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一念关山 a journey to love episode 3: liu yuning's 弹幕 bullet comments

since bullet comments aren't available on the international version of iqiyi, i figured i'd compile and translate them. i'll go back to ep 2 to compile liu shishi's comments too eventually

(when the princess and the guard she likes were holding hands) liu yuning: take your hands off [her] (a light smile)

(when ren ruyi pretended to be his younger cousin-sister) liu yuning: oh, i see, this is how you guys are playing it, huh?

(when ren ruyi comes to the rescue) liu yuning: ruyi, ruyi, conform to my heart's desire* and appear quickly * the joke here is that her name 如意 ruyi means as one desires

(after ren ruyi uses her 飞花落叶 / fluttering flowers and falling leaves technique to kill their attackers) four best men ywi: can liu yuning also perform a fluttering flowers and falling leaves to (s)kill* people? liu yuning: liu yuning can't, ning yuanzhou can. mu funing: i anticipate watching it 😄 aiya i'm xiao-jiu'er: hahahaha yue linglong, little princess: hahahaha * 鲨 / shark is used to replace the homophonous 杀 / kill here

(after ren ruyi kills lou qingqiang (zhao ji's second-in-command) liu yuning: my power of visual discernment has never been wrong, she really is a vermillion-robed guard.

(when chief minister zhang uses his brothers-in-arms to guilt ning yuanzhou into doing his bidding) liu yuning: ning yuanzhou's only weak spot (lit. "soft rib") has been discovered by you

(after ning yuanzhou agrees) liu yuning: gap [i.e. break] is on hold; it'll have to wait for ning yuanzhou to do fieldwork first

(once the team has been assembled) liu yuning: the feeling of [my] brothers gathering together is really great—off we go!

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The Islamic Republic of Terror: Hezbollah & Hamas | Naftali Bennett | EP 487

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with the 13th Prime Minister of Israel, Naftali Bennett. They discuss the internal divisions of Israel, how October 7th refocused the nation, the means by which the Islamic Republic of Iran operates its industry of terror, the victim/victimizer narrative, and what victory might actually look like. Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician who entered politics in 2006 as the Chief of Staff for Benjamin Netanyahu. From 2018 to 2022 he served as the leader of the New Right party. Then from June 2021 to June 2022, he served as the 13th prime minister of Israel. He retired after one term, becoming the 3rd alternate Prime Minister. He then resigned from this position and re-entered the private sphere as a board member of the Israeli tech company Quantum Source.

