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3 years ago

~ My Thoughts on Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

I usually avoid ongoing dramas because I am more of a 'will watch once all episodes are out' person. But I couldn't wait to watch the show and so, I decided to go for it despite its bi-weekly episode releases. I am glad I did; I felt connected to the story for a longer period of time and it also gave me the room to let it ruminate and settle in my mind.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

1. More than Yumi, I love her cells. I thought they were absolutely cool, amazing and it also made me realize how much work they put in to make a human function efficiently. I loved, loved the animations--- they were so funny and yet so human at the same time. I could totally relate to them, every single time and I laughed SO much.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

2. My favorite cell hands down is 'Hunger'. I love the little ttetkeboki sign on its head, and I love how Yumi's palette and taste-buds are so in sync with her definition of happiness. 

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

3. Yumi is such a cool character. She is sure of who she is, is so no-nonsense when she deals with people and I love how she's still hopeful about love, despite her devastating heartbreak. It was so nice to see Kim Go Eun in this story setting because as much as I love her in 'Sea of Hope', I was waiting for her persona to translate into an onscreen one. I fell in love with the Yumi I watched.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

4. My heart also goes out to her because the way she deals with her romantic relationships is very similar to how I dealt with mine. However, I love how she arrives at the conclusion that she should be her own priority and not a secondary character in her own tale.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

5. I loved the pace of the show. There was no hurry to any aspect of the story. The progression was so natural, so comfortable and so detailed, yet smooth.

6. This also happened to be the first drama that I've watched which is so honest about the strength, the insecurities, and the beauty of human relationships.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

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7. I could also related hard to the 'Emotion' cell because I know how it dictates my own life, lol.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

GIF Credit: Ahgasewatchtv.com

8. Despite the fact that he is super unfair to Yumi as a partner, I like Woong. He's crystal clear about what he likes and what he doesn't. He's hardworking, a good friend. and also has a vision for where he wants to be professionally. I personally loved how non-floofy he is. I like his simple and straightforward way of being in the world.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

9. I also love Goo Woong's natural and easy connect with Yumi. This is why it bothered me to see him not share what was on his mind with her, or to run away from difficult conversations. This is also why I understood why it was better that weren't together, as much as I'd wanted them to be otherwise.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~
~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~
~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

10. With Bobby, initially I found him to be pitiable. He was struggling to keep his relationship alive, one-handedly. He was also fascinated with Yumi but maybe couldn't approach her because his heart was elsewhere. I loved how he was a cheerleader that brought back Yumi's writing cell from the graveyard, and how Yumi and him become friends more than colleagues.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

11. There is a sensitivity to Bobby that was very tender to see. From noticing Yumi's talent through her social posts, to spotting the missing 'couple' photo on her desk, to telling her how he'd noticed her at the café the night his girlfriend broke up with him, there was no sense of judgment that I could find in him. He was open, vulnerable and invited Yumi to be the same.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~
~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

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12. Yumi's 'Writer' cell also has my heart, haha! I can totally relate because I write for a living and the creative ups and downs were represented so nicely. I also loved her heart-filled captions that she shared via her social posts.

13. Chae Woo Gi was another favorite of mine. I would have liked to see more of him.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

14. As much as Woong and Yumi's breakup sucked, I loved how Yumi learnt to choose herself because of it. I loved how she decided to see a breakup as an option to step out of a dead relationship, an unhappy one, where she had to fear losing out on someone each time she voiced what she wanted. I loved how she appreciated her time with Woong, still loved him but loved herself more to let go.

~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~
~ My Thoughts On Yumi's Cells: Season 1 ~

15. It was one of my favorite drama watches of this year. There is one moment that stands out in my brain--- Yumi's fake reaction to the 'battery' birthday present by Woong. Hahaha, sure she discovered a lovely necklace in it, but her initial reaction was priceless.


