The cliffhangers at the ends of odd-numbered episodes never bother me, because I can wait a day to find out what happens next. The ones at the end of EVEN-numbered episodes, however! They are another beast altogether. And I do mean beast.
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My Aunt Mary – “원” (wish) [ zShare download ]
Episode 9 kicks off what seems to be phase two of the drama. The previous political intrigues and conflicts are still here, of course, but we introduce a few more elements and move forward into the next stage of the hero-making lore.
Oh, and Gil Dong gets a haircut. He’s still rocking the perm, though. Must mean his transformation is only half complete.
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Beautiful Days – “장미빛 인생” (Rose-colored life) [ zShare download ]
I could kinda guess Hong Gil Dong had carved out its niche of Japanese fans just from the increased site referrals here from Japanese sites and websurfers, but the following puts it into plain terms:
Positive reaction to Hong Gil Dong in Japan: “A funky drama that exceeds expectations”
The KBS2 drama Hong Gil Dong, now heating up airwaves domestically, is also attracting lots of interest in Japan.
One Japanese magazine said in an article about the drama, explaining in detail about the lead character, “Hong Gil Dong exceeds expectations as the story of a funky kind of hero.”
Japanese press has taken particular note of the lead actors Kang Ji Hwan, Sung Yuri, and Jang Geun Seok, who’ve thrown themselves into their acting. The series is distinctly separate in its story and visual style from its sageuk predecessors.
One rep from the drama’s production company, Olive Nine, explained international reaction to Hong Gil Dong, saying, “Interest from overseas media is high with regard to this Korean-style hero, who’s neither overly serious nor lighthearted. Even at the production company’s press conference, there were approximately thirty to forty foreign reporters from countries like Japan, China, and Taiwan in attendance.”
The fusion comedy sageuk drama Hong Gil Dong stars Kang Ji Hwan, Sung Yuri, and Jang Geun Seok and has garnered lots of love from audiences, setting itself apart from previous historical dramas with its particular style of costuming, characters’ way of speech, and story.
SONG OF THE DAY
Hong Gil Dong OST – “쾌도 홍길동” (Sharp Blade Hong Gil Dong), the series’ theme song.
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Lena Park, aka Park Jung Hyun – “눈물빛 글씨” (Tear-colored writing), her big single off her sixth album. [ zShare download ]
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Where’s pop singer Ivy’s “Leave Britney alone” guy when she needs one?
She’s had a pretty tough year, what with the allegedly violent and angry ex-boyfriend blackmailing her regarding an alleged sex tape that never materialized, and the subsequent airing out of the relationship’s dirty laundry, including accusations of cheating with fellow pop singer Wheesung. And the netizens have torn her apart over the smear on her reputation. It doesn’t matter that her ex was found guilty and sentenced to hard time for his blackmailing; a woman is accused of sexual promiscuity and the “slut” tag gets thrown far and wide.
In the wake of all this ugliness, Ivy resurfaced online on the 24th on her own fan cafe, explaining her long absence due to being sick and tired of the internet, sick of her name being in the news. She wrote to her fans, “I’m doing fine. I’m praying to erase all the bad memories in my mind. Since I’ve only been at home, I’ve gained some weight, and my health has gotten a little worse. Sooner or later, I’ll have a medical checkup done.” She added, “[My fans] were probably worried about me… This year, I hope for lots of happy things.”
Well, things can only improve, right?
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Ivy – “그날까지” (Until that day) [ zShare download ]
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