Age of Youth Episode 8
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Also, very proud of Jeong Ye Eun! I like that in the end she made the right decision for herself. Hopefully this means Ye Eun and Senior Kang can finally be friends!
I really feel bad for Jin Myeong and hope that she can soon rely on the other girls and open up. It's not healthy keeping it all in like that.
It was both heart warming and heart breaking watching all the girls comfort Jeong Ye Eun. To know that Jin Myeong was keeping so much to herself. That while they've come closer, they're all still strangers.
Oh, and I love-love-love Eun Jae's romance! I love how patient, and when he needs to be forceful, to get the romance going. He knows when he needs to get her out of her head so that they can have a relationship in real life. Go my girls!! At least I know they can tag team any villains!
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Age of Youth Episode 9
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Not to mention Yi Na's realization that she's not happy, and she's the one holding her life back. She's finally truly saving herself from drowning.
Again I love each girl! I love how human they are and I truly believe that viewers can find at least one thing in common with each of them, if not more in common! They're relatable and that's what I love.
Eun Jae has me worried. What happned with her dad? I feel like it's something sinister lurking. When she didn't trust Jae Wan (That's her puppies name right?) I felt so heart broken. However, this is a first love and this is her biggest secret. What I love is that he confesses that he's completely hers and that he still follows her even after she won't talk about it.
For the sake of not spoiling things, I truly love where the story is going. The end "interviews" were great! I can't believe there's only 3 episodes left and it will all be over.
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Overall this episode annoyed me. Too many lame things to get the plot going. I could have done with out the magazine line. Lame.
I do like Na Na's storyline. Find a lost family can be a moving storyline.
Also, don't have a second lead if he's only utilized for annoying plots. They bring him in and I don't care because they haven't really done anything with him.
At least the ending is promising and the previews are promising more! How will he handle her in drag???? What will she say. Is it male her in drag, or really her?
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First come first serve, is this a Thanksgiving feast? Ha-ha. The really I think Feng is understanding enough that she explained that her parents truly believed she would die would and that by pacifying them in a way she believed it too. He would totally get it.
So I have never actually scene a baby delivering scene in a drama before. No really. It's a huge American movie/tv show trope. I loved how they made everyone lift their jackets up for privacy and when the delivery was successful everyone was hugging and then they quickly put their jackets up.
On that note I did find out that the cousin is "teacher" because Pi Ya Nuo is younger and looks up to her. So that's nice. Cousin is so awesome! Actually I thought of the pretending to be the sister twist as well. Ha-ha.
What's not nice is that I was cheated out of an epic freaking confession!!! Curse it. No really. How awesome would it have been for Du Zi Feng to have this dinner planned and confess himself to Pi Ya Nuo? First off all curse the writer for creating that "twist" and secondly for dropping Pi Ya Nuo's gay cover up. I think being gay up front and having feelings for men would be an easier cover.
Fudge. So that knocked it down to just more dragging it out. The end confession was cruel. That would have been a good time for full feelings and some kissing please.
Na Na and Wie Qing Yang had some good time together and I hope this means they'll be back developing their relationship. Though does this make them cousins? The problem with calling someone Uncle is it's on clear if they're blood related or not.
On wards! Let the writer feel like breaking the mold.
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The Scholar Who Walks the Night Episode 3
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The allure of even Lee Joon Gi and Lee Joon Gi in all their hot vampire-sexy-glory can't keep me. I really-really-really wanted to drool over them dang it! Especially since they're both in a freaking drama together! It's like this ultimate sexy smash up and I can't even enjoy it! No really how often are actors on this caliber of hotness together? Not often. I know everyone talks about the perfect couples being cast all the time. For me this was the perfect male hotties being cast. ;_;
I just can't stick through.
The reality is that Scholar Who Walks the Night is a mash up of all kinds of dramas and I can already see how it borrows bits and pieces. The whole idea of this evil sexy vampire controlling the kings and thus the kingdom is awesome. The struggle for the future monarchs to free themselves is great. Yet I can clearly see where this drama is gonna get boring. Heck I'm already bored and the terrible righting isn't helping. Maybe I'd push through if it was 16 episodes or less. But no. They brought in another writer to even help clean it up at episode 10! That does not bode well.
*Just read some recaps. Yeah, no loss. That secret weapon crap. Ugh, I'm out.*
In the end this drama suffers from horrible writing. I gladly toss this onto my Dropped Dramas pile. With pride.
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Another Miss Oh Episode 17
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That said this episode was A-mazing. Yeah for Lee Ji Sang and Park Soo Kyeong. I truly believe that Park Hoon played cupid. (No Anna though!!)
