A very accurate representation of what life as the only guy in a group of girls is like. Sometimes I wonder how men got the stereotype of being violent instead of women 🤣
Trying this again since I really want a gif version of this on my wall. Apologies for the multiple posts, but it’s such a good scene that I’m trusting you all won’t mind!
Since I’ve failed at figuring out how to upload gifs, I’m forced to just put the whole darn video. I’m not even that old yet so why is technology already exhausting me…
Seung Chan is such a great character. He’s a perfect combo of shy cute and yet still able to have fist-pump worthy moments. I really want a show-down with him and Dad next.
Bless those beanies that make them all the time! It unfortunately takes me too much time though, so I think I’ll have to leave it to the pros. Perhaps I’ll give screenshots a try next time.
This is good too! I don’t know how you did this, so we’re even! On my phone, I can record anything on my screen and I’ve downloaded an app (ImgPlay) to turn whatever I record into a gif. It is really easy. On my computer, I also have an app called giphycapture that also records anything on my screen and then I usually use giphy.com to convert it to a gif and upload it. Usually, you can only do 5-15 seconds of screen time depending on the program and how big your file is, you may not be able to upload it on DB or Twitter, etc. So I have two ways. Some people’s phones just do it automatically from the video they are watching (like the newer Samsung’s). I almost bought a new phone just for this!
Oh, wow, I didn’t even think of searching for an app that could do it for me. I tried using the screen recording function on my phone but for some reason I always get an error when it’s supposed to save it onto the phone. I’ll look into giphycapture though, thanks! As for the video…it was a very long and convoluted process that was not helped by the fact that I couldn’t find a subbed clip to use so I had to make my own. I’m definitely going to look into those app ideas!
I don\’t think I\’ve seen another k-drama that\’s taken the \”real men where pink\” approach to male stereotypes so seriously for a male lead before. The closest one I can come up with is Kuragehime. Does anyone know of any shows that feature men with feminine characteristics that aren’t gay or just comedic extras?
Anyway, I’m really pumped that it appears that this writer decided to add in a male character to low-key ponder the question of “what makes a man a man?” instead of just for adding in a fluffy love-line. My love for this show just continues to grow #justdance
Totally thought Jang Dong Yoon\’s character in Just Dance was just going to be a generic supportive friend, but if we\’re getting 16 episodes of him and the main lead falling for each other while ballroom dancing together my heart is going to be a pile of goo throughout this show <3 Monday come faster!
I may have melted a bit when she let go of his hand after dancing and there was a split second of him reaching back for it before he shyly asked about next time. So glad the cute puppy is finally getting a cute role!
You definitely should! I have already completely forgotten about Bo Young and am all aboard the Seung Chan/Shi Eun ship. Plus, since this is a shorter series (16 30 min episodes) and it’s primarily a coming-of-age drama I have faith that the director won’t throw him under the bus this time. There will be pitchforks if he does though…!
Just a little mini-rant I need to get off my chest^^ It really confuses me why people find the need to get so critical when celebrities are exempted from military service. I get that there have been plenty of instances of people trying to find ways out of their military service, but it angers me when people start accusing others of fabricating an illness or getting special treatment just because they think the person is perfectly fine to serve.
I wish people would consider that there are many reasons that could go into a decision to exempt someone instead of jumping to conclusions. For instance, having acne is a disqualifying condition for the military where I am, the reason being that military is your job during your term in which they provide salary and insurance and the military will reject anyone that they think has medications (or has a possibility of needing meds in the future) that they don’t want to have to pay for. Enlistment is not a simple cut-and-dry process and no one but the military institution itself really knows the reasoning behind all the decisions they make so I wish people would respect that more
I think it might be because for Koreans it’s a real life situation in every family. Every single Korean men (if not exempted) has to enlist. And military (from what I’ve read and seen in dramas) is no joke. It’s difficult and cruel, just as most things in Korea are. The newcomers get bullied. The soldiers’ families miss them, their girlfriends either wait for them
(which is painful) or cheat on them or leave them.
