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k-nonsense · 1 year

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My updated rankings/reviews of all the k dramas I have seen so far (up to 54 now). I would recommend any show I gave a C grade or higher, which is most of them. I bolded recently added shows.

1. Hometown Cha Cha Cha: An absolute masterpiece. It’s a heartwarming fish out of water story about a big city girl who finds herself in the quirkiest little seaside town. I wanted to stay in Gongjin forever. Grade: A+(Netflix)

2. Extraordinary Attorney Woo (S1): Delightful! Never have I ever rooted for a lead harder. She is the most endearing lead you will ever find. And the male lead is so so swoony. Grade: A+(Netflix)

3. Alchemy of Souls: The wildest of rides and the perfect blend of fantasy, adventure, mystery, comedy, and romance. The characters are just so lovable, you’ll never want it to end. Season 2 just as good as Season 1. Grade: A+ (Netflix)

4. Love To Hate You: New fastest binge of my life. 10 episodes and I didn’t fast forward at all. There were no bad/slow parts. Also the funniest KDrama I’ve ever seen. Just watch it. You won’t regret it. Grade A+ (Netflix).

5. My Demon: This show had me utterly enthralled, it was so mysterious and suspenseful and yet incredibly goofy and romantic. My new favorite main couple in all KDrama land. Yes it wasn’t perfect but I enjoyed it so much, it really encapsulated everything I love in a tv show. Grade: A (Netflix)

6. Business Proposal: It’s got every trope you can think of and it does them all to perfection. Plus it’s hilarious. Grade: A (Netflix)

7. Healer: This super romantic action mystery drama will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ji Chang Wook is equal parts sexy and adorable which is a seriously winning combination. Grade A (Viki). One caveat: I was very disappointed by a certain wardrobe decision in episode 3.

8.Her Private Life: Super funny and charming. The romantic leads have incredible chemistry. The premise is so good! Might be the one of the most rewatchable kdramas. Grade: A (Netflix)

9. Castaway Diva: Just utterly heartwarming. An instant classic. Ultimate underdog, redemption, story that teaches us what real love and family is. Also Ki-Ho is the new standard by which all men will be judged. Grade: A (Netflix)

10. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung: Great strong female lead. Very good messages. Couldn’t stop watching. The most adorable prince I’ve ever seen 💜Cha Eunwoo💜 Grade: A (Netflix)

11. Bad Prosecutor: Absolutely thrilling and hilarious. It’s like a heist, detective, lawyer, action comedy that will keep you wondering who is outsmarting who? Super shocking plot twists. Amazing OST. Stuck the landing with a truly satisfying finale. Grade A (Viki)

12. Sh**ting Stars: Probable the biggest turnaround of any show I’ve seen (The “Africa” part was so problematic). However it turned out to be one of the funniest and swooniest KDramas out there. There are 5 couples and you will cheer for all of them. Grade: A- (Viki)

13. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon: The main couple is absolutely everything! Just fast forward through pretty much every side plot (they are not important) and you’ll love it. Grade: A- (Viki)

14. So I Married the Anti-Fan: It’s campy, fluffy, goodness, with a fierce female lead and a K-pop star enemy/love interest. 2nd fastest binge of my life. Grade: A- (Viki)

15. 100 Days My Prince: An absolute classic period drama romcom. Who knew D.O. could kiss like that? Such a great strong female lead. I LOVE a show with adorable, quirky, townspeople. Grade: A- (Netflix)

16. Romance is a Bonus Book: Might be the most romantic K-Drama I’ve ever seen. Nothing about the trailer or setup intrigued me but I’m so glad I watched it anyway. It was a truly beautiful love story. Grade: A- (Netflix)

17. Because This Is My First Life: This drama really does everything right for me… A slow burn romance built on mutual love and respect. Supporting characters who I genuinely cared about and had incredible side stories of their own. A critique of the patriarchy. Women supporting women. An adorable cat. Maybe a bit melodramatic at times but not too much. Grade A- (Netflix)

18. Start-Up: Exceptional acting, compelling storylines, intriguing plot twists, great cinematography, intense love triangle. It’s just all around high quality. Grade: A- (Netflix)

19. Run On: Cute, fun, silly and pretty light. I especially loved the supporting cast. Strange storyline but it was a fun easy ride. Grade: A- (Netflix)

20. Forbidden Marriage: This is a weird show, but weird in the best way. It’s like a comedy, horror, romance, fictional-historical. I don’t know how to describe it but it’s really fun. B+(Viki)

21. Soundtrack #1: Short and beautiful. I just loved it. No one does heart eyes better than Park Hyung-Sik. Grade: B+(Disney+)

22. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo: A bad-ass yet vulnerable female lead. The main couple just had a lot of fun together. Refreshing. Grade: B+ (Viki)

23. Doctor Slump: This show was a really nice journey of both mental health and romance. Grade: B+ (Netflix)

24. Welcome to Samdalri: Very heartwarming and beautiful story about love, family, friendship, and going home. It has quirky townspeople and Ji Chang Wook 😍 what’s not to love? Grade: B+ (Netflix)

25. My Lovely Liar: Creative and engaging premise, intriguing mystery, and a swoon worthy romance. A very fun viewing experience. Grade: B+ (Viki)

26. King the Land: This drama pretty much has no stakes or conflict and the main couple has THE MOST chemistry I have ever seen in my entire life. So if you just want to turn your brain off and be happy, this is the drama for you. I absolutely loved it. Grade: B+ (Netflix)

27.Law Cafe: This drama has so much to love, a strong/fierce/brilliant and morally righteous female lead, lovable side characters, steamy romance. But what I loved most was how the show spotlighted important issues like consent and abuse in nuanced and progressive ways. Yes it’s a fun rom-com but it felt like the beginning of a new chapter of more egalitarian storytelling which made me really excited for the future of k-dramas. Grade: B+ (Viki)

28. Not Others: A lovely Gilmore Girls type show about the relationship between an immature mother and her very mature adult daughter. It was a pleasure seeing them grow in their relationships with each other, others, and themselves. I want more! Grade B+ (Viki)

29. Cheer Up: Sports, comedy, romance, mystery, suspense, coming of age, this show had everything. The female lead was the lovable, feisty, driven, and brave. The male lead was adorkable, considerate, and sweet. It’s all very enjoyable and wholesome. Grade: B+ (Viki)

30. I Am Not A Robot: Zany premise but it was surprisingly pretty grounded for how crazy the set up was. It’s funny, emotional, good story telling. Great character development. Grade: B+ (Viki)

31. See You in My 19th Life: The shared experience of watching this mystical mystery drama week to week made it a really enjoyable watch. Not sure if it was totally satisfying, or that any of the couples’ chemistry felt authentic, but it was a very interesting and creative storyline. Grade B (Netflix)

32. Summer Strike: This show made me cry a lot. It’s heartbreaking yet healing. I’m still not sure if I liked watching it or not but it was a beautiful story of found family. Grade B (Netflix).

33. Shopping King Louie: Adorable! So many light fluffy feels for this show but it does drag a bit in the second half. Grade B (Viki)

34, Fight For My Way: Such lovable leads. Love the fierce female lead and adorable himbo male lead. It’s like a coming of age story but for 30 year olds. Storyline was ok. Second couple was skippable. Grade: B (Viki)

35. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim: More PSJ is always a good thing. This drama did all the tropes in ways that didn’t always feel fresh, but it was very romantic and hilarious. A true classic. Grade: B (Viki)

36. Touch Your Heart: If you can just stick it out through the first few very shaky episodes, you will enjoy this adorable, fluffy, series. Grade: B- (Netflix)

37. Doom at Your Service: It was sometimes real sad yet ultimately a heart warming mystical story. Grade: B- (Viki)

38. True Beauty: Fun, cute, teen drama however, it’s a little too “antsy teen” for me. Cha Eunwoo though💜 Grade: C+ (Viki)

39. Destined With You: The chemistry between the main couple was absolutely sizzling. Rowoon was both hilarious and next level adorable. However, the plot and the characterization of women occasionally made me very frustrated. Grade: C+ (Netflix).

