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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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All the prizes are great, but i don't need to choose from the said titles for my favorite, right?

I love watching K-drama, but it came to a point where when i watched an episodes or 2, i'll drop it if i don't like it. Sometimes, i don't even finished it and just rely on recaps in Dramabeans. In the titles above, i only get to finish Monstar and IHYV, because admittedly i fell in love with Yong Joon-hyung and Lee Jong-suk.

But they are not the drama that i want to rave about. It was a long weekend here now in my country, i feel like watching something so i check several current dramas (that i haven't following yet), watching 2 episodes each, then i come across WONDERFUL MAMA. I know that it's long (50 eps, with 1-38 subbed). I got hooked!!!! I've been asking myself why would i get hook to this very makjang drama with the usual birth secret, love triangle, poor vs. rich, evilness, etc. etc. I marathoned 1-38 episodes from Sat-till today (monday), still asking myself why i'm watching it, crying my eyes out, episodes after episodes...then i realized it was the formula that had me hooked to K-dramas in the first place, from the Season dramas (Autumn in my Heart, Summer Scent, Spring Waltz, Winter Sonata), till now =). Typically, in almost all makjang drama, you would know already where the next episode will lead too, sometimes i find myself shouting "don't go there, don't go there", and then it happens. Just like in the episode 38 of Wonderful Mama, somehow i thought it might end up to that problem and it did, hahaha =). Still even though knowing, i cried my eyes out, while shouting.

So, when i see this promo, i found myself wanting to join (i think is the 2nd time since i joined dramabeans). I just want to voice out my love for the Makjang dramas, which i know most are beginning to hate. Wonderful Mama is just one of the k-dramas i soooo love. I have a roomful of old series (in CDs and DVDs), plus 2 Terrabytes downloaded. I'm keeping them so that when i'm old and retired, i will re-watch all of them again =)

Oh, i forgot to mention what prize i would love to win, it's Monstar, definitely! Because they are all wonderful singers, plus i would love to have the poster =).

(sorry might have some gibberish here and wrong grammars, hopefully the thoughts are there =).

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Would love to win the Gu Family Book OST. I really enjoyed Gu Family Book. Waited for it to air for quite a while, and though the ending was a little disappointing, the rest of the series were pretty awesome!

The weird thing is as much as I adore Miss A, I never really cared much for Suzy -- she always seems to be off my radar. I didn't really watch her other dramas too (Big, Dream High). However, I watched Gu Family Book (because I really like fantasy/fusion dramas) faithfully and quite frankly, found myself falling in love with her character. I love her chemistry with Lee Seunggi. Maybe it is because Lee Seunggi is such a terrific actor, or maybe it is because Suzy herself is really comfortable in character, but the couple feels right and not forced together for the sake of the show's popularity. Their interactions were what kept me going throughout the series. I was pretty much obsessed over their romance heh.

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I would love the Monstar OST - I wasn't really a fan of Reply 1997 (hides from the stones!) but this one I really enjoyed a lot. It struck me a lot like Dream High but more edgier with real-life themes. I have to say that I am STILL watching the video clip of Nana where she breaks down & cries while the electric guitar moans on. WOOT! If anything, this drama's music won me over!

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I'm casting my line in for the Flower Boy Next Door package; I spent my viewing time analysing, reviewing, and gifsetting so many parts of that lovely series (at the expense of my poor studies, which I pursued with half-hearted enthusiasm despite normally being a hardworking student).

In particular, it was Jin-Rak who caught and kept my attention through the duration of the series. I'll admit that I have a natural bias towards Kim Ji Hoon, having unconsciously watched most of his dramas, but it was not the actor who drew my interest. Rather, Jin-Rak felt so real, so natural; Jin-rak was the foil for Dokmi's character, equal opposites, both catalysed into action due to the force that is Enrique. It comforted me to see such a character on the screen, someone who is not quite the traditional second-male as is popular in k-dramas. Honestly, I dont think any of us really thought he stood any chance to "get the girl".

He was the every man, he was us the viewer watching the love story, idealizing the unreachable and yearning for something similar. Thusly, utterly relatable.

To get this package, to be able to see the show whenever I want but especially on rainy days when I need to be comforted the most, would be a delight and treat.

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WOW! THANK YOU! :D

i hear your voice ost, please!

i watched this drama multiple times and learned a good lesson: choose based on the 1%!

