#asian drama OST

[raogrhysc]

ชีวี (cheevee) is a poetic thai word that translates to “life” “living” or “existence” it’s mostly used in poetry, literature, or songs to give more meaningful tone/express deeper emotions about life or existence.

Freen Becky - Cheevee (ชีวี) Ost.The Loyal Pin ปิ่นภักดิ์ | Official MV

[heretherebedork]

Better Me: Pit Babe OST

[mind-of-a-mundane]

Dongfang Qincang took the remaining lightning strikes on behalf of his younger brother. He's starting to feel sorry for what he did years ago showing his emotional root slowly growing back.

Aside from this was a sentimental scene, the OST is one of my favorites from this drama. It definitely added more depth to the scene.

OST name: Cutting Off Love (诀爱) by: Faye Chen

[ibelongtotheclassics]

is somebody gonna match my freak

✿ (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)♡ ⭑.ᐟ

[coffeebookslovegt]

Es el tipo de persona por la que deberías esforzarte por conservar, hijo.

[aprilblossomgirl]

5 Song Tag - QL Shows Edition

Thank you @ueasking for tagging me! 🤍

When you get this, list 5 songs from the Asian QL shows that you actually listen to.

🎶 They do not have to be custom-made for the series.

🎶 Non-Western tracks only. Let’s support Asian music and languages!

🎶 Feel free to tag anyone that might be interested.

🎶 Add #5qls tag to your post for others to find the new favorites!

I did a similar musical tag game recently which turned out to be my MSP OST brainrot. So this time I'll try to balance it by listing the non-MSP OST / music those were on my playlist before MSP OST took over my world.

Tomorrow (Ost. Moonlight Chicken) - Ford Arun

นิทานพันดาว (OST 1000 Stars) - Gun Napat

Why Don't You Stay (OST KinnPorsche The Series) - Jeff Satur

Our Song (OST Bad Buddy Series) - Nanon Korapat

Have I Found (OST Vice Versa) - Sea Tawinan

Just realized the Spotify links below didn't work for viewing on the website version, so I added the YouTube links on the list above as well :')

Tagging anyone who would like to play or give their ql(s) music rec list 💕💕

[claudia-kishi]

god i am shouting into the void someone else in the world HAS to love random mando soft pop and SPECIFICALLY the skip beat taiwanese drama ost like i do where are you friend because i have once again found the ost and am tears they had no right to make such good songs oh my goddddddddddddddd

[jolmi]

KDrama review #1

I really really liked this drama. It's the right amount of fantasy, romance, and mystery. The plot is very well written, and the mystery keeps you hooked up.

A brief synopsis: Oh Ha Rin is a 28-year-old woman working in the pet rescue center. She still yearns for her first love and one of her closest friends Ji Seo Jun, who died on the day she turned 18. His suicide leaves a deep regret in her mind, as she could not confess her feelings for him. Later she finds a letter where he had written about his romantic feelings for her.

10 years down the lane, she finds 8 unseen photos taken by Seo Jun. All of them have the dates they were taken, written on them. Distraught by the thought of never being with him again, she burns one of the photos- only to find herself sent back to her school, exactly on the day the photo was taken. She realizes that she has 8 chances to change her and her loved ones' fate. she tries her best to save Seo Jun. Will she be able to save his life and be happy or does changing the past have its own repercussions to face?

The storyline is well-thought and you keep guessing the twist till the end. The time travel sounds as logical as possible. Personally, every time I see a time travel plot, I do find loopholes or stuff I don't agree with, but still love the plot. Here my question was: if the ML and FL can remember their pasts that have been changed why can't the others?

What do you think?: Changing one thing, no matter how small it is, can completely change your present. would you be willing to let go of your present for the past? If saving someone meant losing someone else, would you still change the past?

I don't have an answer to this, because no matter what, I feel I would be guilty. I would be choosing and changing everyone's life, not just mine. I can't even imagine how it would feel to see the person I have lost, again. I may even try to have that person with me for as long as possible, but what's the guarantee that I will not lose them again!

Every time Oh Ha Rin burnt the photo, I felt that she is burning a treasured memory, for an undecided future/fate. It just felt symbolic of how she was erasing a few memories to make new ones. she would never be able to get back that photo, nor can she rewind the past she has changed.

