A February ode to K-dramas (how many can you spot?)
Forecasting Love and Weather
Endless Love was found
Be melodramatic if you must
Romance is in the House
Under the Queenβs Umbrella
A Poem a Day was spoken
Rain or Shine, in Room 9
Youβre Beautiful, Youβre Only Mine.
\”It\’s so cruel. Having just enough talent to know you aren\’t the main star.\” Dunno why this comment struck me from KBS drama special 2024 ep 2. (Idol wannabe)
As someone who uses their next year diary from at least November ( to put next years appointments etc in) I would be very polite if someone waited till Jan 14 to give me one! Very very icily polite.
I made it to the rooftop just in the nick of time before the fan wall is taken down – hooray! Come celebrate with me under the stars! Byo kimchi and drinks – mandu, rice cakes, and carp bread for all!
sorry, I deleted before I realised you replied, because I managed to find the announcement in a google search! Thanks so much for the kind offer though π what a bummer…
At the end of ep 16 of Mr Sunshine, there is an ominous eclipse looming. Several key characters look up at the sky and question what the meaning of such heavy sky could mean. I said to my brother, βThe eclipse signifies a big change, a turning point in the next episode, I canβt wait!β βThatβs just what you say,β he replied. βYou are talking to someone who has watched over 700 K-dramas, believe me, the tide is turning,β I answered in disbelief of his skepticism towards my well-informed prediction. Unconvinced, he threw back, βWeβll see.β (*next night, next episode*) The scholars protest. Gunner Dong of the Righteous Army becomes the kingβs special body guard. The fortune teller reads Dong-maeβs cards: death. Grandfather Go comments that his time is coming. Ae-sin realizes she has no authority on her familyβs estate land as the Japanese more than close in; an old adversary of Eugene Choi marches in on horse with the Japanese army onto her grandfatherβs land and declare Joseon will be a colony of Japan. Dong-mae is fatally shot, he was barely surprised given the bad hand delt him that day. My brother makes two circles with his thumb and finger and crosses one over the other and says, βEclipse.β Iβm feeling rather smug.
Observation: I am watching Mr. Sunshine with my brother and When the Phone Rings solo. I find Yoo Yoon Suk very interesting in both roles. He is always angry in Mr. Sunshine, and angry a lot in WTPR.
i LOVED Yoo Yeon Seok as Dong Mae… in fact, i call him that still when i reference who he is to my daughter, because she watched Mr Sunshine with me… before this, i called him his name in Reply 1994 for the same reason, but by now i’ve forgotten that name.
i don’t know his name in When the Phone Rings still…
: D
I also want to rewatch Mr. Sunshine, but so far I lack the courage. Your post here may inspire me!
I have watched Yoo Yeon-seok in many show now, and I am still convinced his ultimate performance was as Gu Dong-mae in Mr. Sunshine. He gives an epic performance on every level. Watch his character development in the last part of the series, he does soften up somewhat, which I found heartbreaking and endearing.
And he’s so different in Hospital Playlist which I’m rewatching for him… Such a lovely character (as are they all 🤗). I’m skipping through all the medical stuff this time around and just focusing on the lovable 5.
My brother and I started Parole Examiner Lee and I was surprised at how much we liked it. It reminds me of Divorce Atty Shin – a little quirky with dose of a legal system gone corrupt.
I’m enjoying it too! (Also to my surprise 😂) It reminds me a bit of Numbers. The bad guys are very bad and the good guy(s) is very good, and that makes it more fun for me.
Which makes it all the more satisfying when he comes out on top! I’m looking forward to seeing more of Yuri’s detective character… I love that she’s not screechy or flippant; she’s very level-headed and competent. Yay! And our new loan shark is a fun wildcard for sure😂
Yes to all the details in comments. But I was thinking someone who hears/sees her and father talking may reveal it or a main character may hear/see them conversing ~
owl π¦ π«°
February 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Catching up on Love Scout and warming up on this chilly beanie day with A homemade London Fog tea and Mediterranean toast.
HopefulRomantic π¦ Tigermoth π¦
February 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
YUM!! 😍 Lavender syrup sounds like a lovely addition!
owl π¦ π«°
February 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A February ode to K-dramas (how many can you spot?)
