#kim si eun

[swannsways]

다음 소희 Next Sohee (2022), dir. Jung July

[xiaolanhua]

Tomorrow (2022) Episode 16

[dreamingsushi]

Apple of my Eye - Episode 3

I’m actually quite into this. I know, I’m repeating myself, but I have the soul of an old lady, so was I told when I was 12 years old and that was maybe twenty years ago. Anyways, I didn’t strictly watch the episode one shot, I did other stuff in between, and with this technique of reviewing... it seems my memory doesn’t work so well.

Mi Rae gets the job at the art gallery. The grandfather doesn’t actually dislike her that much, it’s just that she makes him think of someone else and it pains him. We’ll probably learn of this person later on.

Kang San’s father visits him to set him up on a blind date. The lady said that she’ll buy him a car if the date went well, however Kang San ruins it all with saying he’s married with a daughter and that he lives with his mother-in-law. His dad is super upset about Kang San still hung up on his disappeared wife. He doesn’t like it that he takes care of her family. Kang San won’t change his mind and will stay with them for the sake of Jan Di.

Jan Di passed her audition, even though she thought she failed it. On her way back home I guess, when she crosses the street, she’s about to get hit by a very distressed Mi Rae, reliving awful moments of her childhood before she got adopted, thanks to her sister-in-law. We don’t know yet if she stops in time of not.

Jun Pyo’s mother is really despicable. She only thinks of money and is super mean to Mi Rae, the poor thing. Actually, I love how every character is big stereotype. Mi Rae the perfect girl with a sad past, mistreated by her family members (except for her mom). The grumpy granddad. The feisty granny. The mean mother. The bully at school. Everything’s there and it somehow manages to make sense. Love it.

[idleminds]

"I thought about the concept of happiness. According to the dictionary, happiness is a positive emotional state characterized by feelings such as contentment, joy, and life satisfaction. I think it's too long. This is how I'd shorten it. Happiness. The state of not lacking anything." — Summer Strike, Episode 12 (End): The Meaning of Happiness

[stuff-diary]

The Frog

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

The Frog (2024, South Korea)

Director: Mo Wan Il

Writer: Son Ho Young

Mini-review:

Wow, I didn't think I would enjoy The Frog so much. I guess I was in the mood for a dark, propulsive thriller. I've seen some people say it's 'slow', but like... where? This kept me glued to the screen from the very first episode, and it got more and more intense throughout the next ones. It even ventures into psychological horror territory from time to time, which made it even more fun to me. The writing isn't perfect (some of the characters aren't as well developed as they should), but the directing and the acting more than make up for it. Go Min Si turns in a particularly strong performance, and it's clear she gave it her all. I'm not gonna say this is the best thriller k-drama I've seen, but it was definitely enjoyable as hell.

[friendsdontlieokay]

This guy👇🏻obsessing over this guy's👇🏻sisters

Sweet Home

My Demon x Clean With Passion For Now

[haveyouseenthisseries-poll]

[billornot]

[hanjinkz]

다음 소희/Next Sohee (2022) Written and directed by July Jung

[korean-dreams-girls]

Yiren, Aisha, Onda, E:U, SiHyeon & Mia (Everglow) - 5th Single Album ''Zombie'' Concept Pics

[swannsways]

너와 나 The Dream Songs (2022), dir. Cho Hyun-chul

[namjhyun]

#GoMinSi, #KooKyoHwan, #KimHyunjoo, #KimHeeae, #RyuJunyeol, #SeoHyunjin, #AhnEunjin, #LeeYumi, #JeonSoni and #ChunWooHee have been selected by Netflix and W Magazine for the Best 10 Performances Special Issue.

[dreamingsushi]

Apple of my Eye - Episode 2

I’m still trying out this different way of doing my recaps, I’m not so sure yet about how this is going to turn out, but I guess it makes the watching a little more enjoyable for me since I don’t need to pause every five minutes.

The problem between Jan Di and Jun Pyo is finally solved when Jan Di’s friend brings a recording of the scene that happened between the two of them. Now knowing that her son was at fault, Jun Pyo’s mom decide to try and settle amiably the conflict. Seems she’s a little ashamed. I liked how the video filmed by a nearby student resolved everything. It looks a lot like the justice on social media happening nowadays, when people just film stuff to post on their accounts instead of stepping in.

Jan Di lied to attend her audition and everything seems to go well, until she loses a boot while dancing. So when she comes back home, she’s in a bad mood. Her dad scolds her for lying and going to the audition when he told her not to. Her grandma takes her side, because she feels bad that she was insulted for not having a mom and lashes out at Kang San when he tells her they should discipline her well. She blames him for her daughter (Kang San’s wife) leaving.

Now we finally get to know what actually happen. She used to be a ballet dancer, but she gave up her dreams when she got pregnant with Jan Di. She regretted it and left to study abroad, saying that she should never had her daughter. Kang San and Jan Di still somewhat of make up.

Meanwhile, Jun Pyo’s great-grandfather (if I’m not crazy) gets injured at work because of his Parkinson. The family finally knows of his condition and scolds him for not saying anything. Mi Rae tries to take care of him, but he gets mad at her and throws on the floor the food she gave him.

One thing I like about this sitcom, strangely, is that they’re not taking their acting too seriously? If I may say so like this. It looks really genuine in a way. Especially when they kind of parody some very overly intense scenes from let’s say regular drama. It’s like they toned down everything by a notch and it’s quite refreshing.

[theaggresivepacifist]

I’m back with a STRANGER/KINGDOM AU (could it be the first one on AO3??? I’ve never seen another one)

Summary: As winter approaches, Saheonbu inspector Hwang Si-mok confronts a vicious double threat: monsters at court, neglecting the needs of the people, and now rumors of new and very different monsters beyond the city gate… A Stranger/Secret Forest Kingdom AU.

8.6k, complete, all angst, tw for canon-typical violence/gore and suicide/major character death. A thousand thank-yous to @ohyangchon, @gottagobuycheese, and @cupofteaandstars​ for the support, inspiration, and beta reads as this one slowly came to life!

[lostinmac]

Next Sohee (2022)

Dir. July Jung

[blbambeyond-nonblblog-hyd-mg-bof]

Although I watch all sorts of series and movies. When I began watching Asian Series etc it began with 2 shows HANA YORI DANGO (and it's adaptations) from JAPAN, TO TAIWAN, BACK TO JAPAN, TO SOUTH KOREA AND FINALLY TO CHINA.

Hana Yori Dango (Animated Series) Japan

Hana Yori Dango (Japanese Movie) 1995

Meteor Garden (Taiwanese Series) 2001

Meteor Rain (Taiwanese Series) 2001

Meteor Garden 2 (Taiwanese Series) 2002

Hana Yori Dango (Japanese Series) 2005

Hana Yori Dango 2 (Japanese Series Sequel) 2007

Hana Yori Dango Final (Japanese Movie Sequel) 2008

Boys Over Flowers (South Korean Series) 2009

Meteor Garden (Chinese Series Remake of Taiwanese Series) 2018

and The 2nd Series was

THE HEIRS or THE INHERITORS (2013) Series Starring South Korean Phenomenal Actors LEE MIN-HO & PARK SHIN-HYE in Romance Story of Rich Boy Poor Girl