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I completely fell in love with Bae Soo Bin's benevolent-oppa-character in Shining Inheritance, although I know he was waaaaaay too controlling for me...but...it's Bae Soo Bin!!!! He has Crinkly-Smile-Eyes! How could I resist?
you have good taste, my friend. my ultimate used to be Lee Dong Wook's Gong Chan in My Girl and Gong Yoo's Han Kyul in Coffee Prince-- but if you think about it.... they're both really REALLY moody fellows, aren't they? hmm.... i may have issues.... LOL
so YES to Bae Soo Bin in .. well... in real life, if i could? hahaha!
more to the list, i want
-Hyun Bin's Ji Oh in Worlds Within,
-Phillip Lee in Secret Garden AND Story of a Man
-Woo Yung's Jason in Dream High,
-Yoo Ah In's Jae Shin in SKKScandal,
-Daniel Henney's Henry in Kim Sam Soon,
-Chun Jung Myung AND Taecyon in Cinderella's Unni (just coz i'm greedy like that lol)
- Lee Min Ho's Ji Ho in Personal Taste
-Lee Min Ki's Tae Bong (?) in Dal Ja's Spring
-Song Joong KI in Triple
-Jung Kyung Ho's Hyun Soo in Smile, You
-Lee Kyu Han's Joon Hyuk in Que Sera Sera
-Lee Hong Ki's Jeremy in You're Beautiful
AAAANNNDDD last but not least (and it's OT friday, so don't kill me if this isn't korean---)
- JERRY YAN'S DAO MING SZ IN METEOR GARDEN *fans self* lawrd!
whew, WOWWWWWW-- thanks for this question! i have only just figured out WHY i watch so many dramas. i should've figured it out earlier: to set for myself an irrationally high bar for who i want to date! GOOD JOB!!
I would date Joo Sang Wook's character Minwoo from Giant but his father would probably try to have me killed or banished to another country for it. Plus, when his mom came to my house to slap me around I wouldn't be like the kdrama chicks and would have to probably fight back...don't think that would go over well!
Yes I was just thinking about Joo Sang Wook in Giant! Minwoo was so sweet to Miju but if I dated him, Daddy Satan would more than enough to ruin the relationship, LOL.
hahaha it would totally be worth it because I would call the police on Mrs. Satan afterwards and run away with Minwoo so maybe this relationship would last in the end, LOL.
OMO my kid was crazy about Mr. Byun :P I think the song that plays every time he came on, is still her favorite song! I'm like you better run FAR FAR AWAY from a guy like that in real life. Now she has moved on to Noh Min Woo. :D That's a better choice :D
interesting question. the issue for me is that i can't think of anyone where it wouldn't work out, in some way.(Besides those I only want to have illicit affairs with. Now that list is long!Someone ask that question!). Cause I'd be willing to work anything out, to a certain degree. The only problem would be that those guys aren't looking for a girl like me. You know? Most of time characters are foiled, and who I'm attracted to are usually the lead grumpy dude or the villains whom I understand to some degree and would accept for who they are, therefore, they wouldn't want to be with me.
I think honestly lately the only character I shouldn't consider is Jo Pil Yeon from Giant. Because ultimately he went crazy and I'm a little young, so I'd have met him (as a toddler) during the downward spiral, not the "Seung-mo, meet me at the showers" days. Seriously, my only thought during the show was: "Why wasn't I born sooner, so he would've met me instead of that incompetent wife?" Its maddening even thinking about it now! UH!
The only other guy out of character for me, that could be a disaster, is Hyun Soo in Smile, You, mainly because he was a really nice guy :) I don't tend to like characters that are opposite from myself so it would be interesting dealing with him. But perhaps, like with Jung-in, Hyun-soo would probably win me over. He was a character that was really hard NOT to have a crush on.
Can you imagine Jo Pilyeon in a relationship? Every time I saw his wife on Giant I just kept thinking what exactly it must be like to be with him?! I can't imagine him EVER saying any kind words to a woman. I'm sure her family had connections and that is the ONLY reason he even agreed to marry her.
Jeremi from You're Beautiful
ShinWoo from You're Beautiful
Hyung Tae from 9 ins 2 outs
Jung Woo Sung's character from A Moment to Remember
Naeuri from Damo
Taec's chubby jungwoo from Cinderella's sister
Prince Yul from Goong
basically, all 2nd male leads because the male leads are all jerks that have to be reformed, whereas the 2nd leads are just awesome already, and are waiting to be loved.
"basically, all 2nd male leads because the male leads are all jerks that have to be reformed, whereas the 2nd leads are just awesome already, and are waiting to be loved."
You said it! That being said, lol, I still love me some cruel-waiting-for-the-love-of-a-good-woman jerks.
Some great lists here. :) Thanks for sharing! Let me add Jin Gu from It's Okay, Daddy's Girl to my list, who started off a total HELLS NO for me and turned into HELLS YEAH by drama's end.
1) Kim Sam-Soon was strong, curvy and feisty plus she's a pastry chef (ou plus précisément une pâtissière).
I got giggly every time she was on the screen...but it would be all doomed because she's straight and would leave me for Binny.
2) Go Eun Chan is pretty much the cutest girl I have ever seen in a k-drama. Hard-working, funny and generous. Low-maintenance. All kinds of adorbs.
Same issue as number 1) - she'd leave me for Choi Han Kyul. - what am I saying: I'd leave me for Choi Han Kyul!
2) Kim Boo Ki (The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry) and I would be heaven except for the terrible fights about who gets to wear what from her glorious closet.
Actually my name is Marisa and I am not nor have I ever been "a dude".
I'm a girl and I like girls which doesn't seem to be a big deal on this site which is why I like it so much.
Kim Sun Hwa in Iris is the most beautiful woman with the coolest haircut with a voice that could melt the coldest heart.
Why wouldn't it work out?
Her: North Korean Spy.
Me: Not.
I'd date Cha Moo Hyuk. Deep down it would be a disaster because he's going to die no matter what you do. So...yeah. Do I win this or what?! (I'm just joking around)
Jung Jae Min ( Jo In Sung ) in What Happened in Bali.
reason : if you have watched the drama, you'll know why!
Yun Hyong Chul ( Jang Dong Gun ) in All About Eve.
reason : he's the ultimate Prince Charming...not exist in real life~
So here's my list;
- Lee Min-ho's Jeon Jin-ho of Personal Taste kinda possesive but oh so sweet and knows how to accept his fault.
- Gong Yoo's Choi Han Kyul of Coffee Prince.
- Kwan Sang Woo's Stairway to heaven (although I don't like that drama)
- Kang Ji Hwan's Be Strong Geum Soon
- Hyun Bin's MNIKSS
- Lee Dong Gun's When it's at Night
1. Lee seuggi's character Sunwoo Hwan from shining inheritance. actually, I take that back. I'd go for Cha Daewoong instead. Not only cute, but funny and pretty rich :) Mi-ho would probably chase me out of town before i even flirt with him though. hah!
2. If i were byun Jung in from MSOAN , I'd date My-gyul just because we were meant to be and we'd look pretty darn hot together :)
3. Hwang Tae- kyung from YB. Not only was he pretty, but also....uhh I got nothing. oh! he had a nice voice, he was also pretty rich and he had a sexy, deep voice.
Joo woo from Secret Garden
Choi Han-kyul from Coffee Prince
Hong Tae-song (the Kim Jae-wook one, not Kim Nam-gil) from Bad Guy
I maybe get a crush on them in drama, since they are cute, sexy and all that (ehmm, a Chaebol), but in the real life, HELL NO, I want to date one of them. Their personalities will turn me off from the 1st place, not even with chaebol background.
Just tagging my boyfriend list on with everyone else's.
- For all those who've mentioned Hyun-soo-oppa of Smile, me too!
Literally finished Smile right now, the extension definitely ruined it. Still love the drama overall though.
For crap dramas which still manage to bring out boyfriend-worthy characters:
- Lee Cho-In (So Ji-sub) in Cain and Abel. *swooon*
- Bidam! Ohhh... Bidam! *clutches heart*
- Gun-wook in Bad Guy (from episode 3 onwards only. Otherwise I even accept the tralalala Gun-wook.)
I would also say a certain Seong-mo (both the younger and older version), however he was too COLOSSAL a character. Period. *whimpers*
For the people that have grown in a Country where there is no monarchy or dictatorship, the mere fact of having one or the restoration of an old monarchy or dictatorship, does not make for good politics nor makes any sense for the mind of free people.
The reality remains the same Monarchs are akin to dictators.
In the days of old King and Queens held and almost absolute power, and in their power struggle with the “elite”, the regular peasant was the first casualty of them all, since the monarchy and dictatorships only can survive on top of the shoulder of the masses.
In the drama “My Princess”, we can see the reality of the sentiment of the Korean people when it comes to the restoration of their monarchy, we need to remember that Korea was one of the last Country’s around the world to abolish slavery (c.1894), and wee need to remember that it is estimated that at one point upwards to 70% percent of the Korean population, at one point or another suffer one form or another of slavery during the monarchical years, the drama “Chuno” attempts in a sort of way to shed light about the slavery problem in ancient Korea.
We need to remember that the descendents of the last Korean monarchy are still alive and well, the greater percentages of them live in the East Coast of the United States of all places.
I see the portrayal of the restoration of the monarchy in the drama “My Princess” to be some what realistic, since we know the majority of the sentiment of the regular people in Korea is to never be rule by a King or Queen again, and IMHO we ca not blame them.
Having a King or a Queen makes for good story telling, and for a good fantasy about the “good old days”, but we need to be reminded that 99.99% of all Royalty where bad news to their subject's, they were brutal, inhumane, debauch, void of care for the welfare of the masses, etc, etc, etc.
In the history of monarchs more than one have abdicated the throne for one reason or another, on 10th December, 1936 Edward Saxe-Coburg-Gotha ( Prince of Wales), the than heir to be the next king of England abdicated the throne because he choose to be marry a “divorce” American born Wallis Simpson.
So we know that it is possible for Lee Seul to do what Hae-young is asking of her, but than again all the angst only make for a better drama!
The real implicit and non implicit problems that arises, from trying to restore something that by its very nature its bad for 99.99% of all the people of Korea is more that one drama can tackle, never the less I am glad that in a roundabout way they media is dealing with the subject of the Korean monarchy that left a long and lasting painful scared in the soul of the Korean people.
What is taking place in the Middle East at this moment is a sad reminder of what “Despot” Kings, Queens, and Dictators, can do the the soul of a whole people, when they are allowed to run amok.
P.S By the way I am still loving this drama!!
I agree totally.
Once the Monarchy is re-established their family rule by default until they are removed by force.
This only works if you have a benevolent ruler, however once that ruler passes from this world his successor may not be of the same benevolent ilk, and as we all know absolute power corrupts absolutely.
A monarchy is definitely akin to a dictatorship, that is beyond all doubt.
Just imagine how impossible it would be to remove the dictatorship of Kim Jong Il II !!!
A monarchy does not guarantee in any way, shape or form, a peaceful and prosperous existence.
In fact history would clearly show otherwise...
Questions of how to keep a monarchy in check, honest forthright and for the people???
How does one control a monarchy that has become a dictatorship with greedy, corrupt and a self-indulgent, warmongering ruler???
Like you said, a monarchy is only (relatively) harmless if you have a benevolent ruler... and even then it's got its problems, the waste of money only being one of them.
The only way to keep a monarchy "in check" is to have a symbolic, toothless monarchy that simply serve as ceremonial figureheads... but this raises the question, why spend so much money and state resources on something simply ceremonial, unless the populace feels it is culturally valuable and an integral part of the nation's identity. One could make that case for England - and yet even there they've been debating getting rid of the monarchy.
Kings and Queens should stay in dramas, they've wreaked enough havoc on real life.
That said, still loving My Princess. Actually I love it way more than Dream High, which I'm not really feeling, despite everyone raving about it. I don't dislike it, and it has its hilarious and cute moments (underwear scene - priceless!) but I find the acting mediocre, and the dialogue unimpressive and sometimes downright after-school-specialish. And I find evil!Baekhee kind of hard to buy. Am I alone?
Very true. I was expecting more a parliamentary monarchy setup or a constitutional monarchy akin to Japan's in which the much of the governing power is skewed toward officials, with Seol having more of a symbolic power. Because who in their right minds would want to restore a traditional monarchy and not only that, put it in the hands of a young inexperienced girl about whom(?) they know so very little?
The violence in Egypt, particularly in the past two days, is truly frightening and sad. I do agree that national leaders/governments, past and present, bear much of the responsibility for the current state of affairs. But while Mubarak's regime is the direct cause of the protests, Egypt's problems also go far, far beyond just that. In any case, it looks like things are finally winding down in Egypt (for now), thank the heavens.
not all monarchies are useless. i live in saudi arabia and our monarchy is doing a great job. i think jordan's monarchy is doing splendidly as well. In this light though, i don't think dictators should be aligned with all monarchs. after all, egypt is a democratic country until mubarak got power-drunk and decided to abuse it. so technically, it comes down to how you wield the power that comes with your position. i'm quite certain people wouldn't mind long-term leaders as long as those leaders' main priority is to do what is best for the people. if a country's majority are well-fed and financially stable and if they have opportunities to make a future for themselves and their descendants, then there should be relative posterity regardless of who rules in government.
Secret Garden was such a snappy show--really, I think the only reason it was any good was because of all the small interactions and conversations between characters. The overarching story got more and more ridiculous as things moved along, as our dear re-cappers oft noted.
In the end, my hands down favorite character was Oska. XD Actually, I think it was him before half the drama was over.
My sister agrees with you re: Oska...when we were watching the show she kept muttering, "OMG...I cannot resist him!! I CAN'T!! What is wrong with me??? He's just so...omg I can't resist him!! Look how adorable he is in, like...every scene!!" BAHAHAHA!!
I didn't get the Yoon Sang Hyun obsession (he was nice, but nothing to drool over) until OSKA! I wish he would stay Oska forever. I watched his concert in the last episode several times.
I hated his look in the stills before the show aired, but loved it while the show was airing. the power of Yoon Sang Hyun.
I'm TOTALLY with you on that... when I first saw him in My Fair Lady (or whatever they ended up calling it), I thought he was really weird looking... since I never finished the drama, I didn't get attached to him.
I actually started liking HIM, though, when I watched a couple episodes of Family Outing 2... he has such an amusing and adorable, yet thoroughly NOT tween, manner. :D The Oska role just solidified my attachment. I'll probably be a fan for life!
and... OMO... OSKA SOCKS for REAL?? how awesome is that?!
i LOVED Oska from the start.. but he was still my 2nd fave character.. my absolute fave was Secretary Kim. i thought his line delivery and facial expressions were spot on!!
Yeah, and in the special he was actually pretty funny, has like a sorta dry sense of humor, ya know? In the beginning i sorta wanted Oska and ra-im together, but as the show went on i moved to joowon/raim.
I'm enjoying paradise ranch, too- but it's getting so little sub attention I just wait and wait.
and My Princess has me way too distracted from real life. I made the mistake of watching it before work today, and I had to keep pulling my head out of the clouds and pay attention to my own life.
It's a HAPPY 3" of SNOW DAY in TEXAS! Woo Hoo .... so we are re-watching some drama beginning to end ... the kiddos are discussing it now. I hope The Boy wins, he's wanting to watch TTI early. <3
Oh no thank you very much.
I live in the South.
I moved South for a reason, from the horrids of South Dakota. I was just saying that we don't have snow when I'm north of leonardswench... but not by much.
Dang. I'm really tired of winter. In late December, it had already snowed over 50 inches in my town. and it hasn't let up much since then.
I'd love to move somewhere warmer.
Here is sunny SoCal it was a fabulous 75 degrees F on Saturday, Feb 5th. Looks like the local strawberry crop will be coming in nicely in time for Valentine's. Jealous?
Hi!!!! I'm from Houston too! My car is covered in ice and I can't even open the gate because the silly lock is frozen solid.
I'm with you on the drama watching but sadly...I only see a pile of work that needs to be graded and lesson planning in front of the TV as a reminder.
lol, I have some assignments to grade as well, but that will have to wait till tomorrow. Today, strictly drama watching. Gonna catch up on my new fav, the Chinese sageuk drama "Gong."
We've had snow/sleet like 3 times already this year in TN too which is amazing as well! Possibly snow again today but hopefully only after I'm home from work cause I hate driving in that.
When it snows here it can be just a light dusting and they pretty much close the city down. I work at a financial institution so I still have to go to work so people can get their snow day shopping money. GRR!!!
DANG! We don't get any snow days in California! The only time my kids get to stay home is when they are sick, like today. ( stomach bug)
I made out like a bandit on Tuesday. My kids and I went to a Japanese store and got 10 Hayao Miyazaki movies for $70 :D I think we will have a marathon today. :D I just love his movies!!!! :D
YES! My two kids and I went through a heavy duty Miyazaki phase for months a couple years ago.
They were young, so Monoke was too much, but the rest we had on repeat. My sentimental favorite is Kiki.
My teen had a crush on Howl (so did I!) for a while, too.
My advice on Grave of the Fireflies one is DON'T WATCH! DONT WATCH! DON'T WATCH. It broke my heart and haunted me for a while. I still wish I didn't watch it.
it's crazy.. but the blizzard missed our town here in WI by 25 miles. but every place SOUTH of us got hit hard.. 2 days of snow days for schools AND businesses. we only got 3" of snow, which is NOTHING to us here. haha..
As a military brat, I can handle 3" of snow, but everything is shut down except the banks, tow trucks, and one grocery store and gas station.
Now I have frozen happy children who've had a massive snowball fight with TV and we're curling up to ... a Tony Leung marathon!! K-dramas don't always win the 'what-are-we-watching' war.
I'm watching My Princess ep 10 with subs. The first part where HY and YJ face off each other's shoulders with their significant others is so hilarious I can't stop laughing. I know it's supposed to be sad, but lord help me, I just can't stop snorting. Just thinking of it makes me want to laugh all over again. It's just so ridiculous! And HY talking to YJ about secret stuff? He's talking so loudly to her for pete's sake! Are the other two deaf or what?
But I'm still loving the show. I hope they'll have another kiss soon, or go to a motel, or hotel, or whatever soon. Or the car, if they're tired from all the press conferences. JUST MOVE IT!
I'm loving Dream High more than I thought possible. I like all of the characters, and strangely, especially, JYP. His pink plastic pants have made me laugh all week long, in tandem with the seriousness of him doing the Hammer Dance.
i love that they showed the entirety of his dance at the end credits, coz WOW that took some gumption. dream high's kiiiinda rockin my socks right now!
JB, i hate to say it--- but i think you might be buying drinks for girlfriday....? :D
Omo, Its Friday. OT day. I know i post the same thing on Soompi. Too lazy to type and i have to leave for dinner. Just sharing my love for my love for Dream High.
I have to admit it was not in my watch list at all. I had Zero Interest. The cast was "Meh". I thought Eunjung was annoying in Coffee Prince. And Taecyeon presence in Cinderella Sister was negligible to capture my attention. And the other Idols........ "sigh" I have zero knowledge on K Pop.
