Janine Kaye
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Learnings from Nobody Wants This in a Millennial Point of View!
"I really like you a lot. I'm on your side, I can handle you"
1. Love can find it's ways at 30.
Who would have thought that finding love in your mid life would be this beautiful. The series didn't dwell much about their age but they are right there at that 30s corner. They both have their own things in life, and cautiosly they work their way through their relationship. It's like pressing a reset button but you already know what you needed to do, so make way and change. and that my friends tackles the
2. Romantic Healings. Tough and big word! But it's more of the willingness to do the right thing for each other to make it work :) Kasi they have been into relationships before they met each other. Unconsciously they put their best foot forward for each other. and all I could say this is a rare example of a healthy relationship on screen!
3. It's all about the grey areas! my favorite word to say whenever I have a discussion of balancing acts. It seems vague but the series had discussed the possibility of finding a deeper connection with someone even if you haven’t known them for a very long time. May story sa ganyan, months mo palang kilala INLOVE KA NA! Parang ganun :)
4. The series also depicts that timelines aren't necessary. Not because society dictates that in this era or timeline you have to be this, or that, you're supposed to be in a relationship but it's about you slowly gliding to the flow of life that if what is meant for you is meant for you. and what is not is not for you. Timelines ruin the fun of enjoying our come what mays.
5. Communications is the key, the key to all successful relationship, no explanation needed! But in all aspects of life, communication is the solution of all solution, this is not as easy as we wish it could be but if we work this out, our relationship, Love or Friendship or Family, would be smooth sailing!
6. Choosing each other. there are some moments in the series that shows that one snap could change the course of their relationship, yung tipong ay nako! kung di ko to mahal ayaw ko na! ganern! but I would go back to that one line I'm all in, I deal with a lot of crazy. What made me kilig is the ASSURANCE, the assurance that I will be with you even if there are some broken parts. Waaaaah NOAH REALLY GAVE THAT BEST MAN THAT HAD GRACE THE SCREEN OF ALL GREEN FLAGS!
My Key takes on Nobody Wants this:
- is that they gave us a realistic happily ever after, something we’ve all been waiting for. They choose each other even when they don't need to pick each other. What is love, if not working on ourselves because we realize that not only our partner, but we also, deserve a better version of ourselves, right?
- The series has kept us faith in love. We can find love in our 30s. They have met in a place where little did they know they are each others happy place.
You can also check my vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc3jCixM2EY&t=612s
Thank you so much for reading all through my little blog! See you to our next Post!!!
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Celebrity (Kdrama Review)
Hi, it's been a while since I wrote a blog about a k-drama series I have sat down for hours and sunk into this K-drama world. And this blog was in this zone of drafts, I felt like it's so unfinished that I didn't want to publish it.
I really miss blogging! In connection to blogging and the digital age, here I am writing about a kdrama I have watched last July, and that my friends is Celebrity.
Everyone has been talking about this series here and there. The story focuses on Seo Ah Ri (Park Gyu Young) a young saleswoman who lives with her mom who runs a dry cleaning business.
In the process of getting to know Ah Ri, her family used to be wealthy however when her father died and their company was bankrupt, her family was left penniless.
I have watched Park Gyu Young countless of times from Sweet Home, It's okay not to be okay, Nokdu Flower, and Dali & Cocky Prince, she really has this feminine charm that you want to protect at all cost but is a smart, fun, strong woman that would really make you question why in the world that I have thought of her as naĂŻve.
She really had me and my brother hooked by her soft gestures to that one feisty charisma! She really had carried herself all throughout the series; she had her humble beginnings but the dark side of fame had caught on her too much that all you wanted was to root for her and at the same time leave the society that trolled on her; specifically the Cabin Society.
Yoon Shi Hyeon (Lee Chung Ah), the big sister of the Cabin Society. One of the calmest characters' in this series. From the beginning, Shi Hyeon already had a soft spot for Ari. You can feel her so much from the weight of her actions, her tone of voice, her smile and her attitude towards Ari, not only too Ari but to girls in Cabin Society too (if only these girls are nice). I love Lee Chung Ah in VIP, well all of her characters are lovable too, but there's something about her aura in this type of drama. You'll never know what's she's up too until she would utter her words.
Shi Hyeon may seem like she only follows the rules that should be bent, but there's something even beyond her character that you would like to know aside from how she can be Seo Ari's Ally.
Han Jun Kyung (Kang Min Hyuk), when he first showed up in the scene at the bar, I felt like his character is somehow a happy go lucky character, a fine gentleman charmer who definitely likes Ah Ri. But he's way bolder and deep and than that. I came to somehow dislike him a little too, but all is well, because he's character is like a little bit of a shinning armor to Ah Ri. I feel like his character is one of the arcs that is needed to make Ah Ri's character shine and stronger. But Ah Ri is stronger by her self. But yes, he's like one dashing man really wanting to take care of Ah Ri NO MATTER WHAT.
There's is just this scene, that made my mind blown! And I'm sure you know what I mean!
