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I know...I'm already searching for something to stave off the symptoms. Feel like we've been spoiled lately - they should space out the good ones more so we don't get so used to it! >.<
I don't know, but we'd better find a solution fast...because once withdrawal really sets in, I know I'll end up in a downward spiral of panic and start frantically searching Youtube for every CF and fan-made MV of my favorite K-Drama actors while desperately trying to avoid watching Coffee Prince and Sam Soon yet again...it's just not pretty, folks. Not pretty at all. @.@
OMG I do the SAME thing lol...it reallyy gets sad sometimes..I've watched coffee prince 167 times already n i've started it again....gosh I need something good
B/C of this thread I rewatched an ep of Coffee Prince. Sheesh...its like I like it more now than when I first saw it. I watched ep. 2 and seeing all the pain Han Sung is in over Yoo Joo made me cry. Yep, this is def one my all-time favs. I really appreciate the shows that stick in your heart.
So after watching Coffee Prince and Pasta for the third time I realized that I enjoy dramas that have romance with no plotting bitch, or conspiring second male lead. Can anyone recommend other shows like that? Hopefully I haven't already seen them all...
Whoa, this is actually a hard question, coz horrible second leads are Kdrama bread and butter!
Off the top of my head:
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: second female lead was annoying at best, but didn't really move into witch territory for me.
It's Okay, Daddy's Girl (there were some scheming non-primary leads, but it wasn't a romance thing)
Paradise Ranch: the second leads are actually nicer than the main leads (at the moment)!
Secret Garden: second female lead starts off being a bit witchy, but does a 180 and it all turns out fine.
Possibly Bad Couple - second female lead was a bit of a witch, but she came off so impotent as to be inoffensive and hung around so little, it didn't move into OMG, KILL HER NOW territory for me.
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: conspiring male lead
Okay, daddy's girl: Evil guy framed her father
Paradise Ranch: something shifty about second male lead...just don't know what yet
Secret garden: Evil mother in law...I loved the show though
Bad couple: female lead was the witch in this one, until she realized she was sick...
I guess I'm out of luck
You could try Coffee house with Kang Ji Hwan and Park Shi Yeon... no psycho second leads in there.. I mean the one person who can qualify is just sooo hilarious and is constantly more of a victim due to KJH(the lead's) scheming lol!
OH!!! I just remembered and had to come back in order to suggest this one!!! Mixed up investigation agency/ Evasive Inquiry Agency with Lee min ki... If you have not watched it yet please do so... I absolutely love that drama! It was so my fun to watch and all three leads especially Ye Jiwon is Hee-kyung, were amazingggg!! One of my favorites with no psycho second leads :)
I agree with your choice. No dramatic evil plot whatsoever from the second lead male AND female (i'm pretty much out of luck trying to guess who's the lead after all xD)
so that's fun to watch.. ESPECIALLY after episode 8 *gasping for air*
I really agree with you about enjoying dramas that don't have the plotting bitch/conspiring bastard second female/male lead.
One of the reasons I am not longer totally loving My Princess is that the second female lead makes my blood pressure rise every time she steps on screen. I just hate watching hateful people do whatever they want all the time in kdramas. Why does everyone always give evil people a pass
As for recommendations, I thought the ones informantxgirl mentioned were all great--to add, I would suggest a couple Taiwanese dramas that I watched recently. not sure if you are into them--I wasn't until this past week when I got tired of waiting for the DH finale and became desperate to watch something else that could take my mind off DH.
So the two dramas are
MARS and Black & White, both starring Vic Chou
MARS was awesome. Unlike any drama I have seen before. It is a liveaction version of a manga takes on really tough social issues and left me thinking. It was riveting, troubling and sad yet still had a great ending. (I would LOVE to see a Korean version of this drama but doubt that kdramaland would take it on because some of the mature social themes, which kind of seem taboo in dramas)
Black & White is a cop drama but I loved it and the interactions between the leads were great and the love triangle was really interesting--not traditional at all--kind of like a circular case of one-sided love.
I watched both of these dramas in marathon sessions--they were really good, which was a surprise because I initially didn't think I would like Taiwanese dramas.
Oops--forgot to mention that one of reasons MARS is so great for non-evil second leads, is that the second leads transition from being jealous and entwined in the love-square to being fierce protectors of the main couple. It was really good to see a drama recognize that the second leads don't have to remain irrationally jealous for over 20 episodes but can easily become great people and there are other factors that can drive the plot in a drama
Just want to say Mar is totally awesome... my all time favourite TW drama... vic chou is completely superb in it... and I would also love to Korean version of this drama but it probably will never happen...
Devil besides you is excellent as well.. with very little envy 2nd lead .... this one will be great to have a korean version.... i think...
Black and White is a really good one to start off drama-virgins. The story, the editing, the acting, plot-twists (and the fashion) is ultra-modern.
It can please any international audience.
There is some m/m subtext too - if you wish to see it that way (and I wish it always ;-)
The only drawback is the CSI-lab doctor. I would have liked her character to be more involved in the plot. She was great.
lol I just seem to be agreeing with everyone on these dramas...BLACK N WHIT WAS OUT AMAZING!!! I was blown away!...very different from all that cuteness overload happening
I'll add my vote to Mars and Black & White. Love them both, and Mars is one of my all-time favourite dramas of any language.
For K-dramas without conspiring second leads try The woman who still wants to marry, Capital scandal, New heart, Surgeon Bong Dal Hee, Flowers of my life, Which star are you from (tiny bit of plotting but of the harmless kind), Snow White (Taste sweet love), Dal Ja's Spring, I am Sam, H.I.T., Bad family, When it's at night, Worlds within and Gourmet.
For me the above were all pretty interfering annoyance free and I liked them all, some more than others.
Stop me if I'm getting carried away, but I forgot What's up fox, 9 end 2 outs and My country calls which are all lots of fun without contrived ex-relationship drama.
keep 'em coming since I'vee seen all your recommendations. And Gourmet did have a conspiring second lead. Which star are you from and the most annoying mom...but it was good
Mars, a must watch, I got sold on Vic Zhou when I watched him in this and totally bummed when the news came out that Barbie and him split up.
Tatta Hitotsu no Koi (Just One Love) one of the best JDramas I have ever watched. There is no bitchy/psycho second leads, just the lead couple, awesome friends and a beautiful love story.
Hm, how about Triple, Dr Champ, or even Playful Kiss? All these shows don't have annoying/bitchy second leads. I really enjoyed Triple because it was so easy to watch and it didn't make my blood pressure rise- you can check out Javabean's recaps or ratings! :)
Other than that I can't think of any other drama that has a Coffee Prince/Pasta feel..
Never watched Triple or Champ, so can't recommend, but Playful Kiss had that smart girl...she wasn't exactly hateful, but she did make the female lead feel about 2 inches tall. That might irk some people. I think I was one of the few people who actually wanted her to win over Oh Ha Ni! :)
Um, Shining Inheritance? I think Seung Mi is the best female second lead ever. She can get hysterical at times, but she's just so pitiful, I can't help but feel a little bad for supporting the main couple.
Did not know it would be this hard to think of a Kdrama that didn't employ a love square with meanies!
Although I liked Shinning inheritance, I wanted to jump through the screen and beat up both mother daughter combos. the mother who put her out, and the mother who thought eveyone was beneath her. I just wanted a break from being angry while watching. So far the clear winner is Mars but I can't find it online. Flowers for my life was close, but the death at the end ruins it for me.
triple is actually okay, at some points you look at the plat and think WTF??? but the female lead's scence with soongki is quite cute, dramabeans has a recap on all the episodes, you could read them first
might sound like a total fangirl, but dream high unless you're already watching it. They're aren't really hysterical characters and "the evil" character I mostly sympathize with
The World Within (Hyun Bin character's ex girlfriend isn't that annoying, she's just confused I think)
The man who can't get married (I don't know why, but this drama has special place in my heart. Ji jin-hee character's girl next door, is cute and innocent and best friend of the 1st female lead)
Capital Scandal (hah, the second female lead is awesome)
Coffee House (The secretary is sweet, and the second lead male, emm, he's funny :) )
Personal taste definetly has the bitchy second female lead. I wanted to poke her eyes out. I just want a drama that can make me feel warm all over lol. Yoon ju drove me nuts in My princess, so I need relief. Unfortunately I have seen all the recommendations. Maybe i should turn back to american television....gossip girl marathon anyone?
T-drama "Easy Fortune, Happy Life"
K-drama "Fireworks"
K-drama "December Fever"
K-drama "Freeze";
J-drama "RH Plus" (not really a romance);
K-drama "Creating Destiny"
K-drama "The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry/Marry Me"
J-drama "Hana Kimi"
J-drama "Kimi Wa Petto"
K-drama "Full House"
J-drama "Nodame Cantabile" (Episode #3 is my all time favorite)
J-drama "Ohitorisama"
T-drama "Hi My Sweetheart"
K-drama "Oh My Lady"
K-movie "100 Days with Mr. Arrogant"
J-drama "Hotaru No Hikari" (Hilarious!)
T-drama "Why Why Love"
K-movie "He Was Cool"
J-drama "Otomen"
K-drama "Witch Yoo Hee"
K-movie "My Mighty Princess"
K-movie "I'm A Cyborg But That's OK"
K-movie "Seducing Mr. Perfect"
T-drama "ToGetHer"
K-movie "She's On Duty"
K-movie "Kiss Me, Kill Me"
K-movie "Innocent Steps"
K-drama "Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy"
J-movie "Tokyo Girl"
K-drama "Sweet 18"
T-drama "Love Contract"
K-movie "Daddy Long Legs"
K-movie "Too Beautiful To Lie"
K-drama "Couple Or Trouble"
K-drama "Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung"
K-drama "Last Scandal"
K-drama "Lawyers of Korea"
K-drama "My Girl"
K-drama "When It's At Night"
K-movie "Baby And I"
K-movie "My Boyfriend Is Type B"
Thank you for the comprehensive list, sadly I've seen all the k-drama/movies and t-dramas on this list. And for some reason I can't watch j-dramas, there is just something about them....
If I can be of anyhelp, I'd recommend "Flowers for my life". The four leads are equally lovable, there's a very cute and touching romance... it's funny, it's sad, it's entertaining, all at the same time, the music is great, the directing is perfect...and seriously I loved all the characters! Not only are the second leads just great but even the parents are which is even more rare :p Seriously, try it!
obstetrics and gynecology doctors: 2nd male lead is totally awesome and there isn't even a 2nd female lead. i think one of the reasons i love this drama so much is that there's no conniving, beezy characters.
who are you?: not strong on the romance but heart warming.
family's honor: 2nd male got somewhat annoying midway but then eventually backed down and helped the main pairing.
thank you: there was no b*tch but definitely annoying town people.
saengchori: 2nd female is crazy but funny as heck
prosecutor princess: just awesome sauce
soulmate: witty and unconventional
japanese: nobuta wo produce has such a special spot in my heart. the story is touching and thoughtful. the 3 main characters are just perfect. the 2nd female lead is also sweet.
tatta hitotsu no koi: simple, classic love story of poor guy and rich girl, but actually done right. it's really sweet.
hotaru no hikari 2 is hilarious! the 2nd male is actually a suitable contender and 2nd female is kind, albeit her appearance can be a little annoying.
"Someday" has a great second female lead. The second male lead is manipulative, but tolerable because it is Kim Min-joon. I watched it on YouTube. Same second lead pairing as in "Surgeon Bong Dal Hee."
I thought it was very unique in many ways and enjoyable to watch. (Someday)
Totally agree. I realized I was waning from my princess because of park yehjin's bitchy character, and then I realized I dropped Personal taste too because of In-hee. I recommend Coffee House.
Prosecutor Princess - sensible, savvy, helpful and NICE second leads.
The Woman who still wants to Marry - lots of realistic characters... the closest we get to evil bad guy is Lee Shi Young's sunbae who is annoying but not oh-my-gosh-i'm-gonna-smash-my-screen-in-anger-if-i see-you-again annoying :D
Secret Garden- definitely my favourite second leads!
um, yeah... evil second leads seem to be a commodity in kdramaland..
Oh my!! Oh my!! That was so utterly awesome! :) JB and Gf get their very own fanficton! I can not stop grinning right now! :P
".....avaBeans glanced over her friend’s shoulder, first shooing away the beautiful men that surrounded them so that she could see the computer screen clearly. “Oh,” she said, “Oh, that’s good. That’s too good not to do. Our fans will be the envy of all fans, everywhere on the planet. People will flock to our site on the off-chance that they will be able to become one of our fans. We shall call this: Operation Please the Fans…”
GirlFriday snapped her fingers a few times in front of her friend’s star-stricken eyes. “JB! JB! Does this mean that you want to do it? JB?”
JavaBeans walked over to her Heavenly Control Panel. She took a small hammer from a glass case on the wall, and then used it to break another glass case enshrining a single, perfect red button. With a look of utter elation, she grabbed Ji Hwan's hand and took a single finger and used it to mash down the button with a look of almost maniacal glee in her eyes. “It is done!” she said, while laughing maniacally. “We have done it, GirlFriday, we have done it!”
GirlFriday sighed, and then looked back at her computer. “Time to work on the next thread.”
JavaBeans looked utterly heartbroken, but she sat down at her computer too. “Well, at least that’ll keep them occupied for the next fifteen minutes or so.......”
Read the whole story to find out what JB did! Trust me, you want to know!! :P
fair to the men? they get to come to US. that's plenty fair. LOL.
baby e is being completely stubborn now. doc and i have been keeping baby in since 31 weeks, and now at 38 weeks, baby's decided he's gonna listen, and listen all too well. so now he's not coming out.. EVER! i've been 1 cm dilated for the past 2 weeks. i haven't decided if i'm upset with him for not making an appearance yet because i really enjoy being pregnant but i want to hold baby and be a mommy all over again. thanks for asking!
I hope your baby comes soon~ My sisters baby was born later than the due date. She's still a troublemaker... seems like she wants to forgo crawling and just walk now.
Feel free to change or add anything you want to. This was just kind of me being silly with not enough sleep after a tornado last night. I was destressing.
Just wanted to report back that my Big Love family had a blast in SoHo together. Though most of the time, I made Henney give me piggy back rides, while shooing away the cluster of fans trying to get pictures in with my wives. And here I thought New York City would give us a bit of anonymity.
I had to let sweet YEH sign some autographs and take some pictures. Though it was the unsavories that were leaving drool stains on Hyori I was having none of. At one point, I had Henney swing me around to kick a guy in his face. Pfft, people should be well aware of my temper at this point!
We'll spend the rest of the weekend in NY and come back to CA. Henney has prepared a love nest in LA for us. =)
He revealed it was a fake and promptly removed it from my sight. There was no hesitation as he knew what it would take to get back into my good graces.
Well, I was wondering too? I mean how did aunty Diadda know about the old carousel in Bryant Park in Mid Manhattan? It's kind of obscure, but it is the only carousel I can think of in NYC..... :P
I am still squealing with laughter (I literally laughed tears!!!): "The girls walked away from the Black Hawk with the propellers still churning the air, causing the wind to blow through their hair."
and “Where did she take them?” Viola asked Lessa of Pern, who’s face turned a little red."
What type of scrapbook: Family, Pets, Travel, etc? Do you have a favorite color scheme? How much work do you want to put into it? If not much, you can create them online and have them shipped to your home. All point and click scrap booking, so easy.
I personally prefer the more difficult old fashioned method of picking everything out individually. But alas, scrapbooking is just one of many things to do, so it takes a back seat most of the time.
First time posting in OT. I woke up early, it's been raining the whole night. And going to rain more for the next two days. It's going to be really cold in SF Bay Area this weekend. Possible snow? The last time this was snow in San Francisco was 1976.
Anyway, watching the finally kiss of My Princess again and again...
Welcome! Everyone has very caring, encouraging hearts here. Some should seriously think of becoming comedians or writers or both because I don't think I have laughed this much in a very long time. Enjoy! Look forward to reading your posts again.
Thank you for the warm welcome. I usually read the 0T and seems like everyone are friends so Im just curious, do you know each other personally, or at least know somebody here personally.
Depends on what you mean by "know." We are currently working on a theory that Brookeve and I are the same person/ sisters switched at birth! :P But even if that is the case we have never met face to face, we live about 3000 miles away from each other. :P Come to OT for a while Amber, and pretty soon you will be family too! :)
We actually are twin sisters... except for these insurmountable inexplicable facts:
I'm almost ten years older than Viola.
We're both like... almost Indians, except I have a feather and she has a dot...
I have an older brother and she has a younger brother...
You should seriously consider writing a story entitled:
The Dot and the Feather
I have been mulling over the idea of a parallel storied novel where two women from vastly different backgrounds grow up in different cultures, bond over shared interests, eventually meet and here is the hard part: resolve some shared conflict together.
My daughter and I were talking about this. She mentioned Julie and Julia, as the type of set up...
Oh, yeah, the other hard part is actually coming up with 70,000 or so of those word thingies.
I finished Secret Garden last weekend and, as predicted based on recaps, I really, really love it.
Now in quandary of what to see next, nothing interests me out of the current line up of dramas ending. Perhaps I will take a look at H.I.T based on Thundie's review. Anyone here has seen it?
What drew you to Secret Garden? Maybe we can help suggest similar themes. Did you like the fantasy element? Have you seen 'Who Are You'? Or was it something else?
