Beanie level: Chaebol’s poor doppelganger

FACE ME: 8/12. Say what now? I’m not sure if I’m confused because the show is good or because it’s confusing! 🙄

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    I would love for Lee Min-ki to actually be the bad guy here, but there’s little to no chance of it, I fear. That all said, I do hope that they don’t end up making Lee Yi-kyung the baddie like they’re trying so hard to hint at…it would be horribly tedious if he were having an affair with his colleague’s wife-to-be and then he slaughtered her…but why?

    How about this? How about it’s the mom who did it??

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      Ah, my thoughts exactly! It’s so obvious they want us to think LYK is the baddie. I hope they surprise us, but it’s not looking promisingly innovative at this point. In the last episode, I literally thought it was the mom who did it. There’s clearly something fishy going on with her and that prison group etc.

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How have I been sleeping on the deliousness that is Yeon Woo-Jin (‘s acting 😉) ??

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    wat r u watching?

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    He sure is easy on the eyes, isn’t he? Sadly for me the answer is that he seems to specialize in shows I don’t want to watch. But I can recommend Marriage, Not Dating – a classic.

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      That is exactly my problem!! I’m just discovering him in A Virtous Business (which is yum) but everything else he’s been in was/is not something I want(ed) to watch. I even tried Thirty Nine just for HIM and I couldn’t do it. I will definitely check out, Marriage, Not Dating. Thank you so much much for that recommendation 💛

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BLACK OUT: 6/14 what a bunch of despicable, awful humans in this town. Who would want such people as neighbours, friends or family? They make me sick.

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Finished ARE YOU THE ONE. I’m going to dearly miss these characters that felt like friends I could root for and journey with through all the ups and downs. One of the best shows I’ve seen this year.

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    It has been a very special show. Almost everything was on point. I really loved the main characters.

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      Yes 🥰 Me too. Are you watching any other CD? Now that I’ve finished this one I might start another.

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        I have just started One and Only (and not because of the similar title 😂 It has been on my list for a long time).

        I was undecided between Destined, The Starry Love (a xianxia) and One and Only.

        I tried The Starry Love but the first episode wasn’t the kind of drama I want to watch now (it seems a cringey comedy), so now I’m starting One and Only.

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          😂 I believe you. You must let me know how it is! I started Blossoms in Adversity…the premise intrigues me but we shall see.

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            I have not seen Blossoms in Adversity but many people like it, so I hope you enjoy it too.

            I have watched two episodes of One and Only and I can say it’s very good so far. It’s promising.
            And the music is amazing.

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ARE YOU THE ONE: 40/40 This Prince Sui is 😀 I tell you. I want to shake him so hard. The depths to which greed can sink a man! Of course power grabbing and violence follow. OF COURSE πŸ™„ It’s not RS.

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ARE YOU THE ONE: 36/40 “It is hard earned, so I will cherish it even more.” 😭💛 Words I needed to hear on this it-should-be-spring-but-it’s-still-winter kind of Monday. Some shows are good therapy.

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    Enjoy the last four episodes!
    I’m missing this show.

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    We have had extraordinary hot days here in what should be early autumn. THe weather took it’s revenge today with a whole lot of rain and a reminder it’s not summer rain any more.

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      @ceciliedk it’s these transition “seasons” isn’t it? Our weather has been yo-yoying this way too. I hope you had a good summer. I find summer rain romantic 🤗

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        Yes. Though the really turbulent weather is usually in April here. There’s a poem in Danish that says “April er ej at stole pΓ₯, hver dag hun ta’r ny kjole pΓ₯” (“April is not to be trusted, she wears a new dress every day” or you could say “She wears a new dress every day. Do not trust April. Wait for May”)
        And a song that says:
        I choose, for me, April. Jeg vælger mig April
        In that what is old fall. I den det gamle falder
        In that what is new gains foothold. I den det ny fΓ₯r fΓ¦ste
        It causes a bit of hullaballoo, Det volder lidt rabalder
        But peace is not the best. Men fred er ej det bedste.
        In that, Summer is born. I den bli’r som’ren til.

        We have had a warm, recordbreakingly wet summer, and the the last week before yesterday was very, very warm. And yesterday very, very wet. Today, the weather is … OK. Like, long sleeves OK. Temperatures will stay below 65 F/ 19C and no rain today.

        @enriquequierecagar @turtuallySarcastic

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          OMG, I thought I had separated the original and the translation better. Here goes again:

          I choose, for me, April.
          In that what is old fall.
          In that what is new gains foothold.
          It causes a bit of hullaballoo,
          But peace is not the best.
          In that, Summer is born.

          Jeg vælger mig April
          I den det gamle falder
          I den det ny fΓ₯r fΓ¦ste
          Det volder lidt rabalder
          Men fred er ej det bedste.
          I den bli’r som’ren til.

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          Haha, poor April, not to be trusted 🤗 I was born on the last day of March and consider April my intro onto the planet so she has a special place in my heart. It’s also autumn in my part of the world so almost always perfect weather (mild, nostalgic, cosy). Are you in the NH? That means April is your spring…why pray tell is your weather more turbulent then?

