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iris-sistibly · 1 month

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I know I need to calm the fuck down first but one word to describe episode 6: STRESS!!

📍I love seeing Hyun-woo and Hae-in having a...sort of second honeymoon in Germany but I couldn't really enjoy every scene because I'm stressing out at how fucking OBLIVIOUS the Hong family is like bitch y'all are surrounded by snakes and they're so complacent 😭😭😭 I mean it's not really their fault that there are opportunists who'd earn their trust first then slither their way to bite them in the ass, but I just find it ironic at how protective they are at their family business and wealth but they can't see through the REAL people who has every intention to bring them down.

📍Speaking of which, I have read a fan theory somewhere that Mo Seul-hee is the mom of Eun-seong and Da-hye. Could be, OR Grace could be Da-hye's mom considering how Grace acted towards her. But why are they so keen at bringing the Hong family down?

📍Maybe it's just me but I don't think Da-hye is that bad, I have a feeling that she'll eventually come to her senses and take Hyun-woo's side and expose Eun-seong and co.

📍My overthinker/delulu self thinks that Soo-cheol and Da-hye's baby is actually Hyun-woo and Hae-in's kid. I mean, it wasn't shown how they lost their baby...yet. So Hae-in either miscarried, or she gave birth to a still born child? But what if the child is actually alive and one of those evil bitches cooked up some shit to make it seem like Hyun-woo and Hae-in's baby died, and then that baby was registered as Soo-cheol and Da-hye's kid? I know it sounds insane, but we're only on episode 6 so more crazy shit could happen in the future episodes, you'll never know. But my normal self says I've watched too many Filipino dramas growing up (and yes, that shit happens a lot in Filo-dramas).

📍Speaking of that kid, another theory is...what if that kid is actually Eun-seong and Da-hye's? Soo-cheol is a dumbass, and again, those bitches could have manipulated that baby's DNA test result or something. Again, that's just me being an overthinker, also I hate my Filo-drama mindset.

📍Aunt Beom-ja being so concerned about Hae-in and her dad but I also appreciate the fact that she respected her niece's request to not tell anyone about her illness. I also hope that she'll be able to help Hyun-woo clear his name and uncover Seul-hee and gang's dirty little secret.

📍BUT Y'ALL KNOW WHO STRESSED THE SHIT OUT OF ME THIS EPISODE? BAEK FUCKING HYUN-WOO!!! I am so freaking annoyed that he didn't tell Hae-in about the divorce when he had the chance. He was probably worried at how Hae-in would react plus the latter was going through medical treatments so he probably didn't want to put too much stress on her, but Hae-in was bound to find out either way so...yeah I do get why he chose to keep the divorce to himself but he could have just told the truth and suck it up, and perhaps they could communicate better when it comes to issues like this.

📍One thing I noticed about Hyun-woo is that he's brave in so many ways but also a coward on one thing. I mean he talks with Hae-in about nice things and all, and he is his wife's confidante, but I don't think I've ever heard him talk the way Hae-in does, meaning he never had the balls to talk to his wife about the..."unpleasant" side of their marriage. Hae-in was able to talk to him about her illness, the last will and testament that her mom pressured her to write, and Hyun-woo didn't even think about bringing up the divorce papers.

Prior to episode 5, I really thought that Hae-in was the one who shut him out but it was actually the other way around. Wifey may seem cold and nonchalant but if there's one person she'd listen to, it's him. Perhaps he doesn't want to say something that would upset Hae-in but the point is...she's his wife, she's supposed to know what he thinks, how he feels about certain things, even the not-so-pleasant side of their relationship. I really hope that in the next episode or the episode after that he'll be able to communicate better.

📍Hae-in's mom is terrible af. Imagine blaming your own daughter for the death of your son. I mean she didn't deserve to lose a child, but it's unfair to put all the blame on Hae-in (like why?). It's not like she endangered herself on purpose, and she had the audacity to be upset when Hae-in did something nice to her in-laws? Like what is wrong with this woman? Why can't see realize her own mistakes?

📍I kind of teared up when Hae-in was telling Hyun-woo about the things the latter should do when she dies. She could die, and this show might give us a bittersweet ending but when that time comes I'd be really, really hurt. Also, Hae-in confessing that the only reason she wrote her will about Hyun-woo not getting anything should they divorce was so that she'll be allowed to marry him 😭 (just shows she fought hard for him and she'll do absolutely anything to be with him). God I hate her mom! And yes the epilogue was so cute, now we know that they have always been in-love with each other. But I guess...they need a time-out 🤷.

