That's all you need for this weekend. And maybe 38.

I don't even know how to participate in the episode recaps. My mind is running in hundred directions and have tons of theories. I can't coherently phrase my thoughts.

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant writing. (and a shoutout to the fab artwork)

But as much as i want the next episode NOW, i'm glad i'm watching it live. Bec if i was marathoning through, i would have missed a lot of detailing, just in excitement to watch ahead and know whats next.

W is amazing! I need to watch this week's episodes so I can read the comments.

I'm three episode, CANNOT WAIT TO WATCH THEM ALL AT ONCE.

I saw the Open Thread on the feed and saw how many comments it had. So I thought right away that there must be W discussions. Yup! Nailed it!

The ghost boyfriend in Who Are You. I laugh whenever I think of it because HE NEVER SAID A WORD. Well, not to her at least. That I can remember. He showed up once every three episodes for a soulful beckon and then *poof* it was off to the shaman lady. He got to talk in flashbacks, though... maybe twice.

Since I have no power to force actors to confront stupid writing, I use what power I do have, and make pretend actors (in toon form) fix ridiculous K-Drama plots and writing. At least half the toons I've drawn have been "plot corrections." (K-Dramas I either was hoping would be good--and weren't, ie.) Diary of a Night Watchmen--or dramas that started out well, but fizzled ie.) Cheese in the Trap--or dramas that were good until the LAST freakin' episode ie) Beautiful Gong Shim.

Lord of the Dramas is still a favorite, because it explains PPL (orange juice--or is it soda? in a fight/death scene) and drama writing. But even Lord of the Dramas gave him that (spoiler alert) huge problem in the last couple of episodes, that was unnecessary and cliche. You asked, "Which drama character(s) would you love to be able to 'come to life' and confront the drama writer about a crazy plot event?" I'd ask, which characters actually got a well crafted, well written, well thought out drama to act in? Not many. (Signal? History of a Salaryman? Healer, maybe?) Not too many.

Oh My Venus. I was so freaking mad when Young-ho disappeared for a freaking year with no contact! And Joo-eun's so happy he's back she just cries?!!! That didn't fit her character at all and she really should have given him hell! (Gong Shim was the perfect example of how you respond when someone who claims to love you dips out for a year with no contact!)

And that last episode! Ugh. Just no. Let me not get started. I'm getting mad all over again. -_-

Flower Boy Raymun Shop - one of my rare SLS cases. There is solace in Ki Woo/Chungah in real life. But that show could have been different *whisper* and better

Trot Lovers! There was something so endearing about it to me. ButI couldn't even finish it after every drama cliche was trotted out. (Heh. Trotted.)

So now I have to decide what to watch (or rewatch) while I wait for new W episodes. Keep going on My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, or Queen In-hyun's Man? Thoughts??

Take 2 (hopefully this comes out as its own comment)

So now I have to decide what to watch (or rewatch) while I wait for new W episodes. Keep going on My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, or Queen In-hyun’s Man? Thoughts??

Definitely Cheese in the Trap writer. Still disappointed up until now.

Love, love, LOVE Yurima! I just started learning Do You on the piano. I'm a novice, so it is slow going but the song is so pretty. I bet the concert was amazing. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for that link. I loved it and my nephew seemed to like it too.

I'm not much a fan of the Good Wife, original. But isn't LWG's role a great opportunity for a full fleshed character? Cary was my favorite from the few episodes I saw. I think the role will be good for his filmography.

@Pebble,

Thanks for that link to Yiruma's "Do You." So soothing and gorgeous... I happened across him on YouTube in the past month or so. Thanks for the reminder.

And here's one for you... a serendipitous recent discovery while looking for cello renditions of Pachelbel's "Canon in D." I nearly fell over when I saw it's gotten 13 million+ views.

O come, O come, Emmanuel - (Piano/Cello) - ThePianoGuys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7ySn-Swwc

Re: BEAUTIFUL MIND

Yes, in episode 11 I, too, loved how LYO's inability to feel embarrassed made for such a clinical statement of interest in Jin-Sung. But what really had me jumping up and down was how he admitted (1) to being afraid... and (2) that he was surprised that he did not hate this irrational, emotional side that has emerged. Only to be flattened by an ACME-brand anvil of doom courtesy of medical orthodoxy... Grrr.

