sounds like an epic trip so far!! hope you get the chance to brood in the shower soon :)

okay, so more drama moments from the trip:
passing each other while leaving and entering elevators (but estonian eyes are wayyyyy too sharp to really miss out)
women carrying a whole truckload of heavy bags by themselves and men carrying single pot plants (shoul I say that one is a permanent condition for estonians?)
constantly watching out for possible perverts while wearing a mini dress (not that I am afraid of perverts but I am always up for a good fight. I´d like any excuse to smack them).

more to come. remembering bit by bit (I might have temporary selective amnesia?)

sounds amazing, what was your fav part of the trip?

That sounds like one hell of a trip!

more drama moments from the trip:

I washed someones´ sneakers and put them to dry on a little chair. I only remembered afterwords it is what lots of characters do.
there were lots of runners by the river (but no ghosts nor murderers.)
hands touching accidentally
and just something I regularly do - scare people half to death with uncombed hair, but it seems to be becoming a trend these days, so...
setting a wide spread at breakfast
stomach growling near a handsome person.
having someone pick up the oranges that dropped from a shopping bag. well, actually grapefruits. I guess drama characters are more careful with grapefruits, they only ever drop oranges.
truck of doom appeared too, but in the shape of some dumb f*** who cut in line in a traffic jam and we had to wait for a chance to turn off the highway for another 35 minutes. The road was actually full of trucks of doom. they were all trucks of doom, cause they all seemed to be in front of us and none behind.

Quite the interesting trip!

maybe he really IS injured. maybe they wanna show us how the psychic is really not a psychic. although, i hope that they dont save him and kill eun hyuk later :( I hope they save Bang and everyone lives. Chief Bang is so kind!! I was so happy when he was 'poached' to join Ji Wook's company haha

I think you need a car ride with a handsome second lead to scream your heart out

And I guess I'm the only one who is very satisfied with what just happened.

A killing of a major secondary character in a romcom. Hell yeah!!!

Honestly I have a different hope... The psychic said that two had a POSSIBILITY of dying... So he can have survived - just barely. And Ji Wook can ignore his heartbeat while desperate, right?
TT.TT

let's hope everything will be okay as the psychic had predicted. After all, he told JW not to cry too much! *sniff sniff*

Wait what? Chief Bang died? I haven't caught up with this week's episodes. What a disheartening piece of news. I like his character so much. Let's just hope that he was only severely injured and that he would be saved just in time.

I don't really understand where the psychic storyline came from.

I admit the last few minutes of the show, I was ready to pull my hair out. But this element of fantasy/ supernatural abilities just seems so out of place.

Hope chief bang will survive. Like Man to Man's Lee Dong Hyun. He will. He has to!!

I just think it's all around odd (and clever on the part of the writer) for this psychic to show up in 1 1/2 episodes and make such a big difference in the lives of the law firm team. Now the psychic is gone, and they are left with bits of fortelling the future which is extremely unsettling. And Bang, and the "do't cry too hard" comment, wow, it is a shake up for sure. I am so worried about Bong Hee, too. I want to believe taht her little scrape is over, but...I have a bad feeling. Why oh why do murderers stick around all the time and not flee?

but psyshic said not the cry too much as things will be fine.. so he should survive

I find the psychic story unnecessary too but I tried watching it with a positive mind. Doesn't it also happens in real life that sometimes in our life we are influence by superstitions, believer or not? I remember my cousins laughing at me for re-posting scary but actually no sense stuffs in social media and if I don't do that someone will die. I don't really believe in such things but I still do re post it for precaution purposes, I mean there is no harm in being careful. I think the psychic factor in the last 2 episode serves the same meaning. JW doesn't believe in such things, he firmly believes in logic and things that actually make sense. But out of precautions, he can't just pass by it without considering its possibilities. It shows that even a logical person fails to be logical if the risk of losing someone you love is high. The loose murderer influenced JW a lot to actually believe on the foreseers prediction because its dangerous after all.

people just need to get stuff out of their system so dont say anything and leave it be. or ask them: why are they dissatisfied? is there something that they can do to stop being dissatisfied? what is the reason they havent done it if it can be done, and can you help with some part of it? dont offer to solve their problems but just assistence.

