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KDrama: Padam, Padam...The Sound of His and Her Heartbeat

2012-01-28T14:33:00.000+04:00

Details
Title: 빠담빠담... 그와 그녀의 심장박동소리 / Bba-dam-bba-dam... Geu-wa Geu-nyeo-eui Sim-jang-bak-dong-so-ri
Also known as: Padam Padam
Genre: Romance, fantasy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: jTBC
Broadcast period: 2011-Dec-05 to 2012-TBA
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 20:45
Synopsis
“Padam” which means ‘to thump’ in French is a mellow drama about a man who lived life according to its own course but meets a woman he shouldn’t love and about his breathtaking love for her.

Yang Kang Chil just came out from prison after 16 years. He was jailed because of a murder he never did. After released from prison, he goes to Seoul accompanied by his guardian angel, Lee Gook Soo. Meanwhile, Han Ji Min will play Jung Ji Na, a cheerful veterinarian who loves Kang Chil. --KoreanDrama.org

Cast
Jung Woo Sung as Yang Kang Chil
Han Ji Min as Jung Ji Na
Kim Bum as Lee Gook Soo

Source Dramawiki

KDrama: Me Too, Flower!

2012-01-26T17:19:00.000+04:00

Details
Title: 나도, 꽃! / Na-do, Kkot!
Also known as: I'm A Flower, Too
Genre: Romantic comedy
Episodes: 15
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2011-Nov-09 to 2011-Dec-28
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
A tough female police officer who suffers from depression falls in love with a young multimillionaire whom she initially believed was a parking attendant. Instead of counting her lucking stars, she is taken aback by how rich he is. Officer Cha Bong-sun is a peculiar woman who defies the rigid social hierarchy and rails against it. And Seo Jae-hee, the millionaire boyfriend, is a peculiar man who falls in love with this quirky police officer. They fall passionately in love with each other. A crazy sort of love. A story about people, relationships and love.Han Cinema

Cast
Yoon Shi Yoon as Seo Jae Hee
Lee Ji Ah as Cha Bong Sun
Han Go Eun as Park Hwa Young
Jo Min Ki as Park Tae Hwa
Seo Hyo Rim as Kim Dal

Source Dramawiki

KDrama: What's Up

2012-01-25T17:35:00.000+04:00

Details
Title: 왓츠업 / What's Up
Previously known as: Zero Plus
Genre: Music, romance, and school
Episodes: 18
Broadcast network: MBN
Broadcast period: 2011-Dec-03 to 2012-???-??
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:00

Synopsis
A drama revolving around music and the romance between students enrolled in the theatrical department of a university.

Cast
Im Joo Hwan as Jang Jae Hun
Im Joo Eun as Oh Doo Ri
Kang Dae Sung as Ha Do Sung
Jang Hee Jin as Eun Chae Young
Oh Man Suk as Sunwoo Young
Lee Soo Hyuk as Lee Soo Bin

Source Dramawiki

2011 KDrama Backlogs

2012-01-23T21:56:00.001+04:00

There are still 3 more KDramas that’s on my watch list that I haven’t finished yet. I was uber busy the last 30 days or so but I intend to watch these

What’s Up

Me Too, Flower!

Padam, Padam…the sound of his and her heartbeat

I have started with the first two so I guess I have to finish those first.

Currently Watching: Skip Beat

2012-01-22T14:24:00.000+04:00

Now that my work load returned to normal, I can watch and blog about my latest drama addiction which is Skip Beat or also called Extravagant Challenge. I’ve been waiting for this TwDrama adaptation since 2 years back. Initially offered to Ariel Lin and Jerry Yan as Kyoko and Ren, now they have a complete set of line up. I was quite hesitant at first, I have great hopes for this because I am a big fan of the manga and anime. When I saw the initial teasers, I said uh okay. But when I started watching it, I was hooked and begging for more! Initial telecast was Dec 18, 2011 and with one ep a week, it’s still on ep 5 (with English subtitle).

I still have difficulty in their Chinese/ Taiwanese name so I will use the Japanese name ( as in manga and anime) instead

Ivy Chen as Kyoko Mogami

Choi Si Won as Ren Tsuruga

Lee Dong Hae as Sho Fuwa

Health and Walgreens

2012-01-13T01:01:00.001+04:00

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Sung Tan Chuk Ha

2011-12-24T10:10:00.000+04:00

This is Korean's Christmas greeting, Sung Tan Chuk Ha!

People around the world celebrate the birth of Christ. We may have different ways to celebrate and different languages as greetings but we have a common love and joy for the infant Jesus.

It’s nice to know that 25% of South Koreans are Christians and Christmas Day is also an official holiday there. Exchange gifts are also popular and they usually have snow at Christmas! Oh I would love to experience that. Korea is one of the countries on my to visit list. Watching Korean Dramas almost every single day made me accustomed to various Korean activities and way of living. Of course language would be a great barrier but if they have car rental South Africa then it may work out fine.

On Korean Drama note, I finished watching Flower Boy Ramyun Shop but don’t have time to blog my thoughts about it. It might be my last Korean Drama for this year (or may not) because of other commitments. And I’m working on my squidoo lenses which are all about the Top 10 Korean Dramas for 2011.

So once again Sung Tan Chuk Ha (Merry Christmas) and Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo (Happy New Year)!

Heroes of Sungkyunkwan

2011-12-08T17:52:00.008+04:00

Sungkyunkwan is the center of learning for scholars during the Joseon era (Korea 14th to 16th century). During this period, only males are given the privileged to study and hold positions on the government.

So the Sungkyunkwan Scandal is about one female who was able to break into Sungkyunkwan and change the history. Well, this is a fiction of course but I can't help to compare it with Mulan and thus the song Reflections kept playing in my head

I am now /In a world where I have to /Hide my heart /And what I believe in /But somehow /I will show the world /What’s inside my heart /And be loved for who I am

I am glad I was born in this time where I can show what I really can do and not be restricted with the norms of the society. There are still some places where females are regarded as lesser but that's a totally different story.

Let's go back to Sungkyunkwan Scandal and the heroes that helped our female lead to achieve her impossible dream.

Our pretty female lead is Kim Yoon Hee, she used her sick brother's identity as Kin Yoon Shik and entered Sungkyunkwan. She had to take care of her sick sibling and widowed mother. She is bright, talented and determined that even the King took a liking on him (as male).

The dashing Garang (term for most eligible bachelor), Lee Sun Joon being the son of the Left Prime Minister, head of Norons. He is quite stoic and idealistic. He isn't afraid to challenge anyone on his beliefs and quest for truth and justice.

My love Moon Jae Shin or Geol Oh, the third wheeler but definitely the better choice (am I being obvious?). He is the Robin Hood/ bad boy here. His quest for justice for his slain brother and hatred for Norons drove him to be a vigilant.

Goo Yong Ha, the son of the richest merchant made him both street wise and a brat (but I love him anyways). He's been a friend and confidant of Moon Jae Shin; knows a lot as he is also very observant.

I am already on the last two eps but was afraid to continue as something bad might happen to Jalgeum Quartet. Pls spare these 4, no dying or I'll gonna be crazy!

Late Rave about Sungkyunkwan Scandal

2011-12-05T03:28:00.000+04:00

It's 3:20 am and I'm wide awake, feeling giddy while watching Sungkyunkwan Scandal. Am I crazy? I guess it's more of I am crazy about Yoo Ah In aka Moon Jae Shin! He's the third wheeler here, why am I always like this, falling more on the other guy. Is it pity? No, it's because they are more sensitive, understanding, thoughtful and not to mention more handsome than the lead guy. It's just that female leads fall on the bad ass guy. Hmp! I'll have you Moon Jae Shin any time of the day.

Okay, there are cute moments (or here pictures) with the 3 plus the other friend.

It's a late rave because Sungkyunkwan Scandal was shown in 2010, more than a year had past.

Currently Watching: Sungkyunkwan Scandal

2011-12-02T09:25:00.002+04:00

I am not much into historical KDrama, I think I only watched Dae Jang Geum or Jewel in the Palace among the many out there. So when Sungkyunkwan Scandal came out I didn't bat an eyelash even though I read positive reviews about it.

So why did I change my mind? Boredom I guess, since I only have Flower Boy Ramyun Shop on my current list. And I am glad I did because it was not the stereotype historical where it is heavy drama but more on a playful note.

And the female lead is Park Min Young aka Nana Bear of City Hunter and the gf of Lee Min Ho. I assume I remember her because of the latter, imagine Lee Min Ho's girl? She sure is very very lucky.

I'll blog more when as I progress as I am still at ep 4.

