Weekly Round Up: The Bride of the Water God

Quick recap: Ha Baek has the stones to become the King of the Gods, but he’s having second thoughts because of So Ah. Mura tells So Ah why her family had become servants to the Gods and how this connects to Ha Baek. So Ah begins to tell Ha Baek to go back to where he belongs and he does. Meanwhile, Mura tells Hu Ye to marry So Ah and the break ties with the Gods. Hu Ye becomes So Ah’s knight in armor, but it’s too later because Ha Baek has come back.

Why does it feel like when I talk about this drama I feel like nothing significant every happens? I know things happen but it just doesn’t feel like anything was important to more the plot or characters to matter. The writing seems to be all over the place, but I do believe there is some good stuff from the drama. I just wished the good was more than the bad.

Ha Baek’s curse is important to his character and why he keeps himself detached from love. I felt it a disservice to his character to wait at the last minute to show us his tragic past.  Of course, knowing Ha Baek’s curse also allows us insight on how the servants of the Gods was created too. Again, these should have been included near the beginning of the drama not towards the end. It just feels out of place these plot points.       

I like the OTP, but I just don't feel the emotions I'm suppose too. I knew they like each other, but I could go either way. It wouldn't be the end of the world if they didn't get to together. It's a shame because I don't dishate them, but I also just aren't feeling the feelings for an OTP either.   

I’ll be honest the most interesting character of the whole drama is Hu Ye. He’s more complicated since he’s a demigod. He’s not a god but he not human. I’ve got a case of SLS with him because I want him to find someone to love him. He seems to want to know what it feels like to be wanted but also loved. He’s considered a monster among the Gods and the Humans will too. Lim Ju Hwan is knocking it out of the park. I can’t wait for him to take on a bigger role as the male lead. 

Weekly Round Up: The Eternal Love

I enjoy the simpleness of the drama. This is not a drama you need to think about it too hard for sure. However, we are getting to end of the road for out leads. Xiao Tan is willing to die for Lian Cheng to live past 25. Grandma Dowager Queen is totally on board to kill Xiao Tan. The Crown Prince has been over taken by the villains and brain washed.

The good guys win, but at the cost of Tan Er and the Crown Prince dying. Peace has been brought back to the country. I'm a little hurt the next two years is fast forward and Xiao Tan's pregnancy is a small issue. It also makes me sadden that these two can't be parents because of Xiao Tan's powers. I get the drama isn't going to be deep nor is it a long drama, but darn I was hoping for some cute family time too. You know it the calm before the storm before it destroys all the happiness away.

There's still the big showdown with the big evil and we still need to figure out what the bed, the flute, and the orb all means.

 

Weekly Round Up - Three Meals a Day & Hyori's Bed & Breakfast

The reality shows of this week.

Three Meals a Day: 

I love the new season of Three Meals a Day and of course I'm always hungry watching it. It's great seeing the group together again and I'm looking forward to Seo Jin's grumpiness. He definitely doesn't disappoints. The Ranch life theme is something these guys can do well and the reunion between Seo Jin and Jackson was a great surprise. NaPD setting the scene up was the best. Saying Seo Jin had a romance together. HAHA!!!

Of course, it does turn out they have a guest, Han Ji Min. She who worked with Seo Jin on Yi San and Eric on two different dramas. Can she just be on the show as a regular? She's a delight. Ji Min is able to keep things lively with the boys but is also able to go toe to toe with Seo Jin's grouchiness. She got him to cook for her on the first day. I do love the chemistry she has evening if right now there is a bit of awkwardness with Yoon Kyun Sang. These two will have some bonding moments with the cats and goats.

I'm sadden to learn Ji Min is only going with the group for a few days as they are routing the guest in and out. Hey NaPD, next season have Ji Min as a regular to spice up the series. I can't wait for the next episode.

Hyori's Bed and Breakfast: 

It's a sad episode this week as the siblings are going home. The photo album they created during their trip for Hyori and her husband was just too sweet. I would love to be able to download the song they created. It really is the theme of the show. The energy and happiness of these three siblings will be missed. This episode is just a sad one as the Explorers were also leaving after their long stay of adventures. The F4 boys and the Seoul sisters were also gearing up to leave too.

Lots of goodbyes were said this week, but I also enjoy getting to know Hyori and IU as more than just stars. Our jobs maybe different but evening Hyori stresses out over her job. The feeling of being overwhelmed by coming back to the entertainment industry can't be easy with all the pressures of making a good album and presenting a good image. Getting to know IU as not a singer or actress, but as a person. It's refreshing to see another side of her and I'm glad her schedule was free enough for her to become an employee of Hyori's.

Hyori has this bright and big personality. She should never worry about not being loved by her fans or people. It's hard to not love her when she's adorable just by being herself. This program just reaffirms this. I will say I've been listening to both Hyori and IU's albums as of lately no-stop. I may not like "Black" as a whole album as I loved her last album "MONOCHROME", but it doesn't mean I'm going to stop being a fan of hers. As I mention before, I would love to be able to chat and eat with Sang Soon, Hyori, and IU. The closet I'll be getting to that would be watching this program, but that's okay.

Weekly Round Up

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