[kdramaspace]

KDRAMASPACE 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

We can't believe it's already almost 2025! As our long-term followers know, that means it's also time for our annual year in review event to highlight everyone's favorite drama moments of 2024. Sticking to tradition, we will be continuing to allow content from all forms of Asian media (not limited to just korean). Below are our suggested prompts. We've brought back some staples, as well as sprinkled in some new ones for you all! Please feel free to post your creations at any point within the given period, no specific order or posting dates required. And of course, you’re encouraged to interpret all of the prompts in your own way. Don’t feel pressured to do all of the prompts, and simply do the ones that speak to you!

Happy creating and we wish you a safe & healthy end to your year! — your kdramaspace admins

※ Guidelines: - Tag @kdramaspace in your posts - Tag your posts with #kds2024 - All forms of Asian media from all regions will be accepted for the event this year - Network membership is not required, everyone is welcome to join. We encourage new members always, if interested please see kdramaspace - All general guidelines from kdramaspace apply - Please caption your posts as follows: @kdramaspace 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW | <prompt here> 

※ Posting Period: December 1st - December 31st, 2024 (may choose from any of the prompts below)

Best Picture | best or favorite drama/film(s) of 2024

Masterclass in Acting | best actor(s), favorite character(s) of 2024 (may choose to do twice for male and female)

Cinematic Excellence | best cinematography or directing/director of 2024

Under the Mistletoe | best kiss scene(s), best chemistry, best couple(s) of 2024

From the Heart | favorite quote(s), writer(s), or OST(s) of 2024

Year End Gala | most fashionable character(s) or celeb(s) of 2024

Fresh on the Scene | new or new-to-you actor(s) whose project(s) you enjoyed in 2024

Blast from the Past | dramas that aired prior to 2024 that you revisited this year

Opposing Forces | favorite antagonist/villain(s) of 2024

On Location | favorite set(s), setting(s) or location(s) of (2024)

Stocking Stuffers | tag a friend or someone you’re thankful for/admire and create a gift of some of their favorite shows/characters/ships/etc of 2024

Snow Day | free space, theme/prompt of your choice

If you have any questions, feel free to drop by our inbox.

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Pit Babe "Let's Go! Let's Go! Let's Go!!" | Official Music Video OST

Thai Drama - 2023, 14 episodes Airs: Nov 17, 2023 

Upcoming 2023 Asian BL’s Q4

[heretherebedork]

The Sign MV

(I am quite excited, honestly.)

[laylawatermelon]

The K-Drama Of It All

Hello! My hyper fixation has (very unhealthily) latched onto this show so I'm gonna be analyzing.

First of all, I am a veteran in these spaces.

Very shy in real life I am an avid observer in all my fandoms but TRUST I know what's up at all times because of it.

This first analysis will be of the phenomenon of how they playing in my face with the classic K-Drama tropes and cinematic choices.

Let us begin.

Now we all agree that The Bear is a cinematic masterpiece right? Right.

I have been consuming media across all mediums since I was a kid.

I quite literally spent most of my life watching behind the scenes, in front of the scenes, and in between the scenes.

I'm also an aspiring filmmaker and screenwriter. As such I analyze stuff I like more.

I try to understand why they are the way they are.

Now that we got all the fluff out of the way let's get down to the nitty gritty.

*stands on soapbox*

Page 1 of 10000 ehem

In this this essay I will -!

Fr tho. Let's look at this from a K-Drama perspective.

I've spent about 10-12/13 years watching them. And luckily got into it during the golden era.

I literally watched She Was Pretty air (among others). Ex, Strong Woman, Descendants of the Sun (never watched; controversy+ bad attention span), School 2013.

So you know I'm (somewhat) of an og.

I'm those shows it's very formulaic.

This can extend to other Asian dramas but I'm going to try to stick to K-Dramas.

For example, the 10 ep rule. Must have a kiss or kiss in that episode. (Before is fine)

Now they're getting a little willy nilly and getting down in the first EP but I can argue they was down bad back then as well. Just more angsty longing looks.

(which tbf Sydcarm does all the time but it's 99% Carm though)

In KDramas there's something common in the cinematography that I'd call the halo of light. Almost all the time there are some form of beauty shots with them beautifully lit where they're together, the way they look at each other etc.

Which ironically they do with these two a lot on the show.

I know the show is gorgeous but you can't just explain away some of the choices.

