youronlyone , to kdrama group
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Another unique(?) trope in land is this:

When a character is about to reveal something important, like their true identity, they will be interrupted with either:

  1. An emergency.
  2. They're summoned by someone higher.

^_^;;

You eventually get used to it, and expect it is going to happen.

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wlf_warren ,
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@youronlyone @kdrama @kdrama

lol yuup!

just like those US soap operas ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣still, I like K-Drama 😁😁

youronlyone OP ,
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@wlf_warren Oh yeah, good point! In my case, it was the Mexican soaps, like Marimar. Hahaha.

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youronlyone , to Random stuff
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Isn't the hippocampus where short-term memory is stored? Why did the said it is for long-term ? It's also actually stored in parts of the brain, the hippocampus only acts as a catalyst to store, not access, right?

bookstardust ,
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@youronlyone i can only google, too. However the brain is after all super complex and all brain functions do work together, and work together
https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain-basics/memory/where-are-memories-stored

sirsean ,
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@youronlyone I can pull up my old psych notes 😂

Based on what I've noted down, the hippocampus deals with all things explicit memory, but I think it is more related to the handling of long term memory, as short term memory is handled elsewhere I believe.

I didn't do great in psychology so don't take my word for it though 😂

A quick Google search does agree with what you've said, however it also agrees in saying that the hippocampus helps consolidate it into long term memory.

We have a pretty good idea of where memory starts and ends—short-term memories form in the hippocampus and, if the situation calls for it, stabilize into long-term memories in the cortex.30 Mar 2023 By Rockfeller

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For those of you not aware, there is a whole genre of Korean historical fiction about the invention of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, because the real-life story behind the invention of Hangeul is “an incredibly sophisticated and super-secret linguistics project carried out centuries before the field of linguistics was actually invented.”

It was also revolutionary in that it made literacy accessible to commoners who didn’t have the resources to learn Chinese.

/1

MisuseCase OP ,
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This is a story that hardly needs dramatization, but there is nonetheless a lot of dramatization, and I am such a nerd I will watch any dramatized version of the invention of Hangeul.

So, that said, TREE WITH DEEP ROOTS is more hardcore about the invention of Hangeul than THE KING’S LETTERS although TREE WITH DEEP ROOTS is older.

/2

18+ MisuseCase OP ,
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THE KING’S LETTERS has King Sejong secretly teaming up with Buddhist monks.

In TREE WITH DEEP ROOTS his work is organized into cells of scholars who don’t know the whole scope of the project, and there is a scene involving a dissection (which would have been sacreligious in a Confucian country back then) so he can diagram the anatomy of the mouth and throat.

/end

youronlyone , to Random stuff
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A common trope (if we can call it that) in is they always tell their plans/next step to their enemy/opposition, otherwise, there won't be friction and twists. ^_^;;

E.g. “I'll talk to B tomorrow, so forget your plans.” Which won't happen because of the tip. LOL

ronsboy67 ,
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@youronlyone A common variant is when they unintentionally tell the enemy their plans by lengthy, detailed conversations carried on in public or near public spaces at significant volume

youronlyone OP ,
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@ronsboy67 Hahahaha! So true!

Every time they do that, I just want to /facepalm.

I mean, I understand they need to create conflict and tension, but still, it's just so funny, and frustrating for serious plots. ^_^;;

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I'm going to miss . T_T

  • Best+proper romantic kisses on-screen (very rare in ); as if they're a real-life couple.
  • I love the OST / BGM.
  • Lighthearted and fun.
  • Memorable characters! (Especially Jenny!)

10 stars!

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s1m0n4 ,
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@youronlyone @kdrama @asiandrama @tv @kdrama I'm going to write a review later but the only issue with this is that it's too fast-paced. I would have liked more scenes to better explain the plot.
They should have done 32 episodes to further develop the conspiracy.

