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^ Of course not. Being an actual actor doesn't automatically make someone a good actor. I do think it's a matter of taste, too. For certain kind of dramas (serious, slice of life sort) I do prefer actual actors, as many idols don't have the chops to pull off more challenging roles. I don't judge bef...

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I don't know if anyone watched it, but I loved White Christmas. I mean, yes, it was utterly ridiculous and filled with (young and gorgeous) models, but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I swear, I was sh*tting my pants at least once in every episode. What it lacked in everything else, it ...

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Yeah definitely, Jung Woo Sung is an "old" favorite from The Good, The Bad, The Weird, where he was all kinds of charming and bad*ss! I'm just more interested in seeing Kim Bum with long hair. And maybe his bromance with Woo Sung (I saw a picture of them holding hands! woot!). Romantic kdr...

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Kim Bum with long hair? Reason enough to make me want to check this out even tho I'm so sick of kdramas right now it's not even funny.

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I'm glad there's a thread for this! I did think about making it myself, but then I thought there might not be that many people watching this. Which seems to be true... :P I've only watched the subbed episodes, because they talk a lot and I'm not that confident with my Japanese abilities anymore. The...

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Ahaha, Man of Honor sounds sooooo not interesting, but it's got Park Min Young an Chun Jung Myung. I love Park Min Young and Chun Jung Myung! So I guess I'll have to add it to my list of "kdramas I have to watch/finish but never actually do". That's where all the other dramas I've started ...

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I also remember how naturally wonderfull he cried in Hong Il dong (whatever the name is ) :cry: I'm totally not the type to cry while watching dramas or movies (I might cry over news, tho), but I absolutely bawled while watching that scene in Hong Gil Dong. It was so natural and so sad... Really, t...

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I watched High Kick 2 till the hundredth episode or something, and usually it made me laugh out loud, so I decided to start High Kick 3 this week. It's not funny at all, and the storylines are really weird. I mean, I'll keep watching, but I was expecting something totally different.

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Yeah Gummy's I'm Sorry sounds a bit forced. I really dislike that k-pop groups always have to make Japanese versions of their hit songs. It seems to be nearly impossible to make them sound as natural as the original is. Plus she sings in Korean in the chorus. Granted, it's just one word, but way to...

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Ahahaha, I can't even... I have no words! Yikes!

Kpop. You're doing it wrong.

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Speaking of Japanese versions, I already caught a glimpse of Gummy's I'm Sorry . I'm glad they at least tried to change the sound a little, but the singing/lyrics do sound really forced in Japanese. I really liked the Korean version (especially the yummy mv) and this has... well, a yummy mv. I haven...

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I am just a hopeless case when it comes to sageuks and men with long hair and fighting swords. :pale: Hahaha, well said! I'm sure it's the same case with many sageuk-loving girls. Anyway, I clearly remember someone saying they've been watching Ojakgyo Brothers...? I'd kind of like to watch it, but ...

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But I personally enjoy Host Club, and this is coming from someone who can't stand that genre (a bunch of mindless dumb rich spoiled girls who shallowly fall for dudes... a rich guy who needs to get over himself at times.. the only sane girl is the one who isn't crazy about the dudes and she just so...

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Another thing, which i think its ...odd. in almost all dramas, there are these poor characters, who can barely afford the rent and one bowl of rice. But almost all of them go drinking almost every day and then they take a cab. I don't know how much you have to spend for alcohol and a cab in Korea, ...

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I was pretty drunk when I watched the latest episode last night, but it was a bit of a letdown.

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I don't think it matters whether you've read the manga or seen the anime. Most live action is done so that it works well as an individual piece. I personally think it's pretty fun to see drawn characters come to life, but most of the time the original (manga/anime) is still the best for me. So you d...

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Hahaha, what is it with Kyoya and Honey-sempai perving around all through episode 9... So cute!
I can't believe it's almost over. Of course there's gonna be the movie, but I doubt it's gonna be out very soon. I was so sure I wouldn't like this at all, but it managed to be very anime-like and good.

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I started watching Joseon X-Files, which is pretty interesting (plus the lead is super handsome and bad*ss), and I'm thinking about starting Life Special Investigative Team. I'm trying to deviate from my usual rom-coms, and comfort myself with the fact that shorter dramas actually exist! Both of the...

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Cool story, bro.
I sincerely hope that the next time she stars in a drama, they'll make her character so perfect you won't have to go around defending her for no good reason.

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I actually found the resort meeting scene quite nice. The fact that it was totally cliched was nicely lampshaded, especially when Joo Young was all "I feel like making a joke as well". The rest was... meh. I do wish the main couple was casted differently. The man still talks like a robot a...

