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Review: ‘Lovely Runner’ K-drama (2024)

It is so hard nowadays to find a drama that you know you will return to it again but Lovely Runner is an exception. Man, what a drama! It is filled with every trope that exists. It is divided into three main parts and is a true traveller drama that is not as confusing as other dramas. K-dramas are now creating more male leads that are cheerful and lovable like Ryu Sun Jae. He is literally a loser in love and what a plot twist in the second ep that I did not expect.

Im Sol, is an angel and a hilarious character that did every embarrassing thing to protect her Sun Jaeeeee, hahaha. The girl went through a lot to change her and his fate, but if you are tied by the string of fate, nothing can stop it. The family of both is freaking hilarious, especially Sun Jae’s father. He can’t believe that his son can be this loser for a girl, his reaction is priceless. Im Sol’s mother and brother is another story of sarcasm.

I loved her grandmother and just predicted she was the mastermind. The plot was everything, we get to see idol and fangirl trope, friends to lover trope, dating trope, and even enemies to lover trope which is my personal favourite. In every timeline, their meeting is iconic and hilarious. Kim Tae Sung and Baek In Hyuk need a shout-out for their screen time filled with entertainment.

Now talking about the cinematography, it is like a rainshower that you watch from your window. How the rain falls upon the leaf petals like droplets and how flowers glow in the rain enhancing their beauty. How colourful umbrellas are seen everywhere and how much we want to jump in the puddle and let the rain wash away all our sadness is what the cinematography looks like, you really want to enter into the screen. There is no doubt acting was top-notch.

How much both try to erase each other from their life, but fate always wants them to tangle with each other. Now talking about the ending, to be honest, I don’t personally like the ending of many K-dramas because they drag problems till half of the last episode and only half part is left to show the couple’s happy moments which are rushed.

But Lonely Runner is an exception. The last few episodes did not drag the villain part of the story but let it flow normally with the scenes, which I liked and the last episode was just about their happy moments which is very rare for a K-drama. Lastly, Byeon Woo Seok deserves every appreciation, he truly killed it and Kim Hye Yoon is a sweetheart in acting and their height difference is to swoon for.

The OST is beautiful is an understatement it matched with the vibe preciously.

My Rating: 9/10

Total Episodes: 16

My Favourite Episodes: 11 and 16

Genre: Time traveller, comedy, and romance

If there’s a fate that doesn’t change no matter how much you try to change it means the choice didn’t change. There are choices you make even though you know the consequences. Because you like it. – Sun Jae to Im Sol.

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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Taare Zameen Par (Stars on the Earth)

“If you want to win competitions, then breed racehorses dammit, don’t have kids!”

Taare Zameen Par, the Indian movie released in 2007, has so much in it that I get goosebumps every time I watch it. I was too young when I watched the movie but still, I remember how much it reflects our society. Ishaan is a young boy with dyslexia and his older brother is a genius. And Ishaan’s father has the same expectations from both but only one can fulfill them. He fails to understand not every child is the same even when they have the same blood running. Ishaan’s father always shows anger at him because he can’t be like his older brother or other children. He can’t read or write, but rather than finding out why he is struggling, he accuses him of not doing enough. Ishaan was the boy who needed more love from his parents and equally, the assurance and acceptance he longed for. There is a scene in the movie, where he was roaming and saw a father with his toddler on his shoulder buying him a gola (an ice ball) and he was there just standing alone. The love and care that he deserves and wants from his father never began but only the series of disappointments he felt every single step in his life. Even his teacher could not understand him and he was sent to a hostel which he assumed was a place where parents send their children to punish. Ishaan was a genius in drawing but not in studies, his father labeled him lazy because learning what is written in the textbook is important. But then his teacher, Nikumbh understood and taught him how to write and read. And he was the one who understood him and that should be his parents. But again parents are so engaged in finding their children’s mistakes that they fail to see what mistakes they are committing. Nikumbh understood Ishaan because he also had dyslexia. One good teacher can change everything like Nikumbh did for Ishaan, but it’s hard to find that teacher.

