Huh? Someone be saying something? I had to actually shake my head around to get it out of the clouds where it drifted after I saw the latest gif from another angle of the upcoming engagement party kiss between Jae Ha and Hang Ah in The King 2 Hearts. The C-netizens really were right in saying this drama might as … Continue reading →
I appreciate The King 2 Hearts for being more than just a simple love story, with a genuine sincerity about addressing issues of responsibility, maturity, loyalty, and faith. There are tons of bumps here and there (Secretary Eun letting slip Anmyungdo for a Beatles record, the useless royal guards, and the most recent cringeworthy portrayal of Team USA as racist … Continue reading →
This episode was a bit rough, because anytime you have an extended portion of scenes involving the foreigners (Bon Bon, Team USA, etc.), the laughably clunky English dialogue coupled with atrocious acting is given too much screen time. It’s a necessarily evil since this plot requires it, but goodness gracious it’s silly as all heck. I can handle it in … Continue reading →
So it’s going to be defending champions Team USA versus super duper never-before-seen underdogs Joint Team Korea in the first round. In the drama world, I’m going to happily jump ship to Team Korea. Aside from cheering for the little guys, I desperately need my Hang Ah and Jae Ha to get married and have babies and live happily ever … Continue reading →
I finished watching this episode of The King 2 Hearts holding my breath. Nothing comes easy for Jae Ha and Hang Ah when their opponent doesn’t play fair and has the means to pull off stunning feats of sabotage. Our darling OTP has tied their personal fates together with the outcome of the WOC, and can I say how fantabulous … Continue reading →
I’m so invested in the WOC storyline in The King 2 Hearts its not even funny. Initially I thought it was a hokey way to bring the leads (and North-South Korea) together, but in truth the first four episodes showed how compelling the premise could be. The united Korean WOC team is totally like the Jamaican bobsled team, not supposed … Continue reading →
On the upside, I finally made it past the weekend. On the downside, there are three more weeks to go. As much as I watch tons of dramas from all the major Asian countries (and write about them), there is nothing as enthralling and exhilarating as following a live K-drama which is knocking it out of the park on all … Continue reading →
After the barrage of spoilers from last week’s filming of the upcoming engagement party for Hang Ah and Jae Ha in The King 2 Hearts, news bits have naturally mellowed out again while we wait for Wednesday to roll back around. There is a brand new spoiler picture of Hang Ah, Jae Ha, and Kang Seok dressed in military gear … Continue reading →
Raise your hand if you’ve been here with me since the beginning. You know, when we sailed the non-boating waters of the adorable Playful Kiss, when we railed over the insanity of attempting to off Jang Geun Seok in the schizo and chemistry-laden Mary Stayed Out All Night, when we braved the withering disdain over even daring to like the … Continue reading →
I am pretty much speechless right now. I seriously did not expect this. A lot of dramas are too ambitious in the beginning and toss the kitchen sink at us, only to let many plot threads lapse or putter to a sad pointless conclusion. Most of the time that doesn’t bother me too much, though I do notice it like … Continue reading →
I watched this episode of The King 2 Hearts alternatively fist pumping the air and then doing the Snoopy dance of joy from time to time. So satisfying, the most delicious meal after a long hard day’s work, followed by a tall icy brew of perfection. Once again the story barrels full steam ahead, with an assassination attempt, a rescue, a … Continue reading →
The King 2 Hearts DAEBAK!!! Lee Jae Ha, you are slowly but surely earning your penance. I approve. I had an epiphany today while driving to work. I finally figured out the modus operandi and symbolic purpose behind the cartoonish villain of Kim Bong Goo/John Mayer. I’ll explain in my thoughts later, but oh boy does it suddenly all make … Continue reading →
Have some new stills of the return of Kim Hang Ah, North Korean special forces operative trained to kill Lee Jae Ha on sight. I can’t wait to see Hang Ah dust off her fighting skills and use it with Jae Ha to kick a certain crazy lunatic back to whence he came from (hell?). What’s more exciting than these … Continue reading →