A twist!

So after you right the wrong from altering the past from random transmissions through a walkie-talkie, what do you do? Well get rid of that thing fast1 I totally get Hae Yeong motives in doing so. Even though they saved that woman and her unborn child in the Hwaseong case. Yes, another woman from the present died. However, I feel like she was an accomplice as she blackmailed the killer.



Anywho, I get Hae Yeong's fear. Soo Hyun is back and safe, but who knows how meddling will change fate again? Part of me really wants to know what the original fate of the ex-con and his daughter would have been if Hae Yeong and Jae Han hadn't messed with the timeline. I feel like they're going to realize it's best to let things go the way they were meant to in the past and let Hae Yeong solve them in the future. Maybe? But I think the ultimate case is going to be saving Hae Yeong's brother in the past.



Of course, that all depends on how things will go with Chi Soo meddling! I love that he ratted Hae Yeong out to Soo Hyun. That's underhanded and very crafty. There's sooooooo much mystery going on. Was Jae Han silenced because of this bridge scandal (if so I understand why they made it so personal again), what happened with Hae Yeong's brother????(no really they keep teasing me!!!!), and will Soo Hyun be clued in on the transmissions? (It would be cool if she found out through Jae Han in the past and she's just pretending she doesn't know so the timeline doesn't alter? Maybe she finds out in the present timeline, or never does?) All of the possibilities of this show are wonderful brain teasers.



Overall this episode really gets things going. I love how this one seemingly simple case has taken on this crazy life. How what seemed like an unconnected case of the present timeline is connecting to the past. While I don't think this did much to develop most of the characters, I enjoyed seeing how Jae Han and Chi Soo met. It's been a great arc. Not to mention the commentary on how easily the rich are released from their crimes! When some poor guy was convicted for 20 years and the rich kid got 6 months with 2 years probation. The problem is that even though there was no proof against the poor ex-con no one questioned the fabrication of evidence. It's a sad truth of todays justice system.



I love a drama that can go there and make us think.

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There's no way that actress Im Ye Jin is her grandma!

There's no way that actress Im Ye Jin is her grandma! Unless she had her daughter super young and then she had her granddaughter super young! Even then. No way.



However, she does make a really awesome grandma! She flipped the tables on that mean teacher. Not to mention flirting for band practice space for her dear grand daughter!



It's very cute about love at first song writing! Ha-ha. It's a bit sad, and real, to have her fantasies shattered about her mystery man. Though this drama brings forward the simple fact of misunderstanding someone.



I love that So Rim's friend pretty much fainted when he thought So Rim was fainting! So well done. What a cute and convincing job of it, not to mention the expression on his face. He might clearly have a crush on her I still love how caring her male friends are of her. Wanting to protect her.



More the the past between Crude Play is revealed. Not to mention more of Han Kyeol. The reality behind his choices and maybe the joy of music has become blurred by the harsh realities of the industry. True no one knows how hard it is for him, but then he doesn't really open up to other people.



I really don't have much idea about The Liar and His Lover. I'm trying to keep it that way! I do like the feel of this story. Though Han Kyeol, despite back story, is simply a jerk at this point. I won't lie I'm a bit creeped that So Rim is in High School. Thankfully she is a senior so technically things could get less creepy.



Overall I think this is a very fun and bright feel to it. I do have a soft spot for dramas with music and singing dreams. I also like the slightly more adult feel (Han Keyol's now ex-girlfriend and the CEO).

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Min Hyeok's jealousy is so cute.

Min Hyeok's jealousy is so cute. Especially when he was making fun of her when she was going into work! That said I don't like all this cut away stuff for the cliffhangers. She recognized the villain by his voice, but we pick up with her losing him in the crowd as she searches. Also, her friend becoming a victim was an obvious and boring choice. Especially since Bong Soon confronts him and doesn't make sure he's down for the count before rushing over to her friend. Just one absent minded backhand and that jerk would have been outta the picture. Is that too much to ask for? She knocked a guys teeth out accidently. I think being faced with such a villain her emotions would have overcome her and made her do more.



Even the guy on the train ended up with a broken finger!