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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines online Today, What are the top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today, Friday, 23rd August, 2024.   Staying updated on the latest developments in Nigeria is essential, especially in today's fast-paced world. Here are the top 13 Nigerian newspaper headlines for August 23, 2024, that capture the most significant news across the country. From breaking stories to in-depth analyses, these headlines reflect the top news in Nigeria this morning. Whether you're interested in politics, business, or social issues, these latest Nigerian newspaper headlines will keep you informed. Dive into the top stories in Nigeria today and stay ahead with the latest updates. The latest Nigerian headlines for August 24, 2024:   Here are the latest Nigerian newspaper headlines for Saturday:   1. Supreme Court Affirms Ododo’s Election as Kogi Governor: The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State, dismissing the appeals challenging his victory in the gubernatorial election.   2. Supreme Court Affirms Diri’s Re-election as Bayelsa Governor: The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the electoral victory of Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing all petitions against his re-election. 3. Tinubu Promises to Equip Nigeria’s Military: President Bola Tinubu has pledged to further equip and empower the Nigerian military to enhance national security. This promise was made during a meeting with military chiefs in Abuja   4. Flood Risk in Abia, Ondo, 8 Others as Nigerian Govt Issues Alert on River Niger Rising Level: The Federal Government has issued an alert on the rising water levels of the River Niger, warning of potential flooding in Abia, Ondo, and eight other states. Citizens in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures.   5. FG Claims Over 20,000 Holding Fake Certificates in Nigeria: The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, revealed that at least 21,600 people are using fake certificates obtained from institutions in Benin Republic, Togo, and other countries. The government is taking steps to address this issue.   6. Tinubu Swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as New CJN: In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s judiciary, President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, formally inaugurating her as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria.   7. Afreximbank Finances Oando’s Acquisition of NAOC: The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has provided funding for the $783 million acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) by Oando Petroleum and Natural Gas Company Limited   8. Dispatch Rider Dies in Lagos Auto Crash: A dispatch rider tragically lost his life in an auto crash along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos on Friday. The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the area.   9. Edo Queens Make History with WAFU Champions League Triumph: Edo Queens have become the second Nigerian club to win the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament, marking a significant achievement in Nigerian women's football.   10. Leverkusen Begin Title Defence with 11th-Minute Stoppage-Time Winner: Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface played a crucial role for Bayer Leverkusen as they began their Bundesliga title defence with a dramatic victory, scoring an 11th-minute stoppage-time winner.   11. Police Rescue 20 Kidnapped Medical Students, House Officer: The Benue State Police Command has successfully rescued 20 medical students and a house officer who were abducted in Otukpo Local Government Area. The rescue operation, led by a tactical squad deployed by the Inspector-General of Police, was carried out without any ransom being paid.   12. Indians Taking Over Jobs in Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector – PENGASSAN Laments: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised concerns over the increasing number of Indians occupying jobs in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The association is calling for stricter regulations to protect local employment.   13. Lagos Diverts Traffic for Reconstruction of Lagos-Badagry Carriageway: The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions to facilitate the reconstruction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Motorists are advised to follow alternative routes and adhere to traffic management measures put in place.   14. Nigeria Records 40 Confirmed Mpox Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 40 cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) across the country. The NCDC is urging the public to maintain good hygiene practices and report any suspected cases to health authorities. Nigerian Newspaper Headlines – Top 13 News Stories in Nigeria This Morning, August 23, 2024   15. Botswana Discovers World’s Second-Largest Diamond: Botswana has announced the discovery of the world’s second-largest diamond, weighing 1,174 carats. This remarkable find was made by the Debswana Diamond Company and is expected to significantly boost the country’s economy.     That is all for today on Nigerian Newspaper Headlines. Click here more Naija News.

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உதயநிதி துணை முதல்வராக நியமிக்கப்பட்டால் வரவேற்க மாட்டோம்: இபிஎஸ் | We will not welcome udhaynidhi Stalins appointment as Deputy Chief Minister: EPS

சேலம்: “அமைச்சர் உதயநிதி, கருணாநிதியின் பேரன், ஸ்டாலினின் மகன் அவ்வளவு தான். அவர் துணை முதல்வராக நியமிக்கப்பட்டால் வரவேற்க மாட்டோம்” என்று அதிமுக பொதுச்செயலாளர் பழனிசாமி தெரிவித்துள்ளார். அதிமுக பொதுச்செயலாளர் பழனிசாமி முன்னிலையில், மாற்றுக் கட்சியினர் அதிமுக-வில் இணையும் நிகழ்ச்சி, ��ேலத்தை அடுத்த ஓமலூரில் உள்ள அதிமுக புறநகர் மாவட்ட அலுவலகத்தில் இன்று (ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை) நடைபெற்றது. இதில், முன்னாள்…

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Lok Sabha election results in TN crucial for Palaniswami and AIADMK's future

Chennai:  The results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu will be crucial for AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). After party coordinator and former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) was ousted from the party along with his supporters in the July 11, 2022 meeting of the AIADMK’s General Council, the party is solely under the control of…

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Bad Prosecutor Ep. 4 Recap

Deputy Chief Prosecutor Lee Jang-Won's death has left Jin Jung stunned. All evidence indicates that his death was a homicide, but he is the only one who believes this. Jin Jung abandons all duties at the Civil Affairs Division to search for concrete evidence that could disprove Chief Prosecutor Lee's death as a suicide.

If you want to watch the series for yourself, stop reading! This post contains spoilers to the storyline.

Deputy Chief Lee's death was portrayed as a suicide, but Jung suspects it was a murder.

