#OCN DRAMA

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POTW: FAVORITE OCCULT/CURSE/SHAMAN THEMED DRAMA (as voted by our members and followers)

The Guest (2018) — dir. Kim Hong Seon

[frances-and-the-moon]

So! I am compiling a list of all K-dramas/K-movies with Bromance (+ BLs w/ ratings), divided by genre/trope. If you want to help me out in this long-ass task feel free to add them/categorize them in the replies! :)

(Ratings are personal)

Merciless Evil Devil From Hell group (aka Morally Dubious Men):

The Merciless (K-Movie); - 9/10

Beyond Evil; - 10/10

The Devil Judge; - 9/10

Strangers From Hell; - 9/10

Evilive. - 8/10

Homoerotic Antagonism that develops into the I Would Die For You Trope:

The Guest (OCN); - 8/10

The Worst of Evil; - 10/10

Alchemy of Souls (Go Wong/Jang Uk); - ?/10

Friendship/Bromance that develops into the I Would Die For You Trope:

Bloodhounds; - 8/10

Weak Hero Class 1; - 10/10

D.P. - 9/10

To add & categorize bc I haven't watched them yet:

Bad And Crazy;

Stand By Me;

Through the Darkness;

Tunnel;

Save Me;

Goblin;

My Country: The New Age

Actual BLs I've watched:

Kinnporsche; - 8/10 (so far the most "grown-up")

To My Star; - 8/10

The Eighth Sense; - 8/10

You make me Dance; - 7/10

My Personal Weatherman; - 8/10

Night Flight (movie); - 7/10

White Night (movie, 2012); - 8/10

Method (movie); - 8/10

Only Friends; - 7/10

BLs I haven't watched yet:

Bump-Up Business;

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Reasons to love this pairing (for me):

Their canon characters and personalities ❤️‍🔥

I love both of their blunt and straightforward manners, and especially Kang Gil Young’s brashly IDGAF attitude (she is so, so awesome 🤩)✨

Choi Yoon’s at times stoic kindness, and how they can be in conflict yet the real concerns behind that conflict came through clearly 🥰 They were always indirectly quite sweet with each other by being honest (relatively speaking, especially on CY’s part) and showing the their care (gruffly).

I also love the subtle ways CY would defer to KGY later on, his often conciliatory attitude towards KGY. Or how much he trusted her to have his (their) back. The ways he gradually opened up to her emotionally (in friendship). They made me squee so hard all the time while watching the show 🫣🥵😳

Canonically, (post-canon) you can make the case for the both of them being inexperienced - total greenhorns - in matters relating to emotional, physical and sexual intimacy, and would have to learn as they go along while being together (when already in their thirties), which is a trope I love dearly!

(Each others’ first and last 🥰🥹)

Also a pairing I could easily envision - canonical personalities and characteristics - being initially shy and adorable about their sex life but getting a bit freaky and kinky about it later due to their many issues?! What could be better?

Or the many ways they could bring a large measure of peace, understanding and companionship for each other?

And then Kang Gil Young being older and the more aggressive/take charge personality between the two? (Technically ‘age gap’/noona trope - if you stretch it 🤭 - *another shipper-fangirl screech*) That dash of flavour of light femdom in the mix? Literal OTP dreams-come-true❤️‍🔥

Their visuals are unsurpassed. Few male actors get my attention and most of the pairings (the dynamics and complementary factors are the main reasons for any love) I have loved through the years - with real life performers - usually just had me being ga ga over the actress, with the male characters (actors) merely a tag along (if) or tolerated in terms of interest.

To have two of my favorite types of visuals/aesthetics (in particular the actor because that is exceedingly rare) onscreen at the same time is literally the first time in my decades of fangirling❣️😭😍🤩

🥰🥹🥵 *virtual high-pitched fangirl scream of excitement*

They truly are the OTP of my dreams ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 (One I never expected to encounter but which I will forever treasure for the joy they brought into my life)

Ahh 😌

(Disclaimer: GIFs sourced from Twitter/X; sorry not sure who the creator is but definitely NOT mine)

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Lee Soo-hyuk in Local Hero (2016)

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Kdrama: My Secret Romance (2017)

Here we go… | My Secret Romance- Episode 9 #shorts | K-Drama

Watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Wr4obWi8s6Q

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Blind (2022)

sugestão!

like or reblog if you saved

don't respost :)

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the guest is the most beautiful thing i've ever watched in my entire life and i've been crying for the past ten minutes: a rant (with spoilers)

i love the message the director wrote at the end, about the guest wanting to show that all evil starts in the heart of men. park il-do being a human before being a spirit is so important to show this, father yang and assemblywoman park not being possessed and instead succumbing to power is the same point.

