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My first J-drama and three episodes in I'm really into this show. The lead character is an enigma, like a puzzle you want to solve. The term "Still waters run deep" personifies this guy. He never does anything without a purpose, even though those around him may not understand his motives. At the same time there's a certain vulnerability about him that pulls you in. He makes a very complex, interesting character that I'm really starting to like a whole lot. And he has an amazing voice! A deep, lovely baritone even though he's a young guy. I love listening to the way he speaks.
Great heroine, she's really good-hearted and has a quiet strength about her that I think Halu really needs. I love the supporting characters, esp Yamato, the adorable dumb jock who's trying to win over the girl he likes even though she's only into him because she thinks he's rich. I'm very happy with this show so far, and can only hope it gets better and better.
Great heroine, she's really good-hearted and has a quiet strength about her that I think Halu really needs. I love the supporting characters, esp Yamato, the adorable dumb jock who's trying to win over the girl he likes even though she's only into him because she thinks he's rich. I'm very happy with this show so far, and can only hope it gets better and better.
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Autumn's Concerto Episode 5
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I never thought a romance junkie like me would be complaining about too much romance, but I am ... sort of. I wished the writers had allowed the sexual tension to build between Giang Xi and Mu Cheng a little bit longer than one episode before bringing them together. Their relationship developed so fast that all this epic declarations of love at this point in their acquaintance seem rushed, especially coming from Giang Xi who was such a jerk to Mu Cheng throughout most of the first 2 episodes.
I would have actually liked to SEE them falling in love before we're served the main course. Damn those K-dramas that kill you with sexual tension for several episodes before bringing the leads together. I usually hate when you have to wait 10+ episodes for what usually turns out to be a mediocre kiss in k-dramas, but in AC everything happens lightning fast. Ideally I'd like to see some middle ground.
Anyway, that aside this episode was great! This show seems to be getting better and better with each episode. I hope it continues the trend!
I would have actually liked to SEE them falling in love before we're served the main course. Damn those K-dramas that kill you with sexual tension for several episodes before bringing the leads together. I usually hate when you have to wait 10+ episodes for what usually turns out to be a mediocre kiss in k-dramas, but in AC everything happens lightning fast. Ideally I'd like to see some middle ground.
Anyway, that aside this episode was great! This show seems to be getting better and better with each episode. I hope it continues the trend!
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Autumn's Concerto Episode 7
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Spoilerish...
Giang Xi ... this character is so mercurial he's starting to come across a little psychopathic. He's not a very well crafted character, I feel. His character, and indeed this entire episode, is suffering from bad writing. I don't think the writers handled the aftermath of Giang Xi's surgery very well.
It would have been better, I feel, if they'd SHOWN us the events that took place after Giang Xi woke up from surgery and then roll 6 yrs in the future. Instead they jump 6 years ahead and then have secondary characters TELL us what happened in the last 6 years. All the flashbacks and telling just made everything seem jumbled and uninteresting. It didn't work for me & it's the most basic of mistakes any writer can make. The # 1 rule in writing 101 is SHOW, dont TELL, and film especially is a visual medium.
I also find myself liking Tuo Ye a lot more than Giang Xi. This of course is due to very poor character development. This never happens to me! I mean NEVER. I've never been in a situation where I thought the second male lead, no matter how great he is, was more suitable for our heroine than the leading male. But in AC I really think he is. Tuo Ye has loved Mu Cheng from day one -- I'm a sucker for guys/characters like this (he reminds me of Do Jin in A Gentleman's Dignity). He's sweet, he's gentle, he's cute, he takes care of her, he protects her, he watches over her, he provides for her ... AND most importantly he loves her kid. He's just what she needs: stable, he doesn't slip in and out of character (one minute hot, another minute cold like Giang Xi) kind ... overall just a very great guy.
I didn't care for the scenes with Yi Qian and Giang Xi. Not when Mu Cheng is getting old, letting a good man pass her by while she pines over Giang Xi.
Anyway, not everything is bad about Giang Xi. I wasn't attracted to him on sight like I was to Halu in Pride, but if you show me some skin I'm gonna look! That shower scene was some proper eye candy! Not gonna lie ...
Giang Xi ... this character is so mercurial he's starting to come across a little psychopathic. He's not a very well crafted character, I feel. His character, and indeed this entire episode, is suffering from bad writing. I don't think the writers handled the aftermath of Giang Xi's surgery very well.
It would have been better, I feel, if they'd SHOWN us the events that took place after Giang Xi woke up from surgery and then roll 6 yrs in the future. Instead they jump 6 years ahead and then have secondary characters TELL us what happened in the last 6 years. All the flashbacks and telling just made everything seem jumbled and uninteresting. It didn't work for me & it's the most basic of mistakes any writer can make. The # 1 rule in writing 101 is SHOW, dont TELL, and film especially is a visual medium.
