Oh! I liked Monk too! I’m in love with this show right now. (I feel like I’m watching everything though and it’s going to be hard to keep it all up after I get out of isolation—again.)
Don’t worry the way things are going with the recent shows they will be volunteering to come off your watchlist when they start to show their true colours 🥺You will end up with a manageable watchlist within a couple of weeks. The only side effect is the disappointment of what looked great turning out to be rubbish.
Surprisingly, I find myself struggling with Alchemy of Souls. The fantasy-sageuk & wuxia theme isn’t the problem. Neither is the acting. The script, however, is nonsense.
When My Love Blooms E16. I was moved by the unexpected existentialism portrayed in this scene of the finale episode, when the lead characters interacted with their younger personas.
Thanks for posting this today because it shows the uploading of pictures in posts seems to be a problem only effecting me and secondly this is exactly the kind of drama I want to watch and I can’t believe it hasn’t come up as a suggestion on my feed.
I have just started the first episode while waiting for my car to be washed so when I am in a couple more episodes I will see if I need to wait until I am finished to avoid the spoilers.
Netflix North America just released When My Love Blooms from 2020. It’s sitting at a 9.3 rating here at DB and the plot synopsis sounds interesting, so I’m going to give it a try.
I hear you. There is something about him that resonates with guys, even western guys like (ghostly) me. It’s not just his English skills, it is something more…can’t quite put my finger on it yet.
I have seen the young fit son/grandson carrying the one who cared for them on the back trope in another drama but the older son/mother is a new one on me.
I’m glad you liked it. I really felt what they went through. So amazing that it’s based on a true story and is the reason why the news of the Gwangju Massacre was even known to the world.
Thanks for the mention I have started a list of drama recommendations to check out in the lean times and this is now on the list. It is shocking how atrocities can be hidden under the carpet if the people in power have their way. Some journalists can ruin the repatriation of them all because they are annoying, invade privacy and report non news but sometimes they have a shinning moment that shows their value.
Wonderful film Ghost. Did you happen to watch ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU (2021) (Viki US)? Based on actual evens I found it fascinating. I am sure it did not go down exactly as the film portrays but I found it quite gripping.
Additionally, I also find it cute when writer’s include real-life references to the actors/actresses on-screen. For an example, scroll down further on my fan wall and see the reference to Seo Hyun-jin in Black Dog that I posted.
Our Blues E16. The men of Jeju Island are certainly skilled at flirtation! Seriously, young Ki So-yu in the role of Eun-gi is one of the best child actresses I’ve seen.
Welcome to Wedding Hell E2. I applaud Lee Jin-wook’s choice to take this rom-com role as a follow-up to his stoic, anti-hero in Bulgasal: Immortal Souls. Nice versatility.
Our Blues E11. I do think Lee Byung-heon and Shin Mina have chemistry, even in these quirky roles. I wonder if it was weird having her real-life partner Kim Woo-bin on the same set?
@michelleb have SMA and KWB ever acted opposite each other? It would have been much more interesting if Min-a had taken the role of Yeong-ok or Woo-bin had taken the role of Dong-seok.
Tomorrow E14. The huge, sageuk-flashback reveal we have been waiting for did not disappoint. I think there is at least one more big reveal left to be unveiled. This show is really good!
Green Mother’s Club E11. All makjang aside, this actor Roy (Choi Kwang-Rok) is very impressive. He has been speaking understandable Korean, French, and English – plus acting well.
Our Blues E10. Where to begin about Lee Byung-hun? His incredible acting skills? Vast experience? Willingness to take this role in an ensemble cast? He’s killing it!
Ghost of Tim
July 1, 2022 at 4:56 PM
Extraordinary Attorney Woo E1. Yes! This is the medicine I’ve been waiting for. It reminds me of Monk, only better.
Ally
July 1, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Oh! I liked Monk too! I’m in love with this show right now. (I feel like I’m watching everything though and it’s going to be hard to keep it all up after I get out of isolation—again.)
Reply1988
July 1, 2022 at 9:21 PM
Don’t worry the way things are going with the recent shows they will be volunteering to come off your watchlist when they start to show their true colours 🥺You will end up with a manageable watchlist within a couple of weeks. The only side effect is the disappointment of what looked great turning out to be rubbish.
