And another one bites the dust. I don’t follow boy bands, regardless of where they are from (Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the States). But I know the basic information about most boy bands, and I tend to get really sentimental when I read about yet another one disbanding and/or losing a member. I remember finding KAT-TUN mostly annoying until Jin got … Continue reading →
It appears that I am to blame for the recent spate of sleepless nights and tired eyes caused by an uncontrollable urge to watch more and more Sunny Happiness. Fine, I’ll take the blame, but I suggest everyone develop more self-control, starting of course with myself. In recapping episode 3 of Sunny Happiness, it was hard for me to stop … Continue reading →
With AKP fully branching out from K-dramas to TW-dramas in recent weeks, culminating in my decision to recap Sunny Happiness, I think it’s fitting to devote a post to a collection of Taiwan actors who breathe life into dramas and movies from that region of the world. I’ll be giving my personal impressions of these actors, as well as a … Continue reading →
My mind has been blown with the activity going on at the GeunGeun discussion forum here. I’m trying to find a work-around with how slow the original discussion forum is loading since the comments are upwards of 1000. For now, I’ll start a new thread for everyone to continue with the fun times.
Continue reading →I can’t believe tomorrow is the big finale for Dream High! I’m been preoccupied with other drama matters lately, which is a good thing, otherwise I’d be totally anxious about how the drama will all end. The final video preview is out, and watching it makes me smile ear to ear. DH was truly a wonderful surprise from start to, … Continue reading →
Now that My Princess has ended, I’m sure some newly-converted Song Seung Heon fans are probably missing their Park Hae Young. Never fear, my Heon oppa will be back with another project this year – the man is a workaholic and keeps trying new projects. In the meantime, you’ve all seen his cover for GQ Korea, and now we’ve got … Continue reading →
Upcoming Qing Dynasty time-travel and palace intrigue C-drama Bu Bu Jing Xin (步步惊心) held a media event this week to introduce its first trailer (and likely as a head-toss to its rival Jade Palace Lock Heart, which is ending its broadcast this week). I checked out JPLH when it first aired, and its not to my liking, so I’ll remain … Continue reading →
It’s an amazingly stress-free feeling, recapping a drama knowing how its going to unfurl and having the peace of mind that it’s going to keep getting better and be absolutely awesome. As opposed to going off the rails, leading me to turn ragey, and all hell breaks loose at AKP. I’m only kidding about pimping Sunny Happiness – it may … Continue reading →
Yoon Eun Hye was supposed to be back on the small screen this year with Love Song, which has now been officially terminated after the production company could not find a co-star for her since the death of Park Yong Ha last June. But YEH is coming back to the big screen for her next project, a chick flick called … Continue reading →
This day arrived much earlier than I expected. Since I started recapping, I figured one day I’d recap a TW-drama. I never thought it come anytime soon, since I haven’t liked one from start to finish in years. Lo and behold, surprises may catch one off guard, but it never fails to delight from the unexpected. I’ve decided to recap … Continue reading →
Are you watching Sunny Happiness? If you are not, you’re missing out. This drama is well-acted, well-written, ably directed, and has a kick-ass soundtrack. I’m thisclose to saying to heck with it and recapping this sucker from start to finish. It’s that good. Though if I do it, someone needs to send me DL links so I can take screencaps (sigh, … Continue reading →
I think the actors I like have tons of similarities, for the most part, and almost always win me over with performances that are indelible and moving. I’ve been watching The Duo (very good so far) waiting and waiting for PIE to finally show up (hopefully next week). In the meantime, he’s channeling emo-guyliner-James Dean for his cover spread in … Continue reading →
Recently a panel of experienced entertainment veterans ranging from the former head of SBS to an acting professor at Seoul University got together and critiqued the pure acting ability of the top-paid stars in Korean entertainment. I found all the criticisms valid, the rankings based on acting ability pretty much dead on, and some of the critiques so funny I … Continue reading →