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3 years ago

~ At first, I thought I’d do a Jang Ki Yong appreciation post, but now, I think I’d be super unfair to not do an overall appreciation for ‘My Roommate Is A Gumiho’ because, all of them were SO stellar and loveable. ~ ❀

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~ At First, I Thought I’d Do A Jang Ki Yong Appreciation Post, But Now, I Think I’d Be Super Unfair
~ At First, I Thought I’d Do A Jang Ki Yong Appreciation Post, But Now, I Think I’d Be Super Unfair
~ At First, I Thought I’d Do A Jang Ki Yong Appreciation Post, But Now, I Think I’d Be Super Unfair
~ At First, I Thought I’d Do A Jang Ki Yong Appreciation Post, But Now, I Think I’d Be Super Unfair
~ At First, I Thought I’d Do A Jang Ki Yong Appreciation Post, But Now, I Think I’d Be Super Unfair
~ At First, I Thought I’d Do A Jang Ki Yong Appreciation Post, But Now, I Think I’d Be Super Unfair

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Credits: 1: Tumgir | 3, 11 & 14:Bitches Over Dramas | 5: Kdrama Kisses | 7: Kdrama Quotes Galore | 13: @dramaintherain | 15: Soomi Forums | 16: Tumblr


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3 years ago
~ Finished Watching ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?’ Last Week And These Are Some Of My Favorite
~ Finished Watching ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?’ Last Week And These Are Some Of My Favorite
~ Finished Watching ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?’ Last Week And These Are Some Of My Favorite
~ Finished Watching ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?’ Last Week And These Are Some Of My Favorite

~ Finished watching ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?’ last week and these are some of my favorite lines from the drama. Also, I think Ji-Ah was so cute.❀ ~ 


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3 years ago

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That to See the Good in the Bad is Indeed, a Very Brave Thing

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ is an absolute beam of light, there's no other way to describe the show. It is a haven for when you're lost, a huge hug of positivity when you're having low days and a thoroughly adorable drama.

The Story:

We have our lead protagonist, Gu Ra-Ra, a 24-year-old whose perpetually positive and cannot but look at the silver lining of every bad occurrence. She shines through adversity as she meets Jun Suwoon, a 19-year-old runaway who wants more from life than his family's stifling expectations.

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing
‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

It is in Eunpo, a little town away from Seoul, that the two meet accidentally. From here on we see the story of Ra-Ra and her jolting awareness of the real world as she loses everything she owns and has to now stand up on her two feet.

The show is so heartwarming because of the community of beautiful people Ra-Ra meets in her new, sleep town. Thanks to them (and a lot to Jun), Ra-Ra opens up her own piano academy 'La La Land'.

Dr.Cha: 

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

Jin Su-Kyeong:

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

Jin Ha-Yeong:

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

Lee Seung-Gi:

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

TWD: (The ‘Want Divorce’ Club)

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

Kim Man-Bok:

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

Detective Chu:

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

My Learnings from ‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’:

1. Take life one day at a time.

Life is utterly unpredictable so sleep your worries away, and take one day at a time, as it comes. Gu Ra-Ra's 'let's do what we can do today' mantra is gold.

2. Love. Love is what makes the stars go around and rewrite themselves.

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

Oh man, if I can just hug Jun Woo and Ra-Ra for the beautiful, beautiful love they harbor and nurture, I'd have broken my screen by now.

3. Sometimes, we don't find family, it finds us.

To all the lovely people of Eunpo, I am smitten by the way you found Ra-Ra when she most needed companionship, love and comfort. It made me believe that there is sometimes more than just one family for some of us, and that sometimes that 'other' family finds you in the form of new friends, neighbors and landladies.

4. People may forget the rest, but they will always remember that one, unexpected act of kindness.

Ra-ra’s father was her biggest cheerleader and that is what made Ra-Ra stick to the piano. That one moment when her father cheered for her, defines Ra-Ra’s attitude when things get rough. It is this unexpected act of love that shapes Ra-Ra’s way of seeing the world and it showed me how powerful kindness can be. 