and since evil starts from men it can also be destroyed by men, the way hwapyung, yoon and kilyoung have. love and sacrifice for others, specially those who you love, giving you the strength to fight back. i love this drama so so much, showing the worst and best of humanity. i love the way they use lighting, blue to show the spirits and evil, and orange to show the living. i'm just. AAAAAAAAAA

i hope there's the bts videos somewhere because i really wanna see the staff and actors' hard work, everything was so good ahjsbssk sometimes i could only stare and think of how good all these actors are. and the characters!! especially our three protags, the character development of distrust to working together, calling each other friends (that's a big part of my tears alright. listening to kilyoung call yoon her "dongsaeng" broke my heart and put it together) i'm just. their pain and trauma, oh my beloveds ㅠㅠ

yoon hwapyung can absolutely never take a break, that confrontation with park il-do in the last ep was mind blowing and probably hurt worse than a stabbing in the eye (sorry). i really like his character, someone with so much pain and weight on his shoulders but it takes a lot for him to let it show. laidback attitude that covers so much, the way he's been thinking for 20 years that he's responsible for so many deaths, and he accepts and embraces it with a quiet resignation, unforgiving of himself. it's so subtle that doesn't feel too much, it's just there. realizing that he's never had a hand, unwilling or not, in all that destruction must be cathartic. i just love the way all three of them got from distrust and wariness to being fiercely protective and trusting of each other. poetic cinema!

i'm just sitting here thinking about what to watch next because nothing is gonna top the way the guest made me feel thank you bye

[virtuangel]

is save me a thriller

[kooriyuki]

Review: A Superior Day (OCN, 2022)

Review: A Superior Day (OCN, 2022)

Major Spoilers: Lee Ho-chul (Jin Goo) was working as a firefighter when he encountered the rich girl serial murder. As he was trying to take a peek by squatting in front of the door, the murderer suddenly opened the door and slashed his face to escape the apartment. Ho-chul’s wife Choi Jung-hye (Lim Hwa-young) was the homicide detective investigating on the rich girl serial murders, and…

[dream-thief-forever-amen]

I snapped this pic of the intro to the Korean drama Duel. I remember liking this drama - mainly because it was one of the first sci fi kdramas I had ever seen and I have a soft spot for mad scientist plot lines.

Upon second viewing of Duel, I confess to liking it much less. The father ran around screaming or crying his daughter’s name constantly… nearly every episode… if it were a drinking game we would all die of alcohol poisoning before episode three. I wanted a bit more from the genetics experiments and the evil billionaire and his crazed daughter. It had a lot of potential. But the “twins” and the reporters still kill it in every scene.

I enjoyed it, even though I’m not near as crazy about it now as I was when it first came out. A solid B- for me… and only because there have been better sci fi since this one playing around with mad science. L.U.C.A. or The Witch: Part 1 or even Awaken.

That said, the intro sequence to Duel is still really cool. And sexy and surreal.

[dangermousie]

Lee Soo Hyuk just murdered his wife during sex.

WHAT IS THIS DRAMA

(The drama this is reminding me the most of is 2010 insanity that was Yaksha (yes, OCN made a sageuk once!), which you'd have to be a REALLY long time and dedicated sageuk watcher to know.)

[frances-and-the-moon]

손 The Guest + Letterboxd review (with a Choi Yoon/Hwapyung twist)

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DRAMAWEEN 2022 🕸️ Day Five: Got Me Feeling Like A Psycho

all time favourite spooky/thriller drama; ocn the guest

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Which is my favorite Kdrama network?

When I'm bored I like to list and categorize things. Today I've decided to discover, statistically, which Korean drama network is my favorite based on shows I've watched.

Including both shows I've completed and shows I've dropped bc in this case, the shows I don't like are relevant.

Using my ratings from MyDramaList :) which means however I felt the first time I finished watching a show, basically. Not including networks where I've only watched one show (e.g., Disney+, Wavve, Channel A).

JTBC:

Agency--Dropped

Beyond Evil--6

Itaewon Class--Dropped

My Country the New Age--10

Private Lives--Dropped

Reflection of You--Dropped

Sisyphus: The Myth--Dropped

I can't believe this network produced My Country the New Age when everything else I've watched by them has been a flop for me. Beyond Evil came the closest to breaking the curse but even then. Itaewon Class is one of my least favorite shows I've ever tried to watch; I've forgotten most of the details now but a bad taste lingers.

KBS:

White Christmas--10

Mad Dog--8

The King's Affection--10

River Where the Moon Rises--Dropped

Should I have given River Where the Moon Rises more of a chance? Bc apparently this network only makes bangers.

MBC:

Extraordinary You--7

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung--9

The Veil--7

Idk what to say about this one. RHGH is pretty damn good but I think I would probs like it less watching it now than I did in 2019, newish to kdramas and ready to love anything. But it's a fave regardless, and Extraordinary You and The Veil are both fairly watchable. A serviceable network.

MBN:

Perfect Marriage Revenge--Dropped

Sponsor--Dropped

A network to watch a few episodes with the desire to see dogblood plots, and then leave.

Netflix:

Bloodhounds--8

My Holo Love--Dropped

Gyeongseong Creature--Dropped

Song of Bandits--8

The Silent Sea--7

It's Netflix. I don't know that they're ever going to make a real favorite for me but they're fairly competent.

OCN:

Save Me--8

Duel--Dropped

A Superior Day--Dropped

Apparently it takes Seo Ye-ji and Woo Do-hwan's powers combined to make me finish a show by this network. You'd think it would be easier bc they seem to enjoy angst and whump, but I think they pour it on a little too thick.