Forecasting Love and Weather
Endless Love was found
Be melodramatic if you must
Romance is in the House
Under the Queenβs Umbrella
A Poem a Day was spoken
Rain or Shine, in Room 9
Youβre Beautiful, Youβre Only Mine.
owl π¦ π«°
February 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It’s an acrostic poem
zindigo
February 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Impressive!!
owl π¦ π«°
February 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Gee, thanks!
owl π¦ π«°
January 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Just started this book, has anyone read- t? Comments?
bbstl π§Ή
January 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Please let us know what you think of it!
owl π¦ π«°
January 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I will!
owl π¦ π«°
January 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
\”It\’s so cruel. Having just enough talent to know you aren\’t the main star.\” Dunno why this comment struck me from KBS drama special 2024 ep 2. (Idol wannabe)
owl π¦ π«°
January 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Once in a while I stop on our local Ramen cafe and get a bowl of beef bone ramen. And it tastes sooo good because I didn’t have to deliver it!
owl π¦ π«°
January 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I just watched the new version of the old Take Care of my Refrigerator called Chefs and Fridge on Netflix. More fun K-entertainment!
zindigo
January 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I’ve seen a couple of these and loved them!
owl π¦ π«°
January 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It’s a fun new season! Im hoping they’ll do a G-dragon Taeyang repeat for fans!
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Happy Korean Couples day January 14
Neolttwigi
January 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
As someone who uses their next year diary from at least November ( to put next years appointments etc in) I would be very polite if someone waited till Jan 14 to give me one! Very very icily polite.
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Check out some of the fun topics in this cool Korean Culture Dictionary I got for Christmas!
bbstl π§Ή
January 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Happy Korean America Day!
loveblossomπΈ
January 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Ooh how cool! I was not aware of all those couple days. O:
Isa is always time travelling
January 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Me neither!! Always on 14th.
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
@reply1988 https://cimiart.wordpress.com/art-gallery-fan-art-by-cimi/
Here’s my new art studio closet with a skylight, perfect for a rooftop room dweller! I hope to add to my K- fanart soon! See link
Reply1988 -β£οΈMother Beanβ£οΈ
January 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Wow so impressive definitely perfect for your new view of the world🥰 Looking forward to seeing your works of art.
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I made it to the rooftop just in the nick of time before the fan wall is taken down – hooray! Come celebrate with me under the stars! Byo kimchi and drinks – mandu, rice cakes, and carp bread for all!
Dorotka
January 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Congratulations!! 🥳🍹💃
* Bringing Perfect Secretary’s conv.store ttoekbokki ramyun 🥡
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Snacks are off to a good start! Anyone else know what they’re bringing?
Dorotka
January 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I’m still thinking of smuggling a bottle or two of makkuli under my winter coat (the landlady won’t notice, will she? 🤔)
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It won’t be a proper party without makkuli!
HopefulRomantic π¦ Tigermoth π¦
January 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
YAYYY Owl!!! Woohoo!!! That’s great – I’m heading over to celebrate now!!! 🥳 🎉 🎊
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
C’mon over, the view is great (once i removed my delivery helmet)!
Reply1988 -β£οΈMother Beanβ£οΈ
January 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I will supply the mung bean pancakes 😊
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thanks, Reply 1988! It sounds like this will be a grand snack spread that would make any rooftop room dweller proud!
zindigo
January 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
That’s awesome!!
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thanks, zindigo. I am rooting for you, too!
Isa is always time travelling
January 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations!! You are in the best level (not the highest, but the best) 🎉🎉🎉
Dorotka
January 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I like this level as well. 🌞😎
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As far as the eye can see!
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
👋 from rooftop to rooftop (peeking through the hanging laundry) 🧺
Healerβs
January 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Wow, congratulations 💐 I’m parkouring over from my rooftop 🥳
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Parkour on over, Healer’s, we’re going to have a blast!
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Parkour on over, Healer’s! We’re going to have a blast!
Aigoo-ka-choo
January 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Comment was deleted
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
It’s been announced on this site, let me see if I can find the link for you.
