#Go Joon Hee*

[dragonsareawesome123]

Angels in America (2024) dir. Shin Yucheong

[kdram-chjh]

Kdrama: She Was Pretty (2015)

She was pretty | second lead syndrome 😭 | kdrama

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[staydandy]

All That We Loved (2023) - 우리가 사랑했던 모든 것 - Whump List

List by StayDandy

Synopsis : Go Yoo and Go Joon Hee are two friends in high school with different tastes. When Joon Hee becomes sick, Go Yoo donates a kidney to him. Not long after Joon Hee experiences a surprising side effect of the transplant; cellular memory syndrome. Suddenly Joon Hee starts to have habits and behave like Go Yoo. The two friends even become love rivals for new girl at school. (MDL)

AKA : Love, Hara High School | Love, High School | Love, Do It

Whumpee : Go Joon Hee played by Jo Joon Young (right) • Go Yoo played by Oh Se Hun (center)

Country : 🇰🇷 South Korea Genres : Friendship, School, Youth, Romance, Bromance

Notes : This is a Full Whump List

Episodes on List : 7 Total Episodes : 8

*Spoilers below*

01 : [flash-forward] Go Yoo & Go Joon Hee are hospitalized, both in surgery, Go Yoo donating a kidney to Joon Hee, one of them flatlines (it's very hard to tell which) … [present] Joon Hee is bumped into, unsteady, dizzy, ear ringing … Go Yoo is kicked & punched … Joon Hee's ears ringing, headache, unsteady … blurry vision, headache

02 : Blurry vision … Go Yoo has an allergic reaction to peanuts (comedic) … Joon Hee has a headache, medicating … ear ringing, headache … ear ringing, pain … ear ringing, pain, unsteady, blurry vision … Joon Hee is beat up; ear ringing, simultaneously Go Yoo is restless, seemingly in pain while sleeping

03 : … continued from previous ep. ... (replay) Joon Hee is beat up, simultaneously Go Yoo in restless, seemingly in pain while sleeping, nightmare ... Joon Hee hospitalized, diagnosed with kidney failure … a moment when he's unresponsive & machines are going crazy … [from ep 1 flash-forward] Go Yoo & Joon Hee in surgery, Go Yoo donating a kidney to Joon Hee, someone flatlines (still can't tell who - both?)

04 : Joon Hee is scared of a bird

06 : (near end) Beat up

07 : … continued from previous ep. ... (replay) Beat up … [flashback] allergic reaction to peanuts … [present] Go Yoo & Joon Hee fight

08 : … continued from previous ep. ... (replay) Go Yoo & Joon Hee fight … Joon Hee has a nightmare … head pain, ear ringing

Extra spoiler : The adult Dr. Go is Go Yoo

[junkobato]

Upcoming Kdrama May 2024 💚

1/5: Frankly Speaking with Go Kyung Pyo, Kang Han Na. 12 episodes; rom-com.

4/5: the Atypical Family with Chun Woo Hee, Jang Ki Yong. 12 episodes, fantasy, romance, action.

11/5: the Midnight Romance with Jung Ryeo Won, Wi Ha Joon, So Joo Yun. 16 episodes; romance.

13/5: Crash with Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, Heo Sung Tae. 12 episodes; thriller, mystery, comedy.

13/5: Dare to Love Me with Kim Myung Soo, Lee Yoo Young. 16 episodes; rom-com.

15/5: Uncle Samsik with Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, Lee Kyu Hyung. 16 episodes; business drama.

17/5: the 8 Show with Ryu Joon Yul, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jong Min. 8 episodes; thriller, psychological.

22/5: Not Very Strong, but Attractive Homicide Squad with Park Se Wan, Kim Dong Wook. 12 episodes; mystery, comedy.

24/5: Bitter Sweet Hell with Kim Hee Sun, Lee Hye Young, Kim Nam Hee. 12 episodes; thriller, mystery, comedy.

24/5: Connection with Ji Sung, Jeon Mi Do, Kwon Yul. 16 episodes; thriller, mystery.

Many new dramas! And so little time...

[rosenlily-aka-choconut]

Top 5 ships?

I’ll give you more than 5, my friend

Lee Rang/Yeo-hee (Canon, Tale of the nine tailed 1938)

Jaime/Brienne (Canon, Game of Thrones)

Lee Rang/Ki Yu-ri (Tale of the nine tailed)

They had such explosive chemistry!

