Pegasus Market (Episode 4)
Suk Goo’s brand of social bluntness really stood out in this episode, whether it be impressing Mi Ran with his loyalty or stunning Mr. Kwon with his logic or even weirding out the congressman with his headstand. I do find that arc a little bit contrived for creating some sort of conflict for the market since the episodic content we’ve gotten so far seems tied so far with neighbourhood folk problems and issues which has kept it breezy and light, but I trust that Bok Dong will come back and resolve this mess in a hilarious way: he is a good guy at heart even if he outmatches Suk Goo in being weird!

Extraordinary You
Subjectively speaking, the reveal that Baek Kyung had been self-aware for some time made me sympathise him less: a more gracious person would have apologised to Dan Oh for being so rude, instead, he continued bullying Ha Roo. From an objective perspective, Baek Kyung’s crude personality even in self-awareness (he should know now that his mother died in a overly contrived manner for the tropes, hence no stressful family environment excuse anymore) might have to do with character consistency. Him and Do Hwa have similar personalities in Shadow and Stage, whereas Dan Oh and Ha Roo have different ones: I wonder if this is indicative of Dan Oh and Ha Roo actually belonging to a different comic.

Tale of Nokdu
When Aengdoo appeared in the episode, I was already dreading the eventual expose of Nok Du’s disguise since she is a character added by the writer to inorganically speed up the plot, which culminated in that cliffhanger. I find myself at odds with the show at times since the politics are a bore (like I care about what grand plan the ministers have or whom the king wants killed) and there’s no doubt that dark cloud will develop more. For now however, I’m worried about what Yul Moo will do: he’s got the power, the jealousy and the knowledge. Will he be the archetypical k-drama second lead?

Melting Me Softly
There’s a lot in this show that is hilariously bad to watch: the two minions and the kidnapping (don’t get me started on how ridiculous that was), the evil CEO and secretary planning to kill people as per the villain manual (chair rocking and overacting notwithstanding), the overdramatic and shameless Byung Shim (the poor actor is getting typecast though), the non-apologetic Ha Young who doesn’t see how the train has already left the love station (let’s pray for no jealousy arc) and the flailing variety directors with zero character depth. I do like the moments between the main leads though!

Extraordinary You
extraordinary You Rewatch
Extraordinary You BTS
Extraordinary You Insta tags :))

Camellia - show is still awesome and love it. Yong shik 💗

Graceful Family - done. Bitter sweet ending. Glad I watched this show.

Background watch Untamed at Episode 20!!

Melt Me is a disappointment. Not because of the ridiculousness and crazy humour (that bbq promotion of Na's family 😂)... but because of the general writing directions (and some directional choices of the PD). It didn't went where I wanted it to go... and went where I didn't want it to go... (And someone should explain to the PD / writer that the couple scenes in the freezer... or exchanges of the iced water are better romantic scenes than those completely random ones with sudden proximity and long stares).... And yet I'm still watching... because time to time I can feel the tragedy of lost 20 years... and lost love which can't be saved. (And yes, there is also Byung Shim (Shim Hyung Tak!!!) and his wife 😁 ).

Camellia isn't a show I'm rushing to watch (that's Extraordinary 😆)... but when I watch, it's such a pleasure. There is no weak actor and I savour every minute, even if it means watching Yong Shik worried about Joker being someone he knows... or Dong Baek braking down and wanting to leave the town. And... attorney Ja Young is slowly becoming one of my favourite characters.

Extraordinary is still extraordinarily good and still number one for me. (And Kim Hye Yoon's energy often reminds me of Jung Eun Ji (Reply 1997, Sassy Go Go)).

- Completed -

Graceful Family: There were flaws in the writing department, well for Wang Joo's character, but that aside I loved Suk Hee, her partner Heo, the fish funeral, the secret birth and more clichés tropes. Earlier in the drama I thought the less predictable, Wan Soo, would be the murderer but I liked him so much I brushed this idea. That's a makjang I won't forget for sure!

The Great Show: The drama ended on happiness found in little but precious things like family. O6 wished it focused more on Dae Han and the kids, rather than have so many people not directly involved with family hijinks. The romance with Soo Hyun was unnecessary because she and Da Jung could have developed the same bound and SH would have almost the same character treatment.

Kinou Nani Tabeta? (What Did You Eat Yesterday?): Loved the recipes in each episode and the growth of Shiro as a closeted gay (outside of his family) and his boyfriend, the ever flamboyant Kenji. It was sweet to see Kenji trying his best to please Shiro and learn to have opened discussions, even with some burst of jealousy. Shiro becoming more comfortable going out in public and introducing him to his parents were the best achievement ever (the last episode!!). I liked this show a lot with food and warm feelings.

