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[Lmangla]

50 minutes ago, agenth said:

Hiii,

 

what are you guys watching? Everything has lost it's flavour for me, except: High School Return of a Gangster.

 

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same; I just watch one or two dailies because I need something to watch. otherwise, none of the dramas have really peaked my interest.... 

 

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[MayanEcho]

53 minutes ago, Lmangla said:

I have seen the 'yes to the dress' show and many times, the dresses all seem the same after one point. there isn't enough variations and maybe that is why some of these bridezillas are so paranoid about anyone else wearing the colour white? 

 

I watch the episodes just to see how the bride and her entourage are behaving or talking. Their faces as they express their preferences or objections are always interesting. There are nice, easy clients, and then there are tacky and tactless, more often than not the companions of the bride who's trying dresses.

 

53 minutes ago, Lmangla said:

after some thought, I think a plus is that there aren't really brand franchises when it comes to high end wedding clothes. instead, people go for specific local shops and these shops tend to have one-off pieces. 

 

This is great in such a way that it promotes the local businesses, and the wearer is confident her dress is unique. Even if the fabrics are similar, the cut, style, and embellishments would be tailored to the person who'll use it. 🙂

 

53 minutes ago, Lmangla said:

also, when it comes to colour, we have way too many colour variations. I have seen weddings where one side is supposed to wear blue for one event and you will find such a huge range of blue hues, double colour weaves and combination colours that none of them are the same.

 

I had an aunt during my childhood who had 4 colours motif for her wedding. 😅 At that time it was quite unheard of to have more than one colour scheme, but her pink, purple, green, and blue pastels turned out so pretty. 

 

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BTS SixTones and Snow Man at WE ARE! Concert 🙂

 

 

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[Lmangla]

31 minutes ago, MayanEcho said:

This is great in such a way that it promotes the local businesses, and the wearer is confident her dress is unique. Even if the fabrics are similar, the cut, style, and embellishments would be tailored to the person who'll use it.

yes, I only realized this problem after I heard my cousin sisters complaining about what it is like to shop in these branded franchises. when it comes to something like t-shirt or pants, it really doesn't matter but when it comes to wanting unique tops, invariably someone in the office will wear the same or they will know just by looking where you bought it. so both of them have now taken to shopping in local business more. only problem is that it is far from their home or they have to shop when they visit my city.

 

I am blessed that I am near a local business shopping area where there are plenty of options. 

 

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[MayanEcho]

4 hours ago, Lmangla said:

yes, I only realized this problem after I heard my cousin sisters complaining about what it is like to shop in these branded franchises.

 

Yeah, unless you want a customised dress (which would be pricier), you'd have to choose from the available designs and samples. Might as well go directly to the shops that can provide you personalised creations.

 

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[MayanEcho]

@CarolynH @rocher22 @WeunXK

 

Meme's new Kirin Afternoon Tea commercial is out! 🤗 Also tagging @gm4queen for the new commercials released featuring Sri Lanka's tea train, plantations, and factory.

 

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That very familiar pedestrian rail level crossing and that walk at the bridge in the end! 😆 Kirin is a fan of Meme's dramas!

 

Half expected Meme's hand-made teru teru bozu to make an appearance, LOL!

 

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Teru teru bozo - traditional Japanese weather doll charm to stop the rains.

 

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[joccu]

I need coffee. 

 

 
 

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[MayanEcho]

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Have a cup @joccu

 

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First teaser of Meme's upcoming drama on July [The Beginning of the Sea/Umi No Hajimari] ❤️ 

 

It feels great to see familiar faces among the cast... The BGM is hauntingly beautiful. 🥲

 

So glad the [silent] team came together again to work for this drama.

 

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[Ernie]

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[MayanEcho]

I want the week to be over as usual 😐

 

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[MayanEcho]

Meme's solo shot for Snow Man's 11th CD single BREAKOUT/You are mine 😊

 

"You can't see it, but it's sleeveless underneath. It's very breathable. I'm going to dance a lot this time!"

 

@CarolynH @rocher22 @WeunXK

 

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[partyon]

On 6/9/2024 at 10:30 AM, Lmangla said:

does this happen in other parts of the world? chingus, chip in! 