A-Ra investigates the case with Tae-Ho's approval while Jung and A-Ra search for evidence. Meanwhile Chul-Gi remains at the Civil Affairs Office, attempting to distract Jae-Kyung from Jung's absence with an awkward smile. However, Jae-Kyung quickly realizes that Jung is missing. Jung rejects the call from him. He believes that he will be scolded whether he answers or not.

To speed up the process, Jung asks Joong-Do to hack into Deputy Chief Lee's call history. He finds a friend of the victim in the call list and sets up a meeting. At the meeting, he discovers what the deputy chief has been searching for: an MP3 player.

A-Ra is waiting for the deputy chief's autopsy. Evidence of foul play was found upon initial examination of the body, but the offical autopsy report indicates suicide.

Jung and A-Ra regroup after receiving the results. A-Ra suggests they stop investigating since the official paperwork states that it was a suicide. They do not have enough evidence to dispute it. Jung persists and spends the night at his desk searching for evidence. Jae-Kyung offers him to ramyeon and questions why he continues to engage in behaviour that he knows will result in trouble. His answer is, "Because no one else will do it if I don't." When Jae-Kyung asks him to take out the newspapers to the trash, Jung discovers a headline stating that the medical examiner who worked on the deputy chief's autopsy has a history of fabrication or at least allegations of it. Jae-Kyung appears to be carrying some heavy baggage, particularly with Tae-Ho, despite regularly discouraging Jung. This may explain why he is discreetly assisting Jung. Additionally, Jae-Kyung reportedly met with the deputy chief shortly before his death.

Jung asked the deputy chief's daughter for a second autopsy, even though his family was angry with him. She agreed after he suggested that there might be foul play involved. To maintain secrecy, he decides to remove the body covertly and obtain his own medical examiner. Jung also reaches out to an anatomy professor to perform the autopsy discreetly, although he had to use his charm - even if it meant making cringey jokes.

Chul-Gi, Eun-Ji, and Joong-Do are entrusted with sneaking out the body, with Joong-Do playing the role of a corpse. They successfully retrieve the body, but in the chaos, Eun-Ji and Chul-Gi forget that Joong-Do is still inside the coffin. As a result, he is about to be cremated in place of the deputy chief. The crew rescues him, but almost burns him in the cremation machine first.

As everything is unfolding, the chairman of Kangsan Law Firm, Seo Hyun-Kyu is pressuring the justice minister to appoint a specific individual as the new chief prosecutor, following the recent murder of the deputy chief. Seo Hyun-Kyu is the driving force behind this. He first sends out his son and heir, Seo Ji-Han, to deliver the message. However, when it is not promptly followed, he confronts the justice minister himself and hits him hard to break his nose.

At the prosecution office, Do-Hwan faces jeers when his "ladder" suddenly dies. He approaches Tae-Ho promising to do whatever he asks and be his sword but Tae-Ho rejects him.

Chairman Seo has been pushing for Tae-Ho to become the new head. Tae-Ho has been hiding his ambition at work by portraying himself as righteous and unambitious. However, he is just like anyone else who wants to climb up the ladder. He has been collaborating with the chairman, and they are so close that he calls him "hyung".

Tae-Ho arrives at the prosecution office the next day and is greeted as the new chief. He maintains his unambitious and solemn persona. Meanwhile, Jung eagerly awaits the autopsy report. His hunch is confirmed when the second autopsy reveals possible foul play. Do-Hwan arrives with a warrant for Jung's immediate arrest. As he and Chul-Gi prepare to continue investigating, they must now deal with this new development. Jung is charged with the murder of the deputy chief. Unfortunately, Jung did get framed.

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EXCLUSIVE: Romanian Environment Ministry releases closed-doors meeting recording, revealing forest and biodiversity loss admission in talk with European Parliament delegates

Article supported by an IJ4EU grant for independent reporting

by Crina-Gabriela Boroş

(Photo: Truck transporting freshly-cut wood from a private forest (according to Romsilva employees present), driving through Romsilva’s Ocolul Domneşti on a rainy day in South Făgăraş mountains, 17 May 2023. Copyrighted - all rights reserved.)

