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Soratobu Kouhoushitsu Episode 1
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I don't know why there aren't more people watching this drama. I suppose the setting isn't appealing to most. I like it though, it's different, and very interesting.
The cast is brilliant, so many faces I know and love.
If this first episode is anything to go by, I'll be hooked in no time. Plus, it promises to be intense on the romantic side too.
I'm sold.
The cast is brilliant, so many faces I know and love.
If this first episode is anything to go by, I'll be hooked in no time. Plus, it promises to be intense on the romantic side too.
I'm sold.
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As it seems, once again I find myself alone in being disappointed by the later episodes of this drama.
Issues that I would like to be explored are breezily skimmed over and things I would like to finally develop stagnate to the point of annoyance.
The character of Sakura, while funny and well acted as always, is not moving one inch from where she was at the very beginning. I'm starting to wonder why she's doing this drama "journey". She is still shabby, cares for her friends, talks like an old man and watches porn of all things.
Her relationship with Hiroto is somehow awkward. I couldn't help but notice how they never had a decent kiss and yet we were shown them in bed twice already. There is a lack of true chemistry building in such a screenplay choice, one I'm not fond of. Mostly because they could be so much cuter together, as it is apparent by their more simple interactions (the tickling scene was the saving grace of this episode, for me).
And what with the mystery surrounding Hiroto's sister? Why did she accuse him of having ruined her love life? I wish they wouldn't just throw the stone into the pond and then forget the issue until even the last wave has disappeared from the water surface.
As for Miki, I'm waiting with a passion for the moment she'll finally send that horrid mother in law to hell with her stupid son in tow. If she doesn't, I'm going to write to the production and cover them with insults, I promise.
All in all, I'm not having such a great fun watching this drama anymore. Unfortunately for me, I have started it and now want to know how it ends.
Issues that I would like to be explored are breezily skimmed over and things I would like to finally develop stagnate to the point of annoyance.
The character of Sakura, while funny and well acted as always, is not moving one inch from where she was at the very beginning. I'm starting to wonder why she's doing this drama "journey". She is still shabby, cares for her friends, talks like an old man and watches porn of all things.
Her relationship with Hiroto is somehow awkward. I couldn't help but notice how they never had a decent kiss and yet we were shown them in bed twice already. There is a lack of true chemistry building in such a screenplay choice, one I'm not fond of. Mostly because they could be so much cuter together, as it is apparent by their more simple interactions (the tickling scene was the saving grace of this episode, for me).
And what with the mystery surrounding Hiroto's sister? Why did she accuse him of having ruined her love life? I wish they wouldn't just throw the stone into the pond and then forget the issue until even the last wave has disappeared from the water surface.
As for Miki, I'm waiting with a passion for the moment she'll finally send that horrid mother in law to hell with her stupid son in tow. If she doesn't, I'm going to write to the production and cover them with insults, I promise.
All in all, I'm not having such a great fun watching this drama anymore. Unfortunately for me, I have started it and now want to know how it ends.
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What with all the expectations created by last week's preview, I found this episode quite boring.
Sakura seems so little invested in her love life it's deflating my enthusiasm too.
She's still as hilarious as ever - which is the saving grace of the show, for me - but I wish she would at least change her hairdo before I start screaming in frustration.
What purpose does a passionate liason with a hot 24 year old serve, if she's not rendered more self assured? Her carelessness for her appearance goes on a parallel path with her not truly caring for any man right now. And while I can see Hiroto growing affection, I can't imagine them ever being completely happy together. They are simply mismatched.
I also wish they woudn't make Chiyoko into some psychopath and let her have her sweet romance too.
Sakura seems so little invested in her love life it's deflating my enthusiasm too.
She's still as hilarious as ever - which is the saving grace of the show, for me - but I wish she would at least change her hairdo before I start screaming in frustration.
What purpose does a passionate liason with a hot 24 year old serve, if she's not rendered more self assured? Her carelessness for her appearance goes on a parallel path with her not truly caring for any man right now. And while I can see Hiroto growing affection, I can't imagine them ever being completely happy together. They are simply mismatched.
