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That was cute. I can certainly see myself in many of those categories. :joy:

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I have finished episode one of Sh**ting Stars. I did a double take when I read the title on-screen. And I did a classic @leerla73 . . .


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On Facebook, people are always re-posting things that say “if you can spot X in this picture in less than 30 seconds, you are a genius.”

If anyone starts watching a drama and discovers something unintentionally hysterical about it, why not post the drama’s title along with LMAO and see if others can figure out what’s so funny.

There are moments in even the most sober, serious dramas when a line of dialog or a location or something strikes me very funny, but I have nobody to share it with.

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That sounds like a fun thread idea, if we think there enough examples. I don’t remember the specific instances, but I know I have had moments where I say to myself, “Did they really just say that”, or something similar.

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I saw you, @my_happy_place, and @kdrama2020ali. I saw @vivi_1485, @lutra, @irmar, @simi11, @ajumma2, @choitrio, @aznative, and the fans who champion new releases, and created channels. Each in their category. :rofl::joy:
It was such a fun article @feyfayer! :joy:
I definitely saw myself, too! :joy:in multiple categories! :rofl:

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LOL I liked this article! Their description of a newbie fan was so ACCURATE! :joy::joy: “Lee Min Ho is their favorite actor but they haven’t watched Boys Over Flowers” “they still believe that the FL may end up with the SML, they trust Koreaboo and DIspatch” XD the amount of newbie fans I have had to put up with :roll_eyes::roll_eyes::sob:

I identify most with the “Drama Google” type :joy: Ask me anything, I spend more time stalking through MDL and Soompi than actually watching dramas - and I have an opinion on almost every drama released after 2014

PS: Please flag the post above mine as spam - it’s an advertisement in Indonesian

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Cute, you’re definitely in one of the categories of the article posted up above - 10 types of Kdrama fans by feyfayer :rofl::joy:

@entwyfhasbeenfound, @simi11,
You may have missed choitrio’s take on above drama’s title, check it below :point_down:t5: :wink:

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Done! Done! And done!
@my_happy_place, you may want to go to your preference, and notification to mute! ssgacor88_341, and save changes, seeing they replied directly to your user name.

Flag their profile below too :unamused:
https://www.viki.com/users/ssgacor88_341/overview

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When I saw for the first time the title I asked myself omg what is “shitting stars” cause as we know some subbers use the stars to soften swears although it doesn’t really change the swear or word when there are stars **. Then I saw the title elsewhere with stars and thought okay. - I had a feeling I should mention it here somewhere, but then perhaps some folks would have been irritated so I stayed mum, I guess I’m not the only one who reads it that way and I truly think unless they put there nice stars emoji :star::star: Viki should change it into the word, if this were my company I would! :rofl:

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I don’t really understand the reasoning for using the little '**'s other than to intentionally make people misread it as the swear word, and even then, I don’t get the point. If there is some other joke or play on words, it goes straight over my head. :woman_shrugging:t4:

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I see this link only now… but the Korean version is one thing and the English version another thing… as I said that on Viki some folks use the ** for softening swears this reads rather as an ugly or inappropriate word and the double meaning as choitrio describes gets lost in the translation… they could also do this "Sh :star: :poop:ting Stars :rofl::rofl: looks also ackward…

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Okay, so that’s funny, :joy: but unfortunately will get completely lost on the casual observer, obviously myself included until I read an explanation. Thanks for sharing the link.

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I find the title “Sh**ting Stars” to be clever and fitting since the story centers around the members of the PR team who clean up after the mess (shit) the celebrities (stars) leave behind.

@aznative also posted this in the Comments section of the drama.

This article from Korea’s Joongang Daily should explain the English title.
" Shting Stars** is a rom-com set in Korea’s entertainment industry. The Korean title of the series “Byeoldongbyeol” translates to shooting stars. But to indicate a central theme, the series uses asterisks in the English title to suggest a less celestial description of the industry and the people in it. "
BY LEE JIAN [lee.jian@joongang.co.kr] April 24, 2022
Full article here:
https://koreajoongangdaily…

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I didn’t know the FBB stuff was older international projects only. I thought I read somewhere she was guesting on some variety show so I thought maybe the Entertainment Board/Ministry had lifted her ban and she was trying to get back into the showbiz. Hmmn,guess we will see about Deng Lun, but for sure it will be a long time, if ever. It’s too bad. I guess we can be relieved he didn’t go to jail at least.

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Good afternoon everyone!

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Of course I stayed up until 2 AM to be present for the drop of Monsta X’s new album. It was worth it, not that I ever doubted it.

If a person’s perception of Monsta X is based solely on title tracks and reputation, they would be missing out on all the colorful layers they have to offer on their B sides. This album is no exception: A title track that hits and pushes boundaries and B side after B side showcasing their incredible vocals, beautiful harmonies, and thoughtful lyrics that make me feel every kind of feel a person could feel.

I don’t know if anyone is likely to click on any of these, but I’m sharing them anyway because I’m super proud of these men, and this is as close as I will get to shouting my love from a rooftop. :blush::star_struck::heart_eyes:

Title Track: ‘Love’


Bside: 'Burning Up (Feat. R3HAB)

Bside: ‘Wildfire’ :fire:

Bside: ‘사랑한다’

Bside: ‘And’ :cry:

There is speculation that this will be their last comeback before a large number of them have to enlist this year. If so, the whole album feels like a love letter to the fandom, and the last song especially feels like an “until next time”. Don’t bother me today, I’m emotional. :sob::wink:

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Ok, I’m the first type of multifandom lol
I have my favourites but, everytime I start a new drama
oppa-korea

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I love that lol, I don’t know that much but it’s great to read all of you guys!

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Hashtag DTRJST (did they really just say that).

I have moments like that a lot. Sometimes I think it has to do with subs mapping English onto the structure of another language, but sometimes I think (especially if a line is in English), it’s a way for one character to say to another (sometimes quite pointetdly): “You are a total fake and a complete dumbass.” Of course, that might earn the first character a bloody nose or a quick dump into a river, but those moments can be oddly, wildly funny.

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Hashtag TOO funny yet also kind of sad but NO it’s really TOO funny. Time stamp 17:00 to 19:00, ep 16 of Military Prosecutor Doberman. A perfect example of comedy relief.

This by the way, is a drama I’m putting on my Best List, right under Devil Judge.

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Watching those, along with other acclaimed shows, is like me trying to get on a horse. . .:joy:

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