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I admit I might have squealed when I saw the words "giveaway" and "OST" LOL. I might just enter in for all of the OSTs haha.

I absolutely loved Monstar! There were a lot of Viki commenters complaining about the endind but I actually loved the open ending. The drama wasn't really about romance it was focused on the friendship between broken teenagers, that's why I understood why they left all romantic relationships open.

Anyways, I would love to win the Monstar OST! I've lost count of how many times I would replay songs such as Light Sleep or First Love by Busker Busker. I actually became a fan of Busker Busker after Monstar haha.

Thanks for holding this giveaway and I hope I win :D

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Flower Boy Next Door - can we say heck yes to Jihoon?!?! Loved this drama that really turned some actors that had fit a certain mold into something else. I mean, seriously, what other actor could replicate Enrique just like that. I love the flower boy series but what really solidified this show was that Dramafever had a all-male podcast half-way through the airing that had me rolling. I've listened to that podcast at least 15 times now, everyone should check it out, its hilarious to hear guys talk about the "man-child"! http://www.dramafever.com/news/flower-boy-next-door-take-two-dramafever-coffee-break-podcast-episode-19/

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So in other words if you have Sang Gon's I would love to win it. (The other's not so much but if they're in the package I wouldn't mind having them ^^)
So Gu Family Bool it is!! ♥♥

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Gu Family Book - what can I say, Choi Jin Hyuk!

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Flower Boy Next Door – can we say heck yes to Jihoon?!?! Loved this drama that really turned some actors that had fit a certain mold into something else. I mean, seriously, what other actor could replicate Enrique just like that. I love the flower boy series but what really solidified this show was that Dramafever had a all-male podcast half-way through the airing that had me rolling. I’ve listened to that podcast at least 15 times now, everyone should check it out, its hilarious to hear guys talk about the “man-child”! dramafever. com/news/dramafever-coffee-break-podcast-15/

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I want to win the Flower Boy Next Door OST!! As much as I love the drama, Park Shin Hye and Yoon Shi Yoon, FBND made me love Korean OST so much!!! Though I have been a big fan of Korean dramas since 2008, I didn't care that much about kdrama OST. I didn't paid much attention to these songs and just ignored them. Everything changed after watching FBND!! So, I really want to win one!! :D

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For me Monstar is a beautiful and subtle story of the same calibre as Shut Up Flower Boy Band where the denouement wasn’t just about getting an OTP together. Of course there’s nothing wrong with those kinds of dramas, and I’m an ardent fan of them too, but sometimes it’s just lovely when a drama has something more to say. I think for me, I’m like that viewer Robert Mckee refers to in his quote, “I'll tell you a secret. The last act makes a film. Wow them in the end, and you got a hit. You can have flaws, problems, but wow them in the end, and you've got a hit.” For me these two dramas have cemented themselves in my all-time favourites because of those profound ending notes. In SUFBB it was the emotional support friendship is in a person’s life and the same could be and has been said for Monstar but my interpretation differs slightly; for me it was about equality. It was about stripping away what life clothes you in and placing yourself in a naked vulnerability as equal to those standing beside you. Colour Bar stood together as a band but most of all, as equals. It was their little utopia away from the unfairness of this world and it was beautiful to behold.

For me, nothing in the drama seemed to be an adornment. Every aspect stood as its own essential element and this was especially true for the music. Their remixes were outstanding and performances enchanting. More than that, it felt like they were really enjoying themselves too; the difference like when bands perform live at concerts and when they lip sync segments on TV for promotion. Each player, each actor stood out so well down to even the smallest characters who too were given mysteries of their own for us to ponder over, like Dok Ko Soon & Choi Joon Koo. I must give a special mention to Yong Jun Hyung who made me eat my words of poor expectation! As well as Kang Na Neul and Da Hee who were absolutely wondrous! More than that they acted so well off each other too, that you’d think they were masters in their art and not just starting out.

The detailing segued throughout and repeated viewing brings to the front all the afterthought gone into the story; Min Se Yi was different not because she was ‘better’ but rather because she had been living with sheep for a long while. Seol Chan’s big secret told in the subtly without fanfare, almost in passing because that’s what life is, seasons of unfairness that we must all bear. It was all those tiny feelings that get lost within grand stories that they illuminated so eloquently. I’m reminded so much of my favourite author Shakespeare and before you scoff, I do not mean to do injustice…
…to either.

