#Kim Gwang-il

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Lee Jong Suk as Kim Gwang-il (vip - 2017)

*I'm obsessed with his cocky personality but also wanting to punch him in the face 24/7

[drunkonluv]

I've always liked to play with fire

-  Sam Tinnesz

[toastinthegrass]

Shamans are religious specialists who are perceived as having the capacity to deal directly with spirits on behalf of the community, either by sending their own soul on a journey to other realms or by calling them into the here and now and manifesting them in their own bodies.

[dramacide]

Owned

[Chapter 2]

Interaction: Kim Gwang-Il & Reader

Genre: Crime

[R13]

Word Count: 1.5K

A/N: Sorry for the wait! This chapter is shorter than the last but I hope you enjoy it regardless.

Summary: You were going to get out of there. Gwang-Il had left you to the boys as he said he would, but to your surprise, they hadn’t touched you yet. But with them on your tail, how will you plot to escape?

"You've got work to do,"

One of the members, which you remembered to be 'Su-Jin', called out to you. You had found the other members in another room, their uninviting, sharp glares on piercing through you as you entered.

"What work?" As you spoke, the wave of goosebumps and your visible, inconsistent shivers awakened your awareness; you were still in your underwear alone. Almost as if on cue, Su-Jin tossed a satin red robe at you, "Before you say anything, it's oversized because it used to be Mr. Kim's."

Turning his back, Su-Jin continued with what he was doing, "As for the work, I'm referring to chores. We need to keep you busy and away from planning to escape, you see. Apart from that, there's a lot of clothes we'll need you to clean up." You flinched at the thought of what those clothes looked like. On top of that, the last thing you intended to do was assist criminals. They were not stupid; it was no surprise they expected you to devise a plan.

But you weren't stupid either, and you weren't going to let anything stop you. You were going to play along for now.

"No funny business," the other member in the room pointed a finger at you as he took a sudden step forward with a slight snarl sharpening his features, "you have a time limit. If you're not done by then, you'll have to face the consequences. Clear?"

Your eyes met with the finger in close proximity with your face, but you weren't intimidated at all. Matter of fact, you had to resist the urge to smile. "Where can I find the clothes?"

The member escorted you to a smaller room, and you followed as he entered. He gestured to a bath tub, gray and matted with age, and filled with bloodied clothing as you imagined, but the sight instantly caused your stomach to plummet. Who were you kidding? How could you play along and wash the blood of Gwang-Il's unfortunate victims?

"C-Can't we just throw these away?"

"Don't be stupid."

Wincing at the guilt gnawing at you, you struggled to form a sentence, "D-Do I really have to...wash blood?" In response, he threw you some gloves as if that would ease the situation for you. "Are you serious? That's not the only issue here. I'm not just gonna clean up the mess of a bunch of heartless criminals!"

"Then talk to Mr. Kim about it. He's the brains of this operation."

"In fact, yes I will."

Immediately after letting those words escape your mouth, you regretted it. There was no way you were in shape to speak with him now. "I'll escort you-"

"Uh, never mind," you cut him off and raised your palm, "I’ll go later. Just leave me be." He briefly glared at you as if he was suggesting to watch your tongue before he left you alone with your thoughts. And you thought this was a perfect opportunity to start devising a plan. You inhaled deeply to feel tranquil, but all that came of it was the pungent odor of old blood. You hated that you had to do this.

But you guessed this wasn’t your decision to make.

As you scrubbed at the blood-soaked clothes, you tried with great effort to hold back your tears. Your hands shook as you worked, your mind racing with thoughts of escape. How were you so unlucky that you ended up here, stuck in this hellhole? How would you escape?

You remembered the moment of your capture so vividly and you couldn't help but grit your teeth furiously at your ridiculous choice to ignore your parents' number one rule. Now, you were paying the price.

But you weren't going to give up. You had survived for this long so you assumed you were lucky enough to survive a little longer. You would find a way out of this mess, no matter what it took. You just had to keep your head down and play along for now, biding your time until the opportunity for escape presented itself.

You scrubbed harder at the clothes, trying to rid them of the stains that seemed to symbolize all of the horrors that you experienced. Maybe, just maybe, if you could wash them clean, you could wash away the guilt that weighed heavy on your conscience. Maybe, just maybe, you weren't beyond redemption.

But how were you going to get out of here? The members of the group were probably supposed to always watch you, their eyes observing your every move. You had to bide your time and wait for the perfect opportunity.

So, with each day that passed, you began to eavesdrop on their conversations, trying to gather any information that could be useful to your escape. You plan from the beginning was coming up again. You did as you were told and played along with it. It wasn't easy to listen in as they were often alert, their voices barely above a whisper. But you were determined.

As you finished up your futile duties and you overheard a hushed conversation between two of the members. They were talking about a job they had planned for the evening - a job that would take them away for hours. You strained to hear their words, trying to piece together their plan.

This was your chance to escape. At least a million thoughts crossed your mind; most were of fear and uncertainty, but truth be told, you didn’t care. You were not going to let an opportunity like this pass, though escape was probably more difficult than it seemed. But you were ready to do whatever it took to get out of there.

You waited impatiently until the members were all away, then gathered your meager belongings and crept out of the bedroom. Your heart pounded in your chest as you made your way through the dingy rooms, your paranoia gnawing at your determination.

As you reached the front door, you hesitated. This was it - your chance to flee and never look back. But what if you were caught? You couldn't shake the fear that Gwang-Il would track you down and punish you for your disobedience. His face was certainly the last thing you wanted to see.

You took a deep breath and stepped out into the night, determined to put as much distance between yourself and the group as possible.

You knew you had to keep moving - there was no telling how long it would take Gwang-Il and the others to realize that you were gone, and you didn't want to be around when they did.

You forced yourself to your feet and kept on walking, the faint glimmer of light on the horizon guiding you forward. You had no idea where you were going, but you knew you had to find a way to get help. You had to find a way to get back home to your parents, who you expected to be devastated.