I have watched and read a lot of discussions so this will be influenced by a lot of people. I will mention when I got the help from (if i can find it).

Now I just want to say I think this.

These following trope have been here since the dawn of K-Drama time.

Enjoy my infodump.

Firstly let's discuss this here:

1. The Meet Cute/Halo Effect

We've all been screaming to the void about the classic meet cute that happens with Carmy's life and him being constantly bombarded with noise and chaos.

Stylistically this wouldn't be a typical formula for K-Dramas as it leans more into Kmovie style (which valid The Bear was originally a movie) I think it's as textbook as it comes.

Now the original script (which I have read) had a story of different tone. Very Chicago and chaotic but still...

In this iteration of the script idk what the actors were on but JAW looked at the script and chemistry test and was like hmm yes.

A dramatic romcom. I see.

For her she's an ambitious woman who has (maybe a tiny crush) admiration for him cause like he's literally who she wants to be.

Young, talented and successful. He's made a name in their industry so of course she wants to work under him.

But he he's playing the male lead in an early K-Drama with the classic *she enters* and it's like the second coming out Christ being lit from behind her.

The classic 'I can't believe I never noticed how beautiful she is' in all dramas (and romcoms honestly).

You can also compare it to the corny slightly funny moments in slow motion when they miss each other/do the angsty look.

Like this.

Good old kdrama tropes.

What's interesting is that in their scene they do the opposite of what a K-Drama would usually do. They cut the music and let it become calm.

You get to breathe and relax and so does he. He feels at peace.

In K-Dramas, osts are a kind of a life line so they would most likely blare it when he has that realization.

And then at every other romantic moment after.

Another way that it could be is by using very like calm music (still the ost but still).

They do use this with having mostly romantic music in their scenes but it's usually quiet and a bit hard to hear or understand (unless you're analyzing like many of the wonderful people on this app).

Now you can argue her warm lighting in each scene from the finale and introduction represents his hope/life/good change being given back to him in the form of her (but if that's not the most romantic thing I ever heard).

Now for the flashback in the panic attack scene you could argue the blue tone he sees her in, as it usually represents some kind of sadness/distance/professionalism in this show, it can also represent his piercing blue eyes remembering her in the only shade they know how.

Good God that color grading is nuts. His eyes *ARE* the color Blue.

Now I want to talk a bit more about shot composition, color grading and color choices.

In a few interviews I've seen and read the editors, directors and others were quite serious about the shots and music they used were very much on purpose.

I mean come on.

Also Announcement from a novel/screenwriter:

EHEM

WE DON'T EVER INCLUDE NOTHING THAT CAN BE MISINTERPRETED IN SCRIPTS!

AND THE DIRECTOR WOULD DEFINITELY CUT IT IF IT WASN'T HOW HE ENVISIONED IT!

(/hj)

The most telling scenes is the beginning of omlette and the end of the episode before it.

The director had chose to show her tattoo that represents loss in a deep blue lighting which was actually in a similar lighting that Carmy and Claire were bathed in afterwards.

The quora search says it means pain, heartbreak, and emotional turmoil.

It also lines up with the rest of the shots with him preparing dinner with Claire and her being alone.

I believe this kind of represents the emotional cheating (?) going on between them as he practically abandoned her (and their child, The Bear).

(which is a wild choice for platonic coworkers)

As I've said before blue lighting is usually representative of sadness, coldness etc.

In the scene personally even without connecting it to shipping or everything the message came clear to me.

Suffocation.

He was quite literally being suffocated as in the last scene her body was on his as he stared in the distance blankly.

Honestly that shot was kind of heartbreaking because it feels like coercion in a warped way.

He feels like he should be happy, he should participate in these acts, he should be doing well.

He's fulfilling his family's wish.

So why isn't he happy?

That's my writer kicking in but that's what I got from it.

🥲 (gimme a sec i gotta cry)

But the same blue tone was used in his panic attack as the camera zoomed in.

Now the ironic part was that they used warm lighting for the scenes with Claire, but it's not that unusual.

Warm lighting has always been used to also represent a time period in the past in addition to good/warm times.

What's ironic is what's literally colored in what should represent good times isn't working.

He's remembering his family in those same tones. The past isn't helping.

But the future does.

Enter Sydney in blue.

Now blue usually represents sadness (or calm) but it's also used in futuristic scenes.

