" Are you ever going to show up on time? "

[S02.E01] THE UNCANNY COUNTER (2023)

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WHEN I TELL YOU THAT I GASPED WHEN I SAW KANG KI-YOUNG I AM NOT JOKING 

HE WENT FROM “Excuse me, can you please kneel?”

To “Kneel. Now.”

I feel offended that they kept this from me. I do. Another man who is older than me and already has my heart. 

AND HIS EVIL ERA!!!!! I AM HERE FOR IT!!!!

But honestly, it should be illegal for all of them to look this good. 

I need a lot of hobi water in order to continue watching this. 

evan - kang-hyeon park / seong-kyu kim / gyu-hyeong im

heidi - seon-yeong kim / yeong-suk shin

connor - seung-wu yoon / ji-seop im

zoe - ji-hye kang / seo-yeong hong

larry - hyeon-seong jang / seok-won yoon

cynthia - si-ha ahn / yu-ran han

jared - yong-hwi cho / kang-jin kim

alana - da-jeong lee / hei-jin yeom

A non-romantic K-drama starter pack

If you're interested in K-dramas but don't know where to begin, and aren't interested in (or would like to take a break from) romantic storylines, then this is for you!

P.S.: Some of these dramas may contain romantic side plots that don't necessarily define the main storyline. List not sorted in any particular order, and only includes completed dramas.

Gifs not mine!

Stranger (2017; 2019)

A political crime thriller full of red herrings, "Stranger" (Season 1) follows an investigation into the murder of a man who has bribed countless officials from multiple levels and branches of government. Led by stoic prosecutor Hwang Shi Mok (Cho Seung Woo) and feisty detective Han Yeo Jin (Bae Doona), this well-paced, well-acted drama is full of twists and turns that will make you suspect everyone at some point.

Kingdom (2019; 2020)

Historical political drama meets zombie thriller in the 2019 hit "Kingdom" (Season 1). The story follows Crown Prince Yi Chang (Ju Ji Hoon) as he investigates an outbreak of a mysterious plague that turns average citizens into rabid monsters while fighting to keep  his rightful place as heir to the throne. The hit series has led to a second season and a prequel TV movie "Ashin of the North" (2021).

Signal (2016)

Featuring a mysterious walkie-talkie that links the past to the present, "Signal" is one of the most beloved police dramas of the last decade because of its refreshing take on the genre and the top-notch performances of its three leads: Kim Hye Soo, Lee Je Hoon, and Jo Jin Woong. 

The Uncanny Counter (2020)

"The Uncanny Counter" is a comedy-drama about four "counters", or grim reapers who have been lent superhuman abilities by a group of spirits. Their main job is to stop demons who possess violent criminals that become more powerful by consuming the souls of their victims. Funny, colorful, and action-packed, the show features wonderful performances from the main actors: Jo Byeong Gyu, Yoon Joon Sang, Kim Se Jeong, and (my personal favorite) Yeom Hye Ran. The hit series has been granted a second season.

Racket Boys (2021)

If you need a feel-good drama that's not too heavy on the tears, crime, and lovey-dovey tropes, then this may be for you. "Racket Boys" is about an underdog middle school badminton team that dreams to make a mark on the national level and beyond. The rural setting and endearing ensemble cast, led by the talented Tang Jun Sang, allow for lighthearted moments but are never too cartoonish. A puppy love storyline exists between the leads, but it's very wholesome and innocent, and given far less importance than the struggle surrounding the national tournament.

Squid Game (2021)

International smash hit "Squid Game" is about a mysterious organization that selects individuals with impossible debt to participate in a series of children's games to have a shot at winning 45.6 billion won. The catch: only the winner gets to live. Features an amazing ensemble cast led by Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, and impressive newcomer Jung Ho Yeon.

Dear My Friends (2016)

A slice-of-life comedy drama featuring a stellar ensemble cast of the most accomplished Korean actors and actresses over 60, "Dear My Friends" follows 40-year-old writer Park Wan (Go Hyun Jung) as she chronicles the stories of her mother, her aunts, and their families. There are two romantic side stories here but the overall plot is more invested in how your friends can become your family especially after you reach a certain age. Think "Golden Girls" but in Korea. Praise-worthy acting from everyone involved, especially the main quintet: Na Moon Hee, Kim Hye Ja, Go Doo Shim, Park Won Sook, and Oscar winner Youn Yuh Jung.

Live (2018)

"Live" is a slice-of-life, police procedural drama that tells the story of rookies and veterans at Hongil Station in Seoul, where there is no shortage of petty and violent crimes. The crimes featured examine the decisions that South Korean cops have to make especially in dangerous situations wherein the gray areas become even grayer. There are romantic storylines between the four leads but they never overshadow the cases. Wonderful acting, especially from Bae Sung Woo and Bae Jeong Ok who play the veterans Oh Yang Chon and Ahn Jang Mi, respectively. Also stars funny man Lee Kwang Soo and the angelic Jung Yu Mi (Train to Busan).

