Whoaaat???

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Two weeks of no KDrama! Kim Hyun Joong is definitely shocked.

Almost except for one or two eps of Protect the Boss which I am also getting tired but just watching just for the sake of watching something. Not much activity for September.

I am deciding on old KDrama favorites instead, which should I watch?

Kim Sam Soon

Princess Hours

Coffee Prince

Dream High

You're Beautiful

BTW, any new KDrama project for Kim Hyun Joong?

KDrama: A Thousand Kisses

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I’ve been hearing good things about this and I almost started watching. But a 50 episode family drama, a no-no for me.

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Title: 천번의 입맞춤 / Chunbuneui Ibmatchoom / A Thousand Kisses
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 50
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2011-Aug-20 to 2012-Feb-05
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 20:40

Synopsis
A drama that deals with the age differences in relationships. Woo Joo Young and Jang Woo Bin explore the older woman-younger man relationship whereas Jang Woo Jin and Joo Young’s younger sister, Joo Mi, deal with the huge age gap between them

Cast
Seo Young Hee as Woo Joo Young
Ji Hyun Woo as Jang Woo Bin
Ryu Jin as Jang Woo Jin
Kim So Eun as Woo Joo Mi

Details from KoreanDrama

KDrama: Ojakgyo Brothers

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Another UEE KDrama? No comment.

It’s a family drama with more or less 50 episodes.

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Title: 오작교 형제들 / Ojakgyo Hyungjedeul / Ojakgyo Brothers
Also known as: The Brothers of the Ojakgyo / The Brothers of the Bridge of Crows and Magpies
Genre: Family, romance
Episodes: 50 (To Be Confirmed)
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2011-Aug-06 to 2012-Jan-22
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 19:55

Synopsis
A family with 4 sons who live together with their relatives in a farm near Seoul. Hwang Tae Hee is the third son and a policeman who falls in love with a girl named Baek Ja Eun. Baek Ja Eun is a haughty young woman who only believes in her pretty looks and is quick to flare up with anger.

Cast
Uee as Baek Ja Eun
Joo Won as Hwang Tae Hee
Ryu Soo Young as Hwang Tae Bum
Choi Jung Yoon as Cha Soo Young

Details from KoreanDrama

KDrama: Vampire Prosecutor

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Wow, this will be a first (think so) to have some bloodsuckers in KDrama. The premise was the prosecutor was bitten and turned into a vampire. And who is the prosecutor?

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Title: 뱀파이어 검사 / Vampire Geumsa / Vampire Prosecutor
Genre: Mystery
Episodes: 20Broadcast network: OCN
Broadcast period: 2011-Oct-02 to 2012-Feb-12
Air time: Sunday 23:00

Synopsis
A mystery investigative drama about a vampire.
Prosecutor Min Tae Yeon (Yun Jung Hoon) is bitten by somebody and becomes a Vampire. Tae Yeon rejects the life of a vampire and he survives by drinking the blood of dead people and still lives as a righteous prosecutor .
Tae Yeon also uses his new founded abilities as a Vampire to prosecute powerful persons normally thought above the law. A mysterious case then occurs and the evidence points to a Vampire as the perpetrator. Tae Yeon now knows that he is not the only Vampire. He also ponders why he became a Vampire and what truths may lie behind their motives.

Cast
Yun Jung Hoon as Min Tae Yeon (Prosecutor)
Lee Young Ah as Yoo Jung In (Prosecutor)
Lee Won Jong as Hwang Soon Bum (Detective)
Jang Hyun Sung as Jang Chul Oh (Chief Prosecutor)

Drama Queen needs to sleep too

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I’m having some time off with my KDrama marathon, been busy with my other blogs. I am still watching Protect the Boss but haven’t started anything yet. I just finished with Scent of a Woman, City Hall and Myung Wol the Spy.

I don’t see anything interesting so far, will just lurk on some sites to check any.

I'll use this time to catch up with some sleep. Yawn!

SOAW ending

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I was afraid to watch the last eps of Kdrama Scent of a Woman, was afraid my eyes would be swollen from crying.

And I did cry a lot, on ep 14 when Heon Jae told her mom her condition, it was the saddest part for me (coz I can relate!).

But surprisingly after that scene there was no major crying. More of acceptance, understanding and lots of love.

I thought Heon Jae will die on the end, though it is still implied that she would, the story shows her living each day without regret. She was asked by Ji Wook if she would rather not be sick, she said if she isn't she wouldn't have the courage to change herself, to speak up, meet him and let her mom remarry, etc.

The moral of the story is to live without regrets.