My mother was my guide when we watched this movie. Apart from what I learned she explained to me so much. She told me that not every child is the same and that is okay, every child is special but some have other specialities that this world calls names. Every parent who does not have a special child will never understand how much it takes for the child to grow up being loved not just by his parents but by the world as well. Why should a child expect love from others when their own parents do not care for them. Society is so harsh that until they don’t go through it, they won’t understand. Understanding a child is every parent’s job but not everyone can do it. Blaming the child is not an option; they do not choose to be born like that. Every child is special in their own way but not every parent can see this. If it is easy for the parents to point out their children’s mistakes then the world will do it anyway. Ending this by saying that every child is a star on this earth (The literal meaning of the movie title).

There have been such gems amongst us who changed the course of the world because they could look at the world differently.

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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Book Review: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

I have been eyeing this book for a while and my best friend got this for my birthday. It was my first book by Freida McFadden and honestly, I had high expectations. Did it live up to the hype? Absolutely! So basically it is about a housemaid, Millie who started working for a wealthy family, Winchester which consists of Andrew and Nina, the husband and wife and their daughter. And Millie learned that Nina is strange and secrets start to unfold but does it really or more secrets start to pile up?

The writing of Freida is simple and it kept me engaged till the end. I read this book in one sitting because, in the beginning, I felt like everything was making sense but when the plot twist happened I was shocked and there and then I learned that people who act super sweet are actually psychopaths. Again, This book reminded me that we can’t judge anyone just by their looks but everyone has huge secrets.

Nina is the true character of this book and I absolutely loved her. Freida wrote her so smartly and Nina taught me how to play a real game and win. Another reminder from this book is that if you feel like you are playing the main character in your life, you are the pawn in your own game. The plot twist was mind-blowing, I did not see it coming. Also, this book sheds light on generational trauma, the person is not born like that but the world and people around are responsible for it. Also, the book gives the warning to never trust a person so easily there are a lot you might not know so stay back, know the person and then trust.

I highly recommend this book as it’s very fast-paced and fun. Also, you will get to experience a lot of emotions and the ending is very satisfying.

Rating: 4/5

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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A Random Midnight Thought…

Acceptance of what can’t change can actually change your whole life.

The most important thing I have learned in my life is that to succeed I need to accept and face my faults rather than make excuses to save myself and give myself false assurance. It is all about us, in the end, we can’t blame anyone else if it’s even their fault nothing is going to change anyway. Nobody will take responsibility for our life, we only have to take it and acceptance is vital. The hardest thing is to accept the inevitable and we know nothing will change it, it has happened but we need to accept it. I know myself and my faults but accepting that will highlight my insecurities I want to run away from. But I know somewhere that I need to accept it, it is a part of me and I am not perfect nor do I want to become one. I just need to see myself through all my flaws and accept all the faults I made but also it made me reach somewhere. If that fault had not happened maybe I would not be here sharing my words with the world. When I started blogging, I did a lot of research but never I doubted how I was going to do it and here I am. It is going to be three years of my blogging journey in 2 months, isn’t it crazy but it is said true when you are having fun, time flies. With blogging many good things came but before I made myself better I had accepted the inevitable of my life that I can’t change.

It takes a lot of courage to accept the fault but it is the way to move ahead. Failure is not a bad thing but a thing that will play a role in shaping your dreams and life because through unright ways we reach unexpected destinations. You are doing great and don’t shy away from your failure keep the courage to accept it maybe it might open doors to things that you always longed for or things that you never knew you needed.  

This comeback is personal, it’s apology to myself.

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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Book Review: Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

“I can’t believe you think I could ever reject you, Anastasia, You have no idea, do you? The lengths I’d go to if you’d let me. What I’d do to make you happy.” – Nate to Anastasia.

Once again, remind me not to judge a book by its cover. But here the cover was absolutely beautiful but the inside was not up to the mark. I do not consider myself a big romance reader because whenever I read a romance book it does not make me feel butterflies but empty from the inside. For me, romance is not excessive physical intimacy but things that make me feel the whole zoo in my stomach. Staring, tension, slow burn, light hand touches, gestures, and small things that scream intimate love.

As a literature student, I am not a stranger to how writers for centuries have written female characters as inferior and villains. And in the 21st century, it is the same. Anastasia Allen, the FMC is so annoyingly written that I could not bear to continue because of her. Nate Hawkins, what another green flag.

To be honest, when I first read the meeting of FMC and MMC I thought Nate would be a red flag but the way he understood her and talked to her was so green-coded. There is no plot in the book, it is just straight-up smut and forced smut I felt like and I didn’t feel any chemistry between the characters as Anastasia was so annoying from the start.

