Pegasus Market (Episode 7)
Surprisingly, even though there was no procedural event covered in this episode, it felt surprisingly packed with all that Halloween fanfare, which I note that the show wittily referenced Kang Hong Suk’s previous role from Hotel Del Luna. More importantly however, we got Bok Dong starting to worry about collateral damage from the political fight at HQ affecting the mart, which could be his own weakness. I think we will get redemption for Young Goo when all the corruption unravels: I believe Gab will step into the line of fire for him and hopefully this softens his greedy attitude.

Extraordinary You (Episode 21-24)
Baek Kyung was told so many times by Dan Oh where her true feelings lay but he continues to manipulative her and be super vindictive towards Ha Ru. I think it’s super ironic that he thinks the story will go as per planned by the writer: he’s not strictly wrong, but seeing how Dan Oh is saying lines to Ha Ru that should have been said to him should be ringing off his bells since the storyboard happens even if it is not the right characters. I foresee a great tragedy where instead of Ha Ru, Baek Kyung ends up stabbing her instead due to his obsessiveness and struggle against Ha Ru over control.

Tale of Nokdu (Episode 19-22)
If only there wasn’t that stupid revolt which we all know will become the climatic conflict in the next two weeks, I’ll be a happy watcher of this show: a psychologically unstable king would have served as a really nice grey villain, though the history of how he lost his marbles would need some elaboration on and we would have lost the comedy at the first few episodes. I find it a little coincidental that all our village characters survived and it’s instead the major supporting roles that are dropping like flies: I have a feeling Hwang Tae will be the next to go after a misstep on his double agent plays.

Melting Me Softly (Episode 11-12)
So one moment they are talking about Adam and Eve and suddenly our male lead spots a spy camera: yeah the drama is all over the place now. The funny thing is, there were some really nice emotional beats especially when the spotlight was on the family characters: Professor Hwang regretting pushing through the experiment after seeing Nam Tae, Dong Chan comforting his now physically older siblings, though Byung Sim and even Ji Hoon never fail to be atrociously bad. But of course we got Ha Young the backstabber and some random medical emergency to ensure we got a terrible plot.

JAPAN -

IF TALKING PAID - 8.5 out of 10. 4 episodes so far. 1st 19 minutes of episode is for deciding who ate an popsicle. Awesome. for many it is a boring show but for me its highly entertaining. Mom vs. Son is building up.
Brother-in-Law is such a nice character.

Marigold in 4 Minutes - 8 out of 10. Manga was awesome and so is show. I'm all in for legal incest. I never had any problem with it ever but some bigot minds can't comprehend basics of human relationships and start their trashtalk. Waiting for Translation.

Quite busy so planning to drop every other show. All these will be mostly liked dropped. Thanks to that Anon for scrapping episodes from Sony Gem.

Grand Maison Tokyo - too many episodes. drama chef 7/10

Ossan's Love - A bit overrated but still fun 7/10

The Man who can't get Married - 6.5/10 I'm not amused

Okazu-Kun in the ad-agency - 7/10 gonna continue. All views for December.

Death Hall - Interesting 6.5/10

We Apply for an Easy job - 7/10 - Slow watch. not gonna drop this everything going south show.

Extraordinary You: Kyung made teeny, tiny improvements this week, but I still have to physically restrain myself from yelling YOU CAN BE BETTER THAN THIS at my screen every time I watch. I thoroughly appreciated his vocalisation of the fact that, when you think about it, he's got no one else but Danoh. It doesn't excuse his behaviour, but it reminds us that he's not just your regular second lead jerkface. He's struggling, and he doesn't know what to do, and in some ways, I can kind of understand. I'm also really looking forward Dohwa and Juda finally talking about Juda being self-aware. That conversation needs to happen asap!

I love everyone's sageuk costume. Lee Jaewook looks SO handsome in his robes. More, please.

When The Camellia Blooms: Can we just keep Pilgu safe and out of harm's way forever? He is so precious and deserves only good things. I hate that Jongryeol talked to him about moving in with him behind Dongbaek's back. I mean, come on, dude. Just stop.

The Tale of Nokdu: THEY!!! FINALLY!!! KISSED!!! (screams) I love these two together and I just want to make bad Yulmoo go away so they can live happily :( I'm one episode behind, so I haven't watched beyond that wonderful scene in the rain, I can say that I truly love this drama and Jang Dongyoon so much.

I still haven't advanced from the ending of the 6th episode of Nokdu. I was following a (Joseon) romcom... and it suddenly changed into a saguk... with a crazy(?) second lead... Hmmm. I still want to come back to the show, only I need to wait till I adjust... and have the right mood.

