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A Clear Midsummer Night Episode 16
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Honestly, I like this show and the story, especially Yang Mi and Hawick together. Their real life caring for each other shows through their scenes together. But what annoys me is Wan Qing's total subservience to Lai Xue's character. I'm there thinking... "Let the witch spew all her hate, Wan Qing, you don't care anyway. Just walk away and let her monologue." Rating it down for idiocy and not enough development between the OTP.
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He's changing. We see his responsible side peeking through and he is becoming dangerous lol. Ho treated that North Korean leader like a wolf treats a dog. He likes playing with his food.
More to the point, Kim Han Ah lets him have it. I cheered her on when she spoke harsh words to him. I could imagine he was so hurt and disgusted with himself that he couldn't find anything to say. No excuses. I'm glad he's not giving excuses but trying to own up to his mistake as a man. My fav line was "I'm not here as a King. I'm here as a man for the woman he loves." Or something like that.
More to the point, Kim Han Ah lets him have it. I cheered her on when she spoke harsh words to him. I could imagine he was so hurt and disgusted with himself that he couldn't find anything to say. No excuses. I'm glad he's not giving excuses but trying to own up to his mistake as a man. My fav line was "I'm not here as a King. I'm here as a man for the woman he loves." Or something like that.
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I'm watching for the 3rd time in a long time. This episode gave me tension problems but it was still one of the best. And since I know how the show is going, I hold off my tension with the ending scene of the drama. OMG. I hat that secretary. He placed problems between out King and Queen when there were no mistrust between them at all. Gah!!
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7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 13
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I keep bemoaning the potential of Han Pil Hoon. He could have been so great at being a badass secret spy. Instead he is foolshly used by everyone around him and I keep wondering when he will take the blinders off. They should have put Eun Dae Gu from "You're all Surrounded" in this story. His character would have been a million times better. In this show, the lead is made to look foolish.
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7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 12
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Am I the only one who thinks Han Gil Ro should have ditched the NIS at that campsite and join the bad guys? His Trainer is shady and he detected it, but his shady 'love interest' pulls him back in. Didn't he already figure he can't trust her? All through that sugary campsite scene I was shouting for him not to trust a single hair on their shady heads.
I thought he had the potential to be a James Bondish character - to run his company, be a playboy and be all powerful while running rings around the government. His character has so much potential but was so squandered and comedic. He really could have been a powerful man with a cold, calculating personality who could pull out the playboy to fool everyone. Too bad. I hope they remake this with better characters and plot development.
Also - 7th Grade must refer to school teens because that's what these people act like.
I thought he had the potential to be a James Bondish character - to run his company, be a playboy and be all powerful while running rings around the government. His character has so much potential but was so squandered and comedic. He really could have been a powerful man with a cold, calculating personality who could pull out the playboy to fool everyone. Too bad. I hope they remake this with better characters and plot development.
Also - 7th Grade must refer to school teens because that's what these people act like.
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7th Grade Civil Servant Episode 4
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I'm watching is 2015. I like it so far but the events in the story are frustrating me. The NIS is full of fools as far as I can see. They should use Joo Won for intel, not kick him out. It's like sending your secret to the enemy to exploit. And how stupid could Han Pil Joon be? If you don't have a paper stating you're NIS, if you didn't get orders from above, you're not NIS hunny. you went rogue. That guy is using him and I feel sorry for the poor idiot. I want to stop watching but I love Joo Won.
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 19
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All I can say is... "Best Episode!" It was cute at times, funny, serious, and resolved all issues thus far. I loved Choi's ending. And I felt vindicated when Joo Wal realised Sato had everything he wanted. That's because Sato, as a person, deserved it. I especially loved the relationship displayed between Arang and her Magistrate. That's what clinched this show for me. *sigh* It's ending but I want more of Arang and her Magistrate. Don't want this to end.
That bit in the middle with the kids was really fun!
That bit in the middle with the kids was really fun!
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 18
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At the beginning of this episode I thought I was being trolled. I mean Magistrate ends up in prison? And Arang going to give herself up? NOOOOOOO!!! This can't happen. Someone has to pay! I was ready to give this episode a 1. Not to mention, Joo Wal stands like a lamp post and does nothing. I wanted to skip cause I disliked what was happening so much. My poor Lee Joon Gi!! I also want to tell any girls... if a guy loved you like Joo Wal loves Arang... make a run for it.
