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The Review Geek
32 minutes ago
- The Review Geek
Our Movie – K-drama Episode 9 Recap & Review
Episode 9 Episode 9 of Our Movie begins with Je-ha reimagining a scene with him, Da-eum and Seo-yeong. After the bookstore confrontation, Seo-yeong advises Je-ha to dump Da-eum before she dies and he simply nods. He realises that this is not how Hyun-sang, the male lead, would behave. At present, Da-eum and Je-ha talk about the ethics of being in love while one person is dying. They are holding hands when they run into Camerman Cheol-min, Makeup Artist Jo, AD Hong and Jun-byoung. Our couple covers up by claiming they are location scouting but Jun-byoung doesn't buy it. Gyu-young too figures out the identity of the mystery kisser as she finds tons of videos of Je-ha in Da-eum's camera. Filming continues and Je-ha reimagines himself in all the happy scenes with Da-eum. Soon, it is the rehearsal for the break-up scene. Jo and Cheol-min watch our couple and wonder if there is indeed something going on. It is also Eun-ho's last day and Cheol-min allows him to shoot the scene. Je-ha feels like something is missing. In the original movie, Hyun-sang truly loves Gyu-won and she lives. He decides to take out the break-up and bring back Hyun-sang's love. Everyone approves of this change and Je-ha too is happy with the new scene. Meanwhile, Reporter Noh meets with Seung-won who shuts him down. Turns out, the producer is Noh's source as he warns him to stick to the rumours he feeds him. Annoyed, Noh goes to Agent Go with the hospital photo. But Seo-yeong's words on sincerity have struck a chord and she too turns him down. Noh is at his wits' end when he remembers Jae-in. After the day's wrap, Da-eum sends off Eun-ho. Her farewell is ominous but he assures her they will meet again. She looks sad and Je-ha comforts her after Eun-ho leaves. They goof around as Je-ha pretends to be jealous. Da-eum brings up the changed scene and he reveals that he can finally understand Hyun-sang loving a dying woman. Pleasantly surprised, she wonders if Je-ha will also keep the original ending. However, he still isn't sure why his mother let the heroine live and they agree to figure it out together. Later, Seo-yeong meets with Je-ha and comments that he looks happier and relaxed. Like her character, she wonders if his feelings are out of love or pity. He insists that it is love and advises her not to do anything that would eat at her conscience. Elsewhere, Da-eum finds Jae-in waiting for her. The latter still doesn't understand why Da-eum is getting everything on a platter. She rants about Da-eum not having to worry about her diet, getting the director's attention and even having a bigger room. She storms off while Da-eum looks uncomfortable. Noh finally publishes articles on Da-eum and Je-ha's relationship. With Jae-in's help, he also adds a nepotism angle. Turns out, she shared a photo of Da-eum entering Je-ha's hotel room. Dr Lee is troubled and it doesn't help that Da-eum's latest check-up results don't look good. Investor Han is upset as his company is being investigated for nepotism as well. Even Agent Go is worried, as the comments also accuse Seo-yeong of sleeping with Je-ha to get cast in his debut movie. On set, Jung-woo blames Agent Go for the articles but Seo-yeong surprisingly defends her. It just so happens that she saw Jae-in take the photo of Da-eum and Je-ha. She shuts down Jae-in's gossiping and calls her out for targeting a fellow actress. Gyu-young decides to visit Da-eum while her mother checks on Dr Lee. At lunch, Jun-byoung tries to protect Da-eum from the crew's gossiping when Gyu-young shows up. She instantly gets to work, cheering up Da-eum and also recording Jae-in's call with Noh where the rookie actress warns the reporter to keep her name anonymous. Seo-yeong finally approaches Da-eum. She accepts that she was jealous but she also understands Da-eum. They agree to make it till the end together. Next, Seung-won confronts Je-ha and we learn that not only the producer, but also Investor Han knows about Da-eum. Je-ha secretly filmed her second audition in which they talk about her terminal illness. He gave it to Seung-won and Han to guarantee funding. Je-ha confesses that he is in love and begs for Seung-won's help. Seung-won is frustrated but promises to do his best. Je-ha finds Da-eum at the beach and blames himself for everything gone wrong. Da-eum points out that she too used him for her dreams. She promises she can handle a little scandal. They agree to go through whatever happens next, together. That night, Dr Kim rushes to the set and frantically searches for Da-eum. Agent Go runs into him and looks sad as she seems to have figured out Da-eum's secret. Han calls Seung-won and orders him to drop Je-ha or he will lose the funding. At the end of Our Movie Episode 9, Je-ha and Da-eum decide to come clean to the crew. Je-ha confesses that he loves her and she reveals that she is dying. The crew is in shock while Je-ha and Da-eum smile at each other. The Episode Review With this being the penultimate week, Our Movie Episode 9 ties up most of the plotlines and wraps up major conflicts, readying viewers for what is definitely going to be a heartbreaking finale. Most of the characters are in one place including Gyu-young, Agent Go and Seung-won. The rumours have reached their peak with Je-ha and Da-eum's relationship being leaked to the public. Seo-yeong's stance becomes clear as she gets over her internal dilemma and sides with Da-eum. And Je-ha and Da-eum decide to brave the world together by taking control of the narrative. This new lively, playful and confident Je-ha is definitely a much better version of the K-drama's male lead and Namkoong seems to have finally found his footing (after 8 episodes). If only he had gone with this portrayal from the beginning… In fact, the highlight of this chapter isn't the scandal, confession or the script change but Je-ha's duplicitous nature. If memory serves, in the second audition round, he explicitly asks if Da-eum is okay with him using her illness. Her desperation is clear while he nonchalantly claims that he is still looking into other actresses. He covers all his bases so that he comes off as fair before choosing her as his lead. It reiterates that he never was a good guy but seeing him silently scheme in the background and slowly turn into a better person is definitely worth watching. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