Vincenzo (2021)

Born in South Korea, adopted into an Italian family, mafia lawyer Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong Ki) flies back to Seoul after falling out with his adopted brother following the death of his boss/father-figure. His mission is to retrieve gold hidden beneath the dilapidated Geumga Plaza before it is ultimately demolished by the evil Babel Group that constantly harrasses its tennants to move out. Teaming up with the feisty lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Been, Vincenzo uses mafia tactics in his war against the conglomerate that thinks itself above the law. What sounds like a heavy premise is offset by the physical and witty comedy provided by the charismatic leads and supporting cast. There is romance between the leads (who share great chemistry nonetheless) but it is by no means the driving force of this story. They could have recasted this with two male leads as more of a bromance story and the outcome would be quite similar, but Jeon Yeo Been gives a unique, quirky flair to her character that makes her difficult to replace.

Hyena (2020)

I know I said this wasn't a list for romantic K-Dramas but hear me out. There's romance but it's not what you think (the leads kiss a grand total of 3 times, twice in the first ep then once a little later). "Hyena" explores the world of corporate lawyers who serve the South Korean 1%. It's a dog-eat-dog world where the most conniving and least picky hyena reigns supreme. The hyena in question would be the brilliant renegade lawyer Jang Geum Ja (Kim Hye Soo). Sparks fly as she goes head to head with the by-the-book, elite lawyer Yoon Hee Jae (Ju Ji Hoon), whose ideals are constantly challenged as his world unravels around him.  The cases are challenging and the solutions that the leads come up with are intriguing. Romance doesn't drive this drama, but the chemistry between the leads is undeniable. 

Whenever I see Jung Ye Seul in Sweet Home 2, all I see is Yoon Seo Ah's character Seo Ji Wan in Nevertheless.

No one can tell me otherwise.

I mean look at them

But I guess Hye Ji was also in Nevertheless

Which also starred Song Kang

Who is also in Sweet Home

Know who else is in this series?

Oh Jung Se

He also played Yeom Hae Sang in Revenant.

Know who else was in Revenant?

Yang Hye Ji

This was fun. Let's do it again sometime

Baeksang Arts Awards.

Conhecida como uma das maiores premiações da televisão coreana - e contraparte do Globo de Ouro -, o Baeksang Arts Awards é um evento anual realizado na intenção de honrar os melhores do ano e de levar a atenção do público para eles. Além disso, também é uma excelente oportunidade para todos os convidados interagirem e conhecerem novas pessoas - visto que não apenas atores frequentam a cerimônia.

Marcada para acontecer no COEX às 17h do dia 18 de maio, a cerimônia já teve a lista de indicados liberada alguns meses antes e as principais categorias podem ser vistas a seguir:

Melhor Drama: The Good Bad Mother, Moving, Revenant, My Dearest, Daily Dose of Sunshine.

Melhor Atriz: Ra Mi Ran (The Good Bad Mother), Ahn Eun Jin (My Dearest), Uhm Jung Hwa (Doctor Cha), Lee Ha Nee (Knight Flower), Lim Ji Yeon (Lies Hidden in My Garden).

Melhor Ator: Kim Soo Hyun (Queen Of Tears), Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving), Namkoong Min (My Dearest), Yoo Yeon Seok (A Bloody Lucky Day), Im Si Wan (Boyhood).

Melhor Ator Coadjuvante: Ryu Kyung Soo (The Bequeathed), Ahn Jae Hong (Mask Girl), Lee Yi Kyung (Marry My Husband), Lee Hee Joon (A Killer Paradox), Ji Seung Hyun (Goryeo–Khitan War).

Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante: Kang Mal Geum (The Good Bad Mother), Shin Dong Mi (Welcome to Samdal-ri), Yeom Hye Ran (Mask Girl), Lee Jung Eun (A Bloody Lucky Day), Joo Min Kyung (Behind Your Touch).

Melhor Ator Revelação: Kim Yo Han (A Killer Paradox), Lee Si Woo (Boyhood), Lee Shin Ki (The Worst of Evil), Lee Jung Ha (Moving), Lee Jong Won (Knight Flower).

Melhor Nova Atriz: Go Yoon Jung (“Moving”), BIBI (The Worst of Evil), Yoo Na (The Kidnapping Day), Lee Yi Dam (Daily Dose of Sunshine), Lee Han Byul (Mask Girl).

Além das categorias listadas acima, alguns artistas e grupos foram confirmados para se apresentarem entre as revelações dos vencedores das categorias: Invader, CODA, Sweet World, A New Day e IU.

Com previsão para duração de 3h, o evento deve terminar por volta das 20h e conta com uma After Party às 21h na Octagon, uma das maiores baladas de Seoul, que foi fechada exclusivamente para after do evento.

