Team Dramabeans: What we’re watching
by DB Staff
It’s a big week for finales (I count no less than four), so there ought to be lots of wrapping up and saying goodbye this weekend. Granted, I haven’t seen any of the finales yet, but far be it from me to keep you all from ahhing, sighing, or throwing your hands up in confusion/exasperation/anger. I hope for your sakes it’s a lot more of the former than the latter… —javabeans
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Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim: Yoo Yeon-seooook! Seo Hyun-jiiiiin! Han Seok-kyuuuuu! *happy sigh* Though I’m ambivalent about the medical drama genre as a whole, I found these two episodes, with their fascinating character development and intense acting performances, pretty darn riveting.
The Man Living in Our House: Wait, so this was actually a he-was-always-in-love-with-her romance? I love he-was-always-in-love-with-her romances! *settles in with new anticipation*
1% of Anything: There’s something so satisfying in the fact that he seems rock-solid in his feelings and willing to take it further, and that he’s pacing himself to her reservations. I’m also grateful for the show’s relatively low drama-angst scale, which makes me able to enjoy all the relationship developments without getting too wound up about any of the interlopers or complications.
Entourage: The Korean audience’s response to this has been decidedly chilly, which I wasn’t expecting but which also doesn’t entirely surprise me. The original show was never brilliant with its plotting or story development; its appeal was a look at Hollywood that felt real and insider-ish. But it feels like this version never got adapted for its target audience, and without great plotting or story or verisimilitude, it’s mostly a pack of bros who kind of act like boors most of the time. It’s a loosely entertaining show, well-cast and true to the original, but not one where I like anybody in it.
This Week, My Wife Will Have an Affair: This show manages to be funny and interesting while sneaking in occasional stinging blows, like little surprise paper cuts of truth. I find the men characters weak, whiny, and riddled with flaws in an utterly entertaining way—and Lee Seon-kyun is excellent in this—while Boa’s Writer Kwon is one of my favorite female characters of recent dramas.
The K2: You know, I was settling into the flow of this show, resetting expectations and letting myself get drawn into the drama of the romance and the conflict, thinking that my main complaint was that the show was overselling the romance—I could have come around to accepting it if only they hadn’t shoved it down our throats, if they’d let it develop naturally instead of feeling so inorganic and awkward. But then that complaint fell by the wayside when the production went and delivered the most hilarious emotionally inappropriate PPL to ever grace our screens, because nothing could compare to that bit of nonsense. I just couldn’t take anything seriously after that.
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Jealousy Incarnate: Of the Wednesday-Thursday shows, I’m the saddest about seeing this one go. It was full of unconventional families (woohoo, Mom ♥ Mom!), surprising warmth, and a nonstop supply of laughs, most of them at Jo Jung-seok’s expense. I just kind of love how undramatic this whole drama was, and how it invited us to find the humor in everything, be it mountain or molehill.
Shopping King Louis: I haven’t been very interested in this show in recent weeks, but the finale managed to bring back that lovin’ feelin’ when it counted, with that sweet, puppy-dog earnestness that is so distinctly Louis. I can’t say that I cared about the story in any way, but this couple was the definition of feel-good—if someone made a YouTube puppycam of Louis and Bok-shil just sitting in a box being cute, I’d leave it on all day.
On the Way to the Airport: I actually enjoyed the experience of watching this show, but once we got to the end, I found myself disappointed by how easily everything was sorted out. Am I weird for wishing our characters more pain and thinking that they got off too easy? I was rooting for the couple, I swear… I just thought there would be more THERE there, yunno?
The Man Living in Our House: Oh, we’re in the fun denial stage. I like where the romance is going between these two, and I especially love watching the hero flail about for reasons to continue denying his feelings. Scary gangsters! It’s for the house! For the love of mandoo! Not because I love you, pssh!
Entourage: Does anyone else feel like they got Vince/Seo Kang-joon’s level of fame wrong in the adaptation? Maybe this is how rising stars act in Hollywood, but in Chungmuro you’d have to be Ha Jung-woo or Song Joong-ki to act like such a diva, and even then I’m like, those guys are probably nice to everyone! I know they’re being faithful to the original series, where I admittedly never liked Vince, but you have to account for different industry norms!
Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim: Humona. When you start a drama like that, I have no choice but to sit up and pay attention. The surgeons are badass, the romance is hot, and the eccentric genius is totally kooky. It’s like House, but with romantic chemistry. Bring it.
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Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim: At first, I was confused. Then I was intrigued. The story itself is absolutely bananas, but the directing is so competent that it somehow… works? It’s the impulsive watchability of Secret plus the weird triple-genre-ness of Doctor Stranger. But then I found out that the writer is of Baker King Kim Tak-gu fame, and the director of History of the Salaryman fame. It all makes sense now.
On the Way to the Airport: What an unexpected gem, with some of the most beautiful directing of the year. How I’ll miss thee.
The K2: It’s just silly at this point, and I’m almost in denial that it’s ending this week. Not because I’ve enjoyed it, but because I still feel like I have no grasp on the story being told, and was expecting some of the weirder ideas of the show to somehow coalesce into something sensible before the final week. But now we’re here, and I still don’t know why I should want anything for anybody. Come back with a better writer next time, Kwak PD.
