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lols, yeah, me too... i had always wanted to drop in first but sadly never even made to top 5. hope you won't mind me hitching in this spot :)
and this blog is like kdrama addiction, you just can't get over it.
loving the fact that LSG will be gracing Best Love. and wow, this drama is getting me in a roller coaster ride. i can't agree more with girlfriday that we love LSG but darn it if it wan't dear Cha on Best Love.
and also, to those needing softsubs, Best Love, City Hunter and all dramas are subbed at super fast speed at this site:
Actually, for Greatest/Best Love the usual sub release pattern is:
1. Darksmurf releases computer-translated BL subs. These are really fast, but there's definitely plenty of clunky bits.
2. Humans start going in and cleaning up those subs, so at any given moment the subs you download are likely to be more accurate than they were a little bit ago.
3. ViKi subs get released.
4. Humans finish editing the Darksmurf subs.
There's pros & cons to any of the "fast" versions of the subs depending on whether you prefer speed, accuracy, a particular translation style, etc.
Episode 2 of City Hunter (I still call it Shitty Hunter in my head kekeke) is already 91% subbed in Viki. Those Unnies are working like crazy. I can't wait to get off work to go watch it!!!!
Drama addiction, there should be a support group or fundraiser. I love these new shows. I hope Lee Min ho's revenge plot is successful unlike A man called god (still pulling my hair out about that one). I wanna see more of LSG and shin min ah, but alas I don't get to decide these things.
Ooh! I'm so excited for City Hunter after reading the recap!
... it could just be the multiple shots of Lee Min-Ho looking hot and badass, but I think this one will be the one that gets me actually watching. Its a bit of a hassle to get a hold of dramas where I live and I've been busy lately, so I've ended up just reading recaps. Best Love has almost tempted me, but I think a hot guy on a righteous vendetta of justice is just what I need.
Yay, Korea! Thank you for making awesome things. And yay JB and GF for enabling me to become addicted to those awesome things.
My family thinks I need a 12 step program to get over this addiction, but I living happily in dramaland, thank you very much. Can't wait to check out City Hunter! I'm rewatching BOF with my 15 yo daughter and she's smitten with LMH too. Looks like CH will be next on our list. :)
I love CYHMH! Kim Jae Won is killing me with his bipolarity as Dong Joo: the long-suffering son of a vindictive mother or a happy-go-lucky chaebol. Multi-faceted characters are the best.
Also, Joon Ha. I found myself crying when he ran into his halmeoni and she was like "my baby!" And he wasn't sure how to react at first. And I never cry watching TV. I can't even hate Joon Ha for being selfish, because we can see how weak he is.
And the bromance between those two - absolutely amazing. I like how they can go from joking to serious to being totally dependent on one another. But in the end they only want want what's best for one another.
Woo Ri is slightly less interesting because she's just so GOOD. But I like that she stands up for her family, no matter what.
Woori is a bit flat as a character. :p She was more interesting as a kid when she was all like "you must be thinking what a sly fox my mom is".
Ah, honestly, HJM's performance is kind of killing the drama for me. It's like she has only 2 and a half facial expressions:
enthusiastic ("Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" *insert a 180 degrees bow)
Angry ("bwoh?! yah! insret-male-character's-name-yah!")
But I love all 3 males - Dongjoo, Joonha & Seungchul.
Dongjoo - damn, he's not the prettiest flower I've seen, but he has so much on-screen charisma! And his voice & smile just make me love him. Plus, his character is actually well-developed and engaging.
JoonHa... I love his character the best. Cause he's just so damn believable. I can understand him - his selfishness, his sacrifice, his grief, his love... <333
Mother is effin amazing. Love her. Love love love. Though I hate her just alittle bit for planning to hurt Joonha.
I've to disapprove of HJE's performance.
As 1... is the character's setting and her performance have been improving since ep 13.. because the director cut down her yelling and that's great.
I think she's great with her crying scenes and the quiet scenes. I think she improved quite a lot since her high kick days. She's very emotive in my opinion.
Best kdrama for this season, runner up will be best love and the rest are just ordinary to me.
Mother is effin amazing. Love her. Love love love. Though I hate her just alittle bit for planning to hurt Joonha.
If there is a god in Dramaland, Mother will end up not damaging JH/MR for revenge. And if she does, I will get on a time/space/reality-crossing craft, hunt her down, and KILL her.
Of all the people in the show, the person who has the most to lose is JH/MR. Seriously, this beatiful man is more likely to be destroyed in Mother's hands than a glass hammer.
I like the grandma, Woori, DongJoo and Woori's dad
and Seung Chul's parents.
I think HJE is doing a very good job, but PD-nim should let her catch some sleep. She looks tired.
i am been refreshing this blog like crazy waiting for the next city hunter recap seeing as how i can't find ep 2 with subs that is available in australia that is (viki is unavailable in my region)
me too! i'm seriously going crazy over this drama right now. been rewatching the raw multiple times already for both episodes. Ep2 especially makes me swoon like no other. why is LMH like that? i'm not normal now *sigh*
LOL! i watched it raw too! from what i gather i think he has identified all of his victims. Plus some uber awesome scene with LMH being badass.. in the mud, in the shower, and pretty much rolling around with PMY ;)
do u mean, his targets? i think he only know the first one. and JP only know the first one and the president when he spied on them in the president room in Ep1.
i love when YS teased KNN!
i was tremendously disappointed with the casting of PMY before but i enjoy her scene with LMH a lot now. yay!
oops! Yes his targets :) I can't wait for the subs that way i know what is happening instead of just guessing :( I like their coupling! But i kind of like the vibe of the second lead as well.. hopefully i don't suffer from second lead syndrome for this drama, but its highly unlikely seeing as how i am all for team LMH <3
Oh man, just finished watching Cyrano Dating Agency with my friend. It's like 2am here, mid terms are just around the corner, but I consider that a productive use of time.
Awesome. Movie.
If I could marry Uhm Tae-woong's eyebrows, I would.
It is SUCH a big deal here... i mean after more than 30 years, we STILL have major theatres screening Sholay on its anniversary! Also, Amitabh Bachchan showing up for the screenings might have something to do with it. :)
Oh Sholay, Sholay, Sholay... How do i love thee? I cannot count the ways! You HAVE to watch it. Although its a tad on the long side, there is noooo way a kdrama fan won't like it! it has Romance! Action! Heart-breaking second leads! And the archetypal evil villain! Ooh, and if you understand Hindi, then an added bonus: the dialogues are soooooo bad-ass!
And of course the one thing we love the most: BROOOOOOMMAAAAAAAANNNNCEEEEEEE!
It looks about 3 hours which seems standard for Bollywood. I was hot on Bollywood movies long before I discovered k-dramas. They occasionally have the added, bonus of people breaking into song.
Ugh, i know right? That would be... just... so, wrong. BUt then, theyu never venture beyond that golden quartet do they? Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and Ash, in a big-budget film.
Off the top my head, i don't know if you've seen it, but there is this film called 'Rock On!' (good movie, btw, check it out :D ) the woman who plays the fisherwoman wife, she's also in Dido's video, she really struck me as a perfect new Basanti.
Shahana Goswami!!!! Loved her and then never saw her in another movie again. :-(
I know the K entertainment world probably has it's fair share of drama (don't need to look further than Best Love) but I doubt anything could be as blood boiling infuriating as the nepotism in bollywood and how good talent gets ignored.
Agreed. It is so tiring when every generation of stars ONLY consists of Kapoors and Khans and the like. The problem with this is that our generation likes them so much that we seek to emulate them, and adulate them beyond all deserved levels. You need look no further than Koffee with Karan to see that some of them are really just rich airheads looking for their twenty minutes of fame.
Which is why i respect people like Shahana, or Aamir Khan. He does so much, and granted some of them might be PR stunts... but he does so much good for the country, in his own way. I really respect him for it.
Exactly!!! It's tiring ... And they don't provide anything new or inventive .... Bollywood honestly can not become a world player unless it becomes a meritocracy.
Don't get me started on Koffee With Karan! :-(
I also love Aamir Khan. He honestly seeks to provide intelligent entertainment. He really wants the viewers to get value for their money.
The only ovie i've seen recently, and LOVED, is Dhobi Ghat. I saw it twice because... it struck a chord inside me, yunno? I i'm a Mumbaikar born and bred so for me it was even more that just a well made film. It was a love song. To Bombay. And i gotta be honest, it proved Prateik was more than just an utterly gorgeous face.
The idiots who made movies like No entry and Golmaal need to take a leaf from Aamir's book.
our dramabeans ladies need sooome sleep. It's about 7:00am pdt and they so lovingly gave us a three recaps, and a few star news articles. we can wait for city hunter ep. 2.
I think im understanding how City Hunter (the drama) is related to the Manhwa! Awesomesauce LMH is very impressive in this. Waiting for the recaps so I can comapre thoughts. :P
*Dropping by to try to erase the memories of the wtf visuals on SNSD's teaser*
Happy Friday! :D I was supposed to start watching 49 Days but the videos I downloaded were all corrupted. @_@ Looks like I'll have to postpone my watching for November since classes are gonna start two weeks from now...
personally i think i'm going to love it.
Yoochun has near native/native fluency in japanese so it will be interesting to see how yutaka plays out. Plus KHJ and LDH seem great too.
This is definitely dark and mature.
LDH's "greedy" look sent chills down my spine
i'm bummed about the lack of JYJ OST though, SKKS OST was so amazing. Too Love and chajatta!
Well, Miss Ripley just climbed up higher on my list. I hope that teaser is just the first episode - or the first week - and that the drama does dragged, because it looks like it could be one of my favorites.
I feel with LDH's greedy look. I know I have that look sometimes. LOL.
Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely watching this one! ^^
I wish they'd announced the OST already...
I'm honestly quite intrigued by the teaser even though it was low on my list. I like lee da hae in the dramas she did, actually it's only my girl that i like the most.
I understand all the controversies surrounding her but i don't think she's that bad as an actress. Her controversies kinda puts me off though =p But i'm still looking forward to the drama plus i'm actually starting to root for Kang Hye Jung's character already.
I want to go for something dark... Too many romcoms these days *bricked*
I like all the lead actors and the plot is intriguing. Can't wait for the premiere.
omg it's so deliciously dark. want. to. watch. now.
and Micky, oh Micky, I did have a few complaints about his acting in SKKS, but gawd, i think i might love him here. just keep smiling, my boy, keep smiling.
Good Morning OT!! Happy friday, We've made it through another week. I had so much I wanted to tell you guys but I can't recall at the moment. shalom bae kulam!
If you like old Alfred Hitchcock mysteries then will love Royal Family. It has a 100% Hitchcock style ending.
Really hoping the writer creates more mysteries.
I finished it, watched the whole thing RAW. Had to rewatch the ending with subs. Still didn't understand the ending because it must have been a direct translation. So I watched the ending again with different subs. After that I decided to imagine my own ending.
When you get to the end, remember to let me know your thoughts about it. I am still seeking what happened in the end.
Oh, I forgot to mention the hang outs of my favorite boys: an oriental medicine clinic and some restaurant called Heaven (you'll have to google the driving directions)
But I've been watching Manny...personally I think it's a bit boring...LOL. But I'm still watching cos there's only 4 epi left. I started cos this was the earliest of May's offerings.
BFB have been better since epi 5/6 ... Daniel is cute and dorky. JNR still looks awful with her haircut...but the story's been building up nice these past few episodes... The love triangle is also going on strong...just that the lie is right now still there...but it's gonna burst next epi I think.
I don't think I have the stamina to follow City Hunter now...and since it's a thriller..I guess it's best I marathon it when it's complete.
LOL don't bother with Lie to Me (that is, unless you REALLY like one of the main actors and want to watch them no matter what xD) The only good part (for me) is the brother's relationship and the main girl's relationship with the younger brother, otherwise... yeah.
Just buzzed by here and caught your comment re:Romance Town.
I like (not love) it but it's entered into nutsyland after seeing ep 5.
Alert! SPOILER AHEAD! (kinda - once it's subbed it's okay to say, right?) Anyway....
The "Clark Kent eyeglasses disguise" syndrome has apparently hit the writer's room. How is it that our lead can get a free makeup job, throw on a few expensive duds and not be totally recognized by FIVE close friends?!?! In an elevator? And she speaks! No one can figure it out from 12" away?! And she's still wearing her maid shoes!
The only thing truly different about her appearance was the pony-tail hair extension. C'mon, SHOW - really?!
I feel better now. Lazy plot devices like this drive me nuts.
I know how you feel. I was major wtf-ing in that part of the episode. How can they not recognise her, considering how long she's spent with them? I can see why if it was from a distance, but not up close, like in the elevator. Although they did make sung yuri really pretty.
Me, too.
She didn't have bangs, and the eye make-up was really pretty, but come on! The shape of her face, any dots she had, her TEETH! Her voice, the way she phrases things.
I just kept saying, "You're an IDIOT!"
I skimmed 6 just looking to see if there was a kiss........................................................................................................
:/ I think this from now on is going to be a dl skimmer.
I know. even I had bangs put in recently and though people said I looked different, I was still recognised quite a distrance away (and I wear quite a bit of make up). This takes suspension of disbelief quite far. I thought min hyo-rin's character might have at least clocked on because didn't she chuck sung yuri's shoes at one point and saw them in the elevator? they must all have really low iq or something. I really hope they don't drag out this plotline because it's going to annoy me immensely.
I also watched all of 6 instead of skimming and must say the 'not recognizing her' stupidity is small in comparison to how AWESOME this cast is. Seriously.
Love the Loan Shark and all the maids.
They spent time with the supporting cast and I fell back in love with the show.
I still don't like Rich Son, but I guess his development needs to happen slowly to get through the series.
Young Maid/Rich Girl? Still on fence. I like her best with Loan Shark. I'm telling you she could be his Emma to her Mr. Knightley.
I really enjoyed Episode 5 of Romance Town probably because of how all the relationships were shown.
As to SG's 'new look' I think it was to show how rigid the 'friends' thinking is ie. there's no way their friend could afford a look like that. The look was totally different and the other maids were seeing her from the back most of the time so if if she hadn't spoken and had new shoes as well I think she could have pulled it off more convincingly.
I've just started watching episode 6. It's so good I had to come here and add to the above. Watch and you'll forget about the 'jerk' and if you're like me you'll also forget why the maid went to the department store in the first place:)
And speaking of "Jerk Boy" - c'mon! He had his face right into hers for the majority of their scenes - all that soulful staring and he couldn't recognize her with eyeshadow and a ponytail?!
Cripes. If changing one's appearance was that easy, we'd all be living wild times. (I think I'll use that ponytail disguise to get out of making dinner tonight for the family...)
This is why I'd like to cheerfully CHOKE SHOW!
This kind of non-disguise gimmick is a slap to my brain.
I think the writers have missed the mark a bit with jerk boy or (as I think of him) was-HUGE- but-now-is-buff-boy's character. They could have written a whole drama just based around him and his discovery of life after obesity. At the moment it feels to me as if they wasted the fat suit.
And if you hadn't guessed it I am a major fan of Jung Gyu Woon ie. was-HUGE- but-now-is-buff-boy.
I'm still sad about the last ep of 49 Days. It ruined the drama for me, and now I won't even be able to rewatch it. I loved it SO MUCH right up to the last ep... *sigh*
Watched 1 ep of Baby Faced Beauty and something like 6 of Manny before bailing, though I may pick them up again when the good dramas run out. :-)
Right now I am loving Best Love. I am so glad the lead actor was changed out; I wasn't wild about the first choice, but Cow Beard seemed even worse; couldn't see him in a romantic comedy AT ALL. But I stand corrected! He is rocking that drama. And he has amazing chemistry with the lead actress!
