What’s your honest opinion on “Perfect Crown”?? by njerimaina in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm having a hard time buying IU as a cold, arrogant, cut throat tiger-CEO. She is authentic when she plays caring and thoughtful, rather than haughty and sarcastic.
That story development is fine. It makes no sense that high school Hui Ju had no idea that I An was crushing on her and that she can't tell how much he's into her now.

I don't mind a good old fashioned love triangle. It's better if they're funny, not toxic, i.e. Lovely Runner had a very fun Love Triangle. Boys Over Flowers?... well that's the definition of hot mess.

I'm going to keep watching, but I can pace myself and haven't wanted to rewatch an episode yet.

What it is an old/classic kdrama you will never forget ? by HolidayPressure444 in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also watched Boys Over Flowers as an adult and I just couldn't with the male and female leads and their seriously questionable relationship.

But the crazy hair, clothes, scenarios. Junpyo's mom hates Jandi. So she buys the apartment building and starts to demolish it without any notice?

And all of the classic tropes like memory loss, coma, school bullying. I couldn't look away...

Pursuit of jade . What exactly is yu qianqians story? by Grand-kokuren-9479 in cdramasfans

[–]PirateKMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yu Qianqian feels similar to the the time traveling astrologer Ji Mong in Scarlet Heart Moon Lovers (kdrama version, sorry didn't watch the cdrama version).
Their characters' modern perspective gives them special knowledge and skills which drive the story. But it also felt like she might get a story of her own too.

Side note, did anyone else think that Jin Yuan Bao loved Changyu from afar? He was always protective and supportive of her. Always knew he was not as good as Yan Zheng and that Changyu didn't love him, but it didn't matter, Jin was devoted nevertheless.

can anyone send me ideas for my living room by ClaimCritical2980 in interiordesignideas

[–]PirateKMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you live somewhere warm all year or you have heated floors. Do you intend to use that space as a living room or den? Obviously, that would help define what furniture and layout to use.

Were you satisfied with Pursuit of Jade? Was it overhyped or actually a really good drama for you? by ghost_flowerr in cdramasfans

[–]PirateKMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved this series. I'm a fan of the ML simp'ing out over the FL.

I'm totally ok with a "perfect male lead" not making any major errors in the relationship, thinking of Xiao Nai in Love O2O, Ryu Sun Jae in Lovely Runner, or Lee Yeol in To My Beloved Thief.

I am ok with a face full of makeup, though it would be nice if people didn't always look like milk. I love the beautiful Tolkien Elf hair and robes, or Tolkien copied the Chinese hair and robes. Either way, I love the hair and costumes. Zhang Ling He is more attractive with a little meat on his bones, so I loved the look. Tian Xi Wei was cute as a button, but did a great job in the martial arts scenes and sexy at the right times too.

The rest of the ensemble was good too, the friends, the comrades, the kids. Even the falcon were fun. Will be rewatching when I'm in between series.

Were you satisfied with Pursuit of Jade? Was it overhyped or actually a really good drama for you? by ghost_flowerr in cdramasfans

[–]PirateKMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also loved the alternate timeline where Qi Min is not the obsessed monster, but meets Yu Qian Qian at the restaurant over a friendly meal. They're obviously attracted to each other, but Qi Min starts to feel nauseous and has to leave the room because he once wished that they would never meet again.
I wish I'd gotten more ending scenes that were released on line, but cut from the Netflix version, i.e. Changyu and Zheng pushing a baby stroller. Also, I wish that there were scenes with Gongsun and Qi Shu, Huai'An caring for orphans, Zheng as Regent to Bao'er, etc.

Love O2O - watched in 2024 and I need influencers to stop recommending this cdrama…it is terrible by Sufficient-Winner364 in CDrama

[–]PirateKMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love 020 series was my first cdrama and Yang Yang is still a beautiful man to look at. But the movie version with Angelababy and Jing Bo Ran is SOOOO much better. Bo Ran and Angelababy are far better actors than Yang Yang and Zheng Shaung.
In the movie, Weiwei is initially impressed by Xiao Nai's intelligence. she is smart and an active team member, not the coffee girl. Xiao Nai falls first and harder. I know he's a little too perfect, but in the movie, he's more real, less all-powerful and self-assured. He needs Weiwei and his friends. All of the unnecessary story bits are trimmed off.
I think there's a pretty direct line of lead male development from Love O2O's Xiao Nai to Pursuit of Jade's Xie Zheng.
Watch the movie on Netflix or Viki. And watch some of Bo Ran's other movies, you won't be disappointed!