That’s why Koreans are extremely sensitive to someone getting special treatment. Way too much. I believe there must have been some corruption cases and that’s why if a celebrity gets exempted, it draws negative reactions.
I don’t like it either, but that’s the way South Korean society works, I guess.
Yeah, military service is neither easy nor painless for anyone involved, but it just irritates me when I see people pass judgments on others without understanding how the system works. Although I really shouldn’t waste my energy getting upset about it since I’m pretty sure people that spread negativity like that just do it for the sake of creating scandals…
Yes, acne being a potential disqualifier is 100% true lol .So are things like being overweight, wearing glasses, having stitches before, having prescription med history, cavities etc…. Those are all pretty easily waiverable conditions (you’d be shocked at the amount of paperwork and time necessary to get a waiver for them though!) but the fact remains that the military asks so many seemingly inane health-related questions that it’s pretty rare for people to enlist with a completely clean bill of health.
Even among ordinary men, there’s plenty of people that end up getting exempted from active-duty for various reasons so I’m always side-eyeing people that think actors and idols that live lives with much more physical and mental stress than the ordinary person can’t possibly have a legitimate disqualifying condition. Just because a person looks perfectly healthy going about their daily life, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re active-duty qualified.
Anyway, daily life reminder: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover~
Now that APAD is officially over, I thought I’d share the one poem I had been waiting all series for to show up but sadly, never did. This is the main poem and inspiration for the poem collection book “It’s Because Your Lonely That You’re Human” that BY leaves in MH’s car way back in episode 1. It’s when he returns this book to her and says that he thought her love of poetry was pretty cool that she falls for him. I thought it was the perfect poem to connect MH and BY since they were both lost lonely souls deep down.
Dear Daffodil- By Jung Ho Seung
My dear, don’t you cry
It’s because you’re lonely that you are human
To live is to withstand loneliness
Don’t uselessly wait for a call that won’t come
When it snows walk on the snowy path
And when it rains walk the rainy path
From within the forest of reeds, the black-chested snipe is also looking at you
And even God sheds tears of loneliness from time to time
It is from loneliness that the birds perch themselves on tree branches
Just as it is loneliness that drives you to be seated at the water’s edge
It is loneliness that draws the mountain’s shadow to fall on the village once a day
And it is loneliness that makes the bell’s sound ring out through the air
Yes, it is a real book but I don’t know what the other poems in it are. I believe this particular poem might be a bit of a classic that kids in Korea are taught in school since it’s pretty well-known. There are also a few song renditions of it, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9-Bnn-VfXs
Hobakky
December 20, 2018 at 6:38 AM
A very accurate representation of what life as the only guy in a group of girls is like. Sometimes I wonder how men got the stereotype of being violent instead of women 🤣
Hobakky
December 18, 2018 at 1:19 PM
Trying this again since I really want a gif version of this on my wall. Apologies for the multiple posts, but it’s such a good scene that I’m trusting you all won’t mind!
mugyuljoie is preciousss
December 18, 2018 at 4:45 PM
I really love this character.
Blue (@mayhemf)
December 18, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Loved this scene..
They are breaking gender stereotypes beautifully..
Hobakky
December 17, 2018 at 8:35 PM
Since I’ve failed at figuring out how to upload gifs, I’m forced to just put the whole darn video. I’m not even that old yet so why is technology already exhausting me…
RaOnAh loves Jay B 💚
December 17, 2018 at 10:22 PM
This was one of my favorite parts from today’s episodes 🙂
Hobakky
December 18, 2018 at 6:37 AM
Seung Chan is such a great character. He’s a perfect combo of shy cute and yet still able to have fist-pump worthy moments. I really want a show-down with him and Dad next.
RaOnAh loves Jay B 💚
December 17, 2018 at 10:24 PM
I don’t know how to make gifs either but I know there are beanies who are pros at it and could help you figure it out.
