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@Janna
Yes, we will get Eric, but you will have to pay us. We are all chipping in for Brookeve's plane, and in case the plane gets lonely we are also buying a getaway bus. ;)
You write whatever comes to mind. Sometimes related to Kdrama, and sometimes not, I have seen just about every topic of fandom, socio-economic political idolatry, chemical induced and chemical reduced posts. It truly is up to you to discuss whatever. Jump in and respond to the wacky fun!
Actually, that's the polite explanation. Seriously though, the whole OT idea came about because I talk about TOP too much. And my little sister talks about Siwon too much. And Diadda needed a place to show us her videos and limericks. And I have pigeons.
LOL :D You forgot to say long lost CRAZED family members.
Daughter, I just got my minivan windows tinted. I also have a stunt driving class this afternoon. This is all part of the elaborate plan. Bu Haa Ha.
Awesome! But you still need to go through a background check. How you answer the following question will determine your eligibility to join "Operation Super Secret Hush Hush Planned on a Public Forum" ;)
Answer: Choi Siwon is a very good brother-in-law whom I will never touch because he belongs to my little sister Viola. Also, no other girl will ever touch him, ever, because he belongs to my little sister Viola. Also, if any other girl ever touches him my pigeons will harm her (the girl, not Viola).
@Janna
Yes, we will get Eric, but you will have to pay us. We are all chipping in for Brookeve’s plane, and in case the plane gets lonely we are also buying a getaway bus. :)
Yay! The limericks are back! You really are smarting from the lack of kiss, huh? Have some of my chocolate coverd Song Joong Ki smile, they take your mind off everything! :)
Yes I wanted that kiss! I started the fanfics from the link provided below. I think I am worse now. I should not have done that. I should not have done that. I was just starting to get better. The fever was breaking. Now I shall require hospitalization.
i miss jae hee this week so i started to watch his 3-Iron movie...and it left me speechless from awe...kinda like how jae hee doesn't have a single line here but still managed to be all kinds of awesome...care to share your thoughts?
I don't know what it was...perhaps lack of dialogue, or action, I was just waiting for something to happen. I mean, I understood the movie, and I'll admit it was creative and the acting was good. But movies that are too artsy tend to kill me slowly and painfully.
Maybe I'm like a dude and need more adrenaline injected into my movies.
Hi OTers,
It's been hectic in my country,tsunami and volcanic eruption.there are no words to describe how painful the situation now.these tragedies make me think a lot,of how we are so vulnerable,anything can happen.yet,we strive to survive because life is so precious.i guess when youre in a situation where you think you come close to death make you appreciate every piece of life.you want to keep it safe in your pocket of memory.
God,i hope i dont ruin your day by writing this..enjoy your day!
I hope you're enjoying your day as well! Even though the world can be a tragic place, these tragedies make you appreciate the beautiful things in life :)
Sad to see what happen to our country (yes, we come from the same country). I wish I could do more than sending them my best prey and wish (Ok I'll figure out how, cause even the simplest thing is matter when come about help). I hope these tragedies make people in our country more strong and united. Indonesia hwaiting!!
It's true, when you in are really desperate situations, you truly learn to value every little thing. May God keep you and your family members safe. Ameen. <3
I can't believe SSK is over. It's so hard to say good bye to "Lee Sun Joon" and the 4 of them had so much on-screen presence. = (
Thanks You for all the hard work and recapping SSK.
Mary Me, Me....here we come!!!! Anyone one else excited?
@holey moley
My 3-Iron DVD was borrowed and never returned damn youuuuuuu....
Your right it was a good movie, hell even my dormmates were able to finish it and they hate watching movies with subtitles. The consensus was that Jae hee is crazy. I never disabuse them of that notion too hard to explain that he was tring to be a shadow, to live in occupied space. Even I can't explain it to myself *sigh*.
yup. i'm with them in the sense that he is bordering crazy..but gah!!!! the execution is marvelous...in skks, i raved on how poignant and very necessary was the dialogues in the series...but here, i'm in awe on how dialogues are rendered useless in the movie but still managed to induced goosebumps in me...i watched it like 5 days ago but the feeling i had after watching it was just GAH!!!! 3 iron is kinda repulsive but still riveting, intrusive but astonishing at the same time...
Can't wait for the next epi of Dr. Champ. I'm so curious on who will Yeon Woo will end up with, I like them both but I still prefer Do Wook. :) And I just want to ask if am I the only one who thinks that Go Bum, Park Ji Heon, Cha Eun Suk and Yoon Sang Bong an eye candy? They're all hot! LOL I really like the angst of Go Bum. :) Dr. Champ is really my current addiction and I'm looking forward to watch It's alright Daddy's Girl coz of Donghae and Kim Tae Ho.
Also, I really hope that Jo Hyun Jae will accept Love Song as his comeback drama. It's been months and they still haven't announce who the male lead is. :(
Also enjoying Dr Champ...story and acting pretty good, eye candy not bad, either...think Yeon Woo will end up with Ji Heon...agree that Jung Gyu Woon has quite a bod. Saw him on Kangs talk show last week tossing Shindong and dancing and baring his six pack (drool)
Me too, want to see Jo Hyun Jae back on screen (Love Song or any other drama), but his father just died. I read from his fansites that he really took it very hard. So I doubt if we'd see him any time soon.
I've been suffering from K drama withdrawal this week. I had a guest from out of the country. In true desi style I was cooking up a storm and shopping for gifts for my nephew and his family. I also got to go on a school field trip with my son to N.A.S.A. Ames :D It was really nice. They asked for the chaperons info. two weeks in advance. I think they did a full background check on us before we were allowed on base :P. ( They must not have read this blog :P )
I still have not seen episode 20 of SKKS. Where can I watch the full episode? Help!!!!!! It's been driving me crazy all week!!!!!
dramafever has 18 episodes of SKKS....next two episodes should be up soon. They have the best quality, without having to preload the episodes and without having to jump to different parts.
And oh yes, that does sound very desi :P
Dramafever will have 19 + 20 after the subs are out at soompi plus a few days. From 10 on those are soompi's subs that they have tweaked. I suspect eventually they'll switch to the official subs from the station.
SKK is over=( but there's a rumor that SONG JOONG KI aka YEORIM GU YONG HA will be coming to singapore veeeeery soon!
his singapore fan club is currently finding more people to join! if you are interested, please email your following details to song.joong.ki.sg@gmail.com:
Full Name:
Birthday:
Email address:
Handphone No.:
I never quite know what to say in open threads. What? Open topic? No, give me a topic, dammit! (Sorry, too many years of writing college essays have ingrained in me this dependency.)
I guess... just... going through severe withdrawal symptoms with SKKS's end. Sigh. At least I have a recap left to alleviate the pain. And if they release a Director's Cut, I'm seriously considering buying it (and I NEVER buy DVDs!).
Ok start to rant or rave, join the fun....(oh you can have your own recap here, I guess, I would like to read some opinion on series I've watched that not recapped here at DB)
Welcome to OT :)
@ red pill: I'm still listening your song of the day, he, he, he I love this song, thanks for it.
People should use spell-check more often. That, and also check that the word that is spelt right is actually the word they want to be using. Hah. I've seen plenty of instances when the word is right...but not in the context you want to be using it.
This week I finally ordered my desired Kindel from Amazon & got in in 2 days [that was a huge surprise as I live outside of the US] - all I can say is the Kindel is the best device for reading books. I already downloaded many favorites of mine to it and am looking forward to tomorrow, when I will at long last get a chance to read some books who have been on my "must read list" for months.
I love my Kindle too :D Now I can get lots of my favorite books and not clutter up my bookshelves. Last year I had to say farewell to 10 boxes of books *sobs*, they were taking up half my closet space (I had already filled my bookshelves to the max, and this was the overflow).
I must confess, I miss holding a proper book. Also the book covers are not in color. :(
Is the Kindle worth it? I'm considering it but there's just something about holding a book and not looking at a screen that I really enjoy...how's the transition?
Oh yeah, did you celebrate our Giants at all? It was amazing!
Woo Hoo Giants won the World Series!!!! We were glued to our set that day. I wish they had won here in San Fran.
Kindle is nice it gives you a feel of reading a paperback. The screen is not backlit like a computer, so you can read it in the sun with no glare. Check out the new Nook too it is in color and has a touch screen. With the Nook you can get free books from your local library too.
@ okie dokie Hey you have an open invitation to come visit. Just give me a little heads up. We can do lunch at a nice Korean place or a Pakistani restaurant. Both places the food is HOT!!!! Or, if time is short a quick tea at my place. ( I know a lot of GOOD bakeries) :D
I live outside to the US so its definitely worth it for me. I save tons of money on shipping rates & save time by getting the books instantly without waiting for them to arrive by mail.
The transition between pages while reading is smooth and I find Its easy to adjust. the device isnt too big [like the IPod] so it doesnt tire either your eyes or hands.
I also debated and in the end decided to buy an ebook device. the Kindel was the best choice for me b'cos it allows me to enjoy a large variety of content. it suited me more than the Nook or even a e-reader sold in my country which offered very small choice of books.
Holding a book in your hands while reading a pleasure that as a book lover I will never give up. I am still going to be buying hard copy of books that I enjoy and plan to re-read over the years. so far, I am the only one in my family who likes the kindel so there is no question of us not buying or reading books taken from the public library.
I know the feeling of having to say goodbye to a collection of books I had for many years. when we changed apartments I saw no way to take all mt books with me and had to donate some to the public library. The great advantage of the Kindel is the space it saves.
Some say there's a sensation of touching the paper with hands that makes people keep coming back to books even there's e book reader. A book is safer for the eyes (my eyes hurt reading e-book to much) and save you from the inconvenience on having to find electricity source, in case you travel to a place without electricity.
I fought the whole e-reader thing for so long too. I gave in and got it because it is great for travel. I can't sleep on an airplane, so I read the whole time. I used to have to carry four paperbacks with me ( two for the outgoing journey and two for the return). San. Fran. to Islamabad is a LONG flight :(
I hear you mommy, 22 hour flight are no joke! I lugged hardback, omnibus edition of Patricia Mckillip's Riddle Master of Hed trilogy, but couldn't fit it into my bag. So, I kept it in the pouch of the seat and left it on the plane. I had a SIX hour layover at Abu Dhabi, stuck with my bratty bother with nothing to do. Purgatory! I cried my eyes out for that book, it was a first edition. :(
Because you all and JB high recommendation, I stared watching Soulmate last week. Oh yeah forget to mention, the premise: The OTP won't truly meeting until half of the series.
Oh Ok like usual my random comments: Before watching this series, I thought my sister is my soulmate in certain way. But Soulmate gives the highest definition of Soulmate. Soulmate: The person who accidentally meets you every where & uses the cloth that color matching with yours, has the same taste of music or food, and the most important thing can read your mind. And now, I'm more confuse what Soulmate is all about.
I don't judge series, it's bad or not, not to this series or all kdrama series that I've watched before. Everyone has her/his own cup of tea. But I would like to compare it with series I watched recently: I like WISFC, Wish Upon A Star and SoAM more, same with Friend Our Legend, not more than Love & Marriage. And ups I like Cinderella sister and World Within more than this (I know there're many people who disappointed with this two series, hee). Ok I prefer a classic conventional type of kdrama than the type kdrama that Soulmate has.
Those classic conventional type of kdrama is the reason behind my unreasonable love to kdrama.
And now I wait impatiently for My Bus to take me fast to Monday.... SKKS So Long, Au Revoir
me = BARELY restraining myself from reading the SKK ep 17 recap. 17 and 18 aren't on dramafever yet and I can't find anywhere else to watch them. :'(
I think it may be my favorite drama of all time. I guess I'll know once I see the end... I felt this way about Gumiho Girlfriend too, but then the end was flat for me. *sigh*
I hate school it keeps me from watching korean dramas...getting your phd seriously gets in the way of EVERYTHING wonderful. I've already decided what I shall watch during break:
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Playful Kiss
Marry Stayed Out All Night
Whas been holding me over is "Running Man"...OMG, I love this show. I do miss "FamilY Outing" but this show is a wonderful substitute. Song Joong Ki is adorable of course and he totally knows it too.
Omo, I love Running Man too. They show it on Sunday nights but without subtitles but I found a site that has links to streaming fansubs. It's pretty awesome. Some of the games are repetitive but they are SOO funny. I think my fave is the game where the chasing team wears bells. Yoo Jae-suk is hilarious. And the loveline between Gary and Song Ji-hyo is funny too. Now that SKKS is over hopefully Joong-ki will be on more.
This week kicked me while I was already down. Not only am I suffering from a head cold but:
NaNoWriMo started on Monday. I managed to get my 2k word goal for the day done, same on Tuesday (even though I was working on a presentation/project that my prof railroaded me with). But failed on Wednesday (didn't write a single word because I had a 6pg paper to due as well as a 2pg single spaced paper to finish) and yesterday I made it up by writing a little over 4k words.
This weekend I hope to get to 14k words because I will be doing nothing all weekend...though that is a total lie because I will hopefully be watching eps 52/3 of Life is Beautiful...but only if WITHS2 releases it. I would donate for VIA access, but I'm waiting until Athena starts airing to do that. Oh and homework, I have a paper due next week as well as rough draft of another paper. And I have to catch a train on Wednesday to go home for the long weekend (Veteran's Day on the 11th, skipping class Friday, Family Reunion on Sat, and trip to visit family in NH on Sunday).
When I going to have time to watch anything between NaNo, all my homework, and family stuff? Only this weekend and next Friday...
Hope everyone's Friday isn't as hectic as mine is going to be (this friday, not next).
Yes, drama watching is like a drug. But I can multi-task and watch a drama while writing; it's just a bit difficult when I get on a roll with my writing because I tend to focus more on that then the drama. It doesn't help that the cast in my novel is Asian and the settings are Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. Makes me want to watch dramas more.
I've been watching K-dramas for years, but for the first time I'm thankful for them in helping me keeping my sanity while I'm looking for a job for the first time.
I'm in the very last stretch of SKKS and I'm so sad it's ending. I always do this to myself. I will marathon a series cuz it's so darn good, trying to watch 3,4,5 eps each night after work before i pass out... and then before you know it it's over and i'm sad that i didn't take longer to enjoy it. I did this with City Hall too... sigh.
So I just wanted to say thanks so much to all the recappers for this series - I would not have understood so much of it w/o your help!! So to @red pill, @cassie, @girlfriday, and @javabeans, thanks for all your hard work on not only recapping but your ever witty commentary :) looking forward to the last 2!
haha yes, City Hall was just one of the many I've done this with... it leads to many zombie-like workdays :T
I loved City Hall - it's really a gem that I think was way under-appreciated. CSW is beyond smexy and the chemistry he had with KSA... indescribable. a very enjoyable ride... just ask @ockoala :D
beware.. it took me until ep 8 or so before i didn't want to drop kick Gookie.. but i kept at watching because of all the ravings from said poster and aforementioned poster... and then i absolutely LOVED the rest of the drama!!
the only dramas i semi-marathoned were YB and B&W. i could NOT get enough of those dramas.. it took a while for me to get over them ending.. heck, i've just recently gotten over YB because of MGiaG... which i have yet to finish. BOO!
@ twin
you didn't finish watching SKKS last night? i would have thought you would be done already. lol.
my twin (@lb_tmi) has warned you fairly i guess. i personally never disliked Gookie - probably because i knew they were meant to be and there was a reason for all the madness lols.
Black & White (B&W) was another one I did that i regretted marathoning too because before i knew it, it was over :( ... omg the bromance in THAT one haha... not as 'obvious' as SKKS's but definitely took center stage over any of the leading ladies.