Saka no Tochu no Ie (A House On the Slope): I liked the ending with the final judgment. A person's environment can put so much pressure and doubts on one self that it's easy to just do something horrible at one moment when it was not something to do if friends, family, people really close didn't create so much confusion. I understand why a lot people talked about it.

- Currently watching -

Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life: They added coma not for one but two people just to make things messier. At least, they stopped an affair I guess? The wife meets the mistress' oppa and just go crazy because she doesn't have a child to secure her place in the family. The other party involved is a friend of the wife's little sister who's hated by everyone and works for her exam. The big brother and her meet and they bicker. Oh and the dad in Graceful Family plays a sweet dad here I was shocked haha. At this rate, I'm going to count every trop used in each episode.

Extraordinary You: Could Fairy be some kind of guardian? He said he was an extra but we can't be sure. What if he had to guard the green hole to keep everything in order in the manhwa. He doesn't have power himself but can notify someone (the writer) that something is wrong. (Just adding that I liked Dan Oh's reference to Italy, pronounced Lee Tae Ri, the actor's name lol) Back to the actual episodes content, I started to get attached to Haru as he was showing more of his personality and expressions. Good move to make him disappear because I'm now curious to know what happened and if an other character could have the same faith. Was Haru sent back to the manhwa Flower...

JAPAN -

BOUKYAKU NO SACHIKO - 8.5 out of 10. still. yes. 1st time i saw sachiko at manga magazine cover. As soon as i saw her eating food i knew she was something special and within 3 pages Shingo ran away. Manga has a very different appeal from the Live-action. Part is because of direction and part is because of Actor and acting. Art style and how dialogues are written makes is Quality media to cherish. So i do get the feel that Live-Action is more original than taking story from manga.

If Talking Paid - Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai - 8.5 out of 10. Must read Nippon Tv Description of show. Its far more strict and blunt. Really enjoyed the 1st episode. It was so refreshing. Maybe its because i'm coming across so much trash that even an above average show looks like decent. A possibility. Ikuta as brother and Koike Eiko as elder sister are perfect choice for the heir respective characters. Yasuda Ken as meta hsuband of Koike gems well. I say every actor looked comfortable and natural or maybe the characters are drawn so well that actor not much job to do. Niece-Mitsuru as pair is up there for action in their life. Don't assume anything naughty. I'm talking about progression of their growth. They aren't exactly a foil of each other but daughter-mother pair is ready to pinpong near future of Mitsuru.

New jdramas, new schedule.
If talking paid - seems the kind of warm family drama I missed.
Cheat- boring. next.
This is not a business expense - I love it, although the details are a bit too much 😅
Boukyaku no Sachiko- it's calm and nice. a good healing drama.
Starting.
Ouroboros. - The cast.
Nippon Noir- it has subs so...
Motokare mania - curious about the story.
Sherlock- I hope it doesn't bore me.
History 3, make our days count - I'll see what happens.

EXTRAORDINARY YOU (Ep. 8): #obsessed. Whatever happens, don’t hurt Do-hwa show! He’s the most precious cheeky violin-playing second lead ever. Kyung needs a seaweed slap.

MY COUNTRY (Ep.4): Sun-ho’s descent into the fiery pits of villain hell seemed a bit sudden to me, but I haven’t quite digested this episode. Thank goodness for recaps and discussing with other beanies. This drama is character-driven so there is a lot to analyse yay!

Yong Jiu's grocery store: If ypu missed a slice of life show, here is a great one. It is surprising and amusing how every kdrama beyond 60 min becomes tiring but this 90 min per episode Taiwanese drama doesn't even make me realize where all the time goes. It is so so good. But I know it definitely isn't for everyone as it is a slow, calming show watcged best before sleep. But I applaud everthing in it from the writing to the seamless past and present transitions and the beautiful actors and diversity. Most of all I think I love the unique accent they are speaking in.

Extraordinary you: It is good but maybe this weeks episodes were lesser good than the previous one.

Tale of Nokdu: So before episode five I wanted to talk about Jo Soo-hyang and how I've missed her... But damn, this show is HOT. Jang Dong-yoon needs to stop playing perfect, beautiful characters because it's too much for my heart to bear.

When the Camellia Blooms: This drama loves taking a character you liked and throwing them under the bus - I've never once had a consistent thought on Hyang-mi, I just can't figure out whether I like her or not. That applies for the others too. Except Ja-young. She continues to be the heroine I need.

Extraordinary You: Show, I adore you, so I REALLY didn't want to do this, but... you're starting to get on my nerves. Stop taking my heroine and having her dragged around like a rag doll. Why would you even give me such a perfect heroine if you were going to toss all her agency to the magical fate-changing men? I continue to be obsessed with this drama, but the gender politics are starting to make me crazy.