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I'm currently sh*tting my pants waiting for tomorrow's episode. Episode 10 preview has me officially conflicted. How weird is it that ahjussi's suddenly all "let's get married" and even serenading her in a noraebang? I hope that if/when he turns all lovey-dovey, he's still a stoic, grumpy ...

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Oh, I'd love to watch Top Gear Korea with my bf, but unfortunately there are no subs. I did think of making them, but who knows if even I would understand that much. I'm with Issy: I doubt any version can win Top Gear UK, tho!

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Regarding what we saw in the preview, is the pregnancy even real? I mean, is it possible for grown up people to have sex without any thought of consequences? Of course, there might be the possibility of the planned pregnancy to just snatch the guy. And I still have no idea what Joon Hee saw in this...

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I despise myself for not being able to resist raws. I noticed the subs for episode 5 last night and just couldn't wait for episode 6 to be released today. :roll Well, in the end I ended up watching 7&8 as well, so, whatever. I did go through the subs for ep 6 for all the dialogue I might've miss...

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Can anyone tell me something I could watch that has as much affection as endless love (Taiwanese drama) and Coffee Prince (Korean Drama). I love affection. I wish I could see more in these other dramas. Thanks Guys! If by affection you mean skinship (touching and kissing), it's still pretty scarce ...

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I've honestly liked Takemi all through the series. I think she has a bit of a strange way of conveying her thoughts and feelings to others and she's often misunderstood. But many people, especially Sakurako, doesn't even try to understand her. To most men she's just a beautiful face and body, and to...

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After seeing ep 9 subbed: I have concluded that Sakurako is a level 5 clinger. That is pretty unattractive. Its to the point I dont even blame Shozaburo anymore with trying to hook up with her sis (even tho that is just as bad). Agreed. I strongly dislike clingy people, and those who force the resp...

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I have no idea what I was thinking starting a drama with 50 episodes! I'm pretty sure I'll never finish this, but the first 4 episodes were pretty addicting. Tho when I think about it, there's more things to complain about than to like. Honestly, I can't watch any dramas with horrible in-laws, and t...

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Episode 9. :faint: Emotional rollercoaster to the max. So, not only did Shota reject Wakaba, he also got himself deeper into sh*t by talking about Soyoko. That's stretching it a bit for me, but it's not only bad. The good thing about this is that Wakaba really needs to decide this thing for herself....

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OMG, I know! Before episode 7 I thought "will anyone end up happy like this?", but afterwards it was "so they're gonna turn this whole sh*it around? not sure if interested". Photographer & Sakurako... I have no words for that mess. The rest aren't doing that well either. But ...

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Haha, yeah. I thought this might be a case of "look at me trying to give a hint about the only movie Ryo's ever been in while having a huge, flashing Ryo sig under it"! ^^ Thanks for taking the responsibility out of my hands so quickly! I try to refrain from guessing these, cause I don't w...

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Episode 5 reminded me of one of my all time favorite otps: Haruhi x Kyoya.
Kyoya-sempai, why you so sexy without glasses?

There was an episode in the anime where Haruhi went "commoner" shopping with Kyoya, right? I wish I could see that in live action as well...

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I have to admit, the first pic wasn't familiar at all, and I saw that thing, like, two weeks ago. I have a super crappy memory.

Ok, now mine. Might be way too easy, tho.

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Norwegian Wood. ^^

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^ But it's not about Shindo being rich and good-looking and Shota being sensetive and nurturing. It's about Wakaba actually really liking Shota, but having difficulties accepting it because there's another guy who would be a good match to her. So it doesn't matter what sort of guys they are, she's m...

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Oh, the latest episode! My heart was all over the place! I felt really bad for Wakaba and his dad. It was so sad how she was so ashamed of her dad and had distanced herself from him like that, while he had done all he could to support her. But let's face it, were often ashamed of our families for mu...

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^ I liked Hands Up, tho... And I don't even like 2PM.

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My favorites are always considered as ugly or talentless or just plain bastards. The trick is to think of it as personal preference and not take it as a personal attack. Every one of us is entitled to our own opinions and we shouldn't be afraid to express them because somebody might disagree. I don'...

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I feel like I'm giving up on new/airing dramas. Maybe I haven't found anything very good. But, for a while now, I think I have struggled to watch dramas. Am I getting old or something? It's the same for me. These days I'm struggling to get even past the first episode. I haven't finished a kdrama si...

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Well, leave it to a silly Japanese rom-com to once again show us just how different people's views and values are.