@ twin
can you please finish MGiaG already please? it's up fully subbed on dramafever :) so get on that!!!
and no i didn't finish watching SKKS... it's only subbed up to ep 18... i watched ep 19 raw and read the live recap on thundie's prattle to supplement my complete lack of knowledge of the korean language. that process takes twice as long to watch one ep btw haha. so by then i was way too tired to do that with ep 20 ha. figure i'll just wait till next week and rewatch 19 and 20 together... Yummy in ep 19 is super epic.... he's such a rockstar.
but i just don't want MGiaG to end.. it hurts when dramas end. BOO!!! plus i can't this weekend (i still have one more project and midterm next week i should be studying for). but i will.. SOON. promise :)
CSW was all sorts of freaken HOT, but he was a jerk at the beginning, so it took a while for me to warm up to him, but i still thought he was hot the whole time. lol.
dude, i was super sad when MGiaG ended too... but i really liked the ending a lot. and it makes me want to rewatch the series soon... cuz i finally finished SKKS this weekend and need something else.
i think i'm going to watch Antique Bakery and Frozen Flower and Strongest Chil Woo now actually.. i need my Yoo Ah In and Song Joong Ki fix... STAT!!
I totally do that too... I always regret it the next day when I have to get up for class, but somehow I don't learn my lesson.
I was kicking myself for not taking it slower after the last episode of City Hall too. I have never felt the thrill of wanting to know what happens next so much with any other drama.
i have seen episodes 19 and 20 of SKKS, but still waiting for the ones with sub. watching the no-sub eps reminded me of my visit to Seoul last winter where I had conversations with a lot of locals in Korean (asking for directions, ordering food, etc.) and was amazed at how I got what they were saying, although I didn't understand word by word. can't wait for the eng sub episodes!
anyway. SKKS took me away a bit from the rom-com story that I am writing, which is about a star football player and a starting out diva - both still in college and attending the same school - who are in a Romeo VS. Juliet kind of situation. (Their families want them together, they would turn violent at each other when left to themselves.) and then someone put a spell on them which caused them to switch bodies, which is a problem more than the given, because the Romeo is about to be drafted into the professional league and the Juliet had just signed for a record deal with her girl group.
I used to have Jang Geun-Suk as my character inspiration for the Romeo, but has now switched to Song Joong-Ki, because I loved the way he handled the Yeo-rim character. And for the Juliet, Shin Min-Ah (GF is a Gumiho) is the character inspiration. It helps to have these people in mind while writing, because it makes the process more fun. :)
wow...SKKS withdrawal is pretty strong here...due to my 3 week hiatus..i have yet to catch up...i gues i should be caught up by the time subs for ep 20 are up somewhere...on a sadder note Life is Beautiful is also ending this week... along with SKKS, Dr Champ is rocking my life right now as well....i sincerely hope this doesnt go the path that the sports dramas of last year took (Dream, Triple) ...next week is going to be awsome!....Mary stayed out all night will be premiering....sigh i havent seen JGS on screen forever!!.....also Secret Garden will be premiering...all i can say is BINNIE!!....despite having my reservations on both dramas i might still watch for the actors
SKK Scandal has ended. Waiting patiently (er, sorta) for the English subs. Am so gonna miss the Jalgeum Quartet. Especially Yeorim. He really stole my heart. (Well, Jae-Shin is time-sharing it with him, hehehe).
I gotta come out and say I didn't have high hopes for this drama at first. I'm very, very wary of saeguks. Not being Korean, I'm always worried that half of it's going to be over my head and spoil the fun. A lot of the stuff in SKK was a bit of a question mark for me (a lot of the political stuff, like the factions) but that didn't stop me from having a fantastic time. So thank you, drama, and thanks for all the recappers for filling in the blanks.
I think on another thread, someone said they finally realized that Micky Yuchun was cute. Me too! I've seen him on and off (don't really listen to Kpop) in other places, but he always had some weird asymmetrical haircut that I found unflattering. He's smokin' in this drama though, to the point where if I see him in JYJ promotional stuff, I just wanna yell, get this man in a hanbok, STAT!
And Jae-shin - love the hair. Love the bracelet. Love the brooding. Love it all.
And Yeorim - just LOVE. :D
Yoon-hee deserves a shout-out too, for not being a simpering milk-and-water miss and being able to quote Confucius around the guys. You go girl!
Gonna miss this drama so much. Sigh. Well, Mary's coming, right? Gotta catch my bus!
Micky seem to me always that ehh kind of haircut, not the kind that Kpop idol usually has. I look at him in modern style cloth over and over again, wonder why so many people find him cute. Now, I can't help to agree with them. Micky is hot in Hanbok.
I am constantly torn between my love for JaeShin and Yeorim.. whenever one is onscreen, i pledge my undying love for them... and then the other one comes on and i find myself doing the same thing. it's probably another reason why i ship them together.
I think what's so great about Yummy+Moony is that they are polar opposites of each other and yet are BFFs. Yummy is pale pale milky white with impeccable fashion, a cheerful playboy and has an aversion to physical exertion. Then we have Moony who is dark and broody with a lil bit of facial fuzz (<3!!), couldn't care less about his clothes and can fight off 20 men at once, but hiccups when ladies are around. The hiccups have to be one of the cutest character traits i've ever seen, btw.
yes they all look delicious in hanboks for sure. :D
i prefer my Moony a lil scruffy - it works with his bad boy (but with a hiccupy softy heart) image. though seeing him all cleaned up is refreshing as well. who am i kidding, boy can pull off any look. rawr.
As for Yummy - his face is too pure to be bad-ass/grungy.. i love him in his flamboyantly colored hanboks. though one of the FUNNIEST scenes of him was his 'angel of death' look and growl. i rewatched that about 83 times.
he seem to have grown up rapidly from his last drama. if you google images of him, you would not find a photo that's not from SKKS where he looks as mature as in SKKS.
i like his acting, though. I wonder what other kind of roles he can handle...
i actually had not seen Yoo Ah In in another other drama before this but saw that he was in Antique Bakery a few years back. I downloaded it awhile back but never got around to watching it. I scrolled through it last night and was surprised to see how different he looked. He definitely looks much older in SKKS - maybe it's due to his badass role and facial scruff. But in Antique Bakery he looked just fun and playful and so young...
I watched Yoo Ah in First in The man who still can not marry (I love this drama), he get that immature mama boy but sweet character, not bad but not impressing. He seem grown up and more mature in SKKS, hope he'll get his 1st lead role after this (perhaps this is the reason why he doesn't want to continue his Jaeshin character in SKKS? just my thought).
I watched TMWSCNM earlier this year and I liked his character but wasn't in love with him like Moony. But because of SKKS I went back and rewatched a few episodes and I still can't get over how different he looks. He's definitely a chameleon and someone to look out for in the future. Now I just have to watch Antique Bakery!
hey its friday .... same every week ... but this week i'm missing SKK a lot .... what a ending .... love the drama ... missing all the cast ... what a amazing ride we all had ... didn't we all scandalers ....
our great festival DIWALI is today ... trying hard to be happy with my family but i miss SKK so much .....
everyone HAPPY FRIDAY .....
Happy Friday and Happy Diwali everyone! I'm not Hindu but my grade school had this tradition of celebrating every religious holiday, so we always had Diwali themed classes on that day :) My grade school was awesome - I miss those days (in more ways than one)
Speaking of India, though, I just stumbled upon an article about a new Bollywood movie, where this dude travels back in time to the 1970s to save his parents marriage. It looks awesome, and stars Aishwarya Rai and the dude from Singh is King. Reviews don't look promising, but the cinematography is gorgeous as expected from Bollywood movies. So should I go ahead and watch it? Or should I watch another movie instead. Haven't been to see a movie in forever...
Netflix has a decent collection for instant streaming if you're interested in paying for that service (totally worth it IMO - that's how I've been watching Avatar). Most of the other ones I watched on cheap DVDs I bought when I was home in Nigeria, lol. But, I'm sure we could find some websites dedicated to Bollywood movies much like this site is dedicated to k-dramas! We just have to look...
As for recommendations: for your typical, all dancing, dramatic love story Bollywood movie, my favorite is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Shahrukh Khan and Kajol are awesome together :) For one with singing and dancing but a more serious tone, I liked Rang De Basanti. Then you have classics like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (epic, highest grossing Bollywood movie ever - have yet to see it myself) and "trendy" movies like Dostana. I tend to follow actors that I like, so if I watch a movie and like an actor, I'll watch another movie of theirs, then do the same. Also, my big sis is a huge Bollywood buff so I get recommendations from her as well :)
I recommend Devdas and Parineeta. Devdas is like a feast for the eyes, and Parineeta..wooh boy! Saif Ali Khan smolders like no one's business! The story is very good too! :)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is one of my all time favourites! That and Kal Ho Na Ho.
And I watched Three Idiots over the summer. It was so different, but SO GOOD. I love Amir Khan. (He's also in Lagaan, which is set during the colonial period and is excellent, but a little more serious.)
Also, I have been on an anime binge while waiting for subs for the last two SKKS episodes to come out - Avatar: the Last Airbender!!! Every time I watch this show I appreciate the complexity of the characters, the inside jokes and pop culture references, and the care taken to make a show that's respectful of the cultures it draws from. And the fight sequences are amazing too! *sigh* I'm 22 years old but I still love my cartoons :D
Oh is Avatar good? I borrowed season1 off my friend years ago and have not got around to watching it. * kdramas are just so addicting*
On a side note, I just realised that the person who wrote the manwha 'Full House' is the same one that wrote 'Mary stayed out all night'. I wasn't initially looking forward to this drama, but will now be impatiently anticipating it next week.
I absolutely love Full House, it was the drama that sucked me into kdramas again because it made me realise that not all kdramas are melodramatic.
it's great!!! definitely worth the watch. the first season has a few two many filler episodes for my liking, but the second season takes it up a notch and is awesome. and the third is just epic. mainly, the characters are compelling and their growth is well woven into a story about saving the world and fulfilling your destiny and all that good stuff :D
Avatar is awesome, such a pity about what was done to the movie. I want a do over! No M Knight Shamalamadingdong. The casting was fine and the effects were cool. So throw out the script and reedit the thing with new scenes for the plot.
And the new Avatar Cartoon there are making sounds good too. A new Bender but with all the other characters grown up, married off and with kids/ grandkids of there own... ooo just seeing who ended up with who and the flashes back through Ang's life and how it relates to the new bender will be awesome.
i haven't seen the movie - actually boycotted it from the beginning because of the casting. i think a do over is a great idea. who would agree to do it though? the movie got awful reviews but still made tons of money at the box office. (how I have no idea)
and i am so excited for the new Avatar! when it comes out, K-dramas will be taking a backseat for some time :D
yah! so what if you're 20 I'm 23 (24 if I follow Korean age...) and I still completely adore Avatar... if age matters in watching cartoons then I'd really rather be a child forever... lol
but seriously don't feel bad that you watch cartoons... I think that as long as it's something you enjoy it doesn't matter your age.
I loved The Last Airbender (cartoon) too!!!!!
I was Soooo Pissed Off when they had a white guy play the lead role for the movie. What the Heck aren't there any good Asian actors in America? It was a big slap in the face! I refused to watch the movie!!! My kids who are crazy about Airbender wanted to go see it badly, but as soon as they found out about the lead actor, they didn't want to go either. It's so disappointing. :(
Here is an American Asian actor and his complaint about the casting:
There are plenty of good asian actors in America. It's just the American Entertainment Industry hasn't embraced them yet. And when they do cast an asian person, oh the stereotypes...don't get me started!!!
Also the movie 21, it was a true story about ASAIN kids, but when it went onscreen, they were a bunch of white ones. BOO BOO BOO!!
The Last Airbender is one of the very few American cartoons that I watch. Seriously, with Spongebob, I felt like America had just given up and was willing to put anything on... and then I watched The Avatar. The cartoon is freakin' brilliant. I think I rewound the scene with the platypus bear at least six times and could not stop laughing.
mellowyel, I'm 9 years older than you and I still love this cartoon.
Wow! The family resemblance strikes again...I am giving serious considerations to gene manipulation, alien experimentation and any other wacky conspiracy theory to explain how Similar we all are. I LOVE the Last Airbender. My best friend got me hooked on it, and we marathoned it together. Good times! :)
At this point, I seriously am considering just questioning why we do not just post under one handle. It would not take as many posts to just be like... dude, we're all one person. What? No, I just have conversations with myself on Dramabeans and I post the same thing under multiple names. The reason you think we're different people can easily be explained by pointing out that we have a large horde of psychic pigeons who are spying on each and every one of you who are not us (as in the royal "we" form).
Zutara FTW! I just finished the series this summer and all I gotta say is they don't make cartoons like that anymore. I'm 22 and I still love my cartoons and my Disney and...ok I'm going to stop now. :)
Hi...cannot help myself from commenting on this topic. Permission to cut in the conversation (^.^)
My whole family love, love, LOVE Avatar the last Airbender. I am way over 40 myself but I loved it
Zuko and Kitara? The whole family was rooting for them. Zuko is hot...even with his scar (^_~). I think it's because his voice is more mature than Ang. We love Ang but... he's like a kid.
OMG...I think I'll better stop before I write essays about them.
Please continue. I'll go back to lurking now. Have fun (^3^)
Nooooo Nory! Don't go back to lurking! We (royal we) like you. We also love doing the welcoming ceremony for the the de-lurkers! It goes something like this:
Under the Viola handle: Yay! more people to play with! *hugs* Cookies/ Chocolate covered Song Joong Ki smiles? ;)
Under the Brookeve handle : Welcome to OT. Have fun! :)
Under the Lessaofpern handle: Welcome to the family. I am the crazy one. :) (might offer you delicious porridge too if you write you are feeling down ) :)
@Brookeve
I gave your posting under one handle a try, but I think it would be more fun for the de-lurkees to see a long list of separate welcomes under our various handles. ;)
Under the Diadda handle: What are your strongest desires? Ah yes, I have a video for that!
@Viola: I guess it makes our multiple personalities stronger if we all post under our own handles. Sigh. So much for the healing of ourselves into one being.
Thanks viola, brokeeve, 'Lessaofpern', 'Diadda' (^.^)
Made my day. (^3^)
But I have to go. My laptop's going cranky on me. Maybe because it's on 24/7 for the past month searching/downloading everything related to SKKS. Maybe I'll see you all next week. Enjoy your OT (^.^)
LOL the two of you!!! Don't scare her off!!! That's my job :D
@ Nory Ellis Welcome to the family! I am the crazy one.
Wait a second here! I need to change my intro. (Note to self: Have become to predictable)
@ Nory Ellis Welcome to our secret Korean drama CULT. Mu ha ha.....
Here we take individuals from all over the planet and brainwash them into watching all things Korean. (Evil laugh)
Please don't attempt to hide from us!!! Brookeve's psychic pigeons will be able to find you NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE!!!!! Don't go back to lurking or ELSE!!!!!
Okay chipping in on the convo (strange cos I mentioned the Last Airbender somewhere in one of my comments...so it's weird it turns up here again, and a full blown convo at that)...
Never watched the cartoon series, altho I hear it's good (certainly had rave reviews on the net), but my friend convinced me to go watch the movie version, even though we knew it'd be terrible (my friend has a weakness for b-grade movies). It was only fun because we snarked through it - terrible movie ettiquette but otherwise I would've gone insane wanting to throw something at the (big) screen. We did try to keep it low, but I have a feeling our commentary was vaguely more exciting than the movie because certainly no one leaned over and told us to shut up.
I love it when people snark through horrible movies... now, I know this may sound strange to some, but my best friend and I have gone to some horrible movies just to hear people's snark and random comments, especially when we're bored we like to hear the snark so we usually sit in the middle of everyone so that we can hear it... it helps in passing the time lol...
I love The Last Airbender, I used to get the evil eye from my dormmates whenever I switched the channel. It's on every 5:30 pm same time as another drama they are watching but come on I get first divs on the TV since I'm one of the 2 who bought it. Use the POWER I say, PEACE. I will sacrifice friendship to watch this show.
Does anyone know what the lyrics from "Take care, my bus!" are saying?