Inspired by Heon Jae's bucket list, I am working on one too, not because I am sick but because I don't want to have regrets and we never know what the future brings.

City Hall to Blue House

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After so much angst City Hall ended with our beloved mayor Shin Mirae and Assemblyman Jo Gook together without the bitchy Go Hae and meddling BB. Affected much? Yeah. I was really down this last few days because of the eps 17, 18 and 19.

The ending was when Jo Gook proposed to Shin Mirae, with the implied marriage (mostly picture taking) and the campaign trail to Blue House. Blue House is Korean's White House (US) or Malacanang (Philippines).

Finally a happy ending. I can sleep soundly today.

I can't let this opp pass without mentioning Jo Gook's assistant, Ha Soo In or Lee Joon Hyuk in real life. He's the prosecutor in City Hunter (after 2 years). I like both his character in City Hall and City Hunter but of course he much cuter on the first KDrama.

KDrama: Girl K

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A mini KDrama with only 3 episodes. Another cable tv project which is making waves and setting the trend to other mini KDramas.

I don't know if I will watch it though, coz I am not much into the action genre.

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Title: 소녀K / Sonyeo K / Little Girl
Also known as: Killer K / Girl K
Genre: Action
Episodes: 3
Broadcast network: CGV
Broadcast period: 2011-Aug-27 to 2011-Sep-10
Air time: Saturday 24:00

Synopsis
Cha Yeon Jin is a high school girl whose outwardly normal existence and reticent character masks her true identity: she is a professional assassin who is seeking out her biological father in order to avenge her mother.

Cast
Han Groo as Cha Yeon Jin
Kim Jung Tae as Yoo Sung Ho
Park Hyo Joo as Min Ji Young
Baek Do Bin as Choi Tae Young

Details from KoreanDrama

Noriko Goes to Seoul

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I was looking at the name and the face on the poster, I know I’ve watched him somewhere before. Hmmm. How can I forget Jeremy of YAB! Maybe because he is not blond or light colored here? Or maybe I am getting senile? Let’s just go on the first option please.

I want to watch this. The summary itself is heartwarming what more when Lee Hong Ki’s smile, sweet just sweet.

A special one-episode KDrama.



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Title: 노리코, 서울에 가다 / No-ri-ko, Seo-wool-ae Ga-da / Noriko Goes to Seoul
Genre: Family, Romance
Episodes: 1
Broadcast network: KBS
Broadcast period: 2011-Sep-10
Air time: Saturday, 23:20

Synopsis
A family drama that recovers family love when Japanese lady Noriko Mori (Takashima Reiko) crazy for K-pop stars coincidentally meets Min-ha (Lee Hong Ki) and the two affect each others lives.
Japanese middle-aged housewife Noriko Mori has been married for 17 year. She’s also a huge fan of Korean pop singer Kim Hyun-Jae. Her quiet husband Hiroshi (Masanobu Katsumura) and daughter Miyuki (Manami Ikura) doesn’t understand her fascination with the K-pop singer. One day, Noriko is diagnosed with lung cancer. Making matters worse, Miyuki says she quit athletics at her school. Hiroshi doesn’t take Miyuki’s decision seriously, but Noriko worries more and more about her daughter. At this time, Noriko hears of an audition being held featuring her favorite singer Kim Hyun-Jae as a judge. In order give inspiration to her daughter Miyuki, Noriko decides to take part in the audition. Noriko then goes to Seoul .

Cast
Takashima Reiko as Noriko Mori
Lee Hong Ki as Min-ha
Kim Ji Yeong as Sam-wol
Ikura Manami as Miyuki

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Dream High Rerun

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I saw this Dream High animated poster, so cute!

I suddenly got the urge to watch (again for the nth time) my Sam Dong, Jin Gook, Hye Mi, the milky couple Jason and Pil Sook. I almost forgot Baek Hee because she was my least fave character among the group.

Emotions Overflow

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That's the exact term I can describe ep 11 to 15 of City Hall.

I can't really describe my feelings right now so let me go through some pictures.

Funny & Cute

Triumph

Hurt

Love, why do you always have to be complicated?

Satisfied with Tracfone

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This post brought to you by TracFone. All opinions are 100% mine.

Much as I love television dramas I hate real life dramas. I got into an argument over the cell phone and since I don't like to admit defeat the call lasted for hours. When the cell phone bill came, to my horror it was humongous! That's when I decided not to fight over the phone particularly over cell phones. 

Good thing there is now the wireless service provider Tracfone, the cheapest way to use and own cell phones in America. Real TracFone customers can attest the authenticity of their plans. So many features are available and one can be sure to get what they really need.

