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#7073166 [2017.06.11] 너는 나의 후회없는 청춘이다 You Are My Regretless Youth (Hong Kong)

Posted by takenine on 24 June 2017 - 08:40 PM

Another great write-up, as usual!  Sorry for the belated read and response, but hey at least I liked your photos right!???  But seriously, these are always great to read; I'm honestly surprised you can remember everything in such detail; I'm sure if I attended and wrote something, it'd just be a deluge of badly taken photos and "ah, she was pretty and sang some songs but I kinda forget but yeah, you should go if you can!" kind of nonsense.

 

But thanks for taking the time to write down your thoughts, not just for the people who couldn't attend, but also because I think someone should (needs to?) write the sentimental things too, if even to just remind us of the bigger picture, and not just mention the set list and rant about how pretty Taengoo is.  Uh, though, that's always nice too heh.

 

Hope you enjoyed Hong Kong~  Next time, try to go when I'm there (jk) :P


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#6998442 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 10 November 2016 - 06:49 AM

Wow I haven't touched this in a while.  I'm sure none of you are too interested in hearing about the drama of my life, so let's just stick with the actual drama dramas!  This is a pretty big commitment, and tbh I'm not sure if I'll be able to carry through with it, but let's just go for it and regret it later, yeah?
 
So without further ado...

[DRAMA] The K2

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cr. Wonderful Generation

 
Background
 

To begin, in case you have no idea what I'm talking about, The K2 is a currently-airing tvN drama starring Ji Changwook, Sung Yunah, our Yoona, and Jo Sungha.  I know, all those Yoona's!  That means double the fun, right?  With this drama, Ji Changwook apparently became the highest paid actor for a cable show; I mean, he even did his own stunts and all, such wow!  Is this finally the drama where Yoona gets paired with a guy of comparable age that I actually like!? (Sorry, other male leads..)  Or perhaps.. IT'S A TRAP! and things will get way more complicated, who knows.
 
Unlike the family drama You Are My Destiny (YAMD), The K2 is more similar to The Prime Minister and I (PMI) in that it's a lot more politically-focused and -driven.  Still being a Korean drama though, obviously there are still going to be family dramas as far as eye (or I) can see, except we're going to skirt around them in the public eye (lol)!  Nothing better than resolving family troubles in front of the entire country.  Oh, and we might as well do things that will affect the lives of basically everyone else too because why not??
 
The K2 is made up of 16 one-hour episodes, the first of which started airing on 23 September 2016.  At the time of this writing, it's been pretty well received drama- and Yoona-acting-wise, especially for a cable drama!  
 
[DRAMA] The K2: Episode 1
 

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Make sure you take care of your skin so you can be all pretty pretty jjang jjang like the actors and actresses here.


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#6922440 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 25 November 2015 - 07:33 PM

[SHOW] Kko Kko Tours - Tiffany
 

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Another contrived romantic pairing set up to break hearts that would realistically never come true?  Super obvious drama setups?  Minimal Soshi screentime?? Real relationships history?  I'll buy it!

 

Hook, line, and sinker/Fishing


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#6901092 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 13 October 2015 - 07:12 AM

*throws all the stones for not liking TRICK* 
 
Good review, nice and SHORT (like this post) and honestly made me chuckle a few times. Honestly though it took me while to like The Boys, cause of all the rapping, just....why....? *hides behind cover* 
 
Anyway, keep up the good work. Seems like you enjoy making these review.


OMO A REPLY.

 

I suppose I do deserve to be stoned for having bad taste in music.  When The Boys first came out, I remember saying how I wasn't a fan of the "the boys the boys the boys the boys" part at the beginning (to which I remember someone being slightly upset that I didn't have completely positive things to say about the song haha).  Rapping-wise, I'll agree with you and say it wasn't fall-out-of-your-chair amazing.  I can't say much about the rapping in IGAB either, but I personally think the one in IGAB is way better.

 

(and these are good procrastinating items; I forgot to take more pictures when I went home last time though, so I only have super low-quality pixels instead of pictures for all the other pending reviews.  Dunno when I can write more)

 

YAYYAYY COMPLIMENTS FROM MY FAVOURITE DIMAAAA.  


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#6793236 [COMP] The Chopping Block

Posted by takenine on 11 April 2015 - 01:08 PM

I loved the in-depth analysis of not only the musical and artistic delivery but also the environmental factors to which that CMIYC was released; I found myself basically agreeing with everything you said (probably because I come from the background of bias).  Loved your way of expressing your opinions as well.