In the meantime I dived into Camellia and managed to watch up to ep 12. And... oh, Hyangmi... 😢

Extraordinary - funny that currently I'm there mainly for Jooda's awakening... and her relationship with Dohwa...

Mary, the office and IT work (and questions!!) was my favourite part as well...

*When the Camellia Blooms:* The last week episodes seemed slightly dull without Hyang-mi and also the weird trajectory of some of the characters, but we got just a little more scenes of Hyang-mi and my heart just broke for her. Yayyy Pil-gu for being honest with his father and accepting Yong-shik! Impressed with Dong-baek's presence of mind in the mall. Next weekend's episodes are going to be so fun with everyone stepping up! Looking forward!

*Arang and the Magistrate:* I am just in love with Lee Joon-gi! Swooony! All of his dramas are on my list! I was just a little disappointed with the ending, but glad it had a happy ending! Also Hwang Bo-ra is as much a chemistry queen as Shin Mi-na I think! The drama had the best ensemble cast! When I binge watch a show I read the recaps for about 3-4 episodes when I start watching but then get carried away with the show so just stop reading them. But this one time I religiously read the recaps after each episode, and just like many have said the recaps were even better the show! Guess its because of the nature of the show which was full of mystery, so there was a lot of guessing and theorizing. You all are awesome Dramabeans team!

Gonna start Chief Kim next!

Extraordinary You: Only seen till episode 19-20. So many unanswered questions. Baek Kyung still being a jerk. I love this show but I am confused by everything.

My Country: Seen only till episode 9. Poor Yeon. I cried a few times while watching. But the show continues to be awesome.

Tale of Nokdu: I don't feel much sympathy for the King. Just want a happy ending despite history.

Catch the Ghost: Episode 5 was hard to watch. But the leads are so cute. Yes I do wish Yu Ryung was more careful but I like her. I felt really bad for her for her in the next episode and was disturbed when she got hurt.

Vagabond: It is still ridiculous and yet still almost fun to watch. Caught up with everything even though I started late and that's why I wasn't able to catch up to the other shows

Miss Lee: I understand the characters more after knowing their circumstances and understood why they acted the way they did. It was good to see them work together and see Miss Lee try to take charge. Also only seen till episode 13.

Melting me: Really starting to loose whatever interest I have. Not much of an emotional impact in scenes that are supposed to be emotional cause they don't spend much time on it.

Yong Jiu Grocery Store: If you are a fan of Misaeng, Dear My Friends, My Ajusshi or any other slice of life show, you'll love this one even more. There was not a single moment in the 10 episodes where I thought I wish this was different. Nope. Never. It was all done so well. Everything that happened was for a reason and this show mastered show don't tell to the extent that I consider the storytelling better than that of the ones mentioned above. It was wholesome and fulfilling with a lot of thought going into every scene. Easily the best slice of life drama I have seen till date.
Extra Ordinary You: Is it just me or has the show become quite boring? I mean the sageuk reveals are nice but nothing really happens in the current timeline/manhwa. We are approaching the end so I'm hoping for some good conclusion. Also MBC, who writes the biggest twist in the character description? That character description spoiler ruined the show for me but well that was my deliberate choice, didn't know they'd take 12 episodes to reveal that.

Tale of Nokdu I really like the love story, I'm not sure about the plot.

Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency It's finaly over. The end was meh...

Catch the Ghost When the girl barely opened her door to the cops, I understood that Petty thief was not only a thief... It's frustrating when you understood the plot before the cops. But I'm happy they will finaly all work together!

Extraordinary You For a youth drama, so many things happened since the start. I like the fact the writer can write what she/he wants, Haru and Danoh will always fall in love with each other.

Secret Boutique No episode 😭 It's not really nice for the team who is working on this drama. They work hard but all the story is cut by breaks.

Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life This drama is nice when they show the young couple! All the rest is frustrating.

No Second Chances I don't have an opinion for now. But I'm happy to see Kwak Dong Yeon :)

My Country: The New Age Poor Hwi !

The Lies Within The kidnapper and the killer don't seem to be the same person. The kidnapper is exposing all the murders that have been tried to be hidden in accident.

Tune In For Love I didn't know that Jung Hae In's character had a tragic story :( but their love story was lovely!

You From the Stars: Rewatch! One thing I wanted to bring up was that I love the messiness of this love story. Although best friends falling in love is ultimately a far more pleasant watching experience, watching an invasive and embarrassing girl and a cold and cruel boy - who can't sit in the same room without arguing - fall in love despite themselves is mesmerising. Everything about this drama still holds up - the delicious angst, the crazy villain, the glorious special effects, and most certainly the comedy. Watching #1 Scene Stealer Bok-ja have a moment with any handsome man who walks into her view still cracks me up.