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Episode 5: I loved loved loved the crazy confession! "Do you like me?" "Am I crazy?" "Right!" "Right, I am crazy!" I thought it was absolutely priceless! I'm not sure how that sort of a confession would go with me, tho: "Look, you're ugly. And stupid. But...

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I know you are just making fun of us, but few of us (myself included) noticed all the allusions and symbolism while we were enjoying it. Yeah, but I wasn't making fun of you. I meant just what I said. I felt so stupid afterwards because I wasn't able to figure out half of what you did. I'm actually...

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^ I actually like Na Yoon quite a bit. I mean, she is annoying, but at least she's not just that mean and manipulative b*tch like second leads usually are. She's actually really insecure about herself, and while I feel bad, I think it's hilarious how she cries her eyes out in the bathroom. I think h...

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This drama has once again proved how stupid I actually am. Honestly, I have zero ability for understanding symbolism. All of you who were actually able to pull such meanings out of this, well, my brain functions are that of an ameba compaired to yours. I'm deeply depressed right. I mean, I really li...

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Hmmm.. And all the while I thought we were talking about whether they really are incompatible with each other or not. :P :roll Anyway, episode 6 got me fuming at Shota well, isn't he just soooo quick to jump on everyone's cases, telling them to do this and that, while he can't even admit sitting nex...

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well lol I think it's all personal view now, Well, if you start a sentence with "if I were this and this person...", it's bound to be followed by a personal opinion. :P I guess my point was that a person's value is not monetary, especially in a relationship. If both pull their weight some...

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I think the main point is not sacrifice, but to point out that money does not equal happiness. Does Shota not have a roof over his head, food to eat and a son he loves? Is he not smiling from ear to ear every day? Why can't Wakaba just be happy with the career she has made for HERSELF? Why does she...

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I went from Joker ~ Yurusarezaru Sousakan to Atami no Sousakan after reading this thread. I'm having really weird reactions with AnS, tho. I'm not really into bizarre Japanese humour, but somehow it's really interesting. It's like Japanese Twin Peaks, and I really loved Twin Peaks even tho it was so...

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Of course everyone should keep trying to reach their dreams. But saying that dreaming of being a powerful lawyer is a better than dreaming of a happy family - that's a different thing. Wakaba isn't saying "our worlds are different", she's saying "my world is better than yours". S...

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^ That's true. But honestly, I haven't seen anything inobvious in a while, especially when it comes to romantic comedies/dramas. It's even more obvious with Asian dramas, because they give us a set of characters like "these two are the main characters, and these two are the supporting character...

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^ I like it, but if you're expecting a lot from the characters, you'll be disappointed. This is like Ryo in real life (well, as we imagine him in real life), except without his meanness. He's just shy, rambles on like an idiot and apologises a lot. But the romance is cute and he has a kid and he's s...

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I wasn't going to watch this at all, but then decided to try it anyway. I saw a few cute gifs made out of it, and I do like Choi Kang Hee. I think the first 2 episodes were pretty good. Not super addictive or anything like that, but I wasn't annoyed either. I'm a bit disappointed it wasn't as funny ...

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ps790 wrote: It also deals with the IKEMEN phenomenon (Why isn't it 育メン?).

It is 育メン. As in IKUMEN, a stay-at-home dad. Ikemen (イケメン) is a pretty boy.

I think Ryo falls finely into both categories in this one.

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Episode 5 was so nice! I bawled and squealed. (My bias is showing, but) Ryo is too cute in this.
Ryo, have my babies!

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People have already mentioned many good dramas! I think it's really hard to judge whether something is popular or not these days, since people are so lazy to talk about dramas anymore, plus there are many older ones that never get a thread in the first place. Most of my favorite dramas are probably ...

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Episode 4 Sakurako & Photographer guy: please can we see them having conversations that last more than 10 seconds? I have no idea what kind of impression we're supposed to have of their relationship :blink I just feel they try and pack to much into each episode. Agreed. I think there's just so ...

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^^ Yeah, I'm not sure if you're supposed to find camp(ish) gay aesthetics attractive. Unless, of course, you're into that, and I kind of am. It's hilarious, but in a sexy way.

I just can't believe they really published a pic like that. They really are something at SME!

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I finally watched Super Junior's new music video Mr. Simple (tho it just came out on Wednesday, I think). I'm not sure what to think. First of all, they are so stuck in that heavily electronic style. But this song was just noise. There was no constant style to that song, it was just a little bit of ...

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^ Like arakira already said, it's Ryo. He's a skinny b*tch.

Anyone would look "chubby" next to him.
But I think Gakky gets her revenge: Ryo looks like he's shorter than her. And in real life he might even be.