40. Suspicious Partner: Great story, great characters, attractive actors, beautiful romance, interesting plot, sometimes funny, sometimes suspenseful, but with 40 episodes, the plot was dragged. Grade C+ (Viki)

41. Crash Landing On You: The first half is GREAT but the second half is way too melodramatic for my taste. It’s a very interesting storyline, the main couple has insane chemistry, and there are very lovable side characters. Grade: C+ (Netflix)

42. Secret Romantic Guesthouse: First few episodes were a fun scooby gang mystery, middle episodes were super boring, last 3 episodes were crazy fast paced and thrilling. It ended well- I’ll give it that. Grade: C (Viki)

43. Dear.M: It was inoffensive and decently entertaining. If you like school dramas, you’ll probably enjoy it. Grade: C (Viki).

44. A Good Day To Be A Dog: The storyline is bonkers but very intriguing. It started off so well but the storyline lost its way in the back half. But hey, Cha Eunwoo + dogs, it’s worth the watch. Grade: C (Viki).

45. Angel’s Last Mission: Love: This drama was very similar to Doom At Your Service but it was more a bit more redundant with all of the tragedy and crying. I LOVED the chemistry of the main couple but I found myself fast forwarding a lot. Grade: C- (Viki)

46. Marry My Husband: Episodes 1-11 were phenomenal. Such an interesting premise with shocking twists and turns. After episode 11 it seemed like there were new writers who had never seen the show. Very disappointing but top tier villains. Grade: C-

47. Our Beloved Summer: I LOVED V’s “Christmas Tree” OST however I struggled to keep watching. Boring storyline but great acting. Grade: D+ (Netflix)

48. Heavenly Idol: An absolute hot mess. It was completely convoluted and just low quality but I also weirdly liked it. I can’t bring myself to rank it higher because I know how bad it was but I actually enjoyed it better than many shows I ranked ahead of it. Grade: D+ (Viki)

49. My Secret Romance: The story of a total screw up female lead falling for a manipulative, gaslighting, hottie. It was problematic yet fun? So 🤷‍♀️ Grade: D+ (Netflix)

50. My Man Is Cupid: Pros: many cute dogs, sometimes those dogs wear human clothes, cute ending. Cons: Makes no sense, not much chemistry, murder plot takes up too much time. Grade D+ (Prime).

51. She Would Never Know: As handsome as Rowoon is, I found his character problematic at the beginning (no means no buddy) but he did get a lot better as the show went on. I just ended up skipping to watch just the scenes with the main couple, which made the show way more enjoyable. Grade D (Netflix)

52. My Love From the Star: I found myself fast forwarding a lot through all the parts that didn’t involve the main couple and most of the flashbacks. Grade D (Viki)

53. Goblin: The age gap is too disturbing for me, like call the police disturbing. However, the Grim Reaper who is one of the most adorable characters I’ve ever seen. Grade: D- (Viki)

54. Extra-Ordinary You: I have never felt so betrayed by a second half of a series as I did in this one. All of the character development that it seemed to be leading to was replaced by a pretty sickening codependent relationship. Grade: D- (Viki).

Currently Watching: Wedding Impossible (I think I like it)

Dramas I’m Thinking About Watching: Gaus Electronics, Bad and Crazy, Hospital Playlist, Another Miss Oh, Oh My Venus, My Roommate is Gumiho, She Was Pretty, Crash Course in Romance, Soundtrack #2, Queen of Tears

Dramas I just couldn’t Finish (I’m sorry I tried): Today’s Webtoon, Once Upon a Small Town, Love in Contract, Hotel Del Luna, Kings Affection, Record of Youth, Behind Your Touch, Sparkling Watermelon, Tale of Nine Tailed 1938, Strong Girl Nam Soon, The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract

What are your thoughts on these shows? Do you agree or disagree with my rankings? Any k-romcom recommendations that are not on the list yet?

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idolskpop · 7 months

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'Moving' Star Lee Jung Ha Joins BLACKPINK Jennie and Other Celebs in New Variety Show

Moving star Lee Jung Ha is set to make his variety show debut alongside BLACKPINK member Jennie and other celebrities in a new tvN program. The 25-year-old actor, who gained global fame for his role as Kim Bong Seok in the Disney+ series Moving, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming show titled Apartment 404, according to an exclusive report by Sport Chosun.

What is 'Apartment 404' About?

Apartment 404 is a new entertainment program produced by Jung Cheol Min, the same PD behind the popular show Running Man. The show will feature a cast of celebrities who will live together in a mysterious apartment and complete various missions.

(Photo : Lee Jung Ha Instagram) The cast includes veteran comedian and host Yoo Jae Seok, who will lead the team of residents. He will be joined by actor Cha Tae Hyun, who is also Lee Jung Ha’s co-star in Moving. The two actors will reunite in the variety show after playing father and son in the Disney+ series.

(Photo : News 1 Korea)

(Photo : Antenna Official) Yoo Jae Suk Another cast member who will add more star power to the show is BLACKPINK’s Jennie. The K-pop idol, who is known for her chic and charismatic image on stage, will show a different side of herself in the variety show. Fans are excited to see how she will interact with the other cast members and cope with the challenges.

(Photo : twitter|@jenniesrenes@)

Lee Jung Ha’s Rising Popularity After 'Moving'

Lee Jung Ha is one of the breakout stars of Moving, a sci-fi action series that follows a family of superpowered agents who are on the run from a secret organization. Lee Jung Ha plays Kim Bong Seok, a high school student who can fly and has supersenses. He is the son of Kim Doo Shik (Jo In Sung) and Lee Mi Hyun (Han Hyo Joo), both former agents with their own abilities.

(Photo : Elle Korea) The actor impressed viewers with his acting skills and his physical transformation for the role. He revealed that he gained 30 kg to portray Kim Bong Seok, who is overweight and bullied at school. He said that he was happy to eat a lot and become closer to his character. “I was really happy to be able to eat,” he said, as obtained by a news outlet, adding, "As I gradually gained weight, I wanted to become Bong Seok as soon as possible, and the more I gained, the more I could see him." Moving aired 20 episodes on Disney+ and received positive reviews from critics and fans. The series also became a global hit, reaching the top spot on the streaming platform’s charts in several countries. Many viewers are hoping for a second season of the show, but there is no official confirmation yet from the producers or the cast.

Lee Jung Ha’s Upcoming Projects

Apart from joining 'Apartment 404', Lee Jung Ha is also busy with his other projects. He is currently filming for a new K-drama called One: High School Heroes, based on a webtoon of the same name. The drama is directed by Lee Sung Tae, who also helmed the movie Quantum Physics.

(Photo : Namoo Actors Instagram) One: High School Heroes is a youth-oriented drama that revolves around a group of students who have special abilities. Lee Jung Ha plays one of the main characters, along with Kim Do Wan, Lim Hyun Tae, and others. Lee Jung Ha has also appeared in other K-dramas such as Run On and Nevertheless, but it was Moving that catapulted him to stardom. He has proven his versatility and talent as an actor, and now he will try his hand at variety shows. Fans are looking forward to seeing more of Lee Jung Ha on screen, whether it is in dramas or variety shows. They are also curious about how he will showcase his chemistry with Jennie and the other celebrities in' Apartment 404'. What do you think of Lee Jung Ha’s new variety show? Are you excited to see him with Jennie and the other cast members? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Don’t forget to share this article with your friends and fellow fans of Lee Jung Ha and Moving. Subscribe to IDOLS KPOP for exclusive updates and captivating content. Read the full article

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therefugeofbooks · 2 years

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November was a lot of fun! I participated in the Divesathon hosted by @princessofbookaholics and I loved most of the books I picked up! I hope we can do it next year! And then, at the end of the month, I just read different genres, trying to find what exactly I was in the mood for 😅

Talking about all the books I read in November under the cut.