I also wish they woudn't make Chiyoko into some psychopath and let her have her sweet romance too.
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For the life of me, this must be the silliest thing I've ever watched and possibly the silliest in the whole known universe, but you'd have to use a crane to unglue me from the screen.
I'm laughing so hard my neighbours are worried.
The bed scene is priceless, what with her jumping wildly on him while equally wildly protesting. Rofl
And I would be lying if I denied I'd love to sniff Renn's neck too. :P
I'm laughing so hard my neighbours are worried.
The bed scene is priceless, what with her jumping wildly on him while equally wildly protesting. Rofl
And I would be lying if I denied I'd love to sniff Renn's neck too. :P
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Here's my theory: Hiroto and Chiyoko are not blood related, but children of two people who remarried. So Hiroto is biological son of the husband and Chiyoko the biological daughter of the wife. They are step siblings by marriage.
And their tense relationship is very reminiscent of Cruel Intentions and the whole de Laclos dynamic.
If this keeps on, we should expect Hiroto truly falling for Sakura and the envious step sister revealing her the plot.
Intriguing.
And their tense relationship is very reminiscent of Cruel Intentions and the whole de Laclos dynamic.
If this keeps on, we should expect Hiroto truly falling for Sakura and the envious step sister revealing her the plot.
Intriguing.
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Honestly, I couldn't care less who ends up with whom: this drama is histerically hilarious, and I'm enjoying it for the sake of comedy.
Sure, Hiroto is indeed as hot as a chili pepper, but that's beside the point, isn't it? Or is it?
Whatever.
Shinohara is absolutely brilliant in this comedic role.
There's only one detail which bugs me no end: can't any of her co-workers, or even mr hairdresser grab her by the shoulders, push her onto a chair and give her a nice hairdo so that she needn't go around with that wobbly chignon all the time?
Sure, Hiroto is indeed as hot as a chili pepper, but that's beside the point, isn't it? Or is it?
Whatever.
Shinohara is absolutely brilliant in this comedic role.
There's only one detail which bugs me no end: can't any of her co-workers, or even mr hairdresser grab her by the shoulders, push her onto a chair and give her a nice hairdo so that she needn't go around with that wobbly chignon all the time?
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Oh my, I hadn't laughed so hard in quite a long time. Shinohara is absolutely brilliant - as usual - and had me in stitches with her beard, make up and grandmother outfit. Hahahahaha.
I love the pace of this and the women's rights issue. Both males are good to look at and both have a long way to go before I call them pleasant characters, but I trust Shinohara.
Great start! :D
I love the pace of this and the women's rights issue. Both males are good to look at and both have a long way to go before I call them pleasant characters, but I trust Shinohara.
Great start! :D
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This isn't even going to be a real review... it's more of a rant, really. Please be patient with me.
As I see it, the true devil of this story is the old father/president of bla bla industry.
He's a slavist, treats his workers like dirt (what? the trade unions are asking for rest rooms!? It means they haven't got any. Not even in a developing country) He doesn't love anyone, is malicious, violent, basically kicked out his first wife to get a new one who he doesn't trust, treats his daughter like an idiot and barely remembers he has a son.
The list could go on.
So here we have this devil incarnate, however the whole attention is focused on the wickedness of Jae Hee, who's making one mistake after another but at least she has a reason to be so and knows guilt.
I am not trying to find apologies for her, but it bugs me how Korean dramas manage to constantly shift the guilt on women.
And while Maru has got all the possible reasons to seek revenge, he's also the kind of "hero" who asks for trouble with every damn step he takes.
Since I have no doubt things will get worse before the final possible hecatombe, I'm wondering why I'm still watching this.
Oh, right, I know: Joong Ki is the yummiest thing after Sacher Torte. :P
As I see it, the true devil of this story is the old father/president of bla bla industry.