 

I have no idea. I just know that there are too many bridezillas out there.

Bride Wars is a funny movie btw

 

Question: 1 of these 7 guys is Korean. Any guesses who?

 

Finished Frankly Speaking and Twinkling Watermelon. What should I watch now?

 

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[Ernie]

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[WeunXK]

 

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Cha Eunwoo IG story from Venice, Italy 🇮🇹

He goes back to hotel by boat under the moonlight  I hope you enjoyed your day Eunwooya, Rest well

 

 

@MayanEcho can you summary this news article(is this new article🤔)

https://mdpr.jp/drama/4300410

 

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This uncle niece duo though@rocat😂😂😂

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Jiang Li: uncle you need to kidnap people

Uncle Ming Yu: I am on it

Jiang Li: uncle I need to go to some place to talk to my friend’s beloved

Uncle Ming Yu: you are clearly lying but I trust you and i’ll help you

Jiang Li: I am gonna stab and dismember this despicable waste of a man

Uncle Ming Yu: Here, take my knife.

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[rocat]

44 minutes ago, WeunXK said:

uncle niece duo though

They are funny! He indulges her absolutely. It is quite fitting of his character since he is the adult misfit of the family. She’s the misfit of the next generation. They match!
 

I was reading a little about how some netizens think the actual Jiang Li (Wang Chaoyue) should be FL instead  The leads would look too much like siblings then. 
 

The ML has a lot of close-up shots - the director obviously knows how good-looking his ML is. I like the nuances in his facial expressions to show how different he is with FL, and the way the leads keep me on my toes with their riddle-like conversations. A few words can mean so many things.
 

FL is losing that battle though. She has a fantastic level of resilience and spunk but he has formidable self-control. (Ref: The ep where she drunkenly says he’s not a man. I think she’s frustrated lol)The director knows how to play with tension.
 

I do like how they are unraveling the plot by allowing the leads to spit out truths they’ve been keeping mum about and discovering that the other person already knows - kinda like a two-way deceit with both knowing exactly what dangers they are getting themselves into. I really enjoy a smart couple.

 

Btw, the eldest princess is a really manipulative crook. The Emperor seems to give in to her quite a bit since she apparently helped him ascend the throne. She probably would have been Empress if female rulers were more accepted then. Curiously, the Yan Kingdom this show features is about 300 years after the one Wu Zetian, the one and only Empress in China, was in. 

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[WeunXK]

 

36 minutes ago, rocat said:

The ML has a lot of close-up shots - the director obviously knows how good-looking his ML is. I like the nuances in his facial expressions to show how different he is with FL, and the way the leads keep me on my toes with their riddle-like conversations. A few words can mean so many things.

💯 agree🥰

 

@rocat chingu do you think they have chem. I read in Double thread  that she was old( for him?) but for me they  have rapport together😍

 

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[MayanEcho]

9 hours ago, WeunXK said:

can you summary this news article(is this new article🤔)

 

I'll try 😅 Yes, it's new, and the event was yesterday June 11th.

 

The press conference at Fuji TV HQ were attended by cast members of dramas airing from July 2024, namely:

• Meguro Ren, Arimura Kasumi, and Furukawa Kotone: "The Beginning of the Sea" (starting July 1st/every Monday from 9pm *first episode extended by 30 minutes)
• Sugino Yosuke, Okazaki Sae, and Miyazawa Emma: "Mountain Doctor" (starting July 8th/every Monday from 10pm *first episode extended by 15 minutes)
• Koike Eiko, Nakano Taiga, and Hashimoto Ai: "Shinjuku Field Hospital" (starting July 3rd/every Wednesday from 10pm *first episode extended by 15 minutes)
• Matsuoka Mayu, Tanaka Minami, and Takizawa Karen: "Geeks: Weirdos at the Police Station" (starting July 4th/every Thursday from 10pm *first episode extended by 15 minutes)
• Yamada Ryosuke, Kinami Haruka, and Mizuno Miki: "Billion x School" (starting July 5th/every Friday from 9pm *first episode extended by 15 minutes). 

