@94, 97,

I'm in the City Hall mania too! Just got into it a few days ago, and I'm absolutely in love with it right now. *thanx to Samsooki's short review of the drama...hehehe..*

Agree with you that Ep 1 to Ep 3 weren't that bad, still passable with KSA and CSW's good acting. But it was the end of Ep 4 and the rest after that which turned everything to gold for me. You guys just summed it up perfectly... I don't know what to say...

In less than 3 yrs since I started watching Korean Dramas...more than 100 dramas....there are few I couldn't finished because of violences and few because I didn't like it either because chemistry between the main leads or bad writing or If I am against the value of the story...or bad translating.
*InSung is pretty is one of the drama( I sold it back to the store)
*Rival is another one that I tried to watch quite a few times and end up put it back
in the closet unfinished.
*Tear of diamond...make me mad...couldn't finish it.
*How to meet a perfect neighbor...didn't like it, barely finished...gave the DVD to
a friend
There are few more dramas I started watching then quit...but I will give it more try....Life of a retired woman...

@94 Nom_Kitteh, @100 ripgal -

Each episode thereafter builds and builds. Gets better and better. Episode 15 is a standout, mature watchers only! Then comes Episodes 17 and 18... all I can say to others is take a deep breath, relax, it is just a drama, it is only a drama, let's all just calm down and take a breath. Hehe. My wife doesn't get emotional during k-dramas or get into them like I do, but let's say she had remind herself to take a breath during these episodes. LOL.

Every episode, Cha Seung Won shows more and more of his range and depth of acting ability. And Kim Sunah is just awesome as her character grows in strength, shedding her uncertain and inexperienced level 10 civil servant mindset and meekness and becomes as strong as a force of nature, as strong as a hurricane.

It is so fun to watch this, and to root her on.

In all the previous Open Threads where people have been raving about City Hall, has anyone actually laid claim to Cha Seung-won? If not, I'm hereby naming him as my own. I'm all caught up on subbed episodes of City Hall, so I decided to do a little investigative work on The Tall Hot One; turns out he's not that much younger than me (only 6 years)! FINALLY someone I can lust after without feeling like too much like a pervert.

Oh noes...what to do about Lee Minki, though? I know...BOTH MINE!!!

Well, that was easy. ;-)

Off to find something else to watch with CSW in it. Recommendations, anyone?

@103 langdon813,

You're funny. :)

Cha Seung Won is really dynamic and his ability to deliver lines, his maturity and confidence... really good.

I don't know anything else that has CSW, but I think Fashion King (tba 2009) has him in it too.

@ langdon813

Haha, yes I looked him up. He actually has a son named 차노아, Cha Noah, which I think is a pretty interesting name [I like the name actually].

City Hall has me back into my obsession with model-esque guys. For some reason I had neglected my love for these guys [LOL], but seriously. Am I weird or does anybody else go, "Whoa," when you see Cha Seungwon's legs in his suit? They are so loooong. And his figure, most definitely model-esque.

Anyway. I haven't been watching dramas much this week, unfortunately [my drama-fever was at an all-time high last week]. Instead, I'm trying to write something... and failing. Just yesterday I was copy&pasting 2 pages of stuff I had spent all afternoon working on and found out I had copy&pasted the wrong direction, so I ended up losing all that I wrote.

Wow. I feel all drained.

On a side note, yesterday I saw the Transformers movie. Intense, intense. Typical action movie. But intense nonetheless. Quite honestly, though, I can never really tell what's going on when the Transformers are fighting. Because to me, all I see is a ton of CG, bits of metal, and mashing of stuff together. But aside from that, Transformers was a pretty interesting movie.

@104, Samsooki

Aw, thanks! I think I'm just giddy over this show; how can something rip my heart to shreds yet make me so happy at the same time? City Hall almost-but-not-quite topples Coffee Prince from my #1 Favorite Drama spot; that's how much I'm loving it. So far, everything you've recommended that I've watched has been spot-on, so I thank you for that too!

