Ok so now am convinced that we have the same taste. I too tried watching Taereung National Village (although just the preview) and i could not even get past your description of the show. Some shows either get you quickly or not at all. Am excited about this one though, i saw the preview and could not stop laughing so i will certainly give it a try. Thanks!

keab, Be Strong Geum Soon just finished airing in Singapore with English subs. I caught a few episodes here and there; was usually not home in time to catch it fully. Maybe the stars aligned themselves for me so the parts I managed to see had Lee Min Ki, yay! (can you tell I'm his fan? Haha...)

Having seen most of his work (except Rainbow Romance and Hello Sarah), I can honestly say his role in BSGS is not as memorable as what he did in Taereung National Village. That's his best role by far and sarahbeans described him perfectly (all the contradictory layers in his character). I really loved his Kang Tae-bong in Dal Ja's Spring too and agree that he was hilarious (and sometimes downright annoying) in Really Really Like You. Minki was also excellent in My Older Brother (one-episode Drama City with English subs) which fans of Thank You should check out for its similar themes of dementia and single parenthood. It's written by the same writer of Thank You (Lee Kyung-hee) and also has a smart-as-a-whip kid. And, a major draw for me, the always amazing veteran actress Yoon Yeo Jeong is in it as well. I also loved Minki in another one-episode Drama City serving: Booyong of Mt Kyeryong (also available in d-addicts with English subs and starring veteran actor Byun Hee-bong).

Sarah, you know by now how loony I am/can be, hehe. I can't get enough of your TNV Ep 1-2 recap and have read it at least 4 times. Can't wait to read more of your thoughts on the principal characters. I've asked Dahee Fanel (the TNV translator) to hurry over here (she nearly cracked a rib reading your last two Witch Amusement recaps). Will also ask X to come check out your TNV review. His review was what got me interested in TNV in the first place. He mentioned in his review that if he had the time he would translate TNV. When I told him that finally a fansubbing group (BON Funsubs) was taking this on, he was pretty pleased.

thanks! I love Lee MinKi after I watched I Really Really Like You... He is a good actor! Good you found a good drama.

I love quirky. And of course Soulmate rocks. But alas, no English subs for Hello Franceska. It sounds like lots of fun though so I may check it out. Thanks for the recaps. *muah*

How is Jung Ryeo Won here? I've only seen her in My Name is Kim Sam Soon and was not fond of her (acting or character). But she's going to be the female lead in Cain and Abel (So Ji Sub's comeback drama expected to air in Feb 2008). I've not watched Which Star/Planet Are You From and don't plan to. Hello Franceska would be a good place to get reaquainted with her, I guess.

Thank you!! :D
I'm really glad you're doing this series, I loved it and have all of the episodes on my computer (I refuse to delete it).

Dear Javabeans
vineyard man (2006), One fine day (2006), Hello my teacher (2005),
Queen of the game (2006), Capital scandal (2007) , Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung (2007).

thought this one would interest you. stumbled upon it on some website and thought that it was worth a try but since nobody is uploading it with subs, i let it be.
Since you started it, i might just keep tabs.......thanks. you'll be blessed.

here's where you can watch "HARDTACK TEACHER AND STAR CANDY"
http://asianfilms-watchonline.blogspot.com/2007/08/biscuit-teacher-and-star-candy.html

Never was a fan of vampires and the like but this seems funny (plus I've been looking for a new show to start)- thanks for recommendation! ;)

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Same here... i ran into some Koreans in the grocery a few months back and I just found my self laughing because I understood bit by bit what they were talking about and it was really funny and exciting for me. At least my k-addiction is paying off!

By the way, I'm from the PH too... c",)