Ten/Rose (Sort of canon) Doctor Who

Go Seung-tak/Cha Young-min (C’mon, they were in a romcom) - Ghost Doctor

Jang uk/Mu deok (I refuse to watch season 2)

Alchemy of Souls

Han Joon-hwi/Kang Sol A - Law school

(The script said legal drama, but Mr. Kim Beom wrote a rom-com here)

[binging-asian-dramas]

Never Twice. 8.5

Story: 8

Acting: 10

Chemistry: 10

Comparable to: Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life, (kdrama) ;Homemade Love Story (kdrama)

It’s a family story drama with 72 episodes (32min long). Is it worthwhile watching. Absolutely. It’s hella melodramatic though, so keep that in mind going in. You have a corrupt family, a somewhat vengeful widow, a suicidal couple, a golfer, two adults nearing their 50s who act like they’re in their 20s and a cute older couple. It can get a bit bonkers at times especially towards the later half, the ending had me rolling my eyes on how everyone ended up in one big happy family. And I mean EVERYONE. It’s still a really nice drama even with its ups and downs especially with the main leads who had a beautiful storyline that was written brilliantly for them. I mean the chemistry between the two. *chefs kiss*

[stuff-diary]

Just rewatched Tune in for Love after a long time and now I'm sure it's one of my favorite romance movies of all time. It just excels at everything I love about this genre: the mixture of fluff and angst, the yearning, the longing, the insane chemistry between Kim Go Eun and Jung Hae In... It's basically perfect. Also, I need both of them to reunite in a full-length drama, please 🥹🥹🥹

[passionforfiction]

Arthdal Chronicles

The first season of this fantasy story hits close to home. It depicts the cruelty and greed of villages that have the resources, food and technology to take advantage of others. The story doesn't waist time, the first episode starts with the Arthdal leaders asking the Neanthals to become part of their power. The Arthdal are afraid of the peaceful but strong Neanthals and pretend to negotiate, knowing they are not interested. And what do they do? The Arthdal leaders trick their own people and kill the Neanthals in order to take their lands. Asa Hon learns this when she is in the middle of the attack, and in order to safe Neanthal children, she leaves with a child and Ragaz, with whom she later has children with.

Arthdal continues to annihilate weaker villages, taking them as slaves for hard labor. It is Tagon, an Itgu in hiding, that makes all this possible for Arthdal. And even though he is loved by the village as a hero, his father and other leaders are trying to find ways of killing him, including making Mihol's daughter, Teaelha, into a spy. Even though Tagon is cruel, there is an innocence to his longing to be loved and accepted by the people. His relationship with Teaelha is of a love stronger than their ties to their families and interests. And even though we don't like what he does, some times we do wish him success in his endeavors and fight against the Arthdal leaders for power.

But it is the story of the Wahan Tribe that reminds us that Tagon and all Arthdal are cruel and greedy people that have no respect for others. This is a peaceful tribe in a far away land. They are more like Neanthals in their believes but they are also prejudice against Itgus like Eunseom, whose mother leaves him there before she dies. Eunseom's only true friend is Tanya, the daughter of the priestess and scientist of the village.

It is almost impossible to reach the place but Tagon and the Arthdal leaders find the way to reach the land, it takes them 10 years to reach it and less time to destroy it and take its people as prisoners and slaves. Here we see the struggle of these people who get separated, sold into slavery and fight with each other and their enslavers in order to survive. But it also shows the Wahan people mesmerized by the innovations and way of life in this civilized village.

Tanya ties Eunseom to her by naming him her dream and he will do anything to save her, but destiny takes them into two different paths. These two characters are also very naive, their innocence and sense of justice is what makes others follow them. They both want to forge a world where everyone is equal, no prejudice against people that are different, everyone on equal standing.

Tanya's relationship with Saya is a sad one at best. She is using Saya while Saya genuinely likes her. And even though, at some point she sees him as a friend and cares about him, she still uses his affection towards her. But she is not the only one using Saya, so is Tagon who separated him from his mother when he was a child and Teaelha who became his caregiver for Tagon. Still, Saya is not stupid and he knows how to play the game.

This first half ends with the downfall of the rule of the Arthdal leaders: Daekan, White Mountain, and Hae tribes; giving way to Tagon's rule under the name of Aramun; which damages the relationship he had with Teaelha. Tanya is now the high priest while Eunseom becomes a god for the Ago tribe and starts unifying weak tribes to end fights among them and focus on fighting against their common oppressor.

