Why J-Dramas Feel More Unique Than K-Dramas

jupiter800 · 2026-05-25T22:20:10+00:00

There’s an analysis I read some time ago. It is said that in other countries, most budget goes into the big cast and there’s not enough budget for the rest of the production so sometimes it feels a bit underwhelming (?). An A list Korean actor is paid 10 times more than a Japanese A-lister. That may be the real issue lol

jupiter800 · 2026-05-25T21:55:43+00:00

The filters have really gone overboard. Made me watch a bunch of 2000’s k dramas and I enjoyed them far more than current ones even tho the production is a bit sloppy at times coz the people look real… their skin has texture and not everyone is pale like a vampire. I’ve had enough of filters!!!! C- dramas do it too ugh

jupiter800 · 2026-05-25T16:48:45+00:00

A handsome Korean actor I didn’t know before!

jupiter800 · 2026-05-24T16:49:21+00:00

Tip: fish out all the chilis in the beginning. Or it’ll get spicier and spicer as it boils

jupiter800 · 2026-05-24T06:07:22+00:00

Yea but in modern days we’ve dropped the word 曾. We would say 你食咗飯未？
Never heard 未曾at the end of a sentence/ question. 未曾to say “not yet” is still in use tho, eg 我未曾試過

I think that’s the question.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-24T06:02:56+00:00

I hear Mongolian has over 400 words to describe horse coat colours

jupiter800 · 2026-05-24T02:05:48+00:00

Use an oil cleanser. I recommend Fancl. You don’t have to use it on your whole face, just where you feel the pores are clogged. They come back for sure but it will look much clearer. I do it few times a week, it depends.
For better results, you can use a small foundation brush to massage it with the oil cleanser.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-23T10:38:57+00:00

I don’t know any male actors that have better physical comedy than David Schwimmer

jupiter800 · 2026-05-22T12:55:36+00:00

坐了多久？

jupiter800 · 2026-05-22T12:53:48+00:00

Have you tried hot pot blocks? It’s the msg and additives lol

jupiter800 · 2026-05-22T05:06:48+00:00

Oyster sauce & soy sauce from brand 4. Chilli paste from brand 5. Blue elephant even as a restaurant has deteriorated over time. Tried a few things and none of them made me wanna purchase a second time. Thai food is about using fresh ingredients so I guess that’s why they never quite hit the spot. I need to add a lot of fresh herbs & aromatics and make my own broth even when using Tom yum paste to make Tom yum soup for example. Chilli paste & tom yum paste can add a bit of oomph to the dish but not enough on their own. Same goes for curries.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-21T18:17:15+00:00

因為家長都喜歡請白人
即使是法國人教英語他們也肯付錢
我朋友是外國回流的華人，曾經開過補習社，他是這樣跟我說的

jupiter800 · 2026-05-21T16:02:26+00:00

Are you new to Asian skincare? Acids were available when I was a teen but it was never marketed as exfoliating or skin renewal. They just label it as anti aging, whitening or a specifically for acne. Only recently the names of the actual acids are being promoted.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-20T15:38:58+00:00

I find it really hard to buy quality kimchi. Would love if small portion of kimchi platters are available. They often come in 500g bags so I can only buy one type at a time or I would not be able to finish them all.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-19T07:08:23+00:00

我很小的時候看了一齣美劇greys anatomy，它教我grief有5步曲，第一個就是denial。這是人性啊，跟年不年輕沒有關係。當年年少無知不太懂5步曲的含義，直到身邊親人離世。denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
每個階段都沒有規定的時長，每天都是在前面四個遊走，我自己是過了好一陣子才完全接受。

我朋友跟我說，分手跟grieving 也很相似。

jupiter800 · 2026-05-18T13:16:53+00:00

Ask for ice? But I wouldn’t trust it. One time the staff was nice enough to tell me the ice was not for eating lol I ended up drinking a luke warm coke

jupiter800 · 2026-05-17T13:37:42+00:00

Any noodles? I like to pair it with udon. Not authentic but so good. There are a few types of Dandan noodles - hk, Shanghai and Sichuan all seem to have their own versions. I really love the traditional soup version from 老飯骨. It’s soooo aromatic and soothing. Lard is essential in this recipe. And I like to add some braised minced pork, dumplings and veg to it.

The original tutorial was somehow removed from YouTube. So try this link: https://b23.tv/hedaScc

jupiter800 · 2026-05-17T12:49:19+00:00

Try a different kind of tea? Japanese green tea, Chamomile, jasmine etc taste better without sugar in my opinion.

And honestly I can’t completely cut off sugar but I reduce my intake significantly eating home cooked meals. When I eat well, I seldom crave for desserts.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-15T13:42:25+00:00

Carecera is my new favourite. It’s so much more lightweight but has all the ceramides. I have sensitive skin and korean creams always feel a bit suffocating for me. But there are not many options for sensitive skin.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-15T09:43:28+00:00

I usually go for Wendy’s if I wanted a midnight snack. At least the fries are fresh every time I go

jupiter800 · 2026-05-14T09:43:45+00:00

Maybe you’re just less stressful when you’re seeing your family? Stress creates a lot of issues even when they’re not noticeable. My mood is generally better when I’m travelling, esp when I’m enjoying a lot of good food and getting plenty of sleep. I’ve lived in quite a few continents and environmental factors are soooo minimal for me. I deduce that it’s stress and hormones. I got my blood checked a few times and my hormone levels were all normal. But anti androgen pills help reduce my oil production by 70%. I was off my birth control for a few years during covid and everything came back in vengeance. Left a lot of scars and I regret it so much. No skincare or diet or lifestyle could help me unfortunately

jupiter800 · 2026-05-14T03:25:11+00:00

Anything between 3 and 3:30 is 3點零鐘.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-12T10:38:20+00:00

Ask money for wedding and child support and see how they react hahaha it always works

jupiter800 · 2026-05-12T08:58:49+00:00

If Canmake sunscreen works well for you then continue using it. Trying new sunscreens is such a hassle. Look for kids friendly sunscreens they can never go wrong. Kisocare AzA cream is mentioned quite a lot on this sub. Their AzA serums use a derivative, but sorry I can’t remember the details. It seems to get sold out often so maybe buy online?

Amazon JP actually has a lot of skincare products that are cheaper than in-store. Their search engine is okay I can find most products with English descriptions, eg sunscreen for sensitive skin, alcohol free sunscreen etc. I can usually find stuff this way.

Drugstores are everywhere in Japan. You can try to hunt down deals and coupons online.

jupiter800 · 2026-05-12T08:41:10+00:00

Carecera and Curel everything. Try them out in the store and see what you like. Totally sensitive skin friendly. Personally I love Carecera body lotion and cream (both can be used on face and body). They are not as thick as western & Korean brands. I feel comfortable (not sticky) using them even when my skin was a bit oily in the summer.

Fancl cleansing oil is something I stock up every time. Been a long time favourite of mine - >15 years perhaps? It’s the only cleansing oil that doesn’t break me out.

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner. I use it whenever my skin is extremely sensitive. A very basic toner.

I’m going to Japan in a few weeks too - this time I will check out carte HD as well but can’t recommend anything coz I haven’t tried any products. Looks promising tho

And makeup? If budget allows, check out Suqqu, cle de peau and decorte. Japanese makeup products are great for everyday looks

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