The guy playing Soo-in (another cutie!) looks familiar; what's he been in before, does anyone know?

Off to hunt down the Fashion King...

Javabeans, good luck with your move! Gah, I hate moving! I moved into my place about two years ago and still have unpacked boxes! Here's hoping you don't get smooshed by a box avalanche! :)

Onto some other topics that seem to be prevelant here: I was shocked to here about MJ's passing. This news shocked me on two levels. First, of course was that he passed at such a young age! The second was the way I found out about it, one of my coworkers was telling someone that "Thriller" was the first CD he ever got. I felt old, as "Thriller" was the first CASSETTE TAPE that I ever got.

@ambs: (I think it was you?) I too, am VERY interested in "Dream". I'm a big Kim Bum fan. He's MINE! *lol*

@Max: Glad to be of service. Also, if you do find that support group, let me know. I found myself saying just this morning, "I don't want to go to my meeting, I want to stay at home and watch KDramas!" Well, actually, I was whining. :D

@105, A.

"Am I weird or does anybody else go, “Whoa,” when you see Cha Seungwon’s legs in his suit?"

At first it was the legs (whoa), then the voice (big whoa), then when he said "If you keep doing that, I'm going to ---- ---- -- ---" (WHOA! WHOA! WHOA!); then it was the car (PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD...); then it was the sidewalk (KILL ME NOW).

Nope. Not weird at all.

Wow...something just now hit me, like one of those weird things that doesn't occur to you until you actually say it to someone else. Michael Jackson was my first celebrity crush....and now he's gone. That's just....I don't know....something.

I believe alodia claimed Mr Cha Seung Won at soompi already. :D but i think you can claim him here. LOL
I like his behind more! That's my big WHOA! opss! did i sound pervy?

btw, do not miss the quick shower scene. LIKE WHOA!

@ 94 Nom_Kitteh

Welcome to the City Hall club!

I had a better start because I watched the first 6 episodes in one go (from E-subbed at Viikii) and got hooked then. Thinking back, it is lucky that I did it that way as I might have otherwise missed this great drama due to initial mediocre review.

As Samsooki said at the last Open Thread, CH is a drama in its own class and very different from other dramas. It is so rich of materials as if several stories have been weaved into one that it does not belong to any single genre. You want a comedy, it is seriously laughing out funny and hilarious. You want a romance, it definitely is and a very deep, endearing and complex one that is awesomely enjoyable and painful to watch. (It doesn't hurt to have the HOTTEST kiss of all dramas!) It is a social piece as well. It is so smartly written and crafted that you do have to re-watch to catch in full (if you can) the meanings behind.

Not to give you any spoilers but please watch the drama very carefully as there is a lot of cross-referencing throughout the whole drama. Many lines, scenes, features shown in earlier episodes (that is, as early as episode 1) serve a purpose in later episodes.

CSW and KSA - you are the best!

With two more episodes to go, I am really nervous about how it will be wrapped up because I don't want CH to fall from my no. 1 drama position for a bad ending.....

What the---? Hello? I believe I was the first one on the internets to comment on CSW's acting chomps and I therefore rightfully have claim on him. I refuse to consider counterarguments and counter evidence. Psssh. :-)

Seriously though, seeing photos of him with his wife, son, and beautiful daughter just melt my heart. Like, I have nothing left but puddles.

And yeah, those suits are perfectly tailored for his model-body. What a beaut.
I wonder how many men realize how often we check out their legs and hips and butt.

The downside of all this excitement is the wait I have in front of me for the subs. I keep refreshing the BON subs wiki page for updates -- like that will help. So it will be a while before I get to 15 and 16.
____________

About Michael Jackson
I am having the hardest time with it.

He was loved. More than he could ever imagine.