My Verdict. After watching 1-2 Episode. I thought it was cute. But well, i am way pass my teen sooooo....i convince myself, Why waste time in watching High School stories with actor who can barely act. I thought Jason was hilarious in a bad way. He was so awkward. And i was so tired of waiting for Sam Dong character to be introduced. And his sack dress introduction was such a bummer. Strangely i was mostly interested in Suzy's Hae Mi character. I liked her, and was surprised to see so many negative comments.
After 2 week passed. Read the Review in Dramabeans. With such a positive review, thought to my self. I was about to sleep anyway so what's the harm in watching just 1 Ep, fast forwarding all the boring parts. The Result -> Sleep Deprived. I barely slept, had no idea what time i slept.I manage to downloaded the OST right away.I can't believe it, i check out DH OST while i was reading the Drama Recap and hated it. Now after watching 9 Episode that's the only thing i am listening. P.S I watched the Drama Live last week, which i rarely do.
My Final Verdict. I have found my new addiction. And trust me. I can't believe my self. I am in my Google and Wikipedia marathon session. I have even Googled Mr.JYP. After watching 2PM zillion time in YouTube, i downloaded their songs. Watched their interview in Happy Together. And whatever stuff we get on Youtube. I know all the 2PM boys by now and I loving them. Taecyeon is my personal Fav (not as singer btw) . And Junho and Woo Young(I adore him as Jason but i prefer his real self) comes close second. And little Bi Rain is cute. Yes! now i know who Jay Park is. I have even downloaded their twin 2AM songs. And i found out, the sidekick in Personal Taste was a member of 2AM.
I am sucker for Rocking Love Stories. I still can't believe i just found one of The most convincing Love Triangle after, Autumn in My heart and Love Story in Bali. Yes, i have made my decision but i will be equally happy if the other person gets the girl. This time i am sticking with JG-HM..... I am open to changing my ship.
P.S Like everyone out her Jason and PilSook are my Fav love line.
Me too! I was surprised also when DH finally become my weekly crack after watching the first 4 episodes. I, too, planned to only watch one episode to see what it's all about, but the pull was too strong and I was left wanting more and mowre... I even watched the drama unsubbed, which I've never done before since I always wait for a drama to end and subbed for me to dramathon it.
I also googled every band where each idol belongs too. And found out that it was 2PM who sing the Fly to Seoul song. Which is always aired in every commercial break at cable TV over here. And the guy who I only recognized as the toilet guy in Wonder Girls Nobody Nobody video turned out to be one of Korea's biggest producers?! Seriously, this show really teaches me a lot about K-pop industry.
Anyway, except for the Milk couple, I couldn't decide on which pairing I'll root for. I love the different dynamics both guys have with HM. So at this point I'll be happy if she ends up with either JG or SD. But I'll be heartbroken for the one who gets one-sided love, since I really like those two boys!! :)
My fave character is Teacher Kang, actually. He reminds me of Onizuka and the teacher from Gokuzen (Aish, I forgot her name!). You know, the kind of teachers who would go such length for their students. Always wins my heart evertime. Hope the show will go all Onizuka and Teacher Kang won't have to resign. *fingers crossed*
Hi Em! Yes. I think I see the Fly to Seoul promo on Star World too! It jst that I watch Star World so much, I ended up with a dillusion that it pops up during commercial break in every cable channel. :)
Yes Nickhun is not there, maybe it was shot at the same time when he filmed the Thailand promotion? At least I read that part when I wikied his profile....
See how much this show has changed me? One month ago, if someone said 2PM, I would likely to reply what day? Now... I know the name of each member and snippets of their lives.
I'm just like you, have zero interest in the cast or actors, but I keep hearing such positive stuff about it that I'm wondering if I should give it a go. Hmmmmm
Please give a try. Don't expect A list Acting. But trust me those reservation will end in no time. The characters are so engaging. You can't help rooting for them.
I am not a Fan of High School Drama. But this drama is not the usual flair. And the singing and dance routine is such a treat.
I agree with Emeldy, you should give it -at least the first 2 episodes, well make it 4- a try.
I was tempted to try it because of javabeans' and girlfriday's excitements. I never read the full recaps btw, I only read the first introduction paragraph.
What made this show a crack for me is because it is set in youth, and the main plot revolves around how these kids strive to achieve their dreams so there's a lot of characters' development that keeps me engaged -maybe because I'm getting old and this type of story reminds me of the idealist me back when I started high school-. The love lines were just there to add dynamics to the series. The introduction of K at the beginning was also one plot that keeps me engaged. The story is handled pretty well, unpredictable on some parts and there was never a dull moment. Then, you get the singing and dancing as a treat! If u like Step Up and other dancing movies, you'll likely to enjoy DH. O yeah, and if u like MC Hammer, you will also like this show! ;)
I honestly don't think DH is THAT great. I can see why people do. But I'm not exactly behind the main character yet. I AM, however, totally in love with Pil Sook. She's what keeps me coming back. There are definitely great moments, but overall, I'm not addicted to DH as others. I watch mainly for Pil Sook and the singing and dancing.
I will disclose that I'm only up to Ep 7, so there's more to watch and there could be a moment of revelation for me, where I realize that I do like it more than I thought. It happens, but not usually so late in the game for me.
I'll be honest:
Ep. 1 kind of sucked.
Ep.2 has a distinction in my head for not sucking as hard.
I liked Episodes 3-5.
I was hooked by Episode 6.
Ep. 8 and 9 were some of my absolute favorites, and I watched them before they were subbed, twice, because I couldn't wait and then I watched them subbed. I watched the last part of Episode 8 a fourth time, and then just watched Episode 9 again.
I must say Queen of reversals ended really well, dont know wats happening to Athena now im slowly losing the plot if ever the is a concrete one. I just hope My princess wont burst my bubble and turn sour too.Happy friday ppl and happy holidays for those celebrating their New year:)
TGIF dramabeaners! Well Friday is almost over anyway in this side of the world.
Happy lunar new year for those who celebrate it! Thanks for the lunar new year, my Friday actually started on Wednesday.
Anyway I noticed something when I watched Baker King today (the national TV over here just aired the final episode). How come all of the K-dramas always have the same rooftop view? I came accross the same view in Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden, and heaps others. What is it with K-dramas and their rooftop scenes?? ^^
TGIF people!! Although, it's already 11.20pm in my place. LOL :)
It's holiday here for the past few days. We are celebrating Chinese New Year! So, Happy Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating it and may this year be a prosperous one to all of us! :D
I am so loving My Princess and Dream High! All these thank to episode recaps from JB and GF! Mind you, I haven't watch any episode of these two. So, my high hope and love was built from reading these recaps. Thanks ppl at Dramabeans!
On another note, it's just sad to watch what's happening in Egypt. Let us pray for everything to be much better soon.. Ameen..
I spent two days stuck in my house this week due to a snowstorm that hit the middle of America...definitely glad to be out and about again, even if it means I have to work.
Happy today because last night I:
A. Got to watch episodes 9 and 10 of My Princess
and
B. Got to talk on the phone with the boy I love, who is living in Korea now
All in all, a pretty good evening.
My Princess is just so enjoyable, to me...I look forward to its frothy romance, and somehow even when it's serious and dramatic I always feel like giggles are just around the corner. That...and hotness. :D
Theory: If My Princess was a ballgown, it would be pink, with sparkly diamonds and ruffles all over it.
I'm a little tired from making ice cream but just wanted to wish Javabeans and Girlfriday a happy lunar new year! I know, I know, it was actually yesterday. Shows what kind of asian I am :P
Happy Friday! I'm really enjoying DH, MP and PR :D I promised myself that I was only going to watch one drama this time, but I've been sucked in again. I started with just MP, then everyone kept saying I MUST watch DH, so I marathon-ed it on Monday to catch up. LOVE IT!! :D PR is cute, but I'm not that invested in the main couple yet. I wish they had shown why they broken up in the first place. The first episode did no lay a solid enough foundation for me.
I got two kids home sick today with a stomach bug, so I won't be able to hang out in the OT today. HUGS to all my OT friends and family. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. To all my Asian friends out there HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! :D :D
Right now I am watching PR because they promised that idol star guy, Changmin, would get better. For some reason, this show is bringin out really strong feelings in me.
Every time Changmin comes on screen, my mind is saying, "I hate you I hate you I hate you,"
and everytime Joo Sang-wook comes on screen, I'm saying "I love you I love you I love you."
There is NO WAY a woman would choose Changmin over Joo Sang-wook. A young girl, maybe.
I think he's super cute, but not in a way that I'd want to date him. I think I might be too old (not mature, just old) for that kind of cute. I like to look at it, but don't need to touch. I' m weak kneed over the 30+ club now (not too much +, though.)
Aww, hope the stomach bugs are gone soon and you get to relax and rest up! HUGS. Moms are always worn out by the time the kids are feeling MUCH better ...
Happy New Year to all!!
It's sad, I'm only doing 3 kdramas at the moment and I, too, PROMISED myself just one. Which I thought would be Athena. Turned out it is MP and DH then Athena a distant third. But I can't quit them.
ANd I have to keep up with other dramas around the world so I'm actually watching 6 a week and I have no time for it! AARRGGHHH1!
Paid my tuition for my course in Korea and applied for my dorm yesterday, so I'm definitely going. :D I'm planning on flying up to NYC on my way out of the country to visit my old roommate too. She always manages to get into crazy situations and surrounds herself with awesome people, so that should be a lot of fun.
On the drama side of things, I'm amused by the number of quality dramas I've been watching recently. Flames of Ambition, President, King Geunchogo.. Maybe it's just because I'm older, because I never would've picked any of them up years ago when I first started watching. (I'm still watching plenty of lower-quality fare, don't worry. I love Dream High and My Princess to pieces. XD)
And random, but I'm all kinds of pissed off about Jeon Tae-soo getting kicked off of All My Love. Especially since he's a central character and I have no idea what's gonna happen when he's gone. fsdfdsfkjdshfksdf netizens.
I'm totally pissed about Jun Tae Soo tooo...He wasnt the best actor there but his crush on Yoon Sung Ah was the cutest storyline there and if he leaves they are gonna pait her up with Ok Yeob which really annoys me
Good Luck in your studies in Korea...dont get distracted by all the men...lol
It's a lightweight sitcom, I doubt he dies. But yeah, he has no family or anything, so I don't know how they'll be able to get rid of him easily. It's gonna be WTF no matter what, but I hope they at least try..
Supposedly we've got 10-15 more episodes with him, though, so we can enjoy him for a couple more weeks before he leaves. :(
YAY its Friday!.....also yay for having a much better week compared to the two before this..I think I might afterall make it by the end of this semester.....also I did like a 2010 Kmovie marathon 2 days ago (yay for snowdays)...hadn't done that in the last two years and I thought I'd share my thoughts with everyone here:
Cyrano Agency - have to say that I am much dissapointed..It didnt quite live upto the hype that it made. The actresses were both kinda wasted and the story didnt really have the energy that it kinda should have had.
The Recipe: what a wierd movie...didnt really get the point of the story but Ryu Seung Ryong was soooooo cute!
Heart is 2 : This is nothing like the first movie which had dehydrated me...this was more like 101 dalmatians meets Home Alone, so nothing original there but it was certainly fun.... and the cute!....the cute was everywhere, from the dog to the pups to the guys to the kids (Wang Suk Hyun)
Sisters on the Road : This is a 2009 movie and more of an art film and may not be everyone's cup of tea but I really liked its...this is probably the first time I'm really getting into Shin Mina as an actress...very unique movie indeed...the twist at the end really moved me.
Psychic : Another very weird movie....It had a very interesting setup but I dont think it totally delivered it....on the other hand I really loved the actors here...Kang Dong Won was really amazing and creeped the hell out of me and Go Soo character was really adorable.
Ahjussi: The best movie that I saw this week.... I'm not an action movie person so that itself is saying a lot. I think the best part of this was definitely Won Bin....the guy blew me away with his performance. If you are a Won Bin lover, Go watch this now!
ok that's it but I have another bunch that I want to marathon over the weekend. Here's the list and let me know if you guys have watched any and if they were any good :
-midnight fm
-I saw the devil
-Barefoot dream
-Man with the vendetta (Kim Myung Min, Uhm ki Joon)
-71 into the fire
- A long Visit(Kim Hae Sook)
-Blades of Blood
-petty romance
-poetry
-rolling home with the bull
-Quiz King
Sorry to say I am also piling onto to the 'Cyrano Agency didn't cut it for me'. I actually felt bored a third through the movie, never a good sign. Which is awful, really, considering the hot lead (drool) and the cute setup, but the execution ended up a bit bland for me. Can't quite put my finger on why.
I agree, Kang Dong-won was the creepiest creeper to ever creep in Psychic. But he was amazing and I totally forgive him for it. XD Also, I loooooooved Go Soo's foreigner sidekicks, they were hilariously adorable.
Cyrano Dating Agency was good in that it introduced me to Daniel Choiiiiiiiiii who is the cutest man to ever cute. I love awkward boys. ♥ But yeah, the actresses were wasted; I never understood why Lee Minjung's character was so special. :/ But it was a fun watch, and if a guy had taken me on a date to see it I probably would've counted it a good evening. :)
Ahjusshi wasn't that great in terms of plot, but Won Bin was all kinds of angsty hot, and the little girl was cute. And Secretary Kim freaked me the hell out with his craziness because I was so used to him being cute and awkward, not sociopathic. XD
OMG, I thought Ahjussi was amazing! After we finished watching it, my husband and I just looked at each other and was like, "damn that was a good movie."
I didn't even realize that the brother was Secretary Kim!!! WOW.
i know right!!.... Secretary Kim. who'd ve thought he'd turn into a creepy villain!.....i'm so looking out for Kim Sung Oh's next role now...i heard he'd be in Midas
Yes Daniel Choi is a cutieeee....but other than him i didn't really feel anything for the other characters...not even my first ever kdrama crush Uhm Tae Woong's....i guess i was expecting something a little more on the wilder side considering the premise and just got bored instead
Loved Sisters on the Road. Hate you didn't like Cyrano but sounds like you've had a great marathon. Keep it up! Heard Petty Romance was the best comedy seen this year. Good luck.
i absolutely loved sisters on the road too....i guess if I saw if I hadnt seen Ahjussi it would have been my favorite of the bunch...I am so pimping it everywhere I can now...lol....Cyrano just fell kinda flat to me I'm sure it would 've been better if I had gone in with lower expectations
I saw 71: Into the Fire... (I know, everyone is soooooo shocked.) It's got my hubby T.O.P in it, and so I might be a little prejudiced.
I thought it was great. I was crying in 15 minutes, and then riveted to the screen for the remaining time. It is really intense, and it has a pretty good story line.
oo ya i watched this at the San Diego Asian Film Festival last year - i may be a lil prejudiced too, but i thought it was pretty good. TOP was better than he was in IRIS and how much do i love kim seung woo? even the little amount of screen time he received captivated me.
o crap...i'm not much for war movies as it is...plus if it's gonna make me cry...o well..i think i better suck it up cuz there are some pretty hot men there
I loved Cyrano (though I agree with you that the actresses are wasted here)! It was better than most mainstream romantic comedies (BROmantic comedies don't count) that have come out recently both in the US and Korea.
I was a bit upset at how unethical the agency was, but since the movie addressed the consequences, I became a happy camper and plan on watching it again someday.
I've been meaning to get to it but Dream High and My Princess are taking away all my free time! Ahh, I hope to get to it this weekend. Is the new cast any good?
Yes, yes, yes. This cast is so good right out of the gate .... I can't believe it. In some ways it doesn't feel like Skins in that the writers aren't reveling in their edginess, and the characters aren't all dark, broody, and troubled. It's just candy-colored and fun. I really want to talk about how much I love the changes they made in detail but it'll spoil the episodes. I do whole-heartedly recommend making the time to at least try the first two episodes. It's so good compared to the mess of last series that you'll have whiplash.
Joyful Lunar New Year to all people who celebrate it!!
I really wishin that the Dream High success will lead to a confirmed air date for What's Up
Like so many others, I did not have any expectations for Dream High but now totally addicted...Go Sushi!!! Totally love how she had a positive attitude change along with the change in body image!
Happy Friday and Happy Lunar New Year to everyone~!!
Since I'm not near my family, I had a wonderfully fantastic dinner with my friends last night to celebrate the Year of the Bunny :D Complete with Momofuku Crack Pie~! Well, the homemade version at least :) It was cracktastic and now I'm definitely craving more lol :D
Totally craving more eps of Dream High and My Princess!!!! 2 shows that totally caught me by surprise by how much I'd enjoy them. It's turning out to be a pretty good 2011 so far :P
Also, happy belated bday to my twin @lb_tmi~!! is today D-Day yet?!?!! hehe.
8 of us only finished half the pie and that was already overkill. just one tiny slice makes me go into insulin shock! i can't believe it's $44 (in-store at least), but i guess since it takes 3 days to make? it was really good though - the oatmeal cookie crust is fantastic!
thanks, twin!! right back at you re: Happy Birthday to you!! I'm sure brookeve will give you full control of TOP, if only for today. :)
stronger contractions today, but they are far apart.. so maybe not today, bday girl. the 11th seems more apt to be dday.
i have absolutely no idea what crack pie is.. so off to google it and see if i can find me some. in the meantime, i'm off to make me a blueberry torte cuz i'm still craving it from my baby shower thrown by my awesome nieces..
btw.. just finished DH ep 9 and i can't wait for more!! i'm eager to see how Jason will take this lesson and change.. and omo omo omo!! that preview.. of gookie and hyemi.. w/ Samdong-ah watching.. OH NOES!!
yes, i think the 11th would be the best day. greasy mini okcat born on chanana day. total epik win :)
crack pie is basically everything bad you use in baking... in one pie. it's very simple to make but takes 3 days because everything needs to set for a billion hours at each step haha. mmm blueberry torte sounds super yummy!!!
and don't even get me started on DH.. i seriously go back and watch all Jason/Pilsook scenes everyday. their showcase duet is so freakin cute, and their noraebong scene... and every lollipop encounter... and the note trails... and even her smackdown. i love that she is making him take a second look at his golden boy self and he's gonna have to EARN her love now. i love that she tells him she's still his fan and he's so not happy to hear that. i feel that by saying that she pretty much told him that while she still likes him, it's in a detached way not versus a i-think-you're-awesome-in-all-you-do kinda way (even tho u kno she's still totally in love with him lol).. and ya... just siighhhhhh..
taec, btw, has the best angst face.. when he sees samdong kissing hyemi on the cheek, man my heart bled for the little traitor lol.
oh!! the back hug scene.. why do back hugs do that to me??? SO.SAD. Taec is definitely improving.. so is Angang.. i LOVE it!! and wth is w/ me that i am so into JYP?? it's SO!WRONG! on so many levels!!! i totally love his song "If" but i keep imagining that it is Angang singing instead of JYP. LOL. i'm so bad.