The only thing I liked about this book was Nate’s friendship group was freaking hilarious and I loved it. Henry, the character he is; if he exists in real life, I want him as my best friend. What a guy, I have never admired a fictional character like Henry and his book is coming very soon. He kept whole toiletries needed by girls in his room, so anyone who needed them could use them. I hope Hannah doesn’t ruin it and shows Henry how savage, straightforward, and understanding he is.

And lastly, the Epilogue was absolutely not needed, it was one of the parts that killed the vibe of the book for me.

Rating: 2/5 (only for Henry)

“Whether you two are together or not, if you are tired of Nathan you can sleep in my room. I’ll get the air mattress again.” – Henry to Anastasia.

Side Note: I just want to clarify that this is entirely my opinion, you are free to love this book and I am free to give my opinion on this book. I would be very happy if you loved this book but please do not take this review to heart and it is okay to have different tastes. Thank You.

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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The Interpretation of The Society.

The biggest challenge of life is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else.

Growing up, studying, going to a good college, making friends, getting a high-paying job, owning an apartment and car, getting married and having children all before 30 is what a typical society’s interpretation looks like. Is life really about following the stereotypes that have been going on for a long time? And we have seen the result of it, haven’t we? Following the pattern of things that have already left a not-so-good inspiration in the world is pathetic right? Society expects from us so much that they are not able to achieve yet they force it on the passing generation. The interpretation of society is amusing, they don’t let us dream and if we dream they make us so afraid of achieving it and simply put us in the position of going with the life pattern that has already been set even though it brings so much trauma to us. I have learned a very important thing: if you want to do something extraordinary that doesn’t set with the society pattern then you also have to face the reality of life already set by the society. We want to do something challenging, something new that brings us joy but also be complacent with reality, it’s harsh but it’s true. It is so hard to find something that brings us joy and if we truly find it then we have to take the risk of achieving it and bringing out all the flaws that might drag us down. The hope and promise to the future self that amidst all the society’s interpretations you will always come back to me and find your way back home, back to yourself. The pressure of society goes away when you meet the right person, the person that is a reflection of you and you can just…be you.

“Talk to yourself like someone you love.” – Brene Brown.

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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Review: ‘Queen of Tears’ K-drama (2024)

“One day, when only one of us is left, the other one can come and meet them. Then it won’t be scary at all. Because we’ll be together.” – Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun Woo.

Let me start with the most recent hit K-drama that broke so many records – ‘Queen of Tears’ starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-Won. Honestly, it was my first K-drama where I was on time with each episode and eagerly awaited the next episode. Let’s start with the main leads so they are shown as a married couple and I love the chemistry between Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-Won. It was vital that the lead couple should look like husband and wife and the casting of the main leads was perfect they really gave that vibe which for me was important.

Now on to the acting if you are a follower of K-drama you know Kim Ji-won as Rachel Yoo in The Heirs and Kim Soo-Hyun is one of the highest-paid actors which means acting was expected to be top-notch. And as expected the acting was top-notch. No one can play a cold character like Kim Ji-Won. The drama genre is said to be rom-com, but nothing in the drama screams rom-com. In every episode, there is so much crying by the leads. There is a lack of communication and through that misunderstanding arises but I loved that they did not drag it out long.

So from the start, the relationship between the couple is not good and I loved that they didn’t start on a happy point but went directly with the problem and I loved the flashbacks. It started with the couple and then both families got involved so the flow was amazing.

After the fifth episode, Baek Hyun Woo was a big green flag for the way he was always there for his wife and the love that was shown hidden, the comeback of it was mind-blowing. K-dramas have never portrayed “Man in Love” the way they portrayed Baek Hyun Woo. He has cried every single episode and prayed for his wife. What a green flag. Hong Hae-in, the woman she is. No woman has ever loved a man like Hong Hae-in loved Baek Hyun Woo as he was her first and only love.

The plot was amazing, there was thriller, tension, chemistry, family bonding, and the way everyone got a happy ending. I loved the ending it was very realistic and the writer is a genius way in the end everything that was happening from the first episode made sense. The drama is realistic so there is not much romance but many crying scenes and in the end, it’s Audience of Tears not Queen of Tears.

Now OST, I loved it. It was sung by Crush – Love With All My Heart. It is so soothing and does not overpower the scenes.

My Rating: 9/10.