I'm so sorry your friend is going through such emotions. Do you think you can call this person and talk over the phone, or use Skype? Earlier this year I had issues with work too and ended up with serious anxiety problems, and I found talking to friends/ relatives over Skype helped a lot. Or maybe just ask him/her more about the nature/ causes of the problems. Perhaps encouraging them to talk it all out would help a little bit. Generally I would ask my friends what specifically caused the problems they were facing, and focus a little bit more on details I've myself gone through where I can relate to them, to make them feel like there's also someone been there and that they're not completely alone. If it's something you can offer some advice on, the better, but I think just knowing that someone is there to share their difficult time would give them some comfort.

I had a friend going through hell a few years back. I was out of state and felt so bad because we're as close as sisters. What I learned to do is just ask, is this a conversation where you need to vent or do you want my advice? She would then tell me and sometimes it was vent and sometimes it was honest advice. She got through it but, honestly, it was rough. I've learned as I've gotten older though, we can't fix the problems of the world.

Also, and it may sound quaint but when I was going through a tough time, this same friend sent me a card. Yes, an old fashioned card through snail mail. Having something besides junk or a bill show up put a smile on my face. Sometimes it is the small things that makes a person not feel alone.

If I were you, I would first of all take care of my own feelings. If he is stressed, I would definitely not be stressed. I have to take good care of myself, body and soul. Only then can I really take care of others.

As a person who had suffered from overthinking myself for a long long time,I remembered that the thing I want most from someone close to me is to be on my side no matter what. So I'm thinking that by texting 'I'm always on your side no matter what. You can talk to me whenever you want. If you don't, it's still ok and remember that I'm on your side.' would it help?

I'm not so sure about this but the art of relieving one's own stress and tendency to overthink is a gift or a lesson which should be learned. That's why many religious teachings focus on 'mindfulness' or living the moment.

Most of my friends live in different parts of the world so I totally get what you are saying. I find listening to them just rant their problems out helps a lot. Even if there is no solution to the problem just asking them questions, showing you are interested and not bored after listening to the same rant over and over, and just letting them talk about the problem helps to alleviate some of the stress. Try calling or skyping if you think they really need to talk. Through texts I let them text and make sure to text something encouraging to let them know you are still reading. Hope this helps!

Sending silly jokes or cat photos can help - but I'd say that being available to listen is the best thing.

I am just listing the drama moments from my trip above! I tried to keep track but had too much touristing to do

The hicupping is too cute! ?

Aww! That's so cute!
I've had a few, but one that comes to mind right now is that one time I was walking in the rain, completely drenched, and some random stranger tapped my shoulder, gave me his umbrella, and ran away haha. I was so shocked!

I tend to have more awful melo Kdrama events happen to me. I'll go ahead and share because it's been so long ago, but I was dating a guy for about 6 months. It was long distance for his job. We always face timed whenever I wanted, and he never seemed like he was hiding something or being sketchy about anything. He even visited me once very month and kept saying how he wanted me to come visit him as soon as I could get off of work. Imagine my surprise when I randomly get a text from his phone of, "who are you? This is his wife." Yes, the guy was married. And I felt like such a fool.

Another one would be when my high school sweetheart randomly called me after a year of not talking, wanting to meet up as he had something important to say. He ends up telling me that he broke up with his girlfriend because he kept having vivid dreams of me and him at our wedding. haha I have more but I think those are the most "drama" moments.

Do the unfortunate Kdrama moments count? I really feel the lead when she's dead tired after work falling asleep at the bus stop to only wake up as her bus goes by. I know, I was only closing my eyes for a second too.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

We don't know yet for sure of the character is dead. So, don't get your hopes up.

Let's wait next week if our wish comes true.

Ugh, just wait until you care about said character. It isn't so easy!!!

