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Awesome episode, closing a chapter and opening another.
These two are so beautiful together - I am not referring solely to looks - it's a pleasure to watch them. I love it that it was Jae Ha who planned and conducted the final stage of their war game, hence showing he's gone a very long way since everything began and is now ready to be a true king worth of his brother esteem and heritage.
The video of the late king rehearsing his future acting as wedding... minister? was a pleasant surprise and reinforces my conviction it was him who leaked the news of the engagement on episode 5.
I love it that he's still present not only in the hearts of everyone, but also for us viewer to see again.
Jae Shin and Shi Kyung are stealing my heart too. She has been wonderfully brave, both in facing her fears and confessing to Shi Kyung. And his embarrassment was the sweetest thing ever. It's only right that Jae Shin's the only one to witness his first breakdown. He is so far from the impassible, emotionless person he's been accused to be!
Jae Ha basically declares war to Boong go, which I find awesome too. It doesn't matter that the villain asked for a truce, he's too deranged to ever keep his word. So I believe the best defense is attack.
Clearly Hang Ah's going to be the next main target; I was expecting this. So now I'm again at the edge of my seat.
This drama's killing me.
These two are so beautiful together - I am not referring solely to looks - it's a pleasure to watch them. I love it that it was Jae Ha who planned and conducted the final stage of their war game, hence showing he's gone a very long way since everything began and is now ready to be a true king worth of his brother esteem and heritage.
The video of the late king rehearsing his future acting as wedding... minister? was a pleasant surprise and reinforces my conviction it was him who leaked the news of the engagement on episode 5.
I love it that he's still present not only in the hearts of everyone, but also for us viewer to see again.
Jae Shin and Shi Kyung are stealing my heart too. She has been wonderfully brave, both in facing her fears and confessing to Shi Kyung. And his embarrassment was the sweetest thing ever. It's only right that Jae Shin's the only one to witness his first breakdown. He is so far from the impassible, emotionless person he's been accused to be!
Jae Ha basically declares war to Boong go, which I find awesome too. It doesn't matter that the villain asked for a truce, he's too deranged to ever keep his word. So I believe the best defense is attack.
Clearly Hang Ah's going to be the next main target; I was expecting this. So now I'm again at the edge of my seat.
This drama's killing me.
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Shining Inheritance Episode 6
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I loved grandma's decision to disinherit her relatives and wish more rich people would do the same with their good for nothing families, but the way in which it was all delivered isn't the best of ideas towards Eun Sung.
As if the girl needed another reason to be unjustly hated by everyone.
This drama is full of twists and turn and very typical, but I must confess it gets pretty addictive, once the first episodes are over.
I sure want to see how these three shopaholics are going to fair. Not to mention that if Hwan is penniless, is pretty much useless as bf material in the eyes of greedy stepmother, who will probably order her daughter to seduce Manager Park's son. LOL
As if the girl needed another reason to be unjustly hated by everyone.
This drama is full of twists and turn and very typical, but I must confess it gets pretty addictive, once the first episodes are over.
I sure want to see how these three shopaholics are going to fair. Not to mention that if Hwan is penniless, is pretty much useless as bf material in the eyes of greedy stepmother, who will probably order her daughter to seduce Manager Park's son. LOL
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Shining Inheritance Episode 5
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... that ever sprang from a pen.
I wonder if the author was taking drugs while inventing the character of Hwan. Not even Lee Seung Gi's natural charm can atone for the character he plays here. I obviously know he's going to change, but I wonder why drama authors seem to believe the taming of a jerk were more satisfying for the viewer than a good guy finally getting a reward for his being good from the start.
This said, this episode marks for me the first, real improvement in the plot. All the characters are slowly gathering together on the same plot line, while they were like separate entities until now - quite confusing.
I am now curious to know what the whole living at grandmother's house scenario is going to create in terms of quarrels and banters.
The evil stepmother - who was introduced as such in the very first minutes of the drama - is strangely irritating me less than Hwan the Master Jerk, Hwan's petulant mother and - for now - Hwan's brat sister.
Seong-hee Baek is clearly up to more evil, I have no doubt, but she has just as evidently gone through hell (she mentioned her first husband beating her, among other things).
I wonder if the author was taking drugs while inventing the character of Hwan. Not even Lee Seung Gi's natural charm can atone for the character he plays here. I obviously know he's going to change, but I wonder why drama authors seem to believe the taming of a jerk were more satisfying for the viewer than a good guy finally getting a reward for his being good from the start.
This said, this episode marks for me the first, real improvement in the plot. All the characters are slowly gathering together on the same plot line, while they were like separate entities until now - quite confusing.