Hobakky
December 18, 2018 at 6:31 AM
Bless those beanies that make them all the time! It unfortunately takes me too much time though, so I think I’ll have to leave it to the pros. Perhaps I’ll give screenshots a try next time.
Ally
December 19, 2018 at 4:55 AM
This is good too! I don’t know how you did this, so we’re even! On my phone, I can record anything on my screen and I’ve downloaded an app (ImgPlay) to turn whatever I record into a gif. It is really easy. On my computer, I also have an app called giphycapture that also records anything on my screen and then I usually use giphy.com to convert it to a gif and upload it. Usually, you can only do 5-15 seconds of screen time depending on the program and how big your file is, you may not be able to upload it on DB or Twitter, etc. So I have two ways. Some people’s phones just do it automatically from the video they are watching (like the newer Samsung’s). I almost bought a new phone just for this!
Hobakky
December 19, 2018 at 6:35 PM
Oh, wow, I didn’t even think of searching for an app that could do it for me. I tried using the screen recording function on my phone but for some reason I always get an error when it’s supposed to save it onto the phone. I’ll look into giphycapture though, thanks! As for the video…it was a very long and convoluted process that was not helped by the fact that I couldn’t find a subbed clip to use so I had to make my own. I’m definitely going to look into those app ideas!
Hobakky
December 10, 2018 at 6:03 PM
I don\’t think I\’ve seen another k-drama that\’s taken the \”real men where pink\” approach to male stereotypes so seriously for a male lead before. The closest one I can come up with is Kuragehime. Does anyone know of any shows that feature men with feminine characteristics that aren’t gay or just comedic extras?
Anyway, I’m really pumped that it appears that this writer decided to add in a male character to low-key ponder the question of “what makes a man a man?” instead of just for adding in a fluffy love-line. My love for this show just continues to grow #justdance
Hobakky
December 6, 2018 at 5:10 AM
Totally thought Jang Dong Yoon\’s character in Just Dance was just going to be a generic supportive friend, but if we\’re getting 16 episodes of him and the main lead falling for each other while ballroom dancing together my heart is going to be a pile of goo throughout this show <3 Monday come faster!
imbuk
December 6, 2018 at 5:53 AM
Yes! He was adorable in the second episode! And such good acting in the dancing scene! 🙂
Hobakky
December 6, 2018 at 12:54 PM
I may have melted a bit when she let go of his hand after dancing and there was a split second of him reaching back for it before he shyly asked about next time. So glad the cute puppy is finally getting a cute role!
february
December 6, 2018 at 6:37 PM
That scene! that’s when i know this is going to be my new crack 😀
RaOnAh loves Jay B 💚
December 6, 2018 at 11:55 AM
I need to watch this stat! Maybe it will heal my heart after the tragic ending in APAD 😭
Hobakky
December 6, 2018 at 1:00 PM
You definitely should! I have already completely forgotten about Bo Young and am all aboard the Seung Chan/Shi Eun ship. Plus, since this is a shorter series (16 30 min episodes) and it’s primarily a coming-of-age drama I have faith that the director won’t throw him under the bus this time. There will be pitchforks if he does though…!
february
December 6, 2018 at 6:42 PM
Wait what? So this is only going to have 8 episodes in total??? 😣
Hobakky
July 7, 2018 at 12:51 PM
Just a little mini-rant I need to get off my chest^^ It really confuses me why people find the need to get so critical when celebrities are exempted from military service. I get that there have been plenty of instances of people trying to find ways out of their military service, but it angers me when people start accusing others of fabricating an illness or getting special treatment just because they think the person is perfectly fine to serve.
