Archive for October, 2010

Drama Recaps
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: Episode 14
by | October 20, 2010 | 269 Comments
Dear history experts and buffs, Please don’t take my following words as sacrilege. But I say screw history! At least for the remaining six episodes of Sungkyunkwan Scandal. I don’t want to hear talk about how illogical it is for Sun-joon and Yoon-hee to be together (as the Romeo and Juliet of Joseon), or that... More »


Celebrity News
Park Shi-yeon’s New York shoot for Cosmo
by | October 20, 2010 | 44 Comments
Actress Park Shi-yeon (Coffee House, Story of a Man) took to the streets of New York to attend the 25-year anniversary gala for Tommy Hilfiger, and shot a photo spread for Cosmopolitan in their new fall line. I know it’s stating the obvious, but she really does look good in everything. It’s been great to... More »


Drama Recaps
Tamra the Island: Episode 6
by | October 19, 2010 | 34 Comments
Beware: steer clear of irate diver women if you are trying to run away. This episode was fun and eventful, and I love the speedy pace so far. It stretches out the plot points to the right moment- it doesn’t become repetitive or, conversely, resolve issues too quickly without building the dramatic tension. Tags: featured,... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
Sungkyunkwan, Playful Kiss supporting actors lead new sitcom
by | October 19, 2010 | 72 Comments
You may currently know these two actors, Jeon Tae-soo and Yoon Seung-ah, better by their characters’ names in their current dramas — which would be the devious school president Ha In-soo of Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Ha-ni’s best friend Dokko Min-ah of Playful Kiss. (You probably recognize them better in character, above, than dressed as their... More »


Drama Recaps
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: Episode 13
by | October 19, 2010 | 224 Comments
I’m back! I hope you readers enjoyed the little treat that girlfriday presented to us as much as I did! I’m feeling refreshed from my mini recap vacay and ready to get back in the game with this awesome episode. It’s official. I’m shipping the Yong-ha+Guh-ro bromance all the way. Not that I don’t love... More »


Drama Casting & News
New director brought on for Daemul, ousted writer speaks up
by | October 19, 2010 | 53 Comments
More drama for SBS’s Daemul: Just a week after swapping writers, the drama has director changes as well. Oh Jong-rok (Style, Working Mom) was the original director, but a new PD has been brought onboard, Kim Chul-kyu (Hwang Jini). This has led to a wave of speculation of trouble behind the scenes of the already-much-beleaguered... More »


Drama Recaps
Tamra the Island: Episode 5
by | October 18, 2010 | 84 Comments
[And you thought this show was dead! Thankfully, a very capable recapper, nattacatta, has volunteered her efforts to making sure last year's gem of a drama, Tamra the Island, does not go unappreciated. We assure you that the recaps WILL NOT DIE this time (sorry 'bout that), and in fact will be available on a... More »


Theater/Musicals
Kang Ji-hwan raises a glass to Cafe In’s first show
by | October 18, 2010 | 37 Comments
I’ve been mentioning Kang Ji-hwan‘s musical for a while, and Cafe In has finally lifted the curtain on its Tokyo Globe Theater run with its opening show on October 16. The following are photos taken from that first performance, which features Kang in a comic-melo performance playing two roles: as a playboy sommelier, and as... More »


Drama Casting & News
Moon Chae-won takes the lead in SBS drama
by | October 18, 2010 | 59 Comments
Moon Chae-wong has announced her next role, and it comes in a new SBS drama called It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl [괜찮아, 아빠 딸], which will be the station’s Monday-Tuesday offering after Dr. Champ wraps. Moon plays Eun Chae-ryung, an immature youngest daughter who has always depended on her father, but after he is the victim... More »


Chungmuro/Film
Go Soo and Shin Ha-kyun’s new movie
by | October 18, 2010 | 25 Comments
Principle photography is underway for Go Soo‘s second film this year, upcoming war drama Before the Hills, alongside big-screen veteran Shin Ha-kyun (Festival, Cafe Noir). They’ll be playing soldiers who get taken by the North as prisoners of war, and will form an opposition force against their captors. Before the Hills is the third feature... More »