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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Episode 17
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Well played Wook. Well played. Poor Soo Hae, in order to keep her freedom she had to scar herself. Though really? Is that tiny cut from before the issue? Pretty sure her legs and knee have plenty of scars from being tortured. That's probably the real ammo there. Perhaps even Wook doesn't want to admit how bad the royal family has misused and treated her from the beginning.
Though to be honest isn't Soo Hae already in a golden cage? Even with the moments of happiness shown, she can't fully be with So. He is King. He is no longer with her.
It saddens me how after failing Soo that Wook is so heartlessly attacking her. Shame on him. That amongst all the other stuff should truly state it best. He only wants things he can't have, and once he can never have that person then he suddenly can hurt and throw them away.
I'm actually cheering the 14th Prince on. Soo should go with him. He plans to only have her and he wants to save her. He has a good heart, even if he cant' always see through things. At the very least Soo should just want to leave the palace. Love kept her there, but happiness is always fleeting.
Not to mention So totally creeped me out here. Not to mention that the 13th Prince's romance is on the edge of a cliff and he doesn't know he should be watching out for someone pushing him off it.
Though to be honest isn't Soo Hae already in a golden cage? Even with the moments of happiness shown, she can't fully be with So. He is King. He is no longer with her.
It saddens me how after failing Soo that Wook is so heartlessly attacking her. Shame on him. That amongst all the other stuff should truly state it best. He only wants things he can't have, and once he can never have that person then he suddenly can hurt and throw them away.
I'm actually cheering the 14th Prince on. Soo should go with him. He plans to only have her and he wants to save her. He has a good heart, even if he cant' always see through things. At the very least Soo should just want to leave the palace. Love kept her there, but happiness is always fleeting.
Not to mention So totally creeped me out here. Not to mention that the 13th Prince's romance is on the edge of a cliff and he doesn't know he should be watching out for someone pushing him off it.
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He's doing it all just for the power. That's all it is. His lame excuse that he is rising to power to protect her is a joke. A total joke. There's no way he couldn't get dirt on Madam and totally turn the table around. The whole scene with him "faking" it with his daughter to look like a horrible dad was sooooo awkward to watch. There's no way the writer could redeem him.
Poor Anna is surrounded by evil people, and has had the unfortunate circumstances of bad parents. Ones who's life choices have ruined hers.
Anna's character is really grating on me. It's not the actresses fault. It's the writing. Madam is definitely the more interesting leading lady.
The previews again make it look like Anna may have more to do than freak out and cry. Here's hoping. Not to mention that Je Ha looks like he's gonna be super cute.
This episode was a bit of a drop in quality, especially with how things are connecting. Oddly enough I'm enjoying the political games between Madam and Gwan Soo the most. Is it weird how much I love Madam? Strong woman? Check. Villain? Check. Can hold her own and give as good as she gets? Check. I'm kind of in love.
Poor Anna is surrounded by evil people, and has had the unfortunate circumstances of bad parents. Ones who's life choices have ruined hers.
Anna's character is really grating on me. It's not the actresses fault. It's the writing. Madam is definitely the more interesting leading lady.
The previews again make it look like Anna may have more to do than freak out and cry. Here's hoping. Not to mention that Je Ha looks like he's gonna be super cute.
This episode was a bit of a drop in quality, especially with how things are connecting. Oddly enough I'm enjoying the political games between Madam and Gwan Soo the most. Is it weird how much I love Madam? Strong woman? Check. Villain? Check. Can hold her own and give as good as she gets? Check. I'm kind of in love.
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This episode should have been more appealing to me. Anna definitely has more time and there's background development. Even Je Ha and Anna have more time together towards the end. The sad truth is I spent most of the episode really bored.
It also bothered me that she brilliantly escaped and evaded everyone, but couldn't do that at the beginning of the series? Really. -_-
The problem is all the "hints" about Anna and who her mother was were so heavy handed that it wasn't really a mystery. Though I give props to Anna for trying to find out the truth . . . or at least doing something. It's just all given away already so there was no mystery to solve. Though I'm sure some people haven't guessed it yet.
Really I actually liked the scenes with Madam better. She's a very A-mazing female protagonist and antagonist. I find her so compelling. Especially as she crushes on Je Ha. Don't worry Madam Cougar we're all aware of what you're suffering from. Je Ha called her a friend? (Bet she melted on the inside.)