I wish people would consider that there are many reasons that could go into a decision to exempt someone instead of jumping to conclusions. For instance, having acne is a disqualifying condition for the military where I am, the reason being that military is your job during your term in which they provide salary and insurance and the military will reject anyone that they think has medications (or has a possibility of needing meds in the future) that they don’t want to have to pay for. Enlistment is not a simple cut-and-dry process and no one but the military institution itself really knows the reasoning behind all the decisions they make so I wish people would respect that more
ST
July 7, 2018 at 1:19 PM
I think it might be because for Koreans it’s a real life situation in every family. Every single Korean men (if not exempted) has to enlist. And military (from what I’ve read and seen in dramas) is no joke. It’s difficult and cruel, just as most things in Korea are. The newcomers get bullied. The soldiers’ families miss them, their girlfriends either wait for them
(which is painful) or cheat on them or leave them.
That’s why Koreans are extremely sensitive to someone getting special treatment. Way too much. I believe there must have been some corruption cases and that’s why if a celebrity gets exempted, it draws negative reactions.
I don’t like it either, but that’s the way South Korean society works, I guess.
Acne? Really? Lol.
Hobakky
July 8, 2018 at 6:56 AM
Yeah, military service is neither easy nor painless for anyone involved, but it just irritates me when I see people pass judgments on others without understanding how the system works. Although I really shouldn’t waste my energy getting upset about it since I’m pretty sure people that spread negativity like that just do it for the sake of creating scandals…
Yes, acne being a potential disqualifier is 100% true lol .So are things like being overweight, wearing glasses, having stitches before, having prescription med history, cavities etc…. Those are all pretty easily waiverable conditions (you’d be shocked at the amount of paperwork and time necessary to get a waiver for them though!) but the fact remains that the military asks so many seemingly inane health-related questions that it’s pretty rare for people to enlist with a completely clean bill of health.
Even among ordinary men, there’s plenty of people that end up getting exempted from active-duty for various reasons so I’m always side-eyeing people that think actors and idols that live lives with much more physical and mental stress than the ordinary person can’t possibly have a legitimate disqualifying condition. Just because a person looks perfectly healthy going about their daily life, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re active-duty qualified.
Anyway, daily life reminder: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover~
ST
July 8, 2018 at 7:37 AM
Do you mean international fans? I think the people who create the most negativity about it are Koreans and they understand their system, I think…
I see. Is enlistment mandatory in your country? It sounds like that.
I’m with you on that. You never know a person’s life from what you see in the media.
Hobakky
May 15, 2018 at 5:17 PM
Now that APAD is officially over, I thought I’d share the one poem I had been waiting all series for to show up but sadly, never did. This is the main poem and inspiration for the poem collection book “It’s Because Your Lonely That You’re Human” that BY leaves in MH’s car way back in episode 1. It’s when he returns this book to her and says that he thought her love of poetry was pretty cool that she falls for him. I thought it was the perfect poem to connect MH and BY since they were both lost lonely souls deep down.
Dear Daffodil- By Jung Ho Seung
My dear, don’t you cry
It’s because you’re lonely that you are human
To live is to withstand loneliness
Don’t uselessly wait for a call that won’t come
When it snows walk on the snowy path
And when it rains walk the rainy path
From within the forest of reeds, the black-chested snipe is also looking at you
And even God sheds tears of loneliness from time to time
It is from loneliness that the birds perch themselves on tree branches
Just as it is loneliness that drives you to be seated at the water’s edge
It is loneliness that draws the mountain’s shadow to fall on the village once a day
And it is loneliness that makes the bell’s sound ring out through the air
akix
May 15, 2018 at 6:24 PM
Is this an actual book as well?
Hobakky
May 16, 2018 at 5:40 AM
Yes, it is a real book but I don’t know what the other poems in it are. I believe this particular poem might be a bit of a classic that kids in Korea are taught in school since it’s pretty well-known. There are also a few song renditions of it, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9-Bnn-VfXs
akix
May 16, 2018 at 5:52 AM
Ohhh it’s so pretty! I would love to read the book but it’s probably not translated into English ahaha. Thank you for sharing!