If only I live in America, I could have chosen the annual plan with $119 only. But there are also the choice of a pre-paid plan or a monthly plan. It guarantees that there will be no surprise contracts, credit checks, activation or deactivation costs. The cell phone price starts from $10, only if you opt for a simple cell phone with basic features like call and text capabilities. This is advisable for parents to pick for their kids. If you like a smart phone it will cost you $29.99 with So many features like camera, web access, app capability and others. 

No wonder many Real TracFone customers are very satisfied with their service.

KDrama: Birdie Buddy

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Remember UEE in You're Beautiful?

That's exactly why I can't bring myself to watch Birdie Buddy because I can't forget her, her bitchiness in YAB.

She plays the female lead here, still not interested, sorry UEE fans.

This was supposedly to premiere November of 2010 but due to some problems with the network it was kept in limbo (together with Poseidon and The Musical) until tvN a cable channel picked it up.

I really hope it will do well in the ratings, but still not interested, sorry again UEE fans.

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Title: 버디버디 / Beodibeodi / Birdie Buddy
Genre: Sports, romance
Episodes: 24
Broadcast network: tvN
Broadcast period: 2011-Aug-08 to 2011-Oct-25
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 23:00

Synopsis
“Birdie Buddy” tells the story of former pro golfer John Lee and how he leads two women to become the next golf queens. John Lee became the first Korean to win a PGA title. His background was a mystery other than the fact that he was an adoptee. Aside from golf, he also excelled in the Afro-Brazilian dance/martial arts style known as “Capoeira.” Even though he found success by winning the PGA title, John Lee stopped playing golf to become a golf course tester.
Min Hae Ryung was raised to become an elite golf player and was always placed in the best environment to play golf. Her emotions have always been controlled and she has a deep wound inside of her. In contrast, Sung Mi Soo is a country girl from Kangwon Province. She comes from a poor background, but her mom worked as caddie. With her bright personality and determined efforts, she attempts to become an elite golf player.

Cast
Uee as Sung Mi Soo
Lee Yong Woo as John Lee
Lee Da Hee as Min Hae Ryung

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KDrama: The Musical

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This is the most anticipated comeback to dramaland of Kyo Hye Sun after Boys Over Flowers stardom. There were some network problems (like Poseidon and Birdie Buddy) that delayed its telecast. Finally it was picked up by SBS and given the timeslot. It premiered on Sept 2 and I have yet to watch it.

It also cast Daniel Choi of Baby Faced Beauty.

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Title: 더 뮤지컬 / The MusicalChinese Title: 音乐剧Genre: MusicalEpisodes: 16Broadcast network: SBSBroadcast period: 2011-Sep-02 to 2011-Dec-16Air time: Friday 22:00

Synopsis
Musical drama about the dreams and love of musical actors.
Kyo Hye Sun, Daniel Choi, and Ock Joo Hyun form the love triangle at the center of The Musical, which follows the lives and dreams of aspiring musical stars.

Cast
Kyo Hye Sun as Go Eun Bi
Choi Daniel as Hong Jae Yi
Park Ki Woong as Yoo Jin
Ock Joo Hyun as Bae Gang Hee

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KDrama: Poseidon

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There was much noise regarding Poseidon early this year but then the project was shelved and now they are back. With original storyline but different casting.

I am not feeling the vibes yet, but let's see...

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Title: 포세이돈 / Poseidon
Chinese Title: 海神号/波塞冬
Genre: Action, romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2011-Sep-19 to 2011-Nov-08
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

Synopsis
This drama is the story of the members life savers of the coast guard.
The drama is based on the special duties of the Korean Coast Guard officers (rescues, terrorism threats, and other special missions) and also their obstacle in life and love. The drama takes its name from the Poseidon Team, a special forces unit of the Marines.
Using the strong bonds of humanity as a basis, and through the challenges faced by the protagonists and their spirit of self-sacrifice, the drama movingly shows the significance of life and the stories of how people overcome obstacles in life.

Cast
Choi Si Won as Kim Sin Woo
Lee Si Young as Lee Soo Yoon
Lee Sung Jae as Kwon Jung Ryul
Han Jung Soo as Oh Min Hyuk

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TwDrama: In Time With You

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One of my most liked Taiwanese Actress is Ariel Lin. I’ve seen her in Love Contract with Mike He, Tokyo Juliet with Wu Chun, It Started with a Kiss and They Kissed Again with Joe Cheng. She also had Love or Bread still with Joe Cheng but I didn’t watched it. She was out of the dramaland for a year or two due to her physical health. Her latest TwDrama: In Time With You, might also be her last. I will surely miss her if that would be the case.