I'm not really sure, but I think intially because of Ha Ji Won's bad ass promo pics and the fact that the main character is a stuntwoman. The drama actually took me by surprise, and I guess I ended up liking it because of the comedy and the dialogues.
Actually it only gets better from episode 3 and it goes up hill from there! I was not even going to watch the show but and didn't even read the first few recaps... Then JB was gushing about episode 5 being the first one she loved, I checked out the episode and started from there, you should try from ep 4 or 5 you'll love it
me too! go Crack High! Go SamMi!!!!! i can't stop checking youtube for the teaser of ep.16, though i think it's not gonna be one...
i have no idea of what am i gonna watch next, i'll really miss DH!
Ah! It's Friday again. It's raining today. Ah~ What a peaceful day~
Btw, just wanna share Kim Soo Hyun posing like a girl. She er... He looks pretty! Man.. Is this the curse of pretty boys where they can be pretty as any girl out there? (think Jang Geun Suk, Kim Hee Chul).
haha, when i saw this post on allkpop, i really screamed. my mum came running in wondering what had happened. i then showed her the photo of soohyun, and she went "omo, he-she's really pretty! what a.. waste? no, wait. male looks good too. that's not fair!"
DH and MP are both ending. *kicks cans* That totally sucks since I can't see an awesome drama to replace either of them. WHY DID THEY HAVE TO CUT WHAT'S UP?! *throws empty bottles against a wall* Yeah yeah... I'm almost turning all violent and all.
Luckily, I have BIG BANG 4th mini album to take my mind of things! The songs were intensely orgasmic!XD Yeah... I actually really just said that.=P It goes beyond eargasmic!XD XD XD Tabi hyung's voice goes straight to the core in all different songs and I'm all mushed I can't even stand up. Yep.... Loads of sexy!XD I'm not claiming or anything. It's all just pure observations and nothing more.^^;; Not like I have a shrine for him or anything *starts taking down pictures* Nope. Of course not.=P GD's all sensually intense too... However, I still think GD&TOP Vol. 1 is a far superior album. It might be because it's actually a full album and not a mini. *shakes fist at papa YG* But at least there's BigBangTV to look forward too!^^ YEY!^^ *completely denies any knowledge of missing the BIG SHOW concert*
I want to watch New Tales of Gisaeng but *shrugs* 50 eps?!O___O I can't even start Capital Scandal despite having downloaded 10 eps already. Beaners sunbaenimdeul, should I watch it?
I've taken to reading blogs instead. I'm a maniac that way. Or I just love reading waaaaaay too much. If you guys have any interesting historical fiction books about England, please share.^^ I've read all the Philippa Gregory books though so I'm all out. *sigh*
I've decided to embark on a diet involving Korean dramas. There's this ridiculously overpriced CD store in our local Safeway and it sells original box-sets of Korean drama. So I'm thinking every time I meet a short term goal, I'll buy myself a DVD that I really like.=P Has anyone ever tried this or something like it? Does it work? I hope to God it will though... cuz if not, my doctor will kill me. -___-;;
Anyway, hope everyone's having a great day. Please pray for Libya if you have time. Thanks so much!^^
I am so glad to see you're not poaching on T.O.P! That makes me happy, and not homicidal! Yay!
I do think that GD&TOP Vol. 1 was better, too, but I really dig this new album. I especially like Cafe. I wish that it was a full album, but I think that there were rumors of another mini album later this year.
Have you read Julia Quinn? There's nothing like a Harvard grad writing stories about old England. I think that you'll like her snarky sense of humor.
I'm all boundaries girl with your shillang unni. kkkkk~~~XD TOP is my Tabi Hyung. Will never call him oppa... ever!XD XD XD Cafe is super swoon-worthy!^^ *dies* I love the new mini and am super glad it's on i-tunes top 100 albums chart! *throws confetti* GD says they'll try to release one later this year so they can have more promotions cycle. Even if they don't, I'll be perfectly happy just playing the Baby Goodnight MV on loop until they come out with a new album.=P
Thank you for the recommend unni! She wrote a lot of books! *cue happy dance* Will be soooo glad to dig into it! Congratulations on the multiple successes of Tabi hyung!^^ Chukhahae!^^
Have you ever read Laura Kinsale's books? She has one that I really liked, "Flowers from the Storm." It has a great story line, one that I've not read before or since.
you should definitely give gisaeng try. or wait another month for more episodes to come out first because waiting definitely sucks. and yes, big bang's new mini album is awesome! cafe is my favorite but i agree, gd&top's album was even more awesome. ahh.. top is such a cutie when he's trying to funny.
If you guys have any interesting historical fiction books about England, please share.^^
Sharon Kaye Penman - this lady wrote tomes and tomes that sequeled and sequeled again.
Anya Seton - Katherine LOVED this book, also Green Darkness, time travel/history
Alison Weir - biographies (I think she wrote under other names, too)
Ellis Peters
I recommend The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett. It's got a really hot love story, set in the background of the struggle for power between the Church and the nobility/royalty in medieval England, and it describes how the lives of the various characters in the book are caught up in and destroyed by that struggle.
Also recommend the Outlander series, by Diana Gabaldon. Time travel romance, featuring an Englishwoman from the 1940s who finds herself in the Scotland of the 1740s. Fabulous love story, and fascinating characters.
I also like Julia Quinn, but I'd even more highly recommend Eloisa James. Very intelligent and sophisticated romance novels. Also Jo Beverley and Mary Balogh. (These four are all writers of romance novels set in Georgian/Regency England.)
If you like Philippa Gregory you should try Victoria Holt and Jean Plaidy. They were the same person, but under Jean Plaidy she wrote fictional history and Victoria Holt was more gothic romance.
I love Georgette Heyer and she wrote about the Medieval, Regency and Georgian periods.
Dorothy Dunnett was also a huge favourite when I was growing up, in particular her Francis Lymond series (he was one of my early crushes).
So My Princess was on and I was really impatient for the new episodes to come on each week. I decided to kill time by watching Queen Seon DeoK.
OMG it is really really freaking good! I actually like it better than My Princess now. Go figure.
My favourite character is Alcheon Rang...kinda have a crush on him. hahahah.
I'm almost finished and would really like to see Doakman and Yushin together. He really really loves her, that kinda devotion is hard to come by. Sigh
Does anyone here have the same kind of addiction to QSD???
Oh gosh...I started watching QSD on a whim last year and got so sucked in that I practically deserted all my real-life friends for weeks while I devoured episode after episdode...
Totally crushed on Alcheon Rang...and Yushin...I can't resist men who stand by their principles AND look sexy in uniform! Almost died when Alcheon was in what I called his 'ninja' gear for covert missions...seriously, could not get enough of that! ;)
The scene where he puts on the face paint (or 'war paint', whatever) and goes to protest outside the palace gets my vote as one of the sexiest things I've ever watched...and I don't even know why...oh, Alcheon...what have you done to us? :D
And...now I have spent far, far too much of my workday trying to find Alcheon MV's on youtube. Have now come to the conclusion that there are not nearly enough MV's of that character on youtube...hahaha! :D
oh well i lot love aleon rang hahaha me too and of course bidam when he is just the mischievous one not the greedy one ..... becoz of deokmn im excited about 49 days
Yes I like Alcheon, a male character with no love story plot I'm in :P
Though I want to see Deokman & Yushin together at the end, seeing how Yushin seem doesn't have any passion about his love life kinda piss me off (he's boring, it's drama!, I want to see my male character kneeling, crying, suffering, doing crazy thing for his love interest ha, ha, ha :D ). So I like Bidam more, seeing him ALMOST crying makes my heart ached. And I always like a bit crazy character (yups Bad Guy, Coffee House, A story of Man, Secret Garden love ya all crazy men).
I watched QSD!! I loved it!! I love the 2 scenes where Alcheon was outside the kings palace clamoring for action. And the last one were he was in the woods about to commit suicide!!! YIKES! That gave ME CHILLS!! Then Mishil!!! LOVE HER!! She was a woman to be admired!! Heck! I'm going to go watch it again!!!
Addiction is the best way to put it. I started watching just for fun (after seeing Kim Nam Gil was in it), and next thing I knew I was hooked! I mean, how else can you explain watching 62 1hour long episodes within less than 2 weeks And yes, I have a full time job! LOL. So that meant, staying up till 2 or 3am and rushing home right after work (and sometimes waking up an hour early to catch a few minutes of the show).
Loved Alcheon too, but BIDAM, come on BIDAM lovers was simply amazing <3
Have fun watching the rest of the show :D
hello my darlings!!! Its been so long since I have participated in the Open thread. Uni has been crazy!*tears hair out* haha aja aja fighting though! I have to say I m really looking forward to 49 days and I havent watched a single drama after secret garden so I honestly cant wait to start watching some good ol'drammaa again(I ve read the recaps for dream high and looovee it))
Violllllaaa my dear!!!!*hugs!!!!* hehehe oh boy! This winter semester has been seriously intense!I see we re both on the same boat! buuutt Weeee cannnnnn doooooo itttttt!!!yah!*puts on magical study headband and gives one to Viola*
I so want to watch dream high but I have to resist until I m done with my midterms and projects!
*hugs back* :) I am resisting the pull of the dramas too! It's hard though. I pulled an all nighter with calculus II last night and I felt like a zombie this morning, but not anymore!! Scroll up and go to the link Diadda provided, you will see why! I gurantee that it will make you chipper too! I can not stop giggling... :P
P.s. Thank you for the magic headband! I am being proactive this semester, so I made "The Slayer of Midterms" and "The Slayer of Finals" early. Would you like one of each? :)
Happy Friday to all! I had a pretty decent one, bought some books on sale - I love books and I love sales, so double whammy of happy.
Haven't caught ep 16 of My Princess yet. Exercising some restraint, lol, trying to catch up on work. If I overdose on cute, those papers will never be graded!
Just wanted to make an observation. Both Princess Hours and My Princess featured scenes of the male lead teaching the female lead to drive. Uh, do princesses not drive? I mean, comedy gold, but that's a freaky kinda coincidence, for two dramas to do that. Just something I noticed.
Not that I'm complaining because a) funny and b) romantic. :)
Don't know if it's a princess thing, but I do know that I have a lot (and when I say a lot, I mean nearly 100) of female Korean friends, and I would say that only about 10% of the ones who are in driving age actually drive.
Also, my Korean oppa used to lecture me endlessly about the fact that women simply aren't as good at driving as men are. He believes it so strongly that he would never let me or any other girl drive when we rode together, even on trips of more than 3 hours (when it really would have been helpful to him). This, despite the fact that I have a perfect driving record and drive more safely than most of the men I know (even the Korean ones).
So I think it's just a general Korean cultural thing? Pretty much every Korean guy I know thinks that way about it, and the Korean girls go right along with them...which is always weird for me, as an American, but I just sort of nod and smile and go on driving happily, LOL! :)
Thanks for the insight, Portia, that is definitely something to think about. I don't think it's exclusively a Korean cultural thing...Americans have jokes about 'bad women drivers' too, right? :) Thais are also not so hot with women driving, even my totally liberal, Western-educated dad will do an eyeroll if he sees a woman driving badly and blame it on her gender.
I just thought it was interesting that the driving lesson showed up in two shows about princesses. Can't recall any other show where it happened, but my knowledge of Kdrama isn't that broad, so it could just be an information gap.
Yeah, men here in America joke about bad women drivers, you're right - but it's funny because even though they joke about it, they'd never refuse to let me drive on a long trip! I just was so amazed when oppa wouldn't even let me drive on a 6 hour road trip...when he had a slipped disc in his back. It was crazy.
Actually, though, I think the drama convention of having the guy teach the girl to drive is hilarious - maybe they should do it more often!
Maybe that's what made Secret Garden so funny - the fact that it's the girl who is the fantastically amazing driver, and the guy is the one screaming in the passenger's seat? Key Lime FTW! :D
Now that My Princess is over and Dream High is ending... what's next? I'm clutching onto Sign for now... which I'm still loving... but I'm wondering what else is coming out that might be worth a watch?
Crime Squad? i can't put my finger on it... but it seems vaguely similar to something I've seen before... maybe I'll like it just as much as I'm liking Sign?.. I am def a Song Il Gook fan
49 days? plot def has potential... I'm interested in how they're going to pull it off... overly dramatic? slow and plodding? maybe a bit of humor??
Royal family? eh... not a fan... but if someone watches it and recommends it.. maybe?
Midas? I'm definitely intrigued... and am a hugeee fan of both Jang Hyuk and Lee Min Jung... definitely watching the first episode of this
Thorn Birds? something about the plot smells like I'll be crying at some point in the drama... or maybe at every point the in drama... I hope I'm wrong because I really like Joo Sang Wook, and def want to watch something he's in...
YES you should def check out the duo =] 1st ep is kinda slow/boring, but by episode 2 I was addicted. Fab acting overall with realling pretty music/ scenary, and tight plot . Trust me it's worth the watch. I think its much better than the likes of Chuno. Over at darksmurf they already have english subs up to ep 6.
And I'm also loving Sign =] Began watching this like 1-2 days ago but have already seen 8 episodes...god I need to stop.
and I'm glad the main arc is returning although I liked the other cases in sign as well. what i like about sign is that they dont finish a case in a single episode so you'll grow more attached to the characters. and on a shallow note I have to say I'm really liking Jung Gyu Woon!
JB, please give your take on MP! I'm really surprised not seeing any of your input in the last episode! It used to be a recap together for the last episodes =(
not confusing, but has a lot of character developments and plots and twists in each episode. and you need to vent to someone about it or you might explode :)
*hugs back* Fine, I guess, a bit mellow for coming across Late Autumn OST, If I could turn it back (되돌릴 수 있다면), and then this song get stuck in my head and makes me a cry baby. Hiks, love Alex's voice and want to see this Late Autumn movie badly (Hyun Bin!).
Anyhow, there's possibility that less Hollywood movies will be showed in our theater caused by higher tax for its distributor . Sad but if it means more place in our theater for Asia movies including Korea, that will be great.
Happy Friday! Hope everyone is staying dry and warm despite the rain and snow!
Kim Rae Won Kim Rae Won Kim Rae Won Kim Rae Won
Why do I love this man so much? He is not a traditional beauty, but he has presence on screen that is irresistible, and his hands, omg, I love his hands! His silences are riveting. Oh, and they like to make him run in every drama.
After devouring Attic Cat a couple of weeks ago, I watched and loved What Planet Are You From? which is the worst title of all time! I avoided it because I thought it was a silly, sci-fi story.
Loved the Bok Shil character for always saying how she feels, rather than concealing and repressing. It was nice to see Jung Ryu Won in a winning-the-man role, and she does a phenomenal job with the hiccup talking sobbing. I couldn’t figure out why Jan-di’s mom’s face was dirty all the time, though… ; ] If you want to see how far Park Shi Hoo has come in his acting, watch this one.
Started and almost finished My Love Patzzi. In this one, even when KRW is shot in the background, he remains the focus of all his scenes. I’m always checking for his reaction, and with one flicker of his eyes, he reveals his inner thoughts. It is amazing to watch him. By the way, Kim Jae Won Kim Jae Won Kim Jae Won Kim Jae Won. Where KRW was loud and tough, KJW was quiet and I want to have his babies sexy.
Does anyone know where to find a watchable online version of Love Story in Harvard?
Kim Rae Won is so fascinating to me...I don't even find him that physically attractive, and yet when he's on screen I can't look at anyone else. I think he's a good example of the phenomenon in which someone's personal magnetism is so great that it pretty much overwhelms the factor of their actual physical appearance.
I'm sure there are other actors who are the same way - I think Humphrey Bogart had the same quality when he was in all those old black-and-white films, and actually Kim Myung Min is also an example in Korean drama land...can you think of others?
OK, the only piece of fan paraphernalia I brought back from Seoul was KRW trading cards. It was something that was small. and had tons of pictures of KRW on them that I had never seen before.
The first k-Movie I brought on-line was My Little Bride. yeah KRW is very nice.
And KJW was my first crush on the K world. Watch "Romance" and you really will want his children.
My jaw dropped when my Caucasian 75 y.o. mom said that KRW was handsome after watching him on Insandong Scandal. She had eyes only for handsome men of her generation (Rock Hudson types).
Attic Cat made me a fan of KRW (which was the first time I ever saw him).
i heart Kim!Rae!Won! SO.MUCH. there's just something about him that is so freaken appealing. i sought out Plum Blossom just to see his nekkid butt.. and it was totally worth it. LOL.
if you haven't seen ...Ing, check that out. he is so adorkable in that movie. i simply love the story.
nekkid butt.. and some soft porn scenes.. but i thought it was tastefully done, not raunchy. but if you search for it online, be prepared for hardcore porn to pop up. pun intended. lol.
Yeah I have Plum Blossom on my computers at all times. Tis the first thing I load on a hard drive of a new machine. I don't care how depressing that movie is. It is still dang good.
Ss3 (super junior concert) Manila. And I can't freaking go! I've never been this sad and jealous for a concert. Never. Until I became a fan of those adorable guys. /end rant
Oh well yeah, it really sucks. I'm here in Manila. Our house is only a miles away from the venue! But didn't get to buy the ticket. Because I went to Taylor Swift concert last saturday just for my cousins sake. They're not fan of suju. And my friends is not a fan either. So instead of going alone to the concert I chose TS.