Tentatively liking Lie to Me, and waiting for Romance Town to get off the ground properly...
Planning to look in on City Hunter and My Love By My Side, too. :-)
Borrowing GF's words - I didn't know I have so much tears, really cried a bucket during that last lap, still quite amazed at myself! Too much...too much!!!
I'm actually watching 49 days again. Well sort of . It's up to episode 14 tonight and this week I really felt badly about the ending. Like it didn't match up. Last week though after seeing episode 12 again I didn't mind, but last night started with the hug and ended with scheduler finding out he's yi su and I was a bit upset for han kang who was so busy trying to find out how to make ji-hyun's father have the surgery etc. Gah! But it was nice to see them in better days too.
I too can't wait for smile mom to come off the air and my love by my side to start. I love kim mi sook and the lead actress.
I'm glad you're still able to enjoy the earlier eps! :-) Depending on the ending, I can sometimes do that too, but in this case, it just destroyed all of the previous build-up in such a way that it'd just be painful to watch again.
I can see the narrative logic, on one level. But it just doesn't feel right to me. To me, it's an extremely, humongously unsatisfying way to end it all, not to mention the tacked-on contrived other plots that suddenly shot up. But those I could live with. (Trying not to put spoilers here, that makes it a bit vague. *g*)
My Love By My Side is already up to ep 6 - maybe you're thinking of a different drama?
When I first read the end of episode 19 I was very sad but not angry when I read and saw episode 20 I loved the way everything played out. I liked the pacing the things they chose to put in it and to me it ended well. I always expected a sharp snap back to reality for han kang something like it would be revealed that yi kyung is just a girl who reminded him of ji hyun and she has actually died and then everything else that was happening would come to fruition and yi kyung riding off in to the sunset with min ho. Soooo my expectations were pretty low.
On the cable channel in nyc "the korean channel" tkc/sbs smile mom is still showing. I think episodes 41 and 42 this weekend.
Hm, I wasn't expecting anything like that, because the writing and characterization of the drama were so good. I can see how you'd expect some disappointing weirdness like that with a very badly-written drama...
Sometimes it really is best to go in with very very low expectations. It means you won't be disappointed, and may even be pleasantly surprised. :-)
Oh, I see! I can't watch kdrama on any TV channel, unfortunately... good thing there's the internet. :-)
i know, right?
and as if it wasn't enough, i began to watch Giant... 60 episodes! and i'm supposed to be on call this week end at the hospital....... can't i just take my computer with me?
i seriously need a therapy to stop that addiction!
pretty soon, we're going to defy the space-time continuum just to respond to this addiction.
and what of the drama production groups? are they mad at us, or are they just plain mad? why do they churn out dramas like hot cakes this season? what's with this madness?
yeah I've defied the space time . . . I watched giant and 70 episodes of daring woman in 1 week. I could barely stand at the end of that week and I smelled.
Well, if you're in college like me, the huge pile of 'backlog-papers-essays-quizzes-library books-evil homework', looming over you as big as Mt Everest just tends to... faaaaadeeee away in the background, once you hear Potato Grower sing Heartbreaker :)
Oh, and you've forgotten something really important:
I think our sanity takes a nice swandive out the window, when we (come on, we've all done it at least once!:P ) watch a makjang drama! :D (Do you hear me, BBF?!)
@bourbon: oh yes, sanity. my boss' temper gets tested everyday from hearing crazy kdrama conversations from me and my staff. it's definitely not the kind of team leader she expects me to be. haha! she looks like she asks, "who are you? and what did you do to izzie? and why do you keep on babbling about kdramas?" :D
@Linda 165: the husband of one of my co-workers got addicted to Secret Garden and it drives the wife crazy. I think he's watched SG three times over already, and the wife tells me that everytime the hubby couldn't catch sleep, he watches SG. the hubby wasn't able to resist the pull of the black hole. he's SO caught up in it. :P
Giant is awesome, I agree, and quite an accomplishment to get through it.
Those characters became part of my family by the end of the show. I cried and cried when it was over.
I still can't think of some of them without tears.
I am also currently watching Giant. After finishing Comrades, I decided that I need to finish this giant of a drama. I initially watched this for Lee Bum Soo (huge LBS fan right here!) and he is amazing as the revenge driven second son Lee Kang Mo but I've gotta say, Jang Bo Seok is KILLING it as the ruthless villain of the story.
Forget Mishil, Jo Pil Yeon is even more ruthless and badass. I am so glad that Jang Bo Seok won an award at the Baeksang this year!
same here! Jang Bo Seok has to be one of the most convincing villians I've ever seen in kdramas and he totally deserved the award. I don't think any other actor could have played that role so well in giant. and its so strange to see him a kind, caring father in can you hear my heart.
I know! I was flipping through on sunday and I saw an episode with him acting like a cute bunny! I couldn't believe it. His dramafever photo is of him smelling the roses I always get a kick out of things like that! A kick!
feels strange, not watching any of the airing dramas that everyone's talking about. though I have a heap of work to do I can't not have a drama to watch!!! watching Cinderella's sister now, and loving it, though the magkoli plotline is getting boring :)
anyway, happy Friday!!!!
I know what you mean about watching something but not watching the current somethings. Me and The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry are really rockin' out, but I feel a bit lost not knowing what everyone's talking about re 49 Days and City Hunter, etc.
I don't think I could survive if I watched them as they aired 1. cause my Korean is not yet that good and 2. I would get ill from not knowing what happens next!!!
well, i didn't watch 49 day i just knew the story from the recaps of javabeans may be i find time to watch it this summer. the last drama i watched was dream high but like i said i read recaps then watch few episodes online.
thank you javabeans, girlfriday
have you been watching couple or trouble/couple of fantasy! I became obsessed with magkoli from watching that show. My mother said she loved rice wine and ja-moon wine while she was pregnant with me. So please excuse my poor spatial intelligence and addictive tendencies.
And cha seung won is hot! Like JB says, sometimes he looks like he's in another drama- but damn his voice and body heeheehee! I'm totally fangirling over a much older man but i bet I'm not the only one. :D
And I'd like to sincerely thank JB and GF for all the time an effort put into recapping. 2 recaps a day is totally spoiling us!! So thank you guys and don't overdose on caffeine lol
Happy Friday!! I have got to say that looking forward to watching Best Love is what is keeping me going now! Although this means that I an silent-cackling like a maniac in the library loll. Have a great weekend everyone!
I am waiting also for the recap of city hunter. I hope it will be good. I will finish work soon and I need a good drama to watch and follow. I want to feel the rush and the excitement when watching a good drama.
I fell in love with Thornapple - Plankton that was posted on 49 Days Ep 16 recap. I have been unsuccessful in finding the translated lyrics since I first heard it. Can someone please tell me what they are singing about? I just love this song!
Thanks Dramabeans for making me fall eveb deeper for everything Korean!
Oh, something I've always wondered: I think many people read the recaps before they watch the ep?
I only do that when I'm not liking a drama much, and am wondering whether to skip a couple of eps or give it up entirely. :-) When I'm looking for a drama to watch, and want to get a quick impression of whether this drama could be right for me, I also read the recaps of the first ep (or first few eps), to see.
But otherwise? When I like a drama, or am expecting to like it, I don't want to know what happens before I watch the ep! Instead, I read the recaps after, and enjoy recalling the ep like that.
well, I started looking for recaps because there was a show I was interested in that I couldn't watch because it aired while I was at work and the subbed versions sucked. Of course I couldn't find the recaps but the recaps I did read were of shows that I didn't watch because I thought were ridiculous ( mary stayed out . . . you're beautiful ) then I read recaps of shows I'd watched before and 49 days was the first drama I read recaps of before watching the actual show. I have the best memory and the best habits when it comes to novels and film. I don't mind if you tell me what happens, in fact I prefer it. I very rarely affects if I watch or read it because I usually forget soon and can watch it almost as if the first time.
however this makes me a terrible companion for watching something I recommend I'll "spoil" everything for you with no qualms! Please keep this in mind and "spoil" things for me if I ask you to. Thank you
Okay, I'll remember to spoil you at will! :-) But please don't spoil me - I never forget that kind of thing even when I try, and when I like a show, I want to watch it without knowing what's going to happen...
nah anticipation kills me. honestly I would die if I didn't know what was going to happen when I wanted to know what was going to happen. I usually hold my breath when I get excited. I'm going to have to find why I do that.
That doesn't sound healthy, no. :-) Usually I'm not like that at all, and like the tension. Except when I don't trust the drama not to do something that I absolutely HATE - then, yeah, that's the rare occasion where I might want a spoiler. There are just some things I don't want to watch at all.
Guilty as charged. I almost always read the recaps first,
mostly because i don't have the patience to wait for the english subtitles to come out and usually because i want to know whether the episode is worth watching, because unlike javabeans and girlfriend i don't know the secret of time travelling :( The only times when i watch the episode first is when there is a cliff hanger and i want to experience the whole effect, watching how it ends.
If it doesn't bother you to be spoiled for the ep, then why not read the recaps first. :-) As it is, I've wasted a lot of time watching bad eps that I could have saved by reading a recap, and will no doubt waste much, much more time the same way...
depends. i have already watched multiple times of raw of City Hunter now and am hooked deeply that anything about that drama now is like filling in my addiction.
but Dramabeans angels, please dont feel burden to do the recap. i can totally wait! i'm just hyper right now keke. i'm totally fine if the recap will be out tomorrow, the day after tomorrow or anyday. i'm already so grateful to have u girls recapping the show. but since i lost my mind right now, i'll just continue to refresh this page and continue rewatching the show.
btw, there are dramas for the latest episodes i've read the recap but havent watched them yet.
In spite of the fact of whether I think I'm going to like the drama or not, I usually watch the episode first and then go back and read the recap. While jb & gf (and guest recappers) write good recaps of the drama, reading a recap (which is somewhat subjective on the writer's behalf) and watching the drama is not the same thing (at least not to me). I guess I just like to draw my own conclusions first before hearing the opinions of jb and gf (I already know I'm too easily influenced).
Now, if it's a drama I'm not heavily invested in or just don't have time for, I just do recaps, but only after I've caught the first episode or so.
Good point, with the different points of view on the drama. I also notice sometimes that I interpret things differently from the recapper - and yeah, seeing the recap first (or even just the recap) does make a difference there.
I usually read the recaps after watching the episode. When I begun watching dramas I knew nothing about Korean (or Asian, for that matter) culture, so JB and GF's input and comments are always helpful.
Plus I really really really like their writing. It can make any boring drama *coughreturnofiljimaecough* (*ducks for cover*) entertaining.
It's true they give value to some of the most ridiculous dramas. Or dramas that I think are ridiculous. I don't know if it's the cultural insights or lack of sleep but sometimes I actually rethink my drama impression because of their recap.
i began watching return of iljimae like last year????? still i have 5 episodes to end it and i just can't
but i'm determined and maybe someday i will finish it. at last!!!!!
and yes the recaps are better than the drama
It depends. Usually I prefer to watch first and read second. Even if i have to watch them raw. If i love the drama, thats not a problem. I have tried to wait for the recap and based on the recap decide if I´ll watch but i always end watching, like City Hunter. If i didnt have time to watch, I read first.
I ended reading 49 days and I enjoyed it equally. I didnt watch Boys Before Flowers, I read it here and it was awesome. If an specific scene interested me, I searched and watched, but only that.
Now that I recall, they were the first things I read in this blog hehe.
I was looking over the other ot posts this week and I was surprised to see ot wasn't always the rave it is now. There were days when there were only 9 posts and then 20 posts. It picked up when boys over flowers was being recapped though.
For me, it's a bit erratic. It's 50/50 and it mostly depends on variety of factors: 1. how obsessed am i with it 2. do I have time to watch it first and 3. can get to a faster internet connection that day so watching it won't take 3 times as long?
Or in the case of Lie to Me, I'm super curious as to whether it will get better so I speed-watch it before the recap.
It's sort of hard not to read the recaps first when javabeans and girlfriday often end up posting it within 14 hours of the episode's airing and you know it's there!
If it's the dramas I'm really really excited about...I would watch it then read the recaps and join in the discussions. I love to read JB and GF comments and everyone else's comments too...makes me feel I'm not alone in my love for the drama. But for every new episode I would only read the first paragraph and the comments section...then watch the drama...then come back for the full recpas. I don't like spoilers...I just wanna find out if the epi is good! LOL.
I read recaps for first epi of the dramas I'm on the fence about....if it's so good, then I would watch it when I'm free. It it sucks, well obviously I would skip it.
I started reading recaps when my only computer broke down and I was only left with my ipod for like 6 months, 6 MONTHS without any dramas...!! (I was in the middle of watching MGIAG and I didn't get to watch Sungkyunkwan Scandal ;__;) How sad and painful is that huh? Believe me, I was going crazy lol. My only link to dramaland at that time was dramabeans and for that, I am very thankful: JB and GF, you guys saved my sanity lol! Thank you so much!
And now, I'm happily watching many many dramas from my laptop (holidays just started for me! yay!) and I read the recaps after watching an episode to know others opinion on it :D Happy Friday everyone!
Happy friday! Tomorrow is the Champions league final! Im with Manchester United. Please God, let Chicharito score at least once. I like Barcelona too, but Im with the team of my compatriot. Plus I like english teams more that the spanish ones.
After watch City Hunter episode 2, I liked the first episode more but the second was good too. It had funny scenes and I like Kim Nana. I know its a triangle and stuff but my first thought when i saw Kim Nana and the police man/detective/the guy that was after the girl that was with Lee min Hoo, was "i wish they end together" that´s not going to happend but they look nice. Also i dont like scenes with the slow motion cam.
Today's song sounds happy haha. I already downloaded. I like the music you put because its music that dont usually listen but its very good.
I'm glad I'm not the only one enjoying LTM. I am disappointed in the story, but I love the Leads and the relationship between AJ and SH. I feel like it's slightly getting better. It still makes me laugh and swoon.
It's raining and raining and raining here in the Northeast US.
We have a 50% increase of rain over last year!
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My heart's afloat in my tears, cause this drama week brought me some sad times.
It is really ridiculous that I could go from slamming happy to droopy sad in a three minute space of time. I won't mention any specific shows, because it seems to be ALL of them this week.
My family is pretty sure I have lost my mind, but you all understand me, and that is why I LOVE you. In a distant, across the interwebs, safe from being actually touched by you kind of way. :)
But I affirm that the love is still real. <3 and o/\o to you all!
Yes, we absolutely understand and love you Ms. Jomo! I have been smiling while traveling, eating, working while reading your remarks all this week. Thank you for a good week Ms. Jomo.
It looks like you need a hug.... *hugs* and *sunshine*
It's been a rainy week over here too, so I understand you... Now, about the family, everything is OK until you see them catch them throwing you cross glances and whispering among themselves. Be aware of possible secret family meetings (without you). Then be afraid, be very afraid because the next step might be an intervention with straitjacket included. I'm talking from experience, except the straitjacket part ;)
Are you also desperately waiting for this week's episodes of Sparkling?
Thanks for both and same to you!
As long as they don't take away my laptop...I can take the furtive glances.
Ahhhh, we get to see more of the ratzen fratzen dynamic duo of evil play their ghastly games of treachery.