NOTAS OOC:

Esse é o nosso segundo evento e alguns de vocês talvez até tenham visto ele ser anunciado na promo do rp! Nós sabemos que ele é meio limitado em participação, então criamos a After Party para que todos possam ir - mesmo que não tenham sido convidados à cerimônia.

Os grupos jogáveis citados (CODA e A New Day) são livres para escolherem a música que tocarão na cerimônia.

Para facilitar na interpretação, tomaremos algumas liberdades quanto aos horários das apresentações: A New Day será o primeiro a tocar às 17:30, seguido da IU às 18h, Invader às 18:30, Sweet World às 19h e CODA às 20h para encerrar a cerimônia. Todos eles tocarão até 10minutos de apresentação.

Aproveitamos também para deixar claro que estamos intercalando os grupos conforme o tipo de evento! Então, não se preocupem que, embora nesse tenha sido apenas a CODA e o SAERU a tocarem, já temos vários outros eventos programados para outros grupos.

Consideramos como vencedores das categorias os mesmos do evento real que aconteceu dia 07/05 desse ano.

Embora nem todos os grupos tenham sido citados entre os grupos que farão apresentação, qualquer integrante dos demais grupos que seja Ator ou Atriz poderá participar da cerimônia - e todos poderão participar da after party. 

Lembrando a todos dos dress codes do evento: para a cerimônia de premiação, o dress code é social chique, algo quase próximo de gala, e deve ser seguido por todos os convidados - salvo somente os que se apresentarão. Para a after party, o dress code é livre - afinal, é uma balada.

Um canal do discord está disponível para todos que quiserem interagir e jogar durante a after party do evento.

Los 59th Baeksang Arts Awards anuncia a los nominados para las categorías de cine y televisión.

¡Los 59th Baeksang Arts Awards han anunciado sus nominados para las categorías de cine y televisión!

Los candidatos fueron elegidos entre dramas, programas y películas que se emitieron o se estrenaron entre el 1 de abril de 2022 y el 31 de marzo de 2023. Sin embargo, las obras que se estrenaron durante el período de proyección del año pasado también se incluyeron en el grupo de este año. Se encuestó a 60 expertos de la industria antes de las nominaciones finales. Además, las producciones que se excluyeron el año pasado porque se estrenaron durante el período de proyección también se incluyeron en el grupo de este año.

Echa un vistazo a los candidatos finales de la televisión y el cine del año pasado a continuación:

Mejor Drama

JTBC “My Liberation Notes” Netflix “The Glory” tvN “Our Blues” ENA “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” tvN “Little Women”

Mejor Variety Show

tvN “Earth Arcade” Psick University “Psick Show” Netflix “Physical: 100” TVING “EXchange 2” Coupang Play “SNL Korea 3”

Mejor Show Educativo

wavve “National Office of Investigation” (literal title) Netflix “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” EBS “Your Literacy Skills+” (literal title) MBC Gyeongnam “Adult Kim Jang Ha” (literal title) KBS “Hidden Earth: 3 Billion Years on the Korean Peninsula”

Mejor Actor

Son Suk Ku – JTBC “My Liberation Notes” Lee Byung Hun – tvN “Our Blues” Lee Sung Min – JTBC “Reborn Rich” Jung Kyung Ho – tvN “Crash Course in Romance” Choi Min Sik – Disney+ “Casino”

Mejor Actriz

Kim Ji Won – JTBC “My Liberation Notes” Kim Hye Soo – tvN “Under the Queen’s Umbrella” Park Eun Bin – ENA “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Song Hye Kyo – Netflix “The Glory” Suzy – Coupang Play “Anna”

Mejor Actor de Reparto

Kang Ki Young – ENA “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Kim Do Hyun – JTBC “Reborn Rich” Kim Jun Han – Coupang Play “Anna” Park Sung Hoon – Netflix “The Glory” Jo Woo Jin – Netflix “Narco-Saints”

Mejor Actriz de Reparto

Kim Shin Rok – JTBC “Reborn Rich” Yeom Hye Ran – Netflix “The Glory” Lee El – JTBC “My Liberation Notes” Lim Ji Yeon – Netflix “The Glory” Jung Eun Chae – Coupang Play “Anna”

Mejor Nuevo Actor

Kim Gun Woo – Netflix “The Glory” Kim Min Ho – ENA “New Recruit” Moon Sang Min – tvN “Under the Queen’s Umbrella” Joo Jong Hyuk – ENA “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Hong Kyung – wavve “Weak Hero Class 1”

Mejor Nueva Actriz

Kim Hieora – Netflix “The Glory” Noh Yoon Seo – tvN “Crash Course in Romance” Lee Kyung Sung – JTBC “My Liberation Notes” Joo Hyun Young – ENA “Exaordinary Attorney Woo” Ha Yun Kyung – ENA “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”