OMGGGGG when he cried on her shoulder. like literally ON. THE. SHOULDER. /heartbreak
angang is totally improving!! i'm very proud of him!! and JYP... he is SO hilarious. like, so unexpectedly so. and i love the scenes with him and the 2PM boys.. u can tell that they are just comfortable with each other and that's cute <3
But let me spazz with you on Pilsook for a while! I couldn't believe that she had the balls to stand up to Jason like that! I was cheering for her the entire time, and his little grumble face while she was doing it was priceless!!!!! I love this girl in everything that she's doing, and I don't think I've ever had an actress/singer that I've just LOVED before. She is so awesome!
oh i LOVE that pilsook stood up to jason. i think that she's the only person who could have said that to him and have it affect him. i feel he kind of took her love and affection for granted and now that he knows she's not just up for grabs anymore, he's like 'oh shit...' so yes, loving the reversal of situations now and can't wait to see how it plays out. IU is just so natural in this role and her voice... sigh her voice..
I re-watched My name is Kim Sam Soon and was struck by how many scenes were similar in Secret Garden.
1. The elevator scene (running and missing her)
2. A past accident (car vs elevator)
3. HB is involved in a person(s) dying (above accident)
4. Injury from accident (leg vs brain)
5. Hiking and spending the night together
6. The bed scene (more subdued in MNIKSS though)
6. The triplets (dream in MNIKSS vs reality in SG)
...and probably many others. Its almost like the writer was trying to copy MNIKSS a little.
Its almost like the writer was trying to copy MNIKSS a little.
No.
The writer WAS copying MNIKSS shamelessly. Then there were ALL these other scenes fr Damo, SnowQueen, WHIB... strung together, not tactful at all, and she calls it drama writing.
Hi everybody! Im waiting for my class, but its in 5 hours, so im going to see black swan! Yay! (the movie theater is 20 minutes from my school,thanks metro).
I was watching My Princess yesterday, but i sleept. I read the recap and i like the end. Today i'll catch up, and with Paradise Ranch too. There's something in the characters, i dont dislike them but dont like the either. They are like meh. But I'm curious.Lets see how far i can go.
Happy weekend!
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hi, tgif! thank you for all the links to song as we read the posts. my husband and i share a computer but he won't let me download any of the songs b/c he says you never know if there are bugs imbedded. can you tell me if all the songs on dramabeans are definitely safe to dl? i love korean music so much and get so excited when i understand a few words here and there! when i understand a whole phrase i get so happy! =)
Hello there, judy! I have dl-ed lots of dramabeans songs before and they are safe....but i'm no computer expert so that's as much of a testimonial as I can give.
I made the decision to try and watch Paradise Ranch.
It's still not very good but also (surprisingly!) not very bad. Yet.
I still have to watch episode 4 but I'm already impatient to know exactly what went wrong between the couple when they got married the first time. My impression is that it results from ONE GIANT MISUNDERSTANDING. Which I'm not sure would be all that interesting, especially if it could've been easily resolved with a conversation. But if it goes the other way and is the result of Dong Joo just using Da Ji...well, I'd have to see what they do with it to keep me clunkily following along. I have a hard time rooting for the leads but I think maybe that's because I don't feel like I really get a sense of their characters. If anything, I like Da Ji's little sister Da Eun.
I admit, part of what keeps me watching has to do with looking at Joo Sang Wook being handsome. But I can't deny that he might be a skeezball in this one. Again. (I last watched him in That Fool instead of Giant.)
Yes, ONE GIANT MISUNDERSTANDING and total lack of sexual chemistry between them...
(I promised I wouldn't mention it again. Kim sooamu koboogi wah tu rumi...)
Do any of you know why the names of the drama has nothing to do with drama?
I mean, for example, secret garden There is no
secret garden there is a Strange
restaurant rather than a garden
or What’s Up, Fox (2006)? What does this name mean to the story?
or Will It Snow For Christmas? in this drama there is not mention of Christmas or snow SO WHAT WITH ALL THIS NAMES?!
I think I know for Will it Snow for Christmas
I think it's a rhetorical question, which is actually implying
"will we reach the epitome of happiness today?" Because
what does snowing on Christmas signify? A white christmas, and who doesn't love a white christmas? There's snow everywhere, happiness, love, etc. So asking if it'll snow for Christmas is like the characters asking if they'll reach happiness.
And OMG the craziness that happened for that drama to
get to that point >.> but I loved it no doubt. Go Soo FTW
oh and there was mention of snow. the time setting for the entire drama was basically winter and remember that scene when they finally got together and were in that cabin I think it started to snow towards the end of the scene so yeah. I hope I'm right and answered your question :D
yea, good thing it works with the character...cos i think this is his personal mannerism that he cant help but bring in to his acting. kinda cute in MP. but may not be as nice if his role does not call for such habit ;-) so I would understand clichique. ;-)
Oh my. I loved it! haha!
except for the last line, after I take in a good 5 mins of looking at his abs and..lower body..i'd stare back up to his face and probably be like "gawd you're gorgeous"
so i have a friend thats just getting into kdramas, she's seen playful kiss and is watching goong. what other dramas should i suggest for a first timer?
I totally agree with lb_tmi's recommendations. Coffee Prince-Coffee Prince-Coffee Prince!
Plus anything by the Hong Sisters (Delightful Girl, My Girl, You're Beautiful, MGIAG, even Hong Gil Dong). Probably Kim Sam Soon, since tons of people generally love that one.
i LOVE hong gil dong, but idk if she would like it as much as myself. she seems to be diggin the romantic comedy genre. great recommendations, some of those i didn't even mention to her.
goong was one of the first dramas i watched when beginning my addiction, and i thought it was sooo awesome....until i saw some more dramas, now it just seems ok. but i do think that its a good starter for new people. its light and fun.
& ive told her that you're beautiful better be at the top of her list of 'must watch'
To all the Asians celebrating the Lunar New Year, Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Rabbit...should prove somewhat interesting.
In other news, I am so stuck on DH and MP that I actually hate it that it's New Year. Chinese subs are totally out of the question (since everyone's busy visiting and celebrating etc) and I've been living waiting for the English subs to appear (which fortunately appear really fast as well, THANK YOU SUBBERS I love you!). On the plus side, I get to play mahjong, which is always fun.
MP confuses me a lot. I don't understand SSH's character and his allegiances (and the many switching of them) really mix me up. I don't understand if he's protecting LS or doing her harm sometimes, because he's often really hurting her (but..for her good??).
DH-wise, I hate that they seem to be setting SD up for Second Lead (nooooo...my SLS radar pinging...), not because I like HM in any sense, but because...SD deserves THE GIRL! In happier news, I'm so glad PS stood up to Jason and showed him that she's worth more than that. Hopefully, he'll wake up and show HER he's worth more than that too!! AND THEY CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER!!!!...I LOVE them. IU's turning out to be wonderfully adorable, and has tonnes and tonnes of talent. I actually liked her more before she turned all skinny, because she was soooo super adorable there. The new PS is...less funny. Can't wait to see where Episode 10 takes us...and I really wish they could've extended it by 1 episode. Sigh. I'm so reluctant to part with them...
Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Friday!! GO PACK GO!! Superbowl this sunday and the Pack is gonna bring home the trophy to good ol' WISCONSIN!!
Happy Birthday to my twin, lovenyc52 and all other February bday-ers!! The best are born in Feb. LOL.
D-day is in 34 days.. but DR says that i'm good to go any day now... so as soon as Baby E makes an appearance and I have internet connection, i'll share pictures!!
need to keep up w/ watching MNIKSS because it's gone on the back burner while i get my dose of crack from Dream High.
3 midterms to finish before the weekend is over.. but i have so much to do already... 1-give birth, 2-watch superbowl, 3-finish homework, 4-do midterms. LOL.
Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate it! :)
First time in a couple of years that I missed a visit to Chinatown for the celeb. Too much going on at work bec of the company's expansion. But thanks to my dear neighbors, I didn't miss out much on the merry-making as I woke up to sounds of dragon dances and fireworks. ;) The Chinese in me is bugging me for dumplings and noodles, though. I must visit Chinatown soon. :)
GONG XI FA CAI, samgetang! May the Rabbits bestow Great Blessings upon you and your family! Remember to stay away from rabbit stew and roasted rabbit for added posterity!
OMG Samgetang, you ATE a poor rabbit? But rabbits are so cute! They hop about, and sing and dance and prance about carrying baskets of carrots in Cartoonland! They speak in cute bunny voices! I had a pet rabbit! It died a natural death, I assure you.
I once saw a deskinned rabbit for sale in the supermarket. I almost puked. It still had its bunny shape; it was just skinless. I was quite traumatised after that incident.
An uncle once stoned a poor squirrel to death in my granny's house; my granny had a huge guava tree behind her house, see. My uncle took a catapult and stoned it to death. Then he cooked the squirrel - stirfried with sesame oil and black soy sauce I believe. I happened to be there and walked past him feasting on the once-upon-a-time squirrel, and this is the most memorable part; he looked up at me with his mouth full and asked, "You want some squirrel? Delicious!" The uncle is long gone but I still remember that moment. Another traumatic experience for me.
I've eaten snake meat before though. Yummy. I don't like snakes so it's ok. And for CNY eve dinner, I had shark fin's soup. Felt guilty about contributing to the extinction of wildlife, but I still ate it.
sorry YY...i didn't know it was rabbit until i finished the whole dish ;-( and after i already declared how delicious it was.
and yes, i also have pet rabbits when i was in my teens. we called them cheska and chicko, short for francesca and francisco :-) they were my small brother's pets actually. they also died a natural death.
no snake dish for me, please. but they say its meat tastes like chicken? arrggghhh....
Hey izzie, GONG XI FA CAI to you too. I've put on so much weight this week cos of the lunar new year. Discovered to my horror that I couldn't button my jeans yesterday which I'd been wearing all this time. Sucked in my breath and managed to finally, but couldn't sit throughout, had to stand/walk. I can't stop eating cos food is everywhere.
Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Friday, everyone!
I'm finally going to see Dawn Threader, which I'm not sure was actually decent or not. It was the least entertaining book for me, so my hope is just that I enjoy the film more than what I read.
On the drama reel, I think I'm only watching two Kdramas faithfully, My Princess and Sign. I'm also watching Athena(4 or 5 eps at time). I just started Dream High so we'll see about that one. At this point, I'm just trusting all you out there that are passing the crack pipe. Its hilarious to read all the "I never thought I'd love this drama" posts. They are everywhere. I'm going into it knowing that crack is dangerous and the smartest individuals, can end up butt-naked scratching their necks. And yes, that could be me once I get through it. I'm on ep 4, so I'm breaking until more eps are subbed. I have no intention of catching up to airing episodes.
So far, I've really enjoyed JYP. I was surprised how there seems to be no trace of his actual personality. Taecyeon is precious and Soo-hyun remains the only reason I am even watching. I have zero sympathy for Hye-mi and Pilsuk is too cute. Also, I might be sick if Hye-mi ends up with Sam-bong. I will never forgive Show for that.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! And JB thanks for another great week of caps and news. Great song of the day!
Uhm does anyone know the song Jason and Pil-Sook listen to? It was also in boys over flowers, ji hoo (?) sang it when they were in china or something... I really like it ._.
Hot Gimmick validates my decision to stop reading mangas since nothing good ever comes out of Japan in the last decade. NOTHING. I miss the quality mangas of my youth.
This manga was offensive, truly, I spent the entire time wanting to bean the heroine, kick the hero between the nuts, bitch slap the 2nd guy, and shake some sense into fauxcesty brother. Get the hell out of there, only normal and decent character in the book, oh Shinogu!
Ugh, what a waste of my time and money. *is bitter*
If you want to read a heady, insanely epic manga, do either 7 Seeds or Basara (LoTR in Japan). Imma going to reread that this weekend for what story-telling can be.
Even for standard shoujo fare, Hot Gimmick truly sinks so low as to even make me flabbergasted as to what the point of this entire story was? Oh god, want to go scrub my brain now.
You read the last one, didn't you? I told you not to.
Eh, I've really been having a hard time getting into manga like I used to. I liked Nana, but I haven't felt compelled to buy anymore since issue 10. Paradise Kiss was okay.
I really do miss Marmelade Boy and Hana Kimi type mangas, though.
A lot of my former students really dug Vampire Knight.... and as there are many teachers who swear that the kids in Memphis don't know how to read that should say something.
My husband is the one who really got me into manga... albeit we are not into the same types of manga. He has a whole lot that he bought when he was living in Japan, and I have to go and find translations for. (I speak more Japanese than any other Asian language... but I completely suck at it and I need help on every sentence.) I don't think that I have anything older than Marmelade Boy, and he has copies galore of Dragon Ball Z that I skim through occasionally.
yes it is hard. I waffled between Kuran and Zero, at first I was in Team Kuran, then Team Zero and I just waffled quite a lot. But I think I am mostly for Kuran. yay! a difference between us! :)
*cringe* Hot Gimmick *imagining myself turning into a manga character and killing off everyone in Hot Gimmick*
I love shoujo manga despite its faults, but the popularity of the hot mess that was Hot Gimmick pisses me off. After you've kicked the hero in the nuts, ockoala, I would like to castrate him. And what's with all these guys falling for one of the most spineless heroines in all of fiction?
I like Usagi Drop and Sangatsu no Lion. Actually I haven't watched anime in a pretty long time but the other day I couldn't sleep and watched the first episode of Hourou Musuko and it seemed pretty decent.
I actually picked up Hot Gimmick because it was supposedly about the "deeper side of society"...whatever that meant. And then it was just a train wreck of wtf. I think I was one volume away from the finale when I finally decided enough was enough. I used to read a lot of shoujo in high school. It was my drama-crack equivalent back then. Now I hardly read them. I'm patiently waiting for Skip Beat to finish its run so that I can read it in one sitting though. I also tried finishing Absolute Boyfriend, but somewhere along the way I also dropped it. Some of my favourites were
-Hana Yori Dango (Soooooooo gooooood!)
-Tokyo Crazy Paradise (I love gender-bender plot devices!)
-Mars (my mangaka in terms of drawing style!!)
-Angel Sanctuary (The drawings were so beautiful!!)
and lastly.... Parfait Tic! Okay, fine maybe up to volume 8 for Parfait Tic because Fuuko turns into the world's biggest crybaby and the story gets draggy. But Team Daiya all the way!!!! Also, I'm waiting for the currently airing TWdrama Love Buffet based on it to finish so as to also watch in one sitting. But I'm lowering my standards to next to nil with regards to TWdrama since they're almost all idol dramas and I had previously sworn off all TWdrama for a while because of the non-ending that was Hana Kimi. It hurts my brain even just thinking about the hours I wasted trying to comprehend that drama's popularity. At this point in the game, Black and White 2 (which I hope they are still making...anyone know about this?) is the only TWdrama that can win me back as a viewer.
Now I will say that MARS and I spent many hours together when it comes to manga. In fact, it was one of the reasons that I got into watching Asian Drama in the first place, beyond the Taiwanese version of F4.
The first drama I ever watched (I think) was Tramps Like Us, or Kimi wa Petto. I guess it's going to be redone in Korea soon? I hope so, 'cause I love it to death.
Why am I even surprised? Do you remember the scene when Rein Kissed the Mars statue? *shivers* It has been more that 6 years since I last read it, bit I still remember it. I can't belive I remembered the main character's name in less than a second! :P
Yay for the Tokyo Crazy Paradise mention!!! I wonder how close the manga's depiction of 2020 will be to real life! Time has flown by way too fast!
I love Skip Beat for the strong heroine but the story just meandered these past 2 years. Still, it's better than like 99.9% of the shoujo manga out there.
Ughh, Parfait Tic! I remember being so in love with it and with the artwork, but yeah after volume 10 or 11, fuuko and ichi annoyed me. They should just all stay single.
regarding TW dramas: I heard Autumn Concerto is really good. Not your typical idol/adapted-from-a-manga fare. I am afraid to start it though after being burned by a ton of bad tw dramas lately.
Autumn Concerto is actually one half of the Taiwanese dramas that I've watched recently. The other would be Summer's Bubbles... but I can't remember if I finished that one? Or if I did it made me so mad that I purposefully forgot it?
Autumn's Concerto was adorable for the little kid and it was hot because of Van Ness and I liked the heroine... although she got kind of cowardly in the middle there. In fact, I might go watch it again. Tonight. Or right now.
Wait...Autumn's Concerto is based on a manga? I just googled it and the wiki page makes no mention of an adaptation so I'm guessing you meant Love Buffet.
And I totally feel your TWdrama pain. Seriously, I want to enjoy them, I reallly do!!! I mean, aside from trying to practice my Mandarin I just adore all that fluffy manga love. But then I remember that which was Hana Kimi and the pointlessness of it all. Also, I confess I could never get into Fated to Love You nor It Started With a Kiss. For both of them, the main girls just irked me with their too-nice-to-be-believableness.
I'm really hoping they don't screw Parfait Tic too much. The first few volumes and the artwork (especially the covers) were just pure love. The artwork took a nose dive too once the story got chucked into the can. I mean, Ichi started out sane-ish (and that kneeling by the fountain and accepting Fuuko for all that she is speech was really touching!!) but then he went all forlornly pining with a dash of emo....yuck.
And yeah, I heard and read about Skip Beat's story getting draggy. I had read the first 12 volumes ~4 years ago but got impatient with waiting for scanlations.
Autumn Concerto isn't based on a manga- I just meant that because it wasn't based on a manga, it's sort of refreshing and not typical.
As for Hanakimi, I think the director/writer was banking on a sequel to finish the story, which didn't happen. Never count your chickens before they hatch!
you should watch autumn's concerto. it is good and has become my all time favorite TW drama. and BTW its a novel adaptation. you can read the translated novel here although its only from chapter six to the end http://subsbymin.viviti.com/next-stop-happiness-english-ver-novel-
you should give it a try :)
oh!!! I was obsessed with Parfait Tic! back in my early high school days. I had to stop midway due to lack of translated chapters at that time and never felt compelled to pick it up afterwards.
Love Buffet is...good, and this is coming from someone who's pretty allergic to tw-romcoms. the characters didn't annoy me as much as i thought they would and the drama really captures the tone of the original manga. Calvin is perfect as Daiya, Aaron is hot and the female lead is quite endearing. so yeh, it's promising, but i sure hope it won't go downhill in the later episodes.
By the way, i don't know who Fuuko ended up with in the manga, but from what i've seen in the drama so far...Team Ichi all the way!
Hot Gimmick was a hot mess; i was addicted to it but totally regretted reading it afterwards. i hated every single one of the characters...maybe except Shinogu, who was just pitiful....and the ending was crappy. bleh.
Skip Beat - I always thought the story premise was excellent, but the execution was dreadful and meandering from the get-go. Except for some great chapters in the middle (when Kyoko and Sho finally start having some sparks fly when that weird vampire rock band dude starts to harass Kyoko), the entire manga just waddles around in details that go nowhere.
I would love to hand Skip Beat to a great mangaka like Kyoko Arioshi and see what she does with it.
Nevertheless, its much much better than 99.9% of the shoujo mangas out there (which is such a sad statement to consider).
