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Okay, so, let’s yak about this “Like Flowers in Sand” show, the one them youngsters are all watchin’. I heard my grandkid talkin’ ’bout it, so I peeked a bit. It’s Korean, I think, like them kimchi noodles they sell at the store now.
What’s it about, you ask? Well, it’s about some young’uns in a place called Geosan. Seems like a dusty ol’ town, nothin’ like the city where my daughter lives. They do this wrestlin’ thing, like the guys on TV, but different, they call it “ssireum.” Imagine grown men in shorts, grabbin’ each other. Sounds funny, right? But they’re serious about it.
These young folks, they’re tryin’ to make somethin’ of themselves, like flowers pushin’ through the sand. That’s why they call it that, I guess. One fella, Baek-du, he’s got that “I’m gonna be the best” look in his eyes, you know? And there’s this girl, Du-sik… no, wait, Mi-suk was the girl’s name… or maybe it was Ju-myoung… These names are too much for an old lady like me! Anyways, she’s tough as nails, don’t let nobody push her around.
- There’s a bunch of ’em, all lookin’ for somethin’.
- Some want to be wrestlin’ champs.
- Some just want to be happy, I reckon.
There’s also some trouble, a bit of a mystery. Someone got kilt, and they gotta figure out who did it. My grandkid was on the edge of her seat, but I kinda guessed it early on. You know, old folks like me, we’ve seen a thing or two. It weren’t no big surprise who the killer was, but the young’uns made a big deal outta it. Like that time my neighbor’s prize pig went missin’, turned out it was just wanderin’ in the woods.
Now, my grandkid says this “Du-sik” girl, she’s the one who catches the killer. Smart girl, that one. Reminds me of myself back in the day, always two steps ahead of everyone. I remember when old man Johnson’s wallet went missing, everyone blamed the farmhand, but I saw right through that shifty-eyed baker.
They say the show ends happy. Everyone gets what they want, I guess. The good guys win, the bad guys get caught, and there’s lots of huggin’ and cryin’. Just like that soap opera my sister used to watch, always endin’ with a weddin’ or a funeral. I tell ya, life ain’t always that simple. But hey, it’s just a story, somethin’ to watch when you’re tired of countin’ the wrinkles on your hands.
Is it good, you ask? Well, it’s pretty to look at. They got nice colors and scenery, makes you wanna visit that Geosan place, even if it’s just a bunch of sand. The wrestlin’ is kinda fun, though I don’t understand all the rules. And the young folks, they’re all so serious, like their lives depend on winnin’ a ribbon or somethin’. It’s a bit much for me, to be honest. I prefer a good ol’ Western, with cowboys and shootouts.
But the young’uns, they like this kinda stuff. They like the drama, the romance, and the pretty faces. And that’s fine, I guess. We all need somethin’ to keep us busy, whether it’s watchin’ Korean TV shows or sittin’ on the porch, watchin’ the sun go down.
So, would I recommend it? Eh, maybe. If you got nothin’ better to do and you like them Korean shows, give it a shot. But don’t expect no highfalutin’ thinkin’ or nothin’. It’s just a story about some young folks tryin’ to bloom where they’re planted, just like the flowers in the sand.
And lemme tell ya somethin’, life ain’t no K-drama. It’s more like a long, dusty road, with a few bumps and potholes along the way. But you just keep on walkin’, keep on fightin’, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll find somethin’ beautiful at the end.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. This talkin’ about young folks and their troubles has made me hungry! And don’t forget to eat your vegetables, kids, or you’ll end up lookin’ like a dried-up prune.
One last thing, my memory ain’t what it used to be, so if I got some names or details wrong, don’t go blamin’ me. Blame it on the sand in my brain, ha! Anyways, that’s my take on this “Like Flowers in Sand” thing. Now go on, git outta here and let me get back to my business.
Tags: Like Flowers in Sand, K-drama, Korean drama, Netflix, Review, Recap, Ssireum, Geosan, Jang Dong-yoon, Lee Ju-myoung, Ending, Episode 12, Murder mystery