Pressed by us and in a move to refute European Parliament’s petition delegation’s allegation of closed-door policy during a joint meeting in Bucharest, the Romanian Ministry of Environment released the event’s audio recording – probing illegal logging and environment destruction complaints – to Freedom House Romania / PressHub.

On Tuesday May 6, PREShub published the PETI delegation’s reaction to our revelation that media access to key moments of their fact-finding visit to Romania was tightly controlled and severely restricted.

The delegation held discussions with the Ministry of Environment and visited the country, following complaints regarding systemic illegal logging, as well as a list of referrals regarding the destruction of protected habitats.

The PRESShub’s feature contains a quote from the Ministry of Environment’s chief spokesperson, who told us that it was the PETI delegates who did not allow media representatives to attend the technical meeting with the Minister on a critical issue of major public interest.

But PETI delegation lead Yana Toom wrote to PRESShub to “clarify that shortly before the meeting at the Ministry the leader of the delegation asked the participants if they agreed to the participation of journalists in the meeting and that the Minister of Environment objected”.

Romania’s Ministry of the Environment responds to PETI

PRESShub requested a clarification from the Ministry of the Environment, regarding the latter statement from PETI’s response. Afterall, Environment, Waters and Forests Minister’s spokesperson Mihai Drăgan did initially tell us that „the only reason why the press did not have access to the meeting is that this was at the request of PETI delegates. The nature of this meeting is not public”.

A Ministry of Environment’s representative specified that such a discussion between the two sides, about media access, did not take place!

„Following preliminary discussions for the organisation of the meeting on May 15, as well as the PETI Commission’s usual practices for similar actions, MMAP proposed media access for image opportunities at the beginning of the meeting, as well as the support of statements by the participants at the end”, the communique sais.

“The EP representatives had no objections to the proposed format, also stating that, due to the limited time, there will be no press statements from the delegation leadership.”

“Regarding the information according to which there would have been a discussion before the actual meeting, in which the head of the EP delegation would have requested the consent for the participation of journalists and the minister would have opposed it, we specify that the information is totally erroneous, such a discussion did not exist, neither at the beginning of the meeting, nor after it”, an Environment Ministry’s spokesperson said.

As such, “in the spirit of transparency”, the Romanian Environment Ministry is granting access to the full recording of the talks, released exclusively to PRESShub.

Listen to the recording on SoundCloud - https://tinyurl.com/4s4yjmkc. 

(Original article published on PRESSHub - https://presshub.ro/exclusive-romanian-environment-ministry-releases-closed-doors-meeting-recording-revealing-forest-and-biodiversity-loss-admission-in-talk-with-european-parliament-delegates-274472/)

LORDS OF TIMBER is a project supported by an IJ4EU grant for independent reporting, managed by the European Journalism Centre and the International Press Institute. This is one article in a series exposing aspects tied to EU’s “famous” “environmental” infringement.

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K’taka Trying To Turn Tn Into Desert: Eps On Mekedatu Row | Chennai News

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday condemned the Karnataka government’s attempts to build a dam in Mekedatu across the river Cauvery. The former CM warned the ‘Karnataka government’ that the AIADMK would resort to all forms of protests to prevent Tamil Nadu from becoming a desert. EPS was responding to Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar’s address to…

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Huge Win For Team EPS As Madras High Court Throws Out OPS Challenge

Celebrations broke out at the party headquarters over a resolution to the protracted drama for leadership.

Chennai: In a big win for team EPS (AIADMK interim chief Edappadi K Palaniswami), the Madras High Court today rejected the challenge by rival leader O Panneerselvan (OPS) to his expulsion from the party and the former's elevation to the party's powerful General Secretary post. AIADMK is now likely to formally announce EPS as its General Secretary. Celebrations broke out at the party headquarters over a resolution to the protracted drama for leadership.

Team OPS is now likely to appeal to a two judge bench.