My Last Thoughts:

‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing
‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ Taught Me That To See The Good In The Bad Is Indeed, A Very Brave Thing

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Credits: Picture 1: letsott.com | Picture 2 & 3: Twitter (Hani, KPopandKDrama) | Picture 4: IDN Times | GIF 1 & 8: Tumgir | GIF 2: @dramaintherain​ | GIF 3: southsounder.com | GIF 4 & 6: Gfycat | GIF 5: Netflix | GIF 7: WiffleGif | GIF 9: Bitches Over Dramas 


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3 years ago

~'Itaewon Class’ Taught Me That As Long As You Believe, The Universe Will Make It Happen ~

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I will get straight to the point: ‘Itaewon Class’ has been radical, powerful, inspiring and downright bomb. It is such a refreshing show and I am so glad to have watched it during this phase of my life.

The story centers around Park Saeroyi, a high school student who gets suspended for standing up against a bully and refusing to apologize for it. Even as life continues to knock him down, Saeroyi decides to get back up each time. His end goal is to bring down his rival, Chairman Jang Dae-Hee of the renowned food corporation, Janga.Co. As a part of his plan, Saeroyi decides to open his own pub in bustling Itaewon. Along the way, he meets and embraces a troupe of societal misfits who become the backbone of DanBam (his pub).

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My Learnings from Itaewon Class:

1. Follow your gut, through and through.

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I love Saeroyi for having such deep-rooted conviction in his beliefs and in his intuition. While he pursues his goal with logic and passion, it is his open heart that guides him through every rise and fall.

2. Be flexible; that's how you always remain a learner.

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Another thing that I love about Saeroyi is the way he accepts new information and new mannerisms. He is open to suggestions, accepts when he is being stuck-up and rectifies his mistakes by learning how to be flexible.

3. Believe in yourself even when nobody does.

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Man, this is such a spectacular thing to watch in Saeroyi, Yi-Seo and Hyeon-yi. Even when the world is against them, these 3 continue believing in themselves and that's exactly why they achieve remarkable things.

4. Have a vision for yourself.

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It is delightful to meet goal-driven, visionary, Park Saeroyi even when he is far from where he wants to be. It is the vision that he's created for his life that drives him to be better and do better. Each act, word and thought is channeled for this vision and I loved, loved learning this from him.

5. Nobody can move mountains alone.

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I love the DanBam family. I love how they have each other's back. I love seeing Saeroyi find a family once again. The people of DanBam prove that moving mountains is collective effort, not a solo job.

My last thoughts: 

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GIF Credits: GIF 1 - Annyeong Oppa | GIF 3 &5 - Soompi | GIF 4 - Giphy | GIF 4 - Kdrama Quotes Galore | GIF 6 - The Mind of a Maine Girl | GIF 7 & 10: Netflix | GIF 8: Kdrama Kisses | GIF 11: Soompi Forums


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3 years ago

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

This drama has a special place in my heart for the warmth and laughter it brought me. I recommend watching this show when you need a break from similar-trouped K-dramas and want to watch something light yet hearty.

The Story:

Kim Min Kyu is the Director of his father's firm, KM Finance. He's smart, witty and has absolutely distrusts fellow human beings. He bears a secret ailment where a single touch from another person can cause him a severe allergy resulting in death. Hiding his condition in order to continue keeping his father's company, Min Kyu keeps his distance from people.

