#Jung Lin Chang

[dear-indies]

Hello! Hope you're having a good day/night. I'm looking for a fc for Joker that gives SS vibes. Ethnicity doesn't matter. Thank you for all that you do for the community! 😘

Lee Jung-jae (1972) Korean - vibes in Deliver us from Evil.

Riteish Deshmukh (1978) Indian - no tattoos but his vibes in Ek Villain.

Miyavi (1981) Japanese / Korean-Japanese.

Ruki / The Gazette (1982) Japanese.

Joe Gilgun (1984) - vibes in Lockout and Preacher.

Bradley Soileau (1986)

Seo In-guk (1987) Korean - vibes in Project Wolf Hunting.

Cody Fern (1988) - no tattoos but his vibe in AHS.

Chang Ryul (1989) - vibes in My Name.

Yamada Yuki (1990) Japanese - vibes in Tokyo Revengers.

Callum Turner (1990) - vibes in Green Room.

Marz23 / Lin Zhirong (1991) Taiwanese.

Fletcher Shears (1993) - no tattoos but his vibe.

James Paxton (1994) - no tattoos but his vibe.

This ask was SO HARD because nobody has his exact weirdness (derogatory) but they could all work - and of course open to suggestions!

[brokehorrorfan]

Calamity of Snakes will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 11 via Unearthed Films. The 1982 Taiwanese/Hong Kong exploitation film is also known as The Serpent Warriors.

Chi Chang directs from a script he co-wrote with Kang-Nien Li and Kuo Jung Tsai (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Yun-Peng Hsiang, Yuen Kao, and Ping-Ou Wei star.

Three versions of the film are included: the original cut, an alternate cut, and a cruelty-free version with the real animal deaths removed. Special features are listed below.

Special features:

Original cut

Alternate cut

Cruelty-free cut

Audio commentary by film historians Nathan Hamilton and Brad Slaton

Lin Kuang-Yung In Conversation with Chui-Yi Chung

From Shaw to Snakes: The Venom and Violence of Early Chinese Language Horror Cinema - Feature-length documentary

After a businessman kills thousands of snakes in a pit while they are building a new apartment building. The people living there soon become attacked by millions of snakes with a vengeance.

Pre-order Calamity of Snakes.

[byneddiedingo]

Yu-Wen Wang, Chien-Lien Wu, and Kuei-Mei Yang in Eat Drink Man Woman (Ang Lee, 1994)

Cast: Sihung Lung, Yu-Wen Wang, Chien-Lien Wu, Kuei-Mei Yang, Sylvia Chang, Winston Chao, Chao-jung Chen, Chit-Man Chan, Yu Chen, Ah-Lei Gua. Screenplay: Ang Lee, James Schamus, Hui-Ling Wang. Cinematography: Jong Lin. Production design: Fu-Hsiung Lee. Film editing: Tim Squyres. Music: Mader.

Ang Lee's Oscars for directing Brokeback Mountain (2005) and Life of Pi (2012) suggest something of his versatility. But then, Lee's filmography is all over the map: Since he returned to the United States after starting his directing career in Taiwan, he has made a Jane Austen adaptation, Sense and Sensibility (1995); a story of family dysfunction in Connecticut, The Ice Storm (1997); a Civil War-era Western, Ride With the Devil (1999); a martial arts epic, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000); a comic-book movie, Hulk (2003); an erotic thriller, Lust, Caution (2007); a story set at the fabled 1969 rock festival, Taking Woodstock (2009); and an experiment using radically new film technology, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016). If it's possible to discern in that almost random collection of films the kind of personal vision that auteur theorists believe is essential to the greatness of a director, I don't see it. He began with a personal vision, however, in the films he made in Taiwan after receiving his MFA in film at NYU: a focus on the conflict between the traditional and the new in Asian culture. Eat Drink Man Woman is the third of these, after Pushing Hands (1992) and The Wedding Banquet (1993), in what has been called Lee's "Father Knows Best" trilogy. Sihung Lung, who played similar roles in the other two films, is Chu, master chef at a large hotel restaurant, a widower with three unmarried daughters. The oldest, Jia-Jien (Kuei-Mei Yang), is a schoolteacher who converted to Christianity after a failed love affair; the middle daughter, Jia-Chien (Chien-Lien Wu), is a workaholic airline executive in line for a promotion that will get her transferred to Amsterdam; the youngest, Jia-Ning (Yu-Wen Wang), is still in school and works part-time at a Wendy's, where she commiserates with a co-worker whose boyfriend is inattentive -- largely because he's fallen for Jia-Ning. They all gather regularly for a Sunday dinner prepared by their father in a bravura opening sequence that details the skill and technique with which the chef creates his classic dishes. But the dinner is something of an ordeal for the daughters, each of whom is preoccupied with her own love life, as well as being concerned about the health and future of their aging parent. It's a well-plotted film, written by Lee with Hui-Ling Wang and James Schamus, whom Lee met at film school and who became his frequent producer and co-writer. Tim Squyres is the film editor whose work shines in the opening food-preparation sequence and in the intercutting of the daughters' several stories, and the cinematography by Jong Lin gives us an effective traveling shot through the crowded kitchens of the hotel restaurant. But the movie stays on a superficial level when it comes to examining the lives of the Chu family, especially when you compare it to another family drama by a Taiwanese director, Edward Yang's Yi Yi (2000), whose characters have a depth lacking in Lee's film. With his versatility and technical prowess, Lee reminds me most of a classical Hollywood director like William Wyler, who gave us brightly polished entertainments as varied in tone and genre as Roman Holiday (1953), Ben-Hur (1959), and Funny Girl (1968), but without showing us anything of himself as an artist.

[badmintonstorefan]

Unveiling the Best of 2024: Top 5+ Badminton Racket Brands

Choosing the right badminton racket can significantly impact your game, whether you're a beginner aiming to learn the ropes or a seasoned professional looking for that competitive edge. Understanding the top badminton racket brands is crucial in making an informed decision. Let’s delve into the world of badminton rackets and learn which brand will best suit your needs in the New Year!

1. Victor: Precision Craftsmanship from Taiwan

Originating from Taiwan, Victor Rackets Industrial Corporation, popularly known as Victor, has earned a reputation of producing top-quality badminton equipment. The company was founded in 1968 by Chen Den-li. The company quickly expanded its distribution to European countries after early successful years in Taiwan.

From badminton rackets, shoes, to shuttlecocks and other badminton gear, the brand offers premium sports equipment approved by BWF for international tournaments. The brand is well-known for their advanced technology, durable materials, and exceptional performance.

Global Technical Advisor/Brand Ambassadors: Zhao Jianhua, Wang Shixian, and Li Jinhui.