I have had to stay away from soompi because of the spoilers, but I did glimpse a photo of a hot Editor in a suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Still, nobody can top CSW in a suit, not even Kang-ah in a suit.
...
OK, I thought more about it. The thing that would top CSW in a suit, is, of couse, CSW not in any sort of suit at all...
rains come in plenty too at this side of the planet. haven't seen Best Love yet. (please, don't be mad at me.) coz of work. and then I'm itchin' to return to Seoul. *sigh*
You know, i tell myself this EVERY Wednesday! "Don't read the recaps, dont read the recaps, it'll be so much more fun if you watch the episode first!"
I haven't ever managed to hold out. Oh wait... i watched ep 4 before i read it, and booooooyyyyy was i glad i did!!! *Will not write anything for fear of giving Linda spoilers*
thanks! :) I'm hoping to stay healthy too, coz I'm planning to brave the Seoul trip all by me onesy. ;)
I've read the first two episode recaps of BL, but now I'm really, really keeping myself from reading the subsequent ones. I've learned my lesson well from 49 Days. (will talk about that later.)
Anyway, I'm downloading eps 7 & 8 and I'm sensing a long and enjoyable weekend coming up. :) BL marathon, baby! ;)
Jomo, in seventh grade my AWESOME English teacher, Mr Henry, lend me his taped version of Colin Firth's Pride and Prejudice. I forgot how many many times I watched that video. My mom got super tired of always seeing it on!
Come to think of it, Mr Henry was also the one who gave me Jane Eyre.. English teachers RULE!
Is no one enjoying Baby Faced Beauty as much as I do? I mean its not the greatest thing out there right now but its so giggly fun and irritating that its good. haha.
I haven't watched any Jang Na Ra nor Choi Daniel dramas before and I must say that I enjoy them act; I have seen Cyrano Agency but Jang Na Ra, zip. I find them really really cute together. The story just need to pick up some more plus develop that lie a lot better. I need them to reveal a lot more. I mean the whole thing so it crumbles already. haha.
ME...I'm liking it more and more...so here's hoping they're gonna build up on the good momentum. I so love when Daniel stand up the the president over JNR.
he has three days in a week to spend time with his daughter but yet he couldn't do that,
not a dedicated Appa !. But he love his daughter and
also hyeoni's aunty too, I am not sure about the
"girlfriend" of Appa.
same here! my first time to watch jang nara, and my second time to watch daniel choi.
this drama may not have a hot stunning couple as its OTP (like LTM) nor an awesomely amazing brilliant script and lead actors (like BL) but it has charms all its own.
i confess i watched it at first because im also in the design business but i was surprised by the beautiful development of the relationship between the characters of JN and DC. it helped that lee sojin (jang nara's character) is actually 7 years older than daniel choi's character. she was not looking at him romantically in any way due to the age gap (unknown to him) while he was actually trying to exact revenge on her for making his life miserable. but it is in this unlikely set-up that their friendship grew deeper even before any romantic notions got in. for me the easy-going camaraderie between the two is what makes the show very appealing. at this point, we are not even sure if they will actually end up together due to the age gap plus they have this other guy (the company president, who is closer to lee sojin's age) and we see his interest and respect on her growing as well which earns the ire of the resident b**ch. so this sense of unlikelihood and uncertainty also adds up to the mystery...
as for the lie, i think the lie being perpetrated by the female lead here (all because of her baby-face beauty, hence the title) has more weight than the flimsy one in LTM, soooo.... ;-)
anyway, you got to see this show to truly appreciate its hidden charms...
I find it hilarious BFB epi 8 when jang na ra did the belly dance with an Indian song, no hip shaking at all ! very funny and the icy president was smiling at her actions.
very simple story and entertaining too !.
Hope president get the girl !! but unlikely as a 2nd lead.
Happy happy Friday! I'm trying to cram in as much as kdrama watching this weekend as possible because after Monday, my grad classes start! Ack! Thank you for all the recaps JB and GF. I've been watching Manny over at DramaFever and it's actually super sweet and kind of awesome and short too. (Easy to eat food and watch while at work :)
wow your job allows you to watch dramafever online??? our tech time is blocking all of my sites one by one first it was mysoju, now it's viki and hulu and ep drama. I only have dramacrazy and kimchidrama now. how will I kill time!
I'm a librarian and we get an hour lunch break so I hide in my office sometimes and watch, esp. if I need a stress reliever! That Kang Ji Hwan def. helps with that :D
but, yes, i work on a university campus so they tend not to block things. so sorry to hear your work is not kdrama friendly! we should stage an intervention with them.
Hi guys..i bring bad news that i just read,but it said that a former SG WANNABE Chae Dong Ha was dead because suicide.But i see JB not reported it,so i dont know is it true or not.
god dammnit that sucks so much. this stuff is getting out of hand. I wish to know if there is a way for me to stop reading headlines about young people ending their lives.
I can't believe it's already Friday. Why did Wednesday and Thursday pass by so quickly? Now we have to wait another agonizing week until we find out what happens on Best Love. Please update with any Best Love news. This drama is my spring addiction. ;)
OMG!!! Whaaat?! SG Wannabe was my FAVORITE singing group and is still one of my favorite korean singing groups along with god, ftts, tvxq and clazziquai =(
I was devastated when he left the group and I thought he was okay going solo, but I guess not...
I FINALLY finished the drama Comrades earlier this week . I was really hesitant to watch the last two episodes because for one, I didn't want the drama to end and two, I didn't want to beat my my heart any longer. But I must say, I am so glad I did.
Comrades is probably one of THE BEST, most gut wrenching and heart wrenching dramas I've ever watched. Period. It is essentially a love story of a squad that will do anything to keep their comrades together and alive. I'm surprised this drama passed by me at first, it was just so low key compared to Road Number 1 but so so so much better.
I'm also kinda pissed that it didn't really win any awards. Jung Tae Woo AT THE VERY LEAST should have won an award for his portrayal of the "coward" Cheon SeongIl. Not even Choi Su Jung as brave, father figure Sergeat Lee won an award. Geez! Too bad they had to go against fellow popular KBS dramas such as Chuno, Sunkyunkwan Scandal and Baker King. For me, this drama has got nothing on those dramas (well, haven't seen Baker King yet). But superb acting on all the actors. I was blown away by everyone, even the minor characters.
I highly recommend this to anyone who loves watching historical dramas, war movies or just drama in general. Not for the weak of heart. I'm not a crier at all but there were scenes were I was sobbing my eyes out. The only time I've ever sobbed watching anything before was the movie Passion of the Christ. So yea...
I totally agree with what you said. I was also surprised that the show didn't win any kind of award for anything. But time will tell. Comrades is the kind of storytelling that stays with you, long after these other popular pieces of fluff are forgotten.
Has anyone read about "ghost" appearing in Best Love scene? The one at the old school...it's creepy. The production has denied that was a "ghost". They said that was just a random student who curious about the filming.
i am so addicted to this blog, now i am reluctant to go to hostel. i want more city hunter... 49 days was so cool:D well i tried to watch best love but i cn't get myself to watch it because the actor is tooo old but he is funnnny but he is toooo old for me. erm so choosy? yupp i am. but thnks to this wonderful blog i actually can noe abt best love. i neeed to stopppppppppp my addiction .aigoo!
you know my chinese guest from hunan is a k-drama addict and we were going over our perv-out k-drama stars and she would say, wow he's soo old to all the guys I like
My List
Cha Seung Won
Jung Gyu Woon
Joo Sang Wook
Lee Jong Hyuk
Jang Hyuk
Go Soo
Lee sun Kyun
Im only 25ish and she made me feel old for liking mature men. sulk!
I think I'm socially 37, mentally 30ish and psychologically 33. My mother used to joke that I'm actually 7 years older than I am but because I was tiny at 10 she told everyone I was 3. I've been called an "old head" since I was 4 but I'm chronologically 25ish.
I knooow she liked kim bum and dennis oh. meh don't get me wrong I think that baby kim bum might grow up to be a handsome man but and dennis oh is attractive but he doesn't the thing that those men I like have.
I've been working and now don't even know what happened on Romance Town ep 6.
I am a bit miffed ep 8 Greatest Love softsubs can't be done because the videos were deleted now that it's repaired our maker has gone to bed.Argh....MBC.
I am so going to resist City Hunter.My other half is making noise about why I am on the computer so much this month.I didn't dare explain I am on viki with the May dramas.I don't think that would go down well.
I'd actually like to see that drama but not really. Sometimes I think dramas lie. for instance I think that in reality ji-kyung and min ho's relationship got physical. I think it's a shame they didn't undress bae soo bin.
What were we talking about?
Happy Friday All! Yesterday made a month at the new job! Which I guess means I can, mostly, stop boring you to tears about it.
Except for this one thing: So I guess I've been asking for the label maker downstairs a lot lately, so the guy who handles all the office supply stuff offered to give me one of my own. A brand new one, no less. I was shocked and touched (you have no idea how much I love office supplies) and excited. Here's where things took a turn for the drama-addiction... So the Office Supply Guy (who's an gent) sits with Hot Asian Guy in this wee little office. Don't ask me how or why this popped into my head, but after OSG gave me my spiffy new labeler I somehow got it into my head that HAG had put him up to it! O.O I know, I know, I know...crazy. But the idea wouldn't leave me. I even concocted a whole mini-storyline/conversation. Which kinda goes something like this: http://cmrprindle.blogspot.com/2011/05/tell-her.html
No, I'm not sane.
Anywho, re-loving The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry with each re-watched episode. More than that, remembering why we love Bummie so much. It's not just b/c he's cute, oh no! The fury on his face when Lee Shin Young gives him the "Lets do this for 10 days" thing and he thinks she's toying with him, or when he overhears hers and Sang Woo's conversation? It's pretty subtle. No growly face. Blessedly no shouting. I'm not as amused by Smug Face, but he's still growing. If he can get over the shouting, he can tone down the smug. It is, however, putting a wee bit of a damper on the fanfic I was going to write covering the interstitial time betw Shin Young leaving for Finland and her return. Oh! And Boo ki! I don't always like what she wears, but I love her moxie. For a fairly minor character, she really commands the scenes she's in. And Sang Mi...
Clearly I could go on this tangent for a while.
Oh, question for the class: So I'm pretty sure that my fave deli by work is owned by a Korean family. I usually see the mom in the morning and early afternoon, and I am soooooooo tempted to try my fledgling, I-learned-it-all-from-dramas Korean with her. Good idea? Bad idea? Thoughts?
I'd say go for it! They always love it when a non-Korean greet them in Korean! ^_^ The ajumma who works in the dry cleaner I go to love me for it! LOL!! ^____^
Oh! I've also considered greeting the ahjussi of my laundromat. No idea how that'll go over, lol! He comes through once or twice if you're there early in the morning.
:D Thank you! I can't believe how obsessed I was with it after I had the thought. Like it quickly blossomed from "What if Hot Asian Guy had something to do with this" to a whole conversation in half an hour.
One girl I know scored a free dessert when she attempted Korean restaurant in France.
Another girl in my Korean class practices Korean with the shopkeeper of the Hello Kitty store.
I on the other hand am horrified when I get greeted with whole Korean sentences from the Korean shop owner. Eeks just cos' I buy mandoo and kimchi doesn't make me one :-)
Maybe Mrs. Yee will give me a free mini-snickers :D That'd be pretty neat, especially when I'm having a chocolate craving.
I have also considered asking the new girl at the beauty supply if she watches dramas and what they are, but she's young enough that she might all anti-? Does that make sense? I think I think too much.
I just discovered a colleague whom I known casually as in 'hi bye' along the corridors.Suddenly found out I have this supply of KD and softsubs.She is my new best friend :-)
Poor woman who hasn't discovered the world of VLC players and softsubs.My heart bled for her.Really.Can you imagine just watching old old dramas only?
Hey those old dramas are what got me started. I think the my first "drama" was Golden Monkey from before I was born! It was on PBS of all things. Who knew k-drama obsession would be the final result :D
There was that one time when he asked me if my boss was in (he wasn't), and a subsequent email the next morning. Aside from "Oh, excuse me/sorry I'm in your way/Hi there!" that's about it. :s Oh, and he held the door open for me to his floor, thinking that I was one of the new ppl down there. He had me at good manners.
Natalie is that you! Your excitement for office supplies reminds me of chingu. I think you should definitely use your korean! Remember to use jeong dae mal!!!
Wow, a month already at the job. It doesn't seem like we've been chatting about it too much. I have been enjoying our exchanges on OT.
I think it would be fun to find someone to speak Korean with. Go for it!!!
I used to speak French with a coworker when I first started working, she retired, but it was fun and challenged me with my French (completely lost it all, some 20+ years later.)
I tried my tiny smattering of high school French on some tourists a few months ago with terrible results. They asked for something where the answer was, like, 30 and I think I told them 3rd. Luckily their French was decent enough that all I got was a dirty look. Meep.
But yeah, a whole month! I'm pretty shocked, too. I try not to bore the OT with my work drama, or lack thereof, and I'm not that good at sharing anyway despite appearances to the contrary, lol :)
Ooooh, if only the cute guy was Korean, what a great segue.
Finally, the long drought has ended! Even when everybody was crazing for Dream High etc., I had no interest for some reasons, maybe I was "idol"-ed out. City Hunter is definitely not even close to the manga, I think it's more like "the main dude is 'hunting' in the city", thus its name. I do like PMY's interaction with LMH, very much believable. I am in love with Yoon Kye Sang!! He is soooo adorably cute when he smiles! Best Love is quite funny, I must say and everybody is cast properly and perform great! Lie to Me is interesting, the last scene in the last episode was SUPER OMO-OMO! I think I squealed and clapped so loud, my husband thinks I'm a nutjob. HAHA! Anyway, always fun reading your blog. You guys are like the crack of my life! HAHA! Have a great weekend, everyone!
I require your services again. Due to the release of certain pictures of Lee Min Ho in a shower, grave concerns have been raised, as to the whereabouts of the One Speedo of Power. I thought the Handtowel had it in his posession, how else to explain his almost supernatural head tilting powers, his ability to mimic any wooden surface, and his eternal youth?!
Even if it is not The One Speedo of Power, but one of the lesser Speedos, the potential for devastation, worn especially by a man of Lee Min Ho's stature is titanic! How many more fangirls must weep because of these sadistic obscuring Speedos?!!
So I turn to you dear Kidnappers, and any one else who is interested, please to rid the Lands of Middle Dramas of these marinading, obscuring horrors.
We few, we happy few, we band of fangirls/boys must join together in The Fellowship of the Speedo. I know it's a big sacrifice, the road will be fraught with dangers, and uncountable hours of sifting through pictures of half naked men to capture these tricky and elusive speedos, but in the end it will be all worth it. You can do this!! For Middle Dramaland!!!
And besides, when you're watching drama secretly you don't want your top half to give you away. All those lol-ing & sobs would alert the Employers. So those pent-up emotions need to be channeled into some other areas. Since my mum taught me that shaking my legs is a big NO NO, I channeled it through vibrating my gluteus maximus muscles.
I just choked on the orange I was eating because of your comment! LOL!! :)
Your highness, maybe you are shaking not because of excessive laughter, but maybe unknowingly, you have become the host of one of the lesser Speedos? We know for a fact that the Handtowel posses the One, but there are nineteen other hanging out somewhere....
Three Speedos for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven Speedos for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Dramas where the Showers lie.