The three stooges however, lifted this episode for me. They are always fun. And they saved the day, leading to Choi's comeuppance (that money though!). My only concern is ... why did Bang Wool get a flamboyant hug and Arang get only a quiet one? I want some romance!
And my OTP, at least they talk things through before either of them makes big decisions. I like that. But why did they turn Arang into a liar there at the end? She lied to poor Sato and made a decision on her own. And Joo Wal the lamp post just stands there. Humph. Giving it an 8.
The three stooges however, lifted this episode for me. They are always fun. And they saved the day, leading to Choi's comeuppance (that money though!). My only concern is ... why did Bang Wool get a flamboyant hug and Arang get only a quiet one? I want some romance!
And my OTP, at least they talk things through before either of them makes big decisions. I like that. But why did they turn Arang into a liar there at the end? She lied to poor Sato and made a decision on her own. And Joo Wal the lamp post just stands there. Humph. Giving it an 8.
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 17
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This episode was okay but not great.
We're coming to the end but I don't want this show to stop! I love the characters Arang and her Magistrate together. Shin Min Ah and Lee Joon Gi make a fantastic pair who can work comfortably together.
We start off with the magistrate between a rock and a hard place and with Arang repeating history. Have I mentioned how much I dislike the Jade Emperor? He did indeed send in a novice - a novice who does not have the information he needs to get the job done. Sometimes Gods (in dramas) are too silly - which means their character writing is not at all God-like.
In the middle, I was cheering for Arang coming into some common sense about her relationship with the magistrate. Honestly, she couldn't do it sooner? about a week passed since that talk with Bang Wool. Why do drama people have to take forever to make up their minds? Then Joo Wal... dude, you're quite unnecessary. If you stay still and let the magistrate do things his way you'll be free. Don't try to be a hero cause you definitely are not one.
Also... Moo Yong is the slowest character on this screen. Why, when he's supposed to be an almighty Death Angel? Can't believe a human Magistrate is smarter than a being from the Heavens. What are they teaching up there in dramaland heaven?
And the ending... what on earth is that?
We're coming to the end but I don't want this show to stop! I love the characters Arang and her Magistrate together. Shin Min Ah and Lee Joon Gi make a fantastic pair who can work comfortably together.
We start off with the magistrate between a rock and a hard place and with Arang repeating history. Have I mentioned how much I dislike the Jade Emperor? He did indeed send in a novice - a novice who does not have the information he needs to get the job done. Sometimes Gods (in dramas) are too silly - which means their character writing is not at all God-like.
In the middle, I was cheering for Arang coming into some common sense about her relationship with the magistrate. Honestly, she couldn't do it sooner? about a week passed since that talk with Bang Wool. Why do drama people have to take forever to make up their minds? Then Joo Wal... dude, you're quite unnecessary. If you stay still and let the magistrate do things his way you'll be free. Don't try to be a hero cause you definitely are not one.
Also... Moo Yong is the slowest character on this screen. Why, when he's supposed to be an almighty Death Angel? Can't believe a human Magistrate is smarter than a being from the Heavens. What are they teaching up there in dramaland heaven?
And the ending... what on earth is that?
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 16
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The thing for me here is the entry of Eun Oh's father. I've been curious about him for a while. They do seem a little distant, but I'm glad to see that he regards Eun Oh favourably. And Eun Oh seems to know that he can go to daddy with any problem. That's a cute father-son relationship.
We see more of the mystery of Joo Wal and Arang's death. For a moment in this episode, I started liking him, but then this was revealed and I hated him. Pitied him too. He never even knew who she was! Tragic for her and him. She had all the love to give and he didn't even know it. Now she's dead and in love with the magistrate hahahaha.
In this one, Arang and the Magistrate seem closer together. As in they share all their problems. That was cool to watch. I wish all dramas had relationships like this, with the main lead pair supporting and depending on each other rather than pushing each other away. We got that in "Healer" though, so yay! Kdrama is evolving.