📍Hae-in called Hyun-woo "yeobo" 🥹🥹🥹

#kdrama #netflix series #tvn drama #my roman empire #queen of tears #kim ji won #kim soo hyun #park sunghoon #kwak dong yeon #lee joo bin #lee mi sook #na young hee #kim jung nam #hong hae in #baek hyun woo #yoon eun sung #hong soo cheol #cheon da hye #baekhong

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amesperaltasantiago · 2 years

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was looking at korean tweets about EAW on twitter and this tweet caught my eye with the wonderful comparison it drew. the tweet they quoted says that myeong-seok's office at the end of episode 12 looks like the dark waters of an aquarium.

"i was wondering why the dinner party was on the roof. attorney ryu jae-sook who is free under the blue sky. jung myeong-seok who is stuck in the dark aquarium."

#extraordinary attorney woo #woo young woo #jung myeong seok #ryu jae sook

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scenesandscreens · 1 year

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Decision to Leave (2022)

Director - Park Chan-wook, Cinematography - Kim Ji-yong

"The moment you said you loved me, your love is over. The moment your love ends, my love begins."

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namjhyun · 5 months

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DRAMA REVIEW | Perfect Marriage Revenge (2023)

There’s an argument to be made about how Perfect Marriage Revenge had a perfect execution because it was a 12 episodes long drama and didn’t waste time for unnecessary conflicts. Everything took its right time and was resolved in a cohesive way with the characters development.

Both leads were compelling and had amazing chemistry, but the secondary characters were equally interesting to watch. All the performances outstanding and you can tell the actors are enjoying themselves in their respective roles.

On a story about a woman looking for revenge against her own family, this kdrama had a perfect balance between makjang and romcom. Making it an easy and fun watch. I highly recommend it!

#perfect marriage revenge #kdrama #jung yoo min #sung hoon #oh na nee #lee mi sook #kim eun soo #ban hyo jung #kang shin hyo #lee myung hoon #lee da hae #jin ji hee #lee min young #jeon no min #lee byung joon #oh seung yun #do yu #jin hee kyung #review

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dreamsandstars24 · 9 months

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The uncanny counter season 2

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.

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jipuragi · 2 years

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Ep 12, Yangtze River Dolphin

I want to talk about episode 12, because we see Attorney Woo get introduced to another type of lawyer/law firm with Attorney Ryu.

Before we met attorney Ryu, we were told that she was ‘loud’ and the first scene with her, she was literally shouting at her protest.

Despite being brazen, Attorney Ryu wasn’t antagonistic towards our Youngwoo. She covered for Youngwoo when the legal documents got mailed with Youngwoo’s business card, gave her advice of being a good lawyer, and warned her watch her back at Hanbada.

I don’t ever watch k-dramas for the ships but for the family bonds and intergenerational relationships and I think this could be a great one for Woo Young Woo.

I loved what Attorney Ryu told Youngwoo when they spoke. She said (I’m paraphrasing):

Attorneys are human, different from judges and prosecutors

Attorneys work to protect the people whereas the latter protect the law

Attorneys have to judge for themselves what is right in terms of who they defend

Don’t lie to yourself

Towards the end of the episode, Attorney Woo says:

Attorney Ryu is like the Yangtze River dolphin...Attorney Ryu is the type of attorney you can’t find at Hanbada. I just hope that she doesn’t go extinct.

I am very interested how this applies in the last few episodes (if it applies at all!)

#extraordinary attorney woo #woo young woo #ryu jaesook #ryu jae sook #eaw ep 12 #just 4 more episodes let's see what happens!!!#ive typed the word attorney so many times that it doesnt seem like a real word anymore lollll

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whenlovetriestoleave · 7 months

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chloe oh by mok jung wook for elle brilliant styling by juhee c, hair by hye young lee, makeup by suk kyung lee, nails by choi ji-sook

#chloe oh #mok jung wook #juhee c #hye young lee #suk kyung lee #choi ji sook #upload

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respectthepetty · 2 years

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I know it's too soon to make demands for season 2, BUT...

if it doesn't feature FAR MORE of this amazing woman

I don't want it!

Give me Ryu Jae Sook or nothing!

#extraordinary attorney woo #ryu jae sook #she was the best side character #she deserves her own season #woo young woo should work for her

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melencolia-maniac · 4 months

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The Call (2020)

Oh Young-sook did nothing wrong okay??? She’s just girlbossing through time. You go girl!!!

(I cried so much omg the emotion in this film is so intense. I’m definitely checking out this director! The tension is so on point, such an enjoyable viewing experience!)