Since I like you, and don't want you to die, I hope you got one of the ones meant for the Elves. :P
That is so awesome! You have made my end of day. Can't wait til I get home and can, finally, see the pic in question (it's been a long week, and I've been bereft of dramabean-y goodness).
We've already changed business. We no longer abduct people or snatch their belongings. Due to being exposed to The One Speedo, we've lost interest in criminalistic activities. We've moved on from being henchmen to... lifeguards, which is rather fun since we are often joined by showering kdrama men. The last one who was with us was a strange guy named Dokko Jin, who loves to take a shower at least twice in a drama. He goes along well with the Hand Towel, who also loves to shower at least twice in a drama.
Although the other day Lee Min Ho passed by our beach on a kayak, no one ever noticed if he was wearing a Speedo of Power, since Dokko Jin kept making a scene while waxing his surfboard... while donning a pair of power trunks, of course. He turned the shore into an instant catwalk, while dragging around his humongous... surfboard.
You might wanna drop by sometime. Every month we organize a bikini hunt at the beach. It will be fun. Who knows, the trunks you find might be Speedo of Power.
Instead of going out on the only day this week where I have no work or classes, I've decided to stay in and watch this week's episodes of Best Love, Romance Town and the first two episodes of City Hunter. Just finished episode 7 of Best Love. BEST decision ever.
Lucky bugger! I have monday off and I plan to spend it watching my invited siblings grill my meals, drinking and maybe marathoning a drama or two with them.
So, I have been running around today with my purple sneakers. Did it result in two gorgeous men in open warfare for me??? No, it did result it in a frustrating day at work, a lower than expected grade on a school paper and texting my ex ...... so real life is not like the drama .... How sad ...
Ya know, iI've always wondered if kdrama will ever trend on twitter. I'm so tired of no-one understanding what 'sajang-niiim! #coffeeprincewithdrawal' means!And the sheer fact that Pantyman, or Dokkobot hasn't trended even once... how do these people live in a world sans the potato grower?! :D
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1 Arhazivory
May 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM
LSG!!!!!!! I'm on a LSG high on this beautiful Friday. Happy Friday everyone~!!!!
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Arhazivory
May 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM
What's this happy feeling of being first? lol. What has this blog done to me?! XD
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nonski ⭐️A forever JIN who crash landed on Hyun Bins heart❤️!
May 27, 2011 at 9:27 AM
lols, yeah, me too... i had always wanted to drop in first but sadly never even made to top 5. hope you won't mind me hitching in this spot :)
and this blog is like kdrama addiction, you just can't get over it.
loving the fact that LSG will be gracing Best Love. and wow, this drama is getting me in a roller coaster ride. i can't agree more with girlfriday that we love LSG but darn it if it wan't dear Cha on Best Love.
and also, to those needing softsubs, Best Love, City Hunter and all dramas are subbed at super fast speed at this site:
http://www.darksmurfsub.com
direct linky:
city hunter: http://www.darksmurfsub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1527-city-hunter-2011/
best love: http://www.darksmurfsub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1203-the-greatest-love-2011/
lie to me: http://www.darksmurfsub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1277-lie-to-me-2011/
baby-faced beauty: http://www.darksmurfsub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1192-baby-faced-beauty-2011/
romance town: http://www.darksmurfsub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1341-romance-town-2011/
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She-Ra
May 27, 2011 at 11:56 AM
If you're looking for even faster subs of Best Love, you can find them over on Viki. The video channel is down but the softsub page is thankfully up.
http://www.viki.com/channels/3246-the-discovery-of-affection/posts/7512-the-greatest-love-2011-viki-softsubs
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th em
May 27, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Actually, for Greatest/Best Love the usual sub release pattern is:
1. Darksmurf releases computer-translated BL subs. These are really fast, but there's definitely plenty of clunky bits.
2. Humans start going in and cleaning up those subs, so at any given moment the subs you download are likely to be more accurate than they were a little bit ago.
3. ViKi subs get released.
4. Humans finish editing the Darksmurf subs.
There's pros & cons to any of the "fast" versions of the subs depending on whether you prefer speed, accuracy, a particular translation style, etc.
mskololia
May 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM
YES! Thank you.
Happy OT everyone.
Elle-Emme
May 28, 2011 at 4:10 AM
http://thundie.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/best-love-episode-7/
live recaps 2@ 9 am eastern time while gl is on
Natalie
May 27, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Thank you! I've been searching for "Best Love" and "Discovery of Affection"....had no idea it was listed as "The Greatest Love"!!!
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nonski ⭐️A forever JIN who crash landed on Hyun Bins heart❤️!
May 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM
i have posted links to english softsubs from http://www.darksmurfsub.com but it is still awaiting moderation :(
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wanne
May 27, 2011 at 6:50 AM
me too. i suddenly miss LSG so much
but i've been refreshing this page every minute now for some City Hunter which turns out far from shitty. i'm sooo glad! love both episodes so far
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Chocobo
May 27, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Better than being on an LSD high.... ;-)
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2 iwantcityhunterrecap
May 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM
nice :D
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Episode 2 of City Hunter (I still call it Shitty Hunter in my head kekeke) is already 91% subbed in Viki. Those Unnies are working like crazy. I can't wait to get off work to go watch it!!!!
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beggar1015
May 27, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Viki videos are so sloooooow to load nowadays! They didn't used to be this bad.
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3 dramaaddict
May 27, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Drama addiction, there should be a support group or fundraiser. I love these new shows. I hope Lee Min ho's revenge plot is successful unlike A man called god (still pulling my hair out about that one). I wanna see more of LSG and shin min ah, but alas I don't get to decide these things.
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Eleven11
May 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Ooh! I'm so excited for City Hunter after reading the recap!
... it could just be the multiple shots of Lee Min-Ho looking hot and badass, but I think this one will be the one that gets me actually watching. Its a bit of a hassle to get a hold of dramas where I live and I've been busy lately, so I've ended up just reading recaps. Best Love has almost tempted me, but I think a hot guy on a righteous vendetta of justice is just what I need.
Yay, Korea! Thank you for making awesome things. And yay JB and GF for enabling me to become addicted to those awesome things.
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TammieR
May 27, 2011 at 7:11 AM
My family thinks I need a 12 step program to get over this addiction, but I living happily in dramaland, thank you very much. Can't wait to check out City Hunter! I'm rewatching BOF with my 15 yo daughter and she's smitten with LMH too. Looks like CH will be next on our list. :)
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zgzgirl
May 28, 2011 at 6:44 AM
Feeling better knowing I'm not the only one whose family has suggested some kind of rehab program. ^ ^ this May's kdramas are so good
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Any
May 27, 2011 at 7:28 AM
In episode 2, LMH's character is behaving more and more like manga character,more playful, pervert, womanizer. ha .
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4 Dara
May 27, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Can You Hear My Heart? KJWoooooooon! *swoon*
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Brandi
May 27, 2011 at 7:16 AM
I love CYHMH! Kim Jae Won is killing me with his bipolarity as Dong Joo: the long-suffering son of a vindictive mother or a happy-go-lucky chaebol. Multi-faceted characters are the best.
Also, Joon Ha. I found myself crying when he ran into his halmeoni and she was like "my baby!" And he wasn't sure how to react at first. And I never cry watching TV. I can't even hate Joon Ha for being selfish, because we can see how weak he is.
And the bromance between those two - absolutely amazing. I like how they can go from joking to serious to being totally dependent on one another. But in the end they only want want what's best for one another.
Woo Ri is slightly less interesting because she's just so GOOD. But I like that she stands up for her family, no matter what.
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Alixana
May 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Woori is a bit flat as a character. :p She was more interesting as a kid when she was all like "you must be thinking what a sly fox my mom is".
Ah, honestly, HJM's performance is kind of killing the drama for me. It's like she has only 2 and a half facial expressions:
enthusiastic ("Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" *insert a 180 degrees bow)
Angry ("bwoh?! yah! insret-male-character's-name-yah!")
But I love all 3 males - Dongjoo, Joonha & Seungchul.
Dongjoo - damn, he's not the prettiest flower I've seen, but he has so much on-screen charisma! And his voice & smile just make me love him. Plus, his character is actually well-developed and engaging.
JoonHa... I love his character the best. Cause he's just so damn believable. I can understand him - his selfishness, his sacrifice, his grief, his love... <333
Mother is effin amazing. Love her. Love love love. Though I hate her just alittle bit for planning to hurt Joonha.
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carolies541
May 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM
I've to disapprove of HJE's performance.
As 1... is the character's setting and her performance have been improving since ep 13.. because the director cut down her yelling and that's great.
I think she's great with her crying scenes and the quiet scenes. I think she improved quite a lot since her high kick days. She's very emotive in my opinion.
Best kdrama for this season, runner up will be best love and the rest are just ordinary to me.
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swui
May 27, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Oh finally someone who felt for JunHa as well...it was so sad seeing his expression whenever he runs into his father and grandma...
Also feel Woori is boring....she looks godawful in that bowlcut and those clothes really don't flatter her too....
The mother is great...just hope she comes to her senses and not hurt JunHa...she gotta feel something after raising him for so many years...
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Mother is effin amazing. Love her. Love love love. Though I hate her just alittle bit for planning to hurt Joonha.
If there is a god in Dramaland, Mother will end up not damaging JH/MR for revenge. And if she does, I will get on a time/space/reality-crossing craft, hunt her down, and KILL her.
Of all the people in the show, the person who has the most to lose is JH/MR. Seriously, this beatiful man is more likely to be destroyed in Mother's hands than a glass hammer.
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kyun
May 27, 2011 at 7:29 PM
this gazillion times!!
-sigh- i too, wish that there is a god in Dramaland, and then wow i cant imagince what it'll be like..
Dramaland -> Dreamland xD
oi
May 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM
I like the grandma, Woori, DongJoo and Woori's dad
and Seung Chul's parents.
I think HJE is doing a very good job, but PD-nim should let her catch some sleep. She looks tired.
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Dara
May 27, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Me too thinking Woo Ri is good, she resemblances the talkative girl as a child, and that's how she manages to get into Dong Joo's cold heart.
luci8le
May 27, 2011 at 7:26 AM
omo i can't believe i just cried like a baby at the end of ep 16 :'(
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Dara
May 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Can You Hear My Heart? OST Part2 New release
Only You Can Hear by Kim Jae Suk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmEHg5o-IhU&feature=player_embedded
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yumii
May 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM
I just love Can You Hear My Heart.
I wish Dramabeans was recapping it but fully understand that they have their plates full right now.
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5 Linda
May 27, 2011 at 6:51 AM
i am been refreshing this blog like crazy waiting for the next city hunter recap seeing as how i can't find ep 2 with subs that is available in australia that is (viki is unavailable in my region)
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wanne
May 27, 2011 at 7:06 AM
me too! i'm seriously going crazy over this drama right now. been rewatching the raw multiple times already for both episodes. Ep2 especially makes me swoon like no other. why is LMH like that? i'm not normal now *sigh*
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Any
May 27, 2011 at 7:16 AM
Epi 2 is great. LMH is HOT!
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Linda
May 27, 2011 at 7:55 AM
LOL! i watched it raw too! from what i gather i think he has identified all of his victims. Plus some uber awesome scene with LMH being badass.. in the mud, in the shower, and pretty much rolling around with PMY ;)
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wanne
May 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM
do u mean, his targets? i think he only know the first one. and JP only know the first one and the president when he spied on them in the president room in Ep1.
i love when YS teased KNN!
i was tremendously disappointed with the casting of PMY before but i enjoy her scene with LMH a lot now. yay!
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Linda
May 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM
oops! Yes his targets :) I can't wait for the subs that way i know what is happening instead of just guessing :( I like their coupling! But i kind of like the vibe of the second lead as well.. hopefully i don't suffer from second lead syndrome for this drama, but its highly unlikely seeing as how i am all for team LMH <3
wanne
May 27, 2011 at 8:59 AM
this is soompi's recap of CH Episode 2 while u wait for Dramabeans recap. i know about it from that recap actually :)
wanne
May 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM
ops forgot to paste the link hahaa
Soompi's City Hunter Episode 2 Recap:
http://www.soompi.com/news/recap-city-hunter-episode-2
Linda
May 27, 2011 at 9:08 AM
:O thank you!!
Mandelbrotr
May 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM
After being tempted by the "in the mud" scene I thought I got WAY too little time in the episode. More men mud!
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Shin mi rAe
May 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM
City hunter with english subs are up on youtube. Just search city hunter ep2. Just finished watching.
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6 Eleven11
May 27, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Oh man, just finished watching Cyrano Dating Agency with my friend. It's like 2am here, mid terms are just around the corner, but I consider that a productive use of time.
Awesome. Movie.
If I could marry Uhm Tae-woong's eyebrows, I would.
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KDrama Fan
May 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM
I just watched CDA this week too. Good movie.
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7 bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Hey Sholay? Like Sholay, the epic-ly long and epicly AWESOME Bollywood movie? :D
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hara
May 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM
It is AWESOME indeed. still my favourite bollywood movie.
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Kender
May 27, 2011 at 7:45 AM
I had the exact same thought. Amitabhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh~ ♥♥♥
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bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM
It is SUCH a big deal here... i mean after more than 30 years, we STILL have major theatres screening Sholay on its anniversary! Also, Amitabh Bachchan showing up for the screenings might have something to do with it. :)
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Mandelbrotr
May 27, 2011 at 9:20 AM
It's on my Netflix list but I haven't watched it yet. Good to know I should bump it up.
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bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Oh Sholay, Sholay, Sholay... How do i love thee? I cannot count the ways! You HAVE to watch it. Although its a tad on the long side, there is noooo way a kdrama fan won't like it! it has Romance! Action! Heart-breaking second leads! And the archetypal evil villain! Ooh, and if you understand Hindi, then an added bonus: the dialogues are soooooo bad-ass!
And of course the one thing we love the most: BROOOOOOMMAAAAAAAANNNNCEEEEEEE!
Damn, now i gotta go watch it myself :D
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Mandelbrotr
May 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM
It looks about 3 hours which seems standard for Bollywood. I was hot on Bollywood movies long before I discovered k-dramas. They occasionally have the added, bonus of people breaking into song.
Sigh, bromance is so lovely.
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Pela
May 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Hehehehe, my first thought also. Wonder who could play Jai & Veeru in a Korean version? lol
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bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 12:08 PM
I'm more interested in who'll be sassy enough to play Basanti! No-one but the best will do :)
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Pela
May 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM
well if bollywood had to do a remake, Ash Rai will play her .... sigh, no matter how wrong
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bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Ugh, i know right? That would be... just... so, wrong. BUt then, theyu never venture beyond that golden quartet do they? Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and Ash, in a big-budget film.
Off the top my head, i don't know if you've seen it, but there is this film called 'Rock On!' (good movie, btw, check it out :D ) the woman who plays the fisherwoman wife, she's also in Dido's video, she really struck me as a perfect new Basanti.
Pela
May 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Shahana Goswami!!!! Loved her and then never saw her in another movie again. :-(
I know the K entertainment world probably has it's fair share of drama (don't need to look further than Best Love) but I doubt anything could be as blood boiling infuriating as the nepotism in bollywood and how good talent gets ignored.
bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Agreed. It is so tiring when every generation of stars ONLY consists of Kapoors and Khans and the like. The problem with this is that our generation likes them so much that we seek to emulate them, and adulate them beyond all deserved levels. You need look no further than Koffee with Karan to see that some of them are really just rich airheads looking for their twenty minutes of fame.
Which is why i respect people like Shahana, or Aamir Khan. He does so much, and granted some of them might be PR stunts... but he does so much good for the country, in his own way. I really respect him for it.