We see more of the mystery of Joo Wal and Arang's death. For a moment in this episode, I started liking him, but then this was revealed and I hated him. Pitied him too. He never even knew who she was! Tragic for her and him. She had all the love to give and he didn't even know it. Now she's dead and in love with the magistrate hahahaha.
In this one, Arang and the Magistrate seem closer together. As in they share all their problems. That was cool to watch. I wish all dramas had relationships like this, with the main lead pair supporting and depending on each other rather than pushing each other away. We got that in "Healer" though, so yay! Kdrama is evolving.
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 15
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After the great previous episode, we start off with me frustrated and wondering why, oh why, if the Heavens want to use him so much, why won't they give Eun Oh all the information he needs? Why make him go in blind? Isn't that hampering your own cause?
He starts to discover things pretty quickly for himself though. I also thought Moo Yong was stupid for not teaming up with Eun Oh as soon as he found out about the fan. The emperors gave him so many hints, but Moo Yong seems to have lost the ability to think for himself.
The drama is starting to drag. The events are too drawn out, the characters sit around doing nothing and not to mention, Arang has still not resolved her feelings with Eun Oh. This should have been a 16 episode drama, that way all the waiting around, the staring, the silly non-decisions by the characters, may not have happened.
And Joo Wal. All I have to say is poor Joo Wal. I liked him there for a moment. I have to say though, why, oh why is it that the villain is the smartest and most decisive of all the people in the show? I like her because despite being a woman in this time period, she has turned patriarchy on its head. That it takes an evil female to do so says a lot about what society thinks about such women.
At the end, finally, things start to pick up.
He starts to discover things pretty quickly for himself though. I also thought Moo Yong was stupid for not teaming up with Eun Oh as soon as he found out about the fan. The emperors gave him so many hints, but Moo Yong seems to have lost the ability to think for himself.
The drama is starting to drag. The events are too drawn out, the characters sit around doing nothing and not to mention, Arang has still not resolved her feelings with Eun Oh. This should have been a 16 episode drama, that way all the waiting around, the staring, the silly non-decisions by the characters, may not have happened.
And Joo Wal. All I have to say is poor Joo Wal. I liked him there for a moment. I have to say though, why, oh why is it that the villain is the smartest and most decisive of all the people in the show? I like her because despite being a woman in this time period, she has turned patriarchy on its head. That it takes an evil female to do so says a lot about what society thinks about such women.
At the end, finally, things start to pick up.
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 14
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All I've got to say is... "Best Episode!"
Things come to a head for both the romantic relationship and the mystery. We're moving along finally.
The episode starts with Eun Oh's heartbroken face put proceeds to a place where he and Arang talk it out. The mystery - finally Moo Yong and Eun Oh are working together.
To Arang, I spent the episode shouting "Listen to the shaman!" Did no one tell her "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?" Also, my fav scene was the fight with the demon from the pot because it showed beautifully how protective he was of Arang. I rate this for the relationship elements lol. That last scene though.... way to go for a cliffhanger. If I was watching this on TV, I would have screamed at the unfairness of cutting it off there. Luckily, I can simply hurry to the next episode.
Things come to a head for both the romantic relationship and the mystery. We're moving along finally.
The episode starts with Eun Oh's heartbroken face put proceeds to a place where he and Arang talk it out. The mystery - finally Moo Yong and Eun Oh are working together.
To Arang, I spent the episode shouting "Listen to the shaman!" Did no one tell her "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?" Also, my fav scene was the fight with the demon from the pot because it showed beautifully how protective he was of Arang. I rate this for the relationship elements lol. That last scene though.... way to go for a cliffhanger. If I was watching this on TV, I would have screamed at the unfairness of cutting it off there. Luckily, I can simply hurry to the next episode.
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 13
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Things are a little slow here on all fronts. The romance is not developing much. All we really get is a jealous Eun Oh who really tells Arang what he feels. I was cheering him on. 1st drama that has the guy spill all his romantic frustration to the girl (thereby leaving no room for misunderstanding). But Arang, that girl frustrated me here. She's so slow, even though the magistrate spilled his guts. Also, YAY! 1st drama where the main lead yells "get lost" to the 2nd lead in front of the girl. Ha! I liked that.
