#Oh Ji-hye

[citrinekay]

I was always alone. I couldn't even turn the radio on in case they suddenly played Cho Yongpil songs. And if that happened ... my heart would sink in an instant.

Welcome to Samdalri ep 11 | What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

[dilebe06]

My Favorite Female Characters

[stuff-diary]

When Life Gives You Tangerines

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2025

When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025, South Korea)

Director: Kim Won Seok

Writer: Lim Sang Choon

Mini-review:

With a dream team like this one, expectations were understandably sky-high. And yet, the show has somehow managed to surpass them. Throughout the past four weeks, it has given us a soaring story about love, loss, growing up and life in general, all of it centered around the incredible women of one specific family. That allows for a deeply insightful exploration of gender roles in South Korea, which writer Lim Sang Choon handles with both sensitivity and bite. The entire cast gives it their all too; I'm not exaggerating when I say this is career-best work from IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri and Park Hae Joon, and the supporting performers are equally brilliant. Also, kudos must be given to the art teams for the beautiful sets, costumes, make-up, CGI and cinematography. And of course, director Kim Won Seok shepherded the whole project towards brilliancy. All in all, When Life Gives You Tangerines is an unforgettable drama that will stay with you for a long time.

[gaymer-hag-stan]

Chorong and Apink getting ready for their Christmas special concert

[i-got-the-feels]

Rom-Com/Dramaedy/Slice of Life/Quirky

When life gives you tangerines

My youth

Can this love be translated?

Melo movie

Our movie

Dearest nemesis

Potato research centre

Divorce Insurance

Good boy

Seocho-dong

Love scout

Mystery/Angsty/Thriller/Business/Cerebral

Mercy for none

Made in Korea

Knockoff

Cashero

Project Y

The good man

Show business

Dear X

Two women

Unmasked

The price of a confession

Hyperknife

The manipulated

The murky stream

Nine puzzle

The Tempest

Delusion

In the Net

If these dramas deliver - 2025 is gonna be an iconic year for kdramas

[marril96]

The Glory 1.01

[somanykdramas]

LOVE YOUR ENEMY

GENRES: Comedy, Romance

SUMMARY: Two high school frenemies, torn apart by circumstance, find each other as adults and pick up exactly where they left off.

THIS SHOW HAS EVERYTHING: Romantic red scarves, silly friends, lap running, demon lakes, generational distrust, golf courses, delirious smooches, loss and recovery, designer suits, and peach blossom promises.

HOT TAKE: I kinda knew from the get-go that this was going to be a silly fluff romance, but I was determined to stick around since it's been FAR too long since we've seen Ju Ji Hoon, never mind in something silly and animated like this.

For me, watching went like this: EPS 1-5: Just here for Ju Ji Hoon. EPS 6-10: Okay, this is actually kinda cute and funny! EPS 11-12: Fast-forwarding to the end because why are you trying to deep-dive into all these side plots this late in the game?

A decent show if you're into nice calm romance, terrible family tragedies, almost comically annoying missed connections, and Ju Ji Hoon in perfectly-tailored suits.

[andaniellight]

going back to 2019

[dansphil]

I wasn't assigned to look after you. I was just living with my family. That's what it was to me.

[christiangatattack]

Oldboy (올드보이) [2003] | Directed by Park Chan-wook

[kotonas]

악귀 / Revenant, 2023 — EP02

[dilebe06]

My Favorite Female Characters

[stuff-diary]

Final week of When Life Gives You Tangerines: that was pretty much perfect. The show stayed both life-affirming and heart-wrenching until the very end. I feel like I spent the entirety of these last four hours crying tears of joy, sadness and everything in between. I'd go into more detail, but I think I need some time to take it all in properly. I'll try to post a review tomorrow.

[gozdziak]

Unexpected but beautiful moment

[gaymer-hag-stan]

On the 25th of January, thirteen years ago, AFTERSCHOOL released their third Japanese single album, Rambling girls / Because of you.

"Rambling Girls" is an upbeat, dance-pop track showcasing the group's fierce energy and stylish choreography, while "Because of You" is a Japanese version of their Korean hit, delivering emotional vocals and a sleek, melancholic melody. The single highlights AFTERSCHOOL's versatility and their smooth transition into the Japanese music market.

[passionforfiction]

Love Your Enemy

I want to read this webtoon. I loved the story between Yoon Ji Won and Seok Ji Won, these two share a birthday, their name and the feud between their families. We see their relationship as teens and adults, how misunderstandings kept them apart and how this second chance brings their families together.

The subplots of the students at the school and the relationship between Soo Ah and Nurse Hong are also cute.

It is a fun and sweet story.

I recommend it!