It's really sad that finally there some Anna time, but it's so dull. All of the other characters that have been established hold my attention more now. Hopefully now that Je Ha and Anna have officially re-met again things will get more compelling. Clearly she has to quite wanting dad and simply want freedom? Right? Because dad gave her the cold shoulder. Je Ha needs to confess that her dad had no idea where she would go. (I think it's a front he's putting up for Madam, but it would be more interesting if he really didn't care. Just wanted her hidden. So many places to go with that.)
Side note why was Madam crying during the song? Dark secret to be revealed? Oh, and I loved the flashback scene with Anna dancing with her mother. Such a beautiful moment and tie in.
It also bothered me that she brilliantly escaped and evaded everyone, but couldn't do that at the beginning of the series? Really. -_-
The problem is all the "hints" about Anna and who her mother was were so heavy handed that it wasn't really a mystery. Though I give props to Anna for trying to find out the truth . . . or at least doing something. It's just all given away already so there was no mystery to solve. Though I'm sure some people haven't guessed it yet.
Really I actually liked the scenes with Madam better. She's a very A-mazing female protagonist and antagonist. I find her so compelling. Especially as she crushes on Je Ha. Don't worry Madam Cougar we're all aware of what you're suffering from. Je Ha called her a friend? (Bet she melted on the inside.)
It's really sad that finally there some Anna time, but it's so dull. All of the other characters that have been established hold my attention more now. Hopefully now that Je Ha and Anna have officially re-met again things will get more compelling. Clearly she has to quite wanting dad and simply want freedom? Right? Because dad gave her the cold shoulder. Je Ha needs to confess that her dad had no idea where she would go. (I think it's a front he's putting up for Madam, but it would be more interesting if he really didn't care. Just wanted her hidden. So many places to go with that.)
Side note why was Madam crying during the song? Dark secret to be revealed? Oh, and I loved the flashback scene with Anna dancing with her mother. Such a beautiful moment and tie in.
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"The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
I love it when I call a plot "twist" I just knew he'd end up working for "Madam" because her enemy would be his!!!! (I read/watch a lot of things.) That's great because I'm really interested in this. Because Madam had some serious creeper vibes when she gazed at Je Ha. No, I won't lie Je Ha and Yoo Jin (AKA Madam) have some chemistry. They're playing well off each other: hate, curioustiy, and so much more. It's all very intense.
That ending was super interesting. Was it just his fantasy? If it was real how will he escape the consquences?
As for the cast the political games are interesting, very-very. However, I feel like Je Ha is very predictable as the world weary hero. His character has been done before. Ji Chang Wook is what makes the character interesting. Hopefully in the future the character will become more than that and not just be cool because of the actor.
Poor An Na. All she does is scream, cry, and freak out. If I was the actress I'd be annoyed how little my role actually required and was up to this point. The weird thing is that the previews keep trying to make An Na look like she has more to do in each new episode. Honestly she has to have more to do in the next one right? I hate watching nothing but crying scenes. It's a strange choice by the writer (and director) to not want to show other aspects of their female lead. It's an odd choice to have her have such little use up to this point. Besides being the imprisoned damsel. -_-
This episode showed a bit more promise. What really needs to happen is to develop the leads more! Give An Na something other to do than cry all over the place. Ji Chang Wook has been a great thing to watch! Let's hope his character is more. (Props for kissing scene already. Sadly it was a freeze one.) Actually I have to give props to most of the actors, especially the other leads they're doing a great job. The writing may not be there yet, but man are they bringing it.
I love it when I call a plot "twist" I just knew he'd end up working for "Madam" because her enemy would be his!!!! (I read/watch a lot of things.) That's great because I'm really interested in this. Because Madam had some serious creeper vibes when she gazed at Je Ha. No, I won't lie Je Ha and Yoo Jin (AKA Madam) have some chemistry. They're playing well off each other: hate, curioustiy, and so much more. It's all very intense.
That ending was super interesting. Was it just his fantasy? If it was real how will he escape the consquences?
As for the cast the political games are interesting, very-very. However, I feel like Je Ha is very predictable as the world weary hero. His character has been done before. Ji Chang Wook is what makes the character interesting. Hopefully in the future the character will become more than that and not just be cool because of the actor.
