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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon Episode 1
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The show looks like a slow-burn romance set in the backdrop of the teaching industry. Jun-ho will get a teaching job at Dae-chi Chase. I am very excited to see how this story unfolds as teaching as a profession is very close to my heart. The fact that school teachers all around the world are the same is not shocking with the way Professor Pyo treats Hye-jin.Just because she does not have the same qualifications as him, he belittles and manhandles her. I wish Hye-jin would not let his actions go but I’m sure she was thinking about Ha-yul. With Professor Pyo challenging Hye-jin to a “battle”, it is clear that they will have more clashes in the future and I wonder if she will need Jun-ho’s help in clashing with the school teacher.
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Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale Episode 2
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We love loser men who are so down bad for their girl. With K-drama fans suffering from Lovely Runner withdrawals, Cha-min is a pretty strong contender for our new Sun-jae. Of course, the fiancee angle is going to be a chaebol arranged marriage situation but we are so down for a couple of more overdramatic reactions!The satire really is top-notch and we didn’t expect this from a freaky little web series literally called Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella at one point. But it does it well, from making fun of the usual melodrama tropes to cleverly using actual rom-com storylines while still being aware of the irony. The last half of Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale Episode 2 with the overdramatic acting, the music and the sepia tone was all hilarious. But we will be honest, this childish humour, the intentional hammy retelling and the silly plot twists aren’t for everybody. If goofy rom-coms are your cup of tea, you will be laughing non-stop. Otherwise, you are better off watching a more subtle and serious romance like The Midnight Romance in Hagwon.
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Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale Episode 1
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Episode 1 of Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale aka Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella is off to a great start. It feels like one of those mini K-dramas with a short and sweet storyline, minimal angst and possibly a satisfying and happy ending. Definitely a bonus for Jun-young fans who just came from The Impossible Heir absolutely ruining his character. Well, here we get Prince Charming or well, Cha-min who is similarly a rich, bratty chaebol kid but in a rom-com setting. Meanwhile, Pyo Ye-jin is on a streak as she led several successful K-dramas last year from Taxi Driver 2 to Our Blooming Youth. She stars as our Cinderella who is bubbly yet grounded in reality. The show is super whimsy and quirky with some wild CGI. It is everything that it is calling itself – a hilarious rom-com. And while fans were worried about its number of episodes, the pacing suggests that 10 episodes just might be enough. It is quick and to the point. Even the filler scenes aren’t really fillers as we get an insight into the characters. And while focusing on furthering the story, it also cleverly weaves the Cinderella motifs and keeps it lighthearted.
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Let’s take a moment to thank the cast and team behind this amazing show, which has managed to win our hearts for the past eight weeks. After everything this show went through to reach us, its success is even sweeter. Im Sol and Sun-jae finally got their happy ending. It was a good call for the writers to make the last episode solely about their happiness. There were no eleventh-hour villain stories. They allowed us to see SolJae thrive in their couple era and gave us a glimpse of their wedding. It was the perfect way to end this iconic show.Everyone got their happy ending and our never-ending theories can finally be put to rest. Let us know what are some of your favorite moments from the show. We now officially bid a bittersweet farewell to our beloved characters as Lovely Runner takes its final bow, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation.
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The Atypical Family Episode 7
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It’s always intriguing how some of the show’s episodes are structured in the form of an event loop. As Gwi-joo frequently revisits the same scene multiple times, each revisit reveals layers of seemingly hidden aspects, adding depth to the plot while simultaneously advancing it. Gwi-joo’s persistent past travels, which he doesn’t seem to have any control over, parallel the late-night overthinking and regrets that many people experience in similar situations. The conceptualization of such a relatable aspect of life in the show makes it unique and amusing.This episode breaks from the con-artist trope as we pass the halfway mark in the series. As we progress, the nuance of the character emerges. For instance, Man-heum’s lack of care towards Soon-gu might explain his frequent visits to the club. On the other hand, the episode hints at a future challenge that’s slowly and steadily approaching Gwi-joo as a result of changes in his power. What this challenge will be and how it will affect the stakeholders involved, especially Da-hae and Gwi-joo’s relationship, is yet to be known.
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As the series draws to a close with only two episodes left, many fans find themselves reluctant to bid farewell to Lovely Runner, which has become a comforting staple for many. Whether it's the romance, the friendships, the heartfelt connections, the yearning, or the well-crafted writing, there's no denying that the success of Lovely Runner is entirely organic, thanks to its talented writers, creative team, and actors.Throughout its run, the series has provided viewers with a thoroughly enjoyable experience, devoid of any dull moments. Now, as anticipation mounts for the grand finale, there's a sense of excitement and curiosity about how the series will wrap up its fantastic run.