The TW-drama adaptation is currently dead in the water again. Unless they make it next year or two, I don't see Ariel playing Kyoko anymore.
Today I thought I might try the oppa/wiggle/pout on my husband. I needed the laundry basket brought upstairs, so asked him if he could do this for me.
"Why should I do it?" he says.
"ok, will you do it if i did the oppa/wiggle/pout?"
"What the hell is that?"
"Oppa!!!" (lots of pouting and wiggling)
He then looked rather quizzically at me and even slightly concerned. So I explained the oppa/wiggle/pout to him.
"Please fetch the laundry basket for me? Oppa!" (more wiggling and pouting).
At this point, I think he said something like a swear word then went to fetch the laundry basket for me muttering"Why am I doing this?"
I feel empowered by it. Why have I not used this technique before? Do you think it will work on my boss, the headteacher at school?
"I need more funding for text books"
"not in the budget, I'm afraid"
"oppa" wiggle pout
"oh alright then"
Haha! I wish it's that easy at my workplace too! :) I wouldn't recommend it to be practised at work, though. Can't imagine the consequences. But hey, until someone tries it, we'll never know. :)
Well, I don't know about teachers or bosses, but I know for a fact that it works on judges. How to you think Brookeve is still free, happily eating strawberries with TOP, even after she set fire to all those girls who even thought about touching TOP? :)
I even dubbed it the judge-pout-wiggle, since I have been called on, as Brookeve's alibi, to use it so darn often! :P
You know you have A problem... when you're stressed at work and the image of JYP dancing in pink, flammable Hammer outfit goes on and on in your head. :(
And now you gave me an LSS. :(
yep. The dancing JYP in my head was moving to no music, until you reminded me of "too legit! Too legit to quit!" it's now playing in my head complete with synthesizer sound.
omo! My shoulders are moving to the beat now! :( help...
The crotch grab is what I can't stop busting out laughing at random times for. My husband has offered to go get me some medication (in the form of a hammer to the skull) if I don't quit laughing at random times, but he does not understand! (In retaliation, I threatened to light his bug collection on fire...)
LOL! of course, the MJ crotch grab. :D when I saw that, I was like "Dude. Seriously. Must you do that?" but alas. he did it with fervor. and with matching polyester getup, he can't be missed from miles away. :)
and I had to pick my jaw up from the floor after he did the split finale at the cbb. :(
Happy Friday beautiful people! Boy do I mean that...almost got kicked out of my upstairs rental (deserved that one for keeping my room like a sty)...driving down to my brother's today then we're off to see the parents tomorrow, which is good because I get to see my parents and sister and I don't have to buy food or cook next week, but you know how families go....After the week I had I'd prefer to just stay in bed all weekend, but it's the only weekend this month both my brother and I can go.
I'm having a late lunch after giving a presentation which my manager and I edited (read my manager completely reworked)for me until literary four minutes AFTER the meeting started. You can imagine how well it went....but it's only my fourth month at work so growing pains...which will apparently continue for the next 20 (work) days since said manager, whom I LOVE, is moving to a different team and she needs to train me.
but I'm actually excited and looking forward to learning. I'm one of the lucky ones who's job entails almost directly applying what I learned in school, just need some time to breath in the process, hence ranting on the OT.
Dream High: The Hammer Dance disturbed, thrilled and killed me. I seriously stopped breathing for a little bit there (with a gigantic grin-very disturbing when they found me). Of all the atrocious haircuts I have had (of my own volition, sadly), I am pleased to say, I never did the amazing side sweep JYP rocked. Although, he did indeed rock that entire flashback something fierce.
However, there is a little noted beat with President Ma, showing his power, glory, and dance moves to the ecstatic chords of Europe's final count down. Again, I perish ...badabaaba badotdotdaa
...I do hope Kang seonsaeng wins over the evil oppa school director (I feel reformed seducers/ sweet men should win, at least in dramaland).
My Princess: I was really frustrated there was no kiss, slap, fight, nookie, etc. So good job changing expectations, but oh the frustration! Aagh!
The JYP dance reminded me that the only people who want the '80s to come back are the people who weren't actually there the first time around... whether it be because they were not yet born or because they were too high to remember...
I kind of wept in fear and pain when I saw banana pants in Vogue a couple of years back...and I haven't bought another Vogue since, come to think of it...
The 80s were a dark time for true: big hair, crazy fashion, trickle down economics...but! amazing music! fun dancing! wacky movies!
Anyone been following the Lunar New Year's specials from Korea? Does anyone know where I can watch them English subbed? It's frustrating to merely understand bits and pieces of the entire show(s). I've been watching TVB Jade channel NY's specials mean while 'cos I don't need to depend on a translator.
I'm listening to Tim's new album! ~~~ loving it so far ^^
Anybody from Tokyo here? I wonder what happened to that Mnet Kpop Event last night at CC Lemon Hall in Shibuya. I'm not even sure if it was an event.. a taping or what. Does anybody got news of how it went? I dunno who else were part of that but I know LIM JU HWAN was supposed to be there!! But alas.. no updates yet from him.ㅠㅠ
And it's my birthday next week! I don't have any grand plans. Even though I soooo wanted to. I wanted either Vegas or Hawaii.. but both plans did not came through.
I wish I can still have my Rose champagne for my birthday. VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN ~~~~ ♥♥♥
I love Tim's new album!! My favourite is Liquid. It kinda gets repetitive, but I like how it's in English even though I do prefer the Korean version. Does that make sense? I'm just so much more used to listening to Korean singing than English (even if I can't understand a single word!)
My first week of the semester is finally over, thank God. Why do first weeks drag so badly? Anyway, can't wait to catch up on My Princess ep 10.
I'm debating whether to start Dream High after reading all the crack-converted reviews...but...I'm not a fan of idols. And ep 1 seems pretty awful. Maybe I should wait till the series is over...
Anyone watching the anime Kimi ni Todoke? It's absolutely ADORABLE.
Episode 1 is awful. Skip it. Skip the second one, too. They really aren't necessary. Start with episode 3... and we'll see you back when you're finished with the series.
Unless - you have a lot of stress, and need to relax, put that on. In minutes your eyes will close deliciously...
Except - don't look at Bae Yong Joon when he is on screen...Your mind will go inter overdrive trying to calculate his age, how he manages to stay awake while speaking, and how much of the weed he must have smoked over the years to maintain that constant half smile...
Dang, if it's that addictive maybe I SHOULD wait till the series is over...yunno, so I can actually get some work done and remember to do those menial activities like sleeping. And eating. :)
Watch Dream High! The drama takes a while to actually start (episode 4, I think) but it gets better with each episode (as does the acting.) Kim Soo-hyun is so endearing! It's definitely my new crack.
So, I was going to watch My Princess episodes 9 & 10. But somehow I ended up on youtube watching old IU videos. And I've never really been into 2PM but now I'm watching all these 2PM music videos and old performances. Ugh, I can't get enough of Chipmunk Jason. And to think, Wooyoung was just here this past summer. T_T
Man, how I was looking forward to Dramabeans!
I just came from Rome, and while the trip was awesome, it feels good to be home - here with you, Dramabeans guys :)....
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1 informantxgirl
February 4, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Happy Friday all!
How goes the drama watching? (And life, of course?) I hope the answer to both is "GREAT!"
Just wanna toss a question into the void: which drama character have you always wanted to date, but know deep down, it would be a disaster?
I always wanted to date Ahjusshi from Delightful Girl Chyun-hyung, but well...he's a tad obsessive, isn't he? But hot! And rich! Hahahaha.
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 7:46 AM
I completely fell in love with Bae Soo Bin's benevolent-oppa-character in Shining Inheritance, although I know he was waaaaaay too controlling for me...but...it's Bae Soo Bin!!!! He has Crinkly-Smile-Eyes! How could I resist?
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lessaofpern
February 4, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Bae Soo Bin SIGHS :D Yes resistance is futile :P
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maria
February 4, 2011 at 8:17 AM
you have good taste, my friend. my ultimate used to be Lee Dong Wook's Gong Chan in My Girl and Gong Yoo's Han Kyul in Coffee Prince-- but if you think about it.... they're both really REALLY moody fellows, aren't they? hmm.... i may have issues.... LOL
so YES to Bae Soo Bin in .. well... in real life, if i could? hahaha!
more to the list, i want
-Hyun Bin's Ji Oh in Worlds Within,
-Phillip Lee in Secret Garden AND Story of a Man
-Woo Yung's Jason in Dream High,
-Yoo Ah In's Jae Shin in SKKScandal,
-Daniel Henney's Henry in Kim Sam Soon,
-Chun Jung Myung AND Taecyon in Cinderella's Unni (just coz i'm greedy like that lol)
- Lee Min Ho's Ji Ho in Personal Taste
-Lee Min Ki's Tae Bong (?) in Dal Ja's Spring
-Song Joong KI in Triple
-Jung Kyung Ho's Hyun Soo in Smile, You
-Lee Kyu Han's Joon Hyuk in Que Sera Sera
-Lee Hong Ki's Jeremy in You're Beautiful
AAAANNNDDD last but not least (and it's OT friday, so don't kill me if this isn't korean---)
- JERRY YAN'S DAO MING SZ IN METEOR GARDEN *fans self* lawrd!
whew, WOWWWWWW-- thanks for this question! i have only just figured out WHY i watch so many dramas. i should've figured it out earlier: to set for myself an irrationally high bar for who i want to date! GOOD JOB!!
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amberscube
February 4, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Jerry Yan will always have a space in my drama heart..
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Memei
February 5, 2011 at 6:45 AM
Super like! No matter how many versions Hana Yori Dango had, Jerry Yan's Dao Ming Sz will always be first for me :)
teapot
February 6, 2011 at 10:56 PM
maria, lulz. Clearly you haven't given much thought to this before *wink*
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Imcrazyce
February 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM
From kdramaland: Bidam of Queen Seon Duk but before he became greedy for power.
But in general: Zhi Shu from ISWAK (I'd go for SeungJo too).
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Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 7:55 AM
I would date Joo Sang Wook's character Minwoo from Giant but his father would probably try to have me killed or banished to another country for it. Plus, when his mom came to my house to slap me around I wouldn't be like the kdrama chicks and would have to probably fight back...don't think that would go over well!
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Gork
February 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Yes I was just thinking about Joo Sang Wook in Giant! Minwoo was so sweet to Miju but if I dated him, Daddy Satan would more than enough to ruin the relationship, LOL.
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Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Don't forget Mrs Satan. Knocking people's ramen all over the floor! How dare she!!
I think it would be worth it though actually. :)
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Gork
February 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM
hahaha it would totally be worth it because I would call the police on Mrs. Satan afterwards and run away with Minwoo so maybe this relationship would last in the end, LOL.
Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM
You want to call the police on Mrs Satan and have her husband and his friends at the KCIA come and snatch you?! I think not.
Running away before the parents even knew about it would be the easiest plan and Minwoo would totally be down for it I'm sure.
lessaofpern
February 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM
OMO my kid was crazy about Mr. Byun :P I think the song that plays every time he came on, is still her favorite song! I'm like you better run FAR FAR AWAY from a guy like that in real life. Now she has moved on to Noh Min Woo. :D That's a better choice :D
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malia
February 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM
moon jae shin..................but i love his bromance with goo yong ha and don't think i could compete with that *sigh* :P
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caryatid
February 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM
i would want to date jung woo sung, choi chul-soo character from a moment to remember!!!! weeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!:D
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junaly
February 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Dae woong from MGIAG
or maybe just lee seung gi. C:
I LOVE LSG!!!!!
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annie
February 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Choi Han Kyul FTW! :)
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notoriousnoona
February 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM
interesting question. the issue for me is that i can't think of anyone where it wouldn't work out, in some way.(Besides those I only want to have illicit affairs with. Now that list is long!Someone ask that question!). Cause I'd be willing to work anything out, to a certain degree. The only problem would be that those guys aren't looking for a girl like me. You know? Most of time characters are foiled, and who I'm attracted to are usually the lead grumpy dude or the villains whom I understand to some degree and would accept for who they are, therefore, they wouldn't want to be with me.
I think honestly lately the only character I shouldn't consider is Jo Pil Yeon from Giant. Because ultimately he went crazy and I'm a little young, so I'd have met him (as a toddler) during the downward spiral, not the "Seung-mo, meet me at the showers" days. Seriously, my only thought during the show was: "Why wasn't I born sooner, so he would've met me instead of that incompetent wife?" Its maddening even thinking about it now! UH!
The only other guy out of character for me, that could be a disaster, is Hyun Soo in Smile, You, mainly because he was a really nice guy :) I don't tend to like characters that are opposite from myself so it would be interesting dealing with him. But perhaps, like with Jung-in, Hyun-soo would probably win me over. He was a character that was really hard NOT to have a crush on.
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Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Can you imagine Jo Pilyeon in a relationship? Every time I saw his wife on Giant I just kept thinking what exactly it must be like to be with him?! I can't imagine him EVER saying any kind words to a woman. I'm sure her family had connections and that is the ONLY reason he even agreed to marry her.
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Jeremi from You're Beautiful
ShinWoo from You're Beautiful
Hyung Tae from 9 ins 2 outs
Jung Woo Sung's character from A Moment to Remember
Naeuri from Damo
Taec's chubby jungwoo from Cinderella's sister
Prince Yul from Goong
basically, all 2nd male leads because the male leads are all jerks that have to be reformed, whereas the 2nd leads are just awesome already, and are waiting to be loved.
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informantxgirl
February 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM
"basically, all 2nd male leads because the male leads are all jerks that have to be reformed, whereas the 2nd leads are just awesome already, and are waiting to be loved."
You said it! That being said, lol, I still love me some cruel-waiting-for-the-love-of-a-good-woman jerks.
Some great lists here. :) Thanks for sharing! Let me add Jin Gu from It's Okay, Daddy's Girl to my list, who started off a total HELLS NO for me and turned into HELLS YEAH by drama's end.
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marisa
February 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM
That is one wicked question! What a fun thought.
1) Kim Sam-Soon was strong, curvy and feisty plus she's a pastry chef (ou plus précisément une pâtissière).
I got giggly every time she was on the screen...but it would be all doomed because she's straight and would leave me for Binny.
2) Go Eun Chan is pretty much the cutest girl I have ever seen in a k-drama. Hard-working, funny and generous. Low-maintenance. All kinds of adorbs.
Same issue as number 1) - she'd leave me for Choi Han Kyul. - what am I saying: I'd leave me for Choi Han Kyul!
2) Kim Boo Ki (The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry) and I would be heaven except for the terrible fights about who gets to wear what from her glorious closet.
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Dux
February 4, 2011 at 3:43 PM
HA!
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my names marisa and im a dude
February 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Double HA!
GO HEY MI!!!!!! crazy over this girl
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marisa
February 4, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Actually my name is Marisa and I am not nor have I ever been "a dude".
I'm a girl and I like girls which doesn't seem to be a big deal on this site which is why I like it so much.
We crush and we fangirl without judgement.
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msim
February 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Kim Sun Hwa in Iris is the most beautiful woman with the coolest haircut with a voice that could melt the coldest heart.
Why wouldn't it work out?
Her: North Korean Spy.
Me: Not.
Janna
February 4, 2011 at 4:13 PM
I'd date Cha Moo Hyuk. Deep down it would be a disaster because he's going to die no matter what you do. So...yeah. Do I win this or what?! (I'm just joking around)
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rose
February 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM
oh i love to date for real .......binny of sg and coffee prince and kim sam soon
park shi ho in prosecutor princess
that the leading man that need no reform just a little stubborn
lee sun jun of skks ....
and basically im a first lead guy
and of course dao ming shi ... my first love hehehe
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Christy
February 4, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Choi Han Kyul from Coffee Prince!!!
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djeedjes
February 4, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Jung Jae Min ( Jo In Sung ) in What Happened in Bali.
reason : if you have watched the drama, you'll know why!
Yun Hyong Chul ( Jang Dong Gun ) in All About Eve.
reason : he's the ultimate Prince Charming...not exist in real life~
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hookedonmonix
February 4, 2011 at 8:49 PM
It's not wrong, is it, that my first criteria in trying to answer that question is "who seems like the best kisser?"
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pumpz
February 4, 2011 at 9:13 PM
What a great question. Lol.
So here's my list;
- Lee Min-ho's Jeon Jin-ho of Personal Taste kinda possesive but oh so sweet and knows how to accept his fault.
- Gong Yoo's Choi Han Kyul of Coffee Prince.
- Kwan Sang Woo's Stairway to heaven (although I don't like that drama)
- Kang Ji Hwan's Be Strong Geum Soon
- Hyun Bin's MNIKSS
- Lee Dong Gun's When it's at Night
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vanillasalt
February 4, 2011 at 11:32 PM
1. Lee seuggi's character Sunwoo Hwan from shining inheritance. actually, I take that back. I'd go for Cha Daewoong instead. Not only cute, but funny and pretty rich :) Mi-ho would probably chase me out of town before i even flirt with him though. hah!
2. If i were byun Jung in from MSOAN , I'd date My-gyul just because we were meant to be and we'd look pretty darn hot together :)
3. Hwang Tae- kyung from YB. Not only was he pretty, but also....uhh I got nothing. oh! he had a nice voice, he was also pretty rich and he had a sexy, deep voice.
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pohonphee
February 5, 2011 at 1:15 AM
Joo woo from Secret Garden
Choi Han-kyul from Coffee Prince
Hong Tae-song (the Kim Jae-wook one, not Kim Nam-gil) from Bad Guy
I maybe get a crush on them in drama, since they are cute, sexy and all that (ehmm, a Chaebol), but in the real life, HELL NO, I want to date one of them. Their personalities will turn me off from the 1st place, not even with chaebol background.
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supah
February 5, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Just tagging my boyfriend list on with everyone else's.
- For all those who've mentioned Hyun-soo-oppa of Smile, me too!
Literally finished Smile right now, the extension definitely ruined it. Still love the drama overall though.
For crap dramas which still manage to bring out boyfriend-worthy characters:
- Lee Cho-In (So Ji-sub) in Cain and Abel. *swooon*
- Bidam! Ohhh... Bidam! *clutches heart*
- Gun-wook in Bad Guy (from episode 3 onwards only. Otherwise I even accept the tralalala Gun-wook.)
I would also say a certain Seong-mo (both the younger and older version), however he was too COLOSSAL a character. Period. *whimpers*
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watchumlots
February 5, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Let's see:
Song Il-Gook's characters in Sea Gods (Emperor of the Sea) or Art of Seduction.
Phillip Lee's character in Secret Garden
Kim Seong Soo's character in Full House
Dennis Oh's character in Sweet Spy
Oh Ji Ho's character in Chuno
Daniel Henney's character in Runaway Plan B
After I burned through those guys, would move to second string... which would NEVAH include Song Seung Hun because I can't take the head-tilting.
David Caruso is an American actor who also does this constantly, thinks it is acting.
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2 amg01
February 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM
*My Princess*
For the people that have grown in a Country where there is no monarchy or dictatorship, the mere fact of having one or the restoration of an old monarchy or dictatorship, does not make for good politics nor makes any sense for the mind of free people.