Like the message of Monstar, if you remove honour, rank and hierarchy and place all as equals upon on stage, you may just find something as awe inspiring and full of wonder as in the other. Or maybe my love has fooled me, hehe but nonetheless I have tried to present my feelings as best as I am able and here’s something more to win my side:- http://imm.io/18VKx

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I want to win the Gu Family Book OST because it the one drama that I enjoyed the most this year. It is also the one that I looked forward to most since I was really interested in seeing Lee Seung Gi transition from the only being freaked out by Shin Min Ah's Gumiho to now being the Gumiho. Also I loved his pairing with Suzy. They are just so cute and adorable together. Not to mention, this is the best sound track ever! I cant get over how perfect some of those songs were.

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I love all the OST that u guys mentioned but my ultimate favorite that really touched my heart is GU Family Book....i think this is the only drama that made me love all the tracks and instrumental used...i even now listen to them....I Adore 4MEN,As One in the OST realm,every songs they release i fell in love with it...i don't really have a fancy response why i would whant to have this cd's just the fact that they make me feel happy,sad...they completely move all my interior and when i'm stressed i listen to them and find inner piece...i don't remember feeling like that in quite a while....the people who had very bad days and calm themselves throw music could understand that feeling

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The Monstar OST would make my life. To me, it's one of the dramas that makes really excellent use of music to elicit mood and strengthen the impact of its scenes. Plus, it will remind me of how pleasantly surprised I was to see a high school drama with such poignant and deftly-portrayed relationships. And also made me squeal with awesomeness. It will forever live in my heart as the lovechild of What's Up, Dream High, and School 2013.

(What? People have three parents all the time in dramaland.)

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Wow! Thank you for the chance to win the Monstar OST. I've been addicted to kdrama since I stumbled into dramaland in July 2011. It's hard to believe how much I was missing (and still miss) with regard to popular culture outside of the U.S. Dramas have introduced me to wonderful music and I find myself researching artist bios on the internet and frantically surfing the net looking for downloads of songs that I don't even know the title of. I would be honored to add this beautiful soundtrack to my collection.

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I would like to win I hear your voice ost . The reason: Do I need I reason other than Lee Jong Suk being in the drama!!! This drama is one of the best I seen in a long time. I love the noona crush and the whole feel of the drama<3

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I would like the Flower Boy Next Door OST :)
The reason is...I really love this drama! It had an interesting premise and for me, it was easy to relate to Go Dok Mi. I've always been scared of opening up just like she was. I've also been a fan of Park shin hye since You're beautiful and a fan of Yoon shi yoon since High Kick 2 so it was really awesome to see them together in this drama! :D

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I would like to win Monstar ost please!! I just love the whole ost and story.It brought me back to a time when I was in high school a long long time ago!! The music and singers/actors made each song performance memorable leaving me to listen to the songs at random times !!!

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I would like to win the Monstar OST because I can't get it out of my head. There was something so sweet about the whole drama that even the flaws faded to fuzzy happy things. I loved min se yi's character because it was so awesome to see a quirky female protagonist who it totally cool about herself despite what others thought. As for yoon seol chan... so far from a typical k-drama male lead! He was so sweet with his 'one step forwards, two steps back ' dance around Min Se Yi, channeling his inner diva even as he framed the class notes.

Generally I don't very excited with OST's but in Monstar's case, it's music is its heart, with every song so perfectly capturing that moment that even now I can visualise the scene with the song. It's a great set of songs, one which refuses to leave my head. And the point of this ramble is that I would love to win this OST!!!

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I would really like to win the Gu Family Book OST. My very first drama was My Girlfriend is a Gumiho. This drama started my Lee Seung Gi obsession during the past three years. It also spurred my interest in Gumihos and Korean mythology. I was so excited when I first heard the news of Lee Seung Gi coming back as a gumiho after running away from one for so long... Gu Family Book also introduced me to how awesome Choi Jin Hyuk is... One of my favorite songs in the OST is Choi Jin Hyuk's Best Wishes to You. I feel like I can hear his heart through this song. This drama has a very special place in my heart.

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I would like the Monstar OST because that drama is the first high school/teen kdrama I've seen. More than most other dramas I've watched this one seems real and these kids behave like people. Sometimes I watch a drama and the dramatic or comedic flavor is really over the top or not recognizable as reality because it's heightened and that's what it's supposed to be. I've got no complaints.