This was a great episode to showcase character growth. Tae Jin had me worried, but I believe some of Oh Hae Yeong #2's character growth rubbed off. It's great to see how it's happened, especially with her and Oh Hae Yeong #1 being comrades. I think they could be friends.
Also points to Oh Hae Yeong #1's coworker with the hair. I love that he kind of knows everything, but he's so nice. I hope that maybe they could somehow let him have a happy ending since there's still one episode left. Come on! He knew what they were saying, but helped them out and was a total gentleman.
I love Oh Hae Yeong #1 even more for knowing who Do Kyeong is and never doubting him. What a sweet moment. Especially as her parents accepted him. Because in that moment I realized that Do Kyeong is a lot like Hae Yeong's dad. Come on their both quiet types and you can see more. That's why her dad likes him and has been cheering them on. (In his quiet way.)
Overall a fabulous episode and I look forward to what the ending will be. I love the message of finding happiness, never living with regret, saying what you wanna say, and that every action will have a reaction. Most importantly you can always change and fight for your future.
The singer thing was a nice touch. The fact that it's been snuck in the whole time and had such a heavy connection was interesting.
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Another Miss Oh Episode 16
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Not to mention someone needs to knock Do Kyeong's mom down off her peg. It's true it was all set in motion by her selfish actions. I love that Do Kyeong is okay with it because it brought him to Oh Hae Yeong #1. The moments of these two protecting and loving each other was intense.
The face off between Oh Hae Yeong and Tae Jin felt so real. Her words echoed many of the thoughts I had about his decisions and his motives for wanting her back.
Loved how much Do Kyeong's coworkers/friends showed how much they love him. It was perfect. Totally awesome. Not to mention Anna and Park Hoon relationship is in totally awesome the awesome zone. Anna kicked butt and earned respect.
In contrast Lee Ji Sang and Lee Ji Sang's relationship is entering is not leaving Boredom Ville. Really I kind of want it to be over. Give me something epic and worthy of them, or just stop it. Please.
To be quite honest the pacing, crying, and dragging out is kind of killing some of the impact. I'm so happy with the awesomeness of the characters and then suddenly we're pulled into another boring reel or dragged out scene. There's a point where making it dramatic enters it making it dramatically long so it's boring.
Two more episodes left I feel like there was so much wasted time and hope that the next two episodes can pull it all off.
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Who knew I'd be asking that already! They are pushing this plot along so fast. I mean it's working out great. No time to doubt! Just have a blast.
I think it needs to be said how much I love Fan Xiao Jing, Pi Ya Nuo's cousin! From her whole sexy whispered "First kiss" teasing to handling being kissed by another girl with "I was just kissed by a girl, but I kind of liked it." Queue song please! This girl is dynamite and I love her.
Not to mention Feng, Du Zi Feng's mother. This woman is fierce! With a shake of her finger she stalled that shameful reporter out. With words of awesome power she justified being a gangster. Excuse me whilst I go sign up for my new life as a mob woman. Because justified and totally acceptable now. ^_-
It seemed so out of place, but then I started to fall into it. What do you think it is? Why it's Wei Qing Yang (the quiet friend of Du Zi Feng) who hasn't really had much time to quietly start a romance. I love this guy. No words and he acts his way into my heart. Plus, the girl hitting on him is so cute. Come on the coffee was only an illusion. (Oh, and I totally think Wei Qing Yang knows that Pi Ya Nuo is a girl.)
So what hijinks have we crammed in here? Well a swing set romance--I love swinging they really know how to wham me with the feels. Drink sharing already! After an accidental kiss, oh my! We're moving too fast slow down. Then we're on a cruise at the same time, there's naked shoulders, pool diving, shower scenes, sleeping that leads to hand in pocket snuggling!, wrist grabs that last a super long time, and the drowning connection! Phew. This episode is packed.
I dislike all the woman teasing! I get it being a man is better for her. Men are awesome. She's a woman and doing all the things a guy does. At least Feng isn't constantly saying "don't be indecisive/have-undesirable-trait like a girl. (No really. She's a woman! Don't insult your sex.) I liked the truth that drunk=truth when you're talking. Truth of life, but other things happen when one is drunk.
My last thoughts are the answer to Du Zi Feng's question to Pi Ya Nuo: Was his butt firm enough?
So yeah. I did enjoy this episode and I feel like it's checking off the gender bender trope list nicely, maybe this means future episodes will focus on other things and develop further.
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The Legend of the Blue Sea Episode 1
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So I do like the idea of Lee Min Ho playing this suave con man. He does have this hot thing that reminds me of the lead guy from The Mentalist TV show in the US. Though I found the lighter thing super far fetched, especially when he breaks the mermaid out of jail.
