I’m behind on Meteor Garden and keep getting worried that I’ll be spoiled — despite having read/watched nearly every version of Hana Yori Dango available.
It’s a mix of the original Meteor Garden and Hana Yori Dango. It’s interesting how their adapting story lines which surprised me. I’m getting quite impatient because it’s a show you’ll want to marathon but we got two extra episodes this week so I’m happy. It seems Netflix changed the scheduling and I was told we could have two more episodes tonight. Hoping and praying for that to happen.
Just started watching MG today and I’m already caught up to ep 6 so now I have to wait a week for more episodes. I’m a sad pineapple. Somebody hold me.
METEOR GARDEN REMAKE!!!! In all my Hanadan-loving years, I’ve always fallen for the Rui character, but for the first time ever my heart is immediately with Dao Ming Si (or mebbe just with Dylan Wang)
RIGHT? I never thought I’d like Dao Ming Si this early. Hahahaha. For me though, I think it really helped that the Chinese government mandated them to not have the bullying parts. Because then he’s more of a pull-your-pigtails guy than a real bully.
Yeah! I know some people are complaining about the mandated changes, but honestly I feel like it’s more relatable somehow? Like… I adore the 2005 Japanese version which is the version I compare all others to, but… if this one continues like this, it might make some serious competition for my favorite Hanadan.
True! It’s really shaping up to be a good one. My fave would have to be BOF and the original Meteor Garden, but I dunno one of those might get knocked down by this one.
I think it’s a good thing because it’s going along with the times. I rewatched the original when the remake was announced and I couldn’t believe I loved Dao Ming-si wholeheartedly then because he’s such a jerk and my now feminist self does not approve at all.
And this guy is barely 19, and apparently I can’t call him Chinese oppa. 😅😅🙈 But I’m in the same league as you and he probably wins over go Jun pyo. ^^
On a side note , does anyone know if this version is more true to the manga? I heard this one will have 48 episodes and will cover more of the sub-stories, so I’m really curious. I do realize that the bullying is very low key here which is great, cause I hate bullies. Also there’s only this card game F4 does which is also on the manga as per wiki? Lol pardon the ignorant one here.
And apparently Dao Ming Si is quite smart and talented, which is making lesser sense by each episode haha.
How much do I love that it’s the guy who’s wide-eyed and frozen as the girl goes in for the kiss? How much MORE do I love that both parties seem to fully enjoy the follow-up kiss? (Answer: A LOT)
idk how OCN expects me to take seriously a drama about a priest and a psychic fighting crime when all I’m gonna be thinking about is these two princes being reunited.
Sorry Greasy Melo is late this week, but my laptop unexpectedly went to electronic heaven yesterday, then it took me way too long to get a new one set up. S’all good now!
never mind , got it..
and given article on soompi, i understand his new solo album did not do so well 🙁 .. anyone knows what happened with infinite’s comeback album.. did they do well?
I don’t really read soompi and I don’t know what you mean by “well,” but his solo album is well-crafted and shows his personality, and he should be proud of it. I still enjoy listening to the album.
Infinite had their comeback in January and I think did well. I liked the songs on Top Seed much more than I did, say, Season 2 (which isn’t saying very much).
Drama gods, forgive me, for it’s been three weeks since I’ve watched an episode. Now comes the struggle of deciding to go back & pick up where I left off or start something new’n’shiny.
You don’t understand how many times I have watched the Hit the Stage performance. OMG! They are so phenomenal!! Thanks for the KCON video, I haven’t seen that one before.
How crazy would it be to fly to Korea to just watch this production because who needs money anyway when this OTP is happening? Asking for a, uh, friend…
I’m assuming so, since I’ve seen him with his natural black hair since this was filmed, but it’s so close to his natural cut and style that it took some serious scrutiny.
She wears clothes so well. I love how effortlessly her jacket hangs off her shoulders. I would look like I didn’t know how to properly dress myself if I tried that.
odilettante
July 21, 2018 at 10:07 PM
I’m behind on Meteor Garden and keep getting worried that I’ll be spoiled — despite having read/watched nearly every version of Hana Yori Dango available.
Ally
July 21, 2018 at 10:47 PM
😝
zette
July 22, 2018 at 12:07 AM
It’s a mix of the original Meteor Garden and Hana Yori Dango. It’s interesting how their adapting story lines which surprised me. I’m getting quite impatient because it’s a show you’ll want to marathon but we got two extra episodes this week so I’m happy. It seems Netflix changed the scheduling and I was told we could have two more episodes tonight. Hoping and praying for that to happen.
odilettante
July 15, 2018 at 6:21 PM
Just started watching MG today and I’m already caught up to ep 6 so now I have to wait a week for more episodes. I’m a sad pineapple. Somebody hold me.