Oh! What's with Gook Doo's girlfriend and Bong Soon's brother? They are totally both betraying Gook Doo. You could even see the moment when Bong Soon's brother was like okay, yeah she's pursuing me. At least the girlfriend should break up with Good Doo.



Oh, and yes Gook Doo's butt is amazing. Those pants are practically poured on. Even a straight man couldn't help but notice. ^_- Min Hyeok is nothing if not observant. He even picked up that Gook Doo likes Bong Soon too. So it's not so much one sided love.



The music of Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is practically its own character. I truly loved it and all the sound affect noises. Sometimes that style can be super annoying. Such as a lot of K-drama comedies use a rooster noise instead of a laugh track. However, the choices have been so clever and actually enhance the wacky storytelling style of the drama.



Bong Soon's mom is so terrible but I love her! Sneaking the lacey thong and bras in. He-he. What a twist. All three main characters will be crashing at CEO's. I love it. Though to be honest Gook Doo's personality kind of makes him unlikable.

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Chipmunk poop up your sleeve. Oh, yeah. This was "Truly atrocious."

Wow. I am so glad I have seen these actors all in other works. Thank goodness. If this had been my first time watching Lee Joon Gi based off this, I would probably never watch anything with him in it again! Goes for all the actors that I so. Wow. So bad. What was the director thinking? He has a how stable of talented actors, and he wanted them to act like that. It was all so awkward and over the top.



I watched Blood while it aired and sure it was campy and had a rough start. But this. I can't believe the updates I got for how amazing Scholar Who Walks the Night was and Blood got bashed. I. Just. No.



Firstly, the story is all over the place. The scenes keep cutting and jumping. It's hard to go from Sung Yeol reading the Crown Prince's book, to realizing that it's real. While there is no transition and there's flashbacks . . . that could have been sequenced into the timeline to I don't know, connect that the book was real? Point A to point B. I get it. The writers wanted to rush to the centauries ahead time jump. As soon as I can I'm gonna look up the writer and director. Cause if they have previous work before this . . . I'll be shocked.



Gwi. Oh, poor-poor Lee Soo Hyuk. Even his sheer sex appeal couldn't save his villainess character. Sure I melt at his voice and he has some of the least over the top acting. (Which is still over the top, just more toned done for this drama.) The hair though!! It's like someone wanted to emulate Interview with a Vampire's wigs . . . but then they went beyond too far. It's not a campy villain. It's just awkward.



Not to mention all the vamping out scenes. Sung Yeol's transformation was so painful to watch. So painful that I was reduced to laughing. In fact, I spent so much of this episode laughing at the sheer stupidity of it. This crap here is what gives vampire--and the whole supernatural genre--a tacky name.



I am so tempted to drop this drama now!! The writing is atrocious, the director is crap judging from the way the show is pieced together and the way these WONDERFUL actors are acting, and the music!!!! The music is painful. The whole time that music was playing during the love scene and then into the evil lair . . . I wanted to shoot whoever decided that blending those two styles to make romantic violin music and corny carnival tunes a thing.



I could ramble on forever. It's been a while since I've watched a first episode this bad. The will to drop it is so strong. I do not want to even give it 3 more episodes.



Oh, and how does the female and male leads first interactions go? She just played find the chipmunk in his garments. Of course the chipmunk bit her and now he's vamping out and got to hide it. Firstly, sexual innuendo overload. Secondly, where does that chipmunk poop? If he's living in her sleeve that means she's got . . . chipmunk poop in there. Which is ironic as I think that's the perfect way to sum up this episode. Chipmunk poop up your sleeve.



Okay. Okay, I'll stop. I'm upsetting myself.

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Mama cat!!!! ;_;

Wow, Hye Sung's evil factor just sky rocketed!! Guess he likes dogs better then cats. (I want vengeance guys. Vengeance!)



Speaking of vengeance the whole scenario of this star committing suicide and then as a vengeful ghost killing her online slanderers is very interesting! And a very creepy idea. Maybe I'm blood thirsty because I was all for her getting vengeance. However, what truly struck was that she was her own worst enemy. What Hyun Ji said really hit home. The reality is cyber attacking/bullying is harmful. The insight and the reality that it can very much hurt people was a surprising hidden message. The other side though is too love yourself enough to not give into the hate.