This Week, My Wife Will Have an Affair: Aside from the habitually cheating and utterly reprehensible side character in Kim Hee-won, there’s not a character here without something valuable to offer. And I’m sure even he’ll have a point as we move further into the story—but I’m much more in love with Lee Sang-yub’s tendency to overreact and devolve into panic and/or helpless sobbing on a whim. I can’t look at him without laughing now, which is a pretty good place to be.
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Tags: 1 show to rule them all, 1% of Anything, Entourage, Jealousy Incarnate, On the Way to the Airport, Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim, Shopping King Louis, The K2, The Man Living in Our House, This Week My Wife Will Have an Affair, What We're Watching
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1 Dorotka
November 12, 2016 at 8:11 AM
"But then I found out that the writer is of Baker King Kim Tak-gu fame, and the director of History of the Salaryman fame. It all makes sense now."
So that's it! You are so right Heads!!
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fayyyy
November 12, 2016 at 9:58 AM
Is doctor stranger any good? I started watching this and always thought lee jong suk selling south korean cds was quite amusing, but then I left it quite unsure of what to do of the plot. But now that I'm more used to watching jin se yeon I feel like tuning in again.
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lunatic4kd
November 12, 2016 at 10:26 AM
No No NO! Do NOT waste your time watching Doctor Stranger unless you want to chew your arm off like a wolf caught in a trap! There is one redeeming bit in the entire drama: skip right to LJS kiss scene in episode 9 and enjoy the heck out of that. That's all you need to know!!!!
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E
November 12, 2016 at 6:33 PM
At what minute? I need to know how far to scrub...
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Grapes
November 12, 2016 at 3:13 PM
For me I enjoyed Doctor Stranger.
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Martin J Simwaba
November 12, 2016 at 10:40 PM
I did too, but only because of KANG SO RA.
Don't get me wrong, iam a fan of Lee Jong Suk.
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aimi
November 12, 2016 at 3:43 PM
I finished watching doctor stranger last week :D , I thought it was not bad as what many people think. If you are jong-suk's fan this drama is a much-watch for his acting alone because he is simply superb.
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celine
November 12, 2016 at 6:10 PM
LJS's acting is what truly shone in that drama. I personally think his best acting in his dramas was in DS.
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mikgoo
November 13, 2016 at 5:04 AM
I also want to see Doctor Stranger, I love LJS but my concern is would I hate the drama? You see, I just watched Hyde, Jekyll, and Me, and while I love Hyun-Bin, it was not enough for me to like the drama. After all, I watch dramas because of the plot and not to swoon over one actor.
Belle
November 13, 2016 at 9:11 PM
@mikgoo: If plot is one of your top considerations in a drama, don't watch this. I'm a big LJS fan, but I just couldn't get through it. Which I thought was such a shame because the drama started off really well. ):
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aweebit
November 12, 2016 at 2:51 PM
Thank you Heads! Now I know where to start from (in my expectations for the show ) when I watch this. *rubs hands together * this is going to be good!
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jomo143
November 12, 2016 at 4:43 PM
I had the same reaction about RomDocTeaKim and BaKingTaGu, you shouldn't be watching this be you soooooo need to watch this.
Despite considering myself some kind of drama person with taste and stuff. Who cares? We have spurting blood and inequality of the haves and have nots. (And a kissy face YYS/SHJ.) Bring it on. :)
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2 Candy
November 12, 2016 at 8:11 AM
Jealousy incarnate...you'll be missed. ??? I need more of Hwashin's antics in my life. ??
1% of anything I'm counting on you to help me get my daily fix.
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3 Dorotka
November 12, 2016 at 8:14 AM
Haven't seen yet the last two episodes of Airport....but I will definitely miss Jealousy. Somehow I think it should be longer...and the side characters should get more space... perhaps like a good family drama (a la Five Kids)....
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4 Dorotka
November 12, 2016 at 8:17 AM
And 1% is pure love and enjoyment :--)
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LarryMimosa
November 12, 2016 at 8:52 AM
Yes 1% IS pure enjoyment. Definitely like the pacing and lower angst level than the original. And congratulations to Ha Seok-jin for such a great year. I always thought he was a really good actor and frankly just beautiful, and could never figure out why he wasn't more popular. And what a kisser...swoon.
Enjoyed JI a lot, hard to go wrong with Jo Jung Suk and Gong Hyo Jin. The mom's friendship was funny and unexpectedly wonderful. Also loved the scenes with video behind it showing the characters' imagination--so clever.
Loved SKL--what an adorable show with sweetness, puppies and butterflies, with cleverness to boot. A hero played so fantastically by SIG, an in NJH a heroine with sweetness, kindness and competence--no stereotypical candy portrayal. Great second lead in Yoon Sang Hyun--just an entire cast with fantastic chemistry. Will miss this a lot and on the lookout for the next from this new writer. Bravo.
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ET
November 12, 2016 at 9:22 AM
Yes, his kissing is daebak!
I hope he doesn't take too long to come back to dramaland and pray that it will be another good project. I don't care that 1% of Anything and Drinking Solo weren't on the major networks or big in ratings, they are my favorites for this year.
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potatodrama
November 12, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I'm still with Drinking Solo in my head, so it's difficult to start this show...