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Details

Title: 성균관 스캔들 / Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Genre: Period, romance, comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2010-Aug-30 to 2010-Nov-02
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

Synopsis

Sungkyunkwan Scandal is set in Sungkyunkwan University in the late Joseon era during the reign of King Jeongjo, revolving around the exploits and love stories of four youths. When her younger brother's illness worsens and their family is in danger of being evicted from their house for lack of money, Kim Yoon Hee enters the school under his name, disguised as a boy in her desperation to support him. There, she becomes friends with the intelligent and upright Lee Sun Joon, the playboy Goo Yong Ha and rebellious Moon Jae Shin.
Cast

Micky Yoochun as Lee Sun Joon
Park Min Young as Kim Yoon Hee
Bang Joon Seo as young Yoon Hee
Song Joong Ki as Goo Yong Ha
Yoo Ah In as Moon Jae Shin
Seo Hyo Rim as Ha Hyo Eun
Kim Min Seo as Cho Sun
Jun Tae Soo as Ha In Soo

Details from Drama Wiki

Cuteness Overload: Puppies vs Babies

2011-11-23T03:01:00.001+04:00

This post brought to you by Puppies vs. Babies. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am dying of cuteness overload here. I've been staring at Jung Il Woo's adorable face, and I don't want to update my blog post for that reason. I want his picture forever engraved in my mind. And now I was asked to vote for Puppies vs. Babies online contest a battle in the cuteness category.

I am stuck. Why because I was imagining Jung Il Woo as a baby or if he has a baby and wonder how cute that would be. But it would be great if I am the mother of the baby. Then again I remembered he is actually a pet dog.

Help! I need some smacking on the head. Okay, I need to choose one and between Puppies vs. Babies I vote for Babies! I want one too, or maybe two in the future.

I guess this is really boils down to perception and experience. I have friends who are avid pet lovers and would definitely chose a puppy. Adorable, obedient and sweet puppy or dog. But for those moms out there there is no contest, definitely it's their babies. They say and I must agree that your mom is your number one fan.

How about you? Which is cuter a puppy or a baby? Share us your thoughts.

My Flower Boy - Jung Il Woo is back

2011-11-04T12:01:00.000+04:00

Oh my! This is what I am waiting for! Almost 2 months of KDrama drought and Flower Boy Ramyun Shop had me with just this wink!

I am guilty of playing favorites with Jung Il Woo as one of my flower boys (Jang Geun Seok as the other one), having the title role and the male lead. Of course I would follow or watch blindly. But even though it is JIW, I find the first ep really really entertaining. JIW's rotten-bad-boy-spoiled attitude is so cute! I am still getting the hang of the female lead and the rest of the gang. For now all my eyes are glued to my JIW.

Could you blame me?

A Dry October

2011-10-26T09:17:00.000+04:00

October is a dry season (for me) in the KDramaland. Look I only managed to have 4 posts for October, this is the 5^th and 3 were kinda paid posts, while the other one was a meme. I tried watching ep 1 of Poseidon, Vampire Prosecutor and Can’t Lose, but couldn’t find the interest to go for the 2^nd ep. And maybe because I am also busy with my other blogs and a new online shop.

But definitely, on the last week of October I will be back with my oppa Jung Il Woo’s Ramyun Shop.

How to choose a Web Hosting Service?

2011-10-24T23:14:00.000+04:00

That was actually my question. However I can share some of my experiences.

Affordable

There are lots of web hosting services available, but for an up and struggling blogger like me I chose the lowest available package. I'm still not generating that much traffic and income, I just need a web host for my blogs, that’s it! But you also need to check not just the price but also number of domains and sub domain it can accommodate, the memory and other freebies. My current web host allows max of 10 domains for as little as a dollar a month.

Customer Service

I admit repeatedly that I am html code ignorant. So I rely on the customer service on my blog transfers. I have to pay extra but that saves me a lot of time and headaches.

Reliable

As I’ve said there are a lot of web hosting services out there. Big named sites also means higher costs. So if you’re like me who is on a budget, you have to look on alternatives like sub hosting. And check other bloggers who use the same services for any feedback or complaints. For now I haven’t got any on my current web host but before I really had a hard time. It’s because I sub hosted with a friend so I cannot demand prompt customer service. Sometimes my requests are attended after months, so I opted to change than let my blogs and myself suffer.

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Tracfone: Get into Everywhereness

2011-10-17T21:02:00.001+04:00

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

Missing in action? I guess my drama queen persona is tired with summer and such, that’s why I opted to just communicate using Tracfone. Tracfone is the least expensive way to own and use cell phones in America. The Senior Value plan can vouch for that, I can call anywhere around the globe with the same rate to 60 international destinations at no extra cost! The theme Get into Everywhereness is at first weird but now I get their point.

The whole family can enjoy the different Tracfone packages because for as $9.99 monthly you get 50 minutes for that. I guess that’s enough for your kids while wandering and enjoying their summer breaks. But for more active user like me I prefer the $30 monthly plan with 200 minutes. And it is guaranteed that there will be no hidden charge, no credit checks and no activation or cancellation fees.

For phone selection, there are many models to choose from. There’s the basic cell phone with call and text capabilities or you can opt for a smart phone. All come with affordable price.

Even if I am missing in action, I still get in touch with my drama friends and is updated on the current K pop culture. Get into Everywhereness!

Tracfone makes it easy... by LittleBard95

Man of Honor: Sports Themed KDrama

2011-10-15T23:24:00.000+04:00

Man of Honor is a new Korean sports themed drama, with episode 2 already out I am still deciding whether to watch it or not. As you can see on my post or lack of it, I am in a drama drought since mid of September to present. There were dramas currently airing but none caught my attention.

Man of Honor is about a football player who got injured, in the process of healing and depression he found love. Cliché isn’t it? I have watched countless of sports themed drama from soccer, rugby, football, basketball ending with love. Well, love is everywhere and what is not to love about a passionate ball player?

I am still hesitant, I love the cliché and everything but I am not really into sports. I barely understand the terms and the technicalities. I am more into a love hate relationship of the leads. I have to wait for the other drama addicts to pick this drama and review, then I can have a better understanding of it.

Do I need to decide now? I have to see it for myself using some discount coupons.

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Charmed Badge Meme #01

2011-10-05T22:10:00.003+04:00

I am charmed with the newest meme in town, Charmed Badge!

Join us, just link Charming Junkie and the last participants badge, write a few note about the blog and that's it!

A Wife's Online Abode is about Chie's place on the web where she can talk about home and family, love and marriage, personal tales and experiences, current life and world events, her wife-hood journey and the ups and downs of her married life.

See u again same time next week!

Whoaaat???

2011-09-26T22:38:00.005+04:00

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

2011-09-24T04:20:00.001+04:00

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

2011-09-23T08:53:00.000+04:00

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

2011-09-22T06:39:00.002+04:00

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

2011-09-21T05:47:00.000+04:00

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

2011-09-17T20:33:00.006+04:00

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

2011-09-15T09:24:00.000+04:00

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

2011-09-14T13:45:00.003+04:00

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

2011-09-13T09:34:00.000+04:00

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

Source KoreanDrama

Dream High Rerun

2011-09-12T09:13:00.000+04:00

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

2011-09-11T09:24:00.000+04:00

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

2011-09-11T04:01:00.001+04:00

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

2011-09-10T09:07:00.000+04:00

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

Source KoreanDrama

KDrama: The Musical

2011-09-09T09:19:00.000+04:00

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

Source KoreanDrama

KDrama: Poseidon

2011-09-08T09:05:00.001+04:00

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

Source KoreanDrama

TwDrama: In Time With You

2011-09-07T09:01:00.000+04:00

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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Details
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

Source DramaWiki

You're My Pet Posters are Out!

2011-09-06T05:21:00.000+04:00

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

2011-09-05T17:30:00.001+04:00

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

2011-09-04T16:26:00.004+04:00

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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Details
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

2011-09-02T02:48:00.001+04:00

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

2011-09-01T03:06:00.000+04:00

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.

KDrama: Can't Lose

2011-08-31T01:18:00.002+04:00

About bickering husband and wife in the midst of divorce procedings, did I forgot to mention both are successful lawyers?

The wife - Choi Ji Woo, last time I watch her was on the season KDrama Winter Sonata (which I honestly didn't watch till the end because I hate sad endings).

The husband - Yoon Sang Hyun of My Fair Lady and Secret Garden.

Ep 2 is already up with english sub but I guess I have to wait at least till ep 8 before starting to watch.

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Details
Title: 지고는 못살아 / Jigoneun Motsala
Also known as: I Can't Live Losing
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2011-Aug-24 to 2011-Oct-??
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
Eun Jae and Hyung Woo are both highly competent lawyers who met and fell in love at first sight without knowing each other's occupations, but are now in the midst of their divorce proceedings. Their relationship was initially sweet and loving, but their marriage slowly began to crack under their constant fights.