Yes kisses are always a good thing, especially when done well. And the most recent one by Kang Chul with his hand cupping Yeon Joo's face was all sort of squee/melt-worthy perfect. ❤️

Of her work, I watched Nine Time travels first, and whew... their honeymoon...

I'm just super happy you always end up with a deep and aching love to go with it. (Although not always in that order?? Oh dear.)

I'm anticipating their first proper kiss...and the one after that and the next one and next one....They better let them kiss that would even make tvN jealous (though after OHYA and now The Good Wife I don't know whether that's even possible without being rated R lol). :-P

..Itazura na Kiss (1996) – next ep 4 I like Yuki & Naoki..

Oh God, you remind me of my fave character of manga: Irie Naoki. This drama made me fall in love with Jdorama and Takashi Kashiwabara. Now i need to re-watch it.

Rain from Sangdoo. (impressive ones were Jo Jae-hyun from Piano, Go Doo-shim from More beautiful than flower -there are more tho)

Question: who was your first male/female acting bias?

Male: Lee Jun-ki a.k.a. the only Korean actor I call oppa. He second-lead-syndromed me HARD with My Girl and there was no looking back after that :)

Female: Shin Mina. I first saw her in The Naked Kitchen and it was instant girl crush, she reminded me of a Korean version of Amélie. Those dimples are my kryptonite. And of course I was over the moon when she paired up with oppa!

Also yay for Nodame, one of my favourite dramas of all time.

First male acting bias: Cha Seung-won in The City Hall. And he still has never disappointed me. He manages to transcend even questionable material because he's a wonderful actor with an incredible range. He can do comedy and drama, he can be the hero and be the villain. And he is the only actor I don't have a problem with in this trend towards extreme and unhealthy looking emaciation among male actors. He's too thin but he's still perfect!

First female acting bias: Kim Sun-ah also in The City Hall although I have been disappointed in some of her roles, she and CSW both epitomize the glories of mature romance between two people who both have a lot of baggage and yet manage to find love while maintaining their essential selves.

Well, I just had a semi traumatic time getting an MRI and then wondering if taking the bus in this 100 degree weather would ruin the film. I'm staying in writing a blog post, watching dramas and stalking OT.

Did you watch Kazoku no Katachi? It's seriously an amazing drama with simple plot line but complex characterization and I'm loving every second of it

Oh, and thank you michykdrama for the casting of Jun Ju's love interest. (I meant to give you an actual byline, sorry.) Pebble, bbstl, blnmom, thank you for your suggestions too. It was a fun toon to think up and draw.)

Wag_a_Muffin -

This is great!

Thanks for sharing this!

And it was published on Dramafever. My wild hope is that huge numbers of people say, "we love these toons! Why did you fire her?" but--alas, probably most people reading them don't realize I was let go. Still, I can dream.
Maybe I should draw a toon about a woman who draws toons and gets cancer and gets fired because she didn't do enough during her chemo? Nah. That's not funny at all.

https://www.dramafever.com/news/how-beautiful-gong-shim-should-have-ended-/

loved loved your ending!!! went all rofl with that "what kind of a doofus would do that?" head scratching. my thoughts exactly. :D
keep up good work!

Thanks for sharing, Wag_a_Muffin.
That was hilarious!

The wig-do, the bald spot - haha, Wag_a_Muffin, such a better ending! I was thinking how I liked that the wig wasn't this big deal looks-wise in the kdrama, but then again, maybe it was? I liked that it didn't represent this ugly duckling to swan theme, although did it? Yes, and no, but in YOUR version, it all righted itself in the end.

Thanks, love your kdrama remake cartoon-ies!

I loved Gong Shim, it had a Pasta vibe that I appreciated.

I just realized, I typo'd my own name.

*hanging head in shame*

Lol, I was wondering why the subtle change to your name.

Where are you in LR now? RJY is life *almost want to rewatch the series for him, but I still have YoF*

If you do drop Doctors, you should totally check out W or PU38. They are more revolutionary ?