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stylekorea · 1 year

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Kwon Tae Eun for Neither Magazine. Photographed by Michelle Lau

#kwon tae eun #neither magazine #fashion #Korean fashion #editorial #menswear

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aylinaliens · 2 years

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extraordinary attorney woo + jane austen (letterboxd edition)

#extraordinary attorney woo #이상한 변호사 우영우 #woo young woo #lee junho #choi suyeon #dong geurami #jung myeong seok #kwon minwoo #park eun bin #kang tae oh #kdrama #kdrama memes #jane austen #eaw jane austen #textpost meme #someone needs to take my access to anything eaw & jane austen related #because i immediately connect the two cjajdjd #mostly taken from pride & prejudice (1995 + 2005) mansfield park & emma (2021)#this is the…fourth eaw jane austen thing i made i’m seriously someone stop me

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fruchtchen · 10 months

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지저스 크라이스트 수퍼스타 - 조권 (헤롯), 박은태 (지저스)

Jesus Christ Superstar - Jo Kwon (Herod), Park Eun-tae (Jesus)

#지저스 크라이스트 수퍼스타 #jesus christ superstar #지크슈 #jcs #조권 #박은태 #jo kwon #park eun-tae #havin a larf #my man jc #박은태 내 사랑

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thecountesstribe · 2 years

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I'm just gonna say it.... if they push this love story line between that asshat Kwon Min Woo and our 🌻 spring sunshine Choi Su Yeon🌻 they're absolutely gonna ruin a good show for me. I hate him too much. Maybe if he had a redemption arc in the beginning and was genuinely a good person I would've understood but he's scum! Our girl deserves nothing but the best!!!

Anybody saw what's happening to attorney Jung?!!! He's sick!!! Episode 13/14 better not be his send off episodes. I'm in shambles... he's apart of the sunshine protection squad, please don't let anything happen to him. I refuse to accept him as a loss!

Side note: I'm obsessively gonna go look for those hats Junho and Young Woo were wearing during their protest and buy em. My love for the ocean and marine life (especially whales) are living for this show😭

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mandoreviews · 2 years

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I don’t normally post about TV shows, but I’ve been watching Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix and I can’t stop thinking about it! I’ve never watched a K-Drama before, but I’m absolutely hooked and have saved a bunch more to my Netflix list. Let me know if there’s another one I should watch!

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valdrama · 8 months

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extraordinary attorney woo

8.5/10

i think it is super well done. so why not 10/10? i feel like there was so much buildup in this drama and so much of it led nowhere… i did mostly like the relatively open ending, though i feel that maybe one too many threads were left loose.

park eun bin delivered an absolutely stellar performance and the others were great too and i loved seeing them and their characters!

i think it’s a shame they changed kwon min woo’s demeanor so drastically without any explanations, but overall i think it’s nice that the characters went through some sort of development.

i think maybe the first half was too slow of a set up to then go through three subplots per episode towards the end… overall though it was great, i loved the characters and i definitely do not regret watching! it’s definitely a must-watch, but i don’t think i will be reeatching this eventually.

#extraordinary attorney woo #woo young woo #lee jun ho #kdrama #korean drama #valdrama #k drama #park eun bin #kang tae oh #kwon min woo #jung myeong seok #kang ki young

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thepersona · 2 years

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Extraordinary Attorney Woo: Thoughts on episodes 15-16 (spoilers!)

All good things must come to an end. Now that the dust has settled in my brain after my third watch (lol), let's unpack this week's two-part season finale (spoiler alert!)

First of all, writer Moon Ji-won and her team sure know how to weave metaphors and imagery like it's nothing I've ever seen in a K-drama. Definitely her strong suit. Some are blatant while others are so subtle most people miss it without a rewatch. Seriously, I could name several off the top of my head and I've probably missed twice as much. But let's focus on those present in eps 15-16.