Victor Sponsored Players: Denmark national badminton team, Anders Antonsen, Tai Tzu-ying, Wang Tzu-wei, Jenny Moore, Greg Mairs , Ashwini Ponnappa, Hendra Setiawan, Mohammad Ahsan, Praveen Jordan, Melati Daeva Oktavianti, Greysia Polii, Apriyani Rahayu, Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, Lee Zii Jia, and Kirsty Gilmour.

Top Badminton Rackets from Victor:

1. Victor Thruster TTY A is a head-heavy racket for advanced players. 2. Victor Thruster F Enhanced Edition is an excellent racket for smashes. 3. Victor Thruster F Claw LTD Edition is the hallmark of long-term collaboration between VICTOR and World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying. 4. Victor BraveSword 12 is an all-around racket for dominating rallies. 5. Victor Jetspeed S 12 ii F ensures superior agility and pace on the badminton court. 6. Victor Thruster Ryuga offers great offensive shots, given by its characteristics. 7. Victor AuraSpeed 100X focuses more on the continuity between each shot.

2. Yonex: Japanese Excellence in Badminton

Who doesn’t know about Yonex in the world of sports? Hailing from Japan, the company was started by Minoru Yoneyama in 1946. The company produced fishing equipment and later began manufacturing badminton rackets for other brands in 1957. The company started selling Yoneyama-branded racquet in 1961 and became a world leader. It started manufacturing tennis rackets and golf clubs soon after.

Renowned for its cutting-edge technology, Yonex rackets are favored by top players globally. The brand is committed to advanced research and development to ensure that their rackets deliver the best innovations to its players.

Yonex Sponsored Teams: National Badminton Teams of Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, India, England, France, Chinese Taipei, and Spain.

Yonex Sponsored Players: Lin Dan, Viktor Axelsen, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Taufik Hidayat, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, Kento Momota, Yugo Kobayashi, Lee Yang , Lee Chong Wei, Choi Sol-gyu, Lee Yong-dae, Zheng Si Wei, Dechapol Puavaranukroh, Kantaphon Wangcharoen, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Lucas Mazur, Wang Yi Lyu, Aaron Chia, Sooh Wooic Yik, Takuro Hoki, and many other professional male badminton players.

Yonex also sponsors Kim So Yeong, Michelle Li, Saina Nehwal, Yuki Fukushima, Arisa Higashino, Sayaka Hirota, Mayu Matsumoto, Nami Matsuyama Wakana Nagahara, Aya Ohori, Chiharu Shida, Sayaka Takahashi, Akane Yamaguchi, An Se-young, Chae Yoo-jung, Chang Ye-na, Kim Ga-eun, Kim So-yeong, Kim Hye-rin, Kong Hee-yong, Huang Dong Ping, Huang Ya Qiong, Lee So-hee, Shin Seung-chan, Jia Yi Fan, Sung Ji-hyun, Ratchanok Intanon, Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Sapsiree Taerattanachai, Beiwen Zhang, Carolina Marin, Chen Qing Chen, Chen Yu Fei, and Delhpine Delrue.

Top Badminton Rackets from Yonex:

1. NanoFlare 800 Pro will make your counter-drive shots more effective. 2. NanoFlare 1000 Z delivers incredible speed and cuts air resistance like none. 3. ArcSaber 11 Pro designed for all-around performance on the court. 4. Astrox 99 Pro makes your attacks more powerful than ever. 5. Astrox 88D Pro designed for quick attacks in a doubles game. 6. Astrox 88S Pro is made for professionals who demand control over their shots. 7. ArcSaber 7 Pro helps you with incredible precision, accuracy, and control. 8. Astrox 100 ZZ is the perfect choice for speedy smashes. 9. NanoFlare 700 delivers lightning-fast drives, net shots, and smashes. 10. Nanoflare NextAge will make your shots faster without being too demanding.

3. Apacs: Malaysian Ingenuity for All Levels

Established in 2002, the Malaysian brand Apacs, is now available across 50 countries. The company has gained a quick reputation for its commitment to manufacturing high-quality badminton equipment with advanced technology. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, Apacs rackets will provide a wide range of options to enhance your game.

The name of the company incorporates all the essential ingredients of the game including Aggressive, Power, Accurate, Control and Speed.

Apacs Sponsored Players: Cheam June Wei, Tommy Sugiarto, Soong Joo Ven, Tan Wee Kiong, Cheak Liek Hou, Lee Hyun IL, and others.

Top Badminton Rackets from Apacs:

1. Apacs Ziggler LHI Pro III is ideal for pro players who want a slightly head heavy racket for hard smashes and faster defense. 2. Stardom Pro III is the perfect racket for all-around performance in a singles and doubles game. 3. Apacs Honor Pro racket will dominate the court with powerful smashes and controlled shots. Another racket for aggressive players is the Apacs Imperial Pro.

4. Li-Ning: A Chinese Powerhouse on the Court

Li-Ning, originating from China, was started by the legendary gymnast, Mr. Li Ning in 1990 with a goal of providing local athletes a national brand that they can proudly wear on the global stage. Several years later, the company has become a global force in badminton equipment because of its innovation and design. The company celebrates 21st century technology and matches it with the nation’s glorious heritage.

Li-Ning rackets are well-known for their unique design, cutting-edge technology, and diverse range that caters the demands of all playing styles and levels.

Li-Ning Sponsored Players: PV Sindhu, Yuta Watanabe, Srikanth Kidambi, Goh Liu Ying, Chen Long, Fu Haifeng, Zhang Nan, Li Xuerui, Zhao Yunlei, Liliyana Natsir, Liu Yuchen, Pornpawee Chochuwong, Jonatan Christie, Jia Yifan, Ou Xuanyi, Liu Yuchen, Loh Kean Yew, and many others.

Top Badminton Rackets from Li-Ning

1. Li Ning Ax Force 80 is a head-heavy racket for powerful shots. 2. Li-Ning G-Force 3500 Superlite is a carbon-fiber racket for attacking. 3. Li-Ning Aeronaut 6000 headlight racket makes your defense lightning fast. 4. Li-Ning BladeX-700 delivers striking force for more efficient shots.

5. Babolat: Heritage Meets Precision

What started as a family business in Lyon for manufacturing raw material for racket strings, the brand is now a leader in racquet-sports equipment. In 1995, the French company was a well-known name in the tennis world. The company decided to expand and foray into the game of badminton with the very first Babolat badminton racket frame. Today, it has a wide range of badminton rackets for children and adults of all playing levels.

Babolat Sponsored Players: In addition to Chloe Birch, Babolat is popular in the European continent where it sponsors several junior and club teams.