Love That Makes You Cry: @cloggie, I picked this one up for you, and I like it. Not loads, but I like it. Two episodes left, and I think my favourite thing is Ibuki's transformation, from the optimist to the hardened corporate tool. It broke my heart when he didn't remember the old lady he cared for so much in the earlier episodes.

Kemono ni Narenai Watastitachi: @noobita, I can finally give a verdict. Although I don't think it was as good as some of Akiko Nogi's other dramas - Nigeru wa Haji or Unnatural, especially - this drama was a treat. It's one where I didn't understand how much I'd enjoyed it until the end. I loved the immorality of it - not meaning that the characters were bad, they were just different. It's the kind of drama where everyone hardly bats an eye to promiscuity, which was kind of refreshing. The character development is the best I've seen in ages, and the soundtrack was gorgeous.

Extraordinary You: I like this drama a lot but for me Ha Ru is the least interesting character and Dan Oh less interesting around him.

When the Camellia Blooms: I think I'm enjoying this drama the most right now despite finding almost every character annoying. Poor Pil Gu. I knew DB's mom was faking. Hyang-mi is such bad news.

My Country: This might be the first saguek where I find the political maneuvering the most interesting part. Things I dislike: Sun ho, the romance and the twist with Hwi's sister. I get why they did a time jump in Episode 5 but man, time really stood still lol. I did like Hwi's 1392 version of a detective/serial killer wall.

Pegasus Market: Moon Seok-goo is so earnestly foolish it's hilarious that the Daema group guy keeps trying to enlist his services as a spy.

The Lies Within: Lee Yoo Young is so good but the investigation team is so bad.

I love, love Graceful Family. I could list all the things I enjoyed about the show but that may take a while.

I loved how consistent it was even to the end. There were no sudden character reversals. The baddies were baddies to the end, unapologetically so. I wasn't even worried when they couldn't find Ms Han. Running just wasn't her thing.

Pathetic Wan-soo oppa was pathetic to the end. He was never fully evil but never fully good either and that made me feel sorry for him. I would rather be one or the other.

Picasso's dad was useless to the end. He never had any real power and even though he sure thought so and that was his thing till the end. Picasso's mum. Hihi. I'll forever be grateful for her brand of crazy.

I want to be Suk-hee when I grow up. It takes guts to own your crazy the way she owned hers. Her theme song has become my own and I'll definitely be watching what will hopefully be well-written roles in her future.

The hero was a good guy to the end so yay consistency but let's just say I like 'em a little bad. Maybe if they'd put him in a leather jacket once? Oh well.

I will sincerely miss the Fish Family.

My Country: 7.0 (D)amnesia again. I forget everything else.

Pegasus Market: 9.5 Day 4 & 5
: watching a bunch of kids being obnoxious is not my idea of fun, but the payoff was LOL. Then I had to look up "muk". And somebody sure knows how to kowtow to modern-day royalty :)

Vagabond: 6.5 Lost a lot of points for an ending to day 9 that was unbelievable even by their standards. Team of assassins with orders to take out 2 targets and anyone who gets in the way doesn't take the chance to take out the targets and the two who are in the way. Sigh.

Leverage: 6.8 Kim Sae-ron has been great in the past, but it's been a while since I saw her in anything I really liked, so... Now *slightly* disappointed.

Melting Me Softly: 6.3 Have gotten tired of the TV executives. Got a big kick out of the current and 20-years-ago ways to study, because even the 20-years-ago was was newfangled for me.

Tale of Nokdu: 8.0 All those assassin widows... Hmmmm, did their assassin skills have anything to do with their becoming widows??? Were their husbands practice? Graduation exam?

When the Camellia Blooms: 6.5 So many people are making "Don't be a joke" comments it's like the Joker is a committee. If it isn't a bunch of them together, show deserves to lose points for being too manipulative with false leads.

Running Investigators: 3.0 Story moves too slowly with filler conversations. Even if you want to cover socially relevant subject you need to do it better. It didn't help that this week's subject has been covered by other kdramas.

Extraordinary You: 6.5 What has less control over the story than a supporting character? A viewer. And instead of scene changes with an odd sound effects and gaps in memory, I wake up to find that the scene has changed and I don't recall what happened while I was asleep.

@laica, you summed all my issues with Camelia and wrote it so much better than I will ever do.
I didn't have much time this week so I didn't catch with new episodes, mostly finished The Fearless and it was very satisfying watch, slow paced but without big dip in quality and really nice acting. Other than that American TV season started and I must admit I'm pretty disappointed by Nancy Drew unnecessary dark, heavy inspired by Veronica Mars, from new shows I'm really liking only Stumptown

Vagabond Bobbybond Hungrybond!!!