You know, I was actually pleasantly surprised by this song. I have no idea what the words translate to, they could mean "My cat ate my dog's homework while I went to take care of my bus" for all I know, but I really liked the melody. I got a j-rock kind of vibe from it and JGS sounds great!
happy friday to everyone !
I went to chinese link and found 2 ep of playful Kisses
are they still continue showing that she is get in nursing school ??????????????? I thought the ep is done
so confuse. why they did not continue 4 ep to complete the drama.......rush rushshshshshs at the end
and put out on youtube ep1 and ep 2 about she going to nursing school..............weird
can some one explain to me
When Playful Kiss was determined to be a 16 episode drama by MBC due to its lackluster ratings, Group 8 (the production company) decided to partner with Youtube to film 7 additional episodes of the drama (eact 10 mins long).
The 7 additional eps show the married life of Ha Ni and Seung Jo after the end of the drama. Clearly Group 8 had the written material ready, and was able to sell this product to Youtube.
Right now, the combined first and second YT episodes have 1.7 million views, and it's likely over 2 million if you factor in the just released 3rd YT episode.
CNN Asia is doing an exclusive interview with Kim Hyun Joong, Youtube and Group 8 to air on Novembe 8, 2010, about how wildly successful the PK YT venture has been.
I think it was the confluence of PK always being better tailored for an international audience, and Group 8 making lemonade out of lemons (after MBC decided PK was going to be 16 epsiodes only).
The YT episodes are beyond adorable. This might be a option for a lot of trendy K-dramas. For example, I keep thinking how a Youtube special edition would have greatly enhanced You're Beautiful last year. YB had the fanbase for it as well.
Going forward, since the PK-YT venture has proven to be marketable and successful, we might one or two K-dramas a year try this out. Of course, it has to be a mania hit. If the drama is a certifiable hit, the station will just extend the drama itself.
That was an extremely comprehensive response... thanks! I think you're right about dramas that have more international appeal potentially doing REALLY well on internet outlets. After all, none of us contribute to local broadcast ratings, since we're not watching things in Korea.
Makes sense, especially when I think about my own preferences... I always like these internet mania dramas the best over the huge blockbusters.
SKKS has become a mania. Would love to see more of the JQ, but not sure about them appearing for a YT extension esp that the actors are already tired. If it pulls through, it could come out forced. But hey, it would be interesting to see a follow-up on some of the characters' story.
I think it was genius for PK to partner with Youtube. They may not get the ratings or whatever they need for extensions, but for dramas with diehard fanbases, this is a great way to give them a little present - per se. Besides, aren't there always dramas where we alway wonder what the hell happened after the end - but it wasn't popular enough for an extension.
Also, the 10 min episodes are better in that they don't give the team enough time to dilute the drama like how many extensions tend to do.
The Youtube episodes are actually better than some of the actual episodes. Maybe cos they're forced to be so condensed that the pacing of the story becomes a lot tighter? Anyway, it's cute. I've watched the first two eps already. Go for it guys!
This YT thing is a great idea. They should do it for more of the mania dramas...especially those that got cut. Some of the last episodes usually end up rushing things so people get very confused.
i've missed you my fellow oc lady. you are always so knowledgeable!! i think mbc and sbs and all those broadcasters need to employ you so you can school them on how to best distribute their material.
LOL, you are too sweet, lovenyc52~ :-D I can contribute nothing other than tell MBC to stop cutting their dramas!!!
How've you been? Thanks for dropping my name as a City Haller. Still my fave drama ever, sometimes you don't need a reason why, it just works for me.
Glad you are enjoying so many dramas recently - PK and SKKS. I dropped SKKS halfway, just wasn't into it for whatever reason. Glad I did, though, because OT twitter has been on an unending stream of SKKS-hate lately, though the pervy discussions of Moony+Yummy more than make up for it!
When I think City Hall, I automatically think of you :) Didn't you delurk around that time hehe.
Man, I have been in a drama FRENZY lately... MGiaG, PK (which, again, I would have NEVER picked up if it wasn't for you!! so thanks again!!), and SKKS. i saw SKKS posts bombarded throughout OT so I just had to give it a go, and I am so glad i did! I actually am enjoying the show as a whole, but Yummy+Moony is what really made it fantabulous for me. You say there's SKKS-hate?! Where?! Maybe I just have not been looking haha.
Well, everyone has watched SKKS (actually, come to think of it, I've watched the least - stopped at episode 10), so that says something about it at least bringing people to the yard.
The reactions range from - so cute, who cares if the plot got stupider and stupider - to - ugh, this is getting retarded, but imma going to stay in it for the bromance - to - this is so painful, must drink alcohol before I can continue watching.
I don't know, but Mon-Tuesday night was some of the funniest discussions I've ever heard. I've just been so caught up on Giant (omo 50 episodes down, 10 more to go!) myself.
You know, PK really surprised me, it didn't try too hard (wish it did try harder) but it was consistent throughout and had a lovely whimsical yet relatable vibe that carried the drama to the end. I'm really digging the YT episodes, it's got all the cute we love about PK without the sillier elements.
As for City Hall - are you ready, drama-sister, for SECRET GARDEN? Kim Eun Sook wielding her post-City Hall pen to create magic for Binnie and Ha Ji Won. I am so there.
PK partners w/ YT, certainly makes you go... Hmm~? Now it makes so much sense why OHN kept Googling everything in site. (Google owns YT.)
I certainly won't deny it, I've heighten my muse watching these YT sp.editions more than the original 16 eps, 'cos it took this long for the two leads to get comfy w/ each other to produce "magic" onscreen.
“My cat ate my dog’s homework while I went to take care of my bus” LMAO
I don't know the meaning of MY Bus lyrics too, read from JB/GF writing it seem just freaking crazy hilarious, and that just the english. I like the melody though - I thought Rock is out from Korea.
I've been watching K-dramas since 2001 starting with "This Is love" on KBS and have been addicted ever since. SKKS was totally different though. This was the first time I was an absolute blubbering mess after every episode. I'm now suffering from withdrawal symptoms - crying, sleeplessness, irritability, etc. My co-workers think I'm nuts but I don't care. I'm a total FanGirl at 40y.o. and not ashamed to say it.
Long live K-dramas!
Haha Miko! You're not alone. I have been addicted to Kdramas and eventually Asiandramas for more than a decade now and by the way, we're almost the same age. I don't want to move on, I want to stay addicted :)
so... I kind of feel bad still beating my SKKS obsession over all y'all's heads, but--
not THAT bad XD
I was just looking at the SKKS fan page on soompi and they have a best couple poll--one of the options reminded me of what I thought when I was watching the show a couple eps back.
Anyone else think that Jae-shin/Cho-seon had some serious possibilities? They're both so awesomely badass...
I really thought they were going there with Jae-Shin/Cho-seon. Talk about a match made in kick-(_|_) heaven. They would have some gorgeous and lethal babies, too. LOL
Yeah, I was hoping... oh well. These shows, they always have to let the second guy be completely heartbroken and alone for the full effect, so they couldn't give him a girl right away. :-p
Has become one of the 'Best Dramas' of the past 10 years.
This unassuming show that takes on the likes of the cult American show the 'X-Files', has proven to be a real force to reckon with, a show where the romantic is only implied, where the supernatural runs amok, where spirits, and goblins, blend themselves, with 'Alien Spacecrafts', and the 'Fourth Dimension' opens before our very eyes, has manage to capture not only my attention but my heart also.
I have finished the whole series, and at the end it left me crying, the unsuspected turn of events took me completely by surprise, and it shook me so deep that all I can do was to cry.
It's amazing cinematography, and the writing as far as I am concern has no equal in what has been produce in Korea since I first saw 'Time Between Dog and Wolf', and I am referring here to the 'Action Pack', style dramas, like 'IRIS, A man called God, Plan B, etc', this drama IMHO embodies, all the elements that make a show of this nature a success.
I can honestly say that with 12 episodes this drama, prove that Korea does have what it takes to make this kind of dramas, since in the past Korea has only partially delve with the theme of the 'Supernatural', Sci-Fi has been one of my favorites Genres when it comes to shows and I must admit that I was a bit hesitant because of the subject matter, if not treated with respect it turns into another comedic show in the likes of 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'.
This show deals with some 'real historical' accounts, and with some local folkloric tales, but the weaving of the story line thread is of such high quality that the viewer is left wanting for more, never once thus the story leaves us rejecting the premise at an intellectual level, on the other hand our brains almost like in a 'Chess Match' rushes to try to find all the possible answers in trying to keep ahead of its opponent, thus bringing almost a mental rush of joy, akin to a 'sexual encounter'.
Last but not least; ‘Joseon X-Files’ is one of those dramas that come by every so often like a 'meteor' hitting the atmosphere and giving a beautiful luminous light of many colors, rendering the viewer into an ecstatic trance of joy for a few seconds, leaving us wanting more, and , more as we keep watching this meteor shower with a simple 'Child Like' attitude. This is a drama that I will truly missed in the days to come!!!!!!!
Been reading the recaps and Joseon X-Files does sound really good.
Great, now I'm adding yet another drama to my ever increasing list of must-sees. Geez, at this rate I will never leave the house. LOL
For all the people suffering from SKKS withdrawal, and afraid that some other rabid fangirl will steal your Yummy, Moony, or Smarty, give Diadda's patent pending Hammer system a try! I think it might help immensely! I personally ordered two to keep my beloved Siwon ;)
She posted it on the last OT #159,(from Istanbul and written on her phone no less!!) *utter awe* I just wanted to repost it 'cause it was so utterly awesome!
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Any language subs is ok, as long as they don't do dubbing the k drama, and make us miss all the beauty of Korean language that we dare to stalk some Korean down just to hear it. Dubbing, opsoyo, shiro, andweeee................
Some were subs, but most were dubs unfortunately. If they were simply subs I could at least understand half of it, but since the dubbed ones I had seen multiple times I could easily follow along. I had to get my fix some how some way :)
First time posting here and I'm just going to come out and say it: I'm a Drama Snob. That's right. It takes alot for me to fully get into a drama: leads must be attractive, they must have chemistry and story must be interesting ... yeah, it doesn't sound like I'm asking for much right? Well, I can't seem to find that drama at the moment. Last drama I watched that had me full blown addicted was My Girl. I'm watching Sunkyunkwan Scandal now and it's good but I'm just not at that obsessed level. Is something wrong with me? How can I get out of this rut? I need recommendations!!
I've only had that feeling once, and that was at the beginning of Coffee House (not Prince). I don't like most of the stuff that people rave about.
I think after feeling that kind of addiction, it's hard to feel that way again. That said, the current offerings are pretty poor. I'm only watching Runaway Plan B, and started recapping Baker King to occupy myself (I set aside a few hours for leisure, and I can't find enough drama to fill it). Everyone seems to be waiting for Marry Me, Mary, but it looks possibly fluffy. Anything else coming up that I should look out for?
My drama criteria are good acting (which I think most K actors do pretty well), and a decent original storyline. After a few dramas, some of them blend into each other, easily forgotten. There were too many contracts (dating and marriage) out there. I feel like after 3 dramas, cross dressing is boring too...
Hey :)
I feel the same way about SKKS - I like it a lot but I'm not full-on obsessed like everyone else seems to be.
The only drama I've been that crazy about was City Hall. I don't know if you've seen it, but if you haven't, definitely check it out. Chemistry of the leads is 1819877407058, acting is amazing, the story is addicting and keeps you on the edge of your seat, and it has excellent dialogue.
And Coffee Prince is a close second for me, but you've probably seen that already :)
Coffee Prince, there's another one that I didn't obssess about like everyone else....I think it's the whole cross-dressing thing.
I just finished TWWSWTM and that wasn't too bad. But I think I only enjoyed it b/c of Bummie. I felt dirty the whole time for enjoying Bummie so much LOL
Wonder what's Daemul's rating for episode 9 and 10?
I found the drama getting too noisy, messy and choppy!! The storyline seems to have been written by a scattered-brain or simply a lousy copycat!!
BTW, I also found GHJ seems to loose her usual sparks and the new PD appears to have increasing the airing time for the second lead actress, albeit she is really green in her acting!! I would expect the drama to drop to a single digit in the next 2 weeks, if the storyline remains so listless, or simply mimid City Hall's plot....
When i found out about the youtube extensions of PK i was so excited. I am from America and watched every episode on ViiKii but wished i could contribute to the ratings.
I know many other people from America who are big fans of this show and were very disappointed when we saw the ratings. This show is amazing and so it is good they are extending it.
I wish they could do this with other mini series. the boys before flowers extension was disappointing, but this is a wonderful idea. Plus it is gonna show more of the stuff I know we all wanted to see.
but would the youtube extensions have english subtitles? if not then we would probably have to resort to our usual method of watching and still not contribute to the ratings anyways
have to say marathoned through 12 eps of dr champ in like 2 weeks and love it. however, ill be well gutted if yeon woo ends up with do wook...ji heon needs some happiness in his life!
on another matter, is anoyone watching the jdrama Juui Dolittle with oguri shuna and Inoue Mao at the mo? checked out the first ep and wasnt impressed despite my love for the cast...
I couldn't get through the first ten minutes of Juui Dolittle... maybe I wasn't in the mood to watch cats falling off buildings :(
I love both Inoue Mao and Oguri Shin since HYD days though, so I should probably watch to the point they show up and then make my judgement, lol. Maybe once exams are over.
yeh, the first episode wasn't that impressive, then again, i never really had high expectations for this drama, given the rather lacklustre plot and all. But i'll probably stick around for Mao and Shun. here's hoping the future episodes don't suck.
...okay, maybe I just have strange tastes, but I quite liked Jyuui Dolittle. There's little hints of bigger things to come. Also I admit - I'm watching it for Narimaya Hiroki. Oguri Shun, not so much. Not a big fan of the 'do.
Anyone watching Guilty? (Starring Tamaki-sama) I've watched the first episode and was intrigued enough to download a second, even though they killed all the twists in the plot (I mean, really, did they have to show us who was the one behind all the killings? Even though it was really obvious?)
There is nothing missing from the Playful Kiss Youtube episodes except for the lack of BOATING!!! These two are married, for pete's sake. And it's on YT, i.e no K-drama censor Nazis around.
Kim Hyun Joong, you better deliver like you promised in the press conference. I see the way you look at So Min. Make that girl's toes curl, please. :-P
The C-netizens, in order to avoid the censors, call a certain type of scene "boat scenes" and since I've been recapping PK, I've let slip this cute pseudonym and I've got about 100 comments on various types of boating ppl want to see in PK.
It's now devolved into Steam Boating, to explain more would make me blush. Btw, if you've seen the press conference pictures - those two kids need to do more boating bc the way they look at each other is....oy.
haha i figured it meant what you mean it to mean... but i just didn't figure it coming from Chinese.. but yes, now that I think about it, it does sound the same lols.
Hell yes boating needs to happen between those two. i have seen some of the photos and they are just too adorbs. <3
Bus, plane and now a boat too? ROFL! Steam Boat...I am soo going to be using this term. You come up with the best ones Ockoala. Yummy and Moony fans have you to thank for these too cute monikers! :)
P.s. can you please post a link to the pictures of them together? Thank you! :)
But this one came later and I posted it in a later link, but this pretty much says it all. This picture below is my absolute favorite, the shot angle and the stars-in-his-eyes smile at his leading lady.
I posted a thank you but where did it go? *scratch head*
Anyway, thank you for sharing the link! :) The photos were so adorable that they made me regress to Junior High school level. I can only say this:
So Min and Hyun Joon sitting in a tree
K-i-s-s-i-n-g...
They likeeeee eache other! :)
I hope your presentation goes well! Just imagine the whole audience as Moony...in his underwear... smiling at you.. *goofy smile* er... maybe not!
But anyway, good luck!
hahaha thank you so much!! it went better than I expected and now i m so relieved :D!! I cant wait until the subs for the last SKKS episodes come out! but I m also sad its over! In other words I feel conflicted sigh~
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Netizen comments are crazy. I knew they would finally bring up a name, this is the power of internet. One comment that say she/he wish she/he is raped by an idol is the top of it. This guy has to get her/his head fixed.