You had no idea how much time had passed or how much distance you had covered, but you couldn't afford to stop. You had to keep moving, no matter how tired you were. You dragged your feet along the ground as you pushed yourself to the limit, your body aching with each step. Your mind was numb with exhaustion, and all you wanted to do was collapse and rest. But you couldn't give in to that temptation.

You had to keep going, no matter what.

So you kept on walking, your feet pounding the pavement in a relentless rhythm. You didn't know where you were going, but as long as you were far away, that was all that counted.

Out of nowhere, a voice rang out from behind you, sending shivers down your spine. “Where are you going?” Gwang-Il was right on your heels, his presence looming closer than you had expected. Your heart pounded in your chest as you turned to see Gwang-Il standing there, with what seemed like a genuine display of confusion on his face. However, it was quickly replaced with a chilling grin, his eyes glowing with a maniacal light.

Panic took hold and you bolted, your legs pumping beneath you as you fled through the darkness. The fear coursing through your veins acted as a driving force, urging you to move faster. But as you glanced over your shoulder, you saw that Gwang-Il was nowhere to be found. Confused and disoriented, you slowed your pace and scanned the area, searching for any sign of him. But the area was empty, and there was no trace of the menacing figure. Had you really outrun him, or was this just a twisted game? You couldn't be sure, but you knew you had to stay alert. Gwang-Il was a predator, and you were his prey.

As you frantically searched for an escape route, you noticed a shadowy figure lurking in the distance. It was one of Gwang-Il's henchmen, standing sentinel as if waiting for you to make a move. Your heart sank as the realization hit you - there was no way out. Gwang-Il had you completely surrounded, and you were trapped in his web of deceit.

You stood with your eyebrows furrowed and your breath caught in your throat, your mind racing as you tried to come up with a plan. Was this the end for you? You had been foolish to think that you could escape so easily, and now you were probably in an even worse situation than you were before.

Dazed, you turned back to see that Gwang-Il had returned, flashing a wide smile, and slowly but surely, he showed off a coin he had,

“Heads or tails?”

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The Other Works of “The New Employee” Director Kim Jho Gwang Soo ***Mild Spoilers Ahead***

Given that I am currently LOVING Korea’s newest office-set BL The New Employee, I thought others might be interested to explore the other works of this darling show’s director, Kim Jho Gwang Soo.  Here I am going to focus on projects that he screenwrote and/or directed as those are his queer works.  Many of them are available on Gagaoolala. 

Who is Kim Jho Gwang Soo? As outlined in his MyDramaList biography, he is an openly gay South Korean filmmaker.  After collaborating with another openly gay director named Lee Song Hee Il’s 2006 film “No Regret” (regarded as Korea’s first gay feature film), he began to write and direct his own projects, as well as work as a producer.  

I realized after starting the New Employee that I have seen almost all of Kim Jho Gwang Soo’s works that he has directed or written without knowing it was all by him, so I wanted to give a little rundown of his projects so other people can discover them as well!  Synopses are going to be from MDL and the title of each film will be the link to its MDL page.  

NOTE: This summary will contain some mild spoilers for the purpose of trigger warnings!!  However, this post is also going off my memory and I have not watched everything recently so I apologize if I miss any warnings!  I will also give a blanket content warning for homophobia.  Most of his past works are not really set in the new Korean-BL world where homophobia barely exists so it is a theme in most, but not all, of his other projects. 

Boy Meets Boy (2008) - Short film, Director & Screenwriter

Synopsis: On a warm spring day Min-soo, a small boy, meets tall and broad-shouldered Seok-yi inside a bus.  Min-soo keeps looking at the intimidating boy whose sharp eyes are hidden under his baseball cap. Min-soo's heart starts beating.  What will happen to Min-soo and Seok-i? 

Thoughts: Super cute short film that the synopsis basically sums up.  Not a lot happens but it sure is adorable.  Happy ending.

Just Friends? (2009) - Short film, Director & Screenwriter

Synopsis: Min Soo is on leave from the military and visits his boyfriend Seok Yi. While having fun out on the town, they run into Min Soo's mother! When Min Soo's mother asks about their relationship, Seok Yi replies "... just friends." Making things more complicated, Min Soo's mother ends up sleeping with them that night! 

Thoughts: My personal favorite of his pre-TNE works.  Stars (now-well-known) actors Lee Je Hoon and Yeon Woo Jin.  This is one of my favorite short films of all time.  A succinct and satisfying story in under 30 minutes, fantastic chemistry, adorable couple moments, and family drama.  It is also a follow up to Boy Meets Boy, but it’s not necessary to watch that one to understand and enjoy this one!  Happy ending, but some angst thrown in beforehand. 

Love 100C (2010) - Short film, Director & Screenwriter 

TW: homophobic violence

Synopsis: A hearing-impaired boy, Min Soo, is gay, and he likes his classmate, Ji Seok.  One day, Min Soo impulsively has sex with a man who works in a public bath, an experience that lends him a new-found confidence, but at a heavy price.

Thoughts: This is a pretty big departure from his first two short films, while it is happy for a bit of it, the film explores the danger of living in a homophobic society.  Ultimately it is a film about sexual self discovery as well as how queer people are often robbed of safe and healthy self discovery because of violence inflicted upon them.  Definitely NOT a happy ending.

Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012) - Full-length film, Director

TW: death, homophobic violence

Synopsis: A gay man, Min Soo and a lesbian, Hyo Jin are both promising doctors at a general hospital. The colleagues agree to marry so Hyo Jin can legally adopt a child with her lover of ten years Seo Yeong, and Min Soo can please his parents while maintaining his closeted lifestyle. While secretly living with their respective partners, who move in next door, Min Soo and Hyo Jin appear to be a happy, "normal" couple. They enjoy all the benefits afforded to heterosexual couples and are also able to ward off public scrutiny and parental disapproval. However, Min Soo's intrusive parents begin to get a bit too involved with the couple's life, threatening their scheme.

Thoughts: There are parts of this movie I really enjoy.  It was great to have both a gay and lesbian couple in the film and a lot of the film revolved around the gay lead’s group of gay friends.  There was also a lot of playing with Korean honorifics within the friend group that I found really cool to listen to.  However, I didn’t love how the most fem gay character was treated throughout the film and it was quite shocking in a bad way at some points, given that it is supposed to be a romantic comedy.  A happy ending, but at what cost, lol. 