After his father's death, he witnesses his father's closest colleague and confidant, Hwang Do Won, try to maliciously takeover the firm. Here's when Min Gyu pledges vengence against the man and his son (also Min Gyu's then BFF), Hwang Yoo Chul.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

On the other hand, we have a team of fallen-from-fame scientists under the leadership of Hong Baek Gyun. Baek Gyun is a wiz and he's currently developing a humanoid called 'Aji 3' -- a robot that is created to resemble and think like a real person. For Baek Gyun, it is essential to secure a sponsor for releasing Aji 3 to the world. And in Kim Gyu, they find the perfect opportunity to do so.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For
'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

However, things do not go as plan which is where our heroine, Jo Ji Ah comes in to the picture. On the day when Baek Gyun's team is supposed to send across Aji 3 for a live demo-testing to Min Gyu's home, a crucial part for the humanoid's functioning crashes. The scientists are desperate but Baek Gyun has a plan. Aji 3's physical looks exactly resemble those of his ex-lover Ji Ah and in order to save their hides, Baek Gyun asks her to step in as Aji 3's double.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

Unaware of Min Gyun's disease, Ji Ah accepts the offer for the money she badly needs.

An inventor herself, Ji Ah has always been fascinated with making fun, wacky inventions that could also be useful to people. However, luck has not been on her side and Ji Ah is yet seeking her big breakthrough. Her big ray of hope lies in securing a prize at the annual competition for inventors sponsored by KM Finance. With her plans leading her to the very founder of the company she badly wants to impress, Ji Ah resolves to slyly deposit her proposal of ideas when she's playing Aji 3.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

The story follows Min Gyu and Ji Ah's unconventional tale of friendship and love. Min Gyu's distrust of people slowly evaporates as he begins to spend more time with Aji 3. He also gradually opens up to the possibility that the world isn't as evil a place as he thinks it to be and it is safe to open his heart to it.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For
'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For
'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

Side Characters:

I have an entourage of side characters that have added so much fun to the show.

There is Pi, Baek Gyun's first assistant who's a genius. She's been in love with her mentor ever since they began working together.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

Then we have Hoktal, our blubbered, too-cute-but-doesn't-know-how-to-as-a-girl-out assistant. He reminds me of a lost puppy.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

There is Ssanip, our youngest, funniest assistant in the team who has really bad comic timing. He's a complete softie.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

Hwang Sun Hye is a tarot-card reader who also prides on giving the best relationship advice. Ji Ah's best friend, she's fierce, sexy and very charismatic.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

Lastly, there's Jo Jin Bae, Ji Ah's brother. He works as Min Gyu's secretary and is extremely talented and smart. I love how he silently cheers Ji Ah on even though he's also the one who brings her frequent reality checks.

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For
'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

What I Liked:

~ I LOVED how this show cracked me up and was such an interesting story overall.đŸŒŒ

~ Kim Min Gyu's 'Pretties' (a collection of all his precious gadgets whom he considers and talks to like one would with real people).đŸŒŒ

~ Aji 3 and Min Gyu's super adorable friendship.đŸŒŒ

~ Ji Ah's eccentric, never-going-to-stop-trying attitude.đŸŒŒ

~ Ssanip and Hoktal's very fun bromance.đŸŒŒ

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

~ Min Gyu's dazzling smile *take my heart, please.* đŸŒŒ

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

~ The slow, natural evolvement of relationships between all our  characters.đŸŒŒ

~ Baek Gyun's journey to realizing the errors of his ways and owning his wrongs.đŸŒŒ

~ Pi's no-nonsense crush on her boss.đŸŒŒ

What I Didn’t Like:

~ I'd like to have seen more romance between Ji Ah and Min Gyu versus just Aji 3 & Min Gyu. I think that was missing for me.

My Favorite Learnings:

1. Trust is a journey. It doesn't happen overnight. 2. Let in people, especially if they are good for your heart. 3. Life is too beautiful to be afraid of, even when it hasn't been kind to you before.