But, yes, I kind of admire the show's guts. People can say all they want about this being a rom-com...but a killer's been on the loose since episode 1! This show just isn't messing around.

I only just finished watching WFKBJ lately, and really loved it. Planning on reading the recaps soon, to relive it a bit!

WFKBJ is so ridiculously sweet, I loved it! I also didn't binge watch it, but it's just such a nice, feel-good drama that I was OK with not knowing what was going to happen right away...I just enjoyed the budding relationship between those two <3

I didn't watch Reply 1988...I think it was enough for me with the 97 and 94 ones!

Welcome to your first OT!
For FMW, I keep waiting for HR to get fleshed out and will be really disappointed if we never learn her back story. Moo Bin was sufficiently complex for me since our story is concentrating on the plight of Korean youth who are fighting for success every step of the way. We saw his background since high school and had exposure to his thinking, friends etc. Hye Ran is still completely flat and without motivation as you say. Everyone seems content hating her but I'd still like to get her story.

Reply 1988 for me was about the neighborhood and the families. I think letting it become about one romance pretty much wastes the best parts of the show, so you and your Mom are on the right track in my book ? Isn't it delightful and heartwarming?

watching Reply 1988 I watched with more dedication and skipped less and found all of the parents truly charming people. at first watch Jung Hwans´ dad seemed like a really annoying guy but the second time his worn tank top and earnest nature really affected me.

Welcome, Purple Teapot,
Those are three really fun kdramas to be watching at the same time! Isn't it nice to have a place to share comments and read up on, well, whatever OT threaders want to discuss! I haven't gone back and re-watched Weightlifting Fairy, but I am tempted! Oh, have you seen Strong Woman Do Bong Soon or Beautiful Gong Shim? I think they both fall in the category of kdramas that you've listed here - good through and through with plenty of what makes kdramas so lovable.

Welcome to OT, PurpleTeapot!

Glad you could join us!

I have the same problem, not only on OT. Or I am late to the party or I have no idea what to say, so I keep it to lurking.
I make up for it by posting my thoughts on my fan wall (because it stays empty otherwise) once in a while. It does not matter if I am late there, it is all mine ;)

6.) I am skimming through ruler (because of a lack of time, not interest), and I enjoy it, but I am aware many have problems with it. We all have our guilty pleasures, I guess ;)

I am glad you liked 38 Police Unit aka Task Force 38 aka the show with 38 different title versions. no other show has been so unpredictable.

"Lately some of K-Drama is only taste delicious and yummy until episode 8 to 10 and then the story lost in mountain and the main character suddenly because octopus and bring the cancer to viewers. *sigh*"

I have been observing this for years.. Some shows even started to go downhill after around 4-6 epi. ? That's why lately I am trying to be patient if drama doesn't off to good start and watch at least 4 epi before decide to con't or drop it.

Oh yes that's also how I feel. I am on drama slump right now, because of how many dramas has failed me.
Now I prefer to watch dramas when they finished airing just so I can drop them without having to waste weeks in vain.

I think alot of them lose their steam around episode 8 and can't figure out what to do with the second half of the show

You amaze me! Now you have ventured into the forest?

I don´t skip scenes in Suspicious Partner but I am not as invested with neck and skin as I was with IRY. the latter really had a psychotic and eerie feel and the brokenness of the characters felt more raw and bleeding. the chemistry of the cast worked more in the direction of suspense but in SP it is more of a comedic chemistry. but I do love SP especially the office squad and I am so not ok with removing one from the equasion. it will never work the same way if they let him die.

Your last paragraph is also similar to what I think about Park Hae Jin. I am currently on episode 4 and his funny emoting and Oppa's silly antics are what keep me going.

Romance is quite meh though, I can't sense any chemistry between the female lead with any of the men. Kim Min Jung is not a bad actress but for some reason she irritates me so much that I consider dropping the show.

I love TBH. I get my dose of laughter/ giggle from MSG at the beginning of the week, then TBH at the weekend. Can't wait to see what the show's got in store for us this week XD.

I think the screen cap is from Blade Man.