The reality remains the same Monarchs are akin to dictators.
In the days of old King and Queens held and almost absolute power, and in their power struggle with the “elite”, the regular peasant was the first casualty of them all, since the monarchy and dictatorships only can survive on top of the shoulder of the masses.
In the drama “My Princess”, we can see the reality of the sentiment of the Korean people when it comes to the restoration of their monarchy, we need to remember that Korea was one of the last Country’s around the world to abolish slavery (c.1894), and wee need to remember that it is estimated that at one point upwards to 70% percent of the Korean population, at one point or another suffer one form or another of slavery during the monarchical years, the drama “Chuno” attempts in a sort of way to shed light about the slavery problem in ancient Korea.
We need to remember that the descendents of the last Korean monarchy are still alive and well, the greater percentages of them live in the East Coast of the United States of all places.
I see the portrayal of the restoration of the monarchy in the drama “My Princess” to be some what realistic, since we know the majority of the sentiment of the regular people in Korea is to never be rule by a King or Queen again, and IMHO we ca not blame them.
Having a King or a Queen makes for good story telling, and for a good fantasy about the “good old days”, but we need to be reminded that 99.99% of all Royalty where bad news to their subject's, they were brutal, inhumane, debauch, void of care for the welfare of the masses, etc, etc, etc.
In the history of monarchs more than one have abdicated the throne for one reason or another, on 10th December, 1936 Edward Saxe-Coburg-Gotha ( Prince of Wales), the than heir to be the next king of England abdicated the throne because he choose to be marry a “divorce” American born Wallis Simpson.
So we know that it is possible for Lee Seul to do what Hae-young is asking of her, but than again all the angst only make for a better drama!
The real implicit and non implicit problems that arises, from trying to restore something that by its very nature its bad for 99.99% of all the people of Korea is more that one drama can tackle, never the less I am glad that in a roundabout way they media is dealing with the subject of the Korean monarchy that left a long and lasting painful scared in the soul of the Korean people.
What is taking place in the Middle East at this moment is a sad reminder of what “Despot” Kings, Queens, and Dictators, can do the the soul of a whole people, when they are allowed to run amok.
P.S By the way I am still loving this drama!!
Lee Seul FTW!!!!!!
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lessaofpern
February 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Yes, what you are saying is so true. My prayers are with the people of Egypt. I hope those of you who have family there, that they are all safe.
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OppaOppa
February 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM
I agree totally.
Once the Monarchy is re-established their family rule by default until they are removed by force.
This only works if you have a benevolent ruler, however once that ruler passes from this world his successor may not be of the same benevolent ilk, and as we all know absolute power corrupts absolutely.
A monarchy is definitely akin to a dictatorship, that is beyond all doubt.
Just imagine how impossible it would be to remove the dictatorship of Kim Jong Il II !!!
A monarchy does not guarantee in any way, shape or form, a peaceful and prosperous existence.
In fact history would clearly show otherwise...
Questions of how to keep a monarchy in check, honest forthright and for the people???
How does one control a monarchy that has become a dictatorship with greedy, corrupt and a self-indulgent, warmongering ruler???
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annie
February 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Like you said, a monarchy is only (relatively) harmless if you have a benevolent ruler... and even then it's got its problems, the waste of money only being one of them.
The only way to keep a monarchy "in check" is to have a symbolic, toothless monarchy that simply serve as ceremonial figureheads... but this raises the question, why spend so much money and state resources on something simply ceremonial, unless the populace feels it is culturally valuable and an integral part of the nation's identity. One could make that case for England - and yet even there they've been debating getting rid of the monarchy.
Kings and Queens should stay in dramas, they've wreaked enough havoc on real life.
That said, still loving My Princess. Actually I love it way more than Dream High, which I'm not really feeling, despite everyone raving about it. I don't dislike it, and it has its hilarious and cute moments (underwear scene - priceless!) but I find the acting mediocre, and the dialogue unimpressive and sometimes downright after-school-specialish. And I find evil!Baekhee kind of hard to buy. Am I alone?
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tildy
February 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Very true. I was expecting more a parliamentary monarchy setup or a constitutional monarchy akin to Japan's in which the much of the governing power is skewed toward officials, with Seol having more of a symbolic power. Because who in their right minds would want to restore a traditional monarchy and not only that, put it in the hands of a young inexperienced girl about whom(?) they know so very little?
The violence in Egypt, particularly in the past two days, is truly frightening and sad. I do agree that national leaders/governments, past and present, bear much of the responsibility for the current state of affairs. But while Mubarak's regime is the direct cause of the protests, Egypt's problems also go far, far beyond just that. In any case, it looks like things are finally winding down in Egypt (for now), thank the heavens.
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x0mi07
February 5, 2011 at 7:08 AM
not all monarchies are useless. i live in saudi arabia and our monarchy is doing a great job. i think jordan's monarchy is doing splendidly as well. In this light though, i don't think dictators should be aligned with all monarchs. after all, egypt is a democratic country until mubarak got power-drunk and decided to abuse it. so technically, it comes down to how you wield the power that comes with your position. i'm quite certain people wouldn't mind long-term leaders as long as those leaders' main priority is to do what is best for the people. if a country's majority are well-fed and financially stable and if they have opportunities to make a future for themselves and their descendants, then there should be relative posterity regardless of who rules in government.
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3 hester
February 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM
woohoo, I finally finished Secret Garden!!
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hester
February 4, 2011 at 7:16 AM
My thoughts, then--
Secret Garden was such a snappy show--really, I think the only reason it was any good was because of all the small interactions and conversations between characters. The overarching story got more and more ridiculous as things moved along, as our dear re-cappers oft noted.
In the end, my hands down favorite character was Oska. XD Actually, I think it was him before half the drama was over.
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM
My sister agrees with you re: Oska...when we were watching the show she kept muttering, "OMG...I cannot resist him!! I CAN'T!! What is wrong with me??? He's just so...omg I can't resist him!! Look how adorable he is in, like...every scene!!" BAHAHAHA!!
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strangedoll
February 4, 2011 at 8:24 AM
his ahjumma hair cracked me up every time!
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM
I know, right? It's impossible to resist the Pull of the Pama...
ar_arguably romantic
February 4, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I didn't get the Yoon Sang Hyun obsession (he was nice, but nothing to drool over) until OSKA! I wish he would stay Oska forever. I watched his concert in the last episode several times.
I hated his look in the stills before the show aired, but loved it while the show was airing. the power of Yoon Sang Hyun.
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hester
February 4, 2011 at 11:43 AM
I'm TOTALLY with you on that... when I first saw him in My Fair Lady (or whatever they ended up calling it), I thought he was really weird looking... since I never finished the drama, I didn't get attached to him.
I actually started liking HIM, though, when I watched a couple episodes of Family Outing 2... he has such an amusing and adorable, yet thoroughly NOT tween, manner. :D The Oska role just solidified my attachment. I'll probably be a fan for life!
and... OMO... OSKA SOCKS for REAL?? how awesome is that?!
peanut butter
February 4, 2011 at 8:59 AM
just letting you know that if you like Oska, yesasia actually has Oska socks =]
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Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM
WHAAA??? I didn't even like SG too much but Oska socks=fucking awesome!
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Must buy Oska socks!
Thanks!!!!
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annie
February 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Me too, Oska was so freaking adorable, and he got better with every episode! He had some of the funniest lines. Also, cutest smile.
And that scene where he's sobbing and yelling at Joowon in Raim's comatose body just slayed me.
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:54 AM
i LOVED Oska from the start.. but he was still my 2nd fave character.. my absolute fave was Secretary Kim. i thought his line delivery and facial expressions were spot on!!
i want Oska socks!!
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hester
February 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM
"And that scene where he’s sobbing and yelling at Joowon in Raim’s comatose body just slayed me."
Gosh, me too. It was just... gah. Heartbreaking.
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Linda165
February 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Man I know what you mean, but what really kills me in every scene are his eyes. Yoon Sang Hyun has the most expressive eyes in kdramaland.
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vanillasalt
February 4, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Yeah, and in the special he was actually pretty funny, has like a sorta dry sense of humor, ya know? In the beginning i sorta wanted Oska and ra-im together, but as the show went on i moved to joowon/raim.
4 A
February 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Happy Friday!!!
Only one class today and then work on ceramics :P
I am absolutely loving My Princess AND Paradise Ranch. I love the female lead and the second male lead. :)
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hookedonmonix
February 4, 2011 at 1:05 PM
I'm enjoying paradise ranch, too- but it's getting so little sub attention I just wait and wait.
and My Princess has me way too distracted from real life. I made the mistake of watching it before work today, and I had to keep pulling my head out of the clouds and pay attention to my own life.
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FlyingAngela
February 4, 2011 at 3:18 PM
OMG, me too. I haven't been paying attention to what i actually have to do. It's quite embarrassing actually.
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5 leonardswench
February 4, 2011 at 7:21 AM
It's a HAPPY 3" of SNOW DAY in TEXAS! Woo Hoo .... so we are re-watching some drama beginning to end ... the kiddos are discussing it now. I hope The Boy wins, he's wanting to watch TTI early. <3
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM
I can't believe you have snow and we don't. Where's the fairness of that? Does it really make sense at all?
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hookedonmonix
February 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Come on out to Minnesota, and take all you want. Please.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Oh no thank you very much.
I live in the South.
I moved South for a reason, from the horrids of South Dakota. I was just saying that we don't have snow when I'm north of leonardswench... but not by much.
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hookedonmonix
February 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Dang. I'm really tired of winter. In late December, it had already snowed over 50 inches in my town. and it hasn't let up much since then.
I'd love to move somewhere warmer.
watchumlots
February 5, 2011 at 8:24 PM
SUCKERS!!!
Here is sunny SoCal it was a fabulous 75 degrees F on Saturday, Feb 5th. Looks like the local strawberry crop will be coming in nicely in time for Valentine's. Jealous?
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buhdoop
February 4, 2011 at 7:34 AM
Yay Texans unite! We even had a snow day all the way down in San Antonio. That is super crazy.
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marissa
February 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Here in Houston, no snow, but lots of icy roads. I'm just gonna stay in, and watch dramas all day.
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buhdoop
February 4, 2011 at 7:59 AM
You took the words right out of my mouth. I really want Kim Sun-Ah to come out with another drama.
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Imcrazyce
February 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Hi!!!! I'm from Houston too! My car is covered in ice and I can't even open the gate because the silly lock is frozen solid.
I'm with you on the drama watching but sadly...I only see a pile of work that needs to be graded and lesson planning in front of the TV as a reminder.
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marissa
February 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM
lol, I have some assignments to grade as well, but that will have to wait till tomorrow. Today, strictly drama watching. Gonna catch up on my new fav, the Chinese sageuk drama "Gong."
jjak
February 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM
omg im from houston too!
school go canceled today so im ranting and raving xD
Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM
We've had snow/sleet like 3 times already this year in TN too which is amazing as well! Possibly snow again today but hopefully only after I'm home from work cause I hate driving in that.
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM
We got 11 inches of snow here...but we only got two days off and now it's back to the grind! No rest for the wearing Midwesterners, LOL. :P
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM
meant "weary Midwesterners"...of which I obviously am one...
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Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 9:20 AM
When it snows here it can be just a light dusting and they pretty much close the city down. I work at a financial institution so I still have to go to work so people can get their snow day shopping money. GRR!!!
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lessaofpern
February 4, 2011 at 8:24 AM
DANG! We don't get any snow days in California! The only time my kids get to stay home is when they are sick, like today. ( stomach bug)
I made out like a bandit on Tuesday. My kids and I went to a Japanese store and got 10 Hayao Miyazaki movies for $70 :D I think we will have a marathon today. :D I just love his movies!!!! :D
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM
YES! My two kids and I went through a heavy duty Miyazaki phase for months a couple years ago.
They were young, so Monoke was too much, but the rest we had on repeat. My sentimental favorite is Kiki.
My teen had a crush on Howl (so did I!) for a while, too.
My advice on Grave of the Fireflies one is DON'T WATCH! DONT WATCH! DON'T WATCH. It broke my heart and haunted me for a while. I still wish I didn't watch it.
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Jomo, did you read the book Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones? How is even more awesome in that one :)
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I did.
It was kind of cool to piece together the movie and book to make one story. It certainly made more sense.
Her stories are other worldly.
hookedonmonix
February 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Love that book!
Viola
February 4, 2011 at 1:21 PM
I pretty much adore her books! Have you read Fire and Hemlock? :)
FlyingAngela
February 4, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Spirited Away! Miyazaki is a genius.
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Okie Dokie
February 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Hope they feel better!
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM
it's crazy.. but the blizzard missed our town here in WI by 25 miles. but every place SOUTH of us got hit hard.. 2 days of snow days for schools AND businesses. we only got 3" of snow, which is NOTHING to us here. haha..
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leonardswench
February 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM
As a military brat, I can handle 3" of snow, but everything is shut down except the banks, tow trucks, and one grocery store and gas station.
Now I have frozen happy children who've had a massive snowball fight with TV and we're curling up to ... a Tony Leung marathon!! K-dramas don't always win the 'what-are-we-watching' war.
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6 YY
February 4, 2011 at 7:21 AM
I'm watching My Princess ep 10 with subs. The first part where HY and YJ face off each other's shoulders with their significant others is so hilarious I can't stop laughing. I know it's supposed to be sad, but lord help me, I just can't stop snorting. Just thinking of it makes me want to laugh all over again. It's just so ridiculous! And HY talking to YJ about secret stuff? He's talking so loudly to her for pete's sake! Are the other two deaf or what?
But I'm still loving the show. I hope they'll have another kiss soon, or go to a motel, or hotel, or whatever soon. Or the car, if they're tired from all the press conferences. JUST MOVE IT!
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Daniela
February 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Hehe i tought the same in that scene. And i want another kiss too! Fast!
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izzie
February 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Patience is a virtue. ;)
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7 brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 7:22 AM
I'm loving Dream High more than I thought possible. I like all of the characters, and strangely, especially, JYP. His pink plastic pants have made me laugh all week long, in tandem with the seriousness of him doing the Hammer Dance.
This show rocks, most literally.
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maria
February 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM
i love that they showed the entirety of his dance at the end credits, coz WOW that took some gumption. dream high's kiiiinda rockin my socks right now!
JB, i hate to say it--- but i think you might be buying drinks for girlfriday....? :D
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Imcrazyce
February 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM
I KNOW!!
I wonder when she will admit defeat. And trust me I'm shocked too who'd a thunk that Dream High would be so addicting.
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8 Em
February 4, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Omo, Its Friday. OT day. I know i post the same thing on Soompi. Too lazy to type and i have to leave for dinner. Just sharing my love for my love for Dream High.
I have to admit it was not in my watch list at all. I had Zero Interest. The cast was "Meh". I thought Eunjung was annoying in Coffee Prince. And Taecyeon presence in Cinderella Sister was negligible to capture my attention. And the other Idols........ "sigh" I have zero knowledge on K Pop.
My Verdict. After watching 1-2 Episode. I thought it was cute. But well, i am way pass my teen sooooo....i convince myself, Why waste time in watching High School stories with actor who can barely act. I thought Jason was hilarious in a bad way. He was so awkward. And i was so tired of waiting for Sam Dong character to be introduced. And his sack dress introduction was such a bummer. Strangely i was mostly interested in Suzy's Hae Mi character. I liked her, and was surprised to see so many negative comments.
After 2 week passed. Read the Review in Dramabeans. With such a positive review, thought to my self. I was about to sleep anyway so what's the harm in watching just 1 Ep, fast forwarding all the boring parts. The Result -> Sleep Deprived. I barely slept, had no idea what time i slept.I manage to downloaded the OST right away.I can't believe it, i check out DH OST while i was reading the Drama Recap and hated it. Now after watching 9 Episode that's the only thing i am listening. P.S I watched the Drama Live last week, which i rarely do.
My Final Verdict. I have found my new addiction. And trust me. I can't believe my self. I am in my Google and Wikipedia marathon session. I have even Googled Mr.JYP. After watching 2PM zillion time in YouTube, i downloaded their songs. Watched their interview in Happy Together. And whatever stuff we get on Youtube. I know all the 2PM boys by now and I loving them. Taecyeon is my personal Fav (not as singer btw) . And Junho and Woo Young(I adore him as Jason but i prefer his real self) comes close second. And little Bi Rain is cute. Yes! now i know who Jay Park is. I have even downloaded their twin 2AM songs. And i found out, the sidekick in Personal Taste was a member of 2AM.
I am sucker for Rocking Love Stories. I still can't believe i just found one of The most convincing Love Triangle after, Autumn in My heart and Love Story in Bali. Yes, i have made my decision but i will be equally happy if the other person gets the girl. This time i am sticking with JG-HM..... I am open to changing my ship.
P.S Like everyone out her Jason and PilSook are my Fav love line.
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Mayounaise
February 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Me too! I was surprised also when DH finally become my weekly crack after watching the first 4 episodes. I, too, planned to only watch one episode to see what it's all about, but the pull was too strong and I was left wanting more and mowre... I even watched the drama unsubbed, which I've never done before since I always wait for a drama to end and subbed for me to dramathon it.
I also googled every band where each idol belongs too. And found out that it was 2PM who sing the Fly to Seoul song. Which is always aired in every commercial break at cable TV over here. And the guy who I only recognized as the toilet guy in Wonder Girls Nobody Nobody video turned out to be one of Korea's biggest producers?! Seriously, this show really teaches me a lot about K-pop industry.
Anyway, except for the Milk couple, I couldn't decide on which pairing I'll root for. I love the different dynamics both guys have with HM. So at this point I'll be happy if she ends up with either JG or SD. But I'll be heartbroken for the one who gets one-sided love, since I really like those two boys!! :)
My fave character is Teacher Kang, actually. He reminds me of Onizuka and the teacher from Gokuzen (Aish, I forgot her name!). You know, the kind of teachers who would go such length for their students. Always wins my heart evertime. Hope the show will go all Onizuka and Teacher Kang won't have to resign. *fingers crossed*
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Emeldy
February 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Yes!!! It is them. Mine too, the ad air only in Star World though. But, Nickhun is not there.
It me Em BTW.
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Mayounaise
February 4, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Hi Em! Yes. I think I see the Fly to Seoul promo on Star World too! It jst that I watch Star World so much, I ended up with a dillusion that it pops up during commercial break in every cable channel. :)
Yes Nickhun is not there, maybe it was shot at the same time when he filmed the Thailand promotion? At least I read that part when I wikied his profile....
See how much this show has changed me? One month ago, if someone said 2PM, I would likely to reply what day? Now... I know the name of each member and snippets of their lives.
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Fasiris Fay
February 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM
huh is it really that good?
I'm just like you, have zero interest in the cast or actors, but I keep hearing such positive stuff about it that I'm wondering if I should give it a go. Hmmmmm
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM
I keep reading everyone's comments and thinking, "It can't really be that good...can it?"
Maybe I'll have to check it out soon...