I am now curious to know what the whole living at grandmother's house scenario is going to create in terms of quarrels and banters.
The evil stepmother - who was introduced as such in the very first minutes of the drama - is strangely irritating me less than Hwan the Master Jerk, Hwan's petulant mother and - for now - Hwan's brat sister.
Seong-hee Baek is clearly up to more evil, I have no doubt, but she has just as evidently gone through hell (she mentioned her first husband beating her, among other things).
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Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 6
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Finally, a female lead to my liking. She doesn't just sit quietly whining about her misfortunes: she takes the initiative. Well done, Hee Jin!
Her poor manager will have a hard time from now on. Not only her protegee has publicly declared she has a bf, but this bf happens to be a little older than his looks suggest. lol
The confrontation between Boong Do and Jo was hilarious. She questions him about his background, education, family and he doesn't even need to lie!! Haha
I love the juxtaposition of past and present as it is presented here. When a scene in the present is interrupted by one in the past, it looks like they are happening at the same time: while Doong Gu walks on modern Jeju, the guards look for him in the same place.
It's as though past and present were both existing at the same time, as if they were separated by space, rather than time.
Which obviously raises the most classic of questions: since Boong Do didn't die as he was supposed to, is the future going to be changed forever?
Her poor manager will have a hard time from now on. Not only her protegee has publicly declared she has a bf, but this bf happens to be a little older than his looks suggest. lol
The confrontation between Boong Do and Jo was hilarious. She questions him about his background, education, family and he doesn't even need to lie!! Haha
I love the juxtaposition of past and present as it is presented here. When a scene in the present is interrupted by one in the past, it looks like they are happening at the same time: while Doong Gu walks on modern Jeju, the guards look for him in the same place.
It's as though past and present were both existing at the same time, as if they were separated by space, rather than time.
Which obviously raises the most classic of questions: since Boong Do didn't die as he was supposed to, is the future going to be changed forever?
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Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 3
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That a super tall man dressed in a 300 year old gown, should be locked - with a ribbon, no less - inside a shower box and still look composed and dignified made me laugh and fall for him at the same time.
This character is growing on me as much as he is so blatantly growing on Hee Jin. I anticipate sparks.
I like Hee Jin a lot too: although still confused, she's not left in the dark about the whole time travel and starts to grasp it herself. At last a drama where both the female lead as well as the viewers are watching the truth unraveling in front of their eyes, and not left suspended until the last 5 minutes. All this without taking out the mystery.
This character is growing on me as much as he is so blatantly growing on Hee Jin. I anticipate sparks.
I like Hee Jin a lot too: although still confused, she's not left in the dark about the whole time travel and starts to grasp it herself. At last a drama where both the female lead as well as the viewers are watching the truth unraveling in front of their eyes, and not left suspended until the last 5 minutes. All this without taking out the mystery.
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Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 2
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Nothing is sexier than a smart man.
He observes, ponders and draws conclusions. While he hasn't got the logical answers to the question as to why is he travelling in time, he has already figured out the how and makes the best out of the situation.
I like his sober ways and his non-silly honesty, which makes a great contrast - and match - to our sassy heroine, not to mention that it offers a quiet and subtle sort of humour I definitely like.
I'm bought.
He observes, ponders and draws conclusions. While he hasn't got the logical answers to the question as to why is he travelling in time, he has already figured out the how and makes the best out of the situation.
I like his sober ways and his non-silly honesty, which makes a great contrast - and match - to our sassy heroine, not to mention that it offers a quiet and subtle sort of humour I definitely like.
I'm bought.
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Queen In Hyun's Man Episode 1
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I like the fusion of styles here. The photography is different from the past to the present, hence conferring the two ages a completely different feel. I particularly appreciate some sepia scenes, which make them look like an aged picture.
And towards the characters it's immediate liking. She has her head in the clouds, but isn't dumb, or whiny. He's smart and sober, perfectly equipped to deal with such a surreal situation.
The evil characters are theatrical, clear cut, so that one can completely suspend empathy and enjoy whatever the fate has in store for them.
And towards the characters it's immediate liking. She has her head in the clouds, but isn't dumb, or whiny. He's smart and sober, perfectly equipped to deal with such a surreal situation.
The evil characters are theatrical, clear cut, so that one can completely suspend empathy and enjoy whatever the fate has in store for them.
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I too think the WOC was dragged a little, but I personally like the setting - I love military oriented films/dramas - so that wasn't a problem for me.