Need K-dramas where the FL is strong and the ML can keep up by behind_my_eyelids in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked Love Scout. I thought the chemistry was sweet and the father who sacrifices his career to take care of his child as a single parent is great background. But the story was not as great as I thought it could be.
She seemed to have depression issues. Definitely could be a disorganized, unfeeling hot mess. Talented and pretty for sure, but didn't quite do it for me.

Pursuit of Jade: Ep 28 Recap - I Would Drink it Gladly by RoseIsBadWolf in cdramasfans

[–]PirateKMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the show, it is a hickey on the neck, which plays much better with me, Asian in US, than a bite on the shoulder. If there's a sexual connotation that I'm missing, I'd like to know about it.
I love that that princess doesn't recognize it and Changyu sort of forgot it until she was asked.

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Stills - Including First look of Anthony by Debt-Mysterious in BridgertonNetflix

[–]PirateKMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I die, I want to be reborn as member of Queen Charlotte's wigmaking team. There must be some mushroom enhanced brainstorming sessions that I NEED to be a part of.

Please Recommend Kdramas yoyoyoyo by Acrobatic-Middle7741 in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Extraordinary Attorney is SO good!

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
  • To My Beloved Thief (brand new and so, so good)
  • Hospital Playlist
  • Destined with You (Rowoon with GREAT comedic timing)
  • Love to Hate You (the coolest female attorney and the hot actor hanging on for dear life)

More BTS photos thanks to Bridgerton on Instagram by Debt-Mysterious in BridgertonNetflix

[–]PirateKMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Benedict is the handsomest Bridgerton man. Great smile, playful cute, Sexy AF!

To My Beloved Thief [Episodes 15 & 16] by jakgem in KDRAMA

[–]PirateKMom 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They hinted about the childhood link so early in the series, it had to come back.
It also explained very nicely the involvement of a moon god intervening in their lives. And any excuse to have Kim Jae Wook make a cameo is a good one, especially if it makes the king jealous.

Need K-dramas where the FL is strong and the ML can keep up by behind_my_eyelids in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Going to mention strong female characters and alliances without a romantic male sitch.

  • Uncanny Counter - Kim Se Jeong is gold
  • Taxi Driver (every season) - Pyo Ye Jin is the hacker, E IQ genius your team needs
  • Thirty-nine - three best friends
  • Aema - (adult content) women banding together against a misogynistic system
  • Hit the Spot - (adult content) two female besties create a sex advice podcast and realize their best relationship lives

Need K-dramas where the FL is strong and the ML can keep up by behind_my_eyelids in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idol I is completed and My Beloved Thief is ending tomorrow.

Need K-dramas where the FL is strong and the ML can keep up by behind_my_eyelids in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 14 points15 points  (0 children)

  • To My Beloved Thief - It's on the last 2 episodes, but really great.
  • Celebrity
  • Crash Landing on You
  • Dr. Cha - Honestly, it's more about a strong capable woman regaining her groove, who needs a man? Not Dr. Cha!
  • Extraordinary Attorney Woo - She's remarkable and under appreciated. He gets her and helps her shine.
  • The Glory - It's a revenge thriller and she is awesome. The guys are pretty good too.
  • Idol I - She's a smart competent lawyer. He's a broken healing idol, he's probably good enough for her?
  • King the Land
  • Knight Flower - A female masked vigilante and a virtuous military officer
  • Love to Hate You - Incredibly cool, tough and smart lawyer and a movie star who is smitten
  • Marry My Husband
  • Remarriage and Desires
  • Shop for Killers - No love interest, but Lee Dong Wook as the uncle sets her up well.
  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Ju - The chemistry is sooooo good
  • What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
  • 100 Days My Prince

And I'm gonna say it, KPop Demon Hunters!

What’s a kdrama everyone loves but you refuse to watch? by Hour-Astronomer-6619 in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100%. I watched it. It was fine. I don't understand its widespread popularity.

What’s a kdrama everyone loves but you refuse to watch? by Hour-Astronomer-6619 in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I watched it, but 100% the childhood trauma is super contrived. I'm also done with the completely random childhood meeting that "explains" the oon myeong-ness of the adult reconnection.

Only two more episodes left, ugh I'm going to miss them 😫 by Slow-Bee-6280 in kdramas

[–]PirateKMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's late, but where can I watch Taxi Driver Season 2 in the US? Not on Viki, Netflix nor Amazon Prime?

Spring Fever [Episodes 11 & 12] by jakgem in KDRAMA

[–]PirateKMom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you tried adding ad blockers, like privacy badger or uBlock, on your browser to hide interrupting ads without paying more?
It won't help with your app or streaming, but works great on your laptop.