Cast
Choi Ji Woo as Lee Eun Jae
Yoon Sang Hyun as Yun Hyung Woo
Kim Jung Tae as Go Ki Chan
Jo Mi Ryung as Kim Young Joo

Details from Drama Wiki

Drama Queen top ranked celebrities and dramas

2011-08-30T09:46:00.001+04:00

After 2 years 4 months and 165 posts, here are the top five most blogged about celebrities and dramas. I checked my tags and as I am more inclined to KDramas, all of them are from Korea.

DQ Top Blogged Celebrities
Park Shin Hye – 16
Jung Yong Hwa – 15
Jung Geun Seok – 13
Yoon Eun Hye – 11
Lee Min Ho – 10

DQ Top Blogged Dramas
You’re Beautiful – 14
You’ve Fallen For Me – 10
Myung Wol the Spy- 8
Lie to Me – 7
My Girlfriend is a Gumiho – 7

My personal choice would be Jang Geun Seok and Yoon Eun Hye for Top Celebrities while You’re Beautiful for Top Drama. I know I’m biased. But this is my blog and here I am the Queen – the Drama Queen.

Drama Solved with Straight Talk

2011-08-29T18:02:00.001+04:00

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

A common scenario among dramas whether it be Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese or other is the communication gap. One or both would assume things and create havoc to the relationship. But even in real life it happens. And it’s sad to realize the gap can easily be bridge by being honest and constant communication.

Speaking of communication, I found the Straight Talk plan with everything you need. Whether you call a friend or family or even work related, you don't need to fret on the call charges. If you're like my mom who constantly worries about bills on this case telephone bills, this is the answer to your problems. So the saying mom knows best is really true. She can now cut her telephone bills in half with this Hook, line and sinker Straight Talk plan. And it guarantees that there will be no surprise contracts, bills and even no credit checks.

Another key thing to note is they offer various phone options like if you're tight on the budget, you could go for reconditioned phones as low as $10 with the basic call and text plus camera, mp3 player, mobile web access and blue tooth capability. Then if your on the higher end, you can choose smart phones or the touch screen ones. This everything you need Straight Talk plan even comes with unlimited monthly usage. Really worth your money.

Missing Jung Il Woo

2011-08-29T09:23:00.000+04:00

I was browsing for the top written celebrity or drama on this blog, Drama Queen when I saw oppa Jung Il Woo’s name. After the successful 49 days, I haven’t heard anything about him.

Is he that busy?

He’s my second best-man slash boy-toy in Korea, that is next to Jang Geun Seok.

I couldn’t find any news of new KDrama or KMovie he’s working in. But I found these photos from N.O.A. Entertainment, mind you it’s in Korean so I cannot understand anything.

I’ll be oogling with these pics and will keep me sane for a few more weeks.

Myung Wol the Spy: Lies and Betrayal

2011-08-28T09:41:00.001+04:00

Oh My! I feel for you Eric, all the pain from more lies and betrayal.

It's my first KDrama with Eric as the male lead and I must admit he is quite good in acting and oozing with male sex appeal. He's a full blooded man.

But as I've said I'm more into the flower boy type - the cutie next door like my JGS (missed him).

TracFone: Parent and Child Friendly

2011-08-26T23:01:00.001+04:00

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

Ever wonder how kids can be so active nowadays? They seem to be on one activity to the next without being tired. I guess that can be possible with the aid of various gadgets like mobile phones, computers and others. With smart phones one can call or text, play games, search the internet, chat and a lot more. They can even do their research homework over the same smart phone.

So basically, the use of mobile phones is not just for adults now. Even kids, as early as primary school age needs it. One is to communicate with their parents, school mates and teachers. Second is to do research homework and the like. Third is for gaming and other recreational things. Of course the use should be guided by the parents and a schedule or plan should be enforced.

Now with TracFone, parents can let their kids subscribe to their various plans. According to real TracFone customers it offers the least expensive way to own and use mobile phones in America. With so many features such as a year of service or plan for only $119 or monthly plan of 50 minutes for $9.99, real TracFone customers can lower their combined family telephone bills. You also have options to buy reconditioned or a smart phone with no surprise contracts, bills or credit card checks. No wonder real TracFone customers are increasing by the day.

JDrama: Ikemen Desu Ne

2011-08-26T09:47:00.000+04:00

Back to JDramas with Ikemen Desu Ne, adaptation of KDrama You're Beautiful.

Let's see which one is better.

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Details
Title: 美男ですね
Title (romaji): Ikemen desu ne
Format: Renzoku
Genre: Drama
Episodes: TBA
Broadcast network: TBS
Broadcast period: 2011-Jul-15 start
Air time: Friday 22:00
Theme song: Everybody Go by Kis-My-Ft2
Related TV show: You're Beautiful
Synopsis
The original Korean version aired in 2009 and starred Park Shin Hye, Jang Keun Suk, Lee Hong Ki, and Jung Yong Hwa. The story revolved around a fictional boy band named A.N.JELL. Park Shin Hye played a nun-in-training who has to pose as her twin brother and take his place in the group, leading to a complicated relationship between the group’s members.

Cast

A.N.JELL
Takimoto Miori as Sakuraba Mio (Male) / Sakuraba Miko (Female)
Tamamori Yuta as Katsuragi Ren
Fujigaya Taisuke as Fujishiro Shu
Yaotome Hikaru as Hongo Yuki

A.J Entertainment
Takashima Masanobu as Ando Hiroshi
Yanagisawa Shingo as Mabuchi Hajime
Katase Nana as RINA
Nose Anna as Sawagi Yumiko

Details from DramaWiki

Monday to Sunday Drama Sched

2011-08-25T09:04:00.000+04:00

I was looking for another drama to watch together with KDramas Protect the Boss, Scent of a Woman and Myung Wol the Spy. These are all currently running dramas so there are gaps in between the actual airings and release of English subbed parts.

Mon & Tues – Myung Wol the Spy
Wed & Thurs – Protect the Boss
Sat & Sun – Scent of a Woman

And I found the JDrama adaptation of You’re Beautiful (Park Shin Hye and Jang Geun Seok) called Ikemen desu ne.

While watching the first ep, I can’t help but to compare and I know I shouldn’t since they are the same.

That’s why it is called adaptation girl!

Okay, my bad.

So no comparison from now on. The three original A.N.Jell members are Ren, Shu and Yuki, and the cause of all these confusion is Mio the brother of Miko. I am guessing their ages are 16-18 because they all look young, but when I checked their ages are 20-24, still young to my standards.

Fri – Ikemen desu ne

So that fills the schedule.

Music Monday, OST Pick: DTLY Opening Song

2011-08-24T09:05:00.000+04:00

I love the tempo of this song, though I really don't know the title but it was sung by Magic Power or is it the title of the song? If you know, pls correct me.

video uploaded by liteddie21

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Currently Watching: Scent of a Woman

2011-08-23T09:29:00.000+04:00

Currently watching and crying.

Huhu, saddest kissing scene ever!

I was hesitant to watch this one, knowing the story will evolve with a six month death sentence. But I adore Kim Sun Ah and curious about Lee Dong Wok.

And indeed starting with ep 1, my tears were not stopping.

I find LDW's acting quite robotic. I don't know if it's what the script requires or his acting style, guess I have to re-watch My Girl. But KSA really delivers, I cry every time she cries. I feel her pain particularly on ep 9 where she told her best friend that she has cancer and is dying. Huhu major crying scene.

I am now waiting for ep11, with Kang Ji Wook learning Lee Yeon Jae's condition.

Oh I also like Dr. Chae Eun Suk's strict-but-softy-on-the-inside character.

Currently Watching: Protect The Boss

2011-08-22T12:29:00.003+04:00

Underdogs unite!

Looking at the premise of a loser boss and loser secretary tandem, one can’t help to be hopeful that in the end the two losers will shine.

I think that’s the catch of this KDrama, Protect the Boss.

I can’t understand why I am watching it when it’s not that funny, nor there was an OTP spark. It was plain entertaining but nothing special. I just want to see these two underdogs succeed. So I expect to watch it till the end.

Weekend Drama List

2011-08-21T09:49:00.003+04:00

My weekend KDrama/ TwDrama list:

Drunken To Love You - ep18 (ending)

You've Fallen For Me - ep14 & 15 (ending)

Myung Wol the Spy - ep11

Protect the Boss - ep1 to 5

Scent of a Woman - ep1 to 4

With two dramas ending this week (DTLY and YFFM), I started two new KDramas, Protect the Boss and Scent of a Woman. Myung Wol the Spy has 7 eps to go (if they go with 18eps).

I am also looking for one more to add to my 'currently watching drama list', maybe a TwDrama. Any suggestions?

You've Fallen For Me Final Ep

2011-08-20T22:49:00.006+04:00

Whoa! Another finale ep this week. And a kiss to seal it!

