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Giveaway Hootenanny the II: more OSTs!

With summer winding down and already more than half a year of dramas behind us (I know, how’d we get here, and who spiked my punch?) we thought it’d be a good time to give back some love and music to our faithful readers. Welcome to Giveaway Hootenanny the II! *confetti* Here’s your chance to profess your undying love for your favorite drama, and win a soundtrack for your story/love letter/sonnet/haiku in return. It’s a win-win.

We’re giving away the following four soundtracks:

  • Monstar: OST + poster
  • I Hear Your Voice: OST
  • Flower Boy Next Door: OST + DVD + Photobook (Special Edition)
  • Gu Family Book: OST 2 CD + DVD

RULES:

Leave a comment telling us which OST you want and why. Was it your first drama, your favorite drama of ALL TIME, or the thing that you’ve watched a dozen times even though it’s only been off the air for three weeks? Tell us your story. You’re welcome to throw in an entry for multiple OSTs, but please write each comment separately.

Be sure to use a valid email address so we can contact you if you win.

We’ll announce winners in a week, so you have until Sunday, September 1 to enter.

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Hey guys! So right now, Monstar might just be one of the greatest soundtracks ever! It would be really, REALLY flippin' fantastic if I could win a copy because I know my love for this series is just get even crazier xD I loved everything about the series and I think the music really brought it all together. So please consider me for the Monstar OST!!! Thanks guys <3

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Definitely I Can Hear Your Voice OST! I m staying in Singapore and, unless you have pay-cable TV, you won't get the chance to watch Su Ha and his noona action in person. The show is Korea for close ore than a month(?) but I never feel tire reading your blog on the entire story. Ok, I have to admit the pictures help a great (*who could resist irresistible hunky Su Ha, aww~<3), the main drawing power goes to down-to-earth-yet-hilarious-cum-witty writer. I totally enjoyed the story, from episode 1 the nerve breaking n suspension opening drawing us into SuHa's sadx2 world, to epi 2 his omg-i-finally-found-my arc-jjang exhilaration, to epi 3/4 and 5 thru moment-of-truth-your-first-love-is-not-who-u-alwaz-think-she-is. :-D There are many mixed feeling when I read your blog, and each time it's a rollercoaster ride. In a good way coz i came to love all the characters. even Ming Jook (*blame the writer n her convincing storytelling power!). I want the OST to remind me what a great blog i've read this year, to keep the rollercoaster feeling i had slightly longer before it fades n be forgotten by another great k-drama to.come.

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I'm not sure if you would understand what I'm going to say, since I'm not really that articulate, but I've been in love with Lee Jong Seok for the longest time, watching all of his CFs and dramas (even with the littlest roles), but even more so here. The first song I've heard from this drama that really got me was 'Why did you come now?' from Brown Eyed Soul's Jung Yeop. For some reason, this drama's OST makes me feel that I can connect with the characters just by listening to it. I listen to this song over and over while taking a walk, imagining how it be like to have Soo Ha's powers. By listening to this OST, it somehow gives me an idea how he would feel, both the character and the actor that plays him. Does that seem weird? In any case, this drama definitely changed my perspective about life, the characters, the cinematography, the dialogue and everything else. Listening to the OST reminds me of what I learned from this drama. :)

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I would really like the Gu Family Book OST. I really liked the drama (sans the ending). I started watching it because of Lee Swung-go, and ended up falling in love with Choi Jin Hyuk and Sung Joon. It is such a great fantasy story and the first two episodes I think are the best of the show and cod merit it's own standalone show. It's because of that, that I would love the OST. The theme song for Kang-chi's parents is very beautiful.

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I’m not sure if you would understand what I’m going to say, since I’m not really that articulate, but I’ve been in love with Lee Jong Seok for the longest time, watching all of his CFs and dramas (even with the littlest roles), but even more so here. The first song I’ve heard from this drama that really got me was ‘Why did you come now?’ from Brown Eyed Soul’s Jung Yeop. For some reason, this drama’s OST makes me feel that I can connect with the characters just by listening to it. I listen to this song over and over while taking a walk, imagining how it be like to have Soo Ha’s powers. By listening to this OST, it somehow gives me an idea how he would feel, both the character and the actor that plays him. Does that seem weird? In any case, this drama definitely changed my perspective about life, the characters, the cinematography, the dialogue and everything else. Listening to the OST reminds me of what I learned from this drama. :)

Having said that, I would really like to have this OST. Please? :)

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Well, i just did an entry for Monstar (haha) but another show I really did enjoy was I Can Hear Your Voice. Now its not just for the fact that Lee Jung Seok blew my socks off, but the story itself really was amazing. I can definitely say it's one of my favorite dramas of all time and that I am still finding time to watch it now despite the fact i'm watching another three right now, too. So if I could win either OST, i would really appreciate if :)

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I’m not sure if you would understand what I’m going to say, since I’m not really that articulate, but I’ve been in love with Lee Jong Seok for the longest time, watching all of his CFs and dramas (even with the littlest roles), but even more so here in I Hear Your Voice. The first song I’ve heard from this drama that really got me was ‘Why did you come now?’ from Brown Eyed Soul’s Jung Yeop. For some reason, this drama’s OST makes me feel that I can connect with the characters just by listening to it. I listen to this song over and over while taking a walk, imagining how it be like to have Soo Ha’s powers. By listening to this OST, it somehow gives me an idea how he would feel, both the character and the actor that plays him. Does that seem weird? In any case, this drama definitely changed my perspective about life, the characters, the cinematography, the dialogue and everything else. Listening to the OST reminds me of what I learned from this drama. :)