I'm gonna wait the end, and then maraton it.
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Sancheezy
November 12, 2016 at 12:13 PM
yeah love the less drama in the show,
the drama has nothing big but I adore every moment of it, especially when they touch each other face, so precious
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5 Lux
November 12, 2016 at 8:24 AM
1% of Anything is definitely the highlight of my week!
Besides from 1%, the only thing I'm currently watching Sumika Sumire and gah, my love for Kiritani Mirei just keeps getting growing. She gives her characters so much life!
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Sancheezy
November 12, 2016 at 12:14 PM
oh sumika sumire!! I start it since I thought gack is in it but it's a fun drama,
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6 Kiara
November 12, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim. I agree JB and I'm in it for all 3 actors, especially Han Seok-kyuuuuu! whom we don't get to see very often in drama land.
Entourage: I love Jo Jin-woong to pieces but I'm still seeing Jeremy Piven (shoot me..I've committed a great sin.... jeeeeon-ha of k drama). I thought it'd be like The Good Wife where Jeon Do-yeon made the American Good Wife her own.
It's a good thing there is only 4 more episodes after this weekend.
Revisiting old sageuks: Dae Jo Yeong. Mannnn...Park Yeh-jin was so good and gorgeous back in her sageuk days. Hong Soo-hyun too. What is wrong with sageuk casting directors these days? Bring these leading ladies back.
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7 Ammy
November 12, 2016 at 8:34 AM
It's a bit depressing to bid farewell to so many shows and it's characters in a single week, especially wed-thurs with both JI and SKL... I hope Lee Min Ho's show works out for me
I now have to binge watch OTWTTA... K2 became crap long back and so it's end doesn't really matter.
SA1%, I'm looking at you... How many more episodes do we have!! When is Jae In gonna propose to Da Hyun!!
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ET
November 12, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Only 4 eps left!
Gaaaaaaaaaaaawdd...what am I going to do when this show ends?
Don't worry about the proposal, there's more action than that.
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questions987
November 12, 2016 at 9:37 AM
How are they going to end it in 4 eps? It moves at a snail pace (which i kinda love).
Is it just me or are the episode titles off by one episode.
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ET
November 12, 2016 at 9:44 AM
My brain cells are always too excited to notice the title but I think you are right.
I like that nothing dramatic happens in this show because kdramas tend to go full throttle on over dramatic plots, twist and unnecessary angst. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a rom com like much as this one.
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Sancheezy
November 12, 2016 at 12:17 PM
4 episode,
1 : Jae In gonna propose,
2 : convincing Dada's parent
3 : convincing Jae In's parent
4 : Honeymoon
I feel happy cause it's short but I can't let it go,
this drama is not even 16 ep as normal run time, it more like 10 ep...
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bjharm
November 13, 2016 at 1:38 AM
no offense, I like the show but not that much that I be all that worried if I missed an episode, as someone who liked the early version, I often find the new one just too much air and candy floss, well lets just say it, the story line been totally gutted. I think if I had never seen the early version i could get into all the like the drama getting here, as there totally nothing wrong with candy floss drama, there they to distract us from the real world with their over dose of sweetness, bless them all.
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8 Wag-a-muffin
November 12, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Javabeans wrote, "I’m also grateful for the show’s relatively low drama-angst scale, which makes me able to enjoy all the relationship developments without getting too wound up about any of the interlopers or complications."
This is exactly what I feel. I don't mind suspense, or tension in shows. But when you're watching a cute little rom/com (something like, but not necessarily Trot Lovers) and all of a sudden it's got murder, amnesia, cancer, and apocalyptic stalker/demons--well. It gets annoying. My watching of K-Dramas has trained me into thinking every time a character crosses the street, it's time for a truck squish over. I hope 1% of Anything can continue to be not too "angsty." And that the 2nd lead cousin who started out a good guy will remain a good guy through the end.
PS. I must reference "Heard it Through the Grapevine." It too was a pleasure to watch. Except, I must confess, every time a customer walked into the convenience store where Seo Bom worked, I "knew" they were going to have a gun/knife and rob the place. How refreshing that it never happened.
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nannah
November 12, 2016 at 10:07 AM
lol..same here..I wish every Korean in love would stay out of cars & nowhere near a street..gasp..
and also, if they foolishly are in the street & see a truck of doom coming their way, they would jump out of the way instead of standing there like a deer in headlights !
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Sancheezy
November 12, 2016 at 12:20 PM
> apocalyptic stalker/demons–well
ooh some rom com want to give a little extra plot to make the drama moves, which is good too but sometimes just our daily life is already enough struggle if it played well,
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9 kanz
November 12, 2016 at 8:37 AM
16 eps in and I still don't know Kim Je Ha's real name or anything about his family..
And if you're a Yoo Jin fan, just skip the last ep altogether.
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Sarah
November 12, 2016 at 8:47 AM
I don't think that was important for Jeha as it was more of him finding a new life.
I actually like the ending of K2 and I am a fan of Yoo Jin. It was a really good ending and appropriate for that character.
It was a satisfying ending. Good job K2.