Mejor Entertainer Masculino

Kian84 Kim Kyung Wook Kim Jong Kook Jun Hyun Moo Hwang Jae Sung

Mejor Entertainer Femenina

Kim Min Kyung Park Se Mi Lee Soo Ji Lee Eun Ji Joo Hyun Young

Mejor Película

“Next Sohee” “The Night Owl” “Hansan: Rising Dragon” “Hunt” “Decision to Leave”

Mejor Actor

Ma Dong Seok – “The Roundup” Ryu Jun Yeol – “The Night Owl” Park Hae Il – “Decision to Leave” Song Kang Ho – “Broker” Jung Woo Sung – “Hunt”

Mejor Actriz

Bae Doo Na – “Next Sohee” Yang Mal Bok – “The Apartment With Two Women” Yum Jung Ah – “Life Is Beautiful” Jeon Do Yeon – “Kill Boksoon” Tang Wei – “Decision to Leave”

Mejor Actor de Reparto

Kang Ki Young – “The Point Men” Kim Sung Cheol – “The Night Owl” Park Ji Hwan – “The Roundup” Byun Yo Han – “Hansan: Rising Dragon” Im Siwan – “Emergency Declaration”

Mejor Actriz de Reparto

Park Se Wan – “6/45” Bae Doo Na – “Broker” Ahn Eun Jin – “The Night Owl” Yum Jung Ah – “Alienoid” Lee Yeon – “Kill Boksoon”

Mejor Nuevo Actor

Noh Jae Won –”Missing Yoon” Jinyoung – “Christmas Carol” Byun Woo Seok – “20th Century Girl” Seo In Guk – “Project Wolf Hunting” Ong Seong Wu – “Life Is Beautiful”

Mejor Nueva Actriz

Go Yoon Jung – “Hunt” Kim Si Eun – “Next Sohee” Kim Hye Yoon – “The Girl On a Bulldozer” IU – “Broker” Ha Yun Kyung – “Gyeong Ah’s Daughter”

La ceremonia está programada para el 28 de abril en Paradise City en Incheon a partir de las 5:30 p.m. KST. El programa se transmitirá en vivo por televisión a través de JTBC, JTBC2 y JTBC4, y también se transmitirá en vivo a través de TikTok.

Fuente: soompi.com

Blind (2022) - 블라인드 - Character Key

Major Spoilers!!!

This is a very cerebral show. You have to pay attention! When you think you finally know what's going on.. you really don't. I enjoy shows like this every now and then, but damn do I get twisted around! So I made this list just to keep track of what's happening, & who's who! Hell.. I'm still not 100% sure I got everything right.

Don't read below if you want to figure it out yourself!

I wrote a Full Whump List for this show too!

*Spoilers below*

Mains Ryu Sung Joon played by Ok Taec Yeon — Detective — Biological son of Ryu Il Ho & Na Kuk Hee — Adoptive younger brother to Ryu Sung Hoon — Lost his memories from a childhood accident — Had false memories planted / brainwashed by Ryu Sung Hoon to make him think he is Jung Yoon Jae; an adopted child, & one of the Center Number children : 13

Ryu Sung Hoon played by Ha Seok Jin — Judge — Adopted son of Ryu Il Ho & Na Kuk Hee — Adoptive older brother to Ryu Sung Joon — Center Number child : 11 — Original name : Gabriel — Quasi- older brother to Jung Yoon Jae (was in the Center together, not blood-related) — Brainwashed Ryu Sung Joon into thinking he was Jung Yoon Jae — The Mastermind behind the Serial Revenge Murders — Attempted suicide in prison — Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Members of the Jury Jo Eun Ki — Social worker — Helps Ryu Sung Joon when he's a falsely accused wanted criminal — Baek Moon Kang’s [unknown] daughter

Jung In Seong — Center Number child : 13 — Original name : Jung Yoon Jae — Pretends to be Jung In Seon, the missing child of the Restaurant Auntie. — Serial murderer — Murder 10, killed by Baek Moon Kang / Crazy Dog in prison

Bae Chul Ho — TV producer — Recorded what the Center was doing but never exposed them — Murder 8, killed on Chief of Police Yeom Ki Nam's order, by a Center henchman

Kang Young Ki — Retired executive — Delivered items to the Center but never helped the children (?) — His daughter, Ha Na, is Murder 5

Kim Sook Hee — Restaurant Auntie — Mother of missing child, Jung In Seon

Charles — aka : Lee Jung Soo — Chef & owner of a sushi restaurant — Younger brother of missing child Lee Hyun Soo — Accomplice to Jung In Seong in his revenge murders — Committed suicide by eating (what I'm guessing is) the poisonous part of a pufferfish