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So sorry about the multiple posts! :(

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Why on earth drama life could be so real?
Because now, I hear your voice is definetely become one of my favorite drama ever T.T (even the amnesia thing didn't annoy me).
Watching this drama make me realize.
There's a lot of things we missed in our life and we never really know about it, because we don't or wanted to care about others.
You know, Min Joon Gook is just a person, so do Hye Seong and Soo Ha.
But he doesn't have someone who care about him or he think that way, then he becomes a beast.
I feel sorry for him.
But if Soo Ha's father try to figure out is there anyone else that need heart tranplant too, someone who supposed to received the help?
If "we" just care about people around us, people who might feel the same pain, something like this story might never be exist.
Look, now I've been wondering all along.

About the casts,

Lee Jong Seok, I'm not that into him until now.
Watching him make me adore his role.
The first time "i like noona" things really fill my heart!
I do hope having a mind-reading good looking boyfriend, just like girlfriday.

Lee bo young, I envy you. You could be a lawyer even if it's just for a drama.
I ever wanted to be a lawyer so bad, and I thought it would be so cool and simple.
The hardest thing that I have to do is just knowing the truth, whether he's guilty or not.
If my client is not guilty, i'll defend him.
But if he is, I'll try to reduce his punishment.
As simple as that.
But after watching every case in each episode, now I know there's no such thing as simple as I thought.
Maybe that's the reason why I don't get into law faculty :D
Nevermind, now I'm in architecture major.
Thanks god.

And the soundtrack,

Honestly, I don't really pay attention to the songs.
I'm just over enjoyed the scenes that i don't aware of the songs. I thought it was just the part of the dialogue, not an ost -_-v
That's the first time I thought scene and music is one thing.
So, if you give me this cd, I'll listen and keep it well defenitely.

Thank You
p.s. sorry for my not-so-good english

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Oooh, a giveaway, thank you!

I'd like to put in my bid for Monstar. I'm such a sucker for high school dramas - probably because my own high school was so drama-free. But seriously, Monstar captured my heart because it had a pretty fanficky-premise, but better executed. The ending made me kinda mad, but the glow of the episodes before kind of helped quell some of my anger.

I loved pretty much every character, but the one that really touched my heart (and made me tear up a little) was Eun-ha, because well...I *was* her. In high school, I was that sorta-bubbly kid who didn't really excel at anything and was just sorta on the fringes of everything with weird obsessions and this intense inner world that no one got. And it was a pretty bleak time in my life, but I always tried to keep on smiling, just she does, and I did have one major breakdown, just like her - but sadly, unlike her, I did not have a fab sheepgirl friend to lean on. Or an idol as part of my brew. Sigh. So I really cheered when they all banded together and made her a song because they really cared about her and wanted her to feel it. It was just so sweet and made my high school self really happy.

Also, I can listen to Nana sing "My Person, My Love" on endless repeat. Girl's got some pipes!

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Hi, I would love to get the I Hear Your Voice OST- just finished the whole series and the main soundtrack has played so many times that it's been stuck in my head on repeat one all week! Not that I'm complaining, mind you ;)

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It would really mean alot to me if I won the Gu Family OST 2 and DVD because they don't sell anything to do with South Korea from where I come from. Gu Family Book is my most favourite drama of the above given choices and it would be nice if, once in a while, I didn't have to resort to the internet watch a Korean drama.

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Hello Dramabeans family!

I would love to win the Monstar: OST + poster. I actually started watching this drama later than my younger sister. I am glad that I decided to watch Monstar :)

I was truly drawn into the story and fell in love with the characters. Although there were moments when I wanted to strangle the leads, I nevertheless had a wonderful time watching it with my sister.

The music in this drama was also very beautiful (in spite of the fact that I'm not familiar with the artists/songs). The moments when Color Bar sang and performed together were some of the greatest moments in this drama.

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How do I pick? I love all of these shows. I think Monstar would be my favorite for OST. I fell in love with KPop because of this show. I loved this rag tag group of kids and their stories.

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I would love to have the OST and poster of Monstar . The awesome songs and sincere hearts in this simple drama made me rewatch them again and again in Viki :)

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I would love to win the Monstar OST.
Why? The music is great; that's a given. But more because I love the drama. I love Monstar because I think it can give bullied/outsider kids strength to persevere when life seems too hard.
I think as teens we get the idea that we are the only ones who are treated this way or that it will never end. Monstar shows we aren't alone, it will end, but the ending isn't necessarily a happily ever after.
I could have used Monstar when i was a kid.

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MonStar is my all time favourite.

Ms Koala's capping makes this drama such a pleasure to enjoy.
All the characters are so endearing and so relatable.
The emotions are so heartfelt, one can't help but follow through with their joy and sorrow.

My favourite scene is in episode 12,when Seol Chan plays the guitar and serenade SeYi.
Thanks Ms Koala for awesome cappings.

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It would be great to win Gu Family Book's OST & DVD. I don't know how many times exactly did I rewatch each episode every week in anticipation of next week's. You simply cannot get enough of Lee Seung Gi with just the weekly two episode. This drama had a way of tearing your heart in places you didn't even know existed. After we get over the obstacle(one up-ing the villain), we get torn at the same places. I could rewatch this drama every week if my Internet allowed it. The OST itself is my jam at the gym, weird, but I like rewatching the scenes play in my head to get pumped. I will definitely rewatch this drama for a long time.