In reading order:

To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames

It started well, but then things started to make zero sense. The ending is so unsatisfying, and the romance is weak. Many things don't contribute to the plot at all, and I don't know how I finished it...

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

I love stories of pretentious groups of friends and mysterious and dark things they did in the past. And We Were Liars gave me exactly that! Contrary to many reviews I've read, I enjoyed the writings style. I think it matches the tone of the story and, more specifically, Cadence's inner monologues. I'm still debating whether I like or not the last bit of the ending, but it was overall a fun and quick read.

Read if you want: ya mystery, family secrets, pretentious group of friends.

The Tea Dragon Tapestry by K. O'Neill

It was as cute as the first story. I love the art style, and I love how comforting the story, characters, and relationships feel. The drama in this one is super cute, and I loved the main character development.

Read if you want: someone looking for something comforting, relaxing, and magical cozy.

Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

This story made me laugh! The main character is funny, and the situations she got herself into are even funnier. It's a fun and lighthearted mystery, although you can't think too much about the reality of some things.

The Quiet at the End of the World by Lauren James

I didn't expect it to make me so emotional. It's an unexpectedly cozy sci-fi heavily focused on relationships. The main characters are fun, and I loved their relationship. Also, the main character reads old internet posts from when the virus spread. It was interesting to read about people dealing with the crisis, and sometimes it was too realistic compared with what has been happening in the world. And the plot twist is so good! All in all, this story is a touching and hopeful read.

Read if you want: soft post-apocalyptic fiction, ya sci-fi.

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

It's so sweet! I loved the girls and their grumpy and sunshine dynamic. The entire fake dating part is full of fun and wholesome moments, and the ending couldn't be sweeter. I enjoyed reading about their culture, the food, the parties, and traditions. Also, Hani is a Muslim, and I loved to read about her relationship with her religion! Overall, it's a delightful story with fluffy romance and important discussions.

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo with Jamie Chang (Translator)

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 was fast-paced but not an easy read. It made me reflect on the many women's experiences that overlap and the ones that are very specific to one's culture. It made me sad and angry. But if you're looking for feminist fiction in translation, I'd highly recommend it.

Hoodoo by Ronald L. Smith

The story is spooky, and the main character is so curious and brave. The villain is scary, and I caught myself wondering how the main character would defeat him. It was a nice dark adventure!

Read if you want: middle-grade horror, kids saving the day, family secrets.

The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy

It’s a very emotional story. The main character deals with OCD, and he’s also figuring out his sexuality. The family and friends in this story are amazing! A lot of love and support comes from them. But the main character deals with bullying and racism as he tries to be the best at something. It made me tear up at the end as all ended so well!

Read if you want: queer middle-grade books, mental health books, kids standing up for themselves, loving families.

Lemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun translated to Janet Hong

I found Lemon in the crime thriller section. Although the start point of the story is a criminal case, the story is more about grief, class, and an analysis of Korean society. Maybe because it wasn't what I expected, and maybe because of the nonlinear story and the multiple points of view, I felt unsatisfied with the characters and bored with the story.

Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia

It's a beautiful book, telling the lives of many women through history whose lives are intertwined. It's a sad book, but I loved how Gabriela Garcia gave voice to these women. And the prose is so beautiful! The author is also a poet, and it does show in her novel.

Read if you want: immigrants stories, family sagas.

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

It's hard to explain how much I loved this book! The historical ambiance is so well-done, the coming of age arc is beautiful, and I could feel the dangers of being true to yourself and others in the 1950s. Overall, the romance is so good, and the characters are fantastic! I can't recommend it enough!

Read if you want: wlw ya romance, historical romance, realistic ya.

The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke

It’s an entertaining gothic story with a nice plot twist. I don't know if it was a mood thing, or I was just too dazed because of the last book, but I was not hooked up in the story immediately, but it'd still recommend it!

Read if you want: modern gothic, multiple POVs, family relationships.

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

It was a cute and lighthearted romance. However, I didn't get attached to any of the main characters, and I thought the drama was a bit predictable. Maybe I read too many of these fake dating romances!

Read if you want: queer Christmas romance, wlw adult romance, fake dating.

Black Butler Vol. 30 by Yana Toboso

I can't believe this series reached vol. 30!! I also can't believe Yana Toboso decided not to explain the last plot twist and write a backstory!!!

The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee

I love this series, and I was looking forward to this last book, but I have mixed feelings. I loved seeing the characters now that they're old, and I love what the author did with Monty. Adrian is a cutie! I wanted more of Percy, though. However, I think their journey is messy, and people pointed out how the plan doesn't make much sense and has many plot holes. But what didn't work for me was the fact that I thought it was too similar to the first book.

Read if you want: more of the Montague siblings!

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lenawenhamm · 4 years

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Destiel - Au-delà des ombres

Cette fiction est le première qui m’est venue à l’esprit quand je me suis dit que j’allais faire des reviews. Il s’agit donc d’une fiction Destiel en français qui a depuis été publiée (sous le même nom au cas où vous seriez intéressés) et est disponible sous format E-Book et romans.

“ UA Destiel. Toute la vie de Dean est centrée autour de son petit frère Sam mais un jour, un nouveau voisin emménage... Dean pourra-t-il voir au-delà des ombres qui cernent Castiel ? “ ♣ Lien

Statut : Complète Longueur : 170 771 mots, 30 chapitres Rating : K+ Genre : Drama/Romance Ship : Dean Winchester/Castiel Personnages : Dean, Castiel, Sam

L’histoire se déroule de nos jours, elle a un côté assez psychologique traitant des thèmes comme la rencontre, le pardon des autres comme de soi-même, le handicap et autres (je ne vous dirai pas lesquels, il ne faudrait pas gâcher la surprise) le tout en restant facile à lire et vraiment intéressante ! Je suis restée accrochée du début à la fin et ai même relu cette pépite plusieurs fois tant elle fait ressentir d’émotions lors de sa lecture.

N’hésitez pas à aller y jeter un coup d’oeil, elle vaut vraiment le détour !

#fanfic #french #supernatural fic #destiel #castiel #dean #sam #ua

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goldstarnation · 5 years

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JULY 2019 GOLD STAR MEDIA SCHEDULES & REVIEW

Members may earn 3 points each (up to 6 points) for writing, by the end of July 31 KST:

A solo para of 400+ words based on their monthly schedule (does not count toward your monthly total).

A thread of six posts (three per participant, including the starter) based on their monthly schedule.

Threads do not have to take place directly during an important date listed on the schedule, but must be related to what the muse is mentioned to be doing in the paragraph explaining their schedule/the company’s schedule for the month and/or their thoughts on the mentioned activities or lack thereof.

These schedules may be updated throughout the month if new information needs to be added.

Overall Company

Gold Star’s family concert is next month, so this month is full of serious rehearsals. There will be several days where all Gold Star artists spend the day at the building rehearsing separately and together in order to rehearse the family-like atmosphere in addition to the songs themselves..

Important dates

July 15, 18, 30, & 31: Gold Star Nation concert rehearsal days with all idols coming in and out to rehearse throughout the day.

Gold Star Soloist 1

She continues to have studio time for her next album as she has for a while, but the biggest change is the Gold Star Nation concert rehearsals, where Gold Star has tasked her with taking the lead on filming a small part of a behind the scenes video to be uploaded to Youtube following the concert. The concept of her being assigned the role is to show the senior-most Gold Star idol interacting with and taking care of her hoobaes during rehearsal.

Important dates:

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Gold Star Soloist 2

The first concert dates of her South Korean tour have been set for September, so this month will be the beginning of serious rehearsals. Finally, progress is being made on her album too, with the mission to narrow down the set list by the end of this month as she’s brought in to record real versions of songs that have made the short list for the album. Gold Star has decided to go for a full album due to how long it’s been since her last album. She’ll also be appearing on a soloists-only special episode of Weekly Idol.

