June Patreon – First Impressions and Random Thoughts: Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938

The Fangirls take a look at the second season of Tale of the Nine-Tailed. Come find out if it is better than season 1, and whether you should give it a chance.

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Classic Tropes and New Chinese Dramas

It has been years since I have really been sucked into a modern Chinese drama so imagine my surprise when I suddenly find myself watching two. The Day of Becoming You and My Fated Boy have both become must-watch shows for me, and I am pretty sure it is due to their observance of classic drama tropes. Namely, soul swap and Noona (yes, I know that this is a Korean term, but I don’t know if there is a Chinese equivalent, so I’m going with it.) romance. So come find out why these tropes are working so well for me and whether you should join me in watching.

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