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PERSONAL THOUGHTS 09/08/26: Mousetrap, or "The Rat" This was one of the best thriller dramas I've seen in awhile - very smooth, well-directed and well-acted. There were a lot of favorite scenes. It flowed all too well, never rushing it nor taking it too slow. The one question - were there unnecessarily too many twists? Sometimes, that can ruin a drama. For me - I don't think so. The twists unraveled themselves towards the end, so that was fine. They could've spread the twists out slowly however instead of all at once. The drama is about identity theft, revenge, and the criminal life of stealing identities as a business. We initially see the main protagonist as the victim who gets his identity stolen and his life turned upside down. In the end - the twist itself plays on the viewer's emotions and we slowly sympathize and see the "villain" (So Yu-Min) as the "victim" (he was the real writing prodigy who got his work stolen as well as his gf committing suicide due to the main character, which lead to the revenge plan). The real "rat" turns out to be the main character himself, who isn't even "Lee Moon Jae" but the police detective brother who went by the name as kids. The thug / private or personal detective Noja is one of my favorite characters - no-nonsense, don't give a fuck guy who begrudgingly helps the main character and is just acts, thinks, and talks without any hesitation and as if he already knows everything. Even the police detective guy (familiar actor, from "Hye Bye Mamma!" slice-of-life drama) was just plain blunt and rude (possibly due to his divorce). There were plenty of "Shibal Kae Ssaeki Yah!!" and lightin' up a smoke moments haha. I'm not sure where this goes in my Top Ten, but at least it fits among my handful of most favorites. 09/05/26: "Mousetrap", or "The Rat" - either one sounds fine, but of course - the direct translation is "The Rat" I think. So far, more than halfway done. It's been very immersive and interesting to watch. It isn't a psychological study or thriller which I initially thought, but a sort of a revenge thriller / drama about somebody stealing the main protagonist's identity, life and his face literally (through surgery). I like the rough 'N tough private detective that Lee works with - mostly because his money was stolen. The private detective knows he's a thug, and does not hesitate to think, talk and act whenever needed. Because he's extremely sharp, experienced and just brutally tough in a fight. He's already taken out whoever he fought with relative ease. How is it going to end? Let's find out - final review after finishing. This could make my most favorites list. "That's Ok, Let's Divorce" - it has taken a bit of a twisted, dark turn. Well, I guess you can't sustain all the comedy and petty fighting / bickering the entire time. While Calvin Kim is not someone you would want to root for, they made him villainous. There are several irritating characters - the abusive mother-in-law (comic relief in some way), and the fake gf to Won ho. I prefer sympathizing with the villain. I might or might not finish this. 09/01/26: "That's Ok, Let's Divorce" - why do I get the feeling that there is going to be some kind of reconciliation at the end. While the drama is about the fighting and bickering between a couple on the verge of divorce, it is a K-Drama afterall so it can't be all gloom or negative. Of course, elements of comedy for levity and even flashbacks when the relationship was warm and nurturing. "Mousetrap" - it's a mind-bending trip so far in "what-the-hell-is-happening". What's real, what's not real. Who's the real guy - is the main protagonist just a fictional character, or is he hallucinating the whole thing. Does he have a multiple personality disorder as well, creating an alter ego that's calm, cool and collected. We'll find out more towards the end. 08/30/26: I decided to watch "Mousetrap" and "That's Ok, Let's Divorce" simultaneously or concurrently (an episode from each on different days or times during the day). Judgment reserved. I just began watching "Moustrap", I have to see how it goes. It seems to be a psychological study of a disturbed prodigy, who cannot leave his luxury apartment (been holed up for 3 years). If it gets very eccentric or violent, I might discontinue. But if it's more psychological horror or drama, then it might be intriguing. "That's Ok, Let's Divorce!" - I'm only showing interest since it's different or unique from the usual rom-com or romantic. Since how often does a K-Drama highlight the pitfalls, negatives of life. Does everything have to be peachy or cheery - I think not. It can get very boring or dull. So far, the bickering and fighting is all there. We'll see how it goes. 08/10/26: The Husband "The Husband" was suspenseful every episode. The first half involved our main protagonist surgeon targeted as a suspect all the while trying to rescue his wife from the kidnappers. The second half changes tone and pacing, and is more of a mystery in finding the mastermind of it all. We were led to believe that the kidnappers / murderers were the main villains, when in fact there was someone pulling the strings. Near the end, we find out that it was one of the doctors (a colleague of Kang Taejoo who harbored deep resentment and jealousy). What was supposed to be simple hit or murder of Kang Taejoo, unravels and falls apart as Noh Manhee takes matters into his own hands and kidnaps the surgeon's wife instead for ransom money. The goal for them was that his wife can get the needed surgery, even it meant kidnapping, conspiring or murdering. The plot got a bit too complicated, but viewers of thrillers enjoy twists and turns. A misgiving - why did the murdering couple kidnap and murder the former detective's wife (the shadowy figure who was a former detective and used Kang Taejoo to get revenge). They sort of abandoned this or never explained - only to have the audience guess. Perhaps it was an isolated incident showcasing the couple's psychotic tendencies. I doubt it was connected with the main villain Dr. Choi in any way - he just wanted Kang out of the way when everything fell apart. I think this whole sub-plot should not have been included or removed. Archived Entries |
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SOMETIMES, THE TRUE VILLAINS ARE THE ONES WHO ARE SUPPOSED TO SERVE AND PROTECT 
"WE'RE HERE TO HELP" "THEN LET'S SLAY THE DRAGON TOGETHER"
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THE DREAM LIFE OF MR. KIM: "DO I WANT TO BECOME A BALLET DANCER, OR CLEAN UP 'KAE DDONG' FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE" HAHA
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"YAH 'GI-YONG' AH! REMEMBER US?! WE LOST THE GAME BECAUSE OF YOU" HAHA
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"IT TAKES LESS ENERGY NOT TO DOUBT, SO I'LL GIVE YOU THE BENEFIT OF THE 'DOUBT'" - 'JUST' BECAUSE HAHA
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WANNA RUN WITH THEIR CREW, HUH? REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED....FROM A TAXI SERVICE! | 
CAST OF VINCENZO MAKING FUNNY FACES (Behing The Scenes from social media) | 
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