One Night Only (2014) - Short film, Director

I think this is actually two short films released together, but I have only seen the second part “One Night” and not the first part “Night Bug,” so I am going to focus on “One Night.” 

Synposis: Geun Ho is almost hit by a car. At that time, Joon, who is visiting Jinju from Seoul, saves Geun Ho. They happen to meet at a bar later that night. Geun Ho and his friends goes to Seoul with Joon.

Thoughts: It has been ages since I watched this one, but I think I mostly liked it.  Not really a happy ending, but as far as I can remember does not contain violence in the way that some of his other works do.  While the MDL synopsis doesn’t mention it, the film actually focuses both on Geun Ho as well as his 2 friends, not only Geun Ho.  

Made on the Rooftop (2021) - Full length film, Director

TW: serious medical issues.

Synopsis: Ha Neul, a job seeker who has nowhere to go after breaking up with his lover, Jung Min, moves to the house of his best friend Bong Shik, who lives in a tiny room. Bong Shik working as a BJ with a high tension + one-person broadcasting concept is courted by Min Ho, an attractive straight-forward man, but somehow just hesitates. Ha Neul and Jung Min try to reconcile, but they only go against each other and unintentionally hurt each other. One day, Jung-min is in a car accident and Ha Neul has to bring back Ari, the cat they used to raise together.

Thoughts: I really loved this movie.  Focuses on two friends and their respective romantic lives.  Deals with the realities of being in a closeted gay relationship with no legal rights when there is medical emergency, coming out to family, HIV, etc.  It is also genuinely really funny and, at many times, incredibly sweet and heartwarming.  One couple has a complete happy ending and the other has an open/unresolved but hopeful ending.  I would definitely recommend. 

I hope anyone who sees this considers checking out these films.  Most (if not all) are available on Gagaoolala, but you can likely find them other places as well (but please support legitimate streaming if you’re able)!!  Also who else can’t wait for the next episode of The New Employee? 

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Weak Hero Character Names

For those who don't know, the Weak Hero webtoon anglicized a bunch of the characters' first names from Korean to English. They don't do this for newly introduced characters anymore AFAIK, but all the names they anglicized initially have been kept that way.

Since I've gotten a few people asking about the names, so I decided to compile a list of their original Korean names. You can find amost of these on their character profiles on the Weak Hero fandom page, but I figured people would appreciate having a quick reference that is all in one place. Hopefully this helps people learn/connect their original names.

Remember, this is not a full character list, it's for finding the Korean names of the characters that had their names anglicized.

The format will be:

Anglicized Name -> Korean Name (common alternative romanizations will be in parenthesis)

Eunjang High

Alex Go -> Go Hyeontak (Hyun-tak)

Ben Park -> Park Humin (Hoo-min)

Colton Choi -> Choi Hyoman (Hyo-man)

Eugene Gale -> Seo Juntae (Jun-tae)

Gerard Jin -> Jin Gayul (Ga-yool)

Gray Yeon -> Yeon Sieun (Shi-eun)

Phillip Kim -> Kim Pilyoung (Pil-young)

Rowan Im -> Im Juyang (Ju-yang)

Teddy Jin -> Jin Taeoh (Tae-oh)

Daehyeon High

Dean Kwon -> Kwon Hyeokjin (Hyuk-jin)

Jake Ji -> Ji Hakho (Hak-ho | Hagho)

Timothy Park -> Park Taegi (Tae-gi)*

Ganghak High

Jared Sun -> Seon Jongwon (Sun Jong-Wan)

Toby Kim -> Kim Dosik (Do-sik)

Wolf Keum -> Keum Seongje (Sung-je)

Hyeongshin High

Forrest Lee -> Lee Sehan (Se-han)

Myles Joo -> Joo Seungjin (Seung-jin)

Robin Ha -> Ha Minjo (Min-jo)

Sam "Grape" Lee -> Lee Gongsam (Gong-sam)

Yeo-il High

Donald Na -> Na Baekjin (Baek-jin)

Kingsley Kwan -> Kwan Seokhyeon (Suk-hyun)

Yoosun High

Harper "Helmet" Ha -> Ha Huicheol (Hee-chul)

Hugo Yoon -> Yun Hoyeong (Yoon Ho-young)

Jack Kang -> Kang Jeongyeon (Jung-yun)

Jimmy Bae -> Bae Jihun (Ji-hun)

Other Recurring/Relevant Characters

Bryce Oh -> Oh Beomseok (Beom-sok)

Julia Chae -> Chae Yujin (Yoo-jin)

Kenny Ji -> Ji Gwangseok (Gwang-seok)

Lala Lee -> Lee Minji (Min-ji)

Lily Nam -> Nam Jeongah (Jung-ah)

Oswald Yang -> Yang Seonghun (Sung-hoon)*

Sean Shin -> Shin Jeongseob (Jung-sub)*

Stephen Ahn -> Ahn Suho (Su-ho)

Wesley Song -> Song Baekkyu (Beak-gyu)

(* These names weren't on the wiki, so I looked at raws.)

[materialsscienceandengineering]

A smart color-changing flexible battery with ultra-high efficiency

With the rapid growth of the smart and wearable electronic devices market, smart next-generation energy storage systems that have energy storage functions as well as additional color-changing properties are receiving a great deal of attention. However, existing electrochromic devices have low electrical conductivity, leading to low efficiency in electron and ion mobility, and low storage capacities. Such batteries have therefore been limited to use in flexible and wearable devices. On August 21, a joint research team led by Professor Il-Doo Kim from the KAIST Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) and Professor Tae Gwang Yun from the Myongji University Department of Materials Science and Engineering announced the development of a smart electrochromic Zn-ion battery that can visually represent its charging and discharging processes using an electrochromic polymer anode incorporated with a "π-bridge spacer," which increases electron and ion mobility efficiency. Their research was published as an inside cover article for Advanced Materials on August 3 under the title, "A π-Bridge Spacer Embedded Electron Donor-Acceptor Polymer for Flexible Electrochromic Zn-Ion Batteries."