Top Badminton Rackets from Babolat

1. Babolat X-Feel Origin Power racket delivers extreme control over your shots with incredible precision and sensation. 2. Babolat X-Feel Origin Essential is an all-around racket with even balance. 3. Babolat Satellite Gravity 74 weighs just 74 grams to give you faster swings than any other racket. 4. Babolat Satellite Blast is a head-heavy racket to empower your game.

Carlton: British Legacy in Badminton

Carlton is credited to introducing the first modern-day metal badminton racket that utilizes grommets to make the equipment more stable and durable. Carlton has introduced many innovative technologies in the field of badminton such as the first truly one-piece graphite racket.

Carlton has sponsored several All England Champions such as Eddy Choong, Lim Swie King, Morten Frost, and Mike Tredgett. The company also sponsored legends such as Peter Rasmussen, Simon Archer, Nathan Robertson, and Gail Emms.

Top Badminton Rackets from Carlton

1. Carlton MegaFlex F1 Titanium is an offensive racket with even balance. 2. Carlton MegaFlex F2 has a head-heavy balance for maximum power. 3. Carlton Airblade Tour is an all-around racket to play both: defensive and aggressive game.

Bonus! Franklin Sports for Recreational Badminton Play

For those engaging in badminton recreationally, Franklin Sports provides a range of rackets that emphasize fun and accessibility. The company was started in 1946 as a regional brand by Irving H. Franklin and brother Sydney Franklin. The brand has collaborated with several world-class athletes including Sugar Ray Leonard, David Robinson, Dan Marino, Barry Bonds, and Joe Namath.

Franklin Sports is dedicated to creating equipment that encourages players to enjoy the game at any skill level, thus, making the brand an excellent choice for family gatherings and picnics.

[linguistlist-blog]

TOC: Concentric | Studies in Linguistics Vol. 49, No. 2 (2023)

ICYMI: Table of Contents ARTICLES Loanword adaptation of Japanese consonants in Kavalan Hui-shan Lin pp. 139–174 A restructuring analysis of the non‑inferential evidential verb han in Siwkolan Amis Wei-Cherng Sam Jheng pp. 175–223 Directional verb constructions in Mandarin: The interface of syntax and pragmatics Chien-hung Lin & Jung-hsing Chang pp. 224–260 On the general classifiers ge and zàg in Hakka: A corpus-based collostructional analysis Han-Chun Huang pp. 261–294 Phylogenetic analyses for http://dlvr.it/Sz2gkV

[shaolinmexico]

Tai Chi - Balance y control corporal

Por Chien-Chung Kuo, Sheng-Chang Chen, Tsan-Yang Chen, Tsung-Jung Ho, Jaung-Geng Lin y Tung-Wu Lu Resumen Las personas mayores están sujetas a un mayor riesgo de caídas en comparación con los jóvenes, especialmente durante la negociación de obstáculos. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo cuantificar los efectos de la práctica a largo plazo de Tai-Chi Chuan (TCC) sobre el control del equilibrio…

[clbbidatop]

Quốc Hoàng đối đầu cơ thủ Bangladesh

16h00: Dương Quốc Hoàng vs Mehedi Hassan Joshua Filler vs Jaspal Bamotra Lo Ho Sum vs Michael Dodd Jung-Lin Chang vs Sam Storey Kun Lin Wu vs Jedlecki Tomas Alex Pagulayan vs Paul Corrigan Pin Yi Ko vs Danny Johnson Robbie Capito vs Markus Vonderstrass 17h30: Nguyễn Anh Tuấn vs James Oyangoren Mario He vs Adam Lewis Thorsten Hohmann vs Mehmet Bozdemir 19h00: Lường Đức Thiện vs Rico Diks Shane Van Boening vs Juuso Nuutinen Ping Han Ko vs Kevin May John Morra vs Shaun Berrisford Fedor Gorst vs Anthony Ginn 21h00: Vòng 1 nhánh thắng 1h00: Vòng 1 nhánh thua Đối thủ của Dương Quốc Hoàng là Mehedi Hassan người Bangladesh. Đây là cơ thủ chưa có nhiều tên tuổi trên thế giới. Vì thế, Quốc Hoàng được đánh giá cao hơn hẳn. Tương tự, các cơ thủ James Oyangoren và Rico Diks cũng không có nhiều danh tiếng trên thế giới. Đây là những VĐV địa phương, tham dự giải với mục đích học hỏi, cọ sát với những VĐV hàng đầu. Giống như các cơ thủ Việt Nam, những cơ thủ mạnh nhất thế giới đều được đánh hạt giống. Do đó, nhóm này không gặp cơ thủ mạnh trong vòng đấu đầu, thậm chí là trong nhánh vòng loại. UK Open pool 2023 khởi tranh từ ngày 30/5 và diễn ra tới ngày 4/6. Giải này thuộc hệ thống pool do matchroom tổ chức và diễn ra hàng năm tại Copper Box Arena. Vì khoảnh cách địa lý không quá xa các trận đấu của UK Open 2023 sẽ bắt đầu từ lúc 16h00 ngày 30/5. Cơ bản các trận đấu sẽ diễn ra từ chiều đến đêm, với khung giờ rộng hơn so với Ngoại hạng Anh. Bida Top – nơi tập luyện bida chuyên nghiệp và thỏa mãn đam mê của các tay cơ. Với đội ngũ huấn luyện viên bida giàu kinh nghiệm, CLB Bida Top sẽ giúp bạn cải thiện kỹ năng đánh bida và rèn luyện sự kiên nhẫn, tập trung và sự kiểm soát tốt hơn. Tại chuyên mục Tin Tức Bida của Bida Top, bạn có thể đọc được những bài viết về cách chơi bida hiệu quả, các kỹ thuật đánh bida, cũng như những thông tin mới nhất về giải đấu bida trong nước và quốc tế. Source link Read the full article

[goalhofer]

2023 World Baseball Classic Taiwan Roster

Pitchers

#15 Yen-Ching Lu (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Kaohsiung Chéngshì)

#16 Wei-Chung Wang (Wei Chuan Lóng/Taitung Xiàn)

#17 Kuan-Yu Chen (Rakuten Hóuzi/Xīn Běishì)

#21 Chen-Ch’ang Lee (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Penghu)

#29 Kai-Wei Teng (Richmond Flying Squirrels/Taichung)

#32 Yu-Hsun Chen (Rakuten Hóuzi/Taipei)

#43 Chia-Hao Sung (Tohoku Rakuten Gōruden'īgurusu/Taitung Xiàn)

#58 Chih-Wei Hu (Tǒngyī Qǐyè 7-Eleven Shīzi Huì/Taichung)