Overall I thought this was a fun episode. I don't think any of the drama ghost stories I've watched have ever burned clothes for the ghost before! Though I'm wondering why she could have used the toothbrush? There are some gaps in the mytho, but I'm guessing clothing would have to be on the ghost's plain to wear. The toothbrush can be used since things on the "living plane" can be affected by ghosts? I'll go with that.



Bring It On, Ghost kept me smiling! Well, when I wasn't totally creeped out. The cast is a ton of fun!! Chun Sang and In Rang are a hilarious duo! Not to mention how horrible a monk Myung Chul's is. That poor family!! The friendship growing between Bong Pal and Hyun Ji is really fun--yes, I know it's a build up to luv. Hyun Ji's character is so much fun and I'm looking forward to the mystery of her death. Or if she is dead.



I'm ready for Bong Pal's full story though! From the scar on his arm to why he ignores his father. I have an idea, but it's still all very exciting. Especially how the monk is involved in it all.



(Hyun Ji has good taste, that dress looked so adorable on her!)

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A very promising start!

There's a reason for the 3 to 4 episode viewing before dumping, or keeping, a show. The first episode could be amazing, but then it pitters out. Then it could start off bad, but become good. With this first episode I'm actually going to go out on a limb and say Cheese in the Trap is going to be epic. Who doesn't love a good cat and mouse romance. Especially one where the cat is being quite conniving. Setting a trap. Who doesn't love cheese?



Not only am I very interested in the male and female leads, but I am in love with the side characters! I'm intrigued by them. Especially Seol's friends. I love how integrated they are in the story so far and hope it continues. I love how they still have actions and functions when Seol is "thinking" or not there. It's great and I look forward to seeing them be part of the story.



So far I like Seol. She's a hard worker. She has a strong enough sense of self not be taken in. While she can still be bullied, I like that she sticks up for herself. It's exciting to have the potential of such a female lead!



The acting is solid all around. Visually the show is stunning, the writing is clever, the music is nice, and I like the wardrobe so far. It always tickles my fancy when each character gets their own distinct look and I like they're style.



What I like is that this first episode is solely setting up the present day story. No flashback--well it could be argued but it's a linear story being told so I'm not going to call it a flashback. I'm curious what Jung has planned. To me it seems like he was uninterested in Seol and wanted to make her suffer. Then became intrigued and now likes her. In his own twisted way. I'm very curious about getting to know him more. I also like that not all of the characters are completely introduced in the first episode. We get a feel for a few and a rough introduction to some others.



All in all a promising start!

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A promising start.

Not sure what number of attempt this is, but here I come again Itazura na Kiss! Maybe this will be the Itazura na Kiss for me? Because this is actually a really fun start. Especially since both of the leads don't immediately annoy me.



Tenten is the latest incarnate of our cold male lead, but he feels warmer to me. Like the actor and the script for Kiss Me is breathing a certain warmth into the character. Even a very cool back story for a young Tenten and Taliw (who I'll get to). A backstory that might explain his overly harsh reaction to a certain letter scene. You know the note of love.



Taliw is clearly, at this point, my favorite version of the female lead. Before in her other revivals/interpretation I've found her "ditziness" to be too excessive. She never clicked with me. However, it's apparent here that Taliw is trying with her education and that her amazing "never give up" attitude. An attitude I hope continues on. Maybe it's also because the actress, Manaying Sucharat clicks for me.



Best yet the second male lead, King, is a hit with me. I honestly think he's going to be a great contender for Taliw's heart. And will probably leave dramas fans with the dreaded second lead syndrome. ^_-



Overall I think it's a promising start. It's the first time that the story of Itazura na Kiss has immediately clicked with me. The writing and dialogue works for me. Not to mention that the characters and the actors are meshing well. The changes so far are minor but refreshing. Not to mention I'm really enjoying the other cast members. Considering how much I loved of the leads childhood backstory I'm eager to see more of what young Tenten and Taliw were up to.

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Ooooooo, how compelling.