I want to start with the introduction and characterization of Young-woo's half-brother Choi Sang-hyeon. Love her or hate her, I can't wait to see how brilliant Tae Su-mi actually is considering she's 2 for 2 in giving birth to geniuses. In his first scene in ep 15 alone, we are told that Sang-hyeon and Young-woo are alike yet different.

Throughout the show, circles have been associated with Young-woo. The title credits, the little details Young-woo's room, her headphones, the revolving door, Young-woo's name in hangul (우영우), even Dong Geurami (whose name means 'circle')! But what about Sang-hyeon?

It's all squares with this kid, who mirrors the opening credits in ep 16. And they both love gimbap! Perhaps even for the same reason that they like to see every detail of the thing they're dealing with (Young-woo with the law and whales, Sang-hyeon with computers). Better yet, they share a tendency to lean towards what's morally right, socially just and transparent, despite being in fields that are known to exploit people who aren't well-versed in their complexities.

I definitely like how he didn't take his frustrations out on Young-woo, instead assumed that she would understand him better than their mother, and he was right. I wonder what he sees during his Eureka moments, but we'll have to wait for season 2 to hopefully find out.

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Now let's talk about this case. I can't tell you how much I LOVE that ep 15 started with spear phishing. It brought me back to this moment from ep 6 so fast I could almost feel the wind coming and hear the whales jumping. (Sorry for the noob gif quality)

Once we learn who the baby whale in question is, we're compelled to ask if Tae Su-mi is willing to make the same decision twice. And while she was ready to bury it to save her candidacy, she ultimately lets Sang-hyeon out himself as the hacker and participate in the trial, putting her political ambitions at an end - or more likely on hold.

The hunter/ress throwing the harpoon in this case, you guessed it, is Han Seon-yeong. Throughout the show, CEO Han seemed to be playing a game with CEO Tae, though the latter didn't seem to acknowledge the game at all. Where CEO Han spends most of her jealousy-driven time thinking of how to take her rival down, CEO Tae doesn't pay her as much attention, instead preferring to use her energy on her next professional conquest. Sound familiar?

The result for CEO Han is lukewarm. Tae Su-mi isn't outed (yet) for having a child out of wedlock and manages a relatively graceful exit from her nomination, Young-woo gets to keep her peace, Sang-hyeon is publicly disgraced but keeps his dignity and honor. So far, Han's bark has been louder than her bite. She's never made any significant contribution to the cases she injected herself into. Whereas CEO Tae would have won the Seodok-dong case if it weren't for Young-woo's genius. Maybe she held back because of her humanity towards the innocent parties. On the other hand, she could also be waiting for a bigger scandal to take her rival down for good. In that case, we have reason to expect her to be the antagonist in Season 2, though I would have liked to see more hints scattered prior to ep 16 apart from the deleted scene in ep 8.

With Sang-hyeon now in her orbit, I'm looking forward to more brother-sister interactions in Season 2. Choi Hyun-jin did a great job with his portrayal (am I the only one who likes his eyes?). There was some tightrope walking between sinister and brilliant going on there, his introduction felt like a scene from "Juvenile Justice". Bravo.

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Last week, I told you (!) that Young-woo and Jun-ho would be endgame. All because it was hinted by the case, the monk, and the dialogue during the breakup, among others, that they were both capable of looking beyond the surface of their problems.

I also said that Young-woo shouldn't be so criticized for letting go of him without a proper explanation at the time because she was trying to be selfless (for a change, or so she thought). So this week, we got another metaphor from Jun-ho this time about unrequited love for a cat, but that it's okay because the owner is happy with the cat just being there no matter how selfish the cat can be sometimes. Message received, and our whale couple is back together.

While I'm very happy that we were not given the 2521 treatment, the execution of this storyline leaves a bit to be desired. It's the same issue I've had with it since ep 11, in that they've been cutting the scenes so abruptly, especially those filmed near Young-woo's house. The scene where Young-woo finally tells Jun-ho her reason for the breakup and then it just holds the pause after she bows then that's it. I know they probably didn't want to cram more progress into ep 15 and focus more on the trial scenes but it resulted in some uneven storytelling.