#59 Kuan-Wei Chen (Wei Chuan Lóng/Taipei)

#60 Jyun-Yue Tseng (Fubon Jiānhùrén/Taipei)

#69 Tzu-Peng Huang (Rakuten Hóuzi/Kaohsiung Chéngshì)

#71 Shao-Ching Chiang (Fubon Jiānhùrén/Hualien Xiàn)

#81 Shih-Peng Chen (Fubon Jiānhùrén/Taichung Xiàn)

#93 Che-Yuan Wu (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Taipei)

Catchers

#4 Kungkuan Giljegiljaw (Wei Chuan Lóng/Taichung)

#31 Dai-An Lin (Tǒngyī Qǐyè 7-ElevenShīzi Huì/Sanmin Xiāng)

#65 Yu-Chieh Kao (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Taipei)

Infielders

#1 Tsung-Che Cheng (Bradenton Marauders/Pingtung Xiàn)

#5 Tzu-Wei Lin (Long Island Ducks/Kaohsiung Xiàn)

#6 Wei-Chen Wang (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Taipei)

#18 Yu-Cheng Chang (Boston Red Sox/Taitung Xiàn)

#39 Nien-Ting Wu (Saitama Seibu Raionzu/Taipei)

#46 Kuo-Chen Fan (Fubon Jiānhùrén/Taichung)

#83 Li Lin (Rakuten Hóuzi/Shoufeng)

#90 Kun-Yu Chiang (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Taipei)

Outfielders

#2 Tien-Hsin Kuo (Wei Chuan Lóng/Taipei)

#9 Po-Jung Wang (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Faitāzu/Pingtung Xiàn)

#12 Chen-Wei Chen (Rakuten Hóuzi/Taipei)

#24 Chieh-Hsien Chen (Tǒngyī Qǐyè 7-Eleven Shīzi Huì/Kaohsiung Chéngshì)

#35 Chin Cheng (Rakuten Hóuzi/Taipei)

Coaches

Manager Yueh-Ping Lin (Tǒngyī Qǐyè 7-Eleven Shīzi Huì/Kaohsiung Chéngshì)

Bench/catching coach Chih-Kang Kao (Tǒngyī Qǐyè 7-Eleven Shīzi Huì/Taichung Xiàn)

Hitting coach Cheng-Min Peng (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Kaohsiung Chéngshì)

Assistant hitting coach Hao-Jin Tseng (Táiwān Bàngqiú/Taipei)

Pitching coach Ming-Chieh Hsu (Rakuten Hóuzi/Kaohsiung Chéngshì)

Bullpen coach Chien-Ming Wang (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Guanmiao)

1st base/outfield coach Chien-Ming Chang (Wei Chuan Lóng/Hualien Xiàn)

3rd base coach Chiang-Ho Chen (C.T.B.C. Xiōngdì/Taipei)

[devalchineselitblog]

“If a word means one word, my father said, it is already a man's supreme achievement. It is not humanly possible for one word to mean ten thousand. What Deputy Commander Lin Biao said was rhetorical, and should not be taken literally?”

Wild Swans Three Daughters of china by Jung Chang Pg-348

[absolutebl]

You're in filmmaking and working on your big dream BL production, your writer is one of the best, you got decent budget, interested sponsors, a great director, a professional crew. Now, you gotta cast your actors, the mains and maybe a sidedish. Who would you chose and why? Which criteria would you apply for example age, appearance, acting style, experience, ability to create chemistry, on-screen charisma, name recognizability? Which actors would you pair and why? Make it country specific.

MY ULTIMATE FANTASY CAST + BL MASTERPIECE!

If I could have any BL in the world. What would I pick? 

I kinda already did this here: 

TOP 10 BL PAIRS + What They Should Play Next - I chose SamYu for the gay Descendants of the Sun, but you threw the door wide open on this one so I am pushing it. (I also did Crazy BL Actor Pairing I'd Love to See ) 

I hold by those picks but I’ll reboot the game a little. 

Now, you gotta cast your actors, the mains and maybe a sidedish. Who would you chose and why?

(SamYu - We Best Love) in a Taiwanese production of Hospital Playlist. 

So Hospital Playlist is a true ensemble piece with 5 leads, but the anchor relationship would be these two. In case you were in any possible doubt as to my ultimate bias.

(L-R: prudish pediatrician, arrogant heart surgeon, comedic general surgeon, neurotic OBGYN, warm & brilliant neurosurgeon) 

Hospital Playlist is not just one of my favorite Kdramas, it’s one of my favorite dramas of all time. I love a medical drama, it has multiple solid romances all ending happily, it’s about older characters, there are complex stories and GREAT side characters, food is vitally important, and it’s ultimately extremely comforting. It’s sadly het, tho. 

So I want Taiwan to do the queer version. And I want it to get the proper treatment the way Taiwan sometimes does with their het stuff, like full on 20-30 episodes. 

Hospital Playlist only it’s 5 queer surgeons, paired as follows: 

Sam plays the funny single dad general surgeon (his husband left him alone with their adopted son, yadda yadda) 

Yu is the kind hearted brilliant neuroscientist. I’d like to see him play a warm nerdy character for a change. 

(Spoiler, these two characters are already besties who once moot-pined and eventually end up together.) 

Lin Yu (OuWen from Love is Science) plays is the arrogant heart surgeon. Of COURSE HE DOES. Slayed by the military boy in the end, of course. Honestly we can pair him with Anderson Cheng again as Sam’s younger brother, but I’m not married to that pairing. 

The OBGYN has to be our neurotic chaos bi character (that comedy writes itself) and I would cast Bruce He in the role. Because, he has dimples and I love him in everything and I am shallow af. He can have all the crazy exes up the wazoo. That’d be fun. I don not care who he ends up with. 

I’d turn the rich prude pediatrician character into a lesbian who I want played by Aviis Zhong, because she hasn’t played enough lesbians yet. Never enough lesbians. 

I want her slow pining desperate younger love interest (AGE GAP!) to be played by Tannie Huang (DNA Says Love You bestie). I think they would kill it. 

I want the older administrator of the hospital adopted lesbian mom of the group to be Tammy Darshana Lai (Encore Martha). And I want her to be having her own life, quandaries and relationships. 

Which criteria would you apply for example age:

I’d like it to be older characters in general. I love a high school drama but I’d like something more relatable to me, and more meaty for the actors to sink into, where being queer is there, and important, but there’s other life shit going on (ex spouses, children, career hiccoughs, side interests and hobbies). 

Clearly I’m picking all over the place on actual actor ages, but the main characters would all be in their late 30s at least. The support cast of residents and students and patients so forth would be many other ages. 

