Drama: My Shining Girl (자체발광 그녀) Episode 4 Recap

Rating: Undecided Yet/10

(Note: I have decided to do this in parts since I can't watch all these episodes in one day. Therefore, I will not do a rating till I finish the series. On the last episode, I will post the rating for the entire series.)

This episode rating: /10

In the fourth episode, we start off with the actress giving the writer a hard time. Does she kneel in front of the actress and apologize? Or does she give the actress a well deserving slap? I was hoping for the latter, but the writer slowly starts to kneel and the guys just leave the room. What a bunch of pussies! 

They go on to plan the show. At the meeting, I caught both guys looking at her, worried. Dumbasses can't show their concern by telling that bitch actress to eff off?

The writers co-worker tells her they are about to go out drinking together. She is in a bad mood so she says she wants to skip out. However, her co-worker tells her its not a request so she goes.

At the gathering, they congratulate her about her work, however, she is in a bad mood even though she is trying her best not to ruin the mood by faking a smile. They drink and ask her how she managed to get the star to agree. Each co-worker keep getting her to drink. The PD is worried and tells her to drink slowly. Aww... so you care about her NOW? More drinks are passed around. I hardly see any food being eaten! Damn alcoholics! Then comes mixing drinks. Her female co-workers seem to want to try to our drink her. However, she just keeps drinking! Later on, her three female co-workers went to go have some instant noodles. They talk about how she says she never eats instant noodles, but she is hiding at home eating instant noodles. Her family makes fun of her and go back to sleep.

Their show goes off without a hitch. The underground rock and roll music segment isn't too bad. Not quite my type of music and I don't understand it, but it's not bad. There are minor setbacks and the second band were taking too long and two of the band members didn't leave the stage all the way and were making out. Looks like somebody is about to get in big trouble!

At the meeting, everyone is unhappy because they all feel like they are about to get fired. Her co-workers all give her a hard time because she is the one who was responsible for that group.

Meanwhile, the star is laughing to himself saying where did the PD get the idea to use "fireworks" as a distraction? He keeps musing to himself saying how is it because gays can recognize other gays? Maybe the PD is gay too! He continues to laugh, not knowing the PD's ex-wife is in the van (because she works for him).

The PD is getting yelled at by his boss. He says he will write a resignation letter. Oh no! How can his job be saved?

The star is watching television and it talks about the huge scandal and how the band members made a public apology. The star was all excited and wanted to hear about the PD getting fired, but was disappointed. What a jerk.. haha. 

At home, the writer's family are all criticizing the show.

At work, the PD tells them that the situation is handles. The female co-workers are all worried and ask him about whats going on with him. He tells them he is taking a break. The writer is upset and goes to talk to him alone; telling him that he shouldn't just take all the blame and leaving. She says she wants to take responsibility, but he took it all. She tells him she is determined and dedicated to her choice in this job.

Later, she goes to a tea shop with her friend and she whines to her friend.

Meanwhile, the PD is moving to a different office where it is all dusty and his friend/co-worker help him clean up. His friend/co-worker say that the PD is lucky that he convinced them to let him stay.

The next day at work, she goes to work and they tell her it seems that they heard she is getting fired. The PD is unhappy and goes to tell his boss that he thought the situation was over and that it wasn't the writer's fault.

She goes to yell at him, thinking it was his fault because he has been trying to get rid of her and then he said he would protect her, but he seemed to have lied to her.

The star pops up behind her and says that she doesn't need to quit. It seems like he is willing to help her. She tsks him and leaves. LOL. As she leaves, he says that if she ever needs help, he will try his best.

She goes to the bathroom, but as she leaves, she overhears the boss and the star talking about her. They say how it is unfortunate how shes so old and wonder about what she is going to do now. The star is surprised and asks how old. He tells him that she is at least 30 and how she was lucky to even make it into this television station. She is angry and she writes her letter of resignation and storms into her boss' office. He just giggles and accepts it and keeps taunting her and says how he doesn't even remember her name. The PD witnesses this and runs after her, however, he doesn't do much but give her her bag.

She goes home in a bad mood and takes her anger out at her brother. Her brother sells fried chicken, but he wants to buy an expensive track suit. He wants his sister to help him buy it. She yells at him saying that he should know his place. Her silly brother asks her for 30,000 dollars and he will figure out the other 40,000 dollars for the track suit. She just rolls her eyes.

She sits in her room and starts crying and replaying the memories of all that happened as she worked at that television station.

That night, the star is in his HUGE closet, trying out his clothes. His manager and assistant stop him from going out to fraternizing with more women. He says she is one hotty! The manager tells him to spend his night with these hotties instead and throws a bunch of porn star dvds on his table. His manager sternly tells him to not to get into any more trouble. Guess he must stay in and sleep a night without a woman to warm his bed!

