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7 episodes into Coffee Prince and I'm having a hard time staying interested. I hope it gets better. :-/ I've heard such good things about it and I love the deep voice guy, but other than that, it's almost painful to watch. I'll keep trucking. :)
@ ackoala: In these tough economic times, while the onus is on the girlfriend to prove that the bail money was a loan, unless you are really wealthy and wouldn’t blink an eye at $600, its hard to believe that a person would just gift $600 to a significant other.
But people do, don't they? It was in the news a week or two ago about some man preying on women in the Lonely Heart's column, which is such a douchey and typical thing to do, and sadly it's not even surprising that women fall for it. But he got caught, the scumbag.
Happy Friday everyone!
I was having comp difficulties and was afraid to do any leisure activities for fear of losing power or information. I just finished reading all of #113 and wow! I've missed everyone this week! Loved the romanization discussion. I'm learning so much. Helped with my pronunciation too! Thanks.
Anyway....
@robotmatsuri
Thank you so much for the sugestions. I haven't looked into it yet but I definitely will!
@53 djes ICOMYM’s members….., may I get your attentions?
Yes! Why am I so pissed? Why do the young-uns have to be so darn cute!
@57 Nom_Kitteh : Hindi movies
I actually wanted to know about "Paa." Do you know if anyone has seen it? I've read and watch some of the previews and its interesting but I'd like to know hat others thought about it. Also that latest with Kareena and Saif where he's a terrorist? I wanted to see this so bad but didn't know it was playing until it was gone.
And did someone say SHAHID!!!! *swoon*
I'm trying to finish CITC this weekend but I do have one question is Will it Snow addictive? Reading the blurb at the beginning of JB's recaps I'm under the impression that its a little emotionally draining so I wanted to know if its a drama that should be watched week to week or could be marathon'd without a gallon of ice cream?
Any echos on the new Shahid and Genelia film? It was premiered on the 15th.
Check out Shirley Valentin for those approching a crossroad in your life or not:
one minute you laugh your head off and the next you cries your eyes out. It is indeed a good watch.
@80 Nom_Kitteh
Neither actually... But I'm a huge fan of Bengali directors/writers (Satyajit Ray, Aparna Sen, Ritupurno Ghosh) and same with Tamil directors (Mani Ratnam, Gautam Menon,etc). And I heart Mumbai, probably one of my favorite cities and my interest in Marathi stemmed in part because I did an internship in Mumbai one summer.
@Amg1
Orange Days is one of my favorite jdoramas as well...I thought both the leads did a great job. And Kou and Tsumabuki Satoshi had great chemistry.
Just finished my review, and I want to drop something here. I totally love this site. Glad, I found it actually haha....long way here ^^
Anyone watched You're beautiful? I heard so much about this drama, but I'm not really sure whether watch or not, because I'm not really a fan of Park Shin Hye.
So, is it worth to watch?
Hope everyone have good time now, since christmas is very close. Don't know why, but this year I'm really exicted about christmas. I'm gonna make cookies tomorrow, will try to find more episodes of On Air, and try to watch the 1st ep WISFC :D
If you want a funny, light watch, I'd say You're Beautiful is okay. If you already don't like Park Shin-Hye, maybe not--her character annoyed me to be honest. Maybe read the recaps to see if it's something you'd like?
I just finished WISFC episode 6 earlier, things are starting to pick up--fast. I thought that Tae-Joon was a stand-up guy, but he has proven me otherwise. What a petty jerk.
P.S. Go Soo's stares are so full of intensity they scare me sometimes. :O
The story is: he was attacked on Wall Street. He punched the guy in the face and proceeded to head home, but he was followed to his apartment building, so that's when he used his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills.
But I agree with walking away. According to The Art of War -- escape is not defeat.
@viola
Why didn't I find out about Aznv before?! I went ahead and created an account. Awesome site! Thank you so much!!! Now, all I have to do is download the required media player.
@reluctantbutaddicted
And don't forget, Diaper-Changer at 3am.
@lumi
I'm confused...or just lazy to figure out how to download videos and subtitles from d-addicts. But if I get really really desperate to watch a drama, that would be my last resort (or buy a box set).
And to the rest who plan to watch a movie this weekend, if you have time, catch Up in the Air. Great film!
Oh, isn't that that drama with the girl who gets put into a boy band? I heard some people might like it......
:)
Judging by the number of raving fan-atics who caused temporary site crashes for dramabeans, I would say that ppl like it... just a little. Check out dramabeans recaps: http://www.dramabeans.com/tag/youre-beautiful/
Since you are going to be busy with the last min shopping, does it mean that you are not watching Avatar tonight ( the premiere night)?? I'm sorry to hear that since we all know how much you were looking forward to this movie :(
As for CITC, I gave up in "harassing" you into watching it...so many drama's ..so little time. I understand, my friend.
Is anybody else ( besides serendipity and nycgrl) going away for the holidays? I can't remember clearly, but I believe someone else here is going to Korea or was it Thailand during this season....Have fun...
My oldest sister just left SF, will stay overnight in Miami, before flying to Brazil- a Amazon River cruise...sounds good to me...in case you are wondering, I just live vicariously through my 3 (single) but world traveled sisters...Some day I will go again, too(did it before the kids were born). So, all you single people here, go and enjoy your travelling now...go see the world ;)
I'm headed out to a Christmas concert - snow not scheduled to begin until after midnight, but people predictably freaking out right, left and center. LOL!
@ greentea....
LOL! Well, if there is a question that will get this thread going! Yes, many of us have seen it. Yes, many of us have loved it. LOL! It's a comedy. If you want light and fluffy, ready to make fun of anything funny (and believe it or not, one review criticized it for being "frivolous" - well, DUH!) this is for you. If you want serious, this is NOT for you. It's actually unlike most k-dramas I've seen in that it did go straight for the funny, having 1 of the few scenes in ANY show that had me fall out of a chair laughing, but also having a scene that had me crying buckets.
It's in my top 5 favorite k-dramas of all time. It is not perfect, but it's really well done, and a fun ride.
Go to the sidebar of this site, to the finished recaps, and you'll find all the YAB news that is fit to print, including recaps and spoilers, so buyer beware.
I understand that SBS is marathoning YAB all this weekend as a rerun. That should be a hoot. If I was in Korea, I'd SO be throwing a watching party.
(hey samsookie - CiTC dropped itself into the top 5 as of now....hint hint hint)
Off to listen to creole christmas music....laissez les bon temps roulez!
I noticed I'm been doling out legal advice (boring) and have not contributed any drama talk (exciting) today.
Must remedy that now:
1. Robbers - I'm up to episode 9 and not loving it, but in honor of my unnis, will persevere and finish it this weekend, if possible, so I can go on my date with someone special and have something to talk about. :-)
2. WISFC - Love Go Soo, hate Han Ji-wan, indifferent to Han Ye-seul, but drama is seriously causing me love/hate spasms.
3. Damo - up to episode 6 - want to have a truly meaningful discussion about it once I finish, so will refrain from revealing any of my thoughts about this drama right now.
I've got ROI and CitC to watch before Chuno starts, but its a nice manageable amount, I think.