Highlights (focusing on Umi No Hajimari cast):

 

1. Meguro Ren, Sugino Yosuke, and Okazaki Sae previously worked together in Kyojo 2 (2021), a police academy drama headlined by Kimura Takuya.

 

Sugino to Meme: tried talking to him but Meme ignored him. Meme refutes, saying that it was a high tension set that requires plenty of focus he couldn't at times hear what's going on around him, and he wasn't purposely ignoring Sugino.

 

[This is true of Meme, he admits of being only able to do one thing at a time. When he's eating he doesn't do small talk, LOL, nor he agrees to drive for YT videos for the same reason that he can only silently focus on driving and nothing else.]

 

Meme to Sugino: we were filming when the corona virus was still widespread, so we only remove the masks at the very last minute. But Sugino goes ahead filming while still wearing mask.

 

2. Meme and Yamada don't have each other's contact info. They said they would exchange contact details after the event. That way, Meme can ask senpai Yamada's pointers for roles he doesn't have experience of playing. 😉

 

3. About the reserved character "Natsu", Producer Ken Murase and scriptwriter Ubukata Miko have incorporated what they think of Meme into the script.

 

[This sounds familiar, ahahaha! In Silent, Sou was also made to be very similar to Meme.]

 

4. Arimura Kasumi and Furukawa Kotone worked together for about 5 times in the past, but this would be the first time they are in one project that they won't have filmed face-to-face interaction. Hence Meme says that it feels a bit strange for them three to be together. 

 

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[rocat]

11 hours ago, WeunXK said:

chingu do you think they have chem. I read in Double thread  that she was old( for him?) but for me they  have rapport together😍

Kekeke...evil netizens. I think she’s about 10-11 years older. But you really can’t tell the difference- he seems pretty mature, 22 going on 40 vibe.

What would you mean by chemistry?

 

They seem to get along in the behind-the-scenes shots and certainly parry very well in the show - what I like a lot. 

 

In the show, there is a strong do-or-die type partnership, the rapport like you mentioned and I guess there some form of romantic tension between them but I would not know what to think if they weren’t the OTP.  (Using others as a means to an end like they are doing now seems very unhealthy.)

We get hints - the director peppers some googly-eyed moments from FL even when the situation around her has reached a high point but ML just seemed poker-faced and super controlled all the time though his expressions always soften with FL around. 
 

They are in line with character - he prioritizes work in a level-headed manner with tight plans while she focuses on revenge but occasionally lets herself fleet into the clouds cos she functions better at the spur of the moment.
 

We know opposites attract - we see mere hints now, FL is louder with hers but we should get to the chemistry part of it quite soon. 

 

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[WeunXK]

Somehow this relaxed and carefree Eunwoo with Venice in the background is extra🔥!🫠🫠🫠

   he’s the only one who stopped to cheer the crowd that waited for him🥰❤️‍🩹

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time to flex the flexible king title 🤗

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5 hours ago, rocat said:

What would you mean by chemistry?

 

They seem to get along in the behind-the-scenes shots and certainly parry very well in the show - what I like a lot. 

 

In the show, there is a strong do-or-die type partnership, the rapport like you mentioned and I guess there some form of romantic tension between them but I would not know what to think if they weren’t the OTP.

WangXingyue: We filmed the kiss scene for a long time! But turns out there’s only a few shots shown #WuJinyan: It’s very frustrating right😒

 

@rocatFirst shirt, now cloak(ep. 23) - she’s gonna collect ALL his clothes at this rate. Get his pants!

@rocat there chemistry or mutual romantic interest and compatibility (in addition to physical attraction) in later episode😇

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[MayanEcho]

5 days Eid Al Adha holiday 😊

 

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@WeunXK Apparently it was this scene of Sugino and Meme they were talking about - when they were anti-riot police? 

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Way to go Raul! Best of luck with your movie!

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@Ameera Ali Our oppa looking super handsome!

 

 

@agenth How are you liking his dimples?

 

This guy's visuals are no joke. @4evrkdrama dongsaeng, NOT. YOUR. OPPA.

 

@Ameera Ali We need to protect oppa at all costs.

 

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