I finished What's Up, Fox? this week! It made me so happy! Still debating on what to watch next, but I know that I'm going to be spending Sunday nights with the DB FB group!
You didn't spell it wrong, there are many variations. I spell it as Diwali too! It's a very important Hindu holiday and is also called the festival of lights, people basically light thousands of lamps and decorate the city with lights, and sets off fireworks! It literally is a celebration of the triumph of light over the dark. It is very gorgeous! :)
"Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshman from his fourteen year long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana" - wikipedia
I will recommend "Phoenix" (100% Melodrama) with the late "Lee Eun Joo (RIP)', Eric, Lee Seo Jin, and Jung Hye Young who plays Oh Ha Ni's mother in law in Playful Kiss.
9 End 2 Outs (Romantic/Comedy) with Soo Ae and "Ducky' from Playful Kiss.
A Man's Story, with the late Park Yong Ha (RIP) and Park Si Yeon from Coffee House.
Couple Or Trouble, (Hong Sister's) Romantic/Comedy with Han Ye Seul of Will Snow for Christmas, and Oh Ji Ho of Chuno, by the way this is one of my favorite Romantic/comedy's of all time!!!!
If I can find the links, Couple or Trouble was already on my list... so that's probably what I'm going to tackle tonight while I'm home alone with my margaritas! (The boys are going out for a Magic Tournament).
I usually like what you like, even if it is for different reasons. :)
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1 dian
November 5, 2010 at 7:12 AM
what is open thread for? :confused:
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 7:18 AM
emmm, to share all your craziness about Kdrama and everything that related to it or NOT related to it, ha, ha, ha ;)
Welcome to OT :)
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dian
November 5, 2010 at 8:36 AM
oh.. okay,,, now I know... :smile:
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Welcome to our crazy family ;D
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 7:22 PM
@Janna
Yes, we will get Eric, but you will have to pay us. We are all chipping in for Brookeve's plane, and in case the plane gets lonely we are also buying a getaway bus. ;)
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM
We do have a title for that: Operation Obtain a Plane.
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 7:18 AM
You write whatever comes to mind. Sometimes related to Kdrama, and sometimes not, I have seen just about every topic of fandom, socio-economic political idolatry, chemical induced and chemical reduced posts. It truly is up to you to discuss whatever. Jump in and respond to the wacky fun!
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leonardswench
November 5, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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dian
November 5, 2010 at 8:41 AM
I see that's why lots of people commenting in open thread post, they can share anything 'bout everything... :blink:
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dian
November 5, 2010 at 8:42 AM
I see that's why lots of people commenting in open thread post, they can share anything 'bout everything... :wink:
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Actually, that's the polite explanation. Seriously though, the whole OT idea came about because I talk about TOP too much. And my little sister talks about Siwon too much. And Diadda needed a place to show us her videos and limericks. And I have pigeons.
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Fasiris Fay
November 5, 2010 at 8:10 AM
I've been reading this blog for several months now and still don't know >_< thanks for asking...
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 8:36 AM
OT is the place where you discover long lost family members and make plans with them to kidnap your future husband! :)
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 8:58 AM
LOL :D You forgot to say long lost CRAZED family members.
Daughter, I just got my minivan windows tinted. I also have a stunt driving class this afternoon. This is all part of the elaborate plan. Bu Haa Ha.
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Is there a sign up sheet for this kidnapping club?? I want in! =)
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Welcome to our elite team :P
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Hey Okie Dokie, I just wanted to say thanks for your offer of help :)
Please read post 28 on, and you will be fully briefed. :)
http://www.dramabeans.com/2010/10/open-thread-159/
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Ha! I'll provide the chloroform!
And a taser for all the other fangirls who may get in our way. Move it or lose it biatches!
Viola
November 5, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Awesome! But you still need to go through a background check. How you answer the following question will determine your eligibility to join "Operation Super Secret Hush Hush Planned on a Public Forum" ;)
How do you feel about Choi Si Won?
brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Answer: Choi Siwon is a very good brother-in-law whom I will never touch because he belongs to my little sister Viola. Also, no other girl will ever touch him, ever, because he belongs to my little sister Viola. Also, if any other girl ever touches him my pigeons will harm her (the girl, not Viola).
viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:24 PM
unnie, you just gave away the answer! Now, how am I suppose to find out that Okie dokie won't run off with him, after she(?) chloroforms him?
Trust is very important in carrying out such a sensitive mission! :)
Okie Dokie
November 5, 2010 at 2:19 PM
No worries, he's hot, I drool, I look, but I won't touch. I'm saving myself for someone else... (*Daniel Henney*) =D And Yoon Eun Hye!!
Okie Dokie
November 5, 2010 at 2:25 PM
and Hyori, can I have her too? Or is this asking for too much? See...I have too many on my plate for your Siwon. =D
brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 2:41 PM
But I have pigeons to ensure that your Siwon will not be surrounded by people with nefarious intent, so you need not worry about okie dokie...
Janna
November 5, 2010 at 5:17 PM
You guys have time to tase & drag Eric back for me right? Thanks.
Viola
November 5, 2010 at 7:19 PM
@okie dokie
Henny, Hyori and Eun Hye? Looks like someone is going to be a busy bee! ;)
The English major nerd in me totally loves the sound of
" Henny, Hyori, Eun Hye" alliteration and assonanance...ooh *shiver* ;)
Viola
November 5, 2010 at 7:23 PM
@Janna
Yes, we will get Eric, but you will have to pay us. We are all chipping in for Brookeve’s plane, and in case the plane gets lonely we are also buying a getaway bus. :)
okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 9:08 PM
@Viola
They sound good to me too! =)
staples
November 7, 2010 at 2:09 PM
LOL. Best explanation EVAH!! So...is polygamy allowed?
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2 diadda
November 5, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Has yet to kiss that part
His hand, hair, lips or heart?
Yummy held back
the fangirls pure crack
but red_pill gave us a start
http://redpillthe.wordpress.com/
I'll miss SkkS. I figure it deserved a dirty limerick. As does red_pill for the fantabulous fanfics and recaps.
I enjoyed all the recaps from cassie and girlfriday too. Thank you everybody!
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:28 AM
I just read Red Pill's fics too and they're great. Short but sweet and a great writing style.
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Yay! The limericks are back! You really are smarting from the lack of kiss, huh? Have some of my chocolate coverd Song Joong Ki smile, they take your mind off everything! :)
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Yes I wanted that kiss! I started the fanfics from the link provided below. I think I am worse now. I should not have done that. I should not have done that. I was just starting to get better. The fever was breaking. Now I shall require hospitalization.
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 7:25 PM
I never realized how much you watered down your limericks before I read the original one today on FB.....I still can't get over the funny! :)
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3 holey moley
November 5, 2010 at 7:17 AM
i miss jae hee this week so i started to watch his 3-Iron movie...and it left me speechless from awe...kinda like how jae hee doesn't have a single line here but still managed to be all kinds of awesome...care to share your thoughts?
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 8:15 AM
I know! He didn't say a word the whole movie! I thought his acting was great :D
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Ack! I really didn't like that movie. It had its moments, but all in all, I was bored to tears. I think I just have a short attention span.
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holey moley
November 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM
ahhh..how sad..maybe the lack of dialogue disengage you?
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:24 AM
I don't know what it was...perhaps lack of dialogue, or action, I was just waiting for something to happen. I mean, I understood the movie, and I'll admit it was creative and the acting was good. But movies that are too artsy tend to kill me slowly and painfully.
Maybe I'm like a dude and need more adrenaline injected into my movies.
meenuby
November 5, 2010 at 9:54 AM
LOVE Jae Hee and love that movie. Sign of a great actor. When is he going to do another drama??
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4 Eragonia
November 5, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Hi OTers,
It's been hectic in my country,tsunami and volcanic eruption.there are no words to describe how painful the situation now.these tragedies make me think a lot,of how we are so vulnerable,anything can happen.yet,we strive to survive because life is so precious.i guess when youre in a situation where you think you come close to death make you appreciate every piece of life.you want to keep it safe in your pocket of memory.
God,i hope i dont ruin your day by writing this..enjoy your day!
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giddygirl108
November 5, 2010 at 7:51 AM
I hope you're enjoying your day as well! Even though the world can be a tragic place, these tragedies make you appreciate the beautiful things in life :)
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Sad to see what happen to our country (yes, we come from the same country). I wish I could do more than sending them my best prey and wish (Ok I'll figure out how, cause even the simplest thing is matter when come about help). I hope these tragedies make people in our country more strong and united. Indonesia hwaiting!!
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 8:28 AM
* hugs* may God watch over you and keep you and your family safe. Ameen.
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Amen. I wish for all the best to you guys and your families over there. Stay strong!
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mellowyel
November 5, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Amen. Praying for you all.
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annie
November 5, 2010 at 2:12 PM
It's true, when you in are really desperate situations, you truly learn to value every little thing. May God keep you and your family members safe. Ameen. <3
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5 chewy_xiong@hotmail.com
November 5, 2010 at 7:30 AM
I can't believe SSK is over. It's so hard to say good bye to "Lee Sun Joon" and the 4 of them had so much on-screen presence. = (
Thanks You for all the hard work and recapping SSK.
Mary Me, Me....here we come!!!! Anyone one else excited?
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chewy_xiong@hotmail.com
November 5, 2010 at 7:32 AM
MARY ME, MARY (AKA MARY STAYED OUT ALL NIGHT)
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6 Ariel
November 5, 2010 at 7:35 AM
@holey moley
My 3-Iron DVD was borrowed and never returned damn youuuuuuu....
Your right it was a good movie, hell even my dormmates were able to finish it and they hate watching movies with subtitles. The consensus was that Jae hee is crazy. I never disabuse them of that notion too hard to explain that he was tring to be a shadow, to live in occupied space. Even I can't explain it to myself *sigh*.
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holey moley
November 5, 2010 at 7:49 AM
yup. i'm with them in the sense that he is bordering crazy..but gah!!!! the execution is marvelous...in skks, i raved on how poignant and very necessary was the dialogues in the series...but here, i'm in awe on how dialogues are rendered useless in the movie but still managed to induced goosebumps in me...i watched it like 5 days ago but the feeling i had after watching it was just GAH!!!! 3 iron is kinda repulsive but still riveting, intrusive but astonishing at the same time...
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7 beedee
November 5, 2010 at 7:36 AM
Can't wait for the next epi of Dr. Champ. I'm so curious on who will Yeon Woo will end up with, I like them both but I still prefer Do Wook. :) And I just want to ask if am I the only one who thinks that Go Bum, Park Ji Heon, Cha Eun Suk and Yoon Sang Bong an eye candy? They're all hot! LOL I really like the angst of Go Bum. :) Dr. Champ is really my current addiction and I'm looking forward to watch It's alright Daddy's Girl coz of Donghae and Kim Tae Ho.
Also, I really hope that Jo Hyun Jae will accept Love Song as his comeback drama. It's been months and they still haven't announce who the male lead is. :(
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jojo
November 5, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Also enjoying Dr Champ...story and acting pretty good, eye candy not bad, either...think Yeon Woo will end up with Ji Heon...agree that Jung Gyu Woon has quite a bod. Saw him on Kangs talk show last week tossing Shindong and dancing and baring his six pack (drool)
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diana
November 5, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Me too, want to see Jo Hyun Jae back on screen (Love Song or any other drama), but his father just died. I read from his fansites that he really took it very hard. So I doubt if we'd see him any time soon.
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8 s
November 5, 2010 at 7:38 AM
Happy Deepawali to all my nepali and indian freinds..enjoy..
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Mythili
November 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM
happy deepawali to u n ur family also dear....
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Happy Deepawali to you too! I'm going to my friends house on Saturday for a party. It's a blast. Tons of good food and fireworks.
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ilukd
November 5, 2010 at 9:56 AM
HAPPY DEEPAWALI TO YOU TOO .... WISING YOU ALL THE HAPPINESS AND GREAT K DRAMA .. HAHAHA
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hunterbear
November 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Happy deepavali to you too...my coworker brought in rasmalai. I believe I may have found my poison. So good.
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:58 PM
oh the joys of rasmali! I love them :)
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9 lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Happy Friday DB family :D
I've been suffering from K drama withdrawal this week. I had a guest from out of the country. In true desi style I was cooking up a storm and shopping for gifts for my nephew and his family. I also got to go on a school field trip with my son to N.A.S.A. Ames :D It was really nice. They asked for the chaperons info. two weeks in advance. I think they did a full background check on us before we were allowed on base :P. ( They must not have read this blog :P )
I still have not seen episode 20 of SKKS. Where can I watch the full episode? Help!!!!!! It's been driving me crazy all week!!!!!
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 7:49 AM
without subs
http://www.dramacrazy.net/korean-drama/sungkyunkwan-scandel-episode-20/
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 7:50 AM
without subs at dramacrazy
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 8:12 AM
Thanks :D
Sorry I have not been on FB all week too. I hope you had lots of fun on your trip :D
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 8:30 AM
yep, i had a blast posted my first photo and a we are doing a group drama watching on FB this weekend. Hope you make it. :)
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Want to join but my internet connection won't be sufficed to watch streaming on line. :(
I've been curious how OT DB family gonna be like on FB, can I see it? :)
diadda
November 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM
@lessaofpern I have a work around for the slow connecting people already. So don't fear.
pohonphee and anybody else interested, needs only contact me.
http://www.facebook.com/diadda
pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 11:05 AM
@ Diadda: Whoa thanks so much...
Fasiris Fay
November 5, 2010 at 8:13 AM
dramafever has 18 episodes of SKKS....next two episodes should be up soon. They have the best quality, without having to preload the episodes and without having to jump to different parts.
And oh yes, that does sound very desi :P
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 8:16 AM
I love dramafever... but seriously, they need to hurry up with those last two episodes of SKKS. lol
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momosan
November 5, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Dramafever will have 19 + 20 after the subs are out at soompi plus a few days. From 10 on those are soompi's subs that they have tweaked. I suspect eventually they'll switch to the official subs from the station.
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 10:22 AM
oh, is that how it's been going? I was wondering how their scheduling worked...
10 Theresa
November 5, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Korean drama is sure one of a kind,I used to fall in love with asian dramas starting from Japanese ones.Because tjhey
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11 yeorimsaranghae
November 5, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Hello!!!
SKK is over=( but there's a rumor that SONG JOONG KI aka YEORIM GU YONG HA will be coming to singapore veeeeery soon!
his singapore fan club is currently finding more people to join! if you are interested, please email your following details to song.joong.ki.sg@gmail.com:
Full Name:
Birthday:
Email address:
Handphone No.:
let's spread the yeorim love!
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12 camelotprincess
November 5, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Marry Me, Mary will be on next week, yay!!... Hope we all enjoy the Bus ride kekeke!!
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13 red pill
November 5, 2010 at 7:59 AM
I never quite know what to say in open threads. What? Open topic? No, give me a topic, dammit! (Sorry, too many years of writing college essays have ingrained in me this dependency.)
I guess... just... going through severe withdrawal symptoms with SKKS's end. Sigh. At least I have a recap left to alleviate the pain. And if they release a Director's Cut, I'm seriously considering buying it (and I NEVER buy DVDs!).
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Fasiris Fay
November 5, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Thanks for all the amazing recaps!!
Me too, I've never commented or written anything in open threads before....always want to be ranting or raving about something. ;)
I haven't yet seen the last 2 episodes of SKKS, still waiting for them to be subbed.
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Ok start to rant or rave, join the fun....(oh you can have your own recap here, I guess, I would like to read some opinion on series I've watched that not recapped here at DB)
Welcome to OT :)
@ red pill: I'm still listening your song of the day, he, he, he I love this song, thanks for it.