Ghost of Tim
June 24, 2022 at 11:31 PM
Surprisingly, I find myself struggling with Alchemy of Souls. The fantasy-sageuk & wuxia theme isn’t the problem. Neither is the acting. The script, however, is nonsense.
beantown
June 25, 2022 at 3:25 AM
A perennial Hong sisters problem.
💜🍍☠️ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠️🍍💜
June 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Ahh minor vindication I have now in avoiding it haha
Ghost of Tim
June 23, 2022 at 6:03 PM
When My Love Blooms E16. I was moved by the unexpected existentialism portrayed in this scene of the finale episode, when the lead characters interacted with their younger personas.
Ghost of Tim
June 23, 2022 at 6:35 PM
(Just overlook the height differences!) 🙂
Reply1988
June 23, 2022 at 11:26 PM
I was thinking the exact same thing!
Reply1988
June 23, 2022 at 11:28 PM
Thanks for posting this today because it shows the uploading of pictures in posts seems to be a problem only effecting me and secondly this is exactly the kind of drama I want to watch and I can’t believe it hasn’t come up as a suggestion on my feed.
Ghost of Tim
June 24, 2022 at 4:50 AM
@reply1988 if you don’t mind a few spoilers, read my review of it under the “Shows” section. I give it a “9” rating.
Reply1988
June 24, 2022 at 5:23 AM
I have just started the first episode while waiting for my car to be washed so when I am in a couple more episodes I will see if I need to wait until I am finished to avoid the spoilers.
Ghost of Tim
June 19, 2022 at 1:34 PM
When My Love Blooms E9. @lordcobol , do you think she is talking about wacky-weed or more in the biblical sense? 🙂
Lord Cobol
June 19, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Hmmm… Neither interpretation fits very well in kdramaland. (Of course I’m missing context because I didn’t watch the show).
Ghost of Tim
June 19, 2022 at 1:57 PM
Taken in context, it is the biblical reference. LOL
Ghost of Tim
June 16, 2022 at 5:47 PM
When My Love Blooms E2. This is totally a ghostly guy thing, but Jeon So-nee looks REALLY good in those circa 90s boots.
Ghost of Tim
June 15, 2022 at 4:54 AM
Netflix North America just released When My Love Blooms from 2020. It’s sitting at a 9.3 rating here at DB and the plot synopsis sounds interesting, so I’m going to give it a try.
Ally
June 15, 2022 at 11:38 AM
My husband watched it and liked it. I got very bored.
Ghost of Tim
June 13, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Our Blues E20. Tissue time, courtesy of LBH.
spazmo
June 13, 2022 at 11:35 AM
*sobs AGAIN*
miss h
June 13, 2022 at 12:50 PM
I’ve never been a LBH fan but he was really good, in a very different kind of role. He and Kim Hye-ja really worked as mother and son.
Ghost of Tim
June 13, 2022 at 2:55 PM
I hear you. There is something about him that resonates with guys, even western guys like (ghostly) me. It’s not just his English skills, it is something more…can’t quite put my finger on it yet.
korfan
June 15, 2022 at 1:16 AM
@missh Same.
Ghost of Tim
June 13, 2022 at 6:09 AM
Our Blues E20. Not the normal piggyback trope.
Reply1988
June 14, 2022 at 10:38 PM
I have seen the young fit son/grandson carrying the one who cared for them on the back trope in another drama but the older son/mother is a new one on me.
Ghost of Tim
June 6, 2022 at 5:22 PM
Our Blues E18. The acting of 5-year old Ki So-yu is amazing, even if we only see her on a cellphone.
Ghost of Tim
June 6, 2022 at 5:26 PM
https://kstartrend.com/2022/06/02/our-blues-actress-ki-so-yu-who-was-admired-by-netizens-turned-out-to-be-the-younger-sister-of-this-hometown-cha-cha-cha-actor/
Ally
June 6, 2022 at 6:44 PM
Her brother is an excellent actor as well!
Ghost of Tim
June 6, 2022 at 9:10 PM
yes he was great in HTCCC.
Ghost of Tim
June 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM
A Taxi Driver Main cast of the 2017 film. I read some Beanies chatting about it recently so I made time to watch it. Well worth it!
bbstl
June 2, 2022 at 8:14 AM
I’m glad you liked it. I really felt what they went through. So amazing that it’s based on a true story and is the reason why the news of the Gwangju Massacre was even known to the world.
