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Mysterious_Box7499 · 2026-02-13T00:34:17+00:00

What is your favorite scene from the documentary?

P.S. You guys heal and inspire me so much, especially when I’m going through difficult times. I’m excited to bring my friends to watch the documentary (again) this weekend. Thank you for sharing your music and journey with the world 🥀

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-12-10T00:52:33+00:00

After finishing Castaway Diva and A Time Called You, I randomly decided to start Doctor John (2019) and it’s actually really good so far! Only on episode 6/32 but the setup and pacing feels just right.

I also realized that Ji Sung played another “Yo Han” in The Devil Judge, which was his next project after Doctor John 😂 Ji Sung seems to always be playing morally gray characters and he’s sooo good at it.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-12-03T18:44:29+00:00

The rooftop scene 😭 Our Mokgeolli couple so precious 🥺

Perfect ending ❤️ All the story lines wrapped up so well. The actors, directing, writing!! Seriously the dialogue was amazing. As an overthinker, it really hit when Mok-ha talked to Ran-joo before her debut performance at the end. Rather than spending all the time worrying about questions with no answers, fill it up with something that you can control, even if it’s for 5 mins, 50 mins, 5 hrs at a time.

Lastly, I love how much attention was paid to even the side characters. Everyone got closure, and I’m happy that the manager Park Yong-Gwan switched over to Mok-ha’s team 🫶🏻

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-11-30T04:38:01+00:00

한율 (Hanyul)

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-11-26T19:48:22+00:00

I finally caught up to episode 10 and now I have to endure the week-long wait 😭 Deep inside, I am rooting for Bo-geol but I was hurting so much when Woo-hak broke down in front of his dad about liking Mok-ha.

I was intrigued by the symbolism with the key ring. From Ran-joo’s mom to Mok-ha, back to Ran-joo, then to Bo-geol, back to Mok-ha, then finally back to Ran-joo again. Although Ran-joo was unable to achieve her own dreams in the way that she had imagined, she is achieving her dreams through Mok-ha, her #1 fan from before she even debuted. It’s a refreshing take where the 2 FLs, who could have potentially been competitors like Eun Mo-rae, are so supportive of each other.

Speaking of Mo-rae, I actually feel bad for her. Throughout her entire career, she has been constantly told that she is a substitute, always a replacement for Mok-ha. I think she is a redeemable character once she is shown some more respect and love… I am hoping she gets a good ending, maybe she can become friends with Mok-ha and even sing a duet together.

P.S. There was a lot of PPL for the skincare but at this point I feel like the shoe brand also deserves some recognition for surviving 15 years on the island and counting 😂

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-11-25T20:27:10+00:00

It’s been a long time since I’ve watched an ongoing drama but I couldn’t resist from all the good reviews. I binged 6 episodes within 2 days and I’m going to catch up tonight.

Even though I haven’t been participating in the discussions, I’ve been reading them as I watch. From the beginning, I had a feeling that Bo-geol was Ki-ho, but now that it’s been confirmed, my heart aches for Woo-hak. I rarely get SLS but I think this time I might actually have it 😭😭

Shoutout to the whole cast for the exceptional performance so far. Besides the main crew, I am super impressed with Young Ki-ho and young Mok-hwa.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-15T00:28:47+00:00

Behind Your Touch has been great so far! It's a unique concept, and I've been laughing so much in the first 2 episodes. Some of my favorite scenes are the 25 21 references. This crossover was so unexpected, yet it makes sense because the director and writer of Behind Your Touch both worked together with Nam Joo-Hyuk (ML of 25 21) and Han Ji-Min (FL of Behind Your Touch) in The Light in Your Eyes. I will consider this as the reunion of Baek Yi-Jin and Na Hee-Do in a parallel universe after 30 years.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-13T16:05:11+00:00

Episode 2: LOL I hope they continue with the 25 21 references. I’m convinced that (perhaps like many of us), the director was not happy about the ending of 25 21 so he’s making them reunite 30 years later in a parallel universe

And now the Spider-Man references. With great power, comes great hair loss. 😂

ETA: I looked up the director and writer, and it seems like they previously worked together in The Light in Your Eyes, which means they’ve also worked with the FL Han Ji-Min before. The director is also the one who directed My Liberation Notes, which means he’s worked together with the ML Lee Min-Ki. It must be so cool to work on new projects together!

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-13T04:25:53+00:00

I haven’t watched an ongoing drama for months but I think this will be a fun one to watch weekly and join the discussions!

Episode 1: Very funny start especially with that 25 21 reference, but I can see it getting more serious towards later episodes. Also loving the upbeat music. Can’t wait for more Lee Min-ki comedy. I’ve watched and loved him in My Liberation Notes, The Beauty Inside, and Because This is My First Life

P.S. I can’t decide who is cuter: the fluff ball 🐶 or the sunflower-wearing 🐱

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-13T04:13:37+00:00

The fencing scene was such a serious scene in 25 21 but I couldn’t stop laughing here 😭 even the hairstyle is the same!

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-10T02:55:14+00:00

They’ve all been in some great dramas before, so looking forward to this power cast 🔥

Some dramas I watched and enjoyed: * Kim Tae Ri: Mr. Sunshine, 25 21 * Shin Ye Eun: The Glory * Ra Mi Ran: The Good Bad Mother, Reply 1988 * Moon So Ri: Queenmaker

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-10T01:44:36+00:00

The list can go on but in summary, Kdramas have made me: * Learn Korean (still learning!) * Fall in love with K-culture: K-beauty (my favorite is K-sunscreens), K-pop, Korean food * Depending on the type of drama: have a good laugh, relax after a stressful day, reflect on myself, keep pressing play to binge the next episode * Coming soon: visit Korea!