Everything else is excellent and I agree with your review

youronlyone OP ,
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@s1m0n4

Yes! Too fast! They have a good overall plot going, they shouldn't have been afraid to extend it. Also, it would be interesting to know more about the other characters as side stories, like the Underdog Team, they only gave us a very basic background, there's more to them!

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Once again, the 33-year-old superstar () displayed her acting versatility in (). No matter what genre, role, or gap between her projects, her acting is diamond level!

10 stars!

@kdrama @kdrama @asiandrama @scifi

bougiewonderland ,
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@youronlyone I can’t wait to watch it!

youronlyone , to asiandrama group
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Wow. Did someone find my notes or something?

The new entitled, () is far too similar to what I designed in the early‒mid 90s. And yes, I used it in school, too (but for a different purpose).

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Missrdevine ,
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@youronlyone @kdrama @asiandrama @kdrama
Ha ha to No,5.
I was big on codes too - I grew up with a WWII film on tv every afternoon and a brother that was into Warlord comics. So spy stuff - obvs as covert resistence, was my thing. Graduated to Modesty Blaise found by chance on the shelves of our, frankly, amazing local one-horse-town library. It had Prefab Sprout, The Cramps and The The in the vinyl section. I can’t thank that person enough.

youronlyone OP ,
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@Missrdevine

Exactly! Books and TV of our era influenced us. When you create a code system, or crack one, it feels "I'm a spy now!" 😂

Now that mentioned it, I think that's also where why I'm so much into hierarchy, and in that case, the pyramid model. (And then making sure ni one figures out who's calling the shots. 😅)

We should've become authors. ^_~

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youronlyone , (edited ) to Random stuff
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That kiss in E14 of ()! Why is it that () and () know how to give a REAL romantic and passionate kiss on-screen? This is rare in land.

Give them an award! All other K-drama actors should learn from them!

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@whoosh

> I need more clarity about whether they've resigned themselves to adapting to the new bodies or what.

Yep! It also appears to me that they quickly accepted their new reality and no longer care much if and when they switch back. They did not even go through the trope/expected reaction: “don't touch my body!” or “where's my <anatomy_here>”.

They both act and live as a man and woman. I think the writer is also approaching it from a scientific perspective? Theoretically at least, a man and woman's body remains the same, so when there's consciousness/spirit transfer, they can only do as much as the body has been capable of doing since. The graceness, the endurance, and all that.

In addition to that, a consciousness will be affected by the body's hormones. And we know for a fact that the hormones of men and women are different. And since only their consciousness transferred, the way their brain is wired is also subject to the physical brain.

Thus, the ML in the FL's body, without his knowledge, is influenced by that body's female hormones and the way that body's brain is wired. And similarly with the FL in the ML's body. Sooner or later, their consciousness will adapt and accept that new reality and live as one.

I think that's why it appears that they've quickly accepted their body swap. The ML in FL's body is living as real woman, and the FL in ML's body as a real man.

UNLESS! They were swapped somehow when they were younger, and actually just returned to their own bodies. If so, then of course, they'll be “at home”.

@s1m0n4

18+ youronlyone OP ,
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@whoosh @s1m0n4

I've always thought about it if I body swapped, and personally, I always end up with “reality”.

In my current body, I'm a straight guy. But if I get swapped into a woman's body? My reasoning is, “this is my new reality, so live it”.

I went further, what if there's a technology to extend our lives by moving to a new body? We retain our memories and experiences as well. Will I choose a man's body again? Or, will I select a woman's? My choice is always to pick a woman's body and live as one. And if it gives me a good experience, I'll pick it again in the next lifespan.

For me, my decision comes from accepting my reality. If I'm swapped in an extraterrestrial body, then live as one. If in a robot, then live as one.

Ahh! It's the “This is me” scenario. It's similar to LGBTQ, it is their reality so they live it.

So, I think that's what the writer is hoping for in the series. The two characters just accepted their new reality. Life as a woman and live as a man. They both identify as “straight” but the gender is detached from it. They are “straight” is relative to their present body.

At least that's how I see it. ^_^

youronlyone , to Random stuff
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I think it's safe to say that 2024 is the official beginning of 12-episode .