But sometimes you just want something a little more grounded. Twists that don't seem earth shattering. I liked the grounded and not so outside of human experience the cause and affects of the drama were. But ultimately, it feels like these kids lives will go on. They'll live and learn. It was also one of the things I really liked about Triple, but there seemed to be more stakes and a bit more drama here.

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Would love to get the Gu Family Book OST! This was my first time watching a drama as it was aired in Korea! Which made it more exciting to feel as I was experiencing it at the same time as they were! :D

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I would like to win the I Hear Your Voice ost because I loved that drama and it's music. I Hear Your Voice has a special place in my heart because it is one of the first dramas that I have stuck through and haven't given up on or taken a break from. The weekly recaps were probably the best part of my day this summer! I also became a fan of Lee Jong Seok and Lee Bo Young who I had previously written off because of her role in another drama I had seen. I loved her character and if I could steal Su Ha, I totally would! This drama was a perfect mixture and put into severe withdrawal once it was done! The storyline was perfect and didn't bore me as some dramas often do and the music was quirky but lovable. I would love to have the ost to remind me of this lovable dram that brightens my day every time I think about it (and also to treat my ongoing withdrawal!) :)

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Put ME into serious withdrawal, sorry! :)

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There's a lot of reasons I want to win the Monstar OST. Although it hasn't been a while since I started watching dramas (my first one was My Girlfriend is a Gumiho), I have watched almost all of the popular ones during the past three years.

Out of all of the dramas I have watched I loved how Monstar managed to create heartfelt music that played a purpose in the story. Each song was memorable to each character's development in the drama. This is one of the first dramas that made me excited at each new episode as well as the new songs. It was an amazing experience for me to search up different songs on the internet and rewatch the highlights of each episode multiple times trying to fill my addiction. I also loved how much more I looked forward to Fridays each week. I would always stare at my clock during school waiting for the day to be over.

I would really love to add this OST to the empty shelf in my room. This cd will make my second korean cd, the first is the OST of My Girlfriend is a Gumiho. I hope to fill this empty shelf over the coming years of watching dramas.

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Hi!

My choice will be Flower Boy Next Door. I first watched the drama a few months ago, while I was studying non stop for my phd courses and was about to have a nervous breakdown. The drama gave me the gap I needed to breathe and enabled me to find my motivation again.

And 3 weeks ago, I sprained my wrist and fell and ruptured my wirst and severely injured my muscles around my wrist. So I had to stay at home rest, without using my leg. First week at home was ok since I needed a break but after that it became unbearable. Remembering the earlier experience I had, I started watching the drama again. In two weeks, I watched the drama 4 times along with other dramas. Whenever I felt down, I wathed the drama and it make me revived again.

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It was not wrist but my ankle. We use the same name for both body parts in Turkish. Sorry about that :)

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I would love to win the Gu Family Book OST!! After Lee Seung Gi played the adorable boyfriend to our cow loving gumiho, I couldn't wait to see him play the half-gumiho Kang-chi! Although the ending could have been better, I was rooting for the straightforward Kang-chi and butt-kicking Yeo-wool. This drama reminded me why I have a love(-hate) relationship with dramas!!

Also, the song Love is Blowing was on endless repeat even after the last episode!!

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I would like the Monstar OST. I love music, from Saxophone to musical theatre I immerse myself in music because much like the characters of Monstar, music is my safe haven. It was refreshing to see a true to life drama with varied music selections across multiple genres.

When it is time to escape, I know I can escape by listening to this OST for many years to come :D

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It's my first time leaving a comment here. And I am writing one because I would really like to have the I Hear Your Voice OST.

I just finished the drama and I really liked it. It is one of my most favorite. My reason for wanting is simply like the others I want it very much. But this story really struck into me and made me remember a certain situation that happened to me where I was given a chance to hear the voice in other's thoughts. And I was inspired by that and while I was in the middle of watching an episode (the one where Soo-ha is deliberating with himself the topic of lies vs. truth) I suddenly found myself writing a post in my blog. As soon as I finished the drama I also published the post. It would be long and will take up space if I am to post the whole post here so I will leave a link and if you would like to hear that voice in my head that time, you can check it and read it here

--> http://wp.me/p1tx0d-cA

if not, it was still a good opportunity to write my first comment here in dramabeans about why I liked I Hear Your Voice. :) I am a fan of dramabeans.

