Thank you for posting this. Ariel Lin is a favorite of mine and the story is poignant. Of course, it references IT STARTED WITH KISS, still one of the best screen versions of ITAZURA NA KISS.
You could see Jun in the right handside in Ep 9 after 57:00 and there are other BTS photos that he was there in that location shooting. Looking forward to the reveal. He’s born to be her loanshark.
The new theory is Jun met her long before the recital – because the intense look Jun had when taking photo of his best friend and Ra-ra is much more than a love at first sight. Then some fans noted the scene in Ep 9 around 57:00 and the pair of glasses the person has is the one Jun has on his desk at Seoul home. There are also BTS photos of Jun in that cafe filming.
Totally not expecting such a beautiful episode blending past and present. The reunion of Kim Bok-man and his girlfriend reminds me the ending of Comrade, Almost A Love Story.
DDSSLLS – Just finished all the available episodes including Ep 8. I really like it and there’s something very pure and sweet about it. It’s a fine balance that’s difficult to achieve. More below.
In the hands of a less skilled director or actors, it will be cringe-worthy but it’s just RIGHT here.
Does the ‘age’ thing bothering? Not for me and this issue has been set up from Ep 1 as the main conflict – with Jun’s half a second hesitation when saying to Ra-ra he’s 24 too. He’s however such a mature person that the mere 4 or 5 years difference will become nothing over time.
Go Ara may not be the best actress out there but she’s absolutely lovely here that you can’t help but root for her. What can I say about Lee Jae-wook? He injects credibility into every role he plays and he might grow to be the best actor of his generation.
We are now at the half way point and as a viewer, I just wish it doesn’t falter in the second half because it has been sweetly winning so far in everything.
Personally, I find the age thing disturbing, but knowing that the show receives much love from other Beanies makes me feel glad. The show is lovely, never cringe-worthy and very refreshing. It makes me feel like reliving the olden days again when there seemed to be no evil in the world and everyone loved one another.
Poor dr.Cha, I was literally heartbroken for him being turned down that fast. 😢
The show is also successful in the sense that it made me listen to instrumental pieces now. I am always amazed by how well the actors playing Ra-ra, dr.Cha and Jae-min play piano. They look like they are great at playing piano in real life!
#FoS S2 Finale
It’s a heavy watch as my heart hurts and sinks – but great to see some nice human touches. Most importantly, the gauntlet has been laid for a S3!
The significance is not about the lighter but what is WTH doing in that scene. He is visiting the place where SDJ was kidnapped, checking out the blood stain – and the surround of that neighbourhood. And with a faint smile. This might just be the only scene in the whole drama when he is ‘in the field’. You’ve got to ask why.
Then when the fake witness got round up by HYJ and her cop crew after they broke his lie – he made some vague remarks to HSM, not dissimilar to the final scene of Ep 14.
#FoS2 Ep14
I can’t breathe through out the whole episode. Not expecting the puzzle within puzzle. The wait for the final episodes will be excruciating.
Despite knowing the premise of this story from day one, nothing prepares me for the ending of Ep 14. I am totally gutted and I have no superlative for Jang Nara’s delivery there.
It is now on Netflix in North American (so Canada & the U.S. both), and is simply named “Chocolate” … A drama that is a “Netflix Original” will usually just have one name, unlike other dramas that are NOT “Netflix Originals” and may have their names changed
PYC
March 30, 2021 at 8:17 AM
For those who love Arial Lin and Joseph Chang: https://youtu.be/tIk01ITX0Ik
A short MV but conveying a drama-worth story.
purplesheesh
March 30, 2021 at 5:11 PM
I love them!!!
OldLawyer
April 1, 2021 at 3:36 PM
Thank you for posting this. Ariel Lin is a favorite of mine and the story is poignant. Of course, it references IT STARTED WITH KISS, still one of the best screen versions of ITAZURA NA KISS.
PYC
November 25, 2020 at 7:19 AM
DDSSLLS Ep 15 is aweeeeee.
Never thought I’d say that but I love Jun’s mum. Her emotion and care for her son is so palpable.
Then, the reveal of the DDSSLLS backstory is so, so, so lovely!!
PYC
November 13, 2020 at 7:59 AM
DDSSLLS – when was the first time Jun met Ra-ra?
Just read that it was the day when she bumped into the stalker in Seoul and Jun was in that cafe when Ra-ra couldn’t find her wallet. See below.