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NO GAIN NO LOVE: 3/12 Oh my. Can we have this level of heart, swoon, fun, cringe, and bonkers delight all the way to the end please?!!! Our SML being introduced to romance novels is priceless 🤣

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ARE YOU THE ONE: 29/40 Our hapless hero. Am I the only one feeling like Mian tang is being really stubborn 😣 Why do dramas conflate stubbornness with female empowerment? They are not the same thing!

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    I have watched 28 so far.
    She is so cold and stubborn now… I love the drama and the main couple, but she is too hermetic. Maybe some voice-off lines could have helped us to understand her.

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      Now I have watched 29.
      And tomorrow 30 and 31 will be available on Viki 🎉

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      That’s what I thought too! I even thought that I had missed an episode where something happened that made her turn cold becuase it felt like it came out of nowhere. Well, not nowhere, but she recovered her memories and suddenly she’s a ‘different’ person. They didn’t even even have an initial conversation were she could have laid all her grievances down and been angry with him. But that scene where she stabs him with the hairpin looked like the first time they were addressing the situation openly and that wasn’t much of a conversation so I’ve been wondering if I missed something. Some voice-off lines could certainly helped. I still adore them as a couple alot and that part where he helps her out towards the end of 29 made me feel much better 🥰

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NO GAIN NO LOVE: 2/12 😂💗😭🥳🙌🏾💃🏿💛🥰

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ARE YOU THE ONE: 11/40 What an enthralling mess this is! I cannot imagine how all these LIES will be resolved, but I’m perched and ready 🥰

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    It seems like it will require all 40 episodes to untangle the threads. Not likely to suffer from a repetitive plot line.

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      It will be delicious if it continues to stay true to itself. But it would be understandable if there’s no happy ending. The tangled threads (lies) just keep tightening.

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    I’m a little behind. I have watched six episodes.
    I’m enjoying this messy couple. I love his expressions and the way he acts with his eyes.
    And she is a delight.

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      Isn’t she just! 🥰 Me too, his facial expressions are everything. It took me a while to get used to his speech pattern and by a while I mean like 3 episodes 😂 They’re so messy and so good. You’re keeping a good pace. *I* should go slower because I don’t want to be waiting for episodes and it seems to be taking Viki a day or two, at least here in my region (Australia).

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OBSESSING: Runners celebrating their PBs and *not* just medals. I can’t get enough of this.

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WATCHING: The way high jumpers launch themselves over the bar is like the coolest thing in the world. Almost as cool as watching a drama😍

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ON REPEAT: Walk – The 6th Album. NCT 127 🎶😎

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THE DOUBLE: 40/40 I’m going to sorely miss this show. It was such a pleasure. The best show I have seen in a very long time πŸ’›

Thank you @hopefulromantic for swaying me to watch it ❀️

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    I still have about 30 episodes to go, lol, but I concur. The direction, acting, and writing are all distinctive and addictive. I’ve only had to ff slightly here and there (which is HUGE for me with a cdrama, because when I watch them, I often end up ff 60% of them away and skip ahead because I get so restless and bored). I just finished the exam episodes and wow! They were so beautifully shot and compelling, although I did think the two musical performances went on a touch too long. But we’re just starting to see romantic interest from the Duke, and it’s so good.

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      It’s a true slow burn romance. I envy you with the 30 episodes to go! My bestie is at the same place too. I wish I could watch it again for the first time. I like how distinct the musical pieces were in the end. After Ruo Yao performed I couldn’t see how it could be surpassed so I liked that Fang Fei’s piece took us in a different direction. Yes, they were a bit long but enjoyable. I can’t wait to hear how you experience all the fun episodes ahead 🤗

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THE DOUBLE: 33/40 In which she runs to him and they hold hands. OH MY HEART!!! This show’s ability to communicate depth in simplicity is mesmerizing and heartbreakingly good. Now *this* is romance ❤️❤

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    I’d love to see a compilation of all those moments. You’re making me want to go back and see them, but they’d be hard to pick out since they are so well embedded.

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THE DOUBLE: 32/40 How about that verbal confession from Duke Su???!🥵💗💃🏿🙌🏾🤓 When a man who knows actions speak louder than words says the words, it just lands differently. No flash. Just clear🥵

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THE DOUBLE: 28/40 Tong er 😭😭😭😭😭 I did *not* see that coming 😭 All she wanted was a simple life of comfort and luxury after a lifetime of deprivation. I’m so upset about this 😭

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THE DOUBLE: 23/40 This show is spectacular. I cried and cheered. 23 episodes of consistent characters, zero fillers and tight plotting. What a heroine! And a leading man who is worthy of her. Bravo.

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    I’m not typically much of a c-drama fan, but like you, have been impressed with this one so far (although I’m only about four episodes in), and mostly because of the FL. She’s truly clever, and the writing is therefore clever, too. In these episodes I haven’t seen very much of the ML, which is one source of frustration for me, even though I know this isn’t primarily a romance. But what I have seen has only made me want more.

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    Yayyyy!!! So glad you’re enjoying it, Sunny!! 🤗 When you’re done with this one, if you’re looking for another C-drama and another strong heroine, I’d recommend Parallel World as a follow-up 😊

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THE DOUBLE: Episode 11 and I’m well and truly in love with this show. How is Duke Su present in every scene without being present in every scene?😍

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CONTENTED BLISS: I can settle into the sweet relief I feel after watching episode 9 and 10 of MSM. Overall, the show feels on track to stay true to itself and I am happy about that. No, I’m blissful.

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