The Madras High Court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the elevation of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami as the AIADMK's interim general secretary by the party's general council in July last year. The resolutions were adopted, and the amendments made to the party's by-laws. The supreme court had recently upheld the July 11 general council as legal, but left it to the Madras High court to decide on the legality of the resolutions.

EPS had on Saturday filed nomination for election to the party's General Secretary post, which O Panneerselvan slammed as a "pickpocket-like" approach, alleging due party process was not followed.

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Messages of support have been coming in from across Alberta and the country after the fatal shooting of two Edmonton police officers on Thursday. Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee announced at a press conference on Thursday morning that Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan was shot by a male when they responded to a domestic dispute call early Thursday morning.

McFee said the male shooter is also dead, after what investigators believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A female of unknown age was also taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi also spoke at Thursday's press conference. "As a former police officer myself, this hits very close to home. To all my brothers and sisters out there, my heart is with you," Ellis told reporters.

"What’s more essential now is that we provide our support to the family members, friends, and colleagues of those officers. On behalf of the city council, city administration, and all Edmontonians, I extend my deepest condolences to the family members of these members, and all of the Edmonton Police Service," Sohi said.

"We hold you in our hearts as you mourn this profound loss, and we mourn it with you."

Sohi also urged Edmontonians to thank their EPS officers. "When you see an officer working to keep you safe, and our community safe, please thank them for their service."

Flags at police stations in the city have been lowered to half-mast, and a sign on the door of the West Division station, where the two officers were based, notes the station is closed for the day and will reopen on March 17. "This morning, these officers made the ultimate sacrifice while selflessly serving all of us who call Edmonton home. And the families, friends, and colleagues whose shoulders our service members stand on each day have now also made that ultimate sacrifice," Erick Ambtman, chair of the Edmonton Police Commission, said in a written statement.

"We are extremely saddened by the news of these two young lives being cut short. Constables Jordan and Ryan will be forever remembered for their courage, bravery, compassion, and service while working to keep Edmonton’s streets safe."

The bodies of the two officers were escorted by fire, EMS, and police vehicles to the medical examiner's office on Thursday morning. Officers lined the streets to see their fallen comrades arrive.

McFee thanked his emergency response colleagues for the escort in his remarks to the media. "I want to thank all of our partners who reached out so quickly with fire, EMS, and our members to provide that escort to their final place," he said, his voice shaking.

The prime minister and premier have also responded daily as police officers put themselves in harm’s way to keep people safe. The news that two @EdmontonPolice officers have been killed in the line of duty reminds us of that reality. I’m sending my condolences to the officers’ loved ones and colleagues – we’re here for you," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote in a tweet.

"Today, the province mourns the loss of two police officers killed in the line of duty. On behalf of the Government of Alberta, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan," Premier Danielle Smith said in a statement with minister Ellis Day, police officers across Alberta put on their uniforms to step up to protect and serve our communities. The sudden and tragic deaths of these two Edmonton Police Service officers remind us again of the dangers police officers constantly face to ensure the safety of Albertans."

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley issued a statement. "We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific shootings that took place this morning," she wrote in a tweet.

"As we await information, our thoughts are with all who have been touched by this awful tragedy, including the families, loved ones, and colleagues of two fallen Edmonton police officers." Jay Woodcroft, head coach of the Edmonton Oilers commented on the death of the officers while addressing the media on Thursday afternoon.

"I just want to acknowledge our two fallen police officers, obviously Const. Jordan, Const. Ryan, their families are in the hearts and minds of everyone involved with the Edmonton Oilers organization," Woodcroft said. "Very tough morning for our group, tough morning for the City of Edmonton." The Oilers tweeted that the officers would be honored at Thursday night's game.

The wife of the last EPS officer to be killed on duty also commented on the deaths. Const. Daniel Woodall was fatally shot on June 8, 2015, and a second officer was injured as police attempted to arrest a suspect.

