for this one done by ODG, a clothing company. At first, I liked the concept because it featured two cute children getting to know each other. But I like this latest addition because it showed the funny cultural […]
When the Weather is Nice: Episode 2
Pardon me for being a slow-top lately. I finally got why these first two episodes have been excruciatingly slow for me. It’s because the slow-moving pictures imitate the tone and cadence of a melancholic poem. 1. The Poems Here are the two poems in this episode. The first one was deliberately omitted in the Viki […]
Dr. Cutie: Eps 25 – 28 Open Thread
The finale! I found some gifs. 1. From luzhaoyao’s tumblr 2. dudeireallylovedramas’ tumblr 3. knights-in-whumperland’s tumblr I must say…this is a first for me. She actually stabbed him. gasp. 4. movielosophy’s tumblr
The King: Lee MinHo’s Trailer is Out
Do you know why I’m hyping up this drama? It’s so when I’m disappointed with the drama later, I know that my enthusiasm for it was all bogus anyway. Welcome to Cynical Island. Population: 1. (just me) Here’s the Youtube trailer: Here’s the instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SBS (@sbsnow_insta) […]
When the Weather is Nice: Ep 1 First Impressions
Ep 1 Title: The Wind Blowing through a Willow Tree Opening scene: a young man leisurely makes coffee for himself. He looks outside the window at a tree shedding leaves. Next, a woman walks down an empty road with her rolling luggage. She receives a phone call from a “Headmaster” and disconnects it. She stops […]
Dr. Cutie: Episode 21
My favorite moments. 1. Her bed He summoned Tian Qi to his quarters and instead of waiting for her at his usual place behind his desk, he was sitting on her bed. He must have remembered crying over her, in that very spot, after she said goodbye three nights ago. And he chose that spot […]
I’ve Fallen for You: Open Thread
Our @Growing_Beautifully recommended this drama for us to watch. @Pkml3 What I gather from My Drama List is: “Drama: I’ve Fallen For You Country: China Episodes: 24 Aired: Feb 14, 2020 Aired On: Friday Original Network: iQiyi, iQiyi Duration: 45 min.” @Table122000 found the links for us. — Thanks @Table122000! I just tried it. It […]
My Holo Love: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
I avoid romcoms involving robots/artificial intelligence and humans because I consider most of their philosophical and ethical underpinnings as warped…ahem…with “I’m Not a Robot” and “Are You Human?” leading the pack of serious offenders. But this weekend, we test-drove a Tesla and I began to see how easy it is to fall in love with […]
Dr. Cutie: Eps 21 – 24 Open Thread
For @agdr03, who’s super-excited about Episode 21. She wrote: Howdy! 😊 Ooooohhhh wait till you get to episode 21, it’s a my heart beat is beating so fast kinda episode and oh my, I don’t know where JH’s reservations all went. Ah yes, the window! 🥰🥰🥰 I actually love the savoury taste of zongzi with […]
Dr. Cutie: Eps 19 & 20
This is a work in progress. Please come back later after I’ve finished constructing my thoughts. Done! Would I have given Tian Qi a reality check if she were my daughter? Most of the time I dislike seeing my drama heroine crying over the guy. The quantity of tears shed is inversely proportional to my […]
When the Weather is Fine: Are We Watching This?
I’m leaning towards a yes. Alternative Titles: I’ll Visit You When the Weather is Nice, I’ll Find You on a Beautiful Day, I’ll Go to You When the Weather Is Nice. Start Date: Next Monday, February 24. Actors: Seo Kang-joon, Park Min-young, and Lee JaeWook (the 2nd male lead in Extra-ordinary You) To be honest, […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 18
I’m behind again, aren’t I, agdr03? 1. Out of sight, out of mind? He ordered her out of his sight, but he was still getting reports about her. Mr. Sheng sought his approval to assign Tian Qi to the army as a medical doctor. He vetoed it saying it wasn’t far enough. He wanted her […]
Throwback Thursday: Goblin: On Appreciating EunTak
Once in a while, when a script doesn’t seem to be given due justice, I pop up to suggest an alternative interpretation. I ship scripts. There seems to be a growing controversy regarding the age difference between the bride Eun-Tak and the goblin Shin. At best, viewers feel a sense of discomfort; at worst, they […]