Pela
May 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Exactly!!! It's tiring ... And they don't provide anything new or inventive .... Bollywood honestly can not become a world player unless it becomes a meritocracy.
Don't get me started on Koffee With Karan! :-(
I also love Aamir Khan. He honestly seeks to provide intelligent entertainment. He really wants the viewers to get value for their money.
bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM
The only ovie i've seen recently, and LOVED, is Dhobi Ghat. I saw it twice because... it struck a chord inside me, yunno? I i'm a Mumbaikar born and bred so for me it was even more that just a well made film. It was a love song. To Bombay. And i gotta be honest, it proved Prateik was more than just an utterly gorgeous face.
The idiots who made movies like No entry and Golmaal need to take a leaf from Aamir's book.
8 Chingu
May 27, 2011 at 7:00 AM
City Hunter recap??? been refreshing page all day. are u not going to recap it further? please please please u should!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM
our dramabeans ladies need sooome sleep. It's about 7:00am pdt and they so lovingly gave us a three recaps, and a few star news articles. we can wait for city hunter ep. 2.
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junaly
May 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Yes they are amazing. Thank you so much JB&GF
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oi
May 27, 2011 at 2:31 PM
I think DB and GF need to recover from the shock of how bad ep 2 is first, before they can post their recap.
Ep 2 already recapped by Ockoala:
http://koalasplayground.com/2011/05/27/city-hunter-episode-2-recap/
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9 Merewen
May 27, 2011 at 7:02 AM
I think im understanding how City Hunter (the drama) is related to the Manhwa! Awesomesauce LMH is very impressive in this. Waiting for the recaps so I can comapre thoughts. :P
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10 bottledjeaney
May 27, 2011 at 7:03 AM
i just want to ask....are you going to recap city hunter ep 2?
the 1st ep recap totally made me interested in this drama
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notevenfunny
May 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM
They most likely will, but c'mon, give them a break. They've just finished three recaps and several articles to boot.
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11 ...
May 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM
*Dropping by to try to erase the memories of the wtf visuals on SNSD's teaser*
Happy Friday! :D I was supposed to start watching 49 Days but the videos I downloaded were all corrupted. @_@ Looks like I'll have to postpone my watching for November since classes are gonna start two weeks from now...
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12 Pikachu
May 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM
I know this is low on most peoples watch lists but what do you guys think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHJjgIi1sjE
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUY25A1m40M
4minutes with sub^
personally i think i'm going to love it.
Yoochun has near native/native fluency in japanese so it will be interesting to see how yutaka plays out. Plus KHJ and LDH seem great too.
This is definitely dark and mature.
LDH's "greedy" look sent chills down my spine
i'm bummed about the lack of JYJ OST though, SKKS OST was so amazing. Too Love and chajatta!
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Brandi
May 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Well, Miss Ripley just climbed up higher on my list. I hope that teaser is just the first episode - or the first week - and that the drama does dragged, because it looks like it could be one of my favorites.
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Bluefyre
May 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM
I feel with LDH's greedy look. I know I have that look sometimes. LOL.
Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely watching this one! ^^
I wish they'd announced the OST already...
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 7:28 AM
I'm going to watch it! I like LDH. She's not popular, I know, but I always liked her in the dramas I've seen with her.
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Thanks for posting this!!
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carolies541
May 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM
I'm honestly quite intrigued by the teaser even though it was low on my list. I like lee da hae in the dramas she did, actually it's only my girl that i like the most.
I understand all the controversies surrounding her but i don't think she's that bad as an actress. Her controversies kinda puts me off though =p But i'm still looking forward to the drama plus i'm actually starting to root for Kang Hye Jung's character already.
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tamarra
May 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Miss Ripley OST's up btw. :)
유리 (Glass) - 화요비 (Hwayobi)
**full version LQ**
http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/53353794-1743145060.html
**1 minute HQ version**
http://www.4shared.com/audio/kIewLNEW/audio.html
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junaly
May 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I want to go for something dark... Too many romcoms these days *bricked*
I like all the lead actors and the plot is intriguing. Can't wait for the premiere.
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autumnscribbles
May 27, 2011 at 6:32 PM
omg it's so deliciously dark. want. to. watch. now.
and Micky, oh Micky, I did have a few complaints about his acting in SKKS, but gawd, i think i might love him here. just keep smiling, my boy, keep smiling.
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13 ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:06 AM
Good Morning OT!! Happy friday, We've made it through another week. I had so much I wanted to tell you guys but I can't recall at the moment. shalom bae kulam!
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Eleven11
May 27, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Happy Saturday, love from the future =]
Don't worry, Friday was great! Sit back, relax, enjoy it!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:18 AM
ooh the future!!!! Happy saturday to you too.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM
oh is anyone watching royal family?
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Lilly
May 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
If you like old Alfred Hitchcock mysteries then will love Royal Family. It has a 100% Hitchcock style ending.
Really hoping the writer creates more mysteries.
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM
I finished it, watched the whole thing RAW. Had to rewatch the ending with subs. Still didn't understand the ending because it must have been a direct translation. So I watched the ending again with different subs. After that I decided to imagine my own ending.
When you get to the end, remember to let me know your thoughts about it. I am still seeking what happened in the end.
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Happy Friday! I too had many things to share with the OT crowd...most of them are clean forgotten. lol! Nice to know I'm not alone.
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14 hara
May 27, 2011 at 7:10 AM
City Hunter recap???
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15 momosa
May 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM
Happy Friday everyone! I'm off to Seoul next week! Can't wait!!! Can someone tell me where's the best place to see STARS? Hehehe!!!
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queencircles
May 27, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Lucky duck!! Have FUN :)
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:26 AM
by stars, do you mean byul or talent?
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momosa
May 27, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Hmmm....like choi si won, yoo ah in, soong joong ki, lee min ho, gong yoo, lee seung gi, im joo hwan or maybe yoon kye sang.
Not fussy..really, anyone would do! *drool*
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM
hmm the area is in the dramabeans recap of oh! my lady. It's the episode when buys boxes and boxes of teddy bears for his daughter.
wanne
May 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM
check out their schedule or just wander around the kbs/mbc/sbs building thehee. i envy you!
bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Oh man, if you find the answer to that question, tell me too! I'm hoping to visit Seoul and Tokyo for my 21st, in the winter! *crosses fingers*
meanwhile, i think JB has an article about the fun things you can do in Seoul... she's listed quite a few! :D
MJP
May 27, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Choi Si-won is still in Taiwan isn't he? Filming his series with Donghae.
Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Coffe shops, roof top apartments, pojangmachas, lobby hotels, BBQ joints, noreabangs... that's where my favorite boys hang out :)
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM
I want to go to all of there, too.
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Oh, I forgot to mention the hang outs of my favorite boys: an oriental medicine clinic and some restaurant called Heaven (you'll have to google the driving directions)
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ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM
My brain's fried but get someone to tell you which area they flim at noon and at night to spot celebrities.Or pop by the music shows if you want.
Sorry can't think but there are spots where you have a higher chance to spot them.
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ricky the royal highness
May 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Just scoot on over to Han Kang river. Plenty of stuff happening there.
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momosa
May 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM
I'll probably be taking the Hangang River Cruise and scoop them all up in one go!!! *evil laugh-hahahaha*
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM
I hope you have a very fun trip!!!
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16 Qd
May 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM
TEAM AEJIN FIGHTHING~ TEAM PANTYMAN FIGHTING~ BEST LOVE FIGHTING~ Enough said! lol
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antoniaclamens
May 27, 2011 at 12:28 PM
it's like a mantra:
TEAM AEJIN FIGHTHING~ TEAM PANTYMAN FIGHTING~ BEST LOVE FIGHTING~
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17 queencircles
May 27, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Just finished Romance town ep 5. I love this show. I'm trying to catch up with best love... I'm on ep 4 of that. Gahh and I want to start City Hunter.
What am I going to do when Miss Ripley starts?!?!
Good show overload. Seriously. I don't have this much time in a day.
As for other shows I'm missing... anyone know how they are Lie to me? Manny? Baby-faced beauty?
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momosa
May 27, 2011 at 7:21 AM
I know. I'm overwhelmed too!
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swui
May 27, 2011 at 8:45 AM
I didn't watch LTM. So no comment. No time.
But I've been watching Manny...personally I think it's a bit boring...LOL. But I'm still watching cos there's only 4 epi left. I started cos this was the earliest of May's offerings.
BFB have been better since epi 5/6 ... Daniel is cute and dorky. JNR still looks awful with her haircut...but the story's been building up nice these past few episodes... The love triangle is also going on strong...just that the lie is right now still there...but it's gonna burst next epi I think.
I don't think I have the stamina to follow City Hunter now...and since it's a thriller..I guess it's best I marathon it when it's complete.
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esjpx
May 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM
LOL don't bother with Lie to Me (that is, unless you REALLY like one of the main actors and want to watch them no matter what xD) The only good part (for me) is the brother's relationship and the main girl's relationship with the younger brother, otherwise... yeah.
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Cynthia
May 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Just buzzed by here and caught your comment re:Romance Town.
I like (not love) it but it's entered into nutsyland after seeing ep 5.
Alert! SPOILER AHEAD! (kinda - once it's subbed it's okay to say, right?) Anyway....
The "Clark Kent eyeglasses disguise" syndrome has apparently hit the writer's room. How is it that our lead can get a free makeup job, throw on a few expensive duds and not be totally recognized by FIVE close friends?!?! In an elevator? And she speaks! No one can figure it out from 12" away?! And she's still wearing her maid shoes!
The only thing truly different about her appearance was the pony-tail hair extension. C'mon, SHOW - really?!
I feel better now. Lazy plot devices like this drive me nuts.
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angelpur
May 27, 2011 at 11:04 AM
I know how you feel. I was major wtf-ing in that part of the episode. How can they not recognise her, considering how long she's spent with them? I can see why if it was from a distance, but not up close, like in the elevator. Although they did make sung yuri really pretty.
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Me, too.
She didn't have bangs, and the eye make-up was really pretty, but come on! The shape of her face, any dots she had, her TEETH! Her voice, the way she phrases things.
I just kept saying, "You're an IDIOT!"
I skimmed 6 just looking to see if there was a kiss........................................................................................................
:/ I think this from now on is going to be a dl skimmer.
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angelpur
May 28, 2011 at 10:16 AM
I know. even I had bangs put in recently and though people said I looked different, I was still recognised quite a distrance away (and I wear quite a bit of make up). This takes suspension of disbelief quite far. I thought min hyo-rin's character might have at least clocked on because didn't she chuck sung yuri's shoes at one point and saw them in the elevator? they must all have really low iq or something. I really hope they don't drag out this plotline because it's going to annoy me immensely.
jomo143
May 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM
I also watched all of 6 instead of skimming and must say the 'not recognizing her' stupidity is small in comparison to how AWESOME this cast is. Seriously.
Love the Loan Shark and all the maids.
They spent time with the supporting cast and I fell back in love with the show.
I still don't like Rich Son, but I guess his development needs to happen slowly to get through the series.
Young Maid/Rich Girl? Still on fence. I like her best with Loan Shark. I'm telling you she could be his Emma to her Mr. Knightley.
KDrama Fan
May 27, 2011 at 3:34 PM
I really enjoyed Episode 5 of Romance Town probably because of how all the relationships were shown.
As to SG's 'new look' I think it was to show how rigid the 'friends' thinking is ie. there's no way their friend could afford a look like that. The look was totally different and the other maids were seeing her from the back most of the time so if if she hadn't spoken and had new shoes as well I think she could have pulled it off more convincingly.
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KDrama Fan
May 28, 2011 at 11:09 AM
I've just started watching episode 6. It's so good I had to come here and add to the above. Watch and you'll forget about the 'jerk' and if you're like me you'll also forget why the maid went to the department store in the first place:)
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beggar1015
May 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Well, she did look dramatically different with the wig and all, but like you said, when she spoke they all should have recognized her.
I think it would have been interesting if Jerk Boy had known who she was all along.
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Cynthia
May 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM
And speaking of "Jerk Boy" - c'mon! He had his face right into hers for the majority of their scenes - all that soulful staring and he couldn't recognize her with eyeshadow and a ponytail?!
Cripes. If changing one's appearance was that easy, we'd all be living wild times. (I think I'll use that ponytail disguise to get out of making dinner tonight for the family...)
This is why I'd like to cheerfully CHOKE SHOW!
This kind of non-disguise gimmick is a slap to my brain.
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KDrama Fan
May 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM
I think the writers have missed the mark a bit with jerk boy or (as I think of him) was-HUGE- but-now-is-buff-boy's character. They could have written a whole drama just based around him and his discovery of life after obesity. At the moment it feels to me as if they wasted the fat suit.
And if you hadn't guessed it I am a major fan of Jung Gyu Woon ie. was-HUGE- but-now-is-buff-boy.
KDrama Fan
May 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Excuse my previous post. Episode 6 has done it for me:)
18 Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 7:18 AM
I'm still sad about the last ep of 49 Days. It ruined the drama for me, and now I won't even be able to rewatch it. I loved it SO MUCH right up to the last ep... *sigh*
Watched 1 ep of Baby Faced Beauty and something like 6 of Manny before bailing, though I may pick them up again when the good dramas run out. :-)
Right now I am loving Best Love. I am so glad the lead actor was changed out; I wasn't wild about the first choice, but Cow Beard seemed even worse; couldn't see him in a romantic comedy AT ALL. But I stand corrected! He is rocking that drama. And he has amazing chemistry with the lead actress!
Tentatively liking Lie to Me, and waiting for Romance Town to get off the ground properly...
Planning to look in on City Hunter and My Love By My Side, too. :-)
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momosa
May 27, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Borrowing GF's words - I didn't know I have so much tears, really cried a bucket during that last lap, still quite amazed at myself! Too much...too much!!!
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM
Yeah. :-( I didn't even cry - it just felt so absurdly unfitting to me, I couldn't feel it to that level. Maybe that was a good thing...
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:24 AM
I'm actually watching 49 days again. Well sort of . It's up to episode 14 tonight and this week I really felt badly about the ending. Like it didn't match up. Last week though after seeing episode 12 again I didn't mind, but last night started with the hug and ended with scheduler finding out he's yi su and I was a bit upset for han kang who was so busy trying to find out how to make ji-hyun's father have the surgery etc. Gah! But it was nice to see them in better days too.
I too can't wait for smile mom to come off the air and my love by my side to start. I love kim mi sook and the lead actress.
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 7:33 AM
I'm glad you're still able to enjoy the earlier eps! :-) Depending on the ending, I can sometimes do that too, but in this case, it just destroyed all of the previous build-up in such a way that it'd just be painful to watch again.
I can see the narrative logic, on one level. But it just doesn't feel right to me. To me, it's an extremely, humongously unsatisfying way to end it all, not to mention the tacked-on contrived other plots that suddenly shot up. But those I could live with. (Trying not to put spoilers here, that makes it a bit vague. *g*)
My Love By My Side is already up to ep 6 - maybe you're thinking of a different drama?
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM
When I first read the end of episode 19 I was very sad but not angry when I read and saw episode 20 I loved the way everything played out. I liked the pacing the things they chose to put in it and to me it ended well. I always expected a sharp snap back to reality for han kang something like it would be revealed that yi kyung is just a girl who reminded him of ji hyun and she has actually died and then everything else that was happening would come to fruition and yi kyung riding off in to the sunset with min ho. Soooo my expectations were pretty low.
