*/ [ATTENTION]: during an important conversation, the sender takes the receiver's face in their hands and firmly directs their focus on them. / @sowhatt
una oración queda sin terminar en el aire cuando manos ajenas tocan su rostro y su mirada escudriña rostro ajeno en busca de las palabras que no ha pronunciado. "¿qué pasa?" pregunta es suave, en una mezcla de curiosidad y confusión. "¿tengo algo en la cara?" parpadea al agregar una segunda interrogante que es más bien un murmullo y es genuina pues muchas veces se apoya en la percepción de los demás sobre él mismo al carecer de la capacidad de ver su propio reflejo. "¿olvide algo?"
Just some of my thoughts for some of the dramas of 2023...
-KING THE LAND !!!!!
The natural chemistry between the main leads is just so so soooo real that it makes it hard to believe that they're "just friends" in reality; However, at the same time it makes sense, as both Junho and Yoona have been in the entertainment industry and have known each other for a long time (2pm and SNSD go wayyyy back, IYKYK). I'm kind of surprised it took them this long to meet for a drama project, but as a fan of both 2pm and SNSD, I'm so glad to see them both working together again. There are so many funny moments in this drama and the added sound effects and acting make some of the scenes so funny. I also like the easter eggs added in the drama haha. Definitely a feel-good drama. I ship the main leads..!! They already know each other so well and they're also starting to look the same haha.
-See You in My 19th Life
This series is based on the webtoon, and the drama was surprisingly not bad. Ahn Bo Hyun and Shin Hye Sun both are great together, and I feel like recently Shin Hye Sun has been typecasted into these somewhat typical bold, fearless characters that are also seemingly reflective of her own personality but in this drama I was able to kind of see somewhat of a different side to her (hard to explain hahah). And Ahn Bo Hyun...he's very versatile as an actor. And finding out that he's now dating Jisoo of BP...super unexpected haha !! The drama itself is somehow comforting with all the characters meshing well together. Pleasant~~
-Celebrity
Hmmmmm this one was great but something about the female lead I can't put my finger on.. While I do feel like her acting has improved over the years and I see that in some scenes of this drama as well, there were parts where it just seemed flat but I'm not sure if it's just how her character was written. The storyline itself was definitely interesting nonetheless, and I didn't have much expectations going into it, but it does touch upon the effects of social media in modern times and I liked the mystery/thriller type of vibe.
-D.P.
Star-studded cast; haven't watched this yet but excited to pick up where they left off for season 1.
-The Real Has Come
The cast is talented and there are strong characters in this drama and lots of twists and funny moments. It's light and funny, but there's 50 episodes so there are definitely times where it's a bit draggy but also that's typical of any family dramas.
-Oasis
Jang Dong Yoon!!! Hahaha I think the cast did a great job with their portrayals though I feel like Jang Dong Yoon just has such a baby-face and looks like he wouldn't hurt a fly but he looked so cool playing this role as Lee Doo Hak. I liked the old-fashioned style of this drama as it took place in the 80s-90s Korea, so it was really refreshing to see the type of fashion, dialects and overall atmosphere during that time through this drama, and think about how much has changed. There were parts of the drama that felt a little repetitive, but I think overall the cast made up for it.
-Apple of My Eye (금이야, 옥이야)
Typical family drama, a little predictable but expected haha.