Bye bye, so long and thanks for the tears. WTF?!!! This doesn't look to good *cold sweat*
Spoiler In Words Yi Kyung looks at Ji Hyun with a surprised expression on her face. Ji Hyun tells her about how her fate will turn out, and begs her not to tell Han Kang.
Ji Hyun brings a picnic basket to Han Kang's restaurant, and requests that they act like lovers on a date for the day...
Chloe Says: Oh no oh no oh no, I'll never be the same again if this turns out badly. How much more tears do you want me to shed? There is a great chance that I might die of dehydration.
I like rap in songs, but sometimes vanilla is just better. The original demo for the song sang by Rihanna and Eminem - but seriously this vanilla is even better - a very very much raw-er version about a brutal co-dependent relationship caught in an abusive cycle, each still needing the other despite the horrors (very much like what we heard about Kang Min Ho's parents?). Why do people stay with the ones who hurt them so? We'll never know. Spoiler In Words Upon hearing that Ji Hyun has miraculously woke up, Han Kang rushes to meet her, only to hear the distant voice she uses to speak to him before: "Long time no see." Upon realizing that Ji Hyun has no memory whatsoever of the past 49 days, Han Kang is extremely let down (I understand, Kang-ah. But at least she is stilll alive loh, not like Song Yi Soo).
On the other hand, the term for the Scheduler is coming to an end, hence Yi Soo wanting to meet Yi Kyung. An envelope drops from the sky above, and it even says: "An invitation from Song Yi Soo", surprising Yi Kyung... Chloe Says: Suddenly (and miraculously), I'm wide awake again. So imma going to watch 17 and 18, tattas.
No salvation in sight for Min Ho, looks like he's hell bent on destroying every last bit of Ji Hyun's happiness and thereby earning his one-way ticket to hell. Looking to save up all the bad karma this year huh? Not even Bae Soo Bin's aegyo off the set can save you from the wrath of 49 Day fans, buddy.
Spoiler In Words
The Ji Hyun who is using Yi Kyung's body can no longer hide her feelings for Han Kang, whom has been treating her sincerely all this time. She suddenly embraces him from the back, a surprised Han Kang asks: "Is it you Ji Hyun?" Ji Hyun's heart aches over the fact that she cannot answer that question.
Min Ho find In Jung who is shivering because of Ji Hyun, and tells her that his plan is on the brink of collapse. He tells her to think of ways to finish it off since she was the one who proposed it in the first place. In Jung is surprised to see this side of Min Ho.
When I did finally catch up with 49 Days over the weekend, the scene of me watching Ep. 16 wasn't pretty (in fact, that's probably an understatement). Not only was I crying like a train wreck, I had tissues stuck up my nostrils (mucus!) and had to resort to Lamaze breathing to calm myself down. I knew it was coming, but I might as well have not.
Stupid spoilers don't prepare your heart at all. Sheesh.
Spoiler In Words Han Kang gets a shock when she sees Yi Kyung leaving by a taxi. He follows after her. The Scheduler helps up the fainted Ji Hyun and sends her to Seoul Station on his motorcycle. Yi Kyung who has arrived at Seoul Station took the train. Following behind, Ji Hyun and Han Kang also takes the train.
Towards Yi Kyung, Han Kang says that she is the only one who can find a certain person around here (i.e Ji Hyun) and pleads for her to help. Ji Hyun is also crying saying she wants to live, and that she only need 10 days. Yi Kyung is able to hear her cries and pleas.
As a result, Yi Kyung is prepared to listen to her circumstances and begins to talk to Ji Hyun's soul face-to-face.
Chloe Says: I think it's GREAT that Yi Kyung tries to leave Seoul. For that means she WANTS TO LIVE, despite still being the Expressionless Queen. Also, thank heavens for Han Kang (what will Ji Hyun do without him?) I'm just worried that they will send Yi Soo to the elevator as he helped Ji Hyun to the Seoul Station. I mean, the higher ups aren't that cruel right? They won't do that right? That doesn't count as a favor right?
Jung Il Woo and Nam Gyu Ri @ outside of Seoul Station:
Oh I see the bike!
Han Kang at the station itself:
Via BTS pictures @Baidu's 49 Days, Chi trans of SIW by MIC_LARGE @Cheng Xi's subtitle group.
Spoiler In Words Through Ji Hyun, the Scheduler (i.e Yi Soo) gets hold of his past photos. Suddenly, Ji Hyun's appearance with Yi Kyung's from five years ago overlaps. Yi Soo remembers those times that he fought with Yi Kyung due to a misunderstanding. As a result, he recalls the memories he had with Yi Kyung and his feelings for her. He weeps, remembering his old life.
On the other hand, the Min Ho who knows about Ji Hyun possessing Yi Kyung's body goes to Yi Kyung's place and secretly hands over a check to the landlord, asking her to drive Yi Kyung out of her property...
I know the title mentions 49 Days, but forget about JHJ, Lee Yo Won, BSB and Nam Gyu Ri. It's all about The Scheduler baby!
