Kdrama music is so good: “Gather My Tears” from A Time Called You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BZJIs3lZfg
SO EXCITING: Paul Ahn wearing a Michigan tshirt in episode 12! Thanks wardrobe!
I had seen so much anger and criticism for KTL amusement park episode that I went in holding my breath, ready to cringe.
But… it was just a few minutes, and I wouldn’t have noticed those are school uniforms if not for the fanwall posts. 🤦🏻♀️
Different strokes for different folks I guess.
In fantasy dramas, they build an interesting world but can’t really use it.
A Korean Odyssey : the end was a disaster. (the actress playing the FL wasn’t great neither)
Alchemy of Souls : The FL changed so many times without any logic behind it at the end. The ML had everything so easily, in the second season his fights were pretty boring.
Big : they had the beginning of the story but not the rest.
Warm and Cozy : It was boring.
I liked :
The Master’s Sun, Hotel del Luna, Couple or Trouble, You’re Beautiful and My Girl.
I enjoyed both seasons of AoS, but my favorite Hong sisters dramas are their older ones – The Greatest Love and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho being my favorites, with Master’s Sun an honorable mention. I haven’t seen Korean Odyssey yet, but I’m a fan of Lee Seung-Gi, so it’s on my list.
I watched Alchemy of Souls 1 & 2, which I didn’t love but… I watched, anyways. I think the plot was a mess but in the end I didn’t even care, I was only watching it for Lee Jae Wook. I think the story could have been much better, and have more sense.
Then, a few months later I watched Hwayugi (A Korean Odyssey). It was funny, messy too, but I enjoyed it more tan AoS. I loved the main male leads, but the zombi girl (Lee Se Young) almost stole the show.
And that’s all I have watched by the Hong sisters so far.
Congratulations and, as @Elinor says, enjoy the wardrobe! I’d go for Song Joong Ki’s costumes from Sungkluckwhan (that’s not the right name) Scandal if I were you.
Movies for drama lovers A Melody to Remember, Taxi Driver, Classic, Werewolf Boy, The Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned, Lover’s Concerto, A Moment to Remember, Mood of the Day, Race to Freedom
Have you checked them all? I’ve watched five of them. May I add to the list?
Blind, A Tale of Two Sisters, Wedding Dress, Hope, Handmaiden, The Last Princess, Marathon, Inside Men, The Handmaiden, The Housemaid, Canola, Assassination, Innocent Witness.
Kdrama music is so good…halfway through my 1st watch of Alchemy of Souls, I heard this nostalgic song: “Tree” or “Just Watching You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kelx-C8lEDE
It’s a lovely song, and original version of it in Part 1 is gorgeous, too – the song is so evocative of Yul’s character. The Alchemy OST is one of my absolute favorites.
-Aigoo….what’s a Kdrama Rom-Com without AEGYO? “Ppuing, ppuing!” My favorite aegyo is Ae-Ra vs Dong-Man in “Fight -for My Way” More moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tig6yGI-kiA
I’m really happy with season 2, and am currently binge-watching it. Son Seok-koo appears to be stealing the show. I much prefer him to these more animated roles, rather than the introspective ones (“Mr. Gu” from My Liberation Notes).
Qingdao
September 19, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Kdrama music is so good: “Gather My Tears” from A Time Called You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BZJIs3lZfg
SO EXCITING: Paul Ahn wearing a Michigan tshirt in episode 12! Thanks wardrobe!
Qingdao
September 4, 2023 at 5:07 PM
In recovery for episode 10 of “My Dearest.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra6ShThMnGk
Qingdao
August 28, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Kmovie music is so good…Pi (mathematical symbol) Song from Kmovie “In Our Prime” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cYGhg64jDQ
Qingdao
August 23, 2023 at 3:47 PM
Kdrama music is SO good…LOVING “My Dearest” and Kai performing ost “With My Heart” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS5RHojK2b8 and Ahn Eu-Jink with English subtitles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
Qingdao
August 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Kdrama music is so good…so MANY good songs, my 1st watch of “You’re Beautiful.” Lee Hong-Ki is ADORABLE but Jang Geun-Suk vocals to “What Should I Do?” is so emotional…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkPoSXmh1-E&list=PLMTFenTLOBONMoSJq_ZB4bKpHtzDJ8Jkm&index=213
Qingdao
August 15, 2023 at 6:25 PM
SNL parody of “Descendants of the Sun” https://m.facebook.com/imauntiegloom/videos/must-watch-part-1-descendants-of-the-sun-snl-parody/1059699847430411/
Qingdao
August 15, 2023 at 6:04 PM
“Best” Korean School Uniforms: https://www.creatrip.com/en/blog/2688
bbstl 🧹
August 15, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Thanks for confirming that KTL didn’t just make up adults wearing school uniforms 🤭
Midnight
August 15, 2023 at 11:11 PM
I had seen so much anger and criticism for KTL amusement park episode that I went in holding my breath, ready to cringe.
