Beanie level: Entertainer-in-training

Ah, these days. I miss Fams and her infectious energy to spazz.

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With LMH drama airing now this thread made me laugh all over again. But this time I am in fact enjoying LMH’s role here 😂

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Breeze by the Sea Ep 5 and 6

Watching this show does feel like walking through a gentle breeze. Slowly getting to know the villagers and their stories, while watching our leads get a little close to each other.
How adorable are these two!!

These two GOOFBALLS!! LOL

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I really like how is trying to make amends.
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At times it does strike as odd that Bai Mo would go out of his way to help people. I guess in a way we are seeing him being himself and dropping his guard around the villagers.

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    tagging our twdrama beanies (let me know if you don’t want to be in the future) – @kurama @PYNYC @dorotka @pickleddragon @epyc2010 @miso2019

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    Can you tag me for this one? I’m watching it on the days I just want a slow drama. Nice that they have are filming outside and in real houses- Few if any studio sets.

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    I love that he’s kind of like the resident agony aunt right now. Most of it voluntary 🤭

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      😂He is settling in. It kinda makes sense why people would respect him because he is an outsider (no bias or history) and also a ‘celebrity’.

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    I haven’t watched yet (family, family)… but I’m looking forward to the new episodes!!

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    I want to watch it but the original drama has been for a long time in my list and I think I should do it justice and watch it first.

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    I didn’t see it coming that he becomes the ‘official’ change agent for the village which is somehow different from the K-original. But I’m pleased they don’t waste time on his hard-to-please attitude but rather his inside-out and common sense take on things. It is really a comfy and lovely watch alternating between the intensive WTPR and the getting edgier Iron Family.

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Face Me (Final)
Towards the end it became such an exhausting watch. It’s so annoying when you sit through a murder mystery and it falls flat.
Don’t cast someone so predictable if you want to create any curiosity for the audience.
At least we saw some smiling LMK towards the end. A bean earned with regret.

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When the phone rings Ep 8
What’s fantastic episode. They really did a great job with the OTP this week. The emotional connection was so well done. You felt for both of them and totally shipped them. And the swoony moments were so 🥰🥰 I especially loved the elevator scene.
And YYS in unbuttoned night suits was a sight to behold.
The domestic scenes were lovely. The backhug was 💙
I also loved how they integrated the thriller/mystery element seamlessly into the main arc. I am now totally invested in everything.
p.s we all know bomb blasts don’t take out Sa Eon 😂

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    YYS in unbuttoned shirts 😍 I love his collar bones!
    Blasts definitely don’t take out Sa-eon 🤣

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    Just loved how they dived right into communicating openly face to face. Their flirting. Their declarations of do or die love for each other. I can watch hours of them together and not be bored, they’re so sweet together.
    I’m happy that the burning hot kiss didn’t lead straight back to the bedroom, it would have been too fast. They’re building trust and opening channels of communication, so when they do go, it will be with full commitment.
    Yeah this romance has me in a hold. OTP of the year, for me.

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Phone rings ep 7: SO MANY FEELS!! Too much FEELS!! MY HEART!! OTTOKE!! 😍😍🥰🥰🥰😭😭😘😘😘💙💙💙🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥😵😵😵😔😔

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Breeze by the sea (twdrama), Ep 1-4 First impressions

This is a remake of kdrama ‘Top star Yoo Baek’. I haven’t watched the original but I can already tell this is very different and has a different feel. With Puff and Chen Bolin leading the show, I breezed through 4 episodes in no time.
Chen Bolin as a grumpy, cold, picky top star didn’t last too long. I really like how he is slowly starting to interact with people. I love that it was grandma’s warmth that thawed him. Can’t wait to see more of his goofy dimples!
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Puff is delightful too! And these two already have good chemistry.
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The village is lovely with the old buildings and ocean near by. The whole drama has a bit of slice of life feel to it at times reminding me of the beloved ‘Meet Yourself’. The small bunch of people are nice and slowly we are getting to know each of them.
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Excited to continue. Its available on Viki for US region.

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    Ah I was going to comment asking how you’re liking it. Thanks for this – will start it today!

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      It does take a bit to settle down and for us to get into the mood of the show. It does have some cliched scenes etc but it still works. It’s been an easy light watch so far and very relaxing just watching the scenery which I appreciate.

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    The show works if you take the advice Bai Yin Mo is given for how to be on island that he is staying at and deciding whether to do a reality show there–“think it of it half as a show and half as a vacation.” There is something leisurely about the show that’s nice. Puff Guo and Chen Bolin are great so far. It’s really pleasant, and I mean that in the best way.

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    So glad that you have watched it. I like Top Star Yoo Baek and Chan Bolin is my bias – so I gulped up all four episodes when they came out on Viki.

