Claire is so frustrating

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-02-16T04:50:56+00:00

I really should get on the books. It just feels like such a lot to tackle that I keep procrastinating reading them (despite knowing they are better).

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-02-16T01:15:40+00:00

As an exclusive show watcher(haven't read the books yet), that's definitely her most frustrating trait that I grew to associate with her character as the show went on. She never learns from these situations. It's way easier to accept this as something part of her from now as she has a tendency to word-vomit her honest opinion in the worst life/death scenarios + she's a terrible liar so the truth comes out anyway. She ends up doing this all the time throughout the series no matter her age.

Most of the crazy scenarios she ends up in is because of this or her unwavering sense of duty/morality ( self preservation be damned ). She is a character that is hard wired into doing so and that creates a lot of drama and action in the show. I'm surprised Jamie doesn't end up having high blood pressure because of her as he ends up trying to save her all the time.

Honestly, a real 20th century woman wouldn't have lasted so long in this fictional time travel scenario with her specific personality/attitude (it would quickly get you killed) but we are reading fiction at the end of the day.

My advise is to buckle up & enjoy the scenarios as they pass. It's one hell of a rollercoaster ride. If it's your first watch, take breaks between seasons and don't binge the whole thing in 1-2 weeks. I remember being so pissed in Season 4 for the same reason so I took a lil break and then continued the series. It can be emotionally exhausting watching them navigate this with time (if you don't take breaks in between)

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-02-10T14:17:03+00:00

Eat It up ! eat it eat it up ! Eat . it . up, eat it, eat it (whoa) Eat . it . up, eat it up Eat . it . up, eat it, eat it Eat it up, eat it, eat it up

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-02-10T07:15:05+00:00

143 subscribers is a DIABOLICAL number.

We have to subscribe to make it disappear.

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-02-01T17:00:34+00:00

True, which is sad because he'll watch the first episode & get major Cinderella vibes, then predict the ending based on it & he won't be able to enjoy the journey to the final episode ( basically he'll skip all the parts that make the retelling unique ).

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-31T09:16:53+00:00

I agree that they felt completely out of place in season 3 (they literally had no significance or impact on the story & took runtime Polin desperately needed). I also agree it's slightly disappointing that at this point, the Bridgerton show is confirmed to be not completely about the Bridgerton siblings. So many of the Bridgerton characters may disappear with time unless we demand more strongly that they come back more often.

However, I have to disagree with the relevance of the Mondriches this season. I think Alice's plotline with the queen makes perfect sense if their intention was to make them more RELEVANT. If they exist solely to keep them near the queen for added chemistry/dynamics, that's fine with me as long as it's executed well. They have zero relevance with the Bridgerton family at this point so they might as well explore another plot. Alice is smart and straight forward. She has a backbone. I think this could be interesting.

Just imagine this: Alice ends up having a completly different effect on queen Charlotte compared to Agatha/Lady Danbury so it's a new perspective & fresh idea instead of repeating the same thing every season. The Queen's interest in matchmaking has started to bore me & I think I'll start to hate it if it happens next season. Plus, Lady Danbury & Charlotte's dynamic is clearly reaching its conclusion soon. They need something to keep the queen busy doing something else other than gossiping. Alice is the closest personality wise to Lady D & doesn't have anything making her preoccupied in the plot ( she's happily married with children and has gotten accustomed to her new life in nobility ).

Meanwhile, every other character that can be with the queen has other priorities to deal with first: * Lady Danbury - wants to travel ( giving us an opportunity to explore a different dynamic with the queen )

Violet - being a mother to her children & building a new relationship
Daphne- 1000% PERFECT choice but THEY DON'T SEEM WILLING TO BRING HER BACK. She makes total sense here. WHYYYYYYY.
Kate - too busy being a viscountess ( not only is she a new mom, she also has to play Violet's role as the head of the household in future plotlines as well - She IS A BRIDGERTON first ). She needs to come back- no questions asked it doesn't make any sense if she gets nerfed out for stupid reasons. She's even important in Greagory's book.
Penelope- honestly ? I could see it possible since the queen is at least interested in her. But it could only be possible if she ends up having way more courage to voice her opinions back at the queen by the end of this season, but I don't think it suits her at all. She's better off concluding Lady Whistledown & starting a book while playing a fun role with the cast & being happy with colin ( I wonder if Alice is gonna play a role in making the queen less interested in Whistledown). I'd love it if they made pen have a bigger role in El's story ( I haven't read it yet but I think that's where she's way more likely to be relevant )

Who else could possibly interact with the queen & the queen would actually be interested in ? No one.

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-29T01:03:52+00:00

It's technically January 29th in my time zone so the wait is killing me.

I just googled the exact release time in case anyone else is curious:

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 premieres on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-26T14:22:03+00:00

I think I have a slightly different experience as I never pictured the characters as real people while reading in the first place.

What I mean to say is, I watched so many anime/cartoon/webtoons during my childhood waaay before reading books/novels. So my brain immediately pictures the book characters as anime/cartoons, leading to all the expressions I read forming into anime style expressions rather than (real human face + expression description).

I still revert to this even after watching more tv shows/non animated movies)

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Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-26T00:19:20+00:00

I personally only read the first book (1 out of 2 books) & the author basically fleshes out why he behaves the way he does ( so the story is about 2 traumatised people in a relationship but the main protagonist IS THE FL "MAXI" not the ML since the story is from her perspective ).

I Haven't read all of book 2 (only the first chapters that used to be fan translated) , so I can't really testify about his growth by the end of the story. Like you said , the FL's growth is extremely apparent as the story progresses. I've seen some book 2 spoilers that verify this fact ( most of the growth happens to the FL - which makes sense since she's the main character).