The writer and her father go and take a walk to try to cheer her up. He tells her that asking for help and giving help is part of life.

The writerdecides to give up her pride and call her friend (the ex-wife of her ex-boyfriend) and asks her if the star really has that much influence. Her friend tells her yes and she asks her friend for a meeting with the star. She has decided to fight rather then try to hide.

Until next episode...


Main Cast (courtesy of DramaWiki):

• So Yi Hyun as Jun Ji Hyun
• Park Kwang Hyun as No Yong Woo
• Kim Hyung Joon as Kang Min
• Go Na Eun as Kim Kkot Min
• Chae Young In as Seo Young Hee

Drama: My Shining Girl (자체발광 그녀) Episode 3 Recap

Rating: Undecided Yet/10

(Note: I have decided to do this in parts since I can't watch all these episodes in one day. Therefore, I will not do a rating till I finish the series. On the last episode, I will post the rating for the entire series.)

This episode rating: 7/10

In the third episode, the writer has just realized she has caught Hep B from the star. The star calls her to tell her to not come anymore. At that moment, she comes in and yells at him saying "Why not? We might as well eat together, sleep together, etc." She reveals that he has given it to her. He says he thought she knew and has taken precautions. He turns it around and tells her that he didn't make her come and she didn't even ask what was wrong with him.

She goes to see her friend and yell at her for her trick. That day, however, was that friend's would-be wedding anniversary. The  writer doesn't care and yells at her about the Hep B incident. What great friends she has.

The PD texts her saying to rest well because he hears she is sick. She confronts him about it. What a jerk!

The star still refuses to do the show. She gets mad and smacks him. Haha he deserved it.

Her friend texts her and says sorry about the trick and hopes she gets better. She is frustrated and is sad about her condition. She tells her mom that she has Hep B. Her family locked her out of the house and tell her to go to the hospital. Her older brother wants to let her in, but the folks refuse.

She ends up at the hospital. The PD calls her to check up on the progress of getting the star to agree. She bullshits saying that she already got him. She calls her mom to tell her to bring her food, when she drops her phone.

She goes to see the star to try and convince him again. She runs into the star confronting the new actress who is blackmailing him. She says that he slept with her and gave her Hep B and he just wants to settle it by giving her $3 million? She wants $50 million or to take it to court.

Meanwhile, the writer's other friend's ex went to her work place and tried to cause a commotion. She tells him she doesn't want him back. He tries to strike her and she kicks his ass. Go girl power! She goes out to have a drink with the director for the show she is working on. Seems like they have something going on. Hmm I wonder about their relationship.

The writer is happy she has such a juicy gossip. Her friend, the PD's ex wife, and the star's assistant decide to bring her food. She gets her confirmation from her friends then. As she ponders what to do with this information, the PD comes to visit her. He has heard that a woman is blackmailing the star and thought it was her. She gets mad at his assumption.

The actress, who is blackmailing the star, has decided to ask the writer if she has caught Hep B too. She claims she wants to help. Someone is up to no good! The writer spills about her overheard her blackmailing scheme. The actress says she knows where the writer works so she will get payback.

On the elevator, the writer overhears the star's manager is looking for someone to put the blame on. As long as someone comes forward and say that person is the one who gave the star Hep B, things will be ok. However, the star has a bad attitude and doesn't have good friends who would do it. She decides to be the sacrificial lamb and do it. In return, she wants to make him do their show. They are ecstatic and agree. (What crazy dedication to her job!)

Apparently it is not that simple. She has to practice acting so it will be believable. The story was turned so he seem like a saint. (*Cough*cough* bullshit!)

Hmm... The actress meets up with the PD. I wonder what their relationship is. They seem to be friends. She confesses that she was the one who was trying to blackmail the star. She talks about how the writer ruined her plans and she won't just sit there and let it go. He asks her what she wants. Seems like he is willing to help protect the writer.

Her friends help her get ready to leave the hospital. They both think she is crazy to do this. Her friend reminds her that she hasn't explained how she gave the star Hep B in the interview. People may think they slept together or something. There could be consequences for this. For example, all the women fans who are in love with the star may do something crazy like throw eggs at her. Luckily, the PD came and drive off with her. He grabbed her in front of his ex-wife and she is shocked. In the car, they argue. Seems like every time they meet up they bicker and argue. She gets mad and tells him to stop the car.

