@Papai noticed the constant mention of the Baekdu painting and asked this question: why from the earlier episode up till latest ep,the Baekdu mountain painting keeps circulating here and there everywhere in many dialogue..??even appear in many scene.. is it just candidly add to sweeten the scene metaphorically or it will play important role in […]
Hotel del Luna: Episode 9 Highlights
I’ve to watch my Go Go Squid after this. 1. His new hairstyle Yes! I was waiting for this hairstyle trope. In Hong sisters’ drama, the new hairstyle signifies an emotional upheaval and a turning point in the OTP’s relationship. I wasn’t disappointed. He’s going to be uncool. 2. The phones The nice thing here […]
Hotel del Luna: Ep 9 Herbalist MaGo 2 Meets Chansung
A number of us didn’t understand MaGo2’s conversation with Chansung in Episode 9 so it’s good to trace back to Episode 4 where this whole idea that Chansung is a pushover started. I’ll use the Viki subs and cross-check with Kissasian subs. From Episode 4: Manwol berates Chansung for allowing himself to be duped by […]
Hotel del Luna: On Rest Stops
The concept of justice, punishment and mercy is one of the more interesting subjects this kdrama deals with. I’ll continue with what I said in the Himalayan salt. I’ll post @growing_beautifully’s questions here and rehash my answers. @packmule3, I too keep thinking and saying that despite all the omens, the vibe (if one can ever […]
Hotel del Luna: The Mysterious Bellhop
I’m consolidating here the comments @Growing_Beautifully and I have written back-and-forth on the Bellhop. I dislike having to search all over the place for them @GB said: I know that melody from my father’s playing it when I was a kid. I thought it was sweetly appropriate for an ‘old-fashioned’ piece that Bellhop could probably […]
Hotel del Luna: On Guns, Scars and Other Things
You should remember Chekhov’s gun when watching movies, plays and kdramas. When the camera zooms in on an object, the director is giving us a hint that it’s going to be relevant. A director wouldn’t waste production time, money, and energy to re-shoot an object from a different angle, if the object isn’t important at […]
Hotel del Luna: Dating for Ghosts
On a lighter note, Yoona’s dating misadventures with Bellhop are too funny. She has illusionary ideas about imaginary dating a ghost. 1. He “ghosted” her. (Ep 6) They were becoming close with each other when suddenly he disappeared and stop communicating with her. 2. He didn’t friend-zoned her… he ghost-zoned. (Ep 8) 3. He guilt-tripped (or […]
Hotel del Luna: “Will He Come, Too?”
Do you remember how I explained Ma Go’s words, “Their fates from a distant past have met. He would have to take care of her so she suffers less” way back in Episode 6? I wrote that if we followed the SIMPLE train of thought, then we could assume that Ma Gosin was talking about […]
Hotel del Luna: The Return of the King
This is not a parody of the Lord of the Rings. I didn’t intend to share this post with you until much later because 1) I wanted to see where the writers are going with this, and 2) I wanted you to see the connection yourselves. However, I’m aware that before I can proceed with […]
Hotel del Luna: Ep 8 Madcaps Part 2
I’ll go briefly over the scene with Ma Go at the funeral, okay? Then, I’ll go for my morning run. My Part 3 should come later today. ************** The Grim Reaper doesn’t like that Manwol interfered and stopped the Granny Ghost from proceeding to the afterlife. Ha! After 1000 years as a hotelier, Manwol is […]
Hotel del Luna: Ep 8 Put Spoilers Here
I spent the day at a winery today and I know better than to write when inebriated. I’ll watch the episode tomorrow morning after the Viki subs are out, and will try to post my usual nonsense after my morning jog. However, feel free to put in your spoilers, comments, rants and raves for Ep […]
Hotel del Luna: Episode 7 Flash Reaction
These are my gut feelings, so please don’t ask me to explain too much because my brains are in a totally different zone in my body. 1. “The last one is the best.” My theory: the wine bottle that the Captain confiscated from her could have been used to incriminate her and/or Yeonwoo. The Princess’ […]
Hotel del Luna: Ep 6 Explaining the King Ghost
One my great (or dumb, depending on how this ends) theories is that the ghost stories are created as a plot device. They’re intended to explain an aspect of Manwol’s life or to give an insight into her “twisted” mindset. Here are the key points. The Mayor from Episode 1 “How can living things not […]
Hotel del Luna: Manwol’s Clothes
Because I’ve been reading too many lavish compliments on her clothes on the internet, I wrote this. I found these gifs from belsmultifandommess’ tumblr. Credit goes to her. It’s too bad that the clothes aren’t arranged in chronological order because I want to analyze them. 🙂 I’d be surprised if her outfits weren’t designed to […]