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EXTRAORDINARY YOU: Definitely an interesting start. Not quite sure about the female character. But I do appreciate that she’s acting like someone her age. (ep. 1-2)

MELTING ME SOFTLY: First half was draggy, second half picked up a bit. Laughed a few times, though the humor is not great and not what I was expecting in this drama. (ep. 1)

THE TALE OF NOKDU: This one is the most promising of the bunch. I’m just really hoping that the romance will be more slow-burn than it seems like it’s going to be. I’d love for the reveal to happen in a few more episodes. The politics and flashbacks are absolutely horrendous. Why include all that boring stuff when we don’t even know our characters yet!? (ep. 1-4)

I'm loving the Tale of Nok Du so far. It's fun and the leads have great chemistry.
Also, I started My country and I'm hooked, it's so good. I didn't think that I would enjoy watching two sageuk dramas at the same time, but boy, I fell for Yang Se Jong immediately and I'm already invested. He's perfect to play the good hearted hero, with a sick younger sister that he has to protect, his best friend who's destined to become a rival, and his instant connection with Seol Hyun's character. 1st episode did a great job setting up the story. I can't wait to see more.
Also, I watched the J-drama Nagi's long vacation, which was absolutely delicious and heartwarming. It's the story of a girl fighting social pressure and learning how to assert herself and live the way she wants. Very inspiring. 🧡

I havenit watched much this week but managed to finish my oldie.

Wonderful Life (13-16)
I think they ran out of material in the last two weeks of this show and decided to throw in the cancer which really came out of nowhere. The only thing that made sense about it was Seung Wan’s guilt and feeling that he is being punished for not wanting Shin Bi at first. In typical old style drama fashion the annoying second female lead was redeemed in the end with her behavior explained and changed. I would have never guessed the name of the drama originated from omelette rice. Overall it was an okay show. Alas, no unexpected surprises in the cast.

One note: after the time skip the two female leads’ hair was cut. I must say it really didn’t suit the second female lead.

Just finished watching MY AHJUSSI and I really liked it. I don’t necessarily believe in it but I remember chancing upon and reading about this “twin flames“ theory a while back, and all I could think about after finishing this drama was simply that Dong Hoon and Ji-an seemed to be the manifestation or embodiment of that theory. That it may not always be romantic love, or that it may even transcend any form of conventions of romantic love, but some people in life may just be destined to be mirrors of each other’s soul, and will always have that connection to each other as they both make each other realize what they both needed to salvage their souls, and then work on themselves to attain that higher enlightenment. It just really felt like this drama was the embodiment of that, and I especially like how well it was written, not overtly in-your-face but just creating the undertones for the viewers to ruminate and draw their own meanings from the drama.

VAGABOND - Have decided to just throw all logical critique of this drama out of the window and just mindlessly watch for the action and fun. And SSR is just strangely captivating for me haha.

WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS - For all my critique of the poor writing (don’t think it’s any fault of the actors’ portrayal of their characters), I’m just staying on board to find out about the murder mystery. And oh, Kang Ha-neul. I think he’s nailing it for Yong Shik’s character. But alas I’m also not one of those who love GHJ’s characters all the time (though yes I think this is because of poor writing in this instance, pity).

MELTING ME SOFTLY - Premiere was not as good as I thought, but I would say I’m still excited to see how the plot goes now that both leads have woken up 20 years later.

Also finished both parts of ALONG WITH THE GODS and I liked the movies!

I’m coming to the end of KING’S DAUGHTER SOO BAEK HYANG. The final episodes are fast-paced and we finally unravel the web of lies around the Baekje royal family.

I watched two movies this week: WAR OF THE ARROWS and MUSA THE WARRIOR. Enjoyed both immensely and saw enough bloodshed to last me for a while.

I’m excited to watch MY COUNTRY. 😊

Watching Joker in saturday, and seeing this movie makes me so happy. Joaquin Phoenix is awsome and I enjoy every minute of it. The little detail, the haunting score, the subtlety of phoenix acting which is the core

EXTRAORDINARY YOU: What a fun little show!! I pretty much fell in love with Dan Oh at first sight, and I'm eating up all her reactions to the "main couple" haha. I would have liked to be able to see Ha Roo's face a bit earlier (out of the damn way, sun!!!), but the journey to get there was so hillarious that I honestly can't complain. On another note, as someone has already pointed out, I hope this show doesn't become what it is making fun of... unironically.

TALE OF NOKDU: Another sweet show. I looove the main actors so there was no way I wouldn't check this out, and I'm glad I did. It has a lot of heart and the dynamics are witty and fun. Also, palace politics? What palace politics? I must have tuned it out because I can't remember anything other than the cute leads, lol.

MELTING ME SOFTLY: I gotta say, I've been in a all-over-the-place-type-drama mood recently, so it's no surprise I enjoyed this. It's so extreme I couldn't help but burst out laughing, like I'm watching it with a friend just to make fun of it. Not a fan of the romance between MDC and his 90's girlfriend, though. And also, would it kill you to give us more scenes with both of the main leads together, show???

I agree with you @mary! Be Melodramatic's ending didn't leave me with withdrawals like AOY but I was completely satisfied with how the series ended^^

Be Melodramatic: finally watched the season finale, and I can say it was a nice one! I liked overall the fact thar it was different was anythg I have seen in kdrama land. It focus was on the writer and I appreciated being able to see how dramas are made, and the process abt writing a show. It was hilarious, fun and serious at the same time. I'm really glad I watched it, and as someone in their thirties, i want to pat myself on the back and say " it gets even better as you approach your forties". Lol.

Rookie historian: that was one nice fusion sageuks! Confidently put it among my top fave sageuks. The heroine strong character stood out for me throughout. And it was just a nice balance of everythg: romance, politics, and even current issues in the world. It was nicely done.

When Camelia blooms: binge watched through episode 4. It'a slow-burn kinda drama. I wish things would move faster, but then I recall that GHJ is usually this shy and seemingly "weak" at the beginning (master's sun, jealousy incarnate) and what i appreciate is seeing her gain bck her strength and confidence, so am here for that.

Melting me softly: i was so excited abt this, Ji Chang Wook return, and I also like Won Jin Ah in between lovers, but for some reason i still have not finished watching ep 1. Am stuck, and i feel like something is either missing or... to much. Idk. Will manage to watch at least ep 1 and 2 before deciding whether to watch it or drop it.

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Tales of Nokdu: 😭😭😭 time, where are you???