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I would like to win the Monstar OST, speaking as a young adult it was nice to see the dynamics of this drama and the way they did not sugar coat, the realities that face young adults today, whether it be thoughts of suicide, young love, or overcoming problems, but the unity that was felt through the music was amazing it was such a great drama that i will continue to love, sometimes when your on websites waiting for episodes to be subbed you tend to drift back to your favourites and fall in love all over again

THANK YOU for your continued efforts to bring us the latest news on Korean culture

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Hey dramabeanies!
Long time reader, first time commenter. I really feel like this line has become a cliché in the blogosphere, but what can we do?

I would absolutely love, LOVE the “I Hear Your Voice" OST. That intro was what made me fall in love with the drama. I came for Yoon Sang Hyun (who didn’t love Oska in “Secret Garden”?) but I stayed because of the OST (and the excellent writing). I not only liked the songs but I like how they were utilized. I didn’t hear one particular song over and over again (I swear, “Almost Paradise” never truly leaves my mind) nor did I find a song on the OST that was barely used (Whoa wait, that song was in “Gu Family Book”? I guess it was too happy or something). They were sweet and poignant and super summer-y. The music just fit the vibe of the whole drama and the season so well. Now that I’m back in school, I would really like to keep that taste of summer with me when I freezing in the school library, writing that cursed paper for jerkface professor guy.

I also really really liked this drama. I loved how the story packed a punch and had some solid characters to boot. I also realized how good Lee Jong Suk was. Part of me still thinks about those characters and little moments and I just sit there and wistfully sigh. It felt like this year was going to be a dud for dramaland but this one kicked off the start to some awesomeness (I promise dramaland, I will never ever doubt you again). Plus, I cannot find the acoustic version of Every Single Day’s “Echo”. So, can you give a girl an OST?

Thanks for everything you do dramabeans ladies!

And to the rest of you, may the odds be ever in your favor.

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I'm vying for the Gu Family Book OST, because frankly, I need more Seunggi in my life. Plus, the OST for that drama was superb, and unlike most people, I actually love the reincarnation trope, so the ending didn't bother me one bit. That, and I can laugh at the absurd twists the plot took while still adoring the drama overall.

For example:

how to turn human. . .
Step one: don't search for the book
step two: oh, that's it

Sorry, it's terrible I know, but bonus points for originality? Pretty, pretty please??

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I would love to have the Flower Boy Next Door soundtrack(and photo-book!) That show just made me so happy I enjoyed watching it every week, and re-watching a couple of times since then. I loved the music in the show too and I have basically no idea who sang any of the songs so having the soundtrack would be really nice.

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If I win MONSTAR'S OST, I might die of happiness! With my love of all things Kang Ha Neul, Monstar was definitely my favorite kdrama of 2013! It kept me eagerly anticipating the next episode every Friday. The characters were lovable and relatable, and the underlying themes made this drama more than mindless fluff :) I know if I get this OST, I'll be singing every song at the top of my lungs (to the horror of my family)!

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I would like to win the "I Hear Your Voice" OST. Of the four series, my favorite was IHYV because the music worked well with the story. From beginning to end, the entire story made sense (Soo ha saying if there are outrageously athletic people in this world who exist, why can't there be one who can read minds - haha love'd that logic!). It had strong characters who were well outlined and defined. Plus it had heart. I cared about these characters. They were likable, and you rooted for them, despite not being "dramaland perfect" personalities (ie main heroine being selfless and kind).

I know I'm hooked on the series because when it was over I was sad.... it was such a treat to watch that it made me wish I hadn't watched it so that I can go back in time and re-watch it with virgin eyes again. What I mostly loved about the drama was it's ability to find humor even in the most serious of moments.

I'm not even Korean and I find myself singing the songs in the drama. Thanks for reading - hope I win!

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My favorite drama of all time would be Protect the Boss. I still go back and rewatch it. I like it bc it's quirky and it never fails to make me laugh..which is what I need after a stressful day at work.

I would like to have he I Hear Your Voice if you guys choose me. Anyway..thank you for your generosity.

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I just caught my mistake now. Lol. Thought you wanted to know our favorite drama of all time..any drama. Period.

Anyway..IHYV is definitely one of my favorite dramas. It didn't drive me crazy bc misunderstandings were cleared out quickly. The characters were honest with their feelings. Lee Jeong Seok and Lee Bo Young have genuine chemistry. Grown up characters gave the same aura as their young counterparts.