Important dates:

July 16: Weekly Idol Soloist Special filming (also appearing: Dimensions Soloist 1 and Gold Star Soloist 3, special appearance by BC Soloist 1, to air July 24)

Gold Star Soloist 3

He’s coming back with a single next month which means this month is comeback preparations before anything else. He has a break in his tour until after he’s done promoting his new single, so he’s Seoul-based for a little while again. This month, he’ll record the single and take promotional pictures, as well as appear on a special soloists-only episode of Weekly Idol.

Important dates:

July 16: Weekly Idol Soloist Special filming (also appearing: Gold Star Soloist 2 and Dimensions Soloist 1, special appearance by BC Soloist 1, to air July 24)

Silhouette

Now that they’re back in Seoul following their brief tour in Japan, the members are focused on finishing their Japanese comeback album Trouble which will release next month. Their title track has already been recorded so they could perform it, but they’ll finish recording the b-sides and film the music video that will accompany the comeback during July.

Important dates:

July 7: Trouble MV filming.

Aria

Aria starts off their month filming their beach-set music video for their comeback shortly before it releases and promotions for the special summer single begin the following week. Marketed as a special release for the fans, there’s not a lot of pressure for the song to perform or even an overly busy promotion schedule. In the absence of fan signs and radio or television appearances, they‘ll continue filming their Aria’s Parallel Universe series using the alternate lives they chose last month. The scenes will be mostly scripted with some improvisation opportunities and they’ll get individual scenes and scenes of their parallel lives crossing. (admin note: muns have creative license over the details of the scenes based on what career/lifepath the muse chose, but they should be realistic and similar to the scenes found here.)

Important dates:

July 1: Wag-Zak M/V filming.

July 7: Release of “Wag-Zak” & showcase, promotions continue until August 7.

July 27: Performance at 2019 Ulsan K-Pop Festival in Ulsan (also performing: Lucid).

Origin

Two weeks at the beginning of the month will be spent continuing their stadium tour before they return to Seoul. Upon their return without many public schedules, they’re in high demand again and will not only be filming CFs for two brands, but they’ll also be filming their Japanese MV and drama-like scenes for an upcoming mobile game, Origin World, slated for global release late this year along with similar music video scenes for an OST that will be released with the game. Their new Japanese singles come out at the end of the month to precede the Japanese leg of their tour early next month.

Important dates:

July 6: Speak Yourself Stadium Tour concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

July 7: Speak Yourself Stadium Tour concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

July 12: Speak Yourself Stadium Tour concert at Stade de France in Paris, France.

July 13: Speak Yourself Stadium Tour concert at Stade de France in Paris, France.

July 15: Lights MV filming.

July 17: Hyundai Palisade CF filming. (unit CFs align with line distribution)

July 19-29: Origin World and “Heartbeat” MV filming.

July 20: PLAY / UP CF filming.

July 31: Release of Japanese single album Lights/Boy With Luv.

Impulse

Now that album recording is finished, July is spent learning choreography, shooting the album jacket, and filming the music video. In addition to all of this and company concert rehearsals, the members also continue rehearsals for their own upcoming world tour. Impulse will be one of the groups spending the most time at the Gold Star building this month, with multiple over-nighters and endless meetings about the expectations they’re expected to reach to satisfy the company.

Important dates:

July 20: Eclipse MV filming.

Fuse

The final track list has been picked from the songs recorded last month, so, early in the month, the album jacket shooting will be done and the MV will be filmed in preparation for their comeback at the end of the month. The title track is experimental and risky, but Fuse has been assured that Gold Star is confident that they’re experienced enough to handle it and make it a hit in a way few other groups could.

Important dates:

July 4: Zimzalabim MV filming.

July 23: Idol Room filming (to air August 1).

July 24: Release of “Zimzalabim” & The Fuse Festival, Day One album showcase, promotions continue until August 24.

Element

Their appearance on Immortal Songs last month did bring Element some new attention, though not quite to the extent Gold Star had hoped. Still, they’re moving on to preparing for their Seoul concert next month on top of the company concert rehearsals. They’ll be performing many of their own songs, some classic covers, as well as two new unit cover stages. The main rapper/lead dancer and main vocal will be performing a cover of “Sriracha” and the main dancer/lead rapper and maknae/lead vocal/lead dancer will be performing a cover of “OMG”. (Admin note: In-’verse they didn’t already perform these at their Tokyo concert.) They’ll be doing a few scheduled VLives after and before rehearsals to hype up fans for the concerts and tease the set list without giving it away.

Important dates:

July 8: Group pre-rehearsal VLive.

July 23: Group post-rehearsal VLive.

July 29: Group pre-rehearsal VLive.

Femme Fatale

As the month goes by and Ddu-Du Ddu-Du sweeps music shows and remains strong on the charts, it becomes clear it’s Femme Fatale’s biggest hit yet and could even be a possible song of the year contender. On one hand, that confirms Femme Fatale’s place as one of the top girl groups and Gold Star’s most favored girl group, but on the other hand, it all but confirms Gold Star won’t give the group another comeback before the end of the year in order to ride out Ddu-Du Ddu-Du’s success and reap the monetary benefits. There’s a big focus on the radio circuit this month to push the song and push general public favor while also strengthening their fan base with fan signs, but they’ve also booked two big photo shoots, one for Vogue Korea and one in collaboration with Louis Vuitton. On top of everything else, they’ll be in the studio recording a remix of BEE’s “So Hot” that will be released after they perform it as a special stage at the Gold Star Nation concert next month.

Important dates:

July 1: Guesting on KBS Cool FM radio show.

July 2: Guesting on MBC FM4U radio show.

July 3: Photo shoot for Vogue Korea (August issue).

July 4: Guesting on SBS Power FM radio show.

July 5: Filming of Idol Room episode (to air July 16).

July 6: Fan sign in Goyang.

July 7: Fan sign in Seongnam.

July 8: Photo shoot and video filming for Elle Magazine x Louis Vuitton.

July 9: Guesting on SBS Power FM radio show.

July 10: Guesting on MBC FM4U radio show.

July 11: Guesting on KBS Cool FM radio show.

July 12: Guesting on SBS Power FM radio show.

July 13: Fan sign in Yeouido, Seoul.

July 14: Fan sign in Sinchon, Seoul.

July 19: Guesting on SBS Power FM radio show.

July 21: Fan sign in Yeouido, Seoul.

July 28: End of music show promotions.

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Cover: Here Come the Brides -- Katy Perry, Bindi Irwin, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson

Page 1: Photo Flash -- Simon Cowell’s new face is because he lost 20 pounds by going vegan

Page 2: Contents

Page 4: The Top 10 Margot Robbie looks

Page 6: Twinning -- Brooke Burke vs. Sofia Vergara, Rachel Bilson vs. Kelly Rowland, Kaia Gerber vs. Busy Philipps

Page 8: Todd Chrisley’s family feud explodes

Page 9: Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth looked like they’d had so much plastic surgery done compared to the fresh-faced teens at the Teen Choice Awards, Throwback -- Ludacris, Biggest Spenders of the Week -- Reese Witherspoon, Scott Disick, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Wendy Williams

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Page 12: Denise Richards offered to take care of Charlie Sheen’s twins Bob and Max after their mom Brooke Mueller checked into a trauma center after several drug-related incidents

Page 13: Why Lori Loughlin’s daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli won’t forgive her, RHOOC’s Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador and Vicki Gunvalson are teaming up to take down Kelly Dodd, VIP Style -- Chris Harrison, Tracy Morgan, Zedd, Kate Upton, Heidi Montag, Brooke Burke, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba

Page 15: The Week in Photos -- Brad Pitt, Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi

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Page 18: Kate Upton and Jimmy Fallon

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Page 22: James Corden and Josh Gad, Tori Spelling and Christine Elise

Page 24: Say What?! Emily Ratajkowski, Pete Davidson, Michelle Williams on Julianne Moore, Tiffany Haddish