I suspect that his subplot is 99% responsible for my sudden peak of interest in the show. For me, the journey was incredibly mediocre until the turning point during Episode 12's ending. Something snapped in me during the last 15 minutes of that episode. An episode later, I love everyone, from Han Kang to Shin In Jung (in fact, I found the supposed "witch" most pitiful).
Now for the pages:
A very emo side profile.
Next, it's chibi's turn:
So cute! The texture of chibi's hair looks the same as his real life self.
Moe glasses! Did he don them in 49 Days? I can't recall....
It must be fun being the only supernatural being in the drama, you get stylistic photoshoots^^
More memories are revealed, and more mystery unravels. The following stills are from Jung Il Woo's weibo (Chi twitter) account, and it features him from his "past", most likely remembered by Song Yi Kyung during her emergency visit to the psychiatrist (for more details on the plot, see the SIW for upcoming episode 15 here).
Farewell (Insa) - DBSK
If I'm feeling a tad melancholic now, imagine the Kleenexes I'll end up using on D-day itself. Because there's nothing soppier than a proposal that never was...
Yi Soo goes out to buy a wedding ring? Then dies on the way? Andwehhhhhh~
But those are the cold facts: A flashback way back in Episode 1 confirms this:
Song Yi Kyung remembering a certain young man's body lying on the gravel before trying to kill herself on that very same road, that very same day.
It's the very same outfit.
Credits: BTS photos from Jung Il Woo's weibo, investigative info from Autumn in Jiangnan@Baidu's 49 Days, Episode 1 screenshot by hellochloe.
What I like about soundtracks is that they're like unspoken words of the show (especially Korean ones, they're dead on). And this song is in Song Yi Kyung's POV, obviously thinking about Song Yi Soo Q_Q
I hope the couple will get good closure, but either way I have a sinking feeling imma going to cry like a baby...
The Lyrics:
You're breathing, you're living, in my heart
My heart is crying, you're walking, in my heart
From the day you were beside me, you're always in my thoughts, calling me
Cold tears keep shedding, falling non-stop,
My heart hurts because of you and it keeps hurting
On days that I miss you, days like these, because I'm missing you
My tears are falling again
I'm choking on the words, even swallowing it, the words "I love you"
Launching into the wind, flying far far away, I'm missing those words you said
The words that couldn't be communicated to you, becomes a long sigh and flows through my heart
Cold tears keep shedding, falling non-stop,
My heart hurts because of you and keeps hurting
On days that I miss you, days like these, because I'm missing you
My tears are falling again
The you that's always been appearing right in front of me, is filling my heart, overflowing it
Becomes tears of heartache, yearning tears, you keep living in my heart like that
Cold tears keep shedding, falling non-stop,
Because I love you, because these tears are tears of love
Even if you were by my side and couldn't say those words,
I really love you
Credits: Image from Jo Jyun Jae's Hong Kong fansite, lyrics translated from Chi to En by hellochloe.
Boy, who would have known. It took me quite a while, but I'm finally hooked (as in the bad crack kind) on this show and happy to hear that it's got 20 episodes instead of the usual 16-18. Five more episode of goodness :)
Love Will Come Through - Travis
And what a cliffhanger! Gloomy girl recognizes Min Ho! How???
Spoiler In Words Yi Kyung who does not know how to answer him (i.e. Min Ho), she panics and runs away. She has no idea what to do; in the end she enlist the help of the psychiatrist, Kyung Bin. On the other hand, Min Ho feels that Yi Kyung has been acting unusually. After checking, he concludes that the possibility of Ji Hyun being in Yi Kyung's body is plausible and feels anxious over it.
Meanwhile, Yi Kyung recalls painful memories of her past with Yi Soo and could not help but shed a tear in front of the doctor. Upon seeing this, Yi Soo unknowingly tears up as well...
Chloe Says: In the week of shocking discovery...I've also found out that...
BAE SOO BIN is such a sweetheart off the set! His performance last week on his revelation of his childhood was amazing. I can't hate him anymore, despite the fact that I hate people who use their sappy childhood story as a justification to be evil.
This is too adorable XD
The chivalrous prince.
The Adorable strikes again.
Peace out! ☮
Via Jo Hyun Jae's Chinese fanclub (China), Baidu's 49 Days
This post has absolutely no purpose whatsoever...well except maybe for the eye candy factor. Feel free to skip this post it if you have no interest in Jung Il Woo, Kim Sang Kyung or pretty people in pretty clothes (well, at least most of them look great). These are what the following k-stars wore to the opening ceremony for the 12th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF).
*oogles at You-Know-Who*
Oppa looks so smart (*o*)
Many photos here, but I barely recognize half the crowd. To me, that can only mean one thing...they don't do kdramas. Must be models/singers/MCs/pop idols or something.
I LOVEEE the silhouette of this dress. Mermaid gowns are usually hit-or-miss, guessed she scored the jackpot with this one.
She actually looks decent from the upper half, but it looks like someone couldn't decide whether they wanted to don flared pants or a mini. I say either way it's a disaster.