PYC
November 13, 2020 at 8:03 AM
You could see Jun in the right handside in Ep 9 after 57:00 and there are other BTS photos that he was there in that location shooting. Looking forward to the reveal. He’s born to be her loanshark.
mmmmm
November 13, 2020 at 8:29 AM
What a loanshark with the heart of gold he is!
alasecond
November 13, 2020 at 8:37 AM
didn’t he 1st see her during the recital
PYC
November 14, 2020 at 5:42 AM
The new theory is Jun met her long before the recital – because the intense look Jun had when taking photo of his best friend and Ra-ra is much more than a love at first sight. Then some fans noted the scene in Ep 9 around 57:00 and the pair of glasses the person has is the one Jun has on his desk at Seoul home. There are also BTS photos of Jun in that cafe filming.
alasecond
November 14, 2020 at 5:48 AM
which cafe?.. which scene before the recital chronically
PYC
November 14, 2020 at 6:35 AM
The time when Ra-ra was still a student bumping into the stalker – she then went to a cafe realising her wallet was lost, see my post above.
alasecond
November 14, 2020 at 5:49 AM
i thoguht shock was mroe from realizing that his best friend likes the girl he likes / him liking the girl his bff likes
PYC
November 11, 2020 at 8:18 AM
DDSSLLS Ep 11 is love!
Totally not expecting such a beautiful episode blending past and present. The reunion of Kim Bok-man and his girlfriend reminds me the ending of Comrade, Almost A Love Story.
PYC
October 29, 2020 at 8:23 AM
DDSSLLS – Just finished all the available episodes including Ep 8. I really like it and there’s something very pure and sweet about it. It’s a fine balance that’s difficult to achieve. More below.
PYC
October 29, 2020 at 8:34 AM
In the hands of a less skilled director or actors, it will be cringe-worthy but it’s just RIGHT here.
Does the ‘age’ thing bothering? Not for me and this issue has been set up from Ep 1 as the main conflict – with Jun’s half a second hesitation when saying to Ra-ra he’s 24 too. He’s however such a mature person that the mere 4 or 5 years difference will become nothing over time.
Go Ara may not be the best actress out there but she’s absolutely lovely here that you can’t help but root for her. What can I say about Lee Jae-wook? He injects credibility into every role he plays and he might grow to be the best actor of his generation.
We are now at the half way point and as a viewer, I just wish it doesn’t falter in the second half because it has been sweetly winning so far in everything.
mmmmm
October 29, 2020 at 2:49 PM
Personally, I find the age thing disturbing, but knowing that the show receives much love from other Beanies makes me feel glad. The show is lovely, never cringe-worthy and very refreshing. It makes me feel like reliving the olden days again when there seemed to be no evil in the world and everyone loved one another.
Poor dr.Cha, I was literally heartbroken for him being turned down that fast. 😢
mmmmm
October 29, 2020 at 2:52 PM
The show is also successful in the sense that it made me listen to instrumental pieces now. I am always amazed by how well the actors playing Ra-ra, dr.Cha and Jae-min play piano. They look like they are great at playing piano in real life!
PYC
October 5, 2020 at 7:40 PM
Season 3 in discussion….
https://mobile.twitter.com/forchoswfans/status/1312978805330337792/photo/1
PYC
October 4, 2020 at 8:04 AM
#FoS S2 Finale
It’s a heavy watch as my heart hurts and sinks – but great to see some nice human touches. Most importantly, the gauntlet has been laid for a S3!
PYC
September 28, 2020 at 8:33 AM
I just rewatched Ep 10-12 of FoS2 and got the reward of noting the seeds planted here and there about what’s to happen in Ep 14 (and 15 too, I think).
PYC
September 28, 2020 at 8:40 AM
The significance is not about the lighter but what is WTH doing in that scene. He is visiting the place where SDJ was kidnapped, checking out the blood stain – and the surround of that neighbourhood. And with a faint smile. This might just be the only scene in the whole drama when he is ‘in the field’. You’ve got to ask why.
Then when the fake witness got round up by HYJ and her cop crew after they broke his lie – he made some vague remarks to HSM, not dissimilar to the final scene of Ep 14.
This drama is made for rewatch.
PYC
September 28, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Sorry, I chopped out the first sentence of the above post which reads “Much has been said about WTH’s green lighter”.