Suju was the first boy group that introduced me to k-pop, I still remember when I was fangirling over Kyu and Sung Min's bromance. I was an ELF and a Sparkyu until about 3-4 years ago, I think it was when the members were starting their military service. I lost interest in k-pop because it's quite tiring to keep up with latest boy/girl group, in my eyes they are all just the same now..

I was never an ELF, but I've been a Kpop fan for a decade and I pretty much listen to everything I come across. My favourite Suju album is their Sorry Sorry one from 2009. I wasn't extremely fond of Sorry Sorry, but it did catapult them to greater heights, and the side Bs off that album were great. Welcome to the rabbit hole of Kpop, but don't fall too deep! It comes with a lot of drama and messiness.

You are not alone, I was also a fan of SJ (and Heechul) until a few years ago. I got very ill and when I got better again recently, I just never went back to my days of fangirling.

What are your favourite recent (2014-2017) songs of them? You make me curious to check them out.

Ditto about WW!! When I watched the trailer, I was like 'meh', but I went to watch it last week and OMG...those first 20 minutes were beyond amazing (and I also found myself wanting those legs/bodies/strenght/badassery) I think that's my only gripe with it, I wished we'd spent more time on the island, less time on war (I never watch war-related movies, I hate it) but overall, I was happily surprised!

Thief Nom Thief Nim - it's a makjang and slow drama. I checked one epi, while the main casts are intriguing (well except the female lead)., I don't think I want to invest my 50 hours for such drama.

Looooving 'drangry', didn't know I needed it ??

Drangry should be a word, yes!! It's happened to me as well haha
I'm glad your grandma is OK now, hopefully she'll have a nice, uneventful recovery.
As for Father's Day, I think you can never go wrong with some nice dessert ^^

LOL drangry! Good word. I need to use that.

I want to start 7DQ too~! The promo posters were *so* pretty and the raves I've been hearing about it makes me want to give it a try. *o*

Secret Love Affair is on my long to-watch list too, argh. I want to see more of YAI's work.

Glad your grandma is okay! I have no idea about cooking for Father's Day. Maybe a dessert that your husband likes?

I needed that word "Drangry" in my life as well. Going to use it from now on! I hope next week is better than this one. Great that you saw Circle, though! Spend as much time as you can with that boy, one day he'll be 10 and not want to do anything with you! LOL!

"Drangry" .... Love it!

May the upcoming weeks be better drama-viewing weeks for you!

Is Joo Won hot in MSG? I prefer him when he's not smiling, hahaha. I'd even sacrifice the dimples for his serious gaze.

Lol. "keep making Korea suffer"
Writer must be doing a good job as well!

Bah. I really want to watch Seven DAY Queen even more now. ?
Time turner anyone? PLEase?

"And everything tells me that Yeonsangun is a maniac who needs to be deposed posthaste but Lee Dong Gun is so compelling in SDQ that I want him to stick around and, I guess, keep making Korea suffer."

Heh! Right? ....... I had never seen any of his dramas, but Lee Dong-gun is fantastic in this.

wardrobe of Suspicious Partner - some really expensive brands as it turns out but my guess about fair trade ecological and natural was mostly correct. Still like the texture of the fabrics Ji Wooks shirts and suits are made of, have you noticed how they have kind of a coarse structure and look almost hand-woven? Some of Bong Hee´s dresses are the same.

The wardrobe choices for Suspicious Partner have been interesting.

I kind of want to buy those collarless shirts for my hubby (actually, give me the suits too) and those specs for me (but I'm sure it'll make me look 20 years older instead of cute).

Watching these 2 dramas made me realise that suits set with shorts is okay for working women in Korea and doesn't consider casual - that's so nice for summer days!

Brilliant strategy, and congratulations!

This is great news.

Reading recaps = study aid

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You gave a brilliant idea. I've been asked to help some nurses pass their IELTS writing and it was so bad because they did not have time to do their exercises. Yet I know they unwind thru dramas. Now, reading and writing practice thru DB is wonderful idea.