*They benefit from the cold clinical look i guess🤷🏾‍♀️*

Then he becomes calm.

I can also say that their kitchen scenes in early season 2 are blue coded but it has a calm feeling not a distant feeling. It ironically feel warm and calming despite the cool tone.

This appears in a couple other scenes in the show when he's showing her the work done in the early season.

But color wise it's usually warm tones with them as the color kind of transitions in that scene. It's half half.

His view is warm because he thinks she's good with what he did and hers is cold because he ditched her so yeah.

Now shot wise let's discuss because it's a bit obvious.

The staff head mentioned loving close ups to show the characters emotion but also to convey a sense of what's not being said.

An example of his uncertainty with Claire is the car scene. In most of his shots it's extremely close to her and gives off an awkward vibe.

But when you go to her perspective, she's more open and his shots show background and more of his character, also reflecting their relationship with each other,

This persists with the kitchen scene as well.

When I rewatch it it has that same quality. It's a bit more pulled out (obviously as they literally spent the night together so anyone would feel closer) but there's still an awkward/dreamlike feel like when its on her like she's not quite based in reality.

Or in Carmy's self sabotaging view, too good to be true.

In comparison to Sydney, the shots with her are almost always wide and open.

We see it with them as early in season one with the outside scene where he's staring her down and gets her to open up.

You can argue that almost all of their shots are as equals, or in the same frame with an openness that have/represents when they're communicating with each other. (I'm def writing about their communication)

Sydney's character is ironically what a male lead would be like and Carmy would be more of the female archetype.

Which I really appreciate now that I think about it.

The male lead is usually very successful/good at what they do, hesitant to share but when they do you feel it and know it's sincere. They're usually more bumbly with expressing when they're emotional but when they do its like a huge release. And when they love it's very obvious and excessive at times.

In comparison, Carmy is very expressive, sensitive and aware. He's devoted (Claire sorry but you don't quite count) to things he's passionate about, willing to communicate and has traits of sensitivity.

His eyes and body tells what he's feeling almost immediately. (Also JAW is just an incredible actor)

In Kdrama land their roles would be switched. Hell I can argue some American dramas as well.

Back on topic though.

The Halo Effect is there. Like all the time.

To my next point-

2. The She Looks Away, I Look At Her

Now you may argue this is very Disney Rapunzel, all that coded.

You will also be correct.

I am a Disney (more Nick honestly) kid.

This too applies to the K-Drama world nay I would say it originated there (it did not).

Do you know how many shows I can name where the male lead is just hopelessly in awe as he stared at the female lead because she just insulted him and he wants to tell her he loves her in every way.

Ring ring.

I heard The Bear calling. Yeah imma need you to clock out on this gaslighting.

time to fangirl

Look at the gif sets!

But honestly, it's a common way to show that the character cares and wants a person without outright saying it.

You understand the vibes almost instantly.

He likes her. He wants more.

She likes him. She wants more.

3. Matching Clothes

This one is a simple one but we all know how common it is in K-Dramas to have a matching something.

A good example of a recent show is Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and how they almost always matched even if he was in casual clothing and she was in office clothes.

You're supposed to get a telepathy feel from them. Like they're on the same wavelength.

In ships/shows they usually subconsciously brainwash you into details of a relationship by having them wear or have something that reminds you of them.

In wardrobe, clothing is meticulously planned to match characters financial situation and express their personality. The clothes tell the story.

And the story usually is we go together. Real bad.

So yeah, sure in this scene/episode they were more in tune and tandem and as time went on they became more disjointed.

Granted they do work in a place with uniforms but I digress.

And lastly my third point part II-

Same But Different

If this were a kdrama there'd be like 0.00% chance that they WOULDN'T happen.

First they're the main leads so duh, and second the way that they parallel each other is insane.

There are many edits and examples of them directly mirroring each other in certain situations.

Scrubbing the floors when feeling lonely seemingly in the exact same spot, stressing in the freezer, saying stuff at the same time and their weird telepathy and answering each other's - sandwiches (that's what I was gonna say).

(sorry)

And if any of you say work wife I will rage cause let me catch my man laying under a table like that!!!

Sparta!

But for real, yes there's intimacy and friendship and all that but I ain't everr look at my friends of either gender like that.

If did I probably had feelings and just kept em in. And did the Carmy puppy eyes (TM).