Went to the Thursday midnight screen and saw it in 3D. Wow, I didn't know 3D had some this far -- no jitter or motion headache, and the screen truly is there in front of your lap.. Hmm, now Ttinking about how Go Soo would look in front of my lap . . .
The expressiveness of the Blue Men with Thongs was remarkable. (Didn't like that Sigourney Weaver's blue chic was wearing a Stanfurd shirt tho. WHATEVERZ) The love story itself is the best part of the movie, as the facial expressions and overall body language was pretty great. No O/NPW though. Maybe in Avatar 2?
It's Dances with Wolves in the jungle, but it's also a grizzled cartoon of Marine "ooh-raa!!" banter, tough-talking scientists who also have their own self-interests, a tale on globalization, the contractor life of soldiers of fortune, and so on.
And in fact, the biggest James Cameron progression was that the script was, though not that original, was by far the most mature, accomplished thing James Cameron has ever been a part of. Military and corporate-as-military tropes has been part of James Cameron films for years (and though he himself is a ecoactivist, his muse still harks back to post-Vietnam sensibility -- the rehabilitated soldier-turned-counterculture rebellion, the disdain AND admiration for leatherneck protocol, the alpha-sexism with having woman either strive for Amazonian empowerment or be objects of casual misogyny . . . which is nicely subverted by Sigourney Weaver's character, who is intelligent, cynical, compassionate, and therefore very real) the efficiency of operations . . . but here, it's all much further along.
I wasn't as enthralled with its world building as some others were. The thing I most appreciated was not the CGI (which is well done, pretty, but still indiscriminate . . . the jungle still looked like any other jungle on Earth but with pretty highlights) near the beginning, where the main character had to interact with the indigenous life from a scientific, zoological perspective. That is, the film was congnizant that not all big animals, when fronting, meant to kill. Some do it in order to establish territory and are not aggressive predators. Some animals move in herds. Some animals react when one link of the local ecochain is broken. Film explores that a bit, and THAT is when you really feel "wow, I am REALLY in Pandora!!!" A little science talk makes it a lot more real.
It's a nice adventure with a lovely love story (and the blue men have really nice bodies. Curiously I didn't see any genitalia. Budget constraints, or does reproduction occur through their hair? Seriously, it seems they do everything with their hair.) If you can see it in 3D, definitely go for it!!
I'm not a lawyer just an old lady. My advise to the young lady trying to recoup her $600, is chalk it up as the price you paid for a lesson learned and move on! Oh, and try to pick a better sort of gentleman next time.
One more week and its Christmas! Will there be an OT? Yes, my life is so boring and I'll have nothing better to do, that I care about OT's on Christmas!
2 more episodes of IRIS to watch (waiting for subs). Really enjoying it, nice break from Rom/Coms. Looks like WISFC will be next on my watch list.
Enjoy this festive season and stay safe! I'm working this weekend keep out of my ER!
"(Didn’t like that Sigourney Weaver’s blue chic was wearing a Stanfurd shirt tho. WHATEVERZ)"
Stinkfoo envy much? :-P
She is an alum, you know. And The American President was also an alum, just FYI.
Regardless, thank you for an awesome review! And I'm not even imbibed the happy sauce yet, sparkly dress and fab new boots ready myself for tonight's 987th Christmas party of the season. Is it over yet?
@ coco
Best advice ever. Wish I took that advice to heart when my evil ex cheated on me and dumped me, but nooooo, I had to write a scathing ode to a failed relationship in my 5th year reunion book, and now it's immortalized forever in print and another 5 years later, I'm all white picket fence, 2 kids, a dog and a husband happy. What I'm saying is: it does get better, and it happens for a reason, just hang in there when the heartache happens.
I ran away as fast as I could but I read a few words on the home page of DB that looked like a MAJOR IRIS spoiler if you're not finished like me (I still have eps 19 and 20 to go), so be careful!
This is a list of Jdorama shows I have seen, hope is of some use to those who like the J-flavor
Absolute Boyfriend (Zettai Kareshi) - comedy
Ai no Uta - family
Akai Ito-Romance
Arifureta Kiseki- drama
Attention Please- comedy
Boku Dake no Madonna- Romance
Celeb to Binbo Taro- comedy
Galileo- detective- mistery
Hana Kimi- comedy- romance
Honey And Clover- romance
Hotaru no Hikari- comedy- romance
Innocent Love- romance
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko- Man who cant marry- Comedy
Koizora- drama -Romance
Majo no Jouken- romance- drama
Medaka- drama
Nodame Cantabile- comedy- drama
Orange Days- romance
Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no you ni- Romance
Tatta Hitotsu no Koi- drama- romance
Teppan Shojo Akane-family-food
Yama Onna Kabe Onna- comedy
@106 greentea--
You MUST watch "You're Beautiful"! I was wary of it at first b/c the whole look of the guys and make-up, etc. but it is one of my favorite dramas so far!
I happened to be rewatching On Air episode 3 yesterday, and was laughing at the corny lines that Song Yoon-Ah's character has used before in her dramas.
"My heart is not available for takeout."
"My love is getting downloaded right now."
"Your love takes buffering."
So I'm curious, what's the corniest line you've ever heard in a drama?
This recipe is under the category of "fast , easy and yummy"
Cooking time 1 hour
prep time 30 min
Ingredient
- 15 to 18 large chicken wings washed and drip-dried( crunchier skin when cooked)
-1 cup pf white sugar
-2 "rounds"( explaination later*) of dark soy sauce ( I use Amoy)
-3 "rounds" of light soy sauce
- ground black pepper
-1 handful of oil
Preheat oven @ 380 degree
--On a large oven pan, mix the sugar with the chicken wings. Now drizzle the soy sauce on the chicken in a circular motion (** each large circular motion of drizzling = 1 "round" ...sorry, I cook all the time, but never really "measure" the actual amount. All the women in our family cook " by taste, smell, and look"...yes, when I first learn from my mother, I was "ugh...how???", but 30 years later, I'm doing the exact same thing) Dark soy sauce 2 rounds...Light 3 rounds
--Sprinkle the ground black pepper lightly onto the chicken ( enough to see some , but not too much to "overkill"- should not taste the black pepper, just a hint of it.)
--Pour cooking oil into a "scooped" hand and mix this with the meat
--Line up the wings so that it's a row of "w" ( the drummets of the wings on your left side)
--place the tray of chicken in oven and cook for 1 hour
The results- beautiful, yummy chicken wings
If you want the skins of the wings to be "a little bit " crunchy- BROIL on HIGH for 3-5 min . PLEASE keep an eye on the meat during this part or else- burnt wings
Actually, a lot, a heck of lot of dialogue in k-dramas are unbearably corny when lifted out of context. But that's what makes it such a goofy, enjoyable ride.
Honestly if you're not liking it by now, you're not going to like it by episode 13 and you're not going to like it by the end. And honestly the best half of the drama is the first 13 episodes (I'm kind of a hardcore stan and I love the whole thing, but I've been told the first half to 3/4 is the best part and afterwards it gets kind of slow). so yeah if it's painful for you to watch (again I don't understand how) then just quit.
