The thread is open. It’s up on Netflix this Friday, Nov 25. source: snoopdogg’s tumblr We aren’t going to judge others with our judgy eyes should they decide to skip this one because of their overloaded kdrama viewing schedule. Let’s enjoy the show.
Castaway Diva: Ep 7 On Seagull’s Eggs
I know many viewers assumed that this screenwriter would just gloss over MokHa’s years on the island, and thus, were disappointed with the first episode. As for me, since I observed how she developed the episodes of “Start Up” according to the business principles of start-ups, I thought she had a good reason for not […]
The Matchmakers: Eps 7 and 8 Open Thread
The thread is open. This is why I watch kdramas. credit: liveasbutterflies’ tumblr This! Because I feel like I’m living in a Jane Austen world where every direct eye contact set hearts ablaze and every moment of fingers grazing fingers screams intimacy. If it weren’t kdramas, I would have to settle for corny, unimaginative, (not […]
A Good Day to Be a Dog: Eps 5 & 6 My Notes
First, the fluff. The fluff is easy to understand. In Episode 5, we find out that SeoWon was bullied in school. Then, HaeNa used her “puppy power” to thwart the students from staging a romantic encounter between Seowon and the school bully. This led to SeoWon welcoming the puppy Cacao to his apartment in gratitude […]
The Matchmakers: Ep 5 My Notes
This write-up is long to make up for not writing more often. 1. The “Ssangyeonsulsa” By now, it’s become clear to me that the real “Ssangyeonsulsa” is not the heroine SoonDeok but the Resentful One, JungWoo. According to the Goryeo folk tales, a Ssangyeonsulsa was a mountain goddess who could recognize lovers. Back in Episode […]
Castaway Diva: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread
The thread is open. From Ep 7 I found this funny because what’s he gonna do about it? Chauffeur her around? Seoul’s terrain is both mountainous and hilly. The capital is surrounded by mountains, and just walking around the urban jungle, you’re bound to walk uphill or downhill at some point. Of course, San Francisco […]
Queen and I (2012): Ep 13 Rewatch Sat, Nov 18
The thread is open. 6.00am PST 9.00am EST/Canada 10.00am Caracas 2.00pm in London 3.00pm in Paris 4.00pm in Athens 10.00pm in Singapore Enjoy the rewatch!
Castaway Diva: Ep 2 Coincidence vs Fate
As I said in Ep 1 On Fish Tank, I hope that my familiarity with the director and screenwriter’s previous collaboration will bring perception, not dullness, into the discussion of this drama. 1. The Easter egg Was it @Janey who commented that she was going to look for a sign like the floating petal trope […]
Castaway Diva: Ep 6 The Timeline
Aside from the opening credits, another element of the kdrama that we pay attention to on this blog is the timeline. We like to order the events in a logical chronology to understand cause and effect, anticipate the next movement, and spot plotholes. As of Episode 6, this is how I understood the sequence of […]
Castaway Diva: Ep 6 Secrets vs Lies
@WEnchanteur asks: I find it curious that the episode title uses “VS”: it’s “versus”, so a confrontation? A competition? The one to know who get the girl? I don’t think “vs” or “versus” is used to show a competition per se. I don’t think it’s meant to indicate who gets the girl, either. What it […]
A Good Day to Be a Dog: Ep 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. source: seawherethesunsets’ tumblr Let’s enjoy the show.
Castaway Diva: Ep 3 The Cooler Box vs Drone
@Janey said that one of the things that she learned from this blog is to scrutinize the opening credits of the series. Good for her! Opening credits aren’t created haphazardly. Directors use the images to preview what we’re about to watch or to set the tone of the drama. I’ve seen too many great hints […]
Moon in the Day: Eps 5 to 8 Open Thread
The thread is open. This series only has 14 episodes. The open thread for Eps 1 to 4 is here: Moon in the Day: Eps 1 to 4 Open Thread The parallel Romeo and Juliet balcony scenes serve as a reminder of their tragic fates. His: credit: leedongwook’s tumblr Hers: credit: xiaolanhua’s tumblr As for these […]
A Good Day to Be a Dog: Ep 4 Highlights
Unlike many viewers, I don’t mind the show’s irregular schedule. It allowed me to catch up with the other dramas on my watch list. Tomorrow, we’ll have back-to-back showing of Episodes 5 and 6. 1. Fantasy vs Reality In this episode, reality bites back. a. Seo Won the teacher vs Seo Won the newbie driver […]