"I'm heartbroken to hear the news of two officers sadly taken today in the line of duty," Claire Woodall wrote in a statement on social media. "It brings back painful memories. I'm saddened to think these same feelings will be shared by the fallen officers' families again today. Thoughts and prayers pour out to all involved and of course our extended EPS family." She signed the statement "The Woodall family - Claire Gabe, and Callen."

The Toronto Zoo says it is closing most of its bird enclosures to guests after several cases of avian flu were confirmed in southern Ontario this week. In a series of tweets, the zoo said that because some of the cases were detected within 200 kilometers of the zoo's location, "we are required to take precautions to protect the birds in our care."

That includes outright closing or "significantly modifying" the walk-through aviaries and shutting down behind-the-scenes tours of animal food preparation and bird housing, according to the tweets.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently found avian flu at two locations in Ontario. One was at a non-commercial property in Chatham-Kent on March 10, and a second was at a commercial property in the Township of West Lincoln, southeast of Hamilton, on March 14.

The particular strain of avian flu currently circulating is highly contagious and lethal to birds. Last year saw explosive outbreaks of the H5N1 virus in poultry populations throughout the world, including in Canada, where roughly 4.7 million domestic birds were infected. Close to 270 farms and production facilities saw outbreaks in 2022, according to the CFIA.

CBC News reported last month that scientists have been tracking the virus' spread to an increasing number of mammals, fuelling concerns about the increased potential for transmission to humans. In B.C., eight skunks found dead in residential areas in late February tested positive for avian influenza. It is believed they contracted the virus by scavenging on wild birds.

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AIADMK Factions Initiate Discussion Over Candidate for Erode East By-poll

Last Updated: February 04, 2023, 14:55 IST (R-L) AIADMK leaders Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) and O Panneerselvam (OPS). (File Pic/News18) The supporters of former Chief Minister K Palaniswami are confident of the council recommending the choice of former lawmaker K S Thennarasu, already announced, as they are numerically strong. The rival faction, under another former Chief Minister O…

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M. G. Ramachandran. film actor, Chief minister of Tamil nadu (1917-1987) MG Ramachandran birth anniversary: AIADMK interim general secy EPS pays tribute at party office

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Rewatching NiF ep 13 and -  I never noticed before how, when Jingyan is first establishing his authority and assembling trustworthy advisors, Mei Changsu suggests those he thinks Jingyan would easily befriend (as much as he can befriend them, with his status) not simply for the political potential they have. Most telling is how he, Advisor Su, follows up on how Jingyan’s relationships are progressing with these ministers. It not only speaks to a master strategist who knows (perhaps more intimately than he otherwise should, as a mere jianghu chief who has inserted himself into court politics) the prince’s temperament and the people he would gravitate to as trustworthy individuals; it also subtly shows just how much he, Lin Shu, wants Jingyan to build relationships with people who are good for him, and who will aid him best in the years to come. He just wants his friend to be as comfortable and supported as he can be in the years to come, because as much as he has thrust Jingyan on this path (the path and role Jingyan himself would never think to assume, but the one Lin Shu knows he can fulfil) he knows that he, himself, will not be there to support him in the long run. As much as Lin Shu - Mei Changsu -’s motives are selfish, he still tries to protect and empower his friend, by giving him all the tools he needs to become the just ruler the narrative demands he becomes, and Lin Shu knows his friend can be. As selfish as Mei Changsu may think he is, as Changed as he may think he is, he is - at his core, defiantly - still Lin Shu, trying to protect his friend.  

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The Devil Judge: Episode 5

I just finished The Devil Judge and something about this show compelled me to take copious notes - it had emotional intensity and layers of mystery. These are long and rambling, so they're likely not of interest to anyone else, but since I spent all that time writing it I decided, why not post it. Perhaps someone will find it interesting.

Below are my moment-to-moment reactions, predictions and analysis as I watched episode 5.

eps 1&2  ep3  ep4  ep5  ep6  ep7  ep8  ep9   ep10  ep11  ep12  ep13  ep14  ep15  ep16

I wrote about my initial impressions, up to episode 5, here and here.