Can I specifically ask, though, what you don't like about it?
i mean (I'm trying to think of what could be a negative) maybe it's the whole keeping-your-gender-a-secret thing...?
JHB: It’s not that simple, we have history, ever since I was his housekeeper in Paris….. (ockaola fell out of bed laughing, seriously, funniest inside reference to writer’s earlier work Lovers in Paris)
PSH: How long does it take to buffer your love.
LCH: Do not bother JHB anymore, because that person is *cue dramatic music* ……my air supply. And my air supply is dying……..of an incurable disease.
LOL! Thanks for that. I had about the same reaction during the 'housekeeper in Paris' part. Btw, I loved that the Director brought up that cheesy buffering line again in the last episode. :D
@ 53 djes,
I See MY Alcheon (MINE, ONLY MINE!!! XD)
thank you for the early New Year's gift, well if you please have them wrapped and send it to me, mwuahahahaha...
i assume you're still enjoying the long holiday (since yesterday was a holiday), but here i am stuck in the office with nothing to do (the boss is on leave), well, i'm just going to spend my day in the OT and download some YT vids :P
happy friday everyone (and saturday to some)...
for all the-last-minute gift shoppers, i wish you all the luck for getting the gift...
and happy holiday to you all...
the great thing about holidays... the FOOD... but sadly i am over 800 miles from home and all the FOOD galore... spending weekends eating instant noodles...
talking about food, after last week OT talking about Durian made me craved for one, so i bought it last night and ate it, it's so yummy...
-edit
decided to join hjkomo n momosan's goal to have-samsooki-recap-CitC..
CitC CitC CitC CitC XD
I took the recommendation of a previous thread. I'm really enjoying "What's Up Fox?" I am in love with Chul Soo. He's this innocent guy who's in love with his Noona. She can't see him as a man, but as a little brother.The second story is not too bad.
@Belleza,
avatar... it's 160 minutes right?? i'm planning on seeing it tomorrow with some friends, from my sister's and your opinion and other comments here, i think i wouldn't be dissapointed (finger crossed)
"I didn’t know 3D had some this far — no jitter or motion headache, and the screen truly is there in front of your lap.. Hmm, now Ttinking about how Go Soo would look in front of my lap . . . "
Yes, please PD-nim, Please make WISFC on 3D and make it as worldwide release, but please only Go Soo scene in it XD
My Girl is 12 years my junior..ha.ha.ha....so I love “What’s Up Fox?” Had we have some problems due to the age difference? you bet but I won't have it any other way,,, but after 13 years of knowing each other it start to get a bit easier, never a dull moment.... I recommend for single woman to try it at least once in their life, whether you be the older party or him, it will truly change the way you approach relationships after that.... :o
@111 cingdoc
Me too! I live vicariously through my baby sister. In fact, she just moved from NYC to Stockholm last week. The wonderful thing is that I get to go visit her wherever she lives. So yeah...I just started my Stockholm 2010 fund...hopefully it'll be ready by July :)
Happy Holidays everyone! thanks to the person who recommended Orange Days on the previous OT. I watched it in one go and loved it. I didn't realize that Tsumabaki Satoshi is the same actor in Dororo movie. I'm waiting for Dororo 2 to come out since I loved the first movie. I just recently watched Stardust with Michelle Pfeiffer. It's such an excellent movie. All the actors and actresses are good. I'd highly recommend it to everyone.
My bday is almost over, thanks God :) survived another one :) my mom was so cute -she said her and my dad celebrate it for 3 days already :), she is baking special pastry :). Sad part - I cannot have it as they r in another part of world than me :(.
I wanted to watch another drama by Hong sisters and found one on dramafever , I thought it was theirs -"bad couple". I just remembered that there is word 'couple' in the name and apparently I was very wrong :)) it should be 'fantasy couple' :)
gotta thank you for bringing to light sungha jung...he's on perpetual replay right now.
ironmouse 132
mothers...they're great. my parents live in another state, and for my birthday, my mother said she'll make some miyeok guk (seaweed soup) and eat it on my behalf...hahaha.
dramalover,
You are complaining about a "foreign" actor in a drama stolen from a Japanese drama/manga? What is intrinsically Korean about this story - I would think that the issues are actually universal.
If you would have said you had your doubts about Nichkhun because so far he has not shown that he can act worth beans, I would agree with you wholeheartedly. But saying you are against him because he's not native Korean and has an accent...that sounds like it has more to do with your prejudices than with Nichkhun's artistic merit.
I always wondered why Nichkhun stayed in the back of his group during interviews, never saying very much even though he seems to have many fans who adore him. Well, now I think I understand why he just smiles.
Started "Tree of Heaven" out of sheer curiosity. Still curious so I will continue. The only thing... I think PSH has cried 12 separate times already! WTH! And Lee Wan, though I definitely don't think he's the best actor, for some reason, I like seeing him on screen, plus I think that its great to see his progression from TH to STS. I'm not sure if I buy autism as his ailment but hey, just finished ep 1.
@122 cingdoc
Sounds great! Gonna have to try it, very, very soon!
@136 nea:notoriousnoona
I'm glad that you like it....the recipe is good for either wings or thighs or drumsticks...for best results, mix the sauces with the meat well, then add blk pepper and last the oil...my girls like the skins to be more crunchy, so I found out it's best if you place skin facing up. I love this because it NOT time consuming, and thus I can just "whip it out" like *snap* that ;)
@langdon
I just finished epi 3 of IRIS...ok...it's getting good, and yes...LBH is growing on me...he's cute, but ...I like my Gong Yoo more ;) I'm very loyal to my man ( men...JJH, JGS and the rest of my manrem ;)
@holiday party at work
unlike the rest of you guys, my work place's party is veeeery mild ( what's milder than PG13???) It's just going to be all day buffet ( everyone can just stroll in/out of the meeting room and get stuff...can stay and mingle and return to work)...yeah...I will probably just peek in between patients, chat up with a couple other workers, and work throughout the day...sorry , no awesome sauce :)
@holiday schedule
Besides work, I will be busy with the girls since they will be home during the breaks. Even though, the Christmas party will be at my sister in law's house , I got the pleasure of making the main dishes and then bring them over..yeah(unfortunate for me, none of my sis in law can cook). I will make the sticky rice again (different side of the family, so no repeat), and also a full 7 bones/ribs prime ribs ( the ironic part will be that I will not eat any of the beef - no red meat for me ;)..oh well.
What I'm looking forward is that my friend, my Hyung Tae, will be in town and hopefully will spend Boxing Day with me and my family, catching up :)
Sounds really after a should/must see drama. Ok, I will give a try :D
Since I'm in the mood of funny and light drama (after having sad and depressing).
@ 121 robotmatsuri
where do you watch On Air? I'm trying find to find the eng subs, but no suceess yet
any links that you can share? ^^
My J-drama recommendation:
1. Hotaru no Hikari
2. Love Revolution
3. Itoshi Kimi E
All from Fujiki Naohito. Hataru no Hikari is the more recent one amongst the 3 dramas. He is not so handsome now because of the wrinkles. He is more handsome in Love Revolution and Itoshi Kimi E. But these 2 dramas are quite old.