Btw, I adore that scene where he gets all defensive when the Taesan messenger startles Young-woo but he doesn't pry. Kang Tae-oh was just majestic. Though this was something that Young-woo's dad could have seen so he'd give her a nudge to say Jun-ho may be right for her after all. Another could be the hospital fiasco, where instead of driving off with douchebag Attorney Jang, Jun-ho could have been caught on camera shielding Young-woo from the press, leading her dad to the same conclusion. Although driving off was one way to show that he can also make poor snap judgments and that's ok. I know I'm getting nitpicky but I just wish there was something so their makeup on the way to the trial could have a little more meat. But all is well since we got the result we wanted.

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Should I even write about (still trash, now compostable) Kwon Min-woo and my girl Choi Su-yeon at this point? They really went the route of "let's introduce a worse character so the guy you hate doesn't look half bad". I mean Attorney Jang is where Min-woo would be if left unchecked after about 15+ years. I'm okay with redemption arcs, I really am. I just hate when they happen overnight or when they're being given out like candy.

And while I don't underestimate nor belittle the things love can make you do, I can't get on the "I can change him" trope. It's so beneath the Su-yeon that we know. And it taints the sincerity of Min-woo's 'change' in that every good deed he does from here on is based on pleasing her and not because it's the right thing to do. He's lucky she has a great moral compass. The attempt at fistbumping Young-woo was just cringe. Would he have done that if Su-yeon hadn't been there? Exactly.

If the writer's intention was to keep his suspiciousness, then mission accomplished. I won't be surprised if they break up and he regresses to his old ways, or he regresses then they break up. If the goal was to transform him into a loveable character, then I just hope he's given a chance in season 2 to make morally sound decisions (at his expense) while he and Su-yeon are apart. It's the only way to get him back on track. I've been very critical, but seeing how things turned out, I'm optimistic we the audience will get the storyline we deserve next season.

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Lastly, I like how Jung Myeong-seok's reconciliation with his ex-wife was left open-ended and dependent on how ready he would be to leave Hanbada for good. But even if he left the firm, old habits die hard. He may choose to represent less affluent clients like the temple, but his devotion to his work could make him relapse (in more ways than one). It would be interesting to see him slowly shift into someone a little more like Attorney Ryu from ep 12 and even work with her for a change. Better yet, start a firm with his babies and take on social justice cases going head to head with Taesan and Hanbada like David v. Goliath. It's another way to see what both CEOs are really made of once Young-woo takes off with her real family.

And that's where the season ends. Where the first episode only had one floating whale during Young-woo's commute, the conclusion showed several as she no longer feels alone.

Overall, I still think the two-part season finale was more than satisfactory with enough room to elaborate in season 2. I'm excited to see what's in store for Young-woo and co. now that the writer and producers have at least 2 years to figure out the best way to continue this extraordinary saga. Until the next Whoa Whoa Wednesday!

Check out my midseason (episodes 1-8) review, thoughts on episodes 11-12 and 13-14.

#extraordinary attorney woo #eaw ep 15 #eaw ep 16 #kdrama #kdrama review #park eun bin #woo young woo #kang tae oh #lee jun ho #kang ki young #jung myeong seok #ha yoon kyung #choi su yeon #joo hyun young #joo jong hyuk #dong geurami #kwon min woo #jin kyung #tae su mi

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thedramanotes · 2 years

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Kwon Min-woo did not change in the end

let me explain why I am upset with Kwon Minwoo's redemption attempt in case you too were conflicted about liking him at the end cause something still felt very, very off.

It was because they redeemed him for the wrong sin.

Kwon Minwoo has been called a tactician and strategist throughout the show so much that even the writer seemed to think that his main problem was that he was too cautious and liked to stay safe by playing up to authority and refusing to challenge it.

