Beanie level: Errand boy

Lady Park is the true villain/antagonist here. Our leads had better watch their backs. She isn’t an easy one to deal with. Even the king is glad she isn’t a man. Imagine her as a government official!

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    You guys are really enticing me to watch this.

    Quick question: I know Park Ji-young has been a formidable character since week one. Did she get to the height of it this week. I want to know so I can just this week’s installment and get all this enticement over with.

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      She’s definitely in the forefront in ep 13, previously she’s the power behind her husband/brother/family.

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      She took the main stage in ep 13 but was the mastermind all along

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    She’s reading The Art of War! Absolutely genius of this screenwriter.

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      Boy, that was good. Thanks to the Viki Gang for subbing the title of the book 👍🏼

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Any recommendations to reignite my passion for dramas
PS: I have been watching Kdramas for more than 3 years so I am in need of some light-hearted hidden gems here. Thank you fellow beanies in advance

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    Tell Me You Love Me. You may the first ep and see if you like it.

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      I’m not sure if it’s called light-hearted, but it sure feels soothing and gentle and quiet – at least in the first ep.

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    Heard It Through the Grapevine (2015)
    It is a gem. It is on VIKI (US)
    Go Ah Sung ❤️

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      Another oldie but goody

      Adolescence Medley (2013) Drama special 4 episodes

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    Gaus Electronics. 1st episode might not seem enjoyable to some, but from Ep 2 you will love it.

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    I second the suggestion of Gauss Electronics, and would also add Pegasus Market, Welcome to Waikiki, Once Upon a Small Town, Dali and Cocky Prince, and From Now On Showtime!

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    Once Upon a Small Town was really cute. No murder! Just countryside character a little bit overwhelming. But the ML was really nice, not too cold, and professionnal.

    Extraordinary You has one of the best FL! Danoh is such a sunshine!

    Girl’s Generation 1979 It was a cute drama even with this era.

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    recently watched Business Proposal. both couples were so adorable.

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    Ho Gu’s Love
    Protect the Boss
    Lie to Me
    Work Later, Drink Now
    20th Century Boy and Girl
    Top Star Yoo Baek

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    My “light-hearted gems” in chronological order:

    – Would You Like A Cup of Coffee (2021)
    – Special Labor Inspector Jo (2019)
    – Eunjoo’s Room (2018)
    – Naked Fireman (2017)
    – Chief Kim (2017)
    – The True Colors of Gang and Cheol (Drama Special, 2014)
    – Flower Boy Next Door (2013)

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    Every “light-hearted” drama these days comes with a murder, except OUAST as Kurama said 😅. I’ll also second Business Proposal as a truly light hearted drama, but it kinda fizzles out towards the end. True hidden gems for me were Eunjoo’s Room and A Poem a Day (though it has other not very ‘light hearted’ moments 😅 which I loved nonetheless).

    All the best for your quest to reignite your passion 👍. I am also trying to rediscover mine. And just as a tip, I think its important to manage your expectations and be flexible as a viewer 🙂

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Start Up. A perfect time for a rewatch especially with the similar vibes I get from Cast Away Diva

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    Uh-oh … go watch Kim Seon-ho in The Childe. He just won an award for it.
    That should cure any remnants of Han Ji-pyeong-itis that is making you want to see Start Up!

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      sure. I will give it a try. But I have been team Nam Do-san all along just like Dal-mi

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        Cool! Just a little word of warning both The Childe and Vigilante, in case of Nam Joo-hyuk withdrawal symptoms are 180 degrees opposite from their roles in
        Start Up!
        Hope you enjoy watching. 😀

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Beanies who watched Moon in the day this week Shall I drop it or go on with the ride?

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    If you didn’t like the previous episodes then I think you should drop it. I enjoyed this week episodes but it’s because I love the show, I’ve always liked it.

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Twinkling Watermelon I cried my heart out

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Angel Eyes. The drama is very slow.

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    I liked the childhood part with Kang Ha-Neul and Nam Ji-Hyun. I completely forgot about the rest. I’m not a fan of the adult actors.

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    Extremely boring, and only the childhood parts are good.

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Just when I was appreciating Twinkling Watermelon giving time to character development and romance we get hit by this cliffhanger. Are you kidding me? There is another accident!

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Twinkling Watermelon Who is cutting onions here?

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Kairos It has been so long since I saw a compelling mystery tale. Shin Seong-rok is on fire as usual

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    Yay! Kairos was great! The writer did a great job connecting things and made the narrative make-sense~

    Kim seo jin ssi was 🔥😆😆

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Rebel Thief who stole the people What an intriguing tale!

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Twinkling Watermelon, how can you end the episode like that and leave me hanging?

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My Dearest 2. What a breath-taking premiere! I literally sighed hard after the episode ended

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Is destined with you destined to be boring or did I have high expectations?

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    It took me three days to finish Episode 14. I just do not care about their past lives.

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      I am the opposite. I wanted the past life to be more detailed.
      There is something about the present day romance that is perhaps cheesy or they took a long time to reach this phase that I got bored. Perhaps it is because of Na-yeon’s obsessive and evil acts and our leads not standing up to her especially of female lead part. Eitherway I am dragging myself to finish the show. What a disappointment.

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Watching Jang Nara’s drama VIP. How can a drama be this intriguing!

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Remember War of the son What a masterpiece! Namgoong Min slayed it as the villain. But what is with the sad ending?

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Just finished Alice. And I am really thankful I am bad at physics. It is a whole scary world, just imagining it. The multi-universe thing freaked me out. The drama is great and thrilling, though.

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    borderland?

    japan used to have 1 new theme for such killer series every year.. bored of the concept honestly 🙁

    is this about part 2?

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      I mean the Korean drama staring Kim Hee-sun. It is about time travel and multi-universe. So when engulfs in that theme, I get a little bit nervous about the idea. But the drama is done really well and got me entertained.

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Heartbeat continues to be my fun watch for the week. Having a vampire intimidated by our powerful heroine is ground breaking and creative. Taccyeon is on fire.

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    I agree 100%!! Heartbeat is becoming the drama I’m most excited to get to in the week😊 I find it’s brand of comedy really funny, including their relationship dynamic – I mean, even that hair-flip from FL’s goodbye bow that whacked him in the face😂

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      Poor Woo-hyeol is doing as told because he is scared she might sell his house. Why don’t they turn the mansion into some sort of hotel or guesthouse? It will be really fun.

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    Intimidated and bitten

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I find Miraculous Brothers messier and darker than expected. Anyone thinking the same, or is it just me?

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    Here in the US we are still waiting for the first two episodes to be released subbed on Viki.
    Many have commented that the last poster was a tip that it could be heavier than anticipated.

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    does it mean good or bad? is the drama good

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    Yes, but the genre tags are right, so it is expected, I guess. The only confusion is the synopsis which is not what the drama plot feels like given Ep 1 set up.

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      Yes, I entered the drama following the synopsis without checking the genre. Yet after watching, I feel like it is way heavier than expected, especially after watching episode 2.

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Heartbeat is making my heart beat from the thrill. It has been a while since I was that invested, watching a drama, hoping they keep it up all the way. Can’t we get the cohabitation, already?

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Any recommendations for a light-hearted drama available on YouTube?

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    If you want to try cdramas, two of my favorites from Dec and January are Hi Venus and Meet Yourself both available on youtube. I’ll also recommend, Day of Becoming you, You are my glory and the currently airing Hidden Love.

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    hidden love novel will also do. it is short and full of feels

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