Page 28: It’s over between Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx

Page 29: Gigi Hadid and Tyler Cameron getting serious, Tarek El Moussa and new girlfriend Heather Rae Young are already talking about starting a family

Page 30: Cover Story -- Wedding Joy and Drama -- Katy Perry

Page 31: Scarlett Johansson vs. Jennifer Lawrence -- battle of the brides

Page 32: Size matters for Sarah Hyland, Jennifer Lopez’s splashy beach bash

Page 33: Hilary Duff defies convention, Bindi Irwin’s touching tribute

Page 34: Liam Hemsworth’s side of the story in the split with Miley Cyrus

Page 36: Meghan Markle’s top-secret trip to Ibiza

Page 38: Taylor Swift vs. Karlie Kloss -- the feud explodes

Page 40: Marilyn Monroe’s death

Page 42: Who Lives Here? Seal

Page 44: Entertainment

Page 45: Star Review -- Duane “Dog” Chapman, As Seen On-Screen -- Jennie Garth’s A.L.C. Kiera Velvet Belted Dress that she wore on the premiere of BH90210

Page 46: Beauty -- Terra-cotta makeup -- Camila Mendes

Page 52: Diva or Down-to-Earth? Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, Hannah Brown

Page 53: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka and twins Harper and Gideon

Page 54: Social Stars Posts of the Week -- Macaulay Culkin, Hilary Duff, Kate Hudson and daughter Rami, John Stamos and Candace Cameron Bure

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Hi! You’re listening to episode 12 of Don't Be Strangers, a series of collaborative conversations for learning from friends and strangers alike on how to create agency in your life and deepen your connections with everyone you meet. As we’re coming to a close on 2021, I’m super excited to say that this is the last of my backlogged episodes from my beta test trail this year which will allow me to start 2022 fresh!!

Speaking of the New Years — have you joined our Pen Pals Club yet? Since this is round 1 of this monthly series of digital pen pals, I’m extending the opt-in date for Jan until end of day Friday Dec 31! Every month, you’ll receive a journal prompt (inspired by questions discussed on the podcast) which you will ponder and answer in an email to someone else in the group. What’s really fun and unique about this pen pals community compared to others is that everyone will be lined in a circle (instead of being exclusively paired) so you’ll personally connect with 2 others within the community, someone you write to and someone who writes to you. If this piques your interest, hurry and sign up before the turn of the year so you’ll be on the mailing list! And who knows — maybe I’ll get paired to send or receive a response to you! I’d honestly love that.

So, today I’m speaking with Tiffany, a fellow Asian American whom I met in Oaxaca, Mexico thanks to the digital nomad group Wifi Tribe. Honestly, thinking back on it, I kinda wish I had spoken to Tiff earlier during our 4-week stay together because this girl is so cool. I’m just grateful that we had the chance to have such a soulful conversation here on this podcast because in this conversation we cover (1) our favorite feelings and sensory experiences, (2) our creative goals and processes, (3) K-pop and the rise of Asian representation in Hollywood, (4) growing up Chinese in Dallas vs NYC, and (5) judgement vs curiosity in response to Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate. And... if you stick till the very end, I’ll share a funny mis-adventure Tiff and I shared about a week after the recording of this podcast during our time together in Oaxaca.

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02:33 - What is WifiTribe?

06:24 - As your first chapter in WifiTribe - what is your honest impression so far? How does reality compare to your expectations? Where else would you want to go with the tribe?

09:15 - KELLY 🦋 MASON @pinchekelly

12:08 - nancy elle 🌙 @msnancyelle

14:33 -Q Tiff to Xinyi: What is your morning routine?

15:29 - What are 3 of your favorite feelings?

18:10 - Q Tiff to Xinyi: What has it been like being on Wifi Tribe?

21:21 - Q Xinyi to Tiff: What are your favorite sensory experiences?

24:44 - Tiff: “It might be because I grew up in New York City, so I’m very used to people watching. And I’m very used to looking at people and wondering their lives, what did they do right before this moment when they passed by me, and what are they going to do after? Just this whole idea that everyone is living their individual lives but for one brief moment you can pass each other and experience… whatever you’re experiencing in that moment together… individually but also together.”

25:59 - Q Tiff to Xinyi: What is your creative process like (inception > execution)?

28:05 - nancy elle 🌙 @msnancyelle

30:25 - Level Up + Video Game Storytelling (learning things take time) Project

32:36 - Tiff: “I think sometimes it’s easy to think about how much work you have to put in but then also… if you want to put it in, it’s as simple as making the decision to put that work in. It’s like all you have to do is like, ‘I am doing this…’ and then you just do it.”

34:05 - Q Xinyi to Tiff: How do you define a stranger and at what point do they going from being one to not being one?

35:48 - Q Xinyi to Tiff: Have you had a meaningful connection with a stranger?

37:39 - Q Tiff to Xinyi: What are your thoughts on the recent rise of K-Pop and relative increase of Asians in Hollywood?

41:02 - Xinyi: “If you’re going to do this just to force diversity in your cast, please don’t do it at all. I’d rather not see an Asian person than to be represented like that.”

41:39 - Tiff: “Because it’s honestly more harmful, because it strengthens the stereotype.”

42:22 - Q Tiff to Xinyi: What is it like growing up Asian in Dallas, Texas?

44:25 - Q Xinyi to Tiff: What is it like growing up Asian in New York?

47:23 - Q Xinyi to Tiff: What is your affinity for other Asians in social settings?

50:49 - Tiff: “I’m very proud that I’ve gotten to a place where I don’t care anymore… and it’s like, if I like these people, I don’t care if they’re Asian or not Asian. I can feel comfortable, and if they don’t accept that, then I don’t even want to be around them.”

55:00 - Xinyi: “On the opposite spectrum, and this is me trying to find a balance because life is all about finding balance… we’re all just people…I don’t want to have to think about you in terms of your race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality… But at the same time, I don’t want to equalize everyone and be like, ‘there’s nothing special about you.’”

56:57 - Tiff: (on racism) “I feel like if people could open themselves up to just being genuinely curious about anything and everything it would make relationships and tensions so much less difficult…”

58:04 - Tiff: “Everyone should be on the stage together and have equal time…”

60:59 - Q Xinyi to Tiff: What are your creative goals?

And that’s a wrap! As promised, I’ll share a little funny mis-adventure Tiff and I shared during the last weekend of Oaxaca. So, I had made friends with a local barista who had offered to give me a tour of a local famous market. I thought it was something that was just in town so I extended the invitation to Tiff and... let’s just say that on a bus ride together like 10 minutes out into the country side, we started getting really confused. Long story short, we ended up a 30 minute drive outside of the city center in like one of the largest Sunday markets in that area. And because we had my local friend acting as our guide, we got a free private tour where we followed my friend who walked us through all the bread, meat, dessert halls and just ordered stuff for us to try. It was definitely one of the most whimsical and unexpected gems that can occur on a trip but I did feel extra guilty for the miscommunication cause I didn’t mean to drag Tiff out of town for a half-day trip. But she seemed pretty pleased by the adventure, and I definitely enjoyed it!

Anyways, as always, if you have thoughts you’d like to share about anything we talked about — please swing by the instagram page @dontbestrangers ! That’s also where you’ll find the link to sign up for our pen pals club, Tiff’s instagram account if you’d like to connect with her, and my personal instagram if you want to reach out! And... if you’re listening to this in real time, happy soon-to-be New Years and... don’t be a stranger!

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Hey all, Dani here.

A few months ago I did a wintery atmosphere recommendations post, and when I was trying to plan out my posts for March and April, I realized that I had had fun making the seasonal recommendation post, so why not try to keep going with it. So here we are, at the spring atmosphere recommendations.

Now, what makes for a spring atmosphere pick for me? Well, I find spring to sometimes be light and fun, and sometimes I find them to be books with a sense of hope for better times. Spring is that burst of brightness after the dreariness of winter, that inviting warmth leading us to the heat of summertime. So I wanted my books to reflect that.