 

Hoping to see more reviews from you soon.


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#6750260 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 25 January 2015 - 11:59 PM

A super late update to a dying thread.  Sorry, guys!  I've been a bit busy ><  Your comments are always 100% appreciated :)
 
[MERCH] Girls' Generation Complete Video Collection

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We've honestly seen all these MVs before.  Oh, but it comes with a pen and playing cards?  Sold.
 
Repeated/Redundant


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Hello hello~!
Popping in a comment of encouragement since you seem a bit 'low spirited' with the lack of comments. 
I've been reading your reviews for a while but seriously did not know what to comment xD
Of course, I've already posted here before (yes I did finish YAMD [it was pretty good btw~]), I was just curious to how you were doing and came to visit ^^
I really really really really  enjoy your entertaining, yet thorough reviews :3
Upvoted everything because you really really really deserve it, with all the time and effort you put into writing these~
 
and wow, so many reviews to *once again* look forward to ^^
takenine hwaitingg!
 
 
EDIT: I second GGFanJan's request :3

 Thanks for dropping by! :)  Wow, you finished YAMD!  I'm impressed~  Thanks for reading :)
 

Hello! Sorry for not keeping my promise of being a faithful reader. :(
 
Anyhow, I really like your reviews, they're well written and fun. ^^
 
Oooh, the stamps, they really look neat. I don't think they're really worth the money though lol
 
As for Taeng's WGM, I've seen a few eps but I didn't really find it that much entertaining tbh so I never watched the whole thing. I really loved the scenes with all the girls though. ^^ And the bungee jumping episode was fun!
 
Keep up the good reviews. And if you ever find the time for it, I would really like to read your review of Jessica&Krystal.

 Hello hello buddy!  This is such a late reply, I don't even know.  They're definitely not worth the money xD  I'll see if I have time to review Jessica&Krystal; honestly I haven't watched the whole thing yet (gasp), so I'm slowly jotting down my initial impressions.  We might get a mini review of each episode as a result of that... but not promises haha
 

I know I said this to you yesterday, but I love your reviews! They are so funny, but they're also informative. I especially like your You Are My Destiny review - that was great.  :laugh: I haven't watched it, but now I want to!
 
Anyway, good job. I'll definitely keep an eye on this thread. :)

 Thanks for the comment, and sorry that it took so long to update!  Haha I'm glad you want to watch YAMD now, but hopefully you'll start when you have time and not when things are going crazy :P
 

The humor in your reviews really make them worth reading ( other than the fact that they are REVIEWs hahaha)
anw i find that the only thing good to come out of taeyeon's wgm is that we got to see her in the gorgeous wedding dress

Thanks for reading! Taeng definitely looks great in a wedding dress; maybe I'll review Seo's WGM sometime, and we can rave about how pretty she looks in a wedding dress too ha


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#6619603 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 28 August 2014 - 07:28 PM

Another post. How high can we go? :( At this rate, I should just merge everything or delete my thread for breaking rules! D:
 
Hm, does one post and everything in spoilers work... Alright, if I review another [MERCH] next, it'll be an edit!
 
[MERCH] Girls' Generation Limited Edition Special Stamp Collection
 

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Do I really want little pictures of images I've seen a thousand times and very likely have bigger versions of it already?  BUT OF COURSE!
 
Greed/King Midas


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#6611369 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 18 August 2014 - 10:08 AM

Updates:
 
1. Edited the Diary pictures and review. So pretty
2. Double posting.  Please don't report me.
 
Edit: WOW 
Da Funk!  You're a meanie face.  Go back to your own section.

 

[SHOW] We Got Married - Taeyeon and Hyungdon
 

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What silly sillies.  Can we have more Jessica?
 
Jessica/Taeyeon


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#6579815 [2014.05.11] Meeting JungSis in NY

Posted by takenine on 25 June 2014 - 03:17 PM

Sounds like a super fun time!