He's a slavist, treats his workers like dirt (what? the trade unions are asking for rest rooms!? It means they haven't got any. Not even in a developing country) He doesn't love anyone, is malicious, violent, basically kicked out his first wife to get a new one who he doesn't trust, treats his daughter like an idiot and barely remembers he has a son.
The list could go on.
So here we have this devil incarnate, however the whole attention is focused on the wickedness of Jae Hee, who's making one mistake after another but at least she has a reason to be so and knows guilt.
I am not trying to find apologies for her, but it bugs me how Korean dramas manage to constantly shift the guilt on women.
And while Maru has got all the possible reasons to seek revenge, he's also the kind of "hero" who asks for trouble with every damn step he takes.
Since I have no doubt things will get worse before the final possible hecatombe, I'm wondering why I'm still watching this.
Oh, right, I know: Joong Ki is the yummiest thing after Sacher Torte. :P
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This is a drama to be marathoned. That's why I'm jumping from episode 1 to 5. It doesn't really matter that much whether one episode is sightly better than the next or what happens when exactly. It's a sweet story made of great moments, the best of which are those picturing the friendship among 5 adorable characters.
Eita is hilarious, even though the laughter is at the expense of his love misfortunes.
I give this one a 10 for the lovely camping scenes. It truly conveys a lot of fond memories.
Brilliant acting.
Eita is hilarious, even though the laughter is at the expense of his love misfortunes.
I give this one a 10 for the lovely camping scenes. It truly conveys a lot of fond memories.
Brilliant acting.
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This is my third watch of Orange Days. A drama which doesn't rely on twists or suspense, can be viewed time and again.
Whenever you feel like immersing in the life of a group of young people who could be us all, you should give this one a try.
Great first episode, which sets the pace of the whole show beautifully and introduces a sassy, intelligent and charming female lead.
Whenever you feel like immersing in the life of a group of young people who could be us all, you should give this one a try.
Great first episode, which sets the pace of the whole show beautifully and introduces a sassy, intelligent and charming female lead.
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I have skipped the last two episode reviews because there isn't much to say in between a LOL and a LMAO. Even after having watched it half a dozen times, Joo Won/Im spying on Ra Im/Won with a wig cracks me up.
So here I jump to them going back into their rightful bodies.
My mom is an inexhaustible source of surprise for me. Even after deciding to show her this drama, I feared she wouldn't like it - not the way I do, at least. I thought the fantasy aspect would throw her off, and that she would find the whole story too weird for her taste.
I was wrong. She doesn't like this, she loves it. Every time JW and RI have a sweet moment together, she sighs. "How beautiful they are!", she declared at them hugging for the first time, or when they sit by the open air bbq and he tells her he would have paid more, had he known his money would help raising Ra Im.
She skips a lot of details of the script, whether because it's at times too fast or because she's focusing on the actor's expressions, but she is very attentive to the development of their love story. "This is the first time they hug, isn't it? I find it wonderful that Asians still put so much meaning into a hug. It can be more intimate than any kiss."
A hugs-lover myself, I could only agree.
The second surprise came after they quarrel. One of my favourite scenes is Ra Im telling him "the mermaid loved that man" and walking off. My mom's comment was: "wow, that was really mean." While I've always thought it was a well delivered blow, I never once thought RaIm was mean. Clearly my mom has fallen for Binnie's charm, it must be in our DNA. Or she is right, and I was too preoccupied identifying with RaIm to actually consider Joo Won's feelings.
Watching with someone else is like having the privilege of a wider view.
She declared Tae Sung very cute. I stared at her with my mouth open. Where have all the mothers gone who say: "he's too skinny and pale, let him eat something!"? But no, she wouldn't mind at all if Oska decided he's gay after all, left Seul be and run away with Tae Sung to set up an emo music band.
Ah, the tracksuits! After finding out that the shiny blue one is fit for a paradise night club, one would imagine Joo Won giving up on Italian and French artisans who sew every spangle by hand. But no! The time is ripe for a violet roses pattern.
Priceless.