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[TRANS] IU ‘Flower Bookmark 2’ Album Introduction and Song Introductions

ALBUM INTRODUCTION

A pristine and beautiful trail of memories that do not fade over time

IU’s second remake album [Flower Bookmark 2]

A book that I took and dusted off from an old library. As I turn the pages one by one, there are times when I find old four-leaf clovers or flower petals that are inserted like bookmarks. It’s a pristine and beautiful trace of a gift that contains someone's sincerity long ago. Along with it comes the memorable pieces of writing that are underlined on each page. This 'Flower Bookmark' may be one of the symbols of youth culture that show the romance and sentiments of the past analog generation which are slowly being forgotten these days.

IU's second remake album, [Flower Bookmark 2], is an extension of the remake album [Flower Bookmark] which was released in 2014 and received excellent reviews from the public and critics. This is a special mini album which reflects both the analog emotions contained in the original songs and the unique lyricism of ‘IU’. Like the previous [Flower Bookmark] album, IU herself selected music from previous generations which are like “flower bookmarks” that she had always cherished and collaborated with musicians of a wide range of generations and genres, including Jeong Jae-il, Ko Tae-young, Hong So-jin, Kang Yi-chae, Jukjae, Lim Hyun-je (Hyukoh), Kim Sung-mo and Jung Sung-ha, to make more detailed efforts than ever to add IU's color on top of the original songs’ unique sentiments.

[Flower Bookmark 2] uses IU’s pure tone to reinterpret songs of the past that transcend generations, in the hopes to revive pristine and beautiful moments that do not fade over time, connecting generations after generations, providing deep empathy and resonance in them and becoming a gift of memories as a ‘flower bookmark’.

SONG INTRODUCTIONS

01. 가을 아침 (Autumn morning)

Lyrics by Lee Byung-woo

Composed by Lee Byung-woo

Arranged by Jung Sung-ha

Originally sung by Yang Hee-eun

“This song is included in [Yang Hee-eun 1991], an album commemorating the 20th anniversary of ‘Morning Dew’. Yang Hee-eun sunbaenim shared with me that it was an album that she finished recording 9 songs in a day together with Director Lee Byung-woo, who was studying in Vienna at the time, while she was in New York. I listened to this album a lot because I respect them musically and could sense the refreshing vibes of the two of them when they were young, so this is my favorite song from that album. Even though the song is simple in its structure, the guitar performance, voice and lyrics are perfectly combined, making it as beautiful as the title, autumn morning.”

02. 비밀의 화원 (Secret Garden)

Lyrics by Lee Sang-eun

Composed by Lee Sang-eun

Arranged by Echae Kang

Originally sung by Lee Sang-eun

“These are my favorite lyrics from [Flower Bookmark 2]. I like Lee Sang-eun sunbaenim’s simple sentences that are filled with warmth. In particular, I think the lyrics that switch freely between the perspectives of ‘just me’, then as an ‘adult’ and as a ‘person who falls in love’ are really cool.

I could relate to the lyrics which go, ‘Forget what happened yesterday / Everyone makes slight mistakes’ and they gave me comfort.”

03. 잠 못 드는 밤 비는 내리고 (Sleepless rainy night)

Lyrics by Kim Chang-hwan, Park Gwang-hyun / Composed by Kim Chang-hwan, Park Gwang-hyun / Arranged by Hong So-jin, Jukjae / Originally sung by Kim Gun-mo

“This is a song that I really wanted to remake someday. I was in a hurry to do it first before anyone else did, so I even considered putting just this one song as a remake on my 4th full-length album [Palette] which was released last spring, that’s how ambitious the song made me. I heard about Kim Gun-mo sunbaenim’s vocal range and was prepared to some extent, but I was surprised several times throughout the recording, saying, ‘Oh, I can’t believe this’. I'm cautiously predicting that it will be the song that has the most fanatics (Note: people going crazy over) in [Flower Bookmark 2] ☆”

04. 어젯밤 이야기 (Last night story)

Lyrics by Park Gun-ho

Composed by Lee Ho-jun

Arranged by Im Hyun-je (Hyukoh) , Kim Sung-mo

Originally sung by Sobangcha (Fire Truck)

“This was a song that was so famous and well-loved that I felt a lot of pressure to remake, but I courageously did so because it was also such an attractive song to that extent.

From the chord progression to the story in the lyrics and to the main riff (Note: a short repeated sequence of notes or chords to make a song catchy), it is a song that I’m in awe whenever I listen to it because it is perfectly balanced and solid and this is the song I worked on the most happily in this album.”

05. 개여울 (By the stream)

Lyrics by Kim So-wol

Composed by Lee Hee-mok

Arranged by Jung Jae-il

Originally sung by Jung Mi-jo

“This is a song that so many seniors have done remakes of. Among the various versions of ‘By the Stream’, I took reference from the version of this song in Jeong Mi-jo sunbaenim's 2016 album [37 Years] the most. In no other song is there a person that is as hateful and irresponsible as the one who leaves in the lyrics. As it's a song about yearning for such a person, the ‘deep sorrow’ and ‘desperate resentment’ enter your heart as they are, without any defense or embellishments.

The ‘By the stream’ that (Kim Jeong-hee) sunbaenim first sang and the recent ‘By the stream’ sung decades later come across as distinctly different from the emotions to the stories in their voices. If given the chance, I want to sing this song again after a long time.”

06. 매일 그대와 (Everyday with you)

Lyrics by Choi Sung-won

Composed by Choi Sung-won

Arranged by Go Tae-young

Originally sung by A Wild Chamomile

“I think there’s no need for a long explanation for this song. Everyday with you is the best!”

Translated by IUteamstarcandy

Source: Melon

[seouldramaspot]

The Atypical Family – A Touching Tale of Superpowers and Human Struggles

"The Atypical Family" (Korean: 히어로는 아닙니다만) is a 2024 South Korean television series that blends the fantastical allure of superpowers with the poignant realities of everyday life. Starring Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim, and Claudia Kim, this JTBC drama aired from May 4 to June 9, 2024, capturing the hearts of viewers every Saturday and Sunday evening. Additionally, it is available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions, making it accessible to a global audience.