Nothing makes sense to me in VB land and I'm just rolling with it. I have no clue what's going on with the politics and plane crash though. I'm too focused on other things. Kekekeke.

My Rock Candy ship has sunk and I'm fine. I hope writernim stop making out of place romcom scenes in the drama and force a love triangle. It is seriously not needed.

I lol-ed that Vagabond is a code name for a chicken shop . That was unexpected and Kim Sun Young as chicken place owner was a good surprise!

Dalgun Monkey King remains undestructible. His resilience is otherworldly. It's amazing. Not amazing for NIS though, they are of less skill and appear not smart. Lol

Graceful Family: I still need to watch the final episode so I’ve been avoiding DB, but @mary I agree that this kind of makjang trend needs to continue. Especially if it keeps giving us kick ass women on both sides of the good/evil spectrum.

I could have done without one poorly written storyline though.

@laica you summed up exactly how I feel about When the Camellia Blooms. While I still find myself watching it every week, I’m still not quite sure where to put my finger on what’s not clicking.

Extraordinary You has been a great watch for someone like me who doesn’t like high school dramas, but I must say that I’m more interested in the questions surrounding the setting and getting less invested in Dan Oh and Haru as individuals at the moment. But all in all, still very excited for the ride!

Tale of Nokdu The little Aeng is so funny! She likes food and handsome men, she's the best :p

Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency I hope the King won't become a villain :(

When the Camellia Blooms I didn't watch it yet.

Extraordinary You My favourite one! I love Dan-Oh! She's so cute with Haru :D

Secret Boutique Only one episode...I hate sports.

Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life The jump time was pretty sudden.

Bye bye Vagabond

My Country: The New Age It gives me the feelings to watch a movie (without end). I like the action, the politics, the humor, the relationships, the dialogues, everything! In Gyo-Jin is unrecognizable.

The Lies Within Lee Min Ki! The only one who seems to know what he's doing.

Melting Me Softly I will watch the next drama of JCW because this one I can't anymore...

Treadstone It looks interesting :)

NokduWatched a bit of last week's ep. Couldn't find my funny bone.
Extraordinary YouI was looking forward to this week's episode but ep 9-10 - I don't know how to feel about it. It's like A3 became F4 and I'm not talking about paper size. Mostly I blamed it on my distracted state but I'll definitely get back to this one.

Currently on ep30++ in my Untamed rewatch. A rewatch should be simpler, more like watching in background and it's not. If anything, this rewatch is even more intense and emotional.
Now that I've read more of the novel, I am amazed this drama was even produced and gotten past the censors! Granted they pitched it differently but did the censors overlook the source? Definitely not complaining!

Extraordinary You Episode 6 - what pretty much takes up my time. By the time Wednesday comes till the weekend, I do nothing but spazz and rewatch and watch more BTS. Thank you MBC for the goodies! Love you.

Graceful Family Episode 16 - my makjang drama is finished 😢 I’ve got two gripes about it. I overlooked a whole lot because of this drama. Because, really, It’s not meant to be dissected and it’s a mindless watch. All sorts of makjang stuff happened here but that epilogue. That darn epilogue. I wish I hadn’t seen it! I hate that even in dramaland justice system is so effed! The TOP cult is mind blowing. And the other gripe is about the first son. I’ve said my piece about it on at reply to a fanwall post. Not gonna repost cuz it hurts and it’s gonna make me angry more. I could have overlooked that too and keep in mind that this is my mindless watch but I loved him...... and i didn’t want to love him after that reveal.

Arsenal Military Academy - It’s finally on Viki! I can finally watch on a bigger screen, my laptop. I’ve been watching this on my phone because iQiyi doesn’t have a desktop app for English shows. They’ve subbed up until ep 8, but I am starting episode 24!!!!!! Oh wells. I’ll just rewatch this show on Viki and perhaps finish the show on my phone. But aaaaaaaah my heart. Gu Yanzhen has my heart ❤️ I’m supposed to feel sorry for his heartbreak, but I can’t, lol, cuz he’s making me laugh so much. 😂Xiang Xiang, please notice him more. bb has his heart on a silver platter for you. Definitely loved their moment in Beijing. Yanzhen came to town to see her and that dance... that dance that was cut, but was shown in his flashback. I’ll be forever bitter about it.

The Tale of Nok-Du
Still enjoy the comedy but the romance feels a bit off. Wish they'd pick up the pace and speed things up a little bit. It would be great of they go by the same speed as Yul-Moo when he ran away from Nok-Du.

