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frances-and-the-moon · 1 year

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The "Femme Fatale" trope and parallelism between Korean dramas and Italian cinema

So I was watching The Devil Judge and I noticed an interesting parallelism with an Italian movie I watched when I was a child.

Sources: "The Devil Judge" (2021) ft. Jang Young-Nam, South Korea "Malèna" (2000) dir. Giuseppe Tornatore ft. Monica Bellucci, Italy

#the devil judge #malèna #monica bellucci #jang young nam #cha kyung-hee #kdrama #tdj #italian cinema #badass women #I wonder if I can use these gifs they're credited?#had I known I would get so invested in kdramas and cinema I would've studied cinema tbh #femme fatale #I am convinced Korean directors are influenced by Italian cinema

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dreamsandstars24 · 4 months

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nIGHT HAS COME-EPISODE 7,8,9,10 AND 11 (PART 1)

EPISODE 7 (Up there)

EPISODE 8 UP THRERE - I promise this is not a BL.

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stormdragon23 · 6 months

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Song: Consequences by Camila Cabello The way it goes from the crack ships to canon ships

#solo leveling #solo leveling ships #lee joo hee #min byung gyu #baek yoon ho #choi jong in #cha hae in #sung jin woo #sung il hwan #park kyung hye #solo leveling edit

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manawari · 2 hours

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#solo leveling #choi jong in #baek yoon ho #park kyung hye #sung il hwan #lee ju hee #min byung gyu #park hee jin #sl eunseok #cha hae in #sung jin woo #choibaek #sungpark #minlee #heeseok #jinhae

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tenderlywicked · 10 months

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I think I need more villainous (or at least slightly villainous) women in politics, like Minister Cha from The Devil Judge. Are there any in other kdramas?

#the devil judge #tdj rewatch #cha kyung hee #minister cha #she's atrocious but awesome in her own way :)#kdramas #female villains

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sunzyn · 11 months

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stuff-diary · 7 months

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Moving

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2023

Moving (2023, South Korea)

Directors: Park In Je & Park Younseo

Writer: Kang Full

Mini-review:

I enjoyed this so much. I must admit I struggled a bit with the first few episodes, but once the show gets its setup process out of the way, it becomes a very engrossing drama. It's both a superhero story with a big heart and a espionage thriller, and I just love how Moving manages to mix those two genres. The whole cast is great, both the veteran actors and the newcomers, and the production values are fantastic (although the CGI has some iffy moments here and there). The ending felt a bit rushed, but it was also very satisfying. There are also a few scenes that point to a possible second season or spin-off, and I really hope we get some sort of follow-up. After spending seven weeks with these characters, I know I'm gonna miss them.

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shoujo-memory · 4 months

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Funny Money Rich Girl by Seo Soo-Yeon, Cha Kyung Hee

#funny money rich girl #seo soo-yeon #cha kyung hee #shoujo manhwa #00s manhwa

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stars-after-dark · 9 months

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Hey! I love your TDJ Mulan fic. Are you taking questions that aren't spoilers? Can you tell us why Gaon is chronically sick in the fic, since it will have an impact on his capabilities as a warrior. Is Cha Gyung Hee an evil empress? Her observation about showing weakness to capture and make a show out of the first predator gave me chillllsssssss

hey! first of all, thank you so much for this ask, and yes i am more than open to answering questions about any of my fics! please, if you have any more don't be shy to send them over.

so firstly, Gaon's chronic illness is a mystery in universe, but it's mainly attributed to a weakened immune system. he was a pretty healthy kid and didn't catch colds too often, just struggled with his breathing after strenuous tasks, but according to his dad, it was nothing a good bowl of simmering eucalyptus couldn't fix up. the winter he turned 13, he had a throat infection which developed further and left him bedridden for the better part of two weeks. given our modern context, we would attribute this to possibly being acute rheumatic fever. after spending the majority of winter ill, gaon eventually recovered, but his body never quite returned to the state it was before he got ill. he has to be more timely in treating infections, and when winter comes around, he constantly feels cold and his body strength weakens significantly. we'll see in the upcoming chapters how he'll manage as a soldier of the imperial army given his body's unreceptiveness to the cold.

i must note that i do not have a chronic illness, but i did base his sickness on my own experience and observations of the effects of covid on both myself and people around me.