The series revolves around Bok Gwi-ju and his family, who once possessed unique superpowers. However, due to chronic diseases and the pressures of modern life, they find themselves losing these abilities. The narrative takes a turn when their lives intersect with Do Da-hae, a mysterious woman with a keen interest in their family.

Main Characters

Bok Gwi-ju (Jang Ki-yong): Gwi-ju can travel back in time to revisit happy memories. Unfortunately, after his wife's death, he loses this ability as he grapples with depression and can no longer find joy in his past.

Do Da-hae (Chun Woo-hee): A mysterious figure whose fascination with Gwi-ju and his family brings new dynamics into their lives.

Bok Man-heum (Go Doo-shim): Gwi-ju's mother, whose insomnia prevents her from using her "precognitive dreaming" superpower.

Bok Dong-hee (Claudia Kim): Gwi-ju's older sister, who once had the ability to fly but lost it due to struggles with obesity.

Supporting Characters

Bok In-a (Park So-yi): Gwi-ju's daughter, a thirteen-year-old girl isolated from her family and classmates.

Eom Soon-gu (Oh Man-seok): Gwi-ju's father and the only family member without any superpowers.

Baek Il-hong (Kim Geum-sun): Da-hae's mother.

Grace (Ryu Abel): Da-hae's younger sister.

Noh Hyung-tae (Choi Gwang-rok): Da-hae's uncle

At its core, "The Atypical Family" is a poignant exploration of loss, identity, and resilience. The superpowers in the series symbolize personal strengths and coping mechanisms that the characters gradually lose due to life’s adversities. Gwi-ju’s battle with depression and his quest to rediscover happiness is a narrative that resonates deeply with many viewers, reflecting real-world struggles with mental health.

The series also tackles issues such as body image, family dynamics, and the sense of isolation felt by those who are different. Each character’s journey is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to adapt and find new sources of strength and joy.

"The Atypical Family" enjoyed impressive viewership ratings, averaging 3.778% nationwide and 4.418% in Seoul. It consistently topped viewership charts, underscoring its popularity and the emotional connection it forged with its audience. These ratings reflect the show’s ability to attract and retain a dedicated following despite being broadcast on a cable channel, which typically garners smaller audiences compared to public broadcasters.

The original soundtrack of "The Atypical Family" significantly enhances its emotional impact. With beautifully composed pieces by artists such as So Soo-bin, Lee So-ra, and Yi Sung-yol, the music resonates deeply with the series' themes. The OST includes:

Part 1: "Walking with You" by So Soo-bin

Part 2: "I See You" by Lee So-ra

Part 3: "Laputa" by Yi Sung-yol

Each track captures the essence of the characters' journeys and the show's emotional beats, making the viewing experience even more immersive.

"The Atypical Family" is a standout series that deftly blends the fantastical with the deeply personal. It offers a unique perspective on the superhero genre, focusing not on epic battles but on the intimate struggles of a family facing extraordinary challenges. The series' compelling performances, intricate character development, and heartfelt storytelling make it a must-watch.

For fans of Korean dramas and those new to the genre, "The Atypical Family" is an unforgettable journey into the complexities of human emotion and resilience. Be sure to catch it on JTBC or stream it on Netflix to experience this remarkable tale.

Honest Comment: At first I didn't know the other actors I only knew the male lead, at first I was confuse of the story like how it happens I will not spoil but it is Fantasy about super power but it is different. Its only 12 episode but it is worth the watch I like the plot the tense and how the story goes. I recommend this series It is worth it.

[psycholattemacchiato]

about me

🫧 my name is nico

🫧 my pronouns are he/him

🫧 08-liner

🫧 16+

🫧 intj

🫧 i absolutely love:

🧷 kpop

🧷 kdramas

🧷 bnha

🧷 jjk

🧷 criminal minds

🧷 books and fanfics

🧷 music in general

🧷 taekwondo

🧷 marvel

🧷 mangas 'n animes

🧷 writing

🫧 i am an art student

🫧 english isn't my mother tongue

🫧 i am bilingual but i know like two-three more and am currently learning more l

🫧 i am coffee and energy drink dependent

🫧 i'll write more genres than one (fluff; angst; smut; etc.)

🫧 my favorite food is spring rolls and asia noodles

🫧 i support lgbtq+ and also am a part of the community

🫧 also i like making new friends, but mainly online, cus i'm awkward af irl, so don't hesitate to text, i'll respond as fast as i can

🫧 if i write, the reader can have any gender, but i think it mostly will be gender neutral

🫧 my fandoms are:

🦕 army - bts

🦕 stay - stray kids

🦕 atiny - ateez

🦕 jujutsu kaisen

🦕 percy jackson and the olympians

🦕 one piece (live action)

🦕 marvel

🦕 criminal minds

🫧 i loooove bubble teas and mochis

🧋 my ults are hobi, yoongi, mingi, felix and bang chan

🧋 i am currently simping for roronoa zoro, red-haired shanks, derek morgan, spencer reid, jennifer jereau, kim gwang-il, lee felix, min yoongi, song mingi, kim seungmin, han jisung, jung hoseok, jon snow, daenerys targaryen,

👽 for those, that read until here, or at least acted like they did, thank you, i think you know now more about me, than any people i know in real life

🫶🏻 and well one thing else: i do not think, that i'll be able to update any one shots regularly due to a full schedule and not so many ideas.

so sorry in advance!

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HYDE, JEKYLL, ME // KDRAMA DİZİ YORUMU

UYARI : Yazılar genel olarak spoiler içerebilir. İçermeyedebilir.