The restroom incident served the purpose of showing us one of Club M moles: the american guy who insisted on having the king's official apology. This is the kind of requests John Meyer would do: humiliate before killing. And he was disappointed when his own officers accepted Kang Seok's instead.
They sure wasted a lot of time planning their strategy, giving the Americans plenty of time to ambush. I wrote elsewhere that the whole "asians are made different" speech made me cringe. But unfortunately it's very realistic (I'm not referring to americans now, they just symbolize westeners in general).
I can't wait to see how they are going to get out of that island with the us key, because they will, I have no fear.
Jae Ha and Kang Ah's bond is put to the test once more. I expect more heartbreak, but the masochist in me likes this: it makes the make up all the more satisfying.
I watched the episode raw and didn't read any recaps, so I can't truly comment on Shi Kyung's meeting with Bung Gu, but I have no doubt in my mind our Shi Kyung's a hero in his own right. He's so loyal to his king, his princess and his values, he would sooner sacrifice his father or himself before consorting with any of them. I prey the writers are not friends with the one who wrote City Hunter. I couldn't digest if they got rid of Shi Kyung like they did with the prosecutor.
As hateful as she is, I like how the character of Bon Bon is portrayed. It's a very well written character, she truly gives me the creeps.
Bung Gu's right hand man, on the other hand, is horrid. What's that frown he constantly has on his face? Ugh.
The restroom incident served the purpose of showing us one of Club M moles: the american guy who insisted on having the king's official apology. This is the kind of requests John Meyer would do: humiliate before killing. And he was disappointed when his own officers accepted Kang Seok's instead.
They sure wasted a lot of time planning their strategy, giving the Americans plenty of time to ambush. I wrote elsewhere that the whole "asians are made different" speech made me cringe. But unfortunately it's very realistic (I'm not referring to americans now, they just symbolize westeners in general).
I can't wait to see how they are going to get out of that island with the us key, because they will, I have no fear.
Jae Ha and Kang Ah's bond is put to the test once more. I expect more heartbreak, but the masochist in me likes this: it makes the make up all the more satisfying.
I watched the episode raw and didn't read any recaps, so I can't truly comment on Shi Kyung's meeting with Bung Gu, but I have no doubt in my mind our Shi Kyung's a hero in his own right. He's so loyal to his king, his princess and his values, he would sooner sacrifice his father or himself before consorting with any of them. I prey the writers are not friends with the one who wrote City Hunter. I couldn't digest if they got rid of Shi Kyung like they did with the prosecutor.
As hateful as she is, I like how the character of Bon Bon is portrayed. It's a very well written character, she truly gives me the creeps.
Bung Gu's right hand man, on the other hand, is horrid. What's that frown he constantly has on his face? Ugh.
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Wait, now we have 2 abandoned daughters? From the same mother?
Did she become a chairman by scattering babies all over the continent?
And what's even worse, they are sisters, after all.
Ok, no amount of cuteness can atone for such a plot. The bright side is: you won't have to bear with my reviews anymore. Unless in future I go through a period of unparalleled boredom or I have a high fever, I drop this thing with a sigh of relief.
Did she become a chairman by scattering babies all over the continent?
And what's even worse, they are sisters, after all.
Ok, no amount of cuteness can atone for such a plot. The bright side is: you won't have to bear with my reviews anymore. Unless in future I go through a period of unparalleled boredom or I have a high fever, I drop this thing with a sigh of relief.
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This episode bored me until the last 5 minutes. They made me hope for some spark which I truly couldn't see until now.
I'm glad Park Ha regained her memory and I can only hope she will keep this kind of behaviour towards SeNa, and not have one of those forgiving moment that would turn Park Ha into Saint Parka.
I don't think adding a meddling stepmother who conceals the real one to the recipe is a great move. This plot is already overly-complicated as it is. There are so many plot lines I need a navigator.
The reason why I go on watching is... Mikey Yoochun. He's the only character whose arc in the story I'm truly interested in, and I honestly think he's the one showing the best acting.
I'm glad Park Ha regained her memory and I can only hope she will keep this kind of behaviour towards SeNa, and not have one of those forgiving moment that would turn Park Ha into Saint Parka.
I don't think adding a meddling stepmother who conceals the real one to the recipe is a great move. This plot is already overly-complicated as it is. There are so many plot lines I need a navigator.
The reason why I go on watching is... Mikey Yoochun. He's the only character whose arc in the story I'm truly interested in, and I honestly think he's the one showing the best acting.
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There is a reason why evil characters exist and flourish: because they invariably have the cooperation of a klutz.