Jenmole🍊
July 15, 2018 at 9:34 PM
I’m tempted to re-watch a few episodes to gif a few scenes,i.e. the cake falling onto his face. Maybe screenshot a few more 🍍hair faces.
odilettante
July 15, 2018 at 4:31 PM
METEOR GARDEN REMAKE!!!! In all my Hanadan-loving years, I’ve always fallen for the Rui character, but for the first time ever my heart is immediately with Dao Ming Si (or mebbe just with Dylan Wang)
beesgiggle
July 15, 2018 at 4:37 PM
RIGHT? I never thought I’d like Dao Ming Si this early. Hahahaha. For me though, I think it really helped that the Chinese government mandated them to not have the bullying parts. Because then he’s more of a pull-your-pigtails guy than a real bully.
odilettante
July 15, 2018 at 4:39 PM
Yeah! I know some people are complaining about the mandated changes, but honestly I feel like it’s more relatable somehow? Like… I adore the 2005 Japanese version which is the version I compare all others to, but… if this one continues like this, it might make some serious competition for my favorite Hanadan.
purplesheesh
July 15, 2018 at 4:44 PM
I read a post explaining why such changes were made and it made sense. Online bullying suits 2018 more than throwing flour and eggs!
beesgiggle
July 15, 2018 at 4:51 PM
True! It’s really shaping up to be a good one. My fave would have to be BOF and the original Meteor Garden, but I dunno one of those might get knocked down by this one.
zette
July 15, 2018 at 9:55 PM
I think it’s a good thing because it’s going along with the times. I rewatched the original when the remake was announced and I couldn’t believe I loved Dao Ming-si wholeheartedly then because he’s such a jerk and my now feminist self does not approve at all.
fay17
July 15, 2018 at 4:56 PM
And this guy is barely 19, and apparently I can’t call him Chinese oppa. 😅😅🙈 But I’m in the same league as you and he probably wins over go Jun pyo. ^^
On a side note , does anyone know if this version is more true to the manga? I heard this one will have 48 episodes and will cover more of the sub-stories, so I’m really curious. I do realize that the bullying is very low key here which is great, cause I hate bullies. Also there’s only this card game F4 does which is also on the manga as per wiki? Lol pardon the ignorant one here.
And apparently Dao Ming Si is quite smart and talented, which is making lesser sense by each episode haha.
odilettante
July 15, 2018 at 3:24 PM
The World Cup is over (allez les bleus!) so now it\’s time for me to WATCH ALL THE DRAMAS!
odilettante
June 30, 2018 at 10:58 AM
I\’ll start watching dramas again once the World Cup is over.
odilettante
June 18, 2018 at 8:23 PM
Feeling hungry ’cause no Greasy Melo this week due to World Cup preemptions, but here’s a kitty to distract us from our impromptu diet.
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
June 18, 2018 at 8:56 PM
I defrosted leftover jjajangmyeon for this. I feel betrayed.
meowingme
June 18, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Hoping by next episode kitty is Poong-adopted already!
odilettante
June 2, 2018 at 10:02 AM
How much do I love that it’s the guy who’s wide-eyed and frozen as the girl goes in for the kiss? How much MORE do I love that both parties seem to fully enjoy the follow-up kiss? (Answer: A LOT)
odilettante
May 23, 2018 at 6:58 AM
idk how OCN expects me to take seriously a drama about a priest and a psychic fighting crime when all I’m gonna be thinking about is these two princes being reunited.
odilettante
May 18, 2018 at 3:38 AM
Sorry Greasy Melo is late this week, but my laptop unexpectedly went to electronic heaven yesterday, then it took me way too long to get a new one set up. S’all good now!
odilettante
April 22, 2018 at 4:39 PM
You can hide that face but I’d know that voice anywhere. 😍
alasecond
April 22, 2018 at 7:33 PM
who is that?
odilettante
April 22, 2018 at 7:38 PM
Hoya! You can see the unmasking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqeyuizT3vc
UmbrellaMan
April 22, 2018 at 7:33 PM
Is this Hoya??? I just love him 😍
odilettante
April 22, 2018 at 7:41 PM
YES! Here’s his 1st round duet, which is nice, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoTgwdpk0dg
UmbrellaMan
April 22, 2018 at 8:04 PM
Thanks for sharing! I rarely watch this show so I didn’t know he appeared on it.
alasecond
April 22, 2018 at 7:38 PM
never mind , got it..
and given article on soompi, i understand his new solo album did not do so well 🙁 .. anyone knows what happened with infinite’s comeback album.. did they do well?
odilettante
April 22, 2018 at 8:27 PM
I don’t really read soompi and I don’t know what you mean by “well,” but his solo album is well-crafted and shows his personality, and he should be proud of it. I still enjoy listening to the album.