On the cable channel in nyc "the korean channel" tkc/sbs smile mom is still showing. I think episodes 41 and 42 this weekend.
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Hm, I wasn't expecting anything like that, because the writing and characterization of the drama were so good. I can see how you'd expect some disappointing weirdness like that with a very badly-written drama...
Sometimes it really is best to go in with very very low expectations. It means you won't be disappointed, and may even be pleasantly surprised. :-)
Oh, I see! I can't watch kdrama on any TV channel, unfortunately... good thing there's the internet. :-)
19 izzie
May 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM
So many dramas, so little time off work. :(
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luci8le
May 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM
i know, right?
and as if it wasn't enough, i began to watch Giant... 60 episodes! and i'm supposed to be on call this week end at the hospital....... can't i just take my computer with me?
i seriously need a therapy to stop that addiction!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:00 AM
lol giant is awesome. I just started to rewatch it with my sister. Have I mentioned how much I love to watch park jin hee?
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izzie
May 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM
pretty soon, we're going to defy the space-time continuum just to respond to this addiction.
and what of the drama production groups? are they mad at us, or are they just plain mad? why do they churn out dramas like hot cakes this season? what's with this madness?
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 9:06 AM
yeah I've defied the space time . . . I watched giant and 70 episodes of daring woman in 1 week. I could barely stand at the end of that week and I smelled.
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izzie
May 27, 2011 at 9:51 AM
so... let me make a list of what we forget to tend to when we're wading through pools of kdramas:
sleep
food
work
bath
any more you'd want to admit neglecting? :)
bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Well, if you're in college like me, the huge pile of 'backlog-papers-essays-quizzes-library books-evil homework', looming over you as big as Mt Everest just tends to... faaaaadeeee away in the background, once you hear Potato Grower sing Heartbreaker :)
bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Oh, and you've forgotten something really important:
I think our sanity takes a nice swandive out the window, when we (come on, we've all done it at least once!:P ) watch a makjang drama! :D (Do you hear me, BBF?!)
Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Husband or significant other? Although so far my hubbie seems amused by my addiction.
izzie
May 28, 2011 at 5:09 AM
@bourbon: oh yes, sanity. my boss' temper gets tested everyday from hearing crazy kdrama conversations from me and my staff. it's definitely not the kind of team leader she expects me to be. haha! she looks like she asks, "who are you? and what did you do to izzie? and why do you keep on babbling about kdramas?" :D
@Linda 165: the husband of one of my co-workers got addicted to Secret Garden and it drives the wife crazy. I think he's watched SG three times over already, and the wife tells me that everytime the hubby couldn't catch sleep, he watches SG. the hubby wasn't able to resist the pull of the black hole. he's SO caught up in it. :P
jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Giant is awesome, I agree, and quite an accomplishment to get through it.
Those characters became part of my family by the end of the show. I cried and cried when it was over.
I still can't think of some of them without tears.
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Celest
May 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM
I am also currently watching Giant. After finishing Comrades, I decided that I need to finish this giant of a drama. I initially watched this for Lee Bum Soo (huge LBS fan right here!) and he is amazing as the revenge driven second son Lee Kang Mo but I've gotta say, Jang Bo Seok is KILLING it as the ruthless villain of the story.
Forget Mishil, Jo Pil Yeon is even more ruthless and badass. I am so glad that Jang Bo Seok won an award at the Baeksang this year!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 9:35 AM
giant started me on the sageuk train so far I've seen part of jejungwoon and I'm watching king geunchogo.
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angelpur
May 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM
same here! Jang Bo Seok has to be one of the most convincing villians I've ever seen in kdramas and he totally deserved the award. I don't think any other actor could have played that role so well in giant. and its so strange to see him a kind, caring father in can you hear my heart.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM
I know! I was flipping through on sunday and I saw an episode with him acting like a cute bunny! I couldn't believe it. His dramafever photo is of him smelling the roses I always get a kick out of things like that! A kick!
20 JNC
May 27, 2011 at 7:28 AM
feels strange, not watching any of the airing dramas that everyone's talking about. though I have a heap of work to do I can't not have a drama to watch!!! watching Cinderella's sister now, and loving it, though the magkoli plotline is getting boring :)
anyway, happy Friday!!!!
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM
I know what you mean about watching something but not watching the current somethings. Me and The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry are really rockin' out, but I feel a bit lost not knowing what everyone's talking about re 49 Days and City Hunter, etc.
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JNC
May 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM
I don't think I could survive if I watched them as they aired 1. cause my Korean is not yet that good and 2. I would get ill from not knowing what happens next!!!
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21 angel
May 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM
well, i didn't watch 49 day i just knew the story from the recaps of javabeans may be i find time to watch it this summer. the last drama i watched was dream high but like i said i read recaps then watch few episodes online.
thank you javabeans, girlfriday
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22 Celexa
May 27, 2011 at 7:32 AM
What does magkoli mean?
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bottledjeaney
May 27, 2011 at 7:45 AM
i think rice wine
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:48 AM
have you been watching couple or trouble/couple of fantasy! I became obsessed with magkoli from watching that show. My mother said she loved rice wine and ja-moon wine while she was pregnant with me. So please excuse my poor spatial intelligence and addictive tendencies.
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23 Lemon
May 27, 2011 at 7:36 AM
I love Fridays!
And cha seung won is hot! Like JB says, sometimes he looks like he's in another drama- but damn his voice and body heeheehee! I'm totally fangirling over a much older man but i bet I'm not the only one. :D
And I'd like to sincerely thank JB and GF for all the time an effort put into recapping. 2 recaps a day is totally spoiling us!! So thank you guys and don't overdose on caffeine lol
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24 zakuropanda
May 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Happy Friday!! I have got to say that looking forward to watching Best Love is what is keeping me going now! Although this means that I an silent-cackling like a maniac in the library loll. Have a great weekend everyone!
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JNC
May 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM
I remember how I would keep remembering scenes from Secret garden and SKKS in class and smile like a crazy person :P
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25 Angel
May 27, 2011 at 7:39 AM
I am waiting also for the recap of city hunter. I hope it will be good. I will finish work soon and I need a good drama to watch and follow. I want to feel the rush and the excitement when watching a good drama.
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26 Celexa
May 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM
I fell in love with Thornapple - Plankton that was posted on 49 Days Ep 16 recap. I have been unsuccessful in finding the translated lyrics since I first heard it. Can someone please tell me what they are singing about? I just love this song!
Thanks Dramabeans for making me fall eveb deeper for everything Korean!
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27 Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Oh, something I've always wondered: I think many people read the recaps before they watch the ep?
I only do that when I'm not liking a drama much, and am wondering whether to skip a couple of eps or give it up entirely. :-) When I'm looking for a drama to watch, and want to get a quick impression of whether this drama could be right for me, I also read the recaps of the first ep (or first few eps), to see.
But otherwise? When I like a drama, or am expecting to like it, I don't want to know what happens before I watch the ep! Instead, I read the recaps after, and enjoy recalling the ep like that.
So when do you read the recaps, and why?
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 7:53 AM
well, I started looking for recaps because there was a show I was interested in that I couldn't watch because it aired while I was at work and the subbed versions sucked. Of course I couldn't find the recaps but the recaps I did read were of shows that I didn't watch because I thought were ridiculous ( mary stayed out . . . you're beautiful ) then I read recaps of shows I'd watched before and 49 days was the first drama I read recaps of before watching the actual show. I have the best memory and the best habits when it comes to novels and film. I don't mind if you tell me what happens, in fact I prefer it. I very rarely affects if I watch or read it because I usually forget soon and can watch it almost as if the first time.
however this makes me a terrible companion for watching something I recommend I'll "spoil" everything for you with no qualms! Please keep this in mind and "spoil" things for me if I ask you to. Thank you
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Okay, I'll remember to spoil you at will! :-) But please don't spoil me - I never forget that kind of thing even when I try, and when I like a show, I want to watch it without knowing what's going to happen...
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:03 AM
nah anticipation kills me. honestly I would die if I didn't know what was going to happen when I wanted to know what was going to happen. I usually hold my breath when I get excited. I'm going to have to find why I do that.
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 8:07 AM
That doesn't sound healthy, no. :-) Usually I'm not like that at all, and like the tension. Except when I don't trust the drama not to do something that I absolutely HATE - then, yeah, that's the rare occasion where I might want a spoiler. There are just some things I don't want to watch at all.
Linda
May 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Guilty as charged. I almost always read the recaps first,
mostly because i don't have the patience to wait for the english subtitles to come out and usually because i want to know whether the episode is worth watching, because unlike javabeans and girlfriend i don't know the secret of time travelling :( The only times when i watch the episode first is when there is a cliff hanger and i want to experience the whole effect, watching how it ends.
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 8:05 AM
If it doesn't bother you to be spoiled for the ep, then why not read the recaps first. :-) As it is, I've wasted a lot of time watching bad eps that I could have saved by reading a recap, and will no doubt waste much, much more time the same way...
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wanne
May 27, 2011 at 8:06 AM
depends. i have already watched multiple times of raw of City Hunter now and am hooked deeply that anything about that drama now is like filling in my addiction.
but Dramabeans angels, please dont feel burden to do the recap. i can totally wait! i'm just hyper right now keke. i'm totally fine if the recap will be out tomorrow, the day after tomorrow or anyday. i'm already so grateful to have u girls recapping the show. but since i lost my mind right now, i'll just continue to refresh this page and continue rewatching the show.
btw, there are dramas for the latest episodes i've read the recap but havent watched them yet.
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danni
May 27, 2011 at 8:07 AM
I've always wondered that myself.
In spite of the fact of whether I think I'm going to like the drama or not, I usually watch the episode first and then go back and read the recap. While jb & gf (and guest recappers) write good recaps of the drama, reading a recap (which is somewhat subjective on the writer's behalf) and watching the drama is not the same thing (at least not to me). I guess I just like to draw my own conclusions first before hearing the opinions of jb and gf (I already know I'm too easily influenced).
Now, if it's a drama I'm not heavily invested in or just don't have time for, I just do recaps, but only after I've caught the first episode or so.
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Sylvia
May 27, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Good point, with the different points of view on the drama. I also notice sometimes that I interpret things differently from the recapper - and yeah, seeing the recap first (or even just the recap) does make a difference there.
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danni
May 27, 2011 at 8:14 AM
And I don't like to know what happens before I see the episode. It sort of ruins the effect, particularly for plot twists.
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM
I usually read the recaps after watching the episode. When I begun watching dramas I knew nothing about Korean (or Asian, for that matter) culture, so JB and GF's input and comments are always helpful.
Plus I really really really like their writing. It can make any boring drama *coughreturnofiljimaecough* (*ducks for cover*) entertaining.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:14 AM
It's true they give value to some of the most ridiculous dramas. Or dramas that I think are ridiculous. I don't know if it's the cultural insights or lack of sleep but sometimes I actually rethink my drama impression because of their recap.
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ricky the royal highness
May 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM
OMO!
Did you just insult Return Of Iljimae?!
Off with yer head!
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM
OMO! Thank God I ducked!!
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sorry just my opinion
May 27, 2011 at 12:25 PM
i began watching return of iljimae like last year????? still i have 5 episodes to end it and i just can't
but i'm determined and maybe someday i will finish it. at last!!!!!
and yes the recaps are better than the drama
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Daniela
May 27, 2011 at 8:11 AM
It depends. Usually I prefer to watch first and read second. Even if i have to watch them raw. If i love the drama, thats not a problem. I have tried to wait for the recap and based on the recap decide if I´ll watch but i always end watching, like City Hunter. If i didnt have time to watch, I read first.
I ended reading 49 days and I enjoyed it equally. I didnt watch Boys Before Flowers, I read it here and it was awesome. If an specific scene interested me, I searched and watched, but only that.
Now that I recall, they were the first things I read in this blog hehe.
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Lilly
May 27, 2011 at 8:22 AM
I read them for the humor. I like dramabeans humor.
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78446
May 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Me too! They are such enablers (and I say that with love).
My kdrama addiction is kinda a secret from friends so it's nice to have a place where I know I'm not the only one losing my sanity.
And their recaps are sooo fun so it's hard NOT to read them and LMAO.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM
I was looking over the other ot posts this week and I was surprised to see ot wasn't always the rave it is now. There were days when there were only 9 posts and then 20 posts. It picked up when boys over flowers was being recapped though.
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Which posts were you looking at? Like old OT threads from 2009?
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM
yeah from waaay back when. I was actually looking for info on handeu toal
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ar_arguably romantic
May 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM
For me, it's a bit erratic. It's 50/50 and it mostly depends on variety of factors: 1. how obsessed am i with it 2. do I have time to watch it first and 3. can get to a faster internet connection that day so watching it won't take 3 times as long?
Or in the case of Lie to Me, I'm super curious as to whether it will get better so I speed-watch it before the recap.
It's sort of hard not to read the recaps first when javabeans and girlfriday often end up posting it within 14 hours of the episode's airing and you know it's there!
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swui
May 27, 2011 at 9:07 AM
If it's the dramas I'm really really excited about...I would watch it then read the recaps and join in the discussions. I love to read JB and GF comments and everyone else's comments too...makes me feel I'm not alone in my love for the drama. But for every new episode I would only read the first paragraph and the comments section...then watch the drama...then come back for the full recpas. I don't like spoilers...I just wanna find out if the epi is good! LOL.
I read recaps for first epi of the dramas I'm on the fence about....if it's so good, then I would watch it when I'm free. It it sucks, well obviously I would skip it.
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Bloom
May 27, 2011 at 1:29 PM
I started reading recaps when my only computer broke down and I was only left with my ipod for like 6 months, 6 MONTHS without any dramas...!! (I was in the middle of watching MGIAG and I didn't get to watch Sungkyunkwan Scandal ;__;) How sad and painful is that huh? Believe me, I was going crazy lol. My only link to dramaland at that time was dramabeans and for that, I am very thankful: JB and GF, you guys saved my sanity lol! Thank you so much!
And now, I'm happily watching many many dramas from my laptop (holidays just started for me! yay!) and I read the recaps after watching an episode to know others opinion on it :D Happy Friday everyone!
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28 haeho
May 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM
http://blog.dramafever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ohjiho3.jpg
http://blog.dramafever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ohjiho2.jpg
http://blog.dramafever.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ohjio1.jpg
just R A W R
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Carinne
May 27, 2011 at 2:25 PM
m e e e e o w ~ purrrrrr
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM
He played Karl in "Get Karl..." didn't he?
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haeho
May 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Yep, he did. Just finished rewatching the drama recently.
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MJP
May 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Did you like it? I liked it. It had some slow parts, but overall, I liked it.
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29 Daniela
May 27, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Happy friday! Tomorrow is the Champions league final! Im with Manchester United. Please God, let Chicharito score at least once. I like Barcelona too, but Im with the team of my compatriot. Plus I like english teams more that the spanish ones.
After watch City Hunter episode 2, I liked the first episode more but the second was good too. It had funny scenes and I like Kim Nana. I know its a triangle and stuff but my first thought when i saw Kim Nana and the police man/detective/the guy that was after the girl that was with Lee min Hoo, was "i wish they end together" that´s not going to happend but they look nice. Also i dont like scenes with the slow motion cam.
Today's song sounds happy haha. I already downloaded. I like the music you put because its music that dont usually listen but its very good.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM
MU Manse!!! Just adding a bit of K- to UK football. Oh the laugh!
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Brandi
May 27, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Chicharito is my husband, by the way. His accent kills me!