#the call #the call 2020 #young-sook #2023 films #horror film #horror movies #korean movie

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kdram-chjh · 1 year

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Kdrama: Under the Queen’s Umbrella (2022)

[슈룹 OST Part 1] 일레인 (Elaine) - 아이 (Child) MV

Watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGgDXQ9N5ew

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yemme · 4 months

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The Underrated Asian Show of 2023

QueenMaker (2023) ~ Actress Kim Hee-ae portrayal of being a Fixer (Hwang Do-hee) for one of Korea's prominent families is a thriller. It is 'Scandal' wrapped up in a stellar cast of proficient actors. When I say proficient I mean Proficient... Seasoned Actors... Marinated. This cast is your favorites Idol in the industry. This series is an acting class, pull up a seat. Who controls the narrative the world sees is Do-hee skill set. She's the only sleeping dog you should let lie before she takes your entire existence. The most underrated series of 2023. When you see actors in their 50's getting a check with a story line like this make some noise and praise them. Western World get to watching. I pray they will have a Season 2. The acting is everything. Netflix. (Korea) (x)

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gaymer-hag-stan · 4 months

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Jaekyung's 2023 Recap Vol. II

#Rainbow #Jaekyung #Woori #Jisook #Hyunyoung #Seungah #Yoonhye #Noeul #Kim Jae-kyung #Go Woo-ri #Kim Ji-sook #Jo Hyun-young #Oh Seung-ah #Jung Yoon-hye #No Eul #K-pop #J-pop #Girl Groups

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thepersona · 1 year

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Under the Queen's Umbrella: Midseason, spoiler-free review

*Warning: This is a long post that no one asked for.

If you're still on the fence about starting this show, then let this be a sign for you to give it a shot. It's a real shame that people seem to be sleeping on this series just because it's not driven by romance and cookie-cutter characters from other popular historical dramas.

It's a refreshing take on the genre, and if you're willing to suspend your disbelief even a little bit regarding certain historical inaccuracies (it is totally fiction / AU after all), then this show will be worth your while.

The Premise (if you don't already know): Queen Im Hwaryeong, played by the majestic Kim Hye-soo, is the wife of King Yi Ho (Choi Won-young), with whom she has five sons. The Crown Prince is picture perfect, but the other four have been branded as underachieving troublemakers by palace gossip. The Queen has to run around to keep them all in check, manage the ambitious concubines, and go toe-to-toe with the Dowager to protect her children. Further intrigue ensues, and the fight to restore honor turns into a war to stay alive.

Cast / Acting: This is yet another vehicle for Kim Hye-soo, who has been so amazing in choosing roles and stories since her small screen return in Signal (2016). Queen Hwaryeong is commanding, ruthless, and witty, but also loving, warm, and vulnerable. I live for the sarcastic bows she makes towards the Dowager, her eyebrows (!), and the physical comedy especially in the first two episodes. Just as the queen can move in any direction, KHS once again proves that she can do it all.

The small but terrible Dowager is so masterfully played by Kim Hae-sook (Start Up, Tomorrow). She knows just what to say and how to say it to get under your skin. I don't know how they do it, but between her acting and the editing / lighting, the Dowager's beady eyes have this dark vibe and you know that she's up to something lethal but in the blooper reel the actress' eyes sparkle with joy (?!) Talk about attention to detail. The scenes where the two women standoff are definitely the acting highlights of the series so far.

The casting is pretty solid for the rest of the supporting characters as well. Choi Won-young plays a wise king in a real bind. He's empathetic and insightful, and has a calming presence I rarely feel in the portrayals of kings in the sageuk genre.

The Grand Princes, princes, concubines, court ladies, and ministers all gel together quite well, but if we're talking Baeksang Awards, Kim Hye-soo has a real shot for Best Actress next year along with Park Eun-bin. (If one of them gets Best Actress, then the other should get Daesang, I don't care which, just let both of them be recognized.)

Writing / Characterization: I'm limited by my desire to keep this review spoiler-free, but it really is a refreshing take on the sageuk, and oddly enough, of the family/political drama genre in general.

The motivations are easy to follow but the alliances aren't always clear cut. Among the antagonists, you just know they're going to stab each other in the back and that no one's putting all their eggs in one basket. And based on the ep 9 preview, even the Queen seems to initiate an alliance with one of her biggest foes.

The Queen may have some plot armor but no one seems to benefit from deus ex machina (yet?). The twists and turns have happened within reason so far, though there are a few flashbacks that have yet to be explained in the latter half of the show, particularly regarding Grand Prince Seongnam's childhood and the Queen's early days as the Crown Princess.

I don't know if writer Park Ba-ra was actively aiming for a feminist show but she's done a splendid job so far. The women definitely run the show, and are far more nuanced than just "strong", but that doesn't mean the men have to be useless either. The King actually has something to do beyond believing the first piece of fake news that he gets?! And the princes have different goals, motivations and, methods to get what they want (Ep 8 is quite the masterpiece).