Jin Tae Joon (Lee Dong Goon) Shi Hyeon's husband. I know from the moment he walks in the camera, this man is up to no good, there's just this certain vibe that he has that "Ammm not to be friends with" kind of feel. Whenever I see Don Goon on my TV Screen, I am always reminded by his character in Marry Him if you Dare as Anchor Shin, and I
The series goes back from the present to the past. What had happened why these characters are taking this route, you would totally be out of your seat just by the different twists and turns on every episode. When I first heard about it, I thought it was all about the glitz and glamour of being a celebrity in South Korea. But it's definitely the inner causes and effects of fame.
Learnings:
1. Fame is not everything.
Celebrities are under pressure to perform all the time. You are in front of a camera all the time, and it is difficult to lead a life in the world of glamour. -Sushmita Sen
As older celebrities, locally and internationally. fame is not really everything. It's not about rainbows and unicorns, but it's much more deeper than that. Celebrities had to face a total amount of pressure not only for the people who sees them but the scrutiny of people who may dislike them.
2. Cause and Effects of Social Media
The world of social media is fair (I supposed it was), you can make your own content, create, and express yourself with the beauty of the internet. It's basically a freedom wall all around the world. But unfortunately, it's not the case as social media is diverging into a bigger state phenomenon that freedom of expression has been used to cause negativity, hate and disarming fake news. Usually everyone behind computer screens are no longer black and white it's beyond measurable.
Let's face it, the sad part of social media is that most famous people suffer depression. From constant scrutiny of people behind computer screens, The tabloid headlines, the gossips, and relentless judgements take a toll on a celebrity/influencer's mental health.
Just like the series had describe, being an influencer is not some walking in a park agenda. The pressure is real and good and bad competition is everywhere. The series also showed us that in between PR managements and arrangements there are the people behind the scenes gracefully handle media interactions, your brand image, your values and at the same time help you empower the different challenges you need to face becoming an influencer. Especially focusing on what truly matters in creating and connecting to your audience.
3. Be your authentic self
Here's the thing with authenticity, there are some who forget that being authentic is being oneself. But how? In celebrity, the series touched on that genuine connections, and genuine interactions will lead to success. Easier said than done, yes, a lot of people are genuinely kind and you can see it through their body language and all. But always know too that not everyone who smiles smiles back at you. Then again Authenticity is GOLD!
4. Balancing Public and Private lives
Just like how celebrities usually say that Living in the limelight isn't all about glitz and glamor; "Celebrity" gives us a glimpse into the life of a celebrity and it tells the viewers to always draw boundaries when it comes to personal life and public life. The same way when it comes to using your social media. Share not because it's a part of the norm but share because you want to impart an inspiration to your viewers.
My takeaway with Celebrity is to not everyone who smiles at you is your friend. Not everyone who invites you wants you to be a part of their team, and always THINK before you click. Always be careful and be kind to others.
Celebrity also shows that not because fame is overpowering, your insecurities and challenges are shielded. The show is almost a raw personification of celebrities, and at the end of the day each and every one of us is human.
If you're dreaming of stepping into the zone of being an influencer, I believe Celebrity shows you a glimpse not just glimpse but the world of digital media. Take time to understand the pros and cons of entering the world of digital world.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Learnings from Hometown Cha Cha
Finally had time to take time and watch Hometown Cha Cha. I was too indulge with crime-fighting kdramas that I have forgotten this gem existed.
It was such a fun ride of all episodes. I was smiling from ear to ear at Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho's chemistry. But what has even amazed me was the chemistry with everyone in Gonjin.
I was laughing at one scene where Hong Du Shik had shown Hye Jin his certificates, I remember my younger self telling my dream employers my skills hahaha ANYHOOOO>...
Hometown Chacha is one of the kdramas I could really add to my list of healing series. It's a kdrama full of quotes and lessons.
1. Learn to apologize.
“If you can’t pick up split milk, you should at least apologize to them for spilling the milk, rather than avoid them.” – Hong Du Sik
Apologize by heart. Sometimes as the elders say, it's easier to say sorry but not really mean it. At the same time it's always a huge thought process to admit that we are wrong and we are sorry. As humans, we are not perfect, we commit mistakes, we are sometimes wrong, because in the end we must take responsibility for the actions or words we have said or make.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Weak Hero Class 1
"What is this feeling? I'm getting goosebumps. What's your deal? You're being so soft right now. I mean the way you are looking at me, your behavior, the way you talk, your facial expression... It's making me feel gross."
Weak Hero Class 1 is based on a popular webtoon of the same name; features top-ranking student who seems so weak, but uses what he has learned in his lessons, to fight back against the bullies in his class.
The series starts with our protagonist Yeon Shi Hoon (Park Ji Hoon), that was introduced at Byeoksan High star student. His appearance may tell you his really a studious student, meek and quiet, but out of silence he suddenly proceeds to the back of the class and hit a student with a book.
13 days prior to the book hitting incident, it showed the timeline of how everything started, and why he did what he did. Shi Eun's character showed that he is really a model student. His good in his studies, watching his mom (whose an academic lecturer) in between breaks and receiving a gold prize in a math competition. Meanwhile, his excited, happy classmate (whom I thought was a happy child), Jeon Yeoung Bin (Kim Seo Gyeom), who got the bronze award, out of nowhere, he just threw a shoes at Shi Eun and that how everything between them got a bit out of hand.