I’d like the Love is Science? team to direct (Tsai Mi Chieh & Chang Chin Jung). 

Appearance, acting style, experience, ability to create chemistry, on-screen charisma, name recognizability? 

I want mostly pretty because, as already mentioned, I shallow af. But I also want broad queer rep and diversity. So trans characters, butch, femme, various creeds and colors, all of them - in complex, capable professional doctor roles and positions of power. I want it to look like the Philippines vomited queer rep on this hospital. 

It’s my fantasy medical drama, I’ll queer it up if I wanna. 

I think Taiwan in general has a realistic, highly physical, slightly comedic acting style that would suit Hospital Playlist very well. (Probubly better than Korea’s style did, quite frankly.)

All the actors I chose (but Yu) are experienced and established. I think Avis and Bruce are big enough names for major draw. And SamYu as a pair are a big enough deal to pull the BL audience in spades. A show like this could take off international well and easily. Authentic queer rep is one of Taiwan’s strengths and this kind of show could showcase that for truly broad appeal, like Asia’s version of Queer as Folk, only a million times BETTER. 

Did I sell you on it?

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[thepoolscene]

The Pool Scene - Fedor Gorst, Jung Lin Chang, Lui Haitao, Pin Chung Ko - World Pool Association

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GORST THE GREAT!

19 year old Fedor Gorst of Russia wins the 2019 World 9-ball Championship with a hard fought 13 -11 win over Taiwan’s Chang Jung Lin in Doha.

By Ted Lerner WPA Media Officer

(Doha, Qatar)–Playing with a poise, calm and skill that clearly belied his 19 years of age, Russia’s Fedor Gorst won the 2019 World 9-ball Championship today in Doha, Qatar, defeating a stingy Chang Jung Lin of Taiwan, 13-11.

The match was nothing short of a brutal marathon, lasting four hours, and the slow, grinding style of Chang only added to the supreme test of pressure and drama that seemed to accompany every rack. That Gorst was able to suck it all up against one of the greats of the last 15 years, and withstand the inevitable emotional peaks and valleys that come in a long, tiring match, will surely add to the satisfaction the young Russian must surely be feeling. There were several lead changes, and the more experienced Chang grabbed the momentum midway through. But Gorst persevered and grabbed the momentum back when it counted most, and close it out in style.

The win by Gorst will surely be extremely pleasing to his many fans. Not only is the low key and friendly Russian easy to root for, but his hard work and prodigious talent have, for the last few years, portended greatness. That Gorst pulled off the ultimate prize in pool at just 19 years of age is an absolutely stunning feat, and bodes amazingly well for the young man’s future, and for European pool as well.

For Chang, the loss was clearly a bitter disappointment that will sting for the foreseeable future. The 2012 World 8-ball champion has been one of pool’s most consistent and successful players over the last 15 years. But the World 9-ball Championship was the one title he has wanted the most. Winning in the pool world is so tough and so brutal, that opportunities like this don’t often come your way. Chang’s demeanor afterwards spoke of his realization that he let the ultimate prize slip out of his hands.

The marathon final came on the heels of two long semi-finals matches played concurrently earlier in the day. In one semi-final Gorst matched up with World 10-ball Champion Ko Ping Chung in a fascinating battle of two of the sports finest young talents. Most fans had “Little” Ko the favorite as he had look implacable over the last 4 days. But Gorst proved to  be the more resilient on this day. With little between them the first half of the match, It was the Russian who outwitted the Taiwanese winning in strong showing, 11-7.

The other semi-final featured Chang against China’s Lui Haitao in a battle of hard core grinders. Chang took an early lead and never once fell behind. Playing his methodical and calculating style, Chang turned the screws throughout and won in a relative breeze, 11-5.

The final presented the ideal story line for fans to sink their teeth into: the wily 34 year old veteran finally on the brink of capturing the sport’s most coveted title, taking on the 19 year old upstart looking to become the second youngest player to ever win the World 9-ball title.

With Chang in no hurry, and neither player rarely getting good looks off the break, the match started out slow and continued at a snail’s pace throughout. Chang won the first two racks. Gorst then got one back before the Taiwanese countered off of the Russian’s self snooker to make it 3-1.

The pair traded racks again to go 4-2 but then Chang, who’s slow play seemed to only create self inflicted wounds, started to falter. Gorst won the next three to grab his first lead of the match at 5-4. The Russian clearly had the momentum on his side.

Chang came back from a bathroom break a changed man, however, winning the next four racks. The Russian looked to be tiring under the slow conditions and the match threatened to get away from him. But Gorst stemmed the tide with two racks of his own, a neat break and run, then outwitting Chang in a safe battle to close the score to 8-7.

Chang countered off a foul from the Russian to move back up by two. Then Gorst found a second and third wind combined, winning the next four racks to take an 11-9 lead. It was the stuff of champions, rising to the occasion when everything’s at stake.

The Taiwanese halted the rot, winning a safety battle to close to within one. But Gorst pounded on a foul and held his nerve to move to the hill. With the tension nearly unbearable, Chang piled on the pressure with a break and run. But then, breaking for the title, Gorst calmly hit a series of tough shots that led to an open table. He coolly  connected the dots and nailed a straight in 9-ball for the title.

 Afterwards, Gorst couldn’t quite come to terms with what he had just accomplished, but he knew that it would soon sink in. He had endured a marathon under the greatest of pressure, and emerged a world champion with the brightest of futures.

“I don’t quite understand how big this win is yet. My game wasn’t that good in the semi-final and I don’t think I played that well in the final. But it’s an amazing feeling to pot that 9-ball. I just feel real good right now.

“There was a lot of stuff going on in my mind throughout the match. This stuff happens in long gambling matches, you’re up and down and back and forth. I was really distracted. I wasn’t paying attention at times because he was playing really slow. I tried not to think about it but I was getting angry, but then I told myself there’s nothing you can do about it.

“I got really lucky at the times when I really needed to win the rack. I wouldn’t say I won the match in a lucky way, but kind of.

“I’m sure this win will help me in the future because it proves to me that I have what it takes to play and win under pressure. You can’t win an event like this if you can’t play under pressure. So that’s a really good thing.”

For winning the 2019 World 9-ball Championship Gorst received $30,000, while Chang received $15,000. The total prize fund was $150,000.

*The 2019 WPA World 9-ball Championship took place at the Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation in Doha, Qatar from December 10-17, 2019. The event is hosted by The Qatar Billiard and Snooker Federation(QBSF), and is sanctioned by the World Pool Billiard Association, the governing body of the sport of pool.