Poor An Na. All she does is scream, cry, and freak out. If I was the actress I'd be annoyed how little my role actually required and was up to this point. The weird thing is that the previews keep trying to make An Na look like she has more to do in each new episode. Honestly she has to have more to do in the next one right? I hate watching nothing but crying scenes. It's a strange choice by the writer (and director) to not want to show other aspects of their female lead. It's an odd choice to have her have such little use up to this point. Besides being the imprisoned damsel. -_-
This episode showed a bit more promise. What really needs to happen is to develop the leads more! Give An Na something other to do than cry all over the place. Ji Chang Wook has been a great thing to watch! Let's hope his character is more. (Props for kissing scene already. Sadly it was a freeze one.) Actually I have to give props to most of the actors, especially the other leads they're doing a great job. The writing may not be there yet, but man are they bringing it.
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Boom, that's how Xiao Nai the Boss, the Great Master, does it! Loved this episode. Truly moving things along in a great direction. Especially as there are only 2 more episodes left! Holy, cow!
This is the closet I've come to binge watching anything since Healer. It's been a blast.
I love all of the fabulous character moments here. Oh, and did anyone else see KO's eye twinkle? Look out Hao Mei.
All of Love O2O's sounds/music were on display here and I adored the music during the presentation when Xiao Nai and bros crushed it!
Even better is that the school's number one beauty, AKA one of the villains, grew from the experience. Can you believe that? Too awesome. I feel like her cousin is headed that way as well.
Great episode! (See Wei Wei has warmed up, she totally ran joyfully and unreserved into Xiao Nai's arms.)
This is the closet I've come to binge watching anything since Healer. It's been a blast.
I love all of the fabulous character moments here. Oh, and did anyone else see KO's eye twinkle? Look out Hao Mei.
All of Love O2O's sounds/music were on display here and I adored the music during the presentation when Xiao Nai and bros crushed it!
Even better is that the school's number one beauty, AKA one of the villains, grew from the experience. Can you believe that? Too awesome. I feel like her cousin is headed that way as well.
Great episode! (See Wei Wei has warmed up, she totally ran joyfully and unreserved into Xiao Nai's arms.)
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So last episode review I was praising the drama for letting them be separated realistically. So now here's the big pull in with Xiao Nai cleverly paying for her ticket and interning her. >_< Oh, well. Even a realistic drama can only handle so much reality!
Either way I'm happy because it was the lead into the first kiss! Boom! Though to be honest it wasn't quite what I had expected. First off all Xiao Nai was no cold-y. First kiss. Um, he really is the master.
I get it was Wei Wei's and she did that whole fished shocked thing. I just thought . . . she might warm up to it? Her embarrassed reaction is both cute and odd. But I guess she's use to things not being physical. Smart move on Xiao Nai's part to not leave her alone with her thoughts about it. Who's the awkward one now? (Though she was more moved by the hand kiss!!!)
Either way fun episode and I liked it a lot! I love the cliffhanger from this and can't wait to see what happens next while they're cleaning. I hope Wei Wei warms up enough so that future intimate acts, whether it be a hug or kiss, doesn't feel so awkward.
Either way I'm happy because it was the lead into the first kiss! Boom! Though to be honest it wasn't quite what I had expected. First off all Xiao Nai was no cold-y. First kiss. Um, he really is the master.
I get it was Wei Wei's and she did that whole fished shocked thing. I just thought . . . she might warm up to it? Her embarrassed reaction is both cute and odd. But I guess she's use to things not being physical. Smart move on Xiao Nai's part to not leave her alone with her thoughts about it. Who's the awkward one now? (Though she was more moved by the hand kiss!!!)
Either way fun episode and I liked it a lot! I love the cliffhanger from this and can't wait to see what happens next while they're cleaning. I hope Wei Wei warms up enough so that future intimate acts, whether it be a hug or kiss, doesn't feel so awkward.
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Hold up! He just boldly called her his dear wife. Last time he stopped himself.
I was kind of surprised by Wei Wie's reaction. Or I should say unreaction.
I think this was a good episode for moving the seniors along and starting up the happy couples parting. There was great melancholy for the bros and no more school/summer breaks.
Wei Wei and Xiao Nai's relationship still feels a little distant to me. I feel like the ice between them still has to thaw. Even after the whole "wife" thing.
Hair pin by Wei Wei was super cute.
I was kind of surprised by Wei Wie's reaction. Or I should say unreaction.
I think this was a good episode for moving the seniors along and starting up the happy couples parting. There was great melancholy for the bros and no more school/summer breaks.