as for Empress Cha, i wouldn't say she is an evil empress, but she is extremely selfish. everything she does is for her own selfish gain - she worked hard and lost too much to give up the position she is in now. she's competent enough to maintain the kingdom's integrity, though she fails to observe that there are smaller provinces that are in dire need of support. there are few provinces slowly being taken over by the Raiders of the North to help build their army, but there may also be other powers at play there 👀

i'm so glad to have answered this ask! it gave me more to think about in terms of certain characters, and questioning their own morals was really fun and interesting. chapter four is in the works as i type this, so i hope you look forward to reading it! thank you again :))

#allie answers asks #allie writes!!#mulan tdj crossover #tdj #the devil judge #kim gaon #cha kyung hee

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k-star-holic · 1 year

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Song Hye-kyo Ripped, Kim Eun-sook Beautiful...Miribo Is 'The Gloria' Part 2

#Song Hye-kyo #Hyejeong #Yum Hye-ran #Cha Joo-Young #Netflix #Yoon So-hee #Kim Eun-sook #Miri #Lim Ji-yeon #Doyoung #World #Summertime #Kim Kyung-ran #Friend #Bravo

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brainless-out-imkd · 1 year

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Night Train

Director : Kim Hee Won

Screenwriter : Yoo Sung Yeol

Genre : Thriller, Mystery, Psychological, Romance

Network : jTBC

Episodes : 12

Runtime : Saturday & Sunday

#hyeri #yeo jin go #ra mi ran #kim hee won #sung dong il #imaginary kdrama #imkd #imaginary korean drama #it was supposed to be a fun drama and instead it somehow turned into a thriller #i know typical right #also starring a cameo from park kyung hye and cha seo won #probably also starring lee dong hwi

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dreamsandstars24 · 5 months

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Night has come- Episode 5 and 6 (INCLUDES SPOILERS)(WARNING: LOOOOOONNNGGG RANT AHEAD)

AGAIN, this post includes spoilers (All my posts do) so if you haven't seen this episode, I recommend not to read this post.

However, if you want to know just how bad your mind will be mess up, you are welcome to stay.

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First of all

I had this very interesting post that I was about to post in which I explained how the girl with the ax in the intro was Lee Yoon Seo, and now I see that it was a good idea not to post it because it would have made me look stupid considering what happened at the end of episode six.

So, that saved me.

EPISODE 5:

A FREAKING ROLLERCOASTER.

It was kind of obvious that Park Woo Ram was Mafia but the way it was delivered? that was unexpected. But let's not jump ahead of the whole kidnapping/dividing thing, because WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT.

I, for once, knew Go Kyung Jun was going to be a pain in the butt but I will not take away the credit for his intelligence.

Like, the way he was right about who was the mafia? That was detective work right there. The way he delivered the confession? I won't lie, torture is a good way to make someone confess to something you had no part of but Woo Ram was mafia.

THE TORTURE:

I am sure Kyung Jun is a citizen. I have no proof but I have zero doubts. But, I do think that he'll be able to kill somebody if it means protecting himself or someone he cares about.

As it was shown in episode 5, he tortured Woo Ram to get a confession out of him, and as an avid reader of mafia romances -and currently writing my own, if I may say- the way he managed the torture was exceptional.

Tumblr don't flag me, but a girl has to admit when torture is on point, and this one was. It wasn't the physical torture that surprised me but the psychological. The way he would smile in a clear way that showed he didn't care about making somebody suffer was the CHERRY IN TOP OF THE ICE.

(And if I may mention, he is very cute.)

However, every bad character has a soft side and as we saw when he locked himself in the canteen, he started crying because he caused someone to die, and he tortured someone and everybody hates him so that ought to hurt.

THE SECRET PATHWAY:

When I tell you my mouth went

I have a feeling

AND THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT FEELING

That the ghost is trying to help Yoon Seo, as a matter of fact, I don't even think Woo Seok is dead but I'll dive into that theory later.

What I mean by the ghost trying to help Yoon Seo, I mean that the ghost seems to be leaving clues for her to find. Why is the ghost doing this? I don't know but I'm sure they are connected somehow.

When Yoon Seo found the secret room, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed in how she didn't stay longer to investigate.

Girl reads crime and mystery novels, and she just looked for a bit and left.

