Calling Jane Austen fans! @GB, @Table12200, @barbrey, @nrllee, @GB, @agdr03, @Phoenix. Did you know that Sanditon is on? It has 8 episodes and my PBS (public broadcasting channel) has shown 6 already. I don’t know much about this story, except that it was unfinished. However, Andrew Davies, who did our much-beloved “Pride and Prejudice,” will […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 17 Highlights
The first two highlights are here: Dr. Cutie: Ep 17 On Apologies 3. Ji Zheng’s request Sigh. I feel sorry for this guy but at the same time, if I were in Ji Heng’s shoes I’d be frustrated that every time family members would ask me for a favor, their real intention was to poach […]
Crash Landing on You: By Sun and Candlelight
When Starlett asked me to write about the “presence of flames” in this kdrama, I immediately thought of the lines from Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “Sonnets from the Portuguese.” “I love thee to the level of every day’s Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.” While I’m never going to reach EBB’s level of romance (and […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 17 On Apologies
For an American like me, dialogues in Asian dramas are often difficult to understand because a lot of the meaning is contextual and assumes that the viewers understood the background information. For instance, I had to go back to that scene in Episode 16 when Tian Qi conversed with her conscience to understand this apology […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 16 On Tian Qi’s SuperEgo
Isn’t it interesting that all other characters, except Tian Qi, have somebody to confide in? Ning’er has her older brother; Ji Zheng has his attendant and his older brother; and our hero Ji Heng has his steward Mr. Sheng. Who does Tian Qi have in her corner? She has an aunt, but she rarely sees […]
Dr. Cutie: Eps 17 – 20 Open Thread
Who am I to hold your comments back? Go ahead and post away. I don’t mind spoilers. I’m still on Episode 17. Gotta admit that I laughed myself silly at the sight of her handlebar moustache. I don’t know how Ji Heng (and the actor) kept a straight face when she dropped the handkerchief.
Bitch Talk: What’s up With the Rain?
Fern asked: Dear All, this is a bit of an off track query after a stormy night. What significance does rain have in K-dramas and C-dramas? It always shows up and seems to be like another character. Does it always represent tears or drama or an excuse to huddle together under an umbrella, or can […]
Crash Landing on You: Fan Fiction and Alternative Endings
For many viewers, to have closure at the end of the kdrama means to have a good wrap-up for all the characters. Since many/some/few of us are feeling dissatisfied with the Episode 16, here’s a chance for us to have our own version of the ending. Go ahead and post your brief fanfic, your snippets […]
Crash Landing on You: Ep 16 Open Thread
The final episode is here! Whether the finale matches our expectations or not, the ending is always tough to watch. It’s our human condition: both in our kdrama lives and our real life, it’s always hard to leave behind the ones we’ve devoted much time and energy to love. That’s why we all root for […]
Crash Landing on You: Ep 15 Open Thread
I’m separating the open threads for Ep 15 and 16 because some of you might not be emotionally ready for closure. Go ahead and post your comments, insights, theories, observations, rants, and raves for Episode 15 here. I don’t mind spoilers. And since it’s the finals week, I would like to thank all the regulars […]
Crash Landing on You: Pyo Chi Soo as Boyfriend Material
One thing I like about my blog is that we don’t have to be fangirls. In other forums…cough cough…if you suggest something out of the mainstream, the moderators will be sicced on you for disturbing the peace or for insulting the actors. Now, here’s @Mae’s interesting perspective on Pyo Chi Su. I thought she raised […]
Dr Cutie: Ep 16
To @agdr03, @Fern, @Flying Tool, and @HEHarry I’m skipping Ep 15, part 2 for now – which was going to be about Ji Zheng and Tian Qi anyway — and go on to Episode 16. Two things I like about this episode: a) Tian Qi’s and Ji Heng’s competing interests, secrets and egos were reasonably […]
Crash Landing on You: On “He Can Do Better Than Her” and Other Things
Some comments on Episodes 14 and 15. 1. Aren’t you glad you’re not married to Hyun Bin? It must be emotionally draining for Hyun Bin to film these scenes. Playing JungHyuk, he has to access deep emotions from personal experience and memories, and express these emotions onscreen, on cue. When he comes home at night […]
Dr Cutie: Ep 15, part 1
@agdr03, I’ve a dinner meeting tonight, so this will be the first installment. ********************** I thought the opening scene was funny because the steward Mr. Sheng was coaching Tian Qi to distract General Ji. Did you notice that? When Mr. Sheng escorted her to General Ji, she stood quietly in front of him as if […]