RESULTS 

FINALS

Fedor Gorst (RUS) 13 – 11 Jung Lin Chang (TPE) 

SEMI-FINALS

Jung Lin Chang (TPE) 11 – 5 Lui Haitao (CHN) Fedor Gorst (RUS) 11 – 7 Ping Chung Ko (TPE)

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Romance in MXTX, Priest, and SHL

MXTX: Flower, Wine and Dreamworld

The romance in MXTX's works is like flower that grows in ice and snow; colorful, bright and hopelessly romantic, blossoms in misery and hardships.

It features a distinct "us against the world" mindset, depicting love as the only constant in the world. It's an eternal "dreamworld" detached from worldly matters, the perfect escapism as well as a source of strengths in the face of cruel reality.

Both MDZS and TGCF are a critique of mob mentality.

The contrast between CQL and MDZS is very interesting. While the former ends with LWJ taking charge, and therefore changing the world for the better, the novel ends with wangxian isolating themselves from grand politics and focusing more on helping individuals as recluse. It has an essentially pessimistic attitude towards the morality & intelligence of the collective. 

TGCF takes a slightly more optimistic approach, featuring the crowd being courageous under the right circumstances. However, both works share a similar undertone: putting one’s absolute faith in the collective is dangerous, whereas unconditional trust and devotion can be only found in one-to-one connection

MXTX herself compares MDZS and TGCF to 花间一壶酒 (A cup of wine among flowers), MDZS being the wine and TGCF being flower. She also compares MDZS to 风雪夜归人, the person returning home from snow and wind, and TGCF to 红泥小火炉, a small red furnace.

Priest: Breezing Wind and Burning Iron

The romance in priest's works is more complicated. It's the most gentle in its normal state, when it is rational and collected, in which case it's like the breezing wind, soothing, sweet and light-hearted. It gives the individuals more incentive to achieve their individual and/or societal vision, as well as more reason to value their own lives & well-being.

In Faraway Wanderers, the most distinct feature of WenZhou relationship is how in naturally sync they are, and how comfortable & smooth their dynamic is. They both have past burden, but it doesn’t matter, because they bring simple joy, understanding and happiness in each other’s lives.

In Sha Po Lang and The Guardian, the ML’s lingering love for the MC motivates them to become better version of themselves, to care about others, and to form a holistic vision about bettering society. 

In The Defective, Lin Jingheng(MC) explicitly said that Lu Bixing(ML) is the only meaning in his life. He had little incentive to care about his own life after his revenge plan fell apart. LBX helped him reconnect with his inner idealism, and gave him a reason value his life.

When the passion and fiery energy manifests itself, however, the romance is like burning iron, blood and fire. It isn’t actually toxic or unhealthy, but it's not pure and innocent either; in this case, it strives for something deeper and more intense, never content with the past or the present. The sheer intensity of relationship is like a double-edged sword, walking the fine line between unconditional devotion and dangerous obsession. 

SHL: Spring Water and Healing Open Wounds

The romance in SHL is like "spring water"; it's warm, gentle, nurturing. It breaks through the boundary between individuals to bring the couple closer to each other, taking them back to a utopia of their childhood dream, away from social pressure and responsibility. The theme central to their relationship is “salvation”: how love is able to bring people back to integrity.

Both drama wkx and drama zzs have lots of regret about their past sins and wrongdoings. Four Seasons Manor is essentially a metaphor for purity, acceptance and the safety of childhood home. How to make drama wkx open up and accept this safe harbor as his home is one of the most significant plot-lines of the show.

SHL couple is way more emotionally vulnerable and expressive. A significant part of SHL arc is healing the wounds in an open and honest way. They cuddle and confide in each other way more often, talk about their shameful past and even cry about their regrets in front of one another, which is very rare among MXTX/Priest works.

The heat of the relationship sometimes gets too hot and even burns; in other words, there are constant miscommunications, conflicts and misunderstandings in the relationship. However, they can never let each other go, because it's the only source of warmth left for them in their hopeless lives filled with regrets and guilt.

Similarities and Differences

*Note that this is not a SHL/TYK comparison. TYK is kind of an “unorthodox” priest novel; you will know what I mean if you have read 3+ of her works. 

Relationship Dynamic & Narrative:  

In MXTX’s works, the concept of “romance” itself is divined; and the characters are illustration of the ideal of “undying love��. People are made for one another, to complete one another. Her works use colorful symbolism (silver butterflies, the emperor’s smile, the 3 thousand lanterns, etc.) to depict this romanticized ideal of love. 

For MXTX, the romanticization of “destined love” is one of the most recurring themes of her novels. Therefore, the readers look at their relationship through rose-color glasses. Obsession is usually framed in a jolly & romantic light, and doesn’t feature much tension or stress, and has less negative or unhealthy undertone. 

In most of priest’s works and SHL, soulmates are not born but made, so they have to figure out how their relationship works step by step. Therefore the narrative is less of a “rosy picture”. 

Priest has a habit of using derogatory terms to describe relationships that are mostly healthy, but somewhat “bloody” and edgy, full of excessive passion and obsession. The most common phrase is “爱生忧怖”, a Buddhist term meaning “love results in worry and fear”. 

SHL obviously has to be more subtle in expressing love. That said, drama WenZhou are way more emotionally vulnerable and expressive than their novel counterparts, as well as most Priest & MXTX characters. They have a dramatic falling out once in a while, even towards the end. They barely fit the Chinese definition of Zhiji (to know me/to understand one another), but are “lovers” who are buried deep in their passion instead. 

Past, Future and Evolvement: 

In SHL, characters are encouraged to treasure past impressions that are thrown in figurative “wrappings”, whose luster is derived from age-old experiences (Psychological Types, Carl Jung). In other words, they are encouraged to root their love in a shared past, a Utopia of innocence. 

The contrast between The Defective and Word of Honor is very interesting to observe. Both involve long separation, and the suffering and personality changes hat comes from it.   SHL narrative frames their innocent childhood as something to cling to and return to. Drama WKX is encouraged to accept his identity as Four Seasons Manor disciple because it was part of his childhood past. This is a significant part of drama WenZhou relationship.

In The Defective, the narrative doesn't encourage the couple to dwell on the past that much. On the contrary, the all-knowing AI explicitly discouraged the MC from “comparing past to present”. They are advised to accept changes, however painful it might be, and build a better, more equal dynamic out of it, evolving from one-sided pandering to fighting side-by-side.  

In Priest’s novels, the characters rarely return to something in the past, but look into the future. Change is usually framed as inherently beneficial, albeit usually painful and rocky, the implication being that you need to constantly strive for something better.  