If that had been me? I would have looked through the freaking cameras in the room to try and find out who was the mafia (We know who is the mafia, we are expecting the results) but she just left, so that was a bit disappointing.

I feel the ghost is making every clue obvious for her to find because she is not looking properly. You would expect her to be more invested into the whole thing but as of right now the only thing she has found was how the second body didn't had defense marks and the black light used to look at the door.

The door was obvious, it was not as if someone could break a door open like that with the power of hate.

However, everything else has been the ghost doing. Finding the entry to the secret hall? The ghost pushed the boxes.

The picture? The ghost had to put a light on it so she would actually find it interesting.

The exit? Again, the ghost had to say "Girl, it's this way" and I find that hilarious.

The ghost is carrying the show.

THE GAME:

This game is cheating in the most awful way possible. Like, it is legal for someone to not vote! But the game changed the rules and now they either vote or die.

As I approach the ending, I am allowed to touch the rules of the game.

Everybody must vote. As we saw in episode 3, the consequences are catastrophic. Great way to get rid of most of the cast.

The game must take place inside the designated zone. I am not a tech wizard but there must be some kind of sensor that alerts whoever is controlling this game when someone steps out, right?

If two people have the same amount of votes, then the voting has to be repeated and if it happens again, then they all die.

The third one was genius. Like, I can't find any crack in the rules and that is amazing and frustrating.

and finally,

what we were all expecting,

Woo Seok dying:

This was sad, and it probably hurt me more than it hurt Yoon Seo

BUT

I don't think he is dead

Like, sure. His head did the ringing of possession and his eyes went white but I don't think he died.

I think he is alive

I think he is not a mafia

I think he is controlling the game

GOSH, IT FEELS GOOD TO SAY IT.

Why do I think he is not dead?

All the other deaths have been very gruesome

(This is just an example, I won't put all of them)

Even the ones with the pillow and the curtain were gruesome and awful but Woo Seok?

Look at that

His head is not even underwater,

his body is not belly down

he is just there

floating,

like a water lili

He looks like a model.

So I don't think he is dead

Him dying defies the purpose of the whole show

He wants to protect Yoon Seo and dying won't grant him that

Now, if he is actually dead then that was a stupid move from the producers but I'm sure we'll get our plot twist.

KIM SO MI:

We all knew she was mafia.

We all know she wants to survive

But she is a psycho

Like, real psycho

Why all of them thought that leaving the ax out while there is a killer on the loose was a good idea, I don't know, but she has it and she has a victim in mind.

The end of episode six clearly shows her about to slice Yoon Seo open, but the the screen goes dark and she screams

And I don't think it was a scream of "Getting ready to kill you in the most awful way possible" but I think it was a scream of "Something is awful and I am about to die."

I think the ghost showed up, or the doctor/police stopped her

It may be hopeful thinking, but I think she is dead

like, really dead.

Yoon Seo can't die. She is the main character and even though kdrama writers and producers are fond of killing the main characters (we all know what I mean) killing Yoon Seo would be a stupid move.

Yoon Seo remains alive, So Mi? I'm not sure.

Now, this is not a point but just some questions and theories I have.

Why is Oh Jung Won so protective of Yoon Seo? I mean, I would also defend my best friend with my life but the way Jung Won is so protective makes me think there is something else happening here.

Jin Da Beom. He is one of the main characters. Why is he a main character acting like an extra? This is annoying me.

This may be random, and this is me being crazy but I am SO SURE that if Kyung Jun and Yoon Seo joined forces, they would find the mafia.

Besides, the way he only stops when she speaks? I may romanticizing stuff but you don't join kdrama land while being sane.

You are welcome to call me out in something I may have mistaken, and you are welcome to share your theories with me too!

Until next episode.

#night has come #kdrama #horror kdrama #Lee Jae in #Kim Woo Seok #Choi Ye Bin #Cha Woo Min #Ahn Ji Ho #Jung So Ri #Lee Yoon seo #Kim Jun Hee #Oh Jung Woon #Go Kyung Jun #Jin Da Beom #Kim So Mi #New drama #KDRAMA #Theories

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thenoonachronicles · 1 year

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These character posters makes me anticipate the dramas more.