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I'd love to win the Gu Family Book soundtrack. I loved the story, but it was so much better because of the music. I've been listening to the soundtrack online ever since the show ended. Even though it probably won't happen, I'm still hoping for a second season!

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I would love to have Flower Boy Next Door OST because it was the first Korean drama that I have seen in a year, and my first time seeing the two main actors Park Shin Hye and Yoon Shi Yoon act. I love their acting, and both actors have led me to watch their other past dramas they were featured in. This drama gave me much laughter, and I was able to relate myself to the main character Go Dok Mi. The drama also stated a big issue, prejudice, a topic that I enjoy researching, and understanding its origin. I love the music that was implemented with the drama that had a mixture of happiness, but also some solemn music which I like that variety. I have never actually thought of owning a CD, but I would love to start my collection of Korean CDs starting with Flower Boy Next Door!!!

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I would like to win the I Hear Your Voice ost.
As a bit of background, this summer I decided to take a computer science intensive course to prove to myself that I could do well in a difficult class after receiving a low grade in the introductory course.
I started out watching a couple of shows, but since the first episode, IHYV was the one that made me squeal and feel giddy.
I was afraid of gaining weight over the summer as computer science requires me to sit down for extended hours so I brought back my habit of hula hooping while watching tv. The show was so fast paced that I found myself going faster during the dramatic scenes. The music was beautiful and it made me feel lighthearted.
I did well the whole semester, anticipating watching the 2 on Thursdays and Fridays.
However, it was the last two weeks of the semester that really got to me. I decided to hold off watching the last 2 episodes so that I could get through my work. IHYV became the light at the end of the tunnel.
I spent countless hours in lab coding and studying. I didn't have that hope of having a fun summer because this class was always in the back of my mind and I only had 10 days off before fall semester, but IHYV made my summer. It made me feel lighthearted when my life was stressful and helped me get through the last 2 weeks of the semester.
In the end, I got the highest average in my class 96.22% and proved to myself that I could do well in computer science after getting a C- in an introductory course.
Because IHYV I have decided to major in computer science.

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I really want the Gu Family Book OST + DVD, like real bad. I not only love the OST but I also love the drama, ALOT! I couldn't wait for it to come every Monday and Tuesday, and I absolutely love Lee Seung Gi and Suzy, so I shipped SuzyxLeeSeungGi aka Yeo Wool x Kang Chi!! Seriously one of the best pairings ever! I loved everything about this drama! This drama made me scream and yell at my IPad because of that Gwan-Woong and because of Seo Hwa for loving Wol Ryung but not being able to accept the fact that he's a gumiho and giving away the location of his hideout because of the fact that he's a gumiho and because he had lied to her, after those two episodes I was yelling mostly at Gwan-Woong, and I was sitting on the edge of my seat for like 85% of the drama xD I was laughing super hard when it involved the Governess and Gon and Kang Chi xD this drama also made me angry at the characters like Cheung Jo (despite knowing how much she suffered, I just can't bring myself to like her) and Gwan-Woong, their actions made me want to slap their faces -.- impatiently waiting for the next episode to come out, watching as the loved characters died and then somehow is still alive and out for revenge (Wol Ryung & Seo Hwa), watching the heartbreak, the tears, the pain, the evil, etc. was what I had to suffer while watching this drama but it was all worth it :) and of course despite all that suffering, there were all the laughs xD and that's what made this drama one of the best. And, I cried my heart out in the last episode because of Yeo Wool's death and I loved the ending, because it shows that Kang Chi has waited for Yeo Wool for many many years (422 to be exact, 422 years is a longgggg time and waiting that long shows how much Kang Chi loves Yeo Wool), it shows that all the characters we loved are reincarnated and not only look hilarious (compared to their past selves) but are still themselves :), and it showed that the lovers we love and support are reunited, once again under a peach blossom tree with a crescent moon hanging over it :) so I love the ending :D all in all, I love the drama alot and of course the OST too :)

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And I laughed in all the Ma Boong Chul scenes and absolutely loved him ^^

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I would like to win I Hear Your Voice OST. Weeks after the final episode and I am still not over this drama. I really, really miss it. I always say I will rewatch a drama and never do. This one I actually am rewatching, as in over and over. The OST was awesome and the instrumental bits were really haunting. This is going to be my favorite drama for a long while.

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Flower Boy Next Door: OST + DVD + Photobook (Special Edition)

First of all I love Park Shin hye's drama and the story was so funny especially the first ep with the main cast in that bear pajamas!

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Woohoo!!!! I'm sooo glad that there is an offer like this. It's thumbs up for I hear your voice!!
Whilst it was our holy month of Ramadan, I hear your voice was airing and it was very hard to resist listening to music as it is prohibited in this month . However, naughty me couldn't help but just keep reeepppllaaaying the previews and theme songs hehehe.

Now that it has finished all I want to do is sing DEULLLLYYOOOOO!! The drama was very lovely and will definitely be a long life memory and taught me many lessons about justice and emotions. It would be really nice if I could listen to the songs and create my own piano covers for people to hear.

Thanks alot, and I would realllyy appreciate it .
Please send me my deoulllyyyoooo quick fix, QUICK!!!