From the 90s to 2024:

  1. 150+ episodes
  2. 100 episodes
  3. 52 episodes.
  4. 24-27 episodes.
  5. 18
  6. 16 (longest trend)
  7. 12 (current trend)
  8. 6-8 episodes (they're experimenting on this for a few years now)
ronsboy67 ,
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@youronlyone In case you haven't seen any of these, here are the 4 short KDramas I've scored at least 9/10

KDramaQn ,
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@youronlyone @ronsboy67

I feel like the 6-8 and at a push the 12 ep series are in the vein of "hey, let's make a 2nd season".

The majority of well written BBC productions are 6-8 and you can pack a lot into those episodes if the drama is well written.

youronlyone Mod , to Philippines, the Pearl of the Orient Seas
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They should give ( ) more projects. Her acting in the () was so good and natural.

She's “K-drama's adorable sister”.

Like her character, she posed bubbly with fans when she was spotted in the .

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ryan_oke ,
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@kdrama @kdrama @youronlyone Hui-yeon membuat suasana jadi ceria.

Vinjii , to Random stuff
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I need a or recommendation where the romance has a happy ending, please? I cannot afford to have my heart shredded by fiction currently.

And my brain doesn’t seem to be able to deal with words currently so I’m not reading.

PaxAsteriae ,
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@Vinjii My Demon, Business Proposal, and King The Land have happy, cute endings!

JillsJoy ,
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@Vinjii
I really loved "Like Flowers In Sand". It has a happy ending, but wasn't over-the-top.

youronlyone , to Random stuff
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People complain a lot when pairs an older person (be it a man or a woman) with a younger person, with a 5-year gap. But the same people celebrated when Anakin Skywalker fell in love, and later married, Padmé Amidala (who was older than him). 🤷🏽

danie10 ,
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@youronlyone a lot depends on the actual age. A 20 year old with a 15 year old makes a bit of difference, but a 40 year old and a 35 year old is negligible.

youronlyone , (edited ) to Random stuff
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ROFL. Watching this new (for me) show.

-> “Missing: The Other Side” Season 01 (2020)

A scammer scammed a scammer. LMAO!!!!

Edit: clarified “new”; and forgot to mention the show's title.

youronlyone OP ,
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@liztai I'm enjoying it! I don't know what I was doing and why I didn't watch this. LOL.

Only reason I found it was because Viu Philippines released a Tagalog dub. I got curious why they dubbed it. Actually good!

I'm so tempted to jump ahead and just watch the original dub.

liztai ,
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@youronlyone It's really lovely and a cathartic watch. It's like a combo of slice of life and crime!

liztai , to Random stuff
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From MyDramaList's 2023 year summary. This is actually a good reflection of my taste in dramas. (Note the lack of romance dramas lol and lots of wuxias & thrillers hehe.) And apparently 90% of my dramas are rated 7 or 8, and about 8% or so are 9.

Sollenbum ,
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@liztai You inspired me to have a look at my 2023 in dramas 🌸 Mine are quite different from yours 😄 Actually, almost the reverse. Except for Mysterious Lotus Casebook, my highest rated dramas are all romances.

liztai , to Random stuff
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So a Discord group I am part of asked - what 12 dramas will I recommend people?
So this is a list of my favourite and . Have you seen any of them?

  1. Meteor, Butterfly, Sword
  2. Another Oh Hae Young
  3. Gloria
  4. Laughing in the wind
  5. Memorist
  6. Tale of the Nine Tailed 1 and 2
  7. Qian luo
  8. It's okay that's love
  9. The Bridal Mask
  10. Missing: The other side 1 and 2
  11. The Blood of Youth
  12. A Familiar stranger

Sollenbum ,
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@liztai @Sollenbum Just realized that Cheng Lei is the male lead in "A Familiar Stranger" but, of course, also the charismatic second lead in "My Journey to You" 🌸 Odd that I hadn't seen that before, because he is remarkable in both dramas.

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