I haven't made any headway on catching up on My Princess. I watched episode 3 and 4, but downloading all the episodes/subs has taken forever. Hopefully, I'll be all caught up soon (before the subs for 16 are released). I guess I'll be marathoning episodes 5-13 this weekend (possibly 14 if it's released this weekend).
Now, if only the maintainer would finish with the bathroom so I can shower. If I didn't have plan in an hour, I wouldn't be so annoyed. The bathroom should have been cleaned an hour ago. But of course there was probably someone showering when the maintainer went to clean earlier.
It was aired in our country last year and it is freaking good until.. *Don't want to spoil*
I like Alcheon Rang too! He has a cute(?) face. Hehe. And I root for Yushin and Deokman. I was depressed when they did not end up together. Such a tragic love story.
It was aired in our country last year and it is freaking good until.. *Don't want to spoil*
I like Alcheon Rang too! He has a cute(?) face. Hehe. And I root for Yushin and Deokman. I was depressed when they did not end up together. Such a tragic love story.
I hate Bidam for entering to their lives.
That's how I'm attached to them lol.
OMG Dream High is SO GOOD!!!!
It is so testing (my practically non-Resistance) self-control.
Only two episodes a week (Stupid School which I am currently busy failing :( ) and therefore two weeks left. Although this does mean it last longer for me then most people.
^sighs^ Life would be so much easier if I actually knew any Korean :(
But with DH and My Princess finishing (for me) in the next few weeks and hopefully going to finish Secret Garden soon (Enjoying it but am not completely addicted) I don't know what to watch next :(
Should I go back and finish Playful Kiss or actually watch Personal Taste?
Hmm... anyone got any recommendations? Or upcoming dramas which look awesome?
I didn't think Playful Kiss demonstrated any growth in our heroine. I was pretty bored with it about halfway through and was mad at myself that I wasted the time only to have Oh Ha Ni be such a doormat. I liked Personal Taste, watch that instead.
What drama has Gong, Hyo Jin stared in?
A new Hong Sister drama on it's way! I can't wait. I've seen almost all of their drama. Need to catch up MyGirlfriend is a 9 tail fox. Since I'm in between dramas I think i'll go back. (my princess just wrap airing and Dream High has one more epi and a special. And my new weekend drama love Tales of the New Giaseng currently airing and need to wait thanks to weekends.)
Oh has any seen/watched the new weekend drama shinning/twinkle twinkle yet?
she's been in thank you, pasta, ruler of your world, sang doo let's go to school, biscuit teacher star candy student.. that's all i can think off the top of my head. but she's been awesome in all of them
I want to watch Shinning/Twinke Twinke but I can't find it free anywhere and I don't speak/read Korean/Hangeul, but on the TV website it seems that one has to pay to watch the episodes.
If you know where to watch it for free, please post a link. :-)
I've been around, sorting out life outside of drama-land. i've acquired a bad habit of waking up late on Fridays (... or every day, really) and rushing to leave the house so I've missed OTs for a bit. but I've missed you all!!! so I'm back with a resolution to wake up early from now on, lol
I suppose I should confess - I said I wouldn't cry during Dream High Ep 14, but when Hyemi started singing to Baekhee I couldn't hold the tears back. So touching *sniff* will be so sad when that drama's over.
I'm seriously curious as to who K is. Even my friend who doesn't watch Dream High (but I like to rant to her regularly about the show) is very curious about the identity of K.
Will it be Sam Dong? Baek Hee? Hye Mi? Jin Gook?..... Jin Man??
Izzie, darling. You know I love you right? :P
Okay, now that we have gotten that out of the way, could you please secure Siwon while you are getting Leetuk and Kyuhyun for Lb_tmi? Thanks! I would be equally happy with a footage of their performance... :P
LOL! Will check if they would guest in one of the variety/talk shows and try to snap a photo. Not sure if I can go anywhere within 10m of them, though. *sigh* big bodyguards... *sigh* fans stark raving mad...
If I see Siwon, I'd flash a banner sayin "Viola 'heart' Siwon." :D
Btw, izzie, Grandpa died.....*looking suspicious*....did you have anything to do with it? Hm...what a coincidence....Grandpa dies.....and izzie goes missing....
Happy Friday Beaners!!
Geez its been many many Fridays since I've been on OT.. It never ceases to amaze me the new names I see around here, *waves and smiles ~ HI!*
anywho, guess who's like a million-and-three lightyears behind everyone else and has just joined the DH fandom-wagon?? Oh Gosh, yup, its me :)
I'd been meaning to pick it up, later later but since the Quakes back in Chch :( (I'm a Kiwi ~ NZ'er yo!) its just seriously been a terrible week, I'd willingly given up my precious drama filled hard-drive which I treasure more than my limbs to have been at home with my family **double sadness**.. Ugh... And since I've been super sad I thought I'd see what the damn fuss was about DH............................................................. :D
It's a winner! you know how you just have those really shitty as days, well in my case it transcended into a week, DH managed to get some laughs out of me and I'm curious to how it'll all unfold *eyes for the crackpot*.. lol
Buuut. Going home in 2days! Yay! For Business..Boo! They won't go under if I decide to be extra thorough and become a Tortoise, right?.. What was that? unemployment come a knocking? lol, err. But, after tuesdays devastating events, being home, safely with family is all I really want right now.. cue little brat tantrums..
hope everything down under is starting to settle down and the cleanup goes smoothly. sending my prayers to you, your family, friends, and everyone else hit by the quake. stay safe!!!
I was lucky enough to visit NZ two years ago and discovered a beautiful territory and some of the friendliest people I've ever met. I hope you are able to recover quickly, all of our positive thoughts are with you!
Hey, I'm from Christchurch too! I was studying at the university when it hit. I'm definitely one of the lucky ones in that my home, friends and family are ok - plus we have power and water! I hope you are as lucky. I've spent the last two days as part of the huge volunteer army helping people dig out their homes from the mud. Some people's lives have been totally devastated by this event and I am just so thankful for what I have. As you can imagine, its all a bit depressing at the moment, with horrible news everywhere you turn, so this website is offering some awesome escapism.
Thank you JB, GF and the amazing commenters!
I know a large amount of the families of the missing are overseas people, and my thoughts go out to them as well as the New Zealand families affected by this tragedy. I can't imagine how painful it must be to be so far away at a time like this. Love to all.
I could not stop bawling while I watched the jdrama Mother. Great acting, great cinematography, awesome script and a super adorable child actor that didn't make me cringe.
Being a mother is a difficult job.
Also, I watched the first episode of Midas. It was better than I thought it would be but I'm still feeling reserved. No connection yet. Also, I'm waiting impatiently for the next episode. I was pretty dumbfounded once I realized that there was no No Minwoo in the first episode. WHY do you torture me, drama gods?? What did I ever do to you?????
First time posting on this site. I'm been a lurker for a while but I thought it was about time I joined in on all the fun. I'm absolutely loving your recaps of Dream High. ^_^ I'm gonna miss the show so much when it's over. I don't know what I am going to do without my Milky couple every week.
I'm relatively new to drama land. I've been watching every k-drama I could get my hands on for about a year now. So I have a question for all of you. What are the chances that Suzy, IU, Wooyoung, ect... act again soon in another drama? (I'm not talking about together) I know juggling their pop idol duties is tough with acting. Taecyeon has been in a couple things and seems to enjoy acting. But is he a rarity among idols? I've become a huge fan of Suzy and IU through Dream High and would love to see them star in another drama.
I'm not watching DH yet. Waiting for all the episodes to post and get subbed and then I'll watch/buzz through them. I get a little impatient waiting to find out what is happening. I like to know the whole story.
So, I'm feeling a drama withdrawal and I need some help!
So, I like serious romances. Not really into rom-coms, but I really like contract dramas, you know, you and I have a contract to be married, but we end up falling in love with each other blah blah blah. I love those types of dramas!
Also, any drama with a serious female lead, excluding any giddyness and cuteness, please.
I would appreciate any suggestions from any country (Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, China).
For Taiwan drama: try MARS, Fated to Love you, Devil Besides You and Autumn's Concerto.. Fated to Love you has some contract thing going on...
For Korean.. older drama like Sorry I love you, Stairway to heaven, All In, Hotelier.. are all romantic... Warning though, Sorry I Love You would be quite depression but it's one of my all time favorite... I enjoy 'How to meet a Perfect Neighbour' and 'Prosecutor Princess' and 'The woman who still want to marry' quite a bit...
Exciting day in Memphis! We're cleaning up after a tornado... ucky. My mother-in-law got hit pretty badly, the winds took the gazebo out of her back yard, blew it into the car in the front yard, and then ripped up the side of the Jeep with it. Most of the trees in her backyard no longer have tops. We're having a little bit of problems getting through her neighborhood because of all the trees and stuff in the street, but clean up has been an opportunity to have fun together, so it isn't all bad!
Can't wait for Dream High on Monday, but kind of wishing that it takes its time getting here, because I don't want it to end.
I hope your mother-in-law recovers from the tornado damage soon. hope no one was hurt from the tornado.
and yeah, clean-ups can be fun esp. when done with loved ones. the humor rushes in, in place of annoyance over mess. sometimes dirt fights (like food fights) ensue.
It'a Friday already? Oh heck. Only another weekend and I'm back to work after a week off.
Can't wait for Gong yoo's film "Finding Mr destiny" to come out with English subs. He's seriously delicious :P Does anyone know where I can get it? The film, I mean~~~
Oh my gosh. Best cure for...pretty much anything, ever. HAHAHAHA!!! You win!
I hope you feel better soon...my oppa has back problems and I know they're horrible. Get well quick!! (I'm sure thinking about SSH can't hurt any) :D
Incidentally...wouldn't it be hilarious to tell him that story? Just to see the look on his face??
leonardswench: "So, this one time, I had to have an MRI, and I'm claustrophobic so I can't handle those...but I survived it by thinking of you naked in the shower."
SSH: *tilts head*...*blinks*...*tilts head the other direction*...*brain explodes*
LOL: I know, a new line of medical cures, all featuring the Naked Hand Towel and his brethren ....
the MRI was a follow-up from a car accident in December, so no big worries, sorry, probably should have explained that, and yeah, even with the pain meds, PAIN, hence the MRI ... probably something in my back is pinching where it ought not, or bulging where it should not, so I'm going to have to do accupuncture this time round. Sigh. I hate needles, but I know who I will be thinking of ....
I hope all is well with the MRI.
That is an awesome stress relief idea.
Lately I have been falling asleep thinking about PHY.
So now we can attribute curative powers to The Hand Towel?
(OK that is a stretch, but it is fun.)
I freaked out at my MRI years ago. Did they give you a shot of that disgusting liquid?
I remember the nurse saying, "You may feel some discomfort," before a seering pain shot through my veins.
I just lay there and cried.
Yes, the terms "some discomfort" and "for a short time" should be struck from any medical personnel's language.
I just had pain meds and ear plugs, and the only other thing I was thinking *man this is embarrassing, but true* was that the magnetic clicks sounded
first, like machine gun fire coming from your foxhole buddy, and I imagined that SSH was deflecting bullets with his six pack, so that was nice
second, like German techno music (so thumping and loud at that point) so I imagined him grooving in the shower spray to that music
third, like primitive Heart of Darkness jungle drum music, so I imagined him sans loincloth undulating to that music
fourth, like the pneumatic drills used to chip up old concrete, so I imagined SSH shirtless running the drill and then showering off the sweat
and to the various clicks, whirs, bangs, thuds, and mechanical sounds, I practiced counting his abs down the right side and up the left side of his rib cage from clavical to notherly regions (yeah, I meant that misspell) while the water of the shower was pouring down those dimpled smirking lips of his ...
totally worked for me, and it was easy to go over and over it in my mind. :D
In future, I'm going to stick closely to what works.
Yes, but it might be embarrassing to answer questions with "I'm only on the four pack, wait a minute, darnit" or "we're running out of hot water so now things are stimulating growth in a new quarter, I mean ... " or "the inventory will not be complete until I've gotten to his notherly regions", et cetera.
You might not be staff long if you digress too long on the SSH shower scenes to get through!
Is it just me? Once I started watching Asian dramas, I find that US shows are lacking entertainment value. They were seriously lacking before I started watching Asain dramas(only watched 5 shows), but now I am down to watching Bones. I think it is because US shows are lacking in the romance area.
Yes, they ignore the romance and go directly to sex.
We have been hit over the head so many times with sex sex sex on US TV.
I remember having to specifically explain to my 14 year old daughter, that if you watch tv, or even commercials, it looks like people meet, have sex, next!
But it isn't that easy, since they rarely show the consequences; it isn't that romantic, since they don't show that intimacy on that level really does require folks to spend some quality time together first.
MJP--I completely agree with you about US dramas--ever since I started watching asian dramas, I have never really looked back. The only US drama I have watched in the past 3-4 years is True Blood, which is pretty great.
I think US shows depend way too much on irony and witty language--as a result the dramas and the writing is snazzy, glossy and maybe a little entertaining--yet the shows lack heart, depth and honest human emotion. In the US--writers try to avoid sentimentality and cliche like the plague--that's important but they often err on the side of writing stuff that has no passion--lovers only seem to smolder for each other--there is no sense of deep love that surpasses even physicality. At least that has been my experience.
Also, multi-year seasons destroys the story. the plot meanders and the drama wil ultimately feel episodic as they try to suspend storylines over multiple years. It must suck for an actor to play the same role for 7+ years. Korean actors are lucky as they get to try new things out every few months.
To me, asian dramas are great because the stories are short, have a defined beginning, middle and end, which helps keep the plot tight and the tension up. Also asian dramas are not afraid of DRAMA--using story archetypes that on the surface seem cliched (unrequited love, feuding families, social conflict, etc) but in reality are the basis for great fiction.
Just finished watching My Princess finale and I liked it...but it left me wanting more. More LS/HY interactions, that is. Gonna miss this beautiful couple.
And I marathoned Once Upon a Time in Saengchori after reading the enthusiastic posts here by a few Beaners. Can I just say how much I LOVE that drama? And thank you Beaners! :D
It's that perfect case of when you need a break from all typical kdramas and along comes one sweet and hilarious package, one that does things refreshingly different.
Even a special would do. I just wanna see the darn wedding and honeymoon and maybe a couple babies along the way. Add to that cute overload of kittens-and-rainbows explosion variety and we have a perfect ending!
I too am on the Once Upon a Time in Saengchori fan train. It's so hard waiting for the one episode each week. I'm always checking for sub updates after it's put up on Viki.
Me too! After I got suckered in by the FIRST part of the FIRST episode (which hardly ever happens)...I knew I was setting myself up for torturous weekly waits. Sigh....
Can't wait to get the two weekend episodes of New Tales of the Gisaeng!!! I can't believe that this drama will last until July, this is why I HATE dramas with long episodes but at least you get to know the characters more and boy are there a lot of secrets in this show o_O
Is anyone watching the Taiwanese drama "Sunny Happiness" with Mike He and Janine Zhang?!?
Totally looking forward to the next episodes of New Tales of the Gisaeng.
I like all the characters now. They seem like real people to me.
I appreciate how it's 50 episodes now. When other dramas are coming to an end we'll still have something constant to keep us going:)
Drama trivia: watched a bit of Paradise Ranch (-desperate for a drama fix while I waited for the subbed finale of My Princess) and noticed 'Sa Ran' (/Lim Soo-hyang) is the sister of 'Lee Da Ji' (/Lee Yeon-hee). She did a good job as a younger sister and upped my regard of her as an actress.
OK, I admit it! I too am totally addicted to Gisaeng and am currently in a Sunny Happiness marathon. Up to episode 13, after today will have to wait for the remaining episodes. Hate the waiting, and the waiting, and the waiting.
Am not liking Sunny Happiness as much as everyone is raving about it, but want to see what happens so I will stick with it.
Am looking for a new 'addiction' to get me through to the next Gisaeng fix, am going to start on Three Kingdoms Sunday as soon as my guests clear the door.
I kinda understand where you're coming from with Sunny Happiness! I feel that I had a deeper connection with Autumn Concerto.
I mean don't get me wrong, I think the acting is well done by the main leads and even the male second lead!! Fang Yong Yong is not your typical T-drama female lead with an annoying high pitch voice, who usually over does the cuteness (Yun Jie is not bad either) but I'm not getting emotionally engaged with the drama (well except for episodes 22 &23 which is close to the end huh). The story to me is light and cute which makes it watchable.
Side note:I don't care for, nor can I stand the ex-wife!!! Ever since she gave her sorry of an excuse of a reason as to why she didn't allow Xiao Nian to meet his father = /
(I try really hard not ff scenes when she comes up, huh)
Can anybody explain to me what the SSH tilt is? Everyone keeps saying "the tilt" but I don't get it, or I haven't seen it. Anybody have pics of what you mean?
2. Open your eyes wide and do not look at any other character.
3. Concentrate on SSH's head. Do not be sidetracked by his eyelashes.
4. In seconds, you will see said head violently jerking sideways.
5. Jerking will ensue from left to right/right to left/both directions for as long as he is spewing Angry/Emotional Words. Sometimes, jerking will follow a left-left-left pattern, or right-right--right pattern. Like pressing on the replay button continuously.