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM
My mom is a Chicharito fan too, she loves that boy with a fangirl devotion! LOL
But, she's a Barcelona fan, so no support to you on that one :)
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SheGoesPretty
May 27, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Happy Friday!!!!!
omg, Javier you must score!!! So. random.
Oh, City Hunter. I really don't know if I like watching you or just LMH's hotness.
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Barca
May 27, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Manu has no chance against mighty BARCELONA. MESSI will humble them. but i wish your chicharitmo scores.
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Brandi
May 27, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Down with Barca!! - Because you mispelled El Chicharito's name.
Down with Barca (F.C.)!! - What year do you think it is? 2009? Psh!
I'm not even the biggest Man United fan; I just don't want Barca to win because I think everyone expects them to.
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30 Lilly
May 27, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Enjoying Lie To Me. City Hunter looks like great action drama. Royal Family left me wanting another mystery too though. I like variety.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:07 AM
royal family is good? okay I'll try to catch up and watch it on tv.
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Celexa
May 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Oh yea! It's good! Each episode left me wanting more!
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM
ahjummabunny:
Here's a link from Thundie's blog where she gives 9 reasons to watch Royal Family.
http://thundie.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/nine-reasons-to-watch-royal-family/
Maybe it will help you as it did to me :)
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 8:59 PM
Yes, Ji Sung rocks and Ji-hoon-i!!! That man can act!!! Reminds me a little of Cha Seung Won, but totally different.
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 9:00 PM
*Ji Sung rocks as Ji-hoon-i*
Correction
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Okie Dokie
May 27, 2011 at 11:48 AM
I'm glad I'm not the only one enjoying LTM. I am disappointed in the story, but I love the Leads and the relationship between AJ and SH. I feel like it's slightly getting better. It still makes me laugh and swoon.
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31 jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Hello DBOTs!
(D-bots?)
It's raining and raining and raining here in the Northeast US.
We have a 50% increase of rain over last year!
~~ <3 ~~~
~~~~~~~~
My heart's afloat in my tears, cause this drama week brought me some sad times.
It is really ridiculous that I could go from slamming happy to droopy sad in a three minute space of time. I won't mention any specific shows, because it seems to be ALL of them this week.
My family is pretty sure I have lost my mind, but you all understand me, and that is why I LOVE you. In a distant, across the interwebs, safe from being actually touched by you kind of way. :)
But I affirm that the love is still real. <3 and o/\o to you all!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Yes, we absolutely understand and love you Ms. Jomo! I have been smiling while traveling, eating, working while reading your remarks all this week. Thank you for a good week Ms. Jomo.
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 10:16 AM
*sniff* Thanks!
Stay healthy with all your traveling. Maybe you can buy some ox-bone tonic to soak you panties in. I hear that really works.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I'm currently at my desk snorting! Thanks Jomo.
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM
It looks like you need a hug.... *hugs* and *sunshine*
It's been a rainy week over here too, so I understand you... Now, about the family, everything is OK until you see them catch them throwing you cross glances and whispering among themselves. Be aware of possible secret family meetings (without you). Then be afraid, be very afraid because the next step might be an intervention with straitjacket included. I'm talking from experience, except the straitjacket part ;)
Are you also desperately waiting for this week's episodes of Sparkling?
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Thanks for both and same to you!
As long as they don't take away my laptop...I can take the furtive glances.
Ahhhh, we get to see more of the ratzen fratzen dynamic duo of evil play their ghastly games of treachery.
I have had to stay away from soompi because of the spoilers, but I did glimpse a photo of a hot Editor in a suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Editor in a Suit!
Still, nobody can top CSW in a suit, not even Kang-ah in a suit.
...
OK, I thought more about it. The thing that would top CSW in a suit, is, of couse, CSW not in any sort of suit at all...
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Seung Pyeon in a suite? Not a blue blazer?? Wow... That's a view...
SJ's mom is getting my Worst Kdrama Mom award (previously held by Gu Jun Pyo's Mom and the Mom from Royal Family) That's one scary ahjumma.
Kang ah in a suit is dreamy, Dokko Jin in a suit is hot, but I'd also prefer Kang ah in his birthday suit. :)
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM
She's a freaking psycho with her scary eyes squinting out poison at her victims.
MJP
May 27, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Jomo,
Don't you mean his "Birthday suit"? It's a suit, you know... that a person is born in?
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Viola
May 27, 2011 at 10:08 AM
*hugs* Jomo, I love you too! :)
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Hi Mrs. Choi!
Breaking any hearts today?
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Viola
May 27, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Moi break hearts?! *bats lashes* :P
ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 1:38 PM
she could break somebody's heart just doing the latest dance craze
izzie
May 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM
rains come in plenty too at this side of the planet. haven't seen Best Love yet. (please, don't be mad at me.) coz of work. and then I'm itchin' to return to Seoul. *sigh*
hugs to you, Jomo. :)
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Hugs back! I am happy to see you're getting around the world healthy
izzie, I cannot tell you how important it has become to avoid spoilers for BL. Even with all these italics!!
The Hong Sisters have done a phenomonononononononal job keeping us jumping every episode.
Hide your ears, hide your eyes, cause they're surprising everybody up here.
They have done things we couldn't have come up with if we had a million monkeys working at typewriters over a million years.
I have always enjoyed the heartbreak they deliver, as well as the sweet sweet love, but this time, it's.just.so.amazing.
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bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM
You know, i tell myself this EVERY Wednesday! "Don't read the recaps, dont read the recaps, it'll be so much more fun if you watch the episode first!"
I haven't ever managed to hold out. Oh wait... i watched ep 4 before i read it, and booooooyyyyy was i glad i did!!! *Will not write anything for fear of giving Linda spoilers*
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izzie
May 27, 2011 at 9:46 AM
thanks! :) I'm hoping to stay healthy too, coz I'm planning to brave the Seoul trip all by me onesy. ;)
I've read the first two episode recaps of BL, but now I'm really, really keeping myself from reading the subsequent ones. I've learned my lesson well from 49 Days. (will talk about that later.)
Anyway, I'm downloading eps 7 & 8 and I'm sensing a long and enjoyable weekend coming up. :) BL marathon, baby! ;)
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jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Someone else said this better than me that it's the type of show you wish you could go back and re-watch without remembering what happened.
Like the first time I finished Pride and Prejudice.
izzie
May 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Oh Pride & Prejudice. I've long finished reading it but it's still there in my shelf of books to read again.
Oh, and I wish you good health too... with all that laughing-crying cycles that you (we) go through.
BL ep. 8. Got it. ;)
viola
May 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Jomo, in seventh grade my AWESOME English teacher, Mr Henry, lend me his taped version of Colin Firth's Pride and Prejudice. I forgot how many many times I watched that video. My mom got super tired of always seeing it on!
Come to think of it, Mr Henry was also the one who gave me Jane Eyre.. English teachers RULE!
Three cheers for all the English teachers!! :)
Lilly
May 27, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Ok. You sold me. I will watch it too.
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Okie Dokie
May 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I love BL. I love everything Hong Sisters. They are reliably awesome!
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ar_arguably romantic
May 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM
If it's all rainy and gloomy - just remember that the universe has to keep things in balance so the universe will be bringing in some sunshine soon!
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM
I LOVE YOU TOO, JOMO!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE ALL THE DB'RS!!!!!
Where else can I go to find people just like me, mentally addicted to kdramas, jdramas, tdramas, and whatever else comes to mind.
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32 mariolawpanda
May 27, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Is no one enjoying Baby Faced Beauty as much as I do? I mean its not the greatest thing out there right now but its so giggly fun and irritating that its good. haha.
I haven't watched any Jang Na Ra nor Choi Daniel dramas before and I must say that I enjoy them act; I have seen Cyrano Agency but Jang Na Ra, zip. I find them really really cute together. The story just need to pick up some more plus develop that lie a lot better. I need them to reveal a lot more. I mean the whole thing so it crumbles already. haha.
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swui
May 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM
ME...I'm liking it more and more...so here's hoping they're gonna build up on the good momentum. I so love when Daniel stand up the the president over JNR.
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Rosie
May 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM
the reason for doing that, he is in love with her.
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KDrama Fan
May 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM
I enjoyed the latter episodes. Isn't the president a dick when it comes to his daughter though. I miss the actress' cute Dream High character.
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Helena
May 27, 2011 at 6:04 PM
he has three days in a week to spend time with his daughter but yet he couldn't do that,
not a dedicated Appa !. But he love his daughter and
also hyeoni's aunty too, I am not sure about the
"girlfriend" of Appa.
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Helena
May 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Hi,
here is something to share - jang na ra speaks mandarin.
http://youtu.be/wr9kjEwUnP4
chantal
May 28, 2011 at 7:16 AM
@mariolawpanda:
same here! my first time to watch jang nara, and my second time to watch daniel choi.
this drama may not have a hot stunning couple as its OTP (like LTM) nor an awesomely amazing brilliant script and lead actors (like BL) but it has charms all its own.
i confess i watched it at first because im also in the design business but i was surprised by the beautiful development of the relationship between the characters of JN and DC. it helped that lee sojin (jang nara's character) is actually 7 years older than daniel choi's character. she was not looking at him romantically in any way due to the age gap (unknown to him) while he was actually trying to exact revenge on her for making his life miserable. but it is in this unlikely set-up that their friendship grew deeper even before any romantic notions got in. for me the easy-going camaraderie between the two is what makes the show very appealing. at this point, we are not even sure if they will actually end up together due to the age gap plus they have this other guy (the company president, who is closer to lee sojin's age) and we see his interest and respect on her growing as well which earns the ire of the resident b**ch. so this sense of unlikelihood and uncertainty also adds up to the mystery...
as for the lie, i think the lie being perpetrated by the female lead here (all because of her baby-face beauty, hence the title) has more weight than the flimsy one in LTM, soooo.... ;-)
anyway, you got to see this show to truly appreciate its hidden charms...
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33 Olivia
May 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM
happy friday everyone here !
I find it hilarious BFB epi 8 when jang na ra did the belly dance with an Indian song, no hip shaking at all ! very funny and the icy president was smiling at her actions.
very simple story and entertaining too !.
Hope president get the girl !! but unlikely as a 2nd lead.
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34 Linda
May 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Just curious at how many aussie's are still awake at 1am, camped out on dramabeans waiting for their next recap, which in my case is city hunter
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35 Jonesy
May 27, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Happy happy Friday! I'm trying to cram in as much as kdrama watching this weekend as possible because after Monday, my grad classes start! Ack! Thank you for all the recaps JB and GF. I've been watching Manny over at DramaFever and it's actually super sweet and kind of awesome and short too. (Easy to eat food and watch while at work :)
Excited to see City Hunter epi 2!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:42 AM
wow your job allows you to watch dramafever online??? our tech time is blocking all of my sites one by one first it was mysoju, now it's viki and hulu and ep drama. I only have dramacrazy and kimchidrama now. how will I kill time!
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Jonesy
May 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM
I'm a librarian and we get an hour lunch break so I hide in my office sometimes and watch, esp. if I need a stress reliever! That Kang Ji Hwan def. helps with that :D
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Jonesy
May 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM
but, yes, i work on a university campus so they tend not to block things. so sorry to hear your work is not kdrama friendly! we should stage an intervention with them.
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36 sari
May 27, 2011 at 8:31 AM
Hi guys..i bring bad news that i just read,but it said that a former SG WANNABE Chae Dong Ha was dead because suicide.But i see JB not reported it,so i dont know is it true or not.
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Brandi
May 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM
It appears to be true; it's all over the blogosphere. Condolences to his family and friends.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM
god dammnit that sucks so much. this stuff is getting out of hand. I wish to know if there is a way for me to stop reading headlines about young people ending their lives.
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37 Betsy
May 27, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Thanks for this weeks recaps! They were great.
I can't believe it's already Friday. Why did Wednesday and Thursday pass by so quickly? Now we have to wait another agonizing week until we find out what happens on Best Love. Please update with any Best Love news. This drama is my spring addiction. ;)
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38 queer
May 27, 2011 at 8:36 AM
RIP Chae Dong Ha...
U'll be greatly missed!!! *cries*
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Celest
May 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM
OMG!!! Whaaat?! SG Wannabe was my FAVORITE singing group and is still one of my favorite korean singing groups along with god, ftts, tvxq and clazziquai =(
I was devastated when he left the group and I thought he was okay going solo, but I guess not...
Rest In Peace Chae Dong Ha
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ar_arguably romantic
May 27, 2011 at 9:43 AM
What a shock! I had no idea and then googled the story. I loved SG Wannabe and had always hoped all three guys would get back together.
RIP Chae Dong Ha.
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39 Celest
May 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Happy Friday everyone!!
I FINALLY finished the drama Comrades earlier this week . I was really hesitant to watch the last two episodes because for one, I didn't want the drama to end and two, I didn't want to beat my my heart any longer. But I must say, I am so glad I did.
Comrades is probably one of THE BEST, most gut wrenching and heart wrenching dramas I've ever watched. Period. It is essentially a love story of a squad that will do anything to keep their comrades together and alive. I'm surprised this drama passed by me at first, it was just so low key compared to Road Number 1 but so so so much better.
I'm also kinda pissed that it didn't really win any awards. Jung Tae Woo AT THE VERY LEAST should have won an award for his portrayal of the "coward" Cheon SeongIl. Not even Choi Su Jung as brave, father figure Sergeat Lee won an award. Geez! Too bad they had to go against fellow popular KBS dramas such as Chuno, Sunkyunkwan Scandal and Baker King. For me, this drama has got nothing on those dramas (well, haven't seen Baker King yet). But superb acting on all the actors. I was blown away by everyone, even the minor characters.
I highly recommend this to anyone who loves watching historical dramas, war movies or just drama in general. Not for the weak of heart. I'm not a crier at all but there were scenes were I was sobbing my eyes out. The only time I've ever sobbed watching anything before was the movie Passion of the Christ. So yea...
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dany
May 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM
A very good drama indeed, highly underrated.
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beggar1015
May 27, 2011 at 7:06 PM
I totally agree with what you said. I was also surprised that the show didn't win any kind of award for anything. But time will tell. Comrades is the kind of storytelling that stays with you, long after these other popular pieces of fluff are forgotten.
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40 fanny
May 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Has anyone read about "ghost" appearing in Best Love scene? The one at the old school...it's creepy. The production has denied that was a "ghost". They said that was just a random student who curious about the filming.
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Lilly
May 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM
TY just love those kinds of stories. Had not heard of it before you.
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM
What was it? Do you have a link??
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ricky the royal highness
May 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM
http://www.soompi.com/news/a-ghost-on-the-set-of-greatest-love-of-all
Here it is!
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KDrama Fan
May 27, 2011 at 3:43 PM
How cool/embarrassing fan for the fan!
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41 Noor
May 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM
i don't have much time to watch all these lovely dramas ><
JB & GF u are amazing ^^
city hunter \ lie to me \ greatest love
thanks a lot 4 ur recaps
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i just finished watching 49
the ending was unexpected but somehow i like it
after this drama i don't have more tears 4 ripley
Lol
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42 iwantcityhunterrecap
May 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM
i am so addicted to this blog, now i am reluctant to go to hostel. i want more city hunter... 49 days was so cool:D well i tried to watch best love but i cn't get myself to watch it because the actor is tooo old but he is funnnny but he is toooo old for me. erm so choosy? yupp i am. but thnks to this wonderful blog i actually can noe abt best love. i neeed to stopppppppppp my addiction .aigoo!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 9:22 AM
you know my chinese guest from hunan is a k-drama addict and we were going over our perv-out k-drama stars and she would say, wow he's soo old to all the guys I like
My List
Cha Seung Won
Jung Gyu Woon
Joo Sang Wook
Lee Jong Hyuk
Jang Hyuk
Go Soo
Lee sun Kyun
Im only 25ish and she made me feel old for liking mature men. sulk!