Extraordinary You
The drama should be named 'Secret' (but Extraordinary You is still awesome) since there're loooots of secrets in this manhwa world. I found myself obsessed with everything this drama offers. Even Baek Kyung, he does get on my nerves all the time but I can't completely hate him. Part of it because Lee Jae-Wook acting and visual. Another part is that his character setup is quite interesting. Now I understand how a pushing-pullinh relationship feels like.

<Variety Show: Problematic Men
Just binge watched 2019 episodes. Why did I just come across this show? I love puzzle solving and watching Ha Seok-Jin solving those puzzles makes it even better. Also, I never find Kim Ji-Suk attractive but he is such a smart cutie here.

When Camellia Blooms
Start ep1 and stop there. It's not that it's not good but Extraordinary You has occupied all of my time, heart and soul. I'll check back when EY ends.

One thing to complain though. I already subscribe to kbsworld and usually get broadcast of kbs2 ongoing drama but I have to pay for extra 2 different plateforms to watch Nok-Du and Camellia. This is unfair.

EXTRAORDINARY YOU Give us Haru back! I don't want to have Baek kyung be given a redemption arc next week because Haru is absent and he has been an horrible character the entire drama his mom dying is not an excuse and\or poor writing. Is JMC going to disappear too? I hope to see Juda and the main characters becoming self aware next week, see how the dynamics would be affected. AAah This drama is driving me crazy ><
TALE OF NOKDU the poltics are completely lost on me especially because I have no prior knowledge of king Kwanghae but the rest is still a delight to watch, Nokdu running after YM is the best part and I suspect he was a little disappointed when Nokdu said she gave up on him LOL.
CAMELLIA I'm a little behind on the story YS is the perfect male lead and the second lead is an annoying idiot thank you show for not giving us SLS for once.
MELTING ME SOFTLY: Ji Chang wook my dear even your pretty face won't convince to continue this drama. I might still watch Clips on Youtube but that's it for me.

Still watching and loving When the Camellia Blooms. That episode in which everyone was saying "Do not be a joke" was really smart and hilarious! Wow Hyang-mi is totally scary but I'm really enjoying what shes doing!
I'm also watching Lucky Romance for Hwang Jung-eum. I just love her! Its quite crazy and strange, but it gives some laughs!

1. When camellia blooms - I just sheepishly grin whenever Yong Shik is on screen. Kang Ha Neul definitely chose the right post army comeback project. He portrays Yong Shik perfectly. I just hope that whoever Joker is, he is not someone that I will care about / someone close to them.

2. The Lies Within - ah, Lee Minki. A different character than Beauty Inside and Because This Is My First Life. I honestly didn’t finish Beauty Inside as I feel like I was watching the same Lee Minki from BTIMFL, cold, aloof. Even the way they speak is the same. But here in The Lies Within, it’s a different characterisation. Lee Yo Young is a great actress and I’m loving Lee Minki’s dynamic with his two subordinates. 2 episodes in, and a little early to say whether I’m gonna love it or hate it. It has the Secret Forest vibe to it (political, murder mystery), so I’ m still looking forward to it.

3. My Country, The New Age - ah, the one drama that I didn’t expect to reel me in. I am not a huge fan of sageuk but this, this keep me on the edge of my seat. The war and fighting scenes was a high quality production. Most importantly, I cannot imagine how the story will unfold and that’s what keep me watching more. Give me more of Yang SeJong and his sad eyes! 😚

I am glad that Tale of Nokdu is only one episode because I am caught up.😂🤣I love the chase and two kiss scenes of Nokdu.

Extraordinary You: Behind two episodes

Graceful Family: I am only up to episode 8.

My girlfriend is Alien: I have three episodes that I need to watch.

Nine Kilometers of Love: Backburner for now.

MY country: When I have time. I will watch it.

Peaky Blinders: Hubby and I are up to watch episode 3. This show is still really good. I am loving the Peaky family. It is also good the actor who played cousin Michael use his original accent here then at Animal Kingdom. He use his America Accent.

Temptation Island season 2: My hubby watch this train wreck. Why is this train wreck is funny and good. LOL At least, we watched it together.💗💗💗

Pegasus Market 3/5 I can't find words to describe this show. It's utterly hilarious xD

Secret Boutique That last scene with Sun-woo and Hyun-ji made me want to see more of them. Even if they don't become a couple, I'd like to see more of their friendship.

Extraordinary You Writer-nim, can Baek Kyung stop being so angry? Puppy is starting to becoming a dog that's barking nonstop. Anyways, now that Baek Kyung is self-aware and it looks like he will continue to be a jerk, fighting Dan Oh! Take back Haru and take control of the manhwa.

Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life It's only the start after the time skip so nothing's happening yet except for people from the past to start meeting again. Currently watching because of Kim Jae-young ;)

Graceful Family 10/16 Uhhmmm, I wouldn't actually call it transgender Ms. Han. Nice try Show.