There were some points in ep 14 and 15 that I find absurd like when Lee Shin broke up with Gyu Won, the reason so that the latter would take the opportunity to sing and study abroad. And the girl didn't suspect a thing about the boy's condition, blah blah blah. But then I remember this is a youth oriented KDrama and I forgave them. At their age, it's a given to be silly. At least they reminded me of my first love and all the giddiness included.

I like the mini concert ending but can't find the link so I'll share it later.

Ending for DTLY

2011-08-19T16:27:00.006+04:00

Finally after 18 weeks = 18 eps, a fitting ending to Lin Xiao Ru (Raine Yang) and Song Jie Xu (Joseph Chang). We followed their complicated exes and their drunkeness, even being a drunkard during the process.

Look at their cute groom and bridal car!

Sticky Note: Myung Wol is Back

2011-08-17T11:49:00.003+04:00

I told you, Myung Wol is CRAZY.

Now, Han Ye Seul is returning back to Korea to film the remaining eps of Myung Wol the Spy. I am happy for the drama and for HYS herself. If she indeed was harassed or provoked to do what she did, going MIA would only cast doubts. It might be the end of her career, but at least she has finished her pending commitments and if she wants to stay, I think she still can. Media is an awfully powerful tool, you can make it work for you or against you. Whatever is the case, let’s just wait.

Speaking of which ep11 is out and I can’t wait to see ep12 where HYS returns.

Sticky Note: Han Ye Seul goes MIA

2011-08-16T12:04:00.005+04:00

Oh my! Just when I was getting the hang of Myung Wol’s craziness, a more shocking news came. Han Ye Seul playing Myung Wol, ditched her role and went to LA.

Sad. For HYS, Eric and the rest of the production team. HYS claims she is overworked while the crew claims she is a primadonna. I just hope everything is settled smoothly, not that it is possible for the time being as HYS faces multiple law suits from KBS (the network), her own agency and other companies she represent. She did something unacceptable, I agree but maybe she has deeper reasons that we might or not know and understand.

For now, I just want a good ending to the drama.

Currently Watching: Myung Wol the Spy

2011-08-14T12:51:00.004+04:00

Crazy. This is the best word befitting KDrama: Myung Wol the Spy. The script is crazy, the actors are crazy and I for watching is also crazy.

I was really baffled that they would make a comedy about North Korean spy, I was pretty sure the South and the North are not in good terms. So for the drama to depict the North Koreans spy as comedic is quite unnerving. Am I being pathetic? Thinking it would damage the already damaged relationship.

About the actors, I was really curious about Eric. I admit he has this male charisma, but I guess I don’t dig him. I still prefer the boy-next-door type like Jang Geun Seok and Jung Il Woo.

I am at ep 6 already and I intend to watch till the end because it was funny and my curiosity (about the N-S thing). It also serves as my buffer while waiting for new eps of You’ve Fallen For Me and TwDrama: Drunken To Love You.

Happy Bday My JGS

2011-08-14T12:48:00.003+04:00

My Jang Geun Seok oppa celebrated his 24th bday last Aug 4.

Saengil chukha hamnida! Saranghae!

He celebrated it on the set of You’re My Pet, a KMovie with Kim Han eul to be released by September. Can’t wait! I already promised my first KMovie will be this one.

And by September also, he will start shooting his next KDrama: Love Rides the Rain with tentative telecast early next year. Excited much! But can I wait that long? Well, I can always have a YAB rerun.

Diehard City Hunter

2011-08-09T23:06:00.009+04:00

I'm really not into these action dramas/ movies or anything that involves fighting. I guess I'm more of a lover and not a fighter.

I don't gross out from blood but I hate seeing someone in pain or beaten to death. How many more lives are we gonna lose after Mr. Prosecutor?

I'm down with the last ep of City Hunter, but to coward to finish it. Who else will die? Kim Nana? Ajusshi? The President or City Hunter himself?

NOOOOOOOO!

KDrama: Protect The Boss

2011-08-09T09:28:00.000+04:00

Looks promising!

But I still have backlogs and don't know when I can fit it into my sched.

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Details

Title: 보스를 지켜라 / Boseureul Jikyeora
Previously known as: 보스가 달라졌어요 The Boss Has Changed / 마지막 여비서 The Last Secretary
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2011-Aug-03 to TBA
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis

No Eun Seol finally gets a job as a secretary at a law firm after struggling with unemployment, only to fall in love with her boss, Cha Ji Heon, the immature youngest son of a chaebol family.

Cast

Choi Kang Hee as No Eun Seol
Ji Sung as Cha Ji Heon
Hero Jaejoong as Cha Moo Won
Wang Ji Hye as Seo Na Yoon
Lee Hee Won (이희원) as Yang Ha Young

Details from DramaWiki

Music Monday, OST Pick: Because I Miss You

2011-08-08T09:30:00.002+04:00

It's been a long time since my last Music Monday entry, and what do we have here?

My Lee Sin and Gyu Won! Because I Miss You, the title of the song from KDrama You've Fallen For Me aka Heartstrings.

video uploaded byElvie1412, thanks!

Pls return my heart

2011-08-06T11:14:00.004+04:00

This is my entry to Techie She Lucky Blogger Weekly Giveaways Week 10. This week’s prize is $10 Cash via Paypal from Mel Cole of Hearts Content of a Mama.

Right now, my heart is totally snatched by Lee Shin in You’ve Fallen For Me or also known as Heartstrings. Eps 10 and 11 shows his love and concern for Gyu Won. I get giddy inside like a teenager reminiscing the first date, first holding hands and first kiss!

This is my first time joining Techie She’s Weekly Giveaway, though I am never really that lucky in contests, but we’ll never know.

YFFM Ep10 is LOVE

2011-08-05T12:09:00.005+04:00

I am only halfway through it but I have to share this or else I would burst. Ep 10 is also 10 in the kilig rating! I feel like a teenager once again.

Omo! Omo!

Thanks to Kimchidrama for uploading! I better finish the rest of the episode.

Currently Watching: City Hunter

2011-08-02T08:22:00.000+04:00

I know Lee Min Ho is one hot property and the reviews on this KDrama is enticing but why oh why can't I finish the first ep?

I tried to watch it twice already and now the third but still I can't overcome the first ep syndrome. But I can't miss it either and jump on the next ep since the historical thing is important. No wonder I don't like History classes, so boring.

But I will finish this ep, I will, because I know later on I'll be lovin' City Hunter.

Straight Talk with the Drama Queen

2011-08-01T20:02:00.001+04:00

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

Watching all these Korean Drama makes me want to call a friend to share the latest development and such. A shared joy is doubled or even tripled and a sorrow divided but the long distance phone bill usually is my major hindrance.

Luckily Straight Talk has this everything you need promo which with only $45 per month you get to have unlimited calls, texts, picture messaging and web. This hook, line and sinker deal is guaranteed to cut down your cell phone bill in half. There are no contracts, no surprise bills and no credit checks. This is truly an amazing offer.

Another interesting thing with Straight Talk is they offer reconditioned phones for as low as $10 with all features such as camera, mp3 player, mobile web access and blue tooth capability. This is good for the budget and mom knows best. But if you like a smart phone, they too have some hook, line and sinker deal with voice navigation, instant messaging, high resolution camera and the like.

With Straight Talk I can call my family and friends anytime anywhere and will not be bothered with the humongous phone bill. A fixed monthly phone bill of $45 really does the trick.

YFFM...and my heart stopped...

2011-07-30T15:20:00.003+04:00

Impatiently waiting for ep 10 of KDrama You've Fallen For Me aka Heartstrings.

Finally Lee Shin confessing his love to Gyu Won, I hope they finally work out their confused feelings.

Hay, it's so nice to be young and in love!

Back to Back Park Shin Hye

2011-07-29T23:47:00.006+04:00

I just finished YAB rerun and i still get giddy with OTP Park Shin Hye and Jang Geun Seok. I guess I'll have another round in the near future, let's say tom? coz it's almost midnight now.

And now I'm watching another PSH KDrama starrer Heartstrings/ You've Fallen For Me now with Jung Yong Hwa as the male lead (graduated from being the third wheeler in YAB).

Can't get enough of my KDrama addiction.

KDrama: Scent Of A Woman

2011-07-27T05:51:00.000+04:00

I love KimSun Ah, but I can’t get off her Kim Sam Soon image, so seeing her new KDrama: Scent of a Woman is a shocker. She’s so thin, I want her fat!

And another shocker is Lee Dong Wook of My Girl, those chiseled face and body courtesy of Army Duty! No more pretty boy next door image, but I liked him better now.

What I don’t like is the premise of an impending demise, with 6 months to live drama.

I want to watch.

I don’t want to watch.

Such a dilemma.

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Details
Title: 여인의 향기 / Yeoineui Hyanggi
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2011-Jul-23 to 2011-Sep-??
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:50

Synopsis
A woman, Lee Yeon Jae, is given the grim prognosis that she only has a short time left to live. She decides to quit her job at a travel agency and live her life to the fullest.