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honey
November 13, 2016 at 2:18 AM
Yes!!! I loved the ending for yoo jin however painful it was. Their scene moved me to tears. I came for jcw but ultimately stayed for choi yoo jin. I have so many mixed feelings for the drama but i loved the angst it brought =)
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mary
November 12, 2016 at 9:28 AM
I saw BTS screencaps of Yoona and Song Yoonah with the younger one pouting that Jeha always confides in Yoojin, not her. Then she also claims to know K2's real name... is Ji Chang-wook. LOL
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10 PakalanaPikake
November 12, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Thanks, girlfriday, for putting RTDK in a nutshell:
"It’s like House, but with romantic chemistry."
Now I get it. And now I'll finally have to get around to watching Bread, Love and Dreams... Thanks, HeadsNo2.
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blnmom
November 12, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Really? It's like House? I might have to watch it then...
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PakalanaPikake
November 13, 2016 at 3:10 PM
Another old HOUSE fan in the house? Pleased to meet you.
In that case... Doldam Hospital's reception area reminded me of the interior of Greystone Park State Hospital, the Victorian-era real-life location of the psychiatric hospital House was sent to. It was the local equivalent of NYC's Bellevue Hospital. The place was torn down in 2015 or so after a bitter grass-roots historic preservation battle. New Jersey politics at its finest... Speaking strictly as someone who grew up nearby, not as a former inmate. ;-)
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Fangirl Sy
November 12, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Agreed! been looking for the right words to describe it and as always JB has said it best!
House with a bit of quirky fantasy feel ala mary poppins maybe?
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Lol, the kooky, whimsical feel is what's selling the show to me, tbh.
Because, while I agree with GF's description, I do think House is probably a bit more medically accurate (I watched that years ago though so I could be wrong).
But the almost-mystical, strange feeling to everything makes me not really care about whatever medical miss-steps they make. I'm just enjoying the ride. With these 3 actors, it's impossible not to.
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11 CQB
November 12, 2016 at 8:49 AM
Shopping King Louis was my happy place during a really lousy week. Now I don't know what I will watch. None of the upcoming shows interest me. I tried 1% of Anything, but I'm not feeling it yet.
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DDB
November 12, 2016 at 1:49 PM
Ooh I agree, 1% started out pretty rough for me, but I was so deep in my Drinking Solo love, that I felt like I was stubbornly watching in order to WILL it to be good. :-P
but then it really picked up. The great thing about these small rom-cos is there isn't so much drama and pressure revolving around "the kiss!!??!!" so I feel like Jae-In and Da-Da have gotten a more natural development as a couple (once you get past the weird stilted drama-ness of the beginning of their relationship.)
If you HAVEN'T seen Drinking Solo, and need a feel-good drama to get you through your week, that show genuinely was the bright spot for me. So heartfelt and funny, and heart-warming.
thank GOD for Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim because I was soooo disappointed that I didn't have a Mon.-Tues drama to look forward to once it ended!
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12 wapz
November 12, 2016 at 8:54 AM
I hope more recappers watch JI so that it gets recognition in end of year awards because I seriously think only DB gives the right awards. After JI ended all of a sudden I wanted to see sth really funny because I know my weekly dose of laughter and equal heart on Thu-Fri is no longer there.
But "Wife", i'll refer to it as wife as the name is so long, is doing a good job too. But does someone else feel like skipping Ara's and Kim Hee Won's character's all scenes? Right now I find them a little useless. They look better when they are with the leads otherwise it looks like another drama.
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 9:46 AM
I hope more recappers will go back and give it a chance too, now that its wrapped up so wonderfully & proved the 24-episode journey worth it for so many of us. If not, I hope GF will be our spokesperson at the end of year awards and get it some much-deserved recognition. This is definitely the best rom-com for me in years, hands-down.
I'm enjoying "Wife" too, but agree that it's just unpleasant watching any scenes with Ara and Kim Hee-won at this point. Partially because I can't handle Yeh Ji-won like this after the strength and spunk she displayed in OHYA. That said, I'm hoping for a change in dynamic soon because once he gets caught, he's a goner. And we all know that's bound to happen soon.
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13 coby
November 12, 2016 at 8:54 AM
I can watch 50 episodes of 1% of anything!
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14 kimchikay
November 12, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Jealousy Incarnate was such a gem. I'm going to miss this world of wacky, dysfunctional but loveable adults who tried to do what all of try to do in the real world - listen to our hearts, give things a chance and if all else fails...break into song and dance :)
Okay, maybe it's just me lol
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 9:23 AM
It's definitely not just you!
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imbuk
November 12, 2016 at 9:44 AM
Me too, Kay. :)
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risa
November 12, 2016 at 9:50 AM
I haven't watched the finale because I'm not ready to say goodbye to the show yet. I'm living in an ep-23's-ending bubble, and it's a very happy place. ?
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Ugh, I wish I'd done that too! The ending for ep 23 is lovely enough to bask in forever, hahaha. And then I would always have an episode to look forward to!
Not having another episode to look forward to...is particularly depressing with this show. And I think it's because JI really conveyed that feeling of watching these lovable wack jobs go through their ups and downs. Now it's hard to accept that I don't get to check in with them every week, for more laughter, more tears, more ramen... ;)
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Oshi
November 12, 2016 at 2:09 PM
I'm so sad. Even the last scene where she kisses the crap out of him was awesome.