China unveils world's largest $50MILLION inflatable dome over construction site – and its use will surprise you
CHINA has unveiled a massive inflatable dome in the middle of a major city to help shield residents from a construction site. The whopping 50m-high inflatable is reported to be the largest of its kind in the world. 5 5 5 Measuring 20,000 square metres, the dome is designed to protect the surrounding neighbourhoods from dust and noise during construction. A viral video shows the incredible moment the inflatable swallows up the building site in the city of Jinan. Viewers can see the dome gradually inflating to its enormous size through a jaw-dropping timelapse. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, revealed the giant dome in a Facebook post on July 2. The balloon uses negative pressure and air filtration systems to stop construction dust affecting nearby areas, according to Times Now News. Its design is said to allow for easy inflation and dismantling so it can be deployed where needed quickly. The dome is made from lightweight PVDF-coated polyester, with four big fans keeping it inflated. Transparent panels let in natural sunlight, allowing the inside to keep well lit during the day without the need for artificial lighting, the Bridge Chronicle has reported. But the viral clip has also drawn a lot of attention on TikTok, with many users sharing their reactions to the vast inflatable. One user jested: "This is really dangerous because if it gets too big it becomes really soft and a giant might see it and come to take a nap." China's terrifying new giant 'sea monster' war plane pictured for first time - & it's a throwback to Cold War Soviet tech But another said it is "such a clever way to protect both the environment and the people living nearby". "How does one even manufacture a single sheet that large?", asked another. It comes as China continues to face issues with many of its major construction projects. A giant skyscraper in the city of Tianjin had stood unfinished for nearly a decade before construction was resumed. 5 5 Goldin Finance 117, nicknamed The Walking Stick due to its architectural shape, had loomed uncompleted over the city for many years. But work on the £8billion project was halted following the 2015 Chinese stock market crash. Standing at a staggering 1,959 feet, the Walking Stick is nearly twice as tall as The Shard. But Chinese state media has since reported the skyscraper will now resume construction. It will no longer get to claim the title as China's tallest building that had been forecast, however. Two taller skyscrapers, the Shanghai Tower and Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre, have topped out since then. Why has Trump hit China, Canada, and Mexico with tariffs? DONALD Trump has imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing has retaliated. Trump also hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs, but walked back many of them on March 6 China: Trump believes China has not done enough to stop the production of chemicals used to make the drug fentanyl. China has slammed Trump for the claim and described fentanyl as America's problem. The country also said the tariffs are a "serious violation" of the World Trade Organization rules. China is filing a lawsuit with the WTO against the US for "wrongful practice." China serves as a major supplier of auto parts to the US. Phones, computers, and other key electronic devices were also in the top imports from China last year, according to Commerce Department data. In 2023, the US imported around $427 billion worth of products from China, according to the US Census Bureau. Data reveals that 78% of all smartphones imported from the US came from China. Trump's tariff threat has sparked fears of price rises for fashion items and toys. Beijing has responded by outlining its own tariffs on American goods, sparking fears of an all-out trade war between the two superpowers. Canada: Trump ignited a trade war with Canada and Mexico during his first days in office as part of a campaign promise to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the United States. He said both countries had not done enough to halt the drug flow and the mass influx of migrants from reaching US soil. A total of 59 pounds of fentanyl was seized at the northern border by US agents between 2022 and 2024, according to the Canadian government. Meanwhile, almost 62,000 pounds of the drug was seized at the southern border. The 25% tariffs Trump proposed on Canadian goods were destined to come into force on March 4. Canada responded with a 25% tariff on $155 billion of American imports. On March 6, Trump warned the 25% tariff on steel and aluminium would come into force on March 12. Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded with a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Trump then threatened to double the 25% tariff to 50%. The Ontario premier warned that he "will not hesitate to increase" the levies or completely shut off power to the three US northeastern states. Both sides then agreed to talk and toned down their threat. Ford then paused the electricity surcharge. Mexico: Mexico has managed to twice postpone Trump's tariffs on Mexican goods. On February 1, Trump signed an executive order to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. But, on February 3, Trump agreed to pause the levies against Canada and Mexico after the countries took steps to appease Trump's concerns on border security and drug trafficking. Trump then threatened that the 25% tariffs would come into force on March 4. Two days later, Trump announced a delay on most goods covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump credited Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's progress on border security and drug smuggling as a reason for the pause on the levies. The Mexican Navy has seized thousands of kilograms of drugs from criminal gangs. Sheinbaum promised to deploy 10,000 extra troops to the Mexico-US border. Still, Trump has maintained that on April 2, the US will begin imposing reciprocal tariffs on all its trading partners, including Mexico.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 70s soap legend shows off her famous red curls in rare outing on her 81st birthday... can you guess who?