The star still has his fans and they still love him. The people at the writer's office are treating her nicer now that she managed to get the star. However, they have decided to use someone else for the MC job. The actress who was blackmailing the star. The star angrily leaves the room and the writer follows him. The bad tempered fellow throws a water bottle at her. He says he doesn't want to do it anymore. She reminds him that she sacrificed herself for him. The PD comes in and suggests that the two stars can MC together.

The PD takes the writer aside and tell her that the actress also wants the writer to apologize to her. The actress pushes it further and wants her to kneel and say sorry because she made her lose $50 million. The star walks in. He and the PD are both in shock. Will she do it? Will the guys help her?

Until next episode...


Main Cast (courtesy of DramaWiki):

• So Yi Hyun as Jun Ji Hyun
• Park Kwang Hyun as No Yong Woo
• Kim Hyung Joon as Kang Min
• Go Na Eun as Kim Kkot Min
• Chae Young In as Seo Young Hee

Drama: My Shining Girl (자체발광 그녀) Episode 2 Recap

Rating: Undecided Yet/10

(Note: I have decided to do this in parts since I can't watch all these episodes in one day. Therefore, I will not do a rating till I finish the series. On the last episode, I will post the rating for the entire series.)

This episode rating: 7/10

In the second episode, after their bicker, she is annoyed and angry at his up-handed ways. She decides to put aside her pride and asks him to please give her a chance. He scoffs and leaves.

At the meeting, she learns that they are trying to get that star for their show. However, he can't do it because on that same day, there is a famous talk show. The PD gives her the job of trying to convince the star to do their show.

Her friend, the ex-wife of the PD, calls to tell her about the star being in the hospital. She asks if it is something that she can catch. Because their friendship is shaky, her friend tells her that it is not. She tries to gain the star's attention by sending him flowers. Meanwhile, the star meets up with the woman who is having a scandal with him. She just wants to have a part in a show he is also acting in. He tells her that's impossible because he is horrible at acting and if he adds her horrible acting into the mix, it is just disgracing the acting profession.

At work, the writer has to put up with her rude co-workers that scoff at her silly attempts to win the star over. They help her wake up to the fact that she isn't trying hard enough. She says she will go see him herself.

The friend, ends up calling her ex-husband, the PD and tells him that the star has Hepatitis B and to tell the writer to be careful. Guess someone grew a heart. 

The writer calls her friend who works for the star (How convenient..) to set up a meeting. She interrupts him and tells him that she knows what's wrong with him and that she will see to it herself. He says fine and that he will set something up. She wants to see him in 15 -20 mins. Her friend is worried about her going, but she still insists so he leads the way. Sounds like the new actress he slept with and is blackmailing him gave him Hep B. Sucks to be him! His manager warns him not to leave the hospital or he will fire him. He angrily throws his phone and it ends up hitting the plant she give him. What are the chances?

The writer tries to talk to him, but he refuses. He even tosses a pillow at her. He also calls for his security to kick her out. She is pissed. The PD calls her to warn her about the star's condition, but she angrily hangs up before he gets the chance. Meanwhile, his friend takes his phone and runs off on him.

She goes out to drink alone. (Alcohol doesn't solve everything sheesh!) She is thinking about their memories together. They were in love and together for years and it was sweet. But at 4 years, they started to get too used to each other and there were some problems. By the 5th year, they were feeling contempt for one another.

Meanwhile, the star is feeling hungry and goes to get his phone to call for food. However, he broke his phone when he threw it earlier. He picks up the hospital phone but realizes he doesn't remember any numbers. (The ease of a cell phone has spoiled us all. xD ) He sees the plant he broke and realizes it is the woman who came to see him earlier. He sees that she has left her number, so he calls her. The writer was surprised. He tells her he is sorry for being so rude earlier and made it sound like he has reconsidered talking to her, but also bring him some food. She comes and he just tells her to leave. She still wants to talk to him and he says that he isn't feeling well. She says she knows. He thinks to himself: "Is this girl crazy? She knows what I have and she still wants to be so close." She introduces herself and wants to shake his hand, but he can't so he doesn't. She even feeds him food. He notices that she looks familiar. She thinks to herself and remembers the wine incidence. She lies and says that they haven't met before.

Her friends are on the phone with one another and the truth is revealed that the star has Hep B and that their friend wants to go talk to him. They both agree that even though she can catch Hep B, it's not like the first time they meet, they would be eating together face to face. Boy are they wrong! They even share food... even worse, it is soup! Tsk tsk. This girl is crazy! He spits up a bit and it gets all over her. She doesn't mind. She is SO catching it. 