Wei Wei and Xiao Nai's relationship still feels a little distant to me. I feel like the ice between them still has to thaw. Even after the whole "wife" thing.
Hair pin by Wei Wei was super cute.
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Hmmmm, cool. I enjoy seeing the business side of things for Xiao Nai's business. I think he'll bring Wei Wei in to come up with new ideas, or that's what I want so that Wei Wei's dreams can be realized.
Er Xi and Guang's story isn't be developed. We did see a bit more of Hao Mei (AKA Mr. Beauty), and despite how much we get to see of Wei Wei and the Bro's I does feel on the outside of things. Interesting development and I'm very curious as to where the writers are going to take it.
The school's number one beauty really annoys me and I'm not interested in her new strategy to snag Xiao Nai. It's interesting the cliffhanger ended on her big reveal.
Anywho I loved the whole team up with Wei Wie's ex and his wife!! Xiao Nai was right, because he saved them they'll hate it even more!
Er Xi and Guang's story isn't be developed. We did see a bit more of Hao Mei (AKA Mr. Beauty), and despite how much we get to see of Wei Wei and the Bro's I does feel on the outside of things. Interesting development and I'm very curious as to where the writers are going to take it.
The school's number one beauty really annoys me and I'm not interested in her new strategy to snag Xiao Nai. It's interesting the cliffhanger ended on her big reveal.
Anywho I loved the whole team up with Wei Wie's ex and his wife!! Xiao Nai was right, because he saved them they'll hate it even more!
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At first I was a bit disappointed about Wei Wei's reaction. That she was afraid she'd been "dumped". However, I love that suddenly she was confronted with the reality that she had fallen for her gaming husband. With that she was feeling shy. I loved when she woke up and decided she needed to go for it.
Especially since she picked that red dress! She means business and she's gonna get her man!
So my main complaint last episode was Er Xi and Cao Guang not having enough time! Well they had tons this episode and it was a blast! Oh, man I just love them together and can't wait for when they it's them interacting online. Props to Gaung for not lying to her about using her.
Oh, Old Man's conffesion and feeling was such a sweet moment. I almost cried. It's great to see how deep they're love/friendship is. It may be another car accident plot device, but it was well used here. Though I felt like time had passed for a week or two, not one day! This episode was a bit slower and had some draggy parts that I thought could have been edited better. (Seeing the game story on repeat.)
Okay, now I have to rush over to the next episode so I can finally see Wei Wei and Xiao Nai meet up officially in person! Will she actually where that sexy dress? We'll find out in the next episode.
Especially since she picked that red dress! She means business and she's gonna get her man!
So my main complaint last episode was Er Xi and Cao Guang not having enough time! Well they had tons this episode and it was a blast! Oh, man I just love them together and can't wait for when they it's them interacting online. Props to Gaung for not lying to her about using her.
Oh, Old Man's conffesion and feeling was such a sweet moment. I almost cried. It's great to see how deep they're love/friendship is. It may be another car accident plot device, but it was well used here. Though I felt like time had passed for a week or two, not one day! This episode was a bit slower and had some draggy parts that I thought could have been edited better. (Seeing the game story on repeat.)
Okay, now I have to rush over to the next episode so I can finally see Wei Wei and Xiao Nai meet up officially in person! Will she actually where that sexy dress? We'll find out in the next episode.
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Is it really necessary to pick an auspicious day to get married in a game?
I love the overlap and connections of their gaming life and the real world!! Ah, and the gaming visuals are still so lovely.
I also really love Wei Wei's friend and their whole relationship.
A random thought. As I watch more C-dramas I'm seeing that female leads can actually have female friends! I'm wondering why this is such a hard thing to find in K-dramas?
Anywho, great episode. I think things are developing nicely. Though it's totally annoying that because someone gets out of a fancy care their have to be selling themselves? Sometimes different view points like that blow my mind.
Oh, and Xiao Nai bro's are totally awesome!
Anywho, still a really fun show and I'm looking forward to the next episode! I love the whole gaming vibe and nerdy feeling. I love the old super Nintendo style sound that hits the OST and flavors the show here and there.
I love the overlap and connections of their gaming life and the real world!! Ah, and the gaming visuals are still so lovely.
I also really love Wei Wei's friend and their whole relationship.
A random thought. As I watch more C-dramas I'm seeing that female leads can actually have female friends! I'm wondering why this is such a hard thing to find in K-dramas?