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pompom10
November 12, 2016 at 10:16 AM
I also don't want it to end. I hope continuing all dramas that I postponed just so I can fully immersed my self with JI will suffice. Some new shows also seems interesting, but haven't got my heart, yet. Or I'll just go and rewatch JI all over again for the God-know-how-many times.
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junny
November 12, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Maybe we can get a special? *crosses fingers*
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es
November 12, 2016 at 6:58 PM
Not just you!!! Definitely not just you!!!! I'm in huge Jealousy Incarnate withdrawal right now too :( I'd forgotten how painful it was to have a drama I really love end - most of the kdramas I've watched this year haven't really hit the mark - and now I'm just left wishing that Jealousy Incarnate had a 50 episode count instead despite my allergy to long dramas LOL.
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PYC
November 12, 2016 at 8:37 PM
JI is definitely the best of rom com to have come out in recent years, very fresh and unconventional. The writer has done a masterful job to weave so many threads to the very delightful end.
24 episodes just not enough. I wish it could be a sitcom for us to grow old with all those characters together.
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MyGirl2016
November 13, 2016 at 2:48 AM
wacky, dysfunctional but loveable adults who tried to do what all of try to do in the real world – listen to our hearts, give things a chance and if all else fails…break into song and dance
?❤
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Gian
November 13, 2016 at 8:58 AM
"give things a chance and if all else fails…break into song and dance"
Had to laugh at that line because every time I read it I immediately picture Lee Hwa Shin dancing in the hospital and at the end. He gets so emotionally wound up and just lets it all hang out through his dancing.
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15 mindy
November 12, 2016 at 9:18 AM
This Week, My Wife Will Have an Affair is the only one I'm watching that is currently airing. I'm really enjoying it! I agree completely with JB's assessment of the characters. I love how flawed yet endearing they are! And I'm loving Writer Kwon, too. BoA completely surprised me! I've never seen her act but in middle school I was a HUGE BoA fan. Like, obsessed. She's not letting me down in this one!
I'm also rewatching Answer Me 1997 just for kicks. How I love the high school episodes! I'm almost done with them, which is a pity, but maybe I'll like the post-high school stuff more this time around.
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kimkim
November 12, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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Sancheezy
November 12, 2016 at 12:22 PM
isn't that on the "dream" episode?
I really loved the episode when they need to write their college submission and consult to the teacher,
it works really well
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mindy
November 12, 2016 at 12:51 PM
That episode makes me laugh so much haha, especially when they show how each one really did achieve their dreams in a way!
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mehungie
November 12, 2016 at 11:01 PM
The scene when he Dad sent her off to college? It had me in tears!
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November 12, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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buymore
November 12, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Agree!
I like the chemistry between Kim Young-Kwang and Su Ae; they are cute together. I also love all the eye candies in this drama. Kim Young-kwang and Lee Soo-hyuk alone are so good to look at (and they look great in almost everything they wear!), but we also have the three Mandoods, and even McCreepy Wan-shik is good-looking in his own way. :D
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November 12, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Oh, I could totally watch the drama just for LSY also. He is priceless here.
I really need him to move to leading roles already. It's taking too damn long for him to get the recognition he deserves.
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MapleSilver
November 12, 2016 at 10:02 AM
I've seen episode 5 and it looks like we'll finally get to hear LSY's story. Like everyone here I also really love his goofiness. And Lee Seon-kyun is killing it with his every expression.
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 11:11 AM
Ooooo, I'm excited! I had to pause a few min in last night (lol, right during that hilarious sparring between LSY & the cheating friend). Can't wait to continue with it today.
Btw, I wanted to let you know I loved your post in OT. I didn't have time to respond as I'm currently getting over my JI obsession (Wife is helping with this!), but I enjoyed reading your thoughts :)
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Melona
November 12, 2016 at 2:04 PM
LOL, I believe that hilarious slow motion sparring is adapted from a KBS Gag Concert skit a few years ago called Hidden Masters between Yun-ho and the shop owner Dad.
MapleSilver
November 12, 2016 at 3:22 PM
Hope to have you join the conversation when future (even past) recaps are posted. I feel that behind the cheerful front Joon Yoong (Lee Sang Yub) is hiding a deep pain and I can't wait to find out.
pompom10
November 12, 2016 at 10:08 AM
I love Lee Sang-Yeob's subtle emotional acting in Signal as cameo. Short but impactful performance. He surprised me with this adorable hysterical comedic role. While I admit I am not over the heels with this show, yet. I'm always waiting for his scenes to see what silly reactions his character will offer. On the other hand, the gross serial cheater lawyer character always made my stomach churn.
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CatoCat
November 12, 2016 at 1:30 PM
I'm much more interested in Ahn Jun and Writer Kwon Bo Young. From start both attracted my attention.
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Melona
November 12, 2016 at 1:52 PM
That is so true! I loved Lee Sang-yeob in Nice Guy and most recently Signal. He's always got a sad puppy look and has done a lot of melo acting, so I'm delightfully surprised that he's able to expand his range here. Normally I would find overacting annoying but he just made it work for this character. He's just so funny! And then occasionally you could see glimpses of a deeper, more mature side to him and it's all credit to Lee Sang-yeob's delivery.