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red_pill
November 5, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Isn't the song divine? <3
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 10:29 AM
*nods* :)
Teapot
November 5, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Ah yes, the glory days of structured essays. How I miss them. These days (grad school) its more like "give us 30 pages of something profound."
Ooh look! You gave me a topic to write about :)
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Actually... I have a number of professor friends who would be satisfied with 10 pages of not-misspelled words.
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Teapot
November 5, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Throw in correct grammar and I bet it would absolutley make their day.
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 9:45 PM
Or cause a coronary.
rainerust
November 6, 2010 at 4:29 AM
People should use spell-check more often. That, and also check that the word that is spelt right is actually the word they want to be using. Hah. I've seen plenty of instances when the word is right...but not in the context you want to be using it.
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Love your fan fiction and your recaps!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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14 Yoo Ah In Preventorium
November 5, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Listening to Lee Hyo Ri's Don't Cry now, and missing Geul-ro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRCjBgUNWh0
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Daniaa
November 5, 2010 at 8:11 AM
@ 14,
is there any more hyori songs worth listening to? from her older albums? my music files are gone a month ago, and i need to restore it ^^
thanks in advance!
~daniaa
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Here are some I like :D
From the drama: Three Leaf Clover :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJsrXdWgp90
From the drama: If In Love Like Them. Two episode drama.
( A must see!!!!!!!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5w7SgUagv0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3SBBOrDWQ
I really like both these dramas. Be prepared to cry a lot! Have your box of tissues on standby. :P
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Sorry the last two songs have SPOILERS, so don't watch it if you have not seen the drama yet :D
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15 GuMi
November 5, 2010 at 8:10 AM
This week I finally ordered my desired Kindel from Amazon & got in in 2 days [that was a huge surprise as I live outside of the US] - all I can say is the Kindel is the best device for reading books. I already downloaded many favorites of mine to it and am looking forward to tomorrow, when I will at long last get a chance to read some books who have been on my "must read list" for months.
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 8:46 AM
I love my Kindle too :D Now I can get lots of my favorite books and not clutter up my bookshelves. Last year I had to say farewell to 10 boxes of books *sobs*, they were taking up half my closet space (I had already filled my bookshelves to the max, and this was the overflow).
I must confess, I miss holding a proper book. Also the book covers are not in color. :(
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Is the Kindle worth it? I'm considering it but there's just something about holding a book and not looking at a screen that I really enjoy...how's the transition?
Oh yeah, did you celebrate our Giants at all? It was amazing!
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Woo Hoo Giants won the World Series!!!! We were glued to our set that day. I wish they had won here in San Fran.
Kindle is nice it gives you a feel of reading a paperback. The screen is not backlit like a computer, so you can read it in the sun with no glare. Check out the new Nook too it is in color and has a touch screen. With the Nook you can get free books from your local library too.
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Thanks for the tip! We were playing the games in our conference rooms. And of course people took off work for the parade. History!
The Mesherle sentencing is today, I'm in Downtown Oakland so I'm hoping no ruckus again... but we never know I guess.
Oh yeah, I passed by your hood last week for my cousin's black belt test in Saratoga.
lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 11:13 AM
@ okie dokie Hey you have an open invitation to come visit. Just give me a little heads up. We can do lunch at a nice Korean place or a Pakistani restaurant. Both places the food is HOT!!!! Or, if time is short a quick tea at my place. ( I know a lot of GOOD bakeries) :D
okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Watch out! I may take you up on your invitation and spew out all sorts of crazy at you! Muahahaha
lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Join our( Kdrama folks) on Facebook. We are even crazier there :P
Okie Dokie
November 5, 2010 at 2:23 PM
how do I find you guys? just by the same name as here?
brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 3:16 PM
search for us by my e-mail: my handle @gmail.com
I will friend you and then stick you in kdrama folks
lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Romila Alam :D Just give me your DB username in the friend request.
pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 5:21 PM
LOL And now every one open up their true identity (that how a family supposed to be) ;)
GuMi
November 6, 2010 at 7:47 AM
I live outside to the US so its definitely worth it for me. I save tons of money on shipping rates & save time by getting the books instantly without waiting for them to arrive by mail.
The transition between pages while reading is smooth and I find Its easy to adjust. the device isnt too big [like the IPod] so it doesnt tire either your eyes or hands.
I also debated and in the end decided to buy an ebook device. the Kindel was the best choice for me b'cos it allows me to enjoy a large variety of content. it suited me more than the Nook or even a e-reader sold in my country which offered very small choice of books.
Holding a book in your hands while reading a pleasure that as a book lover I will never give up. I am still going to be buying hard copy of books that I enjoy and plan to re-read over the years. so far, I am the only one in my family who likes the kindel so there is no question of us not buying or reading books taken from the public library.
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GuMi
November 6, 2010 at 7:33 AM
I know the feeling of having to say goodbye to a collection of books I had for many years. when we changed apartments I saw no way to take all mt books with me and had to donate some to the public library. The great advantage of the Kindel is the space it saves.
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red_pill
November 5, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Down with Kindle!
*runs away*
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 10:09 AM
are you a Nook person or neither altogether?
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red_pill
November 5, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Neither.
I understand the argument for it - to some degree. But as someone who wants to get published someday, it kills me just a little inside. Sigh.
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 2:08 PM
I promise to buy your Hardcopy!!!! I want an autographed one. You cant do that with an e-book can ya!!!
Okie Dokie
November 5, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Yeah, I know what you mean. I love books. I love having them. For now, I'm not an e-reader. Even though I do check them out from time to time.
pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Some say there's a sensation of touching the paper with hands that makes people keep coming back to books even there's e book reader. A book is safer for the eyes (my eyes hurt reading e-book to much) and save you from the inconvenience on having to find electricity source, in case you travel to a place without electricity.
lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I fought the whole e-reader thing for so long too. I gave in and got it because it is great for travel. I can't sleep on an airplane, so I read the whole time. I used to have to carry four paperbacks with me ( two for the outgoing journey and two for the return). San. Fran. to Islamabad is a LONG flight :(
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:09 PM
I hear you mommy, 22 hour flight are no joke! I lugged hardback, omnibus edition of Patricia Mckillip's Riddle Master of Hed trilogy, but couldn't fit it into my bag. So, I kept it in the pouch of the seat and left it on the plane. I had a SIX hour layover at Abu Dhabi, stuck with my bratty bother with nothing to do. Purgatory! I cried my eyes out for that book, it was a first edition. :(
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 2:13 PM
I read ( Heir of Sea and Fire) and (Forgotten Beast of Eld) by Patricia McKillip a long time ago. I'll check out this series :D
16 pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Happy Friday.....
Because you all and JB high recommendation, I stared watching Soulmate last week. Oh yeah forget to mention, the premise: The OTP won't truly meeting until half of the series.
Oh Ok like usual my random comments: Before watching this series, I thought my sister is my soulmate in certain way. But Soulmate gives the highest definition of Soulmate. Soulmate: The person who accidentally meets you every where & uses the cloth that color matching with yours, has the same taste of music or food, and the most important thing can read your mind. And now, I'm more confuse what Soulmate is all about.
I don't judge series, it's bad or not, not to this series or all kdrama series that I've watched before. Everyone has her/his own cup of tea. But I would like to compare it with series I watched recently: I like WISFC, Wish Upon A Star and SoAM more, same with Friend Our Legend, not more than Love & Marriage. And ups I like Cinderella sister and World Within more than this (I know there're many people who disappointed with this two series, hee). Ok I prefer a classic conventional type of kdrama than the type kdrama that Soulmate has.
Those classic conventional type of kdrama is the reason behind my unreasonable love to kdrama.
And now I wait impatiently for My Bus to take me fast to Monday.... SKKS So Long, Au Revoir
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17 gregorsamsa
November 5, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Hey, Thanks for the Joe Hisaishi. Now I want to watch some Miyazaki.
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18 hester
November 5, 2010 at 8:14 AM
me = BARELY restraining myself from reading the SKK ep 17 recap. 17 and 18 aren't on dramafever yet and I can't find anywhere else to watch them. :'(
I think it may be my favorite drama of all time. I guess I'll know once I see the end... I felt this way about Gumiho Girlfriend too, but then the end was flat for me. *sigh*
Either way, I'm totally languishing here.
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Fasiris Fay
November 5, 2010 at 8:21 AM
17 and 18 are up!! oh and try dramacrazy as well, they have up to 18 as well! :)
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 9:08 AM
oh whoops, I meant 19 and 20. *sigh* I keep going back there and refreshing the page. lol
Hoping if I do it enough times, they'll magically appear! :)
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fored
November 5, 2010 at 8:24 AM
try dramacrazy.net
i think it's there already.
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izzie
November 6, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Eng subbed ep 19 is already up in Kimchidrama. :) and it's uploaded as one long movie only.
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19 cullenhale
November 5, 2010 at 8:17 AM
I hate school it keeps me from watching korean dramas...getting your phd seriously gets in the way of EVERYTHING wonderful. I've already decided what I shall watch during break:
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Playful Kiss
Marry Stayed Out All Night
Whas been holding me over is "Running Man"...OMG, I love this show. I do miss "FamilY Outing" but this show is a wonderful substitute. Song Joong Ki is adorable of course and he totally knows it too.
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 9:09 AM
You should definitely start with SKKS. PK was cute, but a little frustrating at times. :-/
Actually, maybe in that case you should start with PK... best for last. :)
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Omo, I love Running Man too. They show it on Sunday nights but without subtitles but I found a site that has links to streaming fansubs. It's pretty awesome. Some of the games are repetitive but they are SOO funny. I think my fave is the game where the chasing team wears bells. Yoo Jae-suk is hilarious. And the loveline between Gary and Song Ji-hyo is funny too. Now that SKKS is over hopefully Joong-ki will be on more.
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20 fored
November 5, 2010 at 8:25 AM
SKKS withdrawal!
Does anyone have fanfics to recommend? I can't seem to find any.
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anon
November 5, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Try here
http://community.livejournal.com/skkscandal/
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fored
November 5, 2010 at 8:47 AM
thanks! I was not able to find a community earlier.
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Wow, everyone needs to check this place out. They have the cutest animated SKKS gifs. I'm going on a downloading spree when I get home.
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21 reese
November 5, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Happy Friday!
This week kicked me while I was already down. Not only am I suffering from a head cold but:
NaNoWriMo started on Monday. I managed to get my 2k word goal for the day done, same on Tuesday (even though I was working on a presentation/project that my prof railroaded me with). But failed on Wednesday (didn't write a single word because I had a 6pg paper to due as well as a 2pg single spaced paper to finish) and yesterday I made it up by writing a little over 4k words.
This weekend I hope to get to 14k words because I will be doing nothing all weekend...though that is a total lie because I will hopefully be watching eps 52/3 of Life is Beautiful...but only if WITHS2 releases it. I would donate for VIA access, but I'm waiting until Athena starts airing to do that. Oh and homework, I have a paper due next week as well as rough draft of another paper. And I have to catch a train on Wednesday to go home for the long weekend (Veteran's Day on the 11th, skipping class Friday, Family Reunion on Sat, and trip to visit family in NH on Sunday).
When I going to have time to watch anything between NaNo, all my homework, and family stuff? Only this weekend and next Friday...
Hope everyone's Friday isn't as hectic as mine is going to be (this friday, not next).
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 9:11 AM
hey, my sister does NaNoWriMo every year! Sounds hard to me...
good luck keeping up with it! If it were me, my writing would eventually lose to watching dramas. lol...it really is like drugs. :-p
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reese
November 5, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Yes, drama watching is like a drug. But I can multi-task and watch a drama while writing; it's just a bit difficult when I get on a roll with my writing because I tend to focus more on that then the drama. It doesn't help that the cast in my novel is Asian and the settings are Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. Makes me want to watch dramas more.
Good Luck to your sister though!
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:10 AM
*hugs* Sending you a hot bowl of porridge your way :D
I hope you feel better soon :D
Hang in there!!!!!
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reese
November 5, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Yum. Thank you! =D
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22 yuvee
November 5, 2010 at 8:53 AM
I've been watching K-dramas for years, but for the first time I'm thankful for them in helping me keeping my sanity while I'm looking for a job for the first time.
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Good luck in finding a job!!!
Yeah K dramas are a good for relaxing. They are my drug of choice, since I don't drink or smoke. :D
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blkrose
November 5, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Me too. Looking for a job is so stressful.
Iwould like to work here, please..
http://twitpic.com/344q46
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23 lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Happy Friday everyone!
I'm in the very last stretch of SKKS and I'm so sad it's ending. I always do this to myself. I will marathon a series cuz it's so darn good, trying to watch 3,4,5 eps each night after work before i pass out... and then before you know it it's over and i'm sad that i didn't take longer to enjoy it. I did this with City Hall too... sigh.
So I just wanted to say thanks so much to all the recappers for this series - I would not have understood so much of it w/o your help!! So to @red pill, @cassie, @girlfriday, and @javabeans, thanks for all your hard work on not only recapping but your ever witty commentary :) looking forward to the last 2!
long live Yummy+Moony <3 rawr
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 9:15 AM
lol...I've totally done that marathon thing, with more dramas than I'd care to admit. :-p
You really liked City Hall? I never got around to watching that one...
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 9:21 AM
@ hester
haha yes, City Hall was just one of the many I've done this with... it leads to many zombie-like workdays :T
I loved City Hall - it's really a gem that I think was way under-appreciated. CSW is beyond smexy and the chemistry he had with KSA... indescribable. a very enjoyable ride... just ask @ockoala :D
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 10:49 AM
hm...I'll have to check it out. I love KSA already, and am certainly inclined to love CSW (never seen him in anything, but HOT!). :D
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lb_tmi
November 5, 2010 at 11:01 AM
@ hester
beware.. it took me until ep 8 or so before i didn't want to drop kick Gookie.. but i kept at watching because of all the ravings from said poster and aforementioned poster... and then i absolutely LOVED the rest of the drama!!
the only dramas i semi-marathoned were YB and B&W. i could NOT get enough of those dramas.. it took a while for me to get over them ending.. heck, i've just recently gotten over YB because of MGiaG... which i have yet to finish. BOO!
@ twin
you didn't finish watching SKKS last night? i would have thought you would be done already. lol.
lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 1:22 PM
@ hester
my twin (@lb_tmi) has warned you fairly i guess. i personally never disliked Gookie - probably because i knew they were meant to be and there was a reason for all the madness lols.
Black & White (B&W) was another one I did that i regretted marathoning too because before i knew it, it was over :( ... omg the bromance in THAT one haha... not as 'obvious' as SKKS's but definitely took center stage over any of the leading ladies.
@ twin
can you please finish MGiaG already please? it's up fully subbed on dramafever :) so get on that!!!
and no i didn't finish watching SKKS... it's only subbed up to ep 18... i watched ep 19 raw and read the live recap on thundie's prattle to supplement my complete lack of knowledge of the korean language. that process takes twice as long to watch one ep btw haha. so by then i was way too tired to do that with ep 20 ha. figure i'll just wait till next week and rewatch 19 and 20 together... Yummy in ep 19 is super epic.... he's such a rockstar.
lb_tmi
November 5, 2010 at 4:47 PM
@ twin
but i just don't want MGiaG to end.. it hurts when dramas end. BOO!!! plus i can't this weekend (i still have one more project and midterm next week i should be studying for). but i will.. SOON. promise :)
CSW was all sorts of freaken HOT, but he was a jerk at the beginning, so it took a while for me to warm up to him, but i still thought he was hot the whole time. lol.
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lovenyc52
November 8, 2010 at 9:49 AM
@ twin
dude, i was super sad when MGiaG ended too... but i really liked the ending a lot. and it makes me want to rewatch the series soon... cuz i finally finished SKKS this weekend and need something else.
i think i'm going to watch Antique Bakery and Frozen Flower and Strongest Chil Woo now actually.. i need my Yoo Ah In and Song Joong Ki fix... STAT!!
annie
November 5, 2010 at 2:23 PM
I totally do that too... I always regret it the next day when I have to get up for class, but somehow I don't learn my lesson.
