Does the world need another drama adaptation of Itazura na Kiss? No, definitely not. Is the world about to get another drama adaptation of Itazura na Kiss? Yes, definitely yes. I thought the next country to remake this story would come from China since it hasn’t been done yet, but lo and behold its from the original granddaddy of adaptations … Continue reading →
I’m sure some folks must be wandering if all the updates I’m bringing on the Park Shi Hoo rape case is made up. It’s not, because if I were to make things up, it surely wouldn’t be the baloney and hogwash that has been coming out of the case over in Korea steadily for the last three weeks. In case … Continue reading →
I do not get the upcoming melodrama When a Man Loves at all. I don’t get the cast – a collection of mostly terrible actors that also don’t give me hope they can evince enough chemistry to overcome the inherent acting limitations. I don’t get the story concept – a man marries a woman who used to be married to … Continue reading →
We’re a little less than one-month out before the deluge of high-profile sageuks hits the small screen and there has been a noticeable dearth of spoilers and stills for those dramas. I’m hoping starting this week the networks will start dropping goodies because as of last week all the main cast members for Gu Family Book, Jang Ok Jung, Live … Continue reading →
So are we all getting used to the idea of a sorta sequel to Bu Bu Jing Xin, set in modern times with the same OTP but most everyone else being different? Does seeing a side-by-side look at Nicky Wu in his Emperor Yongzheng costume versus his modern character Yin Zheng’s get up help? Nicky was the last of the … Continue reading →
I’ve been bemused by all the cascading developments in the Park Shi Hoo rape investigation not because its a funny matter but the sheer outlandishness of the seemingly unending media warfare between the two sides gives new meaning to one-upsmanship. It feels like the moment A’s side drops a bombshell, Park Shi Hoo’s side returns a volley and it’s the … Continue reading →
Consider me one of the doubters who was thoroughly converted by the unexpected chemistry of Janine Chang and Peter Ho. Both have been long-standing Taiwan idol drama staples but with all the musical chairs pairing somehow they never worked together until Ring Ring Bell in 2011. That year also saw Janine and Mike He charm my socks and shoes off … Continue reading →
Oh the pretty, you slay me with too much pretty. Yoo Seung Ho, who happily and voluntarily trotted off to the army earlier this week (as opposed to some other celebs who shall remain unnamed but have been accused of delaying until the very last minute or worse yet draft dodging with minor ailments blown out of proportion), left behind … Continue reading →
It’s raining Rich Man, Poor Woman goodies here. Not that I’m complaining, what with the dearth of K-dramas these days having at least a J-dorama to look forward to helps fill the void. Yes, technically its just a two-hour SP, but I’m choosing to believe that it reduces RMPW to everything that is good about it while discarding all the … Continue reading →
OMG I can’t even – this is soooooo precious and adorable I actually got cavities just by looking at the pictures and watching the videos. The long-awaited (by me) Spring 2013 outdoor brand Bean Pole‘s ad campaign featuring Kim Soo Hyun and Suzy have just been released last week. Last year found the two of them in New Zealand and … Continue reading →
So the current legal proceedings stands at this nearly three weeks after the shocking news broke that unknown victim A reported that Park Shi Hoo allegedly raped her – (1) Park Shi Hoo is being investigated by the police for alleged rape, (2) Park Shi Hoo has sued the alleged rape victim A for blackmail, (3) Park Shi Hoo has … Continue reading →
This is like someone mixing two of my favorites ingredients together to make a super delicious new snack. Song Joong Ki and Im Joo Hwan, good friends since they did A Frozen Flower together (starring Jo In Sung and Joo Jin Mo), have been hanging around a lot lately. A few weeks ago they visited the set of That Winter, … Continue reading →
To any fan of Rich Man, Poor Woman or Oguri Shun or Ishihara Satomi and you happen to live in the Tri-State area – go stalk the cast and crew right now in Manhattan! Intrepid fans have spotted the glorious couple of Hyuga Toru and Natsui Makoto filming in Times Square not two days ago! Kyaaaaaaa~ Why don’t I still … Continue reading →