Tag: Moon Chae Won

The Princess’s Man: Finale discussion

It’s over, it’s over! But don’t tell me how it ended! So The Princess’s Man aired its final episode last Thursday. Since that night a week ago, I’ve become a fugitive of sorts, lying low and appearing only when the coast is clear. Twitter, Soompi. Even my own post on the historical background of the… Read More ›

The Princess’s Man (Part 1): The history

Don’t be misled by the drama’s title. At the crux of The Princess’s Man (2011) is not a princess and her man, it is a king and his brother. More precisely, a sickly king and his power-mad brother. A brother so ruthless he will kill his own family members if that will pave his way… Read More ›

Mackerel Run giveaway results

Who’s the best person to judge an Lee Min-ho drama giveaway? A dear friend and fellow blogger who breathes the same air as he does and who has seen him up close. (Read all about the LMH encounter and other celebrity sightings here.) About three weeks ago, I asked interested TP readers to write about… Read More ›

Mackerel Run: A review and giveaway

For various reasons (such as the frenzy surrounding the drama and its cast, one actor in particular), I’ve always thought that Boys Over Flowers was Lee Min-ho‘s first leading role. This weekend I learned that I’ve been wrong all this time. Two years before his 2009 megahit, he was lead actor in a little-known drama… Read More ›

Brilliant Legacy: Episode 24

Writing this recap (after a break of two months) feels like coming home. Before I started, I randomly picked a few of the previous recaps and read them in their entirety. As I did, all the old feelings came rushing back. Hwan making me giggle, he an open book of conflicting emotions. Jun-se making me… Read More ›