Reply1988
June 2, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Thanks for the mention I have started a list of drama recommendations to check out in the lean times and this is now on the list. It is shocking how atrocities can be hidden under the carpet if the people in power have their way. Some journalists can ruin the repatriation of them all because they are annoying, invade privacy and report non news but sometimes they have a shinning moment that shows their value.
Reply1988
June 2, 2022 at 1:36 PM
Predicative text typo award goes to: Reputation changed to repatriation 😳
bong-soo
June 2, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Wonderful film Ghost. Did you happen to watch ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU (2021) (Viki US)? Based on actual evens I found it fascinating. I am sure it did not go down exactly as the film portrays but I found it quite gripping.
Ghost of Tim
June 3, 2022 at 4:38 AM
Not yet, but that one is on my list to watch.
Jezz
June 2, 2022 at 7:25 PM
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Jezz
June 2, 2022 at 7:26 PM
@ghostoftim, I watched this film too!
Ghost of Tim
May 31, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Welcome to Wedding Hell E5. I really love these dialogue references to an on-screen actor’s previous roles.
parkchuna is still an Errant 🫘
June 1, 2022 at 5:42 AM
Hehehe.. the cameos in Shooting Stars are pretty great too at using the actor’s past role/character as reference
Ghost of Tim
June 1, 2022 at 8:04 AM
Additionally, I also find it cute when writer’s include real-life references to the actors/actresses on-screen. For an example, scroll down further on my fan wall and see the reference to Seo Hyun-jin in Black Dog that I posted.
Ghost of Tim
May 29, 2022 at 2:57 PM
Our Blues E16. The men of Jeju Island are certainly skilled at flirtation! Seriously, young Ki So-yu in the role of Eun-gi is one of the best child actresses I’ve seen.
HafssaChingu
May 30, 2022 at 6:34 PM
she’s so adorable and so good at her role! She’s talented.
melovestage
May 31, 2022 at 8:33 PM
She has my heart after this ep!!!! Also, her brother is also acting. He’s the child actor in Hometown Cha Cha Cha!
Ghost of Tim
May 27, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Welcome to Wedding Hell E2. I applaud Lee Jin-wook’s choice to take this rom-com role as a follow-up to his stoic, anti-hero in Bulgasal: Immortal Souls. Nice versatility.
Ghost of Tim
May 27, 2022 at 9:08 AM
Green Mother’s Club E16. You should be ashamed, this show was a mess.
Ghost of Tim
May 16, 2022 at 9:44 AM
Our Blues E11. I do think Lee Byung-heon and Shin Mina have chemistry, even in these quirky roles. I wonder if it was weird having her real-life partner Kim Woo-bin on the same set?
Possum
May 17, 2022 at 11:22 PM
I had wondered that as well. 🤔
Ghost of Tim
May 18, 2022 at 4:58 AM
@michelleb have SMA and KWB ever acted opposite each other? It would have been much more interesting if Min-a had taken the role of Yeong-ok or Woo-bin had taken the role of Dong-seok.
Ghost of Tim
May 15, 2022 at 6:50 AM
Tomorrow E14. The huge, sageuk-flashback reveal we have been waiting for did not disappoint. I think there is at least one more big reveal left to be unveiled. This show is really good!
sirena
May 16, 2022 at 6:41 AM
This was one of my favorite episodes.
Ghost of Tim
May 16, 2022 at 7:05 AM
ditto
Ghost of Tim
May 13, 2022 at 2:22 PM
Tomorrow E13. A historical ocean of tears, to which I added a few. This episode really caught me off guard.
Ghost of Tim
May 12, 2022 at 2:09 PM
Green Mother’s Club E11. All makjang aside, this actor Roy (Choi Kwang-Rok) is very impressive. He has been speaking understandable Korean, French, and English – plus acting well.
Ghost of Tim
May 8, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Our Blues E10. Where to begin about Lee Byung-hun? His incredible acting skills? Vast experience? Willingness to take this role in an ensemble cast? He’s killing it!
dramalover4ever
May 8, 2022 at 5:20 PM
He’s undeniably good.
Ghost of Tim
May 6, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Green Mother’s Club E8. The makjang is thicker than Tteokbokki, but my hero Dong-seok is hanging tough. This script is both appalling and intriguing.