İmdb puanı: 7 Benim puanım: 8

Drama: Hyde Jekyll, Me

Hangul: 하이드 지킬, 나

Director: Jo Young-Gwang, Park Shin-Woo

Writer: Lee Choong-Ho (comic), Kim Ji-Woon

Date: 2015

Language: Korean

Country: South Korea

Cast: Hyun-Bin, Han Ji-Min, Sung Joon, Hyeri, Lee Seung-Joon

Yıl olarak  benim kırmızı çizgim olan 2016’yı yakalayamamış olmasına rağmen başarılı bulduğum dizilerden biriydi. Aynı zamanda Hyun Bin’in askerlik sonrası çıkış dizisiymiş. Ama benim için Han Ji-Min ile tanıştığım dizi oldu. Koo Seo-Jin(Hyun-Bin) zengin bir ailenin oğlu ve başarılı bir iş adamıdır. Wonderland isimli bir eğlence merkezinin sahibidir. Soğuk, bencil ve kaba bir karakteri vardır. Kimseyle yüzgöz olmaz, gerekmedikçe iletişime dahi geçmez. Eğlence merkezine bağlı ufak bir sirk işletilmektedir. Sirkten kaçan bir goril ortalığı karıştırdığı gün Seo-Jin sirkin yöneticisi Jang Ha-Na(Han Ji-Min) ile dolaylı ve olaylı olarak tanışır. Ve bu yaşadığı aksiyon sonrası, rakamlara da bakarak acilen sirki boşaltmalarını emreder.

Aynı gün, Ha-Na eğlence merkezinde ufak bir kaza geçirir ve onu birebir Seo-Jin’e benzeyen Robin (Hyun-Bin) kurtarır. Önce ikiz gibi düşünülse de aslında Seo-Jin’in çoklu kişilik bozukluğu (Disosiyatif Kimlik Bozukluğu) vardır. Nabzını belli bir seviyede tutar, heyecanlanmaz, üzülmez yani ani duygu değişikliği yaşamaz ise içindeki canavarın çıkmayacağına inanmaktadır. Bu nedenle vücut değerlerinin kontrol eden bir saat ile dolaşır. Herkese son derece mesafelidir. Sirkten kaçan goril ya da onu yakalayan Ha-Na onun bu sakinliğini bozduğu için Robin ortaya çıkmıştır. Robin ise Seo-Jin’in düşündüğü gibi bir canavar değil, düşünceli, eğlenceli, kibar yani onda olmayan ne varsa odur. Hatta Robin’in kendi hayatı vardır. Çok sevilen bir çizgi roman çizeridir. Kendi arkadaşları, ayrı bir çevresi vardır.

Diziyi Kill me, Heal me” den önce izlediğim için çok şanslıyım diyebilirim. Herhangi bir kıyas olmadan boş bir kafayla izlemek daha keyifliydi. Zira ikisi de aynı sene çıkmış olmasına rağmen “Kill me, Heal me” alır yürür. Onu daha sonra anlatacağım. Şimdi sulandırmayayım ama illede sonrada da olsa bir kıyas yapmam gerekirse, bu dizinin diğerinden en bariz farklı kadın başroldü. Erkek başrollerin ikisi de laf götürmez bir şekilde başarılılar. Bu dizideki kadın başrol; Han Ji-Min kesinlikle Hwang Jung-Eum’dan çok daha başarılı bir oyuncuydu. Keşke diğerinde de Ji-Min oynasaydı dedim.

Aslında dizinin konusu bundan ibaretti diyebilirim. Ha-Na’nın sirki kurtarmak için Seo-Jin ile anlaşmaya çalışırken Robin ile yakınlaşması ve Seo-Jin’in kişilik bozukluğunu düzeltme çabası. Hyun Bin için şunu söyleyebilirim ki, hem sert-soğuk karakterin hem de kibar-düşünceli karakterin hakkını tek seferde vermiş. Oyunculuğu şahaneydi. Dizide tabi ki mantıksızlıklar ya da öyle değil de böyle yapılsaydı daha iyi olmaz mıydılar vardı. Genel olarak kdramaların kanayan yarası sonlar olsa da bu dizinin sonunu da güzel toparladılar. Garip ama güzeldi.

İkilinin uyumunu beğendim. Hem yaşları birbirine yakın hem de uyumluydular. İkinci adam krizimiz aynı karakterin bölünmüş kişiliği olduğunu düşünürsek yoktu diyebiliriz. Bence başarılı bir hikayeydi. Tavsiye eder miyim, ederim. Bu tarz dizilerde çok fazla detay işin keyfini kaçırabileceği için uzatmayacağım. Ama sanmayın ki klişelere yer vermemişler. Artık izleyince görürsünüz.  Han Ji-Min kalp.

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Top 7 October K-dramas that you shouldn't miss this winter

Hey, you! 'Cheer Up!' as a 'Glitch' will happen to your planned schedule. Because from the next month onwards, quite a few of the much-anticipated shows of your choice will be in your planned schedule. Ready to change your schedule but haven't yet done it? Look at these upcoming K-dramas in October and pick up one on your list. 