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MONSTAR <3 for me

I still can't get over the fact that the drama ended just like that ! 12 episodes aint right!! they should have at least in my opinion continued at least 14 or so. This is my first korean-musical drama and it made me feel that i should have pursued my guitar lessons back in grade school.

I love how they used the songs for the stories especially the old ones which they made revivals. Fantastic!!! Hope i can have it ^0^

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Ode to Gu

manes of glory flow
heart quickens, flush comes to cheek
damn this menopause

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Monstar OST! Everyone on Color Bar had an unique talent, voice, a story that I was just dying to hear. I would check in every week and watch the raw version even though I couldn't understand any of it! Monstar was so sweet and told stories that really resonated with me. Everyone had problems and no one had a real solution, necessarily, but in the end they found each other, and the open ending was a lovely touch. They're all so young, and had to overcome so much already, but just think of the things they can face in the future! I watched and rewatched some of the songs online because of how fun and quirky everything was. Music has this great healing power and the thing is you can sing a song no matter who you are, or how talented you are. And that's what matters in the end.

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I would love the Monstar OST+poster because it was one of my favorite dramas. With the youthful spin, the bittersweet flavors of the teenage emotional life, and the beautiful music, Monstar was enjoyable and heartfelt. I especially loved all the music interludes with the special duets between the actors/actresses and the variety of genres the drama introduced from the soft, acoustic feeling to the pop idol music. The intertwined male and female vocals expose the emotions in their rawness in an elegant manner, the "teenage" emotions that truly touch your heart in a painful, but sweet way.

The most favorite part of the drama was the liberation and power it instilled within me when I watched the drama or listen to the music. Still a college student, I'm still trapped within a rinse-and-wash cycle of studying for a test, sleeping, eating, studying for the next test, with a tunnel vision towards achieving great academic scores. That's why 'Monstar' was rejuvenating for me. Just teenage characters battling emotions, love rivals, and most of all, just enjoying music with friends. The little music reunions, the dates and bantering/comforting each Color Bar member does for each other speaks to me of the true teenage life with friends and energy the music represents. Although this drama was far from being the perfectly written drama with its slow pace and repetition, it symbolized the world I wish to be part of: where you could just call up your friends and play music together or play the guitar in a park when you're lonely. And I have to hand it to the drama for making me want to start playing guitar.

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iw ould like to have monstars ost... among the 4 monstars the best.. i like the characters and the songs too.. this is not my first drama.. ive been watching kdramas for years now ;) my fave is city hall... i watched it over and over if im out of dramas to watch.. hehe.. kim sun ah is my fave actress.. i dont have lots of friends.. if i dont have work i just stay in my room and watch kdramas till im exausted.. hehe.. even when im working if i have time i watch.. i know its not healthy but i cant help myself.. im a fan of this blog.. i dont write comments a lot.. i just read.. its really entertaining.. and your ratings helped me a lot to pick good dramas to watched.. fighting!!! ^_^

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Anneyonghaseyo!
I really want the "I Hear Your Voice: OST". It's not my first drama and though it's not my most favorite drama (I have too many to name only 1) it is certainly on the list. However, the reason I'm so hooked to it is because it goes a little bit against the regular, happy-go-lucky, every hero wins and the losers lose theme in dramas. For the first time in probably k-drama history (that I've seen- or remember- my memory is a bit bad hehe), the good guys didn't win each case. The Twins were bad, yea for going all out and killing a dude but what was unique was that Jjang Byun didn't realize that they weren't such bad guys until AFTER they had gone to jail. Because after all, they killed a dude cuz he raped a girl. When I realized this, I felt really sad for the twins because I'm so used to the "there's an extreme good guy and an extreme bad guy". However, in this, the bad guys were also good guys which is what humans are like. Then there was the Prosecutor's dad- he in a way was good cuz he did help the mom of the prosecutor but he didn't realize his mistakes and continued to lie to himself. Many people are like that- they don't realize what they've done wrong and continue to believe they are right. It was a supernatural drama (with all the "I can hear your inner thoughts") but in the end, it was a humane drama like Secret Garden that didn't end with the mommy accepting Gil Ra Im. I won't go into further detail and bore you guys, but the reason I love this drama (and would also like the OST) is because this drama was unique compared to other dramas and it challenged the typical Korean drama themes. I really hope I win, and good luck to everyone as well!! Ghamsanminda!