6. Eyes will slant in opposite direction to above-mentioned head jerks.
7. Sighs/groans or ear-deafening AARGHs may accompany the head jerks.
8. Head tilt may culminate in an object being flung against the wall/floor.
clichique, I think the reason why Jomi is immune to the head tilt is cos she's part owl, part mortal. But like every superhuman, she has her Achilles' heel. For Superman, it was krypton. For Jomo, it's the hand towel. Just whip out a hand towel and see strong Jomo's knees start to shake.
I am the same! I really try to avoid dramas that involve stereotypical conniving second leads because I soon lose interest in the show.
I second the recommendations for Thank You and What's Up Fox. There are second leading men in both shows, but they are portrayed in a very human and honest way. The characters ended up adding to my enjoyment of the dramas rather than detracting from it.
ive been thinking a lot about this but why do most stories/dramas come from classic stories?
like the princess movies: cinderella-oh we know how many times poor girl become rich in dramas little mermaid: loving someone means giving up whats important to you even you have to be bubbles in the end- reference from MGIAG and the famous SG mulan-girl cross dresses as a guy falls in love big secret out in the open in the end (CP, YAB, SKKS) beauty and the beast: jerk guy finds love changes, girl despite said jerk-titutde finds something adoring fall in love (so many jerks in dramas that i want to hit their head once-just once) snowhite: yeah we all have horrible inlaws- wait the witch was not her in-law?? sorry my bad..hehe..but the girl always has this jealous bitch trying to kill or sabotage her.. sleeping beauty- ummmm i dont know about this one but its like the damsel in distress things and true loves kiss
ohh..and the very famous romeo and juliet thing:
they cant be together coz families or something stands in their way.
so..welll at least the thing that they all have in common is that "and they all live happily ever after"
Rich snobby man falls for smart woman, despite the smart woman's poor relatives, he woos woman, gets ignored by woman, has family member look down on woman, changes for woman, eventually changes woman's mind.
Smart woman falls for rich snobby man and they live happily ever after.
It's not the ending of the story that counts. It is that these stories are archetypes. Fairytales are just simplified versions of the stories people have been telling for years in so many forms. These types of story are so recognized (across countries and cultures) and often feel very true to life. As a result, audiences can easily relate to them and sympathise with the situations/characters in these stories--unrequited love, awful inlaws, family feuds, etc. These stories are like a cultural short-hand--you don't have to explain much or do a lot of character development--we get the jist of the story the moment we see a nice young girl with a mean step-mother.
Even though many dramas are based on these "fairytale" stories, I think they strike a chord in people because the emotions are ones that people face every day--the obstacles that family, friend or circumstances place in front of you, the challenge of loving someone who is your enemy, the challenge of having to live with a step-parent that you don't like. The stories just carry these basic situations to the extreme.
I think a lot about this too--personally I think I don't like much US TV because writers in the US tend to avoid these simple story archetypes that people find moving and effective. Instead, a lot of shows go for wit, irony and reject anything that seems sentimental and cliched. You get a lot of great writing but very little heart.
Life imitating art, and art imitating life: there are shades of many real life courtships in these classic tales, and these tales have stuck around for centuries in updated forms because they work. :D
Perhaps an oversimplification, but truly, these stories have thrived for generations because they are the perfect blend of a -touch-of-reality-with-ten-parts-fantasy-stirred-well-consumed-repeatedly.
I watched the Fate, or Destiny, Suk Myeong or whatever it is called because The Hand Towel was in it.
My impression: (I took notes)
Dark.
Percentage of guys running around shirtless to guys hitting people with metal pipes: 1% to 99%.
Why aren't all of these people in the hospital or dead?
Would have liked to see more shirtlessness.
The Hand Towel looks good, doesn't say too much, smokes a lot.
I haven't watched that one. I did watch Autumn Tale. I absolutely loved his hair. Crazy, I know, but the color was rich and deep and very shiny. It looked very thick and well groomed. I wish I had such nice hair. That's one thing about SSH in MP, he colored his hair.
Any of you watch American Idol? I'm so sad Jaycee is out. That boy sings like an angel. I cry every time I hear him sing. There's something so pure and innocent about him. So sad he didn't make it. He should never have entered AI in the first place. They've broken his dreams and his heart.
On a happier note, Amazing Race is back and my favs The Cowboys are back. Love them to pieces. Isn't that crazy? I was so upset when they lost, but I love them for their honour, integrity, cheerfulness and weird cowboy lingo and jokes. They are what I imagine Jaycee would be if he retains his pureness of spirit and innocence as an adult. Sometimes I'm so jaded by what I read and see, that it's so uplifting and refreshing to see that ppl like Jayccee and the Cowboys exist. They give me hope in this sometimes so brutal and violent world. This week has been so painful, from the NZ earthquake to the Libyan Crisis. I need more Jaycees and Cowboys to keep me hanging on. Oh, and my weekly dose of Kor and T-dramas.
I'll still have Love Buffet to replace MP withdrawal symptoms, so I'm still ok. But I'm worried they'll make Ah Yi the hero instead of Da Ye. I'm a staunch Da Ye supporter all the way. Writer, don't you dare make Ah Yi win the girl just to appease the girl fans. I'll be so pissed off.
I was looking forward to What's Up but they've canned it. Damn. It was the only drama I was looking forward to.
MJP, is that the one about the younger guy falling in love with the widow? ....think I'll detox for a while....can't take any heavy stuff after MP's fluffiness. I need me a lightweight rom-com.....sigh.....when's the next one coming?
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1 bella luna ;)
February 25, 2011 at 6:51 AM
sandwiched between the weeks of the ending dramas!
withdrawal symptoms activate!
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM
I know...I'm already searching for something to stave off the symptoms. Feel like we've been spoiled lately - they should space out the good ones more so we don't get so used to it! >.<
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sumee
February 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM
same is the case here :-(
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bella luna ;)
February 25, 2011 at 9:36 AM
what do we do, noonas?
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 9:42 AM
I don't know, but we'd better find a solution fast...because once withdrawal really sets in, I know I'll end up in a downward spiral of panic and start frantically searching Youtube for every CF and fan-made MV of my favorite K-Drama actors while desperately trying to avoid watching Coffee Prince and Sam Soon yet again...it's just not pretty, folks. Not pretty at all. @.@
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bella luna ;)
February 25, 2011 at 10:17 AM
you fare better.
I stare at empty space doing a rewind of favorite scenes in my head.
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pumpzz
February 25, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Omg. Same here! I'll remember the cute moments and wonder when that moment will happen to me! lol
bella luna ;)
February 26, 2011 at 1:42 AM
this is why fanfics come to being.
alas, I neither have creativity nor tenacity to write one. i keep them all in my head.
malta
February 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM
me too... sad, but true
Kdramaddict
February 25, 2011 at 12:25 PM
That's exactly what I do when a good drama ends xD
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marteki
February 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM
OMG I do the SAME thing lol...it reallyy gets sad sometimes..I've watched coffee prince 167 times already n i've started it again....gosh I need something good
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Nikki
February 26, 2011 at 2:51 PM
B/C of this thread I rewatched an ep of Coffee Prince. Sheesh...its like I like it more now than when I first saw it. I watched ep. 2 and seeing all the pain Han Sung is in over Yoo Joo made me cry. Yep, this is def one my all-time favs. I really appreciate the shows that stick in your heart.
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2 dramaaddict
February 25, 2011 at 6:53 AM
So after watching Coffee Prince and Pasta for the third time I realized that I enjoy dramas that have romance with no plotting bitch, or conspiring second male lead. Can anyone recommend other shows like that? Hopefully I haven't already seen them all...
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informantxgirl
February 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Whoa, this is actually a hard question, coz horrible second leads are Kdrama bread and butter!
Off the top of my head:
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: second female lead was annoying at best, but didn't really move into witch territory for me.
It's Okay, Daddy's Girl (there were some scheming non-primary leads, but it wasn't a romance thing)
Paradise Ranch: the second leads are actually nicer than the main leads (at the moment)!
Secret Garden: second female lead starts off being a bit witchy, but does a 180 and it all turns out fine.
Possibly Bad Couple - second female lead was a bit of a witch, but she came off so impotent as to be inoffensive and hung around so little, it didn't move into OMG, KILL HER NOW territory for me.
Hoped that helped a little.
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dramaaddict
February 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: conspiring male lead
Okay, daddy's girl: Evil guy framed her father
Paradise Ranch: something shifty about second male lead...just don't know what yet
Secret garden: Evil mother in law...I loved the show though
Bad couple: female lead was the witch in this one, until she realized she was sick...
I guess I'm out of luck
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a-a-a
February 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM
You could try Coffee house with Kang Ji Hwan and Park Shi Yeon... no psycho second leads in there.. I mean the one person who can qualify is just sooo hilarious and is constantly more of a victim due to KJH(the lead's) scheming lol!
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bd
February 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Yeah, Coffee House is a fun ride; a bit quirly and wacky, but that's what made it so refreshing compared to the usual...
Like uhhh, "Secret Garden" w/ the stereotypical arrogant Chaebol playboy(s) and the even more stereotypical Chaebol mother/mother-in-law.
a-a-a
February 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM
OH!!! I just remembered and had to come back in order to suggest this one!!! Mixed up investigation agency/ Evasive Inquiry Agency with Lee min ki... If you have not watched it yet please do so... I absolutely love that drama! It was so my fun to watch and all three leads especially Ye Jiwon is Hee-kyung, were amazingggg!! One of my favorites with no psycho second leads :)
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a-a-a
February 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Wow look at the typos!!
** It was so much fun to watch (not my fun to watch lol)
** Ye Jiwon as Heekyung (is hee-kyung)
sorry about that!
indigowine
February 27, 2011 at 12:04 AM
I agree with your choice. No dramatic evil plot whatsoever from the second lead male AND female (i'm pretty much out of luck trying to guess who's the lead after all xD)
so that's fun to watch.. ESPECIALLY after episode 8 *gasping for air*
taizhu
February 25, 2011 at 8:41 AM
I really agree with you about enjoying dramas that don't have the plotting bitch/conspiring bastard second female/male lead.
One of the reasons I am not longer totally loving My Princess is that the second female lead makes my blood pressure rise every time she steps on screen. I just hate watching hateful people do whatever they want all the time in kdramas. Why does everyone always give evil people a pass
As for recommendations, I thought the ones informantxgirl mentioned were all great--to add, I would suggest a couple Taiwanese dramas that I watched recently. not sure if you are into them--I wasn't until this past week when I got tired of waiting for the DH finale and became desperate to watch something else that could take my mind off DH.
So the two dramas are
MARS and Black & White, both starring Vic Chou
MARS was awesome. Unlike any drama I have seen before. It is a liveaction version of a manga takes on really tough social issues and left me thinking. It was riveting, troubling and sad yet still had a great ending. (I would LOVE to see a Korean version of this drama but doubt that kdramaland would take it on because some of the mature social themes, which kind of seem taboo in dramas)
Black & White is a cop drama but I loved it and the interactions between the leads were great and the love triangle was really interesting--not traditional at all--kind of like a circular case of one-sided love.
I watched both of these dramas in marathon sessions--they were really good, which was a surprise because I initially didn't think I would like Taiwanese dramas.
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taizhu
February 25, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Oops--forgot to mention that one of reasons MARS is so great for non-evil second leads, is that the second leads transition from being jealous and entwined in the love-square to being fierce protectors of the main couple. It was really good to see a drama recognize that the second leads don't have to remain irrationally jealous for over 20 episodes but can easily become great people and there are other factors that can drive the plot in a drama
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marteki
February 25, 2011 at 11:06 PM
MARS was really good! I'd recommend it too...very fierce love in there
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Silka
February 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Just want to say Mar is totally awesome... my all time favourite TW drama... vic chou is completely superb in it... and I would also love to Korean version of this drama but it probably will never happen...
Devil besides you is excellent as well.. with very little envy 2nd lead .... this one will be great to have a korean version.... i think...
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msim
February 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Black and White is a really good one to start off drama-virgins. The story, the editing, the acting, plot-twists (and the fashion) is ultra-modern.
It can please any international audience.
There is some m/m subtext too - if you wish to see it that way (and I wish it always ;-)
The only drawback is the CSI-lab doctor. I would have liked her character to be more involved in the plot. She was great.
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marteki
February 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM
lol I just seem to be agreeing with everyone on these dramas...BLACK N WHIT WAS OUT AMAZING!!! I was blown away!...very different from all that cuteness overload happening
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urbanscrappy
February 25, 2011 at 1:23 PM
I'll add my vote to Mars and Black & White. Love them both, and Mars is one of my all-time favourite dramas of any language.
For K-dramas without conspiring second leads try The woman who still wants to marry, Capital scandal, New heart, Surgeon Bong Dal Hee, Flowers of my life, Which star are you from (tiny bit of plotting but of the harmless kind), Snow White (Taste sweet love), Dal Ja's Spring, I am Sam, H.I.T., Bad family, When it's at night, Worlds within and Gourmet.
For me the above were all pretty interfering annoyance free and I liked them all, some more than others.
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urbanscrappy
February 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM
Stop me if I'm getting carried away, but I forgot What's up fox, 9 end 2 outs and My country calls which are all lots of fun without contrived ex-relationship drama.
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dramaaddict
February 25, 2011 at 8:43 PM
keep 'em coming since I'vee seen all your recommendations. And Gourmet did have a conspiring second lead. Which star are you from and the most annoying mom...but it was good
Ariel
February 25, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Mars, a must watch, I got sold on Vic Zhou when I watched him in this and totally bummed when the news came out that Barbie and him split up.
Tatta Hitotsu no Koi (Just One Love) one of the best JDramas I have ever watched. There is no bitchy/psycho second leads, just the lead couple, awesome friends and a beautiful love story.
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MJP
February 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Thanks for the good suggestion of watching MARS. I started it today and its very good.
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Lemon
February 25, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Hm, how about Triple, Dr Champ, or even Playful Kiss? All these shows don't have annoying/bitchy second leads. I really enjoyed Triple because it was so easy to watch and it didn't make my blood pressure rise- you can check out Javabean's recaps or ratings! :)
Other than that I can't think of any other drama that has a Coffee Prince/Pasta feel..
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informantxgirl
February 25, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Never watched Triple or Champ, so can't recommend, but Playful Kiss had that smart girl...she wasn't exactly hateful, but she did make the female lead feel about 2 inches tall. That might irk some people. I think I was one of the few people who actually wanted her to win over Oh Ha Ni! :)
Um, Shining Inheritance? I think Seung Mi is the best female second lead ever. She can get hysterical at times, but she's just so pitiful, I can't help but feel a little bad for supporting the main couple.
Did not know it would be this hard to think of a Kdrama that didn't employ a love square with meanies!
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dramaaddict
February 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Although I liked Shinning inheritance, I wanted to jump through the screen and beat up both mother daughter combos. the mother who put her out, and the mother who thought eveyone was beneath her. I just wanted a break from being angry while watching. So far the clear winner is Mars but I can't find it online. Flowers for my life was close, but the death at the end ruins it for me.
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tofu_fishy
February 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM
triple is actually okay, at some points you look at the plat and think WTF??? but the female lead's scence with soongki is quite cute, dramabeans has a recap on all the episodes, you could read them first
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rose
February 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM
my name is kim sam soon, the second lead not so bitchy but still a little bit annoying in different level, dalja spring ,... that the 2 i can think of
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hpn88
February 25, 2011 at 10:17 AM
might sound like a total fangirl, but dream high unless you're already watching it. They're aren't really hysterical characters and "the evil" character I mostly sympathize with
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Excuse me, we are not fangirls.
We are fanwomen!
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I always liked "Fangirly". It's completely silly. :-)
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 1:55 PM
I know, me, too. I was just kidding...
pohonphee
February 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM
The World Within (Hyun Bin character's ex girlfriend isn't that annoying, she's just confused I think)
The man who can't get married (I don't know why, but this drama has special place in my heart. Ji jin-hee character's girl next door, is cute and innocent and best friend of the 1st female lead)
Capital Scandal (hah, the second female lead is awesome)
Coffee House (The secretary is sweet, and the second lead male, emm, he's funny :) )
I think there're more
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katieda
February 25, 2011 at 11:09 AM
personal taste
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dramaaddict
February 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Personal taste definetly has the bitchy second female lead. I wanted to poke her eyes out. I just want a drama that can make me feel warm all over lol. Yoon ju drove me nuts in My princess, so I need relief. Unfortunately I have seen all the recommendations. Maybe i should turn back to american television....gossip girl marathon anyone?
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Celest
February 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM
LOL You don't want any bitchy female leads and conspiring male leads and you want to watch Gossip Girl?!
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dramaaddict
February 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM
LOL good point...I turned it off after I saw Blair throw Serena in a water fountain...aren't they best friends? Back to dramas for me
pohonphee
February 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM
wait, this is the one with In-hee boot in it, isn't it?
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Yes!
And the DB recaps about her were some of the funniest ever written!
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 11:35 AM
What about:
T-drama "Easy Fortune, Happy Life"
K-drama "Fireworks"
K-drama "December Fever"
K-drama "Freeze";
J-drama "RH Plus" (not really a romance);
K-drama "Creating Destiny"
K-drama "The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry/Marry Me"
J-drama "Hana Kimi"
J-drama "Kimi Wa Petto"
K-drama "Full House"
J-drama "Nodame Cantabile" (Episode #3 is my all time favorite)
J-drama "Ohitorisama"
T-drama "Hi My Sweetheart"
K-drama "Oh My Lady"
K-movie "100 Days with Mr. Arrogant"
J-drama "Hotaru No Hikari" (Hilarious!)