I also like
1. Nodame Cantabile: Best drama of Tamaki Hiroshi
2. Bara no Nai Hanaya: Like Takenchi Yuko
3. Last Friends: I like Ueno Juri in this drama and Nodame Cantabile. She is really a talented actress although she is not very beautiful
4. Galileo: detective drama. Fun to watch.
5. Pride: Like Takenchi Yuko and Kimura Takuya a lot in this drama
6. Love Shuffle is also fun to watch.
Other hot picks which I do not like personally. But you can give it a try.
1. Absolute Boyfriend
2. Kimi wa Petto
Anyone watched JGS' Melon Music Awards as MC. I guessed he let his stylist to pick his clothes and hairstyle this time. No shocking effect and is really very handsome this time.
Oh, isn’t that that drama with the girl who gets put into a boy band? I heard some people might like it……"
It's not that I disagree with the extremely succinct summary, but how on earth can you resist the opportunity to use the phrase "cross-dressing novice nun"??? You are made of stronger stuff than I. I just can't resist any possible opening for throwing that into a conversation.
@110 samsooki-Your 'description' of YB is hilarious.:-D It's almost like saying that the movie 'Titanic' is about some boat that sank a long time ago.:-)
Hey All, a week more before its christmas :) really love this site, i;ll have to drop by here once everyday to get my daily fix of korean drama news!!!! hehehe, anyway i have a question to those who have watch Alone in Love drama, the story on the divorced couple, i watched the ending, but i don't really understand it, would appreciate if u would give me ur two cents worth of ur interpretation of the ending :) thankss, its a happy ending right? btw have a Blessed Christmas everyone!!
Hehe, you should change your handle to enthusiasticallyaddicted. :) You don't sound quite so reluctant anymore. lol.
@144, ana -
:D
As far fetched as it sounds, I've not seen Titanic, ever. I'm not big on tragic movies. See, I KNOW the boat sank, and I KNOW that a lot of people died. That kind of sucks, and knowing that there is a 100% certainty of this whole movie ending badly, I was never that inclined to watch it. Why watch a movie you know will end badly?
Which is why, despite being somewhat bellezaified, MiSa is like 30th on my watch list, and constantly moves down a notch whenever a k-drama that doesn't involve a bullet in the brain airs.
@79 -
Well, if you liked Hana Yori Dango, Pride and Orthros no Inu -
I'd say try...
Hana Kimi - be in the mood for sudden bouts of inter-dorm competition that usually involve cross-dressing
Nodame Cantabile - music student angst, plus bouts of sudden manga violence and the weirdest Japanese guy pretending to be German ever seen on TV
Gokusen (1, not 2 or 3)
Kimi wa Petto
Hero
Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi (I'm going to keep recommending this one until someone other than me says they've seen it! I may be the only one around here who saw it when it was broadcast and loved it)
And as always, my general rule when looking for new j-dramas to watch - anything with Abe Hiroshi. He's been in more tv series in Japan for the last 20 years than practically anyone - I think he averages 3 a year - and he's usually a reliable indicator of both comedies and dramas (not so big on historical Japanese stuff, but I'll watch).
It's snowing like crazy here, so I'm going to hunker down, bake some brioche and watch the last episode of CitC on the big screen instead of the laptop.
@ 136: nea:notoriousnoona: I kinda love Tree of Heaven, despite the sobfest. I love the intensity and I LOVE Lee Wan. It's a breeze at only 10 eps, too. The latter half gets less hot intensity and more emo, though. Park Shin Hye will cry a LOT, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Still I didn't mind because at the beginning, I found her more (albeit harmlessly) annoying when she was happy.
@140: Judi. I think Juri's beautiful. Last Friends is on my list but I'm not in the mood for a sad ending right now.. =( I thought Kimi wa Petto was awesome fun (Matsujun's hugs!! Want!) but Absolute Boyfriend was a load of trollop, I'd steer clear of that one if I were you. Whoever 'you' may be.
@146: Samsooki: Awwww, but it's beautiful! Well, it depends on the kind of emo you get at the end. Titanic was done without being brutal about it like Snow Queen was, sorta like Hong Gil Dong wasn't so brutal about it either. MiSa was pretty brutal but not as bad IMO as Snow Queen. Of course MiSa was severely brutal the whole way through, LOL. With MiSa, I'd rec that you marathon it, I did about 6 eps over 2 days and then the last 4 on the 3rd. With the 6ep rotation I got a TON of emo but also a lot of romance to balance it out.
I must also thank you for the luscious ICOMYM eye-candy link. :D
@ 146, Samsooki
Ah...I see....so if I hadn't told you the ending of HGD was beautiful, you wouldn't have watched it...and fallen in bro-love with Kang Ji Hwan...and proceeded to kidnap and torment him, thereby starting the FBI manhunt....and become a thorn in the sides of JB and myself in every OT thereafter....
Silly me.
:P
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101 yenthi
December 18, 2009 at 1:46 PM
7 episodes into Coffee Prince and I'm having a hard time staying interested. I hope it gets better. :-/ I've heard such good things about it and I love the deep voice guy, but other than that, it's almost painful to watch. I'll keep trucking. :)
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102 xiahkixiri
December 18, 2009 at 1:56 PM
@ ackoala: In these tough economic times, while the onus is on the girlfriend to prove that the bail money was a loan, unless you are really wealthy and wouldn’t blink an eye at $600, its hard to believe that a person would just gift $600 to a significant other.
But people do, don't they? It was in the news a week or two ago about some man preying on women in the Lonely Heart's column, which is such a douchey and typical thing to do, and sadly it's not even surprising that women fall for it. But he got caught, the scumbag.
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103 nea:notoriousnoona
December 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Happy Friday everyone!
I was having comp difficulties and was afraid to do any leisure activities for fear of losing power or information. I just finished reading all of #113 and wow! I've missed everyone this week! Loved the romanization discussion. I'm learning so much. Helped with my pronunciation too! Thanks.
Anyway....
@robotmatsuri
Thank you so much for the sugestions. I haven't looked into it yet but I definitely will!
@53 djes ICOMYM’s members….., may I get your attentions?
Yes! Why am I so pissed? Why do the young-uns have to be so darn cute!
@57 Nom_Kitteh : Hindi movies
I actually wanted to know about "Paa." Do you know if anyone has seen it? I've read and watch some of the previews and its interesting but I'd like to know hat others thought about it. Also that latest with Kareena and Saif where he's a terrorist? I wanted to see this so bad but didn't know it was playing until it was gone.
And did someone say SHAHID!!!! *swoon*
I'm trying to finish CITC this weekend but I do have one question is Will it Snow addictive? Reading the blurb at the beginning of JB's recaps I'm under the impression that its a little emotionally draining so I wanted to know if its a drama that should be watched week to week or could be marathon'd without a gallon of ice cream?
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104 SHALINI
December 18, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Any echos on the new Shahid and Genelia film? It was premiered on the 15th.
Check out Shirley Valentin for those approching a crossroad in your life or not:
one minute you laugh your head off and the next you cries your eyes out. It is indeed a good watch.
