Archive for December, 2010
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Kim Sun-ah eyes sports film for next project
Ever since Kim Sun-ah (City Hall, My Name Is Kim Sam-soon) dropped out of I Am Legend (and thank ye drama gods, really, because she would’ve been So. Wasted. had she taken that role), the industry has been waiting with bated breath for her to choose her next project. It hasn’t been confirmed, but it... More »
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Secret Garden to be made into manhwa and novel
Can’t get enough of the wacky romantic comedy Secret Garden? Thanks to the popularity of the drama series, the story will be adapted for several additional formats: a novel, a photo comic book, and a soonjung manhwa (aka shojo manga, or romance-themed comic book). The novel will be written by a new writer, Kang Yi-eul,... More »
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Delightful Girl Chun-hyang: Episode 1
New feature: First Episode series! Time constraints keep us from being able to write “classic recaps” for older dramas, but I thought it would be a fun idea to revisit old dramas to recap just the first episodes. It’ll give us a chance to reminisce on old favorites while also providing an introduction to the... More »
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Ten additional episodes confirmed for Queen of Reversals
This isn’t a surprise, but more of a relief: MBC has finally come to a decision regarding the fate of Queen of Reversals: The series will now end with Episode 30 instead of Episode 20. Extension negotiations had bandied about numbers ranging anywhere from two extra installments to twelve, before settling on a final number... More »
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Min Hyo-rin as a flower girl for Vogue Girl
I am in LOVE with this photo shoot. Granted, Min Hyo-rin hardly ever looks bad, but this photo spread for Vogue Girl is gorgeous. Love the bold colors, the makeup, and the sense of whimsy. And the freckles! I also appreciate the contrast between the top two, which have a more cultivated, polished style sense,... More »
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Open Thread #166
Last reminder to enter the BlogHer/Intel giveaway for a $250 Best Buy gift card (as well as an Intel-powered laptop), which ends next week! Refer to the review post for infor. SONG OF THE DAY Girls – “Heartbreaker” [ Download ] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] RELATED POSTS Open Thread #165 Open... More »
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ATHENA: Episode 1
The elusive recapper is me. Might’ve been obvious to some, but let’s just say I couldn’t pass up the chance to end the year with the IRIS spin-off. It’s exactly how I started my last December. [Watch the series at DramaFever] SONG OF THE DAY ATHENA OST – Park Hyo Shin – “I Love You”... More »
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My Princess releases teaser poster photos
Aw, now that’s adorable, no? Not only does Kim Tae-hee play a rags-to-riches Cinderella type of character in MBC’s My Princess, she’s pretty much dressed AS Cinderella, with that ballroom gown and sparkly tiara. Well, seeing as the drama is basically a modern-day fairy tale, why not go full-out for the princess motif, right? Although... More »
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Lee Seung-gi nominated for SBS MC Daesang
Looks like puppy’s having a good year. Triple threat singer/actor/MC Lee Seung-gi (My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, Brilliant Legacy) is playing with the big boys now—he’s been nominated for SBS’ MC Daesang, up against veteran heavyweights Kang Ho-dong, Yoo Jae-suk, and Lee Gyung-gyu. There’s not so much a chance in hell that he’ll win, but... More »
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Cable drama Yacha makes a splash, sells overseas
I’ve mentioned cable drama Yacha before as a new OCN show boasting a high budget, special effects, and lots of action. The 12-episode series premiered last weekend to a very impressive — one might call it shockingly high — ratings number of 3.5%. To put it into some perspective, this is a cable drama that... More »
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RECENTLY RECAPPED
