Good old episode 2. For me, episode 2 usually makes or breaks a drama. Either it gets better and I keep watching, or it gets worse and I check out. I’ve already committed to watching My Princess, so it was to my utter relief and delight that episode 2 of MP validated my decision and gave me a solid hour … Continue reading →
Lord have mercy on my soul. It’s getting ripped out. Binnie singing? A song as soulfully romantic as “That Man”? I might as well just curl up and weep, especially seeing the utter and total pain train coming a mile away in Secret Garden. The patented Kim Eun Sook “you want angst, imma give you angst” giant hammer of (temporary) … Continue reading →
Say hello to a new year, and to a new recap project. The sane half of me is kicking myself in the shin right now, but the insane part of me is sniggering with glee. My Princess (MP) premiered today, and I couldn’t help myself but watch episode 1 immediately. It was the abs, I swear, the abs lured me … Continue reading →
I know most people haven’t even watched episode 1 of My Princess, so this written preview is about as exciting as watching paint dry. However, it’s a clarification of scenes that have been shown in the extended trailer, so perhaps it has some instrinsic value in posting.
Continue reading →Does the world need SMAP in order to sell iPhones? The correct answer would be no, but the fangirl answer would be hell yes! When I was in Japan, I couldn’t turn the corner from Shibuya to Omotesando without bumping into a SMAP for Soft Bank billboard. The boys (okay, okay, kinda old dudes) were everywhere. And looking good, might … Continue reading →
My Princess held its press conference yesterday, and is slated to premiere tomorrow on MBC. The production released a full-length trailer during the press conference, which I have embedded below. I can’t help myself. I was grinning the entire time during the preview. It wasn’t love at first sight, but darn it, this drama looks charming and sparkling. Not deep, … Continue reading →
The long wait is finally over! For me at least. For Jae Hee fans, keep on waiting guys! My first K-drama love, Jo Hyun Jae (the man who starred in the drama that got me into K-dramas), who was discharged from the military the same day as Jae Hee early in 2010, has finally settled on his first comeback project. … Continue reading →
When Playful Kiss ended, I presented my favorite MV from that drama – which was a funny, fast, and adorable tribute to the developing relationship between Ha Ni and Seung Jo. Now that Mary Stayed Out All Night is over, I’ve finally found the one MV worthy of the amazing pairing of Mae Ri and Mu Gyul. M3 was always … Continue reading →
I have been very lean on providing any Secret Garden updates during the holidays, whether its my thoughts or previews. The drama is doing gangbusters in ratings, and is quite a hot topic of discussion, whether about certain scenes or subject matter.
Continue reading →Now that all three year end drama awards are over, I want to weigh in only on the recipients of the Daesang(s) for each station. It’s the biggest acting award of the night, and as the awards shows get more bloated with newly added meaningless awards, the Daesang remains the one award that has some meaningful validation.
Continue reading →Son Ye Jin gets into the spirit of Winter for the latest edition of Korean Allure magazine. I find her breathtakingly gorgeous in any setting, and this photo spread is no exception. She actually channels a very warm personality in the dramas and movie performances of hers that I love, so it’s a nice cool breeze to see her chilly … Continue reading →
It’s the first week of 2011, and also premiere week in K-dramaland. A spate of new K-dramas are making their bow this week in various time slots, and I’ll likely check out the first episodes of the ones which interest me (in addition to catching up on some great currently airing dramas I’ve put on hold during the holidays). I’ve … Continue reading →
The Mary Stayed Out All Night (Marry Me, Mary!) Roller Coaster has finally come to a complete stop, ladies and the occasional gentleman. This was one wild ride, and I feel mentally drained from the combination of the crazy on top of the mind-boggling.
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