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Emeldy
February 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM
@Fasiris Fay and @Portia
Please give a try. Don't expect A list Acting. But trust me those reservation will end in no time. The characters are so engaging. You can't help rooting for them.
I am not a Fan of High School Drama. But this drama is not the usual flair. And the singing and dance routine is such a treat.
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Mayounaise
February 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM
@Portia & Fasiris Fay,
I agree with Emeldy, you should give it -at least the first 2 episodes, well make it 4- a try.
I was tempted to try it because of javabeans' and girlfriday's excitements. I never read the full recaps btw, I only read the first introduction paragraph.
What made this show a crack for me is because it is set in youth, and the main plot revolves around how these kids strive to achieve their dreams so there's a lot of characters' development that keeps me engaged -maybe because I'm getting old and this type of story reminds me of the idealist me back when I started high school-. The love lines were just there to add dynamics to the series. The introduction of K at the beginning was also one plot that keeps me engaged. The story is handled pretty well, unpredictable on some parts and there was never a dull moment. Then, you get the singing and dancing as a treat! If u like Step Up and other dancing movies, you'll likely to enjoy DH. O yeah, and if u like MC Hammer, you will also like this show! ;)
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Okie Dokie
February 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM
I honestly don't think DH is THAT great. I can see why people do. But I'm not exactly behind the main character yet. I AM, however, totally in love with Pil Sook. She's what keeps me coming back. There are definitely great moments, but overall, I'm not addicted to DH as others. I watch mainly for Pil Sook and the singing and dancing.
I will disclose that I'm only up to Ep 7, so there's more to watch and there could be a moment of revelation for me, where I realize that I do like it more than I thought. It happens, but not usually so late in the game for me.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM
I'll be honest:
Ep. 1 kind of sucked.
Ep.2 has a distinction in my head for not sucking as hard.
I liked Episodes 3-5.
I was hooked by Episode 6.
Ep. 8 and 9 were some of my absolute favorites, and I watched them before they were subbed, twice, because I couldn't wait and then I watched them subbed. I watched the last part of Episode 8 a fourth time, and then just watched Episode 9 again.
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annie
February 4, 2011 at 10:46 AM
I feel the same way. I'm not super addicted the way everyone seems to be. I think it's because I too haven't gotten engaged by the main character.
But yes, I agree, Pil Sook is my favourite character!
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hookedonmonix
February 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Agreed, totally love Pil-Sook. Even if I started to hate all the rest of it, I would watch for her.
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9 minho
February 4, 2011 at 7:29 AM
I must say Queen of reversals ended really well, dont know wats happening to Athena now im slowly losing the plot if ever the is a concrete one. I just hope My princess wont burst my bubble and turn sour too.Happy friday ppl and happy holidays for those celebrating their New year:)
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FlyingAngela
February 4, 2011 at 3:22 PM
I think I'm the only one who's upset about QoR... :(
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10 Mayounaise
February 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM
TGIF dramabeaners! Well Friday is almost over anyway in this side of the world.
Happy lunar new year for those who celebrate it! Thanks for the lunar new year, my Friday actually started on Wednesday.
Anyway I noticed something when I watched Baker King today (the national TV over here just aired the final episode). How come all of the K-dramas always have the same rooftop view? I came accross the same view in Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden, and heaps others. What is it with K-dramas and their rooftop scenes?? ^^
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11 hh
February 4, 2011 at 7:34 AM
TGIF people!! Although, it's already 11.20pm in my place. LOL :)
It's holiday here for the past few days. We are celebrating Chinese New Year! So, Happy Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating it and may this year be a prosperous one to all of us! :D
I am so loving My Princess and Dream High! All these thank to episode recaps from JB and GF! Mind you, I haven't watch any episode of these two. So, my high hope and love was built from reading these recaps. Thanks ppl at Dramabeans!
On another note, it's just sad to watch what's happening in Egypt. Let us pray for everything to be much better soon.. Ameen..
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V V
February 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM
HH
Happy Lunar New Year to you too!!!
Please also include those affected by the floods and Cyclone in Qld, Australia and flood in Malaysia in prayer too!!!
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lessaofpern
February 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM
They will be in my prayers.
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12 truluvs
February 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Happy Friday!!
All I ask from the drama gods is Jason and Pil Suk kiss on Dream High :)
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judy
February 4, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Yes, please! =)
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Okie Dokie
February 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Yes! I second that notion. Not just to kiss, I want them to have more screen time in general. To me, they are the real stars.
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13 Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 7:43 AM
*Dances around in the Friday Open Thread*
I spent two days stuck in my house this week due to a snowstorm that hit the middle of America...definitely glad to be out and about again, even if it means I have to work.
Happy today because last night I:
A. Got to watch episodes 9 and 10 of My Princess
and
B. Got to talk on the phone with the boy I love, who is living in Korea now
All in all, a pretty good evening.
My Princess is just so enjoyable, to me...I look forward to its frothy romance, and somehow even when it's serious and dramatic I always feel like giggles are just around the corner. That...and hotness. :D
Theory: If My Princess was a ballgown, it would be pink, with sparkly diamonds and ruffles all over it.
Happy Friday, everyone!!
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maria
February 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM
hahaah you sound so happy, it's infectious!! :D <3 <3 <3 happy for you, bb!
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Thanks!!! Haven't had a lot of happy days lately, so I'm making the most of this one! ;)
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14 Rexy
February 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM
I'm a little tired from making ice cream but just wanted to wish Javabeans and Girlfriday a happy lunar new year! I know, I know, it was actually yesterday. Shows what kind of asian I am :P
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V V
February 4, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Rexy...
Lunar New Year celebration goes for 15 days!!! It is not too late to wish people a prosperous New Year!!!
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15 lessaofpern
February 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Happy Friday! I'm really enjoying DH, MP and PR :D I promised myself that I was only going to watch one drama this time, but I've been sucked in again. I started with just MP, then everyone kept saying I MUST watch DH, so I marathon-ed it on Monday to catch up. LOVE IT!! :D PR is cute, but I'm not that invested in the main couple yet. I wish they had shown why they broken up in the first place. The first episode did no lay a solid enough foundation for me.
I got two kids home sick today with a stomach bug, so I won't be able to hang out in the OT today. HUGS to all my OT friends and family. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. To all my Asian friends out there HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! :D :D
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Right now I am watching PR because they promised that idol star guy, Changmin, would get better. For some reason, this show is bringin out really strong feelings in me.
Every time Changmin comes on screen, my mind is saying, "I hate you I hate you I hate you,"
and everytime Joo Sang-wook comes on screen, I'm saying "I love you I love you I love you."
There is NO WAY a woman would choose Changmin over Joo Sang-wook. A young girl, maybe.
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Kristal
February 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Not even my lurve for JSW can make me watch that one!! YUCK
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Don't say that a real woman would not love Changmin too loudly around Diadda... I would hate to have to hide your body. (That's one of her husbands.)
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Actually, that is good to know, because that means I am totally missing the boat here.
Someone please tell me why he's hot.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Have you seen his legs?
jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM
I keep getting stuck at his whiny dazed pout. I want to kill him, and not in a good way.
hookedonmonix
February 4, 2011 at 2:14 PM
I think he's super cute, but not in a way that I'd want to date him. I think I might be too old (not mature, just old) for that kind of cute. I like to look at it, but don't need to touch. I' m weak kneed over the 30+ club now (not too much +, though.)
leonardswench
February 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Aww, hope the stomach bugs are gone soon and you get to relax and rest up! HUGS. Moms are always worn out by the time the kids are feeling MUCH better ...
Happy New Year to all!!
It's sad, I'm only doing 3 kdramas at the moment and I, too, PROMISED myself just one. Which I thought would be Athena. Turned out it is MP and DH then Athena a distant third. But I can't quit them.
ANd I have to keep up with other dramas around the world so I'm actually watching 6 a week and I have no time for it! AARRGGHHH1!
Seriously, this addiciton does ease up, right??
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16 Kender
February 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Happy Friday, kids!
Paid my tuition for my course in Korea and applied for my dorm yesterday, so I'm definitely going. :D I'm planning on flying up to NYC on my way out of the country to visit my old roommate too. She always manages to get into crazy situations and surrounds herself with awesome people, so that should be a lot of fun.
On the drama side of things, I'm amused by the number of quality dramas I've been watching recently. Flames of Ambition, President, King Geunchogo.. Maybe it's just because I'm older, because I never would've picked any of them up years ago when I first started watching. (I'm still watching plenty of lower-quality fare, don't worry. I love Dream High and My Princess to pieces. XD)
And random, but I'm all kinds of pissed off about Jeon Tae-soo getting kicked off of All My Love. Especially since he's a central character and I have no idea what's gonna happen when he's gone. fsdfdsfkjdshfksdf netizens.
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 8:22 AM
I'm totally pissed about Jun Tae Soo tooo...He wasnt the best actor there but his crush on Yoon Sung Ah was the cutest storyline there and if he leaves they are gonna pait her up with Ok Yeob which really annoys me
Good Luck in your studies in Korea...dont get distracted by all the men...lol
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Kender
February 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM
I know! Their loveline was incredibly adorable, and I love his ridiculous rivalry with Woojin. I'm upsetttttttt ㅠㅠ
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
i wonder how they plan on making him exit...i'd be mad if they killed him off or something
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Kender
February 4, 2011 at 11:20 AM
It's a lightweight sitcom, I doubt he dies. But yeah, he has no family or anything, so I don't know how they'll be able to get rid of him easily. It's gonna be WTF no matter what, but I hope they at least try..
Supposedly we've got 10-15 more episodes with him, though, so we can enjoy him for a couple more weeks before he leaves. :(
xiaoSxin
February 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM
You did! YAY!! I'm so excited for you!!
That actually reminds me.. I reserved something I need to pick up at B&N today! (it's part of your going away package) *winkwink*
I really need to start watching Fiyah, Walnuts and Prez..
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Kender
February 4, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Ahhhhhhh my present!! :D Remember to DM me when you need my address, unni XD
AND YES YOU DO. The colliessssssssss, they call to youuuuuuuuu~
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xiaoSxin
February 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM
I will!! ^^ I'm still thinking what else to send ya ~~
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Kender
February 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM
More~? :D My unni loves me ♥♥♥
17 danna
February 4, 2011 at 8:19 AM
YAY its Friday!.....also yay for having a much better week compared to the two before this..I think I might afterall make it by the end of this semester.....also I did like a 2010 Kmovie marathon 2 days ago (yay for snowdays)...hadn't done that in the last two years and I thought I'd share my thoughts with everyone here:
Cyrano Agency - have to say that I am much dissapointed..It didnt quite live upto the hype that it made. The actresses were both kinda wasted and the story didnt really have the energy that it kinda should have had.
The Recipe: what a wierd movie...didnt really get the point of the story but Ryu Seung Ryong was soooooo cute!
Heart is 2 : This is nothing like the first movie which had dehydrated me...this was more like 101 dalmatians meets Home Alone, so nothing original there but it was certainly fun.... and the cute!....the cute was everywhere, from the dog to the pups to the guys to the kids (Wang Suk Hyun)
Sisters on the Road : This is a 2009 movie and more of an art film and may not be everyone's cup of tea but I really liked its...this is probably the first time I'm really getting into Shin Mina as an actress...very unique movie indeed...the twist at the end really moved me.
Psychic : Another very weird movie....It had a very interesting setup but I dont think it totally delivered it....on the other hand I really loved the actors here...Kang Dong Won was really amazing and creeped the hell out of me and Go Soo character was really adorable.
Ahjussi: The best movie that I saw this week.... I'm not an action movie person so that itself is saying a lot. I think the best part of this was definitely Won Bin....the guy blew me away with his performance. If you are a Won Bin lover, Go watch this now!
ok that's it but I have another bunch that I want to marathon over the weekend. Here's the list and let me know if you guys have watched any and if they were any good :
-midnight fm
-I saw the devil
-Barefoot dream
-Man with the vendetta (Kim Myung Min, Uhm ki Joon)
-71 into the fire
- A long Visit(Kim Hae Sook)
-Blades of Blood
-petty romance
-poetry
-rolling home with the bull
-Quiz King
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Ashley Thomas
February 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM
So sad...I was dying to see Cyrano after seeing the previews, and then I kept hearing reviews like yours about it. It's just a shame!!!!!
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informantxgirl
February 4, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Sorry to say I am also piling onto to the 'Cyrano Agency didn't cut it for me'. I actually felt bored a third through the movie, never a good sign. Which is awful, really, considering the hot lead (drool) and the cute setup, but the execution ended up a bit bland for me. Can't quite put my finger on why.
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FlyingAngela
February 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM
I stopped watching the movie in about 20 min. I don't think it's as good as they hyped it up to be.
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Kender
February 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM
I agree, Kang Dong-won was the creepiest creeper to ever creep in Psychic. But he was amazing and I totally forgive him for it. XD Also, I loooooooved Go Soo's foreigner sidekicks, they were hilariously adorable.
Cyrano Dating Agency was good in that it introduced me to Daniel Choiiiiiiiiii who is the cutest man to ever cute. I love awkward boys. ♥ But yeah, the actresses were wasted; I never understood why Lee Minjung's character was so special. :/ But it was a fun watch, and if a guy had taken me on a date to see it I probably would've counted it a good evening. :)
Ahjusshi wasn't that great in terms of plot, but Won Bin was all kinds of angsty hot, and the little girl was cute. And Secretary Kim freaked me the hell out with his craziness because I was so used to him being cute and awkward, not sociopathic. XD
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Okie Dokie
February 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM
OMG, I thought Ahjussi was amazing! After we finished watching it, my husband and I just looked at each other and was like, "damn that was a good movie."
I didn't even realize that the brother was Secretary Kim!!! WOW.
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM
i know right!!.... Secretary Kim. who'd ve thought he'd turn into a creepy villain!.....i'm so looking out for Kim Sung Oh's next role now...i heard he'd be in Midas
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Yes Daniel Choi is a cutieeee....but other than him i didn't really feel anything for the other characters...not even my first ever kdrama crush Uhm Tae Woong's....i guess i was expecting something a little more on the wilder side considering the premise and just got bored instead
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notoriousnoona
February 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Loved Sisters on the Road. Hate you didn't like Cyrano but sounds like you've had a great marathon. Keep it up! Heard Petty Romance was the best comedy seen this year. Good luck.
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM
i absolutely loved sisters on the road too....i guess if I saw if I hadnt seen Ahjussi it would have been my favorite of the bunch...I am so pimping it everywhere I can now...lol....Cyrano just fell kinda flat to me I'm sure it would 've been better if I had gone in with lower expectations
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM
I saw 71: Into the Fire... (I know, everyone is soooooo shocked.) It's got my hubby T.O.P in it, and so I might be a little prejudiced.
I thought it was great. I was crying in 15 minutes, and then riveted to the screen for the remaining time. It is really intense, and it has a pretty good story line.
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lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 10:54 AM
oo ya i watched this at the San Diego Asian Film Festival last year - i may be a lil prejudiced too, but i thought it was pretty good. TOP was better than he was in IRIS and how much do i love kim seung woo? even the little amount of screen time he received captivated me.
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM
I heard T.O.P gave a pretty noteworthy performance too
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Me
February 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM
As a matter of fact, T.O.P. got a few acting awards(one included a car) for his role on 71 Into the Fire.
danna
February 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM
o crap...i'm not much for war movies as it is...plus if it's gonna make me cry...o well..i think i better suck it up cuz there are some pretty hot men there
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ar_arguably romantic
February 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I loved Cyrano (though I agree with you that the actresses are wasted here)! It was better than most mainstream romantic comedies (BROmantic comedies don't count) that have come out recently both in the US and Korea.
I was a bit upset at how unethical the agency was, but since the movie addressed the consequences, I became a happy camper and plan on watching it again someday.
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girlatsea
February 4, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Where did you guys watch Ahjussi?? I can't find it on Mysoju (which is usually where I watch my kmovies) and I don't know where else to look.
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM
its on mysoju and dramacrazy as well....mehanata.net has links for download
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danna
February 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM
its on mysoju as man from nowhere
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18 mars
February 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Hello, everyone!
I'm curious is anyone here watching Series 5 of Skins?
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girlatsea
February 4, 2011 at 12:38 PM
I've been meaning to get to it but Dream High and My Princess are taking away all my free time! Ahh, I hope to get to it this weekend. Is the new cast any good?
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mars
February 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM
Yes, yes, yes. This cast is so good right out of the gate .... I can't believe it. In some ways it doesn't feel like Skins in that the writers aren't reveling in their edginess, and the characters aren't all dark, broody, and troubled. It's just candy-colored and fun. I really want to talk about how much I love the changes they made in detail but it'll spoil the episodes. I do whole-heartedly recommend making the time to at least try the first two episodes. It's so good compared to the mess of last series that you'll have whiplash.
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Janna
February 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM
I hated the first episode, I enjoyed the second episode.
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19 V V
February 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Happy Friday to everyone!!
Joyful Lunar New Year to all people who celebrate it!!
I really wishin that the Dream High success will lead to a confirmed air date for What's Up
Like so many others, I did not have any expectations for Dream High but now totally addicted...Go Sushi!!! Totally love how she had a positive attitude change along with the change in body image!
Hope everyone has a good weekend ahead!!
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20 lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Happy Friday and Happy Lunar New Year to everyone~!!
Since I'm not near my family, I had a wonderfully fantastic dinner with my friends last night to celebrate the Year of the Bunny :D Complete with Momofuku Crack Pie~! Well, the homemade version at least :) It was cracktastic and now I'm definitely craving more lol :D
Totally craving more eps of Dream High and My Princess!!!! 2 shows that totally caught me by surprise by how much I'd enjoy them. It's turning out to be a pretty good 2011 so far :P
Also, happy belated bday to my twin @lb_tmi~!! is today D-Day yet?!?!! hehe.
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM
I love Crack Pie, too!
We made it for Christmas and I swear my heart has to work harder after I eat it.
Can you imagine paying $45.00 online to get one?
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lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM
8 of us only finished half the pie and that was already overkill. just one tiny slice makes me go into insulin shock! i can't believe it's $44 (in-store at least), but i guess since it takes 3 days to make? it was really good though - the oatmeal cookie crust is fantastic!
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM
I know and it is so easy.
Don't you think that crust would be good for something fruity or chocolatey or BOTH?
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lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM
omo yes, that oatmeal cookie crust with a chocolate mousse filling or something? <3
lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM
thanks, twin!! right back at you re: Happy Birthday to you!! I'm sure brookeve will give you full control of TOP, if only for today. :)
stronger contractions today, but they are far apart.. so maybe not today, bday girl. the 11th seems more apt to be dday.
i have absolutely no idea what crack pie is.. so off to google it and see if i can find me some. in the meantime, i'm off to make me a blueberry torte cuz i'm still craving it from my baby shower thrown by my awesome nieces..
btw.. just finished DH ep 9 and i can't wait for more!! i'm eager to see how Jason will take this lesson and change.. and omo omo omo!! that preview.. of gookie and hyemi.. w/ Samdong-ah watching.. OH NOES!!