Since I'm watching Graceful Family and Secret Boutique simultaneously, I sometimes get confused with the chaebol family.

I can’t enough good things about My Country. This isn’t your mom’s sageuk and it isn’t your kid sister’s sageuk either. It’s fast paced, every bit of dialogue is gripping and “boring” is the very last word I use would describe it. Just watch it. I’m fast becoming Jang Hyuk’s biggest fan and he’s not even a traditional lead. However, I would disagree that he’s not a lead either; he adds nuance and depth to Bang-won that isn’t traditionally there. You can see how much he wants his father, the king’s, approval but how cut-throat he is at the same time. But Woo Do-hwan and Yang Sejong are exceptional too. They’re all good. Just watch it.

@rueffie omg I started Graceful Family and I LOVE IT!!!!!

I’m on episode 3 and my own regret is WHY did I start this so close to bedtime such that I can’t marathon more episodes. And WHY do I actually need sleep in the first place. And WHY did I say I need people around me- right now I want time alone to this drama. LOL. I’m probably the only one here who wants the weekend to end so the Boy goes back to school and I can watch the drama in peace. I’m such a bad mom. LOL. Oops.

But damn. It’s cracktastic and going to save me the wait till I get the next episodes of Nokdu.

Extra-Ordinary You
Yong-giu Grocery Store
Asaki YumemishiViki updated their interface, I hate it. They pat themselves on the back and say they listened to viewers. Who are you people ?🤔🙄 A visual nightmare, jumbled the hell up . Just deal with it until the next “improvement”.Starting a new,(another) job Monday, fulfilling orders for on line grocery shoppers. I’ll still do the event staffing thing at night. I worked a political rally yesterday and a comedy show earlier in the week. The comedian asked that all cellphones and smart watches be locked in a case. Worked with a outfit, (Yondr), to accomplish that, first time I’d seen that. It went surprisingly smooth, no hiccups there. Nice crisp fall weather here, working a craft beer festival at the oceanfront today, I’ll bundle up. **Dramabeans could really use a preview button, please🙏

Extraordinary You Devastated that Haru disappeared while Dan-Oh was in the hospital. What will happen next?! Kim Hye Yoon is killing it. The role requires so many different expressions that have to flicker across her face as we switch from shadow to stage to shadow and as there is growing uncertainty as to what is going to happen next now that the stage is changing.

Tale of Nokdu I was guffawing thinking about how the whole Nokdu-pursuing-Yul-moo thing looks to everyone. Was hoping to stretch this scandal out into a running joke. I sort of wish they hadn't jumped to the kiss and the reveal to Yul-moo so fast since I'm worried now. Will Yul-moo become part of their team or will he become an obstruction (he seems to be someone of influence...).

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung Halfway through. I'm loving it. It feels like a cross between Sungkyungkwan Scandal and Miss Hammurabi. The comedy and Cha Eun Woo's acting are a bit rough, but there is a charming earnestness eminating from the drama and the actors that is irresistable.

Be Melodramatic Picking this up on and off. It is in that weird but likable category. I love how it takes us into the workings of the tv/drama production world (the editor who "angel edited" Eun-jung and So-min will have be side-eying all similar talk/variety shows now...). My favorite bits have got to be the PPL stuff. And that shampoo song has been stuck in my head all week.

Extraordinary You: I’m enjoying this SO much. I’m on the edge of my seat waiting for next week’s episodes. COME QUICK WEDNESDAY! I need my Roswoon/Jaewook fix.

When The Camellia Blooms: Seeing Pilgu sob like that broke my heart. I want happiness and stability for him!! It’s the very least he deserves! We’re about 2/3 of the way into the drama now, and I really want to see a breakthrough with the case! I’m still on team Heungshik as the Culprit, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the show had more in mind for us!

Miss Lee: Is anyone even watching anymore? I’M SO TIRED OF EVERYONE’S TERRIBLE ATTITUDE AND MANNERS. JESUS. Would it KILL THEM to speak respectfully to Sunshim? It really gets on my nerves, I’m a hair’s breadth away from dropping it.

The Tale of Nokdu: Jang Dongyoon is such a gift. I’m mad we were robbed of an hour this week, and demand we get three next week (I’ll keep dreaming 😂).

