I know I said it was his last photoshoot last time, but this time it’s really The Last. I think. Probably. Kim Nam-gil did a pre-army shoot for Ad Hoc, in which he models a ‘chic-casual’ look, sporting a vibe similar to his Bad Guy persona.

Looks like his weeks before enlistment were busier than we thought, what with the various interviews, variety appearances, and CFs he could squeeze in, all the while wrapping up Bad Guy (in a manner that I don’t care to revisit).

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Here we are, the finale! I thought it was better than Episode 16, but frankly that isn’t saying much. At least 16 was entertaining and off-the-wall. This episode, as the wrap-up, was more puzzling.

I know there was a three-episode cut-down and all that scheduling madness. HOWEVER, the drama finished filming two weeks before the last episodes aired. In the world of the live-shoot production system, that is a luxurious timespan with which to work some post-production magic. Or, you know, throw up your hands in defeat and give up.

SONG OF THE DAY

Bad Guy OST – “웃지마 울지마” (Don’t laugh, don’t cry) by 4Men, Jang Hye-jin
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Deck the walls with lots of padding /
Fa la la la la la la la la /
‘Tis the season to go crazy /
Fa la la la la la la la la /
Don we now our white straightjackets /
Fa la la la la la la la la /
Madam Shin is gonna get it /
Fa la la la la la LA LA LA /

What? Someone said it was Christmas.

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Goddamn it. Santa Claus totally stole my thunder!

Go back to the North Pole, there’s no Christmas in August! Well, not unless you’re Selfridges, at least. But we’re not having that here.

SONG OF THE DAY

MC Mong – “죽을 만큼 아파서” (It hurts to death) [ Download ]

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Greetings from the North Pole! The girls called me up for a guest spot, so I gladly obliged, because they’ve both been really good this year. Also my reindeer are suing me, and they offered me some legal advice in exchange. I swear I really only ever used “mush” when we were in a big hurry, and yes, I sometimes refer to them as “doggies” or “horsies,” but now they’re suing me for emotional abuse, as well as violation of labor union laws. Never should’ve paid for Rudolph’s adult education classes. Anyone know a good lawyer?

Ahem, anyway…on with the recap!

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Episode 14: wherein girlfriday drowns. Seriously. Watch out for the plot holes. I’m sinking in them.

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Bad Guy Kim Nam-gil did one last photo shoot before reporting for army duty on July 15. The shoot features Kim in fall fashion, pre-army-buzz-cut, and looking about as good as you’d expect.

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These two should have their own show. They could have conversations about nothing and it would be funny. I’d watch that, seriously.

Thirteen episodes in and I’m still marveling at the gorgeous look of this drama. There’s no doubt that the director puts as much care into the look of the show as he does the story — well, probably more since the story remains the weak link. But the plot is ramping up and I hope that even with its flaws, this momentum will carry us through the end.

SONG OF THE DAY

Vanila City – “Coma” [ Download ]

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Things are getting down and dirty, and I like it. Our bad guys go head-to-head in an emotional confrontation (finally!) and Jae-in picks a side. Things start coming apart at the seams for Gun-wook, as he starts to show signs that he’s no longer driving this bus; it’s carrying him along, and he’s starting to lose control.

I’m a big fan of this PD, because seriously, this show is stylish. Characters get room to breathe, (meaning actors get to act without words), and the carefully composed mise-en-scene is dark, lush, and beautiful. I wish the story was as crisp overall, but damn if this wasn’t an action-packed episode, so at least we’re getting somewhere in the grand scheme of things. I’m really liking this show a lot lately, and maybe the shortened run has something to do with it, or maybe we’re finally getting to the good stuff, but either way, it’s finally firing on all cylinders, and I’m happy as a clam.

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It’s a little odd to see “new” images of Kim Nam-gil come out because we know he just headed off for military service a week ago. But his drama Bad Guy is still on the air, so we’re still getting teases and promos. Plus, maybe because of the serious tone of the show, I particularly enjoy seeing goofy stills like these.

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