About the Font Size Bug & Other Important Info

Dear readers, I want to explain to you about the problems with the text size. I am aware that sometimes the text goes back to the default font and the small font size, but no matter how many times I fix and update it the text goes back to the small default font. I reported this bug to Google, so they should be working on it soon if they aren't already. I'm sorry that I've caused you wonderful viewers difficulty while reading my posts, and I hope the bug is fixed soon! 

A reminder to everyone in case you didn't already read this: While I am working on the next episode, frequently go back to read my previous posts because I update them with new information and revisions. Also, I have noticed that most of my overseas readers are in France; I know this because my blog has stats and data on my page views, including the nation in which it's being read and how many views I get in a day, week, month, etc. I can not see or access your google accounts if you have one, so your identity is safe while reading this blog.


 I can enable the blog to translate into one foreign language, but unfortunately French is not one of those options. Sorry! T_T  Also, you most likely read something on my blog one day but read it again later but was confused because I changed what I wrote. I usually change what I write for the better, so I recommend re-reading my posts with a clean mental slate. I usually work on this project in spurts, and I'm most active on school breaks that are a week or longer (winter and summer in the U.S.). 

Thank you to all of you who took time to read this, and sincere apologies once again for these problems! 

Jang Geum's Dream Commentary: Season 1, Episode 5

Season 1, Episode 5: Level-Up Test

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CV061btB6E

Hello my lovely viewers, welcome back! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Before I start, I'd like to remind you guys and gals to read my post that has important information about the problems with the text size that might have caused you difficulty while reading my commentaries. I apologize, I hope that it gets fixed soon! 

Once again, I don't have much to say for this episode. The Court Teacher skulking about the military academy's kitchen was wearing some kind of cloak, although it looked more like a blanket you might wear if you're seeing an outdoor event in cold weather. These are cloaks that Korean women wore, and they really do look more like blankets. It really bothers me that the cloaks don't have clasps or anything for some reason. You have to hold it snug on your body with your hands so you can't really carry anything, and you can't even fasten it down the middle to block out cold air all the way. It's annoying like when the TV volume's not a multiple of 5 or an even number!            
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Ahem... So, actual information about the cloaks. Upper-class women wore these travel cloaks over their heads on outings(or spying apparently...) and they were worn since 1417. Solid proof that this drama is set in the 1400's. Women wore these cloaks as well as men; they're cloaks are called essugae, chimae, or changot. If you're having trouble pronouncing those words, refer back to the my commentary on the first Jang Geum episode in which I give a tutorial on Korean vowel pronunciation. Or just read these pronunciations: essugae = EH-su-GAY, chimae = CHI-may, changot = CHAHNG-oat

 

Now concerning the Jangho the dog's gender, let's look at the dialogue of that scene-

Big Red: (speaking to Jangho) Don't tell anybody that I'm here, ok? Promise me!
Blue: No- It's a "she," not a "he."
Suro Jang: (speaking to Blue) Oh, that's weird, it looks like a boy. 

Big Red called the dog an "it" in his last line, but Blue's explanation of Jangho's gender was satisfyingly consistent with the pronouns(confetti and drinks all around!), so we're going with calling Jangho a "she" as Blue elegantly stated. Ok, this part wasn't really important at all. It's just that this is one of the few times when the subtitles get the pronouns right, so I had to point it out!

Jang Geum's Dream Commentary: Season 1, Episode 4

Season 1, Episode 4: Mom's Table

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Pahea-0lw

        All I can say about this episode is that everyone in the palace is so kind and compassionate, rushing about to help Jang Geum whether they know her or not. And when Jang Geum was making food for the soldiers, Big Red even ate the bad rice to defend Jang Geum, though it cost him his teeth. The things people do in the name of love! Speaking of which, I pair Blue and Jang Geum together very hard now.

      Now, to when the Two Stooges locked themselves in a shed and Big Red came after, clearly implying he had some "business" to do. It wasn't very clear, but the "shed" the Stooges were hiding in was actually an outhouse, with the old-fashioned Korean hole-in-the-ground toilets. They're still around today, so just be careful which washroom stall you choose, should you ever visit South Korea!

      This was so far the only episode that made me cringe, at this line: 

         
I gagged a little at how cheesy it was, although it was sweet. That line though, was the cheesiest of cheesy things that could possibly be aired, although it's definitely not the only series that tried to pull it off. Still, putting a line like that in the script is something I would avoid.  "Jang Geum" is pretty much everything a pitiful show isn't, so I wasn't used to it. 

  It's amazing how much positive influence Jang Geum had by the end of the episode. I think this was a way of telling the audience to not be afraid to rock the boat. Jang Geum rocked the boat alright, and we're glad she did! As the story goes on, so does the boat-rocking!

      I'm sorry I didn't have much to say in this episode. There just wasn't much to clarify or comment on. It's times like these when I need your questions more than ever! Thank you for reading, and stay curious about the wonderful Korean culture and history!