Here is one of my favs of his. It's a cover, but still, the VOICE, that voice *shivers*:..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7POawPXZueo

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(Thank you for the welcome, epnyc. In fact, thank you to all who have been discussing CH. I am afraid to read too closely b/c of spoilers but it is nice to be in your company.)

Hey Bird

Are you here? How's your recap of CH going? I really, really want to read it. (There're other recap projects going but it would be great to see the interpretation of other CH fans.)

Thanks for the 'sit back and relax, it's just a drama' advice, Samsooki. I just finished watching the sub-version of ep 17 and 18. Want to post some thoughts at Soompi but I just can't calm down. There's so much I want to say but don't know where to start. Need to go out for some fresh air, do some grocery shopping or seeing a movie to calm myself down before re-watching and writing comments.......

@ langdon813
CSW was in a drama call The Bodyguard a few yrs back so check that one out.
All I can say is his wife is one lucky lady!

langdon, CSW mostly done movies. I really didn't know CSW till City Hall, but his movies were blockbusters in S. Korea. I'm planning on watching his old movies soon as my City Hall Fever goes down.

@Samsooki

Haha! Thanks for the clarification. My friend pronounces an-dweh as an-deh too—but then my friend didn't grow up in Korea, thus the "accent."

-

@LOVENYC52

hello! sorry, was and still working.... sshhh...
yeah! actually am enjoying both jdramas...^-^ I am just on episode 2 of Bloody Monday, but so far it's good and interesting...., yes, different from the typical jdrama...
^-^

@76 AnitaLotti and @79 langdon813 - just watched the first episode of Black & White and omg already in love with Mark Chao. And Zai Zai just cracks me up in this - so different from his previous 'serious' roles. I think I will continue this one. It'll be a nice change of pace from Shining Inheritance. Thanks for the recs! :)

@117 MEIKO - still at work?? :( sorry to hear that..especially on a friday!! glad you're enjoying bloody monday though! are you currently watching any other jdoramas? i went through a phase where i only watched jdoramas and only recently got back into Korean ones with Shining Inheritance.

*GRINNING*
am having fun reading the comments today....

Wow, I guess City Hall is one interesting drama then! LOL!!!

I should check it out soon....

Am still trying to decide which kdramas i should watch next....
Triple?
The man who cant get married?
City hall?
Queen seon Duk?
That fool?
Brilliant legacy (i started watching it weeks ago but...it gets annoying at times...most times..hehe!)?
?????????
^-^
in the meantime am on jdramas right now....

@ langdon813
even before City Hall started, I already proclaimed in soompi that HE's MINE!
I don't know him pre-City Hall news. But since I'm a big fan of KSA, i started researching about him. Found out that he's a very famous and excellent actor. Grabbed a copy of Bodyguard before City Hall started airing. So even before his Jo Guk, i declared - He's mine!
But as City Hall progress, a lot of people started claiming CSW as theirs. lol
Ok, i wouldn't mind sharing him... spread the city hall love~ :P

@epyc
exactly! first 3 episodes may not appear that interesting, as again, it was in ep4 when people started falling in love with the drama. but this drama is worth a dozen re-watch and you'll get to pick up clues and hints hidden all throughout the episodes. so realy ep 1-3 is not a waste of time.

@LOVENYC52
yup... working...urg! Actually, it's quiet now, so i get to check this site (*giggling* am getting obsessed with JavaB's site)

Other than Bloody Monday, am watching Mr. Brain....^-^ Someone mentioned that Mr.Brain is kinda boring.... hehe.... it gets dragging but am still good, the thing is, every episode has different case and different popular actors doing cameos so it gets good after awhile....
I'm trying to watch Atashinchi No Danshi....but I cant get past ep1...

@MEIKO
I don't usually make recommendations since i'm afraid my taste is different from the rest. But i'm confident to recommend City Hall to you. I think no one can go wrong with City Hall. ^_^

@121, alodia

I was pretty sure he'd been claimed already but thank you for sharing! Instead of MINE I'll shout OURS! ;-)

And you're right, whatever it takes to spread the City Hall love we must do!