So really this is a rough introduction and setup, but it's tons of fun! Jeon Ji Hyeon doesn't even say a word the whole episode! Her actions convey everything though and it's truly a testament to her skills that she can do that! I think I might be on my way to become a true fan of hers.
A really great start to this series and I can't wait for it to become even more developed. Though I question that "love song" that states that it is: "My love story." Yikes! That's super tacky. (Oh, and there is no question about that sequin pink dress. It's so bad.) The cinematography is awesome and this is clearly going to be a visual treat. I love the way the mermaids look and appreciate it so much! I like the idea of the con artist and his team. I'm very curious about the rest of them and love the humor they have together. Actually I loved all the humor here. Which is good because I LOVED the humor in You Who Came From the Stars.
Now. Will the other mermaids factor into the story? Oh, and I'd love some more history!
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Another Miss Oh Episode 14
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That said this episode was awesome!! Yes it was mainly do to them being happy which equals less time spent moping. The whole first official date they had back together as a couple was brilliant. I love the way it went! Which makes me wonder if her mom is really mad at her? I think her quiet dad knows her best. I think he realizes that the first broken heart was the idea, this second one is the real deal and that they are great together.
Either way brilliant. I also love that Lee Ji Sang now knows! Their frank discussion after Park Soo Kyeong saves Ji Sang from his days of the weeks is wonderful. Their interactions may not be as carefree and hilarious as usual, but I love that we're seeing them being more real. What did happen to Ji Sang? What will he do now that he's connected the dots? Hmmmmm?
Beautiful episode. I love seeing this happy and carefree (for him) side to Do Kyeong. It was also refreshing to see more of what Oh Hae Yeong #2 was envious of number #1 over. Oh Hae Yeong #2 may have been lucky because for her hardships she had family and love.
Though I'm really wondering what's up with Do Kyeong's mom? She hasn't been around and would that guy really divorce her that fast? Wowza. I really want Tae Jin to find out the truth while plotting his revenge. Then he can move on. Plus, that would just suck that everyone kept thinking that Do Kyeong was 100% to blame.
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Another Miss Oh Episode 13
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This episode was great moving a long nicely. It didn't have to much lag until toward the end. However, suddenly Anna is back with Park Hoon! Talk about jump. Hae Yeong #1 best friend was trying to seduce him! If that wasn't her goal, girl needs help. At least Park Soo Kyeong and Lee Ji Sang's wonderful story isn't being cut and jumped. Though I wish it wouldn't be dragged out so long! Tell him. I miss their happy scenes together.
Oh Hae Yeong #1 decides that killing her feet and having a super high fever is the way to go. This girl truly loves misery. Say you're going to move on and that torturing yourself is not the way to do it. I know number #2 tells her that she could cry and then smile later, it's not because she forgot. It's because she's quietly finding a way to torture herself.
So I'm not sure if Do Kyeong is in a car accident and flashing back. I don't think he is because we're getting the full story. However, it doesn't matter right now I guess. What I like is that he's decided to open up. He's changing his actions and they're creating small changes that eventually lead into a big change. Which I think is a great message. No matter how silly or insignificant you think the current decision or action you're making has it will in the end have a big affect on your life. So don't live to regret them.
This pacing here is what makes the self torture of the characters seem better. I don't have to boringly sit through it waiting for the good stuff. See there's a way to let us know they're suffering with out wasting screen time.
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Another Miss Oh Episode 11
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When Oh Hae Yeong #2 said she didn't care about what happened, basically what happened to #1, I wanted to punch her. she was just so relieved that she had some tangible proof that her dumping Do Kyeong meant that he had loved her. She's so self absorbed she can't realize that she made someone else's life horrible, she's probably clueless that while her life has been pretty happy someone has been taking all her "rocks".
With this phrasing you understand Oh Hae Yeong #1 even more. The fact that she would have to say "the ugly one lives here" or lower herself because she had become used to it. To know that she only ever got #2's rocks and not flowers. That would be harsh. I respect her for the ablitiy to keep going. Though I would have hoped she'd have thicker skin after all of this.
Now back to Do Kyeong. He got his answer not just from his best friend, but from #2. He doesn't let anyone in. Most annoyingly, for me because I have dealt with people llike this, he can't even give an answer. He doesn't actually tell people things. Maybe if Oh Hae Yeong #2 had heard the words and new with out a doubt that he loved her she wouldn't have been swayed and left. Oh Hae Yeong #1 wasn't begging him to beg, she was begging him to let her in. To say that he loves her and that was why things went that way. Sorry would never be enough for his actions, love would be though.