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM
You credit me with more generosity than I deserve.
She can have Tabi... and I'll try not to be too blatant about my claim today. (Sorry, it's the best I can do.)
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM
same thing =P
but tomorrow is a different day, right? LOL!
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lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM
:)
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lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM
haha, brookeeve you hear that?!?! lol :D
yes, i think the 11th would be the best day. greasy mini okcat born on chanana day. total epik win :)
crack pie is basically everything bad you use in baking... in one pie. it's very simple to make but takes 3 days because everything needs to set for a billion hours at each step haha. mmm blueberry torte sounds super yummy!!!
and don't even get me started on DH.. i seriously go back and watch all Jason/Pilsook scenes everyday. their showcase duet is so freakin cute, and their noraebong scene... and every lollipop encounter... and the note trails... and even her smackdown. i love that she is making him take a second look at his golden boy self and he's gonna have to EARN her love now. i love that she tells him she's still his fan and he's so not happy to hear that. i feel that by saying that she pretty much told him that while she still likes him, it's in a detached way not versus a i-think-you're-awesome-in-all-you-do kinda way (even tho u kno she's still totally in love with him lol).. and ya... just siighhhhhh..
taec, btw, has the best angst face.. when he sees samdong kissing hyemi on the cheek, man my heart bled for the little traitor lol.
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM
oh!! the back hug scene.. why do back hugs do that to me??? SO.SAD. Taec is definitely improving.. so is Angang.. i LOVE it!! and wth is w/ me that i am so into JYP?? it's SO!WRONG! on so many levels!!! i totally love his song "If" but i keep imagining that it is Angang singing instead of JYP. LOL. i'm so bad.
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lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM
OMGGGGG when he cried on her shoulder. like literally ON. THE. SHOULDER. /heartbreak
angang is totally improving!! i'm very proud of him!! and JYP... he is SO hilarious. like, so unexpectedly so. and i love the scenes with him and the 2PM boys.. u can tell that they are just comfortable with each other and that's cute <3
brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM
grumble grumble...
But let me spazz with you on Pilsook for a while! I couldn't believe that she had the balls to stand up to Jason like that! I was cheering for her the entire time, and his little grumble face while she was doing it was priceless!!!!! I love this girl in everything that she's doing, and I don't think I've ever had an actress/singer that I've just LOVED before. She is so awesome!
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lovenyc52
February 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM
oh i LOVE that pilsook stood up to jason. i think that she's the only person who could have said that to him and have it affect him. i feel he kind of took her love and affection for granted and now that he knows she's not just up for grabs anymore, he's like 'oh shit...' so yes, loving the reversal of situations now and can't wait to see how it plays out. IU is just so natural in this role and her voice... sigh her voice..
jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 12:20 PM
@ lovenyc52
taec, btw, has the best angst face
EVER ANYWHERE ANYTIME
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Mayounaise
February 4, 2011 at 5:59 PM
@lovenyc52 and @Jomo,
Maybe because he was told by his manager/producer to maintain an angry expression whilst rapping. I came accross an article about this on allkpop.
*raise hand in shame* yes, u got me. This show has turned me into a 2PM-netstalker...
Mayounaise
February 4, 2011 at 7:11 PM
O yes. By his manager/producer, I do mean JYP himself.
You can read the article here: http://www.allkpop.com/2010/02/why-is-2pms-taecyeon-so-angry-all-the-time
This really cracked me up, especially when I read JYP's advice to Taec. Brought back the scene where JYP was trying to teach JG a dance routine.
21 buhdoop
February 4, 2011 at 8:58 AM
I re-watched My name is Kim Sam Soon and was struck by how many scenes were similar in Secret Garden.
1. The elevator scene (running and missing her)
2. A past accident (car vs elevator)
3. HB is involved in a person(s) dying (above accident)
4. Injury from accident (leg vs brain)
5. Hiking and spending the night together
6. The bed scene (more subdued in MNIKSS though)
6. The triplets (dream in MNIKSS vs reality in SG)
...and probably many others. Its almost like the writer was trying to copy MNIKSS a little.
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mookie
February 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Its almost like the writer was trying to copy MNIKSS a little.
No.
The writer WAS copying MNIKSS shamelessly. Then there were ALL these other scenes fr Damo, SnowQueen, WHIB... strung together, not tactful at all, and she calls it drama writing.
I'm still majorly raging.
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buhdoop
February 4, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Lol, at the shamelessly remark.
I'm glad you noticed too! When I was watching MNIKSS I was like....didn't this happen in SG?
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22 Daniela
February 4, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Hi everybody! Im waiting for my class, but its in 5 hours, so im going to see black swan! Yay! (the movie theater is 20 minutes from my school,thanks metro).
I was watching My Princess yesterday, but i sleept. I read the recap and i like the end. Today i'll catch up, and with Paradise Ranch too. There's something in the characters, i dont dislike them but dont like the either. They are like meh. But I'm curious.Lets see how far i can go.
Happy weekend!
Happy Fr
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23 judy
February 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM
hi, tgif! thank you for all the links to song as we read the posts. my husband and i share a computer but he won't let me download any of the songs b/c he says you never know if there are bugs imbedded. can you tell me if all the songs on dramabeans are definitely safe to dl? i love korean music so much and get so excited when i understand a few words here and there! when i understand a whole phrase i get so happy! =)
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mud
February 4, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Hello there, judy! I have dl-ed lots of dramabeans songs before and they are safe....but i'm no computer expert so that's as much of a testimonial as I can give.
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24 Anon106
February 4, 2011 at 9:23 AM
I made the decision to try and watch Paradise Ranch.
It's still not very good but also (surprisingly!) not very bad. Yet.
I still have to watch episode 4 but I'm already impatient to know exactly what went wrong between the couple when they got married the first time. My impression is that it results from ONE GIANT MISUNDERSTANDING. Which I'm not sure would be all that interesting, especially if it could've been easily resolved with a conversation. But if it goes the other way and is the result of Dong Joo just using Da Ji...well, I'd have to see what they do with it to keep me clunkily following along. I have a hard time rooting for the leads but I think maybe that's because I don't feel like I really get a sense of their characters. If anything, I like Da Ji's little sister Da Eun.
I admit, part of what keeps me watching has to do with looking at Joo Sang Wook being handsome. But I can't deny that he might be a skeezball in this one. Again. (I last watched him in That Fool instead of Giant.)
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Yes, ONE GIANT MISUNDERSTANDING and total lack of sexual chemistry between them...
(I promised I wouldn't mention it again. Kim sooamu koboogi wah tu rumi...)
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Anon106
February 4, 2011 at 12:38 PM
It's early in the series, maybe it'll somehow appear.
...
>.>
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25 safa
February 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Do any of you know why the names of the drama has nothing to do with drama?
I mean, for example, secret garden There is no
secret garden there is a Strange
restaurant rather than a garden
or What’s Up, Fox (2006)? What does this name mean to the story?
or Will It Snow For Christmas? in this drama there is not mention of Christmas or snow SO WHAT WITH ALL THIS NAMES?!
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blahblahblah
February 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM
I think I know for Will it Snow for Christmas
I think it's a rhetorical question, which is actually implying
"will we reach the epitome of happiness today?" Because
what does snowing on Christmas signify? A white christmas, and who doesn't love a white christmas? There's snow everywhere, happiness, love, etc. So asking if it'll snow for Christmas is like the characters asking if they'll reach happiness.
And OMG the craziness that happened for that drama to
get to that point >.> but I loved it no doubt. Go Soo FTW
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blahblahblah
February 4, 2011 at 10:51 PM
oh and there was mention of snow. the time setting for the entire drama was basically winter and remember that scene when they finally got together and were in that cabin I think it started to snow towards the end of the scene so yeah. I hope I'm right and answered your question :D
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26 jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM
My friends, we have heard your cries.
Clichique, samgetang, YYs.
You mention it on every thread
The Hand Towel’s leaning tilting head
So listen up, we’ll cure your ills
Without needles, soup or pills
Each time you spot it, change your focus.
Use some mental hocus pocus.
The second that you note this pose,
Remove a piece of Hand Towel’s clothes.
Tie and jacket, vest and shirt
Eventually you hit pay dirt.
Who cares about his funny nod?
He has the body of a god.
I promise when he’s nude, by heck,
You’ll never look above the neck.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Hilarious!
Brava! Brava! ::whistles and claps, throws party streamers::
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izzie
February 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Haha! Great piece! :) passion for poetry fueled by the love for The Hand Towel?
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Loves it!! :) many finger snaps to you!
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leonardswench
February 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Love it! So true .... think of him nekkid and everything else becomes .... uhm, what was I saying??
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM
...becomes things that get in the way of seeing him nekkid?
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YY
February 4, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Bravo!!!!! Nice! I likee specially the part about taking off his clothes.
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The Owls
February 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM
hoot hoot a wise poet indeed hoot hoot
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samgetang
February 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM
body of a god...sure, he has! :-)
wont look above the neck, promise?
great poetry there, congrats! made me laugh so hard! and for the record...i dont mind his head tilt at all; it's cute!
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jomo143
February 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM
I am with you on that.
I think it works with his character, and it isn't constant.
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samgetang
February 7, 2011 at 12:06 AM
yea, good thing it works with the character...cos i think this is his personal mannerism that he cant help but bring in to his acting. kinda cute in MP. but may not be as nice if his role does not call for such habit ;-) so I would understand clichique. ;-)
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blahblahblah
February 4, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Oh my. I loved it! haha!
except for the last line, after I take in a good 5 mins of looking at his abs and..lower body..i'd stare back up to his face and probably be like "gawd you're gorgeous"
thanks for the laugh! :D
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Grandpa
February 5, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Can you write a poem about me? Cos nobody talks about my clothes or my shoes or my hair. Nobody makes any bts about me. Thanks.
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27 qldgal
February 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM
so i have a friend thats just getting into kdramas, she's seen playful kiss and is watching goong. what other dramas should i suggest for a first timer?
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM
coffee prince!!!
my girlfriend is a gumiho!!
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Okie Dokie
February 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM
I totally agree with lb_tmi's recommendations. Coffee Prince-Coffee Prince-Coffee Prince!
Plus anything by the Hong Sisters (Delightful Girl, My Girl, You're Beautiful, MGIAG, even Hong Gil Dong). Probably Kim Sam Soon, since tons of people generally love that one.
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qldgal
February 4, 2011 at 9:31 PM
i LOVE hong gil dong, but idk if she would like it as much as myself. she seems to be diggin the romantic comedy genre. great recommendations, some of those i didn't even mention to her.
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Goong to me was good but exhausting. If she liked that, she should be in for any of them!
If she is younger, You're Beautiful is a must.
Coffee Prince and Kim Sam Soon are never-let-up shows, too.
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qldgal
February 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM
goong was one of the first dramas i watched when beginning my addiction, and i thought it was sooo awesome....until i saw some more dramas, now it just seems ok. but i do think that its a good starter for new people. its light and fun.
& ive told her that you're beautiful better be at the top of her list of 'must watch'
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Elle-Emme
February 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM
secret garden,
my lovely sam soon
Worlds within
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28 missminami
February 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM
just watched Green Hornet, I super..love..love..love Jay Chou as Kato..well.. I think I love Jay Chou as anything ^__^
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM
My son and I went last weekend to go see it.
We both laughed so hard, and we really enjoyed the movie. He's been quoting it all week!
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MJP
February 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM
Jay Chou is really the star of the movie! Seriously.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 8:39 PM
You're not wrong.
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29 rainerust
February 4, 2011 at 9:48 AM
To all the Asians celebrating the Lunar New Year, Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Rabbit...should prove somewhat interesting.
In other news, I am so stuck on DH and MP that I actually hate it that it's New Year. Chinese subs are totally out of the question (since everyone's busy visiting and celebrating etc) and I've been living waiting for the English subs to appear (which fortunately appear really fast as well, THANK YOU SUBBERS I love you!). On the plus side, I get to play mahjong, which is always fun.
MP confuses me a lot. I don't understand SSH's character and his allegiances (and the many switching of them) really mix me up. I don't understand if he's protecting LS or doing her harm sometimes, because he's often really hurting her (but..for her good??).
DH-wise, I hate that they seem to be setting SD up for Second Lead (nooooo...my SLS radar pinging...), not because I like HM in any sense, but because...SD deserves THE GIRL! In happier news, I'm so glad PS stood up to Jason and showed him that she's worth more than that. Hopefully, he'll wake up and show HER he's worth more than that too!! AND THEY CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER!!!!...I LOVE them. IU's turning out to be wonderfully adorable, and has tonnes and tonnes of talent. I actually liked her more before she turned all skinny, because she was soooo super adorable there. The new PS is...less funny. Can't wait to see where Episode 10 takes us...and I really wish they could've extended it by 1 episode. Sigh. I'm so reluctant to part with them...
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30 Balletgoddess
February 4, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Can't wait for the weekend episodes of New Gisaeng Story/ New Tales of Gisaeng ^_^ then I have to wait FOREVER for subs T_T
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31 lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Friday!! GO PACK GO!! Superbowl this sunday and the Pack is gonna bring home the trophy to good ol' WISCONSIN!!
Happy Birthday to my twin, lovenyc52 and all other February bday-ers!! The best are born in Feb. LOL.
D-day is in 34 days.. but DR says that i'm good to go any day now... so as soon as Baby E makes an appearance and I have internet connection, i'll share pictures!!
need to keep up w/ watching MNIKSS because it's gone on the back burner while i get my dose of crack from Dream High.
3 midterms to finish before the weekend is over.. but i have so much to do already... 1-give birth, 2-watch superbowl, 3-finish homework, 4-do midterms. LOL.
Have an awesome weekend everyone!!
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Take care of yourself lb_tmi!! *hugs* I am soo exited about the baby! :)
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32 Spongebob
February 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Happy lunar new year, everyone!!
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33 Endroine
February 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM
3 hours and this much replies? I'm so slow D:
Everyone had a nice day/morning/night?
Can't wait for the next episode of Dream High! It's so fun to watch =)
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34 izzie
February 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate it! :)
First time in a couple of years that I missed a visit to Chinatown for the celeb. Too much going on at work bec of the company's expansion. But thanks to my dear neighbors, I didn't miss out much on the merry-making as I woke up to sounds of dragon dances and fireworks. ;) The Chinese in me is bugging me for dumplings and noodles, though. I must visit Chinatown soon. :)
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samgetang
February 4, 2011 at 8:35 PM
kung hei fat choi, izzie! ;-)
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izzie
February 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM
kung hei fat choi, sister. :)
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YY
February 5, 2011 at 10:16 PM
GONG XI FA CAI, samgetang! May the Rabbits bestow Great Blessings upon you and your family! Remember to stay away from rabbit stew and roasted rabbit for added posterity!
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samgetang
February 6, 2011 at 11:58 PM
xie xie, izzie and YY! have tasted rabbit steak many years ago....it was surprisingly delicious!
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YY
February 7, 2011 at 1:51 AM
OMG Samgetang, you ATE a poor rabbit? But rabbits are so cute! They hop about, and sing and dance and prance about carrying baskets of carrots in Cartoonland! They speak in cute bunny voices! I had a pet rabbit! It died a natural death, I assure you.
I once saw a deskinned rabbit for sale in the supermarket. I almost puked. It still had its bunny shape; it was just skinless. I was quite traumatised after that incident.
An uncle once stoned a poor squirrel to death in my granny's house; my granny had a huge guava tree behind her house, see. My uncle took a catapult and stoned it to death. Then he cooked the squirrel - stirfried with sesame oil and black soy sauce I believe. I happened to be there and walked past him feasting on the once-upon-a-time squirrel, and this is the most memorable part; he looked up at me with his mouth full and asked, "You want some squirrel? Delicious!" The uncle is long gone but I still remember that moment. Another traumatic experience for me.
I've eaten snake meat before though. Yummy. I don't like snakes so it's ok. And for CNY eve dinner, I had shark fin's soup. Felt guilty about contributing to the extinction of wildlife, but I still ate it.
samgetang
February 7, 2011 at 4:16 AM
sorry YY...i didn't know it was rabbit until i finished the whole dish ;-( and after i already declared how delicious it was.
and yes, i also have pet rabbits when i was in my teens. we called them cheska and chicko, short for francesca and francisco :-) they were my small brother's pets actually. they also died a natural death.
no snake dish for me, please. but they say its meat tastes like chicken? arrggghhh....
YY
February 5, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Hey izzie, GONG XI FA CAI to you too. I've put on so much weight this week cos of the lunar new year. Discovered to my horror that I couldn't button my jeans yesterday which I'd been wearing all this time. Sucked in my breath and managed to finally, but couldn't sit throughout, had to stand/walk. I can't stop eating cos food is everywhere.
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izzie
February 6, 2011 at 8:19 AM
LOL! Oh how do we avoid food binging during the new year? :) on the brighter side, it means good food all year round, right? Xin nian kuai le! ;)
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Grandpa
February 5, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Happy New Year. I am Korean but if I wish you happy new year, will you be my fan and watch my bts? Thank you.
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izzie
February 6, 2011 at 8:26 AM
새해 복 많이 받으세요, Grandpa! :) now that I greeted you back, can I skip on your request? :)
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35 estelle
February 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Happy Lunar New Year everyone! It's the season of getting together and pigging out and collecting red packets! :D
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36 notoriousnoona
February 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Friday, everyone!
I'm finally going to see Dawn Threader, which I'm not sure was actually decent or not. It was the least entertaining book for me, so my hope is just that I enjoy the film more than what I read.
On the drama reel, I think I'm only watching two Kdramas faithfully, My Princess and Sign. I'm also watching Athena(4 or 5 eps at time). I just started Dream High so we'll see about that one. At this point, I'm just trusting all you out there that are passing the crack pipe. Its hilarious to read all the "I never thought I'd love this drama" posts. They are everywhere. I'm going into it knowing that crack is dangerous and the smartest individuals, can end up butt-naked scratching their necks. And yes, that could be me once I get through it. I'm on ep 4, so I'm breaking until more eps are subbed. I have no intention of catching up to airing episodes.
So far, I've really enjoyed JYP. I was surprised how there seems to be no trace of his actual personality. Taecyeon is precious and Soo-hyun remains the only reason I am even watching. I have zero sympathy for Hye-mi and Pilsuk is too cute. Also, I might be sick if Hye-mi ends up with Sam-bong. I will never forgive Show for that.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! And JB thanks for another great week of caps and news. Great song of the day!
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37 Endroine
February 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Uhm does anyone know the song Jason and Pil-Sook listen to? It was also in boys over flowers, ji hoo (?) sang it when they were in china or something... I really like it ._.
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Endroine
February 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
OH EHEHE NEVERMIND. I was reading Dream High ep 9 recaps lol sorry to take up this comment spce o-o why is there no delete button ._.
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38 ockoala
February 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM
@ brookeeve
You asked me to check back, so here I am.
Hot Gimmick validates my decision to stop reading mangas since nothing good ever comes out of Japan in the last decade. NOTHING. I miss the quality mangas of my youth.