Choi Soon Gil — Taxi driver — Was a guard at the Center — Murder 4

Yeom Hye Jin — Influencer: CocoMom — Daughter of Police Chief Yeom Ki Nam — Murder 2

Kwon Kyung Ja — Self-proclaimed psychic : Eungam-dong — Witnessed the atrocities of the Center but didn’t report it

Ahn Tae Ho — Business Manager ... has a limp — Center Number child : 7 — Betrayed the other Center Children by telling the Guards their escape plan — Murder 6

Involved with Center Yeom Ki Nam — Chief of Police — Dirty Cop that helped the Center — Father of Influencer, Yeom Hye Jin

Baek Moon Kang — CEO — aka : Crazy Dog — Helped run the Center — Father of Baek Ji Eun — Murder 9, killed by Jung Yoon Jae in prison

Na Kuk Hee — Running for Minister of Health & Welfare — Mother of Ryu Sung Joon — Adoptive mother of Ryu Sung Hoon — Helped hide what the Center was doing

Ryu Il Ho — Retired Judge — Father of Ryu Sung Joon — Adoptive father of Ryu Sung Hoon — Ignored a plea for help from Sung Hoon as a kid — Participated in a child sex ring run by the Center

Jo In Sook — Nurse — Mother of Jo Eun Ki — Nursed the children at the Center but never reported it

Supporting Baek Ji Eun — Child of CEO Baek Moon Kang — Murder 1, the trial that started it all

Jung Man Chun — Accused of murdering Baek Ji Eun — The trial that started it all — Murder 3, his wife & son were also murdered (in order to "tie up all the loose strings")

Kwon Yoo Na — Taken care of by social worker Jo Eun Ki — Murder 7

Jung In Seon — Missing child of the Restaurant Auntie — Center Number child : 12 — Foot was caught in a bear trap when trying to escape the center, severely injured — Was killed as a child by Jung Yoon Jae

Jung Yoon Jung — Older sister of Jung Yoon Jae — Killed as a child at the Center

Lee Hyun Soo — Older brother of Charles/Lee Jung Soo, the Chef — Center Number child : 24 — Went missing as a child — Hit by a car & killed trying to escape the Center

Kim Jin Gu — Center Number child : 45 — Developed a mental disability because of his time at the Center

Bear Man 웅남이 (2023) Director: Park Sung-kwang [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Bear Man  웅남이 　 「Woongnami」 Release Date: March 22nd, 2023 Duration: 97 mins. Director: Park Sung-kwang Writer: Kim Hwang-do (Screenplay), Starring: Park Sung-woong (Na Woong-nam/Lee Jeong-hak), Oh Dal-soo (Na Bok-cheon), Yeom Hye-ran (Jang Kyeong-sook), Lee Yi-kyeong (Jo Mal-bong), Baek Ji-hye (Yoon Na-ra), Choi Min-soo (Lee Jeong-sik) Website IMDB Look at that title. Bear Man. What does it make…

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The Uncanny Counter (2020)

All you really need are noodles and comic books. And this show has both!

This show was the break I needed from super serious drama-land. It's got pretty good action, some nice urban fantasy vibes, and a cast that seemed to be having alot of fun with their roles. The premise is a little bonkers, but that's fine too.

What Worked

The cast really made this work. The leads were fun and all had great chemistry together and the villains were just scary, both the human and the supernatural ones. In fact, I think the writing for the villains was better than the heroes, and what kept me hooked on the show.

What Didn't Work

There weren't any real issues with the show, it succeeded at making the kind of show it set out to be, but the writing felt extremely comic book. And not always in a good way. We had a literal Joseph Campbell "hero" arc in the first two episodes. There was a character who was almost, but not quite, fridged in a series with multiple fakeout deaths. There were about 4-5 episodes where you could tell they were filling out time and ran out of story arc.

I'm pointing this out because overall I really enjoyed the show. I just wish it could have been a little bit better. But they're planning on making a second series, and hopefully that will go somewhere good!

The Performances

Jo Byung-gyu as So Mun. Pretty much the title hero of this comic book show, he did an amazing job of selling both the young high school arc and the supernatural / super hero stuff. I can't complain about the acting, though I do have some quibbles with the "chosen one" writing arc. There are very few scenes that are weak, it's just the overall direction they took the character that felt a little cliche.

Yoo Jun-sang as Ga Mo-tak. He plays a former detective who had amnesia after a ten story fall. Seven years later, he's coming back from the dead to seek vengeance on the criminals who stole his life away.

What I'm saying is this role could easily have turned super campy, but the actor made it work really well. I liked his arc better than the main story for the most part (except for the stupid not-quite-fridging).

Kim Se-jeong as Do Ha-na. I've only seen her in Business Proposal and I liked her much better in this role. She had pretty good comic timing in Business Proposal and she plays it almost completely straight here, and again does a good job with a character that has some potential campiness.