CAMELLIA BLOOMS: At this point, the murder mystery does not interest me. It was annoying to have multiple characters say the same Joker line to amp up the number of suspects. JR's motivation to get back with DB is dumb. He is acting the same way (annoying, self-centered, childish) before DB left him. Why isn't he at home supporting his wife (who is more childish than he is) or taking care of his daughter? He is the one running away from his problems, not DB.
I wish this bad story arc would end sooner than later.
BEAUTIFUL LOVE, WONDERFUL LIFE: I think the time jump was terrible. It added confusion to where the characters are in their lives, what they have been doing/coping for the past 9 years, and why time will not heal old wounds.
PEGAGUS MARKET: The non-stop craziness is starting to slow down as the uplifting moral theme takes center stage. I did not think that the show could keep up its surreal Monty Python comedy for the entire series, but it feels like the writers are about to shift to worn tropes of an office romance, and dry corporate politics.

My Country (3 & 4): 💗💗💗 Hwi needs better hair! He looked totally dashing at battle fields! Gimme that look back! Kidding aside, thank you, beanies, for all your wonderful comments and history lesson in recaps. I enjoyed it immensely. 🤗
Tale of Nokdu: 💗💗The show keeps showing me flashbacks that I can NOT NOT care about what happened in the past. I am gullible that way.
The Great Show: 💗 I finished it!
When the Camellia Blooms: 💗 PG scenes always get to me. I am glad he is a good and smart kid, but he just has to bear SO much due to the immaturity of his parents.
Extraordinary You: 💗💗 I want him back! BK, I have not warmed up to him, but looks like the show is going to make him evil. Well, no cookie for you then.
Secret Boutique: 💗💗 What is Jenny's end game? I have a feeling she is planning to destroy herself along with her enemies. I'll be sobbing along with puppy when that happens.
Pegasus Market: 💗💗 Every week I think to myself.. They can't top the craziness from last week, right? RIGHT? And I was proven wrong E.V.E.R.Y.T.I.M.E! I've never enjoy someone's failure as much as I enjoy Bok Dong's.

I'll just be over here luxuriating in the fact that we have SO MANY good dramas to enjoy right now - its been ages since I've had multiple shows where I'm dying for the next episode. *happy sigh*

(special shout out to extraordinary you for killing me softly)

I decided to drop MELTING ME SOFTLY and WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS. The former isn’t getting good reviews by beanies (and the first episode wasn’t what anyone was expecting, I think). As for the latter, I didn’t care for the first episode, and didn’t like Gong Hyo Jin’s character. I’m assuming it carries on the same vibe for the later episodes (I only watched the first one), and if so, I wasn’t drawn in.

Currently Airing

EXTRAORDINARY YOU: Episode 8 finally grabbed me. And by that, I mean hook, line, and sinker. Ha Roo is adorable, and he better end up with our girl. On a side note, this drama is really nailing the whole early high school vibes for me. I don’t think anyone had an A3 in their school, but the way the students interact seems to be spot on. (ep. 5-9)

TALE OF NOKDU: I had high hopes for this drama when I first heard about it. It’s not quite meeting them. It’s by no means bad, but the politics is wonky. I could care less for the scenes with Nokdu’s family. I pretty much just watch to watch Nokdu and Dong-ju interact and see them attempt to hide his identity. (ep. 6-8)

Joseon Flower Crew - I am watching this, but I'm still not sure why - maybe because the leader of the flower crew has such a magnificent deep voice? The two female leads do nothing for me, but still I watch it. sigh..
Nokdu YES this is so much fun. But the little girl, no matter how much she steals the scene is still annoying to me. The plot is moving around so much I can't keep track. But the main leads and the widow's village are worth it.
Camelia - I like this show mainly for the pure and eager Young Shik. Somehow I am hoping against hope that the bracelet on that wrist at the beginning is a red herring and it really isn't her. Personally the bar maid is the one who makes me most nervous. Clearly, mom doesn't have dementia but what is she hiding?
Extraordinary You - While this isn't the crack for me as it is for so many I'm still enjoying this and the interesting storyline. The Fairy is quite suspicious to me and I think he has something to do with the writer. Baek Young is clearly very damaged and doesn't know what to do with his feelings about his awful dad. He has some serious anger issues, but I think (hope) he will turnaround.
Vagabond - I just had to watch and see how they finished the surgery what the heck was that????? My eyes got tired from so much rolling back in my head. What embassy has no guards - really? I find myself wondering "who in the world writes this stuff?"

My wife and I are almost to the end of GRACEFUL FAMILY- it dominated our viewing this last week. After episode 14 we at last have an explanation for why her 'father' dislikes the female lead.

We also enjoyed the fourth episode of PEGASUS MARKET. Mary is right about the increasing amount of heart that we are seeing in that show.

I think that I agree with Laica about WHEN CAMELLIA BLOOMS. In particular the writers seem to be having a great deal of difficulty with the character of the male lead

Hello Beanies,

This week I want to ask if anyone can tell me what happened after the fish funeral in Graceful Family ? I dropped the show because I don't like company politics and it was mostly just that and lots of boring characters. If you can, please tell me the short version of that makjang!