For the last hour or so I've been watching Family Outing with CSW as the guest. So funny, I love that show!

@ALODIA

^-^ mmmm...... thanks! And from what i have been reading seems like you are right...
Ok, ill check that out first...

My first impression of City Hall (from the title alone) is of an endless fights, argument, politics among the townspeople and among the officials...situated in a old town with very old city hall.....then an official falling inlove with a mere local poor pretty girl...possibly a love triangle with a rich local cute guy....^-^

I guess am wrong.......^-^

WHO IS THIS CSW??? LOL!!!! let me check him out via dramawiki......^-^

@MEIKO - ahh so you don't like fluff dramas like Atashinchi? Because I was going to suggest that and Meichan no Shitsuji as fun and silly dramas to pass the time. I actually really loved Atashinchi cuz of the chemistry between all the characters - they played off each other quite well. I also really enjoyed Nodame no Cantabile because though it is 90% ridiculous and very like a manga come to life, it also has its serious moments to kind of balance it out... not to mention the amazing music. It made me wish I didn't quit piano after 12 years of lessons!!

@lovenyc52

oohhh.... I loved Nodame Cantabile!!!! It was one of the funniest jdramas i have watched! the love story between those two were so cute!!!
Is Atashinchi funny like that? I was on that episode where she was being chased by the loan sharks and she was saved by an old man who took her somewhere in a helicopter.... i stopped there... hahaha! mmm.... i was thinking, "hhhuh?!" ^-^

smiling... you call those kind of jdramas "fluff"...hehe!

mmmm I would probably check it out again.... and the Meichan too... Thanks!! ill put those on my list....

@MEIKO - ok so you DO like the same kind i do haha :) Ya I think with Atashinchi you need to get past the first episode cuz it's kind of weird. But once I got introduced to the brothers I was hooked. Especially with Sho *squeal!*. Oh, little bit of trivia. One of the guys who works at the netcafe is actually the younger brother of Eita, the guy who plays Mine in Nodame.

In Meichan no Shitsuji, there's a lot of eye candy as well :) Mukai Osamu and Mizushima Hiro were both pretty yum in it.... and it was just a really fun show. You're lucky that it's all up and subbed now. I had the HARDEST time waiting for subs each week haha.

@lovenyc52

LOL! yummy like tamaki h. ? *giggle*

ok, ok, sounds like they are funny, good dramas afterall.... ill definitely put those on my list! thanks! as long as there are interesting cuties!!!

^_^

@MEIKO - haha don't even get me started on tamaki... *drool* can't wait for his new movies to come out!!

@ 86 langdon813

Gong Yoo?!?! Where?!? Where's MY Gong Yoo?!? The mere mention of his name gets me excited!!! Ok, sorry... carry on...

@lovenyc52

Btw, these are just some of the jdramas i have watched...they quite good too (for my taste...most of them are not fluffy thought):

a million star falling from the sky
zettai kareshi
ai no uta
anego
bambino
hana yori dango
brother beat
engine
itazura na kiss
gokusen1
hana kimi
hotaru no hikari
kimi wa petto
kurosagi
nobuta wo produce
pride
slow dance

@lovenyc52 and snikki

LMAO!!!!!!
aahhh.... miss Gong Yoo.... LOL!!!

ok..., gtg... have a good weekend!!!

@MEIKO
"My first impression of City Hall (from the title alone) is of an endless fights, argument, politics among the townspeople and among the officials…situated in a old town with very old city hall…..then an official falling inlove with a mere local poor pretty girl…possibly a love triangle with a rich local cute guy….^-^

I guess am wrong…….^-^"

-- Sorry to burst your bubble - but you are indeed wrong! City Hall is much more than that (and much less cliche-ish than that)

@ 125 Meiko

"My first impression of City Hall (from the title alone) is of an endless fights, argument, politics among the townspeople and among the officials….....with a rich local cute guy."