The second season starts 8 years after the final events of the first one. And the fighting is no longer centered on colonialism, but on taking down a threatening force that is not letting them continue with their expansion of territories. I have heard of people wondering why the change of actors for critical characters. I wouldn't have minded seeing the same actors since they are excellent ones and we got used to them. But I didn't mind the changes, I think that these new actors, brought some darkness to the characters that had been innocent and naive in the first season. They have learned to play the game and they are using what they have learned for their gain.

Tagon and Teaelha are no longer the close couple they had been, but they still love each other and have a son that unites them. Theirs is a tragic and powerful love story, tainted by the struggle for power.

In this half, we see Tagon's fall, and the rise of the ideology that drove Tanya and Eunseom into battle. But we are left with an open ending that promises more blood and restlessness. Saya wants Arthdal for his own since he can't have Tanya's love; and Teaelha wants to take Arthdal back as she promised Tagon; while Eunseom struggles to make Arthdal the land he and Tanya had envisioned.

It is the bloody story of a civilization in this fantasy world that reflects the truth about the history of our world so full of tyranny, blood and inequality.

It is not a story with clear lines and we will switch sides as their goals become twisted, but so is the story of rulers in the past and the present. This is a fantasy story, but it also criticizes what makes a country a country - it's bloody history of greedy men.

[blmpff]

imbc_news on twt 14.04.2023

[namjhyun]

MOVIE REVIEW | A Year-End Medley (2021)

Following the structure of Love Actually but using quintessential korean elements, A Year End Medley follows a group of people learning to live through heartbreak and disappointment, first love and second chances, and figuring out the best way to support your friends.

This film knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. The director fully understand what needs to be done to get the viewer invested in every storyline. That's a difficult task when you have a cast as big and star-studded as this one, where everyone is bringing their A+ game. Even the random 30 second cameos that you don't expect are really fun to watch.

The music is fun and catchy, making you feel at ease and immediately in the happy holidays mood.

I really liked this film. It left me a big smile and a feel good warmth when it ended. I recommend it.

[dragonsareawesome123]

Angels in America (2024) dir. Shin Yucheong, performing at the LG Arts Center from August 6, 2024 to September 28, 2024

Starring Yoo Seungho and Son Hojun as Prior Walter, Lee Taevin and Jung Kyeonghoon as Louis Ironson, Lee Yoojin and Yang Jiwon as Joe Pitt, Go Joonhee and Jeong Hein as Harper Pitt, Lee Hyojung and Kim Jooho as Roy Cohn, Jeon Gukhyang and Bang Juran as Hannah Pitt, Tae Hangho and Min Jinwoong as Belize, and Kwon Eunhye as The Angel

[undisclosedmemoirs]

My guess? Young Ki is responsible for the accident and Sung Jun knows about it. Do Joon will eventually be out of the picture and Young Ki is going to get the CEO position in the end, so we will have to wait for the board meeting to see how that will happen.

I am not ready to see the downfall of Jin Yang Cheol. By downfall I mean going from a strong and imposing business man to a frail and weak old man. Nothing wrong with that, it's life and he has serious health issues, but looking at the preview and seeing him showing signs of dementia is truly heartbreaking (LEE SUNG MIN WITH HIS GENIUS ACTING).

I know he is not the best man around but the show really made us actually care for him a bit. All in all he is the antagonist of the show, but not really. He is an emperor who built his empire from scratch and wants someone to understand that. To understand the struggles he went through and what it takes to mantain that empire. Unfortunately, his first son and grandson can't grasp that idea, the second son only wants affection but does not have what it takes to take over, his only daugther is automatically out of the race and his fourth son was practically disowned. However, his youngest grandson does get it and their interactions are getting increasingly precious, even after knowing how ruthless JYC can be.

[somanykdramas]

MISSING: THE OTHER SIDE SEASON 1

GENRES: Mystery, Supernatural, Drama

SUMMARY: A man trying to run away from his life’s problems finds a tucked-away village full of strange, happy people with their own very unique problems.

THIS SHOW HAS EVERYTHING: Well-tailored suits, mafia cons, civil servants, pawn shops, mountain hanoks, Hawaiian cafes, blonde dye jobs, weeping children, lockets full of secrets, chaebol searching, reunions, hot air balloon rides, friendship, found families, and good old corporate greed.

HOT TAKE: 'See You in my 19th Life' still holds the award for how many tears I can shed in one season of a drama, but this show comes in at a close second.