I was kicking myself for not taking it slower after the last episode of City Hall too. I have never felt the thrill of wanting to know what happens next so much with any other drama.
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24 izzie
November 5, 2010 at 8:59 AM
i have seen episodes 19 and 20 of SKKS, but still waiting for the ones with sub. watching the no-sub eps reminded me of my visit to Seoul last winter where I had conversations with a lot of locals in Korean (asking for directions, ordering food, etc.) and was amazed at how I got what they were saying, although I didn't understand word by word. can't wait for the eng sub episodes!
anyway. SKKS took me away a bit from the rom-com story that I am writing, which is about a star football player and a starting out diva - both still in college and attending the same school - who are in a Romeo VS. Juliet kind of situation. (Their families want them together, they would turn violent at each other when left to themselves.) and then someone put a spell on them which caused them to switch bodies, which is a problem more than the given, because the Romeo is about to be drafted into the professional league and the Juliet had just signed for a record deal with her girl group.
I used to have Jang Geun-Suk as my character inspiration for the Romeo, but has now switched to Song Joong-Ki, because I loved the way he handled the Yeo-rim character. And for the Juliet, Shin Min-Ah (GF is a Gumiho) is the character inspiration. It helps to have these people in mind while writing, because it makes the process more fun. :)
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25 danna
November 5, 2010 at 9:02 AM
wow...SKKS withdrawal is pretty strong here...due to my 3 week hiatus..i have yet to catch up...i gues i should be caught up by the time subs for ep 20 are up somewhere...on a sadder note Life is Beautiful is also ending this week... along with SKKS, Dr Champ is rocking my life right now as well....i sincerely hope this doesnt go the path that the sports dramas of last year took (Dream, Triple) ...next week is going to be awsome!....Mary stayed out all night will be premiering....sigh i havent seen JGS on screen forever!!.....also Secret Garden will be premiering...all i can say is BINNIE!!....despite having my reservations on both dramas i might still watch for the actors
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Kaitlyn
November 5, 2010 at 10:28 AM
i am looking forward to secret garden! normally i don't follow anything more than 20eps but i think i will check this one out!
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 10:36 AM
How many episode Secret Garden is planned? I thought it is 16ers or 20ers.
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26 Informantxgirl
November 5, 2010 at 9:09 AM
SKK Scandal has ended. Waiting patiently (er, sorta) for the English subs. Am so gonna miss the Jalgeum Quartet. Especially Yeorim. He really stole my heart. (Well, Jae-Shin is time-sharing it with him, hehehe).
I gotta come out and say I didn't have high hopes for this drama at first. I'm very, very wary of saeguks. Not being Korean, I'm always worried that half of it's going to be over my head and spoil the fun. A lot of the stuff in SKK was a bit of a question mark for me (a lot of the political stuff, like the factions) but that didn't stop me from having a fantastic time. So thank you, drama, and thanks for all the recappers for filling in the blanks.
I think on another thread, someone said they finally realized that Micky Yuchun was cute. Me too! I've seen him on and off (don't really listen to Kpop) in other places, but he always had some weird asymmetrical haircut that I found unflattering. He's smokin' in this drama though, to the point where if I see him in JYJ promotional stuff, I just wanna yell, get this man in a hanbok, STAT!
And Jae-shin - love the hair. Love the bracelet. Love the brooding. Love it all.
And Yeorim - just LOVE. :D
Yoon-hee deserves a shout-out too, for not being a simpering milk-and-water miss and being able to quote Confucius around the guys. You go girl!
Gonna miss this drama so much. Sigh. Well, Mary's coming, right? Gotta catch my bus!
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Micky seem to me always that ehh kind of haircut, not the kind that Kpop idol usually has. I look at him in modern style cloth over and over again, wonder why so many people find him cute. Now, I can't help to agree with them. Micky is hot in Hanbok.
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 9:46 AM
I am constantly torn between my love for JaeShin and Yeorim.. whenever one is onscreen, i pledge my undying love for them... and then the other one comes on and i find myself doing the same thing. it's probably another reason why i ship them together.
I think what's so great about Yummy+Moony is that they are polar opposites of each other and yet are BFFs. Yummy is pale pale milky white with impeccable fashion, a cheerful playboy and has an aversion to physical exertion. Then we have Moony who is dark and broody with a lil bit of facial fuzz (<3!!), couldn't care less about his clothes and can fight off 20 men at once, but hiccups when ladies are around. The hiccups have to be one of the cutest character traits i've ever seen, btw.
And yes, Micky is hot in a hanbok.
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izzie
November 5, 2010 at 10:05 AM
@lovency52
they all look hot in a hanbok! :))
I prefer Micky's hair pulled back - after comparing his SKKS look to his DBSK/JYJ photos. his face needs more exposure.
Yoo Ah In... he looks refreshing with his hair pulled back as well (and in a white, clean hanbok), but he has more appeal with the grungy look.
and Joon-Ki... I wonder if he can sport the grungy look like Yoo Ah In's Jae-shin.
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 1:27 PM
@ izzie
yes they all look delicious in hanboks for sure. :D
i prefer my Moony a lil scruffy - it works with his bad boy (but with a hiccupy softy heart) image. though seeing him all cleaned up is refreshing as well. who am i kidding, boy can pull off any look. rawr.
As for Yummy - his face is too pure to be bad-ass/grungy.. i love him in his flamboyantly colored hanboks. though one of the FUNNIEST scenes of him was his 'angel of death' look and growl. i rewatched that about 83 times.
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:28 AM
I'm gonna miss this drama like crazy!!!!!
Can't we keep all the guys in a hanbok on a permanent basis :D
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 1:43 PM
i'm going to "like" your comment here even though there is no button. :D
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 2:15 PM
Like away!!!!!
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izzie
November 6, 2010 at 8:21 AM
can't we keep them in their SKKS hairstyles on a permanent basis too? :)
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izzie
November 6, 2010 at 8:23 AM
can we keep them in their SKKS hairstyles on a permanent basis too? :)
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27 solbay2
November 5, 2010 at 9:18 AM
I want to watch SKKS but life seems determined to stop me from doing so... :| Maybe I should watch this next year, like how I did with YAB?
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28 Lurkee
November 5, 2010 at 9:32 AM
can i join please? i've been simply reading/silently reacting and lurking for so long i think it's time to come out in the open and join the fun!
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 9:35 AM
@ Lurkee
Welcome!!! Enjoy the craziness that never ends here :D
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 9:41 AM
welcome! I was the same way but once I started to participate, it's so much fun!
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 9:50 AM
I love this when everybody says welcome to everybody.
Welcome to OT :)
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Lurkee
November 5, 2010 at 9:53 AM
thank you all for the warm welcome!
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Welcome to our CRAZY OT family (I'm the crazy one! I think everyone else is sane ((hopefully?)) :P
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lb_tmi
November 5, 2010 at 11:02 AM
yep. you're the ONLY crazy one. LOL!
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 2:52 PM
@ lessaofpern
That's like saying " I am the WET raindrop" :)
I think it would be safe to say that we are all crazy here to some extent. I love it! :)
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lb_tmi
November 5, 2010 at 4:48 PM
nope. not i. i am NOT crazy. NOPE. not at all. :D
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Welcome, I just came out of hiding last week.
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Hi Cassandra, did we do the welcome thing for you last week? if not, Welcome! *hugs* :) Didn't want you to feel left out! :)
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Hi Viola, yes you did but I appreciate the extra love.
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 3:31 PM
*hugs*
Stay out in the open!!! Were we can contact you. We need to recruit more members for our little kidnapping escapade!!!!
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 3:48 PM
I'm so down for kidnapping. Frontline baby!
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Yay! yet more people to play with! welcome lurkee :) Btw love your handle. *hugs*
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Lurkee
November 5, 2010 at 12:33 PM
again, thank you all! i feel like dancing!
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29 izzie
November 5, 2010 at 9:40 AM
i'm gonna miss JaeShin the most... :(
he seem to have grown up rapidly from his last drama. if you google images of him, you would not find a photo that's not from SKKS where he looks as mature as in SKKS.
i like his acting, though. I wonder what other kind of roles he can handle...
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 9:56 AM
@ izzie
i actually had not seen Yoo Ah In in another other drama before this but saw that he was in Antique Bakery a few years back. I downloaded it awhile back but never got around to watching it. I scrolled through it last night and was surprised to see how different he looked. He definitely looks much older in SKKS - maybe it's due to his badass role and facial scruff. But in Antique Bakery he looked just fun and playful and so young...
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November 5, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Gotta watch Antique Bakery too! :)
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Didn't realize it was him, gotta rewatch it. It was such a cute movie anyways. Woohoo!
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:12 PM
That was Yoo Ah In?!! I just watched Antique and I didn't even realize it was him! 0_o
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 1:28 PM
yep it's on my list... i have a very long list haha
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izzie
November 6, 2010 at 8:25 AM
SKKS - check
PK - check
GF is a Gumiho - watching
Mary Stayed Out - listed
Secret Garden - listed
pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 10:26 AM
I watched Yoo Ah in First in The man who still can not marry (I love this drama), he get that immature mama boy but sweet character, not bad but not impressing. He seem grown up and more mature in SKKS, hope he'll get his 1st lead role after this (perhaps this is the reason why he doesn't want to continue his Jaeshin character in SKKS? just my thought).
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:42 AM
I watched TMWSCNM earlier this year and I liked his character but wasn't in love with him like Moony. But because of SKKS I went back and rewatched a few episodes and I still can't get over how different he looks. He's definitely a chameleon and someone to look out for in the future. Now I just have to watch Antique Bakery!
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30 ilukd
November 5, 2010 at 9:54 AM
hey its friday .... same every week ... but this week i'm missing SKK a lot .... what a ending .... love the drama ... missing all the cast ... what a amazing ride we all had ... didn't we all scandalers ....
our great festival DIWALI is today ... trying hard to be happy with my family but i miss SKK so much .....
everyone HAPPY FRIDAY .....
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31 mellowyel
November 5, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Happy Friday and Happy Diwali everyone! I'm not Hindu but my grade school had this tradition of celebrating every religious holiday, so we always had Diwali themed classes on that day :) My grade school was awesome - I miss those days (in more ways than one)
Speaking of India, though, I just stumbled upon an article about a new Bollywood movie, where this dude travels back in time to the 1970s to save his parents marriage. It looks awesome, and stars Aishwarya Rai and the dude from Singh is King. Reviews don't look promising, but the cinematography is gorgeous as expected from Bollywood movies. So should I go ahead and watch it? Or should I watch another movie instead. Haven't been to see a movie in forever...
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Where can I watch Bollywood movies at? Is there a website that hosts them? Oh, and do you have any recommendations?
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 11:03 AM
There are a lot on Youtube and some on Hulu.
I've been watching too many Kdramas, so I have not seen any Bollywood movies lately. Here are a couple of titles you can find on youtube:
Jab We Met
Kismet Konnection
Vivah ******
Kal Ho Na Ho ******
Three Idiots *****
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mellowyel
November 5, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Netflix has a decent collection for instant streaming if you're interested in paying for that service (totally worth it IMO - that's how I've been watching Avatar). Most of the other ones I watched on cheap DVDs I bought when I was home in Nigeria, lol. But, I'm sure we could find some websites dedicated to Bollywood movies much like this site is dedicated to k-dramas! We just have to look...
As for recommendations: for your typical, all dancing, dramatic love story Bollywood movie, my favorite is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Shahrukh Khan and Kajol are awesome together :) For one with singing and dancing but a more serious tone, I liked Rang De Basanti. Then you have classics like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (epic, highest grossing Bollywood movie ever - have yet to see it myself) and "trendy" movies like Dostana. I tend to follow actors that I like, so if I watch a movie and like an actor, I'll watch another movie of theirs, then do the same. Also, my big sis is a huge Bollywood buff so I get recommendations from her as well :)
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:14 PM
I recommend Devdas and Parineeta. Devdas is like a feast for the eyes, and Parineeta..wooh boy! Saif Ali Khan smolders like no one's business! The story is very good too! :)
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annie
November 5, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is one of my all time favourites! That and Kal Ho Na Ho.
And I watched Three Idiots over the summer. It was so different, but SO GOOD. I love Amir Khan. (He's also in Lagaan, which is set during the colonial period and is excellent, but a little more serious.)
Definitely second all three recommendations :)
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Thank you ladies. I will definitely check these out.
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hunterbear
November 5, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Viikii has a few subbed too :)
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32 mellowyel
November 5, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Also, I have been on an anime binge while waiting for subs for the last two SKKS episodes to come out - Avatar: the Last Airbender!!! Every time I watch this show I appreciate the complexity of the characters, the inside jokes and pop culture references, and the care taken to make a show that's respectful of the cultures it draws from. And the fight sequences are amazing too! *sigh* I'm 22 years old but I still love my cartoons :D
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November 5, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Oh is Avatar good? I borrowed season1 off my friend years ago and have not got around to watching it. * kdramas are just so addicting*
On a side note, I just realised that the person who wrote the manwha 'Full House' is the same one that wrote 'Mary stayed out all night'. I wasn't initially looking forward to this drama, but will now be impatiently anticipating it next week.
I absolutely love Full House, it was the drama that sucked me into kdramas again because it made me realise that not all kdramas are melodramatic.
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mellowyel
November 5, 2010 at 11:23 AM
it's great!!! definitely worth the watch. the first season has a few two many filler episodes for my liking, but the second season takes it up a notch and is awesome. and the third is just epic. mainly, the characters are compelling and their growth is well woven into a story about saving the world and fulfilling your destiny and all that good stuff :D
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John
November 5, 2010 at 7:23 PM
AVATAR is pretty darn good to be quite honest. PRETTY. DARN. GOOD.
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Lol, me too! I marathoned the entire series about 3 months ago and I'm older than you so don't feel bad.
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Avatar is awesome, such a pity about what was done to the movie. I want a do over! No M Knight Shamalamadingdong. The casting was fine and the effects were cool. So throw out the script and reedit the thing with new scenes for the plot.
And the new Avatar Cartoon there are making sounds good too. A new Bender but with all the other characters grown up, married off and with kids/ grandkids of there own... ooo just seeing who ended up with who and the flashes back through Ang's life and how it relates to the new bender will be awesome.
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mellowyel
November 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM
i haven't seen the movie - actually boycotted it from the beginning because of the casting. i think a do over is a great idea. who would agree to do it though? the movie got awful reviews but still made tons of money at the box office. (how I have no idea)
and i am so excited for the new Avatar! when it comes out, K-dramas will be taking a backseat for some time :D
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Eleven11
November 5, 2010 at 4:14 PM
me too, the casting sucked. Reasons why here ->
http://www.racebending.com/v3/featured/the-last-airbender-film-how-to-talk-about-it-video-series/
Also, I heard they made Sokka not funny! whaaa? Blasphemy.
But OMG I had no idea they were making a new cartoon - so excited!!!!
*cough cough cough cough cough* I'm 20 years old I mean that sounds nice, you know, for the kids...
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minnetter
November 7, 2010 at 1:12 AM
yah! so what if you're 20 I'm 23 (24 if I follow Korean age...) and I still completely adore Avatar... if age matters in watching cartoons then I'd really rather be a child forever... lol
but seriously don't feel bad that you watch cartoons... I think that as long as it's something you enjoy it doesn't matter your age.
okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:34 AM
"No M Knight Shamalamadingdong"
Same for me. I boycott all his stuff. After Sixth Sense, he just lost it completely. He sucks!!!
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 2:37 PM
I loved The Last Airbender (cartoon) too!!!!!
