Methinks someone is getting really comfortable making C-dramas. Hot on the heels of Jo Hyun Jae wrapping his first C-drama, the period Rouge Hegemon, and returning to Korea, he’s just been confirmed as the lead for another upcoming C-drama. This time it’s a modern drama called Youth Storm, and centers around the the students at an aristocratic university in China and their trails and tribulations. It’s been described as a cultural reflection of China’s post-90s generation and their issues.

I’m actually way more excited than I should considering my track record. I tend to loathe most modern C-dramas, but the combo of Jo Hyun Jae with the leading lady Kirsten Jen makes me sit up and take notice. Kirsten is still more famous for being Selina Jen‘s (of SHE fame) younger sister, but I have to confess to finding her way more gorgeous and a natural young actress. I adored Kirsten in K.O. San Guo and find her too pretty for words. Since I’m loving the leads, I’m praying this drama doesn’t suck. Continue reading →