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!
Summer Strike: Eps 11 & 12
The thread is open. Last two episodes! Thank you, @nrllee, @GB, and @Fern for continuing with this drama all the way to the end. gifs from kateknowsdramas’ tumblr source: kateknowsdramas’ tumblr Enjoy the show.
Merry Christmas, Peaches!
I wish y’all the Christmas miracle you’ve been praying for. May you find time to spend with God on this festive season. Families, like kdramas, can be overwhelming so do find the quiet place, and the quiet hour to be in His presence and pray. Our celebration of Christmas isn’t complete without a reflection on […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. Wow. Hard to believe that we’re almost at the end of this 30 episode drama. gifs from donqyeon’s tumblr source: donqyeon’s tumblr I get the appeal of this scene. All of us would like to have a guy like Uk in our corner to take to task an unreasonable parent, professor, […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 4 On Rice Cakes and Dumplings
A couple of months ago, when I was in Seoul, I asked for some traditional cookies and they gave me yakgwa or honey cookies. I’m not going to stuff my mouth with it like Cho Yeong. One is my limit. A. Rice cakes The rice cakes will have different meanings and application for different people. […]
First Love: GB’s Review of Ep 2
This is @GB’s review of the Japanese drama “First Love” starring Sato Tekaru and Mitsushima Hakari. The original title is “First Love: Hatsukoi”. All nine episodes have been released on Netflix. The drama is binge-able this Christmas. Thank you, @GB –pm3 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Ep 2 is entitled, ‘Your Voice’. It becomes obvious as the episode progresses, that […]
Forbidden Marriage: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. gif from xiaolanhua’s tumblr credit: xiaolanhua’s tumblr via soompi Let’s enjoy the show.
Interest of Love: Open Thread
The thread is open. I’m not sure if there’s any interest in this new kdrama starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Moon Ga-young. I’ll open this thread anyway. It’s on Netflix. 16 episodes. Every Wednesday and Thursday. @nrllee has this to say about it: 😂😂😂 Interest of Love just dropped on Netflix. This is Yoo YeonSeok’s drama […]
Alchemy of Souls 2: Ep 4 On Making Omelets
In life, and in omelets, eggs have to be broken. To the poster who wrote this in the comment section, I’ll have to break your eggs. Are you ready? hi not to really rush you but when you’re gonna explained about episode 4..????pretty please…?uwu its been two days now and i’m still stuck on 47:02-49:50…can u […]
Forbidden Marriage: Ep 3 My Highlights
By my definition, this kdrama is a farce. Improbable scenarios? Check. Horseplay, gags, and slapstick? Check. Exaggerated reactions? Check. Stock characters like a king, palace maid, and king’s bodyguard caught in a love triangle? Check. Buffoonery? Check. Wordplay and sexual innuendos? Check. Meta? Check. But just because the show doesn’t take itself seriously doesn’t mean […]
Unlock the Boss: Eps 5 to 8 Open Thread
The thread is unlocked. gifs from wooshikie’s tumblr source: wooshikie’s tumblr Let’s enjoy the show.