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What an emotional roller coaster this episode was! Lovely Runner has mastered the art of making us happy and then crushing our spirits in one sweeping fall. Our lover boy died again! This time, Im Sol used his watch to change fate. Since he died, it is possible he got the power to time travel, too.Either way, we are grateful he made it to 2023, even though he never got to meet Im Sol. Sadly, this means he also never sang our favourite song, Sudden Shower. If this is the only way for Im Sol to save Sun-jae for good, we will take it.On the other hand, our second love team is flourishing in this timeline. Hyun-joo and Im Geum have a happy marriage and two kids. We are glad that it worked out for them; at least they get a happy ending. It is also nice to see Tae-sung follow in his father’s footsteps and become a cop. He is a good friend to Im Sol, and we hope he will find his happiness, too. With Sun-jae making a return to Im Sol’s life, we can’t wait to see what happens next. This time, let’s hope Young-soo won’t be making a return. This man has put us through enough!
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Im Sol is putting Sun-jae through a painful separation again. While we understand her motives, how many times will she traumatise our sweet lover boy? Let us hope she has a plan because facing a serial killer on her own is a terrible idea. It was nice to see Tae-sung get closure on his feelings for Im Sol. He also deserves to find his happiness, and we volunteer as tributes since Im Sol has Sun-jae! On the other hand, Im Geum and Hyun-joo will kill us with laughter. They are so adorable, and Hyun-joo is effortlessly funny and cute at the same time. Did you see how she defended her man against Im Sol? We have four episodes left and we can only hope this Young-soo matter will be handled quickly. We need to get back to the rom-com and heart-fluttering moments. All this anxiety is too much!
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Lovely Runner keeps on getting better with each episode. This is the best K-drama of the year so far. This episode had us giggling and laughing from the first scene. As always, there is never a dull moment with Im Sol and Sun-jae. Sun-jae is living his best life, and all he cares about is that Im Sol loves him. He is going to protect her because he knows she is his gift. It was also good to see Tae-sung. He is the unproblematic second lead, which makes us fall for him, too. Watching him and Sun-jae get close was the second highlight of this episode. Sadly, his dad got into an accident; let’s hope the old man is okay. With CEO Kim Seok-hyun attending the performance, there is a chance that Sun-jae will still become a singer. Well, that is if they survive Young-soo in the next episode. I hope Young-soo gets his comeuppance soon because he has stressed us enough at this point.
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The Atypical Family Episode 6
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With this episode, the scamming trope finally comes to an end. Much of the episode had Gwi-ju visiting the sauna even though he recognized that his relationship with I-na is strained. Although he seems to have gotten his act together by starting to care for his daughter for once, he still seems preoccupied with saving Da-hae instead.Moreover, the Bok family knows about Il-hong’s criminal history, yet Man-heum asks Dong-hee to investigate, which she does quite sloppily, instead of hiring a professional investigator, even though they consulted one previously for a background check on Da-hae’s family. These plot motivations don’t really add up and contribute to a rather unimpressive episode.However, now that the entire fraudster arc has ended, we can hopefully look forward to some substantial plot and character developments, especially with I-na, who still remains the most interesting and complex out of them all.
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The Atypical Family Episode 5
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In this episode, we finally know the complete truth about Da-hae’s past and teases Gwi-ju’s involvement in the same. Although, the episode leaves the truth about Da-hae’s saviour a mystery, we could assume from the predictability and straightforward nature of the plot that it’s highly possible for him to be Da-hae’s saviour. Through his superpower, he might just be able to save someone from the past.This is especially important for Gwi-ju since he had travelled to the same memory when the car accident took place. For him to achieve a semblance of solace, he is frantically holding on to the threads that would justify his travel and subsequent loss on the fateful day.Although the plot remains interesting, the connection between Gwi-ju and Da-hae keep feeling forced, perhaps due to the fact that it is supposed to be forced in the episode with Da-hae’s cunning advances to trap the Bok family and Gwi-ju’s reluctance for the same.Moreover, now that Da-hae knows about I-na’s superpower, the show seems to become even more exciting. Consequently, I-na’s mind reading is the greatest threat to her plan and it’s only a matter of time to discover how it would take its course in the show.