Anywho, great episode. I think things are developing nicely. Though it's totally annoying that because someone gets out of a fancy care their have to be selling themselves? Sometimes different view points like that blow my mind.
Oh, and Xiao Nai bro's are totally awesome!
Anywho, still a really fun show and I'm looking forward to the next episode! I love the whole gaming vibe and nerdy feeling. I love the old super Nintendo style sound that hits the OST and flavors the show here and there.
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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Episode 5
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The actress playing Lady Hae was dazzling. From knowing how Wook felt about Soo to trying to set things in motion so that both Wook and Soo would be happy. Even if it meant together. Oh! The conversation between Wook and Lady Hae while watching Soo make soap was moving.
Going into this episode I had already predicted how events would turn out. AND sadly someone posted a spoiler. This in no way took away from the power of this episode.
Though from the previews I have issue with how Wook may feel . . . but I won't discuss this until it's confirmed.
This episode was visually dazzling. The writing and pacing delivered the story to new heights. Wook and Soo have clear chemistry. There's no denying it. I enjoyed that the writers didn't just focus on the tragic romance unwinding, but took time to seamlessly move along other characters stories and plots.
Well done. Well done. My heart was moved.
(That said. Oh my drama, guys!!!!!! The previews. The previews! How is the queen not able to keep her promise to Lady Hae. How the crap am I going to wait a week again!! Curse you airing dramas. You torture me!!!)
Going into this episode I had already predicted how events would turn out. AND sadly someone posted a spoiler. This in no way took away from the power of this episode.
Though from the previews I have issue with how Wook may feel . . . but I won't discuss this until it's confirmed.
This episode was visually dazzling. The writing and pacing delivered the story to new heights. Wook and Soo have clear chemistry. There's no denying it. I enjoyed that the writers didn't just focus on the tragic romance unwinding, but took time to seamlessly move along other characters stories and plots.
Well done. Well done. My heart was moved.
(That said. Oh my drama, guys!!!!!! The previews. The previews! How is the queen not able to keep her promise to Lady Hae. How the crap am I going to wait a week again!! Curse you airing dramas. You torture me!!!)
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Cinderella and the Four Knights Episode 7
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Well it happened. Cinderella and the Four Knights hit my inbox and I clicked it. Ahn Jae Hyeon you gorgeous, gorgeous man. It's all your fault. I couldn't stop.
Unique plot? Um no. This plot is the same recycled K-drama trope that are famous in K-drama/drama land. I will confess to some unique hijinks accompanied by some great jokes. All of which make CatFK (that looked bad) bearable. I just wish more unique elements could be here, or the writing was tighter. They wasted story with immediate flashbacks is exhausting.
That said I loved that Ha Won put Hyun Min in his place. Even saying that he's not listening to his heart. Ha-ha. Which is true. Hyun Min isn't devastated about Ha Won rejecting him. Only that he is now embarrassed that it's national news and people don't support him! Ha-ha! The whole plastic surgery thing was priceless.
I won't lie part of me is drawn to the comfort food that this drama is. However, I think it's clear how it will end. Hyun Min will reconcile with his first love, Hye Ji, and end up with her. Ha Won and Ji Woon will be the main couple. Seo Woo and Ja Yeong will be a couple or start to be a couple. Which would be perfect. I'm also afraid a blood relation twist might be tossed somewhere in here. Yoon Sun will actually become a brother. So on.
I really wish I could dump this drama, but Ahn Jae Hyeon's powers are holding sway.
Unique plot? Um no. This plot is the same recycled K-drama trope that are famous in K-drama/drama land. I will confess to some unique hijinks accompanied by some great jokes. All of which make CatFK (that looked bad) bearable. I just wish more unique elements could be here, or the writing was tighter. They wasted story with immediate flashbacks is exhausting.
That said I loved that Ha Won put Hyun Min in his place. Even saying that he's not listening to his heart. Ha-ha. Which is true. Hyun Min isn't devastated about Ha Won rejecting him. Only that he is now embarrassed that it's national news and people don't support him! Ha-ha! The whole plastic surgery thing was priceless.
I won't lie part of me is drawn to the comfort food that this drama is. However, I think it's clear how it will end. Hyun Min will reconcile with his first love, Hye Ji, and end up with her. Ha Won and Ji Woon will be the main couple. Seo Woo and Ja Yeong will be a couple or start to be a couple. Which would be perfect. I'm also afraid a blood relation twist might be tossed somewhere in here. Yoon Sun will actually become a brother. So on.
