K-Dramas

Here's the thing: I HATE what this drama says about suicide. It basically tells anyone who's suicidal to rethink their decision because it's "selfish." That they would be a selfish person for experiencing deep suffering/depression and not being able to take anymore. That their loved ones being in despair due to their passing is more important than what they're going through. Fucking excuse me?

First off, fuck that message. What a shitty and inaccurate thing to say. What's next? You're going to tell people with clinical depression not to be depressed because they're bringing down the mood?!

Second off, saying that is not even helpful. You shouldn't be convincing someone to live for others because what happens when those people are no longer around? A person needs to learn to live for themself.

This all felt like a demeaning slap in the face to mental health and people's struggles generally. I was just waiting for someone to say, "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps."

The only thing I appreciated and enjoyed about this was the action. Because when it was all chase scenes, murders, and new, unique stories, it was legitimately entertaining. If this were about Death being some cruel game master and went more the route of Alice in Borderland, I would find it not only palatable but worthwhile to recommend. As it stands, due to its messaging, I can't. Skip this one, my dear MDLers.

Can be found on free websites

Can be found on free websites

They got their "Happy Merry Ending," but what about the viewer?

First off, this should have been a movie. The pacing would still be absolutely ridiculous, but at least not as noticeable as in drama format. Not to mention, the characters' conflicts and feelings come and go whenever necessary but not in any flowing or sensical way.

Really, only these positives come to mind: The leads' pretty faces, nice singing voices, and good kissing scenes. Nothing else.

Near the end, I felt so detached I would liken it to the experience of an AI robot trying to understand human emotions.

I honestly wonder if they made this just for the OST; otherwise, I can't see a point in its existence.

This is definitely a skip, my friends. I finished it only because I felt obligated to.

Can be found on GagaOOLala or Rakuten Viki

I feel bad that I'm giving it such a low rating. But this just didn't measure up and I have to be honest.

I'll try my best to explain why.

The first Color Rush was a combination of light horror and romance. It didn't solve the mystery it introduced, which felt disappointing, but it was great nonetheless.

It knew not to give up absolutely everything about this world with Monos and Probes. And its effects, music, narration, tone, and slow build made it believably "otherworldly." Plus, there was good chemistry between the MLs and a fascinating and twisted balance of power between them. There was mutual feelings and mutual obsession and tension at the mere possibility of them being around each other.

When people saw it they not only wanted the mystery solved/explored they wanted to see more of the unique world they created, right?

This second season fulfilled that wish. Incorrectly. It dumped too much of the world on the viewers and despite being about the same length as the original (about five minutes shorter each episode) constantly rushed through everything. There was no time to process, it was, "Let's get to the next scene." And, the action was weak, there wasn't any believable tension or weight to the story or characters' actions, sets and effects looked too cheap, and the writing wasn't up to par. Not to mention the ML didn't act like his character would have in his situation. I would expect him to have done something rash and/or be wallowing in misery. Rather than that, he seemed just a bit upset and to be going about life fine. Where was the despair? The agony?

And of course, writing out the other ML was the biggest reason this failed. But, we all knew that.

All in all, I'm disappointed but not surprised.

Can be found on Rakuten Viki once released there.

This is how not to do a misunderstanding. Just one sentence would have fixed things.

Link to YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqQvcAR1H0mkqY-4nimgaxeAOaMZrEh6

It was rather frustrating, to be honest. They started off with good chemistry and tension and then dove into conflict and seemed to go in circles.

Link to YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYfaogVGCvwQqk6jItGB-w4CRalXCh5lI

It was okay for what it was. It's a small production, so they did what they could.

It didn't really have an ending. Unless they're making a second season,  I don't see why they did that. It made it unsatisfying.

Ep 1: https://youtu.be/WX6p-2OVdYw
Ep 2: https://youtu.be/aYbi_r72TkI
Ep 3: https://youtu.be/L0W8qiEjlQQ
Ep 4: https://youtu.be/PF4VynO-ey8
Ep 5: https://youtu.be/V_OUv4uqzV8

I get why things went the way they did. But, I really think that the way the characters acted didn't seem to fit at many points.

Link to YouTube playlist for episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCoVH1bdO9-CH30p-ysnqneHzfkwlUCR

It's a bit of a guilty pleasure show. If I was forced to actually rate it, it's probably a 7/10.

It's so silly at times. But, I can't help but look back on this with fond memories.

It's actually not perfect. I just have too many good memories with this show, so I'm biased.  I would probably rate it a 7/10 or a 7.5/10 realistically.

It gave . . . Nothing. I couldn't get invested or find it within me to care about the story or any of the characters in the slightest.

This could have been basic but sweet and warm, at the very least, like Tasty Florida or Ocean Like Me. But no, they couldn't even do that.

Side Note: Those magic translating earbuds were SO convenient they drove me insane. Never was the language barrier a problem at all!

Just skip it. Don't bother. I wasted my time FOR you.

Can be found on Rakuten Viki

It's only four episodes, so I guess I'll put it here.

I'll just come right out and say that my sole reason for watching this was for the whisper of LGBT+ rep I had heard about. That being said, this was a fairly engaging watch with some unexpected twists and pretty decent acting. The biggest problem I had with it is that I could feel it dragging. I really think they could have figured out a way to condense the story.

EP 1: https://youtu.be/_IPmaf2b5Ys

EP 2: https://youtu.be/GkGUFPQhRhk

EP 3: https://youtu.be/SJys6kzsTIo

EP 4: https://youtu.be/sYG8w5M6HCg

This is in a movie and drama format. So I guess I'll put it here.

The second and third story were definitely better than the first. I think the reason is that they felt like they had more to say.

This was not the most amazing watch, but it was certainly interesting.

Can be found on free websites

Turned out to just be several MV's in different languages for the same song. Not a flowing story.

Link to watch it: https://youtu.be/fuH1JFw63F4  

It's a TV Show, so I guess I'll put it here.

This was so chill! They make fun hosts and their personalities both mesh and clash well. I hope we get a second season of them going to Switzerland or France.

Can be found on iQiyi

For Korean LGBT+ List

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Link to YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ__edMZliXsSfH8sG7leBDUikXLckAz0&si=glxbZwRMc86od1gg

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Link to YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8uyKWR5Ad4fRwg2QADz-UIckWMrYnXAJ 

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Link to watch it: https://crayonpop.me/eng-sub-geummis-6-persons-room/

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Link to YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ0f_g2mQlLc67upjqS66yKpjhff3kY4U

Link to YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqQvcAR1H0lvolLTN_AB-VBqrRmobXI2

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Link to YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmL8PfuSrVnc_FutQodHfeRgU39NLfrb

Link to YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbmL8PfuSrVlMY_WGmOSwfGNEtFrVmV9I

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Link to YouTube Playlist (need VPN in Korea): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqQvcAR1H0nmXHwJDnd4PjSCSR2F2zl6

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Can not find it anywhere outside of MDL :( 

The fansubber who did have this available with English subtitles is now no longer on Twitter :( 

This was a pilot that, unfortunately, was taken off of YouTube before I could watch it :(  

Canceled (apparently due to the original screenwriter's current "religious beliefs")

Let's roll our eyes together and sigh.

Canceled

:(

No, I'm fine. I'm definitely fine.

*quietly sobs*