Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts

My Thoughts on One Spring Night so far...

One Spring Night
a.k.a 봄밤
More info on IMDB | 2019|

Yoo Ji Ho (Jung Hae In), a pharmacist and a single dad, meets Lee Jeong In (Han Ji Min).  Of course, things are not easy for Ji Ho since he needs to work for his child. Lee Jeong In has her share of problems too. Her dad is insistent that she should marry her longtime boyfriend. Despite her boyfriend's impressive credentials, she decides to weigh her options.

Will Jeong In decide to get married? Will Ji Ho give love a chance?





You can tell by now that I am addicted to One Spring Night. If you haven't read my review on the 1st episode, click here. Anyway, I want to continue on and talk about some of my favorite scenes so far. I need to let these feelings out because My heart CANNOT handle it anymore! Seriously, each episode is heartbreaking yet I yearn for more. It's a long agony to wait for a week just to see what happens next.



I'm so invested on One Spring Night that I can't get it off my mind. There's just something so special about Ahn Pan Seok's latest masterpiece. The plot is simple yet so beautiful. The characters live in their small little worlds yet you can feel the powerful emotions. 

There isn't much excitement in to the characters' lives - they work, they go about their usual routine, and they continue living their lives like most of us. Personally, I am amazed with the flow of story. Nothing much is happening, but you could see that the 2 main leads are slowly getting emotionally attached to each other. Applause to Jung Hae In and Han Ji Min because I could see their characters come to life. Such great acting!




Can we talk about this library scene on episode 3? My gosh. There was no dialogue, but every single time, I think about it I smile like an idiot. The scene is engraved in my mind. Ahn Pan Seok sure makes the ordinary locations extraordinary. The cinematography and art direction proves that there is beauty in the simplest of things.



Remember this scene on episode 1 where he handed her a pair of chopsticks? That's the thing about this show: it emphasizes heavily on the little things. They may be talking about nothing, but it slowly adds up to the bigger picture. Before you know it, those small talk scenes make a big impact. I guess that's why I love it so much. This is what happens in real life, you know. One Spring Night highlights the many scenes that a lot of people experience in their daily lives.

I love how it shows the realistic approach of starting a relationship. It is lengthy and it will get messy at some point. AND THAT IS WHAT THE WRITERS ARE TRYING TO POINT OUT. Jeong In now thinks she is ''betraying'' her boyfriend, and conflicting emotions starts to creep in. I want Jeong In to know that a change of heart is NOT betraying Gi Seok. 




Jeong In is really torn between ending something she's used to for 7 years or starting a completely new experience. It's up to her now if she decides to take a leap of faith. It just makes me sad to see that she thinks she's the evil person here because she had a change of heart. 

All our emotions will change just like the seasons. Besides, it takes two people to cheat. Ji Ho knows she's in a relationship, and yet he continues to pursue her. Ugh FORBIDDEN LOVE, but I still ship them 100%. I hope Jeong In will break up with Gi Seok very soon before things get out of hand. I just don't like it that even Jeong In's father wants her to marry for his own selfish reasons. He wants to save his own face, and strengthen his ties with Gi Seok's parents



Ji Ho has been more straightforward in the recent episode. Basing from the teaser for the upcoming episode, it looks like Jeong In and Gi Seok might finally break up. We will see how Jeong In and Ji Ho are going to resist their intense feelings. After watching each episode, I can feel their intensity too. I don't know how I'm going to survive until 16 episodes. I feel like everything can go wrong anytime, and it will definitely break my heart.

Seeing Jeong In and Ji Ho pains me. I ship them so hard. I hope they will have some happy moments too, and  some relationship buildup in the coming episode. Ahn Pan Seok, please don't break them apart. They deserve to be happy. 

Jung Hae In and Han Ji Min in One Spring Night

One Spring Night
a.k.a 봄밤
More info on IMDB | 2019|

Yoo Ji Ho (Jung Hae In), a pharmacist and a single dad, meets Lee Jeong In (Han Ji Min).  Of course, things are not easy for Ji Ho since he needs to work for his child. Lee Jeong In has her share of problems too. Her dad is insistent that she should marry her longtime boyfriend. Despite her boyfriend's impressive credentials, she decides to weigh her options.

Will Jeong In decide to get married? Will Ji Ho give love a chance?





To be honest, I was hesitant whether I will give One Spring Night a try or not. It had a similar concept with Jung Hae In's previous drama, Something in the Rain. I admit that I was NOT fan of the show. I didn't like it. I think it was mainly because of Son Ye Jin's character. She was a pushover during the start so I got annoyed and decided to drop the show. 

Sorry, I can't help but compare the 2 shows because of the similar story. Not only that, the two also shared the same production crew. Ahn Pan Seok directed both  Something in the Rain and One Spring Night. The latter was supposed to be Jung Hae In and Son Ye Jin's reunion project, but she declined the offer. I am glad she did because I don't think Son Ye Jin fits the role anyway. Han Ji Min did justice to Lee Jeong In.