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So I really hope I can win either Gu Family Book OST & DVD or Monstar OST & Poster :) sorry for all the comments I submitted LOL

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Ooooohhh! I want Gu Family Book: OST 2 CD + DVD

It's the only one of the 4 that I haven't watched yet.

I've been holding off on watching Gu Family Book because King 2 Hearts and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho were both so good....I'd love to OWN the OST + DVD because it would be my very first korean drama in my DVD collection!

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Flower Boy Next Door OST! It was the first drama I watched of 2013 and I instantly fell in love with it!! The quirky characters, great chemistry and unconventional plot really grabbed my interest. Not to mention that the music went perfectly with the mood of the drama. I also enjoyed the fact that the music wasn't overly used at all times during the drama. It appeared at key moments that really gave an awesome ambiance and impact to a scene. I also like the fact that both leads sing for the OST, especially hearing Yoon Si Yoon's cute voice :D

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This entry is for the Monstar: OST + poster

To be perfectly honest, out of all the dramas being fought for today, this is the one that touched me the deepest. I laughed, I cried, I sang along, I fist-pumped during their victories and my heart broke and wept for their defeats. I grew to love these characters as if they were real, and wanted to reach through the screen to give them my strength and support . . . to comfort them when they despaired; give them encouragement when they faltered; give them a hug when they succeeded. I never wanted these characters or their stories to ever end. I wanted to follow them forever.

I saw myself in them: I think we all did. I was bullied, had terrible self-esteem, and suffered an unrequited love when I was a teen. But watching them band together (in more ways than one) was so inspiring. It showed a side of life that's worth cherishing, and I love that they did it all through the power of friendship and music. I think that alone is such a beautiful lesson: That music really can transform souls and touch lives if you open your heart and just listen. After all, everyone has a story to tell and they deserve to be heard. . . otherwise, all we're left with is a deafening silence, and that's the saddest sound of them all.

So yes, I want to watch this drama again, on an endless loop. I want to watch it five or ten years from now, and know that these feelings will still be relevant today . . . because if any drama has the power to stand the test of time, it's Monstar.

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I would like to win the I Hear Your Voice OST. I loved the drama and thought the music fit the scenes really well. Just hearing certain instrumentals from IHYV brings back all the good feelings I had while watching it.

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Dear Dramabeans and Girlfriday,

I would really love the Monstar OST + Poster. For me, this drama really touched me because of all the way the drama brought together all the "misfits" into one arguably perfect group. Each character had their strengths and flaws, but altogether they made the sweetest moments while singing together. I find myself constantly looking up not only the OST but also look up each character's solos and duets because they were SO GOOD! Therefore, if possible, I would really like the Monstar OST if I win! =]

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If i were to win i would want the i hear your voice ost. I absolutely love the songs in there and love love love the drama. its a drama that i could watch over and over again. i really love this drama because even though there was so much going on in the drama it didnt really lose meaning to the story. although it got lost alittle on his mind reading skills it was all good. plus this drama had many types of emotion in it. i think what made it have most emotion was because of the music. me and my sister could go through most of the songs and guess what song belonged to which scene. there were many emotions and this drama was actually a very serious drama. it did have its scenes to make it light weight though. if you think about it this drama did teach some lessons and give people a different point of view on how others live. if it didnt teach others it certainly taught me. it gave me a better view on how much people go through and how well of a life im living. this drama also taught me how much others get falsely accused and how much people can get away with things. I hear your voice is a drama that i wouldnt usually approach. truthfully i only watched because it was so popular and park soo ha was cute in there. Even though i didnt want to watch it at first once i was reeled in by the drama i could never wait until the next episode and i would watch each episode a million times until it got subbed completely. it would be greatly appreciated if i won!

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Flower Boy Next Door!

It is my favorite of the flower boy dramas. I felt like it mimicked real life in a way that a lot of shows don't. Even with the cousin and Enrique's first love. They walked into Dok-mi's life and left, just as people do in our lives. Unfortunately, fiction needs more explanation than reality, so that was hard for some to take, but for me, it was so real. Her eye candy walked out of her life and in his place she got a PANDA!!!!!