Yeom Hye-ran as Choo Mae-ok. I loved this character, but then I play a healer in most of the RPGs I run, so it makes sense. I liked her role in When the Camilla Blooms but it's nice to see her play someone a little less grumpy. (**spoiler**) Her character was a victim of a number of fakeout deaths, which I didn't like, but I think I would have rioted if they killed her, so it's kind of a tough call.

Choi Yoon-young as Kim Jeong-yeong. The actor did a good job making a side character interesting and she had great chemistry with Yoo Jun-sang. They could have done so much more with this character, but (**spoilers**) they killed her off instead. It kind of annoyed me, though they didn't treat the character like a cheap action movie death, which is something.

Ahn Suk Hwan as Chairman Choi. I had fun watching this character and you could tell the actor did too. Not particularly deep or interesting, but very colorful and the show was better when he showed up.

Lee Hong-nae as Ji Chung-sin. This guy played an amazing creepy villain. The writing put the character right on the edge of the line of campy horror, but he kept it from getting ridiculous, and I got literal chills a few times.

Ok Ja-yeon as Baek Hyang-hui. This character was meant to be a little campy, entertaining at times, but campy. And the actress did a good job following the brief. I can't say I enjoyed watching her, but I never got bored.

Choi Kwang-il as Shin Myung-hwi. He starts out as a kind of cardboard villain, but did a good job leaning into the horror elements at the end of the show.

The High School Kids. This is one of the things that the show got really right, tone-wise. The way the bullies took over the school was completely bonkers, and there were no adults anywhere pretty much, but that's kind of how the world feels when you're a teenager. All of the relationships and rivalries feel like these world changing events, and all of the grownups feel a bit like the adults in a Charlie Brown cartoon. The actors all did a great job with this.

The Street Thugs. I liked the rivalries here with Mo-tak. They were campy when they needed to be and scary when they were supposed to be (especially at the start of the series). Mostly they're just mooks, but they're entertaining mooks.

TL; DR:

This show is fun, and scary, and sad when it needs to be, but it's impossible to take seriously, which is why I enjoyed it!

On the topic of social media AUs ... maybe it's just me but it also leaves me feeling a little weird when white people use pictures of some pretty korean girl for y/n. Like. It feels a little off to me? Why would you use a korean person when both you and probably a majority of your readers aren't korean? To make it more realistic bc a korean is more likely to meet them? I mean it's idol x reader fiction, it's unrealistic by default

I don't mean to be rude to anyone or call anything out I just feel some sorta way about it.

Also I think it's just a little sad to write fiction where the reader is supposed to identify themselves with y/n but then taking that possibility away from so many people by adding a picture. If you want y/n to be an OC (which would be fine but) then just make an OC instead of calling them y/n...

oh hi nonny i absolutely want to talk about this

my friend ursa has a very good post (two, actually) about this sort of thing and how to fix it. sorry to hype her up again, but her posts are genuinely a good read and i feel do hit on the topic that people just... don't ever address. reader insert fics are meant to be inclusive (which ik me writing LHC was definitely excluding people who aren't chubby, but i feel like there's defo a difference between "automatically excluding people from the get-go without even attempting to warn about it" and "someone writing representation for themself because they rarely get to see it").

the rest of this is going under a readmore because i hate having long asks on my blog sdfkjhsdf sorry

i can't really say too much on the topic because i'm a white person speaking from a white perspective, but i get it, i think? it kinda feels... a little fetishize-y of korean women. if you want to write an OC and give her a face claim, do it. i personally do that when i give my readers friends, as do a lot of people.

at the very least, i wish people would warn their readers when a fic is going to be exclusive up front. i warn for when my reader fics are chubby!fem!reader (or even fem!reader in general), i've seen other writers warn that a fic has a fem!reader whos physically smaller than the guy. i've almost gone into a social media au until i saw that the writer gave a warning that they used ulzzangs for reader!! and i appreciated that, even if i didn't end up reading their fic!! i genuinely hold nothing against those writers because they put in that warning.

anyway not to throw my own shot out there but sometimes i genuinely wonder if like... people realize its probably easier to just not include ulzzangs for reader than having to match up appearances (long hair, or curls, or whatever) between pictures. i get using the same pics from the same person, but still--it's gotta be easier to just... not have to go looking for those pictures, right?

anyway if ur gonna use a korean girl for ur smaus u might as well use some girls from jstyle_evellet on instagram for once. fucking do it. i dare you. use yeom yoon-hye. use bae kyo-hyun. i DARE you to use someone who isn't the traditional petite pretty ulzzang girl you see everywhere. if your instinct is to go "ew no, why would i use them?" then maybe you should sit down and ask yourself the real reason why you use ulzzangs because it sure as hell isn't to "make it realistic"

TV Binge: The Uncanny Counter 2: Counterpunch (2023)