Yoo-yeol's Music Album: This is actually just the BEST film. A sentimental, sensual rollercoaster of feelings.

When the Camellia Blooms: I'm very behind, because frankly, the elements of the show seem to be getting more and more out-of-tune with each other, but I'm determined to ride this one out now that I've gotten so attached to the characters.

Haru Found by Chance: I love you, Baby, flaws and all~

VIP and Secret Boutique. Dull. Both may end up in my "Twinkies without a filling" category, along with Misty, Money Flower, and others. What's with the whispery delivery of wicked Chairman Kim in Secret Boutique? It's more comical than sinister. I thought Kim Min-jung in My Fellow Citizens was the oddball speaker of the year but this lady has her beat.

Dropped The Lies Within and Leverage.

Back to dramas that have a real script. I'm on Empire of Gold for the 4th time. Park Kyung-soo, where art thou?

Currently watching When the Camellia Blooms (so sorry for Hyang-mi dying, Kang Jong-ryeol has the biggest dilemma, and Dong-baek has just gotten new confidence to slap her sister around) & Miss Lee (I like Hyeri when her voice is not so panicky).

Vagabond for Ki Tae Woong but 1 minute in ep 13 was just....*sigh*. I don't expect his airtime to increase but I'm still holding on. The show is unrealistic and it makes me laugh at the absurd moments 😂.

Anyways...rumor has it one of the main characters will be killed. And rumor has it that it will be KTW, for 'emotional impact' since Dalgun and Haeri are basicly untouchable. Please be just a rumor.

VIP: I liked the second week better than the first. I'm more interested in the three women than Jang Nara and the husband's story.

When the Camellia Blooms: Hyang Mi vowing to change made me sad. Jessica and her Instagram life also made me sad. I'm not on Instagram, but I know people just like Jessica who only feel pretty or worthwhile based on the response they get on social media.

My Country: The last scene in Episode 11 between Bang Won and his father was so powerful. Plus, BW had a fight with his fan so my life is complete.

Pegasus Market: The Halloween episode was nice. Poor Gab had a lonely life and an affinity for fur-lined jackets from a young age.

Extraordinary You

SPOILERS DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE LATEST EPISODES

Let me rant. Please.

1. Why are they making Baek Kyung a douchebag-nice guy-evil guy-sad guy making my brains flip and hurt multiple times in each episode? It's like crazy wild the range of Kyungs I see... what is going on? What the heck is the writer doing????

2. Boredddd with the blandness of sweet Haru and Danoh....it became draggy after a while.

3. Loved Past Haru in blue - hey, it rhymes!!!! - loved the tragic tale of doomed love between Past Haru and Past Danoh. Loved Past Baek Kyung's conflict looking down at the girl he's falling for...Kyung is heartbreaking when he's torn, whether in the past or present.

4. Lovedddd badass Juda. Was rooting for her all the way.

Haven’t watched too much. Got a full time job in addition to my part time. Lots of walking, 5-7 miles a day, lol feet hurt the first week. Got some great shoe inserts (Walk Hero, shameless plug) from Amazon. Worth 5x their weight in gold and the price was right too.

Extraordinary You: Behind. Is Baek Kyung fated to be a jackass in any life time ?

Watched an Indian film, Soni about a female police officer in Delhi. Could have been better. Interesting premise though.

K film Parasite Enjoyed the acting and the first half of the film, second half felt rushed and how do we wrap this up feel to it.

J Film The Inugami Family (1976). Enjoyed it. Post WWII, wealthy industrialist dies. Old boy had three sons by three different ladies, (married none of them). He had also taken in the daughter of his benefactor. His will stipulates she has to marry one of his sons.
All hell breaks loose at this point and the murders commence. A low key detective is hired to help the police solve the murder spree.

Lots of intrigue. Birth secrets, assumed identity, back stabbing, poison, family greed. The same producer did a remake but folks say to go with the original.

My wife has been watching C drama The Legend of Mi Yue. I have caught enough episodes here and there, I’m going to start watching it too. Stars, Sun Li (❤️), Liu Tao

CAMELLIA BLOOMS: KJR asking Pilgu to live with him without consulting with DB kills any redemption for his character. The murder mystery elements are being too forced that it is derailing the main story. I can self edit out most of the mystery "drama" because the market characters real stories are so much better.
PEGASUS MARKET: Last episode showed that there is some real reasons behind some of the craziness.
BEAUTIFUL LOVE, WONDERFUL LIFE: With the fake reshuffling of alliances, this show is going into slow, elongated, filler mode.

hope everyone's doing well...just watched a bit of Untamed this week (am on ep23), and nothing else...hopefully by next week i would catch up on Vagabond, My Country, Flower Crew and maybe also I wanna hear your Song...i dropped Melting Me Softly...though i keep thinking i may pick up When The Camellia Blooms since it seems to be quite popular, maybe i may just like it in the third try LOL until next time, take care...