How utterly compelling! Not only is the "present day" of this dramas well established. Enough of the characters is developed that I was actually curious when it was time for the obligatory flashbacks to the past! The narration is teasing viewers as current day Lee Hyun is flashing back to his childhood as a string of murders brings him back to his old family home.



With it's vibe of Sherlock and monsters it feels like a mix of heady proportions. Come on that music is totally vibing off of Sherlock reboot with Robert Downey Jr. That aside it's clear that I Remember You might feel like a lot of things, it's clear to me that if the writers keep doing what they're doing IRY will stand on it's own swimmingly.



The show is a mystery in itself. I mean it's a mystery. What are the importance of these killings? Is it serial killer stuff? What happened to his father? All this talk of monsters? What is going on? There's a lot being built here and so much potential for where this show is going.



This setup sucked me in from the get go and now there's no turning back. I'm curious how much of the synopsis is correct. Because it seems to me like there's a huge massive murder that is going to be overshadowing the whole show. With such compelling characters and one heck of a setup I Remember You has tons of potential! It's clearly going to be a darker drama, but I still found myself chuckling at quite a few parts.



Well, I'm in.

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8.0/10 Awesome.

The writing is so steady and solid. I appreciate it. Properly growing the plot with out ever lagging. It's so refreshing. Keeping the shocking information we want and revealing surprising tidbits nicely. Such as the bar owner use to own the company that Oh Han Byul and Gong Tae Sung worked at. So I was lazy after watching and didn't do my episode review timely, so I'm just phoning this one in.I love this build up for what we've been waiting for, the death of someone important to both Oh Han Byul and Gong Tae Sung. It's been tempered wonderfully with the drama of the haters, Tae Sung's mom, and the new strain that is on Oh Han Byul and Gong Tae Sung relationship. It breaks my heart that Yoo Na and her man are having to break up to avoid future heartache. Everyone is slightly on the rocks on this episode. All relationships are going through something. Being tested. The writers are doing a wonderful job keeping the hope, and giving us warm feels as things slowly turn out as we watch the drama unfold.

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8.0/10 - Awesome.

Wow! I did not expect the house keeper to go that way! The salt, the whole thing! It was crazy. But it's important to show this side. That crazy side of fans that forget that these STARS are people. The stuff that they as a disgruntled or entitled fan think is okay is scary! I always think of that Taylor Swift documentary where she talks about making sure someone with first aid training is there because it's not "if" something happens but "when" something happens. This was a really creepy episode. It felt odd following up the cuteness of the last one! It was also intense that the house keeper when after Oh Han Byul as well. Especially since she was triggered by the gift. It's also setting up for the grave and the mysterious death and the introduction into the hater side of being famous.

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7.0/10 - Very good.

Ha-ha! Oh Han Byul ran screaming and getting in the back of her car. I don't blame her for running! Oh Han Byul thought he was joking, but she's obsessed about him. Not the first confession. Yikes we all know where the cookie is indeed crumbling. Love that Oh Han Byul is all you'd think I've won the lottery, not!!!Woman, that wasn't gruff and unfriendly. Gong Tae Sung's mom must be a narcissist. That was a get the heck away from me. Apartment 1701 is off limits. I've been not placing faces the last few episodes. Interesting the actress in the movie was his mom. Who wasn't there. When he was knocked down by poparazzi or when apparently he needed her. Gosh, I hope that wasn't his grandmother. Wow, I totally didn't put it together! That the lady who was with his mom having a fit about the watch was his maid!! Dumping the whole salt in there. Wow! So she's getting revenge on his mom through hurting him? Ha-ha! Then poor Park Ho Yeong is stuck pining after the other clueless fool. While our two newbie actors are the ones flustered and disgusted about kissing each other. Come on, they'll get into it after. Kang Yoo Sung did not like her dodging his head pat!!!! It was interesting seeing his memories of her and him stating she's all grown up. Clearly he likes her too, but I don't think he's ready to face his feelings. It's hard to beat the awesomeness of the last episode. It was nice to see that the Second lead has claws!!!! Go Do Soo Hyuk! It's crazy watching Gong Tae Sung awkwardly flailing, realizing that all the stuff he's done to her "is enough to make soulmates hate each other, but that he's still trying! The way they cut the ending with Gong Tae Sung telling Oh Han Byul he's waiting and she has two choices. Her lawyer or actor, and it's looking like she's running to Gong Tae Sung. It's not going to be that clean cut. If it is bravo.