TV Binge: The Uncanny Counter 2: Counterpunch (2023) #TheUncannyCounterS2 #Counterpunch #Netflix #TV #KoreanTV #Review

The Uncanny Counter 2: Counterpunch (2023) Director: Yoo Seon Dong Cast: Cho Byeong-Kyu, Yu Jun-sang, Kim Se-Jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Seok-hwan, Jin Sun-kyu, Kang Ki-young, Kim Hieora, Yoo In-Soo, Moon Sook, Choi Yoon-young, Lee Hong-nae Evil spirits from the afterlife arrive on Earth in search of an immortal existence. The story follows a group of counters who are tasked with catching these…

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5 Kdramas Releasing In June 2023: Heartbeat, Numbers, and more

May has been an exceptional treat for Kdrama fans. With much-awaited spin-offs to much anticipated new releases, it has been a perfect festival for K-drama fans. Fans have high expectations about June this year because it marks the first anniversary of many best dramas released in June 2022. Kdramas like Link: Eat, Kill and Love, Alchemy of Souls, and Why Her? are celebrating their first anniversary, so naturally, fans have high expectations. Let's see whether these dramas can satisfy our hungry tummies.

Kdramas releasing in June 2023

The Devil/Revenant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vPRF6AOQ38&ab_channel=KdramaZone The Devil/Revenant revolves around a woman who is possessed by a spirit and a man who can communicate and solve the problems of the spirits. What happens when they come together to solve the death of five people? Date: June 23, 3023 Genre: Mystery, Drama Cast: Kim Tae-ri as Gu San-yeong(Twenty-five Twenty one fame ) Oh Jung-se as Yeom Hae-sang(Its okay not to be okay fame) No of episodes:12 2. See you in my 19th life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeNhl9cPxTE&ab_channel=tvNdrama Heartbeat revolves around Ji Eum, a woman who can remember all her past life this time as she was reborn for the 19th time. She tries to find a guy named Seo Ha she knows from a past life, and they fall in love despite their difficulties and differences Date: June 17, 2023 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Ahn Bo Hyun No of episodes:12 3. Heartbeat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyaFVrHueWI&ab_channel=DramaScan Heartbeat speaks about Sun Woo-Hyeon, a half-human, and half-vampire waiting forever to become a human. He happens to meet Joo In-Hae, a contract nurse teacher who runs a guest house. She is considered cold by people around her. Due to her bad financial condition, She and Sun Woo-Hyeon are made to live together. What happens if she develops feeling romantic? Date: June 26, 2023 Genre: Romance Cast: Taecyeon, Won Ji-An, Park Kang-Hyun No of episodes: NA 4. King the land https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZLoheEJbIM&ab_channel=JTBCDrama Amid a tense inheritance fight, the charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee, known for her irresistible smile, which he cannot stand. Date: June 17, 2023 Genre: Romance/Thriller Cast: Le Jun-ho, Im Yoon Ah No of episodes:16 5. Numbers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X_vYJvoydI&ab_channel=OnlyKDrama The story is about a young man working at Korea's biggest accounting firm. He is the only person in the firm with a high school diploma. What does he embark in his office? Date: June 23, 2023 Genre: Office /drama Cast:Kim Myung Soo as Jang Ho-woo Choi Jin Hyuk, Choi Min-soo, Yeonwo No of episodes: NA

Conclusion 

These are the top dramas released this month. This june, you will likely be surprised by watching Kim Tae-ri as a woman possessed. (PS. I bet you will roll out our your bed). You will watch the beautiful Shin Hye sun as a woman with a mysterious ability and many more. Comment which one would you love to watch Read the full article

Nonton Drakor Terpilih Tahun 2018

Tahun 2018 betul2 sudah lalu tetapi di tahun mereka ada sangat banyak drama Korea yang super bagus hewan sayang utk dilewatkan walaki sudah terlalu cukup lama. Drama ketika tahun 2018 bukan cuma berkisah mengenai kisah gelisah saja tapi ada sajaserta, terus, drama lelucon yang kasih sekali dalam dilewatkan olehkarena itu setiap episodenya terdapat adegan-adegan lucu yang bisa mengombinasi perut penonton. Untuk yang ingin memandang drama tahun 2018 racun langsung tunduk di drakorprime saja.

