The Matchmakers: Ep 10 The Courtship

In case some of you are just joining this blog, let me reiterate. One reason this kdrama appeals to me is that it reminds me of a Jane Austen novel. Like an Austenite heroine, SoonDeok has an inner life, that’s reflected in her conversation with herself and relationship with the family members. Though there are […]

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A Killer Paradox: Open Thread

The thread is open. Starring Choi WooShik as the college student who accidentally killed a serial murderer. As a result, he acquired a superpower to spot murderers afterwards. He looks mouse-y in the promo poster. Also starring Son Seok Kyu as the detective chasing after Choi WooShik’s character. He has Javert-like obsession with punishing the […]

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Doctor Slump: Ep 3 My Highlights

I’m still on board this kdrama. 1. Why JungWoo hates Nam HaNeul In his own words — JW: Okay, now let me tell you why I started to hate Nam HaNeul. With my gifted brain, I became the top-ranked student in my school, in my region, and in the country. That’s me, Yeo JungWoo. I […]

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Marry My Husband: Ep 9 The Highlights

I like this episode because it’s zippy. Having seen all the kdrama tropes and their variations, I appreciate that the director didn’t slow-mo the soulful looks and silent pauses and bore us with details on how JiWon captured the flag during office field trip or managed to get SuMin and herself out of the water. […]

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A Shop for Killers: Open Thread

The thread is open. If you want to join @swiss_postscripts in this kdrama, here’s your thread. The show is on Disney+. From @swiss_postscripts: I’m liking Shop for Killers so far. It’s a “coming of age” drama – we’re all in Jian’s shoes – trying to find out exactly who her uncle was, his ecosystem and […]

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Marry My Husband: Eps 7 & 8 On Regrets

I know you all are two episodes ahead of me. Hope to catch up soon. 1. The Backstory We’re getting a clearer picture of the connection between the main leads because JiHyuk’s backstory was filled in. We already know that the female lead, Kang JiWon died on April 12, 2023. But on her way to […]

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Bitch Talk: On KDramas That Didn’t Age Well

These kdramas and Korean movies aged poorly. I’m not talking merely about their visual effects, but the plot, content, message, and/or actors involved in the project have become unacceptable over time. That’s why Shakespeare rules. Even after four centuries, the Bard’s works endure because his insight into our human existence is timeless, universal, and relevant. […]

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The Matchmakers: Ep 8 A Meaningful Life

Ep 8 Life is unpredictable; therefore life is meaningful. I shared my notes on this blog while this drama was showing. Now, I’m sharing my thoughts on the meaning of the title. I see three interpretations of the title. 1. Let’s begin with the obvious one. When an unexpected crisis comes our way, it galvanizes […]

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