I love BoA's take on the writer Kwon character as well. She surprised me the most out of all the cast members. Writer Kwon's competent at her work but manages to be cute without being overly whiny (I'm looking at you, Pyo Na-ri). I'm so invested in Bo-young and Joon-young's story, frankly a lot more than the other two couples.
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18 Even
November 12, 2016 at 9:33 AM
I haven't gotten around to Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim. It's always hard for me to watch medical dramas since most of them are terribly boring...
BUT Yoo Yeon Seok is in it, and it has ties/similarities to History of a Salaryman(my most rewatched drama ever)?
I'm in I'm in I'm in.
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Sunflowerdiva
November 12, 2016 at 1:53 PM
I know, I'm not one for medical dramas either, but I'm intrigued. I read the recap for episode 1 and skimmed the recap for episode 2, and I think I'll pick this show up. I haven't seen the two male leads in anything before (that I can remember) but Seo Hyun-jin is awesome, and I want to see her be bad-ass.
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19 CatoCat
November 12, 2016 at 9:41 AM
Best shows of the week for me
Sweet Stranger and me - - - My wife's having an affair this week.
Both shows comedy and weird characters are fun to watch and i hardly dislike or hate any of the character from the both shows. My Wife;s affair gives strong impressions of lifes of couples and how each perceive things. In the same way Sweet Stranger openly emphasize the bond between humans and what role trust play in building up meaningful relationships.
Woman with a suitcase - ahh This week episodes were better than previous few ones.
The K2 - Action Romance Drama where nothing is done right. Absurd actions scenes. Foolish romance scenes. Nonsensical drama. Overacting to overdramtic events. Not to talk about background music the better. The show shines in showing the Desires of characters. Characters Motivations are cardboard cut and naively presented but they are the things that make this show to watch out for. I enjoyed the episodes week after week but i think Director and especially Writer was unable to utilize the potential of the characters and actor as well.
Entourage - Too much time is wasted and most of the times it feels like we are into a travel show where characters just freely,carelessly and without any worry just roam here and there and insult each other and done. Still i'm watching this show now. Each episode pays attention on 1 guy and his adult problems. Career and what exactly he wants to do in life.
The show is ok ok and like to waste your time on useless Extras but in between show picks up pace and does well to make a coherent story out of characters actions.
1% of anything - Meh. That's it. Overhyped and lacks substance. I'm not into the main loveline at all. Dada does well as individual but i just don't get the logic of all the lovey-dovey actions. I just don't get the romance part of the show as well as the present nature of Jae In.
Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim - As mentioned in ep 1 recap Mr. Kim easily reminds you of numerous j-dorama eccentric characters but here he is more sane. This show times and again gives vibes of japanese shows uniquely portrayal of heros. Medical field isn't strong suit of these doctor characters but as normal humans they did well. I felt the excitement and liked the camera work of Director. I will just ignore inconsistencies and will pay all attention to characters and their dynamics with others.
We Married as a Job - Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu - Oh My Oh My Oh My This show is so good and satisfying that it can't ever be compared to any 2016 kdrama. It might be low budget but its quality easily beats other korean shows. Source, Josei Manga, is quite strong hence show comes out pretty well. Also this is TBS show. TBS always airs Slice of life Anime-Tv Shows. Any TBS show is a must watch. This show uses logic pretty well and looks quite humane. No money,sets,fashion,ppl showoff here.
Father, I'll Take care of you is starting this week -...
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sancheezy
November 12, 2016 at 12:29 PM
I don't think 1% of anything is overhype, how did it overhype? it's not goblin or doctors,
people here just loved the romance because they came for a story when the couple spends time together and they gets it,
no one ever said if it's the next signal or coffee prince, it's as good as it can be but saying that it lack substance because you don't agree with the smooth romance is not making it meh,
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CatoCat
November 12, 2016 at 1:13 PM
ahem smooth romance? The only thing that saves it is the time period of episodes. Even that is too much. 20 episodes of 15minutes would have done the same. I'm not saying romance isn't good. It's just that i don't feel much depth into it.
It feels more likely romance porn. The idea them becoming a real couple with each passing week just feels too fictional.
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Beesuzie
November 12, 2016 at 11:26 PM
"The idea them becoming a real couple with each passing week just feels too fictional."
Huh? How is it fictional? That is the most realistic description of people developing feelings as they get to know each other.
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Flightey Gazelles
November 13, 2016 at 12:43 AM
Am not watching 1% right now but even I am having a hard time following CatoCat's logic. Perhaps its the wording?
Maybe what you mean is that the romance doesn't have any stakes and thus has no tension? I heard the drama is lowkey and just flowing so maybe that's not your thing.
You could try, if you haven't watched them already,
Jealousy Incarnate. Haven't watched it but plan to.
Or Secret: super dysfunctional and intense romance.
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20 imbuk
November 12, 2016 at 9:42 AM
I will miss jealousy incarnate too, girlfriday. It was one drama that I felt assured will make me laugh before watching every episode and it suprisingly made me cry few times as well. Will miss all the quirky endearing characters.
The k2 was the first that I watched on air (I recently only started watching on air dramas) that has become increasingly frustating and has just fizzled out now. I couldn't even finish episode 15 and just fast forwarded through it but I did enjoy the first 7 episodes. I am not sure whether I ll watch the finale or just read gummimochi's recap to know the ending.
