Thoughts on a few characters Name: Like a Flowing River Writer/director: Yuan Ke, Ping, Ane, Tang Yao/ Kong Sheng Date: December 2018 Number of episodes: 47 Genre: Historical, Life Based on book/manga?: Yes, Big River Goes East by A Nai. Why did I press play? It was highly praised by a reviewer. It also went into … Continue reading Like a Flowing River – First Thoughts: Characters
Pondering There are so many things I'd like to discuss about Tribes and Empires. Instead of writing a 2000 essay on all my thoughts, I decided to such jot down different thoughts as they come to mind. Tribes and Empires is one of the most meaningful and important Chinese dramas. It shows a real shift … Continue reading Thoughts: Tribes and Empires
First and Second Impression Name: Goodbye My Princess Writer/director: Date: February 2019 Number of episodes: 52 Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Based on book/manga?: Goodbye My Princess (东宫)by Fei Wo Si Cun Why did I press play? Looking for something to watch and with very little expectation and apprehension of bad dubbing I gave it a … Continue reading Review: Goodbye My Princess
Blurb/Dropped Name: What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Writer/director: Baek Sun-woo & Choi Bo-rim / Park Joon Hwa Date: June 2018 Number of episodes: 16 Genre: Romantic Comedy, CEO with troubles past. Based on book/manga?:"Kimbiseoga Wae Geureolgga" by Jung Kyung Yoon. Why did I press play? It was a hot new drama and I wanted to … Continue reading Review: What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
In the end, I think Ming Lan's quality of life was the worst with Gu. Yes, he loves her dearly, but he was naive about all the "in-house" politics - thinking she can do what she wants. For example. telling her she can sleep in - but duty call and she gets up early to … Continue reading STORY OF MING LAN (Final Thoughts)
Blurb Name: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Writer/director: Yang Hee Seung / Oh Hyun Jong Date: November 2016 Number of episodes: 16 Genre: School, sports, romance, friendship & Comedy Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? It was a hot new drama and I jumped on the bandwagon. Thoughts: This a great drama, therefore … Continue reading Review: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Dropped (sort of) Name: Suddenly This Summer Writer/director: Date: April 2019 Number of episodes: 35 Genre: Romance, Slice of life, Youth Based on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? The plot and name sold me. Thoughts: The drama feels contrived, therefore I am not sold on it. While watching, I keep thinking. What's the point of this … Continue reading Review: Suddenly this Summer