And yes we are aware Carmy is emotionally constipated like a coke bottle filled with mentos with a tight cap on and his lack of a social life coupled with his (many) different mental illnesses/difficulties.

So he probably doesn't even recognize or even want to recognize them as such and honestly as a 4 lifer

I'm really sad but I don't think he'll confess in the next season.

I'm making a post about it but I'm also uncertain about it lasting more than three seasons as thematically and the way it was intended to be a movie I feel kind of uncertain.

It can extend to 4 but it was intended and the way it's narratively been flowing its exactly like a 3 act structure just spread out (like butter).

The next season is after the dark of night aka main character loses everything.

This season was fun and games - quite literally him having amusement and such. (Training Arc!!) It ended with his demise I'd say.

Now there's no where to go but up.

I'm not saying that it's impossible, but a 4th season would likely be more aimed toward getting a star or maintaining a star etc and family ties and such.

That'd be most likely when, if any, outwardly romantic contact should happen.

But they might surprise me.

Butt honestly in KDrama land there's no way the set up isn't romantic even if it was just a chef or professional focused show.

I'd say it'd be standard honestly for ones focused on career with a dash of romance.

Ex. Miss Hammurabi (best example)

The Good Doctor (Japanese Version)

There's probably more but I exclusively watch romance so 🤷🏾‍♀️.

In Conclusion,

Yes. They are end game.

I also wanna say how odd it is that this ship is attacked by fans of the show and non fans alike because I've literally grew up in the age of Rise of The Brave Tangled Guardians.

There's nothing more random than that time period.

They all dated each other!

Like my guy there's a Tony the Tiger x Grinch fic and don't even get me started on the Onceler selfcest as different flavors of himself (/j i love stuff like this)!

My point is it's not that unusual for the two leads to be shipped. Same gender or not.

I also have years of teenage brain rot developed from eating movies for breakfast so I know more than you! (/hj) I'm obviously right!

I will be discussing some more of this in length at a later date.

But I rest my case.

I will retreat into my cave until next time.

[marlo-noni]

10 more Liu Yuning songs I love!

This is part 3. Here are part 1 and part 2.

New Year's Song (过年的歌), 2020 Why it's good: it's so cute, happy, and festive! You may hear it in your local Asian supermarket around Lunar New Year, because it's fairly popular. The video is adorable too. I love his bandmates, A-Zhuo and Da Fei, in their costumes - Da Fei is the god of wealth (I think), and A-Zhuo looks like some longevity god? My knowledge of Chinese mythology and deities is lacking.

2. Adore (十分喜欢), 2019 Why it's good: so soft and romantic! This feels like your boyfriend, Liu Yuning, is singing a love song directly to you. It was also written by Penny Tai, who Liu Yuning would later team up with on season 3 (2021) of the variety show Our Song.

3. Obviously (明明), 2019 Why it's good: just very catchy, especially the chorus. It's the first song on his 2019 album Ten (十), and it's a good choice for that, because it hooks you in.

4. Light Years Away (光年之外), 2018 cover of a G.E.M. song for the variety show Golden Melody 2 Why it's good: this was his first music variety show performance, only 2 months after he blew up online in June 2018. He said on livestream that preparing for this was super stressful, and his vocal coach (or maybe a producer? I can't remember) was having a conniption the night before. But he knocked it out of the park! I also listened to the original G.E.M. song just now, and it's got a completely different energy. Liu Yuning totally did his own thing with it. Thanks to @thefeastandthefast for sharing this performance, and the story, with me.

5. Azure (这蔚蓝), 2024 performance on the variety show Melody Journey Why it's good: I love that chorus, with the "yi dian yi dian yi dian yi dian yi dian" ("bit by bit by bit") in it. Liu Yuning also recently talked about this performance on livestream, and how this song was out of his comfort zone, so he was incredibly nervous. Again, he knocks it out of the park.

6. Adventurer (探险家), 2018 promo song for the film Alpha Why it's good: someone once asked Tumblr OG Liu Yuning fan @heymeowmao for some recommendations of songs where Liu Yuning rocks out, and this was on the list. And yeah, I think this might be his most rocking song - the only contender I can think of is his recent performance of Chi Luo Luo with Da Zhang Wei on season 6 of Our Song. But that's for another post (if I end up doing a list of fave collabs). For now, enjoy Liu Yuning at his most rock 'n' roll!