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Title: 我可能不會愛你 / Wo Ke Neng Bu Hui Ai Ni
English title: In Time with You
Genre: Romance
Broadcast network: FTV / GTV
Broadcast period: 2011-Sep-18

Synopsis
On her 30th birthday, Cheng You Qing received an email on "the symptoms of premature aging" from Li Da Ren, her best friend of 14 years. Unable to accept that Li Da Ren is like a fine wine that will get better with age and she is like a grape that will dry into a raisin as years go by, she made a bet with Li to see who will get married first before they turn 35. As she looked around for a potential husband, she discovered that she was surrounded by unacceptable candidates, like gay assistant or cheating ex-boyfriend. The only man who could love her despite her ill temper and stubbornness is her best friend. The only problem was that they both swore that they were not or will ever be romantically attracted to each other.

Cast
Ariel Lin as Cheng You Qing 程又青
Wilson Chen as Li Da Ren 李大仁
Chen Kuang Yi (陳匡怡) as Maggie
Wang Yang Ming (王陽明) as Ding Li Wei 丁立威


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You're My Pet Posters are Out!

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He's MY Pet!

I am just lending my JGS to Kim Haneul. Period. No buts!

Look how cute and adorable he is? I am not a cat lover but just this once I will be. Meow!

Currently Watching: City Hall

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I was getting bored waiting for new eps for KDramas Protect the Boss, Scent of a Woman and Myung Wol the Spy. We had 4 days Eid holiday so I finished everything up (meaning latest ones). I gave up on ep 2 of JDrama Ikemen Desu Ne, not because I didn’t like it but because it I can’t help but compare it to the original You’re Beautiful and kept on missing Jang Geun Seok. I told myself if this will be the case, might as well watch YAB again for the 3rd or 4th time.

And so I decided to watch the KDrama City Hall instead.

I am on the 10th episode already and I kept on hating Jo Gook (Cha Seung Won), he’s so mean to Shin Mi Rae (Kim Sun Ah).

Jo Gook, how can you be such a user? And Mi Rae, how can you be so stupid?

I must admit though that he looks yummier here than as Dokko Jin in Best Love (but I love his character there!)

KDrama: City Hall

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Was late on this one, shown in Korea on April 2009.

What was I watching then? Not sure, I started blogging my Drama Addiction on May 2009.

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Title: 시티홀 / City Hall
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2009-Apr-29 to 2009-Jul-02
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
City Hall is a drama that will deal with politics in a romantic comedy genre. It’s about the happenings between a young woman mayor and an elite bureaucrat. Jo Gook is an exceedingly smart government official. He passed the Higher Civil Service quickly, and basically is the perfect guy. But being a deputy mayor is not enough for him. He lives with the dream of becoming South Korea’s President. He should have easily gone straight to the top, but due to an unexpected incident, he gets dispatched as a deputy mayor for a provincial small town, Inju City, where Shin Mi Rae was working. Shin Mi Rae is a low-ranking secretary in Inju, but she works her way up in becoming the youngest City Mayor. As their paths met, they have to deal with each other’s personal and social differences. But despite their constant bickerings, would they end up in each other’s arms? -KoreanDrama

Cast
Cha Seung Won as Jo Gook
Kim Sun Ah as Shin Mi Rae
Yoon Chae Rin as Mi Rae (child)
Choo Sang Mi as Min Joo Hwa
Lee Hyung Chul as Lee Jung Do

Details from DramaWiki

The Return of Jung Il Woo

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OMO! OMO!

Just a few days ago, I posted that I missed my oppa JIW and am stalking for his new KDrama or even KMovie. And it's like I won in some amazing contest because he has a new KDrama!!!

According to dramabeans, his new KDrama is entilled Flower Boy Ramyun Shop to be aired sometime in October at tvN.

I can't contain my excitement!!!

Skip Beat Trailer

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Most anticipated TwDrama by me - Taiwan's adaptation of my fave Skip Beat manga, Extravagant Challenge.

They already finished filming but the telecast is set early of next year, I hope it comes out sooner though. Since the 2 main male leads are Korean - Choi Si Won and Lee Dong Hae, I guess they the need to dub it first.

So here first are parts 1 and 2 of the trailer.

Crazy, isn't it? Well the manga is indeed crazy, and I think they did a pretty good job. I must agree that for manga adaptation, Japan and Taiwan are better (in terms of craziness, over the top antics) like Hana Kimi, Hayate the Combat Butler, etc.