If anyone is waiting for my recap of Mary Stayed Out All Night, its not forthcoming because episode 6 was preempted today for the Asian games. I don’t know if KBS will air three episodes next week, or just push all the airing dates back by one episode. The same preemption happened this past weekend to some dramas as well, … Continue reading →
I’m totally psyched about Secret Garden this weekend – episodes 3 and 4 usually takes the set-up pace from the first two episodes and ratchets it up a huge notch. Plus, the previews show Binnie debuting a new sparkly sequined track suit, this time in leopard print. I have no words left for the awesome douchebaginess of Kim Joo Won, … Continue reading →
Unlike the written previews for other dramas, Secret Garden’s written previews are exceedingly short and succinct. Which makes sense, because Kim Eun Sook’s dramas thrive on the action, the dialogue, and the body language to fully express each and every moment. That’s impossible to sum up for each upcoming episode.
Continue reading →Secret Garden premiered today with slightly over 17% in ratings, a solid start for any drama. Ratings mean diddly to me, other than as a barometer of how much viewers in Korea appear to like a drama. Most of the dramas I’ve liked this year have been ratings busts or disappointments (with the exception of Giant). I know many of … Continue reading →
Famed screenwriter Kim Eun Sook has so many drama hits under her belt, naturally it would also come with heaps of acting goodwill from the actors who have benefitted from starring in one of her dramas. When Kim Eun Sook filmed On Air, the string of cameos from A-list stars was so long there was actually a list to keep track … Continue reading →
FINALLY!!! After being depressed about the 10 minute trailer for Secret Garden I watched earlier this week (so depressed I didn’t even want to post about it or share it), the bipolar production team went and released the MV for the Baek Ji Young single off the OST. And I’m back on board the SG-train.
Continue reading →Apparently all dem posters of Secret Garden I’ve been plastering all over AKP were not the “official posters.” I sure wish to God they were the official posters, because the ones that just descended for that drama are in one word: Eh? and WTF? Oh wait, that was two non-words, but you get my drift. See that poster above? This … Continue reading →
Secret Garden released a bunch of written goodies – most notably a character relationship chart and the episode 1 written preview. I absolutely and positively love the posters above. While Hyun Bin‘s scared girly expressions never get old, Ha Ji Won’s shocked and sneaky expression makes me die a little inside with glee.
Continue reading →The latest teaser trailer is out for Secret Garden – and it presents a very different preview of the drama than all its predecessors. Gone is the slightly melodramatic music, and with it comes a brand new playful vibe for the upcoming body-swap fantasy melodrama. I giggled like a school girl when I watched it. Girly Hyun Bin + butch … Continue reading →
If Secret Garden keeps up with dropping new trailers left and right, I’m going to be up to my eye-balls in trailers by the time the drama premieres. Yet another trailer was released, and this time I’m not even going to bother translating the trailer or linking to it. I’m just going to present the SPOILERRIFIC screencaps after the jump. … Continue reading →
The fourth trailer for Secret Garden was released today. I feel like I know more about this drama from the stills rather than the trailers. Every single trailer, this one included, has confused the heck out of me. Why, trailer dudes? Are you purposely being opaque? Or there is simply no way to cross-cut this drama through random scenes?
Continue reading →So. Cute. I love it! This poster for Secret Garden totally captures the concept behind the drama, and brings about a feeling of the zany without seeming ridiculous. Much better than the Mary poster. Also realized that the Binnie stills in the last post were too small since it was a composite. Below I’ve provided full-sized pictures for everyone to … Continue reading →
*Silence* *Still speechless* *Pushes eyeball back into socket* *Picks jaw off floor* Producers of Secret Garden, you are all morons for releasing still after still of tracksuit Binnie or Henry Higgins Binnie, when you had those shots above hidden from us. I hate you! My anticipation for Secret Garden just overtook MMM/MSOAN/Mary again. Samshik, you are back, baby!
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