Hwayugi: Yellow Umbrellas

Yellow Umbrellas. This scene from Hwayugi was cute but… I’m tired of yellow umbrellas. If I were to believe in kdramas, the only choice of color for umbrellas for girls in love is yellow.  Where’s the diversity?? I want a clear umbrella so I can see where I’m going.  See these? From Love Rain: From Splash […]

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Hwayugi: Episode 3

When it comes to developing memorable fantasy-romcom characters, I find that nobody can beat the Hong sisters. They’re a perfect example of why two heads are better than one. Give them an ordinary tale or legend, and they can twist it into something unpredictable, unexpected, and unforgettable. I’ve always credited their sisterhood for creating a […]

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Bitch SOS: Who’s the Monkey King?

A bitch in need is a bitch indeed. I need your help. (No, I’m not soliciting for money, lol). I don’t know zilch about the legends of the Monkey King and I’m requesting some intel, the 411, and/or background info on his character. I’ve never heard of the Monkey King before  so he’s a totally […]

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Hwayugi (Korean Odyssey): Hong Sisters’ Tricks of the Trades

Some things never change in a Hong Sisters’ drama…. 1. Remember this expression and the hand gesture for “Kkeojyeo!” from the drama “Master’s Sun”? So Ji Sub’s “Get lost!” = Cha Seung Won’s “You pass!” 2. Flashback. The flashback at the beginning of Episode 2 wasn’t as clear as it could have been. The scene […]

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Hwayugi (Korean Odyssey): Episodes 1 and 2

For twenty-five years, he was at her side. I don’t think the monkey guy OhGong disappeared from Jin SunMi’s life. On the contrary, he had always been protecting her without her knowing it. 1. Observe his character. a. Because he ate free ice cream all the time, he repaid the ice cream guy with the teapot. […]

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