I really wish I could dump this drama, but Ahn Jae Hyeon's powers are holding sway.
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Another Miss Oh Episode 10
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The rooftop party seduction is the best thing ever. I feel kind of bad for Soo Kyeong that she falls in love with whomever she sleeps with. Does that mean of the other two men she's slept with that she slept with them and then fell in love? I mean otherwise how would she know? Ha-ha! I love that she accosted those poor neighborhood volunteers like that.
Oh, and Oh Hae Yeong #1 was not drunk! So that was a nice, and refreshing change, but who are we kidding she's still kind of the same person. Let's not blame it on the alcohol. (Cue song.) It's time for me to say it. Do Kyeong is not the only stalker, Oh Hae Yeong # 1 is too! They're both lurking at each other's windows and doing all kinds of stalker things. Thank goodness they found each other! Ha-ha.
No really. This episode was really moving. After flashbacking to how Do Kyeong's father died it was moving to see the first person he wanted was Hae Yeong #1. They really do have chemistry and I love how this is kind of an opposite attracts thing.
Which brings me to the two kisses! I love the passion of both. The first one born of frustration and anger, but they're feelings are trying to come out. Then the second acceptance of that love. Ha-ha! I love that Hae Yeong wanted the Motel and Do Kyeong played dumb. Only to say something so sweet!
I'm still really worried when Do Kyeong is going to tell Hae Yeong #1. He didn't want to give in to his feelings because of what happened, but he cant' keep not telling her. Not to mention the idea that he's in a car crash and he's flashing back stuff, or . . . . other ways the therapist described it. It's all very interesting, but then it would kind of put into question the story.
It was really refreshing to see Ann say that she'd pity park Hoon if he wasn't her boyfriend! Basically she see's his flaws, but will support and comfort him. It was really great to see this side of her and not to mention how comfortable they are as a couple. Even if Park Hoon doesn't understand how lucky he is. ^_-
Overall this is a brilliant episode it highlighted all of the characters and I loved it! One of the best episodes yet. It will be great to see where all the characters end up! What a great journey.
Oh, and Oh Hae Yeong #1 was not drunk! So that was a nice, and refreshing change, but who are we kidding she's still kind of the same person. Let's not blame it on the alcohol. (Cue song.) It's time for me to say it. Do Kyeong is not the only stalker, Oh Hae Yeong # 1 is too! They're both lurking at each other's windows and doing all kinds of stalker things. Thank goodness they found each other! Ha-ha.
No really. This episode was really moving. After flashbacking to how Do Kyeong's father died it was moving to see the first person he wanted was Hae Yeong #1. They really do have chemistry and I love how this is kind of an opposite attracts thing.
Which brings me to the two kisses! I love the passion of both. The first one born of frustration and anger, but they're feelings are trying to come out. Then the second acceptance of that love. Ha-ha! I love that Hae Yeong wanted the Motel and Do Kyeong played dumb. Only to say something so sweet!
I'm still really worried when Do Kyeong is going to tell Hae Yeong #1. He didn't want to give in to his feelings because of what happened, but he cant' keep not telling her. Not to mention the idea that he's in a car crash and he's flashing back stuff, or . . . . other ways the therapist described it. It's all very interesting, but then it would kind of put into question the story.
It was really refreshing to see Ann say that she'd pity park Hoon if he wasn't her boyfriend! Basically she see's his flaws, but will support and comfort him. It was really great to see this side of her and not to mention how comfortable they are as a couple. Even if Park Hoon doesn't understand how lucky he is. ^_-
Overall this is a brilliant episode it highlighted all of the characters and I loved it! One of the best episodes yet. It will be great to see where all the characters end up! What a great journey.
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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Episode 1
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Yeah, I'm kind of regretting that I didn't wait for all three episodes to be out. Because this is all kinds of awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and I'm on team 4th prince. Part of it might be all the team stuff I've been seeing floating around, but Wang So is just bad@$$. He's got this Zorro-Phantom-of-the-Opera-bad-boy-prince-outcast-hotty-long-hair-of-glory-sexy-mask-hot-smirk vibe going on. I'm clearly already entranced.
