Tag: korean
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The Thousandth Man: Episode 2 Recap
by: Raine — This episode dropped 5.1% according to AGB Nielsen Nationwide. I totally don’t get it. The show just got cuter. A few not-so-surprising secrets were revealed, but I feel close enough to the characters to let the mundane tropes slide. Hyomin was particularly adorable this episode. (Boo T-ara scandals. Just enjoy the show,…
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The Thousandth Man: Character Introductions
by: Raine — MBC’s new special, The Thousandth Man, features your favorite Korean legend and mine, the gumiho! Except this time there isn’t just one, there are THREE! And yes, they really do eat mens’ livers. Watch your significant others, ladies ,or they might be lunch! Recaps: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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The Thousandth Man: Episode 1 Recap and Raine’s 189th Post!
by: Raine — I’ve taken a summer off and I’m back with a bang in my 189th post! It’s the third major milestone in the Dichotomy’s growth! Stay tuned for a more extensive celebration in another 63 posts at post 252! And now for the show… — Take a trio of gumihos, throw in sexy…
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Sungkyungkwan Scandal: Episode 1 Link
by: Raine — Hello, hello! We’re back after a hectic summer to bring you retrocaps of our favorite cross-dressing saguek! Akiko from Akiko’s Morning Coffee will be hosting the first episode’s recap. Back when it aired, the first episode rated 6.3% according to AGB. Sungkyungkwan Scandal: Episode 1 Recap Link — Production Details Episodes: 20…
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Park Shi-hoo in a New Drama, Cheongdam-dong Alice! ASA!
by: Raine — (Nom, nom, frickin’ nom!) I know I’ve been absent from the Dichotomy due to, y’know, life. But what kind of true fan and negligent blogger would I be if I didn’t post about Park Shi-hoo breaking out of his several-month-long dramaland disappearance? He’s appearing in Cheondam dong Alice (and hopefully nothing with…
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Big: Episode 4 Recap
by: Raine — BIG keeps getting better. I was so emotionally invested in the episode that when it ended, I didn’t know what to do with myself, so I watched it again. It has so much soul and I didn’t even think about the conventional tropes used until I wrote the recap. Nothing stood out…
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Big: Episode 3 Recap
by: Raine — Episode 3! Hoorah! I was expecting way more hilarity than I got, but surprisingly, I’m not disappointed. Suzy delivered some deadpan cuteness (her best dish) and we got some insight into Yoon-jae, who I was pulling for! (I’m not going to mention my love for Hottie McJail Bait.) This episode was still…
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