Cast
Kim Sun Ah as Lee Yeon Jae
Lee Dong Wook as Kang Ji Wook
Uhm Ki Joon as Chae Eun Suk
Seo Hyo Rim as Im Se Kyung

Source Drama Wiki

YAB Take 2!

2011-07-24T10:40:00.007+04:00

While waiting for the new eps of TwDrama: Drunken to Love You and KDrama: Heartstrings aka You've Fallen For Me, I decided to rewatch my all-time-favorite KDrama: You Are Beautiful.

Connect? It's stars Park Shin Hye and Jung Yong Hwa of HS and my pretty-boy-toy Jang Geun Seok.

I am lovin' YAB and JGS all over again!

By the way, a JDrama adaptation is currently filming. I'll definitely check that one.

Currently Watching: Heartstrings

2011-07-22T16:56:00.002+04:00

Why so sad Lee Shin?

Don't cry noona is here...

I'm currently watchin' ep 5 of Heartstrings or You've Fallen For Me.

Impatient Drunkard

2011-07-21T08:37:00.002+04:00

My current addiction is the TwDrama: Drunken To Love You and the OTP Xiao Ru-Jie Xiu.

And while I was accustomed to KDramas having 2 eps a week, I was shocked that DTLY is only shown one a week! I started watching with 13 eps out, now the last 5 eps are making me impatient!

I need to sober up!

The Drunkards!

2011-07-17T02:17:00.002+04:00

I didn't know I will be one of them!

Well, the addiction this time is not on alcohol but the TwDrama: Drunken To Love You. Thanks to 'The Drunkards' @ viki.com for the fast eng subs.

I must say I ate my words (AGAIN) having a not so good first impression on the title and Rainie Yang.

I am loving DTLY, RY, Joseph Chang, the OST, the secondary casts, the pace, what else did I miss?

Can't wait for ep 14!

KDrama: Myung Wol the Spy

2011-07-14T05:29:00.001+04:00

I don’t know what is the hype about Eric, but there sure is a lot.

One way to find out is to watch the spy-rom-com KDrama: Myung Wol the Spy.

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Details
Title: 스파이 명월 / Spy Myung Wol
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2011-Jul-11 to 2011-Aug-??
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

Synopsis
An elite North Korean spy, Han Myung Wol, and her partner, Choi Ryu, infiltrates South Korea on a mission to disrupt the Hallyu Wave by kidnapping one of their top stars, Kang Woo. Despite her proficiency at her job, Myung Wol's one weakness is her uncontrollable curiosity. Hijinks ensue when she falls in love with Kang Woo instead.

Cast
Han Ye Seul as Han Myung Wol
Eric as Kang Woo
Lee Jin Wook as Choi Ryu
Jang Hee Jin as Joo In Ah

Source Drama Wiki

KDrama: Heartstrings

2011-07-13T05:08:00.002+04:00

One of my fave KDrama of all time is You’re Beautiful (YAB), there I first fell for Jang Geun Seok. Of course I rooted for the emo-looking-guy JGS (I really hated his hair at first but fell hard later) and the gender-bender-nun Park Shin Hye. But my heart bled dry for the kind-third-wheeler Jung Yong Hwa.

That was 2009, fast forward to 2011. Park Shin Hye and Jung Yong Hwa teamed together for Heatstrings aka You've Fallen For Me! Now JYH gets the girl, definitely 100% sure!

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Details
Title: 넌 내게 반했어 / Neon Naege Banhaesseo
English title: Heartstrings
Previously known as: 페스티벌 / Festival
Genre: Romance, music
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2011-Jun-29 to 2011-Aug-18
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
Lee Shin is a university student majoring in modern music. He is also the vocalist and guitarist of the band "The Stupid." Shin is known for his good looks and strong passion for music, but in reality he is cold, lacks interest in anything unrelated to music and has neither dreams nor plans for the future. He initially likes Jung Yoon Soo, a dance professor at university, but this all changes when he meets Lee Kyu Won.
Lee Kyu Won is a bright and outgoing student who was born into a prestigious family and is majoring in traditional Korean instruments, especially the gayageum. Kyu Won's grandfather, Lee Dong Gun, is one of the top 3 traditional musicians of his age and his biggest wish is to see his granddaughter become a traditional music prodigy. Trying to live up to her grandfather's expectations, Kyu Won immerses herself in training and becomes a university student who knows nothing outside of her studies. As her friends are fans of "The Stupid", she was forced to go to the band's concert with them. There she saw Lee Shin performing live, and is immediately captivated by him.

Cast
Jung Yong Hwa as Lee Shin
Park Shin Hye as Lee Kyu Won
Song Chang Ui as Kim Suk Hyun
So Yi Hyun as Jung Yoon Soo

Source Drama Wiki

KMovie: You're My Pet

2011-07-12T04:33:00.000+04:00

I was never into Asian Movies, except maybe horror ones, I don’t know the reason. I am ok with Asian dramas period. Although I was tempted to watch one or two KMovies, it always never materialized.

But it will end with You’re My Pet!

That’s how I love Jang Geun Suk nope I adore this man! Even if the last KDrama was a disappointment, I still followed him like a love sick puppy.

You’re My Pet is the Korean Adaptation of another manga and JDrama Kimi Wa Petto where the main male lead is Matsumoto Jun (I like him too!).

JGS will be paired with Han Ye Seul.

TwDrama: Skip Beat

2011-07-11T04:03:00.002+04:00

I’ve been keeping off writing an update on my highly anticipated TwDrama: Skip Beat. Why? Because I went gaga over the Manga on which it was adapted (the manga itself is still on-going). I have very high expectation on this one and hope I will not be disappointed anymore.

I already got disappointed early when the Ariel Lin-Jerry Yan plans, after getting so much hype (even donning a press con in Japan) got shelved.

Then they announced another Taiwan–Korea–Japan collaboration (same with Hayate the Combat Butler) with the script from a Japanese Manga, the male leads Ren and Shou from Korea and Kyoko from Taiwan. Will the names be changed? I hope not!

I am getting too excited again, now you know why I don’t want to post anything about Skip Beat!

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Details
Title: 華麗的挑戰 / Hua Li De Tiao Zhan
English title: Skip-Beat!
Also known as: Extravagant Challenge
Genre: Romance, comedy
Air time: Sunday 22:00-23:30

Synopsis
Manga Synopsis - Sixteen year old Mogami Kyoko sacrificed her life to support her boyfriend, Sho, so he could become a successful singer. One day, Sho suddenly breaks up with Kyoko, leaving her with nothing, and Kyoko vows revenge. She decides to delve into the entertainment world and become even more successful than Sho to get back at him. Kyoko therein meets Ren, another actor in her agency, who helps motivate her to become a top entertainer.

Cast
Ivy Chen
Choi Si Won
Lee Dong Hae
Bianca Bai

Source Drama Wiki

Happy Endings

2011-07-10T13:41:00.005+04:00

Oh I love happy endings! That’s why I limit my drama addiction to romantic-comedies aka rom-coms because I don’t want to add drama to my already dramatic life.

I love dramas but I don’t want drama.

What an inconsistency, right?

So with the last 2 weeks, my May KDrama’s Best Love, Lie to Me and Baby-Faced Beauty ended and given me sweet endings to cherish.

It made me sad for the drama itself to end, I will miss watching the raws, next day recap hunting, and re-watching with eng subs after a few days. My life was that hectic!

I gave myself a few days as breather and now ready to pick new batch of KDrama or TwDramas to watch.

Any suggestions?

I have! Tons of it!

TwDrama: Love Keeps Going

2011-06-24T04:02:00.000+04:00

I really enjoyed Mike He’s last TwDrama Sunny Happiness so I hope this would be better.

Will my love for Mike He keeps going or not?

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Details
Title: 美樂加油 / Mei Le Jia You
English title: Love Keeps Going, Mei Le Go!
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes:
Broadcast network: CTV
Broadcast period: 2011-Jun-05 to 2011-???-??
Air time: Sundays 22:00 to 23:30
Opening theme song: 不哭 (Don't Cry) by Cyndi Wang
Ending theme song: 黏黏黏黏 (Sticky Sticky) by Cyndi Wang

Synopsis
It all started when Zha Mei Le was just a little girl; she was care free and not really bright. She overheard her parents agreeing to a divorce and deciding which child should stay with who, both of them didn't want Mei Le, so Mei Le decided to change that. She started doing her best at everything, being well behaved, caring, obedient and even smart! She had tons of certificates, everyone enjoyed to be with her at work, and her boss just admired her hard work. That's how she even met her boyfriend Han Yi Feng; through her kind and caring soul, even his family loved her.. except his brother, Han Yi Lei. Kind heart-ed Mei Le, was just doing a favor that her boyfriend asked: to pick Yi Lei at the airport, and right from the start, the two of them disliked each other. But on the other hand, Mei Le was also trying really hard to fulfill her boyfriend's dream of owning a bakery. But when she finds out the her relationship with Yi Feng, isn't as pure as she thought it was, she finds her self with his brother! See how this drama unfolds, when things begin to heat up! Find Out on Love Keeps Going!