First Park Ha who walzes around with an open handbag in which she very casually put a check of 40.000 won. Oh, not any money, no! From that sum depends her future life: her business, her flat... everything. But hey, how else could the super evil stepsister rob her?
She gets a box from her american friend with a mysterious cell phone and what does she do? She ignores it, because she has to caress the butterfly on the postcard.
And let's have a look at the destiny of that phone: it falls out of the box, Mimi takes it per mistake (really?) and MAGICALLY it reappears in Lee Gak's pocket, just a second before he's going to have his DNA test taken, hence saved by it (how possessing a mobile phone could ever constitute evidence of your identity is another mystery, but let's cut the comedy writer some slack). Then he forgets it in the car (again due to the butterfly!!!!), right in the hand of our second super evil.
The movements of this phone go on, but it would take me half a day. Suffice to say that never in history a name was more appropriate: MOBILE phone.
After the silliness of the past episodes, I thought this one at least moves a little forward plot-wise.
The humour, like everyone already wrote, is the true highlight of this show, and the whole hair-cut odissey is, indeed, great.
First Park Ha who walzes around with an open handbag in which she very casually put a check of 40.000 won. Oh, not any money, no! From that sum depends her future life: her business, her flat... everything. But hey, how else could the super evil stepsister rob her?
She gets a box from her american friend with a mysterious cell phone and what does she do? She ignores it, because she has to caress the butterfly on the postcard.
And let's have a look at the destiny of that phone: it falls out of the box, Mimi takes it per mistake (really?) and MAGICALLY it reappears in Lee Gak's pocket, just a second before he's going to have his DNA test taken, hence saved by it (how possessing a mobile phone could ever constitute evidence of your identity is another mystery, but let's cut the comedy writer some slack). Then he forgets it in the car (again due to the butterfly!!!!), right in the hand of our second super evil.
The movements of this phone go on, but it would take me half a day. Suffice to say that never in history a name was more appropriate: MOBILE phone.
After the silliness of the past episodes, I thought this one at least moves a little forward plot-wise.
The humour, like everyone already wrote, is the true highlight of this show, and the whole hair-cut odissey is, indeed, great.
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I'm jumping up and down with joy at having the WOC members reunite - ok, bar one, but Shi Kyung is so adorable with the princess we must do without him in the team. I'm particularly fond of Young Bae, so sweet a blend of shyness, ingenuity and loyalty.
The plan to challenge and eventually defeat Bung Gu is taking shape and makes me tremble with anticipation but also with anxiety. Poor Tara has been sacrificed without a third thought, but then again, the girl was asking for trouble the moment she became the gf of a psychopath - because she couldn't be oblivious to his actions. No amount of money would persuade a sane woman to even befriend such a man, let alone become his lover.
It's tremendously satisfying to watch Bung Gu be belittled at every turn; I know he will retaliate and it won't be nice, but to see someone wiping that awful grin from his face is already a huge satisfaction.
How incredibly believable are JH and HA as a couple? I love how their relationship is based upon equality: they derive strength one from the other and we watch them grow together. Lovely.
I can't wait to see them compete against the US, of all the possible opponents. But I'm glad they didn't get to meet Italy, or I would have had the first identity crisis of my life, lol.
Korea: fighting!
The plan to challenge and eventually defeat Bung Gu is taking shape and makes me tremble with anticipation but also with anxiety. Poor Tara has been sacrificed without a third thought, but then again, the girl was asking for trouble the moment she became the gf of a psychopath - because she couldn't be oblivious to his actions. No amount of money would persuade a sane woman to even befriend such a man, let alone become his lover.
It's tremendously satisfying to watch Bung Gu be belittled at every turn; I know he will retaliate and it won't be nice, but to see someone wiping that awful grin from his face is already a huge satisfaction.
How incredibly believable are JH and HA as a couple? I love how their relationship is based upon equality: they derive strength one from the other and we watch them grow together. Lovely.
I can't wait to see them compete against the US, of all the possible opponents. But I'm glad they didn't get to meet Italy, or I would have had the first identity crisis of my life, lol.
Korea: fighting!
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High five to Hang Ah and her rescue team! I love her as a soldier and I was thrilled to see her in action - although I think the whole kidnapping and rescuing scene was funny, more than dramatic. I guess we needed this too, after all the heartbreak of the last 5 episodes.
I am happy they haven't forgotten the other WOC members: the appearance of Young Bae as the marksman is brief, but I was so happy to see him again!
So now we have a king and future queen who look a lot like accomplices in crime... the Korean Mr and Mrs Smith? Their reunion was very sweet and I love how natural they look together, like two lovers who are friends as well. (Can we have a little more of the lovers aspect soon, please?)
