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
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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
Whispers on the pillow: Jang Ok jung Episode 13 Synopsis and Review
The intrigue of the inner court heats up while Master Jin makes an epic return. This episode solidifies a political partnership while introducing troubles to come (and giving viewers a heavier dose of the heated romance, if that is even possible). Episode Synopsis We open with the King- who is astounded to hear that the … 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
Evil Woman: Jang Ok jung Episode 11 Synopsis and Review
I think a ramble per episode is in order. Because after an hour with Jang Ok jung all I want to do is talk about it. And watch the next episode. And talk about it some more. Aishhh! I heart you show. Episode Synopsis Jang Ok jung pledges allegiance to her scheming uncle in … 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
The Joseons wear Prada: First Impressions of Jang Ok Jung
I enjoy seeing a writer take creative license with historical facts; supposing it ends in a genuinely interesting story that makes all of the fact switcheroo worth it- in other words a story that plays out in a thought provoking manner. I cannot claim that I feel this way about the currently airing rewrite history … Continue reading
Gumiho, Time travel, and Exploding things: 5 must-see spring dramas
The 2013 spring drama lineup is as far away from boring as I am from cooking (hint- how do you turn on a stove and what is that weird room with the refrigerator for?). This drama season is heaping on the anticipation- for starters Lee Seung Gi is returning to dramaland, Kim Tae Hee is … Continue reading
My Sweet Seol…or Life Lessons from My Princess
I liked this…I really liked this. I liked this enough to watch it in one day- no joke, even if it is a sad statement on my life during the weekend(I hear my parents in my head scolding me for watching a 16 hour drama in one sitting. Mom! I get it! Won’t happen until … Continue reading