Cast
Cyndi Wang as Zha Mei Le 查美樂 / He Yan Qin 何言沁
Mike He as Han Yi Lie 韓以烈
Shi Yi Nan as Han Yi Feng 韓以風
Zhang Shan Wei (張善為) as Zha Yu Cheng 查宇誠

Source Drama Wiki

TwDrama: Hayate the Combat Butler

2011-06-23T08:57:00.001+04:00

HTCB is one of the few collaboration dramas between Japan, Taiwan and Korea. It is a Live Action drama/ adaptation from a manga of the same title (there goes your Japan part), and the actors are mainly Taiwanese except for the female lead Park Shin Hye a Korean.

I am an avid manga reader and a drama addict so this is soo ME!

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Details
Title: 旋風管家 / Xuan Feng Guan Jia
English title: Hayate the Combat Butler
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 13
Broadcast network: FTV
Broadcast period: 2011-Jun-19 to 2011-???-??
Air time: Sunday 21:40
Opening theme song: Bie Wen Wo (別問我) by William Wei (韋禮安)

Synopsis
George Hu plays a man who is buried by his parents' gambling debts. With no way to pay back the money, he thought about going to the dark side by getting into the kidnap and ransom business. But instead of becoming a kidnapper, he ended up saving a girl from a real kidnapping. The girl turned out to be the sole heir of a conglomerate who faced these kinds of threats every day. In a case of kidnapping gone wrong vs. mistaken love confession, she hires him to be her butler and helps repay his parents' debts. Grateful to have gangster collectors off his back, he vows to protect her from harms, which is no easy task.

Cast
George Hu as Ling Qi Sa 凌奇颯 (Hayate)
Park Shin Hye as Xiao Zhi 小芷
Tia Li as Maria 瑪莉亞
Li Yi Jin (李依瑾) as Gui Chu Ju 桂雛菊

Source Drama Wiki

TwDrama: Material Girl

2011-06-22T03:38:00.001+04:00

I can only recall Vaness Wu as one of Taiwan’s F4 from the uber famous Meteor Garden (though I haven’t seen it).

He proved to be a more serious actor and not to mention a hunk with his last projects.

Material Girl seems to be a nice TwDrama filmed in Paris, oh I would love to go there! For the meantime I’ll watch MG.

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Details
Title: 拜金女王 / Bai Jin Nu Wang
English title: Material Queen
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: CTS
Broadcast period: 2011-Jun-17
Air time: Friday 22:00

Synopsis
Lin Chu Man is a fashion model who does not prejudice against a man for being short, fat, ugly and old, as long as he is rich. So when she discovers that the young, handsome, wealthy "Mr. Norman" is only a hired body double for the real Mr. Norman, and his true identity is a penniless music student in Paris named Cai Jia Hao, she immediately dumps him. As karma would have it, she loses her job to a younger model, her rich lover kicks her to the curb and she finds out Cai Jia Hao will be her new roommate. Lin and Cai's unexpected living arrangement forces them to reconcile and to really get to know each other. As Lin becomes closer to Cai, despite her aversion to penniless man, her goal of nabbing Yan Kai Ming, a real estate tycoon, become less of a priority. And, she starts to question whether being happy equates to being rich.

Cast
Lynn Hung (熊黛林) as Lin Chu Man 林楚曼
Van Ness Wu as Cai Jia Hao 蔡家豪
Daniel Chan as Yan Kai Ming 嚴凱銘
Jessie Chiang (江語晨) as Lu Yi Xian 路伊嫻

Source Drama Wiki

TwDrama: Drunken To Love You

2011-06-21T15:02:00.003+04:00

My first impression was, can’t they think of another title without the ‘to love you’ phrase?

FTLY – Fated to Love You was one of my all-time favorite TwDrama and I hate to compare.

I’ve watched a lot of Rainie Yang’s TwDrama (2 of which is with Mike He) though I’m not a fan, I don’t hate her either. But most of her previous roles were comedic even to the extent of idiotic types.

So with DTLY ‘as rumored’ is her most mature role.

Let’s watch and judge.

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Details
Title: 醉後決定愛上你 / Zui Hou Jue Ding Ai Shang Ni
English title: Love You
Also known as: Drunken to Love You
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: TBA
Broadcast network: TTV
Broadcast period: 2011-Apr-17
Air time: Sundays 22:00 - 23:30
Opening theme song: Bu An Pei Li Chu Pei (不按牌理出牌) by Magic Power 魔幻力量
Ending theme song: Hao De Shi Qing (好的事情) by Yan Jue 嚴爵

Synopsis
Two strangers, both proposed marriage to their respective girl/boyfriend, were rejected on the same day. They decided that the best way to deal with the rejection was to get drunk, real drunk. During the 24 hours of their crazy drunkenness, these two stranger became fast friends and got married... to each other. When they finally sobered up, they embarked on a mission to undo every crazy thing they did while they were drunk and prayed that their girl/boyfriend wouldn't find out. However, it turns out that Jie Xiu's girlfriend, Ai Wei, doesn't want a scandal affecting her movie so she asks him to stay married to Xiao Ru for three months.

Cast
Rainie Yang as Lin Xiao Ru 林曉如
Joseph Chang as Song Jie Xiu 宋杰修
Tiffany Xu as Tang Ai Wei 唐艾薇
Huang Hong Sheng as Di Shuo Huai 耿爍懷

Source Drama Wiki

TwDramas on the roll

2011-06-21T14:52:00.004+04:00

My ‘to-watch’ list keeps getting longer and longer as days come.

And it is not only restricted to KDramas, lately a surge of TwDramas are sneaking on that list (I’ll publish that list one of these days).

Drunken To Love You
Skip Beat
Material Girl
Hayate the Combat Butler
Love Keeps Going
Absolute Boyfriend

When can I get some holiday to finish everything?

KDrama: I Need Romance

2011-06-15T01:26:00.000+04:00

I haven’t been able to cope up with the loads of May KDramas and here comes another batch! Not that I am complaining but I need to work and sleep too, and play on the side…

Cable tvN releases another drama after the successful (maybe a little bit) Manny and the male lead is Prince Yul oppa!

Remember the unlucky-in-love-prince in Princess Hour aka Goong? He’s back and Kim Jung Hoon will be the guy-to-get-the-girl this time.

Another on my ‘to-watch’ list (I wonder how long is that list already).

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Details
Title: 로맨스가 필요해 / Romaenseuka Pilyohae
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: tvN
Broadcast period: 2011-Jun-13 to TBA
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 23:00

Synopsis
The story of the love lives, marriage, careers and families of single and independent careerwomen in their 30s.

Cast
Jo Yeo Jung as Sun Woo In Young
Kim Jung Hoon as Kim Sung Soo
Choi Yeo Jin as Park Seo Yeon
Choi Song Hyun as Kang Hyun Joo
Choi Jin Hyuk as Bae Sung Hyun

Source Drama Wiki

Watchin' BFB

2011-06-14T01:56:00.000+04:00

I think the KDrama Baby Faced Beauty is quite underrated.

I happen to like the story and even the characters, I admit I am biased to Lie To Me (because of YEH) and Best Love (it’s a Hong Sisters drama) and at first I am kinda irritated with Jang Na Ra and Daniel Choi’s bickering. But little by little their characters grew into me.

The scenario is also based on a lie and with ep 10 where the lie was taken out in the open, we have the second half (yup, additional 2 eps so we got 20!)to let our heroine salvage her pride and prove to everyone she got what it takes to be a designer. Of course, there’s additional problems along the way. I find Jin Wook’s character kind of cute and lovable. I would be happy to be the bride of a pig-foot-restaurant-owner too!

Maybe if BFB was not shown in May and not pitted to Lie To Me and 49 Days (which ended already and dried my tear ducts) then City Hunter (Lee Min Ho oppa!), they would get more following or more hype. Although among the 3 Kdramas shown in Mon-Tues timeslot BFB rated #1 followed by CH and my fave LTM (huhu).

BFB Fighting!

KDrama: Romance Town

2011-06-13T12:02:00.004+04:00

Another rom-com which premiered in May, Romance Town formerly known as Maids.

I haven't seen any dramas of the main leads (or I might not be aware of) but it's already on my 'to-watch' list due to favorable recaps...