I loved the utter maturity of the relationship and the slow pace was actually one of my favorite things about the show. No, it didn't make for a riveting watch, but it was so thoughtful and beautiful. By the time we made it to the end, our characters had grown and changed each other and themselves. It was an insular world that didn't need a nuclear bomb to affect change.

This was my first Yoon Shi-yoon drama as well and I was baffled by the nuance in his acting. At first I was afraid that over-the-top quirkiness would prevail and subtly would be a lost cause, but the way he looked at Dok-mi (and his first love, but who cares about her!) was beautiful.

I also love that the mean high school friend didn't change all that much. That's realistic, too.

I suppose its the FEEL of the whole drama. It's like this dreamland I visited in a dumpy apartment building with looney neighbors and a panda pet.

When I hear the soundtrack, I'm reminded of all of that. Plus, the soundtrack was really solid. Well chosen, well mastered, well-placed songs during scenes. The songs remind me of exactly how I felt watching the drama, and I love that.

So FLOWER BOY NEXT DOOR!!!

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Gu Family Book because I enjoy the story of the parents. It broke my heart, but what finally broke my heart was the ending. I couldn't believe it, if I win the Gu Family SOT it might not take me 422 years to forgive the show for that ending.

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I'd like the 'Gu Family Book' OST because I loved the drama so much and I can't get the OTPs out of my head. I loved the character of YW and how there was actually *gaspshock* communication between her and KC. I *loved* the scenes with KC and Teacher...oh, I forget his name but he had the broom and totally took KC to school and the actors had such great chemistry. A definite highlight of the show. Then there was the undeniable hotness of WR and how absolutely adorable he was in the first two episodes. So great!

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I would be jumping up and down if I win the Monstar OST because that is the most recent drama that I have watched and followed. It was not my first drama, but it was definitely a memorable high school drama that brought back good memories. The songs in that drama are also quite nostalgic and I found myself singing along to them. That is why I think this CD would be perfect to have in the car and even downloaded on the computer so I can sing and hum along :)

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I'd like to win the Flower Boy Next Door OST.
Because, for one, it's the only one of the four that I've seen and can therefore write you a comment about the music. OST's do this thing to me, as I'm sure they do to everyone: I relate the notes, the nuances to characters, to scenes, they make me laugh, they make me cry, they make me dream, and all of that, as soon as I plug the earphones and put them to my ear...
Now, what did Flower Boy do to me? In the simplest of terms, it was light, cute and thoughtful. It made me think about human interactions without being overbearing, and mostly without losing its humor. While Ahjumma and Yoon Si Yoon's characters were very interesting and demonstrated their own growth, my heart went out to Kim Ji Hoon's character. He wanted to protect her, watch over her, not be a burden to her, and he did it in the sweetest ways (HELLO! MILK CARTONS <3 ).
Anyways, Flower Boy Next Door is a drama I remember with a lot of fondness. There are still quotes from it that I like to use once in a while, proving just how relevant it was in evoking and describing human relations.

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I would love to win the Gu Family Book OST. Yes, of course the drama wasn't perfect, but it was the highlights that really won me over, the emotional moments and the beautiful background music that touched my heart.

All the songs are breathtaking and moving. I could write a cheesy confession about how i adore them but i'll try to cut it down.

Yisabel's "My Eden" was simply beautifully composed from the very beginning. It really boosted the show in its fantasy feeling. Her voice is all sorts of gorgeous - consistently powerful, strong, and dynamic.

And then there is Suzy's "Don't Forget Me"
Suzy really won me over with "Winter's Child" back in the Dream High OST and i'm happy to see the continuation of her lovely voice.
The song starts off slow but once it reaches the chorus, Suzy really hits home especially with her high notes. Its really a song that makes me want to just close my eyes and appreciate it for what it is. "Don't Forget Me" actually makes me more emotional than the show itself, honestly.

Finally Lee Seunggi's "Last Word"
I actually adore this song completely from the first time i watched it and still as i replay it. I equally love the main version and well as the piano version. And the lyrics are really heart string-tuggers. Before this, i had never particularly loved Seunggi's singing but he definitely won me over with this song.

Those are just my favorite songs, but the rest are lovely as well. (like Jin Hyuk's "Best Wishes to You", he has such a gorgeous and suiting voice for the song even I was surprised). I was also surprised because i have always been more of a pop music kind of person but these lovely ballads really found a way into my heart.

Thank you for holding this wonderful giveaway and good luck to all the other entries.

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