Posts Tagged ‘Kim Sumi’

Sitcoms/Variety Shows
Vampire Idol: Episodes 1-3
by | December 9, 2011 | 80 Comments
Another new show! We’ve been keeping an eye on Vampire Idol, eager to see if the reality would prove to be as wacky and fun as it sounded. And based on the first few installments that premiered this week on cable channel MBN, I think I can safely say: It doesn’t suck. In fact, it’s... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
The Vampire Boys, idols, and managers of Vampire Idol
by | December 3, 2011 | 91 Comments
girlfriday: Omg. javabeans: So. This looks amazing. In one sense of the word amazing. girlfriday: Like scrape-your-jaw-off-the-floor amazing? Wonder-if-you’re-sober amazing? javabeans: I-guess-the-description-really-was-accurate amazing? girlfriday: I’m not sure WHAT I imagined for alien vampire prince who travels to Earth to become an idol star, but this is definitely BETTER. Tags: cable programs, conversation post, Hong Jong-hyun,... More »


Chungmuro/Film News
48th Grand Bell Awards
by | October 17, 2011 | 102 Comments
October 17 was the night of the 48th Grand Bell Awards (or, per its Korean name, Daejong Awards), and it was a big event for a few films in particular. And while the Joseon-era David-versus-Goliath action sageuk Bow: The Ultimate Weapon didn’t sweep the categories, it did take home a nice chunk of them. But... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
Noh Min-woo to headline Vampire Idol?
by | October 10, 2011 | 93 Comments
Okay, forget the Full House remake/sequel/rehash. Been there, done that. Let’s get Noh Min-woo onboard with this. Upcoming MBN sitcom Vampire Idol is reportedly wooing Noh to play the undead pretty boy who travels to Earth (because apparently he’s an alien AND a vampire) to fulfill his dreams of becoming an idol star. God, I... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
1 Night 2 Days: Episode 337
by | June 12, 2011 | 73 Comments
And with that, we conclude the delightfully amusing Actress Special of 1 Night 2 Days, which is a little sad because it totally whets my appetite for more. But on the other hand, the rarity of such an event is a large part of the reason why it’s so entertaining when that blue moon swings... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
1 Night 2 Days: Episode 336
by | June 5, 2011 | 87 Comments
Actress Special continues! Some lie, some cheat, some get a cold dose of reality (literally). It’s great.   EPISODE 336. Broadcast on May 29, 2011. javabeans: It’s hilarious to see the difference in the two teams as they start the race. Team Su-geun gets the idea right away to search the car for clues, and... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
1 Night 2 Days: Episode 335
by | May 29, 2011 | 71 Comments
  EPISODE 335. Broadcast May 22, 2011. javabeans: So here we are with the highly anticipated Actress Special. I was half-anticipating it, and half-skeptical that the gimmick would wear thin. But I’m happy to report that I got a huge kick out of this episode, and thought it was a hoot. I wished it were... More »