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105 Taohua
December 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM
@80 Nom_Kitteh
Neither actually... But I'm a huge fan of Bengali directors/writers (Satyajit Ray, Aparna Sen, Ritupurno Ghosh) and same with Tamil directors (Mani Ratnam, Gautam Menon,etc). And I heart Mumbai, probably one of my favorite cities and my interest in Marathi stemmed in part because I did an internship in Mumbai one summer.
@Amg1
Orange Days is one of my favorite jdoramas as well...I thought both the leads did a great job. And Kou and Tsumabuki Satoshi had great chemistry.
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106 greentea
December 18, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Big hello to all!
Just finished my review, and I want to drop something here. I totally love this site. Glad, I found it actually haha....long way here ^^
Anyone watched You're beautiful? I heard so much about this drama, but I'm not really sure whether watch or not, because I'm not really a fan of Park Shin Hye.
So, is it worth to watch?
Hope everyone have good time now, since christmas is very close. Don't know why, but this year I'm really exicted about christmas. I'm gonna make cookies tomorrow, will try to find more episodes of On Air, and try to watch the 1st ep WISFC :D
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107 robotmatsuri
December 18, 2009 at 2:31 PM
@106 greentea
If you want a funny, light watch, I'd say You're Beautiful is okay. If you already don't like Park Shin-Hye, maybe not--her character annoyed me to be honest. Maybe read the recaps to see if it's something you'd like?
I just finished WISFC episode 6 earlier, things are starting to pick up--fast. I thought that Tae-Joon was a stand-up guy, but he has proven me otherwise. What a petty jerk.
P.S. Go Soo's stares are so full of intensity they scare me sometimes. :O
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108 Snikki
December 18, 2009 at 2:44 PM
@samsooki
The story is: he was attacked on Wall Street. He punched the guy in the face and proceeded to head home, but he was followed to his apartment building, so that's when he used his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills.
But I agree with walking away. According to The Art of War -- escape is not defeat.
@viola
Why didn't I find out about Aznv before?! I went ahead and created an account. Awesome site! Thank you so much!!! Now, all I have to do is download the required media player.
@reluctantbutaddicted
And don't forget, Diaper-Changer at 3am.
@lumi
I'm confused...or just lazy to figure out how to download videos and subtitles from d-addicts. But if I get really really desperate to watch a drama, that would be my last resort (or buy a box set).
And to the rest who plan to watch a movie this weekend, if you have time, catch Up in the Air. Great film!
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109 samsooki
December 18, 2009 at 2:46 PM
have you guys seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dadPWhEhVk&feature=player_embedded
4 minute short by Fede Alvarez. Apparently made and produced for about $300, sold to Hollywood for $30M.
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110 samsooki
December 18, 2009 at 2:52 PM
@106 greentea -
Anyone watched You’re Beautiful?
Oh, isn't that that drama with the girl who gets put into a boy band? I heard some people might like it......
:)
Judging by the number of raving fan-atics who caused temporary site crashes for dramabeans, I would say that ppl like it... just a little. Check out dramabeans recaps: http://www.dramabeans.com/tag/youre-beautiful/
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111 cingdoc
December 18, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Happy OT Friday to all
@Samsooki
Since you are going to be busy with the last min shopping, does it mean that you are not watching Avatar tonight ( the premiere night)?? I'm sorry to hear that since we all know how much you were looking forward to this movie :(
As for CITC, I gave up in "harassing" you into watching it...so many drama's ..so little time. I understand, my friend.
Is anybody else ( besides serendipity and nycgrl) going away for the holidays? I can't remember clearly, but I believe someone else here is going to Korea or was it Thailand during this season....Have fun...
My oldest sister just left SF, will stay overnight in Miami, before flying to Brazil- a Amazon River cruise...sounds good to me...in case you are wondering, I just live vicariously through my 3 (single) but world traveled sisters...Some day I will go again, too(did it before the kids were born). So, all you single people here, go and enjoy your travelling now...go see the world ;)
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112 greentea
December 18, 2009 at 3:26 PM
@107 robotmatsuri, @110 samsooki
Great ideas guys!
I will check the recaps and decide tomorrow. can't think anymore ^^
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113 momosan
December 18, 2009 at 3:28 PM
I'm headed out to a Christmas concert - snow not scheduled to begin until after midnight, but people predictably freaking out right, left and center. LOL!
@ greentea....
LOL! Well, if there is a question that will get this thread going! Yes, many of us have seen it. Yes, many of us have loved it. LOL! It's a comedy. If you want light and fluffy, ready to make fun of anything funny (and believe it or not, one review criticized it for being "frivolous" - well, DUH!) this is for you. If you want serious, this is NOT for you. It's actually unlike most k-dramas I've seen in that it did go straight for the funny, having 1 of the few scenes in ANY show that had me fall out of a chair laughing, but also having a scene that had me crying buckets.
It's in my top 5 favorite k-dramas of all time. It is not perfect, but it's really well done, and a fun ride.
Go to the sidebar of this site, to the finished recaps, and you'll find all the YAB news that is fit to print, including recaps and spoilers, so buyer beware.
I understand that SBS is marathoning YAB all this weekend as a rerun. That should be a hoot. If I was in Korea, I'd SO be throwing a watching party.
(hey samsookie - CiTC dropped itself into the top 5 as of now....hint hint hint)
Off to listen to creole christmas music....laissez les bon temps roulez!
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114 ockoala
December 18, 2009 at 3:36 PM
I noticed I'm been doling out legal advice (boring) and have not contributed any drama talk (exciting) today.
Must remedy that now:
1. Robbers - I'm up to episode 9 and not loving it, but in honor of my unnis, will persevere and finish it this weekend, if possible, so I can go on my date with someone special and have something to talk about. :-)
2. WISFC - Love Go Soo, hate Han Ji-wan, indifferent to Han Ye-seul, but drama is seriously causing me love/hate spasms.
3. Damo - up to episode 6 - want to have a truly meaningful discussion about it once I finish, so will refrain from revealing any of my thoughts about this drama right now.
I've got ROI and CitC to watch before Chuno starts, but its a nice manageable amount, I think.
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115 belleza
December 18, 2009 at 3:58 PM
@Avatar,
Went to the Thursday midnight screen and saw it in 3D. Wow, I didn't know 3D had some this far -- no jitter or motion headache, and the screen truly is there in front of your lap.. Hmm, now Ttinking about how Go Soo would look in front of my lap . . .
The expressiveness of the Blue Men with Thongs was remarkable. (Didn't like that Sigourney Weaver's blue chic was wearing a Stanfurd shirt tho. WHATEVERZ) The love story itself is the best part of the movie, as the facial expressions and overall body language was pretty great. No O/NPW though. Maybe in Avatar 2?
It's Dances with Wolves in the jungle, but it's also a grizzled cartoon of Marine "ooh-raa!!" banter, tough-talking scientists who also have their own self-interests, a tale on globalization, the contractor life of soldiers of fortune, and so on.