Okay, first I need to talk about Donaya Haymond’s book Seasons Turning. I have been a long-time fan of this book, since long before it was in a bound print format. Also, this one definitely makes use of all of the seasons, but Spring herself is one of the main characters, so it feels even more appropriate for this list.

Next, I suppose it is natural to add romantic stories to a spring atmosphere story, but I also like my romances to have a little bit of magic in them. Fine, I do read non-fantastical contemporary or historical romances sometimes too. But this book, Heartstone by Ell Katharine White, is Pride and Prejudice meets dragon riders, and honestly I feel like that’s all I need to say to sell this book. I originally thought it was a standalone, but then learned it is a trilogy. The final book is out now (and I still need to read it), but I adore this book so much.

Then I have a couple of contemporaries to talk about. One is a cute YA contemporary romance that features fantasy without actually being a fantasy book. I’m talking about Now A Major Motion Picture by Cori McCarthy. The main characters are the granddaughter of a famous fantasy author and the actor cast in the lead role of the book’s film adaptation. It’s a fantastic story, one that I got so distracted reading while at work that I ended up losing track of time and coming back from break late. oops. Also, somehow I never wrote a review for this book, which is upsetting. I guess I’m going to have to re-read it so I can write up a nice review.

Finally for this grouping I have Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia. This book spoke to the creative being within me. Eliza is an artist and online content creator, and things get a bit complicated when one of her biggest fans turns out to be the new kid at her school. Of course nobody knows she’s the creator of this awesome web comic. It’s a cute and inspiring romance that I feel touches the soul of all of us who create artistic content.

First up for this grouping is The Philosopher’s Flight by Tom Miller. Whoa, actually this particular grouping are the only male authors in this whole list, but they are both extraordinary, so I feel good about recommending them. In this alternative history book with a little bit of magic/science, our main character wants to be a flier, a job that is solely filled with women. It is an uphill struggle for him to achieve his dream, but following his story just made me hope for better things to come.

And to wrap up this section, I need to talk about the Princess series by Jim C. Hines. Obviously, I find fairy tale stories and fairy tale twists or fairy tale retellings to be full of hope and eventual happiness. Well…this series is and isn’t that feeling. These books start after “happily ever after” has happened. So Cinderella has married her prince, Sleeping Beauty has been woken from her slumber (same with Snow White). But these stories have darker twists to them, and our heroines have more adventure they still need to accomplish…and some happiness and new happy endings can be found along the way. Also…I totally ship Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, because yes, that is a thing in this series. I love it so much.

I mentioned it earlier, but springtime is when I turn to romance more than most other seasons. Well, sometimes winter, but that’s just because I think that cute or steamy romances make me feel all warm inside. Anyway, there are a number of Christina Lauren books I could recommend here, but I’m going to pick My Favorite Half-Night Stand because of all of the co-author duo’s books I’ve read so far, this one seemed the most light hearted and fun to me. Plus it has friends-to-lovers and a love triangle that really is more of a secret identity thing, and I just really had a good time reading it.

If you want cute and heart-warming look no further than Catana Comics. You can follow these comics on Facebook or Instagram, but there are now two bound books that have been released, which feature several comics that were not released online. Follow Catana and John through adorable day-to-day romantic moments and every day moments. These are just adorable, and so darn relatable.

Obviously if you want a fun read, why not try a hilarious historical read. This is a book that is totally fine being not at all serious and sort of making fun of itself. So don’t go into this looking for something mostly serious with moments of humor. I should know; it took me three tries to finally read all the way through this book and enjoy it. My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows (known as The Lady Janies) is definitely that light and fun read for your spring mood.

And the final book I have on my recommendations list is Again, But Better by Christine Riccio. Bonus points: it takes place during the spring semester of a year in college, so definitely appropriate for a spring atmosphere recommendations post. This is endearing and relatable and pretty fun, honestly. I actually probably need to re-read this time, and now would be a pretty good time to do so.

Hmm…actually you know what, spring also makes me think of flowers blooming, and that makes me think of cherry blossoms…which then gives me two books I need to recommend solely based on the mental image of cherry blossoms flowering.

Shadow of the Fox takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Japanese mythology, and Wicked Fox is basically a K-Drama, but they both just come to mind when I think about cherry blossoms. Plus they have good mythology, fox-shifting leading ladies, and a definite emphasis on good food, which always makes for a good recommendation.

All right, well that is all from me for today. Feel free to recommend your own spring atmosphere books in the comments. I hope you all have a lovely weekend, and I will be back soon with more bookish content.

Recommendations: Spring Atmosphere Hey all, Dani here. A few months ago I did a wintery atmosphere recommendations post, and when I was trying to plan out my posts for March and April, I realized that I had had fun making the seasonal recommendation post, so why not try to keep going with it.

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'I always felt like I was the funny friend of girls that I fancied' - Chris O'Dowd reflects his teen years

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'I always felt like I was the funny friend of girls that I fancied' - Chris O'Dowd reflects his teen years

Dawn O’Porter (L) and husband Chris O’Dowd attend the red carpet premiere of EPIX original series “Get Shorty” at Pacfic Design Center on August 10, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Presenter Dawn Porter and fiance Actor Chris O’Dowd attend Fashion Kicks in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Beechwood Cancer Care Centre Stockport and the Chefs Adopt a School Project at Lancashire County Cricket Club on May 1, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage)

Actor Chris O’Dowd and wife Dawn Porter attend “The Sapphires” after party during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at The Brandt House on September 9, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Todd Oren/Getty Images for Weinstein)

Chris O’Dowd and Dawn Porter attend the Elle Style Awards at The Savoy Hotel on February 11, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Chris O’Dowd attends the “Juliet, Naked” New York Premiere at Metrograph on August 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

Chris O’Dowd in Get Shorty

Actors Chris O’Dowd, Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke attend the “Juliet, Naked” New York Premiere at Metrograph on August 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

Chris O’Dowd with his wife Dawn O’Porter

Chris O’Dowd and Dawn O’Porter attend the launch party for The Pool, a unique multi-media platform for busy women co-founded by renowned editor and journalist Sam Baker and broadcaster Lauren Laverne, on April 23, 2015 in London, England. www.the-pool.com (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for The Pool)

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Chris O’Dowd ambles into a café to meet me a week before he turns 39.

But by his own biological calendar, that birthday is long gone. In O’Dowd years, he’s already 52. “It’s like, ‘Am I not f**king 40 yet?’ I turned 39 when I was about 26. I feel like I’ve been very old for a very long time,” he says, squinting his close-set eyes. “I was the youngest and last kid [of five], left at home as my parents were breaking up. As a 15-year-old, I took on the behaviour of the man of the house. I was a child-man. That’s why I’ve played a lot of man-children.”

His overgrown boys have included tech slacker Roy Trenneman, his breakout role in Channel 4’s cult comedy The IT Crowd, record label jerk Ronnie in Judd Apatow’s This Is 40, and an assortment of oafs (not least a bad boyfriend in Girls). But since his turn in Bridesmaids in 2011, O’Dowd has become a regular in Apatow’s Hollywood gang of everymen. It was Apatow who suggested O’Dowd for the role of his latest emotionally stunted male: Duncan, a narcissistic music nerd in the film adaptation of Nick Hornby’s Juliet, Naked.

This is the first of two projects with Hornby. “I’m starting to feel like his muse,” he says chuckling, but he’s keen to dis-identify with the Hornby-esque male. “I don’t have the arrested development of his characters,” he insists. “I was brought up in a matriarchal household. My mother is a therapist, so we had mature conversations about behaviour and identity. Hornby characters believe, ‘You are what you like’. That’s increasingly part of the male psyche as we are clutching for an identity. We were told for centuries that our identity was tied up with machismo and now we are seeing that machismo has a lot of drawbacks.”