This one actually shocked me, she looks like Attic Cat's Jung Da Bin! (RIP)
Wow...very ethereal. But imo her looks saved the dress, not really a fan of the upper half of it.
Opting for a safe look with a simple maxidress.
Again, simple. But perhaps out of the norm with the short cocktail party dress.
This outfit would be a atrocious if not for the cinch detail at the abdomen.
Out of boredom, I randomly searched for some kvariety shows to watch on youtube. And I came across one hosted by Kang Ho Dong and Lee Seung Gi called Strong Heart (although I'm sure you know that already). It's so addictive! Then again, probably all kvariety shows are crack, aren't they?
Heartbeat - K.will
The determined Ji Hyun strode towards the door and rings the doorbell without falter. Ji Hyun's mom's voice can be heard through the intercom, asking who she is. She makes up something on the spot, casually replying that she is Ji Hyun's friend. She enters the house, only to find her mom immersed in grief. Ji Hyun is sadden by this, but can only bear it in her heart as she has the appearance of someone else right now (i.e Yi Kyung's).
Ji Hyun retrieves the seal from her stuffed kangaroo toy in her room. Knowing all this will soon be over, she leaves. Then came In Jung, and when she found out that the seal has been removed, she is distraught.
Chloe Says: God, I swear I'm a genius sometimes. I was thinking the seal was with the kangaroo too! (in the pocket with the baby kangaroo, to be exact). I use to own one when I was little, and proceeded to drool all over it. It got very stinky, as thus had to be thrown away (much to my devastation). Ah, the memories.
Invade Some Other's Body To See Your Loved Ones, But Wait You Can't Tell Them Who You Really Are (good luck!)
When it comes down to it, these two are the main reasons why I tune in to this show (not JHJ, or even Jung Il Woo in all his Shinigami hotness). As a romance fan, I'm a real sucker for point No. 2. and has since watch countless other shows with this as a theme (including Hallmark movies).
I digress here, but have you ever watch HK film Fly Me To Polaris? The one starring then-newbies Richie Jen and Cecilia Chung? It's quite old (1999 film, to be exact) but it makes me cry, every. single. time. It's about this guy, Autumn who dies in an accident before he had the chance to tell the girl he loves about his feelings for her. He was given a chance to come back to Earth, but with a catch of course (see Point 2). Cecilia is brilliant playing the spunky Autumn, and is also the main reason why I'm a fan of hers (she rocks at playing My Sassy Girl-like characters).
Do watch it if you have the time. Easily available on you*beep*
Spoiler In Words
Can't Have You - Hyun Bin
Using Yi Kyung's body, Ji Hyun secretly goes into her own home to look for the seal. She knows that she must get her hands on it before Min Ho does. Suddenly she hears a human voice and she hides near the window on the 2nd floor in panic. Min Ho arrives at her house to look for the seal, but his efforts are in vain, and he leaves, disappointed. Ji Hyun, seeing all of this, is in even more disappointment and frustration.
Meanwhile, Han Kang is unhappy with In Jung skipping out on work only to return now. However, seeing In Jung's actions remind him of Ji Hyun (must be that fingernail thingy she does).
Chloe Says: You know, I swear I've watched this I'm-Really-A-Cheating-Bastard-Behind-Your-Back scenarios in achim kdramas a thousand times before (Ooh remember Don't Hesitate?). Bastard must be getting seal to get hands on her property, or something. Game on, cheater! Will be looking forward to seeing your downfall.
Hi guys! It feels like a gazillion years since I translated something. Are you guys excited for tonight's show? Here's a little preview on what's to come. Hope y'all have been well for the past, ahem, two weeks (hey it's not that long right?).
Can We Love Again? - Davichi & 4MEN (is there a better combo than this?)
**A completely off-topic sidenote: Finally reached The Epic Episode 14 of Once Upon A Time in Saengchori. So so much SiGa references to set a girl's heart aflutter (it's SiGa: Country Version!), with a peppering of Baker King, Kim Tak Gu to tempt you into watching Baker King, if you haven't already. Eeesh, can't they make Yoon Shi Yoon a regular? *sobs at the end of oppa's cameo*
Spoiler In Words It's a week before the wedding, and Ji Hyun has been busy preparing for her wedding of a lifetime. With her uniquely optimistic personality, even though she is busy organizing the wedding, something has been bothering her: It's Min Ho's hoobae, Han Kang. Han Kang and her went to the same high school together, where they constantly quarreled. Even though it has been 10 years, she feels that Han Kang still dislikes her, and she has been bothered by that.
It's the 5th death anniversary of Yi Kyung's (ex?)lover, and she came bearing flowers to place at the scene of the accident. She suddenly rushed in front of a speeding vehicle...The vehicle pulled an emergency brake, causing the car behind to hit its rear. The Ji Hyun who has her thoughts somewhere else at that moment, she tries to steer to avoid the scene but hits the lamp post anyway.
Chloe Says: Hmmm...me wonders whether Nam Gyu Ri will have more airtime beyond this. Whadd'ya think?