This is cleaned up only slightly. I followed the spelling given in the Viki subtitles. I mostly don't explain what I'm reacting to, so this will probably only make sense if you've seen the episode recently. Occasionally I give timestamps.

Interesting that they do so little to change his look between Ga-On and Isaac. That has to be intentional but why I'm not sure yet. 

Hello abs. 

"I don't think about a guy I've already killed. If I actually killed him, that is." To E at (3:45)

It does seem like she believes he killed her father. 

(5:20). Why does G confess here? Is he totally won over by y's tale? Or is it strategic? He must know that Y already knows. 

Hmm. Does Y feel seen by g? Did he figure out the frame of the revenge plan? (5:45).

(7:55) "Even if no one else understands. I do." And Y's subtle expression 

Then the demand to choose. 

"It's fun, being with you" what an interesting explanation to give G. I wonder what was the Korean word they translated as fun.

(9:00)  This mysterious exchange with Mysterious Assistant (who was hiding in the study?)

"It is as predicted."  "Then why are you doing that?" [what exactly? Letting him back on the panel?] "Who knows? Seeing that I'm being shown such sympathy, should I say I'm a little embarrassed? And I don't have much experience saying that." 

(22:30)  Where are the cops raiding? 

(24:00) Y and Mysterious Assistant plotting on the roof. 

(24:38) His smile! In response to G telling him to eat or he'll get wrinkles. 

His playfulness with the electronic butler. Cute but maybe also sad - is that the only 'person' he can be playful with? 

Also he's probably in a good mood because of Ga-On cooking for him and teasing him. 

And he eats it! 

Secret blue vest back

(29:04) G and  Yun Su Hyeon (YSH) conversation about Y, and about her protecting G.

He's starting to pull away from her and toward Y here. 

Baby G's earring! 

Same injury as in flashback with mentor? Or just similar make up?

Also her flashback where she explicitly says she becomes a cop to keep rescuing G. 

He also tells her to be careful - it's too big for one person.  YSH - ‘it's too late now’. 

(33:00) loaded convo between Y and Chief Justice. 

Same prosecutor here, I think. (Starting around 35:00) Did he plot with JSA?

39:45 JSA explaining (sort of) her plan to Minister Cha. 

Oh, Y and JSA don't talk here, just significant looks. 

(41:19)  Oh wow. The first thing we see on the newspaper he's cutting is the ruler, presumably the one his dad used to hit him with? 

This is all very staged. By Y for G? By the directors for the audience?

Y deliberately confusing G about his motives. The way they stared at each other! 

"I'm used to being seen as a monster, but you looking at me that way, with that face, hurts my heart."  (Y is trying to be manipulative, but maybe he also subconsciously means it? And obviously referring to Isaac's face, but is he also perhaps getting fond of G's face?)

(I haven't even got into the implications of G looking like Isaac. Is it supposed to be as exact as it is? If this really is a romance, are they implying some incestuousness on Y's part?  What does this mean?!)

This whole conversation on monsters and victims and pretending to be strong. Y's shifting expressions! "You do waver if I talk like this". 

(43:30). Memory/fantasy of protecting his child self from his fathers beating. (The ruler). 

This child actor is so good, and also matches Ji Sung so well. It feels very believable that they're the same character. 

"Don't hit me. Don't hit me."  😢 and featuring the cross on his wrist. 

"I am fed up with this house." (46:35) (that sounds gothic) oh my god his face. 

Oh, the lawn/window scene immediately follows. Y has taken to his bed and gets up when he hears them talking. 

The moment when I realized this was a gothic romance: Ga-On is playing with Elijah on the sunny lawn and Yo-Han is in the dark house, in his expensive dressing gown, peering through the curtains staring at him. Ga-On leans back on his arms in what is frankly a flirtatious pose, and their eyes meet.

(48:18) - G's face! His unintentionally(?) seductive pose! 

(48:40) Next is the mentor scene and a flashback around the motorcycle. Why did G get injured in the past? Is it plot relevant? 