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Niin no, katsoo syystä mistä tahansa, oma kritiikkini kohdistuikin tuohon tarinan älyttömyyteen. Siis siihen, että muka se ameebaan verrattava, toisia kylmästi nöyryyttävä kikkarapää on muka niiiiiiin ihana, että jopa Makinon kaltainen älykäs ja kipakka naishenkilö menisi siihen lankaan. Etenkin kun...

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suurin osa korealaisesta (mikä alkoi lupaavasti mutta oli täysi floppi loppua kohden) Eh, miten pystyinkään unohtamaan sen. :lol Manner-Kiinan versio tosiaan jäi itseltäkin katsomatta. Sentään. Henk.koht. olen jo onneksi melkoisen leipiintynyt tuohon tarinaan. Mikä siinä pahassa pojassa muka on ain...

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Pidin Ikemenin korea-versiosta, mutta olin hiukan yllättynyt kuinka nopeasti ja lujasti japani-versio koukutti minut :D. Hehe, se on kyllä jännä kuinka monesti saman draaman voi katsoa, kun on kyse eri maan versiosta. Itse olen kyllä oikein kunnostautunut tuossa hommassa: HanaYoria olen katsonut ni...

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Ei täällä nyt niin kamalasti jutella muihinkaan vuodenaikoihin, mutta kesä lienee aina hiljaisinta aikaa. Itse taidan istua vuoden ympäri koneen edessä, niin ei sinänsä vaikuta... :) Mä vilkaisin yhden jakson tuota IS:ää, mutta en innostunut. Japanilaiset osaa vetää vakavatkin aiheet lekkeriksi, ja ...

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Well, let's face it - if someone wanted to hear BTD again, she/he would be disappointed. No matter of the music material, I judge the vocal material. And honestly, Over The Top beats everything in vocal department. Boys are underrated. So what if it's not catchy, as you said, Sunggyu would make a g...

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Oh, someone's managed to finish this one! I'm still stuck in episodes 10-11 (both of which I skimmed through without subs) and haven't been able to touch after that. Should I just skip them and go for epi 12? I don't think they were talking about anything important anyway... Or maybe I'll just let i...

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I saw it like 6-7 year ago so I don't remember a lot. What I do know is that this show had a main charater who had blue hair and has called wind cloud...? or something like that...he had a nemesis who also also ha d a weird name..they both had special power...they could fly..etc. so if anyone could...

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Someone just slap me. Teen Top's newest hit No More Perfume on You just keeps playing in my head. I guess they did something right because the song is so sticky... but their dancing stil looks awkward to me. :| I feel like having drunk a cup of coffee with half cup of sugar in it. Uhh have to stay ...

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My last point was that I wished the had emphasized the host club members bar Tamaki finding out Haruhi was a girl in the episode. The first episode of Ouran anime is, like, my favorite episode of any anime ever. The first time I was watching I had no idea what was going on. One person at a time, li...

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^ Oh right! I, of course, thought they weren't stupid enough to actually film episodes, like, a week before airing. Serves them right, I guess.

Changed or not, it was soooo stupid. I wonder if they could've come up with something better (and what the original script was like).

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^ I think there's more to Ki Young and Hee Joo than the drama has led us to believe. I mean, Hee Joo seems like she's almost personally offended that Ki Young walked out before. Maybe he was the hot shot of the school before Lee Shin and before quitting. Maybe Hee Joo liked him? I dunno, it would ju...

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I'm a huuuuuuge fan of the anime, so I wasn't sure how this was going to work out. But, the first episode was pretty good. I like the special effects (except the one with Honey-sempai, that was just weird!) and they were, for the most part, very well made, too. I don't know if I can really explain t...

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Episode 3: wowowowowow!!! I expected this to be a relatively light family drama, but s**t just got real! I was so sure she was going to just jump up and be all "just kidding!". But no! Officially shocked and upset right now. It's good that the episodes seem to circulate between the main ch...

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I usually stop watching if something seems to be really bad, so I guess there aren't that many bad ones that I've seen for more than one episode. But there's this one total trainwreck of a drama I finished for no good reason whatsoever. Maybe I foolishly thought it might end well. Que Sera Sera. Mak...

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I don't think this should be a discussion about jdrama vs kdrama. I've seen a lot of great Japanese dramas, and I haven't even seen anything from the golden 90's! What attracts me to Japanese dramas is their unique stories, interesting cultural aspects, pretty Japanese men!, and the fact that the st...

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I liked the first episode a lot! Even though it was an extra long pilot, it was still too short for my liking. Dramas with multiple storylines are usually like this for me: I'm always more interested in the side stories than the main one. The promiscuous third daughter, who's supposed to be the devi...

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