But… it was just a few minutes, and I wouldn’t have noticed those are school uniforms if not for the fanwall posts. 🤦🏻♀️
Different strokes for different folks I guess.
Qingdao
August 13, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Ever wonder what celebrity “oppas” do in the military? Military musicals! Here is currently serving actor Jang Ki-Yong rehearsing with ONF’s Kim Hyo-Jin for “Blue Helmet: A Song of Meissa” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJHhoSXr65w&list=PLMTFenTLOBOPnhzRPU7w7blw32-KC9t50&index=24
Qingdao
August 13, 2023 at 6:54 PM
During enlistment, Kang Ha Neul & Ji Chang-Wook in a military musical “Shinheung Military Academy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJHhoSXr65w&list=PLMTFenTLOBOPnhzRPU7w7blw32-KC9t50&index=24
Qingdao
August 12, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Done–Alchemy of Souls 1&2. Beanies, what are your thoughts on dramas by the Hong sister?
miso
August 12, 2023 at 12:21 PM
Loved S1. I liked S2 too but it felt sort of redundant and there really wasn’t enough story in it for 10 episodes.
Kurama
August 12, 2023 at 12:31 PM
In fantasy dramas, they build an interesting world but can’t really use it.
A Korean Odyssey : the end was a disaster. (the actress playing the FL wasn’t great neither)
Alchemy of Souls : The FL changed so many times without any logic behind it at the end. The ML had everything so easily, in the second season his fights were pretty boring.
Big : they had the beginning of the story but not the rest.
Warm and Cozy : It was boring.
I liked :
The Master’s Sun, Hotel del Luna, Couple or Trouble, You’re Beautiful and My Girl.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth
August 12, 2023 at 2:17 PM
I enjoyed both seasons of AoS, but my favorite Hong sisters dramas are their older ones – The Greatest Love and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho being my favorites, with Master’s Sun an honorable mention. I haven’t seen Korean Odyssey yet, but I’m a fan of Lee Seung-Gi, so it’s on my list.
IsaGC
August 12, 2023 at 3:26 PM
I watched Alchemy of Souls 1 & 2, which I didn’t love but… I watched, anyways. I think the plot was a mess but in the end I didn’t even care, I was only watching it for Lee Jae Wook. I think the story could have been much better, and have more sense.
Then, a few months later I watched Hwayugi (A Korean Odyssey). It was funny, messy too, but I enjoyed it more tan AoS. I loved the main male leads, but the zombi girl (Lee Se Young) almost stole the show.
And that’s all I have watched by the Hong sisters so far.
Minka
August 12, 2023 at 4:39 PM
I liked season 1 of AoS. It was an easy binge-watch. The opposite for season 2. I almost could not finish it. Took me sheer will and effort to do so.
jillian
August 12, 2023 at 4:45 PM
Their earlier dramas were much better. Recently they are hit or miss for me. I love You’re Beautiful, Greatest Love and Master’s Sun.
Qingdao
August 11, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Finished the final episodes (#56!) of the C-Drama “Love Like the Galaxy.” I loved the opening & closing sequences that reminded me of a shadoww I saw in Xi’an. About Chinese shadow puppetry: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chinese+shadow+puppet+show
Qingdao
August 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM
Here is what it is like to be in Seoul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXTnP6dWiGw
Qingdao
August 6, 2023 at 7:56 PM
WOW–promoted from “Noble Idiot” to “Eunuch in drag!”