This manga was offensive, truly, I spent the entire time wanting to bean the heroine, kick the hero between the nuts, bitch slap the 2nd guy, and shake some sense into fauxcesty brother. Get the hell out of there, only normal and decent character in the book, oh Shinogu!
Ugh, what a waste of my time and money. *is bitter*
If you want to read a heady, insanely epic manga, do either 7 Seeds or Basara (LoTR in Japan). Imma going to reread that this weekend for what story-telling can be.
Even for standard shoujo fare, Hot Gimmick truly sinks so low as to even make me flabbergasted as to what the point of this entire story was? Oh god, want to go scrub my brain now.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 11:22 AM
You read the last one, didn't you? I told you not to.
Eh, I've really been having a hard time getting into manga like I used to. I liked Nana, but I haven't felt compelled to buy anymore since issue 10. Paradise Kiss was okay.
I really do miss Marmelade Boy and Hana Kimi type mangas, though.
A lot of my former students really dug Vampire Knight.... and as there are many teachers who swear that the kids in Memphis don't know how to read that should say something.
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Vampire Knight!! I loved the anime and the manga! :)
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM
unnie, it kind of feels redundant to ask you this but, Zero or Kuran? :P
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Zero... but that's not a very easy decision, because there are days when that is not true.
ockoala
February 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Hana Kimi and Marmalade Boy are good, cute fluff that actually was charming.
My manga reading goes back a quarter century, so I have a very deep pool to compare the new stuff and it just doesn't hold a candle.
*is sad*
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 11:54 AM
My husband is the one who really got me into manga... albeit we are not into the same types of manga. He has a whole lot that he bought when he was living in Japan, and I have to go and find translations for. (I speak more Japanese than any other Asian language... but I completely suck at it and I need help on every sentence.) I don't think that I have anything older than Marmelade Boy, and he has copies galore of Dragon Ball Z that I skim through occasionally.
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ar_arguably romantic
February 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Vampire Knight was good until 2009 and then the story went stagnant. I haven't checked in the past 6 months - so maybe the story picked up again.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 11:55 AM
I haven't read anything since 2009 either, so I don't know if I'd still like it.
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM
yes it is hard. I waffled between Kuran and Zero, at first I was in Team Kuran, then Team Zero and I just waffled quite a lot. But I think I am mostly for Kuran. yay! a difference between us! :)
ar_arguably romantic
February 4, 2011 at 11:58 AM
*cringe* Hot Gimmick *imagining myself turning into a manga character and killing off everyone in Hot Gimmick*
I love shoujo manga despite its faults, but the popularity of the hot mess that was Hot Gimmick pisses me off. After you've kicked the hero in the nuts, ockoala, I would like to castrate him. And what's with all these guys falling for one of the most spineless heroines in all of fiction?
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leonardswench
February 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Ugh, don't remind me .... I am trying to decide on Absolute Boyfriend for my 14 year old, she wants to read it, I want to burn it....
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Janna
February 4, 2011 at 4:33 PM
I like Usagi Drop and Sangatsu no Lion. Actually I haven't watched anime in a pretty long time but the other day I couldn't sleep and watched the first episode of Hourou Musuko and it seemed pretty decent.
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mud
February 4, 2011 at 5:01 PM
I actually picked up Hot Gimmick because it was supposedly about the "deeper side of society"...whatever that meant. And then it was just a train wreck of wtf. I think I was one volume away from the finale when I finally decided enough was enough. I used to read a lot of shoujo in high school. It was my drama-crack equivalent back then. Now I hardly read them. I'm patiently waiting for Skip Beat to finish its run so that I can read it in one sitting though. I also tried finishing Absolute Boyfriend, but somewhere along the way I also dropped it. Some of my favourites were
-Hana Yori Dango (Soooooooo gooooood!)
-Tokyo Crazy Paradise (I love gender-bender plot devices!)
-Mars (my mangaka in terms of drawing style!!)
-Angel Sanctuary (The drawings were so beautiful!!)
and lastly.... Parfait Tic! Okay, fine maybe up to volume 8 for Parfait Tic because Fuuko turns into the world's biggest crybaby and the story gets draggy. But Team Daiya all the way!!!! Also, I'm waiting for the currently airing TWdrama Love Buffet based on it to finish so as to also watch in one sitting. But I'm lowering my standards to next to nil with regards to TWdrama since they're almost all idol dramas and I had previously sworn off all TWdrama for a while because of the non-ending that was Hana Kimi. It hurts my brain even just thinking about the hours I wasted trying to comprehend that drama's popularity. At this point in the game, Black and White 2 (which I hope they are still making...anyone know about this?) is the only TWdrama that can win me back as a viewer.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Now I will say that MARS and I spent many hours together when it comes to manga. In fact, it was one of the reasons that I got into watching Asian Drama in the first place, beyond the Taiwanese version of F4.
The first drama I ever watched (I think) was Tramps Like Us, or Kimi wa Petto. I guess it's going to be redone in Korea soon? I hope so, 'cause I love it to death.
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Why am I even surprised? Do you remember the scene when Rein Kissed the Mars statue? *shivers* It has been more that 6 years since I last read it, bit I still remember it. I can't belive I remembered the main character's name in less than a second! :P
ar_arguably romantic
February 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM
Yay for the Tokyo Crazy Paradise mention!!! I wonder how close the manga's depiction of 2020 will be to real life! Time has flown by way too fast!
I love Skip Beat for the strong heroine but the story just meandered these past 2 years. Still, it's better than like 99.9% of the shoujo manga out there.
Ughh, Parfait Tic! I remember being so in love with it and with the artwork, but yeah after volume 10 or 11, fuuko and ichi annoyed me. They should just all stay single.
regarding TW dramas: I heard Autumn Concerto is really good. Not your typical idol/adapted-from-a-manga fare. I am afraid to start it though after being burned by a ton of bad tw dramas lately.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Autumn Concerto is actually one half of the Taiwanese dramas that I've watched recently. The other would be Summer's Bubbles... but I can't remember if I finished that one? Or if I did it made me so mad that I purposefully forgot it?
Autumn's Concerto was adorable for the little kid and it was hot because of Van Ness and I liked the heroine... although she got kind of cowardly in the middle there. In fact, I might go watch it again. Tonight. Or right now.
mud
February 4, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Wait...Autumn's Concerto is based on a manga? I just googled it and the wiki page makes no mention of an adaptation so I'm guessing you meant Love Buffet.
And I totally feel your TWdrama pain. Seriously, I want to enjoy them, I reallly do!!! I mean, aside from trying to practice my Mandarin I just adore all that fluffy manga love. But then I remember that which was Hana Kimi and the pointlessness of it all. Also, I confess I could never get into Fated to Love You nor It Started With a Kiss. For both of them, the main girls just irked me with their too-nice-to-be-believableness.
I'm really hoping they don't screw Parfait Tic too much. The first few volumes and the artwork (especially the covers) were just pure love. The artwork took a nose dive too once the story got chucked into the can. I mean, Ichi started out sane-ish (and that kneeling by the fountain and accepting Fuuko for all that she is speech was really touching!!) but then he went all forlornly pining with a dash of emo....yuck.
And yeah, I heard and read about Skip Beat's story getting draggy. I had read the first 12 volumes ~4 years ago but got impatient with waiting for scanlations.
ar_arguably romantic
February 4, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Autumn Concerto isn't based on a manga- I just meant that because it wasn't based on a manga, it's sort of refreshing and not typical.
As for Hanakimi, I think the director/writer was banking on a sequel to finish the story, which didn't happen. Never count your chickens before they hatch!
e
February 4, 2011 at 10:27 PM
you should watch autumn's concerto. it is good and has become my all time favorite TW drama. and BTW its a novel adaptation. you can read the translated novel here although its only from chapter six to the end http://subsbymin.viviti.com/next-stop-happiness-english-ver-novel-
you should give it a try :)
autumnscribbles
February 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM
oh!!! I was obsessed with Parfait Tic! back in my early high school days. I had to stop midway due to lack of translated chapters at that time and never felt compelled to pick it up afterwards.
Love Buffet is...good, and this is coming from someone who's pretty allergic to tw-romcoms. the characters didn't annoy me as much as i thought they would and the drama really captures the tone of the original manga. Calvin is perfect as Daiya, Aaron is hot and the female lead is quite endearing. so yeh, it's promising, but i sure hope it won't go downhill in the later episodes.
By the way, i don't know who Fuuko ended up with in the manga, but from what i've seen in the drama so far...Team Ichi all the way!
Hot Gimmick was a hot mess; i was addicted to it but totally regretted reading it afterwards. i hated every single one of the characters...maybe except Shinogu, who was just pitiful....and the ending was crappy. bleh.
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blahblahblah
February 4, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Skip Beat is a good one, you should try it! ^^
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ockoala
February 6, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Skip Beat - I always thought the story premise was excellent, but the execution was dreadful and meandering from the get-go. Except for some great chapters in the middle (when Kyoko and Sho finally start having some sparks fly when that weird vampire rock band dude starts to harass Kyoko), the entire manga just waddles around in details that go nowhere.
I would love to hand Skip Beat to a great mangaka like Kyoko Arioshi and see what she does with it.
Nevertheless, its much much better than 99.9% of the shoujo mangas out there (which is such a sad statement to consider).
The TW-drama adaptation is currently dead in the water again. Unless they make it next year or two, I don't see Ariel playing Kyoko anymore.
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39 Brit from Blighty
February 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Today I thought I might try the oppa/wiggle/pout on my husband. I needed the laundry basket brought upstairs, so asked him if he could do this for me.
"Why should I do it?" he says.
"ok, will you do it if i did the oppa/wiggle/pout?"
"What the hell is that?"
"Oppa!!!" (lots of pouting and wiggling)
He then looked rather quizzically at me and even slightly concerned. So I explained the oppa/wiggle/pout to him.
"Please fetch the laundry basket for me? Oppa!" (more wiggling and pouting).
At this point, I think he said something like a swear word then went to fetch the laundry basket for me muttering"Why am I doing this?"
Power to the oppa/wiggle/pout!
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM
*LOVE*
OPW FTW!!!
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izzie
February 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Wahaha! Winner! :) congrats on the success of your oppa/wiggle/pout!
i heard it's more effective when done with hair in pigtails. :)
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Brit from Blighty
February 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I feel empowered by it. Why have I not used this technique before? Do you think it will work on my boss, the headteacher at school?
"I need more funding for text books"
"not in the budget, I'm afraid"
"oppa" wiggle pout
"oh alright then"
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izzie
February 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Haha! I wish it's that easy at my workplace too! :) I wouldn't recommend it to be practised at work, though. Can't imagine the consequences. But hey, until someone tries it, we'll never know. :)
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Viola
February 4, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Well, I don't know about teachers or bosses, but I know for a fact that it works on judges. How to you think Brookeve is still free, happily eating strawberries with TOP, even after she set fire to all those girls who even thought about touching TOP? :)
I even dubbed it the judge-pout-wiggle, since I have been called on, as Brookeve's alibi, to use it so darn often! :P
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM
It helps when you're so cute, Viola! My oppa-pout-wiggle is just... lacking, which is why I rely on you!
40 izzie
February 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
You know you have A problem... when you're stressed at work and the image of JYP dancing in pink, flammable Hammer outfit goes on and on in your head. :(
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lb_tmi
February 4, 2011 at 10:52 AM
cuz it's "too legit, too legit to quit!" HAHAHAHAHAHA!!
we know you're on crack now!! cracktastic Dream High!!
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izzie
February 4, 2011 at 11:15 AM
And now you gave me an LSS. :(
yep. The dancing JYP in my head was moving to no music, until you reminded me of "too legit! Too legit to quit!" it's now playing in my head complete with synthesizer sound.
omo! My shoulders are moving to the beat now! :( help...
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 11:58 AM
The crotch grab is what I can't stop busting out laughing at random times for. My husband has offered to go get me some medication (in the form of a hammer to the skull) if I don't quit laughing at random times, but he does not understand! (In retaliation, I threatened to light his bug collection on fire...)
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leonardswench
February 4, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Oh, you two love bugs!!! :)
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izzie
February 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM
LOL! of course, the MJ crotch grab. :D when I saw that, I was like "Dude. Seriously. Must you do that?" but alas. he did it with fervor. and with matching polyester getup, he can't be missed from miles away. :)
and I had to pick my jaw up from the floor after he did the split finale at the cbb. :(
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41 ilovekimchee
February 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Happy Friday beautiful people! Boy do I mean that...almost got kicked out of my upstairs rental (deserved that one for keeping my room like a sty)...driving down to my brother's today then we're off to see the parents tomorrow, which is good because I get to see my parents and sister and I don't have to buy food or cook next week, but you know how families go....After the week I had I'd prefer to just stay in bed all weekend, but it's the only weekend this month both my brother and I can go.
I'm having a late lunch after giving a presentation which my manager and I edited (read my manager completely reworked)for me until literary four minutes AFTER the meeting started. You can imagine how well it went....but it's only my fourth month at work so growing pains...which will apparently continue for the next 20 (work) days since said manager, whom I LOVE, is moving to a different team and she needs to train me.
but I'm actually excited and looking forward to learning. I'm one of the lucky ones who's job entails almost directly applying what I learned in school, just need some time to breath in the process, hence ranting on the OT.
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42 izocha
February 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Dream High: The Hammer Dance disturbed, thrilled and killed me. I seriously stopped breathing for a little bit there (with a gigantic grin-very disturbing when they found me). Of all the atrocious haircuts I have had (of my own volition, sadly), I am pleased to say, I never did the amazing side sweep JYP rocked. Although, he did indeed rock that entire flashback something fierce.
However, there is a little noted beat with President Ma, showing his power, glory, and dance moves to the ecstatic chords of Europe's final count down. Again, I perish ...badabaaba badotdotdaa
...I do hope Kang seonsaeng wins over the evil oppa school director (I feel reformed seducers/ sweet men should win, at least in dramaland).
My Princess: I was really frustrated there was no kiss, slap, fight, nookie, etc. So good job changing expectations, but oh the frustration! Aagh!
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 12:02 PM
The JYP dance reminded me that the only people who want the '80s to come back are the people who weren't actually there the first time around... whether it be because they were not yet born or because they were too high to remember...
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izocha
February 4, 2011 at 1:34 PM
I kind of wept in fear and pain when I saw banana pants in Vogue a couple of years back...and I haven't bought another Vogue since, come to think of it...
The 80s were a dark time for true: big hair, crazy fashion, trickle down economics...but! amazing music! fun dancing! wacky movies!
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43 Carinne
February 4, 2011 at 11:41 AM
TGIF Peeps!
Anyone been following the Lunar New Year's specials from Korea? Does anyone know where I can watch them English subbed? It's frustrating to merely understand bits and pieces of the entire show(s). I've been watching TVB Jade channel NY's specials mean while 'cos I don't need to depend on a translator.
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44 xiaoSxin
February 4, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Happy Lunar New Year!!!!!
I'm listening to Tim's new album! ~~~ loving it so far ^^
Anybody from Tokyo here? I wonder what happened to that Mnet Kpop Event last night at CC Lemon Hall in Shibuya. I'm not even sure if it was an event.. a taping or what. Does anybody got news of how it went? I dunno who else were part of that but I know LIM JU HWAN was supposed to be there!! But alas.. no updates yet from him.ㅠㅠ
And it's my birthday next week! I don't have any grand plans. Even though I soooo wanted to. I wanted either Vegas or Hawaii.. but both plans did not came through.
I wish I can still have my Rose champagne for my birthday. VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN ~~~~ ♥♥♥
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mud
February 4, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Hi xiaoSxin! And Happy Lunar New Year to you too!
I love Tim's new album!! My favourite is Liquid. It kinda gets repetitive, but I like how it's in English even though I do prefer the Korean version. Does that make sense? I'm just so much more used to listening to Korean singing than English (even if I can't understand a single word!)
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45 jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Marathoned Attic Cat hardly even wanted to give up at all on that one towards the end.
Denial was strong within that couple!
I realized I am a pushover for the big and tall guys: Rain!, Kim Rae Won, Jo Gook, Gong Yu, Lee Min Ho (with the right clothes on.)
I love love when their hug could wrap around the girl twice.
Started Autumn in My Heart purely for the lust of SSH.
(I got it bad for the Hand Towel.)
(Thank god he's not real.)
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Grandpa
February 5, 2011 at 10:22 PM
I am big and tall. I wear the right clothes. I want to hug a girl but they won't let me. Life is so unfair.
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46 zainlovesdramas
February 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Happy Friday everyone.
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47 girlatsea
February 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Anyone else obsessed with IU's "Video Killed a Radio Star" cover on Dream High. They NEED to make a long version and release it!! ahhh
Anyway, I'm off to watch this week's My Princess episodes. I hope they don't disappoint me.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I think I've listened to this clip like... 20 times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctX40yaYnZw
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biniBningPunkista
February 17, 2011 at 9:20 AM
whaaaa... i have been looking for the song as well! any news on it if it was released already? i want the pil sook version so bad. >_<
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48 meenuby
February 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Happy OT Friday all!
My first week of the semester is finally over, thank God. Why do first weeks drag so badly? Anyway, can't wait to catch up on My Princess ep 10.
I'm debating whether to start Dream High after reading all the crack-converted reviews...but...I'm not a fan of idols. And ep 1 seems pretty awful. Maybe I should wait till the series is over...
Anyone watching the anime Kimi ni Todoke? It's absolutely ADORABLE.
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brookeeve
February 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Episode 1 is awful. Skip it. Skip the second one, too. They really aren't necessary. Start with episode 3... and we'll see you back when you're finished with the series.
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Agree with Ep 1 and most of Ep 2.
Unless - you have a lot of stress, and need to relax, put that on. In minutes your eyes will close deliciously...
Except - don't look at Bae Yong Joon when he is on screen...Your mind will go inter overdrive trying to calculate his age, how he manages to stay awake while speaking, and how much of the weed he must have smoked over the years to maintain that constant half smile...
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meenuby
February 5, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Oh noes...I sleep too much as it is. I'm notorious amongst my family and friends for oversleeping. I think I'll stick to recaps for eps 1-2.
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meenuby
February 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Dang, if it's that addictive maybe I SHOULD wait till the series is over...yunno, so I can actually get some work done and remember to do those menial activities like sleeping. And eating. :)
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girlatsea
February 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Watch Dream High! The drama takes a while to actually start (episode 4, I think) but it gets better with each episode (as does the acting.) Kim Soo-hyun is so endearing! It's definitely my new crack.
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49 girlatsea
February 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM
So, I was going to watch My Princess episodes 9 & 10. But somehow I ended up on youtube watching old IU videos. And I've never really been into 2PM but now I'm watching all these 2PM music videos and old performances. Ugh, I can't get enough of Chipmunk Jason. And to think, Wooyoung was just here this past summer. T_T
WHAT has Dream High done to me?!
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50 Christy
February 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Man, how I was looking forward to Dramabeans!
I just came from Rome, and while the trip was awesome, it feels good to be home - here with you, Dramabeans guys :)....
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jomo143
February 4, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Welcome back!
Glad to see you!
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