Rekomendasi Drama Korea 2018 Nonton drama Korea menjadi satu diantara kegiatan yang paling disukai banyak orang khususnya anak-anak plonco berjenis kelamin perempuan. Siap banyak tanda kenapa kisah Korea disukai dan salah-satunya adalah plot yang menarik juga tokoh drama yang cantik hewan juga tokoh. Meskipun kisah Korea yang ditonton hal itu bukan keluaran terbaru akan tetapi masih padat yang tenteram menyukai drama lama diantaranya drama tahun 2018 yang banyak ada rating menjulung. Untuk yang berminat merenung drama dalam tahun ini bisa nonton drakor berikut ini. Pertama diartikan sebagai Welcome to Waikiki, jika menyukai cerita komedi sepantasnya tonton siaran berjudul Welcome to Waikiki ini. Siaran ini kadang terkenal serupa drama lelucon terbaik tahun 2018 soalnya menawarkan nasihat yang tidak sahaja tentang kehidupan sehari-hari karakter-karakter yang tersedia di kisah ini. Welcome to Waikiki diperankan kurang lebih artis tertinggi seperti Lee Yi Kyung, Son Seung Won, Kim Jung Hyun, Go Won Hee, Jung In Sun dan melacak masih padat yang yang lain. Cerita kisah ini yakni seorang 3 cowok yang mengelola Rumah bertemu beserta single Mom yang merupakan cinta mula-mula dari ketiga cowok itu. Kedua didefinisikan sebagai What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, tengah ini ialah salah satu drama yang diambil dari salah satu Webtoon utama di Korea Selatan. Kisah ini menyampaikan seorang aktor narsis yang diperankan sebab Park Seo Joon yang jatuh cinta secara sekretarisnya yang diperankan Park Min Young. Kisah cita antara pencedok perusahaan secara sekretaris benar2 sudah konvensional tetapi amat berbeda secara drama ni karena tatkala drama ni tidak ada blok ketiga ataupun konflik-konflik yang umumnya memelihara pemilik industri dan juru tulis mengalami hambatan untuk membuka kisah cintanya. Ketiga adalah 100 Day My Prince, untuk yang suka pirsa drakor on line sangat disarankan untuk menguji menonton kisah bertema negara ini. Siaran yang diperankan oleh salah satu member boyband bernama Exo yaitu Do Kyung Soo atau DO menceritakan satu kisah mengenai perebutan taraf kerajaan. Jejaka mahkota yang seharusnya jadi raja ternyata bangun setaraf seorang rakyat marhaen yang hilang ingatan akan tanda lalunya. Utk mendapatkan ingatannya kembali, jejaka mahkota tersohor menikahi seorang wanita yang dianggap guna perawan tua renta. Keempat adalah SKY Castle, drama yang terakhir tersebut dibintangi artis-artis berbakat pusat Korea Daksina yaitu Lee Tae Ran, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Hye Yoon, Kim Seo Hyun, Yeom Jung Ah, Kim Dong Hee hewan Jo Byeong Gyu. Siaran ini menjadikan kisah tentang sistem tuntunan yang terselip di semesta Korea Daksina. Untuk ceritanya sendiri yaitu seorang pangkal berusaha untuk mengirim putrinya ke bersekolah kedokteran yang ada di Korea & kemudian menyewa seorang jongos les cakap yang ternyata terlibat dalam insiden hilangkan diri yang cukup tragis. Guru les tersebut ternyata menyimpan satu buah rahasia yang sangat mencengangkan. Kalau ingin nonton mengacu pada streaming drakor ini siapkan kuota internet digital yang besar karena segmen drama berikut cukup jenjang.

Kim Se Jeong in discussion to return to "The Uncanny Counter 2"

Kim Se Jeong will reportedly return to the second season of "The Uncanny Counter."

On September 22nd, several media outlets revealed that Kim Se Jeong will be back as Do Ha Na in the upcoming drama "The Uncanny Counter 2." 

Kim Se Jeong's agency Jellyfish Entertainment responded to the reports and revealed that the idol actress is positively reviewing the offer. 

"The Uncanny Counter 2" will continue the journey of counters who catches evil spirits who come down to Earth for immortal life. The series is based on the webtoon of the same name. 

The first season got high praise and even became the top rating drama of OCN. It was led by Cho Byeong Kyu, Kim Se Jeong, Yoo Joon Sang, and Yeom Hye Ran. There are no reports yet if other casts aside from Kim Se Jeong got the offer to return to the series. 

The second season will be directed by Yoo Seon Dong and written by Yeo Ji Na. 

"The Uncanny Counter 2" will reportedly begin filming at the end of October. 

2022 is a busy year for Kim Se Jeong. If the idol actress confirms her casting, this will be the third drama that she will film for the year. 

Kim Se Jeong started the year by appearing in the hit drama "A Business Proposal" with Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Min Gue, and Seol In Ah. After a few months, Kim Se Jeong then starred in the recently ended series "Today's Webtoon" with Choi Daniel and Nam Yoon Su. 

If Kim Se Jeong confirms her casting, after only a few weeks of rest, then she will begin filming once again for a new drama.

Kim Se Jeong is currently in the United States. The actress is constantly sharing photos of her visit through her Instagram account. 

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Do you wish to see Kim Se Jeong once again as part of the cast of "The Uncanny Counter 2"?