Just watched the first episode of page turner and really enjoyed it. Ji soo crying while trying to laugh to cover his pain was so raw, I teared up.
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WishfulToki
November 12, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Page Turner is a gem, and it's Ji Soo's best performance imho. As a pianist that world felt real to me, which is more than I can say about Naeil's Cantabile grrr.
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junny
November 12, 2016 at 10:47 AM
I recommend Nodame Cantabile, if you haven't seen it :)
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Sunflowerdiva
November 12, 2016 at 1:55 PM
Gah, you reminded me that I reeeally need to watch Page Turner! I love Ji Soo and Kim So-hyun, and it's only 3 episodes long. Why I haven't yet watched it is puzzling. Gotta get on that!
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21 WishfulToki
November 12, 2016 at 9:47 AM
My week:
I'm still not over Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo, still checking the comments sections (Episode 20 has 1200 comments!). Clarify: I'm not over the story and how it could have been told better, the OTP romance wasn't what had be glued to the screen.
I picked up Horse Doctor at a friend's suggestion and made it through episode 25 without losing interest, but the increasing tendency among characters to just look shocked and not answer questions is starting to grate on my nerves: 'Tell me nurse, where is my father?!' ..... 'Nurse!!'.... O.o.
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Hyades
November 12, 2016 at 12:48 PM
Same here! I'm still missing Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo, feeling my week is empty. I had this syndrome when I watched Man from another star. I think MLSHR is a good drama to end this year. Not too optimistic with regarding to Lee Min Hoo's new drama at all!
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22 koolsuni
November 12, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Wait.. what ppl is javabeans talking about in the K2? I will admit i have stopped watching it, so if someone could let me know....
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Chi
November 12, 2016 at 10:10 AM
K2 dream about having picnic with anna, eating subway, right before hes about to die.
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loveblossom🌸
November 12, 2016 at 10:17 AM
HAAHAHAHA really?! That's so funny and random...
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wapz
November 12, 2016 at 10:40 AM
I'm sure he missed Subway more than Anna on his death bed.
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Seriously, guys. Everyone should tune in to the 15 minute-mark of episode 14 for this hilarity.
Not even watching the show, but I did and it was so worth it.
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mindy
November 12, 2016 at 11:46 AM
OMG
I thought it was just going to be them on a picnic unwrapping two sandwiches in Subway wrappings or something like that, but they actually WENT IN THE STORE AND SHOWED THE MENU.
I CAN'T HANDLE IT.
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CoffeeMD
November 12, 2016 at 1:44 PM
You don't even have to go to the episode. It's a clip posted on Tvn's channel on YouTube! ?
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celine
November 12, 2016 at 6:18 PM
I am not watching K2 but omg I am so watching this scene because everyone's talking about how ridiculous and hilarious it is.
I did check out the ramyun CF of Yoona before on youtube because, again, people were talking about it and how it was long and awkward. And so I did and I just face-palmed throughout it. haha!
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PakalanaPikake
November 13, 2016 at 3:37 PM
It really made me wonder what kind of pact someone signed with Mephistopheles to situate a Subway shop right outside the Pearly Gates.
Talk about location, location, location! Everyone will have to pass it!
Tips hat to Douglas Adams: Last Sandwich Shop before Eternity.
The picnic in the sun-drenched Elysian Fields had me flashing back to the venerable Clairol Herbal Essence commercial: "The closer he gets, the better you look..."
Ack... there goes my whiplash again...
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maya2825
November 12, 2016 at 4:44 PM
I was actually thinking to binge watch The K2, until I saw the dream scene clip on YT. Gah, it was almost a deal-breaker for me. I cringed hig time. Not cool to put a PPL on that scene, it distracts so much.
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Flightey Gazelles
November 13, 2016 at 12:45 AM
OMG, What???? LMAO!!!
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Delurker
November 13, 2016 at 2:58 AM
King of Dramas was not making up stuff :P
"They film the lead as he walks to the shore with a gun, and Anthony forces the director’s hand in doing a closeup of the orange juice… which the lead dramatically squirts into his mouth seconds before shooting himself."
http://www.dramabeans.com/2012/11/king-of-dramas-episode-1/
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23 coolgirl
November 12, 2016 at 9:56 AM
I was on my way to start On the Way to the Airport because of the recommandations of the beanies and the comparison with In the mood for love but the more i read about it the more it seems very close to A wife's credentials.
This drama did perfectly this story of a happy and positive adulterous relationships which brought destructive marriages to a liberating end, so i don't see why to watch a remake?
Instead i'm going for Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim, because i have never watched a medical drama before and this one being live should be less stressful (binge watching is taking too much time and leaves me sleep deprived, a condition that i can't afford right now during my internship).
I finished Misaeng and loved every bit of it and can't stop thinking about it. My heart and mind have been captivated by this drama in a way, that make rewatching it over and over as necessary as breathing.
Does anyone have news about season 2? I know they talked about it during Tvn 10Awards and that all the actors have signed to come back, but i need a confirmation about the date of filming or airing ro feel a little at peace.