Next day, she even makes him food. She continues to try and convince him to do the show. He realizes that the PD he doesn't get along with is the PD to that show. He decides to meet the PD. She goes to tell him. The PD calls him and the star says he doesn't want to talk to him on the phone. He refuses and tells the writer to go talk to him instead. The PD makes her in charge of the star. He asks if she is feeling ok. She doesn't get it. He says forget it and they part ways.

The star uses her as an errand runner. The manager and the writer's friend talk about why the star is hanging out with the writer so much when everyone else is busy avoiding him. The manager guesses, "Is it because she likes him?"

The writer brings him ice cream like he asked. She was walking to his room when she overhears some nurses saying the star has Hep B. The nurses also talk about who that girl is that keeps visiting him. The nurses say that as long as they don't eat food with mixed saliva, it is ok. She goes to get herself a blood test to be sure. She has caught it. She recalls her friend lying to her and the PD asking if she is feeling ok. I bet she thinks they planned it together. Oh no! what now?

Until next episode...


Main Cast (courtesy of DramaWiki):

• So Yi Hyun as Jun Ji Hyun
• Park Kwang Hyun as No Yong Woo
• Kim Hyung Joon as Kang Min
• Go Na Eun as Kim Kkot Min
• Chae Young In as Seo Young Hee

Drama: My Shining Girl (자체발광 그녀) Episode 1 Recap

Rating: Undecided Yet/10

(Note: I have decided to do this in parts since I can't watch all these episodes in one day. Therefore, I will not do a rating till I finish the series. On the last episode, I will post the rating for the entire series.)

This episode rating: 7/10

This series opens up to a 31 year old woman who has just arrived at Japan. She works at a big company and is a capable worker, but her boss is constantly stealing her work and passing it off as his own. She has finally gotten sick of it and blows up in his face. Her co-worker convinces her to try a different tactic and just apologize. She goes to join her boss and co-workers for drinks at night. There, her boss further insults her by saying that a woman like her should just get married. She angrily leaves to go to the bathroom, when she bumps into a famous star as he is walking into the bar with his date and a bottle of wine. He stops her and demands she pay him for the bottle of wine she made him drop when she bumped into him.

Earlier that day, the star was approached by a PD who was going to hire him for a job, but they didn't get along. This PD went to the same bar and was drinking with a friend, when he sees his ex from 2 years ago. Yup! The PD's ex is the woman who is having trouble dealing with the obnoxious star who is hassling her. He steps up and gets into their business. He tells the star that he is undeserving of the wine that his company gave him since they will not be working together. He angrily leaves and tells her that she can pay the PD for the wine. However, instead of thanking the PD for his help, she yells at him to stay out of her business.

She goes home and tells her parents that she has decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of becoming a writer for a current events show. She interviews at a bunch of places, but it seems dim because of her age. She finally gets an offer and is excited. However, when she arrives at the station, the star arrives there too, causing his fans to rush towards him and the writer gets caught up in the tidal wave of crazy screaming fans. In the chaos, she ends up in the arms of the obnoxious star. Next thing she knows, she is on the floor. She should be lucky she wasn't trampled on!

At the station, she is transferred to another section, but they are not very nice to her. They gossip about her being insane for leaving her big company job. She is forced to work in a different department because she is still new. They give her all the intern jobs, such as secretarial work and bringing the coffee. While she is getting the coffee, she bumps into an old friend. The writer shows her friend the show she is a part of. The friend is suprised and asked if she has seen the PD for that show yet. She says no... Can it really be that coincidental and is her ex?

The PD's friend has seen the new writer and congratulates the PD for being lucky and working with such a hottie. They bump into each other and are surprised. He is a cold jerk towards her and tells her to go get make another cup of coffee or leave the room.

The star, is having his own problems. A woman is causing a scandal saying he slept with her when he doesn't even remember her. It is kind of interesting how they kept giving him alcohol to help him remember. He finally remembers. His manager says he will take care of it and make her seem crazy.

Meanwhile, the writer is having her own problems. The PD's friend is a pervert and keeps staring at her ass. Her co-workers made a mess on the work space so she tries to clean it up, but a co-worker accidentally got some red sauce on her white blouse and doesn't even say sorry. On top of that, the co-worker wants her to go make the coffee for their meeting. She tries to reason with her co-worker but the co-worker tells her that if she doesn't like it, she can leave. She angrily takes her stuff and leaves.

She goes out with her friends to go drinking. Her friends, like her, have no luck in the men department as well. One has hot sex with a guy, but he won't get any more intimate with her. She wants to have ice cream together and has set up a romantic ambiance, but he just brushes his teeth and says he has to go soon. She is unhappy and walks back into the room and realizes all his clothes and stuff are neatly put out. She angrily gets dressed and tosses his clothes out the window and leaves. Another friend, apparently, is the PD's ex wife. It is revealed that after breaking up with the writer, he gets married to that friend for two years before divorcing.