7. A Good Guy (挺好个人呐), 2020 promo song for the film My People, My Homeland Why it's good: just quirky as hell! I haven't seen the film this was promoting, but I assume it's a retro thing, because this is a total disco throwback. The heroic voice Liu Yuning uses in it is super fun as well. I'm just glad he decided to do such a silly song.

8. Fireworks and Stars (烟火星辰), 2021 OST opening theme for You Are My Glory Why it's good: sappy-as-hell theme song for the drama where two of China's prettiest people, Dilraba and Yang Yang, get it on. Liu Yuning has done a zillion cheesy love song OSTs, but this one sticks with me for some reason. It's got the same songwriter as his OST for Love Between Fairy and Devil (寻一个你) and that Melody Journey song I love so much, Falling (掉), so I think maybe it's just this songwriter's style that I like.

9. A Good Year (一个好年), 2023 Why it's good: this is Liu Yuning's much lesser-known Lunar New Year song. It's much sweeter, more nostalgic, and less energetic than the other one, but I think I've listened to this one more. It just feels uplifting and warm in the middle of the January/February gloom here in Vancouver.

10. Fall in Love, 2022 Why it's good: I can't believe I almost forgot this one! I've listened to it so many times that it's not in my regular rotation these days. This is his danciest poppiest song. It was originally going to be the lead single on his 2nd album, but since that album still hasn't come out (here's hoping for January 2025!), he said it's officially not new enough to be on there anymore. Anyway, this song is fun as hell!

[helenrourke]

Musical Influences

It’s February and I’m excited for this month.  I have plans to release both another chapter of The Imperial House and my Akira x Tsukushi one-shot Mene this month.  Anyway I received a lovely comment on the latest chapter of The Imperial House last night, where the commenter mentioned the final scene of Act Three matched up with the song I love you, I’m Sorry by Gracie Abrams (which it does, you should absolutely try it).  It got me thinking of musical influences and writing fics.  Specifically the musical influences that I listen to while writing The Imperial House.  

I don’t know how many of you read my “about me” section here on tumblr.  In it I talk about how The Imperial House has always been heavily influenced by music.  As many of you know I came up with this story back in 2020 while I was laid off from work and was dealing with what was going on by reading manga and watching Asian dramas.  To quote my about me, I stated that:

One day, as I was reading the (Hana Yori Dango) manga while listening to Luke Hemmings’s album, When Facing the Things We Turn Away From, an image appeared in my head of Tsukushi standing in the middle of a bridge crying in the rain. I stopped reading and wondered why Tsukushi, one of the bravest heroines I know, was crying. This idea remained in my head for several days resulting in the first draft of my current fanfiction, then titled Bad Omens.

Yeah so music has been involved in my writing progress since the beginning.  It should be to no one's surprise that I often listen to Luke Hemmings music (specifically When Facing Things We Turn Away From).  As well as the band he is part of which is Five Seconds of Summer who is better known as 5SOS.  I’ve been a fan of 5SOS since 2014, when my best friend wouldn’t shut up about them and had me listen to their self-titled album.  Since then we’ve been lucky enough to see them in concert several times.

I’m going to be frank with you, I know the band has done things that can be seen as problematic, such as the infamous Rolling Stone article from years ago and the people they’ve dated in the past.  However I stopped following all of that drama years ago and I'm only here for the music.

There’s something about Luke’s solo music that speaks to me as I write The Imperial House.  It’s different from the pop rock music 5SOS usually plays.  It’s clear that Luke was doing his own thing and it makes great background music as I’m writing.  There are a few 5SOS songs that inspired this work as well.  Act Four is named after a 5SOS song from their fourth album CALM and the Final Act of The Imperial House is named after a song from their second album.

Another influence has been somewhat recent and that is Rosie by Rosé.   Can I say how much I love that album?  It’s the best album to write late at night while wrapped in a blanket.  I just wanna know who hurt her. Honestly I love all the songs on Rosie. It's hard to pick one.  But besides APT (cause that’s everyone’s favorite), I really love, number one girl.  I want to point out I’m a casual K-pop listener, but I swear my mom who dislikes most K-pop loves Rosie. I think she’s gonna be huge as a solo artist.