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Details
Title: 로맨스 타운 / Romance Town
Previously known as: 식모들 / Maids
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2011-May-11 to TBA
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
The story of domestic help who work for rich households. No Soon Geum is one of these housekeepers; despite the master-maid heirarchy, she's bold, fearless, and unafraid of doing hard work in order to support herself. As a child, Soon Geum had dreamt of living a grand life in a Cinderella story, complete with her own white knight, but that dream had faded as reality took over. However, she reaches a turning point in her life when she is hired as a maid for the rich and handsome Kang Gun Woo.

Cast
Sung Yu Ri as No Soon Geum
Jung Gyu Woon as Kang Gun Woo
Kim Min Joon as Kim Young Hee
Min Hyo Rin as Jung Da Kyum

Source Drama Wiki

KDrama: Miss Ripley

2011-06-09T05:42:00.001+04:00

I remebered Lee Dae Hae from My Girl and since then I haven't seen any of her dramas.

This will be a reunion of sorts, kinda.

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Details
Title: 미스 리플리 / Miss Ripley
Also known as: Miss. Ripley Who I Loved... / Ripley
Previously known as: 굿바이 미스 리플리 / Goodbye Miss Ripley
Genre: Melodrama, romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2011-May-30 to 2011-Jul-??
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

Synopsis
Two very different men fall in love with Jang Mi Ri, a woman whose life is a complicated web of lies, propelled by her greedy desires that stem from an unfortunate childhood. Jang Myung Hoon is an ambitious hotelier who maintains perfect control of himself and his life, while Yutaka is the warm and gentle heir of a Korean-Japanese hotel conglomerate. Their love for Mi Ri and her tragic ambition eventually leads them down the path of destruction.

Cast
Lee Da Hae as Jang Mi Ri
Park Ha Young as young Mi Ri
Micky Yoochun as Yutaka
Kim Seung Woo as Jang Myung Hoon
Kang Hye Jung as Na Hee Joo

Source Drama Wiki

KDrama: City Hunter

2011-06-08T05:30:00.000+04:00

It's Lee Min Ho!!!

Squeee!!!

Faints...

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Details
Title: 시티헌터 / City Hunter
Genre: Action, romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2011-May-25 to 2011-Jul-??
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
The story takes place in Seoul, 2011. Lee Yoon Sung is a talented MIT-graduate who's working on the international communications team at the Blue House. He encounters dangerous situations while solving a variety of cases, both big and small, for people who need his help, and eventually becomes a "city hunter."

Cast
Lee Min Ho as Lee Yoon Sung
Park Min Young as Kim Na Na
Lee Joon Hyuk as Kim Young Jo
Hwang Sun Hee as Jin Soo Hee
Goo Ha Ra as Choi Da Hye

Source: Drama Wiki

Too Much KDrama!

2011-06-07T17:15:00.004+04:00

There’s a lot of KDramas currently airing or about to air, but my sched is full with

Mon-Tues:
Lie To Me
Baby Faced Beauty
Manny

Wed-Thurs:
Best Love

Though I usually watch the eng subbed eps on my Fri-Sat off which is extended until Sun-Mon (for Best Love), I regularly stalked the net for any previews, recaps, news, etc during the entire week.

I am guilty that I cannot even watch the premier eps or read the recaps of

Romance Town
City Hunter
Miss Ripley

Which are getting great previews by the way. I guess I have to write it on my long list of to-watch dramas. To make up, I'll make a general post and a separate one or two later (when I finally had the time to watch it).

Also my heart cannot take any more angst aside from Ah Jung-Ki Joon (Lie To Me) and Ae Jung-Dokko Jin (Best Love) or it will just burst. And I would be one Iron (wo)Man like Jin!

Why Lie To Me?

2011-06-05T17:42:00.002+04:00

There’s a post in AKP (A Koala’s Playground) on Why Are You Watching Lie To Me?

I confess I watch Lie To Me for the sole reason because it is YEH’s KDrama.

My love for YEH started with Princess Hours (Goong) and solidified with Coffee Prince.

So, even if there were tons of KDrama airing now with more substantial plots I will not give up LTM! Anyways, I’m easy to please, just give me some lovey dovey eps and I’m in! And they sure know how - given the recent Ice Cream and Cola kissing scenes (I guess there will be a couple more in store for us).

The OTP (YEH and Kang Ji Hwan)’s chemistry is their main hold to fangirls like me.

But even with all these said (and done) the first spot still goes to Best Love. Then a close second is LTM.

OTP

2011-05-26T14:34:00.005+04:00

I was reading recaps for the non subbed eps of Lie to Me and Best Love on Dramabeans and A Koala’s Playground (a new found drama blog) when I encountered the acronym OTP more than I could count.

What? Me a certified Drama Queen isn’t aware of OTP meaning?

Can’t believe it myself, and with a hurt pride I googled “OTP in dramas”.

And OTP happens to mean One True Pair/ing.

Well, in case of Lie to Me it would be Ae Jung and Ki Joon then Ae Jung and Dokko Jin for Best Love.

Another vocabulary on my already- cramped brain.

2nd Drama Queen Blogversary!

2011-05-24T15:38:00.004+04:00

The Drama Queen turns 2 this May 29!

And so with my other blog It’s Not Always About ME (May 22).

After 118 posts, I still am the Drama Queen who lives and breathes on Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese Dramas. Yes there were times that I am too busy to update but never crossed my mind to stop watching dramas and blogging. I want to share what I love and hate about these dramas.

And as long as there are dramas and I can still watch and type, I think I’ll continue being the Drama Queen Yuuki.

Here’s my very first post here Confessions of a Drama Queen

KDrama: 49 Days

2011-05-24T15:02:00.002+04:00

49 Days ended a few days ago but my heart is still heavy with all the crying and angst.

I so love the story and pace, with each episode leaving you on the edge, wanting for the days to move a little faster to watch the next one.

I wanted to write about it every episode but I felt I cannot give justice to the complexity of the story.

There’s the stories between

1. Ji Hyun-Min Ho
2. Ji Hyun-Kang Ah
3. Kang Ah-Min Ho
4. Min Ho-In Jung
5. Ji Hyun-In Jung
6. Ji Hyun-Yi Soo
7. Yi Soo-Yi Kyung
8. Yi Kyung-Ji Hyun

And there’s still about the parents and friends.

It’s a melodrama about life and death.

After watching, one would reflect if you’d

1. Lived your life with purpose
2. Been loved and have truly loved another
3. Believe in fate/ destiny

I cried for everyone on the KDrama, even for the evils Min Ho and In Jung. I hate them but also felt pity.

But I cried the most for the love between Yi Soo and Yi Kyung (even now that I am typing this my eyes are blurry). Their love is so pure but tragic, I soo wanted them to be together but I know they can’t. I love-hate the ending because of that.

I really recommend this drama, I plan to watch it again, I already miss Yi Soo!

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Details
Title: 49일 / 49 Il
Genre: Fantasy, romance
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2011-Mar-16 to 2011-May-19
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
Shin Ji Hyun was enjoying absolute bliss as she was about to marry her fiancé, Kang Min Ho, but her perfect life is shattered when she gets into a car accident that leaves her in a coma. She is given a second chance at life by a reaper, but it comes with a condition: she has to find three people outside of her family who would cry genuine tears for her. In order to do this, she borrows the body of Yi Kyung, a part-time employee at a convenience store for 49 days.

Cast
Lee Yo Won as Song Yi Kyung
Nam Gyu Ri as Shin Ji Hyun
Jo Hyun Jae as Han Kang
Bae Soo Bin as Kang Min Ho
Jung Il Woo as Scheduler / Song Yi Soo
Seo Ji Hye as Shin In Jung

Details from Drama Wiki

Crazy Drama Weekend

2011-05-15T10:07:00.001+04:00

Watched:

Best Love eps 1-3 (with eng subs)
Best Love ep 4 (w/o subs)
49 Days eps 17-18 (with eng subs)
Lie to Me eps 1-2 (with eng subs)
Baby Faced Beauty eps 1-2 (with eng subs)

My emotions were like a rollercoaster, one time I am laughing hard (Best Love, Lie to Me), next I’m crying my eyes out (49 Days). As for Baby-Faced Beauty I’m kinda irritated with the idiotic bickering of Jang Na Ra and Daniel Choi (though I’m still hopeful and plan to watch the next eps).

KDrama: Lie to Me

2011-05-08T17:44:00.006+04:00

CP vs CH.

That’s Coffee Prince vs Coffee House.

The leads of these two KDramas, Yoon Eun Hye (CP) and Hyun Ki Joon (CH) come together for Lie to Me.

Did I mention I love both these KDramas? And YEH is my ultimate fave Korean Actress?

Do I need to say that I am totally dying to watch it?

I really do!

And it starts today!