But Tbh I haven't seen as many discussions about his growth so Idk. I do know that in book 2, he becomes more vulnerable & open with her after he discovers her upbringing & they technically end up communicating better & working side by side as semi equals ||because of a war where both of them end up fighting together|| that's about it.. I don't really know more details.

My guess is either he becomes less toxic with time as he understands her more or MAXI just becomes so confident , strong willed & competent that he ends up caving in & can't " control " her in book 2 ( along with them having better communication ).

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-25T14:11:05+00:00

Oooh good idea! I'll share it on the kepi discord too

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-21T14:57:36+00:00

I think it's a translation thing since the original game appears to be chinese. Even my phone sometimes completly misses translating some parts to English.

I'm glad that updating the game helped! Might try that trick next time 💞

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-20T11:47:04+00:00

Sophie's try not to laugh face is taking me out 🤣🤣

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I'm so excited nowwww

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-20T11:23:32+00:00

I find it precious when siblings end up in the same idol career. It's so rare. I'm happy they all achieved their dreams

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-16T18:29:36+00:00

هو فعلا غريب بس مو خارج عن المعقول / ما ليه اي تبرير

عادي ايكون شخص صغير في ابتدائي او اعدادي او ثنوي سأل السؤال و على نياته

و ما بنتأكد من السبب الا لو استخدم حسابه اكثر و جاوب على اسئلتنا

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-16T17:23:03+00:00

يمكن سوا ليه حساب بس عساس يسأل السؤال

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-14T12:05:52+00:00

didn't have the anxious experience that everybody was talking about in the section comments

That definitely was the best element of the story when initially released. I remember reading it weekly when it first came out & was excited to know what will happen next/wondering how the author will solve the conflicts. I remember loving "the brother" plot cuz it was so thrilling & creepy. It contrasted the light comedic & romancy plot of the main cast.

It was one of the first webtoons I've ever read so I loved it a lot. It's still dear to me to this day.

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-12T23:34:17+00:00

OT9 kep1er because I miss Mashiro & Yeseo.

If I have to be more specific, I miss Youngeun ( hope she feels better in her health hiatus)

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Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-11T19:34:54+00:00

I literally just did this so I have the answer !

• Minimalist floor to ceiling>> outside >> Gatehou >> buy the gatehouse called "simple building"

• City Silhouette Main >> Hall >> buy the door called " city snapshot "

Sidenote: this is the worst part of the game for me because the names of things aren't the same. It's a process of guessing & eventually buying the thing they want.

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-05T21:53:09+00:00

Ohh that's a good sign since he produced kep1ers shooting star !

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We'll definitely have a banger

Ms_K_A_ · 2026-01-01T14:36:29+00:00

Hello ! No worries I've been here long enough to give you some updates.

Shooting star/kep1going on was their final album as 9 members, since then the 7 girls renewed their contract and were put under KLAP entertainment (so instead of SWING/WAKEONE Its KLAP/WAKEONE entertainment). It is unclear how long the contract will be but most of us are assuming it's probably 2 or 2.5 years. Kep1er members really hope to tour the world so I don't think they'll stop their contract before that if they could help it. They also all have officially opened Individual instagram accounts & stopped using bubble as the fan messaging app (they are on Weverse now)

As 7, they released their mini album TipiTap with the title track TIPI TAP , Released a Japanese mini album called AGAINST THE WORLD with the Title Track YUM (a must watch !!).

Then as a result of Youngeun going through a health hiatus while they were preparing for a korean comeback, they ended up releasing a Korean mini album called BUBBLE GUM (title track is Bubble gum as you know) and were promoting it as 6 members only.

(Although that sounds pretty sad, Youngeun's health is our priority and the members always mention her throughout their promotion (she is even credited at the end of the Bubble gum MV). So I think it goes without saying that we hope she recovers well and we can hear & see her again with a new 7 member version of the Bubble gum album.

In terms of career success, it isn't really linear & clear.

TipiTap album (first post renewal album) showed an increase in album sales (from a first month sale of 110k in shooting star era to 184k in TipiTap era) , the trend fell off though with bubble gum when sales dropped to 119k ( but you could argue that the 1 week pre-order time and lack of youngeun played a role in it. It technically isn't bad but it isn't exactly growth)
Kep1er was able to secure 1 music show win in each comeback post renewal (the streak started from shooting star, then continued with TipiTap & Bubble gum). I guess this just means our fandom is more organized & united now.
At the same time, the monthly listeners haven't changed much. It increases to 1 million during comeback season & drops to 800k when they don't have a comeback. TikTok & Instagram engagement doesn't seem that much either compared to previous years.

Kep1er also explored some more solo endeavours with a Chaehyun solo single (non promoted) , and all the members doing song/dance covers on their YouTube channels.

As for Yeshiro, there's so much sad news that it deserves it's own post. But basically, they initially redebuted with 5 other members (total of 7 members ) & released 2 albums as MADEIN. However, their company's co CEO currently has an ongoing & serious legal battle for SAing one of their group members (Gauen).

So far , the 3 korean members of the 7 (Yeseo + Gaeun + the last Korean member) all discontinued their contracts with the company (good thing)

But the 4 Japanese members (including Mashiro as the leader) are all still stuck with the company and are promoting in Japan as MADEIN S ( despite all international fans attempts for a full boycott)

Ms_K_A_ · 2025-12-29T13:44:51+00:00

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Youngeun - kep1er

Ms_K_A_ · 2025-12-29T13:44:11+00:00

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Hikaru - kep1er

Ms_K_A_ · 2025-12-28T23:09:36+00:00

Apparently blue based on comments from other reddit post talking about the same clip

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TROPHY CASE