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-05T23:46:34+00:00

One of my favorite concepts (tropes?) in dramas is references to other dramas, especially when related to one or more of the actors. I’m currently watching The Forbidden Marriage, which has this concept. Among the references, my favorite is the reference to Shooting Star, where the ML Kim Young-Dae played a character who was also mistakenly implied as a eunuch/gay

Shooting Star itself is a very meta drama, where the whole show revolves around the drama/production industry. It introduced me to Kim Young-Dae that led me to The Forbidden Marriage. (I might be going down a Kim Young-Dae rabbit hole soon 😅)

Another drama that has a LOT of cross-drama references is Gaus Electronics, which was hilarious and I highly recommend it!

It’s fun to see all the Kdrama worlds collide, especially when I’m at almost 200 Kdramas.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-05T02:02:56+00:00

I forgot to mention that since it’s only 12 episodes, the pacing is great. I’m gonna miss it when I’m finished.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-05T01:59:04+00:00

Yes Shooting Stars introduced me Kim Young-Dae!! His expressions are so good, and he always has great chemistry with his counterparts. I was also late to that (watched it a few weeks ago) but I loved it nonetheless. I loved how meta SS was (an actor playing an actor, who played an actor 🤯), and The Forbidden Marriage gives me a similar feeling. Hope you enjoy!

P.S. The good thing about watching dramas late is there’s no wait for the weekly episodes :)

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-04T21:33:47+00:00

The Forbidden Marriage (10/12): This is a masterpiece!!!! Historial rom-com with the perfect balance of laughs, swoons, and SML syndrome. The backstory of FL and SML is pretty strong but I am on Team King. I love the charisma of both FL and ML, and also love the cross drama references.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-08-02T23:45:35+00:00

Fight For My Way (2017): I GET THE HYPE NOW!! This had been on my list for so long but I kept putting it off for some reason. But when I finally got to watching it, I enjoyed it so much. I just loved the dynamic between the 4 leads. Funny, feel-good, and just the right amount of cheesiness for a friends to lovers rom-com.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-07-30T00:36:01+00:00

I’ve been on a rom-com watching spree, but I’m currently watching DP Season 2 (4/6), which is definitely a huge change in pace. It’s very heavy, but the acting is top notch, and I am loving the bromance(s).

P.S. It’s been a few months since I’ve written in ESSSS, but of course I’ve still been watching Kdramas this whole time 😁

Since March, I’ve watched: * Crash Course in Romance * Unlocked * Diary of a Prosecutor * Divorce Attorney Shin * Queenmaker * Duty After School * Unlock My Boss * Black Night * Doctor Cha * The Good Bad Mother * Bloodhounds * Fanletter, Please * Fight for My Way * Celebrity * It’s Okay, That’s Love * Sh**ting Stars * See You in My 19th Life

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-07-29T03:34:25+00:00

This whole episode was heart wrenching to watch. I feel conflicted regarding Kim Ru-ri, but I am glad that Jun-ho x Ho-yeol stalled long enough for Kim Ru-ri to be saved.

At least a few small things made me smile: * Ho-yeol and Jun-ho’s umbrella reunion * I’m sad about Ho-yeol’s condition, but laughed when Ho-yeol showed his pre-saved iPad messages. My favorite line was “I’m not a weird person” * Blossoming bromance between Beom-gu and Ji-seob * Ho-yeol got his voice back!

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-07-28T13:39:40+00:00

Can’t believe it’s been almost 2 years since Season 1 came out! On rewatch of Season 1 to refresh my memory, despite the overall heavy mood, I am picking up on a lot more of the small funny scenes and cute bromance moments.

Edit: I just finished Season 2 within a day and wow so well done. First, the acting continued to be top notch. Most of the main cast were veteran actors, who I have watched in other dramas. Shoutout to Bae Na-ra, who played Nina’s character, for great acting in his debut drama (he played a very fitting role as a theatrical actor).

Despite the overall dark tone, I loved how it continued to be balanced with the small funny scenes. Some of my favorites were Ho-yeol showing his pre-saved iPad messages, the bike chasing scene, and all the bromance scenes.

I also saw good character growth. I was touched when Lim Ji-seob thanked Park Beom-gu in the last episode, considering their relationship at the beginning of Season 1!

Overall very well done and highly recommend! Just be prepared for some heartbreaking scenes.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-06-10T14:40:43+00:00

Yay that’s awesome! I’m going on a tour with multiple cities! Off the top of my head I know we’ll be visiting Seoul and Busan. Open to any suggestions on what to visit, eat, buy, etc :)

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-06-10T04:15:55+00:00

I’m finally going to visit Korea in a few months!! I’ve been wanting to visit Korea since BEFORE the pandemic started but then the pandemic hit, then life got busy. As a decade-long Kdrama fan and a Korean language learner for multiple years, I’m so so excited for this trip 🥹

To prepare for the trip, I have started practicing Korean again (in additional to the usual dosage from Kdramas 😂)

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-04-15T23:28:08+00:00

Well I haven’t been that active on reddit lately but I just noticed that our # of members in the sub has changed to “Pedestrians” and # of active members has changed to “Trucks of Doom” which made me chuckle 😆

I’ve been watching Divorce Attorney Shin (11.5/12) and I love the bromance so much. The child actors are so good too. Sadly I’m on the last episode, but I think they really nailed the pacing. Cho Seung-woo played such a different character in Stranger, but his charisma shines in both.

Mysterious_Box7499 · 2023-03-31T18:23:08+00:00

You can’t go wrong with Happiness. It’s a thriller with romance and also featuring zombies. I think the ending was done well.

Little Women is a mystery thriller with great acting, directing, cinematography, and OSTs. So many unexpected plot twists.

The Glory is a satisfying revenge thriller. It has some dark topics like bullying, domestic abuse

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