T-drama "Why Why Love"
K-movie "He Was Cool"
J-drama "Otomen"
K-drama "Witch Yoo Hee"
K-movie "My Mighty Princess"
K-movie "I'm A Cyborg But That's OK"
K-movie "Seducing Mr. Perfect"
T-drama "ToGetHer"
K-movie "She's On Duty"
K-movie "Kiss Me, Kill Me"
K-movie "Innocent Steps"
K-drama "Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy"
J-movie "Tokyo Girl"
K-drama "Sweet 18"
T-drama "Love Contract"
K-movie "Daddy Long Legs"
K-movie "Too Beautiful To Lie"
K-drama "Couple Or Trouble"
K-drama "Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung"
K-drama "Last Scandal"
K-drama "Lawyers of Korea"
K-drama "My Girl"
K-drama "When It's At Night"
K-movie "Baby And I"
K-movie "My Boyfriend Is Type B"
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Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Some how I find it disturbing that I have seen all of these.
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM
He He Heee!
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marteki
February 25, 2011 at 11:13 PM
hehehe me too >.< lol
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dramaaddict
February 25, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Thank you for the comprehensive list, sadly I've seen all the k-drama/movies and t-dramas on this list. And for some reason I can't watch j-dramas, there is just something about them....
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marteki
February 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM
not enough emotions maybe? I can't do them either but like you I can't seem to pin point what exactly my problem with them is...
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Now, that's a list!
I have watched only 5 of them.
Gotta get busy, I guess.
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Confessions of a drama addict. I give up my sleep to watch them... Should I get on the couch now?
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brookeeve
February 26, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Yeah, but if you get on the couch you have to scoot over to make room for the rest of us.
Lisah
February 26, 2011 at 3:49 AM
I love soooo many things on this list, "Baby & I" is my go to bad day cure. It's so funny and it doesn't hurt that Jang Geun Suk is adorable.
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Milady
February 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM
If I can be of anyhelp, I'd recommend "Flowers for my life". The four leads are equally lovable, there's a very cute and touching romance... it's funny, it's sad, it's entertaining, all at the same time, the music is great, the directing is perfect...and seriously I loved all the characters! Not only are the second leads just great but even the parents are which is even more rare :p Seriously, try it!
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sajor
February 25, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Dal Ja's Spring
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GrandmaFran
February 25, 2011 at 1:53 PM
obstetrics and gynecology doctors: 2nd male lead is totally awesome and there isn't even a 2nd female lead. i think one of the reasons i love this drama so much is that there's no conniving, beezy characters.
who are you?: not strong on the romance but heart warming.
family's honor: 2nd male got somewhat annoying midway but then eventually backed down and helped the main pairing.
thank you: there was no b*tch but definitely annoying town people.
saengchori: 2nd female is crazy but funny as heck
prosecutor princess: just awesome sauce
soulmate: witty and unconventional
japanese: nobuta wo produce has such a special spot in my heart. the story is touching and thoughtful. the 3 main characters are just perfect. the 2nd female lead is also sweet.
tatta hitotsu no koi: simple, classic love story of poor guy and rich girl, but actually done right. it's really sweet.
hotaru no hikari 2 is hilarious! the 2nd male is actually a suitable contender and 2nd female is kind, albeit her appearance can be a little annoying.
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meenuby
February 25, 2011 at 7:15 PM
I second Once upon a time in Saengchori. There's really no one you can hate in that drama. All the characters are comical and fun. :)
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Phyllis
February 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM
"Someday" has a great second female lead. The second male lead is manipulative, but tolerable because it is Kim Min-joon. I watched it on YouTube. Same second lead pairing as in "Surgeon Bong Dal Hee."
I thought it was very unique in many ways and enjoyable to watch. (Someday)
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jyyjc
February 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM
Totally agree. I realized I was waning from my princess because of park yehjin's bitchy character, and then I realized I dropped Personal taste too because of In-hee. I recommend Coffee House.
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lunarscope
February 26, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Prosecutor Princess - sensible, savvy, helpful and NICE second leads.
The Woman who still wants to Marry - lots of realistic characters... the closest we get to evil bad guy is Lee Shi Young's sunbae who is annoying but not oh-my-gosh-i'm-gonna-smash-my-screen-in-anger-if-i see-you-again annoying :D
Secret Garden- definitely my favourite second leads!
um, yeah... evil second leads seem to be a commodity in kdramaland..
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3 Chris
February 25, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Happy, happy Friday! It's so gloomy here; O spring, where art thou? On a different note...who else is excited for the finale of Crack High? :D
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GuitarHero
February 25, 2011 at 7:15 AM
me!! :D im hoping for a GOOD ending since MP did good :)
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Don't worry Chris, Spring is here! I saw the first croucus today!! Isn't that faboulus? *happy dance* :)
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4 Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 6:59 AM
OMG Brookeeve wrote fanfic about DB. Java and GF to be precise! and it may yet change again but I figured more than me needed to see it ASAP!
Sorry Brookeve but I simply could not wait for you to come back from wherever you ran off to.
http://kdrama-folks.livejournal.com/436.html
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Oh my!! Oh my!! That was so utterly awesome! :) JB and Gf get their very own fanficton! I can not stop grinning right now! :P
".....avaBeans glanced over her friend’s shoulder, first shooing away the beautiful men that surrounded them so that she could see the computer screen clearly. “Oh,” she said, “Oh, that’s good. That’s too good not to do. Our fans will be the envy of all fans, everywhere on the planet. People will flock to our site on the off-chance that they will be able to become one of our fans. We shall call this: Operation Please the Fans…”
GirlFriday snapped her fingers a few times in front of her friend’s star-stricken eyes. “JB! JB! Does this mean that you want to do it? JB?”
JavaBeans walked over to her Heavenly Control Panel. She took a small hammer from a glass case on the wall, and then used it to break another glass case enshrining a single, perfect red button. With a look of utter elation, she grabbed Ji Hwan's hand and took a single finger and used it to mash down the button with a look of almost maniacal glee in her eyes. “It is done!” she said, while laughing maniacally. “We have done it, GirlFriday, we have done it!”
GirlFriday sighed, and then looked back at her computer. “Time to work on the next thread.”
JavaBeans looked utterly heartbroken, but she sat down at her computer too. “Well, at least that’ll keep them occupied for the next fifteen minutes or so.......”
Read the whole story to find out what JB did! Trust me, you want to know!! :P
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Deeliteful
February 25, 2011 at 9:39 AM
wow that was great.....so where do i order my own korean?!
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM
i'm disappointed in you, Viola. i woulda thought you'd order more than 25 of them. you should have gotten EVERY kman.
*shakes head in disbelief*
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Well, if I did that it won't be fair to the men. I only have eyes for only one man. :P
Is the baby here yet? :) *hugs*
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM
fair to the men? they get to come to US. that's plenty fair. LOL.
baby e is being completely stubborn now. doc and i have been keeping baby in since 31 weeks, and now at 38 weeks, baby's decided he's gonna listen, and listen all too well. so now he's not coming out.. EVER! i've been 1 cm dilated for the past 2 weeks. i haven't decided if i'm upset with him for not making an appearance yet because i really enjoy being pregnant but i want to hold baby and be a mommy all over again. thanks for asking!
janna
February 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM
I hope your baby comes soon~ My sisters baby was born later than the due date. She's still a troublemaker... seems like she wants to forgo crawling and just walk now.
brookeeve
February 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Feel free to change or add anything you want to. This was just kind of me being silly with not enough sleep after a tornado last night. I was destressing.
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM
name more hot men. kthxbye!
janna
February 26, 2011 at 9:27 AM
A tornado? Hope you're ok!
Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Just wanted to report back that my Big Love family had a blast in SoHo together. Though most of the time, I made Henney give me piggy back rides, while shooing away the cluster of fans trying to get pictures in with my wives. And here I thought New York City would give us a bit of anonymity.
I had to let sweet YEH sign some autographs and take some pictures. Though it was the unsavories that were leaving drool stains on Hyori I was having none of. At one point, I had Henney swing me around to kick a guy in his face. Pfft, people should be well aware of my temper at this point!
We'll spend the rest of the weekend in NY and come back to CA. Henney has prepared a love nest in LA for us. =)
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM
So you have forgiven him for growing the caterpillar? Did he shave it off yet?
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM
He revealed it was a fake and promptly removed it from my sight. There was no hesitation as he knew what it would take to get back into my good graces.
brookeeve
February 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM
It's our story, it's not mine! You already edited it, so it's your story, too!
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malia
February 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM
This is the height of awesome :D
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM
What a fun story.
I wonder, just what did Diadda do?
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Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 10:44 AM
heheheheeeee
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Well, I was wondering too? I mean how did aunty Diadda know about the old carousel in Bryant Park in Mid Manhattan? It's kind of obscure, but it is the only carousel I can think of in NYC..... :P
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Yeah, but you didn't see her there did you? She was *ahem* occupied. ;)
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 10:58 AM
O.M.G. I'm squealing at the awesome!
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anitalotti
February 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I am still squealing with laughter (I literally laughed tears!!!):
"The girls walked away from the Black Hawk with the propellers still churning the air, causing the wind to blow through their hair."
and
“Where did she take them?” Viola asked Lessa of Pern, who’s face turned a little red."
LOLOLOLOLOL
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM
See what happens when Brookeeve is under stress?
LOL Brilliance! Love it, gals!! And you know who's helping me take notes now .... :)
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brookeeve
February 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM
I'm finished with it.
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5 Endroine
February 25, 2011 at 7:04 AM
Uwaa one of the first! Never happened before XD
So, whats going on?
Does anyone have ideas for my scrapbook maybe =D
lalalala~ It's a nice day today
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:19 PM
What type of scrapbook: Family, Pets, Travel, etc? Do you have a favorite color scheme? How much work do you want to put into it? If not much, you can create them online and have them shipped to your home. All point and click scrap booking, so easy.
I personally prefer the more difficult old fashioned method of picking everything out individually. But alas, scrapbooking is just one of many things to do, so it takes a back seat most of the time.
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6 amberscube
February 25, 2011 at 7:07 AM
First time posting in OT. I woke up early, it's been raining the whole night. And going to rain more for the next two days. It's going to be really cold in SF Bay Area this weekend. Possible snow? The last time this was snow in San Francisco was 1976.
Anyway, watching the finally kiss of My Princess again and again...
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amberscube
February 25, 2011 at 7:10 AM
I mean...The last time there was snow in SF was 1976.
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM
I don't see snow yet. I thought it was supposed to come last night. I was hoping for a snow day! LOL.
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Welcome to OT Amber! :) The scenery is kalodscopic and the natives are crazy, but it is atmosphere is very friendly! *hugs* :)
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Welcome welcome to the OT! :) It's cold here today, too...but at least the 11 inches of snow we earlier this month has melted!
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Welcome! Everyone has very caring, encouraging hearts here. Some should seriously think of becoming comedians or writers or both because I don't think I have laughed this much in a very long time. Enjoy! Look forward to reading your posts again.
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amberscube
February 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Thank you for the warm welcome. I usually read the 0T and seems like everyone are friends so Im just curious, do you know each other personally, or at least know somebody here personally.
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 2:04 PM
We get to know each other and soon enough, it's like a family.
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Viola
February 26, 2011 at 6:35 AM
Depends on what you mean by "know." We are currently working on a theory that Brookeve and I are the same person/ sisters switched at birth! :P But even if that is the case we have never met face to face, we live about 3000 miles away from each other. :P Come to OT for a while Amber, and pretty soon you will be family too! :)
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brookeeve
February 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM
We actually are twin sisters... except for these insurmountable inexplicable facts:
I'm almost ten years older than Viola.
We're both like... almost Indians, except I have a feather and she has a dot...
I have an older brother and she has a younger brother...
Other than that, we're the same person.
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jomo143
February 26, 2011 at 4:28 PM
You should seriously consider writing a story entitled:
The Dot and the Feather
I have been mulling over the idea of a parallel storied novel where two women from vastly different backgrounds grow up in different cultures, bond over shared interests, eventually meet and here is the hard part: resolve some shared conflict together.
My daughter and I were talking about this. She mentioned Julie and Julia, as the type of set up...
Oh, yeah, the other hard part is actually coming up with 70,000 or so of those word thingies.
7 Lenita
February 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM
I finished Secret Garden last weekend and, as predicted based on recaps, I really, really love it.
Now in quandary of what to see next, nothing interests me out of the current line up of dramas ending. Perhaps I will take a look at H.I.T based on Thundie's review. Anyone here has seen it?
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informantxgirl
February 25, 2011 at 7:20 AM
What drew you to Secret Garden? Maybe we can help suggest similar themes. Did you like the fantasy element? Have you seen 'Who Are You'? Or was it something else?
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Gladys
February 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM
I would recommend "Who Are You?" too! It's an underated show in Korea but very well received in other countries.
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Lenita
February 25, 2011 at 8:43 AM
thanks for the recommendation, will take a look at this.
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Lenita
February 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM
I'm not really sure, but I think intially because of Ha Ji Won's bad ass promo pics and the fact that the main character is a stuntwoman. The drama actually took me by surprise, and I guess I ended up liking it because of the comedy and the dialogues.
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chong
February 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM
check out dream high if you haven't already seen it. :D
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Lenita
February 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM
I read the intial recaps, but after episode 3 or so it just didn't hold my interest. I love the OST though.
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a-a-a
February 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Actually it only gets better from episode 3 and it goes up hill from there! I was not even going to watch the show but and didn't even read the first few recaps... Then JB was gushing about episode 5 being the first one she loved, I checked out the episode and started from there, you should try from ep 4 or 5 you'll love it
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a-a-a
February 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Ops I meant it gets better from episode 4 or 5****** not 3
jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Yes, what a-a-a said is true. If you can make it through 1-3, hang on for the rest.
Lenita
February 26, 2011 at 6:24 AM
hmm ok i will give it a second try ...
8 Charm
February 25, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Can't stop thinking about DREAM HIGH. and Sammi!
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yongshin
February 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM
THIS. I keep on watching FMVs just to satisfy my want seeing SamMi.
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katiamon
February 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM
me too! go Crack High! Go SamMi!!!!! i can't stop checking youtube for the teaser of ep.16, though i think it's not gonna be one...
i have no idea of what am i gonna watch next, i'll really miss DH!
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9 orenji
February 25, 2011 at 7:19 AM
can't wait for Dream High's final and concert special. based on the fancams, the concert looks so much fun.
here sneak peek to Dream High Concert. <3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgpbsr7edhU
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10 h
February 25, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Ah! It's Friday again. It's raining today. Ah~ What a peaceful day~
Btw, just wanna share Kim Soo Hyun posing like a girl. She er... He looks pretty! Man.. Is this the curse of pretty boys where they can be pretty as any girl out there? (think Jang Geun Suk, Kim Hee Chul).
Here's the link, ppl! Enjoy! ;)
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/kim-soo-hyun-is-as-pretty-as-a-girl
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chong
February 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM
haha, when i saw this post on allkpop, i really screamed. my mum came running in wondering what had happened. i then showed her the photo of soohyun, and she went "omo, he-she's really pretty! what a.. waste? no, wait. male looks good too. that's not fair!"
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tinpra
February 25, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Darnit, so not fair. No makeup or anything!
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janna
February 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Well then. (Stares for a pretty long time at picture)
I give up. (Collects all makeup in the house, throws it in the trash)
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11 maez
February 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Happy it's Friday. Only one class. Can't wait for spring break!!! Back to my sunny Florida.
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12 x0mi07
February 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Happy Friday everyone!^^
DH and MP are both ending. *kicks cans* That totally sucks since I can't see an awesome drama to replace either of them. WHY DID THEY HAVE TO CUT WHAT'S UP?! *throws empty bottles against a wall* Yeah yeah... I'm almost turning all violent and all.
Luckily, I have BIG BANG 4th mini album to take my mind of things! The songs were intensely orgasmic!XD Yeah... I actually really just said that.=P It goes beyond eargasmic!XD XD XD Tabi hyung's voice goes straight to the core in all different songs and I'm all mushed I can't even stand up. Yep.... Loads of sexy!XD I'm not claiming or anything. It's all just pure observations and nothing more.^^;; Not like I have a shrine for him or anything *starts taking down pictures* Nope. Of course not.=P GD's all sensually intense too... However, I still think GD&TOP Vol. 1 is a far superior album. It might be because it's actually a full album and not a mini. *shakes fist at papa YG* But at least there's BigBangTV to look forward too!^^ YEY!^^ *completely denies any knowledge of missing the BIG SHOW concert*
I want to watch New Tales of Gisaeng but *shrugs* 50 eps?!O___O I can't even start Capital Scandal despite having downloaded 10 eps already. Beaners sunbaenimdeul, should I watch it?
I've taken to reading blogs instead. I'm a maniac that way. Or I just love reading waaaaaay too much. If you guys have any interesting historical fiction books about England, please share.^^ I've read all the Philippa Gregory books though so I'm all out. *sigh*
I've decided to embark on a diet involving Korean dramas. There's this ridiculously overpriced CD store in our local Safeway and it sells original box-sets of Korean drama. So I'm thinking every time I meet a short term goal, I'll buy myself a DVD that I really like.=P Has anyone ever tried this or something like it? Does it work? I hope to God it will though... cuz if not, my doctor will kill me. -___-;;
Anyway, hope everyone's having a great day. Please pray for Libya if you have time. Thanks so much!^^
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Lenita
February 25, 2011 at 8:41 AM
hey, i was just pondering whether to download this album (big bang), now will defo do so...
