This is how I understand things as of Episode 3. The lady in the pavilion is the current Queen. She and the King were talking about their baby who died. King: What are you doing here? Queen: I realized I was pregnant, only after I followed Your Majesty out of the palace during the war. […]
Tale of Nokdu: Eps 3 & 4 Post Spoilers Here
Please post your spoilers, rants, raves, analyses here. Thanks! I caught 15 minutes of Ep 3 on Viki and I burst out laughing when I saw Jang Dong Yoon’s face smeared with lipstick. Really. If I was incontinent, I’d hate watching this show. I’m posting gifs from previous episodes. Gif credit: belsmultifandommess’ tumblr. I like this […]
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ep 3 Review
I’ll get straight to the point because I need to catch up with the backlog of dramas to write about. Things that I like: 1. The floral title This kind of extra attention to details makes me inclined to like this writer. Since the story is about the Joseon flower crew, the writer uses flower […]
Belated Happy Boyfriend Day!
I’ll mark my calendar for next year to help me remember that October 3 is National Boyfriend Day. This is two days late, but here’s my “incomplete” list of unforgettable fictional super- Boyfriends to celebrate. 1. Xiao Nai from Love O2O The gold standard here in our blog. Who can forget this moment when he […]
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ep 2 Highlights
I blame Jane Austen. source: usatoday The reason I can’t drop “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” for “Tale of Nokdu” is Jane Austen. Let me explain in my usual meandering way. Let’s go back to Episode 1. The King/Blacksmith/Soo hears thunder and immediately goes in search for GaeDong (GD). GD has a paralyzing fear of thunderstorms, […]
Vagabond: Eps 5 & 6 Post Spoilers Here
We’re going over this spy thriller with a fine-tooth comb to look for lice infestation… I mean, bloopers, blunders, inconsistencies, and comedy. Please post your rants, raves, theories, and analyses for Episodes 5 and 6 here.
Tale of Nokdu: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions
I’m in trouble. I can’t decide which fusion sageuk to blog: the “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” or the “Tale of Nokdu.” They’re both televised on the same days, dubbed by Viki, and feature male leads that I like. Should I let you decide for me? That way if the show turns out weird, I […]
Vagabond: On Shin Sung Rok’s Character
It’s wacky Wednesday so here’s my wacky theory on Shin Sung Rok’s character, Gi Taeung. What do I have so far on Gi Taeung? 1. I think Gi Taeung was the interviewer. 2006/08/05 Interview Interviewer: Why do you want to join NIS? HR: My father was a colonel in the Marine Corps. A fire broke […]
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ep 1 Review
After all these years of kdrama, I don’t think I’ve seen a sageuk or a historical drama. All the ones that I watched are fusion sageuk, which are fictional stories with a historical backdrop. They’re called “fusion” because the script gets elements of history, i.e., a notable person or a significant event, and fuses or […]
Vagabond: Eps 3 & 4 Review
Eventually this site will be known as “nitpick central” of Vagabond. All the other sites seem to have been blinded by the “optics” of Vagabond, and I think we’re the only ones who remain skeptical of the fanfare, and hold both the writer and director to high standards. I’m giving Episodes 3 and 4 a […]
Tale of Nokdu: Eps 1 & 2 Post Spoilers Here
Thanks, @agdr03 and @nrllee, for watching “Melting Me Softly.” You took one for the team! @agdr03 and I have the same sense of humor and if she couldn’t find anything funny in the first two episodes, then I know the show wouldn’t tickle my funny bone. Meanwhile, @nrllee and I have the same sense of […]
When the Camellia Blooms: Ep 3 & 4
This kdrama may lack all the bells and whistles of the current blockbuster “Vagabond,” but I think it’s charming in its simplicity. It doesn’t try too hard but the plot delivers. 1. “Don’t be a Joke” Episode 3 is when the Joker’s connection with Dongbaek is revealed. I’m going to forget this so I’m writing […]
Vagabond: Eps 3 & 4 Post Spoilers Here
You know the drill. Please post your raves, rants, spoilers, theories, analyses here. Thanks. (Tell me when Shin Sung Rok appears, okay?) It’s always interesting when a graphic artist chooses a shattered glass for the poster. The origin of the cracks in this picture appears to be Jessica. The words “Wheels turn on their Axis” […]
Vagabond: LSG’s Shower Scene
What is it with kdrama heroes brooding in the shower? Since @nrllee, @DEY and @agdr03 have been talking about the stills of Lee Seunggi’s shower scene so I searched for pics online. Soompi had them. source: Brooding Showers I’m quoting @nrllee here on the significance of brooding showers. lol. @DEY indeed. It is a well known fact […]