So here I jump to them going back into their rightful bodies.
My mom is an inexhaustible source of surprise for me. Even after deciding to show her this drama, I feared she wouldn't like it - not the way I do, at least. I thought the fantasy aspect would throw her off, and that she would find the whole story too weird for her taste.
I was wrong. She doesn't like this, she loves it. Every time JW and RI have a sweet moment together, she sighs. "How beautiful they are!", she declared at them hugging for the first time, or when they sit by the open air bbq and he tells her he would have paid more, had he known his money would help raising Ra Im.
She skips a lot of details of the script, whether because it's at times too fast or because she's focusing on the actor's expressions, but she is very attentive to the development of their love story. "This is the first time they hug, isn't it? I find it wonderful that Asians still put so much meaning into a hug. It can be more intimate than any kiss."
A hugs-lover myself, I could only agree.
The second surprise came after they quarrel. One of my favourite scenes is Ra Im telling him "the mermaid loved that man" and walking off. My mom's comment was: "wow, that was really mean." While I've always thought it was a well delivered blow, I never once thought RaIm was mean. Clearly my mom has fallen for Binnie's charm, it must be in our DNA. Or she is right, and I was too preoccupied identifying with RaIm to actually consider Joo Won's feelings.
Watching with someone else is like having the privilege of a wider view.
She declared Tae Sung very cute. I stared at her with my mouth open. Where have all the mothers gone who say: "he's too skinny and pale, let him eat something!"? But no, she wouldn't mind at all if Oska decided he's gay after all, left Seul be and run away with Tae Sung to set up an emo music band.
Ah, the tracksuits! After finding out that the shiny blue one is fit for a paradise night club, one would imagine Joo Won giving up on Italian and French artisans who sew every spangle by hand. But no! The time is ripe for a violet roses pattern.
Priceless.
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This episode is a concentrate of funny lines and the perfect stage for Oska to shine in all his over the top vainglory.
My mom laughs every time he's on screen, and I with her.
She's warming up to all the side characters too, and she keeps on enjoying this drama immensely. She actually clapped at RaIm slapping Joo Won.
"You deserved it, super jerk!", is what she commented. Dear mom.
At that point, I truly wanted to know her opinion on something I ask myself almost every time I watch a k-drama.
- "why do you think we enjoy a love story between a good girl and a cosmic bastard? In real life, we would stay well away from such a man."
- "mmm... because we know he's going to change?"
- "possibly. Do you think the fact that Hyun Bin is like a ton of hormones walking on legs, has anything to do with our leniency?"
- "it sure helps... a little."
- "right, a little."
- "Ha! I know it! The higher he climbs on his mountain of prejudices and arrogance, the louder is his falling thud going to be. I can't wait!"
This being said, she also noticed that Joo Won's the one who kept on watching back in search of RaIm while biking down the mountain, while Oska only thought of winning the race.
Little details are at times louder than any speech.
My mom laughs every time he's on screen, and I with her.
She's warming up to all the side characters too, and she keeps on enjoying this drama immensely. She actually clapped at RaIm slapping Joo Won.
"You deserved it, super jerk!", is what she commented. Dear mom.
At that point, I truly wanted to know her opinion on something I ask myself almost every time I watch a k-drama.
- "why do you think we enjoy a love story between a good girl and a cosmic bastard? In real life, we would stay well away from such a man."
- "mmm... because we know he's going to change?"
- "possibly. Do you think the fact that Hyun Bin is like a ton of hormones walking on legs, has anything to do with our leniency?"
- "it sure helps... a little."
- "right, a little."
- "Ha! I know it! The higher he climbs on his mountain of prejudices and arrogance, the louder is his falling thud going to be. I can't wait!"
This being said, she also noticed that Joo Won's the one who kept on watching back in search of RaIm while biking down the mountain, while Oska only thought of winning the race.
Little details are at times louder than any speech.