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brookeeve
February 25, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I am so glad to see you're not poaching on T.O.P! That makes me happy, and not homicidal! Yay!
I do think that GD&TOP Vol. 1 was better, too, but I really dig this new album. I especially like Cafe. I wish that it was a full album, but I think that there were rumors of another mini album later this year.
Have you read Julia Quinn? There's nothing like a Harvard grad writing stories about old England. I think that you'll like her snarky sense of humor.
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x0mi07
February 25, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I'm all boundaries girl with your shillang unni. kkkkk~~~XD TOP is my Tabi Hyung. Will never call him oppa... ever!XD XD XD Cafe is super swoon-worthy!^^ *dies* I love the new mini and am super glad it's on i-tunes top 100 albums chart! *throws confetti* GD says they'll try to release one later this year so they can have more promotions cycle. Even if they don't, I'll be perfectly happy just playing the Baby Goodnight MV on loop until they come out with a new album.=P
Thank you for the recommend unni! She wrote a lot of books! *cue happy dance* Will be soooo glad to dig into it! Congratulations on the multiple successes of Tabi hyung!^^ Chukhahae!^^
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Have you ever read Laura Kinsale's books? She has one that I really liked, "Flowers from the Storm." It has a great story line, one that I've not read before or since.
http://www.laurakinsale.com/books/detail/flowers-from-the-storm/
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GrandmaFran
February 25, 2011 at 3:25 PM
you should definitely give gisaeng try. or wait another month for more episodes to come out first because waiting definitely sucks. and yes, big bang's new mini album is awesome! cafe is my favorite but i agree, gd&top's album was even more awesome. ahh.. top is such a cutie when he's trying to funny.
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 6:50 PM
If you guys have any interesting historical fiction books about England, please share.^^
Sharon Kaye Penman - this lady wrote tomes and tomes that sequeled and sequeled again.
Anya Seton - Katherine LOVED this book, also Green Darkness, time travel/history
Alison Weir - biographies (I think she wrote under other names, too)
Ellis Peters
are some I have enjoyed.
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marteki
February 25, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Judith Mcnaught is an amazing historical writer and a contemporary one too
Historical: Whitney my love, paradise, Kingdom of dreams which is part of a sequel of a family : the Westmorlands
Conteporary : PERFECT and EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE!! I've read each of those 40 times over I can now recite it lol
You'll love her!
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Rachel
February 26, 2011 at 12:31 AM
I recommend The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett. It's got a really hot love story, set in the background of the struggle for power between the Church and the nobility/royalty in medieval England, and it describes how the lives of the various characters in the book are caught up in and destroyed by that struggle.
Also recommend the Outlander series, by Diana Gabaldon. Time travel romance, featuring an Englishwoman from the 1940s who finds herself in the Scotland of the 1740s. Fabulous love story, and fascinating characters.
I also like Julia Quinn, but I'd even more highly recommend Eloisa James. Very intelligent and sophisticated romance novels. Also Jo Beverley and Mary Balogh. (These four are all writers of romance novels set in Georgian/Regency England.)
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x0mi07
February 26, 2011 at 3:41 AM
thanks everyone!^^ will definitely check out your recommended reads!^^ cheers!^^ *group hugs*
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urbanscrappy
February 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM
If you like Philippa Gregory you should try Victoria Holt and Jean Plaidy. They were the same person, but under Jean Plaidy she wrote fictional history and Victoria Holt was more gothic romance.
I love Georgette Heyer and she wrote about the Medieval, Regency and Georgian periods.
Dorothy Dunnett was also a huge favourite when I was growing up, in particular her Francis Lymond series (he was one of my early crushes).
There is a pretty good website with masses of historical novels listed by era and country:
http://www.historicalnovels.info/
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13 Stella
February 25, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Hey Everyone!
TGIF!
So My Princess was on and I was really impatient for the new episodes to come on each week. I decided to kill time by watching Queen Seon DeoK.
OMG it is really really freaking good! I actually like it better than My Princess now. Go figure.
My favourite character is Alcheon Rang...kinda have a crush on him. hahahah.
I'm almost finished and would really like to see Doakman and Yushin together. He really really loves her, that kinda devotion is hard to come by. Sigh
Does anyone here have the same kind of addiction to QSD???
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Oh gosh...I started watching QSD on a whim last year and got so sucked in that I practically deserted all my real-life friends for weeks while I devoured episode after episdode...
Totally crushed on Alcheon Rang...and Yushin...I can't resist men who stand by their principles AND look sexy in uniform! Almost died when Alcheon was in what I called his 'ninja' gear for covert missions...seriously, could not get enough of that! ;)
So yeah...bit of an addict...LOL!
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bella luna ;)
February 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM
yeah...
Alcheon...
still can't figure out how he snatched my attention/affection from Yushin and Bidam.
awesome. love the guy.
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM
The scene where he puts on the face paint (or 'war paint', whatever) and goes to protest outside the palace gets my vote as one of the sexiest things I've ever watched...and I don't even know why...oh, Alcheon...what have you done to us? :D
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bella luna ;)
February 25, 2011 at 9:45 AM
oh yeah. that's the part where he got me too.
and when he wore black...
*spaced out. lost in dreaming.*
*comes to.*
sorry, where was I again?
x0mi07
February 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM
oh me too!^^ He was absolutely dashing! He totally stole the show every time he was on a scene! *swoon*
I totally spazzed when he presented during MAMA2009!=) Positively gorgeous in a tux!=3
Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 1:36 PM
And...now I have spent far, far too much of my workday trying to find Alcheon MV's on youtube. Have now come to the conclusion that there are not nearly enough MV's of that character on youtube...hahaha! :D
rose
February 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM
oh well i lot love aleon rang hahaha me too and of course bidam when he is just the mischievous one not the greedy one ..... becoz of deokmn im excited about 49 days
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pohonphee
February 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Yes I like Alcheon, a male character with no love story plot I'm in :P
Though I want to see Deokman & Yushin together at the end, seeing how Yushin seem doesn't have any passion about his love life kinda piss me off (he's boring, it's drama!, I want to see my male character kneeling, crying, suffering, doing crazy thing for his love interest ha, ha, ha :D ). So I like Bidam more, seeing him ALMOST crying makes my heart ached. And I always like a bit crazy character (yups Bad Guy, Coffee House, A story of Man, Secret Garden love ya all crazy men).
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TOOIZZY
February 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM
I watched QSD!! I loved it!! I love the 2 scenes where Alcheon was outside the kings palace clamoring for action. And the last one were he was in the woods about to commit suicide!!! YIKES! That gave ME CHILLS!! Then Mishil!!! LOVE HER!! She was a woman to be admired!! Heck! I'm going to go watch it again!!!
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elle loves kdrama
February 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Addiction is the best way to put it. I started watching just for fun (after seeing Kim Nam Gil was in it), and next thing I knew I was hooked! I mean, how else can you explain watching 62 1hour long episodes within less than 2 weeks And yes, I have a full time job! LOL. So that meant, staying up till 2 or 3am and rushing home right after work (and sometimes waking up an hour early to catch a few minutes of the show).
Loved Alcheon too, but BIDAM, come on BIDAM lovers was simply amazing <3
Have fun watching the rest of the show :D
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14 rayray
February 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM
hello my darlings!!! Its been so long since I have participated in the Open thread. Uni has been crazy!*tears hair out* haha aja aja fighting though! I have to say I m really looking forward to 49 days and I havent watched a single drama after secret garden so I honestly cant wait to start watching some good ol'drammaa again(I ve read the recaps for dream high and looovee it))
huggsies!
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Rayray!!!! *glomps* I missed you! :) I haven't watched anything since this semester started either :(
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rayray
February 25, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Violllllaaa my dear!!!!*hugs!!!!* hehehe oh boy! This winter semester has been seriously intense!I see we re both on the same boat! buuutt Weeee cannnnnn doooooo itttttt!!!yah!*puts on magical study headband and gives one to Viola*
I so want to watch dream high but I have to resist until I m done with my midterms and projects!
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM
*hugs back* :) I am resisting the pull of the dramas too! It's hard though. I pulled an all nighter with calculus II last night and I felt like a zombie this morning, but not anymore!! Scroll up and go to the link Diadda provided, you will see why! I gurantee that it will make you chipper too! I can not stop giggling... :P
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM
P.s. Thank you for the magic headband! I am being proactive this semester, so I made "The Slayer of Midterms" and "The Slayer of Finals" early. Would you like one of each? :)
rayray
February 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM
I definitely need some " Slayer of Midterms" and " Slayers of Finals" power! :D:D
hehe I ll definitely head over and read Diadda's link, then go back and study/hibernate in my room all weekend !*faint*
gooood luck with calc 2!!!
15 informantxgirl
February 25, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Happy Friday to all! I had a pretty decent one, bought some books on sale - I love books and I love sales, so double whammy of happy.
Haven't caught ep 16 of My Princess yet. Exercising some restraint, lol, trying to catch up on work. If I overdose on cute, those papers will never be graded!
Just wanted to make an observation. Both Princess Hours and My Princess featured scenes of the male lead teaching the female lead to drive. Uh, do princesses not drive? I mean, comedy gold, but that's a freaky kinda coincidence, for two dramas to do that. Just something I noticed.
Not that I'm complaining because a) funny and b) romantic. :)
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Don't know if it's a princess thing, but I do know that I have a lot (and when I say a lot, I mean nearly 100) of female Korean friends, and I would say that only about 10% of the ones who are in driving age actually drive.
Also, my Korean oppa used to lecture me endlessly about the fact that women simply aren't as good at driving as men are. He believes it so strongly that he would never let me or any other girl drive when we rode together, even on trips of more than 3 hours (when it really would have been helpful to him). This, despite the fact that I have a perfect driving record and drive more safely than most of the men I know (even the Korean ones).
So I think it's just a general Korean cultural thing? Pretty much every Korean guy I know thinks that way about it, and the Korean girls go right along with them...which is always weird for me, as an American, but I just sort of nod and smile and go on driving happily, LOL! :)
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informantxgirl
February 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Thanks for the insight, Portia, that is definitely something to think about. I don't think it's exclusively a Korean cultural thing...Americans have jokes about 'bad women drivers' too, right? :) Thais are also not so hot with women driving, even my totally liberal, Western-educated dad will do an eyeroll if he sees a woman driving badly and blame it on her gender.
I just thought it was interesting that the driving lesson showed up in two shows about princesses. Can't recall any other show where it happened, but my knowledge of Kdrama isn't that broad, so it could just be an information gap.
Happy safe driving! :D
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Yeah, men here in America joke about bad women drivers, you're right - but it's funny because even though they joke about it, they'd never refuse to let me drive on a long trip! I just was so amazed when oppa wouldn't even let me drive on a 6 hour road trip...when he had a slipped disc in his back. It was crazy.
Actually, though, I think the drama convention of having the guy teach the girl to drive is hilarious - maybe they should do it more often!
Maybe that's what made Secret Garden so funny - the fact that it's the girl who is the fantastically amazing driver, and the guy is the one screaming in the passenger's seat? Key Lime FTW! :D
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16 snooziit
February 25, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Now that My Princess is over and Dream High is ending... what's next? I'm clutching onto Sign for now... which I'm still loving... but I'm wondering what else is coming out that might be worth a watch?
Crime Squad? i can't put my finger on it... but it seems vaguely similar to something I've seen before... maybe I'll like it just as much as I'm liking Sign?.. I am def a Song Il Gook fan
49 days? plot def has potential... I'm interested in how they're going to pull it off... overly dramatic? slow and plodding? maybe a bit of humor??
Royal family? eh... not a fan... but if someone watches it and recommends it.. maybe?
Midas? I'm definitely intrigued... and am a hugeee fan of both Jang Hyuk and Lee Min Jung... definitely watching the first episode of this
Thorn Birds? something about the plot smells like I'll be crying at some point in the drama... or maybe at every point the in drama... I hope I'm wrong because I really like Joo Sang Wook, and def want to watch something he's in...
The Duo? is anyone liking it so far?
anything I'm missing??
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM
I'm going with 49 days and City Hunter for my next obsessions.
I realized that the less reality in the stories, the happier I am. World current events have enough real drama!
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snooziit
February 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM
lol i totally agree!
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:28 PM
I like the Jdrama "Control".
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snooziit
February 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM
I looked it up and the plot sounds interesting, I think I'll give it a try! thanks!
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angelpur
February 25, 2011 at 1:40 PM
YES you should def check out the duo =] 1st ep is kinda slow/boring, but by episode 2 I was addicted. Fab acting overall with realling pretty music/ scenary, and tight plot . Trust me it's worth the watch. I think its much better than the likes of Chuno. Over at darksmurf they already have english subs up to ep 6.
And I'm also loving Sign =] Began watching this like 1-2 days ago but have already seen 8 episodes...god I need to stop.
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snooziit
February 25, 2011 at 9:33 PM
I'm going to start on Duo and see where it takes me, thanks!
I just finished episode 14 of Sign, and I think we're finally in the home stretch! we're finally back to the main arc!
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angelpur
February 27, 2011 at 5:01 AM
yay, the duo needs more luvin' ;)
and I'm glad the main arc is returning although I liked the other cases in sign as well. what i like about sign is that they dont finish a case in a single episode so you'll grow more attached to the characters. and on a shallow note I have to say I'm really liking Jung Gyu Woon!
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17 blyssxoxo
February 25, 2011 at 7:46 AM
JB, please give your take on MP! I'm really surprised not seeing any of your input in the last episode! It used to be a recap together for the last episodes =(
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18 pohonphee
February 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Happy Friday all :)
Guys I want to ask, which one should I watch 1st, Life is Beautiful or Giant?
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Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Giant, but be prepared to need to talk about every episode in great detail.
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Is Giant a confusing story, or is it something that needs to be savored?
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Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM
not confusing, but has a lot of character developments and plots and twists in each episode. and you need to vent to someone about it or you might explode :)
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pohonphee
February 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Really?? Woah I like drama with interesting character. Thanks :)
jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Before I was afraid because of all the episodes, now I am intrigued...
Viola
February 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM
*hugs* Phonphee!! How are you dear? :)
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pohonphee
February 25, 2011 at 9:43 AM
*hugs back* Fine, I guess, a bit mellow for coming across Late Autumn OST, If I could turn it back (되돌릴 수 있다면), and then this song get stuck in my head and makes me a cry baby. Hiks, love Alex's voice and want to see this Late Autumn movie badly (Hyun Bin!).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO7n8hVLSao
Anyhow, there's possibility that less Hollywood movies will be showed in our theater caused by higher tax for its distributor . Sad but if it means more place in our theater for Asia movies including Korea, that will be great.
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19 Lisa
February 25, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Happy Friday to everyone.
I'd like to share this interview clip of Noh Min Woo that had me smiling like a fool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt5QFZVHRzY&feature=player_embedded
If you'd like to know what was said, here's the link to the article on it.
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/noh-min-woo-reflects-on-his-career-as-an-actor
Enjoy.
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20 jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Happy Friday! Hope everyone is staying dry and warm despite the rain and snow!
Kim Rae Won Kim Rae Won Kim Rae Won Kim Rae Won
Why do I love this man so much? He is not a traditional beauty, but he has presence on screen that is irresistible, and his hands, omg, I love his hands! His silences are riveting. Oh, and they like to make him run in every drama.
After devouring Attic Cat a couple of weeks ago, I watched and loved What Planet Are You From? which is the worst title of all time! I avoided it because I thought it was a silly, sci-fi story.
Loved the Bok Shil character for always saying how she feels, rather than concealing and repressing. It was nice to see Jung Ryu Won in a winning-the-man role, and she does a phenomenal job with the hiccup talking sobbing. I couldn’t figure out why Jan-di’s mom’s face was dirty all the time, though… ; ] If you want to see how far Park Shi Hoo has come in his acting, watch this one.
Started and almost finished My Love Patzzi. In this one, even when KRW is shot in the background, he remains the focus of all his scenes. I’m always checking for his reaction, and with one flicker of his eyes, he reveals his inner thoughts. It is amazing to watch him. By the way, Kim Jae Won Kim Jae Won Kim Jae Won Kim Jae Won. Where KRW was loud and tough, KJW was quiet and I want to have his babies sexy.
Does anyone know where to find a watchable online version of Love Story in Harvard?
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Kim Rae Won is so fascinating to me...I don't even find him that physically attractive, and yet when he's on screen I can't look at anyone else. I think he's a good example of the phenomenon in which someone's personal magnetism is so great that it pretty much overwhelms the factor of their actual physical appearance.
I'm sure there are other actors who are the same way - I think Humphrey Bogart had the same quality when he was in all those old black-and-white films, and actually Kim Myung Min is also an example in Korean drama land...can you think of others?
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QuietLurker
February 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM
I almost finished watching Gourmet. I thought it wouldn't be good, but I like it. And I am with you on Kim Rae Won. He just has something.
Also, I love that he is not a fashion whore like all the rest of the stars.
Fashion is cool and all but come on...as an example, HB in a 10k outfit going to the airport, seriously?
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Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 8:22 AM
OK, the only piece of fan paraphernalia I brought back from Seoul was KRW trading cards. It was something that was small. and had tons of pictures of KRW on them that I had never seen before.