CS
September 28, 2020 at 9:17 AM
Yes, the fake witness obviously thought all of the prosecution was on the same page.
neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
September 28, 2020 at 9:39 AM
Sad that it’ll be ending next week but it’ll be an interesting rewatch pointing out clues.
PYC
September 27, 2020 at 8:31 AM
#FoS2 Ep14
I can’t breathe through out the whole episode. Not expecting the puzzle within puzzle. The wait for the final episodes will be excruciating.
PYC
August 30, 2020 at 5:12 AM
Cho Seung-Woo aka Prosecutor Shi-mok and Jeon Mi-do from Hospital Playlist in Dr Zhivago:
https://youtu.be/OypTfZ_0k2o
PYC
August 30, 2020 at 5:36 AM
And then again in Man of La Mancha:
https://youtu.be/ZFrYk6B8Zhs
PYC
August 21, 2020 at 11:45 PM
Scream-worthy news:
http://koalasplayground.com/2020/08/21/mbc-to-reassemble-epic-cast-of-2007-k-drama-coffee-prince-for-remembrance-special-episode-to-air-in-september-2020/
PYC
August 21, 2020 at 11:47 PM
And:
https://www.soompi.com/article/1420693wpp/mbc-responds-to-reports-of-coffee-prince-cast-reunion-for-documentary
Beverly
August 22, 2020 at 12:07 AM
Definitely exciting.
bogoshipda
August 22, 2020 at 2:18 AM
Omg omg omg please bring back Coffee Prince!!!! So excited!!!!!
pannnsy
August 22, 2020 at 5:09 PM
Oh my god!!!
Coffee Prince was my first K drama and still one of my absolute favourites.
PYC
July 29, 2020 at 6:24 AM
30 Day Challenge
A Favorite Remake – Fated to Love You for sure.
BC
July 29, 2020 at 11:16 AM
It’s a movie challenge but the remake of this series was done nicely.
PYC
June 25, 2020 at 8:25 AM
#OhMyBaby Ep 14
Despite knowing the premise of this story from day one, nothing prepares me for the ending of Ep 14. I am totally gutted and I have no superlative for Jang Nara’s delivery there.
PYC
June 5, 2020 at 11:11 PM
Someone posted this Oh My Baby alternative Go Joon BTS – enjoy!
https://youtu.be/vbumsuecwIA
PYC
May 30, 2020 at 12:51 AM
Two questions please for Hospital Playlist fans – is the June 4 Special available through Netflix? Just had a look at Netflix and no indication there.
And the YT address for the band performance?
rue
May 31, 2020 at 5:23 PM
I think this is the YT channel where the special episode will be aired. I don’t remember where I read it but I had that YT page open.
PYC
May 31, 2020 at 7:17 PM
Thanks – would it be via TVN Drama’s YT channel?
PYC
May 20, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Still fun as hell after all these years: https://youtu.be/gDY63w55Pvc
PYC
April 9, 2020 at 10:44 PM
Who is Joen Do-mi (our beloved doctor CSH), plus bonus appearance of Cho Seung-Woo.
https://youtu.be/kCNEu0n3Hpg
Clauie
April 10, 2020 at 4:21 AM
Thanks for this. 😊 Im a fan of her now hehe 😊
PYC
April 2, 2020 at 4:11 AM
Someone must have shared it here already but just in case: JB is back and see her thoughts on the latest crop of dramas at – https://javabeans.wordpress.com/2020/03/26/the-hook/#comments
bbstl
April 2, 2020 at 8:11 AM
Ohmygosh! What a great surprise!
earthna
April 2, 2020 at 1:21 PM
Thanks! I didn’t know about it.
PYC
December 6, 2019 at 11:52 PM
Would any kind soul let me know if Chocolate is now (or will be) on Netflix – under what name?? Couldn’t locate it.
bebeswtz❣️Xiao Zhan is the sunshine in human form ☀️
December 6, 2019 at 11:55 PM
It is now on Netflix in North American (so Canada & the U.S. both), and is simply named “Chocolate” … A drama that is a “Netflix Original” will usually just have one name, unlike other dramas that are NOT “Netflix Originals” and may have their names changed
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent, Dame Judi
December 6, 2019 at 11:59 PM
It’s on Netflix downunder as Chocolate too
PYC
December 7, 2019 at 1:53 AM
Thank you!!