Ultimately, the central theme is motherhood, with the show being both an homage and a critique of maternal love. The Queen's relationships with her sons are used to represent the ideal in the modern sense (she's literally a working mom who needs to drag her kids to school). She nags a lot because she's worried but is affectionate and loves them unconditionally.

But through the King and the Dowager, the other princes and concubines, we get a kaleidoscope of how the same maternal love can yield vastly different results. It can even be harmful for both the children and their mothers.

There are some questionable points in the scenario. There aren't any princesses and the previous queen also had exactly five sons which is odd considering the infant mortality rate of the period. But it's forgivable once you give the plot a chance to unravel. I did have a hard time keeping track of all the princes' names at first but that, too, falls into place right away.

Direction / Visuals: Gorgeous. The cinematography is really something to behold. I especially love the overhead shots, wide shots, and the use of light and rain in general. They also like making the two women look bigger than everyone else because they literally have the most power. Episode 1 has my favorite shot when the first tragedy strikes, and episode 3 has the best painting at the end before the title card. (Can't put them here or I might spoil it for you, sorry.)

I did have a few qualms with episode 2 since they tried something a little too modern and unnecessary, making a family discussion look like a video call / chat room. It also had a running/crying scene with less than perfect backgrounds that were so obviously green screen. It distracted from KHS's acting, unfortunately. But quality has been uphill since then by allowing the stellar cast and intrigue to take center stage.

Midseason verdict: 9 / 10

TLDR: Watch it without expecting a documentary and you should be ok.

P.S.: None of the beautiful gifs are mine.

#under the queen's umbrella #kdrama #kim hye soo #kim hae sook #choi won young #moon sang min #bae in hyuk #midseason review #omo it was so hard to keep it spoiler free

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somanykdramas · 1 year

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QUEENMAKER

GENRES: Drama

SUMMARY: A ruthless chaebol PR Director has a change of heart when the antics of her rich and famous employers become too diabolical, even for her.

THIS SHOW HAS EVERYTHING: Stiletto heels, high fashion, temper tantrums, two-faced husbands, scheming siblings, security stabbings, political make-overs, dark web research, in-game currency bribes, woman-powered support, tinted glasses, and mid-life crisis sports cars.

HOT TAKE: I absolutely love all the bad-ass bitches in this show. Every woman has her own agenda, and will stop at nothing to achieve it—whether it be for chaebol evil or public justice.

#kim hee ae #moon so ri #ryu soo young #seo yi sook #ok ja yeon #kdrama #koreandrama #kdrama review #kdramadaily #korean drama #korean series #hallyu #hot take #kdrama series #kdramareview #netflix kdrama #netflix series #queenmaker #queen maker

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jiaminying · 3 months

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Korean Drama Review My Demon

Hello everyone! It has been a long time since I wrote a review. I have finished “Let’s fight ghost, Goblin, Lawless Lawyer(Dropped), The Secret Life of My Secretary(scanned through), Mystic Pop-up Bar, Forest, Flower of Evil(scanned through), 18 again, More than friends (scanned through), True Beauty, Sell Your Haunted House, The Devil Judge(scanned through), The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim,…

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jipuragi · 2 years

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yall that scene where youngwoo is cross examining the witness about her fertility treatment and needing time off work etc etc which leads the witness to say in front of the judge, the courtroom, and god that the treatments didn’t work because she didn’t get pregnant ...that is H O R R I D ....

I’m not sure what direction the show is gonna go, however working for a large law firm in late stage capitalism means you’re gonna have to defend the capitalists and this is what happens

Idk what the answer is however I like what Attorney Ryu said: “we have to judge for ourselves what is right in terms of who we defend”

#extraordinary attorney woo #woo young woo #ryu jaesook #ryu jae sook #listen the way i was in shock with that line of questioning and then when the witness spoke about her experience with infertility #she went there because she was discriminated against because of her gender #and now attorney youngwoo is bringing up her infertility lmaoooooo #talk about a mindfuck #yes im aware that this is youngwoo's job and im not dunking on her #i just want to bring attention to the fact that #infertility is like #super personal and can be very heartbreaking #and the treatments are not fund #FUN**#its not a spa session that youre going to #and its expensive #and then the heartbreak when you get your period month after month #and it doesnt work #and then to have to talk about it and the subject being used as a mere matter of fact in a case #i think i would have lost my mind #attorney ryu is better than any one of those senior attorneys #I hope she stays out of the sea and in her river #lmao i think my tags are longer than this post klsggdfsgfg

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