NO, NO, NO, it is nothing like that at all. The official synopsis does not do justice to what this story is about and the reason why people don't find it interesting in the first place.

First up, CH does not have the cliches you find in many other dramas. It has a very fresh storyline although still practically about two people of entirely different background cross their paths, start a very odd relationship, and then fall hopelessly in love against all odds.

It starts off when this arrogant, ruthless and sophiscated political genius gets sent down to a country town - much against his own will - for a political maneuver. He finds all these country folks despicable including that lowest grade civil girl whose only job seems to be coffee delivery while holding endless part-time jobs as if money is the only goal in life. She wants to enter a beauty pageant for getting the prize money to pay off her credit card debt but she is too old for that. Meanwhile, he finds this ignorant and weird girl to be the perfect tool for his political gain.

What follows are hilarious fun, intriques, hopelessly romantic romance, and intense conspiracies. It is enchanting and deep at the same time. We audience are at awe at how the two change each other for the better. He, a better man in finding meanings of life and she, a woman empowered to serve the people she loves. It is nothing like what we see in other dramas but one which you make you laugh and cry at the same time. And you will SO fall in love with these two characters. Go watch it and finish the story this week with the rest of us!!

I just can't help myself from spreading the City Hall love. I haven't been this passionate since Coffee Prince, honestly.

Hi everyone!
I love KSA. Because of KSA now I love CH. Anyone who wants to watch CH but finds boring first 3 episodes ( like most of you guys found boring as I did.) just fast forward it. Than when you finished wathing episodes 16 go back and rewatch episodes 1 trough 3. Belive me no longer boring. You will see the details that you didn't notice. And makes it longer, cause ones you started liking the CH you want more and more and you want it never end. I am telling to stop after 16 cause you are going to be full of seratonin ( hormen that makes you fell like you are walking above the clauds.) so you can see the beautiness of the first episodes.
And about seing So Ji Sub, I realy wanted to see him. I wanted to take a picture with him and also woud definitly grab his behind if I was there. I have no shame whatsoever. But I am out of luck as always. I live in NJ and decided to go on vacation out of US. When SJS in NY, of course I was out of US. AGGGH I am going to die. I deserve to suffer, why why I decided go on vacation. Sigh, big sigh.
PS. Samsooki and Alodea, I love your works on soompi, Thank you very very much guys, it is always fun to read your comments.

I just came across this thread.

@104
Cha Seung-Won is mine. lol. I've been his fan for many years now, he is a very talented and hardworking actor - good in various genes, not just comedy. He starred in many good/popular movies (sold more than 20 million tickets), I personally recommend them over TV dramas.

* He caught people's attention with his acting in movie "Libera Me" in year 2000.
* He worked with Kim Sang-Jin in 3 successful comedies (Kick The Moon, Jail Breaker, Ghost House) which sold more than 10 million tickets, establishing him as the king of comedy.
* Followup works were all hits at the box office: "My Teacher Mr Kim" (fans love this film), thriller "Blood Rain" (Mr X wrote a review on it in 2005, he considered CSW's performance here his best), "The Big Scene / Murder, Take One" (also very good, from the awesome director Jang Jin). Jang Jin directed him again in 2007 movie "My Son" (broke many viewers' heart).
* His most recent work is action movie "Eye For An Eye" with Han Seok-Gyu (also a top actor). The director is Kwak Kyung-Taek (Friend), it was reported last year that CSW would make a cameo appearance in director Kwak's TV drama "Friend".

@105
I don't think Fashion King will get materialized; I read one of his recent interviews, he said that he will be doing promotional works for movie 'Saving My Wife' (this is 2nd time he worked with Song Yoon-Ah, following Jail Breaker in 2002) after wrapping up City Hall.