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8.0/10 - Wowza! Couldn't look away!

Even better!!!!! Dongfang Qing Cang, in Orchid's body, bit Chang Heng!!!! >_< I literally had to pause the episode cause I was laughing so hard I couldn't get air! Then later to kiss Orchid after the body swap like that! I love her reaction, but I think his motivations are very muddy.Oh, and Rong Hao! The man is driving me crazy. When he showed up to help Chang Heng fight I cheered! Even though he's the reason Chang Heng was injured. Then he gives part of his life to help him. You can tell he cares so much! I honestly thought I saw guilt and regret. Was he lying to his subordinate, Die Yi, that he only helped Chang Heng because he needs him for his plans? If that's true it's chilling, but I don't think it is. Rong Hao wants to help his master at all costs, but he's a good man and it's tearing him apart. OMG!! I was right! Shang Que knew the whole time! Not only that, but Orchid was right. Shang Que thinks of Dongfang Qing Cang like brother. It breaks my heart to know that Dongfang Qing Cang has been betrayed so much that he only thinks the worst of others. I wonder what he thought when Orchid was given away out and it seemed like she might take it. Kill the Orchid body, killing Dongfang Qing Cang. Then she can leave his and go into a new one grown from her root/grass?! Then for her to save him? Hmmmm. Forbidden romance at it's finest!I feel bad for Chang Heng! Not only did he lose royally, have to see Orchid getting kissed, and then face the wrath of his brother. Getting his powers sealed!!!This episode ends on it's finest note though. When Dongfang Qing Cang takes off the ring so that he can experience Orchid's happiness at the banquet. The look on his face as he smiles behind that tree!(Random thought: It's giving me whiplash where this drama takes a huge step back and annoys me, and then BOOM! has an amazing episode like this.)

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6.0/10 - There's a lot of annoying, but by gosh there's a lot of awesome bits being tossed in.

There is something I haven't addressed about the body swapping. The power swap. I love that instead of taking their powers into the others body, the powers stay with said body. Orchid doesn't know how to use and harness Dongfang Qing Cang powers. Which makes me wonder if Dongfang Qing Cang, smug jerk, can't use Orchid's powers? That said it still annoys me that Orchid is so weak when she should have the physical strength of Dongfang Qing Cang now! Dongfang Qing Cang clearly only has Orchid's strength as Shang Que man handled him in Orchid's body.Dan Yin has really turned into a surprisingly amazing character. AND secretly I'd like Dan Yin and Shang Que to be an item. How cool would that be?! Fantasies aside, I love how loyal she is to Orchid now. Even though she still hates that Orchid might marry Chang Heng. Also, she has figured out who Orchid truly is. She shouldn't listen to her dad!!!! Also, another cool scene! She actually gets to pretend to be Chang Heng and talk to her dad!Painful to watch some of the body swaps. Orchid is sooooooo annoying! She's practically begging everyone to know she's in Dongfang Qing Cang's body. I'm 200% sure Shang Que already knows! I hate how the writers have made her annoying now and stupid! (Though huge round of applause to actor Dylan Wang, I believe Orchid is in there! Though the body swap has made her stupid and annoying.) Seriously, why does the female lead always have to suffer to make the stupid shenanigans work? I think they could have played it differently. She swapped in anger, but acts smartly. Trying to keep them both alive.Yeah, younger brother Dongfang Xun Fen figured it out. Record time. Record time he devised a plan of death! Vengeance! I truly think there's more to the father killing than the little bro knows. Rong Hao is turning into a seriously intrigueing character. Wow! I feel conflicted. He's doing such evil things, but I think he cares. A lot. So it makes him a very conflicted character. Now he's hurt his best friend, Chang Heng! I think he regrets that it happens, but wow!LOL! That cliffhanger! Chang Heng is going to caress Dongfang Qing Cang's face in Orchid's body? Huh, is he gonna get slapped?!

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