Archive for October, 2011

Drama Recaps
Tree With Deep Roots: Episode 3
by | October 23, 2011 | 40 Comments
It’s really fun to watch a conversation between two people that makes you feel like you’re in a verbal boxing match with giants. Every time Lee Do landed a nicely-veiled hit to his father I practically cheered… Wait, I actually did cheer. We’ve got secret orders, political maneuvering, and shadowy groups of idealists bent on... More »


Drama Recaps
High Kick 3: Episodes 18-21
by | October 22, 2011 | 23 Comments
This week on High Kick, we start to solidify the foundations of the various types of relationships between our side-characters. Even our minor characters get their moment to shine and now I want to package Julien as my devoted cheerleader on the sidelines whenever things go sour. (Note: Monday’s episode aired the following day, so... More »


Drama Casting & News
Ji Jin-hee joins Gu Hye-sun in aviation drama
by | October 22, 2011 | 151 Comments
Ji Jin-hee (Dong Yi, The Man Who Can’t Marry) is returning to SBS with a drama titled Take Care of Us, Captain, in which he plays a skilled and perfectionist pilot opposite Gu Hye-sun (The Musical), his co-pilot and love interest. The drama was formerly called Fly Again, which was a smoother-sounding title but also... More »


Celebrity News
High Kick’s Kim Ji-won in Elle Girl
by | October 22, 2011 | 18 Comments
Kim Ji-won is one of the new young rookies in the sitcom High Kick 3: Counterattack of the Short Legs, and I think bound to be one of the big stars launched by the show (along with Lee Jong-seok, in particular). And thanks to her heightened profile on the series, she’s already landed a fashion... More »


Celebrity News
Lee Da-hae launches new jewelry line
by | October 22, 2011 | 37 Comments
After the recent success of Miss Ripley and her successful fan meeting and CG shoots in China, Lee Da-hae is continuing her streak with a new jewelry line, which launched on October 10. Lee’s jewelry line was launched by Mzuu, which is headed by the designer Park Min-joo.  If that name sounds familiar at all, it’s because... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
1 Night 2 Days: Episode 356
by | October 21, 2011 | 26 Comments
It’s an educational trip with a Buddhism slant today, which turns out to be pretty enlightening, actually. “Educational” isn’t something you’d think would necessarily be fun… but with these five personalities involved in the lesson, their interaction is bound to be entertaining, any way you slice it.   EPISODE 356. Broadcast on October 16, 2011.... More »


Drama Casting & News
Min Hyo-rin now up for Full House 2
by | October 21, 2011 | 62 Comments
Looks like Full House 2 is going ahead with recasting, rather than working out conflicts with previously cast leads Noh Min-woo and Hwang Jung-eum. Now Min Hyo-rin (Sunny, Romance Town) is a leading contender for the female lead, according to reps who confirmed that she received the offer and is considering it. Also, we finally... More »


Drama Recaps
The Musical: Episode 7
by | October 21, 2011 | 60 Comments
Wahoo! We left the retreat! Life becomes so meta for Ock Joo Hyun here, as Kang Hee even considers a role on “Count of Monte Cristo,” a role she had already performed in Korea. And then she even sings the song in the episode. I felt gypped they didn’t put more of the song in. SONG... More »


Open Thread
Open Thread #210
by | October 21, 2011 | 526 Comments
  Lucky Soul – “White Russian Doll” [ Download ] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] RELATED POSTS Open Thread #209 Open Thread #208 Open Thread #207 Open Thread #206 No tags for this post.... More »


Celebrity News
Song Joong-ki with scarecrow buddy for Vogue
by | October 21, 2011 | 63 Comments
Is it just me, or do the Yoo Ah-in and Song Joong-ki photo shoots always come in pairs? Well they do both have movies getting ready to premiere. Song’s rom-com Penny-Pinching Romance with Han Ye-seul premieres in a few weeks, where he plays a broke, girl-crazy slacker. Well, a CUTE broke, girl-crazy slacker. He is... More »