He's mostly in movies so I don't know when we'll get to see him on the small screen again. We never know though... He was supposed to star in MBC drama White Tower in 2007; PD Ahn Pan-Seok worked with him several times, most recently in movie "South Of The Border". CSW was the original choice to play the lead character Jang Joon-Hyuk and Kim Myung-Min (i'm also a fan of his) was chosen to play Choi Do-Young. CSW's schedule didn't work out at the end, KMM ended up playing Jang Joon-Hyuk and the role Choi Do-Young went to Lee Seon-Gyun. KMM gave an amazing performance there, I sometimes wonder what it would like if CSW were to play this role. Hehe.

@ ASIANROMANCE and EPYC

^-^ LOL! ok guys! thanks! You have convinced me...^-^ for the kdrama, i will watch CH first...
and ill definitely put the Atashinchi on my list....

THANKS for the comments, helps me choose, really. ^-^

sorry for the late reply....was working....sleeping.... just woke up....urg! life!

~ Cha Seung-Won's profile at Darcy Paquet's Koreanfilm.org

Cha Seung-won (b. June 7, 1970) received an engineering degree from Mokwon University before embarking on a career as a model in 1988. After finding success in modeling, he was cast in the TV sitcom "New York Story", which would eventually pave the way for his debut in film.

Although his debut film Holiday in Seoul (1997) and many of the films to follow did not establish him as a major star, in 2000 he would score a significant hit playing the villain in firefighting film Libera Me. The following summer, the runaway success of Kim Sang-jin's comedy Kick the Moon (over 4.3 million tickets sold) secured his place in the industry as a leading actor with strong star appeal. All of his films since then have been successes at the box-office.

In early 2003, Cha took on a slightly more serious role as a corrupt schoolteacher who is transferred to a country school in the film My Teacher, Mr. Kim. The film grossed over 2.4 million admissions and drew Cha additional praise for his acting abilities. His next role then re-united him with director Kim Sang-jin in a successful comedy {Ghost House} about a man who buys a dream home, only to discover it is haunted by a young female ghost.

In 2005 Cha put aside the comic roles he had become known for and appeared in the grisly period-set thriller Blood Rain. The film's better than expected commercial success confirmed Cha's popularity among Korean audiences. In late 2005 Cha will appear for the first time in a film {The Big Scene (also known as Murder Take One)} by reknowned comedy director Jang Jin.

Extracted from Mr. X's SEP-11-2005 review on CSW's 2005 movie "Blood Rain"
http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/blood-rain-dvd-review/
[[[[....Cha Seung-Won ironically said, in an interview after the screening of the film: “I finally graduated from middle school. Now the real studying begins.” He’s got a point. While Koreans have elected him as one of the few bonafide box office draws, it was a long and painful process for him. Starting with modeling in the late 80s, getting a few decent roles in TV Dramas, finally debuting on the big screen, with only one-dimensional characters which did little to further his career. Then came ’리베라 메 (‘Libera Me’), not exactly a great film, but his performance there raised more than a few eyebrows. Do we have a good actors on our hands? It wasn’t until Cha met and started working with Kim Sang-Jin and writer Park Jung-Woo that his potential got fulfilled. Several surefire comedy hits followed, establishing him as the (male) King of Comedy. Women loved him because he showed warmth, he was masculine without unnecessary machismo, and had a great sense of humour; men respected him because he was like the older friend next door, who acted tough but was always great fun to deal with. But the moment you realize people really like your work, something changes. You stop thinking about the quick bucks, and start worrying about your future. For how long could he continue to do comedies? Until people got tired of him? Then that positive greed and hunger to become a better actor comes out. One could safely say ‘Blood Rain’ is the turning point of Cha’s career. Assuredly stoic and stubborn in the first part, slowly allowing his conscience to get the better of his rationality in the second, Cha gives what could be considered his best performance to date. Charisma and ability to deliver ad-lib aside, this role required a lot of focus: he couldn’t explode with his screen presence, because Won-Gyu’s tongue is sharper than his physicality. For that reason alone, his efforts doubled, and although it’ll take time for him to adapt to his new ‘clothes,’ and maybe even more to be accepted by critics as a ‘serious’ actor, I think he’s got all the potential in the world to do that.]]]