Now that that's over with I have to give the writers mad props. I thought this would be really messy and that's why they wanted to release 3 episodes ASAP. Because they were gonna do an information dump. That is not the case. Episode one was so cohesive and gradually gave is information. What a perfect setup.
I'm blown away by this first episode. (Not to mention the man candy. *_* 14th prince. ;_; Ji Soo, I love you!)
This is my second drama with IU since Dream High. So I haven't seen her progression as an actress. Here I think she did a pretty awesome job! What a huge leap from Dream High (for me). Of course she's still as cute as ever.
Visually it's stunning. The scenery is gorgeous and I couldn't tell when there was CGI or not. Well done! Not to mention that the costumes are lovely. The modern tone of the music through me off at first, but as the episode progressed it grew on me more and more. Especially as some of the classical sounds mixed in. The 4th prince's bad boy music was a campy, but it fit.
There is a lot of information and things happening, despite the stellar job by the writers, so I would suggest giving this episode your full attention. This really did surpass all my expectations, and doused some of my fears. I truly believe that the writer and director are going to genuinely give their all for this remake. Yippee! Really looking forward to getting to know the characters.
Oh, and I'm on team 4th prince. Part of it might be all the team stuff I've been seeing floating around, but Wang So is just bad@$$. He's got this Zorro-Phantom-of-the-Opera-bad-boy-prince-outcast-hotty-long-hair-of-glory-sexy-mask-hot-smirk vibe going on. I'm clearly already entranced.
Now that that's over with I have to give the writers mad props. I thought this would be really messy and that's why they wanted to release 3 episodes ASAP. Because they were gonna do an information dump. That is not the case. Episode one was so cohesive and gradually gave is information. What a perfect setup.
I'm blown away by this first episode. (Not to mention the man candy. *_* 14th prince. ;_; Ji Soo, I love you!)
This is my second drama with IU since Dream High. So I haven't seen her progression as an actress. Here I think she did a pretty awesome job! What a huge leap from Dream High (for me). Of course she's still as cute as ever.
Visually it's stunning. The scenery is gorgeous and I couldn't tell when there was CGI or not. Well done! Not to mention that the costumes are lovely. The modern tone of the music through me off at first, but as the episode progressed it grew on me more and more. Especially as some of the classical sounds mixed in. The 4th prince's bad boy music was a campy, but it fit.
There is a lot of information and things happening, despite the stellar job by the writers, so I would suggest giving this episode your full attention. This really did surpass all my expectations, and doused some of my fears. I truly believe that the writer and director are going to genuinely give their all for this remake. Yippee! Really looking forward to getting to know the characters.
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First off, what was with the odd out of sync voices to lips? It wasn't DF, Viki did it too! That bothered me. Not to mention the gracefulness and sexy strip tease of what was clearly a rape about to happen. There's nothing pretty or sexy about rape. Plus, don't get me started how this is supposed to setup the Fire Prince's bad boy image, but still keep him looking hot. (Yeah, watch out for my puns.)
There's a lot of characters and story to introduce here. As expected it's a little cold. We see "the future" and of course then jump back to the past. Then we're thrust right into the middle of Ka Suo's coming of age party.
Not to mention introducing all the characters again. It's probably going to take Ice Fantasy a while to find it's legs for it's characters and their development. I'll be patient.
Some of the visuals are absolutely stunning, but you can tell when they skimp out to save for the graphics of another scene. Still overall the show is very pretty to look at.
I've never actually watched a Chinese fantasy drama before. My first impressions are actually like some of the games I've played from China. (Which I understand is actually inspired quite a few drama shows about them.)
Overall I'm not wowed, but willing to see where the show goes. After all I did eagerly wait for this bad boy for months. I figured the start would be clunky story wise.
There's a lot of characters and story to introduce here. As expected it's a little cold. We see "the future" and of course then jump back to the past. Then we're thrust right into the middle of Ka Suo's coming of age party.
Not to mention introducing all the characters again. It's probably going to take Ice Fantasy a while to find it's legs for it's characters and their development. I'll be patient.
Some of the visuals are absolutely stunning, but you can tell when they skimp out to save for the graphics of another scene. Still overall the show is very pretty to look at.
I've never actually watched a Chinese fantasy drama before. My first impressions are actually like some of the games I've played from China. (Which I understand is actually inspired quite a few drama shows about them.)
Overall I'm not wowed, but willing to see where the show goes. After all I did eagerly wait for this bad boy for months. I figured the start would be clunky story wise.
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