    Directed by Peter Ho, you can expect it to be more juicier than TSYB. It is a comfy and easy watch. Bolin certainly does not disappoint with his trademark charisma – I always like how he conveys his emotion ‘hiddenly’ – casually and barely there but it makes you feel more profound. This is why he is Chen Bolin. Puff is doing a great job and as with TW dramas, I expect the town folks to feature their respective stories along the way. I look forward to Chen’s character turning around and the romance.

    Kinmen is in fact beautiful. I was involved in some projects there some years back and one was the conservation of the village where this drama is shot. The orange roofs never cease to amaze me. And all the seafood dishes shown in the drama are those you can’t taste anywhere else. I love in particular the buddha hands (ie sea barnacles). Can’t wait for the next two episodes this weekend.

    @pickledragon and @dorothoka – have you started too?

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      So glad you and more beanies are watching it. @pickleddragon definitely must given her Chen Bolin love. @dorotka (correcting tag name)

      It’s amazing that you have been to Kinmen. I love the terrace shots. It’s just so gorgeous. Yeah, I did google the Buddhas hand fish to check if it was real. lol. I love how it feels like a travelogue as well as a drama. Adding to my list of places to visit.

      I love Chen Bolin and you are absolutely right about him conveying things with very little action on his part.
      And he is charming and attractive in an unconventional way.
      That scene when she gives him the Buddha hands and his little smile and the way he picks it up from his chopsticks made the chemistry shine. It was just him.

      The weekly wait for episodes begin!

      Tagging a few more beanies who I recollect watching Taiwanese drama @isthatacorner @kurama @stpauligurl

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        Thank you for mentionning this drama! I already dl the 4 episodes following your post!

        I liked the Korean version even if it had been complicated to find translation because of her dialect.

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        Thanks for the correct tag – mine wasn’t working when typing the earlier comment.

        You got it – that scene of his eating the Buddha hands IS the moment out of the four episodes. That faint smile!!!

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        I thought the little smile just escaped Bolin Chen, the actor. 😄

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          Agreed, it’s the actor not the character.

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        Thanks, Blue. I haven’t been here for a while, but this show sounds good. I like both the actors so I’ll have to try it.

        Oh, and happy New Year!

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    I actually don’t think it is so different from the Korean version. I admit I don’t remember all details anymore, but the general feeling is the same (only the second male lead feels different, but it could be a lot my bias for Lee Sangyeob, he 😁). The TW version is a bit more contemplative perhaps, but only a tiny bit. The humour is in both and personal stories as well. Grandma and Bolin Chen are ❤️

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Non kdrama recommendation: SHOGUN!!! Everyone must watch Shogun!! Sheer brilliance!



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Love Your enemy Ep 7
Screeeeeeee!!!!! Finally!! The adult Ji Won’s made me feel the feels!! Loved this episode.
That ending so freaking good!! They convinced me they were meant to be.
🥰🥰🥰🥰

p.s How awesome was it hearing Yoon Ji Won say that to 2FL!!



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Phone rings ep 6
What a wholesome episode! So much fun. I laughed at the tropes, giggled at the ridiculousness and swooned. I got major chillbong feels during the team MT. But worried how this would look like an ‘affair’ and how are they gonna keep this a secret.

And where is this cliff of no doom?? lol. I almost expected him to jump to her from top like PMR.

But those last few moments. YYS delivered the desperation, angst, fear so well!!



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    It couldn’t be so difficult to find her. She can’t fly, after all 😂

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      lol. The whole sequence was so ridiculous. Firstly, there was no reason to walk to the rail. There were atleast two people gap between her and the crowd. Not sure why they edited it so poorly.
      And then she survived to get up and make phone calls.
      And yeah, it’s a straight drop. I laughed so hard seeing all those drones.
      Anyway I loved seeing him frantically climb cliff and run and panic.

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My favorite mess got to be ‘IMPOSSIBLE HEIR’. The show pretended to be something great with all the twists/stylish shots but was such a mess. It was so bad and I couldn’t stop watching!!
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    This is one of the worst pretentious show ever.
    To begin with, why did it all began? Why did Taeho want so badly In Ha to become the heir? I was really hoping for an explanation all drama. It didn’t have to be a good one, just one… never got it.

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Trunk Ep 1:
Intriguing!! Stellar production and visually stunning.
It’s an absolute joy watching Gong Yoo on screen.
And I barely recognized Seo Hyun-Jin



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    I’ve rewatched this one already… I loved it so much. And also listening to the OST, esp Savior on loop (both the versions are so different and beautiful). One of the year’s best shows… imperfect, and very random plot, but with that je ne sais quoi that makes it utterly gripping.

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    I finished it yesterday. Liked it a lot because he acting is superb (you can’t expect less from GY and SHJ), but I also think it’s a clear case of McGuffin!
    I’m sure you will love it.

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      I had saved it for the holiday binge. But after all cancellations this weekend I decided to watch it this weekend.
      Looking forward!!

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    I won’t reveal spoilers but let me just say I’m glad Gong Yoo’s character has development. His Sad Puppy Dog acting went on too long for this Ghost.

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      ha ha… I feel you. But deep down I knew his acting chops wont be wasted and there was more to come.

