Archive for August, 2011

Drama Casting & News
The Musical gets picked up for broadcast, finally
by | August 21, 2011 | 57 Comments
The Musical, starring Gu Hye-sun (Boys Before Flowers) and Daniel Choi (Baby-Faced Beauty) is finally set for a fall broadcast, having been given a 10 pm timeslot on SBS for Friday nights. It’s an unusual hour for a prime-time miniseries, since those currently air on every day except for Friday, but it’s a bit better... More »


Drama Recaps
Scent of a Woman: Episode 9
by | August 20, 2011 | 192 Comments
With feelings confirmed and out in the open — hence putting to bed the conflict of self-denial — it’s time for the Dreaded Others to step in as antagonist of the day. With the burden of bad guy shifted to meddling others, at least we get some cute, sexy, happy times with our main couple... More »


Chungmuro/Film
Yoo Ji-tae begins work on feature directorial debut
by | August 20, 2011 | 17 Comments
It’s been a while since Yoo Ji-tae (Midnight FM, A Star’s Lover) announced his foray into directing features, but almost three years later, he’s ready to begin working on the project. According to one source, Yoo is currently writing the screenplay, which is described as a human drama about the heartache and love of a... More »


Drama Recaps
You’ve Fallen For Me: Episode 15 (Final)
by | August 20, 2011 | 138 Comments
We’re at the end! You know, I’m not a big fan of rushed endings (unless done right), but I’ll take what I get for this one. You’ve Fallen For Me is too lovable for me to ditch it in the dust after all I’ve been through. At least we do get a nice, neat ending... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
1 Night 2 Days: Episode 347
by | August 19, 2011 | 65 Comments
  EPISODE 347. Broadcast on August 14, 2011. girlfriday: The boys are separated for the night, as they each prepare to drive/hike/trek/schlep up to their designated waterfalls in the morning. They’ve spent their travel time pondering what to write in to the radio show, and now it’s time to put pen to paper. Or fingers... More »


Drama Casting & News
New stills from Myung-wol the Spy
by | August 19, 2011 | 83 Comments
Well, the behind-the-scenes drama may have left some awkwardness, but at least in front of the cameras it appears we’re back on track with KBS’s Myung-wol the Spy: New couple stills featuring Han Ye-seul and Eric show a happier near future for Myung-wol and Kang-woo, who are dressed in matching couple shirts and out on... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
1N2D (as we know it) to come to an end
by | August 19, 2011 | 102 Comments
javabeans: So it’s true: 1N2D is ending. girlfriday: *wails* javabeans: There’ll still be six months of episodes, though. girlfriday: *puts on sackcloth and ashes* javabeans: And all the members will be quitting at the same time, so they’re all leaving together. It’s not like one person is ditching the rest. Tags: 1N2D, conversation post, Eun... More »


Drama Recaps
You’ve Fallen For Me: Episode 14
by | August 19, 2011 | 61 Comments
It’s the last week!! I was sad, but after this episode, I’m not that sad. I think it’s commendable that the actors have really made this series more interesting than the story presents itself to be. The weaknesses in the writing are far more blatant now, especially with the musical and obstacles all resolved now.... More »


Open Thread
Open Thread #201
by | August 19, 2011 | 510 Comments
  She and Him – “Sweet Darlin’” [ Download ] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] RELATED POSTS Open Thread #200 Open Thread #199 Open Thread #198 Open Thread #197 No tags for this post.... More »


Drama Recaps
My Name Is Kim Sam Soon: Episode 6
by | August 18, 2011 | 106 Comments
Here we go! Can we have the main characters stand and be accounted for? Kim Sun Ah as Kim Sam Soon? “WHAT?! Er, I mean, Yes?” Jung Ryu Won as Yoo Hee Jin? “Here!” Hyun Bin as Hyun Jin Heon? “Yo.” Daniel Henney as Dr. Henry Kim? “Right here, ready to help Hee Jin, any... More »