The thread is open. Now entertaining all sorts of theories, predictions, and conjectures. 😂😂 Here, I’ll start with one: I predict that SE will die sometime near the end to fulfill his wish he stated in Ep 8. He said, “If something happens to me, and the Paik SaEon you’ve known disappears from this world, […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 7 & 8 My Long Overdue Takes
I don’t watch this show for the romance. Though Yoo YeonSeok is delivering the requisite intensity, Chae SooBin’s performance reminds me of an overripe tomato: watery and mushy. Their dialogue is not only mawkish but also unoriginal. SaEon: Thank you for all your hard work, 406. HeeJoo: You… you knew everything? … Since when? No… […]
Kairos: Ep 5 Rewatch Open Thread Sat, Dec 28
The thread is open. This is the last rewatch for the year 2024. See you next year! The Saturday schedule of rewatches: Episode 5: 28 Dec 2024 Episode 6: 4 Jan 2025 Episode 7: 11 Jan 2025 Episode 8: 18 Jan 2025 Episode 9: 25 Jan 2025 Episode 10: 1 Feb 2025 Episode 11: 8 […]
Get Well Soon, GrowingBeautifully!
Dear GB, I’ve always admired your gentle fortitude and calm ability to deal with life’s curveballs. I know you’ll still find a way to make your corner of the world grow beautifully even when you’re recuperating. Everybody on this blog wishes you the speediest of recoveries. The blog is empty without you, and your usual […]
Merry Christmas!
On this Christmas day, I reflect on the gift of families. Bartolome Esteban Murillo, The Nativity, ca. 1665-70, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA. Source: dailyartmagazine Christians all know that the baby Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room available for his family in the inn in Bethlehem. Mary and […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 5 Quick Takes
If you have already read the webtoon, please leave your comments on the Open Threads instead, not here. I want to exercise my brain cells so don’t spoil the story for me. 🙂 However, I’m testing not only my skills in discerning the integral plot points from the dialogues of the characters and visual clues […]
Kairos: Ep 4 Rewatch Open Thread Sat, Dec 21
The thread is open. @GB, I’m opening two threads back-to-back because it may get hectic here with all the year-end festivities. Don’t want to leave you and the gang hanging. 🙂 The Saturday schedule of rewatches: Episode 4: 21 Dec 2024 Episode 5: 28 Dec 2024 Episode 6: 4 Jan 2025 Episode 7: 11 Jan […]
Kairos: Ep 3 Rewatch Open Thread Sat, Dec 14
The thread is open. The Saturday schedule of rewatches: Episode 3: 14 Dec 2024 Episode 4: 21 Dec 2024 Episode 5: 28 Dec 2024 Episode 6: 4 Jan 2025 Episode 7: 11 Jan 2025 Episode 8: 18 Jan 2025 Episode 9: 25 Jan 2025 Episode 10: 1 Feb 2025 Episode 11: 8 Feb 2025 Episode […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, The Suspects
Now that Eps 5 & 6 are postponed for next week, we have more time to go over the last episodes. I’ll refine my response to GB’s comment. She asked: The other question is why the villains want to get at SE through HJ. Why not directly? What are they asking for? @GB, my short […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. source: dramashii’s tumblr Is SaEon always going to rescue her from mishap by swinging her out of the way? In Episode 2, it’s a speeding motorcyclist in their garage. In Episode 4, it’s a wine glass lobbed by his father at HeeJoo. What’s next? Acid? Kimchee? Bullets? source: natahjikio’s tumblr How […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, part 3
Part 1 is here: When the Phone Rings: Ep 4 My Commentary, Part 1 Part 2 is here: When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, part 2 6. The rooftop surprise The evening of the newspaper anniversary gala starts off dreadful for HeeJoo (HJ). The first person to greet her as she exits the elevator alone is her […]
Kairos: Ep 2 Rewatch Open Thread Sat, Dec 7
The thread is open. The Saturday schedule of rewatches: Episode 2: 7 Dec 2024 Episode 3: 14 Dec 2024 Episode 4: 21 Dec 2024 Episode 5: 28 Dec 2024 Episode 6: 4 Jan 2025 Episode 7: 11 Jan 2025 Episode 8: 18 Jan 2025 Episode 9: 25 Jan 2025 Episode 10: 1 Feb 2025 Episode […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, part 2
Sorry for the delay. There was chaos everywhere…. I did a rough timeline here: When the Phone Rings: Ep 4 My Commentary, Part 1 Let’s continue. 5. The interview Since @GB doesn’t have access to the subbed episode, I’ll just go over what transpired during the job interview of HeeJoo (HJ). SaEon (SE) doesn’t plan on […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4 My Commentary, Part 1
If I were to give a title to this episode, it would be something like “Breaking the Silence.” 1. Making sounds In the beginning of the episode, HeeJoo (HJ) breaks down in tears beside SaEon (SE). Her emotional distress causes her to forget that she’s supposed to be mute. SE notices it instantly. SE: You’re […]