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The Allure of Quitting: Shows and Books I Never Finished
A Japanese novel by Kazuki Takano called ‘Genocide’ – despite being recommended – was something I read the strategic meeting scene over a dozen times.
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The Perfect Jam for Hot Days
When you step outside in the morning and are instantly greeted by the midday sun, Taeyeon’s ‘Weekend’ is the ultimate vibe. 🎶 Listening to it feels like cruising down the highway with the A/C on full blast and windows wide open. Whether you’re in a Ferrari or an Impala, it doesn’t matter. As long as…
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Jerry Maguire and Renée Zellweger
The leading lady of this film is Renée Zellweger. Personally, I’ve always thought she looked a bit older than her age. (Too honest?)
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Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest mammal on Earth, measuring up to 30 meters and weighing around 150 tons. Yet, this giant never harms other animals and survives on tiny krill and plankton. For this reason, it’s now endangered, much like the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit. However, the blue whale won’t harm or eat other…
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Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu’s ‘Kick Back’ is like being swept away by a runaway train 🚂, pushed onto the track by the intro’s bass and unable to stop until the song ends. During this track, all other thoughts vanish – don’t even dream about pondering the weather or checking the time. This song, with its relentless notes…
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Five Soulful Stories from Kazuo Ishiguro’s Nocturnes
Kazuo’s novels usually unfold themes with seriousness, holding your attention and leaving a lasting impression. Approaching Nocturnes with such preconceptions, it shatters them beautifully.
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After You Left – Light and Salt
This tune was released way back in 1990 on their debut album. With the city pop trend reviving 90s vibes, more folks are digging into these sounds, making it even more popular. A quick search showed many artists are doing remakes.
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Get Ready for a Thrilling Finale Fueled by Revenge: The Glory Part 2
Still, I managed to finish it all in half a day, so I can recommend it without much hesitation. And there’s one thing that I couldn’t quite get used to—the term ‘sunbae’ used by Song Hye-kyo’s character for Joo Yeo-jeong.
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Catching Up with Movies After a While
Like most romantic flicks, it was filled with kitschy, stylish, and cool dialogues that can easily turn awkward depending on the acting. But she handled them all naturally.
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Two Goodbyes (feat. Lee Jung)
Released in May 2011 as part of Yoon Jong Shin’s monthly series, this 8-minute track features a unique duet with Lee Jung and Yoon Jong Shin taking turns to sing two different songs. 🎤 The epic vocals of Lee Jung that scratch your ears in the best way possible, paired with Yoon Jong Shin’s unexpectedly…