Get out your sparklers folks because we be celebrating a new set of awesome thespians this month. Time for Stone Cities July Actor and Actress of the Month. Cheers! Jung Il Woo Because: How many ways do I love Il Woo? Endless! He is not just the heartthrob that made me literally stop watching Return … Continue reading
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The Sound of Music: First Impressions of Trot Lovers
Trot Lovers AKA Lovers of Music premiered this past Monday and there be some sweet and funny music in the air. Trot Lovers marks Hyun Woo’s return to drama land post army duty and Eun Ji’s second leading role. You can catch this show airing every Monday and Tuesday on KBS2. Time for first impressions. … Continue reading
Love through Tinted Windows: First Impressions of Monstar
Monstar is a raucous tale of high school students busy figuring out life and each other via musical talent and teenage angst. Marking Mnet’s first foray into drama, Monstar premiered on May 17th. The story stars Yon Jun hyung (of the group BEAST) as Yoon Seol chan, an idol (way to stretch reality) who has … Continue reading
The Royal Food Taster: Jang Ok Jung Episode 15 Synopsis and Review
Jang Ok Jung is promoted to level one concubine and the Queen Mother takes a turn towards the nice…well at least fake nice. The court intrigue is at top form in this episode as it is revealed who knows what and who is crazy enough to plot the next move. Hint- the next move is … Continue reading
The Status of Flowers: Jang Ok Jung Episode 14 Synopsis and Review
That’s right; flowers are status conscious too-at least according to Queen In Hyun. I am starting to wonder if my begonias are pissed about being planted next to the sparkler impatiens…If you need me I will be in my garden sorting it all out. Now where do I find that King flower again… Episode Synopsis … Continue reading
Two Can Play This Game: Jang Ok Jung Episode 12 Synopsis and Review
Political intrigue abounds in this episode, complete with a his and hers guide to getting your way in the Joseon court. While some of our characters won others lost in this zero-sum game of power. Episode Synopsis The Queen Dowager reaches a remote corner of the palace where she witnesses Jang Ok Jung have infertility … Continue reading
Watch this! Second thoughts on Jang Ok Jung
I underestimated you show. I made my mind up too soon. Apparently you were just going through some awful growing pains. I am sorry; I hope we can be friends. Love Lore in Stone Cities. My first impressions post on SBS’s Monday/Tuesday drama Jang Ok Jung, Live in Love lauded the inconsistencies and general mindlessness … Continue reading
Things that are worse than Level 7 Civil Servant (hint: there are not many)
I made it out alive. I watched all twenty episodes of Level 7 Civil Servant, a terrible, terrible, terrible, horrible, nonsensical mess that goes beyond the fun of mocking it. Did I mention it was awful? I liked this show as of the halfway point (as long as I took it with a grain of … Continue reading
Melo Gold: First Impressions of That Winter, The Wind Blows
Melo done right- and that is how I really feel. While time will tell if the new Wednesday / Thursday SBS drama That Winter The Wind Blows retains the favor of the melodrama gods the first three episodes were far from disappointing. And yes, that is three episodes aired during the premier week. I am … Continue reading
Time Jumping Shenanigans…or Life Lessons from Queen In Hyun’s Man
How I enjoyed this weekend. My plate was thankfully empty, empty enough to revel in the hours that accommodated a marathon of Queen In Hyun’s Man. I was mesmerized by my first watching of QIHM, I am proud to admit that the second time through I found myself equally enthralled. In the spirit of experiencing … Continue reading