O’Dowd’s public image as the affable Irish slacker who merely stumbled into breaking America does not exactly tally with his dynamic CV. But he’s still conscious that “today’s cockerel is tomorrow’s feather duster”. On his writing desk at home in LA he keeps a photo of a “spit bucket” full of 30 half-masticated burgers for an ad he once did, to remind himself that his success is “not just a given”. He admits to suffering less from impostor syndrome than “an Irish inferiority complex. The British can be a bit snooty about Irish people, even now. They’ve seen the danger of the Irish that the Americans haven’t. Americans just see the Irish as jesters.”

It doesn’t bother him, he says, that he’s still seen as a comic actor despite a raft of dramas over the last five years. But some things do. In fact he can get quite riled, for starters, on the subject of Catholicism. In 2014, in John McDonagh’s Calvary, he played a wife-beating butcher wreaking vengeance on the church for being sexually abused by a priest as a boy. O’Dowd didn’t track down historical Irish victims for his research, he tells me, partly because he already knew so many. “They are not that uncommon. I know many people who priests have exposed themselves to.” He is a vehement atheist, and says the “small turn-out” for Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland in August is “the shape of things to come. For hundreds of years, the Catholic Church provided an identity for Ireland at a time that we were suppressed. The need is no longer there. So if they are going to keep f**king kids, they are in trouble.”

Read more: Review: Chris O’Dowd is pricelessly funny from start to finish in ‘Juliet, Naked’

The state of oratory is another one of his bugbears: he once wanted to be a political speechwriter. “Theresa May is such a terrible speaker. There’s so much verbosity and such a lack of creativity. Obviously in America, it’s become so juvenile. Taking ideology out of it, the conversation is dumbing because it’s so poor in its execution.” And Brexit: “Increasingly I’m like, ‘F**k the People. F**k you, if you didn’t get that they were lying to you’. It’s like a clown told me a story and I chose to believe it… It’s such a low ebb of human civilisation, a really dangerous time for Anglo-Irish relations. Boris Johnson wants a bridge to Ireland? What’s that going to solve?” Suddenly he stops, worried about moaning.

O’Dowd was born in Boyle, Co Roscommon, to Sean, a graphic designer, and psychotherapist Denise. He was left to the tyranny of his three sisters at 11, after his older brother left home. They amused themselves by painting make-up on their sleeping brother before sending him to school. As a survival mechanism O’Dowd developed a “big personality” in tandem with his fast-growing body. “I was 6ft tall by the time I was 11. I was a looming, towering figure of ridicule”. He played Gaelic football for the county. But, he says, he was never a “Jack the lad”.

By 13, he was already helping raise his 17-year-old sister’s baby. “I always felt like I was the funny friend of girls that I fancied. I found a position of comfort in that.”

By his own account, O’Dowd stumbled into acting after he accompanied a friend to an audition at University College Dublin, where he was studying politics and sociology. He paid his way through drama school with hod-carrying: “It was a very odd time: I’d get up at 5am to work on a building site, then go to a flamenco f**king class.”

There followed breaks in theatre, Vera Drake (2004) and a three-year stint on Irish drama The Clinic. But it was his role in The Festival in 2005 that brought him to the attention of Graham Linehan, who was casting for The IT Crowd.

Since the series began in 2006, the image of “techies” has gone from basement to virtual rock stars. “Our perception of what IT guys are has changed from Bill Gates to Elon Musk.” He’s not entirely sorry that Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been “getting their comeuppance” recently. “I just think that it’s odd that people who seem so socially stunted have got so much control over our lives.” In 2009 he took a one-way ticket to Los Angeles, where he stumbled upon the “naturalistic” comedy creator Judd Apatow backstage at a Louis CK gig. “I said, ‘F**k me, that’s Judd Apatow. I think he’s the reason I came over here.”

Read more: Dawn O’Porter says she was too proud to come home after her US series was dropped

Chris O’Dowd in Get Shorty

The other life-altering encounter in Los Angeles was with Scottish TV presenter and writer Dawn Porter; she changed her name to O’Porter when they married in 2012. There were only brief bachelor days before then, with co-star Jason Segel as his wingman. They once tried to pull the same girl with “verbatim the same text. It said, ‘Why don’t you swing over and we’ll pop open a bottle of vino on the deck’. We’d been hanging out and drinking a lot, so we must have started sharing a vernacular.”

Segel is godfather to O’Dowd’s first son Art, three, brother of one-year-old Valentine, and is a regular at the O’Porter’s weekly Sunday roasts for 20 in West Hollywood. O’Dowd has little tolerance for British cliches about LA. “People think that everyone in LA lives in Beverly Hills and has surgery. It’s the same as when Americans talk about the British as if everybody knows the Queen.”

He’s currently in pre-production for Hornby’s State of the Union, a TV series co-starring Rosamund Pike, following a couple in marriage counselling.

He was reminded of the salad days of his own marriage while unpacking boxes at their new London home. “We found some tea towels printed with a picture of us dressed as bridezillas for Halloween, and Paul Newman’s saying, ‘Keep the arguments clean and the sex dirty’. Now everything else is dirty.” Perhaps, despite two kids, Hollywood stardom and twinkling charm, O’Dowd is discovering you can’t have everything.

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Chris O’Dowd attends the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival After Party For Love After Love At Up And Down at Up&Down on April 22, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for 2017 Tribeca Film Festival)

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'I always felt like I was the funny friend of girls that I fancied' - Chris O'Dowd reflects his teen years

Dawn O’Porter and Chris O’Dowd attend the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Patron of the Artists Awards 2017 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 9, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation ) Dawn O’Porter (L) and husband Chris O’Dowd attend the red carpet premiere of EPIX original series “Get Shorty” at Pacfic Design Center on August 10, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) Presenter Dawn Porter and fiance Actor Chris O’Dowd attend Fashion Kicks in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Beechwood Cancer Care Centre Stockport and the Chefs Adopt a School Project at Lancashire County Cricket Club on May 1, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage) Actor Chris O’Dowd and wife Dawn Porter attend “The Sapphires” after party during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at The Brandt House on September 9, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Todd Oren/Getty Images for Weinstein) Chris O’Dowd and Dawn Porter attend the Elle Style Awards at The Savoy Hotel on February 11, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) Chris O’Dowd attends the “Juliet, Naked” New York Premiere at Metrograph on August 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) Chris O’Dowd in Get Shorty Actors Chris O’Dowd, Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke attend the “Juliet, Naked” New York Premiere at Metrograph on August 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) Chris O’Dowd with his wife Dawn O’Porter Chris O’Dowd and Dawn O’Porter attend the launch party for The Pool, a unique multi-media platform for busy women co-founded by renowned editor and journalist Sam Baker and broadcaster Lauren Laverne, on April 23, 2015 in London, England. www.the-pool.com (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for The Pool)

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Chris O’Dowd ambles into a café to meet me a week before he turns 39.

Read more: Review: Chris O’Dowd is pricelessly funny from start to finish in ‘Juliet, Naked’

By 13, he was already helping raise his 17-year-old sister’s baby. “I always felt like I was the funny friend of girls that I fancied. I found a position of comfort in that.”

Read more: Dawn O’Porter says she was too proud to come home after her US series was dropped

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Mini K-Drama Reviews

Shows I recently finished and LOVED and fully recommend: 100 Days My Prince and Romance is a Bonus Book

K-Dramas I’m Currently Watching:

Today’s Webtoon: Don’t think I’m gonna finish it.

She Would Never Know: Kinda board, not sure I’ll continue.

Once Upon A Small Town: Cute but not very attention-grabbing so it may take me a while to finish it.

Love in Contract: Very disappointed, probably won’t finish. Although the cat guy was interesting.

Cheer Up: So far probably my favorite show since Alchemy and Extraordinary Woo ended.

Bad Prosecutor: This one is fun! It’s gonna be a good time and a wild ride.