My Last Thoughts: Aji 3's official enlistment as a 'pretty'.🙊

'I Am Not A Robot' Taught Me That Some People Are Worth Opening Your Heart For

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GIF Credits: GIF 1, 9: @kdramareviews​ | GIF 2: Pinterest | GIF 10: We Heart It


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3 years ago
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~ Hwang In Yeop a.k.a Han Seo Jun appreciation post ~

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GIF Credits: GIF 2:  nicoledrg, Pinterest | GIF 3, 5: Tumbex | GIF 4: pinterest.co.kr | GIF 8, 11: We Heart It | GIF 9: Tumbral | GIF 10: @princesshibanaa​ 


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3 years ago
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s
~ If You’ve Seen The ‘Let’s Eat’ Series, You Already Know The Level Of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s

~ If you’ve seen the ‘Let’s Eat’ series, you already know the level of GOLD Soo-Ji Baek’s eating skills are. She’s also the perfect actor-pairing with Dae-Young (a.k.a Yoon Doo-Joon) whose way of enjoying food can really make you fall for the man. 

Today’s to Soo-Ji and high-key tripping on her love for food. Of course, I had to do a series of her nom-nom GIFs. ~ đŸ”„

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GIF Credits:  GIF 1: Low Gif | GIF 2: MyDramaList |  GIF 3, 6, 8, 12, 13:  https://www.nemopan.com/ |  GIF 4: MLB Park | GIF 7, 10: Naver | GIF 9: SAYS | GIF 11: My Reading Wonderland | GIF 14: honeycam 


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3 years ago

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

Well, well. For starters, this was such a well-made show. Also, post gazillion discussions with my friend, we've concluded that K-dramas from 2019 have become more progressive, liberal and busters of their own stereotypes.

‘True Beauty’ was all of the above along with being funny, cute and addressing social issues head-on. Speaking of the last one, this show really puts into perspective the pressure of being conventionally 'pretty' and the nature of school bullying that leads to traumatic experiences in the life of young Korean adults. For this, I really applaud the show.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

The story is about 'ugly' looking 18-year-old Lim Joo Gyung who is bullied by her high-school classmates for her looks and appearance. It is rather devastating to watch the first two episodes because man, they really open your eyes to the gruesome shit people do to other people.

Tired of being bullied and unloved, Joo Gyung decides to switch schools. In the process, she discovers make-up and its unruly power to help her transform her appearance from zero to hero(ine).

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

As she learns to master make-up skills, she is shocked by how she can manipulate and hide what she really looks like. Plot-twist: she's already met our hero Lee Su Hoo by now, who's seen her 'non-pretty' avatar and since her transfer happens to be in his school, he's already dubious about her made-up self.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

This is where the fun begins. Joo Gyung slowly discovers that with the help of beauty products, she can finally be a ‘normal teenager’ who has friends. Lee So Hu confronts her with his suspicions and upon them being confirmed, helps her keep her secret.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are
‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

What follows is how Joo Gyung battles her own insecurities about herself, how the story displays with beautiful delicacy what it means to be truly beautiful and how, the people who love you will always be there, because they can see who you are, bone-deep.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are
‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

Rather than using make-up as a crutch to keep running away from her lack of self-worth, we see how our heroine comes to terms with this and how she strives to be beautiful in her own might.

I cannot proceed without proclaiming my indefinite love for Lim Hee Gyung, Joo Gyung's older sister and a powerhouse of a woman. What's not there to love about her? NOTHING. 

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

I love how she's 'manly' enough to chase the person she's fallen for and I love her relationship with homeroom teacher Han Jun Woo, which is a complete power reversal than what is usually shown in K-dramas. She's the man here, she wears the damn pants and looks hot in them while she's at it. He, on the other hand, has no shame in being completely vulnerable and letting her take the lead.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

Lim Hee Gyung is everything I want to see in female drama leads. She's funny, digs intense video-gaming, smart, independent and a boss of a career woman. On the other hand, Han Jun Woo is kind, makes for a thorough poet through and through, is calm, composed and very sure of himself.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

There is no denying how much I love Hwang In Yeop in Han Seo Jun's avatar. Man, little did I know that the swordsman from 'Tale of Nokdu' was going to be a stellar second lead.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are
‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are
‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

