Beanie level: The Goblin’s underpants

Cdramas are slowly growing on me and You Are My Glory is an absolute visual delight. Every scene with the leads is insanely beautiful. The female lead especially has my whole heart.


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    I can’t believe this pairing happened and it took so long. They are one of the prettiest pairs in cdramaland but i was glad to watch the show lived up to total sweetness and no angst.

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      Happy to hear there is no angst! I was worried about the ep 23-30 lull..

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      I ended up binge watching this is 3 days and it was an absolute visual delight also helps that leads were so wholesome together. It felt a bit angsty in between when he turned her down then moped around for a few episodes but after that the cute took over in full swing and I forgot all about it. The ending was so good and everything came full circle. The wedding scene though was the best and Dilraba was absolutely stunning.

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        I actually didn’t mind the angst, in fact I much prefer angst before starting a relationship than after. This made sense to me since Yu Tu was going through a jaded phase, and he needed to be absolutely clear before entering the relationship. I am glad that the time he spent away from her made him yearn for her more and eventually go all out to get her!
        And not many dramas show us a relationship after they get together. This show not only did that, but also showed life after marriage!
        Talking about it makes me want to go back and watch some scenes again… ha ha.

        Both of them are good looking! visual delight indeed.

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    I just finished this today! I hope we see them reunited for a new project soon 😊

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    Oh! I just started watching it 2 days back and I can’t stop!
    OMG! They both look absolutely gorgeous.
    And i totally like the set up.. almost like love at second chance.. I like how mature both leads are and their organic growth in their relationship..
    I am on ep 10 and totally loving it so far.
    I can’t believe I missed this when it aired.

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      It was my fastest binge! I finished it in less than 48 hours 😆 🤣 😂

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        ha ha.. that would have been me if I had started it on Friday! Their chemistry is perfect.. I can watch them sit and play games and chat all day.

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          Right?! I think I wouldn’t mind if the drama has 100 episodes 😆 😂 😅

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      It really was great seeing two leads in their 30s having a realistic and mature relationship despite the fact that one of them was a massive celebrity. Their relationship was just so real despite being a fairy tale of sorts.

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    You Are My Glory was easily my favourite romcom from last year and among my top shows from any language or genre. Just a wonderful show throughout in both the acting and making. Dilraba was immensely likeable as always, but I was surprised by how good Yang Yang was too – I hadn’t been too impressed by his previous performances but he was a revelation here. Their chemistry together was just unreal. I wish more cdrama (and kdrama, let’s be honest) romcoms were like this. Just the right touch of angst and slow burn, but mostly a sweet and thoughtful romance with equally compelling halves.

    I’m glad more people are finding the show and loving it as much as I did!

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      I am SCREE-ing and squealing at these little touches, gazes, subtle glances, small gestures.. like this show is nailing the slow burn romance. its killing me!
      I love how they casually share private information (like how she hands him her phone before going on stage..).. I love these details and its so well done!

      I cannot believe this is my first Dilraba drama! Loving her character and her acting here..
      And Yang Yang, I have seen him in Love O2O, thought he was ok, but can’t act. He def is vastly improved since. This role is written for him and he def looks more mature and more handsome now, and the camera knows it and captures it perfectly! lol.

      I hope I survive this!

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        Slow burn always works best in the little details. Remembering them just subtly glancing at one another and looking into each other’s eyes still makes me blush after a whole year! They truly were something special.

        Totally agreed on Yang Yang improving leaps and bounds since his Love O2O days. He was just another pretty face to me back then, but his recent work on You Are My Glory and Who Rules the World has me considering him as a serious actor™. And him becoming even more handsome certainly helps too!

        Don’t worry, you’ll survive this and keep on swooning with the rest of us!

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        This was my first drama for both of them and they were so good. Chemistry and acting everything was excellent.

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Picked up my first Cdrama and its surprisingly not bad. The dubbing keeps throwing me off though.

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    The dubbing might be the most annoying thing about cdramas..
    But you’ll probably get used to it 😉

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      I’m trying. It doesn’t get better at any point but the cute keeps me going. Any idea why they dub? Its awful and I’m sure the actors have better voices.

