Escapism Therapy 2022: First Quarter

 At the rate that I'm going, I will be able to finish just 12 kdramas this 2022. It's actually weird that I don't get to watch and finish a lot of kdramas cos I actually have a lot of time on my hands. Anyway, here's the run-down on my kdramas for the first quarter of 2022 ☺

Our Beloved Summer

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What made me watch this drama was the fact that the OST includes Kim Taehyung's song Christmas Tree, and only for that reason at the start. Well, I did enjoy it albeit it's a bit slow. I find Choi Ung's character endearing although I bet in the real world, nakakainis siya kasi ang tamad niya. Lels. And we sort of share the same dream, and- 

Galawang tamad. Haha. I understand where Choi Ung's character is coming from. I mean, he knows what he wants to do with his life and where he is right now in his life is already enough for him. It was actually easy for him because things kind of came to him easily (or so we thought). To him, everything he needs and wants in life he already has and he can't ask for anything more... until ze girl broke up with him. 

Yeon-soo, on the other hand, didn't have it easy. She was raised by her grandma alone after both her parents died. From then on, she had to strive for everything she wanted to have/achieve. Her bitchesa attitude was a front and also some kind of a defense mechanism. When she broke up with Choi Ung, I feel it wasn't only because she didn't want to be the hadlang to Choi Ung's dreams or career, but I guess she also took it against him that he had it easy. 

So this is a story of enemies turned lovers turned enemies turned lovers again, and I guess I live for this kdrama trope which explains why I liked it. And also that I get to hear V's voice every now and then. 

So what's my key takeaway from this drama? Perspective is everything. 

The King's Affection

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Eto naman sa dramang 'to, main consideration for watching was the male lead. I first watched Rowoon in She Would Never Know and I instantly took a liking to this adorable boy. I actually started watching this drama last last year and only got to finish it this March. Ang bagal ng story and there's not much chemistry going on between them. Mas may chemistry kami. Chareng 😆

I blame this drama for my slow start this year. Not sure if it's entirely due to the story or because I really am not fond of sageuks. And omg these sageuks- so masalimuot! I can't fathom why people would want to be queen or king when it would cost one his or her peace of mind. I'd rather be a commoner living in the mountains, planting camote for my own consumption. 

Key takeaway from this drama- wala. Hahaha! 

Hospital Playlist

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Another drama I started watching August of last year, but someone in our household contracted COVID and the hospital scenes gave me anxiety so I had to stop watching. Only picked up where I left of last month and I'm glad I did because I enjoyed the drama ☺ 

My favorite character is Ik-jun but my favorite storyline is Jeong-won and Gyeo-ul's. Kasi nga I live for kilig! 

Etong mga doktor na 'to ambabait! I've been in hospital quite often these days and medyo isang doctor pa lang ang medyo ganyan sa kanila haha. Cute din siya ;) Haha. So anyway, what's enjoyable about this drama is the camaraderie among the main characters, akin to Reply 1988 (same writer!). Siguro what I didn't like lang was how this drama reminded me of my own health, LOL. Will be watching Hospital Playlist 2 soon where I will be anticipating more conflicts. Hindi puedeng happy-happy all the time, diba? 

Key takeaway from this drama- I should take care of my health if I want to enjoy life. Mahal magkasakit and hindi all the time pogi ang doctor mo (kung yun lang ang consolation mo sa pagkaka-ospital). 

Business Proposal 

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This one is still actually ongoing- two more episodes to watch, but I guess I can write something about it now. This drama was not in my To Watch list but when nurses in the hospital recommended that I watch it, I immediately picked it up and here we are now, just waiting for the last two episodes. Maganda naman siya, not 'ANG GANDA!' levels pero it was very entertaining. Aside from the enemies-turned-lovers trope, contract marriages/relationships is another trope I like which explains why I'm enjoying it. 

And oh, if you want to enjoy this story, you have to suspend your disbelief. Sige, make-up daw and wig, but if you keep on meeting up and more often, at close range, one would eventually put two and two together. Boses pa lang. And Ha-ri has two noticeable moles on her face... I mean, wala man lang 'you look/sound familiar' from Tae-moo? So ayun nga, suspension of disbelief ay kailangan.

Fun and nakakakilig to watch, definitely my cup of tea ☺ And may I add, our lead guy fell for the lead girl first. Excited to watch episodes 11 and 12 later. 

Key takeaway from this drama- Yellow umbrellas bring good luck in love. Makabili na nga ng yellow na payong 😂

So there, one drama for every month. Ang bagal considering I sort of have all the time in world right now. I think Twitter is the culprit (and BTS!) since I spend so much time on Twitter, nakiki-Maritess on election-related news and stuff. I actually started watching Flower of Evil while waiting for Business Proposal episodes and promising naman. I wish to be delighted and surprised by this drama. On second thought, baka surprised lang pala at hindi delighted. Hehehe.