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I would like I Hear Your Voice. To be honest, I didn't start watching it until 6 episodes came out and my sister practically begged me to give it a chance. All she told me was there was a boy who could read minds. So I assumed he was going to be pretty much like Mao from Code Geass, a boy with a mind-reading ability who pretty much goes insane (he tries to dismember a green-haired girl with a chainsaw). I reluctantly tried watching episode one, thinking it was just one of those supernatural dramas I have no interest in, but in the end, I stayed up till 4 AM watching all six episodes. The next morning (or should I say 5 hours later) I had deep bags under my eyes and my parents looked at me with horror. Every episode I felt like I had multiple heart murmurs; they moved so fast I felt like I couldn't keep up with everything! But I did. And I'm glad I did. I waited every week, refreshing the Viki app on my phone every ten minutes on Wednesday and Thursday until it was uploaded. Then I waited five more hours for it to be subbed 100%. When it got to 90+% and wouldn't reach 100, I wanted to flip a table. Finally, I would go hide in the bathroom, pretending to have gastrointestinal problems, and watch as much as I can before my mom pounds on the door asking what the heck I'm doing in there. If I hadn't finished the episode by then, I'd fidget around until bedtime, wait for my parents to go to their room, and watch the newly released episode in my huddled dark corner like there's no tomorrow. I guess you could say I was obsessed with this new drama. To be honest, that was actually quite true. I think I went crazy on Fridays with the realization I have to wait ANOTHER whole week for a new episode. I can't say I fell in love with any of the characters but I admired Jang Byun's bravery and sass the most. She said whatever she's thinking even if it causes Lawyer Shin to drop his fake teeth (and Pretty the Paralegal to pick them up heh) or pop Sooha's ten-year-long perfect image of her (poor guy). Even when tied with rope and duct tape, she wasn't scared of her crazy kidnapper with a metal wrench. This drama was created as a courtroom drama and a rom-com but I think it was also coming-of-age. For Sooha and Jang byun of course, but also me. I learnt so many important things from them like how revenge won't make people pity you and truly loving someone makes you want to protect him/her no matter what. Every week I felt like I learnt something new that'll stay with me forever. Each episode had so many twists and turns and after the last episode, I was heartbroken. It was over. I think my Asian parents would call me insane for being so attached to a drama but I really learnt a lot. I never really knew what I wanted to be when I grow up (my parents egg me to choose already). I always thought law is just a lot of tedious work regardless of status. And especially, in criminal law, I thought the defendant in question would hold a deep grudge against you if you're the prosecutor who got him/her in jail, defense attorney who failed to get him/her out of jail-time, or even the jury who make the final verdict. That's why I'm too scared to pursue such a career. Of course, I still think that's true (especially after Joon-gook held a ten year grudge against Jang Byun). But this drama sparked a little fire in me. Although I'm still not ready to decide on my career, I think this is a start on choosing my path. I want to be able to defend what's precious to me and prove that in our seemingly corrupted society, law can be fair. With the Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman cases, I think the public feels betrayed by the law. I want to show that it isn't used for just wiggling criminals out of jail. And so, that's why I want to keep a memento of the drama that sparked that flame in me and why I'd like the OST.

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Sorry dramabeans I forgot to indent throughout! It kinda looks like an eyesore so please read the below version instead:

I would like I Hear Your Voice. To be honest, I didn’t start watching it until 6 episodes came out and my sister practically begged me to give it a chance. All she told me was there was a boy who could read minds. So I assumed he was going to be pretty much like Mao from Code Geass, a boy with a mind-reading ability who pretty much goes insane (he tries to dismember a green-haired girl with a chainsaw).

I reluctantly tried watching episode one, thinking it was just one of those supernatural dramas I have no interest in, but in the end, I stayed up till 4 AM watching all six episodes. The next morning (or should I say 5 hours later) I had deep bags under my eyes and my parents looked at me with horror.

Every episode I felt like I had multiple heart murmurs; they moved so fast I felt like I couldn’t keep up with everything! But I did. And I’m glad I did.

I waited every week, refreshing the Viki app on my phone every ten minutes on Wednesday and Thursday until it was uploaded. Then I waited five more hours for it to be subbed 100%. When it got to 90+% and wouldn’t reach 100, I wanted to flip a table. Finally, I would go hide in the bathroom, pretending to have gastrointestinal problems, and watch as much as I can before my mom pounds on the door asking what the heck I’m doing in there. If I hadn’t finished the episode by then, I’d fidget around until bedtime, wait for my parents to go to their room, and watch the newly released episode in my huddled dark corner like there’s no tomorrow.

I guess you could say I was obsessed with this new drama. To be honest, that was actually quite true. I think I went crazy on Fridays with the realization I have to wait ANOTHER whole week for a new episode.

I can’t say I fell in love with any of the characters but I admired Jang Byun’s bravery and sass the most. She said whatever she’s thinking even if it causes Lawyer Shin to drop his fake teeth (and Pretty the Paralegal to pick them up heh) or pop Sooha’s ten-year-long perfect image of her (poor guy). Even when tied with rope and duct tape, she wasn’t scared of her crazy kidnapper with a metal wrench.

This drama was created as a courtroom drama and a rom-com but I think it was also coming-of-age. For Sooha and Jang byun of course, but also me. I learnt so many important things from them like how revenge won’t make people pity you and truly loving someone makes you want to protect him/her no matter what. Every week I felt like I learnt something new that’ll stay with me forever. Each episode had so many twists and turns and after the last episode, I was heartbroken. It was over.

I think my Asian parents would call me insane for being so attached to a drama but I really learnt a lot. I never really knew what I wanted to be when I grow up (my parents egg me to choose already). I always thought law is just a lot of tedious work regardless of status. And especially, in criminal law, I thought the defendant in question would hold a deep grudge against you if you’re the prosecutor who got him/her in jail, defense attorney who failed to get him/her out of jail-time, or even the jury who make the final verdict. That’s why I’m too scared to pursue such a career.

Of course, I still think that’s true (especially after Joon-gook held a ten year grudge against Jang Byun). But this drama sparked a little fire in me. Although I’m still not ready to decide on my career, I think this is a start on choosing my path.

I want to be able to defend what’s precious to me and prove that in our seemingly corrupted society, law can be fair. With the Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman cases, I think the public feels betrayed by the law. I want to show that it isn’t used for just wiggling criminals out of jail.