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You will laugh, but I was a little on edge about watching this episode with my mom. It is one of my favourites, but it also contains the most disturbing scene in the drama for me: Joo Won throwing clothes at RaIm's feet and stating she's not worthy of even being thought of as his toy mistress.
When I saw it the first time, I truly wanted to cause Joo Won physical pain, and until now I can't think of it without shivering.
That same scene, however, is also one of the most sensually charged and revealing, and this is what my mother focused her attention on.
Although condemning Joo Won's behaviour on basically everything he does and says, she agrees with him on one thing only: RaIm's badly dressed.
me: "she's poor. How can he humiliate her for the fact that she can't afford things?"
mom: "it's not a question of money. She could just wear a pair of normal jeans and a white T-shirt, it would be classier. He's not criticizing her poverty, he's blaming her lack of propriety."
I can't contradict her: that's the main point of the episode, mirrored perfectly when Joo Won's mother appears at his house and suggests RaIm is there to collect money for her "services". And not surprisingly, Joo Won's appalled too, now that he hears it from the mouth of somebody else.
Mom laughed out loud at the Kim's family lunch. She commented on how perfectly chosen the two sisters are: Oska's mother is the essence of vanity and shallowness, just like his son. And Joo Won's is a modern Lady Catherine de Bourg, haughty, unreasonable, obnoxious and materialistic.
For those who may have forgotten or overlooked the exchange between the two sisters, here's how it starts:
Oska's mom: What were you talking about?
JW's mom: Does anyone here have a chatty mouth except for you?
Oska's mom: Is it not possible to get plastic surgery on that attitude?
Oska's mom: It's lame without my Woo Young. [...] I just talked to him, he said he's in Jeju island, not in Thailand.
JW's mom: He's like that. Doesn't even know where he is.
Hahahahaha. Oh my. :D
When I saw it the first time, I truly wanted to cause Joo Won physical pain, and until now I can't think of it without shivering.
That same scene, however, is also one of the most sensually charged and revealing, and this is what my mother focused her attention on.
Although condemning Joo Won's behaviour on basically everything he does and says, she agrees with him on one thing only: RaIm's badly dressed.
me: "she's poor. How can he humiliate her for the fact that she can't afford things?"
mom: "it's not a question of money. She could just wear a pair of normal jeans and a white T-shirt, it would be classier. He's not criticizing her poverty, he's blaming her lack of propriety."
I can't contradict her: that's the main point of the episode, mirrored perfectly when Joo Won's mother appears at his house and suggests RaIm is there to collect money for her "services". And not surprisingly, Joo Won's appalled too, now that he hears it from the mouth of somebody else.
Mom laughed out loud at the Kim's family lunch. She commented on how perfectly chosen the two sisters are: Oska's mother is the essence of vanity and shallowness, just like his son. And Joo Won's is a modern Lady Catherine de Bourg, haughty, unreasonable, obnoxious and materialistic.
For those who may have forgotten or overlooked the exchange between the two sisters, here's how it starts:
Oska's mom: What were you talking about?
JW's mom: Does anyone here have a chatty mouth except for you?
Oska's mom: Is it not possible to get plastic surgery on that attitude?
Oska's mom: It's lame without my Woo Young. [...] I just talked to him, he said he's in Jeju island, not in Thailand.
JW's mom: He's like that. Doesn't even know where he is.
Hahahahaha. Oh my. :D
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The most hilarious part of my mom and I conversing about SG after each episode - or during it, which compels me to stop the video every 5 minutes - is that she can't remember one single name.
Her commentaries go more or less like this: so, basically the very rich, good-looking guy is jealous of his cousin the singer because the pretty stuntwoman is a crazy fan of him?
Or: I can already imagine that woman who had a story with the singer is here to get revenge, somehow, and this is why she chases the other one... the one I like but is always sarcastic with her.
- "Mom, I beg of you. The male lead is Joo Won, the female RaIm and the singer is Oska. The dark lady is Seul"
- "Ah, yes, you told me. What, Seul like the city?"
- "Well, it sounds like it, but there's a vowel less."