Seo Jun is everything Lee Su Ho is not: funny, understands and respects boundaries, isn't an asshole on purpose, loves Joo Gyung, respects her secret, respects her choice to love someone other than him rather than 'fight' for her by forcefully getting in her way, doesn't proclaim his feelings until he's sure she's not seeing anyone and is in general, SO MUCH MORE FUN than our boring, boring first lead. Sigh.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

Women (heroines) of dramas, please wake-up. I'm kind of tired of looking at y'all throw away the most beautiful of men because you think being with a stuck-up-arrogant-cold male lead is 'true love'.

It isn't. Really.

Also, I want to highlight how the show has women running the entire storyline on the forefront.

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are
‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

Be it Lim Hee Gyung, her mother Hong Hyun Suk who's the primary bread earner of the family, or Soo-Ah or Kang Soo Jin. 

I loved how adorable, funny and cute Hyun Suk’s husband --- insert *one of my favorite K-actors* --- Lim Jae Pil is. Damn, I love gender-role reversals and what a success this drama has been with them. *happy tears and cheers*

Lastly, let's get on to my favorite learnings from the show:

1. Your healing is your responsibility. 

Something we see so beautifully through the characters of Joo Gyung and Su Ho. With their own respective healing journeys, we see them own their self-discovery versus piling it on each other in the name of love.

2. Stop hiding your light.

After losing his closest friend, we see Han Seo Jun shut his heart to music despite it being his first love. But with time, Lim Hee Gyung and Su Ho convince him that it is a loss to the world to keep his musical gifts to himself and we see Seo Jun share his light once again.

3. Your heart is what is the most beautiful thing about you.

Not your clothes, not your talents and not your face. Who you are, how you treat others and how you love is what determines how beautiful or ugly you are.

My last thoughts thoughts, “... the ultimate dumpling war.” 

‘True Beauty’ Taught Me That You Have A Right To Be Seen & Cherished As You Are

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4 years ago

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~ I wanted to do a little appreciation look-book of Jin Su-Kyung’s super pretty, prints, hair bands and bows, from ‘Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’. So here it is! đŸŒŒ ~


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4 years ago

'Mr. Queen’ Taught Me “Be You. The World Will Adjust.”

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I have no shame in proclaiming this so early into this year but
 'Mr. Queen' or ‘Queen Cheorin’ is my favorite drama watch of 2021.

Quite honestly, I don't know where to start with this show. There is so much happening in it, right from the very first scene and yet, it doesn't overwhelm or addle you (well done, team TVN).

A time-travel story, prominent Korean chef Jang-Bong Hwan's spirit suddenly transports back to the Joseon Dynasty and settles into Queen Kim So-Yong's body. Strangely, it is exactly at the same time when the Queen decides to jump into a palatial lake.

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So what does a man from the 21st century do trapped in a woman's body from a couple of 100 years ago? Of course, he tries every possible trick in the book to swap back to his own physical being.

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But the deities have other plans and we then see how Bong Hwan's spirit decides to own his role as a Queen until the heavens deem it right for him to return to present times.

I shall pause here and applaud the absolute brilliancy of actress Shin Hye-Sun who's done such a fantastic job portraying a narcissistic male spirit in a feminine form. She's a complete rock-star, our Queen Cheorin. She has zero hoots to give, she damns patriarchy in the face, she teaches the king a thing or two about how to run a goddamn country, she leads the creation of ramen as we know it today, she's bold, selfish and hellish funny.

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King Cheoljung is another interesting entity. Sporting a façade as a 'puppet king', he's actually the mastermind behind the revolt brewing up among the masses. He was never really into Kim So-Yong because his heart is already tied to Jo Hwa-Jin. His marriage to So-Yong is nothing but an extension of court politics and this infuriates our very handsome but clearly-a-bit-twisted second lead, Kim Byeong-in.