Aigoo-ka-choo
January 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
sorry, I deleted before I realised you replied, because I managed to find the announcement in a google search! Thanks so much for the kind offer though π what a bummer…
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Yes, as of March 2025 no more fan wall. But we can still interact on OT Fridays for sure!
loveblossomπΈ
January 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Congrats!! Hopefully no more errands!! 🎉🎉😩
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I have a soft spot in my heart for errand boy jobs~
korfan
January 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Congratulations!
owl π¦ π«°
January 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Thanks, korfan! Not a minute too soon!
redfox
January 15, 2025 at 2:37 AM
And im still here.
owl π¦ π«°
January 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
👋
owl π¦ π«°
January 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
At the end of ep 16 of Mr Sunshine, there is an ominous eclipse looming. Several key characters look up at the sky and question what the meaning of such heavy sky could mean. I said to my brother, βThe eclipse signifies a big change, a turning point in the next episode, I canβt wait!β βThatβs just what you say,β he replied. βYou are talking to someone who has watched over 700 K-dramas, believe me, the tide is turning,β I answered in disbelief of his skepticism towards my well-informed prediction. Unconvinced, he threw back, βWeβll see.β (*next night, next episode*) The scholars protest. Gunner Dong of the Righteous Army becomes the kingβs special body guard. The fortune teller reads Dong-maeβs cards: death. Grandfather Go comments that his time is coming. Ae-sin realizes she has no authority on her familyβs estate land as the Japanese more than close in; an old adversary of Eugene Choi marches in on horse with the Japanese army onto her grandfatherβs land and declare Joseon will be a colony of Japan. Dong-mae is fatally shot, he was barely surprised given the bad hand delt him that day. My brother makes two circles with his thumb and finger and crosses one over the other and says, βEclipse.β Iβm feeling rather smug.
πΈ Seeker πΈ
January 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Your crystal ball is shining thanks to K-dramas!! 🔮🌞😎
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
🤣 or I’ve gotten good at recognizing tropes 🤣
πΈ Seeker πΈ
January 13, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Surely 700+ K-dramas counts as a PhD. 🏅
owl π¦ π«°
January 13, 2025 at 7:18 AM
👩🎓
owl π¦ π«°
January 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Those who recall that I\’m watching Mr Sunshine (on ep 16): I am a little bit infatuated with Dong-mae ~
Snow Flower
January 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Just a little bit?
owl π¦ π«°
January 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
😉 you catch my drift ~
owl π¦ π«°
December 21, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Observation: I am watching Mr. Sunshine with my brother and When the Phone Rings solo. I find Yoo Yoon Suk very interesting in both roles. He is always angry in Mr. Sunshine, and angry a lot in WTPR.
Lostpanda is now Sadpanda. πͺ¦ fanwall πͺ¦
December 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM
I never made the connection of Yoo Yoon Suk in WTPR and Mr Sunshine. He looked so different in Mr Sunshine
spazmo
December 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
i LOVED Yoo Yeon Seok as Dong Mae… in fact, i call him that still when i reference who he is to my daughter, because she watched Mr Sunshine with me… before this, i called him his name in Reply 1994 for the same reason, but by now i’ve forgotten that name.
i don’t know his name in When the Phone Rings still…
: D
Ghost of Tim (eccentric observations from a male perspective)
December 22, 2024 at 8:28 AM
I also want to rewatch Mr. Sunshine, but so far I lack the courage. Your post here may inspire me!
I have watched Yoo Yeon-seok in many show now, and I am still convinced his ultimate performance was as Gu Dong-mae in Mr. Sunshine. He gives an epic performance on every level. Watch his character development in the last part of the series, he does soften up somewhat, which I found heartbreaking and endearing.
Oh, don’t give your brother any spoilers! π
owl π¦ π«°
December 22, 2024 at 9:06 AM
I feel such pity for him. We just finished ep 10 of 24, it’s a commitment! Perhaps you will kick off the new year with a rewatch!
Snow Flower
December 22, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Gu Dong Mae in Mr. Sunshine is such an iconic character! I can still hear his voice saying “Nauri”.
I have watched the drama 3 times.
owl π¦ π«°
December 23, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Wow, 3 times!
Snow Flower
December 23, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Yes, I like to torture myself with tragic sageuks!
Ghost of Tim (eccentric observations from a male perspective)
December 23, 2024 at 12:05 PM
@snowflower speaking of torture, the prolonged scene of Dong-mae’s torture is perhaps YYS’s greatest acting scene, At least I think it is.