So his final arc was written to inspire some courage in him so he would stand up and defend his colleagues instead of pandering to his senior's ego.

And the inspiration was injected through Soo-yeon's affection for him.

So finally the cowardly lion found some "foolish" courage and all was well.

EXCEPT IT WAS NOT.

Kwon Min-woo was never hated by the fandom because he was too cautious to stand up for his friends or take any risks.

The man walked into Taesun and blackmailed Tae Su-mi.

Stomp on that silly notion right now.

KWON MIN-WOO IS AN ACE OPPORTUNIST.

And his biggest sin was not his cowardice or even his ambition but the fact that he treated Woo Young-woo as a misplaced alien who was taking up resources and attention that he wanted for himself.

The flaw his character should have been redeemed for WAS NEVER ADDRESSED.

Because Kwon Min-woo never had a moment when he showed remorse or even realisation of his own prejudice.

Even the SHOW didn't challenge Min-woo whenever he ranted about Young-woo's "advantages".

Attorney Jung Myung-suk politely told him off for bringing up punishments for Young-woo once but didn't sit the man down to address the underlying reasons for his hostility towards his colleague.

Soo-yeon could only stare at him baffled and later could only beg him to become a braver person.

None of which is an adequate call out of his behaviour.

Everyone just ignored his behaviour like it'll go away if they pretended nothing happened.

HOW CAN A CHARACTER BE REDEEMED WHEN HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT HE DID WRONG??

And this is on the writer and director!

You guys created this man. How did you forget his main flaw? 🫣

Now, Kwon Min-woo - the character - was initially an excellent piece of writing. The actor Joo Jong-hyuk poured a wry charisma into his skin and made him remarkably memorable.

He was instantly familiar to a majority of the audience as that guy who always saw the worst in people and situations. Who would never extend a hand of help because he wouldn't want to "look weak". Who would ignore workplace unfairness so long as it didn't affect him and would only quietly observe to calculate if the situation can directly benefit him at all!

We all poured out unique experiences with someone "like him" into Kwon Minwoo, but ultimately we all hated him because he was mean to Woo Young-woo and it was unjustified.

And the story forgot that.

I don't blame anyone for wanting his redemption. Everyone deserves the chance to change.

BUT KWON MIN-WOO NEVER CHANGED.

Two failed high fives and an awkward smile doesn't mean a thing when it comes after a thoughtless betrayal just a few episodes ago.

He revealed to the reporter first that Young-woo was Tae Su-mi's birth mother. He knew nothing of her situation or her relationship with Tae Su-mi but he did this anyway so Young-woo would suffer.

Then he mailed evidence in her name to their rival to get Young-woo fired.

When a character falls into the pits of evil, you have to show a massive effort of conscience to convince the audience that he climbed all the way out.

We got nothing.

and that's why you and I are upset.

Cause Kwon Min-woo had real potential for a great redemption arc and the drama failed him AND US.

#kwon minwoo #redemption #extraordinary attorney woo #extraordinary attorney woo ep 16 #finale #woo young woo #park eun bin #lee joon ho #hanbada #joo jong hyuk #choi su yeon #jung myung seok #tae sumi #whale couple #youngwoo x junho

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stuff-diary · 21 days

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Wedding Impossible

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

Wedding Impossible (2024, South Korea)

Director: Kwon Young Il

Writers: Oh Hye Won & Park Seul Ki (based on the webtoon by Song Jung Won)

Mini-review:

Well, this drama was entertaining, but nothing more. It was especially funny at the beginning, thanks to that sort of 'rivalry' between the leads. However, once they solved that and started moving into purely romantic territory, the story began to lose steam quickly. Tbh, I kept watching to the very end because of the sizzling chemistry between Jeon Jong Seo and Moon Sang Min. And I guess I wanted to see how in the world they were gonna clear up the mess created by the characters, which was pretty fascinating. I feel like the show would have been better if the director had put more thought into its style, cause the whole thing looked pretty cheap and bland. But still, Wedding Impossible is fun enough, and I can see fans of classic romcoms enjoying it a lot.