Sha Po Lang is a good example of this, with Gu Yun’s changing attitude towards Chang Geng after he as he matures, gradually showing his intelligence in politics. CG starts referring to GY as Zixi instead of YiFu is also a sign of this change---to see him as equal rather than a parental figure & protector.

The Defective is even more obvious in this regard, with both parties uncomfortable with the change initially, but gradually adjusting to the changes during their 16-year separation. The ML also stops calling MC by his surname “Lin”, as a sign of viewing him as equal. 

In MXTX’s works, change in personality or relationship dynamic is neither framed as painful or good. It just happens. It’s a natural flow that take place when it does. Their relationships are rarely challenged by change. They are objectively at a better place compared to their past, but it’s merely the result of a series of events rather than a deliberate choice or struggle.  

WangXian’s relationship naturally changes over time after WWX’s rebirth, but neither of them really struggles with the change. 

Xie Lian doesn’t even recognize Hua Cheng as the someone from his past, so they start out as friends getting to know each other. 

Salvation and Changing one another: 

Priest herself stated in an interview that she doesn’t believe in the concept of salvation, since people have the inner capacity to be their own savior. Therefore, priest characters usually don’t actively try to change their partner’s morals or personality. Some might be willingly influenced by their partner, but there’s rarely an element of moral condemnation. Even when there is a conflict between different values, the options are 1) to reconcile them by choosing the middle ground 2) to maintain their independence and tackle it with nuance 3) to break up.

On surface level, Mo Du/Silent Reading is about Luo Wenzhou being Fei Du’s salvation. However, as LWZ pointed out himself, Fei Du would’ve been a good person at heart with or without his influence. 

In The Defective, when Lu Bixing mistakenly thought Lin Jingheng stayed in the Eighth Galaxy against his own wishes because of their relationship, and that their priorities are irreconcilable, he even thought about breaking up. Of course he was not serious about it, but this showcased that he would never try to change LJH’s convictions. 

In SHL, however, the concept of salvation is central to the theme. Some find it strange that SHL make drama zzs the more “moral” one of the two, despite his action being more objectively questionable. In fact, the only reason he get framed as more “moral” is that he admitted his fault sooner, and therefore could guide drama wkx’s path back to salvation: to recognize the goodness in people, make peace with external world, to clear his name in Jianghu, and to follow due process with his revenge plan to avoid collateral damages. 

“I tried to change you, but you end up changing me”, said drama ZZS. This relationship dynamic is never present in any of priest’s works I’ve read. Priest characters don’t *try* to change one another. 

Does MXTX believe in salvation? Hard to tell. One could argue that Hua Cheng would have be way more amoral and even immoral if it hadn’t been for XL. This is complicated and is a topic for another time.

However, it is certain that MXTX MCs don’t condemn each other morally. “The orthodox one defending their unorthodox partner in front of the world” is a common wuxia trope, but the way MXTX novels approach it is very different from SHL. 

HuaLian never had a serious falling out about being on different sides. Even when they disagree, they respect each other and love each other exactly the way they are. Hua Cheng didn’t approve of Xie Lian saving Mu Qing, but he didn’t interfere with Xie Lian’s decision. Xie Lian feels responsible for helping Shi Qingxuan in Blackwater arc, but he is perfectly fine with HC helping He Xuan keep secrets. In several cases where they have different values, they are able to make it work with ease.

LWJ never *morally* condemned WWX for his action, and never once objected to WWX practicing demonic cultivation after his rebirth. In fact, LWJ never objected to WWX’s morals; in their previous life he was worried about his safety, and struggled with what to do about certain situations due to his family background, but difference in morality is not an issue for them. 

The “righteous” one does not feel the need to guide their unorthodox partner or to be their salvation with regards to integrity. 

*The similarity & differences part is a bit messy and some points are not fleshed-out. Sorry about that. 

**I don’t claim to have the right interpretation. The lens by which we see different styles of romance is ultimately subjective. 

[ruanbaijie]

one fine day at the end of january 2021, I started panicking about the day I no longer had any ideas for the untamed gifsets, so I decided to challenge myself by starting a get to know me meme (see post here). I gave myself 100 sets to do - fully expecting to never ever finish them. 

BUT!

less than 2 years and precisely 100 sets later (although along the way I might have cheated and changed 5 brotps to 5 cinematographies and one “romantic pairing” is more bromantic than romantic), I’m finally done!! 

this meme (series?) really pushed me out of my usual comfort zone of giffing (at that point of time I think I was still... 70% the untamed?), especially with giffing animated shows and more obscure shows. along the way, I picked up and practised new skills, new styles, new colouring tricks, and I’m really really glad that I took this on ( ˙꒳​˙ )

a summary of the 100 sets from my get to know me meme, bolded ones being my favourite edits that I’m really proud of:

🍁 5 cinematographies

goblin

kingdom

squid game

sweet home

watchmen

🍁 5 groups

karasuno volleyball club (haikyuu)

first years (jujutsu kaisen)

kamaboko squad (kimetsu no yaiba)

raizel's knights (noblesse)

tokyo manji gang (tokyo revengers)

🍁 5 animated films

kimetsu no yaiba: mugen train

nezha

prince of egypt

spirit: stallion of the cimarron

spirited away

🍁 5 films

alita: battle angel

daybreakers

the great wall

red cliff

train to busan

🍁 10 music videos

aria of life (wagakki band)

believer (imagine dragons)

everybody (backstreet boys)

fantastic baby (big bang)

how you like that (blackpink)

kill this love (blackpink)

love ya (ss501)

my new swag (vava)

no fear of the deep ocean (lin hun)

stranger in the north (namwee ft. wang leehom)

🍁 10 animated shows

86

haikyuu

jujutsu kaisen

kimetsu no yaiba

mo dao zu shi

tian guan ci fu

kabaneri of the iron fortress

shingeki no kyojin

tokyo revengers

shiki

🍁 10 shows

alice in borderland

all of us are dead

the fiery priest

the king’s avatar

my roommate is a detective

scholar who walks the night

the untamed

word of honour

sweet home

zombie detective

🍁 10 scenes

kuina kicking ass (alice in borderland)

thunderclap and flash (kimetsu no yaiba)

dance of the fire god (kimetsu no yaiba)

rengoku’s final words (kimetsu no yaiba)

this is just a club (haikyuu)

the general's funeral (the great wall)

not one of us (the lion king)

deliver us (the prince of egypt)

maeve being a badass (westworld)

yennefer being a badass (the witcher)

🍁 10 romantic pairings

kurodachi (cherry magic)

jiling (lie huo jiao chou)

jung yi hyun & yoon sae bom (happiness)

gu wol ryung & seo hwa (gu family book)

weilan (guardian)

kagehina (haikyuu)

hualian (tian guan ci fu)

songxiao (the untamed)

wangxian (the untamed)

wenzhou (word of honour)

