Friday, March 22, 2024

The Refreshing Charm of Ji Chang-wook Stops The Clock After a Long Hiatus







After a long hiatus, Ji Chang-wook charms the public anew where he graced the RADO watch unveiling event last March 21st at Le Meridian Seoul in Myeong-dong, Seoul. 

Wearing a khaki-toned shirt, Ji Chang-wook was all smiles as he waves to the crowd.


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Monday, September 25, 2023

Arthdal Chronicles - The Sword of Aramun: Episode 2: The Children of War

 


War can bring misery and pain to the people.  The land of Arthdal evolved due to the countless battles and war between the people in the plain, forests and waterways where people inhabited. 


And among those misplaced were the so-called 'children of war.'   The valiant Mubaek, the highly skilled swodrdsman of the Daekan tribe was orphaned by war.  All the three children of the old prophesy were likewise children of war in the land struggles between Arth and the tribes around it.  


Saya and Eumseom were the twin children of Ragaz and Asa Hon who were torn apart by tribal war.  And Tanya was a misplaced child casualty when the Arth soldiers took over the Wahan tribe where she originally belongs with.  Another child of war which will be showcased was Arok, the child of Tagon and Tae Al-ha, the tyrant rulers of Arth.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Arthdal Chronicles - The Sword of Aramun: Episode 1: The Owner of Your Name Commands

 


Children of the Prophesy

There was an old Arthdal prophecy that says "The child born on the day when the blue comet appears will bring calamity." 

And it so happened that on the day were a bright blue streak lit across the sky the twin Eunseom and Saya was born by Asa Hon, an Asa Clan member.  The father of the twin borne by Asa Hon was Ragaz, a mixed blooded Saram or human and Neanthal - the purple blooded people.

At the same moment, another child, a girl was also born as foretold by the prophesy that:  Three children representing the sword, bell and mirror.  According to the prophesy, one of the child born on that day will break the shell whose death be marked as the symbol of “bell” and will end the world.

These children of prophecy each symbolizing the sword, bell and mirror, points to the children Eunseom, Saya and Tanya who were all born when a bright blue streak lit across the sky.

The Purple Blood Igutus

From the earlier season's episodes, it was also revealed that Igutu blood runs in the veins of Eun-seom and Saya whose father was Ragaz, the mixed blooded Saram or human and Neanthal - the purple blooded people.  Later, it was also revealed that Ta-gon was likewise an Igutu as discovered by Eunseom through the wound he inflicted on him during their fight in the early episodes.

As the children grew into adulthood honed by the rough and tough challenges on each of their lives.  Saya who grew within the Arthdal walls became a fierce and tough general of the Arthad force.  Whereas Eunseom and Tanya, experienced life in the wild and outside the walled Arthdal.

Although Eunseom and Tanya grew together and closer when they were young, Tanya was captured and held captive by Arthdal soldiers.  She later was trained to be a priestess and became the Great High Priestess of the Arthdal Kingdom.  Eunseom became the great warrior Inaishingi and master of the  legendary Kanmoreu, the mythical heavenly horse whom he named 'Helper.'                                            

It was the young Eunseom who trained and the mysterious horse 'Helper' grew side by side as inseparable duo during their youth.  And when Tanya was captured and brought to Arthdal, Helper with Eunseom's command to the horse came along and protect Tanya while he stayed in the wild to defend and protect the weak tribes of the forest separating them from each other for a long time.    

The horse was cared by Doti, a young maid to the priestesses in the Artdal temple as Tanya oversees and cared for them both while she trained as a priestess as she pursues to gain power in Arthdal to help Eunseom and her own Wahan tribe constantly abused by the Arthdal aristocrats in power.


The owner of your name commands.

As a result of the abuses and tyranny of the Arthdals in power, many tribes rose to battle te Arthdal force and the great war begins.

When opportunity comes and Tanya needed to get in touch with Eunseom, she sent Helper along with the token necklace Eunseom made for her when they were still children.  Se instructed the horse to seek and help Eunseom who commands as the one who have given its name.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Arthdal Chronicles -The Sword of Aramun2023: The Saga Continues

 



Hot Drama Reviews will walk through as the saga continues...


After months of hiatus from the drama world, Arhtdal Chronicles id back with a new season dubbed as 'The Sword of Aramun'.

The ancient land of Arth tells the unique epic story of the ancient Arthdal Kingdom and the power struggles within the kingdom.

With Disney and Studio Dragon's expertise on majestic and spectacular production, the initial season garnered top charting worldwide success despite the hindrance of viewership access due to the pandemic.

Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun, is the long-awaited sequel to this magnificent ancient epic.
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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Durian's Affair - Episode 9: Way to Move the Heavens



Director Joo-nam and his assistant who got Ri An and Seol Jo as extras immediately visited them the next day to check on them about his proposal on casting them to Master Jung, the historical drama he was working with. The director was very much obssessed on casting Seol Jo to play the lead female role. Having the intense feeling that she was perfect to play the role side by side with Dan Deung-myung who was the male lead actor.  


The idea made Seol Jo so ecstaticly excited knowing she will not only got the chance to see her husband Eon through Dan Deung-myung but will be able to get closer to him.


In order to find out more about the two Joseon women, the Dan brothers, Dan Chi-jung and Dan Chi-gam sought the help of a psychiatrist to do hypnosis to know more about their background and life events.    


During their talks and before they retire to sleep that day, Ri An ascertain Seol Jo's decision accepting work as an actress.  Seol Jo assures her mother-in-law Ri An that she firmly believe that everything that happened to them both were the result of their faith in the heavens.   She firmly believe that nothing is impossible and that they can move the heavens through prayers and hard work.

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Moving



Imagine you have superpowers that ordinary humans don't have.  Moving is the telltale story on the struggles of people born with genetic supernatural powers coveted by both the heroes and villains. 


See how they cope and live with their innate powers.  Penned by the eponymous webtoon by Kang Full as a webtoon series.  Moving is being streamed via Disney and Hulu starting August 9, 2023.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

My Lovely Liar - Episode 2: The Pervert



Kim Do-ha was a famous composer/producer who in order to hide his identity lives almost isolated and often wears a mask in public. In the new place accorded by Cho Deuk-chan, the CEO of his agency, he met Mok Sol-hee his neighbor who became her only friend in the neighborhood since it was Mok Sol-hee who sided with him in defense after he was accused due to a mistaken identity as the wanted pervert being chased in the neighborhood.


Do Ha's new place gave him that needed peace and privacy especially thanks to his new neighbor and friend - Mok Sol-hee who unknown to him was his former school mate when they were still young.

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