- "How do you know, since everything is translitterated from korean?"
- "It's a convention. Seoul is the city and Seul the woman."
- "I see. I'll remember this one, thanks to the city."
10 minutes afterwards she's back to "the dark lady who wants revenge from the singer". :P
She loved this episode, and I with her. Whether it is a generation thing or simply a personal stance of her, she never complains about Joo Won acting like a stalker. She's fascinated by the idea of his obsession, which he himself is incapable of understanding.
I have a special weekness for the bag scene, because it encapsules all his doubts and his prejudices in one, brief moment.
Needless to say, when my mom called Joo Won "that man" I couldn't contain myself anymore and burst out laughing like a possessed. My mother, the prophetess.
Her commentaries go more or less like this: so, basically the very rich, good-looking guy is jealous of his cousin the singer because the pretty stuntwoman is a crazy fan of him?
Or: I can already imagine that woman who had a story with the singer is here to get revenge, somehow, and this is why she chases the other one... the one I like but is always sarcastic with her.
- "Mom, I beg of you. The male lead is Joo Won, the female RaIm and the singer is Oska. The dark lady is Seul"
- "Ah, yes, you told me. What, Seul like the city?"
- "Well, it sounds like it, but there's a vowel less."
- "How do you know, since everything is translitterated from korean?"
- "It's a convention. Seoul is the city and Seul the woman."
- "I see. I'll remember this one, thanks to the city."
10 minutes afterwards she's back to "the dark lady who wants revenge from the singer". :P
She loved this episode, and I with her. Whether it is a generation thing or simply a personal stance of her, she never complains about Joo Won acting like a stalker. She's fascinated by the idea of his obsession, which he himself is incapable of understanding.
I have a special weekness for the bag scene, because it encapsules all his doubts and his prejudices in one, brief moment.
Needless to say, when my mom called Joo Won "that man" I couldn't contain myself anymore and burst out laughing like a possessed. My mother, the prophetess.
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I am particularly fond of this episode for the first, gorgeous scenes of Joo Won imagining Ra Im at his side at every waking hour - and sleeping one too, I guess.
My mom is already fascinated by his character. I can't really blame her, there's something about an obnoxious anti-hero who says whatever comes to his mind without filtering it through civility, respect or social codes which can either deter you completely or intrigue you to the point of no return.
Joo Won to Oska: "Hyeong, does your head exist to make you look taller?"
Joo Won to Seul: "Although you don't strike me as very intelligent, you should know that if a man tells you he fell in love with you at first sight, he just wants to take you to bed without wasting much time."
Mom: "hahahahaha, this man is hilarious! Why did you tell me he was such a jerk? I mean, he's arrogant, but what he says is seldom wrong in itself."
me: "please, trust me. He IS a jerk. Don't cut him any slack or he's going to run you over with his shiny car - and tracksuit"
mom: "all right, all right. But Ra Im stands up to him. Good girl. If she were the timid, submissive type there would be no romance at all."
I must say it (and boast a little): my mom has the knack of getting to the core of the matter. :D
My mom is already fascinated by his character. I can't really blame her, there's something about an obnoxious anti-hero who says whatever comes to his mind without filtering it through civility, respect or social codes which can either deter you completely or intrigue you to the point of no return.
Joo Won to Oska: "Hyeong, does your head exist to make you look taller?"
Joo Won to Seul: "Although you don't strike me as very intelligent, you should know that if a man tells you he fell in love with you at first sight, he just wants to take you to bed without wasting much time."
Mom: "hahahahaha, this man is hilarious! Why did you tell me he was such a jerk? I mean, he's arrogant, but what he says is seldom wrong in itself."
me: "please, trust me. He IS a jerk. Don't cut him any slack or he's going to run you over with his shiny car - and tracksuit"
mom: "all right, all right. But Ra Im stands up to him. Good girl. If she were the timid, submissive type there would be no romance at all."
I must say it (and boast a little): my mom has the knack of getting to the core of the matter. :D
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