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2024 Crush
Random participant.
My pick is Kwon-Yul !!
I have only known him as the cutie lawyer from MUF but then 2024 happened. He was everywhere. From a lovely 2ML in Sweet Mobster, to a terrifying villain in Connection to the adorable cameos in Frankly Speaking. I loved him in all these. Hope to see more of him.



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When the phone rings Ep 3 :
I am loving the pace. Lot of clues and lot of reveals. And so much squeal worthy scenes.
The lunch scene was hilarious!! Love a good old ‘I am fuming with jealousy so I refuse your wine’ pfffttt

I really like that we got all these interactions between the couple this weak. Them sharing a bed!! 🥰
‘How well do you know me’?? ‘I won’t divorce you’.

Gimme
More!! MORE!!

I can’t wait to rewatch!!






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Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, good food, good dramas and great memories!!
Thanks to this amazing community for being a spark of joy in my mundane life. Wishing you all good health!

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You know nothing, Jon Snow!

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When the phone rings

I love how stubborn she is and how it exasperates him.

If the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad will go to the mountain.

Sa-eon – \’Come here and sit, we need to talk\’
Hae-joo doesnt budge
Sa-eon – Walks to her and says what he had to say.
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Sa-eon – Stand up.
Hae-joo doesnt budge
Sa-eon sighs and then goes DOWN ON ONE KNEE to put the ring

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    How can you fake not being in love while living under the same roof?

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      Come home after she sleeps and leave before she wakes up. Seems to be their routine.

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      Hah! Easy peasy!
      Check out any dorms, and people will be pretending all over the place …
      Now, in many places people are ascribed a roommate and the dorms are seperated by gender or sex, so there will be fewer romances. But ind Denmark in many places you’ll have each one room and then share a kitchen. Where I lived there were nine kitchens, each shared by approximately thirteen people living alonside, with doors to the same corridor.
      People fell in love criss-cross and pretended big time, some skillfully, others with no talent. Sometimes they started dating, and actually, from my kitchen there were two married couples later. One woman had earlier clearly been into another guy from our kitchen, and her husband had actually had something for me at a point. (I’ll never forget the moment I realized that – I had a whole K-drama Flashback Collage in my head of him looking at me and I got so embarrassed because I had just made fun of him in a way that was only fun if he didn’t feel anything for me – Bad stupid me!!! ) uhm, and in the other couple the guy had been kind of dating two girls both from our kitchen and on top of that made a pass at any other girl in his visinity, ever. (He was such a jerk, bereft of any charm, I never understood how anyone could like him, not to speak of compete for him … ew!! ).
      Anyways … people can live under the same roof and be in love and pretend not to be.

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        Yes but that’s living arrangement with strangers. He is in love with her and married her and they live alone. How can you ‘pretend’ to be an asshole to the one you love and see everyday and in close proximity?

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I couldn’t have asked for more. My top fav ML’s all have a show! Happy holidays indeed!
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Love on a single log Bridge Ep 2

I am having so much fun with this show. The moment I go \’Do adults beha….\’ I nip that thought in the bud.. and then I am laughing silly.

Joppa is so funny.. Giving me workout tips.

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This scene had me rolling with laughter. Did he really fall into this. This looks super uncomfortable. I may have done this as a child, but my body will break if I attempt it now..

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    This is looking so fun!!! 🤩

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    I’m really liking it, too. The flashbacks are integrated so well into the present day drama, the dialogue is pretty snappy, and the comedy is working for me as well. So far, it’s fun without being stupid, so it’s a win in my book.

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      I am loving the flashbacks and the actors are doing a phenomenal job. I am thoroughly enjoying it too!!

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Love on a single log Bridge :
Looking forward to todays episode. Will we get to hear him call her ‘Noona’ ??
The high school actors did a good job selling the OTP. Kudos to them

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    HS actors are the saving grace of this drama

    they are really really good

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Ottoke!!! WHY IS HE SO FREAKING HOT!!
#When the phone rings.
Posting in comments don’t want to spoil. More gifs later.

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      Why are his hands so BIG!! I watched the third gif a hundred times already.
      This show has me completely hooked.
      How to wait till next weekend???

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        Right? The wait (sweating it out)

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        I wonder if there’s a special workout to make his veins pop out like that. I don’t remember them being like that in Hospital Playlist. Maybe one needs to conduct a research on his hands 🤭🤜🏼

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          This won’t be the first time going into the YYS rabbit hole rewatching his old dramas. I do think he has popping veins by default.
          But yes, Hosplay rewatch is now needed for research purposes.

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          Yup his veins pop by default. For more thorough research on his hands, I recommend Mr Sunshine. All his sword handling scenes are 😍. He really has one of the most beautiful hands and wrists I’ve seen.

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            He does have beautiful wrists and he wears those watches so well!! Of course, swords too.

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    So hot (remember the intern break room kiss in Dr Kim 2??!!)

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    Oh, it will be recap!

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