Total Episodes: 16

My Favorite Episodes: 8 and 15

Genres: Romance, Romantic comedy, and Comedy. (The genres can be deceiving)

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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Drama and Book Reviews.

“I think humans are only sane when they’re lonely. So I think I’m saner at night.” – My Liberation Notes.

I never really thought the fictional world would bring me so much comfort and I will love every second of it. K-dramas have a special place in my heart and I will forever be grateful to find comfort in it. I am starting a new chapter in my blog journey where I will be reviewing dramas and post-book reviews. Mostly I watch K-dramas, Japanese dramas, Chinese dramas, Thai dramas, and Taiwanese dramas. I have been a K-drama fan since I was 14 years old. Back then it was not easy to watch K-dramas as we did not have an internet connection and I didn’t know where I should watch. But I do remember my first ever K-drama was Playful Kiss and at that time I thought it was a Chinese drama, seriously? Also, I was obsessed with Housefull, the Thai version. So I thought let me expand my area for my blogging journey as this will also help me with my experience and simply it’s fun. I will be reviewing and giving my opinions on the dramas.

As for books, I have been reading them since I was 16 years old and it’s been years of my reading journey. I am a very particular kind of person about what I am watching and reading. If I don’t like it then I don’t like it, which is okay. I know a lot of people shame others if something popular is not enjoyed but let me tell you everyone has different tastes and if the majority likes it that does not make that drama the best and vice versa.

So shall we begin, we shall! I hope you all will support me and don’t hesitate to leave your opinion.

Someone being patient with you is one of the softest forms of love. – Rookie Cops

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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Live a Little…

Fight for your fairytale.

Don’t you just sometimes want to sit in front of the ocean alone and just think about everything that is going on in your life? We all deserve a break in a beautiful place where our minds and hearts are at ease. It is so important to have days to shut down our brains and just relax in the moment. Till today I have realized that work and study are forever and the stress from both will be with us throughout our lives. However, amidst that we might miss the opportunity to live in the moment. We might think let’s finish work and then take a break but tell me how much of it is possible? None. The importance of taking a break is not talked about enough. Work makes people so exhausted that living life is like living in a machine that has already been set on auto mode. Being mentally exhausted is like zooming in on a random point that feels like it is suckling you in and there is nothing you can do to zoom out of it. People have so much stored in their minds other than work like the different talks, feelings that have left us strangled, the feelings and emotions that we can’t let out and it is eating us from inside. Life is meant to be like that. It is all about ups and downs, yes “Ups” means we all will have that moment when life feels like it is great, don’t be afraid of challenges they will at first break you but without even noticing it will also make you strong.

Live a little – live a day without worrying about what the next hour will bring you, live without thinking about the next second, live like your heart feels happy, live carelessly until an inner smile has not made up to your face. Life will hardly make you feel great but that does not mean you don’t have the right to live contentedly. Life is like a dark door but with cracks that allow light to pass through it so Live a Little.

Never regret anything that makes you smile.

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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Setbacks.

Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.

Is it important to have days where you feel like you are getting nowhere? It is important to have days where you feel like a failure. Is it okay if you have a setback? The amount of time I have felt that my life and hard work are going absolutely nowhere is just insane. Life is so funny on one side they make you feel like you are in heaven’s bed and the next moment it throws you from the stairs to the road of hell. Even though many say that life is all about ups and downs nobody gives you the solution or assurance that everything will be alright. But this world will blame you for not working hard and not meeting the expectations of others. If you look at setbacks they test you till you are at the end of a dark hole, they never let you come back again easily. When people say that you truly understand what life is and what you are meant to do is when you are in the worst situation in your life. Your setbacks will make you feel that you are the worst to live and no positivity can reach out to you. Funny isn’t it? Then what is it that is supposed to reach out to us to pull out of the endless setbacks? The answers that you need to find yourself! If you are struck just think why you decided to do this and choose this irrespective of so many options and then there will be so many answers to it and maybe more questions for yourself and believe me, you will find the answers. It is said right that what we are truly looking for is within us just don’t let things like setbacks hold you back for things that you truly want. Embracing failure is the key to success because a person should know their weakness as they are the reason why setbacks can’t hold enough and you can break through them.

setbacks HAPPEN…go get it again

Till we meet again, Be Happy, Be Grateful, and Keep Smiling – a girl who likes to write.

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