This 70s soap star showed off her famous red curls during a rare outing on her birthday this week. The actress looked nearly unrecognizable minus her iconic Farrah Fawcett-inspired blowout and bombshell auburn red curls. On Wednesday, July 9, she was seen picking up some takeout for a low-key 81st birthday celebration at home alongside a close collaborator on her show. The actress is known for holding the longest run in soap opera history and playing the same character on the same show for over five decades. The TV icon, who once joined the star-studded cast of Little House on the Prairie and made a brief appearance on the television adaptation, is also a Daytime Emmy winner for her famous soap opera portrayal. She was also married to another famed actor from 1980 to 1982. Can you guess who she is? She's Suzanne Rogers! The award-winning TV star is known for her multi-decade career on the long-running series Days of Our Lives. The vivacious beauty was spending time with the longtime costume designer for Days of Our Lives, Richard Bloore, on her birthday. For her birthday look, Rogers was as glamorous as ever, looking half of her age as she strutted through the city in nude stiletto pumps. She looked effortlessly chic as she paired a chocolate brown, boatneck top with a matching knit cardigan. She paired the set with flowing, white pants covered in a brown, leaf-inspired pattern and a cream-colored camera bag. She also modeled oversize, ombré-tinted sunglasses during her birthday outing in sunny Los Angeles. She appeared to be sporting natural makeup for her day in the city as she stepped out from a BBQ restaurant and headed to her car. She was previously married to silver screen star Sam Groom for two years in the early 80s before they ultimately separated and divorced. The vivacious beauty was spending time with the longtime costume designer for Days of Our Lives, Richard Bloore, on her birthday She also modeled oversize, ombré-tinted sunglasses during her birthday outing in sunny Los Angeles The renowned actress, who boasts an award-winning, decades-spanning career on television, was last seen stepping out for a low-key shopping trip on another rare outing earlier this year back in March. This comes after she recently celebrated the 51st anniversary of her continuous portrayal of her character Margaret 'Maggie' Horton Kiriakis (formerly Simmons) on Days of Our Lives last year. For the same role, she previously won her first and only Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. That March, the show's official Instagram account shared a video of the actress talking about her character. She first portrayed the character in 1973 and has been making appearances in every season minus a short hiatus in 1984. That year, the Virginia-born redhead revealed she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare muscle disease that causes muscles under voluntary control to feel weak and get tired quickly, according to the Mayo Clinic. For the same role, she previously won her first and only Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. She first portrayed the character in 1973 and has been making appearances in every season minus a short hiatus in 1984; pictured May 1979 at the Emmys The disease greatly impacted how much she could work, but the actress reportedly underwent remission shortly thereafter. Last year, on the anniversary of her first appearance, she said about portraying Maggie Horton over the years. 'My character has grown,' she explained. 'She knows who she is now. And she's not relying on anyone to make her whole.' Rogers added, 'She is who she is, and I think that's important for all of us.' Her character Maggie started out on the show as a disabled women that married a lawyer, later going on to become a widow, struggling with alcoholism, owning two restaurants and becoming the CEO of Titan — even once being 'killed off' and then her character being revived. Rogers also appeared in other shows and acting in episodes of Knight Rider; Little House on the Prairie; Quincy, M.E.; and Love, American Style. The former Rockette got her start at Radio City Music Hall as well as numerous Broadway productions. The actress, who was born Suzanne Crumpler, once said her stage name was inspired by Ginger Rogers, whom she previously cited as her inspiration for pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