🍁 15 female characters

diana bishop (a discovery of witches)

kuina hikari (alice in borderland)

mikasa ackerman (attack on titan)

kamado nezuko (kimetsu no yaiba)

kochou shinobu (kimetsu no yaiba)

lin mei (the great wall)

yoon sae bom (happiness)

zenin maki (jujutsu kaisen)

mori mako (pacific rim)

kang sae byeok (squid game)

nile freeman (the old guard)

luo qingyang (the untamed)

gu ryeon (tomorrow)

maeve millay (westworld)

yennefer (the witcher)

🍁 15 male characters

akaza (kimetsu no yaiba)

wei wuxian (mo dao zu shi)

kageyama tobio (haikyuu!!)

sugawara koushi (haikyuu!!)

tsukishima kei (haikyuu!!)

jung yi hyun (happiness)

suoh mikoto (k project)

gojou satoru (jujutsu kaisen)

ye xiu (the king’s avatar)

qiao chusheng (my roommate is a detective)

ferid bathory (seraph of the end)

ichinose guren (seraph of the end)

jiang cheng (the untamed)

baji keisuke (tokyo revengers)

kang min ho / kim moo young (zombie detective)

[arlothia]

MEN IN BLUE

Time to celebrate a beautiful color on beautiful men!

Hu Ge: Mei Chang Su - Nirvana in Fire

'Leo' Wu Lie: Fei Liu - Nirvana in Fire

Jin Dong: Lin Chen - Nirvana in Fire

Chen Long: Meng Zhi - Nirvana in Fire

Sun Chun: Xiao Ting Sheng - Nirvana in Fire 2

'Turbo' Liu Yuan: Xiao Ping Jing - Nirvana in Fire 2

'Jaco' Zhang Bo: Xun Fei Zhan - Nirvana in Fire 2

Huang Xiao Ming: Xiao Ping Zhang - Nirvana in Fire 2

Kanazawa Hao Kim/Kim Jin/Jin Xin: Yue Yin Chuan - Nirvana in Fire 2

Zhou Yi Wei: Xiao Qi - The Rebel Princess

Fu Meng Bo: Sui Zhou - The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

'Thomas' Tong Meng Shi: Yang Guo - The New Version of the Condor Heroes

'Wallace' Huo Jian Hua: Ling Hu Chong/Yang Lian Ting - Swordsman

Liu Yao Yuan: Wang Zhi - The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty

Wang Kai: Zhao Zhen/Emperor Song Ren Zong - Serenade of Peaceful Joy

'Darren' Chen Kuan Hong: Zhan Yan - No Boundary

Zhang Zhe Han: Zhou Zi Shu/Zhou Xu - Word of Honor

'Andrew' Yin Zheng: Xhang Xi Rui - Winter Begonia

Jang Hyuk: Lee Bang Won - My Country: The New Age

Yoo Ah In: King Suk Jong - Jang Ok Jung

Jo Seong Woo: Baek Gwang Hyun - Horse Doctor

Ji Chang Wook: Lee Choon Bae (young) - The Bros

Woo Do Hwan: Nam Seon Ho - My Country; The New Age

Lee Jun Ho: Heo Saek - Homme Fatale

Yoo Yeon Seok: Gu Dong Mae/Ishida Sho - Mr. Sunshine

So Ji Sub: King Jung Jo - The Throne

Lee Min Ho: Ghoi Yeong - Faith

Liu Hai Kuan: Lan Xichen - The Untamed

Liu Duan Duan: Li Cheng Ze - Joy of Life

Wang Yi Bo: Lan Zhan - The Untamed

'Vardy' Wang Hao Xuan: Yu Ming Ye - Dance of the Phoenix

'James' Huang Zi Teng: Lan Qi Ren - The Untamed

'Marius' Wang Zhuo Cheng: Jiang Shao - Legend of Two Sisters In the Chaos

Zhang Ruo Yun: Fan Xian - Joy of Life

'Sean' Xiao Zhan: Bei Tang Mo Ran - Oh My Emperor

Guo Qi Lin: Fan Xizhe - Joy of Life

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This is part of an unofficial series @terribleteej and @smylealong have been having fun with. Check their stuff out here:

Teej's Men in Modern Red

Teej's Men in Traditional Red

Lea's Men in Modern Black

Lea's Men in Traditional Black

[exodusmusing]

below the cut you will find 140 korean surnames!! all of these names are taken from kdramas and a list of surnames i have found on internet!! please like or reblog if you find this helpful!!

Ahn

An

Bae

Bak

Baek

Bang

Byun

Cha

Chai

Chang

Chay

Cheon

Cheong

Chwe

Chi

Chin

Cho

Choi

Chong

Chu

Chun

Dae

Dan

Dang

Do

Don

Dong

Gae

Gang

Gim

Go

Goe

Ha

Hahm

Han

Ham

Heo

Ho

Hong

Hwang

Hyun

Im

In

Jang

Jee

Jeong

Ji

Jin

Jo

Joh

Ju

Jue

Jun

Jung

Kal

Kang

Keng

Ki

Kil

Kim

Ko

Kong

Ku

Kuk

Kwack

Kwak

Kwan

Kwock

Kwon

Lee

Lin

Ma

Min

Mok

Mong

Moo

Moon

Mun

Myung

Na

Nahm

Nam

No

Noh

Oh

Ok

Ong

Pae

Paek

Pai

Pak

Pan

Park

Pyo

Pyun

Pu

Quon

Ra

Reeh

Ri

Rim

Roh

Ryu

Sa

Sang

Seo

Seol

Shin

Shim

Sim

Sin

So

Son

Song

Suh

Suk

Sun

Sung

Tae

Tak

Tan

Tang

To

Toh

Uhm

Wang

Whang

Won

Woo

Yang

Ye

Yee

Yeo

Yeon

Yoo

Yook

Yoon

You

Yu

Yun

[linguistlist-blog]

TOC: Concentric | Studies in Linguistics Vol. 49, No. 2 (2023)

Table of Contents ARTICLES Loanword adaptation of Japanese consonants in Kavalan Hui-shan Lin pp. 139–174 A restructuring analysis of the non‑inferential evidential verb han in Siwkolan Amis Wei-Cherng Sam Jheng pp. 175–223 Directional verb constructions in Mandarin: The interface of syntax and pragmatics Chien-hung Lin & Jung-hsing Chang pp. 224–260 On the general classifiers ge and zàg in Hakka: A corpus-based collostructional analysis Han-Chun Huang pp. 261–294 Phylogenetic analyses for http://dlvr.it/Sz0zd6