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Title: 내게 거짓말을 해봐 / Naege Geojitmaleul Haebwa
Also known as: Try Lying to Me
Previously known as: 달콤한 스캔들 / Sweet Scandal
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2011-May-09 to 2011-Jun-??
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

Synopsis
Gong Ah Jung, a level 5 Ministry of Culture official, gets entangled in a web of lies when she mistakenly lies that she's married to Hyun Ki Joon, a hotel manager from an affluent family. Their relationship is further complicated when Ki Joon's ex-fiancée and a close friend of his brother's, Oh Yoon Joo, reappears in his life.

Cast
Yoon Eun Hye as Gong Ah Jung
Kang Ji Hwan as Hyun Ki Joon
Sung Joon as Hyun Sang Hee
Jo Yoon Hee as Oh Yoon Joo

Details from Drama Wiki

KDrama: Manny

2011-05-08T11:36:00.004+04:00

Not Manny Pacquiao (who just happens to win his latest bout with Mosley) but the KDrama Manny about a male nanny.

Man + Nanny = Manny

Although the premise is common and we expect the Manny to fall in love with the employer and vice versa - the dramatic and comic scenes are quite good and heartwarming. It breaks my heart to see mom and the kids suffer from the divorce, it cracks me up whenever the Manny, Yi Han and Janice (sister) bicker and fight.

But that’s just it.

I’ll try to stick till the end, hoping the story will keep my dwindling interest.

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Details
Title: 매니 / Manny
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: tvN
Broadcast period: 2011-Apr-13 to 2011-TBA
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:00

Synopsis
Tall, with a perfect figure and his qualifications as an Ivy League graduate, Kim Yi Han is Seoul's top male nanny. He is employed by Seo Do Young as a live-in nanny to look after her two young children, Eun Bi and Jung Min.

Cast
Suh Ji Suk as Kim Yi Han
Choi Jung Yoon as Seo Do Young
Byun Jung Soo as Janice
Jung Da Bin as Oh Eun Bi
Goo Seung Hyun as Oh Jung Min

Details from Drama Wiki

Wierdo

2011-05-08T10:23:00.005+04:00

This'll be real quick, coz I just want to share my wierdo side.

I was laughing my ass out while watching eps 1 & 2 of KDrama Best Love aka the Greatest Love, loving the characters of Ae Jung and Dokko Jin. But the wierd part is I can't understand what the hell they were saying. It doesn't have an english sub title yet. Wahaha.

I'm lovin' Best Love, with or without eng subs!

KDrama: Best Love

2011-05-05T15:26:00.006+04:00

Whoops! I miss one day.

That’s because the Kdrama: Best Love started yesterday.

It’s the seventh of The Hong Sisters’ Dramas, they’re one of the sought for Screen Writers in the KDramaland. They just wrote the scripts for

1. Delightful Girl Chun-hyang, 2005
2. My Girl, 2005-06
3. Fantasy Couple, 2006
4. Hong Gil Dong, 2008
5. You’re Beautiful, 2009
6. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, 2010

My fave among those are You’re Beautiful and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho. I still have to watch Hong Gil Dong and Fanasy Couple though, but definitely not this May (as my KDrama sched is full-packed!).

Anyways, reading the recaps at Dramabeans made this (meaning ME) non-Korean speaking girl so so happy!

Waiting for eng subbed eps!

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Details
Title: 최고의 사랑 / Choegoui Sarang
Also known as: Best Love
Previously known as: 애정의 발견 / The Discovery of Affection
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2011-May-04 to 2011-Jun-??
Air time: Wednesday and Thursday 21:55

Synopsis
Ae Jung is a female band member who is already over the hill. When she enters a variety show to pretend marriage with the top star Jin, she gets entangled in a love triangle along with her ex-bandmate Kang Se Ri. Yoon Pil Joo is a doctor of oriental medicine who has no interest in the entertainment industry but meets Ae Jung by chance and falls for her.

Cast
Gong Hyo Jin as Goo Ae Jung
Cha Seung Won as Dokko Jin
Yoo In Na as Kang Se Ri
Yoon Kye Sang as Yoon Pil Joo

Source Drama Wiki

KDrama: Baby-Faced Beauty

2011-05-02T12:51:00.008+04:00

And let the countdown begin!

Today marks the pilot episode of Baby-Faced Beauty, which was on my May KDrama Festival list.

I’m still waiting for the recap or subbed ep.

So excited!

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Details
Title: 동안미녀 / Dongan Minyeo
Also known as: Youthful Beauty / Pretty Young Woman
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2011-May-02 to 2011-Jun-??
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

Synopsis
The story of Lee So Young, a 34-year-old woman who's saddled with family debt and only has a high school qualifications, but dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Her youthful appearance is her only advantage; she is mistaken for a 25-year-old university graduate and subsequently lands her dream job when she's hired by a fashion design company, where she meets Choi Jin Wook, a man who looks more mature than his young age.

Cast
Jang Na Ra as Lee So Young
Choi Daniel as Choi Jin Wook
Ryu Jin as Ji Seung Il
Kim Min Seo as Kang Yoon Seo

Source: Drama Wiki

May KDrama Festival

2011-04-20T09:57:00.003+04:00

Oh My! I am so excited for May!

Korea seems to have their own drama festival this May. I have at least 6 new KDramas on my watch list, not to mention those started in April which will still run (like 49 days and Manny which I will make separate posts).

To watch (die for) KDramas:

Lie to Me

Best Love

Romance Town

Baby Faced Beauty

City Hunter

Miss Ripley

I’ll be staking Dramabeans for the recaps and Kimchidramas for the subbed videos for sure.

So excited!

Another Blunder

2011-04-07T16:11:00.006+04:00

Again I was caught off guard.

I did actually liked Sunny Happiness!

I guess I am biased because of Mike He, guilty as charged, who looks so damned HOT. And his smile would melt any woman’s heart (mine sure did more than it can handle). He doesn’t age, he looks the same as he did in Devil Beside You and that was 2005!

Sure the story was so-so, but eventually it grew in me. The characters except for the bitchy ex-wife, are all endearing in their own little ways. I even liked the sisters now.

Janine Chang is a good actress, not just a pretty face. She reminds me of Joe Chen (Qiao En).

Other actors to take note of are the younger bro, Li Yi Feng and his finance Li Jin Ming (both are Chinese), their evilness and bantering are so cute. I can’t help but love them instead.

Looking forward to more of Mike He, Janine Chang or other Taiwanese drama to watch!

TwDrama: Sunny Happiness

2011-03-20T17:31:00.004+04:00

I really want to watch this drama.

Really as in really.

The main reason is the male lead Mike He – my forever ultimate crush.

But every time I tried,

I get bored.

And annoyed with the ugly step sisters antics

Not to mention their voices.

And I stop.

I started watching this even before My Princess and Dream High, both finished with flying colors.

Until now I’m in ep 2 – mid half not even through with it.

Please, anyone please convince me it’s worth watching!

Well, maybe I’ll try again later, just to see Mike He.

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Details
Title: 幸福最晴天
English title: Sunny Happiness
Also known as: Happiness is like a Sunny Day / The Sunniest Day of Happiness / Sunshine Day
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 25
Broadcast network: Anhui TV / CTV
Broadcast period: 2011-Feb-09 to 2011-???-?? / 2011-Feb-13 to 2011-???-??
Air time: Everyday / Sundays 22:00 to 23:30

Synopsis
Xiang Yun Jie (Mike He) is rich man who was once divorced, and unknowingly had an eight year old son. He is also a young owner of a hotel. Fang Yong Yong (Janine Chang) is an orphan. She works as a housekeeper in the hotle that Xiang Yun Jie owns. The two of them started their fairytale like love story from a 'fake marriage'. Xiang Yun Jie's brother, Xiang Yun Chao (Li Yi Feng), is always hiding in the shadow, he is also the one who completes the love triangle.

Cast
Mike He as Xiang Yun Jie
Janine Chang as Fang Yong Yong
Li Yi Feng as Xiang Yun Chao
Zhou Zi Han (周子涵) as Wang Lan
Li Jin Ming (李今銘) as Kong Xin Jie

photo and data from DramaWiki

Dreaming of Dream High

2011-02-27T22:10:00.008+04:00

One more day to Dream High's finale.

I can't wait to watch it whether subbed or not.

I'm really curious of who will be "K". I guess it will be Baek Hee (Ham Eun Jung) though I initially wanted it to be Sam Dong (Kim Soo Hyun). But as long as Sam Dong ended up with Hye Mi (Suzy) I'm good with that.

Here's the scene I like in ep 14, when Sam Dong, Hye Mi and Jin Gook were planning on their music videos. They wanted to show the improvements they undergone during the past year – Jin Sook mellowed down (he used to fight a lot), Sam Dong became confident (he’s a country bumpkin) while Hye Mi became humane (doesn’t have emotion or doesn’t know how to express herself).

For ep 15, I soo love the moment when Hye Mi realizes she like Sam Dong.

Love love love, I want your love.