We had a bunch of Moo Yong and Moo Yeon stuff. But the ghost story is losing my interest mainly because as the audience, we already have all the answers. It can only drag for us now because there is nothing to figure out anymore. We just have to watch the character run around trying to figure out what was already shown to us. That's TMI in a drama which is bad because the audience start to lose interest.
The romance keeps us there though, keeps us waiting for more. And I like how the Eun Oh is actually the 3rd generation of his family (that we know) to fight against Moo Yeon's followers. His grandfather (who lost) , then his father (who won) and now him. Cool. Plus he's got some secrets and talent from the Gods. How could he not win?
We had a bunch of Moo Yong and Moo Yeon stuff. But the ghost story is losing my interest mainly because as the audience, we already have all the answers. It can only drag for us now because there is nothing to figure out anymore. We just have to watch the character run around trying to figure out what was already shown to us. That's TMI in a drama which is bad because the audience start to lose interest.
The romance keeps us there though, keeps us waiting for more. And I like how the Eun Oh is actually the 3rd generation of his family (that we know) to fight against Moo Yeon's followers. His grandfather (who lost) , then his father (who won) and now him. Cool. Plus he's got some secrets and talent from the Gods. How could he not win?
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 12
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Arang and her Magistrate are so like a husband and wife team that I'm rating this just for them.
Finally they begin to figure things out. I like how the mystery is done in this drama. But I keep wanting them to move faster and more urgently because they seem to be forgetting she has to find out who killed her before time is up. And Dol Se seems to be a character that is underused. He's never where he is supposed to be and seem only to be comic relief when he has so much more potential.
Then there's a piece in the middle where you can see the Magistrate's feeling clear as day on his face. But silly Arang goes and breaks his heart slowly while she explains her live self's feelings. Humph. You hurt him badly girl. I feel for him. His face just breaks my heart.
Aaaaannd then we get to the end. We get a full confession but Arang, our dearest, ruins it. I understand her though, and I know how determined our Magistrate is so I'm not worried. They so love each other. Get married now and have little kids lol.
Joo Wol... is an enigma. I hated him because I know what he is. But in this episode I pitied him instead and felt sorry that he will never get the love that he craves. Too bad.
The music I adore because it reminds me of Princess' Man. (And Lord of the Rings sometimes lol)
Finally they begin to figure things out. I like how the mystery is done in this drama. But I keep wanting them to move faster and more urgently because they seem to be forgetting she has to find out who killed her before time is up. And Dol Se seems to be a character that is underused. He's never where he is supposed to be and seem only to be comic relief when he has so much more potential.
Then there's a piece in the middle where you can see the Magistrate's feeling clear as day on his face. But silly Arang goes and breaks his heart slowly while she explains her live self's feelings. Humph. You hurt him badly girl. I feel for him. His face just breaks my heart.
Aaaaannd then we get to the end. We get a full confession but Arang, our dearest, ruins it. I understand her though, and I know how determined our Magistrate is so I'm not worried. They so love each other. Get married now and have little kids lol.
Joo Wol... is an enigma. I hated him because I know what he is. But in this episode I pitied him instead and felt sorry that he will never get the love that he craves. Too bad.
The music I adore because it reminds me of Princess' Man. (And Lord of the Rings sometimes lol)
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Arang and the Magistrate Episode 11
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So there was that 21st century music again. That's killing the scene for me cause I can't stop laughing.
Some serious drama holes in this one. And there was a part in the middle where I was going "eotteohke?" I mean really... how does this happen to him. And her... she can fight. Go save him! Next thing... Eun Oh, there's a horse. Use it.
And we see more of how much Eun Oh cares for Arang. He's on my list of favourite romance leads. The episode also ends with a cliffhanger, but I confess, I wish he'd opened the door.
Some serious drama holes in this one. And there was a part in the middle where I was going "eotteohke?" I mean really... how does this happen to him. And her... she can fight. Go save him! Next thing... Eun Oh, there's a horse. Use it.
And we see more of how much Eun Oh cares for Arang. He's on my list of favourite romance leads. The episode also ends with a cliffhanger, but I confess, I wish he'd opened the door.
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