The first k-Movie I brought on-line was My Little Bride. yeah KRW is very nice.
And KJW was my first crush on the K world. Watch "Romance" and you really will want his children.
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Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 8:24 AM
I also got Insadong Scandal while I was on vacation.
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Lisa
February 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM
My jaw dropped when my Caucasian 75 y.o. mom said that KRW was handsome after watching him on Insandong Scandal. She had eyes only for handsome men of her generation (Rock Hudson types).
Attic Cat made me a fan of KRW (which was the first time I ever saw him).
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 8:39 AM
It is always so nice to hear other adults crave and covet the beauty as I do.
So not fair! Kim Ha Neul gets KJW and SSH?
Which reminds me, I haven't been able to find <Happy Together online either.
Does this mean I have to join Netflix and start paying for this addiction?
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Lisa
February 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Do you mean the k-variety show "Happy Together" or the movie?
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 9:35 AM
The 1999 16 ep drama, with Lee Byung Hun and SSH as rivals.
Lenita
February 25, 2011 at 8:56 AM
another fan here! loved him in sunflower...
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 9:43 AM
i heart Kim!Rae!Won! SO.MUCH. there's just something about him that is so freaken appealing. i sought out Plum Blossom just to see his nekkid butt.. and it was totally worth it. LOL.
if you haven't seen ...Ing, check that out. he is so adorkable in that movie. i simply love the story.
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Excuse me? Nekkid KRW! ^gulps^
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 11:07 AM
nekkid butt.. and some soft porn scenes.. but i thought it was tastefully done, not raunchy. but if you search for it online, be prepared for hardcore porn to pop up. pun intended. lol.
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Diadda
February 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Yeah I have Plum Blossom on my computers at all times. Tis the first thing I load on a hard drive of a new machine. I don't care how depressing that movie is. It is still dang good.
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21 pumpzz
February 25, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Ss3 (super junior concert) Manila. And I can't freaking go! I've never been this sad and jealous for a concert. Never. Until I became a fan of those adorable guys. /end rant
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 9:50 AM
that sucks. why can't you go? are you not in Manila?
you should definitely find someone to kidnap one (or all) of the members for you. if you do, please put a request for Leeteuk for me. kthxbye.
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pumpzz
February 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM
LOL!
Oh well yeah, it really sucks. I'm here in Manila. Our house is only a miles away from the venue! But didn't get to buy the ticket. Because I went to Taylor Swift concert last saturday just for my cousins sake. They're not fan of suju. And my friends is not a fan either. So instead of going alone to the concert I chose TS.
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 2:14 PM
*pats* It's okay, dear. I feel your pain. Exiled as I am to NYC, I don't know when I will get to see my hubby either. :(
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pumpzz
February 26, 2011 at 1:03 AM
I heard new that there will be ss4 in the US. Still not confirmed though.
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22 reese
February 25, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Happy Friday Everyone!
I haven't made any headway on catching up on My Princess. I watched episode 3 and 4, but downloading all the episodes/subs has taken forever. Hopefully, I'll be all caught up soon (before the subs for 16 are released). I guess I'll be marathoning episodes 5-13 this weekend (possibly 14 if it's released this weekend).
Now, if only the maintainer would finish with the bathroom so I can shower. If I didn't have plan in an hour, I wouldn't be so annoyed. The bathroom should have been cleaned an hour ago. But of course there was probably someone showering when the maintainer went to clean earlier.
The annoyances of living in a college dorm...
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23 pumpzz
February 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM
It was aired in our country last year and it is freaking good until.. *Don't want to spoil*
I like Alcheon Rang too! He has a cute(?) face. Hehe. And I root for Yushin and Deokman. I was depressed when they did not end up together. Such a tragic love story.
I hate Bidam for entering to their lives.
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24 pumpzz
February 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM
It was aired in our country last year and it is freaking good until.. *Don't want to spoil*
I like Alcheon Rang too! He has a cute(?) face. Hehe. And I root for Yushin and Deokman. I was depressed when they did not end up together. Such a tragic love story.
I hate Bidam for entering to their lives.
That's how I'm attached to them lol.
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25 leaf
February 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM
OMG Dream High is SO GOOD!!!!
It is so testing (my practically non-Resistance) self-control.
Only two episodes a week (Stupid School which I am currently busy failing :( ) and therefore two weeks left. Although this does mean it last longer for me then most people.
^sighs^ Life would be so much easier if I actually knew any Korean :(
But with DH and My Princess finishing (for me) in the next few weeks and hopefully going to finish Secret Garden soon (Enjoying it but am not completely addicted) I don't know what to watch next :(
Should I go back and finish Playful Kiss or actually watch Personal Taste?
Hmm... anyone got any recommendations? Or upcoming dramas which look awesome?
Thanks!!!
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Lisah
February 26, 2011 at 3:45 AM
I didn't think Playful Kiss demonstrated any growth in our heroine. I was pretty bored with it about halfway through and was mad at myself that I wasted the time only to have Oh Ha Ni be such a doormat. I liked Personal Taste, watch that instead.
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26 pumpzz
February 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Eep! Sorry for double post! It's a reply btw for @STELLA
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27 blueangel
February 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM
What drama has Gong, Hyo Jin stared in?
A new Hong Sister drama on it's way! I can't wait. I've seen almost all of their drama. Need to catch up MyGirlfriend is a 9 tail fox. Since I'm in between dramas I think i'll go back. (my princess just wrap airing and Dream High has one more epi and a special. And my new weekend drama love Tales of the New Giaseng currently airing and need to wait thanks to weekends.)
Oh has any seen/watched the new weekend drama shinning/twinkle twinkle yet?
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bella luna ;)
February 25, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Hong Sisters + Kim Soo Hyun = ARGH! :)
Hong Sisters + Yoo Ah In = ARGH! :)
Hong Sisters + Kim Soo Hyun + Yoo Ah In = simply dangerous.
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GrandmaFran
February 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM
she's been in thank you, pasta, ruler of your world, sang doo let's go to school, biscuit teacher star candy student.. that's all i can think off the top of my head. but she's been awesome in all of them
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM
I want to watch Shinning/Twinke Twinke but I can't find it free anywhere and I don't speak/read Korean/Hangeul, but on the TV website it seems that one has to pay to watch the episodes.
If you know where to watch it for free, please post a link. :-)
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM
I mean Twinkle Twinkle...
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MJP
February 26, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Hooray! Shining/Twinkle Twinkle now on Dramacrazy.net
http://www.dramacrazy.net/korean-drama/twinkle-twinkle-episode-1/
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28 Cherry
February 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Okay, so today i watched the last episode of My Princess & i gotta say i'm gonna miss this show a lot ;(
As for Dream High, i like how the relationships between characters developed, that's one good show..
Paradise ranch, well i'm still undecided to watch it or not, maybe i'll leave it for spring holidays (another 20 days to go)
^__^
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29 mellowyel
February 25, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Hi OT folks! It's been a while since I was on here. Not much is going on with me, just wanted to say a big hello to everyone!
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 9:58 AM
HI!!! *waves*
where you been?
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mellowyel
February 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM
I've been around, sorting out life outside of drama-land. i've acquired a bad habit of waking up late on Fridays (... or every day, really) and rushing to leave the house so I've missed OTs for a bit. but I've missed you all!!! so I'm back with a resolution to wake up early from now on, lol
I suppose I should confess - I said I wouldn't cry during Dream High Ep 14, but when Hyemi started singing to Baekhee I couldn't hold the tears back. So touching *sniff* will be so sad when that drama's over.
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30 Lemon
February 25, 2011 at 9:14 AM
I'm seriously curious as to who K is. Even my friend who doesn't watch Dream High (but I like to rant to her regularly about the show) is very curious about the identity of K.
Will it be Sam Dong? Baek Hee? Hye Mi? Jin Gook?..... Jin Man??
Sigh 2 more days..
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31 nynaeve
February 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM
God, I love the song you've posted javabeans... :)
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32 izzie
February 25, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Suju is in town. So crazy at the airport - our station covered their arrival. Will there be chaos at the studio again? :(
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM
in all that chaos, can you secure me Leeteuk? i'll come and pick him up myself if you can hide him for me. oh, and i want Kyuhyun too. thanks!
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM
People angry with Leeteuk?
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/super-juniors-leeteuk-angers-some-radio-listeners
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marteki
February 26, 2011 at 4:04 PM
I was soo angry when i heard this... >(
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izzie
February 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM
*takes notes*
Would you like fries and ketchup with that? :)
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 11:27 AM
izzie's back! Yay! We have missed you!
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 2:17 PM
I second that! Missed you too Izzie. :)
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izzie
February 25, 2011 at 9:57 PM
Aw. Thanks for the w/b. :) Missed me friends here too.
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Izzie, darling. You know I love you right? :P
Okay, now that we have gotten that out of the way, could you please secure Siwon while you are getting Leetuk and Kyuhyun for Lb_tmi? Thanks! I would be equally happy with a footage of their performance... :P
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izzie
February 25, 2011 at 10:06 PM
LOL! Will check if they would guest in one of the variety/talk shows and try to snap a photo. Not sure if I can go anywhere within 10m of them, though. *sigh* big bodyguards... *sigh* fans stark raving mad...
If I see Siwon, I'd flash a banner sayin "Viola 'heart' Siwon." :D
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bella luna ;)
February 26, 2011 at 12:59 AM
really? you're going to see suju?? I thought you were a fan of _______. :D
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YY
February 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM
I'm glad you're ok, izzie, was worried Grandpa had got to you.
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izzie
February 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Thanks! :) grandpa didn't get to me. I got to grandpa.
Mwahahaha! Ahahahahahaha! Ahahhahaha! *cough* *cough*
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YY
February 25, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Btw, izzie, Grandpa died.....*looking suspicious*....did you have anything to do with it? Hm...what a coincidence....Grandpa dies.....and izzie goes missing....
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:23 PM
LOL LOL LOL!!!
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izzie
February 25, 2011 at 9:52 PM
While away, I did a part-time nursing aide job. Would you like to know where? *evil grin*
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bella luna;)
February 26, 2011 at 12:56 AM
unnie! I know where! I know where! :D
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33 jossy
February 25, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Happy Friday Beaners!!
Geez its been many many Fridays since I've been on OT.. It never ceases to amaze me the new names I see around here, *waves and smiles ~ HI!*
anywho, guess who's like a million-and-three lightyears behind everyone else and has just joined the DH fandom-wagon?? Oh Gosh, yup, its me :)
I'd been meaning to pick it up, later later but since the Quakes back in Chch :( (I'm a Kiwi ~ NZ'er yo!) its just seriously been a terrible week, I'd willingly given up my precious drama filled hard-drive which I treasure more than my limbs to have been at home with my family **double sadness**.. Ugh... And since I've been super sad I thought I'd see what the damn fuss was about DH............................................................. :D
It's a winner! you know how you just have those really shitty as days, well in my case it transcended into a week, DH managed to get some laughs out of me and I'm curious to how it'll all unfold *eyes for the crackpot*.. lol
Buuut. Going home in 2days! Yay! For Business..Boo! They won't go under if I decide to be extra thorough and become a Tortoise, right?.. What was that? unemployment come a knocking? lol, err. But, after tuesdays devastating events, being home, safely with family is all I really want right now.. cue little brat tantrums..
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lb_tmi
February 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM
hope everything down under is starting to settle down and the cleanup goes smoothly. sending my prayers to you, your family, friends, and everyone else hit by the quake. stay safe!!!
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Katey B
February 25, 2011 at 5:17 PM
Kia ora!
I'm from Auckland myself. Living in Kyoto, Japan now.
Devastating what has happened in CHCH.
Hope your people are safe.
I'm so thankful to have Dream High etc to give some much-needed distraction into the week.
All the best for your trip back.
Take care.
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Lisah
February 26, 2011 at 4:01 AM
I was lucky enough to visit NZ two years ago and discovered a beautiful territory and some of the friendliest people I've ever met. I hope you are able to recover quickly, all of our positive thoughts are with you!
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Eleven11
February 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Hey, I'm from Christchurch too! I was studying at the university when it hit. I'm definitely one of the lucky ones in that my home, friends and family are ok - plus we have power and water! I hope you are as lucky. I've spent the last two days as part of the huge volunteer army helping people dig out their homes from the mud. Some people's lives have been totally devastated by this event and I am just so thankful for what I have. As you can imagine, its all a bit depressing at the moment, with horrible news everywhere you turn, so this website is offering some awesome escapism.
Thank you JB, GF and the amazing commenters!
I know a large amount of the families of the missing are overseas people, and my thoughts go out to them as well as the New Zealand families affected by this tragedy. I can't imagine how painful it must be to be so far away at a time like this. Love to all.
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34 kou
February 25, 2011 at 9:39 AM
I could not stop bawling while I watched the jdrama Mother. Great acting, great cinematography, awesome script and a super adorable child actor that didn't make me cringe.
Being a mother is a difficult job.
Also, I watched the first episode of Midas. It was better than I thought it would be but I'm still feeling reserved. No connection yet. Also, I'm waiting impatiently for the next episode. I was pretty dumbfounded once I realized that there was no No Minwoo in the first episode. WHY do you torture me, drama gods?? What did I ever do to you?????
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35 Sam I Am
February 25, 2011 at 9:43 AM
First time posting on this site. I'm been a lurker for a while but I thought it was about time I joined in on all the fun. I'm absolutely loving your recaps of Dream High. ^_^ I'm gonna miss the show so much when it's over. I don't know what I am going to do without my Milky couple every week.
I'm relatively new to drama land. I've been watching every k-drama I could get my hands on for about a year now. So I have a question for all of you. What are the chances that Suzy, IU, Wooyoung, ect... act again soon in another drama? (I'm not talking about together) I know juggling their pop idol duties is tough with acting. Taecyeon has been in a couple things and seems to enjoy acting. But is he a rarity among idols? I've become a huge fan of Suzy and IU through Dream High and would love to see them star in another drama.
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Hi! The maddness finally sucked you in eh?
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Viola
February 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Welcome!! I am so glad you delurked!! :) Pretty soon you will be sucked into the craziness and never ever would you want to leave! :)
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Hi! :-) Welcome!
I'm not watching DH yet. Waiting for all the episodes to post and get subbed and then I'll watch/buzz through them. I get a little impatient waiting to find out what is happening. I like to know the whole story.
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36 geekmuffin
February 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Hey guys!
So, I'm feeling a drama withdrawal and I need some help!
So, I like serious romances. Not really into rom-coms, but I really like contract dramas, you know, you and I have a contract to be married, but we end up falling in love with each other blah blah blah. I love those types of dramas!
Also, any drama with a serious female lead, excluding any giddyness and cuteness, please.
I would appreciate any suggestions from any country (Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, China).
Thanks!
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Silka
February 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM
For Taiwan drama: try MARS, Fated to Love you, Devil Besides You and Autumn's Concerto.. Fated to Love you has some contract thing going on...
For Korean.. older drama like Sorry I love you, Stairway to heaven, All In, Hotelier.. are all romantic... Warning though, Sorry I Love You would be quite depression but it's one of my all time favorite... I enjoy 'How to meet a Perfect Neighbour' and 'Prosecutor Princess' and 'The woman who still want to marry' quite a bit...
enjoy!
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I adored Fated to Love you. I'm trying to find MARS but it's not easy to find to watch.
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Silka
February 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM
did u try mysoju... i think it works
http://www.mysoju.com/taiwanese-drama/mars/
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Okie Dokie
February 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM
cool thanks!
Lenita
February 26, 2011 at 6:38 AM
Goong is good, not too serious but the leads are all eye candy material...
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37 brookeeve
February 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Exciting day in Memphis! We're cleaning up after a tornado... ucky. My mother-in-law got hit pretty badly, the winds took the gazebo out of her back yard, blew it into the car in the front yard, and then ripped up the side of the Jeep with it. Most of the trees in her backyard no longer have tops. We're having a little bit of problems getting through her neighborhood because of all the trees and stuff in the street, but clean up has been an opportunity to have fun together, so it isn't all bad!
Can't wait for Dream High on Monday, but kind of wishing that it takes its time getting here, because I don't want it to end.
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x0mi07
February 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Omo....=( I'm so sorry for your grandma and her place. Please be careful when cleaning up.=) Hope everything goes well.
I'm sharing the same sentiment for Dream High. It's one of the more solid dramas I've seen in a long time. *sigh*
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x0mi07
February 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM
sorry.... *mother in law...O___O
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bella luna ;)
February 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM
I hope your mother-in-law recovers from the tornado damage soon. hope no one was hurt from the tornado.
and yeah, clean-ups can be fun esp. when done with loved ones. the humor rushes in, in place of annoyance over mess. sometimes dirt fights (like food fights) ensue.
re: Dream High. Season 2 please!
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Just super happy that a lot of people weren't hurt: we got the hail and high winds, but no tornadoes.
Give hugs to the super-cool TOP-loving MIL!!
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Katey B
February 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Nothing like a disaster for bring people together hey.
Seriously though, glad you are all physically OK.
So looking forward to the finale of Drama High and am so glad we have a Dream High concert to follow.
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Katey B
February 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Oops. Drama High=Dream High=Drama High. LOL.
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Glad everyone was all right.
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brookeeve
February 26, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Thanks y'all, for your well wishes! You're a great family!
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38 Brit from Blighty
February 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM
It'a Friday already? Oh heck. Only another weekend and I'm back to work after a week off.