I also find myself liking Tuo Ye a lot more than Giang Xi. This of course is due to very poor character development. This never happens to me! I mean NEVER. I've never been in a situation where I thought the second male lead, no matter how great he is, was more suitable for our heroine than the leading male. But in AC I really think he is. Tuo Ye has loved Mu Cheng from day one -- I'm a sucker for guys/characters like this (he reminds me of Do Jin in A Gentleman's Dignity). He's sweet, he's gentle, he's cute, he takes care of her, he protects her, he watches over her, he provides for her ... AND most importantly he loves her kid. He's just what she needs: stable, he doesn't slip in and out of character (one minute hot, another minute cold like Giang Xi) kind ... overall just a very great guy.
I didn't care for the scenes with Yi Qian and Giang Xi. Not when Mu Cheng is getting old, letting a good man pass her by while she pines over Giang Xi.
Anyway, not everything is bad about Giang Xi. I wasn't attracted to him on sight like I was to Halu in Pride, but if you show me some skin I'm gonna look! That shower scene was some proper eye candy! Not gonna lie ...
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Spoilerish ...
This episode kept me guessing right up to the last 5 minutes or so about what would become of Halu and Aki. I thought I was gonna have a coronary. Was it really necessary to put viewers through all that stress? I'm not convinced. I'm happy Halu made it big, he deserved it, but I wish things had played out differently.
All in all, though, I'm content, if not totally happy, with how everything went. I'm off to write my review and it's gonna be very good.
This episode kept me guessing right up to the last 5 minutes or so about what would become of Halu and Aki. I thought I was gonna have a coronary. Was it really necessary to put viewers through all that stress? I'm not convinced. I'm happy Halu made it big, he deserved it, but I wish things had played out differently.
All in all, though, I'm content, if not totally happy, with how everything went. I'm off to write my review and it's gonna be very good.
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... with Asian men who like roughing up women???
I don't really care for Hæ Lin, but I felt a little bad for her in that bedroom scene. Just goes to show that money can't buy you everything.
Now as for our leading couple, lord have mercy ... Tæ Joo is super hot. But the way he pounced on her?! What's up with Asian men and their pouncing on a woman like that? Passionate, but perhaps a bit too much. Western viewers who are not used to seeing this sh-- can misconstrue events.
Anyway, now that the hat's outta bag I hope things don't get more twisted & screwed up!!!
I don't really care for Hæ Lin, but I felt a little bad for her in that bedroom scene. Just goes to show that money can't buy you everything.
Now as for our leading couple, lord have mercy ... Tæ Joo is super hot. But the way he pounced on her?! What's up with Asian men and their pouncing on a woman like that? Passionate, but perhaps a bit too much. Western viewers who are not used to seeing this sh-- can misconstrue events.
Anyway, now that the hat's outta bag I hope things don't get more twisted & screwed up!!!
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So I guessed something pivotal in this episode pretty early on in the show. I just knew the amazing Doctor's Son wasn't all that meets the eye. But the writers have to be careful here. Things might end up bordering on preposterous if they drag out keeping such a major secret from people who NEED to know that information. I mean this could make or break the case, given the circumstances. But let me see how they resolve this. It had better be good!
As a side note, now that what's her face has expired, I hope something happens between Doctor's Son & that little girl from the drugstore! Will I get my wish or will I not? Guess I need to keep watching to find out!
As a side note, now that what's her face has expired, I hope something happens between Doctor's Son & that little girl from the drugstore! Will I get my wish or will I not? Guess I need to keep watching to find out!
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Loving You a Thousand Times Episode 30
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Spoiler...
So Seon Young finally found out about that dog Sae Hun! I love how she's dealing with it so far. But I want Sae Hun to know she knows ... I want to see him hurt & hurt real bad for what he's done.
How could he do this Seon Young. Seon Young who has shown him nothing but love?
OMFG, that Yoean Hee has no shame! She's satisfied being Sae Hun's weekend bitch. What a woman! I hope Seon Young kills the two of them.
On a lighter note I'm loving a thousand times the way Kang Ho loves Eun Nim. I love that Kang Ho is his own man. He's strong willed & doesn't allow those blasted elders to dictate his life. He doesn't stand for their mistreatment of his wife and I absolutely love him for it.
Having said that this shit with Sae Hun is like a cloud over my enjoyment of their happiness because there was a time when Sae Hun was just as loving & protective of Seon Young ... but look at them now. Aigoo...
Things are heating up with Chul & Nan Jung. I have a sneaking suspicion this girl is pregnant. I'm glad though that Chul is giving her the cold shoulder after she was such a complete bitch toward him. She doesn't deserve such a good guy like Chul.
Overall this was a very exciting episode. I can't wait to see what happens next!
So Seon Young finally found out about that dog Sae Hun! I love how she's dealing with it so far. But I want Sae Hun to know she knows ... I want to see him hurt & hurt real bad for what he's done.
How could he do this Seon Young. Seon Young who has shown him nothing but love?
OMFG, that Yoean Hee has no shame! She's satisfied being Sae Hun's weekend bitch. What a woman! I hope Seon Young kills the two of them.