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tzuyu2wice · 2 years

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Minwoo @ Junho: Yo Bro who got you smiling like that?

The person in question:

#idk if anyone has said this before #extraordinary attorney woo #eaw ep 14 #park eun bin #kang tae oh #kwon min woo #woo young woo #woohoo #shit post #lee junho #youngwoo x junho

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stylekorea · 1 year

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Kwon Tae Eun for Neither Magazine. Photographed by Michelle Lau

#kwon tae eun #neither magazine #fashion #Korean fashion #editorial #menswear

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theintpgirl · 2 years

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Can't wait....uuughhhhhh😫😫

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kdramasforever97 · 2 years

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Me, after watching Extraordinary Attorney Woo:

“ Who wants to hear facts about Whales?” 🤓🐳🐋

#Kdrama #woo young woo #Extraordinary Attorney woo #park eun bin #kimtaeoh #lee jun ho #jung myeong seok #attorney kwon #dong geurami #Woo gang ho #tae su mi

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thecountesstribe · 2 years

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You guys... they're doing it. They're pushing the Minwoo and Su Yeon storyline on us... we're in unstable times. Plus Attorney Jung is really really sick and now we're in Junho and Young Woo's break up era. The kdrama curse of episode 13-14 is real. Just once, just once I would like to beat the curse allegations. Bro why!!! Yeah Minwoo needs the money blah blah blah blah but that doesn't mean he gets to be scum and treat people like garbage instead of bettering himself. It's unfair. I maybe would've liked it if they did his redemption arc earlier but they still haven't even done any sort of redemption for him. They just showed us his reason like it's supposed to justify what he's done/ doing. Why do people like attorney Jung have to suffer and MinWoo is living good. Su Yeon don't do it. I know our good sis isn't that desperate, to ignore everything he did to Young Woo and get with him. Y'all wanted to do a heterosexual relationship Mr. Hairy was right there and shoot y'all could've hooked her up with her boss, literally anybody else but that jackass. On top of that Jung looks like he's about to really kick the bucket (he better not). I didn't sign up for this. This show was supposed to be nothing but wholesomeness. After watching Why Her? and Eve it's what I deserved. Instead I'm getting angst, I don't want it, I've had enough. Cue up the Taylor Swift tracks cause I'm gonna need it. Junho and Young Woo can't break up! Especially by the seaside where they went on their first unofficial date.

At least we got the a new chaos trio we didn't know we needed. Dong Geu Rami dancing in the temple was the peak of this episode🤣. We learnt more about my next best boy, attorney Jung and it was sad. I really hope it isn't anything major.

Kwon Min Woo deserves dust and not even that! Attorney Jung deserves to live. Choi Su Yeon deserves the greatest!!!! Junho and Young Woo need to stay together, they're soul mates!!

Side Note: I'm gonna look for attorney Jung's hat cause it was cute.

#extraordinary attorney woo spoilers #extraordinary attorney woo #extraordinary attorney woo episode 13 #dong geurami #jung myeong seok #jung myung seok #choi su yeon #woo youngwoo #lee junho #eaw #eaw episode 13 #kwon min woo #park eun bin #kang ki young #kang tae oh #i seriously kinda hste it here right now #kdrama #netflix

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sousrantings · 2 years

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PLS GEURAMI JAMMING TO THE BELL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PRAYER I CAN'T LMAO😭

#extraordinary attorney woo #woo young woo #lee jun ho #dong geurami #jung myeong seok #choi suyeon #kwon min woo #eun bin #kang tae oh #han bada #kdrama #kdramadaily #netflix

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lastofthe20thcenturygirls · 2 years

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their love language is running apparantly

#kwon min woo you were helpful... i'm shooketh #extraordinary attorney woo #lee jun ho #kang tae oh #woo young woo #kdrama #park eun bin

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