Overall there were some brilliant moments! A lot of sad stuff though. Such as Anna and Park Hoon darn it!!!! I do feel like the director and writer are spending too much time showing the characters in misery. The subway scene of self pity dragged on and on! Even though it was supposed to be a scene to shorten how long she was in shock.
I do like that the key players and the ones that the wedding breakup affected are aware. Han Tae Jin's breakdown when he realized that it was an accident and that it was a simple error that tore his whole world down. Hey, he understands Oh Hae Yeong #1 more now.
I love this show, it's brilliant and original. But there's too many things that keep me at arms length. I hope the pacing won't stay like this. We get the emotions with out long drawn out scenes.
That said I am getting so nervous as to what is truly happening with Do Kyeong and the visions. Will the next episode pick up after the wreck? Or do we get to see what happens leading up to it.
Things that made me happy: Park Hoon's nails! The whole scene with the "boys" trying to help Do Kyeong out.
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My Love from the Star Episode 21
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What I didn't like was how he just vanished. Because he was suddenly dissipating in the forest I assumed he didn't make it on the UFO. However, when he comes back it kind of sounds like he went home. Then they flashed back when he was explaining how he's back. Not sure if some of it got jumbled in the translation of the subtitles. I would think Dramafever did a good job.
"Three years ago, when I left this place, I was sucked into somewhere. It's called a wormhole. After I went back and recovered everything I tried really hard to comeback. I didn't need the long time over there. I only needed the short time on earth."
So he did vanish, apparently into a wormhole. Which somehow took him to his home planet. He doesn't need the "long time" because he's adapted to earth's "short time". So now he's learned to use his teleporting powers with the wormhole, but he still can't control it? Either way it's fitting for the drama and their love story.
Sure the science fiction elements leave a lot to be desired. (And if he isn't going back to his home planet is he in vast darkness in space until he gets enough energy to come back. That could be scary and lonely depending on how long he lives. See it's too lose.) But, hey that's kind of the open question of the whole alien aspect here.
Despite that being totally unclear it is a perfect ending. Like Song Yi said it makes her love him more and cherish there time. Not to mention be dazzled as every time he comes back he's got new clothes on. (So if he's in the wormhole can he just alien magic new clothes, or if he's going to his planet are the making him earth clothes?) My only regret is that I didn't get to see Yoon Jae reunite with Do Min Joon again! Come on they are so cute together.
Things to note I adored their final dramatic kiss scene! Ah, so glamorous and fitting now that they alien is out of the bag.
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My Love from the Star Episode 19
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No matter what Song Yi has done, or said up until now, you have to respect her now. It's so odd seeing her so serious. Yes, she is having fun and enjoying her moments with Min Joon. But this woman is on a mission and now that she understands everything she's showing us her true colors. She might be dump at somethings, but she's wise in others.
I also loved the flashback to Min Joon and that writer. At first I thought I had missed an episode. It's interesting to see this writers insights to love. That love is mischievous, and that those who don't believe in it are the ones who feel it strongest. Wise words indeed.
Overall there are many great things about this episode. However, what I didn't like were the dumb things. Such as Song Yi being poisoned and having Min Joon have to pump her stomach. Firstly, there was away for Min Joon to teleport and keep it on the down low. He's smart enough to know how. Secondly, if she had been poisoned and stomach pumped she would not be feeling that well already. She'd be sick for a while from the poison and the stomach pumping. It's soooooo poorly done that it really ticked me off.
Poor Hui Kyung. You deserve an epic love story. Especially after everything you did for your dad. Heck, you probably saved his life from a few years down the line. Serial killers gotta kill.
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My Love from the Star Episode 18
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I think it will just be Min Joon's superpowers that fade. Then he will become a normal man. I think they should kiss again while his powers are down. Then click.
Hui Kyung is really being awesome. I feel so bad for him with his father. With a creep dad like that no wonder that Jae Kyung turned out that way. I think his dad likes him being this scary ass killer. Of course then what if his son decides he's in the way? Didn't think that through.
Anywho I'm really proud of Hui Kyung this episode. I also like seeing him do more than just pine for Song Yi. I also like Song Yi interacting a bit more with her friend and getting sage advice instead of just mean insults. I've enjoyed how their relationship feels like a real friendship now.
Even better is that Song Yi now knows the truth. Hopefully the whole truth and the director/writer isn't going to magically leave out learning that Jae Kyung is a villain. Please, don't be that sloppy. I'm very curious how much more leave-back-together-leave-back-together drama they'll drag out in the last 3 episodes?
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