On a lighter note I'm loving a thousand times the way Kang Ho loves Eun Nim. I love that Kang Ho is his own man. He's strong willed & doesn't allow those blasted elders to dictate his life. He doesn't stand for their mistreatment of his wife and I absolutely love him for it.
Having said that this shit with Sae Hun is like a cloud over my enjoyment of their happiness because there was a time when Sae Hun was just as loving & protective of Seon Young ... but look at them now. Aigoo...
Things are heating up with Chul & Nan Jung. I have a sneaking suspicion this girl is pregnant. I'm glad though that Chul is giving her the cold shoulder after she was such a complete bitch toward him. She doesn't deserve such a good guy like Chul.
Overall this was a very exciting episode. I can't wait to see what happens next!
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Poor Sae. I can't even begin to imagine what she's going through. To have gained so much through her music and then to lose everything ... dreadful! Life really is a bitch. The actress is doing a great job of showing me the character's sense of utter frustration and hopelessness without it being annoying. Great! And the hero, what a guy! So patient and considerate of her plight. He'll make a wonderful social worker if he can find a job. I'm really liking him so far. This episode was great. It made me reflect a lot on life and how incredibly cruel it can be. Lots of lessons learnt.
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... I get it, but that didn't make it any easier to watch Naoki make a royal mess of a good thing because of someone who treated him like dirt. Man, he really tried my nerves in this episode! And that Natsuki, if I ever harboured even a sliver of sympathy for her it has been completely eradicated. She was a right ... word that rhymes with witch in this episode! I'll never forgive her. Glad Naoki eventually came to his damn senses, but it may be too late. The idiot!
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...in the world is this kid thinking?! How can he do that to Riko? OMG!...
I so want to give him a bitch-slap right now!!!
I so want to give him a bitch-slap right now!!!
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Poor Naoki. My heart broke for him. Such a sweet kid, he doesn't deserve any of what he got. Hopefully, he'll find a more appreciative woman in Riko.
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So far I have a good impression. This was a great establishing episode. The characters are clearly defined and their situations make you wonder how well they'll fare in future episodes. I'm hoping the same old drama cliches will be at a minimum in this drama, but who am I kidding ...
Anyway, I liked the chance meeting of the leads at the end. It was really nice. They provided encouragement for each other when they really needed it most. I'm not much of sports fan outside of European football and maybe a little cricket ... but I like romantic sports dramas. To me incorporating competitive sports heightens the overall drama because conflict occurs both within and outside the game. Curious to see how this will progress.
Anyway, I liked the chance meeting of the leads at the end. It was really nice. They provided encouragement for each other when they really needed it most. I'm not much of sports fan outside of European football and maybe a little cricket ... but I like romantic sports dramas. To me incorporating competitive sports heightens the overall drama because conflict occurs both within and outside the game. Curious to see how this will progress.
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Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 14
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This episode reminds me of The Tudors. I find that I like the Jesoen scenes the best since that's where the main action takes place. Had me on the edge of my seat as I tried to figure out how Boong Do was gonna get himself out of his current spot. What he had up sleeve was pretty genius. Gotta love smart guys! :)
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Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 12
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That Han Dong Min sure is a real piece of work! He's got the narcissistic playboy actor made ... now all I want to do is swat him away like the nuisance fly he is! This guy is soooo breathtakingly annoying. Man....!
I like that Boong Don feels torn between the two worlds. It's realistic. Jesoen is all he knows and aside from Hui Jin he has no one in the modern world. It would weigh heavily on me too. I'm extremely ... extremely glad though that he decided to stay. He and Hui Jin should not be a part!
Having said that I can't rest easy! I have a premonition that something bad's about to happen. I don't like it at all!
I like that Boong Don feels torn between the two worlds. It's realistic. Jesoen is all he knows and aside from Hui Jin he has no one in the modern world. It would weigh heavily on me too. I'm extremely ... extremely glad though that he decided to stay. He and Hui Jin should not be a part!
Having said that I can't rest easy! I have a premonition that something bad's about to happen. I don't like it at all!
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Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 8
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That is the question!
Boong Do suffers a serious injury and has lost his short term memory. The talisman is now in the hands of the enemy and everything's turned upside down. Damn, this was a really great episode! Had me so on the edge of my seat especially the ending. I'm dying to know how Boong Do is going to solve this dilemma he's found himself in. What about Hue Jin, how will she react to these new circumstances now that the seeds of love have been planted? So many questions! Off to find the answers in the next episodes ... boy, they better be good!
Boong Do suffers a serious injury and has lost his short term memory. The talisman is now in the hands of the enemy and everything's turned upside down. Damn, this was a really great episode! Had me so on the edge of my seat especially the ending. I'm dying to know how Boong Do is going to solve this dilemma he's found himself in. What about Hue Jin, how will she react to these new circumstances now that the seeds of love have been planted? So many questions! Off to find the answers in the next episodes ... boy, they better be good!
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