I was Soooo Pissed Off when they had a white guy play the lead role for the movie. What the Heck aren't there any good Asian actors in America? It was a big slap in the face! I refused to watch the movie!!! My kids who are crazy about Airbender wanted to go see it badly, but as soon as they found out about the lead actor, they didn't want to go either. It's so disappointing. :(
Here is an American Asian actor and his complaint about the casting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4dTOOT1wjg
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Okie Dokie
November 5, 2010 at 2:56 PM
There are plenty of good asian actors in America. It's just the American Entertainment Industry hasn't embraced them yet. And when they do cast an asian person, oh the stereotypes...don't get me started!!!
Also the movie 21, it was a true story about ASAIN kids, but when it went onscreen, they were a bunch of white ones. BOO BOO BOO!!
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 12:58 PM
The Last Airbender is one of the very few American cartoons that I watch. Seriously, with Spongebob, I felt like America had just given up and was willing to put anything on... and then I watched The Avatar. The cartoon is freakin' brilliant. I think I rewound the scene with the platypus bear at least six times and could not stop laughing.
mellowyel, I'm 9 years older than you and I still love this cartoon.
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Wow! The family resemblance strikes again...I am giving serious considerations to gene manipulation, alien experimentation and any other wacky conspiracy theory to explain how Similar we all are. I LOVE the Last Airbender. My best friend got me hooked on it, and we marathoned it together. Good times! :)
Who else was shipped Zuko and katara?
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM
"Who else was shipped Zuko and katara?"
Me Me Me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5prIWAa21ck
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 2:57 PM
At this point, I seriously am considering just questioning why we do not just post under one handle. It would not take as many posts to just be like... dude, we're all one person. What? No, I just have conversations with myself on Dramabeans and I post the same thing under multiple names. The reason you think we're different people can easily be explained by pointing out that we have a large horde of psychic pigeons who are spying on each and every one of you who are not us (as in the royal "we" form).
meenuby
November 5, 2010 at 6:57 PM
Zutara FTW! I just finished the series this summer and all I gotta say is they don't make cartoons like that anymore. I'm 22 and I still love my cartoons and my Disney and...ok I'm going to stop now. :)
lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 2:54 PM
UFO Abduction and reprogramming? I'll go with that one :D
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Nory Ellis
November 5, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Hi...cannot help myself from commenting on this topic. Permission to cut in the conversation (^.^)
My whole family love, love, LOVE Avatar the last Airbender. I am way over 40 myself but I loved it
Zuko and Kitara? The whole family was rooting for them. Zuko is hot...even with his scar (^_~). I think it's because his voice is more mature than Ang. We love Ang but... he's like a kid.
OMG...I think I'll better stop before I write essays about them.
Please continue. I'll go back to lurking now. Have fun (^3^)
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Nooooo Nory! Don't go back to lurking! We (royal we) like you. We also love doing the welcoming ceremony for the the de-lurkers! It goes something like this:
Under the Viola handle: Yay! more people to play with! *hugs* Cookies/ Chocolate covered Song Joong Ki smiles? ;)
Under the Brookeve handle : Welcome to OT. Have fun! :)
Under the Lessaofpern handle: Welcome to the family. I am the crazy one. :) (might offer you delicious porridge too if you write you are feeling down ) :)
@Brookeve
I gave your posting under one handle a try, but I think it would be more fun for the de-lurkees to see a long list of separate welcomes under our various handles. ;)
brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 9:52 PM
You forgot:
Under the Diadda handle: What are your strongest desires? Ah yes, I have a video for that!
@Viola: I guess it makes our multiple personalities stronger if we all post under our own handles. Sigh. So much for the healing of ourselves into one being.
Nory Ellis
November 5, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Thanks viola, brokeeve, 'Lessaofpern', 'Diadda' (^.^)
Made my day. (^3^)
But I have to go. My laptop's going cranky on me. Maybe because it's on 24/7 for the past month searching/downloading everything related to SKKS. Maybe I'll see you all next week. Enjoy your OT (^.^)
lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 10:31 PM
LOL the two of you!!! Don't scare her off!!! That's my job :D
@ Nory Ellis Welcome to the family! I am the crazy one.
Wait a second here! I need to change my intro. (Note to self: Have become to predictable)
@ Nory Ellis Welcome to our secret Korean drama CULT. Mu ha ha.....
Here we take individuals from all over the planet and brainwash them into watching all things Korean. (Evil laugh)
Please don't attempt to hide from us!!! Brookeve's psychic pigeons will be able to find you NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE!!!!! Don't go back to lurking or ELSE!!!!!
diadda
November 6, 2010 at 1:16 AM
lol, It's true I have a video for that.
Welcome Video for the de-lurkers this week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1sJNiBvuog
rainerust
November 6, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Okay chipping in on the convo (strange cos I mentioned the Last Airbender somewhere in one of my comments...so it's weird it turns up here again, and a full blown convo at that)...
Never watched the cartoon series, altho I hear it's good (certainly had rave reviews on the net), but my friend convinced me to go watch the movie version, even though we knew it'd be terrible (my friend has a weakness for b-grade movies). It was only fun because we snarked through it - terrible movie ettiquette but otherwise I would've gone insane wanting to throw something at the (big) screen. We did try to keep it low, but I have a feeling our commentary was vaguely more exciting than the movie because certainly no one leaned over and told us to shut up.
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minnetter
November 7, 2010 at 1:35 AM
I love it when people snark through horrible movies... now, I know this may sound strange to some, but my best friend and I have gone to some horrible movies just to hear people's snark and random comments, especially when we're bored we like to hear the snark so we usually sit in the middle of everyone so that we can hear it... it helps in passing the time lol...
Ariel
November 6, 2010 at 3:55 PM
I love The Last Airbender, I used to get the evil eye from my dormmates whenever I switched the channel. It's on every 5:30 pm same time as another drama they are watching but come on I get first divs on the TV since I'm one of the 2 who bought it. Use the POWER I say, PEACE. I will sacrifice friendship to watch this show.
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33 Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Does anyone know what the lyrics from "Take care, my bus!" are saying?
You know, I was actually pleasantly surprised by this song. I have no idea what the words translate to, they could mean "My cat ate my dog's homework while I went to take care of my bus" for all I know, but I really liked the melody. I got a j-rock kind of vibe from it and JGS sounds great!
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34 DIANE
November 5, 2010 at 10:43 AM
happy friday to everyone !
I went to chinese link and found 2 ep of playful Kisses
are they still continue showing that she is get in nursing school ??????????????? I thought the ep is done
so confuse. why they did not continue 4 ep to complete the drama.......rush rushshshshshs at the end
and put out on youtube ep1 and ep 2 about she going to nursing school..............weird
can some one explain to me
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ockoala
November 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM
When Playful Kiss was determined to be a 16 episode drama by MBC due to its lackluster ratings, Group 8 (the production company) decided to partner with Youtube to film 7 additional episodes of the drama (eact 10 mins long).
The 7 additional eps show the married life of Ha Ni and Seung Jo after the end of the drama. Clearly Group 8 had the written material ready, and was able to sell this product to Youtube.
Right now, the combined first and second YT episodes have 1.7 million views, and it's likely over 2 million if you factor in the just released 3rd YT episode.
CNN Asia is doing an exclusive interview with Kim Hyun Joong, Youtube and Group 8 to air on Novembe 8, 2010, about how wildly successful the PK YT venture has been.
I think it was the confluence of PK always being better tailored for an international audience, and Group 8 making lemonade out of lemons (after MBC decided PK was going to be 16 epsiodes only).
The YT episodes are beyond adorable. This might be a option for a lot of trendy K-dramas. For example, I keep thinking how a Youtube special edition would have greatly enhanced You're Beautiful last year. YB had the fanbase for it as well.
Going forward, since the PK-YT venture has proven to be marketable and successful, we might one or two K-dramas a year try this out. Of course, it has to be a mania hit. If the drama is a certifiable hit, the station will just extend the drama itself.
Hope my explanation helps. :-D
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 11:07 AM
@ockoala
That was an extremely comprehensive response... thanks! I think you're right about dramas that have more international appeal potentially doing REALLY well on internet outlets. After all, none of us contribute to local broadcast ratings, since we're not watching things in Korea.
Makes sense, especially when I think about my own preferences... I always like these internet mania dramas the best over the huge blockbusters.
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November 5, 2010 at 11:14 AM
SKKS has become a mania. Would love to see more of the JQ, but not sure about them appearing for a YT extension esp that the actors are already tired. If it pulls through, it could come out forced. But hey, it would be interesting to see a follow-up on some of the characters' story.
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I think it was genius for PK to partner with Youtube. They may not get the ratings or whatever they need for extensions, but for dramas with diehard fanbases, this is a great way to give them a little present - per se. Besides, aren't there always dramas where we alway wonder what the hell happened after the end - but it wasn't popular enough for an extension.
Also, the 10 min episodes are better in that they don't give the team enough time to dilute the drama like how many extensions tend to do.
THUMBS WAY UP!!
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November 5, 2010 at 11:56 AM
does the YT episodes have english subtitles?
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Yup. I'm pretty sure there are at least five different languages subbed there. Use the youtube close caption toggle to view subs.
rainerust
November 6, 2010 at 4:42 AM
The Youtube episodes are actually better than some of the actual episodes. Maybe cos they're forced to be so condensed that the pacing of the story becomes a lot tighter? Anyway, it's cute. I've watched the first two eps already. Go for it guys!
This YT thing is a great idea. They should do it for more of the mania dramas...especially those that got cut. Some of the last episodes usually end up rushing things so people get very confused.
lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 1:35 PM
@ ockoala!
HI!! *waves frantically*
i've missed you my fellow oc lady. you are always so knowledgeable!! i think mbc and sbs and all those broadcasters need to employ you so you can school them on how to best distribute their material.
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ockoala
November 5, 2010 at 2:38 PM
LOL, you are too sweet, lovenyc52~ :-D I can contribute nothing other than tell MBC to stop cutting their dramas!!!
How've you been? Thanks for dropping my name as a City Haller. Still my fave drama ever, sometimes you don't need a reason why, it just works for me.
Glad you are enjoying so many dramas recently - PK and SKKS. I dropped SKKS halfway, just wasn't into it for whatever reason. Glad I did, though, because OT twitter has been on an unending stream of SKKS-hate lately, though the pervy discussions of Moony+Yummy more than make up for it!
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 3:10 PM
When I think City Hall, I automatically think of you :) Didn't you delurk around that time hehe.
Man, I have been in a drama FRENZY lately... MGiaG, PK (which, again, I would have NEVER picked up if it wasn't for you!! so thanks again!!), and SKKS. i saw SKKS posts bombarded throughout OT so I just had to give it a go, and I am so glad i did! I actually am enjoying the show as a whole, but Yummy+Moony is what really made it fantabulous for me. You say there's SKKS-hate?! Where?! Maybe I just have not been looking haha.
mookie
November 5, 2010 at 3:51 PM
nah, it's just a handful taking SKKS too seriously! ;P
I heart to bits even though there r things I want not flesh out well but SKKS is my HanaDan +HanaKimi+ Butterfly lovers done right. and I LUB it.
ockoala
November 5, 2010 at 3:58 PM
Well, everyone has watched SKKS (actually, come to think of it, I've watched the least - stopped at episode 10), so that says something about it at least bringing people to the yard.
The reactions range from - so cute, who cares if the plot got stupider and stupider - to - ugh, this is getting retarded, but imma going to stay in it for the bromance - to - this is so painful, must drink alcohol before I can continue watching.
I don't know, but Mon-Tuesday night was some of the funniest discussions I've ever heard. I've just been so caught up on Giant (omo 50 episodes down, 10 more to go!) myself.
You know, PK really surprised me, it didn't try too hard (wish it did try harder) but it was consistent throughout and had a lovely whimsical yet relatable vibe that carried the drama to the end. I'm really digging the YT episodes, it's got all the cute we love about PK without the sillier elements.
As for City Hall - are you ready, drama-sister, for SECRET GARDEN? Kim Eun Sook wielding her post-City Hall pen to create magic for Binnie and Ha Ji Won. I am so there.
Carinne
November 6, 2010 at 8:36 PM
PK partners w/ YT, certainly makes you go... Hmm~? Now it makes so much sense why OHN kept Googling everything in site. (Google owns YT.)
I certainly won't deny it, I've heighten my muse watching these YT sp.editions more than the original 16 eps, 'cos it took this long for the two leads to get comfy w/ each other to produce "magic" onscreen.
About time!
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35 pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 10:45 AM
“My cat ate my dog’s homework while I went to take care of my bus” LMAO
I don't know the meaning of MY Bus lyrics too, read from JB/GF writing it seem just freaking crazy hilarious, and that just the english. I like the melody though - I thought Rock is out from Korea.
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36 chahaya
November 5, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Joseon Xfiles is awesome. I stopped downloading SSK(after ep 6) for a while and watching JXF because I love the storyline so much, hahaha
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37 Miko
November 5, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I've been watching K-dramas since 2001 starting with "This Is love" on KBS and have been addicted ever since. SKKS was totally different though. This was the first time I was an absolute blubbering mess after every episode. I'm now suffering from withdrawal symptoms - crying, sleeplessness, irritability, etc. My co-workers think I'm nuts but I don't care. I'm a total FanGirl at 40y.o. and not ashamed to say it.
Long live K-dramas!
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Cassandra
November 5, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Long live k-dramas! My boss' mom spazzes with me on dramas too, but she hasn't watched SKKS yet. I'm currently trying to convince her of the awesome.
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Lurkee
November 5, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Haha Miko! You're not alone. I have been addicted to Kdramas and eventually Asiandramas for more than a decade now and by the way, we're almost the same age. I don't want to move on, I want to stay addicted :)
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38 hester
November 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM
so... I kind of feel bad still beating my SKKS obsession over all y'all's heads, but--
not THAT bad XD
I was just looking at the SKKS fan page on soompi and they have a best couple poll--one of the options reminded me of what I thought when I was watching the show a couple eps back.
Anyone else think that Jae-shin/Cho-seon had some serious possibilities? They're both so awesomely badass...
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Miko
November 5, 2010 at 11:08 AM
I really thought they were going there with Jae-Shin/Cho-seon. Talk about a match made in kick-(_|_) heaven. They would have some gorgeous and lethal babies, too. LOL
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hester
November 5, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Yeah, I was hoping... oh well. These shows, they always have to let the second guy be completely heartbroken and alone for the full effect, so they couldn't give him a girl right away. :-p
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39 amg01
November 5, 2010 at 11:10 AM
‘Joseon X-Files’
Has become one of the 'Best Dramas' of the past 10 years.
This unassuming show that takes on the likes of the cult American show the 'X-Files', has proven to be a real force to reckon with, a show where the romantic is only implied, where the supernatural runs amok, where spirits, and goblins, blend themselves, with 'Alien Spacecrafts', and the 'Fourth Dimension' opens before our very eyes, has manage to capture not only my attention but my heart also.
I have finished the whole series, and at the end it left me crying, the unsuspected turn of events took me completely by surprise, and it shook me so deep that all I can do was to cry.
It's amazing cinematography, and the writing as far as I am concern has no equal in what has been produce in Korea since I first saw 'Time Between Dog and Wolf', and I am referring here to the 'Action Pack', style dramas, like 'IRIS, A man called God, Plan B, etc', this drama IMHO embodies, all the elements that make a show of this nature a success.
I can honestly say that with 12 episodes this drama, prove that Korea does have what it takes to make this kind of dramas, since in the past Korea has only partially delve with the theme of the 'Supernatural', Sci-Fi has been one of my favorites Genres when it comes to shows and I must admit that I was a bit hesitant because of the subject matter, if not treated with respect it turns into another comedic show in the likes of 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'.
This show deals with some 'real historical' accounts, and with some local folkloric tales, but the weaving of the story line thread is of such high quality that the viewer is left wanting for more, never once thus the story leaves us rejecting the premise at an intellectual level, on the other hand our brains almost like in a 'Chess Match' rushes to try to find all the possible answers in trying to keep ahead of its opponent, thus bringing almost a mental rush of joy, akin to a 'sexual encounter'.
