I LOVED the first episode (1+2) of Nokdu and I'm already eagerly anticipating the next. I love Jang Dongyoon but I've never felt particularly strongly for Kim Sohyun. Until now. I think this role suits her really well and is totally age-appropriate. This might be the best one she's done yet, imo!

Nokdu has already premiere last night and it didn’t disappoint one bit. Throughout enjoyable from first minute until the end of ep 2. I hope it keeps it form until the end

Can't wait for My Country!
Also excited for Extraordinary You!

"The exact nature of their conflict isn’t clear yet, but Goryeo-Joseon allegiances don’t seem to be an issue as they’re both aligned with Joseon’s rulers."

It becomes an issue when Yi Seong-gye (King Taejo) decides to install his younger son as heir to the throne. Yi Bang-won (Jang Hyuk) will challenge his decision and the two friends will be on different sides.
One will be on the crown prince's side and the other with Yi Bang-won.

Woo Do-hwan is an illegitimate son of a noble who’s eager to fight for Yi Seong-gye in order to see the birth of a new kingdom where birth status won’t matter.

"birth status won't matter" ?!

How'd that work out for you?

Still holding fire on Nokdu, just to see how it goes past premier week, but planning on starting both others.

What a pleasant surprise the first couple episodes of Tale of Nokdu are! I haven't liked any kdramas since Radiant (yes, I'm extremely picky) until I tried this one (and I've tried them all).
Turning the girl-disguised-as-boy trope around on its head and having a lead male who's prettier than the lead female, is quite clever and sometimes hilarious. But the writing, directing and acting are all top notch, going from danger to hilarity to danger (real danger) deftly.
And there's plenty of danger and action which is a must in order for me to enjoy, plenty of the usual birth secrets and the usual tropes but done in such a clever way. All the characters so far are likable and relatable.
It starts with a scene to show his gulp, manly physique to the max - I was impressed. Dang Jong-yoon, once he puts on the make-up, hair and clothes, is completely transformed (until he sometimes forgets to raise his voice pitch appropriately.). This is much easier to buy into than a girl trying to be a boy.
Kim Sohyun is almost unrecognizable, but in a positive way because she's doing such a good job in this role.
Highly rec'd this one so far as it seems to take the same old, same old and turn it into something unique. (Well, we hope).

I want to watch all of them! And US shows started again. It's in these cases, I'm happy to have 2 hours of train by day.

Thank you for your Premiere Watch, @stroopwafel. I'm counting down the days until MY COUNTRY airs.

A bit out of topic, but the currently airing section on the right pane of the website seems to be missing shows from Jtbc, like the coming My Country. I always refer to this section to keep track on how many shows I'm currently watching.

Nokdu's first epsiode is surprisingly fun because I didn't expect Jang Dong-yoon to be disguising as a woman in order to find out a secret organization and his real identity. But how can KSH and JDY not recognize each other after meeting early in the episode? Do both of them have blurry eyesight? Kidding aside, the first episode was pretty fun so that's a good start. Also, the cute little girl in episode 1 is adooooorable.

Super excited for Extraordinary You on Thursday! Hehe

After several failed attempts at starting new k-dramas, I really hope Extraordinary You is going to be the one that make me excited again.

I want to watch all 3. ALL 3!!
How am I supposed to do that??
Am hearing good things about Nokdu.
And of course, Lee Jae Wook is back and excited. The story looks very interesting.
And then we have Jang-Hyuk!!
Like, world, how is this soul supposed to live her real life.

I take it My Country will be in Netflix. I don’t do Netflix, but at least it means the subs will be done quickly, I can watch it on a 3rd party site. Tales of Nokdu is on Viki, will give it a look.

I'm picking up all three new dramas along with the four dramas I'm currently watching. Thankfully, Hell Is Other People is ending this week, and Pegasus Market airs only one episode a week, so at least I'll be down to five and a half dramas instead of seven next week.

i remember seeing a japanese version of Extraordinary You. I couldn't quite si through it because the subs were so terrible. Am glad there's now a kdrama version because i really loved W. Hoping it all makes sense when all is said and done.

Dang, what do these dramas have in common?
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They all have love triangles!!

Definitely watching My Country. ❤️ Tale of Nokdu is gonna make Monday a day to look forward to. The premiere was fun and funny. I want to watch Extraordinary You too, but gonna wait for reviews and a few episodes to air.

Hiding from Nokdu so I can binge it later. SUPER excited for Extraordinary You, in the meantime. Probably going to wait and see what beanies say about My Country...It seems too good to be true.

Super excited for all of these. Especially Tale of Nokdu and My Country. I don't live watch things but I am very tempted to do so with Tale of Nokdu 😍

jang dong yoon should NEVER cut his hair

I am pleased that the very early returns for THE TALE OF NOKDU are coming in so positive. Jang Dong-yoon and Kim So-hyun may have a hit on their hands. JDY has done very well since A POEM A DAY where (imho) his character Min-ho was done wrong by Director-nim and writer-nim but that is another story.

MY COUNTRY is what I am waiting for so I am not sure if I will be able to work in this NOKDU since MC will be my third current drama (along with VAGABOND and CAMELLIA) and I will be off the kdrama radar traveling in early Nov. and Dec. and at times will be in catch up mode.

I just finished nokdu and I loved it. Its hilarious.
Extraordinary you sounds like the second coming of W:Two Worlds. I'll pass. Beanies totally busted my head with variables.
My country: I wanted to pass this but beanies are so excited about it. I'll give it a shot

Woo hoo! MY COUNTRY is on the recap list! Thank you, Minion Recappers! <3 <3 <3

I can't wait to start watching these three dramas once I can find the time lol...Thinking about waiting til Nokdu is finished before I start it since it sounds like a crack drama. The premise of Extraordinary You sounds really fun. I hope it's as good as it sounds

I throughly enjoyed both Tale Of Nokdu & Extraordinary You, September has been great so far! Can't wait for My Country!
September might just save kdrama land's performance this year.