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        I know of two reasons they so frequently use voice actors: to even out accents, and to avoid having to deal with background noises (this is more often a problem for historical dramas) since certain sets can be pretty busy with multiple projects being filmed at the same time.
        That’s what I’ve gathered, at least.
        Though I feel like money and profit play a big part in this too 👀

        In my experience modern dramas are dubbed less often, though, so you probably got a little unlucky with the one you’re watching (or was it me the one who got lucky? ahah) 😅

        Hope you can still enjoy the cute, though!! ^^

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        It’s often because of the accents. It’s hard when a TW actor plays in a Cdrama because I’m used to his voice and suddenly it’s another one.

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    The dubbing made it impossible for me to ever get into Cdramas. It literally makes me shudder

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    Cdramas get a bad reputation (things of the past, i guess), but honestly there are some really good dramas. And they’re improving on them.

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      Any recommendations? I’m only the mood for cute fluff these days and thankfully this one offers just that but I’m always up for more cute.

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        Legally Romance, Day of Becoming you and My Fated Boy are total cute fluff shows. Though all of them have a substantial story to keep you invested as well.

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          Plus in all of these shows the actors use their own voice so that’s a plus. I don’t mind dubbing as much now, in fact spme actors are better dibbed. But for the sake of the overall project, those dubbed in the actors voice or not dubbed at all feel better somehow. You can also You Are My Glory to the list. That’s cute, fluff too.

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        The evolution of our love is a good friends to lovers drama. It has had several remakes since the original Taiwanese version and I prefer the Chinese version over the K drama. I tend to use subtitles is that an option? Then you could lower the spoken words.

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        Go ahead is my favourite Chinese drama it’s a slice of life romance. Single dad raising his daughter while running a restaurant. He is a great dad and a loyal friend to the dad upstairs. You see the family grow as new members join and the children grow up.

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    The dubbing turns me off so many times… I always get the impression, it’s the same actors who are dubbing. The woman are always given the same kind of voice like cute and “obedient”. It’s why I don’t watch many Cdramas, I can’t overcome it.

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      I’m only on my first drama so its probably too early to say this, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they really were using the same actors to dub everyone.

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      I agree there was a spate of dramas with the same girly voice that wound me up and I had to stop watching because it got on my last nerve. I like listening to the language while I read the subtitles to familiarise myself with the language but I could not do that so that’s why I stopped watching. The dramas I watched before that trend were really good. A watched a mix of modern and some historical fantasy so I was gutted that I couldn’t continue.

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I don’t know what the future holds for their relationship but for now I want to enjoy every minute of their sweetness.




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Currently addicted to Twenty Five Twenty One. Had to come and post about how beautiful this confession scene was.


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Late appreciation post for Kim so-hyun and her pretty Baeksang Awards dress. Love the more mature cut and bright color. Waiting for her next drama.




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And she needs more action dramas. I keep re-watching her fight scenes because she is so badass.





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The fight scenes were amazing as well. A female warrior on the battlefield.




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On a shallow note, Kim so-hyun is stunning with her hair tied up. I’m enjoying the maturity she brings to her character post the time skip.



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This scene was heartbreaking. Both Kim so-hyun and Na in-woo were excellent in their portrayal. Very impressive.

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Her action stunts are always impressive. I’m in awe whenever she is in her battle gear.

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Special appreciation for Kim so-hyun being one of the youngest to be nominated for Best Actress. She has always been great but her performance in the drama has been her most mature acting till date.



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As far as I’m concerned this is the bear-rabbit couple. Keep those kisses coming.

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Literally the cutest kiss scene I’ve seen in a long time. The cute build was great fun to watch too.


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    Here it is!!! Liked this scene so much😍 Tried to screencap it to make a gif, but Viki is blocking my recorder 😭
    Can I steal this? Just to have it as a happy pill for when I’m having a stressful day

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      I’ve found all these on google and I think they’re for free use as long as we don’t crop the water marks. Feel free to save they really do cheer you right up.

