Kim Yoo Jung - Tumblr Posts
❤️
When I first come to Korea I rarely had any reason to smile. Then… I met you again. All of a sudden, I started noticing the unpredictable things that you would do. That’s when I realized it. I was smiling whenever I looked at you.
20th Century Girl (2022)
MY DEMON 마이 데몬 2023-2024, dir. Kim Jang Han
they really put their whole coochies into ep 8 huh
and why did 20th century girl think it was okay to break me??
watching my demon feels a lot like watching doom at your service - the themes seem repeated with the addition of jeong gu won and do do hee’s cuddliness.
but watching welcome to samdalri feels a lot like watching hometown cha cha cha - it’s a similar setting, and we all know what’s going to happen, but they both feel like coming home.
2023 kdrama list
list of the kdramas i watched and loved in 2023
obviously this is quite late but to those who want to start a kdrama, this is it.
#10 - soundtrack #2
there is such a comfort in the soundtrack series. even soundtrack #1 was so good, but this new instalment, truly works on the og kdrama tropes. lovers to exes to accidental 'fate' encounter to forced proximity to lovers again. puppy dog male lead, angsty female lead, jealousy, wholesome second lead, it's got it all. and ofc, music.
#9 - king the land
many people did not like this drama. honestly, if you're watching a kdrama that is romance and comedy then why would be angry that it had romance and comedy. again, a true example of a classic kdrama, rich ceo guy with hardworking girl, mix in some trauma and employee-employer drama, and this is the perfect clichéd drama.
#8 - see you in my 19th life
honestly i just like watching ahn bo hyun. he is such a pretty man. storyline-wise, i feel like they did a lot of stuff, but the ending honestly disappointed me. shin hye sun, as usual, love the woman, what an actor, the second leads also did not disappoint, loved them all.
#7 - crash course in romance
such a heartwarming drama. choi chiyeol with the temperament of a wet cat, the stress of studies in all asian countries, not just korea. all the romances were so cute (barring the best friend and brother). one thing they could have done better was cast a younger actress for the female lead. even this love triangle was so cute and fun.
#6 - my demon
song kang and kim yoo jung really killed it with the chemistry. i mean, forget everything else, i'll just take 16 episodes of them hanging out. even behind the scenes reels will work. the plot was pretty solid, felt like a remake of doom at your service. song kang does a wonderful job at being both goofy and serious, and kim yoo jung did so good at the angsty ceo.
#5 - the good bad mother
am i surprised this ended up higher than my demon? yes. this was such a good show, the past and present layered together so beautifully. the villains seemed like actual villains, but you weren't sure who to hate until the last episode. really shows some aspects of motherhood through both the eyes of the kids and mothers. had a cute little romance as well.
#4 - the worst of evil
ji chang wook and wi ha jun. need i say more? i have said it once, and i'll say it again - so few do action like koreans do. i mean, vincenzo, my name, midnight runners, and now this, such action masterpieces.
#3 - daily dose of sunshine
park bo young wa sso cute in this one. i miss small kdramas with intense plots. mental illnesses were dealt with very well in this one. the romance was so cute, and chang ryul, my baby, i missed him so much.
#2 - alchemy of souls s2
i just. love. this series. so much. like, the characters are so well built, the storyline, the romance, the destiny, oh my god. please watch this.
#1 - welcome to samdal-ri
this comes as a surprise to absolutely no one. what a feel-good drama to end 2023. it was the perfect remix of hometown cha cha cha that we all needed. ji chang wook, my absolute gem of a man, and shin hye sun, queen of no shit given but too many shits given roles. adore the friendships, romance, calm setting, the love between everyone. please watch it.
Very honest opinion about Lovers of the Red Sky -
I never really connected to the drama like I usually get quite obsessed with ongoing TV shows, but this one kind of lost me in the middle. But, I HAVE TO say, the ending was SUPER cute!! A good ending really makes up for an otherwise okay drama, so I would recommend it to supernatural saeguk lovers!! I loved the actors, this was my first time seeing Kim Yoo Jung and Ahn Hyo Seop in a show, ever, and while I heard praises about Kim Yoo Jung, I was genuinely in AWE of her acting!! And Ahn Hyo Seop, I remember there was a viral menu claiming that the society as a collective should stop giving him roles, and I wondered exactly how bad could his acting be. Now I have not watched his previous works, so I can't judge them, BUT he really SHINED in this show!! Like I loved him, his character and his acting was amazing, even against Kim Yoo Jung!! Overall, this show wasn't a bad watch wasn't the best also but still quite entertaining!! I enjoyed it quite a lot, the plot did get tedious at times, but the ending is quite rewarding and the OST is immaculate and the acting really does the plot justice!! Rating 8.8/10
Reason why there's not one single effing security in Sunwol Foundation building:
Because Jeong Guwon is the security. He was so confident and arrogant about his power and ability, with a snap of his finger he could punish anyone dare to annoy him or breaching his office. And never in his wildest dreams that his tattoo, the source of his power, would be transferred to Dohee.
No way did I just see people blaming Do Do-hee for what happened with Jeong Gu-won. LIKE WHERE IS THE LOGIC TF?!
They also asked what’s so special about Do Do-hee that he fell so fast UMM hello????
They clearly has a connection in the past life and the fact that she saves him too, also who wouldn’t fall him love with her? I would do if I was in his place
BRO WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT FOR?!
Leave my girl alone PLEASE I’m begging you
What did she do to deserve this?!
WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON DO DOHEE’S FAMILY AND THAT HITMAN, IT’S OVER. LIKE I HOPE THEY STRIKE DEALS WITH GUWON AND ALL BURN. HIM GETTING A CALL ABOUT DO DOHEE GETTING ARRESTED, JUST TO GET ST@BBED AS HE RUSHES TO SAVE HER?! NAH THROW ALL OF THEM INTO THE FIRE. HIM CALLING OUT HER NAME AS HE’S LITERALLY DYING. HER RUBBING THE TATTOO AND SENSING SOMETHING IS WRONG. THE PREVIEW FOR EP8?! CHAIN THEM DOWN IN THE PITS OF HELL IMMEDIATELY.
I DEMAND REPARATIONS FROM THE WRITERS FOR INFLICTING EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND HEARTBREAK
AND THEN THEY DID THE FUCKINH TANGO DANCE FIGHT WHATEVER ITS CALLED. LIKE BTO DIDNT HESITATE TO LIFT HER INTO THE AIR LMAO
It's the first time in his whole existence that Gu Won is vulnerable. He suddenly finds himself trapped, bleeding, and with no way out. He's never had to rely on anyone for help, much less saving, so at that moment, he probably thought, "That's it. I'm done for. There's no way out of this one."
And then Do Hee shows up. She's terrified, defenceless herself, shaking, but she's standing there, not even taking a step back, shouting that she's here to save him. And actually ATTACKS those thugs.
There's no world in which he wouldn't have fallen for her on the spot
I'll always love the fact that he could have taken care of the mob dudes with one or two snaps of his fingers but instead 💃🕺
Mr. Bodyguard here can't fool anyone, he just wanted to dance with her.
AND WHATS BETTER THAN TANGO??
*proud of being argentinian noises*
Today's chapter was..intense.
So.
Anyone else got The Creation of Adam from Michelangelo vibes?
Recently family-zoned Seok Hoon looking at just married Do Hee:
Just married Gu Won materializing out of nowhere:
"I'm my bodyguard's bodyguard"
Allow me to give it more meaning than it already has:
"I'm protecting the one who has the power to protect me"
Just look at her. She's terrified and confused, she clearly hasn't been in a situation like this before. Also, her life is already at risk, someone wants her dead, someone is hunting her down. And there she is, standing her ground the best she can with the best she has. She's putting herself in danger because she saw him and it seemed like the right thing to do for her.
And him?
He is a 200 year demon who has been only giving just to expect souls in return. Expecting the expected. No one has ever done something for him. Actually for him.
And he finds himself here: pathetically human and done for. He even closed his eyes, waiting for the pain to come. Giving himself up.
THEN HE SEES HER. And he is obviously surprised, dumbfounded, if you please. She came to save...him? The powerful demon who never needed nothing from anyone, let alone someone to save him.
It will always amaze my how kdramas redo the "You were the first one to do this to me" trope. And I will never get tired of it. Never.
Because that's the previous step for the next step to happend:
The
👇
"Okay, I'm (officially) in love".
MY DEMON 마이 데몬 2023-2024, dir. Kim Jang Han
BEGONIA WARNING I REPEAT BEGONIA WARNING.
The flowers that Seok Hoon gave to Do Hee are Begonias and I have some shits to say about it. Adding the fact that flowers are not in kdramas just to look pretty.
Begonias can mean gratitude for something, uniqueness and individuality, and justice and peace. But among those beautiful meanings there are others that interest us.
Warning about misfortune: Begonia flowers can be used to warn someone about dangers that are about to occur.
What was what the lady said?
"Good time are always excruciatingly short" 😐
And whatever the crazy family is plotting against her. It can't be her death. That's already a knowing threat so it wouldn't have such an impact for both on viewers and her. It has to be something more nastier and evil like them. They were talking about it before and on the wedding table. I'm just sure it's a separate thing from the guy trying to kill her and his boss.
You can also give the Begonia flower to someone who has been injured or suffered some type of accident.
Like waking up hanging off your balcony.
Be cautious: Begonias can also be given to someone who is taking a trip or planning some type of potentially dangerous activity.
Like solving a murder, catching a culprit, casually existing while all your "family" wants you underground, you know, the usual.
Dark thoughts: Begonias are also related to dark thoughts. This symbolism comes from the fact that begonias are also linked to warning signs and caution. In any case, they are not surrounded by very positive energy, at least in some cultures.
👍.
That was all I needed to know. Seok Hoon, the language of flowers never lies, go to the police and do some confessions. You seem like you need it.
Why would he do it, tho?
Why would he be trying to kill Do Hee?
Did he really kill Miss Ju?
The family is already on something by themselves. And if he wants to kill her, it would only benefit the older of the family. Not him. And this kind of villain does not fit in the sidekick position.
•So, he is not looking after the president's position.
•He doesn't need money. He has a good financial position being so young as we see in the newspaper Gu won was reading.
BUT
If he did kill Miss Ju and she is looking after the culprit it would make sense he sent someone after her while at the same time he could be right beside her, with her trust on him, to know if she is getting closer or further.
Still that doesn't solve the main question.
Why would he kill his aunt?
As I said, he doesn't seem to need or want the power that would come with the president's position. And that's the main reason why all her family waited for her death.
To create caos? To distract everyone while he does his own thing?
I don't know.
I need to know.
And Fridays are suddenly so far away every week that is actually killing me.
LOUDER LOUDER
YOU ARE MY FATE THAT I CANNOT DEFY
My Demon feels like a breeze of fresh air in kdramaland.