Mystery characters so far: The tall man that either assists Y or possibly Y reports to. And now this longhaired woman on the expensive motorcycle 

Mentor asks G to choose. G pushes back (uncharacteristic?) (54:00) 

G is now starting to side with Y against his mentor and his protector. He's been forced to make a choice. Explicitly asked by both Y and his mentor. This fits both a corruption story and a romance story. 

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The Devil Judge ep 11-12

I bet Kim Ga On wishes he hadn’t gone to law school right about now. 

These two episodes were truly amazing. Kim Ga On dove so cleanly into Kang Yo Han’s mess and now, he’s lost his best friend and himself. I was skeptical of the bond that formed between them from the time Kim Ga On left the chief justice. He was making decisions according to his personal feelings about what happened to his family. He and Kang Yo Han both lost their family in different ways and found a new sense of family with each other and Elijah. The difference between their situations is that after Kang Yo Han lost his family, he sought revenge and continued to do so while Kim Ga On had Yoon Su Hyun to stop him. This allowed him to grieve his loss and continue with his life in a manner he enjoyed. Because Kim Ga On had this, he was able to bring a sense of joy into the house when he began living with Kang Yo Han and Elijah. 

Kang Yo Han and his manipulation tactics. Kang Yo Han has manipulated Kim Ga On from the very beginning of their relationship, often using his family. Kang Yo Han first brought up Kim Ga On’s family when the three judges were having dinner with each other. At this point, they barely knew each other and Kim Ga On had a big reaction to the invasion of his privacy. After the bomb went off in Kang Yo Han’s office, he took Kim Ga On to his home rather than a hospital, claiming it was safer, and took his phone away. Kim Ga On was injured, unable to get back to his home (or anywhere else he wanted to be) and unable to contact anyone. Kim Ga On eventually got his phone back, but only once Kang Yo Han decided to give it to him. Kang Yo Han constantly kept information from Kim Ga On and only revealed it as he wanted to such as the fact that someone else was serving the thief who defrauded his parents sentence and that he wasn’t going to kill the thief’s family when the set the building on fire with them inside. During both of these encounters, Kim Ga On experienced intense emotional reactions which could have been avoided. Kang Yo Han kept Kim Ga On on the hook and toyed with his feelings. Lastly, in episode 12, Kang Yo Han explicitly tells Kim Ga On that he shouldn’t continue his relationship with Yoo Su Hyun. This is a classic tactic used by manipulators. Making the victim believe that everyone else is wrong and they are right, that they don’t need others, they only need the manipulator. 

Kang Yo Han’s history makes him sympathetic. He was almost abandoned to die as a baby and then abused physically and emotionally by his father. He was forced to live in a small room in the basement. He was ostracized by the kids at school. All this is true and he didn’t deserve any of that treatment. As viewers, we see the effects of this abuse in different ways. We see his brutal tactics when dealing with others, and we see an uncle who doesn’t know how to talk to his niece. We learn to care for him as Kim Ga On does. We see how happy he is to eat with others and play games. The thing is, the abused can also be abusers. And that doesn’t excuse those who abused them or their abusive actions against others. 

The scene at Minister Cha’s office was amazing. I initially thought that she wouldn’t kill herself when she got the gun because she is a person who saves herself before anyone else, but the more I think about it, her suicide was a way of saving herself. She would rather die than deal with the consequences of her actions. I was horrified when Kim Ga On immediately searched her pockets once seeing her dead body. He also expresses his own horror at his actions. 

It was necessary for Yoon Su Hyun to see Kim Ga On in that office. So far, whenever he’s done something shady/awful, he’s been with Kang Yo Han who lead him there. Once Yoon Su Hyun entered the office, Kim Ga On was able to see himself through her eyes. In an earlier episode, she said that if she caught him doing something bad, she’d arrest him herself. I believed she would, but her love for him won over her own principals. I think this is why she’s so mad at Kim Ga On, not only for his actions, but because she betrayed herself to protect him. I hope that their relationship can recover. 

I feel bad for Elijah. She didn’t do anything except be born into that family and be in the church when it caught fire. She’s lived a lonely life and experienced constant loss. 

I have no idea where this show is going.