And in fact, the biggest James Cameron progression was that the script was, though not that original, was by far the most mature, accomplished thing James Cameron has ever been a part of. Military and corporate-as-military tropes has been part of James Cameron films for years (and though he himself is a ecoactivist, his muse still harks back to post-Vietnam sensibility -- the rehabilitated soldier-turned-counterculture rebellion, the disdain AND admiration for leatherneck protocol, the alpha-sexism with having woman either strive for Amazonian empowerment or be objects of casual misogyny . . . which is nicely subverted by Sigourney Weaver's character, who is intelligent, cynical, compassionate, and therefore very real) the efficiency of operations . . . but here, it's all much further along.
I wasn't as enthralled with its world building as some others were. The thing I most appreciated was not the CGI (which is well done, pretty, but still indiscriminate . . . the jungle still looked like any other jungle on Earth but with pretty highlights) near the beginning, where the main character had to interact with the indigenous life from a scientific, zoological perspective. That is, the film was congnizant that not all big animals, when fronting, meant to kill. Some do it in order to establish territory and are not aggressive predators. Some animals move in herds. Some animals react when one link of the local ecochain is broken. Film explores that a bit, and THAT is when you really feel "wow, I am REALLY in Pandora!!!" A little science talk makes it a lot more real.
It's a nice adventure with a lovely love story (and the blue men have really nice bodies. Curiously I didn't see any genitalia. Budget constraints, or does reproduction occur through their hair? Seriously, it seems they do everything with their hair.) If you can see it in 3D, definitely go for it!!
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116 coco
December 18, 2009 at 4:11 PM
I'm not a lawyer just an old lady. My advise to the young lady trying to recoup her $600, is chalk it up as the price you paid for a lesson learned and move on! Oh, and try to pick a better sort of gentleman next time.
One more week and its Christmas! Will there be an OT? Yes, my life is so boring and I'll have nothing better to do, that I care about OT's on Christmas!
2 more episodes of IRIS to watch (waiting for subs). Really enjoying it, nice break from Rom/Coms. Looks like WISFC will be next on my watch list.
Enjoy this festive season and stay safe! I'm working this weekend keep out of my ER!
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117 ockoala
December 18, 2009 at 4:14 PM
@ belleza (and all Calpoo sisters of mine)
"(Didn’t like that Sigourney Weaver’s blue chic was wearing a Stanfurd shirt tho. WHATEVERZ)"
Stinkfoo envy much? :-P
She is an alum, you know. And The American President was also an alum, just FYI.
Regardless, thank you for an awesome review! And I'm not even imbibed the happy sauce yet, sparkly dress and fab new boots ready myself for tonight's 987th Christmas party of the season. Is it over yet?
@ coco
Best advice ever. Wish I took that advice to heart when my evil ex cheated on me and dumped me, but nooooo, I had to write a scathing ode to a failed relationship in my 5th year reunion book, and now it's immortalized forever in print and another 5 years later, I'm all white picket fence, 2 kids, a dog and a husband happy. What I'm saying is: it does get better, and it happens for a reason, just hang in there when the heartache happens.
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118 langdon813
December 18, 2009 at 4:34 PM
IRIS VIEWERS
I ran away as fast as I could but I read a few words on the home page of DB that looked like a MAJOR IRIS spoiler if you're not finished like me (I still have eps 19 and 20 to go), so be careful!
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119 amg01
December 18, 2009 at 4:43 PM
This is a list of Jdorama shows I have seen, hope is of some use to those who like the J-flavor
Absolute Boyfriend (Zettai Kareshi) - comedy
Ai no Uta - family
Akai Ito-Romance
Arifureta Kiseki- drama
Attention Please- comedy
Boku Dake no Madonna- Romance
Celeb to Binbo Taro- comedy
Galileo- detective- mistery
Hana Kimi- comedy- romance
Honey And Clover- romance
Hotaru no Hikari- comedy- romance
Innocent Love- romance
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko- Man who cant marry- Comedy
Koizora- drama -Romance
Majo no Jouken- romance- drama
Medaka- drama
Nodame Cantabile- comedy- drama
Orange Days- romance
Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no you ni- Romance
Tatta Hitotsu no Koi- drama- romance
Teppan Shojo Akane-family-food
Yama Onna Kabe Onna- comedy
enjoy the holidays.....
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120 mimi
December 18, 2009 at 5:28 PM
@106 greentea--
You MUST watch "You're Beautiful"! I was wary of it at first b/c the whole look of the guys and make-up, etc. but it is one of my favorite dramas so far!
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121 robotmatsuri
December 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM
I happened to be rewatching On Air episode 3 yesterday, and was laughing at the corny lines that Song Yoon-Ah's character has used before in her dramas.
"My heart is not available for takeout."
"My love is getting downloaded right now."
"Your love takes buffering."
So I'm curious, what's the corniest line you've ever heard in a drama?
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122 cingdoc
December 18, 2009 at 5:56 PM
@16 soni
This recipe is under the category of "fast , easy and yummy"
Cooking time 1 hour
prep time 30 min
Ingredient
- 15 to 18 large chicken wings washed and drip-dried( crunchier skin when cooked)
-1 cup pf white sugar
-2 "rounds"( explaination later*) of dark soy sauce ( I use Amoy)
-3 "rounds" of light soy sauce
- ground black pepper
-1 handful of oil
Preheat oven @ 380 degree
--On a large oven pan, mix the sugar with the chicken wings. Now drizzle the soy sauce on the chicken in a circular motion (** each large circular motion of drizzling = 1 "round" ...sorry, I cook all the time, but never really "measure" the actual amount. All the women in our family cook " by taste, smell, and look"...yes, when I first learn from my mother, I was "ugh...how???", but 30 years later, I'm doing the exact same thing) Dark soy sauce 2 rounds...Light 3 rounds
--Sprinkle the ground black pepper lightly onto the chicken ( enough to see some , but not too much to "overkill"- should not taste the black pepper, just a hint of it.)
--Pour cooking oil into a "scooped" hand and mix this with the meat
--Line up the wings so that it's a row of "w" ( the drummets of the wings on your left side)
--place the tray of chicken in oven and cook for 1 hour
The results- beautiful, yummy chicken wings
If you want the skins of the wings to be "a little bit " crunchy- BROIL on HIGH for 3-5 min . PLEASE keep an eye on the meat during this part or else- burnt wings
ENJOY
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123 ockoala
December 18, 2009 at 5:57 PM
@ robotmatsuri
That mock-scene in On Air episode 3 takes the cake, baby. I even transcribed it for everyone in this OT, comment 131:
http://www.dramabeans.com/2009/11/open-thread-108/
Actually, a lot, a heck of lot of dialogue in k-dramas are unbearably corny when lifted out of context. But that's what makes it such a goofy, enjoyable ride.
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124 Mick
December 18, 2009 at 6:12 PM
@ 101 Yen
Honestly if you're not liking it by now, you're not going to like it by episode 13 and you're not going to like it by the end. And honestly the best half of the drama is the first 13 episodes (I'm kind of a hardcore stan and I love the whole thing, but I've been told the first half to 3/4 is the best part and afterwards it gets kind of slow). so yeah if it's painful for you to watch (again I don't understand how) then just quit.