SBS:

Doctor Stranger--Dropped

Lovers of the Red Sky--8

Revenant--9

The King: Eternal Monarch--7

The Killing Vote--Dropped

Remember: War of the Son--Dropped

Honestly I might come back to at least one of these dropped shows. Their track record on plots is okay, but their actors are really good.

TVN:

100 Days My Prince--Dropped

Alchemy of Souls--9

Bad and Crazy--Dropped

Circle: Two Worlds Connected--9

Confession--6

Devil Judge--9

Eve--8

Flower of Evil--10

Hotel del Luna--Dropped

It's Okay to Not Be Okay--8

Mine--8

Mr. Sunshine--8

Our Blooming Youth--Dropped

Pandora: Beneath the Paradise--Dropped

Psychopath Diary--9

Tale of the Nine-Tailed--Dropped

Clearly I just start the most show by them. Do they make the most shows? I don't know. Good concepts and good cinematic quality on most of these shows, with just a few exceptions. Pretty solid network.

Viki:

Color Rush--8

I Picked Up a Star On the Road--6

Where Your Eyes Linger--8

You Make Me Dance--6

Mixed bag.

The takeaways:

I should probably watch more KBS. On my to-watch list, that translates to Youth of May, the Bridal Mask, Hwarang, the Bloody Heart, and Orange Marmalade. So mostly historical dramas, which is a pity bc apparently I also like their thrillers.

Really, though, my to-watch list at this point has a ton of SBS and MBC on it for some reason, at least with shows that have already come out. According to my stats so far, my odds are pretty mixed on liking them or not.

Somehow, one feels, I will actually end up watching more TVN instead... but that has yet to materialize. (except the one kdrama I'm currently watching is a TVN drama. so.)

Did I really learn anything? No. and on that note, good night.

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"The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch" Season Two Ready to Thrill!

Attention all fans of the immensely popular Korean drama series, "The Uncanny Counter"! Prepare to rejoice as the highly anticipated second season, "The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch," is just around the corner, bringing with it a unique and captivating storyline. In an effort to build up the excitement, tvN has treated eager viewers with a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming season through a series of photos from the cast's script reading session. These behind-the-scenes glimpses promise a supernatural and action-packed adventure that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. Based on a beloved webtoon, "The Uncanny Counter" follows the enthralling exploits of demon hunters who cleverly disguise themselves as employees at a humble noodle restaurant. Entrusted with the crucial mission of eradicating malevolent spirits on Earth, the Counter team valiantly battles against the forces of evil in their quest to maintain peace. The first season of "The Uncanny Counter" shattered records, captivating audiences and earning record-breaking ratings on OCN during its 2020 broadcast. Now, the gripping narrative of these fearless demon hunters continues in "The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch."

The Uncanny Counter 2 will reunite with familiar faces

Rejoice as the talented cast members who brought the first season to life will be reprising their beloved roles. Jo Byeong Gyu will once again grace our screens as the charismatic So Moon, while Yoo Joon Sang will keep us guessing with his enigmatic portrayal of Ga Mo Tak. The determined Do Ha Na, played by Kim Sejeong, will return alongside the insightful Choo Mae Ok, portrayed by Yeom Hye Ran, and the wise Choi Jang Mool, brought to life by Ahn Suk Hwan. But that's not all! In an exciting twist, a fresh lineup of talented actors will be joining the ensemble for the second season, promising to elevate the intensity of the storyline to new heights. Among the new faces are Jin Sun Kyu, Kang Ki Young, Kim Hieora, and Yoo In Soo. In the recently released script reading photos for "The Uncanny Counter 2," these new cast members seamlessly blend in with the returning stars, setting the stage for an electrifying continuation of the series. Jin Sun Kyu will take on the role of Joo Seok, a firefighter who becomes So Moon's savior, but finds himself teetering on the precipice between good and evil. Kang Ki Young, known for his endearing characters, embraces a thrilling challenge as he portrays Pil Gwang, a villainous character who absorbs the powers of his adversaries. Adding to the intrigue, Kim Hieora will embody Gelly, a pure evil character unafraid to unleash her dark side and commit heinous acts. Meanwhile, Yoo In Soo will bring to life Jeok Bong, an awkward and newly recruited Counter member who is still acclimating to the supernatural world.

The Uncanny Counter 2 release date, and more

"The Uncanny Counter 2" promises an intense showdown between the strengthened Counter team, bolstered by new recruits and enhanced powers, and an increasingly malevolent breed of demons who have absorbed Counter abilities for their own nefarious purposes. Speaking about the upcoming season, the producer teased, "We have infused 'The Uncanny Counter 2' with breathtaking visuals and exhilarating action sequences to amplify the unique thrills of the first season. So, brace yourselves for an expanded universe and a larger scale, as 'The Uncanny Counter 2' reaches its maximum excitement." Viewers can eagerly anticipate the premiere of "The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch" in the latter half of this year. Get ready for an epic battle unlike any other as the Uncanny Counter returns to the screen, bigger and better than ever before. Read the full article