Infinite had their comeback in January and I think did well. I liked the songs on Top Seed much more than I did, say, Season 2 (which isn’t saying very much).
odilettante
April 6, 2018 at 5:10 PM
Drama gods, forgive me, for it’s been three weeks since I’ve watched an episode. Now comes the struggle of deciding to go back & pick up where I left off or start something new’n’shiny.
Safeenah
April 6, 2018 at 5:22 PM
I see siwon❤❤❤
🍙 kimbap noona
April 6, 2018 at 5:33 PM
I recommend a daily dosage of these new poems in town! Totally worth reading!
odilettante
March 28, 2018 at 8:17 AM
Happy birthday to my beloved Hobaby and three cheers for his debut as a solo artist! I don’t know if “all eyes” are on him but mine certainly are! 😍
daydee
March 28, 2018 at 9:33 AM
I was waiting for a post from you 😛
You’re our resident Hoya fangirl 🙂
odilettante
March 28, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Haha, my reputation finally precedes me! ^_^
UmbrellaMan
March 28, 2018 at 12:06 PM
I was just watching old dance practice videos, God, he is an amazing dancer – my all time favorite!!! He is splendid. 😊
daydee
March 28, 2018 at 3:13 PM
Here’re some dance videos I love of Hoya
https://youtu.be/z85PpnhTcWs (from Hit the Stage)
https://youtu.be/bVj6eF0Tuh8 (KCON Mexico, 2017)
UmbrellaMan
March 28, 2018 at 5:27 PM
You don’t understand how many times I have watched the Hit the Stage performance. OMG! They are so phenomenal!! Thanks for the KCON video, I haven’t seen that one before.
daydee
March 28, 2018 at 5:33 PM
Glad I could help out!
odilettante
March 20, 2018 at 7:42 PM
Have pajamas and scruffy bedhead ever looked sexier? Maybe. But who cares, this is Byun Yo Han. 😍
kiara
March 20, 2018 at 8:58 PM
Love him but he is a bit too messy here for my liking.
He is only allowed to be this messy if he is holding a sword lol.
odilettante
March 20, 2018 at 7:40 PM
Cosmopolitan’s reminding us that Byun Yo Han is still alive, even if he looks like a time-traveler from the 1970’s.
azzo
March 22, 2018 at 1:11 AM
I’m hoping he’d keep the facial hair for like.. forever, he looks so good like this that I don’t think I can take the clean-shaved look after this!
odilettante
March 17, 2018 at 4:20 PM
How crazy would it be to fly to Korea to just watch this production because who needs money anyway when this OTP is happening? Asking for a, uh, friend…
Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
March 17, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Is that a wig? It looks hot on him regardless, sexy as usual.
odilettante
March 17, 2018 at 4:59 PM
I’m assuming so, since I’ve seen him with his natural black hair since this was filmed, but it’s so close to his natural cut and style that it took some serious scrutiny.
egads aka Dame Maggie
March 17, 2018 at 5:13 PM
If I win the lottery I plan on chartering a plane. I’ll swing by and give you a lift.
odilettante
March 17, 2018 at 5:35 PM
Deal. I’ll bring the snacks.
Ally
March 18, 2018 at 1:16 AM
Umm, not crazy at all. Thanks for asking. 😉
odilettante
March 14, 2018 at 2:31 AM
Hobaby’s bringing the sexy (and blue hair) back with his first solo release, with a MV that looks like it was done all in one take. 😍
UmbrellaMan
March 14, 2018 at 5:55 AM
What?!?!?!?! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!
odilettante
March 9, 2018 at 8:57 PM
My boys are all (or almost all) enlisting yet they’re coming out with a new song and I’m probably gonna cry. #VIPuntilwhenever
odilettante
March 2, 2018 at 9:15 PM
Even during a press con, Kim Nam Joo’s pantsuits are 💯
korfan
March 3, 2018 at 12:37 AM
Looking fabulous!
(I’m also loving the furniture piece selected for this.)
miss h
March 3, 2018 at 10:42 AM
She wears clothes so well. I love how effortlessly her jacket hangs off her shoulders. I would look like I didn’t know how to properly dress myself if I tried that.
odilettante
March 2, 2018 at 2:19 AM
Handsome Oppa is adorably awkward and cute af in the latest ep of “Life Bar” (plus he plays the piano! 😍)
odilettante
February 22, 2018 at 3:48 PM
*openly weeps because she won’t be able to see this live and in person*
egads aka Dame Maggie
February 22, 2018 at 3:53 PM
That. Looks. Amazing.
Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
February 22, 2018 at 4:10 PM
JOINS YOU IN WEEPING
Katrina
February 22, 2018 at 5:01 PM
Wow
Ainos
February 22, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Oh wow!! It has so many of my favorite actors. So sad I can’t watch it either.
neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
February 23, 2018 at 12:23 AM
Joining the weeping circle