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Their chemistry is effortless and thoroughly enjoyable. I’m hoping there’s a lot more cute scenes with them in the future episodes because they brighten up the drama whenever they’re together.



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    There’s a rewatch for both these episodes today on Discord if you want to join. It may be more snarky than just cute, but it should be fun.

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      I have absolutely no idea what discord is but thanks for the invite. Unfortunately I won’t be able to join but I’ll be rooting for the fun. Haha

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I might become obsessed with all the beautiful Goguryeo clothes and jewelry.



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Kim so-hyun flaunting her range. That’s a lot of characters and each very distinct.

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    Gorgeous! 😍

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      I’m in love with all her new looks. Very beautiful and fierce.

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Just Kim so-hyun being bad-ass. I’m looking forward to her action scenes.



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Royalty suits her. The headpiece is very pretty.


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    Yes, that headpiece is pretty.

    I guess they wore earrings during this period. I believe I’ve seen earrings in dramas set during earlier periods of Korean history.

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      Yes they did! Dangling earrings were quite the rage it seems: https://twitter.com/BTSARMY_Salon/status/1263877776844550144/photo/1

      Another Goguryeo pair: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/PYH20180531276000341

      Gaya pair of earrings, 5th century: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/44767

      Silla, 5th century: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/44765

      Baekje, Gold Earrings of the Queen Consort of King Muryeong (National Treasure): https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2018/11/06/koreanHeritage/National-Treasure-Gold-earrings-found-in-King-Muryeongs-tomb/3055220.html

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      Edit: I think the third link is for a Silla pair as well.

      Anyway, this was a great observation @peridot! I hadn’t noticed it before, and your comment sent me on a web search for Three Kingdoms earrings. 😀

      I’m assuming we don’t see many earrings during Joseon because of Confucianism? Surgery wasn’t allowed, so I imagine body piercing was similarly forbidden. We do see it in Goryeo times.

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        Yes, I have a feeling Confucianism played a major part in that.

        I guess my passion for piercings drew my attention to her ears. I’ve always noticed the lack of earring in dramas set during the Joseon era. I have seen dramas set in earlier periods, but I really only just thought about this difference now.

        And now in modern-day South Korea, there are so many fun pieces of jewelry that people wear in their ears. It’s amazing how much things have changed–but this can be said about many countries in the modern era.

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          I only noticed the differences in the hanbok and headpieces but strangely jewelry never caught my eye. Though now I feel I’ll be looking out for it actively. It’s interesting to see the differences between the different time periods.

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      You’re right. I remember seeing earrings in the Silla era but it’s interesting how the lack of earrings in Joseon dramas never struck me as odd.

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        I guess I just accepted the lack of earrings in Joseon-set dramas. But @wishfultoki‘s comment about the possible role of Confucianism makes sense. We’ll all have to continue this conversation after this drama premieres. I’m sure they’ll be plenty of interesting historical input from other Beanies.

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          Indeed, I hope we continue this very interesting conversation!

          I know for sure that wearing one earring was still a thing in the dwindling days of Goryeo, before Joseon adopted Confucianism. For example, we have Bang Won (Jang Hyuk) in the early episodes of MY COUNTRY: https://i.pinimg.com/474x/e3/d4/74/e3d47416eb6f3ed48465dbf4cea5f6e8.jpg Noticeably he stopped wearing earrings later when he became a contender for the throne.

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            My goodness why did I never notice any of this? It’s a great discussion let’s definitely continue it once the drama airs.

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            Yes, I did want to mention transition periods from one dynasty to the next. I remember Jang-hyuk’s earring and wanted to mention it earlier. 🙂

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The power and intensity in these cuts. It hasn’t even aired yet and I’m already impressed by her acting. Waiting patiently for February.




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Kim so-hyun being royalty over the years. She’s matured a lot.

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    I love her new eyebrows. Makes her look fierce~

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      Her eyebrows and the loss of her baby fat. I thought her short hair was my favorite look but now this one is even better. Love it.

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