MDL doesn't have the Plus+ / Multiverse version yet, so if you want to submit it.The differences are:
Yep. Most especially parallel world/isekai and time travel, it's one of the hardest to do in scifi and at the same time, it opens up a lot of possibilities a writer can easily get lost into. 😆
Indeed, Loki series was crazy. I don't know.how wild the original comics were, but the TV, I had to rewatch a few episodes to grasp the intricacies. And then I'm, "Wow, that idea is actually logically sound".
Sometimes you have to remind yourself that the South Korean culture was largely isolated culturally for centuries,…
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In addition, Team Hangover, now that's truly Korean and unique.
Mixing meals in bread is nothing new. Having meals as stuff or filling of breads is not new either. We've had those breads here in the Philippines since pre-Colonial era. It's a centuries old idea, and I have no doubt thousands of years old in other cultures. But a hangover pastry? That's something I definitely want to try.
In fact, that 1 point difference with Team Cloud was perfect. And speaking of Team Cloud, I also definitely want to tray theirs as well, but Team Hangover is my priority.
Sometimes you have to remind yourself that the South Korean culture was largely isolated culturally for centuries,…
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For example, shrimp bread? I've tasted one here in the Philippines back in 2010, give or take 2 years earlier or later. However, shrimp cake? Now that's new to me. I much prefer for shrimp cake to have won because at least she has more chances that her claim as "nothing like it before" is correct. Shrimp bread? Nope, sorry, it's not novel. I wouldn't pick it even if it's more affordable.
Interestingly, the two female judges voted for the shrimp cake, while the 5 male judges voted for the ordinary and nothing new shrimp bread. I am NOT saying that they were sexist, but as a guy, I understand why all 5 male judges picked the ordinary shrimp bread—mindset. Most men will definitely pick the bread more than the cake.
If the female baker also created a shrimp bread, she would've won with a perfect score.
Second point.
Did they even wash out in-between tasting?
Because the male baker was correct, if you have similar ingredients, the one that is stronger will kill a taster's taste buds. The other work will indeed taste less, even bland. Every chef and baker with experience knows that.
The male baker was even torn. He wanted to give her a fair chance because he knew his own work is stronger in taste. But he realized that it still is a competition. He did not intentionally made his work stronger, it just happened that way. So, as far as conscience is concerned, he's clean. Not his fault.
Sometimes you have to remind yourself that the South Korean culture was largely isolated culturally for centuries, and it was only during the last 20 years that they started adopting foreign cultures. There were products that are either common or the idea was already tried in other cultures that the way they describe it was as if it's actually totally new.
Then again, nothing is new under the sun. Almost everything we think we invented or discovered today are in reality either a reimagined version only or a re-discovery. There hundreds of cultures around the world today and throughout time, and often we're looking at something from our own lenses, our own vantage point.
There really were no multiple timelines, there ever was only one. 😁
1. Her first vision, where the 2ML was successful, that was the switched reality. 2. Her vision of the 1ML that she thought was "modified"/"changed", that was actually the fixed future. It was not the pre-switch reality. 3. When she was stabbed by the short sword, all her involvements with humans that resulted in a negative fate, were reset.
It was all a single timeline.
Extra: Her "sponsor god" was only teaching her to be careful how she change things. While their bead only counts direct involvements, there are chain reactions throughout time and space that are not reflected in their beads.
Third alternate ending is in the "Plus+" version or "Multiverse" version.It's currently in theaters.
Hopefully soon!
But usually a few months after all theater distributions from their partners are done. So, if a country is going to have a theater release in August, then OTT will probably be allowed next year. 😭 Unless that OTT will block the region where there's a scheduled theatrical release.
What The F! I thought this was based on our true story. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️💔💔💔💔💔💔
I'm still strying to sort my feelings. It overwhelmed me because we went through a very similar journey: fell in love for years, we let go of each other, didn't see other for years, then we caissid paths, reminiscence, then cried together, asked the same questions why we broke up, and eventually finally found proper closure and said our goodbyes to our past.
One was already married and have a kid. Yeah, very similar to this story.
I don't want to remember these emotions because it's so mixed. It's pain, joy, laughter, self-blame.
Third alternate ending is in the "Plus+" version or "Multiverse" version.It's currently in theaters.
Yep, the rest of the world has to wait. 😭
The 2025 version (2 endings) premiered in Malaysian theaters. They got really good feedback so they decided to release the 2026 version only after two months. 😅
Or maybe that was really their plan: - 2025 version: 2025-12-31 Gregorian New Year - 2026 / Plus+ / Multiverse version: 2025-02-17 Lunar New Year
I think the challenge is foreign cinemas, do they want the 2025 or 2026 version. They released both far too close, they didn't give enough time for the 2025 version to run its course first.
Film imports can only pick one version. 😅 OTT services are probably choosing between the two versions.
