I would write more, but I’m a little incoherent right now. I think My Princess continues to balance the cute light-hearted beats while steadily moving towards serious territory. Well, as serious as a fantasy tale of a long-lost princess can get. The characters and their behavior continue to remain consistent yet evolving. As a rom-com, MP is hitting all the right … Continue reading →
Do not click on the jump unless you want to be spoiled. Just warning you. I can tell you that I cried – cried real tears of joy when I saw these pictures. Squealing is for chumps, I jumped up, did fifty fist pumps, and then roared like a lion. There, top that, peeps! My Princess, you are my precious … Continue reading →
My Princess is chugging along at just the right speed for me. The character interactions and plot developments feel perfectly paced. I’m neither chafing for the romantic relationship to heat up, nor bored that it’s six-episodes in and Hae Young and Seol aren’t making kissy kissy yet. For whatever reason, I feel like a content passenger on the MP train, … Continue reading →
Now this is what imma talking about, drama! Episode 6 of My Princess was back to being totally awesome, not just sometimes awesome. Along the same vein, I’ve finally crossed the line from theoretically loving the pairing of Hae Young-Seol to feeling personally vested that this couple gets together. Yes, I’ve finally put my heart into this drama, unsurprisingly right … Continue reading →
As a whole, episode 5 of My Princess was rather a letdown from the bubbling high of episode 4. Not to say it wasn’t a solid episode, but it felt more like another set-up episode leading to the transformation of Seol and Hae Young into pupil and tutor relationship going forward. I feel like this drama almost comes to a … Continue reading →
The written preview for My Princess episode 6 makes it clear that we’re headed into reluctant-diplomat-tutors-a-princess territory. I love makeover and etiquette hijinks. I have to admit that this drama lives and dies on Seol-Hae Young interactions. I watched episode 5, and everything peters out whenever the two of them are not together. But when they are together, it’s magically … Continue reading →
When I do something late at night that seemed like such a brilliant idea, in the stark daylight I have to wonder – what was I smoking? I’ll probably give certain esteemed drama watchers an apoplexy, but nevertheless I went ahead and did it anyway. My latest drama review is up at Thundie’s, a first impression side-by-side look at President … Continue reading →
I miss the good old days of Mary Stayed Out All Night written previews. Those were some detailed spoilers, and good for some major squealing and/or rage sessions that really heightened everyone’s interest until the episode aired. While the My Princess written previews aren’t as incomprehensible as those of Secret Garden, it’s still rather slim pickings. Better than nothing, I … Continue reading →
This is the first recap I wrote completely on a cross-country flight. Woo hoo, three cheers for inflight WiFi (and I’m posting this recap while I am still in the air, this technology shiz is awesome)! My Princess Episode 4 – yeah, it’s also pretty awesome. Just sayin’. I enjoyed this episode even more than the previous episode, which appears … Continue reading →
I think I am falling in love with My Princess. It knows its strengths and executes it fluidly and simply. It appears that the viewers in Korea feel the same way, as MP handily beat Sign this week and also passed 20% in ratings. When you watch a solidly constructed rom-com, the effortless way it elicits all the reactions from … Continue reading →
I just had a bottle of 1996 Rubicon Cabernet with a New York Bone-in Strip, followed by a molten chocolate lava cake with a Glenlivit 1994 cask in whisky. Satisfied does not even begin to describe me. Been in meetings all day, and finally bringing you the preview for episode 4 of My Princess.
Continue reading →My Princess is exceedingly breezy. I find that its winsome OST really goes a long way in elevating its ordinary script and serviceable acting. Other than the early part of episode 1, I find the drama has settled into its groove and doesn’t try too hard to convince me that I must love it. This week looks to be more plot … Continue reading →
Good old episode 2. For me, episode 2 usually makes or breaks a drama. Either it gets better and I keep watching, or it gets worse and I check out. I’ve already committed to watching My Princess, so it was to my utter relief and delight that episode 2 of MP validated my decision and gave me a solid hour … Continue reading →