"You heard that, guys? I accomplished my mission in one take. He is someone I love and cherish the most, my friend, my dongsaeng and sunbaenim. It's my friend Jimin. Just now I said 'I love you' and received 'I love you' right back. Jimin is a friend that is really sincere, sweet and kind on and off camera. He's the best. Even though he is my friend, I learn a lot from him and I am thankful for him. [to Jimin] I really love you." - Ha Sungwoon on a radio show after he received a mission to have someone say 'I love you' to him. Jimin was the first person he called.
Through the Darkness (2022) I recently finished watching Through the Darkness a kdrama about the first criminal profiler in South Korea Kwon Il Yong. It was a slow burn of a show and I imagine that if you are from South Korea it would really hit hard. Kim Nam Gil takes the lead role as the empathetic and intuitive Kwon II Yong.
Lullaby by The Nerd Connection provided the perfect accompaniment to the painstaking and painful mind hunter work of the main characters. The guitar provides a clear sense of time moving relentlessly forward, appropriate for a series which spans the years from the establishment to the acceptance and consolidation of unit as a key part of the institutional structure of the South Korean police force.
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Strangers from Hell (2019) Creepy and utterly addictive, Strangers from Hell stares into the abyss and the abyss swallows us whole. I've written about the Hannibal parallels in the relationship between the two lead characters before but, just to reiterate, the sizzling chemistry between Yim Siwan and Lee Dong Wook is difficult to turn away from even in the most tense and gory moments.
The Rose's Strangers is a taut, grinding rock song which perfectly embodies the claustrophobic feel of the show. The backing vocals whispered behind the agonized voice of the lead singer communicate the persistence of the devil to influence while the lyrics emphasize the sensation of being trapped, slowly asphyxiated and wholly corrupted by evil.
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Our Blues (2022) Our Blues wasn't everybody's cup of tea but, this drama, highlighting the struggles and small triumphs of different members of a close knit fishing community on Jeju Island kept me hooked until the end. It, along with Secret Garden, Something in the Rain, Run On, and The Island, are the reason that Jeju will definitely be part of the itinerary for my dream trip to South Korea.
With You sung by Jimin and Ha Sung Woon will forever be associated with Min Seon A's emotional journey. She loves her child deeply but cannot care for him because she is literally drowning in her sorrows. Her journey to self acceptance, recovery and healing, aided by Lee Byung Hun's character Lee Dong Seok, is determined and poignant and is perfectly reflected in the lyrics of the song, "I promise I'll never leave your love. My heart is beating 'cause of you"
[ENG] 220721 BTOB's Kiss The Radio - What Big Picture Did Sungwoon’s Best Friend Jimin Draw? ☁️✨ The “True Friend” Vibes are Felt in His Answer. BTS Jimin’s Phone Call📞💜
Do you ever go back and watch old lives? I was reminded of pink-haired Jimin today, so I watched one of his lives from 2019.
In his 190120 live, Jimin said about his dear friend Ha Sung-woon, “you are me, I am you.” He talked about how they became friends right away after they met; it was like friendship at first sight! I love their bond.
He also talked a lot about “Promise”. And looked particularly gorgeous.
Anyway, if you’re in the mood to watch an old live, this is a good one. Highly recommend! 🤩