Hikaru Utada is another big influence. Of course I’m listening to Flavor of Life. Some other favorites include Sakura Drops, Blue, First Love, and Prisoner of Love. Though when it comes to drama adaptations, I have also occasionally listened to the Boys Over Flowers and F4: Thailand soundtracks at times. Listening to these helps me recall how I felt well watching each of the adaptions. It helps me recall key moments of each series I love and helps inspire some of the scenes I write.

Also, I listen to the Spirited Away OST or the Final Fantasy X OST. It really depends on my mood. I guess what I’m trying to say is that my musical tastes are everywhere lol The point is, I wanted to share a bit of how the writing process for my fics goes. Anyway, if you actually read this entire thing, props to you. If you want to know more about my writing process or my my writing influences in general, let me know.

[joyouslee]

tagged by the lovely @a-memory-a-distant-echo

last song: Yuanzhou's Youth from the Fangs of Fortune OST. Hou Minghao is ridiculously talented - his voice in this gives me the shivers and the song evokes the emotional destruction I went through watching this drama.

fave color: blue, in a variety of different shades.

last book: The most recent webnovel that I finished: Moumou, by Musuli. A fun and quick read. Most recent physical book is Modern Asian Baking At Home, by Kat Lieu, which I read through to decide on a dessert to bring to a pot luck.

last movie: Devotion of Suspect X - a rewatch, since I watched it many years ago while on a Wang Kai kick due to Nirvana in Fire, and then I rewatched it because I've been going through Hou Minghao's works.

last tv show: Last one i completed is Fangs of Fortune. (10/10 would recommend.)

sweet/savory/spicy: I like all of them, especially mixed, like a red-braised pork belly that mixes sweet and savory, or Thai food, which often mixes all three.

relationship status: married

last thing i googled: LOL - "modern asian baking" because I didn't remember the entire title and god forbid that I am inaccurate in filling out a tumblr post :D

current obsession: Fangs of Fortune, as may be evident from my posts. Still concurrently obsessed with Mysterious Lotus Casebook as well - difang and liansanjiao occupy a ridiculous amount of real estate in my brain.

looking forward to: bookbinding with my kid! I got my kid a bookbinding kit for Christmas, and am looking forward to working on binding a book together. I've been wanting to learn so was very happy when my kid expressed an interest as it gave me an excuse to buy the tools.

Please do if you're inclined - I'd love to learn more about you!

[lurkingshan]

I was tagged by @waitmyturtles to put my repeat playlist on Spotify on shuffle and list the first 10 songs. I don’t use Spotify (I know I know but my shit is all set up on Apple and I’m far too lazy to start over in a new app) so I don’t have an exact version of the On Repeat playlist, but I do have one that tracks my my most played tracks of all time so we’ll just shuffle from that one. The list:

Unti-Unti by Up Dharma Down

Thank you for not embarrassing me right out of the gate, playlist. This is from Gaya Sa Pelikula, one of the best drama soundtracks in existence.

Yellow by Katherine Ho

I love this cover of the Coldplay classic that was made for Crazy Rich Asians.

Unbreakable Love by Eric Chou

The song from that scene in We Best Love: Fighting Mr. Second. You know the one.

Loop by Jeff Satur

There is so much Jeff on this playlist I would have been shocked if he didn’t make the cut.

Way Way Back by Aly and AJ

Proof that I don’t only listen to Asian drama OSTs. This one is just a a good vibe.

Holy Show by Pillow Queens

More proof! I do have a lot of indie girl music.

Coming of Age by Billkin and PP Krit

Lbr any music answer from me that didn’t include this song would be a lie. It’s my favorite from the entire ITSAY/IPYTM project and I love it deeply. Gonna pause for a few minutes to listen to it and think about Teh and Oh-Aew right now actually brb.

On My Shoulder by Tilly Birds

Same as Jeff Satur, I’d have been shocked if no Tilly Birds made the cut. This live version is one of my favs.

Just Friend? by Nanon

Shuffle made sure this one came up just for you, Turtles. Everybody sing along!

Resurrection by Zweed n’ Roll

Ugh this song is so beautiful. I love a haunting indie ballad, and I’ve been listening to my Thai playlist a bunch recently so not surprised to see so many Thai songs in the mix.

There you have it! I’m emo, so sue me. Tagging @troubled-mind @sorry-bonebag @blmpff to play.