I'm also very happy they got rid of the evil general right away, it would have complicated things unnecessarily when we already have one villain who sums the perversity - and the ridicule - of a 100.
Overall, this episode made me regain a little of the composure I had completely lost with the previous ones. I breath normally now... almost. :)
I am happy they haven't forgotten the other WOC members: the appearance of Young Bae as the marksman is brief, but I was so happy to see him again!
So now we have a king and future queen who look a lot like accomplices in crime... the Korean Mr and Mrs Smith? Their reunion was very sweet and I love how natural they look together, like two lovers who are friends as well. (Can we have a little more of the lovers aspect soon, please?)
I'm also very happy they got rid of the evil general right away, it would have complicated things unnecessarily when we already have one villain who sums the perversity - and the ridicule - of a 100.
Overall, this episode made me regain a little of the composure I had completely lost with the previous ones. I breath normally now... almost. :)
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I have watched the whole episode seated on the edge of my chair. I haven't fallen from it simply because I didn't want to miss a scene, but there are several exhilarating moments in this episode which call for a loud thud.
Oh, the joy! Jae Ha's really doing it: he's becoming the best king ever, as Shi Kyung loyally assures. His clever deceit to the expense of secretary Eun has made my day. I loved the scene in which the supposed redecoration material brought to the king's office suddenly morphs into cameras and you know he's going to make a grand announcement. Awesome. My heart's swollen.
And all this with the complicity of the queen mother. Did I mention how I adore all the involved relatives?
But the part I personally prefer is how Jae Ha is all brave and stoic and king-like in crossing that dangerous yellow line, when in fact the confrontation he dreads the most is the one with Hang Ah. And, not surprisingly, among all the high stake political moves, convincing Hang Ah is the only failing one.
Brave, proud, sweet Hang Ah. As a viewer I obviously want these two to love each other and erase whatever complication in their relationship, but as a woman I can understand Hang Ah's feeling and honour her behaviour in such a situation.
Shi Kyung and the princess deserve a mention (or ten) too. How sweet are they? I had to laugh out loud at his clumsy attempt at being at the same time respectful as a guard and courteous as a man, all resulting in him dropping the princess on the bed like a sack of flour. hahahahahahaha Adorable.
Oh, the joy! Jae Ha's really doing it: he's becoming the best king ever, as Shi Kyung loyally assures. His clever deceit to the expense of secretary Eun has made my day. I loved the scene in which the supposed redecoration material brought to the king's office suddenly morphs into cameras and you know he's going to make a grand announcement. Awesome. My heart's swollen.
And all this with the complicity of the queen mother. Did I mention how I adore all the involved relatives?
But the part I personally prefer is how Jae Ha is all brave and stoic and king-like in crossing that dangerous yellow line, when in fact the confrontation he dreads the most is the one with Hang Ah. And, not surprisingly, among all the high stake political moves, convincing Hang Ah is the only failing one.
Brave, proud, sweet Hang Ah. As a viewer I obviously want these two to love each other and erase whatever complication in their relationship, but as a woman I can understand Hang Ah's feeling and honour her behaviour in such a situation.
Shi Kyung and the princess deserve a mention (or ten) too. How sweet are they? I had to laugh out loud at his clumsy attempt at being at the same time respectful as a guard and courteous as a man, all resulting in him dropping the princess on the bed like a sack of flour. hahahahahahaha Adorable.
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Wow. Another extremely emotional, superbly directed episode. I loved the little details, wonderfully highlighted by the music: the late king's recordings, Hang Ah taking off her shoes, the Queen mother cleaning the plant leaves with a vengeance.
And I love that Jae Ha is rapidly getting to the truth. While the characters are given plenty of time to develop, the general plot takes its form swiftly. War has been officially declared.
By now, it seems clear to me that secretary Eun has got a worse agenda than the simple "lie about my slip of the tongue". He may be much deeper involved than I previously thought.
I also love that slowly but steadily the king is forming a bond with Si Kyung, who is such a great character.
Wow at the ending.
Overall, an intense, heart-wrenching episode.
And I love that Jae Ha is rapidly getting to the truth. While the characters are given plenty of time to develop, the general plot takes its form swiftly. War has been officially declared.
By now, it seems clear to me that secretary Eun has got a worse agenda than the simple "lie about my slip of the tongue". He may be much deeper involved than I previously thought.
I also love that slowly but steadily the king is forming a bond with Si Kyung, who is such a great character.
Wow at the ending.
Overall, an intense, heart-wrenching episode.
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