TALE OF NOKDU: I love this drama. It was a fun saeguk romcom, Now its dragging. I feel like my time is literally being sucked out of me while watching the last few episodes. Pls let's go back to the fun part. The ending of this week episode is what I'm looking forward to.
VIP: its more than adultery. Going to keep tuning in
MY COUNTRY: Hmmmmm, i seriously didn't understand six years later. Like wtf
NO SECOND CHANCE: KWAK DONG YEON. I'm here for you
VAGABOND: 😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗😍🤗😍😘😍🤗😍🤗😘😍🤗😘😘😍🤗😇😘
MELTING ME SOFTLY: in as much as o like you, I'm getting tired already.
SKY CASTLE: Im liking this drama but I can already feel the undertones of evil. Should I continue or just give up??

Hey Beanies. Mine are
1. VIP
Surprisingly good. Jungsun looks like the most perfect woman in this show, but we have not seen the whole story, and noting how grim her husband looks like (although he also seems like a warmhearted man inside), I am sure that they have not told us everything there is to know about both Jungsun and her husband.
The drama is also good with storytelling and conciseness. In 4 eps, I can understand each ladies' backstory, their struggle and stuff. (..but it doesnt mean it is okay to snatch your colleague's husband!!! She doesnt deserve it.)
I am obviously bracing myself for next week's impact.
The drama also shows us how the world works (how many people focus more on appearances, put stereotypes on people, and treat people differently based on their looks/background), also, how bad publicity doesnt always mean bad result), and many more, including how money and work/family balance is a problem for EVERYBODY.

2. Extraordinary You
Haru is perfection. Too bad he is a manhwa character only.
I also secretly wish that Dohwa is in the same class. Sometimes he looks like left behind because he doesnt belong to the same classroom as the rest of the characters.
Who is that new girl? Is she squid fairy's lover from the past manhwa?
An awaken Juda is the better version of Juda. Just like Dohwa. As about Kyung...I dunno, I still dont like him. Even in shadow, when he knows that his brother is also awake, he still treats him like crap.

3. The Eternal Love
I am catching up. Not as epic as the other dramas in the same genre, but it is interesting and entertaining that I ended up finishing 8 eps (that is 4 hours!) in one sitting. I stopped simply because I still want to live. LOL.

MELTING ME SOFTLY: last week I couldn't stand more than one episode...

VIP: I like it, its vibe and the way it tries to fool us. It's my first drama with Jang Na-ra; she's great at acting and very pretty.

EXTRA-ORDINARY YOU: it's adorable. I'm interested in all the characters. Awake Ju-da is great!

THE TALE OF NOK-DU: I'm behind because of VIP and real life. I'm sad the dress crossing is over, but I still like it.

WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS: it's a good drama, better than many others, but I feel a little tired and I am not so much interested about Joker's identity.

COMPLETED
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE: 5/10 to the horror; 7/10 to the family drama. It's too long and some episodes are boring. No tension, no effective music. Only some ghosts here and there.

Currently I'm watching Extra-Ordinary You, Tale of Nokdu and Signal.

Extra-Ordinary You is definitely my favorite. I enjoy even the slow parts. That Haru is so cute.

Vagabond: 6.5 So what was day 13? Calm before the storm? But if the storm is still to come, what on earth was the week before?? Meanwhile, somebody should rewatch and count to see if they have more bullet holes than plot holes.

My Country: 7.0 The build-up that should have been suspenseful was sleep-inducing. And spare me the long-lasting poison routine.

Extraordinary You: 5.4 (days 9-12) Improving slightly over the 4 hours I watched this week, but the premise has gone stale. Terminal illness & rich people guys acting like arrogant jerks are two of my least favorite things and the twists in this show are not nearly enough to make me like them. I suspect that much of the love show gets from Beanies is because of cheekbones in the reverse harem, but MMDV (My Mileage May DOES Vary).

Leverage: 7.6 Still good, but I don't enjoy the Alzheimer's theme.

Running Investigators: 4.3

Pegasus Market: 9.5

Catch the Ghost: 7.9 Much more coherent now that they've dropped most of the humor. Usually I like funny, but not in a serial-killer show.

Tale of Nokdu: 7.8

When the Camellia Blooms: 7.5

Melting Me Softly: 5.5 Sleep 20 years or 200, take as many cold showers as you want, and it will still be the same old chaebols and the same old corruption. I don't think that's *supposed* to be the point. Day 12 (1) the one-time 48-hour antidote is probably the lamest thing in the show so far -- but also one of the most typically kdrama-ish; (2) last couple minutes raised it a point.