I have a few questions about how this show deals with GPS locations and inter-personal relationships, but neither caused me so so much vexation that I was about to put a damper on my late night 'I'm not stopping until I finish this show' binge-watching.

[junkobato]

Kdrama of 2023 ✨

This year too I will update a list of kdrama airing every month. Enjoyy 😚

JANUARY - FEBRUARY - MARCH - APRIL - MAY - JUNE - JULY - AUGUST - SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

BEST KDRAMA 2023 part 1 - Part 2

List of 2022 kdrama 💙

[rookie-critic]

Memories of Murder (2003, dir. Bong Joon-ho) - review by Rookie-Critic

Prior to 2019 (really 2020, if we want to get really specific) there probably weren't a lot of people in the States who could tell you who Bong Joon-ho is if pressed. Nowadays, after Bong's historic first non-English language Best Picture win for Parasite, most people would at least identify the name as familiar, and for good reason. Parasite is undoubtedly amazing; its message is both regionless and timeless, it has superb acting and brilliant cinematography, it is one of the best films of the modern era, if not any era. However, prior to Parasite, back in the days when Bong's fanbase outside of his native South Korea was limited to foreign film lovers and people who really liked Snowpiercer, most people would probably point to his breakout film, Memories of Murder, as his best work, and for a lot of the same reasons that people point to Parasite as his best now.

I'm not entirely sure why it has taken me so long to sit down and watch this considering how much I've enjoyed the other films of his that I've seen, but I'm glad I finally did. Following the true story of the detectives that investigated the Hwaseong serial murders of the mid-80s to the mid-90s, the film works as both a gripping crime thriller and a social satire of the failings of the legal system and the corrupt nature of a lot of its employees. One of our protagonists, Detective Park Doo-man (played brilliantly as always be Song Kang-ho) as well as his partner Detective Cho Yong-koo, are horrible police officers. They fake evidence, they torture victims until they'll confess to anything to make it stop, and they scoff at real investigative discoveries and excuse them as the other detectives "watching too many crime movies" (which in and of itself is an amazing line that both pokes fun at and winks a respectful eye towards the crime films that it follows in the legacy of); all they care about is putting someone away, regardless of if the person is actually guilty of the crime they're accused of committing or not. You can watch the film purely from a plot perspective and be entertained and engrossed, but much like Parasite, the true genius of it lies within this satirical commentary.

The knowledge that maybe the killer could have been stopped, victims could have been saved, if more resources had been poured into actually searching for the real killer instead of trying to put away people who obviously had nothing to do with it is maddening, but somehow Bong is able to inject humor throughout the film that makes all of these frustrating people and darker moments have a brief sense of levity without taking away from the nature of the subject matter. It's truly amazing the way he is able to craft stories that are not only interesting from a surface level perspective, but that contain darker themes and complex social commentary that even casual moviegoers can pick up on and appreciate, and then even with all of that blend comedy and drama so seamlessly you rarely notice the change. Another element of the film that I personally found brilliant, and that I briefly mentioned above, is the way that it seems to be a love letter to the crime dramas/thrillers that came before it and a criticism of them at the same time. If you've been following my reviews for awhile, you'll know how deeply I appreciate films that are able to strike that balance (Scream, Nope, etc.). The ability to acknowledge the problems with a genre without completely dismissing the films that portray those flaws as lesser or bad is something that just appeals to me on such a core level. This may just sound like a meeting of the Bong Joon-ho Fan Club, but it is truly awe-inspiring that he can make a film that has something for everyone in it, and can make everyone enjoy the other bits that, in any other movie, they may not have.

Now, Memories of Murder isn't perfect, it is only Bong's second film and some of those early film maker pitfalls exist here. A lot of the first half of the movie tends to drag a bit, and there may be certain scenes that could have cut or sequences that could have been re-edited to keep that sense of urgency (or maybe even the lack thereof on the part of the detectives) a little more present and flowing. Also, and I know I just got done ranting about how great this exact quality was, but sometimes the injection of humor could overtake the film a little too much. It doesn't happen but maybe once or twice, but I did take note of those moments as something that stood out to me, at least. Outside of these few kinks, Memories of Murder just further proves that Bong Joon-ho just knows what he's doing, and I can safely add another film to the "great" column of his filmography, and hopefully soon I can finish out watching the rest of them.

Score: 9/10

Currently streaming on Hulu.

[dramatcha]

Past life Doil x Injoo in 1900s Gyeongseong

or

Hero's Seolhee x that unnamed character in Park Yeol