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In Byeong-in's defense, he's loved So-Yong ever since they were children and he's aware of her being despondent in finding no comfort or companionship in Cheoljong.

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We then have two classic bitches-of-the-first-order in Queen Sunwon (great grandmother-in-law) and Queen Dowager Jo (mother-in-law). The former is supported by the slyest villain in the history of Joseon dynasty Kim Jwa-Guen and is evil enough on her own, mind you. Topped up with Queen Dowager's crappy antiques, the trio deserve an ovation for the amount of times they can piss you off.

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The story follows the survival of Jang-Bong Hwan as Kim So-Yong amidst political intrigues and secrets that compose the palace and its people.

The show is hilarious. The comic timing, is absolutely woot-worthy and it just keeps wanting you to sit your ass down and move on to the next episode and then the next. Even through the darkest moments of storytelling, the show finds a way to make you laugh. And this, more than anything else (exception: Shin-Hye Sun's stellar performance) is the reason why I simply LOVE and adore the show.

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I cannot not talk about Court Lady Choi-Hwa, a sensational, traditional mother-figure who's about to lose her shit thanks to the baffling antiques of our Mr. Queen. From walking with her skirt held up to her knees, from burping in your face, from taking over the Royal Kitchen and to dancing in the rain, So-Yong's sudden change of character causes Lady Choi to almost faint.

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So-Yong, Lady Choi and Hong Yeon's femme bonding is one of my favorite parts of this entire tale, hands down.

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There are so many sensational and cute side characters in the show but I'm going to list down some key learnings I picked up:

1. Have the courage to love yourself first.

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Often, it is easier to love another before loving ourselves first. But to sit down with yourself and give yourself the love you crave for is a no-bargain deal, even if it means not having the space to love others.

2. Celebrate your weird, your crazy and your wild.

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Life's really, really rather short to be anything but the whole of you. I love that about So-Yong: her ability to be radically herself and celebrate it.

3. You are only defeated when you think yourself to be.

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No matter what life throws at you or if time has your back or not, you cannot be defeated until you allow yourself to be. I think this is one of my favorite qualities of King Cheoljung.

I'd like to rewatch this drama, at a slower pace, with large bowls of chili popcorn, now that the suspense is over and I know how it ends. My last words: So-Yong eating ramen. ❀

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4 years ago
~ On Seong Wu’s Photography Skills Are 💯💯💯. Here Are A Few Of The Photos He Snapped From Their
~ On Seong Wu’s Photography Skills Are 💯💯💯. Here Are A Few Of The Photos He Snapped From Their
~ On Seong Wu’s Photography Skills Are 💯💯💯. Here Are A Few Of The Photos He Snapped From Their
~ On Seong Wu’s Photography Skills Are 💯💯💯. Here Are A Few Of The Photos He Snapped From Their
~ On Seong Wu’s Photography Skills Are 💯💯💯. Here Are A Few Of The Photos He Snapped From Their
~ On Seong Wu’s Photography Skills Are 💯💯💯. Here Are A Few Of The Photos He Snapped From Their

~ On Seong Wu’s photography skills are 💯💯💯. Here are a few of the photos he snapped from their first day in Buenos Aires. Kang Ha Neul was a complete fairy when he offered to take Seong Wu’s photos so that the latter would have enough memories of himself from the trip. What cuties.❀ ~

From: Traveler (S2), Episode 1


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4 years ago
~ I Started Watching Traveler (Season 2) yesterday And I Am Already In Love With Kang Ha-Neul. Also,
~ I Started Watching Traveler (Season 2) yesterday And I Am Already In Love With Kang Ha-Neul. Also,

~ I started watching Traveler (Season 2) yesterday and I am already in love with Kang Ha-Neul. Also, I didn’t expect Ong Seong Wu to be so timid and cute. I’d thought he’d be more of a snob, but he’s as soft as a puppy. Also, also, hello Argentina and Buenos Aires! ❀ ~

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From: Episode 1


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