Ok, so I finally watched Signal, and my response was . . . meh. The acting and directing are good, the writing is decent, but it didn't knock my socks off. I felt that the team was pushing so hard for intense emotions that it actually left me cold. The plot holes started to irritate me towards the end as well. It's not a bad show, but it never really connected with me. On the plus side though, the opening music is great and is now permanently lodged in my brain.

Hey guys, a random question popped up in my mind today.

What rom coms do you usually recommend to new kdrama watchers? The ones that get them highly addicted to kdramas.

Since, I don't really prefer to watch rom coms, I do not recommend them to other people but I have noticed that people usually don't get addicted to other genres as easily as korean rom coms. For e.g. I recommended Misaeng, which i consider the best show, however I could not get 2 people addicted to it. I believe Misaeng is a show to watch when you are over all the fluff in kdramas to get a taste of real life.

Good morning beanies.
I just finished my latest toon, my alternate ending for "Cheese in the Trap." I don't know how it will be received. (It's not published yet or I'd insert the link.)
I like the actor who played Hoo Jung. But because of my personal experience with a stalker, I couldn't ship his character with Hong Seol. But I didn't want In Ho to wind up with her either. Cheese turned out to be so moldy, that I was just disgusted at the end and wanted all the characters to go into therapy.
I think it was one of the K-Dramas I was most disappointed in.
I am seriously looking forward to "Lovely Knights." Am I crazy? Does it have a chance to be good?
The Great Queen Duckie is still my favorite Sageuk. I loved the Hwarang boys. Please upcoming Hwarang be good. Please?

It's Friday again!

In an attempt to recover from my SFD withdrawals, I have finally picked up Signal again, together with DOTS. Like what many people said, DOTS is something you watch with your brain switched off - it's decently entertaining but not something I'll rewatch again. I think a problem with DOTS is I don't know whether it's trying to be a fluffy rom-com, or actually serious. Episode 13 to episode 14 was such a great jump in tone.

Anyway, Signal is something that I'm enjoying tremendously, even if it does make me confused sometimes. And very emotionally drained. In a good way. Am I making sense? The scene of Jae-han/Jo Jin-woong crying alone in the cinema was soooo heart-wrenching. I wish it wasn't so depressing though. I just finished episode 5, and it seems so far that the attempts to solve cases/change the past don't quite lead to good outcomes. Rooting for the cold case squad and Jae-han, and please don't let me watch another scene with a devastated Jo Jin-woong. )':

Hi! I'm looking for some psychological thriller dramas, something like White Christmas or The End of The World, any recommendation? Currently considering Village: Secret of Achiara

Hi Everyone! ....... I hope you are all doing well today.

Watched this week:

Six Flying Dragons - I have 4 eps left to watch!

Descended From The Sun - I keep watching for those little moments ... that kind of do work.

Mrs. Cop 2 - After skipping an episode, I decided to tune in again to see how things are going. That little situation that came up with Kim Bum's character and his dad years ago----uh oh!

Mr. Selfridge - No doubt, he's headed for trouble.

Luther - A good friend of mine recommended this, so I decided to check it out. Yikes! It certainly has quite the repertoire of depraved criminals. It's some unsettling, intense stuff.

That's all for now. ....... Everyone take care and have a great Friday!

Hello, Beanies!

Page Turner continues to be so funny and entertaining to watch. I could sit down and watch Kim So-hyun and Ji-soo just go at it for hours. So funny. It's too bad that tomorrow is the last episode!

I also finished Shut Up: Flower Boy Band and absolutely loved it. It's so incredibly rare to find a drama with such a satisfying ending. It's funny, at the end of episode 15 and the beginning of episode 16 I was PRAYING for the band to stay together, but then you realize... it was never about the band or the music, it was about the boys, and the open ending ironically gave good closure. They're all doing what they want to do, and that's what's important.

Not watching any more dramas until next month. Final exams are creeping up and organic chemistry is killing me, so I have to buckle down these next few weeks! Eliminate distractions!

Happy Friday, everyone!!
I took a wonderful little break from the world this week, out in the countryside where the bugs are thicker but the air clearer. The only downside was no WiFi. So no dramas. But I managed to start Marriage Contract before I left, so that's ok. :) Loving it so far! I basically echo everyone's sentiments about the cuteness of Eun-Sung, the marshmallow Ji-hoon, and Hye-Soo's lovableness.

Looking forward to Entertainer starting later this month, right?

Quick Question--what show that isn't airing yet is everyone the most excited for? How do you decide which shows you're the most hyped for? Mine is W (melo for July) because it has LJS in it and the writer of Nine is writing.

Hi!! Drama lovers..

There are so many shows going on, I was lost and re watched your beautiful & coffee prince.... I can't believe I was charmed again by JGS...(my excitement for jackpot increased!!!)

Random thought: I realised simple plots like those were so entertaining back then but after some years (7!!) Dramas with even tighter plot fail to entertain ...?
Answer was simple too ....the same plot and tropes started repeating and some well thought shows (eg:Healer) raised the bar of expectations... starting days were really awesome....(I was discussing with a friend it's her ans)

There are many seguek series coming...getting really excited...

Side note : any underrated j drama recommendations?? (I've watched all the popular ones)....

HELLO EVERYONE!!

Its been a while...

Im currently watching Its Okay That's Love and Page Turner....ive been turned off from KDramas for a while as the repetitive theme of things got a lil too much for me...[as well as american tv season being really good this year + Netflix tv shows and a full time job]...but m trying to ease my way back in.

Page Turner is awesome! I cant wait to see Ji Soo and especially Kim Soo Hyun grow up and be amazing actors in adult drama roles. I really like that the drama shows that things are possible with a lil hard work...I cant wait to see how things end!

IOTL is really nice...the only thing i cant stand is the female lead and all her issues...its like they put all the issues that many women have with men and relationships and put it all in that one chick...which is sorta annoying cause it feels like just as soon as one thing is resolved, another issues pops up not even 5 mins later.

oh and im really happy that someone Viki has found a way to get tVN shows so hopefully i can get back fully on the kdrama train!!

Enjoying a wide variety of k-drama genres which is what I like so here goes:

DOTS: It's a popcorn drama and, yes, it has its flaws but I just kind of turn the brain off and go with it.

Daeback: I usually will have one historical going on and this is the one I've picked up. I am pleasantly surprised. Very good story and whoever cast the bad guy and the king....good job.

Come Back, Mister: I love this drama as it does bittersweet and heartfelt with comedy very well. I know some had some issues with the Young Soo/Rain story line, but if you can get over the hump it comes together very nicely. I think it will honestly end up being a favorite of mine.

Vampire Detective: It's pretty good with potential; good action scenes but only 2 in so we'll see how it goes.

That's it for me so far. As far as what is on the horizon, I'm looking forward to checking out Ji Sung's new drama as well as the one with the gal from KMHM which sounds good as well.

Hi beanies~

Jackpot – Need some serious 17th century DNA testing.

“Pleasure is simply a feeling. It doesn’t teach you anything. We learn the genuine lessons only through pain.” I could post this as a devotional but the citation might be confusing (Vampire Detective, ep 2, kdrama) heh. I am, however, devoted to Lee Joon.

Kpop Star season 5 – I am in love with Ye Eun. Her voice is addictive to the depths of the soul.

Happy Together with the 1N2D cast was entertainment on entertainment.

Speaking of 1N2D, footwashing?

I think Big Bang should enlist all at the same time.

Its 79 degrees, time to turn some garden dirt! Happy weekend! \/