The next day, the PD tries to convince her to quit. She tells him she won't. He says that he gets to pick what shows to present and he won't ever pick hers. O.O What a jerk! Why is he acting this way? What happened between them? Why did he get married to her friend and why did they divorce?

Until next episode...


Main Cast (courtesy of DramaWiki):

• So Yi Hyun as Jun Ji Hyun
• Park Kwang Hyun as No Yong Woo
• Kim Hyung Joon as Kang Min
• Go Na Eun as Kim Kkot Min
• Chae Young In as Seo Young Hee

Korean Drama: One Mom and Three Dads (아빠셋 엄마하나) Episode 15

Rating: Undecided Yet/10

(Note: I have decided to do this in parts since I can't watch all these episodes in one day. Therefore, I will not do a rating till I finish the series. I will update the posts later with the rating.)

This episode rating: 8/10

The fifteenth episode, the manga artist and the cop are at each other's throats over mommy. At least the stockbroker is keeping a level head about this.

At the hospital, the cop's mom is getting the results to the DNA test. Apparently it is a negative! So that is one down, two to go! Or three... depending if her husband really used his own sperm or not. The cop's mother is worried about whether or not to tell her son. She says she is hoping to put them together if the child is his. (Dude... what makes you think the mommy want your son anyways? Where's her choice in this?) 

Meanwhile, the cop and manga artist both walked off pissed. They both decide that they want to know if the kid is theirs. One stubs his toe while the other gets a sore throat from yelling at the other.

The stockbroker, gets a phone call from his girlfriend. Their relationship is on the fast track... In fact, her father wants to meet his father. His girlfriend makes him say mushy things like he misses her and he loves her. He has trouble with it. Mommy comes out and sees him on the phone and tells him that she is jealous. They decide to go look at stars together since they are alone. They go into the tent, where there is a telescope inside. It is quite romantic and sweet. While she is looking at stars, he is busy staring at her. They sit and talk and the next thing you know, he is imagining kissing her.

The button guy's father decide to have the button guy go overseas to help develop the business. He tells his son that the opportunity will require him to be overseas for about 5 years. He tells him that if he has a girl he likes, he should get married soon and they can go together. (What a sudden push!)

Back at the campsite, the guys suspect the stockbroker is also into mommy. They promise to keep their attraction a secret because they are worried she might run and keep the child away from them too.

Everyone try to move on with their lives. The cop's mother finally tells him that the child is 100% not his. He is sad about it and wants the child to always remember him even though he is not the father. The stockbroker's girlfriend, the artist lady, wants to meet his father because he keeps dragging his feet about it. She seems a bit out of sorts with the realization that his father has Alzheimer. At least she is kind about it and wants to help move him to a better facility. She wants to also tell her father herself. The manga artist is working on his manga and his manager keeps trying to put the moves on him and he is trying to hold her at arms length. His mother calls him to ask if the child is his, would he get married to the mommy. He tells her that it's not only his decision because the mommy also needs to like him too. She is happy to hear that her son likes the mommy. She admits that she found out that the child is his because she did a DNA test. He is ecstatic. He rushes to stop his mother from telling everyone. However, he finds the DNA report and it says he is NOT the father. Apparently, his mother lied to him because she wants him to settle down. He becomes depressed. So does that mean the child is... the stockbroker's? O.O

After drinking, the manga artist goes home and bumps into the cop. They both confess that the child is not theirs and they guess that the child is the stockbroker's.

The stockbroker's girlfriend drives him home, while the button guy drives mommy home. She tells him that if he keeps being too nice to her, it will be difficult to continue working together. He stops the car and confesses his father's proposal about him going overseas. He tells her about him going away for 5 years and he wants her to go with him. She tells him she can't because of her child. He asks her to bring the kid, too. He tells her he really needs her. It seems very business-like. He encourages her and tells her he thinks she is talented and hardworking, and would love to give her the opportunity. He asks her to think about it.

The artist lady is unhappy with the way her boyfriend, the stockbroker said goodbye to her, so she is about to kiss him when.......

Yup! Mommy comes home! They both look a bit unhappy. Hmm...

Until next episode...


Main Cast (courtesy of DramaWiki):

• Eugene as Song Na Young
• Jo Hyun Jae as Han Soo Hyun
• Jae Hee  as Choi Kwang Hee
• Shin Sung Rok as Na Hwang Kyung Tae
• Kim Bin Woo as Park Seo Yeon
• Joo Sang Wook as Jung Chan Young

My Bratty Princess - Episode 15

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