The thread is open. The dates: Episode 11 – 24 January 2026 Episode 12 – 31 January 2026 Episode 13 – 7 February 2026 Episode 14 – 14 February 2026 Episode 15 – 21 February 2026 Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode 18 – 14 March 2026 Break […]
To My Beloved Thief: Eps 5 & 6 The Body Swap
I saw complaints from viewers who watched the cliffhanger last week and realized that the plot contains a body swap. I think the complaints are idiotic. Here are my reasons. 1. Those viewers didn’t PAY ATTENTION. From the outset, the show was clear that the two main leads would exchange bodies (or souls, depending on […]
Love Between Lines: Ep 15 In Search of a Good Second Male Lead
Until Pei Zhen, I’ve been dissatisfied with the crop of second male leads (2ML) in both kdramas and cdramas lately. Let me see now. Im JaeYi from “To My Beloved Thief” has anger management issues. Zhuang Xu from “Shine on Me” needs therapy for his insecurities. Chu Zhao from “Legend of the Female General” is […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 10 Rewatch on Sat Jan 17
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 10 – 17 January 2026 Episode 11 – 24 January 2026 Episode 12 – 31 January 2026 Episode 13 – 7 February 2026 Episode 14 – 14 February 2026 Episode 15 – 21 February 2026 Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode 17 – 7 March 2026 Episode […]
Shine on Me: Ep 2 My Notes
Here begins the “poor, little rich girl” tropes. 1. Rich girls aren’t motivated to succeed. No. When Nie Xiguang (NX) rehearses for her job interview with her roommate Feng, Feng asks why she’s so serious about this interview when she’s usually “Miss Carefree.” Feng: (bluntly) Is it because Zhuang Xu lined up this interview for […]
Love Between Lines: Ep 1 My Notes
I encourage everyone to post on the Open Thread. I’m reviewing this episode because I have time before my annual physical check-up. I can’t promise to do a write-up for each episode as I have other dramas to write on. 🙂 The Plot Our heroine, Hu Xiu, gets dumped on her engagement party. A month […]
Love Between Lines: Open Thread
The thread is open. If you have time this week to begin this series, join me. Cast: Lu Yu Ziao and Chen Xing Xu Episodes: 28 12 episodes are out already on both Viki and Iqiyi. Start Date: January 9 Airs everyday Where to Watch it: Viki and Iqiyi Network: Dragon TV A note on […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 4 The Love Confession, Part 2
Part 1 is here: To My Beloved Thief: Ep 4 The Love Confession, Part 1 The scene moves from the archery to the marketplace. EunJo is picking up the scattered dried herbs that the other guy, Im JaeYi (IJ), threw to the ground in a fit of anger. She’s startled when Yi Yeol (YY) kneels beside […]
To My Beloved Thief: The Difference Between Eunjo and JaeYi
Ibisfeather wrote: So Jae I is conflicted about the falsity of his own status and the treatment of his real mother, so he takes it out on someone whose status is openly and similiarly ambiguous. In the habit of bad characters, he projects his self-hatred (?not sure..) onto the nearest available target. We can all […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 4 The Love Confession, Part 1
Sometimes my prescience creeps me out. In yesterday’s review, I highlighted the love declaration/rejection in “Pride and Prejudice” as a prime example of romantic tension produced by words instead of physical touch and fan service. Too often nowadays we see romance built up with the latter two methods. “My Demon” starring Kim You-Jung and Song […]
To My Beloved Thief: Ep 3 My Notes
I was about to write my review of Episodes 1 and 2 when I was sidetracked by “Shine on Me.” I have no choice but to delay it further because I’m excited to discuss Episode 3. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 You all should know by now that Jane Austen, and her “Pride and Prejudice” serve as my ultimate […]
Shine on Me: Ep 30 My Reactionary Post
I fast-forwarded to Ep 30 to see what @GB, @ibisfeather, and @angelswingsf were talking about. This is my very long reactionary post. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 The episode begins with the second male lead, Zhuang Xu (ZX), answering a call from his college buddies inviting him to attend a reunion. Though Nie Xiguang’s name is mentioned in passing, […]
List of Gu Man’s Cdramas
I apologize. I tend to misattribute cdramas to Gu Man so I’m making this short list of her works to avoid confusion. Source: mydramalist 2014: Boss and Me Cast: Zhao LiYing and Zhang Han Episodes: 34 Co-writer: Jin Guo Dong Director: Liu Chun Chieh 2015: My Sunshine Never heard of this one. Cast: Tiffany Tang […]
Remember: War of the Son: Ep 9 Rewatch on Sat Jan 10
The thread is open. The dates: Episode 9 – 10 January 2026 Episode 10 – 17 January 2026 Episode 11 – 24 January 2026 Episode 12 – 31 January 2026 Episode 13 – 7 February 2026 Episode 14 – 14 February 2026 Episode 15 – 21 February 2026 Episode 16 – 28 February 2026 Episode […]