#kdrama #korean drama #island #Connect #jung hae in #go kyung pyo #kim nam gil #cha eun woo #lee da hee

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manawari · 4 months

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Stars |

Ships: Jinhae, Minlee, Choibaek, Heeseok, Woozhi, Taenoru, & Sungpark.

Jinhae:

Jin-woo wanted to share this feeling, this moment, with someone else. The feeling of the world not on his shoulders, but holding it tenderly in his hands, appreciating each detail that made it whole. In every flaw, and in every crease, there was always going to be a person who would cherish it. . . Just like the one beside him. Her touch was warm on his hand, he slowly intertwined their fingers together, admiring how well their hands fit. It was as though he was holding his own world. The world that once drifted from his fingertips, now returned to where it supposed to be. Right beside him, in his arms, under his loving gaze which had never changed since the first time he looked at her that way. Hae-in breathed as she leaned her back against his chest, staring at the sky above them. Jin-woo wrapped his arms around her tighter and pressed his lips on the crown of her head, he felt her squeeze his hand, causing him to smile. He would never wish to trade anything else for this moment — he found peace in her presence, radiating warmth in parts of his soul that had been long shattered. He could spend eternity just only with her as they watched the stars together. And his heart, once hardened and lumpy, seemed to soften and become untangled now.

Minlee:

A circle. A diamond. A flower. Ju-hee traced various shapes with her finger across the sky, filled with bright stars that lit throughout the quiet park. Underneath her was a soft blanket to prevent her bare arms from itching against the prickles of the grass, a jacket was also layered over her lap, protecting the bare skin under her dress against the frigid air. The owner of the jacket itself silently napped beside her. Byung-gyu had fallen asleep after minutes of gazing at the stars with her on the ground. Ju-hee lowered her hand as she glanced at him, smiling at the sight of his handsome face as he slept, not a mere trace of perturbation was found on his features. She wished for him to stay that way. Behind his charming smile was a void of poignant memories. Ju-hee knew she could never erase them, but she could always be his safe place. Placing her hand on his chest, she raised her head to press her lips on his forehead, Ju-hee leaned back again and then saw his hand on top of her own. It was time for him to wake up anyway. Ju-hee chuckled and rested her head on his shoulder this time, Byung-gyu now held her hand with both of his own as he fixed his attention to the sky, fully awake, and watched his lover's finger trace across the stars, drawing an infinity symbol.

Choibaek:

Smoke faintly wafted in the air. His fingers held the cigar between his lips, breathing in another smoke before gently releasing it through his parted mouth, watching it flew away along with his problems. It was only one of those few times Choi Jong-in could get some moment for himself. Peeling off his position as a guild master, a hunter, and become the man whom he really was. Alive. He wondered while gazing at the stars whether or not he truly wished to be left alone, as the heaviness nibbled in his chest, nibbling, succumbing, cold as though the flame had gone out. Perhaps deep inside, he yearned for something more. Perhaps he expected another amidst his time alone. And turned out, the answer he needed was in the jacket that was placed upon his shoulders. Jong-in quickly turned his head and saw none other than Yoon-ho, who glanced at him with his warm orange eyes. The temperature from the jacket ignited his soul once again. Lips curving into a smile, Jong-in removed his cigarette and burned it into ashes with a snap of his fingers; he inched his hand closer until he intertwined it with Yoon-ho's. The night was cold and dark, Jong-in wished to return the same warmth — if not, more — Yoon-ho had given him. After all, what else could he do as a fire mage?

Heeseok:

She was waiting, looking at the stars from the window of her living room, like a silent prayer. For him. She knew it was a futile thing to worry about a person who was as ruthless and powerful as him. But who could blame her? Every night was a repetition she never wished to break — the feeling of his presence arriving in the vicinity, the sight of his warm eyes, the smile that locked the skeletons deep within his soul, and the touch that had been tainted in unimaginable ways. Nonetheless, Hee-jin knew that to love was to risk. . . Then a silhouette appeared in the center of the window. She quickly set her feet on the floor and rushed toward Eun-seok, wrapping her arms around him. He asked her what was wrong, she shook her head and smiled as she faced him. His eyes were gentle, only reserved for her and those whom he trusted, and his arms around her made her feel secured like how she never had. Eun-seok smiled and pressed his lips on her forehead.

