Category: contents
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Not Movies, But the Drama ‘Monster’
This drama is filled with smiles from the characters. Yet, every smile feels unsettling, making you wonder and feel uneasy. I found this hauntingly appealing. Knowing why someone is smiling but still not knowing is thrilling. 😏
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Devilman: Crybaby
Devilman, created by Go Nagai, is a series that debuted a whopping 50 years ago. It’s been adapted into anime, comics, and movies, and is still celebrated as his masterpiece and a comic industry gem. Though both the TV animation and comics were released around the same time, the comic featuring the protagonist Asuka Ryo…
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Hold My Hand
As I get older, I start to recognize the tricks that make people shine, but sometimes a reality check hits hard. It was the same when I heard IU’s ‘Hold My Hand.’ The key is that those things don’t matter. Just like a lion roars or a peacock spreads its wings, there are people who…
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Netflix Original: Lupin
Still, even as the hero, no amount of mental gymnastics can change the fact that he’s huge. In a later scene, he disguises himself for a TV interview, and despite the narration saying he’s perfectly disguised, it’s obviously Assane! His large hands and thick fingers make it seem like he’d handle problems not by sneaking…
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Bookstore Vibes: Spring 2021
While flipping through books is fun, browsing stationery and fancy items is equally delightful. 🖊️ Seeing this miniature in the desk decoration corner reminded me of a local I met in Paris by the Eiffel Tower years ago. She cautiously shared a ‘secret’: ‘The Champs-Élysées never closes, even at midnight.’
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Space Sweeper
The opening scene of collecting debris was quite impressive, especially the swift and powerful moves of Updong-i wielding a harpoon. It was surprisingly natural, and it made me realize how familiar Yoo Hae-jin’s voice had become. In the scene where everyone plays go-stop on the spaceship, his voice overlaying the robot’s full-face mask felt seamless,…
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The Story of Your Life
This ‘Story of Your Life’ was first introduced in 1998, and later included in the 2002 collection ‘Stories of Your Life and Others’.
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Why Is Everyone Flocking to That Hospital?
The author, a marketing expert for hospitals, shares their experiences and insights on hospital marketing. The content includes universally applicable stories in the marketing realm, articulately explained through anecdotes.
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You Can’t Hurry Love
In a sunlit, serene countryside church in the east, a bride who was all smiles saying ‘Yes, I’m happy.’ just ten minutes ago, suddenly jumps up in the waiting room and runs outside. Of course, just like the album cover suggests, she’s already got her sneakers on, so running is no problem. With the sun…
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So, That’s Radio
Looking back, I realized there was a ‘radio writer’ behind those memories. But honestly, the book isn’t mind-blowingly exciting or deeply impactful. It does carry the challenges and life philosophies of being a radio writer, but overall, it’s calm and a bit bland. 📚 Even though it’s a short read, it felt like it took…