Elinor Lies
August 6, 2023 at 8:59 PM
Congratulations! I’m permanently an Idiot at heart, but Eunuch had my favorite wardrobe. Enjoy it! You’ll be an Errand Boy soon enough.
bbstl 🧹
August 6, 2023 at 9:53 PM
Congratulations and, as @Elinor says, enjoy the wardrobe! I’d go for Song Joong Ki’s costumes from Sungkluckwhan (that’s not the right name) Scandal if I were you.
Cecee
August 6, 2023 at 11:14 PM
Congrats!!!!
Healer’s
August 7, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Congrats! Happened to me a few days ago too 🙂
Qingdao
August 7, 2023 at 2:47 PM
Congrats to you!
korfan
August 8, 2023 at 7:38 AM
Congratulations!
Qingdao
August 6, 2023 at 7:50 PM
A happy ending and a WEDDING–thank you “King the Land!” Loved this feel-goo rom-com!
Qingdao
August 6, 2023 at 7:57 PM
“feel-good,” sorry!
Qingdao
August 6, 2023 at 3:17 PM
Kdrama music is so good…just finished Ghost Doctor and loved this background music “Letting Go of the One You Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bovk7XIAcGg
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth
August 6, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Ghost Doctor had a great soundtrack!
Qingdao
August 5, 2023 at 3:51 AM
Movies for drama lovers A Melody to Remember, Taxi Driver, Classic, Werewolf Boy, The Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned, Lover’s Concerto, A Moment to Remember, Mood of the Day, Race to Freedom
Cay_sbtgoG
August 5, 2023 at 10:08 PM
Have you checked them all? I’ve watched five of them. May I add to the list?
Blind, A Tale of Two Sisters, Wedding Dress, Hope, Handmaiden, The Last Princess, Marathon, Inside Men, The Handmaiden, The Housemaid, Canola, Assassination, Innocent Witness.
Qingdao
August 4, 2023 at 7:50 PM
Kdrama music is so good…halfway through my 1st watch of Alchemy of Souls, I heard this nostalgic song: “Tree” or “Just Watching You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kelx-C8lEDE
Elinor Lies
August 4, 2023 at 8:38 PM
It’s a lovely song, and original version of it in Part 1 is gorgeous, too – the song is so evocative of Yul’s character. The Alchemy OST is one of my absolute favorites.
Qingdao
August 4, 2023 at 7:43 PM
If Ok TaecYeon makes your “Heart Beat,” check out this one-hour interview by Eric Nam (Dive Studio) on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7p9vn7nRUo&t=1855s
Qingdao
August 3, 2023 at 9:52 AM
Ahn Bo-Hyun & JiSoo of Blackpink!!!!! What a surprise! Wishing them happines…. https://people.com/blackpink-member-jisoo-is-dating-actor-ahn-bo-hyun-7569192
Chubbysocks
August 3, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Unexpected pairing, but seems like actor-singer is a common combo
Zora
August 4, 2023 at 11:07 PM
My love cell is happy for them!
Qingdao
July 30, 2023 at 9:21 AM
-Aigoo….what’s a Kdrama Rom-Com without AEGYO? “Ppuing, ppuing!” My favorite aegyo is Ae-Ra vs Dong-Man in “Fight -for My Way” More moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tig6yGI-kiA
Seon-ha
July 30, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Best sarcastic aegyo EVAR. Be Melo:
https://youtu.be/AxFGcRCRiSQ
Qingdao
July 31, 2023 at 12:38 PM
YES–absolutely! Thanks for the link.
Ghost of Tim
July 31, 2023 at 1:38 PM
Too funny!
Qingdao
August 2, 2023 at 8:28 AM
Best male aegyo: Ji Sung in “Kill Me, Heal Me.” If you’ve seen it, can you forget his “Ooopppaaaaa!” whenever he saw Park Seo Jun?
Qingdao
July 29, 2023 at 7:21 AM
D.P. 2, Episode 3 features Bae Na Ra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFZZu0IjnJE and onstage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFRcboh6uVY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1ezSYNisy0
Ghost of Tim
July 29, 2023 at 2:59 PM
I’m really happy with season 2, and am currently binge-watching it. Son Seok-koo appears to be stealing the show. I much prefer him to these more animated roles, rather than the introspective ones (“Mr. Gu” from My Liberation Notes).
Qingdao
July 30, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Yes…Son Seok-koo really seems to have more to offer.
Ghost of Tim
July 30, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Oh, forgive me, Bae Na Ra was excellent in his supporting role.