Archive for November, 2009

Drama Recaps
Smile: Episodes 9-10
by | November 8, 2009 | 53 Comments
Tee hee! Love the scene above. Episodes 9 & 10 are pivotal (at last!). The episodes are full of fun moments, character developments and building anticipation in the relationship between Jung-in (Lee Min-jung) and Hyun-soo (Jung Kyung-ho). There’s a lot of ground to cover in these episodes, so without further ado… SONG OF THE DAY... More »
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Celebrity News
SidusHQ features rising star Song Joong-ki
by | November 8, 2009 | 42 Comments
As you know, I think Song Joong-ki is adorable, and not just because of his looks (although they help). He’s just got a natural, easy-going charm that is pleasant to watch. You can see that appeal in these new photos, which are featured in November’s company magazine for management firm SidusHQ. Song’s spread is in... More »
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Chungmuro/Film
Foreign interest heats up for hero movie Jeon Woo Chi
by | November 7, 2009 | 39 Comments
Looks like buzz for the upcoming fantasy-action movie Jeon Woo Chi — starring Kang Dong-won and Im Soo-jung — is heating up. The film has just sold to nine overseas markets even before it makes its Korean premiere later this winter. According to CJ Entertainment, Jeon Woo Chi screened a five-minute promo video at the... More »
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Chungmuro/Film
Jung Woo-sung begins work on wuxia film
by | November 7, 2009 | 15 Comments
Jung Woo-sung, who played “The Good” part of The Good, The Bad, The Weird, is joining his Hallyu colleagues like Lee Byung-heon and Jang Dong-gun in attempting a leap to the global stage: his next project, Rain of Swords, is directed by John Woo (Mission Impossible 2) and co-stars Michelle Yeoh (Crouching TIger, Hidden Dragon).... More »
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Drama Casting & News
Pig-Rabbit for sale (calling You’re Beautiful fans)
by | November 6, 2009 | 196 Comments
If you were charmed by the “Pig-Rabbit” stuffed animal that was featured prominently in this week’s episodes of You’re Beautiful, you’re not the only one: the production company has been flooded with inquiries about it. One source explains, “The phone won’t stop ringing with questions regarding the Pig-Rabbit. With the fans requesting merchandise of the... More »
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Drama Casting & News
Yoon So-yi jumps into filming for Hero
by | November 6, 2009 | 29 Comments
After only being selected this week to replace the lead actress of Hero, actress Yoon So-yi jumped into filming for the drama the very next day (the 5th), shooting her first action scene on the 6th. In the scene shown in the stills below, Yoon’s character (Joo Jae-in) jumps in to save the nephew and... More »
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Chungmuro/Film
TOP and Kwon Sang-woo take over “71″
by | November 6, 2009 | 37 Comments
The movie 71 had first caught my interest for starring young actors Kim Bum and Yoo Seung-ho as student soldiers in wartime, but problems arose when the movie encountered budget issues and the like. The stars dropped out and the production halted for an extended period. Now, the project has changed production companies and been... More »
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Open Thread
Open Thread #108
by | November 6, 2009 | 287 Comments
  SONG OF THE DAY Stars of Track and Field – “The Aviator” [ Download ] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] RELATED POSTS Open Thread #107 Open Thread #106 Open Thread #105 Open Thread #104 No tags for this post.... More »


Drama Recaps
You’re Beautiful: Episode 10
by | November 5, 2009 | 415 Comments
(It’s Lee Hong-ki’s uncertain “Uhhhh…..” face that makes this shot for me.) As for the episode, I kinda hate myself for doing this, but: SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.   SONG OF THE DAY Lyn – “Love U, I Love U” [ Download ] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Tags: Jang Geun-seok, Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Hong-ki, Park... More »
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Off Topic/Blog Stuff
Help out Boys Over Flowers on Netflix
by | November 5, 2009 | 76 Comments
I received an email from someone at YA Entertainment, which, as you may know, is the company that licenses Korean dramas for sale with English subtitles. I’m passing it along for all of you with accounts at Netflix to help get more Korean dramas available at the online rental service: Hi, I need your help.... More »
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