Verdict:
I have always loved school dramas, I feel like I am too old for school dramas but school dramas have a lot of learnings and realizations that sometimes I wish I have watched when I was younger.
But since Weak Hero Class 1 has a rating of 18+ for violence and profanity, I guess this won't hit the watch list parents want their children to see, and it's eye-opening to watch it now that I am older.
The main core of Weak Hero Class 1 is friendship, school violence, and bullying. And according to International Statistics (stopbullying.gov, Sept 2021), one-third of the globe's youth is bullied. In the Philippines, in the year 2018, 6 out of 10 Filipino students are bullied regularly,
School violence is not a new theme for a K-drama. But instead, it diligently followed the characters' struggles by focusing reasons of the lasting effects of violence on a victim. Students, victims, experiencing this types of abuse may struggle not only outside the school walls but also outside their homes.
Through the course of the series, we see each main character grow particularly Shi Eun, Soo Hoo, and Beom Seok, but we also have witnessed how their friendship grows and lasts. I must say that since Weak Hero Class 1 streams through the comforts of our home, I was shocked by the gritty, intense, dark imagery of violence that was captured through the camera lens. From its cinematography to the change of visual colors, to the emphasis on emotions of happiness, pain, and friendship, the series really showed moments per moment of guilt, triumphs win, and sanctuary, specifically the "hope" they give to one another.
(SPOILERS AHEAD and my own point of view)
The drama is rich with roller coaster emotions that you'll be wanting to finish the next episode. There's angst, there's friendship, there's betrayal, there's love, excitement and the cast had perfectly delivered everything that you couldn't ask for more.
1. Social Media (it was slightly focused on Instagram follows) = COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY!
I just really felt bad that Beom Seok's approach to the friendship he built with Soo Hoo and Shi Eun was based on an Instagram follow. I just felt that this had something that could be talked about, but I also couldn't blame what's going through his life, I feel like this scene was a little touch on how social media could mess up with our brains. Who followed who, whose friends with who. But honestly speaking, social media could really mess up a friendship (because misunderstanding could follow). There will be some point where "why aren't you following me?" or why aren't we friends on FB. But at the end of the day, it is something to be talked about. No problem could be fixed without communication.
2. When the weak fight back
As I was watching the first episode, without watching the trailer nor reading the manhwa or summary, it already gave me the gist of our weak hero. My heart was bouncing with glee when he had fought back but much to my amusement, I was shocked by how brutally bloody that scene was (if you guys know what I mean, and if you are going to watch it). I may say this kid may look weak but he is not! Looks are really deceiving.
The fun thing about his character is he fights back with the knowledge he learned from books, basically science, and it's all gravitational forces and yes I have understand you Isaace Newton!
But as the weak fights back , there's also this connotation in the series which I could say "kapag tahimik nasa loob ang kulo", it's a Filipino thing when someone's quiet, there's something boiling from within them. As for Shi Eun, I couldn't blame him for fighting back, he warned them so many times, and he had enough. I thought as soon as the fight ends he will be the one being "suspended" or kick-out in school. Good thing that the school, his teacher has taken his side.
3. Not all homes are safe. (What happens in the corners of our homes is not what we think it is.)
They say that our home is our sanctuary, our safe haven, a place where we could be whoever we want to be without the judgment of the world. But what if you are broken inside your own safe haven, that what seems to be a sanctuary is a place where you are unsafe, being scrutinized and judged.
As we dwell into each character's progress, we found out that Shi Eun's family seems to be dismantled (his dad is an athlete or a coach, while his mom is a lecturer or a teacher that has videos online), and despite his dad being quite present, the echoes of silence that lingers in his home is deafening. And the only thing he could be good at is his grades.
On the other hand, Beom Seok had it worst. Imagine being adopted and all you wish was a family that could care and love you like their own is far more worst than you could ever imagine. I am so angry watching his dad beat him, (I remember Nam Kyu Man in Remember; those beating gave me chills and anger) I feel his pain;. His actions may seem relevant due to what he is suffering at home, but at the end of the day, it's his choice to do good, and his choice to do bad. His really a good friend, really, it's just that his character was far way more than just a good friend. "Sayang"
4. Family can be our friends = Surround yourself with good People.
As the series centers around friendship, we can basically see the love of these kids for one another, from forgiveness to excitement, to protection, to an unforgettable brotherhood. They say that friends are also our soulmates, and this series had shown us that in between all our fights and struggles friendship is remedies for broken souls.
5. A little Kindness goes a long way
If it wasn't for Soo-ho's kindness to Shihoon and Beom Suk wouldn't experience having the fun of being with friends. Soo ho's kindness extended to Shi hoon that he would like to understand what's is going on in his life, and he would want to understand his feelings. But at the end of the day despite of the kindness the two friends showered Beom Suk, it's his prerogative (and the way he sees his friendship from the two of them).
Overall, I really love the series! 1000/10!!!!
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