I grew up with the proverb “Waste not, want not” drilled into my brain. @nrllee wrote an excellent recap and it would be a shame not to repost up here. I’ll add my comments. Ep14 (The Return) Episode 14: The Return: Shiny Mint. The Viki version translated it as “Remorse.” The Kissasian version said,”The Return.” […]
Extra-ordinary You: Ep 6 (11 – 12) Analysis, part 1
We’re not halfway yet but I feel as if so many things already happened between DanOh and Haru. Maybe it’s because of the temporal breaks. The switch between Stage and Shadow divides time into smaller moments so instead of a day passing like a scenic panorama, a day then becomes flashes of disjointed occasions. The […]
Flower Crew: Ep 13 @nrllee’s Recap
I’m re-posting @nrllee’s recaps here because she did it much better than I could. Thanks, @nrllee. I’ll just insert my thoughts here and there. Ep13 – Hope The theme of this episode is “hope” and the flower is the bellflower. The first meaning of hope is linked to Lee Soo’s and Hoon’s continued deception. Hoon […]
Extra-ordinary You: On Changing Fate
I’m going to re-post my response here with revisions. @peachietime said, But didnt Danoh learned that Haru can change a Stage that’s why she keeps on finding him to change her faith? That’s the whole point of finding Haru to begin with so Haru has always had that unique ability. Yes. She guessed that he […]
Extra-ordinary You: Ep 5 (Chapters 9 – 10), part 1
“Who am I? I want to know where I came from and where I’m headed…. Eun Dan Oh. For the first time, I heard my voice.” 1. Haru’s beginnings He first appears outside the closed gates of the school. He takes in the sunshine as if it’s his first time feeling it. He wonders, “Who […]
Tale of Nokdu: Ep 8 Madcap
This is not a recap. If you want a recap, please go to the other sides with legit play-by-play retelling of the story. This is just for people who are madly waiting for the subs to come out. Word for the day: patbingsoo ************** The episode opens with ninja whirlwind called Nokdu. He sees Dongjoo […]
Tale of Nokdu: Eps 8 & 9 Post Spoilers Here
Please post your favorite scenes, rants, spoilers, theories, and analyses here. Thanks! I hope she didn’t get amnesia from the attack. lol. This bridge must have its own manager to oversee its schedule and make sure that there are no conflicts. From “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency.”
Flower Crew: Eps 13 & 14 Post Spoilers Here
This is the penultimate week. Time went fast because we were looking at this guy. Will he or won’t he turn savage to keep her at his side? I’m curious to know his reason for voiding his matchmaking contract with Lee Soo. Is he going to cite Lee Soo’s breach of contract because he decided […]
Throwback Thursday: The Bridges of “My Sassy Girl”
I know it isn’t Thursday. 🙂 But this is one of the posts I should have transferred over here a long time ago from soompi. Bridges are ubiquitous in kdramas because not only are bridges visually pleasing, but they’re also easily understood as a symbol. Crossing bridges means building a relationship. The tv version of […]
Extra-ordinary You: Eps 3 & 4 Highlights, part 2
Good things come to those who wait. 😂 Thanks for being patient. I’m getting confused between hour-long episodes and the half-hour long episodes so for the purposes of this blog, I’ll call the hour-long shows *episodes* and the half-hour shows *chapters* until I find a better term for the segments. 4. The importance of names […]
Extra-ordinary You: The Writer
This post will work like a time capsule. I’m leaving a crazy theory here that I’ll revisit at the end of the show. Strictly speaking, this isn’t even a theory because I’ve no credible explanation. Let’s just it’s a hunch, a gut feel. NamJoo’s mother is the writer. If there was anybody who could write […]
Tale of Nokdu: Episode 6 Review
The review you’ve been waiting for — 1. The King’s instability? If you’re tired of this writer’s nonstop reference to the King’s persecution complex, then so am I. Hey, Writer, we already GET IT that the King never felt accepted by the people because his mother was only a concubine. His younger brother was the […]
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Ep 11
Lies: Morning Glory It wouldn’t feel right for me to skip my analysis of this episode. I’m sure it’s already obvious to you that all the characters are lying in this episode, so let’s give them awards. The “Lying Liar” Award goes to DoJoon. I understand that he’s still hurting after JiHwa rejected him at […]
Extra-ordinary You: On Haru’s Character
Here are my notes on Haru’s Character as of Episode 4 (or shows 1 to 8). Feel free to disregard my theories. 🙂 1. He’s the one who created the blackhole. I said that in my “First Impressions.” 2. He came looking for Eun DanOh. She was the only one who experienced that spatial distortion […]