And so, that’s why I want to keep a memento of the drama that sparked that flame in me and why I’d like the OST.

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I would really love to win the Monstar OST + Poster because I really love Monstar. Monstar, like Gu Family book and Dream High and Sungkyunkwan Scandal, was one of the dramas that I absolutely loved and I would definitely rewatch some of the episodes or my favorite parts over and over and over again (I did for Dream High LOL) I loved Monstar because of the romance and the music and of course, the friendship. This drama made me laugh and awww and OMG and it made me sit on the edge of my seat all throughout the whole thing. This drama is very deep, showing us the hardships and obstacles that high school students go through at their age (like thoughts of suicide, friendship, and love). Showing us the importance of friendship, how enemies can become friends and how even friendship has its ups and downs. I loved Monstar for its music too, not only Colorbar's music and the drama's music but also All for One's music. Monstar's music, touched my heart, from Nana's epic singing in the Colorbar's first battle against All for One to Se Yi sad and crying but still, singing her heart out. I've listened to all the music in Monstar more than twice, and some, I listened to, way more than 2 times. I loved Monstar for its romance, because I shipped Se Yi x Seol Chan, and in a sense, the romance was deep too, showing us the many types of love that happen in real life, the kind of love that never gets reciprocated/one sided, the love between two people with the same feelings, the love that you could say, comes from admiration, the love that you have to watch from afar or maybe have to watch it happen like right in front of you, the love that ends in heartbreak, etc. So I guess, I love Monstar for the deep messages that it tells within almost every episode. I also love Monstar for not only being deep but also fun at the same time, it was hilariously funny (especially that part where everybody in Colorbar were being interrogated about the poop incident) and the fantasies and hallucinations that the characters in Monstar have are hilarious xD I love Monstar also because of its characters, each characters with their own different kinds of personalities (especially Se Yi) and how they go through each obstacle and stick together and eventually form a music band, singing together. Basically, I love everything about Monstar (and even though at first I didn't like it.. I also love Monstar's open ended ending) and its OST :) I really hope I win the Monstar OST & Poster :)

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I would like the Monstar OST!
I absolutely LOVE that drama simply because of all the characters and the development of the story. The songs were an added bonus :) I believe this could be my fav drama of all time!
I seriously fell in love with ALL the songs and the entire drama itself, therefore having the OST and poster would mean so much to me ^^

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For the comments about how I really want the Monstar OST and Poster and about how I really want the Gu Family Book OST & DVD, the reasons why I want them (if not stated in the comment) is because I love Monstar and Gu Family Book

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I would like to have the I Hear Your Voice OST. I loved the story and the characters, and it was the first "legal" drama that I'd enjoyed this much. I couldn't stand waiting for the new episodes to come out, and I still really miss it. The ending was perfect, and I loved reading the recaps as companion material! Please pick me!! :D

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I'd like the I Hear Your Voice OST:
This drama has opened an emergency door in Dramaland and proved:
- That good dramas still exist and they strike when you don't expect it.
- That trying something a bit new is not synonym of failure.
- That a show done with the heart FOR the heart of the audience can be successful.
- That team work really works even when a dreaded extension falls on your head at the 11th hour.
- That giving what they want to your audience is also a way to stay in dramaland History. It doesn't bring bad luck...
- That chemistry between actors is a real thing.
- That age is just a number and not even worth gossipping about when it's love we are talking about.
- That eternally rewatchable dramas are the most precious thing.
- That Lee Jong Suk is an incredible actor and that that first strong impression he gave me 3 years ago was the right one.
I wish all the best to every single person who has worked on that gem. They have earned a special place in my heart.

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I like the music to all of them..so it's Very hard decision to decide which one was favorite.. but I would wait every week for MONSTAR to be subbed because I loved the music especially.

I've seen a lot of Kdramas and didn't expect much from these actors whom I've never heard of, but I was pleasantly surprised by their freshness and how each character was so talented in their own way.. Who ever the music composer and director who chose the music was awesome on how they integrated it into the plot.

Never tired of the music which was truly wonderful.

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I want I Hear Your Voice OST.

Why? Because I hear your voice is my Top 2 on my Favorites K-Drama List. I love all characters. This drama was also a memorable one because I introduced my Mom to Kdrama and we watched it together. My 2nd time watching it in full. Of course, I always watch my favorite episodes many times. My mom loved it too and wants more k-dramas! I finally found someone else to enjoy this addiction. Yay! It was a great 2 weeks spent with my mom as I live far away from her and we seldom see each other.

And my favorite single from the OST is Echo by Every Single Day.

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I would love to win the OST for Monstar as I know I will never get tired of it. I even had my co-workers (and manager) to listen to it with me though they have never heard anything korean in their entire life.

I just finished watching Monstar last night, and I'm obsessed with it's music. I even listen to it on youtube while working on endless repeat. It has so much heart, so many music genres, so many feels. Music is this show's back bone and where it excels.

Actually the variety in the music is why i decided to go for Monstar instead of I hear your voice. From classic to rap to pop... it just hits all the right spots for me.