I can see how her character (Lee Jeong In) is fierce. She knows what she wants. I like that in a person. I love how she fought for her happiness. Just because her sister Lee Seo In got married, it does not mean Lee Jeong In has to. Look at these snippets from episode 1:


This scene was when Lee Jeong In's dad asked when she's going to get married. She just said, Who knows what will happen? No pressure on when that is exactly. I like that about her.

AND THEN, this happened. She finally told her dad straight to his face that she wants to think about it carefully.
"I won't be pushed into it (getting married) like her (Lee Seo In.) I want to weigh my options and get married on my own terms when I am ready."
Lee Jeong In

20 Times Cha Eun Woo Made Our Hearts Flutter on My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (Part 1)



My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
a.k.a 내 아이디는 강남미인
More info on IMDB | 2018|

Because of her ugly appearance, Kang Mi Rae was always teased and bullied by her schoolmates. Now that she is entering college, she wants a fresh start with no semblance of her depressing past. She decided to undergo plastic surgery, but sadly, things did not change. She is still bullied at her new school and people tag her as a "Gangnam Beauty." However, she found a friend in Do Kyung Seok. He does not care about things like physical attractiveness and good looks.

Now that My ID Is Gangnam Beauty is over, we can't help but rewatch our favorite scenes. If you ask me, I still can't believe that the show is done. My Friday and Saturday nights will NEVER be the same again without the #DoRae couple. Join me as I take a trip down memory lane and relive the best moments of "My ID Is Gangnam Beauty." Prepare to once again fall in love with Do Kyung Seok. ❤️

1. The moment he beat up Chan Woo's ass in Ep.1
2. Kyung Seok remembered the old Mi Rae. 

 3. He was able to catch Mi Rae when Chan Woo pushed her.
 4. He volunteered to drink for Mi Rae.
 5. He was able to see through Soo Ah's innocent facade.

5 Reasons to Watch TVN's Bubblegum

Bubblegum
a.k.a 풍선껌
More info on IMDB | 2015|

Park Ri Hwan (Lee Dong Wook) and Kim Haeng Ah (Jung Ryeo Won) are very close since they grew up together. Since Haeng Ah’s parents died, she was raised by Ri Hwan's family. Years later, Ri Hwan becomes an eastern medicine doctor while Haeng Ah is a producer at a  radio station. In this series, you will witness how Ri Hwan and Haeng Ah progress from being best friends to lovers.  

When you search for the top romance kdramas, Bubblegum won't be on the list. It may not be the best in terms of plot, but it is STILL worthy of praises.  There were too many subplots and too many characters to be honest. If only the story concentrated more on Lee Dong Wook and Jung Ryeo Won, everything would have been better.  That's why in this blog post, I've listed 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH BUBBLEGUM. Let's get started, shall we?

1. THE CHEMISTRY
Lee Dong Wook and Jung Ryeo Won had an AMAZING chemistry. I'm not even exaggerating on this because the moment you will finish Bubblegum, you won't be able to deny the fact that they are perfect for each other. Their scenes together looked very natural and spontaneous. Their friendship was portrayed in a believable way. From being just friends, their relationship did not magically transform to being lovers. The transition is not instantaneous and they spent time dealing with the what ifs. (Too bad, the show had too many couples that the viewers can't focus on the main leads.)  
Cutie Ri Hwan waving to Haeng Ah.
 The way Ri Hwan hugs Haeng Ah. 
 When Ri Hwan tells her to stay
 Another big hug from Ri Hwan.
 A kiss from Haeng Ah.
The two leads sharing secrets lol

Cover Reveal: Idle (The Seven Deadly #4) by Fisher Amelie


Idle (The Seven Deadly #4)
by Fisher Amelie


Stop. Leave me to my devices and go away. Just get off my back already, all right? You don't know me, don't know my situation. You don't know the town I live in, the people I live with, the friends I own. Don't hold me to your standards. Stop expecting the best from me. I've never been given the tools to be her. 

So let me alone. Life's easy when nothing expects so little of you. Easy is what I crave. Easy is what I do best. Let the world weep. What good could I possibly do them anyhow? Follow my lead and close your eyes. It's effortless. 

Stop asking about me. I'm okay with being no one, a nobody. I'm comfortable with this stagnant life.There's nothing I stand to lose. I've taken no risks. 

Life can't be changed by simply doing nothing. 

Can it?

I’m Lily Hahn and this is the story of how I went from a life of hollow nothing to a life of exhaustive agony and why I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.



THERE YOU HAVE IT GUYS!
The official book cover and blurb of IDLE.
Who's excited for book 4?
Vain has been my fave so far, but I can't wait to learn more about Lily Hahn.

 
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