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Jonesy
May 27, 2011 at 9:36 AM
They're all little babies though! Not even 40! Although I work with freshmen and they make me, at 27, feel like an old old lady. Kids these days! :)
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 9:46 AM
*seconds this opinon* or am I thirding it? Anywho, I'd like to join the I'm-Not-*That*-Old-Yet club if we're starting one.
(Ironically, though, watching The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry kinda does make me feel that old. :-/ )
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM
I think I'm socially 37, mentally 30ish and psychologically 33. My mother used to joke that I'm actually 7 years older than I am but because I was tiny at 10 she told everyone I was 3. I've been called an "old head" since I was 4 but I'm chronologically 25ish.
jomo143
May 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM
I did the math - that makes you 347.
ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM
I knooow she liked kim bum and dennis oh. meh don't get me wrong I think that baby kim bum might grow up to be a handsome man but and dennis oh is attractive but he doesn't the thing that those men I like have.
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43 Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM
♪♪♪ Ice cream sarang dugeun dugeun sangsang ♪♪♪
dalkoman seolleim salsal nogadeure♪♪
haengbokhan sungan ppajyeo deuneun huimang♪♪
dakawa neukkyeobwa eum My sweetest love ♪♪♪♪
Stupid song get out of my head!!!
Maybe it will help if I stop watching the last part of episode 6 :)
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ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Oh my lord yes every time I went to the page it played the song.
On the other hand I didn't realise Baby from SS501 sang the other super cute song in ep 5 or was it 4?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uUaPTsG7ek
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44 ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Happy OT everyone.
I've been working and now don't even know what happened on Romance Town ep 6.
I am a bit miffed ep 8 Greatest Love softsubs can't be done because the videos were deleted now that it's repaired our maker has gone to bed.Argh....MBC.
I am so going to resist City Hunter.My other half is making noise about why I am on the computer so much this month.I didn't dare explain I am on viki with the May dramas.I don't think that would go down well.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM
awwww at least it's not a secret affair of 6 years with your other half's sibling.
Did that sound like any drama you've ever seen?
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ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Huh?There is NO drama like that right?
At this point I will believe anything from K dramas after Bad Guy.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM
I'd actually like to see that drama but not really. Sometimes I think dramas lie. for instance I think that in reality ji-kyung and min ho's relationship got physical. I think it's a shame they didn't undress bae soo bin.
What were we talking about?
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ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM
I don't know.
All you've made me think about is Joon Ha and Dong Jo in bed together now from Can you hear my heart?
I know I've never answered your post before but may I be polite and say 'you naughty evil woman' The image is totally stuck now.
I have no idea what we meant....orginally :-)
45 tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Happy Friday All! Yesterday made a month at the new job! Which I guess means I can, mostly, stop boring you to tears about it.
Except for this one thing: So I guess I've been asking for the label maker downstairs a lot lately, so the guy who handles all the office supply stuff offered to give me one of my own. A brand new one, no less. I was shocked and touched (you have no idea how much I love office supplies) and excited. Here's where things took a turn for the drama-addiction... So the Office Supply Guy (who's an gent) sits with Hot Asian Guy in this wee little office. Don't ask me how or why this popped into my head, but after OSG gave me my spiffy new labeler I somehow got it into my head that HAG had put him up to it! O.O I know, I know, I know...crazy. But the idea wouldn't leave me. I even concocted a whole mini-storyline/conversation. Which kinda goes something like this: http://cmrprindle.blogspot.com/2011/05/tell-her.html
No, I'm not sane.
Anywho, re-loving The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry with each re-watched episode. More than that, remembering why we love Bummie so much. It's not just b/c he's cute, oh no! The fury on his face when Lee Shin Young gives him the "Lets do this for 10 days" thing and he thinks she's toying with him, or when he overhears hers and Sang Woo's conversation? It's pretty subtle. No growly face. Blessedly no shouting. I'm not as amused by Smug Face, but he's still growing. If he can get over the shouting, he can tone down the smug. It is, however, putting a wee bit of a damper on the fanfic I was going to write covering the interstitial time betw Shin Young leaving for Finland and her return. Oh! And Boo ki! I don't always like what she wears, but I love her moxie. For a fairly minor character, she really commands the scenes she's in. And Sang Mi...
Clearly I could go on this tangent for a while.
Oh, question for the class: So I'm pretty sure that my fave deli by work is owned by a Korean family. I usually see the mom in the morning and early afternoon, and I am soooooooo tempted to try my fledgling, I-learned-it-all-from-dramas Korean with her. Good idea? Bad idea? Thoughts?
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alittlepaperstory
May 27, 2011 at 10:01 AM
I'd say go for it! They always love it when a non-Korean greet them in Korean! ^_^ The ajumma who works in the dry cleaner I go to love me for it! LOL!! ^____^
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Oh! I've also considered greeting the ahjussi of my laundromat. No idea how that'll go over, lol! He comes through once or twice if you're there early in the morning.
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Viola
May 27, 2011 at 10:16 AM
oh Tinpara! That conversation was priceless!! I am still laughing! I hope you get the Hot Asian Guy in the end! Fighting!
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:35 PM
:D Thank you! I can't believe how obsessed I was with it after I had the thought. Like it quickly blossomed from "What if Hot Asian Guy had something to do with this" to a whole conversation in half an hour.
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ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Do it.
One girl I know scored a free dessert when she attempted Korean restaurant in France.
Another girl in my Korean class practices Korean with the shopkeeper of the Hello Kitty store.
I on the other hand am horrified when I get greeted with whole Korean sentences from the Korean shop owner. Eeks just cos' I buy mandoo and kimchi doesn't make me one :-)
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ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM
sorry typo ' attempted to order in Korean at a restaurant in France.'
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Maybe Mrs. Yee will give me a free mini-snickers :D That'd be pretty neat, especially when I'm having a chocolate craving.
I have also considered asking the new girl at the beauty supply if she watches dramas and what they are, but she's young enough that she might all anti-? Does that make sense? I think I think too much.
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ck1Oz
May 27, 2011 at 7:49 PM
KD knows no barriers.LOL.
I just discovered a colleague whom I known casually as in 'hi bye' along the corridors.Suddenly found out I have this supply of KD and softsubs.She is my new best friend :-)
Poor woman who hasn't discovered the world of VLC players and softsubs.My heart bled for her.Really.Can you imagine just watching old old dramas only?
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tinpra
May 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Hey those old dramas are what got me started. I think the my first "drama" was Golden Monkey from before I was born! It was on PBS of all things. Who knew k-drama obsession would be the final result :D
Pela
May 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM
That was so cute!!! lol
Have you ever had a face to face conversation with this cute guy?
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:23 PM
There was that one time when he asked me if my boss was in (he wasn't), and a subsequent email the next morning. Aside from "Oh, excuse me/sorry I'm in your way/Hi there!" that's about it. :s Oh, and he held the door open for me to his floor, thinking that I was one of the new ppl down there. He had me at good manners.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Natalie is that you! Your excitement for office supplies reminds me of chingu. I think you should definitely use your korean! Remember to use jeong dae mal!!!
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Gah! Thanks for the reminder. I think I woulda gone with formal anyway, if only b/c, y'know, I'm going to start with just saying hello. O.O
And no, not Natalie :D
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Linda165
May 27, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Do it!! use you're Korean drama language!! And good luck with the Hot Asian Guy!
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Thank you thank you!
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 4:49 PM
tinpra,
Happy Friday!
I laughed a lot reading your story! Cute.
Wow, a month already at the job. It doesn't seem like we've been chatting about it too much. I have been enjoying our exchanges on OT.
I think it would be fun to find someone to speak Korean with. Go for it!!!
I used to speak French with a coworker when I first started working, she retired, but it was fun and challenged me with my French (completely lost it all, some 20+ years later.)
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM
I tried my tiny smattering of high school French on some tourists a few months ago with terrible results. They asked for something where the answer was, like, 30 and I think I told them 3rd. Luckily their French was decent enough that all I got was a dirty look. Meep.
But yeah, a whole month! I'm pretty shocked, too. I try not to bore the OT with my work drama, or lack thereof, and I'm not that good at sharing anyway despite appearances to the contrary, lol :)
Ooooh, if only the cute guy was Korean, what a great segue.
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 9:15 PM
I'm sure no matter what language "cute guy" speaks, you would be willing to speak the language of "love" :-) , yes?
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tinpra
May 28, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Oh em gee, you! :o If the language of love is what came about, then yes I'm all about it. lol!
MJP
May 27, 2011 at 9:17 PM
p.s. If you are not that good at sharing, I think you are learning very quickly, at least with the DB'rs. That's a good thing!!!
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46 alittlepaperstory
May 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Finally, the long drought has ended! Even when everybody was crazing for Dream High etc., I had no interest for some reasons, maybe I was "idol"-ed out. City Hunter is definitely not even close to the manga, I think it's more like "the main dude is 'hunting' in the city", thus its name. I do like PMY's interaction with LMH, very much believable. I am in love with Yoon Kye Sang!! He is soooo adorably cute when he smiles! Best Love is quite funny, I must say and everybody is cast properly and perform great! Lie to Me is interesting, the last scene in the last episode was SUPER OMO-OMO! I think I squealed and clapped so loud, my husband thinks I'm a nutjob. HAHA! Anyway, always fun reading your blog. You guys are like the crack of my life! HAHA! Have a great weekend, everyone!
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM
have a great weekend! see you next week!
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47 rumba lumba
May 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM
City Hunter is actually interesting since im craving for an action drama a la 24. lol.
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48 Viola
May 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Dear KIDNAPPERS
I require your services again. Due to the release of certain pictures of Lee Min Ho in a shower, grave concerns have been raised, as to the whereabouts of the One Speedo of Power. I thought the Handtowel had it in his posession, how else to explain his almost supernatural head tilting powers, his ability to mimic any wooden surface, and his eternal youth?!
Even if it is not The One Speedo of Power, but one of the lesser Speedos, the potential for devastation, worn especially by a man of Lee Min Ho's stature is titanic! How many more fangirls must weep because of these sadistic obscuring Speedos?!!
So I turn to you dear Kidnappers, and any one else who is interested, please to rid the Lands of Middle Dramas of these marinading, obscuring horrors.
We few, we happy few, we band of fangirls/boys must join together in The Fellowship of the Speedo. I know it's a big sacrifice, the road will be fraught with dangers, and uncountable hours of sifting through pictures of half naked men to capture these tricky and elusive speedos, but in the end it will be all worth it. You can do this!! For Middle Dramaland!!!
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ricky the royal highness
May 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I don't know if I want to support this cause or curse Lee Min Ho.
But I know that my buttocks are vibrating from excessive laughter.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM
that is such a strange image "vibrating buttucks"
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ricky the royal highness
May 27, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Well I am known for my peculiarities :)
And besides, when you're watching drama secretly you don't want your top half to give you away. All those lol-ing & sobs would alert the Employers. So those pent-up emotions need to be channeled into some other areas. Since my mum taught me that shaking my legs is a big NO NO, I channeled it through vibrating my gluteus maximus muscles.
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Lilly
May 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM
God what a tease, lol.
Viola
May 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I just choked on the orange I was eating because of your comment! LOL!! :)
Your highness, maybe you are shaking not because of excessive laughter, but maybe unknowingly, you have become the host of one of the lesser Speedos? We know for a fact that the Handtowel posses the One, but there are nineteen other hanging out somewhere....
Three Speedos for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven Speedos for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Dramas where the Showers lie.
Since I like you, and don't want you to die, I hope you got one of the ones meant for the Elves. :P
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ricky the royal highness
May 27, 2011 at 12:15 PM
You really think so?
* checks underneath pants*
You just may be correct. CRAP!
Oh BTW here's a bottle of chilled Vitamin Water for the choking.
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Viola
May 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Thank you for the Vitamin Water! By the way, is it one of the ones from the set of Best Love with Cha Seung-won's face on the side? :P
MJP
May 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Quick! Someone Grab Ricky the Royal Highness' Speedo of Power!!!!
Who is going to chase RtRH first? *Psst, he's young, exceedingly Royal and FAST* I am too old to chase him.
Fellowship of the Speedo, UNITE!!!
ricky the royal highness
May 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Oh oh, don't forget the legion of Royal Guards who would put their lives down to protect their Royal Prince!
tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM
That is so awesome! You have made my end of day. Can't wait til I get home and can, finally, see the pic in question (it's been a long week, and I've been bereft of dramabean-y goodness).
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MJP
May 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Which pic? The one of Lee Min Ho or the one of Ricky the Royal Highness in a Speedo of Power?
tinpra
May 28, 2011 at 5:45 AM
LOL! The one of Lee Min Ho. Is there one of ricky the royal highness in a speedo? I might be scared.
The Guys Formerly known as Kidnappers
May 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Dear Ms. Viola,
We've already changed business. We no longer abduct people or snatch their belongings. Due to being exposed to The One Speedo, we've lost interest in criminalistic activities. We've moved on from being henchmen to... lifeguards, which is rather fun since we are often joined by showering kdrama men. The last one who was with us was a strange guy named Dokko Jin, who loves to take a shower at least twice in a drama. He goes along well with the Hand Towel, who also loves to shower at least twice in a drama.
Although the other day Lee Min Ho passed by our beach on a kayak, no one ever noticed if he was wearing a Speedo of Power, since Dokko Jin kept making a scene while waxing his surfboard... while donning a pair of power trunks, of course. He turned the shore into an instant catwalk, while dragging around his humongous... surfboard.
You might wanna drop by sometime. Every month we organize a bikini hunt at the beach. It will be fun. Who knows, the trunks you find might be Speedo of Power.
Come at the East Sea.
Yours truly,
The Speedowraiths
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49 girlatsea
May 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Instead of going out on the only day this week where I have no work or classes, I've decided to stay in and watch this week's episodes of Best Love, Romance Town and the first two episodes of City Hunter. Just finished episode 7 of Best Love. BEST decision ever.
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Lucky bugger! I have monday off and I plan to spend it watching my invited siblings grill my meals, drinking and maybe marathoning a drama or two with them.
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tinpra
May 27, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Soooo tempting. After going out to breakfast w/my mom, I don't really have any Monday plans....hmmm.....
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50 Pela
May 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM
So, I have been running around today with my purple sneakers. Did it result in two gorgeous men in open warfare for me??? No, it did result it in a frustrating day at work, a lower than expected grade on a school paper and texting my ex ...... so real life is not like the drama .... How sad ...
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 11:14 AM
awww.
Don't you just love dramabeans! Imagine if you put that up on facebook, would anyone know what you're talking about?
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bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Ya know, iI've always wondered if kdrama will ever trend on twitter. I'm so tired of no-one understanding what 'sajang-niiim! #coffeeprincewithdrawal' means!And the sheer fact that Pantyman, or Dokkobot hasn't trended even once... how do these people live in a world sans the potato grower?! :D
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ahjummabunny
May 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM
I knooow. I had nae panty! as my "message to the world" and no one replied nae panty lol. gah
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bourbon
May 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Argh, i know right! My friend asked me what coding language dugeun dugeun was. :/