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The Atypical Family Episode 4
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Well, episode 4 of The Atypical Family was the best until now! It’s great to see such an interesting plot back on track. Now, that we have more information on Da-hae’s past and her relationship with Il-hong and the others, the plot has suddenly taken a turn for the better. We also have a background on Bok family’s powers and it seems, their powers are inherited from a long chain of historical ancestors.Even though the origin of their powers is unknown, this little information greatly improves the setting of the show. Character motivations have also become way clearer than in the previous episodes, where we now understand why Man-heum has her suspicions about I-na’s parentage because it’s impossible for her to not have any powers. This suspicion might even be the basis where she thinks that Se-yeon’s second child is illegitimate as well.The highlight of this episode was hands down, the Gwi-ju’s time travels and how well they are placed in the episode, where all incidents from the past and the future connect in harmony. There are some unclear details though, for instance, how was he able to take the flowers from the present and give them to Da-hae in the future? How could nobody see the flowers until Da-hae held them?We have no clear answers and so, we can only suspend our belief regarding these little details since the show itself is quite entertaining at the moment. It is possible that we’d soon get an answer in the following episodes.Dong-hee’s character had a shining moment in this episode where her otherwise stereotypical character was portrayed in a good light. It might not be ideal but this is definitely a great beginning to her character development.Lastly, the last scene was a stroke of genius with Da-hae manipulating Gwi-ju’s situation to advance her plans. It is clearly in line with Man-heum’s comment that when others find out about Bok family’s powers, they either run away or take advantage of their powers. Since, Da-hae hasn’t run away, she’s definitely chosen the second path to follow.
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If that heart-fluttering scene when Sun-jae says he is willing to die for Im Sol and proceeds to kiss her didn’t make you want to start singing, “If this isn’t love, then tell me what is, “you need to go back and rewatch it. Out of all Sun-jae’s confessions, this has to be the best. As exciting as the kiss was, we have to worry about the future. Based on the last scene, we can only assume that Sun-jae didn’t become a singer. We can’t help but feel anxious about his future. Is he alive? What has he been up to?We have six chapters left and so far, Lovely Runner has continued to deliver in every aspect. The script is refreshing, and the new twists engage the viewers as they dissect the theories and try to guess what happens next. Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon have done an exemplary job bringing their characters to life, which is largely why this show is a hit.They have managed to hold their own as this is a challenging project. In each timeline, the characters drastically revolve, and it can’t be easy switching from a teenage to an adult role back and forth.However, the two have made it easy for viewers to understand and relate to the characters in each timeline. We also have to talk about the supporting cast, such as Seo Hye-won, who shines in her role as Hyun-joo. We will have to tune in next week to see what happens, but in the meantime, what are your theories?
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Lovely Runner does an excellent job of balancing the sad scenes with comedy. We started on a sad note with Sun-jae in a comma, but the trip scenes made us forget our heavy hearts. The show delivers unexpected heart-fluttering moments through impeccable execution. The Spiderman kiss and the accidental drunk kiss were good twists. We understand why Im Sol wants Sun-jae to stay away, but her approach only hurts him more. Sun-jae thinks she hates him, and the heartbroken look he gives her when she asks him to leave her alone only proves this. Now that he knows about her time-travelling adventure, will she come clean? Sadly, the trailer makes us think she will only push him further. Poor Sun-jae!If Young-soo is aware of the ongoing police investigation, it could indicate one of two possibilities: either there is a mole within the police force, or he has been keeping a close eye on Im Sol. Will she be able to prevent a disaster and rescue Sun-jae in the process?”
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The Atypical Family Episode 2
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The Atypical Family is certainly intriguing, especially the plot, but at times in the episode, it seems like something is missing. Firstly, we have no clue about where the Bok family’s powers come from, what’s their source? Secondly, the plot pace feels a bit too rushed with Gwi-joo and Da-hae’s love story arc. It’s like we are skipping a lot of detail to rush to the point.We are also unsure if Da-hae’s scammer family is her real family or just a group of con artists. Although from the clues, the latter seems to be the case at present. There are also inconsistencies associated with the character motives and dialogue. For instance, in this episode, Gwi-joo mentions several times that he’s depressed and feels uncomfortable being set up with Da-hae. Later in the episode, he’s worried that he’d depend on her to look after I-na. This transition happens a bit too quickly since they’ve barely met each other enough.Moreover, somewhere in the middle of the episode, Gwi-joo appears at the gym only to declare that it took him a lot of energy to get to work as a depressed person and he immediately leaves for home. Such instances of forced appearances and inconsistent and badly written dialogues leave a weak aftertaste in an otherwise interesting plot. However, since we are only at episode 2, there’s much left to be unravelled.
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