One of the first words I learned from kdramas is “Gajima.” Source: sweetandtasty’s youtube There’s always a scene in kdramas when the star-crossed lovers must say goodbye and one of them is sobbing, “Don’t go!” and “Don’t leave me.” From Goblin. My reaction gif: “Gajima” is not to be confused with “Hajima.” This is “Hajima!” It […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 8 What Master Lee Said
To me, Master Lee is a bit like the Mago in “Hotel del Luna,” although he isn’t divine. He’s somewhat prescient. He functions as the conscience in the story, providing counsel and guidance to Jang Uk. Because he comes and goes in the plot, it’s good to keep track of what he says. A. What […]
Memories of the Alhambra: Ep 1 Rewatch on Sat, Jan 7
The thread is open. Here’s your note from @GB! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Start Date: Saturday 7 January 2023 Start Time: 13.30 UTC which is Saturday 5.30am PST 8.30am EST 9.30am Caracas 1.30pm London 2.30pm Paris 3.30pm Athens 9.30pm Singapore, Perth Bitches interested so far: @WEnchanteur, @Feifei, @Old American Lady, @Cleopatra, and @Growingbeautifully. We hope to include anyone […]
You Are My Hero: Eps 9 & 10 Rewatch on Jan 6/7
The thread is open. Please note the new time. The rewatch is starting 30 minutes early. Depending on your time zone, you may be joining the rewatch on a Friday or Saturday. 9.30 pm UTC Friday 6th January which is Friday 1.30 pm Pacific Time (PT) Friday 4.30 pm EST Friday 9.30 pm in London Saturday […]
Unlock the Boss: Eps 9 to 12 Open Thread
The thread is open, @GB. I’ll catch up soon. AoS2 is ending this week. gifs from seawherethesunsets’ tumblr gifs from seawherethesunsets’ tumblr While some actors have dimples as primary feature, this actor Chae Jong Hyeop has puppy-dog eyes. When he raises his eyebrows and widens his eyes, he makes this expression that stirs the maternal […]
Bitch Talk: What Are We Watching in January 2023?
I don’t know what happened to the glut of dramas in December. I only have one new drama this January and it won’t premiere till the end of this month. That’s okay. I’m currently watching: “Alchemy of Souls 2: Light and Shadow” – it ends this weekend “Forbidden Marriage” “Unlock My Boss” I might get […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Eps 7 & 8 The Kiss Analysis
This is for @agdr03. We’ve been doing kiss analyses for almost 8 years now. Nota bene: If you’re below 18 in years or intellectually, you’re not allowed to read my blog. Please go read a book. “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is great book to start the new year with. I began reading that when I […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Eps 7 & 8 Open Thread
This thread is late. I apologize. I haven’t forgotten about the password-protected posts. Just give me time. I still have to add the screenshots but I’m having technical difficulties. I can’t add them like I normally do. I don’t know what’s up with this blog. It behaves like an unruly child that I never had. Oh […]
Happy Birthday, Bitches!
Belated happy birthday, Bitches! I started this blog on December 29, 2017 and this is our fifth year! Thank you all for accompanying me on this journey! It wouldn’t have been this much fun without you. I’m sorry I’m late. I had a little medical emergency that required a stay at the hospital but thanks to […]
Protected: Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 6 On Two Chestnuts
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Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 6 On the Name Cho Yeong
It’s from William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” that we get that famous quote on names, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” In a soliloquy, Juliet whines that she can’t love Romeo all because his last name is Montague. He is anathema to her […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 6 On Cho Yeong’s Gain of Function
As many of you know, I don’t do recaps. However, it’s good to look back on previous episodes to look at themes or topics that were missed during the first watch. Gain of function. Since I’m neither a virologist nor a politician, I’m not going to argue the meaning of “gain of function” in relation […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 5 On Yukgaetang
Episode 5: The Yukgaetang The yukgaetang is Korean spicy beef soup. Although it’s only mentioned briefly in this episode, I can still create meaning from it. Lady Heo is ordered to find Master Lee in Jang Uk’s residence and brought back to Sejukwon as soon as possible. Maidservant Kim is surprised that Master Lee is […]
You Are My Hero: Eps 5 & 6 Rewatch Open Thread
The thread is open. Please note the day and time differences. 10.00pm UTC on Fridays which is: Fridays 2.00pm Pacific Time (PT) Fridays 5.00pm EST Fridays 10.00pm in London Saturdays 6.00am in Singapore I may be able to join you, @GB and co., if flight arrives on time. 🙂 Enjoy the rewatch!