Can I specifically ask, though, what you don't like about it?
i mean (I'm trying to think of what could be a negative) maybe it's the whole keeping-your-gender-a-secret thing...?
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125 robotmatsuri
December 18, 2009 at 6:25 PM
@123 ockoala
LOL! Thanks for that. I had about the same reaction during the 'housekeeper in Paris' part. Btw, I loved that the Director brought up that cheesy buffering line again in the last episode. :D
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126 bbm
December 18, 2009 at 6:31 PM
@ 53 djes,
I See MY Alcheon (MINE, ONLY MINE!!! XD)
thank you for the early New Year's gift, well if you please have them wrapped and send it to me, mwuahahahaha...
i assume you're still enjoying the long holiday (since yesterday was a holiday), but here i am stuck in the office with nothing to do (the boss is on leave), well, i'm just going to spend my day in the OT and download some YT vids :P
happy friday everyone (and saturday to some)...
for all the-last-minute gift shoppers, i wish you all the luck for getting the gift...
and happy holiday to you all...
the great thing about holidays... the FOOD... but sadly i am over 800 miles from home and all the FOOD galore... spending weekends eating instant noodles...
talking about food, after last week OT talking about Durian made me craved for one, so i bought it last night and ate it, it's so yummy...
-edit
decided to join hjkomo n momosan's goal to have-samsooki-recap-CitC..
CitC CitC CitC CitC XD
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127 Dramaniac
December 18, 2009 at 6:33 PM
I took the recommendation of a previous thread. I'm really enjoying "What's Up Fox?" I am in love with Chul Soo. He's this innocent guy who's in love with his Noona. She can't see him as a man, but as a little brother.The second story is not too bad.
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128 bbm
December 18, 2009 at 6:45 PM
@Belleza,
avatar... it's 160 minutes right?? i'm planning on seeing it tomorrow with some friends, from my sister's and your opinion and other comments here, i think i wouldn't be dissapointed (finger crossed)
"I didn’t know 3D had some this far — no jitter or motion headache, and the screen truly is there in front of your lap.. Hmm, now Ttinking about how Go Soo would look in front of my lap . . . "
Yes, please PD-nim, Please make WISFC on 3D and make it as worldwide release, but please only Go Soo scene in it XD
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129 amg01
December 18, 2009 at 6:58 PM
My Girl is 12 years my junior..ha.ha.ha....so I love “What’s Up Fox?” Had we have some problems due to the age difference? you bet but I won't have it any other way,,, but after 13 years of knowing each other it start to get a bit easier, never a dull moment.... I recommend for single woman to try it at least once in their life, whether you be the older party or him, it will truly change the way you approach relationships after that.... :o
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130 katwoman
December 18, 2009 at 7:18 PM
@111 cingdoc
Me too! I live vicariously through my baby sister. In fact, she just moved from NYC to Stockholm last week. The wonderful thing is that I get to go visit her wherever she lives. So yeah...I just started my Stockholm 2010 fund...hopefully it'll be ready by July :)
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131 arlyne
December 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Happy Holidays everyone! thanks to the person who recommended Orange Days on the previous OT. I watched it in one go and loved it. I didn't realize that Tsumabaki Satoshi is the same actor in Dororo movie. I'm waiting for Dororo 2 to come out since I loved the first movie. I just recently watched Stardust with Michelle Pfeiffer. It's such an excellent movie. All the actors and actresses are good. I'd highly recommend it to everyone.
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132 Ironmouse
December 18, 2009 at 7:48 PM
My bday is almost over, thanks God :) survived another one :) my mom was so cute -she said her and my dad celebrate it for 3 days already :), she is baking special pastry :). Sad part - I cannot have it as they r in another part of world than me :(.
I wanted to watch another drama by Hong sisters and found one on dramafever , I thought it was theirs -"bad couple". I just remembered that there is word 'couple' in the name and apparently I was very wrong :)) it should be 'fantasy couple' :)
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133 kb
December 18, 2009 at 9:17 PM
belleza and bbm
gotta thank you for bringing to light sungha jung...he's on perpetual replay right now.
ironmouse 132
mothers...they're great. my parents live in another state, and for my birthday, my mother said she'll make some miyeok guk (seaweed soup) and eat it on my behalf...hahaha.
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134 bbm
December 18, 2009 at 9:39 PM
@kb,
glad to hear you like JSH, i even subscribed his (or his father's) YT account so that i can be updated with his new performances...
http://www.youtube.com/user/jwcfree?blend=1&ob=4
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135
December 18, 2009 at 10:22 PM
dramalover,
You are complaining about a "foreign" actor in a drama stolen from a Japanese drama/manga? What is intrinsically Korean about this story - I would think that the issues are actually universal.
If you would have said you had your doubts about Nichkhun because so far he has not shown that he can act worth beans, I would agree with you wholeheartedly. But saying you are against him because he's not native Korean and has an accent...that sounds like it has more to do with your prejudices than with Nichkhun's artistic merit.
I always wondered why Nichkhun stayed in the back of his group during interviews, never saying very much even though he seems to have many fans who adore him. Well, now I think I understand why he just smiles.
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136 nea:notoriousnoona
December 18, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Started "Tree of Heaven" out of sheer curiosity. Still curious so I will continue. The only thing... I think PSH has cried 12 separate times already! WTH! And Lee Wan, though I definitely don't think he's the best actor, for some reason, I like seeing him on screen, plus I think that its great to see his progression from TH to STS. I'm not sure if I buy autism as his ailment but hey, just finished ep 1.
@122 cingdoc
Sounds great! Gonna have to try it, very, very soon!
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137 cingdoc
December 19, 2009 at 12:15 AM
@136 nea:notoriousnoona
I'm glad that you like it....the recipe is good for either wings or thighs or drumsticks...for best results, mix the sauces with the meat well, then add blk pepper and last the oil...my girls like the skins to be more crunchy, so I found out it's best if you place skin facing up. I love this because it NOT time consuming, and thus I can just "whip it out" like *snap* that ;)
@langdon
I just finished epi 3 of IRIS...ok...it's getting good, and yes...LBH is growing on me...he's cute, but ...I like my Gong Yoo more ;) I'm very loyal to my man ( men...JJH, JGS and the rest of my manrem ;)
@holiday party at work
unlike the rest of you guys, my work place's party is veeeery mild ( what's milder than PG13???) It's just going to be all day buffet ( everyone can just stroll in/out of the meeting room and get stuff...can stay and mingle and return to work)...yeah...I will probably just peek in between patients, chat up with a couple other workers, and work throughout the day...sorry , no awesome sauce :)
@holiday schedule
Besides work, I will be busy with the girls since they will be home during the breaks. Even though, the Christmas party will be at my sister in law's house , I got the pleasure of making the main dishes and then bring them over..yeah(unfortunate for me, none of my sis in law can cook). I will make the sticky rice again (different side of the family, so no repeat), and also a full 7 bones/ribs prime ribs ( the ironic part will be that I will not eat any of the beef - no red meat for me ;)..oh well.