Last but not least; ‘Joseon X-Files’ is one of those dramas that come by every so often like a 'meteor' hitting the atmosphere and giving a beautiful luminous light of many colors, rendering the viewer into an ecstatic trance of joy for a few seconds, leaving us wanting more, and , more as we keep watching this meteor shower with a simple 'Child Like' attitude. This is a drama that I will truly missed in the days to come!!!!!!!
‘Joseon X-Files’ Fighting!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 11:25 AM
WOW!!!! Now I have to watch this one! I was a huge X-Files fan. I also like dramas that have beautiful cinematography. :D
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amg01
November 5, 2010 at 12:22 PM
This is 'Javabeans' quote from her ‘Joseon X-Files’ recap of episode 5.
Quote "Dare I say it? Okay, I’ll call it: Best drama of the year, folks."
Well there you have it, if Queen JB dares to say it i guess all I can do is to follow!
Hey here the link to the show!
http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/98021/0/registros-de-investigasiones-secretas-episode-1-part-1.html
Enjoy!!!!!!
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hunterbear
November 5, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Agreed, agreed and agreed. The series. Was amazing. I love how they came in a full circle with the the plot!!!
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Miko
November 5, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Been reading the recaps and Joseon X-Files does sound really good.
Great, now I'm adding yet another drama to my ever increasing list of must-sees. Geez, at this rate I will never leave the house. LOL
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40 Viola
November 5, 2010 at 11:25 AM
For all the people suffering from SKKS withdrawal, and afraid that some other rabid fangirl will steal your Yummy, Moony, or Smarty, give Diadda's patent pending Hammer system a try! I think it might help immensely! I personally ordered two to keep my beloved Siwon ;)
She posted it on the last OT #159,(from Istanbul and written on her phone no less!!) *utter awe* I just wanted to repost it 'cause it was so utterly awesome!
This is written by Diadda
"I would never dream of taking anything like this from GF, but a low-jack only tells you something is being taken. And some force objects to be incapable of proper functionality if I am not mistaken, so it is more difficult to steal. However thinking about this on LSG is not so good. He is incapacitated so he can’t fight. And you were notified he got taken and know where he is, but what is to stop whomever has him from doing whatever till you get there. Just saying…maybe an additional locking “the HAMMER”.
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 11:34 AM
ROTFL This was TOOO GOOD!!!!!!
She even watched a K drama with Turkish subs while she was there :D
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Any language subs is ok, as long as they don't do dubbing the k drama, and make us miss all the beauty of Korean language that we dare to stalk some Korean down just to hear it. Dubbing, opsoyo, shiro, andweeee................
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diadda
November 5, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Some were subs, but most were dubs unfortunately. If they were simply subs I could at least understand half of it, but since the dubbed ones I had seen multiple times I could easily follow along. I had to get my fix some how some way :)
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:41 AM
ahahahhaha!!!!!! This is hilarious!
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Miko
November 5, 2010 at 1:59 PM
LOL! Awesome!
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41 greentea
November 5, 2010 at 11:28 AM
First time posting here and I'm just going to come out and say it: I'm a Drama Snob. That's right. It takes alot for me to fully get into a drama: leads must be attractive, they must have chemistry and story must be interesting ... yeah, it doesn't sound like I'm asking for much right? Well, I can't seem to find that drama at the moment. Last drama I watched that had me full blown addicted was My Girl. I'm watching Sunkyunkwan Scandal now and it's good but I'm just not at that obsessed level. Is something wrong with me? How can I get out of this rut? I need recommendations!!
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lessaofpern
November 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Welcome to our OT family!!!! I loved My Girl too :D I don't know how many times I have watched that one :P
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dramamia
November 5, 2010 at 12:19 PM
I've only had that feeling once, and that was at the beginning of Coffee House (not Prince). I don't like most of the stuff that people rave about.
I think after feeling that kind of addiction, it's hard to feel that way again. That said, the current offerings are pretty poor. I'm only watching Runaway Plan B, and started recapping Baker King to occupy myself (I set aside a few hours for leisure, and I can't find enough drama to fill it). Everyone seems to be waiting for Marry Me, Mary, but it looks possibly fluffy. Anything else coming up that I should look out for?
My drama criteria are good acting (which I think most K actors do pretty well), and a decent original storyline. After a few dramas, some of them blend into each other, easily forgotten. There were too many contracts (dating and marriage) out there. I feel like after 3 dramas, cross dressing is boring too...
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hjkomo
November 5, 2010 at 1:14 PM
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. :)
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annie
November 5, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Hey :)
I feel the same way about SKKS - I like it a lot but I'm not full-on obsessed like everyone else seems to be.
The only drama I've been that crazy about was City Hall. I don't know if you've seen it, but if you haven't, definitely check it out. Chemistry of the leads is 1819877407058, acting is amazing, the story is addicting and keeps you on the edge of your seat, and it has excellent dialogue.
And Coffee Prince is a close second for me, but you've probably seen that already :)
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November 5, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Coffee Prince, there's another one that I didn't obssess about like everyone else....I think it's the whole cross-dressing thing.
I just finished TWWSWTM and that wasn't too bad. But I think I only enjoyed it b/c of Bummie. I felt dirty the whole time for enjoying Bummie so much LOL
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42 theZ
November 5, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Let's run a sentidrama! :)
Which kdrama do u feel sentimental about/will never get out of your system?
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rainerust
November 6, 2010 at 4:45 AM
Let's Go To School, Sang Doo.
That drama will bring on FLOODS of tears. If you're in the right mood.
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djeedjes
November 7, 2010 at 1:05 AM
What Happened in Bali.
I love/hate/love/hate/love the ending, but I never ever regret watching it.
All About Eve, my first love of Kdrama. I watched several K-drama before AAE, but it's the one who made me fall completely.
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43 Observer
November 5, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Wonder what's Daemul's rating for episode 9 and 10?
I found the drama getting too noisy, messy and choppy!! The storyline seems to have been written by a scattered-brain or simply a lousy copycat!!
BTW, I also found GHJ seems to loose her usual sparks and the new PD appears to have increasing the airing time for the second lead actress, albeit she is really green in her acting!! I would expect the drama to drop to a single digit in the next 2 weeks, if the storyline remains so listless, or simply mimid City Hall's plot....
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okie dokie
November 5, 2010 at 11:45 AM
It's probably all the behind the scenes drama about changing PDs and writers that's making it such a mess.
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44 Sarahnng
November 5, 2010 at 11:44 AM
When i found out about the youtube extensions of PK i was so excited. I am from America and watched every episode on ViiKii but wished i could contribute to the ratings.
I know many other people from America who are big fans of this show and were very disappointed when we saw the ratings. This show is amazing and so it is good they are extending it.
I wish they could do this with other mini series. the boys before flowers extension was disappointing, but this is a wonderful idea. Plus it is gonna show more of the stuff I know we all wanted to see.
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November 5, 2010 at 12:00 PM
but would the youtube extensions have english subtitles? if not then we would probably have to resort to our usual method of watching and still not contribute to the ratings anyways
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45 angelpur
November 5, 2010 at 11:54 AM
have to say marathoned through 12 eps of dr champ in like 2 weeks and love it. however, ill be well gutted if yeon woo ends up with do wook...ji heon needs some happiness in his life!
on another matter, is anoyone watching the jdrama Juui Dolittle with oguri shuna and Inoue Mao at the mo? checked out the first ep and wasnt impressed despite my love for the cast...
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angelpur
November 5, 2010 at 11:54 AM
*shun
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annie
November 5, 2010 at 2:41 PM
I couldn't get through the first ten minutes of Juui Dolittle... maybe I wasn't in the mood to watch cats falling off buildings :(
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annie
November 5, 2010 at 2:42 PM
I couldn't get through the first ten minutes of Juui Dolittle... maybe I wasn't in the mood to watch cats falling off buildings :(
I love both Inoue Mao and Oguri Shin since HYD days though, so I should probably watch to the point they show up and then make my judgement, lol. Maybe once exams are over.
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angelpur
November 5, 2010 at 3:56 PM
oh god that cat scene will haunt me for life. perhaps will give ep 2 a try, and if that has the same feeling as ep 2, then this drama will be dropped.
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Autumn
November 5, 2010 at 8:40 PM
yeh, the first episode wasn't that impressive, then again, i never really had high expectations for this drama, given the rather lacklustre plot and all. But i'll probably stick around for Mao and Shun. here's hoping the future episodes don't suck.
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rainerust
November 6, 2010 at 5:15 AM
...okay, maybe I just have strange tastes, but I quite liked Jyuui Dolittle. There's little hints of bigger things to come. Also I admit - I'm watching it for Narimaya Hiroki. Oguri Shun, not so much. Not a big fan of the 'do.
Anyone watching Guilty? (Starring Tamaki-sama) I've watched the first episode and was intrigued enough to download a second, even though they killed all the twists in the plot (I mean, really, did they have to show us who was the one behind all the killings? Even though it was really obvious?)
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46 ockoala
November 5, 2010 at 11:55 AM
There is nothing missing from the Playful Kiss Youtube episodes except for the lack of BOATING!!! These two are married, for pete's sake. And it's on YT, i.e no K-drama censor Nazis around.
Kim Hyun Joong, you better deliver like you promised in the press conference. I see the way you look at So Min. Make that girl's toes curl, please. :-P
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 1:41 PM
@ ockoala
i'm only going to take one guess at what BOATING is....
and if there is a lack of said BOATING then i am sad.
i will, however, still be tuning into those YT eps once viikii has it subbed cuz those 2 are just too cute for words :)
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ockoala
November 5, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Boat in Chinese sounds just like bed in Chinese.
The C-netizens, in order to avoid the censors, call a certain type of scene "boat scenes" and since I've been recapping PK, I've let slip this cute pseudonym and I've got about 100 comments on various types of boating ppl want to see in PK.
It's now devolved into Steam Boating, to explain more would make me blush. Btw, if you've seen the press conference pictures - those two kids need to do more boating bc the way they look at each other is....oy.
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lovenyc52
November 5, 2010 at 3:05 PM
haha i figured it meant what you mean it to mean... but i just didn't figure it coming from Chinese.. but yes, now that I think about it, it does sound the same lols.
Hell yes boating needs to happen between those two. i have seen some of the photos and they are just too adorbs. <3
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Viola
November 5, 2010 at 8:03 PM
Bus, plane and now a boat too? ROFL! Steam Boat...I am soo going to be using this term. You come up with the best ones Ockoala. Yummy and Moony fans have you to thank for these too cute monikers! :)
P.s. can you please post a link to the pictures of them together? Thank you! :)
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ockoala
November 5, 2010 at 8:56 PM
Here you go, Viola! It's the press conference last Friday.
http://ockoala.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/playful-kiss-holds-press-conference-for-youtube-episodes/
I've got pretty much all the pictures.
But this one came later and I posted it in a later link, but this pretty much says it all. This picture below is my absolute favorite, the shot angle and the stars-in-his-eyes smile at his leading lady.
http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae145/ockoala/Playful%20KIss%203/PC45.jpg
I may not be a KHJ-fangirl (okay just a teeny one now), but the boy has a lovely smile.
Viola
November 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Thank you for the pictures! They were so adorable that they made me regress to Junior High school level:
Hyun Joon and So Min sitting ina tree
K-i-s-s-i-n-g....
They likeeee each other... tee hee :)
Viola
November 5, 2010 at 9:32 PM
I posted a thank you but where did it go? *scratch head*
Anyway, thank you for sharing the link! :) The photos were so adorable that they made me regress to Junior High school level. I can only say this:
So Min and Hyun Joon sitting in a tree
K-i-s-s-i-n-g...
They likeeeee eache other! :)
47 rayray
November 5, 2010 at 11:56 AM
ah friday friday! friday is usually a happy day but not today! I have a presentation today and I m terrified!!! *barffffs*
Cant wait until its all over and I can go back home and enjoy me some SKKS . Moony sightings can heal all stress!nyahaha!
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:32 PM
I hope your presentation goes well! Just imagine the whole audience as Moony...in his underwear... smiling at you.. *goofy smile* er... maybe not!
But anyway, good luck!
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rayray
November 5, 2010 at 7:21 PM
hahaha thank you so much!! it went better than I expected and now i m so relieved :D!! I cant wait until the subs for the last SKKS episodes come out! but I m also sad its over! In other words I feel conflicted sigh~
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48 John
November 5, 2010 at 12:14 PM
What can make leather or imitation leather crack and how can one stop this from happening?
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Oxidation makes leather crack. This generally happens when you let your leather get wet.
Pre-treat all leather products with warm water and saddle soap, which is a tallow based product. Rinse it with warm water and brush it with a soft brush, and towel it dry. When you have finished pre-treating it, you can choose to treat it with water repellent or a leather protector. You can get any of these products at a leather store, or find your local saddle store, where you can get demonstrations by people who put their leather through h3ll and back.
Keep your leather out of the sun and away from weather as much as possible, and it'll last you for a hundred years.
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49 e.
November 5, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Has anyone been following the rape-dol drama? :| Just wondering. I feel so overwhelmed after reading all the netizen comments about it.
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pohonphee
November 5, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Netizen comments are crazy. I knew they would finally bring up a name, this is the power of internet. One comment that say she/he wish she/he is raped by an idol is the top of it. This guy has to get her/his head fixed.
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:33 PM
huh? rape? idol? O_0
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John
November 5, 2010 at 7:28 PM
One of Co-Ed's male members was outed as/called a troublemaker/rapist.
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50 brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 12:44 PM
It's Friday, y'all! Margarita time!!!
I finished What's Up, Fox? this week! It made me so happy! Still debating on what to watch next, but I know that I'm going to be spending Sunday nights with the DB FB group!
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Oh, and Happy Guy Fawkes day to those blokes who like blowing up Parliament and whatnot.
Happy Diwali... I have no idea what that is.
And I'm saying prayers for the people who got the bad luck to have tsunamis and volcanoes...
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 1:10 PM
I spelled it wrong! Deepiwalli? I don't mean to be rude!
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viola
November 5, 2010 at 1:50 PM
You didn't spell it wrong, there are many variations. I spell it as Diwali too! It's a very important Hindu holiday and is also called the festival of lights, people basically light thousands of lamps and decorate the city with lights, and sets off fireworks! It literally is a celebration of the triumph of light over the dark. It is very gorgeous! :)
"Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshman from his fourteen year long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana" - wikipedia
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amg01
November 5, 2010 at 1:12 PM
I will recommend "Phoenix" (100% Melodrama) with the late "Lee Eun Joo (RIP)', Eric, Lee Seo Jin, and Jung Hye Young who plays Oh Ha Ni's mother in law in Playful Kiss.
9 End 2 Outs (Romantic/Comedy) with Soo Ae and "Ducky' from Playful Kiss.
A Man's Story, with the late Park Yong Ha (RIP) and Park Si Yeon from Coffee House.
Couple Or Trouble, (Hong Sister's) Romantic/Comedy with Han Ye Seul of Will Snow for Christmas, and Oh Ji Ho of Chuno, by the way this is one of my favorite Romantic/comedy's of all time!!!!
Hope you can give one of this a try. Enjoy!!!!!!
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 1:22 PM
If I can find the links, Couple or Trouble was already on my list... so that's probably what I'm going to tackle tonight while I'm home alone with my margaritas! (The boys are going out for a Magic Tournament).
I usually like what you like, even if it is for different reasons. :)
Yay! Thank you for your recommendations!!!
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amg01
November 5, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Couple of trouble, drama-fever link, (http://www.dramafever.com/drama/4/1/Couple_or_Trouble/)
enjoy!!!!!!!
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brookeeve
November 5, 2010 at 3:07 PM
¡Te amo mi amigo! enseñado español a toda esta semana para la escuela secundaria aqui…muy divertido!
Thanks for the link!
amg01
November 5, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Beuno espero que te guste! Yo estoy en el episodio 2, y es tan divertido como la primera vez. Hasta la vista my friend!!!!