Extracted from Mr. X's JAN-02-2006 review on CSW's 2005 movie "The Big Scene"
http://twitchfilm.net/archives/004670.html
[[[[[......The script was sent to heavyweights Seol Kyung-Gu and Han Suk-Gyu, who both refused for different reasons -- Han was working with Im Sang-Soo on 그때 그사람들 (The President's Last Bang), and Seol didn't want to play a prosecutor once again after 공공의 적 2 (Another Public Enemy) -- so the final choice went to Cha Seung-Won. Jang wasn't completely sure Cha could handle a role like this, but he couldn't ignore the drawing power of the talented actor, who was close to reaching the 20 Million tickets sold with all his films. But he effectively transformed in 혈의 누 (Blood Rain) and responded instantly to Jang's filming style, more focused on rehearsals and direct interaction than storyboards and camera tricks.

The main reason why the film works, outside of Jang's usual creativity, is that Cha was able to quickly absorb the working style of the director, so he didn't feel out of place.....]]]]]

Okay, okay. It's Helena who originally "owns" CSW. It was her who introduced CSW to me/us prior to City Hall. :P

@mishane
I don't remember whether 1 % of Anything improved per say, instead I would say the flow of the story and the lack of character development was frustrating till the end. The ending ended too nicely---I didn't mind that in the twdrama Prince turn to Frog, but in 1% of Anything it seemed a bit force. Also, I was so frustrated with the main guy character. Actually Lee Seung-ki's character in Brilliant Legacy/Shining Inheritance isn't exactly more complex but at least his evolution into a better person is better developed. It was one of my first dramas, so I don't remember being it bad but I'm sure I would find more problems with it now. Brilliant Legacy is pretty cliche, but surprising watchable. I really hope no complications arise (due to the stepmother's meddling) between the grandmother and Eun-sung towards the end (that would be redundantly cliche).

Ah! I'm really behind on my City Hall viewing---it was the drama that I looked the most forward to last "season" and I'm so behind now. I think a City Hall marathon needs to be in my plans for this weekend! That sounds good actually---I've been missing the intense chemistry b/t KSA and CSW...

@ Helena

What a lot of fantastic information on Cha Seung-won, thank you for posting it! You've given me several things to look forward to seeing after City Hall ends (which I"m so not ready for).

Plus you've inspired me to step it up...if I can't lay claim to CSW, I better go study up on Lee Minki if I want to hang on to him. ;-)

All,

How are you all understanding CIty Hall past ep 9? I finished ep 9 and there are no more subs!!! Is someone recapping it? I have stayed away from soompi because I have serious phobia about spoilers (like serious, serious phobia).

I tried Viikii, but the print of their videos is so LQ, it spoils my enjoyment. It also makes me feel sea sick. lol.

Anyway, I ended up watching Family Outing to get my CSW fix. Am I the only one to think that CSW and Hyori had mad chemistry, after the second part of that outing (when they make breakfast together)? I don't know a thing about Hyori but I thought she was adorable. I would love to see the two of them in a drama but if I were CSW's wife, I would not give it a green light.

@Helena,
Thank you so much for the information about CSW! How does a 40 year maintain abs like that?

Does anyone have photos of his son? He's like 20 or something, right? If mom and dad are that beautiful, then I can't even begin to imagine what that son looks like.

happy caturday everyone!!!

@149, Nom_Kitteh:

I would ask on the soompi CH thread if anyone knows of a place to DL the episodes with hard or soft subs.

***

Update: I recapped Eps 1-2 of CH, and am on Ep 3. Tomorrow, maybe Eps 4-6?

(btw, doing proper recaps is hard! gotta DL the raws, making your own screen caps, re-translating the dialogue, watching scenes multiple times, formating, commenting, editing, and more editing.... I have NO idea how JB does it so well and so often.)