@laica my feelings for the MCs of camellia match yours & its the primary reason why I dropped Camellia.

I'm watching Extraordinary You. I like it a lot but it has issues galore. Objectively 5.5/10. Subjectively 9/10.

Just finished The Liar & his lover & despite all the things wrong with this drama, I quite enjoyed it. It was more character driven than plot driven, & I didn't think there was much to the characters to begin with but still it was addictive in that Wattpad kind of way. I guess had I been 14 I'd have given it a 9. As much as I enjoyed it & marathoned it straight, I give it 6/10 objectively (direction, acting, plots, law🙄, pacing) . Subjectively I'd say 8.5 considering I picked it up randomly at ep 12, marathoned till 16 last night & went back to watch 1-13 today.
For me the marker of a good drama is that its interesting from whoever random point you pick it, & it keeps you entertained & glued to it. That was one of the few criterias of a good drama it fulfilled, & fulfilled them well.
A headache free drama; if one is bored, likes pretty faces & wants good osts then this is a good choice.

Have to catch up with My country, Nokdu, GF. Also a few episodes of weekly idol...

finally, after a long time, i felt like i watched reasonable amount of episodes:-)
My Country: The New Age...i'm loving this show so far...feel so bad for both Hwi and Sun-ho...since the father, Jeon, is such a tyrant father, i don't get how these two even became friends in the first place or remained friends till things went south...Sun-ho knows how ruthless his father can be, so maybe he knows he has to become more ruthless than him so that he can keep Hwi & Yeon alive, i could be wrong about this bit but i felt that from few of his scenes. Isn't the music (not the songs) very global fusion type...i'm liking it though. btw, does Woo Do-hwan always play these type of roles that has some negative characteristics, as i saw him for a bit in tempted and sweet stranger previously?
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency: so, while i'm just noticing Kim Min-jae for the first time, i really like the character of Ma Hoon...i feel bad for the king, his situation is so unfair but i hope he becomes powerful and finds happiness...i can't decide who should get the girl! i didn't know Park Ji-hoon prior to this but he is owning this role...can't imagine anyone else doing this role...his expressions are on point and they give these funny music to them, and his habit of getting the wrong phrases are so cute:-)
The Great Show: the last two episodes had few emotional scenes...i actually ended up liking this show.
Graceful Family: i'm so happy that i watched this show...it's over the top but binge worthy:-)
When the Camellia Blooms: everyone seems to be watching this one so i thought let's give it another go, but i just couldn't:-(
Vagabond: each week i think i will drop but i end up watching LOL
Melting Me Softly : few scenes i laughed but overall i doubt i would recommend this show...love Ji Chang-wook and Won Jin-ah as actors but not their characters!
I Wanna Hear Your Song: its ok.
W (2016): i read such mix reviews about this one but i finally started this show:-) so far all good...
Signal (2016): stopped watching for a bit but catching up once again.

Finished the great show
Started and completed 100 days my prince in 3 days
Tale of nokdu,that kiss was wow. Shirtless nokdu was everything. Little aeng du was just crack. I can't accept one episode this week. I miss it
Vagabond, go hae ri is Suzy's best character. She's the best and her high five is cute.
My country, is seo hwi dumb or what. How can he continue to trust that his best friend after he was told his best friend sent him to die. And getting close to bang won to betray him?? Stupid move
Melting me softly, I don't really trust na young. Still waiting for when her best friend son would start working at the broadcasting station with her and dong Chan reaction. I quite like this drama. Its stupidly funny.
About to start Power

In Camellia...I feel she is extremely insensitive to Jong-ryol. She didn't tell him about his son and then treats him like a sperm donor when he finds out. She disparages him constantly and treats him as pathetic. He is somewhat, but hey, he had no idea he had an 8-year old son and is bound to make mistakes. So, on this subject, she seriously makes me mad.

Korean: TALE OF NOKDU. Now shipping the two male leads as the OTP after that kiss.
EXTRA-ORDINARY YOU: Started to drop it but liked the music too much.
Chinese: STANDING IN THE TIME: Why do I usually like the ones with low-ratings? Deals with publishing industry/proofreading. Sucked me in with the storylines of plagiarism and textbook errors (esp since that happened with my daughter's geography textbook in elementary). And the usual "all with the one I love".
UNTAMED: Never let it go. Such an emotionally engaging drama, no other drama has the same intensity, beautiful relationship and best character OST and BGM - ever. Listen and watch every day.
Taiwan: YONG-JIU GROCERY STORY. Beautiful and sweet. How can you not like the OTP listening to John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulders" while snuggling on the couch together.
HISstory 3: Just gotta watch those HISstories, you know.