Procrasti-NationFirstCitizen
December 22, 2024 at 6:51 PM
And he’s so different in Hospital Playlist which I’m rewatching for him… Such a lovely character (as are they all 🤗). I’m skipping through all the medical stuff this time around and just focusing on the lovable 5.
owl π¦ π«°
December 23, 2024 at 1:04 PM
YYS is quite a versatile actor ~
owl π¦ π«°
December 14, 2024 at 7:19 PM
WTPR 6: “What prize shall we prepare for the winning team? Tell me if you want something.”
“A souvenir photo will be enough.”
Ghost of Tim (eccentric observations from a male perspective)
December 16, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Definitely a great scene.
πΈ Seeker πΈ
December 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM
🫶🏻 Hand hearts were never so meaningful. 🤗😊❤🥰
owl π¦ π«°
November 29, 2024 at 5:56 PM
WTPR ep 3: “I don’t day drink.”
Isa is always time travelling
November 30, 2024 at 4:38 AM
I wish the wine had spilled on his hand 🤭
owl π¦ π«°
November 30, 2024 at 10:04 AM
😆
owl π¦ π«°
November 26, 2024 at 9:32 PM
My brother and I started Parole Examiner Lee and I was surprised at how much we liked it. It reminds me of Divorce Atty Shin – a little quirky with dose of a legal system gone corrupt.
HopefulRomantic π¦ Tigermoth π¦
November 27, 2024 at 4:12 AM
I’m enjoying it too! (Also to my surprise 😂) It reminds me a bit of Numbers. The bad guys are very bad and the good guy(s) is very good, and that makes it more fun for me.
owl π¦ π«°
November 27, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Yes and the good guy us a bumbling character who is underestimated.
HopefulRomantic π¦ Tigermoth π¦
November 27, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Which makes it all the more satisfying when he comes out on top! I’m looking forward to seeing more of Yuri’s detective character… I love that she’s not screechy or flippant; she’s very level-headed and competent. Yay! And our new loan shark is a fun wildcard for sure😂
owl π¦ π«°
November 28, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Chomping on ice so nonchalantly 🧊
owl π¦ π«°
November 24, 2024 at 7:45 AM
When the Phone Rings ep2: Of course I am already worried that her father will inadvertently reveal that she can talk.
Blue (@mayhemf)
November 24, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Given his mental state people might dismiss it.
πΈ Seeker πΈ
November 24, 2024 at 8:17 AM
They already know that she has “selective mutism” so it is not as if she cannot talk but that she chooses not to do so.
alasecond
November 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM
father has dementia.. and not sure if people know she is basically mistress’ daughter from previous marriage
owl π¦ π«°
November 24, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Yes to all the details in comments. But I was thinking someone who hears/sees her and father talking may reveal it or a main character may hear/see them conversing ~
korfan
November 24, 2024 at 10:14 PM
During their scenes with her father, I was saying, “I’m sure someone’s watching them!”
owl π¦ π«°
November 25, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Because we’ve watched a ton of K-dramas, korfan!
korfan
November 26, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Definitely! π
owl π¦ π«°
November 23, 2024 at 7:02 PM
When the Phone Rings ep 1-intriguing. Ep 2-intense. Very.
owl π¦ π«°
November 22, 2024 at 5:37 PM
When the Phone Rings ep 1. A cut above the usual, intriguing~
korfan
November 23, 2024 at 4:57 AM
It is.
πΈ Seeker πΈ
November 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM
A surprise package … happy one. 🙃😊👍🏻👌🏻
owl π¦ π«°
November 23, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Tense, though.
πΈ Seeker πΈ
November 23, 2024 at 8:21 PM
In a thrilling way. 😉
owl π¦ π«°
October 28, 2024 at 4:32 PM
**SPOILER ALERT**
Dear Hye-ri ep 11.
**SPOILER ALERT**
Truck of doom?? Really?? But episode 11 was going along waaaaaay too smoothly~
DK-Drama β€οΈπ Giffing n Space Cadetting πΌπ»π
October 28, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Reveal of who was really behind the wheel in the comments to my post!

da – da- DAAH!
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