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I would really love to win I Hear Your Voice OST and poster, and I could give a million reasons why, but I´ll just do 10 for now:
1. Every time I would listen to it or look at the poster, it would feel as if the characters come alive again and live right by my side
2. Music comforts me after something bad happens whether in a drama or in life
3. A song feels like a smile, and when I think of a smile, I now think Su Ha´s irresistable smile
4. But sometimes the music felt like rain pouring on top of you while you sit on the stairs, abandoned
5. It would feel as if someone greets me when I get home
6. I don´t have a radio or TV, I only have some CDs. My only entertainment, plus dramas.
7. I would lend the soundtrack to my family so they would get to know at least one think I like. They know nothing about me at all. They think I am cruel and cold-hearted. would I watch a drama like this if I was?
8. seeing beautiful people makes me try a little harder with my looks, which usually dont matter to me
9. I have such a good memory I remmeber any song in any language I think I know at least 900 of them by heart. so I would add some in korean.
10. I want to relive the emotions I had while watching the drama.

there.
but I am sure it is quite difficult sending something to as far as Estonia. so.... I am glad for anyone who gets it.

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I think I would go crazy if I got Monstar's OST. I would probably replay it everyday.. I simply love the music, some are relaxing and some are energic- it would be perfect to hear when I'm doing homework since it inspires me to write more hahaha.. Monstar is actually my favorite of this year so far. I love that it has each student's story and it doesn't only focus on one or two characters, but more. I'm actually watching it for the second time, I just love the duet by Radio and Se-Yi from the first episode, well I love all the songs, I've probably watched that duet scene like 6 times or more and I still get goosebumps when I hear it (Se-Yi's dad's song also gives me goosebumps lol). I have tried to convince my siblings to watch it with me because I find it awesome and think they will love it as well, but haven't had luck -_-'
Anyway, I find the drama so awesome that I wish there would be a sequel with the same characters and with more Na-na and Sun-woo time... But then again I remember about DH2 and think a sequel might not be good... But then Vampire Prosecutor 2 was awesome... So a sequel could be success.. Aaahhhh my head is gonna go crazy if I keep up with the what ifs..
Any who, loved Monstar a lot, will probably try to introduce it to my non-kdrama friends.. *giggles evily*

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I would LOVE to have the Monstar OST! I am not Korean and I do not speak Korean (though subconsciously I think I am learning a little bit because of all the dramas I watch), but have been enjoying k-dramas for a number of years now, with many thanks to this site for the recaps, reviews, and updates! Monstar is one of the few dramas that I have really loved to go back and watch, especially when I need a pick-me-up (my favorites being Do-Nam's beat-boxing and the first ColorBar performance). My fridays are endlessly boring now that I no longer have this show to be waiting for. I also believe it's one of those very rare dramas that really does justice to music, in the sense that no matter how different people can be, music is something that brings them together. Despite the fact that I can't understand the language, Korean music has become sort of a comfort food for me and being able to own some of my favorite music from k-dramas nowadays is just icing on the cake.

Even if I don't get picked, I would like to tell javabeans and girlfriday THANK YOU. Without this website, I wouldn't have be able to expand my k-drama and variety experiences, watching shows that I might not have thought I would care for. Thanks to you two, I would say that I successful began my k-drama addiction and I am proud to continue fueling it through your site.

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This is my first time commenting on Dramabeans! Managed to be tempted out the hiding hole with an OST giveaway~

First off, I would like to express my thanks (who knows when is the next time I'll be dropping a comment) to all recappers and so called, i would say family members of Dramabeans for the amazing recaps and everything! (but basically the recaps, of course!) It has become my usual kdrama-related haunt; clicking on the bookmarked page everyday without fail.

The first kdrama I've ever watched was Autumn in My Heart, it was like a fairytale come true albeit with BUCKETS of tears. Looking back, I must have been blinded by the pretty. That drama was a walking nightmare! Oh, makjangs.

Seriously, I have no idea which of these OSTs to choose from, they're all so goodddd! The best for me would be Flower Boy Next Door I guess, if a choice had to be made. I have personally always preferred classical/traditional/ballads although a dash of pop here and there could do no harm. Rom-coms are my cup of tea too! Complete with shy guys~ To top it off, the guys are webtoon artists/a game producer - every otaku's dream~ Yep, I'm also into mangas and animes.

I'm too much of a scaredy-cat to stomach the suspense or anxiety in I Hear Your Voice or Gu Family Book. Even reading the recaps gave me jitters.

Also, I am able to identify myself with Dok Mi because I am quite the recluse myself once when I had skin problems. Now that I'm all better, I still have problems voicing out opinions in a group although it does seem to be improving. Inferiority complex can be such a hard habit to shake off sometimes. Behind a computer screen however, is another story altogether.

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I'm entering for the I Hear Your Voice OST.

This was the first drama my Korean roommate and I watched together as it aired. We'd text each other in anticipation of watching the episodes on Wednesday and Thursday; I don't think I've ever been so excited for drama night in my entire existance. I'm a solo watcher most of the time, but thank goodness I had my roommate to watch it with since I'd probably have nightmares for life from all the suspense and amazingly evil Min Joon Gook's machinations.

We made sure we synchronized the time that we watched one week's episodes in July because I was traveling in another country!

While I loved everything about the drama (minus a few realllllyyyy long court scenes), I think the fact that I got to share the fun and excitement with my roommate made this different from other 'favourite' dramas of mine. We totally screamed and cried and hit things/each other when crazy things happened. The fact that the OST makes me re-live those bonding moments really seals the deal for me. It's an A+ drama and OST.

I haven't watched it since it finished airing. I almost don't want to tarnish the memory of watching it with her.

P.S. Momma Choi (roommate's mum) totally trusts my drama recommends now because she loved IHYV after I suggested it. Huge confidence boost!