#100 days my prince #romance is a bonus book #today’s webtoon #she would never know #once upon a small town #love in contract #cheer up #bad prosecutor #Elle watches kdramas #Elle reviews kdramas #k drama recommendations

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My reviews of all my favorite k dramas I have seen so far (up to 12)

1) Hometown Cha Cha Cha: The gold standard. Chief’s kiss. Best show I have watched in a very long time. It’s an absolute masterpiece and delight. I want to live in that fictional town forever. Go watch it now! Its got Gilmore Girls and Hart of Dixie vibes. 6/5 (Netflix)

2) Her Private Life: Super funny and charming. The romantic leads have insane chemistry. The premise is so good! I LOVE that the lead is a Korean boy band fan girl. Might be the most rewatchable of all the k dramas I’ve seen so far. 5/5 (Netflix)

3) Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung: Great strong female lead. Very good messages. The most adorable prince I’ve ever seen. What more do you need? Couldn’t stop watching. I hope Cha Eun Woo gets more parts like this in the future. 5/5 (Netflix)

4) Start-Up: Great acting, compelling storylines. Very cute love story. Intriguing plot twists. High quality cinematography. Intense love triangle. Grandma is MVP of the show. 4/5 (Netflix)

5) Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo: It was refreshing to see a bad-ass yet vulnerable woman like Kim Bok-Joo as a romantic lead. I hope there are more characters like her on tv in the future. The main couple was adorable and very different from most other couples. They had so much fun together which was fun to watch. 4/5 (Viki)

6) Run On: Cute,fun, silly and pretty light. A very easy show to watch. I especially loved the supporting cast. The art student guy was adorable. Can he get a spin off? Strange storyline but it was a fun easy ride. 4/5 (Netflix)

7)Touch Your Heart: Don’t be fooled by the first few episodes, the characters will become very likable and the court cases and romantic storylines will become very intriguing and compelling by episode 3. If you can just stick it out for a while, you will enjoy this cute series. 4/5 (Netflix)

8)Doom at Your Service: I did not think I would like this but I really loved it. I enjoyed the made up theology a lot. The main couple and the smaller side characters were really likable. I didn’t like the second male lead editor guy but he wasn’t in it too much. It was a sometimes real sad yet ultimately heart warming fantasy story. 4/5 (Viki)

9)What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim: This show has elements of what I like from every other K-Drama I’ve seen: great chemistry between the leads, hilarious supporting cast, pretty light and fun. That being said, it did feel a bit formulaic at times. It’s pretty much Two Weeks Notice, which I love. 4/5 (Hulu)

10)Crash Landing On You: This show is so interesting. I love seeing what life is like in North Korea. Oh and the main couple has so much chemistry they became a couple in real life. Very lovable side characters. Unfortunately it becomes a bit too melodramatic for me about half way through. The first half was phenomenal though. 3/5 (Netflix)

11)True Beauty: Makes me sad to say this because I love Cha Eun Woo but I just don’t think this one is for me. It’s a great show if you like angsty teen love triangles. It has a good message which I loved but I really didn’t care about the side characters. I found myself fast forwarding through all the parts that didn’t have the main couple in it. 2/5 (Viki)

12)Goblin: I just can’t get through it. I’m currently on episode 12 and I just can’t anymore. The fact that she’s a child and he’s permanently 35 (or 900?) is too creepy. How did this even get made? I think I could have really enjoyed it if they just made her an appropriate age. The only redeeming quality it has is the adorable Grim Reaper but you can watch him without being totally creeped out in Touch Your Heart. Should I force myself to finish this? 1/5 (Viki)

What are your thoughts on these shows? Do you agree or disagree with my rankings? What do you think I should watch next? On my growing list to watch are So I Married My Anti-Fan, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Our Beloved Summer, and Oh My Venus. Am I missing anything?

Update: I did finish Goblin. It was pretty painful for me honestly. Thank you commentators for all the recommendations! I added a bunch to the list. Just started So I Married My Anti-Fan. It seems super fun so far! I love that the boss lady from Run On is in it.

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Life & Style, April 15

Cover: Meghan Markle’s dramatic delivery

Page 1: Photo Flash -- Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford threw a star-studded goodbye party

Page 2: Contents

Page 4: Top 10 Rodarte looks -- Lucy Boynton, Yalitza Aparicio, Shailene Woodley, Tracee Ellis Ross, Danai Gurira

Page 5: Constance Wu, Dakota Fanning, Rowan Blanchard, Lady Gaga, Brie Larson

Page 6: Twinning -- Anne Hathaway vs. Miley Cyrus, Sandra Oh vs. Bella Hadid, Haley Lu Richardson vs. Kourtney Kardashian

Page 8: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom starting a family

Page 9: The women of The View tell all, Throwback -- Milo Ventimiglia, Biggest Spenders of the Week -- Blake Griffin, Offset, Lupita Nyong’o, Nina Dobrev, J. Cole

Page 10: Priyanka Chopra cozies up to Nick Jonas’ ex Miley Cyrus, Jussie Smollett cleared of all charges

Page 12: Wendy Williams destroyed by her husband

Page 13: Lucy Hale is developing a frosty reputation with the cast and crew on the NYC set of Katy Keene, Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson talking marriage, VIP Style -- The Chainsmokers, Kat Graham, Fran Drescher, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas, Luann de Lesseps, Giancarlo Stanton, Alyssa Edwards, Jamie Chung

Page 14: The Week in Photos -- Mandy Moore with Justin Hartley and Sterling K. Brown and Chrissy Metz and Dan Fogelman and Shane West

Page 15: Justin Theroux, Khloe Kardashian

Page 16: Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu

Page 18: Ian Somerhalder, Jessie James Decker, Jimmy Kimmel and Science Bob Pflugfelder

Page 19: Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas

Page 20: Cara Delevingne and James Corden, John Cena, Hilary Duff and Miriam Shor

Page 22: Millie Bobby Brown, Elle Fanning, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel

Page 24: Stars Behaving Badly -- Mario Lopez and Cybill Shepherd, Kate McKinnon, Jimmy Fallon and Hugh Grant

Page 26: Saw What?! Tiffany Haddish on her romantic wish list, Jordan Peele on his fear of doppelgangers, Kelly Clarkson on her electric car, Amy Schumer on her pregnancy, Ariana Grande on her food obsession

Page 28: Lori Loughlin headed for a split from husband Mossimo Giannulli

Page 29: Christina El Moussa and Ant Anstead’s honeymoon baby, Lady Gaga and Jeremy Renner going public

Page 30: Cover Story -- Baby joy and drama for Duchess Meghan Markle

Page 34: Chip and Joanna Gaines fighting over baby no. 6

Page 36: Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie getting cozy

Page 38: Why Katie Holmes can’t quit Jamie Foxx

Page 40: Love & Basketball -- Iggy Azalea and Nick Young, Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker

Page 41: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons or Blake Griffin, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson or James Harden or Rashad McCants or Lamar Odom

Page 42: Who Lives Here? Calvin Harris

Page 44: Entertainment

Page 45: Star Review -- Savannah Chrisley, the newsprint dress Taraji P. Henson wore on Empire is Gabriela Hearst’s “Jane” shirtdress

Page 46: Festival Fashion -- Alessandra Ambrosio

Page 48: Coachella Beauty -- Victoria Justice

Page 50: Style Crush -- Mandy Moore

Page 52: Diva or Down-to-Earth -- Sacha Baron Cohen, Gigi Hadid, Priyanka Chopra

Page 53: Helen Hunt, Jamie Chung

Page 54: Social Stars Posts of the Week -- Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Daniel Radcliffe, Heidi Klum and fiance Tom Kaulitz

Page 55: Pink and Carey Hart and son Jameson, Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Grey’s Anatomy stars Ellen Pompeo and Giacomo Gianniotti and Justin Chambers and Jesse Williams, Amy Schumer

Page 56: Horoscope -- Aries Kristen Stewart, They’re Not Together But They Should Be -- Aries Maisie Williams and Aquarius Evan Peters

Page 58: Made Ya Look -- Serena Williams and Roger Federer

Page 60: What I’m Into -- Susan Kelechi Watson

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