They really should've waited before releasing the Plus+ version.
i'm afraid I failed to see any romance in this romance movie. not to mention 0 character development along the…
The definition of the "Romance genre" is about saving someone. It has nothing to do with "romantic love". 😝 As far as fiction, genre, and academics are concerned, this perfectly fits the "Romance genre". 😁
Ahh, so that's why the ML's acting and voice was familiar, he was L when he was at his early 20s. 😆 I didn't even connect him with is 2020s work, Alice in Borderland because his acting was very different already by then—it improved.
MDL doesn't have the Plus+ / Multiverse version yet, so if you want to submit it.The differences are:
If you're a fan of the multiverse genre it can be worthwhile. I'm satisfied with the 2025 version (the one with only 2 endings).
Personally, I'll wait for the digital version of the 2026 "Plus+" / "Multiverse" version since I want to be able to rewind if needed. I love disecting isekai/parallel world and time travel plots. It's how I can tell if the writers did their research well in this genre.
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Indeed, Loki series was crazy. I don't know.how wild the original comics were, but the TV, I had to rewatch a few episodes to grasp the intricacies. And then I'm, "Wow, that idea is actually logically sound".
Attitude and honesty are very important because that's how customers can trust them.
In addition, Team Hangover, now that's truly Korean and unique.
Mixing meals in bread is nothing new. Having meals as stuff or filling of breads is not new either. We've had those breads here in the Philippines since pre-Colonial era. It's a centuries old idea, and I have no doubt thousands of years old in other cultures. But a hangover pastry? That's something I definitely want to try.
In fact, that 1 point difference with Team Cloud was perfect. And speaking of Team Cloud, I also definitely want to tray theirs as well, but Team Hangover is my priority.
For example, shrimp bread? I've tasted one here in the Philippines back in 2010, give or take 2 years earlier or later. However, shrimp cake? Now that's new to me. I much prefer for shrimp cake to have won because at least she has more chances that her claim as "nothing like it before" is correct. Shrimp bread? Nope, sorry, it's not novel. I wouldn't pick it even if it's more affordable.
Interestingly, the two female judges voted for the shrimp cake, while the 5 male judges voted for the ordinary and nothing new shrimp bread. I am NOT saying that they were sexist, but as a guy, I understand why all 5 male judges picked the ordinary shrimp bread—mindset. Most men will definitely pick the bread more than the cake.
If the female baker also created a shrimp bread, she would've won with a perfect score.
Second point.
Did they even wash out in-between tasting?
Because the male baker was correct, if you have similar ingredients, the one that is stronger will kill a taster's taste buds. The other work will indeed taste less, even bland. Every chef and baker with experience knows that.
The male baker was even torn. He wanted to give her a fair chance because he knew his own work is stronger in taste. But he realized that it still is a competition. He did not intentionally made his work stronger, it just happened that way. So, as far as conscience is concerned, he's clean. Not his fault.
For me, the shrimp cake should've been chosen.
Then again, nothing is new under the sun. Almost everything we think we invented or discovered today are in reality either a reimagined version only or a re-discovery. There hundreds of cultures around the world today and throughout time, and often we're looking at something from our own lenses, our own vantage point.
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1. Her first vision, where the 2ML was successful, that was the switched reality.
2. Her vision of the 1ML that she thought was "modified"/"changed", that was actually the fixed future. It was not the pre-switch reality.
3. When she was stabbed by the short sword, all her involvements with humans that resulted in a negative fate, were reset.
It was all a single timeline.
Extra: Her "sponsor god" was only teaching her to be careful how she change things. While their bead only counts direct involvements, there are chain reactions throughout time and space that are not reflected in their beads.
But usually a few months after all theater distributions from their partners are done. So, if a country is going to have a theater release in August, then OTT will probably be allowed next year. 😭 Unless that OTT will block the region where there's a scheduled theatrical release.
One was already married and have a kid. Yeah, very similar to this story.
I don't want to remember these emotions because it's so mixed. It's pain, joy, laughter, self-blame.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
The 2025 version (2 endings) premiered in Malaysian theaters. They got really good feedback so they decided to release the 2026 version only after two months. 😅
Or maybe that was really their plan:
- 2025 version: 2025-12-31 Gregorian New Year
- 2026 / Plus+ / Multiverse version: 2025-02-17 Lunar New Year
I think the challenge is foreign cinemas, do they want the 2025 or 2026 version. They released both far too close, they didn't give enough time for the 2025 version to run its course first.
Film imports can only pick one version. 😅 OTT services are probably choosing between the two versions.
They really should've waited before releasing the Plus+ version.
Personally, I'll wait for the digital version of the 2026 "Plus+" / "Multiverse" version since I want to be able to rewind if needed. I love disecting isekai/parallel world and time travel plots. It's how I can tell if the writers did their research well in this genre.