Can't wait for Gong yoo's film "Finding Mr destiny" to come out with English subs. He's seriously delicious :P Does anyone know where I can get it? The film, I mean~~~
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39 @.@
February 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM
hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! who's sad about the ending of dream high?
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angelpur
February 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM
me! I'll have withdrawal symptons when I'll no longer have kim soo hyun grace my screen =[
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40 yuoi
February 25, 2011 at 1:14 PM
somehow, anybody knows when will be Baeksang awards 2011?
thank you!
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41 leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM
So .....
today, I had an MRI, and I'm claustrophobic and in a little pain, okay, well, crying out loud kind of pain when I have to lay flat on my back.
But I didn't so much as twitch for the 40 minutes I was there, because
I thought of Mr. Hand Towel in the shower continuously.
Sadly, I'm not kidding.
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Oh my gosh. Best cure for...pretty much anything, ever. HAHAHAHA!!! You win!
I hope you feel better soon...my oppa has back problems and I know they're horrible. Get well quick!! (I'm sure thinking about SSH can't hurt any) :D
Incidentally...wouldn't it be hilarious to tell him that story? Just to see the look on his face??
leonardswench: "So, this one time, I had to have an MRI, and I'm claustrophobic so I can't handle those...but I survived it by thinking of you naked in the shower."
SSH: *tilts head*...*blinks*...*tilts head the other direction*...*brain explodes*
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM
LOL: I know, a new line of medical cures, all featuring the Naked Hand Towel and his brethren ....
the MRI was a follow-up from a car accident in December, so no big worries, sorry, probably should have explained that, and yeah, even with the pain meds, PAIN, hence the MRI ... probably something in my back is pinching where it ought not, or bulging where it should not, so I'm going to have to do accupuncture this time round. Sigh. I hate needles, but I know who I will be thinking of ....
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Oooh, I am concerned for you and just can get the right words down. Did they give you any pain meds?
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 1:53 PM
By the way its can't get the right words down.
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Yes, I had pain meds, not any help for the last week, which is why I was getting the MRI done.
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM
I hope all is well with the MRI.
That is an awesome stress relief idea.
Lately I have been falling asleep thinking about PHY.
So now we can attribute curative powers to The Hand Towel?
(OK that is a stretch, but it is fun.)
I freaked out at my MRI years ago. Did they give you a shot of that disgusting liquid?
I remember the nurse saying, "You may feel some discomfort," before a seering pain shot through my veins.
I just lay there and cried.
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Yes, the terms "some discomfort" and "for a short time" should be struck from any medical personnel's language.
I just had pain meds and ear plugs, and the only other thing I was thinking *man this is embarrassing, but true* was that the magnetic clicks sounded
first, like machine gun fire coming from your foxhole buddy, and I imagined that SSH was deflecting bullets with his six pack, so that was nice
second, like German techno music (so thumping and loud at that point) so I imagined him grooving in the shower spray to that music
third, like primitive Heart of Darkness jungle drum music, so I imagined him sans loincloth undulating to that music
fourth, like the pneumatic drills used to chip up old concrete, so I imagined SSH shirtless running the drill and then showering off the sweat
and to the various clicks, whirs, bangs, thuds, and mechanical sounds, I practiced counting his abs down the right side and up the left side of his rib cage from clavical to notherly regions (yeah, I meant that misspell) while the water of the shower was pouring down those dimpled smirking lips of his ...
totally worked for me, and it was easy to go over and over it in my mind. :D
In future, I'm going to stick closely to what works.
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM
I may just try these steps at my next staff meeting!
Favorite line:
I imagined that SSH was deflecting bullets with his six pack, so that was nice.
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Yes, but it might be embarrassing to answer questions with "I'm only on the four pack, wait a minute, darnit" or "we're running out of hot water so now things are stimulating growth in a new quarter, I mean ... " or "the inventory will not be complete until I've gotten to his notherly regions", et cetera.
You might not be staff long if you digress too long on the SSH shower scenes to get through!
42 MJP
February 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Is it just me? Once I started watching Asian dramas, I find that US shows are lacking entertainment value. They were seriously lacking before I started watching Asain dramas(only watched 5 shows), but now I am down to watching Bones. I think it is because US shows are lacking in the romance area.
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Ashley Thomas
February 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Weird...Bones is one of the only 2 American shows I watch now. The other is Chuck. Totally agree with you!
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Yes, they ignore the romance and go directly to sex.
We have been hit over the head so many times with sex sex sex on US TV.
I remember having to specifically explain to my 14 year old daughter, that if you watch tv, or even commercials, it looks like people meet, have sex, next!
But it isn't that easy, since they rarely show the consequences; it isn't that romantic, since they don't show that intimacy on that level really does require folks to spend some quality time together first.
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taizhu
February 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM
MJP--I completely agree with you about US dramas--ever since I started watching asian dramas, I have never really looked back. The only US drama I have watched in the past 3-4 years is True Blood, which is pretty great.
I think US shows depend way too much on irony and witty language--as a result the dramas and the writing is snazzy, glossy and maybe a little entertaining--yet the shows lack heart, depth and honest human emotion. In the US--writers try to avoid sentimentality and cliche like the plague--that's important but they often err on the side of writing stuff that has no passion--lovers only seem to smolder for each other--there is no sense of deep love that surpasses even physicality. At least that has been my experience.
Also, multi-year seasons destroys the story. the plot meanders and the drama wil ultimately feel episodic as they try to suspend storylines over multiple years. It must suck for an actor to play the same role for 7+ years. Korean actors are lucky as they get to try new things out every few months.
To me, asian dramas are great because the stories are short, have a defined beginning, middle and end, which helps keep the plot tight and the tension up. Also asian dramas are not afraid of DRAMA--using story archetypes that on the surface seem cliched (unrequited love, feuding families, social conflict, etc) but in reality are the basis for great fiction.
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43 meenuby
February 25, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Happy OT Friday all!
Just finished watching My Princess finale and I liked it...but it left me wanting more. More LS/HY interactions, that is. Gonna miss this beautiful couple.
And I marathoned Once Upon a Time in Saengchori after reading the enthusiastic posts here by a few Beaners. Can I just say how much I LOVE that drama? And thank you Beaners! :D
It's that perfect case of when you need a break from all typical kdramas and along comes one sweet and hilarious package, one that does things refreshingly different.
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM
I demand a second season and the begetting of the next in the royal line ....
and all the cute that has to go with that, and the nakedness, too!
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meenuby
February 25, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Even a special would do. I just wanna see the darn wedding and honeymoon and maybe a couple babies along the way. Add to that cute overload of kittens-and-rainbows explosion variety and we have a perfect ending!
Is that really asking for so much, Show?
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM
I was thinking of a feature length film.
They could show this couple traveling to exotic places, solving mysteries, getting into and out of trouble, being married with kids, etc.
It would be an international hit with that pretty.
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clichique
February 27, 2011 at 12:09 AM
HAH. Ha. Ha. Ha.
(That was exactly what the ridiculous Hana Yori Dango Final movie was like.)
MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
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Katey B
February 25, 2011 at 5:23 PM
I too am on the Once Upon a Time in Saengchori fan train. It's so hard waiting for the one episode each week. I'm always checking for sub updates after it's put up on Viki.
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meenuby
February 25, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Me too! After I got suckered in by the FIRST part of the FIRST episode (which hardly ever happens)...I knew I was setting myself up for torturous weekly waits. Sigh....
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44 Balletgoddess
February 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Yay for the weekend!
Can't wait to get the two weekend episodes of New Tales of the Gisaeng!!! I can't believe that this drama will last until July, this is why I HATE dramas with long episodes but at least you get to know the characters more and boy are there a lot of secrets in this show o_O
Is anyone watching the Taiwanese drama "Sunny Happiness" with Mike He and Janine Zhang?!?
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Katey B
February 25, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Totally looking forward to the next episodes of New Tales of the Gisaeng.
I like all the characters now. They seem like real people to me.
I appreciate how it's 50 episodes now. When other dramas are coming to an end we'll still have something constant to keep us going:)
Drama trivia: watched a bit of Paradise Ranch (-desperate for a drama fix while I waited for the subbed finale of My Princess) and noticed 'Sa Ran' (/Lim Soo-hyang) is the sister of 'Lee Da Ji' (/Lee Yeon-hee). She did a good job as a younger sister and upped my regard of her as an actress.
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watchumlots
February 25, 2011 at 6:52 PM
OK, I admit it! I too am totally addicted to Gisaeng and am currently in a Sunny Happiness marathon. Up to episode 13, after today will have to wait for the remaining episodes. Hate the waiting, and the waiting, and the waiting.
Am not liking Sunny Happiness as much as everyone is raving about it, but want to see what happens so I will stick with it.
Am looking for a new 'addiction' to get me through to the next Gisaeng fix, am going to start on Three Kingdoms Sunday as soon as my guests clear the door.
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Balletgoddess
February 25, 2011 at 10:02 PM
I kinda understand where you're coming from with Sunny Happiness! I feel that I had a deeper connection with Autumn Concerto.
I mean don't get me wrong, I think the acting is well done by the main leads and even the male second lead!! Fang Yong Yong is not your typical T-drama female lead with an annoying high pitch voice, who usually over does the cuteness (Yun Jie is not bad either) but I'm not getting emotionally engaged with the drama (well except for episodes 22 &23 which is close to the end huh). The story to me is light and cute which makes it watchable.
Side note:I don't care for, nor can I stand the ex-wife!!! Ever since she gave her sorry of an excuse of a reason as to why she didn't allow Xiao Nian to meet his father = /
(I try really hard not ff scenes when she comes up, huh)
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45 blahblahblah
February 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Can anybody explain to me what the SSH tilt is? Everyone keeps saying "the tilt" but I don't get it, or I haven't seen it. Anybody have pics of what you mean?
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 6:43 PM
I, for one, have refused to acknowledge the tilt.
:)
As I believe that The Hand Towel can do no wrong.
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 11:06 PM
I made a "movie."
It's actually a slide show to music, but it's all about The Hand Towel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuvcaWgTSwA
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Lisah
February 26, 2011 at 4:16 AM
Jomo, you must be screening my dreams at night...
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YY
February 27, 2011 at 2:37 AM
Jomo that's lovely...esp liked the shower scenes. Now can you do one of Grandpa?
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The Owls
February 25, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Only those gifted with 'The Sight' can see it.....
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I See It!
February 25, 2011 at 9:43 PM
To see the Tilt, follow these basic steps:
1. Forward to an Angry/Emotional SSH Scene.
2. Open your eyes wide and do not look at any other character.
3. Concentrate on SSH's head. Do not be sidetracked by his eyelashes.
4. In seconds, you will see said head violently jerking sideways.
5. Jerking will ensue from left to right/right to left/both directions for as long as he is spewing Angry/Emotional Words. Sometimes, jerking will follow a left-left-left pattern, or right-right--right pattern. Like pressing on the replay button continuously.
6. Eyes will slant in opposite direction to above-mentioned head jerks.
7. Sighs/groans or ear-deafening AARGHs may accompany the head jerks.
8. Head tilt may culminate in an object being flung against the wall/floor.
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM
OK, so this is funny!
(That doesn't mean I can see it.)
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bella luna ;)
February 26, 2011 at 1:38 AM
wait for him to sigh. he usually headtilts (wow, it's a verb!) when he shows frustration or emos.
pretty much matche by KTH's mouth agape habit.
they look good together.
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clichique
February 27, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Clearly I haven't corrupted you.
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YY
February 27, 2011 at 1:55 AM
clichique, I think the reason why Jomi is immune to the head tilt is cos she's part owl, part mortal. But like every superhuman, she has her Achilles' heel. For Superman, it was krypton. For Jomo, it's the hand towel. Just whip out a hand towel and see strong Jomo's knees start to shake.
46 eliza
February 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM
I am the same! I really try to avoid dramas that involve stereotypical conniving second leads because I soon lose interest in the show.
I second the recommendations for Thank You and What's Up Fox. There are second leading men in both shows, but they are portrayed in a very human and honest way. The characters ended up adding to my enjoyment of the dramas rather than detracting from it.
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47 e
February 25, 2011 at 6:47 PM
ive been thinking a lot about this but why do most stories/dramas come from classic stories?
like the princess movies:
cinderella-oh we know how many times poor girl become rich in dramas
little mermaid: loving someone means giving up whats important to you even you have to be bubbles in the end- reference from MGIAG and the famous SG
mulan-girl cross dresses as a guy falls in love big secret out in the open in the end (CP, YAB, SKKS)
beauty and the beast: jerk guy finds love changes, girl despite said jerk-titutde finds something adoring fall in love (so many jerks in dramas that i want to hit their head once-just once)
snowhite: yeah we all have horrible inlaws- wait the witch was not her in-law?? sorry my bad..hehe..but the girl always has this jealous bitch trying to kill or sabotage her..
sleeping beauty- ummmm i dont know about this one but its like the damsel in distress things and true loves kiss
ohh..and the very famous romeo and juliet thing:
they cant be together coz families or something stands in their way.
so..welll at least the thing that they all have in common is that "and they all live happily ever after"
hahaha..what do you think?
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e
February 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM
oh shoot!, my bad romeo and juliet did not live...just everafter...haha
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jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Don't forget Pride and Prejudice:
Smart woman does NOT fall for rich snobby man.
Rich snobby man falls for smart woman, despite the smart woman's poor relatives, he woos woman, gets ignored by woman, has family member look down on woman, changes for woman, eventually changes woman's mind.
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taizhu
February 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM
It's not the ending of the story that counts. It is that these stories are archetypes. Fairytales are just simplified versions of the stories people have been telling for years in so many forms. These types of story are so recognized (across countries and cultures) and often feel very true to life. As a result, audiences can easily relate to them and sympathise with the situations/characters in these stories--unrequited love, awful inlaws, family feuds, etc. These stories are like a cultural short-hand--you don't have to explain much or do a lot of character development--we get the jist of the story the moment we see a nice young girl with a mean step-mother.
Even though many dramas are based on these "fairytale" stories, I think they strike a chord in people because the emotions are ones that people face every day--the obstacles that family, friend or circumstances place in front of you, the challenge of loving someone who is your enemy, the challenge of having to live with a step-parent that you don't like. The stories just carry these basic situations to the extreme.
I think a lot about this too--personally I think I don't like much US TV because writers in the US tend to avoid these simple story archetypes that people find moving and effective. Instead, a lot of shows go for wit, irony and reject anything that seems sentimental and cliched. You get a lot of great writing but very little heart.
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Thanks for the insightful comments! I appreciate them.
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leonardswench
February 25, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Life imitating art, and art imitating life: there are shades of many real life courtships in these classic tales, and these tales have stuck around for centuries in updated forms because they work. :D
Perhaps an oversimplification, but truly, these stories have thrived for generations because they are the perfect blend of a -touch-of-reality-with-ten-parts-fantasy-stirred-well-consumed-repeatedly.
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48 jomo143
February 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM
I watched the Fate, or Destiny, Suk Myeong or whatever it is called because The Hand Towel was in it.
My impression: (I took notes)
Dark.
Percentage of guys running around shirtless to guys hitting people with metal pipes: 1% to 99%.
Why aren't all of these people in the hospital or dead?
Would have liked to see more shirtlessness.
The Hand Towel looks good, doesn't say too much, smokes a lot.
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 8:08 PM
*giggles at Jomo's post*
I haven't watched that one. I did watch Autumn Tale. I absolutely loved his hair. Crazy, I know, but the color was rich and deep and very shiny. It looked very thick and well groomed. I wish I had such nice hair. That's one thing about SSH in MP, he colored his hair.
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49 YY
February 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Any of you watch American Idol? I'm so sad Jaycee is out. That boy sings like an angel. I cry every time I hear him sing. There's something so pure and innocent about him. So sad he didn't make it. He should never have entered AI in the first place. They've broken his dreams and his heart.
On a happier note, Amazing Race is back and my favs The Cowboys are back. Love them to pieces. Isn't that crazy? I was so upset when they lost, but I love them for their honour, integrity, cheerfulness and weird cowboy lingo and jokes. They are what I imagine Jaycee would be if he retains his pureness of spirit and innocence as an adult. Sometimes I'm so jaded by what I read and see, that it's so uplifting and refreshing to see that ppl like Jayccee and the Cowboys exist. They give me hope in this sometimes so brutal and violent world. This week has been so painful, from the NZ earthquake to the Libyan Crisis. I need more Jaycees and Cowboys to keep me hanging on. Oh, and my weekly dose of Kor and T-dramas.
I'll still have Love Buffet to replace MP withdrawal symptoms, so I'm still ok. But I'm worried they'll make Ah Yi the hero instead of Da Ye. I'm a staunch Da Ye supporter all the way. Writer, don't you dare make Ah Yi win the girl just to appease the girl fans. I'll be so pissed off.
I was looking forward to What's Up but they've canned it. Damn. It was the only drama I was looking forward to.
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM
What were your thoughts about Royal Family? I am hoping to check that one out.
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YY
February 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM
MJP, is that the one about the younger guy falling in love with the widow? ....think I'll detox for a while....can't take any heavy stuff after MP's fluffiness. I need me a lightweight rom-com.....sigh.....when's the next one coming?
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50 Saa
February 25, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Joo Won and Guhro have a showdown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2LFa8th9Sk&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
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MJP
February 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM
That was cute!
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