Woozhi:

Jin-chul slumped back against his seat, grunting as he rubbed his temples. Small stacks of papers and folders stood on his desk, the left side had taller stacks which insinuated that they were done, but there were still unfinished work to do. It appeared Jin-chul's stamina was now low and he did not think he was able to leave his office spotless. His gaze shifted to the clear window where the stars glimmered throughout the darkened sky. For once, he felt serenity. The sudden homesickness. Without a further debate with himself, Jin-chul got up from his chair, with such force that sent it spinning as he grabbed his coat and exited the office, not sparing a last glance at his messy desk. There were not a lot of employees in the building as most had already gone home, so it was silent when Jin-chul was heading to the exit. His car was at the shop to be repaired, which meant he would be taking a bus on the way home. . . But when he got out of the building, someone was already waiting for him. Jin-chul did not have to guess as his instincts could already tell the face beneath the hat. He went up and gently lifted the brim to face a pair of glowing yellow eyes interlocking with his gaze and lips that was curled into a warm grin. Jin-chul didn't fight back against his smile. Zhigang removed his raised hand and intertwined their fingers together. And at last, Jin-chul's heart became more serene and all pressure had been drifted away. It made him want to lay on the couch and lean on his beloved and then have him rub his arms until he dozed into slumber.

Taenoru:

A shivering air embraced him when he pulled the door shut, Tae-gyu cupped his hands around his mouth to breathe onto his palms, warming it. He shoved them into his pockets as he proceeded to walk. . . Only soon to pause when his caught something near the tree. A hooded figure stood next to it and their head was directed to the night sky. A smile grew on the archer's face, he did not need another second to recognize who it was — someone had appeared to be waiting for him, so Tae-gyu made his way to the hunter and placed his hand on the shoulder, causing the person to flinch from his touch. A chuckle escaped from his mouth while Minoru glared in embarrassment. Tae-gyu leaned forward to plant a quick kiss on his lover's cheek and held their hands, feeling Minoru relaxed; they began walking together afterward. Nobody else had to know their little secret. Only the stars were witnesses to the blossoming romance between the two hunters from different guilds, different countries, yet had their hearts knew no boundaries.

Sungpark:

With her silver dress and long, flowing black hair, Ill-hwan could have sworn he had married a deity. Her smile seemed as though it was as bright as the full moon. And her eyes sparkled like the stars in the dark sky. She reached out to him, he gladly took her hand. . . And for once, Ill-hwan felt as if he was young again. Kyung-hye wrapped her arms around his neck and Ill-hwan gently pressed his forehead against hers, watching her close her eyes as he began to sway their bodies, listening to the music etched on his mind with a memory flushing in. Kyung-hye was in her wedding dress as his newly wedded wife while he was in his suit, standing together beneath the night sky, far from the reception to be in their own world. He'd do anything to be in that moment again. It was the moment of a sealed promise for their eternal love and Ill-hwan cherishing her as part of his soul.

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fewwordsmanyriddles · 2 years

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Love her character in this one!

#quotable quotes #quotes #poetry #movie #poem #poet #movie quotes #life #love #korean #Viu #tvN #True Beauty #Cha Eun Woo #Lee So Ho #Lim Se Mi #Lim Hee Kyung #handy #home #tools

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binging-asian-dramas · 2 months

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The Second Husband. 7-8

Story: 6

Acting: 10

Chemistry: 10

Comparable to: Lie After Lie (kdrama); My Golden Life (kdrama); Vengeance of the Bride (kdrama)

Long. 150 episodes long, was a daily drama so it was stretched out……Also the drama is a full on makjong type meaning it’s absolutely crazy off the wall, highly melodramatic. For me it was highly addicting even though half of the characters were bat shit crazy. It’s definitely more watchable if you skim (fast forward) through a lot of the episodes. Each one was like 28 min long, I made it like 15 min long. Storyline has a lot of a rinse and repeat cycle. It’s fun if you like these type of dramas but it definitely won’t be for everyone. Chemistry is lovely especially with the main leads. On a fun tidbit, in real life they got married and just had a baby together.

#second husband #kdrama #viki #uhm hyun kyung #cha seo won #han ki woong #oh seung ah #kang yoon #choi ji yeon #jung sung mo #ji soo won #kim hee jung #melodrama #romance #romantic drama #long #revenge #family

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