 

Thanks for sharing your epic crusade to catch a glimpse of Jessica and Krystal!  If only all fans were as well-mannered as you :P  I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dear snow cone though :(

 

And that episode.... it's finally out... 8)


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#6531111 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 06 May 2014 - 03:53 PM

@LucySONE2 Thanks for commenting!  The drama's a big one to tackle, but hopefully you'll find it worth your time (if you ever get around to it :P)
@GGFanJan  I'll be keeping you to that promise >.> The extreme sophistication continues
 
 
***apologies in advance for my craptastic phone camera; the thing is ancient, and I’m obviously a world class photographer, so obviously these pictures would come out amazing!  I’ve left all my stuff at my parent’s home so I sadly can’t retake them right now.  I took allll these pictures in advance, so they're kinda lame
 
***also, since I don’t have the all this stuff with me on person, sadly my reviews will be a tad bit more shallow >.<  I suppose I'll update when I get home, which won’t be for quite a loooong while

 

***edit: updated! Yeah they still suck.  This is as good as they're going to get
 
[MERCH] Girls' Generation 2012 Official Diary
 

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It’s pretty and feels nice.
 
Preeeeeecioussssss/Precious


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#6512235 [COMP] Reviews of Total Sophistication

Posted by takenine on 18 April 2014 - 10:25 PM

THE LONG VERSION
 
Hey all!  Welcome to my humble thread of randomness; this exists purely because I promised it would.  Perhaps I'm lacking in vision or... something, but hopefully it'll come sooner or later!  Promises are promises are promises.
 
Here, I'll be "reviewing" (aka talking pointlessly about) a lot of the official Soshi merchandise I have, as well as some dramas, I suppose!  Please do not expect awesomeness.  For merchandise, I will be focusing more on the physical aspect rather than the musical critique.  Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you stick around!  :)
 
And if all that was too much for you to read, then perhaps my reviews aren't for you.  But since I want to keep this valuable part of my audience in my reading base, I'll be including wonderful, thought-out, short summaries for all you lovelies.  Here it is!
 
THE SHORT VERSION

I no know how to review. Halp.
 
 
Index (not in chronological order; highlight for rating)
 
[ALBUM] Girls' Generation (2007) --> 8/10

[ALBUM] The Boys - English Version --> 6/10

[ALBUM] The Boys - Korean Version --> 8.5/10

 

[DRAMA] The K2: Episode 1 --> 7/10

[DRAMA] Unstoppable Marriage --> 6/10

[DRAMA] You Are My Destiny (see below) --> 6.5/10

 

[MERCH] All About Girls' Generation: Paradise in Phuket --> 9.5/10

[MERCH] All About Girls' Generation: Paradise in Phuket DVD Preview Photobook --> 7.8/10

[MERCH] Girls' Generation 2012 Official Diary --> 6/10

[MERCH] Girls' Generation Complete Video Collection --> 7/10

[MERCH] Girls' Generation Limited Edition Special Stamp Collection --> 4.5/10

 

[SHOW] Kko Kko Tours - Tiffany --> 5/10

[SHOW] We Got Married - Taeyeon and Hyungdon --> 4/10

 

[SINGLE] MR.TAXI / Run Devil Run --> 6.8/10

 

[SONG/MV] Party --> PAAAARRTTYYYY

 

 

Coming eventually maybe, in no particular order
(requests taken)

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Mods feel free to edit and change anything according to your whims or all the rules I break  :(
 
You're not famous until some n00b reviews you.
 
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[DRAMA] You Are My Destiny

 

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Why’s Yoona holding her eyes like that. Who’s that guy what do they like each other.  Who’re they.  What’s happening.
 
Why does everyone hate each other.  They're so mean omg.  That's terrible.  Let's fast forward.  Hahahaha guy's little sister is Yuri.  It's YoonYul omg
 
That’s a lot of vegetables. 
 
Why do they all love each other now.  What is happening.  Who died? What.  Is Yoona pregnant.  Scandal!  I don't understand.  This drama sucks.
 
Rating: 999/10!!!1!!111!!
 
In all seriousness though, I liked this particular drama at the time.  I really did.  Watch.


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#6421528 Suggestions&Questions Box~

Posted by takenine on 09 February 2014 - 08:15 AM

Does it always have to a positive review ... are you allow to say " this is awful " as long as you explain why ??

 

Well, it's fine if you have a valid reason for your opinion and if it's not outright hating/bashing. :)

 

Some quotes from the "About" and "Rules" threads just to be clear:

You can write about things you dislike and still have a respectful tone if you want to, so that's no excuse for bashing or hateful remarks.
Your own opinion probably won't be the same as everyone else's, so both readers and reviewers, stay classy and just agree to disagree. Don't pick up fights, or a moderator will come to take care of it as soon as the situation is brought to our attention.

 

3. No bashing (applies to reviewers and people commenting reviews)

This is basic manners. You're allowed to dislike a product, a song or a review--just be nice about it. Constructive criticism is okay and encouraged; rude remarks are not.

 


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