What I'm looking forward is that my friend, my Hyung Tae, will be in town and hopefully will spend Boxing Day with me and my family, catching up :)
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138 greentea
December 19, 2009 at 12:50 AM
@113 momosan, @ 120 mimi, and others
Sounds really after a should/must see drama. Ok, I will give a try :D
Since I'm in the mood of funny and light drama (after having sad and depressing).
@ 121 robotmatsuri
where do you watch On Air? I'm trying find to find the eng subs, but no suceess yet
any links that you can share? ^^
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139 robotmatsuri
December 19, 2009 at 1:31 AM
@138 greentea
You can watch it streaming at DramaFever, or dl at Aja. :)
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140 Judy
December 19, 2009 at 1:57 AM
@79 Lovin it
My J-drama recommendation:
1. Hotaru no Hikari
2. Love Revolution
3. Itoshi Kimi E
All from Fujiki Naohito. Hataru no Hikari is the more recent one amongst the 3 dramas. He is not so handsome now because of the wrinkles. He is more handsome in Love Revolution and Itoshi Kimi E. But these 2 dramas are quite old.
I also like
1. Nodame Cantabile: Best drama of Tamaki Hiroshi
2. Bara no Nai Hanaya: Like Takenchi Yuko
3. Last Friends: I like Ueno Juri in this drama and Nodame Cantabile. She is really a talented actress although she is not very beautiful
4. Galileo: detective drama. Fun to watch.
5. Pride: Like Takenchi Yuko and Kimura Takuya a lot in this drama
6. Love Shuffle is also fun to watch.
Other hot picks which I do not like personally. But you can give it a try.
1. Absolute Boyfriend
2. Kimi wa Petto
You can watch these dramas from here:
http://www.mysoju.com/
But some links are broken.
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141 Judy
December 19, 2009 at 2:15 AM
Anyone watched JGS' Melon Music Awards as MC. I guessed he let his stylist to pick his clothes and hairstyle this time. No shocking effect and is really very handsome this time.
You can watch here:
http://kpoprants.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/%e2%96%ba%e2%96%bavids-melon-music-awards-2009-performances/
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142 greentea
December 19, 2009 at 2:59 AM
@ 139 robotmatsuri
Thanks for info. Unfortunately I don't live in the area where I can watch at dramafever.
Nevermind, I check the other sites. :-)
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143 reluctantbutaddicted
December 19, 2009 at 3:23 AM
@110 samsooki - Dec 18, 2009 at 2:52 pm
"@106 greentea –
Anyone watched You’re Beautiful?
Oh, isn’t that that drama with the girl who gets put into a boy band? I heard some people might like it……"
It's not that I disagree with the extremely succinct summary, but how on earth can you resist the opportunity to use the phrase "cross-dressing novice nun"??? You are made of stronger stuff than I. I just can't resist any possible opening for throwing that into a conversation.
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144 Ana
December 19, 2009 at 3:36 AM
@110 samsooki-Your 'description' of YB is hilarious.:-D It's almost like saying that the movie 'Titanic' is about some boat that sank a long time ago.:-)
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145 Suzy
December 19, 2009 at 6:58 AM
Hey All, a week more before its christmas :) really love this site, i;ll have to drop by here once everyday to get my daily fix of korean drama news!!!! hehehe, anyway i have a question to those who have watch Alone in Love drama, the story on the divorced couple, i watched the ending, but i don't really understand it, would appreciate if u would give me ur two cents worth of ur interpretation of the ending :) thankss, its a happy ending right? btw have a Blessed Christmas everyone!!
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146 samsooki
December 19, 2009 at 8:05 AM
@143, reluctantbutaddicted -
Hehe, you should change your handle to enthusiasticallyaddicted. :) You don't sound quite so reluctant anymore. lol.
@144, ana -
:D
As far fetched as it sounds, I've not seen Titanic, ever. I'm not big on tragic movies. See, I KNOW the boat sank, and I KNOW that a lot of people died. That kind of sucks, and knowing that there is a 100% certainty of this whole movie ending badly, I was never that inclined to watch it. Why watch a movie you know will end badly?
Which is why, despite being somewhat bellezaified, MiSa is like 30th on my watch list, and constantly moves down a notch whenever a k-drama that doesn't involve a bullet in the brain airs.
hehe.
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147 momosan
December 19, 2009 at 9:08 AM
@79 -
Well, if you liked Hana Yori Dango, Pride and Orthros no Inu -
I'd say try...
Hana Kimi - be in the mood for sudden bouts of inter-dorm competition that usually involve cross-dressing
Nodame Cantabile - music student angst, plus bouts of sudden manga violence and the weirdest Japanese guy pretending to be German ever seen on TV
Gokusen (1, not 2 or 3)
Kimi wa Petto
Hero
Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi (I'm going to keep recommending this one until someone other than me says they've seen it! I may be the only one around here who saw it when it was broadcast and loved it)
And as always, my general rule when looking for new j-dramas to watch - anything with Abe Hiroshi. He's been in more tv series in Japan for the last 20 years than practically anyone - I think he averages 3 a year - and he's usually a reliable indicator of both comedies and dramas (not so big on historical Japanese stuff, but I'll watch).
It's snowing like crazy here, so I'm going to hunker down, bake some brioche and watch the last episode of CitC on the big screen instead of the laptop.
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148 djeedjes
December 19, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I'm excited for Pasta!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI_bueZyiwI
Lee Seon Gyun! Gong Hyo Jin! Alex! Honey Lee! I love all of them, that's why I really looking forward for this.
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149 xiahkixiri
December 19, 2009 at 10:21 AM
@ 136: nea:notoriousnoona: I kinda love Tree of Heaven, despite the sobfest. I love the intensity and I LOVE Lee Wan. It's a breeze at only 10 eps, too. The latter half gets less hot intensity and more emo, though. Park Shin Hye will cry a LOT, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Still I didn't mind because at the beginning, I found her more (albeit harmlessly) annoying when she was happy.
@140: Judi. I think Juri's beautiful. Last Friends is on my list but I'm not in the mood for a sad ending right now.. =( I thought Kimi wa Petto was awesome fun (Matsujun's hugs!! Want!) but Absolute Boyfriend was a load of trollop, I'd steer clear of that one if I were you. Whoever 'you' may be.
@146: Samsooki: Awwww, but it's beautiful! Well, it depends on the kind of emo you get at the end. Titanic was done without being brutal about it like Snow Queen was, sorta like Hong Gil Dong wasn't so brutal about it either. MiSa was pretty brutal but not as bad IMO as Snow Queen. Of course MiSa was severely brutal the whole way through, LOL. With MiSa, I'd rec that you marathon it, I did about 6 eps over 2 days and then the last 4 on the 3rd. With the 6ep rotation I got a TON of emo but also a lot of romance to balance it out.
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150 hjkomo
December 19, 2009 at 11:01 AM
@ 53, djes
I must also thank you for the luscious ICOMYM eye-candy link. :D
@ 146, Samsooki
Ah...I see....so if I hadn't told you the ending of HGD was beautiful, you wouldn't have watched it...and fallen in bro-love with Kang Ji Hwan...and proceeded to kidnap and torment him, thereby starting the FBI manhunt....and become a thorn in the sides of JB and myself in every OT thereafter....
Silly me.
:P
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