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Gu! Gu! Gu! I would love to get Gu Family Book's Ost because it's the first drama I've Fallen in love with the main character's FATHER. APPA. Yes, not the Son but the Father haha I would go with his father. I've seen all the dramas on the list but Gu Book Family gave me a different experience. I always sing the ost Love hurts, Don't forget Me and Best Wish To You. I think my mom is fed up with my voice because I've been singing it ever since, it's so beautiful. I memorized that "Saranghae Appudah...Irroke appugo appugo apaddo" Love Hurts of course more of the lyrics but I know how to say but its hard for me to spell it all :P and this too "nareul ichimarayo nareul, nareul, chebbal keoikke chojjo nareul, nareul..." Don't Forget me by Suzy of MissA. I just love the drama I watch it from time to time again, my favorite scene is the ending CUTE ending. Weds-Thursday for me back then was a Gu Gu Day, Helps me to feed my addiction to drama :P
Cheers Dramabeans!~
Gu Gu Dramabeans~~~ Gu Gu day~~

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Hi! So, first off, I really want to thank the whole giant panel of staff members of Dramabeans for giving us another opportunity like this. Our ultimate dictator and president plus fist tiger (Your words, not mine :)) have provided us once again with a chance to enter for something we might cherish for the rest of our lives. LOL. I'm a sophomore in high school now and I'm a total K-drama addict. I haven't been recapping dramas for the netizens on this website nor have I gone to extreme measures just to watch an episode of Return of Iljimae. However, I do consider myself as a dedicated K-drama watcher. And by that I mean juggling 8 dramas per week while writing notes in order for myself to get organized and understand what the plot is really about without getting mixed up by other story lines from the different dramas. Sorry, I haven't mentioned what OST I was going for. I'm shooting for the Gu Family Book OST + DVD. I'm a total Lee Seung Gi fan. Like, the past year, I visited Korea for a small family vacation. However my grandmother's apartment didn't really have anything for me to do so I went sightseeing around the town. While I was on the rooftop of my grandmother's apartment, she came up to point out the different celebrities living near this tiny apartment. She pointed out Kwon Sang Woo and Son Tae Young's place and Lee Hyo Ri's too. But the only one that caught my eye was Lee Seung Gi's. I've been a total fangirl around him ever since his epic performance in The King 2 Hearts. Most likely even before that. His sweet voice is like the equivalent to Chris Pine's voice for me. It's the thing that makes me melt. And I'm not really one of those girls who fawn over K-pop idols. Except for like.. DBSK/TVXQ. Anyways, I've been on every single one of Lee Seung Gi's fan websites. I had heard a rumor last year that he was set to do a sageuk drama. But I waved that off as a simple rumor made by one of his fans. But months later, there came the showering news reports of him taking on the lead role as Kang Chi in Gu Family Book. In all honesty, I didn't like the pairing of Suzy and Lee Seung Gi. I much preferred Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi in the King 2 Hearts that to Suzy and Lee Seung Gi. But I came to accept their pairing even though I still don't believe that sageuk was a strong point for Suzy's acting. No matter how much I disliked the drama for its ending (Except Lee Seung Gi was as HAWT as evAHH) I appreciated the blood and tears that went into making this drama pleasurable for viewers. Being able to win this would probably make the Gu Family Book experience a whole lot better. But I'm not the only who wants it though LOL. :) Thanks again Dramabeans for giving us such an AMAZING oppotunity and even though I don't win this time around, there might always be another giveaway with ANOTHER Lee Seung Gi drama. <3 BTW,I noticed that in the recently completed part at the bottom of the website still has Kang Chi's photo. SIGH~ SHOO CUTE in that picture. :)

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First of all, I'd like to give a big warm thank you for brightening up my summer with the frequently updated recaps. As a student juggling both the tension of entering high school and working over the summer, I missed out on some of the typical summer activities that my friends participated in.

That said, I would love Monstar's OST because, while other dramas/shorts and dailys caught my interest, this was the show I followed with dedicated interest. Your recaps coupled with the multiple viewings were the highlight of some of my days. And, the music that I was able to discover and the viewpoints that I was forced to consider made this show a worthwhile watch for me.

Teenage relationships are already so difficult, weighted and influenced by society, family pressures, and (unwanted) drama. Music, for me, is a way to relax, expand my mind and take on perspectives that I would not normally consider. Truly, the scene with KyuDong in the classroom, as he takes in and just accepts all the guilt, the self-hatred and the pain hit me so hard because... I can empathize with the pain. That's how, I'm sure, many of us have felt at our lowest.

I had heard Mot's To You Who Hopes for My Despair before, but the original is similar to someone singing while underwater, filled with acceptance while drowning, sound distorted by the water. But KyuDong's song was filled with true self-hate, despair, but also defiance... as if it was his final shout at the world, his final moment to let everything out before he left. It touched me. I broke down crying after seeing that.

And, that's why I want the OST; there were many gems in that drama, but that song was the most precious of them all.

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Of all the dramas that I've seen this year, there is one OST that I know by heart! It "stuck to me" from the first time I heard it. It was from Gu Family Book. All the OSTs are great but Lee Sang Gon's 사랑이 아프다 gets me all emotional.Don't ask me why cause I really don't know! Maybe the lyrics. I mean the song was always put at the perfect moment in the drama. The way Sang Gon sings it is just simply amazing.

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