Despite all the love that i feel for Misaeng, there's one thing that left me very frustrated: it's the way the love triangle wasn't resolved at the end of s1.
I really don't get where the idea that there's no romance in Misaeng comes from because i felt it was really heavily hinted even though it didn't come to full realisation. Characters have shown their feelings clearly, have been asked if they are dating, if they are falling in love, if they are jealous and i consider Suk Yool's long demonstration about Young Si's feelings for Geu Rae to be a shipping declaration that makes him the 1st fanboy for this ship (that i support woleheartedly).
I was rooting for Baek Ki at first because he and Young Si looked so good together and so compatible, also he was so ambiguous at the start (Kang Haneul did an excellent job at playing it), i had high hopes that he could become really complex, but the more the character's true colors were revealed the more insufferable he became. At the end, i wasn't convinced by his nice actions, i think he just softened because he was put in the good environment with the other newbies, but he's still can be easily influenced and could turn around and become a foe for Geu Rae, as Mr Choi was for Mr Oh. Or at least i can see him continue to have with Geu Rae the same kind of ambivalent relationship that both seniors had (since they were also able to work together to a certain point).
I reached episode 10 of Heartless City and lost all my expectations: the drama has thrown ways its noir atmosphere, its impressive cinematography, its quick but smooth pace, its complex and mysterious storyline for something more predictable and conventional. There's still few characters and actors that keep my interest, but it's really a waste. It could have been so good.
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Anh
November 12, 2016 at 2:56 PM
There wasn't a love triangle to begin with, and I love Misaeng for its lack of romance (staying true to the original webtoon).
Sure there are subtle hints for Baek Ki and Young Yi, with Baek Ki having a crush on Young Yi, and YY might be able to return that feeling later because she seems to be the type that can't pick up hints. Like when Baek Ki tried to hint her that he also didn't have a partner for PT yet, but she just didn't realise that he wanted to be her partner.
Geu Rae and Young Yi, I think it's better for them to just be at the level of admiration.
And I don't think romance was heavily hinted in Misaeng, it was rather very subtly hinted. Baek Ki was mostly jealous of Geu Rae because Baek Ki feel that though he is more superior than Geu Rae, he did't get the recognition from his boss like Geu Rae did.
Season 2 of the webtoon just started and rumored to last 3 years, so it might be a long while before season 2 drama to be confirmed and film (maybe 1-2 years time)
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coolgirl
November 14, 2016 at 2:13 PM
I think it's ok to have different interpretations of the main characters' relatonships. It's not a matter of being wrong or right.
I start to see a love triangle between Geu Rae, Young Si and Baek Ki really late in my viewing: in the beginning, i was shipping Geu Rae with team sales 3, to be honest. His personal development was the only thing that mattered to me for the longest part: i felt that he already had a pretty intense storyline in finding a new symbolic family and his place as an adult. So i wasn't looking for romance.
But his scene in the garden of the office, with Young Si when they looked silently at each other and communicated without needing words or physical closeness sold it for me. That level of understanding is what makes an otp for me.
However, I didn't mean that Misaeng was heavy on romance in the sense that it was taking the center stage, but that even as a subplot, i had a clear impression that the characters were romantically and sexually attracted to each other and i found myself hoping for this storyline to be more developed in each of their other interactions. So the frustation in the end when no clear conclusion was given was big.
To be subtle, their relationship should have been a lot more carefully developped, with a lot more of ambiguity: i shouldn't have been able to guess the characters' feelings: was it friendship? Is this the start of romance?
Something more hazy.
About Young Si and Baek Ki possible partnership for the presentation, i agreed with Young Si when she said to Mr Oh that Baek Ki didn't want to be her partner. Baek Ki knew that anybody would look pale in comparison with her, that it would diminish greatly his chances to stand out, and he was right she rocked her presentation and her partner was eliminated. For me, Mr Oh confirmed it too when he admitted that Baek Ki was smart to reject her.
I read rumors about season 2 filming in 2017 and fans reports saying that Im Siwan was going to the army next year too, so i was hoping for a closer date. Fingers crossed that we won't have to wait too long.
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24 lunatic4kd
November 12, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Javabeans - you said every single thing I would have said 1000%. Nothing else needed!
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25 Arhazivory
November 12, 2016 at 10:32 AM
I'm in the past right now. Watching the jdrama Love Generation from the 90s and enjoying it although I don't particularly like the level of obsessive love Riko has for Teppei. The moms and I started Unexpected You this week and only on episode 4 but already guessing when they'll find out the secret. I guess ep 10, mom guesses ep 6 and grandma just quietly smiles as always.
Next week I'll definitely check out My Love Geum Bi because I'm a sucker for those stories. I also think I'd like to see some goblins and mermaids. I'll see how it plays out.
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junny
November 12, 2016 at 10:50 AM
I never quite liked Riko and couldn't quite buy into her relationship with Teppei until late on. I much prefer Matsu Takako-Kimura Takuya pairing in Hero, which was a lot of fun. Love Generation's theme song is lovely though.
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Arhazivory
November 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM
I have Hero on my consideration list. Now I feel like bumping it up to the 'to watch' list.
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Chandler
November 12, 2016 at 7:43 PM
It should definitely be on your 'to watch' list! Probably my favorite role for Takuya.
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