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PERSONAL THOUGHTS 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. 08/08/26: "Ok, Let's Get Divorced" sounds interesting. It's different from the usual, boring rom-com or romantic fare that is most prevalent in K-Dramas. Unfortunately, their main audience watches rom-coms so that's way they are made more. For me - I'm only into worthwhile slice-of-life or crime thriller dramas (not the extreme ones I stay away from). I'm intrigued to find out how realistic it is as they say. Of course - K-Dramas have to have dramatic elements to them to make it entertaining. As couples, we all get in each others nerves. To the point where some couples are beyond repair or redemption. 08/01/26: The East Palace The story is quite grim and dark. A historical fantasy and horror piece - it's not your typical historical drama. Kind of like a graphic novel with the era as a backdrop. It was fun to watch. It had a bit too much CGI, but then again - it's to create the spirit realm where the spirit slayer goes to. The plot revolves around resentful spirits tormenting the East Palace with a supposed "curse" - a conspiracy involving the monarch, the grand mother and the entire family. The main villain or resentful spirit is the crown prince who was murdered to prevent him becoming king - and we learn that he himself however committed atrocities to become it in the first place. This had potential like "Twelve". The characters and the story were intriguing enough. But I think there could've been more specifics or details - unfortunately, it was only 8 episodes long. Perhaps creating all that CGI would cost a lot - or location shoots would've cost a lot. 07/21/26: The Husband or Complete The Marriage - both the direct translation and the given or promoted title certainly do not stand out at all haha. However, the drama itself is fun. I'm sure there is a word out there that can come close to aptly describing what the drama is about, but it isn't as obvious or easy. So I guess they went with "Complete or Completion of Marriage". Certainly better than the generic "The Husband" - doesn't sound enticing at all. Anyway, content update - apparently, the villain turns out to be in cahoots with his wife in the kidnapping and murdering the kidnapped wives. I've been curious as to why the villain's face was revealed early, when in most crime thrillers - it isn't revealed until the last three or four episodes. It's possible that he's not like the pure, psychopathic killers in other crime dramas. He's still a psychopath or lunatic, but they wanted to show his boyish charm and hopefully a backstory of why he is the way he is near the end. So he's not 100% evil, yet does evil things. When the wife was re-captured, I wonder why they still kept her alive (since the hour glass already ran out). There are quite a few loose ends, hopefully things can become more concrete or there might be some twists near the end. 07/13/26: "The Husband" - a new thriller about a gifted spinal cord surgeon who becomes the latest target of a psychopath / serial killer. Apparently, this psychopath kidnaps and eventually murders the wives of the neglectful or terrible husbands, soon after stealing ransom money. Who plays this psychopath - the chubby guy who was in "Hospital Playlist". I think it's a trend now that even actors who usually play nice, kind characters to try a villain or criminal role. But it's difficult to imagine a face and voice like that playing a psychopathic murderer. The lead actor is familiar - I think it was "Doctor Prisoner", a thriller where he played a doctor framed and sent to prison and plans his revenge from the inside out. It was a good one. Judgment reserved after finishing the drama. "The East Palace" sounds interesting. 06/17/26: Paechoo Saenghwal: Cabbage Your Life Sometimes, down-to-earth, "Feel Good" dramas is all I need. If it makes me 'feel good', that I end up enjoying or liking it. It's a moot point whether the story is not unique or not. Slice-of-life dramas are supposed to be "feel-good". So a corporate researcher is sent down by his company to a rural village, only to be met by opposition at first. The clash between city slickers and villager or farmers is nothing new. Also - you have family dramatics / turmoil. Probably the most relatable issue is with their eldest son - who just wants to figure out life on his own rather than being forced to become a doctor (which he is adverse to - heck, I'm even afraid of knives as well in a way. I can't cut or peel fruit or veggies for crap). The evil corporation (or in this case, the devious director of the company) is also usually a common plot point. What stood out or was just "feel good" enough to watch in its entirety, is just the banter, the conversations and lifestyle of the villagers as well as the main family trying to adapt to life in the village. In the end, they become one with the villagers and end up living there as villagers. Right now, just taking a break since there isn't anything worth watching yet. Archived Entries |
PICTURES / IMAGES / MULTIMEDIA 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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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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