Top 7 upcoming K-dramas in October 2022

Cheer Up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyJky5dyf9U A Korean Drama series focuses on the character Do Hae-Yi, who joined a 50 years old cheering squad, Teyia, at Yeonhee University. Her entry into the club is to lessen the severe economic crisis that their family is facing. Being an academic and bright student, she continued her studies even after facing financial problems at home.  However, many things change for her, in fact, especially for her after going there.  She meets Park Jung-Woo, Jin Sun-Ho, Tae Cho-Hee, Joo Sun-Ja, and Bae Young-Woong (former member and alumnus of the university).  Starring Han Ji-Hyun, Bae In-Hyuk, Kim Hyun-Jin, Jang Gyu-Ri, Lee Eun-Saem, and Yang Dong-Geun, this show will surely be going to win the heart of teens.  The drama will be released on and from October 3 on SBS. ALSO READ: 12 Korean Drama OSTs That Every Kdrama Enthusiasts Know By Heart The Witch's Game  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m82rKVlQ28M The Korean Romance Drama glorifies motherhood and women in general and depicts revenge.  Directed by Lee Hyung Sun, the story of the drama revolves around a psychological concept, i.e., a confrontation. It is the confrontation of two mothers and daughters who have sacrificed to a great evil.  The plot then continues to depict how those characters manage to punish the great evil.  This show will be aired on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for 35 min from October 3, 2022, to March 17, 2023.  Love That Will Freeze to Death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYAao9-gyWw Also known as 'Icy Cold Romance' or 'Love Is for Suckers,' this rom-com stars Lee Da-hee and Choi Si-won.  Two 30 years old people unexpectedly meet each other after 20 long years.  They meet on a reality dating show, and it shows that both have romantic feelings for them.  Choi Gyu-Sik directed drama, distributed by SkyTV, will be released on October 5, 2022, on Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 (KST). Bad Prosecutor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QigJC9b1Ft8 Starring Doh Kyung-soo and Lee Se-hee. Bad Prosecutor is about the Prosecutor who punishes the corrupted power with trickery and practical help. Doh Kyung-soo can be seen to be the prosecutor as Jin Jung and Lee Se-hee as Shin A-ra, the senior prosecutor, along with the suporting actors Lee Si-eon, Ha Jun, Kim Sang-ho, Kim Tae-woo, Yeon Jun-seok, Joo Bo-young, Lee Hyo-na, Choi Gwang-il, and Yoon Jung-seop. This show is planned to be released on KBS2 on October 5, 2022, every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:50 (KST). Glitch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inGM8RB6H00 Hong Ji-Hyo is a girl from a well-to-do family. She has a balanced life with a steady job and a boyfriend.  However, unstable events begin to occur in her life from the night her boyfriend disappears. While searching for him, she discovers the covered secret with the help of the UFO watchers' community.  Roh Deok directed show stars Jeon Yeo-been as Hong Ji-Hyo and Nana as Heo Bo-ra. The show is scheduled to be aired on October 7, 2022, on Netflix. ALSO READ: 10 Korean Dramas With No Romance To Kickstart Your K-drama Journey Vengeance of the Bride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHPtWKlnYGI Eun Seo-Yeon, a pleasant woman, leads her healthy life by running a business producing cosmetics and selling them online. In a make-up salon, she also works as a staff.  One day she learns that their family friend Kang Baek-San, who runs a large cosmetics company, is actually held responsible for her parent's death. To avenge her parent's death, she marries his son Kang Tae-Poong.  The show with suspense has booked to be released on October 10, 2022, and will continue till 2023 on Monday - Friday at 19:50.  The Queen's Umbrella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAlyRsCAJQ8 Aside from the rom-com and suspense, this Netflix K-drama has made its ground.  This historical drama talks about the troublemaking princes for whom their mother or the Queen lives in misery.  However, for the sake of her children, she accepts all the pain. However, this Queen is not like any other; she is very hot-tempered.  Directed by Kim Hyung Shik, the show stars Kim Hye Soo. The 16 episodes drama will begin on October 15, 2022, and will be continued till December 4, 2022, with 60 mins approx runtime.  ALSO READ: Best Kdrama on Netflix: Most popular South Korean Dramas on Netflix Today (2022) Read the full article

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Daily Dong-A, Wednesday, January 9, 1957

On the Platform, Under the Platform

By Paik Gwang-ha, the Reporter

The third trial of the attempted assassination case on Vice President Chang Myon was held on the 7th. The trial was scheduled to be held in the morning, but it was held at 2:30 p.m. after a temporary recess due to congestion caused by large crowds and lasted until around 4:50 p.m.

To sum up the statements of the two defendants, Choi Hoon and Kim Sang-bung,

Choi Hoon: "The only truth of my statements so far is my name "Choi Hoon," and the rest are all false statements that I have made at the direction of Lee Deok-shin. My conscience pricked me, so I decided to only tell the truth from now on. In August last year, Lieutenant Lee Deok-shin of the Seongdong Police Station knew that I was an official of the Seongdong-gu Branch of Democratic Party. He succeeded in getting me ousted from Democratic Party by spreading the fact that I was an ex-convict. Then, he seduced me that he would help me become the head of the Gyeonggi passenger company. "This mission is the direction from Commissioner General Kim Jong-won of the National Police Agency of the Ministry of Home Affairs. If you kill the vice president, you will become the head of a big passenger company and I will become the chief of the Inspection Department of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency." Lee Deok-shin told me this every day. So I shared this offer with Kim Sang-bung, and the man accepted, "All right, let's give it a shot." After that, we met with Chang Young-bok, chief of the Special Intelligence Division of the National Police Agency and Park Sa-il, director of the Anti-communist Investigation Office, several times to discuss the matter. We received a total of 180,000 hwan, including 100,000 hwan from Chief Oh Chung-hwan of the Inspection Department of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, but we found that the amount was not enough expenses for our activities. So we visited Commissioner General Kim Jong-won of the National Police Agency, and complained, "How can such a lack of finances support the important mission?" Then Commissioner General Kim told us, "Meet with Chief Chang of the Special Intelligence Division, and he will help you.""

Kim Sang-bung: "All of Choi Hoon's statements are true. The commissioner general of the National Police Agency is behind this case. He was watching our back. In fact, my ultimate goal was to lay bare the true nature of the police to the world."

Regarding these statements, Commissioner General Kim Jong-won of the National Police Agency said on the 8th, "The statements of the two defendants at the third trial are completely false, and all of them are conspiracies by Democratic Party."

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The Wailing

A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Jong-goo: Kwak Do-won Il-gwang: Hwang Jung-min Moo-myeong: Chun Woo-hee The Stranger: Jun Kunimura Hyo-jin: Kim Hwan-hee Mother-in-Law: Heo Jin Jong-goo’s Wife: Jang…

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   #ProyeccionDeVida

🎬 “PARÁSITOS” [Parasite / Gisaengchung]

🔎 Género: Intriga / Comedia / Drama / Thriller / Familia

⌛️ Duración: 132 minutos

✍️ Guión: Bong Joon-ho y Han Jin-won

🎼 Música: Jung Jae-il

📷 Fotografía: Hong Kyung-pyo

🗯 Argumento: Tanto Gi Taek (Song Kang-ho) como su familia están sin trabajo. Cuando su hijo mayor, Gi Woo (Choi Woo-sik), empieza a dar clases particulares en casa de Park (Lee Seon-gyun), las dos familias, que tienen mucho en común pese a pertenecer a dos mundos totalmente distintos, comienzan una interrelación de resultados imprevisibles.

