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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Doctor Slump: Eps 1 & 2 First Impressions

Let me get this out of the way. I understand that it makes for great drama when one of the parties in a litigation takes out evidence in the middle of the trial – the so-called “smoking gun” – and the opposing side stammers, “W-what is that? That’s not mine!” Outside TV shows and movies, […]

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The Matchmakers: Ep 7 An Eye for an Eye

Ep 7 An eye for an eye, a rumor for a rumor Ostensibly the title refers to the campaign SoonDeok masterminded to quell the rumor about Hana being possessed by a virgin ghost. The rumor was circulated by Minister Park in retaliation for spurning his advances. He aimed to destroy Hana’s reputation and wreck her […]

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Nine: 9 Time Travels: Ep 7 Rewatch Sat, Jan 27

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 @GB is going on a retreat but @WEnchanteur, @salteddust, @feifei, @monmor (don’t forget to set your alarm!) will be here. Hmmm…. @salteddust, I don’t think we have ever interacted on a thread before. […]

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The Matchmakers: Ep 6 On Secrets

Ep 6. Everyone has a secret From start to finish, we see the secrets of everyone. It’s not just one secret; it’s multiple secrets at once. 1. The King’s secrets He’s the featured person in the profile. His first secret was that he actually liked JungWoo and had a fatherly interest in his well-being. The […]

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