👥 Reparto: Lee Sun-kyun (Park Dong-Ik), Cho Yeo-jeong (Yeon-kyo), Park So-dam (Ki-jung), Choi Woo-shik (Ki-woo), Park Seo-joon (Min), Song Kang-ho (Kim Ki-taek), Jung Ji-so (Da-hye), Park Myung-hoon (Geun Se), Jang Hye-jin (Choong sook), Lee Jung-eun (Moon-gwang) y Jung Hyeon-jun (Da-song).

📢 Dirección: Bong Joon-Ho

© Productoras: Barunson, CJ Entertainment, TMS Comics, TMS Entertainment, CJ E&M Film Financing & Investment Entertainment & Comics

🌎 País: Corea del Sur

📅 Año: 2019

📽 Proyección:

📆 Martes 04 de Junio

🕗 8:00pm.

🎦 Cine Caleta (calle Aurelio de Souza 225 - Barranco)

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Ingreso libre

🙂 A tener en cuenta: Prohibido el ingreso de bebidas y comidas. 🌳💚🌻🌛

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‘Moving’ Episode 20: Han Hyo Joo, Ryu Seung Ryong, Zo In Sung’s Characters Find Their Happy Ending

The Disney+ original series ‘Moving’ has come to an end with its 20th episode, delivering a satisfying conclusion for the characters and the viewers. The superhero action drama, based on the webtoon by Kang Full, starred Han Hyo Joo, Ryu Seung Ryong, Zo In Sung, Cha Tae Hyun, and other talented actors as people with hidden superpowers who fight against dark forces.

‘Moving’ Episode 20: The Final Battle

(Photo : Disney+) The finale episode began with a tense showdown between Lee Mi Hyun (Han Hyo Joo) and Jung Joon Hwa (Yang Dong Geun), a North Korean soldier who also has the ability to fly. Mi Hyun was in danger of being killed by Joon Hwa, but her son Kim Bong Seok (Lee Jung Ha) came to her rescue and fought against him. However, Mi Hyun wanted Bong Seok to run away, knowing that the North Korean troop leader Kim Deok Yoon (Park Hee Soon) was aiming a gun at him. Fortunately, Bong Seok was saved by Jeon Gye Do (Cha Tae Hyun), who used his electromagnetic power to kill Joon Hwa. Deok Yoon then tried to escape with the files that contained the secrets of the superpowered people, but he was chased by Jang Joo Won (Ryu Seung Ryong) and Lee Jae Man (Kim Sung Kyun) to the rooftop.

(Photo : Disney+ Korea) Joo Won and Jae Man confronted Deok Yoon, who revealed that he had been working for Frank (Ryoo Seung Bum), a mysterious man who wanted to use the superpowers for his own agenda. Deok Yoon also confessed that he was the one who killed Jae Man’s father 50 years ago, when he was part of a secret mission to capture the superpowered people. Deok Yoon then tried to jump off the building with the files, but he was stopped by Joo Won, who grabbed his arm. Jae Man then shot Deok Yoon in the chest, causing him to fall. Joo Won managed to hold on to the files and pulled himself up.

The Aftermath

(Photo : Disney+ Korea) A year later, the superpowered people were living normal lives without being hunted by anyone. Jang Hee Soo (Go Youn Jung) and Lee Kang Hoon (Kim Do Hoon) graduated from high school with their parents’ attendance, except for Bong Seok and Mi Hyun, who had gone into hiding since the incident. Joo Won continued his chicken business with Kwon Young Deuk (Park Gwang Jae), a former North Korean soldier who became his assistant. Hee Soo entered the university’s physical education department and became friends with Shin Hye Won (Shim Dal Gi), a girl who had super speed. Kang Hoon visited Mr. Min (Moon Sung Geun), the head of the NIS, and expressed his desire to join the agency with one condition: to clear his father’s name from criminal records. Mr. Min agreed and revealed that Kang Hoon’s father was actually a hero who sacrificed himself to protect the superpowered people from Frank.

(Photo : Disney+ Korea) Kang Hoon also met the school guard and his classmate who disguised themselves as part of Jeonwon High School, but in reality they were high-ranking NIS officials who had been monitoring the superpowered people. Bong Seok and Mi Hyun left town and lived a peaceful life in a rural area. They occasionally received letters from Hee Soo and Kang Hoon, who updated them on their lives. Hee Soo also told them about a superhero wearing a yellow cape who appeared in Seoul and saved people from danger. In the last scene, it was revealed that the superhero was Kim Doo Shik (Zo In Sung), Bong Seok’s father and Mi Hyun’s husband, who had been held captive by Frank for 50 years. He managed to escape with the help of Park Il Chan (Jo Bok Rae), a North Korean soldier who sympathized with him. Doo Shik returned to South Korea and killed Frank, who had been hiding as an American businessman named Mark (Daniel C Kennedy). He then reunited with his family and hugged them tightly.

The Reviews

(Photo : Disney+ Korea) The final episode of ‘Moving’ received positive reviews from both critics and viewers, who praised the cast’s performances, the director’s skills, and the writer’s creativity. The series also achieved high ratings on Disney+, becoming one of the most-watched original shows on the platform. Some of the comments from netizens are: “I’m so happy that they all got their happy endings. Especially Doo Shik, he deserved it after suffering for so long.” “This was such a great series. The action scenes were amazing, the story was engaging, and the characters were lovable. I’m going to miss them so much.” “Han Hyo Joo, Ryu Seung Ryong, and Zo In Sung are such legends. They nailed their roles and made me feel all kinds of emotions. I hope they work together again in the future.” “Moving was one of the best adaptations I’ve ever seen. It stayed true to the webtoon but also added some twists and surprises. Kang Full is a genius and Park In Je is a master.” “I’m so glad that I watched this show. It was a roller coaster ride of action, drama, comedy, and romance. It had everything I wanted and more. Thank you to the cast and crew for this masterpiece.” What do you think of the final episode of ‘Moving’? Did you enjoy the series? Share your thoughts and leave a comment below. Subscribe to IDOLS KPOP for exclusive updates and captivating content. Read the full article